bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Veiklos auditas kaip ekspertizė tyčinio bankroto bylose
Authors: Tumaitytė Asta , Daujotaitė Dalia
Published: September 2018

[only abstract in English; full article and abstract in Lithuanian]

The article focuses on the performance audit as forensic examination in intentional bankruptcy problems experienced by the Lithuania. One of possible areas of performance audit expansion is a forensic examination, which is backed by various similarities – qualification requirements, the type of work being done by the expert/auditor, as well as it also taps into the essence of performance audit: to assure the effectiveness (which in this type of application is expressed via efficient litigation process).

Since performance audit does not have the time proven place in civil proceedings, this article strives to bring attention of scientists and practitioners to the possibilities of application of performance audit as a forensic examination in the process of intentional bankruptcy. Cases of intentional bankruptcy are specific by its origins due to the circumstances of occurrence of bankruptcy itself: because it is intentional, financial statements of legal entity might not be indicating mala fide, therefore, financial audit might not be capable of detecting the inappropriate actions of management. Performance audit might become a key to solving this deficiency.

This article utilises analysis of scientific literature as well as available (current and historical) court practice in Lithuania, seeking to provide an insight into – not only theoretical, but also practical –advantages that can be gained from performance audit examination in intentional bankruptcy cases.

By interpreting, the law and analysing the content of the court decisions, the conclusion is being made that with the condition of proper qualification assurance performance audit examination might speed up the proceedings of the intentional bankruptcy and provides qualified factual evaluation for the court, hence making litigation process more efficient. It could also save time and expenses for both – court system (hence – the State) and involved parties. It would also help increase public trust and reliability of judicial system and its capability to effectively restore the clarity of economic relations between parties involved.
Pareiškėjų atsisakymas bendradarbiauti su valstybės institucijomis nuosavybės teisių atkūrimo procese: EŽTT praktika
Authors: Bruskina Nika
Published: September 2018

[full article, abstract in Lithuanian; only abstract in English]

The Article discusses the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights related to the applicants’ failure to cooperate with the State authorities in the process of restoration of property rights. In particular, the Article analyzes the role of the applicants’ failure to cooperate with the State authorities justifying the acts or inaction of the State authorities in the process of restoration of property rights under the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and Protocol No. 1 thereto.

Seeking to establish whether the applicants’ wish to restore their property rights in a way that is not recognized under the domestic law is protected under the ECHR/Article No. 1 thereto, the Article begins with the analysis of margin of appreciation recognized to the contracting states under the ECHR in the field of restoration of property rights to the property taken from persons in the past (establishing the forms of restoration of property rights in the domestic law). Next, it is noted that the case-law of the ECtHR upholds the right of the State authorities to restore the property rights in a concrete way as established under the domestic law (by paying monetary compensation), when the persons within the time-limits provided for by the domestic law did not express their wish regarding the form in which the property rights could be restored or they expressed their wish regarding the form of restoration of the property rights, however, such a form is not established in the domestic law or it is impossible to restore the property rights in a form as indicated by the persons. The paper presents some conclusions concerning the justification of the length of the process of restoration of property rights under the ECHR/Protocol No. 1 thereto if the applicants themselves contributed to that length by their acts or inaction (e.g., when the applicant had the obligation to act in a concrete way under the domestic law and the State authorities could not finalize the process of restoration of property rights due to the lack of cooperation on the part of the applicant).
Europäische Rechtshistoriker des 19. Jahrhunderts. Professor Oswald Schmidt – ein Jurist aus Livland, der während des Zeitalters des Nationalismus und nationalen Erwachens Rechtsgeschichte lehrte
Authors: Järvelaid Peeter
Published: September 2018

[full article in German]
Komunikasi Spiritual Syekh Muhammad Abdul Gaos Saefulloh melalui Gerakan Dakwah Tarekat
Authors: Usman Maman
Published: September 2018

The purpose of this study analyzes the Spiritual Communication of Abah Aos in da'wah movement in Tarekat Qodiriyah Naqsabandiyah Suryalaya (TQNS). This research is based on Max Weber's action theory. The method used is phenomenological method of qualitative approach. Based on the results of the research, it can be seen that, Abah Aos spiritual communication is based on da'wah movement, da'wah attitude, da'wah tradition and belief da'wah TQNS which comes from Amaliyah Mursyid book and certain deeds. Abah Aos spiritual communication can not be separated from the development of preaching TQNS Abah Sepuh, Abah Anom, and Abah Aos. This study enriches the study of spiritual communication with the da'wah approach of Tarekat. Tujuan penelitian ini menganalisa Komunikasi Spiritual  Abah Aos dalam gerakan dakwah di Tarekat Qodiriyah Naqsabandiyah Suryalaya (TQNS). Penelitian ini berpijak pada teori tindakan Max Weber. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode fenomenologi pendekatan kualitatif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat diketahui bahwa, komunikasi spiritual Abah Aos didasarkan pada gerakan dakwah, sikap dakwah, tradisi dakwah dan keyakinan dakwah TQNS yang bersumber dari  buku Amaliyah Mursyid dan amalan-amalan tertentu. Komunikasi spiritual Abah Aos tidak bias dilepaskan dari perkembangan dakwah TQNS masa Abah Sepuh, Abah Anom, dan Abah Aos. Penelitian ini memperkaya kajian komunikasi spiritual dengan pendekatan dakwah Tarekat.
Computational Investigations of the Transmembrane Italian-Mutant (E22K) 3A\(\beta_{11 - 40}\) in Aqueous Solution
Authors: Ngo Son Tung
Published: September 2018

The Amyloid beta (Aβ) oligomers are characterized as critical cytotoxic materials in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathogenesis. Structural details of transmembrane oligomers are inevitably necessary to design/search potential inhibitor due to treat AD. However, the experimental detections for structural modify of low-order Aβ oligomers are precluded due to the extremely dynamic fluctuation of the oligomers. In this project, the transmembrane Italian-mutant (E22K) 3Aβ11-40 (tmE22K 3Aβ11-40) was extensively investigated upon the temperature replica exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations. The structural changes of the trimer when replacing the negative charged residue E22 by a positively charged residue K were monitored over simulation intervals. The oligomer size was turned to be larger and the increase of β-content was recorded. The momentous gain of intermolecular contacts with DPPC molecules implies that tmE22K 3Aβ11-40 easier self-inserts into the membrane than the WT one. Furthermore, the tighter interaction between constituting monomers was indicated implying that the E22K mutation probably enhances the Aβ fibril formation. The results are in good agreement with experiments that E22K amyloid is self-aggregate faster than the WT form. Details information of tmE22K trimer structure and kinetics probably yield the understanding of AD mechanism.
Prognostic value of focal scintigraphic findings in clinically suspected cases of tibial stress fracture
Authors: Castropil Wagner , Guimarães Amisa , Buchpiguel Carlos Alberto
Published: September 2018

Abstract Objective: To investigate the correlation between tracer uptake on bone scintigraphy and recovery time in patients with tibial stress fracture. Materials and Methods: We evaluated two groups of athletes: those with clinical suspicion and a radiological diagnosis of tibial stress fracture (TSF group, n = 21); and those with no symptoms or evidence of fracture (control group, n = 10). All subjects underwent bone scintigraphy and magnetic resonance imaging with a maximum interval of 7 days between the assessments. Results: Using the region of interest technique, we obtained a quantitative evaluation index, comparing affected and unaffected legs. The mean uptake of 99mTc-MDP was significantly higher in the TSF group than in the control group (2.54 ± 0.77 vs. 1.05 ± 0.11; p < 0.001). Conclusion: In our sample of athletes, determining the bone scintigraphy uptake indices provided an objective method to estimate the appropriate recovery time after a tibial stress fracture.
Prevalence of pancreatic cystic neoplasms on imaging exams: association with signs of malignancy risk
Authors: Falqueto Aline , Pelandré Gustavo Lemos , Costa Mariânges Zadrozny Gouvêa da , Nacif Marcelo Souto , Marchiori Edson
Published: September 2018

Abstract Objective: To analyze the prevalence of cystic lesions of the pancreas on imaging exams and their association with signs of malignancy risk. Materials and methods: This was an observational cross-sectional study, in which we evaluated 924 sequential computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans of the abdomen. For all of the patients included in the study, we reviewed the demographic data available in the medical records and evaluated the images. Results: Cysts were observed in 4.5% of patients, the prevalence of cysts being highest (7.6%) in patients over 60 years of age. Lesions were detected at higher rates on magnetic resonance imaging and in patients with pancreatic symptoms (6.1% and 42.9%, respectively). Signs of malignancy risk were observed in 26.3% of the patients, more frequently in those who were male and over 60 years of age. Conclusion: The prevalence of pancreatic cysts was 4.5%. Signs of malignancy risk were observed in 26.3% of the cystic neoplasms identified.
GOVERNAMENTALIDADE ALGORÍTMICA E AS SUBJETIVAÇÕES RAREFEITAS*
Authors: Teles Edson
Published: September 2018

RESUMO O artigo tem como objetivo problematizar a racionalidade de governo gerida pelos algoritmos. Argumentar-se-á que a governamentalidade, tal como definida por Michel Foucault, a saber, uma lógica de cálculos e estatísticas utilizada para conduzir a ação dos indivíduos, mesclada às funções das máquinas autônomas, configura um novo regime de produção de subjetividades. Estruturando as relações entre o humano e a máquina em velocidade instantânea e acessando o máximo de informações sobre os interesses e necessidades dos indivíduos, a governamentalidade algorítmica trabalha com a ideia de uma normatividade imanente ao próprio deslocamento e circulação dos dados, bloqueando experiências sociais e políticas com a eliminação das esferas de debates e criação do comum.
Diálogos sobre o processo de trabalho em saúde bucal no Brasil: uma análise com base no PMAQ-AB
Authors: Fagundes Daniela Malagoni , Thomaz Erika Barbara Abreu Fonseca , Queiroz Rejane Christine de Sousa , Rocha Thiago Augusto Hernandes , Silva Núbia Cristina da , Vissoci Joao Ricardo Nickenig , Calvo Maria Cristina Marino , Facchini Luiz Augusto
Published: September 2018

Resumo: Os objetivos do estudo foram: (1) descrever o processo de trabalho das equipes de saúde bucal (ESB) do Brasil, com base nos atributos essenciais da atenção primária à saúde, segundo regiões, tipo de equipe e características socioeconômicas dos municípios; e (2) verificar se os dados do processo de trabalho das ESB do Programa Nacional de Melhoria do Acesso e da Qualidade da Atenção Básica (PMAQ-AB) foram capazes de aferir tais atributos. Estudo ecológico, de abrangência nacional, com dados do ciclo I do PMAQ-AB. Foram feitas análises descritivas, fatoriais exploratória e confirmatória (α = 5%). Os construtos formados foram analisados à luz dos atributos essenciais da atenção primária à saúde (primeiro contato, coordenação do cuidado, integralidade e longitudinalidade). Formaram-se os três primeiros construtos e um quarto fator, denominado ações em prótese dentária. Porém, o atributo longitudinalidade não foi conformado. As medidas de ajuste dos modelos foram satisfatórias. As cargas fatoriais foram maiores que 0,5, exceto para duas variáveis do fator 3. As ações mais realizadas pelas ESB (> 60%) foram as do primeiro contato e as menos comuns foram as da integralidade, destacando-se ter referência para especialidades (7,6%). Houve diferenças no processo de trabalho das ESB entre as regiões, tipo de equipe e estrato de certificação (p < 0,05). Conclui-se que os dados de processo de trabalho das ESB do ciclo I do PMAQ-AB foram capazes de discriminar três dos quatro atributos essenciais da atenção primária à saúde na rotina dos serviços. Sugere-se aprofundar a avaliação da longitudinalidade. Ademais, as ESB participantes do ciclo I do PMAQ-AB precisam avançar nas ações relacionadas à integralidade e coordenação do cuidado.
Barriers and facilitators to dental care during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
Authors: Rocha Juliana Schaia , Arima Letícia , Chibinski Ana Cláudia , Werneck Renata Iani , Moysés Samuel Jorge , Baldani Márcia Helena
Published: September 2018

Some barriers to dental treatment during pregnancy are poorly understood, especially those related to psychosocial factors, which are better explored in qualitative studies. The aim of this systematic review was to explore the barriers and facilitators to dental care during pregnancy through a thematic synthesis of qualitative studies. Qualitative or mixed-methods studies published in English, Portuguese, Spanish and French, from 2000 to 2016, were included. The search strategies were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS, BBO and CINAHL. To evaluate the quality of the studies, we used the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool. Thematic synthesis was performed in order to interpret and summarize the results. From 2,581 screened studies, ten were included in the synthesis. We found 14 analytical themes related to barriers and facilitators to dental care during pregnancy that interacted in complex ways: physiological conditions, low importance of oral health, negative stigma regarding dentistry, fear of/anxiety toward dental treatment, mobility and safety, financial barriers, employment, time constraints, social support, lack of information, health professionals’ barriers, family and friends’ advice, beliefs and myths about the safety of dental treatment. Myths and beliefs about oral health and dental treatment during pregnancy appear to be the most frequent barriers, both to pregnant women and to dentists or other health professionals. The findings of this review may support new studies, especially to test intervention protocols and to guide effective public policies for the promotion of oral health during pregnancy.
Biopolíticas do aleitamento materno: uma análise dos movimentos global e local e suas articulações com os discursos do desenvolvimento social
Authors: Hernandez Alessandra Rivero , Víctora Ceres Gomes
Published: September 2018

Resumo: Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar as articulações entre a produção das biopolíticas de amamentação e os discursos produzidos sobre desenvolvimento social após o período pós-guerra com vistas à problematização da dicotomia natureza/cultura mediante a qual a amamentação é frequentemente operada. Numa perspectiva antropológica, examinaram-se as biopolíticas de amamentação comparativamente às transformações nos discursos desenvolvimentistas. O exame dos movimentos globais realizadas por essas biopolíticas permitiu compreender como uma rede de entidades variadas (como órgãos de governo, organismos multilaterais, agências internacionais de desenvolvimento e organizações não-governamentais) vem configurando ao longo do tempo a amamentação em conformidade com os discursos e práticas desenvolvimentistas em vigor. Inicialmente, o discurso desenvolvimentista girava em torno da industrialização e modernização, e a amamentação não era foco de atenção das políticas públicas. Nas décadas de 1970 e 1980, quando o discurso desenvolvimentista passou a focar a desnutrição e a mortalidade infantil, têm início as primeiras biopolíticas globais de amamentação e a prática da amamentação passa a ser operada como um meio de combater tais males. Já o discurso de desenvolvimento social em jogo na contemporaneidade evoca também um processo de desenvolvimento individual. Simultaneamente, as biopolíticas de amamentação recorrem a tecnologias variadas com este propósito. Conclui-se que os discursos desenvolvimentistas atuam como uma referência sociocultural com base na qual a amamentação é operada, o que permite dizer que a amamentação é uma prática tão natural quanto política, econômica e social.
Ambiente alimentar: validação de método de mensuração e caracterização em território com o Programa Academia da Saúde
Authors: Costa Bruna Vieira de Lima , Freitas Patrícia Pinheiro de , Menezes Mariana Carvalho de , Guimarães Larissa Morelli Ferraz , Ferreira Luana de Fátima , Alves Mariana dos Santos Costa , Lopes Aline Cristine Souza
Published: September 2018

O objetivo foi verificar a validade de dados secundários na investigação do ambiente alimentar e analisar as características do ambiente da comunidade e do consumidor em territórios de serviço de promoção da saúde. Estudo ecológico desenvolvido em 18 unidades do Programa Academia da Saúde de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil, selecionadas por amostragem de conglomerado simples. A validação dos estabelecimentos que comercializam frutas e hortaliças, obtidos valendo-se de bases de dados públicas, foi realizada por contato telefônico, uso da ferramenta Google Street View e auditoria. As variáveis do ambiente alimentar da comunidade investigadas foram: tipo de estabelecimento e localização; e do ambiente do consumidor: disponibilidade, variedade, preço e propaganda de frutas e hortaliças, e disponibilidade e variedade de alimentos ultraprocessados; e aspectos higiênico-sanitários. Para mensurar o acesso a alimentos saudáveis, utilizou-se o índice de acesso a estes alimentos. A auditoria revelou concordância fraca (45,7%) das bases secundárias de dados. Dos 298 estabelecimentos auditados, a maioria era sacolões e feiras-livres (61,3%), que apresentavam maior disponibilidade de alimentos saudáveis, mas também comercializavam de forma expressiva alimentos ultraprocessados (60,7%). Quanto às condições sanitárias, 1/3 dos estabelecimentos foi reprovado. Foi baixa a validade das bases secundárias, reforçando a necessidade de realizar auditoria nos estabelecimentos. Ademais, os estabelecimentos investigados apresentaram presença marcante de alimentos ultraprocessados e inadequadas condições higiênico-sanitárias.
CRIAÇÃO, INSTITUCIONALIZAÇÃO E FUNCIONAMENTO DOS NÚCLEOS DE INOVAÇÃO TECNOLÓGICA NO BRASIL: CARACTERÍSTICAS E DESAFIOS
Authors: Paranhos Julia , Cataldo Bruna , Pinto Ana Carolina de Andrade
Published: September 2018

RESUMO A retomada da política industrial como pauta do governo brasileiro no início dos anos 2000 traz grande destaque à promoção da relação universidade-empresa. Em 2004, é assinada a Lei de Inovação, que busca flexibilizar o aparato burocrático para promoção destas parcerias e estabelece a obrigatoriedade de criação de Núcleos de Inovação Tecnológica (NITs) nas instituições públicas de pesquisa. O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar esse marco político e os instrumentos de apoio criados, a configuração dos NITs no Brasil, para se discutir os obstáculos e desafios presentes ao seu funcionamento, e identificar possíveis aprendizados para as políticas públicas. Para isso, são analisados os resultados do Formulário para Informações sobre a Política de Propriedade Intelectual das Instituições Científicas e Tecnológicas (2007-2015), à luz dos resultados de uma pesquisa de campo realizada entre 2014 e 2015 e da literatura sobre o tema. Conclui-se que, apesar do crescimento do número de NITs por todo o país, os desafios a sua atuação ainda são enormes, assim como, a necessidade de apoio para seu desenvolvimento.
Care for Psychiatric Patients that Use Drugs: Management and Perceptions of Professionals
Authors: Leão Eduardo Augusto , Corradi-Webster Clarissa Mendonça
Published: September 2018

Abstract There is a high prevalence of drug use among psychiatric patients, favoring worse prognosis and situations of vulnerability. The aim of this study was to understand the perception and management of mental health professionals related to the use of drugs among people receiving psychiatric care. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 professionals. Through thematic analysis, three categories were constructed: (1) Identification of drug use, performed with some difficulty through self-reports, collected by doctors and nursing assistants, being the essential link; (2) Actions taken to manage drug use situations, focusing on abstinence counseling and many referrals; (3) Presence of moral discourses in the care offered. The team reports difficulties in dealing with situations of drug use among patients, from identification to management. The different ways of dealing with consumption were related to how the professional understands the use of drugs.
Governança em Cooperativas: Aplicação em uma Cooperativa Agropecuária
Authors: Maciel Ana Paula Blanke , Seibert Rosane Maria , Silva Raiziane Cássia Freire da , Wbatuba Berenice Beatriz Rossner , Salla Neusa Maria da Costa
Published: September 2018

Resumo Este estudo buscou entender as estruturas de governança disponíveis e identificar a melhor frente à realidade vivida pela cooperativa agropecuária pesquisada. Desta forma, o processo ocorreu através de pesquisa descritiva, bibliográfica, documental e estudo de caso, observando, assim, as práticas de governança da cooperativa versus o que preconizam os estudos sobre o tema. Os resultados demonstram que a cooperativa possui uma estrutura mínima de governança, conforme prevê a legislação, avançando para o modelo tradicional estendido com a separação entre propriedade e controle. Além disso, possui valores que orientam o seu crescimento sustentável e busca agir em consonância com os princípios de governança e cooperativistas para assegurar a sua legitimidade. A partir da triangulação das evidências teóricas sobre governança e empíricas observadas na cooperativa agropecuária, elaboraram-se-se sugestões de melhorias na estrutura de governança, como: (a) boa relação para atuação conjunta dos órgãos administrativos já existentes; (b) contar com gestores profissionais na diretoria executiva; (c) adotar outros mecanismos de controles interno de governança, na figura de alguns comitês e normas internas; (d) contratar especialistas para os conselhos e os comitês, quando for o caso; (e) investir em formação continuada para os membros dos conselhos e demais órgãos administrativos; e, por fim, (f) atuar com maior rigor nas práticas de compliance. Em suma, a proposta contribui com o desenvolvimento sustentável e para a legitimidade da cooperativa junto aos seus públicos de interesse, como também com outras cooperativas agropecuárias, dada à similaridade das suas características.
Sistemas de Informação Estratégicos Habilitando Estratégia-como-prática na Incerteza Ambiental
Authors: Yoshikuni Adilson Carlos , Albertin Alberto Luiz
Published: September 2018

Resumo Recentes pesquisas da nova era do planejamento estratégico (PE) destacam a sua capacidade ambivalente de racionalidade prescritiva como forma de orquestrar a criação de estratégias emergentes e flexíveis para enfrentar os desafios da turbulência ambiental. Contudo, há um número limitado de pesquisas sobre como essa capacidade pode ser desenvolvida e, ainda menos, sobre o papel das práticas do PE habilitadas pelo strategic information systems (SIS). Investigou-se sobre a lente da teoria da Contingência e da Prática, como o SIS habilita a efetividade do PE na dimensão da prática sobre a influência da incerteza ambiental. Utilizou-se da técnica estatística de PLS-PM com uma amostra de 139 empresas. O estudo confirmou que o SIS habilita a efetividade do PE em todas as suas fases sobre a influência dos diferentes níveis de contingência de dinamismo, heterogeneidade e hostilidade. Resultados a partir do estudo pós-análise: (a) o SIS demonstrou maior poder preditivo na formulação e no controle da estratégia e da menor ênfase para executá-la; (b) o SIS apresentou maior influência da efetividade do PE em ambientes de alta heterogeneidade; (c) as empresas mostraram maior ênfase para controlar e formular do que para executar a estratégia. O estudo contribuiu para compreensão da criação de valor do SIS na abordagem da estratégia-como-prática frente aos desafios da incerteza ambiental.
Fracture risk assessment in home care patients using the FRAX® tool
Authors: Rocha Vitor Moraes , Gaspar Heloisa Amaral , Oliveira Claudio Flauzino de
Published: September 2018

ABSTRACT Objective To assess the ten-year risk of hip and osteoporotic fracture in home care patients using the FRAX® tool. Methods A retrospective, cross-sectional observational study including patients aged ≥ 40 and ≤ 90 years and receiving home care from a private provider. The risk of fracture was calculated using an online calculator. High risk was defined as risk of hip fracture greater than 3% or risk of osteoporotic fracture greater than 20%. Data were expressed as absolute number (n), relative frequency (%), mean, standard deviation (±) and probability value (p). Results Eighty-three (37.7%) out of 222 patients were at high risk of fracture. Of these, 81 (36.7%) were at high risk of hip fracture, as follows: 18 patients aged 70-80 years (17 female) and 63 patients aged 80-90 years (51 female). High risk of osteoporotic fracture was limited to two female patients (0.1%) aged over 80 years. Conclusion FRAX® analysis revealed similar fracture risks in the sample and the older adult population overall. Prospective investigation of fracture rates in home care patients, identification of true risk factors and construction of a home care patient-specific clinical score are warranted.
Temporomandibular joint disorders as the only manifestation of juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a case report
Authors: Pinto José Renato Ribeiro , Pedron Irineu Gregnanin , Utumi Estevam Rubens , Miranda Milton Edson , Pinto Elisa Cruz Pereira , Nucci Leopoldo Penteado
Published: September 2018

ABSTRACT Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a term used to include all chronic childhood arthritis of unknown etiology. It is characterized by chronic inflammation persisting for at least 6 weeks, beginning before 16 years of age. The characteristics present are chronic synovitis, arthralgia, impaired joint mobility in at least one joint, and erosion with destruction of cartilage and subchondral bone, that could be associated or not with systemic involvement, according to each subtype of the disease. During the pathologic process, the temporomandibular joint can be involved by the juvenile idiopathic arthritis, resulting in severe mandibular dysfunction, with higher frequency in female patients. Initially, these lesions can show minor alterations like flattening of the condyle, erosions, and evolve to severe lesions, like destruction of the head of the condyle. We report a case of male patient who had destruction of both condyles, as a result from juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Proposed mechanisms to explain the juvenile idiopathic arthritis was reviewed. In this report the patient did not have pain or inflammatory process, and the temporomandibular diseases was the only manifestation.
Toxoplasma gondii: infection among shelter and stray cats in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Authors: Pereira Pâmela Figueiredo , Barbosa Alynne da Silva , Santos Ana Leticia Carvalho , Bolais Paula Forain , Dardé Marie-Laure , Amendoeira Maria Regina Reis
Published: September 2018

Abstract The aim of this study was to identify possible infection of Toxoplasma gondii among cats in a shelter and a set of condominiums in the city of Rio de Janeiro, through changes to the cats’ serological status between two different times in 2014 and 2015. One group was made up of captive cats at the municipal shelter and the other comprised stray cats that circulated in condominiums in the city. On the first occasion, cats were caught and tagged through application of microchips; in this manner, blood samples were obtained from 261 captive cats and 172 stray cats. On the second occasion, blood samples were obtained from 94 captive cats and 56 recaptured stray cats. The serological diagnosis was made by means of the indirect hemagglutination assay (IHA) and indirect immunofluorescence reaction (IFAT) (cutoff ≥ 64). The frequency of T. gondii infection among the captive cats was 24.5% and among the stray cats, 18%. With the second analysis, it was possible to verify modifications to the serological status of anti-T. gondii antibodies, in 18% of both populations of animals. The presence of seroconversion shows that infection was possibly occurring in the region at the time of the study.
The Absence of the ACE N-Domain Decreases Renal Inflammation and Facilitates Sodium Excretion during Diabetic Kidney Disease
Authors: Eriguchi Masahiro , Bernstein Ellen A. , Veiras Luciana C. , Khan Zakir , Cao Duo Yao , Fuchs Sebastien , McDonough Alicia A. , Toblli Jorge E. , Gonzalez-Villalobos Romer A. , Bernstein Kenneth E. , Giani Jorge F.
Published: September 2018

Background

Recent evidence emphasizes the critical role of inflammation in the development of diabetic nephropathy. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) plays an active role in regulating the renal inflammatory response associated with diabetes. Studies have also shown that ACE has roles in inflammation and the immune response that are independent of angiotensin II. ACE’s two catalytically independent domains, the N- and C-domains, can process a variety of substrates other than angiotensin I.

Methods

To examine the relative contributions of each ACE domain to the sodium retentive state, renal inflammation, and renal injury associated with diabetic kidney disease, we used streptozotocin to induce diabetes in wild-type mice and in genetic mouse models lacking either a functional ACE N-domain (NKO mice) or C-domain (CKO mice).

Results

In response to a saline challenge, diabetic NKO mice excreted 32% more urinary sodium compared with diabetic wild-type or CKO mice. Diabetic NKO mice also exhibited 55% less renal epithelial sodium channel cleavage (a marker of channel activity), 55% less renal IL-1β, 53% less renal TNF-α, and 53% less albuminuria than diabetic wild-type mice. This protective phenotype was not associated with changes in renal angiotensin II levels. Further, we present evidence that the anti-inflammatory tetrapeptide N-acetyl-seryl-asparyl-lysyl-proline (AcSDKP), an ACE N-domain–specific substrate that accumulates in the urine of NKO mice, mediates the beneficial effects observed in the NKO.

Conclusions

These data indicate that increasing AcSDKP by blocking the ACE N-domain facilitates sodium excretion and ameliorates diabetic kidney disease independent of intrarenal angiotensin II regulation.
Uma abordagem sobre a determinação de atividade antioxidante e fenóis totais por FT-IR e quimiometria em alimentos
Authors: Souza Priscilla De Bastos , Pereira Pedro Henrique Matos , Rohlfes Ana Lúcia Becker , Baccar Nádia De Monte , Marquardt Liliane , Corbellini Valeriano Antonio
Published: September 2018

Os componentes bioativos presentes nos alimentos são conhecidos por suas propriedades nutracêuticas sendo necessário desenvolver metodologias analíticas capazes de determinar e quantificar tais compostos. No entanto, os métodos disponíveis para tais análises que são essencialmente baseados em reações colorimétricas, demandam tempo e implicam em considerável geração de custos, decorrente do alto valor dos reagentes, e de resíduos. Com isso, as técnicas moleculares como a Espectroscopia de Absorção Molecular no Infravermelho com transformada de Fourier (FT-IR) aliada à quimiometria surgem como técnicas complementares para a análise de dados multivariados provenientes das amostras por meio de modelos de predição. Esta revisão aborda uma atualização referente ao período de 2013 a 2018 no uso de modelos quimiométricos como complemento à análise de atividade antioxidante e conteúdo fenólico total em alimentos sólidos. Em razão de a técnica ser propícia para atender aos requisitos de consciência ambiental e economia de custos sem prejuízo nos resultados de pesquisa, verifica-se a importância do desenvolvimento de métodos à base de FT-IR associados a recursos quimiométricos para análise de componentes alimentares.
Related Party Transactions in India: Are They Influenced by New Regulatory Framework?
Authors: Dhar Sanjeev , Kovid Raj K
Published: September 2018

The unabating scandals and financial irregularities across the world seem to underline the related party transactions (RPTs) as one of the means corporates attempt to ‘manage’ earnings and divert resources as well. Misuse of RPTs raise questions on the corporate governance mechanisms within the company and the regulatory framework at large. Using the data from secondary sources, this paper attempts to critically analyze as how values and numbers of RPTs have changed over a period from 2010 through 2017 in view of provisions of the new Companies Act 2013 for related party transactions. As per new regime, all RPTs need to be pre-approved by audit committee as well as board of directors, responsible for any non-compliance and non-disclosure of necessary information in the financial statements. The analysis of data of 30 NIFTY companies about the values and number of RPTs, revenue and PBT indicates overall dip in CAGR when compared four years’ data pre- and post-2013 Act. However, application of paired t-test indicates statistically significant change in values, number of RPTs, post the Companies Act 2013. The results support the positive implications of new Act for RPTs in India.
Radius of Curvature Measurements to Determine Best Location for Fresh Osteochondral Allograft of the Capitellum v1
Authors: Goldstein Zachary , Robbins Michael , Thompson Austin , Yang Scott , Mirarchi Adam
Published: September 2018

Osteocondritis dissecans (OCD) is a focal change in subchondral bone thought to be caused by factors that include genetic, vascular, microtrauma, or a combination of these. OCD lesions can be treated with nonoperative or operative management depending on severity. For larger, unstable lesions, fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation (FOCAT) has been described as an effective treatment. Fresh allografts are harvested from cadaver tissue and are applied operatively to the lesion. Despite generalized donor sites providing a good match to recreate the native joint anatomy, specific donor anatomy may result in poor graft fit. Restoring natural curvature is critical for successful treatment of OCD symptoms using FOCAT, and currently significant guess work is used to determine the graft tissue extraction site from the femoral condyle. In this study, goodness of fit of osteochondral allografts transplants is tested by measuring and analyzing radius of curvature (ROC) using a picture archiving and communication system (IMPAX, Agfa Healthcare, Mortsel, BE). The protocol for measuring ROC of the capitellum is adapted from data outlining the average size and location of OCD lesions on the capitellum. The protocol used for determining the ROC of potential graft extraction sites from the femoral condyle is based on early measurement data collected in this study. Upper extremity and lower extremity CT scans of OHSU patients with no evidence of prior surgery, intra-articular damage, variation of normal anatomy, or degenerative joint disease were used in this study.
In vitro α-glucosidase inhibitory assay v1
Authors: Rubi Segura Campos Maira
Published: September 2018

The in vitro α-glucosidase inhibitory assay was performed according to Dineshkumar et al. [8]. The α-glucosidase enzyme (2 U/mL) was premixed with 20 µL of plant aqueous extract at a concentration of 1,000 µg/mL and incubated for 5 min at 37 °C. Then 1 mM p-nitrophenyl gluco-pyranoside (pNPG) (20 µL) in 50 mM of phosphate buffer (pH 6.8) was added to initiate the reaction. The mixture was incubated at 37 °C for 20 min. The reaction was terminated by the addition of 50 µL of 1 mM sodium carbonate. The α-glucosidase activity was determined at 405 nm. The α-glucosidase inhibitory activity was calculated using the formula (Ac+) – (Ac-) – (As - Ab)/(Ac+) – (Ac-)× 100, where Ac+, Ac-, As, Ab are defined as the absorbance (405 nm) of 100% enzyme activity (only solvent with enzyme), 0% enzyme activity (only solvent without enzyme), test sample (with enzyme), and a blank (a test sample without enzyme), respectively. Reagents to evaluate anti-diabetic activity were of analytical grade and purchased from Sigma-Aldrich. For anti-diabetic activity, acarbose (anti-diabetic drug) was used as control.
Basic use of command lines v1
Authors: J J. Ponsero Alise
Published: September 2018

Learn the basic commands to navigate in a command-line terminal.
Institutional determinants of economic growth in ecowas sub-region
Authors: Ukwueze Ezebuilo
Published: September 2018

Following neoclassical growth model, people became deeply interested in the factors that lead to economic growth, characterized by diminishing marginal returns, exogenously determined technical progress and substitutability between the factors of production, namely capital and labour. The new or endogenous growth theory enunciated different sets of factors for economic growth as human capital and innovation capacity. New wave of empiricists with the use of cross-sectional and panel econometrics identified the determinants of economic growth with better precision and confidence. The study is aimed at finding the institutional determinants of economic growth in ECOWAS countries. The panel data analysis – using data collected form Quality of Governance (QoG), (1946 – 2012) - suggests that countries are heterogeneous, controls for heterogeneity and collinearity, from whose result shows that for all the countries studied, institutions matter for growth except for political stability. It is also evident from the results that the institutions matter for economic growth, while integration does not among ECOWAS Economies.
Socio-demographic correlates of psychological wellbeing among older adults in Bhutan
Authors: Dorji Nidup
Published: September 2018

Wellbeing is a complex combination of physical, psychological, emotional, and social health factors of a person. Feeling of wellbeing is essential for the overall health of a person, and enables them to be successful and achieve what they want in life. There is paucity of study on the wellbeing of older adults in Bhutan. This study attempted to assess how older adults in Bhutan perceive their wellbeing and determine its socio-demographic correlates. World Health Organization Five Wellbeing Index was applied to measure wellbeing. Findings indicated above average wellbeing score with nature of relationship with children, education level, and employment status as an independent correlates. Efforts to enhance relationship between family members could be more relevant for the wellbeing of older adults. Further research on wellbeing is required to incorporate determinants other than socio-demographic variables.
RECOGNITION OF CHARACTER FROM VIDEO SUBTITLES
Authors: Admin Admin , Venkatesh H
Published: September 2018

An important task in content based video indexing is to extract text information from videos. The challenges involved in text extraction and recognition are variation of illumination on each video frame with text, the text present on the complex background and different font size of the text. Using various image processing algorithms like morphological operations, blob detection and histogram of oriented gradients the character recognition of video subtitles is implemented. Segmentation, feature extraction and classification are the major steps of character recognition. Several experimental results are shown to demonstrate the performance of the proposed algorithm.
Baret Kazıklı Radye Temellerin Üç Boyutlu Sonlu Elemanlar Analizi
Authors: ALĞIN Halil Murat , EKMEN Arda Burak , YENMEZ Levent
Published: September 2018

Yüksek
katlı yapı temellerinde kullanılan baret kazıklı radye sistemlerinin oturma
analizlerinin yapılması, geoteknik mühendisliği açısından yeni bir bilimsel
mücadele alanı olmuştur. Bu temel sistemlerinin sayısal üç boyutlu modellerinin
görüntü işleme tekniğiyle daha gerçekçi olarak yapılabildiğini göstermek amacıyla,
Viyana'daki Avrupa’nın en uzun gökdelenlerinden biri olan DC kulelerinin temel
sistemleri ayrıntılı bir şekilde modellenmiş ve kulelerin birbirlerine etkisi
incelenmiştir. Bu araştırma kapsamında geliştirilen üç boyutlu sonlu elemanlar
(3B SE) modelleri sayesinde, geoteknik mühendisliğinde önemli bir temel çeşidi
olan baret kazıklı radyelerin oturma analizleri, komşu kazık sistemiyle
birlikte analiz edilerek ölçüm sonuçlarıyla kıyaslanmıştır. Bu bildiride
sunulan analizler sayesinde, literatürde daha önce sunulan 3B SE analizi
geliştirilerek oturma analizlerinin daha hassas olarak ileri bir modelleme
tekniği ile yapılabileceği açıklanmıştır.
COMO EU FALO COM VOCÊ? A COMUNICAÇÃO DO ENFERMEIRO COM O USUÁRIO SURDOCOMO EU FALO COM VOCÊ? A COMUNICAÇÃO DO ENFERMEIRO COM O USUÁRIO SURDO
Authors: Soares Imaculada Pereira , Messias de Lima Elis Mayara , Melo dos Santos Ana Caroline , Ferreira Cíntia Bastos
Published: September 2018

Objetivo: descrever os saberes e as práticas de profissionais enfermeiros da atenção básica na assistência do usuário surdo. Metodologia: estudo exploratório descritivo, com abordagem qualitativa. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de entrevista semiestruturada aplicada aos enfermeiros que atuavam nas unidades básicas de saúde do município de Arapiraca, Alagoas, Brasil. O material foi submetido à técnica de análise de conteúdo de Bardin. Resultados: emergiram das falas dos sujeitos as unidades temáticas: “Desconhecimento sobre a Língua Brasileira de Sinais” e “Práticas utilizadas pelos enfermeiros para viabilizar a interação com usuários surdos”. Conclusão: os sujeitos do estudo não sabiam comunicar-se por meio da Língua Brasileira de Sinais, consideravam a ausência de acompanhante como barreira para a assistência aos usuários surdos e precisavam de outros meios para se comunicar com esses usuários, a exemplo da escrita, com os usuários alfabetizados, e a utilização de gestos ou leitura labial.

Descritores: Comunicação. Enfermagem. Surdez.
O MARCO LEGAL DA BIODIVERSIDADE E SUA APLICAÇÃO NA REGULARIZAÇÃO DAS ATIVIDADES COM O USO DO PATRIMÔNIO GENÉTICO BRASILEIRO.
Authors: Amarante Segundo Gesil Sampaio , Menuchi Luciana Nalim Silva , Menuchi Marcos Rodrigo Trindade Pinheiro , Kaneto Carla Martins
Published: September 2018

O patrimônio genético brasileiro, objeto de interesse mundialmente reconhecido, possuía seu uso e proteção regulamentados pela Medida Provisória (MP) nº 2.186-16/2001. Após mais de 15 anos de vigência, a MP foi revogada pela Lei nº 13.123/2015, que, em conjunto com o Decreto nº 8.772/2016, apresentou novos procedimentos para o uso e exploração econômica do patrimônio genético nacional e do conhecimento tradicional associado. O Marco Legal da Biodiversidade (MLB), como ficou conhecido o conjunto legislativo em vigor, trouxe em suas disposições transitórias procedimentos de ajuste obrigatório de atividade para aqueles que utilizaram a biota nacional na vigência da MP sem a observação dos procedimentos impostos à época. As disposições transitórias devem ser adimplidas pelos usuários nacionais e internacionais, dentro do prazo de 1 ano, a contar de 06 de novembro de 2017, sob pena de aplicação de penalidades ao pesquisador e instituição a que está vinculado e, ainda, ao importador de produtos fabricados no exterior com o uso de patrimônio genético e conhecimento tradicional brasileiros. Diante desta nova demanda legislativa, o presente estudo teve como objetivo interpretar as normas legais e apresentar de forma sistemática os procedimentos a serem adotados pelos usuários, para o cumprimento das normas transitórias do MLB.
The Relationship Between Partner Violence and Number of Abortions in a National Sample of Abortion Patients
Authors: Ely Gretchen E. , Murshid Nadine S.
Published: September 2018

The purpose of the study was to examine the association between women’s experience of two types (sexual and physical) of intimate partner violence (IPV) and number of previous abortions among a national sample of 4,586 abortion patients between the ages of 13 and above 38 years in the United States. Using data from the nationally representative Abortion Patients Survey 2008, χ2 tests were conducted to examine the bivariate associations between all independent and dependent variables. Prevalence ratios were calculated to determine the association between IPV, physical and sexual, and number of abortions, controlling for whether the coconceiving partner knew about the pregnancy and the abortion, and demographic factors including age, education, income, poverty rate, race, and type of union. Results indicate that approximately 51% of the sample of women seeking abortion services had never gotten an abortion before. Reports of IPV were low among this sample—5.6% reported physical violence and 2.4% reported sexual violence, while 82.3% of the coconceiving partners knew about the abortion, and 87.1% knew about the pregnancy. Prevalence ratios revealed that physical violence was positively associated with number of abortions (PR = 1.31, p < .001), but sexual violence was negatively associated with number of abortions (PR = 0.74, p < .05) when all control variables were accounted for. Findings suggesting that physical and sexual violence are differentially associated with a history of multiple abortions were unexpected and suggest the need for additional research in this area. Implications for practice, policy, and directions for future research are discussed.
A natação para a pessoa com deficiência: oferecimento e envolvimento de programas em Campinas e região
Authors: Vieira Maressa Carvalho
Published: September 2018

Estudos realizados indicam que pessoas com deficiência enfrentam diversos obstáculos para a prática da atividade física, onde a ausência de programas adequados as suas necessidades atuam como ponto principal. O presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar o oferecimento e envolvimento de pessoas com deficiência em programas de natação, identificando e caracterizando os tipos de programas existentes. O trabalho possui caráter descritivo-quantitativo com aplicação de questionário fechado em locais que oferecem programas de natação nas cidades de Limeira, Jundiaí, Itu e Campinas. Foram selecionados e contatados por telefone 62 locais de prática da modalidade esportiva credenciados junto ao Conselho Regional de Educação Física. O questionário aplicado teve como objetivo identificar locais que ofereciam a modalidade para alunos com deficiência, bem caracterização dos programas. Como resultados, 52% das instituições não atendiam em seus programas alunos com deficiência. A disponibilidade de locais de prática ainda se revela como um obstáculo importante para o envolvimento desta população com a prática da modalidade.