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Kosmologi Budaya Jawa dalam Tafsîr al-Ibrîz Karya KH. Bisri Musthofa
Authors: Maslukhin M
Published: December 2016

This article discusses the literature interpretation production Bisri Musthofa (1915-1977 AD), entitled al-Ibrîz li Ma‘rifat Tafsîr al-Qur’ân al-‘Azîz. As a work of interpretation, al-Ibrîz  packaged in the form of prose and using low Javanese language as the language of his introduction. At the theoretical level, low Javanese language choice is an option that does not mess around, because through that way Bisri Musthofa should risking authority in expressing the totality of his work. However, the problem of whether the arrangement and selection of diction to bang and play with the reader’s emotions, al-Ibrîz have really paid attention to the culture and cosmology Java adequately? Whether that interpretation can also be “in addition to” scientific work as well as the interpretation of literary works that contain Java defense of the existence of all Javanese? In addition, al-Ibrîz that in fact the result of a thought Bisri when interacting with the text of the Koran can not be separated from the goals, interests, experiences and socio-political circumstances surrounding them, so it is legitimate to question whether al-Ibrîz relevant to the demands of his time or not? In this context, this article was written.
Metode Darb al-Amthâl dalam Penafsiran Muhammad ‘Abduh
Authors: Salim Agus
Published: December 2016

Muh}ammad ‘Abduh had ground the orientation of the Koran in the line of Muslim life. In other words, interpretations are always aiming to make the Koran as well as applying the guidance in public life as a solution to the problem of street life. Therefore, associated with verses mubham and mutashâbih, ‘Abduh closer to the bow of the salaf scholars who prefer silence and surrender fully to God’s intention (tafwîd). However, on several occasions, he sometimes shifts from the bow, for example, when in contact with mutashâbih verses, verses related to the supernatural, and the stories in the Koran as may be necessary to explain in detail. In this position, he sometimes refers to methods tamthîl as tafwîd form or otherwise as a form of ta’wîl. This article will explore the darb al-amthâl in view of ‘Abduh as one method of interpreting the Koran from his works that contain related ideas and his interpretation of the Koran and the consideration of the methods of darb al-amthâl
BAHASA DAN AKSARA DALAM PENULISAN TAFSIR AL-QUR’AN DI INDONESIA ERA AWAL ABAD 20 M
Authors: Gusmian Islah
Published: December 2016

Language and script in the writing of Qura’nic tafsir in Indonesia is not only used for communication tools, but it is also being a part of social and cultural cognition. This article investigates the relational and diverse interest in the practical life of Qur’anic interpretation. The local practice of Javanese script (pegon) for example, is commonly used by the community of pesantren and it is widely read by its students (santri). The practice of Cacarakan is also vastly used in the local context that is relevant to the social tradition of palace (keraton) community. On the other hand, the usage of Pegon, Bugis and Cacarakan in the writing of Qur’anic interpretation has experienced various difficulties, primarily in the issue of transforming Arabic vocabularies that however the scriptural features is not really applicable to the local features of Nusantara scripts.
ISLAM AWAL, RIDDAH, DAN PRAKSIS KEBEBASAN BERAGAMA: REINTERPRETASI HADIS MAN BADDAL DÎNAH FAQTULÛH
Authors: Ansor Muhammad
Published: December 2016

A doctrine that is associated to the Prophet for killing apostates was widely known by Muslim community, in spite of one of the main principles of the Islamic doctrines teached the freedom of religion. The following article discusses some Hadiths on killing apostates and relates them with the early Islamic historical narration. Besides, this article describes the classical and contemporary ulamas in their multiple understanding of Hadiths on killing apostates. Finally, I argue that the reasons of fighting against persons who are suspected as apostasy in the early Islamic period are more political in nature. Essentially, Islam allows people to convert to and from Islam, in the absence of criminal punishment under a sentence of death.
HERMENEUTIKA HADIS KHALED M. ABOU EL FADL
Authors: Suhendra Ahmad
Published: December 2016

This paper reviews the hermeneutic Khaled M. Abou El-Fadl, in his work entitled Speaking God’s Name: Authority and Women. This figure is interesting to study because his theory stems from the fact that they experienced. At first he was an admirer salafi, then criticize ideologies. This paper focuses on the thoughts on the meaning and religious texts. To unload thinking Khaled used descriptive-analytical method. Apparently, hermeneutics offered Khaled influenced by several prominent Western hermeneutics, especially Gadamer and Gracia. From there, he formulated the five preconditions which adopted in interpreting the sacred text of someone’s religion.
Developing an academic coaching program
Authors: Deiorio Nicole , Miller Juve Amy
Published: December 2016

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. Academic coaching is emerging as a new model in preparing medical students for competency-based learning and creating their professional identity as lifelong learners (Schumacher, Englander, & Carraccio, 2013). Based on our review of the literature and our own experiences creating a coaching program in undergraduate medical education, we offer recommendations for success in the hope this will aid programs seeking to crate or improve coaching in their own medical schools or residencies. Much of the content is applicable to faculty coaching programs as well. In general, developers must consider aspects of clear definition of the program, faculty development, monetary and intangible support, and logistical details in order to be successful.
On Demographic Change and Competitive Equilibrium in American Politics
Authors: Zingher Joshua N.
Published: December 2016

In their seminal analysis of American elections, Stokes and Iversen (1962) demonstrated that each party’s share of the vote never strays very far from a competitive equilibrium.  However, it is difficult to envision how this equilibrium will maintain amid changing demographics.  The Republican leaning white proportion of the electorate is shrinking while the Democratic leaning Latino and Asian proportion is rapidly growing.  These demographic changes threaten to tip the partisan balance in favor of the Democrats.  Can the competitive equilibrium hold amid changing demographics?  I answer this question in three steps.  First, I analyze presidential election returns since the end of the Civil War.  I confirm the presence of a competitive equilibrium.  I then use a set of simulations to establish that demographic changes will tip the partisan balance in favor of the Democrats.  I then assess how much the Republican Party will have to increase its level of support among whites and/or other groups to remain competitive.  I find that relatively modest changes in white and/or Latino and Asian voting behavior will be sufficient to give the Republican Party an even chance of winning well into the future.
Electoral Incongruence and Delayed Republican Gains in Southern State Legislatures
Authors: Myers Adam
Published: December 2016

This paper investigates the impact of electoral incongruence – the tendency of Democratic state legislative candidates to perform better than their co-partisans in higher-level races – on partisan control of southern legislative chambers in the 1990s and 2000s. Using precinct-level data from five southern states, I examine incongruence between presidential and state house election results and show how such incongruence delayed the Republican consolidation of power in southern legislatures during this period. I then develop and test an account of electoral incongruence focusing on the tendency of older white southerners and those living in rural areas to split their tickets across state and federal offices, particularly when given the option of voting for conservative Democratic legislative incumbents. Lastly, I explore possible reasons for electoral incongruence’s recent decline. The results of the paper provide important insights concerning the delayed Republican takeover of southern legislatures, an underexplored aspect of southern partisan change. They also speak to longstanding questions in the state politics literature about the extent of autonomy that state party systems can hope to enjoy in a highly nationalized era.
Introduction to JHEAI
Authors: Harrison C. Keith
Published: December 2016

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Integrating Technology to Enhance Athlete Development: A Literature Review
Authors: Thomas Sanethia V. , Gilbert Juan E.
Published: December 2016

Abstract: Everyday technologies are being developed to enhance society, solve problems, and make our lives easier and more productive. There has been a rise in technologies used to enhance sport performance, but such technologies to enhance athlete development are scarce. A Human Centered Computing (HCC) approach allows for technologies to be created specifically with the human at the center of the development to drive engagement and growth. This concept can be applied to athlete development. This literature review discusses technology solutions that are used for athletes to enhance performance and discusses various HCC topics and how they can be applied to athlete development. It will conclude by describing current technologies that are being used to address transitional skills, psychosocial factors, and health and wellness in various domains to be used as models to create technologies for athlete development.
Book Review: Introduction to Intercollegiate Athletics.
Authors: Lampitt Dianna
Published: December 2016

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Avaliação da intensidade da reação de Maillard, de atributos físico-químicos e análise de textura em doce de leite
Authors: Francisquini Júlia d'Almeida , Oliveira Leandra Natália de , Pereira João Pablo Fortes , Stephani Rodrigo , Perrone Ítalo Tuler , Silva Paulo Henrique Fonseca da
Published: December 2016

RESUMO Produzido e comercializado na América Latina, o doce de leite é muito apreciado por seus consumidores, com grande importância para o mercado brasileiro. A padronização das características desse produto, assim como sua adequação ao que é preconizado pelo Regulamento Técnico de Identidade e Qualidade, é dificultada pela grande diversidade cultural e variações tecnológicas da sua produção. Por essa razão, o estudo das características físico-químicas e reológicas do doce de leite torna-se de grande importância para se alcançar uniformidade, principalmente pela escassez de literatura técnica e científica sobre este produto. Neste trabalho, objetivou-se avaliar e relacionar os atributos físico-químicos e de textura. Foram analisadas doze marcas de doce de leite quanto aos teores de umidade, atividade de água e análise de textura, com posterior análise estatística dos dados. A análise estatística descritiva para os atributos de textura mostrou elevada variação entre as amostras. Quanto ao teor de umidade, 51,11% das amostras tiveram resultados em desacordo com os padrões legais vigentes. As análises realizadas apresentaram resultados de HMF livre e total elevados. Pela Análise de Componentes Principais (PCA), verificou-se que a principal fonte de variação e de contribuição para agrupamento das marcas avaliadas está relacionada com os elementos que compõem as características reológicas do produto. Os resultados mostraram elevada correlação entre atividade de água, umidade e atributos reológicos. A combinação dos atributos físico-químicos e reológicos mostra-se útil para caracterização e avaliação da qualidade do doce de leite. Os resultados obtidos neste trabalho contribuem para ampliar os conhecimentos científicos e podem servir de subsídios para as indústrias de laticínios e a comunidade.
Cultivo de Penicillium spp. em resíduos da colheita de soja para produção de celulase, protease e amilase
Authors: Cunha Joice Raísa Barbosa , Santos Fernanda Castro Pires dos , Assis Fábia Giovana do Val de , Leal Patrícia Lopes
Published: December 2016

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a produção de enzimas amilolíticas, celulolíticas e proteolíticas pela linhagem Penicillium spp. LEMI A8221 cultivada em estado sólido em resíduos da colheita de soja, ao longo de quatro dias, em diferentes condições de pH (5,0 e 6,0), temperatura (30 e 35°C) e concentrações de substrato (70 e 90% p/v). As atividades máximas obtidas para α-amilase, β-amilase, CMCase e protease foram de 0,20; 0,13; 0,65 e 147 U.mg-1, respectivamente. As condições de fermentação influenciaram a atividade das enzimas, sendo a concentração de substrato, a variável mais significativa para o processo. O tempo de fermentação exerceu efeito apenas para as atividades de amilase sacarificante e CMCase, sendo registrados os menores valores de atividade para essas enzimas, nas primeiras 24 e 48 horas de fermentação, respectivamente. Conclui-se que o isolado Penicillium spp. LEMI A8221 pode ser considerado promissor agente biológico, com aplicação industrial, e o resíduo de soja apresentou-se como fonte de carbono alternativa, no cultivo em estado sólido, para produção de enzimas por esta linhagem microbiana.
Influência do sistema de colheita nas características da fibra do algodão
Authors: Kazama Elizabeth Haruna , Ferreira Francielle Morelli , Silva Antonio Renan Berchol da , Fiorese Diego Augusto
Published: December 2016

RESUMO Escolhas no manejo cultural, como a do cultivar e a do sistema de colheita, podem influenciar os índices dos parâmetros de qualidade da fibra do algodão. Objetivou-se, com este trabalho, analisar as características das fibras de dois cultivares de algodão submetidos a diferentes sistemas mecanizados de colheita (picker e stripper). O experimento foi conduzido na safra de 2012, com espaçamento de 0,45 m entre linhas, no município de Juscimeira, MT. Utilizou-se delineamento em blocos casualizados, em esquema de parcelas subdivididas, com dois fatores, sendo eles, A, nas parcelas (dois cultivares) e B, nas subparcelas (três sistemas de colheita - manual, picker e stripper), com cinco repetições. A qualidade da fibra foi determinada em amostras coletadas manualmente da planta e, após a colheita mecanizada, retiradas de dentro do cesto armazenador de cada colhedora. As análises das características das fibras foram realizadas em Laboratório de Classificação de Fibras, com o aparelho HVI (High Volume Instrument). As fibras do algodão colhido com o sistema manual, em seguida, sistema picker apresentam melhores características e melhor qualidade que as das fibras colhidas com stripper.
Crescimento inicial do milho cultivar brs 1030 sob omissão de nutrientes em solução nutritiva
Authors: Gondim Ancélio Ricardo de Oliveira , Prado Renato de Mello , Fonseca Ivana Machado , Alves Adriana Ursulino
Published: December 2016

RESUMO O surgimento de novos híbridos de milho pode afetar a tolerância à deficiência nutricional. Objetivou-se, com este trabalho, caracterizar os sintomas visuais de deficiência de macronutrientes e sua relação com o crescimento, os teores e o acúmulo de nutrientes em milho. O experimento foi realizado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com sete tratamentos e três repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram na solução completa de Hoagland & Arnon (1950), com omissões de N, P, K, Ca, Mg e S. O início dos sintomas de deficiência de N, P, K, Ca e Mg ocorreram aos 5, 16, 16, 16 e 22 dias após o transplantio, respectivamente. O milho apresentou menor produção de matéria seca com a omissão de N, P, K, Ca e Mg, em comparação com o tratamento completo. Os sintomas de deficiência de N, P, K, Ca e Mg foram observados na parte aérea do milho com teores iguais a 7,8; 1,2; 15,7; 1,8 e 0,7 g kg-1, respectivamente. No tratamento completo, os teores de N, P, K, Ca e Mg na parte aérea foram de 30,6; 5,9; 63,7; 6,0 e 4,5 g kg-1, sem sintomas de deficiência. A produção de matéria seca diminui quando há a omissão dos nutrientes, tanto para parte aérea como para raízes, e os tratamentos que apresentaram menor produção de matéria seca foram a omissão de N e a de K. A omissão de um nutriente, além de diminuir seu teor na parte aérea, causa desequilíbrio entre os demais nutrientes e, consequentemente, provoca sintomas característicos de deficiência de cada nutriente.
Seed inoculation with Azospirillum brasilense and N fertilization of corn in the Cerrado biome
Authors: Vasconcelos Ana Carolina Pereira de , Siqueira Thiago Prudente , Lana Regina Maria Quintão , Faria Marcos Vieira de , Nunes Aline Arantes , Lana Ângela Maria Quintão
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT There is a great interest to reduce doses and increase efficiency of inputs in agriculture. One alternative to lower doses of N fertilizers in corn is seed inoculation with diazotrophic bacteria, which can fix atmospheric N in soil. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of N doses-in the absence and presence of Azospirillum brasilense-on plant nutritional status at different growth stages and on seed yield of corn. The experiment was conducted during the 2011/2012 production season on a typical cerrado soil in Uberlândia, Triângulo Mineiro. The experimental design was randomized blocks with six repetitions. The treatments consisted of five N doses and the absence or presence of Azospirillum brasilense (100 mL ha-1) as a seed inoculant. A commercial product with minimum concentration of 2x108 CFU mL-1 100 mL ha-1 was used. Inoculation with Azospirillum brasilense did not significantly affect corn macronutrient content and yield, except for foliar calcium and potassium at 200 kg N ha-1 at the V8 stage. Corn yield increased with N doses up to 150 kg N ha-1.
STRUCTURE AND DIVERSITY OF THE THREE PLANT ASSOCIATIONS IN THE SAN JUAN RIVER DELTA, CHOCÓ, COLOMBIA
Authors: Alvarez-Dávila Esteban , Jaramillo-Giraldo Gabriel Camilo , Cogollo-Rivera Carlos Cesar , Martínez-Higuera Hugo , Rojas Edward , Fernández-Méndez Fernando
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT The forests of the Pacific Coasts of Chocó are timber suppliers for Colombia. The floodable plant associations have been poorly investigated. To contribute with ecological basis for their management, the aim of this study was to learn about the differences between the forests of three physiographies and how the flood level explains them, comparing these forests with other of the neotropic. Three parcels of 0.5 ha were stablished y and individuals with DBH ≥ 10 cm were measured. The most common species is Oenocarpus bataua in well drained zones and Campnosperma panamensis in permanently flooded or swamp. The principal components analysis separated the three communities; the first and the second components explained 48% and 26% of the total variation, respectively. There is a high species richness and density of small and medium tall trees in the terrace and hill, in contrast with the low richness in the swamp zone with hyperdominance of one species and a bigger basal area. The dominance of species well adapted to stress caused by hydric excess in the swamp evidenced an environmental filter, that determines a composition and structure particular in the swamp. The studied forests have particular characteristics that differentiate them from other forests of low tropical lands, in particular, a high tree density, less species richness and lower mean wood density compared with Amazonia forests.
ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY IN Piptadenia moniliformis Benth. SEED LOTS CLASSIFIED BY SIZE AND COLOR
Authors: Azeredo Gilvaneide Alves , Paula Rinaldo César de , Valeri Sérgio Valiengo
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT Among the most widely used tests for evaluating seed vigor, electrical conductivity (EC) stands out as one of the most promising due to its speed and simplicity. This study aimed to verify if the EC test could be used to evaluate the physiological quality of seed lots of Piptadenia moniliformis Benth. A seed lot, which was classified by seed tegument color and size, was used based on seed retention in round-hole screens, sizes 11 and 15, constituting 10 sub-lots. Prior to germination and the EC test, the seeds were immersed in concentrated sulfuric acid for 20 minutes in order to overcome tegument dormancy. During the EC test, we soaked seeds in 75 mL of water at 25 ºC and tested eight soaking periods (2, 4, 6, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 h) and two seed quantities (25 and 50) per replicate. The EC test, regardless of the number of seeds or soaking period, was not adequate for evaluating the physiological quality of color- or size-classified seed lots from P. moniliformis Benth. .
EDAPHIC AND CLIMATIC RELATION AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE COMPOSITION FLORISTIC LOWER STRATUM IN A FLOODPLAIN FOREST, PARÁ, BRAZIL
Authors: Braga Elayne Oliveira , Jardim Mário Augusto Gonçalves
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT This work evaluated the soil and climate influence in the floristic composition of the lower stratum in a floodplain forest in the environmental protection area of Combu Island, in Belém, Pará. From February to April (high rainy period) and from May to July (less rainy period), all individuals with height ≤ 1 m were sampled and identified in four plots of 20 x 20 m divided into subplots of 1 m2. A sample of soil per plot was collected at the depth of 20 cm in the months of April and July. The relationship between floristic with edaphic and climatic conditions was evaluated by a canonical correspondence analysis (CCA). The floristic composition between the two studied periods was similar. Differently, the physico-chemical soil composition showed variation between the two periods. The CCA indicated a significant correlation between the distribution of species and edaphic factors, although most species were not influenced by soil variables, in particular the most abundant ones. Some species showed a relationship with In and fine sand, indicating the existence of preferential sites for some species.
ESTIMATE OF STAND DENSITY INDEX FOR EUCALYPTUS UROPHYLLA USING DIFFERENT FIT METHODS
Authors: Possato Ernani Lopes , Calegario Natalino , Nogueira Gilciano Saraiva , Melo Elliezer de Almeida , Alves Joyce de Almeida
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT The Reineke stand density index (SDI) was created on 1933 and remains as target of researches due to its importance on helping decision making regarding the management of population density. Part of such works is focused on the manner by which plots were selected and methods for the fit of Reineke model parameters in order to improve the definition of SDI value for the genetic material evaluated. The present study aimed to estimate the SDI value for Eucalyptus urophylla using the Reineke model fitted by the method of linear regression (LR) and stochastic frontier analysis (SFA). The database containing pairs of data number of stems per hectare (N) and mean quadratic diameter (Dq) was selected in three intensities, containing the 8, 30 and 43 plots of greatest density, and models were fitted by LR and SFA on each selected intensities. The intensity of data selection altered slightly the estimates of parameters and SDI when comparing the fits of each method. On the other hand, the adjust method influenced the mean estimated values of slope and SDI, which corresponded to -1.863 and 740 for LR and -1.582 and 810 for SFA.
Atención a la salud y morbimortalidad materna: un estudio de casos y controles de base hospitalaria en dos regiones de Colombia (Bogotá y Antioquia), 2009-2011
Authors: Yepes Francisco J. , Gómez Joaquin G. , Zuleta John Jairo , Londoño Juan Luis , Acosta-Reyes Jorge Luis , Sánchez-Gómez Luz Helena , Ramírez Marta L.
Published: December 2016

Resumen: El objetivo fue identificar si formas de pago y regímenes de aseguramiento están asociados con la mortalidad materna y morbilidad obstétrica extrema. Estudio de casos y controles de base hospitalaria en dos regiones de Colombia, 2009-2011. Los datos se obtuvieron de la historia clínica de cada gestante. Se utilizó regresión logística no condicional. El resultado fue: 1.011 pacientes, 337 casos y 674 controles. Ningún componente de calidad fue estadísticamente significativo en ambas regiones. En Bogotá, el riesgo de complicación obstétrica, significativamente mayor en Régimen Contributivo que en Subsidiado y no aseguradas; Antioquia, aunque hubo asociaciones similares, no estadísticamente significativas. Diferencias en morbilidad por régimen de pago no estadísticamente significativas en Antioquia ni Bogotá. Factores asociados a la morbimortalidad materna diferentes, según la población estudiada, lo que sugiere la necesidad de estudios locales para identificar factores determinantes propios y tomar decisiones pertinentes.
Factores maternos relacionados con el peso al nacer de recién nacidos a término, Colombia, 2002-2011
Authors: Estrada-Restrepo Alejandro , Restrepo-Mesa Sandra Lucía , Feria Natalia Del Carmen Ceballos , Santander Francisco Mardones
Published: December 2016

El estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar los factores maternos asociados con el peso al nacer, en Colombia, entre 2002-2011. Fue un estudio descriptivo, basado en información del Registro de Nacido Vivo de Colombia del Departamento Administrativo de Estadísticas Vitales, se clasificó el peso al nacer como: bajo peso al nacer < 2.500g, peso insuficiente 2.500-2.999g, peso adecuado 3.000-3.999g y macrosomía ≥ 4.000g. Para el análisis se utilizó la U Mann-Whitney, Kruskall Wallis y un modelo de regresión logística multinomial. Las mujeres con mayor probabilidad de recién nacidos con bajo peso fueron las de 35 años o más (OR = 1,4; IC95%: 1,39-1,4), con bajo nivel educativo (OR = 1,1; IC95%: 1,1-1,1), solteras (OR = 1,1; IC95%: 1,1-1,2), sin asistencia a controles prenatales (OR = 1,9; IC95%: 1,9-2,0) y de la zona rural (OR = 1,2; IC95%: 1,1-1,2). Las mujeres con mayor prevalencia de recién nacidos macrosómicos fueron de 35 años o más (OR = 1,1; IC95%: 1,1-1,1) y de 4 hijos o más (OR = 2,1; IC95%: 2,0-2,1). El peso insuficiente tuvo un comportamiento similar al bajo peso al nacer. En conclusión, los factores sociodemográficos y maternos influencian el peso al nacer de recién nacidos de mujeres colombianas.
Dentifrice Containing Extract of Rosmarinus officinalis Linn.: An Antimicrobial Evaluation
Authors: Valones Marcela Agne Alves ,   Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil, Higino Jane Sheila , Souza Paulo Roberto Eleutério , Crovella Sérgio , Caldas Júnior Arnaldo de França , Carvalho Alessandra de Albuquerque Tavares ,   Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil,   Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Brazil,   Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil
Published: December 2016

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of a dentifrice containing an alcoholic extract of rosemary on oral bacteria, compared to a commercially available herbal dentifrice. Standard strains of Streptococcus mutans (ATCC 25175), Streptococcus oralis (ATCC 9811) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus (ATCC 7469) were used, as well as different toothpastes based on rosemary (TR), on propolis (TH), triclosan (positive control) (TPC) and non-fluoridated dentifrice (negative control) (TNC). Bacteria were seeded in Petri dishes and paper discs soaked with dilutions of dentifrice placed on the plates. The inhibition halos were analyzed. It was observed that TR did not show statistical difference in relation to the TH to inhibit S. mutans and S. oralis, while TH was more active against L. rhamnosus. The toothpaste containing rosemary extract had the ability to inhibit the growth of S. mutans, S. oralis and L. rhamnosus, revealing an antimicrobial activity similar to commercially available toothpastes for inhibition of S. mutans and S. oralis.
Strontium Ranelate Effect on the Repair of Bone Defects and Molecular Components of the Cortical Bone of Rats
Authors: Rosa Jucely Aparecida da ,   Universidade de São Paulo,  Brazil, Sakane Kumiko Koibuchi , Santos Karina Cecília Panelli , Corrêa Vivian Bradaschia , Arana-Chavez Victor Elias , Oliveira Jefferson Xavier de ,   Universidade do Vale do Paraíba,  Brazil,   Universidade de São Paulo,  Brazil,   New York University School of Medicine,  USA
Published: December 2016

Abstract This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of treatment with strontium ranelate (SR) on the repair of bone defects and molecular components of bones in femurs. Adult female rats (n=27) were subjected to ovariectomy (OVX) or Sham surgery. Thirty days after surgery, a defect was made in the femur and the animals were then divided into three groups: OVX, SHAM and OVX+SR. Euthanasia was performed four weeks after the bone defect surgery. Repair in bone defect was assessed by computed microtomography (μCT) and chemical composition of cortical bone was analyzed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The trabecular thickness (Tb.Th) of the newly formed bone in the OVX+SR group was significantly higher than that for the OVX group. The collagen maturity in the OVX+SR group was smaller than in the other two groups. In this group, a significant increase in the amount of strontium (Sr) and a decrease in the amount of calcium (Ca) embedded to bone tissue were also observed. Systemic treatment with SR improved microarchitecture of the newly formed bone inside the defect, but decreased cross-linking of mature collagen in cortical bone.
Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Two Bis-Acryl Composite Resins Using Human Gingival Fibroblasts
Authors: Gonçalves Fabiano Palmeira ,   Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil, Alves Gutemberg , Guimarães Júnior Vladi Oliveira , Gallito Marco Antônio , Oliveira Felipe , Scelza Míriam Zaccaro ,   Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil
Published: December 2016

Abstract Bis-acryl resins are used for temporary dental restorations and have shown advantages over other materials. The aim of this work was to evaluate the in vitro cytotoxicity of two bis-acryl composite resins (Protemp 4 and Luxatemp Star), obtained at 1, 7 and 40 days after mixing the resin components, using a standardized assay employing human primary cells closely related to oral tissues. Human gingival fibroblast cell cultures were exposed for 24 h to either bis-acryl composite resins, polystyrene beads (negative control) and latex (positive control) extracts obtained after incubation by the different periods, at 37 °C under 5% CO2. Cell viability was evaluated using a multiparametric procedure involving sequential assessment (using the same cells) of mitochondrial activity (XTT assay), membrane integrity (neutral red test) and total cell density (crystal violet dye exclusion test). The cells exposed to the resin extracts showed cell viability indexes exceeding 75% after 24 h. Even when cells were exposed to extracts prepared with longer conditioning times, the bis-acryl composite resins showed no significant cytotoxic effects (p>0.05), compared to the control group or in relation to the first 24 h of contact with the products. There were no differences among the results obtained for the bis-acryl composite resins evaluated 24 h, 7 days and 40 days after mixing. It may be concluded that the bis-acryl resins Protemp 4 and Luxatemp Star were cytocompatible with human gingival fibroblasts, suggesting that both materials are suitable for use in contact with human tissues.
Association between Facial Type and Mandibular Canal Morphology - Analysis in Digital Panoramic Radiographs
Authors: Schmidt Ana Paula Guidi ,   Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil, Rossi Ana Cláudia , Freire Alexandre Rodrigues , Groppo Francisco Carlos , Prado Felippe Bevilacqua ,   Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil
Published: December 2016

Abstract In this study we investigate the association between facial type and mandibular canal course morphology analysing this in digital panoramic radiographs images. We used 603 digital images from panoramic radiographs. We selected only panoramic radiographs of fully dentate individuals, who had all lower molars bilaterally and with complete root formation. The sample distribution was determined by facial type and sex. The course of the mandibular canal, as seen in the panoramic radiographs, was classified into 3 types, bilaterally. The classification used was: type 1 if the mandibular canal is in contact or is positioned at most 2 mm from the root apex of the three permanent molars; type 2 if the mandibular canal is located halfway between the root apex of the three permanent molars and a half away from the mandibular basis; and type 3 if the mandibular canal is in contact with or approaches, a maximum of 2 mm from the cortical bone of the mandibular basis. For results, the data were analyzed by Chi-square test (p<0.05). Data analysis (Chi-square) showed there were more canals type 2 (p=0.0012) and fewer canals type 1 (p=0.0336) in females than in males, without association with the facial types. In conclusion, the facial type does not associated with the mandibular canal course analyzed.
Antimicrobial Effect and Surface Tension of Some Chelating Solutions with Added Surfactants
Authors: Giardino Luciano ,   Scientist Researcher, Italy, Andrade Flaviana Bombarda de , Beltrami Riccardo ,   Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil,   University of Pavia, Italy
Published: December 2016

Abstract This study assessed the antimicrobial efficacy and surface tension of established irrigating solutions with a new experimental chelating solution in infected dentin tubes. Twenty-five specimens were randomly assigned to each of the irrigating solutions. Twenty specimens were used as negative and positive controls. After 21 days of contamination with E. faecalis, the irrigating solutions MTAD, QMiX and Tetraclean NA were delivered into each infected root canal. The solutions were removed and dentin samples were withdrawn from the root canals with sterile low-speed round burs with increasing ISO diameters. The dentin powder samples obtained with each bur were immediately collected in separate test tubes containing 3 mL of BHI broth. After that, 100 μL from each test tube was cultured on blood agar. The grown colonies were counted and recorded as colony-forming units (CFU). The surface tension of the irrigants was measured using a Cahn DCA-322 Dynamic Contact Angle Analyzer. A Kruskal Wallis nonparametric ANOVA and a Friedman test were used (p<0.05). Tetraclean NA showed lower surface tension and CFU values than MTAD and QMiX. Better antibacterial action and low surface tension were observed for Tetraclean NA, probably due to the improved penetration into the root canal and dentinal tubes
Low-Fusing Porcelain Glaze Application on 3Y-TZP Surfaces can Enhance Zirconia-Porcelain Adhesion
Authors: Yamamoto Lígia Tiaki ,   Univ Estadual Paulista,  Brazil, Rodrigues Vinícius Anéas , Dornelles Lucio Strazzabosco , Bottino Marco Antonio , Valandro Luiz Felipe , Melo Renata Marques de ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Maria,  Brazil
Published: December 2016

Abstract The aim of this study was to assess whether surface treatment improves zirconia-porcelain adhesion. The 3Y-TZP blocks were cut into squares, then polished and sintered. The zirconia surface treatments were performed as follows: no treatment (C); tribochemical silica coating (TBS); glaze application + hydrofluoric acid etching (GA); glaze application + hydrofluoric acid etching + silanization (GAS); deposition of silica nanofilm (NF). After treatments, veneering porcelain cylinders (3.3 x 3.3 mm) were built up on all specimens and fired. Then the specimens were subjected to thermal cycling (6000 cycles), and subjected to shear test. Fractures were analyzed by stereomicroscopy and SEM. Data were statistically analyzed by 1-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (5%). Zirconia-porcelain bond strength was affected by the ceramic surface treatments (p=0.0001). GA (19.5±3 MPa) and GAS (16.2±4 MPa) recorded the highest bond strength values, while control group had the lowest bond value (10.1±4 MPa). Adhesive failure of the samples predominated. Therefore, glaze application as 3Y-TZP treatment before veneering porcelain stratification may enhance zirconia-porcelain adhesion.
Comparison of Face-To-Face Interview and Telephone Methods of Administration on the Ecohis Scores
Authors: Ortiz Fernanda Ruffo ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Maria,  Brazil, Santos Mariana Dantas dos , Landenberger Tatiana , Emmanuelli Bruno , Agostini Bernardo Antonio , Ardenghi Thiago Machado ,   Universidade Federal de Pelotas,  Brazil
Published: December 2016

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the administration of the Brazilian version of Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS) questionnaire, applied by face-to-face and telephone format. A randomized sample of 76 parents/guardians of children up to 6 years old was selected in a Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of the Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil. Patients were randomly selected for 2 different groups, according to administration sequence: F-T (Face-to-face-Telephone) and T-F (Telephone-Face-to-face). Two interviewers administered the ECOHIS questionnaire with 2 week interval between the methods. The reliability between sections of the different methods of administration was assessed by Cronbach's alpha and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC). There were differences in means of the ECOHIS between face-to-face and telephone methods. However, the value Cronbach's alpha were between 0.94-0.96, and value ICC ranged from 0.91-0.93, proving to be acceptable values. The Bland-Altman plots confirmed the results of reliability tests, supporting the accuracy of the methods. Although there is a slight difference in the scores, the use of both mode of administration of the ECOHIS yields reliable data when single method is used from the beginning to the end of the study. The results provided evidence to use either Face-to-face or Telephone method of administration of the ECOHIS
Pindo Palm fruit yield and its relationship with edaphic factors in natural populations in Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Schlindwein Gilson , Tonietto Adilson , Abichequer André Dabdab , Azambuja Augusto Cruz de , Lisboa Bruno Brito , Vargas Luciano Kayser
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to evaluate the fruit yield of naturally occurring populations of Pindo palms ( Butia odorata ) in different habitats and agricultural ecosystems. Three areas were selected in the municipalities of Barra do Ribeiro, Tapes and Arambaré, all of which are located on the Litoral Médio in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Eleven 25x100m² plots were selected in the aforementioned areas, and fruit yield was evaluated in the 2008 and 2009 seasons. Chemical conditions of the soil in each plot, elevation of terrain, height, and density of the reproductive Pindo palms were also assessed. Data analysis revealed a strong correlation between the edaphic conditions and the yield from the Pindo palms. Tapes Pindo palms exhibited higher fruit yield as a result of an increase in the number of bunches produced per plant, along with highly fertile soils and greater availability of calcium and magnesium. The lowest fruit yields were linked to nutrient-poor soils in Brachiaria pastures, as well as sandy plains containing high levels of sodium. Changes in the characteristics of the soils associated with habitat and management influenced the fruit yield of Pindo palms.
Meloidogyne and Pratylenchus species in sugarcane fields in the state of Alagoas, Brazil
Authors: Noronha Marissônia de Araujo , Muniz Maria de Fátima Silva , Cruz Marcelo de Menezes , Assunção Mayara Castro , Castro José Mauro da Cunha e , Oliveira Ellen Rebecca Lopes de , Miranda Camila Gonçalves dos Santos , Machado Andressa Cristina Zamboni
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to accomplish a survey on populations of Meloidogyne and Pratylenchus species in sugarcane farming areas in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. Twenty samples of soil and roots were processed to extract and quantify nematodes; however, the identification of Meloidogyne species was performed using only 12 samples. Pratylenchus spp. were reported at moderate population levels of 68-1556 specimens 50g-1 of roots and 2-298 specimens 100cm-3 of soil in twenty analyzed samples. For Meloidogyne spp., these values were of 12-487 specimens 50g-1 of roots and 0-140 specimens 100cm-3 of soil. Based on electrophoresis of esterase isozymes, M. incognita was reported to be the most frequent species, followed by M. javanica and M. arenaria. Pratylenchus species identified through morphometrical and morphological characteristics were P. zeae and P. brachyurus , with predominance for the first species. No significant correlation (P≤0.05) were reported between nematode populations and sugarcane cropping systems.
Ethylene, 1-methylcyclopropene and silver thiosulfate on the post-production of ornamental pepper
Authors: Lima Paula Cristina Carvalho , Ribeiro Wellington Souto , Oliveira Milena Maria Tomaz de , Costa Lucas Cavalcante da , Finger Fernando Luiz
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT: Species from Capsicum genus are used for different purposes and in more recent years as ornamental potted plant. Despite the increased commercial importance, there are only a few studies on the environmental factors affecting the post-production shelf life of these ornamental plants. The presence of ethylene induces various responses on potted peppers, reducing the shelf life of sensitive cultivars. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of ethylene and the inhibitors of ethylene action, 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) and silver thiosulfate (STS) on the shelf life of potted 'Calypso' and 'MG 302' peppers. Cultivar 'MG 302' showed intermediate sensitivity to ethylene action, while the cultivar 'Calypso' showed complete abscission of leaves when exposed to ethylene. In both cultivars, treatment with STS + Ethylene presented symptoms of phytotoxicity in plants, while treatment with 1-MCP + Ethylene was effective in delaying senescence and abscission for the cultivar 'MG 302', while cultivar 'Calypso' showed abscission similar to control plants. Plants treated with STS showed the longest durability when compared to the other treatments, about six days for 'Calypso' and 18 days for 'MG 302'. Nevertheless, plants treated with 1-MCP also exhibited good shelf life, about six days for 'Calypso' and nine days for the 'MG 302'. Although the treatment with STS was more efficient on the plants shelf life, did not completely block the action of ethylene and exhibited some phytotoxicity, while the treatment with 1-MCP had good efficiency without inducing any toxicity.
Leptospirosis in native mixed-breed sheep slaughtered in a semiarid region of Brazil
Authors: Costa Diego Figueiredo da , Silva Aline Ferreira da , Brasil Arthur Willian de Lima , Loureiro Ana Paula Pereira , Santos Fabrine Alexandre dos , Azevedo Sergio Santos de , Lilenbaum Walter , Alves Clebert José
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT: Sheep breeding is an economic activity of great value for the Brazilian livestock industry, and infectious diseases can significantly compromise its productivity. The aim of this study was to detect Leptospira spp. in mixed breed sheep from a semiarid region of the State of Paraíba, Northeast Brazil. In total, 49 blood and renal tissue samples, as well as 25 urine samples, were collected from 49 sheep in the slaughter line. The microscopic agglutination test (MAT) was used to verify the presence of anti -Leptospira spp. antibodies in blood samples. Renal tissue and urine samples were analyzed by both PCR and bacterial culture. Sero reactivity was observed in 8.2% (4/49) of animals. Three renal samples were positive for leptospiral DNA by PCR although all urine samples were negative. No leptospires in pure culture were recovered from the samples tested. Low prevalence of Leptospira spp. observed by serology and PCR suggested that the rusticity of the mixed-breed sheep may have contributed to the low occurrence of leptospirosis in the semiarid region investigated.
Validation of an instrument for evaluating health care services to ostomized people
Authors: Moraes Juliano Teixeira , Amaral Carlos Faria Santos , Borges Eline Lima , Ribeiro Mauro Souza , Guimarães Eliete Albano Azevedo
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT Objectives: to develop and validate an array of analysis and judgment for the evaluation of Health Care Services of people with stomas. Methods: cross-sectional study in 28 health facilities in the state of Minas Gerais. A descriptive analysis of the instrument and a study of its psychometric properties were performed. We used the Delphi technique for the validation of content and appearance. A psychometric analysis was carried out through the study of the reliability and validity of the measures obtained with the instrument. Results: it was possible to construct an array analysis and judgment with 16 components (with scores from zero to five) grouped according to size and structure and process considered essential to evaluate the service. The results achieved in the reliability for structure and process, through the Cronbach alpha coefficient (α = 0.771 and α = 0.809, respectively), and the validity of content and construct demonstrated good internal consistency and satisfactory validity. An exploratory factor analysis indicated the item "main activity performed in the unit" as a limitation of the scale. Conclusion: the study provides a new tool for the evaluation of structure and process of Health Care Services of a Person with a stoma.
Repercussions of imprisonment for conjugal violence: discourses of men
Authors: Sousa Anderson Reis de , Pereira Álvaro , Paixão Gilvânia Patrícia do Nascimento , Pereira Nadirlene Gomes , Campos Luana Moura , Couto Telmara Menezes
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: to know the consequences that men experience related to incarceration by conjugal violence. Methods: qualitative study on 20 men in jail and indicted in criminal processes related to conjugal violence in a Court specialized in Family and Domestic Violence against women. The interviews were classified based on Collective Subject Discourse method, using NVIVO(r) software. Results: the collective discourse shows that the experience of preventive imprisonment starts a process of family dismantling, social stigma, financial hardship and psycho-emotional symptoms such as phobia, depression, hypertension, and headaches. Conclusion: due to the physical, mental and social consequences of the conjugal violence-related imprisonment experience, it is urgent to look carefully into the somatization process as well as to the prevention strategies regarding this process.
Mobilization of hematopoietic progenitor cells for autologous transportation: consensus recommendations
Authors: Duarte Fernando Barroso , Prado Benedito de Pina Almeida , Vieira Garles Miller Matias , Costa Luciano J.
Published: December 2016

SUMMARY Selected patients with certain hematological malignancies and solid tumors have the potential to achieve long-term survival with autologous hematopoietic progenitor cell transplant. The collection of these cells in peripheral blood avoids multiple bone marrow aspirations, results in faster engraftment and allows treatment of patients with infection, fibrosis, or bone marrow hypocellularity. However, for the procedure to be successful, it is essential to mobilize a sufficient number of progenitor cells from the bone marrow into the blood circulation. Therefore, a group of Brazilian experts met in order to develop recommendations for mobilization strategies adapted to the reality of the Brazilian national health system, which could help minimize the risk of failure, reduce toxicity and improve the allocation of financial resources.