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Patriarchs on Paper
Authors: Cole Alan
Published: May 2017

The truth of Chan Buddhism—better known as “Zen”—is regularly said to be beyond language, and yet Chan authors—medieval and modern—produced an enormous quantity of literature over the centuries. To make sense of this well-known paradox, this book explores several genres of Chan literature that appeared during the Tang and Song dynasties (c.600–1300), including genealogies, biographies, dialogues, poems, monastic handbooks, and koans. Working through this diverse body of literature, the text details how Chan authors developed several strategies to evoke images of a perfect Buddhism in which wonderfully simple masters transmitted Buddhism's final truth to one another, suddenly and easily, and, of course, independent of literature and the complexities of the Buddhist monastic system. Chan literature, then, reveled in staging delightful images of a Buddhism free of Buddhism, tempting the reader, over and over, with the possibility of finding behind the thick façade of real Buddhism—with all its rules, texts, doctrines, and institutional solidity—an ethereal world of pure spirit. This book charts the emergence of this kind of “fantasy Buddhism” and details how it interacted with more traditional forms of Chinese Buddhism in order to show how Chan's illustrious ancestors were created in literature in order to further a wide range of real-world agendas.
Living Faithfully in an Unjust World
Authors: Caldwell Melissa L.
Published: May 2017

This book examines what it means to be a compassionate, caring person in a place like Russia, which has become a country of stark income inequalities and political restrictions.Through vivid ethnography about a thriving Moscow-based network of religious and secular charitable service providers, the book explores how assistance providers’ efforts to “do the right thing” for their communities produce new modes of social justice and civic engagement. As the experiences and perspectives of the assistance workers, government officials, recipients, and supporters documented here reveal, their work and beliefs are shaped by a practical philosophy of goodness and kindness. Despite the hardships, injustices, and despair these individuals witness on a regular basis, there is a pervasive sense of optimism that human kindness will ultimately prevail over poverty, injury, and injustice. Ultimately, what connects members of this diverse group of individuals and organizations is a shared concern that caring for others is not simply either a practical matter or an idealistic, even utopian vision, but a project of faith and hope. Together care-seekers and care-givers destabilize and remake the meaning of “faith” and “faith-based” by putting into practice a vision of humane-ness and humanitarianism that transcends such boundaries between “state” and “private,” “religious” and secular.”
L'UM6SS, l'Académie Française de Médecine et les Editions UM6SS
Authors: HAJJAJ-HASSOUNI Najia
Published: May 2017

EXTRACT Sous le Haut Patronage de Sa Majesté Le Roi Mohammed VI, l’Université Mohammed VI des Sciences de la Santé a eu le privilège de recevoir l’Académie de médecine de France, qui pour sa première séance délocalisée à l’étranger, a choisi le Maroc et notre établissement. Parce que cette rencontre peut légitimement être considérée comme historique, il est bon d’en rappeler les éléments marquants. Son projet a particulièrement été défendu et porté, avec l’appui inconditionnel du Pr Abdelaziz Maaouni, Président Directeur Général, ...
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Authors: Leckrone J. Wesley
Published: May 2017

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Authors: Staff Editorial
Published: May 2017

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An Introduction to the Special Issue on Energy and the Environment
Authors: Borick Christopher
Published: May 2017

“An Introduction to the Special to the Special Issue on Energy and the Environment” provides an overview of the state of the literature relating to Pennsylvania in these areas of public policy. It then introduces each of the articles in this issue of the journal.
Leaving Money on the Table: Pennsylvania Exceptionalism in Resisting Energy Severance Taxes
Authors: Hampton Rachel L. , Rabe Barry G.
Published: May 2017

Nearly all energy-producing states elect to adopt and sustain a tax on the extraction of their oil and gas resources through so-­called severance taxes, generating significant revenue for general as well as specialized state funds. Political support for such taxes generally crosses party lines and endures across multiple partisan shifts in the political control of a state. This reflects numerous features that tend to make these taxes quite popular and durable across election cycles. This long-­standing pattern, however, faces one major exception: Pennsylvania’s enduring reluctance to follow the path of other major energy-producing states and adopt such a tax. This article explores what it deems “Pennsylvania exceptionalism,” as it seeks to address the issue of why one leading energy-­producing state would refrain from tax adoption in contrast to every other such state. It places particular emphasis on the past decade, in which natural gas in shale deposits has triggered a dramatic expansion of production in Pennsylvania and ongoing political controversy over whether or not a severance tax should be adopted.
Wind Development in Pennsylvania: A Reflection on State Policy
Authors: Mills Sarah Banas
Published: May 2017

While other states have continued to add wind turbines in recent years, there has been no new wind development in Pennsylvania since 2012. This article considers how state energy policy as well as local land-­use policies related to wind energy compare with other states as a way to understand how these policies may be impacting wind development in the Keystone State, especially in light of the geographical characteristics of the state’s highest quality winds.
A gastrooesophagealis refluxbetegség nyelőcsőszövődményei: következmények vagy védekezőreakciók?
Authors: Horváth Örs Péter , Bognár Laura , Papp András , Vereczkei András
Published: May 2017

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease affects more than 10% of the adult population. Most patients can be effectively treated with lifestyle changes and adequate acid-reducing therapy. However, about 10% of the patients remain symptomatic despite treatment and severe complications may develop. Interestingly, some of these complications seem to be a sort of defensive mechanism that may either alleviate the patient’s symptoms or prevent developing further complications. In Barrett’s esophagus, which can be unambigously considered as a complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease, reflux symptoms ruining the quality of life may significantly improve, since the metaplastic Barrett epithelium is much more resistent to gastric acid, than the normal epithelial lining of the esophagus. Furthermore, the motility disorders (hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter, achalasia, cricopharyngeal achalasia) and structural changes (Schatzki’s ring, esophageal stricture, subglottic trachea stenosis), which develop as a complication of reflux may help to prevent aspiration that can cause new complaints and may lead to further complications. Orv Hetil. 2017; 158(20): 763–769.
A nyugat-nílusi vírus kimutatása humán betegmintákból: nyomon követéses vizsgálatok a 2015. évi szezonális időszakban
Authors: Nagy Anna , Nagy Orsolya , Bán Enikő , Molnár Eszter , Müller Zsófia , Orbán Márton , Kecskés Borbála , Harsányi Emese Henriett , Kővágó Levente , Jobbágy Lajos , Németh Zoltán , Várnai Zsuzsanna , Takács Mária
Published: May 2017

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Introduction: West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne viral zoonosis is responsible for human infections in Hungary. Laboratory diagnosis is based on serological tests, however the application of molecular methods has been appreciated. Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate blood, cerebrospinal-fluid and urine samples of acutely ill patients and to follow-up PCR positive cases to ascertain the length of virus excretion. Method: Clinical specimens were examined by indirect-immunofluorescent, haemagglutination-inhibition, two PCR tests and Sanger-sequencing. Virus isolation in case of two patients was successful. Results: A follow-up study could be carried out in case of 5 patients. Viral nucleic acid was detectable in urine even for several weeks after symptom onset and viral RNA was present at higher concentration compared with other samples. Conclusions: PCR analysis of urine could provide useful epidemiological and diagnostic information. Therefore, it is recommended to collect urine samples in order to supplement the serological diagnosis. Orv Hetil. 2017; 158(20): 791–796.
REMOVAL OF Pb2+ FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTION BY ADSORPTION ONTO COMPOSITE BASED ON EUCALYPTUS LEAF AND POLYANILINE
Authors: The Le Cao , Tan Vu Minh , Binh Phan Thi
Published: May 2017

Composite based on eucalyptus leaf and polyaniline (EL-PANi) was prepared by chemical polymerization method. It showed that the function groups belonging to polyaniline and eucalyptus leaf were found through IR analysis and the nanostructure of composite was explained by SEM images. The adsorption of  Pb2+ was carried out onto composite in aqueous solution via varying pH, contact time, and its initial concentration. The experimental adsorption data fitted well into Freundlich adsorption isotherm model (r2 = 0.9873). The adsorption process followed pseudo-second order kinetic with r2 = 0.9995. The maximum adsorption capacity of Pb2+ onto that composite was 172.4138 mg/g  by Langmuir equation and KF was 58.7527 mg/g by Freundlich one.
EFFECT OF THERMAL TREATMENT ON THE QUALITY OF BLACK GALIC PRODUCED FROM PHAN RANG’S NATURAL FRESH MATERIAL
Authors: Nguyen Nguyen Thi , Hoa Phan Ngoc , Thao Le Thi Thu , Tuan Phan Dinh
Published: May 2017

Black garlic is a product from the natural fresh garlic, produced by maturing in an environment of enough moisture for a long period. Black garlic contains phenolic, flavonoid and much higher antioxidant activity than that of the natural one. This study is aiming at determining the influence of maturing temperature and retention time to the transformation of the natural fresh garlic into the black one. Influence of moisture, pH, concentration of phenolic, flavonoid, antioxidant activity and the organoleptic properties of the black garlic were investigated at the temperatures of 60, 70, 80 °C during the incubation period of 10, 20, 30 and 40 days. It was shown that moisture and pH decrease while handling temperature increasing and prolonged incubation period. The content of amino acid, phenolic compounds, flavonoids reached their highest values of 5.752 mg/g, 8534 μg GAE/g dry matter and 492.41 μg GE/g dry matters, correlatively, at the temperature of 60 °C in 30 days. The antioxidant activity determined by DPPH technique as well as the reduction capacity got the highest value at the temperature of 60 °C in the incubation period of 30 days. In comparition with raw fresh garlic, the black onec incubated at 60 °C in 30 days has super high phenolic components, flavonoids as well as the antioxidant activity. The produced black garlic is of soft structure, no pungent smell, sweet and sour tastes, appropriate for regular use.
DIFFERENT FRUCTOSE FEEDING STRATEGIES FOR POLY(3-HYDROXYBUTYRATE) PRODUCTION BY Yangia sp. ND199
Authors: Huu Phong Truong , Minh Khuong Dang , Hop Duong Van , Thuoc Doan Van
Published: May 2017

Yangia sp. ND199 is a halophilic bacterium isolated from mangrove soil sample. This strain was able to produce polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) from different carbon sources. Only homopolymer poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) was synthesized when fructose was used as carbon source. The bacterium can accumulate high PHB content during exponential phase. Maximum cell dry weight (CDW) of 7.8 g/l and PHB content of 49 wt% were obtained after 27 h of cultivation in batch fermentation. High CDW and PHB content were achieved by using fed-batch fermentation with different fructose feeding strategies. The highest CDW of 78.5 g/l, PHB content of 67.5 wt%, and PHB productivity of 1 g/l/h were obtained by using two-stage fed-batch fermentation, is among the highest reported so far for PHB production by halophilic bacteria.
Study on the phase evolution of calcium oxide–silicon dioxide–water system incorporating sucrose under hydrothermal conditions
Authors: Zhao Zhiguang , Wei Jiangxiong , Li Fangxian , Yu Qijun
Published: May 2017

The effect of sucrose on the reaction mechanism and product properties of the calcium oxide–silicon dioxide–water (CaO–SiO2–H2O) system under hydrothermal conditions was investigated. The reaction products with varying calcium oxide to silicon dioxide molar ratio (Ca/Si), concentration of sucrose, reaction temperature and time were characterised by X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric/differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and acid-insoluble residue analysis. The concentration of Ca2+, pH value and viscosity of the reaction solutions were determined and the influence mechanism of sucrose was then clarified. The results reveal that the phase composition and morphology of the products changed due to the incorporation of sucrose. There was a critical concentration of sucrose (e.g. the sucrose/calcium oxide molar ratio was 0·05 at Ca/Si = 0·8) for the formation of tobermorite. Sucrose promoted the formation of tobermorite when its concentration was lower than the critical value, and retarded the formation once its concentration exceeded the critical value. The morphology of tobermorite changed from plate-like to lath-like or lance-like as the concentration of sucrose increased. In the presence of sucrose, the transformation of tobermorite into xonotlite was inhibited at Ca/Si = 1·0 and the tobermorite phase remained stable even at higher reaction temperatures or for longer reaction times.
Testing of composite beam with demountable shear connectors
Authors: Rehman Naveed , Lam Dennis , Dai Xianghe , Ashour Ashraf
Published: May 2017

An experimental study on an innovative composite floor system that can be demounted and deconstructed is described. In this system, the composite slab, formed with profiled metal decking, was connected to a steel beam by way of demountable shear connectors. A full-scale demountable composite floor system (DCFS) was tested to ultimate load-bearing capacity and compared with a similar non-demountable composite floor system specimen using conventional welded headed stud connectors. The experimental results and observations showed that the structural behaviour and load-bearing capacity of both composite floor systems were very similar. However, the composite floor system with demountable shear connectors could be deconstructed after testing and the composite slab could be easily detached from the steel beam. The comparison and analysis presented in this paper indicate that the simple design methods currently provided in Eurocode 4 for welded shear connections could be used to assess the ultimate moment capacity of DCFSs.
ANÁLISE DA ESTRATÉGIA DE OPERAÇÕES NA PRODUÇÃO DE MANGA PARA EXPORTAÇÃO
Authors: Andrade José Ellys Evangelista Silva de , Costa Pollyana Gusmão da , Leite Ângelo Antônio Macedo
Published: May 2017

Quando assimilados às decisões estratégicas, os objetivos de desempenho formatam o conceito de estratégia de operações, definida como a sequência de decisões que, ao longo do tempo, habilitam a organização para buscar a estrutura, infraestrutura e o conjunto de habilidades desejadas para atingir os objetivos de desempenho firmados. Uma das principais decisões estratégicas diz respeito ao público alvo escolhido pela organização, saber qual mercado atender fornece ao produtor uma lista de pré-requisitos que devem ser atendidos para qualificá-lo como ganhador de pedidos. O objetivo do estudo é analisar as posturas estratégicas adotadas por uma empresa produtora de manga para exportação, localizada na cidade de Petrolina, no submédio Vale do São Francisco, e identificar seus objetivos de desempenho no tocante às perspectivas de tomada de decisão (se de cima para baixo ou de baixo para cima); descrever o planejamento e controle da produção da manga quanto aos seus objetivos de desempenho e estratégia de vendas; compreender a interação da empresa produtora com a inovação de práticas, posturas e tecnologias e, por fim, verificar o impacto da cadeia produtiva da manga na estratégia de operações. A análise tenta compreender as janelas de exportação e as barreiras e oportunidades que podem ser aproveitadas para explorar esse mercado.
RESPONSABILIDADE SOCIAL E SUSTENTABILIDADE NO AGRONEGÓCIO DA MANGA DO SUBMÉDIO DO VALE DO SÃO FRANCISCO
Authors: Pinto Rodrigo Jambeiro , Santos Lucas Di Paula Gama dos , Macêdo Natanael Cardoso de , Costa Lucas Padilha de Araújo , Duarte Francisco Ricardo
Published: May 2017

O processo de globalização de mercados consolidou-se no mundo trazendo grandes mudanças. As barreiras comerciais se extinguiram, as preocupações ambientais aumentaram e as pessoas ampliaram seu acesso ao conhecimento, obrigando as empresas a se adaptarem para atender um mercado mais exigente. Diante desse cenário, o agronegócio da manga do Vale do São Francisco, caracterizado, sobretudo, por suas vendas ao mercado internacional, também precisa se flexibilizar caso queira manter ou ampliar sua gama de clientes. Sendo assim, este artigo objetivou identificar, no cenário de empresas atuantes com a cultura da manga no submédio do Vale do São Francisco, a incorporação de práticas de sustentabilidade e responsabilidade social. Os resultados deixaram evidente que as empresas pesquisadas ainda não se encontram aprofundadas na aplicação dessas práticas; no entanto, apresentam avanços, demonstrando terem consciência do papel das organizações em contribuir com a sociedade, bem como planos de incluírem critérios de responsabilidade social e sustentabilidade em sua visão estratégica de longo prazo e aumentarem os investimentos, gerando projetos e programas que beneficiem seus funcionários e a comunidade externa.
AGRONEGÓCIO DA AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR COM A CULTURA DE MANGA NO DISTRITO MANIÇOBA EM JUAZEIRO (BA)
Authors: Paz Marcelo Dantas Matos da , Vieira Denes Dantas
Published: May 2017

O desenvolvimento das áreas irrigadas tem possibilitado que regiões interioranas, a exemplo do sertão nordestino, destaquem-se na produção, comercialização e geração de renda relacionada ao trabalho com cultivo de frutas tropicais. O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar a experiência de construção e desenvolvimento do agronegócio, a partir do trabalho de agricultores familiares na produção e comercialização da manga no Vale do São Francisco. Para a realização da pesquisa foi feito um estudo de caso com agricultores da Associação de Produtores Rurais de Campos, no perímetro irrigado do distrito de Maniçoba no município de Juazeiro (BA). Foram utilizados os conceitos teóricos e metodológicos de habitus, campo e capital do sociólogo francês Pierre Bourdieu. Através do estudo das trajetórias sociais e do campo de relações de dois produtores, os resultados apontam para construção de estratégias de produção, comercialização e gestão diferenciadas na forma como esses produtores realizam o agronegócio, isto é revelado através das complexas e desiguais maneiras como esses produtores rurais acumularam, ao longo de suas trajetórias, capital econômico, social e cultural.
Tópicos do Amor em “Vertigem”, de W. G. Sebald
Authors: Betereli Paula Carolina
Published: May 2017

O presente artigo aborda alguns aspectos do tópico do amor na obra Vertigem. Sensações, do autor alemão W. G. Sebald. O textos demonstra, a partir da análise de alguns trechos da narrativa, que o amor, além de ser um tópico central na obra, se apresenta sob diversas facetas, remetendo à noção de joi d’amour e a poética provençal do dolce stil nuovo.
AMOR Volume 1, Issue 1: Full Issue
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: May 2017

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Laboratorio virtual para el diseño de radio enlaces en un ambiente grid
Authors: Santamaría Granados Luz Hermencia , Pérez Castillo José Nelson
Published: May 2017

Es un prototipo de Laboratorio Virtual (Virtual Laboratory, LV) que presenta un modelo tridimensional de un sector de la ciudad de Bogotá (la zona entre las sedes de la Universidad Distrital). El usuario interactúa en este laboratorio ubicando antenas de Radio Enlaces (Radio Links, RL) dentro de esta zona virtual para analizar su correcta interconexión. Tecnológicamente, el proyecto dispone de un Objeto Virtual de aprendizaje (OVA) para el diseño del RL sobre un Modelo Digital de Elevación (Digital Elevation Model, DEM) Tridimensional (3D). El LV se accede a través de un portal grid (un portal de interfaz gráfica que puede acceder a la malla computacional, sistema distribuido de computación), que utiliza una interfaz de acceso al mundo virtual 3D. El artículo involucra la definición de una arquitectura para ambientes grid con sus respectivos protocolos y servicios disponibles para el funcionamiento del LV en la Web.
ESPAÇOS NA CRECHE: ORGANIZAÇÃO E REFLEXÕES COLABORATIVAS
Authors: Moreira Ana Rosa Costa Picanço , Rosa Aretusa Santos , Devêza Clarice De Medeiros
Published: May 2017

ESPAÇOS NA CRECHE: ORGANIZAÇÃO E REFLEXÕES COLABORATIVAS
Educação e processo de formação humana pelas lentes de Bourdieu
Authors: Santos Douglas Correia dos , Teixeira Natália Ribeiro
Published: May 2017

Educação e processo de formação humana pelas lentes de Bourdieu
FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA NO ESTÁGIO SUPERVISIONADO EM GEOGRAFIA
Authors: Custódio Gabriela Alexandre , Junior Luiz Martins
Published: May 2017

FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA NO ESTÁGIO SUPERVISIONADO EM GEOGRAFIA
CONSTITUIÇÃO DO SER E DO ESTAR NA DOCÊNCIA: OLHARES AO PIBID NA FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES
Authors: Gai Neli Aparecida , Paim Robson Olivino
Published: May 2017

CONSTITUIÇÃO DO SER E DO ESTAR NA DOCÊNCIA: OLHARES AO PIBID NA FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES
PROGRAMA INSTITUCIONAL DE BOLSA DE INICIAÇÃO A DOCÊNCIA-PIBID E A FORMAÇÃO DOCENTE
Authors: Rodrigues Artur , Silva Maellem Ilibio Da , Mota Mainara Joaquim , Borba Renato Porto De , Vitorio Vânia
Published: May 2017

PROGRAMA INSTITUCIONAL DE BOLSA DE INICIAÇÃO A DOCÊNCIA-PIBID E A FORMAÇÃO DOCENTE
POSSIBILIDADES DE DIÁLOGO ENTRE A MATEMÁTICA E A ARTE: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA NA REDE MUNICIPAL DE ENSINO DE SÃO PAULO
Authors: Groff Ivan Marcos , Almeida Isaura Aparecida Torse de
Published: May 2017

POSSIBILIDADES DE DIÁLOGO ENTRE A MATEMÁTICA E A ARTE: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA NA REDE MUNICIPAL DE ENSINO DE SÃO PAULO
PROTOCOLO DE EXPOSIÇÃO AO RISCO OCUPACIONAL DOS QUIMIOTERÁPICOS: O ENTENDIMENTO DA EQUIPE MULTIPROFISSIONAL DE UM HOSPITAL DA REGIÃO SUL DE SANTA CATARINA
Authors: WALTER DANDARA SILVA , GIUSTINA KELLI PAZETO DELLA , CANALE MORGANA SILVA DELL
Published: May 2017

PROTOCOLO DE EXPOSIÇÃO AO RISCO OCUPACIONAL DOS QUIMIOTERÁPICOS: O ENTENDIMENTO DA EQUIPE MULTIPROFISSIONAL DE UM HOSPITAL DA REGIÃO SUL DE SANTA CATARINA
PEDAGOGIA DA ALTERNÂNCIA NAS ESCOLAS DO CAMPO NO QUILOMBO KALUNGA DO MIMOSO: DESAFIOS E POSSIBILIDADES
Authors: Alves Maria Santana Nunes , Santos Ana Roseli Paes dos
Published: May 2017

PEDAGOGIA DA ALTERNÂNCIA NAS ESCOLAS DO CAMPO NO QUILOMBO KALUNGA DO MIMOSO: DESAFIOS E POSSIBILIDADES
AS MEMÓRIAS EM IMAGENS E RELATOS PESSOAIS: EXPERIÊNCIAS NO ENSINO SUPERIOR
Authors: Neumaier Angelica
Published: May 2017

AS MEMÓRIAS EM IMAGENS E RELATOS PESSOAIS: EXPERIÊNCIAS NO ENSINO SUPERIOR
O ACERVO DOCUMENTAL DAS ESCOLAS QUE COMPÕE O CENTRO DE MEMÓRIA DA EDUCAÇÃO DO SUL DE SANTA CATARINA (CEMESSC) – DIAGNÓSTICO E ORIENTAÇÕES PARA CONSERVAÇÃO E PRESERVAÇÃO
Authors: Martins Cintia Gonçalves , Cruz Filipe Ricardo da , DassiI Selma Tereza Leepkaln , Figueiredo Taise Machado
Published: May 2017

O ACERVO DOCUMENTAL DAS ESCOLAS QUE COMPÕE O CENTRO DE MEMÓRIA DA EDUCAÇÃO DO SUL DE SANTA CATARINA (CEMESSC) – DIAGNÓSTICO E ORIENTAÇÕES PARA CONSERVAÇÃO E PRESERVAÇÃO
MULHER E MATERNIDADE NO JORNAL ESCOLAR “O ESTUDANTE ORLEANENSE”: UM OLHAR A PARTIR DA CONTRIBUIÇÃO DE SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR (SANTA CATARINA, 1949 – 1973)
Authors: Martins Cintia Gonçalves
Published: May 2017

MULHER E MATERNIDADE NO JORNAL ESCOLAR “O ESTUDANTE ORLEANENSE”: UM OLHAR A PARTIR DA CONTRIBUIÇÃO DE SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR (SANTA CATARINA, 1949 – 1973)
Recent Research and Development on Software Testing Technique and Tools
Authors: Mendiratta Nancy , Baghel Anita
Published: May 2017

Programming Testing is a procedure of discovering mistakes while executing a program with
the goal that we get a zero imperfection programming. It is gone for assessing the capacity or
convenience of a program. Programming testing is a critical method for getting to nature of
programming. In spite of the fact that a great deal of headways have been done in formal
strategies and confirmation procedures, still we require programming to be completely tried
before it could be taken care of to the client side. In this way there are various trying strategies
and apparatuses made to achieve the assignment. Programming testing is a critical territory of
research and a great deal of improvement has been made in this field. In this paper, testing
systems and instruments have been depicted. Some ordinary most recent explores have been
abridged. Programming testing is increasing increasingly significance later on.
Amalgamation of Gandhian Communication Theory in Advance Community Communication: An analytical overview
Authors: Prakash Ravi , Nayak Alekha Sachidananda
Published: May 2017

After independence, it is a big question that how to involve all the villagers in the process of
good governance. Which was one of the prime dreams of Mahatma Gandhi. It is not only a
big deal but also a challenge to execute the integral development by involving every member
to solving each problem and execution of every dream in this ever-changing world. Community
Communication is one of the important tools to excel in the process of integral development
of a community or a village. From the early days of human civilisation to till today human
beings are taking the advantages of community communicatiowtn tools like Panchayat meeting,
gathering places, tea stalls, festivals, folk music and art programs etc. These community
communication tools are developed and enriched by the best-collected essences of human
experiences, philosophy and ethics of that time. Due to the various socio-cultural aspects
these tools and techniques of communication are also changing with the passing of time. So
it is essential for everyone to be conscious of the negative and positive consequences of these
changes and to adopt the best one. So the integral development of community can be
achieved by the most accepted way of community communication. In the interest of choosing
“the best community communication policy,” this article tries to figure out the logical and
practical implication of Gandhian principle and practice of communication. Along with the
drawbacks and problems of present communication mechanism, this article also discusses
various aspects of advance community communication as a solution to these problems. It
also focuses on an amalgamation of Gandhian communication policy and advance community
communication in the present days. Directly Gandhi never claimed himself as a communication
theorist rather he was a social reformer and a great freedom fighter but his work and principles
are the hidden treasure of inspiration and mechanisms which are essential to be adopted in
community communication.
Dating Violence Perpetration: Associations With Early Maladaptive Schemas
Authors: Shorey Ryan C. , Strauss Catherine , Zapor Heather , Stuart Gregory L.
Published: May 2017

Violence between dating couples is a serious and prevalent problem among college students (Shorey, Cornelius, & Bell, 2008). Social-cognitive theories of aggression (e.g., Berkowitz, 1990) propose that perpetrators may have more maladaptive cognitive schemas that increase risk for aggression than non-perpetrators. Thus, this study examined differences between perpetrators and non-perpetrators of dating violence on early maladaptive schemas, which are rigidly held cognitive and behavioral patterns that guide how individuals encode and respond to stimuli in their environments (Young, Klosko, & Weishaar, 2003). Within a sample of female (n = 242) and male (n = 193) college students, results demonstrated that many early maladaptive schema domains were associated with psychological and physical dating violence perpetration, although mostly for women. In addition, the schema domain of impaired autonomy showed medium-to-large differences between female perpetrators and non-perpetrators, whereas the domain of impaired limits showed a medium-to-large difference for male perpetrators and non-perpetrators of physical aggression. These findings add to a growing body of literature on risk factors for dating violence, suggesting that early maladaptive schemas may be associated with individual differences in aggression risk. The results also further support social-cognitive models of aggressive behavior.
Percepción del paisaje, agua y ecosistemas en la cuenca del río Dagua, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Authors: Aguirre Marco Antonio , López Ibarra Laura Isabel , Bolaños Trochez Francy Viviana , González Guevara Diego Fernando , Buitrago Bermudez Oscar
Published: May 2017

El paisaje se sitúa en el plano de contacto entre los hechos naturales y humanos, además, es un producto ecológico, psicológico y social. Su estudio permite incorporar la visión holística, dialéctica y sistémica, propia de la geografía, y se convierte en una vía para la formulación de instrumentos y políticas ambientales en la gestión y la planificación de cuencas hidrográficas. En esta perspectiva, se presenta la metodología para identificar unidades de paisajes antropogénicos, así como la percepción que los agentes sociales tienen frente a estos, el agua y los ecosistemas en la cuenca hidrográfica del río Dagua, localizada al occidente del departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Para lo anterior, se emplearon métodos de investigación cualitativos y cuantitativos. Los resultados evidencian las condiciones de los paisajes, el agua y los ecosistemas, lo cual se convierte en un aporte para futuros procesos de planificación en la cuenca.
¿Gentrificación por fuera del centro tradicional? Transformación morfológica y funcional del pericentro norte de Bogotá, Colombia
Authors: Sepulveda Corzo Juan Gabriel
Published: May 2017

En este artículo se hace una revisión y actualización conceptual del fenómeno de la gentrificación bajo la hipótesis que este no es exclusivo para áreas centrales o fundacionales de las ciudades, sino que se presenta bajo diferentes condiciones urbanas, económicas y sociales indiferentes a su ubicación geográfica. A partir de esta idea, se evidencia cómo en Bogotá se han dado transformaciones mediante factores morfológicos y funcionales específicos, particularmente en el pericentro norte de la ciudad, que se abordan desde fenómenos como la gentrificación y la segregación residencial.
Apresentação: Giovanni Dosi - Technological Paradigms and Technological Trajectories
Authors: Sicsú Abraham Benzaquen , Rosenthal David
Published: May 2017

Não se trata de jogo de palavras: o trabalho seminal de Giovanni Dosi Technological Paradigms and Technological Trajectories, publicado em 1982 na revista Research Policy e aqui incluído agora, com absoluta pertinência, na seção Idéias Fundadoras desta Revista Brasileira da Inovação, merece, realmente, ser qualificado como paradigmático, dada a profundidade, amplitude e criatividade do arcabouço conceitual por ele introduzido na literatura econômica. O texto introduz o núcleo teórico original, desenvolvido em sua tese de doutoramento no SPRU (Science Policy Research Unit) da Universidade de Sussex, sob a orientação do professor Christopher Freeman. Este, como é sabido, é o fundador e inspirador desse conceituado centro de estudos sobre o papel da mudança técnica no processo de desenvolvimento econômico, sendo considerado um dos principais expoentes da corrente neo-schumpeteriana de pensamento econômico.
Accidentes y lesiones en estudiantes de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia en una Universidad de Lima–Perú
Authors: Arce Cristian , León Daphne , Breña Manuel , Falcón Néstor
Published: May 2017

The aim of this study was to identify and to quantify the students’ opinion about accidents and injuries produced during their studies at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima Peru. A survey incorporating demographic data (age, gender and year of study), accidents (with instrumental, equipment, and animals), chemicals, musculoskeletal injuries (causes and anatomic region affected), and biosafety was conducted in classrooms. The results were analyzed through descriptive statistics (frequency tables and measures of central tendency and dispersion) and inferential (Chi Squared). 222 surveys of students from first to fifth year were collected, the average age was 19.6 years and female were in the majority (69.4%). 48.7 % of those surveyed had suffered some type of accident by instruments, equipment or animals; the most common were cuts and injections, association between the occurrence of accidents and year of study was noted (p=0.017). 32% was exposed to chemistry substances, mainly formaldehyde. 82.9% mentioned having suffered musculoskeletal injuries and the most common were spinal and neck pain. 29.7% of the students mentioned had been exposed to X Rays, 65.2% used thyroid collar and lead apron. The most used biosafety devices were aprons (96.4%), gloves (90.1%) and boots (77.9%). Only 20.7% of the surveyed had been vaccinated against rabies and between them 32.6% got post exposure vaccination. In conclusion, the students of veterinary medicine are exposed to a wide variety of occupational accidents and it is important to minimized them and look out the biosafety norms.
Enterobacterias de la paloma de castilla Columba livia en la ciudad de Lima, Perú
Authors: Carlos Nancy , Tafur Eduardo , Solano Elizabeth , Alcazar Paloma
Published: May 2017

The rock dove Columba livia is an exotic and feral bird that has been described as carrying various agents potentially pathogenic to man and other birds, including bacteria such as Salmonella spp. and E. coli, however, there are few studies regarding infectious disease agents carried by the species in our country. The objective of the study was to determine the enterobacterias present in this free-living bird resident in the City of Lima. During the months of June and July of 2014, 27 adult individuals of C. livia were captured in two zoos located in the districts of Chorrillos and San Juan de Miraflores. A cloacal swab was made to each bird and transported in the Cary Blair transport medium at 4 °C to a private laboratory. In the laboratory, samples were plated on McConkey agar and SS agar, and then proceeded to the identification using biochemical tests (TSI, LIA, Indol, SIM, Citrate, Methyl Red and Voges Proskauer). A total of 35 bacterial colonies were isolated 85.19 % (23/27) from the samples: 62.96 % (17/27) Escherichia coli, 11.11 % (3/27) Enterobacter aerogenes, 11.11 % (3/27) Klebsiella sp., 11.11 % (3/27) Proteus vulgaris, 7.41 % (2/27) Salmonella pullorum, 14.29 % (14/27) Shiguella sp., 11.11 % (3 / 27) Staphylococcus aureus and 3.70 % (1/27) Staphylococcus sp. Here, we report a high frequency of enterobacteria of interest in public health, evidencing the importance of considering rock dove as a reservoir for zoonotic bacteria.
Efecto de la consanguinidad sobre peso al nacimiento y peso de vellón en una población de alpacas
Authors: Vilela Jorge
Published: May 2017

En la actualidad, información acerca de consanguinidad en alpacas, a partir de información de registro genealógico, para el monitoreo del progreso genético de programas de selección, depresión consanguínea sobre caracteres productivos o variabilidad genética para estrategias de conservación, son escasos. El objetivo de esta investigación es determinar los coeficientes de consanguinidad y el efecto de la consanguinidad sobre peso al nacimiento y peso de vellón, en una población de alpacas. Para determinar estos parámetros, una base de datos de 12,493 individuos nacidos entre 1999 y 2012 en el fundo Mallkini del grupo MICHELL, en Puno, Perú, fue analizado y procesado con el programa Pedigree Viewer y ENDOG 4.8. Para el análisis estadístico de los resultados, se usó el paquete estadístico SAS. El coeficiente de consanguinidad promedio fue de 0.1654%, para toda la población. Solo 1.097% de las alpacas tuvieron un coeficiente de consanguinidad mayor a 0, con un valor mínimo de 1.56% y un máximo de 25%. El efecto de 1% de consanguinidad resulta en -0.00418 Kg y -0.01107 Kg para peso al nacimiento y peso de vellón, con valores de p= 0.530 y p= 0.002, respectivamente. Además, se observó un incremento promedio del coeficiente de consanguinidad en la población menor a 1% por generación (0.23%). Estos resultados muestran que la consanguinidad en esta población es muy baja y el incremento de la consanguinidad es menor al 1%, lo cual es bajo. No obstante, el efecto de la depresión consanguínea sobre peso al nacimiento no es estadísticamente significativo pero para peso de vellón si los es. Es importante contar con mayor información genealógica para una mejor estimación de coeficientes de consanguinidad y su efecto sobre caracteres productivos en alpacas.
A Systematic Review: Family Support Integrated To Diabetes Self-Management among Glycemic Uncontrolled Type II DM Patients
Authors: Pamungkas Rian Adi , Chamroonsawasdi Kanittha , Vatanasomcoon Paranee
Published: May 2017

Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus is dramatically increasing in the wide world. The managing of diabetes care emphasized the self-management education and support into patients’ care and family care. Objective: to review and synthesizes the effectiveness of DSME strategies involving family as a key person to provide social support for diabetes mellitus self-management of glycemic uncontrolled patients Method: Three databases through PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus were reviewed to assess the relevant articles. The following search terms: “type 2 diabetes,” “self-management,” “family support,” and “glycemic uncontrolled.” We summarized details of family support on self-management among glycemic uncontrolled patients for 14 existing studies. Results: A total of 22 intervention studies were identified. Those studies have a heterogeneous of the education strategies, support perceived, follow-ups strategies and outcomes among type 2 DM. Family integration on diabetes self-management education (DSME) has a positive impact on several outcomes including, self-care behaviors, psychological outcomes, self-efficacy and clinical outcomes Conclusions: This systematic review found robust data related to the integration of family support on diabetes self-management among glycemic uncontrolled patients. Consequently, the improvement in outcomes was identified. Implications: The findings suggest model of family engagement is better and needed for sustaining the diabetes care in the long-term care
Firearm Legislation and Fatal Police Shootings in the United States
Authors: Kivisto Aaron J. , Ray Bradley , Phalen Peter L.
Published: May 2017

Objectives. To examine whether stricter firearm legislation is associated with rates of fatal police shootings.

Methods. We used a cross-sectional, state-level design to evaluate the effect of state-level firearm legislation on rates of fatal police shootings from January 1, 2015, through October 31, 2016. We measured state-level variation in firearm laws with legislative scorecards from the Brady Center, and for fatal police shootings we used The Counted, an online database maintained by The Guardian.

Results. State-level firearm legislation was significantly associated with lower rates of fatal police shootings (incidence rate ratio = 0.961; 95% confidence interval = 0.939, 0.984). When we controlled for sociodemographic factors, states in the top quartile of legislative strength had a 51% lower incidence rate than did states in the lowest quartile. Laws aimed at strengthening background checks, promoting safe storage, and reducing gun trafficking were associated with fewer fatal police shootings.

Conclusions. Legislative restrictions on firearms are associated with reductions in fatal police shootings.

Public Health Implications. Although further research is necessary to determine causality and potential mechanisms, firearm legislation is a potential policy solution for reducing fatal police shootings in the United States.
Obinutuzumabe no tratamento de pacientes com leucemia linfoide crônica, não elegíveis à dose completa de fludarabina: análise de impacto orçamentário baseado no tempo para a próxima terapia
Authors: Fraga Christina , Shimabukuro Ho Rodrigo , Fogliatto Laura Maria , Souza Camila , Biondo Juliana , Alves Marcia Regina
Published: May 2017

Objetivo: Comparar o impacto orçamentário de obinutuzumabe + clorambucila (GClb), rituximabe + clorambucila (RClb), ofatumumabe + clorambucila (OClb) ou clorambucila (Clb) na primeira linha de tratamento (1L) e suas respectivas opções de segunda linha (2L) recomendadas por consenso brasileiro e internacional para adultos com leucemia linfoide crônica (LLC) não tratados previamente e inelegíveis à dose completa de fludarabina (slow-go). Métodos: A análise foi conduzida a partir do desfecho de tempo para próxima terapia (TPPT) na perspectiva do Sistema de Saúde Suplementar (SSS). Apenas custos de aquisição de medicamentos foram considerados, incluindo posologia de bulas registradas. Regimes de tratamento de 2L considerados foram RClb ou ibrutinibe. As curvas de TPPT foram obtidas do estudo CLL11 e COMPLEMENT 1. Resultados: Em horizonte temporal de cinco anos, GClb demonstrou benefício econômico, quando comparado com RClb, OClb e Clb, sendo o potencial de savings por paciente de R$ 80 mil, R$ 149 mil e R$ 284 mil, respectivamente. Adicionalmente, em cinco anos, verificou-se que a adoção de GClb na 1L para pacientes com LLC pode promover economia de R$32 milhões para SSS quando comparado com RClb e Clb, uma vez que seu intervalo livre de tratamento é mais longo do que o das tecnologias comparadas, o que posterga o início do tratamento de 2L. Conclusões: Apesar de o preço unitário de obinutuzumabe e o custo de tratamento inicial de GClb serem superiores aos de RClb, OClb e Clb, o tratamento de 1L com GClb pode promover benefícios econômicos em longo prazo, consequentes dos resultados clínicos favoráveis da associação de GClb no tratamento da LLC.
Estandarización de la documentación de los procesos de las empresas de Bogotá D.C, en la norma ISO 9001:2008 con cambios a 2015
Authors: Avendaño Gerardo , Díaz Martín
Published: May 2017

ONTARE. REVISTA DE INVESTIGACIÓN DE LA FACULTAD DE INGENIERÍA

En el presente trabajo de investigación se realizó un estudio de la documentación de los procesos en empresas de la ciudad de Bogotá D.C, con base en los requisitos de la norma ISO 9001:2008 con cambios a 2015. S se realizó un diagnóstico para determinar los lineamientos requeridos de los procesos y las directrices organizacionales, y definir los pasos de la implantación de un Sistema de Gestión de la Calidad. Se identificaron las motivaciones y preferencias de los empresarios de las organizaciones del sistema de gestión de calidad en una muestra estadísticamente significativa de 60 empresas, en donde se determinó que, para iniciar actividades de mejoramiento, el 77% tendrán en cuenta mejorar el servicio al cliente y el 31% de los empresarios prefieren el enfoque basado en procesos en una organización en los cambios de la ISO 9001:2008 a la ISO 9001: 2015.
Design of Injection Facilities for C02 Recovery Process: A Case Study
Authors: Hossain M.
Published: May 2017

Given the impact of CO2 emissions on the environment and the direct correlation to the petroleum industry, it has become evident that our industry must minimize the carbon footprint associated with hydrocarbon production and consumption. One of the obvious choices for utilizing CO2 in the industry is associated with enhanced oil recovery (EOR). The injection of miscible/immiscible CO2 EOR is one of the most attractive techniques in these days for oil industry. As part of this investigation, it is important to assess the source/storage of CO2 to ensure reliability and continuous supply. In addition, it is critical to appropriately design the injection rate of CO2, distribution facilities, and the instrumentation for safe operation.

In this paper, a case study is completed and facilities design are shown as potential sources of CO2 gas handling process. It is also discussed the potential challenges associated with bulk CO2 storage, compression, transportation and injection. Moreover, an evaluation of existing technologies for CO2 handling facilities is conducted to ensure the desired injection fluid specification.

A complete CO2 pipeline network system is developed to determine optimum discharge pressure and design of pipelines specifications is also outlined. The results show that the pump discharge pressure at NGL - CO2 source must be 3,420 psia to meet the 2,850 psia injection wellhead pressure. Also, the ANSI-2500 piping class meets the high injection pressure requirement. In addition, the pipeline network simulation model shows that the optimum pipeline size should be 8 in.

The developed design of Case study CO2 injection facilities is the first CO2 injection project in the company's history. This case study along with its finding will greatly help in controlling the CO2 emission in the environment.
Mechanistic Decline Curves for Gas-Condensate Reservoirs: Model Development
Authors: Ariwibowo R. , Barrufet M. A.
Published: May 2017

This manuscript incorporates material balance, complex fluid behavior, reservoir characteristics, and well operating constraints into a mechanistic model to forecast production from gas-condensate reservoirs. Our model considers condensate banking, while running at least one order magnitude faster than commercial compositional reservoir simulators.

To estimate production from gas-condensate reservoirs we used a thermodynamic cubic equation of state (EOS) to evaluate Constant Volume Depletion (CVD) coupled with radial pseudo-steady state gas flow equations. This allows a relationship between production and time for different production modes (fixed or variable drawdowns, gas rates, or flowing bottomhole pressure), while honoring material balance.

As near-wellbore and reservoir pressure drops below saturation pressure, condensate banking occurs in gas-condensate reservoir causing hindrances to flow. Our model considers the reservoir as two concentric tanks. The conventional CVD is modified to begin production at pressures higher than the saturation pressure and to allow two-phase flow. The inner small CVD tank is used to model the near-wellbore saturation using alternative production rules and ‘replenishment’ schemes. The saturation determined from the small tank determines the appropriate relative permeabilities in the flow equation.

The forecasts developed from this mechanistic model versus conventional decline curves, constructed from a commercial numerical simulator predicted data, show very promising results and stress the danger of using empirical methods.

The value of this model rests in its portability, speed and flexibility, while using rigorous mass balance, complex two-phase flow behavior, and realistic production constraints. This method provides the physical basis for reservoir engineers to predict a more reliable production behavior from gas-condensate reservoirs that can be used to plan depletion strategies and facilities.