bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Web-based interventions in multiple sclerosis: the potential of tele-rehabilitation
Authors: Tallner Alexander , Pfeifer Klaus , Mäurer Mathias
Published: April 2016

The World Wide Web is increasingly used in therapeutic settings. In this regard, internet-based interventions have proven effective in ameliorating several health behaviors, amongst them physical activity behavior. Internet-delivered interventions have shown positive effects on physical activity and physical function in persons with MS (pwMS). In this review we give an overview on several online exercise programs for pwMS and discuss the advantages and drawbacks of web-based interventions. Although participants of online exercise programs reported a high acceptance and satisfaction with the intervention, decreasing compliance was a major issue. A possible remedy might be the implementation of game-design elements to increase compliance and long-term adherence to internet-delivered interventions. In addition we believe that the integration of social networks seems to be a promising strategy.
Continuous Qualitative Electroencephalography as a Noninvasive Neuromonitor
Authors: Threlkeld Zachary D. , Kottapally Mohan , Aysenne Aimee , Ko Nerissa
Published: April 2016

Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring frequently guides key decisions in the management of diseases causing intracranial hypertension. Although typically measured by invasive means, contraindications may leave the clinician with little recourse for dynamic ICP evaluation—particularly when the patient’s mental status is compromised. We describe here a healthy 18-year-old woman who subacutely progressed to coma due to diffuse cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. Heparinization precluded the use of invasive ICP monitoring, and electroencephalography (EEG) was used novelly as a surrogate ICP monitor. She responded well to anticoagulation and hyperosmolar therapy guided by qualitative EEG and was later discharged with a nearly normal neurologic examination. She was found to have Salmonella bacteremia, heterozygous prothrombin and factor V Leiden mutations, and hemoglobin H disease.
Customizing the genome as therapy for the β-hemoglobinopathies
Authors: Canver Matthew C. , Orkin Stuart H.
Published: April 2016

Despite nearly complete understanding of the genetics of the β-hemoglobinopathies for several decades, definitive treatment options have lagged behind. Recent developments in technologies for facile manipulation of the genome (zinc finger nucleases, transcription activator-like effector nucleases, or clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats–based nucleases) raise prospects for their clinical application. The use of genome-editing technologies in autologous CD34+ hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells represents a promising therapeutic avenue for the β-globin disorders. Genetic correction strategies relying on the homology-directed repair pathway may repair genetic defects, whereas genetic disruption strategies relying on the nonhomologous end joining pathway may induce compensatory fetal hemoglobin expression. Harnessing the power of genome editing may usher in a second-generation form of gene therapy for the β-globin disorders.
INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL SCIENCE ORGANIZATION AND RUSSIAN POLITICAL SCIENTISTS: 60 YEARS OF COOPERATION
Authors: Ирхин  , Irkhin Yuriy
Published: April 2016

The article analyses experience of the creation, development and functioning of the International Political Science Association in complex. The author shows basic principles and directions of the creation of the International Political Science Association. The author presents materials about dynamics of the cooperation of International Political Science Association with Russian Political Science Association for 60 years. Discussed The role of the World International Congress of Political Scientists in developing of political science around the world is revealed.

International Political Science Association (IPSA) is one of the oldest and most authoritative international organizations, uniting political scientists from most countries of the world for nearly 70 years. It has made significant contribution to the constitution of Political Science as a recognized science discipline in the world. In 2015 it celebrated 60 years of cooperation between the IPSA and Russian political scientists.
«COLOR REVOLUTIONS»: FROM SOFT POWER TO CIVIL WARS
Authors: Ницевич  , Nitsevich Viktor , Нечаев  , Nechaev Dmitriy , Бочанов  , Bochanov Maksim
Published: April 2016

The article analyzes the «color revolutions» in Libya, Syria and Ukraine. The authors identify the causes and background of these events, the connection with the «Arab spring». The analysis of internal and external factors impacting on the social and political crisis in these countries are given. It is concluded that exogenous factors have had a significant impact on the devastating crisis in Libya, Syria and Ukraine. The authors emphasize that the «Arab Spring» showed the possibility of mutation of «color revolutions» in the protracted violent conflict. The analysis leads to the conclusion that the «color revolution» in Libya, Syria, Ukraine caused the civil wars in these countries and destabilized entire regions of the world. The article examines the role of the US and the EU in these events; mechanisms to counter the «color revolutions» from Russia’s are proposed.
PROBLEMS OF RESTRICTION OF COMPETENCES OF THE OWNER OF PREMISES ACCORDING TO THE RUSSIAN LEGISLATION
Authors: Алексикова  , Aleksikova Olga
Published: April 2016

In the article the most actual problems connected with restriction of competences of the owner of premises on possession, use and order are considered. The author comes to the conclusion that ownership limitations on premises can have not only lawful, but also contractual character. In the article cases of restriction of competences of possession, use and order of the owner of premises are analyzed. Shortcomings of the existing civil and housing legislation of the considered area are revealed and offers on its improvement are formulated.
FINANCIAL AND LEGAL REGULATION OF PUBLIC DEBT OF RUSSIA
Authors: Цареградская  , Tsaregradskaya Yuliya
Published: April 2016

The article reveals the concept of «public debt», its main features and specifics of legal regulation in Russia. The main attention is paid to the characteristics of the public debt as a source of financing of budget deficit and as a kind of expenditure budget.
CONCEPTUAL BASIS OF THE FOREIGN POLICY OF THE FRG
Authors: Цвык  , Tsvyk Anatoliy
Published: April 2016

The article analyzes conceptual basis of the foreign policy of the FRG in a period from the1950s to the present. In the author’s opinion the modern foreign policy strategy of Germany was the result of the evolution of German foreign policy since its formation. The author concludes that in the geopolitics, Germany realizes the Global Positioning Strategy based on the political and economic presence in the most important geopolitical regions of the world.
Strengthening the post-crisis fiscal rules – the case of Spain, Slovakia and Sweden
Authors: Moździerz Anna
Published: April 2016

The purpose of this article is to identify changes in the development of national fiscal rules in response to the crisis, in terms of the new economic governance in the EU. In-depth analysis was carried out on the example of the three countries that have the highest Fiscal Rule Strength Index, i.e. Spain, Slovakia and Sweden. The conclusions of the study were the basis for the formulation of recommendations for Poland. The research focuses on the new rules as well as the rules modified between 2007 and 2012. The key elements of creating fiscal rules and criteria used for their evaluation were recognized. The research shows that the strength of fiscal rules is determined by their legitimacy, the type of institutions monitoring them, the adjustment mechanism and sanctions, as well as the scope of the public sector, which the rule was imposed on. Short duration of most of the rules limits the ability to evaluate their effectiveness. However, the analysis of changes in the finance sector and local government in terms of new institutional arrangements allowed to conclude that the strong fiscal rules index is not a guarantee of maintaining public finance discipline, and the example of this was the varied fiscal position of the countries surveyed.
Fiscal sustainability in cee countries – the case of the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland
Authors: Mackiewicz-Łyziak Joanna
Published: April 2016

The aim of the study is to assess fiscal sustainability in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland and to test for existence of fiscal dominance in these countries in the context of the fiscal theory of the price level. The empirical study is conducted using unit root tests and cointegration analysis with possible structural breaks. The approach is consistent with so called backward-looking approach for fiscal dominance testing proposed by Bohn (1998). The results suggest that in the Czech Republic and Poland fiscal dominance prevailed in the analyzed period, while in Hungary – monetary dominance. The result for Hungary may be caused, however, by a one-time reduction in debt resulting from changes in pension system.
A model assessing innovativeness of administration units awarding public contracts as a tool to conduct economic policy of the state
Authors: Borowiec Arkadiusz
Published: April 2016

In today's market economy factors concerning knowledge, new technologies and innovative solutions are essential for economic development. However, the Polish economy, despite its high innovation potential compared to other European Union countries, is characterized by a very low level of innovativeness. Implementing this potential is conditioned with an appropriate economic policy of the state and rational approach to its resources and legal solutions. One of the possibilities of such an action is the use of public procurement instrument through which it is possible to more effectively create demand for innovative products and services. As shown by literature studies, the achievements of the subject literature associated with the creation of demand for innovations by public administration in Poland have been very modest. This gap is recognized the article and it attempts to build a model for assessing the innovativeness of these units. Network thinking methodology was used to build the model. As a result, after the identification of factors affecting the conduct of an innovative public procurement, a network of links was established between them and examined in terms of type, intensity and duration of exposure. Building a model according to the methodology, the opinions of experts have been used along with long-term observations conducted in the course of participation in all kinds of conferences and trainings. The model was also subjected to validation in two selected units.
Journey to midwifery
Authors: Stone Heidi
Published: April 2016

Heidi Stone, who won the Student of the Year award at this year's BJM Awards, shares the experiences that led her to give up her career in banking and become a midwife.
Improving sleep quality using weighted blankets among young children with an autism spectrum disorder
Authors: Gee Bryan M , Peterson Theodore G , Buck Annie , Lloyd Kimberly
Published: April 2016

Background/Aims:

Sleep and rest disturbances in children with an autism spectrum disorder and sensory over-responsivity are challenging issues to address. These are important self-care challenges that are commonly faced by many individuals with an autism spectrum disorder, with a high percentage of individuals with an an autism spectrum disorder reporting sleep disturbances. Many health-related professions, including occupational therapy, use weighted blankets to assist children with an autism spectrum disorder to calm, fall asleep and remain asleep. The purpose of this study was to explore the efficacy of weighted blankets with children with an autism spectrum disorder and sleep disturbances using a single case, multiple baseline design.

Methods:

This pilot study included two children with an autism spectrum disorder and sensory over-responsivity.

Results:

Using a single subject design found that there were minimal changes reported via caregivers, indicating that weighted blankets assisted in improving the overall quality of sleep for their child with an autism spectrum disorder, specifically time to fall asleep, number of wakings in the night, duration of sleep and behaviour in the morning. Using visual analysis, changes were noted in the variability of data points but not with abrupt changes in the slope of trend lines.

Conclusions:

This study provides a valuable springboard justifying the necessity for additional research studies related to improving the quality of sleep in children with an autism spectrum disorder and sensory over-responsivity using more robust single subject design methodology and objective measurement resources.
MS: Understanding the enigma
Authors: Greener Mark
Published: April 2016

New research provides some interesting insights into multiple sclerosis, writes Mark Greener
The curious case of sarcoidosis
Authors: Holmes Steve , Scullion Jane
Published: April 2016

Little is known about this condition, so a cure remains an elusive goal, say JE Scullion and SG Holmes
How medicine went antiviral
Authors: Winter George
Published: April 2016

Antiviral therapies have lagged behind antibiotic ones. But this may be changing, writes George Winter
Mass Spectrometry–Based Escherichia coli H Antigen/Flagella Typing: Validation and Comparison with Traditional Serotyping
Authors: Cheng Keding , She Yi-Min , Chui Huixia , Domish Larissa , Sloan Angela , Hernandez Drexler , McCorrister Stuart , Ma Jun , Xu Bianli , Reimer Aleisha , Knox J David , Wang Gehua
Published: April 2016

BACKGROUND

Escherichia coli H antigen typing with antisera, a useful method for flagella clinical identification and classification, is a time-consuming process because of the need to induce flagella growth and the occurrence of undetermined strains. We developed an alternative rapid and analytically sensitive mass spectrometry (MS) method, termed MS-based H antigen typing (MS-H), and applied it at the protein sequence level for H antigen typing. We also performed a comparison with traditional serotyping on reference strains and clinical isolates.

METHODS

On the basis of international guidelines, the analytical selectivity and sensitivity, imprecision, correlation, repeatability, and reproducibility of the MS-H platform was evaluated using reference strains. Comparison of MS-H typing and serotyping was performed using 302 clinical isolates from 5 Canadian provinces, and discrepant results between the 2 platforms were resolved through whole genome sequencing.

RESULTS

Repeated tests on reference strain EDL933 demonstrated a lower limit of the measuring interval at the subsingle colony (16.97 μg or 1.465 × 107 cells) level and close correlation (r2 > 0.99) between cell culture biomass and sequence coverage. The CV was <10.0% among multiple repeats with 4 reference strains. Intra- and interlaboratory tests demonstrated that the MS-H method was robust and reproducible under various sample preparation and instrumentation conditions. Using discrepancy analysis via whole genome sequencing, performed on isolates with discrepant results, MS-H accurately identified 12.3% more isolates than conventional serotyping.

CONCLUSIONS

MS-H typing of E. coli is useful for fast and accurate flagella typing and could be very useful during E. coli outbreaks.
Near-final height in 82 Chinese patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency: a single-center study from China
Authors: Juan Lin , Huamei Ma , Zhe Su , Yanhong Li , Hongshan Chen , Qiuli Chen , Jun Zhang , Song Guo , Minlian Du
Published: April 2016

The objective of this study was to identify variables that might interfere with reaching the near final height (NFH) in Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21-OHD).

A cross-sectional study of 82 (24 males and 58 females) classic (23 salt-wasting form [SW] and 59 simple-virilizing form [SV]) CAH 21-OHD patients seen in our institution between 1989 and 2015 with 10.6 (0.5~25.5) years of follow-up who reached their NFH was conducted. The variables related to NFH were explored.

NFH (153.35±8.31) cm, (–1.9±1.1) SD was significantly lower than the normal population (p<0.001). The treated patients reached a significantly higher NFH (–1.7±1.1) SD than those untreated (–2.6±1.0) SD (p<0.05). Both of early treatment and late treatment group were taller than untreated group (p<0.001, p=0.013, respectively), and early treatment group had a taller height trend than late treatment group (p=0.089). A better height outcome was observed in patients with advantage in target height, good compliance, and low hydrocortisone dose by multivariate Cox regression analysis in 62 treatment patients. NFH and hydrocortisone dose was negatively correlated (r=–0.23, p=0.078) in treated group. Patients complicated by central precocious puberty (CPP) received gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue (GnRHa) plus letrozole had increased NFH with height SD for bone age and Ht SD improved after treatment compare to no intervention group (p=0.001, p=0.035).

Patients with classic 21-OHD have blunted final height, as compared with their target height and the population norm, not-treated even worse. Careful treatment adjustments have a favorable influence on growth. Alternative treatments, such as the use of puberty inhibitors GnRHa in addition to anti-estrogen therapy letrozole can somewhat improve NFH in children with 21-OHD complicated by CPP.
Cross sections for d-3H neutron interactions with samarium isotopes
Authors: Luo Junhua , Wu Chunlei , Jiang Li , He Long
Published: April 2016

The cross sections for (n,x) reactions on samarium isotopes were measured at (d-T) neutron energies of 13.5 and 14.8 MeV with the activation technique. Samples were activated along with Nb and Al monitor foils to determine the incident neutron flux. Theoretical calculations of excitation functions were performed using the nuclear model codes TALYS-1.6 and EMPIRE-3.2 Malta with default parameters, at neutron energies varying from the reaction threshold to 20 MeV. The results were discussed and compared with experimental data found in the literature. At neutron energies 13.5 and 14.8 MeV, the cross sections of the 149Sm(n,p)149Pm reaction are reported for the first time. The cross sections of the 150Sm(n,p)150Pm, 144Sm(n,p)144Pm, 152Sm(n,α)149Nd and 144Sm(n,α)141Nd reactions at different neutron energies reported in the present work can be added as new data in the nuclear databases.
Professionelles Sehen. Sichtungspraktiken im Tanzsport / Professional Seeing. Talent Identification Practices in Dance
Authors: Janetzko Alexandra
Published: April 2016

Zur Beurteilung von Talent empfiehlt die sportwissenschaftliche Forschung in der Regel standardi­sierte Messverfahren und Testbatterien. Dieser Zugang impliziert, dass Talent etwas objektiv Über­prüfbares sei. Im vorliegenden Beitrag wird eine davon abweichende Perspektive auf Talent und Sichtungsverfahren eingenommen. In einer praxeografischen Untersuchung wird das professionelle Sichten von Trainer_innen als kulturelle Praxis beobachtet, die einer praxisgeschulten Sehfertigkeit bedarf. Die gemeinsam sichtenden Trainer_innen werden als ‚Denkkollektiv‘ begriffen, deren ‚Seh­kompetenz‘ sich erst in spezifischen ‚sozio-materiellen Arrangements‘ entfaltet. Eine praxeografi­sche Analyse der genauen Seh- und Sichtungspraktiken ermöglicht es, die Subjektivierungsprozesse und oftmals impliziten Auswahlkriterien und Talentzuschreibungen offenzulegen und zu reflektieren.
Sport mit den Mitteln des Pop. Skateboard-Videos: Bewegungslernen, Vergemeinschaftung und Jugendmarketing / Doing Sports through the Media of Pop Culture. Motor Learning, Communitization, and Youth Market Branding in Skateboard Videos
Authors: Velten Schäfer Eckehart
Published: April 2016

Der Aufsatz untersucht am Beispiel der Skateboard-Praktik den Einfluss audiovisueller Medien auf die Produktion von Bewegungen und die Konstitution von Stil-Kulturen in neuen sportiven Prakti­ken. Der Zusammenhang von Bewegungen und Bildtechnologien wird als „intermediale Konstella­tion“ (Stern, 2010) analysiert. Zeigen lässt sich, wie seit den 1970er Jahren der Gebrauch sich wan­delnder Medientechnologien nicht nur das Aneignen von Manövern beeinflusst und beschleunigt. Auch auf die Vergemeinschaftung der Teilnehmer zu stilistischen ‚Kulturen‘ hat diese Entwicklung erheblichen Einfluss, indem sie immer wieder neue AutorenInnen und Bildgenres zulässt. Eine Zä­sur markiert der in den frühen 1980er Jahren durchgesetzte Videorekorder, auf dessen Basis sich das ‚klassische‘ Skateboard-Video etabliert: Die Praktik verbreitet sich in körperlicher Aneignung von „Rockvideos über Sport“ (Klein, 2005), die zugleich Imagefilme von Jugendmarken sind. Dieser Prozess, so die These, platziert ihre Träger exakt im Schnittpunkt von Sport- und Popkultur - und macht die Skateboard-Praktik zu einer exemplarischen Selbsttechnik, in denen sich ab 1980 das „konsumatorische Kreativsubjekt“ (Reckwitz, 2006) der postmodernen Ordnung heranbildet.
On the Taxonomic Revision of the Genus Tephritis (Diptera, Tephritidae): New Synonymy
Authors: Korneyev S. V.
Published: April 2016

While revising the Western Palaearctic species of Tephritis, the synonymy is revealed as follows: T. conyzifoliae Merz, 1992 = T. academica Bassov & Tolstoguzova, 1994, syn. n. = T. nartshukovi Bassov & Tolstoguzova, 1994, syn. n. = T. epicrepis Shcherbakov, 2001, syn. n. Tephritis angustipennis (Loew, 1844) is shown to be the senior synonym of T. ptarmicae Hering, 1935, syn. n. Examination of the holotype Tephritis kukunoria Hendel, 1927 shows it to belong in Trupanea Schrank, 1795, and the following synonymy is established: Trupanea kukunoria (Hendel, 1927), comb. n. = Trupanea pterostigma Wang, 1996, syn. n. With new records from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, T. conyzifoliae is shown to be a widespread species with distribution from West Europe to Siberia. T. angustipennis is recorded from Ukraine for the first time. Lectotypes of T. angustipennis (Loew, 1844) and T. ptarmicae Hering, 1935 are designated.
Abundance and Summer Distribution of a Local Stock of Black Sea Bottlenose Dolphins, Tursiops truncatus (Cetacea, Delphinidae), in Coastal Waters near Sudak (Ukraine, Crimea)
Authors: Gladilina E. V. , Gol’din P. E.
Published: April 2016

The first assessment of abundance of a local population of bottlenose dolphins in the Black Sea (near the Sudak coast) in 2011–2012 has been conducted: the results of a mark-recapture study of photo identified animals were complemented by a vessel line transect survey. The overall abundance of a population was estimated at between 621 ± 198 and 715 ± 267 animals (Chapman and Petersen estimates), and the majority of members of the population were recorded in the surveyed area. The summer range covered the area of a few hundred square kilometers, similar to migrating coastal stocks in other world regions. The greatest density of distribution was observed in August in sea 45–60 m deep; in addition, frequent approaches to the coastline are usual for dolphins of this stock. These trends in distribution may be partly explained by distribution of prey. Interaction with sprat trawling fisheries can be a factor shaping the local population structure. Coastal waters of Sudak and adjoining sea areas are an important habitat for bottlenose dolphins in the northern Black Sea, significant for their conservation.
A Longitudinal Study of Identifying Critical Factors of Patient Safety Culture in Taiwan
Authors: Lee Y.-C. , Weng S.-J. , Huang C.-H. , Hsieh W.-L. , Hsieh L.-P. , Wu H.-H.
Published: April 2016

We used importance-agreement analysis to identify critical factors of the hospital survey on patient safety culture from the perceptions of physicians and nurses of a regional teaching hospital in terms of major strengths, minor strengths, minor weaknesses, and major weaknesses. In addition, we collected the raw data from 2011 to 2013 such that the advantages and deficiencies can be traced on a timely basis to enhance patient safety culture. The results show that there are 22, 21, and 21 items belonging to major strengths in 2011, 2012, and 2013, respectively. In contrast, there are 4, 5, and 5 items classified into major weaknesses in 2011, 2012, and 2013, respectively. This study also summarized the similarities and differences in this three-year period. Twenty items are the major strengths. On the contrary, only three items belonged to major weaknesses. Another viewpoint was also provided by taking into account genders in this three-year period. In summary, the hospital management can organize strategic adaptations to improve patient safety by observing the trends of strengths and weaknesses, as well as the similarities and differences in this three-year period. Therefore, hospital management can take appropriate actions to maintain the advantages and address deficiencies in order to enhance patient safety culture in this case hospital.
¿Qué es eso de “Filosofía Americana”? El grupo de Bogotá
Authors: Marquínez Argote Germán
Published: April 2016

En primer lugar, se aborda el problema de una supuesta “filosofía americana”.
Dicho proyecto fue defendido por las cuatro generaciones del siglo XX, aunque cada una a su manera: 1ª. Reflexión sobre nuestro propio ser americano; 2ª. Normalización del quehacer filosófico en Iberoamérica; 3ª. Reinterpretación de nuestra historia desde el punto de vista de los pueblos conquistados y periféricos; 4ª. Liberación de la pobreza generalizada e institucionalizada. En segundo lugar, trato de definir las características del llamado Grupo de Bogotá, algunos de cuyos
miembros entendieron la liberación, desde la filosofía de Xavier Zubiri,
como un proceso de posibilitación y, en últimas, como capacitación.
Adopción igualitaria en Colombia Preceptos para un camino justo a un pacto de cuidado
Authors: Dominguez Blanco Maria Elvia
Published: April 2016

En 2014 la Corte Constitucional solicito a varias universidades “un concepto científico acerca de los efectos que para el desarrollo integral del menor podría tener el hecho de ser adoptado por personas de un mismo sexo” (Auto OPC-452/14). Este concepto fue requerido en virtud de la demanda 10135/14 por parte del ciudadano Diego Andrés Prada Vargas contra los artículos 64, 66 y 68 (parciales de la Ley 1098 de 2006) y contra el artículo primero (parcial) de la Ley 54 de 1990, los cuales excluyen a parejas del mismo sexo para la adopción. Por solicitud del director del Departamento de Psicología, elabore un concepto ratificando lo planteado en Domínguez (2009), al mostrar que los estudios internacionales desde el repertorio empirico-analitico han comprobado que el cuidado y la proveeduría dependen cada vez menos del género y la orientación sexual. La corte constitucional nuevamente desconoció los conceptos científicos favorables a las familias homoparentales,  y  solamente ratifico la adopción en el caso de que uno de los integrantes de la pareja fuera la madre biológica o el  padre biológico. Al continuar la controversia,  propongo revisar las reclamaciones de justica de la demanda 10135/14 desde las propuestas  de un “pacto de cuidado” (Ricoeur, 1995, Ruiz & Prada, 2014) y de “neutralidad con respecto de Appiah (2007) en cuanto a: (1) el reconocimiento a las personas del mismo sexo de su “deseo de vivir bien” (teleológico), (2) la obligatoriedad de reglamentar la adopción para personas del mismo sexo o la custodia para padres biológicos en esta situación (deontológico);  y (3) la inclusión dentro del pacto de cuidado de hijas o hijos de familias homoparentales en la educación (asimetría de segundo orden) al valorar la  donación por parte de las parejas homosexuales de una socialización primaria basada en la estima y el respeto (asimetría fundamental o primordial).  Primero, presento las avances de la jurisprudencia colombiana frente a los derechos de los homosexuales, muestro como la solicitud de conceptos psicológicos sobre las personas homosexuales ha sido una estrategia dilatoria, y propongo  revisar las pretensiones de la demanda 10135/14 en cuanto a las razones suficientes para encontrar una  distancia justa hacia el derecho a un pacto de cuidado  para la debida inclusión de familias monoparentales en los beneficios y obligaciones frente al estado
Marcos Paulo Bailao. Shiloh - o messianismo antigo
Authors: Mena López Maricel
Published: April 2016

En este libro el autor presenta las investigaciones del mesianismo israelita anterior a la monarquía davídica y busca encontrar allí elementos históricos que posibilitaron el surgimiento, entre los judíos, de la mentalidad mesiánica. Toma como texto paradigmático Génesis 49, 8-12 y los aportes de la sociología contemporánea para responder a la pregunta sobre la existencia de una mentalidad mesiánica en Judá en la época pre-monárquica.
Tindak Pidana Korupsi Sebagai Kejahatan Korporasi
Authors: Burhanudin Burhanudin
Published: April 2016

Corruption as a Corporate Crime. In an effort to eradicate corruption in Indonesia has been conducted in various ways, however, the result is not satisfying because corruption is part of corporate crime which can be proven by the involvement of elite politician whether individually or in groups. The fight against corruption is still halfheartedly, moreover, the perpetrator does not seem to have to account for what he has done. DOI: 10.15408/jch.v1i1.2981
The Polarity of GaN: a Critical Review
Authors: Hellman E. S.
Published: April 2016

GaN, AlN and InGaN have a polar wurtzite structure and epitaxial films of these materials typically grow along the polar axis. Although the polarity of these nitrides has been studied by quite a number of techniques, many results in the literature are in conflict. In this paper an attempt is made to lay out a set of polarity assignments to provide a context for discussion of these results. A “standard framework” is proposed to correlate the disparate results, and the framework is used to draw general conclusions about the polarity of bulk crystals, VPE and MBE epitaxial films, and devices.
Os custos da inatividade física no mundo: estudo de revisão
Authors: Bueno Denise Rodrigues , Marucci Maria de Fátima Nunes , Codogno Jamile Sanches , Roediger Manuela de Almeida
Published: April 2016

Resumo Os benefícios da atividade física e do exercício físico para a manutenção da saúde e a prevenção de doenças estão bem esclarecidos na literatura científica. Entretanto, estudos associando os custos da utilização de serviços de saúde e com os da inatividade física ainda são poucos. Pesquisas internacionais quantificaram estes custos e apresentaram associações com a prática de atividade física e/ou comportamento sedentário. Assim, o objetivo desta revisão foi, a partir destas informações, analisar os custos mundiais relacionados à inatividade física nas últimas décadas. Foram utilizados os resultados de 24 artigos originais, conduzidos em nove países, incluindo o Brasil. Os resultados mostraram que a inatividade física, independente do método de classificação, é onerosa à economia da saúde em todo o mundo e diretamente responsável pelo alto gasto com medicamentos, internação hospitalar e consultas clínicas. Os gastos com a parcela da população fisicamente inativa, acometida por doenças crônicas,estão entre os principais integrantes dos custos totais em saúde pública.
Prescrição de benzodiazepínicos para adultos e idosos de um ambulatório de saúde mental
Authors: Naloto Daniele Cristina Comino , Lopes Francine Cristiane , Barberato Filho Silvio , Lopes Luciane Cruz , Del Fiol Fernando de Sá , Bergamaschi Cristiane de Cássia
Published: April 2016

Resumo Foi objetivo deste estudo comparar as prescrições de benzodiazepínicos (bzd) em adultos e idosos quanto aos indicadores do uso apropriado. Estudo transversal de coleta de dados de pacientes atendidos no Ambulatório Municipal de Saúde Mental de Sorocaba/SP, entre março e novembro de 2013. Foram utilizados indicadores de uso apropriado: medicamento apropriado, com adequada posologia e duração de uso; como também, o uso de apenas um bzd, como ansiolítico por menos de 3 meses, no tratamento da depressão com antidepressivo, uso por menos de 2 meses se associado ao antidepressivo e o não uso de bzd de longa ação em idoso. Dos 330 participantes, a maioria era mulheres, com histórico familiar de transtorno mental e uso de bzd, não realizava acompanhamento com psicólogo e fazia uso de outros psicotrópicos e de polifarmácia (p > 0,05). A minoria das prescrições tinha indicação de uso do bzd (37,5% para idosos e 32,4% para adultos) (p > 0,05). Apenas 5,8% das prescrições para idosos e 1,9% para adultos eram racionais (p > 0,05). O uso crônico foi observado em todos os adultos e idosos com transtornos depressivos e ansiosos (p > 0,05). Uma minoria das prescrições de bzd para adultos e idosos era apropriada.
Biopolitics and Pain: Approximations between Foucault and Lacanian Psychoanalysis
Authors: Fernandes Carla Oliveira , Melo Cláudio , Besset Vera Lopes , Bicalho Pedro Paulo
Published: April 2016

Abstract The technological and scientific advances have brought, in the context of public health policies, a relentless pursuit of the notion of well-being and the elimination of pain, a feeling which was not always conceived as an evil to be eradicated. Foucault, through the concept of biopolitics, indicated that actions from the medical domain were incorporated by the State in order to control the bodies, with the support of medicalization. Starting from a psychoanalytic approach - in which it is assumed that pain can fulfill a role for man as a speaking animal - we conclude that in cases of chronic pain, it is critical, before curing it, to understand its purpose and to seek singular solutions.
Estudo de impacto de vizinhança: a experiência do festival Caldas Country Show em Caldas Novas, Goiás
Authors: Alves Obede Rodrigues , Bandeira Otniel Alencar , Pasqualetto Antônio , Barbosa Ycarim Melgaço
Published: April 2016

Resumo Caldas Novas destaca-se por ser um complexo turístico hidrotermal que atrai milhares de pessoas de todas as partes do Brasil e do mundo. Na cidade, são realizados, com frequência, grandes eventos, dos quais o mais famoso deles é o Caldas Country Show, que é considerado o maior festival de música sertaneja de Goiás. Devido à falta de exigência de instrumentos de planejamento urbano para realização desse evento, a população local sofria com o impacto urbano causado pelo festival desde a sua primeira edição, em 2006. No entanto, apenas em 2012 os impactos que atingiam vários aspectos da sustentabilidade da cidade obtiveram repercussão nacional, fato que levou o Ministério Público (MP) a exigir a apresentação do Estudo de Impacto de Vizinhança (EIV). A finalidade do presente artigo é verificar a opinião dos residentes e dos comerciantes, que se localizam na área de influência direta, sobre o Caldas Country Show. Procura-se verificar também se, após a elaboração do EIV, houve melhorias significativas no evento. Os dados secundários foram levantados a partir de uma pesquisa exploratória qualitativa, e os dados primários, a partir da aplicação de questionários com perguntas estruturadas a residentes e comerciantes de Caldas Novas nos anos de 2012 e de 2013. É indubitável que o EIV cooperou para o bom desempenho do evento em sua oitava edição (2013), na qual os fatos ocorridos na edição anterior não se repetiram após a elaboração do estudo.
A conflituosa relação entre igreja e poder público municipal no gerenciamento da terra urbana – estudo de caso: Cruz das Posses, São Paulo
Authors: Piccinato Junior Dirceu , Salgado Ivone
Published: April 2016

Resumo É marcante o número de cidades na região de Ribeirão Preto, interior do Estado de São Paulo, em que o patrimônio religioso original ainda se encontra sob a tutela da Igreja Católica em regime de aforamento. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar e discutir a tênue relação entre a Igreja e o Poder Municipal no gerenciamento da terra urbana aforada, tendo como estudo ilustrativo o Distrito de Cruz das Posses, do município de Sertãozinho, na região de Ribeirão Preto. Enfiteuse, aforamento ou emprazamento são termos equivalentes que denotam que o morador não possui a propriedade fundiária, mas apenas o domínio útil, o que acaba gerando, em várias cidades da região em estudo, alguns entraves contemporâneos, por exemplo, a dificuldade de se conseguir empréstimos bancários ou avalizar um negócio. Isso ocorre devido ao fato de as instituições particulares e públicas subentenderem que não há garantias de quitação da dívida, já que os moradores possuem apenas uma carta de aforamento, que é um documento desprovido de valor legal para o poder civil.
Padronização de técnica manual para obtenção de plasma rico em plaquetas de bovino
Authors: Marques Ana Paula L. , Botteon Rita de Cássia C.M. , Cordeiro Matheus D. , Machado Carlos H. , Botteon Paulo de Tarso L. , Barros Janne P.N. de , Spíndola Bruno F.
Published: April 2016

Resumo: Para padronização de uma técnica manual para a obtenção de plasma rico em plaquetas (PRP) autólogo em bovinos com custo reduzido (método manual) e de boa qualidade (capacidade de concentrar plaquetas, alta concentração de fatores de crescimento e contaminação reduzida com leucócitos e eritrócitos), que poderá ser utilizado como um agente modulador da resposta imune de vacas com diferentes enfermidades, 450 ml de sangue total de nove vacas clinicamente saudáveis e com perfil hematológico normal foi coletado em bolsas de sangue CPDA-1 e processado dentro de quatro horas após a coleta. O sangue foi separado em alíquotas para avaliar 8 protocolos (P) de centrifugação dupla que variaram quanto a velocidade e o tempo de centrifugação. A contagem de plaquetas, eritrócitos e leucócitos na suspensão obtida (PRP) foi realizada pelo método manual em câmara de Neubauer: P5 (400g e 800g ambos durante 10 min) foi o protocolo com maior número de plaquetas, seguido por P3 (120g e 473g ambos durante 10 min), P4 (300g e 640g durante 10 min cada), P6 (640g durante 10 min e 640g durante 5 min), P8 (640g durante 5 min e 120g durante 10 min) e P7 (720g e 720g durante 5 min) e diferentes (p<0,05) dos menores valores encontrados em P1 (120g e 240g, ambos por 5 minutos) e P2 (120g e 473g ambos por 5 min). Em relação aos eritrócitos, P8, P7, P6, P5 e P4 apresentaram menores concentrações e maiores valores (p<0,05) foram observados em P3 e P2. Menores quantidades de leucócitos foram observadas em P5, P6, P8 e P7 com o maior valor obtido em P2 (p<0,05). Todos os protocolos (P1 a P8) foram eficientes em concentrar plaquetas sendo o valor mais baixo (3,65±0,79) observado em P1. Em relação aos fatores de crescimento ao se mensurar TGF- 1, os protocolos P1 e P8 evidenciaram valores mais elevados. De acordo com os resultados obtidos os protocolos P5 e P8 apresentaram os melhores resultados para confecção de PRP bovino.
Caracterização comparativa do intestino das espécies da Ordem Xenarthra
Authors: Carvalho Marina M. , Pieri Naira C.G. , Pereira Kleber F. , Lima Fabiano C. , Carniatto Caio H.O. , Miglino Maria A. , Ricci Rose Eli , Martins Daniele S.
Published: April 2016

Resumo: O sucesso na manutenção de uma espécie depende de vários fatores entre eles a eficiência digestiva, sendo assim parâmetros morfométricos do tubo digestório são necessários para o conhecimento dos processos digestivos dos alimentos no organismo animal além de indicar a preferência alimentar de uma espécie. Este trabalho visou descrever morfologicamente os intestinos delgado e grosso, órgãos do sistema digestório de representantes da ordem Xenarthra a fim de fornecer subsídios para a avaliação da dieta e realização de procedimentos clínicos nestes animais, sejam eles de vida livre ou de cativeiro. Foram utilizados 7 espécimes entre preguiças-de-coleira (Bradypus torquatus), tatu-verdadeiro (Dasypus novemcinctus) e tamanduá-bandeira (Myrmecophaga tridactyla). Todos as amostras foram processadas seguindo procedimentos de rotina efetuados nos laboratórios de Anatomia Animal e Histologia da FZEA/USP. Os intestinos de B. torquatus se apresentaram curtos e simples, enquanto que nos exemplares de D. novemcintus e M. tridactyla o intestino era longo e com algumas peculiaridades. No duodeno de todos os espécimes notamos a presença das glândulas de Brünner e estruturas para aumentar a superfície de absorção. Apenas em preguiças, o mesentério mantém o jejuno preso à parede dorsal da cavidade abdominal. O íleo representou a menor porção nas preguiças e tatus, exceto em tamanduáque apresentava o íleo como a maior parte depois do jejuno. O ceco em tatus e tamanduás apresentavam tamanho considerável e a presença de glândulas na mucosa, nestas espécies destacamos a funcionalidade do ceco, uma vez que este se apresentou repleto de restos alimentares. Na mucosa do cólon de todos os espécimes, haviam criptas de Lieberkühn, sendo mais numerosas em D. novemcinctus e M. tridactyla. Apenas em B. torquatus, o reto apresentou maior diâmetro e rigidez em relação ao cólon. No reto de todas as espécies estudadas, a superfície glandular era numerosa e com grande quantidade de células caliciformes, que produzem muco, para facilitar a defecação. Nossos resultados demonstram que a conformação e estruturas do sistema digestório reflete mais o tipo de alimentação e necessidades digestórias do animal do que à família que ele pertence.
Curriculum: debates actuales. Trazos desde América Latina (retractado)
Authors: Díaz Villa Mario
Published: April 2016

En el marco de la labor de garantizar la integridad de las políticas editoriales, específicamente respecto al carácter inédito de los artículos que se publican en las revistas de la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, se informa que el artículo titulado Curriculum: debates actuales. Trazos desde América Latina, publicado en el número 40 de la Revista Pedagogía y Saberes fue publicado previamente por la revista [Con]textos de la Universidad Santiago de Cali en el número 8 de 2013.  Por esta razón, la revista Pedagogía y Saberes ha decidido retractar este artículo de nuestra página web, so pena de ser penalizados por incumplimiento de uno de los criterios fundamentales de nuestra política editorial.
Observations from the U.S. Federal Income Tax to Distinguish Between Measures of Progressivity and Redistributive Capacity
Authors: Mathews Timoty
Published: April 2016

This study provides insights on the attributes of a tax that are measured by two different classes of progressivity indices – those defined by Kakwani (1977), Suits (1977), Stroup (2005), and Mathews (2016) and those defined by Musgrave & Thin (1948) and Reynolds & Smolensky (1977). Index values are determined for the U.S. Federal Income Tax from 1929 through 2010. These values illustrate that the indices of Kakwani, Suits, Stroup, and Mathews gauge the progressivity of the tax, while those of Musgrave & Thin and Reynolds & Smolensky measure the redistributive capacity of the tax. In the early 1940s the progressivity of this tax significantly decreased at the same time when the redistributive capacity of the tax significantly increased. Since the mid-1970s this tax has (i) been more progressive than it was from the early 1950s through the mid-1970s and (ii) redistributed income to a greater degree than it did from the early 1950s through the mid-1970s.
Public Private Partnerships as a Systemic Instrument of Governance in Regional Innovation Policy
Authors: Kristensen Iryna , Scherrer Walter
Published: April 2016

We discuss which systemic functions can be implemented in regional innovation systems by using public private partnerships (PPP) as a vehicle of governance in innovation policy. We analyze PPPs in the field of regional innovation policy in which Swedish municipalities and regional authorities have been involved. We find that such PPPs are able to address knowledge related systemic goals of regional innovation policy more comprehensively than entrepreneurial goals; that PPPs tend to address the quantitative dimensions of systemic goals of regional innovation policy better than qualitative dimensions; and that there is considerable variation how PPPs address innovation-related goals across types of regions and industries involved.
Odnos med javnim podjetjem in lokalno skupnostjo v luči korupcijskih tveganj
Authors: Šumah Štefan , Mahić Edita
Published: April 2016

Korupcijo so kot velik gospodarski in socialni problem začeli prepoznavati šele proti koncu prejšnjega stoletja in od leta 1995 tudi sistematično raziskovati. Veliko so raziskovali korupcijo v javnem sektorju, predvsem v zdravstvu in javni upravi. Javnih podjetij, ki pa so prav tako pomemben del javnega sektorja, pa v teh raziskavah v glavnem ni niti zaznati. V teh podjetjih, ki so vitalnega pomena za lokalno skupnost, se obrača veliko denarja, ki izvira delno iz proračuna lokalnih skupnosti in delno iz plačila občanov za opravljene storitve; hkrati pa lahko lokalni politiki prek teh podjetij vplivajo na vsakdanje življenje v lokalni skupnosti. Kjer pa sta denar in vpliv, je pogosto tudi korupcija oziroma korupcijsko tveganje. Ker je ta tema dokaj neraziskana, je namen tega članka prikazati možna korupcijska dejanja oziroma korupcijska tveganja ter s tem odpreti v Sloveniji še neraziskano poglavje korupcije, ki bo v pomoč tudi vsem drugim raziskovalcem korupcije v javnem sektorju, hkrati pa opozoriti na možnost korupcije, ki se je še premalo zavedamo.Zato se je na podlagi raziskave različnih arhivov oblikovala osnovna taksonometrija korupcije, ki lahko nastane v razmerju med javnim podjetjem in lokalno skupnostjo, kjer tudi številni drugi avtorji zaznavajo možnost nastanka korupcijskih tveganj. Zaradi slabe medijske pokritosti pa tudi splošnega nepoznavanja korupcije na eni strani (časopisni arhivi) in predvsem statističnega navajanja na drugi (arhivi policije in KPK) je bilo težko narediti ustrezno taksonomijo.V taksonomiji so našteti najpogostejši primeri korupcije, primeri oblike le-teh in tudi področja, kjer se pojavljajo. V zaključku članka so navedene tudi nekatere ugotovitve glede na taksonomijo.
Arrigucci narrador reflexões sobre o narrador, a memória e a experiência em Enigma e comentário
Authors: Castagno Alder De Azambuja
Published: April 2016

RESUMO: Este artigo é resultado de reflexões sobre o narrador, a memória e a experiência a partir da leitura do livro Enigma e comentário de Davi Arrigucci Jr. Ele procura mostrar como esse autor, ao analisar ensaisticamente a obra de vários narradores brasileiros e latino-americanos do século XX, acaba por mimetizar a obra que analisa e por transformar-se ele próprio num autêntico narrador.RÉSUMÉ: Cet article est le résultat de quelques réflexions sur le narrateur, la mémoire et l'expérience d'après le livre Enigma e comentário de Davi Arrigucci Jr. Ce travail veut montrer comme cet auteur, lorsqu'il analyse à la façon d'un essai les oeuvres de plusieurs narrateurs brésiliens et latino-américains du XXe siécle, fini par mimétiser 1'oeuvre qu'il analyse et par se transformer lui-même en narrateur.
Lima Barreto e a crítica literária
Authors: Coelho Haydée Ribeiro , Figueiredo Maria do Carmo Lanna
Published: April 2016

RESUMO: Considerando a importância da obra barretiana na literatura brasileira, este ensaio propõe-se a agrupar textos que, escritos na década de 80, possam integrar um roteiro explicitador da posição que Lima Barreto vem ocupando no panorama da crítica literária nacional.ABSTRACT: Owing to the significance of Lima Barreto's work in Brazilian literature, this essay intends to group texts which, written in the 80s, can become an elucidating element as to the author's position in national literary criticism.