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ASPEK REPRODUKSI IKAN BAUNG (Hemibagrus nemurus) DI PAPARAN BANJIRAN LUBUK LAMPAM KABUPATEN OGAN KOMERING ILIR
Authors: Prianto Eko , Kamal Mohammad Mukhlis , Muchsin Ismudi , Kartamihardja Endi Setiadi
Published: October 2016

Ikan baung (Hemibagrus nemurus) merupakan salah satu jenis ikan ekonomis penting di perairan umum daratan Indonesia khususnya Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir. Ikan ini memiliki nilai ekonomis penting untuk ikan konsumsi. Pada tahun 2004 hasil tangkapan ikan baung di Sumatera Selatan berjumlah 1.684,6 ton sedangkan pada tahun 2005 berjumlah 899,5 ton. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aspek reproduksi ikan baung di paparan banjiran. Lokasi penelitian di Lubuk Lampam Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir Provinsi Sumatera Selatan dimulai bulan Nopember 2012-Nopember 2013. Ikan sampel dikumpulkan dari hasil tangkapan nelayandan hasil tangkapan percobaan dengan menggunakan alat tangkap jaring insang (gill net), pancing (pole and line), bubu dan bengkirai (traps). Analisis datameliputi: nibah kelamin, tingkat kematangan gonad, indek kematangan gonad, ukuran pertama kali matang gonad, potensi reproduksi dan pola reproduksi. Sampel ikan baung berjumlah 384 ekor terdiri dari jantan dan betina masing-masing sebanyak 118 dan 266 ekor. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nisbah kelamin ikan baung yang ditemukan dalam penelitian baung 0,44:1, yang menunjukkan nibah kelamin tidak seimbang. Nilai IKG ikan baung betina berkisar 1,8-14.3% sedangkan ikan baung 1,3-3,9%. Ukuran pertama kali (Lm) ikan yang matang gonad untuk baung jantan (232 mm) dan betina (332 mm). Rata-rata fekunditas ikan baung berjumlah 47.882+13.624 dengan pola pemijahannya adalah serempak.Baung (Hemibagrus nemurus) is one of the economically important fish species in Indonesiainland water, especially Ogan Ilir district. These fish have an important economic value as fish consumption. In 2004,production of baung in South Sumatra amount 1684.6 tons decreased to 899.5 tons in 2005. The aim of this research was to determine some aspects of reproductiveof green catfish in floodplain. The research location in a Lubuk Lampam floodplain Ogan Ogan Ilir South Sumatra began in November 2012-November 2013. Fish samples were collected by experimental fishing such gill nets, pole and line, traps. Data analysis includes sex ratio, level maturity, gonado somatic index, first maturity, reproductive potential and reproductive patterns. Green catfish samples have totally 384 specimen consist ofmales and females, 118 and 266 specimen, respectively. The results showed sex ratio of the male and female of green catfish was 0.44: 1, which shows the sex ratio isunbalanced. Gonado somatic index value of green catfish female ranged 1.8-14.3%while male was 1.3-3.9%. The size at the first maturity of the male and female of green catfish was 232 and 332 mm, repectively. Thefecundity average of green catfish range 47.882 + 13.624 and the spawning pattern of green catfish was classified into total spawner.
Engaging medical students in leadership and quality improvement through a formal educational programme
Authors: Al-Talib Mohammed , McLernon-Billows Danny , Poore Sophie , Bloomfield David
Published: October 2016

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. Background: Undergraduate medical training in medical leadership is limited, and there is a general negative perception among medical professionals towards leadership and management. Aims: To improve perceptions of leadership training and encourage leadership activity amongst medical students. Method: A leadership student-selected component (SSC) was designed offering formal leadership education and engagement of students onto leadership and quality improvement projects. The initial cohort consisted of 8 third year medical students. Students were given questionnaires exploring their attitudes and perceptions towards leadership before and after the SSC. Results: The students had no previous formal undergraduate education in leadership. Engagement in the SSC considerably enhanced the perception of leadership and management among students. The students also reported having more confidence in engaging with leadership projects and reported feeling more likely to be involved with leadership projects in future. Conclusions: A formal leadership educational programme which engages students in real leadership and quality improvement work enhances the perception of leadership and inspires students to undertake leadership roles in future.
Quiasmo Metodológico: El arte como Fuente de Experiencia
Authors: Alonso Cano Oriol
Published: October 2016

El objetivo de este breve estudio estriba en señalar la necesidad de apostar por una multiplicidad de metodologías en el momento de abordar la experiencia del sujeto. Cualquier imperialismo metodológico (científico, social, humanista…) sobre la subjetividad se halla condenado al fracaso, puesto que será incapaz de abarcar toda la riqueza ontológica de la experiencia humana. Por ese motivo, y en particular, se observará cómo el arte puede erigirse en un diáfano ejemplo de metodología que, en perpetuo diálogo con el resto de disciplinas, nos pueda ofrecer elementos conceptuales y metodológicos para acometer el estudio de la experiencia en toda su plenitud.
Ramón Reig y Salvador Dalí: coincidencias biográficas y analogías artísticas entre dos pintores coetáneos y afines al paisaje del Ampurdán y al “espíritu ampurdanés”.
Authors: Sala Reig Neus
Published: October 2016

El presente artículo trata aspectos comunes en la biografía y obra de los pintores coetáneos Ramón Reig Corominas (Manila, 1903 - Figueras, 1963) y Salvador Dalí Domènech (Figueras, 1904 - 1989). En primer lugar, se alude a la amistad y formación que ambos recibieron del profesor Juan Núñez, a los parajes que pintaron juntos del natural y a las exposiciones colectivas en las que coincidieron. En segunda instancia, se hace hincapié en las críticas conjuntas que recibieron y en los aspectos afines de su pintura: el verismo de su factura, el apego al paisaje del Ampurdán y el academicismo que ambos cultivaron. Finalmente se hace referencia a los artículos que Reig escribió sobre Dalí incidiendo en la personalidad de los artistas y el aprecio que se profesaron compartiendo lo que podríamos llamar el «espíritu ampurdanés».
Cartografía Sonora de La Alhambra. El Sonido del Agua como Configurador del Lugar
Authors: Cerdà  Josep
Published: October 2016

El artículo presenta la investigación de un aspecto inédito en el estudio de la Alhambra de Granada: la Cartografía Sonora del monumento. El Paisaje Sonoro de la Alhambra ha sido estudiado por varios autores (Iges, Paniagua, Pelinski), pero nuestra aportación principal es establecer los parámetros de un estudio geométrico y compositivo del espacio, a partir del cual se han realizado grabaciones geolocalizadas mediante la grabación con una cabeza binaural: un sistema de grabación que permite el registro tridimensional del sonido tal como lo podemos percibir durante un recorrido real. Cartografía Sonora es el término que usamos para definir y analizar la localización de los sonidos en el espacio. Hemos establecido unos parámetros de grabación geolocalizando los sonidos en el espacio mediante la ubicación de los microsonidos y de los recorridos del agua como fuente sonora. Se ha realizado un estudio geométrico de los espacios y se han establecido los recorridos posibles en las salas y jardines de la Alhambra, para finalmente establecer parámetros de grabación donde se establecen las características sonoras de cada espacio. Las grabaciones de campo se realizaron mediante el recorrido geométrico en el espacio a partir de los trazados armónicos y reguladores del monumento.
Znanstveni premislek o psihofiziološkem ugotavljanju zavajanja
Authors: Areh Igor , Jaklin Kaja
Published: October 2016

Zanimanje za psihofiziološko ugotavljanje zavajanja se je v zadnjem desetletju povečalo, kar je povezano s povečanimi varnostnimi tveganji, s katerimi se soočamo. Članek razpravlja o primernosti uporabe poligrafa pri preiskovanju kaznivih dejanj z vidika znanosti, predvsem psihologije. Predstavlja, oceni in primerja dve najbolj uporabljeni tehniki ugotavljanja zavajanja: Test primerjalnih vprašanj (CQT) in Test prikritih informacij (CIT). Pri obeh tehnikah preuči njuno teoretično ozadje, objektivnost in standardiziranost testnih postopkov, točnost (veljavnost) tehnik ter predstavi etične in druge praktične pomisleke. Test primerjalnih vprašanj po desetletjih raziskav in razvoja ni razrešil svojih temeljnih težav in omejitev. Ostaja neznanstven in nestandardiziran test, ki si ločen od znanosti niti ne prizadeva k izhodu iz slepe ulice. Članek predstavi vplivnejše teorije, na katerih skušajo zagovorniki utemeljiti poligrafsko testiranje. Kritična analiza kaže, da nobena od teorij ne predstavlja zadovoljivega teoretičnega temelja tehnike. Zaradi odsotnosti znanstveno-teoretične utemeljitve ostaja tehnika primerjalnih vprašanj sporna in ujeta v samozadostnost. Ta se napaja predvsem iz metodološko vprašljivih raziskovalnih ugotovitev zagovornikov tehnike. Nasprotno pa tehnika prikritih informacij doživlja raziskovalni razcvet, predvsem na področju nevrologije, in velja za etično manj sporno in delno znanstveno utemeljeno s teorijo orientacijskega odziva. Z njo se nekoliko naivno in sporno ugotavljanje laži nadomešča z iskanjem podatkov, ki so prikriti v spominu testirancev. A tudi ta tehnika ima resne pomanjkljivosti in omejitve, zaradi katerih se postavlja vprašanje o smiselnosti uporabe poligrafa pri ugotavljanju zavajanja.
Estimation de la valeur viticole des terroirs par les caractéristiques microbiologiques de leur sol
Authors: Cuinier Claude , Nigond J. , Galzy Pierre
Published: October 2016

Après avoir présenté les terroirs viticoles et donné les caractéristiques physiques et chimiques de leur sol, les résultats d'analyse microbiologiques sont exposés. L'étude de la microflore du sol permet de différencier très clairement les terroirs viticoles étudiés. Des corrélations significatives entre la microflore du sol et quelques paramètres viticoles (rendement, alcool probable, acidité) sont mises en évidence. Il est apparu également que la charge (nombre d'yeux laissés à la taille) varie dans le même sens que la richesse microbienne du sol. La microflore édaphique d'un sol viticole peut être mesurée et servir de test de fertilité. Cette méthode fournit un élément d'appréciation objectif d'un terroir viticole. Elle pourrait être utilisée par exemple pour délimiter des aires d'appellation d'origine, choisir un porte-greffe, régler la taille et équilibrer la production.

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In connection with microflora and physical and chemical properties of soils it is possible to show differences between viticultural areas. Signicative correlations have been etablished between microflora and viticultural parameters (grape yield, alcoholic degree and acidity of wines). The number of buds is also in connection with microbiological fertility of the soil ; determination of microflora can be used as fertility test for a viticultural soil, such as « appellation d'origine » delimitation, vine-stock choice, pruning regulation and production equilibrium.
Novas equações para antigas incógnitas: a questão habitacional no Brasil sob a ótica da produção acadêmica nacional
Authors: Nascimento Neto Paulo , Moreira Tomás Antonio
Published: October 2016

A questão habitacional no Brasil tem se destacado por grandes avanços nas últimas décadas, tanto no campo acadêmico, quanto em relação à formulação de políticas públicas. Entretanto, apesar do indiscutível progresso, emergem dúvidas sobre a real efetividade das ações empreendidas e sobre o papel da academia na superação das crônicas deficiências do planejamento urbano no País, que, em última instância, conduzem à escalada do deficit habitacional. A despeito da ampliação do volume de conhecimento produzido, a literatura científica carece de dados que permitam caracterizar esse panorama com consistência. Destarte, procura-se discutir a produção científica nacional sobre habitação com base em um estudo bibliométrico, com maior enfoque para a última década. Os resultados obtidos evidenciam um descolamento dos valores e ideais adotados na práxis da gestão pública e no discurso acadêmico, o que conduz ao questionamento acerca da real contribuição dos pesquisadores na árdua missão de reduzir a segregação social existente em nosso País.
Redes de coautoria identificadas na produção científica em programa de pós-graduação da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Pereira Juliana Carvalho , Calabró Luciana , Teixeira Maria Do Rocio Fontoura , Souza Diogo Onofre Gomes de
Published: October 2016

O aumento da colaboração científica, caracterizada pela coautoria, é uma das principais tendências verificadas nos últimos anos na produção em ciências. A fim de relacionar a coautoria e a produção dos docentes do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação e Ciências: Química da Vida e Saúde da UFRGS, foram identificados os artigos científicos, registrados no Currículo Lattes - do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) - desses pesquisadores publicados em periódicos classificados no sistema WebQualis da CAPES, na área de Ensino, no período de 2005 a 2013. A pesquisa é de métodos mistos e foi realizada com auxílio de técnicas bibliométricas e de Análise de Redes Sociais (ARS). Os resultados indicam um crescimento de trabalhos em coautoria, assim como mostram que seus elementos de conexão são os professores, com uma forte tendência dos alunos em publicar junto com seus orientadores.
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF INFORMATION
Authors: F. Beavers Anthony
Published: October 2016

The term “information” and its various meanings across several domains have spawned a growing research area in the discipline of philosophy known as the philosophy of information (PI). The following briefly outlines a taxonomy of the field addressing: 1) what is the philosophy of information; 2) what is information; 3) open problems in the philosophy of information; 4) paradoxes of information; 5) philosophy as the philosophy of information; 6) information metaphysics; and 7) information ethics.
O USO DE INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL PARA A GERAÇÃO AUTOMATIZADA DE TEXTOS ACADÊMICOS: PLÁGIO OU META-AUTORIA?
Authors: Araujo Marcelo
Published: October 2016

Programas de computador vêm sendo usados para a geração de textos jornalísticos, publicados diariamente na imprensa de língua inglesa. Existem milhares de livros vendidos na livraria da Amazon que não foram escritos por pessoas, mas por algoritmos sofisticados que compilam textos sobre temas específicos a partir de dados disponíveis online. Recentemente, pelo menos dois grupos de pesquisadores, trabalhando de modo independente um do outro, publicaram suas pesquisas sobre o uso de algoritmos capazes de gerar hipóteses científicas para serem testadas empiricamente. Em 2014, a editora Springer constatou que mais de 120 textos, gerados por algoritmos, haviam sido publicados em algumas de suas revistas. Não deve transcorrer muito tempo, portanto, até que o uso de algoritmos para a geração de textos acadêmicos comece a se difundir nas universidades. O objetivo deste artigo é discutir algumas das implicações do uso de inteligência artificial para a produção de textos acadêmicos, especialmente textos de filosofia. Noções como “autoria” e “originalidade” terão de ser redefinidas no futuro.
CONSTITUCIONALIZAÇÃO DO DIREITO ADMINISTRATIVO E A SINDICABILIDADE DO ATO DISCRICIONÁRIO
Authors: Cademartori Luiz Henrique Urquhart , Oliveira Vitória Cristina
Published: October 2016

Com o presente artigo pretende-se tecer uma análise acerca do fenômeno da Constitucionalização do Direito Administrativo, decorrente das transformações no Estado de Direito e, no campo teórico, da mudança de paradigma quanto à exegese do direito, com o advento do neoconstitucionalismo, o qual torna a Constituição Federal parâmetro de interpretação dos demais ramos do ordenamento jurídico. Neste contexto, o conceito de discricionariedade administrativa sofre modificações quanto aos limites de sua interpretação. Por conseguinte, sendo certo que a atividade administrativa é realizada dentro do poder discricionário, tal dever-poder deverá sempre ser utilizado com base em critérios normativos substanciais, de modo a buscar a máxima efetividade dos comandos constitucionais, sendo, assim, plenamente sindicável quanto o controle de excessos ou reconhecimento de legítima opção discricionária.
El turismo como motor potencial para el desarrollo económico de zonas fronterizas en vías de desarrollo. Un estudio de caso.
Authors: Agüera Francisco Orgaz , Moral Cuadra Salvador
Published: October 2016

El turismo se configura como uno de los principales sectores económicos a nivel internacional, adquiriendo importancia en los países en vías de desarrollo. El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar las potencialidades turísticas de un destino en vías de desarrollo localizado en una zona fronteriza (turismo fronterizo), en concreto, la provincia de Dajabón (República Dominicana). Otro de los objetivos es conocer la percepción de los residentes ante el turismo y elementos que pueden afectar a este sector. La finalidad es elaborar propuestas para mejor el turismo en este destino, con la misión de que este sector fomente el desarrollo sostenible en esta área geográfica. La metodología ha consistido en una combinación de entrevistas, grupos de discusión y encuestas. Los resultados muestran que la provincia de Dajabón tiene un gran potencial turístico, si bien, la percepción de los residentes hacia esta actividad es muy baja. 
Glomerular Pathology in Dent Disease and Its Association with Kidney Function
Authors: Wang Xiangling , Anglani Franca , Beara-Lasic Lada , Mehta Anila J. , Vaughan Lisa E. , Herrera Hernandez Loren , Cogal Andrea , Scheinman Steven J. , Ariceta Gema , Isom Robert , Copelovitch Lawrence , Enders Felicity T. , Del Prete Dorella , Vezzoli Giuseppe , Paglialonga Fabio , Harris Peter C. , Lieske John C. ,   on behalf of the Investigators of the Rare Kidney Stone Consortium
Published: October 2016

Background and objectives

Dent disease is a rare X–linked disorder characterized by low molecular weight proteinuria and often considered a renal tubular disease. However, glomerulosclerosis was recently reported in several patients. Thus, Dent disease renal histopathologic features were characterized and assessed, and their association with kidney function was assessed.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

Clinical renal pathology reports and slides (where available) were collected from 30 boys and men in eight countries who had undergone clinical renal biopsy between 1995 and 2014.

Results

Median (25th, 75th percentiles) age at biopsy was 7.5 (5, 19) years with an eGFR of 69 (44, 94) ml/min per 1.73 m2 and a 24-hour urine protein of 2000 (1325, 2936) mg. A repeat biopsy for steroid-resistant proteinuria was performed in 13% (four of 30) of the patients. Prominent histologic findings included focal global glomerulosclerosis in 83% (25 of 30; affecting 16%±19% glomeruli), mild segmental foot process effacement in 57% (13 of 23), focal interstitial fibrosis in 60% (18 of 30), interstitial lymphocytic infiltration in 53% (16 of 30), and tubular damage in 70% (21 of 30). Higher percentages of globally sclerotic glomeruli, foot process effacement, and interstitial inflammation were associated with lower eGFR at biopsy, whereas foot process effacement was associated with steeper annual eGFR decline.

Conclusions

These associations suggest a potential role for glomerular pathology, specifically involving the podocyte, in disease progression, which deserves further study. Furthermore, Dent disease should be suspected in boys and men who have unexplained proteinuria with focal global glomerulosclerosis and segmental foot process effacement on renal biopsy.
Risk management in the process of technological equipment supply during the construction of power engineering facilities
Authors: Morozenko Andrey Aleksandrovich , Yakimchuk Roman Vladislavovich
Published: October 2016

The accumulated experience of constructing technically complicated objects and the modern design technologies in general allow conducting deep analysis of construction technological solutions, though, during the project implementation there usually appears an objective necessity to substitute a wide list of technological equipment by the analogues with most close technological characteristics. In the production process it is a rather timeconsuming and organizationally complicated task, which is firstly connected with the choice of reliable supplier and contractor, logistic coordination, providing the purchase procedure. The enumerated factors critically influence the terms of energy project implementation.In the article special aspects of the construction of power engineering facilities is considered. The authors justified the necessity of the researches on the life cycle period related to preparation for construction operations, during which the project is influenced by a lot of negative factors and circumstances different in their form and intensity. The examples and the definitions of unforeseen events and circumstances, which can influence on the realization of the project, are given. The solution to the problem of risk management in the process of technological equipment supply during the construction of power engineering facilities is given. They allow implementing the goal function in the best way providing the required efficiency.
Constructing a deformation diagram of uniaxially compressed concrete
Authors: Rimshin Vladimir Ivanovich , Krishan Anatoliy Leonidovich , Mukhametzyanov Al’bert Il’darovich
Published: October 2016

At the present time the nonlinear deformation model based on deformation diagrams of the materials is believed to be the most promising for estimation of stress-strain state of reinforced concrete elements at different stages of their compression: before crack formation, in the process of crack formation, at the stage of cracked element operation, at destruction stage. Reliability of estimates depends largely on accuracy of analytical description of curvilinear diagram of concrete deformation. On the other hand we should remember that the calculated construction may be subject to different loading modes: short-term, long-term or competitive. In this regard the universal character is required from the used deformability diagrams. They should be easily transformed for calculation with different modes.The authors suggest methods of constructing such a deformation diagram using elasticity coefficient. Using the corresponding elasticity coefficients in calculations it is possible to account for different loading modes of structures (for example long-term loading). Such an analytical representation of concrete deformation diagram is more generalpurpose as compared to dependence on European standards.
Glass transition temperature and elastic modulusof nanocomposites based on polyimides
Authors: Matseevich Tat’yana Anatol’evna , Popova Marina Nikolaevna , Askadskiy Andrey Aleksandrovich
Published: October 2016

Today great attention is paid to production and research of the mechanical and termal properties of nanocomposites based on polyimides. These polymers are heatresisting and possess the increased mechanical properties in wide range of temperatures. Various nanoparticles are introduced into polyimides: graphite nanotubes and flatparticles, the particles of SiO , the surface of which is modified, the particles of ZrOandmontmorillonite, etc.The authors analyzed the influence of nanoparticles on the glass transition temper-ature T and elastic modulus E of the polyimides based on 1,3-bis-(3,3’,4,4’-dicarboxy-phenoxy)benzene and 4,4’-bis-(4-aminophenoxy)biphenyl, and pyromellitic dianhydride and oxydianiline. Nanoparticles introduced in small amounts are produced of graphite and ZrO . The suggested ratios take into account the chemical structure of the polymer and nanoparticles, as well as the structure of their surface in case of chemical modification; the concentration of nanoparticles and their form, the number of polar groups on the surface. The number of polar groups and nanoparticles’ concentration have the greatest influence on T . The elastic modulus of nanocomposites depending on nanoparticles’ concentration is connected with van der Waals volume of the repeating unit of polymer and nanoparticle.
CAST-IN-PLACE BUILDING FRAME AND ITS FEATURES AT SEPARATE LIFE CYCLES
Authors: Koyankin Aleksandr Aleksandrovich , Mitasov Valeriy Mikhaylovich
Published: October 2016

Modern intensive development of precast-cast-in-place construction has led to creation of a wide range of various constructive systems of buildings during the last 100 years. They allow constructing buildings with best account of the requirements of functionality, architectural expressiveness, production possibilities of construction companies, etc. However in spite of this development both precast and cast-in-place housing construction has its peculiarities, positive and negative ones. The constructive systems of precast monolithic buildings existing at the moment are based on the required mutual deformation of prefabricated reinforced and cast iron reinforced concrete at the stage of a building construction and at the stage of its use as well. Having refused from this rule, the authors of this article have introduced a constructive system of a precast monolithic building able to bear loads, developing at the stage of erection (due to completion of a precast frame) and at the stage of use (due to completion of a precast monolithic frame). The offered construction of a precast monolithic building frame allows efficiently using the advantages of precast and cast-in-place construction minimizing their disadvantages and it also fully corresponds to the obligatory requirements to buildings. The corresponding patents are obtained.
THE STRENGTH OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAM ELEMENTS UNDER CYCLIC ALTERNATING LOADING AND LOW CYCLE LOAD OF CONSTANT SIGN
Authors: Semina Yuliya Anatol'evna
Published: October 2016

The behavior of reinforced concrete elements under some types of cyclic loads is described in the paper. The main aim of the investigations is research of the stress-strain state and strength of the inclined sections of reinforced concrete beam elements in conditions of systemic impact of constructive factors and the factor of external influence. To spotlight the problem of cyclic loadings three series of tests were conducted by the author. Firstly, the analysis of the tests showed that especially cyclic alternating loading reduces the bearing capacity of reinforced concrete beams and their crack resistance by 20 % due to the fatigue of concrete and reinforcement. Thus the change of load sign creates serious changes of stress-strain state of reinforced concrete beam elements. Low cycle loads of constant sign effect the behavior of the constructions not so adversely. Secondly, based on the experimental data mathematical models of elements’ strength were obtained. These models allow evaluating the impact of each factor on the output parameter not only separately, but also in interaction with each other. Furthermore, the material spotlighted by the author describes stress-strain state of the investigated elements, cracking mechanism, changes of deflection values, the influence of mode cyclic loading during the tests. Since the data on the subject are useful and important to building practice, the ultimate aim of the tests will be working out for improvement of nonlinear calculation models of span reinforced concrete constructions taking into account the impact of these loads, and also there will be the development of engineering calculation techniques of their strength, crack resistance and deformability.
Spelt pasta with increased content of functional componets
Authors: Filipovic Jelena , Ahmetxhekaj Shahin , Filipovic Vladimir , Kosutic Milenko
Published: October 2016

This paper investigates the effects of addition of flax seed, sesame seed, or eggs (10 g/100 g of sample and 20 g/100 g of sample) in spelt flour to obtain new pasta products with improved ?-3/?-6 ratio and minerals profile. Gas chromatography with mass spectrometry was used for carrying out a quantitative analysis of the liposoluble pasta extract. Post-hoc Tukey?s HSD test at 95% confidence limit showed significant differences between observed samples. Daily average consumption of 75 g of spelt pasta containing 20 g flax seed/100 g of sample contributes to essential fatty acids intake of 3.8 g and improved ?-6/?-3 ratio (1:2.4). The obtaind results indicate that the investigated spelt pasta samples are new products with improved nutritional properties due to higher level of ?-3 fatty acids and minerals content (Ca, Zn, Cu and Fe). Pasta (PS 7) with 20 g/100 g of eggs has the best sensory quality (maximum scores for odor, texture, flavor and overall acceptability were 8.8, 8.9, 8.9 and 8.9, respectively).
Menopausal hormone therapy: Benefits and different forms
Authors: Kutlesic Ranko , Popovic Jasmina , Stefanovic Milan , Vukomanovic Predrag , Andric Aleksandra , Milosevic Jelena
Published: October 2016

Introduction. Declining of ovarian hormone production can seriously disturb
the quality of woman?s life, with physical and emotional consequences and to
potentiate the development of additional health risks such as cardiovascular
diseases and osteoporosis which are already present in women of older age.
Benefits of Menopausal Hormone Therapy. Menopausal hormone therapy
ameliorates the quality of life by resolving the atrophic symptoms and
vasomotor problems, protecting from the osteoporosis, maintaining the skin
and connective tissue turgor, as well as by improving libido, mood and
depression during the menopausal transition. Forms of Menopausal Hormone
Therapy. There are several possibilities to treat menopausal problems:
estrogen, combination of estrogen and progestogen, androgens, selective
estrogen receptor modulators, tissue selective estrogen complex, tibolon and
alternatives. Initiating, Monitoring and Discontinuing Menopausal Hormone
Therapy. Menopausal hormone therapy should be started when the problems due
to menopausal symptoms appear. It is important to have on mind that the
effects of hormones depend on age and actual condition of the woman?s
organism. The goal is effective treatment at the lowest dose and during the
shortest interval needed for symptom control. The therapy must be reevaluated
every year and potential risks must be discussed as well. Conclusion.
Menopausal hormone therapy ameliorates the quality of woman?s life in
perimenopause. Type, doses and duration of the menopausal hormone therapy
should be individualized.
Is Pet Ownership Helpful in Reducing the Risk and Severity of Geriatric Depression?
Authors: Needell Nancy , Mehta-Naik Nisha
Published: October 2016

Many community-dwelling older adults are searching for ways to remain mentally and physically healthy as they age. One frequently offered suggestion is for older people to adopt a pet to avoid loneliness, to stay socially engaged, and to stave off depression. Despite the ubiquity of this advice in popular culture, research findings are equivocal on whether pet ownership is beneficial to the physical and psychological health of older adults. This article evaluates published data relating to pet ownership and its possible impact on depression and related symptoms in the elderly.
Atypical Porcine Pestivirus: A Possible Cause of Congenital Tremor Type A‐II in Newborn Piglets
Authors: De Groof Ad , Deijs Martin , Guelen Lars , Van Grinsven Lotte , Van Os‐Galdos Laura , Vogels Wannes , Derks Carmen , Cruijsen Toine , Geurts Victor , Vrijenhoek Mieke , Suijskens Janneke , Van Doorn Peter , Van Leengoed Leo , Schrier Carla , Hoek Lia
Published: October 2016

Congenital tremor type A‐II in piglets has been regarded as a transmissible disease since the 1970s, possibly caused by a very recently‐described virus: atypical porcine pestivirus (APPV). Here, we describe several strains of APPV in piglets with clinical signs of congenital tremor (10 of 10 farms tested). Piglets on a farm with no history of congenital tremor were PCR‐negative for the virus. To demonstrate a causal relationship between APPV and disease, three gilts were inoculated via intramuscular injection at day 32 of pregnancy. In two of the three litters, vertical transmission of the virus occurred. Clinical signs of congenital tremor were observed in APPV‐infected newborns, yet also two asymptomatic carriers were among the offspring. Piglets of one litter were PCR‐negative for the virus, and these piglets were all without congenital tremors. Long‐term follow up of farm piglets born with congenital tremors showed that the initially high viremia in serum declines at five months of age, but shedding of the virus in feces continues, which explains why the virus remains present at affected farms and causes new outbreaks. We conclude that trans‐placental transmission of APPV and subsequent infection of the fetuses is a very likely cause of congenital tremor type A‐II in piglets.
A Viral Noncoding RNA Complements a Weakened Viral RNA Silencing Suppressor and Promotes Efficient Systemic Host Infection
Authors: Flobinus Alyssa , Hleibieh Kamal , Klein Elodie , Ratti Claudio , Bouzoubaa Salah , Gilmer David
Published: October 2016

Systemic movement of beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV) in Beta macrocarpa depends on viral RNA3, whereas in Nicotiana benthamiana this RNA is dispensable. RNA3 contains a coremin motif of 20 nucleotides essential for the stabilization of noncoding RNA3 (ncRNA3) and for long‐distance movement in Beta species. Coremin mutants that are unable to accumulate ncRNA3 also do not achieve systemic movement in Beta species. A mutant virus carrying a mutation in the p14 viral suppressor of RNA silencing (VSR), unable to move long distances, can be complemented with the ncRNA3 in the lesion phenotype, viral RNA accumulation, and systemic spread. Analyses of the BNYVV VSR mechanism of action led to the identification of the RNA‐dependent RNA polymerase 6 (RDR6) pathway as a target of the virus VSR and the assignment of a VSR function to the ncRNA3.
Cell Therapy Regulation in Taiwan
Authors: Chen Yuan-Chuan , Cheng Hwei-Fang , Yeh Ming-Kung
Published: October 2016

Cell therapy is not only a novel medical practice but also a medicinal product [cell therapy product (CTP)]. More and more CTPs are being approved for marketing globally because of the rapid development of bio-medicine in cell culture, preservation, and preparation. However, regulation is the most important criterion for the development of CTPs. Regulations must be flexible to expedite the process of marketing for new CTPs. Recently, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) updated the related regulations such as regulation of development, current regulatory framework and process, and the application and evaluation processes. When the quality of CTPs has been improved significantly, their safety and efficacy are further ensured. The treatment protocol, a new design for adaptive licensing to current clinical practice, is a rapid process for patients with life-threatening diseases or serious conditions for which there are no suitable drugs, medical devices, or other therapeutic methods available. The hospital can submit the treatment protocol to apply for cell therapy as a medical practice, which may result in easier and faster cell therapy development, and personalized treatment for individual patients will evolve quickly.
Changes in Sexual Behavior of Orchidectomized Rats under Influence of Allotransplantation of Testicular Interstitial Cell Suspension
Authors: Deng Bo , Bondarenko Tatyana , Pakhomov Oleksandr
Published: October 2016

Transplantation of hormone-producing cells is an experimental endocrine dysfunction treatment. The present study investigated the effects of orchidectomy (OE) and transplantation of interstitial cell suspension (ICS) on rat sexual behavior. Adult experimental animals were divided into two populations. One of these populations had sexual experience before the experiment and the other did not. Each population was divided into three groups: control group and two orchidectomized groups. One of the orchidectomized groups was treated with ICS, and the other was treated with the vehicle. The changes in the sexual behavior were investigated on the following parameters: mount latency (ML), intromission latency (IL), ejaculation latency (EL), mount frequency (MF), intromission frequency (IF), copulatory efficacy (CE), and IF/EL ratio. The investigation of these changes lasted 4 weeks after ICS transplantation. The parameters of sexual behavior reflected a decrease in sexual function after OE at the beginning of the observation, especially for the animals that did not have a sexual experience. However, it was shown that sexual activity increased in the following 4 weeks. We have indicated that the loss of gonads attenuated the capacity to acquire sexual experience; nonetheless, it did not mean that the animals completely lost this capacity. Transplantation of ICS facilitated the maintenance of male sexual behavior after OE, fractionally enlarged the size of regressed seminal vesicles of the animals, and increased the free testosterone (T) level. These findings suggest the ICS can be considered as a temporal source of androgens, which can facilitate a restoration of sexual activity.
High-Level Expression of RIPK4 and EZH2 Contributes to Lymph Node Metastasis and Predicts Favorable Prognosis in Patients With Cervical Cancer
Authors: Azizmohammadi Susan , Azizmohammadi Sima , Safari Aghdas , Kaghazian Maria , Sadrkhanlo Mina , Behnod Vahid , Seifoleslami Mehri
Published: October 2016

The investigation of specific genes will establish more useful biomarkers for accurate detection and management of gynecological cancers, especially patients with cervical cancer (CCP). The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression level of RIPK4 and EZH2 messenger RNA (RIPK4
and EZH2 mRNA) in CCP. Expression of RIPK4 and EZH2 in the tissues was determined by immunohistochemistry and qRT-PCR methods. Correlations of RIPK4 and EZH2 mRNA with clinical and pathological parameters were analyzed using the Fisher’s exact test. The mRNA level of RIPK4 was significantly
upregulated in tumor tissues compared with matched adjacent normal tissues (4.10 ± 0.89 vs. 1.5 ± 0.82; p = 0.021). EZH2 mRNA was increased in cancer tissues compared to normal tissues (3.54 ± 0.71 vs. 1.2 ± 0.65;
p = 0.003). High expression of RIPK4 was observed in 25 patients (64.1%), whereas weak expression was seen in 14 cases (35.9%). Furthermore, the expression of RIPK4 was overexpressed in matched adjacent normal tissues (p = 0.004). FIGO stage and lymph
node metastasis were significantly linked to a higher expression of RIPK4 (p < 0.05). Overexpression of EZH2 was found in 30 patients (76.9%) and was associated with FIGO stage, histological type, and lymph node metastasis (p < 0.05). In conclusion,
our data suggest that RIPK4/EZH2 markers might be used as potential predictors of prognosis in cervical cancer.
HATS-25B THROUGH HATS-30B: A HALF–DOZEN NEW INFLATED TRANSITING HOT JUPITERS FROM THE HATSOUTH SURVEY*
Authors: Espinoza N. , Bayliss D. , Hartman J. D. , Bakos G. Á. , Jordán A. , Zhou G. , Mancini L. , Brahm R. , Ciceri S. , Bhatti W. , Csubry Z. , Rabus M. , Penev K. , Bento J. , Val-Borro M. de , Henning T. , Schmidt B. , Suc V. , Wright D. J. , Tinney C. G. , Tan T. G. , Noyes R.
Published: October 2016

We report six new inflated hot Jupiters (HATS-25b through HATS-30b) discovered using the HATSouth global network of automated telescopes. The planets orbit stars with V magnitudes in the range of ∼12–14 and have masses in the largely populated

region of parameter space but span a wide variety of radii, from

to

. HATS-25b, HATS-28b, HATS-29b, and HATS-30b are typical inflated hot Jupiters (

) orbiting G–type stars in short period (P = 3.2-4.6 days) orbits. However, HATS-26b (

,

days) and HATS-27b (

,

days) stand out as highly inflated planets orbiting slightly evolved F stars just after and in the turn–off points, respectively, which are among the least dense hot Jupiters, with densities of 0.153

and 0.180

, respectively. All the presented exoplanets but HATS-27b are good targets for future atmospheric characterization studies, while HATS-27b is a prime target for Rossiter—McLaughlin monitoring in order to determine its spin–orbit alignment given the brightness (V = 12.8) and stellar rotational velocity (

km s−1) of the host star. These discoveries significantly increase the number of inflated hot Jupiters known, contributing to our understanding of the mechanism(s) responsible for hot Jupiter inflation.
PROPER IMAGE SUBTRACTION—OPTIMAL TRANSIENT DETECTION, PHOTOMETRY, AND HYPOTHESIS TESTING
Authors: Zackay Barak , Ofek Eran O. , Gal-Yam Avishay
Published: October 2016

Transient detection and flux measurement via image subtraction stand at the base of time domain astronomy. Due to the varying seeing conditions, the image subtraction process is non-trivial, and existing solutions suffer from a variety of problems. Starting from basic statistical principles, we develop the optimal statistic for transient detection, flux measurement, and any image-difference hypothesis testing. We derive a closed-form statistic that: (1) is mathematically proven to be the optimal transient detection statistic in the limit of background-dominated noise, (2) is numerically stable, (3) for accurately registered, adequately sampled images, does not leave subtraction or deconvolution artifacts, (4) allows automatic transient detection to the theoretical sensitivity limit by providing credible detection significance, (5) has uncorrelated white noise, (6) is a sufficient statistic for any further statistical test on the difference image, and, in particular, allows us to distinguish particle hits and other image artifacts from real transients, (7) is symmetric to the exchange of the new and reference images, (8) is at least an order of magnitude faster to compute than some popular methods, and (9) is straightforward to implement. Furthermore, we present extensions of this method that make it resilient to registration errors, color-refraction errors, and any noise source that can be modeled. In addition, we show that the optimal way to prepare a reference image is the proper image coaddition presented in Zackay & Ofek. We demonstrate this method on simulated data and real observations from the PTF data release 2. We provide an implementation of this algorithm in MATLAB and Python.
Nouvelle politique de développement rural en Chine : vers de nouvelles normes d’aménagement dans les campagnes du delta du Yangzi
Authors: Véron Emmanuel
Published: October 2016

Depuis la réouverture de la Chine en 1992, les campagnes chinoises accusent des retards de développement économique et social importants. Le gouvernement entend introduire de nouvelles politiques publiques de développement rural. Cette injonction est un fait nouveau. Les autorités centrales souhaitent réguler les écarts de richesses et d’aménagement entre villes et campagnes à travers le programme des nouvelles campagnes socialistes. Nous proposons ici une analyse de ces nouveaux leviers de développement des espaces ruraux à travers l’exemple du delta du Yangzi.
Les Cornes de Moïse. Faire entrer la Bible dans l’histoire
Authors: Römer Thomas
Published: October 2016

Les progrès des méthodes littéraires et de l’archéologie ont conduit à mettre en question, la construction traditionnelle de la chronologie et de l’historiographie bibliques. Les maximalistes partent de l’idée qu’il faut simplement faire confiance au récit biblique. Cette position n’est scientifiquement pas tenable. Pour les minimalistes, tout commence seulement à l’époque achéménide, vers 400 avant notre ère, voire même encore plus tard à l’époque hellénistique. Ils font valoir que la Bible est une pure construction idéologique et que les premiers manuscrits datent précisément de cette époque. Mais le matériel et les traditions qui sont à l’origine de la Bible hébraïque sont antérieurs à l’époque perse.
Les cornes de Moïse. Faire entrer la Bible dans l’histoire
Authors: Römer Thomas
Published: October 2016

Les progrès des méthodes littéraires et de l’archéologie ont conduit à mettre en question la construction traditionnelle de la chronologie et de l’historiographie bibliques. Les maximalistes partent de l’idée qu’il faut simplement faire confiance au récit biblique. Scientifiquement, cette position n’est pas tenable. Pour les minimalistes, tout commence seulement à l’époque achéménide, vers 400 avant notre ère, voire même encore plus tard à l’époque hellénistique. Ils font valoir que la Bible est une pure construction idéologique et que les premiers manuscrits datent précisément de cette époque. Mais le matériel et les traditions qui sont à l’origine de la Bible hébraïque sont antérieurs à l’époque perse.
A leitura
Authors: Morão Paula
Published: October 2016

Tanto nas Bibliotecas da Rede Pública, como em espaços não convencionais (como hospitais e estabelecimentos prisionais), a leitura pública é uma responsabilidade do Estado. Cabe à DGLB, organismo dependente do Ministério da Cultura, arquitectar e pôr em prática acções de índole muito diversa, visando o desenvolvimento da leitura – quer no apoio à construção e equipamento da RNBP, quer pelos programas dirigidos à promoção da leitura, bem conhecidos no universo dos profissionais das bibliotecas. Os objectivos de tais acções e programas não se limitam ao lado material e visível (edifícios e recheio deles), antes se estendem ao campo imaterial e conceptual, que poderemos resumir na meta de elevar o nível de cultura dos cidadãos, aos quais devem ser proporcionados os instrumentos mentais para serem mais conscientes, mais esclarecidos, mais abertos e mais livres.Como é que a leitura e a escrita podem contribuir para este objectivo de desenvolver os cidadãos nos planos social e cívico, mas também a nível intelectual e estético? Usando exemplos da literatura portuguesa, defende-se uma concepção da leitura como instrumento do saber mas também do prazer, alargando os horizontes da mente através da fruição de mundos reais e imaginários.As políticas públicas devem tornar verdadeira e pró-activa a fórmula Melhor cidadão, melhor leitor – Duas faces da mesma moeda.
ALeR + = Ler Melhor?
Authors: Tomé Maria da Conceição , Carvalho Anabela
Published: October 2016

É reconhecida a importância do papel que a Biblioteca Escolar assume na promoção da leitura e no desenvolvimento de competências leitoras. O Agrupamento de Escolas de Silgueiros desenvolve, tendo como ponto de partida a sua biblioteca escolar, um projecto de promoção da leitura abrangente a partir do estabelecimento de parcerias entre a biblioteca e a sala de aula, entre a escola e as famílias. Este projecto, integrado no projecto aLeR + do Plano Nacional de Leitura (projecto que envolveu 33 escolas, seleccionadas a nível nacional, no ano lectivo 2008/09), pretende desenvolver nos alunos, de forma consistente, competências e hábitos de leitura. Neste âmbito, com o objectivo de avaliar o impacto do projecto na melhoria da leitura dos alunos, foi desenvolvido um estudo que envolveu a avaliação de competências de leitura em todos os alunos do agrupamento (do 2.º ao 9.º ano). Definiu-se um design com grupo de controlo não equivalente recolhido num agrupamento próximo e obtiveram-se dados relativamente ao desempenho dos alunos em três competências de leitura (fluência, precisão e compreensão) antes e após a realização das actividades do Projecto. O tratamento dos dados permitiu-nos verificar a evolução do desempenho dos alunos na leitura ao longo do ano lectivo, o que se traduziu numa mais-valia importante para os professores e famílias. Nesta comunicação, apresentaremos os resultados da investigação através dos quais foi possível aferir o impacto das actividades do projecto no desenvolvimento de competências de leitura.