bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of populations of Pyrenophora teres on barley in the Czech Republic
Authors: Minařiková V. , Polišenská I.
Published: February 2018

One of t he diseases that have become i mportant in the Czech Republ ic recently is net blotch of ba rley caused by Pyrenophora teres (Died.) Drechs., with the imperfect stale Drechslera teres. In 1 995-1997 infected leaves of both spring and winter barley were collected in various stands and climatic regions. Al most 400 isolates of the pathogen were obtained and tested for virulence using a differential set (Cl 5791. CI 2750, CI 9819, C 8755, Stcudclli, Harbin, C 29192, CI 739, Tifang. and the suscepti ble control Beate). To assess their reaction, the laboratory method for testing leaf segments on benzimidazole was used. The most stable resistant responses, compared also with previous tests from 1991-1994, were found in Cl 739 and Tifang where the frequency of viru lent isolates did not exceed I 0% of all tested ones. These genotypes should be involved in practical breeding of barley for resistance to the pathogen.
Antagonistic microorganisms and medium moisture as possible sources of variation in common bunt (Tilletia tritici) incidence
Authors: Benada J. , Pospíšil A.
Published: February 2018

Antagonistic soil microorgan isms decreased the germination of Tilletia tritici teliosporcs in dependence on the concentration of three formulations (Polyversum®, Supresivit® and lbefunginused and added in or on water agar. A higher content of water in the agar also decreased the germination, and water d rops on the agar surface inhibited it entirely. The presence and concentration of antagonistic microorganisms and soil moisture can vary in the soil and it is supposed  that this may cause the variation in bunt incidence in field. This variation has to be taken into consideration  in particular in variety trials. Polyversum® decreased the incidence of bunt in a field trial (efficacy 60%).
Nucleic Acid Extraction, Amplification and Library Construction for Viral Metagenomic Sequencing. v1
Authors: (Ginger) Jiang Jing-Zhe , Wei Hong-Ying
Published: February 2018

This protocolis a continuation of the previous protocol (dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.m4yc8xw) forviral metagenomic researches with thetissues of Molluscs, such as abalone, oyster, clam, scallop and so on. This maybe also applicable for other animals, such as shrimp and fish, based on the principle of the protocol. But we havn't verified this idea yet.
A study on mean platelet volume in ischemic cerebrovascular stroke
Authors: Patel Vitan , Parmar Mahendra , Shah Kinjal , Joshi Rishikesh
Published: February 2018

Background: Ischemic Cerebrovascular stroke is one of the largest cause of death and disability. It is usually caused by thrombosis or thromboembolic phenomena. Large platelets are more reactive, produce more prothrombotic factors and aggregate more easily, and can be a major risk factor/indicator for stroke. While the Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) has been studied in detail in cases of IHD, very few studies have been done in stroke, and none in India – prompting this study. We aim to determine whether an association exists between MPV and incidence/severity of stroke.Methods: The study was carried out among fifty patients with an acute ischemic stroke. Clinical severity was assessed using Modified Rankin‘s scale. MPV was measured using an automated analyzer. Fifty controls were recruited and analysed.Results: MPV has got a statistically significant correlation with Ischemic stroke with a p value of < 0.0001. Average MPV in cases was 9.78+1.25 fl vs. controls who average 8.30+1.14 fl. We did not find a statistically significant correlation between clinical severity of stroke and MPV (P = 0.550).Conclusions: This study has shown an elevation of MPV in acute phase of Ischemic stroke. Within this relationship and adjusting for other significant variables in multivariate regression analysis, it can be stated that an increase in MPV is independently associated with stroke. Further research is required into the role of platelet volume in stroke pathology, outcome, and, most importantly, in individuals at risk for stroke.
EDUCAÇÃO: conceitos, finalidades e modalidades
Authors: Rego Amancio Mauricio Xavier
Published: February 2018

O objectivo deste artigo foi analisar as diferentes concepções e modalidades de educação. O artigo apresenta as características de três principais concepções de educação, a concepção conductista, a psico – cognitiva e a sócio – cognitiva, bem como as características das modalidades de educação, nomeadamente, educação formal, não – formal e informal. A metodologia adoptada é de cunho qualitativo e exploratório, porque realizou-se uma pesquisa bibliográfica sobretudo nas obras de Aranha [1], Gago [2], Gervilla [3], Gohn [4], Ocaña[5], Rodrigues e Ferrão [6] e Saviani[7, 8]. Esta pesquisa pode facilitar na compreensão das concepções e modalidades de educação, portanto, o presente texto é importante para estudantes e profissionais da área de educação que procuram entender as diferenças existentes entre as principais concepções de educação e também as modalidades de educação.  http://dx.doi.org/10.18226/23185279.v6iss1p38
The Influence of Organizational Culture, Personality, and Trust toward Organizational Commitment of Outlet Leader in Bank Negara Indonesia, Regional Office, Senayan Jakarta.
Authors: Sutan Ardani Dedi , Asmawi Moch. , Tunas Billy
Published: February 2018

The purpose of this research is to determine the influence of organizational culture, personality, and trust toward organizational commitment of outlet leader in Bank Negara Indonesia, Regional Office, Senayan Jakarta. The study was conducted on organizational commitment of 98 outlet leaders selected from the target population of outlet leaders using a quantitative approach with path analysis method. Hypothesis testing shows: (1) organizational culture has a direct positive effect on organizational commitment; (2) personality has a direct positive effect on organizational commitment; (3 trust has a direct positive effect on organizational commitment; (4) organizational culture has a direct positive effect on trust: (5) personality has a direct positive effect on trust (6) organizational culture has a direct positive effect on the personality: To improve the commitment of the organization of outlet leaders in Bank Negara Indonesia, the Regional Office of Senayan Jakarta. It needs to be enhanced organizational culture, personality and trust
Infestation of a Complementary Food by Tribolium Castaneum Herbst Macleay 1825 (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)
Authors: Ardjoune Adji Fatimé , Tinkeu L.S Ngamo
Published: February 2018

During storage of complementary foods in the form of flour, secondary pests attacked including T. castaneum. To evaluate these depreciation two formulations were elaborated using infested insects in 1200 ml jars with 11 repetitions for each. After 90 days of infestation, emergences were noted. The average sizes of the different stages showed that the formulation with bambara groundnut was that which noted the most emergences. The average of stage I is 68.4 ± 26.3 in the formulation with bambara groundnut and 29.2 ± 14.1 in that without. The same is true for stage V and in the adults where the emergences respectively were 111.9 ± 45.3 and 397.2 ± 130.6 in formulation with bambara groundnut and 46.8 ± 15.6 and 164.7 ± 22.5 in the formulation without
Fish Diversity in a Kumaun Himalayan River, Kosi, at Almora Uttarakhand. India
Authors: Selakoti Babita
Published: February 2018

The present study deals with the ichthyofaunal diversity in the river Kosi at Almora district Uttarakhand. During the whole study period (Jan. 2013 to Dec. 2013) 12 species of fish fauna were observed. All the recorded fish species belonged to the families Cyprinidae and Botinae. Cyprinidae was the dominant family having 9 fish species out of the 12 species. The family Botinae comprised of 3fish species
The Emerging Social Work techniques in Youth Empowerment programs: A case Study of Youth Empowerment Organizations in Nairobi County
Authors: Jeremiah Otieno Edwine , Osiru Okatta Timothy , Muhingi Ndege Wilkins , Mutavi Teresia , Tedd Okuku Michael , Okoth Odero Dr. Vitalis , Mwendwa David Kimaili
Published: February 2018

Traditional techniques used in social work have become obsolete and ineffective in meeting the contemporary needs of the dynamic population. This has led to the development of new social work techniques that seek to achieve social transformation among the youth. These innovations which are being implemented by youth empowerment organizations are important not only to the social workers that utilize them and their clients but also for the upcoming professionals and institutions that provide services to the youth. The overall objective of this paper is to unravel the emerging innovative social work techniques applied by youth empowerment organizations that seek to achieve social transformation among the youth. This study is grounded on diffusion of innovation model and linear models of innovation. This study reviewed different articles related to social work techniques, social work methods, social work intervention books, youth empowerment programs, social innovations, and existing local and international literature using different material from related fields to get rich information. The reviewed literature revealed that there were new social work techniques that have emerged to address the needs of the contemporary and dynamic urban youth population. These innovations have neither been documented nor shared with other organizations and social work practitioners. Social workers also face challenges in developing new techniques and these contributes to poor outcomes with the concurrent diversity of the social problems. This study recommends documentation of emerging social work interventions in youth empowerment and development programs, sharing of information and utilization on the new techniques and methodologies among social workers working with the youth. Social workers need to be trained on how to utilize social research to enhance their capacity in technique development, and organizing regular seminars and workshops where social workers can share and learn more about the new and emerging social work interventions.
Challenges and Prospects of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems in the Newly Chartered Public Universities in Kenya
Authors: Kipyegon Alfred Bett,
Published: February 2018

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have been the most popular business management systems in the 21st century, providing benefits of real-time capabilities, enhancing organizational competencies and seamless communication for business in both small and large organizations. Today, most universities have begun replacing their legacy systems with ERP initiatives to improve management and administration. Though they are credited with major prospects of re-engineering the work processes, these initiatives present some challenges to the management of these universities. This study focused on the challenges and prospects of ERP systems in the newly chartered public universities in Kenya. A review of previous studies on the challenges and prospects of putting in place this framework in public sector including universities was done. A descriptive survey research design was used to select the staff in all the 24 newly chartered universities in Kenya, while simple random sampling method was used in choosing 120 respondents who were heads of departments. A five point Likert scale questionnaire was used for data collection. A reliability estimate of 0.69 was realized for the instrument using Cronbach reliability coefficient. Data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics and presented in tables and charts. The study established that management support is vital for any organization to be able to successfully implement and use ERP systems effectively. In addition, inadequate preparation by the universities to manage change, failure to involve end-users during the implementation stage, failure by the system vendors to modify the system to conform to the requirements of these universities, failure by the institutions to re-engineer their business processes to match ERP requirements and lack of effective end-user training were also cited as the challenges facing the success of the ERP systems in the newly chartered universities. The findings further indicated successful implementation of the system will eliminate redundant tasks and lead to an overall reduction of operational cost. It will also lead to easier access to reliable data and information, improved customer relationship and the ability to produce better reports and information are some of the prospects that majority of the respondents believe the ERP system will provide. This study may be useful to public universities management by helping them gain better understanding on how to utilize information technologies. It also provides information that will assist them in making informed decisions on the best ERP implementation strategies to be employed. Lastly, the study will creates a forum for discussions on ways of solving ERP challenges currently being faced by the newly chartered public universities in Kenya.
A Study on Purchase Behavior of Consumer Durable Goods with Special Reference to Tiruvarur District
Authors: Sathya P. , Indirajith Dr.R.
Published: February 2018

The consumer durable goods industry is operating in a highly competitive, complex and rapidly changing business environment. Business leaders of consumer durable white goods organizations know their importance of having ready to access timely, accurate, consistent information and data for the purpose of establishing, nurturing and managing customer relationships across divisions. The research paper deals with the study on purchase behavior of consumer durable goods in Tiruvarur district.
Vendor Rating Using Analytical Hierarchical Process - Insights from Indian Engineering Construction Industry
Authors: Haridasan Vani , M Sudharsan
Published: February 2018

Vendor Evaluation and Selection is one of the most critical activities of purchasing management in supply chain. It is a complex problem involving qualitative and quantitative multi-criteria. A trade-off between these tangible and intangible factors is essential in selecting the best supplier. This paper aims to develop a vendor rating system for Engineering Construction Industry where there is a huge involvement in the purchases of Pipes (like Ductile Iron, Mild Steel, HDPE, RCC, PVC), Pumps, Electrical items (like Panels, PLC, Motors, Generators) and Mechanical items for Water & Effluent Treatment Projects. The conventional method is less accurate in ranking the vendors as a result of greater amount of subjectivity.This paper focuses on developing a Vendor Rating System using AHP methodology to choose the best suppliers in such a way to reduce the time taken for the selection process.
Fuzzy Set Theory and Arithmetic Operations On Fuzzy N Umbers
Authors: Jayasri P. , Elavarasi P.
Published: February 2018

In this paper we represent a fuzzy set theory and arithmetic operation on fuzzy numbers. The fuzzy set theory to derived operation on fuzzy set and fuzzy arithmetic operation. The produce with operation on closed interval.
An investigation of the prevalence of depression and related factors in pregnant women living in the province of Erzurum
Authors: ÇALIKOĞLU Elif Okşan , BEDİR Banu , AYDIN Ayşegül , YILMAZ Sinan
Published: February 2018

Objective: Pregnancy is a time of numerous biological and
psychosocial changes in women. The purpose of this study was to reveal the risk
of depression, an important psychological problem, in pregnant women, and its
association with sociodemographic characteristics. Methods: This
descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed between March 1 and May 31,
2015, with pregnant women registered at family health centers in the central
districts of Aziziye, Palandöken and Yakutiye in the province of Erzurum. A
sociodemographic and obstetric data form and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
were used for analysis. Results: Subjects’ mean age was
27.54 ± 6.2 years. Their mean BDI score was 16.09 ± 3.7. The mean BDI score of
pregnant women in the first trimester was 16.3 ± 3.7, the mean score of those
in the second trimester was 15.8 ± 4.2, and the mean score of those in the
third trimester was 16.1 ± 2.5. There was a significant difference between
trimesters in terms of risk of depression (p
= 0.006). Significant associations were determined between the risk of
depression and education level, number of pregnancies, and number of living
children (p ˂ 0.05). The logistic
regression analysis results show that a pregnant woman’s level of education,
length of marriage, number of pregnancies and previous mental state are
significant in terms of antenatal depression (p < 0.05). Conclusions: There was a significant
risk of depression according to the BDI in women in the first and third
trimesters, and this was associated with several sociodemographic variables.
This reveals the need for pregnant women to also be evaluated using a holistic
approach involving mental state as well as sociodemographic and obstetric
characteristics when undergoing medical evaluation.
Editorial
Authors: Ávila Vásquez Manuel Oswaldo
Published: February 2018

En alguna ocasión Martin Heidegger expresó: “cuando en la profunda noche del invierno un bronca tormenta de nieve brava sacudiéndose en torno del albergue y oscurece y oculta todo, entonces es la hora propicia de la filosofía”. Hoy, cuando el mundo parece agitarse de nuevo gracias a los conflictos que arrecian en diversos países, cuando las migraciones forzosas están al orden del día, la pobreza, en buena parte de la población, es la constante y la crisis medio ambiental no da tregua, estas palabras del filósofo de Messkirch parecen más vigentes que nunca. Quizá ésta sea la inevitable labor del filósofo: pensar en medio de la tempestad. De lo contrario, está condenado a llevar la vida de los despistados habitantes de la Isla Flotante a los que se refiere Jonathan Swift en sus famosos Viajes de Gulliver. No podría ser otra la invitación, desde esta editorial, a todos aquellos dedicados a la dura tarea del filosofar.
Técnica de análise cefalométrica de tecidos moles: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Nóbrega Marina Tavares Costa , Freire Julliana Cariry Palhano , Farias Ohana Rodrigues , Freire Stéphanie Cariry Palhano , Sant'Ana Eduardo , Dias-Ribeiro Eduardo
Published: February 2018

Introdução: Por muito tempo as análises cefalométricas se restringiam aos tecidos duros, porém de algumas décadas pra cá, foi visto que a harmonia entre os tecidos é fundamental para um perfil facial agradável. Objetivo: O presente estudo teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão de literatura acerca do uso da análise cefalométrica de tecidos moles (ACTM). Metodologia: Foram analisados artigos científicos obtidos da base de dados PubMed, do período de 2000 à 2016, de acordo com os descritores: Norm (s), Soft tissue (s), Arnett, Cephalometry, bem como a associação dos termos. Totalizando-se 18 estudos, que utilizavam a análise cefalométrica de tecidos moles de Arnett al. (1999), para pacientes sem deformidades faciais. Os dados foram analisados a partir de estatística descritiva. Resultados: O continente asiático se destaca na quantidade de estudos envolvendo essa técnica, com 12 trabalhos, seguido pelo continente americano, com 4, enquanto na Oceania não foi encontrado nenhum estudo seguindo os critérios de inclusão. Conclusão: Concluiu-se através dos estudos encontrados, que a técnica de análise cefalométrica dos tecidos moles é conhecida e utilizada pelas diversas partes do mundo.  E também que a individualidade do paciente deve ser levada em conta para o planejamento do tratamento, pois fatores como gênero e etnia influenciam em suas características faciais.Descritores: Cefalometria; Estética; Face.
Odontalgia atípica mandibular: relato de caso
Authors: Poluha Rodrigo Lorenzi , Silva Rafael dos Santos
Published: February 2018

Odontalgia atípica é uma condição neuropática álgica, de difícil diagnóstico, uma vez que o local da queixa, usualmente, não apresenta causas obvias para a nocicepção. O presente trabalho objetiva relatar um caso clinico de odontalgia atípica. A paciente sofria com a condição em região bilateral de mandíbula há aproximadamente 19 anos, sem qualquer tratamento eficaz. Após a elucidação clínica da patologia, foi instaurada terapêutica farmacológica apropriada e o controle do caso neuropático. Pode-se concluir que o conhecimento das características dessa condição pelo cirurgião dentista, é fundamental para elaboração de um correto diagnóstico bem como um eficaz e apropriado tratamento.Descritores: Dor Orofacial; Odontalgia; Neuralgia Facial.
Atividade anti-Candida tropicalis dos enantiômeros (R)-(+)- & (S)-(-)-citronelal em associação com nistatina
Authors: Medeiros Cássio Ilan Soares , De Oliveira Heloísa Mara Batista Fernandes , De Sousa Janiere Pereira , Oliveira Filho Abrahão Alves de , Lima Edeltrudes de Oliveira
Published: February 2018

A candidíase vulvovaginal (CVV) é uma infecção ginecológica desafiadora com as quais muitas mulheres e médicos lutam. O agente etiológico é principalmente a C. albicans. No entanto, outras espécies não-albicans, sobretudo a C. tropicalis pode estar envolvida. O objetivo desse estudo foi investigar a atividade antifúngica dos enantiômeros (R)-(+)- e (S)-(-)-citronelal e os efeitos da combinação destes com a nistatina contra cepas de C. tropicalis. Portanto, foram aplicados protocolos experimentais para avaliar de maneira qualitativa e quantitativa a capacidade fungicida dos enantiômeros, como a concentração inibitória mínima (CIM) e a concentração fungicida mínima (CFM) em meio líquido RPMI-1640. Além disso, os ensaios de associação dos fitoconstituintes com a nistatina foram realizados através da técnica de difusão em meio sólido, agar sabouraud dextrose (ASD). Os compostos (R)-(+)- e (S)-(-)-citronelal mostraram-se fungicida frente às cepas testadas, tendo em vista que ambas as moléculas apresentaram a relação CFM50/CIM50entre 1 e 2. Além de efeitos sinérgicos significativos com a nistatina, contra as cepas LM 255 e LM 665. Por tanto, esses fitoconstituintes podem ser promissores protótipos farmacológicos antifúngicos no futuro.Descritores: Candidíase Vulvovaginal; Antifúngicos; Candida tropicalis; Nistatina.
Spontaneous remission of the mandibular nerve paresthesia: a case report
Authors: Martins Ronald Jefferson , Belila Naiana de Melo , Kato Mayumi Domingues , Garbin Cléa Adas Saliba
Published: February 2018

Introduction: Paresthesia is usually characterized by a transient loss of sensitivity in the area covered by the affected nerve. Different causes may lead to this occurrence; among them, the injury of nerve structures during the extraction of third molars. The sensitivity recovery depends on the regeneration of the nerve fibers, and in most cases it occurs spontaneously. In some situations, there is a need for a more invasive and expensive treatments to the patient. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the spontaneous remission of the inferior alveolar nerve paresthesia. Case report: We studied a 34 year-old patient, white, male, which presented paresthesia of the inferior alveolar nerve after extraction of the lower right third molar. We chose to wait for the spontaneous return of the sensitivity, which occurred between the first and second postoperative month. Conclusion: The complete recovery of the sensitivity does not occur in all cases, even with the recommended treatments. So the best way to deal with paresthesia is prevention, where the dentist must perform the correct diagnosis with the aid of the necessary additional tests; besides having skill and dexterity in handling the instruments, so that the surgery would be performed safely and without any complications for the patient.Descriptors: Paresthesia; Remission, Spontaneous; Mandibular Nerve.
Sedação consciente endovenosa com midazolam no tratamento odontológico de pessoas com deficiência
Authors: Aguiar Sandra Maria Herondina Coelho Ávila , Aranega Alessandra Marcondes , Menezes Taís Elisabete Crivellaro de , Lauretto Fátima Hassan Baz , Soares Antonio Donizeti , Fikaris Stélios
Published: February 2018

O objetivo deste estudo foi observar os resultados dos procedimentos dentários realizados em pessoas com deficiência sob sedação consciente com midazolam, por via intravenosa, atendidas no Centro de Assistência Odontológica para Pacientes com Deficiências, da Faculdade de Odontologia de Araçatuba - UNESP. Foram observados 460 procedimentos, independentemente do sexo, idade ou deficiência dos pacientes, que não permitiam a realização do tratamento odontológico rotineiro. Os resultados foram classificados como sucesso (quando realizados sem problemas, mesmo que fosse necessária restrição física suave, ou havia algum problema contornável, mas os procedimentos planejados puderam ser realizados) e insucesso (quando não foi possível realizar o tratamento planejado). Também foram registrados o uso diário de medicamentos pelos pacientes e prováveis causas de resultados negativos. A pressão arterial, a frequência cardíaca, a saturação de oxigênio e a temperatura corporal foram monitoradas antes, durante e após o procedimento. As doses de midazolam foram administradas entre 0,5 e 1 mg / kg, de acordo com o peso corporal e a reação do paciente. Na maioria dos casos, foi possível realizar o tratamento planejado sem problemas para os pacientes ou para a equipe odontológica e seus sinais vitais permaneceram dentro dos valores normais. Portanto, conclui-se que a sedação consciente com midazolam, por via intravenosa, pode ser considerada uma alternativa efetiva para tratamento odontológico de pessoas com deficiência não colaboradoras.Descritores: Pessoas com deficiência; Sedação Consciente; Assistência Odontológica; Midazolam; Pacientes.
Türkiye'nin İklim Değişikliğine Bağlı Kuraklık Durumu
Authors: Turan Emine Su
Published: February 2018

Çeşitli
insan faaliyetleri sebebiyle sanayi devriminden bu yana sera gazlarının
atmosferdeki birikimleri hızla artmıştır. Atmosferde sera gazı birikimi sonucu
oluşan sera etkisinin en önemli sonucu dünya ikliminin daha sıcak ve daha
değişken olmasına sebep olmasıdır. Diğer yandan iklim değişikliği, küresel veya
bölgesel olması fark etmeksizin ekstrem hava ve iklim olaylarının sıklığında,
şiddetinde, alansal dağılımında, uzunluğunda ve zamanlamasında da önemli
değişikliklere neden olmaktadır. Küresel ve bölgesel olarak bir takım etkileri
olduğu bilinen küresel iklim değişikliğinin potansiyel etkileri; temiz su
kaynakları, tarım, orman, deniz seviyesi, enerji, insan sağlığı ve biyoçeşitlilik
üzerinde yoğunlaşmaktadır. Ülkemizin, küresel iklim değişikliğinin olası
etkileri açısından risk grubu ülkeler arasında yer aldığı, gelecekte özellikle
Akdeniz ve İç Anadolu Bölgelerimizin iklim değişikliğinden daha çok
etkileneceği tahmin edilmektedir. Günümüzde en zararlı ve en az farkında olunan
doğal afetlerden biri; kuraklıktır. İklimi yarı kurak olan ülkemizde yaşanan
kuraklıklardaki artışın pek çok nedeni bulunmaktadır. İklim değişikliği ile
beraber yağışların olduğu yerlerle suya ihtiyacın olduğu yerlerin birbirinden
çok farklı olması bunların başında gelmektedir. İklim değişikliği
projeksiyonları sıcaklıkların ülke genelinde yükseleceği ve yağışların
özellikle ülkenin güney yarısında azalacağını göstermektedir. Bu değişimlerin
ülkemizin su kaynaklarını olumsuz yönde etkileyerek özellikle güneydeki
havzalarda su potansiyelini azaltması kaçınılmazdır.
Monitoring Climate Changes By Geographical Information Systems (GIS): A Case Study of Izmir City
Authors: Birdal Anıl Can , Korkmaz Engin , Erşen Gökhan , Türk Tarık , Atun Rutkay
Published: February 2018

Climate
is one of the most important factors that enable the existence of life on
Earth. The climate has been studied by many scientists throughout the history
for its influence on all living and non-living beings. Researchers have used
climatological parameters (temperature, humidity, rainfall, sunshine duration,
evapotranspiration etc.) with different approaches and created a variety of
methods. When putting these classifications into consideration, they have taken
different criteria into account and have produced different classification. Some of these formulas
are short and simple, some are very long and complex. Using these formulas,
researchers have determined different climatic types suited to different
regions. In this study, two separate climate classification methods were used
(Erinç and De Martonne). Meteorological data ranging from 1980 to 2011 were
examined periodically and arranged according to determined classification
methods. The
data were processed in accordance with De Martonne and Erinç classification
formulas by GIS and the climate change of İzmir province has been revealed
between 1980-1989 and 2006-2011 time periods.
IoT of Nextion X TFT ILI9341
Authors: Bento Antonio Carlos
Published: February 2018

This study presents the results obtained in experimental and comparative research, between the Nextion and TFT devices ILI9341, carried out in 2017, focusing mainly on the positive and negative points presented by the different devices when using a touch screen display for Arduino. The methodology used to obtain the data was experimental research with the devices, applying for the systematic review, considering personal experience when using these types of equipment. After obtaining the data was proceeded to consolidate, categorize and analyze the quantitative and qualitative results. There was a perception about the results that point out the pros and cons on the different technologies, among these areas: the ease of creating interfaces to the screen; the ease of configuration and installation, as well as the quality of the products and their prices. In counterpoint, the Nextion device presented a higher cost compared to the TFT devices ILI9341, the main difference between the two devices is in: their prices; ease of solutions creation. In addition to the use of Arduino board resources, in these requirements, the devices Nextion presented better results, as presented in this study.
EFFECT OF GROWTH REGULATORS ON ROOTING OF CUTTINGS IN PLUM CV. KALA AMRITSARI
Authors: Narula Shagufi
Published: February 2018

1200 cuttings made from the trees of Plum cv. Kala Amritsari were planted in 60 beds of size 1×1m., with 20 cuttings on each bed. Uniform sized 40 cuttings per replication were treated with ten treatments of IBA and PHB growth regulators by slow dip (24 hours) and quick dip (2 minutes) method before planting along with control. Results showed that IBA@2000ppm quick dip was found to be significant in improving the shoot and root characters in cuttings with maximum shoot length (16.87cm), average shoot girth (0.46cm), shoot number (4.22), fresh weight of shoots (6.82), dry weight of shoots (1.43g), leaf number (154.28), average leaf area (305.79 cm2), root number (44.90), average root length (10.88cm), length of longest root (13.5cm), fresh weight of roots (1.52g), dry weight of roots (1.09). While the cuttings treated with slow dip of IBA 150 ppm exhibited significant survival percentage (81.00%), percentage of rooted cuttings (74.33%) and sprouting percent (75.17%).
An Approach for Data Mining of Electronic Health Record Data for Suicide Risk Management: Database Analysis for Clinical Decision Support (Preprint)
Authors: Berrouiguet Sofian , Billot Romain , Larsen Mark Erik , Lopez-Castroman Jorge , Jaussent Isabelle , Walter Michel , Lenca Philippe , Baca-García Enrique , Courtet Philippe
Published: February 2018

BACKGROUND

In an electronic health context, combining traditional structured clinical assessment methods and routine electronic health–based data capture may be a reliable method to build a dynamic clinical decision-support system (CDSS) for suicide prevention.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to describe the data mining module of a Web-based CDSS and to identify suicide repetition risk in a sample of suicide attempters.

METHODS

We analyzed a database of 2802 suicide attempters. Clustering methods were used to identify groups of similar patients, and regression trees were applied to estimate the number of suicide attempts among these patients.

RESULTS

We identified 3 groups of patients using clustering methods. In addition, relevant risk factors explaining the number of suicide attempts were highlighted by regression trees.

CONCLUSIONS

Data mining techniques can help to identify different groups of patients at risk of suicide reattempt. The findings of this study can be combined with Web-based and smartphone-based data to improve dynamic decision making for clinicians.
Self-Management of Chronic Diseases Among Older Korean Adults: An mHealth Training, Protocol, and Feasibility Study (Preprint)
Authors: Kim Heejung , Park Eunhee , Lee Sangeun , Kim Mijung , Park Eun Jeong , Hong Soyun
Published: February 2018

BACKGROUND

Most training programs for self-management of chronic diseases in Korea currently involve face-to-face interactions primarily in a health care setting. Therefore, older Koreans living in the community continue to seek other training opportunities for the management of chronic diseases. This has led to the development of new training methods, such as mobile health (mHealth) care, which are valuable in community centers and homes.

OBJECTIVE

This feasibility study (1) developed an mHealth training protocol to empower community-dwelling elderly individuals to manage their chronic diseases; (2) examined the feasibility of delivering this mHealth training protocol to elderly individuals through mobile tablets and applications (apps); and (3) discussed the contextual and methodological challenges associated with the development of this protocol.

METHODS

The mHealth training protocol was developed based on the eHealth Enhanced Chronic Care Model and comprised of four phases. Phase 1 included standardized technology (mobile tablets) training using guidebooks, demonstrations, and guided practice. Phase 2 included provision of standardized information about disease management that was obtained from governmental and professional health care organizations. Phase 3 included provision of training on the use of high-quality mHealth apps that were selected based on individual diagnoses. Phase 4 included encouraging the patients to practice using self-selected mHealth apps based on their individual needs. Quantitative descriptive statistics and qualitative content analyses of user evaluations were used to assess the feasibility and user acceptance of this protocol.

RESULTS

Of the 27 older adults included in this study, 25 completed all 4 weeks of the mHealth training. The attrition rate was 7% (2/27), and the reasons included time conflicts, emotional distress, and/or family discouragement. The men required little or no training for Phase 1, and in comparison with men, women seemed to depend more on the mHealth trainers in Phase 3. Gender, level of education, and previous experience of using smartphones were associated with the speed of learning, level of confidence, and overall competence.

CONCLUSIONS

A tailored and personalized approach is required to develop mHealth training protocols for older adults. Self-management of chronic diseases via mHealth training requires careful consideration of the complex nature of human behavior, emotional responses, and familial influences. Therefore, integration of a theoretical, clinical, and technical approach is necessary for the successful development and implementation of an mHealth training program that targets older adults with chronic diseases in a community setting.
Doença de Lyme em cão da raça Rottweiler: Relato de caso
Authors: Pereira Ana Beatriz Américo , Sodré Moreno Brenda Fernanda , Galeno Lygia , Mendes Alves Andressa , Conceição Fonseca Walkyria , Reis de Carvalho Sávio Matheus , Gonçalves Moraes Karoline , Bastos Rodrigues Ana Clara , Azevedo Carvalho Victor Hugo
Published: February 2018

Lyme disease is a zoonosis that is rarely reported in Brazil and the dog behaves as a reservoir in the home environment, which favors the transmission of the pathogen to humans and other animals. Thus, the objective of this study was to report the presence of anti-Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in a dog attended at a clinic in São Luís - MA. Lyme disease or Lyme borreliosis is an infectious disease of worldwide distribution, determined by spirochetes of the genus Borrelia, which affects different species of domestic animals, wild and also man. It was attended in a private clinic, a dog of the breed Rottweiler, male, 01 year old with the complaint of apathy, bilateral ocular secretion and presence of ectoparasites. Physical examination showed that the animal was thin, conjunctival and oral mucosae hypocorate, submandibular, pre-scapular and popliteal lymph nodes normal to palpation and without alterations to pulmonary and cardiac auscultation. The present case allowed to conclude that the clinical and hematological alterations may be non-specific, however in regions where the incidence of ticks is of great relevance and because it is a zoonosis, it becomes important to investigate borreliosis in animals with a history of ticks. The precise diagnosis of canine borreliosis should be made in order to institute the appropriate therapy for the case. Control of vectors is of paramount importance, since they are responsible for the transmission of borreliosis. Therefore, it is necessary that the Veterinarian's guidance is given to the owners of infected animals, minimizing the risks to human and animal health.
Corticoterapia em um cão com choque séptico não responsivo a vasopressores: Relato de caso
Authors: Barbosa Breno , Alves Fernanda dos Santos , Coelho Nathália das Graças Dorneles , Oliveira Pinto Paula Costa de , Beier Suzane Lilian , Freitas Patrícia Maria Coletto
Published: February 2018

Septic shock, a consequence of severe sepsis with hypotension that is not responsive to volume replacement, is quite common in veterinary medicine, and its occurrence may be consorted with absolute or relative deficiency of corticosteroid hormones, thus requiring replacement of these. A dog was treated at the Veterinary Hospital in septic shock, therapy was started with crystalloid solution, followed by vasopressors, and there was no improvement in the animal's picture. Twenty-four hours after the start of this treatment, hydrocortisone was administered, and then gradual improvement in hemodynamic parameters was observed. After 3 days of hydrocortisone use, a significant improvement in the clinical picture of the animal was observed. Thus, it is concluded that the use of corticosteroids may be necessary in patients with septic shock who are not responsive to the vasopressors.
Diagnóstico por tomografia computadorizada da extrusão de disco intervertebral em paciente geriatra: Relato de Caso
Authors: Nascimento de Carvalho Almeida Jessyka , Tavares  Brito de Medeiros Tiago , Da Nóbrega Carreiro Artur , Mauro da Cunha Edson , Vitória Fernandes de Araújo Débora , Muniz Rodrigues Falcão Brunna , Yasha Ferreira de La Salles Ana , José Ayres de Menezes Danilo
Published: February 2018

Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is the most common cause of spinal cord compression in dogs, resulting in neurological problems, which can be classified into two types: Hansen type I (disc extrusion) and Hansen type II (disc protrusion), pressing the nerves of the marrow causing pain, ataxia, paralysis and paraplegia. The indicated treatment should be based on the degree of injury, and may be the clinical treatment associated with physical therapy, for less severe cases, based on the successes in the recovery of the condition, reported in the literature. The objective of this study was to report the efficiency of computed tomography as a complementary tool for conclusive diagnosis of DDIV and the success of clinical and physiotherapeutic treatment for this disease. The animal in question was an 11-year-old poodle that presented ataxia and motor incoordination and was diagnosed with an intervertebral disc extrusion between the T12 and T13 vertebrae by means of computed tomography. The treatment chosen was based on anti-inflammatories and physiotherapy focusing on the strengthening of the epaxial and hipaxial musculature. After 45 days of initiation of treatment, a significant improvement of the animal was observed, however, a future surgical intervention was not ruled out.
Farmacodermia em cão da raça Dálmata: Relato de caso
Authors: Guimarães Claudio , Guimarães Claudio , Carvalho Caio , Aires Ene , Carneiro Mário , David Maridelzira , Moreira Luiz
Published: February 2018

It is understood as pharmacodermia the hypersensitivity reaction to certain drugs manifested by focal or diffuse dermatological lesions. This paper presents a case of pharmacodermia in dogs after administration of amoxicillin associated with potassium clavulanate. A Dalmatian dog, male, one year and five months old, weighing 33kg was attended at the Veterinary Hospital Professor Mário Dias Teixeira of the Federal Rural University of the Amazon, having as main complaint the presence of constipation about two months ago. From clinical examination and imaging studies it was observed that the patient had narrowing of the rectal ampulla, prostatic cysts and cystitis, and therapeutic anoplasty and orchiectomy were recommended. Tramadol hydrochloride, meloxicam, and amoxicillin associated with potassium clavulanate were instituted for the pre and postoperative period. The presence of scaly lesions on the skin and signs of secondary bacterial infection, mainly concentrated in the lumbar region, was observed on the ninth postoperative day. Meloxicam was replaced by ketoprofen and treatment with amoxicillin and clavulanate was maintained for another five days. After this period, the patient returned with lesion evolution, emaciation and hypophagia. Due to the evolution of the case, clinical history and presentation of the lesions, pharmacodermia was suspected. Subsequently, amoxycillin was replaced with ciprofloxacin and surgical debridement of the lesions. Finally, after surgical treatment, regression of lesions with a good healing process was observed, suggesting that the case may be a pharmacological.
Perfil de susceptibilidade antimicrobiana e produção de hemolisina de enterobactérias de psitacídeos de cativeiro
Authors: Trindade Lenize , Figueira Paulo Tadeu
Published: February 2018

The practice of getting pets is increasingly inserted in society; this fact is due to the welfare and quality of life that the living with these animals brings to humans. The search for exotic animals has become frequent, with parrots being one of the groups most appreciated for this purpose. However, these birds are likely to transmit pathogens both to man and to other animals, representing a relevant risk factor for public health. The aim of this work was to determine the profile of antimicrobial susceptibility and hemolysin production in enterobacteria isolated from psittacines of captive of bird park in Toledo city Brazil. Escherichia coli positive samples (20% of the analysed sample), previously identified and isolated, were analyzed and performed according to Kirby & Bauer method. Subsequently, virulence factor evaluation was performed by hemolytic activity test (TAH) by sowing the samples in Blood agar, having as a positive control sample of E. coli EHEC and as negative controls a sample of E. coli K12. The interpretation of the values of halos obtained in the antibiogram verified the degree of sensitivity of E. coli samples to antibiotics, where the resistance of the samples to several antibiotics tested was noted. Gamma haemolysis was identified in the TAH test. The determination of the sensitivity profile of strains of E. coli makes even more relevant the concern with microorganism’s pathogenicity that these birds can carry, considering the degree of resistance of these bacteria to the tested antibiotics. This profile also made it possible to know which antimicrobials have a more effective action on the bacteria found, allowing a better understanding of the microbiota of these animals.
O direito à educação e o ensino médio brasileiro
Authors: Gomes Tânia Castro , Colares Maria Lília Imbiriba Sousa
Published: February 2018

A educação enquanto direito comum a todos os cidadãos indistintamente incorporada na legislação brasileira a partir de 1946 foi uma conquista após muitas lutas. Conhecer esse passado e refletir sobre o tempo presente, é fundamental para que possamos manter esse direito a todos independente da origem econômica e social. Foi nesta perspectiva que este texto foi elaborado, voltando-se para o ensino médio. Metodologicamente sustenta-se em pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, com base em Romanelli (2010), Frigotto (2006) e Kuenzer (2007) dentre outros; e documentos governamentais. Os resultados apontam que mesmo havendo uma distância significativa entre a elaboração e a implementação efetiva das leis, ocorreram importantes avanços no sentido da universalização do ensino médio. No entanto, ainda existem dificuldades em operacionalizar um ensino cujas finalidades primeiras são o aprimoramento do educando como pessoa humana e a sua preparação para o mercado de trabalho.
Dedicatória
Authors: Renk Arlene Anélia
Published: February 2018

Giralda Seyferth in memoriam (1943-2017) – Memória e uma pequena trajetória
Ordenamento territorial e a resolução de conflitos no território a partir da política pública de mediação
Authors: Bertagnolli Gissele Buzzatti Leal , Kist Rosane Bernardete Brochier
Published: February 2018

Neste artigo, realiza-se uma análise sobre as reflexões e os elementos conceituais relacionados com a temática do ordenamento Territorial e da resolução de conflitos através da mediação. No que se refere ao ordenamento territorial, utilizam-se como base algumas obras dos autores João Ferrão e Ursula Caser que se constituem como referências para a compreensão do tema a partir de uma perspectiva interdisciplinar. Procurou-se evidenciar a necessidade da implantação não só do planejamento mas também de métodos que contribuam para a resolução de conflitos, como conciliações e mediações. Nesse contexto, realizam-se algumas reflexões relacionadas com o ordenamento territorial, o desenvolvimento regional, a conciliação, a mediação e as políticas públicas. A metodologia baseia-se em uma pesquisa bibliográfica. As principais conclusões apontam que o Brasil, sendo um País de grandes diversidades e, também, sob o aspecto social, é um complexo de diferentes grupos humanos, com territorialidades próprias, marcado por diferentes interesses que, por muitas vezes, têm a necessidade de conciliar-se entre si. Além disso, verificou-se que, após a conclusão dos processos de mediação, acontece algo mais do que simplesmente uma solução para o conflito, pois na realidade e em alguns casos também significa a retomada de relações que até então estavam estremecidas devido ao impasse judicial. No aspecto da territorizalização, a mediação se constitui em um processo de desenvolvimento social, na medida em que busca auxiliar a população local frente a situações que provocam desgastes, sejam emocionais, sociais ou financeiros.