bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Gestão de design: Diagnóstico com base na competitividade, diferenciação e sustentabilidades en uma associação de artesãos no sul do Brazil
Authors: Aguiar Marina Cuneo , Hinnig Renata , Merino Giselle Schmidt , Triska Ricardo , Figueiredo Luiz Fernando Gonçalves de , Silva Carina Scandolara da , Merino Eugenio Andrés Díaz
Published: July 2016

A gestão de design, definida como a organização e o gerenciamento dos recursos de design, contribui para o alinhamento de suas ações aos objetivos estratégicos da empresa. Neste contexto, autores da área consideram o diagnóstico como a primeira e principal etapa da gestão de design. Existem diversos modelos e ferramentas para auxiliar o diagnóstico, entre eles: análise SWOT, modelo CDS, análise PEST, mapa mental, dentre outros. Desta forma, o objetivo desse artigo é diagnosticar o estágio de desenvolvimento da Associação Ribeirão de Artesanato, composta por 16 associados e localizada na cidade de Florianópolis - Brasil. Para isso, foi escolhido o modelo CDS devido a sua aplicação direcionada para a gestão de design. Este modelo, desenvolvido pelo Núcleo de Gestão de Design da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, apoia-se na análise de três dimensões: Competitividade, Diferenciação e Sustentabilidade, caracterizando sua aplicabilidade de forma sistêmica. Quanto aos procedimentos metodológicos, o artigo classifica-se como exploratório, de natureza aplicada e forma de abordagem qualitativa. Trata-se de um estudo de caso, no qual foram realizadas visitas in loco, observação sistemática e entrevistas. Como resultado, a aplicação do modelo permitiu identificar oportunidades de atuação do design, resultando na proposição de estratégias e ações para valorizar a atividade artesanal. Um exemplo de ação proposta foi a criação de embalagens, que além de beneficiarem a apresentação do produto, contribuem para ressaltar seu valor cultural e histórico por meio da inclusão de informações sobre o artesão, materiais e técnicas utilizados e a história de cada peça de artesanato. Esta ação buscou solucionar uma das fragilidades identificadas na dimensão Diferenciação: falta de padronização na identificação das embalagens e inexistência de informações sobre a produção dos produtos. Observou-se que o artesanato, por estar relacionado ao fazer, ao operacional, carece de uma visão sistêmica. Deste modo, o diagnóstico na gestão de design, por meio da aplicação do modelo CDS, contribuiu para identificar potencialidades e fragilidades da associação, permitindo visualizar o todo e propor soluções de design, como o planejamento da produção de acordo com a sazonalidade do turismo e o perfil dos turistas. Por meio de sua representação gráfica simplificada, o modelo CDS facilitou o entendimento e visualização do diagnóstico para o gestor de design e para os membros da associação.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/IFDP.2016.3716
El Diseño Avanzado como práctica sistémica para la innovación en el territorio: caso Ciudad Creativa Digital, Guadalajara, México.
Authors: Iñiguez Flores Roberto , León Morán Ruth Maribel
Published: July 2016

El Diseño Avanzado es una práctica orientada a la búsqueda y visualización de oportunidades de de innovación futuras, una práctica que si se realiza sistemáticamente, crea corredores de innovación para las empresas que trabajan bajo el concepto de innovación contínua.Estas prácticas han sido documentadas, en especial cuando se trata de su aplicación en la innovación territorial, de manera que se hace crucial para las regiones entender la complejidad implícita en estas dinámicas, así como el nuevo rol del diseñador,´pues su labor, aparace en etapas tempranas en las cuales, la anticipación, el diseño estratégico y la sistémica aplicada, juegan un papel fundamental en la identificación de oportunidades de desarrollo y aporte de valor para el territorio.En tal sentido, el presente artículo tiene como objetivo, disertar sobre estos fundamentos a través de la exposición de un caso específico: Ciudad Creativa Digital, proyecto de ciudad inteligente que suma los objetivos de renovación del entorno urbano de la Ciudad de Guadalajara, con la creación e impulso de la industria creativa en México. La metodología utilizada para tal fin, se basa en el análisis sistémico de los diferentes actores y variables que intervienen en el caso. Los resultados obtenidos como producto de interrelaciones del sistema, son la configuración de mapas o rutas que nuestran áreas de oportunidad para la innovación en una localidad determinada; situada dentro de una economía emergente que evoluciona de una estrategia de desarrollo económico basado en la manufactura, a una estrategia basada en el diseño y la innovación, con la creación de regiones del conocimiento y ciudades inteligentes.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/IFDP.2016.3728
An in vitro Comparative Evaluation of the Sealing Ability of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate with Different Mixing Reagents
Authors: Bhandary Shreetha , Srinivasan Raghu , Dsouza Teena
Published: July 2016

Background

Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) exhibits several properties of an ideal root-end filling. It, however, has certain disadvantages such as long setting time, difficult handling characteristics, and limited antimicrobial activity. In order to improve its properties, several commonly used reagents have been used instead of sterile water. Hence the objective of this study was to evaluate the root-end sealing ability of white MTA combined with either distilled water, 0.12% chlorhexidine solution, 10% doxycycline solution, 3% sodium hypochlorite solution, or 10% calcium chloride solution using a bacterial leakage test.

Materials and methods

Seventy-two extracted, decoronated human maxillary incisor teeth were used. After cleaning and shaping of the canals, root-end resection was performed at 90°. Root-end cavities were filled with ProRoot MTA combined with the test reagents. Microleakage was assessed using a bacterial leakage test for a period of 60 days. Results were analyzed using the log rank test. The level of significance was 0.05.

Results

There was a significant increase in the sealing ability when MTA was mixed with calcium chloride, sodium hypochlorite, or doxycycline when compared with distilled water or chlorhexidine. Also, MTA combined with calcium chloride demonstrated a higher probability of surviving 60 days.

Conclusion

The sealing ability of MTA was improved when combined with calcium chloride, sodium hypochlorite, and doxycycline.

How to cite this article

Dsouza T, Bhandary S, Srinivasan R. An in vitro Comparative Evaluation of the Sealing Ability of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate with Different Mixing Reagents. World J Dent 2016;7(2):54-58.
Relationship between Perception of Maxillary Midline Diastema and Personality Profiles
Authors: Nazeh Abdullah A Al
Published: July 2016

Aims

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between personality profiles and perception of maxillary midline diastema (MMD) among laypeople.

Materials and methods

Hundred total of 200 laypeople (100 females and 100 males, mean age = 28.8 ± 5.5 years) were recruited in this cross-sectional study. They were asked to rate the attractiveness of two digital photographs of ideal smile with 1 and 2 mm MMD on a visual analog scale (VAS) from 0 to 10. Participants' personality and psychological profiles were assessed via neuroticism.extraversion.openness five-factor inventory. The statistically significant levels were set at p ≤ 0.05.

Results

The mean VAS scores were 5.7 (± 2.1) and 4.3 (± 2.0) for 1 and 2 mm MMD respectively. The participants rated the attractiveness of 1 mm diastema better than the attractiveness of 2 mm diastema (p < 0.001). Females showed no difference in rating diastema attractiveness in comparison with males (p > 0.05). Participants (from both genders) with higher neuroticism scores rated 1 and 2 mm diastemas as less attractive than those with lower neuroticism scores (p ≤ 0.001).

Conclusion

Psychological profiles (high neuroticism) might be associated with negative perceptions of attractiveness of MMD.

How to cite this article

Al Nazeh AA. Relationship between Perception of Maxillary Midline Diastema and Personality Profiles. World J Dent 2016;7(2):59-63.
Oral Lichen Planus in Relation to Transaminase Levels and Hepatitis C Viral Antibodies Detection: A Clinical Study
Authors: Manjunath M , Deepak TA , Krishna Sowmya , Sobti Geetika , Annaji AG
Published: July 2016

Background

Lichen planus (LP) is a common long term inflammatory disorder that affects skin and mucous membranes. Though mostly asymptomatic in oral mucosa it may cause severe morbidity in erosive cases. The relation between LP and liver diseases especially hepatitis C have been proposed by many authors with varied results. Alteration in liver function tests reflected by increased levels of transaminase levels, i.e., serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT), serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) with or without the presence of antibodies against hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been observed in oral lichen planus (OLP) patients in many studies. So this study was undertaken with the intent to further evaluate any alliance between OLP and liver disease principally hepatitis C.

Materials and methods

The study consisted of 30 histopathologically confirmed patients of OLP and 30 age and sex matched healthy volunteers visiting the outpatient department of a dental hospital over a period of 1 year. All subjects in both groups were subjected to SGOT, SGPT and HCV antibodies detection.

Results

The percentage of patients with elevated SGOT and SGPT values was higher among the OLP patients in the study group (40%) in comparison to subjects in the control group (7%). The mean values of SGOT and SGPT were also higher in the study group in comparison to the control group. No HCV antibodies were found in the serum of subjects in both the study group and control group.

Conclusion

Liver disease or hepatitis C can be considered a risk factor for LP and may lead to diagnosis, early treatment and possibly a better prognosis in asymptomatic OLP patients. Further studies with large samples are recommended to prove the current hypothesis regarding the association between LP and chronic liver disease and/or HCV infection.

How to cite this article

Sobti G, Manjunath M, Deepak TA, Krishna S, Annaji AG. Oral Lichen Planus in Relation to Transaminase Levels and Hepatitis C Viral Antibodies Detection: A Clinical Study. World J Dent 2016;7(2):64-68.
Comparison of Association between Cervical Spine and Face in Subjects with Vertical and Horizontal Growth Pattern: An in vitro Study using Lateral Cephalogram
Authors: Shrivastav Sunita , Gupta Deoashish D , Niranjane Priyanka , Sharma Narendra , Nathani Rakesh
Published: July 2016

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to analyze and comparethe association between cervical spine and face in subjects with vertical and horizontal growth pattern using lateral cephalogram.

Materials and methods

Lateral cephalograms of 75 subjects between ages of 18 and 35 years were taken and analyzed. The study sample was divided into three groups of 25 individuals each; i.e., vertical growth pattern (gonial angle > 125°); horizontal growth pattern (gonial angle < 121°); and control group with average growth pattern (gonial angle 123° ± 2.5°). The relation between upper cervical vertebrae and face was compared between three groups by taking linear measurements.

Results

A statistically significant difference was observed in vertical dimensions of second cervical vertebra when it was correlated with anterior cranial base, maxilla and mandible in adults having horizontal and vertical growth pattern as compared to individuals with average growth pattern. Linear vertical measurements between maxilla to cervical spine and mandible to cervical spine were less in horizontal growth pattern as compared to vertical and average growth pattern. The p-value of SCV2—0.001, GoCV2—0.405, and PmCV2—0.001 showed significant results within intergroups.

Conclusion

It can be concluded that there exists an association between the morphology of the cervical vertebrae and the vertical and horizontal skeletal growth patterns.

How to cite this article

Gupta DD, Niranjane P, Sharma N, Shrivastav S, Kamble RH, Nathani R. Comparison of Association between Cervical Spine and Face in Subjects with Vertical and Horizontal Growth Pattern: An in vitro Study using Lateral Cephalogram. World J Dent 2016;7(2):73-77.
Correlation between Xerostomia, Hyposalivation, and Oral Microbial Load with Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Authors: Jindal Ritika , Shenoy Nandita , Udayalakshmi J , Baliga Srikala
Published: July 2016

Aims and objectives

The present study is an attempt to investigate prevalence of xerostomia and hyposalivation in type 2 diabetes mellitus using a modified Schirmer test (MST) and finding any association between xerostomia, hyposalivation, and oral microflora, namely, Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus spp., and Candida spp. with the glycemic control of individual.

Background

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia and resulting in either lack or relative insufficiency of insulin. In addition to systemic alterations, oral manifestations of diabetes mellitus have been reported, such as xerostomia and hyposalivation, alteration in taste, caries, gingivitis, and periodontal disease.

Materials and methods

Thirty individuals with known history of diabetes mellitus type 2 were chosen as cases and 30 ageand sex-matched healthy controls were taken as control group. For assessment of hyposalivation, unstimulated salivary flow rate was measured using a MST with a commercially available Schirmer test strip having a millimeter scale (0—35 mm).

Results

In our study, we found that the difference in the wettability of Schirmer strip among diabetics and healthy controls was more significant at the end of the 1st minute due to decreased salivary flow in diabetics.

Conclusion

A n e arly a ssessment o f s alivary f low a nd xerostomia in type 2 diabetic patients and its treatment, along with routine oral hygiene and maintenance, may alter the clinical outcomes of diabetes.

How to cite this article

Ahmed J, Jindal R, Shenoy N, Denny C, Udayalakshmi J, Baliga S. Correlation between Xerostomia, Hyposalivation, and Oral Microbial Load with Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients. World J Dent 2016;7(2):83-86.
Cone-beam Computed Tomography: A Resolution to Paradoxical Judgments in Endodontic Diagnosis
Authors: Chougule Amruta R , Kundabala M , Mohan Rayapudi P , Shetty Neeta
Published: July 2016

Recently, various diagnostic tools have emerged with a view to enhance endodontic treatment. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is presented as a new endodontic tool. The narrow field CBCT reduces the negative effects of anatomic noise, geometric distortion, and technique sensitivity observed on two-dimensional images. It can be used to identify canal morphology, numbers of canals, and relative positioning even in the presence of calcific metamorphosis (CM) and dystrophic calcifications. Calcific metamorphosis is characterized by the deposition of hard tissue within the pulp canal space. Most of the literature advices the treatment of CM through observation and periodic examination. Thus, it is imperative for the clinician to identify calcified canals preoperatively for conservative treatment approach. This case series illustrates about the versatility of CBCT over the conventional radiology for detecting calcified canals.

How to cite this article

Chougule AR, Kundabala M, Mohan RP, Shetty N. Cone-beam Computed Tomography: A Resolution to Paradoxical Judgments in Endodontic Diagnosis. World J Dent 2016;7(2):100-106.
Evaluating model parameterizations of submicron aerosol scattering and absorption with in situ data from ARCTAS 2008
Authors: Alvarado Matthew J. , Lonsdale Chantelle R. , Macintyre Helen L. , Bian Huisheng , Chin Mian , Ridley David A. , Heald Colette L. , Thornhill Kenneth L. , Anderson Bruce E. , Cubison Michael J. , Jimenez Jose L. , Kondo Yutaka , Sahu Lokesh K. , Dibb Jack E. , Wang Chien
Published: July 2016

Abstract. Accurate modeling of the scattering and absorption of ultraviolet and visible radiation by aerosols is essential for accurate simulations of atmospheric chemistry and climate. Closure studies using in situ measurements of aerosol scattering and absorption can be used to evaluate and improve models of aerosol optical properties without interference from model errors in aerosol emissions, transport, chemistry, or deposition rates. Here we evaluate the ability of four externally mixed, fixed size distribution parameterizations used in global models to simulate submicron aerosol scattering and absorption at three wavelengths using in situ data gathered during the 2008 Arctic Research of the Composition of the Troposphere from Aircraft and Satellites (ARCTAS) campaign. The four models are the NASA Global Modeling Initiative (GMI) Combo model, GEOS-Chem v9-02, the baseline configuration of a version of GEOS-Chem with online radiative transfer calculations (called GC-RT), and the Optical Properties of Aerosol and Clouds (OPAC v3.1) package. We also use the ARCTAS data to perform the first evaluation of the ability of the Aerosol Simulation Program (ASP v2.1) to simulate submicron aerosol scattering and absorption when in situ data on the aerosol size distribution are used, and examine the impact of different mixing rules for black carbon (BC) on the results. We find that the GMI model tends to overestimate submicron scattering and absorption at shorter wavelengths by 10–23 %, and that GMI has smaller absolute mean biases for submicron absorption than OPAC v3.1, GEOS-Chem v9-02, or GC-RT. However, the changes to the density and refractive index of BC in GC-RT improve the simulation of submicron aerosol absorption at all wavelengths relative to GEOS-Chem v9-02. Adding a variable size distribution, as in ASP v2.1, improves model performance for scattering but not for absorption, likely due to the assumption in ASP v2.1 that BC is present at a constant mass fraction throughout the aerosol size distribution. Using a core-shell mixing rule in ASP overestimates aerosol absorption, especially for the fresh biomass burning aerosol measured in ARCTAS-B, suggesting the need for modeling the time-varying mixing states of aerosols in future versions of ASP.
Multi-satellite sensor study on precipitation-induced emission pulses of NOx from soils in semi-arid ecosystems
Authors: Zörner Jan , Penning de Vries Marloes , Beirle Steffen , Sihler Holger , Veres Patrick R. , Williams Jonathan , Wagner Thomas
Published: July 2016

Abstract. We present a top-down approach to infer and quantify rain-induced emission pulses of NOx ( ≡  NO + NO2), stemming from biotic emissions of NO from soils, from satellite-borne measurements of NO2. This is achieved by synchronizing time series at single grid pixels according to the first day of rain after a dry spell of prescribed duration. The full track of the temporal evolution several weeks before and after a rain pulse is retained with daily resolution. These are needed for a sophisticated background correction, which accounts for seasonal variations in the time series and allows for improved quantification of rain-induced soil emissions. The method is applied globally and provides constraints on pulsed soil emissions of NOx in regions where the NOx budget is seasonally dominated by soil emissions. We find strong peaks of enhanced NO2 vertical column densities (VCDs) induced by the first intense precipitation after prolonged droughts in many semi-arid regions of the world, in particular in the Sahel. Detailed investigations show that the rain-induced NO2 pulse detected by the OMI (Ozone Monitoring Instrument), GOME-2 and SCIAMACHY satellite instruments could not be explained by other sources, such as biomass burning or lightning, or by retrieval artefacts (e.g. due to clouds). For the Sahel region, absolute enhancements of the NO2 VCDs on the first day of rain based on OMI measurements 2007–2010 are on average 4 × 1014  molec cm−2 and exceed 1 × 1015  molec cm−2 for individual grid cells. Assuming a NOx lifetime of 4 h, this corresponds to soil NOx emissions in the range of 6 up to 65 ng N m−2 s−1, which is in good agreement with literature values. Apart from the clear first-day peak, NO2 VCDs are moderately enhanced (2 × 1014  molec cm−2) compared to the background over the following 2 weeks, suggesting potential further emissions during that period of about 3.3 ng N m−2 s−1. The pulsed emissions contribute about 21–44 % to total soil NOx emissions over the Sahel.
Characterisation and improvement of j(O1D) filter radiometers
Authors: Bohn Birger , Heard Dwayne E. , Mihalopoulos Nikolaos , Plass-Dülmer Christian , Schmitt Rainer , Whalley Lisa K.
Published: July 2016

Abstract. Atmospheric O3 →  O(1D) photolysis frequencies j(O1D) are crucial parameters for atmospheric photochemistry because of their importance for primary OH formation. Filter radiometers have been used for many years for in situ field measurements of j(O1D). Typically the relationship between the output of the instruments and j(O1D) is non-linear because of changes in the shape of the solar spectrum dependent on solar zenith angles and total ozone columns. These non-linearities can be compensated for by a correction method based on laboratory measurements of the spectral sensitivity of the filter radiometer and simulated solar actinic flux density spectra. Although this correction is routinely applied, the results of a previous field comparison study of several filter radiometers revealed that some corrections were inadequate. In this work the spectral characterisations of seven instruments were revised, and the correction procedures were updated and harmonised considering recent recommendations of absorption cross sections and quantum yields of the photolysis process O3 →  O(1D). Previous inconsistencies were largely removed using these procedures. In addition, optical interference filters were replaced to improve the spectral properties of the instruments. Successive determinations of spectral sensitivities and field comparisons of the modified instruments with a spectroradiometer reference confirmed the improved performance. Overall, filter radiometers remain a low-maintenance alternative of spectroradiometers for accurate measurements of j(O1D) provided their spectral properties are known and potential drifts in sensitivities are monitored by regular calibrations with standard lamps or reference instruments.
Hotspots of gross emissions from the land use sector: patterns,
uncertainties, and leading emission sources for the period 2000–2005 in the
tropics
Authors: Roman-Cuesta Rosa Maria , Rufino Mariana C. , Herold Martin , Butterbach-Bahl Klaus , Rosenstock Todd S. , Herrero Mario , Ogle Stephen , Li Changsheng , Poulter Benjamin , Verchot Louis , Martius Christopher , Stuiver John , de Bruin Sytze
Published: July 2016

Abstract. According to the latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), emissions must be cut by 41–72 % below 2010 levels by 2050 for a likely chance of containing the global mean temperature increase to 2 °C. The AFOLU sector (Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use) contributes roughly a quarter ( ∼  10–12 Pg CO2e yr−1) of the net anthropogenic GHG emissions mainly from deforestation, fire, wood harvesting, and agricultural emissions including croplands, paddy rice, and livestock. In spite of the importance of this sector, it is unclear where the regions with hotspots of AFOLU emissions are and how uncertain these emissions are. Here we present a novel, spatially comparable dataset containing annual mean estimates of gross AFOLU emissions (CO2, CH4, N2O), associated uncertainties, and leading emission sources, in a spatially disaggregated manner (0.5°) for the tropics for the period 2000–2005. Our data highlight the following: (i) the existence of AFOLU emissions hotspots on all continents, with particular importance of evergreen rainforest deforestation in Central and South America, fire in dry forests in Africa, and both peatland emissions and agriculture in Asia; (ii) a predominant contribution of forests and CO2 to the total AFOLU emissions (69 %) and to their uncertainties (98 %); (iii) higher gross fluxes from forests, which coincide with higher uncertainties, making agricultural hotspots appealing for effective mitigation action; and (iv) a lower contribution of non-CO2 agricultural emissions to the total gross emissions (ca. 25 %), with livestock (15.5 %) and rice (7 %) leading the emissions. Gross AFOLU tropical emissions of 8.0 (5.5–12.2) were in the range of other databases (8.4 and 8.0 Pg CO2e yr−1 in FAOSTAT and the Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR) respectively), but we offer a spatially detailed benchmark for monitoring progress in reducing emissions from the land sector in the tropics. The location of the AFOLU hotspots of emissions and data on their associated uncertainties will assist national policy makers, investors, and other decision-makers who seek to understand the mitigation potential of the AFOLU sector.
Exploring global surface temperature pattern scaling methodologies and assumptions from a CMIP5 model ensemble
Authors: Lynch Cary , Hartin Corinne , Bond-Lamberty Ben , Kravitz Ben
Published: July 2016

Abstract. Pattern scaling is used to explore the uncertainty in future forcing scenarios. Of the possible techniques used for pattern scaling, the two most prominent are the delta and least squared regression methods. Both methods assume that local climate changes scale with globally averaged temperature increase, allowing for spatial patterns to be generated for multiple models for any future emission scenario. We explore this assumption by using different time periods and scenarios, and examine the differences and the statistical significance between patterns generated by each method. Regardless of epoch chosen, the relationship between globally averaged temperature increase and local temperature are similar. Temperature patterns generated by the linear regression method show a better fit to global mean temperature change than the delta method. Differences in pat- terns between methods and epochs are largest in high latitudes (60–90 degrees N/S). Error terms in the least squared regression method are higher in lower forcing scenarios, and global mean temperature sensitivity is higher. These patterns will be used to examine feedbacks and uncertainty in the climate system.
Analysis of slope processes in the Vallcebre landslide (Eastern Pyrenees, Spain) by means of Cross Correlation Function applied to high frequency monitoring data
Authors: Mulas Marco , Corominas Jordi , Corsini Alessandro , Moya Jose
Published: July 2016

Abstract. The Vallcebre landslide is a large slow moving translational slide in the Eastern Pyrenees (Spain). In this work, the Cross-Correlation Function (CCF) method was used in order to quantitatively investigate the time-lagged correlation between high frequency monitoring data on rainfall, piezometric and displacement with the objective to evidence hydro-mechanical processes occurring along the slope. The CCF is a signal processing tool for measuring similarities of time-series waveforms as function of an applied time-lag. Specifically, it was applied in Vallcebre landslide to a 3 years long time series of monitoring data, from 1999 to 2001, with a sampling frequency of 20 minutes. Data were measured in three boreholes instrumented with automated wire-extensometers and piezometers and a rain gauge. The boreholes are lined up down the slope and following the displacement direction, which allowed investigating transfer of landslide mass and groundwater along the slide. Several combinations of time series were analysed: rainfall vs. displacement; rainfall vs. piezometric depth; piezometric depth vs. displacement. Moreover, correlation analysis of displacement and piezometric depth between boreholes was also performed. The CCF analysis highlighted and constrained in time a dual triggering mechanism in which factors controlling movement change along the slide: movement in the lower landslide zone is predominantly influenced by toe erosion whereas in the intermediate and upper landslide zone movement is mostly controlled by groundwater recharge and flow.
ESTRATÉGIAS DE ADAPTAÇÃO, REFORMULAÇÃO E ARGUMENTAÇÃO EM MONOGRAFIAS: UM ESTUDO DE RETEXTUALIZAÇÃO NA ESCRITA ACADÊMICA
Authors: Souza Clara Regina Rodrigues de , Silva Williany Miranda da
Published: July 2016

A monografia mobiliza um processo interno de retextualização, em consequência da constituição do seu texto de análise de dados relacionar componentes inerentes à introdução: pergunta de pesquisa ou hipótese e objetivos. Nesse trabalho, a questão-problema que se propõe a investigar é: Será que as estratégias de retextualização na “seção de análise de dados” são responsáveis por legitimar a produção de monografias?  Para tanto, objetiva-se, interpretar as estratégias de escrita implicadas na referida seção deste gênero. A metodologia desenvolvida apoia-se em Strauss e Corbin (2008) em defesa de uma abordagem de cunho descritivo-interpretativista e de investigação qualitativa para a apreciação de seis monografias, defendidas entre 2009-2011, produzidas por sujeitos advindos do Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação Científica (PIBIC), dos Cursos de Licenciatura Plena em Letras e de Bacharelado em Ciências Sociais, respectivamente, do Centro de Humanidades, da UFCG. Dentre os pressupostos teóricos utilizados, Marcuschi ([2001] 2010) e Matencio (2002; 2003; 2004) embasam a investigação sobre o fenômeno investigado na escrita deste gênero. Após a constatação do alto índice de estratégias básicas de reformulação no processo de produção de conhecimento, são reconhecidos processos de adaptações textuais e discursivas, para que as questões, postas na introdução, sejam respondidas, na seção de análise de dados, legitimando, assim, uma pesquisa realizada.
A ficção e o acaso
Authors: Agostinho Larissa Drigo
Published: July 2016

O objetivo deste artigo é demonstrar, através de uma aproximação entre a teoria mallarmeana da poesia e a filosofia hegeliana, como o acaso tem um papel fundamental na construção de um conceito de ficção que nos permitirá repensar as relações entre literatura e realidade.
"Délibáb": dos poemas de Borges e Cunha Vargas às milongas de Ramil
Authors: Marques José Geraldo
Published: July 2016

Este artigo faz uma reflexão, de inspiração bakhtiniana, sobre os pressupostos e objetos estéticos presentes no CD Délibáb, do compositor, escritor e cantor gaúcho Vítor Ramil. Faremos, em primeiro lugar, observações gerais sobre os poemas de Jorge Luis Borges e de João da Cunha Vargas escolhidos para a realização do Délibáb e sobre alguns dos significados do encontro entre essas duas poéticas promovido por Ramil. Em um segundo momento, colocaremos em discussão, de uma perspectiva discursiva dialógica, os estatutos dos gêneros canção e poema em uma obra musical. Para finalizarmos, faremos o apontamento de alguns pressupostos do projeto artístico de Ramil e dos discursos poéticos de Borges e Vargas presentes na obra.
ORAÇÕES CONCESSIVAS PREFACIADAS POR AUNQUE NO ESPANHOL PENINSULAR FALADO: UMA DESCRIÇÃO À LUZ DA GRAMÁTICA DISCURSIVO-FUNCIONAL
Authors: Garcia Talita Storti , Felipe Mariana Alves Machado Pelegrini
Published: July 2016

Este trabalho apresenta uma descrição geral das orações concessivas prefaciadas pela conjunção concessiva prototípica aunque à luz da Gramática Discursivo-Funcional (GDF), teoria que postula a integração entre os níveis interpessoal (pragmático), representacional (semântico), morfossintático (morfologia e sintaxe) e fonológico (fonologia). Os resultados mostram que essas construções podem ocorrer em diferentes camadas propostas por esse modelo teórico, atuando no Nível Representacional ou no Nível Interpessoal. Esta pesquisa apresenta os aspectos fonológicos, morfossintáticos, semânticos e pragmáticos que particularizam cada tipo de oração prefaciada por aunque, o que corrobora a interface entre todos os Níveis propostos pela teoria da GDF.
Harmonia vocálica e expressão ótima da vogal temática em verbos do português arcaico
Authors: Damulakis Gean Nunes
Published: July 2016

O português desenvolveu, em um grupo específico de verbos, o que tem sido descrito como harmonia vocálica (HV) de altura (Harris, 1974; Wetzels, 1995; Schwindt, 2007; p. ex.: dormir – durmo; servir – sirvo). Considerando a HV a maneira ótima de expressar a vogal temática (VT) nessas formas, investigamos neste trabalho, sob a perspectiva da Teoria da Otimalidade, a expressão da VT em verbos de terceira conjugação no português arcaico, estágio da língua em que tal harmonia ainda ganhava força. O intuito foi verificar quais eram os padrões de expressão desse morfema no período indicado, investigando as motivações para esses padrões e aquelas que levariam, nos séculos subsequentes, à HV. A partir de coleta de dados em corpus representativo do português arcaico, foram identificados e analisados os seguintes padrões: sérvio (servir); feyro (ferir); e menço (mentir). Defendemos que uma única hierarquia de restrições conseguiria dar conta desses padrões, sendo que, diferentemente do período posterior, a restrição Realize Morfema ainda não dominava Ident[±alto], e a restrição NoHiatus estava dominada por essas duas.
Josefina e Flora. Pós-autonomia e crítica ficcional
Authors: Wolff Jorge Hoffmann
Published: July 2016

O trabalho discute o problema do estatuto da literatura no século XXI através de uma leitura das obras ensaísticas e críticas de Josefina Ludmer, desde a Argentina, e Flora Süssekind, desde o Brasil. Baseado em formulações teóricas e críticas das próprias Ludmer e Süssekind, e incluindo significativas proposições de Juan José Saer, César Aira e Bernardo Carvalho, o objetivo é mostrar alguns modos de entrar e sair da literatura moderna, concentrando-se nas diferenças e similaridades entre as duas grandes ensaístas sul-americanas.
Murilo Mendes, as janelas e o diabo
Authors: Honesko Vinícius
Published: July 2016

A partir da leitura das cartas trocadas por Murilo Mendes com a amiga Laís Araújo e com a irmã Virgínia Mendes, nos cinco anos que precedem sua morte, o presente ensaio analisa como certo traço melancólico de fim de vida, apontado pela crítica como característico dessa fase da poética muriliana, marca, pelo contrário, todo seu agir poético desde seus princípios. Assim, observa como a desolação presente nas cartas, a sensação de abandono e agonia, além de ser uma constante nos textos contemporâneos – Ipotesi, Conversa Portátil – também pode ser vista já em textos das décadas de 30 e 40 – A Poesia em Pânico, O Discípulo de Emaús, Poesia Liberdade. Por fim, propõe que tal agonia melancólica, por ser, de certa maneira, uma constante na poética de Murilo, não emperra sua escritura, mas é o próprio mecanismo de seu agir poético.
Narrativa Ficcional, Empatia e Altruísmo
Authors: De Medeiros Eduardo Vicentini
Published: July 2016

Parcela significativa da filosofia moral contemporânea e mesmo o senso comum argumentam que a literatura de ficção pode funcionar como instrumento de educação moral. Quando perguntamos sobre a plausibilidade dessa opinião, a explicação invariavelmente passa pelo mecanismo de projeção empática entre o leitor e os personagens da narrativa ficcional. O ato de colocar-se no lugar de um personagem é parte essencial da explicação, sugerindo que a empatia com personagens ficcionais pode produzir empatia com outros seres humanos reais, promovendo, inclusive, motivações altruístas. O artigo defende uma assimetria radical entre empatia narrativa e empatia inter pares, sugerindo, portanto, que a defesa do papel da literatura de ficção na educação moral seria mais efetiva se não depender de teorias sobre o funcionamento da empatia.
Filogênese, ontogênese e gênese: ciência, arte e obra
Authors: Galindo Caetano Waldrigues
Published: July 2016

O texto procura resumir os problemas encontrados nas análise literárias propostas por alguns autores ligados a leituras cognitivas/darwinistas da literatura e, em seguida, discutir possibilidades não necessariamente contempladas ainda de exame formal do fato estético/literário segundo as possibilidades abertas por esse tipo de interdisciplinaridade.
“Nem toda aleluia é uma aleluia”: acerca da categorização metafórica na narrativa ficcional
Authors: Gurgel Diogo De França
Published: July 2016

Neste trabalho, faço uma introdução à abordagem da metáfora feita pelo Modelo da Inclusão em Classe, o qual vem sendo elaborado por Sam Glucksberg e Boas Keysar desde a década de 1990. Procuro mostrar sua superioridade com relação à visão comparacionista e proponho também alguns complementos ao modelo com vistas a torná-lo mais compatível com certos tipos de metáfora com os quais nos deparamos em narrativas ficcionais.
Sobre categorias e fronteiras
Authors: Silva Adelaide Hercília Pescatori
Published: July 2016

Este artigo toca num problema colocado por modelos teóricos que impõem fronteiras discretas sobre fatos relacionados à experiência humana ao tentarem explicar tais fatos. O artigo trata em especial da Fonética, disciplina da Linguística dedicada aos sons da fala, e parte do exemplo fornecido pelas “línguas assobiadas” para ilustrar um fato que se localiza entre duas categorias, como a fala e a música. Até agora, os assobios não eram considerados sons da fala e, portanto, eram excluídos do escopo do objeto de estudo da Fonética. Por outro lado, assobios podem ser combinados em cadeias dotadas de significado, em línguas como a da ilha de la Gomera. Portanto, há fortes evidências de que os assobios se comportem como sons da fala. O problema é que os modelos disponíveis não conseguem acomodar fatos como assobios, porque tais modelos assumem a existência de fronteiras estritas. Assim, o argumento neste trabalho é o de que assobios – considerando os exemplos aqui discutidos – podem ser melhor explicados num arcabouço teórico que assume a inexistência dessas fronteiras estritas. Este, aliás, é o ponto de partida de sistemas complexos. Assumir a fala como um sistema adaptativo complexo – como se propõe aqui – pode permitir que sons de fala “canônicos” e assobios tenham um tratamento unificado.
DA NATUREZA NARRATIVA / ON THE NARRATIVE NATURE
Authors: Bueno Rodrigo , Benfatti Maurício , Godoy Elena
Published: July 2016

RESUMO: O objetivo de uma análise naturalista da narrativa enfrenta um problema maior que si mesmo: a naturalização das humanidades. Para se atingir uma análise vinculada às metodologias das ciências naturais, a investigação deve recair não sobre os produtos narrativos, mas aos mecanismos cognitivos que suportam tais fenômenos (omitido para fins de avaliação às cegas). Deste modo, este trabalho delimita uma pergunta que consideramos central para a consolidação do estudo narrativo naturalista, conforme questionado por Searle (1975): “qual é a origem evolucionária das narrativas?” Como resposta a esta questão, o trabalho explana a hipótese de que as narrativas são emergentes de um componente cognitivo que tem dominado o quadro da pragmática moderna (SPERBER, 2000), especificado como Teoria da Mente (PREMACK; WOODRUFF, 1978), cuja habilidade é a de compreender e atribuir estados mentais, tais como intenções, crenças, desejos e conhecimentos, a si mesmo e aos outros.Palavras-Chave: Narrativa; Teoria da Mente; Pragmática.  ABSTRACT: The goal of a naturalistic analysis of narrative faces a bigger problem than itself: the naturalization of humanities. To achieve an analysis related to the methods of the natural sciences, research should not fall on the narrative products, but on the cognitive mechanisms that support such phenomena (omitido para fins de avaliação às cegas). Thus, this paper defines a question that we consider central to the consolidation of the naturalistic narrative study, as asked by Searle (1975): "what is the evolutionary origin of narratives?” In response to this question, the paper explains the hypothesis that narratives emerge from a central cognitive component to the modern pragmatics framework (SPERBER, 2000), called Theory of Mind (PREMACK; WOODRUFF, 1978), which is the ability to understand and attribute mental states, such as intentions, beliefs, desires and knowledge to oneself and to others.Keywords: Narrative; Theory of Mind; Pragmatics.
Ligando os pontos: imaginação semântica, figuras retóricas e análise naturalista da literatura
Authors: De Almeida Nazareno Eduardo
Published: July 2016

argumento neste artigo em favor de uma função semântica da imaginação capaz de atuar ao nível do sentido das sentenças e termos no discurso. Para tanto, é necessário substituir o modelo conceitual da teoria da significação baseada na noção de condições de verdade – bem como na distinção entre o sentido de um signo e sua representação mental – pelo modelo conceitual de uma teoria da significação de caráter semiótico (livremente inspirada na obra de Peirce), na qual a significação é compreendida forma fundamental da relação pensamento-linguagem-mundo e analisada de acordo com suas condições de sentido. Em um segundo momento, argumento em favor da tese segundo a qual a relação entre sentido literal e sentido figurado só é possível pela correlação sinérgica entre memória semântica e imaginação semântica, de tal modo que esta última se torna uma condição necessária para se poder operar tal distinção. Por fim, justificada tal tese, argumento em favor de se tomar as figuras retóricas como dispositivos discursivos gerais através dos quais a imaginação semântica, operando por meio de procedimentos analógicos, é capaz de atuar na construção e na interpretação de símbolos icônicos discursivos pelos quais podemos não apenas ornar embelezar ou ilustrar nossas concepções já aceitas, mas sobretudo podemos formar novas concepções de mundo que alteram tanto o sentido literal do discurso quanto transformam os esquemas conceituais de fundo que tornam possível este mesmo discurso. Com isso, a imaginação semântica não atua apenas na construção e interpretação do sentido dos textos literários, mas de todo e qualquer texto, embora seja nos textos considerados mais estritamente literários que tal trabalho se revela mais evidente.
EU, O PROTAGONISTA E A CENA: HABILIDADES SOCIAIS, EMPARELHAMENTO NEURAL E EMPATIA
Authors: Mograbi Gabriel José Corrêa.
Published: July 2016

Análise pormenorizada para não especialistas de um artigo-alvo em neurociência com importância para o debate da relação entre emparelhamento neural, empatia e a capacidade projetiva em protagonistas em cenários ficcionais.
Mitigating Transitional Challenges of Chinese Students in U.S. Higher Education
Authors: Liu Dongfang , Vogel Linda R , MacLeod Jason
Published: July 2016

The number of Chinese international students enrolled in U.S. higher education has significantly grown over the past two decades. In 2015, Chinese international students accounted for the largest group of international students from any one single country. Previous research acknowledges Chinese students encountering significant difficulties in U.S. education institutions. However, research specifically targeting the Chinese demographic within U.S. higher education institutions has not been extensively explored toward mitigation. This study tracks Chinese international students’ transition to the United States, while primarily focusing on student-perspective of their preparation in China, acclimation experience in the U.S., and response to environmental change.
A Systematic Approach for the Determination of B-Group Vitamins in Multivitamin Dietary Supplements by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Diode-Array Detection and Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Sim Hee-Jung , Kim Byungjoo , Lee Joonhee
Published: July 2016

This paper describes a practical approach using an LC diode-array detector (DAD) and MS for the quantitation of B-group vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinamide, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, folic acid, and cyanocobalamin) in multivitamin supplements. The purpose of this study was to optimize the extraction and chromatographic conditions without application of internal standards to determine B-group vitamins in multivitamins. Chromatographic separation on a C18 column was optimized on the basis of chromatographic behavior depending on pH variation of the mobile phase. The optimized methods showed good r values, with RSD values lower than 2.44 and 3.09% for most of the B-group vitamins (except cyanocobalamin) using LC–DAD and LC-MS, respectively. The methods were also proved to be reproducible, with RSD values of 0.96 and 2.48% being obtained with LC–DAD and LC-MS, respectively. In addition, the developed analytical methods for B-group vitamins were validated using certified reference materials and were applied to commercially available multivitamin tablets.
Practical Strategies to Improve the Clinical Utility of the Dermatopathology Report
Authors: Trotter Martin J. , Au Sheila , Naert Karen A.
Published: July 2016

Context.—Dermatologists and subspecialty dermatopathologists, working together over many years, develop a common understanding of clinical information provided on the requisition and of terminology used in the pathology report. Challenges arise for pathologists without additional subspecialty training in dermatology/dermatopathology, and for any pathologist reporting skin biopsies for nondermatologists such as general practitioners or surgeons.

Objective.—To provide practical strategies to improve efficiency of dermatopathology sign-out, at the same time providing the clinician with clear diagnostic and prognostic information to guide patient management.

Data Sources.—The information outlined in this review is based on our own experiences with routine dermatopathology and dermatology practice, and review of English-language articles related to the selected topics discussed.

Conclusions.—Using generic diagnoses for some benign lesions, listing pertinent negatives in the pathology report, and using logical risk management strategies when reporting on basal cell carcinoma, partial biopsies, or specimens with incomplete clinical information allow the pathologist to convey relevant and useful diagnostic information to the treating clinician.
Practical Considerations in Breast Papillary Lesions: A Review of the Literature
Authors: Agoumi Mehdi , Giambattista Joshua , Hayes Malcolm M.
Published: July 2016

Context.—Diagnosis of papillary breast lesions, especially in core biopsies, is challenging for most pathologists, and these lesions pose problems for patient management. Distinction between benign, premalignant, and malignant components of papillary lesions is challenging, and the diagnosis of invasion is problematic in lesions that have circumscribed margins. Obtaining a balance between overtreatment and undertreatment of these lesions is also challenging.

Objectives.—To provide a classification and a description of the histologic and immunohistochemical features and the differential diagnosis of papillary breast lesions, to provide an update on the molecular pathology of papillary breast lesions, and to discuss the recommendations for further investigation and management of papillary breast lesions. This review provides a concise description of the histologic and immunohistochemical features of the different papillary lesions of the breast.

Data Sources.—The standard pathology text books on breast pathology and literature on papillary breast lesions were reviewed with the assistance of the PubMed database (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed).

Conclusions.—Knowledge of the clinical presentation, histology, immunoprofile, and behavior of papillary breast lesions will assist pathologists with the diagnosis and optimal management of patients with papillary breast lesions.