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Misgivings on Deliberative Democracy: Revisiting the Deliberative Framework
Authors: Martínez-Bascuñán Máriam 
Published: July 2016

AbstractIn the last few years, the Deliberative Framework has become the main model in the consolidation of democratic processes. Deliberative theorists argue that deliberation helps to promote the democratic level of our societies, and they have good reasons to support this view. This article, however, is critical with some of these claims, questioning the widespread assumption of an existing connection between deliberation and democracy. With this objective in mind, we will examine the following three questions: Who deliberates? Under what conditions does deliberation take place? What is the content of deliberation? Once the potential repressive components of deliberation are made clear, we try to reach some normative considerations regarding how to promote certain mechanisms of deliberation that are in fact more in line with deliberative emancipation ideas and, as such, better assertions for promoting democracy.
The Four Anchors Model – Women Political Participation
Authors: Akirav Osnat , Ben-Horin Yael 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
This paper examines the causes of the increase in the number of women candidates in local Israeli government elections during October 2013. To do so, it develops a new model called the four anchors model based on (1) authentic leadership, (2) organizations with gender awareness, (3) practices that provide organized training for women only and (4) networking for women. Establishment of each one of the anchors with synergy among all four of them will encourage more women to be active in political life at the local level. The research combines mixed research methods based on seven different information sources such as questionnaires, interviews, content analysis of newsletters from the Local Councilwomen’s Union, observations and informal talks with women council members.
Genetic Engineering: Pros versus Cons in Deciphering Disease Mechanism
Authors: Bao Senzhu 
Published: July 2016

Genetic engineering is a group of techniques that are being employed to change the genetic makeup of cells and move genes across the boundary of species to supply new organisms. There are a variety of techniques for moving genes by artificial means into recipient organisms. These methods include using chemical or electrical treatments to facilitate direct DNA uptake by the host cells; microinjecting of genes directly into host cells; firing tiny metal particles covered with the genes of interest into host cells (bioballistics); and using plasmids found in bacteria. Advantages and disadvantages exist for genetic engineering. Some advantages include produce new foods, tackling and defeating diseases and getting rid of illnesses in young and unborn children. Some of the disadvantages are may lead to genetic defects and limits genetic diversity. Genetic Engineering is one of the most controversial topics of this century. It might work miraculously but who knows the consequences of playing with the nature.
Efficacy of exercise therapy in workers with rotator cuff tendinopathy: a systematic review
Authors: Desmeules François , Boudreault Jennifer , Dionne Clermont E. , Frémont Pierre , Lowry Véronique , MacDermid Joy C. , Roy Jean‐Sébastien 
Published: August 2016

ObjectiveTo perform a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the efficacy of therapeutic exercises for workers suffering from rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy.MethodsA literature search in four bibliographical databases (Pubmed, CINAHL, EMBASE, and PEDro) was conducted from inception up to February 2015. RCTs were included if participants were workers suffering from RC tendinopathy, the outcome measures included work‐related outcomes, and at least one of the interventions under study included exercises. The methodological quality of the studies was evaluated with the Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment tool.ResultsThe mean methodological score of the ten included studies was 54.4%±17.2%. Types of workers included were often not defined, and work‐related outcome measures were heterogeneous and often not validated. Three RCTs of moderate methodological quality concluded that exercises were superior to a placebo or no intervention in terms of function and return‐to‐work outcomes. No significant difference was found between surgery and exercises based on the results of two studies of low to moderate methodological quality. One study of low methodological quality, comparing a workplace‐based exercise program focusing on the participants' work demands to an exercise program delivered in a clinical setting, concluded that the work‐based intervention was superior in terms of function and return‐to‐work outcomes.ConclusionThere is low to moderate‐grade evidence that therapeutic exercises provided in a clinical setting are an effective modality to treat workers suffering from RC tendinopathy and to promote return‐to‐work. Further high quality studies comparing different rehabilitation programs including exercises in different settings with defined workers populations are needed to draw firm conclusions on the optimal program to treat workers.
Diagnosis accuracy of two vision screeners for visual health surveillance of workers who use video display terminals
Authors: Molina‐Torres María‐José , Crespo María‐del‐Mar Seguí , Francés Ana Tauste , Lacarra Blanca Lumbreras , Ronda‐Pérez Elena 
Published: August 2016

ObjectiveTo compare the diagnostic accuracy of two vision screeners by a visual examination performed by an optometrist (gold standard) and to evaluate the concordance between both screeners and between each screener and the gold standard.MethodsThis was a cross‐sectional study that included computer workers who attended a routine yearly health examination. The study included administrative office workers (n= 91) aged 50.2±7.9 years (mean±standard deviation), 69.2% of whom were women and 68.1% of whom used video display terminals (VDT) for >4 h/day. The routine visual examination included monocular and binocular distance visual acuity (VA), distance and near lateral phoria (LP), stereo acuity (SA), and color vision. Tests were repeated with Optec 6500 (by Stereo Optical) and Visiotest (by Essilor) screeners. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive values (PPV), negative predictive values (NPV), and false positive and negative rates were calculated. Kappa coefficient (κ) was used to measure the concordance of the screeners and the gold standard.ResultsThe sensitivity and specificity for monocular VA were over 80% for both vision screeners; PPV was below 25%. Sensitivity and specificity were lower for SA (55%‐70%), PPV was 50%, and NPV was 75% for both screeners. For distance LP, sensitivity and PPV were < 10% in both cases. The screeners differed in their values for near LP: Optec 6500 had higher sensitivity (43.5%), PPV (37.0%), and NPV (79.7%); whereas the Visiotest had higher specificity (83.8%). For color vision, Visiotest showed low sensitivity, low PPV, and high specificity. Visiotest obtained false positive rates that were lower or similar to Optec 6500, and both screeners obtained false negative rates below 50%. Both screeners showed poor concordance (κ<0.40).ConclusionsA high value for NPV would qualify both screeners as acceptable alternatives for visual health surveillance when used as a screening tool; patients with positive test results should be referred to a specialist.
Communication Challenges in Neonatal Encephalopathy
Authors: Lemmon Monica E. , Donohue Pamela K. , Parkinson Charlamaine , Northington Frances J. , Boss Renee D. 
Published: August 2016

BACKGROUND:
Families must process complex information related to neonatal encephalopathy and therapeutic hypothermia.

METHODS:
In this mixed methods study, semi-structured interviews were performed with parents whose infants were enrolled in an existing longitudinal cohort study of therapeutic hypothermia between 2011 and 2014.

RESULTS:
Thematic saturation was achieved after 20 interviews. Parental experience of communicating with clinicians was characterized by 3 principle themes. Theme 1 highlighted that a fragmented communication process mirrored the chaotic maternal and neonatal course. Parents often received key information about neonatal encephalopathy and therapeutic hypothermia from maternal clinicians. Infant medical information was often given to 1 family member (60%), who felt burdened by the responsibility to relay that information to others. Families universally valued the role of the bedside nurse, who was perceived as the primary source of communication for most (75%) families. Theme 2 encompassed the challenges of discussing the complex therapy of therapeutic hypothermia: families appreciated clinicians who used lay language and provided written material, and they often felt overwhelmed by technical information that made it hard to understand the “big picture” of their infant’s medical course. Theme 3 involved the uncertain prognosis after neonatal encephalopathy. Parents appreciated specific expectations about their infant’s long-term development, and experienced long-term distress about prognostic uncertainty.

CONCLUSIONS:
Communicating complex and large volumes of information in the midst of perinatal crisis presents inherent challenges for both clinicians and families. We identified an actionable set of communication challenges that can be addressed with targeted interventions.
All-Trans Retinoic Acid-Induced Craniofacial Malformation Model: A Prenatal and Postnatal Morphological Analysis
Authors: Wang Weicai , Jian Yutao , Cai Bin , Wang Miao , Chen Mu , Huang Hongzhang 
Published: August 2016

Objective To characterize the prenatal and postnatal craniofacial bone development in mouse model of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) exposure at different ages by a quantitative and morphological analysis of skull morphology. Methods Pregnant mice were exposed to ATRA at embryonic day 10 (E10) and 13 (E13) by oral gavage. Skulls of mice embryos at E19.5 and adult mice at postnatal day 35 (P35) were collected for high-resolution microcomputed tomography (microCT) imaging scanning and section HE staining. Reconstruction and measurement of mouse skulls were performed for prenatal and postnatal analysis of the control and ATRA-exposed mice. Results Craniofacial malformations in mouse models caused by ATRA exposure were age dependent. ATRA exposure at E10 induced cleft palate in 81.8% of the fetuses, whereas the palatine bone of E13-exposed mice was intact. Inhibitions of maxilla and mandible development with craniofacial asymmetry induced were observed at E19.5 and P35. Compared with control and E13-exposed mice, the palatine bones of E10-exposed mice were not elevated and were smaller in dimension. Some E10-exposed mice exhibited other craniofacial abnormalities, including premature fusion of mandibular symphysis with a missing mandibular incisor and a smaller mandible. Severe deviated snouts and amorphous craniofacial suture were detected in E13-exposed mice at P35. Conclusion These morphological variations in E10- and E13-exposed mice suggested that ATRA was teratogenic in craniofacial bone development in mice and the effect was age dependent.
Considerations on the theory of the basis of articulation (I)
Authors: Pál Enikő , Gafton Francisc 
Published: July 2016

The aim of the present discussion is to observe the various endeavours undertaken in linguistics to discern whether the basis of articulation is a viable and useful concept and—above all—whether or not it reflects reality. Since as far as we know the most fruitful development of this very notion is accomplished within Romanian scientific milieu, by the contributions of A. Philippide and G. Ivănescu, we shall make an attempt to pursue the path which was unfold in the mid 19th century under the influence of the evolutionist perspective and which was followed by the two great theorists of the concept.
In the second part of our study we shall present a brief present-day account of the issue, especially since, subsequent to the two Romanian scholars, Romanian linguistics did not give much attention to this concept, though its ex- istent premises are firm and valuable, i.e. of great aid.
Considerații asupra teoriei bazei de articulație (I)
Authors: Pál Enikő , Gafton Francisc 
Published: July 2016

Prezentarea de față își propune să observe eforturile făcute în lingvistică spre a afla dacă baza de articulație este un concept viabil, util și dacă—mai presus de orice—reflectă realitatea. Întrucît, după știința noastră, cea mai bună dezvoltare a conceptului se petrece în spațiul științific românesc, prin A. Philippide și G. Ivănescu, vom încerca să urmărim direcția deschisă la mijlocul secolului al XIX-lea, sub influența perspectivei evoluționiste, și urmată de către cei doi mari teoreticieni ai conceptului.
În partea a doua a studiului nostru vom încerca o sinteză a chestiunii, din perspectivă actuală, mai cu seamă întrucît, după cei doi învățați români, lingvistica românească nu s-a mai ocupat de acest concept, deși premisele existente sînt solide, valoroase, adică de mare sprijin.
Translation difficulties in the Romanian version of Arthur Schopenhauer’s Aphorisms. A contrastive and diachronic analysis (II)
Authors: Vârlan Cecilia-Iuliana 
Published: July 2016

This paper continues the linguistic analysis on various editions of the Romanian version of Arthur Schopenhauer’s late philosophical work Aphorisms on the Wisdom of Life, an analysis which was conducted along two research directions that have been here preserved: the contrastive one (a direct comparison between source-text and target-text) and the diachronic one (considering the translator’s interventions on his own text at different points in time). The results of this analysis shall be presented here along the conclusions of the linguistic approach performed in order to objectively observe the way the translator, Titu Maiorescu, solved the difficulties of translating a German philosophical text into Romanian, by recording both his achievements and his imperfections.
The linguistic approach of our analysis is useful not only to our discussion on philosophic translation, but also to possible forthcoming translators of the Aphorisms, whose intention might be that of adapting the discourse of the existent Romanian version written by Titu Maiorescu to the possibilities of Romanian contemporary language, considering its considerable evolution, especially as far as philosophical terminology is concerned.
Dificultăți de traducere în limba română a Aforismelor lui Arthur Schopenhauer. O analiză contrastiv-diacronică (II)
Authors: Vârlan Cecilia-Iuliana 
Published: July 2016

În acest articol continuăm analiza lingvistică a versiunilor românești ale unei opere de maturitate a filosofului german Arthur Schopenhauer, Aforisme asupra înțelepciunii în viață. Vom păstra cele două direcții de cercetare, cea contrastivă (rezultată din suprapunerea textului-sursă și a textului-țintă) și cea diacronică (urmărind intervențiile realizate de același traducător asupra propriului text, la intervale de timp diferite). Vom prezenta, de asemenea, rezultatele cercetării, precum și concluziile rezultate în urma acestui demers, a cărui perspectivă lingvistică ne-a permis să urmărim, într-un mod obiectiv, maniera în care traducătorul (Titu Maiorescu) a rezolvat dificultățile de transpunere în românește ale unui text filosofic german, consemnînd atît reușitele, cît și nereușitele sale.
Demersul de analiză lingvistică a traducerii unui text filosofic ni s-a părut util nu doar studiului nostru, ci și viitorilor eventuali traducători ai Aforismelor, a căror intenție ar putea fi aceea de a adapta discursul versiunii românești a lui Titu Maiorescu la limba română contemporană, ținînd seama de evoluția evidentă a acesteia și, mai ales, a componentei sale de limbaj filosofic.
Assessing Self efficacy sources and its relation to Master Athlete’s achievement in Kobudo Martial Arts Sport
Authors: Salem Suha Fouad , Shwedeh Saqer K.H , Salem Sharif Omer 
Published: July 2016

Self-efficacy is one ability to achieve success, and individuals engaging in competitive sports, including athletes and coaches, often have identified it as a most important mental skill for a success in sport. This research study aims to assess the self-efficacy sources and its relation to Master Athlete’s achievement in Kobudo Martial Arts Sport. A multidimensional research model has been proposed based on the self-efficacy theory. Total of 233 respondents of the questionnaire were collected from players who participated in the competition. The results showed that the research model could significantly predict master players achievement in Martial Arts (MA). The findings would be valuable for academicians and Martial Arts master players and coaches.
Stem Cell Therapy in Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration
Authors: Meiliana Anna , Dewi Nurrani Mustika , Wijaya Andi 
Published: August 2016

BACKGROUND: Recent advances in our basic knowledge of the tissue damage and regeneration pathology have combined with a remarkable progress in stem cell biology so the prospect of clinical tissue repair strategies is a tangible reality. We tried to describe a better view about mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) mechanisms in wound healing and tissue regeneration, sending any ideas for next advanced therapies.CONTENT: Sustaining injury, whether minor or major, is part of every organism life. Therefore, efficient response mechanisms to damage have developed. Wound healing is a perplexing multi-step processes which can be divided into three major phases: inflammation, proliferation, and scar formation/remodeling. Though the compartementalization of this process into discrete stages give the illusion of simplicity, but in reality it is much more complicated. So that efficient healing can occur, complex interactions between multiple cell types, soluble factors and extracellular matrix components are required to rebuild the tissue. Even under optimal conditions, the healing process drives to fibrosis or scar. The latest technology that makes a huge difference in the wound healing process is stem cell therapy, which offers a novel approach to many diseases.SUMMARY: Wound healing therapies continue to rapidly evolve, with advances in basic science and engineering research heralding the development of new therapies, as well as ways to modify existing treatments. Stem cell-based therapy is one of the most promising therapeutic concepts for wound healing. Advances in stem cell biology have enabled researchers and clinicians alike with access to cells capable of actively modulating the healing response. KEYWORDS: wound healing, tissue regeneration, stem cells therapy
The Release of Total Metal Ion and Genotoxicity of Stainless Steel Brackets: Experimental Study Using Micronucleus Assay
Authors: Karlina Irene , Amtha Rahmi , Roeslan Boedi Oetomo , Zen Yuniar 
Published: August 2016

BACKGROUND: Stainless steel brackets are composed of various metal that may corrode in oral cavity. Corrosion is caused by the release of metal ions such as chromium, nickel, and iron. The release of metal ions can cause adverse effects such as toxicity, allergic, and mutagenicity. To evaluate the biocompatibility of stainless steel brackets, micronucleus assay as one of genotoxicity assay is used in this study. To determine the differences and the correlation of metal ions release and genotoxic activity among three brand stainless steel brackets.METHODS: Three brands of brackets were immersed in artificial saliva for 672 hours and the release of ion chromium, nikel and iron were examined. The cytokynesis block micronucleus assay (CBMN) using lymphocytes was performed as well.RESULTS: The highest metal releasing were nickel, cromium, iron, respectively (30.5, 27.2, 23.4 ppb). There was a significant differences between total nickel and iron ion release among three brand brackets (p=0.04, p=0.02). Genotoxicity of metal ion released was correlated with durration of immersion brackets (p=0.01). Genotoxicity was significant correlated with the release of chromium (p=0.03) and nickel (p=0.01).CONCLUSION: Genotoxicity of stainless steel brackets was influenced by duration of immersion but not influenced by brand brackets. KEYWORDS: genotoxicity, stainless steel brackets, metal ion
PERCEPÇÃO AMBIENTAL DOS ESTUDANTES DE ENSINO MÉDIO SOBRE O BIOMA DE CAATINGA E MATA ATLÂNTICA
Authors: Fernandes de Araújo Bernadete , Sovierzoski Hilda Helena 
Published: July 2016

<p>No estudo sobre o contexto da Educação Ambiental e do Ensino de Ciências a percepção é <em>apriori</em> a investigação do i<em>mprinting</em> que cada indivíduo construiu nas relações culturais, que devem ser explorados nas intervenções didáticas. Partindo dessa assertiva, este estudo objetivou analisar as concepções construídas sobre o bioma de Mata Atlântica e Caatinga de 100 alunos da 3ª série do Ensino Médio de uma escola pública de Palmeira dos índios, Alagoas. Estudo é de natureza qualitativa e quantitativa, um estudo de caso, para coleta de dados utilizou-se o questionário, seguido de análise de conteúdo. Com a análise, permite inferir que os estudantes, com maior frequência, desconhecem o bioma predominante no município que é o de Mata Atlântica e Caatinga, assim como a existência de matas, apresentam concepções naturalistas sobre o meio ambiente. A análise dos resultados constituiu em variáveis a serem consideradas na perspectiva da Educação Ambiental e do Ensino de Ciências.</p><p><strong>Palavras – Chave: </strong>Percepção. Mata Atlântica e Caatinga. Ensino de Ciências.</p>
Problematizando a temática do tráfico de animais silvestres e do cativeiro ilegal na sala de aula: perspectivas da educação ambiental na percepção de professores da educação básica
Authors: Islas Camila Alvez , Behling Greici Maia 
Published: July 2016

<p>Esta pesquisa busca problematizar a temática do tráfico e cativeiro ilegal de animais silvestres na sala de aula, possibilitando desenvolver propostas de atividades de formação continuada para docentes. A partir de questionários, investiga-se as concepções e compreensões de 21 professores sobre o assunto em escolas municipais do Capão do Leão, RS. Logo, apresentam-se três categorias de análise que discutem como os sujeitos definem e compreendem conceitos basais relacionados aos animais silvestres, o que conhecem sobre as atividades ilegais estudadas e como têm abordado o tema no espaço escolar. Conclui-se que a problemática dos animais silvestres na sociedade contemporânea apresenta pouca permeabilidade na sala de aula e na escola, o que a destaca como uma temática a ser trabalhada pelos sujeitos da educação ambiental e em processos de formação continuada de professores. </p>
Vivências na Natureza e as possibilidades inventivas na educação ambiental
Authors: Mazzarino Jane Márcia , Assis Patrícia Angela Grisa de 
Published: July 2016

<p>Dentre as diversas correntes e perspectivas que compõem o que se pode denominar como o campo da educação ambiental, a perspectiva vivencial parte do pressuposto que, além dos conhecimentos transmitidos de forma tradicional, o contato direto com o ambiente natural proporciona atitudes de respeito e cuidado, desencadeando um processo de consciência ambiental. Denominada de Aprendizado Sequencial, a proposta de vivências na natureza de Joseph Cornell constitui-se de quatro fases que incluem diferentes jogos, por meio dos quais são trabalhados os cinco sentidos: despertar o entusiasmo, concentrar a atenção, dirigir a experiência e compartilhar a inspiração. O artigo discute as possibilidades inventivas na educação ambiental a partir das vivências sensíveis, tomando como base estudo empírico, os pressupostos norteadores dos documentos oficiais da educação ambiental e contribuições de teóricos da área.</p>