bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bilateral simultaneous percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus staged approach: a critical analysis of complications and renal function
Authors: Torricelli Fabio C. M. , Carvalho Regina S. , Marchini Giovanni S. , Danilovic Alexandre , Vicentini Fabio C. , Batagello Carlos A. , Srougi Miguel , Nahas William C. , Mazzucchi Eduardo
Published: December 2020

SUMMARY INTRODUCTION: Patients with bilateral kidney stones and burdened by large stones are challenging cases for endourologists. Simultaneous bilateral percutaneous nephrolithotomy (sbPCNL) is an option; however, it may be accompanied by important morbidity. An alternative is a staged PCNL, operating one side each time. Herein, we compare the impact of sbPCNL and staged PCNL on complication rates and renal function. METHODS: Patients who underwent sbPCNL or staged bilateral PCNL with a frame time of 6 months were searched in our prospectively collected kidney stone database. Groups were compared for age, gender, body mass index (BMI), comorbidities (classification by the American Society of Anesthesiology - ASA), stone size, Guy's score, stone-free status, renal function, blood loss, blood transfusion rate, complication rate, and length of hospital stay. RESULTS: Twenty-six patients and 52 kidney units were enrolled. The mean operative time was 134.7 min. Only 11.3% of cases had complications, all of them minor (Clavien ≤ 2). Overall, the stone-free rate was 61.50%. Comparing the groups, there was a significantly longer operative time in the sbPCNL group (172.5 vs. 126.3 min; p=0.016), as well as a higher transfusion rate (12.5% vs. 5.6%; p=0.036). There was no statistically significant difference in creatinine levels between the groups. Regarding the stone-free rate, there was a significantly higher proportion of patients in the staged PCNL group (64.9% vs. 43.8%; p=0.012). CONCLUSION: sbPCNL is a safe procedure; however, when compared to staged procedures it has a higher transfusion and lower stone-free rate.
Vitamin D status influences cytokine production and MALAT1 expression from the PBMCs of patients with coronary artery disease and healthy controls
Authors: Nowrouzi-Sohrabi Peyman , Kalani Mehdi , Izadpanah Peyman , Ahmadvand Hassan , Fakhour Masoumeh , Fadaei Reza , Khorshidifar Meghdad , Seghatoleslam Atefeh
Published: December 2020

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the long non-coding RNA metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (lncRNA MALAT1) expression and its role in cytokine production from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and non-CAD participants (NCAD). METHODS: Blood samples were taken from 15 patients with CAD and 15 NCAD individuals. The plasma was used for biochemical analyses. MALAT1 and CD36 expressions were evaluated in the isolated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) by real-time PCR. Furthermore, the levels of inflammatory cytokines e.g. interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, and IL-22 were measured in the supernatants of the cultured PBMCs by flow cytometry. RESULTS: The levels of MALAT1 and CD36 were not significantly different between the CAD and NCAD groups. However, a lower level of MALAT1 and CD36 was observed in PBMCs of vitamin D deficient (<15 ng/ml) CAD and NCAD participants. Furthermore, the vitamin D deficient (<15 ng/ml) group showed a significantly higher plasma level of IL-6, IL-10, and IL-22 compared to the non-deficient (≥15 ng/ml) group. In addition, significant positive correlations were found between CD36, IL-22, and fasting blood sugar (FBS) with MALAT1. CONCLUSION: Given that in vitamin D deficient individuals a decreased level of MALAT1 was associated with CD36 expression and increased IL-22 production, vitamin D supplementation may play a role in reducing MALAT1/CD36/IL-22 mediated complications such as T2DM and CAD, especially in vitamin D deficiency.
Eating disorders and psychosis: a review and case report
Authors: Leite Rita Almeida , Santos Tiago , Nunes Patrícia , Brandão Isabel
Published: December 2020

SUMMARY INTRODUCTION: The interplay between eating disorders and psychosis is a challenging field to which little attention has been paid. Its study raises conceptual and methodological questions in both areas, making the diagnosis and management of patients difficult. Such questions are addressed and illustrated with a review and case report. METHODS: The authors present the case of a woman with Anorexia Nervosa and with comorbid Shared Psychotic Disorder, based on a literature review regarding the comorbidity between eating disorders and psychosis. The authors conducted a non-systematic review by searching the PubMed database, using the Mesh Terms “anorexia nervosa”, “bulimia nervosa”, “comorbidity” and “psychotic disorders”. RESULTS: The findings suggest that studies on the subject are limited by issues regarding data on the prevalence of comorbidities, phenomenological aspects of eating disorders, and the interface and integration with psychotic symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: The case presented illustrates the difficulties in managing a patient with a comorbid eating disorder and psychosis. In order to ensure a rigorous assessment of both psychotic and eating disorder symptoms, the focus should be on the pattern of appearance or emergence of symptoms, their phenomenology, clinical and family background of the patient, and clinical status on follow-up.
Pelvic floor parameters in women with gynecological endocrinopathies: a systematic review
Authors: Fante Júlia Ferreira , Ferreira Cristine Homsi Jorge , Juliato Cassia Raquel Teatin , Benetti-Pinto Cristina Laguna , Pereira Glaucia Miranda Varella , Brito Luiz Gustavo Oliveira
Published: December 2020

SUMMARY There is no pooled information about pelvic floor parameters (muscle assessment, disorders) of women with gynecologicaL endocrinopathies (eg. polycystic ovary syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, premature ovarian insufficiency). Given that, a systematic review was performed on the Pubmed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Scielo and PEDro databases regarding the main gynecological endocrinopathies [polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and hyperprolactinemia (HPL)] since their inception to April 2020. Data quality assessment was made by the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) adapted for cross-sectional studies. A total of 4,272 results were retrieved from all databases. After excluding duplicate results and screening by title and abstract, nine studies were selected for quantitative analysis. Seven studies were performed with women with PCOS and two studies with POI. Women with PCOS presented a higher prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) among obese women, a higher thickness of the levator ani muscle, and higher levels of muscle activity measured by surface electromyograph when compared to the control women. Regarding POI, there was no association with UI, FI, and POP. NOS found that the quality assessment for these selected studies ranged from 5 to 8. We concluded that higher pelvic muscle activity and volume were found in women with PCOS, with further studies needed to confirm this data. Literature was scant about POI, CAH, and HPL.
DRIVERS OF SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCTION IN BRAZILIAN HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Duarte Maria Gabriela Pinheiro , Gonçalves Eduardo , Chein Flávia , Taveira Juliana Gonçalves
Published: December 2020

ABSTRACT This article estimates a knowledge production function for Brazilian universities, relating their inputs of scientific activity, such as the total of academic and administrative personnel and investments in scientific research, among others, to their outputs, such as the number of publications and patents. The article applies econometric models for count data, such as the Negative Binomial, for the 2003-2011 period. The overall results show that the main determinants of Brazilian scientific and technological production are the size of the university, its nature (whether public or private), the ratio of teaching staff and graduate students, and total investments in research and research support.
OUTRO OLHAR PARA O FINANCIAMENTO DA PREVIDÊNCIA SOCIAL NO BRASIL: A CENTRALIDADE DA FORMALIZAÇÃO DO TRABALHO, AUMENTO DE PRODUTIVIDADE E GESTÃO DE RECEITAS
Authors: Gentil Denise Lobato , Araújo Eliane Cristina de , Puty Claudio Alberto Castelo Branco , Silva Carlos Patrick A.
Published: December 2020

RESUMO O artigo discute as variáveis relevantes para o financiamento da previdência social no Brasil, que têm sido desconsideradas no debate. Inicialmente, apresenta-se um modelo teórico que indica a relevância da produtividade, da formalização do trabalho e da eficiência de receitas para o financiamento da previdência. Analisa-se, na sequência, a trajetória dessas variáveis no Brasil, com sugestões de medidas para estimulá-las. Por fim, um exercício de simulação é realizado para testar os efeitos de mudanças nas variáveis sugeridas pelo modelo teórico sobre os resultados da previdência. As conclusões indicam que, quando considerados choques positivos na produtividade do trabalho, emprego formal e receita da previdência, o Regime Geral da Previdência Social (RGPS) torna-se superavitário. Uma implicação desse resultado é que os problemas de financiamento da previdência social não são resolvidos pelo corte de benefícios.
Evaluation of purple-fleshed sweetpotato genotypes for root yield, quality and pest resistance
Authors: Melo Raphael Augusto de C , Silva Giovani Olegario da , Vendrame Larissa PC , Pilon Lucimeire , Guimarães Jorge Anderson , Amaro Geovani Bernardo
Published: December 2020

ABSTRACT Production of purple-fleshed sweetpotatoes, source of anthocyanins, pigments with high antioxidant activities, is expected to be extended during the upcoming years, as there is a strong trend to market products promising improved health. This study aimed to evaluate yield, postharvest quality and pest resistance of roots of purple-fleshed sweetpotatoes. Six genotypes (BGBD 0005, BGBD 0080, BGBD 1261, BGBD 1399, BGBD 1402 and BGBD 1405) and the cultivars Beauregard and Brazlândia Roxa as controls were evaluated during two seasons 2018 (Experiment 1) and 2019 (Experiment 2), in Brasília-DF, Brazil. The experiments were conducted in a complete randomized blocks design with four replications, with experimental plots consisting of two rows of six plants. Roots were harvested about 140 days after planting and evaluated for yield, appearance, insect damage and quality characteristics as soluble solids, dry matter and color. All genotypes showed roots with good resistance to soil insects. The highest commercial production of genotypes BGBD 1261, BGBD 0005, and BGBD 1405 associated to quality traits (dry matter content and soluble solids) and pest resistance, showed their potential for being released as cultivars or to be used in breeding programs.
Selection of kale accesses to dehydration post-harvest by model identity test
Authors: Silva Luana Cristina R da , Azevedo Alcinei M , Pedrosa Carlos E , Andrade Júnior Valter C , Valadares Nermy R , Araújo Vanessa V de , Ferreira Evander A
Published: December 2020

ABSTRACT The selection of kale genotypes more resistant to dehydration is important, since this product is marketed fresh and characterized as perishable. For the post-harvest study, the adjustment of regression models is useful. However, when there are many treatments, it is difficult to identify the superior one through the graphical representation of the curves. In this sense, the model identity test groups the curves establishing genotypes that have statistically similar behavior. Thus, we aimed to select kale accesses for post-harvest dehydration using the model identity test. The accumulated loss of fresh matter of 22 kale genotypaes was evaluated, being 19 of the germplasm bank of the UFVJM and three commercial cultivars (COM). The model identity test was used for the statistical grouping of the regression curves. The UFVJM-19 and UFVJM-32 accessions had lower rates of dehydration as a function of time. The test facilitated the interpretation of the results, with a reduction of 22 to six regression curves, helping to select the best genotypes. The UFVJM-19 and UFVJM-32 accessions are the most indicated because they present lower post-harvest dehydration, being the most recommended for commercialization.
Multiple cholangiogenic liver abscesses with cystic transformation of bile ducts
Authors: Troshina S. A. , Stepanova Yu. A. , Vishnevsky V. A.
Published: December 2020

In the present paper we show a rare case of choledocal cyst type IVa according to T. Todani classification in a 46-yearold patient. Four years after cystoenterostomy without cyst excision, a severe cholangitis developed. Multiple small abscesses of the right lobe of the liver were identified. Puncture-drainage and antibacterial treatment was started, diagnostic laparotomy was performed, but the patient's condition progressively worsened. So the patient was admitted to the Vishnevsky National Medical Surgery Research Center, where the diagnosis was confirmed. According to vital indications, a right hepatectomy was performed, a large cyst was removed, and Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy was formed with the left lobar duct. In early postoperative period the patient developed biliary leakage. Late complications include anastomotic stricture with obstructive jaundice and episode of cholangitis, which was resolved by percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography and external-internal biliary drainage. The analysis of literature data, etiology, classification, pathogenesis of cystic transformations of extra- and intrahepatic bile ducts is presented. An assessment of the methods of surgical treatment of the disease and its complications is given. Surgical treatments of choledochal cysts and its complications were evaluated.
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt as minimally invasive method of portal hypertension correction in multi-disciplinary clinic
Authors: Durleshter V. M. , Gabriel’ S. A. , Korochanskaya N. V. , Buhtoyarov A. Yu. , Markov P. V. , Murashko D. S. , Oganesyan O. A. , Izmailova L. G. , Basenko M. A. , Horon'ko Yu. V.
Published: December 2020

Aim. Optimization of the tactics of management of patients with liver cirrhosis who underwent Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt – TIPS based on own experience and literature data. Materials and methods. From 2014 to 2019 years 51 Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt procedures were performed. Results. The indications for Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt procedure were detailed. The tactics of treatment in post-operative period was assessed. Shot-term and long-term results of the treatment were discussed. Especial attention was put to persons who included in patient list of liver transplantation. Conclusion. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt allows obtaining stable decompression in portal system that reduces frequency of bleeding relapse from gastric and esophageal veins. The mortality was decreased, and patients can wait till liver transplantation.
Influence of surface hardening by combined thermal force impacts on VT22 titanium alloy fatigue life and damage
Authors: Bagmutov V. P. , Vodopyanov V. I. , Zakharov I. N. , Denisevich D. S. , Romanenko M. D. , Nazarov N. G.
Published: December 2020

The study covers the influence of electromechanical surface treatment (EMT), non-abrasive ultrasonic finishing (NAUF), their complex influence with subsequent aging on the fatigue life and surface microhardness changes. Samples for research were made of VT22 transition alloy rods after standard thermomechanical treatment. EMT was carried out by sample surface rolling with a roller and applying a high density current between them. As a result, surface thermomechanical treatment was carried out with the local fast surface heating and cooling. NAUF were implemented by shock treatment with an ultrasonic emitter striking on the treated surface. This revealed 1.8 times higher fatigue life when loading by rotational bending (with amplitude of 0.5σв) for samples after NAUF in comparison with the untreated initial state together with a slight increase in microhardness (up to 16 %). EMT reduces microhardness and fatigue life by almost 20 % and 70 %, respectively. EMT + NAUF complex processing has an insignificant effect on microhardness, but it increases fatigue life by 40 % with respect to EMT. Aging at 450 °C for 5 hours increases microhardness after EMT by 30–40 % with a simultaneous increase in fatigue life by 2 times. The aging of samples subjected to EMT + NAUF revealed virtually no increase in microhardness, but increased fatigue life by almost 3 times (as compared to EMT). According to fractography results, the reduction in fatigue life after EMT is associated with a reduction in the crack initiation stage, which virtually excludes this stage of fatigue damage accumulation from the overall sample fatigue life.
Herramientas tecnológicas y su uso en la Universidad del Valle sede Buga
Authors: Lasso-Cardona Luis , Rodriguez-Muñoz Giorman , Llanos-Betancourt Julián
Published: December 2020

Objetivo: evaluar el grado de uso de las herramientas tecnológicas ofrecidas por la Universidad del Valle, en especial en la sede de Buga en los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Métodos: Se utilizó una metodología de enfoque cuantitativo. Se determinó el tamaño de muestra utilizando el muestreo de cuotas y se aplicó una encuesta a 313 estudiantes. Resultados: a) el 96% consideran que el uso de las TIC es fundamental en su formación profesional, b) el 61% considera que los docentes capacitan y motivan a los estudiantes para el uso de herramientas tecnológicas en los procesos de aprendizaje, c) respecto a la frecuencia de uso, el correo institucional con un 60% es el más utilizado. La Caja de herramientas y las Bases de datos bibliográficas son las de más baja utilización, d) se identificó que el software licenciado tiene un porcentaje de uso muy bajo, y d) para el 96% de los estudiantes las TIC tienen mucha importancia en los procesos educativos. Conclusiones y discusiones: La Universidad del Valle ofrece gran cantidad de herramientas tecnológicas, pero que son inutilizadas y desconocidas. Se deben establecer estrategias en cuanto al uso de estas y brindar capacitación a los estudiantes y docentes para involucrarlas.
Percepción de pertinencia curricular del enfermero graduado en una universidad pública colombiana
Authors: Parada-Rico Doris , Vargas-Pérez Paula , Rivera-Rodríguez Jairo , Cendales-Sánchez Sandro
Published: December 2020

Objetivo: Determinar en los graduados enfermeros de un programa académico de una institución universitaria pública colombiana con acreditación de alta calidad, su percepción respecto a la pertinencia de la formación académica recibida y la adquisición de competencias para su desempeño profesional. Método: Abordaje cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo transversal en el que participaron 183 graduados enfermeros de los últimos cinco años (2014-2019). Se diseñó el instrumento “evaluación del proceso formativo y su pertinencia en el desempeño profesional”, con pruebas de validación facial, de contenido y confiabilidad interna, coeficiente global α de Cronbach de 0.91.Resultados:Los profesionales encuestados perciben que la pertinencia social, la integralidad y flexibilidad curricular aportan elementos relevantes para su formación, al igual que el enfoque por competencias direccionadas al desarrollo de roles enfermeros. Discusión y conclusiones: En la construcción de la malla curricular del programa, se asumen las tendencias de la profesión y disciplina como guías orientadoras para el diseño de ejes trasversales que connotan la labor profesional. Lo anterior ha configurado en el graduado una percepción de alta pertinencia de esta malla para el ejercicio laboral, aun cuando existen competencias que deben fomentarse como el análisis crítico, la socialización del conocimiento científico y la toma de decisiones autónoma disciplinar.
Treatment of rocuronium-induced anaphylaxis using sugammadex - A case report -
Authors: Kim Sun-Min , Oh Sei-hoon , Ryu Seung-Ah
Published: December 2020

Background: Perioperative anaphylaxis is a life-threatening clinical condition characterized by severe respiratory and cardiovascular manifestations. Neuromuscular blocking agents are the most common cause of anaphylaxis during anesthesia. Case: We report a case of rocuronium-induced anaphylaxis treated with sugammadex. A 75–year-old woman was scheduled to undergo spinal surgery. She had no history of allergies. After the injection of rocuronium, she developed hypotension and tachycardia, and skin rashes and urticaria appeared. The patient received sugammadex to delay the operation, and her vital signs were stabilized. On the 76th postoperative day, we performed intradermal tests for rocuronium, propofol, and cefazolin. Diluted rocuronium alone induced 14 mm of flare and 8 mm of wheal within 5 min, both of which disappeared within 15 min after the intradermal injection.Conclusions: Sugammadex is a useful rocuronium antagonist that can be used to treat rocuronium-induced anaphylaxis.
Relationships Between the Interests of the Person and the State in the Criminal Law of the Russian Federation
Authors: Rarog Aleksey
Published: December 2020

The author raises the problem of relationships between the interests of the person and public authorities, which has long occupied the minds of philosophers, sociologists, political scientists and lawyers, and which has an enormous criminological significance as it defines critically important directions of legislative, law enforcement and organizational-preventive activities. The author questions the legitimacy of characterizing this relationship as a balance, parity, or equality even in relation to the states who have constitutionally proclaimed themselves to be law-based states, because the monopoly of any state on the use of coercive force deliberately excludes a parity of interests. Evidently, it is only possible (somewhat conditionally) to discuss a harmony between the interests of the person and the state in relation to constitutional law. For other branches of law, the relationship between the interests of the person and the state should be characterized differently. Criminal law, repressive by its nature, cannot and should not treat a person who has committed a crime as a partner: it always holds this person accountable and, by a general rule, punishes him for the crime. This does not, however, at all mean that the interests of a person who has committed a crime are totally ignored. The key interest of this person consists in getting a minimal penalty for the committed actions. This interest is recognized by the state in different ways and to a different scope. The norms of criminal legislation of the Russian Federation, in which the interests of the state and the interests of the person who has committed a crime converge to some degree, could be divided into five groups: 1) norms-goals and norms-principles, where the interests of the state and the interests of the person who has committed a crime actually coincide; 2) norms-permissions; 3) norms-incentives; 4) norms-compromises; 5) norms-allowances. The author analyzes and assesses each of these criminal law norms.
A Marriage of Convenience: Responsive Populists and Responsible Experts
Authors: Guasti Petra , Buštíková Lenka
Published: December 2020

This thematic issue, “Varieties of Technocratic Populism around the World,” investigates ideological origins of technocratic populism and situates it among other types of populism. It is composed of 11 articles that bring together 18 scholars from around the world with a wide variety of perspectives. Technocratic populism is an output-oriented populism that directly links voters to leaders via expertise. It emerges as a response to a crisis of governance, reproaches mainstream parties for it and offers solutions that challenge traditional left–right divisions in politics. New leaders combine populism with technocracy: They offer expertise, often harnessed in business, but also a direct, personalized link to ‘ordinary’ citizens. Above all, they politicize expertise to gain legitimacy. Technocratic populism primarily responds to frustrations of the electorate with poor governance, not to nativist grievances or to the plight of the most vulnerable citizens. In a new social contract, it is expected that voters renounce politics and political parties and that they turn into spectators who observe how technocratic elites adopt solutions that benefit the ‘ordinary people.’ Technocratic populism is a growing challenge to pluralistic forms of representative democracy and calls for further scholarly attention.
Diálogos articuladores del poder en los reinos cristianos medievales
Authors: Corral Sánchez Nuria , Justo Sánchez Daniel , Quetglas Munar Rosa
Published: December 2020

Introducción de los editores invitados.
Atividade Física, Pressão Arterial e Variabilidade da Frequência Cardíaca em Crianças e Adolescentes
Authors: Casonatto Juliano , Miyazawa Elisângela , Zago Daniele , Christofaro Diego , Grandolfi Kamila
Published: December 2020

A atuação do sistema nervoso autonômico está diretamente associada à condição fisiológica geral, sendo utilizada inclusive como demarcador de condição clínica, bem como indicador de risco para doenças cardiovasculares. No entanto, os estudos dessas relações têm sido conduzidos prioritariamente em população adulta. Nesse sentido, o objetivo do estudo foi analisar a associação entre prática habitual de atividade física, pressão arterial (PA) e variabilidade da frequência cardíaca (VFC) em crianças e adolescentes em Londrina, Paraná, Brasil. Estudo apresenta delineamento transversal, de modo que a amostra foi composta por 42 alunos da rede estadual de ensino, de ambos os sexos com idade entre 10 e 17 anos. Avaliou-se a massa corporal e estatura. Foram coletados ainda valores de PA sistólica e diastólica, VFC e a prática habitual de atividades físicas (PHAF) em diferentes domínios (geral, tempo livre, lazer e escola). O teste qui-quadrado foi empregado para avaliar as associações. Não foram identificadas associações estatisticamente significativas entre as variáveis cardiovasculares e a PHAF. A prática geral de atividades físicas habituais, bem como seus diferentes domínios, sejam eles no lazer, escola e tempo livre, não se associaram à valores aumentados de pressão arterial, bem como com os indicadores do comportamento autonômico de crianças e adolescentes.

 

Palavras-chave: Atividade Física. Pressão Arterial. Sistema Neural. Criança e Adolescente.

 

Abstract

The role of the autonomic nervous system is directly related to the general physiological condition, including being used as a clinical condition path as well as a risk indicator for cardiovascular diseases. However, studies of these relationships have been conducted primarily in the adult population. Thus, the study aimed to analyze the association among habitual practice of physical activity, blood pressure (BP) and heart rate variability (HRV) in children and adolescents from Londrina, Paraná, Brazil. The study presents a cross-sectional design so that the sample consisted of 42 students from the state school system, of both sexes, aged between 10 and 17 years. Body mass and height were evaluated. Systolic and diastolic BP values, HRV, and habitual physical activity (HPA) were also collected in different domains (general, free time, leisure, and school). The chi-square test was used to assess associations. No statistically significant associations were identified between cardiovascular variables and HPA. The general practice of habitual physical activities, as well as their different domains, either leisure, school, or free time, were not associated with increased blood pressure values, as well as with the indicators of the autonomic nervous system in children and adolescents.

 

Keywords: Physical Activity. Blood Pressure. Neural System.  Children and  Adolescents.
Saberes Populares Sobre a Utilização de Recursos Naturais para Tratamento de Doenças na Infância em Barbalha, Ceará, Brasil
Authors: Beltrão Izabel Cristina Santiago Lemos de , Silva Luanna Gomes da , Santiago Jênifa Cavalcante dos Santos , Barbosa Roseli , Kerntopf Marta Regina , Fernandes George Pimentel
Published: December 2020

O uso de recursos naturais para tratar enfermidades infantis tem grande predominância. Assim, este estudo objetiva investigar os saberes de uma comunidade tradicional da zona rural do município de Barbalha, Nordeste do Brasil, sobre a utilização de recursos naturais para o tratamento de doenças prevalentes na infância. A pesquisa descritiva foi realizada com 54 participantes. Os dados foram coletados por questionário e entrevista semiestruturada e analisados por meio de estatística descritiva. Uma parcela significativa dos entrevistados (50,0%) relatou utilizar frequentemente plantas e/ ou partes de animais para tratar e prevenir doenças (p<0,05). Ao comparar o conhecimento de homens e mulheres referente ao uso de recursos naturais, houve diferença estatística em relação ao número de espécies citadas por homens e por mulheres para as doenças diarreicas na infância (p<0,05). Comparado o conhecimento dos informantes mais velhos e mais jovens, houve associação significativa entre a idade e o número de espécies citadas quando considerada as infecções respiratórias agudas (p<0,05). Os relatos evidenciaram o uso de recursos naturais para tratar doenças na infância, incluindo homens e mulheres de diferentes grupos etários, o que reflete a perpetuação dessa prática. Os aspectos e práticas do saber popular podem ser um importante aliado na busca pela assistência integral à saúde da criança.

 

Palavras-chave: Medicina Tradicional. Plantas Medicinais. Saúde da Criança. 

 

Abstract

The use of natural resources to treat childhood illnesses is prevalent. Thus, this study aims to investigate the knowledge about the use of natural resources for the treatment of childhood prevalent diseases in a traditional rural community in the city of Barbalha, northeastern Brazil. Descriptive research was carried out with 54 participants. Data were collected by questionnaire and semi-structured interview and analyzed using descriptive statistics. A significant number of respondents (50.0%) reported frequently using plants and/or animal parts to treat and prevent disease (p<0.05). When comparing the knowledge of men and women, there was a statistical difference regarding the number of species cited by men and women for childhood diarrheal diseases (p<0.05). Comparing the knowledge of older and younger informants, there was a significant association between age and number of species cited when considering acute respiratory infections (p<0.05). Reports highlighted the use of natural resources to treat childhood illnesses, including men and women of different age groups, reflecting the perpetuation of this practice. The aspects and practices of popular knowledge can be an important ally in the search for comprehensive child’s health care.

 

Keywords: Traditional Medicine. Medicinal Plants. Child’s health.
Desigualdades en la división del trabajo en familias con menores durante el confinamiento por COVID-19 en España. ¿Hacia una mayor polarización socioeconómica y de género?
Authors: Seiz Marta
Published: December 2020

El confinamiento de la población española en sus hogares y el cierre de los centros escolares y de cuidado debido a la pandemia de COVID-19 generaron un aumento inédito de demandas domésticas para las familias con menores, en tanto que los progenitores tuvieron que adaptarse al teletrabajo o interrumpir su actividad laboral. Partiendo de una encuesta realizada durante el estado de alarma, se analiza si las familias en las que ambos mantuvieron su empleo recurriendo al teletrabajo y/o la flexibilidad horaria establecieron distribuciones de tareas más corresponsables que aquellas en las que no se dieron tales circunstancias. Los resultados muestran que este fue el caso, lo que sugiere una polarización social, basada en desigualdades de género, entre familias con y sin condiciones favorables al mantenimiento de un modelo igualitario de doble ingreso. El estudio también revela una mayor carga de trabajo para las mujeres durante el período analizado.
Emerging zoonoses in Indonesia: implication for the future
Authors: Wandra Toni
Published: December 2020

World Health Organization (WHO) defines zoonotic diseases (zoonoses) as those diseases and infections which are naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and humans. More than 250 zoonoses have been described, over 60% of pathogens that cause diseases in humans are zoonoses of animals, and 75% of emerging infectious diseases. Most pandemics are caused by zoonoses.
A study to assess the correlation between HbA1c and microalbuminuria among diabetics
Authors: Kare Sruthi , N. Reddy Vishwanath , Mahamkali Thejdeep
Published: December 2020

Background: India is one of the epicentres of the global diabetes mellitus pandemic. Rapid socioeconomic development and demographic changes, along with increased susceptibility for Indian individuals, have led to the explosive increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in India over the past four decades. Diabetic Nephropathy is a common consequence of long-standing diabetes mellitus. The development of diabetic nephropathy has a dramatic increase on the morbidity and mortality of patients with diabetes. Objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of microalbuminuria in patients with diabetes mellitus patients.  Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on T 2 diabetes mellitus patients visiting medicine OPD of R L Jalappa hospital constituent hospital of Sri Deveraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar from May 2016 to July 2016. A total of 60 type-2 diabetes patients were enrolled in the study.Results: Average duration of diabetes among study group was 8 years and most of the patients were between 6-10 years. In type 2DM patients, microalbuminuria and glycemic control have shown a significant linear correlation with duration of diabetes (p<0.05). Also, micro albuminuria has a significant correlation with increase in level of glycosylated haemoglobin.  Conclusions: The prevalence of microalbuminuria in diabetic patients was found to be high and being a developing country; there is a dire need that microalbuminuria and HbA1c testing should be done in both, newly diagnosed as well as already diagnosed type 2DM patients as an early marker of renal risk factor.
How Gender Affects the Use of Organizational Discourse Markers in Popular-Science Discourse (Based on TED talks)
Authors:   Saratov State University, Viktorova Elena Yu.
Published: December 2020

The article deals with the use of English organizational discourse markers which provide compositional and logical cohesion and integrity of the narration in spoken popular-science genre of TED talks. It is proved that on the level of speech organization male and female speakers using discourse markers demonstrate more similarities than differences.
Food Tradition in the Folk Speech Culture: Products, Dishes, Drinks (On the Example of Vologda Dialects)
Authors:   Saratov State University, Zhandarova Anastasia N.
Published: December 2020

This article analyzes food tradition in the folk speech culture based on the material of Vologda dialects. The article examines one of the main elements of the food tradition – the names of food items, dishes and drinks. The research is carried out by means of the thematic classification of units: the composition of the thematic group and the functioning of units in speech are analyzed.
Hermetic Novel by V. Yemelyanov Jim’s Date
Authors:   Institute of Russian Literature (Pushkinskij Dom), Russian Academy of Sciences, Gracheva Alla M.
Published: December 2020

The article analyses poetics and sources of the novel Jim’s Date by V. Yemelyanov. The author comes to the conclusion that the high-principled artistic framework of the novel is based on the aesthetic and philosophical concepts of the Russian symbolism and on the mystic premises of the Masonic doctrine.
A Book in the Structure of B. Pasternak’s Novel Doctor Zhivago: Book One
Authors:   Saratov State University, Vanyukov Aleksandr I.
Published: December 2020

The article analyzes the structure of B. Pasternak’s novel Doctor Zhivago as a ‘novel about a person’, the composition of the first book is deliberately studied on the level of the parts (seven parts) and chapters (123 chapters), which allows to picture the ‘idea of the whole’ novel more distinctly.
Memória e omissão: a tutela penal ambiental da coleção Memória Nacional
Authors: Brayner Cristian , Andrade Aparecida , Brayner Aquiles
Published: December 2020

Analisa a possibilidade de responsabilização penal do Estado quando o mesmo descumpre o instituto do depósito legal, firmado por meio da Lei nº 10.994/2004, pondo sob ameaça a Coleção Memória Nacional. Para isso, recorreu-se à teoria dos crimes omissivos impróprios, enquadrando-a no campo do direito penal ambiental. Observou-se que, embora, não haja, aparentemente, no caso em questão, suporte normativo para a responsabilização penal ambiental da omissão, a integração do Código Penal à Lei dos Crimes Penais Ambientais serve de tutela penal para o patrimônio bibliográfico ameaçado. Conclui-se que a economicidade do legislador no trato com a matéria não impede solucionar a questão dos crimes comissivos por omissão contra o patrimônio cultural do país.
Impact Of Arabic Online Learning In The Perspective Of How The Brain Learns
Authors: Hilmi Danial
Published: December 2020

The study aims to describe the impact of learning Arabic online and the viewpoint of brain-based learning on these implications. The research used a mixed-method that combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to get a real picture of the implementation of online learning from a neurolinguistic perspective, the data is obtained through the results of questionnaires and studied in a neurolinguistic perspective based on the literature on the theme. The data collection technique was carried out by distributing questionnaires to PKPBA students who carried out Arabic learning through online and literature review on neurolinguistic studies. The results of this study are that the Arabic learning process carried out online has good benefits with varied but not optimal patterns of interaction through blended learning. In contrast, according to neurolinguistics, it is stated that at least any model can maintain how the potential of the brain through language habituation must be consistent with the balance of the left and right brain.
Socio-Demographic Statuses: Theory, Methods, and Applications
Authors: Abdullahi Kabir Bindawa
Published: December 2020

Socio-demography of statuses reflects the demographic and social roles and achievements of an individual(s) in a population. In the theoretical frameworks, little was known about the theory, analytical measures, and evolutionary mechanism of the socio-demographics of statuses of an individual(s). In this paper, three (3) methodological issues regarding the concept of socio-demographics were proposed, these are: (a) identified the basic features that clarify our understanding about the conception of the socio-demographic statuses of an individual(s) as common, universal, and desirable positions, achievements, and advantages every individual strives and competes to attain, achieve, maintain, update, and upgrade which are determined by biological and social environments, driven and regulated by a continuum of competitions and natural selections; (b) presented a new paradigm of analytical measures of an individual’s socio-demographic statuses and the established hierarchical transitions; (c) proposed theoretical assumptions for the evolution of a socio-demographically unique population. Seven (7) factors (the driving forces) and eight (8) conditions responsible for the evolution of socio-demographically unique populations were identified and explained. The evolutionary transitions were organized into six (6) socio-demographic ranks.
Clinical Utility of Increased Nuchal Translucency at 11-13 weeks of Gestation in Twin Pregnancies based on the Chorionicity
Authors: Lee Siwon , Lee Hyun-Mi , Han You Jung , Kim Moon Young , Boo Hye Yeon , Chung Jin Hoon
Published: December 2020

Objectives: To assess clinical implications of increased nuchal translucency (INT) in twin pregnancies based on the chorionicity. Methods: This was a retrospective review of the twin pregnancies who underwent first trimester ultrasound with nuchal translucency (NT) measurement at 11-13 weeks of gestation from January 2006 to December 2014. Data were collected using the OB database and the chart review. Pregnancy outcomes including gestational weeks at the delivery, abnormal fetal karyotypes, fetal structural anomalies, twin specific complications were analyzed. Results: A total of 1,622 twin pregnancies with INT≥95th percentile in one or both fetuses were identified. In all twin pregnancies with INT, abnormal fetal karyotypes were identified in 17 (8.6%) patients (odds ratio=13.28, CI=5.990-29.447, P=0.000) and twin-specific complications were identified in 23 (11.6%) patients (odds ratio=2.398, CI=1.463-3.928, P=0.001) compared to those with normal NT. Among the INT group, when the groups were subdivided into monochorionic (MC) and dichorionic (DC) pregnancies, 14.8% and 29.6% of the MC pregnancies had structural anomalies in one or both fetuses (odds ratio=5.774, 95% CI=1.445-23.071, P=0.01) and twin-specific complications (odds ratio=4.379, 95% CI=1.641-11.684, P=0.03), respectively, compared to DC pregnancies. The prevalence of abnormal fetal karyotypes was not statistically different in patients with INT when compared between MC and DC pregnancies (P=0.329). Conclusions: INT was associated with a higher rate of twin-specific complications and fetal structural anomalies in MC twin pregnancies rather than abnormal fetal karyotype. Therefore, NT measurement in MC twin pregnancies can be a useful tool for prediction of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Appropriate counseling and surveillance based on the chorionicity is imperative in prenatal care of twin pregnancies.
Synthesis of Hydronium-Potassium Jarosite; Effect of pH and Aging Time on their Structural, Morphological and Electrical Properties
Authors: Hernández-Lazcano Elías , Cerecedo-Sáenz E. , Hernández-Ávila J. , Toro Norman , Karthik T.V.K. , Mendoza-Anaya D. , Fernández-García M. E. , Rodríguez-Lugo V. , Salinas-Rodríguez E.
Published: December 2020

Structural and morphological properties of the hydronium-potassium jarosite microstructures were investigated in this work, and their electrical properties were evaluated. All microstructures were synthesized at a reasonable temperature of 343 K with a reduced reaction time of 3 hours. Increase in the pH from 0.8 to 2.1 decreased the particle sized from 3 µm to 200 nm and increasing the aging time from 0, 3 to 7 days resulted in semispherical, spherical and euhedreal jarosite structures, respectively. A Rietveld analysis also was done, finding that increasing pH, the amount of hydronium substitution by potassium in the cationic site also increases, having a 77.72 % of hydronium jarosite (JH) plus 22.29 % potassium jarosite (JK) at pH 0.8; 82.44 % (JH) and 17.56 % (JK) at pH 1.1, and 89.98 % (JH) plus 10.02 % (JK) at pH 2.1. The results obtained in this work show that the obtained hydronium potassium jarosite microstructures with reduced particle size and euhedreal morphology can be used as anode materials for improving the life time of lithium ion batteries, due that during the analysis of the voltage obtained using electrodes made with this particles and graphite, this ranged from 0.89 to 1.36 V.
Changes of Gut Microbiota in Fap and UC Patients in Mediteranean Region of Turkey: An –Omic Landscape to Be Discovered
Authors: HANTA Abdullah , Rencuzogullari Ahmet , Boga Ibrahim , Eray Ismail Cem , Bisgin Atil
Published: December 2020

Inflammatory bowel diseases, familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and colorectal cancer (CRC) are associated with alterations of the intestinal microbiota. However, few data are available on the perpetuation of FAP and ulcerative colitis (UC) in relation to microbial dysbiosis. This study evaluated the UC and genetically confirmed FAP patients’ gut microbial balance in concordance to clinical outcome. Fecal materials (average mass of 0.54 g) were collected from three FAP and five UC patients to compare with healthy individuals as control group. Genomic materials of micro-biota were isolated for next generation sequencing of 16S rRNA that was performed by using QIAseq 16S/ITS panel in Illumina Miseq Platform. Data processing and bioinformatics analysis were performed via CLC Genomic Workbench bioinformatics tool. The comparison between FAP, UC and control group revealed an alteration in the intestinal microbial composition. More in details, relative abundance of class levels showed statistical significance differences among FAP, UC and control groups. Our preliminary data focused on the explanation of how dysbiosis can lead to inflammation and drive processes together with host genetic profile that leads to colorectal carcinogenesis.
A Holistic Approach to Integrate and Evaluate Sustainable Development in Higher Education. The case study of the University of the Basque Country
Authors: Saez de Camara Oleaga Estibaliz , Fernandez Fernandez Idoia , Castillo-Eguskitza Nekane
Published: December 2020

This paper presents a practical case illustrating how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda have been designed and articulated in the context of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). Even though there is a widespread formal adherence of universities to the SDGs, there is a lack of solid commitment to go beyond the compartmentalization of their implementation and to contribute to a holistic approach. The EHUagenda 2030 is a roadmap to move towards an integrated, verifiable and pragmatic contribution to this international agenda. It describes the UPV/EHU's contribution to 12 of the 17 SDGs, with the addition of its own commitment to linguistic and cultural diversity (SDG 17 + 1), along with the three sectoral plans: the Equality Campus, the Inclusion Campus and the Planet Campus. It also describes the refocus of its education model IKD i3; i3 is ikaskuntza x ikerketa x iraunkortasuna, Basque for learning x research x sustainability. Additionally, it includes the UPV/EHU’s Panel of Sustainable Development Indicators, which addresses the technical aspects of monitoring the implementation of the SDGs. The systematic methodology used in this process (mapping; mainstreaming; diagnosis and definition and, finally, estimation) and presented in this paper could be replicated in other universities yet to embark on this integration. The steps and findings presented here can also be applied to other organizations and help the integration process.
On pseudorandom number generators
Authors: Bastos Daniel Chicayban , Kowada Luis Antonio Brasil , Machado Raphael C. S.
Published: December 2020

Statistical sampling and simulations produced by algorithms require fast random number generators; however, true random number generators are often too slow for the purpose, so pseudorandom number generators are usually more suitable. But choosing and using a pseudorandom number generator is no simple task; most pseudorandom number generators fail statistical tests. Default pseudorandom number generators offered by programming languages usually do not offer sufficient statistical properties. Testing random number generators so as to choose one for a project is essential to know its limitations and decide whether the choice fits the project’s objectives. However, this study presents a reproducible experiment that demonstrates that, despite all the contributions it made when it was first published, the popular NIST SP 800-22 statistical test suite as implemented in the software package is inadequate for testing generators.