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Dialogismo, personagem e ressignificações: leitura e recepção crítica de Tudo sobre minha mãe, de Pedro Almodóvar
Authors: De Lima Marcelo , Mousinho Luiz Antonio
Published: August 2019

O presente artigo visa realizar uma análise fílmica de Tudo sobre minha mãe (1999), de Pedro Almodóvar, estando atento principalmente à representação e à construção das personagens no longa. À luz dos conceitos de dialogismo e polifonia (BAKHTIN, 2006; 2010; 2011; STAM, 1992), percebemos como o filme constrói pontes dialógicas com outros sujeitos discursivos, como o gênero melodramático, e de que forma a recepção crítica jornalística percebe e trabalha essa relação. Compreender as trocas tensionais de sentidos que daí se desprendem resulta em uma leitura mais democrática e enriquecedora da obra, das personagens de Almodóvar e do cinema, que se configura como um meio relevante de produção de significados – que são constantemente repensados, revalorizados e ressignificados neste jogo entre vozes distintas.
As disputas eclesiásticas entre a Ordem do Templo e o Cabido da Sé de Coimbra (1290-1308).
Authors: Fernandes Fabiano
Published: August 2019

As comendas de Ega, Soure, Redinha e Pombal ocupavam, na estrutura da Ordem do Templo, um lugar economicamente e politicamente relevante. Frequentemente, as cobranças eclesiásticas e senhoriais apareciam imersas na questão do sagrado. Logo, a superposição de jurisdições e de níveis de percepção, nos conflitos eclesiásticos, era regra. Na década de 1290, os comendadores templários buscavam afirmar a autonomia de sua própria religiosidade diante de uma maquinaria, cada vez mais, complexa e pesada da Igreja hierárquica. As cobranças, que na contemporaneidade julgaríamos imersas na mera e na pura ambição, refletiam, sobretudo, a luta pela honra e pelo prestígio de homens que se julgavam íntimos do sagrado.
Comunidade cristã, comunidade política.
Authors: Saloma Martin Ríos
Published: August 2019

En el presente trabajo se analizan algunas de las crónicas más representativas de   la historiografía castellana bajo medieval con la finalidad estudiar la manera en que a lo largo de los siglos XIII, XIV y XV se transformó la identidad colectiva de aquel reino a partir de su confrontación permanente con los musulmanes. Si durante la primera mitad del siglo XIII puede constatarse la existencia de una identidad colectiva basada casi exclusivamente en el sentimiento de pertenencia a una comunidad religiosa, a partir del siglo XIV se abre paso de forma gradual una nueva identidad signada por el sentido de pertenencia a una comunidad política conformada por el rey, el territorio y sus súbditos en la que el discurso histórico tuvo un papel central como aglutinador de estos elementos.
PROJOVEM URBANO: ESTRATÉGIA EDUCACIONAL PARA REDUÇÃO DA POBREZA NOS GOVERNOS LULA DA SILVA E DILMA ROUSSEF?
Authors: BARBOSA CARLOS SOARES
Published: August 2019

O artigo visa analisar o alinhamento das ações comunitárias estimuladas no ProJovem Urbano (PJU), ao papel atribuído à educação no novo milênio, o de produzir capital social como estratégia para redução da pobreza e das desigualdades sociais. A pesquisa documental-empírica foi desenvolvida no município de Mesquita/RJ e fundamentada no pensamento histórico-crítico. Com base na análise dos relatórios das agências multilaterais, observação das aulas e entrevistas realizadas com professores, conclui-se que o PJU se configura como estratégia de governabilidade, a serviço da “administração” da pobreza. Sem muito explorar politicamente as ações comunitárias, os professores acabam por fortalecer a “união dos esforços” para que os problemas sociais se mantenham no patamar sustentável e não atrapalhem os interesses do grande capital.
LEIGOS E CATÓLICOS EM DISPUTA PELA ESCOLA NOVA NO BRASIL NA DÉCADA DE 1930
Authors: Celeste Filho Macioniro
Published: August 2019

No Brasil, as ideias da Escola Nova foram apresentadas como propícias a um país moderno. Contudo, o que se entendia por Escola Nova? Na configuração da Escola Nova, dois grupos ganharam nitidez: o dos intelectuais com uma postura leiga face à sociedade e o dos intelectuais ligados à Igreja Católica. Duas obras de formação pedagógica, de 1932, são exemplares das divergências políticas em disputa. No atual trabalho, será abordada a concepção de Escola Nova leiga contida no livro Escola Moderna, de Maria dos Reis Campos. A concepção católica será tratada com o livro A Escola Nova, de Jonathas Serrano. A metodologia utilizada foi a de análise documental dos dois livros a serem abordados. O objetivo do trabalho foi de propiciar a compreensão do contexto histórico quando das divergências intelectuais e institucionais sobre a conceituação de Escola Nova no Brasil da década de 1930.
EDUCAÇÃO, IGREJA E ESTADO NOVO (1937 – 1945): ENSINO SECUNDÁRIO CONFESSIONAL NA PARAÍBA
Authors: Neves Vitor De Assis , Silva Vívia De Melo
Published: August 2019

O propósito deste artigo é discutir a predominância de estabelecimentos confessionais de ensino secundário no contexto da Paraíba estadonovista. A pesquisa histórico-educacional foi desenvolvida conforme os seguintes procedimentos teórico-metodológicos: análises bibliográficas, dentre as quais destacamos as obras de Abreu (2005), Dallabrida (2009), Horta (2012), Mello (1996), Cunha (2017); levantamento documental, em dois arquivos históricos localizados na cidade de João Pessoa, e análise da documentação. Dessa forma, concluímos que 69% dos estabelecimentos educacionais identificados eram de natureza confessional, o que evidencia a força e influência da Igreja na sociedade paraibana na época.
LOS EXPLORADORES DE DON BOSCO: LA EXTENSIÓN DE LA TAREA EDUCATIVA SALESIANA MÁS ALLÁ DE LAS PAREDES DEL AULA (SANTA CRUZ, S. XX)
Authors: Pierini Maria de los Milagros
Published: August 2019

ALa Congregación Salesiana nació en Turín cuando Italia se hallaba atravesando un proceso de industrialización y fuerte laicismo. El objetivo de esta Congregación fue atender a los niños y adolescentes de los sectores populares trascendiendo el ámbito meramente escolar. Al trasladarse a la Argentina replicaron la metodología implementada en Italia a la que sumaron a los Exploradores de Don Bosco. El objetivo de este artículo es mostrar cómo se desarrollaron en Santa Cruz durante el período de confrontación entre la escuela laica y la salesiana y entre los Exploradores de Don Bosco y los Boy Scouts. Utilizaremos la documentación brindada por ambas instituciones junto con los testimonios de los antiguos pobladores de Santa Cruz.
A INTERSUBJETIVIDADE NO PENSAMENTO HUSSERLIANO TARDIO: A EXPERIÊNCIA DE EMPATIA E A COMUNIDADE DE MÔNADAS
Authors: Missaggia Juliana
Published: August 2019

Nesse artigo analiso aspectos fundamentais da noção de intersubjetividade, desenvolvida no pensamento tardio de Edmund Husserl. Primeiramente, apresento o conceito de empatia (Einfühlung), demonstrando sua relação com o estabelecimento da esfera intersubjetiva. A seguir, investigo o papel desempenhado pela “comunidade de mônadas” e como ela remete à ideia de mundo objetivo. Tais noções são cruciais, conforme pretendo indicar, para afastar leituras bastante comuns, porém equivocadas, sobre o suposto caráter solipsista da fenomenologia husserliana.
ATENÇÃO E DEMONSTRATIVOS: UMA RÉPLICA AO CONCEITUALISMO
Authors: Salatiel José Renato
Published: August 2019

Objetiva-se no presente artigo criticar a estratégia demonstrativa dos filósofos conceitualistas da percepção, McDowell e Brewer, em resposta ao argumento da granulação fina do conteúdo da experiência. A análise baseia-se em estudos sobre o papel da atenção seletiva e dos conceitos demonstrativos na percepção visual. Levine (2010) e Pylyshyn (2003, 2007) argumentam que um sistema visual primário provê uma referência direta e rastreia objetos em um período de tempo. É fundamental que tal mecanismo seja cognitivamente opaco, e assim, não apele a conceitos de forma alguma. Se esta teoria estiver correta, então os conceitualistas falham ao responder ao argumento da granulação fina.
Reflexões sobre uma prática pedagógica construída e vivida no contexto da formação de professor intercultural
Authors: Karajá Harawana
Published: August 2019

Quando eu comecei a pesquisa de estágio pedagógico do curso de Educação Intercultural de Formação Superior Indígena da UFG, tive muitas dificuldades. Após dois anos, peguei muita experiência com os anciãos e as anciãs da comunidade da aldeia. Aprendi através da minha pesquisa e também com os anciãos e as anciãs, assim, aprendi conhecimentos do Iny, autodenominação do povo Karajá. Articulei todos os conhecimentos que eu trouxe para minha mente. Espero contribuir com a valorização dos nossos conhecimentos. Recordei e aprendi muito conhecimento do conjunto Iny, denominado, por nós, Karajá de bdedỹỹnana. Minha experiência, no estágio, é da busca de conhecimento. O estágio realizou-se na aldeia Btoiry, na Ilha do Bananal, Tocantins.
La planeacion desde el enfoque del metodo inductivo intercultural
Authors: Hernández Georgina Marcelo
Published: August 2019

Este texto trata de la planificación docente como actividad fundamental de la actividad del profesor. En esta dirección, busca pensar en una planificación que tenga en cuenta los saberes propios de la comunidad. Es en este contexto que se establecen principios y dinámicas de trabajo que apuntan a la formación y el aprendizaje para el bien vivir. Además, se describe cómo el proyecto Milpas Educativas actúa en la dirección de generar prácticas educativas contextualizadas en los saberes comunitarios que apuntan al bien vivir.
Los resumenes escolares y la mejora de la práctica educativa: en el contexto de la cultura hñahñu
Authors: Avelar Antonio Carrillo
Published: August 2019

El presente trabajo parte de la concepción de Stardif (2004:112) sobre docencia la cual considera como un saber que dan los actores razones para actuar tal como lo hacen, teniendo en cuenta la realización de ciertas finalidades. Es decir es un saber que ejercen ciertos profesores sobre las personas con el fin de formarlo en función de ciertas representaciones… que se da en un saber y las consecuencias de una acción. En este caso se estudió una representación (Lefebrve, 1983) su estructura y orientación que ejerció un docente hñähñusobre la enseñanza de los resúmenes escolares en grupo de sexto año de una Escuela Intercultural bilingüe, en la región del Valle del Mezquital, del Estado de Hidalgo México, a través de mostrar las implicaciones académicas y culturales que subyacen a un planteamiento didáctico, así como las derivaciones formativas sobre la manera de afrontar este proceso educativo y la búsqueda de elementos para crear una nueva representación didáctica. Metodológicamente el trabajo se centró en los lineamientos para realizar estudios de casos propuestos por a Stake(1999). Los instrumentos empleados para realizar el estudio sobre elaula fueron recuperados del trabajo de (Candela, 1999), como la observación, el diario de campo y la elaboración de mapas conceptuales elaborados ex profeso para valorar las implicaciones de este hecho formativo. Los resultados de esta investigación académica, permiten mostrar las implicaciones existente en la construcción de una representación (Lefebrve, 1983) sobre las creencias en que un docente indígena parecen asentar a sus prácticas, didácticas entre ellas: el manejo de las lecciones y consideran quienes son los mejores alumnos para elaborar resúmenes escolares, en este contexto, resulta significativo analizar los pocos elementos socioculturales y didácticos que toma en cuenta, para realizar esta afirmación académica, y la urgente necesidad de crear una nueva representación para su enseñanza
CONCEITOS DE LETRAMENTO E SUAS PRÁTICAS SOCIAIS REFLETIDAS NA AÇÃO DOCENTE
Authors: Lopes Viviane Faria , Silva Anne Meyre Ferreira da
Published: August 2019

Este trabalho refere-se a uma pesquisa de especialização Lato Sensu da Universidade Estadual de Goiás (UEG), que visa a teorizar as práticas de letramento, objetivando verificar suas formas de influência sociais na ação docente e tendo, por escopo, o ensino de produção textual que compõe a grande área de ensino “Linguagem e suas tecnologias”, em turmas do ensino médio. Desse modo, tem por objetivo central verificar os conceitos diversos de letramento e avaliá-lo enquanto viés condutor essencial à busca pelo conhecimento, ainda que peculiar, das mais distintas e variadas esferas humanas do saber. Parte-se da premissa de que estudos sobre o termo em questão se revelem contribuição de extrema importância para a prática docente, tendo já que toda nova forma de análise traz benefícios ao repensar da prática de sala de aula, por trazer ressignificações de posicionamentos aos profissionais da educação, enquanto educadores críticos e ativo-responsivos. No processo de autoavaliação, o professor busca aprimorar seu comportamento enquanto detentor/mediador do conhecimento, o que, por sua vez, reflete no aprendizado de seus alunos. Assim, quando essa reflexão se materializa como característica humana com vistas à contribuição para o processo de evolução nas mudanças individuais e sociais, submergem expectativas de resultados aparentes na sociedade, reflexo do progresso escolar que extrapola os muros de uma instituição de ensino.
ENTRE SABERES E EXPERIÊNCIAS: NARRATIVAS DE MULHERES EDUCADORAS EM ESCOLA COMUNITÁRIA
Authors: Silva Fabricio Oliveira da , Sateles Eniê Miranda
Published: August 2019

Este trabalho analisa as trajetórias formativas e experiências da docência de professoras que atuam em uma escola comunitária do interior baiano. Para tal, analisamos como é viver a docência neste tipo de escola, identificamos como as feminilidades dessas professoras se presentificam nesse espaço diferenciado de educação e, por último, refletimos sobre como essas professoras em suas experiências e vivências contribuem para uma nova forma de se pensar a docência, considerando suas trajetórias de vida e formação docente. Pelos objetivos traçados, o estudo se desenvolveu a partir da análise de algumas categorias, quais sejam: narrativas, saberes, experiências e formação docente. A pesquisa é de base qualitativa e faz uso da abordagem (auto)biográfica, pois foca nas subjetividades reveladas nas narrativas que cada professora produz, tornando-as protagonistas de suas próprias histórias de vida, formação e de atuação profissional. Neste sentido, o trabalho ancorou-se nas contribuições de Souza (2006) e de Delory-Momberger (2014), para se construir os dispositivos de coleta de informações produzidos por meio de ateliês (auto)biográficos. Assim, os dispositivos foram observação, oficinas temáticas e entrevista narrativa. Para as análises, fundamentou-se nas contribuições de Bauer e Nóvoa (2002), Larrosa (2002), Josso (2009), dentre outros autores. Os resultados apontaram que as questões de gênero são vivenciadas, também, na docência da escola comunitária, em que as professoras usam de suas feminilidades para produzir experiências educativas. O cotidiano emerge como elemento central que dá contorno e visibilidade aos modos de escolha da profissão, percursos formativos e de produção de experiências e vivências na/da docência.
Formação de professores de Educação Física em ação: reflexos da formação inicial
Authors: Santos José Carlos dos , Nery Simone Silva Santos , Nunes Agda Pereira , Simões Regina Rovigati , Moreira Wagner Wey , Brito Aline De Freitas
Published: August 2019

O estudo evidenciou as percepções dos professores de Educação Física formados pela UFPI, acerca dos conhecimentos adquiridos na formação inicial. A pesquisa de origem qualitativa com objetivo descritivo, utilizou-se de uma entrevista estruturada aplicada a 55 professores. A interpretação foi via técnica de Elaboração de Unidades de Significado. Os resultados mostraram que os conhecimentos no campo da saúde foram pouco explorados (83,64%). Na educação, houve pouca exploração quanto aos processos pedagógicos (70,91%). Os conhecimentos e habilidades específicas valorizavam o saber-fazer (67,27%). Evidenciamos que houve fragilidades relacionadas aos conhecimentos adquiridos e percebemos pelas falas e argumentos dos sujeitos que tudo direcionava-se para um mesmo universo.
Programas de exercício físico com jogos pré-desportivos para crianças com sobrepeso e obesidade
Authors: Vespasiano Bruno De Souza , Pontes da Mota Joelma Lirane , Cesar Marcelo De Castro
Published: August 2019

Objetivou-se verificar os efeitos de um programa de exercícios (PEF) com jogos pré-esportivos atletismo, voleibol e basquetebol em crianças com sobrepeso e obesidade. Participaram 74 crianças, agrupadas em GC (n = 36), e GI (n = 38). Os voluntários foram submetidos a avaliações antropométricas e avaliações das capacidades físicas (CF), pré e pós 52 semanas. Todos frequentavam aulas de Educação Física escolar, e o GI participou do PEF. No GC não ocorreram diferenças significativas nas variáveis indicadoras da adiposidade (VIA), houve piora na agilidade e na velocidade, sem alterações significativas em outras CF. No GI houve redução de VIA e melhora das CF, exceto resistência abdominal. Conclui-se que o PEF proporcionou benefícios aos voluntários do GI.
Off balance - a memoir
Authors: Carvalho Kássia Mitally Costa , Schiavon Laurita Marconi
Published: August 2019

A obra Off balance trata da formação esportiva e pessoal da ex-ginasta Dominique Moceanu. Dominique foi a ginasta norte americana mais jovem a ganhar medalha de ouro em conjunto em Jogos Olímpicos pelos Estados Unidos. Esta obra resenhada traz aspectos que permeiam a formação esportiva e para os quais nós, treinadores, professores, pais e comunidade, devemos ter um olhar atento. Assim, traz ainda consigo a missão de fomentar as dicussões nos âmbitos acima citadas, relacionando ainda estes aspectos com as investigações nacionais e internacionais a este respeito.
ESTÁGIO SUPERVISIONADO NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL: UMA ANÁLISE DA ATUAÇÃO DE FUTURAS PROFESSORAS
Authors: Sagrilo Ana Paula Bolsan , Alencar Edvonete Souza de
Published: August 2019

O estágio Supervisionado na Gestão e na Docência é um momento ímpar, em que se pode vivenciar e conhecer a realidade escolar, bem como praticar e refletir todas as teorias estudadas durante a trajetória da graduação. Assim, este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar um Projeto de Ação Pedagógica (PAP), realizado para o Estágio Supervisionado na Gestão e na Docência dos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental II. Para tanto, realizou-se uma pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa do tipo descritiva. Ao finalizar as atividades desenvolvidas, foi possível compreender, que a ideia de formação cidadã, a qual aparece nos documentos oficiais é possível ser concretizada, mas para isso é essencial que ocorra um estudo e um planejamento que coloca a formação cidadã das crianças em primeiro lugar, pois somente assim será possível preparar os alunos para entenderem e participarem do seu contexto social, bem como ter o pleno domínio da leitura, escrita, cálculo e outros aspectos curriculares.
Resources Sustainability. N Application in Crops to Determine the Best Environmental Performance Using Life Cycle Assessment Methodology
Authors: Quirós Roberto , Muñoz Pere
Published: August 2019

The use of mineral fertilizer in horticultural crops is a very important issue due to its effects on crop yield and its environmental impact. For the period 2011-2012, the total mineral fertilizer consumption in EU-27 reached 10.4 million tons of nitrogen (N), 1.0 million tons of phosphorus (K) and 2.2 million tons of potassium (K). Though many recent studies have examined horticultural crops, few have focused on mineral fertilizers in order to make an environmental assessment of a tomato crop. Therefore, the aim of this research was to study the agronomical (i.e. yield) and the environmental performance of a horticultural tomato crop fertilized with four different doses of mineral fertilizer (N0, N1, N2 and N3), using Life Cycle Assessment methodology. Data and conditions for the crop were taken from a real field trial with an experimental design carried out in North-east Catalonia, Spain. Following the guidelines of the ISO 14044, the study considered all stages of the life cycle of a horticultural tomato crop (i.e. mineral fertilizer production, transport and cultivation phase). Six impact categories were included in the study: climate change, photochemical oxidation formation, land acidification, freshwater and marine eutrophication and fossil depletion. Overall, the results showed that the best result was for the N1 treatment, with a yield of 61 ton ha-1 and 55 ton ha-1 for total and commercial yield, respectively. N1 showed the best environmental performance in all categories assessed.
Employment Growth of Small, Medium, and Large Firms: Evidence from Zambia
Authors: Gebremeskel Yordanos
Published: August 2019

We have used the World Bank Enterprise Survey data and examined the relationship between size, age and employment growth of 720 small, medium and large firms from four cities in Zambia. These firms have between 1-2010 full-time employees and operate in services, retail, and manufacturing sectors. The employment growth is defined as a difference in logarithm of full-time employees between two years and divided by the age of the firm. Our estimation shows that there is a strong relationship between employment growth, size, and age of firms. We find that younger firms but not smaller size are more important in creating employment growth.
The Role of CAPM and Oil Prices to Analyze the Firm’s Stock Return
Authors: Khalid Muqaddas , Tahir Samya , Fatima Mehreen
Published: August 2019

This paper attempts to analyze the applicability of CAPM and the effect of oil prices on firm’s stock in case of Pakistan. To examine this research objective, we use the yearly data of 148 listed firms over the period of 2006 to 2015. We employ three different estimation techniques, panel correlated standard error estimation (PCSE), Driscoll and Kraay (DK) estimation and common correlated effects pooled (CCEP), to analyze the relationship between oil variables and firm’s stock return. Moreover, we further estimate the variables by using robust estimation techniques to validate the empirical results. The estimations report the inapplicable of market premium in case of Pakistani firms. However, the oil price and lagged oil prices provides the evidence of negative and statistically significance in textile, sugar, cement, chemical and engineering sectors. On contrary, the oil prices and lagged oil prices have positive and significant impact on stock return in transportation and energy sectors. In conclusion, it is difficult to escape the conclusion that oil price has higher influence on stock returns as compared to the market premium and nearly all the manufacturing sectors are inversely affected by the oil price rise.
Further records of four frog crabs (Brachyura: Raninoidea) of the south-southwest Gulf of Mexico with comments on biogeographical affinities
Authors: Lam-Gordillo Orlando , May-Kú Marco Antonio , Ardisson Pedro-Luis
Published: August 2019

Frog crabs are marine brachyurans predominantly tropical-subtropical adapted for inhabiting soft sandy bottoms across a wide bathymetric range. In the Gulf of Mexico, seven species of the superfamily Raninoidea have been reported. This study documents further records of 495 frog crabs
collected in the south-southwest Gulf of Mexico, belonging to Raninoides louisianensis Rathbun, 1933 (88.1%), Raninoides lamarcki A. Milne-Edwards and Bouvier, 1923 (10.3%), Lysirude nitidus (A. Milne-Edwards, 1880) (1.2%), and Raninoides laevis (Latreille, 1825)
(0.4%). The updated records of Raninoidea species from the Gulf of Mexico (based on literature review and results from the present study) extend the geographical distribution of R . louisianensis to the entire Gulf of Mexico. These records indicate that the south-southwest and
east-southeast geographic sectors (both in the tropical portion of the Gulf of Mexico) have the highest number of species (6); further, the lower bathymetric limit for R . louisianensis and R . lamarcki is extended. A cluster analysis based on presence/absence data
using the Jaccard similarity coefficient provided additional support indicating that the eight geographic sectors of the Gulf of Mexico were closely related (≥0.6) in terms of species composition.
The Lavrion Pb-Zn-Ag–Rich Vein and Breccia Detachment-Related Deposits (Greece): Involvement of Evaporated Seawater and Meteoric Fluids During Postorogenic Exhumation
Authors: Scheffer Christophe , Tarantola Alexandre , Vanderhaeghe Olivier , Voudouris Panagiotis , Spry Paul G. , Rigaudier Thomas , Photiades Adonis
Published: August 2019

The formation of ore deposits in the Lavrion Pb-Zn-Ag district was associated with Miocene detachment that accommodated orogenic collapse and exhumation of high-grade nappes across the ductile-brittle transition. This district consists of (1) low-grade porphyry Mo style, (2) Cu-Fe skarn, (3) high-temperature carbonate replacement Pb-Zn-Ag, and (4) vein and breccia Pb-Zn-Ag mineralization. The vein and breccia mineralization locally contains high-grade silver in base metal sulfides that are cemented by fluorite and carbonate gangue. The rare earth element contents of these gangue minerals, chondrite-normalized patterns, and fluid inclusion studies suggest that they precipitated from a low-temperature hydrothermal fluid. Primary and pseudosecondary fluid inclusions in fluorite and calcite are characterized by a wide range of homogenization temperatures (92°–207°C) and salinities of up to 17.1 wt % NaCl equiv. Secondary fluid inclusions only represent <5 vol % of the total fluid trapped. Fluids extracted from inclusions in fluorite have values of δD = –82.1 to –47.7‰ (Vienna-standard mean ocean water [V-SMOW]) and δ18O = –10.4 to –5.1‰ (V-SMOW). These data and low ratios of Cl/Br measured by crush-leach analyses for fluids in fluorite (102–315) and calcite (162–188) are compatible with the ore fluid being the result of mixing of meteoric water with evaporated seawater. These data suggest that fluids leading to the deposition of late Pb-Zn-Ag–rich vein- and breccia-style mineralization in Lavrion were related to circulation of mixed evaporated seawater and meteoric fluids that was enhanced by brittle deformation. This contrasts with the fluids of magmatic origin related to the formation of low-grade porphyry Mo, Cu-Fe skarn, and high-temperature carbonate replacement deposits spatially related to the Plaka granodiorite.
Primary cutaneous coccidioidomycosis in an immunocompetent oil field worker in West Texas
Authors: Christensen Eric , Feldman Mark
Published: August 2019

Coccidioidomycosis is a disease endemic to the southwest United States, as well as Central and South America, and primarily causes pulmonary infection. The cutaneous findings associated with Coccidioides species often present as an exanthema or as dissemination from a primary pulmonary infection. Rarely do individuals present with primary cutaneous coccidioidomycosis due to direct inoculation of the skin by arthroconidia. We report a case in which an immunocompetent oil field worker presented with a severe, fungating nasal lesion, who with culture, serology, histopathology, and a convincing history of exposure revealed a diagnosis of primary cutaneous coccidioidomycosis.
Breast Feeding Practices: Comparison Between Educated and Illiterate Mothers in Kathmandu, Nepal
Authors: Acharya Milan , Devkota Balram , Shrestha Madhav
Published: August 2019

Breastfeeding practice is important to determine the children’s mortality and morbidity in the context of Nepal. The aim of this research was to compare the breastfeeding practices dominant among the educated and illiterate mothers of reproductive age (15-49) in Kathmandu Valley. The research was aimed at comparing the breastfeeding practices of women at different age groups, and exploring the issues of the frequency of breastfeeding among the educated and illiterate mothers. It was carried in four communities of Kirtipur Municipality that is located in the Valley. Educated mothers (from the School Leaving Certificate passed to Master’s Degree holders) with their children were encompassed in this research study and the statistics and the meanings were collected by means of the piloted opinionaire on breastfeeding practices. The result showed that most of the mothers who were illiterate had better practices of breastfeeding as compared with the educated mothers.  This research highlights the necessity for breastfeeding involvement packages particularly for the educated mothers who know the techniques of breastfeeding but  don’t want to do so on time due to a busy life schedule and concerning the appearance and beauty of their body.
A Stratified Approach for Cushing’s Syndrome Diagnosis
Authors: Chavez Mervin , Rojas Joselyn , Aguirre Miguel , Villalobos Marjorie , Salazar Juan , Bello Luis , Añez Roberto , Olivar Luis , Calvo María , Herazo-Beltrán Yaneth , González Maricarmen Chacín , Sierra-Castrillo Jhoalmis , Bermúdez-Pirela Valmore
Published: August 2019

Cushing’s syndrome is an endocrine disorder broadly renowned as a diagnostic challenge. From the initial clinical presentation up to the identification of the underlying etiology, it is necessary to adhere to a logical and stratified plan of action, directed to the correlation of signs and symptoms to the physiopathology of the syndrome, in order to accurately establish a diagnosis and adequate treatment. From stages as early as the patient’s first clinical evaluation, the physician should be specially attentive of a constellation of clinical signs which strongly suggest the diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome, such as the presence of a “moon face”, a “buffalo hump”, cutaneous atrophy, proximal muscle weakness and purplish cutaneous striae, among others. Based off these findings, laboratory analyses are necessary for the detection of hypercortisolism. According to these results, and if physiologic causes are ruled out, pathologic hypercortisolism is confirmed. Lastly, a complex array of diagnostic tests must be navigated to identify the primary origin of the disorder. Thus, the diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome requires a logically structured algorithm of action, constructed off its pathophysiologic implications, in order to optimize time, resources and the interdisciplinary workgroup required for its consecution, and offer patients the possibility of a better quality of life. It is also important to highlight the need for a stratified approach in patients with metabolic disturbance given that medical professionals may simply treat the patient for obesity not recognizing the presence of the complicating condition Cushing’s syndrome.
High Performance Metasurface Antennas
Authors: Hou Haisheng , Li Haipeng , Wang Guangming , Cai Tong , Gao Xiangjun , Guo Wenlong
Published: August 2019

Recently, metasurfaces (MSs) have received tremendous attention because their electromagnetic properties can be controlled at will. Generally, metasurface with hyperbolic phase distributions, namely, focusing metasurface, can be used to design high-gain antennas. Besides, metasurface has the ability of controlling the polarization state of electromagnetic wave. In this chapter, we first propose a new ultrathin broadband reflected MS and take it into application for high-gain planar antenna. Then, we propose multilayer multifunctional transmitted MSs to simultaneously enhance the gain and transform the linear polarization to circular polarization of the patch antenna. This kind of high-gain antenna eliminates the feed-block effect of the reflected ones.
Spatial Aspect of Population Research in Lithuania
Authors: Gudelis Donatas
Published: August 2019

The article presents the spatial aspect of population research in Lithuania, its causes and possibilities for such research. It states that population research in Lithuania is not carried out on a sufficiently detailed scale, so this increases the probability that the emerging or long-standing social problems will not be observed. These problems are especially relevant in cities that have a high diversity of different ethnic, socio-demographic, socio-economic and other population groups. And the main reason why many large-scale population researches have not been carried out in Lithuania is the country’s weak traditions of detailed research and social statistics. There are also a lot of methodological problems with official detailed statistical data submission, which makes difficult to use them. This article proposes the methodology for population research using the detailed population census data of 2011, illustrated by an example of the analysis of the ethnic structure of the three major Lithuanian cities. After the analysis it can be stated that such territorial distribution of the ethnic structure in cities was influenced by historical conditions.
Impact of Displaced Cultural Traditions and Social Integration on Health-Related Behaviour among Migrant Women Living in Slovenia
Authors: Prosen Mirko , Bogataj Urška , Karnjuš Igor , Rebec Doroteja , Ličen Sabina
Published: August 2019

Today’s male dominance means migrant women are often overlooked in studies on migration. Cultural influences, socio-economic status and gender inequalities are strong predictors of health and health-related behaviour among migrant women; however, the existing models of women’s health and care often overlook these predictors. The purpose of this study was to explore migrant women’s experiences and perceptions about the impact of culture and social integration on their health and health-related behaviour in the host country. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted among ten hospital-admitted migrant women in Slovenia. The data were collected using semi-structured, one-to-one interviews. Two themes emerged from the analysis: (1) cultural values, beliefs and practices; and (2) social integration. For the majority of women in the study, migration has had a positive effect on their perceived physical and mental health. Some women have clearly become more empowered, moving them away from traditional norms and roles defined by patriarchy. Language barriers and social isolation increase the likelihood of health disparities, requiring these issues to be addressed in the future.
Comportamento de concretos com fibras de poliolefina sob elevadas temperaturas
Authors: Rocha Celso Andre Moreira da , Carneiro Luiz Antonio Vieira , Teixeira Ana Maria Abreu Jorge
Published: August 2019

Este trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar resultados do sobre o comportamento do concreto com fibra de poliolefina submetido a elevadas temperaturas. A partir dos resultados de ensaios de aquecimento até de 900 °C em corpos de prova de concreto cilíndricos (fc de 35 MPa sob temperatura ambiente), apresentam-se os valores de resistência à compressão (fc), módulo de elasticidade tangente inicial (Eci), perda de massa (Dm), variação volumétrica (DV), velocidade de propagação de onda ultrassônica (V), resistência à tração (fct,sp) e porosidade (n), além da verificação da ocorrência de spalling. Verificou-se que  o uso da fibra melhorou as características mecânicas residuais do concreto submetido a elevadas temperaturas.
Liberdade
Authors: Brito Cláudia Catarina de Oliveira Andrade
Published: August 2019

Poesia intitulada Liberdade, escrita em 01 de julho de 2019, Ã s 07:17 AM.
Acervo fotográfico da Expedição Tapajós, Pará, Brasil
Authors: Silva Carlos Eduardo
Published: August 2019

Realizada entre 05 e 07 de julho de 2018, a Expedição Tapajós teve o objetivo de explorar fotograficamente a margem do Rio Tapajós entre Alter do Chão (praia paradisíaca do Pará, Brasil) e a Floresta Nacional do Tapajós. A FLONA Tapajós foi criada em 1974 e desde então protege a biodiversidade do lugar. A região foi foco de intensa exploração da borracha, especialmente na cidade de Belterra, que em 1934 foi fundada por Henry Ford. O expedicionário Carlos Eduardo Silva (Cadu Silva) iniciou os trabalhos na tarde de 05 de julho de 2018, com o reconhecimento da praia de Alter do Chão, contatos logísticos, e uma trilha até a Serra da Piraoca. O dia 06 de julho iniciou com o trajeto fotográfico da Praia do Cajueiro (Alter do Chão) pela margem esquerda de subida do Rio Tapajós até a Comunidade de Jamaraquá na FLONA Tapajós, em trajeto de 38 km de barco com duração de 3,5h ida e 3,5h volta. Na Comunidade Jamaraquá foi possível apreciar o contato com turistas de outras países, culinária local e trilhas pela floresta, com especial destaque para a gigantesca árvore chamada Vovózona. O dia 07 de julho foi utilizado para tratamento das fotografias, e logística de retorno até Aracaju (SE).
A new defense in the battle of the sexes
Authors: Sutphin George L
Published: August 2019

Young Caenorhabditis elegans hermaphrodites use their own sperm to protect against the negative consequences of mating.
Conservation of transcriptional elements in the obligate symbiont of the whitefly Bemisia tabaci
Authors: Zhu Dan-Tong , Zou Chi , Ban Fei-Xue , Wang Hua-Ling , Wang Xiao-Wei , Liu Yin-Quan
Published: August 2019

Background

Bacterial symbiosis is widespread in arthropods, especially in insects. Some of the symbionts undergo a long-term co-evolution with the host, resulting in massive genome decay. One particular consequence of genome decay is thought to be the elimination of transcriptional elements within both the coding region and intergenic sequences. In the whitefly Bemisia tabaci species complex, the obligate symbiont Candidatus Portiera aleyrodidarum is of vital importance in nutrient provision, and yet little is known about the regulatory capacities of it.

Methods

Portiera genomes of two whitefly species in China were sequenced and assembled. Gene content of these two Portiera genomes was predicted, and then subjected to Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis. Together with two other Portiera genomes from whitefly species available previously, four Portiera genomes were utilized to investigate regulatory capacities of Portiera, focusing on transcriptional elements, including genes related with transcription and functional elements within the intergenic spacers.

Results

Comparative analyses of the four Portiera genomes of whitefly B. tabaci indicate that the obligate symbionts Portiera is similar in different species of whiteflies, in terms of general genome features and possible functions in the biosynthesis of essential amino acids. The screening of transcriptional factors suggests compromised ability of Portiera to regulate the essential amino acid biosynthesis pathways. Meanwhile, thermal tolerance ability of Portiera is indicated with the detection of a σ32 factor, as well as two predicted σ32 binding sites. Within intergenic spacers, functional elements are predicted, including 37 Shine-Dalgarno sequences and 34 putative small RNAs.
Factors affecting the composition of the gut microbiota, and its modulation
Authors: Hasan Nihal , Yang Hongyi
Published: August 2019

Gut microbiota have important functions in the body, and imbalances in the composition and diversity of those microbiota can cause several diseases. The host fosters favorable microbiota by releasing specific factors, such as microRNAs, and nonspecific factors, such as antimicrobial peptides, mucus and immunoglobulin A that encourage the growth of specific types of bacteria and inhibit the growth of others. Diet, antibiotics, and age can change gut microbiota, and many studies have shown the relationship between disorders of the microbiota and several diseases and reported some ways to modulate that balance. In this review, we highlight how the host shapes its gut microbiota via specific and nonspecific factors, how environmental and nutritional factors affect it, and how to modulate it using prebiotics, probiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation.
Synoptic Analysis of a Period with Above-normal Precipitation during the Dry Season in Southeastern Brazil
Authors: Rocha Fabio Pinto da , Silva Wanderson Luiz , Ribeiro Bruno Zanetti
Published: August 2019

This study presents an analysis of a period with positive precipitation anomalies and anomalous severe weather activity in parts of the Southeastern Brazil during the dry season (austral winter). The objective of this work is to identify the synoptic pattern associated with the severe episodes on August 2018. The analysis was based on observational data and the CFSR (Climate Forecast System Reanalysis). Standardized anomalies of the main meteorological variables were used in the analysis. An anomalous trough in the mid and upper troposphere and the associated low-level flow from the Amazon Basin to Southeastern Brazil provided high amount of precipitable water, and were the main responsible for the rainfall markedly above the climatology along with severe hail and strong winds. The atmospheric environment was conditionally unstable due to a stationary front. These type of analyzes should be taken into consideration at this time of year to improve weather forecasts and minimize impacts in such circumstances.
Pleomorphic Adenoma of a Minor Salivary Gland of the Hard Palate Report of a Case
Authors: Sekhar M. Chandra , Thabusum D. Ayesha , Charitha M. , Chandrasekhar G. , Dharani K. Sai
Published: August 2019

The pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign tumor of the minor salivary glands and is comprised of epithelial and mesenchymal tissues. The majority of the salivary gland tumors occur in the second decade of life with a slight predilection for females. Clinically it presents as a firm or rubbery submucosal mass without ulceration or surrounding inflammation. Diagnosis is established on the clinical examination and histopathology, supplemented with plane radiographs, computerized tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging when necessary. Here, we report a case of pleomorphic adenoma of the hard palate in a 21-year-old female patient with a painless swelling in the left palatal region of nine months duration.
Teacher Self-efficacy and Its Antecedents among Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Trainees of Dilla University: Implications for Ethiopian Secondary School Teacher Education
Authors: Habte Alemayehu
Published: August 2019

The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of self-efficacy belief of Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDT) trainees of Dilla university and identify the factors that affect their belief with the intention of recommending possible improvement strategies to enhance effectiveness of the pre-service teacher education in program. To this end, descriptive survey design was employed because of its suitability for gathering data on attitudes, beliefs and predictions, behavior and experiences both in the past and the present. The study was conducted in Dilla University, Ethiopia on 2017 summer modality prospective graduates of Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Program. From the total of 568 (161 Female & 407 male) prospective graduates who were attending the program, 112 trainees were selected as a sample using stratified random sampling technique. The results indicated that trainees have marginally average level of efficacy which suggested that they can have only ‘Some influence’ on their students’ learning performance and behavior. It was also found that attitude to teaching (β= .573, t=10.129, p<.01) was the biggest contributor to self-efficacy belief followed by teachers’ professional collaboration in secondary schools (β= .198, t= 5.276, p=.002) and in-campus training practice (β= .146, t=3.201, p<.05) respectively. In contrast to popular expectations, no significant mean difference was observed in trainees’ efficacy scores in terms of their Cumulative Grade Point Average. Based on these findings, it was concluded that trainees’ efficacy with regard to bringing desired impact on secondary school students’ achievement and behavior was not adequate and requires immediate attention. Hence, it was recommended that graduates should be given on-job training and teachers’ professional collaboration in Ethiopian secondary schools should be further strengthened with more emphasis on the affective dimension of the profession.
Antibacterial Activity of Some Nano Particles on Antibiotic-resistant Bacterial Pathogens from the Air of Operation Theatre
Authors: Ali Nazish Mazhar , Andleeb Saiqa , Mazhar Abdullah , Mazhar Bushra , Zahid Sehar
Published: August 2019

The current research work was carried out to find the antibacterial activity of some nano particles against bacterial pathogens isolated from the air of operation theatre of Mayo hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. Three pathogenic bacterial strains were isolated, namely A1, A2, A3. Molecular characterisation, optimum growth conditions and antibiotic resistance of bacterial isolates were checked. The antibiotics used in this study were Amoxycillin, Cefepime and Ampicillin. Nano particles were used in methanolic solutions (mg/ml). Nano particles included ferric oxide, Zinc oxide and Silver Oxide. Results showed A3 was resistant to all antibiotics. Other strains showed sensitivity and resistance to these three antibiotics. All nano particles showed antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacterial isolates. Maximum zone of inhibition of 1 cm was formed when used Ferric oxide against the A1 bacterial pathogen. Optimum temperature was 37°C while the optimum pH was 7.  These bacterial pathogens were identified by ribotyping as Staphylococcus aureus (A1), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (A2) and Streptococcus pyogenes (A3).
Identification of differentially expressed genes and signaling pathways in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease via bioinformatic analysis
Authors: Huang Xinwei , Li Yunwei , Guo Xiaoran , Zhu Zongxin , Kong Xiangyang , Yu Fubing , Wang Qiang
Published: August 2019

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a multifactorial and heterogeneous disease that creates public health challenges worldwide. The underlying molecular mechanisms of COPD are not entirely clear. In this study, we aimed to identify the critical genes and potential molecular mechanisms of COPD by bioinformatic analysis. The gene expression profiles of lung tissues of COPD cases and healthy control subjects were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus. Differentially expressed genes were analyzed by integration with annotations from Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes, followed by construction of a protein‐protein interaction network and weighted gene coexpression analysis. We identified 139 differentially expressed genes associated with the progression of COPD, among which 14 Hub genes were identified and found to be enriched in certain categories, including immune and inflammatory response, response to lipopolysaccharide and receptor for advanced glycation end products binding; in addition, these Hub genes are involved in multiple signaling pathways, particularly hematopoietic cell lineage and cytokine‐cytokine receptor interaction. The 14 Hub genes were positively or negatively associated with COPD by wgcna analysis. The genes CX3CR1, PTGS2, FPR1, FPR2, S100A12, EGR1, CD163, S100A8 and S100A9 were identified to mediate inflammation and injury of the lung, and play critical roles in the pathogenesis of COPD. These findings improve our understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms of COPD.
Presence of multiple barriers suggests syringe exchange hasn't fully arrived
Authors: Enos Gary
Published: August 2019

A report based on in‐depth interviews with 25 administrators of syringe services programs (SSPs) across the country warns that the growth in the number of these programs should by no means suggest that the concept has achieved a firm footing with policymakers and the public.
SAMHSA plans changes to NSDUH: DSM‐5 updates
Authors: Knopf Alison
Published: August 2019

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced last week that it will start collecting data on vaping, marijuana withdrawal symptoms, synthetic marijuana, and updates to accord with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM‐5) to focus on craving, in the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).