bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FEASIBILITY STUDY OF INEXPENSIVE THERMAL SENSORS AND SMALL UAS DEPLOYMENT FOR LIVING HUMAN DETECTION IN RESCUE MISSIONS APPLICATION SCENARIOS
Authors: Levin E. , Zarnowski A. , McCarty J. L. , Bialas J. , Banaszek A. , Banaszek S.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Significant efforts are invested by rescue agencies worldwide to save human lives during natural and man-made emergency situations including those that happen in wilderness locations. These emergency situations include but not limited to: accidents with alpinists, mountainous skiers, people hiking and lost in remote areas. Sometimes in a rescue operation hundreds of first responders are involved to save a single human life. There are two critical issues where geospatial imaging can be a very useful asset in rescue operations support: 1) human detection and 2) confirming a fact that detected a human being is alive. International group of researchers from the Unites States and Poland collaborated on a pilot research project devoted to identify a feasibility of use for the human detection and alive-human state confirmation small unmanned aerial vehicles (SUAVs) and inexpensive forward looking infrared (FLIR) sensors. Equipment price for both research teams was below $8,000 including 3DR quadrotor UAV and Lepton longwave infrared (LWIR) imager which costs around $250 (for the US team); DJI Inspire 1 UAS with commercial Tamarisc-320 thermal camera (for the Polish team). Specifically both collaborating groups performed independent experiments in the USA and Poland and shared imaging data of on the ground and airborne electro-optical and FLIR sensor imaging collected. In these experiments dead bodies were emulated by use of medical training dummies. Real humans were placed nearby as live human subjects. Electro-optical imagery was used for the research in optimal human detection algorithms. Furthermore, given the fact that a dead human body after several hours has a temperature of the surrounding environment our experiments were challenged by the SUAS data optimization, i.e., distance from SUAV to object so that the FLIR sensor is still capable to distinguish temperature differences between a dummy and a real human. Our experiments indicated feasibility of use SUAVs and small thermal sensors for the human detection scenarios described above. Differences in temperatures were collected by deployed imaging acquisition platform are interpretable on FLIR images visually. Moreover, we applied ENVI image processing functions for calibration and numerical estimations of such a temperature differences. There are more potential system functionalities such as voice messages from rescue teams and even distant medication delivery for the victims of described emergencies. This paper describes experiments, processing results, and future research in more details.
Development and calibration of an automatic spectral albedometer to estimate near-surface snow SSA time series
Authors: Picard Ghislain , Libois Quentin , Arnaud Laurent , Verin Gauthier , Dumont Marie
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Spectral albedo of the snow surface in the visible/near-infrared range has been measured for 3 years by an automatic spectral radiometer installed at Dome C (75° S, 123° E) in Antarctica in order to retrieve the specific surface area (SSA) of superficial snow. This study focuses on the uncertainties of the SSA retrieval due to instrumental and data processing limitations. We find that when the solar zenith angle is high, the main source of uncertainties is the imperfect angular response of the light collectors. This imperfection introduces a small spurious wavelength-dependent trend in the albedo spectra which greatly affects the SSA retrieval. By modeling this effect, we show that for typical snow and illumination conditions encountered at Dome C, retrieving SSA with an accuracy better than 15 % (our target) requires the difference of response between 400 and 1100 nm to not exceed 2 %. Such a small difference can be achieved only by (i) a careful design of the collectors, (ii) an ad hoc correction of the spectra using the actual measured angular response of the collectors, and (iii) for solar zenith angles less than 75°. The 3-year time series of retrieved SSA features a 3-fold decrease every summer which is significantly larger than the estimated uncertainties. This highlights the high dynamics of near-surface SSA at Dome C.
The Effects of Microcredit on Profitability and the Challenges on Women Owned SMEs: Evidence from Northern Ghana
Authors: Alhassan Eva Atu , Hoedoafia Mabel Akosua , Braimah Imoro
Published: June 2016

Women owned enterprises have limited access to capital as traditional banks shy away from them due to the high risk associated with lending to SMEs. Hence, several Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) sprung up with the aim of providing credit to SMEs especially women entrepreneurs. In this paper, the effect of microcredit from these MFIs on profitability of women owned SMEs is examined with data from 199 women entrepreneurs in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana. The enterprises were randomly selected from five Microfinance Institutions and categorized based on their economic activities using stratified sampling. Semi structured interview checklist was used to survey the women owned SMEs whilst questionnaires were administered to the Microfinance Institutions. A paired sample t-test was employed to determine the changes in Gross Profit over time after which effect of size was also determined. The results indicate a significant increase in the average monthly gross profit over time.
Microincision 25G Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Peeling of the Inner Limiting Membrane and Air Tamponade in Idiopathic Macular Hole
Authors: Hejsek Libor , Stepanov Alexandr , Dusova Jaroslava , Marak Jan , Nekolova Jana , Jiraskova Nada , Codenotti Marco
Published: June 2016

Purpose

To evaluate the success of a mini-invasive technique for operation of idiopathic macular hole (IMH).

Methods

We retrospectively examined 29 patients (30 eyes) in whom 25-G pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), peeling of the inner limiting membrane (ILM), and application of air tamponade were performed. The group of the patients included 7 males and 22 females (76%), age range 57-79 years (median 70). The follow-up period was 3-47 months (median 17).

Results

Pars plana vitrectomy was indicated only in the stages of full-thickness macular hole. Prior to operation, 13 eyes (43%) were in stage 2, 15 eyes (50%) in stage 3, and 2 eyes (7%) in stage 4. The IMH healed in 28 eyes after operation. Persistence of IMH occurred in 2 eyes (7%). After subsequent reoperation with extension of the peeling zone of the ILM and gas tamponade (with 10% C3F8), these macular holes also healed (100%). Prior to carrying out PPV, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) ranged between 20/40 and 20/500 (median 20/125). At the end of the follow-up period, BCVA was improved to 20/40 (median). The change in the final BCVA compared to the initial visual acuity was statistically significant (p = 0.008; Wilcoxon).

Conclusions

The 25-G PPV with peeling of the ILM and air tamponade is an effective technique and presents no increased risks in comparison with routine procedures. The main benefit of the intervention is its good tolerance by the patient, particularly with respect to painfulness and postoperative irritation.
Salvaging Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty with Microbubble Incision Technique in Failed “Big Bubble” Cases: An Update Study
Authors: Banerjee Sanjib , Li He J. , Tsaousis Konstantinos T. , Tabin Geoffrey C.
Published: June 2016

Purpose

To report the achievement rate of bare Descemet membrane (DM) dissection with the help of microbubble incision technique in eyes with failed big bubble formation and to investigate the mechanism of the microbubble rescue technique through ex vivo imaging of human cadaver corneas.

Methods

This retrospective clinical study included 80 eyes of 80 patients that underwent deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK). In 22/80 (27.5%) cases, big bubble dissection failed. After puncturing the microbubbles, viscodissection helped to achieve separation of DM from the remaining stroma. In addition, an ex vivo study with human cadaver cornea specimens, gross photography, and anterior segment optical coherence tomography imaging was accomplished ex vivo to explore the mechanism of this method.

Results

Microbubble dissection technique led to successful DALK in 19 of 22 cases of failed big bubble. Microperforation occurred in 3 eyes. Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty was completed without any complications in 2 out of the 3 eyes with microperforation. In 1 eye, conversion to penetrating keratoplasty was required. Microbubble-guided viscodissection achieved 95.4% (21/22) success in exposing bare DM in failed big-bubble cases of DALK. Anterior segment optical coherence tomography imaging results of cadaver eyes showed where these microbubbles were concentrated and their related size.

Conclusions

Microbubble-guided DALK should be considered an effective rescue technique in achieving bare DM in eyes with failed big bubble. Our ex vivo experiment illustrated the possible alterations in cornea anatomy during this technique.
Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness by Stratus and Cirrus OCT in Retrobulbar Optic Neuritis and Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Authors: Giambene Barbara , Virgili Gianni , Menchini Ugo
Published: June 2016

Purpose

To compare retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (RNFLT) measurements by Stratus and Cirrus optical coherence tomography (OCT) and to evaluate agreement between the 2 instruments in retrobulbar optic neuritis (RON), nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), and healthy controls.

Methods

A total of 89 eyes with RON, 92 with NAION (6 to 12 months after diagnosis of acute disease), and 159 control eyes were studied. Average RNFLT was measured by Stratus and Cirrus OCTs. Comparisons among groups were performed by analysis of variance. Agreement between the 2 instruments was assessed using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) with 95% confidence interval (CI) and Bland-Altman analysis. Statistical significance was set at p≤0.05.

Results

Average RNFLT was lower in NAION eyes than in RON and control ones using both OCT devices (60.0 ± 1.2, 69.9 ± 1.2, and 97.4 ± 0.9 μm, p<0.001 by Cirrus; 49.7 ± 1.5, 65.9 ± 1.9, and 99.2 ± 1.3 μm, p<0.001 by Stratus). The RNFLT values were higher with Cirrus than with Stratus in NAION (+10.30 μm, confidence interval [CI] 7.82-12.79 μm) and RON (+4.01 μm, CI 1.32-6.70 μm) eyes, and slightly lower in control ones (-1.75 μm, CI -3.51 to 0.01 μm). A stronger agreement between the 2 instruments was found in control and RON eyes than in NAION ones (ICC 0.682, CI 0.566-0.771; 0.635, CI 0.467-0.758; 0.321, CI 0.132-0.472, respectively).

Conclusions

Both Stratus and Cirrus OCT can identify RNFLT reduction in previous RON and NAION. Absolute RNFLT values differ between the 2 instruments; hence they are not to be considered interchangeable.
Light-Storing Photocatalyst: The Possibility of Activating Titanium Dioxide by Photoluminescence
Authors: Cattini Stefano , Bondioli Federica
Published: June 2016

Introduction

The aim of the present work was to analyze the possibility of creating a light-storing photocatalyst material, a system that couples a phosphorescent substrate with a titania coating. The substrate could activate the titanium dioxide coating even in condition of darkness thanks to its light emission. This improvement of absorption can be achieved because the titania semiconductor is irradiated both by the direct light and by the luminescent substrate which is activated at the same time.

Methods

TiO2-based sol-gel solutions were deposited on commercial borosilicate glasses containing 2 different phosphorescent pigments (emission peaks at 470 and 520 nm, respectively). Particular attention was paid to optimize the film-substrate adhesion by using a scratch test to evaluate the optimal temperature of the post- treatment step.

Results and discussion

The main result is that when irradiated the photoluminescent pigments allow an increase in the photocatalytic acitivity of the coatings. The pigments are able to convert the ultraviolet component of light in order to increase the amount of energy that can be absorbed by titania. Moreover, the hydrophilicity test showed that in the absence of irradiation the phosphorescent samples are characterized by a lower loss of superhydrophilicity.
Incorporation of an Antibiotic in Poly(Lactic Acid) and Polypropylene by Melt Processing
Authors: Scaffaro Roberto , Botta Luigi , Maio Andrea , Gallo Giuseppe
Published: June 2016

Purpose

In this work an antibiotic, ciprofloxacin (CFX), was incorporated into 2 different polymeric matrices, poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and polypropylene (PP), to provide them with antimicrobial properties. The influence of CFX content on release kinetics and on antimicrobial and mechanical properties was evaluated.

Methods

CFX was incorporated into both the polymers by melt mixing.

Results

The effect of CFX incorporation was found to strongly depend on which polymer matrix was used. In particular, the antimicrobial tests revealed that PLA samples containing CFX produced no inhibition zone and only a slight antibacterial activity was observed when the highest concentration of CFX was added to PLA. On the contrary, PP-based materials incorporating CFX, even those containing the smallest concentration of antibiotic, showed antimicrobial activity. These results were found to be in good agreement with the evaluation of the CFX release.

Conclusions

The negative findings of PLA-based systems are attributed to degradation phenomena that occur during the melt processing, involving some interaction between PLA and CFX. A proposed reaction mechanism between CFX and PLA occurring in the melt is presented.
Effect of Radiant Heat and Ultrasound on Fluoride Release and Surface Hardness of Glass Ionomer Cements
Authors: Tolidis Kosmas , Dionysopoulos Dimitrios , Gerasimou Paris , Sfeikos Thrasyvoulos
Published: June 2016

Purpose

The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the influence of radiant heat and ultrasound on fluoride release and surface hardness of 3 glass ionomer cements (GICs).

Methods

There were 3 experimental groups for each GIC; in group 1, the specimens were left to set without any treatment; in group 2, the specimens were irradiated for 2 minutes using a LED unit; and in group 3, ultrasound was applied using a scaler for 55 seconds on the specimen surface. Fluoride release measurements were performed daily for 7 days and at days 14 and 28. Surface hardness of the tested GICs was determined using Vickers method. The measurements were performed 24 hours and 7 days after mixing. Statistical analysis of the data was made using 1-way ANOVA and Tukey's and Bonferroni post hoc tests (α = 0.05).

Results

Radiant heat during setting reduced the fluoride release and increased the surface hardness of GICs (p<0.05). Ultrasonic treatment also reduced the fluoride release and increased the surface hardness (p<0.05) of GICs but in lower extent. Among the GICs there were differences in fluoride release and surface hardness properties depending on their composition (p<0.05).

Conclusions

Radiant heat and ultrasonic treatments may be useful methods for GIC restorations in order to achieve faster adequate initial mechanical properties.
Novel Bibliometric Scores for Evaluating Research Quality and Output: A Correlation Study with Established Indexes
Authors: Scotti Valeria , De Silvestri Annalisa , Scudeller Luigia , Abele Paola , Topuz Funda , Curti Moreno
Published: June 2016

Introduction

Novel bibliometric indexes (commonly known as altmetrics) are gaining interest within the scientific community and might represent an important alternative measure of research quality and output.

Aims

We evaluate how these new metrics correlate with established bibliometric indexes such as the impact factor (IF), currently used as a measure of scientific production as well as a criterion for scientific research funding, and how they might be helpful in assessing the impact of research.

Methods

We calculated altmetrics scores for all the articles published at our institution during a single year and examined the correlation between altmetrics scores and IFs as a measure of research quality and impact in all departments.

Results

For all articles from the various departments published in a single year, the altmetrics score and the sum of all IFs showed a strong and significant correlation (Spearman's rho 0.88). The correlation was significant also when the major components of altmetrics, including Facebook, Twitter and Mendeley, were analyzed. The implementation of altmetrics has been found to be easy and effective at both the researcher and librarian levels.

Conclusions

The novel bibliographic index altmetrics is consistent and reliable and can complement or be considered a valid alternative to standard bibliometric indexes to benchmark output and quality of research for academic and funding purposes.
Effectiveness of Breast Fixation to Reduce Migration of the Tip of a Totally Implantable Venous Access Port in Women
Authors: Song Myung Gyu , Seo Tae-Seok , Kim Yun Hwan , Cho Sung Bum , Jung Euichul , Chung Hwan Hoon , Lee Seung Hwa
Published: June 2016

Purpose

To evaluate effectiveness of breast fixation to reduce migration of the catheter tip of a totally implantable venous access port (TIVP) in women.

Materials and Methods

TIVPs were placed in 129 women via the right axillary vein from July 2012 to December 2014, with a final study population of 118 patients (mean age, 55.3 ± 13.8 years; range, 21-91 years). The patients were divided into two groups according to breast fixation during TIVP placement. A total of 56 patients received TIVP placement without breast fixation (Group 1); the remaining 62 received TIVP placement in the supine position after fixation of the ipsilateral breast on the abdominal wall in the sitting position (Group 2). Medical records were retrospectively reviewed for age, weight, height, body mass index, and underlying malignancy. We evaluated the difference in distance ratios between the port chamber and the catheter tip on supine chest and erect chest radiographs, respectively. Statistical analysis was performed using Student's t test.

Results

Differences in all parameters between Group 1 and Group 2 were not statistically significant. Mean distance ratio between the port chamber and the catheter tip was 1.95 ± 0.97 in Group 1 and 1.33 ± 0.59 in Group 2. Differences in distance ratios between the port chamber and the catheter tip were statistically significant between Group 1 and Group 2 (p = 0.001).

Conclusions

Breast fixation seems to be effective in reducing migration of the port chamber and catheter tip with position changes in female patients during TIVP placement.
Preventing Embolus Shedding from an Arteriovenous Fistula during Hemodialysis Treatment
Authors: Fu Haixia , An Maozhu , Zhang Hong , Song Yan , Zhang Yuhai
Published: June 2016

We present a case of a 55-year-old male patient who suffered from a neogenic embolism formation and a sudden embolus detachment during hemodialysis treatment. For this case, the sudden onset of thrombosis formation and embolism detachment were caused by severe dehydration due to diarrhea, which resulted in low blood pressure, pachemia, hyperhemoglobinemia and hypercoagulability. An immediate vessel occlusion was performed as a rescue therapy followed by a thrombectomy at the position of vessel occlusion. The vessel occlusion can lead to better control of embolism detachment and reduce the rate of fatal pulmonary embolism formation. This case also indicates that severe diarrhea and dehydration can cause acute AVF thrombosis during hemodialysis therapy.
Outpatient Removal of Tunneled Dialysis Catheters by Nephrology Fellows in Training at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Authors: Dossabhoy Neville R. , Sangha Bhupinder , Tapolyai Mihály B. , Fülöp Tibor
Published: June 2016

Background

Removal of tunneled dialysis catheters (TDC) usually occurs in dedicated procedure suites and is performed relatively rarely at the bedside. Scarce evidence exists in the literature to assess the safety and success of this procedure when performed during supervised academic training.

Patients and Methods

We conducted a retrospective chart review of all TDC removals performed on an outpatient basis by nephrology fellows under faculty supervision during a 5-year period at an academic Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Data were collected regarding patient demographics, basic laboratory studies, pertinent clinical information and procedure-related variables. We evaluated the safety, success and complication rate of this procedure.

Results

We identified 72 TDC removals that met the above criteria. Mean age was 63 ± 10 years. All patients were male and hypertensive, 68% were diabetic and 69% were African-American. Overall, 88% of procedures were performed in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, while the rest had needed temporary dialysis for acute kidney injury. Notably, 49 patients (68%) were taking one or more of aspirin, clopidogrel or warfarin at the time of TDC removal. Overall complication rate was low (<2%). There was no increase in risk of bleeding, even in subjects receiving anti-platelet therapy; only one of the 49 patients (2%) had a minor bleeding complication.

Conclusions

Outpatient TDC removal by trainees was successful and safe in the vast majority of cases (99%). We propose that TDC removal skills should be actively pursued and acquired by all nephrology fellows. This would expand the scope of practice for future general nephrologists and facilitate timely patient care.
An Unusual Cystic Presentation of Ductal Carcinoma of the Prostate
Authors: De Gobbi Alberto , Morlacco Alessandro , Valotto Claudio , Vianello Fabio , Zattoni Filiberto
Published: June 2016

A 74-year-old male came to our clinic for rectal tenesmus, lower urinary tract symptoms and a previous episode of acute retention of urine. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of abdomen showed a multiloculated, cystic formation of 12 cm in the pelvic cavity to the left, with compression of the prostate, bladder, sigmoid and rectum, and its extension imprinted the back of the pubis and back bladder. Saturation prostate biopsy was negative for carcinoma. The histology of transurethral resection of bladder formation revealed flogistic tissue. Cistoprostatectomy and ureteroileal pouch with Wallace anastomosis, removal of the rectum and colostomy with Hartmann pouch were performed. The histopatology showed a ductal carcinoma of the prostate.
Fractal analysis of time series in epidemiology: Is there information hidden in the noise?
Authors: Nygård Jan F. , Glattre Eystein
Published: June 2016

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Rating Effective Factors on Motivating Employees for Job Persistence by Using Fuzzy AHP Method: A Case Study among the Employees of the Deqat Khodro Kousha (IPACO) Company
Authors: Khadem Seyed Mehdi , Rahmati Darush , Yavari Ali , Etemadifar Seyed Ehsan , Eftekharian Alireza
Published: June 2016

The goal of this research is to prioritize effective factors on motivating employees to keep on working and determining the most important effective factors on the employees' motivation. In this paper, to grade effective factors on the employees' motivation for keeping on to work, the Fuzzy AHP method, which is one of the multi-standard decision-making methods was utilized. Field research and library research methods were used for collecting the needed information.  Results indicated that among the effective factors on the employees' motivation for job persistence, the health factor is the most important and financial status is the second most important factor. The least importance is given to the significance of the work for that person. In this paper, the effective factors on the employees' motivation for job persistence were rated for the first time. Results of this research are very useful in devising strategies that are related to keeping employees for the human resources' executives. The results of this paper are not applicable to all organizations. Furthermore, in this research, only the factors with positive impacts on employees for job persistence were rated.
Preliminary Validation of an Arabic Version of the Sport Motivation Scale (SMS-28)
Authors: Bayyat Manal M. , Almoghrabi Arabi H. , Ay Khitam M.
Published: June 2016

This study aims to validate the Arabic version of the Sport Motivation Scale (SMS-28). SMS-28 is the English version of the French-Canadian scale l’Echelle de Motivation Dans Les Sport, which is based on the self-determination theory. The scale can reliably and validly measure the different forms of motivation toward sport. It consists of different subscales of intrinsic motivation (IM-to know, IM-to accomplish, IM-to experience), extrinsic motivation (identified regulation, introjected regulation, external regulation) and amotivation. The Arabic version of the scale was translated using the transcultural translation procedure. The final script of the translated scale was distributed to a sample of participants, which consists of a group of 208 students at the Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Jordan. The students were randomly selected and completed the scale voluntarily. Analytical analysis including factor analysis, Cronbach Alpha and Pearson correlation analysis were conducted. Results of the factor analysis reflected the validity of the scale, Cronbach Alpha showed adequate levels of internal consistency, while correlation values between the subscales were acceptable and reflected the motivation continuum suggested by the self-determination theory. Thus, an Arabic version of the sport motivation scale has emerged. Future studies using the Arabic version of the scale are encouraged. 
Clients’ Experiences in Counselling Sessions with Counsellor Trainees
Authors: Mat Min Ruhani
Published: June 2016

This qualitative study aims to explore the experiences of clients who are undergoing counselling sessions with counsellor trainees who are completing an internship. The counsellor trainees are in their final semester of counselling training, and they are required to perform the internship for a duration of 24 weeks and fulfil a required number of hours of counselling sessions with clients. The clients who engaged in the counselling sessions with counsellor trainees during the internship were selected as research participants. Data were gathered through interviews, and these interviews were carried out after the counsellor trainees completed their internship. A total of 17 clients who had been through counselling sessions with the counsellor trainees were involved in the interviews. The clients, or the research participants, were located at different counselling centres. The findings indicate that clients’ experiences in counselling sessions included three themes: the clients’ views of counsellor trainees, the clients’ views of themselves during counselling sessions and the clients’ views about the counselling process. In addition, the skills and personal characteristics of effective counsellor trainees were a major contributor to the growth experienced by the clients as a result of the counselling sessions. The implication of the findings, personal characteristics and counselling skills of counsellor trainees should be developed through training programme.
Comparative Study of Persian Indigenous Therapeutic Ritual of “Yaar Araat Gerem” with Psychodrama
Authors: Dehnavi Saeed , Hassaniraad Marjan , Jalali Farahani Maryam , Asadollahi Esmaeil
Published: June 2016

Abstract

Among the ethnic groups living in Kermanshah Province[i], it is customary to perform a special therapy called (Yaar Arat Gerem[ii]) to treat individuals diagnosed with distress and neurosis, which is rooted in ancient indigenous traditions of the region. Effective techniques of this ritual are significantly similar to psychodrama. The supervisor of the group performing this procedure, called “Pary gir”, along with his assistants begins a therapeutic relationship with the patient, based on empathy and emphasizing on the present time. Through looking at the patient’s past and discussing his/her relationships with the important people in his/her life, “Pary gir” tries to understand his/her phenomenal world in order to start a proper treatment through finding the root causes of his/her present problems, and finally utilizes techniques that lead to his/her mental catharsis. In this paper, the researcher explains that psychodrama in its indigenous format, has been used therapeutically for centuries in Iran, through conducting a comparative study of this indigenous therapeutic ritual and modern psychodrama. The comparison highlights the necessity of recognition and revival of these types of indigenous therapeutic rituals, and emphasizes the necessity of their application in the treatment of psychological disorders.

Notes

Note 1. a province located in the west of  Iran

Note 2. I’ll find you an auxiliary ego
Preserving of Traditional Culture Expression in Indonesia
Authors: Santyaningtyas Ayu Citra , Noor Mahmood Zuhdi Mohd
Published: June 2016

The great nation is a nation that is able to uphold the identity of the nation. Indonesia as the country with works of art and culture is no exception in terms of the traditional cultural heritage indeed has tremendous potential. And this potential still seems to be hidden and not used optimally.

One of the potential that can be developed for economic development are traditional knowledge (traditional knowledge), including folklore, art, dance, carvings, weavings and other traditional cultural expressions is the result rather than the fruit of human thought both movable and captured by our senses that have either abstract or tangible form.

The emergence of issues of injustice felt by developing countries occur because of traditional cultural expressions they do not get the protection and respect for traditional communities as the owners of traditional cultural expressions. Utilization of traditional cultural expressions may be defined as the use of traditional cultural expressions assets commercially and used without any sharing of benefits from the developed countries, therefore we need a protection.
Factores explicativos de la disposición a pagar por atributos culturales en nuez de Castilla
Authors: Luna Méndez Nexeai , Jaramillo Villanueva José Luis , Ramírez Juárez Javier
Published: June 2016

El objetivo del estudio fue determinar los factores explicativos de la disposición a pagar (DAP) un sobreprecio por consumir nuez de Castilla local versus importada, en la región Sierra Nevada de Puebla. Los datos se obtuvieron de 216 cuestionarios aplicados a consumidores, en tres ciudades del estado: Puebla capital, San Pedro Cholula y Atlixco. Para explicar la DAP se estimó un modelo econométrico probit de intervalos múltiples. Se determinó que existe DAP un sobreprecio de 10 % por el atributo “local”. Las variables explicativas fueron el precio pagado (PRECIO), la inocuidad del producto (INOCUIDAD) y la identidad gastronómica (IDENTIDAD).
La diffusion de l’instrumentation de la gestion des compétences en Amérique du Nord depuis David C. McClelland
Authors: Bouteiller Dominique , Gilbert Patrick
Published: June 2016

Cet article s’intéresse aux prédicteurs de laperformance utilisés dans les organisations pour gérerleurs ressources humaines. Il amorce la réflexion à cetteétape charnière que fut la publication, en 1973, del’article de David McClelland préconisant l’usage ducritère de la compétence plutôt que celui del’intelligence dans les processus de sélection.L’article tente de tracer le devenir de ce nouveauprédicteur jusqu’à nos jours et d’explorer dequelle façon la théorie des compétencess’est traduite en modèles appliqués dans le mondeprofessionnel. Basé sur une analyse de la littératurenord-américaine, ainsi que sur des études de cas enentreprise (n=150), l’article montre le passage progressifd’une approche « inductive »,inspirée de la démarche scientifique et basée surdes analyses approfondies du travail et descompétences-clés, à une démarche« déductive » basée surl’usage de dictionnaires de compétences,déjà formatés et répondant aux exigences dela pratique. Si la façon d’y parvenir est trèsdifférente, l’objectif est le même : obtenir unréférentiel de compétences traduisant le mieuxpossible les exigences de l’emploi et permettant de reconfigurerplusieurs pratiques en gestion des ressources humaines, telles que lasélection, la formation ou la gestion des carrières. Dansles faits, bon nombre d’entreprises ont pris l’habituded’utiliser simultanément et encomplémentarité les deux approches dans une formehybride. Le recours aux dictionnaires permet de dégagerl’espace des possibles et d’identifier rapidement lescompétences les plus critiques dans un cadre participatifdestiné à faciliter l’appropriation de ladémarche. Le travail plus analytique sur certainescompétences, à l’aide des entrevues baséessur les comportements, facilitera la validation de certaines opinionsà priori. À travers ce parcours, les auteurs soulignentles enjeux qui accompagnent le passage d’une théorieà son application pratique. En conclusion, ils se demandent sile « pari » de McClelland a ététenu et soulèvent la question des prédicteurs àvenir, en signalant plus particulièrement le concept de talentqui tend actuellement à remplacer celui de compétence.
Three Worlds of Professional and Managerial Staff in France
Authors: Thoemmes Jens
Published: June 2016

Changes in the work of professional and managerial staff (PMS, cadres) in France were studied in a research project based on 100 interviews, conducted in seven private and public companies. Through a discourse and correspondence analysis—of a corpus amounting to some 600,000 words—, this study concludes that this particular French employment group can be seen neither as a homogeneous entity, nor as a totally fragmented socio-professional category. Rather, reflecting on working life experiences, it describes three groups that correspond to a horizontal division of professional and managerial staff: the serene, the individualized and the resistant.

“Serene” PMS perceive their professional lives as being free of major problems. Their career trajectories go up, leading to senior positions in the organization. Training opportunities are used and personal assessment by supervisors is seen as a favourable orientation. This world is stabilized by law or by collectively negotiated agreements and characterized by autonomy and concern for the common good, which are the basis of their beliefs.

“Individualized” PMS consider themselves to be responsible for their own success and to be the architects of their careers. They put in countless hours of service, arriving early in the morning and going home late in the evening. They prioritize work over family and aim to be active in highly competitive markets. The individualized have everything they need to be “happy,” except that work leaves them very little time for their private lives. In addition, these employees fear threats to job security and to their careers.

“Resistant” PMS’s working time is measured in hours and minutes. Unpaid overtime is refused. This strict regulation of working time is nevertheless accompanied by a considerable workload. Deadlines are difficult to respect. Manifestations of stress and responsibilities in personnel management lead the resisting employee to a negative view of work. The importance of sociability in and outside of work compensates for the loss of the traditional prestige of these PMS.
Famille, filiation et transmission dans le cinéma québécois
Authors: Fortin Andrée
Published: June 2016

La famille a connu d’importantes transformations depuis les années 1960 : moins grand nombre d’enfants par famille, multiples formes de parentalité. Aussi les normes et valeurs qui régissaient les relations familiales sont en porte-à-faux par rapport aux réalités contemporaines, et les contours de ce qui pourrait en constituer de nouvelles sont incertains. J’analyse ici des récits familiaux et de filiation dans le cinéma de fiction québécois; comme tout genre narratif, celui-ci à la fois reflète et façonne l’imaginaire et les pratiques. Pour saisir les permanences et inflexions de ces récits familiaux, je m’appuie sur un corpus de quelque 150 films de fiction québécois (1966-2013). Les relations entre les pères et leurs enfants y sont marquées par le conflit, lequel trouve une résolution souvent précaire, alors que celles entre les mères et leurs enfants restent dans le non-dit, le silence et l’irrésolu. L’alliance se « découple » de la parentalité, et l’exercice de la parentalité se découple pour sa part des normes et rôles sociaux. Des obligations fortes régissent les liens entre les frères et les soeurs. À travers tout cela, un équilibre précaire se dessine au sein des familles, ouvrant la voie à une recomposition des identités, normes et valeurs.
L’Accession à la propriété chez les jeunes ménages québécois au cours de la dernière décennie
Authors: Fleury Charles , Lizotte Mathieu , Paré Pierre-Olivier
Published: June 2016

Les prix de l’immobilier ont connu une augmentation considérable au Québec au cours de la dernière décennie. Pour les acheteurs, cette hausse du coût des propriétés a été partiellement compensée par des taux d’intérêts qui sont à leur plus bas niveau depuis 60 ans. Conséquence directe de cette conjoncture, le taux d’endettement des ménages atteint aujourd’hui un sommet inégalé. S’appuyant sur les données de plusieurs enquêtes menées par Statistique Canada, le présent article a pour objectif d’examiner comment a évolué le taux d’accès à la propriété des jeunes ménages québécois et les conditions dans lesquelles cet accès s’est fait au cours des dernières années. Il s’intéresse notamment à l’évolution du recours au crédit ainsi qu’à l’importance du soutien parental dans l’accession à la propriété. Les jeunes ménages sont définis comme étant ceux dont le membre le plus âgé avait de 25 à 39 ans au moment de l’enquête. L’article montre que l’augmentation des prix des logements n’a pas freiné l’accession à la propriété de ces jeunes ménages. Il montre toutefois que cette accession s’est faite au prix d’un plus grand endettement, ce qui confirme certaines inquiétudes soulevées dans la littérature et les médias. Parallèlement, plusieurs jeunes ménages propriétaires ont bénéficié d’un soutien de la part de leurs parents, sous la forme d’un soutien financier et/ou d’une cohabitation prolongée.
Les conditions d’une relation bénéfique entre tourisme et événementiel
Authors: Alexandre-Bourhis Nathalie , Rouvrais-Charron Chantal , Bourhis Marc
Published: June 2016

De nombreuses collectivités territoriales font le choix, depuis quelques années, de développer une politique événementielle. L’objectif de cet article est de s’interroger sur la pertinence d’une telle stratégie de développement économique, c’est-à-dire sur les conditions d’une relation mutuellement bénéfique entre tourisme et événementiel, afin de renforcer l’attractivité d’un territoire. Fondée sur une étude de cas, l’analyse proposée se situe à l’échelle d’une ville, Deauville, station balnéaire normande. De type qualitatif, le dispositif méthodologique mis en oeuvre est basé sur des entretiens avec les principaux acteurs institutionnels du territoire étudié. Après une première partie consacrée à l’étude des travaux de recherche réalisés sur ce thème et une présentation du contexte dans lequel évoluent les territoires, les éléments nécessaires à la fédération des énergies et à la mise en place d’infrastructures sont mis en évidence. La réflexion menée permet, d’une part, d’identifier certains risques et points d’achoppement de ce type de stratégie et, d’autre part, de formuler des recommandations d’actions généralisables à d’autres cas de figure.
Допринос Руске Цркве академском образовању Срба у другој половини 19. и првој половини 20. века
Authors: Радовановић Бранко
Published: June 2016

Рад говори о улози и доприносу Руске Цркве академском образовању Срба у периоду друге половине 19. века и у првој половини 20. века. У другој половини 19. века велики број Срба се школовао у Русији. Октобарска револуција доводи у Србију многе руске мигранте. Међу њима значајан допринос даће руски монаси, коју су обновили монашку духовност, и руски професори, који ће српској академској теологији, оснивањем Православног богословског факултета, дати смернице у којима треба да се развија.
The impact of feature selection on one and two-class classification performance for plant microRNAs
Authors: Khalifa Waleed , Yousef Malik , Saçar Demirci Müşerref Duygu , Allmer Jens
Published: June 2016

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short nucleotide sequences that form a typical hairpin structure which is recognized by a complex enzyme machinery. It ultimately leads to the incorporation of 18–24 nt long mature miRNAs into RISC where they act as recognition keys to aid in regulation of target mRNAs. It is involved to determine miRNAs experimentally and, therefore, machine learning is used to complement such endeavors. The success of machine learning mostly depends on proper input data and appropriate features for parameterization of the data. Although, in general, two-class classification (TCC) is used in the field; because negative examples are hard to come by, one-class classification (OCC) has been tried for pre-miRNA detection. Since both positive and negative examples are currently somewhat limited, feature selection can prove to be vital for furthering the field of pre-miRNA detection. In this study, we compare the performance of OCC and TCC using eight feature selection methods and seven different plant species providing positive pre-miRNA examples. Feature selection was very successful for OCC where the best feature selection method achieved an average accuracy of 95.6%, thereby being ∼29% better than the worst method which achieved 66.9% accuracy. While the performance is comparable to TCC, which performs up to 3% better than OCC, TCC is much less affected by feature selection and its largest performance gap is ∼13% which only occurs for two of the feature selection methodologies. We conclude that feature selection is crucially important for OCC and that it can perform on parwith TCC given the proper set of features.
In vitroevaluation of antifungal activity of monolaurin againstCandida albicansbiofilms
Authors: Seleem Dalia , Chen Emily , Benso Bruna , Pardi Vanessa , Murata Ramiro M.
Published: June 2016

Monolaurin (also known as glycerol monolaurate) is a natural compound found in coconut oil and is known for its protective biological activities as an antimicrobial agent. The nature of oral candidiasis and the increased antifungal resistance demand the search for novel antifungal therapeutic agents. In this study, we examine the antifungal activity of monolaurin againstCandida albicansbiofilms (strain ATCC:SC5314/MYA2876)in vitroand investigate whether monolaurin can alter gene expression of host inflammatory cytokines, IL-1αand IL-1β. In a co-culture model, oral fibroblast cells were cultured simultaneously withC. albicansfor 24 hrs followed by the exposure to treatments of monolaurin (3.9–2,500 µM), positive control fluconazole (32.2 µM), and vehicle control group (1% ethanol), which was a model used to evaluate the cytotoxicity of monolaurin on fibroblasts as well as to analyze morphological characteristics of biofilms through fluorescence microscopy. In addition, the co-culture model was used for RNA extraction of oral fibroblasts to assess gene expression of host inflammatory cytokines, using quantitative real-time PCR. Our results showed the MIC and MFC of monolaurin were in the range 62.5–125 µM and 125–250 µM, respectively. Biofilm antifungal assay showed significant reduction in Log (CFU/ml) of biofilms treated with 1,250 and 2,500 µM of 1-monolaurin when compared to the control groups . There was also a significant down-regulation of IL-1αand IL-1βin the co-culture treated with monolaurin. It can be concluded that monolaurin has a potential antifungal activity againstC. albicansand can modulate the pro-inflammatory response of the host.
RELAÇÃO DE VARIÁVEIS AMBIENTAIS COM A DISTRIBUIÇÃO ESPACIAL DE DIFERENTES ESPÉCIES DE PEIXES DE RIACHO
Authors: Silva Willian Lopes , Fernandes Caroliny Helena Moreira , Amorim Nathan Lima Pereira , Kavalco Karine Frehner , Pazza Rubens
Published: June 2016

O riacho Olhos d’Água é o primeiro tributário de maior quantidade de água a se lançar no rio Paranaíba. É pequeno, arenoso e rochoso, com corredeiras e cachoeiras, mata ciliar degradada por atividades agropecuárias e captação de água para irrigação. Dois grupos de espécies foram estudados a 500m de sua nascente. Foram estabelecidos oito pontos de coleta em um percurso de 180m. Os peixes estudados são: Astyanax paranae (Teleostei, Characiformes), uma espécie comum, distribuída em cabeceiras de riachos e nativa na região, e pelo menos 2 espécies da família Poeciliidae (Teleostei, Cyprinodontiformes), um grupo de peixes muito resistentes, geralmente introduzidos para controle de insetos. Para explicar a distribuição destes dois grupos de espécies neste trecho, foram analisadas condições ambientais como pH, corrente, temperatura e as condições ripárias, como largura do riacho e da mata ciliar. Conclui-se que a distribuição está sendo influenciada principalmente pela profundidade e pela largura da mata ciliar.
A synthesis of the basal thermal state of the Greenland Ice Sheet
Authors: MacGregor Joseph A. , Fahnestock Mark A. , Catania Ginny A. , Aschwanden Andy , Clow Gary D. , Colgan William T. , Gogineni S. Prasad , Morlighem Mathieu , Nowicki Sophie M. J. , Paden John D. , Price Stephen F. , Seroussi Hélène
Published: June 2016

The basal thermal state of an ice sheet (frozen or thawed) is an important control upon its evolution, dynamics, and response to external forcings. However, this state can only be observed directly at sparse boreholes or inferred conclusively from the presence of subglacial lakes. Here we synthesize spatially extensive inferences of the basal thermal state of the Greenland Ice Sheet to better constrain this state. Existing inferences include outputs from the eight thermomechanical ice‐flow models included in the Sea Level Response to Ice Sheet Evolution (SeaRISE) effort. New remote‐sensing inferences of the basal thermal state are derived from Holocene radiostratigraphy, modern surface velocity, and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) imagery. Both thermomechanical modeling and remote inferences generally agree that the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream and large portions of the southwestern ice‐drainage systems are thawed at the bed, whereas the bed beneath the central ice divides, particularly their west facing slopes, is frozen. Elsewhere, there is poorer agreement regarding the basal thermal state. Both models and remote inferences rarely represent the borehole‐observed basal thermal state accurately near NorthGRIP and DYE‐3. This synthesis identifies a large portion of the Greenland Ice Sheet (about one third by area), where additional observations would most improve knowledge of its overall basal thermal state.