bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A macromodel substitute for simple prediction of the lateral behaviour of composite shear walls
Authors: Behnamfar Farhad , Shakeri Esmail , Makhdoumi Akbar
Published: July 2019

Composite shear wall is a structural component consisting of a steel plate connected using shear tabs to a reinforced concrete cover. The steel plate provides for stiffness, strength, and ductility and the concrete cover prevents the steel plate from buckling. In this paper, effects of steel plate's thickness, compressive strength and thickness of the concrete cover and spacing of the shear tabs on the characteristics of the wall in nonlinear lateral behaviour are evaluated and a macromodel substitute for the wall is developed. The macromodel is a generic lateral force-displacement rule for the wall with its characteristics as developed in this paper. Practical ranges of values are accounted for the parameters involved. Such an approach makes it possible to replace the very complicated and time-consuming three-dimensional model of the composite wall with a simple one-dimensional element following the nonlinear lateral force-displacement path as given in this paper.
The Implementation of the Lesson Study in Basic Teacher Education: A Research Review
Authors: Kanellopoulou Eurydice-Maria , Darra Maria
Published: July 2019

The lesson study is a teaching practice that was first applied to the educational system of Japan. It is a form of classroom research in which teachers cooperatively plan, teach, observe and share the results in a class lesson. The purpose of this study is to review the effectiveness of the implementation of the lesson study in basic teacher education through the review of 29 empirical researches conducted both in Greece and the world over the past decade (2008-2018). In particular, a. the contribution of the lesson study in mobilizing and improving the performance of preservice teachers and b. the attitudes and beliefs of preservice teachers and their educators on the use of this particular teaching approach. The results of the research revealed that lesson study contributes to mobilizing preservice teachers, improving their performance, and developing positive attitudes and beliefs of learners and trainers regarding its use in higher education. There is also a need for further research on the implementation of the lesson study in higher education, mainly in Greece, compared to the international field.
National Sovereignty: Socio-Political Transformation in Context of Modern Cyber Realities
Authors: Yurievich Mamychev Alexey , Yurievna Zolochevskaya Elena , Igorevna Miroshnichenko Olga , Aleksandrovich Yevtushenko Sergey , Yuryevich Kerimov Oleg
Published: July 2019

The key idea of the study is the question of the relationship between such categories as “national sovereignty” and “cyberspace”. The authors consider that the current theory of law and positive legal regulation at the present stage do not offer reasonable options for interaction and coexistence of these concepts.

In the conditions of the dramatic changes in the existing realities over the past 30 years, the question arises of the differentiation of legal regulation, which is still more intended to the social relations that existed in the 20th century. Today technical progress is significantly ahead of social, in particular, legal regulation, which, in turn, is seriously tied to the state or, as any law student confirms, “territorial organization of power in a society with sovereignty...”. And here the main question arises about the reasonableness of the above formulation. Is it suitable for existing realities? Or is it itself an obstacle to legalization? The article analyzes various approaches to the legal settlement of relations in cyberspace, as well as offers two options for supranational regulation of these legal relations - through the development and establishment of an extraterritorial international body that will have not only the ability to control public relations within cyberspace, but also special instruments of coercion to influence the citizens of any state, either through the creation of a global system of international acts that will regulate most of the existing questions about the interaction of persons in cyberspace and included a clear mechanism to respond quickly to the emergence of new relations in this sphere.

The authors also consider that the inability at theoretical level to conceptualize the relationship between these categories could lead to the discrediting of such notions as “national state” and “national sovereignty” in the future.
„The glasses” for pain? Sensory discrimination-training in therapy of chronic pain
Authors: Skalski Jacek , Bogucka Magdalena , Saulicz Edward , Adamczyk Wacław M.
Published: July 2019

Chronic pain is a treatment resistant condition and is characterized by functional and structural alterations in the central nervous system (CNS). Those changes are demonstrated by reorganization of the sensory cortex and loss of density in white and grey matter in CNS. The aim of this review was to introduce the sensory discrimination training (SDT), the new therapeutic approach, developed to reverse those changes. SDT is aimed at restoring tactile acuity through training the ability to discriminate sensory stimuli. The most often used forms of SDT are tactile stimuli localization, discrimination of those stimuli and graphaestesia. Our review concentrates on theoretical assumptions underlying the SDT, the most common sensory dysfunctions associated with chronic pain (e.g. tactile acuity changes) and some of the diagnostic methods. The exemplary forms of training in phantom limb pain, complex regional pain syndrome and chronic low back pain were described. In addition, review presents critical evaluation of scientific evidence of SDT in chronic pain, including available systematic reviews and experimental studies. Scientific evidence tends to support the application of SDT in chronic pain, although unambiguous conclusions related to its effectiveness, cannot be drawn. Extensive randomized controlled trials as well as basic research are strongly advised to be conducted, as they can provide knowledge about analgesic properties of SDT in patients and healthy subjects. Quantitative synthesis of available experimental studies is also recommended.
MILITARY AND CIVILIAN INTEGRATED LOGISTICS: CAVEAT EMPTOR (LET THE BUYER BEWARE)! CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE NATO ARTICLE V BATTLEFIELD
Authors: TI, PhD Ronald
Published: July 2019

The past 25 years has seen the increasing use of commercially contracted firms to provide logistic support to Western armies, especially in the British, US, and Australian militaries. The resulting integration of civilian and military logistic personnel and systems to form a joint military-civilian/ public-private integrated logistic system has required a number of adjustments and changes in order for the product to be efficient, effective, and functional and remains a dynamic and ongoing process. In 2018, commercial logistic support is now at the point where certain militaries are deploying non-military logistic contractors forward into 1st and 2nd line logistic support roles. This article will briefly describe the western military trend to commercial logistic contracting, highlighting key points and considerations of which any military will require awareness, if contemplating a similar expansion. It will also emphasise that this growth of civilian contracting has been predicated on low intensity, counterinsurgency conflicts such as deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. 1st and 2nd line commercial logistic support hence remains completely untested in the event of a potential peer or near-peer conflict. The untested nature of commercial contracting in a forward support role is the greatest potential critical vulnerability of militarycivilian integrated logistic systems, especially in the context of a potential NATO Article V -type conflict. The lessons for the Polish military as it considers greater integration of military and civilian logistics as part of a modernised force structure are clear.
ZADRZEWIENIA PRZYDROŻNE W NADLEŚNICTWIE KALISKA
Authors: Nawrocka-Grześkowiak Urszula , Frydel Krzysztof
Published: July 2019

The subject of dendrological inventory and the state of preservation of oak avenue in Bartel Wielki. The alley is the access road from Kaliska to Bartel in Kaliska forest district. The second avenue is the avenue of mixed trees in Wirty near Borzechowo. The inventory covered a total of 154 trees. The dimensions of the trees have become an important criterion taken into account when selecting trees for legal protection. In these lanes there were selected 48 trees that should be legally protected. The avenues described in this article should be protected in the near future.
Die Rolle staatlicher Auswahlentscheidungen im Rechtsschutzsystem der "Konkurrentenverdrängungsklage"
Authors: Weckmann Moritz
Published: July 2019

The legal classification of the so-called "action taken by a competitor" has been controversial for decades. The jurisdiction is still looking for a systematically stringent and just solution. Most recently, the Federal Administrative Court revived the controversy about the legal nature of the governmental selection decision in civil service law.

The work contributes an examination in monographic depth to this debate, which records the current state of discussion in jurisdiction and literature, identifies the governmental selection decision as an integrated administrative act and examines its impact on administrative procedures and legal protection. The legal protection concept, elaborated here, would avoid systematic infringements and normalise the judicial protection. It could be regulated with relatively little legislative effort.
Die Freistellung im Profisport am Beispiel des Fußballs
Authors: Unger Stefan
Published: July 2019

Die Arbeit richtet sich insbesondere an Vereine, Trainer, Spieler und Sportdirektoren, die im Mannschaftsprofisport tätig sind sowie an Sportverbände. Am Beispiel des Fußballs wird beleuchtet, unter welchen Voraussetzungen Trainer, Spieler und Sportdirektoren im Profisport zulässigerweise freigestellt werden können, ob und, wie sich eine Freistellung auf den Vergütungsanspruch eines von der Freistellung betroffenen Akteurs auswirkt sowie welche vertragsgestalterischen Maßnahmen im Zusammenhang mit einer Freistellung rechtswirksam ergriffen werden können. Im Zentrum stehen dabei die für die Praxis hoch relevanten Fragen, ob die Vereine bestimmte Umstände als Grund für eine Freistellung im Vertrag festlegen können und welche kautelarjuristischen Grenzen Vereine bei dem Versuch zu beachten haben, die mit einer Freistellung einhergehenden wirtschaftlichen Belastungen möglichst gering zu halten.
Contract Law in Contemporary International Commerce
Authors: Passarelli Gianluigi
Published: July 2019

According to the Rome I Regulation, ‘the proper functioning of the internal market creates a need, in order to improve the predictability of the outcomes of litigation, certainty as to the law applicable […] therefore legal certainty should be highly foreseeable and as a consequence […] the courts should retain a degree of discretion’.
To illustrate this reasoning, it is necessary to conduct an analysis that focuses critically on the complex relationship between legal processes and market processes. Therefore, this book focuses on a modern economic analysis of contract law as well as on the battle between legal certainty and legal congruence.
In its conclusion, the book points out the urgent need for a new contract law theory that enhances the real economic intentions of the parties involved, and for a new reasonable rule of PiL that does not harm the contractual parties that represent the principal players in the market.
Revision of the genus Cerapanorpa (Mecoptera: Panorpidae) with descriptions of four new species
Authors: Gao Kai , Hua Bao-Zhen
Published: July 2019

The genus Cerapanorpa Gao, Ma & Hua, 2016 is taxonomically revised. Cerapanorpa is confirmed to be endemic to the mountain regions in central China. Nineteen species are recognized in the genus, including four new species: Cerapanorpa baimaensis sp. nov., Cerapanorpa xuebaodinga sp. nov., and Cerapanorpa yanggashana sp. nov. from the Minshan Mountains, and Cerapanorpa taizishana sp. nov. from the northeastern margin of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Six species are transferred from Cerapanorpa back to Panorpa Linnaeus, 1758. An updated key to species is presented.
Identidade e Ensino da Filosofia: correspondências e problematizações
Authors: Velasco Patrícia Del Nero , Barros Caterine Zapata Zilio , Teixeira Bonote Michele Teixeira , Da Costa Oggioni Sergio Da Costa , Pintor Vinícius Defillo
Published: July 2019

O presente artigo constitui-se a partir da seguinte tese defendida por Alejandro Cerletti na obra O ensino de filosofia como problema filosófico: os questionamentos sobre o que é filosofia e o que significa ensiná-la mantêm estreita relação, enlaçando aspectos cruciais da atividade filosófica. Fruto de um exercício proposto na disciplina Filosofia do Ensino de Filosofia do Curso de Licenciatura em Filosofia da Universidade Federal do ABC, o texto tem como objetivo apresentar diferentes ensaios sobre as correlações entre o que é filosofia e o que seria o ensino de filosofia nessas distintas perspectivas, problematizando-as.dth: 0px; "> O presente artigo constitui-se a partir da seguinte tese defendida por Alejandro Cerletti naobra O ensino de filosofia como problema filosófico: os questionamentos sobre o que éfilosofia e o que significa ensiná-la mantêm estreita relação, enlaçando aspectos cruciais daatividade filosófica. Fruto de um exercício proposto na disciplina Filosofia do Ensino deFilosofia do Curso de Licenciatura em Filosofia da Universidade Federal do ABC, o texto temcomo objetivo apresentar diferentes ensaios sobre as correlações entre o que é filosofia e oque seria o ensino de filosofia nessas distintas perspectivas, problematizando-as.
A Bildung e a instituição escolar: o modelo hegeliano de escola
Authors: Nicolau Marcos Fábio Alexandre
Published: July 2019

Em seus Gymnasialreden (1808-1815), Hegel afirma ser a formação cultural (Bildung) o resultado do processo de desenvolvimento do homem, mas enfatiza a necessidade da mediação de uma teoria da educação (Erziehung), a ser realizada nas instituições escolares, como fundamento desse processo. O presente artigo pretende enunciar quais elementos a instituição escolar deve possuir para realizar esse processo formativo a partir da análise dos discursos erigidos pelo filósofo como reitor e professor do Ginásio de Nüremberg. A relevância da educação escolar no processo de formação do homem é evidenciada por Hegel em seus discursos, justificando-a como momento mediador entre a saída da vida familiar e a entrada na sociedade civil.
União metodológica uma possibilidade de leitura e escrita filosófica
Authors: Barcelos Robson Da Rosa
Published: July 2019

O presente panorama político-educacional sofreu mudanças com a obrigatoriedade do ensino de filosofia nas escolas de ensino médio do Brasil. Necessita-se pensar e re-pensar meios otimizadores do ensino de filosofia, onde leitura e escrita são os principais meios do pensamento filosófico perpassar a história. Destarte trabalhar com textos clássicos de filosofia; buscar novas metodologias eficientes ao ensino e aprendizagem filosóficos; e promover a interdisciplinariedade tornam-se capitais. Assim investigamos para descobrir metodologias originais para o ensino e aprendizagem de filosofia culminando em Porta (2002) e Gallo (2007). O segundo propõem quatro momentos: sensibilização, problematização, investigação e conceituação. Conforme Porta (2007) o leitor deve ser capaz traduzir e re-traduzi-lo, da seguinte forma: re-tradução semântico gramatical, re-tradução técnica, taxonomia semântica, re-tradução lógica e modalização veritativa. Durante o Programa Institucional de Bolsa de Iniciação à Docência nas produções textuais dos estudantes observa-se as posições perante o autor e o esforço em defender suas crenças contra as teses. Assim os discentes clarificam seu posicionamento, ou seja, sua “modalização veritativa”. Portanto, mesmo existindo a distância temporal e linguística entre os alunos e os filósofos, isso não foi barreira para eles compreenderem o texto.
Análise dos entraves para implementação da logística reversa em indústrias de Brejo Santo (CE)
Authors: Silva Francisca Jayne Gomes da , Oliveira Alyne Leite de
Published: July 2019

Com o objetivo de identificar e analisar os entraves percebidos pelos gestores das indústrias da cidade de Brejo Santo (CE) para implementação da logística reversa como elemento favorecedor não apenas do gerenciamento ambiental, mas também com foco na sustentabilidade do negócio, o estudo em questão caracterizou-se por ser de natureza básica, abordagem qualitativa e uso de fontes bibliográficas realizando o aprofundamento das teorias existentes com enfoque descritivo a partir da aplicação de entrevistas com os gestores das 03 indústrias abordadas, caracterizando-se como um estudo multi casos. O estudo leva à compreensão de que os gestores reconhecem a necessidade estratégica de trabalhar a logística reversa de forma integrada com a sua cadeia de suprimento, à medida que essa integração possa baratear as práticas reversas em favor da existência dos bens de produção e participação com meio ambiente. Assim torna-se viável fazer logística reversa estando alinhado com os seus fornecedores, clientes e canais de distribuição, porém ainda visualizam um custo superior à adesão das práticas.
Avaliação de programas sociais e políticas públicas: panorama da produção científica de 1990 a 2015
Authors: Menezes Gustavo Silva , Mourão Luciana
Published: July 2019

O foco de especialistas e autoridades governamentais sob os resultados de programas sociais tem sido ampliado, cada vez mais torna-se importante para a Gestão Publica, que existam informações disponíveis sobre os programas desenvolvidos pelo Governo. O estudo apresenta conclusões de uma pesquisa a parti da revisão bibliométrica, debruçada sobre a literatura brasileira, nas duas últimas décadas, sobre o tema avaliação de programas sociais e políticas públicas. O objetivo foi apresentar a distribuição ao longo do período considerando localização geográfica da produção, temática, além dos principias centros de pesquisa e pesquisadores e suas relações. Uma investigação realizada de formada inovadora no Brasil, utilizando as bases do Google Scholar com a utilização do software Publish or Perish, tendo como descritores os termos “Avaliação de programas sociais” e “Avaliação de políticas públicas”. Retornaram 329 textos dos quais 217 atenderam aos critérios da pesquisa. Os resultados cumpriram com os objetivos da pesquisa, retratando os principais autores, os temas relevantes, os periódicos, bem como os anos mais produtivos e os índices de impacto pelo Google Acadêmico. Observamos um crescimento das pesquisas no período, com prevalência dos temas Educação, Saúde, Segurança Alimentar, Agricultura e Emprego e Renda. Recomendamos a ampliação da discussão sobre a temática com uma proposta de agenda de pesquisa. .
Balanced Scorecard em instituições de ensino: aplicação em um instituto federal de Santa Catarina
Authors: Da Silveira Mariana , Petri Sergio Murilo
Published: July 2019

Planejamento e gestão estratégica estão cada vez mais presentes no cotidiano das organizações públicas, baseados principalmente em experiências do setor privado. Neste sentido, a instituição objeto deste estudo tornou público, em 30 de dezembro de 2014, a primeira edição do seu planejamento estratégico, o Planejamento Estratégico 2013-2017. No entanto, no planejamento não estavam previstos mecanismos para avaliar o desempenho da instituição. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho é aplicar a ferramenta de avaliação de desempenho Balanced Scorecard (BSC) em um Instituto Federal localizado no estado de Santa Catarina. Este estudo é uma pesquisa-ação com objetivo descritivo, no qual a definição do portfólio bibliográfico ocorreu com a utilização da metodologia Proknow-C, bem como foram utilizados livros e outros artigos relacionados ao tema. Partindo dos objetivos estratégicos pré-elaborados no planejamento estratégico da instituição e após entrevistas com os gestores, elaborou-se o painel de desempenho do BSC que dará subsídio para os gestores acompanharem a realização dos objetivos estratégicos em relação às metas propostas. Por meio do estudo, observou-se que o BSC pode ser considerado como uma promissora ferramenta para a avaliação de desempenho de instituições de ensino e constatou-se que dos sete objetivos estratégicos analisados, apenas o objetivo estratégico “criar manuais e fluxos de trabalho no IFC” não havia atingido 50% da meta, que é implantar até o final de 2017.
Practicum Evaluation of Degrees of Teaching in Primary and Childhood Education in Teruel (Spain) in the face of a coordinated management experience between the university and the educational administration
Authors: Ponz Miranda Adrián , Abarca Sos Alberto , Ramo Garzarán Rosario Marta
Published: July 2019

El Prácticum es considerado como un proceso esencial en la formación del futuro docente. En este trabajo se muestra la valoración ejercida por los tres agentes participantes, maestros/as, estudiantes y profesorado universitario, tras un acuerdo de mejora organizativa entre la administración educativa y la universidad. Los estudiantes valoran mejor la labor realizada por su maestro/a tutor/a que la ejercida por su profesor/a tutor/a universitario/a. Los/as maestros/as tutores/as y el profesorado universitario solicitan un mayor reconocimiento (incentivos) por parte de las instituciones responsables, administración educativa y universidad, que deben proporcionar más medios si realmente desean mejorar la formación de nuestro profesorado.

Practicum is seen as an essential part of the training of future teachers. This paper shows the results of an assessment of the whole module following an on-line survey involving the three participating agents (i.e. school teachers, students and university lecturers). This was inspired by a joint endeavour to enhance and strengthen the communication and cooperation between the educational administrations and the university. Students value the work done by their school mentor better than that of their university mentor. Both school and university mentors ask for greater recognition (incentives) from the responsible institutions, educational administration and university, all of which must provide more means if they really want to improve the training of pre-service teachers.
Coeducation as a perspective for History teaching in Secondary Compulsory Education
Authors: Sáez-Rosenkranz Isidora , Barriga-Ubed Elvira , Bellatti Ilaria
Published: July 2019

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar la perspectiva coeducativa de tres unidades didácticas de innovación docente dirigidas a diferentes niveles de la Educación Secundaria en el ámbito de la enseñanza de las ciencias sociales (Atenas; Amores y Revolución). Para ello hemos realizado dos procedimientos de análisis, uno asociado a los materiales en sí y el otro, a su puesta en práctica. El análisis de los materiales se ha realizado mediante el análisis del contenido, mientras la aplicación ha sido realizada a partir del análisis de notas de campo extraídas a través de observación no participante. De estos análisis es posible establecer que tanto las unidades, como su aplicación, abordan la perspectiva coeducativa, aunque su explotación en la práctica educativa queda condicionada por la acción docente. En este sentido, sería necesario profundizar en la formación inicial y continua del profesorado.

The objective of this article is to analyze the coeducational perspective of three teaching innovation proposals: Athens, the origin of democracy, The loves of my life and Women and Industrial Revolution. The three proposals are oriented to different levels of Secondary Compulsory Education in the field of social sciences teaching. To do so, we have carried out two analysis procedures, one associated with the materials themselves and the other, with their implementation. The analysis of the materials has been done through content analysis, while the application has been made from the analysis of field notes extracted through non-participant observation. From this analysis, it is possible to state that both, the units and their implementation, put into practice several dimensions of coeducational perspective, although its exploitation in educational practice is conditioned by teaching action. In this sense, it would be necessary to the didactic designs as well as in initial and continuous teacher’s training programs.
Teachers’ perception of technology integration in learning spaces
Authors: Escofet Anna , Gros Begoña , López Marta , Marimon-Martí Marta
Published: July 2019

La definición de las características de un espacio de aprendizaje nos sitúa frente a la existencia de tres dimensiones de análisis clave para su diseño conceptual: la dimensión ambiental, la dimensión pedagógica y la dimensión digital (Bautista y Borges, 2013). El artículo muestra los resultados de una investigación que tiene por objetivo analizar los conocimientos, preferencias, percepciones y necesidades del profesorado respecto a la configuración del aula como espacio de aprendizaje, concretamente en relación a la dimensión digital. Para ello se realizó un estudio cuantitativo mediante el método de encuesta a una muestra de 847 docentes de educación infantil, primaria y secundaria. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que los docentes perciben que la dimensión digital debería ser uno de los elementos clave para plantear nuevos espacios de aprendizaje en las escuelas.

The definition of the characteristics of a learning space places us before the existence of three dimensions of key analysis for its conceptual design, the environmental dimension, the pedagogical dimension and the digital dimension (Bautista and Borges, 2013). The article shows the results of a research that aims to know the knowledge, preferences, perceptions and needs of teachers regarding the configuration of the classroom as a learning space, specifically in relation to the digital dimension. To do this, a quantitative study was carried out using the survey method of a sample of 847 preschool, primary and secondary education teachers. The results obtained show that teachers identify the digital dimension and consider that this should be one of the key elements to propose new learning spaces in schools.
Investigación en Tecnología Educativa y avance del conocimiento abierto
Authors: Salinas Jesús
Published: July 2019

Editorial Nº 6 Junio 2019 Revista Interuniversitaria de Investigación en Tecnología Educativa (RIITE)

Editorial Nº 6 June 2019 Journal Interuniversitaria de Investigación en Tecnología Educativa (RIITE)
Interview Catherine Cronin
Authors: Cronin Catherine
Published: July 2019

Entrevista a Catherine Cronin

Interview Catherine Cronin
Imaginario social e ideología en discursos patronales de Sax (1890-2010) y Rubí (1890-2003) bajo la perspectiva retórico-pragmática
Authors: Laborda Gil Xavier
Published: July 2019

El artículo trata de la retórica de las salutaciones de las fiestas patronales en las localidades de Sax (Alicante, 1890–2010) y Rubí (Barcelona, 1890–2003). Estos corpus textuales proceden de los programa de las fiestas patronales. Los discursos reflejan vinculaciones institucionales, circunstancias históricas e influencias del periodismo y la publicidad. El estudio de las salutaciones, del subgénero epidíctico, muestra elementos de influencia ideológica y de creación del imaginario social. En los corpus de Sax y Rubí se aprecian las etapas informativa (1890–1930), ideológica (1931–1978) y publicitaria (1979–), en las que se pasa de una producción descriptiva (1890–1930) a otras de intención explícitamente ideológica (1931–1978) y, finalmente, publicitaria (1979–). Los discursos y los programas en que aparecen son constructos semióticos que reflejan discursos ideológicos y persuasivos sobre intereses sociales cambiantes, que cumplen finalidades de estabilización o de cuestionamiento de formas de poder.

“Social imaginary and ideology in patron speeches. A rhetoric and pragmatic study of the festive corpus of Sax (1890.2010) and Rubí (1890–2003)”. The paper deals with the rhetoric of the salutations of the festivities in the localities of Sax (Alicante, 1890–2010) and Rubí (Barcelona, 1890–2003). These textual corpus come from the program of the patron festivities. The speeches reflect institutional linkages, historical circumstances and influences of journalism and publicity. The study of salutations, of the epidictic subgenre, shows elements of ideological influence and creation of the social imaginary. The informative (1890–1930), ideological (1931–1978) and advertising (1979–) stages are shown in those corpus from Sax and Rubí, in which one goes from a descriptive production (1890–1930) to one of explicit ideology (1931–1978) and, finally, the advertising stage (1979–). The speeches and programs in which they appear are semiotic constructs that reflect ideological and persuasive discourses on changing social interests, which fulfill goals of stabilization or questioning of forms of power.
X-ray Computed Tomography Instrument Performance Evaluation, Part II: Sensitivity
to Rotation Stage Errors
Authors: Muralikrishnan Bala , Shilling Megan , Phillips Steve , Ren Wei , Lee Vincent , Kim Felix
Published: July 2019

The development of standards for evaluating the performance of X-ray computed
tomography (XCT) instruments is ongoing within the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
working committees. A key challenge in developing documentary standards is to
identify test procedures that are sensitive to known error sources. In Part I of
this work, we described the effect of geometry errors associated with the detector
and determined their influence through simulations on sphere center-to-center
distance errors and sphere form errors for spheres located in the tomographically
reconstructed measurement volume. We also introduced a new simulation method, the
single-point ray tracing method, to efficiently perform the distance and form error
computations and presented data validating the method. In this second part, also
based on simulation studies, we describe the effect of errors associated with the
rotation stage on sphere center-to-center distance errors and sphere form errors for
spheres located in the tomographically reconstructed measurement volume. We
recommend optimal sphere center locations that are most sensitive to rotation stage
errors for consideration by documentary standards committees in the development of
test procedures for performance evaluation.
Commercially available antibiotic-laden PMMA-covered locking nails for the treatment of fracture-related infections - A retrospective case analysis of 10 cases
Authors: Jorge-Mora Alberto , Amhaz-Escanlar Samer , Fernandez-Pose Sabela , García-Iglesias Adrián , Mandia-Mancebo Fermín , Franco-Trepat Eloi , Guillán-Fresco María , Pino-Minguez Jesús
Published: July 2019

Abstract. Introduction: Fracture-related infections (FRIs) are a devastating complication. FRIs are challenging and should be addressed with a multidisciplinary approach. An FRI should be addressed surgically by non-viable bone debridement, local antibiotic deposition, minimization of dead space and fracture stabilization. Antibiotic-laden PMMA-covered nails are a viable option to face these complications. To demonstrate the safety and utility of commercially available antibiotic-laden PMMA-covered nails, we performed a review of the cases operated in our institution and a cost analysis to compare the cost of a commercial nail to other available alternatives.Material and methods: We designed a retrospective study of consecutive cases to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of antibiotic-laden PMMA-covered commercial nails and designed a cost analysis of commercial coated nails compared to other custom-made alternatives.Results: We treated seven tibias and three femurs. Nine patients fully fit the criteria for FRI. There was one case of reintervention because of persistent drainage. All fractures healed, and in the first year post-intervention, there were no signs or symptoms of infection. There were no complications related to the commercially available nail that was used. There is a small increase in the direct quantifiable cost in commercially available nails, but non-quantifiable cost should be assessed individually.Conclusions: Commercially available antibiotic-laden PMMA-covered nails are a safe and useful treatment option for complicated cases of lower limb long bone reconstruction. The low complication rate and the straightforward technique compensate for the direct cost increase in most situations.
Introducción a la grabación 360º
Authors: Soler-Adillon Joan
Published: July 2019

Vídeo 360°, o vídeo en 360°, hace referencia a un tipo de creación videográfica estrechamente relacionada con la nueva era de la realidad virtual (RV) que estamos viviendo actualmente. En este artículo vamos a hacer un recorrido por el proceso creativo, a modo introductorio, desde la conceptualización hasta la distribución del vídeo 360°.
PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFITIES OF “TENELIJA” STONE
Authors: Mandžić Kenan , Ibrahimović Adnan , Mandžić Enver
Published: July 2019

Stone “Tenelija” is categorized as oolitic limestone. This stone was used to build a number of constructions in Herzegovina, and one of the most famous is the “Old Bridge” in Mostar. The stone is characterized by its specific physical and mechanical characteristics. Stone “Tenelija” has low uniaxial compression strength, low modulus of elasticity, large porosity, big influence of water on its uniaxial strength, and yet many objects that were built hundreds of years ago, form this rock, still stand. The paper presents the laboratory testing of physical and mechanical characteristics of the samples of various sizes, with all specificities. Also, mutual correlations of the results was analyzed and presented.
Genomics analysis of genes encoding respiratory burst oxidase homologs (RBOHs) in jatropha and the comparison with castor bean
Authors: Zhao Yongguo , Zou Zhi
Published: July 2019

Respiratory burst oxidase homologs (RBOHs), which catalyze the production of superoxide from oxygen and NADPH, play key roles in plant growth and development, hormone signaling, and stress responses. Compared with extensive studies in model plants arabidopsis and rice, little is known about RBOHs in other species. This study presents a genome-wide analysis of Rboh family genes in jatropha (Jatropha curcas) as well as the comparison with castor bean (Ricinus communis), another economically important non-food oilseed crop of the Euphorbiaceae family. The family number of seven members identified from the jatropha genome is equal to that present in castor bean, and further phylogenetic analysis assigned these genes into seven groups named RBOHD, -C, -B, -E, -F, -N, and -H. In contrast to a high number of paralogs present in arabidopsis and rice that experienced several rounds of recent whole-genome duplications, no duplicate was identified in both jatropha and castor bean. Conserved synteny and one-to-one orthologous relationship were observed between jatropha and castor bean Rboh genes. Although exon-intron structures are usually highly conserved between orthologs, loss of certain introns was observed for JcRbohB, JcRbohD, and RcRbohN, supporting their divergence. Global gene expression profiling revealed diverse patterns of JcRbohs over various tissues. Moreover, expression patterns of JcRbohs during flower development as well as various stresses were also investigated. These findings will not only improve our knowledge on species-specific evolution of the Rboh gene family, but also provide valuable information for further functional analysis of Rboh genes in jatropha.
Range extension of the Triodia Earless Skink Hemiergis millewae, and first record in New South Wales
Authors: Farquhar Jules E.
Published: July 2019

A specimen of the Triodia Earless Skink Hemiergis millewae was discovered on the Barrier Range of far-western New South Wales (NSW). This observation is significant because it constitutes the first record of the species in NSW and the Broken Hill Complex bioregion, extending the species’ range 140 km north-east of the nearest known population in South Australia. Suitable spinifex habitat for H. millewae is highly isolated and small in extent on the Barrier Range, and the species may qualify for listing as a threatened species in NSW. I discuss the cause of apparent disjunctions in the species’ distribution and highlight the need for additional survey effort.
Projection of Paddy Production in Kedah Malaysia: A Case Study
Authors: Yusof Zahayu Md , Misiran Masnita , Baharin Nur Fatiha , Yaacob Mohammad Fahmi , Aziz Nur Athirah Binti Abdul , Sanan Nur Hanani Binti
Published: July 2019

Rice is a staple food for Malaysian. Malaysian paddy farmers contributed up to 70% of the country’s needs. However, climate change impact to the agriculture activities. The aim of this study is to forecast the paddy production for four years in Kedah, Malaysia. Naïve forecasting method was used in this study. The forecasted results for the paddy production values from 2013 to 2016 are considered in this study. The finding shows that the decrease of paddy production in the year of 2013 but the paddy production increased from year 2014 until 2016. Overall, this research work forecasted gradual increments for the projection of four years rice’s production in Kedah.
Microbial Gimics: Strategies of Successful Pathogenicity by Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Nwokediuko Ifeoma , Adeleye Samuel Adeniyi
Published: July 2019

Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen associated with a variety of clinical diseases. It is the leading cause of wound infections, skin infections, respiratory infections as well as device-related infections. This review comprehensively covers the virulence determinants of the organism and the different mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in the organism. Recently, Staphylococcus aureus has become a serious threat because of its ability to evolve which has led to challenges in the treatment of infections caused by the organism.
Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude and Performance Regarding Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Southwest of Iran
Authors: Khanpaye Atefe , Madmoli Yaghoob , Riahipour Banafsheh , Mohebifar Maede , Madmoli Mostafa , Mahmoodi Razie , Shirmardi Shokofe
Published: July 2019

Background and Aim: It seems that measuring the level of knowledge and attitude towards gestational diabetes mellitus is essential. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and performance of gestational diabetes among women referring to health centers Masjed-Soleyman in 2018.

Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 142 women referred to health centers in Masjed-Soleyman in Iran were evaluated by convenience sampling method. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire entitled "Assessing the level of knowledge, attitude and performance of mothers from gestational diabetes mellitus". Data analysis with spss-20 software using T-test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficient was done.

Results: In this study, 142 women with an average age of 38.88 ± 16.91 were studied. Of these, 47.9% were diploma, 31.7% higher than diploma and 20.4% were illiterate. The mean score of knowledge, attitude and performance of these individuals were 19.14 ± 8.94, 20.77 ± 5.71, and 8. 21. ± 3.21 that indicating good knowledge and performance and average attitude about gestational diabetes. Female employees had significantly higher knowledge, attitude and performance than others (p <0.05), But there was no significant relationship between the mean scores of knowledge, attitude and practice, number of abortions, education, gestational age and information source (p <0.05).

Conclusion: The results showed that knowledge, attitude and performance in these people are at an acceptable level, but not yet ideal. It is suggested that online education programs should be developed for pregnant women with a special focus on gestational diabetes mellitus.
NOTAS SOBRE A CONSCIÊNCIA DAS CLASSES SUBALTERNAS EM ALGUNS ESTUDOS BRASILEIROS
Authors: Vianna Vasconcellos Dora
Published: July 2019

Neste artigo, destaca-se a importância de alguns estudos que se dedicaram a compreender o agir político das classes subalternas por meio da análise do fenômeno religioso do fanatismo ou do messianismo. É o que se depreende dos ensaios pioneiros de Nina Rodrigues e Arthur Ramos e das análises sociológicas de Roger Bastide e Maria Isaura Pereira de Queiroz. Com a passagem do ensaio para a sociologia consolidou-se a explicação da crença messiânica pela noção de mana. A partir disso, uma nova interpretação foi elaborada para os anseios políticos da classe subalterna e para a liderança a que ela se conforma.

NOTES ON THE CONSCIENCE OF SUBALTERN CLASSES IN SOME BRAZILIAN STUDIES

The article emphasizes the importance of some studies dedicated to understand the subaltern classes performance through the analysis of fanaticism or the messianism phenomena. That can be noticed on pioneer essays of Nina Rodrigues and Arthur Ramos, and in the sociological analysis of Roger Bastide and Maria Isaura Pereira de Queiroz. With the passage from essay to sociology, the explanation of messianism was consolidated by the notion of mana. This new perspective enable us to elaborate another interpretation of the political aspirations of subaltern classes, as well as the leadership that they allow to be subjected.

Key-words: Conscience of subaltern classes. Messianism. Brazilian social thought. Sociology

NOTES SUR LA CONSCIENCE DES CLASSES SUBALTERNES DANS CERTAINSETUDES BRESILIENS

L´article met en evidence l’importance de certains études qui se dediquent à comprendre l’actuation politique des classes subalternes à travers de l’analyse du phénomène du fanatisme ou messianisme. C’est cella qui on peut retrouver dans des essais pionniers de Nina Rodrigues et de Arthur Ramos, et dans les analyses sociologiques de Roger Bastide et Maria Isaura Pereira de Queiroz. On observe qui, avec la passage du essai à la sociologie, se consolide la explication de la croyance messianique par la notion demana. Avec cette nouvelle perspective s`elabore une nouvelle intérpretation sur les aspirations de la classe subalterne, aussi qu’une compreension de la leadership à laquelle cette classe se conforme.

Mots-clés: Conscience de la classe subalterne. Messianisme. Pensée socialle brésilienne. Sociologie.

 
WHAT IS LEFT? Nota crítica sobre desigualdade e justiça
Authors: Pereira da Silva Josué
Published: July 2019

O artigo começa com uma definição do conceito de esquerda a partir de sua luta histórica contra a desigualdade social, para discutir, em seguida, a crise contemporânea da esquerda, relacionando-a com os temas da igualdade e da justiça. Por fim, com base na literatura contemporânea pertinente, articula uma agenda de temas capazes de resgatar a esquerda da crise atual.

WHAT IS LEFT? Critical note on inequality and justice

The article starts by presenting a definition of the concept of the Left founded on its historical struggle against social inequality. Secondly, the article deals with the contemporary crisis of the Left by relating it to an analysis of the themes of equality and justice. In conclusion, based on the literature about the subject, it articulates a thematic agenda capable of rescuing the Left from the nowadays crisis.

Key-words: Left. Crisis. Equality. Justice. Brazil.

WHAT IS LEFT? Note critique sur inégalité et justice

L’article commence avec une définition de la gauche à partir de leur lutte historique contre l’inégalité sociale, pour discuter en suite la crise contemporaine de la gauche en relation avec les thèmes de l’égalité et de la justice. En conclusion, s’appuyant sur la literature contenporaine sur le sujet, l’article articule une agenda de thèmes capable de faire la gauche sortir de la crise actuel.

Mots-clés: Gauche. Crise. Egalite. Justice. Brésil.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Peer Review Among Top 100 Medical Journals
Authors: Li Zhi-Qiang , Xu Hui-Lin , Cao Hui-Juan , Liu Zhao-Lan , Fei Yu-Tong , Liu Jian-Ping
Published: December 2024

This cross-sectional study of 100 top medical journals examines policies for use of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI in peer review.
Challenges of Surveillance in Implementing Nonoperative Management for Rectal Cancer
Authors: Hilty Chu Bailey K. , Loria Anthony , Dhimal Totadri , Cai Xueya , Gao Shan , Li Yue , Temple Larissa K. , Colugnati Fernando , Cupertino Paula , Ramsdale Erika E. , Fleming Fergal J.
Published: December 2024

Importance

Close surveillance for detection of local tumor regrowth is critical for patients opting for nonoperative management after neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer. However, there are minimal data regarding the feasibility and adherence to National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) surveillance guidelines for these patients.

Objective

To determine adherence rates to NCCN-recommended surveillance in patients undergoing nonoperative management for rectal cancer.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This retrospective cohort study included patients treated at a single academic center (University of Rochester, Rochester, New York) from 2012 to 2023, with analysis completed from March through May 2024. Patients with clinical stage I to III rectal cancer who underwent treatment with neoadjuvant therapy, achieved a clinical complete response (or initially near complete clinical response), and elected for nonoperative management were enrolled.

Exposure

Achievement of recommended surveillance.

Main Outcomes and Measures

The primary outcome was adherence to surveillance guidelines for patients undergoing nonoperative management for rectal cancer. Secondary outcomes included assessment of oncologic outcomes stratified by adherence to surveillance.

Results

Eighty-five patients (54 male [63.5%]; median [IQR] age, 63.0 [54.0-73.0] years) were managed nonoperatively and followed for a median of 4.04 years (95% CI, 3.17-4.58 years). The 5-year overall survival was 82.3% (95% CI, 71.8%-94.5%), the 5-year disease-specific survival was 95.1% (95% CI, 89.6%-100.0%), the rate of local regrowth was 24.7% (21 patients), and the rate of distant metastases was 12.9% (11 patients). Among the 77 patients with more than 6 months of follow-up in their first year of surveillance, only 39.0% of patients (30 patients) achieved NCCN-recommended surveillance in the first year, and this decreased to 15.0% (3 patients) by year 5. However, the time to local regrowth and distant metastasis were similar regardless of the level of surveillance.

Conclusions and Relevance

In this cohort study of patients with rectal cancer undergoing surveillance after nonoperative management, most did not achieve NCCN-recommended guidelines, although outcomes were not associated with surveillance intensity. This highlights the need for prospective evaluation of a surveillance regimen that is both feasible for patients and health care systems increasingly using nonoperative management. In addition, studies are warranted to explore patient preferences in rectal cancer care and to identify barriers to optimal surveillance.