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Sujeitos surdos e discurso: a construção identitária e as relações de ensino
Authors: Guerra Vania Maria Lescano , Silva Eliana Francisca Alves da 
Published: November 2016

Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo estudar, a partir de uma perspectiva discursiva da linguagem (CORACINI, 2005 e 2007; MASCIA E SILVA JÚNIOR, 2009; FOUCAULT, 1985), as interferências da LIBRAS na marcação de tempo e em outros aspectos da gramática da Língua Portuguesa mediante análise de mensagens de surdos via inbox pela rede social Facebook. tendo em vista a especificidade da língua em questão. Também problematizar os discursos presentes na sociedade a respeito da língua em questão como do sujeito surdo numa sociedade que caminha em busca de melhor atender a necessidade das pessoas com deficiência. Assim, para um estudo sobre os enunciados da LIBRAS transcritos para a língua portuguesa - LP - na modalidade escrita por sujeitos surdos, analisamos os aspectos linguísticos da Língua Brasileira dos Sinais - LIBRAS, a estrutura dos sinais que dão forma aos discursos dos surdos e qual a relação entre esses dois sistemas linguísticos totalmente diferentes, a Língua de Sinais - LS e a LP, no processo de ensino aprendizagem desses sujeitos. Para este estudo, partimos das discussões a respeito da importância da LIBRAS no processo de ensino aprendizagem dos surdos e de como ensinar a LP, considerando as relações de poder que existem entre aluno surdo e professor ouvinte, aluno surdo e sociedade. Utilizamos como procedimento metodológico a seleção de mensagens trocadas com surdos da cidade de Nova Andradina e Campo Grande, estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, por inbox, recolhidas da rede social Facebook. A análise é especialmente focada em como ocorre a marcação de tempo nos discursos desses sujeitos, que podem transmitir suas ideias de forma coerente, desde que considerem os aspectos linguísticos de sua língua materna- LM, LIBRAS. Mesmo encontrando barreiras por parte de alguns profissionais da educação e da sociedade a LIBRAS é, de fato, a primeira língua da comunidade surda brasileira, servindo de apoio para que seus membros possam aprender outras linguagens na sua modalidade escrita.
Auto representações de uma professora de língua inglesa
Authors: Giarola Natalia Mariloli Santos 
Published: November 2016

O presente trabalho aborda a formação de professores na área de Linguística Aplicada buscando analisar dizeres a partir da teoria do discurso atravessada pela psicanálise Freud-lacaniana. Nessa abordagem, o sujeito é heterogêneo, dividido pelo inconsciente e afetado pela linguagem, em busca da completude e unidade que, por serem da ordem do impossível, permitem constantes questionamentos e transformações. O sujeito-professor passa por deslocamentos identitários quando busca se tornar um professor de língua estrangeira (LE) e passa a se identificar como portador de um saber que o distingue das outras pessoas. Neste trabalho, focalizamos em algumas representações de uma professora de Língua Inglesa (LI) sobre si como educadora, e utilizamos recortes de um corpus maior para o desenvolvimento das análises, no qual usamos como metodologia o diário de notas da professora, entrevistas semiestruturadas e notas de campo. O corpus foi organizado a partir de temas surgidos desses dizeres. Percebemos que a docente representa-se, frustrada e insatisfeita com o seu próprio conhecimento da LI, com a desvalorização do professor e com sua falta de autoridade em sala de aula. Ela também se compara aos outros professores, buscando como sujeito desejante e implicada na formação continuada, se aproximar de uma imagem de si mais proficiente e mais preparada metodologicamente. Este estudo pode contribuir para problematizar a formação de professores, pois discutimos temas que podem fazer com que os docentes se confrontem com os significantes que eles se atribuem ao se dizerem professores e falantes de língua estrangeira.
Several observations about Maneeals - a peculiar system of lines
Authors: Dasari Naga Vijay Krishna , Kabat Jakub 
Published: November 2016

AbstractFor an arbitrary triangle ABC and an integer n we define points Dn, En, Fn on the sides BC, CA, AB respectively, in such a manner that
$$\matrix{{{{\left| {AC} \right|^n } \over {\left| {AB} \right|^n }} = {{\left| {CD_n } \right|} \over {\left| {BD_n } \right|}},} \hfill & {{{\left| {AB} \right|^n } \over {\left| {BC} \right|^n }} = {{\left| {AE_n } \right|} \over {\left| {CE_n } \right|}},} \hfill & {{{\left| {BC} \right|^n } \over {\left| {AC} \right|^n }} = {{\left| {BF_n } \right|} \over {\left| {AF_n } \right|}}.}} $$
Cevians ADn, BEn, CFn are said to be the Maneeals of order n. In this paper we discuss some properties of the Maneeals and related objects.
An Investigation Concerning the Effect of Canal width Contraction that May be Needed in the Location of Constructing Some Irrigation Works
Authors: Ashour Mohamed A. , Aly Tawab E. , Mostafa Mahmoud M. 
Published: November 2016

AbstractThe compatibility between the needed structural designed dimensions of the irrigation works and the dimensions of the water stream or the canal in which the irrigation work will be located has a great importance from more than one point of view. As it is well known, the main aim of the designer of such works is to reach the optimum design for maximum performance efficiency with economical cost, and minimize negative technical impacts that may be harmful to the safety of the whole work. Since the complete suitability between the obtained designed dimensions of the different construction elements of the work, and the original properties and dimensions of the canal in which the work will be constructed, is rarely occurring. The designer always has to make some changes in the original engineering properties and dimensions of canals, such as bed width, bed level, and/or inside side slope, to reach the needed suitable compatibility between the structural design and the natural original canal cross section. For the economical purposes, the design always needs less width of the work, than the width of the bed of the original stream cross section, so a contraction may be needed where the work will be constructed; the literature indicated that, such a contraction must not be less than 0.6 of the original bed width. That contraction, of course, has a direct impact on the different hydraulic parameters, such as water depth, velocity, and flow regime in the location of the work. Changes of such hydraulic parameters may exceed their safe permissible values, and so the whole structure may face some dangerous situations, which must be overcome. In this paper, we present a technical survey of the previous research concerning canal width contraction, with the needed technical comments, and comparisons as a logical approach for a master-thesis under the same title.
Mountaineer’s Waste: Past, Present and Future
Authors: Apollo Michal 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The growing number of mountaineers (climbers and trekkers) makes the problem of human waste amount to a considerable size (in tonnes of faeces and cubic metres of urine) of environmental degradation. Purity in the high mountains depends mainly on the mountaineers visiting them (the rule of ‘Leave No Trace’); however, if there is no assured suitable sanitation system, no mountaineer can be blamed for leaving human waste (faeces and urine), because the process of excretion cannot be stopped. The management can address the issue in three ways: complete (non–invasive), partial (superficial), and invasive. Those approaches have been elaborately explained in three case studies: Fuji–san (Japan), Yamunotri (India) and Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), respectively. Each of the places have been described based on the provided human waste disposal solutions, starting from the historical perspective and ending with the plans for future implementations, i.e. how it was, how it is, and how it will be. The results showed the improvement of understanding of the environmental pollution by human waste, at least from the management site. Decent changes have appeared in recent years–management bodies care more about human waste disposal. The authorities of mountain regions are gradually exchanging the old, leaking toilets for brand–new eco–friendly ones. Even if this process is slow–mostly because of economical limitations–management bodies appear to be noticing this threat. However, mountaineers do not always follow the implemented and recommended solution, as this study shows. The users should change their irresponsible behaviour, because even the best solutions in the case of human waste disposal in high–mountain conditions will fail if they do not follow the rules.
Services of General Interest and Territorial Sustainability in Romania
Authors: Barbu Oana Nicoleta , Stănilă Cristian 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The strengthening of social cohesion, the globalization and the opening of the market to free competition, the expanding of the public – private partnership and the sustainable development are the main questions which arise today about the future of services of general interest. The current economic and financial crisis recalls that the main role of the services of general interest lies in ensuring the social and territorial cohesion. At the same time, the crisis has a significant impact on the public sector due to the pressure on public finances and it is essential to make every effort possible in order to keep providing these services and improve their quality. The upcoming accession of Romania to the European Union requires precise criteria for guaranteeing the performance and quality of public services of general interest and, in particular, the development of network industries and the link between these elements is a prerequisite for facilitating the integration, increasing citizens welfare and achieving in a short time the community rules and standards. The role of services of general interest is the sustainable development of a territory and their contribution in maintaining the balance between environment and society, exploiting the available resources in a particular plan, fighting against social exclusion and isolation. Overall, the man has an important role, he can transform the environment, because he is considered an integral part thereof, subject only to maintaining the balance between himself and the other components of the environment; at the same time, he must accept his role as a stabilizing factor in his relationship with nature. Services of general interest in a region should positively influence the life of people in order to achieve the long-term development vision by transforming the region’s functioning of institutions. Sustainable development means recognizing that economy, environment and social welfare are interdependent namely that affecting the environment in terms of quality will sooner or later have a negative influence on economic development and the quality of life of each one of us. The human component is an essential urban mobility, and every type of public service must be carried out in a planned system in terms of territory. A responsible demographic capable of long-term strategies for rational use of resources, ensures sustainability planning. Sustainability does not imply an imposed proactive strategy. If an area has resources, a vigorous and enterprising demographic system, fair and profitable exchanges with the outside, it is sustainable, thus it can evolve without outside intervention.
Natural Hazards in the Albanian Area of Lake Ohrid
Authors: Sulollari Mentor 
Published: November 2016

AbstractThe Albanian part of the Lake Ohrid area is endangered by several natural hazards like: floods, landslides, rock falls, erosion and wild fires. Those events have caused environmental, social and economical damages, so it’s important to study the factors that had caused them, their costs and the measures that should be taken to prevent, or to reduce their impact. Most of those events have been triggered by climate change, increasing of human pressure on land and unplanned urban development. Rapid urbanization of latest years has imposed people to build their homes or other activities on unsafe places. Climate change is another factor that has influenced in floods and droughts. The presence of the mountainous relief in the Western part combined with damage of vegetation cover, plays an important role in generating landslides and erosion of land. Natural hazards map of this area, created with GIS, shows where are distributed and which are the zones that can be caught by one of those events. Through this map the habitants of this area and local authorities, will know the risks and take necessary measures to prevent those events. Objectives of this study are to determine the risked areas and measures to minimize damages in life losing, economy and environment.
Human biomonitoring of bisphenol A exposure in an Austrian population
Authors: Hartmann Christina , Uhl Maria , Weiss Stefan , Scharf Sigrid , König Jürgen 
Published: November 2016

AbstractBisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical widely used as a monomer in polycarbonate, epoxy resin and thermal paper production, and as a stabiliser in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production. Thus, BPA is present in a wide range of common consumer products. Due to contact with BPA-containing products, humans are regularly exposed via different routes. BPA is an endocrine active substance and can potentially lead to different adverse health outcomes. In the present study, total BPA levels were analysed by on-line SPE-HPLC-MS/MS in spontaneous urine samples in order to investigate the exposure to an Austrian population aged 6-15 and 18-81 years. In the total study population (n=594), total BPA were found in 15.7% of all samples, with concentrations up to 17 μg/l (median: n.d., 95th percentile: 3.7 μg/l). These results show generally low BPA levels among the investigated study population. However, children and adolescents exhibited higher exposure levels. Daily BPA intakes were estimated and compared to acceptable exposure levels, whereat no exceedances could be identified. Although BPA exposure was shown to be low in the Austrian population, the wide distribution and the ongoing discussion related to possible negative health effects even at low doses indicate need for further monitoring and investigations.
“Which is the Merchant and which is the Jew?” a Žižekian Reading of the Jewish Question in The Merchant of Venice
Authors: Kuo Shih-pei 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
This essay borrows Žižek’s interpretation of racism which combines the Marxist and psychoanalytic perspectives to read Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. I argue that Shylock, the Jewish usurer, embodies both the structural contradiction of capitalism and the social contradiction which characterizes the Venetian setting torn by capitalism and Christianity. As Shylock exposes these contradictions which the Christian Venetians refuse to confront, he is destined to be a scapegoat. From the Marxist point of view, the survival of capitalism relies on incessant production, which also means incessant investment of capital. Therefore, an active financial system is requisite to sustain the prosperity of capitalism. Paradoxically, this necessary condition of capitalism which facilitates the maximum use of cash is also its inherent vulnerability: once the circulation of cash is disrupted, it can lead to the crisis of the overall domino-effect collapse. The usury represented by Shylock indeed reflects such inherent contradiction of capitalism. Also, usury, which excludes any human factor and only engages the direct monetary exchange, also contradicts the Christian orthodox belief of generosity and unrequited devotion. These central Christian values are certainly questioned as Bassanio’s courtship of Portia, based on his disguised wealth, is indistinguishable from a profitable enterprise. From the psychoanalytic point of view, Shylock’s fascination with money and revenge also mirrors the Christians’ clandestine longing for these two forbidden enjoyments. However, what is more puzzling and hostile to the Christians is Shylock’s paranoid insistence on bloody revenge beyond the concern of monetary gains, “che vuoi,” an unexplainable desire of the other. Therefore, Shylock the other must be vanquished, by converting him to Christianity, in other words, by homogenizing him, to disguise the Christians’ problematic of desire.
Academic Writing in a Japanese Situation: Drawing on the Design Perspective towards an Affirmation of English as a Lingua Franca
Authors: Toh Glenn 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The contents of this article concern ELF 500, a course in graduate school academic writing that adopts an ELF-aware approach. In my discussion, I will first review the literature on language, ideology and power as it relates to Japanese cultural politics. Following this, I will draw on the notions of critique and design as described in Lillis (2003) as critical transformative strategies to encourage student academic writers to become more conscious of: (1) the constructed and situated nature of knowledge and meaning making as viewed by scholars in the area of academic literacies; (2) the importance of their own agency towards realizing their potential as academic thinkers and writers; and (3) the importance of understanding the fluid, dynamic and performative nature of English in its role as a lingua franca as a means towards constructing meanings that are valuable and unique to their own emergent ontologies as Japanese users of ELF. My discussion is, throughout, very much motivated by a professional concern that the teaching of academic writing should be carried out within an overall pedagogical framework that recognizes the importance of the humanizing and transformative role of language education.
English for Academic Purposes: A need for remodelling
Authors: Leung Constant , Lewkowicz Jo , Jenkins Jennifer 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is an established domain of research, teaching, and assessment within additional/second language education. In this article we examine the conceptualisation of English that underpins much of its current thinking and pedagogic practice, and raise questions of validity and claims of ‘fit-for-purpose’. In particular we explore issues underpinning EAP assessment and argue that there is a need to reconceptualise the basis of the language model. We propose that given the complex and changing practices in academic communication, there is a good case for broadening the established understanding of Academic English to better reflect target language use. The principles and arguments underlying this discussion are relevant to assessment as well as to EAP more broadly.
Influence of cultivar on the content of selected minerals in red beet roots (Beta vulgarisL.)
Authors: Nizioł-Łukaszewska Zofia , Gawęda Maria 
Published: November 2016

AbstractBeetroot is a vegetable that accumulate heavy metals. This is largely dependent on the cultivar, methods and growing conditions. The aim of the study was to determine the composition of elements in the roots of 15 cultivars of red beet. The analysis assessed the content of macroelements (Na, P) and heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Mn, Zn). Most soils of the Lesser Poland region are exposed to the impact of industrial and transportation pollution. The soils of this region are characterized by strong acidification as well as natural or increased heavy metal content. The experiment was set up at the experimental field of the Department of Vegetable and Medicinal Plants of the University of Agriculture in Krakow, in 2009-2010. On the basis of the performed analysis, ‘Opolski’ was chosen as the cultivar that was characterized by a high content of macroelements and lower ability to accumulate heavy metals than the other tested cultivars. The lowest ability to accumulate heavy metals (Cd and Cr) was found in the cases of cultivars with cylindrical root shapes, such as Rywal or Opolski. One can indicate such cultivars as Astar F1or Nabab F1as cultivars recommended for cultivation in ecologically threatened areas.
Planktonic foraminiferal turnover across the Cenomanian – Turonian boundary (OAE2) in the northeast of the Tethys realm, Kopet-Dagh Basin
Authors: Kalanat Behnaz , Vahidinia Mohammad , Vaziri-Moghaddam Hossein , Mahmudy-Gharaie Mohamad Hossein 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Two Late Cenomanian – Early Turonian (C–T) intervals of the eastern part of the Kopet-Dagh basin, NE Iran have been investigated to evaluate the response of planktonic foraminifera to the geological event OAE2. The Gharesu and Taherabad sections with the thicknesses of 30 m and 22.5 m are composed of shale and marl interbedded with glauconitic sandstone. Three biozones Rotalipora cushmani, Whiteinella archaeocretacea and Helvetoglobotruncana helvetica were recognized based on study of planktonic foraminifera, in these sections. We observed the patterns of planktonic foraminiferal assemblage changes around the C–T boundary and divided this succession into several successive intervals. This study confirms that OAE2 was a long term event. A gradual perturbation in the study successions starts in the interval 1 with low abundance and diversity of planktonic foraminifera. An enhanced oxygen minimum zone (OMZ) occurs in the interval 3 which coincides with a temporary absence of planktonic foraminifera and sedimentation of framboidal pyrite. High diversity of planktonic foraminifera and appearance of new genera in the interval 5 indicate return of normal conditions to the basin. A significant short-term sea surface temperature cooling is also indicated by planktonic foraminiferal turnover and carbonate contents in the interval 2 which is comparable with other parts of the Tethys Ocean, Boreal sea and Atlantic region.
Analysis of anticoagulants for blood-based quantitation of amyloid β oligomers in the sFIDA assay
Authors: Kravchenko Kateryna , Kulawik Andreas , Hülsemann Maren , Kühbach Katja , Zafiu Christian , Herrmann Yvonne , Linnartz Christina , Peters Luriano , Bujnicki Tuyen , Willbold Johannes , Bannach Oliver , Willbold Dieter 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Early diagnostics at the preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s disease is of utmost importance for drug development in clinical trials and prognostic guidance. Since soluble Aβ oligomers are considered to play a crucial role in the disease pathogenesis, several methods aim to quantify Aβ oligomers in body fluids such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood plasma. The highly specific and sensitive method surface-based fluorescence intensity distribution analysis (sFIDA) has successfully been established for oligomer quantitation in CSF samples. In our study, we explored the sFIDA method for quantitative measurements of synthetic Aβ particles in blood plasma. For this purpose, EDTA-, citrate- and heparin-treated blood plasma samples from five individual donors were spiked with Aβ coated silica nanoparticles (Aβ-SiNaPs) and were applied to the sFIDA assay. Based on the assay parameters linearity, coefficient of variation and limit of detection, we found that EDTA plasma yields the most suitable parameter values for quantitation of Aβ oligomers in sFIDA assay with a limit of detection of 16 fM.