bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A importância do conceito de pessoa para a compreensão da fé Cristã
Authors: Dos Santos Francisco de Assis Souza , Brotto Julio Cezar de Paula
Published: June 2019

O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar a importância do conceito de pessoa para a compreensão do Cristianismo. O conceito cristão de pessoa é capital para o enfrentamento da vida e seus desafios na perspectiva cristã. O indivíduo que se entende cristão reconhece a si mesmo como pessoa e não apenas como um mero membro de uma instituição religiosa. O artigo também apresenta a relevância desse conceito para que o fiel não se perca em meio a várias possibilidades que tendem a despersonalizá-lo, seja por doutrinamento, dogmas, tradições, indução ou desconhecimento de sua própria individualidade. Não é tarefa simples pensar o conceito de pessoa, pois não estamos diante de um termo unívoco. Dependendo do lugar a partir do qual este termo seja abordado, pode-se notar uma variação na abordagem, possibilitando inúmeros embates teóricos e conflitos interdisciplinares. Trata-se, inicialmente, de um conceito estranho à filosofia grega, marcada bem mais pela compreensão do universal sobre o particular, da alma sobre o corpo, do espírito sobre a matéria. O ser humano é visto então como o resultado do encarceramento da alma no corpo e a vida terrestre, uma decadência ou momento de passagem. É, pois, na Revelação judaico-cristã que se percebem as bases para o conceito de pessoa. O ser humano, em lugar de ser uma decadência em relação ao uno absoluto, é um ser de relação com o divino. Deus chama o ser humano a livremente estar com Ele, dialogar com Ele, numa atitude que tem como alicerce a liberdade. Esta chamado vale para todos os seres humanos e não apenas para um ou outro escolhido. Palavras-chave: Conceito de Pessoa, Trindade, Cristianismo
Reflexos do Concílio Vaticano II na Igreja Contemporânea
Authors: MACHADO DIANE DE CARVALHO , MÉRIDA VINICIUS COUZZI
Published: June 2019

Diante das grandes transformações ocorridas no século XX, que colocaram em xeque o modelo eurocêntrico imperialista, colonialista e capitalista, o Papa João XXIII convocou o Concílio Vaticano II, considerado um marco na história da Igreja Católica devido às grandes mudanças que provocou dentro e fora da instituição. Nesse contexto, o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar os reflexos deste concílio na Igreja e na sociedade moderna. O estudo foi realizado por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica, com abordagem qualitativa, apresentando informações buscadas em livros, artigos e demais materiais constantes em bases de dados cientificas, considerando os trabalhos disponíveis na íntegra, sem limitação de data ou idioma.
Currículo, diversidade religiosa e emoção: olhares multiculturais
Authors: Gonsalves Elisa , Salgueiro Marilene
Published: June 2019

O artigo visa contribuir com a reflexão sobre as emoções e seu papel determinante no currículo. Destaca a importância dos olhares multiculturais para o tratamento dado às religiões nas escolas. É uma pesquisa bibliográfico-qualitativa partindo da ideia que o campo da educação emocional reconfigura a ideia de prática curricular. Para tanto, nesta reflexão, busca-se resgatar as principais contribuições teórico-metodológicas quando se trata do campo do currículo desde as suas origens bem como entender seus impactos para o cotidiano escolar, especificamente acerca dos seus desdobramentos nesse cotidiano. Conclui-se que o campo da educação emocional é fértil e traz elementos inovadores para a compreensão da prática curricular, favorecendo a emergência de novos olhares para a vida escolar.
Teologia Ortodoxa: Mistério e Mística
Authors: Mcgeoch Graham G.
Published: June 2019

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Analysis of Operability Envelopes for Subsea Production Tree Installation
Authors: Wang Fei , Chen Neng
Published: June 2019

The article presents a mathematical model to investigate the operability envelopes for subsea production tress (SPT) installation using drill pipe. The finite differential method was used to solve the established governing equations in which the ocean conditions were considered. Based on the evaluations of the ocean wave, ocean current, water depth, specification of drill pipe and SPT weight that might dominate the mechanical behaviors of the pipe, the operability envelopes with permissible ocean conditions for SPT installation were obtained. The results indicate that changes of depths in deep water and SPT weight have few effects on the operation conditions and it would be better to choose smaller pipe to obtain larger permissible ocean conditions during SPT installation.
Safe Artificial General Intelligence via Distributed Ledger Technology
Authors: Carlson Kristen
Published: June 2019

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) progression metrics indicate AGI will occur within decades. No proof exists that AGI will benefit humans and not harm or eliminate humans. I propose a set of logically distinct conceptual components that are necessary and sufficient to 1) ensure various AGI scenarios will not harm humanity and 2) robustly align AGI and human values and goals. By systematically addressing pathways to malevolent AI we can induce the methods/axioms required to redress them. Distributed ledger technology (DLT, ‘blockchain’) is integral to this proposal, e.g. ‘smart contracts’ are necessary to address evolution of AI that will be too fast for human monitoring and intervention. The proposed axioms: 1) Access to technology by market license. 2) Transparent ethics embodied in DLT. 3) Morality encrypted via DLT. 4) Behavior control structure with values at roots. 5) Individual bar-code identification of critical components. 6) Configuration Item (from business continuity/disaster recovery planning). 7) Identity verification secured via DLT. 8) ‘Smart’ automated contracts based on DLT. 9) Decentralized applications - AI software modules encrypted via DLT. 10) Audit trail of component usage stored via DLT. 11) Social ostracism (denial of resources) augmented by DLT petitions. 12) Game theory and mechanism design.
Switching of Lasing Wavelength and Threshold Current of Semiconductor Laser by Temperature Variation
Authors: Manikandan Suraj
Published: June 2019

The present work is a theoretical and experimental study of temperature effect on wavelength and threshold current. Since Semiconductor lasers are the type of lasers which uses semiconductor material as a gain medium to achieve stimulated emission of radiation. In this module, the type of semiconductor lasers use is VCSEL and laser diode. Temperature change cause Semiconductor lasers to shift its threshold current, this variation also causes a shift in output wavelength. The experimental results highly agreement with the theoretical calculations.
KEDUDUKAN HUKUM POSITIF INDONESIA TERHADAP KEBIASAAN MASYARAKAT NELAYAN DALAM KEBIJAKAN BAGI HASIL PERIKANAN DI KECAMATAN MUNCAR KABUPATEN BANYUWANGI
Authors: Winarno Djoko Wahju , Subekti Rahayu , Candrakirana Rosita
Published: June 2019

The Act No. 16 year 1964 on Fisheries harvest-sharing regulated the policy of harvest-sharing on fisheries products in order to improve the welfare of the fishermen. However, the regulation seems to not running well, especially in Muncar District Banyuwangi Regency, where the fishermen were not familiar with the regulation and had their own customs on fisheries harvest-sharing which come across generations. This writing was applying the empirical legal study. The instruments were structured field interview towards fishermen, boat owner, and local government officials, which supported by literature review. Analysis was carried out by interactive model. This study found that the national regulation was unrecognized among the local fishermen and the harvest-sharing policy was based on their local customs. The harvest- sharing policy mostly was determined by the boat owner without former agreement. Therefore, the local government should supervise the application of the national regulation on harvest-sharing policy in order to improve the welfare status of the local fishermen. In addition, the ultimate social justice for the community will then be achieved.
Educational Effect of Participation in Robot Competition on Experience-Based Learning
Authors: Kaji Yoshio ,   Faculty of Science and Engineering, Tokushima Bunri University 1314-1 Shido, Sanuki-shi, Kagawa 769-2193, Japan, Kawata Junji , Fujisawa Shoichiro
Published: June 2019

In recent years, instructional robot materials have often been used in robotics and engineering education. We use LEGO Mindstorms which is an educational robot development kit in its curriculum. In this subject, students are taught basic subjects such as robot mechanisms, robotic control, and programming. To enhance the subject’s educational effects, the students are set the objective of entry into a robot competition. In the subject, the students are grouped into teams comprising two or three members to undertake the aforementioned task, with the objective of improving their communication skills and problem-solving capacities. The effects of participation in the robot competition were observed in the improved performances in the robot competition implemented in a class (hereinafter called “classroom competition”) held after the SMART competition. In the questionnaire survey conducted at the end of the subject, the upper-class students, in particular, conveyed favorable views on the use of LEGO Mindstorms and participation in the robot competition. On comparing the realized educational effects on the first- and third-year students, positive effects were confirmed in both groups.
Implement a Program with Contents of Measurement and Control for Elementary School Science Classes
Authors: Imai Shinichi , Ueno Youichirou , Kajihara Kazunori ,   Department of Technology Sciences, Tokyo Gakugei University 4-1-1 Nukuikita-machi, Koganei-shi, Tokyo 184-8501, Japan,   Kinoe Elementary School 249 Okiura, Osakikamijima-town, Toyota-gun, Hiroshima 725-0402, Japan,   National Institute of Technology, Hiroshima College 4272-1 Higashino, Osakikamijima-town, Toyota-gun, Hiroshima 725-0231, Japan
Published: June 2019

In today’s day and age, we encounter a wide array of electronic devices such as personal computers, game machines, mobile phones, etc. in our daily life. Such devices are controlled through invisible sites. The measurement and control of these devices constitute such an essential technology for the modern society that they have to be formally studied at junior high school and beyond. To facilitate the smooth transition of students into the process of learning about such devices, education about them should preferably be introduced at the early stage of elementary school. However, that will make the elementary school’s curriculum too restrictive, as activities not described in the government course of studies cannot be implemented. In this study, therefore, we have implemented graduation work activities (teaching for measurement and control) in accordance with the government course of studies to teach science at elementary schools and have verified its effectiveness.
Hierarchical Proximity Sensor for High-Speed and Intelligent Control of Robotic Hand
Authors: Hirai Yuji ,   Kanazawa University Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1192, Japan, Mizukami Takuya , Suzuki Yosuke , Tsuji Tokuo , Watanabe Tetsuyou
Published: June 2019

This study proposes a hierarchical proximity information processing system and a novel proximity sensor for realizing high-speed and robust grasp control of a robotic hand. The sensor requires both fast response and advanced situation judgment abilities. Therefore, a function that digitally samples individual reaction amounts of all detection elements is added to the net-structure proximity sensor (NSPS), which extracts the sum and center position of the distribution of reaction amounts of detection elements by high-speed analog computation on the sensor circuit. To integrate these two functions, we construct a circuit design method that enables the coexistence of a multichannel A/D converter circuit on the analog computing circuit of the NSPS without disturbing the current flow for sensing; the proposed sensor is called the “hierarchical proximity sensor.” An analysis of its characteristics indicates that the sensor can be used for feedback control of the fingertip position/posture and to estimate the curvature of objects. Through an experiment conducted using a robotic hand equipped with the proposed sensor, we confirmed that the fingertip can approach an object in 0.18 s based on the high-speed analog computation information, while the information for improving the motion can be obtained by comparing the temporal change in the finger joints with the digital sampling information of the process.
Cardboard Box Depalletizing Robot Using Two-Surface Suction and Elastic Joint Mechanisms: Mechanism Proposal and Verification
Authors: Tanaka Junya ,   Corporate Research & Development Center, Toshiba Corporation 1 Komukai Toshiba-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-8582, Japan, Ogawa Akihito
Published: June 2019

This paper proposes a new method for a depalletizing robot in distribution center to transfer cardboard boxes. Through the use of elastic joint mechanisms, the proposed method reduces the deformation and breakage of cardboard boxes as well as shifts in position and posture due to collapses of the stacks. To validate the proposed method, we developed a linear depalletizing robot that consists of a main arm that supports a vacuum suction type end effector via elastic joint mechanisms and a conveyor arm for conveying cardboard boxes. The proposed transfer method is characterized by a series of actions using the elastic joint mechanisms of the end effector to pick up and lift a cardboard box by two of its sides and then tilt and take it out of a roll box pallet on a conveyor. Tests show that the robot can successfully transfer cardboard boxes using only simple motions in spite of various changes in box position and posture, and that the new joint mechanisms operate effectively.
Trajectory Prediction with a Conditional Variational Autoencoder
Authors: Barbié Thibault ,   Department of Mechanical and Control Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology 1-1 Sensui, Tobata, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 804-8550, Japan, Nishio Takaki , Nishida Takeshi
Published: June 2019

Conventional motion planners do not rely on previous experience when presented with a new problem. Trajectory prediction algorithms solve this problem using a pre-existing dataset at runtime. We propose instead using a conditional variational autoencoder (CVAE) to learn the distribution of the motion dataset and hence to generate trajectories for use as priors within the traditional motion planning approaches. We demonstrate, through simulations and by using an industrial robot arm with six degrees of freedom, that our trajectory prediction algorithm generates more collision-free trajectories compared to the linear initialization, and reduces the computation time of optimization-based planners.
Heterogenic origin of micro RNAs in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) seminal plasma
Authors: Bizuayehu Teshome Tilahun , Babiak Igor
Published: June 2019

Background
The origin and contribution of seminal plasma RNAs into the whole semen RNA repertoire are poorly known, frequently being overlooked or neglected. Virtually nothing is known about seminal plasma RNAs in fish, including small RNAs, which have regulatory functions in gonadal development.
Results
In this study, we profiled microRNA (miRNA) constituents in the whole semen, as well as in fractionated spermatozoa and seminal plasma of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Among 306 conserved miRNAs, 85 were differentially accumulated (>2 log-fold change and p-value < 0.01) between spermatozoa and the seminal plasma. We identified a number of seminal plasma-enriched and spermatozoa-enriched miRNAs. We localized the expression of some miRNAs in juvenile and mature testes. Two abundant miRNAs, miR-92a-3p and miR-202-5p, localized to both spermatogonia and somatic supporting cells in immature testis, and they were also highly abundant in somatic cells in mature testis. miR-15c-5p, miR-30d-5p, miR-93a-5p, and miR-730-5p were detected only in mature testis. miRs 92a-3p, 202-5p, 15c-5p, and 30d-5p were detected also in a juvenile ovary in locations corresponding to these from the testis. Additional RT-qPCR experiment demonstrated lack of correlation in miRNA transcript levels in seminal plasma versus blood plasma.
Conclusions
Our results indicate that salmon semen is rich in miRNAs, which are present in both spermatozoa and seminal plasma. The latter ones have partially different profile indicating their heterogenic origin. Testicular supporting somatic cells are likely the source of seminal plasma enrichment, whereas blood plasma unlikely contributes to the seminal plasma miRNA repertoire.
Knowledge, attitudes and intentions to prescribe antibiotics: a structural equation modeling study of primary care institutions in Hubei, China
Authors: Liu Chenxi , Liu Chaojie , Wang Dan , zhang xinping
Published: June 2019

Background
Antibiotic resistance is one of the most serious global issues, in which physician's rational prescribing plays critical role. However, the determinants of physician's antibiotic use are still inconclusive, particularly in low- and middle income countries (LMICs). This study aimed to measure physician's knowledge and five important sub-attitudes toward antibiotic prescriptions and their impacts on prescribing.
Methods
A questionnaire survey was conducted on 625 physicians from 67 primary care facilities in Hubei of China. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was applied to test the theoretical framework derived from the theory of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP). The attitudes (5 subscales) and behavioral intentions (3 subscales) were measured using a five-point Likert scale ranging from -2 to +2, with a negative score indicating disapproval and a positive score indicating approval of efforts for reducing antibiotic prescriptions.
Results
The study participants had a low level of knowledge about antibiotic prescriptions, giving an average of 54.55% correct answers to 11 questions. Although they were generally concerned about antibiotic resistance resulting from over-prescriptions (Mean of Ignorance=1.28, SD=0.43), and were reluctant to be submissive to pressures from consumer demands for antibiotics (Mean of Complacency=1.29, SD=0.65) and the requirements of defensive practice (Mean of Fear=1.11, SD=0.63), there was a lack of motivation to change prescribing practices (Mean of Indifference=-0.29, SD=0.70). In addition, there was strong agreement that other stakeholders should take the responsibility (Mean of Responsibility Avoidance=-1.15, SD=0.45). The SEM results showed that poor knowledge was a significant predictor (p<0.001) of high intentions to prescribe antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections and a less positive attitude toward concerns about antibiotic resistance (ignorance) which was also associated with intentions to prescribe antibiotics. However, knowledge was not connected with the negative attitude toward motivation (indifference), a significant predictor (p<0.001) of intentions to refuse to reduce antibiotic prescriptions.
Conclusion
Physicians in primary care facilities in Hubei have low levels of knowledge about antibiotic prescriptions. But actions for improving knowledge by itself is not enough to curb over-prescriptions of antibiotics. The lack of motivation of physicians to change prescribing practices needs to be addressed through a systems approach.
“I DID NOT CHOOSE TO BE OBESE OR OVERWEIGHT”- EXPERIENCES OF STIGMA AMONG MARKET WOMEN IN KANESHIE, GHANA
Authors: Arday Mildred , De-Gaulle Virtue Fiawokome , Agyabeng Kofi , Aryeetey Richmond
Published: June 2019

Abstract
Introduction: Excess body fat is associated with impaired physical and socio-emotional health outcomes. There is limited evidence on stigma and discrimination linked with overweight and obesity in developing country settings where rate of overweight is rapidly increasing. The current study explored the experiences of obesity related stigma and discrimination among adult female vendors in the Kaneshie Market in Accra, Ghana.
Method: A mixed concurrent methods was employed, with both qualitative and quantitative data being collected and analysed. The quantitative study was a cross-sectional design, with the qualitative being a phenomenology study. Questionnaires and in-depth interview guides were used to collect data from adult female vendors working at the Kaneshie market. Questionnaires were administered to 266 women sampled systematically to represent vendors in the market and10 in-depth interviews with purposively sampled vendors. The questionnaire was designed to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics and body mass index (BMI) of respondents, whilst the interview guide was designed to elicit information on perceptions and lived experiences of stigma and discrimination linked to weight status. Frequencies were used to describe socio-demographic characteristics of survey respondents. Additionally, the associations between the BMI and socio-demographic characteristics of vendors was also determined using Pearson Chi-Square test and multiple ordered logistic regression test of association. All in-depth interviews were audio-taped, transcribed with thematic analysis used to generate themes describing stigma and discrimination among female vendors at the market.
Results: About half (56%) of the survey respondents were obese. However, most of them misperceived their weight. Obesity was perceived as the result of excessive eating and physically inactive lifestyle. Obese and overweight women reported that they feel blamed for their weight status. Derogatory name calling, limitations to use of public spaces, and denial of opportunities were stigmatizing attitudes experienced by obese and overweight persons.
Conclusion: Obese and overweight persons are perceived to be personally responsible for their weight status, and thus subjected to stigma and discrimination. There is a need for awareness among general public as part of strategy to address stigmatizing and discriminatory attitudes towards obese/overweight persons.
IFLUENCE OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT FROM FEIJOA LEAVES ON THYROID FUNCTION IN RATS WITH EXPERIMENTAL HYPOTHYROIDISM
Authors: Kononenko Alevtyna , Kravchenko Vera
Published: June 2019

The present work studied the effect of aqueous extract from Feijoa leaves on thyroid function of rats with experimental hypothyroidism. Healthy albino rats weighing between 120 gand 150 gwere used. The animals were randomly allotted into four groups, each containing eight rats respectively. Three of the groups (II, III and IV), induced with hypothyroidism, were treated by 0.05 % solution of thiamazole with drinking water for 30 days. Control (vehicle) rats were given normal saline. After 13 days hypothyroid groups (III and IV) of rats were treated with aqueous extract from Feijoa leaves at a dose 1.0 ml/100 g of body weight and with Iodomarin 200 (reference drug) at a dose 12 µg/kg daily orally for 21 days. Results obtained from the study showed that the introduction of thiamazole leads to functional changes in the thyroid gland in rats, accompanied by decreasing sings of rectal temperature and level of thyroid hormones. It was found, that treatment with AEFL normalizes serum thyroid hormone levels, increases rectal temperature and reduces the thyroid mass. The investigated extract can be attributed to the regulators of the thyroid hypofunction and is promising for further study of its effectiveness as a thyroid-stimulating agent.
SCIENTIFIC SUBSTANTIATION OF THE METHODOLOGY OF PREPARATION OF QUINCE JAPANESE FOR ANALYSIS AND INVESTIGATION OF CONSUMER PROPERTIES OF THE PRODUCTS OF ITS RECYCLING
Authors: Odarchenko Dmytro , Odarchenko Andrey , Lisnichenko Olena , Spodar Kateryna
Published: June 2019

The aim of the study is a scientific substantiation of the methodology of quince Japanese for analyzing and investigating consumer properties of its recycling products. The new way of sample preparation allows to reduce costs for estimation of the raw material quality. Obtained semi-products give a possibility to widen the assortment of frozen products, based on domestic raw materials.

Fruits of quince Japanese, planted in the Poltava region, Ukraine, were chosen as a research object. For getting a representing sample, quince specimens were subjected to the offered sample preparation. It included inspection, processing and further cyclic freezing and centrifuging. As a result of the threefold cycle of freezing-centrifuging, solid and liquid phases were obtained.

The obtained liquid part of quince Japanese is a homogenous liquid, without suspended particles, with a brightly expressed taste and smell, not stratified at storage. These changes are explained by redistribution of dry substances and moisture in studied samples.

As a result of cyclic freezing-centrifuging of the research object, two new semi-products were obtained – solid and liquid phases.

Within the scientific study there were determined organoleptic parameters of the obtained semi-products before freezing and after 270 days of low-temperature storage. The consistence, taste, smell and color of products are ones of their main consumption properties.

According to the results of point estimation of organoleptic properties of the obtained semi-products, it has been established, that during 270 days of low-temperature storage these parameters didn’t change and stayed at the high level.

The studies demonstrated freezing advantages in the aspect of reaching high organoleptic parameters of products after freezing and defrost that provides high-quality products in the process of low-temperature storage.
Anti-VEGF therapy of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: from randomized trials to routine clinical practice
Authors: Fayzrakhmanov R. R.
Published: June 2019

Antivasoproliferative therapy is a revolutionary trend in the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), as it is aimed at blocking growth factors of the newly formed vessels. Currently, two anti-VEGF drugs are registered for ophthalmological use, and the search for new molecules is only gaining momentum. Studying new approaches to treatment and developing innovative drugs, modern medicine relies on the data from international randomized clinical trials (RCT). The fact that this direction attracts much scientific interest is explained by high reliability of the data obtained with RCTs. However, when analyzing the effectiveness of anti-VEGF therapy in patients with nAMD in routine clinical practice, many ophthalmologists are confronted with discrepancies between the expected morphological and functional results as predicted by RCTs and those obtained in reality. It is thus important to bear in mind that RCTs simply determine how the dynamics of morphofunctional parameters should look like, whilst the ideal result is only achievable through correct implementation of therapeutic strategy in real clinical practice. The results obtained in the practice of any specialist wholly depend on how carefully the prescribed treatment protocols are followed by doctors and patients, how burdensome the treatment is, as well as on the potential of the medication. This literary review offers a comparative analysis of the results achieved by using anti-VEGF drugs (ranibizumab and aflibercept) obtained in key RCTs and in routine clinical treatment of nAMD patients.
Evaluation of Groundwater Quality for Domestic and Irrigation Suitability from Upper Bhima Basin, Western India: A Hydro-geochemical Perspective
Authors: Gaikwad Himanshu , Shaikh Huzefa , Umrikar Bhavana
Published: June 2019

Major ion constituents present in groundwater are studied for shallow unconfined basaltic aquifer in order to understand the quality of groundwater resources and its impacts on inhabitants and irrigation. 30 groundwater samples collected from dug wells located in upper Bhima basin were analyzed to measure major cations and anions for establishing water quality index (WQI) and irrigation indices. The concentration of pH, electrical conductivity, total hardness, total dissolved solids and major cations and anions were analyzed. Groundwater types were detected using Piper’s trilinear diagram as Ca2+-HCO3−, Ca2+-Na+-HCO3−, mixed Ca2+-Mg2+-Cl− and Ca2+-Cl− groups. High concentration (8 to 194 mg/L) of nitrate was found at some locations in the region. WQI shows 66% of the samples to be unfit for drinking purposes due to high nitrate content mostly introduced because of the anthropogenic activities. Suitability of groundwater for irrigation purposes was determined using of Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), Permeability Index (PI), Kelly Ratio (KR), Magnesium Hazard (MH), Sodium (%) and Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC). Groundwater in the region is suitable for irrigation.
A relação entre ser humano e natureza a partir de Schelling e Moltmann
Authors: Assumpção Gabriel Almeida , Veliq Fabrício
Published: June 2019

O presente artigo tem o intuito de colocar em diálogo asperspectivas teológicas do pensamento de Moltmann e a filosofia danatureza de Schelling, mostrando os pontos convergentes e divergentesentre os dois pensadores. Como ponto divergente, Schellingvaloriza a concepção da natureza como algo além de meros produtosnaturais (organismos, gases, formações geológicas), mas tambémcomo produtividade, como um todo, irredutível a mero instrumentode dominação humana. Moltmann, por sua vez, pensa a naturezacomo Criação de Deus, e o ser humano como parte mais frágil emtodo esse processo dado seu lugar na ordem da Criação, ideia que nãose encontra na filosofia da natureza de Schelling. Como ponto de convergência,é possível perceber que tanto Schelling quanto Moltmannfazem uma grande crítica ao mecanicismo e à concepção utilitária danatureza trazida pela filosofia Moderna.
A condição humana de Hannah Arendt e os equívocos na interpretação de Byung-Chul Han
Authors: Castelo Branco Judikael , Da Rocha Lara França
Published: June 2019

Neste artigo apresentamos algumas noções fundamentaisde A condição humana para nos confrontarmos com a interpretaçãode Byung-Chul Han. Para tanto, nos concentramos na problemáticaposta pelo filósofo sul-coreano ao perguntar se o animal laborans deArendt resiste à análise das evoluções sociais recentes da “sociedadedo cansaço”, o que, a nosso ver, não apenas evidencia o erro de Hancomo mostra também a coerência do texto de Arendt, que concluiapontando para as bases da reflexão sobre a “vida do espírito”.
As Dietas de Rousseau: o caso do Emílio
Authors: Arco Júnior Mauro Dela Bandera
Published: June 2019

O tema das dietas alimentares, enganosamente considerado tema periférico, aparece em muitos escritos de Rousseau, das obras consideradas autobiográficas até as ditas teóricas, passando pela Nova Heloísa e por muitos outros textos. O Emílio não seria diferente. O objetivo deste artigo é, pois, abordar duas formulações desta temática presentes ao longo do Emílio, a saber: i) a preferência pelas dietas simples e vegetarianas e, sobretudo, ii) as relações entre as dietas e a proposta antropológica do autor, tal como desenhada no Discurso sobre a desigualdade.
Uma restrição para interpretações pragmatistas de Ser e Tempo: uma avaliação da principal objeção de Gethmann à crítica de Tugendhat ao conceito de verdade de Heidegger
Authors: Taddei Paulo Mendes
Published: June 2019

Este artigo objetiva discutir a principal objeção de Gethmannà crítica de Tugendhat ao conceito de verdade de Heidegger.Enquanto Tugendhat sustenta que Heidegger teria perdido os critériospara a distinção entre o verdadeiro e o falso, Gethmann alega quetais critérios de verdade podem ser localizados na dimensão pragmáticadas modalidades teóricas do Dasein. Para Gethmann, Heideggerhavia levado a cabo uma mudança no modelo de verdade, do modeloproposicional para o modelo operacional de verdade, mudança integralmentenegligenciada por Tugendhat, que perdeu de vista o fatode que a novidade em Heidegger é que a verdade mais origináriadeve ser entendida como uma categoria de êxito. Argumento, primeiramente,que o que Gethmann chama de modelo operacional de verdade não é compatível com a evidência textual em Ser e Tempo. Mostro, em um segundo momento, que o modelo de Gethmann nãofornece os critérios de verdade que para Tugendhat inexistiriam emHeidegger. Por fim, concluo indicando questões que concernem tantoo ponto subjacente de desacordo entre os dois comentadores deHeidegger, quanto uma avaliação geral da crítica de Tugendhat aoconceito de verdade de Heidegger.
No encalço da originalidade: aproximações e divergências entre Adorno e os românticos
Authors: Queiroz Luciana Molina
Published: June 2019

O objetivo central deste artigo é o de demonstrar como afilosofia da arte de Adorno, e mais especificamente sua concepção evalorização do nominalismo artístico, advém da forma pela qual o filósofo,a partir da tradição dialética, dialoga criticamente com temáticasencontradas no Romantismo, tais como o gênio e o original. O pertencimentoà tradição hegeliano-marxista é, portanto, fundamental paracompreendermos seu ponto de vista otimista acerca das vanguardas artísticas,bem como sua valorização do nominalismo crescente das obrasde arte derivado de sua autonomia e especificidade formal.
ANIMES E OTAKUS: UM OLHAR DO AUDIOVISUAL AO GRUPO
Authors: Peres Leandro Ayres , Soares André Luis Ramos
Published: June 2019

Este artigo tem por objetivo uma análise sócio-antropológica sobre a veiculação de animes no Brasil e a formação do grupo otaku. Para tal, primeiramente apresentamos um breve resumo do processo de veiculação das produções japonesa, sendo na sequência analisadas as características destas produções e, por fim, focando em uma apreciação do grupo. Durante a elaboração do artigo são apresentados fragmentos destas obras como um recurso para que o leitor tenha uma percepção mais ampla desse universo.
NOVAS CARTOGRAFIAS SOCIAIS ARTICULANDO DUAS CIÊNCIAS
Authors: Carvalho FRANKLIN PLESSMANN DE
Published: June 2019

A experiência da construção de conhecimentos na ciência agroecologia refletida neste artigo se baseia nas relações de pesquisa e extensão com comunidades de fundo e fecho de pasto do interior da Bahia e que são orientadas através da interlocução com uma rede de pesquisadores e movimentos sociais vinculados ao Projeto Nova Cartografia Social. Aborda as implicações da minha trajetória profissional como agrônomo, na qual os processos de territorialização são referências para a compressão de modos de vida tradicionais. Conhecer esses modos de vida como base para a compreensão de racionalidades distintas que organizam sistemas produtivos em um conjunto de relações socioculturais próprias, marcadas por perspectivas específicas de relação com a natureza e uso dos recursos naturais. Esta relação com a natureza, sendo concebida dentro de uma perspectiva simbólica mais ampla de compreensão do mundo, no sentido que cada grupo social formula sua própria existência e a concepção de vida em geral. A realização de novas cartografias sociais permitindo a expressão de identidades, tendo a etnografia e a antropologia com referencias. A relação interdisciplinar da antropologia com as ciências agrárias num contexto de diálogo de saberes propiciando a renovação tanto de escolas do pensamento com a construção de um novo pensamento de escola.
COSMOLOGIA E POLÍTICA COMO CATEGORIAS ANALÍTICAS PARA UMA ETNOGRAFIA DA MOBILIDADE MBYÁ GUARANI
Authors: Martins Fábio
Published: June 2019

Pretende-se neste trabalho dar visibilidade às motivações sócio cosmológicas que qualificam a dinâmica de deslocamento e ocupação espacial realizadas por um grupo Mbyá Guarani à Terra Indígena Tekoá Mirim, localizada no município de Praia Grande no litoral paulista. Além de problematizar também, e de maneira complementar, os processos etnohistóricos que corroboram para a autenticidade desta autodemarcação territorial.  Pois, que os Guarani não só se encontram em permanente relação com a sociedade envolvente, como também, concretizam a sua agência sobre elas, o que os torna atentos aos processos de mudanças que os afetam diretamente. E neste sentido, pretende ainda, evidenciar a luta dos Mbyá pela autodemarcação territorial e pelo direito de permanecer em sua terra, já que múltiplas instâncias do Estado passaram a considerá-los “invasores”, pretendendo deste modo, inviabilizar política e institucionalmente, a manutenção indígena em sua própria territorialidade.
MEMORIAL: JULIE ANTOINETTE CAVIGNAC
Authors: Cavignac Julie Antoinette
Published: June 2019

A ideia deste texto, inicialmente escrito como memorial para fins de avaliação no concurso de professora titular da carreira do magistério superior no ano 2016¹, é apresentar a minha trajetória no Departamento de Antropologia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte.
Neural network integration of classical statistical tests for processing small samples of biometrics data
Authors: Ivanov A. I. , Kuprianov E. N. , Tureev S. V.
Published: June 2019

The Aim of this paper is to increase the power of statistical tests through their joint application to reduce the requirement for the size of the test sample.

Methods. It is proposed to combine classical statistical tests, i.e. chi square, Cram r-von Mises and Shapiro-Wilk by means of using equivalent artificial neurons. Each neuron compares the input statistics with a precomputed threshold and has two output states. That allows obtaining three bits of binary output code of a network of three artificial neurons.

Results. It is shown that each of such criteria on small samples of biometric data produces high values of errors of the first and second kind in the process of normality hypothesis testing. Neural network integration of three tests under consideration enables a significant reduction of the probabilities of errors of the first and second kind. The paper sets forth the results of neural network integration of pairs, as well as triples of statistical tests under consideration.

Conclusions. Expected probabilities of errors of the first and second kind are predicted for neural network integrations of 10 and 30 classical statistical tests for small samples that contain 21 tests. An important element of the prediction process is the symmetrization of the problem, when the probabilities of errors of the first and second kind are made identical and averaged out. Coefficient modules of pair correlation of output states are averaged out as well by means of artificial neuron adders. Only in this case the connection between the number of integrated tests and the expected probabilities of errors of the first and second kind becomes linear in logarithmic coordinates.
Recent Advances in Machine Learning Based Prediction of RNA-protein Interactions
Authors: Sagar Amit , Xue Bin
Published: June 2019

The interactions between RNAs and proteins play critical roles in many biological processes. Therefore, characterizing these interactions becomes critical for mechanistic, biomedical, and clinical studies. Many experimental methods can be used to determine RNA-protein interactions in multiple aspects. However, due to the facts that RNA-protein interactions are tissuespecific and condition-specific, as well as these interactions are weak and frequently compete with each other, those experimental techniques can not be made full use of to discover the complete spectrum of RNA-protein interactions. To moderate these issues, continuous efforts have been devoted to developing high quality computational techniques to study the interactions between RNAs and proteins. Many important progresses have been achieved with the application of novel techniques and strategies, such as machine learning techniques. Especially, with the development and application of CLIP techniques, more and more experimental data on RNA-protein interaction under specific biological conditions are available. These CLIP data altogether provide a rich source for developing advanced machine learning predictors. In this review, recent progresses on computational predictors for RNA-protein interaction were summarized in the following aspects: dataset, prediction strategies, and input features. Possible future developments were also discussed at the end of the review.
Genetic-TLBO Algorithm for Power System Stabilizer
Authors: Roshandel Emad , Moattari Mojtaba
Published: June 2019

Background:

A large number of nature-based optimization methods have been proposed
to use as efficient tools in scientific studies. Genetic Algorithm (GA), which operates based
on human genetical evolution, has been an outstanding mostly used solver in a wide range of applications.
This algorithm reflects the process of natural selection where the fittest individuals are
selected for reproduction in order to produce offspring of the next generation. Initialization, selection,
crossover, and mutation are the main parts of the GA population-based method which enables
GA to have a prominent explorative feature. On the other hand, the Teaching Learning
Based Optimization algorithm (TLBO) is of great performance during searching for the optimum
solution among individuals. Therefore, it is expected that the combination of both algorithms in a
certain logical way improves the optimization time.

Objective:

The study intends to determine ways of improving performance of the TLBO algorithm
to solve a complex non-linear problem. Power system studies are one of the most complex problems
for analysis. Therefore, a powerful heuristic optimization procedure would have a valuable
contribution in solving such problems. In addition, the proposed heuristic algorithm will help scientists
to apply the technique to their problems.

Materials and Methods:

According to the aforementioned explanation, a new efficient optimization
approach is proposed which optimizes the parameters of multi-machine power system stabilizers
(PSSs). The TLBO algorithm includes two different stages in its main structure, which are
aptly called teacher and student stages. The student stage of TLBO is replaced by the genetic algorithm
in order to improve the explorative feature of the main TLBO. The PSS parameters are obtained
for four PSSs which are connected to four generators.

Results:

The performance of the proposed stabilizer is compared with other formerly designed
stabilizers reported in the literature consisting of multi-band PSSs for two areas four-machine
power system. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed
PSS in damping local and inter-area oscillation modes under various disturbances and confirm its
superiority in comparison with the other types of PSSs.

Conclusion:

: A search heuristic method like the genetic algorithm can dramatically improve the
performance of meta-heuristic optimization technique. In actuality, the TLBO as a meta-heuristic
optimization technique suffers from a direct search of random solutions in its primary stage. Then,
the TLBO relinquishes some parts of search space which may restrict the algorithm to find absolute
maximums or minimums. In this condition, the GA with a great ability in searching the whole
search space effectively improves the TLBO. According to the obtained results, the proposed algorithm,
named Genetic-TLBO, obviates the conventional TLBO flaws successfully.
Spatial Interpolators for Intra-Frame Resampling of SAR Videos: A Comparative Study Using Real-Time HD, Medical and Radar Data
Authors: Khosravi Mohammad R. , Samadi Sadegh , Mohseni Reza
Published: June 2019

Background:

Real-time video coding is a very interesting area of research with extensive applications into remote sensing and medical imaging. Many research works and multimedia standards for this purpose have been developed. Some processing ideas in the area are focused on second-step (additional) compression of videos coded by existing standards like MPEG 4.14.

Materials and Methods:

In this article, an evaluation of some techniques with different complexity orders for video compression problem is performed. All compared techniques are based on interpolation algorithms in spatial domain. In details, the acquired data is according to four different interpolators in terms of computational complexity including fixed weights quartered interpolation (FWQI) technique, Nearest Neighbor (NN), Bi-Linear (BL) and Cubic Cnvolution (CC) interpolators. They are used for the compression of some HD color videos in real-time applications, real frames of video synthetic aperture radar (video SAR or ViSAR) and a high resolution medical sample.

Results:

Comparative results are also described for three different metrics including two reference- based Quality Assessment (QA) measures and an edge preservation factor to achieve a general perception of various dimensions of the mentioned problem.

Conclusion:

Comparisons show that there is a decidable trade-off among video codecs in terms of more similarity to a reference, preserving high frequency edge information and having low computational complexity.
Mediterranean Cypress “Cupressus sempervirens”: A Review on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties
Authors: Hussain Mohd Kamil , Saquib Mohammad , Ahamad Tanveer , Khatoon Shahnaaz , Khan Mohammad Faheem
Published: June 2019

Background:

Cupressus sempervirens (C. sempervirens), commonly known as
Mediterranean cypress is native to the eastern Mediterranean region, North America and
subtropical Asia at higher altitudes. The crude, semi-purified and purified extracts of
C. sempervirens have long been recognized for its pharmacological activities as evidenced
by its extensive use by indigenous cultures in herbal medicines, tonics and infusion. Pharmacological
properties displayed the prodigious biological activities that could be further
explored for development of new herbal formulations or therapeutic agents.

Aims:

This review presents a critical analysis of the current state of knowledge about the
ethno medicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of C. sempervirens L
and its future applications.

Materials and Methods:

Literature related to C. sempervirens and its synonyms were
searched on the available online literature databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed,
SciFinder, Scopus, Springer, ScienceDirect, Wiley, ACS, Scielo and Web of Science, thesis,
dissertations, books, reports, local herbal encyclopedias and other relevant websites.

Results:

A review of literature showed that decoction of cones and young branches of C.
sempervirens gave astonishing effect in the treatment of hemorrhoids and to treat excessive
sweating in the feet. Enormous pharmacological properties have been found including antiseptic,
anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective,
wound-healing, anticoagulant, antihyperlipidemic, anticancer, neurobiological, antidiabetic,
and antiosteoporotic. Approximately 109 phytochemical constituents have been searched out
as isolates from various parts of this plant comprising mostly diterpenoids and biflavonoids.

Conclusion:

Numerous in vivo and in vitro studies have provided support for the traditional
uses of C. sempervirens but further research work is required towards isolating more active
constituents and for validating its clinical utilization in the herbal formulations for humans
as well as investigating any potential toxicity for future clinical studies.