bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IN WHICH PATIENTS IS IT POSSIBLE TO PERFORM STANDALONE LATERAL LUMBAR INTERBODY FUSION WITHOUT CAGE SUBSIDENCE?
Authors: MARCHI LUIS , PIMENTA LUIZ , AMARAL RODRIGO , FORTTI FERNANDA , NOGUEIRA-NETO JOES , OLIVEIRA LEONARDO , JENSEN RUBENS , COUTINHO ETEVALDO , ABDALA NITAMAR
Published: September 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the factors related to the non-occurrence of cage subsidence in standalone lateral lumbar interbody fusion procedures. Methods: Case-control study of single level standalone lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) including 86 cases. Patients without cage subsidence composed the control group (C), while those in the subsidence group (S) developed cage subsidence. Preoperative data were examined to create a risk score based on correlation factors with S group. The proven risk factors were part of an evaluation score. Results: Of the 86 cases included, 72 were in group C and 14 in group S. The following risk factors were more prevalent in group S compared to C group: spondylolisthesis (93% vs 18%; p<0.001); scoliosis (31% vs 12%; p=0.033); women (79% vs 38%; p=0.007); older patients (average 57.0 vs 68.4 years; p=0.001). These risk factors were used in a score (0-4) to evaluate the risk in each case. The patients with higher risk scores had greater subsidence (p<0.001). Scores ≥2 were predictive of subsidence with 92% sensitivity and 72% specificity. Conclusions: It was possible to correlate the degree of subsidence in standalone LLIF procedures using demographic (age and gender) and pathological (spondylolisthesis and scoliosis) data. With a score based on risk factors and considering any score <2, the probability of non-occurrence of subsidence following standalone LLIF (negative predictive value) was 98%.
DYNAMIC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING: PRELIMINARY PRESENTATION OF A TECHNIQUE
Authors: ANCHESCHI BRUNO DA COSTA , SAVARESE ANIELLO , PRATALI RAPHAEL DE REZENDE , MARANHO DANIEL AUGUSTO CARVALHO , CASTILHA MARCELLO TEIXEIRA , NOGUEIRA-BARBOSA MARCELLO HENRIQUE , COSTA HERTON RODRIGO TAVARES , DEFINO HELTON LUIZ APARECIDO , HERRERO CARLOS FERNANDO PEREIRA DA SILVA
Published: September 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate morphometric variations of the cervical spine in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) using dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in neutral, flexion and extension positions. Methods: This is a prospective study of patients with CSM secondary to degenerative disease of the cervical spine. The morphometric parameters were evaluated using T2-weighted MRI sequences in the sagittal plane in neutral, flexion and extension position of the neck. The parameters studied were the anterior length of the spinal cord (ALSC), the posterior length of the spinal cord (PLSC), the diameter of the vertebral canal (DVC) and the diameter of the spinal cord (DSC). Results: The ALSC and PLSC were longer in flexion than in extension and neutral position, with statistically significant difference between the flexion and extension position. The DVC and the DSC were greater in flexion than in extension and neutral position, however, there was no statistically significant difference when they were compared in the neutral, flexion and extension positions. Conclusion: Dynamic MRI allows to evaluate morphometric variations in the cervical spinal canal in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy.
Implementation of a Multicenter Biobanking Collaboration for Next-Generation Sequencing-Based Biomarker Discovery Based on Fresh Frozen Pretreatment Tumor Tissue Biopsies
Authors: Bins Sander , Cirkel Geert A. , Gadellaa-Van Hooijdonk Christa G. , Weeber Fleur , Numan Isaac J. , Bruggink Annette H. , van Diest Paul J. , Willems Stefan M. , Veldhuis Wouter B. , van den Heuvel Michel M. , de Knegt Rob J. , Koudijs Marco J. , van Werkhoven Erik , Mathijssen Ron H.J. , Cuppen Edwin , Sleijfer Stefan , Schellens Jan H.M. , Voest Emile E. , Langenberg Marlies H.G. , de Jonge Maja J.A. , Steeghs Neeltje , Lolkema Martijn P.
Published: September 2016

Background

The discovery of novel biomarkers that predict treatment response in advanced cancer patients requires acquisition of high-quality tumor samples. As cancer evolves over time, tissue is ideally obtained before the start of each treatment. Preferably, samples are freshly frozen to allow analysis by next-generation DNA/RNA sequencing (NGS) but also for making other emerging systematic techniques such as proteomics and metabolomics possible. Here, we describe the first 469 image-guided biopsies collected in a large collaboration in The Netherlands (Center for Personalized Cancer Treatment) and show the utility of these specimens for NGS analysis.

Patients and Methods

Image-guided tumor biopsies were performed in advanced cancer patients. Samples were fresh frozen, vital tumor cellularity was estimated, and DNA was isolated after macrodissection of tumor-rich areas. Safety of the image-guided biopsy procedures was assessed by reporting of serious adverse events within 14 days after the biopsy procedure.

Results

Biopsy procedures were generally well tolerated. Major complications occurred in 2.1%, most frequently consisting of pain. In 7.3% of the percutaneous lung biopsies, pneumothorax requiring drainage occurred. The majority of samples (81%) contained a vital tumor percentage of at least 30%, from which at least 500 ng DNA could be isolated in 91%. Given our preset criteria, 74% of samples were of sufficient quality for biomarker discovery. The NGS results in this cohort were in line with those in other groups.

Conclusion

Image-guided biopsy procedures for biomarker discovery to enable personalized cancer treatment are safe and feasible and yield a highly valuable biobank.
Response of cultivars, picking dates and storage period on quality characteristics of imitation cherry of Karonda (Carissa carandas L.) fruits
Authors: Mishra K. K. , Singh Suneeta , Singh Omveer
Published: September 2016

Imitation cherry of Karonda was prepared from three cultivars viz., Pant Manohar, Pant Sudarshan and Pant Suvarna picked at 40, 60 and 80 days after fruit set. The storability of imitation cherry was evaluated at ambient room temperature for a period of nine months. The imitation cherry prepared at 80 days after fruit set showed maximum TSS (77.83 %), reducing sugar (42.21 %), non-reducing sugar (28.21 %), total sugar, ascorbic acid (6.69 mg/100g), phosphorus (3.55 mg/100g), calcium (1.23 mg/100g), iron (3.72 mg/100g), non-enzymatic browning, colour, appearance, aroma, taste and overall acceptability. Gradual reduction in TSS, reducing sugar, total sugar, titratable acidity, colour, appearance, aroma, taste, texture and overall acceptability were observed during the nine months storage period. However, non-reducing sugar, ascorbic acid and non-enzymatic browning were increased with the increase in storage period. Overall acceptability of the product ranged from 8.15 to 8.43 on 9 point hedonic scale at various intervals up to 9 months of storage. There was no yeast and mould growth being observed during the entire storage period. Imitation cherry prepared from Pant Suvarna at 80 days interval after fruit set proved significantly best in quality because of its higher nutritional and sensory characters.
Effect of organic manures on soil and quality parameters of cowpea[Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] under middle Gujarat conditions
Authors: Joshi Deepa , Gediya K. M. , Gupta Shivangini , Birari M. M.
Published: September 2016

An experiment was carried out on loamy sand soil to evaluate the effect of organic manures (farmyard manure, vermicompost, poultry manure, neem cake and castor cake) on soil and quality parameters of cowpea during summer season of 2014. Nine treatments were tried out in randomized block design with four replications. Recommended Dose Fertilizer (RDF) i.e. 20-40-0 NPK kg ha-1 recorded significantly higher chlorophyll content of leaves at 60 DAS and crude protein content in green seed over rest of the treatments except, vermicompost 2 t ha-1 and poultry manure 2 t ha-1. Soil chemical parameters viz., Organic Carbon (OC), EC, available N, P2O5 and K2O were found to be affected significantly due to different treatments. Higher OC content after harvest of the crop was reported under treatment Poultry manure 2 t ha-1. Whereas, treatment vermicompost @ 2 t ha-1 recorded significantly reduction in EC over control, however, different treatments failed to exert their significant influence on soil pH after harvest of the crop. Significantly higher values of available nutrients (N, P2O5 and K2O) in the soil after harvest of the crop was observed under the treatment VC 2 t ha-1, FYM 2.5 t ha-1 and PM 2 t ha-1, respectively. RDF 20-40-0 kg NPK ha-1 recorded the maximum value of net realization with BCR value followed by treatment PM 2 t ha-1.
Effect of irrigation levels and agro-chemicals on growth parametersof summer maize (Zea mays L.
Authors: Meena V. K. , Meena B. P. , Chouhan G. S. , Meena B. L.
Published: September 2016

A field experiment was carried out during summer seasons of two consecutive years 2010 and 2011 to assess the effect of irrigation levels and agrochemicals. Application of eight irrigations (at seedling, six leaf, knee-high, before tasseling, 50% tasseling, 50% silking, grain formation and grain filling stages) significantly improved plant height at harvest over rest of irrigation treatments during both the years. On pooled mean basis, the magnitude of increase in plant height at harvest due to eight irrigations was in the order of 28.41, 18.49, 10.96 and 4.31 per cent over four, five, six and seven irrigations, respectively. Dry matter accumulation at 50 Day after sowing and at harvest significantly improved with eight and seven irrigations over four, five and six irrigations during both the years of the study.
Bioefficacy of insecticides for management of stem borerand leaf folder on paddy in Punjab, India
Authors: Aulakh S. S. , Randhawa H. S. , Singh Mandeep
Published: September 2016

The comparative efficacy of granular insecticides was evaluated on paddy at farmers’ field in the Gurdaspur district. The per cent dead hearts were significantly lower (1.33) in the plots treated with Regent and it was closely followed by Padan (1.40) and significantly better than Furadan (2.36). Similarly, the per cent white ears were significantly lower (1.62)in the plots treated with Padan and closely followed by Regent (1.64) and both were at par with each other and significantly better than the Furadan (3.02). The per cent leaf folder incidence was also significantly reduced with application of Padan and Regent as compared with Furadan and control. The insecticidal applications significantly increased the grain yield of basmati rice as compared to untreated control.
Distribution of heavy metals in different tissues of Indian mackerelfrom Karachi fish harbour, Karachi, Pakistan
Authors: Ahmed Quratulan , Benzer Semra , Yousuf Farzana
Published: September 2016

In this study, Nickel (Ni), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd) and Chromium (Cr) concentrations were determined in muscle, liver, kidney, gills and gonads of Indian mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) collected from Karachi fish Harbour, Karachi coast, Pakistan, during August 2006 and December 2011. Generally, the fish showed the highest level of Ni (2.26+0.89 µg g-1), Pb (1.45+0.40 µg g-1), Cd (2.07+0.75 µg g-1) and Cr (1.52+0.69 µg g-1) in the liver. The studied metals were the most abundant in the liver than the other organs of the fish. The amount of metal accumulation in fish tissues was evaluated in terms of human health. It was seen that bioaccumulations in muscle tissues of the fish caught from Karachi coast of Pakistan did not exceed the limit values.
Reproductive attributes of local pig (Votho) of Nagaland, India
Authors: Savino N. , Chusi Z. , Dhali A. , Perumal P.
Published: September 2016

The present study was conducted to measure the reproductive attributes of Naga local pigs (Votho) in Kohima, Peren and Phek district of Nagaland. The reproductive parameters were measured through field survey and reproductive records of owner. The reproductive parameters such as age at first fertile service (AFFS), age at first farrowing (AFF), gestation length, farrowing interval, litter size at birth, litter size at weaning, litter weight at birth, litter weight at weaning, mortality rate and stillbirth rate were measured. The result revealed that there was a significant difference among the different districts of Nagaland in AFFS, AFF and litter weight at birth. Parameters such as AFFS, AFF and litter weight at birth were significantly higher and gestation length, farrowing interval, litter size at weaning, litter weight at birth, litter weight at weaning were non-significantly higher in Kohima than in Peren and Phek District. Similarly, parameters such as litter size at birth, mortality rate were non-significantly higher in Peren district and stillbirth was non- significantly higher in Phek district than other districts of Nagaland. These reproductive attributes analyses may be useful in selection of breeding stock for future parents and select the place for breeding programme for indigenous local Naga pigs.
Investigation of Rotavirus infection in sheep usingserological and molecular techniques
Authors: Yilmaz. Volkan , Timurkan M.Ozkan , Coskun Nuvit , Yildirim Yakup
Published: September 2016

In this study, serological and molecular research was conducted on the Rotavirus infection in domestic breeds of sheep at 2–3 years of age. The sheep included in the study were raised on small scale family units of less than 20 sheep per unit, in central Kars province and its districts (Susuz, Arpaçay, Kagizman and Selim) in the Northeast Anatolia region of Turkey. The blood and fecal samples were collected randomly from 450 sheep. They were analyzed for the presence of Rotavirus and the antibody against the virus using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The highest seropositive ratio (73.46%) was found in central Kars province. The seroprevalence of Rotavirus in sheep raised in the Kars region was determined to be 55.33%. Rotavirus was not detected in fecal samples with ELISA. Molecular detection of Rotavirus from fecal samples was done by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) technique using specific generic primers for VP6 protein. Rotavirus could not be detected in RT-PCR. The data that were obtained showed that the infection spreads on small scale family farms. Based on this information, recommendations were made for controlling Rotavirus infection.
Existing housing and breeding management practices adoptedby dairy farmers in Tarai region of Uttarakhand, India
Authors: Tewari Himani , Kumar Sanjay , Rath Rajshree , Tyagi Kalpana
Published: September 2016

A field survey was conducted to collect the information on existing housing and breeding management practices followed by the dairy animal owners in Tarai region of Uttarakhand. The results revealed that 91.25 per cent of farmers adopted group housing system for their animals. Kuccha type of floor and asbestos roof was observed in 79.38 per cent and 26.25 per cent of animal houses respectively. Poor drainage facility was observed in 41.50 per cent of animal sheds. About, 89.38 per cent farmers provided their animals with provision of shade from trees. Around, 87.50 per cent farmers considered body weight as the main criteria to consider first time mating and 83.00 per cent farmers relied on mucus discharge along with bellowing as most important signs of heat detection. 98.12 per cent of farmers preferred artificial insemination over natural service as method of mating in their animals, but only 9.00 per cent farmers relied upon the views given by experienced veterinarians. About, 88.13 per cent of farmers practiced mating through A.I or natural service between 8 to 12 hours after heat detection. Pregnancy diagnosis was preferred by only few of farmers 6.00 per cent however, it was performed by qualified veterinarian in 2.50 per cent cases. All of the farmers adopted the practice of maintenance of breeding records of their animals.
Studies on existing milking and health care practices adopted bydairy farmers in Tarai region of Uttarakhand, India
Authors: Tiwari Himani , Kumar Sanjay , Singh D. V. , Rath Rajshree , Tyagi Kalpana
Published: September 2016

The study was conducted purposively to ascertain the milking and health care management practices followed by dairy farmers in Udham Singh Nagar district, the data were collected using a pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire from 200 randomly selected dairy farmers. The present study revealed that, majority of the farmers 90.50 per cent practiced twice milking in their animals. The results showed that majority of farmers around 84.00 per cent followed knuckling method while only 7.00 per cent of the farmers were adopting full hand milking method. Wet hand milking was found to be a common practice adopted by majority of farmers 85.50 per cent. About 60.00 per cent farmers used incomplete milking as a method for drying their animals and checked their animals for mastitis only when it was required. Around 51.00 per cent of respondents consulted a veterinarian for the treatment of their sick animals. It was observed that only 55.00 per cent respondents practiced deworming at regular interval for their milch animals. Majority of the dairy farmers 98.00 per cent never practiced disinfection in their animal sheds. Finally regarding disposal of placenta majority of the farmers, 65.00 per cent were disposing the placenta by burial in soil while, the remaining 35.00 per cent were throwing the placenta along with the garbage. As far as, heath care practices is concerned majority of dairy farmers 85.00 per cent told that animal health care services either in the form of veterinary hospital, dispensary etc were available. About 91.50 per cent dairy farmers practiced regular vaccination of their animals against diseases like Foot and Mouth disease and Haemorrhagic Septicaemia.
Influence of somatic cell count and body condition score on reproductiontraits and milk composition of Czech Holstein cows
Authors: Atasever Savas , Stádník Ludek
Published: September 2016

The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of somatic cell count (SCC) and body condition score (BCS) on reproduction and milk composition characteristics in Czech Holstein cows. A total of 275 records of chosen cows was evaluated by milk composition, SCC, BCS and fertility traits. Infrared spectroscopic method was used for SCC test and an automatic device was used for milk composition analysis. Before statistical test, SCC data were transformed to log10 for normality and homogeneity of variances. BCS was performed using a 1-5 point scale and days from calving to first insemination (ICF), number of inseminations per conceptions (NIC) and days open (DO) were assessed as fertility parameters. To evaluate days in milk (DIM) on SCC and BCS, two groups were designed (group 1: cows in 1-69th day DIM and group 2: cows in 70-119th DIM). For testing BCS on chosen traits; cows with 2.50 £ BCS and cows with BCS ³ 2.75 were tested in two groups. All statistical work was applied by SPSS 17.0 at the 0.05 significance level. It was found that SCC elevated with high parities and cows with lower BCS had lower milk protein percentage. Cows with lower BCS had lower reproduction traits than those with higher BCS. Correlation coefficient between two markers was estimated as r= -0.181. Calculated means for the parameters could be assessed in reasonable thresholds. The study revealed that SCC played a marked role on protein percentage of milk, and BCS affected important reproductive characteristics of Czech Holstein cows.
Constitutionality Degree of Indonesia Local Regulation in Political Law Perspective
Authors: Sutrisno Bambang
Published: September 2016

The Politics of Law holds responsibility to give the surety of all regulations, including Local Regulation, for capable of reflecting the collective will of the public as the owner of the highest sovereignty. Politics of law is always working to bring together the ius constituendum and ius constitutum  at the encounter between realism and idealism. Local Regulation as subsystems of national law, is expected to serve as a guiding instrument and guard direction for development and continuous improvement of Local Government. Therefore the existence of local regulations holds a strategic role for legal certainty, which is a necessary to create a conducive business climate and stability of the country.
Notable increases in nutrient concentrations in a shallow lake during seasonal ice growth
Authors: Fang Yang , Changyou Li , Leppäranta Matti , Xiaonghong Shi , Shengnan Zhao , Chengfu Zhang
Published: September 2016

Nutrients may be eliminated from ice when liquid water is freezing, resulting in enhanced concentrations in the unfrozen water. The nutrients diluted from the ice may contribute to accumulated concentrations in sediment during winter and an increased risk of algae blooms during the following spring and summer. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of ice cover on nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) concentrations in the water and sediment of a shallow lake, through an examination of Ulansuhai Lake, northern China, from the period of open water to ice season in 2011–2013. The N and P concentrations were between two and five times higher, and between two and eight times higher, than in unfrozen lakes, respectively. As the ice thickness grew, contents of total N and total P showed C-shaped profiles in the ice, and were lower in the middle layer and higher in the bottom and surface layers. Most of the nutrients were released from the ice to liquid water. The results confirm that ice can cause the nutrient concentrations in water and sediment during winter to increase dramatically, thereby significantly impacting on processes in the water environment of shallow lakes.
O debate em torno das cotas nas universidades públicas brasileiras de 2001 a 2009: uma análise preliminar
Authors: Botelho Juliana Santos , Maia Rousiley Celi Moreira , Mundim Pedro Santos
Published: September 2016

O objetivo do artigo é apresentar os primeiros resultados de uma pesquisa sobre o debate em torno das cotas nas universidades públicas brasileiras nos jornais Folha de S. Paulo, O Globo e Estado de Minas, entre 2001 e 2009. Embora existam trabalhos anteriores a respeito do tema, nosso corpus empírico, com 692 matérias, é mais amplo do que o de outros estudos, ao passo que nossa unidade de análise focaliza os proferimentos diretos e indiretos (n=1037) que apresentam algum tipo de opinião em relação às cotas nas universidades. Nossas primeiras análises revelam alguns dados bastante contra-intuitivos: 1) percebe-se uma polarização das opiniões contra e favor entre os espaços editoriais e as colunas assinadas;2) há predominância dos cidadãos comuns no debate sobre as cotas, em detrimento de atores que geralmente tem acesso privilegiado à mídia, como o governo federal e os especialistas. A investigação de quem são os atores intervenientes e como seus proferimentos são gerenciados e hierarquizados na arena midiática revela importantes tensões que surgem no nível das organizações internas dos media, no nível interinstitucional e no nível social das práticas jornalísticas. 
O uso estratégico das inserções nas eleições presidenciais brasileiras
Authors: Borba Felipe
Published: September 2016

Esse artigo tem como propósito analisar as estratégias de comunicação dos candidatos a presidente durante as eleições de 2006 e 2010. O foco é o componente estratégico das inserções eleitorais e a metodologia consiste em investigar como os candidatos distribuem essas inserções dentro da programação normal das emissoras de televisão. Os resultados demonstram que os candidatos perseguem estratégias distintas influenciados basicamente por três variáveis: a legislação eleitoral, o posicionamento nos índices de intenção de voto e a diferença de recursos entre as candidaturas. Paralelamente, o artigo debate o papel da regulamentação da propaganda eleitoral e como esse conjunto de regras influencia o nível de informação das campanhas, a incidência de ataques e as estratégias partidárias. no total, foram examinadas 2993 inserções eleitorais.
Ação afirmativa na revista Veja: estratégias editoriais na construção de um discurso de verdade
Authors: Daflon Verônica Toste , Feres Jr. João
Published: September 2016

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Entrevistas com candidatos a presidente transmitidas “ao vivo” em telejornais. O modelo teórico-metodológico da mediação jornalística.
Authors: Gomes Wilson
Published: September 2016

Em anos eleitorais, as entrevistas com candidatos, exibidas “sem edição nem corte”, geralmente transmitidas diretamente das bancadas dos telejornais de rede e conduzidas pelos apresentadores mais importantes do telejornalismo brasileiro, transformaram-se em elementos fundamentais da representação jornalística das campanhas políticas no Brasil. A impossibilidade de edição é em geral vendida como garantia de uma autorrepresentação genuína e autêntica da política diretamente aos eleitores. Este artigo é uma sustentação argumentativa de que, na verdade, antes que um meio de apresentação da política na televisão, a entrevista eleitoral não editada é uma arena em que a instituição do jornalismo, sem poder contar com as vantagens de edição usualmente à sua disposição na cobertura política quotidiana, tenta por meios retóricos e recursos discursivos manter o seu controle sobre a fala política. 
As apropriações ativistas em sites de redes sociais: um olhar sobre as dinâmicas da ação coletiva no movimento #forasarney
Authors: Batista Jandré Corrêa
Published: September 2016

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O presente trabalho versa sobre as apropriações do microblog Twitter (twitter.com) para fins ativistas. Para tanto, pretende-se apresentar a análise da intencionalidade (THOMPSON, 2000) das formas simbólicas percebidas nas apropriações do site de rede sociais (BOYD e ELISSON, 2006) no caso #forasarney. A partir da Hermenêutica de Profundidade de Thompson (2000), o estudo interpreta cinco intencionalidades: convocacional, informacional, divulgacional, retroalimentar e conversacional. As mensagens foram classificadas, a partir da análise categorial da análise de conteúdo de Bardin (2009), interpretadas de acordo com as suas finalidades interpretadas.
Tecnologia a serviço da cidadania política
Authors: Fernandes Luiz Carlos Do Carmo
Published: September 2016

Este artigo discute as transformações da cidade, o ideal moderno do espaço público e a vida nas metrópoles para trazer a tona os problemas urbanos e a perspectiva de um caminho político para o seu enfrentamento: a cidadania ativa. Tendo como base os avanços da democracia representativa no Brasil pós-constituição de 1988 –, em particular o orçamento participativo, os conselhos de política e os planos diretores municipais  –, busca confirmar a impressão de que a solução dos problemas das cidades, em particular das regiões metropolitanas brasileiras, passam pela questão do fortalecimento da cidadania política e do maior envolvimento do cidadão com as questões da cidade. Neste sentido, apontam as novas tecnologias baseadas na internet como ferramentas importantes nesta luta.
A deliberação justa no mundo do possível: articulações entre Habermas, Rawls e Amartya Sen
Authors: Gil Patricia Guimarães , Matos e Nobre Heloiza
Published: September 2016

O processo de consolidação democrática no Brasil e a persistência das desigualdades sociais no País desafiam a produção de estudos e práticas em comunicação pública com uma perspectiva pró-desenvolvimento. O artigo propõe uma moldura teórica que articule elementos centrais das obras de Jürgen Habermas, John Rawls e Amartya Sen, e que venha a inspirar uma construção metodológica para as pesquisas no campo, aliando processos políticos deliberativos e participativos, reparação de injustiças e ampliação das capacidades dos cidadãos.
Contradições identitárias do Brasil emergente: uma análise dos discursos do Estado e da imprensa
Authors: Mesquita Rafael
Published: September 2016

Pela maior parte de sua história moderna, a identidade internacional do Brasil foi a de um país subdesenvolvido. A recente ascensão nacional motivou uma política externa que busca afirmar uma nova identidade internacional para o país como potência emergente, assumindo um maior protagonismo em várias frentes. O presente trabalho investigou quais tensões surgem, aos olhos dos observadores internos e externos, conforme a nova identidade tenta se sobrepor à anterior, considerando a premissa construtivista segundo a qual a formação de uma identidade é um processo intersubjetivo, cujo êxito depende de interpretação e legitimação da parte dos agentes. Para tanto, foram analisadas quais visões sobre o lugar do Brasil no mundo são mobilizadas pelo discurso oficial do Estado e pelas instituições formadoras de opinião (imprensa nacional e estrangeira) para interpretar um episódio controverso da diplomacia brasileira, representativo desse novo projeto identitário: o Acordo Nuclear assinado com o Irã em maio de 2010. Para avaliar quais visões de mundo são evocadas, o discurso oficial do Estado foi contrastado ao de dois periódicos estrangeiros e dois nacionais no período. A metodologia de análise empregada foi a Análise de Discurso Francesa.
Analisando o uso de redes sociais para o comportamento de protesto: o papel da informação, da expressão de opiniões e do ativismo
Authors: Valenzuela Sebastián
Published: September 2016

Estudos recentes têm demonstrado conexões entre a frequência do uso de redes sociais e a participação política. No entanto, não há uma elucidação clara de como esse uso de redes sociais se traduz em um aumento da atividade política. O presente artigo examina três possíveis explicações para essa relação, no âmbito do comportamento de protesto dos cidadãos: a informação (redes sociais como uma fonte de notícias), a expressão de opiniões (uso das redes sociais para expressar opiniões políticas) e o ativismo (juntando-se a causas e descobrindo informações para a mobilização por meio de redes sociais). Para colocar essas relações à prova, este trabalho utiliza dados de pesquisa de opinião, coletados no Chile em 2011, durante manifestações que exigiam mudanças amplas em políticas educacionais e energéticas. Os resultados sugerem que o uso de redes sociais para a expressão de opiniões e para ativismo pode mediar a relação entre o uso geral das redes sociais e o comportamento de protesto. Estes resultados podem aumentar nosso conhecimento sobre os usos e efeitos das redes sociais e fornecer novas evidências sobre o papel das plataformas digitais como facilitadoras da ação política direta.
Tecnologias cognitivas, comunicação e a crise de representação política
Authors: Sangirardi Pedro
Published: September 2016

O artigo tematiza as tensões decorrentes da adequação da estrutura hierárquica e verticalizada da representação política ao ambiente das redes distribuídas de comunicação. Analisa como propriedades das tecnologias digitais vêm desestabilizando os sistemas de intermediação política, tradicionalmente estruturados segundo a lógica da comunicação de massa. As assimetrias entre os meios massivos e a internet são o campo de exploração dos modos como os dispositivos das tecnologias da informação e comunicação (TIC) transformam os padrões cognitivos no processamento da enorme variedade de informação política na web. O objetivo é compreender a influência da transição tecnológica comunicacional no fenômeno de personalização midiática da política.
Desafios para o avanço dos direitos humanos no Brasil: uma análise das justificações no debate mediado em torno do caso do PNDH-3
Authors: Veiga de Oliveira Vanessa
Published: September 2016

Com o objetivo de refletir sobre os desafios para a promoção dos direitos humanos no contexto brasileiro, este artigo apresenta as características do debate que ocorreu nos media acerca do PNDH-3 (Terceiro Programa Nacional de Direitos Humanos) e os efeitos dessa visibilidade para a formação da decisão política. O caso em tela é controverso, pois após o programa ser objeto de intenso debate e de pressão política, seu texto foi novamente publicado em maio de 2010, com a alteração de importantes pontos que contrariavam a proposta original. A partir do método DQI (Discourse Quality Index), o artigo analisa a cobertura midiática e as razões ensejadas pelos atores durante a contenda. Revela-se que o cenário desigual de acesso à visibilidade midiática privilegia as justificações dadas por grupos de interesse específico, sobrepondo-se ao bem comum, desconsiderando o objetivo primeiro da política em questão, os direitos universais.

 
Micromobilizações, alinhamento de quadros e comunicação política
Authors: Prudencio Kelly
Published: September 2016

A proposta do artigo é discutir as micromobilizações na internet pela perspectiva da teoria da mobilização política. Para isso, serão apresentados confrontos políticos a partir de seus processos de alinhamento de quadros: confrontos com o Estado e confrontos entre grupos na internet nos anos de 2012 e 2013. Foi possível perceber que o primeiro tipo de confronto produz uma comunicação política mais efetiva enquanto o segundo é mais interessante para fortalecer os vínculos entre os atores envolvidos. As micromobilizações são analisadas a partir da interpretação dos enquadramentos da ação coletiva, tendo como pressuposto que o repertório desses grupos mobilizados é o recurso através do qual se estabelece a comunicação política atualmente, fortemente perpassada pelo ativismo digital.
1a Confecom: análise das recomendações e avaliação da influência dos segmentos
Authors: Bonone Luana Meneguelli
Published: September 2016

A observação do processo da 1ª Conferência de Comunicação instigou o presente estudo. Convocada com um desenho institucional restritivo à aprovação de propostas polêmicas, em especial do interesse dos movimentos sociais, a conferência produziu alto grau de consenso e o segmento que teve maior proporção de propostas aprovadas foi justamente o dos movimentos sociais. Assim, busca-se entender o contexto em que as articulações entre os atores dos segmentos de uma conferência podem extrapolar seu desenho institucional, promovendo um processo democrático ainda mais amplo que aquele originalmente proposto. Para cumprir este objetivo, apresenta-se o contexto político da 1ª Confecom, bem como o seu desenho institucional. Além disso, o conteúdo das recomendações aprovadas na conferência foi analisado para identificar se e em que medida os atores públicos e sociais o influenciaram.
Minúcias do local: o momento da pesquisa sobre internet e política no Brasil
Authors: Pfeifer Coelho Marja
Published: September 2016

Resenha de:

ALDÉ, Alessandra; MARQUES, Francisco P. J. (org.). Internet e poder local. Salvador: Edufba/Rio de Janeiro: Compolítica, 2015.
Campanhas eleitorais digitais: descobertas, desafios e transformações em mais de duas décadas de pesquisa e prática (Entrevista com Jennifer Stromer-Galley)
Authors: Rossini Patricia Gonçalves da Conceição
Published: September 2016

Entrevista realizada em novembro de 2015 por Patrícia Gonçalves Rossini, pesquisadora associada ao Grupo de Pesquisa em Mídia e Esfera Pública (EME-UFMG), por ocasião da participação de Jennifer Stromer-Galley do III Colóquio Internacional: Sistema Delibe-rativo e Mídia Interconectada.
Evaluation of some additives for acceptability with zinc phosphide bait against rodent
Authors: Alam MS , Hasanuzzaman ATM
Published: September 2016

Laboratory and field study were conducted to evaluate the effects of some bait additives namely molasses, sugar, dry fish and powder milk mixed with wheat flour to increase the acceptability of additives mixed bait and the efficiency of poison bait. The findings showed that the additives mixed plain bait led to an increase the palatability and consumption rate. The most accepted plain bait for rodent was the bait combination molasses + wheat flour followed by sugar + wheat flour. The highest mortality was observed from the bait in the treatment combination powder milk + dry fish + wheat flour +Zn3P2 (90%) followed by (powder milk + molasses + dry fish + wheat flour + Zn3P2) (80%) in laboratory. The average zinc phosphide bait consumption was highest in the treatment dry fish + wheat flour +Zn3P2 (1.56 g/rat/day) followed by molasses + dry fish + powder milk + wheat flour + Zn3P2 (0.80 g/rat/day). All these additives mixed with zinc phosphide increase the consumption rate and the efficacy of bait. In field trial the higher population reduction (76-86%) was achieved from the bait dry fish + wheat flour + Zn3P2 followed by dry fish + powder milk + wheat flour + Zn3P2 (76-80%) and the lowest in powder milk + wheat flour + Zn3P2 (30%). All these additives mixed with zinc phosphide increased the consumption rate and the efficacy of poison bait.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 41(3): 471-480, September 2016
Diabetic Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction and Its Relationship with Duration of Diabetes
Authors: Phurpa - , Ferdousi Sultana
Published: September 2016

Background: Duration of diabetes may have an important influence on cardiac autonomic dysfunction in type 2 diabetes mellitus.Objective: To assess the relationship of cardiac autonomic dysfunction in type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) with the duration of diabetes.Methods: This crosssectional study was carried out from January to December 2015 on 54 long-term T2DM male patients aged 45 to 55 years, selected from the Endocrinology OPD of BSMMU, Dhaka. Thirty age matched recently diagnosed male T2DM patients(RT2DM) were control. Cardiac autonomic function was assessed by Heart Rate Variability(HRV). HRV measures were obtained by RMS multi channel polyrite-D. For statistical analysis, unpaired t-test and Pearsons correlation coefficient test were used.Results: Mean RR, SDNN, and HF nu were significantly lower (p < 0.001) whereas, mean HR, LF nu and LF/HF were significantly (p < 0.001) higher in LT2DM than those of RT2DM. SDNN, RMSSD and variance showed significant (p < 0.001) negative correlation with the duration of diabetes.Conclusions: Duration of diabetes had strong negative relationship with the diabetic cardiac autonomic dysfunction.Bangladesh Soc Physiol. 2016, June; 11(1): 1-5
Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of thiamine in Long Evans rats
Authors: Ainan Sayema , Begum Noorzahan , Ali Taskina
Published: September 2016

Background: Thiamine along with other B vitamins has been prescribed since long for treatment of various painful conditions, though individual effects of thiamine on nociception and inflammation are yet to be clearly demonstrated.Objective: To assess the effects of increasing doses of thiamine supplementation against pain and inflammation.Methods: This experimental study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka from March 2014 to February 2015. Total twenty four male Long Evans rats weighing (200±20 gm) were treated with three different doses of thiamine hydrochloride (THCL 100, 200, 250, mg/kg/day; experimental) or normal saline (5 ml/kg/day; control) intraperitoneally for 7 consecutive days. To evaluate the thiamines effect on nociceptive pain, early phase (0-5 minutes) and on inflammatory pain, late phase (16-60 minutes) of the formalin test, were observed. In both phases, total frequency of jerking and total duration of flexing and licking of the right hind paw were counted after administration of subcutaneous formalin (50 ?l, 2.5%) injection. After formalin test, all the rats were also subjected to formalin induced paw edema test using a water plethysmometer to observe the antiinflammatory effect of thiamine. Statistical analysis was done by ANOVA, followed by Bonferroni post hoc test. In the interpretation of results, p?0.05 was considered as significant.Results: In formalin test, thiamine lowered frequency of jerking (after all 3 doses, in both phases) and duration of flexing and licking (200 mg/kg - p<0.001, in late phases; 250 mg/kg (p<0.001), in both phases) significantly. Additionally, thiamine lowered paw edema significantly (p<0.001) in higher 2 doses.Conclusion: This study concludes that, thiamine may have dose dependent antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects.Bangladesh Soc Physiol. 2016, June; 11(1): 6-12
Effects of Exposure to Cotton Dusts on FVC, FEV1, and FEV1/ FVC% in Male Cotton dust Workers
Authors: Hasanat Md Abul , Sarkar Chandra Rani , Zahid ATM Zoadur Rahim
Published: September 2016

Background: Workers in environment with cotton dust exposure are at risk of development of occupational pulmonary functional disorder.Objectives: To observe the effects of cotton dust exposure on FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC% in male cotton dust worker.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the department of physiology, Rangpur Medical College, Rangpur from 2014july to 2015July. Total 25 apparently healthy non-smoker male workers aged 20-40 years, exposed to cotton dust for at least 6 months, were selected from different fabric weaving and cotton ginning factories of Rangpur district. Twenty five age & BMI matched apparently healthy male subjects, not exposed to cotton dusts were taken as control. FVC, FEV1 and FEV1 /FVC% of all subjects were recorded by using a digital spirometer. For statistical analysis, unpairedt-test was performed.Results: The mean percentage of predicted value of FVC, FEV1 were significantly lower (p<0.001) in cotton dust exposed workers (CD-EW) than those of control. The mean percentage of predicted value of FEV1 / FVC% in CD-EW is slightly decreased compared to control but it was not statistically significant.Conclusions: From the result of this study it can be concluded that cotton dust (CD) may have harmful effects on some pulmonary function.Bangladesh Soc Physiol. 2016, June; 11(1): 35-38
Study using endoscopic procedures for removal of foreign bodies from aero-digestive tract conducted in Jahurul Islam Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh
Authors: Islam MS , Gafur MA , Deb PK , Bardhan A , Noor L
Published: September 2016

Foreign bodies (FB) in the aero-digestive tract continue to be a common problem that contributes significantly to high morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study was conducted to describe our own experience with endoscopic procedures for removal of FB in the aero-digestive tract, in our local setting and compare with what is described in literature. This was a prospective descriptive study, which was conducted at Jahurul Islam Medical College Hospital between January, 2011 and January, 2014. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS computer software version 15. A total of 72 patients were studied. Males outnumbered females by a ratio of 1.4:1. Patients aged 2 years and below were the majority (75.9%). The commonest type of FB in airways was peanuts and coins. The trachea (52.2%) was the most common site of lodgment of FB in the airways, whereas cricopharyngeal sphincter (68.5%) was the commonest site in the esophagus. Rigid endoscopy with forceps removal under general anesthesia was the main treatment modality performed in 87.8% of patients. The FB were successfully removed without complications in 90.8% of cases. Complication rate was 7.1% and bronchopneumonia was the most common complication accounting for 42.8% of cases. The mean duration of hospital stay was 3 days and mortality rate was 4.1%. Aero-digestive tract FB continue to be a significant cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in our setting. Rigid endoscopic procedures under general anesthesia are the main treatment modalities performed. Prevention is highly recommended whereby parents should be educated to keep a close eye on their children and keep objects that can be FB away from childrens reach.Mediscope Vol. 3, No. 1: January 2016, Pages 22-27
Factors Influencing Consumer Choice of Private Dental Care Provider in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Ahmad Ala'eddin Mohammad Khalaf
Published: September 2016

This research is intended to explore the factors influencing consumer choice of private dental care providers in Saudi Arabia. The current research is descriptive analytical. A purposive sampling technique was employed to recruit 220 consumers who visited a private dental care provider. This research showed that factors influencing consumers' choice (information sources, dentist attributes, dental practice attributes, and demographics) had a positive effect on consumers' choices of the private dental providers on the one hand. On the other hand, the demographic factor had no effect on brand. The paper contributes to previous research by adding to existing knowledge regarding the factors influencing consumer choice of private dental care provider in Saudi Arabia. The paper makes key recommendations towards studying the factors influencing the consumers' choice.
Book Review: Excellent Books for Early and Eager Readers
Authors: Stenis Jenny Foster
Published: September 2016

Excellent Books for Early and Eager Readers is a standout readers’ advisory tool for all children’s librarians. Every children’s librarian struggles with placing the right book in the hands of the early and eager reader. In this reviewer’s many years as a selector of children’s literature, she has not come across a bibliography that fills a need so well.
Book Review: Five Steps of Outcome-Based Planning and Evaluation for Public Libraries
Authors: Williams Lisa Powell
Published: September 2016

Most public librarians have pondered how to better report our library’s worth and value to our varied constituents, ranging from patrons to library boards to municipal councils, and many of us have wondered how effective some of our programming endeavors actually are. Librarians are good storytellers, and this new book—Five Steps of Outcome-Based Planning and Evaluation for Public Libraries—affirms our collective talent while nudging public librarians to “step up our game.”
Book Review: Africa: An Encyclopedia of Culture and Society
Authors: Henrich Kristin J.
Published: September 2016

Africa: An Encyclopedia of Culture and Society was created to “challenge stereotypes and assumptions and invite the reader into the world of African Studies” (vii) by featuring entries written by over fifty scholars, experts in African Studies or related fields who “have lived in Africa or are Africans, themselves. . . . The voice of Africa’s people is alive and well in these volumes” (viii). The originality and diversity of voices represented in this three-volume series is a positive and unique feature of this encyclopedia, but may not be enough to inspire acquisition, for some, in light of questions of the efficacy of these volumes as a quality reference work.
Book Review: Border Disputes: A Global Encyclopedia
Authors: Babirad Amanda
Published: September 2016

This is a three-volume work that tackles the job of giving clear, concise information on the issue of border disputes. The work is divided into three types of disputes: territorial, positional, and functional. It is edited by Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly, who studies public policy and border disputes at the University of Victoria, British Columbia and is the editor of the Journal of Borderlands Studies (Taylor and Francis/Routledge). Over fifty scholars from around the world contributed entries for this encyclopedia, which outlines the differentiation between geopolitical, legal, and cultural boundaries in its discussion.