Why do people subtitle movies? A survey research of the subtitler motivations and practices

In this paper we investigate the reasons why enthusiasts dedicate time and effort to create subtitles for third-party videos shared on-line. Based on results obtained from a survey research with a community of Brazilian subtitlers, we highlight basic features of these enthusiasts as well as their motivations and main objectives. Our observations suggest that this is a volunteering and collaborative activity after all.CNPq (#312148/2014-3); FAPES (#67927378/2015

Investigating the collaborative process of subtitles creation and sharing for videos on the Web

In this paper we concentrate on the study of the collaborative practices of enthusiasts that create and share subtitles for third party videos. Based on preliminary results from interviews with some volunteers, we formalize the subtitles creation and sharing process using a business process management model and compare it with other collaborative and crowdsourcing models. We expect that our initial observations can bring a new understanding of the process and, thus, help in the design of next generation video enriching tools

Trunk Restraint Therapy: The Continuous Use Of The Harness Could Promote Feedback Dependence In Poststroke Patients A Randomized Trial

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term effects of the task-specific training with trunk restraint compared with the free one in poststroke reaching movements. The design was randomized trial. The setting was University of Campinas (Unicamp). Twenty hemiparetic chronic stroke patients were selected and randomizedinto2traininggroups: trunkrestraintgroup(TRG) (reachingtraining with trunk restraint) and trunk free group (TFG) (unrestraint reaching). Twenty sessions with 45minutes of training were accomplished. The patientswere evaluated in pretreatment (PRE), posttreatment (POST) and 3 months after the completed training (RET) (follow-up). Main outcome measures were modified Ashworth scale, Barthel index, Fugl-Meyer scale, and kinematic analysis (movement trajectory, velocity, angles). A significant improvement, which maintained in the RET test, was found in the motor (P< 0.001) and functional (P = 0.001) clinical assessments for both groups. For trunk displacement, only TFG obtained a reduction statistical significance fromPRE to the POST test (P = 0.002), supporting this result in the RET test. Despite both groups presenting a significant increase in the shoulder horizontal adduction (P = 0.003), only TRGshowed a significant improvement in the shoulder (P = 0.001 -PRE to POST and RET) and elbow (P = 0.038 -PRE to RET) flexion extension, and in the velocity rate (P = 0.03 -PRE to RET). The trunk restraint therapy showed to be a long-term effective treatment in the enhancement of shoulder and elbow active joint range and velocity rate but not in the maintenance of trunk retention.9412Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)FAPESP [06/61199-5]CNPq [302189/2004-1

Prevalência de depressão em idosos que freqüentam centros de convivência

O objetivo do estudo foi determinar a prevalência de depressão em idosos que freqüentam centros de convivência. Foi realizado estudo descritivo transversal, de fevereiro a julho de 2001, com idosos de idade igual ou acima de 60 anos, provenientes de centros de convivência de Taguatinga, Brasília, DF. A amostra foi composta de 118 idosos, que foram distribuídos em faixas etárias com intervalos de cinco anos e responderam à Escala de Depressão Geriátrica de Yesavage, versão simplificada com 15 perguntas. Foram realizadas análises de variância entre as faixas etárias, teste de Tukey, com intervalo de confiança de 95%. Houve predominância do sexo feminino (90%) e a maioria tinha entre 60 e 64 anos (31%). A depressão foi identificada em 36 idosos (31%), 4% apresentaram depressão grave, e desses, todos na faixa entre 60 e 64 anos (14% do grupo). Recomenda-se a criação de programas nacionais com o objetivo de diminuir sintomas depressivos entre os idosos em centros de convivência.The objective of the study was to establish the prevalence rate of depression among the elderly population (those 60 and older) who frequent community centers. From February to July of 2001, a cross-sectional survey was conducted with elderly people from community centers in Taguatinga, Brasilia, FD (Federal District). The sample included 118 elderly people, distributed in five-year age brackets, who responded to a simplified version of the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale with 15 questions. Anova and the Tukey test were performed to analyze differences between the age groups with 95% confidence intervals. The sample was predominantly female (90%) with the majority reporting being in the age bracket of 60 to 64 years old (31%). Depression was reported by 36 respondents (31%) and severe depression was reported by 4% of those interviewed, all of whom were in the age bracket of 60 to 64 (representing 14% of this group). National programs should be developed in community centers focused on decreasing depression among the elderly population

Trunk Restraint Therapy: The Continuous Use Of The Harness Could Promote Feedback Dependence In Poststroke Patients: A Randomized Trial.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term effects of the task-specific training with trunk restraint compared with the free one in poststroke reaching movements. The design was randomized trial. The setting was University of Campinas (Unicamp). Twenty hemiparetic chronic stroke patients were selected and randomized into 2 training groups: trunk restraint group (TRG) (reaching training with trunk restraint) and trunk free group (TFG) (unrestraint reaching). Twenty sessions with 45 minutes of training were accomplished. The patients were evaluated in pretreatment (PRE), posttreatment (POST) and 3 months after the completed training (RET) (follow-up). Main outcome measures were modified Ashworth scale, Barthel index, Fugl-Meyer scale, and kinematic analysis (movement trajectory, velocity, angles). A significant improvement, which maintained in the RET test, was found in the motor (P < 0.001) and functional (P = 0.001) clinical assessments for both groups. For trunk displacement, only TFG obtained a reduction statistical significance from PRE to the POST test (P = 0.002), supporting this result in the RET test. Despite both groups presenting a significant increase in the shoulder horizontal adduction (P = 0.003), only TRG showed a significant improvement in the shoulder (P = 0.001--PRE to POST and RET) and elbow (P = 0.038--PRE to RET) flexion extension, and in the velocity rate (P = 0.03--PRE to RET). The trunk restraint therapy showed to be a long-term effective treatment in the enhancement of shoulder and elbow active joint range and velocity rate but not in the maintenance of trunk retention. Trial registration: NCT02364141.94e64

Latex insole with sensor system for investigation of plantar pressure distribution in autistic individuals

Autism is a behavior syndrome in which developing process of the affected children is changed. One of the biggest challenges to identify the person with Autistic Disorder lays on the wide range of autism spectrum. As autism affects the abilities of each child differently, like the corporal posture and gestures, it is assumed that the way of moving has as a differentiated result of pressure and energy applied in plant foot. Foot alterations produce differences in plantar pressure during walking and present a modified mechanical etiology due to the cinematic and dynamic alterations. Before the exposed, the aim of this study is to analyze the gait of the person with Autism Spectrum Disorder. For this purpose, it is necessary to, i) make a custom insole derived from latex (biomaterial) integrated with electronic sensors; II) detect differences of pressures applied during gait between individuals with and without ASD. Preliminary results point to a slight difference between both groups of children

Ultrasound Methods for Biodiesel Production and Analysis

Ultrasonic techniques have been widely used in biodiesel production, since the acoustic cavitation is a phenomenon capable of accelerating potentially the transesterification reactions. The equipment employed in such approach was simply equipment available in any regular laboratory of chemistry. Further developments introduced the ultrasound as an important tool to produce biodiesel. The main advantage is increasing the conversion of esters at reduced reaction times, with significantly lower production costs. As a method for characterization and analysis of materials, ultrasound has been used since several decades ago. However, ultrasonic analytical methods based on metrological principles are fairly recent investigated. Using ultrasound as physical principle to interrogate biodiesel is a promising field of research, with some remarkable outcomes produced so far. The aim of this chapter is to demonstrate advances of using ultrasonic techniques in production and characterization of biodiesel, as well as an appraisal of the current technology status, and provide insights into future developments

Uso del Tiempo en el Aula. Instituciones Educativas de nivel Secundaria 2013

El estudio arroja como resultados que en las aulas de quinto año de secundaria, a nivel nacional, las IIEE dedican aproximadamente el 70.6% del tiempo a actividades académicas. Mientras que el tiempo dedicado a actividades no académicas resultó ser de 29%. De este porcentaje, el 19.4% de las actividades estuvo destinada a la administración de la clase y de disciplina; y el 9.6% fue tiempo en el que el docente no se encontraba involucrado con la clase (por ejemplo, casos en los que el docente se encontraba fuera del aula)