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Uma ninfa à perseguir cabeças: Imagens de Salomé na coluna Garotas do Alceu
Authors: Campos Daniela Queiroz 
Published: January 2017

O trabalho aborda as temporalidades das imagens da coluna Garotas do Alceu da revista O Cruzeiro. As pin-ups ilustradas por Alceu Penna para a coluna Garotas foram imagens envoltas a publicidades, comportamentos, morais e modas em voga em seu tempo histórico de produção. Contudo, segundo Georges Didi-Huberman, a imagem pertence ao tempo. Tempos múltiplos, impuros, heterogêneos, dialéticos, anacrônicos também perpassam a imagem em questão. As Garotas do Alceu, as pin-ups, foram também analisadas como ninfas moderna que associa o belo ao trauma. Entre as garotas e as ninfas, as apresentações de Salomé e das cabeças decapitadas foram aqui destacadas e analisadas.
<b>Influence of substrate features on distribution of polypores (Fungi: Basidiomycota) in central part of Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala, India</b>
Authors: Iqbal Muhammed , Vidyasagaran Kattany , Ganesh Narayan 
Published: January 2017

We examined the effect of substrate features like diameter, type and decay class on the distribution of polypores in the moist deciduous forests of Kerala. Plot based sampling and opportunistic sampling method were adopted to maximize the documentation of polypore fungal distribution. The highest number (2,861) of polypore fungal sporocarps has been recorded in host trees with 21-<30 cm diameter class. Among the substrate types, highest number of individuals (2,480) were observed on logs, living trees supported very few polypores. The newly emerged species during the monsoon season showed more association with decay class 2, the decay class association of some species remained unchanged during all the seasons.
Infrastructure Development and Foreign Direct Investment on the Western Coast of India
Authors: Ranade Prabha Shastri 
Published: January 2017

This paper aims to analyse recent trends in spatial distribution of foreign direct investment on the western coast of India after completion of Konkan Railway-a major infrastructure project along the western coast. It investigates the impact of Konkan Railway on foreign direct investment (FDI) in infrastructure and other sectors in its adjoining areas. This 760 km long railway line connecting Mumbai, India 's commercial capital with Mangalore in the south was commissioned in January 1998. FD! proposals approved by the Government of India to be located on the west coast south of Mumbai, up to Kera/a after the commissioning of Konkan Railway, i.e. from January 1998 to January 2000 are taken into consideration for this study. The study reveals that infrastructure development has a positive impact on FD! on the western coast. With the commencement of construction of Konkan Railway, several other infrastructure projects were also undertaken here. The variety of sectors towards which FDI is attracted in the western coast is noteworthy. The sector, hotel and tourism attracts the maximum attention among all the sectors. Out of 77 FDI proposals approved i11 India during this period, 35 are located in the western coast. These are primarily located at Mumbai, Goa and Kerala. This suggests that the investors are seeking locations in or around the capital or the core region in order to gain access to local market and to minimise cost involved in accessing the local market.
Automating the Diagnosis of Analogue Circuits — A Tutorial
Authors: Garrett C. , Maikowski L. , Thomas R. 
Published: January 2017

Automating the diagnosis of analogue circuits–a tutorial A tutorial study of automatic analogue fault diagnosis is presented. Major issues, namely observability, controllability and deduction are explained but then issues of tolerance and fault models peculiar to diagnosis of faults in analogue systems are discussed. A taxonomy of methods is followed by examples and 25 references.
The Provision of Psychiatric Care in Southern Italy. Results From the 'Psychiatry in Southern Italy's Services' (De Pisis) Survey
Authors: Marino Stefano , Frattura Lucilla , De Luca Luigi Fabrizio , De Francesco Michele , Olivieri Marco , Saraceno Benedetto 
Published: January 2017

Objective: To describe structural features, attenders' characteristics and intervention habits in a large sample of Community Mental Health Departments (CMHDs) in Southern Italy. Design and setting: 1) Survey of resources and organization features of collaborating CMHDs; 2) Unreplicated registration of all attenders and of therapeutic interventions during an index week. Results: A self-selected sample of 47 CMHDs in Southern Italy recruited 3845 patients during the last week of October 1992. Participating CMHDs were serving a socially deprived and severely ill population: 45.8% of attenders had 8 years or less of formal education; only 18.9% were employed, 30.9% of diagnoses were of the schizophrenia spectrum group and 23% of the affective disorders group. Sixty-eight per cent of patients were being treated with psychotropic drugs, while only 19% received rehabilitative interventions. The activity of CMHDs were oriented more towards the control of active symptomatology than towards rehabilitation. A significantly higher proportion of patients receiving a schizophrenia-spectrum disorder diagnosis were found in contact during the index week with those CMHDs providing both residential and semiresidential (day-hospital, community center) facilities.
Their Last Words: A Review of Suicide Notes in the Elderly
Authors: Salib E , Ei-Nimr G , Yacoub M 
Published: January 2017

Suicide notes are considered as markers of the severity of a suicide attempt and are said to provide valuable insight into the thinking of suicide victims before the fatal act. However, very few studies have described elderly suicide note-writers and their final thoughts. In this retrospective review of suicide notes obtained from coroners' records in North Cheshire over a period of 13 years from 1989–2001 we examined the content of suicide notes and their clinical significance. Suicide note-writers may not be typical of the average suicide and information elicited from the study of suicide notes may only apply to note-writers and not to suicide in general. However, the absence of a suicide note must not be considered an indicator of a less serious attempt. Future studies of suicide notes need to provide insight into the unique nature of these documents and to allow better understanding of the suicidal mind.
Chickenpox Exposure and Herpes Zoster Disease Incidence in Older Adults in the U.S.
Authors: Chaves Sandra S. , Santibanez Tammy A. , Gargiullo Paul , Guris Dalya 
Published: January 2017

Objectives. Exposure to varicella zoster virus through close contact with people with chickenpox was suggested to boost specific immunity, reducing the risk of herpes zoster (HZ). Since the introduction of the varicella immunization program in the U.S. in 1995, varicella morbidity has decreased substantially. This article examines incidence and risk factors associated with self-reported HZ disease and whether exposure to chickenpox within the previous decade reduces the risk of shingles in this age group. Methods. In 2004, a national random-digit dial telephone survey was used to obtain information on self-reported HZ disease, demographic characteristics, and exposure to children with chickenpox in the past decade. National estimates of the incidence of shingles disease were calculated. Results. Incidence rate of self-reported HZ was 19 per 1,000 population per year. White individuals were 3.5 times more likely to report shingles than Hispanic individuals ( p<0.01). Previous exposure to chickenpox did not protect against HZ disease in this population. Seven percent of adults ≥65 years of age reported exposure to children with chickenpox in the past decade. Conclusions. Incidence of HZ among individuals ≥65 years of age in the U.S. may be higher than previously described in the literature, with whites being at higher risk for the disease. Currently, the potential contribution of exposure to chickenpox as a mechanism for maintaining cell-mediated immunity against HZ may be limited to a small percentage of the population. Vaccination against HZ may represent the best means of decreasing this disease burden.
Use of Rapid Behavioral Assessments to Determine the Prevalence of HIV Risk Behaviors in High-Risk Populations
Authors: Gallagher Kathleen M. , Denning Paul D. , Allen Denise R. , Nakashima Allyn K. , Sullivan Patrick S. 
Published: January 2017

Rapid HIV Behavioral Assessment (RHBA) is a method for collecting much-needed information about sexual, drug-use, and HIV testing behaviors from people at high risk for HIV infection in areas with low-to-moderate HIV prevalence. During 2004, RHBAs were conducted in seven small to moderate-sized cities in the United States during Gay Pride events. Anonymous 10-minute interviews were administered to eligible attendees using handheld computers. Depending on the city, between 47% and 97% of individuals approached agreed to hear more about the survey. Enrollment rates exceeded 90% in every location. RHBAs conducted during 2004 were well received by the gay and public health communities. They were simple to organize and administer, flexible, and cost-efficient, suggesting that this approach holds promise for expansion to additional high-risk groups and geographic locations. RHBAs can provide state and local health departments with demographic and behavioral data that can be used to design, target, and evaluate local HIV prevention programs.
Protecting Poultry Workers from Exposure to Avian Influenza Viruses
Authors: MacMahon Kathleen L. , Delaney Lisa J. , Kullman Greg , Gibbins John D. , Decker John , Kiefer Max J. 
Published: January 2017

Emerging zoonotic diseases are of increasing regional and global importance. Preventing occupational exposure to zoonotic diseases protects workers as well as their families, communities, and the public health. Workers can be protected from zoonotic diseases most effectively by preventing and controlling diseases in animals, reducing workplace exposures, and educating workers. Certain avian influenza viruses are potential zoonotic disease agents that may be transmitted from infected birds to humans. Poultry workers are at risk of becoming infected with these viruses if they are exposed to infected birds or virus-contaminated materials or environments. Critical components of worker protection include educating employers and training poultry workers about occupational exposure to avian influenza viruses. Other recommendations for protecting poultry workers include the use of good hygiene and work practices, personal protective clothing and equipment, vaccination for seasonal influenza viruses, antiviral medication, and medical surveillance. Current recommendations for protecting poultry workers from exposure to avian influenza viruses are summarized in this article.
Swine Health Impact on Carcass Contamination and Human Foodborne Risk
Authors: Hurd H. Scott , Brudvig Jean , Dickson James , Mirceta Jovan , Polovinski Miroslava , Matthews Neal , Griffith Ronald 
Published: January 2017

Objective. This study measured the relationship between lesions suggestive of subclinical pig illness at harvest to carcass contamination and human food-borne risk. Methods. Over the course of eight visits (December 2005 to January 2006), we swabbed 280 randomly selected carcasses, during normal slaughter operations, at three points in the slaughter line: skin pre-scald; the bung or pelvic cavity following removal of the distal colon and rectum; and pleural cavity, immediately before the final carcass rinse. Each swab sponge was used on five carcasses in bung and pleural cavity sampling. Swab sponges were cultured quantitatively for Campylobacter spp., Enterococcus spp., and Enterobacteriaceae spp., and qualitatively for Salmonella spp. Data on health indicators were collected for all pigs in the study (2,625 pigs) by experienced plant quality assurance personnel. Results. Campylobacter spp. were recovered from the pleural cavity in 58.9% (33/56) of pools (five carcasses/pool), and in 44.6% (25/56) of pools from the bung cavity. Enterococcus spp. were recovered from 66.1% (37/56) and 35.7% (20/56) of pleural and bung pools, respectively. The most common lesion identified was the peel-out (pleuritis or adhesions), with a total of 7.1% (186/2,625 total head). Linear regression showed that for every percentage point increase in peel-outs, Enterococcus spp. contamination increased by 4.4% and Campylobacter spp. increased by 5.1% ( p<0.05). Conclusions. This study showed a correlation between animal health and human health risk, as measured by carcass contamination. Therefore, animal management decisions on-farm, such as housing, antibiotic use, environment, and level of veterinary care, may directly impact public health.
ATV and Bicycle Deaths and Associated Costs in the United States, 2000–2005
Authors: Helmkamp James C. , Aitken Mary E. , Lawrence Bruce A. 
Published: January 2017

Objective. We determined the rate and costs of recent U.S. all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and bicycle deaths. Methods. Fatalities were identified from the National Center for Health Statistics Multiple Cause-of-Death public-access file. ATV and bicycle deaths were defined by International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes V86.0–V86.9 and V10–V19, respectively. Lifetime costs were estimated using standard methods such as those used by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Results. From 2000 through 2005, 5,204 people died from ATV crashes and 4,924 from bicycle mishaps. A mean of 694 adults and 174 children died annually from ATV injuries, while 666 adults and 155 children died from bicycle injuries. Death rates increased among adult ATV and bike riders and child ATV riders. Males had higher fatality rates for both ATVs and bicycles. Among children, total costs increased 15% for ATV deaths and decreased 23% for bicycle deaths. In adults, ATV costs increased 45% and bike costs increased 39%. Conclusions. Bicycle- and ATV-related deaths and associated costs are high and, for the most part, increasing. Promotion of proven prevention strategies, including helmet use, is indicated. However, enforcement of helmet laws is problematic, which may contribute to observed trends.
Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: Trends in Case and Isolate Characteristics from Six Years of Prospective Surveillance
Authors: Como-Sabetti Kathryn , Harriman Kathleen H. , Buck Jessica M. , Glennen Anita , Boxrud David J. , Lynfield Ruth 
Published: January 2017

Objectives. In 2000, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) implemented active, sentinel site surveillance for community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). Data from 2000–2005 were analyzed to determine trends in case characteristics, pulsed-field types (PFTs), and antimicrobial susceptibilities including inducible clindamycin resistance (ICR). Methods. Active sentinel site surveillance was initiated in 2000 at 12 hospital laboratories that served inpatients and outpatients. Patient medical records were reviewed to determine if they met the epidemiologic case criteria for CA-MRSA; isolates were obtained from patients meeting these criteria. The MDH Public Health Laboratory performed pulsed-field gel electrophoresis subtyping and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, including ICR. Results. The proportion of MRSA cases classified as CA increased from 11% to 33% ( p<0.01). The proportion of cases with skin or soft tissue infections also increased compared with other infection types from 75% to 87% ( p<0.01). During the surveillance period, USA300 replaced USA400 as the dominant PFT. With the change in dominant PFT, the proportion of isolates susceptible to erythromycin (45% to 13%, p<0.01) and ciprofloxacin (80% to 59%, p<0.01) decreased. The proportion of erythromycin-resistant/clindamycin-susceptible isolates with ICR (93% to 14%, p<0.01) decreased. The proportion of susceptible isolates also changed within the USA300 PFT; the proportion of isolates susceptible to erythromycin (33% vs. 3%) and the proportion susceptible to ciprofloxacin (67% to 62%) decreased significantly. Conclusion. CA-MRSA increased dramatically from 2000 to 2005. Changes in the predominant PFT have impacted susceptibility profiles of CA-MRSA, including ICR. Continued surveillance is needed to monitor the changing epidemiology of CA-MRSA and to inform clinical decisions.
Looking at China: Emerging Corporate Compulsions
Authors: Bhargava Philip S 
Published: January 2017

China ‘watching,’ China ‘worship,’ and China ‘bashing,’ are the favourite agenda of our politicians, bureaucrats, thinkers, and industry captains. This is because of the re-emergence of China in the global canvas after many years of being encircled in the ‘Great Wall.‘ India has special reasons to look at China seriously not just because it is emerging as a competitor, but because of its size, population, and demography, it appears to be the only country with which India could ‘benchmark.’ The economic indicators of China are baffling not only because they are outstanding but also because China is the only country in the world which has shown consistency in the last decade or so. The size of its GDP, its growth and dispersion, massive impact in the global trade, and the admirable manner in which it has contained its inflation merits acknowledgement and admiration. Such consistent results are possible due to well-thought out and carefully orchestrated strategies. The Chinese economy was planned by looking at the world as the market. China has clear priorities and focus (both in terms of geography as well as sectors when it comes to allocating resources). It is interesting to note the consistency with which China is unleashing the ‘enterprise’ in the ‘private domain.’ This brings us to the role of the government. In China, it is the solemn responsibility of the state to provide outstanding and comprehensive infrastructure to the nation�a job it is doing with amazing speed and efficiency. The government is everywhere but it shows ‘integrity’ and what is more important ‘flexibility.’ This makes them most friendly to foreign investments and investors who are racing to be there. There are some popular myths that we attribute to China. We like to label China as having capabilities at the low-end of intellectual spread, we suspect the quality of its goods, and above all we associate inefficiency with a Communist regime. They are at best wishful thinking by those who struggle to compete. China, however, has its concerns, for instance, the contrast between the east and the west part of the country and rural-urban divide (conscious results of the planned growth). This is dangerous in a country where revolutions are not uncommon. Despite the concerns, China has done very well as far as its society and its economy is concerned. While we in India cannot replicate these models and policies, we can certainly take inspiration from the Chinese and evolve our own clear agenda which can be spelt as follows: focus on infrastructure think �big� and plan �globally� prioritize key sectors/issues of development create a niche for ourselves by leveraging on our strengths.
Impact of Merger Announcements on Shareholders' Wealth: Evidence from Indian Private Sector Banks
Authors: Anand Manoj , Singh Jagandeep 
Published: January 2017

This study analyses five mergers in the Indian banking sector to capture the returns to shareholders as a result of the merger announcements using the event study methodology (Brown and Warner, 1980, 1985; and MacKinlay, 1997). These are mergers of the Times Bank with the HDFC Bank, the Bank of Madura with the ICICI Bank, the ICICI Ltd. with the ICICI Bank, the Global Trust Bank with the Oriental Bank of Commerce, and the Bank of Punjab with the Centurion Bank. The Fama and Miller (1972) market model and Cox and Portes. (1998) twofactor model form the theoretical framework of this study. The aim is to understand the shareholder wealth effects of bank mergers. Using the single-factor model, the study finds that the average cumulative abnormal return (CAR) of the bidder banks is positive and substantial. These results are also statistically significant. Thus, the bidder banks got significant positive abnormal returns. The two-factor model results reveal that the merger announcement in the Indian private sector banks generated a positive and statistically significant CAR of 5.24 per cent, 7.83 per cent, and 8.59 per cent in a one-day, two-day, and three-day run-up window respectively to the shareholders of the bidder banks. The single-factor model finds that the combined CAR for all the target banks is positive, significant, and substantial. The combined CAR has been propped up due to very high CAR registered by the Bank of Madura. The bidder banks created a wealth of Rs 4,117.98 million in a one-day window (singlefactor model) as a result of the merger announcements. In the case of target banks, the shareholders of the Global Trust Bank and the Bank of Punjab appear to be the losers; they lost Rs 382.55 million in a one-day run-up window (single-factor model) and Rs 128.74 million in a one-day window (single-factor model) respectively. The Oriental Bank of Commerce and the Global Trust Bank combined lost 14.78 per cent in value on a weighted average basis in a 11-day period (-5, 5) window. This merger was the first major move to bail out a sick bank. The merger announcements in the Indian banking industry have positive and significant shareholder wealth effect both for bidder and target banks. The market value weighted CAR of the combined bank portfolio as a result of merger announcement is 4.29 per cent in a threeday period (-1, 1) window and 9.71 per cent in a 11-day period (-5, 5) event window.