bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Corporate Social Responsibility dan Nilai Perusahaan: Dampak Variabel Kontekstual
Authors: Muawanah Umi , Hayati Nurul
Published: October 2019

The empirical evidence of the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and company value is still inconclusive and raises a discussion space for researchers about what and how it affects. This study aims to analyze these. The analysis model was compiled by covering four control variables namely size, market share, leverage, and company growth. The results of the Regression analysis showed that the CSR disclosure index had a negative effect on firm value. This effect occurs when the analysis model includes four contextual variables. However, if the analysis did not include four control variables in the model, the results were opposite. These results have the following research implications as well as subject to methodological limitations.
Model CSR dalam Penguatan Modal Sosial dan Peran Kelembagaan Masyarakat
Authors: Suwandi S. , Sukaris S. , Faris Abdurahman
Published: October 2019

The issue of community independence is the central theme of national development which is the responsibility of all elements of the nation, including government, the private sector and any organization. Viewed from the government's point of view, this is clearly seen from the partisanship of empowerment policies and development through village funds that are very adequate to reach a developed and empowered village. The implementation or practice of corporate social responsibility has a direct influence on the role of community institutions and the role of community institutions directly influences the strengthening of community social capital. This community institution directly influences the improvement of community welfare and CSR programs must be able to increase community capacity for long-term activities (sustainable). The company must continue to encourage program recipients to have responsibility and ownership of the program implemented in order to strengthen social capital and the Company must implement a more concrete CSR program in increasing income economically because it is the main goal in the concept triple bottom CSR.
Telaah Profil Karakter Kinerja sebagai Upaya Pengembangan Kesuksesan Karir Mahasiswa
Authors: Ismira Ismira , Ahman Ahman , Supriatna Mamat , Jendriadi Jendriadi
Published: October 2019

Karakter kinerja adalah semua aspek identitas diri individu termasuk cara berpikir, sikap dan keterampilan yang terinternalisasi dan menjadi kebiasaan individu dalam menjalankan pekerjaan. Karakter kinerja menjadi modal dasar dalam mencapai kesuksesan karier. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif dan menggunakan instrumen karakter kinerja mahasiswa yang mengukur tiga aspek yaitu aspek pengetahuan, sikap dan keterampilan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas karakter kinerja mahasiswa berada dalam kategori berkualitas dengan rata-rata 61,17%. Aspek pengetahuan berada pada angka 61,4% dengan kriteria berkualitas, aspek sikap 74,4 % dengan kriteria berkualitas dan aspek keterampilan 47,72% dengan cukup berkualitas.
Pengaruh Kompetensi terhadap Kinerja Dosen Penddikan Agama Islam pada Universitas-Universitas di Padang
Authors: Akbar Akbar
Published: October 2019

This research is motivated by the phenomenon related to PAI lecturer performance that is not optimal yet. The government has issued policies to improve the quality of lecturers as an effort to improve the quality of education through the improvement of welfare. However, conditions in the field show that some lecturers who have received the professional allowance have not shown any significant performance improvement. Some lecturers who have very good competence sometimes not followed by high performance, this is reflected from the results of the lecturer's performance.The purpose of this research are: (1) to know the level of competence and performance of lecturers of PAI in Padang city (2) to analyze efforts to improve the performance of PAI lecturers in Padang city (3) to find the level of competence influence on PAI lecturer performance in Padang city.This research is a quantitative type with survey method and correlational approach. The population is PAI lecturers at state universities in the city of Padang totaling 30 people. The sampling technique is total sampling. Data collection techniques used were the dissemination of questionnaires, documentation and literature study. While the data analysis technique used is the normality test Kolmogorof Smirnov method. Test validity using Product Moment Pearson correlation formula. Test reliability using Alpha Cronbach and processing analysis using SPSS version 15.The research findings are: (1) the actual condition of PAI lecturer competence in public universities in Padang city is generally quite good (TCR = 3,93 / 5,00 or = 76,98%) whereas actual condition of teaching performance of lecturer PAI lecturers at state universities in Padang city were in good condition (TCR = 3.81 / 5.00 or = 69.64 %). (2) The efforts to improve the performance of PAI lecturers according to the authors include: Planning the development of lecturer's performance, organizing lecturer performance assessment, conducting lecturer performance assessment with sustainability, supervising the performance of lecturers as well as following up the results of lecturer performance assessment. (3) there is a significant positive correlation between lecturer competence and lecturer performance of 22,3 %, meaning competence contribute to lecturer performance.Suggested to the lecturers of PAI to improve the competence to produce performance as expected. The various parties who have responsibility to improve the performance of lecturers are expected to give attention to the increased competence of PAI lecturers in order to give a significant influence in order to improve the quality of national education.
Junior High School Students’ Writing Mastery on English Decriptive and Recount Texts
Authors: Suci Febri Rama , Shalihah Maratus , Darmayenti Darmayenti
Published: October 2019

This paper aimed at finding out and describe deeply the students’ writing skill and their mastery on descriptive and recount texts. This was a descriptive research type. There were 22 students at class VIII of Junior High School 2 Sintoga as respondents of the research.  Writing tests on descriptive and recount texts were used to collect the data. The data were classified into excellent, good, fair, poor, and very poor by using Jacob’ theory and calculated the data on percentage by using formula Sudijono. It was found that  the students got fair skill for both mean score of students based on component writing descriptive and recount texts (57.18 and 58.1).  For the each component of genres, they got lower score on content, organization of text, vocabulary, and language use. On descriptive text, there were 16 students’ mastery on generic structure for beginning stage and 8 students for developing stage. Meanwhile, for generic structure of recount text 10 students were mastery on generic structure for beginning stage, 11 students for developing stage, and 1 student for consolidating stage. Most of students made the mistakes in orientation and events. Some students who did not give the information of the place (where), time (where), and the reason (why) clearly in the orientation. In the events, some students wrote their experience unchronologicaly. It is concluded that the students’ mastery on writing descriptive and recount texts are fair category. It implies that the students should improve their writing skill through building writing habit and English teacher should be able to find out effective techniques and strategies in teaching writing skills.
Religiões públicas e demandas por reconhecimento: reflexões a partir dos dados da pesquisa com jovens participantes de movimentos religiosos de massa na cidade do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Gracino Junior Paulo , Targino Janine , Rezende Gabriel Silva
Published: October 2019

Resumo: Neste artigo, procuramos inventariar o perfil e o posicionamento público dos jovens participantes de eventos religiosos de massa, ocorridos na cidade do Rio de Janeiro entre os anos de 2013 e 2016. Mais especificamente, trata-se de tornar público e aprofundar as análises de um conjunto de dados auferidos pelo projeto “As novas configurações da religião no século XXI”. Para os objetivos que perseguimos neste artigo, focaremos nossas atenções no conjunto de dados que permitem traçar o perfil sociodemográfico dos participantes, bem como os que revelam a sua opinião a respeito de temas controversos. Neste sentido, pretendemos compreender o contraste entre a opinião pública de grupos religiosos ligados às igrejas pentecostais e a de grupos ligados a outras denominações religiosas.
Distribuição do tecido ocular no Estado de São Paulo: análise por razões de descarte de córneas
Authors: Pessoa João Luis Erbs , Schirmer Janine , Freitas Denise de , Knihs Neide da Silva , Roza Bartira de Aguiar
Published: October 2019

Objetivo identificar os motivos da recusa de córneas. Método estudo transversal, retrospectivo, descritivo e correlacional, composto por 5.560 córneas ópticas. As informações foram extraídas do banco de dados da Central de Notificação, Captação e Doação de Órgãos (CNCDO), bem como de prontuários de doadores. A estatística descritiva foi utilizada para a análise das variáveis categóricas e testes específicos, com nível de significância de 5% para avaliar as associações entre as variáveis. Este estudo atendeu aos aspectos éticos da pesquisa científica. Resultados 60% dos doadores eram do sexo masculino e 40% morreram por problemas circulatórios. Os principais motivos de recusa informados pelas equipes de transplante são a idade do doador e a contagem de células endoteliais. Para cada ano adicionado à idade do doador, há uma redução de 1% na chance de que essa córnea seja usada para transplante, e para cada acréscimo de 100 células por mm2 aumenta as chances de que essa córnea seja usada em 9%. Conclusão a principal causa de recusa na aceitação do tecido corneano está relacionada à idade e à contagem de células endoteliais.
Tecnologias desenvolvidas para a educação em saúde de idosos na comunidade: revisão integrativa da literatura
Authors: Sá Guilherme Guarino de Moura , Silva Fernanda Lorrany , Santos Ana Maria Ribeiro dos , Nolêto Julyanne dos Santos , Gouveia Márcia Teles de Oliveira , Nogueira Lídya Tolstenko
Published: October 2019

Objetivo identificar na literatura científica as tecnologias desenvolvidas para a educação em saúde de idosos na comunidade. Método revisão integrativa que incluiu artigos originais indexados nas bases de dados Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct e Cochrane, sem restrição de tempo e idioma. A análise dos resultados ocorreu na forma descritiva, em cinco categorias analíticas. Resultados foram selecionados 15 artigos, publicados em revistas nacionais e internacionais, com predomínio de estudos experimentais que testaram os efeitos das tecnologias. Os tipos de tecnologia educacional desenvolvidos foram material impresso, software e vídeo, além de maquete e suporte telefônico. O tema mais abordado foi a queda. Os estudos mostraram que os tipos de tecnologia encontrados são viáveis para a educação em saúde de idosos na comunidade. Conclusão as tecnologias desenvolvidas para a educação em saúde de idosos foram múltiplas e mostraram-se eficazes para serem utilizadas em intervenções na comunidade.
Avaliação de desempenho por competências em enfermeiros hospitalares
Authors: Soares Mirelle Inácio , Leal Laura Andrian , Resck Zélia Marilda Rodrigues , Terra Fábio de Souza , Chaves Lucieli Dias Pedreschi , Henriques Silvia Helena
Published: October 2019

Objetivo avaliar as frequências das competências profissionais de enfermeiros hospitalares, discutindo aquelas de maior e menor frequência atribuídas. Método estudo descritivo, transversal e quantitativo, com 45 enfermeiros pertencentes a um hospital de alta complexidade do interior paulista. Utilizou-se o Questionário de Avaliação de Competências, traduzido e validado no Brasil, composto por 27 itens em cinco domínios: Profissionalismo, Comunicação, Gerenciamento, Processo de enfermagem e Resolução de problemas. Para a análise dos dados empregou-se a estatística descritiva. Resultados constatou-se que 80% dos participantes correspondiam ao sexo feminino e 20% ao masculino. A idade variou entre 25 e 63 anos, com média de 40,02 anos e a média do tempo de experiência profissional foi de 13,39 anos. As competências “Comunicação com o pessoal administrativo do hospital” e “Participação em pesquisas científicas e/ou aplicação de resultados” tiveram as frequências menores; já o “Comprometimento com a pontualidade e a carga horária de trabalho” e o “Compromisso com as diretrizes éticas da profissão” foram avaliadas com as frequências mais elevadas. Conclusão avaliar o desempenho por competências torna-se imprescindível para os gestores e os centros formadores, pois contribui para a identificação das lacunas de conhecimentos, habilidades e atitudes dos profissionais, promovendo a elaboração e a implementação de estratégias para o seu desenvolvimento.
Incerteza dos cuidadores familiares na doença de pacientes sob cuidados paliativos e fatores associados
Authors: Arias-Rojas Mauricio , Carreño-Moreno Sonia , Posada-López Carolina
Published: October 2019

Objetivo descrever o nível de incerteza dos cuidadores familiares na doença de pacientes sob cuidados paliativos e descobrir associações entre o perfil do cuidador e os níveis de incerteza. Método estudo correlacional descritivo, realizado com 300 cuidadores familiares de pacientes hospitalizados. A caracterização sociodemográfica do cuidador e do paciente foram utilizadas para avaliar o perfil do cuidador, assim como a escala Incerteza na Doença do cuidador familiar. O teste de correlação Rô de Spearman foi aplicado para detectar associações. Resultados a média encontrada para o nível de incerteza da doença foi de 91,7 pontos. As análises revelaram correlações significativas entre o nível de incerteza e a dependência do paciente (r=0,18; p=0,001), avaliação dos sintomas (r=0,312; p<0,001) tempo como cuidador (r=0,131; p=0,023), percepção de apoio dos profissionais de saúde (r=-0,16; p=0,048), família (r=-0,145; p=0,012) e apoio religioso (r=-0,131; p=0,050). Conclusões há altos níveis de incerteza do cuidador na doença do paciente. Esses níveis estão associados com a condição de saúde e os sintomas do paciente cuidado, o tempo como cuidador e o apoio percebido dos profissionais de saúde, família e religião.
Autoestima e o consumo de álcool, de tabaco e de outras substâncias em trabalhadores terceirizados
Authors: Nadaleti Nayara Pires , Ribeiro Jefferson Felipe , Ferreira Poliana Martins , Santos Sérgio Valverde Marques dos , Terra Fábio de Souza
Published: October 2019

Objetivo avaliar a autoestima, o consumo de álcool, de tabaco e de outras substâncias em trabalhadores terceirizados de uma universidade pública. Método estudo descritivo-analítico, transversal, quantitativo, desenvolvido com 316 trabalhadores terceirizados de um município do Sudeste do Brasil. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um instrumento de caracterização, da Escala de Autoestima de Rosenberg e do Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test. Para a análise de dados, utilizaram-se a estatística descritiva, o teste de qui-quadrado de Pearson, o teste exato de Fisher, odds ratio e regressão logística. Resultados a maioria dos trabalhadores possuía autoestima alta e alguns utilizavam álcool, tabaco, maconha e inalantes. Constatou-se associação significativa entre sexo, faixa etária e turno de trabalho com a autoestima; entre o risco de desenvolver problemas relacionados ao consumo de álcool com sexo, faixa etária, estado civil, crença religiosa e quantidade de filhos; entre a prática de atividade física e o risco de desenvolver problemas relacionados ao consumo de derivados do tabaco. Conclusão este estudo contribui para o aumento do conhecimento devido ao número reduzido de pesquisas envolvendo esta temática e para os enfermeiros terem subsídios para atuação junto a esta população, utilizando-se de estratégias para combater os fatores desencadeadores de desordens psíquicas.
Influence of social stress on value of minimal anesthetic concentration of isuflurano in guan (Penelope obscura) captured in wildlife
Authors: Lunardeli Bruno , Moraes Aury N. , Bach Eloisa C. , Kuci Cristiana C. , Costa Átila , Costa Adson , Baldini Maria H.M. , Antonelli Marzia
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to determine and evaluate whether there are differences in values of MAC in wildlife captured guan (Penelope obscura) under different conditions of social stress. This study used 27 bird species guan (P. obscura), divided into two groups: animals kept in the same enclosure (Collective Group) and animals kept in individual cages (Individual Group). The research was conducted at the Advanced Research Base of IBAMA, Painel/SC, and at the Clinical Veterinary Hospital of the “Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina”, Lages/SC. The birds were captured using network trap with manual disarmament and transported to the Veterinary Hospital in cages. The animals were fasted for 2 to 6 hours before the procedure; anesthetic induction was performed with isoflurane for instrumentation. The isoflurane CAM was placed in the target value 1.3v% in the first animal of each group, and waited 15 minutes for the nociceptive (electric) stimulus, in the value of 50 hertz and 50mA, held in faradic form (3 consecutive simple stimuli, followed by 2 continuous stimuli). The stimulus was performed on the lateral side of the left pelvic limb in the tibiotarsal region, and the electrodes were fixed with a 22G needle at a distance of 5cm between them. The bird’s responses to the stimulus were considered positive (wing movements, head or vocalization) or negative (not presented movements of wings, head or vocalization) and the MAC value of the animal was recorded. Negative responses reduced next birds’ MAC value by about 10%, and MAC positive responses increased by about 10%. Statistical analysis was done by methods up and down and analyze quantal for MAC and paired t-test for equivalent or t-test for variances not equal variances for the physiological variables. At the end of the experiment, the birds were reintroduced in the same capture area. The MAC value of isoflurane in the Collective Group was 1.4v% and the Individual Group 1.9v% to 0.903atm. It is observed that guan (P. obscura) in the Collective Group showed lesser anesthetic resistance to isoflurane than the birds in the Individual Group, showing that some levels of social stress can influence the MAC values of the isoflurane.
Risk factors for high bulk milk somatic cell counts in dairy herds from Campos das Vertentes region, Minas Gerais State, Brazil: a case-control study
Authors: Costa Geraldo M. , Mesquita Alan A. , Rocha Christiane M.B.M. , Bruhn Fabio R.P. , Andrade Rafaella S. , Custódio Dircéia A.C. , Braz Mirian S. , Pinto Sandra M.
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT: High bulk milk somatic cell counts (BMSCC) are indicative of failures related to the control of mastitis in the herd, which compromises the quality of the milk and generates great losses for the producers and for the industry. A case-control study was carried out in dairy herds in the Campos das Vertentes region, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, in order to contribute to the knowledge of the risk factors involved with elevated BMSCC. The study involved 46 dairy herds, of which 30 were considered cases (BMSCC ≥700,000 cells/mL of milk) and 16 control farms (BMSCC ≤200,000 cells/mL of milk). Sixteen qualitative variables and four quantitative variables were analyzed. The results showed that the risk factors for BMSCC ≥700,000 cells/mL were the presence of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae pathogens in bulk milk, non-use of pre and post-dipping, non-use of disposable paper towel for drying of mammary glands, non-monitoring of mastitis in the herd by means of California Mastitis Test (CMT) or individual somatic cell counts (SCC), non-implementation of the milking line and therapy of dry cows and failures in hygiene of teats and udders before milking. Moderate correlations were also observed between the elevation of BMSCC and counts of S. aureus and BMSCC and counts S. agalactiae in bulk milk, and a moderate correlation between S. aureus and S. agalactiae counts in bulk milk. Failures with regard to the maintenance and use of milking equipment, including manual pressure application in milking assemblies, unregulated milking vacuum pressure, and vacuum loss during milking, and maintenance failures of the milking machine and bulk milk tank were also pointed out as important risk factors of BMSCC elevation. The results of this study provided subsidies for the elaboration of more effective programs for mastitis control and improvement of raw milk quality, reducing the losses caused by the disease to producers and industry.
Evaluation of pulmonary maturity in bovine neonates: analysis of amniotic fluid
Authors: Dantas Gabriela N. , Santarosa Bianca P. , Santos Vitor H. , Benesi Fernando J. , Gonçalves Roberto C.
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT: Considering the representativeness of dairy cattle in our country, the concern about the mortality rates of the animals increases each time. Regarding to calf mortality, the Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) has an important relevance during the neonatal period, and it is present in immature lungs. The amniotic fluid is in direct contact with the fetus, and it is able to offer evidence about his maturity. The aim of this study was to standardize the characteristics of the amniotic fluid, color, aspect, viscosity, quantification of lamellar body and surfactant evaluation by the Clements test and cytology, of term-born, mature and healthy calves. There were used 50 Black and White Holstein calves, which mothers were observed at calving in order to collect the amniotic fluid by puncture in the moment of exposure of the fetal membrane through the vaginal canal. Most amniotic fluid had a clear and hazy appearance due to varying degrees of viscosity and the presence or absence of clots. The Clements test could be adapted to the bovine species by the modification consisting in the addition of 3mL of amniotic fluid and 1mL of 95% ethanol. The methodology of the lamellar body count by the automated particle counter is not applicable for the bovine because of the small size of their lamellar body. The Nile Blue staining is unsatisfactory on predicting fetal maturity on the bovine species, different from cytology using Hematoxylin-Shorr stain. The presence of orange cells, increase in large amounts at the end of pregnancy. The cell stained orange counting, cells which are found in great amounts at the end of pregnancy. The present study stablished new parameters for evaluation of fetal and pulmonary maturity in the bovine species.
Acetabular ventroversion using the sacroiliac wedge, with or without pelvic osteotomies in dogs: an ex vivo study
Authors: Ikenaga Fernanda M. , Rocha Jessé R. , Carvalho Leonardo L. , Honsho Cristiane S. , Dias Fernanda G.G. , Costa Rodrigo C. , Rocha Thiago A.S.S. , Dias Luís G.G.G.
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT: Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a common condition observed in the surgical clinics for small animals. Among the surgical techniques for management of CHD, triple pelvic osteotomy and sacroiliac wedge promote acetabular lateral axial rotation (ventroversion), increasing acetabular coverage and joint stability. The present study aimed to evaluate radiographically, by measuring the Norberg angle (NA) and the acetabular coverage percentage (ACP), the acetabular ventroversion induced by the sacroiliac wedge technique, with or without pelvic osteotomies; we also checked the feasibility of wedges made of polyamide with an angulation of 20° and 30°. The software used to measure NA and ACP was AutoCAD® 2009. Pelves from 10 canine corpses were evaluated radiographically at four time-points: M0 (Control Group), M1 (wedges of 20° and 30°), M2 and M3 (wedges associated with bilateral pubis and ischium osteotomies, respectively). There was no significant increase in the acetabular ventroversion at M1, M2, and M3. The polyamide sacroiliac wedge technique proved to be feasible, stable, and easy to apply. Further, the software proved to be efficient and easy to use for NA and ACP measurements. In the present study, even in the cases of non-dysplasic adult canine corpses, it was concluded that the sacroiliac wedge technique does not require to be accompanied by pubis and ischial osteotomies because they did not significantly increase the NA and ACP.
Detection of enteric agents into a cats’ shelter with cases of chronic diarrhea in Southern Brazil
Authors: Mósena Ana Cristina S. , Cruz Dafne L. , Canal Cláudio W. , Marques Sandra M.T. , Valle Stella F. , Soares João Fábio , Mattos Mary Jane T. , Costa Fernanda V.A.
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT: This study carried out a survey about enteropathogenic agents in domestic cats’ shelter as a stage of investigation for the intermittent chronic diarrhea. Individual fecal samples from 39 cats with free access to the external environment were submitted to parasitological examination, parvovirus, and coronavirus by PCR, and Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia spp. and Tritrichomonas foetus by real-time PCR. From the cats evaluated, 30 (76.9%) were positive for one or more enteric agents, and coinfections were observed in 11 cats samples (28.2%). Helminth eggs were observed in 48.7% of cats (19/30), 16 (41%) were positive for parvovirus or coronavirus and 25.6% (10/30) were infected by protozoa. From the positives for protozoa, five cats were positive to T. foetus (12.82%). The first finding of this protozoan through PCR was in the southern Brazil, and the second was in the whole country. Chronic diarrhea in cats may be multifactorial in shelter animals where the population density is high and the control of parasitic, and viral infections are deficient. Moreover, it is due to poor hygiene conditions in these shelters. The factors associated with the proliferation of infectious diseases in shelters are correlated with new pathogens infections such as T. foetus.
Enterotoxin-encoding genes in Staphylococcus aureus from buffalo milk
Authors: Moura Emmanuella O. , Rangel Adriano H.N. , Macêdo Cláudia S. , Urbano Stela A. , Novaes Luciano P. , Lima Júnior Dorgival M.
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT: This paper investigated the occurrence of Staphylococcus aureus and the detection of enterotoxin-encoding genes of these strains in milk collected from 30 Murrah buffaloes used to produce dairy products in Brazil. A total of 68 strains of Staphylococcus aureus were found as identified by conventional laboratory tests, and thus screened for sea, seb, sec, sed, see, seg, seh and sei enterotoxin-encoding genes by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Twelve strains containing enterotoxin-amplified genes were found, with higher expression for the sei and seh genes. These results can be attributed to animal health and inadequate cleaning of the equipment, indicating the need for better quality control in animal production and health lines. The results of this study with the presence of pathogens and their enterotoxigenic potential indicate a source of food poisoning, as well as being a pioneering study in the detection of new enterotoxins for buffalo milk.
Hypomagnesemia in dairy cattle in Uruguay
Authors: Doncel Benjamín , Capelesso Alsiane , Giannitti Federico , Cajarville Cecilia , Macías-Rioseco Melissa , Silveira Caroline , Costa Ricardo A. , Riet-Correa Franklin
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT: An outbreak of hypomagnesemia is reported in Holstein dairy cattle grazing lush oat (Avena sativa) pasture in Uruguay. Nine of 270 (3.3%) cows died in May-July (autumn-winter) 2017. These nine cows were from 2 to 9-years-old (1st-6th lactation), with 22 to 194 days of lactation and 15.8 to 31.4L of daily milk production. Two cows with acute sialorrhea, muscle spasms, lateral recumbency, weakness, opisthotonos, and coma, were euthanized and necropsied. No significant macroscopic or histological lesions were found. One untreated clinically-affected cow and eight out of 14 clinically healthy cows of the same group under similar management and production conditions had low serum levels of Mg (lower than 0.7mmol/L). Secondarily, both clinically affected cows and six out of 14 healthy cows had low serum Ca levels. The K/(Ca+Mg) ratio of two oat forages, corn silage, and ration was 5.10, 7.73, 2.45, and 0.85, respectively. A K/(Ca+Mg) ratio lower than 2.2 represents a risk for hypomagnesemia. The difference between the contribution-requirement of minerals in the diet was established and a daily deficiency of Mg (-0.36g/day), Na (-25.2g/day) and Ca (-9.27g/day) was found, while K (184.42g/day) and P (12.81g/day) were in excess. The diet was reformulated to correct the deficiencies and the disease was controlled by the daily administration of 80g of magnesium oxide, 80g of calcium carbonate and 30g sodium chloride per cow. It is concluded that hypomagnesemia is a cause of mortality in dairy cattle in Uruguay, and that the condition can be prevented by appropriate diet formulation.
Serum amyloid A and muscle activity biomarkers in horses submitted to equestrian show jumping
Authors: Carvalho Filho Wilson P. , Fonseca Leandro A. , Girardi Fabricia M. , Bento Lucas D. , Souto Pollyanna C. , Orozco Andres M.O.
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum amyloid A (SAA) and biomarkers of muscle activity of horses submitted to show jumping activity. To do this, the variables SAA, glucose, lactate and the biomarkers creatine kinase (CK) and aspartate amino transferase (AST) were evaluated in 10 horses submitted to the show jumping exercise in a tournament for beginners. The evaluations occurred before exercise (T0), immediately after (T1), 30 minutes (T2), 60 minutes (T3) and 24 hours after the end (T4). Data were evaluated using analysis of variance for repeated measures. The statistical software SAEG 9.1 was used to verify the level of significance between the moments for P<0.05. Glucose presented a difference between the moments T0 (97.7±13.3mg/dL) and T1 (79.7±14.1mg/dL). Lactate presented elevation in T1 (15.3±6.1mmol/L) compared to the others T0 (3.8±0.8mmol/L), T2 (6.5±3.9mmol/L), T3 (5.3±2.2mmol/L) and T4 (5.1±1.6mmol/L). The CK showed a significant difference between T0 (82.8±51.2U/L) and T1 (140.1±58.5U/L) and between T4 (74.4±43.1U/L) with T1 (140.1±58.5U/L). The AST presented no difference between moments. The show jumping activity with one-meter obstacles did not induce changes in the SAA protein between the moments.
Prognostic value of coupling interval, prematurity index and heart rate variability in Boxer dogs
Authors: Carvalho Elizabeth Regina , Zacché Evandro , Fenerich Michelli , Camacho Aparecido Antônio , Sousa Marlos G.
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT: Boxer dogs with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) can experience sudden cardiac death regardless of presence/absence of clinical signs. The aims of this retrospective study were two-fold: 1) to investigate the coupling interval (CI) and prematurity index (PI) of ventricular arrhythmias (VA), and the heart rate variability (HRV) in Boxers, and 2) to evaluate their impact on overall survival time. The first 24-hour Holter 36 client-owned Boxer dogs meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria were evaluated for the number, morphology, site of origin, complexity, CI and PI, of ventricular premature complexes (VPCs), and time domain HRV. The effect on survival was assessed, considering the presence/absence of ventricular tachycardia (VT), and syncope. All-cause mortality was considered as the end-point, with median survival times being obtained by Kaplan-Meier analyses and compared by log-rank test. Polymorphic VPCs were more common in symptomatic dogs than asymptomatic. VPCs in dogs with VT were less premature, due to the influence of heart rate on PI despite comparable CI. The PI and mean heart rate (HRme) were significantly different between VT and non-VT dogs but did not discriminate adequately between groups as standalone tests. Median survival time was shorter in Boxer dogs with VT (463 vs 1645 days, HR: 4.31, P=0.03). The HRV parameters, SDNN and SDANN, were both associated with prognosis. The CI and PI were not demonstrated to be prognostic surrogates in Boxer dogs with VA. HRme≥112bpm is 100% sensitive but only 46% specific for detecting VT in Boxers on the 24-hour Holter. Presence of VT, SDNN≤245ms, or SDANN≤134ms at the time of the first 24-hour Holter was associated with a shorter survival.
Salmonellosis in calves without intestinal lesions
Authors: Guizelini Carolina C. , Pupin Rayane C. , Leal Cássia R.B. , Ramos Carlos A.N. , Pavarini Saulo P. , Gomes Danilo C. , Martins Tessie B. , Lemos Ricardo A.A.
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT: Salmonellosis is a known cause of enteric disorders in calves. However, cases in the septicemic form may not present enteric lesions, which may lead the veterinary practitioner to not suspect salmonellosis, compromising the diagnosis. The current study describes the epidemiological, clinical, pathological and immunohistochemical aspects of septicemic salmonellosis in calves without enteric lesions. The protocols involving bovine material submitted to the Pathology Laboratory (LAP) of the “Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia” (FAMEZ) of the “Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso do Sul” (UFMS) from January 1995 to July 2018 were studied. Cases confirmed or suggestive of septicemic salmonellosis in calves without enteric manifestations were selected. Fragments of the liver, lung, and spleen embedded in paraffin were submitted to immunohistochemistry (IHC). Only cases in which there was positive marking on the IHC or culture isolation of Salmonella were included in this study. Of a total of 5,550 cattle examined in the period, ten presented septicemic salmonellosis without enteric lesions. Clinical signs included mucosal pallor, apathy, hyperthermia, and dyspnea. Only three calves presented diarrhea, and two were found dead before clinical changes were observed. The most common necropsy findings were hepatosplenomegaly; yellow, orange or brown discolored livers; pale mucous membranes; inflated and sometimes red lungs; fibrin or fluid within body cavities; and gallbladder filled with inspissated bile. Jaundice was observed in three calves that had a concomitant infection with Anaplasma sp. Microscopically, paratyphoid hepatic nodules and interstitial pneumonia were the most frequent manifestations, followed by thrombosis and bacterial colonies in the spleen, lung, liver, and brain. A strong positive marking was observed in IHC, predominantly in the lung and to a lesser extent in the liver. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) indicated the Dublin serotype as the causative agent in the samples of the four calves submitted to this procedure. In calves, the septicemic form was the major cause of death due to salmonellosis. Septicemic salmonellosis was usually not accompanied by diarrhea. The clinical signs of septicemia are nonspecific and of little assistance in the diagnosis. IHC has been shown to be efficient in the detection of the agent, mainly in the lung and especially in situations where it is not possible to perform bacterial culture.
Effects of a high-intensity pulmonary rehabilitation program on the minute ventilation/carbon dioxide output slope during exercise in a cohort of patients with COPD undergoing lung resection for non-small cell lung cancer
Authors: Perrotta Fabio , Cennamo Antonio , Cerqua Francesco Saverio , Stefanelli Francesco , Bianco Andrea , Musella Salvatore , Rispoli Marco , Salvi Rosario , Meoli Ilemando
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT Objective: Preoperative functional evaluation is central to optimizing the identification of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who are candidates for surgery. The minute ventilation/carbon dioxide output (VE/VCO2) slope has proven to be a predictor of surgical complications and mortality. Pulmonary rehabilitation programs (PRPs) could influence short-term outcomes in patients with COPD undergoing lung resection. Our objective was to evaluate the effects of a PRP on the VE/VCO2 slope in a cohort of patients with COPD undergoing lung resection for NSCLC. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 25 consecutive patients with COPD participating in a three-week high-intensity PRP prior to undergoing lung surgery for NSCLC, between December of 2015 and January of 2017. Patients underwent complete functional assessment, including spirometry, DLCO measurement, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Results: There were no significant differences between the mean pre- and post-PRP values (% of predicted) for FEV1 (61.5 ± 22.0% vs. 62.0 ± 21.1%) and DLCO (67.2 ± 18.1% vs. 67.5 ± 13.2%). Conversely, there were significant improvements in the mean peak oxygen uptake (from 14.7 ± 2.5 to 18.2 ± 2.7 mL/kg per min; p < 0.001) and VE/VCO2 slope (from 32.0 ± 2.8 to 30.1 ± 4.0; p < 0.01). Conclusions: Our results indicate that a high-intensity PRP can improve ventilatory efficiency in patients with COPD undergoing lung resection for NSCLC. Further comprehensive prospective studies are required to corroborate these preliminary results.
Cardinal temperatures and modeling of vegetative development in guava
Authors: Ferreira Mábele de C. , Martins Fabrina B. , Florêncio Gabriel W. L. , Pasin Liliana A. A. P.
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to estimate cardinal temperatures (base, optimum, and maximum), and simulate the vegetative development of guava crop through phyllochron (linear) and Wang and Engel (nonlinear) models at the seedling phase. The experiment was conducted in Itajubá, MG, Brazil (22° 24’ 46.43” S 45° 26’ 48.94” W), for two years in a completely randomized design with twelve sowing dates and five experimental units per treatment, totaling sixty experimental units. The cardinal temperatures were estimated using twelve methods described in the literature and the values were: base, 10.9 °C, optimum, 17.3 °C and maximum, 51.2 °C. The phyllochron model was superior to Wang and Engel’s model for simulation of vegetative growth of guava, with root mean square error of 1.5 leaves.
Temporal stability of soil moisture in banana cropping area in the Brazilian semiarid region
Authors: Araújo Diego C. dos S. , Montenegro Suzana M. G. L. , Montenegro Abelardo A. de A. , Santos Daniella P. dos , Rodrigues Renato A. S.
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT Soil moisture is essential for agricultural production. Knowledge on its spatial-temporal variability is indispensable to support agriculture, and it is strongly influenced by cultural practices, soil cover conditions and irrigation methods. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the temporal stability and spatial distribution of soil moisture as a function of the use of banana leaves as soil cover in a plot under conventional sprinkler irrigation and cultivated with banana in the Brazilian semiarid region. The study area was divided in two sectors, with and without covering using banana leaves. Soil moisture was monitored before and after irrigation, at 16 times, using FALKER HidroFarm sensors installed on a transect with 11 units spaced by 8 m, in each sector. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, temporal stability and Spearman correlation test. The morphology of the banana leaves and the irrigation system used contributed to lower soil moisture in the covered sector at all monitoring times. Variations in the physical-hydraulic properties of the soil promoted variations in soil moisture with the position of the sensors in the ground. The temporal stability technique allowed the identification of points that represent the mean behavior of soil moisture throughout the area. The use of banana leaf residues caused less soil wetting using sprinkler irrigation, indicating the need to pre-grind the material or use localized irrigation systems, practices that are not very accessible to small farmers.
Rooting of sweet potato seedlings submitted to supplemental calcium and phosphorus nutrition on substrate
Authors: Ichikawa Everton T. M. , Fernandes Adalton M. , Mota Lydia Helena da S. de O.
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the rooting and growth of sweet potato seedlings in trays in response to substrate supplementation with calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P). Two greenhouse experiments were conducted in a randomized block design with a split plot scheme and eight repetitions. In the Ca experiment, the plots were the doses of 0, 100 and 200 mg kg-1 of Ca, and in the P experiment, by the doses of 0, 150 and 300 mg kg-1 of P. In both experiments, the subplots corresponded to the sampling time of seedlings (15, 30, 45, 60 and 75 days after planting). The Ca present in the substrate was sufficient to promote the proper rooting and growth of sweet potato seedlings in the trays. The Ca supply in excess (200 mg kg-1) adversely affected the growth of seedlings that remained in the tray for more than 60 days. Although the seedlings supplied with P showed higher root growth rate after 45 days, the initial P available in the substrate was sufficient to promote the adequate growth of the seedlings in the trays until 60 days.
Production of briquettes using coconut and eucalyptus wastes
Authors: Nunes Eduardo Z. , Andrade Azarias M. de , Dias Júnior Ananias F.
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT This research analyzed the production and characteristics of briquettes composed of residues of Cocos nucifera and Eucalyptus pellita wood. A completely randomized design was used, having seven treatments and five repetitions per treatment. The treatments corresponded to waste percentages of coconut and eucalyptus residues as following: T1: 100% eucalyptus waste; T2: 20% coconut waste + 80% of eucalyptus waste; T3: 40% coconut waste + 60% of eucalyptus waste; T4: 50% coconut waste + 50% of eucalyptus waste; T5: 60% coconut waste + 40% of eucalyptus waste; T6: 80% coconut waste + 20% of eucalyptus waste; and, T7: 100% coconut waste. For the production of briquettes, 0.5% carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) was used as the binder. The mixtures were compacted under a load of 568 kgf cm-² for three minutes. After pressing, the briquettes were air-dried to the equilibrium moisture of the environment and, then, analyzed for physical, chemical and energy characteristics. The data were analyzed through analysis of variance, correlations and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA). The briquettes produced with 100% of C. nucifera residues had the highest equilibrium moisture content, high volatile matter concentrations, and low fixed carbon concentrations. The basic density, the apparent specific mass and the burning rate were not affected by the composition and by the equilibrium moisture of the briquettes.
Mediating cognitive effects of information sharing on the relationship between budgetary participation and managerial performance,
Authors: Lunardi Micheli Aparecida , Zonatto Vinícius Costa da Silva , Nascimento Juliana Constâncio
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT This article aims to analyze the mediating cognitive effects of vertical information sharing in the budgeting process on the relationship between budgetary participation and managerial performance. The behavioral literature in the area of accounting has diverged regarding the cognitive effects of budgetary participation on managerial performance. Evidence found in this literature reveals that there are possible intervening variables in this relationship that may influence the cognitive effects of participation on performance. Considering that budgetary participation can affect the cognition and performance of individuals at work, it is relevant to analyze the budget management practices adopted by organizations and the effects they have on individuals with budgetary responsibilities. The evidence found shows that an organization’s budgetary configuration influences the way information sharing will occur and will consequently have cognitive effects on managerial performance. This descriptive study was conducted by collecting data and employing a quantitative approach to analyze them, using structural equations modeling. The research sample comprised 316 respondents with budgetary responsibilities who carry out the role of controller, controlling manager, or controlling coordinator in Brazilian companies. The results show that budgetary participation positively influences vertical information sharing, which presented a positive influence on managerial performance. Vertical information sharing results from cognitive effects of budgetary participation. Higher levels of vertical information sharing are reflected in lower role ambiguity and better managerial performance. Even if individuals with budgetary responsibilities perceive the existence of information asymmetry in the work environment, its effects on performance are not significant. These results contribute to understanding the mediating cognitive effects of information sharing on the relationship between participation and performance, revealing that the effects of participation on performance may not occur based on a simple causality relationship, but instead based on certain conditioning factors.
GROUP TECHNOLOGY IN PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE: A DIALOGUE BETWEEN ACTION-RESEARCH AND PERMANENT HEALTH EDUCATION
Authors: Nunes Fernanda Costa , Caixeta Camila Cardoso , Pinho Eurides Santos , Souza Adrielle Cristina Silva , Barbosa Maria Alves
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT Objective: to discuss the process of Permanent Health Education conducted with professionals working in Psychosocial Care Centers, on using Group Technology in psychosocial care. Method: this is an action-research where 66 workers from 29 mental health services in a Midwestern Brazilian using Maguerez Arch as data collect strategy. Data was presented according to the chronology of the gathering meetings and discussed from Freire's conception of problematizing education. Results: the participants identified “the lack of knowledge about what group dynamics is and how to use it properly” as a problem to be addressed, having the following as causes: low adherence of users to group activities; poor worker competence in conducting and planning therapeutic groups; little theoretical mastery on group dynamics; inadequate handling of silence and group techniques. The following themes were chosen for theorization: motivation, participation, communication, planning, group structuring and coordination, use of techniques and group experiences. In the action phase, the participants built 16 proposals for interventions, 13 related to the construction of learning spaces and three to the reorganization of group service practices. Conclusion: using the action-research method in this process of Permanent Health Education allowed workers and their teams to exercise critical analysis on working with groups, as well as to become aware on the restrictive aspects of this practice, which led them to find more effective ways for using group technology in mental health care.