bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
LES PROBLÈMES DE PRONONCIATION CHEZ LES LYCÉENS DE FRANÇAIS LANGUE ÉTRANGÈRE DANS LE SUD DE LA THAÏLANDE
Authors: PURINTHRAPIBAL Sirima 
Published: August 2016

<p><strong>RÉSUMÉ. </strong>Les différences phonologiques dans les langues thaïe et française impliquent des difficultés de prononciation aux apprenants thaïlandais de FLE. Cette recherche vise à étudier leurs problèmes de prononciation du français. Elle est menée auprès de 30 lycéens de FLE. Le test de prononciation d’une liste de 65 mots et de 45 paires minimales constitue le matériel d’expérimentation. La recherche nous met en évidence que certains problèmes phonétiques rencontrés par ces lycéens sont issus de l’influence de leur langue maternelle, d’autres de l’influence de leur première langue étrangère apprise, l’anglais. En outre, la complexité des systèmes phonétiques du français est aussi une autre cause de problèmes de prononciation chez ces apprenants.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Mots-clés: </strong><em>apprenants thaïlandais, français langue étrangère, interférence phonique, problèmes, prononciation.</em></p><p><em><br /></em></p><p><em>00lns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"&gt;</em></p><p><strong>ABSTRACT.</strong><strong> </strong>Phonological differences between Thai and French languages involve pronunciation difficulties for Thai learners of French as a foreign language. This research aims to study French pronunciation problems of Thai learners. It is conducted with 30 secondary school students of French. Pronunciation test consisting of a list of 60 words and 45 minimal pairs is the experimental equipment. The result of this research shows that phonetic problems faced by these students are caused by the influence of mother tongue and their first foreign language learned, English. Furthermore, the complexity of the French phonetics systems is also another cause of their pronunciation problems.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong><em>french as a foreign language, phonics interference, problems, pronunciation, Thai learners.</em><em> </em><em></em></p><p><em><br /></em></p>
Sustaining a Regime of Low Fertility
Authors: Raeside Robert , Gayen Professor Kaberi 
Published: August 2016

<p>In several developing countries, notably Bangladesh, fertility rates fell dramatically in the later part of the twentieth century and have sustained at low levels. Traditional socioeconomic models do not fully explain the profile of fertility fall especially for rural areas where well-being has not sufficiently improved. This paper offers a supplementary explanation that mass media facilitated the diffusion of contraceptive knowledge, leading to an ideological shift to value small families, and social networks especially reciprocal encouragement about contraception practice among network members has helped to sustain this shift. To investigate the role of encouragement of immediate network members in their family planning behaviour, data was gathered using an interview-based survey of 694 women of fertile ages in seven rural Bangladeshi villages. Findings give support to the importance of social networks in maintaining achieved low fertility levels. When there is strong reciprocal encouragement of network members about practicing contraception then using contraception is more likely. This may offer an explanation to sustaining a low fertility regime.</p>
Mortalidade Materna, Movimento de Mulheres Negras e Direitos Humanos no Brasil: um Olhar na Interseccionalidade de Gênero e Raça
Authors: López Laura Cecilia 
Published: August 2016

A partir de um caso de morte materna de uma mulher negra ocorrido em 2002 no estado do Rio de Janeiro, por falta de atençãoadequada na rede de saúde, julgado internacionalmente comouma violação aos direitos humanos dessa mulher, realizarei uma série de reflexões. Proponho analisar os efeitos desse caso naesfera pública brasileira ao colocar a mortalidade materna noentrecruzamento de pauta de movimentos sociais, de políticaspúblicas e de discussões sobre direitos humanos, considerandoas noções em disputa de corpo, saúde e direitos. Nesse sentido, oolhar da interseccionalidade como experiência corporificada degênero e raça, articulado com um enfoque biopolítico que destaca as tensões entre as “políticas da vida” e as “políticasdovivente” na construção dos objetos sanitários, nos ajuda a entendereste processo de maneira complexa.
Mulheres, Imigrantes e Acadêmicas: Teorias da Interseccionalidade para Pensar a Mobilidade Científica
Authors: França Thais 
Published: August 2016

Pode-se definir a mobilidade científica como o deslocamento geográfico de curta ou larga duração de acadêmicos/as ecientistas por instituições internacionais como objetivo de desempenhar atividade de pesquisa ou docência,inserido em algum programa formalou realizado de maneira independente. A partir de uma análise crítica do fenômeno é possível questionar as dinâmicas de poder que afetam de maneira desigual alguns grupos. Como escopo de contribuir para a democratização da ciência, esteartigo, pautado nas teorias da interseccionalidade, questiona como marcadores de diferenças (gênero, raça e classe) moldama experiência de acadêmicas e cientistas mulheres. Metodologicamente, recorre a uma análise aprofundada da narrativa de duas acadêmicas não portuguesas que realizam suas atividades em Portugal.
Assessing Readiness for Self-Directed Learning among College Students in the Provision of Higher Learning Institution
Authors: Nordin Norshidah , Abd Halim Nurhazwani , Malik Melissa 
Published: August 2016

Readiness for self-directed learning (SDRLS) is a necessary skill for 21st-century learners. Learners are expected to be responsible for their own learning. However, to what extend Malaysian students are ready to facilitate their own learning or are they still being spoon-fed? This study was intended to assess SDLRS among college students. It utilized a survey method research design. There were 136 diploma students participated in this study. The finding revealed that respondents' levels of SDRLS were high. There was significant difference between SDRLS and gender but no significant differences between academic achievement and hometown. The discussion addresses implications to educators in designing instructional strategies© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: innovation, self-directed learning, readiness, 21st-century learners
A Review of the Restorative Environment Research in the Mainland of China
Authors: Ruoxi Meng , Leiqing Xu 
Published: August 2016

More and more Chinese experts focus on the research field of the restorative environment and public health. We reorganized the theories of restorative environment and proposed a theory framework which consists of Attention Restorative Theory(ART) and psycho-evolutionary theory and other three auxiliary hypothesis included Biophilia Theory, Prospect-Refuge Theory and Stress: The "fight or flight" response We classified the experiments methods into three types; the psychological, subjective evaluation, physiological objective indicators, and behavior improvements .We could figure out some shared questions at the current research in mainland China, such as limited research methods, limited senses used in the current research.© 2016.The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords : Restorative; Theory;Questionnaire;Experiments
Back Lanes as Social Spaces in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur
Authors: Wan Ismail Wan Hashimah , Ching Low Hui 
Published: August 2016

The back lane is often associated with annoying, disgusting, narrow and dark. This paper concerns the use of the back lanes of the old shop houses in China Town, Kuala Lumpur. The instruments used in collecting data include observation, unstructured interview and literature review. The use and physical characteristics of back lanes were identified. It was found that the back lanes of China Town in Kuala Lumpur showed the success of turning back streets into lively alleys. Thus, the back lane could be considered as part of urban design strategies and not as leftover spaces.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: back lane; social place; pedestrian; urban
ATOMIC-LEVEL PSEUDO-DEGENERACY OF ATOMIC LEVELS GIVING TRANSITIONS INDUCED BY MAGNETIC FIELDS, OF IMPORTANCE FOR DETERMINING THE FIELD STRENGTHS IN THE SOLAR CORONA
Authors: Li Wenxian , Yang Yang , Tu Bingsheng , Xiao Jun , Grumer Jon , Brage Tomas , Watanabe Tetsuya , Hutton Roger , Zou Yaming 
Published: August 2016

ABSTRACT
We present a measured value for the degree of pseudo-degeneracy between two fine-structure levels in Fe9+ from line intensity ratios involving a transition induced by an external magnetic field. The extracted fine-structure energy difference between the

and

levels, where the latter is the upper state for the magnetic-field induced line, is needed in our recently proposed method to measure magnetic-field strengths in the solar corona. The intensity of the

line at 257.262 Å is sensitive to the magnetic field external to the ion. This sensitivity is in turn strongly dependent on the energy separation in the pseudo-degeneracy through the mixing induced by the external magnetic field. Our measurement, which uses an Electron Beam Ion Trap with a known magnetic-field strength, indicates that this energy difference is 3.5 cm−1. The high abundance of Fe9+ and the sensitivity of the line’s transition probability to field strengths below 0.1 T opens up the possibility of diagnosing coronal magnetic fields. We propose a new method to measure the magnetic field in the solar corona, from similar intensity ratios in Fe9+. In addition, the proposed method to use the line ratio of the blended line

with another line from Fe x as the density diagnostic should evaluate the effect of the magnetic-field-induced transition line.
Mumps antibody in the Thai population 17 years after the universal measles mumps rubella vaccination program
Authors: Ngaovithunvong Varisara , Wanlapakorn Nasamon , Tesapirat Lita , Suratannon Narrissara , Poovorawan Yong 
Published: August 2016

Introduction: mumps vaccination implementation in the form of MMR – measles, mumps, and rubella) in Thailand for first-grade school students since 1997 and for infants 9–12 months of age since 2010 resulted in a dramatic decline in the incidence of and deaths from mumps. However, there has been a resurgence of mumps outbreaks in Thailand, even in vaccinated populations. Methodology: We aimed to determine the current seroprevalence of IgG antibodies to mumps in those 0–60 years of age from four different geographic areas of Thailand, and compare the results with our previous serosurvey in 2004. Results: Seropositivity rates in children 0–7 years of age increased significantly from 45.8% in 2004 to 72.3% in 2014 after the launch of the MMR vaccine for infants. In the 8–14-year age group who had received one dose of mumps vaccination, the seropositivity rate was 66.7%. In the 15–19-year age group the seropositivity rate was the lowest, at 52.5%. Discussion: Our findings correspond well with the vaccination schedules, as the highest seropositivity rate was found in children between 0 and 7 years of age. For those older than 7, there was a decline in seropositivity rate despite good vaccine coverage and reached its lowest in the 15–19-year age group. This suggested that certain population groups might be incompletely vaccinated, or the humoral immunity provided by vaccination gradually declined over time. Conclusions: We recommend a booster dose of MMR vaccine for Thai adolescents in order to prevent future mumps outbreaks.
Effectiveness of Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors in Combination with Various csDMARD in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Data from the DREAM Registry
Authors: Manders Sofie H.M. , Kievit Wietske , Jansen Tim L.T.A. , Stolk Jan N. , Visser Henk , Schilder Annemarie M. , Vonkeman Harald E. , Adang Eddy , van de Laar Mart A.F.J. , van Riel Piet L.C.M. 
Published: August 2016

Objective.To analyze and compare the effectiveness and drug survival in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, as measured by 28-joint Disease Activity Score (DAS28) and Health Assessment Questionnaire–Disability Index (HAQ-DI), of tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) monotherapy, TNFi + leflunomide (LEF), TNFi + sulfasalazine (SSZ), TNFi + other conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARD), and TNFi + methotrexate (MTX) therapy, in daily practice.Methods.Data were collected from the DREAM registry. Patients beginning their first TNFi treatment were included in the study: TNFi monotherapy (n = 320), TNFi + SSZ (n = 103), TNFi + LEF (n = 80), TNFi + other csDMARD (n = 99), TNFi + MTX alone (n = 919), TNFi + MTX + other csDMARD (n = 412). Treatment effectiveness was analyzed using DAS28 and HAQ-DI with linear mixed models and the TNFi drug survival was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox regression. All analyses have been corrected for confounders.Results.The patients who received TNFi + MTX had significantly better DAS28 and HAQ-DI values over time (both p < 0.001) and longer TNFi drug survival than TNFi monotherapy (p < 0.001). TNFi + SSZ and TNFi + other csDMARD had significantly better DAS28 values over time (p = 0.001) and longer drug survival (p = 0.001) versus TNFi monotherapy. TNFi + LEF was not significantly better compared to monotherapy. Adding other csDMARD to the TNFi + MTX combination provided no added value.Conclusion.Preferably, TNFi should be prescribed together with MTX. If this is not possible, we advise the use of other csDMARD.
Active Rheumatoid Arthritis in Central Africa: A Comparative Study Between Sudan and Sweden
Authors: Elshafie Amir I. , Elkhalifa Abdalla D. , Elbagir Sahwa , Aledrissy Mawahib I.E. , Elagib Elnour M. , Nur Musa A.M. , Weitoft Tomas , Rönnelid Johan 
Published: August 2016

Objective.To compare clinical characteristics and treatment between simultaneously investigated Sudanese and Swedish outpatients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods.Outpatients with RA from Sudan (n = 281) and Sweden (n = 542) diagnosed according to the 1987 American College of Rheumatology criteria were recruited between December 2008 and September 2010 and compared concerning clinical presentation, treatment, and laboratory findings, including immunoglobulin M with rheumatoid factor (IgM-RF).Results.Sudanese patients had lower inclusion age (median 49 vs 68 yrs), disease duration (48 vs 107 mos), and disease onset age (43 vs 56 yrs) as compared with Swedish patients (p < 0.0001 for all). When stratified concerning the age of inclusion, Swedish patients between 41–50 years had, however, a significantly lower age of onset, with a similar trend for all age groups above 30 years. The female preponderance was higher among Sudanese patients (89.3% vs 72.5%, p < 0.0001), and smoking was nonexistent among Sudanese female patients (p < 0.0001). Erythrocyte sedimentation rate levels and number of tender joints were significantly higher among Sudanese patients. The proportion of IgM-RF positivity was lower among Sudanese patients with RA (52.4% vs 75.5%, p < 0.0001). Higher proportions of Sudanese patients with RA were treated with methotrexate (MTX) and disease-modifying antirheumatic drug combinations, but none of them used biologics. Sudanese patients used lower doses of MTX and sulfasalazine (p < 0.0001) and higher doses of prednisolone (p < 0.0001) than Swedish patients.Conclusion.Sudanese patients with RA have significantly higher disease activity and are often IgM-RF–seronegative. Together with reports from Uganda and Cameroon, our data indicate a cluster of highly active and often seronegative RA in central Africa.
Association Between Dietary Intake of Antioxidants and Prevalence of Femoral Head Cartilage Defects and Bone Marrow Lesions in Community-based Adults
Authors: Wang Yuanyuan , Smith Sam , Teichtahl Andrew J. , Hodge Allison M. , Wluka Anita E. , Giles Graham G. , Cicuttini Flavia M. 
Published: August 2016

Objective.Although there is evidence for a beneficial effect of dietary antioxidants on knee joint health, the data are sparse for the hip. Our aim was to examine the relationship between dietary antioxidants and early hip structural abnormalities in community-based adults.Methods.The study included 214 participants without diagnosed hip osteoarthritis (OA) who underwent hip magnetic resonance imaging in 2009–2010. The prevalence of femoral head cartilage defects and bone marrow lesions (BML) was assessed. Intakes of antioxidant vitamins and their food sources were estimated from a food frequency questionnaire during 1990–1994.Results.Higher intakes of Vitamin E (OR 0.63, 95% CI 0.41–0.96), lutein/zeaxanthin (OR 0.58, 95% CI 0.34–0.99), and lycopene (OR 0.64, 95% CI 0.44–0.95) were associated with a reduced prevalence of femoral head cartilage defects. Higher intakes of α-carotene (OR 0.42, 95% CI 0.19–0.94), β-carotene (OR 0.31, 95% CI 0.13–0.78), and lutein/zeaxanthin (OR 0.42, 95% CI 0.18–0.98) were associated with a reduced prevalence of femoral head BML. Higher vegetable consumption was associated with a reduced prevalence of femoral head cartilage defects (OR 0.65, 95% CI 0.46–0.91) and BML (OR 0.60, 95% CI 0.37–0.97).Conclusion.Higher carotenoids intake and vegetable consumption were associated with reduced risk of hip cartilage defects and BML, and higher Vitamin E intake was associated with reduced risk of hip cartilage defects. These findings suggest a beneficial effect of dietary antioxidants on hip joint health. Although our findings need to be confirmed in other longitudinal studies, they suggest that the modification of dietary antioxidant intake may be a strategy for the prevention of hip OA.
Guided Imagery and Stress in Pregnant Adolescents
Authors: Flynn Theresa A. , Jones Brittney A. , Ausderau Karla K. 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
OBJECTIVE. We examined the effects of a guided imagery intervention on perceived stress in pregnant adolescents.
METHOD. Thirty-five pregnant adolescents recruited from a local alternative education program participated in a guided imagery intervention. Participants listened to a pregnancy-specific guided imagery recording on four separate occasions during their pregnancies. Perceived stress was measured immediately before and after each session using the Perceived Stress Measure–9 (PSM–9).
RESULTS. Participants’ pre- and postsession PSM–9 scores for three of the four sessions demonstrated a significant reduction in stress. Participants’ baseline stress levels also decreased significantly across the four listening sessions. The greatest reductions in stress within and between sessions occurred in the early sessions, with effects diminishing over time.
CONCLUSION. Pregnant teens experienced initial short- and long-term stress reduction during a guided imagery intervention, supporting the use of guided imagery to reduce stress in pregnant adolescents.
Hematuria, an unusual systemic toxicity, in formic acid ingestion: a case report
Authors: Trakulsrichai Satariya , Mitprasat Atchara , Sriapha Charuwan , Tongpoo Achara , Wongvisawakorn Sunun , Rittilert Panee , Wananukul Winai 
Published: August 2016

Abstract

Background
Acid ingestion can cause severe injuries of the upper gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory tract. Besides hydrofluoric acid and selenious acid, systemic toxicities of acid ingestion can occasionally occur. However, hematuria is a rare systemic toxicity reported in caustic poisoning.

Objectives
To describe a case of a one-year-old girl who accidentally ingested liquid formic acid.

Methods
This patient had severe local corrosive effects including a compromised upper respiratory tract and developed gross hematuria during the hospital admission.

Results
Hematuria could be a consequence of acid ingestion.

Conclusions
Significant hematuria can be a systemic effect of acid ingestion, but in this case was self-limiting
The Effect of Electronic Banking on the Performance of Supply Chain Management of Small and Medium Businesses
Authors: Hamidianpour Fakhriyeh , Esmaeilpour Majid , Daryanavard Ali 
Published: August 2016

In current age, e-commerce does not just imply online buying and selling, but implies an efficient business throughout business levels, in which supply chain management can be regarded as the major pillar. The aim of this survey is to study effect of use of electronic banking services and important instruments of e-banking on performance and dimensions of supply chain performance at the first level of the SCOR model in electronics businesses. The present study is an applied research type in terms of aim, which is categorized as descriptive correlation in terms of data collection. The statistical population consists of electric supplies stores in Bushehr, of which 107 stores were selected as sample group using simple random sampling method. The questionnaire has been used as data collection instrument, that its validity has been confirmed through face and content validity through Cronbach's alpha. To analyze data, structural equation modeling using software Lisrel was used. Findings of the present study indicate that the use of e-banking services has a significant effect on performance of supply chain management. Further, among all devices of e-banking services except for POS (Point of Sale) and mobile banking, rest of the devices have a significant effect on performance of supply chain management.
Explanation of a Knowledge Workers Maintenance and Retention Model in Mapna Electric and Control, Engineering and Manufacturing Company (MECO)
Authors: Dehban Behnam , Heydari Azadeh 
Published: August 2016

This research aimed to investigate and explain maintenance and retention model of Knowledge workers in MECO Company in 2015. The research statistical population consisted of all Knowledge workers with working conditions in MECO Company. Based on the estimation, the number of eligible employees was determined 138 people. 102 people among these were considered as sample size using Cochran formula and simple random sampling method. Data collection methods had been both qualitative and quantitative. Effective components were extracted on the basis of statements recorded from interviewees, discussions and dialogues, principles of observations, documentation and so on. It also was measured by researcher-made questionnaire. Questionnaire reliability was calculated using Cronbach's alpha method. Its value for all variables of questionnaire was acceptable values higher than 0.7. Similarly, the content validity was used to test the validity of the questionnaire. For this purpose the questionnaires were confirmed by relevant experts. Data obtained from the implementation of questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS software in two descriptive and inferential parts. Finally, the research results in the form of a model confirmed role of factors such as organizational structure of occupational satisfaction, communication system, evaluation and control system, organizational culture, pay and reward system, and job stress in the retention and maintenance of Knowledge workers in MECO Company.