bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Histórico das relações entre filosofia e medicina no curso de Michel Henry em Portugal e as relações com a psicologia clínica
Authors: Antúnez Andrés Eduardo Aguirre
Published: January 2016

Resumo: Será apresentado um breve histórico das relações entre a fenomenologia da vida desenvolvida pelo filósofo francês Michel Henry (1922-2002) e a medicina, como se deram em Portugal, para delas explorarmos as possibilidades de interdisciplinaridade com a psicologia clínica, no Brasil. Focaliza-se a fenomenalidade do imprevisível na vida cotidiana, que fragiliza e desestrutura o ser humano, e com a qual o terapeuta trabalha constantemente. Assim, atendemos a constantes transitividades afetivas de nossas vivências clínicas, que ocorrem sempre em comunidade. Então, para que essa relação seja legitimada cientificamente, é necessário que o terapeuta constitua uma comunidade com as várias ciências unidas no processo, de modo que repensar a interdisciplinaridade torna-se indispensável para o psicólogo.
Characteristics of cassava starch fermentation wastewater based on structural degradation of starch granules
Authors: Pereira Juliane Mascarenhas , Aquino Ana Carolina Moura de Sena , Oliveira Daiana Cardoso de , Rocha Gabriela , Francisco Alícia de , Barreto Pedro Luiz Manique , Amante Edna Regina
Published: January 2016

ABSTRACT: Sour cassava starch is a naturally modified starch produced by fermentation and sun drying, achieving the property of expansion upon baking. Sour cassava starch' bakery products can be prepared without the addition of yeast and it is gluten free. The fermentation process associated with this product has been well studied, but the wastewater, with high acidity and richness in other organic compounds derived from starch degradation, requires further investigation. In this study, the structure of solids present in this residue was studied, seeking to future applications for new materials. The solids of the wastewater were spray dried with maltodextrin (MD) with dextrose equivalent (DE) of 5 and 15 and the structure of the powder was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy. A regular structure with a network arrangement was observed for the dried material with MD of 5 DE, in contrast to the original and fermented starches structure, which suggests a regular organization of this new material, to be studied in future applications.
Padrão atual de acumulação de capital, mundo do trabalho e reestruturação da previdência social no Brasil
Authors: Rocha Flávia Rebecca Fernandes , Macário Epitácio
Published: January 2016

Resumo O artigo procura demonstrar que a reestruturação restritiva de direitos no âmbito da previdência social brasileira guarda profundas conexões com as transformações do mundo do trabalho e com o padrão de acumulação de capital predominantemente financeiro. O objetivo é discutir as mediações que operam entre mundialização financeira, reestruturação do mundo do trabalho e contrarreformas da previdência operadas no governo de Fernando Henrique Cardoso e de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Defende que os obstáculos à universalização da previdência social brasileira não podem ser resolvidos apenas no escopo das políticas de proteção social, mas remete à necessidade de transformações estruturais na economia e na sociedade brasileiras.
Políticas sociais de enfrentamento da pobreza na América Latina: uma análise comparada entre Brasil e Argentina
Authors: Mattei Lauro
Published: January 2016

Resumo Desde a década de 1990 diversos países da América Latina estão adotando políticas públicas visando à redução da pobreza e da exclusão social, destacando-se os programas de transferência de renda que passaram a compor o núcleo central das ações governamentais em vários países. O objetivo do estudo é analisar comparativamente a evolução da pobreza no Brasil e na Argentina no início do século 21, bem como as políticas públicas em curso. Como instrumento de análise foram utilizados dados secundários relativos aos dois temas disponíveis em ambos os países. Concluiu-se que esses programas contribuíram decisivamente para reduzir os níveis de pobreza nos dois países, todavia a erradicação da pobreza necessita de uma maior articulação entre as diversas políticas sociais visando à construção e consolidação de um sistema de proteção social amplo.
Physical activity programs for elderly persons: an evaluation of Brazilian scientific production using the RE-AIM framework
Authors: Squarcini Camila Fabiana Rossi , Rocha Saulo Vasconcelos , Munaro Hector Luiz Rodrigues , Benedetti Tânia Rosane Bertoldo , Almeida Fabio Araujo
Published: January 2016

The RE-AIM framework is a model that analyzes both the external and internal validity of health programs. It proposes that programs should be evaluated based on five key dimensions: reach, effectiveness/efficiency, adoption, implementation and maintenance. The aim of the present study was to conduct a systematic review of physical activity programs for elderly persons published in Brazilian scientific literature using the RE-AIM framework. A total of 26 articles included in four scientific databases from 1993 to 2013 were identified and coded using a validated 52-item RE-AIM abstraction tool. Using the RE-AIM dimensions, indicators of reach (47.2%), effectiveness (36.3%), and implementation (27.5%) were reported more often than indicators of adoption (6.4%) and maintenance (4.7%). Only two articles were included in all five RE-AIM dimensions. Despite the increasing number of interventions targeting the elderly, few address the dimensions proposed by the RE-AIM framework, reducing their potential generalizability outside their original settings, and their overall external validity.
Association between handgrip strength and physical activity in hypertensive elderly individuals
Authors: Mattioli Rafaela Ávila , Cavalli Adriana Schüler , Ribeiro José Antônio Bicca , Silva Marcelo Cozzensa da
Published: January 2016

Introduction : Handgrip is an excellent indicator of functionality, nutritional status and mortality among the elderly. Objective: To compare the handgrip strength of hypertensive elderly individuals classified by different levels and types of physical activity. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 80 individuals divided into three physical activity groups, according to the leisure-time and transportation sections of the long version of the IPAQ: active (≥150 min/week), insufficiently active (<150 min/week) and sedentary (10 min/week). The active individuals were also separated by type of physical activity: gymnastics, hydro gymnastics and weight training. Strength was measured by a Jamar dynamometer and consisted of a continuous handgrip movement lasting for 30 seconds. Information about demographic, socio-economic and behavioral variables was collected by questionnaire. ANOVA and paired t-test were used to compare the means of strength. The significance level was 5%. Results: Dominant and non-dominant handgrip average was 24.2 kgf (+8.3) and 22.0 kgf (+7.3), respectively. There was no significant difference in the mean handgrip strength between the active and sedentary groups; however, when the type of physical activity was evaluated, the weightlifting group had a significantly higher mean than the gym and aerobics groups. Conclusion: Handgrip strength seems to be associated with the type of activity performed, rather than the amount of time the activity is performed per week.
Produtivismo acadêmico, publicação em periódicos e qualidade das pesquisas
Authors: Kuhlmann Jr. Moysés
Published: January 2016

O artigo problematiza o argumento de que o produtivismo acadêmico seria a causa primordial dos males que afetam a produção da pesquisa. Considera-se que a expressão se relaciona diretamente à política de avaliação da pesquisa que valoriza apenas a quantificação de produtos, atentando-se aos cuidados para evitar o seu emprego de forma genérica e imprecisa. Em seguida, trata-se da prática da publicação em periódicos. Na história da imprensa e na história da ciência prevalecem os interesses econômicos e a hegemonia das editoras acadêmicas comerciais, o que interfere na definição de políticas de publicação e de avaliação, bem como no aumento dos custos de produção e na autonomia dos periódicos. Finalmente, enfoca-se a qualidade das pesquisas, identificando questões históricas, interesses de grupos e problemas nos processos de avaliação no interior dos programas de pós-graduação.
Photoinactivation of Candida albicans using methylene blue as photosensitizer
Authors: SOUSA João Nilton Lopes de , QUEIROGA Bruna Honório de , KOCERGINSKY Patrícia de Oliveira , MARINHO Petrusk Homero Campos , ARAKI Ângela Toshie
Published: January 2016

Objective: To evaluate the effect of photodynamic therapy in the inactivation of Candida albicans planktonic cells, using methylene blue, 150 mg/mL, as a photosensitizer. Methods: Aliquots of 100 (μg/mL of the fungal suspension in a 106 cells/mL concentration were seeded in microtiter plates with 96 wells, where the same volume of methylene blue was deposited, remaining for 5 min pre-irradiation. Then, the low power laser light was applied (wavelength: 660 nm, power: 100 mW and dose: 426 J/cm2) for 128s using a portable semiconductor laser. Control experiments were performed without illumination and in the absence of methylene blue, and another in the presence of methylene blue without illumination and with illumination, replacing the photosensitizer by saline. In each experimental condition, serial dilutions (10-1 to 10-3) were obtained and 25 μL aliquots were seeded in Sabouraud Dextrose Agar duplicate. After this period, the number of colony forming units per milliliter (CFU/mL) was determined and the data were submitted to variance analysis and Kruskal Wallis test (p <0.05). Results: At the concentration of 150 μg/mL, and time of 5 min incubation, the reduction was significant (p˂0.05). In the absence of irradiation, methylene blue produced no reduction in CFU/mL. Conclusion: Photodynamic Therapy presented antifungal effect against Candida albicans and can be used as an adjunct to conventional treatment.
Maxillary odontogenic keratocyst: a clinical case report
Authors: FREITAS Daniel Antunes , VELOSO Daniela Araújo , SANTOS Alisson Luís D'Afonseca , FREITAS Vinícius Antunes
Published: January 2016

Odontogenic keratocysts are benign lesions of the maxillomandibular region with high growth potential resulting in huge bone destruction. The presence of multiple Odontogenic keratocysts can be associated with the Gorlin-Goltz syndrome. There are two accepted theories of their origin: remnants of dental lamina and proliferation of cells from the basal layer of oral epithelium into the mandible or maxilla. Odontogenic keratocysts are usually asymptomatic and are diagnosed incidentally on routine periapical or panoramic radiographs. The type of treatment is related to their high recurrence rate. The objective of the present study is to report a clinical case of a surgical treatment of a parakeratinized odontogenic keratocyst by enucleation in a fourteen-year old girl. This technique was used since the complete removal of the cyst posed no risks of complications from a dental and/or anatomical point of view. Furthermore, it facilitated the comprehensive anatomohistopathological analysis of the lesion including its clinical, histopathological, and radiological aspects.
Dental Care for an adolescent with chromosome pentasomy: rare case report with a two year follow-up
Authors: ALVES Nayara Silva , ASSAF Andréa Videira , MARTINS Ângela Maria , CAJAZEIRA Marlus Roberto Rodrigues , ANTUNES Leonardo Santos , SILVEIRA Flávia Maia
Published: January 2016

Pentasomy of the x chromosome is a rare syndrome of unknown incidence and there are few reports in the scientific literature, especially in terms of dental care for patients with this syndrome. The aim of this study was to report the dental care given to an adolescent with pentasomy of the X chromosome. The patient presented a cleft palate, impacted teeth, malocclusion, high caries activity, gingivitis and multiple tooth loss due to caries. Despite the difficulties of carrying out the dental work due to involuntary movements and the initial lack of collaboration from the patient the overall dental care was completed on an outpatient basis. The therapeutic success of the treatment was strongly supported by the significant cooperation and relationship that grew up along the period of the treatment, as well as the desire to have the treatment done by both the patient and her parents.
Adherence to the five moments for hand hygiene among intensive care professionals
Authors: Souza Luccas Melo de , Ramos Maríndia Fernandes , Becker Evelin Santos da Silva , Meirelles Lisiani Celina da Silva , Monteiro Suzana Aparecida Oliveira
Published: January 2016

Objective: to identify the adherence of health professionals of an intensive care unit to the five moments for hand hygiene. Method: cross-sectional analytical study with a quantitative approach, based on secondary data from a database of a hospital infection control service at an institution in southern Brazil. A total of 793 observations were analyzed from July to December 2012. Results: hand washing was not performed in 446 (56.2%) of the observations, and the adherence rate was 43.7%. The greatest adherence to hand hygiene was among the physiotherapists (53.5%) and the lowest adherence was among the nursing staff (29.2%). The indications with the lowest adherence rates to hand hygiene were "before touching the patient" (18.4%) and "before aseptic procedure" (20.9%). Conclusion: we conclude that adherence to hand washing does not comply with the national and international guidelines, especially when we consider the current scenario of growing infections caused by multidrug-resistant microorganisms.
Implicações do pensamento machadiano para o campo educacional: um estudo do elemento trágico no conto "Terpsícore"
Authors: Almeida Rogério de , Lima Anna Carolina Ferreira
Published: January 2016

Resumo É objetivo deste estudo analisar elementos do pensamento trágico (Nietzsche, Rosset) presentes no conto "Terpsícore" de Machado de Assis e dimensionar suas implicações para o campo educacional. Conquanto o conto emerja do cotidiano de um casal dos baixos estratos sociais do fim do século XIX, resvala na tradução mítica da musa da dança e resgata uma orientação pedagógica de aprovação incondicional da vida, expressa pela afirmação do acaso, do espetáculo, da estética, da festa e do amor fati.
O “sagrado instituído” e os “deuses sonhados”: organização missionária e outras metáforas organizacionais
Authors: Borges Jacquelaine Florindo , Enoque Alessandro Gomes , Borges Alex Fernando
Published: January 2016

Resumo Nesta pesquisa, nós analisamos as imagens organizacionais presentes no imaginário de 25 proprietários-gestores de organizações que produzem e/ ou comercializam artigos religiosos de religiões institucionalizadas: católica, espírita, evangélica, umbanda. Essas organizações estão localizadas em quatro cidades da região do Triângulo Mineiro. Para a coleta e a análise dos dados foram utilizadas a técnica de entrevista estruturada e o método de análise de conteúdo. A pesquisa está fundamentada em ontologia e epistemologia interpretativistas. A abordagem teórica é orientada por estudos da sociologia e da história das religiões e estudos sobre metáforas. Nos resultados, nós analisamos a metáfora da organização missionária como um conglomerado de imagens da organização e exploramos as relações entre pensamento, linguagem e as formas de ação do sagrado (Deus) sobre o profano (a organização e a gestão da organização).
Contribuições do organizar (organizing) para os Estudos Organizacionais
Authors: Duarte Márcia de Freitas , Alcadipani Rafael
Published: January 2016

Resumo Ancorado em um estilo de pensamento pós-moderno, este artigo fomenta uma discussão acerca dos processos de organizar (organizing), como uma abordagem que lança um novo olhar sobre as organizações e seus fenômenos, os quais passam a ser compreendidos como realizações, como resultados de processos heterogêneos contínuos e precários que, por estarem em constante produção, geram uma aparente estabilidade. Apresentamos a noção do organizar, suas origens, algumas perspectivas sobre o tema e quais seriam suas possíveis contribuições e implicações para o campo dos Estudos Organizacionais (EO), em termos de prática de pesquisa e ensino. Concluímos que a perspectiva do organizar pode contribuir para a desnaturalização da noção de organização enquanto estrutura rígida, homogênea e não problemática, alinhando-se também à discussão acerca da predominância das metanarrativas organizacionais. Assim, o organizar se apresenta como uma alternativa para o estudo das organizações e suas complexidades, gerando reflexões e esforços em termos de ensino e pesquisa.
Histórias por um fio: narração mediada em tempo real
Authors: Maduro Daniela Côrtes
Published: January 2016

RESUMO O ato milenar de contar histórias tem vindo a permear o meio digital, graças à adoção do computador como um instrumento de expressão artística. As "histórias por um fio" são histórias cuja integridade é de alguma forma ameaçada pelas condições em que é transmitida. Nestas histórias existe uma exploração estética das propriedades ou limitações do meio. O presente artigo pretende ser uma reflexão sobre a influência deste na transmissão de uma história, tornando evidente a ligação entre diversas formas de narrar, desde a tradição oral até ao uso de sensores.
Criteria for implementation of a tetrazolium test in canola seeds
Authors: Flores Mariana Faber , Grzybowski Camila Ribeiro de Souza , Pazolini Kelly , Possenti Jean Carlo , Panobianco Maristela
Published: January 2016

Canola is an oilseed winter plant, constituting an alternative to crop rotation. It presents socioeconomic value for the production of vegetable oil for human consumption, biodiesel and animal food formulation. The evaluation of canola seed viability is routinely performed by germination test, which can be extended for up to 14 days if it is necessary to overcome dormancy. The objective of this study was to establish criteria for conducting a tetrazolium test in canola seeds, determining viability groups. Four lots of seed were used, placed between soaked paper to hydrate for 16 hours at 20 °C. In the coloration step, after preliminary tests, the following combinations of tetrazolium salt concentration, temperature and incubation period were tested: 0.5 and 1.0% at 30 °C; 0.2, 0.5 and 1.0% at 40 °C for two, four and six hours. It was concluded that the evaluation of viability of canola seeds by the tetrazolium test is effective upon hydration of the seeds between papers for 16 hours at 20 °C, coloration by immersion in 0.5% tetrazolium solution for six hours, at 40 °C and two viability groups were established and illustrated.
Effect of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) on the germination ofSenna macranthera seeds (DC. ex Collad.) H. S. Irwin & Baneby under salt stress
Authors: Silva Aparecida Leonir da , Dias Denise Cunha Fernandes dos Santos , Borges Eduardo Euclydes de Lima e , Ribeiro Dimas Mendes , Silva Laércio Junio da
Published: January 2016

Nitric oxide (NO) has been used as stimulating of the germination process for many species. However, there are few studies evaluating the effect of nitric oxide donor in the regulation of seed germination under salt stress, especially for native forest species. The objective was to evaluate the effects of SNP, an NO donor substance, on germination of Senna macranthera seeds under salt stress. The seeds were germinated at different osmotic potentials induced by NaCl solution (0.0, -0.1, -0.2, -0.3, -0.4 and -0.5 MPa). To evaluate the effect of the SNP, potentials -0.3 and -0,4 MPa were selected, applying SNP at different concentrations: 100, 200, 300 and 400 µM. Germination tests were conducted at 25 °C, with photoperiod of 8 hours. Percentage of radicle protrusion, radicle protrusion speed index, percentage of normal seedlings, shoots and roots length and dry matter were evaluated. Salt stress with NaCl is harmful to germination of S. macranthera seeds. SNP has the potential to recover germination under salt stress, especially in the concentration of 100 µM.
Pseudomonas spp. ISOLATED FROM THE ORAL CAVITY OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS FROM AN ONCOLOGY HOSPITAL IN MIDWESTERN BRAZIL
Authors: LIMA Ana Beatriz Mori , LEÃO-VASCONCELOS Lara Stefânia Netto de Oliveira , COSTA Dayane de Melo , VILEFORT Larissa Oliveira Rocha , ANDRÉ Maria Cláudia Dantas Porfírio Borges , BARBOSA Maria Alves , PRADO-PALOS Marinésia Aparecida
Published: January 2016

This cross-sectional study, performed in an oncology hospital in Goiania, aimed to characterize the prevalence of oral colonization and antimicrobial susceptibility of Pseudomonas spp. isolated from the saliva of healthcare workers. Microorganisms were subjected to biochemical tests, susceptibility profile, and phenotypic detection. Of 76 participants colonized with Gram negative bacilli, 12 (15.8%) harbored Pseudomonas spp. Of all isolates, P. aeruginosa (75.0%), P. stutzeri (16.7%), and P. fluorescens (8.3%), were resistant to cefoxitin, and therefore likely to be AmpC producers. The results are clinically relevant and emphasize the importance of surveillance to minimize bacterial dissemination and multiresistance.
EVALUATION OF ETHICAL IN INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS OF BRAZILIAN SURGICAL JOURNALS
Authors: TEIXEIRA Renan Kleber Costa , YAMAKI Vitor Nagai , PONTES Ruy Victor Simões , BRITO Marcus Vinicius Henriques , SILVA José Antonio Cordero da
Published: January 2016

Background: The instructions to authors are the only means of communication between researchers and the editorial standards of a scientific journal. One of the mandatory items to be contained therein is about the ethical part, to prevent new research to carry out abuses with the enrolled on the research are published and stimulated. Aim: To verify the ethical questions on the guidelines of Brazilian surgical journals Method: Thirteen selected journals were divided into two groups: general surgery (n=3), and surgical specialty (n=10). The instructions to authors were analyzed by the quote of ethical requirements based on a specific research protocol, ranging from zero to six points. Results: The average score of the general surgery group was similar than that of the surgical specialty group (3.66±0.57 vs 3.30±1.15, p=0.6154). When each ethical requirement was compared between the groups, there was no significant difference between the ethical requirements (p<0.05). Conclusion: There was respect for most ethical questions evaluated, with no difference between the journals of general or specialty surgery.
PROFILE OF PATIENTS WHO SEEK THE BARIATRIC SURGERY
Authors: SILVA Paola Turchiello da , PATIAS Luciana Dapieve , ALVAREZ Glauco da Costa , KIRSTEN Vanessa Ramos , COLPO Elisângela , MORAES Cristina Machado Bragança de
Published: January 2016

Background: Nowadays obesity is a chronic disease considered one of the greatest problems in public healthy. Showing to be effective in a short and long term, the bariatric surgery has emerged as an optional treatment for morbid obesity. Aim: Identify the profile of patients seeking bariatric surgery. Methods: Were interviewed 100 patients in preoperative nutritional monitoring of bariatric surgery. The study was conducted by applying a questionnaire prepared according to the research objectives. Results: From the individuals that were seeking bariatric surgery, 78% were female, 62% were married and 69% reported physical activity. The average age of those surveyed was 37±10.83 years and mean body mass index (BMI) was 43.51± 6.25 kg/m². The comorbidity more prevalent in this group was high blood pressure (51%). In previous treatments for weight reduction, 92% have already done hypocaloric diet followed by anorectic drug (83%). The success of these treatments was reported by 92% of patients; however, the weight lost was recovered in less than one year of 75%. Patients with diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia had higher BMI values. The patients with comorbidities showed lower levels of BMI. Conclusion: The profile of patients who sought surgical treatment for their obesity were predominantly women with a family background of obesity and obesity-related comorbidities, especially hypertension and diabetes mellitus.
PROPOSAL OF A REVISIONAL SURGERY TO TREAT NON-INSULINOMA HYPERINSULINEMIC HYPOGLICEMIA POSTGASTRIC BYPASS
Authors: SAMPAIO-NETO José , BRANCO-FILHO Alcides José , NASSIF Luis Sérgio , NASSIF André Thá , MASI Flávia David João De , XIMENEZ Daniele Rezende
Published: January 2016

Background: Hyperinsulinemic hypoglicemia with severe neuroglycopenic symptoms has been identified as a late and rare complication in patients submitted to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. However, the potential gravity of its manifestations requires effective treatment of this condition. The absence of treatment makes it necessary to develop more effective clinical or surgical methods. Aim: To present one surgical option to revisional surgery in the treatment of hyperinsulinemic hypoglicemia Methods: The procedure consists in reconstituting alimentary transit through the duodenum and proximal jejunum, while keeping the restrictive part of the gastric bypass. As an additional strategy to maintain weight loss, is realized gastric fundus resection, aiming to suppress ghrelin production more effectively. Results: It was used in three patients with successful results in one year of follow-up. Conclusion: The procedure to reconstruct the food transit through the duodenum and proximal jejunum, keeping the restrictive component of gastric bypass in the treatment of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia showed good initial results and validated its application in other cases with this indication.
Capitalismo agrário e movimentos campesinos no Paraguai
Authors: Moraes Isaias Albertin de , Vieira Fernando Antonio da Costa
Published: January 2016

Resumo O artigo busca analisar, por meio de levantamento bibliográfico e documental, o desenvolvimento do capitalismo rural e os movimentos sociais campesinos no Paraguai. Primeiramente, a pesquisa procura abordar a matriz empresarial-monopolista-agroexportadora de ocupação e de exploração da terra no Paraguai, com a significativa influência de ruralistas brasileiros, em detrimento da matriz familiar-cooperativista-alimentícia. Na segunda parte, empenha-se em apresentar os principais movimentos sociais campesinos do país, seus embates e meios de atuação. Por fim, demonstra a importância destes últimos para a democratização da terra, a soberania e a segurança alimentar paraguaia.
Feeding children in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: how much is spent and what would be the cost of a healthy diet?
Authors: Gama Sueli Rosa , Cardoso Letícia de Oliveira , Rubinsztajn Igor Kippe , Fischer Audrey , Carvalho Marilia Sá
Published: January 2016

Abstract Objectives: to measure food expenditure for children living in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, and compare this expenditure to the cost of a healthy diet, based on local prices. Methods: panel study, with three collection dates – 2004, 2008 and 2012 – conducted in children (5 to 9 years old) in Manguinhos. Food prices were collected by way of a sample of local food stores in 2013 and deflated using indicators specific to food prices. Twenty-four hour diet recall, qualitative food frequency and the Brazilian food pyramid adequate for the age group were used to estimate the observed expenditure and the cost of a healthy diet. Results: in 2004, 49.2% of the families interviewed lived on less than US$1 per person/day and 9.7% in 2012.In the same period, the percentage of students eating free school meals dropped from 73% to 49%. Money spent on food was concentrated on sugary products (32.4%) and snacks (12.5%). The estimated monthly cost of a healthy diet (US$142) was lower than the observed expenditure (US$176). Conclusions: increased purchasing power has not led to healthier food choices. The common belief that poor people choose food based on prices was rejected by the present study. Other factors certainly play an important role in food purchasing decisions.
Dispositivos ventilatórios não invasivos em criança portadora de amiotrofia espinhal do tipo 1: relato de caso
Authors: Magalhães Paulo André Freire , d'Amorim Ana Carolina Gusmão , Mendes Ana Patrícia , Ramos Maria Eveline Albuquerque , Almeida Lívia Beatriz Santos de , Duarte Maria do Carmo Menezes Bezerra
Published: January 2016

Resumo Introdução: amiotrofia espinhal do tipo 1 (AME 1) é uma doença genética autossômica recessiva que promove morte celular de neurônios motores localizados no corno anterior da medula e núcleos motores do tronco cerebral. A precoce morbimortalidade está associada à disfunção bulbar e insuficiência respiratória, necessitando de internamento hospitalar e de suporte ventilatório artificial. O objetivo do estudo foi divulgar a relevância da manutenção de paciente com AME 1 sem prótese ventilatória invasiva e com protocolo de fisioterapia individualizado, proporcionando melhor qualidade de vida e integração com seus familiares. Descrição: relato de caso de menor diagnosticado com AME 1 que aos 11 meses foi submetido à ventilação mecânica invasiva (VMI) por 76 dias, obtendo sucesso no desmame após aplicação de um protocolo de fisioterapia respiratória, incluindo a utilização de tosse mecanicamente assistida e ventilação não invasiva (VNI). Discussão: apesar das dificuldades e intercorrências observadas, a assistência proposta alcançou o objetivo de retirada da VMI e transferência para internação domiciliar com dispositivos ventilatórios não invasivos. A VMI por traqueostomia é considerada tratamento de eleição no Brasil, no entanto, as famílias precisam ser esclarecidas da irreversibilidade da doença e das possibilidades estratégicas das terapêuticas atuais (VMI, VNI e paliação) para o manuseio de criança grave com AME 1.
Spatial distribution of southern brown shrimp (Farfantepenaeus subtilis) on the Amazon continental shelf: a fishery, marine geology and GIS integrated approach
Authors: Martins Déborah E. G. , Camargo-Zorro Maurício , Souza Filho Pedro Walfir M. , Cintra Israel Hidenburgo Aniceto , Silva Kátia C. A.
Published: January 2016

Abstract The spatial distribution of the southern brown shrimp Farfantepenaeus subtilis (Pérez-Farfante, 1967) was studied based on industrial fishing fleet activities and is associated with geological and oceanographic characteristics of the benthonic environments on the Amazon continental shelf. Using a geographical information system (GIS) this paper sought to calculate the relative abundance of brown shrimp based on catch per unit effort (CPUE) and compare it with bathymetry, type of sedimentary structure, sedimentation rate and bottom salinity. As a result, we have concluded that the relative abundance (in terms of CPUE) is not uniformly distributed in space. Spatial analysis indicates that commercial trawling efforts were made in the (foreset) region of the subaqueous Amazon delta at depths of 40 to 60 m. In this region, prawn are responsible for the bioturbation of the sediments and the creation of a sedimentary structure called mottled mud. In the foreset region, sedimentation rates progressively increased up to 10 cm.yr-1; re-suspension was reduced and bottom salinity was high (~ 36). It appears that all of these factors define a stable muddy area with intense bioturbation. This notable biological activity is to be explained by the occurrence of a high F. subtilis abundance that appears to originate in a microbial loop. We concluded that by combining fishery information with environmental data from a GIS, it was possible to identify abundance distribution patterns for southern brown shrimp and other economically important fishery resources and to understand how they change on a large spatial-scale.
Effect of a physical activity program on sport enjoyment, physical activity participation, physical self-concept and quality of life in children with asthma
Authors: Latorre-Román Pedro Ángel , Martínez Ana Vanesa Navarro , García-Pinillos Felipe
Published: January 2016

Abstract This study aims to analyse the effects of indoor physical training program on the enjoyment and the willingness to participate in sports activities, physical self-concept and the quality of life in children with asthma. Participants were randomized in an experimental group (EG) (n=58, age=11.55±1.01 years old) and, a control group (CG) (n = 47, age=11.51±1.42 years old). An indoor training program was executed for 12-week, with each week containing three sessions of 60 minutes. Enjoyment in physical activity questionnaire, participation in physical activities, physical self-concept questionnaire, 6 minute walking test, and paediatric asthma quality of life questionnaire were employed. After the intervention, EG showed a significant reduction in the body mass index as well as a significant improvement in physical fitness test and the score obtained in questionnaires compared to the CG. A12-week indoor training program targeted towards asthmatic children improved the sport enjoyment, physical activity participation, physical self-concept, and quality of life.
Zur Emeritierung von O. Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Rudolf Dutter
Authors: Filzmoser Peter
Published: January 2016

Laudatio verfasst von Peter Filzmoser
Infiltrating basal cell carcinoma with squamous differentiation: a case report
Authors: Galagali J. R. , Ramakrishnan N. , Singh Roohie , Bhansali Anvita
Published: January 2016

We describe a case of basal cell carcinoma of right pinna in a 54 year old man. The patient underwent wide local excision of the lesion with lateral temporal bone resection. The defect created was reconstructed using Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap on same side in collaboration with plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Review after 6 months does not reveal any signs of recurrence.   
Referre Index
Authors: Referre GJS
Published: January 2016

Referees Index

The academicians listed below have acted as referees since November 2015 for manuscripts in which the review process of which have been completed, as well as for those paper submissions which have been cancelled by the authors for some reason and for those that have been rejected. The editorial board members are grateful to all referees who have contributed to GJS.

Hasan Alicik

International Cyprus University, Cyprus

Kobus Maree

Pretoria University, South Africa

Orhan Çiftçi

Near East University, Cyprus

Pervin Yigit

Near East University, Cyprus

Chin-Chun Yi

Academia Sinica, Taiwan

John Round

University of Birmingham, UK

Kalpana Kannabiran

Council for Social Development, Hyderabad, India

Gianfranco Poggi

Universita di Trento, Italy

 
Volume 7 Index
Authors: Bicen Huseyin
Published: January 2016

Volume 7, Index

Vol 7, No 1 January (2015)

 

Middle School Advisory: Students' Perceptions of Its Effectiveness

Katie Miglin, Beth Stephens, Ellis Hurd, Adel T. Al-Bataineh

01-14

 

Historical Thinking Skills – The Forgotten Skills?

Rosy Talin

15-23

 

Promoting physics in action thru “Laro Ng Lahi-Based” physics activities

Marc Vener del Carmen, Ferdinand Diano, Marie Paz E. Morales, Abel Ole

24-37

 

Challenges in Practicum: Two Sides of the Coin

Gizem Mutlu

38-48

 

Vol 7, No 2 July (2015)

 

From the Editors

Prof. Dr. Hafize Keser

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huseyin Bicen

 

Requirements of students for further integration on labor market

Băneș, A., Orboi M.D., Lile R., Merce I.

50-55

 

School-Community Partnership - an effective tool, useful for environmental community development of Romanian countryside

Băneș, A., Orboi M.D., Popescu. C., Iancu T.

56-61

 

The content analysis of the computer-assisted studies in mathematics education between the years 2009-2014/April

Huseyin Uzunboylu, Meryem Cumhur

62-72
Assessment of insulin secretory status in adult male with essential hypertension
Authors: Sinha Susmita , Akhter Qazi Shamima , Rahman Farhana , Akhter Qazi Farzana , Amin Md Rasul
Published: January 2016

The patients with essential hypertension are increasing in our country and all over the world. Insulin secretion by the pancreatic beta cells may be increased in several metabolic disorders including glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia and essential hypertension. Many studies suggested an association between essential hypertension and defective insulin secretion. So, insulin secretory capacity may act as important clinical and biochemical determinant which will provide further information to minimize hypertension related other complications. This study was aimed to assess insulin secretory capacity in adult male with essential hypertension. This cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka from July 2012 to June 2013. A total number of one hundred fifty male subjects were selected with age ranging from 25 to 45 years. Among them, seventy five male essential hypertensive subjects were included in the study group. The study subjects were selected from Out- patient Department of Medicine, Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Age matched 75 apparently healthy males were studied as control group (A) for comparison. or the calculation of insulin secretory capacity, fasting serum insulin level was measured by ELISA method and fasting serum glucose by glucose oxidase method in the laboratory of Department of Physiology and Molecular Biology, BIRDEM Academy, Dhaka.In this study, 134 insulin secretory capacity (HOMA%B) was significantly higher in essential hypertensive male patients than those of the control subjects. It was seen that essential hypertension has positive and significant relationship with insulin secretory capacity.Bangladesh Med J. 2014 Sep; 43 (3): 134-137
Functionalised Oximes: Emergent Precursors for Carbon-, Nitrogen- and Oxygen-Centred Radicals
Authors: Walton John
Published: January 2016

Oxime derivatives are easily made, are non-hazardous and have long shelf lives. They contain weak N–O bonds that undergo homolytic scission, on appropriate thermal or photochemical stimulus, to initially release a pair of N- and O-centred radicals. This article reviews the use of these precursors for studying the structures, reactions and kinetics of the released radicals. Two classes have been exploited for radical generation; one comprises carbonyl oximes, principally oxime esters and amides, and the second comprises oxime ethers. Both classes release an iminyl radical together with an equal amount of a second oxygen-centred radical. The O-centred radicals derived from carbonyl oximes decarboxylate giving access to a variety of carbon-centred and nitrogen-centred species. Methods developed for homolytically dissociating the oxime derivatives include UV irradiation, conventional thermal and microwave heating. Photoredox catalytic methods succeed well with specially functionalised oximes and this aspect is also reviewed. Attention is also drawn to the key contributions made by EPR spectroscopy, aided by DFT computations, in elucidating the structures and dynamics of the transient intermediates.
Crafting Sustainable Development Solutions: Frugal Innovations of Grassroots Entrepreneurs
Authors: Pansera Mario , Sarkar Soumodip
Published: January 2016

A shift in the entrepreneurial landscape is taking place brought about by grassroots innovators with little formal education and technological knowhow, living and working in penurious environments. This research represents an emerging third wave of literature on Bottom of the Pyramid innovation, where products are offered for and by the underserved. Using primary and secondary data derived from four cases of grassroots entrepreneurs in the Indian Subcontinent, the study explores the phenomenon where resource scarce entrepreneurs craft solutions that are environmental friendly, with low overall ownership costs, and use locally available material. We argue that the grassroots phenomenon can be fruitfully exploited to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals proposed by the UN as a post-2015 strategy for the future of global governance. These innovations might have a tremendous impact not only in terms of serving unmet and ignored consumer needs, but also longer term impacts through enhanced productivity, sustainability, poverty reduction and inclusion promotion.
THE CARMA PAIRED ANTENNA CALIBRATION SYSTEM: ATMOSPHERIC PHASE CORRECTION FOR MILLIMETER WAVE INTERFEROMETRY AND ITS APPLICATION TO MAPPING THE ULTRALUMINOUS GALAXY ARP 193
Authors: Zauderer B. Ashley , Bolatto Alberto D. , Vogel Stuart N. , Carpenter John M. , Peréz Laura M. , Lamb James W. , Woody David P. , Bock Douglas C.-J. , Carlstrom John E. , Culverhouse Thomas L. , Curley Roger , Leitch Erik M. , Plambeck Richard L. , Pound Marc W. , Marrone Daniel P. , Muchovej Stephen J. , Mundy Lee G. , Teng Stacy H. , Teuben Peter J. , Volgenau Nikolaus H. , Wright Melvyn C. H. , Wu Dalton
Published: January 2016

Phase fluctuations introduced by the atmosphere are the main limiting factor in attaining diffraction limited performance in extended interferometric arrays at millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths. We report the results of C-PACS, the Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-Wave Astronomy Paired Antenna Calibration System. We present a systematic study of several hundred test observations taken during the 2009–2010 winter observing season where we utilize CARMA's eight 3.5 m antennas to monitor an atmospheric calibrator while simultaneously acquiring science observations with 6.1 and 10.4 m antennas on baselines ranging from a few hundred meters to ∼2 km. We find that C-PACS is systematically successful at improving coherence on long baselines under a variety of atmospheric conditions. We find that the angular separation between the atmospheric calibrator and target source is the most important consideration, with consistently successful phase correction at CARMA requiring a suitable calibrator located ≲6° away from the science target. We show that cloud cover does not affect the success of C-PACS. We demonstrate C-PACS in typical use by applying it to the observations of the nearby very luminous infrared galaxy Arp 193 in 12CO(2-1) at a linear resolution of ≈70 pc (0.″12 × 0.″18), 3 times better than previously published molecular maps of this galaxy. We resolve the molecular disk rotation kinematics and the molecular gas distribution and measure the gas surface densities and masses on 90 pc scales. We find that molecular gas constitutes ∼30% of the dynamical mass in the inner 700 pc of this object with a surface density ∼104
M
⊙ pc−2; we compare these properties to those of the starburst region of NGC 253.
Competition and Product Innovation by Turkish Firms
Authors: Kabadurmus Fatma Nur Karaman , Lahiri Sajal
Published: January 2016

This chapter examines empirically the determinants of research and development (R&D) activities by Turkish firms. It focuses on the question of how competition affects product innovation, and not process innovation, in Turkey. In particular, we test if there is a non-linear relationship between R&D activities of a firm and the degree of competition in that industry. We use Turkish firm-level data from the Business Environment and Enterprise Performance Survey (BEEPS) and find strong support for an inverted-U relationship between the two variables.
An Efficient Method for Optimizing Segmentation Parameters
Authors: D'Avy Jacob , Hsu Wei-Wen , Chen Chung-Hao , Koschan Andreas F. , Abidi Mongi
Published: January 2016

Segmenting an image into meaningful regions is an important step in many computer vision applications such as facial recognition, target tracking and medical image analysis. Because image segmentation is an ill-posed problem, parameters are needed to constrain the solution to one that is suitable for a given application. For a user, setting parameter values is often unintuitive. We present a method for automating segmentation parameter selection using an efficient search method to optimize a segmentation objective function. Efficiency is improved by utilizing prior knowledge about the relationship between a segmentation parameter and the objective function terms. An adaptive sampling of the search space is created which focuses on areas that are more likely to contain a minimum. When compared to parameter optimization approaches based on genetic algorithm, Tabu search, and multi-locus hill climbing the proposed method was able to achieve equivalent optimization results with an average of 25% fewer objective function evaluations.
Providing a Model for Virtual Project Management with an Emphasis on IT Projects
Authors: Nozari Hamed , Najafi Seyed Esmaeil , Jafari-Eskandari Meisam , Aliahmadi Alireza
Published: January 2016

With globalization of economy and increase of global competition to acquire rare resources, the organizations have moved towards geographical distribution to achieve competitive advantage. Users and project teams at various places within various countries with different national and local cultures throughout the world work on projects at the environment concerning geographical distribution. On the other hand, with increase of advancements in communication, the distributed project teams have been witnessed with more expansion, known with “virtual teams”. When members of virtual project team from various organizations and time zones attend in the projects, they will be more likely affiliated to electronic media such as email. With regard to virtualization of IT projects, the present study aims to develop a model for virtual project management with an emphasis on information technology projects, including several elements in geographically distributed environments. The final model of virtual project management of information technology projects was represented.
A New Formalism for Diagnosis and Safe Development of Information Systems
Authors: Ciufudean Calin
Published: January 2016

Failure diagnosis in large and complex information systems (LCIS) is a critical task due to respect the safe development of these systems. A discrete event system (DES) approach to the problem of failure diagnosis of LCIS is presented in this chapter. A classic solution to solve DES's diagnosis is a stochastic Petri nets. Unfortunately, the solution of a stochastic Petri net is severely restricted by the size of its underlying Markov chain. On the other hand, it has been shown that foraging behavior of ant colonies can give rise to the shortest path, which will reduce the state explosion of stochastic Petri net. Therefore, a new model of stochastic Petri net, based on foraging behavior of real ant colonies is introduced in this paper. This model can contribute to the diagnosis, the performance analysis and design of information systems.
Considerations for the End-User
Authors: Boisselle Angela
Published: January 2016

The development of efficient and effective virtual reality (VR) rehabilitation systems requires an intimate understanding of function, disability, and the end-user. This chapter presents three aims: 1) provide an overview of United States and international rehabilitation legislation and initiatives related to rehab technology; 2) examine types of rehabilitation therapy (occupational, physical, and speech) and the importance of on-going inter-disciplinary collaboration with computer engineers; and 3) expand knowledge of factors that influence end-users participation in VR rehabilitation, which includes user-technology match, and device compliance. Consideration of these aims will help computer engineers and researchers create VR rehabilitation systems through a collaborative and user-centered approach that meet international standards of practice.
Communicating Responsibly with the Global Tourist
Authors: Mueller (Brindusoiu) Catalina
Published: January 2016

This chapter is meant to give a glimpse into the challenges of communicating with foreign tourists. Since people travel nowadays more than ever, having hosts that are prepared for a quality intercultural interaction becomes of utmost importance. Starting with clarifications regarding the global tourist and the global tourist village, the section further discusses the basics of communicating with tourists and how responsibility translates to guest-host interaction. Culture as a potential barrier in communication occupies a central place.