bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Experimental efforts to access 4D feasibility and interpretation issues of Brazilian presalt carbonate reservoirs
Authors: Vasquez Guilherme Fernandes , Morschbacher Marcio Jose , Justen Julio Cesar Ramos
Published: April 2019

Brazilian presalt reservoirs comprise carbonate rocks saturated with light oil with different amounts of [Formula: see text] and excellent productivity. The occurrence of giant-size accumulations with such productivity generates the interest in production monitoring tools, such as time-lapse seismic. However, time-lapse seismic may present several challenges, such as imaging difficulties, repeatability, and detectability of small variations of reservoir properties. In addition, when assessing time-lapse seismic feasibility, the validity of Gassmann’s modeling for complex, heterogeneous carbonate rocks is arguable. Other questions include the pressure variation effects on the seismic properties of competent rocks. The effective stress is a linear combination of confining stress and pore pressure that governs the behavior of physical properties of rocks. Many applications assume that the effective stress for elastic-wave velocity is given by the difference between confining stress and pore pressure, whereas another common approach uses the Biot-Willis coefficient as a weight applied to the pore pressure to estimate the effective stress. Through a series of experiments involving ultrasonic pulse transmission on saturated core plugs in the laboratory, we verified the applicability of Gassmann’s fluid substitution and estimated the empirical effective stress coefficients related to the P- and S-wave velocities for rock samples from two offshore carbonate reservoirs from the presalt section, Santos Basin. We observed that Gassmann’s equation predicts quite well the effects of fluid replacement, and we found that the effective stress coefficient is less than one and not equal to the Biot-Willis coefficient. Moreover, there is a good agreement between the static and dynamic Biot-Willis coefficient, which is a suggestion that the presalt rocks behave as a poroelastic media. These observations suggest that more accurate time-lapse studies require the estimation of the effective stress coefficient for the particular reservoir of interest.
An evaluation of the characteristics and outcomes of users of a street triage service: retrospective case note review
Authors: Molodynski Andrew , Hollingsworth Sarah , Penzenstadler Louise , Perfect Devon , Puntis Stephen
Published: April 2019

Aims and method

Street triage services are now common but the population they serve is poorly understood. We aimed to evaluate a local service to determine the characteristics of those using it and their outcomes in the 90 day period following contact.

Results

We found that there were high levels of service use and that the vast majority of contacts were via telephone rather than in person. Street triage was used by both existing secondary mental health patients and non-patients. Follow-up rates with secondary services were high in the former and low in the latter case.

Implications

Services are very busy where they exist and may be replacing traditional crisis services. It is not apparent that they work to increase follow-up among those using them, unless they are already in contact with services. In this service, although there was a joint response model nearly all responses were provided by telephone.
Are neuropsychiatric symptoms modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia?
Authors: Savulich George , O'Brien John T. , Sahakian Barbara J.
Published: April 2019

Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia are associated with overlapping symptoms of anxiety and depression. More accurate discrimination between emerging neuropsychiatric and cognitive symptoms would better assist illness detection. The potential for protection against cognitive decline and dementia following early identification and intervention of neuropsychiatric symptoms warrants investigation.
Family-Based Quantitative Trait Meta-Analysis Implicates Rare Noncoding Variants in DENND1A in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Authors: Dapas Matthew , Sisk Ryan , Legro Richard S , Urbanek Margrit , Dunaif Andrea , Hayes M Geoffrey
Published: April 2019

Context

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is among the most common endocrine disorders of premenopausal women, affecting 5% to15% of this population depending on the diagnostic criteria applied. It is characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovarian morphology. PCOS is highly heritable, but only a small proportion of this heritability can be accounted for by the common genetic susceptibility variants identified to date.

Objective

The objective of this study was to test whether rare genetic variants contribute to PCOS pathogenesis.

Design, Patients, and Methods

We performed whole-genome sequencing on DNA from 261 individuals from 62 families with one or more daughters with PCOS. We tested for associations of rare variants with PCOS and its concomitant hormonal traits using a quantitative trait meta-analysis.

Results

We found rare variants in DENND1A (P = 5.31 × 10−5, adjusted P = 0.039) that were significantly associated with reproductive and metabolic traits in PCOS families.

Conclusions

Common variants in DENND1A have previously been associated with PCOS diagnosis in genome-wide association studies. Subsequent studies indicated that DENND1A is an important regulator of human ovarian androgen biosynthesis. Our findings provide additional evidence that DENND1A plays a central role in PCOS and suggest that rare noncoding variants contribute to disease pathogenesis.
Engineering the cellular mechanical microenvironment – from bulk mechanics to the nanoscale
Authors: Matellan Carlos , del Río Hernández Armando E.
Published: April 2019

The field of mechanobiology studies how mechanical properties of the extracellular matrix (ECM), such as stiffness, and other mechanical stimuli regulate cell behaviour. Recent advancements in the field and the development of novel biomaterials and nanofabrication techniques have enabled researchers to recapitulate the mechanical properties of the microenvironment with an increasing degree of complexity on more biologically relevant dimensions and time scales. In this Review, we discuss different strategies to engineer substrates that mimic the mechanical properties of the ECM and outline how these substrates have been applied to gain further insight into the biomechanical interaction between the cell and its microenvironment.
Perineal recurrence of prostate cancer post-brachytherapy
Authors: Cooper Sian , Pillinger Toby , Ahmed Imtiaz , Wolfe Konrad , Liyanage Sidath H
Published: April 2019

We present a rare case of perineal recurrence of prostate cancer post low dose rate brachytherapy. Increased levels of prostate-specific antigen were recorded 12 years post brachytherapy. Pelvic CT and MRI visualized a nodular lesion in the perineum, and positron emission tomography demonstrated choline-avidity. Ultrasound-guided biopsy of the nodule was performed, yielding histology consistent with prostatic adenocarcinoma. Metastatic prostatic seeding to the perineum is a rare complication of brachytherapy. We discuss the putative mechanism, approach to diagnosis, and management.
Analytical supply chains: Are they more resilient? A model’s proposition
Authors: Alvarenga Murilo Zamboni , De Oliveira Marcos Paulo Valadares , Filho Hélio Zanquetto , Dos Santos Washington Romão
Published: April 2019

Understanding that disruptions can be devastating, the ability of supply chains to return, as quickly as possible, to their normal state, after disruptions, has been considered as important as optimizing their flows. According to the literature, companies must develop capabilities and invest in risk management to improve their supply chain resilience, however almost nothing has been investigated about the role of the analytical orientation for those purposes. Assuming that analytical orientation is essential for supply chains to recover from interruptions, this theoretical essay aimed at proposing its inclusion in an initial supply chain resilience model, based on literature review. As a contribution, this paper aims at presenting a model that will enlarge the discussion about this theme, which can be empirically tested in a future research.
The Brazilian ocean freight oscillation: The experts’ explanation to the USA, Europe and China trade
Authors: Balthazar Felipe Búrigo , Machado Marcelo André , Vaccaro Guilherme Luís Roehe
Published: April 2019

This study aimed to identify the variables that contribute to the oscillation of the international ocean freight of the Brazilian trade of containerized cargoes. The ocean freight from and to East Coast of United States, Northern Europe and China to Brazil was studied by a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with a panel of seven experts in charge of pricing the international ocean freight in the largest international shipping companies operating in Brazil. After a first round with the experts, a table that tried to capture the causal relationship among variables and their influence in Brazilian ocean freight was developed. In a second round of interviews, the final table was submitted to the judgment of the experts. Considering the experts’ opinion on the trade routes studied, it was noticed that the relationship between supply and demand with ocean freight is the variable that influences freight rates in Brazil’s trade the most. Other variables such as vessels capacity, operating costs and competitors are among the variables that experts have identified as those that most contribute in Brazilian ocean freight oscillation.
Ocorrência de Pachymerus nucleorum Fabricius predando sementes de Syagrus glaucescens Glaziou ex Becc em Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Authors: Fonseca Adriano Geraldo , Sousa Fernanda Freitas , Pereira Israel Marinho , De Assis Júnior Sebastião Lourenço
Published: April 2019

Resumo. Syagrus glaucescens Glaziou ex Becc (Arecaceae) é uma palmeira pequena, endêmica da região do Espinhaço Meridional, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Esta espécie ocorre em campos rupestres da Serra do Cipó e é muito abundante na região de Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Em trabalhos de campo, foi observado ataque em seus frutos por um coleóptero, identificado como Pachymerus nucleorum Fabricius (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae). O dano causado por este coleóptero inviabiliza a germinação das sementes de S. glaucescens, o que, aliado às queimadas frequentes pode diminuir a população desta palmeira, que por ser endêmica já apresenta elevado risco de extinção. Deste modo, é importante dimensionar os efeitos decorrentes desta predação na dinâmica populacional desta espécie.Occurrence of predation in seeds of Syagrus glaucescens Glaziou ex Becc by Pachymerus nucleorum Fabricius in Diamantina, Minas Gerais, BrazilAbstract. Syagrus glaucescens Glaziou ex Becc (Arecaceae) is a small palm tree, endemic to the Southern Espinhaço, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This species occurs at rupestrian fields in Cipó mountain range and it is very abundant in Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil. In field work, an attack on its fruits was observed by a beetle, identified as Pachymerus nucleorum Fabricius (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae). The damage caused by this beetle prevents the germination of S. glaucescens seeds, which, together with the frequent burning, can decrease the population of that palm tree, which, because it is endemic, already presents a high risk of extinction. Therefore, it is important to know the effects of this predation on the population dynamics of this species.
Registro de ocorrência do besouro-escorpião Onychocerus albitarsis Pascoe (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) no estado de São Paulo, Brasil
Authors: Sforcin Amaral Antonio Lucas , Castilho Antonio Leão , Rodrigues Jefferson Luan Crispim , De Sá Ana Luiza Borges , Haddad Jr Vidal
Published: April 2019

Resumo. Besouros são insetos pertencentes à ordem Coleoptera, e compõem o grupo de animais mais diverso do mundo. Esta ordem inclui a família Cerambycidae, composta pelos besouros serra-pau, com algumas espécies consideradas pragas para as monoculturas arbóreas. Nessa família é encontrado o besouro-escorpião Onychocerus albitarsis Pascoe, que possui um par de ferrões na extremidade das antenas, e que pode causar acidentes em humanos. A ocorrência desta espécie é pouco conhecida e registros no estado de São Paulo, Brasil, são pobremente documentados. Dois espécimes foram encontrados nesta região após causarem lesões em humanos, sendo coletados para identificação. Registramos a ocorrência de O. albitarsis no estado de São Paulo, e estas informações serão úteis para futuros estudos entomológicos, ecológicos e médicos sobre esse animal.Occurrence record of scorpion-beetle Onychocerus albitarsis Pascoe (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in São Paulo State, BrazilAbstract. Beetles are insects belonging to the order Coleoptera, being the most diverse group of animals in the world. This order includes the family Cerambycidae, composed by saw-wood beetles, with some species considered pests to tree monocultures. In this family is found the scorpion-beetle Onychocerus albitarsis Pascoe, which has a pair of stingers at the end of antennae, and it may cause injuries in humans. The occurrence of this species is few known, and records in São Paulo state, Brazil, are poorly documented. Two specimens were found in this region after causing injuries in humans, and collected for identification. This work records the occurrence of O. albitarsis in São Paulo State, Brazil, and this information will be useful for further entomological, ecological and medical studies on the animal.
Modeling and Simulation of Nonstationary Non-Poisson Arrival Processes
Authors: Liu Ran , Kuhl Michael E. , Liu Yunan , Wilson James R.
Published: April 2019

We develop CIATA, a combined inversion-and-thinning approach for modeling a nonstationary non-Poisson process (NNPP), where the target arrival process is described by a given rate function and its associated mean-value function together with a given asymptotic variance-to-mean (dispersion) ratio. CIATA is based on the following: (i) a piecewise-constant majorizing rate function that closely approximates the given rate function from above; (ii) the associated piecewise-linear majorizing mean-value function; and (iii) an equilibrium renewal process (ERP) whose noninitial interrenewal times have mean 1 and variance equal to the given dispersion ratio. Transforming the ERP by the inverse of the majorizing mean-value function yields a majorizing NNPP whose arrival epochs are then thinned to deliver an NNPP having the specified properties. CIATA-Ph is a simulation algorithm that implements this approach based on an ERP whose noninitial interrenewal times have a phase-type distribution. Supporting theorems establish that CIATA-Ph can generate an NNPP having the desired mean-value function and asymptotic dispersion ratio. Extensive simulation experiments substantiated the effectiveness of CIATA-Ph with various rate functions and dispersion ratios. In all cases, we found approximate convergence of the dispersion ratio to its asymptotic value beyond a relatively short warm-up period.

The online supplement is available at https://doi.org/10.1287/ijoc.2018.0828 .
A Study on Suitable Non Dairy Food Matrix for Probiotic Bacteria - A Systematic Review
Authors: S. SUBHASHREE , M.S. KAVITA
Published: April 2019

Fermentation by probiotic lactic acid bacteria makes food beneficial to the gut and has thepotential to be therapeutic. Most probiotic products in the market are dairy based even asthere is a growing demand for vegan probiotic foods. Though many studies on plant foods as a medium for probiotics havebeen carried out, only a few have been successful. Hence a systematic review of plant based probiotic products was conducted to identify the most suitable and acceptable plant foods medium for probiotic bacteria. For this, studies published and indexed in Google scholar between2002-2017 were manually searched and analyzed. The study includes substrates from different food groups and combinations: cereals (22%), pulses (3%), cereal-pulse mix (5%), vegetables (19%), fruits (32%), combination (16%) and unconventional foods (3%). Soymilk was found to be the most promising among pulse-based substrates. The shelf life and viability of probiotics varied from 7 days to 4 weeks based on the initial count, temperature, time, strain of bacteria and substrate. Though a majority of the studies were carried out with fruit substrates, good probiotic count, improvements in nutritional properties, better acceptability and quicker fermentation time was found incereal based products. Hence, it is concluded that cereal based products is more suitable for the production of non-dairy probiotic products.
Fried Sunflower Oil intake affects Bone Quality, in Growing Rats
Authors: MACRI ELISA VANESA , RAMOS CECILIA , BOZZINI CLARISA , ZAGO VALERIA , GIACOMINO SILVIA , PELLEGRINO NESTOR , BOYER PATRICIA MÓNICA , LIFSHITZ FIMA , FRIEDMAN SILVIA MARÍA
Published: April 2019

The effect of consuming a diet containing sunflower oil, which was repeatedly used to fry potatoes, on bone mass and biomechanical competence in growing rats, was investigated. Male Wistar rats (21±1 days old) (n=34) were assigned at weaning to one of three diet groups for 8 weeks: those fed a control diet (C; n=10), a sunflower oil (SFO; n=12) diet or a SFO diet which was repeatedly heated (SFOx; n=12); both mixed with a commercial rat chow at weight ratio of 13% (w/w). Zoometrics, food intake, serum fatty acids composition and lipid profile, total skeleton bone mineral density (BMD), bone mineral content (BMC), and femur biomechanical competence were assessed. Animals fed SFOx diet had altered body growth and showed both increased serum total cholesterol (T-chol) and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-chol). SFOx rats also showed marked differences in BMC, their femur and tibiae had the lowest structural and geometrical properties, but material properties were unchanged. This study showed that growing male rats consuming a SFOx diet adversely affected their body growth, and lipid metabolism. Additionally their BMC and bone biomechanical properties were also altered due to modifications in bone geometric design.
Evaluation of the Contribution of Cassava Staple to the Recommended Dietary Allowance of Selected Nutrients Among the under Five Children in Mtwara Rural District, Tanzania
Authors: NICODEMAS DIANA , FWEJA LEONARD WILLIAM TUNGARAZA , MAGOHA HAPPY STEVEN
Published: April 2019

This study aimed at evaluating the contribution of cassava recipe in meeting Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of the under five children for the selected nutrients (protein, fat, iron and zinc) in Mtwara rural district. This was achieved by identifying the common cassava recipes and the consumption pattern by using a 24h dietary recall and Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). Proximate composition, mineral contents and anti-nutrients (cyanide and phytate contents) were also determined. The rate of consumption of a child was computed based on food portion and consumption frequency in a day. The sufficiency of nutrient of cassava recipes was determined on the basis of the quantity of food eaten per day. Computed nutrient intake was evaluated against the RDA of respective nutrient for respective age category. The findings indicate that the contribution of cassava to the RDAs of the respective nutrients were 19.4% for iron, 21% for zinc, 0.527% for fat and 4.26% for protein among the under five children which is extremely low. The anti-nutrient (phytate) content was far above the tolerable level of 25 mg/100g but cyanide was within the acceptable level. The computed Individual Dietary Diversity Score (IDDS) of 2.5 was similarly far below the target IDDS of 5. This implies an extremely poor dietary diversity indicative of very low consumption of food varieties including those of animal origin. It is thus important to develop strategies which encourage and make easy for dietary diversification among community members in order to complement cassava based recipes with readily available foods rich in macro and micronutrients. The strategy should also consider dietary practices such as control of intake of inhibitors e.g. of iron absorption and increase intake of enhancers of absorption in a given meal. These strategies can also include cassava recipe supplementation and fortification.
Supplementation of Seed Dust of Vicia Faba and Sesame Ameliorates High Lipid Diet-Induced Dyslipidemia in Rats
Authors: KHATUN HOLIMA , DAS KOUSHIK , NANDI DILIP KUMAR , CHATTOPADHYAY ATISKUMAR
Published: April 2019

Dyslipidaemia is a life style disorder characterized by increased levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and also decreased HDL cholesterol levels which is turned into cardiovascular disease, a first leading cause of death in Worldwide. Lifestyle changes mainly healthy diet should be introduced to reduce the cardiovascular risk. Recent research on functional foods consumption for lipid-lowering effects has been well established. Seeds of Vicia faba (SVf) and sesame seeds (SSi) is one of the most popular foods due to high content of dietary fiber, proteins, vitamins, minerals, phytosterol, omega 3 fatty acids and other functional compounds. The study aimed to establish SVf and SSi as a powerful functional food for prevention and management of dyslipidemia. We formulated a normal diet (ND) and high lipid diet (HLD) for rats. HLD was formulated by increasing the 10.48%energy, 60.07% lipid, 100% cholesterol and 50% sucrose than ND. Rats were randomly divided into five groups fed ND, HLD, HLD+10%SVf dust,HLD+10%SSi dust and HLD + 5% SVf + 5% SSi of total food for 60 days. After 60 days of treatment, it was observed that there was a significant (p < 0.05) increase in plasma triglyceride, total cholesterol, LDL-C, malondialdehyde (MDA) and IL-18 levels but a significant (p < 0.05) decrease in HDL-C, superoxide dismutase (SOD) & catalase activity in HLD in compared with ND and other treated groups. HLD induced dyslipidemia while SVf and SSi produced antidyslipidemic activity decreasing plasma triglyceride, total cholesterol, LDL-C, MDA, IL-18 level and increasing HDL-C, SOD, and catalase. SVf and SSi combined feeding was potential synergistic effect and results suggest that this functional food consumption can prevent and management of dyslipidemia.
Effect of Nisin on Microbial, Physical and Sensory Qualities of Micro-Filtered Coconut Water (Cocos Nucifera L.) During Refrigerated Storage
Authors: SUMONSIRI NUTSUDA
Published: April 2019

The efficacy of nisin (25-75 ppm) and effect of storage time on quality attributes of micro-filtered coconut water during refrigerated storage (4°C) for 8 days was investigated in terms of total viable counts, colour, turbidity and overall sensory acceptance. All treatments significantly retarded the bacterial growth in coconut water during storage when compared to the control sample (p < 0.05). The samples treated with 50 and 75 ppm nisin had significantly lower aerobic microbial counts than the control (p < 0.05) without affecting colour, turbidity and sensory acceptability. The treated samples also had the significantly higher scores in overall acceptance than the control sample after 7 days of storage.50 ppm Nisin was suggested to be applied in micro-filtered coconut water without effects on colour, turbidity, and sensory acceptability by a reduction in changes of the microbial growth during the refrigerated storage.
Application of Chitosan Shells Meti (Batissa Violacea L. Von Lamarck, 1818) as Edible Film
Authors: SULASTRI EVI , YUYUN YONELIAN , HERIANI NIA , KHUMAIDI AKHMAD
Published: April 2019

Edible films are thin layer films used for packaging material andformed from a mixture of polymer and plasticizer. The polymer used is chitosan obtained from shell so fmeti (Batissa violacea L. von Lamarck, 1818). This study aims to determine the characteristics of edible film and optimum concentration of chitosan and glycerol as plasticizer. Edible films were prepared in 9 formulas with variation of chitosan (1%, 2%, 3%) and glycerol (1.2; 1.5; 2 ml/g chitosan). The films were analyzed by physicalcharacterizations including organoleptic, pH, viscosity, moisture content, thickness, tensile strength, elongation, and morphology.The results showed that edible films, produced by varied concentration of chitosan and glycerol, are significantlydifferent in the characteristics of viscosity, pH, thickness, tensile strength, elongation and morphology. Chitosan1 % and glycerol (2 ml/g chitosan) was found to perform the best characteristics of film enhancing certain properties such as thickness, tensile strength, elongation, and morphology. In conclusion, chitosan from metishell can be potentially used as an edible film polymer with desirable properties.
Waste Utilization of Amla Pomace and Germinated Finger Millets for Value Addition of Biscuits
Authors: KOHLI DEEPIKA , KUMAR AYUSH , KUMAR SANJAY , UPADHYAY SHUCHI
Published: April 2019

Fiber and vitamin C rich food plays an important role for human health. The aim of this study was to prepare the fiber and vitamin C rich biscuits and to quantify the levels of fiber, protein, fat, and vitamin C in prepared amla pomace biscuits. The fiber content of biscuits ranges from 1.7 – 5.2% and the maximum fiber was obtained for biscuits prepared from 15% amla pomace. The fat content of biscuits varies from 14.03 – 18.03% and the manimum fiber was obtained for biscuits prepared from 15% amla pomace. The prepared biscuits are rich in Vitamin C which increases with increase in pomace concentration and varies from 26.28 – 49.15 mg/ 100 gm. The ash content of biscuits ranges decreases with increased concentration of pomace and protein content varies from 7.27 – 7.52%.
Desenvolvimento científico e desafios da Psicologia do Trabalho e das Organizações no Brasil
Authors: Gondim Sonia Maria Guedes , Borges-Andrade Jairo Eduardo , Bastos Antônio Virgílio Bittencourt
Published: April 2019

Discorre-se sobre o desenvolvimento brasileiro da psicologia do trabalho e das organizações, com o foco na sua formação pós-graduada e produção científica. Inicia-se pela demarcação conceitual. Na seção subsequente, argumenta-se a favor da relação entre o crescimento e a diversificação da subárea e também a expansão da pós-graduação no Brasil. Segue um panorama das revisões de literatura nacionais, visando ressaltar a diversidade na prática de pesquisa. Finaliza-se com considerações sobre os desafios para alcançar níveis mais elevados de amadurecimento científico.
História das Psicoterapias e da Psicanálise no Brasil: o caso do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Facchinetti Cristiana
Published: April 2019

O presente artigo se propõe a apresentar as práticas psicoterapêuticas utilizadas pela psiquiatria brasileira no Hospício Nacional de Alienados, instituição psiquiátrica situada no Rio de Janeiro e fundada no ano de 1852. A pesquisa se debruçou sobre artigos, livros autorais e manuais médicos do Hospital Nacional de Alienados e professores da cátedra de Psiquiatria e Moléstias Mentais da Faculdade de Medicina do Rio de Janeiro. Como referencial teórico, o artigo se apoia em Chartier (1990) para indicar que, ao circular no Brasil do início do século XX, as diferentes psicoterapias tiveram que se acomodar ao contexto para poderem circular. Em especial, demonstra-se como a psicanálise foi apropriada e negociada de acordo com os repertórios disponíveis no contexto psiquiátrico local, bem como frente aos diversos interesses individuais e profissionais presentes, tendo que se adaptar para ganhar credibilidade e aceitação no ambiente da medicina mental brasileira da primeira metade do século XX. Apenas no final da década de 1950 é que se constituiria como uma disciplina independente e autônoma frente aos outros saberes psi com os quais teve que se mesclar ao longo do século.
Psicologia e pobreza no Brasil: Histórico, produção de conhecimento e problematizações possíveis
Authors: Mendes Kíssila Teixeira , Costa Pedro Henrique Antunes da
Published: April 2019

O presente artigo objetivou realizar uma análise sobre como a temática da pobreza tem historicamente comparecido nos estudos e parâmetros de atuação profissional do psicólogo brasileiro. Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica acerca do objeto de estudo, o resgate de produções pertinentes sobre a relação da Psicologia brasileira com a pobreza ao longo de seu desenvolvimento, bem como de documentos e parametrizações do Conselho Federal de Psicologia. Observamos um crescimento do envolvimento da Psicologia com a pobreza e demais expressões da "questão social", atrelado com a maior vinculação da profissão com as políticas públicas e sociais. O debate entre "questão social", pobreza e Psicologia, contextualizado em diferentes fases do capitalismo, face às particularidades brasileiras e atual conjuntura, evidencia as contradições: autocrítica acerca do distanciamento com a realidade brasileira e insuficiências teórico-práticas, mas com a hegemonia na Psicologia ainda se fazendo valer por meio de leituras e práticas individualizantes, psicologizantes, perpetradoras da ordem. Dessa forma, uma Psicologia compromissada com a compreensão e superação da pobreza, assim como do sistema que a forja e nela se sustenta, requer a identificação e libertação de sua própria pobreza.
Neuropsicologia no Brasil: passado, presente e futuro
Authors: Hazin Izabel , Fernandes Isabel , Gomes Ediana , Garcia Danielle
Published: April 2019

Apresenta-se um panorama da Neuropsicologia brasileira, enfocando sua inserção no país, caracterizando o momento atual e desafios à sua consolidação. Aborda-se a trajetória da Neuropsicologia, traçando-se cinco períodos que a caracterizam, bem como sua trajetória nacional. A Neuropsicologia brasileira assiste à sofisticação da neuroimagem e ao avanço da pesquisa e interesse na área, à criação de entidades representativas, ao crescente número de publicações, grupos de pesquisa e de cursos de pós-graduação, ao desenvolvimento de instrumentos brasileiros e à ampliação da normatização e validação de instrumentos estrangeiros. Apesar desses avanços, ressalta-se a necessidade de constituir uma Neuropsicologia brasileira, sintonizada com os desafios de um país diverso, que contribua com políticas públicas, produza conhecimentos que atinjam diferentes populações e contribua para a diminuição das desigualdades sociais.
Influência: um problema Político-Terapêutico na Genealogia da Psicanálise
Authors: Andrade Tatiane De
Published: April 2019

O presente artigo tem por objetivo traçar uma genealogia possível da técnica psicanalítica apontando para a importância das dimensões histórica, política e social na construção da psicanálise. A partir do fenômeno do magnetismo animal, postulado por Franz Anton Mesmer, no século XVIII, passando pela hipnose e pela sugestão até alcançarmos a transferência na psicanálise, buscaremos remontar a influência como pressuposto ético-político que perpassa e, mesmo, possibilita todas essas práticas.
Psicanálise no século XXI: um estudo sobre universidades do Rio de Janeiro e Buenos Aires
Authors: González María Eugenia
Published: April 2019

Este artigo se propõe a analisar a situação da psicanálise nos cursos de psicologia das universidades do Rio de Janeiro, estabelecendo uma comparação com o caso de Buenos Aires. Para tal fim, utiliza um método de análise que implica construção documental, entrevistas e estudo teórico sobre a história e a atualidade da psicologia e da psicanálise nessas cidades. Entende-se que, além da chamada "crise" da psicanálise, ela mantém uma posição predominante nesses cursos. Espera-se que este trabalho contribua para uma discussão contextualizada dos cursos de psicologia em suas revisões curriculares
A contribuição de Robert Yerkes para a engenharia humana como instrumento de dominação de classe: uma primeira aproximação
Authors: Santos André Vieira dos
Published: April 2019

O período de 1870 a 1920 é conhecido como aquele no qual diversos teóricos da psicologia estadunidense estabelecem as diretrizes teóricas e políticas da independência da disciplina frente às demais ciências e às reflexões filosóficas. A psicologia comparada proposta por Robert Mearns Yerkes é uma das mais importantes do final do século XIX e das duas primeiras décadas do século seguinte. As obras do autor referentes à evolução do sistema nervoso central e periférico e suas relações com a inteligência, em conjunto com a psicologia militar e a eugenia, possibilitam, ao menos em parte, a concretização da engenharia humana e de suas futuras aplicações em diversos setores da sociedade estadunidense como instrumento de dominação da classe dominante. Como se trata de uma obra vasta e variadas aplicações na vida cotidiana, pensamos que essa primeira aproximação seja aprofundada em futuras investigações acerca dos movimentos da classe trabalhadora durante o processo de modernização da indústria e da grande reforma social pela qual a sociedade estadunidense à época. Movimentos amplamente desprezados pela historiografia da psicologia estadunidense.
A networking model. The case of the International Center for Genetic Epistemology
Authors: Ratcliff Marc J. , Tau Ramiro
Published: April 2019

O artigo analisa o processo de constituição do Centro Internacional de Epistemologia Genética (CIEG), localizado na Universidade de Genebra entre 1955 e 1986. Este centro liderado por Jean Piaget contava com a colaboração de centenas de pesquisadores de todo o mundo e de diferentes disciplinas. Aqui, revisaremos a configuração dos circuitos centrípetos que levaram à constituição de uma instituição com dupla centralidade. Por um lado, levando em conta a história das circulações científicas internacionais, é viável reconhecer no CIEG um ponto de referência a partir do qual as viagens radiais de trocas sociais com diferentes comunidades científicas podem ser reconstruídas. Por outro lado, podemos identificar um programa de pesquisa que posicionou a psicologia no centro dos debates epistemológicos. Para contribuir com a análise histórica desse duplo movimento de centralização, geografia e teoria, examinamos o desenvolvimento de uma série de estratégias, do Centro, implantadas nos primeiros anos da década de 1950.
A Psicologia pela lente de Renato Kehl
Authors: Faggion Melline Ortega , Boarini Maria Lucia
Published: April 2019

Diversos integrantes da Liga Brasileira de Higiene Mental/LBHM tiveram lugar significativo no processo de difusão e consolidação da psicologia no Brasil. A LBHM tinha como meta contribuir com a transformação do país em nação moderna a exemplo dos países europeus. Alinhados a tal proposta, tinha como principio o ideário da higiene mental e, a partir de 1928, o ideário da eugenia. Neste trabalho temos como objetivo analisar os títulos Tipos vulgares, publicado em 1927, e Psicologia da personalidade, publicado em 1941, de autoria de Renato Kehl (1889-1974), membro atuante da Liga, destacando-se sobremaneira como defensor e publicista da eugenia. Percorrendo estas obras à luz da historicidade dos fatos, observamos que os saberes psicológicos difundidos e apropriados pelo autor, referem-se a uma psicologia tida como científica, reverberada pela fisiologia experimental da psicologia europeia. Nas obras, é marcante o debate acerca do conhecimento e avaliação da personalidade para construção de uma nação forte. É igualmente marcante a concepção biologizante de homem e o caráter secundário das relações sociais na formação humana. As asserções de Kehl lançam luz às contribuições da psicologia naquela época e nos fazem refletir criticamente sobre concepções que ainda imperam no campo científico e profissional da psicologia.
Lecturas de Piaget en América Latina: Emilia Ferreiro, la lectoescritura y el fracaso escolar
Authors: Scherman Patricia , Vissani Laura , Fantini Nilda
Published: April 2019

O texto apresenta as transformações na leitura e utilização da teoria de Piaget na Argentina na década de 1970, e como foram estes trabalhos levantaram importantes questões sociais da época . Primeiro, introduz-se o trabalho de Ferreiro, sua formação educacional e as pesquisas que levaram à publicação do livro Psicogênese da língua escrita (Ferreiro & Teberosky, 1979). Em seguida, apresentam-se as inovações que esse texto produziu na época: uma nova leitura da teoria de Piaget na mídia acadêmica da Argentina; a utilização da psicologia genética em um novo campo; a realização de uma pesquisa empírica a partir do método piagetiano; a localização do problema do acesso à alfabetização e sua relação com o fracasso escolar, envolvendo aspectos até então invisíveis, como a pobreza e a desigualdade social na América Latina. Finalmente, expomos os avatares da recepção do texto na Argentina, aí aparecendo as marcas da ditadura militar, como o exílio, a censura e a clandestinidade; o encontro com o texto de Ferreiro mostra o rosto da perseguição exercida sobre os intelectuais e as formas clandestinas de circulação de conhecimento que uma geração profissional teve que enfrentar.
Del aula al laboratorio, tres mujeres científicas en la historia de la psicología argentina
Authors: Piñeda María Andrea
Published: April 2019

O processo de integração de três mulheres argentinas na carreira científica é descrito a partir do momento em que eles obtiveram um doutorado em psicologia enquanto estavam trabalhando em um laboratório estrangeiro durante a década de 1960. A trajetória de Hermelinda Fogliatto, Rosalía Paiva e Ana María Insúa é retratada revelando sua chegada da educação ao campo da psicologia. Enquanto não havia tradição de promover o doutorado em psicologia na Argentina, eles conseguiram nesse objetivo sob a direção de Horacio Rimoldi no Laboratório Psicométrico da Universidade de Loyola (Chicago), que as encorajou em suas carreiras. Eles realizaram pesquisas sobre o processo de pensamento para resolução de problemas, com o modelo fatorial, consideradas como referência internacional. Trabalharam para organizações apoiadas pelas agências de Saúde e Educação dos Estados Unidos. Duas delas retornaram à Argentina onde trabalharam para o Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Discute-se o papel desta instituição na promoção da pesquisa psicológica bem como o lugar da pesquisa no treinamento e perfil dos psicólogos.
Género y enfoque historico-social. Las mujeres en el tiempo
Authors: Falcone Rosa
Published: April 2019

El presente artículo se propone sistematizar desde una perspectiva histórica los debates más significativos que promuevan, desde una posición crítica, la reflexión sobre lo femenino-masculino. En el marco de nuestra investigación se postula el enfoque histórico-social, como uno de los modos de comprensión de los procesos de producción de la subjetividad de género y de abordaje de lo femenino, a fin de contribuir a los debates actuales sobre la diversidad sexual, los feminismos y los estudios del género en general.
"Ainda assim me levanto": as narrativas históricas e a construção do eu feminino
Authors: Medrado Ana Carolina Cerqueira , Jesus Mônica Lima de
Published: April 2019

Este ensaio objetiva discutir duas narrativas concorrentes sobre o eu feminino (uma construída pelo patriarcado, produzida, sobretudo, pelos discursos médicos-científicos durante o século XIX e outra que apresenta a resistência feminina frente às opressões patriarcais), bem como analisar as repercussões de ambas as narrativas na construção do eu e na saúde mental das mulheres. Adotamos como referencial teórico a Psicologia Social Construcionista e o Feminismo Interseccional. A Psicologia Social Construcionista concebe o eu como um recurso discursivo, situado histórica, social e culturalmente. Nesse sentido, recusa tanto uma visão essencialista sobre o eu e sobre o feminino quanto a proposta individualista de construção do eu. Assume que a construção do eu ocorre com narrativas inteligíveis sobre si mesmo e, nessa construção, narrativas históricas também se fazem presentes. Assim, os discursos construídos historicamente pela ciência, especialmente a ciência médica, participam da construção do eu, inclusive da performance de gênero. Compreendemos as narrativas como produtoras de subjetividades; devido a isso, reconhecemos a importância de destacar as narrativas paralelas, que salientam a resistência feminina. Ademais, a retomada histórica permite perceber que determinadas crenças, valores e preconceitos foram estabelecidos historicamente e, sendo assim, outras narrativas também são possíveis.
Repatologizando a homossexualidade: a perspectiva de "psicólogos cristãos" brasileiros no século XXI
Authors: Macedo Cleber Michel Ribeiro de , Sívori Horacio Federico
Published: April 2019

Este artigo trata da disputa gerada por profissionais identificados como "psicólogos cristãos" que defendem publicamente seu direito de oferecer auxílio terapêutico com o fim de reverter a homossexualidade. Esta polêmica adquiriu contornos particulares no Brasil, onde o Conselho Federal de Psicologia desde 1999 proíbe qualquer forma de patologização da orientação sexual. Com base na literatura especializada começamos por expor, por um lado, a trajetória da homossexualidade como objeto de discurso da Psicologia e, por outro, no campo evangélico. A seguir, explicamos a conformação da Psicologia como profissão regulamentada no Brasil. Em seguida, com base em fontes documentais de caráter público, examinamos a posição do Conselho Federal de Psicologia e analisamos as disputas jurídicas travadas por psicólogos que defendem seu direito a tratar a homossexualidade como expressão de desordem moral e desvio patológico. O antagonismo que emerge na polêmica em torno da chamada "cura gay" não opõe simplesmente ciência e religião, mas envolve atores públicos capazes de se localizar estrategicamente em um ou outro campo e de fazer uso do direito em seu favor. Sua capacidade de recolocar a homossexualidade como signo de desvio moral e transtorno mental constela a política sexual como questão de peso para a democracia brasileira.
Formas contemporâneas de fazer pesquisa em História da Psicologia
Authors: Vilena Kely Cristina Garcia , Xavier Marciana Vieira de Souza , Miranda Rodrigo Lopes
Published: April 2019

Assis, R. M. & Peres, S. P. (Orgs.). (2016). História da Psicologia: Tendências Contemporâneas. Belo Horizonte: Ed. Artesã.
Why vaccine hesitancy needs to be addressed urgently
Authors: Lepkowska Dorothy
Published: April 2019

Vaccine hesitancy was recently listed by the World Health Organization as one of the ten current global health threats. Dorothy Lepkowska looks at the reasons behind the movement and why addressing it should be a public health priority.
Small Animal Review
Authors: Tennant Bryn
Published: April 2019

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The combined assessment of AMH and proegstrone concentrations in a single serum sample can be an effective diagnostic test for spayed dogs suspected to have ORS, or to assess for ovarian tissue in bitches of unknown spay status.
Ocular surface disease in dogs part 1: aetiopathogenesis and clinical signs
Authors: Maggio Federica
Published: April 2019

Dry eye disease (DED) is a commonly diagnosed disorder in small animals. It has been historically described as a quantitative or qualitative deficiency in tear production; however, the pathogenesis of the disease is much more complex than previously recognised. Ocular surface disorders in people are currently investigated as a dysfunction of what is termed the ‘lacrimal functional unit’, consisting of the ocular surface, including Meibomian glands and conjunctiva, in addition to lacrimal glands, eyelids and sensory and motor innervation. A loss of homeostasis of the tear film leads to the vicious cycle of increased osmolarity and inflammation, with dreadful consequences for the ocular surface in both dogs and humans. Ocular inflammation is the hallmark of DED, reflected in early nonspecific conjunctivitis and later in dramatic changes of the ocular surface. Prompt recognition of the disease, accurate diagnostics and appropriate treatment are paramount in preserving the ocular surface integrity and the patient's comfort. This article discusses the aetiopathogenesis of the condition, and describes the clinical signs, while the second article will look at diagnostics and treatment of ocular surface disorders in dogs.
WellVet weekend
Authors: Barton Liz
Published: April 2019

WellVet is a collaborative initiative to provide events to boost wellbeing of mind, body and soul for the veterinary community.
A sign of the times…
Authors: Allingham Sue
Published: April 2019

As baseline testing lives to fight another day, the sector has to take an informed stance against the move towards ‘formal’ early learning. The well-researched evidence against it is stronger than ever.
Learning from colleagues to become an ‘all-rounder’
Authors: Cooke Tim
Published: April 2019

While sport is a strength in Tim Cooke's practice, he explains why the gendered idea that this interest should take precedence over his other qualities is potentially detrimental for children and colleagues.
Tune in to children's natural curiosities
Authors: Mukadam Yasmin
Published: April 2019

In the part two of her series exploring high quality provision for babies and children, Yasmin Mukadam looks at the importance of them being actively involved in planning their own learning experiences.
Making a difference for disabled children in Malawi
Authors: Soni Anita
Published: April 2019

Discover how a team from the School of Education at the University of Birmingham worked with early years settings in Malawi to develop inclusive practice and give children with disabilities independence.
Using messy play to promote self-discovery
Authors: Fillingham Sarah
Published: April 2019

Wonderfully natural and inclusive, sensory exploration leads to children's self-expression and wellbeing. Give them time to immerse themselves fully and observe how they go with the flow.
Turning the spotlight on workload
Authors: Lawson Deborah
Published: April 2019

Workload pressures have a substantial impact on early years practitioners. Deborah Lawson discusses a new project aiming to explore these pressures and find ways to address them.
On a fairy tale adventure
Authors: Chapman Ailsa
Published: April 2019

Embark on an exciting learning journey inspired by The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Encourage children to enact the story's physical challenges and create their own follow-on narrative and characters.
Solve maths problems using creative powers
Authors: Hewson Claire
Published: April 2019

Invite children to solve problems to do with shape, space and measure by weaving them into exciting narratives featuring favourite superheros and popular picture book characters.
Catch a star in your net
Authors: Roberts Ann R
Published: April 2019

Nets are a cheap, readily available, versatile resource. Use them to make dens, catch carboard stars and all sorts of other objects. Talk about how they keep us safe and have fun crawling beneath them.