bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Direito e(m) alteridade: o individualismo exacerbado e a abstração dos Direitos Humanos
Authors: Flores Nilton , Bortoloti José Carlos Kraemer
Published: April 2015

A concretização dos direitos humanos grava, na expectativa do

presente texto, a alteridade - pensando-se essa a partir do humanismo do

outro homem - como conteúdo das relações intersubjetivas (Eu â†” Outro

= engendramento social) e como fator preponderante para que os direitos

humanos tenham aspectos atuais de efetividade. Parte-se da constatação de

que o indivíduo (Eu) ao compreender o humanismo do outro homem, ao

mesmo tempo em que se insere em um ambiente interpretativo e constante

de afirmação de direitos, percebe que nas relações sociais igualmente é o

coletivo (Outro). A problemática inserida na efetivação dos direitos humanos

a partir da alteridade está vinculada ao fato de que as relações intersubjetivas

ficam vinculadas unicamente a constatação de que o indivíduo

deve ter seu rol de direitos humanos protegidos/alcançados, velando-se a

possibilidade da percepção do humanismo do outro homem (alteridade)

como fator de efetivação dos direitos humanos a partir do núcleo social

formado por relações intersubjetivas de reconhecimento. Assim, o texto

fomenta a complexidade do direito e(m) alteridade em um contexto de

individualismo exacerbado e a consequente abstração dos direitos humanos,

evidenciando, com isso, a necessária transcendência do direito

(apenas) ao indivíduo.
Teorias jurídicas contemporâneas: uma análise crítica sob a perspectiva institucional*
Authors: Souza Rafael Bezerra de , Bolonha Carlos
Published: April 2015

O presente artigo tem o objetivo de analisar as insuficiências do

modelo principialista de interpretação-aplicação constitucional, característicos

do Neoconstitucionalismo e do Novo Constitucionalismo Latinoamericano,

considerados neste estudo como sendo teorias normativas per-

feccionistas, prescritivas e ideais. Sustenta-se que estas teorias normativas,

sob os auspícios de uma suposta efetivação plena dos direitos fundamentais,

acabam por negligenciar a prática constitucional, o funcionamento

das instituições e seus processos decisórios, assim como, a própria atividade

institucional. Neste sentido, buscar-se-á, sob uma perspectiva institucional,

uma visão alternativa que auxilie na compreensão dos desenhos e

mecanismos institucionais quando do processo decisório. Conclui-se pela

necessidade de rearranjo da arquitetura institucional brasileira em busca

de uma configuração adequada para as instituições democráticas, a partir

da superação de tradicionais concepções interpretativas e da construção

de um processo político-decisório estável, simétrico, menos ativista, mais

dialógico, por parte dos sujeitos constitucionais
A Judicialização das Políticas Públicas e o Supremo Tribunal Federal
Authors: Ribas Giovanna Paola Primor , Souza Filho Carlos Frederico Marés de
Published: April 2015

Um dos grandes questionamentos da atualidade no mundo jurídico

e objetivo desse trabalho é verificar se o Judiciário teria legitimidade para implementar políticas públicas. Para tanto, utilizou-se uma abordagem

crítica e a investigação se desenvolveu mediante pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Logicamente que este Poder não pode sub-rogar as funções

do Executivo. Contudo, a legitimidade do Estado passa a ter como fundamento não apenas a representatividade popular do Legislativo e do Executivo, mas também a realização de finalidades coletivas que passam a ser previstas nas Constituições dos Estados. Como toda atividade política exercida pelo Legislativo e pelo Executivo deve se compatibilizar com a Constituição, cabe ao Poder Judiciário analisar os atos ou omissões sob o prisma do atendimento aos fins do Estado, ou seja, em última análise à sua constitucionalidade.
A Participação Popular na Formação do Convencimento do Julgador
Authors: Liberal José Roberto Bernardi , Geraige Neto Zaiden
Published: April 2015

O presente estudo analisa a participação das partes e de outros atores sociais na formação do convencimento do juiz, estes últimos por meio dos institutos do amicus curiae e das audiências públicas, bem assim dos movimentos sociais. Investiga meios jurídicos e atípicos de participação popular na formação do convencimento do julgador como formas de exercício da democracia participativa e concreção da cidadania, e também como formas de acesso à justiça, na perspectiva de acesso a ordem jurídica justa: adequada, tempestiva e efetiva.
A Crise da Democracia Representativa e o Voto Distrital como Alternativa
Authors: Fonseca Rafaela Aparecida , Lacerda Josiane Auxiliadora , Pereira José Roberto
Published: April 2015

No modelo de democracia representativa que vigora no Brasil, em que a participação política denota forte alienação social, a discussão sobre a reforma política ressurge como tentativa de introduzir mudanças no sistema representativo que reverta o quadro de distanciamento entre representantes e a representados no atual cenário político. A proposta de introdução do sistema distrital misto, majoritário e proporcional remete a uma análise prospectiva em que se busca, a partir dos limites impostos pelo atual modelo de democracia representativa vigente, averiguar se a proposta de aferição da vontade da maioria pelo voto em distritos se apresenta como medida viável para promover accountability e a representação política de minorias historicamente excluídas do processo democrático, sinalizando avanços em termos de integração societal.
Políticas públicas de concessão de crédito: distorções e suas correções através do Código de Defesa do Consumidor
Authors: Canan Ricardo
Published: April 2015

No Brasil, a implementação de políticas públicas tem usado o sistema financeiro. Tanto quando o crédito é a própria política pública, quanto para atingir os destinatários das políticas públicas. Os agentes financeiros atuam como intermediários entre o Estado e o cidadão, e auferem lucros. Seja utilizando os valores repassados, seja alienando outros produtos e serviços aos beneficiários. E também obtendo novos clientes. Considerando o nível endividamento e achatamento dos salários, defende-se que o Código de Defesa do Consumidor deve ser aplicado nos dois casos. Como meio de defesa do beneficiário das políticas públicas de crédito, que se torna vítima de abusos e ilícitos praticados pelos agentes financeiros. E também como de defesa da própria política pública. O que representa garantia do exercício da cidadania.
O STF e o Dogma do Legislador Negativo
Authors: Brandão Rodrigo
Published: April 2015

O artigo se destina a demonstrar a incompatibilidade entre o sentido que o STF empresta ao conceito de "legislador negativo" e aspectos fundamentais da sua jurisprudência contemporânea. Além disso, formula-se uma proposta de gradação da sua atuação criativa a partir da aplicação direta de princípios constitucionais, tendo como norte o distanciamento da literalidade do texto constitucional.
Saneamento Como Importante Elemento do Direito à Cidade: Ponderações Sobre a Política Municipal de Saneamento em São Paulo / Sanitation as an Important Aspect of the Right to the City: Weights on the Municipal Sanitation Policy in Sao Paulo
Authors: Moretti Julia Azevedo , Moretti Ricardo
Published: April 2015

Resumo:O presente artigo tem por escopo analisar o saneamento básico como importante elemento para afirmação do direito à cidade e mostrar em que medida as dimensões do direito à cidade estão contempladas na Lei nº 11.445/07, que estabelece as diretrizes nacionais para o saneamento. A partir dessa reflexão, é feita uma análise do marco regulatório da Política Municipal de Saneamento na cidade de São Paulo, procurando identificar contribuições para a afirmação do direito à cidade. Para tanto, são observadas as polêmicas envolvendo a concessão dos serviços de água e esgoto para a Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo (Sabesp), bem como as fragilidades e reveses do novo marco regulatório introduzido com a Lei Municipal nº 14.934/09.Palavras-chave: Direito à Cidade; Saneamento Básico; Políticas Públicas Ambientais. Abstract:The article aims to debate sanitation as an important aspect of the right to the city and discusses to what extent the right to the city presents itself in the Law nº 11.445/07 that enacts National Guidelines for Sanitation. Furthermore, the Municipal Sanitation Policy is analyzed in the context of the right to the city and its implementation in the local level. Debates regarding the Sanitation Company of the State of São Paulo (Sabesp) as utility concessionary as well as strengths and weaknesses of the Municipal Law nº 14.934/09 that regulates sanitation services are brought to fore.Keywords: Right to the City; Sanitation; Environmental Policies.
Aspectos Transnacionais da Luta Contra a Violência Doméstica e Familiar no Brasil / Transnational Aspects of the Fight Against Domestic and Intra-Family violence in Brazil
Authors: Bernardes Marcia Nina
Published: April 2015

Resumo:O artigo articula duas histórias conhecidas: o Caso Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes na Comissão Interamericana de Direitos Humanos e o processo político culminando com a promulgação da Lei Maria da Penha. Pretende-se revelar dinâmicas transnacionais que podem aumentar as chances de o Estado absorver de forma ampla as reivindicações de grupos sociais vulneráveis. Essas duas histórias ilustram estratégias transnacionais do movimento feminista através das quais um tema, como violência doméstica, deixa de ser considerado privado, de interesse apenas de um pequeno grupo diretamente afetado, e passa a ser tema de interesse público, gerando uma agenda política que é incorporada pelo Estado. Tais estratégias pressupõem um processo de tomada de consciência dos atores relevantes, sejam eles estatais ou não estatais, e de aumento da pressão política sobre os atores estatais não democráticos que impedem as transformações de políticas públicas.Palavras-chave: Violência doméstica e familiar contra a mulher; Caso Maria da Penha. Lei nº11.340/06; Redes feministas transnacionais. Abstract:The article brings together two stories - the Case Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes before the Inter-American Human Rights Commission and the political process culminating with the enactment of the Maria da Penha Law - to reveal transnational dynamics that may increase the chances of having the State incorporate the claims of socially vulnerable groups. These two stories illustrate how transnational strategies used by feminist movements may enhance processes through which a topic, such as domestic violence, is no longer considered to be private, and becomes the subject of public interest, generating a political agenda that is incorporated by the State. Such strategies foster processes of awareness raising of the relevant state and non-state actors, and increased political pressure on undemocratic state actors that impede the transformation of public policies.Keywords: Domestic and intra-family violence against women; Case Maria da Penha, Law 11340/06; Transnational feminst networks.
Does Institutional Design Make a Difference? / O Desenho Institucional faz Diferença?
Authors: Calabresi Steven G
Published: April 2015

Abstract:The goal of essay is to identify two key features of U.S. constitutional design integral to the success of U.S. federal and presidential separation of powers, but which are not widely known and are therefore not widely copied when newly emerging democracies around the world choose to write a constitution. First, the focus is on the fact that American federalism is characterized by a much larger number of state entities than exist in most federal regimes and on the fact that state boundary lines are drawn pretty arbitrarily and cross-cut regional and ethnic cleavages. In Part II, the focus is on five features of the U.S. system of presidential separation of powers which make out presidents much weaker than the presidents of other countries with presidential systems.Keywords: Institutional Design; Federalism; Separation of Powers; Presidentialism. Resumo:O objetivo deste artigo é identificar as duas principais características do desenho constitucional dos Estados Unidos que são essenciais para o sucesso da sua separação dos poderes nos planos federativo e presidencialista, mas que não são amplamente conhecidas e, portanto, não são copiadas por democracias emergentes ao redor do mundo no momento em que formulam suas constituições. Primeiro, o foco do artigo se concentra no fato de que o federalismo americano se caracteriza por um número de entidades estatais muito maior do que se nota na maior parte dos demais regimes federativos, assim como no fato de que as linhas divisoras dos estados são desenhadas, de certa forma, de maneira arbitrária, ignorando diferenças regionais e étnicas. Na parte II, o foco se mantém nas cinco características do sistema de separação de poderes dos Estados Unidos que tornam o presidente muito mais frágil do que os presidentes de outros países com sistemas presidencialistas.
Revista nº 08
Authors: Direito Revista
Published: April 2015

Revista Direito, Estado e Sociedade
Revista nº 18
Authors: Direito Revista
Published: April 2015

Revista Direito, Estado e Sociedade
Tribunais como árbitros ou como instrumentos de oposição: uma tipologia a partir dos estudos recentes sobre judicialização da política com aplicação ao caso brasileiro contemporâneo
Authors: Da Ros Luciano da Ros
Published: April 2015

O presente artigo pretende realizar uma tipologia a respeito dos achados recentes nos estudos sobre a chamada “judicialização da política”. Para tanto, o artigo expõe alguns trabalhos relevantes neste debate, a partir dos quais traça as principais variáveis encontradas na explicação da independência e ativismo das cortes. Em síntese, a maior parte destes estudos tende à mesma conclusão, qual seja, de que nível de distribuição do poder político influencia diretamente a capacidade de ação dos tribunais. A partir dessas considerações chega-se à conclusão de que o poder dos tribunais pode ser traçado em uma linha contínua que se inicia, em um extremo, com as cortes agindo somente em benefício de amplificar a voz de uma oposição pouco poderosa (tribunais como instrumentos de oposição), e termina, no outro extremo, com as cortes resolvendo conflitos entre dois ou mais atores políticos de poder semelhante (tribunais como árbitros). A partir disso, extraem-se breves implicações para a análise do desempenho do Supremo Tribunal Federal no contexto brasileiro de democracia recente.
Da razão do transconstitucionalismo à desfundamentação do transconstitucionalismo: a violência de um novo paradigma
Authors: Arruda Octaviano Padovese
Published: April 2015

O transconstitucioalismo oferece novos critérios para a solução de conflitos constitucionais comuns que ocorre nas mais diversas cortes e tribunais. Isso porque nem sempre estará claro para um tribunal qual é a solução que deverá ser solucionada. Aparentemente, os critérios de solução que o transconstitcuinalismo apresenta proporcionariam uma efetividade maior da justiça. No entanto, o que se demonstrará ao longo do artigo é que o transconstitucionalismo não oferece uma nova fórmula de justiça.
A Practical Guide for Mentoring Scientific Inquiry
Authors: Symes L. B. , Serrell N. , Ayres M. P.
Published: April 2015

Science is a process of acquiring understanding, not just a collection of facts. The literature on teaching science emphasizes the importance of student research—teaching students to develop new knowledge, rather than solely assimilating facts. As student research becomes more widely integrated into curricula, there is an ongoing opportunity to develop and refine explicit techniques and tactics for facilitating authentic research by students. Here, we draw on our experience as instructors in the tropical biology field course at Dartmouth College to provide specific strategies and approaches that we have used to help students conceive and conduct original research projects. We organize our suggestions around the stages of the research process, from generating and refining questions, optimizing methods, and interpreting data, through presenting findings and placing research in a broader context. Although research skills often develop organically through immersion in research environments, it is our experience that explicit instruction can expedite the development of these critical skills.
Women learn more from local than global examples of the biological impacts of climate change
Authors: Theobald Elinore J , Crowe Alison , HilleRisLambers Janneke , Wenderoth Mary P , Freeman Scott
Published: April 2015

Are students influenced more by analyzing local or global examples of the biological impacts of climate change? Using a randomized trial in a large, introductory undergraduate biology course, we found that a single in‐class activity led to a 45% increase in the frequency of correct answers on a test of conceptual understanding. Additionally, after completion of the activity, students more strongly believed that climate change would alter their lives, were more willing to modify their own behavior, and indicated more support for government action to address climate change. There was also a robust gender effect on the influence of local versus global examples: females learned better if they studied local examples. Women reported greater willingness to alter their behavior than men, and students with higher university grades were more likely to support government action to mitigate climate change. Our findings support the use of local examples in curricula and illustrate the power of large, randomized trials in determining effective methods in climate‐change education.
Microstructural evidences for mineralogical inheritance in partially molten rocks: example from the Vosges Mts
Authors: Hasalová Pavlína , Schulmann Karel , Tabaud Anne Sophie , Oliot Emilien
Published: April 2015

During orogenic processes continental crust experiences significant partial melting. Repeated thermal pulses or fluctuation in fluid content can even cause multiple anatectic events that result in complex intrusion suits. In the Vosges mountains, France, two main generations of magmatic rocks are recorded. The first magmatic event occurred at ca. 340 Ma, and is represented by extensive K-Mg granitoids magmatism. The second magmatic event occurred at ca. 325 Ma and produced large quantity of felsic anatectic melts which further pervasively intruded and compositionally and texturally reworked previously formed granitoids. Detailed field and microstructural observations revealed continuous transitions from porphyritic granite with large euhedral Kfs and Pl phenocrysts (Type I granite) via intermediate granite (Type II) to fine-grained apparently isotropic granite (Type III) dominated by the neo-crystallized melt. The Type I granite preserves the original magmatic assemblage and has only incipient amount of the newly crystallized melt. The new melt-crystallized material forms narrow, fine-grained pathways along grain boundaries or cuts across pre-existing magmatic grains and forms an interlinked network. With increasing amount of the newly crystallized material the original magmatic grains are resorbed and show highly corroded shapes. The early formed feldspars grains have strong compositional zoning, with oscillatory zoned cores reflecting range of original magmatic compositions and rims showing later melt overgrowths. Original magmatic feldspars have different composition from the new phases crystallizing in the partially molten granite. We interpret the fine-grained microscopic corridors as melt pathways that were exploited by the new magma. We suggest that this melt pervasively migrated through the older granitoids resulting in mixture of inherited “xenocrysts” and of new melt-derived crystals. The interaction between the new melt and previously crystallized granitoids results in variety of granite textures and fabrics. These reflect different degrees of equilibration between the bulk rock and the passing melt. Finally, Type III granite carries mixed isotopic signature intermediate between the type I granite and the surrounding metasediments and granulites, suggesting mixing of the original granite with new later magma with source in these rocks.
Variscan crustal thickening in the Maures-Tanneron massif (South Variscan belt, France): new in situ monazite U-Th-Pb chemical dating of high-grade rocks
Authors: Oliot Emilien , Melleton Jérémie , Schneider Julie , Corsini Michel , Gardien Véronique , Rolland Yann
Published: April 2015

Age constraints on the protoliths, deformation, metamorphism and melting events are key parameters when correlating different continental lithospheric remnants among each other and disentangling their evolution within large-scale orogens. In situ U-Th-Pb chemical dating on monazites using Electron Probe Micro-Analyser (EPMA) has been performed on eight samples throughout the Variscan Maures-Tanneron massif (SE France) in order to date the medium to high-tectonothermal events related to the Variscan orogeny.

Results indicate a polyphased crustal evolution : (i) U-Th-Pb ages obtained in polygenetic monazite grain cores gave inherited Upper Ordovician (456 ± 11 Ma) age, highlighting the large scale occurrence of the Ordovician magmatic activity in the North Gondwanian margin. An Early Devonian (404 ± 10 Ma) age may date a protolith emplacement related to calc-alkaline supra-subduction magmatism or could be associated to an early medium-grade metamorphism, prior to collisional stage. (ii) The crustal thickening stage has been further recorded in prograde metamorphic monazites formed during the underthrusting and subsequent nappe stacking events, under amphibolite facies conditions. This stage is dated between 382 ± 11 (Middle Devonian) and 331 ± 5 Ma (Late Visean). (iii) An orogenic partial melting event took place during Middle Carboniferous and is accompanied by the crystallization of crustal peraluminous magmas (Plan-de-la-Tour granite, 329 ± 3 Ma).

This contribution demonstrates the capacity of monazite to record the prograde path of rocks during increasing metamorphic conditions related to stages of crustal thickening, and the robustness of the U-Th-Pb chronometer in monazite despite the overprinting of high-grade thermal events, including partial melting. The age ranges of the different orogenic stages reported in this study are in good agreement with those reported in adjacent Variscan Corsica and Sardinia; while correlations with other nearest Variscan massifs like the Argentera massif in the southwestern Alps or the French Massif Central remain more hypothetic. The Internal Zone of the Maures-Tanneron massif, and more widely the Internal Zone of the Maures-Tanneron-Corsica-Sardinia segment, is part of the southern orogenic root system of the Variscan belt.
New Dynamic-Surface-Tension Analysis Yields Improved Residual Surfactant Measurements in Flowback and Produced Waters
Authors: Rane J. P. , Xu L..
Published: April 2015

Surfactant is a significant component within fracturing-fluid additives that is used for enhancing oil and gas production following stimulation of unconventional reservoirs. To help ensure optimal applications of surfactants, operating and service companies have been searching for tools for tracking surfactant residuals in flowback and produced waters, which possibly can be correlated with well productivity. This paper discusses the residual surfactant concentration measured in produced water from example Barnett shale formation wells by use of a dynamic surface tension (DST) technique, which yields much more accurate measurements. DST measurement by maximum bubble-pressure technique is well-known, but it has not been used explicitly for the application of residual surfactant measurement in produced water. A comparison of DST includes evaluating the diffusion coefficient to the reaction kinetics of adsorption of a known molecule(s) in produced water. Short-time kinetics of adsorption of different molecules vary on the basis of chemical nature and molecular size. Ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis) spectroscopy is used to confirm the results. An estimate of residual concentrations from UV–Vis appears to be coherent with DST-measurement values.

Such measurements can be useful in determining the surfactant concentration during pumping and the surfactant performance during and after hydraulic-fracturing operations. Additionally, these measurements serve a vital role in tailoring the surfactant additive to specific reservoir conditions to achieve higher oil recovery. Real-time production results from these different wells are analyzed and appear dependent on the corresponding residual surfactant concentrations from produced waters. This unique technique is new to the authors’ knowledge for its use to study and analyze produced water for surfactant-additive concentration.
Privacy Issues in the Development of a Virtual Mental Health Clinic for University Students: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Gulliver Amelia , Bennett Kylie , Bennett Anthony , Farrer Louise M , Reynolds Julia , Griffiths Kathleen M
Published: April 2015

Background

There is a growing need to develop online services for university students with the capacity to complement existing services and efficiently address student mental health problems. Previous research examining the development and acceptability of online interventions has revealed that issues such as privacy critically impact user willingness to engage with these services.

Objective

To explore university student perspectives on privacy issues related to using an online mental health service within the context of the development of an online, university-based virtual mental health clinic.

Methods

There were two stages of data collection. The first stage consisted of four 1.5-hour focus groups conducted with university students (n=19; 10 female, 9 male, mean age = 21.6 years) to determine their ideas about the virtual clinic including privacy issues. The second stage comprised three 1-hour prototype testing sessions conducted with university students (n=6; 3 male, 3 female, mean age = 21.2 years) using participatory design methods to develop and refine a service model for the virtual clinic and determine student views on privacy within this context.

Results

The students raised a number of issues related to privacy in relation to the development of the university virtual clinic. Major topics included the types of personal information they would be willing to provide (minimal information and optional mental health data), concern about potential access to their personal data by the university, the perceived stigma associated with registering for the service, and privacy and anonymity concerns related to online forums contained within the virtual clinic.

Conclusions

Students would be more comfortable providing personal information and engaging with the virtual clinic if they trust the privacy and security of the service. Implications of this study include building the clinic in a flexible way to accommodate user preferences.
Translating comparative effectiveness research into Medicaid payment policy: views from medical and pharmacy directors
Authors: Weissman Joel S , Westrich Kimberly , Hargraves J Lee , Pearson Steven D , Dubois Robert , Emond Sarah , Olufajo Olubode A
Published: April 2015

Background:
As the USA seeks to expand the conduct and dissemination of comparative effectiveness research (CER), views of key stakeholders will help guide the way.
Methods:
We surveyed 60 medical and pharmacy directors from 46 state Medicaid programs.
Results:
Over 90% felt that CER would lead to better clinical decision-making and overall value within 5 years and were willing to consider cost–effectiveness in setting medical policy. However, perceived poor quality, inconclusive research, restrictive legislative mandates, lack of budget impact and coverage recommendations, and lack of an independent body to interpret study results were major barriers cited to using CER evidence.
Conclusion:
Given the significant resources being invested in CER, it is critical that these barriers are overcome to maximize its usefulness for stakeholders.
Performance evaluation and kinetic studies on removal of benzene in up-flow tree bark based biofilter
Authors: Natarajan Rajamohan , Jamila Al-Sinani , Viswanathan Saravanan
Published: April 2015

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of Phoenix dactylifera tree barks
as the novel filter medium in an up flow biofilter employing mixed culture
to degrade benzene. The experiments were conducted at different benzene
concentrations (1.5 - 6.0 g.m-3) and EBRT (1.2- 4.7 min).The elimination
capacity was found to vary linearly with inlet loading rate in the range of
0-306 g.m-3h-1. Removal efficiency of 99% was achieved when the benzene
concentration was 1.5 g.m-3and decreased with increase in benzene
concentration. Lower flow rates resulted in higher benzene removal
efficiency. The concentration profile was observed at different heights of
filter media. Temperature increase during biofiltration experiments
confirmed the exothermic nature of biofiltration. The carbon dioxide
production rate was related to elimination capacity by the equation CPR=
1.76EC+18. A Michaelis-Menten type model was applied and the kinetic
constants, maximum elimination capacity ECmax, and saturation constant Ks,
were found to be 217.4 g.m-3h-1 and 3.54 g.m-3 respectively.
The concept of social domination in axel Honneth’s critical theory
Authors: Ivkovic Marjan
Published: April 2015

This paper attempts to reconstruct the concept of social domination
articulated in the early works of Axel Honneth, a key figure of the ?third
generation? of critical theory. The author argues that one of the key
ambitions of the early Honneth, expressed through his critique of Jurgen
Habermas, was to theorize the process of societal reproduction in
contemporary capitalism in ?action-theoretic? terms, i.e. as determined by
the inter-group dynamics of social conflict and domination, as opposed to
Habermas? systems-theoretic approach. The author analyzes Honneth?s criticism
of Habermas developed in ?The Critique of Power?, and focuses more narrowly
on Honneth?s conceptualization of social domination outlined in the early
article ?Moral Conscioussness and Class Domination?. The analysis grounds the
author?s subsequent reconstruction of the early Honneth?s conception of
social domination as a two-dimensional phenomenon that encompasses an
?intentional? and a ?structural? dimension. Turning towards Honneth?s mature
perspective, the author argues that a critique of social domination no longer
occupies a central place in Honneth?s influential theory of recognition.
Finally, the author considers Honneth?s only recent attempt at theorizing
domination presented in the article ?Recognition as Ideology?, and argues
that Honneth has so far missed the opportunity to integrate the early
social-theoretical perspective on domination into his mature theoretical
system.
Fonction politique du discours antitotalitaire français: Mise en perspective histoire des idées
Authors: Mladenovic Ivica
Published: April 2015

Le principal postulat sur lequel se fonde le concept d?antitotalitarisme est
qu?il est possible, malgre toutes les differences evidentes qui distinguent
des regimes fascistes, nazis et communistes, de percevoir l?harmonie et des
principes identiques qui les rassemblent sous l?egide du regime oppressif
d?un nouveau type: le totalitarisme. Le travail se focalise sur la
specificite locale de la France et sur les travaux qui ont ete entrepris dans
ce pays afin d?averer la parente du systeme fasciste et real-socialiste. Le
?discours antitotalitaire? en France, conformement avec les exigences de
grand changement d?epoque hegemonique, a eu differentes fonctions politique
en differentes periodes. Dans cette maniere, nous avons limite notre l?etude
a trois periodes bien definies: 1930-1945, 1947-1990, 1991-2002. Notre these
principale est que ?l?antitotalitarisme? francais - dans sa totalite - ne
constitue pas un concept theorique systematique et coherent, mais
principalement une mutation anhistorique et ascientifique des
disqualifications politiques, conditionnee par les particularites d?un
contexte socio-historique national. Independamment de toutes les complexites
et ambiguites, la conclusion est que ?la reflexion antitotalitaire? en France
est en grande partie un produit de la scene politique interieure, et l?outil
intellectuel et politique majeur dans la ?croisade? contre le socialisme
reel.
Left and right: A theoretical definition and its empirical application in the case of Serbia (1990-2014)
Authors: Bakic Jovo
Published: April 2015

There are different theoretical understandings and various empirical
researches of Left and Right. One can recognize several dimensions of Left
and Right: anthropological, i.e. spatial-cognitive; ideological;
sociologically-cognitive; theoretical and empirical. There are two basic
approaches in studying Left and Right: formalistic, which is ideologically
hegemonic and related with political-procedural form, and structural that is
ideological underdog related with ideological and social content of the
political processes. The first one is strongly empirical, neglects all other
dimensions, and considers Left and Right not as concepts, but only as a
classification Left-Right, while the second one takes into account all
dimensions. The author points out significance of ideological contents: Left
is fighting for social equality, and it is necessarily anti-capitalistic (and
anti- all previous socioeconomic systems), while Right considers various
social hierarchies indispensable for proper function of a society, and it is
either pro-capitalist or supports some of previously existing socio-economic
systems; Left does not recognize authority of religious dogma or any of
churches, while Right needs it; Left is strongly future oriented, and Right
is oriented towards past or present; Left looks for alternatives to existing
reality, while Right demands continuation of holy traditions; Left supports
multiculturalism, practicing of different life-styles and ways of thinking,
while Right prefers national or racial homogeneity, conventional family
patterns and sexual behaviour. After theoretical considerations, the paper
discusses Left and Right in Serbia in 1990-2014 period, which is divided into
three sub-periods: 1990-2000; 2000-2012; and the aftermath of the 2012
elections.
Why is contemporary Serbia close to the (economic) collapse?
Authors: Bolcic Silvano
Published: April 2015

Nowadays Serbian society is faced with a deep and long-lasting socioeconomic
crisis. Actual Serbian government, in order to prevent county?s economic
collapse, intend to introduce ?new reform? aimed at the financial consolidation
and enhansing new, primarily foreign, investments. First measures of the
?reform package? will be in reduced salaries paid to individuals employed in
public sector and reduced pensions of persons getting pensions from public
pension fonds. The paper is devoted to the analysis of the overt and hidden
justifications of such measures. Actual Serbian political leaders seem to
consider ?building of socialism?, ?worker?s self-management? and ?socialist
egalitarism? as the key causes of the long-lasting socio-economic crisis in
Serbia. ?Working people? who, allegedly, had supported previous socialist
order seem to be considered as beneficiaries of that order. Therefore, actual
measures for reducing governmental spendings should fell on ?shoulders? of
?working people?. The paper is presenting findings which should show in a
different light functioning of former socialist order in Yugoslavia and
Serbia. It accentuate specific societal orientations and public policies that
have contributed to the excessive spending of former ?socialist? and new
?postsocialist? Serbian state. Leading political forces, former and actual,
played crucial role in designing and in the implementation of economically
destructive public policies, not ?working people?, in spite of former
?worker?s self-management? and actual ?rule of democracy?. The author
suggests an alternative strategy in confronting the long-lasting
socio-economic crisis in Serbia, a strategy of increasing, efficiently, the
use of all disposable resources. A new and thorough redesign of the ownership
relations in the society is seen as the key measure of this strategy.
Towards reafirmation of the case study research method: From „building blocks“ and „process tracing“ to typological theories
Authors: Milovanovic Ivana
Published: April 2015

This paper represents a contribution to the consideration of the
characteristics of the case study research method in sociological researches.
In the first part of paper, some specifics of case study method are
described, in the second part we represented ways of use of this method in
field research. finally, third part of this paper indicates certain ?sub
methods? within case study method, such as ?building blocks? and ?process
tracing?, which are, at the same time, conditions for developing typological
theories. Those ?sub methods? indicate evolution of case study method in
social sciences during last few decades, as well as importance of existence
and use of such ?elastic? method in all, especially field researches where
researcher is facing with a series of cognitive concerns.
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Published: April 2015

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Administration of iron in renal anemia
Authors: Poskurica Mileta , Petrovic Dejan , Poskurica Mina
Published: April 2015

nema
Application of concentrated growth factors in reconstruction of bone defects after removal of large jaw cysts: The two cases report
Authors: Mirkovic Sinisa , Djurdjevic-Mirkovic Tatjana , Puskar Tatjana
Published: April 2015

Introduction. Coagulation and blood clot formation in bone defects is
sometimes followed by retraction of a blood clot and serum extrusion, thus
producing peripheral serum-filled spaces between bony wall and coagulum. This
can result in a higher incidence of postoperative complications.
Stabilization of blood coagulum, which enables successful primary healing,
may be accomplished by autotransplantation, allotransplantation,
xenotransplantation, or application of autologous platelet concentrate and
concentrated growth factors (CGF). Case report. Two patients with large
cystic lesions in the upper and lower jaw were presented. In both patients
postoperative bony defects were filled with autologous fibrin rich blocks
containing CGF. Postoperative course passed uneventfully. Conclusion.
Application of fibrin rich blocks containing CGF is one of the possible
methods for reconstruction of bone defects. CGF can be applied alone or mixed
with a bone graft. The method is relatively simple, without risk of
transmissible and allergic diseases and economically feasible.
Radiofrequency ablation of anteroseptal accessory pathway: A challenge to the electrophysiologist
Authors: Vukmirovic Mihailo , Angelkov Lazar , Vukmirovic Filip , Tomasevic-Vukmirovic Irena
Published: April 2015

Introduction. Anteroseptal accessory pathways (APs) are located in the apex
of the triangle of Koch?s connecting the atrial and ventricular septum in the
region of the His bundle. Ablation of anteroseptal pathway locations remains
a challenge to the electrophysiologist due to a very high risk of transiet or
permanent atrioventricular (AV) block. Case report. A male, 18-year-old,
patient was hospitalized due to radiofrequency (RF) ablation of APs. He was
an active football player with frequent palpitations during efforts
accompanied by dyspnea and lightheadedness, but without syncope.
Electrocardiography on admission showed intermittent preexcitations.
Intracardiac mapping showed the earliest ventricular activation that preceded
surface electrocardiographic delta wave in anteroseptal region very close to
the AV node and His bundle. Using a long vascular sheath for stabilization of
the catheter tip, RF energy was delivered at the target site starting at very
low energy levels and because of the absence of either PR prolongation, as
well as accelerated junctional rhythm during the first 15 sec, the power was
gradually increased to 40W, so after application RF energy preexcitation was
not registered. Conclusion. Despite this proximity to the His bundle and very
high risk of transiet or permanent AV block anteroseptal APs can still be
ablated successfully.
Coxsackie Virus A16 Infection of Placenta with Massive Perivillous Fibrin Deposition Leading to Intrauterine Fetal Demise at 36 Weeks Gestation
Authors: Yu Weiming , Tellier Raymond , Wright James R.
Published: April 2015

Massive perivillous fibrin deposition (MPFD) is an uncommon placental disorder, associated with significant fetal morbidity, mortality, and recurrence; its etiology is unknown. We describe a 31-year-old mother, diagnosed with Coxsackievirus infection and hand-foot-and-mouth disease at 35 weeks gestation. Ultrasound at 35 weeks revealed a normal fetus and placenta. One week later, the mother experienced decreased fetal movement and ultrasound demonstrated intrauterine demise. The autopsy showed mild, acute pericarditis and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Placenta examination showed MPFD involving 80% of the parenchyma. Molecular viral analysis and serotyping showed Coxsackie A16 virus. The mother had an uneventful pregnancy 15 months later. Coxsackievirus infections in pregnant mothers are often asymptomatic. Transplacental Coxsackievirus infection is very rare but is associated with spontaneous abortion, intrauterine demise, or serious neonatal morbidity. Mild, nonspecific histologic changes have been reported in the placenta. To our knowledge, this is the first report of MPFD associated with Coxsackievirus infection.
Validation of an Arabic Version of the GHQ-28 against the Beck Depression Inventory for Screening for Depression in War-Exposed Civilians
Authors: Farhood Laila F. , Dimassi Hani
Published: April 2015

This study estimates the psychometric properties of the Arabic GHQ-28 against the BDI–II for screening for depression in war-exposed civilians. Two data sets collected in a civilian sample from South Lebanon were analyzed. Internal consistency in the two samples was high for the GHQ-28 (0.91 and 0.80) and the BDI–II (0.88 and 0.84). The BDI–II was significantly correlated with the GHQ-28 total score and the Depression subscale. The GHQ-28 yielded similar findings for depression cut-off scores compared to the BDI–II: for the GHQ-28 total score, a cut-off at 5/6 is recommended for detecting “severe/moderate” depression, and 8/9 for “severe” only, while from the Depression subscale analysis the recommendation was to use 8/9 as a cutoff for “severe/moderate” and 9/10 for “severe” depression. The Arabic GHQ-28 was found to be a valid instrument for screening for depression in the studied population.
Assessing Vertical Jump Developmental Levels in Childhood Using a Low-Cost Motion Capture Approach
Authors: Sgrò Francesco , Nicolosi Simona , Schembri Rosaria , Pavone Marica , Lipoma Mario
Published: April 2015

Understanding the developmental levels of fundamental movement skills has a critical role in the improvement of motor competence in childhood. In this respect, the use of Microsoft Kinect to assess vertical jumping skill and to predict developmental levels in 9- to 12-yr.-old children was evaluated. 41 boys and girls repeated the countermovement jump test three times. Vertical jumping skill levels were categorized using observational records, while kinematic and temporal parameters were estimated using a biomechanical model based on data acquired by the Kinect. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and discriminant analysis verified that the height of the jump and the flight height predict the primary differences in jumping skill developmental levels, and the Kinect-based assessment discriminates these levels.
The Relationship between Core Self-Evaluations, Views of God, and Intrinsic/Extrinsic Religious Motivation
Authors: Smither James W. , Walker Alan G.
Published: April 2015

Core self-evaluations refer to a higher-order construct that subsumes four well-established traits in the personality literature: self-esteem, generalized self-efficacy, (low) neuroticism, and (internal) locus of control. Studies that have examined the relationship between various measures of religiosity and individual components of core self-evaluations show no clear pattern of relationships. The absence of a clear pattern may be due to the failure of most previous studies in this area to use theory to guide research. Therefore, theories related to core self-evaluations, religious motivation, and views of God were used to develop and test four hypotheses. 220 adults completed measures of four religious attitudes (intrinsic religious motivation, extrinsic religious motivation, viewing God as loving, and viewing God as punitive), general religiosity, and core self-evaluations, separated by 6 weeks (with the order of measures counterbalanced). Multivariate multiple regression, controlling for general religiosity, showed that core self-evaluations were positively related to viewing God as loving, negatively related to viewing God as punitive, and negatively related to extrinsic religious motivation. The hypothesis that core self-evaluations would be positively related to intrinsic religious motivation was not supported.
Improving Long-Term Outcomes for Chronic Low Back Pain: Time for a New Paradigm?
Authors: Beattie Paul F. , Silfies Sheri P.
Published: April 2015

These are exciting times for physical therapists who treat people with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Many of the mysteries of this condition are starting to be revealed, and it appears that major breakthroughs are on the way. Advances in neuroimaging, coupled with increased understanding of the molecular and submolecular events associated with the symptoms of back pain, are helping us reconceptualize the etiologies and mechanisms of this condition. The result of these advances is that physical therapists now have a wide range of potential “treatment packages” that can include patient education, manual therapy, and a wide variety of exercise options for people with CLBP. The question is, “How can long-term, self-management programs become more effective?”

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2015;45(4):236–239. doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.0105
Need and importance of health protection training in Nepal
Authors: Simkhada P , Lee A , Van Teijlingen E , Karki K , Neupane CH
Published: April 2015

By investing in health protection, the health of the nation can be safeguarded from future threats of uncontrolled infectious disease epidemics and disasters. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nje.v5i1.12373