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LEVANTAMENTO FITOSSOCIOLÓGICO EM MATA DE ENCOSTA NO AGRESTE PARAIBANO
Authors: Pereira Cordeiro Joel Maciel , Félix Leonardo Pessoa
Published: March 2017

O presente trabalho apresenta os parâmetros fitossociológicos registrados em um fragmento florestal em mata de encosta localizada no município de Serra da Raiz, Agreste do Estado da Paraíba. Foram estabelecidas 16 parcelas de 10 x 10 m, totalizando 0,16 ha, distribuídas em quatro áreas amostrais: uma localizada no sopé, duas na meia encosta e uma no topo. Em cada parcela foram considerados para efeito de coleta de dados todos os indivíduos do estrato arbustivo-arbóreo que atenderam os critérios de inclusão: DAP ? a 3cm e altura total ? a 2 m. Foram calculados os parâmetros frequência, densidade, dominância, valor de importância e valor de cobertura, além da similaridade florística existente entre as áreas amostrais. O trabalho resultou no registro de 571 indivíduos pertencentes a 44 espécies e 22 famílias, sendo os táxons Senegalia polyphylla (DC.) Britton & Rose, Coutarea hexandra (Jacq.) K. Shum., Guapira hirsuta (Choisy) Lundell., Cynophalla flexuosa (L.) J. Presl. and Albizia polycephala (Benth.) Killip. ex Record. com maiores valores de importância. Entre as áreas amostrais, o sopé e o topo da encosta apresentaram maior similaridade florística (43%), resultante da correlação entre as espécies presentes nestes ambientes. De forma geral, várias espécies vegetais presentes no levantamento realizado aparecem concomitantemente em diversos estudos florísticos e fitossociológicos realisados em áreas de Mata Atlântica e Caatinga, presumindo uma característica típica de transição entre estes biomas.
DIAGNÓSTICO DA DENGUE NO MUNICÍPIO DE PIRAPORA (MG), NOS ANOS DE 2010 À 2011: ASSOCIAÇÃO ENTRE CASOS NOTIFICADOS E VARIÁVEIS CLIMÁTICAS
Authors: Gomes da Silva João Paulo , Costa Vanda Aparecida
Published: March 2017

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar os casos e notificações da dengue na cidade de Pirapora-MG, entre anos de 2010 e 2011 e, realizar uma análise dos fatores climáticos envolvidos. No Brasil a incidência de dengue tem um perfil sazonal, com valores maiores nos primeiros meses do ano, no verão e outono, uma vez que há um aumento na umidade e na temperatura, fatores que favorecem a proliferação do Aedes aegypti. A disseminação da dengue na cidade de Pirapora acontece principalmente no verão, sendo os meses de dezembro, janeiro e fevereiro mais críticos, pois, são nestes períodos que são registrados as maiores índice de chuva, elevadas taxas relativas da umidade do ar e temperaturas altas. Após o período analisado (anos de 2010 e 2011) percebeu-se uma clara diminuição do número de casos de dengue, redução que pode ser explicada dentre outros fatores, pela execução de medidas de combate ao vetor, à variação dos índices de umidade no município além do ciclo natural de imunização dos organismos em relação ao vírus circulante.
UMA REVISÃO SOBRE A DISPONIBILIDADE HÍDRICA BRASILEIRA PARA GERAÇÃO DE ENERGIA ELÉTRICA?
Authors: Rodrigues Sergio Augusto , Batistela Gislaine Cristina
Published: March 2017

Atualmente a matriz energética brasileira é considerada limpa, quando comparada às matrizesde outros países. Nos últimos anos houve uma diversificação nas fontes primárias, reduzindoa dependência do petróleo, utilizando-se da hidroeletricidade e, mais recentemente, dabiomassa para gerar energia elétrica. Por meio do levantamento de dados secundários, estetrabalho apresenta uma reflexão a respeito da disponibilidade hídrica brasileira para geraçãode energia elétrica. Verifica-se que, apesar da ideia de abundância, sua distribuição não éhomogênea e a real necessidade de expansão da geração de energia elétrica apresenta-se comcustos cada vez mais crescentes.
PLANEJAMENTO URBANO E PROBLEMAS AMBIENTAIS: REDIRECIONAMENTOS TEÓRICO-METODOLÓGICOS AO ENFRENTAMENTO DA CRISE AMBIENTAL RECIFENSE
Authors: Alves dos Santos Otavio Augusto
Published: March 2017

Esse texto se propõe a analisar os problemas ambientais urbanos enquanto parte constitutivade uma crise ambiental globalmente instaurada nas sociedades, observando o papel e osdesafios do planejamento urbano no que diz respeito ao necessário processo de construção dasustentabilidade nas cidades. Do ponto de vista metodológico, utilizamo-nos de uma revisãobibliográfica e uma breve incursão histórico-geográfica das práticas de planejamento e gestãona Região Metropolitana do Recife. Acreditamos que o planejamento possui uma importânciabasilar nessa construção, sobretudo quanto munido de um viés crítico e, consequentemente,voltado a construção das justiças social e ambiental. Em Recife, cidade onde se pode conferira referida crise ambiental de maneira bastante nítida, esse modelo de planejamento torna-se, acada dia mais urgente.
ENERGIA E MUDANÇAS CLIMÁTICAS GLOBAIS: PERCEPÇÕES E AÇÕES DO COTIDIANO
Authors: Czapela Fabiane Fernanda , Rosa Kátia Kellem da
Published: March 2017

O presente trabalho busca avaliar as percepções individuais da população sobre asimportantes relações entre o uso de energia fóssil e suas contribuições para acelerar processosde mudanças climáticas. Desta forma, objetivou-se promover reflexões a fim de tornar oconsumo mais consciente, sem desperdício e preocupado com as questões ambientais globaise locais através do incentivo ao uso de energias alternativas na produção de bens que sãoconsumidos pela população. O processo de investigação foi realizado através da elaboração deum questionário sobre o tema, sendo aplicadas a uma amostra populacional correspondente asáreas dos municípios de Erechim, RS, e do seu entorno. Após a execução das entrevistas,promoveu-se a análise dos dados baseados na geração de gráficos de histogramas. Comoresultado, verifica-se que há variadas percepções sobre o tema, e que muitas vezes não serelaciona as mudanças climáticas globais com as ações do cotidiano, tais como o desperdíciode energia, geração de lixo e com o uso de energias derivadas de combustíveis fósseis para otransporte de pessoas e produtos industrializados. O estudo denota a importância da contínuadiscussão sobre o tema para provocar reflexões sobre as ações cotidianas, principalmente, emrelação ao incremento do consumo de bens industrializados gerados a partir de energiasalternativas e, desta, forma, não contribuidoras a intensificação de mudanças climáticasglobais, as quais também afetam toda a população em nível local.
Mandibular Reconstruction by Using a Liquid Nitrogen-Treated Autograft in a Dog with an Oral Tumor
Authors: Okamura Yasuhiko , Heishima Kazuki , Motegi Tomoki , Sasaki Jun , Goryo Masanobu , Nishida Hideji , Tsuchiya Hiroyuki , Katayama Masaaki , Uzuka Yuji
Published: March 2017

A 10 yr old intact female German shepherd dog presented with a large peripheral odontogenic fibroma and malignant melanoma on her lower jaw. The tumor was resected with a unilateral subtotal rostral hemimandibulectomy. After the mandible was removed, it was devitalized intraoperatively by freezing it in liquid nitrogen. It was subsequently reimplanted. New bone tissue formed in the gap between the frozen bone and the host bone. The regenerated bone contained osteocytes, osteoblasts, and blood vessels. The cosmetic appearance of the dog was preserved. The dog had normal mastication. The malignant melanoma recurred rostral of the left canine tooth at 159 days after the reconstruction surgery. A subtotal hemimandibulectomy was consequently performed. This is the first reported case of mandibular reconstruction using a liquid nitrogen-treated autograft in a dog with oral tumors.
Periodontal Therapy in Dogs Using Bone Augmentation Products Marketed for Veterinary Use
Authors: Angel Molly
Published: March 2017

Periodontal disease is extremely common in companion animal practice. Patients presenting for a routine oral examination and prophylaxis may be found to have extensive periodontal disease and attachment loss. Vertical bone loss is a known sequela to periodontal disease and commonly involves the distal root of the mandibular first molar. This case report outlines two dogs presenting for oral examination and prophylaxis with general anesthesia. Both patients did not have any clinical symptoms of periodontal disease other than halitosis. Both patients were diagnosed with three-walled vertical bone loss defects of one or both mandibular first molars utilizing dental radiography as well as periodontal probing, measuring, and direct visual inspection. These defects were consistent with periodontal disease index stage 4 (>50% attachment loss). The lesions were treated with appropriate root planing and debridement. Bone augmentation products readily available and marketed for veterinary use were then utilized to fill the defects to promote both the re-establishment of normal alveolar bone height and periodontal ligament reattachment to the treated surface. Follow-up assessment and owner dedication is critical to treatment outcome. Both patients' 6 mo follow-up examinations radiographically indicated bone repair and replacement with visible periodontal ligament space.
NOTIFICAÇÃO DE QUEDA DO PACIENTE CIRÚRGICO ANTES E APÓS TREINAMENTO EM SERVIÇO
Authors: Reiniack Suelen , Da Silva Cristiane Ferraz , Da Paz Marisol , Cunha Karinne Cristinne da Silva
Published: March 2017

Estudo tipo antes-depois com objetivo de identificar registros e perfil de queda de paciente, executar e avaliar uma tecnologia educacional. Realizado no período de abril de 2015 a fevereiro de 2016, em uma unidade de internação cirúrgica de um hospital público no município do Rio de Janeiro. Verificou-se o registro de uma queda antes do treinamento (33,3 quedas por 1.000 paciente-dia) no período de setembro de 2015. Após um período de seis meses, verificou-se o registro de seis quedas notificadas adequadamente (162,2 quedas por 1.000 paciente-dia). Destas, quatro do sexo masculino possuíam em média 57,2 anos de idade, quatro estavam orientados, quatro foram da própria altura, uma do leito e uma da cadeira, sendo que duas obtiveram dano. Observou-se falha de notificação e prováveis subnotificações. Não há rotina de prevenção e nem formas de capacitação continuada, sendo imprescindível a implantação da escala de avaliação do risco de queda na instituição.
PERDA COGNITIVA E DEPENDÊNCIA FUNCIONAL EM IDOSOS LONGEVOS RESIDENTES EM INSTITUIÇÕES DE LONGA PERMANÊNCIA
Authors: Chaves Renato Novaes , Lima Pollyanna Viana , Valença Tatiane Dias Casimiro , Santana Elaine Dos Santos , Marinho Maykon Dos Santos , Dos Reis Luciana Araújo
Published: March 2017

O objetivo foi avaliar o grau de dependência funcional quanto às Atividades Básicas da Vida Diária e a perda cognitiva de idosos longevos residentes em duas instituições de longa permanência para idosos do interior do Estado da Bahia. Pesquisa do tipo quantitativa, transversal, realizada no ano de 2016, com 20 idosos longevos. Avaliada a cognição do entrevistado, por meio do Mini Exame do Estado Mental, a dependência funcional quanto às Atividades Básicas da Vida Diária por meio do Índice de Barthel e da Escala de Katz, e o perfil sociodemográfico. Os resultados apontaram a prevalência da faixa etária entre 80 a 85 anos (90,0%). O sexo feminino apresentou maior porcentagem de perda cognitiva (28,5%) seguido dos não alfabetizados, homens e mulheres, (37,3%). O estudo subsidia a discussão a partir do impacto que a perda cognitiva e a dependência funcional trazem para a saúde do idoso longevo.
OS IMPACTOS DA LEI DE RESPONSABILIDADE FISCAL SOBRE AS RECEITAS DO ITBI NO PARANÁ, NO PERÍODO DE 1997 A 2011: UMA ANÁLISE A PARTIR DA MESORREGIÃO METROPOLITANA DE CURITIBA
Authors: Dos Santos Rogélio Gerônimo , Do Nascimento Sidnei Pereira
Published: March 2017

O objetivo deste estudo é aferir o comportamento das receitas per capita do Imposto sobre Transferências de Bens Imóveis (ITBI) entre a mesorregião Metropolitana de Curitiba e as demais mesorregiões do Estado do Paraná, no período de 1997 a 2011, sob os impactos da Lei de Responsabilidade Fiscal (LRF). Para isso, utiliza-se o modelo econométrico de Ajustes de Poligonais e do Índice de Gini. Os resultados econométricos demostram que as demais mesorregiões do Estado, na média, obtiveram taxas variações negativas na participação per capita do ITBI em relação à mesorregião Metropolitana de Curitiba no período de 2005-2011. O Índice de Gini permite visualizar pequena variação no que tange à desconcentração dessas receitas. Todavia, observam-se mudanças significativas na tendência a partir de 2005. Assim, constata-se que as demais mesorregiões não aumentaram suas receitas per capita do ITBI com a mesma intensidade da mesorregião Metropolitana de Curitiba, no período de 2005-2011.
Sistema financeiro, sistema de inovação e desenvolvimento regional: um estudo sobre a relação entre crédito e inovação para os estados da região Sudeste brasileira
Authors: Torres Daniela Almeida Raposo , Vieira Filipe Carvalho , Cruz Aline Cristina
Published: March 2017

Este artigo objetiva identificar teórica e empiricamente a relação entre um eficiente sistema financeiro e um sistema de inovação consolidado para os estados do Sudeste brasileiro entre 2000 e 2012, com base na literatura Keynesiana e Schumpeteriana. Com base no método de dados em painel, identifica-se que tanto o montante de depósitos totais do sistema financeiro, quanto o volume estadual de crédito possuem relação positiva com o dinamismo econômico. Já a relação entre preferência pela liquidez e crédito mostrou-se inversamente proporcional, conforme prediz a teoria. Ademais, confirma-se a importância do learning-by-doing, da renda interna bruta estadual e do crédito financeiro para aumentos no índice de progresso tecnológico das economias estaduais do Sudeste brasileiro. Em suma, conclui-se pela necessidade de políticas de estímulo ao desenvolvimento do sistema financeiro e do sistema regional de inovações, visando ao crescimento econômico de maneira sustentável
INFLUÊNCIA EXERCIDA PELOS INSTRUMENTOS DE INTERVENÇÃO DO BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL SOBRE A VOLATILIDADE CAMBIAL
Authors: Giovanini Adilson , Meurer Roberto
Published: March 2017

O objetivo deste trabalho é verificar quais os instrumentos utilizados e os efeitos da intervenção do Banco Central sobre a taxa e a volatilidade do câmbio no período entre 14/12/2006 e 02/12/2014. Para isto são estimados dois modelos VAR, sem e com expectativas, para verificar se a volatilidade das expectativas dos agentes e as intervenções do BCB influenciam a volatilidade do câmbio. O modelo VAR com expectativas possui um poder de explicação maior que o modelo que não considera as expectativas. Os coeficientes estimados para o modelo VAR são significativos, evidenciando que os instrumentos utilizados pelo BCB influenciam a taxa de câmbio. Os resultados para o período 14/12/2006 - 28/05/2009 mostraram que o desvio do câmbio em relação às expectativas e o desvio dos juros em relação às expectativas explicaram o retorno do câmbio, o qual também é explicado pelas intervenções do BCB através de swap cambial e mercado a vista.
The effectiveness of the nursing intervention on cholesterol level and quality of life among hypertensive patients with dyslipidemia
Authors: Ebrahem Sabah M. , El Gahsh Nahid F. , Abd-Elalem Seham  M.
Published: March 2017

Objective: Hypertension and dyslipidemia are widely recognized a major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing intervention on cholesterol level and quality of life (QOL) among hypertensive patients with dyslipidemia.Methods: Design: A quasi -experimental pre-post-test design was used to achieve the aim of the study. The study was conducted in the University Hospital at Shebin El-kom District, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. Purposeful sample of 100 hypertensive patients with dyslipidemia on treatment from the previous mentioned setting. Instruments: (1) structured interview questionnaire to assess socio-demographic data, risk factors of hypertension and dyslipidemia and patient’s knowledge about hypertension and dyslipidemia; (2) Physiological measurement to assess blood pressure, weight and cholesterol level; (3) QOL scale to assess healthful lifestyle.Results: The main findings of the study there was statistically significant improvement of total knowledge related to hypertension and dyslipidemia, and there was statistically significant reduction in blood pressure and cholesterol level post-intervention than pre-intervention.Conclusions: The nursing intervention has a positive effect on blood pressure, cholesterol level and QOL of hypertensive patients with dyslipidemia.Recommendations: The nursing intervention that includes of adherence to diet regimen, prescribed medication and performing physical exercise, stress management, assertiveness training should be integrated into medical outpatient clinic to assist patients diagnosed with hypertension to cope with their illness and improve the QOL of hypertensive patients.
The maturity assessment of hospital information systems based on Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model – A comparison between private and governmental hospitals
Authors: Ayat Masarat , Sharifi Mohammad , Jahanbakhsh Maryam
Published: March 2017

Today, Information Technology (IT) is considered as one of the major national development principles in each country which is applied in different fields. One of the most important fields in which IT is applied is health care and hospitals are similarly considered as most substantial organizations that use IT vastly. Although, different benchmarks and frameworks were developed to assess different aspects of Hospital Information Systems (HIS), still there was no reference model to benchmark HIS in the world until very recently. Eventually, Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) which is globally a well-known model to benchmark the rate of HIS utilization in the hospitals, were emerged. Nevertheless, this model has not been introduced in majority of developing and even some developed countries in the world yet. In this study, EMRAM is applied to benchmark both governmental and private hospitals in Iran. This research is based on an applied descriptive method to assess five governmental and three private hospitals in Isfahan in 2015. This province is one of the most important provinces of Iran. The results reveal that HIS is not at the center of concern in these hospitals and are in the first and second maturity stages in accordance with EMRAM. Therefore, these types of hospitals are far away from desirable conditions and stages. Yet, the immaturity of HISs in private hospitals is more observable. This situation including the pressure of different beneficiaries such as insurance companies, has forced hospital managers to develop and enhance their HISs, especially in governmental hospitals.
Factors that hinder the academic performance of the nursing students who registered as first years in 2010 at the University of Namibia (UNAM), Oshakati Campus in Oshana, Namibia
Authors: Pinehas Lusia N. , Mulenga Ester , Amadhila Julia
Published: March 2017

The University of Namibia (UNAM) is the only national university in Namibia that was established in 1992. It offers diploma and degree courses. The Bachelor of Nursing Science (Clinical) (Honours) was introduced in 2008 after the Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing Science was phased out. This degree is offered over the period of four years full-time. Students are allocated to the clinical practice throughout the training to acquire the relevant nursing skills. At the time of research the course was offered at two campuses only namely Windhoek and Oshakati. The total number of students who were admitted in 2010 was 83, but at the time of the research when they were in their fourth year, there were only 59. The difference of 24 was the students who could not make it to the fourth year and finish in the prescribed time frame. The lecturers were concerned with the poor performance of the students, the increased number of students with some modules behind, and the overcrowding of some classes. The purpose of the study was to identify, explore and describe the factors that hinder the academic performance of the nursing students at the UNAM Oshakati campus. The study was conducted among nursing students who registered for the Bachelor of Nursing Science (Clinical) (Honours) in 2010. The study was qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual in nature using non-probability purposive sampling. The findings revealed that the academic performance of student nurses at the University of Namibia Oshakati campus is influenced by both internal and external factors. However, external factors are many compared to internal factors. External related factors comprise of teaching and learning, insufficient resources, lack of university accommodation, curriculum related and socio-economic factors. Teaching and learning related factors include use of one teaching strategy, language barriers, inadequate support and labeling of students by lecturers. On the other hand, insufficient resources are unavailability of the bookshop on campus, insufficient prescribed textbooks, poor internet facility, lack of space and less equipped library. Curriculum related factors include overloaded examination time table, huge scope of test, study day system and module pre-requisites, while socio-economic factors are problems in relationships, peer influence, financial problems and pregnancy while studying. Internal factors comprise of students’ attitude and lack of self-discipline among some students. Those factors result in increased number of students with some modules behind, overcrowding of some classes, increased student-lecturer ratio and some students not completing their studies within the prescribed time frame.
Malignant Lymphoma Mimicking an Infection After Shoulder Surgery
Authors: Martin Jabari Ian Justin , Bauknight Jasmine , Desiderio Vincent , Sadr Bahman
Published: March 2017

Involvement of the musculoskeletal system by primary or metastatic malignant neoplasms mimicking common orthopaedic conditions is well recognized. The diagnosis may be delayed in the absence of radiographic abnormalities. Twenty-five percent of lymphoma cases have skeletal involvement, and they can affect both bone and soft tissue. Lymphoma is sometimes discovered by means of routine histologic examination of tissue collected at the time of orthopaedic surgery. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of lymphoma occurring at the site of prior shoulder surgery and mimicking an infection.
The EFL Teachers’ Perceptions of Teacher Identity: A Survey of Zhuangang and Non-zhuangang Primary School Teachers in China
Authors: Xiong Tao , Xiong Xiuzhen
Published: March 2017

Zhuangang (literally means “transferring post”) English teachers, usually in the primary schools of rural areas in China, refer to the English teachers who used to teach school subjects other than English. Some of them may at the same time still teach other subjects in addition to English. They are a part of the solutions to the shortage of English teachers due to the policy of popularizing English learning in primary schools in China in 2001. Although they account for a large percentage of primary English teachers especially in rural areas in China, relatively little research has been conducted to investigate the status of their professional development and identity. This study is aimed at finding out whether there is a significant difference between zhuangang and non-zhuangang English teachers in their perceptions of teacher identity and if it is the case, what may be the contributing reasons. A questionnaire was allocated and a significant difference (p=0.005) was observed between zhuangang and non-zhuangang English teachers in their perceptions of teacher identity. Implications for enhancing their teacher identity and professional development are also discussed.
Crop Identification by Using Seasonal Parameters Extracted from Time Series Landsat Images in a Mountainous Agricultural County of Eastern Qinghai Province, China
Authors: Zhao Xia , Wang Xingchuan , Cao Guangchao , Chen Kelong , Tang Wenjia , Zhang Zhijun
Published: March 2017

Time series vegetable indexes (Vis) have been evidenced a useful data to extract vegetable phenology and identify crop types. This paper conducted such a research in Qinghai Province by using Landsat TM images, via four steps, i) sampling single-crop plots and extracting crop spectrums based on pure signle-crop pixels; ii) building time-series vegetable indexes by using Landsat 8 TM images (2013-2014); iii) extracting seasonal parameters according to algorithms defined in TIMESAT program; vi) generating a decision tree for identifying crop types and validate classification accuracy via ground investigation. The results indicate that crops planted in a larger continuous range, such as spring wheat, potato and rapeseed, achieved an acceptable accuracy of above 70%, while crops planted too dispersedly (like broad bean, which is often inter-planted with other crops) or with a too smaller planting range (like barley), remained a poor recognition rates (below 50%). The value of this work lies in it displayed not only the classification accuracy of crop types in this region by using such methodology, but also the feasibility of integrating VIs calculation, seasonal parameter extracting and decision tree generation into one computer program, which is highly desired in this region.
Resource Collection by Honeybees (Apis mellifera) on Yellow Melon (Cucumis melo) Flowers
Authors: Ribeiro Márcia F. , Silva Eva M. S. , Kiill Lúcia H. P. , Siqueira Katia M. M. , Coelho Márcia S. , Silva Mara P.
Published: March 2017

This study aimed to analyze the details of collection of floral resources (pollen and nectar) by honeybees (Apis mellifera) on male and hermaphrodite flowers of melon (Cucumis melo). The experiments were conducted in areas located at Embrapa Semiárido and Embrapa Produtos e Mercado, Petrolina, state of Pernambuco, in November and December 2011, with crop of a hybrid yellow 10/00 F1 melon. Honeybee colonies housed in Langstroth hives, uniform concerning the number of individuals and brood area were used. The four experimental areas (0.5 ha each), received respectively 0, 1, 2 and 3 hives, from the first day on which the hermaphrodite flowers appeared to the end of the flowering period of the melon crop. The results showed that the bees visited more the hermaphrodite than the male flowers, in order to collect the resources (pollen and nectar), in all areas where honeybee hives were placed. In general, independently from the number of hives, the resource most collected was nectar. Pollen collection occurred mainly at the first hours of the morning, while nectar was collected throughout the day.
Effect of Packaging Materials and Time Period for Damage in Packaging and Weight Loss in Packed Wheat Flour (Triticum aestivum L.) by Red Flour Beetles Tribolium castaneum Herbst (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)
Authors: Yar Muhammad Asfand , Hassan Muhammad Waqar , Ahmad Mansoor , Ali Farhan , Jamil Moazzam
Published: March 2017

This study evaluates three popular loose plastic packaging namely polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and polyvinylchloride (PVC) for damage in packaging and weight loss in packed wheat flour by Tribolium castaneum Herbst (Coleoptera: Tenebriondiae) for three different time periods. The study lasted for three months and data was recorded three times with 30 day interval between data recordings to see damages in packaging, i.e., holes and penetrations made by beetles in packaging; number of beetles inside packages were counted to see their population growth after a given time period inside packed wheat flour and weight loss in wheat flour. Maximum holes by beetles were in polyethylene packaging, penetrations and numbers of beetles were more in polyethylene packaging type. Similarly weight loss in wheat flour was also more in polyethylene bags in contrast with other packaging materials used (P < 0.05). Effect of time period showed significantly more weight loss in wheat flour after 90 days than after 60 or 30 days (P < 0.05) however time period had non-significant effect on holes made by beetles into packaging and penetrations as well as numbers of beetles counted or their population growth after given time period in different packaging materials (P > 0.05). These results revealed that out of three packaging materials tested polyethylene was a susceptible packaging material because it had maximum number of holes and penetrations by insects into them. Similarly maximum weight loss occurred in polyethylene. Effect of time period showed non-significant effect on holes and insect penetrations into packaging materials. However more weight loss occurred after more time period than after less time period. These results are important and can be employed for integrated management of T. castaneum regarding packed foodstuffs i.e., wheat flour.
Mortality and Survival Probability of Female Pigs in Southern European Commercial Breeding Herds
Authors: Tani Satomi , Piñeiro Carlos , Koketsu Yuzo
Published: March 2017

This retrospective cohort study characterized death occurrences in female pigs in commercial herds, examined the survival probability for served females, and quantified factors associated with by-parity mortality risks for farrowed sows. The cohort data from herd entry to removal included 558,486 first service records of 113,517 females in 121 herds, served between 2008 and 2013. Two herd categories were defined on the basis of the lower 25th percentiles of herd means of annualized lifetime pigs weaned per sow: low-performing herds and ordinary herds. Two-level survival analysis was performed for served females to obtain by-parity survival probabilities (gilts and parity 1-6 sows). Also, log-binomial regression models were used to examine risk factors and ratios associated with mortality risks for the seven parity groups farrowed in either spring, summer, autumn or winter. Overall mean mortality incidence rates were 1.22 and 5.30 pigs per 100 pig-days of observation for pregnant females and farrowed sows, respectively. Survival probabilities for served females rapidly decreased by 2.3%-3.7% around farrowing in all parity groups. The lower survival probabilities were associated with increased age at first-mating, females in low-performing herds, sows farrowing more stillborn piglets and sows having weaning-to-first-mating interval of 7 days or more (P < 0.05). Mortality risks were assessed for herds, served month, WMI and stillborm piglets. Increased risks were associated with summer farrowing, low-performing herds and more stillborn piglets (P < 0.05). We recommended that producers individually monitor high risk female groups, and provide prompt treatment to any females with problems.
Skin Grafts Associated with Platelet Rich Plasma and Surgical Sponge - Literature Review
Authors: Pazzini Josiane M. , Serafim Eduardo L. , Uscategui Ricardo R. A. , Almeida Vivian T. , Oliva Carlos A. C. , Gärtner Fátima , Amorim Irina , Faria Fátima , Rêma Alexandra , Filho Nazilton P. R. , Ferreira Marília G. P. A. , Silva Ana C. , Huppes Rafael R. , Moraes Paola Castro , Oliveira João A. , De Nardi Andrigo B.
Published: March 2017

Skin graft is one of the techniques used to reconstruct surgical wounds. The graft is composed of epidermal and dermal segments that are completely removed from the donor region and transferred to the recipient bed. After its implantation it’s recommended to make compressive dressing in the receiver bed. Since the grafts do not have a vascular pedicle, it’s important to make the compressive dressing to improve graft contact with the wound and allow adequate angiogenesis. The compressive dressing is made with a sponge or foam, which offers adequate protection and reduces the discomfort of the patient in the postoperative period. The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is the objective of several studies associated with the reduction of postoperative surgical complications, especially necrosis. This product is a result of the centrifugation of the patient’s blood that promotes the separation of its constituents and allows the extraction of plasma with higher concentration of platelets. PRP improves the tissue healing process by releasing biological mediators and growth factors at the site of application. Researches on platelet-rich plasma used in reconstructive surgery are important because this product has therapeutic characteristics to promote healing. When it’s used in skin grafts, platelet-rich plasma is able to improve graft integration in the recipient bed, and reduce necrosis after the surgical procedure. The use of postoperative surgical sponges associated with platelet-rich plasma is indicated to improve the healing of the graft and to avoid its displacement of the recipient bed.
Innovative Approach for the Use of Huwa-San TR50 in Controlling Cotton Aphids (Aphis gossypii Glover)
Authors: Alhewairini Saleh S.
Published: March 2017

Chemical control remains the main method of controlling the cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii Glover). Millions of dollars have been lost due to plant damage which resulted in reduced quality and yield of cotton. Nevertheless, A. gossypii can rapidly develop resistance to different groups of insecticides such as organophosphates, carbamates and pyrethroids. The potential of Huwa-San TR50 in controlling A. gossypii is yet to be tested. Huwa-San TR50 is a formula of hydrogen peroxide which has been stabilized by the addition of a small quantity of silver and has extensively used as a disinfectant. In this study, it was found to be very potent in killing A. gossypii and produced 93.5, 96.5, 97 and 95.5% mortality at 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 ppm, respectively, after 48 h of exposure. Furthermore, there was no significant difference between four Huwa-San TR50 concentrations after 48 h of exposure, on the mortality of A. gossypii. Huwa-San TR50 of up to 4000 ppm had no observable effects on the mortality and behavior of adult honeybee workers (Apis mellifera lamarckii) as compared with the control. Also, Huwa-San TR50 concentration of up to 3000 ppm had no observable effect on seven-spot ladybird beetles (Coccinella septempunctata) whereas a concentration of 4000 ppm produced 100% mortality after 24 h of exposure. Huwa-San TR50 concentrations of up to 2000 ppm failed to produce any symptoms on cucumber leaves. The differential effects of Huwa-San TR50 on aphids and beneficial insects, suggest the need for further investigation to understand the effects of Huwa-San TR50 on other host plants of aphids and aphid species.
Bemiddeling-mediation: (ontwerp)regelgeving in België, Nederland en de EU met een impressie van de TMD-congresmiddag op 1 december 2016
Authors: Jagtenberg Rob , de Roo Annie
Published: March 2017

Mediation: (concept) legislation in Belgium, the Netherlands and the EU and an impression of the TMD symposium on 1 December 2016

This Volume is a special issue, almost entirely dedicated to the TMD symposium that took place on 1 December 2016 at the premises of Intersentia Publishing company near Antwerp. The symposium addressed the current Belgian and Dutch plans for new legislation aiming to further the use of mediation by intending litigants. The TMD Editorial Board is honoured that an insight into the respective plans was provided by the highest level authorities, that is: Mr. Koen Geens, the Belgian Minister of Justice, and Mr. Dennis Hesemans, senior counsel to the Dutch Minister of Justice. The Board is equally honoured that on behalf of the European Commission, Mrs. Karen Vandekerckhove, Acting Head of Unit at DG Justice and Consumers, was willing to discuss the outcomes of the recent official Evaluation of the EU Mediation Directive 52/2008. These findings made it possible to assess the Belgian and Dutch plans in a broader European perspective. The presentations delivered by these three keynote speakers have been reworked and are included as main contributions in this Volume.
REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF IASP: Pain 2015 (156) 6: 1003-1008. A classification of chronic pain for ICD-11
Authors: Rolf-Detlef Treede , Rief Winfried , Barke Antonia , Aziz Qasim , I. Bennett Michael , Benoliel Rafael , Cohen Milton , Evers Stefan , B. Finnerup Nanna , B. First Michael , Adele Giamberardino Maria , Kaasa Stein , Kosek Eva , Lavand’homme Patricia , Nicholas Michael , Perrot Serge , Scholz Joachim , Schug Stephan , H. Smith Blair , Svensson Peter , W.S. Vlaeyen Johan , Wang Shuu-Jiun
Published: March 2017

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The contribution of Aleksander Lewiński
in the development of pain treatment in Poland
Authors: Paprocka-Lipińska Anna
Published: March 2017

ABSTRACT: The article describes biographical details of Aleksander Lewiński - one of the pioneers of Polish
anaesthesiology and pioneering research of chronic pain. Also described are important scientific events related
to the issue of chronic pain in Poland, whose inspirer was Aleksander Lewiński: the development of Section of
Pain Researches and Treatment of Society of Polish Anaesthesiologists in 1976 and organisation of the first
international symposium: „Pain and its treatment”, which was held in Gdańsk in 1978.
Nomenclatural changes in the planthopper tribe Hemisphaeriini (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Issidae), with the description of a new genus and a new species
Authors: Meng Rui , Webb Michael Donald , Wang Ying-Lun
Published: March 2017

Nomenclatural changes are made in three previously described genera in the planthopper tribe Hemisphaeriini (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Issidae: Issinae), viz Gergithus Stål, 1870, Mongoliana Distant, 1909 and Hemisphaeroides Melichar, 1903. In addition, a new genus, Gnezdilovius gen. nov., with Gergithus lineatus Kato, 1933 as its type species, is described for 40 species formerly included in Gergithus, and the generic characteristics of the latter genus is revised. One new species, Gergithus frontilongus sp. nov. from China (Yunnan), is described and illustrated. One additional Gergithus species, previously misidentified as G. signatifrons Melichar, 1906 from Siberut Island, is mentioned and illustrated. Gergithus contusus Walker, 1851 is transferred to Mongoliana and Hemisphaerius atromaculatus Distant, 1916 and H. fuscoclypeatus Distant, 1916 are transferred to Hemisphaeroides. Checklists for all four genera are provided detailing the nomenclatural changes and a key to the 19 genera of Hemisphaeriini is provided. Morphological diversity and distribution of the genera are briefly discussed.
Public Sector CSR Communication: A Dialogical Approach
Authors: Thomsen Christa
Published: March 2017

Public sector organisations have different communication needs from private sector organisations. For example, they quite often have programmes aimed at behaviour changes, challenging their ability to choose the strategy which best suit their purpose. Dialogue is often considered a strategic tool which can lead to organisational gains such as motivation, learning, development, collaboration, etc. This article examines the role of dialogue in Danish public sector Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Communication aimed at behaviour change and employer mobilisation. The focus is on central government CSR communication strategies and how these strategies are implemented by a local government. It is argued that public actors’ (government departments, State agencies and local bodies) communication with employers on CSR is behaviour change communication and that it is possible to analyse this communication within the framework of a dialogue analysis model developed in linguistics. A theoretical dialogue-change model is proposed as an alternative to how government departments, State agencies and local bodies can mobilize employers.
What Do People Expect from Public Services? Requests in Public Service Encounters
Authors: Asmuß Birte
Published: March 2017

What do customers expect from public services? This question has been addressed in numerous ways, and there are plenty of reasons why this question is worthwhile asking. One of them has to do with service quality: If counsellors in public service en counters know about customer expectations, they may be able to adjust their actions accordingly and thereby increase public service quality. One way to ﬁnd out about customer expectation is to look closer at the actual encounter between the public and public services. The current study will investigate public service encounters at the Danish Public Employment Service. Here, one speciﬁc activity will be investigated in more detail, namely requests. Requests are a common and crucial activity in public service encounters. Research on requests has shown that participants in interaction orient to aspects of entitlement and contingencies in regard to the recipient’s ability to comply with the request. The current study will investigate in how far these ﬁndings correspond with the customer’s orientation to public service encounters at the Public Employment Service. The study will conclude by discussing implications for the workplace.
The Apology of a Sports Icon: Crisis Communication and Apologetic Ethics
Authors: Frandsen Finn , Johansen Winni
Published: March 2017

Apologies are often used strategically in the crisis communication of an individual or an organization. In March 2006, highly celebrated Danish handball coach, Anja Andersen, withdrew her team in the midst of a match watched by a large number of spectators. The incident created immediate consternation, not only among sports ofﬁcials, but also in the Danish media, representing a serious threat to the image of both the handball coach and her club. The following day, Anja Andersen apologized in public on television, but without evoking unambiguous forgiveness from all parties involved. This article examines how and why the Danish handball coach did not succeed in performing a correct and effective apology applying and testing Keith Michael Hearit’s theory of crisis management by apology, and especially his communication ethic or apologetic ethics which deals with crisis communication after an (alleged) wrongdoing.
Dictionary Grammars
Authors: Andersen Birger
Published: March 2017

Based on a number of general proposals for the structure and contents of dictionary grammars, put forward by Mugdan (Mugdan (1989), and reviews of existing dictionary grammars in a number of dictionaries, the article makes proposals for the structure and contents of a dictionary grammar for a particular type of dictionary, namely a bilingual LSP dictionary for L2 production.
Vernetzungsstrukturen lexikografische Daten und ihre XML-basierte Modellierung
Authors: Müller-Spitzer Carolin
Published: March 2017

Lexicographic data are normally linked with each other in a complex manner. Especially, within the electronic lexicographic context, the following issues are addressed: How to encode these cross-reference structures so that both the lexicographers‘ editorial work with the linking-up is easy to handle and the options of the presentation are adequately ﬂexible. The objective of this paper is to elucidate the presentation of an XML-modelling of cross-reference structures as part of a complete modelling concept. Thereby, the modelling potential of the XML-connected standard XLink and a new lexicographic concept will be brought together with cross-project guidelines for the modelling of link-structures.
The Distribution of Languages
Authors: Pálfi Loránd-Levente
Published: March 2017

No abtract.
Deutsches Register
Authors: Pálfi Lórand-Levente
Published: March 2017

No abstract.
Introduction to Thematic Section: Critical Genre Analysis
Authors: Bhatia Vijay K. , Fage-Butler Antoinette Mary
Published: March 2017

No abstract.
L’expérience de la stigmatisation du point de vue des personnes présentant une déficience intellectuelle ou un trouble de l’autisme : comprendre la présence ou non de l’auto-stigmatisation
Authors: LeBlanc Line , Robert Marie , Boyer Thierry
Published: March 2017

La plupart des personnes présentant une déficience intellectuelle ou un trouble du spectre de l’autisme sont conscientes de la stigmatisation et peuvent décrire l’expérience d’être traitée différemment ou négativement (Ali, Hassiotis, Strydom, & King, 2012; Mogensen & Mason, 2015). Toutefois, l’auto-stigmatisation peut se produire ou non dépendamment des paramètres de la situation (Corrigan & Watson, 2002). Les recherches antérieures ont surtout examiné les stratégies pour préserver le soi face à la stigmatisation, mais on connait peu les mécanismes sous-jacents à l’auto-stigmatisation. Des entrevues semi-structurées ont été menées auprès de 14 adultes et les résultats indiquent que l’auto-stigmatisation se produit ou non en fonction de la place accordée aux autres dans la détermination de sa propre valeur, ce qui oriente le mode d’insertion sociale.
La notion de compétence : une approche épistémologique
Authors: Kahn Sabine , Rey Bernard
Published: March 2017

La notion de compétence souffre d’une incertitude épistémologique : bien qu’on ait socialement besoin de penser que certains individus sont compétents dans un domaine, rien ne garantit absolument qu’un individu ayant accompli une tâche saura accomplir une tâche du même type, mais comportant des aspects différents. L’examen de quelques modèles explicatifs de la compétence rencontrés dans la littérature fait apparaître la difficulté à en rendre compte à partir du seul rapport entre une situation et le fonctionnement psychique de l’individu. Nous conduirons ces analyses en prenant essentiellement des exemples dans le monde scolaire. Pour expliquer que certains individus sont compétents dans un domaine et que d’autres ne le sont pas, il apparaît nécessaire de prendre en compte l’interprétation de la situation par le sujet en fonction d’une visée intentionnelle. Cela nous conduit à proposer, pour expliquer la compétence, un cadre paradigmatique qui prend pour objet la relation ternaire entre sujet, situations et normes.
Le développement de compétences professionnelles par des enseignants en exercice : le cas de l’évaluation des apprentissages
Authors: Nizet Isabelle
Published: March 2017

Dans le contexte de la mise en oeuvre de programmes par compétences en enseignement secondaire au Québec, nous analysons le processus de construction de savoirs professionnels d’enseignants du secteur de l’éducation des adultes, dans le cadre d’une recherche-formation collaborative qui a duré deux ans et qui était centrée exclusivement sur le développement de la compétence professionnelle à évaluer les apprentissages. Les enseignants y étaient invités à se former pour former leurs pairs. À partir de l’analyse de contenu d’extraits d’échanges ayant eu lieu durant quatre journées de formation sur un ensemble de vingt-sept, nous avons réalisé, une fois le projet terminé, une étude visant à repérer les mécanismes par lesquels les participants attribuent une valeur aux savoirs de formation. L’étude a révélé la difficulté des enseignants à construire des savoirs professionnels de référence, alors que les savoirs issus de leur expérience jouissenta priorid’une crédibilité et d’une légitimité plus grandes que les savoirs construits dans un espace de formation. Ce constat nous amène à interroger les conditions de développement de compétences professionnelles par des enseignants en exercice.