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La viabilidad y sostenibilidad de las experiencias de trabajo asociativo y autogestionario desde una perspectiva plural
Authors: Vázquez Gonzalo 
Published: August 2017

<p>En este artículo se plantean una serie de reflexiones y aportes sobre la poblemática de la viabilidad o sostenibilidad de las experiencias de trabajo asociativo y autogestionado que se desarrollan en Argentina y otros países de la región. No se trata de un trabajo de evaluación empírica de esta realidad emergente, sino más bien un texto reflexivo y conceptual. En general, el artículo aporta argumentos para repensar la cuestión de la sostenibilidad de estas experiencias asumiendo una perspectiva económica crítica y plural.</p><p>Palabras clave: emprendimientos asociativos, trabajo autogestionado, sostenibilidad, economía social y solidaria</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>The viability and sustainabillity of the work associative and self-managed experiences from a plural perspective</em></p><p><em>This article presents a number of reflections and contributions on the issue of the viability and sustainability of the experiences of associative and self-managed work developed in Argentina and other countries in the region. It is not an empirical evaluation of this emerging reality, but rather a reflective and conceptual text. In general, the article provides arguments to rethink the question of the sustainability of these experiences, assuming a critic and plural economic perspective.</em><br /><em></em></p><p><em>Keywords: associative enterprises, self-managed work, sustainability, social and solidarity economy</em></p><p><em> </em></p>
Innovación y fragmentación productiva: La pérdida de eficacia de la acción sindical
Authors: Escobar Patricio 
Published: August 2017

<p> </p><p align="center"><strong>Resumen</strong></p><p> </p><p>Las transformaciones de los sistemas productivos han cambiado radicalmente el paisaje de la sociedad. Diferentes ámbitos del quehacer social experimentan estas transformaciones y el mundo del trabajo se ve afectado progresivamente por la transición de la sociedad industrial a un mundo de servicios. La relocalización espacial de las actividades de producción de bienes ha causado la transformación del mundo de los trabajadores y con él de su organización, el sindicato. No sólo hay una disminución en la adhesión a este tipo de organización, sino que su efectividad para alterar la distribución primaria de los ingresos entre el capital y el trabajo se reduce considerablemente.</p><p><strong>Palabras clave</strong>: Innovación productiva, sindicatos, cambio social</p><p> </p><p> </p><p align="center"><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p> </p><p>The transformations of production systems have radically changed the landscape of society. Different areas of social work experience these transformations and the world of work is progressively affected by the transition from industrial society to a world of services. The spatial relocation of the activities of production of goods, has caused the transformation of the traditional worker and with him of its organization, the union. Not only is there a decline in membership of this type of organization, but its effectiveness, to alter the primary distribution of income between capital and labor, is greatly diminished.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Productive innovation, trade unions, social change</p>
Conflictividad y politización en la huelga chilena. Un análisis de discurso desde las dirigencias sindicales metropolitanas.
Authors: Martín Angel , Ravest Javiera 
Published: August 2017

<p>En las últimas décadas, la transformación económica neoliberal ha reorganizado el mundo del trabajo en Chile, impactando considerablemente en la estructura ocupacional, la estabilidad laboral y la protección social. A nivel sindical, las consecuencias se aprecian no sólo en la modificación del marco legal de acción y los alcances de la estructura sindical, sino también en la reconfiguración social de este actor y sus procesos de subjetivación política.</p><p>Por su parte, las recientes huelgas y movilizaciones de trabajadores en importantes rubros y sectores de la economía, han sido expresión de una posible revitalización sindical en el mundo del trabajo. En ese proceso, los dirigentes sindicales han jugado un papel dinamizador relevante, en tanto impulsores de la huelga y también como sus representantes políticos en el conflicto.</p><p>En el marco de un esfuerzo por conocer el discurso político de los dirigentes sindicales y su aporte a los procesos de huelga, el presente artículo muestra los principales resultados de un estudio sobre repertorios de acción sindical y procesos de politización en trabajadores de la Región Metropolitana. A través de 26 entrevistas, se buscó conocer las experiencias de sindicatos que presentaron altos niveles de conflictividad el año 2014, además de identificar las variantes de acción sindical y sus procesos de subjetivación política.</p>Los hallazgos se centran en la caracterización del conflicto, las relaciones que establecen los actores en el marco de la huelga y su vínculo con la institucionalidad laboral. En general, la huelga muestra un origen reactivo, motivado por la iniciativa gerencial, tanto en el ámbito público como privado. Destaca la extendida desconfianza hacia la CUT, las dificultades para el reclutamiento en sus bases sindicales y la problemática relación Estado-sindicatos
Role of vitamin D supplementation in asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis in eastern India
Authors: Sharma Manuprita , Banerjee Anindita , Khemka Vineet Kumar , Malathi Ravela , Sen Sukanta , Ray Bidhan , Raman Santosh 
Published: August 2017

Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) known to be a common type of chronic rhinitis which affects 10-20% of the general population while asthma is another major health problem and leading cause of morbidity in the worldwide. Vitamin D, a steroid hormone known for its important role in immunological effects has a role in AR and asthma.Aims and Objectives: The aim of our study was to assess the serum vitamin D levels in patients with asthma and seasonal AR pre-treatment or post treatment with oral vitamin D supplementation (cholecalciferol – 1000 IU) and to study the pathogenesis of the disease.Materials and Methods: The study included 66 AR and asthma patients and 46 control subjects.Fasting serum samples of control and AR subjects were analyzed for routine biochemical parameters immediately after collection while aliquots of the samples were also stored at - 200 C for the assay of 25-hydroxyvitamin D by ELISA.Results: Serum vitamin D levels were found to be significantly lower in AR and asthma patients compared with controls (p < 0.0001). On receiving vitamin D supplementation (cholecalciferol – 1000 IU) we found an increase in vitamin D serum levels in AR and asthma patients as compared to controls (p < 0.0001).Conclusion: Supplementation of vitamin D may be beneficial in the prevention of the pathogenesis of AR and asthma.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.8(3) 2017 26-29
Is it important to analyse serum liver enzymes in patients with established metabolic syndrome? A Pilot study to tie the knot
Authors: Maiti Saumyajit , Kumar Arun 
Published: August 2017

Background: Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is one of theemerging health problems which is the major area of concern as it is not only a potential risk factor for some many diseases but it also affecting globally. It is a common multi-factorial disorder of metabolic derangements and prominent etiological factors for the development and progression of atherosclerotic vascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The relation between elevated serum gamma-glutamyltranferase and metabolic syndrome, however, have been not well explored in a developing country like India. Aims and Objectives: The current study was designed to estimate the levels of alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), and gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) in metabolic syndrome patients with age-sex matched healthy controls. Furthermore the relation of liver function status with the various biochemical parameters of metabolic syndrome was explored.Materials and Methods: In this present only patients of metabolic syndrome were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria of selecting cases. All the biochemical parameters were analysed using standard methods. Data collected were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (version 20.0). P value (p<0.05) was considered to be significant.Results: Of the 200 cases and controlsselected, the differences in serum GGT (p<0.001) and ALT (p=0.048) were statistically significant. In case of male subjects,study and controls groups were compared only for serum GGT level (p=0.032) and in case of female subjects, studyand controls were compared for serum ALT (p=0.027) and serum GGT level (p<0.001)and the differences were found to be highly significant. When male and female subjects of study group were compared, significant differences were observed in their serum ALT and GGT levels.Conclusion: Patients suspected of metabolic syndrome must also get their liver profile enzymes analysed as liver functionis also affected with metabolic syndrome and it could be an additional risk factor additive of metabolic syndrome. Early detection and management can be preventive and can have a better treatment modalities is managing patients with metabolic syndrome. It not only prevent disease progression but also prevents additional cost burden beard by the patients.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.8(3) 2017 35-40
Patterns and Outcomes of Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions in a Hospital Based Study
Authors: Paudel Upama , Parajuli S , Pokhrel DB 
Published: August 2017

Introduction : Drug reactions are one of the common reasons for admission in the Dermatological beds. Data on the culprit drugs and patterns of reaction are very scarce in Nepal.Objective:To determine the patterns of drug reactions admitted in Tribhuwan University (TU) Teaching hospital, the causes of drug reactions, duration of hospital stay, duration of steroid use and the outcome of the treatment.Material and Methods: This was a retrospective study done in TU Teaching Hospital. The admissions and discharge record of admitted patients from 15th April 2008 to 14th April 2012 were analyzed for the variables mentioned above.Results: There were 61 new patients of drug reactions; however only files of 42 patients could be studied.The mean age of the patients was 32.26 ± 15.26 with male to female ratio of 1.8:1. Stevens Johnson’s syndrome (35.7%) was the commonest cause of admission followed by drug induced erythroderma (16.7%) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (11.9%). Carbamazepine, Phenytoin and allopurinol were the most common drugs for the reactions. The median time for the appearance of the lesions was 20.07 days. The median duration of hospital stay was 7 days. Steroids were used for initial treatment for around 4.9 ± 1.7 days. 83.3% of the patients improved while 11.9% succumbed despite optimal management.Conclusion: Severe drug reactions were the common reasons for admissions in our hospital. Anti-epileptics were the leading cause for the reactions. Steroids were used for initial period and rapidly tapered off in short duration. Overall, the outcomes of the treatment were good.
Hot corrosion of the ceramic composite coating Ni3Al–Al2O3–Al2O3/MgO plasma sprayed on 316L stainless steel
Authors: Shirazi Amir Khodaparast , Kiahosseini Seyed Rahim 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
Ni3Al–Al2O3–Al2O3/MgO three-layered coatings with thicknesses of 50, 100, and 150 μm for Al2O3/MgO and 100 μm for the other layers were deposited on 316L stainless steel using plasma spraying. X-ray diffraction, atomic force microscopy, furnace hot corrosion testing in the presence of a mixture of Na2SO4 and V2O5 corrosive salts and scanning electron microscopy were used to determine the structural, morphological and hot corrosion resistance of samples. Results revealed that the crystalline grains of MgO and Al2O3 coating were very small. Weight loss due to hot corrosion decreased from approximately 4.267 g for 316L stainless steel without coating to 2.058 g. The samples with 150 μm outer coating showed improved resistance with the increase in outer layer thickness. Scanning electron microscopy of the coated surface revealed that the coating's resistance to hot corrosion is related to the thickness and the grain size of Al2O3/MgO coatings.
Tribological properties of B4C–TiB2–TiC–Ni cermet coating produced by HVOF
Authors: Rafiei Mahdi , Shamanian Morteza , Mostaan Hossein , Salehi Mehdi 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
In this study, B4C–TiB2–TiC–Ni coating was sprayed on the surface of 4130 steel by high velocity oxy-fuel torch. The tribological behavior of samples was studied by ball on disk wear testing. Structural evolution of the coating was analyzed by X-ray diffractometry. The microstructure of the coating, wear track and Al2O3 ball was investigated by scanning electron microscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy and optical microscopy. Elemental analysis of the wear track was done by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. It was found that a cermet coating containing B4C, TiB2, TiC and Ni phases with good bonding to the 4130 steel substrate with no sign of any cracking or pores was formed. The wear mechanism of the composite coating was delamination. The friction coefficient of samples was decreased with increasing load because of higher frictional heat and creation of more oxide islands.
A Hot Downflowing Model Atmosphere for Umbral Flashes and the Physical Properties of Their Dark Fibrils
Authors: Henriques V. M. J. , Mathioudakis M. , Socas-Navarro H. , Rodríguez J. de la Cruz 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
We perform non-LTE inversions in a large set of umbral flashes, including the dark fibrils visible within them, and in the quiescent umbra by using the inversion code NICOLE on a set of full Stokes high-resolution Ca ii λ8542 observations of a sunspot at disk center. We find that the dark structures have Stokes profiles that are distinct from those of the quiescent and flashed regions. They are best reproduced by atmospheres that are more similar to the flashed atmosphere in terms of velocities, even if with reduced amplitudes. We also find two sets of solutions that finely fit the flashed profiles: a set that is upflowing, featuring a transition region that is deeper than in the quiescent case and preceded by a slight dip in temperature, and a second solution with a hotter atmosphere in the chromosphere but featuring downflows close to the speed of sound at such heights. Such downflows may be related, or even dependent, on the presence of coronal loops, rooted in the umbra of sunspots, as is the case in the region analyzed. Similar loops have been recently observed to have supersonic downflows in the transition region and are consistent with the earlier “sunspot plumes,” which were invariably found to display strong downflows in sunspots. Finally, we find, on average, a magnetic field reduction in the flashed areas, suggesting that the shock pressure is moving field lines in the upper layers.
Alfvén Wave Turbulence as a Coronal Heating Mechanism: Simultaneously Predicting the Heating Rate and the Wave-induced Emission Line Broadening
Authors: Oran R. , Landi E. , Holst B. van der , Sokolov I. V. , Gombosi T. I. 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
We test the predictions of the Alfvén Wave Solar Model (AWSoM), a global wave-driven magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) model of the solar atmosphere, against high-resolution spectra emitted by the quiescent off-disk solar corona. AWSoM incorporates Alfvén wave propagation and dissipation in both closed and open magnetic field lines; turbulent dissipation is the only heating mechanism. We examine whether this mechanism is consistent with observations of coronal EUV emission by combining model results with the CHIANTI atomic database to create synthetic line-of-sight spectra, where spectral line widths depend on thermal and wave-related ion motions. This is the first time wave-induced line broadening is calculated from a global model with a realistic magnetic field. We used high-resolution SUMER observations above the solar west limb between 1.04 and 1.34 R
⊙ at the equator, taken in 1996 November. We obtained an AWSoM steady-state solution for the corresponding period using a synoptic magnetogram. The 3D solution revealed a pseudo-streamer structure transversing the SUMER line of sight, which contributes significantly to the emission; the modeled electron temperature and density in the pseudo-streamer are consistent with those observed. The synthetic line widths and the total line fluxes are consistent with the observations for five different ions. Further, line widths that include the contribution from the wave-induced ion motions improve the correspondence with observed spectra for all ions. We conclude that the turbulent dissipation assumed in the AWSoM model is a viable candidate for explaining coronal heating, as it is consistent with several independent measured quantities.
Clinical Characteristics of Heart Involvement in Chinese Patients with Takayasu Arteritis
Authors: Li Jing , Li Hongchao , Sun Fei , Chen Zhe , Yang Yunjiao , Zhao Jiuliang , Li Mengtao , Tian Xinping , Zeng Xiaofeng 
Published: August 2017

Objective.To understand the characteristics of heart involvement in Chinese patients with Takayasu arteritis (TA).Methods.The medical charts of 411 patients with TA (325 women, 86 men) were retrospectively reviewed. The comparison of clinical manifestations was carried out between the patients with TA with (n = 164) and without (n = 247) heart involvement.Results.The median age at disease onset was 23.0 years (18.0–30.0) in 411 patients with TA, and 23.0 years (17.3–30.0) in 164 patients with heart involvement. The disease duration of the heart involvement group (median: 24.0 mos) was significantly longer than those patients without heart involvement (the control group, median: 16.0 mos). Hypertension (57.3% vs 46.6%; p = 0.033), renal dysfunction (17.1% vs 7.7%; p = 0.003), and bruit in the subclavian artery (45.1% vs 34.4%; p = 0.029) were more common in the heart involvement group than patients without. Valvular abnormalities were found in 134 (81.7%) patients in the heart involvement group, myocardial abnormalities in 26 (15.9%), and coronary artery abnormalities in 19 patients (11.6%). The age at onset (yrs) and disease duration (mos) of patients with myocardial, valvular, and coronary arterial abnormalities were 18.8/13.0, 23.8/23.5, and 26.8/57.0, respectively. In the heart involvement group, 22 patients (84.6%) with myocardial abnormalities, 15 (78.9%) with coronary arterial abnormalities, and 89 (66.4%) with valvular abnormalities had Numano type V vessel involvement. The level of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein was higher in the heart involvement group (median: 10.0 mg/l), and the difference was significant when compared to the control group (median: 7.0 mg/l; p = 0.017).Conclusion.Patients with TA complicated with cardiac abnormalities are not rare, especially in patients with Numano type V vessel involvement. We suggest that echocardiogram screening may be a helpful tool to understand the whole feature of patients with TA.
Skrifbeskouing en Skrifhantering: Marcus Borg en die Hervormde Kerk – ŉ Vergelykende studie
Authors: Van Eck Ernest 
Published: August 2017

Marcus Borg, one of the most prominent New Testament scholars in the past four decades, is considered by many in the Netherdutch Reformed Church of Africa as a liberal scholar. His understanding of the origin of the Bible, the way he interprets the Bible, and what he sees as the status and function of the Bible, should therefore be dismissed. A comparison of Borg’s point of view on these topics with that of the points of view of the Netherdutch Reformed Church of Africa, however, indicates that Borg’s understanding of these matters differs not even marginally from that of the Netherdutch Reformed Church of Africa. In a certain sense, Borg could therefore be described as a theologian who fits the mould of what is understood in the Netherdutch Reformed Church of Africa as a responsible approach to and interpretation of the Bible.
Those who require ‘[…] the burning of incense in synagogues are the Rabbinic Jews’: Burning incense in synagogues in commemoration of the temple
Authors: Shemesh Abraham O. 
Published: August 2017

This article focuses on the burning of incense in synagogues subsequent to the destruction of the temple, in commemoration of the incense formerly used in the temple rites. We hear about the implementation of this custom in Samaritan and Rabbinic synagogues only several centuries after the destruction of the Samaritan and Jewish Temples. The Samaritans still burn incense in their synagogues at certain times, but among Rabbinic Jews the custom came to an end, probably in the Middle Ages. Burning incense in the synagogue was a point of controversy between the Karaites and the Rabbinic Jews. The Karaites argued that acts involving burning incense and lighting candles are only appropriate for the Temple and their status is like that of sacrifices or offerings that are limited to this complex. It may have been that the rabbinic custom discontinued as a result of the strict Karaite objections to this custom for concern of idolatry. In fact, burning incense in commemoration of the Temple indeed ceased, but this practice remained in evidence until the 19th century for purposes of conveying respect or on festive occasions.
Characteristics and Outcomes of an Innovative Train-in-Place Residency Program
Authors: Green-McKenzie Judith , Emmett Edward A. 
Published: August 2017

ABSTRACT

Background
Physicians who make a midcareer specialty change may find their options for formal training are limited. Here, we describe a train-in-place program, with measureable outcomes, created to train midcareer physicians who desire formal training in occupational medicine.

Objective
We evaluated educational outcomes from a novel residency program for midcareer physicians seeking formal training and board certification in occupational medicine.

Methods
Physicians train in place at selected clinical training sites where they practice, and participate in 18 visits to the primary training site over a 2-year period. Program components include competency-based training structured around rotations, mentored projects, and periodic auditing visits to train-in-site locations by program faculty. Main outcome measures are achievement of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Occupational Medicine Milestones, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine competencies, performance on the American College of Preventive Medicine examinations, diversity in selection, placement of graduates, and the number of graduates who remain in the field.

Results
Since inception of this program in 1997, there have been 109 graduates who comprise 7.2% of new American Board of Preventive Medicine diplomates over the past decade. Graduates scored competitively on the certifying examination, achieved all milestones, expressed satisfaction with training, and are geographically dispersed, representing every US region. Most practice outside the 25 largest standard metropolitan statistical areas. More than 95% have remained in the field.

Conclusions
Training in place is an effective approach to provide midcareer physicians seeking comprehensive skills and board certification in occupational medicine formal training, and may be adaptable to other specialties.