bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estimate of changes in agricultural terrestrial nitrogen pathways and ammonia emissions from 1850 to present in the Community Earth System Model
Authors: Riddick Stuart , Ward Daniel , Hess Peter , Mahowald Natalie , Massad Raia , Holland Elisabeth
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Nitrogen applied to the surface of the land for agricultural purposes represents a significant source of reactive nitrogen (Nr) that can be emitted as a gaseous Nr species, be denitrified to atmospheric nitrogen (N2), run off during rain events or form plant-useable nitrogen in the soil. To investigate the magnitude, temporal variability and spatial heterogeneity of nitrogen pathways on a global scale from sources of animal manure and synthetic fertilizer, we developed a mechanistic parameterization of these pathways within a global terrestrial land model, the Community Land Model (CLM). In this first model version the parameterization emphasizes an explicit climate-dependent approach while using highly simplified representations of agricultural practices, including manure management and fertilizer application. The climate-dependent approach explicitly simulates the relationship between meteorological variables and biogeochemical processes to calculate the volatilization of ammonia (NH3), nitrification and runoff of Nr following manure or synthetic fertilizer application. For the year 2000, approximately 125 Tg N yr−1 is applied as manure and 62 Tg N yr−1 is applied as synthetic fertilizer. We estimate the resulting global NH3 emissions are 21 Tg N yr−1 from manure (17 % of manure production) and 12 Tg N yr−1 from fertilizer (19 % of fertilizer application); reactive nitrogen runoff during rain events is calculated as 11 Tg N yr−1 from manure and 5 Tg N yr−1 from fertilizer. The remaining nitrogen from manure (93 Tg N yr−1) and synthetic fertilizer (45 Tg N yr−1) is captured by the canopy or transferred to the soil nitrogen pools. The parameterization was implemented in the CLM from 1850 to 2000 using a transient simulation which predicted that, even though absolute values of all nitrogen pathways are increasing with increased manure and synthetic fertilizer application, partitioning of nitrogen to NH3 emissions from manure is increasing on a percentage basis, from 14 % of nitrogen applied in 1850 (3 Tg NH3 yr−1) to 17 % of nitrogen applied in 2000 (21 Tg NH3 yr−1). Under current manure and synthetic fertilizer application rates we find a global sensitivity of an additional 1 Tg NH3 (approximately 3 % of manure and fertilizer) emitted per year per °C of warming. While the model confirms earlier estimates of nitrogen fluxes made in a range of studies, its key purpose is to provide a theoretical framework that can be employed within a biogeochemical model, that can explicitly respond to climate and that can evolve and improve with further observation.
Application of Machine Learning For Real-time Evaluation of Salinity (or TDS) in Drinking Water Using Photonic Sensor
Authors: Roy Sandip Kumar , Sharan Preeta
Published: June 2016

Abstract. World is facing unprecedented problem to safeguard 0.4 percent of potable water, which is eventually depleting day-by-day. From literature survey it has been observed that the refractive index (RI) of water changes with change in salinity or total dissolved solids (TDS). In this paper we have proposed an automatic system that can be used for real-time evaluation of salinity or TDS in drinking water. Photonic Crystal (PhC) based ring resonator sensor has been designed and simulated using MEEP tool and Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) algorithm. The modelled and designed sensor is highly sensitive to the changes in RI of water sample. This work includes a real-time based natural sequence follower which is a machine learning algorithm of Naïve Bayesian type. A sequence of statistical algorithm implemented in MATLAB with reference to training data to analyse the sample water. Further interfacing has been done using Raspberry Pi device to provide an easy display to show the result of water analysis. The main advantage of the designed sensor with interface is to check whether the salinity or TDS in drinking water is less than 1000 ppm or not.
A nonlinear modelling-based high-order response surface method for predicting monthly pan evaporations
Authors: Keshtegar Behrooz , Kisi Ozgur
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Accurate modelling of pan evaporation has a vital importance in the planning and management of water resources. In this paper, the response surface method (RSM) is extended for estimation of monthly pan evaporations using high-order response surface (HORS) function. A HORS function is proposed to improve the accurate predictions with various climatic data, which are solar radiation, air temperature, relative humidity and wind speed from two stations, Antalya and Mersin, in Mediterranean Region of Turkey. The HORS predictions were compared to artificial neural networks (ANNs), neuro-fuzzy (ANFIS) and fuzzy genetic (FG) methods in these stations. Finally, the pan evaporation of Mersin station was estimated using input data of Antalya station in terms of HORS, FG, ANNs, and ANFIS modelling. Comparison results indicated that HORS models performed slightly better than FG, ANN and ANFIS models. The HORS approach could be successfully and simply applied to estimate the monthly pan evaporations.
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF MASSIVE DIGITAL ORTHOPHOTO MAP DATABASE IN CHINA
Authors: Yang Mei , Liu Jianjun , Zhang Yuanjie , Li Xuemei
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Digital orthophoto maps have great advantages of high precision, plentiful information, fine intuition and visualization and convenient acquisition, as one of the most important part of national spatial data infrastructure (NSDI), and a type of required data resources in geo-spatial industry.Within last few years, large volume of high-resolution remotely sensed images have become available, obtained by various remotely sensed platforms. The acquired remotely sensed images continuously increasing by exponential order have brought a series of problems about storage, management, distribution and applications of massive image data. The objectives of the following research is to investigate how to design and construct national digital orthophoto map database which is mainly constituted by domestic remotely sensed images. In this paper, according to technical characteristics of national fundamental geo-information image database, we analyzed and then put forward the demands and functions of multi-source and massive database of digital orthophoto maps, and constructed an example of DOM database primarily on the basis of domestic remoted images such as ZY-3 and TH-1.
QUALITY TEST VARIOUS EXISTING DEM IN INDONESIA TOWARD 10 METER NATIONAL DEM
Authors: Amhar Fahmi
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Indonesia has various DEM from many sources and various acquisition date spreaded in the past two decades. There are DEM from spaceborne system (Radarsat, TerraSAR-X, ALOS, ASTER-GDEM, SRTM), airborne system (IFSAR, Lidar, aerial photos) and also terrestrial one. The research objective is the quality test and how to extract best DEM in particular area. The method is using differential GPS levelling using geodetic GPS equipment on places which is ensured not changed during past 20 years. The result has shown that DEM from TerraSAR-X and SRTM30 have the best quality (rmse 3.1 m and 3.5 m respectively). Based on this research, it was inferred that these parameters are still positively correlated with the basic concept, namely that the lower and the higher the spatial resolution of a DEM data, the more imprecise the resulting vertical height.
NASADEM GLOBAL ELEVATION MODEL: METHODS AND PROGRESS
Authors: Crippen R. , Buckley S. , Agram P. , Belz E. , Gurrola E. , Hensley S. , Kobrick M. , Lavalle M. , Martin J. , Neumann M. , Nguyen Q. , Rosen P. , Shimada J. , Simard M. , Tung W.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. NASADEM is a near-global elevation model that is being produced primarily by completely reprocessing the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) radar data and then merging it with refined ASTER GDEM elevations. The new and improved SRTM elevations in NASADEM result from better vertical control of each SRTM data swath via reference to ICESat elevations and from SRTM void reductions using advanced interferometric unwrapping algorithms. Remnant voids will be filled primarily by GDEM3, but with reduction of GDEM glitches (mostly related to clouds) and therefore with only minor need for secondary sources of fill.
ICESAT VALIDATION OF TANDEM-X I-DEMS OVER THE UK
Authors: Feng L. , Muller J.-P.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. From the latest TanDEM-X mission (bistatic X-Band interferometric SAR), globally consistent Digital Elevation Model (DEM) will be available from 2017, but their accuracy has not yet been fully characterised. This paper presents the methods and implementation of statistical procedures for the validation of the vertical accuracy of TanDEM-X iDEMs at grid-spacing of approximately 12.5 m, 30 m and 90 m based on processed ICESat data over the UK in order to assess their potential extrapolation across the globe. The accuracy of the TanDEM-X iDEM in UK was obtained as follows: against ICESat GLA14 elevation data, TanDEM-X iDEM has −0.028±3.654 m over England and Wales and 0.316 ± 5.286 m over Scotland for 12 m, −0.073 ± 6.575 m for 30 m, and 0.0225 ± 9.251 m at 90 m. Moreover, 90 % of all results at the three resolutions of TanDEM-X iDEM data (with a linear error at 90 % confidence level) are below 16.2 m. These validation results also indicate that derivative topographic parameters (slope, aspect and relief) have a strong effect on the vertical accuracy of the TanDEM-X iDEMs. In high-relief and large slope terrain, large errors and data voids are frequent, and their location is strongly influenced by topography, whilst in the low- to medium-relief and low slope sites, errors are smaller. ICESat derived elevations are heavily influenced by surface slope within the 70 m footprint as well as there being slope dependent errors in the TanDEM-X iDEMs.
VERTICAL ACCURACY ASSESSMENT OF 30-M RESOLUTION ALOS, ASTER, AND SRTM GLOBAL DEMS OVER NORTHEASTERN MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
Authors: Santillan J. R. , Makinano-Santillan M.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. The ALOS World 3D – 30 m (AW3D30), ASTER Global DEM Version 2 (GDEM2), and SRTM-30 m are Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) that have been made available to the general public free of charge. An important feature of these DEMs is their unprecedented horizontal resolution of 30-m and almost global coverage. The very recent release of these DEMs, particularly AW3D30 and SRTM- 30 m, calls for opportunities for the conduct of localized assessment of the DEM’s quality and accuracy to verify their suitability for a wide range of applications in hydrology, geomorphology, archaelogy, and many others. In this study, we conducted a vertical accuracy assessment of these DEMs by comparing the elevation of 274 control points scattered over various sites in northeastern Mindanao, Philippines. The elevations of these control points (referred to the Mean Sea Level, MSL) were obtained through 3rd order differential levelling using a high precision digital level, and their horizontal positions measured using a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. These control points are representative of five (5) land-cover classes namely brushland (45 points), built-up (32), cultivated areas (97), dense vegetation (74), and grassland (26). Results showed that AW3D30 has the lowest Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 5.68 m, followed by SRTM-30 m (RMSE = 8.28 m), and ASTER GDEM2 (RMSE = 11.98 m). While all the three DEMs overestimated the true ground elevations, the mean and standard deviations of the differences in elevations were found to be lower in AW3D30 compared to SRTM-30 m and ASTER GDEM2. The superiority of AW3D30 over the other two DEMS was also found to be consistent even under different landcover types, with AW3D30's RMSEs ranging from 4.29 m (built-up) to 6.75 m (dense vegetation). For SRTM-30 m, the RMSE ranges from 5.91 m (built-up) to 10.42 m (brushland); for ASTER GDEM2, the RMSE ranges from 9.27 m (brushland) to 14.88 m (dense vegetation). The results of the vertical accuracy assessment suggest that the AW3D30 is more accurate than SRTM-30 m and ASTER GDEM2, at least for the areas considered in this study. On the other hand, the tendencies of the three DEMs to overestimate true ground elevation can be considered an important finding that users of the DEMs in the Philippines should be aware of, and must be considered into decisions regarding use of these data products in various applications.
GENERATION OF THE 30 M-MESH GLOBAL DIGITAL SURFACE MODEL BY ALOS PRISM
Authors: Tadono T. , Nagai H. , Ishida H. , Oda F. , Naito S. , Minakawa K. , Iwamoto H.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Topographical information is fundamental to many geo-spatial related information and applications on Earth. Remote sensing satellites have the advantage in such fields because they are capable of global observation and repeatedly. Several satellite-based digital elevation datasets were provided to examine global terrains with medium resolutions e.g. the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM), the global digital elevation model by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER GDEM). A new global digital surface model (DSM) dataset using the archived data of the Panchromatic Remote-sensing Instrument for Stereo Mapping (PRISM) onboard the Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS, nicknamed “Daichi”) has been completed on March 2016 by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) collaborating with NTT DATA Corp. and Remote Sensing Technology Center, Japan. This project is called “ALOS World 3D” (AW3D), and its dataset consists of the global DSM dataset with 0.15 arcsec. pixel spacing (approx. 5 m mesh) and ortho-rectified PRISM image with 2.5 m resolution. JAXA is also processing the global DSM with 1 arcsec. spacing (approx. 30 m mesh) based on the AW3D DSM dataset, and partially releasing it free of charge, which calls “ALOS World 3D 30 m mesh” (AW3D30). The global AW3D30 dataset will be released on May 2016. This paper describes the processing status, a preliminary validation result of the AW3D30 DSM dataset, and its public release status. As a summary of the preliminary validation of AW3D30 DSM, 4.40 m (RMSE) of the height accuracy of the dataset was confirmed using 5,121 independent check points distributed in the world.
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT AN INTEROPERABLE INTERNET OF THINGS APPLICATION BASED ON AN EXTENDED OGC SENSORTHINGS API STANDARD
Authors: Huang C. Y. , Wu C. H.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. The Internet of Things (IoT) is an infrastructure that interconnects uniquely-identifiable devices using the Internet. By interconnecting everyday appliances, various monitoring and physical mashup applications can be constructed to improve people’s daily life. However, IoT devices created by different manufacturers follow different proprietary protocols and cannot communicate with each other. This heterogeneity issue causes different products to be locked in multiple closed ecosystems that we call IoT silos. In order to address this issue, a common industrial solution is the hub approach, which implements connectors to communicate with IoT devices following different protocols. However, with the growing number of proprietary protocols proposed by device manufacturers, IoT hubs need to support and maintain a lot of customized connectors. Hence, we believe the ultimate solution to address the heterogeneity issue is to follow open and interoperable standard. Among the existing IoT standards, the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) SensorThings API standard supports comprehensive conceptual model and query functionalities. The first version of SensorThings API mainly focuses on connecting to IoT devices and sharing sensor observations online, which is the sensing capability. Besides the sensing capability, IoT devices could also be controlled via the Internet, which is the tasking capability. While the tasking capability was not included in the first version of the SensorThings API standard, this research aims on defining the tasking capability profile and integrates with the SensorThings API standard, which we call the extended-SensorThings API in this paper. In general, this research proposes a lightweight JSON-based web service description, the “Tasking Capability Description”, allowing device owners and manufacturers to describe different IoT device protocols. Through the extended- SensorThings API, users and applications can follow a coherent protocol to control IoT devices that use different communication protocols, which could consequently achieve the interoperable Internet of Things infrastructure.
RASTERIZATION AND VOXELIZATION OF TWO- AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL SPACE PARTITIONINGS
Authors: Gorte Ben , Zlatanova Sisi
Published: June 2016

Abstract. The paper presents a very straightforward and effective algorithm to convert a space partitioning, made up of polyhedral objects, into a 3D block of voxels, which is fully occupied, i.e. in which every voxel has a value. In addition to walls, floors, etc. there are 'air' voxels, which in turn may be distinguished as indoor and outdoor air. The method is a 3D extension of a 2D polygon-to-raster conversion algorithm. The input of the algorithm is a set of non-overlapping, closed polyhedra, which can be nested or touching. The air volume is not necessarily represented explicitly as a polyhedron (it can be treated as 'background', leading to the 'default' voxel value). The approach consists of two stages, the first being object (boundary) based, the second scan-line based. In addition to planar faces, other primitives, such as ellipsoids, can be accommodated in the first stage without affecting the second.
A REVIEW OF RECENT RESEARCH IN INDOOR MODELLING & MAPPING
Authors: Gunduz M. , Isikdag U. , Basaraner M.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Indoor modeling and mapping has been an active area of research in last 20 years in order to tackle the problems related to positioning and tracking of people and objects indoors, and provides many opportunities for several domains ranging from emergency response to logistics in micro urban spaces. The outputs of recent research in the field have been presented in several scientific publications and events primarily related to spatial information science and technology. This paper summarizes the outputs of last 10 years of research on indoor modeling and mapping within a proper classification which covers 7 areas, i.e. Information Acquisition by Sensors, Model Definition, Model Integration, Indoor Positioning and LBS, Routing & Navigation Methods, Augmented and Virtual Reality Applications, and Ethical Issues. Finally, the paper outlines the current and future research directions and concluding remarks.
A SEMANTIC MODEL TO DEFINE INDOOR SPACE IN CONTEXT OF EMERGENCY EVACUATION
Authors: Maheshwari Nishith , Rajan K. S.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. There have been various ways in which the indoor space of a building has been defined. In most of the cases the models have specific purpose on which they focus such as facility management, visualisation or navigation. The focus of our work is to define semantics of a model which can incorporate different aspects of the space within a building without losing any information provided by the data model. In this paper we have suggested a model which defines indoor space in terms of semantic and syntactic features. Each feature belongs to a particular class and based on the class, has a set of properties associated with it. The purpose is to capture properties like geometry, topology and semantic information like name, function and capacity of the space from a real world data model. The features which define the space are determined using the geometric information and the classes are assigned based on the relationships like connectivity, openings and function of the space. The ontology of the classes of the feature set defined will be discussed in the paper.
GEOFENCING-BASED LOCALIZATION FOR 3D DATA ACQUISITION NAVIGATION
Authors: Nakagawa M. , Kamio T. , Yasojima H. , Kobayashi T.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Users require navigation for many location-based applications using moving sensors, such as autonomous robot control, mapping route navigation and mobile infrastructure inspection. In indoor environments, indoor positioning systems using GNSSs can provide seamless indoor-outdoor positioning and navigation services. However, instabilities in sensor position data acquisition remain, because the indoor environment is more complex than the outdoor environment. On the other hand, simultaneous localization and mapping processing is better than indoor positioning for measurement accuracy and sensor cost. However, it is not easy to estimate position data from a single viewpoint directly. Based on these technical issues, we focus on geofencing techniques to improve position data acquisition. In this research, we propose a methodology to estimate more stable position or location data using unstable position data based on geofencing in indoor environments. We verify our methodology through experiments in indoor environments.
SPICE TOOLS SUPPORTING PLANETARY REMOTE SENSING
Authors: Acton C. , Bachman N. , Semenov B. , Wright E.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. NASA's "SPICE"* ancillary information system has gradually become the de facto international standard for providing scientists the fundamental observation geometry needed to perform photogrammetry, map making and other kinds of planetary science data analysis. SPICE provides position and orientation ephemerides of both the robotic spacecraft and the target body; target body size and shape data; instrument mounting alignment and field-of-view geometry; reference frame specifications; and underlying time system conversions. SPICE comprises not only data, but also a large suite of software, known as the SPICE Toolkit, used to access those data and subsequently compute derived quantities–items such as instrument viewing latitude/longitude, lighting angles, altitude, etc. In existence since the days of the Magellan mission to Venus, the SPICE system has continuously grown to better meet the needs of scientists and engineers. For example, originally the SPICE Toolkit was offered only in Fortran 77, but is now available in C, IDL, MATLAB, and Java Native Interface. SPICE calculations were originally available only using APIs (subroutines), but can now be executed using a client-server interface to a geometry engine. Originally SPICE "products" were only available in numeric form, but now SPICE data visualization is also available. The SPICE components are free of cost, license and export restrictions. Substantial tutorials and programming lessons help new users learn to employ SPICE calculations in their own programs. The SPICE system is implemented and maintained by the Navigation and Ancillary Information Facility (NAIF)–a component of NASA's Planetary Data System (PDS). * Spacecraft, Planet, Instrument, Camera-matrix, Events
KOREAN LUNAR LANDER – CONCEPT STUDY FOR LANDING-SITE SELECTION FOR LUNAR RESOURCE EXPLORATION
Authors: Kim Kyeong Ja , Wöhler Christian , Ju Gwang Hyeok , Lee Seung–Ryeol , Rodriguez Alexis P. , Berezhnoy Alexey A. , van Gasselt Stephan , Grumpe Arne , Aymaz Rabab
Published: June 2016

Abstract. As part of the national space promotion plan and presidential national agendas South Korea’s institutes and agencies under the auspices of the Ministry of Science, Information and Communication Technology and Future Planning (MSIP) are currently developing a lunar mission package expected to reach Moon in 2020. While the officially approved Korean Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) is aimed at demonstrating technologies and monitoring the lunar environment from orbit, a lander – currently in pre-phase A – is being designed to explore the local geology with a particular focus on the detection and characterization of mineral resources. In addition to scientific and potential resource potentials, the selection of the landing-site will be partly constrained by engineering constraints imposed by payload and spacecraft layout. Given today’s accumulated volume and quality of available data returned from the Moon’s surface and from orbital observations, an identification of landing sites of potential interest and assessment of potential hazards can be more readily accomplished by generating synoptic snapshots through data integration. In order to achieve such a view on potential landing sites, higher level processing and derivation of data are required, which integrates their spatial context, with detailed topographic and geologic characterizations. We are currently assessing the possibility of using fuzzy c-means clustering algorithms as a way to perform (semi-) automated terrain characterizations of interest. This paper provides information and background on the national lunar lander program, reviews existing approaches – including methods and tools – for landing site analysis and hazard assessment, and discusses concepts to detect and investigate elemental abundances from orbit and the surface. This is achieved by making use of manual, semi-automated as well as fully-automated remote-sensing methods to demonstrate the applicability of analyses. By considering given boundary conditions, concrete procedures for determining potential landing sites of the Korean lunar lander could be proposed.
Wave simulation for the design of an innovative quay-wall: the case of Vlora's harbour
Authors: Antonini Alessandro , Archetti Renata , Lamberti Alberto
Published: June 2016

Abstract. The sea state and environmental sea conditions are basic data for the design of marine structures. Hindcasted wave data have been here applied for the definition of proper environmental conditions at sea, with the aim to estimate the design condition of an innovative quay wall concept, for a more efficient dock design. In this paper the results of a Computational Fluid Dynamic model is used to optimize the design of a non-reflective quay wall of Vlora's harbour and define design loads under the action of extreme conditions. The design wave conditions at the harbour entrance have been estimated analysing 31 years hindcasted waves data simulated through the application of WaveWatch III. Due to the particular geography and topography of the Vlora's Bay wave conditions generated from northwest are transferred to the harbour entrance with application of a 2D spectral wave model. Southern wave states, which are also the most critical for the port structures, are defined by means of a wave generation model, according the available wind measurements. In general hindcasted sea data, after the application of wave models at a proper scale, are the basic data in support of the maritime works through the propagation of design wave condition from off-shore to harbour entrance. The results show that the proposed method based on the numerical modelling allows the identification of the best site specific solution also for a location devoid of any wave measurement.
Baseline C-Reactive Protein Level Predicts Survival of Early-Stage Lung Cancer: Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Leuzzi Giovanni , Galeone Carlotta , Gisabella Mara , Duranti Leonardo , Taverna Francesca , Suatoni Paola , Morelli Daniele , Pastorino Ugo
Published: June 2016

Purpose

The prognostic impact of baseline C-reactive protein (CRP) in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is debated. To evaluate this issue, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the role of CRP value in predicting early-stage NSCLC survival.

Methods

Ten articles on early-stage NSCLC were eligible and included in our study. We performed a random-effects meta-analysis and assessed heterogeneity and publication bias. We pooled hazard ratio (HR) estimates and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) on mortality for the comparison between the study-specific highest category of CRP level versus the lowest one.

Results

In overall analysis, elevated pretreatment CRP values were significantly associated with poor overall survival (HR 1.60, 95% CI 1.30-1.97, p<0.001, I2 = 71.9%). Similar results were observed across considered strata. However, higher mortality risk was reported in studies in which CRP was combined with other factors (HR 1.96, 95% CI 1.58-2.45) and in those using a cutoff value of 3 mg/L (HR 1.89, 95% CI 1.52-2.35).

Conclusions

Based on our analysis, baseline high CRP level is significantly associated with poor prognosis in early-stage NSCLC. Further prospective controlled studies are needed to confirm these data.
Breve genealogia da família Cunha Pereira
Authors: Pereira Fernando Marcelino
Published: June 2016

O objetivo deste artigo é descrever e analisar o perfil social e político dos integrantes da família de Francisco Cunha Pereira Filho, diretor-presidente do jornal Gazeta do Povo. Para tal, apresentaremos descrição das gerações da família ratificando a presença de seus membros na esfera pública paranaense. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo central dar sequência nos estudos sobre as genealogias da classe dominante paranaense.
Poder Político e Familiar na ALEP: 1947-1962
Authors: Goulart Monica Helena Harrich Silva
Published: June 2016

Este texto se constitui de uma análise (em andamento) acerca da concentração de poder e das relações de parentesco naAssembleia Legislativa do Paraná, no período de 1947 a 1962.   Tal parlamento é entendido, nesse sentido, como subcampo  do  campo  político  paranaense,  conforme  possibilidades  de  investigação  a  partir  da  perspectiva bourdieusiana.   As trajetórias políticas e as biografias dos deputados são relevantes para o entendimento da concentração de poder e das relações de parentesco configuradas no referido espaço.  Dicionários e obras biográficas, textos sobre poder legislativo e política do Paraná, além de sites oficiais e específicos, são utilizados como fontes importantes para a pesquisa.
A disputa e a sub-representação das mulheres nos espaços de poder: o caso da Assembleia Legislativa da Paraíba
Authors: Andrade Lima Elizabeth Christina de , Nascimento Ana Paula Guedes do , Cordeiro Pontes Carolina De Moura
Published: June 2016

O advento da participação de mulheres na política suscita alguns pontos para reflexão. A trajetória enfrentada por mulheres a fim de conquistar o espaço público e deixar a condição de subordinada à esfera privada e do lar, as dificuldades e preconceitos ainda enfrentados para a instituição de posições dentro da prática política e a ineficácia da Lei de Cotas, são alguns dos aspectos que merecem ser discutidos quando se trata da disputa das mulheres por espaços de poder. Desse modo, este artigo centra suas análises na reconstrução do percurso histórico e cultural realizado pelas mulheres no que diz respeito a sua participação em espaços de liderança e de política, na estruturação do campo político e da Lei de Cotas e, sobretudo, na análise de uma possível relação entre a “condição de gênero” a partir da atuação parlamentar das três representantes femininas da Assembleia Legislativa do Estado da Paraíba, eleitas na Campanha de 2014. A construção da análise aqui proposta se deu a partir de dados coletados no ciberespaço, especialmente redes sociais, como o Facebook e do acompanhamento das principais reportagens publicadas nos sites e blogs locais, referentes às atividades e ações públicas das referidas deputadas.
Análise prosopográfica dos diretores do BNDES (1952-2015)
Authors: Estevinho Gloria
Published: June 2016

O que se propõe para este artigo é a análise de quem foram os Diretores do BNDES (Banco Nacional do Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social), uma instituição criada em 1952 e voltada para financiar, a longo prazo, a realização de investimento em todos os segmentos da economia de âmbito social, regional e ambiental, até os dias de hoje. Pretendemos verificar se estes indivíduos formam, em seu conjunto, uma elite política e administrativa nesta instituição e quais foram as formas de acesso a esse cargo: por meio de mérito/carreira tecnocrata ou por vias de parentesco/nepotismo, ou ambos. O método de análise utilizado para se compreender os diretores do BNDES será o prosopográfico. A partir da prosopografia busca-se entender o perfil geral destes diretores e de que maneira isto influenciaria nas diretrizes adotadas por esse banco. Portanto, o problema que se coloca é identificar esta “elite política/administrativa”, fundada sobre pesquisas empíricas. Esse estudo se faz necessário e se justifica, pois pouco ou nada se sabe sobre quem foram e qual o perfil destes diretores do BNDES. Esta análise específica a que se propõe este trabalho pode contribuir para a discussão mais ampla sobre o que é o Brasil e sua formação e mesmo o processo de formação dessa elite promovido no século XX pelo governo Vargas
A bancada dos júnior (es): famílias e parentesco no Legislativo Paranaense durante o governo Beto Richa
Authors: Miranda Eduardo Soncini
Published: June 2016

Investigamos a estrutura de poder e seus respectivos agentes políticos materializada na identificação das relações de parentesco e ocupação de cargos estratégicos dentro do Governo do Paraná, em especial nas secretarias de Estado e na Assembleia Legislativa do Paraná. Nesse sentido, buscamos explicitar as relações de interesse envolvendo, sobretudo, parlamentares e cargos políticos no aparelho de Estado (executivo, legislativo e judiciário), buscando assegurar vantagens e privilégios (sociais, econômicos e eleitorais) para esses participantes. Através da análise do perfil sociológico, das trajetórias políticas e dos cargos ocupados pelos atores e dados eleitorais afim de identificar situações de privilégio/destaque no que tange a relação de parentesco e ocupação de cargos estratégicos dentro do aparelho do Estado. Por fim, analisamos as trajetórias e conexões entre as famílias dos principais atores envolvidos dentro dessa complexa teia de interesses e resgataremos as origens históricas desses desdobramentos.
Entre a política e os políticos: notas sobre os espaços de concertação social e desenvolvimento rural nos pequenos municípios
Authors: Silva Rafael José Ramos
Published: June 2016

Entre a política e os políticos: notas sobre os espaços de concertação social e desenvolvimento rural nos pequenos municípios
O compasso, o esquadro e a ordem discreta: perfil sociológico dos grão-mestres da maçonaria paranaense, de Tiago Valenciano Previatto Amaral
Authors: Alves Alessandro Cavassin
Published: June 2016

O compasso, o esquadro e a ordem discreta: perfil sociológico dos grão-mestres da maçonaria paranaense, de Tiago Valenciano Previatto Amaral
Editorial
Authors: Vanali Ana Crhistina
Published: June 2016

Editorial
TRANSITANDO NO LIMIAR: PROCESSOS IDENTITÁRIOS E PERIGOS DE POLUIÇÃO NO CANDOMBLÉ
Authors: Bassi Francesca
Published: June 2016

Durante o tempo da iniciação, o filho-de-santo deve se proteger contra perigos de poluição por meio de uma serie de interditos. Esta proteção vai para além da ideia clássica de pureza para alcançar uma forma de controle das interações, permitindo a fixação de uma nova singularidade religiosa. Contaminações e sensibilizações indicam, ainda, uma ontologia especifica, atrelada aos aspectos relacionais da pessoa.
LA HERMENÉUTICA ANALÓGICA COMO ENFOQUE METODOLÓGICO PARA LA INTERPRETACIÓN DE EXPERIENCIAS
Authors: Vides David
Published: June 2016

Como parte del proyecto de investigación La Educación Religiosa Escolar como espacio de formación política, se presenta la adaptación de algunos lineamientos de la Hermenéutica Analógica, planteada por Mauricio Beuchot. La opción por esta corriente hermenéutica pasa por el reconocimiento de que el objetivo del proyecto asume como mediación las experiencias de docentes, y ello implica un ejercicio de interpretación y elaboración de nuevos sentidos. Dos partes componen el artículo: en primer lugar, el abordaje teórico de los principales supuestos de la hermenéutica analógica; se plantean allí, elementos históricos de la hermenéutica en general, una aproximación al concepto de analogía y sus implicaciones en la interpretación, y finalmente, la pertinencia de este enfoque para el abordaje del proyecto. En segundo lugar, se exponen sus posibilidades metodológicas generales, las opciones particulares –incluyendo algunas consideraciones sobre las experiencias de los docentes como texto susceptible de interpretación analógica, y aspectos referidos a las técnicas y la conformación de la muestra-, y por último, la forma como estas opciones se tradujeron en fases de investigación y en un diseño específico.
Arum-type of arbuscular mycorrhizae, dark septate endophytes and Olpidium spp. in fine roots of container-grown seedlings of Sorbus torminalis (Rosaceae)
Authors: Bzdyk Roman M. , Kohler Josef , Olchowik Jacek , Aleksandrowicz-Trzcińska Marta , Kirisits Thomas
Published: June 2016

The aim of this study was to determine the mycorrhizal status of nursery seedlings of the wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis), which belongs to the Rosaceae family. Its mycorrhizal associations are still fragmentarily known, and data from the few existing studies indicate that it forms ectomycorrhizal symbiosis (ECM). We analyzed the degree of mycorrhizal colonization of thirty 2-year-old container-grown S. torminalis nursery seedlings, which belonged to three single-tree progenies. The roots were dominated by arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM), with the morphology of the Arum-type containing arbuscules, vesicles and hyphae; however, no ECM structures were found. The degree of root colonization of the analyzed seedlings by AM fungi was 83.6% and did not differ significantly between the three single-tree progenies. In addition to AM, structures of dark septate endophytes (0.7%) and sporangia of Olpidium spp. (1.1%) were found in wild service tree roots. In agreement with previous studies, we confirmed arbuscular mycorrhizae for S. torminalis. Moreover, this is the first report that roots of this Sorbus species show the Arum-type morphology of AM and are associated with Olpidium species.
Two adjacent individual fibroepithelioma of Pinkus of the umbilicus—one pink, one pigmented—a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Inskip Mike , Longo Caterina , Haddad Afaf
Published: June 2016

We present a unique case of separate and independent adjacent fibroepitheliomas of Pinkus (FeP) arising from the umbilicus in an 83-year-old man. Of further interest, one is pigmented and the other nonpigmented. Clinical, dermatoscopic and histopathological images are provided.

A review of the published literature is undertaken to attempt to assess the incidence of pigmented versus nonpigmented FeP. Of 24 published FeP cases, 10 (41.7%) have been pigmented. Thus to date pigmented FeP comprise approaching one-half of all reported cases.
Diet and acne: an exploratory survey study of patient beliefs
Authors: Nguyen Quynh-Giao , Markus Ramsey , Katta Rajani
Published: June 2016

Background: In the past, medical literature reflected that diet was not a proven cause of acne. However, studies in recent years have substantiated a link between certain dietary factors and acne. It is unclear whether patients are aware of recent research findings.

Objectives: Acne patients were surveyed to explore beliefs regarding the link between diet and acne, to determine whether these beliefs translated into behavior change and to identify health information sources.

Patients/Methods: Upon Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, surveys were administered to 50 acne patients at an academic dermatology clinic in 2014, with 49 completed in full and included in this analysis.

Results: Ninety-two percent of respondents believed that diet could affect acne. Seventy-one percent attempted to change their diet to improve acne. Seventy-one percent believed acne to be caused by fried or greasy foods, although chocolate (53%), dairy (47%), and soda drinks (35%) were highly implicated. Patients obtained information from Google searches (49%), dermatologists (43%), family members and TV (41% each), and medical websites (31%).

Conclusions: In this exploratory study, patients reported utilizing a diversity of information sources, a majority from the Internet. In those surveyed, there was a persistence of long-held belief that fried/greasy foods and chocolate may serve as acne triggers, and less belief in trigger foods supported by recent research, including refined carbohydrates and sugar. Given the multiplicity of beliefs and utilized sources among acne patients in our survey, there is a need to establish up-to-date and reliable methods to educate patients on diet and acne.
Spitz/Reed nevi: a review of clinical-dermatoscopic and histological correlation
Authors: Pedrosa Ana F. , Lopes Jose M. , Azevedo Filomena , Mota Alberto
Published: June 2016

Background: Spitz/Reed nevi are melanocytic lesions that may mimic melanoma at clinical, dermatoscopic and histopathological levels. Management strategies of these lesions remain controversial.

Objectives: We aim a correlation among clinical-dermatoscopic and histological features of a series of Spitz/Reed nevi diagnosed during 7 years at the Department of Dermatology.

Methods: Clinical, dermatoscopic and histological features of Spitz/Reed nevi diagnosed at our tertiary hospital from 2008 to 2014 were reviewed in order to seek correlation.

Results: All described dermatoscopic patterns for Spitz/Reed nevi were found among the 47 enrolled patients; starburst and atypical/multicomponent patterns prevailed (57.4%). Reticular pattern predominated among children younger than 12 years, whereas homogeneous pattern was more frequent in patients older than 12 years, although these differences were not statistically significant (P=0.785). Among histological atypical lesions, all dermatoscopic patterns were represented, but the atypical/multicomponent predominated (56.3%). Two out of 11 dermatoscopically atypical lesions did not show histopathological counterpart.

Conclusions: The excision of Spitz/Reed nevi in adults is supported, given the inability to accurately predict those with histopathological atypia, based on clinical and dermatoscopic features, which may raise concern about malignancy.
Condyloma lata on the ankle: an unusual location
Authors: Ikeda Eri , Goto Akane , Suzaki Reiko , Sawada Mizuki , Dekio Itaru , Ishizaki Sumiko , Fujibayashi Mariko , Takahashi Hayato , Tanaka Masaru
Published: June 2016

A 43-year-old Japanese man presented with reddish nodules on the ankle. The nodules had a yellowish crust and eroded surface. Dermoscopy revealed red to milky-red globules at the periphery and some glomerular vessels in the center and a whitish-pink network, which corresponded to capillary dilatation in the papillary dermis and prominent acanthosis, respectively. These structures were surrounded by a yellowish peripheral structureless area and multiple white, small, round structures in the center, corresponding to the macerated horny layer and keratin plugs. Blood samples were positive for rapid plasma reagin (1:64), Treponema pallidumhemagglutination assay (1:20480), and fluorescent treponemal antibody-absorption (1:1280). A lesional skin biopsy specimen showed irregular acanthosis and papillomatosis. The Warthin-Starry and anti-Treponema pallidum antibody stains on the biopsy specimen revealed many spirochetes in the lower epidermis and the papillary dermis. A diagnosis of secondary syphilis with condylomata lata was made. After one week of treatment with oral benzylpenicillin benzathine hydrate (Bicillin® G granules 400,000 units; Banyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Tokyo, Japan), 1.6 million units (U) daily, the ankle lesions had resolved with a small ulcer and pigmentation. Although syphilis is a relatively common disease, this case study reports an unusual presentation as well as dermoscopy findings.
The role of mobile communication devices in the spread of infections within a clinical setting
Authors: Corrin Tricia , Lin Joanne , MacNaughton Catherine , Mahato Sarah , Rajendiran Aarabhi
Published: June 2016

Mobile communication devices (MCDs) are routinely used in clinical settings. Bacterial contamination of MCDs is a growing concern as they can serve as a potential reservoir for infectious diseases. Recent studies have found that between 9% and 15% of MCDs carry pathogenic bacteria. To reduce contamination, recommendations are to practice good hand hygiene, restrict MCDs in high-risk areas, and sanitize MCDs using 70% isopropyl alcohol.
Diagnóstico del liderazgo educativo en las Instituciones de Educación Superior del Valle de Toluca
Authors: Álvarez Botello Julio , Torres Velázquez Alejandra Magali , Chaparro Salinas Eva Martha
Published: June 2016

En educación el liderazgo alude a la gestión adecuada y efectiva del personal docente, de tal forma que lleve a las instituciones educativas a ser competitivas y de calidad. De lo anterior, surge la presente investigación de corte cuantitativa, descriptiva y transversal, cuyo objetivo general es diagnosticar si el Modelo de Liderazgo Educativo es practicado en las Instituciones de Educación Superior del Valle de Toluca, siendo los objetivos específicos identificar las variables que componen tal modelo: Liderazgo Pedagógico, Liderazgo Directivo y Liderazgo Institucional, respondiendo así a las preguntas de investigación planteadas a través de la recopilación de información por medio de un instrumento cuya escala de medición fue tipo Likert, aplicado a una muestra representativa de 387 docentes de las IES del Valle de Toluca; en donde los resultados generales arrojaron que el Modelo de Liderazgo Educativo, no es practicado en las instituciones estudiadas, abriendo la pauta para futuras intervenciones. 
Topical metronidazole and clotrimazole in the treatment of vulvo-vaginal infections during pregnancy
Authors: Pradelli Lorenzo
Published: June 2016

Vulvo-vaginal infections are the most common gynaecological pathologies seen in clinical practice. While being predominantly benign, although disturbing, in non pregnant women, their presence during pregnancy has been associated with peri-natal and obstetric complications. The opportunity to prevent these adverse outcomes, especially prematurity and low birth weight, has to be cautiously balanced against the potential to induce fetal toxicity, inherently related to the continuous exchanges among maternal and fetal blood that occurs in the placenta. In this paper, a brief overview of the evidence regarding efficacy, safety and utility during pregnancy of topical clotrimazole and metronidazole, whose combined spectrum covers the great majority of the involved pathogens, is provided. These antimicrobials, especially when applied topically, are highly effective and have been used in pregnant women for many years without evidence of adverse outcomes; in conclusion it appears that they hold an adequate risk-to-benefit ratio and represent valid therapeutic options in the treatment of vulvo-vaginal infections during pregnancy.
Prescription and use of “equivalent” drugs
Authors: Eandi Mario
Published: June 2016

Three case reports, where an “equivalent” drugs is prescribed, are described: a patient treated with lanzoprazole, a man with acute myocardial infarction and a young man with epilepsy. These reports are emblematic of the doubts and problems that doctors have to afford in the choice of a generic drug instead of a branded drug. The Author examines not only clinical, legislative and economical aspects of prescription of generic drugs in the Italian context, but also common questions that patients may ask when a generic drug is prescribed.