bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fans, fandoms, or fanaticism?
Authors: Fuschillo Gregorio
Published: May 2018

Research in consumer culture focuses on the role of fans in creating social spaces or fandoms in contrast with larger society, where new cultural meanings and values are socially negotiated. Drawing on media and cultural studies, this article describes fandoms as a process rooted in the larger phenomenon of fanaticism and its interaction with the current society. The article posits the study of fanaticism as a fruitful lens for a deeper understanding of the role of consumption and brands in today’s consumer societies.
Promoting a healthier, younger you: The media marketing of anti-ageing superfoods
Authors: MacGregor Casimir , Petersen Alan , Parker Christine
Published: May 2018

The growing availability of products labelled ‘superfoods’ has been a major marketing success story. While little scientific evidence supports the claims regarding the health-enhancing, age-defying benefits to be derived from the consumption of superfoods, marketers have been able to effectively promote these products for what they promise. This article explores the pedagogic role performed by media in marketing ‘superfoods’ in the contemporary context of food normlessness (‘gastro-anomy’). Using Foucault’s ideas on the workings of power and governance and drawing on data from an analysis of Australian media items on superfoods published between 1995 and 2014, the article reveals the techniques by which superfoods are promoted as the means for fashioning a healthier, younger self. It is argued that ‘superfoods’ is an ill-defined, ambiguous category, whose marketing is assisted through the confounding and confusing of news and advertising in media coverage, and the extensive use of promissory statements, scientific claims and personal forms of address that connect directly with audiences. We conclude by observing that while citizens may seek to live their lives according to the ideals of healthism, the media serves as a platform to promote neoliberal norms and values, such as consumer choice, accountability and the anxiety that goes along with them and that feeds the pursuit of ‘superfoods’.
Celebrity chefs, consumption politics and food labelling: Exploring the contradictions
Authors: Phillipov Michelle , Gale Fred
Published: May 2018

The mainstreaming of ethical consumption over the past two decades has attuned citizen-consumers to their power to shape food production practices through their consumption choices. To navigate the complexity inherent in contemporary food supply chains, ethical consumers often turn to certification and labelling schemes to identify which products to purchase. However, the existence of competing supply chain interests, coupled with the myriad different ways production factors and processes can be combined, has constructed certification and labelling as a highly contested space. Within this context, celebrity chefs have taken on a significant role in influencing food cultures, consumption practices and public policy. As a group of powerful cultural and political intermediaries, celebrity chefs have used their public profile to address causes related to food ethics and sustainability, and to shape consumer ‘choice’ by advocating for the consumption of labelled and certified food products. This article analyses the media campaigns of British celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to promote ‘free range’ chicken and eggs. It reveals how the celebrity chefs’ interventions into consumption politics often occurs without sufficient sensitivity to the specificities of the particular labelling and certification systems they are promoting, with very different systems often presented as achieving identical ends. In presenting ‘free range’ as a single, idealised and uncontested standard, they (perhaps unwittingly) expose themselves to the range of contradictions involved in the need to present complex information on animal friendly and sustainably produced food in simple, unambiguous and entertaining formats.
An estimated Hungarian method for data forwarding problem in underwater wireless sensor networks
Authors: Wen Jing , Li Dongwei , Liu Linfeng , Yuan Jiabin
Published: May 2018

With the increasing concern over marine applications in recent years, the technology of underwater wireless sensor networks has received considerable attention. In underwater wireless sensor networks, the gathered data are sent to terrestrial control center through multi-hops for further processing. Underwater wireless sensor networks usually consist of three types of nodes: ordinary nodes, anchor nodes, and sink nodes. The data messages are transferred from an ordinary node or an anchored node to one of the sink nodes by discrete hops. Data forwarding algorithms are at the core position of underwater wireless sensor networks, which determines data in what way to forward. However, the existing data forwarding algorithms all have problems that transmission delay is too high and delivery ratio is low. Thus, we propose a data forwarding algorithm based on estimated Hungarian method to improve delivery ratio and reduce transmission delay. The estimated Hungarian method is applied to solve the assignment problem in data forwarding process, where the anchor nodes receive the forwarding requests from ordinary nodes and optimize the waiting queue. By applying this method in underwater wireless sensor networks, data forwarding has great advantages in success rate and transmission delay, which has been validated by both analysis and simulation results.
Bodily Communication of Emotion: Evidence for Extrafacial Behavioral Expressions and Available Coding Systems
Authors: Witkower Zachary , Tracy Jessica L.
Published: May 2018

Although scientists dating back to Darwin have noted the importance of the body in communicating emotion, current research on emotion communication tends to emphasize the face. In this article we review the evidence for bodily expressions of emotions—that is, the handful of emotions that are displayed and recognized from certain bodily behaviors (i.e., pride, joy, sadness, shame, embarrassment, anger, fear, and disgust). We also review the previously developed coding systems available for identifying emotions from bodily behaviors. Although no extant coding system provides an exhaustive list of bodily behaviors known to communicate a panoply of emotions, our review provides the foundation for developing such a system.
Inflammation in stroke: the role of cholinergic, purinergic and glutamatergic signaling
Authors: Martín Abraham , Domercq María , Matute Carlos
Published: May 2018

The inflammatory response is a major factor in stroke pathophysiology and contributes to secondary neuronal damage in both acute and chronic stages of the ischemic injury. Recent work in experimental cerebral ischemia has demonstrated the involvement of neurotransmitter signaling in the modulation of neuroinflammation. The present review discusses recent findings on the therapeutic potential and diagnostic perspectives of cholinergic, purinergic and glutamatergic receptors and transporters in experimental stroke. It provides evidence of the role of neurotransmission signaling as a promising inflammatory biomarker in stroke. Finally, recent molecular imaging studies using positron emission tomography of cholinergic receptors and glutamatergic transporters are outlined along with their potential as novel anti-inflammatory therapy to reduce the outcome of cerebral ischemia.
Giant morphea-form basal cell carcinoma of the umbilicus: Successful debulking with vismodegib
Authors: Orduz Robledo Mariana , Lebas Eve , Reginster Marie-Annick , Baghaie Mahmoud , Groves Sabine , Nikkels Arjen F
Published: May 2018

Basal cell carcinoma of the umbilicus is very rare. The nodular subtype is the main representative. Giant basal cell carcinomas represent around 1% of all basal cell carcinomas. The hedgehog pathway inhibitor vismodegib is indicated for advanced basal cell carcinoma and CD56-negative immunostaining seems indicative for successful treatment. A 54-year-old man presented a 10 cm × 14 cm large and 4.5 cm deep morphea-form basal cell carcinoma with faint immunohistochemical CD56 expression arising from the umbilicus. A sequential treatment was initiated with debulking using vismodegib 150 mg per day for 4 months, followed by reconstructive surgery. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of a giant basal cell carcinoma of the morphea-form type of the umbilicus. The sequential treatment plan reduces the duration of vismodegib inherent adverse effects and significantly reduces the tumor mass prior to surgery. Besides increasing adherence to vismodegib treatment, this approach facilitates the surgical technique and improves cosmetic outcome.
Evaluating the risk of QTc prolongation associated with antidepressant use in older adults: a review of the evidence
Authors: Rochester Matthew P. , Kane Allison M. , Linnebur Sunny Anne , Fixen Danielle R.
Published: May 2018

Antidepressants are widely used medications for a range of medical conditions such as mood disorders and chronic pain in older adults. A vast body of evidence exists concerning the risks of QT interval prolongation associated with these agents and healthcare providers should critically evaluate the potential for QT prolongation when selecting antidepressant agents. Long QT syndrome is a disorder of myocardial repolarization that manifests as a prolonged QT interval on an electrocardiogram (ECG) and has been demonstrated to increase with age. The objective of this review is to present and evaluate existing literature regarding the risk of QT prolongation in older adults, age 60 years and older, and discuss the implications for clinical practice. A PubMed search was conducted to identify studies evaluating the QT prolonging effects of antidepressant medications and publications were chosen based on pertinent criteria. Depending on the antidepressant agent and patient-specific factors, clinicians should assess and monitor electrolytes and EGCs to evaluate the risks and benefits for older adults receiving agents known to prolong the QT interval.
Effectiveness of a Day Rehabilitation Program in Improving Functional Outcome and Reducing Mortality and Readmission of Elderly Patients With Fragility Hip Fractures
Authors: Wong Tak Man , Leung Frankie K. L. , Lau Tak Wing , Fang Christian , Chan Felix H. W. , Wu Jun
Published: May 2018

Introduction:

The incidence of hip fracture is projected to increase in the next 25 years as the world population ages. Hip fracture is often associated with subsequent readmission and mortality. Nevertheless, elderly patients often may not achieve the same level of functional ability as prior to their injury. Several studies have shown that close collaboration between orthopedic surgeons and geriatricians can improve such outcomes and Geriatric Day Hospital (GDH) is one of the examples of collaboration to improve such outcomes. The aim of this descriptive retrospective study is to review the effectiveness of the day rehabilitation program provided by a GDH on functional outcomes, mortality, and readmission rate, among a sample of elderly patients with hip fracture.

Methods:

The medical records of patients from January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2012, were collected and evaluated. Demographic data of the patients and Charlson Comorbidity Index were collected. The Barthel Index, Elderly Mobility Scale, and Mini-Mental State Examination were measured on admission and at discharge of the patients to evaluate both physical and cognitive functions.

Results:

The results showed that the majority of patients benefited from rehabilitation in the GDH. The 12-month mortality rate of patients taking full-course rehabilitation in the GDH was improved. The age of patient was the most important factor influencing the rehabilitation outcomes. Gender was the only risk factor for 12-month mortality and 6-month readmission.

Discussion:

Since patients were selected to attend GDH, there was a bias during the selection of patients. Furthermore, it was difficult to compare patients attended GDH with patients who did not because outcomes of the latter were difficult to be recorded.

Conclusions:

Our study shows that postoperative geriatric hip fracture patients definitely can benefit from rehabilitation service offered by GDH in terms of functional and cognitive outcomes.
Mild Cognitive Impairment in Republic of Georgia
Authors: Janelidze Marina , Mikeladze Nina , Bochorishvili Nazibrola , Dzagnidze Ann , Kapianidze Mariam , Mikava Nino , Khatiashvili Irene , Mirvelashvili Ekaterina , Shiukashvili Nino , Lynch John , Nadareishvili Zurab
Published: May 2018

Objective: The goal of this study was to estimate the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Georgia. Method: A population-based study was conducted using Georgian version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and its cognitive domain index score. Results: Of the initial cohort of 1,000 subjects, 851 met inclusion criteria. The prevalence of MCI was 13.3%, and it was associated with age >65 years (odds ratio [OR] = 4.51, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [3.00, 6.75]), urban residence (OR = 0.53, 95% CI = [0.33, 0.88]), lower education (OR = 3.99, 95% CI = [2.66, 5.93]), and hypertension (OR = 2.51, 95% CI = [1.68, 3.76]), while amnestic MCI was documented in 9.3%, with higher risk in older subjects (OR = 2.69, 95% CI = [1.66, 4.20]), and diabetics (OR = 2.69, 95% CI = [1.25, 5.98]). Conclusion: In this first population-based study of MCI in Georgia, prevalence was comparable with those reported from the United States and Europe. Observed association of MCI with cardiovascular risk factors has important clinical implication for dementia prevention in Georgia.
Defining success with cellular therapeutics: the current landscape for clinical end point and toxicity analysis
Authors: Kean Leslie S.
Published: May 2018

Cellular therapies play a major and expanding role in the treatment of hematologic diseases. For each of these therapies, a narrow therapeutic window exists, where efficacy is maximized and toxicities minimized. This review focuses on one of the most established cellular therapies, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, and one of the newest cellular therapies, chimeric antigen receptor–T cells. In this review, I will discuss the current state of the field for clinical end point analysis with each of these therapeutics, including their critical toxicities, and focus on the major elements of success for each of these complex treatments for hematologic disease.
Single-inhaler triple therapy in symptomatic COPD patients: FULFIL subgroup analyses
Authors: Halpin David M.G. , Birk Ruby , Brealey Noushin , Criner Gerard J. , Dransfield Mark T. , Hilton Emma , Lomas David A. , Zhu Chang-Qing , Lipson David A.
Published: May 2018

Triple inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)/long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)/long-acting β2-agonist (LABA) therapy is recommended for symptomatic patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and at risk of exacerbations. However, the benefitsversusside-effects of triple inhaled therapy for COPD, based on distinct patient clinical profiles, are unclear.

FULFIL, a phase III, randomised, double-blind study, compared 24 weeks of once-daily fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol (FF/UMEC/VI) 100/62.5/25 µg using the Ellipta inhaler with twice-daily budesonide/formoterol (BUD/FOR) 400/12 µg using the Turbuhaler. Subgroup analyses of forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) Total score and exacerbation rates were carried out. Subgroups were defined by COPD medication at screening (ICS+LABA, BUD+FOR, ICS+LABA+LAMA, LAMA alone, tiotropium alone and LAMA+LABA), by disease severity (lung function and exacerbations) and by exacerbation history (exacerbation severity and frequency).

In the intent-to-treat population (n=1810) at week 24, FF/UMEC/VI (n=911)versusBUD/FOR (n=899) improved FEV1and SGRQ Total score and reduced mean annual exacerbation rates in all disease severity and exacerbation history subgroups. FF/UMEC/VIversusBUD/FOR improved FEV1and SGRQ Total score in all medication subgroups and reduced mean annual exacerbation rates in all medication subgroups, except LAMA+LABA. Adverse events were similar across subgroups.

These findings support the benefit of FF/UMEC/VI compared with dual ICS/LABA therapy in patients with symptomatic COPD regardless of disease severity or prior treatment and may help to inform clinical decision making.
What leads to innovation in mental healthcare? Reflections on clinical expertise in a bureaucratic age
Authors: Armstrong Neil
Published: May 2018

This paper considers a witness seminar in which healthcare professionals discussed working on an acute admissions ward run along therapeutic community lines from the 1960s to the 1980s. Participants remarked that older styles of working are ‘unimaginable’ today. This paper discusses why. Literature from the humanities and social sciences suggest healthcare is reactive, reflecting wider cultural changes, including a preference for a more bureaucratic, standardised, explicit style of reasoning and a high valuation of personal autonomy. Such a reflection prompts questions about the nature of professional expertise, the role of evidence and the importance of the humanities and social sciences.

Declaration of interest

None.
Association of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances With Premature Ovarian Insufficiency in Chinese Women
Authors: Zhang Suyun , Tan Rongrong , Pan Rui , Xiong Jianwei , Tian Ying , Wu Jie , Chen Ling
Published: May 2018

Context

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), a group of ubiquitous environmental chemicals with properties of endocrine disruption, are often detectable in humans.

Objective

The current study investigated the association between exposure to PFAS and primary ovarian insufficiency (POI).

Design, Patients, Interventions, and Main Outcome Measures

Levels of plasma PFAS were measured in 120 Chinese women with overt POI and 120 healthy control subjects from 2013 to 2016. Associations between PFAS levels and odds of POI, as well as hormonal profiles, were evaluated using multiple logistic regression and multiple linear regression models.

Results

Levels of perfluorooctanate (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), and perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS) were positively associated with the risks of POI (highest vs. lowest tertile, PFOA: OR, 3.80; 95% CI, 1.92–7.49; PFOS: OR, 2.81; 95% CI, 1.46–5.41; PFHxS: OR, 6.63; 95% CI, 3.22–13.65). In patients with POI, levels of PFOS and PFHxS exposure were positively associated with FSH (PFOS: adjusted β, 0.26; 95% CI, 0.15 to 0.38; PFHxS: adjusted β, 0.16; 95% CI, 0.04 to 0.28) and negatively associated with estradiol (PFOS: adjusted β, −0.30; 95% CI, −0.47 to −0.12; PFHxS: adjusted β, −0.19; 95% CI, −0.37 to −0.02). Exposure to PFOS and PFOA was associated with elevation of prolactin (PFOS: adjusted β, 0.17; 95% CI, 0.06 to 0.29; PFOA: adjusted β, 0.16; 95% CI, 0.01 to 0.30) or with a decrease of free triiodothyronine (PFOS: adjusted β, −0.88; 95% CI, −1.64 to −0.09; PFOA: adjusted β, −0.90; 95% CI, −1.88 to 0.09) and thyroxine (PFOS: adjusted β, −2.99; 95% CI, −4.52 to −1.46; PFOA: adjusted β, −3.42; 95% CI, −5.39 to −1.46).

Conclusion

High exposure to PFOA, PFOS, and PFHxS is associated with increased risk of POI in humans.
A dança da garrafa: assédio moral nas organizações
Authors: Heloani Roberto
Published: May 2018

Cada vez mais a rivalidade e a competição entre funcionários são incentivados no ambiente corporativo. Brincadeiras e rituais aparentemente inocentes podem acabar atingindo a dignidade do trabalhador, com graves consequências emocionais. As empresas não estão isentas de responsabilidade, e devem manter políticas de prevenção e combate a tais práticas
Suicídio, um problema organizacional
Authors: Freitas Maria Ester de
Published: May 2018

O aumento dos suicídios em ambientes de trabalho indica que é hora de refletir. No trabalho são criados sonhos e é posto à prova o potencial de cada um, mas a nova organização do trabalho transforma chefes subordinados em meros cumpridores de metas. E os coloca numa guerra em que sempre pode aparecer mais uma vítima
Ensino religioso no Brasil
Authors: Diniz Eduardo Henrique
Published: May 2018

Obrigatória nas escolas públicas brasileiras de acordo com a constituição de 1988. O ensino religioso ignora a diversidade cultural do país e estimula intolerância e preconceitos. É o que conclui um pesquisa da Universidade de Brasília que estudou as condições em que esse ensino é oferecido
Web 2.0 nas empresas: a que será que se destina?
Authors: Teixeira Francisco Lima Cruz , Hastenreiter Filho Horacio Nelson , Pires Ana Maria , Oliveira Sérgio Ricardo Goes
Published: May 2018

A Web 2.0 pode ser vista como a maneira mais efetiva de usar tecnologia para reunir e exercitar cérebros em trabalho colaborativo, e as organizações têm demonstrado um crescente interesse pelo seu uso. O artigo discute por que empresas têm adotado a Web 2.0, quais as ferramentas utilizadas e quais os benefícios e riscos envolvidos
Planejar é o segredo do sucesso [entrevistado por Alexandre Reis Rosa, Rosana Guimarães e Aline Lilian dos Santos]
Authors: Cerbasi Gustavo
Published: May 2018

Entrevista exclusiva com Gustavo Cerbasi, especialista em finanças pessoais, apresenta a importância de planejamento para alcançar o equilíbrio financeiro e o bem-estar.
Ensino universitário como meta-profissão
Authors: Aranha Francisco
Published: May 2018

Apesar do aumento do número de professores com formação universitária no Brasil,  nota-se, frequentemente, a falta de preparo para a docência. A atividade de ensino passou a exigir habilidades complexas e hoje não bastam conhecimentos a respeito de uma determinada disciplina. Sobre esta base necessária, mas insuficiente, assenta-se uma profissão inteiramente nova.
Diz-me o que consomes e te direi quem és
Authors: Jayo Martin
Published: May 2018

Como evoluiu o perfil do administrador de empresas brasileiro ao longo das últimas cinco décadas? Quais foram as suas aspirações e visões de mundo em diferentes épocas? A publicidade veiculada nas revistas da família RAE pode nos dar algumas respostas.
Um por todos e todos por um
Authors: Saraiva Júnior Francisco
Published: May 2018

O crowdsourcing promoveu o boom das iniciativas colaborativas pela internet. Hoje, esse modelo de negócio é um importante instrumento de comunicação com o público, por meio das comunidades online e do pensamento coletivo, surgindo como nova alternativa aos empreendedores virtuais.
Uma década de GVexecutivo
Authors: Rosa Alexandre Reis , Santos Aline Lilian dos
Published: May 2018

A GV-executivo está completando dez anos! Conheça a história da revista que leva cultura e conhecimento sobre gestão, formação e prática profissional ao jovem administrador.
Lugar de Mulher é na...
Authors: Tonelli Maria José , Santos Aline Lilian dos
Published: May 2018

...Presidência. Depois de Dilma Rousseff ocupar o cargo mais alto do país, Maria das Graças Silva Foster tornou-se um dos principais exemplos de liderança feminina ao assumir o comando da maior empresa brasileira: A Petrobras
22 anos do Código de Defesa do Consumidor: conquistas e desafios
Authors: Wada Ricardo Morishita , Oliveira Fabiana Luci de
Published: May 2018

Há duas décadas o consumidor desfruta de normas que o protegem em suas relações de compra. Entretanto, muitos brasileiros não fazem uso dessas leis e se tornam vítimas de injustiças e desrespeito. Cabe aos próprios clientes desempenhar um papel mais ativo para conquistar o que lhes é de direito.
Comunicação corporativa e a reputação empresarial
Authors: Silva Neto Belmiro Ribeiro da
Published: May 2018

A comunicação corporativa tornou-se uma área indispensável dentro das organizações, principalmente quando se fala em gerenciamento de crise. A ausência de estratégia nesse segmento pode destruir a reputação e a imagem da empresa.
Discriminação tem gênero no Brasil
Authors: Grossi Miriam Pillar , Schendeilwein Izabela Liz , Massa Jimena Maria
Published: May 2018

As mulheres conquistaram importantes espaços no campo político, econômico e social. No entanto, ainda são vítimas de preconceito e sofrem as consequências da desigualdade de gênero.
Mulheres no lar: Machismo ou poder?
Authors: Freitas Maria Ester de
Published: May 2018

Onde estão os donos de casa?Ao mesmo tempo em que enfrentam a jornada dupla de trabalho e se queixam da falta de colaboração masculina nas tarefas domésticas, as mulheres não abrem mão de seu domínio nesse espaço de poder.
A Copa do Mundo é realmente nossa?
Authors: Trengrouse Pedro
Published: May 2018

Cerca de três milhões de ingressos serão vendidos para a Copa do Mundo no Brasil, em 2014. Mas será que os brasileiros realmente conseguirão aproveitar o evento?
40 anos de pesquisa e história
Authors: Guimarães Rosana Córdova
Published: May 2018

Por meio da combinação entre documentação e pesquisa, além da adoção de uma perspectiva interdisciplinar, o CPDOC, da FGV, completa quatro décadas de inovação, conquistas e contribuição para a sociedade.
Macho, adulto e branco
Authors: Silveira Rafael Alcadipani da
Published: May 2018

Organizações são ambientes nos quais homens podem mostrar seu poder e mulheres precisam adotar uma postura masculina para crescer na hierarquia.
Geração Y, como trabalhar com ela?
Authors: Lacombe Beatriz Maria Braga
Published: May 2018

Está na hora de escutar o que os jovens têm a dizer sobre suas expectativas e repensar as formas de trabalho, de modo a atrair e potencializar sua contribuição nas organizações.
FGV-EAESP lança programa inédito de dupla titulação para graduação
Authors: Santos Aline Lilian dos
Published: May 2018

Já imaginou ganhar dois diplomas – um nacional e um internacional – realizando apenas um curso? A FGV-EAESP acaba de firmar uma parceria com a Northeastern University (NU), dos Estados Unidos, com o objetivo de conceder dupla titulação aos alunos de graduação em administração de empresas.
Aproximando gregos e troianos
Authors: Wood Junior Thomaz , Caldas Miguel Pinto , Souza Renato
Published: May 2018

Gestores e acadêmicos parecem habitar universos paralelos. É hora de unir esses povos e fomentar esforços conjuntos para a solução de problemas reais.
A era do Burnout
Authors: Santos Eduardo Lopes dos
Published: May 2018

Gestores exaustos fazem mal a si próprios, aos membros de sua equipe e à organização. Um ambiente de trabalho tolerante a erros e com comunicação autêntica pode evitar ou remediar o problema.
Para tapar o buraco da infraestrutura do Brasil
Authors: Couto Marcio Lago
Published: May 2018

Uma metodologia que simula os resultados das decisões de investimento pode evitar a aprovação de projetos irrealistas e o desperdício de recursos causado por obras de infraestrutura inacabadas no país.
A emergência da governança da informação
Authors: Schur Rafael Dan
Published: May 2018

Os motores possantes das novas tecnologias só vão funcionar plenamente se estabelecida uma equipe responsável por fazer com que a inteligência analítica crie, de fato, valor para a organização.
Os desafios do microcrédito no Amazonas
Authors: Del Giglio Alex
Published: May 2018

Promover o desenvolvimento econômico e social da região implica enfrentar viagens que podem levar dias para chegar às comunidades e combater um índice de inadimplência que gira em torno dos 20%.
Ricos tomam piores decisões financeiras
Authors: Dana Samy
Published: May 2018

Quando há folga de recursos, não é preciso verdadeiramente abrir mão de algo e pensar como o dinheiro poderia ser mais bem gasto.
A campanha eleitoral e o ajuste fiscal
Authors: Sandroni Paulo
Published: May 2018

A pior alternativa seria a vitória de uma candidatura presidencial que deixe de tomar as medidas impopulares necessárias e acredite numa subida natural da maré.
Conjunctival cytology assessment in dogs and cats. Sampling, diagnostic techniques and findings
Authors: ATHANASIOU L. V. , PSEMMAS D. Ε. , PAPAIOANNOU N.
Published: May 2018

The conjunctiva provides a physical and physiological barrier against microorganisms and foreign bodies and also contributes to the ocular immunological defense. It constitutes a straightforward and accessible tissue for sampling and examination. Sampling indications include: changes in color, surface irregularities, thickening, or masses, ocular discharge and the identification of infectious organisms. Samples for conjunctival evaluation may be collected with exfoliative or abrasive techniques, aspiration, impression and conjunctival biopsy. The most commonly used and clinically useful laboratory methods for the assessment of conjunctival specimens are: microscopic examination of cytological preparations, culture and susceptibility testing, live virus isolation, polymerase chain reaction, direct immunofluorescent antigen test and histopathological examination for snip biopsies. Findings like inflammatory or neoplastic cells, cellular alterations, inclusion bodies and microorganisms, offer valuable information not only for localized ocular disorders, but for systemic diseases as well.
The Effect of Lyophilized Pomegranate Extract on Epididymal Sperm Quality, Oxidative Stress and Spermatogenic Cell Density in Rabbits
Authors: AVDATEK F. , YENI D. , BAŞER D. F. , DEMIREL H. H. , HAZMAN Ö. , CIVELEK T.
Published: May 2018

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of lyophilized pomegranate extract on spermatological features, pathology of testes and total antioxidant/oxidant status in rabbits. Adult male rabbits were divided into four groups containing six rabbits each. For 8 weeks, Group I received standard diet and 1 ml % 0.5 carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), Group II received 25 mg/kg/day pomegranate extract + 1 ml % 0.5 carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), Group III received 50 mg/kg/day pomegranate extract + 1 ml % 0.5 CMC and Group IV received 100 mg/kg/day pomegranate extract + 1 ml % 0.5 CMC. Rabbits were sacrificed by using xylazine 5 mg/kg+ketamine 35 mg/kg anaesthesia and were euthanized by 150 mg / kg intraperitoneal thiopental sodium at the end of the eighth week. Spermatozoon motility, abnormal sperm rate, sperm membrane integrity, total antioxidant/oxidant level and spermatogenic cell density were investigated. All analyses were done only once at the end of study period. Data were compared by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the degree of significance was set at (p<0.05). Sperm motility and membrane integrity increased significantly (p<0.05) in groups II, III and IV; abnormal sperm rate decreased significantly (p<0.05) in groups III, IV; total oxidant status decreased significantly (p<0.05) in group IV in comparison to the control group. Seminiferous tubule diameter increased significantly (p<0.05) in all groups compared to the control group. Germinal cell layer thickness significantly increased (p<0.05) in group IV compared to the control group. Results of this study suggest that 50mg/kg/day + 1 ml % 0.5 CMC and 100 mg/kg/day + 1 ml % 0.5 CMC improve sperm parameters in rabbits.
Significance of selected biochemical markers in predicting the outcome of schistosomiasis
Authors: SHIMAA A. B.D. , EL-SAYED S. A.E. , RIZK M. A.
Published: May 2018

This study aimed to correlate the histopathological changes in mice liver with alterations either in liver tissue antioxidants enzymes (catalase and reduced glutathione (GSH)), oxidative stress marker (malondialdehyde (MDA)) or in serum liver function parameters (Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total protein (T.P.) and albumin) to predict the outcome of schistosomiasis. Fourty male Swiss albino mice were used in this study and infected with Schistosoma mansoni for 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks (8 mice for each group), while, the uninfected mice were used as negative control. Liver tissue antioxidants enzymes, oxidative stress marker and serum liver function parameters were determined in coincide with the liver tissue histopathological changes. All selected biochemical makers showed a strong significant positive correlation (p < 0.05) with liver histopathology score except serum albumin and liver tissue catalase enzyme. The last two parameters exhibited negative correlation with liver histopathology score. These results revealed that the more increase in the level of AST, ALT, T.P. and globulin in serum or liver tissue MDA and GSH indicating severs histopathological changed into the affected liver and hopeless prognosis is expected. On contrary, the increase in albumin level in serum or catalase level in liver tissue of affected patient/animal demonstrating mild liver histopathological changes. Subsequently, good prognosis and response to anti-schistosomal treatment will be predictable. This study opens the way to predict the outcome of schistosomiasis through easy and rapid biochemical test. Therefore, other studies are required to apply such correlation with other biochemical parameters especially that synthesized into the liver.
An overview of sheep farming features and management practices in the region of south western Peloponnese and how they reflect on milk microbial load
Authors: MANOLOPOULOU E. , AKTYPIS A. , MATARA C. , TSIOMI P. , KONSTANTINOU E. , MOUNTZOURIS K. , KLONARIS S. , TSAKALIDOU E.
Published: May 2018

In this study the demographic features, various farm characteristics and milk quality parameters were investigated in sheep farms (n =128) from the North West Peloponnese region, using a prescreen questionnaire. The interviewed sheep farmers were under the control of the regional milk control laboratory of the Hellenic Milk Organization ELGO «Dimitra», which provided us with the corresponding milk quality data for the first quarter of 2014. Our findings regarding the demographic data demonstrated that 23% of farmers were 31-40 years old, 64% of them were high school graduates and 28% had received relevant farming general training; namely 17% of them has designated as “young farmers” in the frame of Third Axis of the Operational Program «Rural Development-Regeneration of the Countryside 2000-2006» and 11% have attended briefings by veterinarians and agriculturists. Ιn terms of farm characteristics, it has been revealed that the mean flock size was 148 sheep and regarding the farming system, the majority of the farms (89.15%) applied a mixed extensive / indoors system. Additionally, regarding building infrastructures and the way of milking, there was limited technological penetration, since the buildings were old-style (77%) and the milking procedure was performed by hands (83%). Concerning the milk composition, the measurements showed mean values of (%) content of fat, protein, lactose and non-fat dry matter (NFDM) at 6.54±0.88, 5.56±0.36, 4.59±0.23 and 10.95±0.42, respectively. Furthermore, the mean value of the total bacterial count (TBC) was found 5.38±0.55 log cfu/ml and the pH value at 6.71±0.11. In general, sheep farmers had a good perception of the integrated management and their prospect for sheep farming was optimistic. The impact of this study is that farmers increase their trust to the educational institutions and are prompted to become more receptive to new adaptive trends.
Effects of yeast based toxin binder supplementation on growth performance and intestinal microarchitecture in male buffalo calves (Bubalus bubalis) exposed to different concentrations of Aflatoxin B1.
Authors: NASEER O. , SALEEM M. U. , SOHAIL M. L. , NASEER J. , KHAN J. , OMER M. O. , ANJUM K. M. , AHMAD A. S.
Published: May 2018

The purpose of study was to analyze the effects of yeast based toxin binder (YTB) on growth performance and intestinal microarchitecture of buffalo calves exposed to different concentrations of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). Male buffalo calves (n=72) having no disease exposure in the last four months, aged 10 ± 1 months and weighing 150 ± 12.22 kg (Mean ± standard deviation)were purchased from a buffalo calf fattening farm and divided in 8 equal groups (n=9 animals in each group). Animals that were fed common basal diet and basal diet along with yeast cell wall based toxin binder (YTB) and had no exposure to AFB1 were served as controls. Different concentrations of AFB1 (6mg, 8mg and 10mg per kg of feed) were given to 27 animals, similarly 2mg of YTB (per kg of contaminated feed) was added to concentrate with different AFB1 concentrations and fed to another 27 animals. Average daily gain of each animal was recorded. Animals were slaughtered after 27 days and intestinal segments from duodenum, jejunum, ileum and colon were collected which were stained with hematoxylin/eosin or combined alcian blue and periodic acid schiff stain. Average daily gain and intestinal morphometric parameters (villus height, villus width, crypt depth and surface area) in all the selected intestinal segments decreased (P<0.05) whereas, intraepithelial lymphocytes, goblet cells (having acidic and neutral mucins) and proliferative cells increased (P<0.05) with AFB1 exposure. It was also observed that YTB neutralized (P<0.05) the harmful effects of AFB1 on intestinal morphology, boosted activity of goblet cells and decreased (P<0.05) number of proliferative cells. It was concluded that YTB supplementation is advantageous in eliminating the negative effects of AFB1 on gut of buffalo calves.
Technology for Teaching Mobile Application Development at Profession-Oriented School
Authors: Зубрилин Андрей , Zubrilin Andrey , Маркина Алёна , Markina Alena , Зубрилина Мария , Zubrilina Mariya
Published: May 2018

The article shows how to lay the basic skills for creating mobile applications in high school students in the framework of training on elective courses. The course planning and the corresponding system of tasks for the formation of these skills are given.
FORMAÇÃO, SATISFAÇÃO E PERSPECTIVAS PROFISSIONAIS DE EGRESSOS NUTRICIONISTAS DE UMA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO NORDESTE BRASILEIRO
Authors: De Souza Joana Carla Nunes , Fagundes Andhressa Araújo , Da Silva Danielle Góes , Barbosa Kiriaque Barra Ferreira
Published: May 2018

Objetivos: Identificar o grau de satisfação profissional e de formação dos egressos de curso de graduação em Nutrição. Metodologia: Pesquisa transversal, descritiva, de abordagem quantitativa, com coleta de dados baseada em aplicação de questionário on-line. Os dados categóricos foram apresentados em frequência absoluta e relativa; e os contínuos, em média e desvio padrão. Resultados e discussão: Participaram da pesquisa 57,3% (n=129) do total de egressos desde a abertura do curso (2007). A área da Nutrição de maior preferência citada pelos egressos foi a Clínica (41,9%), e 29,2% trabalham na área de preferência, sendo que 41,5% em Nutrição Clínica. Apenas 3,1% abandonaram a profissão; 29,1% relataram ter vínculo empregatício com o setor privado; 71,7% atuam no mesmo estado de formação e 60,2% demostraram estar insatisfeitos com a remuneração. O curso foi avaliado de forma bastante positiva, assim como a qualificação dos docentes; com relação às perspectivas profissionais, expressaram interesse em ingressar na docência e aprimorar seus conhecimentos com especialização. Conclusões: A partir deste estudo, foi possível conhecer as dificuldades dos egressos quanto ao curso e à profissão, como a necessidade de mais aulas práticas e a baixa remuneração e carga horária excessiva de trabalho, o que poderá nortear ações futuras e garantir a qualidade do curso.DOI: 10.12957/demetra.2018.28602
AVALIAÇÃO DA QUALIDADE DA DIETA DE CRIANÇAS E ADOLESCENTES COM EXCESSO DE PESO ATENDIDOS NO AMBULATÓRIO DE NUTRIÇÃO DE UM HOSPITAL PÚBLICO DO RECIFE - PE
Authors: Araújo Lizelda Maria de , Barros Marina Hortência da Silva , Andrade Maria Izabel Siqueira de , Araújo Edvânia César de , Santos Cláudia Mota dos , Dourado Keila Fernandes
Published: May 2018

Objetivos: Avaliar a qualidade da dieta de crianças e adolescentes com excesso de peso atendidos no ambulatório de nutrição de um hospital público de Recife, Pernambuco.  Métodos: Estudo transversal, com crianças e adolescentes com diagnóstico de excesso de peso, atendidos no ambulatório de nutrição de um hospital público de Recife. No período de março a setembro de 2015, foram coletadas variáveis sociodemográficas, comportamentais, antropométricas e dietéticas. A qualidade da dieta foi avaliada através do Índice de Alimentação Saudável Adaptado (IASad) e do Fator Inflamatório (FI). As análises estatísticas foram feitas no programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), versão 20.0, sendo confirmada significância estatística quando p < 0,05. Resultados: Dos 30 pacientes estudados, houve maior percentagem de adolescentes (66,7%) e do sexo masculino (63,3%). Nenhum paciente avaliado apresentou dieta de boa qualidade. O IASad se associou com sexo, consulta com nutricionista, atividade física, refeições com a família, refeições na frente da TV e circunferência do pescoço. Já o FI se associou apenas com o consumo de fibras.  Conclusões: Evidenciou-se elevada proporção de dieta pró-inflamatória entre os pacientes com excesso de peso, verificando-se que nenhum deles obteve uma dieta de boa qualidade.DOI: 10.12957/demetra.2018.28913
ESTADO NUTRICIONAL E TRANSTORNOS DO COMPORTAMENTO ALIMENTAR ENTRE ESTUDANTES DO CURSO DE GRADUAÇÃO EM NUTRIÇÃO NO INSTITUTO FEDERAL DE EDUCAÇÃO, CIÊNCIAS E TECNOLOGIA , CEARÁ, BRASIL
Authors: Maia Raimunda Gerlane Lima , Fiorio Bárbara De Cerqueira , De Almeida Juliana Zani , Da Silva Francisco Regis
Published: May 2018

Transtornos alimentares tendem a ocorrer entre mulheres jovens, colocando universitárias como grupo de risco. Este estudo objetivou avaliar o estado nutricional agregado à percepção da imagem corporal e ao comportamento alimentar de estudantes do sexo feminino do curso de Nutrição. Trata-se de estudo transversal, do tipo descritivo e analítico, com amostra aleatória representativa, que utilizou o índice de massa corporal (IMC) autorreferido; o Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ); o Bulimic Investigatory Test Edinburg (BITE); e o Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26). Foram empregadas análises descritivas de média ± desvio padrão (DP) e frequências simples e relativas. Para a análise de diferenças estatísticas, utilizou-se a análise de variância (Anova), e o nível de significância entre os grupos foi determinado pelo teste de Turkey, com nível de significância p<0,05. As médias ± DP de idade e IMC foram 23 ± 4 anos e 23,39 ± 4,01, respectivamente. As prevalências foram: 46,14% apresentaram distorção da imagem corporal pelo BSQ; 9,62% tiveram risco de desenvolver distúrbios alimentares pelo EAT-26; e 15,38% expressaram comportamento alimentar anormal. Na população estudada, há grande preocupação com o corpo, o que demonstra influência da pressão sociocultural nesse grupo.DOI: 10.12957/demetra.2018.30654
LIMITES E POSSIBILIDADES DO SISTEMA DE VIGILÂNCIA ALIMENTAR E NUTRICIONAL NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE: RELATOS DE PROFISSIONAIS DE ENFERMAGEM
Authors: Alves Izabella Cristina Ribeiro , Souza Tiele Ferreira de , Leite Maisa Tavares Souza , Pinho Lucinéia De
Published: May 2018

Introdução: A vigilância alimentar e nutricional constitui ação essencial no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde, uma vez que, por meio do diagnóstico nutricional da população, possibilita a criação de políticas de saúde. Objetivos: Discutir limites e possibilidades do Sistema de Vigilância Alimentar e Nutricional a partir de relatos de profissionais de enfermagem que atuam na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Metodologia: Estudo exploratório e de caráter descritivo, no município de Montes Claros-MG, no qual foram realizadas entrevistas com profissionais de enfermagem. Resultados e Discussão: Percebeu-se que os profissionais reconhecem a importância do SISVAN, mas que seu funcionamento encontra obstáculos quanto às condições de infraestrutura (dificuldade na informatização e conexão), recursos humanos (sobrecarga de trabalho da equipe de enfermagem e profissionais especializados na área) e logística (manuseio do sistema de informação e falta de adesão dos usuários). Considerações finais: Os problemas operacionais refletem no funcionamento do SISVAN, por isso é necessário que o sistema gestor invista em estratégias com a finalidade de ampliar e qualificar a vigilância alimentar e nutricional.DOI: 10.12957/demetra.2018.31077
The electrophysiology study
Authors: Gillingham Iain
Published: May 2018

The electrophysiology (EP) study is a highly specialised area of cardiology that is conducted in the cardiac catheter laboratory by an expert staff group. The majority of patients who undergo this procedure will be experiencing palpitation, dizzy spells and possibly syncope caused by cardiac arrhythmias. In patients complaining of palpitation, cardiac arrhythmia is the cause in 34% of cases. In those experiencing syncope, which has many possible causes, a cardiac cause is found in 9.5%. Catheter ablation for supraventricular tachycardias such as atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia and atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia enjoys a success rate greater than 95%. Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation of all types has a success rate of 65–85%. Minor complications of catheter ablation are seen in 1–5% and major complications occur in 0.5%–2.2% of cases. There are well-documented sex differences in the incidence of arrhythmia, with some tachycardias more common in men or women.
Osteosarcopenia
Authors: Paintin James , Cooper Cyrus , Dennison Elaine
Published: May 2018

Osteosarcopenia is a newly described syndrome that describes the co-existence of osteoporosis and sarcopenia, two chronic musculoskeletal conditions associated with ageing. Osteoporosis, a condition of low bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone, and sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass, strength and function, often co-exist in a frail subset of the elderly population, leading to significantly worsened outcomes than seen in either condition alone. These include a greater risk of falls, fractures and institutionalization, and significant socioeconomic costs. With our ageing population, osteosarcopenia is a public health concern that will become increasingly relevant in the future. Its aetiology is multifactorial, with mechanical, biochemical, genetic and lifestyle factors all contributing to involution of the ‘bone–muscle unit’. Improved understanding of the interactions between muscle and bone could facilitate the development of new therapeutic agents which target muscle and bone as one. Together with existing pharmacological, nutritional and exercise-based therapies, this should enable a more holistic approach to osteosarcopenia in the future.
Treatment of osteoporosis: whom, how and for how long?
Authors: Dede Anastasia D , Callan Margaret
Published: May 2018

Identification of patients at risk for fragility fractures is the first important step in the management of osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates have been the mainstay of treatment for decades, whereas denosumab and selective oestrogen receptor modulators are other available licensed antiresorptive drugs. Currently teriparatide is the only approved anabolic agent in Europe, while abaloparatide and romosozumab are awaiting approval and might be available in the near future.

For bisphosphonates, current guidance suggests an initial treatment course of 3–5 years and more prolonged treatment should be pursued in patients with higher fracture risk. For patients with lower risk, a period off treatment might be considered after this initial course to minimize the risks associated with more prolonged treatment, but this only applies to bisphosphonates and not denosumab or teriparatide.

This review discusses strategies for case finding of patients at risk, currently available treatment options, recent developments in pharmacological management and duration of treatment.
Infected total hip replacements: assessment and management
Authors: Matar Hosam E , Stritch Paula , Emms Nicholas
Published: May 2018

Infected total hip replacements pose a diagnostic and management challenge. Careful history, clinical examination, blood tests, plain radiographs and hip aspiration are all part of the clinical assessment. International consensus on establishing the diagnosis helps surgeons to formulate management plans. Management strategies include debridement and prosthesis retention, single-stage revision, two-stage revision, suppressive antibiotic treatment and excision arthroplasty. This article reviews the clinical assessment, diagnosis, principles of surgical management and outcomes of revision surgery of infected total hip replacements.