bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Propaganda Eleitoral Negativa nas Eleições: Limitações à Liberdade de Expressão dos Candidatos e dos Eleitores
Authors: Moreira Aline Boschi , Sierra Joana De Souza 
Published: April 2019

PROPAGANDA ELEITORAL NEGATIVA NAS ELEIÇÕES: LIMITAÇÕES À LIBERDADE DE EXPRESSÃO DOS CANDIDATOS E DOS ELEITORES NEGATIVE ELECTORAL PROPAGANDA: LIMITATIONS TO THE CANDIDATES’ AND THE VOTERS’ FREEDOM OF SPEECH RESUMO: O artigo visa a explorar os limites impostos pela liberdade de comunicação e de expressão à propaganda eleitoral negativa. A relevância do tema reside na constatação de que, na atualidade, estão disponíveis diversos meios para divulgação ampla das críticas aos candidatos que, feita corretamente, pode ser salutar, mas, sem limites, é contrária ao objetivo da proteção da livre manifestação. Ao longo do texto, explicam-se brevemente as formas de propaganda política, dentre elas a propaganda eleitoral, pincelando sobre as vedações infraconstitucionais ao conteúdo das manifestações públicas de opinião sobre candidatos em época de processo eleitoral. Em seguida, tratam-se a abrangência da liberdade de expressão como direito fundamental e a importância de se observar o interesse público como garantia da democracia. Por fim, estuda-se a jurisprudência correlata, para se concluir sobre os contornos aceitos da propaganda eleitoral negativa. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Propaganda Eleitoral Negativa; Eleições; Candidatos; Liberdade de Expressão. ABSTRACT: This article aims to highlight the limits imposed by the freedom of communication and speech to negative electoral propaganda. The relevance of the discussion lies on the understanding that in these days there are numerous means of communication available to wide disseminate criticisms to candidates, what, when done properly, can be salutary to the political process; however, when unlimited, it becomes contrary to the objective of protection of freedom of speech. The different forms of political propaganda are briefly explained throughout the study, among which the electoral propaganda, with a glimpse on the infra-constitutional barriers to the content of public manifestations of opinion about candidates in the electoral year. Then, the extent of the freedom of speech as a fundamental right is dealt with, as well as the relevance of observing the public interest as a safeguard of democracy. Finally, the respective case law is studied, to conclude about the accepted contours of negative electoral propaganda. KEYWORDS: Negative Electoral Propaganda; Elections; Candidates; Freedom of Speech.
Selfhood and Disability: Compulsive Creativity in the Global Digital Community
Authors: Wexler Alice 
Published: April 2019

O surgimento do capital digital deu origem ao “capitalismo criacionista,” a partir do qual a economia criativa transformou as relações entre identidade, propriedade social, individualidade, trabalho e valor (DAVIS & BOELLSTROFF, 2016, p. 2107). De acordo com um conjunto substancial de informações, esses produtores criativos são predominantemente masculinos, brancos, heterossexuais e saudáveis. No entanto, a pesquisa de Davis e Boellstroff no Second Life (SL), uma plataforma global digital que oferece seus espetáculos mais inovadores à comunidade deficiente, demostrou que homens e mulheres com deficiência e “compulsivamente criativos” encontram no SL uma oportunidade para se envolver na economia criativa quando o emprego na vida real não é uma realidade. Este artigo explora os efeitos globais do SL na vida de pessoas com deficiências que passaram vários anos interagindo com avatares em comunidades virtuais que congregam pessoas com deficiências. Usarei uma lente crítica de estudos sobre deficiência que define a deficiência não apenas como um fenômeno social, mas também como uma realidade incorporada. Isto incluiria o meu corpo como uma entidade social em termos de posição e orientação no mundo, e como o “corpo político”, que significa os efeitos das estruturas institucionais que controlam, regulam e excluem corpos deficientes (MAYBEE, 2017). Portanto, o corpo do avatar em um espaço virtual será o principal local de exploração.
Metodología para valoración financiera de PYMES colombianas utilizando flujos de efectivo
Authors: Tovar-Posso Mauricio , Muñoz-Martínez Ivonne Tatiana 
Published: April 2019

En este artículo se diseña y desarrolla un modelo para valorar financieramente pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMES) colombianas, que se encuentren en marcha y no cotizen en Bolsa. Se utiliza la metodología de Flujos de Efectivo Descontados que utiliza como datos de entrada los estados financieros históricos, como el Estado de la Situacion Financiera, el Estado de Resultados y el Flujo de Efectivo Libre, la inclusión de algunas variables macroeconómicas y una tasa de descuento apropiada, para poder estimar los valores presentes tanto de los Flujos de Efectivo Libres proyectados como del valor residual de la empresa, que se utilizan para determinar el Valor Financiero Total de una PYME, y se convierte en información clave para la toma de decisiones financieras ante una posible negociación de compra o venta.
Influence of Bleaching and Aging Procedures on Color and Whiteness of Dental Composites
Authors: Della Bona A , Pecho OE , Ghinea R , Cardona JC , Paravina RD , Perez MM 
Published: April 2019

SUMMARY
Bleaching can cause perceptible color changes on resin-based composite (RBC) restorations that may not be stable with aging. The objective of this study was to evaluate color stability and whiteness variations of RBCs after bleaching and aging procedures. Discs (10 mm in diameter and 1 mm thick) of shades A2 and A3 were fabricated from two RBCs (Filtek Z250 and Filtek Z350 XT) and divided into three subgroups (for each composite and shade) (n=5) as follows: control (no bleaching), at-home bleaching, and in-office bleaching. All specimens underwent an accelerated artificial aging up to 450 KJ/m2 and 900 KJ/m2 in an aging chamber (Suntest XXL+). A spectroradiometer (SpectraScan PR-670) was used to obtain CIE L*a*b* coordinates. CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE00) and whiteness index for dentistry (WID) were used to evaluate color stability. Color and whiteness differences data were analyzed considering the 50:50% visual color difference thresholds (perceptibility [PT] and acceptability [AT]) and 50:50% whiteness thresholds (whiteness perceptibility [WPT] and whiteness acceptability [WAT]). Analysis of variance and Tukey tests (α=0.05) were used to statistically analyze the data. After bleaching, all specimens showed ΔE00 and ΔWID values below their corresponding acceptability thresholds (AT and WAT, respectively). After aging, L* and WID values decreased while b* values increased (p≤0.05), resulting in ΔE00 and ΔWID values above AT and WAT, respectively. Color changes after bleaching RBCs were clinically acceptable, while aging provoked clinically perceptible color changes.
Characterizing the Intrinsic Strength (Fatigue Threshold) of Natural Rubber/Butadiene Rubber Blends
Authors: Robertson Christopher G. , Stoček Radek , Kipscholl Christian , Mars William V. 
Published: April 2019

ABSTRACT
Tires require rubber compounds capable of enduring more than 108 deformation cycles without developing cracks. One strategy for evaluating candidate compounds is to measure the intrinsic strength, which is also known as the fatigue threshold or endurance limit. The intrinsic strength is the residual strength remaining in the material after the strength-enhancing effects of energy dissipation in crack tip fields are removed. If loads stay always below the intrinsic strength (taking proper account of the possibility that the intrinsic strength may degrade with aging), then cracks cannot grow. Using the cutting protocol proposed originally by Lake and Yeoh, as implemented on a commercial intrinsic strength analyzer, the intrinsic strength is determined for a series of carbon black (CB) reinforced blends of natural rubber (NR) and butadiene rubber (BR) typical of tire applications. The intrinsic strength benefits of the blends over the neat NR and BR compounds are only observed after aging at temperatures in the range from 50 to 70 °C, thus providing fresh insights into the widespread durability success of CB-filled NR/BR blends in tire sidewall compounds and commercial truck tire treads.
Validación de la escala de sintomas somáticos (SSS-8) en pacientes de una zona rural en Ecuador
Authors: García Mercy , Tamami Ernestina , Rojas-Velasco Giovanni , Posso Carolina , Sánchez del Hierro Galo , Alvear-Durán Susana 
Published: April 2019

Introducción.- Los síntomas somáticos causan malestar y afectan la calidad de vida de los pacientes, incrementando la frecuencia del uso de los servicios de salud. En Ecuador no existe un instrumento validado que evalúe somatización. La escala Somatic Symtom Scale-8 (SSS-8), es un instrumento usado como medida de referencia en the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-V), para evaluar la carga de síntomas somáticos, validada en inglés y adaptada culturalmente a los idiomas alemán y japonés.
Objetivos.- En esta investigación el propósito fue validar la escala “Somatic Symptom Scale-8” y determinar sus propiedades métricas.
Métodos.- Investigación descriptiva y transversal en la que se realizó la validación de la herramienta clínica SSS-8 en 401 pacientes en la consulta externa del hospital Pedro Vicente Maldonado, desde mayo a julio de 2017. Para el análisis de datos se utilizaron los programas estadísticos SPSS versión 23, Latent gold y EpiDat 3.1.
Resultados.- El grupo mayoritario fue de 30 a 47 años, con ligero predominio del sexo masculino (con 52,6%) sobre el femenino (47,4%). El SSS-8 mostró adecuadas propiedades métricas (alfa de Cronbach de 0,73). Mediante este análisis se obtuvo que, los pacientes que respondieron: algo, bastante o muchísimo en las dimensiones sentirse cansado, dolor de cabeza, dolor de brazos y dolor de espalda; tenían un 99% de probabilidades de presentar somatización.
Conclusiones.- En este estudio, el SSS-8 demostró ser una herramienta útil para evaluar los síntomas somáticos en pacientes que acuden a consulta externa, ya que presentó buenas propiedades métricas: consistencia interna elevada, buena validez y una apropiada capacidad discriminativa.
MAKING IT GREEN: THE FOOD PACKAGING PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICES OF YOUNG CONSUMERS
Authors: Shahrin Norsyamira , Abd Rahman Rabiatul Adawiyah , Zainol Noorliza , Salmi Noor Saliza , Abdul Wahab Mohd Faisal 
Published: April 2019

Food handler still fails to play their part even when the government imposes “No Plastic Bag” campaign and a ban on polystyrene foam to pack foods. This research focuses on eco-friendly food packaging based on the perception and practice of young consumers, especially the undergraduates of Mara University of Technology Penang Campus (UiTMPP). Questionnaire was constructed and distributed to 315 respondents. The collected data were analyzed with simple descriptive statistic of frequency, mean and standard deviation. Most of the respondents are aware on eco-friendlyfood packaging. They agreed that the university should propose some alternative to control and reduce non-biodegradable foods packaging.
CONNECTING FELDA COMMUNITIES WITH SOLAR ELECTRIFICATION DURING FLOOD DISASTER: THE METHODOLOGY
Authors: Tun Jamil Siti Jamiah , Ahmad Nur Azfahani , Jasiman Jasrul Jamian 
Published: April 2019

The Malaysian Electricity Supply Industry Outlook 2016 has highlighted that Malaysia’s electricity supply infrastructure is among the best in South East Asia. However, upon flood disaster, the national power supply is easily interrupted and electricity cannot be supplied efficiently to the people, especially for the locals in the rural areas. One of the significant groups affected during flood in the rural areas comes from the FELDA communities. These people are usually left vulnerable in a blackout during flood disaster. Therefore, it is significant to have alternative power supply that can be used as a supporting energy relief during the disaster. One of the potential alternatives energy that can supplement electricity during blackout upon flood disaster comes from solar energy. By using solar energy, electricity can be generated and stored ahead of time at the flood relief center. This flood relief strategies is supported by the National Security Council (KMN) and the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development of Malaysia part of the national flood disaster blue print agenda. Therefore, this research aimed to explore the potential of using solar-generated electricity in helping the FELDA communities in the rural area in facing power disruption during flood disaster. The focus will be on presenting the overview of FELDA flood areas in Malaysia and provide discussion on the research methodology obtained to overcome the issue.
MOULD PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR LIBRARY BUILDINGS IN TROPICAL CLIMATE
Authors: Abdul Wahab Suriani Ngah , Hamid Md Yusof 
Published: April 2019

This paper presents mould prevention strategies that should be applied in the library buildings. Library constructed in tropical climatic conditions must be moisture controlled from fungi or mould growth on any potential material. In order to identify the magnitude and the causes for mould growth, comprehensive research was carried out within three libraries in Malaysia universities. Aspergillus, Penicillium, Stachybotrys's and fungal had been identified as a common mould growth found. Thus, the growth of mould on the building elements such as walls and floors carpets, books, air conditioning parts of the surrounding library areas will be inevitable unless prevention strategies applied. Four strategies have been identified as possible mould prevention strategies in the library building.
MEASUREMENT MODEL OF CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY
Authors: Abdullah Saleh Alia , Haron Siti Norsazlina , Ahmad Nur Azfahani , Ali Nor Eeda 
Published: April 2019

The increasing number of staff and students in Malaysian universities has led to consume energy excessively. The activities of the university's management to reduce the energy expenditure is critical, where critical success factors (CSFs) are the few issues that must be addressed as well as to ensure the accomplishment of an organisation. Unfortunately, most Malaysian universities are lagging in determining the relationship of identifying CSFs for EM with KPIs towards a sustainable university. Therefore, this research focuses on critical success factors (CSFs) for energy management (EM) towards Malaysian sustainable university. This inquiry is broadened by taking a conceptual measurement model using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The assessment demonstrates that the construct of CSFs for EM which comprises of ‘Top Management Provision’, ‘Commitment from EM Team’, ‘Planned Maintenance Management’, ‘Consciousness’ and ‘Good Relationship among Stakeholders’ were maintained and some of the indicators relate to this construct were expelled. In conclusion, the findings obtained can assist the decision maker in the university to identify the areas that need improvement in order to increase the performance of EM. This study is very beneficial to all universities, especially universities in Malaysia which practice EM. The existing guidelines also can be improved so as to be more effective and able to be applied to all universities in Malaysia.
PENGUATAN KAPASITAS KEWIRAUSAHAAN PETANI MUDA HORTIKULTURA SKALA KECIL DI KECAMATAN PARONGPONG, KABUPATEN BANDUNG BARAT
Authors: Mukti Gema Wibawa , Sadeli Agriani Hermita , Kusno Kuswarini 
Published: April 2019

Pertanian adalah sektor usaha yang sangat bergengsi, karena sangat berperan dalam menyediakan bahan pangan bagi umat manusia. Namun rupanya hal ini tidak secara otomatis menarik perhatian masyarakat terutama generasi usia muda untuk menekuni bidang usaha pertanian. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah untuk memperkuat kapasitas kewirausahaan petani muda hortikultura skala kecil di Kecamatan Parongpong, Kabupaten Bandung Barat. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini adalah proses partisipatif mulai dari awal sampai akhir kegiatan. Tim Pengabdian dalam proses ini menjadi fasilitator yang mempertemukan antara praktisi, aparat desa yang terkait dengan kelompok petani muda. Melalui kegiatan ini, diperoleh hasil bahwa petani muda memiliki ketertarikan untuk mencoba sesuatu yang baru dalam kegiatan usahatani nya, tentunya yang dapat memberikan tambahan pendapatan bagi mereka. Berbeda dengan petani pada umumnya yang lebih memilih cara yang telah biasa mereka lakukan, petani muda cenderung lebih berani mengambil risiko dalam menjalankan usahanya. Hal ini membuat kegiatan pelatihan dan fasilitasi menjadi lebih dinamis, mereka lebih aktif untuk mempelajari manajemen usaha agar bisa mereka terapkan dalam usaha mereka.
Las universidades del conurbano bonaerense: influencias y contexto
Authors: Otero Analía , Corica Agustina , Merbilhaá Jimena 
Published: April 2019

En las últimas décadas el Gran Buenos Aires (GBA) fue un escenario privilegiado para la creación de nuevas universidades. Sin embargo, la ampliación del mapa universitario en el territorio más poblado del país se dio bajo signos políticos, económicos y sociales distintos, que orientaron las políticas universitarias en sintonía con el clima de época durante los períodos 1989-1999 y 2004-2015. El objetivo de este artículo es realizar un aporte a la comprensión de las influencias contextuales y gubernamentales a las que fueron expuestas las universidades públicas en los distintos periodos. Es nuestra hipótesis central que luego de la puesta en crisis y agotamiento del modelo económico de los años noventa, la creación de las nuevas universidades a principios de siglo, surge en un contexto de resignificación en su relación con el territorio y sus habitantes, mostrando cambios y continuidades en relación con sus pares precedentes.
Deterministic chaos in pendulum systems with delay
Authors: Shvets Aleksandr , Makaseyev Alexander 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Dynamic system "pendulum - source of limited excitation" with taking into account the various factors of delay is considered. Mathematical model of the system is a system of ordinary differential equations with delay. Three approaches are suggested that allow to reduce the mathematical model of the system to systems of differential equations, into which various factors of delay enter as some parameters. Genesis of deterministic chaos is studied in detail. Maps of dynamic regimes, phase-portraits of attractors of systems, phase-parametric characteristics and Lyapunov characteristic exponents are constructed and analyzed. The scenarios of transition from steady-state regular regimes to chaotic ones are identified. It is shown, that in some cases the delay is the main reason of origination of chaos in the system "pendulum - source of limited excitation".
Telephone Interpreting in Home Postpartum Care of Allophone Migrant Women by Midwives / Telefondolmetschen in der geburtshilflichen Nachbetreuung von fremdsprachigen Migrantinnen durch Hebammen zu Hause
Authors: Ikhilor Paola Origlia , Brändle Tabea , Pulver Salome , Kurth Elisabeth 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Perinatal health disadvantage of migrants is exacerbated in presence of language barriers. Interpreting has the potential to optimize both, communication and outcome of mother and child. In Switzerland, a regional midwifery network provides access to telephone interpreting services although it is not remunerated by health insurances, and thus, is often impeded. This study examined usefulness, areas of use and difficulties of telephone interpreting in home postpartum care by midwives.
Data was collected between September 2013 and March 2016 by midwives of the network. The questionnaire contained multiplechoice questions, a visual analogue scale and free-text fields.
46 questionnaires were evaluated. 10 out of 29 specially trained midwives exerted the service. Telephone interpreting was primarily used to record women’s concerns and provide information. The main topics were the somatic health of mother and child, breastfeeding, and more rarely psychosocial issues and information on care provision. Achieved understanding, increased women’s satisfaction and improved health competence were the perceived advantages in using the service. Difficulties, especially with the extra time needed for the consultation, insufficient telephone connection and professionality of the telephone interpreter, were stated less often. Overall, the midwives estimated the benefits of telephone interpreting for the quality of care with 7.4 out of 10 possible points.
Although telephone interpreting improved the quality of care, midwives did infrequently use it. Specific training and video interpreting have the potential to increase the quality of the interpreted conversations and to minimize possible hurdles. Psychosocial issues should be addressed more intensively.
Possible Involvement of Human Herpesvirus-6 U83 Gene Expression in Autoimmune Thyroiditis Development
Authors: Sultanova Alina , Čistjakovs Maksims , Sokolovska Lība , Cunskis Egils , Murovska Modra 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Viral infections have been frequently cited as important environmental factors implicated in autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) development, although no specific virus has yet been conclusively associated with the disease. Some evidence implicates human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) in this disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of the HHV-6 U83 gene expression in autoimmune thyroiditis development. Fifty-one patients with AIT following thyroidectomy and a control group of 30 autopsied subjects without thyroid pathologies for comparing virology results and 30 healthy blood donors for comparing serology results were enrolled in this study. HHV-6 U83 gene expression was determined using nested PCR with complementary DNA as the template acquired from thyroid gland extracted RNA. Plasma samples of AIT patients and blood donors were tested for IL-2, IL-4, IL-10, sTNF-RII and IL-1beta levels by ELISA. Virology results were compared with pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine levels to determine possible interaction of HHV-6 with host immune response. HHV-6 U83 gene expression was found only in 24% (12/49) of AIT patient thyroid gland tissue samples and in none of the control group individuals, showing possible involvement of this gene in AIT development. However, no interaction between HHV-6 and changes in cytokine levels was found.
Diagnostics and Treatment of Neonatal Necrotising Enterocolitis in Latvia
Authors: Meldere Ilze , Rucka Liene , Smilga Santa , Ābola Zane , Pētersons Aigars 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the leading causes of neonatal morbidity, mortality and surgical emergencies. As the survival rate of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants is rising, so is the risk of NEC. The aim of this study was to compare diagnostics parameters like clinical and radiological findings and laboratory indicators and the treatment and outcome of NEC patients from 2000 till 2007 (Group 1) and from 2008 till 2016 (Group 2) treated in Neonatology Clinic (NC) of Children’s Clinical University Hospital (CCUH). In the rectrospective study, 277 newborns were divided among Group I and Group II – 105 and 172 patients, respectively. There were no statistically significant differences between both study groups in mean gestational age and birth weight. In both groups the first signs of NEC appeared on average eight days after birth. Differences in the diagnostic method used in both groups were not statistically significant; specific radiological findings were seen in approximately 1/3 of the cases. There were statistically significant differences in the management of NEC and patient mortality. Conservative therapy was applied in 70.0% of patients in both study groups. Over time, peritoneal drainage (PPD) as the sole surgical treatment decreased by 6.4%, but PPD with following enterostomy decreased by 8.9%. In Group 2 mortality of NEC patients decreased by 17.4%. Mortality among surgically treated NEC patients decreased as well, by 9.0%.