bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pakartotinė inkstų navikų krioabliacija ir radijo dažnio abliacija esant vieninteliam inkstui: dviejų klinikinių atvejų aprašymas
Authors: Ulys Albertas , Čerškutė Minija , Naruševičiūtė Ieva , Trakymas Mantas , Kulboka Arūnas
Published: September 2016

Įžanga Perkutaninė inkstų navikų krioabliacija ir radijo dažnio abliacija yra minimaliai invazyvūs gydymo metodai, leidžiantys mak­simaliai išsaugoti inkstų funkciją. Jie vis dažniau naudojami pacientams, sergantiems sunkiomis gretutinėmis ligomis, esant daugybiniams inkstų navikams, pacientams, turintiems tik vieną inkstą ir (ar) turintiems didelį genetinį polinkį susiformuoti dauginiams inkstų navikams, ypač tais atvejais, kai labai svarbu išsaugoti inkstų funkciją. Straipsnyje siekta įvertinti šių mini­maliai invazyvių gydymo metodųnaudą (efektyvumą ir saugumą) pacientams, turintiems vienintelį inkstą. Klinikiniai atvejai Aprašome ir aptariame du klinikinius atvejus pacientų, kuriems buvo diagnozuoti maži inkstųnavikai (<4 cm) vieninteliame likusiame inkste ir kurie buvo pakartotinai gydyti krioabliacijos bei radijo dažnio abliacijos metodais Nacionaliniame vėžio institute. Kontrolinė kompiuterinė tomografija buvo atlikta kitą dieną po procedūros, po 3, 6 ir 12 mėnesių po procedūros ir toliau kas 6 mėnesius, kartu buvo atliekamas fizinis ištyrimas, šlapimo tyrimas ir nustatoma kreatinino koncentracija se­rume. Abu pacientai inkstų navikų krioabliaciją ir radijo dažnio abliaciją toleravo gerai, pooperacinių komplikacijų, ryškesnių inkstų funkcijos pokyčių nebuvo. Serumo kreatinino koncentracija mažai skyrėsi nuo priešoperacinių verčių. Abiem ligoniams pasiekta visiška / radikali naviko abliacija po vienos gydymo procedūros. Išvada Nors neįmanoma daryti tikslių galutinių išvadų apie navikų vieninteliame inkste gydymo minimaliai invaziniais metodais veiksmingumą ir saugumą tik iš dviejų sėkmingų atvejų, tačiau jie parodo, jog inkstų navikų krioabliacija ir radijo dažnio abli­acija leidžia minimaliai invazyviu būdu gydyti inkstų navikus ir siekti gerų onkologinių rezultatų.
Daugybinės plaučių metastazės iš besimptomės gerybinės intrakranijinės meningiomos: klinikinis atvejis
Authors: Ušinskienė Jurgita , Šestelinska Evelina , Neverauskienė Laura , Letautienė Simona Rūta , Ročka Saulius
Published: September 2016

ĮvadasŠis klinikinis atvejis atspindi nenumatytą ligos pasireiškimą. Tikime, kad jis privers apgalvoti jau žinomą gerybinių navikų, tarp jų ir meningiomos, elgseną, kuri gali įgyti nepriklausomą metastazinį potencialą. Kadangi gerybinių navikų metastazės yra diagnozuojamos pavėluotai, šiuo pavyzdžiu siekiame plėsti klinicistų sąmoningumą ir budrumą nagrinėjant ligas, kurioms būdingos neįprastos klinikinės apraiškos. Tai pirmasis Lietuvoje aprašytas intrakranijinės meningiomos metastazavimo į plaučiusatvejis.Klinikinis atvejisAprašome 66 metų moters atvejį. Ji skundėsi nuolatiniu produktyviu kosuliu, dusuliu, karščiavimu ir silpnumu, atsirandančiu fizinio krūvio metu. Krūtinės ląstos rentgenogramos parodė daugybinius, mažus, apvalios formos mazgus plaučiuose. Po atliktos torakoskopinės plaučių rezekcijos histopatologinio tyrimo būdu konstatuota meningioma. Atliktas galvos smegenų magnetinio rezonanso tyrimas, kurio išvada – kairiajame tilto ir smegenėlių kampe su dangalais susijęs, kontrastinę medžiagą gerai kaupiantis, smulkus navikas, išsiplėtusios giliosios smegenų venos. Histologiškai smegenų darinys, remiantis Pasaulio sveikatos organizacijos klasifikacija, yra I laipsnio fibrozinė meningioma.ApibendrinimasMeningioma yra traktuojama kaip neinvazinis ir nemetastazuojantis, gerybinis, intrakranijinis navikas. Metastaziniai židiniai yra neįprasti šios ligos eigai, dėl to gali būti diagnozuoti pavėluotai. Klinikinis atvejis paneigia literatūroje nurodytus rizikos veiksnius, kuriais remiantis būtų galima numatyti galimą meningiomos metastazavimą, kas leidžia priskirti meningiomą neprognozuojamos eigos navikams.
Lawmakers and Lobbyists: Policy Outreach through One-Minutes and Press Releases
Authors: DeGregorio Christine
Published: September 2016

Elites in Washington behave as if the successful passage of controversial policy rests on their ability to reach the American people with a clear and resonant argument. With an aim toward understanding the strategic nature of this discourse, I examine the themes most repeated by allies and adversaries in five, high profile policy battles of the 107th Congress (2001-2002). The data include one-minute speeches offered by lawmakers on the House floor (274) and press releases (495) posted on the Web pages of the involved interest-groups. The results provide evidence on the determinants of polarized, policy discourse and affirm that no one party, nor interest group-type, dominates policy promotion.
Change in Southern Congressional Elections, 2004-2008
Authors: Prysby Charles E. , Watkins Katherine
Published: September 2016

This study examines change in southern congressional elections from 2004 to 2008 through a longitudinal analysis of district-level data. We hypothesize that change in the district congressional vote division will be influenced by: (a) change in the presidential vote in the district; and (b) change in the campaign efforts of the two parties. These are the hypotheses of central interest in this study. We also hypothesize that change in the congressional vote will be affected by: (c) the difference between the presidential and congressional vote in the district in 2004; and (d) change in the incumbency status of the two parties in the district. However, these hypotheses are of secondary interest; the variables are included primarily to make our models complete. Our findings show that change in the presidential vote had a substantial increase on the congressional vote. Change in the Democratic campaign effort also had an effect, but it was smaller than the effect of the presidential vote change. Change in the Republican campaign effort did not have a significant effect, but we urge caution in interpreting this result.
The Influence of Interest Groups on State Legislative Behavior
Authors: Jenkins Shannon
Published: September 2016

Research shows the influence of campaign contributions on congressional behavior is infrequent, but more pronounced in certain situations and for certain types of legislators. But it is unclear if these theories apply at the state level. This study examines the impact of campaign contributions in three state legislatures; results show group contributions impact roll call voting in a significant minority of cases and significant relationships are more likely for business and labor contributions, as at the national level. However, the analysis also shows there is variation in the pattern of influence across the states, which is not related to issue salience in all states.
The Confirmation Obstacle Course: Signaling Opposition through Delay
Authors: Holmes Lisa M. , Shomade Salmon A. , Hartley Roger E.
Published: September 2016

We examine the time required for lower federal court nominees to complete the confirmation process. Using proportional hazards models, we analyze delay at the Judiciary Committee stage and the full Senate vote stage from 1977 to 2010, finding that delay has been used by members of the committee and the full Senate to signal opposition to nominees. Delay at the committee stage has influenced delay on the Senate floor for circuit and district court nominees, at least in the years since Robert Bork’s failed nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Our findings indicate that senators pick up on committee delay as a cue in the confirmation process. Examining the distinct stages of the confirmation process provides important new insights into legislative signaling behavior and confirmation politics.
Understanding Support for the War in Iraq during the Bush Years: Differences in Civilian and Military Opinion
Authors: Dawes Roy A. , Bacot Hunter
Published: September 2016

We examine relationships between military affiliation and support for the war in Iraq and support for President Bush in five southern states chosen because of their support of Republican presidents and concentration of military families. Using public opinion data, we disentangle the effects of race, military affiliation, age, and ideology on support for President Bush and his prosecution of the war. Of note are differences between civilians and military-affiliated respondents in support for the Iraq War. Incongruence is evident about the direction of the war effort between those who fought the war—members of the military—and those who managed most of the war—President Bush and his administration.
Critical thinking: concept analysis from the perspective of Rodger's evolutionary method of concept analysis
Authors: Carbogim Fábio da Costa , Oliveira Larissa Bertacchini de , Püschel Vilanice Alves de Araújo
Published: September 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the concept of critical thinking (CT) in Rodger's evolutionary perspective. Method: documentary research undertaken in the Cinahl, Lilacs, Bdenf and Dedalus databases, using the keywords of 'critical thinking' and 'Nursing', without limitation based on year of publication. The data were analyzed in accordance with the stages of Rodger's conceptual model. The following were included: books and articles in full, published in Portuguese, English or Spanish, which addressed CT in the teaching and practice of Nursing; articles which did not address aspects related to the concept of CT were excluded. Results: the sample was made up of 42 works. As a substitute term, emphasis is placed on 'analytical thinking', and, as a related factor, decision-making. In order, the most frequent preceding and consequent attributes were: ability to analyze, training of the student nurse, and clinical decision-making. As the implications of CT, emphasis is placed on achieving effective results in care for the patient, family and community. Conclusion: CT is a cognitive skill which involves analysis, logical reasoning and clinical judgment, geared towards the resolution of problems, and standing out in the training and practice of the nurse with a view to accurate clinical decision-making and the achieving of effective results.
Uma experiência de avaliação institucional na educação básica: limites e possibilidades
Authors: Oliveira Cleide
Published: September 2016

Este estudo analisa a experiência de avaliação institucional da Escola Municipal Cidade Vitória da Conquista na cidade de Salvador, Bahia, entre 2007 e 2012. O suporte teórico para discutir os princípios, objetivos, finalidades e aspectos metodológicos da avaliação institucional nas escolas de educação básica baseou-se, principalmente, nos trabalhos sobre esse tema desenvolvidos por Heloísa Lück (2012), Pacheco (2010), Afonso (2010) e Fernandes (2002). A pesquisa configura-se como um estudo de caso, tomando por base a experiência da Escola Municipal Cidade Vitória da Conquista. Adotou-se, como metodologia, a abordagem qualitativa em uma perspectiva da meta-avaliação. A articulação entre conhecimentos, construídos a partir da prática da autoavaliação da escola e os conhecimentos do campo da teoria da avaliação institucional, permitiu identificar os limites e as possibilidades dessa ação na escola.
Software educativo para universitários sobre prevenção de acidentes de trânsito
Authors: Pasqualini Elaine , Gimeniz-Paschoal Sandra Regina
Published: September 2016

Diante do elevado número de acidentes de trânsito (AT), o objetivo deste trabalho foi programar, aplicar e avaliar um software educativo para universitários sobre prevenção de AT – velocidade. Participaram das atividades 46 graduandos do curso de Análise de Sistemas de uma faculdade: 24 do grupo experimental (GE) e 22 do grupo controle (GC). Foram criados o software educativo e um programa de computador para armazenar dados. Todos os alunos realizaram o pré e o pós-teste, sendo que o GE usou o software e foi aplicado follow up após seis meses. Verificou-se que o GE apresentou aumento significativo do número de respostas corretas no pós-teste e follow up, e não foi significativa a diferença do GC. Concluiu-se que o software educativo tem bom potencial para ampliar conhecimentos dos universitários sobre AT.
Avaliação institucional e qualidade educativa na formação inicial de professores em Portugal
Authors: Sousa-Pereira Fátima , Leite Carlinda
Published: September 2016

 

As mudanças políticas introduzidas em Portugal pelo Processo de Bolonha acentuaram a complexidade dos desafios ao ensino superior e à formação inicial de professores. O compromisso assumido para a criação do Espaço Europeu do Ensino Superior justificou o recurso a critérios comparáveis de garantia da qualidade (SANTOS, 2011) e a introdução de processos promotores de melhoria. O artigo analisa o papel da avaliação institucional na garantia da qualidade desejada. Para tanto, recorreu-se a dados quer da legislação portuguesa, quer de outros documentos que permitem situá-la no contexto transnacional. Recorreu-se também a opiniões de professores diretamente envolvidos na organização de cursos de formação inicial de professores obtidas por meio de questionário. A análise desses dados permite concluir que existe uma relação entre a avaliação e a melhoria da formação oferecida aos estudantes, futuros professores.

 

 

 
O TOSTÃO CONTRA O MILHÃO: A COBERTURA DA CAMPANHA PELA PREFEITURA DE SÃO PAULO PELO JORNAL O ESTADO DE S. PAULO (1952 - 1953) * THE PENNY AGAINST THE MILLION: THE ELECTION COVERAGE FOR THE CITY OF S. PAULO BY THE NEWSPAPER O ESTADO DE S. PAULO (1952 – 1953)
Authors: Fidelis Thiago
Published: September 2016

Resumo: O presente artigo procurou analisar a eleição para a prefeitura de São Paulo em 1953 sob a ótica do jornal O Estado de S. Paulo, periódico de maior tiragem e o mais influente na política paulista dessa época. Devido a uma lei federal, desde os anos 1920 não havia sufrágio para o Executivo paulistano; quando a lei foi revogada em 1952, surgiram duas campanhas que polarizaram a disputa, a do secretário estadual de Saúde, Francisco Cardoso, representando a situação e a do deputado estadual Jânio Quadros, representando a oposição. Apoiando a primeira campanha, o jornal estruturou suas notícias com base nessa perspectiva, e seus desdobramentos foram analisados e refletidos nesse breve espaço.Palavras-chave: História da Imprensa; O Estado de S. Paulo; Eleições Municipais. Abstract: This article analyses the election for the city of S. Paulo in 1953 by the newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo, the highest circulation and the most influential periodic. Because of a federal law, a 30 years ago don’t have election for São Paulo mayoral; when the law ended in 1952, there were two campaigns that polarized, the State Secretary of Health  Francisco Cardoso and the state representative Jânio Quadros. Supporting the first campaign, the newspaper has structured your news based on this perspective and its consequences will be analyzed here.Key-word: Press History; O Estado de S. Paulo; Municipal Elections.
TONS LIBERAIS DO PERÍODO PATRÍSTICO EM HISTÓRIA DA ORIGEM E ESTABELECIMENTO DA INQUISIÇÃO EM PORTUGAL, DE ALEXANDRE HERCULANO * LIBERAL SHADES OF THE PATRISTIC PERIOD IN HISTÓRIA DA ORIGEM E ESTABELECIMENTO DA INQUISIÇÃO EM PORTUGAL, BY ALEXANDRE HERCULANO
Authors: Lehmann Martins Anna Clara
Published: September 2016

Resumo: Este trabalho busca delinear como Herculano, em História da origem e estabelecimento da Inquisição em Portugal (1854-1859), aborda historiograficamente elementos relativos ao período de formação da cristandade, a era patrística. Leva-se em conta como os elementos em si são tratados e também o contraste entre tal tratamento e aquele conferido pelo autor a eventos temporalmente mais próximos, caso da Inquisição portuguesa. Em um primeiro momento, é esboçado como Herculano situa-se no cenário político, jurídico e religioso de Portugal no século XIX, a fim de que, em seguida, possa-se adentrar em sua produção historiográfica. Como conclusão, verifica-se que o período patrístico, em Herculano, caracteriza-se pela tolerância material do clero, pela autonomia e horizontalidade episcopal, sendo investido de significativo matiz liberal.Palavras-chave: Alexandre Herculano; Patrística; História da Inquisição; Liberalismo. Abstract: This work aims to outline how Herculano, in História da origem e estabelecimento da Inquisição em Portugal (1854-1859), historiographically addresses elements related to the period of formation of Christianity, the Patristic Age. It is taken into account the treatment given to the elements themselves and also the contrast between such treatment and the one conferred to temporally closer events, such as the Portuguese Inquisition. Firstly, we outline how Herculano situates himself in the political, legal and religious scenario of Nineteenth Century Portugal, so that, in a second step, we may enter into Herculano’s historiography. In conclusion, it is observed that the Patristic period, in Herculano, is characterized by material tolerance from the clergy, episcopal autonomy and horizontality, being invested of a significant liberal shade.Keywords: Alexandre Herculano; Patristics; History of the Inquisition; Liberalism.
Ecoturismo y desarrollo comunitario: el caso de “Valentín Natural” en el sureste de México
Authors: Isaac Márquez Ricardo , Ayala Arcipreste María Esther , Sandoval Valladares Jorge Luis , Burgos Salazar Francisco C. , Arteaga Aguilar Marco Antonio , Isaac Márquez Angélica P. , Sánchez González María Consuelo , Manzanero Acevedo Luis A.
Published: September 2016

Se presenta el estudio de caso de “Valentín Natural”, promocionado por el Gobierno mexicano como un proyecto exitoso de ecoturismo comunitario en el sureste de México. Desde la perspectiva de los pobladores locales, se describe la manera como el ecoturismo ha modificado sus condiciones de vida, particularmente como fuente de empleo y de ingresos para la población. Los resultados indican que más allá de la retórica oficial, “Valentín Natural” no puede considerarse como un caso de éxito. La actividad ecoturística no ha sido fuente de empleos ni de ingresos para la población, su participación ha sido limitada y sectores importantes han sido excluidos del proceso de toma de decisiones. Se concluye que se requieren políticas públicas coherentes de largo plazo que fortalezcan las capacidades locales y faciliten los recursos necesarios para consolidar los proyectos ecoturísticos de las comunidades rurales en un marco de sustentabilidad.
Los Animales en la Wik’uña de Cecilia Vicuña: Figuras Opuestas y Complementarias
Authors: Castillo Yenny Ariz
Published: September 2016

El presente trabajo consiste en un análisis del poemario La Wik’uña (1990), de la poeta chilena Cecilia Vicuña (1948), enfocado en las figuras de los animales poetizados y su vinculación con la cultura indígena andina, en especial con el principio de dualidades complementarias Hanan / Hurin, el que se puedetraducir como "Alto" y "Bajo". Las imágenes poéticas se analizan desde un soporte antropológico, a fin de demostrar la asimilación de los saberes indígenas en la obra de la poeta chilena.Palabras clave: Cecilia Vicuña, La Wik’uña, poesía chilena, animales, Hanan / Hurin.
Chemical Compositions of Ligusticum chuanxiong Oil and Lemongrass Oil and Their Joint Action against Aphis citricola van der Goot (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
Authors: Zhang Chao , Liu Runqiang , He Jun , Ma Zhiqing , Zhang Xing
Published: September 2016

In order to develop novel botanical insecticides, the joint action of Ligusticum chuanxiong oil (LCO) and lemongrass oil (LO) against Aphis citricola van der Goot was determined systematically indoors and outdoors. The chemical profiles of LCO and LO as determined by gas chromatography- mass spectrometry analysis revealed that main compounds from LCO were Z-Ligustilide (44.58%) and Senkyunolide A (26.92%), and that of LO were geranial (42.16%) and neral (32.58%), respectively. The mixture of LCO and LO showed significant synergy against A. citricola, with a common-toxicity coefficient (CTC) value of 221.46 at the optimal ratio of LCO to LO (4: 1, w/w). Based on the results of solvents and emulsifiers screening, L. Chuanxiong oil · Lemongrass oil 20% emulsifiable concentrate (20% LCO · LO EC) was developed, which was confirmed to meet the requirements of a commercial pesticide by quality test. Field trials indicated that the insecticidal activity of the diluted 20% LCO · LO EC (1000 fold dilution) was comparable to conventional pesticide (20% imidacloprid EC) on A. citricola 7 days after application. Thus, the mixture of LCO and LO has the potential to be further developed as a botanical pesticide.
Optimizing Bus Passenger Complaint Service through Big Data Analysis: Systematized Analysis for Improved Public Sector Management
Authors: Liu Weng-Kun , Yen Chia-Chun
Published: September 2016

With the advances in industry and commerce, passengers have become more accepting of environmental sustainability issues; thus, more people now choose to travel by bus. Government administration constitutes an important part of bus transportation services as the government gives the right-of-way to transportation companies allowing them to provide services. When these services are of poor quality, passengers may lodge complaints. The increase in consumer awareness and developments in wireless communication technologies have made it possible for passengers to easily and immediately submit complaints about transportation companies to government institutions, which has brought drastic changes to the supply-demand chain comprised of the public sector, transportation companies, and passengers. This study proposed the use of big data analysis technology including systematized case assignment and data visualization to improve management processes in the public sector and optimize customer complaint services. Taichung City, Taiwan was selected as the research area. There, the customer complaint management process in public sector was improved, effectively solving such issues as station-skipping, allowing the public sector to fully grasp the service level of transportation companies, improving the sustainability of bus operations, and supporting the sustainable development of the public sector-transportation company-passenger supply chain.
Flowering Calendar of the Macrophytes of Keibul Lamjao National Park, Loktak Lake, Manipur, India
Authors: Devi Maibam Haripriya , Singh Potsangbam Kumar
Published: September 2016

Flowering calendar of a particular area will give the information of the period and duration of flowering among plants. The purpose of the study is to investigate the presence of the habitat of some dominant macrophytes in Keibul Lamjao National Park (a Ramsar site) which have ethnobotanical relationships with human beings (the lake dwellers in particular and tourist in general) and wild animals. Flowering calendar of six study sites viz., Keibul, Nongmaikhong, Kumbi, Khordak, Sargam and Toyaching were studied and monthly flowering calendars were taken for two year period (2010 to 2011). Flowering calendars of the macrophytes were surveyed by following standard methodologies and comparison of the stages of flowering period of 6 study sites was incorporated. Maximum number of flowering plants (44) was recorded in Sargam, Khordak (32), Kumbi (30), Nongmaikhong (29) during the period September to November. Whereas, Toyaching reached 35, Keibul recorded lowest plant numbers (14) during the period June to August. Four plant species viz., Ageratum conyzoides, Alternanthera philoxeroides, Leersia hexandra and Hedychium coronarium were found throughout the year in all the 6 sites. From the findings, it can be concluded that flowering calendar will give the information of plants which are used as fodder for the wild animals like Sangai (Rucervus eldii eldii McClelland), an endangered deer species in this globe and ethnobotanically important plants of the lake dwellers as food, medicinal plants and allergens, thereby maintaining health status of man and animals. Conservation is required by controlling the human anthropogenic harassments, thereby maintaining the luxuriant growth of the seasonal and perennial, macrophytes observed during the study of flowering calendar, so as to maintain and conserve the natural flora and fauna of the park.
The professional bodies and associations that should know an Information Scientist: An Analytical Study
Authors: Paul P.K. , Bhuimali A. , Kumar K. , Karn B.
Published: September 2016

Information Scientist is one of the novel profession which is responsible for building information infrastructure and proper information transfer cycle by promotion of information activities. The information activities are includes the collection, selection, organization, processing, management and dissemination. Information Scientist need to know the basic of information and similar knowledge facets and also several tools and technologies for managing information and technologies. There are many associations and institutions working closely with the Information Science and allied subjects. And as an Information Scientist, it is important and urgent that they should know about these organizations for better and healthy fulfillment of their aims and objectives. 
A Comparative Study of Perception of Secondary School Teachers in Relation to Quality Assurance of Curricular Programme of Different Educational Boards
Authors: Gala Mitesh
Published: September 2016

The quality assurance of secondary education helps secondary school students realize their full human potential and helps them take appropriate place in society as productive, responsible and democratic citizens. In the present day, in national and international perspectives, quality is the top of most agenda. Quality of education has significant impact and invaluable contribution to the area of development.
Education and academic quality can mean different things to different people, depending on their perspective, role and context and, in part because of this, quality is notoriously difficult to evaluate. The question of how to do this has been pursued for many years. Nevertheless, the goal of improving educational quality is agreed by all and stimulated further by educationist across the world.
RJD: A Cost Effective Frackless Solution for Production Enhancement in Marginal Fields
Authors: Kamel Ahmed H
Published: September 2016

With the worldwide trend of low oil prices, high maturity of oil fields, excessive cost of horizontal and fracking technologies, and necessity for green drilling applications, radial jet drilling (RJD) technology can be a cost effective and environmentally-friendly alternative. RJD is an unconventional drilling technique that utilizes coiled tubing conveyed tools and the energy of high velocity fluid jets to drill laterals inside the reservoir.

In recent years, rapid advances in high pressure water jet technology has tremendously increased its application in oil and gas industry not only in drilling operations to improve drilling rate and reduce drilling cost, but also in production to maximize hydrocarbon recovery. In addition, RJD can be used to bypass near wellbore damage, direct reservoir treatments/injections, improve water disposal and re-injection rates, and assist in steam or CO2 treatments.

This paper highlights the theoretical basis, technological advancement, procedures, applications, and challenges of high pressure water jets. Several worldwide case studies are discussed to evaluate the success, results, pros, and cons of RJD.

The results show that nearly an average of four to five fold production increase can be obtained. The present paper clearly shows that radial jet drilling is a viable and attractive alternative in marginal and small reservoirs that still have significant oil in place to capture the benefits of horizontal drilling/fracking and to improve productivity from both new wells and/or workover wells that cannot be produced with the existing expensive conventional completions.
Análisis de las propiedades psicométricas de la diabetes empowerment scale (des-lf-s) en español
Authors: Balcázar-Nava Patricia , Gurrola-Peña Gloria Margarita , Moysén-Chimal Alejandra , Urcid-Velarde Saúl , Garay-López Julieta C. , Velasco-Fuentes Miriam Carolina , Villaveces-López Martha Cecilia , Estrada-Laredo Elizabeth
Published: September 2016

El propósito de esta investigación fue analizar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Autoeficacia para la Diabetes, Versión Larga en español (DES-LF-S), con 528 adultos con diabetes. El análisis factorial confirmatorio revela que el modelo que mejor se ajusta a los datos en la muestra tiene una estructura de 3 factores y replica la estructura de la escala en su versión original. Los reactivos que componen la escala explicaron el 63.79% de la varianza. La escala demostró niveles satisfactorios de consistencia interna, obteniéndose un alfa de Cronbach de .96; adicionalmente se obtuvieron los percentiles para la interpretación de resultados individuales. Los hallazgos apoyan el uso de la DES-LF-S para evaluar la autoeficacia relacionada con la diabetes en adultos con la enfermedad.
Cuidado de enfermería en la salud comunitaria
Authors: Acosta-Salazar Diana , Lapeira-Panneflex Patricia , Ramos-De La Cruz Ediltrudis
Published: September 2016

El Proceso de Atención de Enfermería (PAE) es una herramienta sistemática que facilita la cientificidad de los cuidados en las prácticas comunitarias del profesional de enfermería, la aplicación del método científico en la práctica comunitaria, permite a la enfermería brindar cuidados de forma lógica, sistemática e integral, revaluando las intervenciones para alcanzar los resultados planteados. Se inició con la valoración de Patrones Funcionales de Marjory Gordon y luego en la etapa de diagnóstico y planificación, se interrelacionó con North american nursing diagnosis association (NANDA), Nursing interventions classification (NIC) y Nursing outcomes classification (NOC). Es un estudio descriptivo y prospectivo. Se efectuó un análisis por medio de la aplicación de métodos: escala de medición de los rasgos socio demográfico, estudio de sintomatologías para el descubrimiento prematuro de trastornos mentales en la comunidad y la valoración por patrones funcionales. El PAE incluye diagnósticos más frecuentes, criterios de Resultados, indicadores, intervenciones y actividades para manejar la problemática comunitaria. Se evidenció alteración en los Patrones: Adaptación y Tolerancia al Estrés, Autopercepción-Autoconcepto, Rol-Relaciones, Sueño y Descanso y Percepción y Manejo de la Salud. Un cuidado estandarizado con la interrelación NANDA-NIC-NOC permite brindar un cuidado holístico desde el punto de vista de la salud mental comunitaria con un grado de cientificidad que enmarca el quehacer profesional proyectando el cuidado individual, familiar y comunitario
Etapas de cambio y actividad física regular en un grupo de universitarios. Cali, Colombia
Authors: Gómez-Ramírez Esperanza , García-Molina José Leonardo , Wagner-Lozano Lina Vanessa , Calvo-Soto Andrea Patricia , Ordoñez-Mora Leidy Tatiana
Published: September 2016

Las etapas de cambio se pueden definir como los cambios de comportamiento de la conducta en las personas, la cual sigue una serie de pasos. El presente estudio buscó determinar las etapas de cambio con relación a la práctica de actividad física de un grupo de universitarios. Su enfoque fue cuantitativo, de tipo descriptivo y diseño transversal. La muestra de 193 estudiantes del programa de fisioterapia de una universidad privada de la ciudad de Cali, seleccionados por muestreo aleatorio simple, a través del software estadístico OpenEpi Versión 3.0.1. Se utilizó el cuestionario de etapas de cambio de actividad física en su forma corta. Se hizo análisis descriptivo y de correlación con algunas variables sociodemográficas mediante la prueba de Chi2. El 89,6% de los universitarios se encuentra en las tres primeras etapas de cambio, es decir, son sedentarios y un 10,31% se categorizó como físicamente activos. La variable relacionada con las etapas de cambio fue el sexo con un valor p<0.05.: la mayoría de la población participante en el estudio es joven y está en riesgo de catalogarse como inactivos físicos. Se encuentra potencial en este grupo para promover hábitos saludables a través de la práctica de actividad física.
Síndrome de fragilidad en el adulto mayor en una comunidad rural de Puebla, México.
Authors: Rivadeneyra-Espinoza Liliana , Sánchez-Hernández Cristina del Rocio
Published: September 2016

El síndrome de fragilidad en el adulto mayor implica presentar eventos adversos, mayor necesidad de cuidados, mayor riesgo de evolucionar hacia la discapacidad, dependencia y muerte. El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar el número de adultos mayores que presentan síndrome de fragilidad y el factor más determinante, en una población rural del estado de Puebla, México. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, observacional, transversal, prospectivo. La muestra estuvo conformada por 200 pacientes mayores de 65 años de edad, registrados en el centro de salud de la comunidad en estudio. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de la aplicación de la escala geriátrica y se aplicaron los criterios cubanos de fragilidad. De los adultos mayores incluidos 52.5% fueron femeninos y 47.5 masculinos. La prevalencia del síndrome de fragilidad fue del 45%, siendo mayor en mujeres. Como factor asociado se encontraron las alteraciones en la movilidad y el equilibrio con un 26.5%. Se concluye que existe una alta prevalencia de adultos mayores frágiles en una comunidad rural de Puebla, México; las alteraciones en la movilidad y el equilibrio son el principal factor detonante, debido a las actividades cotidianas que predominan en las zonas rurales latinoamericanas.
Calidad de vida, desempeño académico y variables sociodemográficas en estudiantes universitarios de Santa Marta-Colombia
Authors: Brito-Jiménez Ivone Tatiana , Palacio-Sañudo Jorge
Published: September 2016

La investigación permite identificar los efectos de variables sociodemográficas y la calidad de vida en el desempeño académico de 465 estudiantes de la Facultad Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad del Magdalena. La metodologia utilizada para la obtención de los datos consistió en la aplicación de dos instrumentos a estudiantes de la Facultad Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad del Magdalena. Un instrumento, de Martha Artunduaga, sobre Variables que influyen en el rendimiento académico de la Universidad y el otro instrumento fue el SF 36 sobre la calidad de vida en salud. Se concluye que no existe relacion entre calidad de vida, factores sociodemográficos y desempeño académico en los sujetos de esta muestra. A la vez, se observó una relacion significativa e inversamente proporcional entre la edad y el desempeño académico al igual que el estrato social y el desempeño académico, presentando que entre más bajo el estrato social mejor desempeño academico tiene y entre menor edad mejor desempeño académico; se relaciona este fenómeno por el hecho de que los estudiantes se enfrentan con fuerza y persistencia a las dificultades percibiendo la educación como una oportunidad de superación de pobreza como eje de la teoría de la movilidad social.
FATORES CONDICIONANTES À INOVAÇÃO: O USO DA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA NA SISTEMATIZAÇÃO DO ESTADO DA ARTE
Authors: Hoffmann Micheline Gaia , Fernandes Roberto Fabiano , Feuerschütte Simone Ghisi , Lemos Dannyela Cunha
Published: September 2016

O artigo tem como objetivo apresentar a produção teórica e teórico-empírica em torno dos fatores organizacionais que afetam a inovação nas organizações. A aproximação ao estado da arte sobre o tema foi realizada a partir de revisão sistemática da literatura e estudo bibliométrico de publicações dos últimos 23 anos. Esse levantamento resultou em um portfólio de artigos que classifica os fatores organizacionais que afetam a inovação em cinco categorias: estratégia, estrutura, recursos, fatores humanos e culturais e processos. O mapeamento da literatura apontou também fatores já consolidados desde a publicação de Van de Ven, Angle e Poole (2000), como a disponibilidade de recursos, a estrutura e os processos que facilitam a inovação, com ênfase à gestão do conhecimento, resolução de conflitos, disponibilidade de tempo para dedicação à inovação e aos graus de formalização, padronização e centralização que caracterizam a estrutura organizacional.

http://dx.doi.org/10.21714/pretexto.v17i2.2485
O SAGRADO E O PROFANO NAS ORGANIZAÇÕES CONTEMPORÂNEAS
Authors: Enoque Alessandro Gomes , Borges Alex Fernando , Borges Jacquelaine Florindo
Published: September 2016

É fato comumente aceito nos estudos sobre religião que as categorias do sagrado e do profano se constituem como elementos centrais na compreensão acerca das modalidades de existência do homem no mundo (TEIXEIRA, 2010; BERGER, 2004; ELIADE, 2002, 2008). Ao lançarmos nossos olhos para a área de estudos organizacionais, percebemos que tais conceitos, no entanto, são parcamente trabalhados pelos autores. É objetivo deste ensaio teórico, portanto, compreender algumas das possibilidades de interlocução entre os conceitos de sagrado e profano, especialmente no que tange as suas dimensões espacial e temporal, no universo das organizações e à luz das importantes contribuições de Eliade (2002, 2008).

http://dx.doi.org/10.21714/pretexto.v17i2.2610
State of Nonspecific Host Defense in Patients with Pyoinflammatory Diseases of Soft Tissues and Its Correction by Photomodification
Authors: Zheliba N. , Khimich S. , Chornopyshchuk R. , Oshovskyy I. , Shevnya P.
Published: September 2016

The results of research of performance factors of nonspecific defense of 116 patients with acute purulent inflammation of soft tissues were analyzed. The regularities of these parameters inhibition were detected depending on the severity of the inflammatory process. The use of the ultraviolet and laser radiation equally stimulates increase in the levels of factors of nonspecific host defense and promotes positive course of the disease.
Oral rehabilitation of a patient with temporomandibular joint ankylosis caused by ankylosing spondylitis: A case report
Authors: Brkic Zlata , Pijevcevic Nikola , Pavlic Verica , Petronijevic Milan
Published: September 2016

Introduction. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)/Morbus Bechterew is a chronic inflammatory rheumatoid disease. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is involved in 4?35% of AS cases, and is correlated to the severity and extension of AS. Even though AS-caused TMJ ankylosis is exceptional, one should have high index of suspicion of TMJ ankylosis in AS for an early detection, because it is an extremely serious and disabling condition that causes problems with mastication, swallowing, digestion, speech, appearance and poor oral hygiene with heavy caries. Case report. A 54-year-old male patient sought medical attention at the Department of Periodontology and Oral Medicine, Clinic for Dentistry at the Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia, with the chief complaint of pain in the area of the upper left canine in the presence of limited mouth opening. The treatment plan consisted of upper left canine management and rehabilitation of the remaining teeth in the frontal and the premolar region in both, the upper and lower jaw. Even though molar region needed to be treated, unfortunately it was not in the treatment plan because ankylosis of TMJ made the treatment impossible. Conclusions. The patients with AS-caused TMJ ankylosis are considered a diagnostic challenge to routine dentistry. Accent should be given to early diagnosis and multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of the AS patients towards the favorable disease course and outcome.
Intraosseous focal venous malformation of the mandibular body: Cone beam computed tomography planning followed by piezoelectric knife resection and free bone graft reconstruction
Authors: Nikolic Zivorad , Jelovac Drago , Sabani Melvil , Jeremic Jelena , Boricic Ivan
Published: September 2016

Introduction. Intraosseous vascular malformation could be life-threatening due to uncontrolled hemorrhage after tooth extraction. According to biological behavior of this lesion, adequate diagnostic and treatment strategies are necessary in order to avoid possible complications. We reported cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) planning of an urgent en bloc resection of an intraosseous venous malformation by piezoelectric knife. Case report. A 55-year-old man was submitted to CBCT planning followed by piezoelectric knife resection of an intraosseous focal venous malformation of the mandibular body. Immediate reconstruction of the defect using iliac bone free graft was performed. The surgical treatment was uneventful and a 2-year follow-up revealed no signs of recurrence. Conclusion. Piezoelectric knife could provide precise, safe and bloodless procedure which is especially important in this pathology. Advantages of this technique are: lower risk of damaging soft tissue structures, precise osteotomy and bloodless surgery. Moreover, using piezosurgery bone knife, blood transfusion and blood transmitted diseases could be avoided. This case highlights the importance of CBCT as planning tool for resection of the mandible, using piezoelectric knife as safe method to achieve bloodless surgery.
Autoimmune pancreatitis type 1 and type 2: A report of two cases
Authors: Brcerevic Irina , Doder Radoje , Perisic Nenad , Petrovic Stanko , Jovic Jasna , Hristovic Dejan , Djordjevic Zoran , Tasic-Radic Olga
Published: September 2016

Introduction. Autoimmune pancreatitis is a disease associated with autoimmune mechanisms, clinically manifested mostly as obstructive icterus with or with no entire or partial enlargement of the pancreas, histological lymphoplas-mocytic infiltration, fibrosis or granulocytic epithelial lesions with a favourable therapeutic response to the application of corticosteroids. Type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis is a systemic disease befalling the group of IgG4-related diseases in contrast to type 2 which is specific for pancreas disease. Case report. We presented two cases. The first one was a 64-year-old male patient with autoimmune pancreatitis complaining of abdominal pain, weight loss, weakness and exhaustion. Clinical examination showed a rare IgG4 autoimmune pancreatitis. The second one was a 37-year-old male patient complaining of abdominal pain with diarrhea. The diagnosis made revealed the presence of type 2 autoimmune pancreatitis. Following the diagnosis, immunosuppressive therapy was administered to both patients leading to the improvement of their general condition. Conclusion. Autoimmune pancreatitis is a rare disease, sometimes not easy to differ from pancreatic tumor or bile duct tumor with poor prognosis. Thus, early recognition of the disease is very important, since adequate treatment significantly increases the course and the outcomes of the disease.
The Green Revolution: Social Change through Social Media
Authors: Tripathi Veena , Bhattacharjee Dhriti
Published: September 2016

The advent of the internet changed the way we communicate forever. It became such a potent force that it was recommended as a nominee for Time Magazine’s “Man of the Year.” The world became euphoric about how this technology was changing the way we think. The changes were being brought about by people and that they were the change agents. It is required to understand the key concepts behind the emergence of social change through social media and their support in creating sustainability. This paper will report a study of five Indian social campaigns, right from their birth to the phase where they were no longer within the control of their parent organization but became a movement in their own rights. It is an exploratory study aimed at understanding the way social media works and how private organizations can also bring about a public change. The study will cover social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and organizational blogs. The variables will be drawn from the corporate sustainability reports, social media venues, working papers and other research studies. These factors and variables can be correlated to sustainability through which the objective to analyse the impact of social change through social media can be achieved. With sustainability becoming a mandate for big companies in India, this study will help in understanding how social media can play a decisive role in their sustainability policies. Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 3, Issue-3: 146-152
Effectiveness of Social Safety Net Programs for Poor People in the Government Level of Bangladesh
Authors: Alam Md. Ashraful , Hossain Sheikh Abir
Published: September 2016

Social Safety Nets (SSNs) and the wider topic of Social Protection have assumed a centrality within the development literature in recent years. Publicly-sponsored protection of the poor and vulnerable has emerged from the shadows to become a mainstream concern for policymakers. The contribution of SSNs is now viewed not merely in terms of their impact on challenged families, but their systemic benefits - in enabling higher levels of employment and entrepreneurship, sustaining household consumption and human capital, securing pro-poor growth and promoting social inclusion and national cohesion. A body of experience, ranging across continents, has now been established to inform the building of functional social protection systems. Yet in spite of this new consensus much controversy remains. A crucial first step in the development of a well-fitted national approach is the balancing of experience elsewhere with the national context. The ambit of SSNs in Bangladesh is often wide and fragmented. These typically include welfare payments, work guarantee schemes and conditional cash transfers; and comprise both on and off-budget allocations and a plethora of programs supported by donors. Gaining an understanding of the nature of provision and its functionality is another important first step in crafting a pro-development social protection system. This research provides information about different social safety net programs in government level. An attempt has been made to explore the effectiveness and the existing problems of current social safety net programs. The study also discusses the status and accessibility of beneficiaries in selected areas as well as advantages, limitations and prospects for social security in the context of this country. Besides, it also assesses the opinions of non-beneficiaries who know more or less about the programs. Finally the paper suggests that there is a need to establish workable and sustainable effects among recipients. It also recommends that systematic efforts should be made urgently for the proper organization and management of safety net programs.Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 3, Issue-3: 153-158
High-Performance Grouting Materials in Shear Keys Between Box Beams
Authors: Ozyildirim H. Celik , Moruza Gail M.
Published: September 2016

Bridges with adjacent box beams and voided slabs are common and have grouted shear keys to transfer the load between beams. However, cracks occur in the transverse direction and in the bond area along the joint. Even when a waterproofing membrane is in place, shear keys crack and deicing salts leak through the cracks and thus cause corrosion in the prestressing strands of the beams and deterioration of the grout. The resulting corroded and broken strands endanger the structural integrity of the bridge, and the compromised grout provides less shear transfer. In the study described in this report, two bridge structures with adjacent voided slabs were selected and three grouting materials—a nonshrink grout without any fibers, engineered cementitious composite (ECC) with polyvinyl alcohol fibers, and ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) with steel fibers—were used in the shear keys. The test results and visual observations indicate that all grouting materials had good bond strengths, dictated by the strength of the existing concrete; however, ECC had the best performance, as it did not leak within the 3-month examination period and performed satisfactorily in both bridges after 1 year of observation. The bridges are overlaid with asphalt.