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Zeitliche Verläufe emotionaler Aktivierung in der Mensch-Technik-Interaktion / Temporal dynamics of emotional activation in man-machine interaction
Authors: Backhaus Nils , Brandenburg Stefan
Published: April 2014

Bei der Interaktion mit technischen Geräten spielt das emotionale Nutzererleben (UX, User Experience) eine große Rolle. Die vorliegende Studie untersuchte zwei UX-Aspekte. Zum einen wurde die Möglichkeit der Induktion von Emotionen (Frustration und Freude) durch die Interaktion mit einer interaktiven Spielekonsole untersucht, zum anderen stand der Einfluss dieser Induktion auf die Touch-Interaktion mit einem Tablet im Fokus der Untersuchung. Die Studienergebnisse legen nahe, dass es möglich ist, mit einer interaktiven, bewegungsgesteuerten Spielekonsole gezielt distinkte Emotionen zu induzieren. Darüber hinaus zeigten sich eigene Dynamiken für Frustration und Freude innerhalb der nachfolgenden Interaktion mit dem Tablet-PC. Letztlich war die Emotionsinduktion jedoch nicht stabil genug, um die Leistungen im Kontext der Touch-Interaktion zu beeinflussen. Die Ergebnisse werden vor dem Hintergrund von emotionalen Dynamiken, contextual change und der UX-Forschung diskutiert.
Selection Method of Customer Partners in Customer Collaborative Product Innovation
Authors: Li Fei , Yang Yu , Xie Jianzhong , Liu Aijun , Chen Qian
Published: April 2014

Partner selection is an important aspect of the customer collaborative product innovation process and aims to select innovative customer partners from huge numbers of customers, fast and accurately. The purpose of this article is to present a quantitative partner selection method based on the complex network theory. In this method, the complex network model of the Online Community Customer Network (OCCN) is constructed, and network centrality is used as the initial index of customer partner selection. Then, network efficiency and delta centrality are used to evaluate the effect of the index. An example is presented to reflect the feasibility and efficiency of the proposed method. Results validate the small-world and scale-free properties of the OCCN and show that betweenness centrality is the most appropriate index for partner selection in the OCCN.
Derivational gender in Moroccan Berber: examples from Ayt Seghrushen
Authors: Kossmann Maarten
Published: April 2014

Berber languages have a two-term gender opposition. Most nouns are allowed to appear in both genders, expressing meaning differences such as natural gender and size. Nouns have a neutral gender value, which is lexically determined, and a derivation which is marked by the opposite gender. In the case of size differences, this leads to a ternary opposition (diminutive – neutral – augmentative), expressed by only two genders. The grammatical constraint on the number of values is sometimes circumvened by using different allomorphs of gender morphemes. With a number of sub-classes of nouns a ternary opposition is made possible by a change in morphological sub-class.
Topicalization in Berber: a typological perspective
Authors: Lafkioui Mena
Published: April 2014

This article addresses the phenomenon of topicalization from a typological perspective, both at the level of the Berber phylum and at the crosslinguistic level. It aims at providing Berber's principal linguistic properties and mechanisms of topicalization in comparison with cross-linguistic accounts so as to better understand the connection between syntax and information structure, which in Berber is subject to variation and to a complex interplay with prosody.
Extraneural Metastasis of an Ependymoma: A Rare Occurrence
Authors: Alzahrani Ahmed , Alassiri Ali , Kashgari Amna , Alrehaili Jihad , Alshaalan Hesham , Zakzouk Reem
Published: April 2014

Extraneural metastases of ependymoma are very rare, and have been reported in the lungs, lymph nodes, pleura, mediastinum, liver, diaphragmatic muscle, and bone. We describe the radiological findings of pathologically proven lung metastases from an anaplastic ependymoma. The tumor which arose in the posterior fossa was first diagnosed in 2007 when first surgical resection was performed outside our institute. Multiple operations were performed after that due to tumor relapse. Multiple lung nodules were discovered incidentally during a VP shunt survey. Biopsy from the lung nodules displayed identical histomorphology to the primary brain tumor.
Benign External Hydrocephalus in Infants
Authors: Marino Maria Adele , Morabito Rosa , Vinci Sergio , Germanò Antonino , Briguglio Marilena , Alafaci Concetta , Mormina Enricomaria , Longo Marcello , Granata Francesca
Published: April 2014

External hydrocephalus (EH) is a benign clinical entity in which macrocephaly is associated with an increase in volume of the subarachnoid space, especially overlying both frontal lobes, and a normal or only slight increase in volume of the lateral ventricles. Several pathogenic hypotheses have been proposed but the most accredited theory seems to be delayed maturation of the arachnoid villi. There is a consensus that this is a benign entity, correlated to a familial predisposition and, in some cases, inheritance. CT and MRI are very important to make a diagnosis but also to establish the prognosis in patients who encounter the rare complications such as subdural haematomas. In conclusion, CT and MRI can provide a highly accurate diagnosis in these patients, allowing a preliminary assessment of the prognosis, particularly regarding the enlarged subarachnoid space limits and the “cortical vein” sign which can predict a further complication. These results are obtained with the same examination performed in a standard CT or MRI study of the brain and no injection of contrast medium is needed.
Neuroradiology and Histopathology in Two Cases of Adult Medulloblastoma
Authors: Romero-Rojas Alfredo E. , Diaz-Perez Julio A. , Raju Sharat , Lozano-Castillo Alfonso
Published: April 2014

Medulloblastoma (MB) is the most common central nervous system neoplasm in children and only rarely presents in the adult population. Recent molecular biology findings have characterized MB as a heterogeneous neoplasm distinguished by well-defined tumour subsets each with specific histologic and molecular features. Available immunohistochemical stains can now be used to differentiate the distinct molecular types of MB. This report analyzed the histopathologic and neuroradiologic features of two new cases of adult MB. Imaging studies in these patients revealed the morphological appearance of high-grade, well-circumscribed heterogeneous tumours with necrosis, located laterally within the posterior cranial fossa. Histopathology of resected samples demonstrated high-grade tumours (WHO grade IV) containing sheets of undifferentiated neural cells with high mitotic activity and evidence of necrosis. The histopathologic and molecular characteristics of these cases of MB are reviewed for potential applications in new molecular methods of imaging.
Long-Term Treatment Outcomes after Intravascular Ultrasound Evaluation and Stent Placement for Atherosclerotic Subclavian Artery Obstructive Lesions
Authors: Wada Takeshi , Takayama Katsutoshi , Taoka Toshiaki , Nakagawa Hiroyuki , Myouchin Kaoru , Miyasaka Toshiteru , Akashi Toshiaki , Sakamoto Masahiko , Kichikawa Kimihiko
Published: April 2014

The objective of this study was to determine long-term outcomes after stent placement for subclavian artery (SA) obstructive lesions assisted by intraoperative intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). The study included 25 lesions in 24 patients who underwent stent placement assisted by intraoperative IVUS for subclavian artery stenosis or obstruction at our hospital between January 2003 and August 2010. Outcome was evaluated based on the results within 30 postoperative days (technical success rate, improvement in upper extremity ischemia, steal syndrome, left-right blood pressure difference, and perioperative complications) and the results after 30 postoperative days (incidence of vertebrobasilar artery territory infarction and restenosis). Stent placement and vessel dilatation were successful in all patients, without perioperative complications. Upper extremity ischemia, steal syndrome, and left-right blood pressure difference disappeared in all cases. During follow-up observation (6–96 months; median 51 months), no restenosis occurred at the stent placement site in any patient. In one case, four years after initial treatment, stenosis was noted proximal to the stent placement site. Satisfactory long-term as well as short-term outcomes were achieved after stent placement for SA obstructive lesions assisted by intraoperative IVUS evaluation.
Brain Targets: Can you Believe Your Own Eyes?
Authors: Stefanoni Giovanni , Tironi Marco , Tremolizzo Lucio , Fusco Maria Letizia , Di Francesco Jacopo , Patassini Mirko , Ferrarese Carlo , Appollonio Ildebrando
Published: April 2014

The unquestionable advantages provided by modern neuroimaging techniques have recently led some to question the duty of the neurologist, traditionally struggling first and foremost to establish the semeiotic localization of brain lesions and only then to interpret them. The present brief report of six clinical patients who came recently to our attention aims to emphasize that the interpretation of neuroimaging results always requires integration with anamnestic, clinical and laboratory data, together with knowledge of nosography and the literature. The solutions of the reported cases always originated from close interaction between the neurologist and the neuroradiologist, based on the initial diagnostic uncertainty linked to the finding of isolated or multiple brain target or ring lesions, too often considered paradigmatic examples of the pathognomonic role of neuroimaging.
A Chronic Intracerebral Fluid Hematoma
Authors: Nomura Motohiro , Miyashita Katsuyoshi , Tamase Akira , Kamide Tomoya , Mori Kentaro , Kitamura Yoshihisa , Seki Shunsuke , Shima Hiroshi , Yanagimoto Kunio
Published: April 2014

Intracerebral hematoma usually resolves and a chronic fluid hematoma is rare. We describe a rare case of intracerebral fluid hematoma. This report describes a case of intracerebral fluid hematoma mimicking a brain tumor and discusses the characteristics of this condition. A 70-year-old woman had a six-month history of memory disturbance. Computed tomography scan showed a low-density lesion with a partial high-density area in the right frontal lobe. MRI revealed a lesion of the main cystic portion showing high intensity on both T1 and T2 weighted images with a low-intensity solid portion in the anteromedial side. The lesion was adjacent to the lateral ventricle. Craniotomy was carried out and the lesion was removed. Pathological examination of the solid portion revealed that the diagnosis was reactive changes due to intracerebral hemorrhage. In our case, there was a possibility that the hematoma was diluted with cerebrospinal fluid, and coagulation might have been prevented.
Sorteio intradomiciliar em inquéritos de saúde
Authors: Alves Maria Cecilia Goi Porto , Escuder Maria Mercedes Loureiro , Claro Rafael Moreira , Silva Nilza Nunes da
Published: April 2014

OBJETIVO : Comparar a eficiência e a acurácia de delineamentos de amostragem com e sem sorteio intradomiciliar em inquéritos de saúde. MÉTODOS : Com base nos dados de um inquérito realizado na Baixada Santista, SP, entre 2006 e 2007, foram retiradas 1.000 amostras sob cada um dos delineamentos e, em cada amostra, foram obtidas estimativas para pessoas de 18 a 59 anos de idade e de 18 anos e mais. Sob o primeiro, foram sorteados 40 setores censitários, 12 domicílios por setor e uma pessoa por domicílio. Na análise, os dados foram ponderados pelo número de adultos residentes nos domicílios. Sob o segundo, foram sorteados 40 setores, seis domicílios por setor para o grupo de 18 a 59 anos de idade e cinco ou seis domicílios para o grupo de 18 anos e mais. Não houve sorteio dentro do domicílio. Medidas de precisão e de vício das estimativas de proporção para 11 indicadores foram calculadas nos dois conjuntos finais das amostras selecionadas para os dois tipos de delineamentos. Estes foram comparados por meio das medidas relativas: coeficiente de variação, razão vício/média, razão vício/erro padrão e erro quadrático médio relativo. O custo foi comparado considerando custo básico por pessoa, custo por domicílio e números de pessoas e domicílios. RESULTADOS : Os vícios mostraram-se desprezíveis nos dois delineamentos. A precisão foi maior para o delineamento sem sorteio e o custo foi menor. CONCLUSÕES : O delineamento sem sorteio intradomicilar mostrou-se superior em termos de eficiência e acurácia, devendo ser a opção preferencial do pesquisador. O sorteio de moradores deve ser adotado quando houver razões referentes ao objeto de estudo que possam levar à introdução de vícios nas respostas dos entrevistados no caso de vários moradores responderem ao questionário proposto.
Los usuarios ante los alimentos genéticamente modificados y su información en el etiquetado
Authors: Sebastian-Ponce Miren Itxaso , Sanz-Valero Javier , Wanden-Berghe Carmina
Published: April 2014

OBJETIVO : Analizar la opinión que los usuarios tienen sobre alimentos genéticamente modificados y su información en el etiquetado. MÉTODOS : Realizada revisión sistemática de la literatura científica sobre los alimentos transgénicos y el etiquetado a partir de la consulta de las bases de datos bibliográficas: Medline (vía PubMed), EMBASE, ISI-Web of Knowledge, Cochrane Library Plus, FSTA, LILACS, CINAHL y AGRICOLA. Los descriptores seleccionados fueron: «organisms, genetically modified » y «food labeling». La búsqueda se realizó desde la primera fecha disponible hasta junio de 2012, seleccionando los artículos pertinentes escritos en inglés, portugués y castellano. RESULTADOS : Se seleccionaron 40 artículos. En todos ellos, se debía haber realizado una intervención poblacional enfocada al conocimiento de los consumidores sobre los alimentos genéticamente modificados y su necesidad, o no, de incluir información en el etiquetado. El consumidor expresa su preferencia por el producto no-genéticamente modificado, y apunta que está dispuesto a pagar algo más por él, pero, en definitiva compra el artículo que está a mejor precio en un mercado que acoge las nuevas tecnologías. En 18 artículos la población se mostraba favorable a su etiquetado obligatorio y seis al etiquetado voluntario; siete trabajos demostraban el poco conocimiento de la población sobre los transgénicos y, en tres, la población subestimó la cantidad que consumía. En todo caso, se observó la influencia del precio del producto genéticamente modificado. CONCLUSIONES : La etiqueta debe ser homogénea y aclarar el grado de tolerancia en humanos de alimentos genéticamente modificados en comparación con los no modificados. Asimismo, debe dejar claro su composición, o no, de alimento genéticamente modificado y la forma de producción de estos artículos de consumo. La etiqueta también debe ir acompañada de un sello de certificación de una agencia del estado y datos para contacto. El consumidor expresa su preferencia por el producto no-genéticamente modificado pero señaló que acaba comprando el artículo que está a mejor precio en un mercado que acoge las nuevas tecnologías.
Conhecimento e atitude de usuários do SUS sobre o HPV e as vacinas disponíveis no Brasil
Authors: Osis Maria José Duarte , Duarte Graciana Alves , Sousa Maria Helena de
Published: April 2014

OBJETIVO : Analisar o conhecimento de homens e mulheres acerca do HPV e das vacinas e sua intenção de serem vacinados e de vacinarem seus filhos adolescentes. MÉTODOS : Estudo descritivo, de corte transversal, com 286 mulheres (18 a 49 anos) e 252 homens (18 a 60 anos), usuários de cinco unidades básicas de saúde e duas policlínicas do Sistema Único de Saúde, em Campinas, SP, em 2011. Foi realizada entrevista estruturada. Realizou-se análise bivariada e regressão de Poisson para identificar variáveis associadas ao conhecimento sobre HPV e vacinas e à intenção de vacinação. RESULTADOS : Quase 40,0% dos entrevistados referiram ter ouvido falar do HPV e 28,9% mencionaram informações adequadas; a principal fonte de informação foi a mídia (41,7%); 8,6% tinham ouvido falar das vacinas. Depois de informados da existência das vacinas, cerca de 94,0% dos participantes disseram que se vacinariam e/ou vacinariam filhos adolescentes se as vacinas estivessem disponíveis na rede pública de saúde. Escolaridade > 8 anos e ser do sexo feminino estiveram independentemente associados a ter ouvido falar do HPV e das vacinas e a ter conhecimento adequado sobre o vírus. Maior idade associou-se a ter ouvido falar das vacinas. Não houve variáveis associadas à intenção de vacinação. CONCLUSÕES : Os resultados reforçam a necessidade de haver intervenções educativas na população para prover informação adequada sobre o HPV e sobre medidas de prevenção.
Experience of women with a school-age child with down syndrome
Authors: Kortchmar Estela , Jesus Maria Cristina Pinto de , Merighi Miriam Aparecida Barbosa
Published: April 2014

The aim of this study was to understand the experience and expectations of women having a school-age child with Down Syndrome. Participants were ten mothers of children with this syndrome who attended a mainstream school and were interviewed in June 2011. The following categories emerged from the testimonies: 'coping with challenges', 'search for balance', 'future projection of the child with Down Syndrome' and 'conciliation among being a woman, worker and mother to a child with Down Syndrome'. The women feel overburdened by the need to conciliate multiple roles. They are concerned with not knowing who will take care of their child in the future, do not have time to take care of themselves and everything related to the personal life is referred to as a postponed desire. Despite nuances of particularities, these women's experiences represent a typical behavior that characterizes the action of women having a child with Down syndrome.
Self-care of elderly cancer patients undergoing outpatient treatment
Authors: Rocha Lucimara Sonaglio , Beuter Margrid , Neves Eliane Tatsch , Leite Marinês Tambara , Brondani Cecília Maria , Perlini Nara Marilene Oliveira Girardon
Published: April 2014

This is a qualitative descriptive study with the aim to analyze the self-care of elderly cancer patients undergoing outpatient treatment, from the perspective of their autonomy. Fifteen elderly individuals undergoing treatment in a blood-oncology outpatient center of a university hospital participated in the research. Data were collected with semi-structured interviews conducted in 2010. Independence and ability for self-care by the elderly patients were evaluated using the Katz and Lawton scales. The data collected were submitted to thematic analysis. Four categories were identified: manifestations of self-care of elderly cancer patients; care in the family and its dynamics; adaptation to the limitations of the disease; and living with finiteness. In conclusion, the autonomy for self-care of the elderly patients is manifested in the concern with diet, knowing their bodies' limits, the changes imposed by living with cancer and family support.
Skills and abilities for nursing practice in eye banks
Authors: Prado Roberta Teixeira , Dias Sonia Maria , Castro Edna Aparecida Barbosa de
Published: April 2014

The study describes the skills and abilities required for working in Eye Banks, from the perspective of nurses, and offers subsidies for professional nursing practice in these services. This was an exploratory, descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with seven nurses working in this service and analyzed with the support of content analysis. By analyzing the testimonies of the subjects in this study, the managerial dimension was perceived as relevant for the subjects, through their statements. Skills required to work in Eye Banks, from the perspective of nurses, included: skills related to education, communication, leadership to maintain team unity; ability to deal with the corpse; and, dexterity in the technical procedures involved. It became clear that nurses needed to devote greater attention to the dimensions of teaching and research. This is a new scenario for nursing practice and it is required that nurses acquire new professional skills.
Health vulnerabilities: the diagnosis of freshmen from a portuguese university
Authors: Mendes Felismina , Lopes Manuel José
Published: April 2014

The start of university is presented as a crucial stage in the life of the student. If, on the one hand, it is a period of increased autonomy and freedom, on the other, it is a period that also increases the sense of responsibility and self discipline. In this study, based on a quantitative approach, we identified the main risk situations experienced by freshmen at the University of Evora, by applying a questionnaire developed for this purpose and the Beck inventory. Key findings are highlighted, such as the consumption of harmful substances (tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs), whose values exceed the average population. The consumption of alcoholic beverages begins early and is continuous and excessive. Also, the presence of symptoms compatible with dysphoria and depression is noted in about 9% of students. Self-medication practices were found in 58.7% of the freshmen. Our findings reveal the need for preventive intervention by health professionals, due to these young people's great exposure to health risks.
Women's health and the phenomenon of drugs in brazilian magazines
Authors: Souza Márcia Rebeca Rocha de , Oliveira Jeane Freitas de , Nascimento Enilda Rosendo do
Published: April 2014

The aim of this paper is to discuss social and health repercussions in women due to drug use, as disclosed in reports published in magazines with national circulation. This is a qualitative research, with an exploratory and descriptive approach. Articles published in four magazines were used, during six consecutive months as of September of 2009. Fifty-two articles were identified with comments on women and the drug phenomena. The information was addressed by means of thematic content analysis. The reports address the increased consumption of drugs by women, the consumption of drugs to maintain and/or achieve the established sociocultural standards of beauty, with risks for addiction and overdose, and situations resulting from violence towards women living with male drug users. Economical, political, ideological and cultural reflexes for women involved with the drug phenomena could be the cause or consequence of implications in the health of this population.
The woman body in review: the imperative of beauty
Authors: Ribeiro Rúbia Guimarães , Kruse Maria Henriqueta Luce
Published: April 2014

The media challenges us, creating ways of life and showing us how to behave in various situations. Therefore, we propose to understand the investments on beauty conveyed on Para Ti magazine, in 1940, reflecting on the possible conditions of such messages and the way they circulated producing a subjective mindset and teaching their readers how to be beautiful. We understand that the media provides material with which people forge their identity. This is a qualitative study based on post-structuralist cultural studies. The research corpus consists of issues of the Argentinean magazine Para Ti, from 1940. A cultural analysis was carried out based on concepts suggested by philosopher Michel Foucault, such as power and discipline. These analyses were organized under the marker named "the imperative of beauty". Considering the content presented by the magazine, it is possible to understand the relationship we have with today's image of a beautiful body, associating it with thinness, a balanced diet, exercise, normality, and health.
Cultural adaptation of educative technology in health: string literature with a focus on breastfeeding
Authors: Oliveira Paula Marciana Pinheiro de , Carvalho António Luís Rodrigues Faria de , Pagliuca Lorita Marlena Freitag
Published: April 2014

String literature about breastfeeding was linguistically and culturally adapted to Portugal. Methodological development study, undertaken at Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto, Portugal, between March and May 2012, during a "sandwich" doctoral program in Porto. The theoretical framework of Psychometrics was used, organized in three hubs. In this research, the first was adopted, the theoretical hub, that is, previously constructed health education technology was adapted and, for this purpose, assessed by three expert judges. As a result of this adaptation, modifications were made and it was perceived that string literature about breastfeeding is an important health promotion strategy and that, in order to use it, the presence of health professionals for any clarifications is fundamental. In addition, knowledge is needed about the reality and profile of the users with a view to avoiding constraints. Therefore, nursing has adopted this kind of strategies and perceived the positive result of this use.
Vital power of postpartum women during nursing home care
Authors: Bernardi Mariely Carmelina , Carraro Telma Elisa
Published: April 2014

This is a qualitative and convergent-care study, using the framework of the Carraro Care Model, with the aim to identify how the variables that can interfere in the vital power of postpartum women manifest during home care provided by a nurse. Data were collected between April and June of 2011, using the Carraro Care Model during home visits for four women experiencing immediate and late postpartum. In the course of the home visits, the manifestations of variables interfering in the vital power of these women were diverse, oscillating between neutrality, negativity and positivity when faced with the cared provided, oriented and discussed. By identifying these manifestations, it is believed that the nurse can plan, act and evaluate the care provided, thereby positively influencing the vital power of postpartum women.
Profile of an intensive care nurse in different regions of Brazil
Authors: Viana Renata Andrea Pietro Pereira , Vargas Mara Ambrosina de Oliveira , Carmagnani Maria Isabel Sampaio , Tanaka Luiza Hiromi , Luz Kely Regina da , Schmitt Pablo Henrique
Published: April 2014

The aim of this quantitative study was to identify the socio-demographic and academic profile of intensive care registered nurses and participants of the events organized by the Department of Nursing of the Brazilian Association of Intensive Care Medicine. Data were collected by means of 400 questionnaires applied between January and July of 2010, however only 324 questionnaires were returned and 295 questionnaires were considered for the analysis. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics resources with absolute relative frequency and simple mean, presented in tables. Results show the predominance of women, with specific graduate degrees. The skills and values highlighted include technical and scientific knowledge, and leadership. These professionals seek work in intensive care because of the high technological complexity. The study emphasized the existence of the professional profile required to work in the intensive care unit. The qualification of these professionals must prioritize the mastering of the technological language and the comprehensive and safe care.
Conceptions and practices of professional family health strategy for health education
Authors: Pereira Mayara de Melo , Penha Thiffany Pestana da , Vaz Elenice Maria Cecchetti , Collet Neusa , Reichert Altamira Pereira da Silva
Published: April 2014

Qualitative research in order to identify the conceptions of health education that guide the practice of professionals working in the Family Health Strategy with families of children/adolescents with chronic disease. Data were collected from August to December 2011, through semi-structured interviews conducted with 21 professionals in two Integrated Family Health Units in João Pessoa-PB. Thematic analysis revealed that some professionals do the essence of health education activities and others do not develop targeted educational practice for this group, not recognizing children/adolescents with chronic illness in their coverage area. We emphasize the need for health professionals to adopt new ways of doing health and guided by dialogic relations that include health education.
Reflexions about the value of breastfeeding as a health practice: a nursing contribution
Authors: Alves Valdecyr Herdy , Rodrigues Diego Pereira , Gregório Vitória Regina Petters , Branco Maria Bertilla Lutterbach Riker , Souza Rosangela de Mattos Pereira de , Alves Cléria Maria Calheiros da Silva Herdy
Published: April 2014

The study aims at the identification and analysis, under the view of the nurses, of the axiological value process of the promotion, protection and support related to the maternal breastfeeding. It presents a qualitative and descriptive approach. 11 acting nurses had participated on the Program of Maternal Breastfeeding - Amiga da Amamentação (Breatsfeeding Friend) Basic Unit Initiative in Rio de Janeiro city. In the analysis, the formulation of thematic categories and the articulation with Max Scheler Value Theory were chosen. The data demonstrated the operational form linked to the guidelines of Health Ministry, as nutritional approach, instead of recovering the breastfeeding woman as a familiar and social value of the care net, which threatens the value of breastfeeding and prevents the entire potential of feeling/knowing/doing. We conclude that the comprehension of the value of care related to biological, cultural and social aspects, grants the breastfeeding caring quality and that it has to be more and more valued and stimulated, as breastfeeding deepens the affection link between mother and child.
Floristic composition of the Montane Forest in the Almadina-Barro Preto axis, Southern Bahia, Brazil
Authors: Coelho Macielle Macedo , Amorim André Márcio
Published: April 2014

The aim of this study is to survey the angiosperms of two montane forest remnants in the southern Bahia, Brazil: Corcovado (SCO) and Pedra Lascada (SPL). Both fragments are located in the municipality of Almadina and Barro Preto, respectively, and are 18 km distant from each other. We sampled 899 species of angiosperms distributed in 437 genera and 116 families. The SCO was the richest area with 678 species, distributed in 367 genera and 100 families. SPL showed 466 species in 269 genera and 88 families. The percentage of species identified was 85.8% and of this total, 37.7% are endemic to the Atlantic Forest, 11.2% are endemic to southern Bahia and northern Espírito Santo and 7% are disjunct between the Atlantic Forest and Amazon. The remaining percentages (44.3%) were of species widely distributed. The richest families in the two areas were Orchidaceae (10%), Rubiaceae (7%), Bromeliaceae (5.5%), Melastomataceae (4.2%) and Poaceae (4%). The richest genera were Psychotria (2%),Piper (1.8%), Ocotea (1.6%),Vriesea (1.5%) and Peperomia (1.4%). More than half of the recorded species showed non-arboreal habit, regarding life forms documented. That comes against the assertion that many authors in the tropical forests, where species richness in angiosperms is expected for non-woody species, especially in montane forests. Twelve species have been identified as new, but seven others already described from collections previously obtained in these two areas. Orchidaceae, Rubiaceae, Poaceae and Bromeliaceae showed significant richness in this study these families are commonly reported as the richest in other inventories in the Atlantic Forest in southern Bahia reinforcing their importance to the regional flora. The high levels of richness, endemism, and the growing numbers of new taxonomic discoveries from the SPL and SCO sites indicate the biological importance of these two forest remnants. The implementation of parks or other protected environmental reserves would be essential to the conservation of its species.
Territorial disputes, identity conflicts, and violence in surfing
Authors: Bandeira Marília Martins
Published: April 2014

Aggressive manifestations of localism are a current concern among surfers and are becoming well known as a result of specialized media. The objective of this paper was to investigate this phenomenon through the examination of a specific case and empirical fieldwork that was conducted for an ethnography of São Paulo surfers. The data were obtained via participant observations and open interviews. The results indicate that conflicts generally begin as disputes over the best waves. Surfing has a general rule of "wave priority criteria," based on spatial positioning. However, this universal rule may be intentionally broken depending on surfers' sociability. Ethnic and class differences based on historical processes can exist in oppositional relationships among surfers and are manifested by categories of accusation or identity (in São Paulo's case, local, haole, roots,prego,and playboy). However, this category attribution is contextual and interchangeable because surfers circulate between groups and beaches while searching for waves.
The influence of kihap on the impact of Dolio-chagui kicks in taekwondo
Authors: Martins Rodrigo Dias , Cantergi Debora , Loss Jefferson Fagundes
Published: April 2014

The kihapis a technique used in several oriental martial arts. It is a yell used by practitioners with the ex pectation of enhancing the force of a hit. However, the real effect of using the kihapis unknown. Therefore, this study aims to compare the peak of acceleration of the Dolio-chaguikick in taekwondo performed with and without the use of kihap. Twenty two experienced taekwondo practitioners performed 30 kicks each against a punching bag, alternating in random order with and without kihap, while the acceleration of the punching bag was measured. A t-test was used to compare the difference between the mean acceleration in both conditions. Higher values were found with the use of kihap(7.8 ± 2.8 g) than without the use of kihap(7.1 ± 2.4 g), p< 0.01, r= 0.57. The results indicate that kihapenhances the impact of the kick.
Impact of acute static-stretching on the optimal height in drop jumps
Authors: Pasqua Leonardo A. , Okuno Nilo M. , Damasceno Mayara V. , Lima-Silva Adriano. E. , Bertuzzi Rômulo
Published: April 2014

This study analyzed the effect of static stretching on performance during drop jumps. Furthermore, we investigated if a reduction in drop height would compensate the stretching-caused alterations. Ten physically active male subjects performed drop jumps at four different drop heights without static stretching for the optimal drop height determination. After, they performed drop jumps on two drop heights with static stretching previously. The jump height, contact time and reactive strength index were significantly affected by static stretching. However, only the contact time was significantly improved by the reduction in drop height with previous static stretching. Our results suggest that the decrement in performance after static stretching could be partially compensated by a reduction in drop height, which decreases the contact time near a non-stretching jump condition. This can be explained by the lower landing velocity and, possibly, the smaller reduction in the activation of the plantar flexors muscles. In conclusion, the reduction in drop height seems to be interesting after a static stretching session, aiming to expose the athletes to lower impact forces to maintain jump performance.
Sarcopenia and cardiovascular risk in physically active adult and elderly women
Authors: Castro Eliane Aparecida de , Lima Luciana Moreira , Cerqueira Matheus Santos , Gobbi Sebastião , Doimo Leonice Aparecida
Published: April 2014

The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of sarcopenia and its association with risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in non-sedentary women. Study participants were 124 women (control group (CG) n = 33; 24.5 ± 2.9 years and study group (SG) n = 91; 61.9 ± 8.7 years). Anthropometric measurements, blood parameters, body composition (DXA), anthropometric indices and questionnaire answers were analyzed. Sarcopenia was considered as a standard deviation below mean values for young people, corresponding to 7.3 kg/m2 and classifying 34.1% of SG as sarcopenic. Prevalence of risk for CVD considered low, moderate and high was 21%, 60% and 19%, respectively. Logistic regression showed no relationship between sarcopenia and risk factors for CVD, except for body mass index as a protection factor. There was a tendency for sarcopenia to assume associations as risk factor for variables smoking, triglycerides, obesity, abdominal fat, and Framingham Risk Score and as a protection factor for variable physical activity level.
Improved exercise capacity in the heat followed by coconut water consumption
Authors: Laitano Orlando , Trangmar Steven J. , Marins Denise de Melo , Menezes Eveline Soares , Reis Gisienne da Silva
Published: April 2014

The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of prior ingestion of coconut water on fluid retention and exercise capacity in the heat as well as signs of gastrointestinal distress. Eight physically active men were recruited (age 23 ± 3 years, height 176 ± 6 cm, body mass 78 ± 7 kg) and performed three exercise capacity trials on a cycle ergometer in the heat (34 ± 1°C) after the ingestion of one of the following drinks: a) plain water (PW), b) flavored drink (FD), and c) coconut water (CW). Ingestion of CWresulted in a longer time to exhaustion (p=0.029). Likewise, participants achieved a higher heart rate in the CW session when compared to the other trials (PW 183 ± 5 bpm, FD 184 ± 8 bpm, and CW 189 ± 8 bpm, p<0.05) and a reduced urine output after the coconut water ingestion (PW 214 ± 85 ml, FD 267 ± 90 ml, and CW 161 ± 73 ml, p<0.05) indicating a higher fluid retention of coconut water in comparison to plain water and the flavored drink. These results demonstrate that previous ingestion of coconut water improves exercise capacity in the heat and provide a reduced urine output in comparison to plain water and flavored drink. Also there is no evidence for GI distress.
Desempenho de crianças com distúrbio de leitura após o treino auditivo
Authors: Vatanabe Tatiana Yoshie , Navas Ana Luiza Gomes Pinto , Mariano Stefanie Paula Barbosa , Murphy Cristina Borges , Durante Alessandra Spada
Published: April 2014

Objetivo : Verificar o desempenho de leitura e da habilidade auditiva de resolução temporal em crianças com dificuldades de leitura, após o treino auditivo. Métodos : Participaram deste estudo 20 crianças na faixa etária de 8 anos, sendo dez escolares com dificuldades de leitura (Grupo Estudo), e dez escolares sem dificuldades escolares (Grupo Controle). Todos os indivíduos foram submetidos à avaliação inicial e reavaliação da resolução temporal auditiva (Padrão de Frequência, Padrão de Duração e Gap in noise (GIN) e de leitura (Protocolo de Leitura Clínica e Teste de Consciência Fonológica - CONFIAS). O Grupo Estudo foi submetido a oito sessões de treinamento auditivo. Resultados : Verificou-se que o Grupo Controle obteve maior desempenho em todos os testes aplicados, quando comparado ao Grupo Estudo, na avaliação inicial e na reavaliação. A diferença do desempenho antes e depois do treinamento auditivo foi significativa para quase todas as tarefas no Grupo Estudo, exceto para a consciência fonológica. Conclusão : O treino auditivo foi efetivo para a melhora de desempenho nas habilidades auditivas temporais e de leitura em crianças que apresentam dificuldades de leitura.
Maturação auditiva periférica: análise das amplitudes das emissões otoacústicas produto de distorção em neonatos pré-termo e a termo
Authors: Ferreira Daniele Barreto da Cunha , Araújo Nádja Ísis Campos e , Marques Suzana Raquel Lopes , Miranda Isabela Assunção , Resende Fernanda Alves Botelho de , Resende Luciana Macedo de , Carvalho Sirley Alves da Silva
Published: April 2014

Objetivo : Comparar neonatos prematuros e a termo quanto à presença e amplitude das Emissões Otoacústicas Produto de Distorção (EOAPD), bem como caracterizá-los em relação aos indicadores de risco para perda auditiva. Métodos : Estudo realizado por análise das EOAPD (frequências de 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000 e 8000 Hz) e dos indicadores de risco para perda auditiva. Os neonatos foram agrupados segundo a idade gestacional. Os resultados foram analisados empregando-se testes ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis e Qui-quadrado (5%). Resultados : A amostra constituiu-se de 109 neonatos (218 orelhas), com distribuição homogênea quanto ao gênero e a classificação a termo/pré-termo. Foi observado alto risco para perda auditiva em 40,4% dos lactentes. Dos indicadores de risco para deficiência auditiva, os mais frequentes foram a permanência em incubadora e internação em UTI superiores a cinco dias. As EOAPD mostraram-se presentes em 209 orelhas (95,9%). A ausência de respostas às EOAPD foi significativamente mais recorrente nos grupos com menor idade gestacional. Verificou-se aumento das amplitudes das EOAPD de acordo com o aumento da idade gestacional, exceto para a frequência de 8000 Hz na orelha esquerda. Não foi observada diferença entre orelhas e gêneros quanto à presença e amplitude das EOAPD. Conclusão : Há diferença entre os grupos pré-termo e a termo, quanto à presença e amplitude das EOAPD: maior probabilidade de falha nos grupos com menor idade gestacional e aumento (não linear) das amplitudes, conforme a idade gestacional torna-se maior. Os achados sugerem o fenômeno de maturação do sistema auditivo periférico.
Novel surface speckle preparation method for imaging techniques for clay models
Authors: Ottolini M. G. , Dijkstra J.
Published: April 2014

A novel method for the application of contrasting speckle material on a clay sample was developed. In comparison to traditional methods, the new method minimises the sample disturbance resulting from sample handling and the removal of any transparent windows of the strongbox after the consolidation stage. This method applies the contrast material on the transparent window before it is released to the surface of the slurry, thus facilitating tracking of material displacements during the consolidation stage and subsequent loading stages. The method was successfully demonstrated for a centrifuge model test and a 1g model test, each with complex material deformations and rotations.
Knowledge and Skills of the Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator: Results of a Job Task Analysis
Authors: Budin Wendy C. , Gross Leon , Lothian Judith A. , Mendelson Jeanne
Published: April 2014

Content validity of certification examinations is demonstrated over time with comprehensive job analyses conducted and analyzed by experts, with data gathered from stakeholders. In November 2011, the Lamaze International Certification Council conducted a job analysis update of the 2002 job analysis survey. This article presents the background, methodology, and findings of the job analysis. Changes in the test blueprint based on these findings are presented.
Quantifying the differential contributions of deep groundwater to streamflow in nested basins, using both water quality characteristics and water balance
Authors: Ockenden M. C. , Chappell N. A. , Neal C.
Published: April 2014

This paper describes use of a hydro-chemical mixing model and a water budget to investigate the presence of deep runoff pathways in two small, nested sub-catchments of the Eden basin, UK (8.8 km2 Blind Beck and 1.0 km2 Low Hall stream). A linear relationship between bicarbonate concentration and electrical conductivity was used in a two-component mixing model. End-members were identified as a high-solute, deep groundwater and a low-solute, soil-water. The mixing model indicated 69% ± 10% deep groundwater in Low Hall for September–December 2008 and 46% ± 8% in Blind Beck for the same period. The water budget also indicated more deep groundwater in Low Hall stream. These results were consistent with the findings of rainfall–runoff models which also indicated the presence of high storage, deeper pathways.
Pan evaporation and reference evapotranspiration trend detection in western Iran with consideration of data persistence
Authors: Hosseinzadeh Talaee P. , Tabari Hossein , Abghari Hirad
Published: April 2014

It is important to identify the spatiotemporal trends of evaporation and evapotranspiration under the changing climate for use in regional water resources planning. This work aimed to investigate the trends of the Hargreaves reference evapotranspiration (ETo), pan evaporation (Epan) and pan coefficient (Kpan) series at 12 stations in the west of Iran by using the sequential Mann–Kendall, Kendall and Spearman tests after eliminating the influence of the significant lag-1 serial correlation from the time series by the pre-whitening method for the period 1982–2003. The approximate year of the beginning of the significant trends was detected by using the Mann–Kendall rank statistic. The spatial distribution of the trend magnitudes was obtained from the Inverse-Distance-Weighted (IDW) interpolation method. No significant trends were found in the ETo time series, while an upward trend of 16 mm/year was observed in the Epan series which began in 1998. Moreover, a downward trend was obtained in the Kpan series which started in 1994.
Evaluation of downscaled daily rainfall hindcasts over Sydney, Australia using statistical and dynamical downscaling approaches
Authors: Mehrotra R. , Evans J. P. , Sharma A. , Sivakumar B.
Published: April 2014

The assessment of local and regional impacts of climate change often requires downscaling of general circulation model (GCM) projections from coarser GCM-scale to finer local- or catchment-scale spatial resolution. This paper provides an assessment of two downscaling approaches for simulation of daily rainfall over Sydney, Australia. The two downscaling alternatives compared include a multivariate multisite statistical downscaling model based on semi-parametric conditional simulation and a dynamical downscaling approach that uses the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) weather research and forecasting (WRF) model. The two approaches are evaluated for their ability to reproduce important at-site rainfall statistics at a network of 45 raingauge stations and regional statistics over the catchment area of the Warragamba Dam (9,050 km2). The results indicate that the simulations from these approaches capture many regionally observed climate features, including the simulated seasonal and annual means and daily extreme rainfall values. Further analyses suggest that the statistical downscaling approach provides improved simulations of attributes related to point rainfall, spell lengths and amounts, whereas the dynamical approach is well-suited for applications where regionally averaged rainfall is of primary concern.