bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Fantastic Phaeacians: Dance and Disruption in the Odyssey
Authors: Olsen Sarah
Published: May 2017

This article analyzes the descriptions of both choral and individualized dance in Odyssey 8, focusing on the unique and disruptive qualities of the virtuosic paired performance of the Phaeacian princes Halius and Laodamas. I explore how this dance is particularly emblematic of Phaeacian culture, and show how the description of dance and movement operates as a means by which Odysseus and Alcinous competitively negotiate their relative positions of status and authority within the poem. I further argue that the Homeric poet uses dance to foreground generic exploration and expansion in a manner consistent with recent understandings of the Odyssey’s flexible and improvisatory poetics.
Greek-Anatolian Language Contact and the Settlement of Pamphylia
Authors: Skelton Christina
Published: May 2017

The Ancient Greek dialect of Pamphylia shows extensive influence from the nearby Anatolian languages. Evidence from the linguistics of Greek and Anatolian, sociolinguistics, and the historical and archaeological record suggest that this influence is due to Anatolian speakers learning Greek as a second language as adults in such large numbers that aspects of their L2 Greek became fixed as a part of the main Pamphylian dialect. For this linguistic development to occur and persist, Pamphylia must initially have been settled by a small number of Greeks, and remained isolated from the broader Greek-speaking community while prevailing cultural attitudes favored a combined Greek-Anatolian culture.
From Hades to the Stars: Empedocles on the Cosmic Habitats of Soul
Authors: Trépanier Simon
Published: May 2017

καὶ πῶς τις ἀνάξει αὐτοὺς εἰς φῶς, ὥσπερ ἐξ Ἅιδου λέγονται δή τινες εἰς θεοὺς ἀνελθεῖν; Plato Republic 521c

This study reconstructs Empedocles’ eschatology and cosmology, arguing that they presuppose one another. Part one surveys body and soul in Empedocles and argues that the transmigrating daimon is a long-lived compound made of the elements air and fire. Part two shows that Empedocles situates our current life in Hades, then considers the testimonies concerning different cosmic levels in Empedocles and compares them with the afterlife schemes in Pindar’s Second Olympian Ode and Plato’s Phaedo myth. Part three offers a new edition of sectiond lines 5–10 of the Strasbourg papyrus of Empedocles that reinforces the connection between transmigration and different cosmic locations for souls. Part four reconstructs Empedocles’ cosmology, identifies three different levels or habitats of soul, and, more tentatively, suggests that Empedoclean “long-lived gods” are best understood as stars.
A Pseudomonas aeruginosa TIR effector mediates immune evasion by targeting UBAP1 and TLR adaptors
Authors: Imbert Paul RC , Louche Arthur , Luizet Jean‐Baptiste , Grandjean Teddy , Bigot Sarah , Wood Thomas E , Gagné Stéphanie , Blanco Amandine , Wunderley Lydia , Terradot Laurent , Woodman Philip , Garvis Steve , Filloux Alain , Guery Benoit , Salcedo Suzana P
Published: May 2017

Bacterial pathogens often subvert the innate immune system to establish a successful infection. The direct inhibition of downstream components of innate immune pathways is particularly well documented but how bacteria interfere with receptor proximal events is far less well understood. Here, we describe a Toll/interleukin 1 receptor (TIR) domain‐containing protein (PumA) of the multi‐drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA7 strain. We found that PumA is essential for virulence and inhibits NF‐κB, a property transferable to non‐PumA strain PA14, suggesting no additional factors are needed for PumA function. The TIR domain is able to interact with the Toll‐like receptor (TLR) adaptors TIRAP and MyD88, as well as the ubiquitin‐associated protein 1 (UBAP1), a component of the endosomal‐sorting complex required for transport I (ESCRT‐I). These interactions are not spatially exclusive as we show UBAP1 can associate with MyD88, enhancing its plasma membrane localization. Combined targeting of UBAP1 and TLR adaptors by PumA impedes both cytokine and TLR receptor signalling, highlighting a novel strategy for innate immune evasion.
Effect of hormone secretory syndromes on neuroendocrine tumor prognosis
Authors: Zandee Wouter T , Kamp Kimberly , van Adrichem Roxanne C , Feelders Richard A , de Herder Wouter W
Published: May 2017

The treatment of hormone hypersecretory syndromes caused by neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) can be a major challenge. NETs originating from the small intestine often secrete serotonin causing flushing, diarrhea and valve fibrosis, leading to dehydration or heart failure in severe cases. NETs from the pancreas can secrete a wider variety of hormones, like insulin, glucagon and gastrin leading to distinct clinical syndromes. Historically mortality in patients with functioning NETs was high due to the complications caused by the hypersecretion of hormones. This has been reduced with several drugs: proton-pump inhibitors decrease acid secretion caused by gastrinomas. Somatostatin analogs can inhibit the secretion of multiple hormones and these are now the cornerstone for treating patients with a gastroenteropancreatic NET. However, peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) with radiolabeled somatostatin analogs and everolimus can also decrease symptoms of hypersecretion and increase progression-free survival. Several factors affect the survival in patients with a functioning NET. Complications of hypersecretion negatively impact survival; however, secretion of hormones is also often a sign of a well-differentiated NET and due to the symptoms, functioning NETs can be detected in an earlier stage suggesting a positive effect on prognosis. The effect on survival is also dependent on the type of hormone being secreted. This review aims to study the effect of hormone secretion on the prognosis of NETs with the contemporary treatments options available today.
An Update on Some Recent Solubility Enhancers as Pharmaceutical Excipients
Authors:   Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India, Puri Vivek , Sharma Pratima ,   Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India, Nagpal Manju ,   Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
Published: May 2017

At present the pharmaceutical academia and industries are focusing on the use of natural materials and resources for development of pharmaceutical product. Due to advances in drug delivery technology, currently, excipients are included in novel dosage forms to fulfill specific functions. Various natural polymers are widely being studied as a potential carrier material for site specific drug delivery because of its non-toxic and biocompatible in nature. Natural polymers (polysaccharides) have been investigated for drug delivery applications as well as in biomedical fields. Modified polymer or synthetic polymers have found its application as a support material for cell culture, tissue engineering and gene delivery. Recent trends towards use of natural products or plant based products demand the replacement of synthetic additives with natural ones. These natural materials have many advantages over synthetic ones as they are biodegradable, chemically inert, less expensive, nontoxic and widely available. This review provides an overview of the different modified polymer derivatives and their applications with special consideration being put on biomedical engineering and controlled drug delivery.
Estimation of Delafloxacin Using Derivative Spectrophotometry and Area Under Curve in Bulk Material and in Laboratory Mixture
Authors:   R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Dhule, Maharashtra, India, Dhangar Kiran R. , Shirkhedkar Atul A. ,   R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Dhule, Maharashtra, India
Published: May 2017

Simple, specific, rapid and accurate UV-spectrophotometric methods have been developed using a solvent acetonitrile (50 %) to determine delafloxacin in bulk material and in laboratory mixture. “Method A” is zero order derivative UV- spectrophotometry using absorbance, “Method B” is zero order derivative UV-spectrophotometry using Area Under Curve (AUC) technique, “Method C” is first order derivative UV-spectrophotometry using amplitude, “Method D” is First Order Derivative UV-spectrophotometry- AUC,“Method E” is Second Order Derivative UV-spectrophotometry using amplitude and “Method F” is second order derivative UV- spectrophotometry using (AUC) technique. The developed methods have shown excellent results in terms of linearity and range, accuracy, precision and Limit of Detection (LOD) and Limit of Quantification (LOQ). In all Methods, delafloxacin obeyed linearity in the concentration range of 2 – 12 μg/mL with (r2 > 0.999). All these methods were applied for estimation of delafloxacin in laboratory mixture. All the above mentioned methods were validated considering linearity and range, accuracy, precision, ruggedness and sensitivity.
Self-medication in Developing Countries a Systematic Review
Authors:   Goa Institute of Management Sanquelim, Poriem –Sattari, Goa, Parulekar Meena , Mekoth Nandakumar ,   Goa Institute of Management Sanquelim, Poriem –Sattari, Goa, C.M. Ramesh ,   Goa Institute of Management Sanquelim, Poriem –Sattari, Goa, Parulekar Ajit ,   Goa Institute of Management Sanquelim, Poriem –Sattari, Goa
Published: May 2017

Self-medication is common in developing countries where it has both economic and social implications. On the one hand, it is viewed as a large component of self-care, which relies heavily on the consumer’s expertise in terms of experience of the consumer, when it comes to medication use. On the other hand, if not practiced correctly it can lead to multiple issues including abuse and drug resistance. Across surveys conducted in developing countries the reasons why people self-medicate has been studied, to understand the determinants of self-medication and to explain the influence of knowledge and information on self-medication practices. To understand the same a detailed systematic literature review based on survey findings on self-medication in developing countries was carried out. From a total of 52 survey articles, 25 surveys were selected for the present review. From the survey outcomes it was found that the cost, time and past experience with the medicine and symptom were key determinants while healthcare professionals emerged to be the primary sources of information and knowledge for self-medication practices. The prevalence of self-medication as a phenomenon is high and it has both potential benefits and associated risks with it. To ensure that the risks and benefits of medicine usage are known by consumers, we really need to look at and design suitable interventions to promote responsible self-medication and in turn, rational drug use in the developing world.
Assessment for Sporicidal Activity of Two Types of Peroxygen/Silver-Based Disinfectants: A Comparative Study
Authors:   Quality Compliance Section Head, Quality Unit, HIKMA Pharma, Egypt 2nd Industrial Zone, Giza, Egypt, Eissa Mostafa Essam
Published: May 2017

Numerous cases have been reported globally showing outbreaks, dissemination of infections and/or spoilage of medicinal products, food and other consumables that affects human life and may lead to death in some cases. One of the most critical measures of microbial contamination that should be taken into consideration is the use of proper disinfectant depending on the type of activities and the work load of the healthcare institution, subjects or media for microbial transfer and the affected population. The current study shows significant difference in sporicidal activity between two types of commercial peroxygen/Silver based disinfectants obtained from same manufacturer and delivered through same distributor at the same time. The peroxygen component in one of the disinfectant products is Hydrogen peroxide while in the other product is Peroxyacetic acid/Hydrogen Peroxide mixture. Preliminary rapid assessment of the disinfectants activity was required using the most resistance microbial form (bacterial spore) as a reference microorganism to challenge the biocidal products. Bacillus pumilus and B. subtilis spores were exposed to both disinfectants at three different concentrations levels covering the range recommended by the manufacturer: 1, 3 and 5% (v/v). The first formula did not exceed 0.5 logarithmic reduction(LR) even after 30 minutes. While the other product achieved more than two folds LR (more than 100 times reduction in microbial population) after ten minutes contact time. Appropriate initial screening of biocidal activity in commercial disinfectants market is critical step that should be performed by the healthcare facilities before practical application. Otherwise, inefficient control on bioburden may lead to devastating consequences on human health. An initial, non-laborious, time-saving and non-expensive screening test using the most resistance microorganisms is encouraged to be performed by healthcare facilities prior to practical application of disinfectant rather than reliance solely on random selection of biocidal agents using informational data without confirmatory experiments.
Birth Weight and Intelligence in Young Adulthood and Midlife
Authors: Flensborg-Madsen Trine , Mortensen Erik Lykke
Published: May 2017

OBJECTIVES:

We examined the associations between birth weight and intelligence at 3 different adult ages.

METHODS:

The Copenhagen Perinatal Cohort is comprised of children born in Copenhagen from 1959 to 1961. Information on birth weight and ≥1 tests of intelligence was available for 4696 members of the cohort. Intelligence was assessed at a mean age of 19 years with the Børge Priens Prøve test, at age 28 years with the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, and at age 50 years with the Intelligenz-Struktur-Test 2000 R.

RESULTS:

Birth weight was significantly associated with intelligence at all 3 follow-up assessments, with intelligence scores increasing across 4 birth weight categories and declining for the highest birth weight category. The adjusted differences between those in the <2.5kg birth weight group and those in the 3.5 to 4.00kg group were >5 IQ points at all 3 follow-up assessments, corresponding to one-third of a SD. The association was stable from young adulthood into midlife,and not weaker at age 50 years. Adjustment for potential confounding factors, including infant socioeconomic status and gestational age, did not dilute the associations, and associations with intelligence were evident across the normal birth weight range and so were not accounted for by low birth weight only.

CONCLUSIONS:

The association between birth weight and intelligence is stable from young adulthood into midlife. These long-term cognitive consequences may imply that even small shifts in the distribution of birth size, in normal-sized infants as well, may have a large impact at the population level.
A rare case of bilateral mandibular simple bone cyst and the importance of differential diagnosis
Authors: Falci Saulo Gabriel Moreira , Sales Késsia Nara Andrade , Da Silva Lorenna Vieira , Dos Santos Cássio Roberto Rocha
Published: May 2017

Objective: To present a rare case of a mandibular bilateral simple bone cyst (SBC) with different radiological features and argue about the importance of the differential diagnosis.Case description: A 16-year-old boy was referred by his dentist to evaluate two radiolucent mandibular lesions. The diagnostic hypotheses were ameloblastoma or keratocystic odontogenic tumor to the left side and odontogenic cyst on the right side due radiologic features. In the left side, needle aspiration and biopsy, were performed. During surgical approach there was an empty space in the surgical cavity compatible with SBC. At this moment the diagnostic was made and the cavity was submitted to rigorous curettage. The right side was assessed after 4 months. To our surprise, it was found an empty cavity, as the left side. Six months later the first biopsy the panoramic radiograph showed completely bone neoformation on both sides. The patient is in radiographic follow-up for three years, without relapse.Conclusions: Bilateral SBC is a rare condition that can show different radiographic features. The diagnostic is defined at the surgery time. The radiographic features helps in diagnosis, however, should not be decisive. Surgical exploration should be done soon after radiographic diagnoses.
Reciprocating versus Rotary instruments: a review
Authors: Laurindo Flavia Villela , Figueiredo José Antonio Poli de
Published: May 2017

Objective: Literature started to point out essential parameters involving reciprocating instruments through clinical and laboratory essays. Looking into apical debris extrusion, incidence of instrument breakage, canal centering ability, apical zipping, a myriad of information has become available. The aim of this review is to revisit the literature and compare reciprocal and continuous rotation techniques.Methods: A review of current literature may collect recent findings.Conclusion: Reciprocating systems are similar in some aspects in comparison to rotational systems, with regards to cleaning ability, centered preparations, cleaning ability, reduction of Enterococcus faecalis and dentine defects. On the other hand, being single use and enhanced resistance to fatigue, together with novel methods to treat the alloy may lead to the thought that reciprocal systems are an excellent aid to root canal preparation. However, more needs to be understood about this new era of instruments to verify, long term and especially in vivo, the success and failure when these instruments are used.
Influence of polymerization cycle in properties of acrylic resin polymerized by microwave energy
Authors: Collares Fabrício Mezzomo , Fortes Carmen Beatriz Borges , Leitune Vicente Castelo Branco , Rodrigues Stefani Becker , Samuel Susana Maria Werner , Petzhold César , Stefani Vater
Published: May 2017

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical properties of acrylic resin polymerized by microwave energy in short cycle of polymerization.Methods: Two brands (Classico and VIPI) and two cycles were evaluated (manufacturer cycle and short cycle). The characteristics and properties as degree of conversion, glass transition temperature, impact strength-Izod, Knoop hardness, swelling degree, soluble fraction, specific mass, water sorption and solubility were evaluated.Results: Glass transition temperature, hardness, specific mass, soluble fraction and solubility were statistically significant between cycles and brands (p<0.05). Water sorption showed no difference between cycles (p>0.05) and impact strength presented difference between brands in short cycle (p<0.05). Acrylic resin polymerized by microwave energy with manufacturer cycle presented no difference in physicochemical properties between evaluated brands. Conclusion: The short cycle of polymerization showed reduced properties in microwave acrylic resin when compared to manufacturer cycle. Manufacturer cycle of polymerization should be used to acrylic resin devices production.
Development of simple analytical methods of polychlorinated biphenyls in human serum by gas chromatography negative ion chemical ionization quadrupole mass spectrometry
Authors: Eguchi Akifumi , Enomoto Takeshi , Suzuki Norimichi , Okuno Miho , Mori Chisato
Published: May 2017

In this study, we developed a highly sensitive, robust method for determining 12 congeners of two to ten chlorinated polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in serum samples using gas chromatography (GC)–mass spectrometry (MS) operating in selected ion monitoring mode (SIM: m/z 35) with negative ion chemical ionization (NICI), and the results were compared with those from GC coupled with high-resolution MS (HRMS) with electron impact (EI). The recovery rates of the surrogate PCB congeners were 97.2%–112% (coefficient of variation: 5.3%–8.5%), and the method detection limits for PCBs in each matrix obtained by GC–NICI–quadrupole mass spectrometry (qMS) were 1.9–20 pg g−1 wet wt. The analytical values of the target compounds in the samples analyzed by GC–NICI–qMS and GC–EI–HRMS were comparable (Passing–Bablok regression: R = 0.888–0.967), and the analytical values obtained via GC–NICI–qMS were almost comparable with those of the certified serum samples from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST: SRM1957), indicating that GC–NICI–qMS is suitable for the analysis of tetra- to hepta-chlorinated PCBs in serum samples.
Establishment of a rapid method to quantify eight flavonol glycosides for quality assessment of red toon using UPLC
Authors: Shen Yuping , Xu Minhui , Deng Peipei , Gu Qinying , Yin Huawu , Xia Guohua , Jia Xiaobin , Yang Huan , Tam James
Published: May 2017

Red Toon is a popular vegetable of favorable health benefits over Asia and Russia regions. In this study, isolation and identification of chemical constituents were performed to assess the quality of this functional food cultivated in various origins or harvested in different months. As a result, eight flavonol glycosides including rutin (I), myricitrin (II), quercetin-3-O-β-d-galactoranoside (III), quercetin-3-O-β-d-glucopyranose (IV), quercetin-3-O-α-l-arabinopyranoside (V), astragalin (VI), quercetin-3-O-α-l-rhamopyranoside (VII), and kaempferol-3-O-α-l-rhamopyranoside (VIII) were obtained. Among these, compounds III and V were isolated from Toona genus for the first time. Importantly, a rapid and convenient ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) method was developed to quantify the flavonol glycosides in Red Toon and validated for linearity, precision, stability, repeatability, and accuracy successively. In addition, it was found that total flavonoid glycosides (about 2.6%) in the food were kept at a higher level from April to June than other months of the year. Furthermore, their content in the Red Toon collected from ten different origins was also determined and compared, and the results suggested that the total flavonoid glycosides from Shandong Yantai were the highest, followed by Shandong Ximou, supporting a well-recognized viewpoint that Red Toon cultivated in Shandong Province, China, is considered genuine due to the best health benefits and flavor.
Edge effect and its impact upon the accuracy of 2D and 3D modelling using laser scanning
Authors: Klapa Przemysław , Mitka Bartosz
Published: May 2017

The edge effect is a measurement error resulting from the reflection of the laser beam on the ad-
jacent walls, or by its breaking on the edges. Coordinates of points in such cases are determined
by averaging the measurements in several areas, resulting in their incorrect positioning in space.
Corner points are determined with the same accuracy as the other (flat) elements of the scanned
object. This effect is frequently mentioned in publications, which typically state the reasons and
mechanisms of the error thus occurred. However, there is a lack of specific examples, showing
the impact of the edge effect on the quality and accuracy of geodetic and cartographic reports.
In this paper, the authors present sample case studies of the 2D and 3D representation of the test
object. The selected corner elements, as well as the vector elements fitted into a cloud of points,
show the discrepancy between the breaking points in the drawing (model), and the curved sur-
face of the point cloud. On the basis of the known geometry of the building, distances were de-
termined between the corner points and their representatives on the cloud. In this way, we were
able to determine the accuracy of corner points’ presentation by means of the cloud of points,
and therefore, we were able to determine the size of the edge effect in specific cases.
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE AND SALINITY IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIETNAMESE WATERS
Authors: Tac Vu Van
Published: May 2017

The analyzed results of the characteristics of sea surface temperature and sea surface salinity in South Central Vietnamese waters based on MODIS and VOS data sources have revealed the variation of sea surface temperature and sea surface salinity in high ranges. Study results show that the average value of sea surface salinity ranges from 30 psu to 34 psu and is relatively stable. However, the weather is very harsh: Deviation between the highest and lowest values of sea surface temperature is 13.9°C in the seasons and that in months is 11.14°C. This is a very high amplitude, indicating the large variation of daily, monthly and seasonal temperature. The study results will help scientists and aqua-farmers take rational decisions in the selection of suitable species for aquaculture, biodiversity and environmental protection in South Central Vietnamese waters.
Threats from the simultaneous implementation of the local initiative and the participatory budget
Authors: Biga Bartłomiej
Published: May 2017

This text is embedded in the concept of social participation implemented through the formal mechanisms of cooperation between local government units and residents (and their associations). The aim of the study is to identify the risk which arises from the simultaneous implementation of a local initiative and a participatory budget. The text offers solutions designed to minimize the risk of adverse incidents in this context, too. This is the result of experience with the implementation these instruments in various municipalities. The essential problems in this area is the lack of trust between administration and citizens (in both directions). Moreover, participatory budget gives a chance for a society to achieve specific goals with less self-involvement. Therefore this instrument cannot be implemented in a competitive manner with local initiative. Thus, the text contains a proposal for a complementary coexistence of these instruments.
A Gender-centered Perspective in the Institutional Analysis of Commons
Authors: Łapniewska Zofia
Published: May 2017

People of communities, local societies or collectives work together to manage common-pooled resources (commons) without an external authority by combining multiple knowledge sources and ways of functioning. Since gender relations affect planning, production, well-being, and many other aspects of life, an in-depth look into the assumptions about commons might help avoid bias and distortion in disciplinary accounts.

This theoretical paper aims to present various ways and methods of including gender in the institutional analysis of communities and their actions related to the governing of commons. Therefore, it challenges gender relations within communities and introduces the meaning of socially-constructed institutions in the governing of common resources. Further, relying on my framework of institutional analysis and the given examples, I address the necessity of the inclusion of gender-centred perspective in deliberations on commons. This part provides a unique contribution to the studies on that subject. The main conclusion of this analysis is the need for a critical reflection of researchers, non-governmental organisations and members of communities on their institutions which can enhance or combat inequalities, thereby significantly impacting the achieved results.
El lugar del racismo y de la discriminación racial en las memorias de la Afroeducación
Authors: Mena García María Isabel
Published: May 2017

El artículo presenta los resultados de una investigación con la cual se pretendió medir algunas percepciones acerca del racismo y la discriminación racial y su incidencia en el desarrollo e implementación de la Cátedra de Estudios Afrocolombianos —CEA— en instituciones educativas de Bogotá. El estudio hace evidente que la Cátedra no tiene lugar dentro del Proyecto Educativo Institucional en sus componentes pedagógico, administrativo y de desarrollo comunitario, a pesar de que han trascurrido 18 años desde su reglamentación en Colombia.
La emergencia del negro en los actos escolares del 25 de mayo en la Argentina:del negro heroico al decorativo y esteriotipado
Authors: Ocoró Loango Anny
Published: May 2017

El artículo se ocupa de visibilizar la emergencia del negro en la celebración del 25 de mayo en las escuelas argentinas. Enfatiza en la articulación de esta efeméride al contexto de centralización del poder del Estado argentino y de la construcción de un ";nosotros nacional"; perfilado en oposición a negros e indígenas. Así, se analizan estos rituales cívicos como dispositivos de construcción de la identidad nacional en los que circula o se sostienen los rastros de una negritud negada e invisibilizada en la Argentina y en los cuales la escuela y las publicaciones de la época dirigidas a la población escolar, tuvieron decidida participación.
La Escuela como lugar de desencuentro intercultural
Authors: Estrada Escobar Luis Fernando
Published: May 2017

El reconocimiento político de los derechos de las minorías étnicas implicó la emergencia de una multiplicidad de propuestas formativas para los y las docentes en estos contextos de mayoría afrodescendiente. La tesis de la escuela como lugar de desencuentro intercultural que desarrolla el artículo, surge a partir de las reflexiones que se dieron en una de estas propuestas de formación en Investigación Educativa con docentes de los municipios de Vigía del Fuerte y Murindó, en el Urabá antioqueño.
“La letra con raza, entra” Racismo, textos escolares y escritura pedagógica afrocolombiana
Authors: Castillo Guzmán Elizabeth
Published: May 2017

Han trascurrido diecisiete años desde la promulgación de la Ley 70 para comunidades negras en Colombia. En este lapso de tiempo, algunas investigaciones demuestran que el discurso racista en los textos escolares de Ciencias Sociales se mantiene vigente. Como forma de contrarrestar sus efectos, han surgido manuales y textos escolares, producidos por autores afrocolombianos y dirigidos a un amplio sector educativo. El artículo propone un primer plano de reconocimiento y análisis en torno a este nuevo libro escolar, cuya escritura pedagógica apunta a dignificar la afrocolombianidad.
La Cátedra de Estudios Afrocolombianos como proceso diaspórico en la escuela
Authors: Caicedo Ortiz José Antonio
Published: May 2017

El artículo desarrolla una tesis relacionada con los impactos que ha producido la implementación de la Cátedra de Estudios Afrocolombianos en comunidades educativas afrocolombianas de la zona norte del departamento del Cauca. De esta manera, se asume una perspectiva diaspórica que se refiere a los procesos de etnización, identificación y afirmación cultural que tienen lugar en los sujetos, los saberes y las prácticas pedagógicas en contextos escolares afrocolombianos.
El pensamiento pedagógico y didáctico de Juan Amós Comenio: su papel en la pansofía triádica
Authors: Runge Peña Andrés Klaus
Published: May 2017

El artículo muestra el papel que cumplen las concepcionesde la didáctica y la pedagogía dentro de la pansofíatriádica de Comenio. Así, tales concepciones hacen partede un pensamiento filosófico más amplio denominado‘pansofía’. La pansofía, en tanto diagnóstico contra elproceso de deterioro y desorganización del mundo, llevaa una pampedia como remedio y terapia contra dichomal. La reforma universal de la humanidad de Comeniotiene que ver con una educación universal en la que lapedagogía y la didáctica encuentran su justificación.
Políticas de Estado e Inclusão
Authors: Corcini Lopes Maura , Lockmann Kamila , Hattge Morgana Doménica
Published: May 2017

Entendiendo la inclusión como un imperativo de los Estados Modernos, este texto, organizado a partir del resultado de dos investigaciones, analiza algunas políticas de inclusión social y educativa problematizando los efectos que ellas producen sobre la vida de la población brasilera. La primera investigación presentada señala que las políticas de asistencia social en el Brasil se constituyen tanto en estrategias biopolíticas como en estrategias de inversión en capital humano. La segunda investigación muestra las maneras por las cuales la inclusión escolar, como estrategia biopolítica, constituye sujetos emprendedores y empresarios de sí mismos.
Prácticas de ciudadanización en la escuela contemporánea, Colombia, 1984 – 2004
Authors: Cortés Salcedo Ruth Amanda
Published: May 2017

El artículo presenta los principales planteamientos, resultados y conclusiones de la tesis doctoral de la autora. El tema inicial de investigación fue la educación ciudadana escolar, que fue abordado como una práctica discursiva. Para su análisis se usaron los conceptos foucaultianos de eventualización y gobierno en una perspectiva arqueológica-genealógica. Este estudio llevo a la construcción de la categoría prácticas de ciudadanización como objeto de la investigación. Entre los resultados de la investigación se analiza la emergencia de la escuela contemporánea atravesada por dos órdenes: el jurídico y el moral; en ellos las prácticas de ciudadanización operan con el fin de constituir una subjetividad política en la figura de un ciudadano emprendedor y responsable de sí mismo.
Biopolítica, normalización y educación
Authors: Veiga-Neto Alfredo
Published: May 2017

En este ensayo el autor expone dos razones por las cuales es posible establecer las relaciones entre biopolítica y educación: la primera hace referencia al hecho de que la educación es una práctica imprescindible par la acción biopolítica, lo que significa que la educación ocupó un lugar central en los procesos en los cuales el biopoder y los dispositivos de normalización se volvieron dominantes en las sociedades contemporáneas. La segunda razón, de orden práctico,  tiene que ver con las posibilidades variadas y valiosas que las prácticas educativas -escolares y no escolares-  nos ofrecen para observar y experimentar el funcionamiento del poder disciplinario, la biopolítica y los dispositivos de normalización y seguridad.
O Pensar-sentir na formação da cidadania contemporânea
Authors: Streck Danilo R.
Published: May 2017

O artigo, resultado de uma pesquisa, tem como objetivo contribuir para compreender os desafios atuais para a educação em cidadania e desenvolver instrumentos capazes de ajudar a fazer frente a eles. Relata-se e discute- se o trabalho de duas áreas de estudo atualmente desenvolvidas no Max Planck Institut for Human Development, em Berlim, e a sua contribuição para a formaçãoda cidadania. Uma delas trata da racionalidade ecológica e do uso de heurísticas para a tomada de decisões em um mundo de incertezas. A outra trata da história das emoções, abordando temas como honra, solidariedade e empatia dentro de uma perspectiva histórica e cultural.
A educabilidade como nexo da experiência civil contemporânea: Aproximações investigativas
Authors: Groppa Aquino Julio
Published: May 2017

O presente texto argumenta que a educabilidade dos cidadãos é materializada em termos de uma demanda de formação difusa e perpétua, que se converteu num vínculo fundador da existência social. Esta tese baseiase nos resultados de doze pesquisas realizadas por um grupo dedicado aos estudos foucaultianos em educação, na Faculdade de Educação da Universidade de São Paulo. Trata-se de um esforço para analisar a relação entre a governamentalidade contemporânea e certos imperativos pedagógicos em andamento em vários campos sociais.
La literatura y su enseñanza… Segundo llamado
Authors: Bustamante Zamudio Guillermo
Published: May 2017

Como todo asunto social, la educación es objeto de explicaciones; sin embargo no todas tienen el mismo nivel de elaboración, y la vía política suele imponer alguna temporalmente, lo cual no le da legitimidad conceptual. Dada la condición humana, lo regulativo es constitutivo, no algo impuesto a la inerme educación, y eliminable a nombre de sus frecuentes excesos. Así, la enseñanza de la literatura no puede evadir su dimensión regulativa, aunque se crea que su asunto está ligado a una libertad incondicional, mientras su producción y su consumo requieren restricciones. El acceso a la literatura no es libre y espontáneo; crearle condiciones de posibilidad no siempre va en el sentido de lo que los estudiantes quieren “naturalmente”. En esto, la asignatura no es diferente de otras y su dimensión instruccional está en relación con la especificidad de la escuela.
Formación ciudadana y educación en derechos humanos. Análisis desde una ontología del presente.
Authors: Espinel-Bernal Óscar Orlando
Published: May 2017

Reconociendo la idea de derechos humanos como eje gravitacional de la educación del sujeto ciudadanizado cabe preguntarse por las concepciones que inspiran, movilizan y modulan tales derechos y sus resonancias, tanto en la formación ciudadana como en el tipo de democracia que se pretende consolidar. Realizar estos análisis desde una historia del presente, permite comprender los funcionamientos de la educación en y para una cultura universal de derechos humanos; educación articulada al contexto del mundo globalizado en el cual las prácticas de ciudadanización operan desde la racionalidad civilizatoria siempre presente en las sociedades occidentales.
Semblanza y homenaje al profesor Rafael Ávila Penagos, Facultad de Educación
Authors: García Vera Nylza Offir
Published: May 2017

He tenido la fortuna de leer varios de estos escritos y en mí resuenan aún muchos de sus conceptos y relaciones, perspectivas y apuestas, análisis y reflexiones, críticas y propuestas contenidas allí. Pero quizá en mi memoria resuenan en especial unas preguntas que se trazan al final de su libro, compilación de varias conferencias, clases y escritos, titulado Fundamentos de pedagogía.  Allí se pregunta: “¿Educar a los jóvenes para cuál sociedad? ¿Formar maestros para cuál sociedad? ¿Gestionar escuelas para cuál sociedad?”. Aún no lo sabemos, pero abrigamos la esperanza de que nuestro país, nuestra universidad y nuestra facultad renazcan de sus propias cenizas, como el ave Fénix, porque es justamente en medio de las ruinas que es posible edificar y levantar algo nuevo y bueno, un inédito viable… algún día…
José Martí, Paulo Freire e a construção de um imaginário pedagógico latino americano
Authors: Streck Danilo
Published: May 2017

O artigo analisa a contribuição de José Martí e Paulo Freire para a constituição de um imaginário pedagógico latino-americano. São destacados três aspectos: a) a América Latina como um lugar de elaboração pedagógica, tendo nestes dois intelectuais ideias que dão suporte para esta elaboração; b) a questão da contemporaneidade da educação na América Latina, onde convivem diferentes temporalidades; c) a presença de uma visão pedagógica cosmopolita crítica. Como conclusão, afirma-se a necessidade de manter a tensão entre o respeito ao legado e a capacidade e disponibilidade para recriar, encontrando-se na radicalidade do pensamento de Martí e Freire duas condições importantes para isso: a liberdade em relação a cânones cerrados e a liberdade para pensar a experiência de vida e a prática
Carl Gustav Jung y la educación
Authors: Bustamante Zamudio Guillermo
Published: May 2017

La investigación doctoral de la que deriva este artículo diferenció lo estructural de lo histórico, frente a la formación. Para ello, se revisaron autores que posibilitaran fundamentar esa diferencia. Aunque Carl Jung fue revisado esta lectura no se incluyó en el informe final. Aquí se destacan cinco temas estructurales que señala este autor: el maestro dosifica saberes expuestos y saberes en reserva; no controla su posición frente al otro, ni su auto-representación del oficio; la dimensión instruccional es subordinada, aunque imprescindible; la escuela abre horizonte, en oposición a la familia; la autoridad (no autoritarismo ni falta de autoridad) es necesaria: más allá de los propósitos, permite al aprendiz cambiar su plan vital, involucrando la cultura; y la escuela produce efectos residuales, tramitables en un campo cognitivo donde “hable al alma”.
Derrida, herencia y educación
Authors: Valenzuela Carlos Eduardo
Published: May 2017

El presente artículo derivado de una investigación doctoral en curso, extrae del legado filosófico de Derrida un concepto importante para pensar la educación: herencia. Concepto cuya filiación con lo educativo vale la pena hacer explícita en un tiempo para el que lo fundacional, diríamos con Sloterdijk (2015), pierde cada vez mayor relevancia en virtud de su marcado interés por la innovación permanente y la novedad. En ese orden de ideas, se plantea, mediante trazos más bien gruesos, dos cosas: primero, una breve semblanza respecto del pensamiento derridiano y su estela posestructuralista y, segundo, una lectura de la noción de herencia con base en la cual se controvierte aquella consigna de “borrón y cuenta nueva” que hace carrera en el seno de la escuela, dada la obsesión de muchos por querer, per se, transformarla, aun a expensas de su propio estatuto.
La escuela estallada
Authors: Chartier Anne-Marie , Leuro Ricardo
Published: May 2017

Las páginas que siguen quisieran señalar, e incluso elucidar, una paradoja. Los maestros que trabajaron de lejos o de cerca con Michel de Certeau pueden atestiguar el interés y hasta la aguda atención que prestaba a sus tareas educativas y a sus preocupaciones pedagógicas. Y pueden también decir hasta qué punto han bebido en abundancia de sus enseñanzas, sus seminarios y sus publicaciones, para nutrir sus prácticas y sus reflexiones profesionales
Immunofluorescent Staining of Foxp3 in Frozen Sections v2
Authors: Miller Kelsey
Published: May 2017

T regulatory cells (also known as Tregs or Regulatory T cells) are essential cells inthe immune system that suppress immune responses of other cells, designed tolimit excessive reactions and prevent autoimmunity. Tregs are characterized by theexpression of CD4, CD25, and Foxp3, while lacking CD127. CD4+Foxp3+ regulatoryT cells have been referred to as “naturally-occurring” regulatory T cells to distinguishthem from “suppressor” T cell populations that are generated in vitro. While othervariants of suppressive T cells do exist, such as CD8 suppressor cells, Th3 and Tr-1 cells,Tregs are classically defined as CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ cells. Here, we provide a protocolfor immunofluorescent staining of FOXP3 in frozen sections, adapted from a protocolfrom Dr. Matthias Hardtke-Wolenski, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover. This protocolhas been successfully used on mouse spleen, liver, and skin sections.
Rancang Bangun Antenna Mikrostrip Peripheral Slits Linear Array Untuk Aplikasi Wi-Fi
Authors: Alam Syah , Wibisana I Gusti Nyoman Yogi , Surjati Indra
Published: May 2017

Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) is the modern telecommunication technology nowadays being so widely used and developed at operating frequency of 2.4 GHz, that needs microstrip antenna as best suited supporting means for transmitting and receiving data signals as well at its wave transceiver subsystem.  The proposed antenna design were consists of four elements rectangular patch antenna with peripheral slits technique arranged in a linear array of 2x2 operating at the frequency of 2.4 GHz until 2.5 GHz. In addition to that, the feeding technique used in this research is microstrip fed line. The simulation from this research resulted in reducing the size of related antenna dimension up to 17% compared to that of four elements array without peripheral slits. It is also apparent that the bandwidth of the proposed antenna is 320 MHz (2.253 GHz–2.573 GHz) which is equivalent to bandwidth increase percentage of 13.07%, The simulation results in the center of frequency 2.448 GHz obtained return loss of -26.14 dB with a VSWR of 1.104. The measurement results obtained bandwidth of the proposed antenna is 150 MHz (2.424 GHz–2.574 GHz) which is equivalent to 12% increase of bandwidth percentage. The results of measurements process at the center of frequency 2.448 GHz obtained value of return loss of -16.88 dB with  VSWR of 1.304.
POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS E OS DIREITOS DAS COMUNIDADES TRADICIONAIS DE MATRIZ AFRICANA
Authors: Oliveira Ilzver de Matos , Santos Ivonildon de Souza
Published: May 2017

Nesse artigo estabeleceremos um breve panorama

estatístico da composição religiosa da população brasileira

e das suas principais transformações nas últimas

décadas, com o fito de localizarmos fundamentos

para justificar se os atos de intolerância contra as religiões

de origem africana advêm do racismo brasileiro

e pensarmos sobre a necessidade de políticas públicas

de garantia de direitos das comunidades tradicionais

de matriz africana.
O ESCOPO EDUCATIVO DO PROCESSO E A EDUCAÇÃO DA SOCIEDADE POR MEIO DA TUTELA JURISDICIONAL
Authors: Iocohama Celso Hiroshi , Bruno Camila Kienen , Bergamaschi Joice Duarte Gonçalves
Published: May 2017

O processo judicial mostra-se apto a realizar ações educativas. Contudo, é importante trazer informações do plano educativo para que se viabilize uma reflexão mais ampla sobre a contribuição que a Educação pode fazer para o funcionamento do processo. Nesse contexto, faz-se um corte para focar a atuação do juiz e suas interações com os sujeitos processuais (e nele participantes). Neste sentido, o estudo procura demonstrar a importância dessa concepção nas ações do juiz, considerando esta responsabilidade como uma ferramenta apta a (re)construir as relações processuais e as ações de cada sujeito em um contexto formativo e de compreensão das responsabilidades (individuais e sociais). Desse modo, colocando-se sob análise a função da tutela jurisdicional e a atuação de um dos principais sujeitos do processo - o juiz -, demonstra-se que a educação é possível no processo judicial e pode ser trabalhada como um instrumento para aprimorar as relações pessoais bem além do conflito individual.
SOCIEDADE DE PROPÓSITO ESPECÍFICO COMO MECANISMO JURÍDICO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DAS MICRO E PEQUENAS EMPRESAS
Authors: Santos Rafael Seixas , Carmoma Paulo Afonso Cavichioli
Published: May 2017

O texto objetiva discutir sobre os efeitos do emprego da Sociedade de Propósito Específico (SPE) como mecanismo jurídico inclusivo das micro/pequenas empresas (MPE) no mercado, inclusive das contratações públicas. Como método, argumenta-se com base em conceitos e considerações amplas, à luz de descritores como a eficiência econômica e o bem-estar global, acerca dos efeitos da adoção das SPE. Os resultados são que, no plano teórico, as SPE estão ligadas ao aumento da participação das MPE no mercado, por meio da assunção de uma estrutura capaz de diluir os riscos jurídico e econômico, eis que a participação de empresas micro e pequenas nas SPE facilita a circulação de produtos, serviços, tecnologias e conhecimento. A análise crítica conclui anotando a real necessidade de um desenho jurídico-econômico que catalise o emprego do associativismo como mecanismo de desenvolvimento, pela via da promoção de estratégias inovadoras como meio de fortalecimento micro empresarial e pela clarificação das políticas públicas nesta seara.
A IMPORTÂNCIA ESTRATÉGICA DO TERCEIRO SETOR NO BRASIL COMO MEIO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO SOCIAL: UMA ARGUMENTAÇÃO TEÓRICA A PARTIR DO PRISMA DA ECONOMIA SOCIAL DE GIDE
Authors: Falcão Maurin Almeida , Araujo Rayanne Saturnino de
Published: May 2017

O presente artigo tem o escopo de apresentar e discutir um modelo teórico que possa sustentar o debate em torno da importância estratégica do Terceiro Setor no Brasil. Com base no método hipotético-dedutivo, a partir do qual se conduz uma argumentação com supedâneo na lição de Charles Gide e nos conceitos de Economia Política, o trabalho estabelece uma conexão estreita entre os fundamentos da Economia Social e do Terceiro Setor uma vez que este tema ainda permanece desconhecido por boa parte dos segmentos sociais. As falhas do mercado e do Estado levaram a um vazio social e a emergência do Terceiro Setor foi então uma resposta da sociedade civil organizada com vistas ao estabelecimento dos novos paradigmas do processo social. A redução das desigualdades sociais, da pobreza e a maior participação do cidadão no processo social deixaram de ser um problema apenas do Estado. O Terceiro Setor se constitui em ação estratégica não apenas por despertar todos para a importância do voluntariado mas também por se constituir em um promissor mercado de trabalho no Brasil. Além disso, se revela um meio importante de redução do custo das políticas públicas tendo em vista a proximidade da sua atuação junto à sociedade civil, o que permite uma maior eficiência alocativa dos escassos recursos públicos. Todo esse processo viria acompanhado, sem dúvida, de um esforço de harmonização do aparato legislativo que rege a matéria.