bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Principles of microRNA Regulation Revealed Through Modeling microRNA Expression Quantitative Trait Loci
Authors: Budach Stefan , Heinig Matthias , Marsico Annalisa
Published: June 2016

Extensive work has been dedicated to study mechanisms of microRNA-mediated gene regulation. However, the transcriptional regulation of microRNAs themselves is far less well understood, due to difficulties determining the transcription start sites of transient primary transcripts. This challenge can be addressed using expression quantitative trait loci (eQTLs) whose regulatory effects represent a natural source of perturbation of cis-regulatory elements. Here we used previously published cis-microRNA-eQTL data for the human GM12878 cell line, promoter predictions, and other functional annotations to determine the relationship between functional elements and microRNA regulation. We built a logistic regression model that classifies microRNA/SNP pairs into eQTLs or non-eQTLs with 85% accuracy; shows microRNA-eQTL enrichment for microRNA precursors, promoters, enhancers, and transcription factor binding sites; and depletion for repressed chromatin. Interestingly, although there is a large overlap between microRNA eQTLs and messenger RNA eQTLs of host genes, 74% of these shared eQTLs affect microRNA and host expression independently. Considering microRNA-only eQTLs we find a significant enrichment for intronic promoters, validating the existence of alternative promoters for intragenic microRNAs. Finally, in line with the GM12878 cell line derived from B cells, we find genome-wide association (GWA) variants associated to blood-related traits more likely to be microRNA eQTLs than random GWA and non-GWA variants, aiding the interpretation of GWA results.
Non-Tariff Barriers and Factors that influence The Indonesian Cocoa Export to Europe
Authors: Anggoro Raditya , Widyastutik Widyastutik
Published: June 2016

The aim of this study are: first, to analyse the competitiveness of Indonesian cocoa in the European Unio market; second, to analyse the competitiveness and the factors that influence the Indonesian cocoa exports to the EU market; third, to calculate the non-tariff barriers imposed by the European Union market for Indonesian cocoa. Methods used are the RCA index and gravity models. The differences between actual and potential trade flows are indicated as non-tariff barriers. Results of the calculation RCA is showed that all destinations of a cocoa export have a high competitiveness (RCA> 1) but tend to decrease. Results of the estimate gravity models show the factors influencing the Indonesian cocoa exports are the real per capita GDP of Indonesia and the destination country, CPI of destination countries, the economic distance, exchange rates, and tariff. The result of non-tariff barriers indicated that the Netherlands is the state which has the largest non-tariff barriers among the most other EU countriesDOI:  10.15408/sjie.v5i1.3131
Two-Step Process for ED UTI Screening in Febrile Young Children: Reducing Catheterization Rates
Authors: Lavelle Jane M. , Blackstone Mercedes M. , Funari Mary Kate , Roper Christine , Lopez Patricia , Schast Aileen , Taylor April M. , Voorhis Catherine B. , Henien Mira , Shaw Kathy N.
Published: June 2016

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

Urinary tract infection (UTI) screening in febrile young children can be painful and time consuming. We implemented a screening protocol for UTI in a high-volume pediatric emergency department (ED) to reduce urethral catheterization, limiting catheterization to children with positive screens from urine bag specimens.

METHODS:

This quality-improvement initiative was implemented using 3 Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles, beginning with a small test of the proposed change in 1 ED area. To ensure appropriate patients received timely screening, care teams discussed patient risk factors and created patient-specific, appropriate procedures. The intervention was extended to the entire ED after providing education. Finally, visual cues were added into the electronic health record, and nursing scripts were developed to enlist family participation. A time-series design was used to study the impact of the 6-month intervention by using a p-chart to determine special cause variation. The primary outcome measure for the study was defined as the catheterization rate in febrile children ages 6 to 24 months.

RESULTS:

The ED reduced catheterization rates among febrile young children from 63% to <30% over a 6-month period with sustained results. More than 350 patients were spared catheterization without prolonging ED length of stay. Additionally, there was no change in the revisit rate or missed UTIs among those followed within the hospital’s network.

CONCLUSIONS:

A 2-step less-invasive process for screening febrile young children for UTI can be instituted in a high-volume ED without increasing length of stay or missing cases of UTI.
Entre história das ciências e das religiões: o problema da temporalidade histórica em Lucien Febvre e Alexandre Koyré no entreguerras
Authors: Salomon Marlon
Published: June 2016

Os textos publicados por Lucien Febvre no entreguerras em defesa de uma história da ciência não mostram apenas o interesse dos Annales em prospectar e fundar novos campos de estudo, mas como, por meio desses textos, buscou-se estabelecer uma nova definição do que deveria ser a própria história. Paralelamente a esse esforço, Alexandre Koyré redigia seus primeiros estudos que seriam mais tarde considerados como marcos fundadores da moderna história do pensamento científico. Embora oriundos de fileiras intelectuais distintas, ambos formulavam o mesmo tipo de problema, voltavam-se contra os mesmos conceitos e opunham-se à mesma tradição historiográfica. No núcleo dessa problematização encontrava-se uma crítica ao modo como a temporalidade dessa história havia sido definida e a constatação de que ela precisava ser reformada para que a história não fosse falsificada. Que Febvre e Koyré chegassem à história das ciências via história das religiões ou do misticismo nos mostra que era preciso articular de uma nova maneira a relação entre credulidade e racionalidade e definir o tipo de temporalidade histórica que poderia albergar esse novo modo de articulá-las.
Sérgio Buarque de Holanda leitor de Heidegger? – reflexão sobre um paradoxo do personalismo do Homem Cordial
Authors: Do Valle Ulisses
Published: June 2016

Sabe-se que Sérgio Buarque de Holanda, ensaísta e historiador brasileiro, viveu na Alemanha entre os anos de 1929 e 1931, pouco tempo após a publicação de Ser e Tempo, de Martin Heidegger. O filósofo alemão, também, foi atentamente lido por Sérgio Buarque nos fins da década de 40, momento em que revisava o texto original de Raízes do Brasil, publicado em 1936. Este estudo procurou averiguar a fecundidade heurística da aproximação entre a teoria do homem cordial e alguns elementos da filosofia de Martin Heidegger. Duas hipóteses, portanto, estão na base deste estudo: a primeira, a de que é possível entrever algo da filosofia de Heidegger no pensamento de Sérgio Buarque; e a segunda, de que essa aproximação é relevante para desvelar aspectos pouco explorados na fortuna crítica da teoria do homem cordial, qual seja, sua relação com a exterioridade e com a evasão de si nos outros, constituindo o que seria um paradoxo fundamental do personalismo brasileiro.
Custo direto dos curativos de úlceras por pressão em pacientes hospitalizados
Authors: Lima Antônio Fernandes Costa , Castilho Valéria , Baptista Cleide Maria Caetano , Rogenski Noemi Marisa Brunet , Rogenski Karin Emília
Published: June 2016

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar o custo direto médio (CDM) relativo à mão de obra direta (MOD) de profissionais de enfermagem e ao consumo de materiais e soluções consumidos na realização de curativos de úlceras por pressão (UPs) em pacientes hospitalizados. Método: estudo de caso único, exploratório-descritivo, realizado em um hospital universitário. Durante seis meses observou-se a realização de 228 curativos para o tratamento de pacientes portadores de UPs. Calculou-se o custo multiplicando-se o tempo despendido por profissionais de enfermagem pelo custo unitário da MOD, somando-se ao custo dos materiais e soluções consumidos. Resultados: o CDM de curativos de UPs correspondeu a US$ 19.18 (UPs-categoria I); US$ 6.50 (UPs-categoria II); US$ 12.34 (UPs-categoria III); US$ 5.84 (UPs-categoria IV); US$ 9.52 (UPs-inclassificáveis) e US$ 3.76 (suspeita de lesão tissular profunda). Conclusão: a metodologia adotada poderá ser reproduzida em diferentes contextos hospitalares para o desenvolvimento de outros estudos visando ampliar e complementar o conhecimento obtido.
Diagnósticos de enfermagem em terapia intensiva: mapeamento cruzado e Taxonomia da NANDA-I
Authors: Ferreira Anali Martegani , Rocha Elisiane do Nascimento da , Lopes Camila Takáo , Bachion Maria Márcia , Lopes Juliana de Lima , Barros Alba Lúcia Bottura Leite de
Published: June 2016

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar diagnósticos de enfermagem em pacientes hospitalizados em UTI por meio do mapeamento cruzado de termos contidos nas anotações de enfermagem, com a Taxonomia da NANDA-I. Método: estudo exploratório descritivo, mediante análise retrospectiva dos registros de enfermagem em 256 prontuários de pacientes que estiveram hospitalizados na UTI geral de um hospital da fronteira oeste do Rio Grande do Sul. Extraíram-se, dos registros, termos que indicavam condições que demandavam intervenções de enfermagem, realizou-se mapeamento cruzado dos mesmos com os diagnósticos da Taxonomia da NANDA-I e confirmação em grupo focal de enfermeiros. Analisaram-se os dados utilizando-se estatística descritiva. Resultados: identificaram-se 832 termos e expressões que se referiam a 52 diferentes diagnósticos em nove dos 13 domínios da Taxonomia da NANDA-I. Conclusão: este estudo permitiu identificar diagnósticos de enfermagem presentes em pacientes hospitalizados na UTI, trazendo implicações para gestão do cuidado, processo de formação de especialistas na área e sistemas de informação.
In vitro establishment of blackberry (Rubus sp.) cultivar 'Xavante'
Authors: Pelizza Tânia Regina , Silveira Fabiane Nunes , Ribeiro Roberta Sabatino , Machado Bruno Dalazen , Rufatto Leo , Kretzschmar Aike Anneliese
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to evaluate the in vitro establishment of 'Xavante' blackberry under different conditions of plant luminosity and concentrations of salts of MS medium. The maintenance of 'Xavante' blackberry plants in the absence of light, with the use of MS medium with salt concentrations of 75% and 100% reduce bacterial contamination and the percentage of explants oxidized and provide the highest percentage of surviving and established explants. The 50% salt dilution in MS medium is not recommended when plants are subjected to the absence of light due to the high percentage of oxidized explants and consequently lower survival and establishment.
EARLY WEANING FROM BREASTFEEDING FROM MOTHERS' PERSPECTIVE: A DIALOGICAL APPROACH
Authors: Prado Carolina Viviani Clapis , Fabbro Marcia Regina Cangiani , Ferreira Graziani Izidoro
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT The complex issue of early weaning from breastfeeding suggests making the mother the main character in this phenomenon. Beyond listening to that character, the Critical Communicative Method proposes to equate scientific and popular knowledge. The goal was to identify the transforming aspects and obstacles to early weaning with 12 mothers who weaned early. The study was developed in the interior of São Paulo, in 2010 and 2011, using communicative reporting, communicative discussion group and a questionnaire. Results show young mothers, primipara, married, who finished secondary or technical school and did not have a paid job. The breastfeeding revealed emotions like bonding with the baby, but also feelings of failure and frustration. The equalitarian dialogue revealed that obstacles remain rooted in culture, which need to be discussed with the mothers, and not only judged and condemned, looking for strategies to overcome early weaning through intersubjectivity.
NURSING CARE IN BLOOD TRANSFUSION: A TOOL FOR PATIENT MONITORING
Authors: Mattia Daiana de , Andrade Selma Regina de
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT Qualitative study, developed through discussion groups, with the objective to elaborate, along with nurses, a tool to monitor patients submitted to blood transfusion. Study participants were 11 nursing professionals, being three nursing technicians and eight nurses. Data were analyzed with the content analysis technique, resulting in two categories: Quality of nursing care for patients undergoing blood transfusion and monitoring of patients submitted to blood transfusion. It was identified that professionals are able to understanding the concept of quality and seek to implement actions to achieve a good standard of patient care. In line with the current regulations, the professionals have structured a tool for recording information on blood transfusion, serving as a tool to monitor patients who are receiving this therapy. This research is intended to help identify and intervene early in the onset of transfusion reactions.
Pesquisa-intervenção em promoção da saúde: desafios metodológicos de pesquisar “com”
Authors: Mendes Rosilda , Pezzato Luciane Maria , Sacardo Daniele Pompei
Published: June 2016

Resumo Este ensaio discute a ampliação do sentido de intervenção como um caminho da pesquisa em promoção da saúde e pretende suscitar indagações e reflexões de cunho teórico-metodológico. Parte do pressuposto de que o conjunto das práticas de promoção da saúde constitui-se em um dos mais instigantes e necessários desafios metodológicos de um campo que almeja, desde uma perspectiva crítica, fortalecer a autonomia dos sujeitos, a participação, a valorização de movimentos instituintes, os processos de subjetivação e atribuir sentidos às experiências. Um importante norteador metodológico parte da reflexão sobre que tipo de ações melhor serviria para enfrentar os inúmeros desafios dos campos pedagógico e profissionais e a conformação de um coletivo como um catalizador de mudanças. Entre as recentes formulações acerca da pesquisa-intervenção destacamos a abordagem teórico-metodológica da Análise Institucional e o dispositivo da produção de diários de pesquisa. Por fim, consideramos que metodologias informadas por princípios da inclusão buscam romper com as abordagens verticais e estanques e evidenciam elementos de que o desejo de se articular, a potência de agir em favor do diálogo e interação podem produzir saúde e ativar novas formas de construir práticas promotoras de saúde.
Política Nacional de Promoção da Saúde (PNPS): capítulos de uma caminhada ainda em construção
Authors: Malta Deborah Carvalho , Morais Neto Otaliba Libanio , Silva Marta Maria Alves da , Rocha Dais , Castro Adriana Miranda de , Reis Ademar Arthur Chioro dos , Akerman Marco
Published: June 2016

Resumo A saúde faz-se um bem público produzido pelas e nas redes de relação e disputas de sujeitos que almejam colocar determinados interesses e necessidades na agenda das políticas públicas. A Promoção da Saúde, como conjunto de estratégias e formas de produzir saúde, no âmbito individual e coletivo, visando atender às necessidades sociais de saúde e garantir a melhoria da qualidade de vida da população, emerge marcada pelas tensões próprias à defesa do direito à saúde. O artigo pretende explicitar certo percurso da Promoção da Saúde no SUS, contando a história de sua afirmação como Política Nacional e as possibilidades que aí se produziram para ampliar a integralidade do cuidado em saúde. Os autores, totalmente implicados na formulação, implementação e revisão da Política Nacional de Promoção da Saúde (PNPS), sistematizam a caminhada em três capítulos: 1998/2004 – Embrião de uma PNPS; 2005/2013 – Nasce, cresce e se desenvolve uma PNPS; 2013-2015 – Revisando, ampliando e divulgando a PNPS. Para além da narrativa de uma história, análise de ciclo de uma política, ou balanço de avanços tenta-se resgatar contextos, textos, discursos, tensões na trajetória da PNPS. Os próximos capítulos são uma obra em aberto e anunciam caminhos.
O Programa Academia da Saúde como estratégia de promoção da saúde e modos de vida saudáveis: cenário nacional de implementação
Authors: Sá Gisele Balbino Araujo Rodrigues de , Dornelles Gabriela Chagas , Cruz Kátia Godoy , Amorim Roberta Corrêa de Araújo , Andrade Silvânia Suely Caribé de Araújo , Oliveira Taís Porto , Silva Marta Maria Alves da , Malta Deborah Carvalho , Souza Maria de Fátima Marinho de
Published: June 2016

Resumo A Política Nacional de Promoção da Saúde reafirmou o compromisso do Ministério da Saúde com o fortalecimento da promoção da saúde no Sistema Único de Saúde e, nesse contexto, o Programa Academia da Saúde se destaca como novo equipamento na rede de serviços, potencializando ações de cuidados individuais e coletivos na atenção básica. Este trabalho teve por objetivo descrever o cenário da implantação do Programa e apresentar características de seu funcionamento no país. Os dados foram coletados por meio de formulário eletrônico enviado a todas as Secretarias Municipais de Saúde que receberam recurso para implantar o Programa e a taxa de resposta foi de 85%, correspondendo a 2418 municípios. Um total de 856 polos informou estar em funcionamento, desenvolvendo prioritariamente atividades de práticas corporais, alimentação saudável e educação em saúde. O principal público participante do Programa foram adultos e idosos. Dificuldades apontadas pelos gestores incluem a inclusão de crianças e adolescentes e a contratação de profissionais. Mais de 90% dos polos não dependem exclusivamente do recurso federal para funcionamento, recebendo contrapartidas municipais para o desenvolvimento de suas atividades. Os resultados evidenciam o potencial do Programa como estratégia de promoção da saúde e produção do cuidado nas comunidades, sendo fundamental qualificar suas ações em todo o país.
Vulnerability to alcohol consumption, spiritual transcendence and psychosocial well-being: test of a theory
Authors: Heredia Luz Patricia Díaz , Sanchez Alba Idaly Muñoz
Published: June 2016

Abstract Objective: to demonstrate the relations among vulnerability, self-transcendence and well-being in the young adult population and the effect of each of these variables on the adoption of low-risk consumption conducts. Method: quantitative and cross-sectional correlation study using structural equations analysis to test the relation among the variables. Results: an inverse relation was evidenced between vulnerability to alcohol consumption and spiritual transcendence (β-0.123, p 0.025) and a direct positive relation between spiritual transcendence and psychosocial well-being (β 0.482, p 0.000). Conclusions: the relations among the variables spiritual transcendence, vulnerability to alcohol consumption and psychosocial well-being, based on Reed's Theory, are confirmed in the population group of young college students, concluding that psychosocial well-being can be achieved when spiritual transcendence is enhanced, as the vulnerability to alcohol consumption drops.
Arctiinae moths (Lepidoptera, Erebidae) of the Emas National Park, Goiás, Brazil
Authors: Moreno Carolina , Ferro Viviane G
Published: June 2016

Arctiinae are a species-rich subfamily of moth, with approximately 1,400 species in Brazil and 723 recorded in the Cerrado biome. A list of species of these moths was compiled during three years of sampling in four vegetation types within the Emas National Park. A total of 5,644 individuals belonging to 149 species were collected. About 67% of these species are new records for the Emas National Park, 31% for the State of Goiás and 9% for the Cerrado biome. Cerrado sensu stricto and semideciduous forests have higher species richness, followed by campo cerrado and campo sujo. The vegetation type with the highest number of exclusive species was the semideciduous forest, followed by cerrado sensu stricto, campo cerrado and campo sujo. The high species richness and the high proportion of new species records for Goiás and Cerrado reinforce the importance of the Emas National Park region as a center of diversity for this group of moths. The conservation of areas not yet cleared around the Park, including the creation of new protected areas, and the establishment of ecological corridors between these areas and the Park would be strategies to preserve the fauna of these moths.
Non-destructive models for leaf area determination in canola
Authors: Tartaglia Francilene de L. , Righi Evandro Z. , Rocha Leidiana da , Loose Luis H. , Maldaner Ivan C. , Heldwein Arno B.
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT The leaf is a very important structure of the plants, since it allows gas exchanges and the transformation of light energy into chemical energy. This study aimed to generate and test mathematical models for leaf area estimation in canola based on leaf dimensions. Two experiments were conducted with canola in 2014, in which leaves were collected in different phenological stages with different sizes and shapes. Subsequently, leaf length, width and area were measured (with automatic meter) in 606 leaves, which included 371 ovate and 235 lanceolate leaves. The models were generated using length, width and length versus width as independent variables and leaf area as dependent variable. The models were validated using a group of leaves different from those used to generate the models. A total of 27 models were obtained and those with best statistics and higher simplicity were selected. The polynomial model LA = 0.88735 W2 + 0.93503 W and the power model LA = 1.1282 W1.9396 can be used for both types of leaves and have high accuracy in the estimation of canola leaf area.
Tolerance of castor bean cultivars under salt stress
Authors: Sá Francisco V. da S. , Paiva Emanoela P. de , Mesquita Evandro F. de , Bertino Antonio M. P. , Barbosa Marcelo A. , Souto Lauter S.
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the tolerance of castor bean cultivars under salt stress during the initial growth stage. The experiment was set in randomized blocks, in a 5 x 4 factorial scheme, resulting in 20 treatments, 5 salinity levels (0.6-control, 1.2, 1.8, 2.4 and 3.0 dS m-1) and 4 castor bean cultivars (BRS Energy, LA Guarani, BRS Gabriela and IAC 028)] with 3 replicates. At 30 days after sowing, plants were evaluated for growth, dry matter accumulation and salt tolerance. Increased salinity levels in the water used for irrigation reduced the growth of all the studied cultivars. The salt tolerance of the studied castor bean cultivars follows the following order: BRS Energia > BRS Gabriela = IAC 028 > LA Guarani.
Geometry and head loss in Venturi injectors through computational fluid dynamics
Authors: Manzano Juan , Palau Carmen V. , Benito M. de Azevedo , Guilherme V. do Bomfim , Vasconcelos Denise V.
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT To determine the influence of geometry on the hydrodynamic behavior of Venturi injectors, using computational fluid dynamics techniques, we studied, at the Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain, the geometric parameters that exert the most influence on head losses: the relationship between throat diameter and nozzle (β), nozzle angle (α1) and diffuser angle (α2). In addition, three throat morphologies (B1: nozzle-throat and throat-diffuser with a sharp edge; B2: nozzle-diffuser with a zero-length, sharp-edge throat; B3: nozzle-throat and throat-diffuser with rounded edge). We analyzed their influence on the velocity distribution and differential pressure between inlet and throat (DP/γ), throat and outlet (Δhv/γ), and outlet and throat ((P3-P2)/γ). The development of the velocity profile from the throat is slower the greater β is and the lower α2 is. DP/γ decreases with β, increases with α1 and varies little with α2. Δhv/γ decreases with β and increases with α1 and α2. (P3-P2)/γ decreases with β and increases with α1 and α2. Geometry B3 decreases the losses and delays the onset of cavitation. Thus, the lower β and the higher α2, the greater the losses; however, the influence of α1 is less clear. The rounded edges produce lower head losses.
Indicadores de produção e qualidade da fibra do algodoeiro fertirrigado com água residuária sanitária
Authors: Santos Silvânio R. dos , Soares Antônio A. , Kondo Marcos K. , Matos Antonio T. , Maia Victor M.
Published: June 2016

RESUMO Problemas decorrentes da descarga de esgoto sanitário em rios são fatores preocupantes, por reduzir a qualidade da água, principalmente na região semiárida. Como alternativa viável, a utilização agrícola de águas residuárias pode minimizar problemas ambientais e fornecer nutrientes bem como parte da exigência hídrica de plantas cultivadas. Assim, objetivou-se verificar a influência da água residuária sanitária tanto na forma bruta (ARB) quanto na tratada, em nível terciário (ART), em substituição à adubação potássica mineral em cobertura, sobre os indicadores de produção e qualidade tecnológica da fibra do algodoeiro NuOpal BG RR®. O experimento foi conduzido em Janaúba - MG, no delineamento em blocos casualizados, constituído por 5 tratamentos (T0: Água limpa e adubação mineral; T1: 100% e T2: 150% de ART no fornecimento do K em cobertura; T3: 100% e T4: 150% de ARB no fornecimento do K em cobertura), com quatro repetições. Pode-se substituir a adubação potássica em cobertura aplicando 100% da dose potássica recomendada via ART, sem afetar a produtividade e a qualidade da fibra, sendo complementada a cobertura nitrogenada. Ao se empregar a ARB, além de não afetar a qualidade da fibra, há incremento de até 43,6% na produtividade do algodão, sendo dispensada a cobertura nitrogenada.
'PACKHAM'S TRIUMPH' PEAR RESPONSE TO 1- METHYLCYCLOPROPENE AND NITRIC OXIDE TREATMENTS
Authors: HENDGES MARCOS VINÍCIUS , STEFFENS CRISTIANO ANDRÉ , AMARANTE CASSANDRO VIDAL TALAMINI DO , NEUWALD DANIEL ALEXANDRE , BRACKMANN AURI
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT: This study aimed at assessing the effect of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), gas-nitric oxide (NO) and sodium nitroprusside (SNP) on ripening of 'Packham's Triumph' pears. The treatments consisted of T1) control; T2) 300 ppb 1-MCP; T3) 1 mM SNP; T4) 10 ppm NO; and T5) 20 ppm NO. The fruit treated with 1-MCP showed significantly higher values for flesh firmness, texture, and peel green color, besides lower respiratory rates and ethylene production. On the other hand, NO and SNP treatments did not reduce fruit respiratory rate and ethylene production. Flesh firmness and textural features were maintained by treating fruit with 20 ppm NO after leaving chambers. Treatments using 1 mM SNP and 20 ppm NO kept peel green color (higher hue angle) when compared to control, without decreasing fruit yellowing during the shelf life. The application of 300 ppb 1-MCP prevented buttery texture and yellowing in 'Packham's Triumph' pear fruit during environment condition exposure. The use NO at 20 ppm kept flesh firmness during storage, however, with subsequent reduction of this variable in environmental conditions. The treatments with 1mM SNP and 20 ppm NO maintained green peel of pear fruit, even after exposure to environmental conditions, but not limiting yellowing.
PLASTIC COVERING, PLANTING DENSITY, AND PRUNNING IN THE PRODUCTION OF CAPE GOOSEBERRY ( Physalis peruviana L.) IN SUBTROPICAL REGION
Authors: MOURA PEDRO HENRIQUE ABREU , COUTINHO GIVAGO , PIO RAFAEL , BIANCHINI FLÁVIO GABRIEL , CURI PAULA NOGUEIRA
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT: Physalis peruviana L. is a perennial plant, but commonly referred as annual in commercial crops. The cultivation of this species might be successful in Brazilian subtropical areas with an adequate and planned management. The objective of the present study was to quantify the production of Physalis peruviana L. with or without plastic covering over plant canopies, using two planting densities, managing the number of stems, and pruning side stems. This study was divided in two experiments; the first experiment evaluated the effect of spacing between each plant and the use of plastic covering in fruit production. The second experiment investigated the effect of the number of productive stems and of pruning in fruit production. The experimental design used for both experiments was randomized blocks, in 2 x 2 factorial scheme, which contained 6 blocks and 10 plants per plot. The following were analyzed for both experiments: production variables, estimated production, number of fruits per plant, mean fruit mass, mean fruit length and diameter, and chlorophyll relative index. Plastic covering and number of stems did not influence fruit production. The 3.0 x 0.5 m spacing without pruning side stems provided a larger production.
GROWTH OF Mimosa caesalpiniifolia Benth., UNDER SHADE IN THE NORTHEAST SEMI-ARID REGION OF BRAZIL
Authors: PINTO JOSÉ RIVANILDO DE SOUZA , DOMBROSKI JEFERSON LUIZ DALLABONA , SANTOS JUNIOR JOSÉ HERMOGENES DOS , SOUZA GABRIELA OLIVEIRA DE , FREITAS ROMULO MAGNO OLIVEIRA DE
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT: Seedling production for reforestation aims to achieve the best plant growth in a minimal amount of time, to provide good survival and growth levels after transplantation. During cultivation, it is necessary to know the shading levels that lead to the best growth. The objective of this study was to assess the growth of young Mimosa caesalpiniifolia Benth. plants provided with various amounts of shade in the northeast semi-arid region of Brazil. Four types of shade cloth were tested (0, 30, 50 and 70%). Shoot length, stem diameter, stem dry matter, leaf dry matter, total dry matter and leaf area were assessed. Leaf area ratio, specific leaf area, absolute growth rate, relative growth rate and net assimilation rate were also calculated. The different shading levels affected M. caesalpinifolia growth, with the best growth indicators observed in plants grown under 50% shade, with increases in plant height, leaf area and total dry matter observed compared to the full sun condition.
IMPACT OF SALINE CONDITIONS AND NITROGEN FERTILIZATION ON CITRUS PRODUCTION AND GAS EXCHANGES
Authors: SOUSA JÔNATAS RAULINO MARQUES DE , GHEYI HANS RAJ , BRITO MARCOS ERIC BARBOSA , XAVIER DIEGO AZEVEDO , FURTADO GUILHERME DE FREITAS
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT: In two simultaneous experiments, we evaluated the impact of brackish irrigation water and nitrogen (N) fertilization on the production of citrus (scion-rootstock combinations) and its associated gas exchanges. These experiments were conducted at the Campus of Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil in a protected environment (shade screens on the sides) using drainage lysimeters. Experiment I used a randomized block design (3 replicates), in a 5 × 3 factorial arrangement, corresponding to five water salinity levels (0.6, 1.2, 1.8, 2.4, and 3.0 dS m-1) and three scion-rootstock combinations: RS1- Common Sunki mandarin (TSKC) × Poncirus trifoliata English (TRENG) - 256; RS2- Common Rangpur lime (LCRSTC); and RS3- TSKC × (Rangpur lime (LCR) × P. trifoliata (TR)) - 059; with Mimo do Céu orange as the scion variety. Experiment II used a randomized block design (3 replicates), in a 3 × 2 factorial arrangement, corresponding to the three scion/rootstock combinations and two nitrogen (N) doses (100 and 200 mg kg-1 of soil). Plants were irrigated with water of 3.0 dS m-1. For both experiments, gas exchanges and mean mass of fruits were evaluated at harvest. Gas exchanges were inhibited in plants under saline stress. Plants grafted with Common Rangpur lime showed greater production potential than did the other genotypes studied, even under brackish water conditions.
FEEDING FREQUENCY OF NILE TILAPIA FED RATIONS SUPPLEMENTED WITH AMINO ACIDS
Authors: LANNA EDUARDO ARRUDA TEIXEIRA , BOMFIM MARCOS ANTONIO DELMONDES , RIBEIRO FELIPE BARBOSA , QUADROS MOISÉS
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT: The present study evaluated the feeding frequency of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed low-protein diets (29% crude protein) supplemented with commercial amino acids (L-lysine-HCl, DL-methionine, and L-threonine). Sex-reversed Nile tilapia (240) of Thai origin, with initial body weight of 0.93 ± 0.03 g each, were allocated in a completely randomized design, to five groups with various feeding frequencies (2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 times a day). Six replications were conducted on separate experimental units comprising eight fishes each. The fish were maintained in 30 130-L aquariums, each equipped with individual water supply and controlled temperature and aeration. Fish were fed identical quantities among all treatments over a period of 30 days. Performance parameters, feed conversion efficiency, body composition, daily protein and fat deposition rates, and nitrogen retention efficiency were evaluated. Increased feeding frequency affected neither performance parameters nor body composition. Values for protein and fat deposition rates and nitrogen retention efficiency were significantly lower in fish fed twice daily than in those fed five times daily. Fish subjected to other feeding frequencies yielded intermediate values without any significant differences. The minimum feeding frequency of Nile tilapia fingerlings fed a low-protein ration supplemented with commercial amino acids is three times a day, owing to increased protein deposition rates and nitrogen retention efficiency.
O Público Infantil nos Museus
Authors: Carvalho Cristina , Lopes Thamiris
Published: June 2016

Resumo: Este texto apresenta reflexões acerca das relações entre cultura, educação e infância, a partir de estudos que se debruçaram sobre a temática da infância e dos museus, e do acompanhamento das visitas realizadas pelo público infantil ao Museu Internacional de Arte Naïf do Brasil, localizado na cidade do Rio de Janeiro. A investigação teve como objetivo contribuir para o diálogo entre os campos da Educação e da Museologia com vistas à garantia do direito de acesso e ao atendimento de qualidade das crianças pequenas a esses espaços. Com os resultados da pesquisa, foi aferido que os museus possuem um enorme potencial no desenvolvimento de momentos lúdicos de aprendizagem para o público infantil, desde que se diminua a lacuna nos estudos teóricos que elucidam as especificidades da infância nesses espaços.
Cristalização não isotérmica de poliamida 66: Determinação dos parâmetros da Equação de Nakamura via Método da Curva Mestre
Authors: Galera Viviane Verona , Mathias Ivan , Koppen Conrado , Carvallho Benjamim de Melo
Published: June 2016

RESUMO Poliamida é uma família de termoplásticos utilizada na fabricação de peças com tolerância dimensional relativamente estreita, como engrenagens em produtos eletrônicos, pequenos filtros de combustíveis na indústria automobilística e etc. O controle dimensional está intimamente relacionado à contração que acompanha o processo de cristalização do polímero em peças moldadas por injeção. Assim, o propósito do presente trabalho foi determinar a constante de cristalização não-isotérmica de amostra de poliamida 66 empregando-se o Método da Curva Mestre visando seu emprego em conjunto com a equação de Nakamura para simulação do processo de solidificação na moldagem por injeção. Para tanto, experimentos de cristalização não isotérmica foram realizados em um Calorímetro Diferencial de Varredura, DSC, em várias taxas de resfriamento, na faixa de 5 a 40º C/min. As curvas originais de DSC foram corrigidas em termos da defasagem de temperatura entre a amostra e o forno do DSC antes da aplicação do método. A equação de Nakamura e a constante de cristalização não isotérmica obtida pelo método da Curva Mestre foram empregados para simular as curvas de cristalinidade relativa em função da temperatura para as diferentes taxas de resfriamento. Também foi avaliada a influência do uso de diferentes valores de cristalinidade relativa inicial nas simulações via modelo de Nakamura, análise esta normalmente não encontrada na literatura. As curvas geradas pela constante de cristalização calculada via Método da Curva Mestre apresentaram uma boa concordância com os dados experimentais para esta amostra de poliamida 66 usando-se 10-5 como cristalinidade relativa inicial para a forma diferencial da equação de Nakamura. Desse modo, o modelo de Nakamura, juntamente com sua constante determinada pelo Método da Curva Mestre, se mostrou uma boa opção para a simulação do processo de cristalização na moldagem por injeção de poliamida 66.
Value-Based Care in Lung Cancer
Authors: Eaton Keith D. , Jagels Barbara , Martins Renato G.
Published: June 2016

Since the beginning of the 21st century, the treatment of lung cancer has changed dramatically. New treatments are improving survival outcomes for patients but have led to dramatic increases in cost. In a value-based payment system, patients should have access to comprehensive outcome measurements, including survival rates, quality of life, and cost. High value in cancer care will optimize the outcomes that matter to patients relative to cost.
Folk national culture as a means of forming norms of communication in childhood
Authors: Chernushevich V.A. , Kupriyanova E. , Bobryshova E.
Published: June 2016

The best carriers of playing culture are children, who possess and enjoy it. Destroyed social kids’ structures, territorial kids’ associations (family, yard, village, street communities of children) interrupted generally the process of culture transmission, reproduction and passing of communication tradition. And there is a need in social-state “revivification” (recovering folk games list and its’ players, enough for folk games reproduction process).
Folk game includes particular properties of relations on the levels of physical and emotional, vocal interaction, imagery-symbolic filling, special features of clothes (all aspects of communication that constitute features of national culture of the nation and make from the nation the community of people very special and different from other communities and nations). Studying of correctional possibilities of folk games within the frames of playing agendas showed that their psychological and emotional resources provide the conditions for adoption by children the norms of communication.
Gender characteristics of legal conscience in internal affairs agencies staff
Authors: Kuznetsova O.
Published: June 2016

This article presents the empirical research results of the level of legal conscience forming in law enforcement officials. The study of gender specifics of personnel is now becoming more and more relevant due to a constant increase in the number of women entering the Ministry of Internal Affairs service. The study involved 160 male and 120 female staff members. Analysis of the results revealed a general legal conscience trend typical for male and female employees which manifests in a high level of legal knowledge, adequate understanding of group relativity of moral and ethical norms, civic un-engagement and disinterest to leadership role. This trend reflects a certain viewpoint when human rights are considered to include only freedom, independence and personal self-assertion without responsibility and civic duties. It was found that female employees have higher level of legal conscience forming than male employees. This led to the conclusion of a high-availability of female employees to comply with legal regulations and requirements.
El Ordovícico en el área de Los Barrios de Luna, Cordillera Cantábrica (NW de España)
Authors: Toyos J. M. , Aramburu C.
Published: June 2016

Resumen: El estudio cartográfico y estratigráfico del Ordovícico en el área de Los Barrios de Luna (flanco sur del Sinclinal de Abelgas-Alba), ha permitido reconocer una compleja estratigrafía, con­dicionada por una tectónica sinsedimentaria, probablemente relacionada con el intenso vulcanismo que se observa algo más al este. Se revisa la estratigrafía de la Fm. Barrios, de edad Cámbrico Medio a Tardío en su mayor parte. Se redenomina una unidad estratigráfica informal (capas de El Vento­rrillo), del Ordovícico Temprano?, Medio y Tardío. Se definen formalmente dos formaciones en el Ordovícico Superior-Silúrico basal? (Caliza de La Devesa y Cuarcita de La Serrona), y se precisa la estratigrafía de la unidad informal silúrica capas de Getino. Las costras ferruginosas situadas en la base de las capas de El Ventorrillo y de las capas de Getino se interpretan como originadas por alteración de materiales volcánicos.Palabras clave: Ordovícico, cartografía, estratigrafía, costras ferruginosas, tectónica sinsedimenta­ria, rifting, Cordillera Cantábrica, Macizo Ibérico.Abstract: The mapping and stratigraphic study of the Ordovician rocks in Los Barrios de Luna area (southern limb of Abelgas-Alba Syncline), allowed us to recognize a complex stratigraphy, conditio­ned by a synsedimentary tectonics, probably related to the intense volcanism observed further east. The stratigraphy of the Barrios Fm., mostly Middle to Late Cambrian age, is reviewed. An informal stratigraphic unit (El Ventorrillo beds), of Early?, Middle to Late Ordovician age, is renamed. Two Upper Ordovician-basal Silurian? formations are formally defined (La Devesa Limestone and La Serrona Quartzite), and the stratigraphy of the Silurian informal unit Getino beds is refined. The ferruginous crusts at the base of El Ventorrillo beds and Getino beds are interpreted as a result of alteration of volcanic materials.Key words: Ordovician, cartography, stratigraphy, ferruginous crusts, synsedimentary tectonics, rifting, Cantabrian Mountains, Iberian Massif.
Calidad del servicio percibida por clientes de entidades bancarias de Castilla y León y su repercusión en la satisfacción y lealtad a la misma
Authors: Miguel Dávila José Ángel , Flórez Romero Marcela
Published: June 2016

El propósito de la investigación está enmarcado en el estudio de la calidad del servicio que prestan las entidades bancarias. El objetivo de la investigación ha sido el de identificar los factores que determinan la calidad del servicio que perciben los clientes de las entidades bancarias de Castilla y León, y de cómo la calidad influye en su satisfacción. Así mismo, se trata también de identificar cómo la satisfacción de los clientes por el servicio prestado afecta a su lealtad hacia la entidad.Mediante un análisis factorial de componentes principales, se encontraron los factores que influyen en la calidad: i) aspectos físicos (estructura física, ubicación conveniente, equipamiento moderno, vigilancia, aspecto limpio, etc.); ii) aspectos de la prestación del servicio (operaciones y servicios convencionales que realiza y ofrece la entidad, confianza y conocimiento que transmite el personal, atención personalizada, tiempos de respuesta, reputación de la entidad); y iii) nuevas tecnologías (cajeros, Internet o banca telefónica). Posteriormente, los resultados del modelo de ecuaciones estructurales, muestran una gran influencia de los aspectos de la prestación del servicio en la calidad del servicio, así como la demostración de la calidad como antecedente de la satisfacción y la influencia que ejerce la calidad en la satisfacción y ésta en la lealtad del cliente a la entidad bancaria.The aim of this paper is to analyze the quality of the services offered by banking entities. The objective of the research has been to identify the key factors determining the service quality as perceived by the clients of banking entities in Castilla y León; it is important to note the way in which quality influences the customers' satisfaction. Others goals of the research focus on how the clients' satisfaction on the perceived service affects their loyalty to the entity.Through a factor analysis of the main components, the key features influencing quality were found: i) physical aspects (physical structure, conveniente location, modern equipment, etc.), ii) aspects of service's performance (conventional operations and services which the bank offers and performs, personalized service, reputation of the entity, etc.), and iii) new technologies (cash dispenser, internet or phone banking). Afterwards, the results of the structural equations model indicate a great influence of the aspects of service's performance in the service quality. They also demonstrate that quality appears as an antecedent of satisfaction and that there is an influence of quality in satisfaction and of satisfaction in the loyalty of the customer to the banking entity.
El inmovilizado material
Authors: Fernández Santos Yolanda
Published: June 2016

El inmovilizado material en el PGC 2007
The gateway to successful business relationships in the 21st century
Authors: Pedersen Ricki
Published: June 2016

La empresa de hoy en día necesita un nuevo concepto porque el negocio entendido como tal no se limita sólo al trabajo. La conciencia medioambiental está explotando, la desconfianza pública en los negocios se sitúa a una altura histórica, muchos empleados y clientes están desconectados de las compañías en las que trabajan o en las que compran, los proveedores se sienten exprimidos, las comunidades a menudo se organizan para mantenerse a distancia de ciertas empresas. La disciplina empresarial está cambiando rápidamente hoy, y requiere nuevas clases de herramientas para mejorar y mantener las relaciones de negocios. Herramientas como las redes empresariales, la innovación, formación, y la comprensión de las diferentes culturas son algunas de ellas. Hoy en día las multinacionales se establecen en todo el mundo (globalización) para reducir gastos y aumentar los beneficios. Sectores como centros de llamada, industrias del automóvil, empresas de informática, industrias textiles, empresas farmacéuticas, solamente para mencionar algunos de ellos. Al mismo tiempo las multinacionales mezclan trabajadores con habilidades diferentes como el idioma, la cultura, la cultura de negocio etc. y esto lo convierte en un gran desafío de cara a la obtención del éxito en relaciones de negocio.Business today needs new concepts, because business as usual is just not working anymore. Environmental consciousness is exploding, public distrust of business is at a historic high level, many employees and customers are disconnected from the companies they work for or buy from; suppliers feel squeezed, communities often organize to keep certain businesses out. Business discipline is changing rapidly today, and demands new kinds of tools to improve and maintain business relationships. Tools as networking, innovation, coaching staff, understanding different cultures are a part of this. Nowadays multinationals pup up all over the world (globalisation) in order to reduce costs and increase benefits. Sectors such as call centers, car industries, IT companies, textile industry, pharmacy companies, just to mention some of them. At the same time the multinationals mix emplyoees with different skills such as language, culture, business culture etc. and this makes it into a great challenge to obtain success in business relationships.