bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reservoir Evaluation Technology During Underbalanced Drilling of Horizontal Wells in Gas Reservoirs
Authors: Wei Na , Zhao Xiangyang , Meng Yingfeng , Li Gao , Xiang Hua , He Jun , Sun Wantong , Tang Zhiguang
Published: December 2017

This paper describes a method for real-time reservoir characterization during underbalanced drilling. Therefore, this study considers wellbore and formation as a system and establishes wellbore multiphase flow calculation and formation fluid-flow models. To acquire the basic data for the characterization in a timely way, the study develops and adopts the system of ground-monitoring devices to measure the formation fluid flow into the wellbore and to the surface in real time. The proposed mathematical models, construction parameters, and wellhole structure were used to calculate the downhole underbalanced pressure. Using the measured gas production and formation fluid-flow model, the permeability can be calculated. The mathematical models also reveal the actual formation fluid flow during the drilling phase, and thereby we could identify fracture characteristics (such as fracture development and heterogeneity) using a plot of permeability versus well depth. The proposed method was adopted to evaluate a depth range of 4,092 to 4,285 m in the Yingcheng formation of well X in the Jilin oil field and acquired the permeability according to the depth of the horizontal well in the gas reservoir (the average permeability was 0.059 md and microcracks were well developed). The proposed technique, which combines the recognition of formation parameters and monitoring of wellbore pressure and fluid flow, can improve the precision of underbalanced drilling control, and the calculated permeability truly reflects the fluid-flow situation during the drilling processes.
Life Cycle Energy Impacts of Automotive Electronics
Authors: Cassorla P. , Das S. , Armstrong K. , Cresko J.
Published: December 2017

The projected growth in automotive electronics content is anticipated to be higher than worldwide automotive fleet growth. New vehicle models are becoming more electrified, using more sensors and electronic control units (ECUs), approximately 40–70+ of each, with premium vehicles using the most. Electrical and electronic content value will account for 50 % of vehicle manufacturing value by 2025; that growth would represent a higher energy share of electronics in vehicle manufacturing. A representative ECU was used to estimate life cycle energy impacts of these electronics systems. The analysis was based on a teardown of a medium price-segment (standard) vehicle, and shows that an average of 50 ECUs per vehicle represents 5 % (or 8.5 GJ/vehicle) of the total vehicle manufacturing embodied energy. The ECU manufacturing energy share of total vehicle manufacturing embodied energy is projected to increase by ∼1.6 times if the electronics content increases to today's premium vehicle segment's electronics content, i.e., 76 ECUs per vehicle. From the vehicle life cycle energy perspective, the ECU use phase contributes to ∼63 % of total life cycle impacts. The energy impacts of automotive electronics recycling (yet to be developed) was found to be similar to the automotive steel recycling with the current automotive materials recycling focus by its weight.
Retrieval Demands Adaptively Change Striatal Old/New Signals and Boost Subsequent Long-Term Memory
Authors: Herweg Nora A. , Sommer Tobias , Bunzeck Nico
Published: December 2017

The striatum is a central part of the dopaminergic mesolimbic system and contributes both to the encoding and retrieval of long-term memories. In this regard, the co-occurrence of striatal novelty and retrieval success effects in independent studies underlines the structure's double duty and suggests dynamic contextual adaptation. To test this hypothesis and further investigate the underlying mechanisms of encoding and retrieval dynamics, human subjects viewed pre-familiarized scene images intermixed with new scenes and classified them as indoor versus outdoor (encoding task) or old versus new (retrieval task), while fMRI and eye tracking data were recorded. Subsequently, subjects performed a final recognition task. As hypothesized, striatal activity and pupil size reflected task-conditional salience of old and new stimuli, but, unexpectedly, this effect was not reflected in the substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area (SN/VTA), medial temporal lobe, or subsequent memory performance. Instead, subsequent memory generally benefitted from retrieval, an effect possibly driven by task difficulty and activity in a network including different parts of the striatum and SN/VTA. Our findings extend memory models of encoding and retrieval dynamics by pinpointing a specific contextual factor that differentially modulates the functional properties of the mesolimbic system.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTThe mesolimbic system is involved in the encoding and retrieval of information but it is unclear how these two processes are achieved within the same network of brain regions. In particular, memory retrieval and novelty encoding were considered in independent studies, implying that novelty (new > old) and retrieval success (old > new) effects may co-occur in the striatum. Here, we used a common framework implicating the striatum, but not other parts of the mesolimbic system, in tracking context-dependent salience of old and new information. The current study, therefore, paves the way for a more comprehensive understanding of the functional properties of the mesolimbic system during memory encoding and retrieval.
The Blame Game: An investigation of Grammatical Aspect and Blame Judgments
Authors: Eerland Anita , Sherrill Andrew M. , Magliano Joseph P. , Zwaan Rolf A.
Published: December 2017

Imperfective aspect (i.e., Mark was punching John) is interpreted by the language processing system as a dynamic, unfolding sequence of actions, whereas perfective aspect (i.e., Mark punched John) is interpreted as a complete whole. A recent study showed that grammatical aspect can influence perceptions of intentionality for criminal actions (Hart & Albarracín, 2011). The current study builds on this finding. Five experiments examine whether grammatical aspect can also influence perceptions of blame, a concept related to intentionality. There were no effects of grammatical aspect on judgments of blame but the results showed an effect of narrated order (Experiments 1–3). First-mentioned actions made the agent more to blame for the outcomes than last-mentioned actions. This effect was not due to the order of the blame questions (Experiment 2) or influenced by the chronological order of the events (Experiment 3). Experiments 4 and 5 showed strong effects of grammatical aspect on temporal dynamics and revealed an interesting new finding. Grammatical aspect can influence the mental representation of a non-mentioned action. We discuss our results in light of the current literature on grammatical aspect effects.
The placenta controls the physiology of pregnancy by increasing the half-life in blood and receptor activity of its secreted peptide hormones
Authors: Lowry Philip , Woods Russell
Published: December 2017

An efficient functioning placenta is essential for a healthy pregnancy and yet the way this is achieved has been the subject of much discussion and confusion, particularly with the occurrence of pathological conditions such as preeclampsia, morning sickness and hyperemesis/ptyalism gravidarum. We will attempt to explain the underlying physiology and the potential roles played by the placental tachykinins, neurokinin B and endokinin.
Apropiación tecnológica como eje en el diseño de una experiencia educativa en la Licenciatura de Enseñanza de los Estudios Sociales
Authors: González Sánchez David Esteban
Published: December 2017

Las herramientas tecnológicas ofrecen al docente una amplia gama de opciones para dinamizar los procesos de aprendizaje. Sin embargo, la implementación de tecnologías en la enseñanza per se no garantiza aprendizajes profundos y dinámicos. Es decir, el uso de tecnologías requiere de un proceso de diseño pedagógico pertinente, en el cual se determine el cómo y el cuándo incorporar las tecnologías en el proceso de enseñanza, así como el tipo de aprendizajes que se espera lograr. El presente documento reflexiona sobre una experiencia educativa del autor en la licenciatura en la enseñanza de los Estudios Sociales y Educación Cívica, con el objetivo de establecer un modelo de tecnologías para el aprendizaje. La propuesta plantea dos fases de implementación que incluyen la identificación y caracterización de las distintas herramientas tecnológicas según sus cualidades educativas, el diseño de las actividades de mediación y la implementación en clase y a distancia. De tal manera, desde la propuesta del modelo de implementación mostrado, se pretende reflexionar sobre los retos y las oportunidades del uso de tecnologías para generar aprendizajes pertinentes, críticos y creativos, según el grado de apropiación tecnológica tanto del docente como del estudiantado.
Grammatical and Communicative Competences as one: a study on symbouletic modality
Authors: Strey Claudia , Monawar Monica
Published: December 2017

***Competências gramatical e comunicativa integradas: um estudo da modalidade simboulética***O presente artigo busca a conscientizar sobre a importância de uma abordagem integrada de semântica e pragmática no ensino, especialmente a respeito da competência linguístico-comunicativa na sala de aula de língua adicional. Para dar suporte a isto, discutimos a modalidade simboulética, um fenômeno da linguagem natural que ocorre precisamente na interface entre forma e uso. Primeiramente, discutimos o arcabouço teórico de Kratzer (1981, 1991, 2012) para a modalidade em linguagem natural, além da proposta de Yanovich (2013a, 2013b) para a modalidade simbulética. Depois, discutimos as ferramentas da pragmática cognitiva para analisar o processamento da linguagem, especialmente em relação ao significado procedural e conceitual, baseados na Teoria da Relevância, de Sperber e Wilson (1995). Finalmente, via esta ilustração, reforçamos nosso argumento original, esperando construir uma ponte que diminua a distância que por vezes é encontrada entre a pesquisa em linguística e a pedagogia de língua adicional.
Sociolinguistics of gender/sexual stereotyping
Authors: Lazar Michelle M.
Published: December 2017

In commenting on the articles in this special issue, I focus on a sociolinguistics of gender and sexual stereotyping through a transnational perspective. Defining stereotypes as distillations of types of persons and practices expressive of ideological meanings and integral to power relations, a sociolinguistics study of stereotyping is proposed as encompassing a number of dimensions: the constitutiveness of language, discourse and genre; flatness and roundedness of stereotypes; negative and positive social meanings; enduring and shifting stereotypes; identity entanglements; power(s) of stereotyping; and local and translocal aspects. The multifaceted dimensions emerge out of a transnational perspective of studies from a variety East Asian contexts. Such a perspective surfaces shared resonances of heteropatriarchy across these contexts as well as distinctive articulations of hegemony and change in particular situations.
Rebecca M. Bodenheimer. 2015. Geographies of Cubanidad: Place, Race and Musical Performance in Contemporary Cuba
Authors: Darías Alfonso Iván
Published: December 2017

Rebecca M. Bodenheimer. 2015. Geographies of Cubanidad: Place, Race and Musical Performance in Contemporary Cuba. Jackson, MI: University Press of Mississippi. 328pp. ISBN 978-1-62846-2-395 (hbk)
“Tomorrow never knows”
Authors: Alonso Gustavo
Published: December 2017

This article addresses the various appropriations of the Beatles’ songs in Brazil. It proposes a thorough account, within the limits of an article, aiming to comprehend the aesthetic and political battles concerning the incorporation of the Beatles’ sound into Brazilian national culture. The article analyses both the incorporation and rejection of the Beatles’ sound from various national musical segments, and the importance of the anthropophagization of the electric guitar by the tropicalists (Os Tropicalistas). From this perspective, I illustrate how distinction within Brazilian musical fields has been reconstructed via two different types of incorporation of the group’s sound: one pre-Sgt. Pepper and another post-Sgt. Pepper and how they influenced the uneven battle for the institutional memory of Brazilian culture.
Some Notes on Popular Music in my (Professional) Life
Authors: Nettl Bruno
Published: December 2017

This article sketches the author’s experience with popular music as a student of music and ethnomusicology in the United States, and as a professional in this field. Principally it is a personal meditation on the role of popular music in the history of ethnomusicology, particularly in the Society for Ethnomusicology, in the history of American musical academia, and the reasons for its initial neglect. It recalls some incidents witnessed by the author that were turning points in the eventual acceptance of popular music by both ethnomusicologists and historical musicologists.
Uproszczona metoda delimitacji wektorowej
Authors: Grabiński Tadeusz
Published: December 2017

The paper presents a graphical procedure for sorting and grouping objects described by a single variable taken in the form of cross-sectional, time series or panel data. This method draws on the classical taxonometric method developed over 100 years ago by Jan Czekanowski. The advantages of simplified vector delimitation are that it is not labour intensive but is intuitive and can be handled with simple spreadsheet functions. The method was used for the taxonomic analysis of a set of 28 EU countries described by three characteristics: the unemployment rate, poverty risk and life expectancy for the two years 2010 and 2015.
Zbieżność stochastyczna ciągów wektorów losowych
Authors: Tatar Jan
Published: December 2017

The paper presents a multidimensional generalisation (known for one-dimensional random variables) of two theorems regarding stochastic convergence – that is, convergence by probability. The generalised theorems are Markov’s and Chinchyn’s weak laws of great numbers. Both lead to the theory that, with the appropriate assumptions, a sequence of arithmetic averages of the random vectors converges their expected values to the arithmetic average. The proof for this thesis uses „whole moments of the multidimensional probability distribution”, which the author has proposed elsewhere. Their basis is a definition of the power of a vector in a space with a scalar product.
Inteligencia militar en Argentina. Reflexiones desde un archivo naval/ Military intelligence in Argentina. Reflections since a naval archive
Authors: Muzzopappa María Eva
Published: December 2017

El rol de las fuerzas armadas, y particularmente, el ámbito de acción de la inteligencia militar constituyen un eje de debate que reaparece en el escenario político argentino, tensionando los límites establecidos al accionar castrense por la legislación  vigente. Particularmente, en la última década se ha debatido en torno a lo que se denomina “militarización” de los cuerpos policiales y “policiamiento” de las fuerzas armadas, fenómeno que desdibujaría los roles tradicionalmente asignados a las diferentes instituciones. En un contexto de redefinición global de las actividades de inteligencia, este trabajo indaga un archivo naval que resultó ser el hito a partir del cual la inteligencia militar fue reformulada institucionalmente en Argentina. A partir de este archivo, el trabajo desanda la relación entre las prácticas de inteligencia y la atribución de un rol “policial” para las fuerzas armadas argentinas y retoma el concepto de “policiamiento”, que actualmente alude a la propuesta de intervención de las fuerzas armadas en el enfrentamiento del terrorismo y el narcotráfico, para examinar sus antecedentes históricos como propuesta y práctica política.

 

 

Abstract

The role of the armed forces, and particularly the scope of action of military intelligence, is an axis of debate that periodically reappears in the Argentine political scene, stressing the limits established for military action by current legislation. Particularly in the last decade there has been debate about what is called “militarization” of police forces and “policing” of the armed forces, a phenomenon that would blur the roles traditionally assigned to different institutions. In a context of global redefinition of intelligence activities, this work explores a naval archive that turned out to be the milestone from which military intelligence was institutionally reformulated in Argentina. From this archive, the work deviates the relationship between intelligence practices and the attribution of a “police” role for the Argentine armed forces and retakes the concept of “policing”, which currently alludes to the proposal of intervention of the forces armed in the confrontation of terrorism and drug trafficking, to examine their historical background as a proposal and political practice.
Incertidumbres del análisis dimensional de la inteligencia/ Uncertainty of dimensional analysis of intelligence
Authors: Payá Santos Claudio Augusto , Delgado Morán Juan Jose
Published: December 2017

Debido a las características particulares del mundo en el que nos encontramos se hacen especialmente importantes los análisis de inteligencia. En el presente trabajo se discute cómo funciona la mente humana en los análisis de inteligencia, centrando el objetivo en la incertidumbre, las valoraciones de la prueba, los juicios bajo presión y las limitaciones de tiempo, analizando cómo la estructura de nuestra maquinaria mental influye y constriñe los análisis de inteligencia. Nos ocuparemos del funcionamiento de la mente humana, y qué limitaciones encuentra centrándonos en cómo estas características cognitivas afectan a los analistas de inteligencia, cuando no se basan en hechos sesgados; además del impacto que el tiempo y la presión tienen en la exactitud de los resultados.

 

 

Abstract

Due to the particular characteristics of the world in which we find ourselves, intelligence analysis becomes especially important. This paper discusses how the human mind works in intelligence analysis, focusing on uncertainty, trial ratings, judgments under pressure and time constraints, analyzing how the structure of our mental machinery influences and constrict intelligence analysis. We will deal with the functioning of the human mind, and what limitations it finds by focusing on how these cognitive characteristics affect intelligence analysts when they are not based on biased facts; as well as the impact of time and pressure on the accuracy of results.
Mitochondrial respiratory chain deficiency in older men and its relationship with muscle mass and performance
Authors: Rygiel Karolina A , Dodds Richard M , Patel Harnish P , Syddall Holly E , Westbury Leo D , Granic Antoneta , Cooper Cyrus , Cliff Joshua , Rocha Mariana C , Turnbull Doug M , Sayer Avan A
Published: December 2017

Introduction

Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass and physical performance with age, and recognition of its importance in clinical practice is growing. Age‐related decline in muscle mitochondrial function has been described although less is known about the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in sarcopenia. The aim of this study was to investigate whether respiratory chain deficiency is associated with muscle mass and physical performance among a sample of healthy older men participating in the Hertfordshire Sarcopenia Study.

Methods

We used immunofluorescence on biopsies of the vastus lateralis to measure levels of the NDUFB8 subunit of complex I and the COX‐1 subunit of complex IV per fibre. We measured muscle mass using dual‐energy x‐ray absorptiometry. We assessed physical performance using grip strength, gait speed, chair rise time, timed up and go and standing balance time, and composed an aggregate performance score on the scale of 0 (worst) and 5 (best performance). We used linear regression with a cluster sandwich estimator to test relationships between complex I / IV and muscle mass / physical performance. Study approval was granted by the Hertfordshire Research Ethics Committee.

Results

Samples were available from 77 participants of mean age 72.6 (2.5) years. The median number of fibres analysed per participant was 157 (104, 237). We expressed complex I and IV levels as Z‐scores relative to that expected in young controls. The overall participant mean Z‐scores were 0.3 (1.3) and ‐1.5 (0.9) for complex I and IV, respectively. We saw no relationship between complex I or IV and muscle mass. Each unit (SD) increase in complex I was associated with an increase in aggregate performance score of 0.06 (95% CI: 0.02, 0.09, P = 0.003), whilst the relationship for complex IV did not reach significance.

Conclusion

We saw marked heterogeneity in complex I and IV levels, both between and within participants, as well as lower overall levels of complex IV. The finding of a small but statistically significant positive association between complex I levels and physical performance suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction may have a role in the development of sarcopenia. These findings will help inform the design of future studies across a wider range of ages and in both women and men.
LOGÍSTICA INVERSA, UN ENFOQUE CON RESPONSABILIDAD SOCIAL EMPRESARIAL
Authors: GÓMEZ MONTOYA RODRIGO ANDRÉS , CORREA ESPINAL ALEXANDER ALBERTO , VÁSQUEZ HERRERA LAURA SOFÍA
Published: December 2017

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo realizar un análisis de la relación entre la logística inversa y la responsabilidad social como estrategia para reducir los impactos en el medio ambiente y aumentar los beneficios sociales y la seguridad en los empleados, clientes y comunidad. Para alcanzar los objetivos, se consideran los temas de logística inversa y responsabilidad social desde la perspectiva teórica, y posteriormente se realiza un estudio exploratorio con empresas del área metropolitana de Antioquia que permita identificar la utilización de este enfoque, importancia e intención de su implementación. Como resultado del artículo, se puede indicar que la utilización de la responsabilidad social en la logística inversa genera grandes beneficios en la cadena de suministro, ya que se desarrollan prácticas amigables con el medio ambiente, aumento potencial de la productividad y la rentabilidad de la empresa y beneficios en la comunidad. Del estudio, se identifica un bajo nivel de utilización de la logística inversa en las empresas con 13% del total de empresas encuestadas y un interés de 87% de las empresas en implementarla, debido a los impactos potenciales en la productividad, medio ambiente y beneficios en la comunidad
MEDICIÓN DE LA PERCEPCIÓN DE LA CALIDAD DEL SERVICIO DE EDUCACIÓN POR PARTE DE LOS ESTUDIANTES DE LA UPTC DUITAMA.
Authors: Duque Oliva Edison Jair , Chaparro Pinzón César Ramiro
Published: December 2017

Este trabajo describe el desarrollo de la construcción de un instrumento de 24 ítems basado en la disciplina del marketing del servicio, usado para medir la percepción de la calidad del servicio de educación por parte de los estudiantes. Inicia con la conceptualización y operativización de la calidad del servicio junto con sus escalas de medición, la conceptualización de la calidad de la educación y la metodología empleada en el desarrollo de la investigación, que incluye el procedimiento utilizado en la construcción y refinación de la escala multi-ítems para medir el constructo referenciado. Posteriormente se presentan las evidencias de la fiabilidad y validez de constructo del instrumento propuesto para la medición, que fue aplicado a los estudiantes de los tres últimos semestres de las carreras que ofrece la Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC) seccional Duitama. Finalmente, se presenta un análisis de datos y resultados y se concluye con algunas reflexiones que permitan ahondar y/o ser punto de referencia para futuros estudios sobre el tema en cuestión.
EMPRESAS DE FAMILIA RURALES, RELACIONES DE GÉNERO, RELACIONES DE PODER. CASO LENGUAZAQUE, CUNDINAMARCA.
Authors: Álvarez Sánchez Yolanda , Díaz Mateus Rubén Darío , Saiz Jorge Enrique
Published: December 2017

Se trabajó con la población rural, hombres y mujeres, del municipio de Lenguazaque; la investigación tuvo como objeto determinar las relaciones de género como relaciones de poder en las empresas familiares rurales. Se siguió un proceso metodológico tanto inductivo como deductivo. Fue inductivo en la medida en que se trabajó con la comunidad en el desarrollo de actividades que nos permitieron ir consolidando los resultados que aquí se presentan; fue deductivo, dado que se partió de fuentes teóricas que permitieron comprender la dinámica del sector rural y el comportamiento que, en términos de relaciones, se da en el interior de este. Los resultados obtenidos del proceso están relacionados con la amplia participación de la mujer en el desarrollo de las actividades agrícolas y ganaderas, lo mismo que en las actividades del hogar; esto significa que las mujeres campesinas aportan, de manera dinámica y decidida, al bienestar de la familia y de la comunidad, hecho que no tiene gran reconocimiento tanto de la familia como de los distintos órganos del gobierno.
BIENES SOCIALES: ¿PRECIOS, PRIMAS O SUBSIDIOS? TRES FORMAS INEFICIENTES DE PROVEERLOS Y/O VALORARLOS
Authors: Castro Jiménez Daniel
Published: December 2017

El concepto de bien social ha sido de uso frecuente en diferentes círculos académicos; sin embargo, es un concepto del cual no se tiene mucha claridad en el momento de referenciarlo en diferentes disciplinas. El presente documento, por tanto, tiene el objetivo de aproximarse a dicho concepto y ahondar en el fenómeno económico asociado, su provisión y valoración. A la luz de diferentes disciplinas, se toma como referente las ideas de Rawls para proponer una generalización del concepto y así tratar de llenar el vacío teórico que se encuentra en la indagación del mismo.
ANÁLISIS DE PERCEPCIONES DE CONSUMIDORES DE BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICAS - PRODUCTOS CERVECEROS
Authors: Carvajal Pedraza Jaime Waldo , Zapata Guerrero Edgar Enrique
Published: December 2017

El consumo de bebidas alcohólicas se ha dado en la humanidad en culturas ubicadas en diferentes sitios geográficos y a lo largo del eje del tiempo, incluyendo grupos de todos los continentes desde antes de las conquistas interculturales. Aunque los procesos de fabricación de estas bebidas han evolucionado tecnológicamente, el principio bajo el cual inciden en el comportamiento de las personas y la función que cumplen siguen siendo más o menos los mismos. En el presente trabajo se recogen estudios recientes sobre las percepciones de los consumidores de bebidas alcohólicas, estudios de consumo y patrones demográficos, la descripción de los mecanismos que operan durante el proceso de percepción, la caracterización de la cerveza y su proceso de fabricación actual, y los resultados de investigaciones hechas tanto desde la perspectiva de los productores de bebidas alcohólicas como desde la perspectiva de personas y organizaciones preocupadas por los riesgos asociados a ese consumo.
EVALUACIÓN DEL CONCEPTO DE VALOR PARA EL CONSUMIDOR EN EL MARKETING Y EL DISEÑO. UNA REVISIÓN CONCEPTUAL
Authors: Correa Malagón Claudia Marcela , Duque Oliva Edison Jair
Published: December 2017

Desde una perspectiva descriptiva y reflexiva, este artículo busca caracterizar, clasificar y analizar los conceptos de valor para el marketing y el diseño, identificando sus elementos comunes y discordantes que permitan generar una reflexión sobre su interrelación e importancia. Primero se hace un acercamiento inicial al concepto de valor, para posteriormente explorarlo desde las dos disciplinas, identificando los principales pilares conceptuales para compararlos y finalmente analizarlos en conjunto. Como conclusión, se determinó que la caracterización, identificación y clasificación de los conceptos de valor contribuye enormemente a la investigación de valor en las dos áreas y que la brecha entre estos conceptos es dada por algunas diferencias conceptuales, pero sobre todo por el grado de importancia que se le da a cada una.
CONTABILIDAD: ENTRE LA RESPONSABILIDAD SOCIAL Y EL INTERÉS PÚBLICO
Authors: Jiménez Aguirre Rubiela
Published: December 2017

Este documento presenta algunos elementos de análisis de la contabilidad entre la responsabilidad social y el interés público. Uno de los elementos que aquí se mencionan es la participación de los usuarios de la información contable, es decir, que los accionistas, inversores, directivos, clientes, proveedores, el Estado y la comunidad en general tienen una estrecha relación con el desarrollo de las organizaciones en la vía de la responsabilidad social. Se realiza una reflexión desde la responsabilidad social, indicando que esta no se circunscribe únicamente a la empresa sino también a las responsabilidades profesionales de los contadores públicos, pues la práctica social contable se enmarca en la responsabilidad social con la comunidad en protección del interés público.
ANÁLISIS COMPARATIVO DEL IMPUESTO DE RENTA PARA LAS PERSONAS NATURALES (COLOMBIA) - PERSONAS FÍSICAS (ESPAÑA) Y LOS NO RESIDENTES.
Authors: Fajardo Calderón Constanza Loreth , Suárez Amaya Dora Cecilia
Published: December 2017

El estudio realizado desde el semillero de investigación de tributaria SITUQ logra desarrollar el trabajo de investigación “Análisis comparativo de impuestos de carácter nacional del Derecho Tributario de Colombia y el Derecho Tributario de España”, en el cual se comprenden los sistemas tributarios; se establece el estado del arte de los impuestos de carácter nacional; se construye un análisis comparativo de sus diferencias y similitudes. De igual forma se analizan los efectos en los mismos al considerar el “Convenio entre el Reino de España y la República de Colombia para evitar la doble imposición y prevenir la evasión fiscal en materia de impuestos sobre la Renta y sobre el Patrimonio”. El presente artículo da cuenta de uno de los objetivos propuestos, en donde se logra conocer cómo es el sistema impositivo del impuesto sobre la renta en España y el impuesto sobre la renta en Colombia, para luego establecer diferencias y similitudes. Lo anterior es de interés para la comunidad académica y profesional, quienes pueden abordar los hechos económicos y fiscales en un ambiente competitivo que exige el mundo actual.
MODELO “PLURAL-INTEGRAL” DE ATENCIÓN PRIMARIA A LA SALUD Y SATISFACCIÓN DE LOS USUARIOS
Authors: JAIME GUZMÁN JOSÉ DE JESÚS , VARGAS HERNÁNDEZ JOSÉ G.
Published: December 2017

propósito: El presente trabajo tiene como finalidad proponer la implementación de un modelo plural-integral de atención primaria a la salud en México que agilice el ingreso de las personas a estos servicios y garantice la satisfacción de los usuarios. métodos: Se llevó a cabo una revisión y análisis crítico de bibliografía sobre el tema para mejorar la propuesta. hallazgos: en diversos países se están implementando sistemas de atención a la salud orientados a la atención primaria y están obteniendo mejores resultados sobre la salud de su población y son más eficientes. conclusiones: para mejorar la calidad de la atención primaria a la salud (APS) en México, se propone la implementación de un modelo pluralintegral que permita la libre elección del médico o sistema de atención que el paciente o su familia decidan, que cuente con financiamiento público o mixto según el caso y cuente con una garantía de calidad técnica certificada.
¿SON LOS BUSINESS ANGELS LA SOLUCIÓN A LOS PROBLEMAS DE FINANCIACIÓN DE LAS EMPRESAS EN LAS PRIMERAS ETAPAS DE SU VIDA?
Authors: VERONA MARTEL MARÍA CONCEPCIÓN , GARCÍA CARDONA MONTSERRAT , DÉNIZ MAYOR JOSÉ JUAN
Published: December 2017

Los Business angels son inversores informales que aportan su propio dinero, sus conocimientos, sus contactos y su tiempo a empresas en las primeras etapas de su vida cuando más necesitadas están de ayuda. De ahí que constituyan una fuente de financiación que ha de ser fomentada por su gran contribución al tejido empresarial y a la economía en general.
PLAN DE RESPONSABILIDAD SOCIAL EMPRESARIAL: UNA PROPUESTA PARA PEQUEÑAS Y MEDIANAS EMPRESAS INDUSTRIALES DE LA PROVINCIA DE TUNDAMA
Authors: ÁVILA GUERRERO FLOR MARLÉN
Published: December 2017

Este documento presenta los hallazgos efectuados en el estudio de la responsabilidad social empresarial (RSE) de las pequeñas y medianas empresas industriales de la provincia de Tundama. Con este propósito se da cuenta de la evolución de las diferentes apreciaciones sobre RSE; un acercamiento inicial al concepto RSE; la caracterización de las Pymes; la propuesta para un plan de RSE y finalmente, los puntos de llegada. El desarrollo de una estructura de responsabilidad social se puede llevar a cabo mediante programas internos para los empleados, con el propósito de contar con elementos que permitan la participación de los diferentes actores.
Effectiveness of yoga on anxiety, depression and stress level of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
Authors: Prakash Kamli , Saini Sunil
Published: December 2017

Background: Breast cancer has ranked number one cancer among Indian females. Women undergoing chemotherapy experience many side effects including alteration in their body image. The present study assessed effectiveness of yoga on anxiety, depression and stress level of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.Methods: Quantitative Research approach and Randomized Clinical Controlled Trial with Time series design was adopted in the present study. The consecutive sampling technique was done to recruit 100 breast cancer patients fulfilling the eligibility criteria. Recruited patients were randomized to control (N=52) and experiment (N=48) groups by concealed randomization. Written informed consent was taken from each participant. Baseline data was collected during cycle one by using Anxiety depression and stress scale. The patients in the experimental group were taught Diaphragmatic breathing, systematic relaxation and alternate nostril breathing and Joints and Gland neck and shoulder exercises, and were instructed to practice them twice daily at home. They were supervised in practicing these when they received second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth cycles of chemotherapy. Participants in control group received routine care. Data was again collected after 21 days during second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth cycles of chemotherapy.Results: Analysis revealed that at the baseline breast cancer patients in control and experimental group were homogenous in terms of their Sociodemographic and anxiety depression and stress scores. After the yoga intervention the experimental group showed statistically significant difference in anxiety scores from control group during second, third and sixth cycles (p 0.01, p 0.02, p 0.02), in depression score during the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth cycles (p 0.02, p 0.02, p 0.02, p 0.001, p 0.000), and in stress scores during third cycle (p 0.01) of chemotherapy.Conclusions: On the basis of findings of the study it was concluded that yoga was effective in reducing the anxiety, depression and stress of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Therefore, it is recommended as complementary therapy for patients receiving treatment for cancer.
Study of heterogeneity of sino-nasal lesions in urban population of north Kolkata and its fringes- a 5-year retrospective analysis: experience of a tertiary care centre
Authors: Bhattacharyya Debosmita , Das Tushar Kanti , Mukherjee Sanghamitra , Mahata Manisha
Published: December 2017

Background: Lesions of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses form a single functional unit as both of these are affected by common pathological processes. Accurate diagnosis and early treatment can significantly reduce the morbidities associated with these lesions. This study aims at portraying the morphological diversions of sinonasal lesions that is commonly encountered in populations of north Kolkata and its fringes. The multitude of histopathological variations of the sinonasal masses intrigues us histopathologists not only from academic point of view but also guides clinicians regarding treatment and prognosis.Methods: A retrospective study conducted in the Department of Pathology from May 2012 to April 2017.Results: Total 429 cases were assessed during this period out of which maximum cases were found in the age group of 31- 40years. Most cases were diagnosed with nasal polyps. The rare histopathological types were ameloblastoma, paraganglioma, Schwanoma, neurofibroma, inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, sinonasal hemangiopericytoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, low grade mucoepidermoid tumor, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor.Conclusions: Both neoplastic and non-neoplastic sino nasal lesions may present with indistinguishable features, leading to a delay in proper diagnosis and treatment. So, any tissue after surgical removal should be send for histopathological diagnosis without unnecessary delay to prevent further complications.
Study of thyroid dysfunction and dyslipidemia in chronic kidney diseases
Authors: Tripathy S. K. , Dhal N. , Kanungo M. , Das S. , K. Mishra S. , Swaroop Sai , R. Behera M. , Panigrahi M.
Published: December 2017

Background: Though there are many studies on thyroid dysfunction and dyslipidemia in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), no study is conclusive. Aim of this study was to correlate abnormalities in thyroid function and lipid profile with the severity of renal failure and also to observe the difference of these abnormalities between patients on conservative management verses hemodialysis.Methods: Hundred consecutive CKD cases admitted to Medicine Department were taken up for the study. They were divided into two groups as Group-A [on conservative management] and Group-B [on regular Hemodialysis (HD)]. Hundred healthy persons were taken as control in Group-C. After evaluation of thyroid function and lipid profile statistical analysis was done by students t-test, chi-square and regression analysis.Results: Hundred CKD cases with 74% male (n=74) and 26% female (n=26) in a M: F ratio of 2.9:1 were found to be in different stages CKD (0, 2, 20, 28 and 50 in stage-1 to stage-5 respectively). In 50 cases of stage-5 CKD, 30 were on HD and 20 on conservative management. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) (40%) was the commonest etiology of CKD followed by Hypertension (HTN), obstructive uropathy, chronic glomerulonephritis (CGN) and polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Thyromegaly was not found in a single case. In all CKD cases (Group-A+B) TT3 (TT3) was significantly low (P =0.0011) when compared with control (Group-C) and no difference was found between Group-A and Group-B. Fall in TT3 worsened with increasing severity of CKD. Lipid profile study revealed Decreased High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDLc) and increased Triglyceride (TG), Total Cholesterol (TC), Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDLc), TC/HDLc and LDLc/HDLc in Group-A than Group-B but only TG and TC increase was statistically significant. The levels of TG and TC and TC/HDLc increased as the stage of CKD progressed and was statistically significant (P= 0.035).Conclusions: There occurs a state of biochemical hypothyroidism without overt clinical hypothyroid state in CKD, the extent of which correlates with the severity of CKD. Increased cardiovascular complications occur due to accelerated atherosclerosis in CKD. This study confirmed that atherogenic lipid profile and thyroid dysfunction worsen with the progression of disease. Difference between patients on conservative management and HD was not found.
De Corpo Aberto: o poder tecnológico dos não-índios no mito e na cosmologia Javaé
Authors: Rodrigues Patrícia De Mendonça
Published: December 2017

As narrativas mitológicas dos Javaés expressam profunda consciência histórica e associam os imensos poderes tecnológicos dos não-índios aos poderes do corpo feminino, ao mesmo tempo altamente criativos e mortais. Em termos simbólicos e cosmológicos, os não-índios são situados, a jusante, na extremidade final do rio Araguaia, associada ao feminino, ao oeste e ao nível inferior. A compreensão das relações com os não-índios é indissociável dos conceitos nativos de gênero e corporalidade, uma vez que o outro, tanto interno quanto externo, é feminilizado e considerado como parte essencial das transformações históricas da sociedade.
Marcadores de Estresse Mecânico-Postural em Populações Sambaquieiras do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Rodrigues-Carvalho Claudia , Souza Sheila Mendonça de
Published: December 2017

Este trabalho foi desenvolvido com o intuito de observar o impacto de hábitos mecânico-posturais em remanescentes esqueléticos de quatro populações sambaquieiras do estado do Rio de Janeiro. Três tipos de marcadores foram analisados: hipertrofias, facetas acessórias e impressões ósseas. Os dados obtidos indicaram pressões cotidianas similares, porém com variabilidade nas demandas mecânico-posturais intra e interséries.
O Patrimônio Histórico Edificado como um Artefato Arqueológico: uma fonte alternativa de informações
Authors: Chiarotti Tiziano Mamede
Published: December 2017

Este artigo é uma síntese das conclusões da dissertação de mestrado defendida no Mestrado Profissional em Gestão do Patrimônio Cultural da UCG, cujo objetivo central é mostrar o potencial de trabalhar a materialidade como fonte de informação alternativa. O campo de investigação, portanto, visa a relacionar um patrimônio histórico edificado com o conceito de artefato, o que permite um maior resgate de sua história.
Da Ciência Biológica à Social: a trajetória da Antropologia no século xx
Authors: Laraia Roque de Barros
Published: December 2017

A Antropologia surgiu no início do século XIX como uma ciência biológica. A partir da sexta década do século foi se transformando em uma ciência social, graças ao trabalho dos evolucionistas britânicos. Foi somente no século XX, graças à  teoria da cultura, que ela realmente se transforma em uma ciência social. Este artigo trata dessa trajetória.
O Indígena e a Construção da Idéia de Brasil: reflexões sobre patrimônio, identidade e cidadania
Authors: Najjar Jorge
Published: December 2017

Valendo-se de uma discussão acerca da idéia recorrente de que a identidade brasileira é formada da mistura de três raças (brancos, negros e índios) e dos próprios conceitos de raça e de cultura nos quais essa idéia é baseada, o texto analisa a ação do Instituto de Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional na preservação do patrimônio cultural brasileiro. Identifica que essa ação, historicamente, consolida uma idéia de patrimônio nacional extremamente vinculada aos monumentos arquitetônicos portugueses e que essa idéia, por sua vez, constrói uma concepção de identidade nacional marcada pela ausência da diversidade cultural existente em nossa sociedade. Termina ressaltando que inventar uma idéia de Brasil e de sua cultura, em que estejam presentes os diferentes brancos, os diferentes índios e os diferentes negros que compuseram e que compõem nossa população, é necessário para o alargamento da democracia e da cidadania em nosso país.
�? Possível Perceber Evolução no Material Lítico Lascado? o exemplo das indústrias encontradas no Vale do Rio Manso (MT)
Authors: Mello Paulo Jobim de Campos
Published: December 2017

Este artigo trata das indústrias líticas encontradas no Planalto Central do Brasil, analisadas com base na tecnologia. Enfoca-se a possibilidade de perceber sua evolução técnica (de acordo com o conceito elaborado por Simondon). Utiliza-se como exemplo o material encontrado no Vale do Rio Manso (MT).
Análise Comparativa dos Fatores de Inovação entre os Setores Metal-Mecânico e Têxtil
Authors: Martins Valquíria Marchezan Colatto , Martins Rogério Samuel de Moura , Siedenberg Dieter Rugard , Griebeler Marcos Paulo Dhein
Published: December 2017

Diante de um cenário altamente competitivo, em que as organizações precisam criar vantagens para garantir sua permanência no mercado, a inovação torna-se fundamental para que se possa criar produtos e serviços diferenciados. Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo “analisar as principais diferenças na gestão da inovação em micro e pequenas empresas dos setores metal-mecânico e do têxtil”. A investigação pode ser classificada como metodológica, aplicada, de campo e documental/bibliográfica. Participaram da pesquisa 29 indústrias de pequeno porte da região noroeste do Rio Grande do Sul, sendo 15 delas atuantes no setor metal-mecânico e as outras 14 atuantes no setor Têxtil. Com o estudo percebeu-se que o setor metal-mecânico apresentou maior percentual de empresas que inovaram para o mercado, enquanto que as empresas do setor têxtil buscaram lançar produtos considerados uma imitação da concorrência, pois são produtos que quando foram lançados já existiam na concorrência. O setor metal-mecânico apresentou maior preocupação em valorizar seu capital humano, visto que mais da metade das indústrias deste setor disponibilizam algum tipo de capacitação aos funcionários, além de apresentar maior preocupação com ativos intangíveis. A tomada de decisão indicou o envolvimento dos funcionários na maioria das empresas de ambos os setores analisados. Em relação as fontes de apoio externas as atividades de inovação, a fonte de apoio financeiro que teria sido mais utilizada em ambos os setores foi Fundos próprios, seguido de Instituições financeiras. E a fonte de apoio gerencial mais utilizada pelo setor Metal-mecânico foi a Universidade e para o têxtil o SEBRAE.
Gestão de Custos em Projetos: Desafios para uma Indústria
Authors: Da Silva Edson Coutinho , Oliveira Vinícius Ravecini de
Published: December 2017

A gestão de custos é uma disciplina em gerenciamento de projetos que leva em conta os aspectos financeiros deste. Ferramentas, técnicas e profissionais certificados contribuem para o desenvolvimento e propagação destes conhecimentos tanto na indústria quanto em trabalhos acadêmicos. Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar contribuições do planejamento, execução e controle de custos para o desenvolvimento de projeto de instalação de equipamento de laminação na indústria metalúrgica. Definiu-se a pesquisa como descritiva (ação) em estudo de caso único, através de três entrevistas cedidas por engenheiros envolvidos no projeto e na organização. Em um cenário econômico incerto, o desenvolvimento do projeto foi repleto de solicitações de mudança, alterações em escopo e prazo, mas seu resultado financeiro apresenta-se de acordo com o que a expectativa. O artigo trata também das características do profissional atuante nesta área. Constatou-se: o cenário econômico deve motivar o início e também mudanças em projetos; O planejamento de custos está vinculado a gerenciamento de riscos e é peça fundamental ao sucesso do negócio; as ferramentas de controle de custo devem ser aplicadas juntamente com boas práticas em comunicação, com qualificação pertinente dos profissionais atuantes na organização.