bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Misalokacja funkcjonalna nieruchomości – szansa dla inwestorów, wyzwanie dla gminy
Authors: Kania Katarzyna , Uhruska Małgorzata
Published: September 2018

The paper discusses the economically inefficient usage of urban estates within city areas. This lack of efficiency is attributable to the misallocation of land resources as measured by their actual function, location and user needs. A good example of that effect is placement of extensive industrial areas within city boundaries that effectively block development of mixed-function residental, cultural, trade or service-related properties. On the other hand, real estate development processes taking place in cities lead to different estate usage, based on its value. Land is a restricted resource, so owners prefer investments that will maximise profit through the most effective investment paths.This article seeks to prove that the investment value of real estate will, over time, block its economically inefficient usage in cities. A clear relationship is shown between increasing real estate investment value and decreasing existing functional misallocation.
Porównywanie w metodzie analizy statystycznej rynku wykorzystywanej do szacowania wartości nieruchomości w Polsce
Authors: Konowalczuk Jan
Published: September 2018

In Poland, the statistical market analysis method (SMAM) is a comparative approach. This classification differs from the real estate valuation theory and practice employed in mor developed markets, e.g. in the US. This real estate valuation method does not involve making comparisons that would reflect the behaviour of market participants. The aim of this article is to evaluate SMAM in connection with the comparative method applied in economics and in relation to real estate valuation theory and practice, taking into account current judicial rulings, and to present an outline of the development of this method in Poland. The article is based on studies of domestic and foreign literature, a comparative study of Polish and American methodology, and a critical analysis of judicial rulings. The author proposes that SMAM be excluded from the comparative approach, which is designed to determine the market value of individual properties and be used instead to valuate real estate for tax purposes.
The Binarisation and Monitoring of Stochastic Processes in Quality Management
Authors: Major Michał
Published: September 2018

The article examines problems that can be encountered in the monitoring and evaluation of quality control processes. Two types of product/process qualification are distinguished in quality control procedures: quality control/inspection by attributes and quality control/inspection by variables. This division also results in the division of processes. Generally, there are two types of stochastic processes: binary processes and continuous/numerical processes. The first brings the case being described into a zero-one system. The second analyses processes with continuous random variables.This article addresses the following issues: evaluating multidimensional stochastic processes, process binarisation methods, measuring product/process quality and applying statistical procedures to process monitoring. A comprehensive numerical example illustrating these problems is also provided.
Anticancer Agent-Induced Life-Threatening Skin Toxicities: A Database Study of Spontaneous Reporting Data
Authors: Tanaka Ryota , Yonemori Kan , Hirakawa Akihiro , Kinoshita Fumie , Kobayashi Yumiko , Yamazaki Naoya , Fujimoto Manabu , Tamura Kenji , Fujiwara Yasuhiro
Published: September 2018

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are potentially life-threatening cutaneous and mucosal adverse reactions to drugs. Nevertheless, the connection to anticancer agents remains unclear. To provide insight into the association of such adverse reactions with anticancer agents, we analyzed the profile of anticancer agent-induced SJS and TEN in the Japanese population. Of the 9,738 SJS/TEN events recorded in a database of spontaneous reporting data, 485 (5%, further categorized as SJS, 384 events, 79%; TEN, 101 events, 21%) were identified as anticancer agent-induced, and 53 of these (11%) were fatal. Multivariate logistic regression analyses indicated that, compared with patients using other drugs, those using anticancer drugs had lower incident risk of death (hazard ratio [HR], 0.592; p = .0006), longer median time to onset of SJS/TEN (18 vs. 11 days; p < .0001; multivariate Cox regression: HR, 0.66; p < .0001), and a higher likelihood of developing SJS/TEN later than 70 days after initiation of the suspected causal agent (15% vs. 7%; p < .0001), highlighting the need for vigilance and continuous monitoring for SJS/TEN in patients treated with anticancer agents.

Implications for Practice

Life-threatening skin toxicities induced by anti-cancer agents indicated significantly lower incident risk of death and longer time to onset of symptoms than for those induced by other drugs.
Smarter construction site management using the latest information technology.
Authors: Yu Zhenbao , Peng Hongtao , Zeng Xianyi , Sofi Massoud , Xing Hui , Zhou Zhiyuan
Published: September 2018

With rapid developments in building information modelling (BIM) technology, the collection, analysis and sharing of information over the full life cycle of construction projects is becoming increasingly important. This paper proposes an innovative BIM-based intelligent site management model which combines the internet, three-dimensional scanning, digital construction models, virtual reality and augmented reality. The model can be used for smarter human resource management, machinery and resource allocation, supervision of materials, site access, quality control, safety and other important information. Decision-making can be based on live updates which will, in turn, improve productivity and efficiency.
Método para la categorización de posturas en el aula de clase, utilizando matriz gráfica
Authors: Bernal Castro Martha Lucía , Rincón Becerra Ovidio , Zea Forero Christian Ricardo , Durán Cortés Laura Vanesa
Published: September 2018

Objetivo: Presentar el proceso realizado y su aplicación para la identificación y categorización de comportamientos posturales sedentes de alumnos en clase, utilizando captura en vídeo y el desarrollo de una matriz gráfica para registro postural. Materiales y Métodos: Participaron estudiantes de segundo a once grado de escolaridad (entre 7 y 16 años de edad) pertenecientes a una institución de educación mixta en Bogotá, Colombia. Se registraron en diez vídeos las posturas sedentes de veinte estudiantes distribuidos de acuerdo a la edad, el grado de escolaridad y la dinámica escolar (individual/grupal). Las posturas observadas fueron dibujadas, categorizadas y plasmadas en una matriz gráfica utilizada como instrumento para señalarlas y luego se consolidó una base de datos. Resultados: Se identificaron 138 variaciones posturales, clasificadas en siete categorías. La matriz se aplicó para comparar la frecuencia de las posturas adoptadas durante la primera y la segunda mitad de la clase en dinámica individual, la frecuencia rotación de cuello entre las dos dinámicas escolares y la frecuencia de las categorías posturales entre las dinámicas de clase. Conclusiones: La matriz gráfica es una herramienta de tamizaje de tipo cualitativo, que con la elaboración de una base de datos posibilita calcular frecuencias de movimiento en partes del cuerpo (cuello, extremidades, tronco) y porcentajes de tiempo de permanencia en las categorías establecidas o en determinada variación postural, sin la necesidad de contar con equipos o con software especializados ni con personal técnico experto para la recolección y análisis de datos.
Estrategia de promoción de las lecturas con adultos en un contexto de internación hospitalaria
Authors: Brosio Diego , Alomo Mayra , Basanisi Claudio , Gieco Agostina , Insaurralde Julieta , Joskowicz Adán , Rosso María Florencia
Published: September 2018

Objetivo: Aportar evidencia empírica a la estrategia de promoción de las lecturas en su dimensión reparadora desde las elaboraciones conceptuales de Michèle Petit. Materiales y métodos: Estudio cualitativo, descriptivo y retrospectivo, realizado en base a los registros de las intervenciones del equipo de promoción de las lecturas, efectuadas entre agosto de 2014 y agosto de 2016. La estrategia se llevó a cabo a través de tres modalidades: préstamo gratuito de libros, lecturas en voz alta y producciones artísticas en contexto de internación en las unidades 5 y 6 del Servicio de Clínica Médica del Hospital General de Agudos Doctor Enrique Tornú. El instrumento de registro tiene la modalidad participante, abierta y sistemática. La técnica para el registro y estandarización de lo observado es la viñeta, la cual busca reflejar lo expresado por los propios actores. Resultados: Se destacan los efectos reparadores de la estrategia de promoción de las lecturas, en sus dos dimensiones: la generación de un espacio íntimo dentro de un espacio público y el proceso de subjetivación. Se arriba a estos resultados, a partir de la categorización y análisis de los conceptos trabajados por Michèle Petit. Conclusiones: Fue posible aportar evidencia empírica a la estrategia de promoción de las lecturas en contexto de internación hospitalaria. El instrumento de viñetas se configura como pertinente para dicha estrategia.
Motivación y logros en procesos de educación para la sexualidad con docentes
Authors: Niño Bautista Lucila , Oviedo Cácere María del Pilar , Camargo Figuera Fabio Alberto , Velasco Rangel Claudia Milena , Hakspiel Plata María Constanza , Pineda Rodríguez Liliana Patricia
Published: September 2018

Objetivo: Evaluar la motivación como elemento esencial en el proceso de capacitación sobre educación para la sexualidad de un grupo docente de educación básica y media y apreciar los cambios alcanzados por el colectivo. Materiales y métodos: Estudio con diseño mixto secuencial explicativo-cuantitativocualitativo con 81 docentes de dos instituciones públicas de Oiba y Simacota (Santander), quienes participaron de manera voluntaria en la investigación durante 2016. La etapa cuantitativa, diseño de corte transversal y enfoque empírico analítico no experimental, evaluó la motivación del colectivo antes de iniciar la capacitación. Se utilizó instrumento construido y validado previamente por el equipo investigador; se analizó mediante el modelo de Rasch y se establecieron relaciones significativas entre variables sociodemográficas y tipos de motivación. En la etapa cualitativa se utilizó el enfoque fenomenológico y la técnica del conversatorio para recabar lo esencial de la experiencia del colectivo y logros alcanzados. Resultados: Más de la mitad del grupo mostró motivación interna alta; la motivación externa se distribuyó en baja, media y alta y hubo un grupo desmotivado en nivel bajo. La confiabilidad de las personas en los tres grupos fue muy baja, lo cual puede sugerir que la muestra no fue la mejor para medir el constructo, aunque el instrumento (ítems) mostró buenas propiedades para evaluarlo. La etapa cualitativa corroboró motivación interna alta en el grupo, amplió la comprensión de los resultados cuantitativos e identificó cambios importantes en el colectivo. Conclusiones: Los testimonios que aportaron muchos de los asistentes evidenciaron cambios en relación con la educación para la sexualidad, lo cual era el objetivo a lograr.
Evolución histórico-política de la salud indígena en Caldas: aproximación a la determinación social en salud
Authors: Lozano Ordoñez Eduardo , Salazar Henao Miriam
Published: September 2018

Objetivo: Realizar una aproximación histórica a la evolución del proceso de la salud y la enfermedad en la población indígena del municipio de Riosucio, Caldas, visualizando la determinación social en salud. Método: Se realizó una búsqueda, selección y revisión temática de artículos originales y secundarios escritos en inglés y español, entre 2005 y 2015, en diferentes bases de datos: MedlinePlus, SciELO, PubMed, Cochrane, SeDICI, Dialnet, Latindex y Redalyc. Resultados: Se revisaron 70 artículos, 50 tenían inclusión directa o indirecta sobre la situación histórica o actual de la salud indígena. Esta aproximación histórica a la evolución del proceso de la salud se organizó en tres etapas: la primera que incluye desde la época precolombina, La Conquista, La Colonia hasta mediados del siglo XVII; la segunda entre los siglos XVIII, XIX, e inicios del XX y la tercera etapa a la luz de los cambios que generó la Ley 100 en Colombia, en donde converge la determinación en el campo de la salud indígena con la salud autóctona de la cultura Emberá Chamí. Conclusiones: La población Emberá Chamí, en el departamento de Caldas, es una muestra clara de la situación actual de las condiciones indígenas; destacando principalmente la interculturalidad como fenómeno irreversible y obligatorio en su espacio y tiempo. Saber cómo manejar esta interculturalidad es probablemente la clave de la conservación de la cultura indígena en todos los resguardos de Colombia.
Changes in spinal stiffness with chronic thoracic pain: correlation with pain and muscle activity v1
Authors: Pagé Isabelle , Nougarou François , Lardon Arnaud , Descarreaux Martin
Published: September 2018

The main goal of this project is to assess the reliability of thoracic spinal stiffness. To achieve this, 25 heartily participants (no significant thoracic pain in the past year) and 25 participants with chronic thoracic pain will participate in 2 experimental sessions separated by 24 to 48 hours. These sessions will occur at the Neuromecanic and Motor Control Laboratory of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada). During these sessions, spinal stiffness will be measured at four thoracic spinal levels (T5 to T8) in a randomized sequence via a mechanical device using a servo-linear motor. The device indenter (metallic cylindrical cover with a rubber of 2 cm diameter) will gradually apply 45 N to the spinous process. The muscle activity and displacement data will be recorded during the procedures.
Isolation of phosphoproteins from symbiotic and aposymbiotic Aiptasia anemones for elucidation of the phosphoproteome v2
Authors: Simona Fabia , Zhang Huoming , R Voolstra Christian
Published: September 2018

The analysis of gene expression data via RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) has become a standard method for model and non-model organisms to identify genes of interest associated with a specific stressor of physiological state. More recently, mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics started to become a standard method to assay the phenotype of an organism via means of its expressed proteins. MS has also become the method of choice for the study of protein phosphorylation. Phosphoproteomics targets proteins that are subjected to phosphorylation via means of their serine, threonine, and tyrosine residues. Phosphorylation is a reversible modification that plays a key role in controlling the activity of proteins as well as their function and subcellular localization. To bring MS-based phosphoproteomics to the emerging coral model system Aiptasia, we developed a protocol for phosphosphproteins extraction and generation of a phosphoproteome assay (spectral) library, a comprehensive non-redundant collection of Aiptasia phosphoproteins. Based on the assay library, we then performed accurate label-free quantification (by DIA/SWATH-MS) of the Aiptasia phosphoproteome. Our method reproducibly identifies and quantifies a broad fraction of the phosphorylated proteome of Aiptasia and is comparable to methods developed for other model systems
Personal Power and Agency When Dealing with Interactive Voice Response Systems and Alternative Modalities
Authors: Walsh Jill , Andersen Brittany Leigh , Katz James E. , Groshek Jacob
Published: September 2018

In summer 2015, we conducted an exploratory study of how people in the U.S. use and respond to robot-like systems in order to achieve their needs through mediated customer service interfaces. To understand this process, we carried out three focus groups sessions along with 50 in-depth interviews. Strikingly we found that people perceive (correctly or not) that interactive voice response customer service technology is set up to deter them from pursuing further contact. And yet, for the most part, people were unwilling to simply give up on the goals that motivated their initial contact. Consequently, they had to innovate ways to communicate with the automated systems that essentially serve as gatekeepers to their desired ends. These results have implications for communication theory and system design, especially since these systems will be increasingly presented to consumers as social media affordances evolve.
Gênero, educação e cultura política comunista: reflexões sobre narrativas de mulheres militantes
Authors: Cruz Marcelly Machado , Silveira Éder Da Silva
Published: September 2018

Na cultura política comunista brasileira contemporânea à Guerra Fria, a rigidez dos papeis de gênero reproduziu e adaptou formas de sujeição em relação às mulheres militantes. Nesse processo, a incorporação de traços estéticos e comportamentais compreendidos como masculinos, servia como mecanismo de legitimação e imposição de sua condição militante dentro de determinados coletivos caracterizados por essa cultura política. Nesse sentido, apresentamos um exercício de pensar as possíveis manifestações do gênero na cultura política comunista, particularmente em práticas de educação não formal. Metodologicamente, trata-se de uma abordagem de cunho qualitativo, que busca compreender como o gênero poderia se operacionalizar na cultura política comunista. Para tanto, o uso das narrativas de memória de militantes comunistas brasileiras no período da Guerra Fria se mostrou de grande valia. Na investigação de narrativas (auto)biográficas de Nilce Azevedo, Zuleika Alambert, Vera Silvia de Araújo Magalhães, Criméia Almeida e Maria Amélia de Almeida Teles foi possível delinear uma expectativa comportamental e estética das comunistas que adentravam à luta anticapitalista, que ora se distanciavam e ora se aproximavam dos padrões engessados de gênero.
Espaços de participação na produção audiovisual de jovens estudantes na escola
Authors: Martins Karine Joulie , Fantin Monica
Published: September 2018

A convergência dos meios de comunicação digital que se materializa em equipamentos compactos e relativamente acessíveis facilita a produção audiovisual em contextos diversos. Este artigo traz reflexões acerca da construção de espaços de participação entre os jovens estudantes a partir de oficinas de aproximação com cinema na escola desenvolvida em uma pesquisa de mestrado na perspectiva da mídia-educação. A partir de uma abordagem de pesquisa-intervenção, foi possível perceber que quando esses processos ocorrem com uma mediação intencionalizada, que busca a ampliação do olhar e da expressão em encontros com a alteridade, tais espaços podem promover novas formas de participação e compartilhamento entre os jovens.
Cultura Digital e Infâncias: articulações entre crianças, drag queens e Educação
Authors: Rosa Cristiano Eduardo da , Felipe Jane
Published: September 2018

Este estudo objetiva analisar a mobilização da cultura digital pela infância com base na história de Desmond Napoles, uma criança estadunidense de dez anos de idade que se monta como drag queen desde 2015 e se constituiu como uma celebridade LGBT por meio de suas aparições na internet e redes socais. A análise aqui proposta se fundamenta nos Estudos de Gênero, nos Estudos Culturais e Estudos da Infância, na perspectiva pós-estruturalista de análise. Deste modo, pretende-se compreender e tensionar o fenômeno e a sua performatividade no cyberespaço e na mídia, pesquisando no site oficial de Desmond, assim como nas suas redes sociais, a fim de compreender melhor sobre o protagonismo da criança, percebendo como ele questiona os scripts sobre o ser / se fazer homem e a própria sexualidade estabelecidos pela cultura e naturalizados, principalmente, nos primeiros anos de vida. Tais fatos têm tido repercussão mundial, colocando em discussão a complexidade do conceito de erotização infantil, provocando ainda alguns discursos em favor da liberdade das crianças nas redes sociais. Foi possível perceber, por meio de tais manifestações divulgadas na mídia, uma preocupação generalizada pelo fato de uma criança se apresentar em eventos como drag queen e também se auto afirmar como um sujeito gay aos dez anos de idade, indo na contramão das expectativas acerca de comportamentos tidos como naturais, portanto, compreendidos e aceitos como compulsórios. No entanto, os scripts de gênero, assim como os scripts sexuais vão sendo construídos pelas instituições das quais os sujeitos participam mesmo antes do nascimento; assim, Desmond subverte e escreve seus próprios scripts, transgredindo uma matriz heteronormativa e convidando à reflexão acerca da composição de conceitos como identidade e diferença na infância por meio da cultura digital.
Mineralogy and facies variations of Devonian and Carboniferous shales in the Ukrainian Dniepr-Donets Basin
Authors: Misch David , Wegerer Eva , Gross Doris , Sachsenhofer Reinhard F. , Rachetti Alessandra , Gratzer Reinhard
Published: September 2018

The mineralogy of Devonian to Carboniferous shales from the Ukrainian Dniepr-Donets Basin (DDB) was investigated during this study. These shales show a high compositional variability in vertical and lateral directions. Furthermore, stratigraphic trends were found to be controlled both by climatic factors as well as by changing detrital input from the hinterland. High kaolinite contents and predominance of kaolinite over illite in the Tournaisian and partly in the lower Visean units are likely a result of intense chemical weathering related to the Hangenberg climatic event at the Devonian/ Tournaisian boundary. In contrast, abnormally high kaolinite contents in upper Visean and Serpukhovian samples at the basin center might be caused by different transport properties of kaolinite and illite, leading to selective concentration of small detrital kaolinite particles, which are often in the sub-micrometer range according to scanning electron microscopy observations. K/Al elemental ratios correlate well with illite/kaolinite ratios for samples in which significant amounts of both clay minerals are present, which enables a pre-evaluation of the relative kaolinite content based on bulk geochemical data. As kaolinite is suggested to decrease the fraccability of shales and to have a great influence on their wetting behaviour, this is useful information for explorational purposes. Higher feldspar contents in Devonian and Tournaisian samples, especially along the NE basin margin and in the shallow NW part of the DDB, are likely related to increased detrital input from magmatic precursors (e.g. in the Voronezh Massif ) during (and shortly after) the active rift stage of the DDB. In general, feldspar contents are higher in proximal positions compared to the basin center, which is likely a result of shorter transport distances of the comparably large feldspar grains. Finally, the presence of expandable clay minerals down to depths of 6 km and the fact that no thermal maturity trend is visible down to these depths, proves, that a low post-depositional heat flow was present in the DDB. This is in good agreement with vitrinite reflectance measurements and thermal modelling results from previous studies, which suggest a low Mesozoic heat flow.
Crustal geomagnetic field and secular variation by regional and global models for Austria
Authors: Peqini Klaudio , Duka Bejo , Egli Ramon , Leichter Barbara
Published: September 2018

Using 12-year-long series of data (2001-2012) from geomagnetic observatories and repeat stations in Austria and its neighboring countries, a regional spatial-temporal (ST) model is developed based on the polynomial expansion consisting of latitude, longitude, and time of the geomagnetic field components and total magnetic field F. Additionally, we have used three different global models (CHAOS-5, POMME-9, and EMM2015), which are built on spherical harmonics up to a maximum degree Lmax and give the core field and crustal field separately. The normal field provided by the ST model and its “model bias”, which comprise the residuals of the differences between measured and predicted values, are calculated and the respective maps are shown. The residuals are considered an estimate of the local crustal field. In the case of global models, we have applied for each of these three methods to calculate the “model bias”: residuals of the differences between observed values and predicted values of the model, residuals of the differences between observed values and core field values of the model, and the average bias for the period 2001-2012. The normal field of the region of Austria provided by each global model is also calculated. Generally, the regional and global models yield relatively similar crustal fields for the Austrian region, especially when the first method is used. The normal fields calculated by them are in good agreement with each other. Each of the global models directly provides the crustal field, and they are compared with the aeromagnetic data provided by aeromagnetic surveys over the Austrian region. The ST model is in better agreement with aeromagnetic data. We have also analyzed the secular variation over the region, which is calculated from the rate of change of normal field given by the ST and global models.
Efeitos de Protocolos de Treinamento Intervalado e Contínuo na Reabilitação de Indivíduos Cardiopatas
Authors: Del Giudice Adriano Sakaida , Sene Israel Gustavo Guedes , Moraes Junior José Geraldo Rodrigues de , Martelli Anderson , Delbim Lucas
Published: September 2018

O objetivo do presente estudo foi investigar os resultados agudos e crônicos dos métodos e protocolos de exercício contínuo moderado - ECM e intermitente de alta intensidade -HIIT como investidas reabilitativas para indivíduos com intercorrências cardiovasculares, principalmente, em indivíduos com alto risco de infarto do miocárdio - IAM e compará-los em função de sua eficácia e segurança. Os estudos analisados proporcionaram resultados agudos semelhantes entre os protocolos HIIT e ECM, principalmente, quando comparados ao principal objetivo, neste caso, preservar a integridade física dos indivíduos praticantes e incrementar sua reserva funcional. Quanto às respostas crônicas, os protocolos de treinamento HIIT apresentaram resultados adaptativos positivos nas funções fisiológicas e morfológicas se mostrando como uma alternativa de grande efetividade para a reabilitação cardíaca, em função de seu baixo volume total de treinamento, podendo ser de grande ajuda se incluído como alternativa de trabalho para reabilitação de patologias e intercorrências cardiovasculares.Palavras-chaves: Reabilitação Cardíaca. Treinamento Intervalado. Cardiopatas.AbstractThe objective of the present study was to investigate the acute and chronic outcomes of the methods and protocols of continuous training (CT) and high intensity interval training (HIIT) as rehabilitative interventions for individuals with cardiovascular events, especially in individuals at high risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and to compare them for their efficacy and safety. The analyzed studies provided similar acute results between the HIIT and ECM protocols, mainly when compared to the main objective, in this case, to preserve the physical integrity of the practicing individuals and to increase their functional reserve. Regarding the chronic responses, the HIIT training protocols presented positive adaptive results in the physiological and morphological functions, showing itself as a highly effective alternative for cardiac rehabilitation due to its low total training volume, and could be of great help if included as a work alternative for the rehabilitation of pathologies and cardiovascular intercurrences.Keywords: Cardiac Rehabilitation. Interval Training. Cardiovascular Diseases.
Problemas de Aritmética na Escola Primária no Final do Século XIX: Aplicação, Ilustração ou Introdução dos Estudos?
Authors: Bertini Luciane de Fatima
Published: September 2018

O presente trabalho pretende analisar como os problemas estiveram presentes em livros escolares para o ensino de aritmética nas escolas primárias brasileiras no final do século XIX. Considerando o Repositório de Conteúdo Digital da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina como base de pesquisa foram selecionados livros relacionados ao ensino de aritmética para o curso primário que tiveram edições publicadas no final do século XIX, mais precisamente nas duas últimas décadas. A análise realizada permitiu a observação de que, nestas obras, os problemas estão relacionados aos cálculos com as operações fundamentais envolvendo a busca de uma solução a partir de dados fornecidos. Observou-se também que os problemas foram utilizados em todas as obras com a finalidade de aplicação e exercitação dos conceitos e procedimentos estudados; com a finalidade de ilustrar uma regra ou procedimento colaborando para sua compreensão nas obras de Collaço (1888), Lacerda (1890) e Trajano (18--); e com a finalidade de propor a observação e a exploração de situações próximas àquelas vivenciadas pelas crianças para a introdução dos estudos das operações no livro de Trajano.Palavras-chave: Problemas. Ensino primário. Livros escolares. Aritmética.AbstractThis work aims to analyze how problems were present in arithmetic textbooks in Brazilian primary schools in the end of the 19th century. By having the UFSC Digital Content Repository as a database, we selected books related to the teaching of arithmetic in primary school that were published in the end of the 19th century, more specifically in the 1880s and 1890s. The analysis which we conducted rendered the observation that in these textbooks problems are related to calculations with the four fundamental operations and involve the search for a solution, which students needed to reach by starting with the data offered in the instructions. Another point that needs to be expressed is that problems were used in all textbooks to apply and practice the concepts and procedures that were part of the lessons; also to illustrate a rule or procedure, as an aid to students’ understanding, in the works of Collaço (1888), Lacerda (1890) and Trajano (18--); and, finally, in order to suggest that children observe and explore situations that were similar to the ones that they faced in real life as an introduction to studies involving the operations in Trajano’s book.Keywords: Problems. Primary school. Textbooks. Arithmetic.
Reorganização da Instrução Pública em Santa Catarina: Saberes Matemáticos no Programa dos Grupos Escolares de 1920
Authors: Hoffmann Yohana Taise , Costa David Antonio da
Published: September 2018

Este texto tem como objetivo analisar o Programa de Ensino dos Grupos Escolares de 1920 de Santa Catarina, privilegiando conteúdos e métodos prescritos relativos aos saberes matemáticos. A partir dos estudos de Valente (2015, 2016) e Trouvé (2008), são tomadas as categorias elementar e rudimentar caracterizadas por Condorcet e Pestalozzi. Arrolando demais documentos normativos e dialogando com as pesquisas realizadas no âmbito da história da educação e da história da educação matemática traçou-se um cenário educacional catarinense. Evidenciamse as características do método intuitivo, com os exercícios práticos que desenvolvem o raciocínio dos alunos, a matéria “lições de coisas” com a utilização de objetos e o uso de instrumentos associados à vida diária dos alunos. Sendo a natureza do ensino dos saberes matemáticos, rudimentares.Palavras-chave: Saber matemático. Elementar. Rudimentar. Condorcet. Pestalozzi.AbstractThis text aims to analyze the Program of Teaching of School Groups of 1920 of Santa Catarina, privileging contents and prescribed methods related to mathematical knowledge. From the studies of Valente (2015, 2016) and Trouvé (2008), the elementary and rudimentary categories characterized by Condorcet and Pestalozzi are taken. Listing other normative documents and dialoguing with the researches carried in the context of the history of education and the history of mathematical education a Santa Catarina educational scenario was traced. They are evidenced the characteristics of the intuitive method, with the practical exercises that develop students’ reasoning, the subject “lessons of things” with the use of objects and the use of instruments associated with the daily life of students. Being the nature of the teaching of mathematical, rudimentaryKeywords: Know mathematical. Elementary. Rudimentary. Condorcet. Pestalozzi
Apropriações de Dewey na Educação Matemática: Estudo de um Livro de Aritmética para o Ensino Primário
Authors: Rabelo Rafaela Silva
Published: September 2018

O presente artigo tem como foco o primeiro volume da série The Alexander-Dewey arithmetic, voltado ao ensino primário. Tal série teve Georgia Alexander como autora, John Dewey como editor e foi publicada nos anos 1920 nos EUA. O objetivo foi explorar a tradução do pensamento de Dewey no ensino de aritmética no primário no interior do primeiro volume da referida série. Buscou-se estabelecer diálogo com outras obras de Dewey, principalmente os livros How we think (1910) e The school and society (1899), para tanto mobilizando a noção de apropriação e problematizando questões relacionadas à produção escrita e ao processo editorial, com base em autores como Roger Chartier e Peter Burke. Dentre as constatações, percebe-se que o livro de aritmética analisado estrutura a apresentação dos conteúdos e o desenvolvimento das atividades privilegiando a introdução social. Ainda incentiva o aluno enquanto sujeito de sua aprendizagem. Outros elementos fortemente presentes são o recurso à indução e a situações concretas. Tais características podem ser associadas ao pensamento de Dewey, tendo como elemento reforçador o fato que ele foi editor da série.Palavras-chave: John Dewey. Educação Progressiva. The Alexander-Dewey Arithmetic. Introdução Social.AbstractThe focus of the following article is the first volume of the series The Alexander-Dewey arithmetic, designed to primary school. The series was published in the 1920s in the USA, Georgia Alexander was the author and John Dewey was the editor. The aim of the article is to explore the translation of Dewey’s thought in the arithmetic teaching in primary school according to the first volume of the aforesaid series. In order to establish a dialogue with other Dewey’s works, the main references were the books How we think (1910) and The school and society (1899). The analysis was developed based in the notion of appropriation and inquiring about aspects of writing production and publishing process, relying in such authors as Roger Chartier and Peter Burke. It is possible to say that the analysed arithmetic textbook organizes the insertion of the subjects and the development of activities focusing the social introduction. It also stimulates the pupils to be active in the learning process. Some other elements that stand out are induction based introductions and concrete examples. Such characteristics can be traced to Dewey’s thought, which can be reinforced by the fact he was the editor of the series.Keywords: John Dewey. Progressive Education. The Alexander-Dewey Arithmetic. Social Introduction.
Sleep Disorders in Neuromuscular Diseases
Authors: Gartman Eric J
Published: September 2018

Disturbances in sleep are common in patients with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) and are the source of a significant amount of morbidity. Underlying these disorders of sleep are the physiologic alterations that result from progressive changes in muscle strength, effective ventilation, and control of respiration. This review will discuss the normal changes that occur during sleep, how the physiologic alterations present in neuromuscular and chest wall disorders affect these normal processes, how to assess patients for the presence of sleep disorders, and how to approach treatment.
The Bleeding Pneumonia – A Review of Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage
Authors: Endicott-Yazdani Tiana R , Gannon Steven , Mora Adan
Published: September 2018

Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) is rare and potentially fatal. Multilobar pneumonia can simulate DAH both clinically and radiographically. Recognition of DAH is of utmost importance as the diagnostic work-up and treatment differ from pneumonia. We provide a case to illustrate this point as well as discuss the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of DAH.
Aetiology and comorbidities of cerebral palsy in a developing country
Authors: Eyong Komomo I. , Asindi Asindi A. , Torty Chimaeze
Published: September 2018

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common disabling condition of movement and posture causing activity limitation arising from a static injury to the developing brain. Common risk factors for cerebral palsy in Africa include severe birth asphyxia, kernicterus and neonatal infections. This study is aimed at determining the aetiology and comorbidities associated with cerebral palsy in our environment.Methods: All children with CP presenting to the Paediatric Neurology clinic of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital whose parent gave consent were recruited into the study. The biodata of the children and that of the parent’s/ care givers were obtained. A detailed pregnancy and delivery history, neonatal history, seizures during first three years of life and developmental mile stones was documented.Results: Seventy children with CP were recruited into the study of which 46 (65.7%) were males and 24 (34.3%) females. Majority of the children were from low social class and products of home, church or TBA’S delivery where supervision is poor. Severe birth asphyxia and CNS infections are the commonest identified risk factors. Spastic quadriplegic CP is the dominant type of CP followed by spastic hemiplegia. There is a significant statistical relationship between the aetiology and the type of CP. Epilepsy (60%) speech defect (42.9%) and microcephaly (40%) are the predominant comorbidities seen in the study. Cortical atrophy and ventricular dilatation are predominant CT findings in contrast to periventricular leukomalecia seen in developed countries.Conclusions: Majority of the patients with CP in this study are from low social class and were delivered in places with poor obstetrics care. Improved perinatal care through an adequate social support system may reduce the burden of the disease.
Dietary and physical activity habits of All Saints University College of Medicine Students, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Authors: Owolabi Joshua B. , Ayantayo Habibah O. , Nwachukwu Nicholas F. , Thomas Thomas K. , Ekpenyong Ekei E.
Published: September 2018

Background: The purpose of this research was to assess the dietary and physical activity habits of All Saints University College of Medicine students to determine if they were meeting the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines government’s dietary guidelines and to ascertain the prevalence of overweight and obesity among the students.Methods: Data were collected from the participants using a survey concerned with demographics, and self-assessment on dietary and physical activity habits. Descriptive statistics was used to report and analyse the data.Results: Study subjects consisted of 76 students. Eighty three percent of them were between the ages of 16 and 25 years. Sixty–one percent were female and 39% were male. The majority of the student respondents (76%) were aware of the importance of eating healthy and being physically active each day, and 50-66% of the respondents engaged in and enjoyed physical activity, achieved the recommended daily amount of vegetable intake, were at a normal body mass index (18.5-24.9 kg/m2) and reported satisfaction with their weight. However, majority (80%) of the respondents consumed fast food; about a third of them did not consume fruits nor exercise regularly, reporting lack of time, interest and self-discipline as major reasons.Conclusions: The results indicate that the majority of All Saints University Medical College students had high level of knowledge of overweight and obesity and were involved in some healthy behaviours that helped them achieve normal BMI. However, the poor nutritional and physical activity habits of many of the students could benefit from intervention programs to moderate the tendency for overweight and obesity in the student population.
Knowledge and practice regarding prevention of puerperal sepsis among postpartum women attending a private hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Sultana Shirin , Methe Fatema Zohora , Muhammad Faisal , Chowdhury ABM Alauddin
Published: September 2018

Background: Puerperal sepsis is a common pregnancy-related condition that could eventually lead to obstetric shock or sometimes death. In developing world, the puerperal sepsis is the second most cause of maternal mortality. Cases of Maternal mortality have not declined in spite of efforts by both the public and private sector to prevent such deaths.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 postpartum mothers who attended Ibn Sina Medical College Hospital (ISMCH) Bangladesh during August to December 2017. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select the study participants and the data was collected using pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire by face to face interview. The collected information was analysed using SPSS 22.0 version.Results: About 50.7% of the study participants were in the age group 19-29 years and the mean age of the study participants was 29.6±15.9 years. More than seven-tenths (73.3%) of the study participants were Muslims and the majority (24.7%) of the study participants had senior secondary certificate. Most of the study participants (62%) were living in urban area and only 18.7% were service holders. Only 39.3% of the respondents think that they have sufficient knowledge regarding prevention of puerperal sepsis and about 78% of the study participants mentioned that getting immediate medical care for any wounds or even seasonal diseases prevents puerperal sepsis. About 37.4% were disagreed to avoid sexual intercourse during last 2 months of pregnancy prevents puerperal sepsis and about 51.3% were agreed to avoid appearances in crowded and unhygienic places, this will prevent from catching respiratory diseases.Conclusions: The findings reported that most of the study participants had poor level of knowledge regarding prevention of puerperal sepsis. However, the study participants had satisfactory practice level about prevention of puerperal sepsis. It further reveals that educational level and age of the study participants was found statistically significant with knowledge about prevention of puerperal sepsis.
Autoimmune thyroiditis CRP association
Authors: Pamukcu Melih , Badem Atilla , Parlak Omer
Published: September 2018

Background: C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase reactant and its serum levels may be risen during many diseases. Hypothyroidism is a clinical disease state accompanied by mild inflammation that is known to be significantly associated with atherosclerosis. In this study, we aim to determine and compare serum CRP levels in overt and subclinical hypothyroidism subgroups and research their association with autoimmune markers.Methods: Around 79 patients who are diagnosed with overt and subclinical hypothyroidism in our polyclinic were included in this study. Patients’ morning blood samples were collected after 8hours of fast and thyroid functions, CRP, sedimentation rate, anti TG and anti TPO antibody levels were studied. Thyroid ultrasonography was planned for each patient.Results: We found significant differences regarding age, sT3, sT4, TSH, anti-TPO, anti-TG and CRP levels between overt and subclinical groups. There was no significant difference between the groups in thyroxin use, nodularity and sedimentation rate. No significant difference was found between CRP levels and autoimmunity markers anti-TPO and anti-TG among the groups as well. A significant cut-off value was determined for CRP in overt hypothyroidism by using Roc analysis and this value was also considered for being a possible cardiovascular risk marker.Conclusions: In this study, we found out that CRP levels were high in both overt and subclinical subgroups, CRP levels were increased during progression of the disease from subclinical to overt and this increase may be related with higher inflammation and tendency to cardiovascular diseases.
Staphylococcus associated acute throat infection among children presented to a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Thattil Santhosh John , Santhosh Sumitha , Ajith Thekkuttuparambil Ananthanarayanan
Published: September 2018

Background: Staphylococcus infection remains one of the most common bacterial infections that cause high rate of morbidity and mortality in children and adults. This study was aimed to find the prevalent age group and type of Staphylococcus strain among the children presented with sore throat to a tertiary care hospital.Methods: A retrospective study was done by analyzing the medical records of children (less than 10 years of age) who presented to the outpatient Paediatric department with sore throat and confirmed diagnosis of Staphylococcus. Number of coagulase negative Staphylococcus (CoNS), Staphylococcus aureus (SA), methicilline resistant (MR) and methicilline sensitive (MS) strains was analyzed in various age groups and analyzed statistically.Results: Total 129 cases of Staphylococcus infected cases were found during the period of this study. The male to female ratio was 1.86 with high rate of prevalence found among the children of age 1-3 years (39.5%) (p= 0.0031). The CoNS was found in 65/129 (50.38%) cases and all were MSSA. No MRSA infection was found during the study period. Among the total cases, 122/129 (94.57%) cases were infected with MS strains. The MR strain was found in 7/129 cases (5.4%) which was mainly in neonates. The rate of infection was less in older children (7-10-year age).Conclusions: The prevalence of Staphylococcus associated throat infection was high among the children of 1-3-year age with male dominance. The MR strain was found only 5.4% of cases and no MRSA found in this study.
Role of alpha blockers and 7-days catheterization in enhancing the success of trial void in acute urinary retention due to benign prostatic hyperplasia: a double-blind randomized control trial
Authors: Rangaiah Rohit Garagadahalli , Karthikeyan Vilvapathy Senguttuvan
Published: September 2018

Background: Acute urinary retention (AUR) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is common. This study evaluated the efficacy of three alpha-blockers with urethral catheterization for 7 days in trial without catheter (TWOC).Methods: This was a prospective, randomized, double-blind, active-control study conducted between November 2013 and May 2016. Patients aged more than 50 years, presenting with first-time painful AUR due to BPH were enrolled in this study. Eligible patients were randomized (1:1:1) to one of the three treatment groups to receive tamsulosin 0.4 mg, alfuzosin 10 mg or silodosin 8 mg for one week. The primary outcome measure was successful TWOC at 7 days.Results: A total of 118 patients were included in the study (tamsulosin, n=40; alfuzosin, n=38; and silodosin, n=40). The baseline parameters were comparable between the three groups. A total of 84 (71.2%) patients had successful TWOC at the end of 7 days (tamsulosin, n=30 (75%); alfuzosin, n=32 (84%); and silodosin, n=22 (55%)) and was significantly (p=0.015) different between three groups. Higher age, larger volume at retention and higher prostate volume were significantly (p<0.05) associated with the failure of TWOC.Conclusions: Results from this study demonstrate that there is a definite role of 7-day catheterization with alpha blockers in improving the rates of success of TWOC in men presenting with AUR due to BPH. The success of TWOC is multifactorial.