bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in the Clothing Industry: the Case of Polish and British Companies
Authors: Sudolska Agata , Drabkowska-Skarba Marta , Łapińska Justyna , Kądzielawski Grzegorz , Dziuba Radosław
Published: January 2020

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has captured great attention and importance in recent years, particularly in the clothing industry. Currently, in order to respond to market requirements, clothing companies are increasing their focus on aspects related to production, working conditions and respect for human rights. The paper examines selected Polish and British clothing companies through the prism of CSR implementation in their business practices. The research objective of the paper is the assessment of the state of CSR advancement in Polish and British clothing companies. The paper presents the results of a qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews with mid-level managers of these companies. The empirical study described in this paper shows how social responsibility is understood by the representatives of Polish and British clothing companies, what kind of CSR activities are pursued by these companies, and how they benefit from these activities.
Treatment of Industrial Textile Wastewater in Biological Aerated Filters – Microbial Diversity Analysis
Authors: Paździor Katarzyna , Wrębiak Julita , Ledakowicz Stanisław
Published: January 2020

Investigated herein was the biodegradation of highly contaminated textile wastewater on a laboratory scale, with biological aerobic filters as a single treatment and in combination with the coagulation/flocculation process. Among the three support materials tested (Intalox saddles, ceramsite and beach shavings), the highest organic carbon compound removals (above 60% measured as COD and TOC) and steady operation were obtained for ceramsite. Effective and stable biological treatment was possible thanks to the development of biofilm of high bacterial and fungal diversity. The biodiversity of microflora was estimated on the basis of metagenomic analysis. The coagulation process with PAX 18 was effective in total phosphorus depletion (94%), while the coagulant Epoly CRD enabled up to 99% colour removal. The best results were obtained after the combined treatment, in which biodegradation was followed by coagulation (PAX 18). Such a combination enabled the removal of 98% of BOD5, 87% of COD, 88% of TOC, 48% of the total nitrogen, 98% of the total phosphorus, 98% of toxicity (towards Vibrio fisheri) and above 81% of colour.
Biocidal Activity of Selected Preparations for Leather Protection
Authors: Falkiewicz-Dulik Michalina
Published: January 2020

This research work involved the selection of biocides for the antimicrobial treatment of leathers. The scope of the research work covered microbiological tests of leather samples tanned utilising the same technology, with microbiological treatment made using 9 different preparations, as well as a test of leather without biostabilisation. Commercial biocides taken for inwestigation were as follows: NS 500 – an aqueous solution of nanosilver 500 ppm, ODH – tea tree oil, and OP – orange oil. Preparations prepared by diluting the purchased products were as follows: S27-22 – an aqueous solution containing silver chloride and titanium dioxide, SH 22-27 – an aqueous solution containing zinc pyrithione, ST 99-19 – an aqueous solution containing dimethyltetradecyl [3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]ammonium chloride, SU – an aqueous solution containing polyhexamethylene biguanide, and SGP – a saturated solution of aluminum potassium sulfate. Also a preparation was made by combining NS 500 M250 – 500 ppm nanosilver solution and a 250 ppm copper colloid. Evaluation of the effectiveness of biostabilisation of the leather samples and antimicrobial activity of the preparations used was carried out. Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bacteria and Candida albicans, Aspergillus brasiliensis and Trichophyton mentagrophytes fungi were used in the study. The assessment of microbial growth on samples was carried out according to Polish standards. Assessment of the resistance to bacteria and C. albicans yeast was made according to the PN-EN ISO 20645: 2006 standard – a method of diffusion on an agar plate. Assessment of the resistance to A. brasiliensis and T. mentagrophytes fungi was made according to the PN-EN ISO 14119: 2005 standard. Among the tested preparations to protect leathers against the effects of microorganisms, overall efficacy was obtained for SH 22-27, NS 500 M 250, SU and ODH.
Traditional methods used by mothers living in different regions of Turkey for increasıng breast milk supply and weaning
Authors: Tural Buyuk E. , Sak Kilic E. , Karakurt A.
Published: January 2020

Introduction: It is a known fact that traditional practices mothers use in increasing breast milk supply and weaning differ in different parts of countries and even among communities sharing the same city. This study was conducted to find out the use of herbal tea and some foods to increase breast milk, the traditional methods used for weaning and the factors influencing these.

Materials and methods: This study is descriptive and cross-sectional. Three cities in Turkey with different levels of development in terms of geographical and socio economic regions were chosen. The data of the study were collected through a questionnaire form developed by the researchers.

Results: It was found that the mothers who received breast milk increasing training the most were in eastern region, while mothers in western region fed their babies with formula since they thought their milk was not enough and this result was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05). In our study, it was found that 42.1% of the mothers resorted to some plants and foods to increase breast milk. When the mothers were asked about how they weaned their babies, it was found that 38.2% pasted things like hair and wool or put tomato paste on the breast, 26.9% applied bitter food on the nipple while 27.7% stated that the babies stopped breastfeeding spontaneously.

Conclusion: It was found that mothers resorted to traditional methods to increase breast milk and to wean and that there were regional differences.
Determination of nurses’ views on gender role attitudes: A Ccoss-sectional Study
Authors: Ayten Y.Y. , Ayşegül Özcan
Published: January 2020

Background: Gender roles have been defined as the roles and responsibilities attributed by the society to women (feminine) and men (masculine) and how the society views, perceives, thinks of them and the expectations of the society about how they should behave. Awareness should be increased in nurses so that they can take a look at their own lives critically. This study was conducted to find out the views of nurses about gender role attitudes.

Methods: This descriptive study was conducted with 200 nurses who agreed to participate in the study in a training and research hospital between June 15 and August 15, 2017.
The data were collected through face to face interview with a questionnaire form. Questionnaire form consists of descriptive characteristics form and Gender Role Attitudes Scale (GRAS). Descriptive and analytical statistics were used in the assessment of data.

Results: Average age of the nurses who participated in the study was found as 30.37±7.28. It was found that 83.5% of the nurses had not received any education for gender roles. It was found that almost half of the nurses thought the best aspect of being a man was “being free”, while the best aspect of being a woman was “being a mother”; it was also found that men should not “show violence” and women should not “be unfaithful”; both genders should be taught to “be respectful” and “not be allowed to be disrespectful”. Nurses’ average GRAS score of 121.18±11.37 showed that they had equalitarian attitude about gender roles. Conclusion: The results that nurses can look at their own lives with a critical eye and have an equalitarian attitude in gender roles are significant in terms of more quality and equality-based health services.
Placówki wsparcia dziennego – ich formy i znaczenie
Authors: Kolankiewicz Maria
Published: January 2020

Ustawa o wsparciu rodziny i systemie pieczy zastępczej nałożyła na gminy obowiązek stworzenia programów wspierania rodzin z dziećmi. Jedną z form wsparcia, obok asysty rodzinnej, poradnictwa i rodzin wspierających, są placówki wsparcia dziennego. Instytucje te, o długiej tradycji, nie są jednak w pełni wykorzystywane. W artykule przedstawione są aktualne statystyki oraz wyniki badań wskazujące na ich znaczenie w pomocy dzieciom i rodzinom.
Kryzys w życiu człowieka
Authors: Sygulska Katarzyna , Krupska Marta
Published: January 2020

Artykuł przedstawia tematykę kryzysu w ludzkim życiu. Refleksja podjęta w artykule jest skoncentrowana na rozwojowym wymiarze kryzysu i normatywnym wglądzie w jego doświadczenie i przeżywanie. W świetle refleksji nad potencjałem rozwojowym, jaki może otworzyć dla jednostki przeżywanie sytuacji kryzysowej rozważane są symptomy, przyczyny, fazy i sposoby radzenia sobie z kryzysem oraz wychodzenia z niego. Przedstawione rozważania wskazują na wartość nieustannej troski o refleksję nad głęboko humanistycznym i egzystencjalnym wymiarem naszego doświadczenia.
Recenzja książki: Maria Mendel, Pedagogika miejsca wspólnego: miasto i szkoła
Authors: Rutkowski Mateusz
Published: January 2020

Pedagogika miejsca wspólnego stanowi rodzaj aktualizacji wieloletnich studiów i badań autorki nad relacją podmiot–miejsce. Proponowane przez Marię Mendel podejście wyrasta z koncepcji miejsca, rozumianego w sensie zarówno fizycznym, jak i symbolicznym oraz emocjonalnym. Pedagogiczne znaczenie miejsca wynika z zawartej w jego istocie wzajemności; z dwustronnej relacji, w której ludzki podmiot kształtuje miejsce, ale i ono formuje jego, na przykład umożliwiając lub uniemożliwiając sprawczość, czy ją ograniczając.
Przestrzeń jest polem nieustannej wymiany doświadczeń i informacji, pomiędzy jednostkami, grupami i instytucjami. Mendel postrzega współtwórców miejsc wspólnych jako przeciwników ścierających się w konflikcie, a nie wrogów walczących do wzajemnego unicestwienia.
PROHIBITION OF THE USE OF SOUND SYSTEMS
AND EQUIPMENT - ARTICLE 156 OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT
Authors: Niewiarowska Dorota
Published: January 2020

Article 156 of the Environmental Protection Act prohibits the
use of sound systems or equipment in publicly accessible areas of towns,
built-up areas and areas intended for recreation and leisure purposes. This
prohibition results directly from the law and does not require a separate
interpretation, e.g. in the form of an administrative decision. However, its
application in practice can be troublesome due to interpretation diffi culties
caused by the fact that the terms used in the regulation are not directly defi
ned by the applicable law. The author discusses the subjective and objective
scope of the prohibition, pointing to examples of judicial decisions, and
indicating the consequences of its violation.
AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 209 OF THE PENAL CODE
- LEGAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS
Authors: Olek Izabela
Published: January 2020

This article considers the legal and practical aspects of the
amendment to Article 209 of the Penal Code, which provides for liability for
evading maintenance obligations, determined by the number of court orders,
settlements and other agreements. The necessity to change the regulations
was justifi ed by the low recoverability of maintenance arrears and the relatively
small number of indictments made against the perpetrators of these
acts. The crime of not paying child maintenance is socially burdensome and
generates signifi cant expenses from the state budget. The legislator, justifying
the draft law, considered that its amendment would temporarily increase
the burden of law enforcement, but the author cites arguments that this
increase will be permanent and will affect not only the prosecutor’s offi ce
and the police, but also other institutions which will be required to report
information about the offender. However, for over a year after the introduction
of the amendment, the authorities conducting preparatory proceedings
have been overburdened. In addition, imprecise regulations make it diffi cult
to interpret them and put them into practice. The study also addresses the
issues of new institutions enabling the perpetrator to avoid liability for the
act committed in connection with the payment of all maintenance arrears
and the current penalties, as well as the signs of both the basic and qualifi ed
types of the crime.
The role of social validity in the design, delivery and evaluation of person-centered interventions and supports
Authors: Wheeler John J.
Published: January 2020

The construct of social validity was introduced by Montrose M. Wolf (1978) and was de¬fined by three distinct components. These components included (a) the social significance of the goals of treatment, (b) the social appropriateness of the treatment procedures and (c) the social importance of the effects of treatment. The value of social validity in the design, delivery and evaluation of person-centered treatments has been supported over time within the literature. Most notably, Ilene S. Schwartz and Donald M. Baer (1991) spoke to the importance of social validity in terms of designing interventions that were both relevant and valued by consumers. The field of special education has witnessed a significant growth over the past thirty-years in the use of a person-first framework. The merits of social validity for promoting person-first interventions and supports are substantial and include the potential for greater consumer and family engage¬ment, increased adherence to treatment and greater degrees of treatment satisfaction by all parties including teachers, therapists, family members and consumers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that social validity inputs promote the design and delivery of socially significant interventions and supports and potential quality of life outcomes for consumers in a manner, which honors the intentions of person-centered professional practice. The purpose of this paper will be to provide a research-based rationale for the use of social validity in the design, delivery and evaluation of person-centered interventions and supports.
Znaczenie nadawane implantowi ślimakowemu a znajomość języka migowego u dorosłych użytkowników z głuchotą prelingwalną
Authors: Kobosko Joanna
Published: January 2020

W codziennym życiu osób prelingwalnie głuchych implant ślimakowy (CI) odgrywa ważną rolę. W Polsce, jak dotąd, nie ma badań jakościowych na ten temat oprócz wypowiedzi autobio¬graficznych użytkowników CI. Celem pracy było poznanie tego zagadnienia u osób prelingwalnie głuchych, biegłych w języku polskim fonicznym, znających bądź nie, polski język migowy. Uczestników, którzy odpowiedzieli na ankietę z pytaniem dotyczącym znaczenia CI, podzielono na „grupę foniczną” (n = 29) i „grupę dwujęzyczną” (n = 20) z subiektywnie ocenianą dobrą znajomością języka migowego. Do analizy otrzymanego materiału zastosowano metodę analizy treści (CA). Znaczenie CI zostało dowiedzione (bardzo) pozytywną jego oceną dokonywaną przez użytkowników oraz poprawą ich jakości życia. W grupie „fonicznej” dzieje się tak w związku przede wszystkim z faktem, że CI stwarza badanym możliwość słyszenia, łącznie z muzyką, i ułatwia edukację. „Dwujęzyczni” koncentrowali się na poprawie (rozumienia) mowy i komu¬nikowania się z innymi w języku fonicznym, także na pracy, a niektórzy z nich doświadczali możliwości samorozwoju w związku z korzystaniem z CI.
Niepełnosprawność a jakość życia pacjentów ze stwardnieniem rozsianym. Mediacyjna rola zapotrzebowania na wsparcie społeczne
Authors: Dymecka Joanna , Gerymski Rafał
Published: January 2020

Stwardnienie rozsiane (SM) jest postępującą neurologiczną chorobą, która prowadzi do znacz¬nej niepełnosprawności i może wpływać na jakość życia uwarunkowaną stanem zdrowia. Wspar¬cie społeczne może być jednym z predyktorów jakości życia u osób z SM. Celem badań własnych było określenie związku między niepełnosprawnością związaną z przebiegiem stwardnienia rozsianego a wsparciem społecznym i jakością życia. W badaniu wykorzystano Rozszerzoną Skalę Niewydolności Ruchowej, Skalę Niepełnosprawności Neurologicznej Szpitala Guy, Berlińskie Skale Wsparcia Społecznego oraz Skalę Wpływu Stwardnienia Rozsianego na Jakość Życia. Grupę badaną stanowiło 137 osób ze zdiagnozowanym SM.W badaniu nie wykazano związku między niepełnosprawnością a spostrzeganym wsparciem społecznym. Wykazano natomiast istotny związek niepełnosprawności neurologicznej z zapotrzebowaniem na wsparcie. Zapotrzebowanie na wsparcie pełniło ponadto rolę mediatora relacji między niepełnosprawnością neurologiczną występującą w przebiegu stwardnienia rozsianego a jakością życia uwarunkowaną stanem zdrowia w sferze psychicznej. Oznacza to, że zapotrzebowanie na wsparcie pośredniczy przy wpływie niepełnosprawności na jakość życia.
Utrata słuchu w wieku senioralnym – implikacje
Authors: Jedlińska Agnieszka , Bieńkowska Katarzyna Ita
Published: January 2020

W artykule przedstawiono trudności w codziennym funkcjonowaniu związane z uszkodzeniem słuchu u osób w wieku senioralnym. W pierwszej części omówiona została epidemiologia, przyczyny oraz trudności w funkcjonowaniu psychospołecznym starszych osób, które tracą słuch. Następnie zwrócono uwagę na rolę wsparcia informacyjnego, jakiego udzielić mogą członkowie najbliższej rodziny, pracownicy służby zdrowia i/lub pracownicy socjalni. Jako kolejne, przedstawiono ogólne zasady postępowania, dzięki którym udzielanie skutecznej pomocy osobie z uszkodzeniem słuchu staje się łatwiejsze. Ostatnim elementem pracy jest opracowanie wytycznych – ścieżki postępowania oraz sposobów wsparcia komunikacji ze starszą osobą z uszkodzeniem słuchu, które mogą ułatwić działania podejmowane przez pracowników socjalnych, opiekunów w DPS, opiekunki środowiskowe, opiekunów osoby starszej, opiekuna medycznego, asystenta rodziny.
Philosophy’s Future as a Problem-Solving Discipline
Authors: Kamber Richard ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: January 2020

Scientists often reach provisional agreement solutions to problems central to their disciplines, whereas philosophers do not. Although philosophy has been practiced by outstanding intellects for over two thousand years, philosophers have not reached agreement, provisional or otherwise, on the solution or dissolution of any central philosophical problem by philosophical methods. What about philosophy’s future? Until about 1970, philosophers were generally optimistic. Some pinned their hopes on revolution in methodology, others on reform of practice. The case for gradual reform still finds articulate advocates in philosophers like Michael Dummett and Timothy Williamson, but many philosophers today suspect that perennial disagreement may be inescapable. I consider three explanations for the inescapability of perennial disagreement—Richard Rorty’s relativism, Colin McGinn’s skepticism, and Nicholas Rescher’s pluralism—and find each wanting. I argue that a better explanation is the resistance of philosophers to commit, as scientists do, to formulating testable theories and collecting data to help decide between competing theories. I close by proposing that experimental philosophy, a movement still in its infancy, holds the promise of reuniting philosophy with science and moving philosophers closer to agreement on the solution of its central problems.
The Contingency of Science and the Future of Philosophy
Authors: Kidd Ian James ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: January 2020

Contemporary metaphilosophical debates on the future of philosophy invariably include references to the natural sciences. This is wholly understandable given the cognitive and cultural authority of the sciences and their contributions to philosophical thought and practice. However such appeals to the sciences should be moderated by reflections on contingency of sciences. Using the work of contemporary historians and philosophers of science, I argue that an awareness of the radical contingency of science supports the claim that philosophy’s future should not be construed as either dependent or necessarily related to that of the sciences. Therefore contemporary debates – about the possibility of philosophy’s status as a science, say – should be tempered by an appreciation of the fact that science may cease to be a significant feature of future metaphilosophical debates. I conclude by considering the implications of this claim for assessments of the progressiveness of philosophy.
La sociopsicohermenéutica de los tipos sociolibidinales
Authors: Barbeta Viñas Marc
Published: January 2020

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo contribuir al desarrollo del enfoque de los tipos sociolibidinales, elaborado originalmente por el sociólogo Alfonso Ortí. Se plantea una actualización de este modelo teórico-metodológico a partir de una propuesta de articulación entre estructuras sociales definidas por la sociología y estructuras afectivas caracterizadas por la psicología dinámica de orientación psicoanalítica. Adicionalmente se presentan algunas notas metodológicas orientadas a la aplicación de la perspectiva sociolibidinal en el seno de investigaciones empíricas. Se concluye la validez metodológica de este enfoque sociopsicohermenéutico dentro de la tradición cualitativa en sociología. La capacidad heurística y reveladora de sus resultados en investigaciones empíricas avalan y contrastan el carácter fecundo del mismo para la investigación social.The aim of this work is to contribute to the development of the sociolibidinal types approach, originally developed by the sociologist Alfonso Ortí. An update of this theoretical-methodological model is proposed from an articulation between social structures defined by sociology and affective structures characterized by psychoanalytic psychology. In addition, some methodological notes are presented oriented to the application of the sociolibidinal perspective within empirical investigations. We conclude the methodological validity of this sociopsychic-hermeneutical model within the qualitative tradition in sociology. The heuristic capacity and the revelation of its results in the available empirical investigations are contrasted with its fruitful character for social research.
«Així com un camp de batalla»: A l’entorn de les imatges de tipus militar als sermons de Vicent Ferrer
Authors: Aguilar Josep Antoni
Published: January 2020

El corpus sermonari de sant Vicent Ferrer es ric en simils i al・legories de tall bellic. El present article analitza l’us d’aquest tipus d’imatgeria per part del dominic valencia, principalmente mitjancant la lectura comparada dels seus sermons amb els d’altres predicadors medievals i diversos tractats de predicacio de l’epoca. En concret, hom centra l’atencio en tres aspectes de la presencia d’aquesta mena d’imatges dins la predicacio vicentina: a) la presentacio de Jesucrist com un cavaller (Christus miles) que lluita contra el diable per tal de redimir la humanitat; b) el desenvolupament de similitudines complexes en que el conjunt de la cristiandat es presentat com una host en formacio de batalla contra els vicis i les temptacions; i  c) el recurs frequent a l’al・legoria del castell espiritual, un simbol el significat del qual fluctúa en funcio de cada sermo.Saint Vincent Ferrer’s corpus of sermons presents a rich variety of military similes and allegories. The present paper analyzes the use of these images in Ferrerian preaching, and does it mainly by means of a comparative approach which takes into account also the work of other medieval preachers and several Artes praedicandi treatises. Particular consideration has been given to three diferent aspects of the use of this sort of imagery in Ferrer’s sermons: a) the portrayal of Jesus Christ as a knight (Christus miles) who jousts against the devil for human salvation; b) the elaboration of complex similitudines in which the whole of Christendom is represented as a host assembled in battle array against temptations and vices; c) the regular use of the spiritual allegory of the castle under siege, a symbol whose meaning fluctuates from sermon to sermon.
La paròdia amorosa d’"Era una dona com les altres", de Francesc Trabal
Authors: Llopis i Alarcón Moisès
Published: January 2020

El present article se centra en l’anàlisi detallada de la paròdia en ”Era una dona com les altres”(1932), una de les novel·les que menys atenció ha rebut per part de la comunitat científica. Per això, l’article repassa les aportacions prèvies sobre la consideració de l’obra de Trabal, defineix i delimita el concepte de paròdia, i l’aplica a la novel·la, específicament en relació amb un dels motius de la novel·la psicològica: el triangle amorós.This paper focuses on the detailed analysis of parody in “Era una dona com les altres” (1932), one of the novels that has received less attention from the scientific community. For this reason, the paper reviews the previous contributions on the consideration of the work of Trabal, defines and delimits the concept of parody, and applies it to the novel, specifically in relation to one of the motifs of the psychological novel: love triangle.
Soft tissue sarcoma in neurofibromatosis type 1: A rare case of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the skin
Authors: Chung Young Hun , Jang Jin Woo , Cho Jae Young
Published: January 2020

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a rare and often aggressive soft tissue sarcoma originating from the sheaths of peripheral nerves. Approximately 50% of MPNSTs occur in patients with neurofibromatosis (NF). These tumors often present as deep soft tissue lesions, arising from the nerve plexuses of the extremities or from the nerves extending from the trunk. They rarely occur in the skin, especially in patients with NF. Herein, we report our experience with an MPNST of the skin in a patient with NF.
Protocolo de estudio cuasi-experimental para promover un estilo interpersonal de apoyo a la autonomía en docentes de educación física
Authors: Moreno-Murcia Juan Antonio , Huéscar Hernández Elisa , Nuñez Alonso Juan Luis , León Jaime , Valero Valenzuela Alfonso , Conte Luis
Published: January 2020

Según la Teoría de la Autodeterminación (Deci y Ryan, 1985, 2002), el estilo interpersonal que utilice el educador puede tener un fuerte impacto en la motivación de los estudiantes. Los objetivos de este artículo fueron: (i) explicar la justificación y desarrollo de un programa de formación basado en esta teoría para promover el apoyo a la autonomía; (ii) describir el protocolo de estudio y los procedimientos de evaluación del programa de formación; y (iii) probar la integridad del protocolo de estudio para una futura intervención. De un total de 40 docentes de educación física, se asignarán 20 a un grupo de intervención o a un grupo control (n = 20). Durante un período de 8 semanas, los docentes del grupo de intervención completarán un programa de formación en apoyo a la autonomía a través de varias fases. Se evaluarán indicadores que caracterizan el estilo interpersonal de apoyo a la autonomía de forma cualitativa y cuantitativa, tanto al docente como al estudiante. La recogida de los datos de la línea base cuantitativa se llevará a cabo un mes antes del inicio de la intervención y un mes después de la finalización del período de intervención. Los datos cuantitativos se analizarán mediante análisis multinivel. Para explorar las percepciones del programa de formación, también se llevará a cabo un seguimiento a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas con docentes y miembros de la clase, de cuatro a seis semanas después del final de la intervención. Este estudio cuenta con la aprobación del Comité de Ética de las instituciones participantes. Los hallazgos del estudio se difundirán a través de revistas de impacto científico y presentaciones en conferencias sobre la temática de estudio de carácter internacional.
Resiliência em atletas de Artes Marciais Mistas
Authors: Pires Daniel Alvarez , Lima Polyana Almeida , Penna Eduardo Macedo
Published: January 2020

Lidar com situações impostas em treinamentos e competições e saber administrá-las emocionalmente é essencial para que atletas apresentem um desempenho elevado. Estudos apontam que atletas resilientes apresentam a capacidade de enfrentar e interpretar positivamente situações adversas. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo investigar a dinâmica do processo de resiliência em atletas profissionais de MMA. A amostra desse estudo foi constituída por 10 atletas brasileiros. O instrumento utilizadLuchar con situaciones impuestas en competiciones y entrenamientos y saber administrarlas emocionalmente es esencial para que los atletas presenten un buen resultado en competiciones. Los estudios apuntan a la resiliencia como un fenómeno que ejerce capacidad de enfrentar e interpretar positivamente situaciones adversas. Esta investigación tiene como objetivo general investigar la dinámica del proceso de resiliencia en atletas profesionales de MMA y como objetivos específicos analizar las fuentes de estrés y los aspectos psicológicos de protección al atleta. La muestra de este estudio fue constituida por 10 atletas brasileños. El instrumento utilizado fue un guión de entrevista semiestructurada, teniendo como base la teoría fundamentada de la resiliencia psicológica y óptimo desempeño deportivo. Los resultados de este estudio constataron que la dinámica del proceso de resiliencia puede ocurrir cuando los factores internos propios del individuo y también factores externos como el ambiente y las relaciones sociales, vivenciados por los atletas se interactúan, produciendo respuestas favorables incluso en las situaciones proveedoras de estrés de la modalidad.o foi um roteiro de entrevista semiestruturada, tendo como base a teoria fundamentada da resiliência psicológica e ótimo desempenho esportivo. Os resultados constataram que o processo de resiliência pode ocorrer quando os fatores internos (próprios do indivíduo) e fatores externos (como o ambiente e as relações sociais) se interagem, produzindo respostas favoráveis mesmo em situações provedoras de estresse da modalidade.
Perfeccionismo interpersonal, miedo a fallar, y afectos en el deporte
Authors: Pineda-Espejel Heriberto Antonio , Morquecho-Sánchez Raquel , Fernández Raúl , González-Hernández Juan
Published: January 2020

El objetivo de este estudio fue probar un modelo predictivo que analiza la secuencia: preocupaciones perfeccionistas, miedo a fallar, y consecuencias de afectos positivos y negativos en las sesiones de entrenamiento deportivo en niños y adolescentes. Así como analizar el papel mediador del miedo a fallar. De las preocupaciones perfeccionistas nos centramos en el poder relativo de la influencia del perfeccionismo interpersonal, específicamente en dos facetas, presión de los padres y presión del entrenador. Participaron 142 deportistas federados de ambos sexos, con una edad media de 12.5 años (DT = 1.81), quienes respondieron a un conjunto de cuestionarios para medir las variables de estudio. Los resultados mostraron que la percepción de presión que ejercen dos fuentes primarias de evaluación de los deportistas, padres y entrenador, predicen los afectos negativos, sólo si en el deportista se desarrolla el miedo a fallar durante los entrenamientos deportivos. Estudiar simultáneamente el rol de los padres y entrenador es importante, ya que guía futuras intervenciones enfocadas a maximizar la influencia benéfica de los padres y entrenadores. En conclusión, el miedo a fallar es una emoción subjetiva, que tiene antecedentes ambientales -perfeccionismo interpersonal-, y consecuencias afectivas.
Reducción y validación de un cuestionario para medir las necesidades psicológicas de los deportistas (CNPD-15)
Authors: López Roel Santiago , Dosil Díaz Joaquín
Published: January 2020

El estudio de las variables psicológicas en el deporte es un punto clave para entender los diferentes comportamientos y resultados en el mundo del deporte, así como para desarrollar diferentes estrategias de intervención psicológica para mejorar el rendimiento. Recoger información de variables psicológicas de una forma sencilla y práctica nos permitirá conocer, en mayor profundidad, el campo de la psicología deportiva. Por ello, el objetivo del presente estudio fue reducir y validar el Cuestionario de Necesidades Psicológicas del Deportista (CNPD) de Dosil (2005) de 30 ítems que se dividen en 4 factores: Concentración, Activación, Confianza y Motivación. Se recogió una muestra de 327 deportistas de 18 deportes diferentes y con edades comprendidas entre los 11 y los 54 años (M = 18.47 ; DT = 7.1). Los resultados de los análisis psicométricos mostraron una buena validez y una alta fiabilidad, obteniendo un instrumento reducido a 15 ítems y 4 factores, adecuado para su aplicación en el ámbito del deporte.
Wolfgang Heinemann und die Pragmatik - zur Problematisierung von pragmatischen Ansätzen in ausgewählten Beiträgen des Forschers
Authors: Bilut-Homplewicz Zofia
Published: January 2020

The objective of this paper is to review Wolfgang Heinemann’s pragmatic orientation, which constitutes one of the most significant components of his works. Firstly, the importance of pragmatic aspects in Heinemann’s three synthetic articles is discussed. Then, an important question about the role of these aspects in the aforementioned works is analysed as well as how the author conveys that knowledge to the reader.
Human Neocortical Neurosolver (HNN), a new software tool for interpreting the cellular and network origin of human MEG/EEG data
Authors: Neymotin Samuel A , Daniels Dylan S , Caldwell Blake , McDougal Robert A , Carnevale Nicholas T , Jas Mainak , Moore Christopher I , Hines Michael L , Hämäläinen Matti , Jones Stephanie R
Published: January 2020

Magneto- and electro-encephalography (MEG/EEG) non-invasively record human brain activity with millisecond resolution providing reliable markers of healthy and disease states. Relating these macroscopic signals to underlying cellular- and circuit-level generators is a limitation that constrains using MEG/EEG to reveal novel principles of information processing or to translate findings into new therapies for neuropathology. To address this problem, we built Human Neocortical Neurosolver (HNN, https://hnn.brown.edu) software. HNN has a graphical user interface designed to help researchers and clinicians interpret the neural origins of MEG/EEG. HNN’s core is a neocortical circuit model that accounts for biophysical origins of electrical currents generating MEG/EEG. Data can be directly compared to simulated signals and parameters easily manipulated to develop/test hypotheses on a signal’s origin. Tutorials teach users to simulate commonly measured signals, including event related potentials and brain rhythms. HNN’s ability to associate signals across scales makes it a unique tool for translational neuroscience research.
Lower Atmospheric Wind Dynamics as Measured by the 1290 MHz Wind Profiler Radar Located at Cardington (Lat. 52.10ºN, Long. 0.42ºE), UK and Their Comparisons with Near-by Radiosonde Instrument
Authors: Satyavani M. , Brahmanandam P. S. , V. Subba Rao P. S. , P. Rao M.
Published: January 2020

This study reports diurnal variations of wind directions, wind speed of vector winds, and the evolution of boundary layer (BL) over a mid-latitude measured using a transportable 1290 MHz wind profiling radar located at Cardington (Lat. 52.10ºN; Long. 0.42ºE), Bedfordshire, UK from 17 to 28 April 2010. The horizontal winds show benign behavior during nighttime hours, while winds during daytime hours had magnitudes around, on average, 10-20 m/s, in the majority of the cases. The heights of the boundary layer (BL) varied from as low as ~1100 m to ~2600 km and BL height had shown to have evolved from 0700 universal time (UT) onwards and collapsed by 0000 UT.  Besides, a comparison made between winds measured by the 1290 MHz radar and near-by radiosonde showed a moderate similitude between them, albeit a few discrepancies are found in wind directions and speeds. The possible reasons for these discrepancies could be different volume sensing of observations of these independent observations. An attempt is, therefore, made to calculate radiosonde balloon drifts [1] for the ascending node of the balloons, which had confirmed that the balloons often drifted horizontally as long as up to 100 km. The large drifts, most probably, are the possible reasons for the mismatching of winds measured by these two independent remote sensing instruments.
Ex-vivo Acetylcholinesterase and Butyrylcholinesterase Inhibitory Activities Assay of G. asiatica and G. tiliaefolia (Tiliaceae) Leaves
Authors: Islam Joy Md. Kamrul , Akhter Nazma , Reza Rawnak , Rahman Antara Mst. Sayma , Islam Md. Shariful , De la Cruz Celia-Vargas , Islam Md. Rakibul
Published: January 2020

Aims: Our study was carried out to appraise acetylcholinestrase (AChE) and butyrylcholinestrase (BChE) inhibitory activities of Grewia asiatica and Grewia tiliaefolia leaves extracts.

Study Design: For the purpose of these experiments the extracts were subjected to an ex-vivo study.

Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out between June 2018 to December 2018 in the Department of Pharmacy, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Methodology: In this study, cholinesterase inhibitory activities of different fractions of crude ethanol extract of both plants were examined using swiss albino mice at 300 mg/kg b.w. dose. We determined anti-acetylcholinestrase (AChE) and anti-butyrylcholinestrase (BChE) activities using slightly modified Elman coupled enzyme assay.

Results: The highest inhibition of bovine brain acetylcholinesterase and human blood butyrylcholinesterase were exhibited by PEF and CLF of G. asiatica with the IC50 values were found to be 55.88 μg/ml and 26.14 μg/ml respectively whereas the highest inhibition of bovine brain acetylcholinesterase and human blood butyrylcholinesterase were exhibited by CLF of G. tiliaefolia.

Conclusion: The result of the present study on various fractions of these plants has a considerable anti-acetylcholinesterase and anti-butyrylcholinesterase activities which suggest its effectiveness against various neurodegenerative disorders.
Effect of Liquid Manure on Growth and Yield of Summer Green Gram (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek)
Authors: Chongre Subrata , Mondal Ramyajit , Biswas Soumik , Munshi Ammaruddin , Mondal Riasen , Pramanick Mahadev
Published: January 2020

A field experiment was undertaken to study the effect of different liquid manure on growth and yield of green gram during summer seasons of 2015 and 2016. The experiment was conducted at Model Organic Farm at Kalyani C block of Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya Nadia under New alluvial zone of West Bengal with 8 different treatments of liquid manure i.e. (T1 = Jivamrut+FYM, T2 = Sanjivak+FYM, T3 = Panchagavya+FYM, T4 = Cow urine+FYM, T5 = Vermiwash+Cow urine + FYM, T6 = Vermiwash+FYM, T7 = Vermicompost+FYM, T8 = Control) and with three replications. The result of experiment revealed that the combined application of Panchagavya @8 kg N equivalent along with FYM @ 12 kg N equivalent (T3) exerted significant influence towards higher growth parameters like plant height, LAI and dry matter accumulation throughout the crop growth period, yield attributes like number of pod/plant, pod length, number of seeds/pod and test weight and thus achieved maximum grain yield (1085 kg/ha) and stover yield (3224 kg/ha). On the basis of field performance, it may be inferred that the treatment FYM@12 kg N equivalent at land preparation + Panchgavya @8 kg N equivalent (twice equal split applications at 30 DAS and 45 DAS through irrigation water) may be recommended as a better organic package of greengram followed by FYM @12 kg N equivalent at land preparation + vermicompost @8 kg N equivalent (twice equal split applications at 30 DAS and 45 DAS as top dressing) among all other treatments applied in the soil.
Effect of Germination on Vitamin C Content and Amylolytic Activity of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd)
Authors: Srujana M. Naga Sai , Kumari B. Anila , Maheswari K. Uma , Devi K. B. Suneetha , Suneetha W. Jessie
Published: January 2020

Aims: To study the parameters for recording speed of germination, vitamin C and amylolytic changes in quinoa over a period of 72 h.

Sample: Whole (HGQ) quinoa grain (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) was procured from Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, PJTS Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad and commercially processed quinoa seed (CGQ) was purchased from local market was studied for the germination capacity after dehulling.

Study Design: Analyzing the germination speed parameters and vitamin C, amylolytic changes over 72 h of time period.

Place and Duration of Study: Analysis was conducted in PGRC Laboratory, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.

Results: Quinoa has strong germination capacity. The result indicates that higher FGP was seen at 20°C (83%) followed by 15°C (81%) and 25°C (80%). The radicals protruded after 4hrs of imbibition and reached to maximum length at 68hrs for 15°C and 25°C, where as it continued up to 72hrs for 20°C. Box plot diagram showed the median values at 20°C temperature ranged between 0.95 to 36.95 where as at 15°C it was 0.41 to 29.1 and 0.69 to 33.55 in 25°C indicating maximum viability of the grain at 20°C temperature. The mean scores of vitamin C content was high at 20°C temperature at all stages when compared to other two temperatures i.e. 15°C and 25°C. It showed that α- amylase activity was developed in germinated samples and rapidly increased up to 32hrs of imbibition and slightly decreased after 48hrs of germination.

Conclusion: Quinoa has high germinated capacity as it started from 4hrs upon germination.
The Effects of Combining Farm Yard Manure, Starter Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Zinc on Growth and Yield of Green Grams
Authors: Muindi Esther Mwende , Muindi Consalata Mueni , Ndiso James
Published: January 2020

Green gram (Vigna radiate l.) is an important legume grown within Kenyan Coast. Despite the crops importance as a locally available nutrient supplement, its production is constrained by declining soil fertility caused by poor agronomic practices. A field experiment was established during the March-June, 2019 long rains in multi locational sites at Matuga and Mivumoni in Kwale County. The experiment was aimed at investigating the effect of integrating farm yard manure, zinc and starter nitrogen and phosphorus on soil fertility, growth and yield of green grams. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Treatments included: Zinc, NP, Manure, Manure+ zinc, NP+ zinc and control. Green gram variety tested was KS20. Data collected included: Initial soil chemical properties, plant height, number of leaves per plant, number of pods per plant, grains per pod, weight of 100 grains, biomass and grain yield. Results showed that Zinc+ manure significantly promoted the highest plant height, number of leaves, grain yield. Plots treated with zinc+ manure recorded 32% higher plant height and 46% higher grain yield compared to NP applied plots. In conclusion, integration of manure and zinc was most effective in promoting green grams growth and yield. Since, this research was carried out on station in ferralic, chromic Luvisols; there is need for long term trials in farmers’ fields with diverse soil properties and environmental conditions.
Phosphatidylethanolamine accelerates aggregation of the amyloidogenic N‐terminal fragment of apoA‐I
Authors: Kurimitsu Naoko , Mizuguchi Chiharu , Fujita Kaho , Taguchi Suzuno , Ohgita Takashi , Nishitsuji Kazuchika , Shimanouchi Toshinori , Saito Hiroyuki
Published: January 2020

Membrane lipid composition is known to influence aggregation and fibril formation of many amyloidogenic proteins. Here, we found that phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) accelerates aggregation of the N‐terminal 1‒83 fragment of an amyloidogenic G26R variant of apoA‐I on lipid membranes. Circular dichroism and isothermal titration calorimetry measurements demonstrated that PE does not affect the α‐helical structure and lipid binding property of apoA‐I 1‐83/G26R. Rather, fluorescence measurements indicated that PE induces more ordered lipid packing at the interfacial and acyl chain regions, providing more hydrophobic environments especially around the highly amyloidogenic regions in apoA‐I on the membrane surface. These results suggest that PE promotes aggregation of the amyloidogenic N‐terminal fragment of apoA‐I on lipid membranes by inducing hydrophobic membrane environments.
Prevalence and Intensity of Salmincola edwardsii in Brook Trout in Northwest New Brunswick, Canada
Authors: White Carson F. H. , Gray Michelle A. , Kidd Karen A. , Duffy Michael S. , Lento Jennifer , Monk Wendy A.
Published: January 2020

Parasites can compromise the health and fitness of individual fish, and it is important to generate baseline information that can then be used to document changes in the abundance and distribution of potentially pathogenic parasites. The ectoparasitic copepod Salmincola edwardsii was assessed with respect to prevalence (percentage of infected fish per site), infection intensity (number of parasites per infected fish), and attachment location on Brook Trout Salvelinus fontinalis in northwest New Brunswick, Canada. Ten sample sites were assessed, with six sites on two streams in the Quisibis River basin and four sites on three streams in the Restigouche River basin. Parasite species identity was supported by 100% sequence identity with S. edwardsii in a variable region within 28S rDNA. The prevalence of fish infected per site ranged from 19.0% to 79.6%, with an overall prevalence of 48.5 ± 19.1% (mean ± SD) per site. Mean infection intensity was 1.5 ± 0.9 copepods/fish (range = 1–7), with parasites almost exclusively surrounding the dorsal fin and/or adipose fin (97.6%). There was no influence of trout age-class on parasite prevalence. Some fish presented with fin erosion at the site of parasite attachment (12.5%), and 6.2% also presented with hyperplastic skin lesions where no parasites were observed, that could be misinterpreted as secondary bacterial or fungal infections. Skin and fin damage were significantly more common when fish were infected with three or more individual parasites. The pathogenic potential of this parasite makes its presence noteworthy as a risk to salmonids that are both recreationally and ecologically important.
A Review of Vertical Organic Transistors
Authors: Kleemann Hans , Krechan Kevin , Fischer Axel , Leo Karl
Published: January 2020

Powerful electronic devices require performant short‐channel transistors. For organic electronics, though, promising low‐cost and flexible electronic circuits, high processing costs for short channel devices are not acceptable. In this regard, vertical organic transistors (VOTs) are an attractive alternative, and in fact, today they reach the highest transition frequency (40 MHz) and the highest footprint current density (>1 MA cm−2) among all organic transistors. Here, all VOT concepts are reviewed, while discussing device physics, integration approaches, and highlighting the recent developments. The upcoming challenges for the VOT technology are also presented with a guideline for further developments.