bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using subscales when scoring the Cushing's quality of life questionnaire
Authors: Tiemensma Jitske , Depaoli Sarah , Felt John M
Published: October 2015

Context

Patients in long-term remission of Cushing's syndrome (CS) commonly report impaired quality of life (QoL). The CushingQoL questionnaire is a disease-specific QoL questionnaire for patients diagnosed with CS. The developers of the CushingQoL recommend using a global (total) score to assess QoL. However, the global score does not capture all aspects of QoL as outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Objective

The aim of the study was to compare the performance of different scoring options to determine the optimal method for the CushingQoL.

Design and patients

Patients in remission from CS (n=341) were recruited from the Cushing's Syndrome Research Foundation's email listserv and Facebook page, and asked to complete the CushingQoL and a short demographics survey.

Results

Using an exploratory analysis, adequate model fit was obtained for the global score, as well as a 2-subscale (psychosocial issues and physical problems) scoring solution. Confirmatory methods were performed to identify the optimal scoring solution. Both the global score and the 2-subscale scoring solution showed adequate model fit. However, a χ2 difference test indicated that the 2-subscale scoring solution was a significantly better fit than the global score (P<0.05).

Conclusion

If doctors or researchers would like to tease apart physical and psychosocial issues, the 2-subscale scoring solution would be recommended, since this solution showed to be optimal in scoring the CushingQoL. Regardless of the scoring solution used, the CushingQoL has proven to be a valuable resource for assessing health-related QoL in patients with CS.
Targeting muscle signaling pathways to minimize adverse effects of androgen deprivation
Authors: de Rooy Casey , Grossmann Mathis , Zajac Jeffrey D , Cheung Ada S
Published: October 2015

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a highly effective treatment used in ∼30% of men with prostate cancer. Adverse effects of ADT on muscle are significant with consistent losses in muscle mass. However, effects of ADT on muscle strength and physical function, of most relevance to the patient, are less well understood. This is in part due to the fact that muscle effects of ADT at the cellular, genetic and protein level, critical to the understanding of the pathophysiology of sarcopenia, have come into focus only recently. This review highlights the complexity of androgen-dependent signaling in muscle with an emphasis on recent findings in the regulation of muscle growth and muscle atrophy pathways. Furthermore, the effects of ADT and testosterone on skeletal muscle histology, gene expression and protein transcription are discussed. A better mechanistic understanding of the regulation of muscle mass and function by androgens should not only pave the way for developing targeted promyogenic interventions for men with prostate cancer receiving ADT but also may have wider implications for age-associated sarcopenia in the general population.
Estradiol promotes cells invasion by activating β-catenin signaling pathway in endometriosis
Authors: Xiong Wenqian , Zhang Ling , Yu Lan , Xie Wei , Man Yicun , Xiong Yao , Liu Hengwei , Liu Yi
Published: October 2015

Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent disease that involves the adhesion, invasion, and angiogenesis of endometrial tissues outside of the uterine cavity. We hypothesized that a link exists between estrogen and beta-catenin (β-catenin) signaling in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Human endometrial stromal cells (HESCs) were separated from eutopic endometrial tissues that were obtained from patients with endometriosis. β-catenin expression and cells invasiveness ability were up-regulated by 17β-estradiol (E2) in an estrogen receptor (ESR)-dependent manner, whereas β-catenin siRNA abrogated this phenomenon. Moreover, co-immunoprecipitation and dual immunofluorescence studies confirmed ESR1, β-catenin, and lymphoid enhancer factor 1/T cell factor 3 co-localization in the nucleus in HESCs after E2 treatment. To determine the role of β-catenin signaling in the implantation of ectopic endometrium, we xenotransplanted eutopic endometrium from endometriosis patients into ovariectomized severe combined immunodeficiency mice. The implantation of the endometrium was suppressed by β-catenin siRNA. Collectively, studies regarding β-catenin signaling are critical for improving our understanding of the pathogenesis of estrogen-induced endometriosis, which can translate into the development of treatments and therapeutic strategies for endometriosis.
Ichthyofauna of streams of the Lower Paranapanema River basin, state of Paraná, Brazil
Authors: Vidotto-Magnoni Ana Paula , Azevedo Zoccal Garcia Diego , Costa Alexandro Derly Augusto , Garcia de Souza Jaqueline , Yabu Marcelo Hideki Shigaki , Simões de Almeida Fernanda , Orsi Mário Luís
Published: October 2015

Several studies of small watersheds of in the Upper Paraná River basin are currently available. Howev-er, the number and extent of its tributary streams still pose a challenge to enhancing current knowledge of their ichthyofauna. This study aimed to survey the fish fauna of three streams of the Lower Paranapanema River basin, state of Paraná, Brazil (Capim, Tenente and Centenário streams). The sampling included 3,167 specimens belonging to five orders, 17 families and 56 species. The streams presented differences in species richness (Centenário Stream: 41 species; Tenente Stream: 33 species; Capim Stream: 30 species). Two species occurred at all collection sites (Astyanax bockmanni and Hypostomus ancistroides). Nine non-native species were recorded, four of them found exclusive-ly in the Centenário Stream.
First record of Pimelodella mucosa Eigenmann & Ward, 1907 (Siluriformes: Heptapteridae) in Formosa, Argentina and comments on the geographical distribution of P. howesi Fowler, 1940
Authors: Aguilera Gastón , Azpelicueta María de las Mercedes
Published: October 2015

The examination of the specimens re­cord­ed as Pimelodella howesi in Argentina reveals a misidentification that allow us to confirm the presence of Pimelodella mucosa for first time in the country.
A contribution to the checklist of fishes of San Luis province, Argentina
Authors: Cardoso Yamila P. , Bogan Sergio , Meluso Juan M. , Jáuregui Adrián , Cabrera María B. , Lizarralde Marta
Published: October 2015

San Luis province presents arheic and endorheic basins that are poorly understood in terms of their ichthyological composition. The samples taken recently from the main basins of this province have yielded data of undisputed biogeographic value for the knowledge of the ichthyofauna of San Luis, as well as for drawing up lists of species for watersheds with poor or absent previous records. Here, we cite Jenynsia multidentata from the Desaguadero and Bebedero rivers, Cnesterodon decemmaculatus for Chorrillos River, and Oligosarcus jenynsii for Luján, Quines and Quinto rivers. We add five taxa to the Nogolí River that have not been previously reported. We also present for the first time a list of the fish fauna from the Conlara, Luján and Quines basins. Our results provide 34 new records of freshwater fish distribution.
CO-LOCATIONS - AN INTRODUCTION
Authors: Hayward Philip
Published: October 2015

This issue examines the relationship between Australia's dominant Anglo-Celtic culture, other migrant subcultures and the international music industry.
SUCCESS IS IN THE AIR
Authors: Valtwies Meret
Published: October 2015

The conventional function of film music, it has been argued, works "to support and complement the style, mood and narrative of [a] film" This explanation serves however to elide a range of other factors which determine the composition of film scores. This article will attempt to map and explore a range of these with specific regard to the highly successful Australian feature Strictly Ballroom and emphasise the crucial role played by factors such as: budgetary parameters; copyright permission; marketing considerations; and the personal tastes of the production team.
FROM JIM CROW TO JAZZ
Authors: Whiteoak John
Published: October 2015

This article examines the nature of some of the watered-down forms of African-American musical culture that reached Australia before jazz. It explores the possibility that performance practice in some of these forms actually pre-empted the type of 'jazz improvisation' first heard in Australia. It also suggests the possible significance of blackface minstrelsy in pre-jazz Australia in relation to later attitudes towards improvisatory practice in popular music.
AFTER THE RECORD
Authors: Hayward Philip
Published: October 2015

Tabaran, the album produced by the Australian band Not Drowning, Waving (NDW) in collaboration with musicians from Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, not only had a long gestation period for a popular music album - being first envisaged in 1986, recorded in 1988, released in 1990 and promoted in 1991 -but has also provoked an extended critical response. Well received and widely covered by reviewers on first Australian release, the album was effectively re-promoted in early 1993 through the broadcast of Tabaran, an hour-long documentary directed by Mark Worth, on Australia's SBS TV and the publication of two lengthy analyses of the album published in the previous issue of this journal (vl n2). This article looks at the reception and influence of the documentary.
SIMPLY THE BEST?
Authors: Girodo Annie , Payoe Janine
Published: October 2015

The Winfield Cup, sponsored as the name suggests by the Australian tobacco manufacturer Rothmans for its Winfield brand of cigarettes, is Australia's major Rugby League competition. This article looks at efforts by the sport's body to use rock music and music video style ads, to deliver a female TV audience and promote female attendance at games.
FLYING IN THE FACE OF FASHION
Authors: Mitchell Tony
Published: October 2015

A survey of the local, independent music in New Zealand, its overseas reception and musical identities in New Zealand
STRUGGLING TO MAKE OURSELVES HEARD
Authors: Pickering Michael , Shuker Roy
Published: October 2015

The question of a content quota in the public media of communication only acquires cultural and political force in countries faced with a considerable volume of imported material. New Zealand/ Aotearoa is one such country. In this article, we review the widespread debate in New Zealand which has taken place over the past few years with respect to locally produced music
TE WA WHAKAPAOHO ITE REO IRIRANGI
Authors: Wilson Helen
Published: October 2015

The bicultural policies of much of the public sector in Aotearoa/New Zealand are based on the Treaty of Waitangi.Broadcasting is taken by many Maori to be an important means of empowerment, especially with regard to cultural revival and language maintenance. In the field of broadcasting there have been three major cases before the Waitangi Tribunal. The Te Reo Maori Report (1986) identified the Maori language as a valued possession which the Crown ought to have protected. This looks at the state of Maori radio.
J-POP’S ELUSIVE “J”
Authors: Lancashire Terence
Published: October 2015

In the following article, Terry Lancashire attempts to pin down what might be specifically Japanese in J-pop – “whether a ‘J’ in fact exists in J-pop” (PAGE), and explores language, melody and subject matter in a select song corpus. The range of styles explored is quite considerable, so it is not surprising when an attempt to pin down specific musical characteristics evades generalisation, and leads to the conclusion that ultimately performer identity, performance, and shared experience is most critical to understanding that “J”. How it is created, by who, and how it is used are as valuable in extrapolating generalisations about the genre as are specific musical characteristics, and this is a theme long evident throughout Perfect Beat’s history. That said, there is a great deal of value in the detailed analysis of lyric structure, phrasing, melodic style and subject matter, showing the subtleties of expression evident in the broad range of genres represented.
UKULELE AFFECTIONS AND HAWAIIAN FAMILY CONNECTIONS
Authors: Neuenfeldt Karl
Published: October 2015

Extended interview with Rick Cuhuna. Rick Cunha is a multi-instrumentalist musician, producer and songwriter with a long connection to ukulele both personally and professionally. His paternal grandfather was Sonny Cunha, a multi-talented Portuguese- Hawaiian bandleader, politician and entrepreneur as well as composer of classic Hawaiian hapa haole songs such as Hula Blues, Hapa Haole Hula Girl, Honolulu Tomboy and even the Yale University fight song Bula Bula. Sonny also sold ukuleles in Honolulu in the early 1900s, some of which Cunha still uses for recording projects at his Rainbow Garage recording studio in Van Nuys, California.
The Fuzzification of Classical Structures: A General View
Authors: Dzitac Ioan
Published: October 2015

The aim of this survey article, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Zadeh’s pioneering paper "Fuzzy Sets" (1965), is to offer a unitary view to some important spaces in fuzzy mathematics: fuzzy real line, fuzzy topological spaces, fuzzy metric spaces, fuzzy topological vector spaces, fuzzy normed linear spaces. We believe that this paper will be a support for future research in this field.
Group Decision Making with Incomplete Interval-valued Fuzzy Preference Relations Based on the Minimum Operator
Authors: Ashraf Samina , Rehman Atiq Ur , Kerre Etienne E.
Published: October 2015

This paper presents a new method to estimate the unknown values in incomplete interval-valued fuzzy preference relations (IVFPRs). The method is based on the min-consistency and is used to develop the algorithm for group decision making (GDM) dealing with incomplete IVFPRs.
A Fuzzy-based Decision Support Tool for Engineering Curriculum Design
Authors: Bologa Octavian , Breaz Radu Eugen , Racz Gabriel Sever
Published: October 2015

This paper describes a decision support tool which can be used for aiding the academic sraff in making the decision of including a specialty subject in an engineering curriculum. The approach is based on building a list of competences that should be acquired through the study of the specialty subjects. An evaluation of the competences is made by means of questionnaires and finally, a fuzzy model will be run. The output of the fuzzy model reflects the need for the evaluated specialty subject to be included in the curriculum. The proposed method takes into consideration the opinions and experience of both the academic staff and the employers.
Fuzzy Robust Tracking Control for Uncertain Nonlinear Time-Delay System
Authors: Du Zhenbin , Lin Tsung Chih , Zhao Tiebiao
Published: October 2015

The problem of fuzzy robust tracking control is investigated for uncertain nonlinear time-delay systems. The nonlinear time-delay system is modeled as uzzy Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) system, and fuzzy logic systems are used to eliminate the ncertainties of the system. A sufficient condition for the existence of fuzzy controller s given in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) and adaptive law. Based on yapunov stability theorem, the fuzzy control scheme guarantees the desired tracking erformance in sense that all the closed-loop signals are uniformly ultimately bounded (UUB). Simulation results of 2-link manipulator demonstrate the effectiveness of the eveloped control scheme.
Why Fuzzy Cognitive Maps Are Efficient
Authors: Kreinovich Vladik , Stylios Chrysostomos D.
Published: October 2015

In many practical situations, the relation between the experts’ degrees of confidence in different related statements is well described by Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCM). This empirical success is somewhat puzzling, since from the mathematical viewpoint, each FCM relation corresponds to a simplified one-neuron neural network, and it is well known that to adequately describe relations, we need multiple neurons. In this paper, we show that the empirical success of FCM can be explained if we take into account that human’s subjective opinions follow Miller’s seven plus minus two law.
A Retrospective Assessment of Fuzzy Logic Applications in Voice Communications and Speech Analytics
Authors: Teodorescu Horia-Nicolai L.
Published: October 2015

Voice and speech communication is a major topic covering simultaneously ’communication’, ’control’ (because it often involves control in the coding algorithms), and ’computing’ - from speech analysis and recognition, to speech analytics and to speech coding over communication channels. While fuzzy logic was specifically con- ceived to deal with language and reasoning, it has yet a limited use in the referred field. We discuss some of the main current applications from the perspective of half a century since fuzzy logic inception.
A Hybrid Model Based on Fuzzy AHP and Fuzzy WASPAS for Construction Site Selection
Authors: Turskis Zenonas , Zavadskas Edmundas Kazimieras , Antucheviciene Jurgita , Kosareva Natalja
Published: October 2015

The purpose of this article is to propose a fuzzy multi-attribute perfor- mance measurement (MAPM) framework using the merits of both a novel Weighted Aggregated Sum-Product Assessment method with Fuzzy values (WASPAS-F) and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The object of this study is to select the best shopping centre construction site in Vilnius. A number of conflicting qualitative and quantitative attributes exist for evaluating alternative construction sites. Qualitative attributes are accompanied by ambiguities and vagueness. This makes fuzzy logic a more natural approach to this kind of multi-attribute decision making (MADM) prob- lems. Fuzzy AHP is applied for assigning weights of the attributes and WASPAS-F method is used to determine the most suitable alternative.
Homeomorphism Problems of Fuzzy Real Number Space and The Space of Bounded Functions with Same Monotonicity on [-1,1]
Authors: Wang Hua -Dong , Guo Si -Cong , Hosseini Bamakan Seyed Mojtaba , Shi Yong
Published: October 2015

In this paper, based on the fuzzy structured element, we prove that there is a bijection function between the fuzzy number space ε1 and the space B[−1, 1], which defined as a set of standard monotonic bounded functions with monotonicity on interval [−1, 1]. Furthermore, a new approach based upon the monotonic bounded functions has been proposed to create fuzzy numbers and represent them by suing fuzzy structured element. In order to make two different metrics based space in B[−1, 1], Hausdorff metric and Lp metric, which both are classical functional metrics, are adopted and their topological properties are discussed. In addition, by the means of introducing fuzzy functional to space B[−1, 1], we present two new fuzzy number’s metrics. Finally, according to the proof of homeomorphism between fuzzy number space ε1 and the space B[−1, 1], it’s argued that not only does it give a new way to study the fuzzy analysis theory, but also makes the study of fuzzy number space easier.
Fuzzy Membrane Computing: Theory and Applications
Authors: Wang Tao , Zhang Gexiang , Pérez-Jiménez Mario J.
Published: October 2015

Fuzzy membrane computing is a newly developed and promising research direction in the area of membrane computing that aims at exploring the complex in- teraction between membrane computing and fuzzy theory. This paper provides a comprehensive survey of theoretical developments and various applications of fuzzy membrane computing, and sketches future research lines. The theoretical develop- ments are reviewed from the aspects of uncertainty processing in P systems, fuzzifica- tion of P systems and fuzzy knowledge representation and reasoning. The applications of fuzzy membrane computing are mainly focused on fuzzy knowledge representation and fault diagnosis. An overview of different types of fuzzy P systems, differences between spiking neural P systems and fuzzy reasoning spiking neural P systems and newly obtained results on these P systems are presented.
PI and Fuzzy Control for P-removal in Wastewater Treatment Plant
Authors: Xu Hongyang , Vilanova Ramon
Published: October 2015

Due to the complex and non linear character, wastewater treatment process is difficult to be controlled. The demand for removing the pollutant, especially for nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), as well as reducing the cost of wastewater treatment plant is an important research theme recently. Thus, in this paper, the benchmark proposed default control strategy and 10 additional control strategies are applied on the combined biological P and N removal Benchmark Simulation Model No.1 (BSM1-P). In addition, according to the results of applying PI controllers, as usual, we also chose the group with the better performance, as well as the default control strategy, to replace the PI controllers with fuzzy controllers. In this way, it can be seen that in all cases the quality of effluent of the controlled process could be improved in some degree; and the fuzzy controllers get a better phosphorus removal.
Book Review: "Biometric and Intelligent Decision Making Support"
Authors: Filip Florin Gheorghe
Published: October 2015

Book Review:

"Biometric and Intelligent Decision Making Support"

 
Recent developments in the genetics of childhood epileptic encephalopathies: impact in clinical practice
Authors: Gonsales Marina C. , Montenegro Maria Augusta , Soler Camila V. , Coan Ana Carolina , Guerreiro Marilisa M. , Lopes-Cendes Iscia
Published: October 2015

Recent advances in molecular genetics led to the discovery of several genes for childhood epileptic encephalopathies (CEEs). As the knowledge about the genes associated with this group of disorders develops, it becomes evident that CEEs present a number of specific genetic characteristics, which will influence the use of molecular testing for clinical purposes. Among these, there are the presence of marked genetic heterogeneity and the high frequency of de novo mutations. Therefore, the main objectives of this review paper are to present and discuss current knowledge regarding i) new genetic findings in CEEs, ii) phenotype-genotype correlations in different forms of CEEs; and, most importantly, iii) the impact of these new findings in clinical practice. Accompanying this text we have included a comprehensive table, containing the list of genes currently known to be involved in the etiology of CEEs.
Genetic predisposition to higher production of interleukin-6 through -174 G > C polymorphism predicts global cognitive decline in oldest-old with cognitive impairment no dementia
Authors: Fraga Vanessa G. , Guimarães Henrique C. , Teixeira Antônio L. , Barbosa Maira T. , Mateo Elvis C. C. , Carvalho Maria G. , Caramelli Paulo , Gomes Karina B.
Published: October 2015

Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine upregulated in neurodegenerative contexts. The polymorphism IL-6 -174 G > C influences release levels of this cytokine. We aimed to evaluate the influence of IL-6 -174 G > C on global cognitive score of a group with cognitive impairment no dementia in one year of follow-up.Methods The subjects were categorized in two groups: short-term decline in global cognitive score and those with short-term stability or improvement. IL-6 174 G > C information were compared among these groups.Results We observed that individuals with cognitive impairment no dementia with GGlowergenotype were more frequent among global cognitive score non-decliners while carriers of at least one Chigherallele were more frequent in the group with global cognitive score decliners (p = 0.012; RR = 3.095 IC95%= 1.087-8.812).Conclusion These results suggest that the higher expression of IL-6 gene may be an independent risk factor for cognitive decline among individuals with cognitive impairment no dementia.
Gross-total resection of temporal low grade gliomas is a critically important factor in achieving seizure-freedom
Authors: Meguins Lucas Crociati , Adry Rodrigo Antônio Rocha da Cruz , Silva Júnior Sebastião Carlos da , Pereira Carlos Umberto , Oliveira Jean Gonçalves de , Morais Dionei Freitas de , Araújo Filho Gerardo Maria de , Marques Lúcia Helena Neves
Published: October 2015

Objective To present a surgical series of patients with low grade temporal gliomas causing intractable epilepsy, focusing on long-term seizure outcome.Method A retrospective study was conducted with patients with temporal low-grade gliomas (LGG).Results Sixty five patients with were operated in our institution. Males were more affected than females and the mean age at surgery was 32.3 ± 8.4 (9-68 years). The mean age at seizure onset was 25.7 ± 9.2 (11-66 years). Seizure outcome was classified according with Engel classification. After one year of follow up, forty two patients (64.6%) were Engel I; seventeen (26.2%) Engel II; four (6.2%) Engel III and two (3.1%) Engel IV. Statistically significant difference in seizure outcome was obtained when comparing the extension of resection. Engel I was observed in 39 patients (69.6%) with total resection and in only 3 (33.3%) patients with partial resection.Conclusion Gross-total resection of temporal LGGs is a critically important factor in achieving seizure-freedom.
Cerebrum-cervical arterial dissection in adults during sports and recreation
Authors: Fragoso Yara Dadalti , Adoni Tarso , Amaral Lazaro Luiz Faria do , Braga Flavio Tulio , Brooks Joseph Bruno Bidin , Campos Christiane Siqueira , Comini-Frota Elizabeth Regina , Ferreira Nelson Paes Fortes Diniz , Giacon Luciano Marcus Tirotti , Gomes Sidney , Goncalves Marcus Vinicius Magno , Magalhaes Pedro Silva Correa , Matta Andre Palma da Cunha , Oliveira Francisco Tomaz Meneses de , Oliveira Joao Felipe de , Pierucettti Marco Antonio , Pereira Samira Luísa dos Apostolos , Pontes Maciel Eduardo , Siquineli Fabio , Tauil Carlos Bernardo , Troaini Guilherme Navarro
Published: October 2015

Dissection of cervical arteries constitutes a medical emergency. Although relatively rarely, activities classified as sports and recreation may be a cause of arterial dissection independently of neck or head trauma. The purpose of the present paper was to present a series of cases of cerebrum-cervical arterial dissection in individuals during or soon after the practice of these sports activities. Methods Retrospective data on patients with arterial dissection related to sports and recreation. Results Forty-one cases were identified. The most frequently affected vessel was the vertebral artery. A large variety of activities had a temporal relationship to arterial dissection, and jogging was the most frequent of these. This is the largest case series in the literature. Conclusion Arterial dissection may be a complication from practicing sports.
PROLEGÓMENOS PARA UNA TEORÍA FORMAL DE ESTRUCTURAS (DESPUÉS DE N.DA COSTA)
Authors: NAVARRO MENA VIDAL HUMBERTO
Published: October 2015

Resumen El articulo tiene por objetivo la reconstrucción alternativa del concepto de estructura, motivado por los articulos (1) y (3), como una generalización abstracta de lo que es un objeto matemático. Primero, mostramos su construcción, que tiene que ver con la teoría de tipos y orden en lógica, dando a lugar a propiedades y varios ejemplos interesantes. Luego avanzamos hacia una semántica concreta, para su análisis, y para permitirnos operar sobre ellas, sabiendo de este modo, lo que es "lo verdadero en ella". Obtenido ello, mostraremos los resultados de reducción de orden y de individuos, pero vistos en este contexto, así formalizando completamente en nuestra teoría de tipos la discusión de (1) (Ver también (2) y (3)) sobre estos temas.
Divergência genética em germoplasma de alho
Authors: Viana João Paulo Gomes , Pires Carolline de Jesús , Pinheiro José Baldin , Valente Sérgio Emílio dos Santos , Lopes Ângela Célis de Almeida , Gomes Regina Lucia Ferreira
Published: October 2015

RESUMO: O alho é uma das hortaliças mais importantes no mercado brasileiro e mundial. No Piauí, mais especificamente na microrregião de Picos, o alho semi-nobre foi cultivado em larga escala e supria a demanda de vários municípios do estado. Devido à entrada do alho nobre no mercado brasileiro, houve redução na produção de alho semi-nobre que pode ter levado à perda de diversidade genética. O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar a diversidade genética em doze variedades de alho, sendo quatro de origem piauiense e oito da Coleção de Germoplasma de Alho da Escola Superior de Agricultura "Luiz de Queiroz" - Universidade de São Paulo (ESALQ/USP). Para isso, caracterizou-se o germoplasma com base nos descritores propostos pelo International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI), atualmente Bioversity International, e realizou-se a genotipagem das variedades a partir de oito locos SSR. Os resultados obtidos com a análise morfológica corroboraram as análises moleculares, evidenciando complementaridade dessas dimensões de análise no estudo da diversidade genética em alho. Assim, conclui-se que existe divergência genética entre as variedades de alho estudadas em função da procedência do germoplasma e sugere-se que o material oriundo da ESALQ/USP trata-se de um germoplasma distinto do cultivado no Piauí. A divergência genética existente entre as variedades de alho no Piauí indica a possibilidade de seleção de genótipos superiores que aumentem a competitividade do alho piauiense frente ao alho importado.
Alternativas metodológicas do teste de envelhecimento acelerado em sementes de coentro
Authors: Radke Aline Klug , Reis Bruna Barreto dos , Gewehr Éwerton , meida Andréia da Silva Al , Tunes Lilian Madruga de , Villela Francisco Amaral
Published: October 2015

RESUMO: No presente trabalho, o objetivo foi adequar a metodologia do teste de envelhecimento acelerado para avaliação do potencial fisiológico de sementes de Coriandrum sativum L. Seis lotes de sementes foram utilizados, sendo submetidos aos testes de germinação, índice de velocidade de emergência, emergência de plântulas e envelhecimento acelerado, empregando-se os períodos de envelhecimento de 24, 48, 72 e 96 horas, na metodologia tradicional com água e com o uso de solução saturada e não saturada de cloreto de sódio (NaCl). O teste de envelhecimento acelerado, utilizando solução salina saturada na combinação 24 horas a 41ºC é adequado para avaliação do potencial fisiológico de sementes de coentro. O período de 48 horas para o método de envelhecimento acelerado, utilizando solução salina saturada ou não, também é eficaz na avaliação do vigor em sementes de coentro.
Atividade microbiana em solos sob doses de lodo de estação de tratamento de efluentes de um aterro industrial
Authors: Andrade Leonardo Capeleto de , Andreazza Robson , Camargo Flávio Anastácio de Oliveira
Published: October 2015

RESUMO: A destinação final adequada dos resíduos sólidos industriais é um dos principais problemas ambientais. A disposição de resíduos orgânicos em solos pode ser recomendada, dado o potencial corretivo e fertilizante deste. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito em solos da adição de doses de lodo de estação de tratamento de efluentes (ETE) de um aterro industrial na atividade microbiana, avaliada pela mineralização de carbono. Foi desenvolvido experimento em frascos respirométricos, analisando a mineralização de carbono em três solos, com cinco doses de lodo durante 91 dias de incubação. A aplicação de lodo com 2Mg ha-1 causou menores impactos à microbiota do solo, não apresentando diferenças em relação ao tratamento controle. Os valores de carbono mineralizado aumentaram com o tempo de incubação em função da adição do lodo, proporcionalmente ao aumento das doses de lodo. A atividade microbiana aumentou com a aplicação de doses de lodo de ETE de aterro industrial, sendo a mineralização de carbono proporcional às doses adicionadas.
Repetibilidade e número de colheita de características para seleção de clones de variedades viníferas
Authors: Cargnin Adeliano
Published: October 2015

RESUMO: O presente trabalho teve por objetivo obter estimativas dos coeficientes de repetibilidade (r), determinação ou grau de previsibilidade (R2) de características de clones de variedades de uvas viníferas e determinar o número de medições necessárias, capaz de proporcionar níveis de certeza (80, 90 e 95%) da predição do valor real dos indivíduos para cada caráter. O trabalho foi realizado a partir de dados médios de oito características, provenientes de dois experimentos sobre o comportamento de clones de duas variedades viníferas, avaliados entre os anos de 1989 e 1992. Com base nas médias de cada colheita dos dois experimentos, obtiveram-se as estimativas do coeficiente de repetibilidade () e o coeficiente de determinação ou grau de previsibilidade (R2) de todas as características avaliadas. Na estimação do coeficiente de repetibilidade, foi utilizado o método da análise de variância. As estimativas dos coeficientes de repetibilidade obtidas para as duas variedades apresentam valores de magnitude muito semelhantes. As estimativas de repetibilidade, nas oito características, são superiores a 0,60, demonstrando regularidade do desempenho dos clones nas várias colheitas e confiabilidade na discriminação genotípica superior a 80%. O emprego de três colheitas é adequado para que a seleção seja praticada com previsibilidade do valor real do genótipo acima de 80%.
Detection of Bacillus cereus isolated during ultra high temperature milk production flowchart through random amplified polymorphic DNA polymerase chain reaction
Authors: Vidal Ana Maria Centola , Rossi Junior Oswaldo Durival , Abreu Irlan Leite de , Bürger Karina Paes , Cardoso Marita Vedovelli , Gonçalves Ana Carolina Siqueira , Rossi Gabriel Augusto Marques , D'Abreu Léa Furlan
Published: October 2015

ABSTRACT: The present study focused on isolation Bacillus cereus during the UHT milk production and shelf life, to assess the enterotoxigenic production capacity of isolates and to evaluate the use of the RAPD-PCR technique to verify whether Bacillus cereus isolated at different phases of UHT milk processing belongs to the same strain. For this, six groups of milk samples composed of raw, pasteurized and UHT milk were collected from a processing plant. The results revealed that bacteria belonging to the Bacillus cereus group were isolated from 51.6%, 81.6% and from 13.8% of raw, pasteurized and UHT milk samples, respectively. About 50.0% of isolates from raw milk, 19.2% isolates from pasteurized milk and 70.7% isolates from UHT milk were capable of producing enterotoxins. It was confirmed the genetic similarity among Bacillus cereus isolates from raw, pasteurized and UHT milk, therefore demonstrating that the microorganism is able to withstand UHT treatment. These results should serve as a warning to health authorities, given that 13.8% of samples were not in accordance with standards established by the Department of Health for containing a potentially pathogen agent, therefore indicating that contamination of milk by sporulating bacteria should be avoided.
Recomendação para colheita mecânica do café baseado no comportamento de vibração das hastes derriçadoras
Authors: Ferreira Júnior Luiz de Gonzaga , Silva Fábio Moreira da , Ferreira Danton Diego , Sales Ronan Souza
Published: October 2015

RESUMO: A competitividade no mercado agrícola tem tornado intensa a busca pela redução de custo nos processos de produção, como é o caso da colheita do café ( Coffea arabica L.), que tem migrado da colheita manual para a semi mecanizada e mecanizada. Essa transição proporcionou o surgimento de novas tecnologias e diversos modelos de colhedoras, as quais permitem regulagens que influenciam diretamente na eficiência de derriça. Entretanto, entender o comportamento dinâmico dos componentes e sistemas das colhedoras é de extrema importância para o desenvolvimento de novos produtos e recomendações de regulagem para colheita plena ou seletiva. Nesse contexto, objetivou-se analisar a vibração das hastes derriçadoras de uma colhedora de café, em diferentes regulagens, a fim de entender seu comportamento dinâmico em termos de amplitude e frequência de vibração, e inferir sobre a recomendação de regulagens para a colheita mecânica do café. A metodologia utilizada, baseada na análise dos sinais de vibração das hastes derriçadoras, possibilitou a recomendação de regulagens para a colheita mecânica do café, em função das amplitudes de vibração das hastes derriçadoras. O estudo mostrou que as maiores amplitudes de vibração das hastes no sentido vertical ocorreram para as regulagens de 8 e 10Kgf no freio, na vibração de 950 ciclos min-1 do cilindro e com hastes de 570mm de comprimento. Os resultados permitem associar o comportamento de vibração das hastes derriçadoras com os objetivos da colheita, plena ou seletiva, apontando qual a regulagem específica a ser utilizada para cada finalidade.
Modelos não-lineares para a estimativa da produção de tomate do tipo cereja
Authors: Lúcio Alessandro Dal'Col , Sari Bruno Giacomini , Rodrigues Maristela , Bevilaqua Ledur Macht , Voss Higor Modesto Garlet , Copetti Diego , Faé Maurício
Published: October 2015

RESUMO: Os objetivos do trabalho foram ajustar modelos de regressão não-linear para a estimativa da produção de frutos de tomate tipo cereja e identificar o tamanho da parcela com melhor poder de explicação e ajuste dos modelos, utilizando dois ensaios de uniformidade em estufa plástica. Os modelos ajustados foram o logístico e o de von Bertalanffy, para peso médio de frutos, número médio de frutos e de cachos acumulado nas múltiplas colheitas e com diferentes tamanhos de parcela. Os modelos apresentaram estimativas semelhantes entre si e as mesmas estimativas dos parâmetros em todos os casos de tamanho de parcela. Os modelos de regressão não-linear estudados descrevem satisfatoriamente o comportamento da produção de frutos de tomate tipo cereja cultivado em estufa plástica. Parcela constituída de duas plantas para ensaios em estufa plástica de 250m2 e de três plantas em estufa plástica de 200m2 proporcionam bom poder de explicação nas estimativas dos parâmetros dos modelos.
Leishmania chagasi in dogs from the city of Jaciara, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Authors: Lazari Patrícia , Almeida Arleana do Bom Parto Ferreira de , Dutra Valéria , Nakazato Luciano , Dias Álvaro Felipe de Lima Ruy , Brito Veruska Nogueira de , Oliveira Cenita Maria , Sousa Valéria Régia Franco
Published: October 2015

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to identify the Leishmania species in Jaciara dogs; visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is endemic in the county of Jaciara. A comparison among the PCR results for the spleen, bone marrow, skin and blood of 101 dogs with VL-reactive serum were evaluated. Spleen tissue showed the highest detection percentage, followed by bone marrow. In 97 (96.04%) dogs, the Leishmania DNA detected was confirmed as L. chagasi, emphasizing the importance of aetiological identifications in sympatric areas with other trypanosomatids.
Molecular characterization of Pasteurella multocida isolates from swine lungs by Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA
Authors: Chitarra Cristiane Silva , Silva Mayara Inácio Vincenzi da , Brandão Laila Natasha Santos , Kagueyama Francielle Cristina , Candido Stefhano Luis , Rosa Janaina Marcela Assunção , Nakazato Luciano , Dutra Valéria
Published: October 2015

ABSTRACT: Swine respiratory diseases such as atrophic rhinitis and bronchopneumonia caused by Pasteurella (P.) multocida cause important economic losses to the modern swine industry. The purpose of this study was to characterize P. multocida strains isolated from swine lungs by RAPD (Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA) to demonstrate their genetic diversity. Ninety-four samples of fragments from lungs with pneumonia and sixty one samples without pneumonia were collected in slaughterhouses in Mato Grosso during the period from December 2009 to March 2010. Clinical cases in 2012 and 2013 were also included in this study. Among the lung fragments with macroscopic lesions, without macroscopic lesions and clinical samples, 40.42%, 4.49% and 100% were positive for P. multocida, respectively. Bacterial identification culturing was confirmed by PCR (polymerase chain reaction) by means of the amplification of the gene kmt1. RAPD technique was performed for 46 isolates, and in every isolate, a total of 7 to 11 amplification bands were detected, composed of 8 clusters based on genetic similarity. Thus, treatment, control and preventive measures should consider the genetic diversity of P. multocida populations in swine herds in order to improve the development of new protocols to produce antimicrobials and vaccines.
Dimensionamento amostral para a estimação da média de precipitação pluvial mensal em locais do Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul
Authors: Torres Francisco Eduardo , Cargnelutti Filho Alberto , Teodoro Paulo Eduardo , Corrêa Caio Cezar Guedes , Ribeiro Larissa Pereira , Cunha Elias Rodrigues da
Published: October 2015

RESUMO: O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar o tamanho de amostra, em número de anos, para a estimação da média de precipitação pluvial mensal em locais do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul e verificar sua variabilidade espaço-temporal. Utilizaram-se os dados de precipitação pluvial do período de 1954 a 2013, coletados do Sistema de Informações Hidrológicas da Agência Nacional de Águas - ANA. Em cada uma das 384 séries temporais (12 meses × 32 locais), calcularam-se a média e o desvio padrão e testaram-se a aleatoriedade e a normalidade dos dados. Verificou-se a homogeneidade de variâncias entre os meses em cada local e entre os locais em cada mês. Calculou-se o tamanho de amostra em cada mês e local. O tamanho de amostra (número de anos) para a estimação da média de precipitação pluvial mensal é dependente do mês e do local. Para os meses e locais estudados, 63 anos de observações são suficientes para estimar a média de precipitação pluvial mensal, para um erro de estimação igual a 45% da média estimada, com grau de confiança de 95%.
Potencial ornamental de Baccharis milleflora e Baccharis tridentatacomo folhagem de corte
Authors: Tognon Grasiela Bruzamarello , Cuquel Francine Lorena
Published: October 2015

RESUMO: A prospecção de novas plantas ornamentais a partir de espécies nativas amplia a oferta de produtos para o mercado da floricultura. Entretanto, antes de uma espécie ser indicada como ornamental, suas características estéticas devem ser avaliadas pelo público consumidor. Com isso, o objetivo deste estudo foi prospectar novas plantas para uso como folhagem de corte e avaliar o seu potencial ornamental. O potencial ornamental das espécies prospectadas foi avaliado por 10 profissionais especialistas em arte floral, com base em metodologia que considera características qualitativas e quantitativas de importância ornamental para o mercado consumidor. Cada critério foi pontuado por meio de notas de dez (mínima) a 100 (máxima). Baccharis milleflora e Baccharis tridentata foram selecionadas na região de Mata Atlântica, em borda de mata, por apresentarem ocorrência frequente na paisagem, hastes longas, folhas exuberantes, com coloração destacada na paisagem e aspecto aparentemente rústico. Ambas as espécies apresentam alto potencial ornamental para uso como folhagem de corte com características adequadas para o uso como complementos para arranjos florais.
Emphysematous abomasitis in a lamb by bacteria of the Sarcina genus in Southern Brazil
Authors: Leite Filho Ronaldo Viana , Bianchi Matheus Viezzer , Fredo Gabriela , Oliveira Eduardo Conceição de , Laisse Cláudio João Mourão , Driemeier David , Pavarini Saulo Petinatti
Published: October 2015

ABSTRACT: Abomasal bloat associated with Sarcina genus bacteria is a rare condition reported in young ruminants. An outbreak characterized by the sudden death of eight lambs from a total of 80 lambs (30 days-old) occurred on a property located in the city of Palmares do Sul in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Deaths began to occur after the introduction of supplementation into the diet of lambs. At necropsy, the abomasum was distended by gas and had diffusely thickened walls and emphysema. On microscopic examination, the abomasum showed marked diffuse emphysema and multifocal areas of mild superficial necrosis with many coccoid structures measuring approximately 2µm in diameter, arranged in tetrads, compatible with Sarcina genus bacteria. After removing supplementation from the diet, no more deaths occurred. The diagnosis of this case was established by gross and microscopic lesions in addition to the clinical and epidemiological findings. Therefore, it was concluded that it was an outbreak of emphysematous abomasitis by Sarcina genus bacteria in lambs.
Cultural adaptation to Brazilian Portuguese of the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability revised (FLACCr) scale of pain assessment
Authors: Bussotti Edna Aparecida , Guinsburg Ruth , Pedreira Mavilde da Luz Gonçalves
Published: October 2015

AbstractObjective: to perform the translation into Brazilian Portuguese and cultural adaptation of the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability revised (FLACCr) scale, with children under 18 years old, affected by cerebral palsy, presenting or not cognitive impairment and unable to report their pain.Method: methodological development study of translation into Portuguese and cultural adaptation of the FLACCr. After approval by the ethics committee, the process aimed at translation and back-translation, evaluation of translation and back-translation using the Delphi technique and assessment of cultural equivalence. The process included the five categories of the scale and the four application instructions, considering levels of agreement equal to or greater than 80%.Results: it was necessary three rounds of the Delphi technique to achieve consensus among experts. The agreement achieved for the five categories was: Face 95.5%, Legs 90%, Activity 94.4%, Cry 94.4% and Consolability 99.4%. The four instructions achieved the following consensus levels: 1st 99.1%, 2nd 99.2%, 3rd 99.1% and 4th 98.3%.Conclusion: the method enabled the translation and cultural adaptation of the FLACCr. This is a study able to expand the knowledge of Brazilian professionals on pain assessment in children with CP
Factors associated with knowledge of the nursing staff at a teaching hospital on blood transfusion
Authors: Tavares Jordânia Lumênia , Barichello Elizabeth , Mattia Ana Lúcia De , Barbosa Maria Helena
Published: October 2015

AbstractObjective: to determine whether there is an association between knowledge of the nursing professionals about blood transfusion and the variables related to the professional aspects.Method: this is an observational, cross-sectional and quantitative study, carried out at a large general teaching hospital. The sample consisted of 209 nursing professionals, obtained by simple random sampling. For data collection, a checklist was used. In the univariate analysis, descriptive statistics and central trend and dispersion measures were used. In the bivariate analysis, Student's t-Test, analysis of variance and Pearson's correlation were used. To determine the predictors, multiple linear regression was applied. The Institutional Review Board (Opinion number 2434) approved the study.Results: the overall average knowledge score was 52.66%; in the Pre-transfusion Step, it corresponded to 53.38%; in the Transfusion Step 51.25% and, in the Post-transfusion Step, 62.68%. The factors related to knowledge were professional category and received training and/or guidance to accomplish the transfusion process (p<0.01).Conclusion: this study showed the influence of training and guidance on the knowledge and provided a diagnosis to identify the professionals' difficulties regarding the transfusion process.