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La concepción estructural de la ciencia. Una lectura histórica desde sus aportes a la pragmática
Authors: Gonzalo Adriana
Published: December 2017

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo central realizar aportes a la historia de la filosofía de la ciencia en general, y de la Concepción Estructural (CE) en particular, resaltando las contribuciones que desde esta última se han realizado en el campo de la pragmática; como también evaluar dichos logros, y señalar los límites y potencialidades de las propuestas analizadas en marco de la CE. En una primer etapa se comentarán los primeros desarrollos de las ideas pragmáticas en la CE, en integración con la propuesta kuhniana (Sneed 1971; Stegmüller 1973, 1976, 1978, 1979); para proseguir con los desarrollos posteriores en esta línea de trabajo (Moulines 1982, 1991a, 1991b, 2002); Balzer, Moulines, y Sneed 1987). Finalmente, se evaluará el “intento conciliatorio” entre enfoques socio-históricos y enfoques formales en relación a los aportes a una pragmática de la ciencia dentro de la CE y se cuestionará la visión de la “historia heredada” de la filosofía de la ciencia.
Una consideración del cierre categorial de G. Bueno como perspectiva materialista de la ciencia
Authors: Lafuente Guantes Mª Isabel
Published: December 2017

En este trabajo se considera la orientación filosófica que cobra la ciencia desde la perspectiva materialista de la Teoría del Cierre Categorial. Se da cuenta de cómo entender la teoría como ideología, y se muestra que concebirla como señal permite percibir que ésta teoría materialista de la ciencia establece dos objetivos científicos fundamentales: el operacionalismo y el desarrollo y/o progreso, y pone de relieve un problema: la falta de desarrollo de la articulación entre conocimiento y acción que permita atender a la axiología.
El evolucionismo y las ideologías políticas
Authors: Casal Paula
Published: December 2017

Este artículo discute las implicaciones ético-políticas que han seguido atribuyéndose al darwinismo en las numerosas obras publicadas a raíz del bicentenario del nacimiento de Darwin. Analiza la relación del darwinismo con el materialismo, el marxismo, el darwinismo social, la eugenesia, el conservadurismo, el creacionismo y el ateísmo, distinguiendo las justificadas asociaciones de ciertas hipótesis biológicas con varias tendencias políticas y la injustificada asociación del evolucionismo con distintas ideologías.
Contextualismo meta-epistemológico y el problema del criterio
Authors: Laera Rodrigo
Published: December 2017

El artículo propone una alternativa contextualista, o contextualismo meta-epistemológico, al problema del criterio. Dicha alternativa consiste en que se puede optar por el particularismo o por el metodismo según el contexto de reflexión en el que se encuentre el sujeto. Dado que los criterios de conocimiento cambian dependiendo de las circunstancias, podría argumentarse que el contextualismo meta-epistemológico se acerca al relativismo epistémico. Sin embargo, la diferencia entre ambos reside en que el relativismo epistémico considera que no hay una jerarquía de criterios: todos los criterios de conocimiento son igualmente válidos. En cambio, el contextualismo meta-epistemológico sostiene que el conocimiento es una generalización a partir de criterios que pueden ser fijos en un contexto determinado, ya que con gran frecuencia han resultado más efectivos que otros criterios competidores. Por último, se discuten las implicaciones de aplicar el contextualismo meta-epistemológico en la obtención de conocimiento básico, entendido como conocimiento fácil, en el contexto de la vida diaria.
Pragmática trascendental y ontología social. Acerca de la determinación lingüística de las acciones humanas
Authors: Paolicchi Leandro
Published: December 2017

Se trata de demostrar en este trabajo que no es posible identificar una acción con sentido, es decir, una acción propiamente humana, sin presuponer inevitablemente al mismo tiempo una comunidad real e ideal de comunicación. Se desarrollará aquí sistemáticamente una idea fundamental de la pragmática trascendental del lenguaje que consiste en la consideración del lenguaje como constitutivo del sentido. Con este propósito, se procederá, luego de una breve explicación del trasfondo sistemático histórico de la crítica trascendental del sentido en Apel (I), a un desarrollo del concepto histórico de mundo de la vida, tal como es adoptado en los planteos pragmático-trascendentales (II). Luego de una crítica de la forma en que parece entenderse el sentido en Schütz, se arribará a la necesidad de considerar a las acciones, si bien no explícitamente como un lenguaje, sí con una forma similar a este (III). Finalmente, se extraerán algunas conclusiones (IV).
La compenetración. Contribuciones para una fenomenología de los temples
Authors: Garrido-Maturano Ángel
Published: December 2017

El artículo realiza un análisis fenomenológico-trascendental de los temples anímicos. El análisis se propone, en primer lugar, deslindar la esencia de los temples en tanto que fenómenos afectivos. En segundo determinar la condición de posibilidad del acaecimiento de un temple. Para ello desarrolla la hipótesis según la cual los temples se dan como una compenetración entre el estar del cuerpo viviente y su aquí espacial. Finaliza señalando la importancia práctica de la fenomenología de los temples.
Filosofía, institución, enseñanza. Perspectivas filosóficas contemporáneas
Authors: Martínez Quintanar Miguel Ángel
Published: December 2017

En este trabajo se reflexiona sobre la propuesta de Jacques Derrida a propósito de la relación de la filosofía con su institución y enseñanza actuales. El objetivo de esta reflexión es exponer, analizar e interpretar las aporías que, según Derrida, se refieren a la escena escolar, finalidad, lugar, enseñanza, institución, magisterio, didáctica y tiempo de la filosofía. En el análisis y la interpretación se defiende que la propuesta de Derrida es compatible y puede completarse con las aportaciones de filósofos de corrientes diversas: Martha Nussbaum, Gianni Vattimo, Max Horkheimer, Alain Badiou, Pierre Hadot, Dario Antiseri. El concepto de síntesis disyuntiva, concebido por Gilles Deleuze, posibilita la realización de esta tarea constructiva, afirmativa y reivindicativa.
El khorismós platónico como diferencia ontológica: sobre su incidencia en la praxis política
Authors: Rodríguez Pérez Jezabel
Published: December 2017

El propósito del presente artículo radica en examinar el cruce de influencias entre la teoría ontológica y la praxis política. Más específicamente, nos interesa analizar de qué manera el estatus otorgado al khorismós platónico, es decir, al límite irrebesable entre el ámbito de los archaí y la dimensión de lo fenoménico, ha determinado el quehacer político europeo. La tesis que nos proponemos defender se formularía, pues, de la siguiente forma: las distintas posturas políticas que han caracterizado de manera paradigmática nuestro devenir cultural son un correlato del modo en el que ha sido pensada la diferencia ontológica que supone el khorismós platónico.
Evaluating Basic Grammar Projects, Using the SAMR Model (La evaluación de proyectos de Gramática Básica según el modelo SAMR)
Authors: Giangiulio Lobo Alejandra , Lara Jiménez Rocío
Published: December 2017

AbstractThe research evaluates the projects assigned in two basic grammar courses of the English teaching majors, at Universidad Nacional in Costa Rica, using the SAMR framework for evaluating learning activities that implemented Information and Communication Technologies. First, the relevance of the use of these projects is presented. Second, the SAMR framework is explained. Third, the six different projects are discussed and evaluated according to the SAMR framework, taking into consideration the students’ perceptions. Recommendations are given regarding the use of technology to learn grammatical structures. Resumen Se analizan proyectos efectuados en dos cursos básicos de gramática para las carreras de enseñanza del inglés, en la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, mediante el modelo SAMR para la evaluación de actividades de aprendizaje que se valen de tecnologías de la información y la comunicación. En primer lugar, se refiere a la pertinencia del uso de este tipo de proyecto; en segundo lugar, se describe y explica tal modelo; y en tercer lugar se analizan los proyectos llevados a cabo con base en el modelo, teniendo en cuenta la percepción del estudiantado. Se dan recomendaciones en cuanto al uso de la tecnología para el aprendizaje de estructuras gramaticales.
“Um cômodo para decorar e uma boa história para contar”: análise de programas sobre decoração
Authors: Correa Silvia Borges
Published: December 2017

Na última década, a televisão por assinatura no Brasil passou a exibir uma gama de programas relacionados ao universo da casa. São programas, nacionais e estrangeiros, que veiculam não somente determinadas formas de morar e de decorar uma casa, mas que divulgam estilos de vida. Essas produções televisivas fazem parte daquilo que Bell & Hollows (2005) classificaram como lifestyle media. Partindo do levantamento dos programas exibidos na TV por assinatura foi possível construir duas categorias de programas: os “realities de transformação” e os “documentais”. Tratou-se de analisar, através da etnografia de tela, um “reality de transformação” em particular: o Decora, produção brasileira sobre reforma e decoração. Em Decora, os aspectos de conflito, constitutivos dos “realities de transformação”, estão na essência da produção, pois o conflito entre a família e a casa é aquilo que leva os participantes a se inscreverem no programa e a demandarem a reforma, mas, diferentes de outros realities, o conflito não se estende à relação apresentador-participante.
Diário de um consumidor e o consumo de amanhã
Authors: Carrascoza João Anzanello
Published: December 2017

A narrativa literária se materializa em variados formatos, entre eles o diário, no qual o indivíduo enunciador escreve sobre suas vivências cotidianas. Ainda que existam diários lastreados na realidade, como O diário de Anne Frank, histórias ficcionalizadas no formato de diários são frequentes na literatura e, em ambos os casos, podemos estudar, por meio desses relatos, valores da época em que foram escritos. Como em outros estudos, que integram nossa pesquisa sobre aspectos do consumo a partir de obras literárias, vamos investigar aspectos desse fenômeno central e complexo do mundo contemporâneo por meio do conto Semplica girl – Os diários, do escritor norte-americano George Saunders. Para isso, mobilizaremos conceitos da Análise do Discurso de linha francesa, da linguagem publicitária e teorias sobre o consumo (material e simbólico).
Europe and its southern neighbors
Authors: Gugan Daniel
Published: December 2017

The paper analyzes European Union – Middle East and North Africa (EU-MENA) relations from the perspective of complex interdependencies. As a theoretical framework, it outlines the application of Barry Buzan’s Security Complex Theory on the Euro-Mediterranean (or EU-MENA) region-pair. This involves the provision of a general overview on the several sectors of interdependence between the two regions, namely the military, political, economic, societal and environmental sectors. The paper then turns towards the deeper elaboration of the economic sector and identifies it as the most potent sector for European activism, where the Union could work most effectively on building a long-term solution for the stabilization of the MENA. As conclusions, the paper argues for a deeper economic integration between the two regions, which would provide opportunities for the MENA’s population to be economically successful “at home”, therefore reducing not only the highly visible migration pressure on the EU, but also other security threats such as civil wars, organized crime and weapon proliferation.
Influence of Axial Movement on Fatigue of Profile® Ni-Ti Rotary Instruments: an in vitro evaluation
Authors: Avoaka Marie-Chantal , Haïkel Youssef
Published: November 2017

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the axial movement and the angle of curve (in degrees) on fatigue of nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) ProFile’ rotary endodontic instruments.Ni-Ti ProFile’ rotary instruments (Maillefer SA, Ballaigues, Switzerland), 25 mm long in the range of ISO size 15 to 40 with two tapers (0.4 and 0.6) were evaluated. They are divided in two groups: the instruments with axial movement and those without axial movement. The system used to test the fatigue is maintained in mechanical conditions as close as possible to the clinical situation. The axial movement is in the order of 2mm in corono-apical direction with a frequency of 1Hz. The concave radii incorporating a notched V-form for guiding the instruments were: 5; 7,5 and 10 mm. The rotary system is mounted on an electric handpiece and rotated at 350 rpm speed as recommended by the manufacturers. The instruments are rotated until their separation, and the time, in seconds, is recorded. Statístícal evaluation is undertaken using a two-way t-test to identify significant differences between variables in the study (p <0,05).We found significant statistical difference (p<0,05) between Ni-Ti engine drive ProFile’ instruments incorporating an axial movement and the instruments without axial movement with the same radius of curvature, size and taper.The incorporation of the axial movement increases significantly the life-span of the ProFile’ rotary instruments. This should reduce the risk of the instrument separation during the endodontic treatment
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Cardiac Function in Female Patients with Thyroid Disorders
Authors: Hadžović-Džuvo Almira , Kučukalić - Selimović Elma , Nakaš-Ićindić Emina , Rašić Senija , Begić Amela , Al Tawil Dinan , Valjevac Amina , Avdagić Nesina , Lepara Orhan
Published: November 2017

The aim of this study was to assess echocardiographic changes in female patients with untreated dysfunctional thyroid states and whether the therapy aimed to normalize the thyroid dysfunction could lead to improvement in cardiac systolic and diastolic function. The study included 90 female subjects who performed control of thyroid hormonal status at the Institute of Nuclear Medicine at the University of Sarajevo Clinics Centre and who previously were untreated for the thyroid functional disorders. The study sample was divided in three groups based on the thyroid hormones levels: a) hyperthyroid group (n= 30) b) hypothyroid group (n=30) and c) euthyroid (control). Echocardiography measurements were performed on commercially available Toshiba, SSH 140.Before the therapy no statistically significant differences in the peak early and late mitral inflow velocities (E/A) values between the study groups was observed, but the mean left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in hypothyroid group was significantly lower (58,30±1,05) compared to control (64,96±0,71) and hyperthyroid group (64,69±1,31) (p<0,001). In hypothyroid group we found significant increase in mean LVEF (58,30±1,05 vs. 64,95±0,86, p<0,01) and E/A (1,06±0,07 vs. 1,17±0,08; p=0,01) values after the normalization of thyroid hormone status. Thyroid dysfunctional states were not associated with impaired diastolic function, probably due to the short duration of thyroid dysfunction and timely and successful conversion therapy. Systolic function however was significantly reduced in hypothyroid patients but subsequently improved after the adequate therapy. Early diagnostic approach in patients with thyroid dysfunctional states is important for avoidance of cardiac complications that accompany these disorders.
The Impact of Rituximab Therapy on the Chromosomes of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Sokolović Šekib , Kasumagić Šida , Mačkić-Đurović Mirela , Aganović-Mušinović Izeta
Published: November 2017

The open prospective combined cytogenetic and clinical study investigated the impact of biological therapy Rituximab on number and structure of chromosomes in Rheumatoid arthritis patients.The purpose of this study was to investigate safety of Rituximab on chromosomes as well as cytotoxic therapy Methotrexate.A total of 8 seropositive Rheumatoid arthritis patients were analyzed for primary end point of eventual cytotoxic effect of Rituximab. Assessment was done before and 1 month later, actually 2 weeks after the administration of full course of Rituximab in infusion. Patients suffering from active Rheumatoid arthritis were randomly assigned according to established protocol to receive infusion of Rituximab in a full dose of 2,0 grams divided in a two doses of 1,0 gram on days 1 and 15. The lymphocytes from peripheral blood were cultured according to Moorhead method.The results obtained from this investigation showed that normal male and female karyogram was found after the full therapy of Rituximab.The results from this study, that was done on a rather small number of subjects, indicate that Rituximab does not express either clastogenic or aneugenic effects. But, co-finding of this study was that Methotrexate had a side effect on chromosomal aberration in one female RA patient, and after discontinuation of this treatment the normal karyogram was observed.
Optic Disc Abnormalities – Diagnosis, Evolution and Influence on Visual Acuity
Authors: Cekić Sonja , Stanković-Babić Gordana , Višnjić Zlatica , Jovanović Ivan , Risimić Dijana
Published: November 2017

Congenital abnormalities of the optic disc are not so rare. The etiology for the most of them is unknown. Visual acuity of affected eye may be minimally or severely affected, depending on the extent of lesion. All of these conditions can be unilateral or bilateral. Chíldren who have unilateral optic disc abnormalities generally present during the preschool years with sensory esotropia. Visual acuity may be unaffected like in optic disc pit, optic disc drusen, fibre medullares, ect. However, during the evolution they may cause a decrease in visual acuity like serous retinal detachment in optic disc pit, atrophy or subretinal neovascularisation in optic disc drusen. Some of them like fibre medullares needs only a good diagnose and they do not have any evolution. Fluorescein angiography and ultrasonography may be crucial diagnostic procedures to discover some of them, like optic disc drusen. Optic disc abnormalities may be associated with other congenital disorders of the eye and often central nervous system malformations. Secondary they may be associated retinal detachment, retinochisis, macular edema, choroid neovascularisation and lipid exudation. Some of these conditions may be found on routine ophthalmologic exam such as optic disc drusen and fibre medullares and often are diagnostically problem.The aim of our study was to present some of our cases with different optic disc abnormalities such as fibre medullares, optic disc coloboma, hypoplasio disci, optic disc drusen and optic disc pit.
Investigation of Ivs14+1G>A Polymorphism of Dpyd Gene in a Group of Bosnian Patients Treated with 5-Fluorouracil and Capecitabine
Authors: Cerić Timur , Obralić Nermina , Kapur-Pojskić Lejla , Macić Draženka , Bešlija Semir , Pašić Anes , Cerić Šejla
Published: November 2017

Adverse drug reactions still pose an important clinical problem. Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) is an enzyme that regulates 5-FU quantities available for anabolic processes and hence affects its pharmacokinetics, toxicity and efficacy.There are several studies describing a hereditary (pharmacogenetic) disorder in which individuals with absent or significantly reduced DPD activity may even develop a life-threatening toxicity following exposure to 5-FU. The most common mutation is known as the DPYD*2A or as the splice-site mutation (IVS14 + 1G A) leading to creation of a dysfunctional protein. An objective behind the study was to ascertain existence of the IVS14+ 1G A mutation among the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our research has undeniably attested to existence of one heterozygote for the DPYD gene mutation, i.e. one heterozygote for IVS14 + 1 G > A, DPYD*2A mutation.
Epidemiology and Etiology of Obesity in Children and Youth of Sarajevo Canton
Authors: Hasanbegović Sniježana , Mesihović-Dinarević Senka , Cuplov Mustafa , Hadžimuratović Amra , Boškailo Hajra , Ilić Nevenka , Njuhović Azemina , Čengić Nermina , Bajramović Emina , Brković Šejla
Published: November 2017

The aims of the study were to estimate the prevalence of excessive weight in infants and school-age children in Sarajevo Canton, to isolate the main causative agents and to propose a strategy for its efficient prevention. The methods included anthropometry and originally designed questionnaire. Calculated body mass index was classified according to the criteria proposed by Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The research included 3608 students from elementary and secondary schools from Sarajevo Canton. Nearly 1/5 of subjects had excessive body weight while 12,49% of students were malnourished. Elementary school lower graders had the highest grade of excessive weight, while the secondary school students exhibited the lowest grade of excessive weight. During school hours, about 42,47% of students were fed on bakery produces and snacks. Non-sparkling, thickened juices are frequently consumed beverages (20,65%), second only to water (51,82%). 58,15% of children consume sweets on daily basis. This is even more prominent among secondary school students (80,85%). Only 1/3 of students practice sports on daily basis, while 8,51% of them rarely engage in sports. Elementary school lower grade students had the lowest level of activity while the secondary school students were the most active. As many as 27,56% students spend two hours or more sitting by the computer or TV set.The most significant mediators of excessive weight gain are sedentary life-style, frequent consumption of sweets and thickened juices and unsuitable nutrition during school hours. Continuous preventive and therapeutically activities must be undertaken among as wide population as possible.
Characteristics of Chronic Hepatitis C Among Intravenous Drug Users: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Jovanović Maja , Jovanović Branislav , Potić Milena , Konstantinović Ljiljana , Vrbić Miodrag , Radovanović-Dinić Biljana , Kostić Velimir
Published: November 2017

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) usually evades the host’s immune system and persists as a chronic infection. Intravenous drug users (IVDU) represent the majority of patients infected with HCV Combined therapy of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) with peginterferon a-2a and ribavirin can be successful even when patients continue the intravenous drug use. In this study, we compared the characteristics of age, gender, genotype, and stage of fibrosis and the therapy outcome among IVDU and patients with no history of drug use. The study included 69 patients diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C, evaluated and treated at the Clinic for infectious diseases in Nis from 2005 to 2009. HCV RNA was detected by a polymerase chain reaction and the determination of genotypes was undertaken. Liver biopsies were examined histopathologicaly. Patients received a combined treatment of peginterferon alfa-2a and ribavirin. Therapy efficiency was evaluated based on the achievement of the sustained virological response (SVR). A comparison of characteristics was performed with the use of Mann-Whitney U test, chi-square (χ2) test and logistic regression. IVDU were significantly younger than patients in the control group. Prevalence of stage 1 fibrosis was significantly higher among IVDU. The therapy outcome is influenced by the patient’s age and HCV genotypes. Each year added to one patient decreased the therapy efficiency by 8.1%, while genotypes 2 and 3 experienced a therapy which was 2.08 times more efficient than in other cases. IVDU represent a specific population different from non-using patients. However, they can be treated effectively if an adequate patient-doctor relationship is established.
Dietary Intakes and Nutritional Status of a Greek Team of Female Volleyball Players
Authors: Nikiforos Galanis , George Kleftouris , Ilias Alafropatis , Onur Oral , Eleftherios Tsiridis , Fares Sayegh , John Kirkos
Published: November 2017

Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the dietary intakes and nutritional status of a nationally ranked team of female volleyball players.Methods:  The subjects completed a general history questionnaire and 7-day food and physical activity records. Anthropometric measurements included height, weight, triceps and subscapular skinfolds and mid-upper-arm circumference. Biochemical assessment included parameters for protein, lipid, and iron status.Results: All subjects had normal menstrual cycles and body fat values (27 %) at levels higher than for optimum performance. Most were in negative energy balance and had low energy (30 kcal/kg/d), carbohydrate (3.8 g/kg/d) and protein (1.0 g/kg/d) intakes. Fat intakes were high (39 %) and micronutrient intakes were below recommended levels, except for vitamin C, vitamin B12 and niacin. Biochemical indices were normal except for iron and lipid status of some players.Conclusion: These results indicate that the players of this team have dietary intakes that place them at risk for nutritional shortages and compromised performance; they need professional counseling regarding nutrition practices for optimum health and performance.
Family Food Environment and Child Eating Behavior in a Private School of Abu Dhabi
Authors: Abdulla Saeed Al Amoodi Sara Ahmed
Published: November 2017

Aim: Dietary habits developed during childhood and continued  through adulthood.    Children’s eating behaviours should be  monitorining to avoid possible  nutritional deficiencies which have been found to be strongly related to the development of future disease such as  obesity, diabetes type 2 and others. The main aim of this study is to explore the relationship between family food environment and the eating behavior during  dinnertime among children aged 4 to 6 years old in Abu Dhabi. A cross-sectional  study was carried out  that examined the relationship between family food environment and child’s  eating behaviour around dinnertime.Methods: 61 families participated in the study with their children aged 4-6 years old from a private school. They completed a questionnaire that included questions about demographics, eating behaviour and food environment.Results: 82% of the mothers were reported to be responsible for feeding the children. Most of the families had dinner together three or more times a week. Half of the children got a high score in the child’s eating behaviour scale, indicating that they had positive eating behaviour. The results also showed that children of highly educated mothers were more likely to have positive eating behaviour, compared to children of mothers with lower education (p < .05). There was a significant positive correlation between modelling of eating and child eating behaviour ( Pearson’s r = .56, p < .01), and a significant negative correlation between pressure to eat and child eating behaviour (Pearson’s r = -.35, p < .01).Conclusion: This study is in line with other studies showing that aspects in the family food environment have an influence on eating behaviour of children. Educating parents on food environment and its impact on child behaviour is crucial in order to make them able to develop feeding strategies most likely to benefit children's’  health.
Effects of Dietary Fiber Intake on Body Weight and Waist Circumference
Authors: Al Hammadi Eiman
Published: November 2017

Aim: Obesity levels dramatically increased in the last decade in UAE. Diets high in energy, saturated fatty acids, low intake of fruits and vegetables as well as inactivity have been found to promote overweight and obesity.  A diet high in fiber has been suggested to improve weight loss and decrease other anthropometrical indices. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of a diet high in fiber on body weight, BMI, and waist circumference (WC).Methods: One hundred forty overweight/obese subjects aged from 20-30 years old participated in the study. Body weight (BW), body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) was measured after one month period in which the subjects consumed diet high in dietary fiber (38 g/d/men, 25 g/d/women). SPSS was used for the analysis of data and statistically significant difference was set at P> 0.05.  Results: BW, BMI and WC were clinically reduced before and after intervention in both males and females. However, these changes were not statistically significant. Percent changes on BW for female and male subjects were 1.45 (95%CI: -12.68, 15.58), P>0.05 and 1.12 (95% CI: -13.58, 15.82), P>0.05, respectively.Conclusion: The high fiber diet did not significantly reduce body weight and WC. Even though there was a small clinically reduction on BW, BMI and WC, however this was not statistically significant. The results, even though were not supportive, they should not discourage people from consuming foods high in fiber, due to other beneficial effects in their health such as decreasing the risk of cancer, lipidemia, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Vitamin D Supplementation does not Effect Adiposity in Healthy Adults
Authors: Mehmood Zujaja-Tul-Noor Hamid , Papandreou Dimitrios
Published: November 2017

Introduction: Vitamin D is crucial for skeletal and extraskeletal health outcomes as Vitamin D binding receptors are located through out body, and epidemiological data supports its link with many conditions. Data on vitamin D levels and especially Vitamin D supplementation in U.A.E. is essentially inadequate.Design: Subjects (n=20) in this 1 month prospective study were given 2000 IU of daily Vitamin D without any special dietary or physical activity changes. Anthropometrics (weight, waist circumference, hip circumference), Vitamin D/ Calcium food frequency questionnaire and 24 –Hour recall were collected.Results: Mean age of subjects was 28.7 years, and baseline mean serum Vitamin D level of 17.5 ng/mL ±6.47. It increased Vitamin D serum levels by a mean of 6.76 ng/mL. Hip Circumference also reduced statistically significantly by moderate 2% (p 0.03 ±0.59),Conclusion: Vitamin D supplementation moderate dose daily can be pivotal in acquiring health benefits and reducing adiposity related factors. However, this surely calls for further investigation for longer period.
Is Zumba® Fitness Effective to Manage Overweight Without Dietary Intervention?
Authors: Vassilopoulou Emilia , Piperari Georgia , Christoforou Christoforos
Published: November 2017

Background: Zumba® Fitness is a popular aerobic exercise and sometimes due to its high-intensity is considered sufficient for weight management,, from both trainers and trainees,, regardless of the type of diet followed. Its effectiveness in weight and body fat loss,, with or without dietary intervention has been slightly studied.Subjects and Methods: In the current randomized controlled trial,, thirty two healthy adult overweight women who attended exclusively Zumba® fitness for three times per week,, were randomly divided into 3 subgroups and received parallel dietary advice for two months: Group A did not receive dietary intervention (control group),. Group B received general healthy eating guidelines based on the Mediterranean pyramid and the food plate model and Group C individualized diet plan according anthropometric characteristics,, lifestyle,, and dietary habits. A Food Frequency Questionnaire used at baseline to assess dietary habits before the study,, and three 24-hour recalls evaluated compliance upon dietary intervention.Results: Significant reductions in body weight,, fat,, hip and waist circumference revealed in Group C, and in body fat of Group B.Conclusions: Zumba® fitness is enjoyable and could be used to enhance weight loss with appropriate dietary individualized advice in overweight subjects. In parallel,. it could be effective when combined with healthy eating guidance for improving fat loss and general well being.
PRÉ-MELHORAMENTO DE MILHO PARA RESISTÊNCIA À MANCHA-BRANCA E À FERRUGEM-POLISSORA
Authors: TEIXEIRA FLAVIA FRANÇA , PORTUGAL ARLEY FIQUEIREDO , OLIVEIRA MARCIELE SILVA , SILVA DAGMA DIONÍSIA , GUIMARÃES LAURO JOSÉ MOREIRA , GUIMARÃES PAULO EVARISTO OLIVEIRA , PARENTONI SIDNEY NETTO
Published: December 2017

O Banco Ativo de Germoplasma de Milho (BAGMilho) preservado na Embrapa Milho e Sorgo mantém cerca de 4.000 variedades. Entretanto, essas variedades não têm o padrão agronômico das cultivares comerciais, o que reduz o seu potencial do uso direto. O pré-melhoramento possibilita o desenvolvimento de genótipos com maior potencial de uso por meio da hibridização entre acessos do BAGMilho e genótipos melhorados. O objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar famílias endogâmicas obtidas de cruzamentos entre linhagens-elite e os acessos do BAGMilho composto fonte de resistência à mancha-branca e composto fonte de resistência à ferrugem-polissora quanto à reação a patógenos, produtividade e caracteres agronômicos. Famílias endogâmicas derivadas de retrocruzamentos entre estes Compostos fonte de resistência e linhagens-elite foram avaliadas em cruzamentos com testadores dos grupos heteróticos duro e dentado. Os ensaios foram conduzidos em Sete Lagoas e Nova Porteirinha em duas épocas de semeadura. Os resultados permitiram selecionar as famílias endogâmicas MB130, MB181, MB164, FP109, FP133, FP104, FP120, FP112, FP103 e FP140 para uso em cruzamentos com linhagens do grupo heterótico duro e as famílias endogâmicas MB024, MB032, MB083, FP028, FP036 e FP020 para uso em cruzamentos com linhagens do grupo heterótico dentado.
Participatory forest management: A case of equity in the forest plantation establishment and livelihood improvement Scheme in Gathiuru and Hombe forests in Central Kenya.
Authors: John Ma Ngatia, , Thuitab Thenya , Mwaniki W Ngecu
Published: November 2017

The study analysis equity in participatory plantation establishment and livelihood scheme (PELIS) formally known as shamba (farm) system in Gathiuru and Hombe forests Kenya. This is done by determining annual inputs and outputs of three partners in PELIS including the Kenya forest service (KFS), three saw milling companies and the communities farming in Hombe and Gathiuru forests. The study uses Adams equity theory and applies the equity theory ratios as the basis of formulating equity under PELIS arrangements. The analysis is limited to a three year period (2012 to 2014), which corresponds to the number of years farmers cultivate in one plot under the scheme. Equity ratio analysis based on annual average annual output: input ratios for KFS 2012-2014 were 4.1:1; 2.6:1; and 3.1:1; for the three timber companies were 2.8:1; 3.1:1 and 1.9:1 while for community were 2.8:1; 2.4:1 and 2.8:1. The three year average ratios were 3.2:1 for KFS, 3.0:1 for the timber companies and 2.7:1 for communities. This indicates that the equity ratios were very close meaning that they all benefitted at the same level of respective inputs between 2012 and 2014. The study therefore concludes that applying the equity theory ratios can provide an opportunity to address inequity in PELIS under participatory forest management
A Study on Psychological Well-Being of Women Working in Southern Railways Tiruchirappalli
Authors: Dr.K.Maheswari** K.S.Velmurugan*,
Published: November 2017

Mental health is the foundation for well-being and effective functioning for an individual and for a community and that of women is important both for their own health and for the well-being of their children and families. Different factors have significant influence on the psychological well-being, like poor nutrition, diseases, injuries and severe pain in body part etc, which can contribute to well-being issues and psychological distress. Working women statistics, women suffer high levels of physical, sexual and psychological abuse (Mankani, 2012). ‘Low birth weight, miscarriage and prematurity are the widespread problems in undernourished population that can be exacerbated by heavy and stressful work’. This study is aimed to assess the psychological well-being of women working in Southern Railways Tiruchirappalli. Objective of the study includes socio demographic profile of the respondents and assessment of the psychological well-being of women working in Southern Railways, Tiruchirappalli. The researcher has used descriptive research design, the universe of the present study comprises of 343 women working in Southern Railways, Tircuhirappalli.  Simple random sampling method was adopted to enquire 96 respondents for the study, which forms 1/3rd of the 343 universe. The researcher has used self prepared interview schedule pertaining to socio-demographic characteristics and a standardized tool on the psychological well-being scale developed by Ryff (1989). The major findings of the study revealed that majority of the respondents (63.5%) have moderate level of psychological well-being
Observational study of peripheral retinal degenerations in normal population in Sarojini Devi eye hospital.
Authors: Dr.Ch.Srinivasa M Dr.M.Kavitha Jyothi,
Published: November 2017

The study of retinal periphery has a significance in clinical evaluation of an eye. By virtue of it's peculiar characteristics it is prone for certain lesions, and some of them could be pathological. The study by various workers indicates the varied type of pathological lesions residing in the retinal periphery. Various lesions found in this region in supposedly normal persons like paving stone degeneration, Lattice degeneration, cystoid degeneration, white with pressure and white without pressure areas are likely to be missed by routine examination. unless specifically looked for
An Empirical Analysis of the Effect of Deregulation of Money Market Operations on the Performance of the Nigerian Economy
Authors: G.D ISIWU , A.S. OKOH , E.A OJIYA , A.B. MAMMAN,
Published: November 2017

Financial markets are vital components of the financial system of any nation. The importance of these markets in any modern economy is enormous. It is in the light of the importance placed on money market operations that this study focused on the effect of deregulation of money market operations on the performance of the Nigerian economy. It examined the relationship between GDP vis-à-vis money market instruments namely, Treasury bills (TB), Treasury Certificate (TC), Certificates of Deposit (CD), Commercial papers (CP) and Bankers' Acceptances (BA) in the Nigerian economy for the period 1986 to 2015. Data for the study were analyzed using the OLS multiple regression techniques and empirical estimation was carried out using E-views econometric software version 8.0. The findings show robust evidence of linear relationship.  Results derived from empirical analysis are thought-provoking and a wakeup call for policy makers to get more committed to revitalizing the Nigerian money market for efficiency, effectiveness and more robust activities in the sector.  In concluding, the study holds that there exists a unique longrun equilibrium relationship between money market instruments and economic growth in Nigeria. Similarly, the result show that money market deregulation have significant impact on the performance of the Nigerian economy within the period under reference. The study thus recommended that the Nigerian monetary authorities should initiate policies that would encourage money market operations and also be proactive in CBN surveillance role in order to check practices that could undermine or sabotage market integrity and soundness.  Finally, there is the need for the creation of an enabling (investment friendly) environment by concerned authorities (both government and monetary policy regulators), as it will further deepen the popularity of the instruments and subsequently create market for those instrument(s).
Emergence of New Creatures: A Consequence of Breeding and Reproduction. (The Past and Future Human Creatures)
Authors: Nnaama Ónyézè
Published: November 2017

To think of the first creature is to think of the first reaction, this is so because everything is a product of some thing; except in the case where nothing became something; but nothing is something, so they are one thing. This scientific literature dares to prove that everything an individual creature becomes, is the result of the creation processes that occurred during the various stages of reproduction reactions from the cell to the organism level; this is the visible gradual unit of evolution which permits distant resemblance between ancestors of thousand years offspring.
Assessment Supply Chain Performance and Risk of Agricultural Commodities in South of Sulawesi
Authors: K Zulkifli
Published: November 2017

The supply chain of agricultural commodities is very complex, because many actors and activities in the production process. The main actors of supply chain are farmers, then small collectors, large sellers, market traders, retailers and end-use consumers. This study aims to assess the performance and risk of supply chain agricultural commodities in South Sulawesi. The research method used is qualitative descriptive. The results showed that there are four supply chains in vegetable and fruit commodities in South Sulawesi. While the risk of supply chain using five assessments of price changes, shrinking value, market access, weather and infrastructure.
A regulação pública pelas agências reguladoras: limites e possibilidades
Authors: Gesta Leal Rogério , Rodrigues Reck Janrié
Published: December 2017

O processo de contratação pública no Brasil está condicionada a um regime jurídico de direito público, que tem fundamento na Constituição Federal e o seu regramento infraconstitucional compreendido em parte nas leis infraconstitucionais e, em parte, na regulação operada pelas agências reguladoras no âmbito de suas respectivas atribuições. O objetivo deste artigo é identificar os limites e as possibilidades que as agências reguladoras brasileiras têm no âmbito da regulação da contratação pública e, para tanto, pergunta-se: quais são os limites e as possibilidades que as agências reguladoras brasileiras têm, no âmbito de suas atribuições, em matéria de regulação de contratação pública? Embora o tema não tem sido tratado pontualmente pela doutrina, nem pela jurisprudência das Cortes superiores, conclui-se que as agências reguladoras no Brasil podem exercer a regulação sobre a contratação pública, porque exercem parcela da atividade de regulação.
O sentimento político em redes sociais: big data, algoritmos e as emoções nos tweets sobre o impeachment de Dilma Rousseff | Political sentiment in social networks: big data, algorithims and emotions in tweets about the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff
Authors: Malini Fabio , Ciarelli Patrick , Medeiros Jean
Published: December 2017

Resumo Este artigo se propõe a ampliar a metodologia perspectivista (MALINI, 2016) de análise de redes sociais, incorporando um procedimento de análise dos sentimentos das mensagens postadas em redes de controvérsias políticas, em particular, em dois momentos distintos da campanha pelo impeachment da presidenta Dilma. O primeiro é o período da eclosão das manifestações antipetistas, no dia 15 de março de 2015. O segundo, dia 27 de agosto de 2016, quando a presidenta é deposta do cargo. Realiza uma revisão sobre a análise de sentimentos em megadados do Twitter e constrói uma metodologia que combina classificação humana de textos com aplicação de algoritmos genéticos de análise de textos, no intuito de analisar sentimentos genéricos (baseado na polarização positivo/negativos) e sentimento específicos, baseados nas seguintes emoções: Alegria, Raiva, Medo, Antecipação, Desgosto, Tristeza, Surpresa e Confiança. Conclui demonstrando que os movimentos pró e anti-Dilma são marcados pelo predomínio de sentimento de raiva, medo e ansiedade, confirmando a hipótese que a trolagem ofensiva demarca o estilo da indignação propagada em redes políticas no Twitter brasileiro.  Palavras-Chave: Análise de Sentimento; Big Data; Redes; Política; Twitter.Abstract This article aims to expand the perspectivist methodology (Malini, 2016) of social networks analysis, incorporating a proceeding of sentiment analysis of the messages posted in networks of political controversies, in particular, in two distinct moments of the campaign for the impeachment of President Dilma. The first is the period of the outbreak of PT protests, on March 15, 2015. The second, on August 27, 2016, when the president is deposed. We will be doing a theoretical review about sentiment analysis in Big Data on Twitter to build a methodology that combines human classification of texts with the application of genetic algorithms of text analysis and to analyze generic sentiments (based on positive / negative polarization) and specific sentiment, based on emotions like Joy, Anger, Fear, Anticipation, Disgust, Sadness, Surprise and Trust. It concludes by demonstrating that pro and anti-Dilma movements are marked by a predominance of anger, fear and anxiety, confirming the hypothesis that an offensive trolling demarcates the style of indignation propagated by political networks in Brazilian Twitter.Keywords: Sentiment Analysis; Big Data; Social Network; Politics; Twitter.
"Inadequate Tranquility" as a Latent Form of Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
Authors: Simakova Irina , Tarasova Sofia
Published: December 2017

In the article school anxiety is considered as a component of school disadaptation and as a personal formation. The phenomenon of school disadaptation is getting more widespread nowadays, indicating that there is a disparity between studentsâ€™ social, psychological and physiological status and the requirements of school environment. It is confirmed that there are 2 risk groups: manifestly anxious and latently anxious or inadequately tranquil children. Aggression is often a specific form of behavior in the case of hidden anxiety. The aim of the study is to find psychophysiological markers of hostility and anger in inadequately tranquil adolescents. The study involved 66 students (23 of them were included in the inadequately tranquil group) of 9th and 10th grades of Moscow secondary school, whose average age was 15.3Â±0.7 years old. We used Bass-Perryâ€™s Aggression Questionnaire to assess levels of hostility and anger, and recorded EEG in Pz and ECG at rest with closed and open eyes. In the inadequately tranquil group anger correlated with the stress index, the index of autonomic balance, LF% and LF/HF ratio negatively and with HF and HF% positively. Hostility correlated with the stress index, the amplitude of maximum peak of alpha activity and LF% negatively and with HF% positively. Thus, in this group the tension of the regulatory system is not detected. However, over time the inadequate tranquility can change into manifest anxiety. This group requires further observation. In addition, aggression and hostility are seen as a coping strategy, that is realized by the students in order to regulate their condition and reduce mental stress in a stressful situation. Keywords: inadequate tranquility; normative anxiety; explicit anxiety, hostility; stress index; heart rate variability.
Effects of hand dominance on regular physical activity levels in males and females
Authors: Ziyagil M. Akif
Published: December 2017

This study aims to investigate the effects of hand dominance on regular physical activity levels in males and females. Data were collected from 2700 participants including 1350 males and 1350 females aged 14-95 years were chosen randomly. Physical activity stages of change were compared among right handers (RH), left handers (LH) and both handers (BH) depending on their hand preferences. Results of this study showed that no significant difference was observed in physical characteristics among three groups in both genders. There were significant differences in the means of physical activity levels among RH, LH and BH in males not females. Male BH had a higher regular physical activity level (2,97Â±1,54) than those of LH (2,70Â±1,46) and RH (2,70Â±1,53). It can be concluded that regular physical activity level increases with bilaterally and handedness can be used as criteria in the regulation of behavior change strategies.

Keywords: Hand dominance, physical activity, gender.