bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Do Letramento Escolar ao Letramento Profissional: Uma Relação a Construir
Authors: Bautier Elisabeth , Mamede Maíra De Araujo
Published: December 2019

O artigo propõe as bases de uma relação entre desigualdades no acesso aos usos escolares das potencialidades da escrita pelos alunos e a maior ou menor familiaridade dos professores com esses usos nas suas práticas profissionais. Em um primeiro momento, apresentamos nosso trabalho sobre as modalidades pedagógicas implementadas pelos professores, os suportes de ensino utilizados e os obstáculos encontrados pelos alunos em função de sua familiaridade com as práticas de linguagem próprias do letramento amplo. Isso nos leva a pensar em desigualdades educacionais em função dos usos da escrita construídos nas salas de aula. Para terminar, definimos o que seria um “letramento profissional” dos professores: um conjunto de conhecimentos e competências, condição para a implementação da democratização do acesso ao letramento amplo para todos os alunos.
Competência transcultural e novos letramentos: a necessidade incontornável do pensamento crítico
Authors: Rajagopalan Kanavillil
Published: December 2019

Este artigo chama a atenção para a importância do novos letramentos em contraste com o letramento antigo, centrado nos "três Rs". Além disso, argumenta contra a crença de que se trata apenas uma atualização do antigo e defende que as circunstâncias em processo de mudança forçaram um repensar completo do que significa ser letrado num novo mundo emergente, no qual a velha ordem está desmoronando rapidamente e novas formas de comunicação estão sendo criadas em um ritmo impressionante. É preciso levar em conta o contexto mais amplo do mundo em que vivemos hoje e a necessidade urgente de ir além de nossos estreitos interesses paroquiais, enfrentar os desafios apresentados por um mundo cada vez menor e o papel de diferentes nações como responsáveis pelo nosso destino comum. O artigo também alerta contra os perigos das fake news e do uso constante das mídias sociais para espalhar a desinformação, além da necessidade urgente de se investir em programas de letramento com uma postura crítica. Argumenta, ainda, que, como professores, devemos nos concentrar em incentivar nossos alunos a procurar significados ocultos nos textos e nos processos, ajudando-os a aprender a ler nas entrelinhas, ao invés de simplesmente se ater ao sentido literal do que está impresso.
Novos Estudos do Letramento e Análise da Conversa: O Ajuste ao Interlocutor em Práticas de Letramento em Saúde
Authors: Ostermann Ana Cristina , Perobelli Roberto
Published: December 2019

Este artigo propõe a relação entre um dos princípios fundamentais da interações humanas e caro à Análise da Conversa (AC), o princípio ajuste ao/à interlocutor/a, e algumas das características centrais nos Novos Estudos do Letramento (NLS). De forma a elucidar a relação aqui proposta, analisamos atendimentos em saúde em que o profissional de saúde produz explicações a suas pacientes por meio de uma multiplicidade de recursos e da criação e atribuição de sentidos “sob medida” para cada paciente. As análises evidenciam que, ao fazer ajustes de diferentes naturezas às diferentes interlocutoras, o profissional leva em conta os “letramentos em saúde” de cada interagente e oportuniza que o evento consulta seja, também, um evento de letramento. Por fim, a partir da análise minuciosa dos dados, proporcionada pela perspectiva teórico-metodológica da AC, associada aos entendimentos propostos pelos Novos Estudos de Letramento, faz-se uma reflexão sobre Letramento em Saúde, conceito esse amplamente utilizado em países como EUA, Reino Unido e Holanda, e sua relevância para a missão da educação de assegurar uma participação social plena e equitativa a cada cidadão/cidadã.
Aztlán: From Mythos to Logos in the American Southwest
Authors: Muñoz-Hunt Toni
Published: December 2019

This article advances the idea of “Aztlán” as a hybrid border identity that developed over time from ancient myth into a complex mode of social and political ontology. The cultural symbol of Aztec mythology was once the homeland of the Aztec people and eventually served a role in Aztec philosophy, functioning as truth for peoples throughout time, as seen in both Latin American and American philosophy and literature. It also helped the mixed-race Chicano/a population resist complete Americanization into the contemporary period, through the reclamation of original myth into a geopolitical homeland. The theory of “double hybridization,” similar to “double colonization,” must be further assessed and taken into consideration as the natural progression and understanding of Aztlán and border identity.
Understanding Aterritorial Borders through a BIG Reading of Agnew’s Globalization and Sovereignty
Authors: Carpenter Michael J
Published: December 2019

This essay advances the emerging idea of ‘aterritorial borders’ through an argument by analogy with a recent publication by a leading political theorist.
Expression level of Ubc9 protein in rat tissues.
Authors: Gołebiowski Filip , Szulc Aneta , Sakowicz Monika , Szutowicz Andrzej , Pawełczyk Tadeusz
Published: December 2019

Ubc9 is a homologue of the E2 ubiquitin conjugating enzyme and participates in the covalent linking of SUMO-1 molecule to the target protein. In this report we describe a simple and efficient method for obtaining pure human recombinant Ubc9 protein. The purified Ubc9 retained its native structure and was fully active in an in vitro sumoylation assay with the promyelocytic leukaemia (PML) peptide as a substrate. In order to better understand the physiology of Ubc9 protein we examined its levels in several rat tissues. Immunoblot analyses performed on tissue extracts revealed quantitative and qualitative differences in the expression pattern of Ubc9. The Ubc9 protein was present at a high level in spleen and lung. Moderate level of Ubc9 was detected in kidney and liver. Low amount of Ubc9 was observed in brain, whereas the 18 kDa band of Ubc9 was barely visible or absent in heart and skeletal muscle. In heart and muscle extracts the Ubc9 antibodies recognized a 38 kDa protein band. This band was not visible in extracts of other rat tissues. A comparison of the relative levels of Ubc9 mRNA and protein indicated that the overall expression level of Ubc9 was the highest in spleen and lung. In spleen, lung, kidney, brain, liver and heart there was a good correlation between the 18 kDa protein and Ubc9 mRNA levels. In skeletal muscle the Ubc9 mRNA level was unproportionally high comparing to the level of the 18 kDa protein. The presented data indicate that in the rat the expression of the Ubc9 protein appears to have some degree of tissue specificity.
Melatonin as an antioxidant: biochemical mechanisms and pathophysiological implications in humans.
Authors: Reiter Russel J , Tan Dun-Xian , Mayo Juan C , Sainz Rosa M , Leon Josefa , Czarnocki Zbigniew
Published: December 2019

This brief resume enumerates the multiple actions of melatonin as an antioxidant. This indoleamine is produced in the vertebrate pineal gland, the retina and possibly some other organs. Additionally, however, it is found in invertebrates, bacteria, unicellular organisms as well as in plants, all of which do not have a pineal gland. Melatonin's functions as an antioxidant include: a), direct free radical scavenging, b), stimulation of antioxidative enzymes, c), increasing the efficiency of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation and reducing electron leakage (thereby lowering free radical generation), and 3), augmenting the efficiency of other antioxidants. There may be other functions of melatonin, yet undiscovered, which enhance its ability to protect against molecular damage by oxygen and nitrogen-based toxic reactants. Numerous in vitro and in vivo studies have documented the ability of both physiological and pharmacological concentrations to melatonin to protect against free radical destruction. Furthermore, clinical tests utilizing melatonin have proven highly successful; because of the positive outcomes of these studies, melatonin's use in disease states and processes where free radical damage is involved should be increased.
Problem-based learning.
Authors: Wood Edward J
Published: December 2019

Problem-based learning has been used in medical school in a number of different countries around the world for over 50 years, with both undergraduate and graduate students. Instead of the traditional lectures, laboratory practical classes and tutorial system of education, students in small groups are presented with a problem that they must try to solve. They are assisted by a 'facilitator' who helps them formulate the problem and generally advises them but does not supply information. The students have to decide what information they need to solve the problem, find it and communicate it to the others in the group. At this stage a solution may be apparent, but several more group discussions to reformulate the problem followed by re-iterations of the information seeking process may be needed before a solution can be found. The theory is that because information is sought and presented in a relevant context, it is valued and is more likely to be remembered. At the end of the session student reflect on how they performed. Problem-based learning has been criticised from a number of points of view, especially that it does not present a coherent curriculum, the curriculum is not necessarily 'covered', and that in many medical schools the implementation has been less than optimal.
Protein modeling and structure prediction with a reduced representation.
Authors: Kolinski Andrzej
Published: December 2019

Protein modeling could be done on various levels of structural details, from simplified lattice or continuous representations, through high resolution reduced models, employing the united atom representation, to all-atom models of the molecular mechanics. Here I describe a new high resolution reduced model, its force field and applications in the structural proteomics. The model uses a lattice representation with 800 possible orientations of the virtual alpha carbon-alpha carbon bonds. The sampling scheme of the conformational space employs the Replica Exchange Monte Carlo method. Knowledge-based potentials of the force field include: generic protein-like conformational biases, statistical potentials for the short-range conformational propensities, a model of the main chain hydrogen bonds and context-dependent statistical potentials describing the side group interactions. The model is more accurate than the previously designed lattice models and in many applications it is complementary and competitive in respect to the all-atom techniques. The test applications include: the ab initio structure prediction, multitemplate comparative modeling and structure prediction based on sparse experimental data. Especially, the new approach to comparative modeling could be a valuable tool of the structural proteomics. It is shown that the new approach goes beyond the range of applicability of the traditional methods of the protein comparative modeling.
Role of the mitochondrial ATP-sensitive K+ channels in cardioprotection.
Authors: Ardehali Hossein
Published: December 2019

The mitochondrial ATP-sensitive K(+) (mitoK(ATP)) channel was discovered more than a decade ago. Since then, several pharmacological studies have identified agents that target this channel some of which selectively target mitoK(ATP). These and other studies have also suggested that mitoK(ATP) plays a key role in the process of ischemic preconditioning (IPC) and prevention of apoptosis. The mechanism by which mitoK(ATP) exerts its protective effects is unclear, however, changes in mitochondrial Ca(2+) uptake and levels of reactive oxygen species, and mitochondrial matrix swelling are believed to be involved. Despite major advances, several important issues regarding mitoK(ATP) remain unanswered. These questions include, but are not limited to: the molecular structure of mitoK(ATP), the downstream and upstream mechanisms that leads to IPC and cell death, and the pharmacological profile of the channel. This review attempts to provide an up-to-date overview of the role of mitoK(ATP) in cardioprotection.
Physiology and pathophysiology of vascular signaling controlled by guanosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate-dependent protein kinase.
Authors: Birschmann Ingvild , Walter Ulrich
Published: December 2019

Recent medical advances suggest that the cellular natriuretic peptide/cGMP and NO/cGMP effector systems represent important signal transduction pathways especially in the cardiovascular system. These pathways also appear to be very interesting targets for the possible prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Exciting candidates for prevention include cGMP-dependent signaling networks initiated by natriuretic peptides (NP) and nitric oxide (NO) which are currently explored for their diagnostic and therapeutic potential. cGMP signaling contributes to the function and interaction of several vascular cell types, and its dysfunction is involved in the progression of major cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, hypertension and diabetic complications. This review will take a focussed look at key elements of the cGMP signaling cascade in vascular tissue. Recent advances in our knowledge of cGMP-dependent protein kinases (cGK, also known as PKG), the potential for assessing the functional status of cGMP signaling and the possible cross talk with insulin signaling will be reviewed.
The role of cell adhesion molecule in cancer progression and its application in cancer therapy.
Authors: Okegawa Takatsugu , Pong Rey-Chen , Li Yingming , Hsieh Jer-Tsong
Published: December 2019

Multiple and diverse cell adhesion molecules take part in intercellular and cell-extracellular matrix interactions of cancer. Cancer progression is a multi-step process in which some adhesion molecules play a pivotal role in the development of recurrent, invasive, and distant metastasis. A growing body of evidence indicates that alterations in the adhesion properties of neoplastic cells play a pivotal role in the development and progression of cancer. Loss of intercellular adhesion and the desquamation of cells from the underlying lamina propria allows malignant cells to escape from their site of origin, degrade the extracellular matrix, acquire a more motile and invasion phenotype, and finally, invade and metastasize. In addition to participating in tumor invasiveness and metastasis, adhesion molecules regulate or significantly contribute to a variety of functions including signal transduction, cell growth, differentiation, site-specific gene expression, morphogenesis, immunologic function, cell motility, wound healing, and inflammation. Cell adhesion molecule (CAM), a diverse system of transmembrane glycoproteins has been identified that mediates the cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix adhesion and also serves as the receptor for different kinds of virus. We summarize recent progress regarding the role of CAM, particularly, immunoglobulin-CAMs and cadherins in the progression of cancer and discuss the potential application of CAMs in the development of cancer therapy mainly on urogenital cancer.
The role of labile iron pool in cardiovascular diseases.
Authors: Kruszewski Marcin
Published: December 2019

Although multiple factors are associated with cardiovascular pathology, there is now an impressive body of evidence that free radicals and nonradical oxidants might cause a number of cardiovascular dysfunctions. Both direct damage to cellular components and/or oxidation of extracellular biomolecules, e.g. LDL, might be involved in the aetiology of cardiovascular diseases. The key molecules in this process seem to be iron and copper ions that catalyse formation of the highly reactive hydroxyl radical. Chelation of iron ions has a beneficial effect on the processes associated with the development of atherosclerosis and formation of post-ischemic lesions. These findings are indirectly supported by the increasing body of evidence that stored body iron plays a crucial role in pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and ischemia/reperfusion injury.
Production of functional transgenic mice by DNA pronuclear microinjection.
Authors: Auerbach Anna B
Published: December 2019

Successful experiments involving the production of transgenic mice by pronuclear microinjection are currently limited by low efficiency of random transgene integration into the mouse genome. Furthermore, not all transgenic mice express integrated transgenes, or in other words are effective as functional transgenic mice expressing the desired product of the transgene, thus allowing accomplishment of the ultimate experimental goal--in vivo analysis of the function of the gene or gene network. The purpose of this review is to look at the current state of transgenic technology, utilizing a pronuclear microinjection method as the most accepted way of gene transfer into the mouse genome.
IDENTIDADE PROFISSIONAL DA ENFERMEIRA: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Dos Santos Shirlene Cerqueira , De Almeida Deybson Borba , Da Silva Gilberto Tadeu Reis , Santana Glêcia Carvalho , Da Silva Hudson Soares , Santana Laiane Da Silva
Published: December 2019

Objetivo: identificar os principais achados em artigos científicos sobre a identidade profissional da enfermeira. Método: estudo do tipo revisão integrativa da literatura, desenvolvido com base na pesquisa bibliográfica sobre artigos científicos a respeito do tema. Utilizada a base de dados da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. Compuseram a amostra final 12 publicações científicas. Para análise dos dados, utilizou-se a técnica de análise de conteúdo. Resultados: os dados evidenciaram que a identidade profissional da enfermeira está relacionada com o sentido religioso, com intercessões com os sentidos militar e profissional oriundos da origem da profissão. Conclusão: a identidade profissional da enfermeira está fortemente relacionada com a questão religiosa, sofreu influência da organização militar e apresenta indícios que demonstram seu objetivo de se firmar como profissão e ciência.
Descritores: Enfermeira. Identificação Social. Trabalho Feminino.
Antimicrobial susceptibility of Brucella spp. isolated from Iranian patients during 2016 to 2018
Authors: Alamian Saeed , Dadar Maryam , Etemadi Afshar , Afshar Davoud , Alamian Mohammad Mehdi
Published: December 2019

Background and Objectives: Brucellosis is a widespread zoonotic disease with a high prevalence in both animals and hu- mans. The present study was aimed to evaluate the susceptibility of Brucella strains isolated from human clinical specimens against commonly used antimicrobial agents. Materials and Methods: A total of 360 blood specimens were collected during 2016-2018 and subjected to culture and Brucella spp. identification. The classical biotyping for Brucella isolates was performed according to Alton and coworker's guidelines. Antimicrobials susceptibility test carried out using disk diffusion and minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) methods. Results: In this study, sixty B. melitensis strains were isolated from blood samples (16%) and all them belonged to biovar 1. Majority of the tested antibacterial agents, excepting ampicillin-sulbactam had an effective activity against B. melitensis isolates in E-test (MIC) and disk diffusion method. Moreover, probable resistance to rifampin and ampicillin-sulbactam were observed in 60 (100%), 1 (1.7%), 11 (18.4%) and 2 (3.4%) isolates, respectively. Conclusion: Our data suggest that the efficacy of commonly used antibiotics for brucellosis treatment should be regularly monitored. In conclusion, appropriate precaution should be exercised in the context of antibiotic administration to prevent future antibiotic resistance.
Determination of imipenem efflux-mediated resistance in Acinetobacter spp., using an efflux pump inhibitor
Authors: Amiri Ghazale , Abbasi Shaye Maryam , Bahreini Masoumeh , Mafinezhad Asghar , Ghazvini Kiarash , Sharifmoghadam Mohammad Reza
Published: December 2019

Background and Objectives: In recent years, reports of Acinetobacter strains resistant to all known antibiotics have caused a great concern in medical communities. Overexpression of efflux pumps is one of the major causes of resistance in bacteria. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of efflux pumps in conferring resistance to imipenem in clinically important Acinetobacter spp; Acinetobacter baumannii and Acinetobacter lwoffii. Materials and Methods: A total number of 46 clinical Acinetobacter isolates, including 33 A. baumannii and 13 A. lwoffii isolates, previously collected from Shahid Kamyab and Ghaem hospitals of Mashhad, Iran were used in this study. Imipenem susceptibility testing was carried out by the disc diffusion method. Imipenem minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for resistant Acinetobacter isolates were determined both in the presence and absence of the efflux pumps inhibitor, carbonyl cyanide 3-chlorophenylhydrazone (CCCP). Results: Resistance to imipenem was observed in 38 isolates including 30 A. baumannii and 8 A. lwoffii isolates. Experiments in the presence of CCCP showed a 2 to 16384 fold reduction in imipenem MICs in 14 A. baumannii and 2 A. lwoffii isolates. Conclusion: The results obtained showed high levels of resistance to imipenem and contribution of efflux pumps in conferring resistance in both Acinetobacter species in this study. Moreover, imipenem efflux mediated resistance highlights the importance of this mechanism not only in A. baumannii but also in non-baumannii Acinetobacter Spp. which have been neglected in antibiotic resistance studies.
Probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum IS 10506 supplementation increase SCFA of women with functional constipation
Authors: Dyah Kusumo Pratiwi , Maulahela Hasan , Pitarini Utari Amanda , Surono Ingrid S. , Soebandrio Amin , Abdullah Murdani
Published: December 2019

Background and Objectives: Gut microbiota influences our health via multiple mechanisms. Microbiota produced Short Chain Fatty Acid (SCFA) as an energy to maintain gut ecosystem and physiology. Dysbiosis is correlated with SCFA imbal- ance which in turn resulted in physiological abnormalities in the intestine, such as functional constipation. Materials and Methods: Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial (RCT) was conducted on women with functional constipation (n=37) in the community of Jakarta and profile of SCFA was assessed by using GC-MS from the stool after 21 days supplementation of fermented milk (placebo and probiotic). Results: Probiotic supplementation significantly influenced acetate titer (p=0,032) marginally significant for propionate and butyrate (p=0.063 and p=0.068, respectively) and the respondent with increasing SCFA’s metabolite are higher in probiotic group compared to the respondents in placebo group. Acetate is the highest SCFA titer found in faeces samples of women with functional constipation. Conclusion: Probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum IS 10506 supplementation influenced all the SCFA parameter (acetate, pro- pionate and butyrate).
Improves in external and internal egg quality of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) by giving lactic acid bacteria as alternative antibiotic growth promoter
Authors: Paramita Lokapirnasari Widya , Al Arif Anam , Soeharsono Soeharsono , Fathinah Anisah , Najwan Rifqi , Pramuda Wardhani Hana Cipka , Fariz Noorrahman Nabil , Huda Khoirul , Ulfah Nuria , Berny Yulianto Andreas
Published: December 2019

Background and Objectives: An experiment was designed to determine the effect of using lactic acid bacteria as alternative antibiotic growth promoters on external and internal quality of egg’s Coturnix coturnix japonica. Materials and Methods: Coturnix coturnix japonica (n=240, 14 weeks of age) were randomly distributed into six treatment groups. The treatments were P0 (free antibiotic feed), P1 (free antibiotic feed with 1 gram antibiotic growth promoters (AGP)/100kg feed), P2 (free antibiotic feed with 5 gram probiotic/100kg feed), P3 (free antibiotic feed with 10 grams probiotic/100kg feed), P4 (free antibiotic feed with 5 gram probiotic/200L drinking water), and P5 (free antibiotic feed with 10 gram probiotic/200L drinking water). Probiotic contained Lactobacillus casei (L. casei) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus (L. rhamnosus) culture (1.2 x 108 CFU/gram). To assess the quality parameters, twenty eggs were randomly collected from each treatment at the end of the experimental period, and the data were analysed using one way Anova. Results: Results of the external quality indicated that egg’s weight, length, and width, along with the shell weight and thickness were significantly different (P<0.05) after treatment. Likewise, the results of internal egg quality indicated that yolk color, height, width, and length, together with the albumen height, width, length, index and haugh unit were significantly different (P <0.05) after treatment. Conclusion: It was concluded from this research that dietary supplementation with probiotic which contains L. casei and L. rhamnosus could be used in laying Japanese quail with benefit on external and internal egg quality.
Endometrial Scratch (Injury): Does Timing Matter?
Authors: Bernard Abigail , Schumacher Katelyn , Marsh Courtney
Published: December 2019

Objective: To examine the timing of endometrial scratch in a patient’s menstrual cycle and whether there is an association with subsequent implantation. Materials and methods: This study is a retrospective chart review on women, aged 18-45, seen in a reproductive endocrine clinic seeking conception. Timing of endometrial scratch was defined as proliferative (cycle day 1-9), periovulatory (CD11-16), or secretory (CD19+). All periovulatory biopsies were performed at time of oocyte retrieval in women freezing all oocytes/embryos for future use. Primary outcome of interest was positive beta-hCG within ninety days of the endometrial scratch. Results: Sixty-nine cases of endometrial scratch met the inclusion criteria. There were no statistically significant differences in baseline demographic characteristics between those who received endometrial injury in the three phases. There was no significant difference in frequency of positive beta-hCG within 90 days of endometrial scratch between the patients who received an endometrial scratch in the three phases (proliferative 65.6%, periovulatory 69.6%, secretory 64.3%; p = 0.9332). Conclusion: In contrast to prior studies which showed up to 65% decrease in implantation rate after endometrial scratch performed at time of oocyte retrieval, this study shows no significant difference in implantation when the injury is performed at the time of oocyte retrieval as compared to other phases of the menstrual cycle. Possible explanation may be that we did not perform a scratch if fresh embryo transfer was planned. As endometrial injury is associated with patient discomfort, performing the scratch while under conscious sedation for oocyte retrieval may be desirable in cycles where fresh embryo transfer is not planned. Future studies are needed to assess the validity of these findings
The Effect of Sitz Bath of Hydro-Alcoholic Extract of Myrrh Gum on Episiotomy Wound Healing in Nulliparous Women
Authors: Sarbaz Zahra , Yazdanpanahi Zahra , Hosseinkhani Ayda , Nazari Farzaneh , Akbarzadeh Marzieh
Published: December 2019

Objective: To investigate the effect of sitz bath of hydro-alcohol extract of myrrh plant on episiotomy wound healing. Materials and methods: the clinical trial was performed on 60 nulliparous women from July 2017 to December 2017. After episiotomy, the intervention and control groups respectively underwent sitz bath of myrrh gum and normal saline for 7 days. Data collection was REEDA scale. Results: Significant difference between the mean score of redness, proximity of wound edges to each other and REEDA scale in both groups on the third, seventh and tenth days after delivery (p < 0.05). There was a significant difference between mean scores of bruise on the 10th day and wound discharge on the 7th and 10th days. The mean scores of bruise were not significantly different between the two groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The effect of this myrrh plant on episiotomy wound healing is greater and faster than the effect of usual cares.
Use of activity-oriented questions in qualitative focus group discussions to explore youth violence in Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Ahmed Khuwaja Hussain , Karmaliani Rozina , McFarlane Judith , Jewkes Rachel
Published: December 2019

This article is an Editorial and does not include an Abstract.
Development and psychometric properties of a questionnaire to assess the Iranian women’s sexual self-efficacy
Authors: Dastaran Farzaneh , Maasoumi Raziyeh
Published: December 2019

Background & Aim: It is necessary to have a valid, reliable, and socio-cultural appropriate questionnaire for evaluation of women's sexual self-efficacy. Therefore, the objective of the study was the development and psychometric evaluation of the context-based questionnaire for women's sexual self-efficacy. Methods & Materials: The study was conducted during two phases on clients visiting the healthcare centers of Tehran University of medical sciences in 2018. In the first phase, Iranian women' sexual self-efficacy, and its dimensions were explored through thematic analysis, and it was compiled in 24 items by the deductive-inductive method. In the second phase, the psychometric properties of the questionnaire were tested using face, content, construct, and criterion validity and reliability of the questionnaire was assessed by the intraclass correlation coefficient. Results: Iranian women's sexual self-efficacy was defined as "women' ability to make sexual relationship which leads to mutual orgasm or sexual satisfaction." Sexual relationship, the proper level of sexual self-expression, women's ability in the management of her and husband's sexual response cycle and having the necessary skills to make a delightful sexual relationship were explored as the dimensions of definition of women’s sexual self-efficacy. Questionnaires were prepared with 24 items. The content validity index and content validity ratio (CVI and CVR) were found as 0.92 and 0.84, respectively. The results of qualitative and quantitative face validity and criterion validity were acceptable. Construct validity through exploratory factor analysis led to identifying four factors explained 66.68% of the variance. The items of the questionnaire were reduced from 24 to 21 after construct validity. The results of Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (0.94) and ICC (0.50) supported the acceptable stability of the questionnaire. Conclusion: The psychometric properties of developed sexual self-efficacy questionnairewomen (SSEQ-W) has good validity and reliability. Therefore, it can be used as a useful tool in future studies.
FOUCAULDIAN INFLUENCE ON THE LITERARY MOVEMENTS IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
Authors: Kadhim Shimal Kamal , Hanif Mohsen
Published: December 2019

Purpose: This research paper is an attempt to investigate Foucault's concepts of power relations and knowledge and their impact on modern society. The study will explain Foucault's influence on the Historical movement and Cultural materialism. By Focusing on Foucauldian reading of Power and knowledge, Historical movement and Cultural materialism were able to conceive the historical events and their role to generate a mature society.

Methodology:  Power relations and knowledge are prevalent concepts of Foucault vastly argued today. These two concepts have been examined by many critics from different views, but this paper tries to study power relations and knowledge from Foucault's view. These two concepts are closely related to Historical and Cultural materialism movements and they have a huge impact on them. In this context, data have been collected by using the library and documentary method.

Findings: Foucault's period exposed a lot of events. Foucault in a certain period his writings and researches were responses to Althusser's ideological ideas. Foucault's researches have a vast impact on other thinkers in which many types of theses researches in contemporary age deal with issues that Foucault involves in his works. He has dealt with social, political and economic issues. This study helps us to find solutions for many issues at present. Foucault has focused on the significance of the past and relate to the present. For him, without the past, we cannot understand the present. Therefore, the new historicists were admired and inspired by him because they have been focused on the importance of the past to create the present.

Implications: Foucault has criticized the dictatorship governments that tried to separate the past from the present. Individuals were oppressed and subjected to the dominant policies of the tyrant governments but Foucault as critic and theorist through his writings could relate the past to the present and how positively affect the society. He can affect and lead individuals to the safe side by resisting the tyrant apparatuses running by the governments.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study has explored the Foucauldian concepts of power and Knowledge and its influence on society. It will enable the reader to have ample knowledge of how Foucault was able to create an active society that can revolt against oppression and domination. This study will help grant the readers a wide variety of knowledge of such society and how they can demand their rights.
MINIMALIZING CONFLICT ON THE MANAGEMENT OF BORDER-AREA BASED ON NYAMABRAYA
Authors: Gede Astra Wesnawa I , Gede Sudirtha I , Indra Christiawan Putu , Gede Erni Sulindawati Luh , Ayu Wulan Trisna Dewi Nyoman , Ketut Srie Kusuma Wardhani Ni
Published: December 2019

Purpose of the study: The research aimed at developing a land border area management model based on the Nyamabraya concept.

Methodology: To achieve the research objective, a study was conducted using the research paradigm for the development of prototypical studies. The research data was collected through observation, documentation, interviews, and data analyzed qualitatively. This research was carried out in the Province of Bali.

Main Findings: The study found (1) Nyamabraya-based land border management model; (2) suitability of models with community characteristics in border areas, concept validity; model effectiveness and conformity with the local socio-cultural environment, (3) valid quality Nyamabraya border management model and practical; (4) assessment of valid and practical quality-based border management models for Nyamabraya and; (5) validity and practical quality-based Nyamabraya border management models.

Applications of this study: Regional Government in the management of land border areas by prioritizing local wisdom (nyamabraya) in their territory. The community will have trust and confidence and continue to conduct life based on the local wisdom they believe in, both in managing resources and in reducing conflict.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The development program that has been implemented has not yet touched the land border area so that the community remains disadvantaged, this is suspected to trigger conflicts in the use of resources in the land border area. Through the development of a land border management model with a touch of the value of local wisdom (nyamabraya) in community and state life will be steady, the Republic of Indonesia remains intact and sustainable.
To the experience of Shkapovo oilfield development
Authors: Lozin Evgeny V.
Published: December 2019

The article formulates the main conclusions about the development of a large Shkapovsky oil field with an emphasis on the results of the development of the main objects – horizons DI and DIV of the terrigenous Devonian. The field was commissioned following the neighboring Tuimazinsky and Serafimovsky fields, taking into account the experience of a scientifically organized system for the development of these large platform oil fields in the Volga-Ural oil and gas region. It is shown that this experience was not taken into account much, especially in relation to the unsecured needs of oil production with capital construction, material and technical supply and social facilities.
The potential of the field was realized in 18 years. Intra-contour and focal flooding, production technologies using electric centrifugal pumps (ESP), chemicalization of oil extraction processes, primary collection and transportation of products, oil, gas and water treatment technologies, etc., accelerated the development. Shkapov engineers and scientists own a number of innovations: realizing high development rates, means of preventing and eliminating salt-paraffin deposits, the introduction of double-barrel drilling, the development of high-performance ESPs, separate development of facilities, etc. At the same time, tasks were solved on eliminating ecological imbalance in the bowels and the environment, housing and public works.
The current urgent problem of the field’s additional development is the activation of the production of residual oil reserves from oil and watered zones drilled with an unreasonably rare grid of wells. The final oil recovery coefficients of the Devonian objects are expected to be high, but, according to the author of the article, could reach CU 0.6.
A FUNÇÃO SOCIAL DA PROPRIEDADE RURAL E A RESERVA LEGAL NA AMAZÔNIA
Authors: Fonseca Luciana Costa da
Published: December 2019

A pesquisa investiga qual a relação jurídica entre a Reserva Legal e o princípio da função social da propriedade na Amazônia. O objetivo geral é contribuir para a aplicação da Reserva Legal como instrumento de efetivação da função social da propriedade na Amazônia. A pesquisa analisa o conteúdo jurídico do direito fundamental à propriedade e da função social da propriedade, a evolução da regulamentação da Reserva Legal, desde seu surgimento até o momento atual, e a aplicação do redimensionamento da Reserva Legal no estado do Pará, visando compreender a relação entre a Reserva Legal e a função social da propriedade. A metodologia utilizada envolveu o método dedutivo, abordagem qualitativa e técnica de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. A pesquisa concluiu que a função social da propriedade é o fundamento jurídico para o instituto da Reserva Legal; por outro lado, esta passou a ser uma das condições de cumprimento do aspecto ambiental da função social da propriedade. O cumprimento da Reserva Legal pelo proprietário do imóvel deixa de ser exclusivamente um direito-garantia do proprietário e se torna um direito-garantia da sociedade de conservação do bioma Amazônia.
CONDIÇÕES JURÍDICAS INTERNACIONAIS DE INTERVENÇÃO NA AMAZÔNIA
Authors: De Paiva Toledo André , Bizawu Kiwonghi
Published: December 2019

Trata-se de um artigo que analisa as condições jurídicas para uma intervenção internacional na Amazônia, enquanto resposta aos danos causados pelo exercício da soberania territorial do Estado, considerando que esse argumento pode ser visto como causa de graves violações ao Direito Internacional. Diante da atual crise amazônica, manifestações de representantes de Estados e textos de especialistas passam a sugerir a necessidade de intervenção na Amazônia. Esta só poderia acontecer como: (i) legítima defesa; ou (ii) operação de manutenção da paz. Na primeira hipótese, é necessário um ataque a ser repelido, o que não existe na atual conjuntura amazônica. Na segunda hipótese, deve haver uma ameaça real à paz internacional, que pode ser identificada com graves violações de direitos humanos, como o são os crimes contra a humanidade, o genocídio e o ecocídio. Na atual crise amazônica, seria possível cogitar a prática de genocídio e ecocídio, uma vez demonstrada a intenção de inviabilizar a sobrevivência de grupos humanos, como os povos indígenas. Satisfeita essa condição, seria imperativa uma decisão expressa do Conselho de Segurança das Nações Unidas nesse sentido, de modo a garantir a licitude da ação.
Vinculación universitaria y factores individuales del docente: el caso de las universidades públicas de Costa Rica.
Authors: Alvarado-Cordero Ronald , Arzadun Paula
Published: December 2019

El objetivo del presente trabajo es comprender cómo los factores de índole individual afectan para que un docente de universidad pública costarricense participe en actividades de vinculación con organizaciones no académicas. La investigación tiene un enfoque cualitativo y se realizaron entrevistas a profundidad a docentes, directores de vinculación universitaria, representantes del Gobierno y sector privado. Se encontró que el principal determinante para realizar actividades de vinculación es el logro, entendido como la satisfacción por contribuir con las organizaciones del entorno y con la sociedad; seguido por el reconocimiento de la sociedad y comunidad científica, así como por la experiencia de haber trabajado con organizaciones externas, previo a asumir el rol de docente universitario. La falta de carga académica y tiempo para llevar a cabo actividades de vinculación, y que esto constituye una barrera, ocupó el cuarto lugar, mientras que la generación de ingresos económicos personales fue el menos mencionado, en la quinta posición. La identificación de estos factores puede servir de base para que las propias universidades y demás agentes interesados, propongan mecanismos y estrategias que incentiven una mayor participación de los docentes en actividades de vinculación con organizaciones no académicas.
Cinco escritos para um mosaico: produções textuais a partir de pesquisas acadêmicas em artes cênicas
Authors: Dos Santos Vera Lúcia Bertoni , Ávila Silvana Bággio , Allemand Débora Souto , Resende Fellipe Santos , Ponsi Iasmin D´Ornelas , Martins Iassanã
Published: December 2019

O trabalho resulta de uma atividade pedagógica realizada por um grupo de pesquisadores vinculados à disciplina de Seminário de Tese em Artes Cênicas, do currículo do Curso de Doutorado do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Artes Cênicas da UFRGS, oferecida em 2018. A experiência parte de uma proposta de análise, síntese e reflexão crítica de trabalhos acadêmicos representativos de conteúdos relacionados às pesquisas em andamento; e culmina na elaboração de produções textuais envolvendo temáticas emergentes no campo das Artes Cênicas. A apresentação do trabalho “em mosaico” reflete a diversidade de temáticas e a forma compartilhada de preparação dos escritos pelos sujeitos da experiência.
Forjas Pedagógicas no Bloco da Laje: resistência, performance e brincadeira
Authors: Conceição Thiago Pirajira , Icle Gilberto , Alcântara Celina Nunes de
Published: December 2019

Este texto apresenta uma pesquisa com integrantes de um bloco de carnaval na cidade de Porto Alegre, Brasil. A pesquisa foi realizada no intuito de verificar elementos identitários de participantes negros como brincantes do Bloco de Carnaval. Descreve-se os elementos performáticos e teatrais do bloco, a partir dos Estudos da Performance. Problematiza-se a capacidade de resistência que a brincadeira do carnaval possui em relação aos saberes hegemônicos. Enfim, procura-se mostrar como os integrantes performam a si mesmos na operação de criar ou forjar modos de existência como contraposição ao racismo sistêmico.
Atividades aquáticas espontâneas e processos proximais entre crianças
Authors: Coelho Vitor Antonio Cerignoni , Tolocka Rute Estanislava
Published: December 2019

Objetivo: Investigar as interações sociais, papéis sociais, atividades realizadas e atributos das crianças durante atividades aquáticas espontâneas segundo os pressupostos da Teoria Bioecológica do Desenvolvimento Humano. Metodologia: Foi realizado uma pesquisa de campo com design ecológico, participaram do estudo 27 crianças entre 8 e 11 anos de idade. Durante 45 minutos as crianças realizaram atividades motoras livremente na piscina. Resultados e Discussão: Os resultados principais revelaram que as crianças estabeleceram um total de 93 interações sociais, predominantemente de participação conjunta, cinco tipos diferentes de papéis sociais (nadador, mergulhador, boiadeiro, cavalinho e apresentador de Tv), 13 tipos de atividades realizadas na piscina, principalmente mergulhos, propulsão de membros inferiores no estilo Crawl com apoio do espaguete nas mãos, arremessos e recebimentos de uma bola, saltos e mergulhos dentro de um arco. Durante a maior parte das atividades espontâneas as crianças demonstraram atributos positivos de iniciativa, convite e encorajamento dos colegas. Conclusão: Conclui-se que o microssistema de análise foi facilitador e motivador de processos proximais positivos entre as crianças, além disso, as atividades no meio aquático estimularam a ludicidade e os diferentes aspectos do desenvolvimento infantil. Sugerem-se mais pesquisas utilizando esse delineamento, porém adotando observações longitudinais.
Currículo escolar e a busca por reconhecimento
Authors: Silva Mauro Sérgio da
Published: December 2019

Objetivo: Apresentar reflexões acerca do currículo do município de Aracruz-ES a partir de sete escolas com elevado Ideb em 2013. Nesse texto busca-se problematizar a ideia de um currículo único, destacando algumas implicações para as práticas nos contextos situados e a busca de reconhecimento como um elemento motivador do comprometimento docente com o aprendizado. Metodologia: Desenvolveu-se uma pesquisa de viés etnográfico. A análise foi realizada com base na teoria do reconhecimento de Honneth (2003). Resultados e Discussão: Identificamos que nas escolas participantes do estudo, o respeito à diversidade e às idiossincrasias fomentam um trabalho contextualizado, propiciando a construção coletiva do currículo, condição que responsabiliza e implica os sujeitos com a aprendizagem ao se verem contemplados em diferentes momentos do processo. Conclusão: Isso aproxima os sujeitos dos seus objetivos e desejos na vivência do currículo e potencializa o desenvolvimento do reconhecimento mútuo, segundo Honneth (2003).
"Agora é minha vez de jogar"? Percepção de estudantes sobre a utilização dos Exergames na educação física escolar
Authors: Freitas Gustavo da Silva , Silva Vinícius Behling da , Vaghetti Cesar Augusto Otero
Published: December 2019

Objetivo: O objetivo desse trabalho foi analisar a percepção de estudantes sobre a utilização dos Exergames nas aulas de Educação Física, verificando nível de interesse e motivação, bem como discutir as implicações desse uso na prática docente. Metodologia: Participaram deste estudo 20 alunos dos anos finais do ensino fundamental em uma escola municipal da rede básica de ensino da cidade do Rio Grande. O questionário Long Flow State Scale Physical (FSS-2) foi utilizado para avaliar as questões relativas à percepção dos alunos a respeito dos Exergames. Além do questionário, foram produzidos diários de campo para registrar as potencialidades e dificuldades do uso de Exergames em sala de aula. Resultados e Discussão: Os alunos relataram um aumento no estímulo durante as aulas, mesmo que em algumas oportunidades a dinâmica possa ter comprometido a participação. Uma percepção positiva associada aos fatores motivacionais foi encontrada. Conclusão: A maioria dos itens das dimensões do fluxo demonstrou valores iguais ou acima de quatro, indicando que os indivíduos entraram em estado de fluxo.
Propiedades psicométricas del cuestionario modificado de autismo en la infancia (M-CHAT) en dos instituciones educativas para un diagnóstico precoz de autismo.
Authors: Hidalgo Medina Daniela L. , Araujo Robles Elizabeth Dany
Published: December 2019

Dada la importancia de realizar una detección temprana y oportuna de los trastornos del espectro autista, la presente investigación se propuso determinar las propiedades psicométricas del M-CHAT en una población peruana de niños de 18 meses a 9 años. Los resultados indican que, a excepción de dos, los ítems cuentan con una alta significancia en cuanto a la validez de contenido. El instrumento cuenta con niveles altos de sensibilidad y especificidad (0,88 y 0,83, respectivamente). Las correlaciones ítem-test fueron significativas en 14 de los 21 ítems analizados. La validez concurrente se evaluó mediante la correlación del M-CHAT con el ADOS-2 y una prueba de elección visual, siendo ambas correlaciones no significativas. Finalmente, la consistencia interna de la puntuación total y de dos de las tres dimensiones resultó moderada, siendo baja en la tercera de las dimensiones del instrumento.