bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Standardization of the test «Family Emotional Communication»
Authors: Kholmogorova A.B. , Volikova S.V. , Sorokova M.G.
Published: December 2016

Parent family plays an important role in the onset and course of affective spectrum disorders. There are few reliable psychological tests for adults to detect violations parent family system. We did a test «Family emotional communications». It reveals the to find the dysfunction in families of adult patients and to determine the target of psychotherapy. It was examined 460 adults (213 people — patients with affective disorders, 247 — population sample) to verify the reliability of this test. Factor analysis identified 7 scales in this test. Confirmatory analysis, verification test-retest reliability, coefficient of Cronbach’s Alpha, checking internal consistency and construct validity of the test showed that this test is a reliable and valid tool. This test is not influenced by gender, age and educational level. We have compared the parental families of patients with anxiety and depressive disorders with a group of people without any psychic disorder. Parent families of patients have more violations in the family system (overprotection, criticism, anxiety, emotional neglect). These violations can become the targets of psychotherapy of patients with affective disorders.
An application of neural network in recognizing of the tooth contact of spiral and hypoid bevel gears
Authors: Skawiński Piotr
Published: December 2016

The special computer system KONTEPS for calculation of spiral and hypoid bevel gears generally supports technology for the conventional and CNC machines (milling machines). In this system environment, the special computer application generates solid or surface models of gears by cutting simulation. Other computer application, based on Matlab functions and methods of artificial intelligence, supports the tooth contact development. The special classifiers which allow to recognize the tooth contact, select the first, second and third order of changes and support the technologist in manufacturing process. This paper describes computerized integration of design and manufacturing of the spiral and hypoid bevel gear supported by the artificial intelligence.
Features of proand antioxidant systems in patients with uterine leiomyoma and its combination with adenomyosis and endometrial hyperplasia and the development of recurrence after organ-saving operations
Authors: Popov Eduard N , Arutyunyan Alexander V , Sudakov Dmitry S , Dymarskaya Yulia R
Published: December 2016

We assessed the incidence of uterine leiomyoma recurrence after myomectomy in cases of its isolated development and combination with other hyperplastic processes of endo- and myometrium. We showed the role of pro- and antioxidant systems’ disturbances in the recurrence of combination of leiomyoma, adenomyosis and endometrial hyperplasia. We propose indole-3-carbinol and epigallocatechin administration as preventing post-operative treatment.
The model final results how the method of complex evaluation of improving quality of care in obstetrics
Authors: Yaroslavsky Konstantin V , Atlasov Vladimir O , Bolotskykh Vyacheslav M
Published: December 2016

The article considers the issues of managing quality of medical care in obstetrics, the aim of which is to consider different management models, their advantages and disadvantages. Described the system of total quality management based on the needs of the patient. The presented method models outputs and its use in obstetric institution for integrated assessment activities and ensure continuous improvement and improve the quality of care. The calculation of the performance of the obstetric hospital and dynamic analysis of their effectiveness.
Drug-induced cytolytic syndrome in pregnancy: clinical and biochemical diagnostic criteria
Authors: Borisova Irina V
Published: December 2016

The aim of the study was evaluation of clinical and laboratory manifestations of drug-induced cytolytic syndrome in pregnancy. In the research group included 62 pregnant women with drug-induced liver injury (DILI) in the first trimester of pregnancy. These pregnant women received hormone therapy at the planning stage and/or during pregnancy for the prevention and treatment of miscarriage and had clinical and biochemical manifestations of cytolytic syndrome. Pregnancy after IVF and ovulation induction was in 60.8% of cases. Hormone therapy for pregnant patients received long-term, 85% of pregnant women used estrogen and progestin drugs. DILI during pregnancy characterized by low-symptom or asymptomatic clinical manifestations. DILI manifested cytolytic biochemical syndrome, in which there is isolated increase of transaminase levels, in some cases accompanied by increased level of gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, liver glutamate dehydrogenase and decreased total protein levels, in the first place due to the albumin fraction.
Uterine fibroids and effiency of in vitro fertilization programs
Authors: Dzhemlikhanova Lyailya Kh , Niauri Dariko A , Abdulkadyrova Zarina K
Published: December 2016

The aim of this review is to estimate etiologic role of uterine fibroids in female infertility; it based on the results of current studies of infertility in various cases of fibroids (submucous, intramural and subserous). In article was analyzed the efficiency of the treatment of infertility in women with uterine myoma in IVF programs.Conclusion: a detailed study of endometrial receptivity in women with uterine fibroids is necessary to for personalized strategy in patients with uterine fibroids (myoma) and infertility.
Da Helena Grega à Helena Fluminense
Authors: Martins Edson
Published: December 2016

No presente trabalho, por meio da releitura de elementos da cultura greco-romana inseridos por Machado de Assis em seu romance Helena, pretende-se discutir a recepção da cultura clássica no projeto literário machadiano, indagando-se sobre as funções a que se presta a incorporação dessa camada intertextual (BAKHTIN, 2002) nos escritos do romancista brasileiro, a par do que preconizava o próprio Machado na persona de um outro eu: a do crítico literário, atento às transformações sociais e estéticas do Brasil oitocentista. Desse processo, resulta a utilização sistemática das citações de elementos da cultura clássica para a caracterização psicológica da sua Helena, a partir da técnica da emulação operacionalizada por meio da reescrita de mitos relativos às personagens gregas Penélope e Helena de Esparta.
No trivial da ideia
Authors: Bueno Luís
Published: December 2016

Por meio da análise de dois contos, “Banzo” (1913), de Coelho Neto, e “A Favela que eu vi” (1924), de Benjamim Costallat, este trabalho propõe uma discussão a respeito de um conceito corrente e fundamental na historiografia literária brasileira: o regionalismo. O objetivo é estabelecer que a literatura rural nem sempre está assim tão distante da urbana. Procura-se demonstrar que o problema central de representação literária do regionalismo, ou seja, a distância que existe entre o narrador urbano, letrado, e os personagens rurais, iletrados, também se manifesta claramente entre aquele narrador e os personagens pobres radicados em ambientes urbanos marginais.
Perencanaan dan analisis kehandalan sistem komunikasi radio microwave tampak pandang pada pita frekuensi 12750-13250 MHz [Planning and analysis of the reliability of line of sight microwave radio communication system on 12750-13250 MHz band]
Authors: Hasyim Ahmad
Published: December 2016

Propagasi gelombang radio dapat diartikan sebagai proses perambatan gelombang radio dari pemancar ke penerima. Gelombang ini akan merambat melalui udara bebas menuju antena penerima dan mengalami redaman di sepanjang lintansannya,  redaman perangkat dan saluran transmisi, sehingga ketika sampai di antena penerima, energi sinyal sudah sangat lemah. Line of sight    (LOS) merupakan salah satu jenis propagasi di mana diantara stasiun pengirim dan stasiun penerima  tidak terdapat penghalang. Kendala geografis dan kelengkungan bumi menyebabkan adanya keterbatasan untuk transmisi line of sight, namun masalah ini secara umum dapat dikurangi melalui perencanaan, perhitungan dan penggunaan teknologi tambahan. Dalam perencanaan sistem komunikasi radio, kinerja LOS perlu direncanakan cadangan daya akibat fluktuasi sinyal serta analisis kehandalannya. Sistem radio gelombang mikro digital antar titik yang menggunakan  frekuensi 13 GHz dengan modulasi 16 QAM, bit rate 140 MBps,dan  noise figure 0,7 dB memerlukan daya pancar -4,488 dBm, fading margin sebesar 85,51 dB dan kehandalannya sebesar 99,9999999%.*****Radio wave propagation can be defined as the process of propagation of radio waves from the transmitter to the receiver. These waves will propagate through free air towards the receiver antena with experienced curbs along the tracks, so when it arrive at the receiver antena, the signal energy is very slow. Line of sight (LOS) is one kind of propagation where no obstacles found between the transmitter and the receiver station. Geographical constraints and the curvature of the earth bring limitations to the line of sight transmission, but this problem can generally be reduced through planning, calculation and use of additional technologies. In a radio communication system planning, LOS performance needs to be planned caused by signal fluctuations and reliability. Digital microwave point to point radio systems using 13 GHz of spectrum, 16 QAM of modulation,  140 MBps of bit rate,  0,7 dB of noise figure  requires  -4,488 dBm of transmit power,   85,51 dB of fading margin, and 99.99999999 % of reliability.
Comparative study between indwelling pleural drain and intercostal drainage followed by pleurodesis in management of malignant pleural effusion
Authors: Mehta Dinesh , Bali Sharadendu , Dagar Abhinav , Utaal Maneshwar Singh
Published: December 2016

Background: Malignant pleural effusion is a major cause of morbidity in lung cancer patients. Management involves repeated pleural aspirations or persistent intercostal drainage (ICD) tube. Using an indigenous method of putting ICD tube of smaller size with subcutaneous tunnelling allows draining fluid from lungs easily and painlessly when needed avoiding the need for repeated injections and chest tube insertion.

Methods: In this prospective, 48 months study, 100 patients of malignant pleural effusion were included in the study and half of them were treated with intercostals drainage followed by pleurodesis and the remaining half were treated with a indwelling pleural catheter (IPC). The end points taken were hospital bed days, complications, cost and quality of life insertion.  

Results: In the IPC group the average baseline dyspnoea score (visual analogue scale) of the patients was 61.23±22.10 and at 6 months it was 5.65 (p <0.05). In ICD group average baseline dyspnoea score was 64.44±27.40 and at 6 months it was 14.09 (p <0.05). In IPC group the average baseline quality of life score was found to be 41.18±9.40 and at 6 months it was 69.87 (p <0.05). In ICD group average baseline quality of life score was found to be 43.21±7.84 at 6 months it was 58.88 (p <0.05). In terms of hospital readmission around 8 patients (16%) belonging to IPC group needed it and in ICD group 17 patients (34%) needed it. The commonest complication found in IPC group was catheter blockage and it was seen in 13 patients (26%). In ICD group the commonest complication was the need for repeat drainage seen in 12 patients (24%).

Conclusions: Indwelling pleural catheter is a low cost, easily available and successful alternative option to intercostals drainage in patients having persistent malignant pleural effusion and it provides a better quality of life to patients. 
Comparative study of the outcome of pediatric femur diaphyseal fractures treated with titanium elastic nails vs. compression plates
Authors: Jolly Angad , Patil Neelanagowda V. , Bansal Rahul , Pattanshetti Veeresh
Published: December 2016

Background: A variety of methods have been described for the management of femur diaphyseal fractures in children between ages of 5 to 12 years. Some of the techniques include closed reduction and internal fixation (CRIF) with elastic nails, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with compression plates, external fixators and skeletal traction with spica casting. This study was done to compare the outcome and complications of diaphyseal femur fractures in pediatric age treated with CRIF with Titanium elastic nails vs. ORIF with compression plates.

Methods: The study was a prospective, clinical study.  A total of 60 patients were studied. 30 patients were treated with CRIF with titanium nails and 30 patients were treated with ORIF with compression plates. Every patient operated was followed up at 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 3 monthly thereafter until implant removal.

Results: Only 1 wound healing complication was noted in the TENS nail group which was skin irritation at the site of pin insertion. In the compression plating group, 6 patients developed wound complications, including superficial infections, deep infections and keloids. The range of movements at knee joint in the two groups was compared.  Only 1 patient had a significant loss of flexion with ROM of less than 100 degrees in the TENS nail group. In the plating group 4 patients had a significant loss of flexion with ROM of less than 100 degrees. Limb length discrepancies were seen in 3 patients in the TENS nail group whereas the compression plating group showed 1 patient. 2 patients in the TENS group developed an angular deformity due to premature weight bearing.  3 patients in the compression plating group developed deformities at the fracture site. The average time for fracture union in the compression plate group was 10.7 weeks and was 14.7 weeks in the patients treated with TENS nail.

Conclusions: No single fixation method can be considered superior in all types and patterns of pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures. Titanium elastic nails can be considered a better implant for treating pediatric femur fractures when compared to compression plates due to the lesser rates of surgical wound complications, better range of movements at knee joint and overall lesser complication rate as was recorded in this study.
To study the efficacy of Rhus tox in management of cases of osteoarthritis of knee joint
Authors: Rajgurav Atul B. , Aphale Parth
Published: December 2016

Background: Arthritis and rheumatism are among the commonest forms of chronic disease and, with an aging population, are set to become commoner still. Strictly speaking, arthritis means disease of the joints, while rheumatism is disease of the soft connective tissues which support and move the joints. There are many problems with current conventional treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. Although the new generation of NSAIDs is safer, they are only glorified painkillers, which do not affect the basic disease process. Similarly for rheumatoid arthritis, a range of powerful drugs is available but all of these have long and alarming lists of side effects. Thus the main aim of this research study is to prove the efficacy of Homoeopathy in managing cases of Osteoarthritis without any side-effects.

Methods: 30 cases were selected fitting the case definition. Age group of 45-79 years was chosen for the study. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were laid down. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and Kellgren and Lawrence system of classifying the severity of knee-osteoarthritis were used to assess the severity and outcome.

Results: All the results were tabulated. Graphical presentation was made of all the observations. Scores before and after treatment was compared. It was found that there was vast difference in scores before and after treatment.

Conclusions: Rhus tox was found to be effective in managing cases of Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint.
Atividade antimetastática e antineoplásica do monterpeno 1,8-cineol: um teste in silico
Authors: Souto Ingrid Carneiro Cavalcante , Alves Emanuelle Ferreira , Ferreira José Lucas Soares , Oliveira Heloísa Mara Batista Fernandes de , Alves Maria Angélica Satyro Gomes , Oliveira Filho Abrahão Alves de
Published: December 2016

O câncer é caracterizado pelo crescimento descontrolado de células transformadas, que mesmo quando cessado o estímulo elas continuam a crescer, por isso é uma das maiores causas de mortalidade na atualidade. Diante dos altos índices de mortalidade se observa a necessidade cada vez mais intensa de tratamentos para o combate ao câncer. Além dos tratamentos já utilizados vêm sendo implementados tratamentos fitoterápicos a partir de óleos essenciais de plantas medicinais. Esses óleos essenciais são formados por misturas complexas de substâncias voláteis, que na composição desses óleos está um grupo de compostos chamados de terpenóides que tem um alto índice terapêutico. Dentre tantos terpenóides estudados objetivou-se realizar um estudo sobre a análise in silico da eficácia do monoterpeno 1,8-cineol na atividade metastática de tumores malignos. Os estudos in silico revelaram o potencial inibitório na metástase do monoterpeno 1,8-cineol, se apresentando como um importante antineoplásico e antimetastático.

Anti-metastatic activity and the antineoplastic monterpene 1.8-cineole: a test in silico

Abstract: The cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells transformed, that even when stopped the stimulus they continue to grow, so it is one of the leading causes of death in actuality. In the face of high rates of mortality observed the need increasingly more intense treatments for combating cancer. In addition to the treatments already in use have been implemented herbal treatments from essential oils of medicinal plants. These essential oils are formed by complex mixtures of volatile substances, which in the composition of these oils are a group of compounds called terpenoids which has a high therapeutic index. Among the many terpenoids studied aimed to carry out a study on the analysis in silico of the efficiency of monoterpene 1.8-cineole in metastatic activity of malignant tumors. The studies in silico revealed the inhibitory potential on the metastasis of monoterpene 1.8-cineole, introducing yourself as an important antineoplastic and anti-metastatic.
CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA EXTENSÃO COMO INSTRUMENTO DE PROMOÇÃO DO DESENVOLVIMENTO SOCIAL, CIENTÍFICO E TECNOLÓGICO LOCAL: o papel da extensão do IFPA em Abaetetuba-PA
Authors: Silva Jairo da Silva e , Silva Valdinei Mendes da , Brito Diselma Marinho
Published: December 2016

O presente artigo tem como objetivo colaborar com a reflexão acerca do importante papel a ser desempenhado pela Extensão, entendida como indispensável instrumento de promoção do desenvolvimento social, científico e tecnológico nacional, regional, sobretudo, local. Desta forma, priorizamos as contribuições da Extensão do Instituto Federal do Pará – IFPA, Campus Abaetetuba, para o desenvolvimento da educação, ciência e tecnologia na Região do Baixo Tocantins Paraense, onde apresentaremos nossas experiências através dos projetos, programas e ações, salientando as conquistas e os desafios de natureza extensionista.Palavras-chave: Extensão. IFPA Campus Abaetetuba. Desenvolvimento.ABSTRACTThis article aims to contribute to the reflection on the important role to be played by extension, understood as an indispensable instrument for promoting social, scientific and technological national, regional development, above all, location. Thus, we prioritize the contributions of Pará Federal Institute Extension - IFPA, Campus Abaetetuba, for the development of education, science and technology in the region of Baixo Tocantins Pará, where we will present our experiences through projects, programs and actions, highlighting achievements and the challenges of extension nature.Keywords: Extension. IFPA Campus Abaetetuba. Development.RESUMENEl presente artículo tiene como objetivo colaborar con la reflexión sobre el importante papel a ser  desempeñado por la Extensión, entendida como una herramienta indispensable para promover el desarrollo social, científico y tecnológico nacional, regional, especialmente, local. De esta forma, priorizamos las contribuciones de la Extensión del Instituto Federal de Pará - IFPA, Campus Abaetetuba, para el desarrollo de la educación, ciencia y tecnología en la región del Bajo Tocantins Paraense, donde presentaremos nuestras experiencias a través de proyectos, programas y acciones, poniendo de relieve los éxitos y los desafíos de naturaleza extensionista.Palabras clave: Extensión. IFPA Campus Abaetetuba. Desarrollo.
AS NOÇÕES DE PROGRESSO DO IMPÉRIO á€ REPÚBLICA: transformações recônditas em uma mesma terminologia
Authors: AZEVEDO ANDRÉ NUNES DE
Published: December 2016

A palavra progresso teve o seu campo semá¢ntico redimensionado ao longo do perá­odo da passagem da Monarquia á  República. Durante o perá­odo imperial, o valor maior a ser cultivado pela elite polá­tica brasileira era a ideia de construção de uma nação civilizada. A noção de progresso ainda se tornara autônoma á  ideia de civilização, e não se encontrava centrada na ideia de desenvolvimento material. Com o advento da República e de uma série de transformações presentes no Brasil e no Rio de Janeiro de fins do século XIX, a ideia de progresso ganha autonomia, passa a se encontrar cada vez mais centrada na perspectiva de modernização e de desenvolvimento material da sociedade brasileira e carioca.Palavras-chave: Progresso. Civilização. Rio de Janeiro. Monarquia. República.THE NOTIONS OF PROGRESS OF THE EMPIRE TO THE REPUBLIC:  recondit transformations in the same terminologyAbstract: The word progress had its semantic field changed through the period of transition from monarchy to republic. During the imperial period, the highest value to be cultivated by the Brazilian political elite was the idea of building a civilized nation. The notion of progress yet become autonomous to the idea of civilization, and was not focused on idea of material development. With the arrival of the Republic and a number of changes present in Brazil and in Rio de Janeiro in the late nineteenth century, the idea of progress become independent, and proceeds to find increasingly focused on the modernization perspective, and material development of Brazilian and carioca society.Keywords: Progress. Civilization. Rio de Janeiro. Monarchy. Republic.LOS CONCEPTOS DE PROGRESO DEL IMPERIO A LA REPÚBLICA:  transformaciones recónditas en la misma terminologá­aResumen: La palabra progreso tuvo su campo semántico cambiado a lo largo del perá­odo del pasaje de la Monarquá­a a la República. Durante el perá­odo imperial, el mayor valor a ser cultivado por la élite polá­tica brasileña era la idea de construcción una nación civilizada. La noción de progreso todavá­a se ha hecho autónoma a la idea de civilización, y no se centraba en la idea de desarrollo material. Con el advenimiento de la República y de una serie de cambios presentes en Brasil y en Rá­o de Janeiro en finales del siglo XIX, la idea de progreso obtiene autonomá­a y pasa a encontrarse cada vez más centrada en la perspectiva de modernización y de desarrollo material de la sociedad brasileña y carioca.Palabras clave: Progresso. Civilización. Rá­o de Janeiro. Monarquá­a. República.
CARICATURAS DA áFRICA: a Partilha da áfrica pela imprensa ilustrada de Lisboa
Authors: CORREA SáLVIO MARCUS DE SOUZA
Published: December 2016

Nas últimas décadas do século XIX, a Partilha da áfrica foi um tema dos semanários satá­ricos ou de humor polá­tico da imprensa periódica ilustrada de Londres, Paris e Berlim. Mas foi em Lisboa que os caricaturistas mais representaram a áfrica por meio de estereótipos femininos, notadamente como objeto do desejo de pretendentes estrangeiros. Com base numa amostra iconográfica de periódicos portugueses, procuro demonstrar, entre outros aspectos, o quanto essa versão portuguesa da Partilha da áfrica espelhava o espectro da castração a uma geração de intelectuais e artistas cujo patriotismo fazia par com o colonialismo.Palavras-chave:  Partilha da áfrica. Caricaturas. Colonialismo.CARICATURES OF AFRICA: the Scramble for Africa by the Portuguese illustrated pressAbstract:  In the last decades of the 19th century, the Scramble for Africa was a theme of the weekly magazines and newspapers of the illustrated press in London, Paris and Berlin. But it was in Lisbon that caricaturists most represented Africa through female stereotypes, especially as the object of the desire of foreign aspirants. Among other aspects, I try to demonstrate how this Portuguese version of the Scramble for Africa mirrored the castration spectrum of a generation of intellectuals and artists whose patriotism was been well suited to colonialism.Keywords:  Scramble for Africa. Caricatures. Colonialism.  CARICATURAS DE áFRICA: el Reparto de áfrica por la prensa ilustrada de Lisboa  Resumen:  Durante las últimas décadas del siglo XIX, el Reparto de áfrica fue tema de los semanarios satá­ricos y de humor polá­tico de la prensa ilustrada de Londres, Pará­s y Berlá­n. Pero no fue sino en Lisboa donde los caricaturistas más representaron a áfrica por medio de estereotipos femeninos, especialmente aquellos que la personificaban como objeto de deseo de pretendientes extranjeros. Con base en una muestra iconográfica de periódicos portugueses, procuro demostrar, entre otros aspectos, en qué medida esa versión portuguesa del Reparto de áfrica reflejaba el espectro de castración de una generación de intelectuales y artistas cuyo patriotismo estaba a la par del colonialismo.Palabras clave:  Reparto de áfrica. Caricaturas. Colonialismo.
DESAFIOS METODOLÓGICOS, INTERDISCIPLINARIDADE, HISTÓRIA: Encontros com Moçambique
Authors: RESENDE TACIANA ALMEIDA GARRIDO DE
Published: December 2016

MATTOS, Regiane A. de; PEREIRA, Matheus Serva; MORAIS, Carolina Gomes (Org.). Encontros com Moçambique. 1. ed. Rio de Janeiro: Editora PUC-Rio, 2016. 286 p.
Examining the relationship between academic achievement and attitudes of the middle school students
Authors: Tezer Murat , Özden Celalettin , Elci Mucahit
Published: December 2016

In this study, the relationship between academic achievement and attitudes towards â€œtechnology and design lessonâ€ of the middle school, eighth grade studentsâ€™  gender, family income level, parent education level attitudes towards technology and design lesson have been investigated, and examined the relationship between attitudes and academic achievement. Eighth-grade total of 98 students selected from 3 middle schools by simple random sampling method has been identified at research in North Cyprus. The data collection tool used in this study was the â€˜technology and design course attitude scaleâ€™. Descriptive survey model was used in the research. The data were analyzed using independent sample t-test, Anova, correlation, frequency and percentage calculations. At the end of the research; no significant difference found between attitudes towards technology and design lesson according to studentsâ€™ gender, family income, parent education levels. Also no significant relationship found between studentsâ€™ academic achievements in â€œtechnology and design courseâ€ and â€œattitudes toward the technology and design courseâ€.

 

Keywords: Technology and design, academic achievement, attitude towards lesson, students
An examination of the special education teacher training programs in Turkey and European Union member countries in terms of language development and communication education
Authors: Piştav Akmeşe Pelin , Kayhan Nilay
Published: December 2016

The academic terms and the periods of the courses related to the language development and communication differs considerably in the programs of the countries which train teachers for the special education department. The aim of this study is to examine the contents and credits of the communication and the language development courses in Teacher Education Programs for hearing-impaired, intellectual disability, gifted and talented multiple disabilities, visual impairment education at the special education department. In this study in which the descriptive research method is used, the data have been collected from the sources of Turkey and European Union member countries, called Agencies of the European Union, Eurydice-Network on Education Systems and Policies in Europe. The courses in Special Education Teacher Training undergraduate programs of higher education institutions of each country stated in the reports of National Education System Descriptions have been examined to reach these data. While there are undergraduate programs for four years of study related to each disability type in Turkey, it has been seen that the department of hearing impaired education teacher training is the department which mainly includes the language development and communication skills courses among mentioned programs. The countries such as Luxemburg, Sweden, Greece, Belgium, Ireland, Finland Ireland and Lithuania give common ground courses of special education department to the preservice teachers in 6 to 7 academic terms.

 

Keywords:  Special education, teacher training program, communication and language development education
Internet-Based ICT Usage By South African SMEs: The Barriers Faced By SMEs
Authors: Cant Michael C. , Wiid Johannes A.
Published: December 2016

Previous research estimates that 8 out of 10 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) do not operate for more three years (Mason 2015). According to OECD ([sa]), the major problems encountered by SMEs relate to financing and regulatory burdens. However, with information technology, SMEs are able to narrow the information gap, which leads to improved strategies and decision making (OECD [sa]). In today’s competitive world, information communication technology (ICT) is recognized as a crucial success factor for SMEs. ICT refers to the accessing and communication of information using various technologies such as the internet, wireless networks and cellphones (TechTerms 2010). This research study investigates SMEs’ perception of the barriers in adopting ICT in the South African context. The objective of this paper is to determine ICT adoption and the perceived barriers associated with it among South African SMEs. A review of ICT within an SME context is examined. Through judgement sampling, a questionnaire was distributed to gather the responses of 90 SMEs. The most important barriers that were highlighted by the results of the study are the high cost of ICT systems as well as the lack of knowledge to maintain and use ICT. The challenge is to ensure that South African SMEs continue to increase the adoption of ICT. It is envisaged that by determining the barriers they face and providing recommendations as to how they can overcome these barriers, this research will assist SMEs to become more successful, as they play a vital role in the South African economy.
Los Cuícatl de Acomiztli Netzahualcóyotl: entre el ritual y la estética del pueblo Nahual
Authors: Ortiz Caraballo Carlos Daniel
Published: December 2016

Este artículo muestra el aspecto literario de uno de las culturas más desarrolladas del México antiguo: el pueblo azteca - náhuatl. Para este caso, se consideran los Cuícatl de Acomiztli (1402-1469). Suobjetivo es develar los temas que sustentan la lírica de este príncipe de la cultura azteca - náhuatl. Para ello, se ha considerado una interpretación de los escritos desde la antropología literaria, que entiende el texto como fragmento de una cultura, por lo que el centro del análisislo constituye el sujeto creador y su interacción con el entorno. De esa forma, se parte de conceptos, tales como: cultura náhuatl, cuícatl y visión de mundo religiosa, entre otros. Con ello, se busca exteriorizar, tanto el mensaje de libertad y esperanza que plasmó el cuicapicqui (forjador de cantos) prehispánico en sus Cuícatl, como la contribución del pueblo azteca náhuatl a las letras latinoamericanas.
Palabras clave: cultura náhuatl, cuícatl, evasión, visión de mundo religiosa, visión fatalista, raíz mítica indígena.
Definiciones y aproximaciones teóricas al género de la literatura de viajes
Authors: González Otero Angélica
Published: December 2016

Este artículo de reflexión pretende hacer un recorrido teórico por el género de la literatura de viajes; exponer sus diferentes enfoques tanto históricos como socioculturales, y las diferentes formas de acercamiento al género desde la teoría crítica literaria. De igual modo, este artículo se pregunta por la importancia del género en la literatura latinoamericana, como ha sido su evolución histórica y su aporte a la construcción de la memoria y la identidad del continente.
Palabras clave: literatura de viajes, Latinoamérica, memoria, historia, identidad, crítica literaria.
Desdoblamiento como eje composicional en los cuentos de Germán Espinosa
Authors: Sánchez Ávila Nini Johanna
Published: December 2016

La obra cuentística del escritor cartagenero Germán Espinosa se desarrolla desde la perspectiva de la Literatura Fantástica y aborda, de manera privilegiada, la estructura del doble. Así, el análisis que propone este texto considera dos problemas particulares: el primero, la determinación de las características del doble literario y el segundo, la forma en que los cuentos de Germán Espinosa plantean esta estructura como eje de articulación de buena parte de sus relatos. Para ello, se presentarán cuatro perspectivas por las cuales el doble o doppelgänger ha transitado en la tradición crítica. Se ha pasado de los estudios vinculados al psicoanálisis con la obra de Otto Rank (1914); a la mitocrítica con los estudios de Juan Bargelló (1994) y Antonio Ballesteros (1998); así como perspectivas estructurales como la de Lubomír Doležel (1995); para luego, pasar a miradas del doble orientadas hacia el concepto de la ilusión (Clément Rosset, 1993). Finalmente, se retomará una muestra representativa de cuentos de distintos libros de Germán Espinosa, a fin de acercarlos a las propuestas, encuentros y distancias interpretativas del doble literario.
Leer texto literario en la escuela: una experiencia placentera para encontrarse consigo mismo
Authors: Bolívar Calixto Claudia Patricia , Gordo Contreras Aurora
Published: December 2016

El escrito relata los resultados de la experiencia de un proceso de investigación en la Maestría de Literatura dentro de la línea de investigación Creación y Pedagogía de la UPTC en el año 2013. Suobjetivo principal fue acercar a los jóvenes de grado décimo de la Institución Educativa Silvino Rodríguez hacia la lectura literaria placentera a través de la aplicación de estrategias para la iniciación literaria, buscando promover la motivación, el gusto, el enamoramiento de nuevas formas de pensar, de mirar y de crear a través del disfrute estético que produce la lectura. El diseño metodológico se enmarcó dentro de una investigación cualitativa de tipo descriptiva-explicativa, con un diseño cuasi experimental. Los referentes teóricos se sustentan en autores como Louise Rosenblatt, Michele Petit, Teresa Colomer, Jorge Larrosa y María Helena Robledo entre otros. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de ejercicios con los estudiantes, profesores y padres de familia. Se hizo un análisis de las categorías halladas en la prueba de encuestas, una evaluación de los resultados, junto con las estrategias utilizadas, y finalmente se presentan unas conclusiones de la investigación.Palabras clave:
TEACHING STUDENTS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALTIES ENGLISH WRITING
Authors: Lazebna Olena , Dychka Nataliia , Kotvytska Viktoriia
Published: December 2016

The paper deals with the problem of professional competence formation in ESP writing, which is especially important with the introduction of the new government standards for higher education. In this paper, the vital factors of acquiring knowledge, skills and abilities in English writing for students of IT specialties are studied. The importance of teaching students writing technical documentation − Software Requirements Specification − in English is emphasised taking into account the requirements of their educational qualification characteristics and programs. The difficulties which IT specialists have while writing professional texts in English are described. They are related to a technique of writing – spelling, punctuation skills; the language form – genre of the text, lexis and grammar; the content – compositional skills; the organisation of teaching – cooperation and correction of mistakes. The effectiveness of teaching ESP writing can be achieved through the combination of the classroom and the self-study work.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GROUP INVESTIGATION MODEL (GIM) TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING SKILL IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM EVALUATION CLASS
Authors: Chairunnisa Connie
Published: December 2016

The purpose of this study is to gain insight on: 1) The Implementation of group investigation model (GIM) in increasing student conceptual achievement, 2) How GIM may improve student’s critical thinking skill, and finally 3) the study addresses some challenges in GIM implementation. To achieve these purposes, classroom action research (CAR) was employed to investigate 19 students taking Educational Program Evaluation module in the second semester 2015/2016 at the Department of Educational Administration in University of Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr Hamka, Jakarta, Indonesia. Data were collected through test, observation, interview, questionnaires and documents. The study found that 1) the practice of GIM improve students’ achievement on the conceptual domain; 2) GIM enhances students’ critical thinking skill; 3) Some challenges identified during GIM implementation include teacher’s teaching orientation and lack of students’ discipline in completing assignments.
GESTURE-VERBAL UTTERANCES FROM THE COGNITIVE PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Martynyuk Alla
Published: December 2016

The article develops the idea of speech and gesture as an integral system of generation of meaning viewing an individual’s cognitive system as a dynamic, evolving semantic lattice organising semantic items of propositional and imagistic modes around a core meaning: linguistic items (propositions) are linked to ideas, concepts and beliefs as well as to specific feelings, mental states, images of gestures and stereotypic patterns of behaviour. Since gesture and speech are equally engaged in generation of meaning, they are treated in terms of gesture-verbal utterances as minimal material carriers of semantic content, activating the semantic lattice. According to the sphere of human consciousness / sub-consciousness which is basically ‘responsible’ for their production and interpretation, gesture-verbal utterances are divided into rational classifying / qualifying (activating semantic structure to provide information, helping classify or qualify the referents of the utterances), emotional (activating emotional attitudes) and suggestive (activating no semantic content but organising narration over large spans). Rational gesture-verbal utterances are further classified on the basis of the semiotic principle, governing the gestural activation of semantic structure, into deictic (pointing to the referent), iconic (depicting the referent) and symbolic (standing for the referent) and also into literal and metaphoric in accordance with the image-realistic or image-schematic principle of depicting the referent.
MODERNIZATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ TRAINING: FROM KNOWLEDGE TO COMPETENCE APPROACH
Authors: Grinyova Valentine , Rezvan Oksana
Published: December 2016

The article discusses the problem of training primary school teachers regarding reforming primary education in Ukraine on the basis of competency-based approach. The principles of organization of education process consist in forming interdisciplinary (multicultural) knowledge and skills as well as the ability to function effectively in the conditions of global changes. The major issues of primary education to be taken into account in teacher preparation are: teaching children to use the acquired knowledge in life and correspondence of education content and methods to students’ age peculiarities. The competences to be formed in children fall into two categories: key competences (communicative, math, technology, information, interpersonal, intercultural, social, etc.) which provide the ability to use the obtained knowledge in problem-solving; subject competences being reflected in education curricula. The article presents the basic principles of developing motivation and self-motivation which are the basis of competence approach: subject competences (what we teach) should be formed on the basis of key competences (why we teach). The ideas of educational freedom and responsibility of teachers are discussed in the article.
Gender Performativity: Reading Mahasweta Devi’s Draupadi and Luisa Valenzuela’s Other Weapons
Authors: Dasgupta Ranita Chakraborty
Published: December 2016

In this paper I propose to read and discuss two short stories, Luisa Valenzuela’s Other Weapons and Mahasweta Devi’s Draupadi under a comparative spectrum. This apparent unlikely comparison from two distinct social, political, linguistic and cultural paradigms, as diverse as Latin America (Cuba?) and Bengal, is the result of my curious attempt to decipher Laura and Dopdi on the lines of Judith Butler’s notion of ‘gender performativity’. 

In these two stories, quite distinct and diverse from each other in terms of the story line, the plot and the construction of the characters, I am more than intrigued on coming across this subtle yet compelling similarity between the ways in which the two female protagonists conduct their selves. I do suspect that both the authors from their given cultural positionings are carrying out a premeditated purposeful experiment. They make Laura and Dopdi/Draupadi render their individual resistance and protests in coherence to the world in terms of the body, its performance and their gender. I am yet to articulate this somewhat uncanny link that I can feel is there but have to discover it through a very careful process of unlayering. 
Royal Dutch Shell’s Journey to Strategic Competence Management
Authors: Kedzierski Brent A.
Published: December 2016

Talent & Technology

In 2001, Shell began globalization of competence management with the implementation of its SAP human resources information technology (IT) platform. Hoping to capitalize on this IT investment, Shell’s various disciplines and functions began enthusiastic efforts to create competence frameworks and job competency profiles that could be managed within a single repository. The following decade of organic growth resulted in a proliferation of competence frameworks that blanketed the organization. Complexity, inconsistency, and redundancy were some of the unintended consequences of leveraging a global IT platform without tightly managing the overarching competence management practices.

When Shell reviewed its competence management infrastructure in early 2010, pockets of excellence surfaced. Unfortunately, for most areas the value of competence management was crumbling under the weight of overengineered deployments. Capturing large volumes of data on employees’ competencies was deceptively attractive and comforting to management as well as those in the organization tasked with managing workforce capability. However, these data did not necessarily translate to valid or reliable information at an aggregate level for a variety of reasons, most notably due to inconsistencies associated with assessments. As the repository grew, managing everchanging individual competence data proved cumbersome and problematic. Competence management was clearly presenting several challenges, tensions, and dilemmas. In short, leadership knew the approach was missing the mark against an increasingly dynamic internal and external environment.
Simulation of Residual Oil Saturation Through Tuning of Equilibrium Constants
Authors: Carpenter Chris
Published: December 2016

This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper SPE 171806, “Simulation of Residual Oil Saturation in Near-Miscible Gasflooding Through Saturation-Dependent Tuning of the Equilibrium Constants,” by Leonardo Patacchini, Sébastien Duchenne, Marcel Bourgeois, Arthur Moncorgé, and Quentin Pallotta, Total, prepared for the 2014 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, Abu Dhabi, 10–13 November. The paper has not been peer reviewed.

Conventional miscible- or near-miscible-gasflood simulation often overestimates oil recovery, mostly because it does not capture a series of physical effects tending to limit interphase compositional exchanges. The authors present a new engineering solution to this problem in the near-miscible case. The principle is, while using a black-oil or an equation-of-state description, to dynamically decrease the K-value of heavy components and possibly increase the K-value of light components as the oil saturation reaches the desired residual limit.

Introduction

The novel approach covered in this paper relies on an in-house research reservoir simulator (IHRRS). The starting point of this work is the model activated through the VAPPARS keyword in Eclipse 100 (black-oil code) that is extended to compositional simulation. The benefits of the proposed method are demonstrated on a reservoir-condition tertiary gas- injection experiment, performed in laboratories, for which residual saturations are easily and successfully history matched, along with oil-phase and individual-component production rate.

Thermodynamic Equilibrium in IHRRS and Saturation- Dependent Tuning of the Equilibrium Constant (SDTEC)

IHRRS is a research reservoir simulator designed to treat a general number of phases where each phase can hold an arbitrary number of components. Equations important to the use of IHRRS are described in detail in the complete paper. Also, detailed discussions of the use of the SDTEC method in black-oil and compositional simulation are presented in the complete paper.
Designing an Optimized Surfactant Flood in the Bakken
Authors: Carpenter Chris
Published: December 2016

This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper SPE 175937, “Designing an Optimized Surfactant Flood in the Bakken,” by Matthew Dawson, Statoil; Duy Nguyen, Nalco Champion; and Huina Li, Statoil, prepared for the 2015 SPE/CSUR Unconventional Resources Conference, Calgary, 20–22 October. The paper has not been peer reviewed.

The Bakken is one of the most prolific plays in North America, but, even with the deployment of horizontal wells and hydraulic fracturing, anticipated recovery factors under primary depletion are usually in the range of 10 to 20%. Waterflooding has been a commonly deployed technology in conventional reservoirs to enhance recovery beyond primary depletion. However, the Bakken’s ultratight, largely oil-wet nature limits the potential of waterflooding. As an alternative, an optimally spaced well-to- well surfactant-flooding technology is proposed.

Introduction

Recent studies focusing on wettability alteration by use of surfactant in the Bakken have shown strong potential. Spontaneous-imbibition tests in Bakken cores show recovery factors that can exceed 30% and sometimes achieve up to 60%. However, in an ultralow-permeability system, the rate of surfactant imbibition is perhaps more important than the ultimate recovery factor. Initial studies show potential, but to achieve an economical surfactant recovery process, ultrahigh imbibition rates must be achieved. In addition to the technical challenges associated with stability, compatibility, and injectivity, economical deployment of surfactant in a marginally profitable play such as the Bakken is another major challenge. To minimize the surfactant required for a successful process, a surfactant would ideally have an ultralow critical micelle concentration (CMC) and low adsorption while maintaining key performance indicators that are discussed in the complete paper.