bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nutritional Management of Overweight and Obesity in Dogs and Cats
Authors: MATEI Sorana Teodora , SZAKACS Andrei , CAPILNEAN Mara , MACRI Adrian Maximilian
Published: May 2017

Some of the most common nutritional disorders are overweight and obesity, a proportion of approximately 59% of dogs and cats being affected. A permanent challenge for vets is weight management, including the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity.Corporeal score and body-weight loss in dogs and cats have been monitored by feeding various diets. The study was conducted on a total of 10 animals (6 dogs and 4 cats), monitoring the effect of three types of food for dogs and two types for cats suffering from overweight and obesity.Â  Cooked food, dry food diet and premium dry food were investigated. We determined the quality and gross chemical composition of food and we measured corporeal score, weekly weight loss percentage and the number of calories consumed daily. We also appreciated the quality of life and activity level of the animals at the beginning and at the end of the trial. Nutritional management of investigated diets for overweight and obesity in dogs and cats revealed that through the smallest caloric restriction, dry food diet presented the highest efficiency, dogs and cats loosing weight steadily without losing muscle mass. Although the satiety effect occurs when the animals reach their ideal weight, the Rebound effect was not present.
Presence of Granular Ducts in Mandibular Gland in Rabbit
Authors: MATOSZ Bianca , RUXANDA Flavia , RATIU Cristian , GAL Adrian Florin , MICLAUS Viorel
Published: May 2017

The present study focuses on the intralobular ducts present in rabbit mandibular gland, from a histological and histochemical point of view. We harvested mandibular gland samples from five rabbits (approximately six month old), which were paraffin embedded and subsequently stained for histological investigation with hematoxylin-eosin. PAS and Alcian blue reactions were used for histochemical assessment. Results show that mandibular gland in rabbit contains one type of acini, namely serous. Concerning the intralobular ducts, there were three types identified: intercalated, granular and striated. Granules present in the cytoplasm of the cells lining the granular ducts appear acidophilic on hematoxylin-eosin staining procedure. Histochemically, granular cells present a moderately PAS positive material (meaning they secrete neutral mucosubstances) and negative staining to Alcian blue reaction (no acid and sulfated mucosubstances were detected). We highlighted the presence of granular ducts in rabbit mandibular gland, which synthesize neutral mucosubstances according to the histochemical reactions applied.
Urinary N-Acetyl-Beta-D-Glucosaminidase Activity in Rat Experimental Ischemic and Toxic Models of Acute Kidney Injury
Authors: CODEA Razvan Andrei , MIRCEAN Mircea , BOGDAN Sidonia Alina , NAGY Andras Laszlo , BIRIS Alexandra , SARPATAKI Orsolya , IONUT Ionut , LUCA Vlad , POPOVICI Cistian , BOGDAN Ileana , URSACHE Aurora Livia , OANA Liviu Ioan
Published: May 2017

The identification of a suitable prevention method which facilitates limiting the deleterious effects of acute kidney injuries is highly required. In order to identify a proper treatment for acute kidney injuries, a suitable experimental model that replicates the structural, metabolic and inflammatory lesions that occur in the natural acute injured kidney is highly necessary. Intense urinary NAG activity can be found in a variety of renal disease such as toxic nephropathies, ischemic renal injury following cardiac surgery or renal transplantation but also in glomerular disease especially in diabetic nephropathy. Rises in urinary NAG enzyme activity strongly suggests tubular cell damage and support NAG enzyme as a biomarker of renal tubular injury. The aim of this paper is to obtain a stable in vivo acute kidney injury experimental model, in Wistar, rats and to evaluate the urinary activity of N-acetyl-Î²-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) enzyme, blood levels of urea and creatinine and microstructural renal alterations induced by ischemia/reperfusion injury respectively gentamicin nephrotoxicity. For this purpose we have used a rat experimental model. Adult male Wistar rats weighing 250-300 g were randomly divided into 3 groups with 8 rats in each group. Group 1 served as a model for the renal ischemia/reperfusion injury experiment, group 2 served for toxic kidney injury experimental model and group 3 served as control group. All individuals in both groups 1 and 2 presented marked elevations in blood urea and creatinine at the moment of euthanasia (day 3 for group 1 and day 9 for group 2) compared to the control group where biochemical values remained within normal limits. Urine analysis of both group 1 and 2 showed marked urinary NAG index activity which suggests acute tubular injury, suggestion confirmed by histological evaluation of the renal parenchyma sampled from this subjects
MeerKAT time and frequency reference optical network: Preliminary design analysis
Authors: Rotich Kipnoo Enoch K. , Gamatham Romeo R.G. , Leitch Andrew W.R. , Gibbon Timothy B. , Malan Sias , Kriel Henno , Kapp Francois
Published: May 2017

The MeerKAT telescope is a precursor to the Square Kilometre Array, which will rely on optical fibres to link the telescope receivers to a central processor point. The main aspects to consider for the fibre transport are astronomical data transmission as well as timing, monitoring and control. The astronomical data streams from individual dishes to a central building, while the clock signal is distributed from a central point to remote dishes in the telescope array. The MeerKAT telescope, for instance, demands highly accurate and stable clock distribution over up to 12 km of optical fibre to remote dishes. The clock distribution is required for digitisation of astronomical signals. Phase stability is thus critical both for short-term and long-term requirements. In this work, we focused on the short-term stability. Phase noise measurements were performed on optical transmitters used to distribute the clock signals so as to ascertain their contribution to the overall clock jitter of the system. A maximum jitter requirement of 130 fs for a 1.712-GHz clock signal for MeerKAT time and reference is achieved using a distributed feedback laser. We found that with optimised modulation depth, additional passive optical components in the link do not significantly degrade the phase noise response. A distributed feedback laser was proven to be a suitable optical source that will meet the performance and link budget requirements for the MeerKAT telescope.

Significance: 

A distributed feedback laser is recommended for the design of the MeerKAT time and reference system as it is a suitable optical source that will meet the performance and link budget requirements.
case study from the southern Cape linefishery 1: The difficulty of fishing in a changing world
Authors: Gammage Louise C. , Jarre Astrid , Mather Charles
Published: May 2017

Variability on multiple temporal and spatial scales exposes fishers and fishing communities to multiple stressors. The impact and interplay of these stressors need to be considered to improve our understanding of social-ecological linkages if sustainable livelihoods are to be promoted. To this end, participant-led research was conducted in the small-scale traditional commercial linefishery of the southern Cape (South Africa) between Witsand and Mossel Bay. Knowledge and perceptions regarding stressors responsible for changes in the social-ecological system, which ultimately affect the fishers’ ability to fish successfully, were recorded using semi-formal interviews and focus groups with 50 participants. The results presented not only offer valuable insights into the day-to-day experiences of these fishers, but also expose knowledge gaps that exist in micro-scale interactions influencing the fishery system. An analysis of various stressors is presented, which includes the impacts of and responses to climate variability; challenges presented by fisheries policies and regulatory frameworks; social and economic considerations; inadequate infrastructure; and general political considerations. The development of a more comprehensive understanding of stressors that affect the social-ecological system at various scales provides valuable insights into a fishery system that is currently not well described, and provides the basis for analyses into vulnerability and resilience.

Significance: 

Understanding the impact and interplay of stressors at multiple scales is important if sustainable livelihoods are to be promoted.
This research provides insight into the day-to-day experiences of fishers whilst exposing knowledge gaps that exist at a micro-scale.
case study from the southern Cape linefishery 2: Considering one’s options when the fish leave
Authors: Gammage Louise C. , Jarre Astrid , Mather Charles
Published: May 2017

Fishers in the small-scale, commercial linefishery in the southern Cape, South Africa, are exposed to variability and change in the marine social-ecological system of which they are a part. Faced with multi-scalar changes within this complex system, fishers employ a wide range of strategies in reaction to change. As part of a broader study of stressors that bring about change in these systems, this contribution examines the fishers’ responses to these changes and is based on a participant-led, semi-structured interview process of skippers/boat owners, crew, processors and spouses/partners, in six communities in the southern Cape region, and has been supplemented with appropriate secondary data. The results are discussed using a resilience framework. The data were initially considered thematically by stressor, but results identified that a place-based analysis was equally important. Three major groupings were identified: (1) fishers who adapt and show clear business-orientation, (2) fishers who cope, and (3) fishers who react and are thus caught in a poverty trap. In addition to place-specific history, local feedback loops and indirect effects need to be better accounted for to understand these responses to change at various scales. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the basis of scenario planning in the region.

Significance: 

Analysis of responses to change strategies provides insight into resilience displayed as well as costs and benefits of strategies.
The description of strategies provides valuable insights into the decision-making processes in linefishery in the southern Cape.
Cognitive and reflexive decision-making processes are shaped by individuals’ and communities’ experiences of past and present.
Practical implications of actions are not always the overriding concern in decision-making, which underscores the importance and influence of culture.
These results provide important insights into a system that is not well described, and highlight knowledge gaps that require further context-specific research.
Stable isotope (δ13C) profiling of xylitol and sugar in South Africa
Authors: Symes Craig , Loubser Elize , Woodborne Stephan
Published: May 2017

Xylitol is an alternative sweetener to sucrose, glucose and fructose, and is available under a number of brands in South Africa. Carbon stable isotope values (δ13C) of a selection of commercially available xylitol products (n=28) were analysed and compared with sugar samples (n=29). Sugarcane (C4) and beet sugar (C3) derived sugar samples aligned with published values of source, although two samples that indicated a sugarcane origin suggested a beet sugar origin. Control corn-derived samples defined a stepwise xylose to xylitol discrimination of +0.7‰. The distinction between C3- and C4-derived xylitol was less clear with three samples difficult to define (range = -14.8 to -17.1‰). The values for a suite of xylitol samples (-22.3‰ to -19.7‰; n=8) that aligned closely with a suspected C3-derived xylose, were ~8‰ more positive than known birch isotope values. Some xylitol samples may thus represent (1) a mixture of C3- and C4-derived products, (2) derivation from a CAM species source or (3) different processing techniques in which the discrimination values of xylose from corn, and xylose from birch, may differ because of the respective chemical processing techniques. No samples that claimed a birch bark origin were within the range of samples suggested to be corn derived (i.e. -13.0‰ to -9.7‰, n=16). We suggest that the threshold values provided are relatively robust for defining the origins of xylitol and sugar, and can be used in determining the authenticity and claims of suppliers and producers.

Significance: 

Stable isotope (δ13C) profiles of commercially available xylitol and sugar products in South Africa will enable the determination of authenticity.
function of a university in South Africa: Part 1
Authors: Archer Sean
Published: May 2017

South African universities are under pressure to alter their institutional cultures and policies in order to provide compensation for the neglect of black academic staff and students during our apartheid past. This redress is interpreted by pressure groups and policymakers to entail giving priority to rectification goals within existing universities. What is ignored is the question of whether the first-order functions of every South African university – which are research and teaching – will be compromised. Elevating a second-order function like redress above what have historically been the defining features of a university for more than a thousand years, has probable destructive consequences overlooked by academic and administrative insiders and policymakers. But when viewed historically, educational compensation is a recent phenomenon, arising within the last century. Because of the large scale involved in the South African case, these pressures on local universities are an extreme version of what is locally called ‘a concern with redress or social justice’. As such, these institutions are being pushed into a major historical experiment. Most important, it is a process without the needed research backing. So this lack of precedence and research must be accorded much greater recognition within South African universities themselves than is evident so far. If our institutions are facing an existential crisis, it must be acknowledged openly. If such an outcome remains an afterthought, recognised only once it is here, then the damage in many spheres of our national life will be extremely high.
Inertial sensor functional calibration v1
Authors: Fasel Benedikt , Jörg Spörri not provided , Josef Kröll not provided , Kamiar Aminian not provided
Published: May 2017

Calibration procedure for functionally aligning inertial sensors fixed to the shanks, thighs, and trunk (e.g. sacrum, sternum). The movements were originally designed for analyzing skiing movements where the person is wearing ski boots. However, the same protocol can be applyied also barefoot or with regular shoes.
PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ APPROACH TO ADVANTAGES OF ICT USE IN EDUCATION
Authors: Braslauskienė Rasa , Šmitienė Gražina , Vismantienė Reda
Published: May 2017

The article reveals primary school teachers’ approach towards advantages and disadvantages of information and communication technologies, their influence to children education as well as teacher experience in the application of ICT technologies in primary education and opportunities of teachers in the development of professional competence. Qualitative study (structured interview) was carried out which involved the teachers of 1 – 4 forms more than four years actively using ICT in the classroom. According to the teachers, Content analysis of the study results revealed essential  factors and potential ways of more efficient use of ICT in primary education, i. e .improvement of teachers’ special professional competence (knowledge, skills and ability to use various ICT tools in the classroom, identification of special needs of primary school children, linking the development of formal and informal needs, etc.), personal viewpoint to ICT in social life, the shortage of ICT tools in primary school.
SUPPORT FOR THE PROCESS OF SOCIAL ADAPTATION OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
Authors: Marzec Danuta
Published: May 2017

The most recent tendencies in teaching children with developmental deficits advocate using inclusive educations which allow for an optimization of the process of social adaptation. Rehabilitation programs to support these children are an integral part of individual educational programs which are developed for each student and based on the positive diagnosis that accentuates child's strengths. The process of social adaptation of a child with disability starts in families and is continued in nursery schools and schools. Lessons at schools and extra-curricular classes open up opportunities for starting interpersonal contacts that play a fundamental role in the process of social adaptation. The particular importance can be from physical activity and various forms of physical recreation. The support for the development and process of social adaptation through various forms of physical activity results from the natural needs of a child. The questionnaire survey conducted among parents and teachers demonstrated that the respondents realize the importance of physical activity in the process of social development of children with developmental dysfunctions.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS PREPARATORY TO SCHOOL
Authors: Prudņikova Ilga , Jankovska Jekaterina
Published: May 2017

Modern educational process is a qualitative condition in preparation of children with special educational needs for school. Information and communication technologies incorporation in the educational process is a requirement of modern learning environment. Preparation of children with special needs for school, inclusive education and individual approach is possible with innovative methods in the educational process in preschool. On one hand, information and communication technologies are learning environment improvement factors, as well as a challenging factor for teachers affecting teachers’ professional competence development.
MANIFESTATIONS OF TEACHER PROFESSIONAL AGENCY IN RELATION TO INTEGRATION OF ICT IN TEACHING
Authors: Karaseva Agnese
Published: May 2017

Drawing on the social domain theory of Derek Layder, this qualitative meta-study study aims to propose a novel typology of school teacher professional agency in relation to the process of information and communication technology (ICT) integration in teaching in Latvian and Estonian schools. The typology is built by understanding teachers’ choices and practices of technology use as both resourced and constrained by various personal, situational, social and contextual factors. The findings are based on semi-structured interviews with Latvian (N=16) and Estonian (N=10) teachers, class observations, and a study on teachers’ information search performance online. Five distinct types of teacher agency manifestation are identified and discussed on three dimensions: pedagogic use of ICT, mediation of students’ uses of ICT, and teachers’ learning about ICT. Implications for in-service teacher training are discussed.
CHARACTERISTICS OF SELF-DETERMINATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Authors: Serdiuk Liudmyla , Baranauskienė Ingrida
Published: May 2017

The article describes the psychological characteristics of students with disabilities. Their individual psychological characteristics are identified and they indicate the existence of effective models of interactions with their social environment, adequate self-acceptance, enough active life philosophy in such students. The article determines that such personality formations as life goals, personal autonomy, desire for personal growth, self-confidence are the most important for the development of self-determination of students with disabilities.
DEVIANCE IN LATGALIAN FOLK-TALES: GENDER ASPECT
Authors: Juško-Štekele Angelika
Published: May 2017

The aim of the paper is to identify deviant patterns of behavior between wife and husband in Latgalian household folk-tales by rising those characteristic and action strategies, which in accordance with the public assessment are recognized as non-compliant for traditional gender roles. The empirical source of the research is Latgalian household folk-tails, which thematically cover a variety of relationship models peculiar for a family (husband and wife). For the analysis of a deviant feature developed in a story the author applied theory of social action established by the sociologist Talcott Parsons. In the context of a fairy-tale, the actors (a husband and a wife) should not be regarded as individuals in a sense of a separate person, but instead as representatives of the given gender. Therefore, the nature of their actions is not individual as well, but instead more culturally-historically determined, which in accordance with the folk theory proposed by Richard Dorson is “real situation and local environment”. Deviant behavior scenarios in fairy-tales allow to evaluate developmental tendencies of a family as an institute for a period starting with 20th century, when folk-tales chosen for the empirical source were written, up to nowadays, when in the form of strategic documents are raised such problems of family institutes as significant decline in the amount of registered marriages and increase of divorced marriages.
EDUCATION AND FACTORS AFFECTING CHOICE CAREER OF PUPILS WITH HEARING DISABILITY IN CZECH REPUBLIC
Authors: Hrubešová Ivana , Horváthová Ivana
Published: May 2017

The paper focuses on the issues of inclusive education and possible factors that influence the choice of further education and preparation for the professional path of learners with hearing impairment in the Czech Republic. In the research, the survey is based on the quantitative assessment of the factors that may affect the choice of the profession by learners with hearing impairment, in particular, degree of hearing impairment, influence of parents, school, friends, values ​​inculcated in the learning process, and information on education acquisition opportunities. Learners of Form 8 and Form 9 of elementary schools for learners with hearing impairment participated in the survey. Based on the survey, one can speak that elementary schools have low awareness of the equipment possibilities, as well as of small influence of parents and friends on the choice of further education. An important discovery was that learners with hearing impairment do not connect the value of "happy life" with education acquisition, but they consider success at work as an important component of the quality of life.
THE PREPARATION OF POLISH SOCIAL WORKERS TO WORK WITH PERSON EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Łukasik Joanna Małgorzata , Pikuła Norbert Gerard , Jagielska Katarzyna Agata
Published: May 2017

Today’s social worker has to face many new challenges that arise due to socio-economic and cultural changes. One of the extremely important and difficult areas of social workers' job is to work with people who are experiencing domestic violence. The aim of the following article is to show previous experience in the field of theoretical and practical social worker's training in work with people experiencing domestic violence and the difficulties arising because of the imperfections of the system (i.e. due to lack of appropriate diagnostic tools, intervention strategies and supporting institutions). To show the weaknesses of education, a secondary analysis of the data (including programs, study plans) was made and expert interviews with employees who undertake work with a person experiencing violence were conducted. The analysis allowed to propose a concept of social workers’ training in working with a person experiencing domestic violence (child, woman, elderly person), based on best practices, i.e. from Israel and Canada.
THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BASIC SCHOOL SCIENCE AND BIOLOGY STUDY PROCESS
Authors: Porozovs Juris , Āne Kristīne
Published: May 2017

The importance of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in educational process increases. The effective use of ICT in the study process could improve the knowledge of students and their interest about study process. The investigation was carried out in 5 Latvian schools. The questionnaire of 5-6 and 7-9 grade students about use of ICT during study process and attitude of students toward using of ICT in science and biology subjects was carried out. The results of the survey showed that the majority of students use ICT for study purposes until 1 hour or 1-2 hours during day but part of questionnaire students (14%) even more than 4 hours in a day. Students use ICT for different purposes: keep in touch with e-class, communicate with classmates, use computers and mobile phones for searching information in educational purposes, comply home works using computer and so on. The majority of questionnaire students consider that using of ICT help them in different areas of study process. Students to some extent agree that using of ICT give them ability to better understand science and biology subjects and increase motivation to learn these subjects.
CONSULTING AND INVOLVING PARENTS IN PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROCESS FOR FAMILIES IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Jurevičienė Margarita , Rudytė Kristina , Sapelyte Odeta , Tomeniene Laima
Published: May 2017

The paper focuses on the issues of parents consulting and their involvement in an educational service process for families at schools. The quality of education and the effectiveness of provision of educational services are considered as an integral part of successful learning. To analyze parental opinion (N=530) towards their consulting and involvement in provision of educational service process quantitative  and qualitative method of data collection have been chosen. According to the parental opinion, the content of consulting should be linked with learning achievements and motivation. Parental involvement is considered through the processes of professional orientation, prevention and organizing social events at school. Though, the fields of self-support groups, organizing teaching-learning programs for families, parental involvement in a formal educational process is considered as a challenging issue.
CELL PHONE IMPACT ON USER HEALTH AND CELL PHONE USAGE HABITS AMONG ADULTS
Authors: Strode Zanda , Strode Aina
Published: May 2017

The aim of research is to find out mobile phone adult user habits and understanding of electromagnetic field effects on health. A comprehensive literature searches and analyzation was conducted in the electronic databases (Pubmed, Accessmedicine etc.), to find out later research outcomes about electromagnetic field impact on health, also electronic survey was conducted and results statisticaly  processed with SPSS 24. 192 respondents participated in study:  117– females, 75– males in age range from 18 to 55 years. Hypothesis: Understanding the electromagnetic field health effects reduce the use of mobile phones on a daily basis not confirmed, because the majority of respondents are not willing to change their cell phone use patterns, or believe that it is not possible.
E-PORTFOLIO AS A MEANS OF UPGRADING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF PEDAGOGICAL STAFF FROM HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Isomov Ismoil , Shoymardonov Tuymurod , Obidov Azamat
Published: May 2017

The article discusses the use of an electronic portfolio system in the development of professional competence of pedagogical staff. The effectiveness of electronic monitoring system in the management of a portfolio of teaching staff’s professional activity and the popularization of pedagogical experiments are revealed. Besides, examples of overseas best practices are provided.
APPLICATION OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMES IN RESEARCH PROJECTS AND TEACHING
Authors: Ptak Paweł
Published: May 2017

Integrated software packages, such as National Instruments Multisim or DasyLab can be successfully applied in developing research projects and in teaching. Thanks to their intuitive use and wide potential they can be utilised as support for simulation and other programmes. They are also often applied for comparative analysis of real measurement results with computer simulations. Apart from that, they can also be useful in a research or experimental lab.
THE IMPROVEMENT AREAS OF SOCIAL PEDAGOGICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO PUPILS WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL DISORDERS
Authors: Šmitienė Gražina , Klaniene Ilona
Published: May 2017

The article reveals problems and weaknesses of social pedagogical assistance provided to pupils with emotional and behavioural disorders (EBD) and provides insights into the development of social and educational support at schools. The qualitative research (focus group and interviews), in which there participated social workers and teachers (two groups of informants), has been conducted. The content analysis of the research findings has revealed the major weaknesses of assistance provided to pupils with EBD and its improvement areas: lack of professionals providing necessary help at schools, lack of teachers' special professional competences (the ability to recognize EBD problems, knowledge and skills of providing assistance), lack of cooperation between child assistance specialists, teachers, and parents (feedback problems), and a lack of motivation.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADOLESCENTS' PHYSICAL INACTIVITY AND HEALTH
Authors: Strazdienė Neringa , Adaškevičienė Eugenija
Published: May 2017

he research aim is to reveal the interrelationship between adolescents' sedentary lifestyle, physical inactivity, and health. The research methods include analysis of scientific literature, questionnaire survey, and mathematical statistical analysis of quantitative data. 528 schoolchildren (aged 13 to 14 years) and 520 parents participated in our survey. Most of the adolescents indicated being healthy or completely healthy, however, about half of the children had some health complaints over the last six months: headache, nervous tension, insomnia, dizziness, or weakness. The adolescents' indispositions could be related to the learning load and long periods of sitting, and especially insufficient physical activity in the fresh air. Nearly half of the parent respondents believed their children did not have enough time due to heavy learning loads at school and at home.  The majority of the parents indicated that their children spent a lot of time at the computer. The schoolchildren respondents who attended additional private lessons and non-formal education activities were characterised by a higher level of inactivity. Adolescents' physical inactivity is related to the time spent on ICT (computers, TV), the frequency of their choice, and the duration of doing their homework.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING: DIFFICULTIES AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE STUDY PROCESS
Authors: Žegunienė Vaida , Parišauskienė Dalia
Published: May 2017

The idea about knowing well any foreign language is very inspirational. People who know two or more foreign languages are admired and give people a hope to learn a new language easily. Consequently, this nice idea ends with the difficulties that students face while learning a new language. Only the infinitive desire could help student to learn something new. Attempts are really important thing in learning language, but difficulties can stop and isolate from the learning process. Scientists constantly have been estimating various kinds of learning difficulties and people who are undergoing difficulties of their studies. Frequently students face with academic failures, but according to the scholars, there is a way to avoid them – making learning more modernized by incorporating various innovative technologies as a motivational tool.Teacher’s role, without any concerns, has a great influence on a person’s life. Intellectual development starting with the primary classes to the university auditoriums and even future career largely depends on a teacher, who is responsible for providing valuable information and deciding on the methods as well as motivational tools to be applied.The research and data acquired revealed the students’ attitude towards learning of foreign language. It was noted that it is a very complicated and laborious procedure requiring long time and sustained efforts. During the process of foreign language acquisition, as the research results demonstrate, students confront with variety of difficulties. The respondents noted that the most topical difficulties are as follows: poor knowledge from secondary school, lack of practice, inefficient time management, etc. Therefore, in order to achieve prodigious results, the process of efficient language acquisition has to incorporate new educational trends, innovative study methods and practices, and appropriate motivational tools. Students participating in the survey specified that they would be satisfied by participating in modern innovative teaching and learning activities and having more contact hours for their lectures, and although the role of motivation cannot be denied.
A pervivência da obra de Guimarães Rosa em sua tradução ao hebraico
Authors: Tápia Perola Wajnsztejn
Published: May 2017

Este artigo tem como objetivo principal examinar trechos da tradução do conto “O duelo” de João Guimarães Rosa ao hebraico, como forma de exemplificar o processo e as características dessa versão literária advinda do português. Tendo como alicerce principal a análise por meio de teorias de tradução literária, visará a combinar autores diversos sobre o mesmo tema, tanto nativos da língua hebraica quanto da língua portuguesa.
Os valores táteis de uma egípcia
Authors: Antelo Raul
Published: May 2017

Este artigo analisa, a partir do conceito de “valores táteis”, a obra de Clarice Lispector. Para Bernard Berenson, esse operador crítico articula as interações entre literatura, estética e história. Para o crítico, o caráter anômalo do tátil explica-se em função de a forma ser um  resplendor interno que alcança a forma externa só quando, em uma dada situação, se realiza plenamente.
Pensamento talmúdico e paradigma hermenêutico
Authors: Pfeffer Renato Somberg
Published: May 2017

A sistematização da tradição oral do povo judeu ocorreu no período medieval por intermédio da elaboração do Talmude. Questões legais e rituais ocultam conceitos filosóficos que precisam ser desvelados. O presente artigo não pretende discutir suas constantes filosóficas, muito menos as leis nele consagradas. O que se pretende analisar é qual o método mais adequado para estudá-lo de forma que suas verdades se revelem. Distanciando-se de métodos meramente estruturalistas e historiográficos, esse artigo busca, assim, uma alternativa no paradigma hermenêutico.
Aaron el intérprete
Authors: Saed Ivonne
Published: May 2017

Aaron el intérprete
Simone Weil no palco: uma pergunta em forma de vida
Authors: Pait Heloísa
Published: May 2017

Simone Weil no palco: uma pergunta em forma de vida
O Livro dos livros
Authors: Grzybowski Adam , Goldman Luis
Published: May 2017

O Livro dos livros
Bisturi
Authors: Schechtman Alfredo
Published: May 2017

Bisturi
Semiologia
Authors: Schechtman Alfredo
Published: May 2017

Semiologia
Por uma ética do ritmo: A tradu(i)ção bíblica de Henri Meschonnic
Authors: Ketzer Estevan
Published: May 2017

O presente ensaio questiona a teoria poética de Henri Meschonnic diante do seu trabalho tradutório, unindo assim a lingüística e a ética. Ao partir de um ponto incontornável diante da tradução da primeira estrofe do livro Gênesis/Bereshit. A linguagem encontrada desencadeia de opções textuais com forte base poética, fato este que o leva a examinar mais detidamente processos internos de assimilação da poesia na vida de seus intérpretes. O ritmo aparece como um elemento criativo inaudito diante da pretensa verdade da almejada pela ciência e a subjetividade que é partilhada pela revelação de elementos vocálicos como os te’amim presentes na língua hebraica.
Um estudo sobre o termo ʼādām na Bíblia Hebraica
Authors: Hubner Manu Marcus
Published: May 2017

O homem foi criado, segundo a Bíblia Hebraica (Gn 1:27), com o nome hebraico ʼādām. Essa combinação de letras, além de referir-se ao homem, está repleta de outros significados. Esse artigo é um estudo sintético dos possíveis significados da palavra ʼādām.
Vertigem passada a limpo: uma lista do espólio de W. G. Sebald
Authors: Pompeu Douglas Valeriano
Published: May 2017

O breve artigo a seguir busca apresentar uma lista de anotações de W. G. Sebald presente em seu espólio literário, com o intuito de abrir caminho para uma abordagem de um conjunto de manuscritos ainda pouco explorados pela fortuna crítica do autor: as listas. Focado em uma possível poética de anotações e citações e na materialidade da oficina literária do escritor, interessa-me aqui apresentar o manuscrito menos por um interesse crítico genético que possa provocar, do que por sua qualidade enquanto gênero, constituído por uma economia e programa textuais próprios.
Prevalence of dry eye amongst computer workers in Kanpur
Authors: Mallik Debayan , Gahlot Anju , Maini Ashok , Garg Sughandha
Published: May 2017

Background: The increased use of computers in the workplace has brought about the development of a number of health concerns majority related to eyes which prompted us to carry out this study to find out the factors relating to eye and vision problems associated with computer work and recommendations for preventing or reducing their developments.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, which was carried out amongst employees of Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, India. The data was collected between June 2016 and October 2016. A total of 214 individuals gave their consent and participated in the study. A pretested, semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data.Results: 214 personnel were interviewed. Mean age of study subjects was 33.5±11.013 years with 58.88% of subjects being in the age group of 25-35 years. 49 (22.9%) reported spending 2-3 hours 118 (54.83%) spent 3-6 hour/day, while 47 (22%) of the respondents spent more than 6 hour/day working on a computer. Prevalence of dry eye was found to be 75% (160/214). The common symptoms were watery eyes (31.77%), followed by sensitivity to light & blurring of vision (both 17.76%), sensation of having something in the eyes (14.95%), difficulty in night time driving (13.08%), eye redness (11.21%) and difficulty in wearing contact lenses (5.6%).Conclusions:Three fourth of the computer professionals we studied had mentioned to have some computer-related health problems. This is a significant proportion and denotes that the occupational health of the people working in the computer field should be emphasized as a field of concern in public health. The ergonomics of the working environment of the computer professionals have a direct impact on their wellbeing. Hence the organizations employing them, as well as the professionals themselves need to be sensitized regarding the importance of the regular eye & health check-ups and proper working conditions.
Oral cancer epidemiology of Aurangabad district (Maharashtra) of India from 2005 to 2014: understanding the burden of disease
Authors: Niranjan Vikram R. , Ranpise Sudarshan G.
Published: May 2017

Background: Oral cancer incidence is constantly rising in India and is one of the major public health issues. This is a retrospective study from Aurangabad district (MS) of India to evaluate epidemiologic profile of oral cancer patients from 2005 to 2014. Methods: The 10 year data of oral cancer was obtained from the PCBR Aurangabad which was available from the National Cancer Registry Programme, Govt. of India web portal. The periodic data in three different spans was available as 2005 to 2008, 2009 to 2011 and 2012 to 2014. Statistical analysis used was age adjusted rate (AAR), crude rate (CR) and additive properties of CR. Results: The oral cancer trends from 2005 to 2014 reveals significantly increase in oral cancer incidence in population. In males, cancer of mouth (RP: 11.84% and AAR 7.37) was most common followed by tongue (RP: 9.62% and AAR 6.32) and pharynx (RP: 4.71% and AAR 2.79). In females cancer of tongue (RP: 3.31% and AAR 2.42) is most common followed by cancer of mouth (RP: 2.77% and AAR 1.91). Incidence of oral cancer as a whole for all sites is second highest after lung cancer in Aurangabad in male (cumulative AAR 17.93) and fourth highest after breast, cervix and lung cancer (cumulative AAR 6.06) in female out of all cancer sites in region in 2012-2014. Conclusions: Understanding pattern and incidence of various oral cancers is crucial for primary prevention and early detection for comprehensive management of cases.
A comparison of the proprioception of osteoarthritic knees and post total knee arthroplasty
Authors: Chillakuru Cherith Reddy , Jambu N. , Deepak Akshay
Published: May 2017

Background: Proprioception of the knee joint is an important factor for establishing balance, and smooth walking. The effect of arthroplasty on proprioception can be a determinant of post-operative function and subjective feeling of the arthroplasty. We wished to check the status of osteoarthritic knees and how their proprioceptive function is, in comparison to knees post total knee replacement.

Methods: We compared 80 unilateral knee replacement patients with their osteoarthritic counterpart in the opposite knee. There was 50% Cruciate Retaining (n =40), Posterior Stabilized 50% (n =40). We assessed the proprioception using threshold to detection of passive motion and conscious awareness of passive joint position.

Results: 73.8% (n =59) of patients experienced a better joint position sense, 21% (n =17) had decreased joint position sense and 5% (n =4) had the same, when compared to the contralateral osteoarthritic knee. The mean of threshold to detection of passive motion was 2.16+0.68 for the replaced knees versus 2.72±0.61 for the contralateral osteoarthritic knee.

Conclusions: The proprioception of the knees that were replaced with arthroplasties had a better proprioceptive function then the osteoarthritic knees. This further solidifies the reasons to replace the dysfunctional osteoarthritic knee. 
Esporte e saúde: relato de experiência
Authors: Cavalcanti Cícero Tavares , Costa Kélcio Júnior Diógenes , Melo Gertrudes Nunes de , Santos Samara Celestino dos
Published: May 2017

Este relato trata-se do projeto de extensão “Para além das águas”, realizado pelo IFPB. O objetivo principal foi apresentar as vivências possibilitadas pelo referido projeto, além de permitir e incentivar um estilo de vida saudável e ativo na vida desses indivíduos do sertão paraibano. As aulas aconteciam duas vezes por semana, com duração de 50 minutos cada, já as palestras informativas aconteciam bimestralmente. Das 50 crianças e adolescentes (10 a 15 anos de idade) participantes do projeto, todos apresentaram aprendizagem satisfatória para as seguintes fases de aprendizagem: adaptação ao meio líquido, respiração, flutuação, propulsão de braços e propulsão de pernas, bem como para a aprendizagem do estilo Crawl. Já em relação ao estilo Costa, 44 alunos demonstraram domínio na execução do mesmo. Para o estilo Peito, 27 alunos apresentaram maior habilidade para execução da técnica. Pode-se concluir que o projeto contribuiu significativamente para a disseminação da modalidade de natação, quase inexistente na região, assim como, esporte gratuito e orientado, promovendo adesão e aderência por parte das crianças e adolescentes da região, além de favorecer a interação entre corpo e saúde, esporte, educação e qualidade de vida.
ONTOLOGY BASED SYNTHESIS OF DATABASE SCHEMES
Authors:   Udmurt State University, Kuchuganov M.
Published: May 2017

The article discusses the problem of automatic synthesis of a relational database schema to store information about states of a subject area by using its description logic ontology. It presents an algorithm for explication and analysis of information about those relations between concepts, which are relevant to the problem. Example of generating of a database schema fragment is presented. The difference between the proposed algorithm and other ones, which are generating database schemes by using description logic ontology, oriented to logical queries to database only, but not to usual SQL queries from usual engineer information systems, is outlined. Database schemes, which are generated by the algorithm, are sufficient to store any facts about a subject area which are consistent with description logic ontology, grants references constraints and effective access to data by means SQL queries.
DEVELOPMENT OF ONTOLOGY FOR INTELLIGENT SCIENTIFIC INTERNET RESOURCE DECISION-MAKING SUPPORT IN WEAKLY FORMALIZED DOMAINS
Authors:   A.P. Ershov Institute of Informatics Systems Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Zagorulko G.
Published: May 2017

The paper presents the ontology of knowledge area "Decision-making support in weakly formalized domains". The questions connected with a context of intended use of the ontology are considered. This ontology is developed as conceptual base of an intelligent scientific Internet resource which contains the systematized information on this knowledge area, provides content-based access to the information, methods of its processing, and also to methods of the solution of typical tasks. The paper shows that the knowledge area described by the ontology is extension of the classical theory of decision making which focuses its researches substantially on the questions relating to forming, estimation and the choice of versions of the solution of problem situations, i.e. the final stages of decision making. In compliance with this fact the presented ontology describes along with concepts of the classical theory of decision making the methods and facilities obtained in allied branch of science which can be successfully applied in decision making process, including its initial stages. The ontology contains also the concepts allowing to describe the software tools and Internet resources created in the considered area as well as the activities performed in it.
ON USAGE OF MACHINE LEARNING FOR NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING TASKS AS ILLUSTRATED BY EDUCATIONAL CONTENT MINING
Authors:   Chelyabinsk State University, Institute of Information Technology, Melnikov A. , Botov D. ,   Chelyabinsk State University, Institute of Information Technology, Klenin J. ,   Chelyabinsk State University, Institute of Information Technology
Published: May 2017

In this paper, we review most popular approaches to a variety of natural language processing (NLP) tasks, primarily those, which involve machine learning: from classics to state-of-the-art technologies. Most modern approaches can be separated into three rough categories: ones based on distributional hypothesis, those extracting information from graph-like structures (such as ontologies) and the ones that look for lexico-syntactic patterns in text documents. We focus mainly on the former of the three. Before the analysis can even begin, one of the important steps in preparation stage of NLP is the task of representing words and documents as numeric vectors. There exists a variety of approaches from the most simplistic Bag-of-Words to sophisticated machine learning methods, such as word embedding. Today, in the task of information retrieval the best quality for both English and Russian languages is achieved by approaches based on word embedding algorithms, trained on carefully picked text corpora in conjunction with deep syntactic and semantic analysis using various deep neural networks. A big variety of different machine learning algorithms is being applied for NLP tasks such as Part-of-Speech-tagging, text summarization, named entity recognition, document classification, topic and relation extraction and natural language question answering. We also review possibilities of applying these approaches and methods to educational content analysis, and propose the novel approach to utilizing NLP and machine learning capabilities in analyzing and synthesizing educational content in a form of a decision support systems.