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Niveles de verbalización y resolución colaborativa de problemas poco estructurados
Authors: Chávez Jose D. , Montes Jairo A.
Published: April 2016

Se describieron las verbalizaciones de seis estudiantes universitarios que resolvieron colaborativamente un problema poco estructurado. Partiendo de que aportaban información sobre la regulación metacognitiva y la solución de problemas, las verbalizaciones fueron categorizadas en niveles. Se utilizaron matrices espacio estado para interpretar los niveles de verbalización y los procesos de resolución de problemas poco estructurados. Se evidenció el predominio de verbalizaciones no reguladas, la ausencia de verbalizaciones relacionadas a la elaboración de justificaciones y la superficialidad del monitoreo y la evaluación. La evidencia apoya la idea de que la interacción entre pares no mejora por sí misma la solución de problemas. Los resultados invitan al diseño de situaciones de resolución de problemas que efectivamente promuevan la regulación metacognitiva entre pares.
Prevalencia de ansiedad en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Cardona-Arias Jaiberth A. , Perez-Restrepo Diana , Rivera-Ocampo Stefanía , Gómez-Martínez Jessica
Published: April 2016

Los universitarios constituyen un grupo de riesgo para la ansiedad por sus exigencias psicológicas, sociales, académicas y elevado estrés. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar la prevalencia de ansiedad en estudiantes de una universidad privada de Medellín y su asociación con aspectos sociodemográficos y académicos. El método de estudio de prevalencia se llevó a cabo con 200 estudiantes seleccionados mediante muestreo probabilístico estratificado. La tamización de ansiedad se realizó con la escala de Zung. Se evaluó la fiabilidad de la escala con el α de Cronbach, el análisis se realizó con medidas de resumen, frecuencias, U de Mann Whitney y chi cuadrado, en SPSS 21®. Los resultados evidencian que la prevalencia de ansiedad fue 58 %. La escala de Zung presentó una excelente fiabilidad con α de Cronbach de 0,8. La prevalencia de ansiedad presentó una distribución estadísticamente igual según el sexo y el grupo etario; no se halló asociación con el ciclo de formación, el programa académico, la edad, los créditos matriculados, ni la ocupación. La ansiedad fue estadísticamente menor en los estudiantes de clase media. Se halló una elevada prevalencia de ansiedad, lo que pone de manifiesto la necesidad de desarrollar de estrategias educativas, identificar estudiantes de mayor riesgo e iniciar intervenciones en salud de manera oportuna.
Desarrollo del programa familias con bienestar bajo el enfoque sistémico, construccionista
Authors: Barreto Henao Nayibe , Yanguma Valentín Carolina
Published: April 2016

El presente artículo emerge de la experiencia como coordinadoras en el desarrollo del programa Familias con Bienestar, del Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar, en donde se emplea la visita domiciliaria, como dispositivo para la construcción del cambio y herramienta de intervención orientada a la práctica incluyente, discursiva, reflexiva y movilizadora de transformaciones en el sistema familiar, como una posibilidad para el desarrollo social, la promoción de comportamientos solidarios, de empoderamiento y de autogestión como requerimiento para la salud mental y emocional, comprendida desde el enfoque sistémico construccionista, en el escenario de la atención psicosocial con propósitos de la prevención de las violencias intrafamiliar, sexual y comunitaria.
The evolution of concentration in the arms market
Authors: Dunne J. Paul , Smith Ron P
Published: April 2016

This article examines the evolution of concentration in the global arms market, or industry, over the period 1990-2013 and considers its prospects. Using data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) list of the largest 100 arms producing firms, it finds that within the international arms industry, there has been change but also continuity, particularly in the nature of the markets and the relations between the main producers and governments. While the changes that have taken place are important, it is still political rather than economic logic that shapes the evolution of the market. Certainly the arms industry remains relatively unconcentrated compared to other industries probably because of the domestic preferences in procurement by national governments. Countries do not like monopoly arms producers, but there is no western country other than the United States that can currently support more than one competitor, although in the near future Russia could and China may provide serious international competition to the U.S. What is clear is that there are economic forces pushing for increased competition, but the final outcome will be determined by political forces, and transparency and governance will become increasingly important issues.
Military expenditure in Greece: Security challenges and economic constraints
Authors: Kollias Christos , Paleologou Suzanna-Maria , Stergiou Andreas
Published: April 2016

Against the backdrop of significant political, economic, and security-related changes that have taken place over the past two decades or so, this article examines the factors that affect military expenditure in Greece. Invariably ranked among the countries with the highest defense burden in the EU and NATO, it would appear that such budgetary outlays have mostly been driven by the ability of the economy to allocate scarce resources to national defense and less so by external security considerations.
Exposure to Advertisements and Electronic Cigarette Use Among US Middle and High School Students
Authors: Singh Tushar , Agaku Israel T. , Arrazola René A. , Marynak Kristy L. , Neff Linda J. , Rolle Italia T. , King Brian A.
Published: April 2016

BACKGROUND:

Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use among US students increased significantly during 2011 to 2014. We examined the association between e-cigarette advertisement exposure and current e-cigarette use among US middle school and high school students.

METHODS:

Data came from the 2014 National Youth Tobacco Survey (n = 22 007), a survey of students in grades 6 through 12. The association between current e-cigarette use and exposure to e-cigarette advertisements via 4 sources (Internet, newspapers/magazines, retail stores, and TV/movies) was assessed. Three advertising exposure categories were assessed: never/rarely, sometimes, and most of the time/always. Separate logistic regression models were used to measure the association, adjusting for gender, race/ethnicity, grade, and other tobacco use.

RESULTS:

Compared with students who reported exposure to e-cigarette advertisements never/rarely, the odds of current e-cigarette use were significantly (P < .05) greater among those reporting exposure sometimes and most of the time/always, respectively, as follows: Internet (adjusted odds ratio: middle school, 1.44 and 2.91; high school, 1.49, and 2.02); newspapers/magazines (middle school, 0.93 [not significant] and 1.87; high school, 1.26 and 1.71); retail stores (middle school, 1.78 and 2.34; high school, 1.37, and 1.91); and TV/movies (middle school, 1.25 [not significant] and 1.80; high school, 1.24 and 1.54).

CONCLUSIONS:

E-cigarette advertisement exposure is associated with current e-cigarette use among students; greater exposure is associated with higher odds of use. Given that youth use of tobacco in any form is unsafe, comprehensive tobacco prevention and control strategies, including efforts to reduce youth exposure to advertising, are critical to prevent all forms of tobacco use among youth.
Das multizentrische Lymphom bei 411 Hunden – eine epidemiologische Studie
Authors: Kessler Martin , Lautscham Esther , Willimzig Lisanne , Neiger Reto , Ernst Theresa
Published: April 2016

Ziel: Überblick über die epidemiologische Situation des multizentrischen Lymphoms (ML) des Hundes in Deutschland. Material und Methoden: 411 Hunde mit ML wurden retrospektiv hinsichtlich Rasse,Körpergewicht und des Anteils der Hunde mit Hyperkalzämie bzw. T- und B-Zell-Lymphom ausgewertet und statistisch mit zwei Vergleichspopulationen verglichen (Klinikpopulation Tierklinik Hofheim, n = 52142; krankenversicherte Hunde, n = 123423). Ergebnisse: 298 (72, 5%) der 411 Hunde gehörten 86 verschiedenen Rassen an, 113 (27, 5%) waren Mischlinge. Bei Gegenüberstellung mit beiden Vergleichspopulationen zeigte sich übereinstimmend eine Rasseprädisposition für American Pitbull Terrier (Quotenverhältnis [QV] 5, 2 bzw. 18, 5), American Staffordshire Terrier (QV 3, 3 bzw. 4, 6), Briard (QV 5, 6 bzw. 9, Bullmastiff (QV 7, 8 bzw. 5, 0), Irish Setter (QV 3, 1) und Rottweiler (QV 2, 8 bzw. 3, 6). Golden Retriever (n = 22, QV 1, 3 bzw. 0, 9) und Berner Sennenhunde (n = 22, QV 2, 4 bzw. 2, 0) waren in absoluten Zahlen häufig vertreten, doch ergab sich beim Vergleich mit den Vergleichspopulationen lediglich ein QV < 3. Das durchschnittliche Körpergewicht betrug 30, 2 ± 13, 7 kg, nur 75 (18%) Hunde wogen weniger als 15 kg. Bei den kleineren Hunden (< 15 kg KM) waren West Highland White Terrier (n = 12) gehäuft vertreten. Das mittlere Alter der Hunde lag bei 7, 9 ± 2, 7 Jahren. Hunde ≥ 15 kg waren signifikant (p < 0, 001) jünger (7, 6 ± 2, 4 Jahre) als Hunde < 15 kg (9, 3 ± 3, 2 Jahre). Hunde mit B-Zell-Lymphom hatten ein signifikant (p < 0, 001) höheres Alter (8, 5 ± 2, 6 Jahre) als Hunde mit T-Zell-Lymphom (6, 4 ± 1, 8 Jahre). Eine Geschlechtsprädisposition ließ sich nicht nachweisen (54% männlich, 46% weiblich). Eine paraneoplastische Hyperkalzämie als Zeichen eines T-Zell-Lymphoms lag bei 44 (11, 4%) Hunden vor. 20, 6% bzw. 79, 4% der Hunde wiesen einen T- bzw. B-Zell-Immunphänotyp auf. Klinische Relevanz: Bereits bekannte Rasseprädispositionen konnten bestätigt und bislang unbekannte Rassehäufungen identifiziert werden (Briard, Irish Setter). Bei kleineren Hunden (< 15 kg) tritt das ML in deutlich höherem Alter auf.
Factors Affecting Seed Germination of Feather Fingergrass (Chloris virgata)
Authors: Fernando Nimesha , Humphries Talia , Florentine Singarayer K. , Chauhan Bhagirath S.
Published: April 2016

Laboratory experiments were carried out to determine the effect of several environmental factors on seed germination of feather fingergrass, one of the most significant emerging weeds in warm regions of the world. Seed germination occurred over a broad range of temperatures (17/7, 25/10, and 30/20 C), but germination being highest at alternating temperatures of 30/20 C under both 12 h light/12 h dark and 24 h dark conditions. Although seed germination was favored by light, some seeds were capable of germinating in the dark. Increasing salt stress decreased seed germination until complete inhibition was reached at 250-mM sodium chloride. Germination decreased from 64 to 0.7% as osmotic potential decreased from 0 to −0.4 MPa, and was completely inhibited at −0.6 MPa. Higher seed germination (> 73%) was observed in the range of pH 6.4 to 8 than the other tested pH levels. Heat shock had a significant effect on seed germination. Germination of seeds placed at 130 C for 5 min was completely inhibited for both dry and presoaked seeds. The results of this study will help to develop protocols for managing feather fingergrass, and to thus avoid its establishment as a troublesome weed in economically important cropping regions.
Seasonal Variation in Macartney Rose (Rosa bracteata) Response to Herbicide Treatment
Authors: Enloe Stephen F. , Lauer Dwight K.
Published: April 2016

Macartney rose is an aggressive, thorny shrub that suppresses forage production and strongly hinders cattle grazing in southern pastures. Previous studies have found this weed to be extremely difficult to control with most pasture herbicides. We conducted two studies in central Alabama to assess several new herbicide chemistries applied at spring, early fall, and late fall timings. In the first study, we compared aminocyclopyrachlor, tank mixed with either 2,4-D, triclopyr, metsulfuron, or chlorsulfuron, with the commercial standard, picloram + 2,4-D. In the second study, we compared aminopyralid, tank mixed with either 2,4-D or metsulfuron and triclopyr + fluroxypyr, to the commercial standard, picloram + 2,4-D. Aminocyclopyrachlor + chlorsulfuron or metsulfuron and aminopyralid + 2,4-D or metsulfuron provided acceptable control and were comparable to picloram + 2,4-D at the early fall timing. Macartney rose control with treatments applied at the late fall timing tended to be less than commercially acceptable levels. We found that no herbicide treatment controlled Macartney rose at the spring timing. In addition, triclopyr + fluroxypyr did not control Macartney rose at any application timing. These results indicate that the early fall timing was optimal and that both aminocyclopyrachlor and aminopyralid can provide good Macartney rose control when mixed with certain other herbicides, including metsulfuron.
Statistical analysis of backscattered electron image of hydrated cement paste
Authors: Hu Chuanlin , Ma Hongyan
Published: April 2016

Backscattered electron (BSE) imaging has been widely used to investigate the microstructure of cement-based materials, and it has shown specific advantages in determining the fractions and distribution of individual phases. The lower and upper grey level thresholds for the investigated phases need to be determined as the key references for BSE image analysis. However, the traditional determination of the grey level thresholds for phases is quite arbitrary. A novel method is proposed to analyse BSE images of cement-based materials using statistical analysis, avoiding the subjective choice of grey level thresholds.
Differences in dental caries experience between diabetic adolescents and healthy controls
Authors: Fazlić Rusmira , Huseinbegović Amina , Hasanbegović Sniježana , Selimović Dragaš Mediha
Published: April 2016

Introduction: While the influence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) on periodontal health is well established, results of previous studies regarding the association of this metabolic disease and caries experience are rather inconsistent. The aim of this study was to assess the differences between caries status of healthy and adolescents with T1DM, as well as to determine the differences in caries experience among diabetic patients in relation to their metabolic control.Methods: Assessment of caries status was performed using the DMFT index (decayed, missing, and filled teeth). The study group (Diabetic) included 60 patients diagnosed with T1DM, aged 12-18 years, from Sarajevo Canton. This group was divided into two sub-groups: a sub-group Diabetic-W consisted of 30 patients with well-controlled glycaemia, while a subgroup Diabetic-P comprised of 30 patients with poorer glycemic control. The control group consisted of 30 age-matched metabolically healthy individuals.Results: The T1DM adolescents had a significantly higher (p < 0.01) mean DMFT score than the healthy subjects, 11.49 and 6.19 respectively. Statistically, the diabetic group had also significantly higher values of the D and M components. Concerning the metabolic control, mean DMFT score in the Diabetic-W subgroup was lower (10.57) than in the Diabetic-P subgroup (12.39), however the difference was not statistically significant.Conclusions: The results demonstrate that the T1DM patients have a higher caries experience, regardless of the degree of metabolic control. The level of untreated dental decay and missing teeth components among the diabetic adolescents indicates irregular dental attendance.
Experience of the original endocardial electrode use for temporary pacing of cardiac function
Authors: Osmolovsky A N , Babenkova L V
Published: April 2016

Aim. To assess the effectiveness of the original puncture transvenous temporary endocardial springy electrode use in patients with myocardial infarction complicated by bradyarrhythmias.Methods. The study included 126 patients with myocardial infarction complicated by acute bradyarrhythmias. The original endocardial electrode was used in 38 patients (main group). Temporary artificial heart rhythm control was performed using endocardial springy temporary puncture electrode in 88 cases of bradyarrhythmias (control group). Written informed consent was taken from all patients who underwent the procedure, and in the absence of contact with the patient decision to perform temporary cardiac pacing was made by a council of physicians.Results.. Spontaneous pacing interruption occurred in 13 patients of the main group and 32 control group patients at various times of the artificial pacing. Thanks to the used original electrode constructional features, fatal cases were prevented in 11 (84.6%) patients of the main group. In 9 of 32 patients of the control group with impaired pacemaker, cardiac pacing was restored by the electrode re-fixation to the heart right ventricular endocardium. In 23 patients of the control group artificial rhythm was restored by the method of endocardial electrode reposition. The number of patients with a spontaneous interruption of temporary artificial heart rhythm control had a strong correlation with the number of patients with the identified new changes in the electrocardiogram (ST segment elevation with acute recurrent myocardial infarction; r=0.84, pConclusion. In case of spontaneous interruption of temporary cardiac pacing caused by the loss of myocardial electrical conduction function in the area of the contact with the electrode, for effective and safe fatal cases prevention endocardial electrodes of the original design use is recommended.
Diagnostic and prognostic value of endothelial dysfunction markers in patients with ulcerative colitis
Authors: Stepina E A , Khlynova O V , Tuev A V
Published: April 2016

Aim. To assess the endothelial dysfunction degree in patients with ulcerative colitis, depending on the disease attack severity, the pathological process spread, the presence of systemic manifestations, complications, and endoscopic activity of the process.Methods. 45 patients with an established diagnosis of «ulcerative colitis» in the exacerbation phase and with newly diagnosed disease forms were examined. The control group included 11 apparently healthy people. As endothelial dysfunction markers vascular endothelial growth factor levels in serum and blood plasma desquamated endothelial cells amount were studied.Results.In the group of patients with ulcerative colitis a statistically significant increase in levels of endothelial dysfunction markers (the vascular endothelial growth factor content was 506.40±287.00 pg/ml, the plasma desquamated endothelial cells number - 6.47±4.22×104/L) was found compared with the control group (pConclusion. In patients with ulcerative colitis endothelial dysfunction, correlated with disease activity and severity markers, was revealed; vascular endothelial growth factor levels and plasma desquamated endothelial cells number can serve as the ulcerative colitis severity criteria, as well as a sign of unfavorable disease course.
Endoscopic removal of esophagus and stomach polyps using ligation device
Authors: Sayfutdinov I M , Ivanov A I , Peganova E V
Published: April 2016

Aim. To approbate method of endoscopic removal of esophagus and stomach polyps using a ligation device.Methods. During the period from 2013 to 2015, 37 endoscopic polyps removal using the variceal band ligation device «G-Flex» (Belgium) were performed to 34 patients (26 women and 8 men) aged 17 to 68 years. Removed polyps size ranged from 5 to 11 mm. Polyps localization was as follows: esophagus abdominal part and stomach cardia - 7 (19%), stomach subcardial part - 2 (5%), stomach body - 19 (52%), antrum - 9 (24%). Before polyps removal, lesions biopsy and gastric juice acidity determination were performed to all patients, in 45% of cases endosonography was performed. According to the histological study results, hyperplastic polyps were detected in 5 (15%) patients, adenomatous polyps - in 29 (85%). In 2 patients the endosonography results revealed submucosal lesion, coming from the mucous membrane muscular layer.Results. Technical possibilities of the esophagus and stomach polyps endoscopic removal using variceal band ligation device, depending on the lesion location and size, were evaluated. In all cases, regardless of the focus localization and the comorbidity severity, a successful technical surgery performance was achieved in the absence of complications and symptoms recurrence in the early and late postoperative periods. Method advantages and disadvantages, indications for its performance in the inpatient and outpatient settings are revealed.Conclusion. In certain indications and performance technique adherence, the esophagus and stomach polyps endoscopic removal using variceal band ligation device is a safe and radical method of upper gastrointestinal tract benign epithelial lesions treatment.
CREPÚSCULO ARTÍSTICO: INTEGRANDO AS LINGUAGENS ARTÍSTICAS E A COMUNIDADE LOCAL NO IFPB – CAMPUS GUARABIRA
Authors: Lucena Ferreira Líbna Naftali
Published: April 2016

O presente artigo trata de um relato de experiência de ensino, aprendizagem, vivência e experimentos com as linguagens artísticas por meio do desenvolvimento do projeto intitulado Crepúsculo Artístico: integrando as linguagens artísticas e a comunidade local. O projeto teve como objetivo promover um espaço de arte e cultura dentro do IFPB -Campus Guarabira rompendo com os rigores de uma educação com herança, resquícios e reminiscência de uma pedagogia tecnicista, voltada exclusivamente para o ensino técnico profissional. Compreendendo que o ser humano é essencialmente cultural sendo a arte fundamental na formação do cidadão crítico e reflexivo, promovemos a integração das linguagens artísticas no ambiente escolar proporcionando um espaço livre para a comunidade interna e externa do campus mostrarem, compartilhar, socializar, difundir sua arte e suas manifestações culturais, seja no teatro, na dança, na música, na literatura ou nas artes visuais, por meio deste projeto.
EXPERIÊNCIA DO PROJETO DE EXTENSÃO ADOTE UM LEITOR: CONTA QUE EU CONTO
Authors: Souza Jussier Do Nascimento , Silva Rayonara Medeiros da
Published: April 2016

Este trabalho pretende apresentar a experiência produzida através do Projeto de Extensão Adote um Leitor: Conta que eu conto, realizado numa escola municipal de Picuí-PB, e vinculado à Coordenação de Extensão do IFPB – Campus Picuí. O projeto objetivava formar novos leitores e mediadores, por meio de uma leitura crítica e reflexiva. Acredita-se como leitores, aqueles, que refletem sobre o texto lido e que não o fazem mecanicamente. Acredita-se, também, que leitores responsáveis, sensíveis e competentes podem e devem tornar-se mediadores. Pretendia-se, ao trabalhar com o reconto de histórias, que os alunos desenvolvessem o prazer pela leitura, apreciando as histórias, compreendendo seu enredo, identificando personagens, memorizando as histórias e o vocabulário nelas envolvido e assumindo o desafio de tornarem-se contadoras de histórias, gravando seus recontos...
SISTEMA DE SINALIZAÇÃO: DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UM MANUAL PARA O IFPB
Authors: Pereira Luciana Mendonça Dinoá , Andrade Daniel De Sousa , Costa Handersson Mendes da , Jacome Adriana Travassos Duarte , Pereira Ramom Ferreira da Mota , Baptista Turla Angela Alquete de Arreguy
Published: April 2016

Um sistema de sinalização é essencial em um ambiente por contribuir para orientar as pessoas, facilitar o deslocamento, instruir quanto às normas de segurança e avisos importantes. Apesar disso, os campi do Instituto Federal da Paraíba (IFPB) funcionam com uma sinalização improvisada, sem critérios gráficos, com materiais inapropriados e em quantidade insuficiente. O presente artigo aborda o desenvolvimento de um Manual de Sinalização para o IFPB, realizado através de um projeto de extensão, que contou com a participação de professores e alunos do curso de Design Gráfico do campus Cabedelo. Como forma de organizar as ações desenvolvidas no projeto, utilizou-se a metodologia de Calori (2007) que define claramente as fases de trabalho. Foram criadas todas as estruturas de sinalização do Campus Cabedelo e da Casa Rosada, sede da Reitoria, definindo um padrão visual e as especificações de todos os seus elementos, para garantir a correta produção e instalação das peças. Essa sinalização poderá servir como base para ser aplicada, futuramente, em todos os campi do IFPB, considerando as particularidades de cada lugar. Um ambiente bem sinalizado influenciará positivamente o comportamento das pessoas, criando um senso de conforto e bem-estar.
PRATICANDO LEITURA COMPREENSÃO DE TEXTOS E VOCABULÁRIO COM ALUNOS DE ESCOLAS PÚBLICAS EM GUARABIRA - PB
Authors: Fernandes Cláudia Regina Ponciano , Costa Layse Pereira da , Lima Núbia Kallyne Ferreira de
Published: April 2016

O desejo de contribuir para o desenvolvimento da leitura de textos em inglês e seus respectivos vocabulários nos motivou a oferecer um curso com foco na leitura e compreensão de textos a alunos de escolas públicas. O presente relato é resultado de um projeto de extensão realizado no município de Guarabira - PB. Os objetivos gerais foram: perceber a língua inglesa como um instrumento de acesso a informações e a outras culturas; valorizar a leitura como meio de informação e prazer. Especificamente, as metas foram levar os alunos a utilizarem estratégias de leitura para compreender textos em inglês e discutirem na sua língua materna; identificarem a ideia central dos textos; relatarem suas observações, percepções e conclusões sobre a compreensão da leitura; além disso, atribuir significados das palavras de forma contextualizada. Acredita-se que o projeto tenha contribuido para minimizar as dificuldades  relacionadas a compreensão de textos em inglês e seu vocabulário especifico.
LEITURA E MEDIAÇÃO: POR UMA FORMAÇÃO DO LEITOR LITERÁRIO
Authors: Ribeiro da Silva Maria Célia , Da Silva Antônio Gomes , De Azevedo Ana Beatriz Cruz
Published: April 2016

Este relato de experiência representa o que vivenciamos no projeto de extensão “O que lê (e onde lê) o estudante do ensino médio das escolas públicas das comunidades vizinhas do IFPB-CG?” (IFPB – Edital n.º 009/2015 – PROBEXT), cujo objetivo consistiu em averiguar que obras, consideradas fora do grupo da Grande Literatura, estavam sendo lidas pelos alunos da 1ª série do Ensino Médio da escola pública Antônio Oliveira, e em que locais essas leituras eram realizadas. Os instrumentos utilizados para o levantamento das obras lidas e para o mapeamento dos locais de leitura foram questionários e entrevistas orais. Neste artigo, delineamos, inicialmente, como se processaram essas ações e o que resultou delas, para em seguida relatarmos as intervenções que realizamos/vivenciamos no universo estudado, com vistas a criar um ambiente propício para a formação do leitor literário, tão ausente do cotidiano escolar daqueles alunos. Os modos de ler e o papel do mediador mostraram-se fundamentais para a construção de bases para uma formação leitora. 

 
EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL ENQUANTO INSTRUMENTO PARA REDUÇÃO DE IMPACTOS AMBIENTAIS EM GARIMPOS
Authors: Fernandes Samara Santos , Muniz Filho Paulo
Published: April 2016

O desenvolvimento de uma consciência crítica a respeito das ações que desempenhamos vinculadas as suas consequências imediatas e ao longo do tempo é um dos objetivos da educação ambiental. Nesse sentido, desenvolvemos este trabalho juntos aos garimpeiros dos garimpos Pedreira (Picuí – PB) e Xique-Xique 120 (Carnaúba dos Dantas – RN), com o intuito de confrontar suas práticas com os impactos ambientais decorrentes. Através dessa relação dialógica entre a academia e os garimpeiros foi possível estabelecer o debate e a partir deste consolidar conceitos que serão utilizados na mudança de práticas, o que torna viável a redução, a médio e longo prazo, dos impactos ambientais provenientes da atividade extrativista.
QUEBRA-CABEÇAS COM PALITOS DE FÓSFORO: UM JEITO LÙDICO DE ENSINAR GEOMETRIA PLANA NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: De Sousa Gonzaga Antonia Edvaneide , Petrucci de Assis Marcos Antonio , De Lacerda Geraldo Herbetet
Published: April 2016

O estudo da Geometria no Ensino Fundamental tem sido pouco valorizado por parte dos alunos, que são atraídos pela tecnologia da informação e se dispersam durante as aulas. O uso de quebra-cabeças com palitos busca recuperar a atenção dos mesmos, trazendo o lado lúdico das brincadeiras para a sala de aula e, ao mesmo tempo, aguçando o raciocínio lógico matemático durante as atividades. Pela facilidade de construir formas e manipulá-las, os quebra-cabeças são muito úteis no ensino da geometria plana. Foi pensando nessas características dos quebra-cabeças que o projeto QUEBRA-CABEÇAS COM PALITOS DE FÓSFORO: UM JEITO LÚDICO DE ENSINAR GEOMETRIA PLANA NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL foi desenvolvido com e para os alunos do 6º ano do Ensino Fundamental da Escola Estadual Ensino Fundamental Jovelina Gomes da cidade de Uiraúna – PB. As atividades foram desenvolvidas em forma de oficinas, e foram aproveitados os conceitos e propriedades geométricas para servirem de regras do “jogo” na resolução dos quebra-cabeças. Durante as oficinas, as atividades eram desenvolvidas pelos alunos em grupos de quatro alunos, promovendo assim, o desenvolvimento da capacidade de trabalhar em equipe e de interagir com os colegas.
QUEBRANDO BARREIRAS NA TROCA DE SABERES: CONHECIMENTOS E EXPERIÊNCIAS - CAMPUS JOÃO PESSOA
Authors: Oliveira Luciana , Oliveira Gilvan , Santos Joffily , Veríssimo Marianna
Published: April 2016

Este trabalho descreve a experiência vivenciada no Projeto de Extensão – Quebrando Barreiras na Troca de Saberes, Conhecimentos e Experiências - que analisou diversas tecnologias assistivas e desenvolveu uma ferramenta gratuita Web capaz de traduzir a voz de uma pessoa na língua portuguesa para LIBRAS. Isso é importante, pois muitas das escolas em João Pessoa ainda não possuem recursos para atender pessoas com deficiência, mesmo existindo a Lei 10.432/02 que regula, desde 2002, o direito de deficientes a terem acesso a serviços de saúde e educação por meio da linguagem de sinais. Por isso, o projeto, desenvolvido no período de 14/05/2015 até o dia 31/01/2016, teve como objetivo principal transmitir o conhecimento de como manipular com softwares gratuitos que permitem a fácil comunicação entre pessoas com e sem deficiência na fala e auditiva. Para isso, foram realizadas atividades de pesquisa e desenvolvimento no IFPB – Campus João Pessoa e dinâmicas com estudantes da Escola Municipal Lynaldo Cavalcante de Albuquerque, situado no Distrito Industrial.
COMPETITIVIDADE EM CADEIAS PRODUTIVAS: UMA ANÁLISE BIBLIOMÉTRICA A PARTIR DOS PERIÓDICOS CAPES
Authors: Zanella Cleunice , Barichello Rodrigo , Rodrigues Marcio Paixão , Bagatini Fabiano Marcos , Bergamaschi Daniel
Published: April 2016

O estudo de cadeias produtivas tem sido foco de análise de diversos trabalhos sobre competitividade, a partir de uma visão sistêmica, envolvendo fatores macro e microeconômicos. Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar diferentes pesquisas sobre avaliação da competitividade em cadeias produtivas, através de um estudo bibliométrico. Entender quais métodos utilizaram para esta avaliação, quais os setores avaliados bem como quais os objetivos dos autores ao realizarem suas pesquisas. Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e bibliométrica. Os dados foram coletados em outubro de 2014 por meio de pesquisa documental considerando os artigos publicados em periódicos vinculados a base de dados Capes. Com relação a pesquisa bibliométrica, foi observado o ano de publicação, número de autores dos artigos, as instituições às quais aqueles se encontravam vinculados na ocasião da publicação e as abordagens de pesquisa utilizadas. Posteriormente foi avaliado se a análise das cadeias estudadas considerou a competitividade como desempenho ou eficiência. Na sequência, identificaram-se os determinantes da competitividade apontados pelos autores, bem como as principais conclusões dos trabalhos. Como resultados, destaca-se a preocupação dos autores em salientar os fatores de competitividade dos setores avaliados, bem como a importância e necessidade de maior interação entre os elos da cadeia estudada.
ORGANIZAÇÃO PARA A INOVAÇÃO TECNOLÓGICA: ANÁLISE DE EMPRESAS BRASILEIRAS
Authors: Costa Nickolas Caldeira Freire da , Santos Glicia Vieira dos
Published: April 2016

O objetivo deste artigo é discutir o processo de organização e gestão para a inovação tecnológica. Para compreender este processo, serão analisados três casos de empresas brasileiras, dos setores de celulose e papel, energia elétrica e aviação. A pesquisa foi realizada com dados primários e secundários. As fontes principais para a coleta dos dados primários e secundários foram, respectivamente, entrevistas e informações disponíveis em documentos das empresas (relatórios para investidores, cartilhas, apresentações institucionais), no período 2012 a 2014, além de dados setoriais, artigos e teses.  Os resultados mostram que a organização para inovação é um elemento crítico para que as empresas alcancem os objetivos definidos por suas estratégias de negócios e de inovação. Apontam ainda que empresas inovadoras formalizam e utilizam - de forma sistemática e disciplinada - processos, rotinas, ferramentas e arranjos organizacionais alinhados à estratégia para gerenciar os fluxos decisórios envolvidos no processo de inovação.
Benefícios e Determinantes do Sistema de Custeio Baseado nas Atividades (ABC): Um Estudo de Caso
Authors: Quesado Patricia Rodrigues , Lopes Maria Carlos
Published: April 2016

O presente trabalho visa abordar a aplicação do sistema de custeio Activity Based Costing (ABC) numa empresa de fabricação de carroçarias para autocarros, identificando os benefícios da sua adoção e os fatores que mais influenciaram a sua implementação. Para o efeito utilizamos a metodologia de investigação qualitativa com recurso ao método do estudo de caso. Constatamos que o ABC é uma ferramenta de gestão que permite o apuramento dos custos indiretos de produção de uma forma mais precisa e racional do que os demais sistemas de custeio da contabilidade tradicional. Por outro lado, foi possível concluir que os fatores que mais influenciaram a implementação do ABC foram o apoio da gestão de topo, a familiaridade com outras ferramentas de gestão e a elevada formação dos recursos humanos.
Descripción de niveles de ansiedad, desesperanza y autoestima en un grupo de mujeres chilenas con diagnóstico de infertilidad primaria: un estudio piloto
Authors: Contreras-García Yolanda , Jara-Riquelme Valeska , Manríquez-Vidal Camilo
Published: April 2016

Objetivo: describir los niveles de ansiedad, desesperanza y autoestima de mujeres con diagnóstico de infertilidad primaria que acuden a iniciar tratamiento de fertilización in vitro en un centro privado de alta complejidad.

Materiales y métodos: serie de casos en la que se incluyeron mujeres chilenas con diagnóstico de infertilidad primaria entre los 20 y 45 años, sin hijos, heterosexuales, con óvulos propios, que aceptaron participar del estudio previo consentimiento informado, quienes acudieron entre junio y diciembre del año 2012 a iniciar tratamiento de fertilización in vitro a una institución privada de referencia especializada en el manejo de este problema en Concepción (Chile). Muestra no probabilística, consecutiva. Se analizaron variables biosociales, antecedentes de patología previa, niveles de ansiedad, desesperanza, autoestima y apoyo social percibido. El análisis estadístico se realizó con el programa SPSS versión 19.0, aplicando análisis univariado.

Resultados: se analizó una muestra de 40 mujeres, con un promedio de edad de 35,75 años, las cuales poseen educación técnica o universitaria completa, todas trabajaban y tenían un nivel de ingreso medio-alto. El antecedente de patologías previas más frecuente correspondió a ovario poliquístico (50 %). En las mujeres estudiadas se observó ansiedad en el 47,5 %, desesperanza en el 62,5 % y baja autoestima en el 55 %. El 50 % de ellas percibió un bajo apoyo social.

Conclusiones: en mujeres con infertilidad se encontraron importantes niveles de ansiedad, desesperanza y baja autoestima. Es importante hacer una evaluación de estas condiciones en mujeres sometidas a tratamiento de infertilidad ya que la condición de salud mental constituye un importante aspecto de la salud sexual y reproductiva de las mismas.
Reading and Writing as Academic Literacy in EAP Program of Indonesian Leaners
Authors: Solikhah Imroatus
Published: April 2016

This study investigates academic literacy imposed in reading and writing for academic purposes in the EAP program. This study uses descriptive design elaborating data from curriculum documents and interviews.  Involving 45 participants from IAIN Surakarta and Veteran University, data were analyzed using constant-comparison and inductive analysis tecniques. The study diseovers that academic literacy is prominent to serve and recently it has been the growing learning outcomes universities should provide besides discipline and experise. Academic literacy in EAP program is embedded into academic vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing for academic purposes.  Consequently, academic literacy should be incurred in the curriculum, syllabus, aims and objectives, and teaching materials.
Pharmacokinetics of meloxicam in red-eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans) after single intravenous and intramuscular injections
Authors: Uney Kamil , Altan Feray , Aboubakr Mohammed , Cetin Gul , Dik Burak
Published: April 2016

OBJECTIVE To determine the pharmacokinetics of meloxicam after single IV and IM injections in red-eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans).

ANIMALS 8 healthy red-eared slider turtles.

PROCEDURES Turtles received 1 dose of meloxicam (0.2 mg/kg) IV or IM (4 turtles/route), a 30-day washout period was provided, and then turtles received the same dose by the opposite route. Blood samples were collected at predetermined times for measurement of plasma meloxicam concentration. Pharmacokinetic values for each administration route were determined with a 2-compartment open model approach.

RESULTS For IV administration, mean ± SD values of major pharmacokinetic variables were 1.02 ± 0.41 hours for distribution half-life, 9.78 ± 2.23 hours for elimination half-life, 215 ± 32 mL/kg for volume of distribution at steady state, 11.27 ± 1.44 μg•h/mL for area under the plasma concentration versus time curve, and 18.00 ± 2.32 mL/h/kg for total body clearance. For IM administration, mean values were 0.35 ± 0.06 hours for absorption half-life, 0.72 ± 0.06 μg/mL for peak plasma concentration, 1.5 ± 0.0 hours for time to peak concentration, 3.73 ± 2.41 hours for distribution half-life, 13.53 ± 1.95 hours for elimination half-life, 11.33 ± 0.92 μg•h/mL for area under the plasma concentration versus time curve, and 101 ± 6% for bioavailability. No adverse reactions were detected.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Long half-life, high bioavailability, and lack of immediate adverse reactions of meloxicam administered IM at 0.2 mg/kg suggested the possibility of safe and effective clinical use in turtles. Additional studies are needed to establish appropriate administration frequency and clinical efficacy.
Biomechanical evaluation of two plating configurations for critical-sized defects of the mandible in dogs
Authors: Arzi Boaz , Stover Susan M. , Garcia Tanya C. , Leale Dustin M. , Verstraete Frank J. M.
Published: April 2016

OBJECTIVE To compare the biomechanical behavior of mandibular critical-sized defects stabilized with 2 plating configurations under in vitro conditions resembling clinical situations.

SAMPLE 24 mandibles harvested from 12 adult canine cadavers.

PROCEDURES 8 mandibles were kept intact as control samples. A critical-sized defect was created in 16 mandibles; these mandibles were stabilized by use of a single locking plate (LP [n = 8]) or an LP combined with an alveolar miniplate (LMP [8]). Mandibles were loaded in cantilever bending in a single-load-to-failure test with simultaneous recording of load and actuator displacement. Stiffness, yield, and failure properties were compared among groups. Mode of failure was recorded. Radiographic evidence of tooth root and mandibular canal damage was quantified and compared between groups.

RESULTS Stiffness and yield loads of single LP and LMP constructs were < 30% of values for intact mandibles, and failure loads were < 45% of values for intact mandibles. There were no consistent biomechanical differences at failure between single LP and LMP constructs, but the LMP construct had greater stiffness and strength prior to yield. Frequency of screw penetration of teeth and the mandibular canal was significantly greater for LMP than for single LP constructs.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Both fixation methods were mechanically inferior to an intact mandible. The LMP construct was mechanically stronger than the LP construct but may not be clinically justifiable. Addition of an alveolar miniplate provided additional strength to the construct but resulted in more frequent penetration of tooth roots and the mandibular canal.
Effect of in ovo administration of an adult-derived microbiota on establishment of the intestinal microbiome in chickens
Authors: Pedroso Adriana A. , Batal Amy B. , Lee Margie D.
Published: April 2016

OBJECTIVE To determine effects of in ovo administration of a probiotic on development of the intestinal microbiota of 2 genetic lineages (modern and heritage) of chickens.

SAMPLE 10 newly hatched chicks and 40 fertile eggs to determine intestinal microbiota at hatch, 900 fertile eggs to determine effects of probiotic on hatchability, and 1,560 chicks from treated or control eggs.

PROCEDURES A probiotic competitive-exclusion product derived from adult microbiota was administered in ovo to fertile eggs of both genetic lineages. Cecal contents and tissues were collected from embryos, newly hatched chicks, and chicks. A PCR assay was used to detect bacteria present within the cecum of newly hatched chicks. Fluorescence in situ hybridization and vitality staining were used to detect viable bacteria within intestines of embryos. The intestinal microbiota was assessed by use of 16S pyrosequencing.

RESULTS Microscopic evaluation of embryonic cecal contents and tissues subjected to differential staining techniques revealed viable bacteria in low numbers. Development of the intestinal microbiota of broiler chicks of both genetic lineages was enhanced by in ovo administration of adult microbiota. Although the treatment increased diversity and affected composition of the microbiota of chicks, most bacterial species present in the probiotic were transient colonizers. However, the treatment decreased the abundance of undesirable bacterial species within heritage lineage chicks.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE In ovo inoculation of a probiotic competitive-exclusion product derived from adult microbiota may be a viable method of managing development of the microbiota and reducing the prevalence of pathogenic bacteria in chickens.
The Effectiveness of a 3D Computerized Tutorial to Enhance Learning of the Canine Larynx and Hyoid Apparatus
Authors: Nemanic Sarah , Mills Serena , Viehdorfer Matt , Clark Terri , Bailey Mike
Published: April 2016

Teaching the anatomy of the canine larynx and hyoid apparatus is challenging because dissection disassembles and/or damages these structures, making it difficult to understand their three-dimensional (3D) anatomy and spatial interrelationships. This study assessed the effectiveness of an interactive, computerized 3D tutorial for teaching the anatomy of the canine larynx and hyoid apparatus using a randomized control design with students enrolled in the first-year professional program at Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine. All first-year students from 2 consecutive years were eligible. All students received the traditional methods of didactic teaching and dissection to learn the anatomy of the canine larynx and hyoid apparatus, after which they were divided into two statistically equal groups based on their cumulative anatomy test scores from the prior term. The tutorial group received an interactive, computerized tutorial developed by the investigators containing 3D images of the canine larynx and hyoid apparatus, while the control group received the same 3D images without the computerized tutorial. Both groups received the same post-learning assessment and survey. Sixty-three first-year students participated in the study, 28 in the tutorial group, and 35 in the control group. Post-learning assessment and survey scores were both significantly higher among students in the computerized tutorial group than those in the control group. This study demonstrates that a 3D computerized tutorial is more effective in teaching the anatomy of the canine hyoid apparatus and larynx than 3D images without a tutorial. Students likewise rated their learning experience higher when using the 3D computerized tutorial.
Usefulness of Crossword Puzzles in Helping First-Year BVSc Students Learn Veterinary Terminology
Authors: Abuelo Angel , Castillo Cristina , May Stephen A.
Published: April 2016

Appropriate terminology is essential for successful communication among health professionals. However, students have traditionally been encouraged to learn terminology by rote memorization and recall, strategies that students try to avoid. The use of crossword puzzles as a learning tool has been evaluated in other education disciplines, but not for terminology related to veterinary science. Hence, the objective of this study was to test whether crossword puzzles might be an effective aid to learning veterinary terminology. Forty-two first-year students enrolled in a Bachelor of Veterinary Science program were randomly divided into two groups and their previous knowledge of veterinary terms tested. One group received a list of 30 terms with their definitions. The other group received the same list plus six specially designed puzzles incorporating these 30 terms. After 50 minutes, both groups completed a post-intervention test and the results were compared statistically. The results showed that the students using the crossword puzzles performed better in the post-intervention test, correctly retaining more terms than the students using only rote learning. In addition, qualitative data, gathered through an electronic survey and focus group discussions, revealed a positive attitude among students toward the use of crossword puzzles.