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Ethical Quandaries
Authors: Esposito Jennifer , Kaufmann Jodi , Evans-Winters Venus
Published: May 2018

We have witnessed our universities becoming neoliberal institutions as monetary goals surmount academic ones and knowledge becomes a commodity. As professors in a neoliberal institution, we mourn in this moment as we are forced to become skilled at negotiating the power of neoliberalism and our qualitative passion for social justice. Although this mourning manifests itself on multiple fronts, after outlining our ethics and sharing personal vignettes, we discuss the ethical tensions of teaching qualitative research, a marginalized paradigm, in this neoliberal moment.
Entangled1
Authors: Lapadat Judith C.
Published: May 2018

At the Thirteenth International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, we gathered as a community to share perspectives on qualitative inquiry in the public sphere in these troubled times and to advance the causes of social justice. “Entangled” is a poetic montage that pieces together powerful words, phrases, and images that I gathered in sessions, in hallways, and on the lawns at ICQI 2017. This composite of fragments reflects the conference as I experienced it.
Freire and the Construction of New Critical Qualitative Inquiry
Authors: de Oliveira Walter Ferreira
Published: May 2018

Paulo Freire's work is not limited to the field of education. It constitutes a structured project of social change. It is, thus, a political project, centered in, but not limited to, the educational field. Education, using the Freirean view, serves as a window for understanding society in all its dimensions and the social dynamics that support the construction of new knowledge. In this sense, education is an epiphenomenon, a reflection of the cultural, social, and political dimensions as lived by a society in a certain historical time. Knowledge acquisition is, therefore, a nonneutral stance. Truth is not untouched by politics, neither an absolute concept. By pursuing the truths underlining the political process of education, Freire aligns with qualitative research, whose tenets include a nonconformity with the supposedly established truths as given in the social fabric of the market ideology and the hegemonic in the contemporary sociopolitical arena.
New Critical Pan-Pacific Qualitative Inquiry
Authors: Rinehart Robert E.
Published: May 2018

In this piece, I explore two related issues of new critical Indigenous research. First, building on previous work, I recap the similarities and differences—in terms of social justice issues—of several historical cases regarding Indigenous peoples. I then examine the role of respect—especially “reciprocal respect”—in Pan-Pacific Indigenous research and give exemplars from New Zealand, Filipino, Aboriginal, and Samoan contexts as discussion points that ground a larger examination of mutual respect, mutuality, and cooperative behaviour. Finally, I suggest that the historical treatments of various Indigenous peoples to this day impact upon the form and tenor of critical Indigenous research.
Social and Political Impact through Communicative Methodology
Authors: Gómez Aitor , Jiménez José Miguel
Published: May 2018

Research in social sciences and humanities (SSH) have suffered a crisis since its utility and impact in the citizenry has been questioned. This questioning appears at a European level, but also worldwide. In this framework, the 7th Framework Program from the European Commission (EC) approved the project “IMPACT-EV: Evaluating the Impact and Outcomes of EU SSH Research.” The main objective of this project is to define a monitoring and evaluation system of scientific policy and social impact in SSH research. The project is following a communicative methodology, identified as one of the more successful methodologies to reach social and political impact. In this article, we show three examples of political and social impact reached through research conducted with communicative methodology and working with the Roma community.
What does it Mean to be an Ally (Part II)
Authors: Lewis Patrick J.
Published: May 2018

This paper is from a panel presentation at the 11th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. The panel was titled “Indigenous Methodologies and the Construction of New Critical Qualitative Inquiry.” I have endeavoured to keep the paper as close to how it was presented at the panel using the same question and answer format. The paper questions non-Indigenous researchers taking up Indigenous methodologies and what the role of an ally might be.
The Myth of the American Dream
Authors: Bloom Leslie Rebecca , Cooperstock Danielle , Chacon Gianna , Whitford Jane , Bernard Molly , Marquez Amanda , McGuire Erin , Paradies Brendan , Laport Sydney
Published: May 2018

This article presents the script of “The Myth of the American Dream,” a readers theater researched, written, and presented by students in a women's and gender studies class called “Women, Social Class, and Social Policy.” The script illustrates six diverse respondents’ perspectives on how family backgrounds, intersectional identities, and high school experiences influenced college access and experiences, student debt, and current circumstances. The script poses the question: Does higher education, especially for students raised in low incomes, help achieve the American Dream? The article concludes with a reflection on this readers theater and why Bloom includes readers theater projects in her undergraduate classes.
Glucocorticoids, antenatal corticosteroid therapy and fetal heart maturation
Authors: Agnew Emma J , Ivy Jessica R , Stock Sarah J , Chapman Karen E
Published: May 2018

Glucocorticoids are essential in mammals to mature fetal organs and tissues in order to survive after birth. Hence, antenatal glucocorticoid treatment (termed antenatal corticosteroid therapy) can be life-saving in preterm babies and is commonly used in women at risk of preterm birth. While the effects of glucocorticoids on lung maturation have been well described, the effects on the fetal heart remain less clear. Experiments in mice have shown that endogenous glucocorticoid action is required to mature the fetal heart. However, whether the potent synthetic glucocorticoids used in antenatal corticosteroid therapy have similar maturational effects on the fetal heart is less clear. Moreover, antenatal corticosteroid therapy may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood. Here, we present a narrative review of the evidence relating to the effects of antenatal glucocorticoid action on the fetal heart and discuss the implications for antenatal corticosteroid therapy.
Sympathetic innervation regulates macrophage activity in rats with polycystic ovary
Authors: Figueroa Florencia , Mendoza Gisela , Cardozo Darío , Mohamed Fabián , Oliveros Liliana , Forneris Myriam
Published: May 2018

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a low-grade inflammatory disease characterized by hyperandrogenism and ovarian hyperinnervation. The aim of this work is to investigate whetherin vivobilateral superior ovarian nerve (SON) section in adult rats with estradiol valerate-induced PCOS (PCO rats) affects macrophage spleen cells (MФ) and modifies the steroidogenic ability of their secretions. Culture media of MФ from PCO rats and PCO rats with SON section (PCO-SON rats) were used to stimulatein vitrointact ovaries. Compared with macrophages PCO, macrophages from PCO-SON rats released less tumor necrosis factor-α and nitric oxide, expressed lowerBaxandNfkbmRNA and showed reduced TUNEL staining. Also, in PCO rats, the SON section decreased kisspeptin and nerve growth factor mRNA expressions, without changes inTrkareceptor mRNA levels. Macrophage secretions from PCO-SON rats decreased androstenedione and stimulated progesterone release in PCO ovaries, compared to macrophage secretions from PCO rats. No changes were observed in ovarian estradiol response. These findings emphasize the importance of the SON in spleen MΦ, since its manipulation leads to secondary modifications of immunological and neural mediators, which might influence ovarian steroidogenesis. In PCO ovaries, the reduction of androstenedione and the improvement of progesterone release induced by PCO-SON MΦ secretion, might be beneficial considering the hormonal anomalies characteristic of PCOS. We present functional evidence that modulation of the immune-endocrine function by peripheral sympathetic nervous system might have implications for understanding the pathophysiology of PCOS.
Porcupine inhibitors impair trabecular and cortical bone mass and strength in mice
Authors: Funck-Brentano Thomas , Nilsson Karin H , Brommage Robert , Henning Petra , Lerner Ulf H , Koskela Antti , Tuukkanen Juha , Cohen-Solal Martine , Movérare-Skrtic Sofia , Ohlsson Claes
Published: May 2018

WNT signaling is involved in the tumorigenesis of various cancers and regulates bone homeostasis. Palmitoleoylation of WNTs by Porcupine is required for WNT activity. Porcupine inhibitors are under development for cancer therapy. As the possible side effects of Porcupine inhibitors on bone health are unknown, we determined their effects on bone mass and strength. Twelve-week-old C57BL/6N female mice were treated by the Porcupine inhibitors LGK974 (low dose = 3 mg/kg/day; high dose = 6 mg/kg/day) or Wnt-C59 (10 mg/kg/day) or vehicle for 3 weeks. Bone parameters were assessed by serum biomarkers, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, µCT and histomorphometry. Bone strength was measured by the 3-point bending test. The Porcupine inhibitors were well tolerated demonstrated by normal body weight. Both doses of LGK974 and Wnt-C59 reduced total body bone mineral density compared with vehicle treatment (P < 0.001). Cortical thickness of the femur shaft (P < 0.001) and trabecular bone volume fraction in the vertebral body (P < 0.001) were reduced by treatment with LGK974 or Wnt-C59. Porcupine inhibition reduced bone strength in the tibia (P < 0.05). The cortical bone loss was the result of impaired periosteal bone formation and increased endocortical bone resorption and the trabecular bone loss was caused by reduced trabecular bone formation and increased bone resorption. Porcupine inhibitors exert deleterious effects on bone mass and strength caused by a combination of reduced bone formation and increased bone resorption. We suggest that cancer targeted therapies using Porcupine inhibitors may increase the risk of fractures.
New plant associations for Monalonion velezangeli (Hemiptera: Miridae) in green urban areas of Bogotá (Colombia)
Authors: Ocampo Flórez Valentina , Durán Prieto Juliana , Albornoz Marcela , Forero Dimitri
Published: May 2018

Monalonion velezangeli Carvalho and Costa (Hemiptera: Miridae) es un mírido polífago reconocido como una de las especies plaga más importantes del café y el aguacate en regiones rurales de Colombia. M. velezangeli es reportado por primera vez en áreas verdes urbanas en la cordillera de los Andes en la ciudad de Bogotá (Colombia). Los especímenes fueron recolectados en ocho especies de árboles plantados en la ciudad, de los cuales cinco representan nuevas asociaciones de M. velezangeli. La especie Schinus molle L. (Anacardiaceae) es por primera vez reportada como nueva planta hospedera afectada por M. velezangeli bajo las condiciones urbanas.
Evaluación de los modelos de gestión de proyectos rurales de agua potable y saneamiento básico implementados en los llanos de Colombia
Authors: Rivera-Contreras Alvaro Luis
Published: May 2018

Esta investigación busca diagnosticar los modelos de gestión de proyectos rurales de agua potable y saneamiento básico utilizando tres niveles de gobierno en la Orinoquia Colombiana. Se recolectaron 200 proyectos provenientes de la autoridad ambiental regional, gobernación regional y alcaldía municipal. Se seleccionaron 42 proyectos formulados y ejecutados, se utilizaron como insumo para llevara cabo un análisis cualitativo integral de 14 variables. De acuerdo con los resultados no tuvieron en cuenta variables como cambios tecnológicos, sectorización y tipo de comunidades. Variables como SIG, evaluación socioeconómica, participación ciudadana y cobertura fueron tenidas en cuenta parcialmente y variables que se tuvieron en cuenta fueron apropiación tecnológica, RAS 2000, gobernabilidad.Los proyectos evaluados tienden a cumplir parcialmente con los requisitos mínimos establecidos por la ley y no cumplen con parámetros que, aunque no son obligatorios, si son importantes para suplir las necesidades cambiantes de las comunidades en saneamiento básico yagua potable.
Insecticidal activity of the ethanolic extract from Croton species against Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)
Authors: Silva Cléia Gomes Vieira , De Oliveira José Candido Selva , Da Camara Claudio Augusto Gomes
Published: May 2018

El objetivo de este trabajo fue estudiar el efecto de los extractos etanólicos de especies de Croton en la polilla del repollo (Plutella xylostella L.). Croton rhamnifolius H.B.K., Croton jacobinensis Baill., Croton sellowii Baill. y Croton micans Muell. C. rhamnifolius (hojas) tuvieron el efecto más letal con una CL50de 14,95 μg mL-1, seguido por C. rhamnifolius (tallos), C. jacobinensis (tallos), C. jacobinensis (hojas),C. sellowii (hojas) y C. sellowii (tallos) con valores de CL50 de 42,40; 116,21; 183,85; 801,36 y 1252 μg mL-1, respectivamente. Las larvas de Plutella xylostella se alimentaron con discos de col y todos los extractos, excepto C. sellowii (tallos), mostraron una duración larval prolongada. Por otra parte, ninguno de los extractos afectó la duración de la etapa de pupas de P. xylostella.
Fitting lactation curves in a Colombian Holstein herd using nonlinear models
Authors: Duque López Norma Patricia , Casellas Vidal Joaquim , Quijano Bernal Jorge Humberto , Casals Costa Ramon , Martí Such Francesc Xavier
Published: May 2018

La caracterización estadística de curvas de lactación de vacas lecheras permite predecir la producción total de leche desde uno o varios registros de control-día. Los objetivos fueron caracterizar la producción de leche en un rebaño Holstein colombiano en el trópico y evaluar el desempeño estadístico de seis modelos para ajustar curvas de lactancia en base a los registros control. Los datos incluyeron 425 lactancias completas y 244.876 registros de control-día de 14 años consecutivos. Los registros de producción de leche ajustada a 305 días, duración de la lactación, pico de producción, tiempo hasta el pico de producción y persistencia de la lactación fueron analizados bajo un modelo lineal mixto univariante, y se evaluaron seis modelos no lineales para el ajuste de curvas de lactación en base a su bondad de ajuste de los registros del día de la prueba. Las vacas promediaron 5830 ± 59 kg, 330 ± 3 días, 27,7 ± 0,3 kg, 4,7 ± 0,1 semanas y 63,1 ± 0,6% para leche ajustada a 305 días, duración de lactación, producción al pico, tiempo al pico y persistencia durante 6 meses, respectivamente. La producción a 305 días, la duración de lactación, y la producción al pico aumentaron con el número de partos. El mejor ajuste para cada curva de lactancia se alcanzó con el modelo en dos fases para el ajuste de curvas de lactancia de Grossman y Koops, ideal para fines técnicos y de investigación, mientras que el modelo de Wood sería mejor para uso ganadero.
Effect of cover crops residues on crambe cultivation
Authors: Vendruscolo Eduardo Pradi , Brandão Daniel Cardoso , Nascimento Lucas Marquezan , Campos Luiz Fernandes Cardoso , Silva Neto Carlos De Melo , Leandro Wilson Mozena
Published: May 2018

El cultivo de Crambe abyssinica, es explotado comercialmente en Brasil, así la importancia de desarrollar estudios que posibiliten el perfeccionamiento de las técnicas involucradas en su producción. La plantación sobre restos culturales de diferentes especies de cobertura puede aumentar el desarrollo vegetativo y productivo del crambe. Así, el objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar el desarrollo vegetativo y reproductivo del crambe cultivado sobre restos culturales de diferentes especies, en sucesión al cultivo de lechuga crespa. El delineamiento experimental utilizado fue en bloques al azar. Los tratamientos correspondieron a restos culturales de plantas de cobertura, siendo estas: crotalária (Crotalaria juncea), frijol guandu (Cajanus cajan), frijol de porco (Canavalia ensiformis), milheto (Pennisetum glaucum) y sorgo (Sorghum bicolor), además de un tratamiento control, con uso de vegetación espontánea. A los 49 días se evaluó altura de planta, diámetro de tallo, número de hojas, contenido relativo de clorofila, número de ramas laterales, masa seca y fresca de la parte aérea. Las variables productivas se evaluaron a los 95 días después de la siembra, obteniendo la masa de granos por planta, el peso hectolitro de los granos. Posteriormente fue estimada la productividad de cada tratamiento y el ingreso bruto. Se verificó que mantener los restos culturales de plantas de cobertura beneficia el desarrollo vegetativo de la cultura de crambe y no altera la productividad de los granos. Esta técnica aumenta el beneficio económico del cultivo, siendo recomendada durante el barbecho, en detrimento del manejo de plantas espontáneas.
Estimates of parameters, prediction and selection of an oil palm population in Ecuador
Authors: Ortega Cedillo Digner , Barrera Carlos Felipe , Ortega Cedillo Jorge , Orellana Carrera Jorge , Vilela de Resende Marcos Deon , Cruz Cosme Damião
Published: May 2018

Fue empleado el método REML/BLUP para estimar los parámetros genéticos, y seleccionar los mejores individuos provenientes de una población de hermanos germanos de Dura x Dura, a partir de un análisis de correlación entre caracteres, realizando un agrupamiento de familias por disimilaridad multivariada y determinación del número de medidas repetidas necesarias para la selección de las características (número y peso medio de racimos). Fueron evaluadas 24 familias procedentes de tres ensayos del banco de germoplasma de la estación experimental Santo Domingo del INIAP en Ecuador. La evaluación fue realizada en un periodo de cinco años, empleando un diseño en bloques al azar, con doce plantas por parcela y cuatro repeticiones. La variabilidad de la población en relación a las características evaluadas y heredabilidad de individuos dentro del bloque, similar a la encontrada dentro de familias en las parcelas. La ganancia genética de las 10 plantas seleccionadas representa un 43% superior a la media general. La correlación fue baja y negativa para número de racimos y peso medio de racimos. Con base en el agrupamiento de Tocher se obtuvieron seis grupos, donde el grupo IV agrupa las familias seleccionadas por el Rank-medio multivariado (3A, 5C y 7B). Se puede concluir que las estimativas obtenidas por el BLUP, estimulan la continuidad del programa de mejoramiento genético de racimos, con posibilidad de maximizar las ganancias genéticas en generaciones futuras.
Composition and removal of nutrients by the harvested fruit of avocado cv. Hass in Antioquia
Authors: Tamayo V Álvaro , Bernal E. Jorge A. , Díaz D. Cipriano A.
Published: May 2018

En tres zonas productoras de Antioquia (El Retiro, El Peñol y Amagá), se seleccionaron tres huertos de aguacate cv Hass, con el fin de cuantificar la cantidad de nutrientes removidos por el fruto. Se usó un diseño completamente al azar con 12 repeticiones (árboles), para lo cual se colectaron 25 frutos/árbol, de donde se obtuvo el peso fresco y seco de la epidermis, la pulpa, la testa y la semilla. En cada estructura del fruto, se determinó la concentración de N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn y B y se calculó la remoción de cada uno de ellos. El tejido con mayor concentración de nutrientes fue la testa. El nutrimento con mayor concentración en los cuatro tejidos fue K seguido de N. La remoción total por el fruto fresco, en kg t-1, para K fue de 4; N 3,3; S 0,56; Mg 0,51; Ca 0,31; 0,48 P y en g t-1 para el Fe fue 0,45; B 0,2; Zn 0,11; Mn 0,01 y Cu 0,03.
Az élelmiszerek rosttartalmának antioxidáns hatása
Authors: Mézes Miklós , Erdélyi Márta
Published: May 2018

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Antioxidants have some health benefit, but up to now there was less attention paid to the antioxidant properties of dietary fibre. The antioxidant effect of dietary fibre is based on the polyphenol compounds bound to polysaccharide complexes, which are released in the gut and functioning as antioxidants. Another type of antioxidant, calcium fructoborate was also isolated from plant cell wall. It has a marked antioxidant capacity, however, its active component is not a polyphenol, but the boron. There are lots of food plants which have relatively high antioxidant dietary fibre content, thus they support the antioxidant defence of the gastrointestinal tract, and consequently the whole body. The important ones in human nutrition are for instance cereal grains, cabbage, grape pomace, coffee bean or guava. There are different polyphenol compounds in the antioxidant dietary fibres in the plants, therefore their antioxidant capacity varies, but it is approximately equivalent to 50–100 mg DL-α-tocopherol per gram. This antioxidant capacity is considerable, and would be suitable for the prevention of some, oxidative stress-related diseases, such as atherosclerosis or other cardiovascular diseases, and colorectal carcinoma. Orv Hetil. 2018; 159(18): 709–712.
Trabalhando com o mito – Leitura intertextual de Daniel 7 e das tradições de Leviathan Behemoth em Apocalipse 13
Authors: Filho José Adriano
Published: May 2018

O Apocalipse de João contém diversas referências às Escrituras Judaicas e a outras tradições do mundo greco-romano, as quais são constantemente recriadas e ressignificadas no desenvolvimento do livro. Considerando que um texto é uma voz que dialoga com outros textos, mas também funciona como eco das vozes de seu tempo, da história de um grupo social, de seus valores e crenças, este artigo procura demonstrar as redes de intertextualidade presente em Ap 13. Estas redes de intertextualidade exemplificam o método inovador de João, o qual se desenvolve em novas direções a partir do texto das Escrituras e do uso de modelos míticos conhecidos das culturas do Mediterrâneo Oriental. A narrativa Ap 13 combina os quatro monstros da visão de Dn 7 num único monstro, mais as imagens de Leviathan e Behemoth, o que resulta uma interpretação do poder vigente da sua época como a incorporação dos poderes destrutivos na história.Revelation of John contains several references to the Jewish Scriptures and other Greek and Roman traditions, which are constantly recreated and re-signified in the development of the book. Considering that a text is both a voice that dialogues with other texts and acts as an echo of the voices of its time, the history of a social group, its values and beliefs, this paper seeks to demonstrate the networks of intertextuality in Rev 13. These networks of intertextuality exemplify John’s innovative method, which develops in new directions from the text of Scripture and mythical patterns of Eastern Mediterranean cultures. The narrative of Rev 13 combines the four monsters of the vision of Dan 7 in a single monster, plus the images of Leviathan and Behemoth, resulting in an interpretation of the current power of his time as the incorporation of destructive powers into history.
O Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso (TCC) no Mestrado Profissional (MP): um estudo de caso do MP em Ciências das Religiões da Faculdade Unida (UNIDA)
Authors: Mesquiati de Oliveira David , De Paula Brotto Julio Cezar
Published: May 2018

O artigo traz os resultados da pesquisa realizada junto ao Mestrado Profissional em Ciências das Religiões da Faculdade Unida de Vitória, ES, (MPCR-UNIDA) e teve como objetivo avaliar o produto do referido mestrado na forma de Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso (TCC). Discorre sobre questões normativas relativas ao Mestrado Profissional e sobre as especificidades do Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso visto a partir da política governamental da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES, Ministério da Educação). Apresenta um histórico sobre o estabelecimento e desenvolvimento do MPCR-UNIDA, que abrange o período de 2011 a 2016. A metodologia utilizada para análise dos dados ateve-se às seguintes categorias: crescimento quantitativo de alunos matriculados no curso, interdisciplinaridade, regionalidade das pesquisas e as temáticas dos TCC aprovados.
Maria no Brasil contemporâneo: libertadora, carismática e pop
Authors: Portella Rodrigo
Published: May 2018

O artigo pretende visualizar alguns rostos que a Virgem Maria tem assumido no Brasil nos últimos 40 anos. Para tal objetivo se fez o seguinte recorte: Maria na teologia da libertação; Maria na renovação carismática católica. Como adendo, também se faz breve análise de Maria na cultura pop, análise que, neste caso, extrapola as fronteiras nacionais. É pretendido, portanto, apresentar como as sensibilidades teológicas e eclesiais contemporâneas, particularmente no Brasil, têm interpretado, simbolicamente, a figura de Maria, tanto no interior da Igreja Católica (os dois primeiros casos) como fora dela. Pelos limites impostos a um artigo, discute-se, aqui, apenas alguns casos específicos que, entretanto, poderiam servir como paradigmas. A metodologia é baseada na ciência da religião em diálogo com a teologia, e na análise de material devocional literário, musical e iconológico. A partir desta metodologia e do material utilizado na pesquisa, é compreendido que a fé católica, em suas expressões populares e, também, teológicas, busca, contemporaneamente, a interpretação sobre Maria ancorada em sensibilidades que, logicamente, em muito devem aos contextos sociais, políticos, econômicos e culturais em que está inserida.
Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Short Implants Placed in the Posterior Mandible: A 1-Year Pilot Split-Mouth Study
Authors: Adánez Mireia Haro , Brezavšček Miha , Vach Kirstin , Fonseca Manrique , Att Wael
Published: May 2018

In many cases, due to anatomical limitations, the placement of regular-length implants cannot be facilitated without the performance of advanced surgical procedures. However, these are associated with morbidity, prolonged treatment time, and costs. To overcome such disadvantages, short implants were introduced. The aim of this prospective pilot split-mouth study was to compare the clinical outcome between short implants (7 mm) and regular-length (≥10 mm) implants placed in the posterior mandible after 1 year of prosthetic delivery. Ten patients received 4 implants in the posterior mandible. Two short implants were placed in one side and 2 regular-length implants were placed contralaterally. These were restored by means of splinted screw-retained metal-ceramic crowns. Marginal bone loss (MBL) and soft-tissue parameters were compared. No implant failed. Both types of implants showed success rates of 90% and survival rates of 100%. From prosthetic delivery to 1 year post-loading a bone gain of +0.29 mm for short implants and +0.19 mm for regular-length implants was present without showing any statistically significant differences in MBL between the 2 implant types (P > .05). Bleeding on probing, clinical attachment level, probing depth, and crown-to-implant ratio did not show any statistically significant differences between the 2 implant lengths (P > .05). One case of chipping occurred in the regular-length implant group, leading to a prosthetic survival rate of 95%. Short implants showed a prosthetic survival rate of 100%. After 1 year, short implants showed comparable clinical outcomes to that of regular-length implants, making them a viable treatment option in the posterior mandible.
Adaptive capabilities for road agencies in emerging economies
Authors: Male Steven , Aritua Bernard , Anyala Michael
Published: May 2018

Organisations internationally are embracing asset management (AM) as a capability with significant levels of investment in infrastructure assets. The paper’s perspective is rooted in the concept of organisational capabilities. A model for an enhanced AM capability is presented, which includes portfolio, programme and project management and the intelligent client function. The research methodology is qualitative and iterative and builds theory and organisational models from case study data. To reflect the authors’ reasoning, cases are grounded in relevant literature. Four case studies are presented sequentially. Two are from emerging economies; one presents a longitudinal model using the enhanced AM capability. Two are from the UK, demonstrating complementary transformation programmes for building AM capabilities in road agencies. The intention is subsequently to combine these models into an organisational archetype for emerging economies, encompassing enhanced AM capability, whole-life value and whole-life asset investment. The paper concludes that for emerging economies, systemic long-term funding is necessary to support transformation initiatives in AM, which inevitably encompasses institutional and organisational change programmes. To ensure sustainable implementation of these initiatives, project-driven investment to create or tap into organisational capabilities based on a primary investment in physical infrastructure is insufficient.
Orientação profissional no ensino médio: revisão de estudos da psicologia brasileira
Authors: Sobral Helenizia Santos , Fernandes Sheyla Christine Santos
Published: May 2018

Tendo como temática a orientação profissional (OP) no ensino médio, elaboramos este artigo com o objetivo de realizar uma revisão sistemática sobre os estudos da psicologia brasileira acerca do referido tema. Para isso utilizamos cinco bases de dados: LILACS (Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde), Index Psi, SciELO (Scientific Eletronic Library Online), PePSIC e PsycINFO. Ao término da análise nos restaram 29 artigos, sendo 04 artigos teóricos e 25 artigos empíricos. As bases teóricas mais utilizadas foram a psicologia positiva e as teorias sociocognitiva e comunitária. Nos artigos empíricos verificamos que a temática mais frequente foi o uso de escalas, que visam mensurar a relação dos fatores por elas avaliados e a OP. Como exemplo dessas escalas podemos citar: Escala de Maturidade para Escolha Profissional- EMEP; Escala de Aconselhamento Profissional –EAP; e Escala de Atribuição e Eficácia para Atividades Ocupacionais – EAAOC. Os periódicos científicos que mais publicaram trabalhos sobre essa temática foram aqueles nos quais a OP é tema central de suas publicações. Ficou constatado que nos últimos anos as publicações envolvendo o tema tem diminuído consideravelmente se comparadas à década passada.
Comparative evaluation of topical and intravenous lignocaine for insertion of laryngeal mask airway with propofol
Authors: Ahmed Saba , Jain Namrata , Saksena Sanjay
Published: May 2018

Background: Objective of present study to determine that administration of Intravenous Lignocaine prior to propofol is as effective as topically on the posterior oropharynx for LMA insertion.Methods: 60 patients of age group 16-45years of both sexes, ASA Grade I and II undergoing elective surgeries. Group 1: (n=30) Patients receiving Lignocaine 1.5 mg/kg IV over 30 seconds. Group 2: (n=30) Patients receiving lignocaine aerosol 40 mg topically. Conditions of LMA insertion, gagging laryngospasm ,coughing noted at time of insertion, ECG, NIBP, SPO2 and ETCO2 were recorded according to scheduled times.Results: In Conditions of insertion, difference between groups reached significance, p<0.05. In groups at first min, rise in heart rate, fall in DSP, SBP and MAP was significant. At two and three minutes post LMA insertion these parameters change slightly but statistically not significant.Conclusions: Topical Lignocaine 10% aerosol prior to propofol induction provides excellent conditions for LMA insertion without the use of neuromuscular blockages.
Estilo de vida saludable en estudiantes de enfermería del Estado de México
Authors: Morales Matiana , Gómez M. Vicenta , García R. Cleotilde , Chaparro-Díaz Lorena , Carreño-Moreno Sonia
Published: May 2018

Los estilos de vida de los jóvenes universitarios y la transición a la adultez influyen en los comportamientos y los hábitos de vida haciéndolos más vulnerables. Objetivo: describir el estilo de vida saludable de los estudiantes de enfermería de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México. Materiales y método: se realizó un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal con 883 estudiantes de enfermería. Se utilizó el cuestionario Estilo de Vida Saludable y Salud en Estudiantes Universitarios EVISAUN versión 3. El estudio contó con aval académico para su desarrollo. Resultados: el perfil de los participantes fue femenino, edad promedio de 21 años, dependientes económicamente, y algunos con vinculación laboral. Se encontró nivel de actividad física moderado, y estado de salud y calidad de vida bueno y regular. Las medidas antropométricas muestran un índice de masa corporal promedio de 23,8-24,35 (normal) y circunferencia abdominal dentro de los parámetros normales. El patrón de descanso y sueño es malo, el nivel de estrés alto y las prácticas alimentarias son poco saludables. Conclusión: los resultados muestran que hay factores de riesgo en el estilo de vida de los estudiantes de enfermería participantes. Esto puede mejorarse si se fortalece la adopción de prácticas saludables progresivas que no impliquen cambios drásticos sino transiciones saludables
Contribución de la investigación a la educación en sexualidad para prevenir el embarazo en adolescentes
Authors: Vanegas de A. Blanca Cecilia , Pabón G. Marcela , Plata de S. Rita Cecilia
Published: May 2018

Objetivo: analizar las investigaciones publicadas en la literatura entre el 2007 y el 2016 acerca de intervenciones educativas en sexualidad que favorecen la prevención del embarazo en adolescentes. Método: este estudio cualitativo se desarrolló en tres fases: 1) diseño del formato para recolección de datos, 2) búsqueda de información, y 3) análisis y descripción de resultados. Se consultaron reconocidas bases de datos científicas, como Lilacs, Scielo y Medline, entre otras. Se seleccionaron 23 estudios que cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. Resultados: entre los hallazgos sobresalientes, se observa que la mayoría de intervenciones educativas han sido desarrolladas por profesionales de la salud, especialmente en enfermería. Predominan diseños cuasiexperimentales con evaluación pre y posintervención. En cuanto a los temas tratados, se da prioridad a las relaciones sexuales, los riesgos, las consecuencias y las complicaciones del embarazo en la adolescencia; en ocasiones, se incluyen temas que se acercan a una visión integral. La mayoría de autores afirman que, después de su intervención, los participantes mejoraron sus conocimientos; en algunos casos, también sus actitudes y habilidades sobre los temas tratados. Conclusiones: se concluye que el mayor énfasis va dirigido al componente biológico de la sexualidad, lo que sugiere la necesidad de tener una visión más integral, que considere los aspectos psicosociales y culturales, para un efectivo abordaje en la búsqueda de la disminución del embarazo en la adolescencia
Violencia de pareja en la mujer que vive con VIH
Authors: Arévalo-Mora Leonardo
Published: May 2018

En los casos de violencia contra mujeres con VIH, se presentan consecuencias para ellas en todos los ámbitos, incluidas la pérdida del apoyo social, rechazo social, abandono, violación de confidencialidad y aumento en el estigma a la persona diagnosticada. A largo plazo estas situaciones llevan a disolución matrimonial, abandono, culpa y negación a asistir a la consulta en los programas de atención. Dada la evolución del manejo de la infección por el VIH, y para comprender los fenómenos socioculturales que la han acompañado, se hace necesario obtener datos recientes con respecto a la relación entre el VIH y la violencia de pareja contra la mujer. Se realizó esta revisión de literatura científica para conocer en profundidad esta problemática y llevar al lector a una comprensión de la realidad que afecta a las pacientes que viven con el virus. Esta revisión incluyó artículos en inglés y español, disponibles en diferentes bases de datos, como Pubmed, Embase, Scielo, Psychology and Behavioral Science Collection, Academic Search, Ebscohost Collection, sistema integrado de búsqueda CRAI-UR y Opengrey. Se encontró que existe una relación entre los actos de violencia de género y el vivir con infección por el VIH, y que este tipo de violencia tiene repercusiones sociales que, según el grupo etario afectado, llevan a ausentismo y bajo rendimiento escolar, disminución en el rendimiento laboral y baja autoestima, con lo que la mujer experimenta síntomas de depresión y ansiedad.
Análise comparativa de indicadores de sustentabilidade entre os estados da Amazônia Legal
Authors: Vale Francinelli Angeli Francisco do , Toledo Peter Mann de , Vieira Ima Célia Guimarães
Published: May 2018

Neste trabalho, buscou-se elaborar um panorama da sustentabilidade dos nove estados da Amazônia Legal, com base em cinco dimensões, 13 temas e 54 indicadores que compõem o Índice de Desenvolvimento Sustentável – IDS. Os resultados indicam que há diferenças nos níveis de sustentabilidade dos estados. Apenas Roraima foi classificado com um desempenho aceitável do IDS, enquanto o Maranhão apresentou nível crítico e os outros estados se mantiveram na faixa de alerta. As particularidades e vulnerabilidades de cada estado refletem as condicionantes históricas, as características geográficas e os modelos de desenvolvimento adotados. Considera-se que o IDS é uma ferramenta eficaz de avaliação devido à sua capacidade de abordar os temas essenciais da sustentabilidade e por sua simplicidade metodológica.
Tratamento das águas residuais têxteis com fungos:
Authors: Chicatto Juliane Andressa , Gonçalves Marcel Jefferson , Altmajer-Vaz Deisi , Tavares Lorena Benathar Ballod
Published: May 2018

A descoloração dos efluentes industriais representa um desafio considerável, pois certos corantes sãoresistentes à degradação. São utilizados métodos químicos, físicos e biológicos para a remoção decorantes dos efluentes industriais têxteis, no entanto, os tratamentos convencionais desses efluentesnão são efetivos na remoção de corantes, na verdade, possuem várias desvantagens, tais como: oalto custo dos produtos químicos usados, a geração de resíduos secundários perigosos, seu problemade descarte e aplicabilidade limitada. Uma cultura de fungos tem a capacidade de aclimatar seumetabolismo frente a mudanças nas condições ambientais. Essa habilidade é vital para sua existência.As enzimas intra e extracelulares ajudam na atividade metabólica e possuem capacidade paradegradar vários corantes presentes nas águas residuais têxteis. Devido a elas, as culturas de fungosparecem ser adequadas para a degradação de corantes em águas residuais têxteis. Por estas razões, opropósito desta revisão de abordagem interdisciplinar é fornecer soluções inovadoras para problemasambientais, em particular, para melhorar o tratamento de efluentes têxteis industriais com o uso debiomassa gerada na agroindústria, como a extração de palmito (Bactris gasipaes).
Onde ecossistemas, pessoas e saúde se encontram:
Authors: Oestreicher Jordan S. , Buse Chris , Brisbois Ben , Patrick Rebecca , Jenkins Aaron , Kingsley Jonathan , Távora Renata , Fatorelli Leandra
Published: May 2018

As mudanças ambientais antrópicas despertaram a atenção para a importância dos ecossistemas como fundamentais para sustentar a saúde e o bem-estar humanos. Várias escolas de pensamento e campos de atuação em pesquisa e ação buscam compreender a saúde e os fenômenos sociais e ecológicos associados. Apresentamos 18 desses campos de atuação destacando seus elementos comuns e divergências. Eles convergem em torno do cruzamento de fronteiras disciplinares e na aplicação do pensamento sistêmico, enquanto as principais diferenças são encontradas nas metodologias, nos enfoques de pesquisa e no enquadramento dos problemas. Embora os campos busquem promover a saúde pelos caminhos sustentáveis e equitativos, as abordagens despolitizadas e a-históricas continuam sendo parte da prática padrão. Pesquisas futuras requerem um compromisso maior na avaliação das nossas próprias condutas como atores políticos e na promoção de novos espaços de discussões sobre a dinâmica de poder, a fim de (re)centralizar os participantes nas metodologias de pesquisa.
Abordagens ecossistêmicas em saúde, ambiente e sustentabilidade:
Authors: Augusto Lia Giraldo da Silva , Mertens Frédéric
Published: May 2018

As abordagens ecossistêmicas em saúde, ou Ecosaúde, buscam compreender a saúde humana a partir do estudo das interações entre os diversos componentes dos sistemas socioecológicos. Estas abordagens vinculam pesquisas científicas, experiências participativas e ação coletiva em múltiplos níveis, de modo a promover a saúde humana e a sustentabilidade dos ecossistemas.
Energy Dependence of Total Cross Sections for Reactions with 4, 6he, 6, 7, 9li Nuclei
Authors: Penionzhkevich Yu , Sobolev Yu , Samarin V , Naumenko M
Published: May 2018

The paper presents the results of measurement of the total cross sections for reactions 4,6He + Si and 6,7,9Li + Si in the beam energy range 5−50 A⋅MeV. The enhancements of the total cross sections for reaction 6He + Si compared with reaction 4He + Si, and 9Li + Si compared with reactions 6,7Li + Si have been observed. The performed microscopic analysis of total cross sections for reactions 6He + Si and 9Li + Si based on numerical solution of the time-dependent Schrödinger equation for external neutrons of projectile nuclei 6He and 9Li yielded good agreement with experimental data.
8He Spectroscopy in Stopped Pion Absorption By 9Be
Authors: Chernyshev B A , Gurov Y B , Lapushkin S V , Leonova T I , Pritula R V , Sandukovsky V G
Published: May 2018

Level structure of 8He has been studied in the reaction of stopped pion absorption by 9Be nuclei. The missing mass spectrum in the range 0 MeV ≤ MM ≤ 10 MeV has been described by the superposition of phase-space distributions and the three states of 8He. Parameters of these states have been compared with data of other experimental and theoretical works.
Initial State Fluctuations and Complete Destruction of the Projectile Nucleus in Interactions of Asymmetric Nuclei at High Energies
Authors: Dmitrieva E , Fedosimova A , Fisenko A , Grushevskaya E , Ibraimova S , Izbasarov M , Kozhamkulov T , Lebedev I , Ospanov N , Temiraliev A , Temiraliev T , Tursunov R
Published: May 2018

A study of characteristics of the events of complete destruction of the projectile nucleus in the interactions between asymmetric nuclei for different initial states of the collision, is performed. In the interactions of the sulfur nuclei with heavy emulsion nuclei at energy 200 AGeV, anomalous high number of events the complete destruction of the projectile nuclei, is observed. The high probability of such events depends on the energy of interaction (it is not detected in the interactions of the sulfur nuclei with emulsion nuclei at energy of 3.7 AGeV), on the degree of asymmetry of the interacting nuclei (it is not detected in interactions of the sulfur nuclei with light emulsion nuclei) and on initial state of interaction (it is not detected in peripheral collisions). These events are characterized by high multiplicity of secondary particles and narrow angular distribution at large angles (they form narrow peak in the region of small values of average pseudorapidity).
New Neutron Lifetime Measurements with the Big Gravitational Trap and Review of Neutron Lifetime Data
Authors: Serebrov A P , Kolomensky E A , Fomin A K , Krasnoschekova I A , Vassiljev A V , Prudnikov D M , Shoka I V , Chechkin A V , Chaikovskiy M E , Varlamov V E , Ivanov S N , Pirozhkov A N , Geltenbort P , Zimmer O , Jenke T , Van der Grinten M , Tucker M
Published: May 2018

Neutron lifetime is one of the most important physical constants which determines parameters of the weak interaction and predictions of primordial nucleosynthesis theory. In our experiment we measure the storage time of UCN in the material trap coated with a hydrogen-free fluorine-containing polymer (Fomblin grease UT-18). The stability of this coating to multiple thermal cycles between 80 K and 300 K was tested. The achieved storage time is only 1.5% less than free neutron lifetime. Using additional surface, which can be plunged into the trap to change the collision frequency of UCN with walls, we calculate free neutron lifetime by extrapolation to zero collision frequency. The result of the measurements with this new experimental setup is
Extension of the Space Experiment GRIS Onboard the ISS Capabilities: Registration of Short Gamma-ray Bursts and TGF
Authors: Glyanenko A S , Lupar E E , Trofimov Y A , Faradzhaev R M , Yurov V N
Published: May 2018

The unique capabilities of the detector, based on the CeBr3 crystal (very short flashing time) allow us to expand the range of problems solved in the GRIS experiment. In addition to registering solar flares that have characteristic times per second÷minute, this detector allows solving problems in identifying and recording characteristics of geophysical and astrophysical events (short gamma-ray bursts - SGRB and terrestial gamma-ray flares - TGF) in the time range of 10μs÷1 ms. The modification of the hardware of the GRIS device for solving these problems is described and discussed in this paper.
Open Charm Measurements at CERN SPS Energies with the New Vertex Detector of the NA61/SHINE Experiment
Authors: Merzlaya A
Published: May 2018

The heavy-ion programme of the NA61/SHINE experiment at the CERN SPS has been expanded to allow precise measurements of exotic particles with short lifetime. The study of open charm meson production is a sensitive tool for new detailed investigations of the properties of hot and dense matter formed in nucleus-nucleus collisions. In particular, it offers new possibilities for studies of such phenomena as in- medium parton energy loss and quarkonium dissociation and possible regeneration, thus providing new information to probe deconfinement. A new high resolution Vertex Detector was designed for the NA61/SHINE experiment for measurements of the very rare processes of open charm production in nucleus- nucleus collisions at the SPS. It will meet the challenges of track registration and of very precise spatial resolution in primary and secondary vertex reconstruction required for the identification of
Search for Collective Phenomena in High Multiplicity Events at Nuclotron and U-70
Authors: Avdeichikov V , Bogdanova G , Borzunov Y , Gavrischuk O , Golovnya S , Dunin V , Kireev V , Kokoulina E , Kutov A , Mironov I , Nikitin V , Pokatashkin G , Putyrsky M , Riadovikov V , Roufanov I , Shulyakovsky R , Timoshin S , Volkov V , Vorobiev A
Published: May 2018

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Angular Correlations with Charmed Hadrons in the Monte-Carlo Model with String Repulsion
Authors: Altsybeev I G , Feofilov G A
Published: May 2018

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Measurement of W and Z Boson Production in 5 TeV pp, p+Pb and Pb+Pb Collisions with the ATLAS Detector
Authors: Janus P
Published: May 2018

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Nucleon Resonance Structure from CLAS and CLAS12 Experiments
Authors: Klimenko V A , Golovach E N , Ishkhanov B S , Isupov E L , Mokeev V I
Published: May 2018

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