bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Data Centre for French Coastal Operational Oceanography
Authors: FICHAUT M. , BONNAT A. , CARVAL T. , LECORNU F. , LE ROUX J. F. , MOUSSAT E. , NONNOTTE L. , TAROT S.
Published: April 2017

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Not Credit Financial Credit Institutions: Practical Aspect of Transition to IFRS
Authors: Гладкова  , Gladkova Tatyana , Кизь  , Kiz V.
Published: April 2017

In the article practical aspects of application of new rules of assessment of assets and liabilities of the mutual investment funds conforming to requirements of international accounting standards are analyzed. Questions of practical nature which investment funds should solve in case of implementation of the activities for new rules come to light.
Federal State Educational Standards As the Element of Regulation of Educational Services in Russia
Authors: ������  , Loseva N. , �������  , Petrova N.
Published: April 2017

Th e article considers the regulation of educational activities in Russia, the federal state educational standards as

an element of regulation of educational services, legal requirements on education and educational standards.
Improving quality, efficiency and safety through standardisation: experience from an endoscopy unit
Authors: King Sheila
Published: April 2017

A series of standardised postal patient-information and informed-consent booklets were developed and implemented as part of a quality-improvement initiative in a busy endoscopy unit at a private hospital in Dublin, Ireland. The booklets were designed to improve the quality, clarity and consistency of patient information delivered before a procedure, which would reduce patient anxiety, ensure a safe procedure and make obtaining patients' valid informed consent faster and more reliable. The booklets were developed in consultation with other stakeholders, and an audit was conducted before and after introduction of the booklet to measure its impact. The initiative resulted in improved patient experience and outcomes, and it was repeated at other nearby hospitals and made available to patients attending on an open-access basis.
Multiplex Tandem Mass Spectrometry Enzymatic Activity Assay for Newborn Screening of the Mucopolysaccharidoses and Type 2 Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis
Authors: Liu Yang , Yi Fan , Kumar Arun Babu , Kumar Chennamaneni Naveen , Hong Xinying , Scott C Ronald , Gelb Michael H , Turecek Frantisek
Published: April 2017

BACKGROUND

We expanded the use of tandem mass spectrometry combined with liquid chromatography (LC-MS/MS) for multiplex newborn screening of seven lysosomal enzymes in dried blood spots (DBS). The new assays are for enzymes responsible for the mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS-I, -II, -IIIB, -IVA, -VI, and -VII) and type 2 neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (LINCL).

METHODS

New substrates were prepared and characterized for tripeptidyl peptidase 1 (TPP1), α-N-acetylglucosaminidase (NAGLU), and lysosomal β-glucuronidase (GUSB). These assays were combined with previously developed assays to provide a multiplex LC-MS/MS assay of 7 lysosomal storage diseases. Multiple reaction monitoring of ion dissociations for enzyme products and deuterium-labeled internal standards was used to quantify the enzyme activities.

RESULTS

Deidentified DBS samples from 62 nonaffected newborns were analyzed to simultaneously determine (run time 2 min per DBS) the activities of TPP1, NAGLU, and GUSB, along with those for α-iduronidase (IDUA), iduronate-2-sulfatase (I2S), N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase (GALNS), and N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase (ARSB). The activities measured in the 7-plex format showed assay response-to-blank-activity ratios (analytical ranges) of 102–909 that clearly separated healthy infants from affected children.

CONCLUSIONS

The new multiplex assay provides a robust comprehensive newborn screening assay for the mucopolysaccharidoses. The method has been expanded to include additional lysosomal storage diseases.
Abschied von der einen Natur - Einführung in eine Grundlagendebatte
Authors: Zierhofer Wolfgang
Published: April 2017

Initiated by ecocentrism, (eco-)feminism, science and technology studies as well as postmodern philosophy, the development of social theory during the last two decades has been marked by a critical investigation of central elements in modern thought, particularly into the nature/culture
dichotomy and other associated distinctions. This paper introduces us to these debates and focuses particularly on arguments that reject essentialist understandings of nature. Following a proposal from Bruno Latour, the paper concludes by discussing a concept of the "articulation of the collective"
that goes beyond the modern nature/culture dichotomy.
Jurisprudent Shift in China: A Functional Interpretation
Authors: Qiao Cong-rui
Published: April 2017

In light of the limitation of normative narratives of Chinese jurisprudence, this article proposes a functional interpretation of how the law evolved in China and how the jurisprudence was formalized to cope with major social challenges in the society. Through an examination on historiographical findings and official documentation, the article outlines the extent to which legal norms and institutions succeed in accommodating dominant social consciousness in a particular context, and reveals the interplay between norms and mechanisms respectively in ancient China (around 400 B.C. to the mid-19th century) and modern China (the late 19th century to the 20th century) respectively. The article concludes that in China’s transformational context where people are on a frequent mobility and tend to be assertive toward the government, the jurisprudent shift is likely to be formulated in favor of procedural fairness, insensitive to kinship relations and political beliefs. The shift so too allows one to predict the governant reactions to individual claims.
Research Article. The Prevalence of Dysphotopsia in Patients with Recent Cataract Surgery
Authors: Fişuş Andreea Dana , Madaras Zoltán , Horváth Karin Ursula
Published: April 2017

Pseudophakic dysphotopsia are becoming increasingly important as unwanted side effect after cataract surgery. Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare the photic symptoms experienced by patients after cataract surgery. Material and method: This is a prospective study that included 105 eyes from 99 patients, which underwent uncomplicated phacoemulsification and IOL implantation, between June 2015 and June 2016, performed at Ophthalmology Clinic Tg Mureș. Patients without visually consequential ocular co-morbidity completed a questionnaire, designed to assess subjectively perceived visual functioning and identify symptoms of dysphotopsia. Results: From the total number of patient, hydrophobic lenses were implanted in 95 patients and 10 patients received hydrophilic lenses. Photic effects were reported in 18% of treated eyes. Although the percentage of dysphotopsia is higher in the hydrophobic lenses category, there was no significant statistical difference between the two categories. Conclusion: The incidence and significance should not be overlooked, thus visual acuity is not enough for evaluating postoperative visual function.
Performance characteristics of low global warming potential R134a alternative refrigerants in ejector-expansion refrigeration system
Authors: Mishra Shubham , Sarkar Jahar
Published: April 2017

Performance assessment of ejector-expansion vapor compression refrigeration system with eco-friendly R134a alternative refrigerants (R152a, R1234yf, R600a, R600, R290, R161, R32, and propylene) is presented for air-conditioning application. Ejector has been modeled by considering experimental data based correlations of component efficiencies to take care of all irreversibilities. Ejector area ratio has been optimized based on maximum coefficient of performance (COP) for typical air-conditioner operating temperatures. Selected refrigerants have been compared based on area ratio, pressure lift ratio, entrainment ratio, COP, COP improvement and volumetric cooling capacity. Effects of normal boiling point and critical point on the performances have been studied as well. Using ejector as an expansion device, maximum improvement in COP is noted in R1234yf (10.1%), which reduces the COP deviation with R134a (4.5% less in basic cycle and 2.5% less in ejector cycle). Hence, R1234yf seems to be best alternative for ejector expansion system due to its mild flammability and comparable volumetric capacity and cooling COP. refrigerant R161 is superior to R134a in terms of both COP and volumetric cooling capacity, although may be restricted for low capacity application due to its flammability.
PCR denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis as a useful method to identify of intestinal bacteria flora in Haemaphysalis flava ticks
Authors: Cheng Tian-Yin , Liu Guo-Hua
Published: April 2017

Ticks are blood-sucking ectoparasites of great medical and veterinary significance that can transmit bacteria, protozoa, fungi and viruses, causing a variety of human and animal diseases worldwide. In the present study, the intestinal bacterial flora associated with
cDNA library construction of two human Demodexspecies
Authors: Niu DongLing , Wang RuiLing , Zhao YaE , Yang Rui , Hu Li , Lei YuYang , Dan WeiChao
Published: April 2017

The research of
Molecular evidence and additional morphological characters to distinguish Ornithodoros brodyi and Ornithodoros yumatensis (Ixodida: Argasidae) in their different developmental stages
Authors: Guzmán-Cornejo Carmen , García-Prieto Luis , Rebollo-Hernández Andrea , Venzal José M. , Nava Santiago , Sánchez-Montes Sokani
Published: April 2017

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Mass Distribution and Gravitational Potential of the Milky Way
Authors: Ninković Slobodan
Published: April 2017

Models of mass distribution in the Milky Way are discussed where those yielding the potential analytically are preferred. It is noted that there are three main contributors to the Milky Way potential: bulge, disc and dark halo. In the case of the disc the Miyamoto-Nagai formula, as simple enough, has shown as a very good solution, but it has not been able to satisfy all requirements. Therefore, improvements, such as adding new terms or combining several Miyamoto-Nagai terms, have been attempted. Unlike the disc, in studying the bulge and dark halo the flattening is usually neglected, which offers the possibility of obtaining an exact solution of the Poisson equation. It is emphasized that the Hernquist formula, used very often for the bulge potential, is a special case of another formula and the properties of that formula are analysed. In the case of the dark halo, the slopes of its cumulative mass for the inner and outer parts are explained through a new formalism presented here for the first time.
On the Optical Spectrum of Mu Cephei
Authors: Kipper Tõnu
Published: April 2017

High resolution spectra of M-type supergiant μ Cep are analyzed. The movements in the atmosphere of this star are highly supersonic and variable with depth. The lines forming in deeper layers show the widths corresponding to 30 kms−1. The lines forming in outer layers are much wider, 50 kms−1. At the same time, the microturbulent velocity (ξt) is low, from 4.0 to 4.5 kms−1. The atmosphere of μ Cep is slightly metal deficient with [Fe/H]≈-0.4.
Upswing of collections of horse flies (Diptera, Tabanidae) held at the National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi
Authors: Ježek Jan , Oboňa Jozef , Wamiti Wanyoike , Njoroge Ndung'u
Published: April 2017

History of zoogeographical views and actual distribution of 23 determined species of Tabanidae from three subfamilies, five tribes and 8 genera (Philoliche Wiedemann, 1828 - 4 species; Chrysops Meigen, 1803 - 3; Thaumastocera Grünberg, 1906 - 1; Ancala Enderlein, 1922 - 1; Atylotus Osten-Sacken, 1876 - 1; Tabanus Linnaeus, 1758 - 8; Haematopota Meigen, 1803 - 4; Hippocentrum Austen, 1908 - 1) mainly from Kenya are summarized, using the names of recent African countries. Tabanus sericiventris Loew, 1858 is new for Kenya. Lower taxonomical units as Tabanus insignis f. neavei Austen, 1912 and T. marmorosus ssp. congicola Bequaert, 1930 are discussed. A complete new references to all identified taxa are given.
Weighted minimal translation surfaces in the Galilean space with density
Authors: Yoon Dae Won
Published: April 2017

Translation surfaces in the Galilean 3-space G3 have two types according to the isotropic and non-isotropic plane curves. In this paper, we study a translation surface in G3 with a log-linear density and classify such a surface with vanishing weighted mean curvature.
Salvation and Speech Act. Reading Luther with the Aid of Searle’s Analysis of Declarations
Authors: Randolph Jacob R.
Published: April 2017

Many Luther scholars have made passing reference to Martin Luther’s theology of the Word as a ‘speech-act’ theology. This essay aims to probe points of continuity and discontinuity between Luther’s understanding of the Word, as exemplified in the promise of God, and a particular speech-act philosophy as posited by John Searle. The analysis of Searle in the area of declarations, as well as a survey of Lutheran conceptions of the Word of promise in both sacrament and Scripture, will evidence specific moments of clarity in Luther’s so-called ‘speech-act’ theology and provide a helpful paradigm for viewing the creative impact of the Word as conceived by Luther.
The creation of a concept of one’s own life by adolescents as a manifestation of subjectivity and autonomy
Authors: Czerwińska-Jasiewicz Maria
Published: April 2017

The article discusses the creation by young people of a concept of their own lives during adolescence, which is treated as a sign of their subjectivity and autonomy. What was emphasised therein was the significant relationship between the creation of the own life concept by adolescents and their overall development during adolescence (development of thinking, personality, value system, future perspectives and social development). Deliberations were based on the theoretical concepts of Piaget (1970) and Niemczyński (1980, 1988), as well as in the empirical studies of Nuttin (1980), Nurmi (1991), Zaleski (1991), Trempała (1996, 2000), Liberska (2004), Katra (2008), and Czerwińska-Jasiewicz (1997, 2005, 2015). An extended author’s own model of the creation of an own life concept by adolescents was also presented (Czerwińska-Jasiewicz, 2015). This model indicates the main elements of the own life concept of adolescents (preferred lifestyle, goals and life plans as well as decisions concerning their future) and the main factors that have an impact on the creation of this concept by them (value system, social factors, factors related to general development, and individual characteristics). Conclusions formulated on the basis of the author’s own research were also presented (Czerwińska-Jasiewicz, 1997 2005, 2015). Further considerations constituted an attempt to substantiate the contention that the creation of the concept of their own lives by adolescents is a manifestation of their subjectivity and autonomy.
Enhancement of Executive Control through Short-term Cognitive Training: Far-transfer Effects on General Fluid Intelligence
Authors: Wujcik Radosław , Nowak Michał , Nęcka Edward
Published: April 2017

We predicted that short-term training of executive control would improve both cognitive control itself (Hypothesis 1) and general fluid intelligence (Hypothesis 2). We randomly assigned 120 high school students to the experimental and control groups. The former underwent a 14-day training of four executive functions: interference resolution, response inhibition, task switching, and goal monitoring. The latter did not train anything. The training significantly improved cognitive control and IQ. The control group also improved their IQ scores but gained less than the experimental one. However, the amount of IQ scores enhancement did not correlate with the majority of indices of the training effectiveness, thus justifying the supposition that such enhancement resulted from the general effect of participation in the training rather than from the improvement of executive functions underlying Gf.
Correlation Between Microvessel Density and Morphological Features in Skin Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Kakasheva-Mazhenkovska Lena , Basheska Neli , Crvenkova Simonida , Gordana Petrushevska , Milenkova Liljana , Janevska Vesna , Serafimoski Vladimir
Published: April 2017

Introduction. Abnormal angiogenesis is described in tumor growth and it facilitates its metastatic spread. Tumors with high angiogenic activity belong to the category of aggressive tumors with poor prognosis for patients.

The aim of this study was to determine the blood vessels density (BVD), i.e. neovascularization at the tumor invasive front in skin squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in order to determine its possible role in the tumor progression, and to correlate it to the blood vessels density of healthy skin and with the prognostic parameters of the TNM classification: T status, depth of tumor invasion (DI) and tumor histological grade (G), which were also correlated between each other.

Material and Methods. The material consisted of surgical specimens obtained from 30 patients with skin SCC, who underwent surgery.

Tissue samples were routinely processed by standard paraffin technique stained by Hematoxilin-Eosin and immunohistochemically with antibodies against smooth muscle actin (SMA) and CD34. The BVD in the invasive front of the neoplasms was correlated to the healthy skin, tumor status (pT), depth of invasion and grade of histological differentiation (pG).

Results. The histological analysis has shown a high statistical difference in the density of blood vessels in SCC compared to the healthy skin and statistical difference in BVD in neoplasms with different depth of invasion and different grade of differentiation. The density of neovascularzation increased with the deeper invasion and the worse differentiation.

Conclusion. The increased vascularization at the invasive front of SCC with deeper invasion and worse differentiation has pointed out to its possible role in neoplasm progression.
Neonatal Hypoglycemia: Risk Factors and Outcomes
Authors: Stomnaroska Orhideja , Petkovska Elizabeta , Jancevska Snezana , Danilovski Dragan
Published: April 2017

Background and aims: Severe neonatal hypoglycemia (HG) leads to neurologic damage, mental retardation, epilepsy, personality disorders, impaired cardiac performance and muscle weakness. We aimed to assess the clinical characteristics of children with hypoglycemia in a random population of newborns.

Patients, methods and results: We investigated 84 patients (M:F=35:48) born at the University Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics in Skopje (hospitalized in the NICU) who were found to have hypoglycemia. In total 89.25% of the babies were premature. The mean birth weight was 1795.95 +/596.08 grams, the mean birth length was 41.92+/- 4.62 cm, while the mean gestational age was 33.05±3.19 weeks. 32 children (38.08%) were very low birth weight (<1500g), 38 (45.22%) were low birth weight (1500-2500g), while there were 8 children (9.52%) appropriate for age BW and no high BW for age patients (>4000 g).

HG duration was 2.42+/-2.41 hours. In the group as a whole, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) was found in 3 children (3.57%), infections in 22 (26.18%), respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in 9 patients (10.62%), intracranial haemorrhage in 2 patients (2.38%). There were no inborn errors of metabolism. There were two deaths (2.38%).

Conclusion: Neonatal HG is a significant factor in the overall neonatal mortality. HG can also cause severe invalidity. We found that infections, LBW and low gestational age were most commonly associated with neonatal HG. However the Spearman test showed weak direct correlation, without statistical significance. Neonatal HG requires complex and team interaction of prenatal and postnatal approaches to reduce the incidence of seizures, their consequences and the overall mortality. Special consideration is to be taken in measures that avoid neonatal infections, HIE, LBW and low gestational age. Further studies on a larger population are needed to fully understand and prevent the phenomenon of HG in newborns.
Clinical Evaluation of Root End Resection Bevel in Periapical Surgery
Authors: Kacarska Marina
Published: April 2017

Root end resections play an important role in the success of periapical surgery. Beveling of the root end resections can vary significantly depending on the surgical technique, the root and canal morphology.

The intention of this article was to clinically assess the root resections bevels and to estimate their relation to applied periapical surgeries.

A prospective clinical study consisted of sixty periapical surgeries performed on teeth with chronic periapical lesions. Thirty periapical surgeries were performed in a conventional manner, while thirty were contemporary ultrasonic surgeries. Following the completion of strictly planned and performed intraoperative procedures, the resection bevels were assessed. To obtain the real bevel angles a compass was used. Root resections were significantly less beveled in all teeth operated with contemporary ultrasonic surgery, with mean values between 2.1° to 7.8°. The number of roots and their dilacerations didn’t influence the root resection bevel. For comparison, root resections were significantly beveled in all conventionally operated teeth, with mean values of 46°. Due to the technical limitations of the conventional periapical surgery, mandibular premolars were exclusively operated with ultrasonic periapical surgery, with mean values of resection bevel not exceeding 20.7°. Significantly lesser resection bevel associated with ultrasonic periapical surgery contributes to root preservation and favorable surgical outcome.
Innovationen in der dokumentarischen Interpretation narrativer Interviews
Authors: Nohl Arnd-Michael
Published: April 2017

Rund 20 Jahre, nachdem narrative Interviews erstmals mit der Dokumentarischen Methode interpretiert wurden, liegt zu dieser Vorgehensweise eine große Breite an Forschungserfahrung und methodologischer Reflexion vor. In diesem Aufsatz werden, neben einem Überblick über zentrale Anwendungsfelder der dokumentarischen Interpretation narrativer Interviews, wichtige Innovationen kontrovers diskutiert: die Frage, welche sozialen Entitäten außer dem kollektiven Orientierungsrahmen rekonstruiert werden können, die Bedeutung von Fallrekonstruktion und Sequenzanalyse, neue Formen der Typenbildung wie auch erste Forschungserfahrungen in der Längsschnitt- und Mehrebenenanalyse.
Boris Godunov and the Terrorist
Authors: Frey Emily
Published: April 2017

This article considers Musorgsky's opera Boris Godunov in light of the outbreak of political violence in Russia during the 1860s and 1870s. Attempting to make sense of Dmitry Karakozov's ideologically motivated attack on Alexander II in 1866, Russians sought parallels in literature—where authors such as Dostoevsky and Turgenev had begun to explore the psychology of ideological commitment—and in history, the Time of Troubles (1598–1613) serving as a particularly salient point of reference. Boris Godunov, on which Musorgsky began work in 1868, brought these two strands together: set during the Time of Troubles, the opera features the upstart Pretender Dmitry, a historical figure in whom some writers found an ancestor of the modern political terrorist. But Musorgsky's treatment of the Pretender character diverges sharply in his two versions of Boris Godunov, suggesting shifting ideas about the role of this figure both in the opera and in history. Musorgsky's first attempt at the character produced a Pretender every inch the undeterrable “new man” of Russian literature; evincing little subjectivity beyond his obsession with his cause, the Pretender of 1869 escapes out a tavern window in act 2 and exists thereafter only as a musico-dramatic idea. In Musorgsky's 1872 revision of the opera, however, the Pretender pops up again in Poland, where both his self-determination and his dogged recitative style are easily bowled over by Marina Mnishek's triple-metered tunefulness. Like Ratmir in Ruslan and Liudmila's enchanted garden, this Pretender forgets his cause—but participates in the opera's most ravishing music. Drawing on a wide swath of literary and historical writings, this article explores Musorgsky's participation in an urgent contemporary discussion about the personal ramifications of absolute commitment to an idea and the limits of individual agency.
Профілактика міксоматозу кролів
Authors: Kos'yanchuk N.
Published: April 2017

Rabbits Myxomatosis – highly contagious disease, which pathogen are epiteliotrophic virus from the family Poxviridae. The rapid spread of the disease contributes people's ignorance in realization of zoohygienic, veterinary and sanitary preventive measures during rabbit farming and breeding. Now, effective treatments against Rabbits Myxomatosis isn’t be in existence yet. Therefore, you must implement follow zoohygienic, veterinary and sanitary preventive measures: – to put on-time routine vaccination of all livestock rabbits. Rabbits vaccinated in month age old, in hazardous areas – in 28-th day age old, revaccination realized in 3 months. It is necessary to do the vaccination before the mass insects fly, the best is during late April – early May; – to conduct disinfections, disinsections and deratizations measures of animal buildings; – to conduct measures of manure decontamination (by biotermal way, to the liquid fraction – use follow chemicals: formaldehyde, bleaching powder) – to apply repellents – substances that repel insects (oksamat, benzymin (hexamid) and diethyltoluamid (DEET); – to be consistent with the principle «All Empty – All Occupation», which makes it possible to do preventive breaks, sanitary measures, maintenances and disinfection of animals buildings; – to conduct complex of disease epizootic data diagnostics with regard of: seasonality, the activity of blood-sucking insects, cases in the past, mass disease. There are use the living cultural lyophilized vaccine against Rabbits Myxomatosis in order to prevent disease in the Ukraine, which made in Ukraine and abroad. Currently, LLC «BIOTESTLAB» developed a live vaccine against Rabbits Myxomatosis - Lapinum Mix and Lapinum Hemix (complex against Rabbits Haemorrhagic Disease and Rabbits Myxomatosis). Lapinum lines vaccines provide rapid immune response and long protection against diseases. Tests showed high level of the rabbit blood antibodies from 4-th day of vaccination. In the production of vaccines used same completely homologous Ukrainian virus strains which effective vaccination guarantee.
Self-reported dependence on mobile phones in young adults: A European cross-cultural empirical survey
Authors: Lopez-Fernandez Olatz , Kuss Daria J. , Romo Lucia , Morvan Yannick , Kern Laurence , Graziani Pierluigi , Rousseau Amélie , Rumpf Hans-Jürgen , Bischof Anja , Gässler Ann-Kathrin , Schimmenti Adriano , Passanisi Alessia , Männikkö Niko , Kääriänen Maria , Demetrovics Zsolt , Király Orsolya , Chóliz Mariano , Zacarés Juan José , Serra Emilia , Griffiths Mark D. , Pontes Halley M. , Lelonek-Kuleta Bernadeta , Chwaszcz Joanna , Zullino Daniele , Rochat Lucien , Achab Sophia , Billieux Joël
Published: April 2017

Background and aims

Despite many positive benefits, mobile phone use can be associated with harmful and detrimental behaviors. The aim of this study was twofold: to examine (a) cross-cultural patterns of perceived dependence on mobile phones in ten European countries, first, grouped in four different regions (North: Finland and UK; South: Spain and Italy; East: Hungary and Poland; West: France, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland), and second by country, and (b) how socio-demographics, geographic differences, mobile phone usage patterns, and associated activities predicted this perceived dependence.

Methods

A sample of 2,775 young adults (aged 18–29 years) were recruited in different European Universities who participated in an online survey. Measures included socio-demographic variables, patterns of mobile phone use, and the dependence subscale of a short version of the Problematic Mobile Phone Use Questionnaire (PMPUQ; Billieux, Van der Linden, & Rochat, 2008).

Results

The young adults from the Northern and Southern regions reported the heaviest use of mobile phones, whereas perceived dependence was less prevalent in the Eastern region. However, the proportion of highly dependent mobile phone users was more elevated in Belgium, UK, and France. Regression analysis identified several risk factors for increased scores on the PMPUQ dependence subscale, namely using mobile phones daily, being female, engaging in social networking, playing video games, shopping and viewing TV shows through the Internet, chatting and messaging, and using mobile phones for downloading-related activities.

Discussion and conclusions

Self-reported dependence on mobile phone use is influenced by frequency and specific application usage.
GRAFTING FOR THE RECOVERY OF YELLOW PASSION FRUIT STEM IN ORGANIC SYSTEM
Authors: REZENDE MARIA IZABEL FREITAS LINS , ARAÚJO NETO SEBASTIÃO ELVIRO , LUSTOSA CAMILA , HAFLE OSCAR MARIANO , PINTO GEAZI PENHA
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of stem repair grafting on the recovery of damaged plants, yield and quality of yellow passion fruits in organic system. The experiment was conducted simulating five stem damages (treatments) in randomized complete block design with four replications of four plants each. After reaching on average 7.3 ± 1.2 mm in stem diameter, plants were perforated at 20, 40, 60 and 80% of the stem diameter with the aid of a steel drill. The reduction in plant stand treatment with 80 % damage reduces plant productivity. Then, bridge-type grafting was performed by connecting the top and bottom of the injury. The grafting success percentage ranged from 81.3 to 95.8% and did not differ between treatments, but the survival rate of plants was lower in treatments with 40 and 80% of injuries. There were no statistically significant differences between treatments for the following variables: number of fruits per plant, average fruit weight, total soluble solids (TSS), total titratable acidity (TTA) and (TSS/TTA) ratio. Recovery stem grafting allows injured plants to maintain the same productivity by up to 60% compared to plants without injuries.
THE INFLUENCE OF PASSIVE TOBACCO EXPOSURE AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE ON BONE TISSUE OF YOUNG RATS
Authors: Camargo Regina Celi Trindade , Costalonga Regiane Rocha , Louzada Mário Jefferson Quirino , Fernandes Rômulo Araújo , Camargo Filho José Carlos Silva , Urban Jacqueline Bexiga
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of passive smoking during pregnancy and associated with swimming on bone area growth, bone mineral density (BMD), and bone mineral content (BMC). Methods: The offspring was grouped by control matrices (G1) and passive smokers (G2). The offspring was regrouped in eight subgroups, with exposure to smoking (2x/day) and physical exercise (1 session/day), respecting the group of matrices in: sedentary control (G1CS and G2CS), swimming control (G1CN and G2CN), sedentary passive smoker (G1FS and G2FS), and passive smoker swimmer (G1FN and G2FN). The area, BMD and BMC were measured by the tibia and femur and analyzed by densitometer. The results were analyzed by One-Way ANOVA test with Tukey post-test, with a significance level of 5%. Results: In the tibia BMC study, a better rate was observed in G2CN group when compared to G1CS, G1CN and G1FN (p ≤ 0.023). When assessing BMD in the femur, a higher density ratio was observed in G1FS group when compared to G2CS, G2CN, G2FS and G2FN (p<0.008). In the tibia study, the animals of the G1FS group had higher rates when compared to G2CS and G2FN groups (p≤0.007). Conclusions: The model of male offspring exposed to passive smoking during fetal development showed a strong decrease in the analyzed parameters. Level of Evidence I, Randomized High Quality Clinical Trial With or Without Statistically Significant Difference, But Narrow Confidence Intervals.
STUDY OF THE ANTEROLATERAL LIGAMENT OF THE KNEE IN FORMALIN-EMBEDDED CADAVERS
Authors: Fardin Paloma Batista Almeida , Lizardo Juliana Hott de Fúcio , Baptista Josemberg da Silva
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the incidence and characterize morphologically the anterolateral ligament of the knee (ALL) in cadaveric samples of the collection of the Laboratory of Anatomy of the Department of Morphology of the Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. Methods: Dissections and cross sections were performed for mesoscopic analysis of the anterolateral region of 15 knees preserved in 4% formalin solution in order to identify the ALL. Results: After dissection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the knee anterolateral region, it was possible to identify the iliotibial tract (ITT), the patellar ligament and the femoral biceps tendon. The ITT was removed from the Gerdy tubercle and the following structures were visualized: knee joint capsule, fibular collateral ligament and popliteal tendon. However, the ALL was not identified in any of the samples. Conclusions: The ALL could not be identified in any of the specimens studied, either through dissection or mesoscopic analysis. Level of Evidence III, Diagnosis Studies - Investigation of an Exam for Diagnosis.
Qualidade de vida no Transtorno Obsessivo-Compulsivo: um estudo com usuários da Atenção Básica
Authors: Scholl Carolina Coelho , Tabeleão Viviane Porto , Stigger Rafaelle Stark , Trettim Jéssica Puchalski , Mattos Mariana Bonati de , Pires Andressa Jacondino , Molina Mariane Acosta Lopez , Silva Ricardo Azevedo da , Tomasi Elaine , Quevedo Luciana de Avila
Published: April 2017

Resumo A qualidade de vida (QV) pode ser afetada pela presença de transtornos mentais, como o Transtorno Obsessivo-Compulsivo (TOC). Assim, a avaliação e o acompanhamento dos índices de QV em pacientes com transtornos mentais permite a identificação de suas prioridades, sendo possível a implementação de ações para a melhora desses índices nos usuários do sistema de saúde. O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar a QV em portadores de TOC usuários da atenção primária à saúde. Estudo transversal com amostragem por conveniência, incluindo todos os usuários de três Unidades Básicas de Saúde de Pelotas, RS. Para avaliar a QV foi utilizada a WHOQOL–Bref, e o TOC foi avaliado através da M.I.N.I. Foram avaliados 1081 indivíduos. A prevalência de TOC foi de 3,9%. Portadores de TOC apresentaram médias inferiores em todos os domínios da QV quando comparados aos indivíduos sem TOC (p < 0,001). Os achados deste estudo enfatizam a importância de utilizar a QV como instrumento de monitoramento da melhora do transtorno no âmbito da atenção básica à saúde.
Perspectivas dos estudos sobre violência na adolescência e cortisol: revisão bibliográfica sistemática
Authors: Lugarinho Leonardo Planel , Avanci Joviana Quintes , Pinto Liana Wernersbach
Published: April 2017

Resumo A violência afeta negativamente a saúde de crianças e adolescentes, impactando sua qualidade de vida. Provoca estresse e exige da vítima uma capacidade adaptativa, o que pode acarretar mudanças psicológicas e biológicas. Os níveis do hormônio cortisol têm sido utilizados como biomarcador de estresse em vários estudos. Este artigo se propõe a realizar uma revisão bibliográfica sistemática das publicações sobre cortisol e violência envolvendo adolescentes no período de 2000 a 2013. Os seguintes descritores foram usados: “violência”, “adolescente” e “cortisol”, “violence, “adolescent”, cortisol”, que incluiu as bases bibliográficas PubMed/Medline, Lilacs, BVS e SciELO. Foram analisados 12 artigos. A maior parte dos estudos envolve participantes dos Estados Unidos, de ambos os sexos e sem grupo controle. Diferentes tipos de violência são estudados, destacando-se a familiar, vitimização ou testemunho. Todos utilizaram a saliva para medição do cortisol. Não existe uma padronização metodológica para a análise. A maior parte dos estudos (83,3%) encontrou associação estatisticamente significativa entre o nível de cortisol e a exposição à violência. Ainda não existe uniformidade nos resultados encontrados, seja quanto ao sexo, tipo de violência, condição socioeconômica ou forma de análise de cortisol.
Regionalização no SUS: processo de implementação, desafios e perspectivas na visão crítica de gestores do sistema
Authors: Carvalho Andre Luis Bonifácio de , Jesus Washington Luiz Abreu de , Senra Isabel Maria Vilas Boas
Published: April 2017

Resumo O presente artigo busca analisar o processo de regionalização no Sistema de Saúde brasileiro, identificando marcos e desafios desse processo a partir de diálogo crítico sobre a temática, contextualizado pela experiência vivenciada na gestão do Sistema e à luz do debate teórico estabelecido na última década. Utilizou-se da análise temática de conteúdo dos levantamentos normativo e documental sobre o processo de regionalização no SUS, cotejados por elementos de contextualização histórica e política no período. Como evidências depreende-se que o processo de regionalização vem sendo incremental à descentralização/desconcentração da gestão e das ações e serviços de saúde. Desafios importantes se apresentam, principalmente em relação à garantia do acesso e à estrutura de governança do sistema, o que contribui para a reflexão crítica e a construção de novas perspectivas por parte daqueles que protagonizam sua implementação.
Relationship between psychosocial stress dimensions and salivary cortisol in military police officers
Authors: Tavares Juliana Petri , Lautert Liana , Magnago Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza , Consiglio Angélica Rosat , Pai Daiane Dal
Published: April 2017

Abstract Objective: to analyze the relationship between psychosocial stress dimensions and salivary cortisol in military police officers. Method: cross-sectional and analytical study with 134 military police officers. The Effort-Reward Imbalance (ERI) Model scale has been used to assess psychosocial stress. Salivary cortisol was collected in three samples. The following tests were used: Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney, ANOVA, Bonferroni, Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn. Pearson and Spearman correlation methods were used, as well as multiple linear regression. Cortisol at night showed an ascending statistical association with the psychosocial reward (p=0.004) and a descending association with the effort-impairment scores (p=0.017). Being part of the Special Tactical Operations Group (GATE) and the diastolic blood pressure explained 13.5% of the variation in cortisol levels on waking up. The sectors GATE, Special Patrol of the Elite Squad of the Military Police and Motorcyclists explained 21.9% of the variation in cortisol levels 30-minute after awakening. The variables GATE sector and Effort Dimension explained 27.7% of the variation in cortisol levels at night. Conclusion: it was evidenced that salivary cortisol variation was influenced by individual, labor and psychosocial variables.
Diferenças no Composto Varejista de Lojas Físicas e Virtual da Mesma Rede
Authors: Machado Mário Duarte dos Santos , Crispim Sergio Feliciano
Published: April 2017

Resumo A diversificação dos formatos de loja e a dispersão dos limites entre os canais de varejo - fato movidos pela ampliação do alcance da internet - têm levado varejistas a deixarem de operar um único canal de vendas para tornarem-se multicanais. Diante dessa realidade, o presente estudo visa identificar e analisar as diferenças em componentes do composto de varejo - sortimento, preço, faixas de preços e serviços - em lojas físicas e virtuais de varejistas que operam os dois canais. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida em quatro fases: (a) definição dos varejistas e localização das lojas, seleção dos departamentos e das categorias de produtos; (b) coleta de dados; (c) análise dos dados e identificação das diferenças; (d) realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas com líderes das empresas. A partir de uma amostra com 756 modelos em seis categorias de produtos, constatou-se que o varejo virtual é mais competitivo que o varejo físico em relação ao sortimento (91% maior), aos preços praticados (de 13% a 15% menores), às vantagens de pagamentos (de 3 a 12 vezes sem juros) e à amplitude de faixas de preços. Mantidos esses diferenciais competitivos e garantidas a credibilidade na entrega e a possibilidade de troca ou devolução, o varejo virtual tem uma perspectiva consistente de crescimento proporcionalmente maior do que a do varejo físico.
O Vir a Ser da Estratégia como uma Prática Social
Authors: Rese Natália , Kuabara Flávia Harumi Souza , Villar Eduardo Guedes , Ferreira Jane Mendes
Published: April 2017

Resumo Esta pesquisa tem por objetivo compreender como a estratégia torna-se uma prática social em contextos submetidos a lógicas diversas da lógica capitalista. O estudo foi desenvolvido a partir de uma pesquisa narrativa em um empreendimento social, tendo esta organização o objetivo de potencializar os resultados de Escolas de Educação Especial por meio da gestão. A análise dos dados deu-se a partir da Tipologia proposta por O’Connor (2002) e das características da narrativa apresentadas por Pentland (1999). Para se tornar uma prática social em um contexto onde não o é, dá-se um exercício qualificado de sensegiving e sensemaking. Como resultados, observam-se: (a) a narrativa desenvolvida na conversação com os investidores é carregada de histórias situacionais; (b) a narrativa desenvolvida na conversação com o público atendido é carregada de histórias genéricas; e (c) o sentido dado pelos estrategistas e construído pelos diferentes praticantes dá-se em um processo narrativo de negociação de significado, cuja legitimidade está assentada nas histórias pessoais, e cuja plausibilidade, nas histórias genéricas e situacionais. Em termos de conclusão, entende-se que a estratégia se torna uma prática social na medida em que seus significados passam a ser compartilhados nesse novo espaço e então orientam as atividades (práxis) cotidianas da estratégia.
Contribuições freirianas para entender o exercício da liderança dialógica dos enfermeiros no ambiente hospitalar
Authors: Amestoy Simone Coelho , Oliveira Anelise Freitas Lins de , Thofehrn Maira Buss , Trindade Letícia de Lima , Santos Bianca Pozza dos , Bao Ana Cristina Pretto
Published: April 2017

RESUMO Objetivo Conhecer o entendimento de enfermeiros sobre o exercício da liderança dialógica no ambiente hospitalar, bem como os desafios enfrentados para exercer a liderança. Métodos Estudo qualitativo do tipo descritivo e exploratório no qual participaram 35 enfermeiros que trabalham em um hospital de médio porte na cidade de Pelotas/RS. Para a coleta dos dados, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas, sendo que os dados foram analisados por meio da proposta operativa de Minayo. Resultados Formaram-se as seguintes categorias: exercício da liderança dialógica e desafios no exercício da liderança dialógica. Observou-se que a liderança dialógica é entendida como a capacidade do enfermeiro de coordenar e de organizar a equipe de enfermagem a partir de relações horizontalizadas, norteadas pelo diálogo. Quanto aos desafios, destacaram-se a falta de experiência profissional, as relações hierárquicas e de poder. Considerações finais A liderança a partir do diálogo poderá facilitar o gerenciamento do cuidado, da equipe de enfermagem e dos serviços de saúde.
SOIL FAUNA AS BIOINDICATOR OF RECOVERY OF DEGRADED AREAS IN THE CAATINGA BIOME
Authors: LIMA KHADIDJA DANTAS ROCHA DE , CAMARA RODRIGO , CHAER GUILHERME MONTANDON , PEREIRA MARCOS GERVASIO , RESENDE ALEXANDER SILVA DE
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT Information on the recovering of areas of gravel extraction of the Caatinga biome are scarce. Thus, the objective of this work was to assess the soil fauna as bioindicator of soil quality, evaluating areas with addition of topsoil (WAT) and control areas (CWT) without the addition of topsoil used for forest plantations, which were implemented for recovering gravel extraction areas. A native forest of the Caatinga biome (NFC) was taken as a reference. Ten traps with three replicates were installed in each area, which were evaluated in a randomized block design in split-plot arrangement at the end of the rainy season of different years, 0, 1, 3 and 6 years after the experiment implementation. A total of 45,740 specimens were captured. These specimens were from 36 taxonomic groups. The Acari, Diptera, Entomobryomorpha, Formicidae, Poduromorpha and Symphypleona were the predominant groups in all areas (WAT, CWT and NFC). Nine groups (25% of the total) had restricted occurrence. The fauna richness and diversity were higher in the NFC, followed by the WAT and CWT. The uniformity and total abundance of the soil fauna community showed no defined patterns. The abundance of most groups was inhibited in the treatments evaluated, compared with NFC, however, this adverse effect was more significant in CWT compared with WAT. The CWT and WAT had high similarity and both had very low similarity with NFC. The ecological complexity of soil fauna community was higher in NFC. The soil fauna was efficient as a bioindicator of soil quality, which was higher in WAT, compared with CWT.
REACTION OF SUGARCANE GENOTYPES TO PARASITISM OF Meloidogyne javanica AND Pratylenchus zeae
Authors: BELLÉ CRISTIANO , KULCZYNSKI STELA MARIS , KUHN PAULO ROBERTO , DONINI LORENA PASTORINI , GOMES CESAR BAUER
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT The objective of this work was to evaluate the response of sugarcane genotypes to Meloidogyne javanica and Pratylenchus zeae. Sugarcane seedlings of the genotypes RB985944, RB987932, RB877935, RB855156, RB935744, RB996961, RB925345, RB935581 and RB966928 obtained from tissue cultures and maintained in pots with sterilized soil in a greenhouse were inoculated with 5,000 eggs + second- stage juveniles of M. javanica or 1,600 of P. zeae per plant, using six replicates per treatment. Tomato (Rutgers) and sorghum (BRS506) plants were used as control and proof of viability of the inoculum for the M. javanica and P. zeae, respectively. The number of root-knot in the plants inoculated with M. javanica, final nematode population and reproduction factor (RF) of both nematodes were evaluated at 120 days after inoculation. The averages of the different variables were compared by the Scott-Knott's clustering test at 5%. The nematodes M. javanica and P. zeae showed RF>1.00 in all sugarcane genotypes assessed, however, different levels of susceptibility were found. The lowest reproduction of the nematodes was found in the genotypes RB008347, RB877935, RB975944 and RB987932 (M. javanica) and RB987932 and RB966928 (P. zeae).
Frictionless segmented mechanics for controlled space closure
Authors: Andrade Jr Ildeu
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT Extraction spaces may be needed to achieve specific orthodontic goals of positioning the dentition in harmony with the craniofacial complex. However, the fundamental reality that determines the occlusion final position is the control exerted by the orthodontist while closing the extraction spaces. A specific treatment objective may require the posterior teeth to remain in a constant position anteroposteriorly as well as vertically, while the anterior teeth occupy the entire extraction site. Another treatment objective may require the opposite, or any number of intentional alternatives of extraction site closure. The present case report describes a simple controlled segmented mechanic system that permitted definable and predictable force systems to be applied and allowed to predict the treatment outcome with confidence. This case was presented to the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (BBO) in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Diplomate certification.