bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Touching Without Touching: Objects of Post-Deconstructive Realism and Object-Oriented Ontology
Authors: Mickey Sam 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
This paper presents a juxtaposition of the understanding of objects in Jean-Luc Nancy’s postdeconstructive realism and Graham Harman’s object-oriented ontology, particularly with reference to their respective notions of touch. Nancy incorporates a tension between the phenomenological accounts of touch and embodiment given by Merleau-Ponty, who focuses on the relationality of the flesh, and Levinas, who focuses more on non-relational alterity. Furthermore, Nancy does not accept the anthropocentric assumptions whereby phenomenology accounts for objects insofar as they correlate to human existence. Following the deconstruction of sovereign humanity, Nancy approaches what Derrida calls “post-deconstructive realism,” accounting for touch with regard to the relationality and alterity of all objects, human and nonhuman. However, abjuring the metaphysical interiority posited by panpsychists, Nancy admits that his philosophy cannot account for the discrete, atomistic differences between beings. Graham Harman agrees with much of Nancy’s philosophy, but he criticizes Nancy on this point, offering a corrective supplement in the form of his object-oriented ontology, which avoids panpsychism while nonetheless accounting for the discrete differences between objects.
Theology in Public Space and Social Movements: Notes from Alain Badiou’s Concept of Event
Authors: Buttelli Felipe Gustavo Koch , Bruyns Clint Le 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
The debate over the public role of religion and of theology has become quite urgent. Not only by the evident religious presence in the party politics sphere, nor by its influence in the Brazilian social culture and life, but by the role that theology and, in this case, the churches can have to transform the social order. The present work reinforces the emancipatory potential of theology and the action of the church in the public space, pointing to a priority locus, from which both reflection and practice can be emancipatedly formulated, namely, social movements. Social movements, it will be argued, are the space in which the spark that gives rise to social and political change emerges in reality. In this sense, some notes will be made from the notion of Event of Alain Badiou, which recognizes, so to speak, the unique epiphanic character of the Events that can divide history between before and after, which effectively have a radically transforming character. In this sense, the heuristic potential for the church and theology will be emphasized to engage in the struggles of movements in the experience of the Badiousian Events that we could characterize as based on the paradigm of revelation.
Conditions for Encounters with Ultimacy Across Religious Boundaries
Authors: Konigsburg Joyce Ann 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Simply reading sacred texts across religious boundaries rarely achieves an “aha moment” or an encounter with ultimacy. The possibility of engaging with ultimacy requires establishing some necessary conditions. Any attempt to compel an experience results in false spiritual encounters rather than permitting authentic ones to occur. Therefore, a balance is necessary between being open to the possibility of a religious experience and seeking, but not forcing, an encounter with ultimacy. Placing oneself in a prayerful or spiritual state, for example, achieves the potential for encountering ultimacy by actively reading and meditating on various traditions’ sacred texts. These diverse writings relate others’ encounters with ultimacy and reveal multiple perspectives and imaginative descriptions of the transcendent. An encounter with ultimacy entails an open, willing, prayerful demeanor, intellectual curiosity, a rich imagination regarding divine imagery, and a sincere effort at understanding such a religious experience. A Christian contemplative process known as Lectio Divina satisfies many of these requirements. The method is general and flexible enough to utilize with sacred texts across religious boundaries; it invites a person to slow down, read, pay attention, respond with wonder, and humbly submit to the transforming presence and revelation of ultimate reality.
Levinas and the Significance of Passivity in the Christian Religious Experience
Authors: Cyfko James 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Analyzing the tendency of Christian believers to rationalize the religious experience of the face of the Other, I reveal through Levinas, how, in doing so, they paradoxically neglect to perceive God, who is love. I will focus on the appropriate response shown by both Levinas and Christ in the inter-human drama, specifically, that of passive kenosis, as opposed to self-preserving activity. In undergoing the an-archic passion of the Other, I encounter a possibility of transformation from my self qua ego which disconnects me from reality, to my self qua responsibility which throws me back into my finitude. This becomes most powerful upon experiencing the Crucifixion of Christ, as ‛I’, as active agent, become traumatically substituted by ‛me’, as passive recipient. When I surrender to this accusative gaze of the face of Christ which pierces my egoistic shell, I encounter, according to Levinas, the infinite demands of the vulnerable Other haunting me before ontological qualification. In this, I experience the trace of the inescapable Infinite who calls me to holiness. This holiness can only be reached if I cease to manipulate God, instead allowing him the freedom to do with me as he wills through the self-emptying passivity which Levinas describes.
A new method for solving nonlinear systems of equations that is based on functional iterations
Authors: Moreno Joaquín , López Miguel A. , Martínez Raquel 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Regarding solving nonlinear equations systems, there is a main problem that is the number and complexity of the linear algebra operations, and the functional evaluations of the applied algorithm. In this paper, an alternative solution will be proposed by means of constructing a converse of the Banach Theorem fixed-point, only to ℝ2 and ℝ3, in the following sense, this being: each root of a non-linear equations system has been considered as a fixed-point. Besides, the compact set and the continuous functions that fulfil the Banach Theorem are built under certain conditions, those that must satisfy the systemfunctions. Thus each iteration only requires the evaluation of two or three functions.
Precision Limits in Quantum Metrology with Open Quantum Systems
Authors: Haase J. F. , Smirne A. , Huelga S. F. , Kołodynski J. , Demkowicz-Dobrzanski R. 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
The laws of quantum mechanics allow to perform measurements whose precision supersedes results predicted by classical parameter estimation theory. That is, the precision bound imposed by the central limit theorem in the estimation of a broad class of parameters, like atomic frequencies in spectroscopy or external magnetic field in magnetometry, can be overcomewhen using quantum probes. Environmental noise, however, generally alters the ultimate precision that can be achieved in the estimation of an unknown parameter. This tutorial reviews recent theoretical work aimed at obtaining general precision bounds in the presence of an environment.We adopt a complementary approach,wherewe first analyze the problem within the general framework of describing the quantum systems in terms of quantum dynamical maps and then relate this abstract formalism to a microscopic description of the system’s dissipative time evolution.We will show that although some forms of noise do render quantum systems standard quantum limited, precision beyond classical bounds is still possible in the presence of different forms of local environmental fluctuations.
Effect Sizes for Paired Data Should Use the Change Score Variability Rather Than the Pre-test Variability
Authors: Dankel Scott J. , Loenneke Jeremy P. 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Dankel, SJ and Loenneke, JP. Effect sizes for paired data should use the change score variability rather than the pre-test variability. J Strength Cond Res 35(6): 1773–1778, 2021—Effect sizes provide a universal statistic detailing the magnitude of an effect while removing the influence of the sample size. Effect sizes and statistical tests are closely related with the exception that the effect size illustrates the magnitude of an effect in SD units, whereas the test statistic illustrates the magnitude of effect in SE units. Avoiding statistical jargon, we illustrate why calculations of effect sizes on paired data within the sports and exercise science literature are repeatedly performed incorrectly using the variability of the study sample as opposed to the variability of the actual intervention. Statistics and examples are provided to illustrate why effect sizes are being calculated incorrectly. The calculation of effect sizes when examining paired data supports the results of the test statistic, but only when the effect size calculation is made relative to the variability of the intervention (i.e., the change score SD) because this is what is used for the calculation of the test statistic. Effect size calculations that are made on paired data should be made relative to the SD of the change score because this provides the information of the statistical test while removing the influence of the sample size. After all, we are interested in how variable the intervention is rather than how variable the sample population is. Effect size calculations that are made on pre-test/post-test designs should be calculated as the change score divided by the SD of the change score.
Physical Literacy for the Older Adult
Authors: Roetert E. Paul , Ortega Catherine 
Published: October 2018

ABSTRACT
THIS ARTICLE INTRODUCES THE CONSTRUCT OF PHYSICAL LITERACY PARTICULARLY AS IT RELATES TO THE OLDER ADULT. MOST ARTICLES PERTAINING TO PHYSICAL LITERACY IN THE SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE HAVE SHARED INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE SECTORS OF YOUTH SPORTS AND CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. HOWEVER, THE DEFINITION OF PHYSICAL LITERACY HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENGAGEMENT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE FULL LIFE SPAN. THEREFORE, THE FOCUS OF THIS ARTICLE IS ON THE OLDER ADULT, AN OFTEN OVERLOOKED AUDIENCE, AND ADDRESSES SPECIFIC SAMPLE EXERCISES THAT CAN HELP START THAT AUDIENCE ON THE PATH OF PHYSICAL LITERACY. GUIDELINES FOR THE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PRACTITIONER ARE PROVIDED.
What is the Impact of Muscle Hypertrophy on Strength and Sport Performance?
Authors: Hornsby William G. , Gentles Jeremy A. , Haff G. Gregory , Stone Michael H. , Buckner Samuel L. , Dankel Scott J. , Bell Zachary W. , Abe Takashi , Loenneke Jeremy P. 
Published: October 2018

ABSTRACT
FOR DECADES, MOST SCIENTISTS AND PRACTITIONERS HAVE AGREED THAT MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY ALSO INDUCES STRENGTH GAINS. HOWEVER, A RECENT PUBLICATION “THE PROBLEM OF MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY: REVISITED,” BUCKNER, SL, DANKEL, SJ, MATTOCKS, KT, JESSEE, MB, MOUSER, JG, COUNTS, BR, ET AL. THE PROBLEM OF MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY: REVISITED. MUSCLE NERVE 54: 1012–1014, 2016, QUESTIONED THE MECHANISTIC ROLE THAT EXERCISE-INDUCED INCREASES IN MUSCLE SIZE HAVE ON THE EXERCISE-INDUCED INCREASES IN STRENGTH (OR FORCE PRODUCTION), AS WELL AS THE INFLUENCE THAT EXERCISE-INDUCED INCREASES IN STRENGTH HAVE ON SPORTS PERFORMANCE. SUCH SUGGESTIONS UNDERMINE THE IMPORTANCE OF CERTAIN ASPECTS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING FOR SPORT. SPECIFICALLY, IF NOT ACTING AS A MECHANISM FOR STRENGTH ADAPTATION, IT IS UNCLEAR IF THERE IS A SPORTS-RELATED BENEFIT TO SKELETAL MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY. IN ADDITION, THE AUTHORS ARGUED THAT IF STRENGTH HAS LITTLE IMPACT ON SPORTS PERFORMANCE, STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAMS MAY BE DOING LITTLE MORE THAN DELAYING RECOVERY FROM PRACTICING THE ACTUAL SPORT. THIS CONTENTION ALSO INDICATES THAT HYPERTROPHY SHOULD BE AVOIDED IN NEARLY ALL SCENARIOS BECAUSE INCREASED MUSCLE SIZE WOULD BE ADDITIONAL MASS THAT MUST BE OVERCOME. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SPECIAL DISCUSSION IS TO ALLOW FOR AN IN-DEPTH SCIENTIFIC DISCUSSION OF THE EXPERIMENTAL EVIDENCE FOR AND AGAINST THE POSITION OF BUCKNER ET AL. THAT EXERCISE-INDUCED INCREASES IN MUSCLE SIZE HAVE LITTLE RELEVANCE ON THE EXERCISE-INDUCED INCREASES IN STRENGTH, AND THUS, SPORT PERFORMANCE.
Examination of the Effects of Solids Content on Thickened Gold Mine Tailings Sedimentation and Self-Weight Consolidation
Authors: Bonin Michaël Demers , Cabral Alexandre R. , Nuth Mathieu 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Thickening is being increasingly adopted by the mining industry because of its economic and environmental attributes, such as decreased amounts of water released following deposition and a smaller footprint of the tailings site. This study presents an assessment of the continuous process of sedimentation and the self-weight consolidation of slurry and thickened mine tailings. The results of a series of settling column tests performed with specimens with solids contents between 50 % and 72 % are presented and discussed. Lower solids contents that are more characteristic of slurry tailings were also included to cover a wide range of settling behavior. High-precision monitoring of pore water pressure was used to identify the transition from sedimentation to self-weight consolidation, which likely occurs between solids contents of 65 % and 68 % for this material, and it highlighted the fact that the combination of these two settlement processes accelerates ue dissipation. The displacement results for the tailings–water interface corroborate values in the technical literature related to the settlement of suspensions. Equilibrium was reached within a narrow time range (i.e., 400 to 500 min) despite the wide range of initial solids content in the slurries tested (i.e., 50 % S to 65 % S).
Soluble CD163 was linked to galectin-3, diabetic retinopathy and antidepressants in type 1 diabetes
Authors: Melin Eva O , Dereke Jonatan , Thunander Maria , Hillman Magnus 
Published: October 2018

Objective
Depression has been associated with diabetic retinopathy and increased plasma levels of galectin-3, a lectin expressed in activated macrophages. Increased levels of sCD163, the soluble form of a macrophage expressed scavenger receptor involved in several inflammatory processes, have been demonstrated in the vitreous of the eye in type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients with severe diabetic retinopathy. The aim was to explore whether circulating sCD163 was associated with diabetic retinopathy, depression and/or galectin-3 in T1D patients, controlling for gender, metabolic factors, other diabetes complications, life style and medication.

Design
Cross sectional.

Methods
Two hundred eighty-seven T1D patients, men 56%, age 18–59 years, diabetes duration ≥1 year, were consecutively recruited from one specialist diabetes clinic. Depression was assessed by Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Depression subscale. Blood samples, anthropometrics and blood pressure values were collected, supplemented with data from electronic medical records and the Swedish National Diabetes Registry. High plasma sCD163 was defined as ≥0.575 mg/L (corresponding to the 80th percentile) and high plasma galectin-3 as ≥4.659 µg/L (corresponding to the 95th percentile).

Results
The prevalence of depression was 10%, antidepressant medication 8%, diabetic retinopathy 72%, high sCD163 20% and high galectin 3 5%. High galectin-3 (AOR 9.7), antidepressants (AOR 3.8), diabetic retinopathy (AOR 2.4) and systolic blood pressure (per mmHg) (AOR 1.03) were associated with high sCD163.

Conclusions
This is the first study to show that circulating sCD163 was independently associated with galectin-3, the use of antidepressants and diabetic retinopathy, in patients with T1D. Depression was not associated with sCD163.
Desplazamiento de los docentes de lengua castellana a otras prácticas profesionales
Authors: Cañón Moreno Ana Lucía 
Published: October 2018

Este artículo de reflexión pretendió realizar una exploración teórica y docta sobre el hecho del desplazamiento de la formación pedagógica de los docentes de lengua castellana a énfasis diversos. Esto se logró a través de la búsqueda en fuentes secundarias que plantearan hipótesis que explicaran el hecho de la formación de docentes de lengua castellana habilitados para ejercer en otros campos profesionales relacionados con el lenguaje y de la entrevista a tres expertos en la formación de docentes de lengua castellana en América Latina (Venezuela, México y Colombia). El tema central abordó las posibles causas de la pérdida de primacía del asunto pedagógico en la formación de docentes de lengua castellana y las implicaciones socio – formativas de este hecho. Algunas de las conclusiones que explican este fenómeno se refieren a la pregnancia de las nuevas tecnologías (Konieczny, 2015), a la explosión del gusto por la literatura y la escritura y a las industrias culturales.
PENERAPAN MODEL QUANTUM TEACHING DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MENYIMAK CERITA PENDEK
Authors: Arianti Rita , H Herwandi 
Published: October 2018

Abstract: Purpose of this research is to improve the activity and student learning outcomes in the study listened to a short story by applying the model of quantum in Class XI IPS 1 SMA 2 Rambah Hilir. The results showed the application of quantum learning model of listening to short stories can increase the activity and student learning outcomes in class XI IPS 1 SMA 2 Rambah Rokan Hilir Riau Hulu. The results are as follows: 1) Improving the quality of student activity from the first cycle of 46%, the second cycle of 62%, the third cycle of 76%, and cycle IV by 96%, an increase in the activity of students in the study listened to a short story to be very qualified, 2) thoroughness of learning outcomes of the first cycle of 41.38%, the second cycle of 55.17%, 72.41% for the third cycle, and fourth cycle of 100%, an increase excellent learning outcomes, 3) average value of the first cycle of 73.06, the second cycle of 78.65, 82.07 for the third cycle, and fourth cycle of 87.10. Could be concluded in the classical model of quantum teaching can increase the average value of listening to a short story class XI IPS 1 SMA Negeri 2 Rambah Hilir.Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar siswa pada pembelajaran menyimak cerita pendek dengan menerapkan model quantum teaching di Kelas XI IPS 1 SMA Negeri 2 Rambah Hilir. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan penerapan model quantum teaching dalam pembelajaran menyimak cerita pendek dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar siswa kelas XI IPS 1 SMA Negeri 2 Rambah Hilir Kabupaten Rokan Hulu-Riau.. Hasilnya sebagai berikut: 1) Peningkatan kualitas aktivitas siswa dari siklus I sebesar 46 %, siklus II sebesar 62 %, siklus III sebesar 76 %, dan siklus IV sebesar 96%, terjadi peningkatan aktivitas siswa pada pembelajaran menyimak cerpen menjadi sangat berkualitas, 2) Ketuntasan hasil belajar dari siklus I sebesar 41,38 %, siklus II sebesar 55,17%, siklus III sebesar 72,41%, dan siklus IV sebesar 100%, terjadi peningkatan hasil belajar yang sangat baik, 3) Rata-rata nilai dari siklus I sebesar 73,06, siklus II sebesar 78,65, siklus III sebesar 82,07, dan siklus IV sebesar 87,10. Dapat disimpulkan secara klasikal bahwa model quantum teaching dapat meningkatkan rata-rata nilai menyimak cerita pendek siswa kelas XI IPS 1 SMA Negeri 2 Rambah Hilir.
ALTERAÇÕES EM VARIÁVEIS AGROMETEOROLÓGICAS PELO USO DE ESTUFA PLÁSTICA
Authors: Santos Reginaldo Ferreira , Vilas Boas Marcos Antonio , Klar Antonio Evaldo 
Published: October 2018

ALTERAÇÕES EM VARIÁVEIS AGROMETEOROLÓGICAS PELO USO DE ESTUFA PLÁSTICA Reginaldo Ferreira SantosMarcio Antonio Vilas BoasCentro de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas,Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, CP 711,CEP 858114-110, Cascavel – PR, Fone: (0xx45) 220-3155, E-mail: rfsantos@unioeste.brAntonio Evaldo KlarDepartamento de Engenharia Rural, Faculdade de Ciências Agronômicas, Universidade Estadual Paulista, CP 237, CEP 18603-970, Botucatu - SP, E-mail: klar@fca.unesp.br - Pesquisador Científico do CNPq 1 RESUMO O presente trabalho teve como objetivo verificar o efeito da cobertura plástica de polietileno de baixa densidade (PEBD) sobre a temperatura do ar, umidade relativa do ar, déficit de saturação e tensão de vapor d'água no ar. Pelos resultados encontrados neste trabalho as médias mensais de temperatura do ar no interior da estufa plástica foram superiores em 7,5%, a umidade relativa do ar em 7%, o déficit de saturação em 34% e a tensão atual de vapor d'água no ar em 4,7%, em relação aos valores determinados à campo. Observou-se maior efeito da cobertura plástica sobre as temperaturas máximas, as quais levaram as médias mensais a ficar entre 3,8 a 7,8 oC acima dos valores médios determinados no campo. Os valores médios mensais mínimos de temperatura e umidade relativa do ar entre a estufa e o campo apresentaram menor amplitude de variação que os valores máximos. UNITERMOS: estufa plástica, temperatura do ar, umidade relativa do ar. SANTOS, R.F., VILAS BOAS, M.A., KLAR, A.E. Agrometeorological parameter changes in a plastic GREENHOUSE 2 ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to verify the influence of the plastic greenhouse set up in a north-south main axis orientation on several meteorological parameters in relation to those from outside conditions. The results obtained from this study showed that the means of monthly air temperature were 7.5%; relative humidity, 7.0%; saturation deficit, 34%; and actual water vapour pressure, 4.75% higher inside the greenhouse than outside it. The maximum air temperature means were 3.8 to 7.8 0C higher inside the greenhouse than outside it. The minimum air temperature and relative humidity means showed lower range of variation in both environments compared to the one from the maximum values of the same parameters. KEYWORDS: air temperature, air relative humidity and vapor pressure