bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Malaysian Parent Ratings of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire: Factor Structure and Measurement Invariance Across Language Versions, Gender, Informants, and Race
Authors: Gomez Rapson , Stavropoulos Vasileios
Published: July 2018

For a Malaysian sample, the current study used exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to determine the best model for parent ratings of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), and then multiple-group confirmatory factor analysis (MCFA) to confirm this model, and to examine measurement invariance across different language versions (Malay and English), child’s gender (boys and girls), informants (mothers and fathers), and racial groups (Malay, Chinese, and Indians). In all 1,407 Malaysian parents completed SDQ ratings of their children (age ranging from 5 to 13 years). The EFA showed most support for a two-factor model oblique model, with factors for a positive construal factor and a psychopathology factor. CFA confirmed this model, and MCFA showed full measurement invariance (configural, metric. and scalar) across the groups in the different comparisons. For all comparisons, there were equivalencies for latent mean scores. The implications of the findings for clinical and research practice involving the SDQ in Malaysia are discussed.
Where Impact Measurement Meets Evaluation
Authors: Vo Anne T. , Christie Christina A.
Published: July 2018

In 2016, the American Evaluation Association cosponsored a conference themed “impact convergence” with Social Value International, an international organization focusing on impact measurement in the context of social investment. These meetings spurred interest in the intersection between evaluation and impact measurement. We organized this forum in the spirit of continuing the conversation about common and unique challenges along with potential solutions that each community might further explore. We invited members of both organizations whose work situate them at the nexus of evaluation and impact measurement to contribute thought pieces on the demand for meaningful data and evidence, the need for analytic capacity, and measurement challenges—contemporary issues at the heart of both fields. Contributors highlight the need for crossing disciplinary boundaries and propose strategies for arriving at this end goal. Solutions include creating space for meaningful discourse, representing diverse stakeholder perspectives, building intersectional communities of practice, and leveraging evaluative thinking.
Effects of coat length and faecal hair removal on measured nutrient digestibility in cats
Authors: Kim Hee S , Hong Jin S , Park Chang W , Cho Kyung H , Kim Yoo Y
Published: July 2018

Objectives

This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of coat length and faecal hair removal on measured nutrient digestibility in longhair and shorthair cats.

Methods

A total of 14 adult domestic cats, with a mean ± SD body weight of 4.5 ± 1.21 kg and a mean ± SD age of 3.3 ± 1.38 years, were used for a nutrient digestibility trial. The nutrient digestibility of cats was measured by hair-included faeces and hair-removed faeces. Food was provided twice daily (09:00 h and 16:00 h) and water was provided ad libitum. Cats were adapted to a steel cage and diet for 16 days before a 10 day collection period. During the collection period, food offered, food refused and faecal output were measured daily and used for digestibility analysis.

Results

The digestibility of dry matter, crude protein and neutral detergent fibre (NDF) of longhair cats was underestimated by 8% ( P = 0.02), 9% ( P = 0.04) and 14% ( P = 0.04), respectively. In shorthair cats, the digestibility of dry matter, crude protein and crude ash increased by 4% ( P = 0.01), 5% ( P = 0.02) and 15% ( P <0.01), respectively, with hair-removed faeces. The nutrient digestibility between longhair and shorthair cats showed no difference when hair-included faeces were used. However, when using hair-removed faeces, the digestibility of NDF and amino acids in longhair cats were about 4–8% higher than in shorthair cats ( P <0.05).

Conclusions and relevance

This study showed that the nutrient digestibility values were affected by whether the hair in faeces was removed or not. Removing hair from faeces is a more precise method with which to evaluate the apparent nutrient digestibility of domestic cats.
Vibrational analysis of sandwich sectorial plates with functionally graded sheets reinforced by aggregated carbon nanotube
Authors: Tahouneh Vahid
Published: July 2018

In the present work, by considering the agglomeration effect of single-walled carbon nanotubes, free vibration characteristics of functionally graded nanocomposite sandwich sectorial plates are presented. The volume fractions of randomly oriented agglomerated single-walled carbon nanotubes are assumed to be graded in the thickness direction. To determine the effect of carbon nanotube agglomeration on the elastic properties of carbon nanotube-reinforced composites, a two-parameter micromechanical model of agglomeration is employed. In this research work, an equivalent continuum model based on the Eshelby–Mori–Tanaka approach is considered to estimate the effective constitutive law of the elastic isotropic medium (matrix) with oriented straight carbon nanotubes. The two-dimensional generalized differential quadrature method as an efficient and accurate numerical tool is used to discretize the equations of motion and to implement the various boundary conditions. The proposed sectorial plates are simply supported at radial edges, while all possible combinations of free, simply supported, and clamped boundary conditions are applied to the other two circular edges. The benefit of using the considered power-law distribution is to illustrate and present useful results arising from symmetric and asymmetric profiles. The effects of agglomeration, geometrical, and material parameters together with the boundary conditions on the frequency parameters of the sandwich functionally graded nanocomposite plates are investigated. It is shown that the natural frequencies of structure are seriously affected by the influence of carbon nanotubes agglomeration. This study serves as a benchmark for assessing the validity of numerical methods or two-dimensional theories used to analyze the sandwich sectorial plates.
CARE: The development of an intervention for kinship carers with teenage children
Authors: Hartley Jane EK , McAteer John , Doi Larry , Jepson Ruth
Published: July 2018

The study addresses the needs of Scottish kinship carers of teenage children who have been identified as being in need of extra support. It designs and tests an appropriate support programme, defined as CARE. The CARE intervention study reported here applied the Six Steps for Quality Intervention Development framework, a pragmatic, evidence-based framework. The Six Steps for Quality Intervention Development framework comprises six steps: the first three steps seek to reveal the concerns of the kinship carer group and to generate a theory of change; the remaining three steps generate a theory of action for the intervention, and subsequently for its implementation. There were three main benefits reported: first, the self-care techniques had a reportedly positive stress-reduction effect on kinship carers, and in their dealings with their teenager; second, kinship carers reported an increased self-awareness of their communication or 'connectedness' with their teenager; and third, there was a reported positive impact upon behaviour control as a result of the stress-reduction and improved connectedness. The development of the CARE intervention programme suggests that the Six Steps in Quality Intervention Development provides a useful methodological underpinning for intervention procedures which can be applied in a range of public health and social work settings.
The effectiveness of strategy tools: Narrative facilitation of strategy implementation workshops
Authors: Kryger Anders , Edwards Kasper
Published: July 2018

This study is an attempt to meet a general challenge facing a strategy consultant’s choice of tool: “how do you know your tool works?”. This question is inherently difficult to answer and in this single-company multiple case study, we test narrative facilitation of strategy workshops that aimed at implementing strategy and propose a method for measuring its effectiveness. We used a Mann–Whitney U-test to statistically compare the effectiveness of facilitating workshops with and without interview technique from narrative therapy. The study shows that an empirical comparison of the effectiveness of narrative facilitation technique can be made statistically through a Mann–Whitney U-test when part of the workshop data, e.g. employees’ self-evaluation of possible actions’ impact on strategy, can be numerically evaluated. We assessed effectiveness according to the participants’ evaluation of planned future actions’ relative impact on strategy on a 10-point scale where 10 was maximum impact on strategy. The result showed that using narrative facilitation technique (median: 8.5) was more effective compared to not using it (median: 7) and that the difference was significant (p = 0.0216). The study also gives valuable insight in how an effective facilitation technique can be empirically condensed through expert reviews and sorting and naming exercises resulting in a prescriptive guide to effective facilitation of strategy implementation workshops and thus adds empirical detail to the ongoing discussion of measurement methods in action research design.
Parameter identification for structural health monitoring based on Monte Carlo method and likelihood estimate
Authors: Xue Songtao , Wen Bo , Huang Rui , Huang Liyuan , Sato Tadanobu , Xie Liyu , Tang Hesheng , Wan Chunfeng
Published: July 2018

Structural parameters are the most important factors reflecting structural performance and conditions. As a result, their identification becomes the most essential aspect of the structural assessment and damage identification for the structural health monitoring. In this article, a structural parameter identification method based on Monte Carlo method and likelihood estimate is proposed. With which, parameters such as stiffness and damping are identified and studied. Identification effects subjected to three different conditions with no noise, with Gaussian noise, and with non-Gaussian noise are studied and compared. Considering the existence of damage, damage identification is also realized by the identification of the structural parameters. Both simulations and experiments are conducted to verify the proposed method. Results show that structural parameters, as well as the damages, can be well identified. Moreover, the proposed method is much robust to the noises. The proposed method may be prospective for the application of real structural health monitoring.
Applying ZigBee wireless sensor and control network for bridge safety monitoring
Authors: Lee Jin-Lian , Tyan Yaw-Yauan , Wen Ming-Hui , Wu Yun-Wu
Published: July 2018

Internet technologies bring methods to help bridge safety management, to collect data or monitor conditions in real time, and to comprehensively record or analyze the collected data of on-site conditions in real time. In this study, the wireless sensor networks and smart building technologies are adopted to help the bridge safety information transmission and management. The study proposed a bridge safety–monitoring system conceptual framework by applying the ZigBee wireless sensor and control technology. The conceptual framework demonstrated by a prototype includes four major subsystems: (1) monitoring units; (2) photovoltaic units; (3) wireless communication system; and (4) bridge safety–monitoring server system. This system can monitor and analyze in real time the conditions of a bridge and its environment, including the waters levels nearby, pipelines, air, and other safety conditions. The detected data and images are transmitted to the server and database for users to have real-time monitoring of the bridge conditions via mobile telecommunication devices.
A review of the key demands for a football goalkeeper
Authors: West Julia
Published: July 2018

This review evaluates previously published findings relating to the needs of a football goalkeeper during match performance. Whilst there has been much interest in some aspects of goalkeepers training, performance analysis and needs analysis, these have been from closed skill penalty situations or reported as comparisons with outfield players. This paper identifies important demands, assesses the implications for coaching and as a result highlights where the focus for effective future research should be to further enhance the development of goalkeeping performance.
Parametric investigation of combustion instabilities in a single-element lean direct injection combustor
Authors: Gejji Rohan M , Huang Cheng , Fugger Christopher , Yoon Changjin , Anderson William
Published: July 2018

Self-excited combustion dynamics in a liquid-fueled lean direct injection combustor at high pressure (1 MPa) are described. Studied variables include combustor and air plenum length, inlet air temperature, equivalence ratio, fuel nozzle location, and fuel composition. Measured pressure oscillations were dependent on combustor geometry and ranged from about 1% of mean chamber pressure at low equivalence ratio, up to 20% at high equivalence ratio. In the most unstable cases, strong pressure modes were measured throughout the frequency spectrum including a band around 1.2–1.5 kHz representing the 4th longitudinal mode, and another band around 7 kHz. The oscillation amplitudes have a non-monotonic dependency on air temperature, and are affected by the placement of the fuel nozzle relative to the throat of the subsonic swirling air flow. The parametric survey provides a rich dataset suitable for validating high-fidelity simulations and their subsequent use in analyzing and interpreting the complex combustion dynamics.
Frequency, impact and a preclinical study of novel ERBB gene family mutations in HER2-positive breast cancer
Authors: Elster Naomi , Toomey Sinead , Fan Yue , Cremona Mattia , Morgan Clare , Weiner Gorzel Karolina , Bhreathnach Una , Milewska Malgorzata , Murphy Madeline , Madden Stephen , Naidoo Jarushka , Fay Joanna , Kay Elaine , Carr Aoife , Kennedy Sean , Furney Simon , Mezynski Janusz , Breathhnach Oscar , Morris Patrick , Grogan Liam , Hill Arnold , Kennedy Susan , Crown John , Gallagher William , Hennessy Bryan , Eustace Alex
Published: July 2018

Background:

Somatic mutations in the ERBB genes (epidermal growth factor receptor: EGFR, ERBB2, ERBB3, ERBB4) promote oncogenesis and lapatinib resistance in metastatic HER2+ (human epidermal growth factor-like receptor 2) breast cancer in vitro. Our study aimed to determine the frequency of mutations in four genes: EGFR, ERBB2, ERBB3 and ERBB4 and to investigate whether these mutations affect cellular behaviour and therapy response in vitro and outcomes after adjuvant trastuzumab-based therapy in clinical samples.

Methods:

We performed Agena MassArray analysis of 227 HER2+ breast cancer samples to identify the type and frequency of ERBB family mutations. Of these, two mutations, the somatic mutations ERBB4-V721I and ERBB4-S303F, were stably transfected into HCC1954 (PIK3CA mutant), HCC1569 (PIK3CA wildtype) and BT474 (PIK3CA mutant, ER positive) HER2+ breast cancer cell lines for functional in vitro experiments.

Results:

A total of 12 somatic, likely deleterious mutations in the kinase and furin-like domains of the ERBB genes (3 EGFR, 1 ERBB2, 3 ERBB3, 5 ERBB4) were identified in 7% of HER2+ breast cancers, with ERBB4 the most frequently mutated gene. The ERBB4-V721I kinase domain mutation significantly increased 3D-colony formation in 3/3 cell lines, whereas ERBB4-S303F did not increase growth rate or 3D colony formation in vitro. ERBB4-V721I sensitized HCC1569 cells (PIK3CA wildtype) to the pan class I PI3K inhibitor copanlisib but increased resistance to the pan-HER family inhibitor afatinib. The combinations of copanlisib with trastuzumab, lapatinib, or afatinib remained synergistic regardless of ERBB4-V721I or ERBB4-S303F mutation status.

Conclusions:

ERBB gene family mutations, which are present in 7% of our HER2+ breast cancer cohort, may have the potential to alter cellular behaviour and the efficacy of HER- and PI3K-inhibition.
The Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus Molecular Sensitization Profile of Allergic Rhinitis Patients in Central China
Authors: Yang Yongshi , Zhu Rongfei , Huang Nan , Li Wenjing , Zhang Wei , Wang Yin , Yang Lin
Published: July 2018

Background

House dust mites (HDMs) are the major aeroallergens in patients with rhinitis and/or asthma in China. However, the molecular sensitization of HDM is varied in different regions.

Objective

To investigate the Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus ( Der p) molecular sensitization profile of allergic rhinitis (AR) patients in Central China.

Methods

AR patients with positive skin prick tests to Der p were enrolled in our study. Specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE) for Der p, Dermatophagoides farinae ( Der f), Acarus siro ( Aca s), Blomia tropicalis ( Blo t), and Der p components Der p1, Der p2, and Der p10 were measured in all patients.

Results

A total of 130 patients were included. The overall prevalence of positive serum sIgE was 99.2% for Der p, 98.5% for Der f, 81.5% for Aca s, 83.1% for Blo t, 71.5% for Der p1, 64.6% for Der p2, and 11.5% for Der p10. HDM-AR patients with asthma displayed significantly higher concentrations of sIgE to Der p, Der f, Der p1, and Der p2 than did those without asthma ( P < .001). The prevalence of asthma in HDM-AR patients was higher among the patients sensitized to both Der p1 and Der p2 (62.8%) than those sensitized to only 1 allergen ( Der p1 26.7% or Der p2 16.7%; P < .05) or nonsensitized to Der p1 and Der p2 (19.4%; P < .001).

Conclusion

Der p has high cross-reactivity with other mite species. Der p1 and Der p2 are the major components to induce Der p sensitization among AR patients in Central China. Sensitization to both Der p1 and Der p2 may be a risk factor for developing asthma in HDM-AR patients.
The patient burden of opioid‐induced constipation: New insights from a large, multinational survey in five European countries
Authors: Andresen Viola , Banerji Vivek , Hall Genevieve , Lass Amir , Emmanuel Anton V
Published: July 2018

Background

Despite its high prevalence, opioid‐induced constipation (OIC) remains under‐recognised and undertreated, and its true impact on wellbeing and quality of life (QoL) may be underestimated.

Methods

A quantitative, questionnaire‐based international survey was conducted.

Results

Weak‐opioid users appeared as bothered by constipation as strong‐opioid users (38% vs 40%, respectively; p = 0.40), despite it causing less‐severe physical symptoms and impact on QoL. Strong‐opioid users meeting Rome IV OIC criteria appeared to experience greater symptomatic and biopsychosocial burden from constipation than those not satisfying these criteria. Almost one‐fifth of respondents were dissatisfied with their current constipation treatment and around one‐third found balancing the need for adequate pain relief with constipation side effects challenging. Consequently, more than half failed to adhere to their prescribed treatment regimens, or resorted to suboptimal strategies, e.g. 40% reduced their opioid intake, to relieve constipation. Almost 60% of healthcare professionals did not adequately counsel patients about constipation as a common side effect of opioid use.

Conclusions

Findings suggest that both weak‐ and strong‐opioid users suffer comparable bother and decreased QoL, Rome IV criteria can identify patients with more‐severe OIC, but may underdiagnose patients showing fewer symptoms, and increased education is needed to manage patients’ expectations and enable improved OIC self‐management.
Socioeconomic Determinants, Maternal Health, and Caries in Young Children
Authors: Julihn A. , Soares F.C. , Hjern A. , Dahllöf G.
Published: July 2018

Introduction:

Maternal health during pregnancy plays a part in child health, and several conditions have been associated with adverse child outcomes.

Objectives:

To determine the socioeconomic determinants and maternal health factors associated with dental caries in young children.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study is part of a register-based cohort study including all children who were born from 2000 to 2003 and were residing in Stockholm County, Sweden, at age 3 y ( n = 73,658). The study followed the cohort until individuals were 7 y old. The final study cohort comprised all children examined at 3 and 7 y ( n = 65,259). Data on socioeconomic conditions, maternal health, and maternal health behavior were extracted from Swedish national registries. The multivariate analyses used 2 outcomes: caries experience at age 3 and 7 y (deft > 0 [decayed, extracted, and filled teeth]).

Results:

The results of this study show that socioeconomic and maternal health behaviors during pregnancy are important determinants of oral health in their preschool offspring. When all significant risk factors were present, the cumulative probability of being diagnosed with dental caries at age 7 y was 75%.

Conclusion:

This study also showed that maternal obesity and smoking during pregnancy were predictors of dental caries in preschool children. Strategies must be developed for increasing maternal motivation and self-efficacy and providing mothers with knowledge and caries-preventive tools.

Knowledge Transfer Statement:

The results of this study inform clinicians about the importance of including a more detailed history regarding maternal health and maternal health behaviors during pregnancy to assess caries risk in preschool children. Education, income, and other socioeconomic factors are difficult to modify in the short term. Therefore, strategies must be developed to increase parental motivation and self-efficacy to give parents the determination, knowledge, and tools for prevention.
Extended horn gears in 3D maypole braiding
Authors: Kyosev Yordan , Gleßner Peter
Published: July 2018

This article presents the theoretical background for the arrangement of horn gears in maypole braiding machines in order to act as equivalent larger gears. The theoretical analysis is verified with numerical simulation and experiments. After review about the state of the art, an analysis of the process for one specific configuration of horn gears is given. This analysis demonstrates how a set of horn gears can be arranged to work as an equivalent to a larger one horn gear. The braiding equation is checked as remaining valid for such extended configurations, too. The theoretical result is verified using numerical simulation for all cases and practical validation for several variants. The theoretical rules give a clear extension of the current braiding knowledge and make the design of complex configurations of braiding machines more systematic and clear.
Tracheostomy reversal years after patient lost to follow-up
Authors: Querney Jill , Ethier Jean-Luc
Published: July 2018

Background

Pediatric tracheostomies occur for various reasons, including prologned intubation, and require a multidisciplinary approach with routine follow-up.

Case presentation

This report reviews the history and clinical outcome of a 29 year old female patient who was lost to follow-up for nearly two decades after a pediatric tracheostomy. When she presented to the Otolaryngology service as an adult the original indication for tracheostomy had resolved and decannulation was initiated, but a profound psychological dependence had developed.

Conclusion

This case outlines the importance of regular follow-up for tracheostomy patients, as well as health care barriers faced in remote rural communities.
Use of RVT for Computation of In-Structure Response Spectra and Peak Responses and Comparison to Time History and Response Spectrum Analysis
Authors: Zentner Irmela
Published: July 2018

The random vibration theory offers a framework for the conversion of response spectra into power spectral densities (PSDs) and vice versa. The PSD is a mathematically more suitable quantity for structural dynamics analysis and can be straightforwardly used to compute structural response in the frequency domain. This allows for the computation of in-structure floor response spectra and peak responses by conducting only one structural analysis. In particular, there is no need to select or generate spectrum-compatible time histories to conduct the analysis. Peak response quantities and confidence intervals can be computed without any further simplifications such as currently used in the response spectrum method, where modal combination rules have to be derived. In contrast to many former studies, the Arias intensity-based definition of strong-motion duration is adopted here. This paper shows that, if the same definitions of strong-motion duration and modeling assumptions are used for time history and RVT computations, then the same result can be expected. This is illustrated by application to a simplified model of a reactor building.
Bayesian Estimation of Macroseismic Intensity from Post-Earthquake Rapid Damage Mapping
Authors: Pittore Massimiliano , Graziani Laura , Maramai Alessandra , Haas Michael , Parolai Stefano , Tertulliani Andrea
Published: July 2018

The seismological community acknowledges the essential contribution of macroseismic assessment to the compilation of the seismic catalogs used for seismic hazard assessment. Furthermore, macroseismic observations are routinely employed by civil protection authorities in the aftermath of damaging events to improve their decision making. In this paper, we describe a novel methodology for the rapid, probabilistic estimation of macroseismic intensity in the epicentral area of a major event according to the European Macroseismic scale. The methodology includes mobile mapping and a collaborative online platform for rapid post earthquake reconnaissance. A Bayesian scheme is proposed to integrate direct damage observations and prior information, allowing consideration of ancillary data and expert judgment. According to a feasibility study carried out in the area affected by the 2016 Amatrice (Central Italy) earthquake, the proposed methodology should provide a reliable estimation of intensity, efficiently integrating further post earthquake building damage surveys.
Puzzles of Creek Social Organization in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries
Authors: Knight Vernon James
Published: July 2018

Despite intensive study by John R. Swanton, in the early twentieth century, of social organization in the towns of the early Creek Confederacy, we are left with certain puzzling features. The article outlines two of them. First, despite the remarkable attention paid to clans and clanship, the nature of local, corporate kin groups was never clearly resolved. Second, despite evidence of a strong separation between the matrilineal organization, on the one hand, and the town council on the other, Swanton gives numerous examples where the two seem impossibly commingled. The article offers thoughts toward resolving both puzzles.
“My Home Is on Both Sides”: Indigenous Communities and the US-Canadian Border on the Columbia Plateau, 1880s–1910s
Authors: Lozar Patrick
Published: July 2018

For indigenous groups inhabiting the interior Pacific Northwest’s Columbia Plateau, issues of native group identity took on a transnational dimension with the imposition of the US-Canadian border in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This article examines how the Okanagan, Sinixt, and Ktunaxa peoples, whose homelands and communities were bifurcated by the forty-ninth parallel, negotiated and complicated Canada’s and the United States’ enforcement of the international boundary. These partitioned indigenous communities endeavored to maintain cultural connections to each other across the line while also engaging their recognized political status within the bounds of either nation-state. Focusing on the activities of Native Plateau peoples in the borderlands reestablishes the persistence of indigenous articulations of territory and nationhood that transcended the US-Canadian border.
ROTULAGEM E PROMOÇÃO COMERCIAL DE FÓRMULAS INFANTIS COMERCIALIZADAS NO BRASIL
Authors: Baldani Mariana Morais , Pascoal Grazieli Benedetti , Rinaldi Ana Elisa Madalena
Published: July 2018

Objetivo: Analisar a conformidade da rotulagem e a promoção comercial às legislações vigentes de fórmulas infantis comercializadas no Brasil. Metodologia: Foram analisados 32 produtos de quatro marcas comerciais de fórmulas infantis para lactentes (n=15), de seguimento para lactentes (n=4) e de crianças de primeira infância (n=13). Os produtos foram analisados segundo às Resoluções da Diretoria Colegiada (RDC) 222/2002, 259/2002, 360/03, 42/2011, 43/2011, 44/2011 e 46/2011; Norma Brasileira de Comercialização de Alimentos para Lactentes e Crianças de Primeira Infância, Bicos, Chupetas e Mamadeiras (NBCAL); Portaria 157/2002; Decreto 986/1969 e Leis 10.674/2003, 11.265/2006, 11.474/2007. As inconformidades foram expressas em frequências relativas. Resultados: Foram identificadas inconformidades em 34,7% das fórmulas, sendo 43,7% quanto às exigências de rotulagem geral e 56,2%, quanto à promoção comercial. A respeito da rotulagem geral, 28,1% dos produtos apresentaram erros na informação nutricional e 21,8% na designação do produto. Quanto à promoção comercial, todas (100%) as fórmulas infantis apresentaram não conformidades à venda mercantil. Adicionalmente, em 40,6% dos produtos foram observadas ilustrações inadequadas; em 65,6% foram identificadas as palavras “Premium” e “Supreme” que podem indicar semelhança com o leite materno; em 93,7% dos produtos foram identificadas frases que dão falso conceito de vantagem e/ou segurança. Outras irregularidades foram quanto à composição nutricional (3,1%), indicações de saúde (6,2%) e uso inadequado de alegações nutricionais (68,7%). Conclusões: Os resultados indicam o cumprimento da NBCAL pelas indústrias no que tange à rotulagem nutricional, porém há necessidade de adequação no critério promoção comercial e principalmente reforço na fiscalização pelos órgãos responsáveis.DOI: 10.12957/demetra.2018.32911
EXPERIÊNCIAS E ARRANJOS FAMILIARES NO CUIDADO E PRÁTICAS CORPORAIS EM CORONARIOPATAS
Authors: Souza Mayara Cassimira , Ferreira Jaqueline Teresinha
Published: July 2018

As doenças cardíacas facilitam a compreensão dos significados e interações dos indivíduos com o meio ao qual se inserem, interpretam e vivenciam suas relações. Buscou-se compreender a relação de coronariopatas internados no pré e pós-cirúrgico com o cuidado e as práticas corporais recomendadas e prescritas durante seu adoecimento. Os procedimentos metodológicos embasaram-se na pesquisa qualitativa com método etnográfico, utilizando como técnicas a observação participante e entrevistas etnográficas. A pesquisa foi realizada em um hospital federal de cardiologia da cidade do Rio de Janeiro, no período de setembro de 2015 a fevereiro de 2016. Foram entrevistados 16 pacientes adultos (8 mulheres e 8 homens), com coronariopatia, que se encontravam no período pré-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca e pós-operatório mediato e foi observada a rotina dos mesmos durante a internação. A compreensão das vivências evidenciou que, ao longo do adoecimento desses pacientes, houve recomendações frequentes dos profissionais de saúde quanto à prática de atividade física, em especifico a caminhada; e a alimentação, com base numa dieta restrita em sódio e gordura. No entanto, observou-se que as experiências e arranjos e rearranjos familiares dos pacientes determinam o apoio social para essas práticas corporais e são cruciais no enfrentamento da doença.DOI: 10.12957/demetra.2018.33348
ACESSO À FRUTAS E HORTALIÇAS EM ÁREAS PERIFÉRICAS DA REGIÃO METROPOLITANA DE SÃO PAULO
Authors: Tarricone Garcia Mariana , Vaz Franco Jessica , Gasparini Araújo Costa Christiane , Bógus Cláudia Maria
Published: July 2018

A ausência de ambientes alimentares favoráveis constitui-se em um obstáculo à adoção de práticas alimentares saudáveis. Com o objetivo de descrever práticas de aquisição de frutas e hortaliças de moradores de áreas periféricas da região metropolitana de São Paulo e como percebem o acesso a estes alimentos, foi realizado um estudo descritivo no município de Embu das Artes, São Paulo. Foram conduzidas entrevistas com 47 indivíduos. Os principais locais de aquisição de frutas e hortaliças eram feiras-livres e sacolões. Da análise das entrevistas semiestruturadas identificou-se os seguintes temas principais: disponibilidade de frutas e hortaliças, distância entre o domicílio e os locais de compra, variedade dos alimentos, qualidade dos alimentos e preços dos alimentos. Essa análise revelou o abastecimento insuficiente de frutas e hortaliças. Os relatos que manifestaram percepções positivas em relação à disponibilidade e qualidade de frutas e hortaliças foram daqueles que moravam ou trabalhavam próximos a feiras-livres e sacolões. A alimentação adequada e saudável foi associada a preços altos, ainda que os preços praticados nas feiras-livres tivessem apresentado percepções positivas. Este estudo mostrou que a população que reside próxima a feiras-livres e sacolões utiliza-os com frequência para a compra de frutas e hortaliças. Assim, nota-se a importância destes estabelecimentos típicos de comercialização de alimentos saudáveis distribuídos nos territórios.DOI: 10.12957/demetra.2018.33425
Ovarian ultrasound for fertility management in dairy cattle
Authors: Whitfield Lisa
Published: July 2018

Ultrasound has become a valued tool in veterinary medicine. The widespread availability of this imaging modality has enhanced the cow-side diagnostic capabilities of the average dairy cattle practitioner, from routine use in pregnancy diagnosis through to assisting in the decision-making process for surgical candidates. This article will review the oestrous cycle of dairy cattle, explore the use of ultrasound for imaging of ovarian structures such as follicles and corpus luteum, and discuss how we can use our findings to assist in the identification and management of dairy cattle with common fertility problems, such as cystic ovaries and anovulatory anoestrus.
Optimising rumen health and the effect this will have on ketosis
Authors: Brown Deborah
Published: July 2018

The transition from the dry period to lactation means dairy cows need to adapt to management, social and nutritional changes. The key to reducing the risk of ketosis in a herd is optimising these three areas, and implementing on farm protocols to ensure maximum dry matter intakes pre and post calving. Understanding rumen function is one aspect to be considered to help the transition and, therefore, health and productivity of dairy cows, ensuring a minimum incidence of ketosis within a herd.
What's new (and not so new) about sheep scab
Authors: Busin Valentina
Published: July 2018

Sheep scab represents a significant burden for the national sheep industry and a serious welfare issue for diseased animals. Although different treatment options are available and despite tackling of this disease being a top priority for the industry, sheep scab is currently widely spread within the UK, and its control still represents a significant challenge for all the parties involved.

This article provides an overview of sheep scab, focusing on the established knowledge available for both clinical and subclinical disease. Recent advancements in the diagnosis of the disease are also presented, with an emphasis on the added value and practical use of a blood test for diagnosis of the subclinical disease, and for its use in monitoring flock exposure to the parasite. Currently available and future options for treatment and disease control are discussed, especially in the light of the challenge posed by the development of drug resistance.
Evidence-based volunteer management: a review of the literature
Authors: Einolf Christopher
Published: July 2018

This article reviews 81 articles that directly tested the effectiveness of volunteer management practices. Many articles measured volunteers’ perceptions of the quality of management practices, not the practices themselves, making their utility to volunteer managers limited. Most articles used self-reported, cross-sectional surveys and subjective outcome measures such as satisfaction and intent to continue volunteering. Despite these limitations, current research supports the effectiveness of 11 best practices: liability insurance, clearly defined roles, job design, recruitment strategies, screening and matching, orientation and training, supervision and communication, recognition, satisfying motivations, reflection and peer support. No support has yet been found for three supposed best practices suggested by the practitioner literature: written policies, record-keeping and individual evaluations. Future studies should use more rigorous methods, including validated measures, external ratings of volunteer effectiveness, field experiments and longitudinal surveys.
Charging, accessibility and legitimacy: a case study of a third sector ‘arts and health’ charity
Authors: Swan Peter
Published: July 2018

With statutory income becoming scarcer or more restricted, many third sector organisations have considered charging clients to make up shortfalls in funding. However, many organisations work with some of the poorest people in society, who may be incapable of contributing financially towards the cost of accessing the service they provide. Using the case study of ‘Artspace’, a community ‘arts and health’ charity, this article investigates, with particular reference to Goffman’s theory of ‘impression management’, how organisations can maintain legitimacy with their beneficiaries while implementing potentially unpopular decisions.

Artspace initially utilised ‘excuses’ and ‘justifications’ when consulting with clients about the need for additional fees. However, the somewhat fragile nature of the relationship between the organisation and the community necessitated a wider, more bespoke range of strategies. Artspace was able to successfully maintain legitimacy with beneficiaries largely because of its perceived and actual capability of responding to challenges in a timely, user-centred and innovative manner.
O desenvolvimento de uma rota turística no litoral leste do estado do Ceará (Brasil) ancorada em paisagens culturais.
Authors: Diógenes Conceicao Malveira
Published: July 2018

Este estudo se propõe a analisar a viabilidade para a implantação de uma rota turística ancorada em paisagens culturais do Ceará, nordeste brasileiro. Os dois municípios estudados, Aquiraz e Aracati, estão localizados na costa leste de Fortaleza, capital do estado e principal portão de entrada para os turistas. Os destinos consolidaram-se no segmento de lazer, não trabalham o turismo cultural como um produto principal e/ ou como produto complementar a oferta existente. Identifica-se como ter cultura, dominar conhecimentos e habilidades que permitem que pessoas compreendam e desfrutem de bens sofisticados, como obras de arte, literatura instruída, espetáculos teatrais e saberes e fazeres do um grupo de um determinado lugar. As viagens, voltadas para atrações culturais, são portanto oportunidades para se conhecer os celeiros culturais. O Ceará explora maioritariamente a praia como produto turístico. O património histórico material e imaterial dos municípios estudados seria, portanto, uma forma de diferenciação, dando visibilidade a expressão cultural local. Aquiraz, foi a primeira capital do estado, ocupa uma área territorial de aproximadamente 481 km2, sendo 30 quilómetros de praia as mais conhecidas são; Porto das Dunas (Beach Park) e Iguape, registra-se em seu território a existência de quilombola e de uma tribo indígena. Aracati, com casas azulejadas construídas as margens do Rio Jaguaribe, desenvolveu-se sobre a influência da Igreja Católica, com vocação comercial e exportadora e sob a égide do poder econômico dos coronéis de gado, sendo uma das mais importantes aglomerações urbanas do estado nos séculos XVIII e XIX, a praia mais conhecida é Canoa Quebrada. A integração dos dois destinos, pensados de forma integrada e colaborativa, possibilitaria o desenvolvimento de novas práticas turísticas, atribuindo novos significados e usos aos espaços e ao patrimônio histórico.
EFFECTIVENESS AND INTERVENTIONS OF THE MUSIC THERAPY IN PATIENTS IN PALLIATIVE CARE
Authors: Aguilera Kevellyn Cruz , Melo Antonio Marlos Duarte de , Silva Brenda Lacerda da , Uchôa Leyde Jenifer Dias , Lima Rivania Beatriz Novais , Medeiros Bruna Figueiredo , Lira Esther De Macêdo , Duarte Amon Vitorino , Quidute Ricardo Souto
Published: July 2018

Currently, music therapy, as a low-cost therapeutic approach, has been successfully applied in palliative care patients, aiming to improve emotional stress and mood. Besides these advantages, the music therapy can influence the patient to have a better social interaction. In cancer patients, especially, music therapy associated with massage therapy is very cost-effective, pointing to the need for the formulation of other non-pharmacological methods. Music is intrinsically related to the reduction of pain, anxiety and stress, as well as a direct relationship with spiritual improvement and quality of life. Music therapy reinforces multidisciplinary care for the patient in palliative care, and may even reduce pain in those affected.
EVALUATION OF THE LEVEL OF SATISFACTION OF HOSPITALIZED PUERPERAL WOMAN IN A MATERNITY IN THE COUNTRYSIDE OF PARAÍBA
Authors: Freitas Maria Cristina Nascimento de , Santos Joselito , Sousa Andreia Oliveira Barros , Cabral Symara Abrantes Albuquerque de Oliveira , Alves Maria Nizete Tavares , Barbosa Jailma Dos Santos , Lima Danielly Gonçalves Sombra
Published: July 2018

There is now a growing need for improvement in health services provided in all health institutions. One possible strategy with this aim is to identify factors that may directly interfere with the quality of care and, therefore,  determine the satisfaction of the user of this service . The purpose of this study was to evaluate the level of satisfaction of postpartum women admitted to a maternity ward, taking into account the existing structure and services provided by the institution. This is an exploratory, descriptive research of quantitative nature developed at the Deodato Cartaxo maternity hospital, belonging to the Regional Hospital of Cajazeiras, located in the municipality of Cajazeiras, Paraiba State in Brazil. The population was composed of hospitalized puerperal women and the sample of 100 woman was performed for convenience, systematic of the proportional type with a sample error of 5%. The data collection period was between the months of august and september 2015. The instrument of data collection was SERVQUAL, evaluating its five quality indicators (tangibility, reliability, attendance, safety and empathy). The results were presented in table form with their respective absolute and relative frequencies. Among the indicators studied, reliability, care and security were the ones that generated the most satisfaction among the puerperal woman and tangibility was referred to as an indicator of dissatisfaction among the users. Keywords: Evaluation of health services; consumer satisfaction; maternities.
Tahâvî Bağlamında İki Farklı Hanefîlik Okuması (Ekmelüddîn El-Bâbertî Ve İbn Ebi’l-İzz Örneği)
Authors: AYKAÇ Mustafa
Published: July 2018

Hem Müslümanın günlük hayatında karşılaşabileceği sorunlara makul ve pratik fıkhî çözümler getirmesi, hem de kucaklayıcı itikâdî görüşleri ile Ebû Hanîfe (ö.150/M.767), sadece mevâlinin değil tüm Müslümanlar katında önemli bir âlim olmuştur. Onun görüşlerinin Mısır bölgesinde takipçisi ve belirgin ilk temsilcisi İmam Tahâvî’dir (ö.321/M.933). Bu çalışmada İmam Tahavî üzerinden Mısır’daki Hanefîlik algısının izlerini bulmayı hedeflemekteyiz. Bu hedef doğrultusunda çalışmamız, Ekmelüddîn el-Bâbertî (ö.786/M.1384) ile İbn Ebi’l-İzz’in (ö.792/M.1390) İmam Tahavî’nin el-Akîdetü’t-Tahâviyye veya Beyanü Akîdeti Ehli’s-Sünne ve’l-Cemaa isimli eseri üzerine yazdığı şerhlerde ortaya koyulan Hanefîlik algısı üzerinden şekillenecektir. Ancak çalışmamızın makale sınırlarını aşmaması için, söz konusu âlimlerin iman görüşleri etrafında bir soruşturma yapılacaktır. Bu hedef doğrultusunda Ekmelüddîn el-Bâbertî ve İbn Ebi’l-İzz’in şerhlerine yansıttığı gelenek tespit edilecek ve Hanefîliğe dair farklı sunumlarının sebebi araştırılacaktır.
Perbandingan Nilai Nutrisi pada Beberapa Spesies Tumbuhan Akuatik Perairan Rawa Pening
Authors: Izzati Munifatul
Published: July 2018

Tumbuhan akuatik sering tumbuh melimpah di ekosistem  perairan. Pertumbuhannya yang cepat menyebabkan pendominasian di kawasan perairan. Oleh karena itu diperlukan upaya untuk memanfaatkannya, sehingga populasinya dapat dikendalikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji nilai nutrisi dari beberapa spesies tumbuhan akuatik ditinjau dari berat kering, kadar protein, lemak dan karbohidrat. Sebanyak 9 spesies tumbuhan akuatik dikoleksi dari beberapa titik, di perairan Rawa Pening, Jawa Tengah. Spesies tumbuhan yang sama dicampur, dikeringkan, dan ditumbuk hingga halus. Tepung yang dihasilkan selanjutnya dianalisis berat kering, kandungan protein, lemak dan karbohidratnya melalui analisis proksimat secara duplo. Data yang diperoleh  dibuat reratanya dan disajikan dalam grafik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berat kering tertinggi dihasilkan oleh Myriophyllum siberesum, kandungan protein tertinggi dihasilkan oleh Ceratophyllum demersum, kandungan lemak tertinggi dihasilkan oleh Pistia stratiotes, sedangkan kandungan karbohidrat tertinggi dihasilkan oleh Salvinia molesta. Tumbuhan akuatik dengan kandungan protein, lemak dan karbohidrat yang tinggi mempunyai potensi untuk dikembangkan menjadi pakan. Kata kunci: tumbuhan akuatik, protein, lemak, karbohidrat
Variasi Kandungan Nutrien dalam Tambak Wanamina dengan Komposisi Jenis dan Jumlah Tegakan Mangrove yang Berbeda di Pesisir Kota Semarang
Authors: Hastuti Endah Dwi , Budihastuti Rini
Published: July 2018

Keberadaan vegetasi mangrove dalam tambak wanamina berfungsi sebagai penyedia jasa lingkungan, diantaranya dalam pengendalian suplai nutrien ke dalam kolam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji variasi kandungan nutrien dalam tambak wanamina dan menguji pengaruh jenis serta jumlah tegakan terhadap perubahan kandungan nutrien tambak wanamina. Penelitian dilaksanakan selama 4 bulan dengan perlakuan jenis vegetasi (A. marina; R. mucronata; Campuran) dan jumlah tegakan mangrove (5 tegakan; 10 tegakan; 15 tegakan). Kandungan nutrien yang diamati meliputi bahan organik, nitrat, nitrogen dan fosfat terlarut. Pengamatan dilakukan sebanyak 2 kali dengan jeda waktu 1 bulan. Pengujian dilakukan dengan uji-t dan ANOVA. Hasil pengamatan menunjukkan bahwa terdapat variasi kandungan nutrien dalam tambak wanamina baik pada pengamatan pertama maupun kedua. Pola perubahan kandungan nutrien bervariasi antar jenis nutrien dimana pada beberapa perlakuan ditemukan penurunan kandungan semua jenis nutrien. Hasil uji-t menunjukkan bahwa antar periode pengamatan tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan terhadap kandungan bahan organik, nitrat, nitrogen dan fosfat terlarut. Hasil ANOVA menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kandungan nutrien dalam tambak wanamina baik pada pengamatan pertama maupun kedua. Perbedaan kandungan nutrien yang signifikan hanya diperoleh pada kandungan bahan organik pada pengamatan pertama. Kata  kunci: jenis, jumlah tegakan, mangrove, nutrien, wanamina