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Defensive Signal Processing: The Case for the Use of Nonparametric and Robust Statistical Methods to Reduce Product Liability Exposure
Authors: Lang Michael
Published: September 2017

This paper makes the case that in an Internet of Things (IoT) world where data processing hasbecome pervasive, the assessment of whether or not the underlying (statistical) modeling assumptions are justified and appropriate should no longer be limited to the perspective of mathematical statistics alone. The paper argues that large parts of sound academic research in engineering lack practical merit in that, akin to a concept car, they are not market-ready, most commonly due to feasibility and liability issues. Through an analysis of both statistical and legal aspects it will be shown that the stoic pursuit of ‘optimality’ more often than not yields to risky and suboptimal outcomes when applied to actual physical world problems. To address this, the concept of ‘Defensive Signal Processing’ is introduced and future research directions are brieflyoutlined.
Community Microgrid Scheduling Considering Network Operational Constraints and Building Thermal Dynamics
Authors: Liu Guodong , Ollis Thomas B. , Xiao Bailu , Zhang Xiaohu , Tomsovic Kevin
Published: September 2017

This paper proposes a Mixed Integer Conic Programming (MICP) model for community microgrids considering the network operational constraints and building thermal dynamics. The proposed multi-objective optimization model optimizes not only the operating cost, including fuel cost, purchasing cost, battery degradation cost, voluntary load shedding cost and the cost associated with customer discomfort due to room temperature deviation from the set point, but also several performance indices, including voltage deviation, network power loss and power factor at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC). In particular, the detailed thermal dynamic model of buildings is integrated into the distribution optimal power flow (D-OPF) model for the optimal operation. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems can be scheduled intelligently to reduce the electricity cost while maintaining the indoor temperature in the comfort range set by customers. Numerical simulation results show the effectiveness of the proposed model and significant savings in electricity cost with network operational constraints satisfied.
Mechanical Modelling of Interfacial Phase in Coatings
Authors: Xia Ri , Huo Mingchen , Xu Jinquan
Published: September 2017

Interface between matrix/coating or coating/coating in fact represents a very complicate thin interfacial layer. So interface model is necessary to avoid the difficulty on considering such a complicate thin layer in analysis. Classic interface model and cohesive model have been widely used in stress analysis of coating materials, though they cannot represent the effect of very thin interfacial layer accurately. A complete interface model has been deduced from the equivalent constitutive of interfacial layer in this paper. It is found that both classic interface model and cohesive model sometimes cannot give correct analysis results, while the complete interface model can always give a correct result. Moreover, the stress parallel to interface within the interfacial layer can also be analyzed by the new model. Besides, this model can also be used to describe the equivalent properties of interfacial layer, thereby, can provide a quantitative characterizing method for interfacial layer itself.
Glyoxalases in Urological Malignancies
Authors: Antognelli Cinzia , Talesa Vincenzo Nicola
Published: September 2017

Urological cancers include a spectrum of malignancies affecting organs of the reproductive and/or urinary systems, such as prostate, kidney, bladder, and testis. Despite improved primary prevention, detection and treatment, urological cancers are still characterized by an increasing incidence and mortality worldwide and although advances have been made toward understanding the molecular basis of these diseases, a complete insight of the pathogenic mechanisms is still a research challenge for defining safer pharmacological therapies and prognostic factors, especially for the metastatic stage of these neoplasms for which no effective therapies exist. Glyoxalases are enzymes that catalyzes the glutathione-dependent metabolism of cytotoxic methylglyoxal (MG), thus protecting against cellular damage and apoptosis. They are generally overexpressed in numerous cancers as a survival strategy by providing a safeguard through enhancement of MG detoxification. Increasing evidence suggest that glyoxalases, especially Glo1, would act as oncogenes in urological malignancies and be central to their initiation, growth and progression. In this review, we highlight the critical role of glyoxalases as regulators of tumorigenesis in the prostate through modulation of various critical signaling pathways, and provide an overview of the current knowledge on glyoxalases in bladder, kidney and testis cancers. We also discuss the promise and challenges for Glo1 inhibitors as future anti-PCa therapeutics and the potential of glyoxalases as biomarkers for PCa diagnosis.
Engagement, Disability, and Hard-to-Reach Students
Authors: Felten Peter
Published: September 2017

Cultural expectations and institutional practices mark off certain students and communities as those most likely to be easily engaged or to be the hardest to reach. We and they then often act within that construct, behaving in ways that reinforce the norms. Adopting a new perspective on familiar frameworks like ‘hard-to-reach’ is rarely easy. To do so, we need to identify and question tacit beliefs and long-standing institutional structures. Yet many of us who work in student engagement have demonstrated our ability to imagine and enact just that kind of culture of transformation.
Enhancing Student Representation
Authors: Bols Alexander Thomas George
Published: September 2017

Student representation is an essential way for institutions to gather student feedback and is used to enhance the quality of the course. Too often, there is a perception that student representatives come from a particular background and are not representative enough of their whole cohort, especially those who are ‘hard to reach’. This article looks at how student representation could be enhanced. It explores key themes such as the extent to which student representatives reflect the wider student body and are able to advocate on behalf of all students, and whether there should be a set of behaviours to support more effective representation. The article starts by suggesting that enhancing the effectiveness of student representation will only ever be part of the picture and that, in order to create the optimum environment for student representation, it is necessary to consider also staff engagement in representation activities and the wider effectiveness of the committee structure.
Technological Review of Higher Education Student Engagement Enhancement Using the Facebook Social Networking Site (SNS)
Authors: Northam Steven John
Published: September 2017

Can the use of social networking sites, such as Facebook, help engage with the ‘hard to reach’ students within the Higher Education learning environment? The vast majority of Generation Z students are actively engaged with social networking on a daily basis. This suggests the idea, from a pedagogical stance, that social networking may be an effective tool for engaging with students, given its evident widespread use. Considering the use of Facebook presents a range of advantages and challenges in its integration into the classroom and wider student learning experience. The adoption of Facebook is largely positive, if conducted with careful consideration of a range of underlying concepts. This piece presents the author’s views, following a variety of research he has undertaken since 2012 into the use of social networking within the learning environment.
Sowing Seeds, Growing Roots: How Engagement Led Me to Flourish in University
Authors: Alison Claire
Published: September 2017

This article describes how, through engagement in extra-curricular opportunities at university, my entire experience of studying as a mature student and as a commuting student has been transformed. This is a personal account of my journey from feeling isolated and disconnected to feeling valued and anchored in the University environment. Through my efforts to create opportunities for commuting students to become more engaged in university life, I found support, created friendships and achieved academic successes I would never have believed possible.
Manchester in Partnership
Authors: Smith Julia , Carey William , Chapman Paul
Published: September 2017

In 2016, the University of Manchester (UoM) and the University of Manchester Students’ Union (UMSU) embarked on a more strategic, collaborative working approach to engage students in a broader range of enrichment opportunities. Having worked closely together for a number of years on prescribed activities, such as student induction and co-leading support for Resident Associations, student committees, a more meaningful partnership was perceived to increase transformational impact through engaging students in modes of activity championed recently under the banner of students as partners, researchers and change agents. With the Teaching and Learning Support Office (TLSO), a REACT project was designed to narrow the gap between staff and students through a more collaborative relationship. To that end, our project ‘Manchester in Partnership’ worked on two themes, the first looking at engaging students as researchers to identify engagement patterns with the MyManchester online student portal and the second focusing on creating a series of staff and student discussion seminars about the learning experience. This project has ignited further work engaging students as researchers, student review teams as well as further work around institutional dialogue, the student charter and student representation models. This case study will outline the journey from an isolated REACT project to a broader range of activities highlighting underpinning rationale, implementation, intended impact and benefits already realised.
Developing an understanding of why students do not engage.
Authors: Irwin Julie , Knight John
Published: September 2017

The aim of the Buckinghamshire New University REACT project was to develop a culture of engagement across the institution. This case study is a work-in-progress report of progress to date.The project used an action research approach consisting of three cycles. The first involved analysis of quantitative data (NSS, progression and attrition statistics, module evaluations, DLHE statistics). The second is ongoing, exploring initial findings with a qualitative approach via focus groups and questionnaires. The third stage will involve developing and evaluating strategies for enhancing engagement on the basis of findings from cycles one and two.Initial quantitative findings suggest a correlation between low levels of engagement and higher rates of attainment and attrition. Qualitative findings to date suggest that students are more likely to engage in extra-curricular activities where it is clear there is ‘something in it’ for them. It is also suggested that notions of student engagement might usefully be reframed to include staff and institutional engagement, acknowledging the need for students to feel that their involvement in university processes is valued, meaningful and acted upon and that they in turn are valued by their institutions.
Looking for people like me: The barriers and benefits to SU participation for working class students in an elite institution
Authors: Glazzard Dani
Published: September 2017

In the context of a higher education widening participation agenda that seeks to ‘look beyond the point of entry’, this article investigates working-class students’ experiences of Students’ Unions. The article draws on a Bourdieusian conception of class to demonstrate how working-class students are discouraged from participating in Students’ Union activities on multiple fronts; economic barriers count them out of participation whilst social and cultural considerations lead them to count themselves out. However, the article also argues that, when the economic and social barriers to participation are removed, participation in Students’ Union activities can have a dramatic impact upon students’ wellbeing and personal development.
Where next for Student Engagement?
Authors: El Hakim Yaz
Published: September 2017

This opinion piece considers the national picture of student engagement as it has developed over the last six years and creates a prediction about the direction of travel and the likely shifts in student engagement within learning and partnerships in institutions. The development of the prediction from research, the evidence of technological disruption and the outputs of three nationally-funded research projects are outlined. The student engagement movement and deeper student engagement, partnership and leadership in improving learning experiences are predicted to develop dramatically.
Realising Engagement through Active Culture Transformation: An Introduction to the REACT Programme
Authors: Dunne Elisabeth , Lowe Tom , Sims Stuart , Luebsen Wilko , Guggiari-Peel Chris
Published: September 2017

The REACT programme was designed to make a significant impact on student engagement and the student experience in the Higher Education (HE) sector in England and Wales over a two-year period, from July 2015 to July 2017. The focus, in particular, was on the engagement of so-called ‘hard to reach’ students, and the programme included: investigation into the term ‘hard to reach’ and a consideration of which students are characterised in this way; a formal research project looking at links between student engagement, retention and attainment; and a development programme as a collaboration between fifteen UK universities. Outcomes from each of these were disseminated at a final conference at the University of Winchester in May 2017, where practice and findings from the programme as a whole were shared. The programme also included the creation of a website of case studies and tools for use by the sector. The programme was funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and was formally evaluated by an external team from GuildHE.
Performance Forecast and Optimization Workflow for Horizontal Wells: A Case Study on Utica-Point Pleasant Shale Play
Authors: Shahkarami Alireza , Wang Guochang , Belyadi Hoss
Published: September 2017

Recent drilling and hydraulic fracturing activities in the Utica-Point Pleasant shale play have recorded total measured depth of over 27,000 feet a record for the longest onshore well in the United States (Nine Energy Service, 2016). Drilling wells at 13,000 feet true vertical depth is a common practice in the Appalachian Basin. Wells at this depth comes very costly and challenging. With the current commodity pricing, drilling in such conditions becomes unaffordable.

One immediate solution to the current low energy prices is optimizing well spacing to enhance hydrocarbon recovery and, thus, the commercial feasibility of the project. Horizontal well spacing constitutes a fundamental parameter for the success of a shale-drilling venture. Determining the optimum horizontal well spacing in shale reservoirs represents a challenging task because of the complexity of controlling factors. These factors can be categorized into three groups: geological, engineering, and economic.

Geological modeling and reservoir simulation are the standard tools utilized in the industry to integrate these controlling factors. In this study, we employed these tools to perform sensitivity analysis of reservoir characteristics and future production optimization for a deep drilling case study in the Utica-Point Pleasant formations. We sought to find the optimum horizontal well spacing scenario as well as hydraulic fracturing design, in order to attain the highest net present value (NPV) for 50 years of gas production. Our reservoir model represented a portion of Utica-Point Pleasant formations at the depth of 13,000 feet and the dry gas window. A commercial reservoir simulator was coupled with an optimization algorithm to reach the best solution with a minimum simulation cost. In addition, we developed a smart proxy based on artificial neural networks (ANNs) for fast analysis of estimated ultimate recovery (EUR) and NPV. Although the outcome of our study is subjective to the chosen asset, the workflow provides a good example of horizontal well spacing and hydraulic fracturing design optimization as well as a simple and fast technology to predict the critical parameters.
Smart Determination of Estimated Ultimate Recovery in Shale Gas Reservoir
Authors: He Qin
Published: September 2017

The development of shale gas reservoir has made rapid progress due to the technology advancement in the past decades, which triggered the energy revolution in the United States. Estimating ultimate recovery, the amount of shale gas that can be economically recovered from a reservoir, is an essential task for E&P companies. Based on the estimated ultimate recovery information, a reservoir engineer could determine the economic investment of whether a single well or series of wells would be worthy. Thus, it must be done fast and right.

For the past years, the typical methodology of evaluating remaining reserves or estimated ultimate recovery (EUR) of a well or a field is decline curve analysis. This traditional methodology only requires production data for analysis, which is very easy to access and very convenient to use. There are several empirical formulation specifically designed for shale or tight gas reservoir, such as powerlaw exponential decline, stretched exponential decline, doung’s method, etc due to the complexibities of the reservoir nature, flow behavior. However, this curve fitting technique is still problemtic because the reservoir nature itself and the operation performance are not considered into the analysis, which we believe must be a big deal for determination of ultimate recovery.

In this work, the data driven analytics, which is deemed as a smart technique, has been implemented in one asset of Marcellus shale. Different from traditional decline curve analysis, data-driven analytics is a data mining and artificial intelligence based technique, which not only considers measured production data, but also takes reservoir characterisitics and completion data into account. Through this research, we are trying to investigate the impact weight of different groups of parameters such as reservoir characteristics, operational activities on the ultimate recovery determination in shale gas reservoir.
Composición química y efecto antibacteriano in vitro de extractos de Larrea tridentata, Origanum vulgare, Artemisa ludoviciana y Ruta graveolens
Authors: Delgadillo Ruiz Lucía , Bañuelos Valenzuela Rómulo , Delgadillo Ruiz Olivia , Silva Vega Mónica , Gallegos Flores Perla
Published: September 2017

Introducción: Los extractos de algunas plantas han demostrado tener propiedades antimicrobianas relacionadas a ciertos compuestos químicos como son el timol, carvacrol, limoneno, linalol y terpineno. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue determinar la concentración de estos compuestos en los extractos de Larrea tridentata, Origanum vulgare, Artemisa ludoviciana y Ruta graveolens; así como evaluar su efecto antimicrobiano en Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter baumanii, Pseudomona sp y Staphylococcus aureus.Método: Los extractos se obtuvieron por destilación simple empleando alcohol etílico como solvente, la composición química se evaluó mediante cromatografía de gases. La actividad antimicrobiana de cada uno de los extractos de plantas se realizó por los métodos difusión en pozo y difusión en disco.Resultados: Las bacterias mostraron diferentes grados de sensibilidad a los extractos, presentando inhibición de crecimiento S. aureus con el extracto de O. vulgare y R. graveolens, mientras que la bacteria Pseudomona sp. con los extracto de A. ludoviciana, L. tridentata y O. vulgare.Discusión o Conclusión: La mayor concentración de timol y carvacrol se encontró en los extractos de O. vulgare y L. tridentata. El compuesto linalol se encontró en una proporción mayor en O. vulgare y en menor proporción en A. ludoviciana. Limoneno se encontró en los extractos de O. vulgare y R. graveolens. De las cuatro plantas evaluadas, el extracto de L. tridentata fue mejor debido a que presenta la mayor inhibición en comparación con los otros extractos; y con un efecto similar a los aceites empleados como control. La técnica de difusión en disco, permitió observar mejor los efectos inhibitorios de los extractos y los aceites sobre cada una de las bacterias empleadas en comparación con el método de difusión en pozo.
Combined Effect of Vidanga and Kampillaka on Krimi Roga w.s.r. to Round Worms
Authors: . Abhilasha , Dubey Vijay Shankar
Published: September 2017

Krimi have been considered a major public health problem through out the world (WHO, 1967 Wandan, 1983 McLaren, 1984). In our country this problem is equally significant. It effects the children more frequently than adult (CCRAS 1987). Krimi hamper growth and development of a person, create malnutritional condition and decrease immunity thus the effective solution of this problem is necessary. Krimi may be a cause of death of a diseased person. Of all the herbs used in treating worm infestation, Vidanga Beeja Churna (Embelia ribes) and Kampillak Phalraja Churna (Mallotus phillipensis) were used for the present comparative study. In most of patients, who are suffering from worm infestation have an Vivarnata on the face. “Vivarnata” had been described by Acharya Charaka under the Lakshana of Purishaja Krimi and it has been also described in Rasavaha Srotodusti Lakshana. Krimis robe the digestive nutritive assets through the intestinal wall, which we are making with high effort. So the deficiency of Rasa Dhatu created. According to Dhatu Poshana Nyaya if the Rasa Dhatu is not sufficient then other Dhatu can’t form properly and ultimate weak resistance and poor immunity develops.
Measuring the Relationship between Hospital Costs and Quality of Care: An Example of Acute Myocardial Infraction in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Authors: Chu Filmer , Ohinmaa Arto , Kaul Padma
Published: September 2017

This study explores the relationship between hospital costs and quality of care for Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) in the Edmonton area hospitals. The importance of this relationship is realized when policy makers face decisions about cost minimization and quality maximization during times of health care budget constraints. This study uses regression modelling with increasing specifications as well as various robustness checks to ensure the accuracy of the results. The Model specifications include demographics, AMI risk adjustments, Hospital fixed effects, and year fixed effects. Semi-parametric regression removes the assumption of linearity to determine the true relationship between hospital cost and AMI quality. Higher AMI quality is associated with a 39% increase in hospital costs after adjustments and controls. The semi-parametric regression shows a fairly linear relationship between cost and AMI quality. This study suggests that Canadian policy and decision makers should take caution during budget cuts and implementing cost containment programs. The results suggest that reducing AMI budgets may have a negative effect on the quality of AMI care patients receive in Edmonton, Alberta. The linear relationship suggests that the return on the quality of AMI is consistent for each dollar invested with no economies of scale.
A construção de uma sequência didática investigativa com o tema ‘saúde’: um relato do PIBID-Biologia da UFABC (The construction of an investigative didactic sequence with the 'health' theme: A report of Pibid-Biologia da UFABC)
Authors: Nascimento Amanda Porto , Cegolin Bianca Melo , Santos Cínthia Lira dos , Ghilardi-Lopes Natalia Pirani
Published: September 2017

O ensino por investigação não necessita estar limitado a atividades práticas ou laboratoriais e pode ser usado como uma ferramenta com vistas à Alfabetização Científica. Este trabalho relata o processo de construção, aplicação e avaliação de uma sequência didática investigativa com o tema “Saúde”. Foram fornecidos dados de pacientes hipotéticos no contexto da Copa do Mundo 2014 para que os alunos do 1º ano do Ensino Médio levantassem hipóteses sobre a doença que apresentavam. Após isso, eles realizaram uma pesquisa sobre a doença e apresentaram em sala. Muitos alunos tiveram dificuldades nas etapas, mas a maioria dos grupos atingiu os objetivos propostos. Concluímos que atividades contextualizadas e investigativas podem estimular os alunos e contribuir ao seu aprendizado em ciências.
Contribuições para alfabetização e letramento com o ensino de geografia: uma experiência com o PIBID (Contributions to literacy in Geography teaching: an experience with PIBID)
Authors: Vieira Fábio Pessoa , Rodrigues Laura Santana , Dos Santos Deusiane Rodrigues
Published: September 2017

O artigo visa apresentar outras possibilidades de leitura e escrita, a partir de uma experiência propiciada pelo PIBID. Possibilidade que se realiza a partir de um entendimento de que é possível desenvolver as habilidades de alfabetização e de letramento, tendo como elementos o vivido e o cotidiano. Para tanto, desenvolvemos um projeto sobre leituras das paisagens, que visou possibilitar aos estudantes, do ensino fundamental, de uma escola estadual localizada no município de Tocantinópolis-TO lerem o mundo e as palavras. O cerne metodológico, orientado por um viés construtivista, é o estudo do meio, que visou propiciar aos estudantes a leitura das transformações das paisagens existentes em seu lugar. Como resultado, foi elaborado, pelos estudantes, com orientação das bolsistas de iniciação à docência, uma maquete como um produto gerado a partir da leitura do mundo vivido por eles e que possa vir a servir como um material didático para estudos futuros sobre o seu espaço e o seu lugar.
O PIBID nas áreas de Ciência Biológicas e Exatas: reflexões sobre a experiência do programa (PIBID in biological and exact sciences areas: reflections on the experience of the program)
Authors: Braúna Rita de Cássia De Alcântara , Thomaz José Gomes , Passos Dyjane Dos
Published: September 2017

Os cursos de licenciatura no país não vêm subsidiando conforme deveriam os licenciandos. Nesse sentido, algumas ações no campo das políticas públicas de formação docente têm sido propostas objetivando a melhoria da qualidade da formação inicial. Dentre eles, o Programa Institucional de Bolsa de Iniciação à Docência (Pibid) vem se destacando nesse contexto e, portanto, cabe analisar seus possíveis efeitos sobre essa formação. Tendo isso em vista, levantamos como objetivo geral do estudo compreender qual o lugar que o Programa ocupa na formação dos licenciandos de Ciências Exatas e Biológicas de uma Universidade Federal Mineira. Para tal, nos valemos de uma abordagem qualitativa, empregando-se na coleta de dados a técnica do Grupo Focal (GF). Os principais resultados do estudo sugerem que o Programa tem colaborado de modo significativo para a efetivação de uma nova relação entre o campo de formação e o campo de atuação profissional, com acentuada influência na construção identitária dos bolsistas, rivalizando, algumas vezes, com os estágios supervisionados. Contudo, inúmeras tensões continuam a desafiar as reais possibilidades de ação dos licenciandos no contexto das escolas, principalmente, no que diz respeito a perspectiva de uma formação mais contextualizada a esse espaço.
O Papel do PIBID na Formação Inicial de Professores de Química (The role of PIBID in the initial training of chemistry teachers)
Authors: Lima João Paulo Mendonça , Silva Veleida Anahi da , Francisco Júnior Wilmo Ernesto
Published: September 2017

Neste trabalho é apresentado resultados de uma investigação sobre o papel do PIBID na formação inicial de professores de Química a partir de afirmações realizadas por bolsistas de iniciação à docência. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida na Universidade Federal de Sergipe, no campus José Aloísio de Campos. A análise de documentos dos subprojetos e relatórios do PIBID/Química possibilitou a identificação de 20 diferentes relatórios individuais de bolsistas de iniciação à docência, referentes as atividades realizadas nos anos de 2014 e 2015. A análise gerou a construção de doze categorias temáticas que representam marcas positivas deixadas pelo PIBID na formação inicial dos bolsistas. As categorias construídas foram: Aprendizagem sobre o ser professor, Conhecendo a realidade da escola e do ser professor, Construção de conhecimento, Produção/apresentação de trabalhos científicos, Construção da identidade docente, Ampliação/primeiro contato com a escola, Importância do trabalho coletivo, Formação cidadã, Integração entre teoria e prática, Melhor desempenho no curso, Motivação em ser professor, Participação em eventos científicos.
Representação social de licenciandos de Ciências Sociais do PIBID/UFRN (campus central) acerca da docência (Social representation of PIBID/UFRN social sciences licenses (campus central) about teaching)
Authors: Morais Erivania Melo de , Morais Erivania Melo de
Published: September 2017

O Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação a Docência – PIBID têm buscado valorizar a formação inicial de estudantes das licenciaturas. Dentre as suas finalidades que aparecem na Portaria Normativa n° 38, de 12 de dezembro de 2007 que o instituiu, estão: incentivar a docência; valorizar do magistério; promover a articulação entre as universidades e a escola; além de promover a melhoria da qualidade da educação básica. Diante dessa perspectiva, este trabalho, tem como objetivo refletir sobre a Representação Social de licenciandos do curso de Ciências Sociais do PIBID/UFRN acerca da Docência. Para isso, nos respaldamos na teoria das Representações Sociais a partir de Moscovici (1978; 2010) que coloca essa teoria como relevante, para compreendermos as práticas sociais e os diferentes contextos. Os sujeitos da pesquisa ora apresentada, foram 14 licenciandos de Ciências Sociais e o nosso lócus, foi a Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte – UFRN. Esta foi uma pesquisa de caráter qualitativo onde buscamos sob a égide de Bardin (2010) interpretar e refletir a respeito dos sentidos da docência. Como instrumentos metodológicos, utilizamos a Técnica de Associação Livre de Palavras – TALP, para constituirmos campos semânticos da docência que apreendemos como sensível/afetiva; formação e reflexividade; Fazer da pratica e utilizamos a entrevista semiestruturada para compreendermos como esses licenciandos estavam entendendo a docência a partir das suas experiências com o PIBID/UFRN.
De uma ponta à outra: refletindo sobre atividades docentes em um subprojeto do PIBID (From one end to the other: reflecting on teaching activities in a subproject of PIBID)
Authors: Niquini Cláudia Mara , Souza Júnior Hormindo Pereira
Published: September 2017

Este texto é fruto de uma pesquisa que buscou compreender processos formativos no âmago do PIBID. Para o momento, apresentaremos uma análise sobre as atividades docentes em um subprojeto da Educação Física, da Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), no edital 2011-2013. Para apreender experiências adquiridas pelos bolsistas de iniciação à docência (bolsistas ID), ao longo do programa, adotaram-se os seguintes procedimentos: apreciação de documentos, observação de campo e uso de grupos focais. Entre algumas análises, percebemos que as atividades desenvolvidas pelo PIBID-EFI propiciaram contato direto dos bolsistas ID, já no início de seu curso, com a escola pública, seu contexto, seu cotidiano, seus profissionais e alunos; estimulou a iniciativa e a criatividade em situações de aula; proporcionou a elaboração de planejamentos e materiais didáticos; incitou o espírito investigativo; e contribuiu, sobretudo, para uma formação qualificada do licenciando nas condições objetivas da atividade docente. Neste conjunto, considerando uma ponta do programa a universidade e a outra a escola, o PIBID-EFI provocou tensões entre as condições da universidade e as condições das escolas, especialmente quanto à estrutura física e as condições de trabalho.
La relación metal-muerte en los poemas de García Lorca
Authors: Xirau Ramón
Published: September 2017

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Los romances de Gazul
Authors: Goyri María
Published: September 2017

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Dos notas a Lope de Vega
Authors: Avalle-Arce Juan Bautista
Published: September 2017

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"La culpa busca la pena", comedia de Ruiz de Alarcón
Authors: Bruerton Courtney
Published: September 2017

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Diálogo y estilo en la "Celestina"
Authors: Gilman Stephen
Published: September 2017

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Comienzos del modernismo en la novela
Authors: Anderson Imbert Enrique
Published: September 2017

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Ideales moriscos en una crónica de 1344
Authors: Catalán Diego
Published: September 2017

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Dos cartas desconocidas del Inca Garcilaso
Authors: Asensio Eugenio
Published: September 2017

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Los manuscritos del "Buscón" de Quevedo
Authors: Rodríguez-Moñino Antonio
Published: September 2017

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La tradición cortesana en dos coplas de Juan Ruíz
Authors: Schutz A. H.
Published: September 2017

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"Ideas Picudas", "Ideas redondas": Maupassant y Ganivet
Authors: Marichal Juan
Published: September 2017

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Ramón del Valle-Inclán, Publicaciones periodísticas . . . anteriores a 1895. Estudio preliminar de William L. Fichter. Presentación de Alfonso Reyes.-El Colegio de México, México, 1952; 222 pp.
Authors: Montesinos José F.
Published: September 2017

Se reseñó: Publicaciones periodísticas . . . anteriores a 1895.
Aspectos del habla de Tepotzotlán (México)
Authors: Cortichs de Mora Estrella
Published: September 2017

En este número no se incluyeron resúmenes ni palabras clave.
Civil 'Cruel'
Authors: Cisneros Luis Jaime
Published: September 2017

En este número no se incluyeron resúmenes ni palabras clave.
Clara Louisa Penney, The book called "Celestina" in the Library of The Hispanic Society of America. New York, 1954; viii + 157 pp., ilustr.
Authors: Serís Homero
Published: September 2017

Se reseñó el libro: The book called "Celestina" in the Library of The Hispanic Society of America.
Tirso de Molina, Obras dramáticas completas. Edición crítica por Blanca de los Ríos. Tomo II. Aguilar, Madrid, 1952; 1519 pp.
Authors: Bruerton Courtney
Published: September 2017

Se reseñó el libro: Obras dramáticas completas. Edición crítica por Blanca de los Ríos. Tomo II.
Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini di Awal Sekolah Dasar Melalui Joyfull Learning: Catatan Kritis Terhadap Pembelajaran Menggambar Anak
Authors: Hamzah Nur
Published: September 2017

One of the urgent aspects which has to be provided by adults in a child’s potency is the ability of drawing. Furthermore, the importance of drawing has a relevancy with the motoric trait development in children. Besides, drawing is able to enhance the ability of right brain as a visualization. This brain, moreover, has an essential part to strengthen all of intellectual activities. Nevertheless, it is slightly hard to expect that drawing will maximally contribute in children especially in an elementary school. Drawing which has been done in the elementary school is unfortunately accomplished without a construction concept by the teacher. This writing is a critical annotation to a drawing lessonat school, especially in early childhood education programs.
Pendidikan Agama dan Kekerasan pada Anak (Child Abuse) Perspektif Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Nugraha Muhamad Tisna
Published: September 2017

The case of violences in education is often seen in Indonesia. The education institution should appropriately be the place to create the real mankind. Furthermore, it also prepares the smart generation, emotionally and spiritually. Despite it is not always a core of student development. Moreover, the abuse acts always happening are the indicator that the education process is still far from humanity values.

Education, furthermore, is not only the obligation of spiritual dedication, especially for Moslem man and woman, but also as a place that should produce the scholars. Besides, they are prepared for accomplishing the humanity problems, for instance, poverty, idiocy, suppression, and terrorism. Therefore, education contributes to prevent and reduce conflict. Then, it is also designed specifically to counter violences. Overall, a concept of effective education of applying the study method absorbed by religious and cultural values.
Revitalisasi Pendidikan Akhlak Mulia dalam Pembentukan Karakter Mahasiswa di Perguruan Tinggi Agama Islam
Authors: Nugraha Tisna
Published: September 2017

The education of akhlaq in the Islamic University basically has suited the purpose of national education, to create the potential of students in order to be a great human. Furthermore, as a part of the national education system, the Islamic University has a significant role to actualize the function and goal of the national education system. Due to that reason, the Islamic Education curriculum implemented in the Islamic University becomes a compulsory subject of the personality development subjects, especially to create the great humankind (which has al-akhlaq al-karimah) based on strong faith and sharia roles.Moreover, the embed noble character among the students of the Islamic University is important. Besides, the Islamic University is the forefront for the citizen and the other higher education institutions to behave and act in the daily life activities. Therefore, the revived efforts by facilitating and supporting the students in the Islamic University in order the noble character could be realized despite their creativity and intelligence.
Perempuan Pengerajin Bidai di Perbatasan Jagoi Babang
Authors: Niko Nikodemus
Published: September 2017

Development urgency in the border area is can not touches all of community aspects in life. While the implementation of development is not equal for people who live in the border area. This paper described about women empowerment of Bidai plaiting. One of the community business border rely on local resources is the product of Bidai. This paper using secondary of the data and field observation, then analized in the form of descriptive research. Based on the field data and analysis showing that the government and stakeholder is to be an effort to community empowering, mainly woman in the developing business of Bidai craft.
INVESTIGATION OF ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY POLYHERBAL FORMULATION (CALOTROPIS GIGANTEA AND GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA)
Authors: Girish C. , Anjali V. , Paul A. Deevan
Published: September 2017

Traditional medicine is defined as therapeutic practices that have been in existence, for hundreds of years before the development and spread of modern sciences. This is due to the fact that traditional medicine is the most affordable and accessible health care system available. Ayurveda mentions number of plants for the management of several diseases. Several researchers had given their contributions for finding hidden therapeutic activities of Ayurvedic drugs, but still number of plants need a comprehensive study on them. The present study is focused on the investigation of the potent medicinal herbs such as Calotropis gigantea belongs to family Asclepiadaceae, Glycyrrhiza glabra belongs to family Leguminosae for their anti-inflammatory activity in the form of polyherbal formulation. In carrageenan induced inflammation the polyherbal formulation showed a maximum anti-inflammatory effect at 120 min (71.17%) and progressively increased by 180 min (78.1%). And similarly in formalin induced inflammation the anti-inflammatory effect induced by polyherbal formulation progressively increased and reached a maximum of 72.24% at 180 min. The present investigation concluded that the plants Calotropis gigantea and Glycyrrhiza glabra in the form of polyherbal formulation having anti-inflammatory activity.
EVALUATION OF EX VIVO THROMBOLYTIC ACTIVITY AND IN VITRO ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF THESPESIA POPULNEA LEAF EXTRACT
Authors: Satuluri Vineela , Suryadevara Vidyadhara , Pendyala Vijetha , M Narasimhareddy
Published: September 2017

Thrombotic disorders like myocardial and cerebral infarction are fatal blood clotting related diseases. Synthetic therapeutics used in such disorders has serious adverse effects, so there is a need to investigate some more safe natural thrombolytic agents. Present study is a preliminary work towards such endeavors. During this study analysis of thrombolytic activity and anti-inflammatory activity of Thespesia populnea leaf extract using a simple and quick in vitro clot lysis assay was performed. Various concentrations of leaf extract i.e. 200µg/ml; 400µg/ml and 600µg/ml were tested at various time intervals including; 24, 48 and 72 hours duration of incubation at 37°C for observing maximum clot lysis. The result findings indicated that concentrations of leaf extract enhanced the percentage of clot lysis in dose dependent manner along with the incubation time factor. However; streptokinase SK a reference standard and water were used as a positive and negative control showed clot lysis maximum 96.35% and 35.22% in 72 hours of incubation respectively. Alcohol extract of whole plant of Thespesia populnea (Family: Malvaceae) was assessed for its anti-inflammatory activity by in vitro methods. In vitro anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated using albumin denaturation assay at different concentrations. Diclofenac sodium was used as standard drug. The results showed that Thespesia populnea alcohol extract at a concentration range of 400-1600µl significantly protects from protein denaturation.
ANÁLISE DA DISTRIBUIÇÃO DE HEMOCOMPONENTES NA HEMORREDE DO DISTRITO FEDERAL
Authors: Reis Diogo Jesus Cândido dos , Aleluia Ítalo Ricardo S. , Martins Maísa Mônica Flores , Pinto Junior Elzo Pereira
Published: September 2017

Este estudo analisou a distribuição de hemocomponentes nas agências transfusionais da Hemorrede do Distrito Federal, a partir do índice de descarte/expurgo, por vencimento, de bolsas de concentrado de hemácias. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com abordagem quantitativa e descritiva, a partir do Sistema de Gerenciamento do Ciclo do Sangue. Foram analisados descartes no período de 2013 a 2015 de 16 agências transfusionais. A análise estatística descreveu as frequências absolutas e relativas além do cálculo de medianas (Md), primeiro quartil (Q1) e terceiro quartil (Q3). Compõem o estudo as seguintes variáveis: total de bolsas de concentrado de hemácias; percentual de bolsas em cada serviço em relação ao total distribuído; quantidade de bolsas descartadas por vencimento; proporção de bolsas descartadas em relação ao total recebido em cada serviço. Alguns serviços indicaram um alto índice de descarte e outros apresentaram índices estáveis ou com tendência a discreta redução. O índice de descarte por vencimento não coincidiu com o quantitativo de bolsas distribuídas, revelando fortes possibilidades de descarte atrelado à má gestão do estoque ou a fragilidades na definição de critérios de solicitação das bolsas, desvinculando-as das necessidades reais e potenciais da população coberta pelas agências estudadas. É necessário aprimorar a gestão da distribuição e estoque, para racionalizar a oferta e as perdas de bolsas na maioria das agências transfusionais. Recomendam-se avaliações periódicas das demandas, inclusive nas agências que apresentaram altos índices de descarte persistentes, de modo a readequar a oferta e racionalizar a distribuição de bolsas.
NGHIÊN CỨU SỨC SẢN XUẤT CỦA VỊT BỐ MẸ CHERRY VELLEY SUPER MEAT 2 (CV.SM2) NUÔI TRONG ĐIỀU KIỆN NÔNG HỘ TẠI TỈNH BÌNH ĐỊNH
Authors: Hưng Nguyễn Đức , Vỹ Lý Văn
Published: September 2017

Đàn vịt bố mẹ CV. Super Meat thế hệ 2 (CV.SM2) nhập về Bình Định từ Trung tâm Nghiên cứu và Chuyển giao Kỹ thuật VIGOVA có sức sống cao và khả năng phát triển tốt trong điều kiện nông hộ. Khẩu phần 100% TAHH cũng như khẩu phần được thay thế 20% và 50% bằng nguyên liệu địa phương (lúa, ngô) vịt đều cho tỷ lệ nuôi sống cao (97 - 98%). Khả năng sinh trưởng của vịt ổn định với tăng trọng bình quân là 61,99g/con/ngày (0-24 tuần tuổi). Khối lượng vịt lúc 8 tuần tuổi đạt 2.300 - 2.400 g/con, lúc 24 tuần tuổi đạt 3.500 - 3.600 g/con. Mật độ nuôi 10 - 12; 6 - 8; 3 - 4 con/m2 tương ứng với 0 - 8; 9 - 24 và trên 24 tuần tuổi, ảnh hưởng đến khả năng sinh trưởng của vịt là không đáng kể. Khẩu phần ăn và mật độ nuôi khác nhau trong phạm vi thí nghiệm này không ảnh hưởng đến các chỉ tiêu sinh sản của vịt. Tuổi đẻ trứng đầu tiên 170 - 173 ngày, khối lượng khi vào đẻ 3.500 g/con, khối lượng trứng đẻ đầu tiên 71-72 g/quả. Sản lượng trứng bình quân 198 quả/mái/40 tuần đẻ (170-200), khối lượng trứng lớn (88 - 89 g/quả). Tỷ lệ đẻ cao từ tuần 11 đến 35. Tỷ lệ thụ tinh cao (78 - 80), tỷ lệ nở cao (88 - 93%). Tiêu tốn thức ăn cho 10 quả trứng bình quân 3,7kg. Có thể khuyến cáo sử dụng tới 50% nguyên liệu địa phương (lúa, ngô) thay TAHH công nghiệp cho vịt  bố mẹ CV.SM2 trong chăn nuôi nông hộ. Mật độ nuôi nên áp dụng là 10 - 12; 6 - 8; 3 - 4 con/m2 tương ứng với 0 - 8; 9 - 24; trên 24 tuần tuổi.
NGHIÊN CỨU MỘT SỐ BIỆN PHÁP KỸ THUẬT CHÍNH ÁP DỤNG CHO SẢN XUẤT NGÔ RAU Ở THỪA THIÊN HUẾ
Authors: Hoa Lê Thị , Cách Nguyễn Thị , Ngân Trần Thị , Sen Trịnh Thị
Published: September 2017

Ngô rau là một loại rau cao cấp chứa nhiều chất dinh dưỡng và các loại vitamin, chất khoáng. Sản xuất ngô rau vừa cung cấp thực phẩm cho con người vừa cung cấp thức ăn xanh cho chăn nuôi, đặc biệt là chăn nuôi bò sữa. Ngô rau có thể trồng ở nhiều vùng khác nhau và trên nhiều chân đất khác nhau. Trên đất phù sa ở Thừa Thiên Huế, trồng ngô rau với mật độ thích hợp là 14,2 vạn cây/ha đến 15,9 vạn cây/ha. Đã xác định được liều lượng phân chuồng bón cho ngô rau trên đất phù sa đến 12 tấn/ha vẫn cho hiệu quả rất cao. Đã xác định được liều lượng phân đạm và phân kali thích hợp bón cho ngô rau trên đất phù sa ở Thừa Thiên Huế là 120 - 150 kgN/ha và 90 kgK2O/ha.
HIỆU QUẢ SINH TRƯỞNG CỦA LỢN CON SAU CAI SỮA KHI SỬ DỤNG KHẨU PHẦN ĂN CÓ BỔ SUNG VI KHUẨN LACTOBACILLUS FERMENTUM
Authors: Hồng Trần Thị Thu , Sơn Phạm Hồng , Vui Trần Quang , Lợi Đỗ Thị , Tuấn Hoàng Anh
Published: September 2017

Hai bước thí nghiệm được thực hiện để kiểm định ảnh hưởng của Lactobacillus fermentum phân lập từ bia đối với lợn sau cai sữa khi bổ sung vào khẩu phần ăn. Trong bước 1, hai mươi sáu khuẩn lạc thuần đã được phân lập từ phế phụ phẩm của nhà máy bia HUDA, Huế. Trình tự 16S rDNA của các chủng này đã xác định rằng vi khuẩn lên men sinh acid lactic chiếm ưu thế. Cụ thể có bốn loài vi khuẩn lên men sinh acid lactic là Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus mucosae, Lactobacillus plantarum và Lactobacillus brevis, trong đó L. fermentum chiếm ưu thế.  Trong bước 2, hiệu quả sinh trưởng của lợn con sau cai sữa khi sử dụng khẩu phần ăn có bổ sung vi khuẩn L. fermentum phân lập từ phế phụ phẩm nhà máy bia đã được nghiên cứu. 16 lợn con (10,67±0,60 kg) được chia ngẫu nhiên thành hai lô thí nghiệm (N=8), trong đó một lô có bổ sung vi khuẩn L. fermentum với liều 109 CFU/ngày (10 ml x 108 CFU/ml) còn lô kia không bổ sung vi khuẩn L. fermentum. Thí nghiệm được kéo dài 56 ngày. Kết quả cho thấy rằng sự bổ sung L. fermentum đã làm tăng khả năng ăn vào của lợn tại tuần thứ 5-6 của thí nghiệm và làm giảm tiêu tốn thức ăn trên kg tăng trọng qua các giai đoạn thí nghiệm (P<0,05). Lactobacillus fermentum có khuynh hướng làm tăng trọng lượng và giảm tiêu chảy ở lợn con sau cai sữa.