bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biological Dosimetry - Cytogenetics Findings At Persons Occupationally Exposed To Ionizing Radiation
Authors: Ćatović Amra , Tanacković Fikreta
Published: May 2018

A large number of physical and chemical agents are capable to course chromosomal aberrations. Ionizing radiation is frequent and well known course of chromosomal aberrations. If deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is irradiated before synthesis chromosomal-type aberrations are caused. Chromatid-type aberrations are results of DNA damages occurred during or after synthesis. Some of these changes could exist at patients several years after exposition. Biological dosimetry-cytogenetics analysis of persons occupational exposed to ionizing radiation in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina have been carried out in "Center for Human Genetics" of Medical Faculty in Sarajevo. In this study we have evaluated cytogenetics findings of persons employed in a zone of radiation. Cytogenetics findings have been demonstrated in allowed limit in 154 (81.1%) examinees, and cytogenetics findings were out of normal values in 36 (18.9%) examinees. The majorities who have been employed in a zone of ionizing radiation were in age group 40-44 (25.3%) and age group 45-49 (24.7%). Radiological technicians (35.7%) were exposed the most to ionizing radiation, than clinical nurse specialists (14.7%), radiologists (11.1), physicians (7.4%) machines technicians (6.3%), pneumologists (4.7%), orthopedists (4.2%) and scrub nurses (4.2%). Biological dosimetry-cytogenetics analysis have been carried out at 108 (56.8%) male and 82 (43.2%) female examinees. The most frequent aberration have been presented with 26.8% in the form of acentric fragments, than chromatid fragments with 21.2%, dicentric chromosomes with 19.5%, gaps with 18.7%, minutes with 12.2% and inter-arm interchanges with 1.6%.
Chronic Low Back Pain in Individuals with Lower-limb Amputation
Authors: Kušljugić Ademir , Kapidžić-Duraković Suada , Kudumović Zijada , Čičkušić Amela
Published: May 2018

Low back pain (LBP) is a common condition in individuals which experienced psychology and physical trauma. LBP is usually found in persons with lower-limb amputation (LLA), as the most common sign of somatisation or inappropriately made prostheses. Our goal was to investigate cases of chronic pain syndrome in persons with LLA and to determine factors, which influence their functional inability due to LBP. Pain after LLA has been studied. 37 persons, including 26 war veterans (70.2 %) and 11 (29.8 %) civilians with LLA due to an illness, were examined. All participants gave their informed consent and filled Oswestry index of disability due to chronic LBP, divided into 10 sections with 6 questions each, with marks in the range 0-5. The average age of 37 analyzed participants with LLA was 46.2+-10.92 years. 30 participants (81.1 %) were married, 4 (10.8 %) were single and 3 (8.1 %) were widows. 27 (73.0 %) participants had below the knee amputation, 5 (13.5 %) had above the knee amputation and 5 (13.5 %) had foot amputation. 33 (89.6 %) participants experienced chronic LBP in the last 2-10 years and 4 (10.8 %) did not have pains. According to Oswestry index for chronic pain higher level of social functionality was found in civilian amputees than in war veterans (p<0.05). Married civilian amputees have higher level of disability during seating (p<0.01), sleeping (p<0.01) and traveling (p<0.05). Higher level of social disorder among civilian amputees is due to the fact that they belong to older group of participants which usually have social integration at the lower degree. More serious problems during seating, traveling and sleeping among this group are probably due to co morbidity. Chronic LBP was found among 89.6 % of the participants. Higher level of social disorder, problems during seating, traveling and sleeping were identified in the civilian amputees and the married participants.
Serum Growth Hormone and Glucose Levels in Acute Exercise and in the Recovery Period in Athletes
Authors: Kučukalić-Selimović Elma , Hadžović-Džuvo Almira , Nakaš-Ićindić Emina , Dražeta Zdenka
Published: May 2018

Growth hormone exerts several metabolic effects, including effects on proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Among the many metabolic activities of GH, two contradictory actions were described: acute and early insulin-like activity and chronic and late anti-insulin like activity also called diabetogenic activity. A dramatic increase in plasma concentration of GH was found during endurance exercise, but its role during exercise is not well known. According to its metabolic effects a possible role of growth hormone may be in maintenance of glucose level during exercise. The aim of this study was to analyze dynamics of changes in GH and glucose levels during acute workload and in the recovery period, in a group of well trained athletes. All the subjects exercised for 30 minutes on cycle ergometer in sitting position (work intensity 50% of VO2 max, RPM 60/min). Serum GH concentrations were measured by IRMA (immunoradiometric assays) method in blood samples obtained at rest and 6-min intervals during exercise, and 15-min intervals during recovery period. Serum glucose levels were determined by standard enzymatic method glucose oxidase (GOD PAP) at the same intervals. There were no correlations between serum GH and glucose levels either during exercise or in the recovery period. There were no differences between glucose levels during exercise, so we can not exclude possible role of GH in glucose concentration maintenance.
Brucella Melitensis Review of the Human Infection Case
Authors: Zvizdić Šukrija , Čengić Dževad , Bratić Maja , Mehanić Snježana , Pinjo Fikret , Hamzić Sadeta
Published: May 2018

Brucella spp. prosthetic joint infections are infrequently reported in the literature, particularly in returning travellers, and optimal treatment is unknown.METHOD:We describe a prosthetic joint infection (PJI) caused by Brucella melitensis in a traveller returning to the UK from Thailand, which we believe to be the first detailed report of brucellosis in a traveller returning from this area. The 23 patients with Brucella-related PJI reported in the literature are summarised, together with our case.RESULTS:The diagnosis of Brucella-related PJI is difficult to make; only 30% of blood cultures and 75% of joint aspiration cultures were positive in the reported cases. Culture of intraoperative samples provides the best diagnostic yield. In the absence of radiological evidence of joint loosening, combination antimicrobial therapy alone may be appropriate treatment in the first instance; this was successful in 6/7 [86%] of patients, though small numbers of patients and the likelihood of reporting bias warrant caution in drawing any firm conclusions about optimal treatment. Aerosolisation of synovial fluid during joint aspiration procedures and nosocomial infection has been described.CONCLUSIONS:Brucella-related PJI should be considered in the differential of travellers returning from endemic areas with PJI, including Thailand. Personal protective equipment including fit tested filtering face piece-3 (FFP3) mask or equivalent is recommended for personnel carrying out joint aspiration when brucellosis is suspected. Travellers can reduce the risk of brucellosis by avoiding unpasteurised dairy products and animal contact (particularly on farms and abattoirs) in endemic areas and should be counselled regarding these risks as part of their pre-travel assessment.
Ventilator Function Improvement in Patients Undergoing Regular Hemodialysis: Relation to Sex Diﬀerences
Authors: Kovačević Peđa , Matavulj Amela , Veljković Slavimir , Rajkovača Zvezdana , Ponorac Nenad , Huskić Jasminko
Published: May 2018

Uremic lung is different entity then oedema present in cardiovascular diseases or in adult respiratory distress syndrome as well. This state is one of the possible complications in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) receiving regular hemodialysis (HD). There are several studies suggesting that in these patients in 30-40% cases pulmonary hypertension was developed. It is known that patients with primary pulmonary hypertension have peripheral airway obstruction The data also showed that primary as well secondary pulmonary hypertension are more often developed in females; even real reason is still unknown. The aim of the study was to estimate the ventilator functionimprovement in patients with CRF receiving regular HD related to sex differences. The study population consisted in 39 patients with CRF, with no cardiac and pulmonary diseases. These patients were treated by regular hemodialysis using bicarbonate or acetate mode, respectively. They were divided into two groups according to the sex. Spirometry parameters before and after onset of hemodialysis were recorded. The results were analyzed using Student t-test and presented as mean +/-SD. All p values <0,05 were considered significant. The result showed that ventilatory function in male patients is significantly improved, especially VC and FEV1, whereas in female patientsimprovement had not statistical significance. It can be concluded that one of the possible reasons for slight improvement of ventilatorfunction in female patients is pulmonary hypertension.
Expression of p53, bcl-2, and ki-67 Proteins in the Inﬂammatory Regenerative and Dysplastic Epithelial Lesions of Flat Colonic Mucosa
Authors: Radović Svjetlana , Vukobrat-Bijedić Zora , Selak Ivan , Babić Mirsad
Published: May 2018

The aim of the study was to define the distribution of p53, bcl-2 and Ki-67 proteins in the inflammatory-regenerative and dysplastic lesionsof the colon mucosa. The relationship between the presentation of p53, bcl-2 and Ki-67 proteins and the intensity of the inflammatory-regenerative and dysplastic lesions in the colon flat mucosa was investigated as well. Biopsy specimens from 270 patients were examined: 74 were classified as inflammatory-regenerative and 196 as dysplastic lesions (108 mild, 58 moderate, and 30 severe dysplasia). The expression of all three proteins was assessed on the basis of location, quantity, and intensity of immunostaining, by counting antigen positive cells, in comparison with normal mucosa and adenocarcinoma. p53 protein appears only in sporadic cases (6.6%) of severe dysplasia. Bcl-2 expression appears significantly (p<0.005) more often in cases of mild dysplasia (61.1%) compared to inflammatory-regenerative mucosa (14.8%). In cases of mild dysplasia, bcl-2 positive cells were spreading from the lower third to the middle third of the crypts. Bcl-2 expression was maintained through the stadiums of moderate and severe dysplasia (75.8%), where antigen positive cells were found all along the crypts. A significant increase (p<0.005) in the expression of nuclear protein Ki-67 was noticed in the stadiums of moderate (labelling index =26.3) compared to mild dysplasia (labelling index=16.7), and severe (labelling index=36.7) compared to moderate dysplasia, where the zone of cellular proliferation was widen along the whole crypt length. In the process of the development of epithelial dysplasia in the flat mucosa of colon a degree of the gene p53 alteration is low and appears only in sporadic cases of severe dysplasia. Mutation of the bcl-2 gene is involved in the genesis of the lesion but not in its progression to carcinoma. Increased expressionof Ki-67 protein speaks in favour of an increased cellular proliferation which, together with the above mentioned mechanisms, is involved in the process of occurrence and progression of epithelial dysplasia in the flat mucosa of colon.
Eradication of Typhus Exanthematicus in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Puvačić Zlatko , Bešlagić Edina , Zvizdić Šukrija , Puvačić Sandra , Ravlija Jelena , Hamzić Sadeta
Published: May 2018

Typhus exanthematicus in Bosnia and Herzegovina held in endemic areas from which especially quickly began spread after 1945. That year, in 1945, one hundred epidemics of typhus fever appeared, with the highest incidence rate in Europe of 215.04 per 1,000. Directions of unique program in the world were to eradicate lice of the body, but also establish monitoring of the recidivism, Brill-Zinsser disease. Since 1971, typhus exanthematicus (classical typhus) hasn't appeared in Bosnia and Herzegovina, so epidemic typhus can considered as an eradicated communicable disease.
Morphologic Findings of the Ischemic Myocardium
Authors: Hasanović Aida , Mornjaković Zakira , Faruk Dilberović Branko , Dilberović Faruk
Published: May 2018

This study assesses the relation between qualitative and quantitative findings of myocytes and interstitial connective tissue in the ischemic heart disease. Qualitative and quantitative changes of myocytes and interstitial connective tissue were studied on the serial cross myocardial sections from 20 autopsied hearts with ischemic lesions, stained by immunohistochemistry using a monoclonal antibody (von Willebrand factor) and with hematoxylin-eosin method. Myocardial sections included proximal and distal part of occlusion and area of occlusion of coronary vessels. The volume densities (V V) of the cardiac myocytes and interstitial fibrosis in the group with coronary occlusion were examined stereologically and compared with control group. The findings showed a significant reduction in the volume density of myocytes and an increase in the volume density of interstitial fibrosis in patients with coronary occlusion compared with control group. Significant reduction in the volume density of myocytes and an increase in volume density of interstitial fibrosis were greater in the distal part of occlusion and area of occlusion, than in the proximal part of the occlusion. Our stereological results give useful quantitative information's of changes in myocardium parts during coronary occlusion as well as in normal conditions, and represent objective proof of significant changes in ischemic myocardium described by qualitative analyses.
Athlete’s Heart Syndrome and Echocardiographic Changes
Authors: Kreso Amir , Arslanagić Amila
Published: May 2018

The study was designed with the main intent to assess and explain the differences between athlete’s heart syndrome and the heart of healthy non-athletes, and to distinguish between physiological and pathological heart condition. Prolonged athletic training causes changes in heart that are termed “athlete’s heart syndrome’! Athlete’s heart diagnosis and related issues are a great challenge due to complementary morphological, functional and electro-physiological changes that may indicate both physiological and pathological condition. The study included 150 subjects, of those 100 were active athletes and 50 were in control group. The study protocol included one clinical examination, one electrocardiogram and one echocardiograph for each subject. Average age was 20,51±8,51 in the athletes and 21,48±2,53 in control group. Significantly higher average left ventricle (LV) mass (401,23g vs. 143,23g) and LV mass index (196,05g/m2 vs. 83,98g/m2) was found in the athletes (p<0,05). The study showed increased mass and wall thickness with usual inner dimensions of athlete’s heart. Systolic and diastolic function of athlete’s heart is normal. Athlete’s heart with these features is a healthy heart.
Dermal Squamomelanocytic Tumor: Neoplasm of Uncertain Biological Potential
Authors: Dorić Mirsad , Radović Svjetlana , Kuskunović Suada , Hukić Ajna , Babić Mirsad , Tomić Ivana , Selak Ivan
Published: May 2018

We report a case of exceedingly rare cutaneous neoplasm with histological features of malignancy and uncertain biological potential. The nodular, darkly pigmented facial tumor with central exulceration, size 12x10x7 mm, of the skin 61-year-old man preauricular left was completely exised.Histologically tumor consists of atypical squamous cells, which express signs of moderate to significant pleomorphism, mitotically active, with foci forming of parakeratotic horn cysts (“pearls”). Characteristically tumor also consists of large number of atypical melanocytes with multifocal pattern, inserted between atypical squamous cells, and which contain large amount of dark brown pigment melanin. Immunohistochemically, squamous cells stain positively with keratin (CK116), melanocytes were stained with S -100 protein, HMB 45, and vimentin, but failed to stain with CK 116.To our knowledge this is the sixth reported case in world literature. The follow-up time of four years no evidence of recurrence or metastasis, similar all reported cases, but it is too short period in estimation to guarantee a benign course. However, it appears that this group of neoplasm may have different prognosis from pure squamous carcinoma or malignant melanoma.
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: Analysis of Genetic Instability of Microsatellites Loci and Genetic Alternations of Tumor Suppressor Genes
Authors: Hadžiavdić Vesna , Eminović Izet , Aščerić Mensura , Komel Radovan
Published: May 2018

Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an autosomal dominant illness with the highest risk for appearance of colorectal cancer’s disease. In our study, we have used Bethesda criteria that define colorectal cancers which can be tested on microsatellite instability. The aim of our study is make an analysis of microsatellite instability (MSI), appearance of RER+ phenotype, genetic alteration of tumor suppressor genes as like as one of responsible factor for genesis of adenomatous polyposis. The base for this study were shown families with clinical diagnosed FAP. In this study two families with clinical diagnosed adenomatous polyposis were involved. Our study of both families showed that three tumor tissues belonged to RER negative phenotype, but only one belonged to RER positive phenotype. Microsatellite analysis showed instability of mononucleotide marker Bat 40 at 4 samples and Bat 26 at 2 samples, but Bat 25 and in 1 sample. Dinucleotide marker TP 53 did no show any microsatellite alterations. Genetic alteration of tumor suppressor gene APC appeared at 4 samples, p53 at 3 samples, RB1 at 2 samples and NM23 only at 1 sample, but tumor suppressor genes DCC1 and DCC2 were homozygote. Our results are agree with results of earlier studies and also the got results confirm the fact that loss of heterozygosity of tumor suppressor gene APC and p53 are responsible for genesis of adenomatous polypose and it also represents the characteristic of genetic changes FAP’s patients in our region.
Polymorphism in Methylentetrahydrofolate Reductase Gene: Important Role in Diseases
Authors: Kiseljaković Emina , Jadrić Radivoj , Hasić Sabaheta , Skenderi Faruk , Resić Halima , Winterhalter-Jadrić Mira
Published: May 2018

It has been recognized that some people have a genetic variant which leads to elevated levels of homocysteine and impairs ability to process folate. This condition was recognized as independent risk factor of coronary heart disease. Recently, connection between this termolabile mutation of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase and numerous conditions and diseases has been established. Aim of this review is to draw attention to this interesting area in medicine. Additionally, well defined study about presence and frequency of gene polymorphism in our region will provide proper diagnosis and achieve possible delay of development of diseases with vitamin supplementation.
Vascularisation of Pectoralis Maior Myocutaneous Flap - Anatomical Study in Human Fetuses and Cadavers
Authors: Kovačević Predrag , Ugrenović Slađana , Kovačević Tatjana
Published: May 2018

Pectoral major flap is one of most frequently used flaps in head and neck reconstruction. The wide attractiveness of this flap is based on secure vascular stalk made from pectoral branch of thoracoacromial artery. The aim of study was to analyze the variations in vascular supply of pectoral major muscle. The investigation was performed on 30 fetuses from 20 to 36 gestation week both gender. For determining vascular network the samples injected with barium sulphate were subjected to Spalteholtz technique, and on 30 fresh cadavers where and we performed injection of Metilen blue 1% in pectoral branch of thoracoacromial artery. In 87% we found one pectoral branch and in 13 % two branches for pectoral muscle were found. Before entering the muscle, pectoral branch is dividing in two terminal branches (67%). In all cases lateral part of pectoral muscle is supplied by branch of lateral thoracic artery. The average area of dyed skin was 13 x 20 cm in region between III and VI rib and from parasternal line to anterior axillar line. The average distance of most distal part of dyed skin to midclavicular point was 24 cm. The pectoral branch of thoracoactomial artery obtains main blood supply for pectoral major muscle mass and despite of anatomical variations can be defined as main pedicle for musculocutaneous flap. Dyed skin confirms that pectoral major flap has defined skin territory sufficient for reconstructions in head and neck area.
Urinary Hippuric Acid after Ingestion of Edible Fruits
Authors: Toromanović Jasmin , Kovač-Bešović Elvira , Šapčanin Aida , Tahirović Ismet , Rimpapa Zlatan , Kroyer Gerhard , Sofić Emin
Published: May 2018

Aim of this study was to evaluate the biotransformation of simple phenols after ingestion of edible fruits and mixed food. It was analyzed hippuric acid in urine as biomarker of conjugation in the liver cells of glycine with aromatic phenolic acids such benzoic and salicylic acid from ingested food. Measurement of hippuric acid in urine samples of 10 healthy individuals: 5 female and 5 male with a mean age 51,5 years were recruited to participate in this study. Urine samples were collected for 24 hours. The additional meals 300 g of fruits: blueberry, cherry, raspberry, melon, blackberry and mixed food were given immediately before the 24 hr urine sampling. Otherwise, the meals given during 24 hr was a usually food. Biotransformation of phenols in edible fruits, that are together with liver glycins precursors of hippuric acid biosynthesis, was evaluated by direct spectrophotometric measurement of excreted hippuric acid in urine at 410 nm. It was established that the highest quantity of hippuric acid was after ingestion of 300g of bilberry fruits (p< 0,003), and same quantity of cherries (p< 0,003). Concentration of excreted hippuric acid was twice higher after ingestion of these fruits in comparison with hippuric acid concentrations in urine after ingestion of common - mixed food. Quantity of biosynthesised hippuric acid was in direct correlation with the concentrations of its precursors, primarily phenol acids and other simple aromatic acids ingested with food.
Correlation of Autoantibodies Presence Detected By IFA-anti-dsDNA, IFA-AMA and Immunoblotting with Corresponding Data in Clinical Management of Autoimmune Diseases
Authors: Subašić Đemo , Karamehić Jasenko , Ljuca Farid , Gavrankapetanović Faris , Delić-Šarac Marina , Eminović Izet , Kovačević Dragan
Published: May 2018

Diagnosis and management of patients with SLE (Systemic Lupus Eritematosus), autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), involves specific diagnostic tests, such as IFA-AMA, IFA anti-dsDNA and immunoblotting for the detection of autoantibodies for specific autoantigens (mitochondria, dsDNA, M2, LKM-1, LC-1, SLA/LP). We established specific correlation between the detected autoantibodies and corresponding clinical findings.The total of 813 serum specimens were probed with IFA-anti-dsDNA, 98 of which tested positive. We also performed dilution analysis to the end point for all the positive specimens. Numerous specimens were tested by IFA, AMA and immunoblotting.
Investigation of Rhodopsin Chromophore Photoisomerization Based on the Quantum-Classical Model
Authors: Shigaev A.S. , Feldman T.B. , Nadtochenko V.A. , Ostrovsky M.A. , Lakhno V.D.
Published: May 2018

A quantum-classical model of cis-trans photoisomerization of the visual pigment rhodopsin chromophore was investigated in wide ranges of parameters. The quantum subsystem of the model includes three electronic states for rhodopsin: the ground state, the excited state, and the ground state of primary photoproduct. The local temperature of the mass points of the classical subsystem was used as a main reference quantity. The best agreement with experimental data was shown to be in the range of moderate temperatures in agreement with the Raman spectroscopy data. The essential role of a quick transfer of the photoexcitation excess energy into apoprotein part in photoproduct stabilization process was illustrated. Also, the fundamental nature and the local character of the photoreaction were shown in the numerical investigations.
Szempontok a városi kormányzási elméletekhez Budapest, Bécs, Prága és Varsó közigazgatási helyzetének összehasonlítása alapján
Authors: Hilbert Bálint
Published: May 2018

A városi kormányzás (urban governance) szemléletmódja az utóbbi évtizedekben népszerű kutatási témává nőtte ki magát. A kutatások középpontjában elsősorban az állami és privát szereplők együttműködése, valamint a városrégiós kormányzás kérdéskörei állnak, arról azonban lényegesen kevesebb szó esik, hogy a városok milyen tágabb jogi-közigazgatási környezetbe ágyazódnak, illetve hogy ennek milyen hatása lehet a városi kormányzás egyéb aspektusaira. Az urban governance elméleteinek nagy része a nyugati (főként angolszász) nagyvárosokban tapasztaltakra épül, más térségek nagyvárosainak kormányzási jellemzőire ugyanakkor csekély a rálátásunk.

E kutatási deficitre reagálva a tanulmány négy közép-európai főváros – Budapest, Bécs, Prága és Varsó – állami közigazgatási struktúrába való beépülését, belső kormányzási viszonyait (a főváros-kerület viszonyrendszert), valamint ezek 1990 óta történt változásait mutatja be. A több tekintetben hasonló fővárosok vizsgált közigazgatási jellemzői jelentős mértékben eltérnek egymástól. Budapest szinte minden vizsgálati szempont alapján élesen elkülönül a többi várostól, míg Bécs, Prága és Varsó közigazgatása több tekintetben hasonlít egymásra. A lengyel főváros Budapesthez hasonló kormányzási rendszerének közelmúltban történt radikális megváltoztatása figyelemre méltó fejlemény lehet a magyar fővárosra nézve. A négy város összehasonlítása nemcsak arra mutatott rá, hogy a városi kormányzási vizsgálatoknak számba kell venniük a városok közigazgatási környezetét, hanem egyúttal arra is, hogy Budapest kormányzása további kutatásokat igényel.
Who, Being Loved, is Poor?: Poverty, Marriage, and Changing Family Structures in the Canadian Arctic
Authors: Ready Elspeth
Published: May 2018

In Kangiqsujuaq, Nunavik, household composition has changed drastically over the past half-century. Although the cooperative division of labor between married couples was a cornerstone of the traditional Inuit economy, a large proportion of households in Kangiqsujuaq today are headed by single women with dependents. Examination of factors associated with marriage at the individual level and of patterns of wage labor participation within households shows that economic cooperation between married or common-law partners is associated with considerable advantages in the mixed cash/subsistence economy, particularly for households where both partners have steady, well-paying jobs. Married households have lower rates of food insecurity and are more invested in traditional harvesting and sharing than the households of unmarried individuals. Despite these benefits, there are significant challenges to forming successful households based on economic cooperation between men and women. The lower economic status of married households with only one primary wage earner, particularly in terms of per capita income, suggests that a domestic partnership may not provide any economic benefit if a prospective spouse or common-law partner is unemployed. In the current context of high unemployment in Kangiqsujuaq, this tradeoff may help explain the high prevalence of unmarried household heads and has important consequences for cultural transmission and mental health in Inuit communities.
OECD ÜLKELERİNDEKİ BEŞ YAŞ ALTI ÇOCUK ÖLÜM SAYILARININ YANLI TAHMİN TEKNİKLERİYLE MODELLENMESİ
Authors: Samkar Hatice , Güner Deniz
Published: May 2018

Bir ülkenin geleceği o ülkedeki çocukların eğitimiyle olduğu kadar
sağlıklı bir biçimde doğup büyümeleriyle de ilişkilidir. Dolayısıyla çocukların
sağlıklı bir biçimde dünyaya gelip sağlıklı bir biçimde büyümelerini sağlayacak
koşulların oluşturulması dünyanın birçok ülkesinde öncelikli konular
arasındadır. Konunun öneminden dolayı bu çalışmada OECD ülkelerindeki beş yaş
altı çocuk ölüm sayılarının modellenmesi üzerinde durulmaktadır. Beş yaş altı çocuk
ölümleri üzerinde etkili olabileceği düşünülen değişkenler arasında çoklu
doğrusal bağlantının varlığından dolayı çalışmada En Küçük Kareler tekniğine
alternatif olarak önerilen yanlı tahmin tekniklerine başvurulmuştur. Bu amaçla
Ridge ve Liu tahmin edicileri kullanılmış ve analiz sonuçları En Küçük Kareler
tekniğiyle elde edilen tahminlerle karşılaştırılarak değerlendirilmiştir.
Ranas terrestres en los ecosistemas surandinos de Ecuador IV: Una nueva especie de Pristimantis (Anura: Strabomantidae) de los páramos sur del Parque Nacional Sangay
Authors: Ramírez Jaramillo Salomón , Reyes-Puig Carolina Pilar , Batallas Diego , Yánez-Muñoz Mario Humberto
Published: May 2018

We describe a new species of terrestrial frog of the genus Pristimantis , located in the south Andes of Ecuador. The new species is characterized by: presence of dentigerous processes of vomer that are triangular in outline; ulnar tubercles flattened and disposed in a longitudinal, fold-like row; and a distinctive ventral coloration light to dark brown with white warts. We describe the call of an adult male, a single note with an average frequency of 4.23 kHz and two partial harmonics, and an average duration of 207 ms.

Describimos una nueva especie de rana terrestre Pristimantis de los Andes sur de Ecuador. La nueva especie se caracteriza por la presencia de procesos dentígeros del vómer de contorno triangular; tubérculos ulnares aplanados, dispuestos en una hilera a manera de pliegue; y una distintiva coloración ventral de café claro a café oscuro con verrugas pigmentadas de blanco. Su canto presenta una frecuencia dominante promedio de 4.23 kHz con dos parciales armónicos.  
Uncommon Variant of Wellens’ Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: MD Layal Mansour , MD, FESC, FACC Elie Chammas , MD Fida Charif , Mansour Mohamad Jihad
Published: May 2018

A 48-year-old male was admitted to the emergency department because of intermittent chest pain of 2 days duration. At the time of examination, he was pain-free. An electrocardiogram (ECG) showed biphasic T waves in leads V2 to V6. Troponin-I level was negative. During his transfer to the cardiac catheterization laboratory, he had a short episode of chest pain. His ECG was normal. Despite the unusual extension of biphasic T waves to the lateral precordial leads, the condition was recognized as Wellens’ syndrome, which typically associates biphasic or deep symmetric T wave inversion in leads V2 and V3 during pain-free periods with a critical stenosis in the proximal left anterior descending artery. The syndrome is uncommon to medical practice but should be recognized immediately in the emergency department because it represents a pre-infarction stage and carries a high risk of mortality. 
Perfil dermatoglífico e qualidades físicas básicas de jovens atletas de voleibol
Authors: Costa Cicero Luciano Alves , Silva Hermógenes Gomes , Silva Hudday Mendes Da , Capistrano Richardson Dylsen de Souza
Published: May 2018

O objetivo do estudo é identificar o perfil dermatoglífico e o nível das qualidades físicas básicas (QFB) de jovens atletas de voleibol de Juazeiro do Norte. A amostra foi composta por 12 jovens atletas de voleibol. Utilizou-se o Método Dermatoglífico para identificação do perfil genético e a bateria do PROESP-BR. A dermatoglifia apontou a velocidade sendo a QFB com maior predisposição, porém, o teste de correlação de Spearman não apontou fortes associações entre os índices dermatoglíficos e as QFB. Os sujeitos apresentaram resultados inferiores a estudos realizados com atletas da mesma categoria. A característica amadora do esporte na região pode justificar tal discrepância, pois a performance esportiva não depende somente de fatores hereditários como seus determinantes, mas também, de fatores fenotípicos.
Métodos de avaliação em educação física no ensino fundamental
Authors: Silva Josias Ferreira da , Bankoff Antonia Dalla Pria
Published: May 2018

O objetivo desse estudo foi identificar quais são os métodos de avaliação empregados pelos professores de Educação Física para avaliar seus alunos. O referencial teórico esta embasado em especialistas que discutem o tema em uma perspectiva crítica e sociológica. Apresentamos uma discussão envolvendo as Leis de Diretrizes e Bases – LDBs, de nºs: 4.024/61, 5.692/71 e 9.394/96, além das resoluções do Conselho Federal de Educação Física - CFEF, do Conselho Regional de Educação Física – CREF e os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais – PCNs referentes à Educação Física. Os sujeitos envolvidos foram 14 professores de Educação Física, da 5ª à 8ª séries, da rede publica estadual da cidade de Campinas, que lecionam em 10 escolas, nas Diretorias Leste e Oeste. Os instrumentos de coleta de dados foram: entrevistas, protocolo e os planejamentos dos professores. Resultados: 52% dos professores utilizavam avaliação formal e 47% informal; avaliação automática 21%; prova escrita, trabalhos/pesquisas e interesse/participação 14%; avaliação diagnóstica e avaliação do desenvolvimento físico 9%; avaliação contínua 7%; avaliação tradicional, avaliação oral e avaliação da capacidade com 3% cada uma. Conclusão: A avaliação possui múltiplas funções, agindo principalmente como mecanismo de controle e exclusão, proporcionando importantes elementos de mensuração utilizados pelos professores.
Atividades circenses: caracterização das modalidades, capacidades biomotoras, metabolismo energético e implicações práticas
Authors: Sacco Raquel de Brito , Braz Tiago Volpi
Published: May 2018

As atividades encontradas no âmbito circense causam encantamento aos espectadores e aos praticantes devido à sua complexidade. Ao considerar o objetivo do circo de encantar o público e suas características contemporâneas, analisou-se as principais semelhanças motoras entre as modalidades circenses que se agrupam de acordo com as características: acrobacias, aéreos, malabarismo e equilibrismo. No sentido de desvendar tal magia, diante do presente estudo analítico de revisão pesquisou-se os fatores: i) metabólicos, ii) fisiológicos bem como a iii) dinâmica de atuação da musculatura esquelética e a iv) capacidade biomotora predominante nestas práticas. A partir desta análise, sugere-se meios para compor os treinamentos de um artista circense que pratica tais modalidades, bem como considerar a força como a capacidade biomotora determinante e quando predominante para a realização das modalidades circenses analisadas e o metabolismo anaeróbio como a via principal para gerar energia. A resistência de força encontrou-se presente e necessária nas modalidades devido a repetições constantes dos movimentos nos treinamentos bem como em cada apresentação circense e em um conjunto destas apresentações, ou seja, em um espetáculo em si. Por fim, sugere-se futuros estudos enfocando os princípios de treinamento bem como o aspecto nutricional e outras vertentes biológicas aplicados em artistas circenses no intuito da melhora da performance neste setor.
A educação física no brasil da década de 20: uma abordagem contextualizada
Authors: Barbieri Aline Fabiane , Souza Charles Bronne da Silva de Araujo e , Pagnan Maiara Aparecida Toqueiro Correia , Vieira Michele , Filite Marcelo
Published: May 2018

A década de 20 foi um período de importantes acontecimentos no Brasil em todas as esferas sociais: política, econômica, artística-cultural e educacional. Tendo em vista tais aspectos, a seguinte pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar como a Educação Física estava inserida e foi influenciada por essas modificações sociais ocorridas nessa década. Para tanto, buscou-se apresentar uma visão contextualizada da Educação Física no Brasil na década de 1920, destacando os acontecimentos mais relevantes da época. Dentre as modificações mais significativas destacam-se, no campo econômico, os reflexos positivos de crescimento industrial ocasionado pela primeira grande guerra, bem como o início da dependência de capital norte-americano, acompanhado pela política do “café-com-leite”, caracterizada pelo revezamento do poder nacional entre paulistas e mineiros. Esse quadro político-econômico influenciou significativamente a esfera artística-cultural brasileira na medida em que podemos visualizar o já crescente processo de importação cultural, principalmente provinda do povo norte-americano. O contexto político-econômico determinou profundas mudanças também no campo educacional, marcadas pelo início do movimento escolanovista ocorrido por conta, sobretudo, da necessidade de formação de um novo homem, ajustado às novas roupagens da sociedade que florescia. A respeito da Educação Física, o fato mais importante a ser destacado nessa época é a substituição de seu método alemão para o método da escola francesa.
“Pesquisa social reflexões teóricas e metodológicas”, organizado por Jussara Ayres Bourguignon
Authors: Almeida Marco Antonio Bettine de
Published: May 2018

O livro insere-se no vasto campo de análise metodológica das Ciências Sociais. Trata-se de um trabalho cuja finalidade principal é trazer a experiência de atuação empírica dos autores com os métodos das Ciências Sociais. Busca-se o diálogo com as áreas básicas aplicadas às Ciências Sociais e Humanas. O livro ilustra o desafio entre a crescente valorização da estatística frente às metodologias que procuram a interpretação, a ação comunitária, os estudos de caso ou o estado da arte.
Metodologia da ensino da educação física
Authors: Barbieri Aline Fabiane
Published: May 2018

O livro Metodologia do Ensino da Educação Física foi escrito por um grupo de autores de diferentes perspectivas teóricas com o objetivo de propor uma nova forma de trabalho com a Educação Física, bem como um novo modo de sistematização de conteúdos. Apesar dessa heterogeneidade de perspectivas em que o livro foi desenvolvido, ele é, atualmente, a obra mais indicada para professores e estudantes das licenciaturas que pretendem direcionar seus trabalhos escolares em aproximação com a linha materialista histórica. Nessa perspectiva, o livro aponta uma nova forma de trabalho com a educação física escolar - denominada de perspectiva crítico-superadora - com vistas a superar a atual forma de trabalho com a educação física, pautada em objetivos relacionados à aptidão física.
Divisionalização e Contabilidade por Responsabilidade em Operações Comerciais e de Serviços
Authors: Sbors Rosemeire , Schafer Joice Denise , Gasparetto Valdirene
Published: May 2018

Este trabalho tem o objetivo de discutir divisionalização e contabilidade por responsabilidade em operações comerciais e de serviços, a partir da análise do caso de uma empresa do segmento de materiais de construção e máquinas e ferramentas, especificamente buscando avaliar a delegação de autoridade e responsabilidades da empresa, identificar os centros de responsabilidade para a organização, e sugerir indicadores de desempenho para os centros de responsabilidade identificados. A partir de pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e observação não participante, foi elaborada proposta de divisionalização em centros de responsabilidade. Observou-se que a contabilidade por responsabilidade pode auxiliar a empresa a melhorar a gestão, aprimorando a definição de responsabilidades para as áreas e gestores das divisões descentralizadas, e fazendo com que a tomada de decisão da empresa seja fundamentada em informações de cada área, a partir da autonomia para tomada de decisões e responsabilidade delegadas aos gestores.
Editorial
Authors: Lara José Edson
Published: May 2018

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Editorial
Authors: Lara José Edson
Published: May 2018

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Análise do sistema de Mobile Payment implementado no transporte público na cidade de São Paulo
Authors: Ricardo Solange Cristina , Freitas Henrique Mello Rodrigues de
Published: May 2018

Na cidade de São Paulo aproximadamente 10 milhões de pessoas utilizam transporte público diariamente. O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar o atual sistema de pagamento móvel implementado no transporte público na cidade de São Paulo, e as razões possíveis pela qual este sistema é muito pouco utilizado pelos usuários. O pagamento móvel é qualquer pagamento em que um dispositivo móvel capaz de se conectar a redes móveis de comunicação, é utilizado para iniciar, autorizar e confirmar uma transação comercial. A metodologia utilizada foi estudo de caso único e como resultados pode-se dizer que não há dúvidas de que o sistema de pagamento móvel implementado é uma novidade que facilita o dia-a-dia dos usuários, porém, há deficiências a serem sanadas para que se torne um serviço atrativo e que incentive o usuário a adoção do mesmo.
Gerenciamento de projetos: contribuições para a governança de TI no setor público brasileiro
Authors: Medeiros Bruno Campelo , Danjour Miler Franco , Sousa Neto Manoel Veras de
Published: May 2018

A presente pesquisa tem como objetivo avaliar em que medida a adoção de práticas de gerenciamento de projetos influenciam na melhoria da governança de TI das instituições públicas. A pesquisa se torna oportuna, considerando a ausência de estudos que possam comprovar a relação entre estes aspectos no contexto do setor público, bem como o crescimento de pesquisas relacionadas ao tema governança e elementos das práticas de gerenciamento de projetos. Para isso, foram analisadas 372 instituições públicas incluídas na lista de instituições avaliadas pelo Tribunal de Contas da União (TCU) acerca das práticas de governança de TI utilizadas. A pesquisa adotou uma abordagem quantitativa, através das técnicas de correlação e regressão linear múltipla. Os resultados demonstram que as questões relacionadas às práticas e gerenciamento de projetos adotadas por estas instituições contribuem para a melhoria da governança de TI, sendo o gerenciamento de portfólio uma das práticas de maior influência.
Technology roadmapping, um método para apoiar a gestão tecnológica
Authors: Onoyama Mori Silvia Satiko , Cruz Eduardo Machado , Inoue Nagata Alice Kazuko , Freitas Jonathan Simões
Published: May 2018

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo aplicar o método Technology Roadmapping (TRM) para o planejamento tecnológico de pesquisa em tomateiro de mesa, com foco em fitossanidade (doenças e pragas). A pesquisa-ação foi utilizada para o desenvolvimento do estudo obedecendo às seguintes etapas: (1) reflexão inicial exploratória e definição do problema e do escopo; (2) planejamento da pesquisa, com a realização de pesquisas em bases primárias e secundárias para levantamento de informações de mercado, do produto e de tecnologias; (3) execução das ações estabelecidas, com a construção do Roadmapping sobre pragas e doenças do tomateiro; (4) realização de análise das observações, reflexões e avaliações, que ocorreram durante o processo de pesquisa. Como resultado, a aplicação do TRM permitiu uma proposição clara de ações voltadas a atender as principais demandas relacionadas à fitossanidade para tomateiro de mesa.
A influência do escritório de projetos e da estrutura organizacional projetizada no alinhamento dos projetos de tecnologia da informação aos modelos de negócios
Authors: Siqueira Luciene Diana , Crispim Sergio Feliciano , Gaspar Marcos Antonio
Published: May 2018

Esta pesquisa investigou os aspectos que norteiam a gestão de projetos de TI (sistemática formal do gerenciamento de projetos de TI, área responsável pelos projetos e estrutura organizacional). Foi realizada pesquisa exploratória-descritiva quantitativa com utilização do método levantamento de campo (survey). O questionário aplicado obteve 327 respostas de profissionais atuantes em projetos de TI. Foram aplicadas técnicas estatísticas descritivas e univariadas, além da análise multivariada (CATPCA). Como principais resultados, observou-se que a formalização da sistemática de gestão de projetos de TI é um processo crescente nas organizações. A estrutura organizacional funcional ainda é a mais praticada, embora a estrutura ‘projetizada’ tenha conquistado espaço. O escritório de projetos (PMO) lidera como sendo a área que seleciona, prioriza e monitora projetos. Verificou-se ainda que o PMO e a estrutura organizacional ‘projetizada’ são aspectos positivos e significativos no alinhamento dos projetos de TI aos modelos de negócios.
Internacionalização da inovação: um estudo com empresas de base tecnológica
Authors: Pascoal Jose Roberto Souza , Da Costa Priscila Rezende
Published: May 2018

o objetivo geral foi compreender as atividades de inovação e internacionalização conduzidas pelas empresas de base tecnológica (EBTs) de Tecnologia da Informação e da Comunicação (TIC) atuantes em parques tecnológicos da região sudeste do Brasil. A pesquisa foi quantitativa e realizou-se um levantamento não probabilístico com 60 EBTs de TIC atuantes em parques tecnológicos da região sudeste do brasil. Os resultados relevaram que as EBTs de TIC investigadas assumiram características de born globals, pois (a) apresentaram acelerada internacionalização para a comercialização, desenvolvimento e customização de produtos; (b) uma fração relevante das vendas totais foram provenientes de atividades comerciais realizadas no exterior; (c) adotaram formas de entrada no mercado internacional mais flexíveis e ativas para potencializar a inovação, como alianças estratégicas e licenciamentos; e (d) coordenaram as atividades da cadeia de valor entre diferentes países.
Editorial
Authors: Lara José Edson
Published: May 2018

Dear Reader,It is with great satisfaction and honor that we offer you the volume 17, n ° 2 of Revista Gestão & Tecnologia or “Journal of Management and Technology”. Through this periodic we offer you articles and technical reports from the most diverse areas in the vast field of management and technology, and especially the combination of these two important segments of scientific knowledge and executive actions. In addition, they are contributions to the literature coming from diverse authors linked to several institutions of education and research in Brazil. As always, we are striving to attract articles from other countries as a way to provide the integration of ideas, research programs and publications, as well as specific scientific cultures.
Consideraciones acerca del Design Thinking y Procesos
Authors: Toledo Luciano Augusto , Garber Marcos Fernando , Madeira Adriana Beatriz
Published: May 2018

El Design Thinking, que tiene como objetivo proporcionar una innovación en la forma de la creación de productos y servicios, es compuesto por un ciclo de etapas que comprenden la inspiración, idealización y concretización. Actualmente el termino innovación se ha mostrado en ascenso con el gran número de start-ups y la intensa búsqueda por parte de las empresas, para adaptarse a las nuevas tecnologías y crear diferenciales competitivos en el medio en que actúan. Este trabajo es presentado en la modalidad de ensayo, lo que objetiva proporcionar al lector insights críticos sobre el tema abordado. Entre estos, toma relevancia el hecho de que el modelo de gestión y la estructura organizacional, tanto la orientada por proyectos cuanto la orientada por procesos en la estructura funcional, han sido influenciadas con la adopción de las prácticas de Design Thinking.
Editorial
Authors: Lara José Edson
Published: May 2018

Dear Reader, According to Plato (Phaedo), "it seems to me that if there is something beautiful on the margins of the beautiful itself, it will not be beautiful for any other reason, except it partakes of that beauty." Thus, the beauty of scientific production is complemented in the integrity and integrality of scientific publication. The identity of the production is reflected in the image of the publication. However, the publication itself is endowed with its own identity and reflects in its image, in the context of the epistemological, theoretical, morphological, technological and metric density of the approaches, manifested in the specific aesthetics of a scientific text. Thus, the text must be endowed with scientific and technical density, but express an aesthetic that embodies the beauty of the world of science.