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A longitudinal study of language learners’ images about Russia
Authors: Nikitina Larisa 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Several studies in the field of applied linguistics have explored images held by language learners about a target language country. However, for the most part, these studies focused on learners of modern European languages, such as German, Spanish and French and they were conducted in Western educational contexts. Besides, none of the previous investigations attempted to conduct a systematic classification of the language learners’ images. The present longitudinal study addressed these gaps in the research literature. It explored images about Russia held by Malaysian learners of the Russian language in a large university in East Malaysia. This article reports the findings of three questionnaire surveys conducted in 2004, 2007 and 2010. It was found that the images about Russia held by the participants were diverse and clustered around eight countryrelated aspects. Content of some categories of images was stable and changed little over time. Other categories were more fluid and more prone to change. The paper concludes with a discussion of pedagogical implications that can be derived from the findings.
Wirelessly Powered High-Temperature Strain Measuring Probe Based on Piezoresistive Nanocrystalline Diamond Layers
Authors: Bouřa Adam , Kulha Pavel , Husák Miroslav 
Published: July 2016

AbstractA high-temperature piezo-resistive nano-crystalline diamond strain sensor and wireless powering are presented in this paper. High-temperature sensors and electronic devices are required in harsh environments where the use of conventional electronic circuits is impractical or impossible. Piezo-resistive sensors based on nano-crystalline diamond layers were successfully designed, fabricated and tested. The fabricated sensors are able to operate at temperatures of up to 250°C with a reasonable sensitivity. The basic principles and applicability of wireless powering using the near magnetic field are also presented. The system is intended mainly for circuits demanding energy consumption, such as resistive sensors or devices that consist of discrete components. The paper is focused on the practical aspect and implementation of the wireless powering. The presented equations enable to fit the frequency to the optimal range and to maximize the energy and voltage transfer with respect to the coils’ properties, expected load and given geometry. The developed system uses both high-temperature active devices based on CMOS-SOI technology and strain sensors which can be wirelessly powered from a distance of up to several centimetres with the power consumption reaching hundreds of milliwatts at 200°C. The theoretical calculations are based on the general circuit theory and were performed in the software package Maple. The results were simulated in the Spice software and verified on a real sample of the measuring probe.
Rare Case of Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm
Authors: Wyżgowski Przemysław , Grzela Tomasz , Przybył Marta , Nowakowska Urszula , Leksowski Krzysztof 
Published: July 2016

AbstractHepatic artery aneurysms are rare, but potentially life-threatening vascular pathologies. They are usually discovered incidentally during imaging diagnostics of different pathologies. The study presented a rare case of hepatic artery pseudoaneurym with a fistula to the left branch of the portal vein.
Location Privacy with Randomness Consistency
Authors: Wu Hao , Hu Yih-Chun 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Location-Based Social Network (LBSN) applications that support geo-location-based posting and queries to provide location-relevant information to mobile users are increasingly popular, but pose a location-privacy risk to posts. We investigated existing LBSNs and location privacy mechanisms, and found a powerful potential attack that can accurately locate users with relatively few queries, even when location data is well secured and location noise is applied. Our technique defeats previously proposed solutions including fake-location detection and query rate limits.
To protect systems from this attack, we propose a simple, scalable, yet effective defense that quantizes the map into squares using hierarchical subdivision, consistently returns the same random result to multiple queries from the same square for posts from the same user, and responds to queries with different distance thresholds in a correlated manner, limiting the information gained by attackers, and ensuring that an attacker can never accurately know the quantized square containing a user. Finally, we verify the performance of our defense and analyze the trade-offs through comprehensive simulation in realistic settings. Surprisingly, our results show that in many environments, privacy level and user accuracy can be tuned using two independent parameters; in the remaining environments, a single parameter adjusts the tradeoff between privacy level and user accuracy. We also thoroughly explore the parameter space to provide guidance for actual deployments.
Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells’ Proliferative Response to Human Parvovirus B19 Antigens in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Reimatoīdā Artrīta Slimnieku Perifēro Asiņu Mononukleāro Šūnu Proliferativā Atbilde Uz Cilvēka Parvovīrusa B19 Antigēniem
Authors: Bratslavska Olga , Kozireva Svetlana , Kadisa Anda , Svirskis Simons , Lejnieks Aivars , Murovska Modra 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
This study aimed to determine peripheral blood mononuclear cells’ (PBMC) proliferative response to parvovirus B19 (B19) antigens in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and possible changes in proliferative response due to chemotherapy. Serum and blood samples of 52 RA patients and 25 sex and age matched healthy individuals were examined for the presence of anti-B19 IgG and IgM class antibodies and virus specific DNA sequence by the recomLine B19 test and nested polymerase chain reaction, respectively. The PBMC proliferative activity was estimated on the 3rd and 6th day of PBMC cultivation in the presence of virus and B19 VP1/VP2 peptide, using thymidine incorporation assay. On the 3rd day, PBMC response to B19 antigens was detected in 74.1% RA patients with active, in 44.8% - with remote and in 40% - with latent stage of persistent B19 infection, while in the control group the response was observed only in two individuals with active viral infection. On the 6th day, the response was found in 50% RA patients with active, 68.9% - with remote and in 80% - with latent stage of latent persistent infection as well as in 41.1% remotely infected control individuals. The highest PBMC mean stimulation indices were detected in the RA patients and control persons with active infection as well as in RA patients with latent stage of persistent viral infection. On the 3rd and 6th day, strong proliferative response was significantly more frequently observed in RA patients not receiving methotrexate treatment, compared to the patients receiving methotrexate treatment in different combinations with other drugs. RA patients had more frequent and faster response to B19 antigens than apparently healthy persons.
A concept for the examination of reference points stability in horizontal control networks
Authors: Malarski Ryszard 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
This paper presents a concept for the identification of stable reference points used in horizontal control networks, which is based on the lengths of apparent displacement vectors and their mean errors. These vectors and their mean errors are obtained during the process of calculating displacements with free adjustment conditions. It will be shown that the influence of the apparent displacement vectors has a significant effect on the calculation of results. The identification of stable points, using the proposed method, is an integral part of the adjustment process and allows for the interrogation the influence of individual point inclusion or deletion from the reference database, on the values of displacements of controlled points. A detailed process of stable reference points identification is presented using the example of a linear-angular network for a barrage.
Checking the low track lattice girder bridges for robustness
Authors: Bucur Carmen 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
When you say about a thing or a being that they are robust, you imagine a complete entity from the point of view of its component parts giving out force and safety. The notion of robustness is associated with a lot of activity domains. Consequently, there are many definitions individualizing the robustness notion depending on the study domain.
The work aims to join in the present day studies with a new research in the bridge domain. The object of the study is represented by three low track steel lattice girder railway bridges.
In the article there is also presented the way the structural robustness notion is to be found in the national codes.
Preparation of a Legislative Proposal in the Multilingual Legal System of the European Union
Authors: Doliwa-Klepacka Anna 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
The principle of multilingualism in the legal system of the European Union is one of the key elements that guarantees, among others, the right of access to EU legislation. It is particularly important not only in the sphere of the direct application of the EU law, but also in the sphere of access to information during the lawmaking procedures at the EU institutions. A special case is, however, a stage of preparing a draft legislative proposal by the European Commission. The EU member states agree to limit the use of official language version to the working documents for “working” languages of the Commission, i.e. English, French and German. In practice, English and French are the most widely used languages for the working arrangements in the preparation of the draft legislation, mainly due to costs of the necessary translations and an effectiveness of this stage. This article presents a course of the stage of the drafting a legislative proposal by the Commission and illustrates the scope of work partly exempted from the obligation to ensure the full application of the principle of equivalence of all the official languages of the European Union.
Problems of Translation of Provisions of International Treaties Illustrated by The Example of Article 6 of the European Convention for Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Authors: Wrońska Iwona 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
The subject of these reflections is the analysis of issues concerning language translation of the treaty and connotations connected therewith of the meaning of legal regulations. As an example here one can cite Article 6 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of 1950, prepared in the two official languages of the Council of Europe, i.e. English and French. The problems of interpretation of Article 6, which regulates the right to a fair trial, resulted from the official translation of the term “prawo do sprawiedliwego procesu sądowego” (the right to a just trial). This triggered a quite widespread discussion in the Polish doctrine as to whether the English term “fair” should be translated as “sprawiedliwy”. Moreover, on the basis of a translation so constructed other proposals of the concept in Article 6 appeared in the literature on the subject, such as “uczciwy” (honest), “słuszny” (right) or “praworządny” (lawful) trial. The article presents the argumentation of Polish lawyers on adopting the aforementioned terms, demonstrating how the language used in translation of the treaty may affect the accurate understanding of legal terminology.
Characterization of some physical and chemical properties of post-bog soils developed from limnic deposits in vicinity of lake Dubie (Western Pomerania, NW Poland)
Authors: Jarnuszewski Grzegorz 
Published: July 2016

AbstractPost-bog soils developed from limnic calcareous sediments are closely related to a young-glacial landscape and postglacial lakes in Northern Poland. The studies conducted in 2010–2012 on post-bog soils near lake Dubie (Równina Drawska, NW Poland), partially used as an arable land. The goal of research was to characterise some chemical and physical properties of post-bog soils developed from carbonate deposits near lake Dubie. The soils of the analysed area developed from lacustrine chalk and calcareous gyttja belong to black earth and mucky soils. Organic matter content in surface horizons ranged from 5.0 to 14.2%, content of CaCO3from 27.2 to 55.2%, the highest carbonate content was found in arable soil. The soils of the study area were characterised by a narrow C/N ratio, low level of total form of P and a high content of Ca. Specific density of surface horizons was in the range 2.49 to 2.58 Mg · m−3, bulk density from 0.445 to 1.212 Mg · m−3. High porosity was also found in the examined formations, from 0.826 in surface horizons and 0.700 m3· m−3in limnic deposits.
A Multi-Agent Proposal for the Resolution of BIBD instances
Authors: Rodriguez David , Darghan Enrique , Monroy Julio 
Published: July 2016

<p>The problem with designing balanced incomplete blocks (BIBD) is enclosed within the combinatorial optimization approach that has been extensively used in experimental design. The present proposal addresses thi problem by using local search techniques known as Hill Climbing, Tabu Search, and an approach based considerable sized the use of Multi-Agents, which allows the exploration of diverse areas of search spaces. Furthermore, the use of a vector vision for the consideration associated with vicinity is presented. The experimental results prove the advantage of this technique compared to other proposals that are reported in the current literature.</p>
Decision Making in the Treatment of Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontitis: Scientific Evidence and Clinical Experience
Authors: Garner Elizabeth M. , Hardy Sonya L. , Holmes Carolyn M. , Arraj Ramzi Abou , Geurs Nicolaas C. , Geisinger Maria L. 
Published: July 2016

Focused Clinical Question: What are the key considerations for coordination of care for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic periodontitis (CP), and what are the clinical implications of RA on periodontal health?Summary: Both RA and CP involve hyper‐immune response and osseous destruction. However, despite emerging evidence that RA and CP may have common etiologies and patients with RA have increased risk of CP, periodontal evaluation and treatment remain largely similar for patients with and without RA. More fully assessing inflammatory burden in patients with RA and CP may allow practitioners to more accurately assess the risk profile of a patient for RA and periodontal disease progression and to better evaluate adequate end points to periodontal therapy. Furthermore, coordination of care for patients with RA and CP with their rheumatologist or treating physician could allow for advanced screening and prophylactic care that may prevent disease development or progression.Conclusion: For patients with RA and CP, evaluation of their rheumatoid disease activity score and periodontal inflamed surface area score, rather than traditional periodontal clinical measurements, along with additional biologic sampling methods may be appropriate measures to more accurately assess inflammatory burden in these susceptible patients.
Perspectiva teórico epistemológica da modelagem conceitual relacionada com a análise cognitiva e semiótica no contexto da difusão do conhecimento em ambientes virtuais de aprendizagem
Authors: Jorge (UNEB) Dr. Eduardo M. F. 
Published: July 2016

A Modelagem Conceitual é uma disciplina fundamental na Sociedade Contemporânea para a concepção de ambientes virtuais de aprendizagem, visto que fornece os instrumentos sintáticos e semânticos para criar estruturas de representação. Este artigo apresenta um panorama teórico epistemológico dos principais fundamentos que permitem criar um elo conceitual entre a Análise Cognitiva e a Semiótica no contexto da modelagem de estruturas de representações que podem variar quanto ao nível de formalidade visando apoiar principalmente a concepção de ambientes virtuais para o processo de Difusão do Conhecimento.
Utilizando o Moodle para avaliar o desenvolvimento da habilidade de visualização espacial em alunos que participaram de curso sobre BIM
Authors: Checcucci (UNIVASF) Dndª. Érica De Sousa , Galeffi (UFBA) Dr. Dante Augusto 
Published: July 2016

Este trabalho apresenta e discute uma proposta de implementação de testes para serem aplicados com alunos de engenharia civil objetivando avaliar o desenvolvimento das suas habilidades de visualização espacial após terem participado de um curso sobre Modelagem da Informação da Construção (BIM). São identificadas ações cognitivas que ocorrem durante o processo de projetação arquitetônica e as alterações que o trabalho com a BIM proporciona. São revisados testes consagrados de avaliação da capacidade de visualização espacial individual. Propõe-se a implementação dos testes no módulo “questionário on line” do moodle, baseados na adaptação de quatro testes já consagrados. Unindo revisão bibliográfica sobre os temas discutidos e apresentando proposta de aplicações práticas, pretende-se contribuir com o avanço das pesquisas nas áreas da BIM e da educação a distância, aprofundando aspectos da plasticidade cognitiva humana.
EQUIDADE E IGUALDADE NA RECONFIGURAÇÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR BRASILEIRA – governos FHC e Lula
Authors: Santos (UNINOVE) Dr. Eduardo , Pedro da Silva (UNINOVE) Dr. Maurício 
Published: July 2016

Reconfiguration of Higher Education in Brazil is contemporary of economic and cultural Globalization phenomena, which mean the most complete expression of current stage of capitalism development. This essay focuses on the study of one aspect of this process in the country: public policies (and their justifications and context) towards the inclusion in social sectors which, historically, had not have access to the university or conditions to stay in it. It was chosen establish comparisons between the policies developed during FHC government period (1995-2002) and Lula da Silva (2003-2010), because we have admitted as hypothesis that, in the first ones, was imprinted an evident and straight neoliberal orientation; while in the second ones, even using the same orientation, it was searched remark some ideological differences by adoption of politics suitable for inclusion – in other words, FHC governments periods focused on equality and Lula governments in equity. This work is based on a basic set of descriptive data under governmental policies of inclusion in Higher Education and their results, even partial, collected by researchers teams of post-graduation of three Brazilian universities which participate in the Program Marco Interuniversitario para la equidad y la coesión social, of Rede Ibero-americana de Investigação em Políticas Educativas - RIAIPE. We used a basic bibliography by academic authors to support critical viewpoints about the theme. As the main conclusion, we pointed out to the existence of distinct paradigms in all mentioned government periods, and they have oriented reforms in Brazilian Higher Education, besides the suggestion of equity paradigm leans to the establishment of more consistent and appropriate policies for inclusion.
PROFESSORAS EM CONSERVA NA ESCOLA LÍQUIDA: UM RETRATO CONTEMPORÂNEO DA CONTENÇÃO DO FEMININO
Authors: Schefer Maria Cristina 
Published: July 2016

O presente artigo é parte de uma tese em construção, que tem como tema as relações periféricas em escolas de periferia da periferia: escolas líquidas. Neste fragmento, faz-se a análise de entrevistas realizadas com docentes postas à disposição ou recém-nomeadas, que foram designadas para trabalhar numa escola, na região metropolitana da capital do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul–Brasil. Entre outros aspectos que chamam a atenção nesse evento de retirada de voz/escolha das profissionais de educação, é que a maioria delas tem um corpo que foge dos padrões desejados pela sociedade patriarcal-capitalista, pois não atendem a quesitos como o da (re)produção. Em meio a essa situação de regeneração ou penitência, as professoras assumem comportamentos estranhos à função. Das 18 professoras ouvidas, 13 revelam desencanto com o não lugar-escolar, e poucas acreditam num ensino à população que atenda crianças pobres. Diante disso, conclui-se, a partir das contribuições de Bauman, que a docência, marco da intelectualidade feminina, de acordo com os Estudos Culturais, não libertou as mulheres de normas masculinas e capitalistas que hierarquizam o humano. Se, no princípio, “aquelas” que invadiam o espaço público (dos homens) foram jogadas às fogueiras, na atualidade, muitas docentes estão sendo condenadas às escolas líquidas e, quando optam por “cruzar os braços”, atendem ao sistema. Trata-se de uma disfarçada manobra que dribla a contraconduta docente, promove a contenção do feminino e mantém periféricos na periferia.
Apuntes sobre la cuestión del cuerpo, la crítica y la educación contemporánea
Authors: Rodríguez Raumar 
Published: July 2016

As reflexões que se apresentam na sequência, a propósito das Las reflexiones que aquí se presentan en torno a las implicancias teóricas y prácticas entre los términos cuerpo, educación y crítica se inscriben en un trabajo mayor en el que se indaga sobre el saber del cuerpo y la política. El presente texto se inicia con una discusión a partir de la pregunta por qué estudiar la cuestión del cuerpo. Luego se realizan consideraciones sobre el desgaste de la palabra crítica, principalmente en sus usos tentativamente teóricos, pero sobre todo prácticos, en política y educación. A partir de ello se ensayan algunas ideas que pueden servir de hipótesis para estudiar la recepción de la Teoría Crítica (Escuela de Francfort), o bien de pensadores que pueden ser considerados en un registro próximo (por ej. Althusser) en el campo de la política y la educación en el marco de los cambios políticos recientes en América Latina, especialmente en Uruguay pos-dictadura cívico-militar
ENTRE OS SABERES E PRÁTICAS DAS PROFESSORAS DE EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL- UM ESTUDO SOBRE OS CUIDADOS NA PRIMEIRA INFÂNCIA
Authors: Delgado Jaqueline 
Published: July 2016

O propósito deste artigo é conhecer a percepção das professoras sobre a organização do trabalho pedagógico na educação infantil e apontar as ações que envolvem os cuidados como elemento fundamental nas ações interações humanas, ou seja, entre professoras e crianças. Ainda que pouco discutido na literatura, pode-se afirmar que há uma beleza invisível no ato de cuidar, sobretudo nos gestos que acolhem, que confortam, que respeitam e que humanizam os pequenos. Por outro lado, há uma supremacia dos aspectos ditos educativos não só determinados na legislação, mas, impregnados nos discursos; conceitos esses esvaziados pela falta de entendimento acerca da sua concretude na prática cotidiana. Palavras-chave: Professora; Trabalho Pedagógico; Cuidados; Criança.