bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative analysis of the diet of members of the families Mustelidae and Canidae
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (Lviv, Ukraine), Martsiv Mariia , Dykyy Ihor ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (Lviv, Ukraine)
Published: August 2021

The article analyzes 151 food samples of carnivoran mammals of two families. It was found that the diet includes 49 food items in the studied species of the family Canidae and 42 items in species of the family Mustelidae, of both plant and animal origin. It was revealed that plant food is an important component of the diet of predators, since the frequency of registration of these objects is 46.4%. Most often, it is the remains of cereals and plant seeds. Rodents are the main food for both families (19% in Canidae, 21% in Mustelidae). A seasonal change in diet for both families was noted. Members of the family Mustelidae consume plants more often in summer and winter, while in in spring and autumn mammals prevail in their diet when the share of juicy fruits is the lowest. Rodents are consumed throughout the year, but their largest share was noted in spring, when this family is characterized by the greatest variety of food (Shannon's index is 2.0). For members of the family Canidae, the most important component of the diet in winter is dry fruits. The number of rodents in their diet also increases in spring. The summer period is characterized by the consumption of invertebrates and the absence of animal carcasses in the diet. In autumn, the share of juicy fruits increases and during this period the diet of Canidae is the most diverse (1.9). The lowest variety of food in species of the two families was registered in summer. Competition between the studied families may increase in spring when the most important food for the representatives of both Canidae and Mustelidae is rodents. There are some sex-related trophic preferences in both families. In particular, males of the family Mustelidae consume rodents more often (68.7%), while females more often feed on plants (56.1%). As for the family Canidae, the analysis was carried out on the example of the red fox. It was found that females of this species prefer plant foods and there are no ungulates in their diet. Males consume fewer plants (41.4%) and often forage in cattle burial grounds and landfills. Accordingly, the diet of males is more diverse compared to that in females. The Shannon index is 3.3 and 2.5, respectively.
The status of the fur seal population (Arctocephalus gazelle) on the southern border of the distribution area (the Argentine Islands archipelago)
Authors:   Ukrainian National Forestry University (Lviv, Ukraine), Khoyetskyy Pavlo
Published: August 2021

The study of the population status of Arctocephalus gazella (Peters, 1875) in waters of the Argentine Islands was carried out in the period from April 2015 to March 2016 in accordance with the objectives of the State Target Scientific and Technical Research Program of Ukraine in Antarctica for 2011–2020. The aim of the article is to study the population dynamics and distribution of the southern fur seal in waters of the Argentine Islands. Due to the lack of data on the specifics of the seal’s dispersal in different periods of the year and the dynamics of the species population at the southern border of the distribution range, the results of the research are relevant and of great importance. In the second half of the 20th century, some publications presented the results of monitoring of pinnipeds at the Argentine Islands and adjacent territories, but the objects of these studies usually were other seal species: Hydrurga leptonyx, Lobodon carcinophagus, Leptonychotes weddelli, and Mirounga leonina. In the early 21st century, monitoring of the fauna of the Argentine Islands was carried out by Ukrainian biologists. However, they focused on Leptonychotes weddelli and less on other species of pinnipeds. The field material was collected in waters of the Argentine Islands, which is located in the Pacific sector of Antarctica. The fur seal population census and distribution studies were conducted according to the generally accepted methods. After breeding season on the subantarctic islands, during the migration southwards, fur seals reach the Argentine Islands, usually in the third decade of January. In the summer of 2016, the first fur seal was recorded within the archipelago on 31 January. During the study period, the largest number of animals within the archipelago was recorded in March–April and it ranged from 300 to 400 individuals. On the islands of the archipelago, the main resting places of seals were identified. The movement of animals northwards starts in May, consequently a decrease in the number of animals in this region is observed at that time. The last individuals are recorded in the first half of August. In 2015, migration began in May and ended in early August. There are several periods that were characterized by intensive migration of the animals: late June, 5–8 July, and 29 July to 6 August. In winter, one individual was last found within the archipelago on 12 August. The migration is launched by the worsening of weather conditions, formation of a continuous ice cover, reduced availability of food, and other factors.
Telemedicine for Children With Medical Complexity: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Mosquera Ricardo A. , Avritscher Elenir B C. , Pedroza Claudia , Lee Kyung Hyun , Ramanathan Supriya , Harris Tomika S. , Eapen Julie C. , Yadav Aravind , Caldas-Vasquez Maria , Poe Michelle , Martinez Castillo Diana J. , Harting Matthew T. , Ottosen Madelene J. , Gonzalez Teddy , Tyson Jon E.
Published: August 2021

BACKGROUND

Telemedicine is widely used but has uncertain value. We assessed telemedicine to further improve outcomes and reduce costs of comprehensive care (CC) for medically complex children.

METHODS

We conducted a single-center randomized clinical trial comparing telemedicine with CC relative to CC alone for medically complex children in reducing care days outside the home (clinic, emergency department, or hospital; primary outcome), rate of children developing serious illnesses (causing death, ICU admission, or hospital stay >7 days), and health system costs. We used intent-to-treat Bayesian analyses with neutral prior assuming no benefit. All participants received CC, which included 24/7 phone access to primary care providers (PCPs), low patient-to-PCP ratio, and hospital consultation from PCPs. The telemedicine group also received remote audiovisual communication with the PCPs.

RESULTS

Between August 22, 2018, and March 23, 2020, we randomly assigned 422 medically complex children (209 to CC with telemedicine and 213 to CC alone) before meeting predefined stopping rules. The probability of a reduction with CC with telemedicine versus CC alone was 99% for care days outside the home (12.94 vs 16.94 per child-year; Bayesian rate ratio, 0.80 [95% credible interval, 0.66–0.98]), 95% for rate of children with a serious illness (0.29 vs 0.62 per child-year; rate ratio, 0.68 [0.43–1.07]) and 91% for mean total health system costs (US$33 718 vs US$41 281 per child-year; Bayesian cost ratio, 0.85 [0.67–1.08]).

CONCLUSION

The addition of telemedicine to CC likely reduced care days outside the home, serious illnesses, other adverse outcomes, and health care costs for medically complex children.
Validación experimental de un modelo de Inteligencia Artificial para la capacidad de absorción de energía del UHPFRC
Authors: Abellán García Joaquín , Guzmán Guzmán Juan Sebastián , Sánchez Díaz Jairo Alfredo , Rojas Grillo Julian Santiago
Published: August 2021

El artículo investiga la eficiencia de las redes neuronales artificiales (ANN) para la predicción de la capacidad de absorción de energía (g) del concreto de ultra-altas-prestaciones reforzado con fibras (UHPFRC) sometido a tracción directa. Para mejorar el modelo, se dividieron los datos en datos de entrenamiento y testeo. La red se ajustó usando validación k-fold con los datos de entrenamiento y se evaluó con los datos de testeo. El modelo permitió considerar UHPFRC reforzado con una fibra o con mezcla híbrida de dos fibras, de una amplia gama de fibras, tales como fibras de acero rectas, fibras de acero acabadas en gancho, fibras de acero retorcidas, fibras de PVA, fibras de polietileno y fibras de polipropileno. Adicionalmente se realizó una validación experimental de la red. Los resultados demostraron la eficiencia del modelo de acuerdo con los parámetros estadísticos utilizados, así como su precisión y versatilidad para tratar datos nuevos.
Effect of harvest index and storage duration on sensory quality of Hass avocado grown in Colombia
Authors: Rodriguez Pablo , Martínez Olga , Ocampo Carlos , Ardila Maurem , Escobar Victoria
Published: August 2021

Currently Colombia does not have enough studies on avocado sensory quality. So, the aim of this work was to evaluate the harvest index and storage duration on avocado sensory quality. Avocado fruit were harvested from 5 farms in Antioquia. Sensory descriptors were evaluated on a scale from 0 to 5, and general quality (GQ) was evaluated from 0 to 3. Fruit with low GQ exhibit hard, wet, and fibrous textures; they taste green, astringent, spicy, sour, umami, and acid, and the odor is sour, green, and acid. Fruits have a low sensory quality at the beginning of the harvest season. As DM content increases, the sensory quality improves. Orchard location and fruit storage duration influenced its sensory descriptors and general quality.
Production and characterization of dual-phase steels from an AISI 8620 steel with high Mn content
Authors: Agredo Diaz Dayi Gilberto , Angarita Moncaleano Irma , Rodríguez Baracaldo Rodolfo
Published: August 2021

Dual phase steels are materials whose microstructure is composed of a ferrite matrix with martensite islands. Ferrite provides excellent ductility, while martensite increases the strength of steel, this provides a special appeal in the automotive industry. The main objective of this research is to obtain dual phase steels from AISI 8620 steel with a high Mn content, performing heat treatments in the intercritical range to obtain martensite percentages of 27, 33, 41, and 48%, respectively. Microstructural characterization is performed using optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy techniques, the mechanical characterization is carried out using hardness, tension and charpy impact tests. The highest mechanical resistance is achieved in steel with 41% martensite phase, while the highest ductility is given for the material with 27% martensite, a fractographic analysis of all materials allowed to determine that the type of fracture presented is ductile. When the martensite fraction increases, the impact energy exhibits a decreasing behavior, while the hardness behaves in an increasing way.
Study of the pollution by surfactants in a river of a high Andean micro basin
Authors: Choque-Quispe David , Masco-Arriola Mery Luz , Ramos-Pacheco Betsy Suri , Solano-Reynoso Aydeé Marilú , Ligarda-Samanez Carlos Alberto , Choque-Quispe Yudith , Alonzo-Lanado Jhunior Felix
Published: August 2021

The surfactants linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), is used in large quantities in modern society, and wastewater containing it can contaminate groundwaters through runoff and sewers. The study aimed to determine the level of LAS in the Huatanay river; in Cusco city, Peru. Water samples were taken from nine points along the river, in the rainy and dry season in 2018. LAS surfactants were determined spectrometrically using methylene blue as indicator; dissolved oxygen (DO) and conductivity were also determined; both were correlated through Pearson coefficient at 5% significance, and analyzed in triplicate. The concentration of LAS in the dry season varied between 0.01 to 23.17 mg/L and in rains from 0.09 to 1.47 mg/L; the DO level shows values between 0.11 to 5.04 mg O2/L, and the conductivity varied from 777.7 to 2688.9 µS/cm. In conclusion, high levels of LAS considerably decrease the DO and increase the conductivity.
Effect of the combustion system on reduction of thermal specific energy consumption in an industrial high temperature process
Authors: Herrera Bernardo , Rivas Juan , Muñoz Jorge , Cacua Karen
Published: August 2021

This paper presents an experimental study carried out in an industrial furnace for frits production using different configurations of burners based on different combustion techniques such as enriched air combustion, flat-flame oxy-combustion and preheater air combustion. The residence time of combustion gases inside the furnace also was modified. Several combustion configurations were tested and its effects on productivity and thermal energy specific consumption and efficiency were determined. The results show that higher residence time of the combustion gases can decrease significantly the specific consumption of fuel, while the change of the burners and combustion techniques did not show significant effects on decreasing the energy consumption. However, it is highlighted that the oxy-combustion flat-flame burners produced the lowest specific consumption of fuel. Even though the experiments were conducted in a furnace for frit production, the corresponding results can also be applied to guide or improve other industrial high temperature processes.
GHG emissions offset of a combined-cycle natural gas-fired thermopower plant in Northeastern Brazil
Authors: Wechi Benedet Gabriela , Diederichs Prado Kárys Cristina , Draeger de Oliveira Rebecca , Brantes Angelkorte Gerd , Chame Lins de Mello André
Published: August 2021

Anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have caused unprecedented climate change. Both mitigation and adaptation actions have thus become crucial. The combustion of fossil fuels is the leading cause of GHG emissions. Within this context, this work explores several options to offset GHG emissions from a combined-cycle natural gas-fired thermopower plant by 2050. Termopernambuco, in Northeastern Brazil, provides a case study that can be used as a reference for other projects. Therefore, after making an inventory and designing a scenario up to 2050 of its GHG emissions, mitigation actions and offset options are assessed, including a photovoltaic system, fuel mix options, a CO2 capture and storage (CCS) facility, and livestock-forest integration systems. Such measures are individually evaluated and bundled in five scenarios. Overall results indicate a wide range of offset costs, with livestock-forest integration systems at the lowest end with 37 USD/tCO2e up to a level of 180 USD/tCO2e for CCS.
Selection of earthquake ground motion accelerograms for the continental margin of Southeastern Brazil
Authors: Soriano Camelo Cristian , Mollepaza Tarazona Samuel Felipe , Ferreira de Almeida Maria Cascão , Soares de Almeida Márcio de Souza , Garske Borges Ricardo
Published: August 2021

Brazil is in an intraplate area of low to moderate seismicity, this means that few or no records of strong ground motions are available. Part of the site response analysis and seismic design of structures require the use of acceleration time-histories compatible with a specified target response spectrum. This study aims to utilize methodologies based on the use of existing earthquake records from a well-known database and synthetic accelerograms to obtain ground motions representative of the Brazilian Southeast Region, particularly in the offshore Campos Basin. Information from a probabilistic seismic hazard assessment performed in the interest area was employed as input to the methodologies applied in terms of target response spectrum and the dominant earthquake scenarios. Besides, the acceleration time-histories of two relatively recent earthquakes that occurred in the Brazilian Southeast were used to apply one of the approaches to obtain a synthetic spectrum compatible accelerogram.
Development of riverine hydrokinetic energy systems in Colombia and other world regions: a review of case studies
Authors: Villegas Quiceno Adriana Patricia , Aristizabal Tique Victor Hugo , Arbelaez Pérez Oscar Felipe , Colmenares Quintero Ramón Fernado , Vélez Hoyos Francisco Javier
Published: August 2021

At a global level, hydrokinetic power has been considered as a renewable energy source, and it has become an attractive alternative for the rural electrification of non-interconnected areas with the presence of water resources. Aspects such as the low rural electrification rate, the increase in energy demand, the decrease in fossil reserves and the climate change, are some of the factors that have driven the use of this technology for the electricity production. The aim of this work is to give a review of the hydrokinetic energy potential of water resources, the requirements and impacts of the implementation of hydrokinetic technology in different countries, and the current development in the Colombian case. At present, it can be observed that the implementation of this technology in different regions of the world, especially in Colombia, has several challenges and barriers, including gaps in knowledge, information and data, such as well as limitations of water resources and infrastructure, finally, impacting on a low adoption of this technology. On the other hand, publications on studies of implementation and potential of hydrokinetic technology have been increasing over time, indicating that this topic has been gaining interest despite the challenges.
Identificación de una triparedoxina peroxidasa citoplasmática en Leishmania braziliensis
Authors: Villamil-Silva Sharon Eliana , Ortiz-Joya Lesly Johanna , Contreras-Rodríguez Luis Ernesto , Díaz- Gonzalez Gonzalo Jair , Ramírez-Hernández María Helena
Published: August 2021

Los sistemas de defensa anti-oxidante utilizados por el parásito intracelular Leishmania braziliensis durante el proceso de infección permiten eliminar especies reactivas de oxígeno y nitrógeno a expensas de equivalentes reductores derivados de la tripanotiona, evitando daños celulares del patógeno. Con el objetivo de identificar potenciales blancos moleculares para el desarrollo de fármacos contra este parásito, se realizó la detección de la enzima triparedoxina peroxidasa citoplasmática de L. braziliensis (LbTXNPxII), la cual es esencial para disminuir concentraciones tóxicas de peróxido de hidrógeno en el contexto de infección. Para esto se generaron anticuerpos policlonales en modelo aviar, partiendo de la clonación, expresión y purificación de la proteína recombinante 6xHis-SUMO-LbTXNPxII (37kDa) en el sistema heterólogo Escherichia coli. La proteína purificada se utilizó como antígeno para la producción de anticuerpos IgY, cuya implementación en estudios in situ permitió detectar y localizar la enzima LbTXNPxII endógena (22kDa) en el citoplasma de promastigotes fijados y verificar su interacción molecular con la nicotinamida/nicotinato mononucleótido adenilil transferasa, enzima involucrada en la síntesis del NAD. De este modo, se reporta el desarrollo de una herramienta bioquímica para la identificación y estudio de la enzima LbTXNPxII y su participación en vías del metabolismo energético y de defensa anti-oxidante.
A dual perspective (conventional and solar-enhanced) on advanced oxidation processes for the treatment of Agave cocui vinasses
Authors: Ferrer-Gutiérrez Juan Pedro , Santos-Luna Jovanny Angelina , Pérez-Rodríguez Jhonny Édgar , Marcheno-Revilla Jefferson Michael , Cuenca-Mayorga Fabián Patricio
Published: August 2021

Agave cocui vinasse was physicochemically characterized with reference to the relevant environmental regulations. The following results were obtained: COD: 71,000 mg.L-1, total solids: 21,000 mg.L-1, dissolved solids: 17,000 mg.L-1; pH: 4.06, conductivity: 9.45 mhoscm-1, total Fe: 48.83 mg.L-1, total phenols: 8.66 mg.L-1; BOD: 30,000 mg.L-1. Fenton and photo-Fenton reactions were applied to treat the wastewater produced. For the Fenton process, the optimal oxidation conditions found were pH = 3.48, [COD]:[H2O2] mass ratio = 1:5, and [Fe+2]: [H2O2] mass ratio = 1:6. For the photo-Fenton process, the optimal parameters found were: pH = 3.98, [COD]:[H2O2] = 1:7.86, and [Fe+2]: [H2O2] = 1:5. The experimental data were adjusted to fit second order polynomial models with R2 = 0.88 for the Fenton process and R2 = 0.91 for the photo-Fenton process, respectively. The sludge produced featured the following characteristics: average COD: 41,000 mg.L-1, total Fe: 296,000 mg.L-1, pH: 7.7. The variables with the greatest influence in both processes were [Fe+2]:[H2O2] and [COD]:[H2O2].
enfrentamento à COVID-19
Authors: Silva Vanessa Maria Costa Bezerra , Santos Wilton Petrus dos , Ferreira Líllian Franciele Silva
Published: August 2021

Este artigo objetivou socializar ações e pesquisas destinadas ao enfrentamento da COVID-19 no âmbito da Universidade Federal de Alagoas (Ufal). Em tempos de pandemia do coronavírus (SARS-CoV-2), as Universidades públicas brasileira, apesar dos sucessivos ataques sofridos e do arrefecimento das políticas de fomento à pesquisa, têm contribuído significativamente para o combate [à pandemia. O estudo em questão, de abordagem qualitativa, utilizou-se da técnica de coleta e análise dos dados de amostragem intencional de reportagens postadas no site oficial da Ufal. Dentre as inúmeras ações efetivas da instituição supracitada, destacou-se a construção de um ventilador pulmonar de baixo custo e a criação de um aplicativo de celular para as pessoas cadastrarem e visualizarem locais com aglomerações, uma vez que o distanciamento social é um modo de evitar a disseminação do vírus. Ademais, como notas conclusivas, enfatiza-se a importância da valorização das Universidades públicas, do incentivo à pesquisa e do papel do pesquisador para a sociedade.
Palavras-chave: Pandemia; COVID-19; universidade pública; pesquisa.
Morphological description and phylogenetic estimation of Favolus roseus (Polyporaceae): first documented records for the Indian mycobiota
Authors: Kisku Arun Vincent , Udhav Gore Vijay , Hembrom Manoj Emanuel , Ghosh Aniket , Mali Vasant Pandit
Published: August 2021

During the course of macrofungal forays, we collected several wood-rotting fungi from three states in India: Bihar, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra. We identified some of these macrofungal collections as Favolus roseus Lloyd. A critical literature survey and taxonomic investigation established that this is the first report of F. roseus from India. We give a detailed morphological description, illustration, and molecular phylogeny of the species, along with taxonomic note and extended biogeographical distributional map.
Effect of glutathione supplementation on swimmers’ performance
Authors: Petrov Lubomir , Alexandrova Albena , Kachaunov Mihail , Penov Radoslav , Sheytanova Tanya , Kolimechkov Stefan
Published: August 2021

Background and Study Aim. Continuously increasing the volume and intensity of the training sessions often leads to overtraining. It has been demonstrated that glutathione supplementation might improve the aerobic metabolism in skeletal muscle and reduce exercise-induced muscle fatigue. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of glutathione supplementation on fatigue, recovery processes, and competitive results of elite swimmers during a six-week training period.
Material and Methods. Twenty-four elite swimmers (10 women and 14 men) from the Bulgarian national swimming team, with a mean age of 18.7±3.78 years, took part in this double-blind placebo control study. The swimmers from the experimental group were supplemented once a day with a capsule of 250mg glutathione, whilst the swimmers from the control group took a placebo once a day. The urine concentration levels of cortisol and cortisone, as well as the degree of overtraining, were evaluated on the 1st(T1), 14th(T2), 28th(T3), and 42nd(T4) days. Anthropometric measurements and a nutritional assessment were performed at T1 and T4.
Results. The swimmers showed a gradual decrease of cortisol and cortisone during the study, with significantly lower concentrations in the experimental vs the control group at T4 (19.4 vs 42.5 ng/mL, p < 0.05). At the end of the study, the swimmers from the experimental group showed improvements in their time in 41 out of the 43 swimming events, whilst those from the control group had significantly smaller improvements (-1.66 vs -0.97%, p < 0.05).
Conclusions. In conclusion, glutathione supplementation at a dose of 250mg/day for six weeks improves the adaptation of elite swimmers towards training schedules, which is likely to lead to better sports results.
Combined impact method in the preparatory period of the annual macrocycle of female volleyball players aged 18–19 years old
Authors: Boichuk Roman , Iermakov Sergii , Vintoniak Oleh , Yermakova Tetiana
Published: August 2021

Background and Study Aim. The work aim is to develop and experimentally test the combined impact method performance in the preparatory period of the annual macrocycle of 18–19 year old volleyball players (girls).
Material and Methods. The study involved volleyball players (girls) aged 18–19 years old (n = 24, training experience – 9 years). Volleyball players (girls) were divided into control (n = 12) and experimental (n = 12) groups.
Results. The method contributed to a higher rate of growth of most parameters of special readiness among volleyball players (girls) of the experimental group. A significant improvement in special readiness (p <0.05) was revealed for all parameters in both groups. In the experimental group, an improvement (p <0.001) was observed for 8 out of 11 parameters. In the control group, a significant improvement in the results (p <0.001) occurred in 3 cases out of 11. A significant improvement in speed and strength training parameters (p <0.001) was revealed: in 3 out of 4 cases (experimental group); in 1 out of 4 cases (control group). The quality of performance of the game basic techniques improved by: 4–22% (p <0.04–0.001 in experimental group) 4–11% (p <0.05–0.02 in control group).
Conclusions. It is advisable to devote more time to the development of more significant motor abilities of volleyball players (girls) (speed, speed and strength, dexterity and coordination). It is advisable to improve endurance in combination with the development of other motor abilities and in the process of technical and tactical improvement. In the physical training of volleyball players (girls), it is advisable to use as many training means as possible, which are similar to the main game techniques according to spatio–temporal and dynamic characteristics. Movements with load contribute to the development of intermuscular coordination and allow to quickly form the correct idea of the trained motor action.
Modern approach to diagnosis and treatment of seizures in newborns and early age children
Authors:   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Martyniuk V.Yu. , Znamenska T.K. ,   SI «Institute of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology named after academician O.M. Lukyanova of the NAMS of Ukraine», Kyiv, Shveikina V.B. ,   SI «Institute of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology named after academician O.M. Lukyanova of the NAMS of Ukraine», Kyiv, Galagan V.A. ,   Medical Genetics Center NDSL «OKHMATDYT» of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Kyiv, Bikshaeva Y.B. ,   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Shveikina Kh.I. ,   SI «Research Institute of Psychiatry of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine», Kyiv
Published: August 2021

The article is devoted to the topical problem of neonatology and pediatric neurology — the diagnosis and treatment of seizures in newborns and young children. The work presents an algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment of epileptic seizures in children. It is indicated that the therapeutic effect of most antiepileptic drugs consists of modulation of voltage-gated and ligand-gated channels of membranes of neurons of the cerebral cortex, enhancement of inhibitory synaptic transmission or inhibition of activating synaptic transmission. The issues of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of antiepileptic drugs are considered, taking into account the age characteristics of the child's body, in particular, newborns and early age children. The problems of drug interaction were discussed. The properties of individual antiepileptic drugs, which are used in newborns and young children, are considered. Emphasized are «polar» differences in the work of phenobarbital, which depend on the stage of epileptogenesis, namely: suppression of epileptiform activity at the early stage of epileptogenesis and its enhancement in the already formed epileptic focus (epileptic system). The literature data on the differentiated treatment of certain epileptic syndromes are presented. The issues on the prospects for the treatment of genetically determined diseases, which are accompanied by seizures associated with metabolic disorders, are considered. The modern high-tech methods of treatment of these diseases are noted. The role of diet therapy, co-factor therapy in the treatment of hereditary metabolic disorders, in particular, the ketogenic diet as a method of alternative treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy in children, is shown. No conflict of interest was declared by the authors. Key words: newborn, epilepsy, epileptic encephalopathy, treatment, antiepileptic drugs, review.
Apresentação do dossiê - A realeza no mundo antigo Oriental: narrativas textuais e imagéticas
Authors: Santos João Batista Ribeiro , Pozzer Katia Maria Paim
Published: August 2021

A ideia de organizar um dossiê sobre a Antiguidade Oriental já nos persegue há alguns anos. Enquanto estudiosos de história e arqueologia orientais temos como dever de ofício provocar o debate e a reflexão sobre o antigo Oriente Próximo em suas várias temporalidades e regiões. Desse modo surgiu a proposta temática sobre a realeza no mundo antigo oriental.
Products and technologies for treating patients with evidence-based pressure ulcers
Authors: Figueira Tatiana Neves , Backes Marli Terezinha Stein , Knihs Neide da Silva , Maliska Isabel Cristina Alves , Amante Lúcia Nazareth , Bellaguarda Maria Lígia dos Reis
Published: August 2021

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify products/technologies for treating patients with pressure ulcers with an evidence level 1. Method: this is an integrative literature review. A survey of studies was carried out using the United States National Library of Medicine Portal, Scientific Electronic Library Online, Virtual Health Library, National Library of Medicine(®), The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Latin American and Caribbean in Health Sciences, Nursing Database. Results: sixteen articles were selected with level of evidence 1. The findings were categorized into five categories: Topical therapy to promote healing; Alternative therapy to promote healing; Topical therapy to promote debridement; Topical therapy to minimize lesion contamination; Topical therapy to reduce lesion size. Final considerations: the 17 products/technologies identified favor/fast healing, debridement, minimize contamination and reduce lesion size to accelerate healing.
Historical aspects in pain management in palliative care in an oncological reference unit
Authors: Paiva Carolina Fraga , Santos Tânia Cristina Franco , Aperibense Pacita Geovana Gama de Sousa , Martins Gizele da Conceição Soares , Ennes Lilian Dias , de Almeida Filho Antonio José
Published: August 2021

ABSTRACT Objective: Describe the actions implemented for pain management in palliative care oncology and analyze the contribution of Hospital do Câncer IV, as a reference unit at the National Cancer Institute. Methods: Study of the history of the present time, whose sources were written documents and interviews with five participants. The collection took place from February to June 2018. The analysis of the written sources took place through internal and external criticism of the documents, considering their chronology and theme. Results: Professionals contributed with actions for pain management in palliative oncology care: in discussions and final drafting of ordinances, as rapporteurs at national and international events, in the elaboration of humanization conducts and systematization of assistance in addressing pain. Final considerations: These actions favored assistance in palliative oncology care at various levels of health care for patients and families, with greater technical and scientific recognition for all.
Mental health in adolescence: Elaboration and validation of an educational technology for health promotion
Authors: Rocha Sibele Pontes , Farias Quiteria Larissa Teodoro , Vasconcelos Maristela Inês Osawa , Lopes Stella Maris Brum , Castro-Silva Igor Iuco , Silva Karla Kristine Dames da , Teixeira Iane Ximenes
Published: August 2021

ABSTRACT Objective: to build and validate the appearance of a digital educational technology to promote the mental health of school adolescents. Methods: methodological study, which included the elaboration and validation of the “Conect@dos com a S@ude” online course based on the Galvis-Panqueva methodological framework. The elaboration was based on a literature review and followed the Theory of Meaningful Learning. The validation was performed by a total of 21 adolescent students, using an instrument adapted for the study. A quantitative analysis was performed from the Content Validity Index and descriptive of the suggestions pointed out by the target audience. Results: the analysis of the Content Validity index ranged from 0.8 to 1 in all evaluated items. The adolescents presented some suggestions for improvement for the course, most of them were accepted. Conclusion: the course was validated by the target audience.
Family functionality and burden of family caregivers of users with mental disorders
Authors: Andrade Jaciquely José da Costa , Silva Andrea Cristina Oliveira , Frazão Iracema da Silva , Perrelli Jaqueline Galdino Albuquerque , Silva Thassia Thame de Moura , Cavalcanti Ana Márcia Tenório Souza
Published: August 2021

ABSTRACT Objective: to verify the difference of mean or median in the scores of family functionality and burden of family caregivers of people with mental disorders. Methods: cross-sectional study carried out in a Psychosocial Care Center with 61 family caregivers. Instruments were used for sociodemographic characterization, care process, Family Apgar Index and Family Burden Interview Schedule. Mean/median difference tests were adopted. Results: women with mental disorders and the presence of children in the home decreased the median of the family Apgar score. Difficulty in the relationship between caregiver/user, nervousness/tension, physical aggression and agitation of patients increased the global average of subjective burden. Conclusions: nursing interventions to reduce burden and promote family functionality should prioritize caregivers of women with mental disorders, assist them in managing troublesome behaviors and raising awareness of family nucleus to co-responsibility for caring for sick people, especially in families with children who demand daily care.
Sampling plan of the Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition (ENANI-2019): a population-based household survey
Authors: Vasconcellos Maurício Teixeira Leite de , Silva Pedro Luis do Nascimento , Castro Inês Rugani Ribeiro de , Boccolini Cristiano Siqueira , Alves-Santos Nadya Helena , Kac Gilberto
Published: August 2021

The article describes methodological aspects in defining the study population, sampling plan, and sample weigthing and calibration of effective sample of the Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition (ENANI-2019). This population-based household survey assessed breastfeeding and dietary intake, anthropometric assessment of nutritional status, and micronutrient deficiencies by blood biomarkers in children under five years of age. The data were obtained with a probability sample, with stratification by the five geographic regions in the country and clustering by census enumeration areas (CEAs). The sample was calculated at 15,000 households distributed in 1,500 CEAs, with 300 allocated in each of Brazil’s five major geographic regions and 10 eligible households per CEA, sampled using inverse sampling. The required population parameters were thus estimated to reach the study’s objectives. The basic sampling design weights were calculated as the inverse probabilities of the households’ inclusion in the study. Imputation was used to compensate for non-response to items in the target variables, except for data on the blood biomarkers. Finally, calibration used population totals of children in 60 post-strata, defined by cross-classification of the following variables: major geographic region, sex, and age. The final sample included 14,558 children residing in 12,524 households, distributed in 1,382 CEAs in the 26 states of Brazil and the Federal District. The data from the ENANI-2019 survey will support strategies for the promotion and implementation of public policies for children under five years of age.
Methodological aspects of the micronutrient assessment in the Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition (ENANI-2019): a population-based household survey
Authors: Castro Inês Rugani Ribeiro de , Normando Paula , Alves-Santos Nadya Helena , Bezerra Flávia Fioruci , Citelli Marta , Pedrosa Lucia de Fatima Campos , Jordão Junior Alceu Afonso , Lira Pedro Israel Cabral de , Kurscheidt Fábio Augusto , Silva Paulo Ricardo Portella da , Salvatte Keronlainy , Lacerda Elisa Maria de Aquino , Anjos Luiz Antonio dos , Boccolini Cristiano Siqueira , Kac Gilberto
Published: August 2021

This article aims to present methodological aspects on the collection, analyses, coverage, challenges, and the lessons learned from laboratory assessment of micronutrients on the Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition (ENANI-2019). This is a household survey on a probability sample of children under five years of age from 123 Brazilian municipalities in all 26 states and the Federal District. Blood samples were drawn by venipuncture at the homes of children 6 to 59 months of age. This procedure was performed by experienced phlebotomists from the laboratories located in the selected municipalities and scheduled in advance. Blood and serum levels were measured for biomarkers of nutritional status, using the services of a clinical test laboratory with nationwide coverage, for the following micronutrients: iron (hemoglobin and ferritin), zinc, selenium, folic acid, and vitamins A, B1, B6, B12, D, and E. C-reactive protein was analyzed as a marker of inflammation. A barcode identifier was used to track the blood samples and to link the biochemical test results to the other data collected in the survey. A total of 14,558 children were studied. Of the 12,598 eligible children, 8,829 (70.1%) had blood samples drawn. Of the total number of children who had samples drawn, 91.8% (n = 8,025) have results for at least nine of the 12 analyses performed. Coverage of the analysis varied from 95% (for vitamins A and E) to 84.2% (for folic acid). Aliquots of whole blood and serum were stored in a biorepository for future analyses. The results of this pioneering study in the country will back the formulation and, when necessary, the reorientation of public policies in food and nutrition.
DAS RUAS PARA OS CURRÍCULOS: PRECURSORES SOCIAIS E JURÍDICOS DAS LEIS 10.639/03 E 11.645/08
Authors: SÁ ANA PAULA DOS SANTOS DE
Published: August 2021

RESUMO: O objetivo deste artigo é investigar os percursos sociais e jurídicos das leis federais brasileiras nº 10.639/03 e nº 11.645/08 - que tornaram obrigatório o ensino de conteúdos referentes à História e à Cultura afro-brasileira e indígena brasileira em toda a educação básica -, com base na premissa de que políticas dessa natureza alinham-se a um processo de descolonização do sistema educacional. Para tanto, revisamos, comparativamente, discursos e ações da militância negra e indígena no campo da educação, de modo a compreender as motivações e os eventos que antecederam a promulgação de ambas as leis. Nossas conclusões apontam que, a despeito das particularidades das demandas de cada militância - haja vista os esforços do movimento indígena para se desvencilhar da educação ofertada pelo sistema oficial de ensino, enquanto que a população negra, ao contrário, lutava para ter acesso igualitário a esse mesmo sistema -, as duas medidas resultam, em maior ou menor grau, de denúncias e de questionamentos acerca da matriz e/ou do legado colonial que marca, historicamente, os currículos e as escolas brasileiras.
DA ARTE DA CORTE À DIALÉTICA DO AMOR: A COMPLEMENTARIEDADE FORMATIVA ENTRE OS AMANTES DO SABER
Authors: DALBOSCO CLAUDIO A. , PAGOTTO-EUZEBIO MARCOS SIDNEI
Published: August 2021

RESUMO: O ensaio trata da ideia de Eros formativo presente no Banquete, de Platão, a partir da interpretação feita por Michel Foucault no segundo volume de sua História da sexualidade: o uso dos prazeres. Primeiro, busca-se reconstruir a arquitetônica da investigação foucaultiana acerca dos aphrodisia, que se desdobra em dietética, econômica e erótica, localizando a dialética do amor no interior da erótica. Na sequência, discute-se o aspecto formativo do Banquete, destacando, especialmente, a reciprocidade entre erasta (o amante) e erômeno (o amado), e assumindo que a guinada ontológica da dialética do amor aponta diretamente para a dimensão ético-formativa do Eros, de acordo com o argumento do diálogo. O Eros relacionado à beleza individual e particular (ou seja, como contingente e empírico) só pode ser superado pela perspectiva universal do amor quando for permitido a um (o erasta) assumir a posição do outro (o erômeno) e vice-versa.
EDUCAÇÃO SEXUAL: UMA SEQUÊNCIA DIDÁTICA PARA A EJA DE UMA ESCOLA DE ASSENTAMENTO
Authors: DIAS DANIELLY FERREIRA , SPOSITO NEUSA ELISA CARIGNATO
Published: August 2021

RESUMO: Este artigo é parte de uma pesquisa de intervenção pedagógica desenvolvida em um curso de mestrado. O objetivo foi investigar as concepções de sexualidade de alunos(as) da Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) durante as aulas de Ciências, bem como propor uma Sequência Didática (SD) para a realização da Educação Sexual (ES) em uma escola alocada em um assentamento, na zona rural do município de Monte Alegre de Minas/MG. Incialmente, foi realizada uma revisão da literatura em buscas na internet pelas expressões “educação sexual na EJA em escolas de assentamento”, “educação sexual na EJA e a abordagem freiriana” e por “gênero e sexualidade em EJA de assentamentos”. Porém, não houve resultados para esta busca, e a realização desta pesquisa justifica-se devido à ausência de discussões que alinham a tríade EJA, ES e escola de assentamento. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de um questionário. Os resultados apresentaram sugestões e possibilidades de discussão das temáticas da sexualidade, inclusive de gênero, a partir das vivências destes(as) alunos(as). Sugere-se a elaboração de uma SD que se adeque à transversalidade das temáticas da sexualidade e à realidade dos(as) estudantes no contexto da tríade ES, EJA e escola de assentamento.
DE QUE CRISE SE TRATA NA ADOLESCÊNCIA CONTEMPORÂNEA? ALGUMAS CONSIDERAÇÕES PSICANALÍTICAS E EDUCACIONAIS
Authors: ANACLETO JULIA M. B. , FONSECA PAULA FONTANA
Published: August 2021

RESUMO: Tributária da discursividade contemporânea, a adolescência pode ser entendida como efeito de uma produção política e social que demarca uma diferença com o infantil. Recorrendo ao arcabouço psicanalítico freudo-lacaniano, o presente artigo apresenta um debate teórico em torno do tema da crise da adolescência a partir da perspectiva dos estudos psicanalíticos no campo da educação. Para tanto, destaca a mudança de posição frente ao sexual como uma marca da transição pela qual passa o adolescente com consequências no laço social. Demonstramos que o caráter crítico da experiência adolescente não se restringe a alterações biológicas e individuais; antes, diz respeito a como essa experiência estruturante da constituição psíquica é significada pelo discurso social contemporâneo, levando muitas vezes a impasses e sofrimentos psíquicos. Deslocando a questão da adolescência de um âmbito individual e como simples consequência de uma fase da vida determinada por mudanças orgânicas, apontamos que a noção de crise desvela algo que diz respeito ao educar no mundo moderno e às consequências do tecnocientificismo como uma resposta que oblitera a responsabilidade dos adultos no endereçamento da palavra aos adolescentes, o que engendra uma nova forma de justificacionismo: o tecnocientificismo. Dentro deste cenário, interessa-nos destacar que a errância adolescente em busca de novas significações subjetivas pode encontrar no território escolar um espaço para ser experimentada sem que, apressadamente, seja capturada em um sentido fechado e frequentemente excludente. A ideia freudiana da impossibilidade própria ao ato de educar aponta para uma posição ética em face do desafio da modernidade no que diz ao que está em causa na experiência escolar.
GÊNERO E GERAÇÃO: DIMENSÕES DO CUIDADO NAS RELAÇÕES EDUCATIVAS NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: LESSA JULIANA SCHUMACKER , BUSS-SIMÃO MÁRCIA
Published: August 2021

RESUMO: O artigo resulta de duas pesquisas etnográficas com crianças, realizadas em contextos públicos de Educação Infantil e tem por objetivo analisar as relações entre as dimensões do cuidado, gênero e geração, a partir do quadro teórico correspondente às principais referências utilizadas nas pesquisas, fundamentadas em perspectivas dos Estudos Sociais da Infância, no diálogo com a Teoria Social. O confronto entre teoria e empiria permitiu a emergência de categorias e eixos temáticos que configuraram os resultados das suas análises, circunscritas nas relações educativas com crianças. A análise resultante do diálogo entre as duas pesquisas (BUSS-SIMÃO, 2012; LESSA 2019) anuncia as categorias relações geracionais (LESSA, 2019); processos de geracionalização; ordem geracional (ALANEN, 1994; 2012); fronteiras de gênero; neutralização (THORNE, 1993), e; relações inter e intragênero (KELLE 1997, 1999, 2000) como importantes contributos para a análise crítica da prática educativo-pedagógica na Educação Infantil.
PRODUTIVISMO ACADÊMICO E SUAS CONSEQUÊNCIAS PARA A PRODUÇÃO CIENTÍFICA NA ÁREA DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO
Authors: Junior Ely Severiano , Cunha Diego de Oliveira da , Zouain Deborah Moraes , Gonçalves Clayton Pereira
Published: August 2021

RESUMO O produtivismo acadêmico é uma prática que vem impactando de forma nociva a pesquisa científica ao longo dos últimos anos, sendo visto como uma anomalia, em que o pesquisador é praticamente obrigado – de forma normativa e institucional – a ter um determinado número de produção científica para se manter dentro dos programas de pós-graduação. O objetivo deste artigo é identificar como o grau de imersão em processos sociais de influência pode aumentar o produtivismo acadêmico em pesquisadores da área de Administração. A pesquisa tem natureza qualitativa e quantitativa, pois, durante sua realização, foram extraídos dados da Plataforma Lattes e também dados oriundos de entrevistas com pesquisadores que fazem parte dos programas de pós-graduação que possuem nota de 5 a 7 na avaliação CAPES. Observou-se que os programas que possuem alta produção de artigos influenciam os seus pesquisadores a terem uma produção compatível com a do programa. Os resultados da pesquisa confirmam a ideia proposta pela teoria da influência social, pois os pesquisadores estão interessados em publicar somente como primeiros autores, sendo essa autoria dada através da consolidação da rede com os mesmos coautores e, muitas das vezes, de forma indevida. Por fim, recomenda-se que para futuras pesquisas seja analisado como a influência social é exercida sobre os orientandos.