bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“What We Do Crosses over to Activism”
Authors: Cifor Marika , Caswell Michelle , Migoni Alda Allina , Geraci Noah
Published: May 2018

Using data gleaned from semistructured interviews with seventeen community archives founders, volunteers, and staff at twelve sites, this paper examines the relations and roles of community archives and archivists in social justice activism. Our research uncovered four findings on the politics of community archives. First, community-based archivists identify as activists, advocates, or community organizers, and this identification shapes their understandings of community archives work and the missions of community archives. Second, community-based archives offer substantial critiques of neutrality in their ethical orientations and thus present new ethical foundations for practice. Third, by activating their collections, community archives play significant roles within contemporary social movements including struggles for racial justice and against gentrification. Finally, community archives are at the forefront of the profession in their engagements with activists. Community archives have much to contribute to practice and scholarship on activism, outreach, and public engagement with the past.
Perfis de manchas de sangue: do local de crime à elaboração do laudo
Authors: Machado Michelle Moreira
Published: May 2018

Resenha sobre o livro “Perfis de Manchas de Sangue: Do Local de Crime à Elaboração do Laudo”, elaborada por Antonio Augusto Canelas Neto que é Perito Criminal da Polícia Federal.
Incidence and prevalence of sporadic and hereditary MTC in Denmark 1960–2014: a nationwide study
Authors: Mathiesen Jes Sloth , Kroustrup Jens Peter , Vestergaard Peter , Stochholm Kirstine , Poulsen Per Løgstrup , Rasmussen Åse Krogh , Feldt-Rasmussen Ulla , Schytte Sten , Londero Stefano Christian , Pedersen Henrik Baymler , Hahn Christoffer Holst , Djurhuus Bjarki Ditlev , Bentzen Jens , Möller Sören , Gaustadnes Mette , Rossing Maria , Nielsen Finn Cilius , Brixen Kim , Frederiksen Anja Lisbeth , Godballe Christian , _ _
Published: May 2018

Recent studies have shown a significant increase in the temporal trend of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) incidence. However, it remains unknown to which extent sporadic medullary thyroid carcinoma (SMTC) and hereditary MTC (HMTC) affect the MTC incidence over time. We conducted a nationwide retrospective study using previously describedRETand MTC cohorts combined with review of medical records, pedigree comparison and relevant nationwide registries. The study included 474 MTC patients diagnosed in Denmark between 1960 and 2014. In the nationwide period from 1997 to 2014, we recorded a mean age-standardized incidence of all MTC, SMTC and HMTC of 0.19, 0.13 and 0.06 per 100,000 per year, respectively. The average annual percentage change in incidence for all MTC, SMTC and HMTC were 1.0 (P = 0.542), 2.8 (P = 0.125) and −3.1 (P = 0.324), respectively. The corresponding figures for point prevalence at January 1, 2015 were 3.8, 2.5 and 1.3 per 100,000, respectively. The average annual percentage change in prevalence from 1998 to 2015 for all MTC, SMTC and HMTC was 2.8 (P < 0.001), 3.8 (P < 0.001) and 1.5 (P = 0.010), respectively. We found no significant change in the incidence of all MTC, SMTC and HMTC possibly due to our small sample size. However, due to an increasing trend in the incidence of all MTC and opposing trends of SMTC (increasing) and HMTC (decreasing) incidence, it seems plausible that an increase for all MTC seen by others may be driven by the SMTC group rather than the HMTC group.
A High-Resolution Genetic Map for the Laboratory Rat
Authors: Littrell John , Tsaih Shirng-Wern , Baud Amelie , Rastas Pasi , Solberg-Woods Leah , Flister Michael J
Published: May 2018

An accurate and high-resolution genetic map is critical for mapping complex traits, yet the resolution of the current rat genetic map is far lower than human and mouse, and has not been updated since the original Jensen-Seaman map in 2004. For the first time, we have refined the rat genetic map to sub-centimorgan (cM) resolution (<0.02 cM) by using 95,769 genetic markers and 870 informative meioses from a cohort of 528 heterogeneous stock (HS) rats. Global recombination rates in the revised sex-averaged map (0.66 cM/Mb) did not differ compared to the historical map (0.65 cM/Mb); however, substantial refinement was made to the localization of highly recombinant regions within the revised map. Also for the first time, sex-specific rat genetic maps were generated, which revealed both genomewide and fine-scale variation in recombination rates between male and female rats. Reanalysis of multiple quantitative trait loci (QTL) using the historical and refined rat genetic maps demonstrated marked changes to QTL localization, shape, and effect size. As a resource to the rat research community, we have provided revised centimorgan positions for all physical positions within the rat genome and commonly used genetic markers for trait mapping, including 44,828 SSLP markers and the RATDIV genotyping array. Collectively, this study provides a substantial improvement to the rat genetic map and an unprecedented resource for analysis of complex traits and recombination in the rat.
Claviculectomía total como procedimiento de rescate. Reporte de un caso y revisión bibliográfica. [Total claviculectomy as a rescue procedure. Case report and literature review.]
Authors: Argüelles Santiago , Rodriguez Martin , Pereira Enrique
Published: May 2018

La pseudoartrosis de clavícula es una causa infrecuente de síndrome de opérculo torácico. En el presente artículo describimos un caso de plexopatía braquial por pseudoartrosis previamente infectada de clavícula en el cual se realizó claviculectomía total para el alivio de los síntomas. Realizamos una revisión bibliográfica del tema. Escasos artículos han sido publicados. Del análisis de la literatura citada concluimos que la claviculectomía total es una opción a ser tenida en cuenta cuando se han agotado las opciones terapéuticas. Los resultados funcionales pueden ser satisfactorios cuando la indicación es por infección, plexopatía o por sarcoma. AbstractClavicle non-union is an uncommon cause of thoracic outlet syndrome. A case of brachial plexopathy by previously infected clavicle pseudarthrosis is described. Total claviculectomy was performed for symptom relief. From literature analysis we conclude that total claviculectomy is an option to be taken into account when therapeutic options have exhausted.Functional results could be adequate when total claviculectomy is indicated in cases of infection, plexopathy or sarcoma.
Parental Desensitization to Gun Violence in PG-13 Movies
Authors: Romer Daniel , Jamieson Patrick E. , Jamieson Kathleen Hall , Lull Robert , Adebimpe Azeez
Published: May 2018

OBJECTIVE:

To assess effects of justified versus unjustified screen violence on parents’ willingness to allow children to view films that contain extensive gun violence.

METHODS:

A national US sample of 610 parents with at least 1 child between ages 6 and 17 was randomly assigned to view a series of four 90-second video clips from popular films depicting violent gun use under either justified or unjustified conditions. Graphic consequences were removed to mimic the violence common in PG-13 movies. Parents reported their perceived justification for the violence, their emotional reaction while viewing it, the minimum age they would consider appropriate for viewing the film, and whether they would allow their own child to view it. Predictors included experimental condition, viewing order, child age, and recent moviegoing. Growth curve modeling determined the effects of the predictors on both intercepts and slopes of viewing order.

RESULTS:

Parents were less emotionally upset and more accepting of child viewing for justified than unjustified gun violence, with perceptions of justification better predictors of parental restriction than emotion. Nevertheless, with the exception of parents with extensive moviegoing habits, parents viewed justified violence as appropriate for adolescents starting at age 15, older than the PG-13 rating suggests.

CONCLUSIONS:

Parents are less restrictive of child viewing of gun violence in PG-13 movies when it features characters whose weapon use is seen as justified. The apparent acceptance of rising gun violence in PG-13 movies may be partly attributable to the perception that the violence in those films is justified.
PARTISIPASI SISWA PADA KEGIATAN EKSTRAKURIKULER PENDALAMAN AGAMA ISLAM SEBAGAI UPAYA MENGANTISIPASI DEKADENSI MORAL
Authors: Burhanudin Undang
Published: May 2018

Dekadensi merupakan isu yang selalu menjadi sorotan publik terlebih yang terjadi pada anak SMA. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah sebagai upaya terhadap dekadensi moral melalui pengembangan ekstra kurikuler pendalaman pendidikan agama Islam yang dilakukan di SMAN 1 Cimalaka. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif dengan teknik analisis korelasional. Teknik yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data adalah: observasi, wawancara, studi pustaka, dan angket. Penyebaran angket ditujukan kepada siswa yang mengikuti kegiatan ekstrakurikuler PAI yaitu 32 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa realitas partisipasi siswa pada kegiatan ekstrakurikuler PAI berkualifikasi tinggi yaitu sebesar 3,88 yang berada pada interval 3,40–4,19 dan realitas upaya siswa mengantisipasi dekadensi moral berkualifikasi tinggi yaitu sebesar 3,93 yang berada pada interval 3,40–4,19. Korelasi antara partisipasi siswa pada kegiatan ekstrakurikuler PAI dengan upaya siswa mengantisipasi dekadensi moral positif dan cukup signifikan yang ditunjukkan dengan angka koefisien 0,57 yang berada pada rentang 0,40–0,599. Signifikansi koefisien korelasi diperoleh t hitung (3,81) > t tabel (1,697). Jadi, kontribusi partisipasi siswa pada kegiatan ekstrakurikuler PAI terhadap upaya siswa mengantisipasi dekadensi moral adalah sebesar 32,49%, sementara 67,51% merupakan kontribusi dari faktor lain. Implikasi dari simpulan tersebut adalah untuk meningkatkan upaya siswa mengantisipasi dekadensi moral dapat dilakukan melalui peningkatan partisipasi siswa pada kegiatan ekstrakurikuler PAI.
TANGGAPAN SISWA TERHADAP PEMBIASAAN MEMBACA AL QURAN HUBUNGANNYA DENGAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR MEREKA PADA MATA PELAJARAN PAI
Authors: Muftie Zaenal
Published: May 2018

Permaslahan dalam penelitian ini adalah terlihat dalam motivasi belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran pendidikan agama Islam. Pada sisi lain guru melakukan segala upaya agar dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa melalui pembiasaan membaca Al-Quran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sejauhmana pengaruh pembiasaan siswa yang dilakukan oleh guru dalam membaca Al-Quran terhadap peningkatan motivasi belajar siswa. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa pembiasaan yang dilakukan oleh guru dalam membaca Al-Quran telah memberikan pengaruh yang dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran pendidikan agama Islam.
PENERAPAN MEDIA VISUAL FLIPCHART UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMECAHKAN MASALAH SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM
Authors: Nurhamzah Nurhamzah , Rahman Asep Andi
Published: May 2018

Permaslahan dalam penelitian ini adalah dalam penggunaan media ketika waktu pembelajaran belangsung. Dimana guru terlihat tidak pernah memakai media dalam proses pembelajaran. Sehingga hal terseut berpengaruh terhadap kegiatan belajar mengajar yang tidak efktif dan membuat siswa jenuh sehingga tidak terlatihnya siswa di dalam memecahkan masalah.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan sejauh mana penggunaan media dalam pembelajaran khususnya media Visual Flipchart mampu meningkatkan kemampuan memecahkan masalah. Metode yang digunkana dalam penelitian ini adalah eksperimen semu yang bersifat kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa media Visual Flipchart mampu meningkatkan kemampuan memecahkan masalah siswa pada mata pelajaran pendidikan agama Islam. Hal ini terlihat adanya peningkatan yang sidnifikan di kelas eksperimen.
Role of JAK3 in the Pathogenesis of Oxidative Stress-Induced Kidney Fibrosis
Authors: Pat Betty , Johnson David W , Gobe Glenda C
Published: May 2018

The Janus kinase (JAK) tyrosine kinase family and JAK/STAT signal transduction pathway may act in kidney fibrogenesis. JAK3 expression was investigated in in vitro and in vivo models of kidney fibrosis involving oxidative stress. There was a marked down-regulation of JAK3 mRNA in rat kidney tubular epithelial cells (NRK52E) and fibroblasts (NRK49F) exposed to 1.0 mM H2O2 for 18–20 h compared with controls, which correlated with increased apoptosis and decreased mitosis in both cell lines. However, JAK3 protein levels were not significantly different in control and H2O2-treated epithelial and fibroblast cultures. JAK3 activation (phospho-tyrosine) increased in NRK52E cells and decreased in NRK49F cells with oxidative stress. STAT3 phosphorylation decreased in both cell lines with oxidative stress compared with controls. JAK3 protein expression and localisation were investigated in kidneys using the unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) model (0–7 days, rats) of kidney fibrosis that involves oxidative stress. JAK3 protein expression did not differ between UUO and controls; however, JAK3 localisation increased temporally with UUO, with strong epithelial expression in mitotic cells compared with controls. Apoptotic tubular epithelium showed minimal JAK3. In summary, in vitro, decreased kidney JAK3 mRNA after oxidative stress was not seen translationally. Differences in the activation of the JAK3/STAT3 pathway may have different consequences for renal fibrosis. In vivo, changes in JAK3 protein localisation, and especially its co-localisation with mitotic cells, indicate that JAK3 protein may contribute to renal tubular epithelial cell proliferation after oxidative stress.
NEPA electroporation of Emiliania huxleyi cells v1
Authors: nussbaum Inbal , Schatz Daniella
Published: May 2018

We used the NEPA electroportor to transform Emiliania huxleyi cells. We were able to establish that this method can be used to introduce proteins into the cells.
Enjeksiyon Sonrası Gelişen Nöropati: Komplikasyon/Malpraktis Ayrımında İnce Bir Çizgi
Authors: Kaya Kenan , Çekin Necmi
Published: May 2018

Enjeksiyon sonrası gelişen nöropati; özellikle
gelişmekte olan ülkelerde yaygın sağlık sorunlarından biri olmakla birlikte
yüksek morbiditeye sebep olması dolayısıyla da ayrıca önem arz etmektedir.

Sağlık çalışanlarının karşısına malpraktis davası
olarak çıkan bu durum için öncelikle komplikasyon/malpraktis ayrımı
yapılarak,  sağlık çalışanlarının da bu
konuda gerekli eğitimi alması, gerekli hassasiyeti göstermesi gerekmektedir.
Sağlık çalışanlarının suçlanmasına neden olan ve basında daima ‘yanlış iğne
vuruldu, felç oldu’ şeklinde sunulan bu durum hakkında enjeksiyon sonrası bir
kusur oluştuğu, öyleyse ortada bir ‘suç’ olduğu ve dolayısıyla bir de ‘suçlu’
olduğu şeklinde düşünülmekteydi. Ancak son yıllarda adli tıp uygulamalarında;
enjeksiyon endikasyonunun varlığı, doğru yer, doğru ilaç ve doğru miktarda
uygulandığında gelişebilecek olumsuz bir durumun komplikasyon olarak
değerlendirildiği görülmektedir. Bu nedenle, bu tür iddialar söz konusu olduğu
olgularda hasta kayıtlarında bu durumun gösterilmesi, ileride doğabilecek
hukuki durumlar için yararlı olacaktır.
Secure multi-level Cluster based wireless sensor network
Authors: Akbar Husna , Afghan Syeda A. , Jokhio Sana , Jokhio Imran A.
Published: May 2018

The demand of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) is on the raise due to its potential applications. The data transmission occurs via a wireless link by the sensor node in network hence these nodes are vulnerable to several outside or inside attacks. A WSN may works in an unfriendly environment therefore it is a fundamental requirement of WSN to secure the sensing data. In this paper, we focus on highlighting the security issues in a multilayer WSN architecture and provide a secure communication solution (combination of various state- of-art protocols) for it by considering the WSN constraints. We propose a multi-level protocol distribution method to enhance the security of the WSN under consideration via targeting and providing resilience to specific attacks at each level. The simulation and results show that by implementing our proposed method, the overall security of the network has been enhanced.
Indices of protein metabolism in rat blood upon study of chronic toxicity of melanin-based composition
Authors: Dvorshchenko K. , Dranitsina A. , Torgalo Ye. , Korotkyi O. , Beregova T.
Published: May 2018

The chronic toxicity of the drug based on melanin was investigated on the basis of indices of protein metabolism in blood serum of rats of both sexes. It is found that by action of melanin in the therapeutic dose of 0.3 mg × kg-1 during 90 days the concentration of total protein, albumin, urea, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase remained within the control values in the serum of male and female rats. It was shown that by action of melanin in ten-fold therapeutic dose of 3 mg × kg-1 for 90 days serum alanine aminotransferase was 1.36 times higher of the control value in females; at the same time all other analyzed parameters remained at the control level in both males and females.
Camisa 10 [imagem]
Authors: Marte Ed
Published: May 2018

A revista FuLiA apresenta este ensaio fotográfico cujo foco é flagrar a espontaneidade dos corpos que trajam camisas de clubes de futebol no cotidiano das ruas.Camisa 10 é um trabalho de antropologia urbana, que revela um pouco da subjetividade desses seres anônimos pelas ruas, exibindo também certos padrões da paisagem: cores, listras, números e gestos; céu, traços, árvores e concretos.Desde 2014, as dezenas de fotografias vêm sendo apresentadas em postagens individuais no Facebook pessoal de Ed. Selecionamos 59 imagens, organizando-as e agrupando-as de acordo com as situações em que as pessoas foram flagradas no dia a dia.
As pegadas douradas do sensacionalismo no esporte: Mário Filho e a cobertura da Copa de 1930 por "Crítica"
Authors: Costa Leda Maria da
Published: May 2018

Este artigo objetiva analisar a cobertura da participação da seleção brasileira de futebol na Copa de 1930, realizada pelo jornal Crítica. Enquanto periódicos tradicionais como o jornal O Globo insistiam em uma representação comedida e pedagógica dos fatos esportivos, publicações de cunho sensacionalista como Crítica enfatizavam os aspectos emotivos do futebol. Fazendo uso de estratégias, já comuns na produção de notícias de crimes e tragédias cotidianas, Crítica promove uma cobertura da Copa de 1930 em que se tenta deixá-la repleta de lances de sensação. Nessa cobertura destaca-se o papel de Mário Filho, que no final da década de 1930, assume as páginas esportivas de O Globo dando início à consolidação de seu papel protagonista na história do jornalismo esportivo.
A crônica esportiva como missão: José Lins do Rego, a construção do Maracanã e o significado da Copa do Mundo de 1950
Authors: Hollanda Bernardo Borges Buarque de , Santos Leandro Martan Bezerra
Published: May 2018

O artigo revisita o significado da Copa do Mundo de 1950 para o Brasil, à luz de uma série de crônicas esportivas do escritor José Lins do Rego, publicadas no Jornal dos Sports, entre 1946 e 1950. O argumento procura demonstrar os pressupostos e as motivações que levaram o romancista paraibano a se engajar, por meio de sua coluna diária “Esporte e Vida”, na campanha em prol do Mundial de 1950. Tal engajamento esteve longe de ser uma postura isolada e compartilhou a posição geral do periódico, comandado pelo empresário e jornalista Mario Filho. Em um momento em que as personalidades da política de esportes no Brasil transitavam pelas posições opinativas daquele jornal, de considerável projeção na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, Lins do Rego exercia as funções tanto de cronista quanto de dirigente da Confederação Brasileira de Desportos (CBD). Este dado biográfico permite elucidar parte do teor de suas crônicas e explica seu entusiasmo com, pelo menos, três aspectos do torneio: a construção de um estádio público na capital da República; o brio e o orgulho nacional com a capacidade de realização do Mundial de 1950; e o apoio incondicional à performance dos jogadores da Seleção Brasileira, mesmo após a inesperada derrota para os uruguaios.
Evaluation of drug promotional brochures in a tertiary teaching hospital of Kannur, India
Authors: Ratheesh R. , Mohandas Bindu , K. Bhaskaran
Published: May 2018

Background: Pharmaceutical industries worldwide are heavily involved in aggressive drug promotions. WHO has framed guidelines for ethical drug promotion in 1988. The transparency of pharmaceutical advertisements is important because decision of the physician is likely to be influenced by the claims made by the pharmaceutical companies in the promotional drug brochures and pharmaceutical industries treat their marketing material as “educational material” for doctors. Authors did this study to analyze the information given on drug promotional brochures by the drug companies using ethical criteria of drug promotion by WHO 1988 and to verify the authenticity of the claims given by the pharmaceutical companies in drug promotional brochures.Methods: Cross sectional study extending from 1/8/2012 to 31/7/2013. 612 drug promotional brochures satisfied our inclusion criteria. Drug brochures were analyzed with WHO ethical criteria 1988 and further categorizing the data into type of claims, number and source of references. Validity of journal articles were checked by using a validity measure developed by Cardarelli.Results: Total 612 brochures satisfied inclusion criteria. INN was mentioned in 93.8% of collected brochures. Brand name was mentioned in 100% brochures. Content of active ingredients was mentioned in 92% of brochures. Name of the other ingredients known to cause problem 28.4% of brochures. Dosage form or regimen was mentioned in 23.2% of brochures. Approved therapeutic use mentioned in 65.7% brochures. Side effects and major adverse drug reactions were mentioned in 31.4% brochures. Precautions and contraindications and warnings were mentioned in 30.4% drug promotional brochures. Drug interactions were mentioned in 26.5% brochures. Name and address was mentioned by 69.1% brochures. There were 1144 claims and 739 references. Efficacy claims were 84.88% of the total claims. Main source of reference was from journal articles (74.1%) and among them 49.65% were randomized control trials. Only 47.94 % of the journal references were valid.Conclusions: Brochures were lacking in vital information which included contraindication, warning, precaution, name of the other ingredients known to cause problem hence companies were found violating WHO ethical criteria. Claims were not well supported with references. Less than half of the given journal references were only valid. This study highlights the need of healthcare professionals to remain cautious about promotional material presented by pharmaceutical representatives.
Time for awareness of centile charts for anthropometry in Indian neonates: need of the hour?
Authors: J. Thinesh Kumar , E. Narayanan , Seeralar T. Arasar
Published: May 2018

Background: There is overestimation and underestimation of babies, the consequence being many AGA neonates labeled as SGA, and LGA neonates being overlooked and misinterpreted by using western based growth charts. So there is necessity to design Indian based growth charts for our babies. The objective is to construct gestational age and sex specific centile charts approximately for birth weight, length and head circumference for neonates born between 33 - 42 weeks of gestation and to compare with the other western growth charts.Methods: All babies were delivered in Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology and nomograms for birth weight, head circumference and length of neonates were noted in time period between July 2016 and June 2017. Gestational age and sex specific smoothened centile curves were created for both sexes separately by Lamda Mu Sigma (LMS) method. Our new centile charts were compared with standard western growth charts.Results: Gestational age and sex specific raw and smoothened curves for birth weight, length and head circumference centiles were created from 8100 (4026 males, 4074 females) neonates. Female neonates were lighter than the male neonates. Birth weights of our Indian babies were lower with no change in length and head circumference centiles across all gestations.Conclusions: The growth charts designed in our study can be used as wide reference charts for birth weight, height and head circumference for Indian ethnic neonates for stratification of neonates into SGA, AGA and LGA unlike western charts, which extrapolates or misclassifies our neonates thereby minimizing unnecessary interventions and complications.
LOCATIONS, TRANSLOCAL AND TRANSNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESEARCH IN THE ANTHROPOCENE
Authors: Payne Phillip G
Published: May 2018

For more than two decades, the Invitational Seminar on Research Development in Environmental (and Health) Education series has provided a unique opportunity for participants from around the planet to discuss critical problems, trends and issues in environmental education research (EER) and environmental education (EE). Using a critical realist/materialist ‘history of the present’ method, this brief commentary outlines some of the key principles and purposes of the Seminar series that helped shape the framing, conceptualization, and contextualization of the 13th Invitational Seminar held in Bertioga, Brazil in 2015. The main theme of the 13th Seminar, posed as a researchable question, was: “What is ‘critical’ about critical environmental education research (EER)?”.  There are persistent concerns that the early promise and potential of EE in the 1970s is being diminished as the field develops, diversifies and is absorbed into certain dominant logics and/or prevailing practices. The Seminar series is an attractive alternative for researchers historically committed to a critical praxis of EER that promotes environmental ethics and socio-ecological justices. For the first time in the series, environmental education researchers from Brazil (as an indicator of Latin/South America) were invited to give ‘voice’ to their research efforts. In Brazil, there is an emergent ‘body of knowledge’ that serves environmentally as a ‘location of knowledge’. Possibly, this ‘literature base’ represents a distinctive ‘geo-epistemological’ understanding of the local, translocal, national, regional, and transnational achievements and aspirations of the ‘Brazilianess’ of EER. As an evolving history of the present (and future), this commentary concludes with some basic recommendations for the future local and translocal development of ‘post-critical’ framings of inquiry that highlight the importance of sustaining locations of knowledge production in and for critical perspectives of environmental education research.
Analysis of the Labor Market Situation of People with Disabilities
Authors: Jabłońska‑Porzuczek Lidia Zofia , Kalinowski Sławomir Marcin
Published: May 2018

People with disabilities belong to a social group at risk of poverty. In their daily lives, they face prejudice and obstacles in the labor market. The purpose of this paper is to analyze and assess the labor market situation of people with disabilities which, according to data analysis, is much more difficult than that of persons without disabilities. In 2010–2016, the activity rate of disabled people was, on average, by 39 percentage points lower compared to the total population. The disadvantageous situation of disabled people is impacted by frequent amendments to legal regulations. Over recent years, the changes in the area of subsidized employment have contributed to an increase in employment of disabled people in the open labor market, accompanied by a decrease in employment figures in sheltered workshops.
Źródła wiedzy i kompetencje w zakresie zdobywania wiedzy firm zielonych technologii w Polsce
Authors: Marczewska Magdalena , Jaskanis Adrianna
Published: May 2018

Artykuł podejmuje problematykę przewagi konkurencyjnej opartej na wiedzy polskich firm zielonych technologii. Jego celem jest identyfikacja źródeł wiedzy oraz wskazanie kompetencji w zakresie zdobywania wiedzy, które leżą u podstaw sukcesu rynkowego tych firm. Badania empiryczne prowadzone metodą wywiadów pogłębionych koncentrują się na identyfikacji źródeł wiedzy i kompetencji firm, a także sposobów ich kształtowania. Uzyskane wyniki pozwoliły na wskazanie najważniejszych źródeł wiedzy, które można ustrukturalizować w następujące filary: prace badawczo‑rozwojowe, wiedza o konkurencji, klientach i odbiorcach, rynku i możliwych zmianach oraz o rynkach zagranicznych. W artykule zidentyfikowano także kompetencje firm zielonych technologii w Polsce w zakresie zdobywania wiedzy istotnej dla funkcjonowania organizacji i realizacji przez nie celów strategicznych, takich jak opracowywanie nowych technologii i doskonalenie aktualnie posiadanego rozwiązania, wzrost sprzedaży i ekspansja rynkowa.
Short and Long Term Determinants of the Net International Investment Position Resulting from the Balance of Payments of the European Monetary Union Countries
Authors: Śliwiński Paweł
Published: May 2018

The paper aims at analysing the level, composition and factors determining changes of the net international investment position (NIIP) of the euro area countries. Although the improvement in the euro area’s NIIP during the period from 2Q2012 to 2Q2016 was largely driven by current account surpluses in 13 out of 19 countries, there is a visible difference between the NIIP changes and their components in the surplus and deficit countries. The group of net foreign assets countries increased its position primarily by running current account surpluses reflecting mainly a positive balance on goods and, on a minor scale, a positive primary income balance. The NIIP in the group of net foreign liabilities countries deteriorated although the cumulative current accounts were in surplus for this period. Here, the current account improvement was largely driven by services which, in contrast to the net foreign asset countries, were in surplus. In turn, the cumulative primary income in the group of net foreign liabilities countries was in minus. Statistical analysis aimed at estimation of determinants of the changes in the NIIPs over the subsequent quarters shows that their short term behaviour was on a large scale positively driven by the changes of valuation effect resulting, for example, from exchange rates and prices movements. It should not be surprising that the signs which indicate the direction of valuation effect on the NIIP pattern are different in the short and long term. It should be stressed that the valuation effect influence decreases over time since valuation gains and losses overlap and largely neutralise each other. Nevertheless, combined losses were higher than total gains and therefore its impact on the NIIP was negative in the analysed period. On the other hand, the EMU current account surpluses were repetitive and persistent, being the main factor behind the improvement of the cumulative euro area NIIP changes.
Misje przedsiębiorstw. Propozycja metody ich oceny
Authors: Tyburcy Agnieszka , Kobierecka Alicja
Published: May 2018

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New diagnostic methods of evaluation of voice activity for phoniatrists’ and speech therapists’ needs
Authors: Olszewski Jurek , Nowosielska‑Grygiel Joanna
Published: May 2018

The aim of the study was to present new diagnostic methods of evaluation of voice activity for phoniatrists’ and speech therapists’ needs. The voice formation depends not only on the correct contraction and vibration of the vocal cords, which reinforce the acoustic Energy of the fundamental tone, but also on the function of the resonant cavities and articulatory organs, affecting the timbre and the production of sound elements of speech, that is sounds. The European Society of Laryngology has proposed a diagnostic protocol since 2001. It recommends: videolaryngostroboscopy (VLS), acoustic examination and voice self‑assessment, except for interview and physical examination. Examination of acoustic parameters allows for objective analysis of the larynx tone. This is an important and only advantage of this method. Comprehensive voice analysis includes subjective and objective examinations, evaluating, based on GRBAS scale, the voice character and different modifications of voice malfunction, that specify functional, emotional and physical condition of examined person, may determine how the extent of the voice disorder may affect quality of life. They allow to determine proper etiology, make a diagnosis, plan the treatment schedule and follow up voice disorder effects of treatment.
Speech of a 80‑year‑old patient with sensory‑motor aphasia – case study
Authors: Socha Justyna
Published: May 2018

This article is devoted to the case study of a 80‑year‑old patient with sensory‑motor aphasia. The main objectives of the discussion were: presentation of detailed results of qualitative research on linguistic communication, diagnosis of speech disorders and proposing examples of exercises useful for patient therapy. This text consists of a theoretical part in which the author describes the disorder that is the subject of the study and the methodological part presenting the method, technique, and research tools. During the study, authors used questionnaires for interview and observation as well as part of diagnostic test of Jadwiga Szumska’s aphasia study (1980). A detailed description of the study was then presented and a speech diagnosis was made. Considering the communication possibilities and personal interests, an appropriate therapeutic program was proposed.
Current status and changing national scenario of goat population: A review
Authors: Bhardwaj Jitender Kumar , Kumar Vijay , Saraf Priyanka , Kumari Priya  and Meenu Mittal , Mittal Meenu
Published: May 2018

Goats have been associated with man since dawn of agriculture and domestication of animals, making them socioeconomically, a very important animal providing products (meat, milk, fibre, hair ) and service to man throughout the world, especially in developing countries. In India, the total numbers of goat breeds that have been recognized till date is 26 and most other still remain unexplored. According to 19th livestock census a sharp decline in goat population was found over the previous census, suggesting the need of sustainable management for preserving goat breeds and population. A number of factors are found to be responsible for this continues decline in goat population. Efforts have been made through different conservation planning in different region of India. The present review focuses on the current status of goat population in India and its states that stresses out the necessities to protect this species for our own benefits.
Barbados cherry: Agriculture, breeding, utilization and role in nutritional and economical security-A review
Authors: Dey Koyel , Ghosh Arkendu , Bauri Fatik Kumar , Bhowmick Nilesh , Dey Amarendra Nath , Mishra Dilip Kumar , Das Bikash Chandra
Published: May 2018

Barbados cherry is a wild under-utilized fruit crop grown mainly in the regions with tropical humid climate. Being a good source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phenolic acids, especially the Vitamin C (richest source) it can protect from free radicals and cures cancer, kwashiorkor, marasmus, night blindness, hypertension, liver problems and hidden hungers which are threatening the modern world. Being a good source of pectin a number of processed products are prepared from it like syrup, juices, candy, murabbas, pickles and also for baby food preparation. By preparing these products rural people and housewives can earn a good income round the year. Besides, if small scale processing unit can be setup in collaboration with some NGOs’, then it enhances much more employment and improves the socio-economic status of the rural people. Therefore, this paper reviews the overall agronomic, breeding, crop utilization practices with its role in nutritional and economical security.
Age related gross morphological studies on the thymus in postnatal Surti goat (Capra hircus)
Authors: Chaurasia Shailendra , Vyas Kantichandra N , Menaka R , M Kantilal , Shankar Rao Thakur Krishna
Published: May 2018

The gross studies were conducted on the thymus of 18 postnatal Surti goats. Three distinct parts of thymus were recognized viz., unpaired thoracic part, caudally situated paired body (cervical part) and right and left cranial parts from day old kid to 9 months. The cranial parts were not observed from the age of 12 months onwards. The caudal cervical part of thymus was gradually replaced by adipose tissue between 14 to 48 months, however, traces of thymus embedded within the adipose tissue was observed in cranial mediastinum even at the age of 48 months. The right limb of cervical thymus was slightly longer than the left limb in postnatal Surti goats. The maximum mean weight (26.850 ± 2.885 g) and volume (22.333 ± 2.275 cc) of thymus was recorded between 4 to 9 months. Relative weight of thymus was 0.39% in neonatal kids, which was much higher as compared to 0.015 % in adult Surti goats. Negative correlation was observed between age and weight of thymus during 12 to 48 months.
Urinary cystatin C as biomarker for identification of kidney disease in dogs
Authors: Sivasakthi R , Kumar T Satheesh , Padmanath K , Chandrasekar M , Sriram P , Pandiyan V
Published: May 2018

The aim of the study was to identify urinary biomarker for early detection of renal dysfunction in dogs. Paired blood and urine samples were analysed from dogs classified on the basis of International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) staging system. Serum biochemistry revealed a highly significant increase in blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels in dogs with kidney disease. Urinalysis also revealed a highly significant increase in the level of urinary protein and urinary protein creatinine (UPC) ratio in dogs with kidney disease. A highly significant decrease in urinary creatinine and specific gravity level was also present in all groups of dogs with kidney disease. The SDS-PAGE of urinary proteins obtained from dogs with renal failure revealed the presence of low molecular weight (LMW) proteins of 14.7 KDa. This protein was identified as cystatin C protein by Immunoblotting using anti-cystatin C antibody and it has been suggested as biomarker for the diagnosis of renal disease.
Evaluation of different physio-biochemicals indices of exercise performance in Zanskar ponies
Authors: Vivek Prince , Bharti Vijay K , Kalia Sahil , Giri Arup , Nehra Kapil , Kumar Rohit , Chaurasia Om Prakash , Kumar Bhuvnesh
Published: May 2018

Zanskar pony is a native breed of high altitude region of Ladakh namely Zanskar valley and Nubra valley. These ponies are commonly used for load carrying by locals and defence personnel due to their adaptability in rugged terrain and rocky track. Therefore, high enduring ponies are in great demand for ride and load carrying at low maintenance cost. So far to the best of our knowledge no studies have made attempt to evaluate different physio-biochemical indices of exercise performance in Zanskar pony, so that selection of elite pony could be made based on these indices. Hence, present study was conducted to evaluate the physiological responses, biochemical, cytokines, hormones, and antioxidant related parameters to performance in Zanskar pony at two geographic areas namely Leh (3500 meter msl) and Nubra valley (3291 meter msl) with different altitude. For this study, total of 6 adult mares ponies were selected for sampling at Leh and 8 adult mare ponies were selected at Partapur. Ponies at different altitude did not exhibit significant difference in physiological responses, and biochemical, cytokines, hormones, and antioxidant related parameters, except aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Though the all the parameters were within the normal ranges towards higher side. These findings indicated that there was no effect of altitude within the entire home tracks of Zanskar pony namely Zanskar Valley and Nubra of Ladakh region. Hence, these parameters may be useful if evaluated during load carrying trials and associated with the performance.
Establishment of bilateral symmetryand accuracy of carcass data estimates in Ghungroo pig carcass
Authors: Thomas R , Banik S , Barman K , Mohan N H , Sarma D K
Published: May 2018

Ghungroo is the first registered pig breed of indigenous origin in India. The work was designed to develop a reference dissection method for carcasses by establishing bi-lateral symmetry and to determine whether or not differences exist between right and left sides of pig carcasses for some precisely measured physical and chemical traits. Carcass evaluation procedures could be simplified if selected measurements from one side accurately reflect the composition or meat quality of the entire carcass. Forty pigs of Ghungroo breed were selected to represent equally two sexes and two market weight groups. The pigs were slaughtered and after the carcasses were chilled they were carefully split into left and right sides. Least correlation coefficient (0.961) was observed for carcass length. The weights of all the five muscles evaluated differed slightly, but the left and right averages were not significantly different. Similarly, the mean difference for total intramuscular fat between left and right units of a muscle pair was not significant for any of the five muscles studied. Thus, the data obtained from left side of a Ghungroo pig carcass apparently was sufficiently accurate for most experimental purposes.
The relationship between milk progesterone and milk traits during estrus in dairy Cows
Authors: Gavelis A , Þilaitis V. , Juozaitis A , Juozaitienë V. , Urbonavièius G. , Yilmaz A
Published: May 2018

The aim of this study was to evaluate relationship between milk progesterone concentration (P4) and milk traits at the start of estrus time and 12h after start of the estrus in dairy cows. The 96 milk samples of 48 Lithuanian dairy cows without reproduction disorders and 90–100 days after calving were evaluated. Cows were classified into two groups based on milk yield per day: less than 30 kg (n=20) and e”30 kg (n=28). Data were categorized by milk fat and protein content at the start estrus and 12h after start of estrus to evaluate relationship between P4 and milk traits examined. P4 at estrus time in dairy cows was significantly positively correlated with milk yield (P less than 0.001), whereas it was negatively correlated with milk protein (P less than 0.05-P less than 0.01) and fat at 12h after start of estrus. Dairy cows with F/P from 1.0 to 1.5 had the lowest P4 in milk. Results of the pregnancy in dairy cows were related with lower P4 and milk yield level (P less than 0.001), higher milk fat (P less than 0.05) and milk protein content (P less than 0.001). These cows had 1.90 times lower prevalence of the signs of subclinical ketosis (P less than 0.05) at estrus time when compared with non-pregnant cows. As a result, it was clearly demonstrated that P4 in dairy cows can help to evaluate and improve the reproductive properties of cows.
PREDITORES DA INTENÇÃO DE RETORNO ÀS FEIRAS DE NEGÓCIOS: UM ESTUDO COM O PÚBLICO VISITANTE DA VI COSTA VERDE NEGÓCIOS DE ANGRA DOS REIS-RJ
Authors: Abdalla Márcio Moutinho
Published: May 2018

O principal objetivo desse trabalho reside em identificar e discutir as variáveis que predizem as intenções de retorno do público visitante a uma feira de negócios de Angra dos Reis-RJ. A avaliação foi conduzida por meio da realização de uma regressão logística binária, aplicada sobre uma amostra transversal de 277 visitantes do evento. Como resultado, verificou-se que das oito hipóteses testadas, apenas três delas foram aceitas, sendo duas hipóteses relativas ao impacto na predição da intenção de retorno sofrido pela percepção de sacrifício do público visitante; e uma hipótese referente ao efeito da percepção de benefício do evento para a economia local na predição das intenções de retorno. Com tais resultados, conclui-se que o estudo corrobora com os pressupostos de Grönroos (2004), ao postular que a maior parcela do valor percebido pelo cliente pode ser remetida à minimização do sacrifício dele, e não propriamente ao aumento dos benefícios ofertados.
ESTRATÉGIA DE INTERNACIONALIZAÇÃO ATRAVÉS DE UPGRADING FUNCIONAL
Authors: Smaniotto Eduardo , Paiva Ely Laureano , Vieira Luciana Marques
Published: May 2018

Este artigo discute a participação de empresas brasileiras em cadeias globais de valor, tendo como foco do estudo uma empresa do setor calçadista. A maioria das empresas deste setor ainda concentra seus esforços na exportação indireta, participando de maneira reativa nas cadeias globais de valor calçadista. Neste estudo, destaca-se a estratégia adotada por uma empresa brasileira  no mercado alemão que busca se internacionalizar com marca própria, desenvolvendo o chamado upgrading funcional.  Este direcionamento rompe com a lógica da governança de cadeia exercida pelos varejistas internacionais (buyer-driven). Os métodos utilizados foram o grupo de foco e o estudo de caso da empresa “A”. O estudo encontra similaridades com conceitos propostos sobre cadeias globais de valor e analisa a mudança no posicionamento estratégico da empresa. Os resultados contribuem para o entendimento das mudanças estratégicas necessárias para estágios mais avançados de inserção das empresas brasileiras nos mercados externos.
O COMÉRCIO JUSTO COMO AGENTE MITIGADOR DAS MUDANÇAS CLIMÁTICAS: O CASO DO ALGODÃO ECOLÓGICO
Authors: Bossle Marilia Bonzanini , Nascimento Luís Felipe , Trevisan Marcelo , Figueiró Paola Schmitt
Published: May 2018

O Comércio Justo é uma configuração comercial orientada ao desenvolvimento sustentável, com melhores condições de trocas, promovendo a preservação do meio ambiente e proporcionando melhores condições aos produtores. Nesta pesquisa, objetivou-se evidenciar como o Comércio Justo pode contribuir para mitigar os efeitos das mudanças climáticas. A pesquisa foi realizada em duas etapas, a primeira exploratória, em busca de exemplos práticos relatados na teoria e a segunda, descritiva onde coletaram-se dados junto a organizações de Comércio Justo que integram a cadeia do algodão agroecológico. Este algodão é produzido com o uso de técnicas agrícolas sustentáveis e possui certificação de orgânico e de Comércio Justo. Os resultados sugerem que o Comércio Justo pode ser uma alternativa capaz de amenizar os efeitos nocivos da produção em grandes escalas e intensiva no uso de agroquímicos. São evidenciados os avanços observados nesse sentido, assim como apresenta-se as carências que ainda devem ser trabalhadas.
OS HÁBITOS DE CONSUMO DAS GERAÇÕES Y E Z: A DIMENSÃO AMBIENTAL NOS CONTEXTOS FAMILIAR E ESCOLAR
Authors: SCHARF EDSON ROBERTO , Rosa Célio Paulo , Oliveira Denise
Published: May 2018

O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar se a aquisição do conhecimento sobre sustentabilidade pelas gerações Y e Z ocorre no contexto familiar ou no escolar. Classificado como quantitativo, de caráter descritivo, o estudo se valeu de questionário adaptado de Bhattacharya; Korschun; Sen (2009). Participaram estudantes dos cursos de nível médio e superior de dois campi de institutos federais, localizados em Santa Catarina e no Rio Grande do Sul. Os resultados principais mostraram que as gerações Y e Z enfatizam, respectivamente, a escola e a família como responsáveis pelo ensino de sustentabilidade; que para ambas as gerações a família tem mais condições de ensinar o tema sustentabilidade; que as duas gerações entendem que os exemplos de boas práticas relacionadas à sustentabilidade devem vir da escola. As conclusões permitem sugerir que a aquisição de conhecimento sobre sustentabilidade nos contextos familiar e escolar pode ser importante precedente para hábitos de consumo e que as organizações devem desenvolver comunicação ao mercado, que favoreça a construção adequada de processos de decisão de compra e consumo, atuais e futuros.