bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Non-familial Cherubism – Report of a case
Authors: Patussi Cleverson , Sassi Laurindo Moacir , Bixofix Regiane Benez , Silva William Phillip Pereira da , Shussel Juliana Lucena
Published: December 2015

Introduction: The Cherubism is a rare disease that affects the middle and lower third of the face in individuals at the time of childhood. It is a rare hereditary benign bone disease with an autosomal dominant inheritance. The familial distribution may affect different generations and isolated non-familial cases have also been reported in literature. Lesions appear as cystic multilocular radiolucencies, histologically, resembles central giant cell granluloma and hyperparathyroidism brown tumor with numerous randomly distributed multinucleated giant cells and vascular spaces within a fibrous connective tissue stroma. Objectives: The aim of this study is to report the importance of the diagnosis of this pathology and the variety of treatments available in the literature, thus guiding to an individualized treatment. Case Report: Caucasian 8 years-old female, in good general condition, was referred to Service of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Erasto Gaertner Hospital (EGH), Curitiba – PR, Brazil, complaining of bilateral swelling of the maxilla and mandible since 4 years-old. Apparently, the girl is the first one who developed the genetic pathology in at least 4 generation of her family. After biopsy, cherubism diagnosis was confirmed and the treatment of choice was periodic monitoring. Discussion: Cherubism studies with long-term follow-up with clinical and radiographic documentation indicate that the spontaneous resolution of bone lesions is rare. Treatment of cherubism is controversial and various modalities have been reported as the use of calcitonin, osseous plasty surgery, curettage, orthognathic surgery, liposuction and palliative treatments.
Nine-year clinical evaluation of composite resins in Class III restorations
Authors: Sá Fátima Cristina , Fagundes Ticiane Cestari , Baseggio Wagner , Bresciani Eduardo , Barata Terezinha Jesus Esteves , Franco Eduardo Batista
Published: December 2015

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the nine-year clinical performance of Class III composite restorations using two microhybrid anterior composite resins [Magic™-Vigodent/(F) and Z100™-3M ESPE/(Z)]. Material and Methods: The study was a randomized controlled trial, following the split mouth design. Seventy restorations were placed, thirty-five for each resin composite into 35 patients. The restorations were placed by one operator according to the manufacturers’ specifications. Two independent evaluators conducted the clinical evaluation using modified USPHS criteria. After nine-years, 56 restorations (28F-28Z) were evaluated. Data were analyzed using Chi-square, Exact Fisher and McNemar tests (p<0.05). Results: No postoperative sensitivity, secondary caries and loss of anatomic form was observed after nine-years for both composites. There were no significant differences between the two composites tested at baseline and after nine-years. Significant differences for Z and F restorations between baseline and nine-year with respect to color matching and for F regarding the marginal integrity were detected. Conclusion: The clinical performance of both materials was considered acceptable after the 9-year evaluation.
Long-term dental follow-up in hematological stem cells transplantation children
Authors: Valente Júnior Luiz Alberto , Santos Paulo Sérgio da Silva , Coracin Fabio Luiz , Frascino Alexandre Viana , Fava Marcelo , Odone Filho Vicente
Published: December 2015

Objective: The aim of this paper is to update the current published content about the craniofacial long-term development disturbances of childhood hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) and the preparative regimens for the onco-hematological malignancies treatments. Material and Methods: Two authors independently reviewed the published articles about long-term effects of childhood HSCT that fitted in to predetermined inclusion/exclusion criteria: clear definition of exposure or intervention, standard outcomes measurement and appropriate statistical analysis. Results: Twelve papers matched all the previous established eligibility criteria and were included in this review. The children’s age at HSCT were related to a higher risk of dental development disturbances, such as agenesis, dental hypoplasia, root stunting, crown-root proportion alterations, and microdontia. Craniofacial vertical growth was impaired in the irradiated patients without antero-posterior or latero-lateral impairment. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction was found to be more prevalent in the patients who was diagnosed with graft-versus-host disease. Conclusion: The late effects of craniofacial development disturbances leads to several aesthetic and functional impairment, periodontal bone resorption with consequent impairment of chewing ability, and risk of early tooth loss often associated with life’s quality impairment. Further investigations should be performed to provide accurate information for patients, parents and health care professionals. Keywords: Dental development. Craniofacial growth. Bone marrow transplantation. Hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation. Chemotherapy. Radiotherapy.
Effect of 940 nm Gallium Arsenide Laser on dental hard tissues temperature propagation
Authors: Higuera Javier , Espinoza Ariel Denis , Marino Sebastian Contreras
Published: December 2015

Despite the extensive literature available on laser at the present, there are few articles about the temperature of laser radiation and its propagation on dental hard tissues. The present study general objective is to evaluate in vitro the effect of temperature increase produced by the laser radiation of 940 nm on the dental hard tissues and, as specific objectives a) analyze current parameters using 940 nm laser on dental hard tissues b) assess the most appropriate criteria for this wavelength on dental hard tissues. 4 groups of 5 teeth each (lower incisors, upper incisors, canines and molars) were irradiated with 6 powers and frequencies (0.1 to 0.4W, in continuous or pulsed mode). The results of this study allow us to ensure that, in the chosen parameters, major powers, but delivered in pulsed manner, generate less temperature rise. Extremely significant differences were found between groups of lower incisors and molars. 0.1W power, pulsed mode for 20 msec, with 20 millisecond intervals, generated less than 4 Celsius degrees of temperature increase in all the cases studied. In conclusion, the use of powers of up to 0.4W, in pulsed mode, generated thermal effects of less than 4 Celsius degrees.
Laser Panorama in Dentistry in the international year of light
Authors: Gonçalves Sergio Eduardo De Paiva , Azevedo Luciane Hiramatsu , Ribeiro Martha Simões , Eduardo Carlos De Paula
Published: December 2015

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Roadside Landscapes – A potential environmental resource
Authors: Barton Susan Schumacher , Garcia Cecilia Souza Gontijo
Published: December 2015

Construção de estradas podem resultar em impactos ecológicos significativos; afetando a qualidade do ar, solo, vegetação, animais selvagens, e bem-estar humano. Estes distúrbios mudar drasticamente a paisagem circundante. Esta avaliação analisa o potencial de vegetação de beira de estrada para servir como um recurso ambiental, melhorar a saúde socioeconômica e fornecer embelezar para os viajantes locais e regionais. Beiras de estradas representam um recurso significativo terra ao redor do mundo e este vasto recurso proporciona a oportunidade de usar a restauração nativa para neutralizar a perda de diversidade e habitat em todo o mundo. Este artigo discute a história da vegetação de beira de estrada, estratégias para criação e gestão de vegetação de beira de estrada adequada, ea aceitação pública das paisagens de beira de estrada.
Transdisziplinäre Forschung trifft Politikberatung
Authors: Scholl Gerd
Published: December 2015

Konsum soll nachhaltig sein ‐ diese Forderung wird von weiten Teilen der Gesellschaft getragen. Wie konkrete Schritte in Richtung nachhaltigen Konsums aussehen können, zeigen acht Botschaften in zugespitzter Form auf.
Förderkonzept für eine gesellschaftsbezogene Nachhaltigkeitsforschung
Authors: Thorn Michaela
Published: December 2015

Das Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung fördert bereits seit 2001 gesellschaftsbezogene Nachhaltigkeitsforschung innerhalb des Schwerpunkts Sozial-ökologische Forschung. Das Förderkonzept hat sich bewährt, weil es sich an aktuellen gesellschaftlichen
und ökologischen Problemen ausrichtet und innovative Forschung unterstützt. Im Interview erklärt die Gruppe Sozial-ökologische Forschung im DLR-Projektträger, welche Themen das neue Förderkonzept aufgreift.
Sommeruniversität Zukunft nachhaltiger Ernährung Ein Schritt in Richtung Europäisches College für Humanökologie
Authors: -Krönner Parto Teherani , Serbser Wolfgang H. , Steiner Dieter
Published: December 2015

Erstmals hat die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Humanökologie Parto Teherani-Krönner, Wolfgang H. Serbser, Dieter Steiner eine internationale Sommeruniversität organisiert. Die Studierenden und die Stadt Emmendingen als Partner waren ebenso begeistert wie die
Veranstalter,so das Resümee. Dieser Erfolg gilt nun als wichtiger Schritt auf dem Weg zu einem Europäischen College für Humanökologie.
Social Welfare Politics Cannot Ignore Growthmania
Authors: Seidl Irmi , Zahrnt Angelika
Published: December 2015

We critically question some arguments Jakob and Edenhofer (2014) put forward in their article Green Growth, Degrowth and the Commons: Is the idea of “a-growth" reasonable? Will the proposed concept of welfare indicators fulfil its promises? Is the claim realistic to finance
the implementation of welfare indicators by environmental economic instruments? We consider growth too pervading as to ignore it, claim that implementing welfare indicators must be tuned to the country concerned, and suspect the proposed instruments to finance welfare politics will be refuted
as they might impair economic growth.
Welfare with or without Growth? Do We Need to Reduce Economic Activity to Protect the Environment and Increase the Quality of Life?
Authors: Jakob Michael , Edenhofer Ottmar
Published: December 2015

Reaction to Two Articles on Green Growth and Degrowth in GAIA (2015): I. Seidl and A. Zahrnt, R. Loske
Nature-based Solutions: New Influence for Environmental Management and Research in Europe
Authors: Eggermont Hilde , Balian Estelle , Azevedo José Manuel N. , Beumer Victor , Brodin Tomas , Claudet Joachim , Fady Bruno , Grube Martin , Keune Hans , Lamarque Penelope , Reuter Katrin , Smith Matt , van Ham Chantal , Weisser Wolfgang W. , Le Roux Xavier
Published: December 2015

Greening roofs or walls to cool down city areas during summer, to capture storm water, to abate pollution, and to increase human well-being while enhancing biodiversity: nature-based solutions (NBS) refer to the sustainable management and use of nature for tackling societal challenges.
Building on and comple- menting traditional biodiversity conservation and management strategies, NBS integrate science, policy, and practice and create biodiversity benefits in terms of diverse, well-managed ecosystems.
Washing Away Your Sins? Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Social Irresponsibility, and Firm Performance
Authors: Kang Charles , Germann Frank , Grewal Rajdeep
Published: December 2015

The authors address the questions of whether and how corporate social responsibility (CSR) relates to firm performance and, in so doing, identify four mechanisms pertaining to this relationship: (1) slack resources lead to CSR (i.e., slack resources mechanism) (2) CSR improves performance (i.e., good management mechanism), (3) CSR makes amends for past corporate social irresponsibility (CSI) (i.e., penance mechanism), and (4) CSR insures against subsequent CSI (i.e., insurance mechanism). Using an integrative approach, the authors incorporate the four mechanisms in their empirical model specification. Specifically, to model the interplay among CSR, CSI, and firm performance and to test the four mechanisms simultaneously, they propose a structural panel vector autoregression specification. In support of the good management mechanism, results from an unbalanced panel data set of more than 4,500 firms and up to 19 years suggest that firms that engage in CSR are likely to benefit financially from their CSR investments. Moreover, the authors do not find support for the slack resources or the insurance mechanism. In contrast, and in support of the penance mechanism, often firms' CSR seems to trail their CSI. However, the results also suggest that the penance mechanism is ineffective in offsetting negative performance effects due to CSI.
Predicting the Sprint Performance of Adolescent Track Cyclists Using the 3-Minute All-out Test
Authors: Waldron Mark , Gray Adrian , Furlan Nicola , Murphy Aron
Published: December 2015

Waldron, M, Gray, A, Furlan, N, and Murphy, A. Predicting the sprint performance of adolescent track cyclists using the 3-minute all-out test.J Strength Cond Res30(8): 2299–2306, 2016—This study aimed to predict 500-m time trial (TT) and 2,000-m pursuit speed of adolescent cyclists (age range = 13–15 years) using mechanical parameters derived from a critical power (CP) test and anthropometric variables. Ten well-trained competitive cyclists were assessed for body composition, body mass, stature, and frontal surface area (FSA), as well as completing the CP test. The personal best speed (km·h−1) of each rider during competition in 500-m TT and 2,000-m pursuit races was predicted based on the CP test data and anthropometric profiles using multiple regression analysis. A combination of the CP·FSA−1and internal (predicted) to external work ratio performed by the cyclists (Wint:Wext) predicted 500-m TT speed (R2= 0.97; standard error of the estimate (SEE) = 0.82,P≤ 0.001), whereas a combination of mean power·FSA−1(mean power) and body fat percentage predicted 2,000-m pursuit speed (R2= 0.90; SEE = 1.5,p< 0.001). Between 90 and 97% of the variance in the sprint performance of adolescent cyclists can be explained by mechanical and anthropometric parameters, derived from a single visit to the laboratory. The tests and equations provided can be adopted by coaches to predict performance and set appropriate training intensities.
The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Cycling Sprints Subsequent to Arm-Curl Exercise on Upper-Body Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy
Authors: Kikuchi Naoki , Yoshida Shou , Okuyama Mizuki , Nakazato Koichi
Published: December 2015

Kikuchi, N, Yoshida, S, Okuyama, M, and Nakazato, K. The effect of high-intensity interval cycling sprints subsequent to arm-curl exercise on upper-body muscle strength and hypertrophy. J Strength Cond Res 30(8): 2318–2323, 2016—The purpose of this study was to examine whether lower limb sprint interval training (SIT) after arm resistance training (RT) influences training response of arm muscle strength and hypertrophy. Twenty men participated in this study. We divided subjects into RT group (n = 6) and concurrent training group (CT, n = 6). The RT program was designed to induce muscular hypertrophy (3 sets × 10 repetitions [reps] at 80% 1 repetition maximum [1RM] of arm-curl exercise) and was performed in an 8-week training schedule performed 3 times per week on nonconsecutive days. Subjects assigned to the CT group performed identical protocols as strength training and modified SIT (4 sets of 30-s maximal effort, separated in 4 m 30-s rest intervals) on the same day. Pretest and posttest maximal oxygen consumption (V̇o
2max), muscle cross-sectional area (CSA), and 1RM were measured. Significant increase in V̇o
2max from pretest to posttest was observed in the CT group (p = 0.010, effect size [ES] = 1.84) but not in the RT group (p = 0.559, ES = 0.35). Significant increase in CSA from pretest to posttest was observed in the RT group (p = 0.030, ES = 1.49) but not in the CT group (p = 0.110, ES = 1.01). Significant increase in 1RM from pretest to posttest was observed in the RT group (p = 0.021, ES = 1.57) but not in the CT group (p = 0.065, ES = 1.19). In conclusion, our data indicate that concurrent lower limb SIT interferes with arm muscle hypertrophy and strength.
Organizational dynamic capabilities impact on changes in supply chain
Authors: Masteika Ignas , Čepinskis Jonas
Published: December 2015

As global competition is growing at an enormous speed, companies, operating in supply chains of various complexities are forced to look for sources of competitive advantages not only outside, but mostly inside themselves. Numerous sources of scientific literature on the subject propose that namely dynamic capabilities have become one of the most important players in this global competition game. The analysis carried out, revealed that concepts of organizational dynamic capabilities and supply chain are closely related and affected by one another. This paper proposes a universal model of impact of dynamic capabilities of organizations on changes in the stages of supply chain. The main purpose of the article is to complete a theoretical analysis of supply chain and dynamic capabilities, to create and to verify theoretical model, seeking to identify which organizational dynamic capabilities impact the changes on the stages of supply chain mostly. While carrying out the research the following general research methods have been employed: systematic, comparative and logical analysis of the scientific literature, modeling, focus group, survey (questionnaire interview), grouping and detailing. The core results of the study could be revealed as following: the impact of dynamic capabilities on changes in the stages of supply chain of the examined companies is mostly influenced by: prevailing teamwork and leadership culture; strict regulation of labour relationships and duties, which implies poor significance of sensing and integrating; miscommunication between organization units, the problem of asymmetric information, surplus administrative procedures and other.
Theraneis vittata Spinola, 1837 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Largidae): First record from Argentina
Authors: Dellape Pablo M. , Melo María C.
Published: December 2015

The present note reports the first record of the genus and species Theraneis vitatta Spinola, 1837 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Largidae: Larginae) from Moconá, Misiones province, Argentina. This record brings the number of reported genera from Argentina to five, with a total of 12 species.
Cucurbitaceae, Gurania Cogn., for southern Amazonia, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Authors: Vilela-Santos Márcia Cléia , Barbosa Luciane F. , Coutinho Natalie A. , Pinheiro Marcelo H. O. , Rodrigues Domingos J. , Cavalheiro Larissa , Arruda Rafael , Almeida Everton J. , Burnham Robyn J.
Published: December 2015

We found six species of the genus Gurania that are described here as new records for the state of Mato Grosso, Central Brazil. The species of Gurania recorded here occur in the north of Mato Grosso state, Brazil in the biome recognized as “Floresta Amazônica”. This is an area of southern Amazonia that has been poorly inventoried. We carried out the surveys in permanent plots using the RAPELD-PPBio system and along trails giving access to the permanent plots.
Squamata, Serpentes, Dipsadidae, Philodryas viridissima (Linnaeus, 1758): First record in the state of Acre, northern Brazil
Authors: Freitas Marco Antonio de , França Daniella Pereira Fagundes de , Bernarde Paulo Sérgio
Published: December 2015

The common green racer Philodryas viridissima (Linnaeus, 1758) is an arboreal and terrestrial snake species broadly distributed in southern Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Guiana, Suriname, French Guiana, Paraguay up to Argentina, and most of Brazil. In this study, we report the first record of P. viridissima in the state of Acre, Brazil, in the Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve. This record expands the species distribution in 280 km to the southwest of Boca do Acre, state of Amazonas, which was the nearest record of this species in Brazilian Amazon until now.
Mammalia, Rodentia, Cricetidae, Calomys laucha (Fischer, 1814): distribution extension in southern Brazil
Authors: Badzinski Caroline , Galiano Daniel , Marinho Jorge R.
Published: December 2015

The geographic distribution of Calomys laucha in Brazil, known only from the southern portion of Rio Grande do Sul state, up to the state’s Central Depression region, is extended approximately 350 km to the north with a new record at Faxinalzinho municipality, post Depression region in Rio Grande do Sul state. The species seems to be associated with dense shrubby vegetation in this area.
New records of Trachycephalus mambaiensis (Amphibia: Hylidae) from a cerrado region in Minas Gerais state, Brazil
Authors: Dayrell Jussara Santos , Fernandes Vitor Dias , Moura Mário Ribeiro , Feio Renato Neves
Published: December 2015

In this article we report two new records of Trachycephalus mambaiensis for the state of Minas Gerais and present a map which represents the known distribution of this species. The record of T. mambaiensis from municipalities of Bonito de Minas and Januária, state of Minas Gerais represents a distribution extension of 190 km southern from the type locality, at the municipality of Mambaí, state of Goiás.
Plantae, Myrtales, Memecylaceae, Memecylon macrocarpum Thwaites (1864): Distribution extension and geographic distribution map
Authors: Ayyappan Narayanan , Ramesh Bramasamdura Rangana , Aravajy Soupramanien , Jeyakumar Selvaraj
Published: December 2015

The genus Memecylon L. has a paleotropical distribution, with about 300 species in the World, and about 30 in India. In this note we report the distribution extension of Memecylon macrocarpum Thwaites based on our diversity inventories in tropical evergreen forests at Uppangala in the Western Ghats, India. Additional distribution records of the species at Courtallum and Malayator were taken from the herbarium of the French Institute of Pondicherry (HIFP). This study highlights the importance of quantitative ecological inventories in determining species distributions and also confirms a greater range of occurrence of this species.
New distributional records of Gerromorpha Popov, 1971 (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera) from Cuba
Authors: Riviaux Senén Muñoz , López Carlos Naranjo , Moreira Felipe Ferraz Figueiredo
Published: December 2015

Distributional records of fourteen species of Gerromorpha, belonging to the families Gerridae, Hebridae, Hydrometridae, Mesoveliidae, and Veliidae, are reported from Cuba. The following species are recorded for the first time from eastern Cuba: Rheumatobates clanis Drake and Harris, 1932, R. meinerti Schroeder, 1931, Trepobates pictus (Herrich- Schäffer, 1848) (Gerridae), Hydrometra australis Say, 1832 (Hydrometridae), and Platyvelia brachialis (Stål, 1860) (Veliidae).
Reptilia, Squamata, Viperidae, Bothrops venezuelensis Leybold, 1873: Distribution extension and first country record
Authors: Mendoza Juan Salvador , Berrio Viviana , Gómez Diego A.
Published: December 2015

We report on the presence of Bothrops venezuelensis Leybold, 1873 in Norte de Santander and Boyacá departments, Colombia. These findings represent the first records for the country. Extending the species’ distribution 474 km in a straight-line distance SW from its nearest previously known Venezuelan locality. The present record adds a new clinically important species for Colombia, which needs to be considered in the production of anti-ophidic serum.
Atterberg limits are not appropriate for peat soils
Authors: O’Kelly Brendan C.
Published: December 2015

This paper reports on the challenges associated with the determination of the Atterberg limits for peat, fundamental issues regarding the appropriateness of Atterberg limit concepts applied to peat and peaty soils and their use in characterising the engineering behaviour of these materials. As demonstrated in the present study, different sample preparation methods and preloading of the peat material (which gives the organic solids some stress history because of their compressible nature) can result in significantly different Atterberg limit values being measured. The significance of reinforcement and scale effects related to the peat fibres for the thread-rolling method is investigated. It is concluded that the Atterberg limit tests are not appropriate for peat in that the deduced plastic range for the peat test material is notional and the calculated liquidity index values are not reliable indicators of its consistency. In assessing the likely engineering behaviour of peat material, a more useful suite of index tests is its natural water content, organic content, fibre content and degree of humification.
PRODUTOS CLAREADORES OVER THE COUNTER: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Caldas Adriele , Vasconcelos Diane , Sampaio Geovana , Campos Juliana , Aragão Lilibeth , Cavalcanti Andrea Nóbrega
Published: December 2015

Devido ao forte apelo estético por dentes brancos na atualidade, o clareamento se tornou popular e acessível no mercado. Atualmente, há disponível inúmeros produtos clareadores nas farmácias, mercados e lojas de conveniência. Estes produtos são os chamados “over the counter” ou produtos OTC, que são derivados de uma expressão em inglês “além do balcão” e são vendidos como cosméticos e sem prescrição médica. O objetivo deste trabalho é fazer uma revisão de literatura de artigos pesquisados nas bases de dados BVS, Scielo, Medline seguindo os Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCS) dando ênfase às recentes técnicas clareadoras lançadas no mercado assim como suas indicações, contraindicações, vantagens e desvantagens. De acordo com a literatura, os produtos OTC não possuem regulação comercial o que dificulta a supervisão do clareamento dental pelo cirurgião dentista. Esses contêm concentrações diferentes de peróxido de hidrogênio ou carbamida o que pode trazer consequências como sensibilidade dentária e gengival quando utilizado sem indicação e supervisão.
ESTIMATIVA DO SEXO E IDADE POR MEIO DE MENSURAÇÕES CRANIANAS
Authors: Almeida Junior Erasmo De , Reis Francisco Prado , Galvão Luís Carlos Cavalcante , Santa Rosa Hesmoney Ramos , Costa Naiá
Published: December 2015

Introdução: A Odontologia Legal tem grande importância no processo de identificação, principalmente quando os profissionais da área recebem para análise apenas a porção cefálica do corpo. O objetivo deste estudo é verificar o dimorfismo sexual e estimação da idade através de mensurações faciais. Material e Métodos: Os autores estudaram uma amostra de 150 crânios secos, sendo 80 masculinos e 70 femininos, que pertenceram a indivíduos com idade acima de 20 anos, e com sexo e idade conhecidos com absoluta segurança. Os crânios estudados eram de pessoas cujos familiares não reclamaram os ossos no tempo hábil administrativo estabelecido pelo Cemitério e que estavam sendo encaminhados para incineração. Foram realizadas as seguintes mensurações: curva frontal e distância Bregma/processo mastóide. Resultados: De acordo com a análise estatística, houve índice de acerto de 71,8% por regressão logística e 70% pela análise discriminante. Foi também verificada a média e intervalo de confiança através do teste t e utilizado o método da regressão linear múltipla para a predição da idade, constatando que o modelo não foi significativo (p=0,5390). Conclusões: Os resultados permitiram a elaboração de metodologia estatística para o diagnóstico do sexo e idade em observações futuras.
Crisi social, experiència individual, identitat cultural i acció col·lectiva
Authors: Olivé Conde Patrícia
Published: December 2015

Aquest article és un breu resum dels principals aspectes tractats en el projecte de tesi doctoral –en procés de realització– on s’analitzen tant la crisi econòmica i social que s’ha produït en els últims anys com els discursos explicatius que s’han traslladat a l’opinió pública, i també, finalment, com aquests han estat llegits per la ciutadania i com l’experiència dels individus i la lectura que en fan han transformat els seus valors i actituds.

Farem una breu anàlisi bibliogràfica sobre dos dels aspectes claus tractats: en primer lloc, el concepte de Mediterrània com a oposat a Europa i carregat d’un simbolisme associat a estereotips negatius (irresponsabilitat, malbaratament, irracionalitat…), i en segon lloc, les principals transformacions socioeconòmiques anteriors i contemporànies a la crisi financera actual. Ambdós elements, entenem, permeten contextualitzar el procés viscut, alhora que situen els punts de vista dels informants consultats al voltant d’aspectes de la seva identitat i de l’anàlisi de la realitat socioeconòmica; les opinions dels informants constitueixen el nucli de l’article.
L’impacte desculpabilitzador dels «neurosabers» en pares d’infants amb TDAH
Authors: Tigell Gironés Ramona
Published: December 2015

Aquest article és fruit d’una recerca etnogràfica realitzada com a treball de fi de màster d’antropologia mèdica. Exposarem els eixos principals d’una recerca que ha pretès visualitzar com l’apropiació idealitzada i quasi màgica del discurs de les neurociències produeix un efecte terapèutic de contenció de l’angoixa i de la culpa en els pares d’infants amb TDAH (trastorn per dèficit d’atenció o hiperactivitat), després d’una llarga trajectòria de desorientació i de patiment que constata com les relacions estructurals de dominació social acaben assignant al seu fill el rol de boc expiatori d’un determinat sistema social.
Writing: A Profitable but Negated Skill in English Classes in Undergraduate Programs
Authors: Cely Betancourt Blanca Lucía
Published: December 2015

The present study describes a small scale project consisting in several workshops to improve the students’ writing in English as a foreign language. The targeted population consisted of first level students in undergraduate programs at a public university in Colombia where low development of writing skills in the students’ foreign language has been constantly observed in the English teaching process. A diagnostic test administered to our students revealed that one of the possible causes of student’s low performance in writing, was the lack of writing activities that serve as training for them to produce writing texts. Students showed the few opportunities they had concerning this kind of activities. The diagnostic data through questionnaires and interviews also revealed the lack of guided and controlled activities which help students to improve the process of writing, and the low motivation as the main result of this lack of activities. Last but not least, after the implementation of this writing workshop, students were more confident, they wrote high-quality texts and writing became an interesting activity for students.Keywords:   writing process, motivation, process approach, writing techniques, product approach
Myths in crisis? Marina Carr’s revision of feminine myths in contemporary Irish Theatre
Authors: González Chacón María del Mar
Published: December 2015

The theatre of Marina Carr evokes Sophocles’ Electra in The Mai (1994), through female characters that pursue a mythical ending. It turns to classical modernity in Marble (2009), when women are unable to coexist with normative models, Trojan territories turn into unknown dreamlands, lasting and immaculate existences, that go beyond earthly life, are pursued, and the protagonists echo Greek heroines. Through a revision of the mythological content of her plays, the question of the crisis or persistence of myths in contemporary Irish society and culture can be addressed successfully: Irish and Greek female myths survive in the plays of Carr, and this technique highlights the relevance of mythology in today’s Irish theatre as a strategy to question the role of women in society. On the other hand, this use of myth continues revealing the inability of modern materialist society to substitute the epic life of the individual.Keywords: Myth, theatre, Marina Carr, Greek, Irish, female.
Autoimmune Neutropenia as a Cause of Periodontal Disease in Preschool Children
Authors: Hajishengallis Evlambia , Rashewsky Stephanie , Kulkarni Cyelee , Stathopoulou Panagiota
Published: December 2015

In autoimmune neutropenia, autoantibodies attack neutrophils resulting in their destruction or alteration of their function. Since neutrophils have important immunologic functions, aberrations in their homeostasis lead to increased susceptibility to diseases, such as periodontitis. Periodontitis as a manifestation of neutropenia can affect adults and children. In this paper, we describe the treatment of periodontal disease in a 2-year-old female with autoimmune neutropenia. The importance of an interdisciplinary approach, frequent recalls, and meticulous mechanical therapy in stabilizing her periodontal condition, despite ongoing systemic infections is emphasized.
Методологические основы учета экспортных операций в страны Евразийского Экономического Союза (ЕАЭС)
Authors: Смирнова Юлия Викторовна
Published: December 2015

Статья посвящена теоретическим аспектам и методологическим основам учетного процесса экспортных операций в страны Евразийского экономического союза. Вступление в силу Договора о ЕАЭС привело к ряду изменений внешнеторговых отношений между РФ и странами СНГ.
30-е заседание Русского интеллектуального клуба на тему «30 лет “перестройки”: ожидания и последствия»
Authors: Луков Сергей Валерьевич
Published: December 2015

В статье представлен обзор 30-го заседания Русского интеллектуального клуба, который состоялся 25 ноября 2015 г. в Московском гуманитарном университете. Дискуссия была посвящена периоду истории России 1985–1990 гг. — «перестройке».
A musicoterapia como instrumento para mellorar a comunicación de persoas con diversidade funcional
Authors: López Beatriz , Fraga Berta
Published: December 2015

A sensibilidade musical é un trazo innato que implica numerosas rexións cerebrais na percepción dos estímulos musicais e a súa elaboración nas emocións que provoca. Á vez a música é integradora en todos os seus aspectos: engloba todos os sentidos, aúna corpo e mente, e fusiona o interior da persoa coa súa contorna. Por iso é a música un instrumento idóneo para proporcionar un ambiente rico e controlado en estímulos, achegando unha experiencia sensorial que favorece o desenvolvemento emocional, psíquico, fisiolóxico e social equilibrado. No caso das persoas con diversidade funcional axuda a fortalecer as súas potencialidades e suplir as posibles carencias empregándose como instrumento que motiva e dinamiza, creando un ambiente de seguridade e confianza que posibilita o desenvolvemento persoal completo e pleno. Desde a Asociación DISMACOR se aposta pola tarefa de educar ás persoas con diversidade funcional no mundo no que viven e ao que teñen que adaptarse; tendo en conta que das posibilidades que teñan e as que lles proporcione a sociedade, dependerá a súa inclusión e o seu desenvolvemento como persoas autónomas e independentes. No presente traballo selecciónase unha mostra de nenos e nenas con diversidade funcional intelectual que presenta carencias en relación coa socialización e comunicación, áreas onde a Musicoterapia actúa de forma especial. Algúns dos obxectivos do traballo son: Mellorar as relacións interpersoais, compensar os problemas de incomunicación, desenvolver as facultades psicomotoras , autoestima, a creatividade... Elaboramos un cuestionario de satisfacción ad hoc para as familias participantes como indicador para a súa avaluación, que consta de 18 preguntas. O cuestionario entregase aos familiares/cuidadores ao finalizar o programa. Ademáis empregase a Historia Musical e un Rexistro de condutas observadas (musicais, sociais, comunicativas, afectivas, cognitivas e motoras). Emprégase un programa de intervención grupal mediante o que se traballan aqueles aspectos onde se detectan maiores necesidades de apoio, para efectuar posteriormente unha avaliación final da mostra. Con este programa producen melloras na calidade de vida deste grupo proporcionándolles apoios que lles permitan potenciar as súas habilidades comunicativas, sociais... nun ambiente que propicia a normalización e estimulación de condutas autodeterminadas. Os resultados mostran como este tipo de intervencións melloran a comunicación e desenvolvemento xeral das persoas con diversidade funcional participantes. Pódese concluir dicindo que este tipo de metodoloxía permiten unha aprendizaxe funcional moito mais áxil e significativa nunha contorna menos estructurada e máis motivante.
Alexitimia y oralidad dramatizada en las necesidades educativas especiales
Authors: Morales Ermel
Published: December 2015

Este estudio vincula las limitaciones expresivas y perceptivas de la alexitimia (a=no, lexis=palabras, timia=sentimientos) a la expresión oral de participantes con necesidades educativas especiales. Se analizan tanto los beneficios relativos a la autoconciencia como la  valoración externa de resultados fisiológicos, tomando de ejemplo evaluaciones en ambos sentidos tales comola TAS-20(autoinforme para medir el nivel de alexitimia desde la perspectiva del sujeto) yla OAS(escala de alexitimia para observadores).  Se describen las confluencias entre la expresividad verbal cotidiana, la improvisación textual pautada y la inducción de procesos lingüísticos aprendidos a través de textos memorizados. Poniendo de manifiesto las divergencias existentes entre las herramientas de desarrollo de habilidades comunicativas que  son incentivadas por la actividad dramática y los modelos terapéuticos que utilizan la dramatización como metodología estratégica, se pretende hacer hincapié en las particularidades de este tipo de prácticas en el ámbito de las necesidades educativas especiales. El objetivo es profundizar en el tipo de propuesta oral que se da en las diversas disciplinas, artísticas o terapéuticas, que utilizan la palabra dramatizada como mecanismo de estimulación de emociones. Interferir en la experiencia sensorial de participantes con dificultades para expresarse supone trabajar directamente con connotaciones vinculadas a la propia dificultad por identificar, describir y expresar sentimientos. Si bien la constricción en los procesos simbólicos repercute en una reducción de la capacidad de fantasía, la expresión verbal interpretada se presenta como vía de canalización ante el déficit de imaginación en personas alexitímicas, ya sea como rasgo inherente crónico o como alteración circunstancial de la personalidad. Se describe la aplicación de determinados recursos y técnicas en base a premisas de intervención adaptadas, no sólo al contexto y al grupo sino también a las competencias cognitivas, motrices y verbales de cada destinatario. Para este fin, los relatos de experiencia del propio autor en el campo de las necesidades educativas especiales se contrastan con estudios empíricos que hacen referencia a desórdenes en las competencias comunicativas.
O debuxo como método para mellorar a comunicación nunha nena con TEA
Authors: Fraga Berta , Meizoso Marta , López Beatriz
Published: December 2015

O autismo é un trastorno do neurodesenvolvemento que supón afectacións a nivel psicolóxico e condutual das persoas que o presentan. En todas as persoas diagnosticadas con algún trastorno do espectro autista son frecuentes as dificultades de comunicación, feito que lles impide a boa adaptación ao mundo que lles rodea, ademais de numerosos problemas para comunicar os seus intereses, gustos e sentimentos. Esta dificultade provócalles un illamento da sociedade e das súas familias e adoita supoñer un malestar considerable para eles mesmos e aos que lles rodean. Na Asociación DISMACOR apóstase por programas de intervención adaptados ás necesidades de cada neno e das súas familias, sempre traballando na propia contorna natural de cada cativo, de cara a fornecer unha aprendizaxe máis funcional e conseguir unha maior xeralización dos resultados obtidos. No presente traballo mostramos unha proposta de intervención para mellorar as dificultades de comunicación dunha nena de oito anos diagnosticada con TEA e que presenta unha linguaxe pouco emotiva e carente de sentimentos. O principal obxectivo deste traballo é a manifestación de emocións e sentimentos a través do debuxo das súas propias experiencias persoais como método para complementar e substituír as carencias na manifestación da súa percepción da realidade e dos seus desexos. A metodoloxía utilizada emprega intervencións centradas no xogo e utiliza o terapeuta como modelo do uso correcto do debuxo para a manifestación das vivencias propias e alleas; neste sentido, vaise instruíndo a nena para que comece a utilizar esta capacidade e a vaia incluíndo no seu repertorio de respostas habituais. Os resultados mostran unha mellor capacidade da nena, non soamente para mostrar os seus sentimentos, senón para comprender e empatizar cos dos demais; alén de reducir a súa ansiedade derivada da súa incapacidade para manifestar os problemas que lle xorden a diario e aumentar a súa habilidade comunicativa.
Acesso inclusivo a locais e saberes de interesse histórico cultural na cidade de Maputo, Moçambique
Authors: Macuacua Benjamim Mutema , Muocha Matilde
Published: December 2015

A Cidade de Maputo, em Moçambique, é um espaço de várias confluências sociais e de troca de saberes culturais e artísticos diversos. A cidade de Maputo conta com cerca de 100 espaços de interação histórico cultural, dentre eles museus, monumentos históricos, salas de cinema, centro culturais, lugares de culto, os quais constituem fontes de produção e troca de conhecimentos na sua maioria, transmitidos de forma autodidata e informal. Todavia, estes locais de interesse histórico cultural se caracteriza com dificuldades para o acesso de qualquer pessoa, independentemente das suas especificidades físicas. Este ensaio tem em vista fazer uma reflexão em torno da problemática da educação inclusiva em Moçambique e do acesso a locais e conteúdos de interesse histórico cultural na Cidade de Maputo por pessoas com deficiência física e de outra natureza, bem como pessoas com necessidades educativas especiais. Em torno deste objetivo, existe a necessidade de compreender que acções são desenvolvidas e como são coordenadas as intervenções da sociedade civil e do governo através das instituições que tutelam a educação no pais , para a mudança que se pretende na abordagem da educação inclusiva e da acessibilidade a locais públicos, particularmente os de interesse histórico cultural. EM Maputo, Moçambique, é ainda escassa a implementação do principio de educação para todos, baseado nas deliberações da conferência de Salamanca, Espanha. É igualmente invisível, a implementação da declaração sobre os direitos das pessoas com deficiência que reafirma, sobretudo, a sua fé nos direitos humanos, nas liberdades fundamentais e nos princípios de paz, de dignidade e valor da pessoa humana e de justiça social proclamada na carta.  O estudo subjacente a este ensaio foi produzido a partir de uma metodologia qualitativa que combina pesquisa de campo com pesquisa documental em volta das necessidades educativas especiais, educação informal e acesso a locais de interesse histórico cultural.
A leitura em crianças prematuras com perturbações neuromotoras
Authors: Campos-Gil Iolanda , Nunes Maria Vãnia
Published: December 2015

Este trabalho visa avaliar em simultâneo os perfis do processamento visual e fonológico  na leitura, em crianças nascidas prematuras com perturbação neuromotora ligeira e moderada. A tarefa de leitura será realizada com o teste da leitura em Português Europeu- ALEPE, para avaliação do processamento visual na leitura  realizar-se-á o registo simultâneo do seguimento ocular (eye-tracking), e para avaliação do processamento fonológico será considerada a análise da voz gravada na ALEPE. Estão já constituídos três grupos. Um grupo experimental de 25 prematuros com perturbação neuromotora ligeira e moderada (de acordo com Sistema de Classificação da Função Motora Global SCFMG), um grupo de 25 crianças com idêntica perturbação neuromotora nascidas de termo e um grupo com 32 crianças tipicamente desenvolvidas com idades entre os 7 e 10 anos. Todas as crianças incluídas têm um QI igual ou superior a 70. Todos os participantes serão submetidos à tarefa de leitura com computador e sistema eye-tracking que decorre numa única sessão no final do ano letivo. Para melhor caracterização dos grupos, todos serão avaliados em duas sessões precedentes em termos  do desenvolvimento cognitivo relacionado com o processamento visuopercetivo (perceção visuo-espacial, memória visual com  Teste de atenção visual,  WISC III, Índice percetivo e Figura complexa de Rey) e com o desenvolvimento da Linguagem (incluindo o processamento fonológico,  avaliação com índice verbal da WISC III e Desenvolvimento da linguagem Gol-E). Para melhor caracterização serão também considerados os dados das ressonâncias magnéticas. A nossa expectativa é a de encontrar perfis específicos em cada grupo na atividade de leitura ao nível da atenção visual, seguimento e fixação visual e processamento fonológico, estando associados a cada perfil perturbações específicas do neurodesenvolvimento a nível visuopercetivo e fonológico. O estudo encontra-se a decorrer, estando já os grupos constituídos com as avaliações do desenvolvimento visuopercetivo e da linguagem realizadas. A avaliação da leitura realiza-se no final do ano letivo, estando condicionada pelo calendário escolar, tendo já sido reunidas todas as autorizações necessárias. Os resultados preliminares estarão compilados em Junho e os finais serão apresentados em Setembro. Pretende-se que os perfis encontrados na atividade de leitura possam contribuir para o desenvolvimento de estratégias específicas por parte dos profissionais na abordagem do ensino destas crianças com NEE.
Características socioafectivas de niños con altas capacidades participantes en un programa extraescolar
Authors: López-Aymes Gabriela , Vázquez Nancy , Navarro Martha Itzel , Acuña Santiago Roger
Published: December 2015

El objetivo de esta investigación es conocer las características socio-afectivas que presentan niños con altas capacidades al inicio de un programa de enriquecimiento extracurricular de corte socioafectivo (Programa Integral Para Altas Capacidades-PIPAC, México). Entre los estudios sobre el tema, se pueden encontrar dos enfoques. En el primero se afirma que estos alumnos afrontan  mejor los conflictos personales y sociales que sus iguales sin altas capacidades. En el segundo se aporta evidencia de que estos alumnos están en riesgo de padecer problemas emocionales y sociales. En ese sentido, nos interesa seguir indagando para poder ofrecerles una atención educativa más adecuada. Tipo de estudio: descriptivo. Participantes: cinco niños con altas capacidades intelectuales entre 8 y 12 años de edad. Instrumentos: TAMAI, BASC, CEIC. Resultados: el 60% de los participantes muestra un buen ajuste socioafectivo y tiene un conocimiento adecuado de estrategias de interacción social, mientras que el resto muestra niveles bajos o medios en dichas habilidades. Con base en estos resultados podemos afirmar que los niños con altas capacidades no representan un grupo homogéneo en características socioafectivas, las cuales están mediadas por múltiples factores. Proponemos adecuaciones al programa de enriquecimiento extraescolar recomendaciones para la atención educativa.