bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study of oro-facial deformities in treated leprosy patients in central India
Authors: Deshpande Amit V. , Chaudhary Sanjeev M. , Mukhi J. I. , Bansode V. W. , Morey P. D.
Published: November 2017

Background: Though leprosy has ceased to be a chronic disease, the impairments present at diagnosis or those which develop after diagnosis may have a lasting effect on the functioning of those who have been patients. This study is an attempt to clinically evaluate the orofacial lesions and deformities of treated leprosy patients, and see whether they have received any rehabilitation services. Methods: This was a hospital based cross sectional study conducted in a tertiary health care centre at Nagpur. All treated leprosy patients coming to the Out patients department of Skin and Venereal Diseases centre of the institute were examined and details regarding rehabilitation services received by them were inquired. Results: A total of 30 patients were studied of whom male and female were 15 each. Oro-facial lesions were seen in 20 patients of whom 11 were males and 9 were females. The most common lesion was in tongue (depappilated/fissured/deviated) in males and madarosis in females. Shrunken or erythematous uvula was the least common finding. Deformities of hands and feet were more common in females while deformity of eyes was more common in males. Utilization of rehabilitative services was very poor. Conclusions: It can be concluded from the results that leprosy as a disease is being treated successfully but the Oro-facial lesions and deformities are significant and utilization of rehabilitation is poor.
A study of knowledge and practice of breast feeding in urban slum area under urban health centre in Solapur city, Western Maharashtra
Authors: Rajput Rupali R. , Haralkar Santosh J. , Mangulikar Suresh K.
Published: November 2017

Background: Country wide data from National Family Health Survey-III (2005-2006) documented that only 24.5% mothers initiated breastfeeding within desired one hour after the birth and almost 45 percent did not start breastfeeding within one day of birth. As many as 57% women practiced prelacteal feeding, proportion of exclusively breastfed infants at 6 months of age was 46.4%. Methods: The proposed study included cross sectional study of socio-demographic features and breast feeding profile of mothers attending Urban Health Training Centre. 400 mothers of infants aged 6-12 months were interviewed using pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Details about the socio-demographic characteristics and breast feeding practices and knowledge about breast feeding were obtained. Then results were analyzed at the end of data collection. Results: In the present study, out of 400 mothers, 41.25% mothers practice exclusive breast feeding. The knowledge of mothers about the breast feeding, among this knowledge regarding time of initiation of breast feeding after normal delivery and caesarean section was maximum i.e. 93.25%, followed by 57.25% mothers having knowledge regarding duration of exclusive breast feeding. The mothers having minimum knowledge was regarding continuation of breast feeding i.e. 40.25%. Conclusions: This study throws light on the mothers knowledge about breast feeding and what they actually practice. Breastfeeding practices like exclusive breast feeding, prelacteal feeding was less than the national average.
A cross sectional study of association of anaemia with BMI in medical and paramedical students
Authors: Agarwal Ajay Kumar , Katiyar Ghanshyam Das , Mahmood Syed Esam , Khan Swati , Sharma Mahendra
Published: November 2017

Background: Anaemia is a global health problem. Anaemia is one of most commonly recognized disorders. In view of ever increasing burden of anaemia in India and its detrimental effects on academic performance of students, it is necessary to find out the association of anaemia with BMI of medical and para medical students. This study was undertaken to find out association of anaemia with BMI among medical and para medical students of Rohilkhand Medical College, Bareilly.Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in 344 medical and para medical students of Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly. A structured schedule was used to collect the information regarding anaemia and BMI. Data was analyzed using SPSS software. Chi square test was applied.Results: Over all prevalence of anaemia was 29.07% prevalence was higher among female students (41.92%), among those aged between 25-26 years (75.00%) and among Muslims (40.54%), prevalence of anaemia among normal weight (31.92%) followed by underweight (27.02%) than in preobese (25.86%) while least among obese (20.83%).Conclusions: Anaemia is prevalent even in medical and para medical students who are well educated and well oriented about nutrition and its ill effect on health. BMI exhibits higher prevalence of anaemia among normal weight, followed by underweight, preobese and obese.
Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding tuberculosis among patients with TB attending tribal health care centres of H.D. Kote taluq, Mysuru district
Authors: Boralingiah Prakash , Chauhan Dennis
Published: November 2017

Background: Tuberculosis is a major global health problem. The current global picture of tuberculosis shows continued progress but not fast enough. During the year 2013, an estimated 9 million people developed tuberculosis, which is equivalent to 126 cases per 100000 populations. High mortality rate due to TB among tribal clearly suggest the lack of awareness regarding the disease. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of tribal patients regarding tuberculosis.Methods: A community based retrospective and prospective follow up study was undertaken during February 2014 to October 2014. All the patients attending VMH, Sargur and H.D. Kote Govt hospital who are diagnosed for TB in past three months and those who will be diagnosed for the same in the next 6 months were included for the study. A pretested structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Data collected was entered in Microsoft excel sheet and analyzed by using SPSS-22.0.Results: 6.3% of study subjects knew TB was caused by bacteria or some germs. Majority responded that TB was caused due to smoking, alcohol consumption, not taking food or sins of the past. 88% knew the symptoms of TB. 16% of the study subjects knew the organs affected by TB. More than half (66%) had unsatisfactory knowledge on TB on using a Knowledge score. 78.1% agreed that completely cured TB patients could marry.Conclusions: The present study highlights the lack of awareness among the tribal patients even though they receive the treatment from DOTS provider. Social stigma regarding TB is a barrier in successful implementation of RNTCP. Creating awareness through specific, effective and innovative IEC and BCC campaigns in tribal areas is required for the successful implementation of DOTS.
Experience of skill labs to improve quality of newborn care at birth in three district of Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Das Manoja Kumar , Chaudhary Chetna , Kaushal Santosh Kumar , Khanna Rajesh , Chatterji Surojit
Published: November 2017

Background: Retention of neonatal resuscitation skill among birth attendants have been a challenge in developing countries. The objective of the study was to document the performance of skill labs and its impact on the skill and knowledge of the birth attendants in India.Methods: In three districts of Uttar Pradesh, impact assessment of twelve skill labs was done adopting mixed quantitative and qualitative methodology.Results: Twelve skill labs supported skill building of 606 birth attendants over one year. Six of the units performed well and four moderately and too units poorly. The health functionaries at all levels were positive about their experience about the skill labs. Majority of them hoped sustenance of these units. There was marked retention of resuscitation skill after one year.Conclusions: The skill labs appear to be useful modality for promoting retention of the resuscitation skills of birth attendants.
Impact of educational intervention on knowledge and attitude of bio-medical waste management among health care personnel working in a tertiary care hospital of Bengaluru city, Karnataka, India
Authors: Sharma Nidhi , Hiremath Lalita D. , D. Sudeepa , H. V. Kiran Kumar
Published: November 2017

Background: The waste produced in the course of healthcare activities carries a higher potential for infection and injury than any other type of waste. Inadequate and inappropriate knowledge of handling of healthcare waste among health care personnel may have serious health consequences and a significant impact on the environment as well. Hence this study was undertaken to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding the bio-medical waste management among nurses and laboratory technicians working in our hospital and to evaluate the effect of the intervention program given to them.Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted among the nurses and laboratory technicians working at The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru. An identical pre-designed and pre-tested structured questionnaire was given to them before and after the training session.Results: After the training program, a statistically significant increase in knowledge on all aspects of bio-medical waste management was found among the study participants. The attitude on all aspects related to BMW management improved among the participants after the intervention.Conclusions:All health care personnel must undergo regular training in BMW management. This should be coupled with effective implementation of rules and regular monitoring by authorities.
Clinical and histopathological study of lepra reactions from a tertiary care center in South India
Authors: Prasannan Remya , George Mamatha , M. P. Binitha , T. Lekha
Published: November 2017

Background: Clinical features and histopathology of leprosy and type 1 and type 2 reactions do not always match, though they are generally accepted as important for arriving at a diagnosis. We studied the varied clinical presentations and the correlation with histology in patients presenting with leprosy and type 1 and type 2 reactions.

Methods: All patients with clinical features of leprosy and those with features of type 1 and type 2 lepra reactions attending the department of Dermatology from August 2008 to August 2009 were included. Detailed history, clinical examination and skin biopsy findings were noted and correlated using descriptive statistics.

Results: Of the 138 patients included in the study, 24 cases of reactions were detected. Eighteen had type 1 (75%) and six had type 2 (25%) reaction. Correlation showed that dermal edema on histology was helpful in diagnosis of lepra reactions while neutrophilic infiltration favoured the diagnosis of type 2 reactions.

Conclusions: Histopathological features are helpful in the diagnosis of lepra reactions, however in cases of doubt, the diagnosis should be made on clinical grounds.
The complexity of the word in the work of Guimarães Rosa unveiled by Michel Foucault’s epistemology
Authors: Costa Elvira Livonete
Published: November 2017

This paper aims to explore the complex system percussed by the being pure and intransitive of literary language appointed by Michel Foucault, which commands the Guimarães Rosa´s poetic flows in “Ave, Palavra”, by means of the analysis of certain procedures creation of linguistic and stylistic elaboration presents in all of your composition; also is intended to investigate the lyricism that the essential verb, in which bend over himself, hiding the various faces of the original word and the unusual intention of Rosa’s written of the reverence to the poetic art, since that “Ave, Palavra” bears an action lyrical articulated in the sovereign space of the work.

A complexidade da palavra na obra de Guimarães Rosa desvelada pela epistemologia de Michel Foucault

Este trabalho visa explorar o complexo sistema percorrido pelo ser puro e intransitivo da linguagem literária apontado por Michel Foucault, a qual comanda os fluxos poéticos de Guimarães Rosa em Ave, Palavra, por meio da análise de certos procedimentos de criação linguística e elaboração estilística presentes em toda sua composição; destina-se também a investigar o lirismo que mana do verbo essencial, o qual se dobra sobre si mesmo, ocultando as várias faces da palavra original e a insólita intenção da escrita roseana de reverenciar a arte poética, visto que Ave, Palavra comporta uma ação lírica articulada no espaço soberano da obra.
O triunfo da cidade das letras e o papel dos letrados na vida sócio-cultural das cidades latino-americanas
Authors: De Paula Cátia Franciele Sanfelice
Published: November 2017

Angel Rama (Montevidéu 1926-Frankfurt 1983) foi editor, diretor, escritor uruguaio de importantes publicações latino-americanas e europeias e, professor de literatura latino-americana. Em sua obra, A cidade das Letras, publicada postumamente, em 1984, Angel Rama analisa o sistema cultural latino americano do século XIX, em especial o período de 1870-1900. Para Rama, o final do século XIX é o triunfo da Cidade das Letras, aquela que desde o início da colonização na América estava sendo delineada, mas não tinha tido ainda a oportunidade de definir seus contornos, seu discurso autônomo, valores símbolos e visão de ordem e progresso. Assim, A Cidade das Letras foi o espaço adequado ao desempenho do setor letrado acadêmico, que usava a Universidade como ponte para nela transitar mais facilmente e ocupar esferas de poder só acessíveis àqueles de formação privilegiada.
Louis Ciccone and his historical book on blind musicians: urgency of translation and continuity
Authors: De Oliveira João Vicente Ganzarolli
Published: November 2017

This article addresses the question of Louis Ciccone’s “Les musiciens aveugles dans l’histoire” (2001) importance in the field of researches concerning the world of the blind and the very History of Culture. Ciccone was blind from birth. Extraordinary gifted as a musician, a teacher and a scholar, Ciccone was the head of the Association Valentin Haüy (Paris, France) between 1987 and 1997. Close comparison with earlier essays on the same field of research lead us to the conclusion that Ciccone’s essay in one of a kind. Let us hope that this master piece of concision and profoundness will achieve its deserved recognition in global terms; and that a chord will also be stroked in the hearts and minds of those who deal professionally with blindness and impairment in general within the Lusophone world. It is high time for us to see “Les musiciens aveugles dans l’histoire” translated into Portuguese.

Louis Ciccone e seu livro sobre os músicos cegos na história: urgência de tradução e de continuidade

Este artigo visa ressaltar a importância do ensaio Les musiciens aveugles dans l’histoire (Paris, Harmattan, 2001) no campo das pesquisas relativas à cegueira, bem como na própria História da Cultura. Louis Ciccone (1922-2006) era cego desde os 16 anos de idade. Extraordinariamente dotado como professor, músico e humanista, Ciccone presidiu a Association Valentin Haüy (Paris, França) entre 1987 e 1997. Comparado com outros ensaios sobre o mesmo assunto, o ensaio de Ciccone revela-se único no gênero. Esperemos que esta obra prima de concisão e profundidade alcance o meritório reconhecimento em termos globais; e que os profissionais que lidam com a cegueira e a deficiência em geral no mundo lusófono sejam devidamente sensibilizados. É mais do que hora de ver Les musiciens aveugles dans l’histoire traduzido em português, tornando-se assim Os Músicos Cegos na História.
The literature between frontiers: a study for the semiotic perspective of Greimas
Authors: David Ricardo Santos
Published: November 2017

Starting from the idea that semiotics helps the reader understand the narrative universe. This article intends to make a brief analysis, aiming to conclude the process of valuing creative, thematic and figurative in the construction of literary narratives produced by literati in the border area of a poetic nomenclature of border literature here. Some proposals that integrate literary study that develop in both the Brazilian border, as the Bolivian border. The analysis is based on French semiotics of Algirdas Julien Greimas. They focus, then the works of the Latin American; Brazil-Bolivia border, with a fictional look at the border as an instrument facilitating the understanding of literature and its border meaningful connections.

A literatura entre fronteiras: um estudo pela perspectiva semiótica de Greimas

Partimos da ideia de que a semiótica greimasiana ajuda o leitor a entender o universo narrativo, neste artigo pretendemos fazer uma breve análise, visando a depreender o processo de valorização criativa, temática e figurativa na construção de narrativas literárias produzidas em zona fronteiriça por literatas de uma poética aqui nomenclaturada de literatura fronteiriça. Integram nesse estudo algumas propostas literárias que se desenvolvem tanto na fronteira brasileira, como na fronteira boliviana. A análise tem como base a semiótica francesa de Algirdas Julien Greimas. Focalizam-se, portanto as obras da fronteira, América Latina; Brasil-Bolívia, com um olhar sobre o ficcional fronteiriço como instrumento facilitador do entendimento desta literatura de fronteira e suas conexões significativas.
The power of “the daughters of your people”: women’s prophesy in Eze 13.17-23
Authors: Neuenfeldt Elaine
Published: November 2017

Ezekiel 13.17-23 is a narrative about women practices and performances with sewing bands on wrists, making veils and binding knots. The narrative presents women as prophetess involved in rituals of life and death. The practice they perform is called divination, and it is condemned, because through it, women arrogate themselves with powers to attribute life and death to people. In addition to the legitimacy of the exercise of prophecy, also the power to designate who may live and dye, or to transit the path between death and life are objects of controversy. This study seeks to work different perspectives with some guiding questions: What is the interpretation history of this text? What are these magical practices, designating life and death? Is this prophecy? The study points to possibilities to rescue some practices of women in the midst of a spectrum of prophetic condemnation and controversy, highlighting the leading role of women in religious practices in borderline situations, such as childbirth, birth and death.

O poder das "filhas de teu povo": profecia de mulheres em Ezequiel 13, 17-23

O texto de Ez 13,17-23 narra as práticas de mulheres envolvidas em performances de costurar fios ao redor dos pulsos, fazer véus e amarrar nós. A narrativa apresenta-as como profetisas envolvidas em rituais de vida e de morte. A adivinhação que elas praticam é condenada, porque através desta, elas se arrogam poderes de atribuir vida ou morte às pessoas. Além da legitimidade do exercício da profecia, também os poderes de transitar e designar quem pode estar nos mundos entre a morte e a vida são objetos de controvérsias. Este estudo trabalha diferentes perspectivas com algumas perguntas norteadoras: Qual é a história da interpretação deste texto? O que são estas práticas mágicas, que designam sobre a vida e a morte? É isto profecia? Aponta-se por fim, para um possível resgate das práticas das mulheres em meio a esse espectro de condenação e polêmica profética, destacando o papel protagônico de mulheres em práticas religiosas em situações limítrofes, como o parto, nascimento e morte.
La matriz estratégica de innovación (MEI) en el análisis de la situación externa para dos empresas sociales agrí­colas: los casos de sonora y nuevo león, México.
Authors: Arvizu Armenta Marisol , Borbón Morales Carlos Gabriel
Published: November 2017

La empresa social es una alternativa que pudiera hacer operativa una polí­tica de desarrollo con base en la promoción del bienestar humano; según algunos autores como (Burlástegui, 2013) y (Yunnus, 2008),  funciona como un esquema organizativo incluyente, promotor de derrama económica y empleo. No obstante que los trabajadores son co-propietarios, estas empresas perfilan su estrategia corporativa y la innovación como las claves para su desempeño competitivo, al igual que lo hacen las empresas tradicionales. El objetivo de este documento es analizar el comportamiento de variables externas relevantes que afectan el funcionamiento de este tipo de empresas; a través de la implementación de la técnica propuesta por (Aguilar, 1967) de la matriz PEST (Polí­tico-legales, Económicos, Socio-culturales y Tecnológicos). Para ello se utilizan dos ejemplos de empresas sociales productoras de tomate de exportación a mercados de Estados Unidos, que cuentan en su haber con tecnologí­a diferenciada de invernadero y arreglos organizacionales distintos.
Implicaciones del trabajo remunerado en mujeres pobres: tensiones y posibilidades.
Authors: Maldonado Sandra Estrada , Valerdi González Marí­aÁurea
Published: November 2017

La participación de las mujeres en el ámbito productivo, realizando labores de trabajo extradoméstico (Garcí­a, de Oliveira, 1994) ha ido en acelerado aumento en las últimas décadas, lo cual obedece a distintos factores, desde los cambios en los estilos de vida, en las aspiraciones de las mujeres, hasta una mayor demanda de trabajadoras en algunos sectores económicos (Razavi, 2008). Este acceso al mundo laboral no ha sido un proceso armónico ni conciliatorio de las actividades tradicionales: la maternidad, el cuidado y el trabajo doméstico. Por el contrario, suelen experimentarse tensiones derivadas de la jerarquización de los roles de género, resultando en un diferencial patriarcal (Moreno, 2008) que se refleja en un déficit de las mujeres frente a los hombres que también participan en el mercado laboral.Asumiendo que todo modelo de familia, se asienta en distintos modelos de producción bajo una determinada concepción de desarrollo, de la cual depende la distribución del trabajo en el mercado laboral, el papel que juega el estado y las obligaciones que se le asignan a la unidad familiar (Esping-Andersen 2000), es posible ver que coexisten trabajos seguros, estables con trabajos precarios, flexibles. Finalmente, incorporamos al análisis la pobreza; las mujeres pobres han visto reducidas sus oportunidades de desarrollo, además de que las opciones laborales que encuentran suelen ser más rí­gidas en cuanto a la organización, (Moreno, 2008) incrementando así­ la tensión entre lo doméstico y extradoméstico.En el presente trabajo presentamos primero una mirada sociodemográfica de un polí­gono de pobreza en León, Guanajuato y profundizamos el análisis con testimonios de un conjunto de mujeres trabajadoras del aseo en una institución de Educación Superior privada, que viven en dicha zona analizando las tensiones entre los ámbitos doméstico y extradoméstico, así­ como el impacto que la actividad remunerada ha tenido en ellas.
El impacto en la toma de decisiones de mujeres y hombres que estudian una Ingenierí­a en la Universidad Politécnica de Guanajuato.
Authors: Valadez Hegler Rebeca del Carmen , Tinajero Ramí­rez Claudia , Rivera Vega Bernardo
Published: November 2017

La presente investigación se refiere a un estudio realizado en la Universidad Politécnica de Guanajuato (UPG) en el año 2016, donde se logra responder a cuestionamientos especí­ficamente enfocados al impacto de la toma de decisiones de hombres y mujeres en participar en los programas de ingenierí­a que la institución ofrece, y qué motiva a las mujeres a seguir estos tipos de programas anteriormente limitados metafóricamente a hombres. La obtención de resultados se logra mediante un instrumento de medición validado y aplicado a una muestra representativa de los alumnos que actualmente cursan una de las seis ingenierí­as en la UPG, si las mujeres deciden libremente participar en estos programas y en general decidir sobre su vida y saber la tendencia en la opinión masculina acerca de la impresión que tienen respecto al tema. Los resultados presentados establecen tendencia positiva tanto en hombres como en mujeres. Ellas en participar de las ingenierí­as, y ellos en aceptar que las mujeres formen parte de estos programas y decidan libremente.
Análisis de las caracterí­sticas femeninas de emprendimiento en las actividades de la economí­a internacional
Authors: Arredondo Hidalgo Marí­a Guadalupe , Rivera Ma. Guadalupe , Ramí­rez Abril Alejandra
Published: November 2017

Dada la globalización económica, encontramos que dí­a a dí­a, la participación de la mujer en actividades económicas en un hecho. Esta participación está inserta en una variedad de fenómenos que se definen desde la visión de que las mujeres desean ser parte activa en este proceso de desarrollo democrático, que genera crecimiento y estabilidad económica. El Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI, 2016) ha indicado que la participación de las mujeres conlleva a una igualdad de género el cual es en sí­ mismo un objetivo de desarrollo importante. Existen alrededor de 187 millones de negocios liderados por mujeres en todo el mundo, esto es aproximado porque es una cifra difí­cil de delimitar, dada la propia naturaleza de los negocios, que generalmente son de carácter informal.
Diseño de un modelo de reingenierí­a parcial en marketing basado en empresas centradas en servicios
Authors: Navarro Alvarado Alberto , González Moreno Cynthia Dinorah , Martí­nez Farí­as Estefaní­a , Sánchez Beltrán Martha Irene
Published: November 2017

El presente documento expone una propuesta centrada en la reestructuración organizacional basada en la reingenierí­a, pero partiendo de una acción parcial y no en el modelo tradicional. Se aplica un estudio en la ciudad de Puerto Vallarta a las organizaciones de alimentos y bebidas, buscando contrastar las expectativas de los clientes mediante un estudio de mercado y, por otra parte, las condiciones del mercado a través de un estudio sectorial. El resultado principal de la investigación busca proponer un modelo de aplicación en cinco etapas que facilite la implementación y control de modificaciones estructurales que le permita a las empresas, principalmente centradas en servicios, ofrecer productos con valor agregado a sus clientes y generar, en el largo plazo,  entornos competitivos. Un enfoque muy importante que se expone es la aplicación sistemática y focalizada de métodos holí­sticos particularizando en situaciones especí­ficas, como lo hace la reingenierí­a parcial. La hipótesis principal que da sustento a la presente investigación establece la relación directa que se mantiene entre la mercadotecnia y la satisfacción del cliente en las empresas centradas en servicios, particularmente por el alcance estratégico de esta área en las empresas de alimentos y bebidas. Se concluye que la aplicación de reingenierí­a parcial en el área de marketing, contribuye a obtener impactos positivos en la satisfacción del cliente como una extensión inherente de un modelo centrado en el cliente.
Reingenierí­a Jurí­dica aplicada a la Gamificación
Authors: Dí­az Carlos
Published: November 2017

Ante el cambio vertiginoso de los tiempos, las nuevas tecnologí­as de información y comunicación han generado estrategias modernas de motivación para la productividad de los trabajadores, es en este escenario, donde aparece el tema de la gamificación, como una práctica exitosa en la obtención de resultados esperados por los empleados, al tenerlos constantemente motivados. La gamificación, es la implementación de prácticas, mecánicas y reglas extraí­das de los videojuegos para aplicarlas en ambientes no lúdicos, uno de estos espacios se encuentra dentro de las organizaciones, cada dí­a, es más frecuente encontrar que las empresas deciden utilizar sistemas o software de gamificación para capacitar y actualizar a sus colaboradores. Sin embargo, hasta el momento, no se considera en los proyectos gamificados la importancia de contar con una estrategia jurí­dica integral, que contemple la creación de un portafolio legal que enuncie los derechos y obligaciones establecidas en las distintas leyes y regulaciones aplicables en la materia en México. Al no encontrar estrategia legal derivada de un proyecto de gamificación en la organización, es frecuente descubrir violaciones a los derechos de los trabajadores, que no son perceptibles bajo la nueva dinámica social de la penetración de la tecnologí­a en las actuales prácticas laborales. El objetivo de esta investigación es la creación y generación de instrumentos administrativos que permita identificar las necesidades y conflictos legales que nacen de la implementación de un sistema gamificado en las organizaciones, para proteger dichos proyectos de capacitación y formación profesional en beneficio del empleado y del empleador.
AGRADECIMIENTOS
Authors: Valadez Hegler Rebeca del Carmen
Published: November 2017

La obra de divulgación de este sexto número, es un ejemplo claro de que en el estado de Guanajuato y en nuestro Paí­s el desarrollo de la ciencia y la tecnologí­a son una práctica cada vez más enfática y precisa, al abordar temáticas con temas incluyentes de los diversos contextos que caracterizan a la entidad.
Ovarian maturation and histological observations of Barilius bendelisis (Hamilton) in captivity
Authors: Saxena Neha , Patiyal Rabindar Singh , Dube Kiran , Tiwari Virendra K.
Published: November 2017

Fish samples of Indian hill trout Barilius bendelisis, were collected from the Gaula river (290 17’ 25’’ N Latitude, 790 32’ 143’’ E) and reared in captive condition at Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal (29021´ N, 79034´ E, altitude 1370 m MSL).Gonadosomatic index was found maximum in May for females (13.24 ± 0.92) and males (1.13 ± 0.07) respectively indicating a single spawning period of this species under captivity. Absolute fecundity (total number of eggs) varied from 320 to 4000. The average absolute fecundity was 1661 ± 304.6 at a total length 10.07 ± 0.30 cm and body weight of 11.92 ± 1.23 g. Histological study of the ovary revealed the presence of oocytes at different stages of maturity with a maximum number of the mature oocytes during April to May. Results of the present investigation suggest that B. bendelisis belongs to a category of low fecund fish and spawns during April and May under captive condition.
Effect of preovulatory follicle on fertility in Graded murrah buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)
Authors: Raj M. Praveen , Naidu G. Venkata , Srinivas M. , Raghunath M. , Ananda Rao K.
Published: November 2017

An investigation was taken up to study the relationship of preovulatory follicle size at the time of first postpartum AI and CL biometry with conception using transrectal ultrasonography in 70 parous Graded Murrah buffaloes maintained under rural conditions. POF sizes were measured ultrasonographically and grouped in to small preovulatory follicle (SPF), medium preovulatory follicle (MPF) and large preovulatory follicle (LPF). Serum progesterone concentration at the time of AI and pregnancy status was negatively correlated indicating that when progesterone level declined to less than 0.3 ng/ml (basal level) at the time of AI, the chances of the animal becoming pregnant was increased. The size of the POF was positively correlated to the size of the CL on day 10 in pregnant buffaloes. The overall POF diameter at the time of estrum was 12.31 ± 0.29 mm (Range 9 to 16 mm) in Graded Murrah buffaloes and 50 % of the buffaloes had POF size > 12 - £14 mm. They conceived only if the POF diameter was more than 9 mm at the time of AI however there was no significant correlation between the POF size at the time of AI and conception. Thus, it was concluded that physiological maturity rather than the diameter of the follicle influenced the fertility in Graded Murrah buffaloes under field conditions.
Effect of Artemisia Absinthium(Titween) on nutrient intake, digestibility, nutrient balance and blood biochemical of sheep
Authors: Bhat A. R. , Ishfaq A. , Ganai A. M. , Beigh Y. A , Sheikh G. G. , Masood Danish
Published: November 2017

The study was carried to evaluate the effects of feeding phytogenic feed additive, Artemisia absinthiumon nutrient intake, nutrient digestibility, utilization and performance of sheep. Ten male adult Bakerwal sheep were randomly divided into control group (T0) and treatment group (T1). The complete ration for T1 was fortified with herb Artemisia absinthium@ 4%. Significant (P less than 0.05) differences were observed in DM intake, OM intake, average daily gainand digestibility coefficients of DM, OM, CP and EE. However, non-significant (P less than 0.05) differences were recorded in digestibility coefficients of NFE, NDF, ADF and HC. Significant increase in % DCP and % TDN were recorded in T1 group as compared to T0 group. Nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus balance were comparable between two groups and were positive in both groups. Among haemato-biochemical parameters blood glucose, Hb, PCV and total serum proteins, differed non-significantly (P£0.05) between the groups, both before and after experimental feeding, except the BUN which was found significantly (P£0.05) higher in herb supplemented group.
Effect of dietary supplementation of ghee residue on the performance of Japanese quail
Authors: Umamaheshwari S. , Selvan S. T. , Muthusamy P. , Radhakrishnan L.
Published: November 2017

An experiment was conducted to assess the effect of dietary supplementation of ghee residue on growth performance of Japanese quails. Ghee residue (GR) was included in the diet at 0 (T1), 5 (T2), 10 (T3) and 15 (T4) percent levels and fed to 500 Japanese quails, randomly divided into four treatment groups with five replicates each with twenty birds. The experimental diet was isocaloric and isonitrogenous. The estimated TME, CP and EE of GR were 4800kcal/kg, 24.46% and 40.78%, respectively. The highest body weight (213.55g) with best FE (2.62) was observed at 5% GR fed group (T2). Feed consumption and mortality did not differ significantly among various treatments. Slaughter yield was highest at 5% GR fed group. However, the body weight, FE and carcass yield at 5 and 10% GR fed groups remained statistically similar to that of control. Organoleptic study revealed that the meat of 10% GR fed group (T3) was more acceptable compared to others. Breast muscle cholesterol level was highest in GR fed groups (T2 to T4) compared to control (T1). GR Supplementation at all levels resulted in reduction of feed cost with highest reduction at 15% level (Rs.1.46/kg) but reduction in performance was observed at the same level. It was concluded that ghee residue could be included in the broiler quail diet as an energy, protein and fat source up to 10% level.
Identification of point mutation in Exon 2 of MBL1 gene and its relationship with Somatic Cell Score (SCS) in Sahiwal cattle
Authors: Kamaldeep Kamaldeep , Magotra Ankit , Pander B. L. , Manjeet Manjeet , Malik B. S. , Dalal D. S.
Published: November 2017

Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is one of the most important constituent and a pattern recognition molecule of the innate immune system. MBL gene possibly contributes to bacterial infection resistance and was proposed as a molecular marker for milk production traits to control mastitis. Due to its location near to QTLs associated with Somatic cell score (SCS) and mastitis , the MBL1 gene may be considered as a candidate gene. Sahiwal cows in milk were selected randomly to identify g.2686T>C point mutation in exon 2 of MBL1 gene and its association with somatic cell score. A 401 bp PCR fragment of MBL1 gene encompassing the exon 2 was amplified and digested with Hae III to screen the reported SNP. Genotype analysis using PCR-RFLP revealed a polymorphic banding pattern. Sequencing was also carried out to validate the PCR-RFLP results of nucleotide sequence in a particular region. The preliminary information obtained from the study indicated that the targeted variantof MBL1 gene in indigenous cattle had no association with SCS and mastitis resistance which may be a breed specific characteristic. Since present study has formulated the results based on a relatively small sample size, further studies with large sample size are required to validate these results.
Physiological responses and non-specific immune parameters in Epinephelus moara exposed to repeated physical stress
Authors: Sun Peng , Tang Baojun , Yin Fei
Published: November 2017

To evaluate effects of physical stress on physiological and non-specific immune parameters in Epinephelus moara, levels of cortisol, glucose, lactic acid in serum, as well as malondialdehyde (MDA), Alkaline phosphatase (AKP), acid phosphatase (ACP) and lysozyme (LZM) activities in liver were examined. Plasma cortisol levels increased significantly to peak levels at the first day in stressed individuals. Moreover, those levels were significantly higher with respect to control (P less than 0.05). Concentrations of glucose in serum has only a slight increase at the first day when subjected to stress (P greater 0.05). The levels of lactic acid, activity of ACP and AKP increased and significantly peaked during treatment; then, all of them dropped to the levels of control groups at the end of treatment. The concentration of LZM and MDA in liver had a significant increase and peaked during treatment; then it began to drop, and finally recovered to the level of control groups. The results indicate that E. moara presented significant physiological and immune responses when subjected to a repeated physical stressor. Also, cortisol and MDA changes could be used as bio-indicators for monitoring stress. The present study provides basic information for improved rearing and feeding protocols in this species.
Participatory varietal selection among elite cowpea genotypes in northern Namibia
Authors: Horn Lydia N. , Ghebrehiwot Habteab M. , Sarsu Fatma , Shimelis Hussein A.
Published: November 2017

The objective of this study was to select cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) varieties that meet farmers’ needs in Namibia, from a set of newly developed and elite cowpea varieties developed through gamma irradiation. Thirty four candidate mutant cowpea varieties derived from three local varieties, (Shindimba, Bira and Nakare), were evaluated for nine agronomic traits. The new genotypes descended from Bira were favourably selected by all participants for their best plant cover. The genotype L1P12 (Bi450) was preferred by 81 percent percent of farmers for its higher pod setting ability. The genotype R4P5 (Nk150) with longer pod size and R3P1 (Bi600) with early maturity were ideal candidates preferred by nearly all farmers. The present study has identified farmers’ most-preferred cowpea varieties selected for their best agronomic performances and drought tolerance. These selected cowpea genotype lines will further be subjected to distinct, uniformity and stability trials for varietal registration and release.
Effect of thermal processing on anti nutritional factors and in vitro bioavailability of minerals in desi and kabuli cultivars of chick pea grown in North India.
Authors: Sharma Shruti , Singh Alka , Sharma Urvashi , Kumar Rajendra , Yadav Neelam
Published: November 2017

Genetic variation has a profound effect on the nutritional and anti nutritional profile of pulses. Thus, investigating this fact, comparison of five desi and four kabuli varieties of chickpea were done to assess the effect of genetic variation on the anti nutritional factors, bioavailability of minerals and the influence of hydrothermal (autoclaving, microwave cooking, boiling) and dry roasting processing methods. Results showed that large variability exist in antinutritional and mineral content of selected chickpea cultivars. Antinutritional factors (viz. phytate, tannin and trypsin inhibitor’s content) was found significantly (p>0.05) higher in all desi cultivars of chickpea than their kabuli counterparts. All hydrothermal, thermal and bio processing treatments were found to reduce antinutritional factors in all the cultivars of chickpea. Molar ratios of phytic acid with zinc and iron were high in all selected chickpea cultivars which showed poor bioavailability before processing. The bioavailability of iron and zinc were significantly (pd”0.05) improved as a result of all hydrothermal and thermal processing treatments which were applied in this study. Bioavailability of Fe and Zn was higher in case of kabuli cultivars (8.1% and 40.5%, respectively) than desi cultivars (5.5% and 38.4%, respectively). The most pronounced increment among all the processing treatments of in vitro bioavailability of iron and zinc was with autoclaving treatment (17.5 to 30.9% and 25.6 to 41.4%, respectively) followed by microwave cooking, boiling and roasting. Hydrothermal processing treatments particularly autoclaving shows highest reduction in antinutritional factors and improvement in the availability of iron and zinc in all the cultivars of chickpea. Therefore, promotion of suitable cultivars and proper processing treatment should be encouraged.
Improving the Detection of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Clinical Practice
Authors: Schneider Sophie C. , Storch Eric A.
Published: November 2017

The aim of this article is to raise awareness of the underdiagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in clinical practice and provide suggestions to overcome key barriers to BDD detection. Disclosure of BDD symptoms is uncommon during routine assessments but can be increased by asking specifically about such symptoms. When BDD symptoms are present, it is important to differentiate them from anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders, which may present with some similarities and are commonly comorbid with BDD. Assessment of BDD should be sensitive to issues of poor insight, elevated suicide risk, subthreshold BDD presentations, and the possibility of BDD by proxy. Furthermore, assessment should consider the potential impact of age, gender, ethnicity, and minor physical defects on the presentation of BDD. Improving the assessment of BDD in routine clinical practice will enhance disclosure, improve case conceptualization, and provide the opportunity to deliver appropriate treatment for this underdiagnosed and often serious disorder.
Treatment Modifications and Suggestions to Address Visual Abnormalities in Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Authors: Beilharz Francesca , Rossell Susan L.
Published: November 2017

Recent psychophysical and neurocognitive findings implicate abnormal visual processing for a range of stimuli in body dysmorphic disorder (BDD); such abnormalities differentiate BDD from other mental health disorders. Current treatments most commonly involve cognitive behavior therapy with or without accompanying antidepressant medications. These are moderately successful yet appear to overlook the core phenomenological aspect of abnormal perception in BDD. The following text summarizes the current literature of perceptual abnormalities within BDD and how these findings may be applied and incorporated into treatment options. Possible modifications of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) based on the widespread visual abnormalities within BDD include making perceptual mirror retraining a compulsory component of therapy and implementing self-exposure tasks within exposure and response prevention. Alternative options such as a visual training program to remediate visual abnormalities across a range of visual stimuli are also explored, which may be included as an adjunctive treatment alongside CBT.
El etnógrafo: autor, mediador y empatía en 'La noche de Tlatelolco', 'Chin Chin el teporocho' y 'Vida de María Sabina'
Authors: Álvarez Romero Ana Lourdes
Published: November 2017

Tres textos de la década de los setenta, aparentemente disímiles, poseen una característica en común: presentan a su autor como un etnógrafo, un hecho significativo en cuanto problematiza desde el universo literario cuál es el papel de la etnografía al configurar entes culturales específicos. En este artículo se problematiza el papel del etnógrafo, tal y como lo ha entendido la antropología posmoderna, a la vez que se compara la labor de la literatura mexicana en representar voces no oficiales. Se analizan La noche de Tlatelolco. Testimonios de la historia oral (1971) de Elena Poniatowska, Chin Chin el teporocho (1972) de Armando Ramírez y Vida de María Sabina: la sabia de los hongos (1976) de Álvaro Estrada.
Elaboración del cuestionario de factores predictores del Bullying.
Authors: Hernández Muro Alexandra
Published: November 2017

El presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo validar un cuestionario que permita predecir la pertenencia de los alumnos al grupo de agresores en la dinámica del Bullying. Se tomó como referencia investigaciones que encontraron predominio de ciertas variables psicológicas en agresores a diferencia de las víctimas y espectadores. Teniendo en cuenta estos datos, se desarrolló una prueba de predicción basada en 4 factores: la psicopatía, influencia en los pares, la impulsividad y la baja empatía. El cuestionario fue aplicado a 472 alumnos de un colegio particular de Lima Metropolitana y los resultados confirmaron su confiabilidad, validez y fuerza predictiva.
Sensitivity Analysis of Mountain Flash Flood Risk: Case of Licheng County in China
Authors: Wang Haofang , Zhang Jincun , Yun Ruan , Zhao Ranhang
Published: November 2017

Flash flood is one of the most significant natural disasters in China, particularly in mountainous area, causing heavy economic damage and casualties of life. Accurate risk assessment is critical to an efficient flash flood management. There are more than 530,000 small watersheds in 2058 counties in China where flash flood should be prevented. In practice, with limited fund and different risk levels, the priorities of each small watershed for flash flood prevention and control are also needed for an efficient flash flood management. This paper, take Licheng county in China as an example, aims to give out these priorities for management. First, sensitive indexes are identified among index system, which includes 9 indexes based on underlying surface characteristics of small watershed in hilly region. Second, the range of each index and the rank division of each index for evaluation are determined. Based on the rank divisions for evaluation, the flash flood risk grade eigenvalue (H) is calculated by Variable Fuzzy Method (VFM ) using 1000 samplings generated by Latin hypercube sampling method. Third, the key sensitivity factors that affect flash flood risk grade eigenvalue (H) are assessed by two different global sensitivity analysis methods -- stepwise regression analysis and mutual entropy. Both results indicate that watershed slope (S) is the most sensitive factor; the second is antecedent precipitation index (CN); while other factors are slightly different sensitive in sequence. This study shows that stepwise regression analysis and mutual information analysis are appropriate for the sensitivity analysis of mountain flash flood risk. Finally, based on watershed slope (S), the priorities of flash flood prevention and control of 119 small watersheds in Licheng county are given out.
Improving oral hygiene for stroke patients
Authors: Woon Caroline
Published: November 2017

In stroke nursing, oral hygiene is fundamental and should be a priority. Patients are more dependent on the nursing staff due to problems with cognition, arm weakness, a reduced conscious level, dysphagia or aphasia. Patients rely on nurses for oral care and are at a higher risk of xerostomia (dry mouth). Effective oral care removes plaque and prevents complications such as pneumonia which would increase patient length of stay. A lack of knowledge exists amongst nursing staff in the area of oral conditions and evidence based oral hygiene. Different practices exist based on traditions or experience and education is limited. A standardised assessment tool and oral hygiene guideline should be developed to support and ensure that effective oral hygiene occurs.