bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“I'll Never Know Exactly Who Did What”: Broadway Composers as Musical Collaborators
Authors: McHugh Dominic
Published: December 2015

Though published vocal scores of Broadway musicals imply sole musical authorship the archives reveal a more complex picture. Five case studies illustrate different approaches to the compositional process in the 1940s and 1950s: Richard Rodgers, who produced fair copies in piano-vocal score for each of his songs; Cole Porter, who regularly used an amanuensis but sometimes produced fair copies; Frank Loesser, who initially used an amanuensis but later in his career produced detailed fragments of music for his arrangers to turn into performance scores; Frederick Loewe, who worked closely with an arranger to produce fair copies; and Robert Wright and George Forrest, who went through a complicated process of selecting and adapting the work of composers of art music such as Borodin and Rachmaninov. Detailed study of the available manuscripts makes clear that score production was nearly always a collaborative activity on Broadway, whether it involved amanuenses, copyists, arrangers, or orchestrators. Although in each of these cases the named composer retains an authorial role, in practical terms the archives reveal them to be “collaborators” rather than “authors,” working as a member of a team to create each performance score. As such, their aims were to facilitate performance events rather than to produce fixed works.
Passiflora dorisiae, una nueva especie en el Subgénero Passiflora (Passifloraceae)
Authors: Esquerre-Ibañez Boris
Published: December 2015

Passiflora dorisiae es descrita e ilustrada como una nueva especie del género Passiflora (Passifloraceae) para los bosques de neblina occidentales del noroeste del Perú. P. dorisiae es muy similar a P. lawessonii del Ecuador pero se diferencia en la estructura interna de la flor al poseer un opérculo erecto con la mitad superior filiforme y filamentos pequeños insertos; brácteas glandular-aserradas; lámina 3-lobada en un 1/3-1/4 de su tamaño, glandular-aserrada en la cara interna de la base; peciolo biglandular ocasionalmente con una glándula adicional distal y en su rango geográfico.
Prevalence of Creatine Deficiency Syndromes in Children With Nonsyndromic Autism
Authors: Schulze Andreas , Bauman Margaret , Tsai Anne Chun-Hui , Reynolds Ann , Roberts Wendy , Anagnostou Evdokia , Cameron Jessie , Nozzolillo Alixandra A. , Chen Shiyi , Kyriakopoulou Lianna , Scherer Stephen W. , Loh Alvin
Published: December 2015

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:

Creatine deficiency may play a role in the neurobiology of autism and may represent a treatable cause of autism. The goal of the study was to ascertain the prevalence of creatine deficiency syndromes (CDSs) in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

METHODS:

In a prospective multicenter study, 443 children were investigated after a confirmed diagnosis of ASD. Random spot urine screening for creatine metabolites (creatine, guanidinoacetate, creatinine, and arginine) with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and second-tier testing with high-performance liquid chromatography methodology was followed by recall testing in 24-hour urines and confirmatory testing by Sanger-based DNA sequencing of GAMT, GATM, and SLC6A8 genes. Additional diagnostic tests included plasma creatine metabolites and in vivo brain proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The creatine metabolites in spot urine in the autism group were compared with 128 healthy controls controlled for age.

RESULTS:

In 443 subjects with ASD investigated for CDS, we had 0 events (event: 0, 95% confidence interval 0–0.0068), therefore with 95% confidence the prevalence of CDS is <7 in 1000 children with ASD. The autism and control groups did not vary in terms of creatine metabolites (P > .0125) in urine.

CONCLUSION

Our study revealed a very low prevalence of CDS in children with nonsyndromic ASD and no obvious association between creatine metabolites and autism. Unlike our study population, we expect more frequent CDS among children with severe developmental delay, speech impairment, seizures, and movement disorders in addition to impairments in social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors.
The Key Roles For The Nurse In Acute Heart Failure Management
Authors: Riley Jillian ,   National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London, UK
Published: December 2015

The key roles for the nurse in the management of heart failure have largely focused on the follow up and monitoring of patients at high risk of hospital (re)admission. Studies reported an improvement in outcome for patients followed up by a multidisciplinary care team in which a nurse was a key player. Such level of care is now recognised in international guidelines. More recent emphasis on the management of acute heart failure has led to a focus on the contribution by nurses to the entire heart failure journey and their roles in improving patient outcome and the delivery of quality care. This paper focuses on the in-patient admission for acute or decompensated heart failure and discusses the involvement of nurses in achieving an effective heart failure service.
Focused Ultrasound In The Emergency Department For Patients With Acute Heart Failure
Authors: Russell Frances M ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA, Rutz Matt ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA, Pang Peter S ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA,   Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, USA
Published: December 2015

The emergency department (ED) plays a key role in the initial diagnosis and management of acute heart failure (AHF). Despite the advent of novel biomarkers and traditional methods of assessment, such as history, examination, and chest X-ray, diagnosis of the dyspnoeic ED patient is, at times, very challenging. Focused cardiac and pulmonary ultrasound has emerged as a valid, facile and efficient method to aid in the initial diagnosis and management of AHF.
Cardiac Amyloid — An Update
Authors: Dungu Jason N ,   Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, Basildon University Hospital, Basildon, United Kingdom
Published: December 2015

Cardiac amyloidosis is a condition characterised by rapidly progressive heart failure and poor prognosis. The two main subtypes, immunoglobulin light chains (AL) and transthyretin (ATTR), have been investigated extensively in recent years. Cardiac imaging has advanced with the widespread use of cardiac MRI with late gadolinium enhancement imaging and newer techniques including T1 mapping to quantify amyloid burden. Nuclear imaging has developed as a highly accurate method to confirm cardiac amyloid deposits non-invasively with very high sensitivity in ATTR amyloidosis. Despite advances in imaging, cardiac biopsy remains the gold standard diagnostic test to confirm and type amyloidosis. Hereditary ATTR amyloidosis of V122I type has been the focus of important studies in the past year, due to the high prevalence of the amyloidogenic allele in patients of African descent. Recent research concluded a significant number of Afro-Caribbean heart failure patients are likely to have undiagnosed cardiac amyloidosis. Misdiagnosis may lead to inappropriate treatment with potentially harmful ‘standard’ heart failure medications with no evidence base in amyloidosis. Treatment options have, until recently, been limited but cardiac amyloidosis is the focus of novel therapeutic regimes. New insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms resulting in disease have suggested exciting targets for drug therapy.
Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Stratification — An Update
Authors: Liew Reginald ,   Gleneagles Hospital Singapore, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore
Published: December 2015

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) remains a major public health problem worldwide, yet current methods to identify those at greatest risk are inadequate. High-risk individuals may benefit from potentially life-saving treatment, such as insertion of an implantable-cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). However, such treatments are expensive and have their own associated risks. Furthermore, most cases of SCD occur in the general adult population who may be relatively asymptomatic but yet have an underlying predisposition to SCD. Hence, there is great interest and clinical need in improving methods for risk stratification of SCD to identify those at greatest risk and implement the most appropriate treatment. This review provides an update on current risk-stratification methods for SCD in high-risk groups, in particular patients with reduced left ventricular function following acute myocardial infarction and those with non-ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy, and highlights some novel methods that may have a role to play in future risk-stratification schemes. Approaches and challenges for SCD risk stratification among the general public are also discussed.
Myocardial Infarction With Non-obstructive Coronary Arteries — Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Pasupathy Sivabaskari ,   University of Adelaide,   Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Tavella Rosanna ,   University of Adelaide,   Central Adelaide Local Health Network, McRae Simon ,   University of Adelaide,   SA Pathology, Adelaide, SA, Australia, Beltrame John F ,   University of Adelaide,   Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Published: December 2015

MI with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) is an enigma that is being increasingly recognised with the frequent use of angiography following acute MI. To diagnose this condition, it is important to determine the multiple potential underlying mechanisms that may be responsible, many of which require different treatments. This review evaluates the contemporary diagnosis and management of MINOCA.
The Effectiveness of in-service Teacher Training Program at Faculty of Islamic Education and Teacher Training IAIN Imam Bonjol Padang
Authors: Hadeli Hadeli , Sepriyanti Nana
Published: December 2015

The purpose of this research is to reveal: 1. The influence of in-service Teacher Training Program (PLPG) towards the teacher competency as participant of PLPG; 2. The correlation between gender (X1) towards the teachers’ competency as participant of PLPG; .3. The correlation between Age (X2)  towards the teachers’ competency as participant of PLPG; 4. The correlation between years of service towards the teachers’ competency as participant of PLPG; 5. The correlation between the number of  training followed (X4) towards  teachers’ competency as participant of PLPG; and 6. This research used quantitative method. The population of this research is 1.300 teachers of PLPG in 2013. By using Yamane formulation, there are 220 teachers taken as the sample. The data  was analyzed by using t test  and correlation analysis. The findings of the study suggested that: 1. There is a positive influence of PLPG implementation towards teachers’ competency as PLPG participant; 2. There is no significant correlation between gender (X1) and teachers’ competency as PLPG participant; 3. There is a significant correlation between Age (X2) towards teachers’ competency of PLPG; 4. There is no significant correlation between the Years of Service (X3) towards teachers’ competency as the participant of PLPG; 5. There is a significant correlation between the number of Diklat followed  (X4) towards teachers’ competency as the participant of PLPG; and 6. There is a significant correlation between the effectiveness of PLPG (X5) towards teachers’ competency as the participant of PLPG. Keywords: PLPG, LPTK, teacher certificationCopyright © 2015 by Al-Ta'lim All right reserved
Using Informal Articles in Extensive Reading (ER) Program: A Personal Experience
Authors: Umam Chothibul
Published: December 2015

In this digital age, informal articles which contain some valuable informations and extensive input to develop the learners’ language proficiency are easily found on internet or other reading sources. Unfortunately most literature shows that informal articles are not widely used in extensive reading (henceforth ER) program. For this reason, the paper introduces steps procedure in using informal articles as authentic material in one semester ER program for Indonesian EFL college learners. The procedure is developed on the basis of my great interest in creating innovative way in teaching ER at one of the State Institute for Islamic Studies in Indonesia. The proposed steps are expected to be an alternative pathway in teaching ER for English teachers particularly at a college-university level. Keywords: Extensive Reading, informal article.Copyright © 2015 by Al-Ta'lim All right reserved
The Implementation of Technology Approaches to Develop Learners’ Autonomy in Learning English
Authors: Muchlis Meylina
Published: December 2015

Autonomy in learning is about people taking more control over their learning in the classrooms, the purpose of learn languages and the ways in which they learn them. In this way, technology helps much in learning a language. This paper explores the autonomy as more than preference or strategy by the learner; it must be supported in a systematic way by the teacher and the curriculum for the learner to benefit. The characteristics of successful autonomous learner are explained followed by some examples that shown that learners have in common are that their attitudes were developed after they made their own decision for themselves that exclusively studying in the classroom environment was not enough. The paper also emphasis on technology approaches in developing learner autonomy, especially by using the computer and the internet. Newer technology, particularly the latest online systems, however, allows sound, movement, interactivity (for exercises, demonstrations, online discussion, etc), and the incorporation of genuine material for learning. Keywords: Learner autonomy, technology-based approaches, computer, internetCopyright © 2015 by Al-Ta'lim All right reserved
Bentlakó labdarúgó-korosztályok pszichés-mentális jellemzői
Authors: Kiss Zoltán , Fózer-Selmeci Barbara , Csáki István , Bognár József
Published: December 2015

Absztrakt

Elméleti háttér: A fiatal labdarúgók motoros képességei mellett
a pszichés-szociális faktorok is összefüggésben vannak a pályán mutatott
teljesítménnyel. Mivel az utánpótlás korú sportolók esetében ezek korosztályos
jellemzőket mutatnak, érdemes az ez irányú ismereteket tovább bővíteni és a
tehetséggondozás folyamán kiemelten kezelni. Cél: Jelen
kutatásunk célja, hogy kollégiumban lakó fiatal elit labdarúgók pszichés
tulajdonságainak korosztályos jellemzőit megismerjük.
Módszerek: A minta hazánk egyik elit
labdarúgó-akadémiájának kollégiumban lakó fiú növendékei voltak (n = 72), akik a
Sportolói Megküzdési Stratégiák Kérdőívet (ACSI-28), a Sport Motivációs
Kérdőívet (SMS), a Versenyszorongás Skálát (CSAI-2) és az Érzékelt Motivációs
Környezet a Sportban Kérdőívet (PMCSQ-2) töltötték ki. A játékosok pszichés
jellemzőit együttesen és korosztályos összehasonlításban is vizsgáltuk (U16,
U17, U18 és U21). Eredmények: Az eredmények alapján elmondható,
hogy a minta magas értékű belső motivációt, a fejlődésre való törekvést,
kooperatív tanulást, csúcsteljesítményt téthelyzetben, illetve önbizalmat mutat.
Az egyszempontos varianciaanalízisek eredményei alapján elmondható, hogy U16-os
korosztály szomatikus szorongása magasabb, mint az U17-es és U18-as
korosztályoké, ugyanakkor az U18-as játékosok alacsonyabb célkitűzéssel és
mentális felkészültséggel rendelkeznek, mint az U16—U17 játékosok. Emellett az
U21-es korosztály magasabb értékeket mutat a hibázástól való félelem és az
egyenlőtlen elismerés területein, mint az összes többi korosztály (mind p <
0,05). Következtetések: Az edzőknek és a segítő szakembereknek
érdemes figyelembe venni mindezeket a tényezőket, amikor bentlakó sportolókkal
dolgoznak.
Lab-on-a-chip rendszerek a betegágy melletti diagnosztikában
Authors: Szabó Barnabás , Borbíró András , Fürjes Péter
Published: December 2015

The need in modern medicine for near-patient diagnostics being able to accelerate therapeutic decisions and possibly replacing laboratory measurements is significantly growing. Reliable and cost-effective bioanalytical measurement systems are required which – acting as a micro-laboratory – contain integrated biomolecular recognition, sensing, signal processing and complex microfluidic sample preparation modules. These micro- and nanofabricated Lab-on-a-chip systems open new perspectives in the diagnostic supply chain, since they are able even for quantitative, high-precision and immediate analysis of special disease specific molecular markers or their combinations from a single drop of sample. Accordingly, crucial requirements regarding the instruments and the analytical methods are the high selectivity, extremely low detection limit, short response time and integrability into the healthcare information networks. All these features can make the hierarchical examination chain shorten, and revolutionize laboratory diagnostics, evolving a brand new situation in therapeutic intervention. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(52), 2096–2102.
Taxonomic identity of invasive rabbits in Cuba: first record of Eastern Cottontail, Sylvilagus floridanus (Mammalia: Lagomorpha)
Authors: Mancina Carlos A. , García Tió Efrén , Borroto-Páez Rafael , Díaz Hector M. , Cervantes Fernando A.
Published: December 2015

In islands of the West Indian zoogeographical region, rabbits are not native, and wild populations are the result of introductions. Oryctolagus cuniculus is the only lagomorph listed among the introduced mammals of the Cuban archipelago. We analyzed specimens of wild rabbits and we report the occurrence of Sylvilagus floridanus for the first time in Cuba. Capture data suggest that their distribution is currently limited to the west-central region of the island. However, the niche models showed high climatic suitability throughout the majority of Cuba, suggesting a high expansion probability.
Discussion of the Analysis of Self-similar Teletraffic with Long-range Dependence (LRD) at the Network Layer Level
Authors: Millán Ginno , Kaschel Héctor , Lefranc Gastón
Published: December 2015

Traffic streams, sources as well as aggregated traffic flows, often exhibit long-range-dependent (LRD) properties. This paper presents the theoretical foundations to justify that the behavior of traffic in a high-speed computer network can be modeled from a self-similar perspective by limiting its scope of analysis to the network layer, since the most relevant properties of self-similar processes are consistent for use in the formulation of traffic models when performing this specific task.
Adaptive Web Applications for Citizens’ Education. Case Study: Teaching Children the Value of Electrical Energy
Authors: Moisil Ioana , Pitic Alina , Dzitac Simona , Popper Laurentiu
Published: December 2015

Long-term energy saving and reduction of environmental consequences of energy consuming are among the most challenging objectives of our time. People are prone to routine and habit. To change these habits is almost a Sisif’s work. In spite of continuous efforts from environmental specialists, we are witnessing an increase in electricity (and gas) consumption, at least at the level of households. Studies carried on have shown that consumers have in many cases an irrational behaviour. To correct that, researchers are studying consumers’ decision making behaviour and try several intervention measures. In our paper we are presenting the design and development of a web based adaptive system aimed to educate citizens for an electrical energy saving behaviour. The system is composed of three subsystems: adaptation system, user’s profile and knowledge base. We have used a user-centered design approach. For adults, users’ profiles are build taking into account age group, educational level, gender, income, professional aspects, consuming behaviour. A set of questionnaires have been designed in order to collect users’ data. For children, the standard profiles are more complicated and, in function of the age group, can be obtained off line through interviews or/and through online activities (games, quizzes etc.). The knowledge base is build for the electrical energy domain. The adaptation sub-system will present information to the user based on s/he profile. The system is populated with data for users of 6 to 10 years of age. For this users group a social and affective interaction design approach was used.
Agent Technology in Monitoring Systems
Authors: Pătruţ Bogdan , Tomozei Cosmin
Published: December 2015

The aim of this paper is to make a brief presentation of the results obtained by the authors regarding agent technology application in distributed monitoring systems development. Consequently, we would like to present MAgeLan and ContTest as monitoring systems based on intelligent agents technology. Formal aspects regarding intelligent agents will be mentioned. Quantitative issues concerning efficiency, maintenance and reengineering are also to be taken into account.
Distribution of Conyza sp. in Orchards of California and Response to Glyphosate and Paraquat
Authors: Moretti Marcelo L. , Sosnoskie Lynn M. , Shrestha Anil , Wright Steven D. , Hembree Kurt J. , Jasieniuk Marie , Hanson Bradley D.
Published: December 2015

Resistance to glyphosate in hairy fleabane and horseweed is a problem in orchards and vineyards in California. Population genetic analyses suggest that glyphosate resistance evolved multiple times in both species, but it is unknown if resistance to other herbicides is also present. Two approaches of research were undertaken to further evaluate herbicide resistance in Conyza sp. in the perennial crop systems of California. In the initial study, the distribution of Conyza sp. in the Central Valley, using a semistructured field survey, was coupled with evaluation of the presence and level of glyphosate resistance in plants grown from field-collected seed. In a subsequent study, single-seed descendants representing distinct genetic groups were self-pollinated in the greenhouse and these accessions were evaluated for response to glyphosate and paraquat. Conyza sp. were commonly found throughout the Central Valley and glyphosate-resistant individuals were confirmed in all field collections of both species. The level of glyphosate resistance among field collections varied from 5- to 21-fold compared with 50% glyphosate resistance (GR50) of the susceptible, with exception of one region with a GR50 similar to the susceptible. When self-pollinated accessions from different genetic groups were screened, the level of glyphosate resistance, on the basis of GR50 values, ranged from 1.7- to 42.5-fold in hairy fleabane, and 5.9- to 40.3-fold in horseweed. Three accessions of hairy fleabane from different genetic groups were also resistant to paraquat (40.1- to 352.5-fold). One glyphosate-resistant horseweed accession was resistant to paraquat (322.8-fold), which is the first confirmed case in California. All paraquat-resistant accessions of Conyza sp. identified so far have also been resistant to glyphosate, probably because glyphosate resistance is already widespread in the state. Because glyphosate and paraquat resistances are found across a wide geographical range and in accessions from distinct genetic groups, multiple resistant Conyza sp. likely developed independently several times in California.
Availability of pearl producing marine bivalves in south-eastern coast of Bangladesh and culture potentialities
Authors: Rahman Md Ataur , Parvej Mohammed Rashed , Rashid Md Harunor , Hoq Md Enamul
Published: December 2015

The present study was conducted during September 2014 to July 2015 to identify the pearl bearing bivalves in south-eastern coast of Bangladesh and culture potentialities of marine oyster in captivity based on field investigation. A total of 7 pearl bearing bivalve species were identified in the coast with a salinity of 18-34 ppt, pH 8.1-8.3 and water depth ranged 0.2-2.0 meter in their habitat. From the collected bivalves, most abundant oyster species windowpane oyster, Placuna placenta (Linnaeus, 1758) was reared in fiber glass tanks with seawater for a period of 6 months. During rearing highest survival rate of 88% was observed in T1 with sandy and gravel substratum and lowest survival rate of 78% was found in T2 with muddy substratum.  Average temperature and salinity were varied between 24 °C-25 °C and 21-26 ppt respectively. From the reared oyster, highest 54 nos. small pearls in the month of April and lowest 7 pearls in December from a single P. placenta were obtained. The study proved that pearls can be obtained from the marine oysters in captivity in Bangladesh, and this offers large scale culture potentialities in our coast.
DEMANDAS DE ATENÇÃO DO ENFERMEIRO EM UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA PEDIÁTRICA: UMA INVESTIGAÇÃO QUALITATIVA
Authors: Braga Lorena Carvalho , Sousa Francisca Georgina Macedo de , Santos Marinese Herminia , Santos Danilo Marcelo Araujo dos
Published: December 2015

Introdução: Nas Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Pediátricas, o enfermeiro exerce o cuidado à criança, administra, organiza, controla e favorece práticas de cuidar. É um ambiente circundado de situações variadas e complexas que demandam atenção do profissional. Objetivo: Compreender as demandas de atenção que emergem do processo de cuidado do enfermeiro em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica. Casuística e Métodos: Estudo exploratório, descritivo e qualitativo realizado por meio de entrevista não estruturada com 11 enfermeiros da Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica de um Hospital Universitário em São Luís e que desenvolviam atividades por, no mínimo, seis meses na unidade. A análise dos dados foi apoiada nos pressupostos da Análise Temática que consistiu na extração de 642 núcleos de sentido e a construção de quatro temas. Resultados: Os temas revelados foram: Demandas Técnico-Instrumentais que caracterizaram o trabalho do enfermeiro voltado para a realização de tarefas, procedimentos e atribuições; Demandas para Gestão do Trabalho que revelou como os enfermeiros organizam o processo de trabalho e seus fatores limitantes; Demandas para Gestão do Cuidado que demonstrou a enfermagem integrando um ambiente de relações num processo dinâmico de organização do cuidado; Demandas Estruturantes do Processo de Cuidado direcionadas às peculiaridades do cuidado à criança, à família e o cuidado continuado almejando a alta e a cura da criança. Conclusão: O cuidado em terapia intensiva pediátrica sugere um ser/fazer compartilhado, corresponsável e interativo, requer da enfermagem conhecimento técnico e científico, disponibilidade física e emocional, ética e respeito pela vida; não somente relacionado à criança, mas também à família e à equipe.
EFEITOS DO MÉTODO PILATES NO COMPORTAMENTO DO PERFIL LIPÍDICO DE MULHERES SEDENTÁRIAS: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA
Authors: Koch Buttelli Adriana Cristine , Rocha Costa Rochelle , Martins Kruel Luiz Fernando
Published: December 2015

Introdução: Os efeitos do exercício físico sobre o perfil lipídico estão atualmente bem documentados. Contudo, a melhor forma de praticar exercícios físicos quando se busca melhorias nas variáveis do perfil lipídico ainda não é consenso na literatura científica. Neste contexto, poucos estudos buscaram analisar os efeitos de modalidades de exercícios em ascensão, como o método Pilates, sobre variáveis metabólicas, em especial, as de caráter lipídico. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi revisar a literatura científica atual relacionada aos efeitos do método Pilates no comportamento do perfil lipídico de mulheres sedentárias. Material e Métodos: Mediante buscas eletrônicas realizadas nas bases de dados Scopus e Medline (via PubMed), utilizando os termos "Método Pilates", "Perfil lipídico", Colesterol, Lipoproteína e Dislipidemia. Resultados: Somente três artigos avaliando os efeitos do treinamento de Pilates sobre variáveis do perfil lipídico foram encontrados. Conclusão: Os resultados indicam que o treinamento de Pilates não contribui de forma significativa para a melhora do perfil lipídico. Todavia, são necessárias mais pesquisas a fim de complementar os dados encontrados até então.
ASSOCIAÇÃO DO PERFIL GLICÊMICO COM ESTADO NUTRICIONAL E PRESSÃO ARTERIAL SISTÊMICA DE ADOLESCENTES
Authors: Smolarek Andre De Camargo , Bernardi Bernardo Rafael Bittencourt , Bueno João Carlos Alves , Mascarenhas Luis Paulo Gomes , Souza Junior Tácito Pessoa de
Published: December 2015

Introdução: O sobrepeso e a obesidade estão relacionados com alterações na glicemia e na pressão arterial. Entretanto esta associação não foi bem estabelecida em adolescentes. Objetivo: Este trabalho visou verificar a associação do estado nutricional, da pressão arterial e do perfil glicêmico de adolescentes. Casuística e Métodos: A amostra foi composta por 391 adolescentes. Estudo transversal pediátrico realizado na cidade de Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil. O estado nutricional foi diagnosticado, utilizando-se a massa corporal e estatura para calcular o índice de massa corporal. Foi considerado com sobrepeso o adolescente com percentil > 85 e obeso o adolescente com percentil > 95. A pressão arterial foi mensurada com um esfigmomanômetro de coluna de mercúrio, em um único momento e o ponto de corte para hipertensão foram valores de pressão arterial sistólica e/ou diastólica ≥ percentil 95. A glicemia de jejum foi aferida com um glicosímetro, que foi considerada alterada quando os valores registrados foram maiores do que 100mg/dL. Resultados: A prevalência de glicemia alterada foi de 29,7% para os meninos e 32,4% para as meninas. Houve forte associação (OR=4,2; IC=95% 1,37; 12,86) entre a glicemia alterada e a pressão arterial sistólica nos escolares do sexo masculino. Conclusão: Este trabalho ressalta a importância do monitoramento desses fatores de risco nos jovens brasileiros, bem como intervenções visando incentivar um comportamento fisicamente ativo e uma alimentação mais saudável.
IMPACTO FUNCIONAL NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE INDIVÍDUOS COM SÍNDROME DOLOROSA PÓS-LAMINECTOMIA
Authors: Martins Marielza Regina Ismael , Ramos Leticia Lima , Foss Marcos Henrique Dáll Aglio , Mansanares de Melo Silmara Regina , Dias Lilian Chessa , Santos Junior Randolfo Dos , Forni José Eduardo Nogueira , Cunha Ana Marcia Rodrigues da , Rocha Carlos Eduardo D'all Aglio , Laurenti Mateus Rodrigo
Published: December 2015

Introdução: A síndrome dolorosa pós-laminectomia (SDPL) ou dor após procedimentos cirúrgicos da coluna lombar causa um impacto significativo no individuo e na sociedade e muitas vezes é subtratada. Objetivo: avaliar a função, a qualidade de vida, o medo do movimento e sintomas de ansiedade e de depressão pós-laminectomia. Casuística e Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, exploratório, de corte transversal e abordagem quantitativa, com pacientes pós-laminectomizados (n = 18) atendidos em uma Clínica de Dor. Os instrumentos utilizados foram: o Questionário Roland-Morris, os inventários Beck de Ansiedade (BAI) e de Depressão (BDI), o World Health Organization’s Quality of Life Instrument versão abreviada (Whoqol-bref) e a Escala Tampa de Cinesiofobia (ETC). Resultados: Na amostra houve predomínio do gênero feminino, média de idade de 42,3 ± 5,8 anos, 43% casados e média de escolaridade de 7 ± 4,5 anos. Foi relatado um tempo médio de dor de 8 ±6,8 meses e níveis altos de ansiedade, depressão e cinesiofobia. Conclusão: Este estudo demonstra o grande transtorno que essa síndrome representa para os pacientes em razão da incapacidade funcional, da dor, da baixa qualidade de vida e da situação emocional e física comprometida.  Destaca-se a necessidade de programar mudanças na abordagem terapêutica dessa população especialmente vulnerável.
Uloga ribarstva u upravljanju hrvatskim obalnim područjem
Authors: Reiter Sanja
Published: December 2015

Tema rada je suvremeno stanje hrvatskoga ribarstva i njegova uloga u upravljanju hrvatskim obalnim područjem. U prvom dijelu rada dan je kratak pregled stanja međunarodnog ribarstva. Drugi dio rada bavi se stanjem u hrvatskom ribarstvu, pripadajućim zakonskim odredbama te promjenama koje su uslijedile ulaskom Hrvatske u Europsku uniju. Članstvo u Europskoj uniji otvara nove mogućnosti razvoja i prilike za plasman na veliko europsko tržište, ali dovodi u pitanje opstanak tradicionalnog bavljenja tom djelatnošću. Promjene su nužne i neminovne, no postavlja se pitanje koje mjere prihvatiti, a koje prilagoditi potrebama lokalnoga stanovništva. Primjer malog obalnog ribolova dobar je primjer na kojemu se isprepliću suprotstavljeni interesi. Integrirano upravljanje obalnim područjem koje promovira Europska unija ističe nužnost suradnje na svim razinama i usklađivanje ekoloških, ekonomskih i socijalnih potreba. Ono predstavlja ključan element oživljavanja ekonomske djelatnosti na hrvatskoj obali. Hrvatska već nekoliko godina slijedi europsku i mediteransku ribolovnu politiku koja je samo djelomično zaživjela. Uz pravilno usmjeravanje i financijsku potporu novi smjer ribarstvene djelatnosti može pridonijeti oživljavanju obalnih područja. Na primjeru Hrvatske rad proučava problematiku uvođenja promjena i mogućnosti njihove primjene.
Influence of a Potential Railway Line Connecting the Caspian Sea with the Black Sea on the Development of Eurasian Trade
Authors:   Faculty of Transport, Silesian University of Technology, Poland, Sładkowski Aleksander , Cieśla Maria
Published: December 2015

This article deals with the current state of the transport of goods on East - West routes. It presents currently available options of carriage with mentioning the barriers and problems associated with the increasing Eurasian trade of goods carried along these corridors. Special attention was focused on costs and time analysis of exemplary freight of 40-feet container from China to Poland using alternative routes. It is determined that there are alternative possibilities that also include waterways. The main aim of this article is to present the potential demand related to the TRACECA major traffic flows passing through a corridor formed on one hand, in Western and Central Europe, and on the other - in Central and East Asia. As one of these possibilities a TRACECA corridor with the railway Baku-Tbilisi-Kars is considered together with SWOT analysis based on experts’ knowledge. The benefits of intermodal transport are obvious so the introduction of railway line connecting two seas, the Caspian Sea with the Black Sea, seems to be the crucial element in the cheapest solution.
Utjecaj tehnologije 3D tiskanja na raspoloživost brodskih sustava
Authors:   Pomorski fakultet, Sveučilište u Splitu, Vujović Igor , Šoda Joško , Kuzmanić Ivica
Published: December 2015

Napredak tehnologije 3D tiskanja omogućio je brojne iskorake u posljednje vrijeme. Postoje ratne mornarice i brodske tvrtke koje su već počele s ugrađivanjem 3D štampača na svoje brodove. Iako to ima smisla na dalekom oceanu ili u ratu, napravljeni proračuni na prosječnim podacima pokazuju da u uobičajenim situacijama raspoloživost brodskih sustava nije značajno poboljšana.
A tradução comentada em contexto acadêmico: reflexões iniciais e exemplos de um gênero textual em construção
Authors: Zavaglia Adriana , Renard Carla M. C. , Janczur Christine
Published: December 2015

O presente artigo propõe contribuir, numa espécie de hermenêutica da práxis, para um entendimento inicial, nos Estudos da Tradução, do gênero textual tradução comentada – pouco discutido, porém muito frequente – no âmbito acadêmico, mais especificamente, no contexto de trabalho de conclusão de mestrado. Para tanto, apresentaremos exemplos de duas dissertações, a primeira discutindo uma tradução com notas e a segunda uma tradução com comentários, ambas do francês para o português brasileiro, cujos resultados se encaixam, a nosso ver, nesse gênero, ainda em construção. Traremos, ainda, discussões de trabalhos publicados a respeito e considerações sobre a relação entre a prática acadêmica da tradução comentada e fundamentos teóricos possíveis.
Prolonged latency period of 70 days in a diamniotic and dichorionic twin pregnancy complicated by early second trimester rupture of membrane in one sac and its outcome
Authors: Sahu Manisha , Das Sasmita , Chananya Kabita
Published: December 2015

A patient with diamniotic dichorionic twin (DADC) pregnancy was on regular antenatal checkup from conception, admitted to emergency department at 21 weeks with leaking PV. On per speculum and pervaginal examination it was found that clear liquor was draining from os & cervix was long and os was closed. USG revealed twin A sac having  live fetus of 20 weeks with no liquor and twin B sac having live fetus with plenty of liquor. Considering the emotional aspect of parents we decided for conservative management   which includes combination of antibiotics, micronized progesterone as tocolytic, probiotics, L- arginine and absolute bed rest. Caesarean section was performed at 31 weeks as she entered in labour and had cord prolapse. She delivered two live twin babies after a long latency period of 70 days. Twin ‘A’ baby could not be saved because of lung hypoplasia due to prolonged Oligohydraminous but twin ‘B’ was discharged safely along with mother. Since last decade assisted reproduction technique has increased in numbers of twin pregnancies and its complications. The most important are preterm labour and PPROM. On literature review there is no clear cut guide line for management of PPROM in early second trimester in twin pregnancies. This case is reported because of its long latency period of 70 days from PPROM in early 2nd trimester in a twin pregnancy to delivery by conservative management and can save the baby in intact sac. Also we can add our experience to currently available limited literature regarding management of such patient.
O Emprego do e-Mail e do Facebook na Educação a Distância com Base nas Percepções de Alunos e Egressos
Authors: Tenório Thaís , Marques Taís Rodrigues , Patterson Nívia , Tenório André
Published: December 2015

E-mail e Facebook são ferramentas de comunicação bastante difundidas. Todavia, a despeito da popularidade, o uso na educação a distância contemporânea parece não explorar todo o potencial delas. Um questionário sobre o tema revelou as percepções de 50 alunos ou egressos de cursos a distância, todos profissionais da rede pública municipal de educação de Maricá. E-mails eram usados constantemente para diferentes finalidades em cursos a distância, mesmo quando havia a alternativa do correio de mensagens disponível nos ambientes virtuais de aprendizagem. Os participantes percebiam o e-mail como um recurso facilitador da aprendizagem. Mas, na prática, utilizavam-no para trocar informações básicas, sobretudo, sanar com o tutor dúvidas sobre assuntos de secretaria e buscar informações sobre avaliações. Todos também haviam empregado o Facebook para fins educativos, mas somente três em cursos a distância. Para a maioria, ele era um recurso facilitador dos estudos, usado frequentemente para comunicação, debate de conteúdos ou esclarecimento de dúvidas. Os pesquisados gostariam de usar a rede social em cursos a distância por confiarem em sua potencialidade para facilitar a comunicação, conhecer e encontrar colegas e promover a interação. Tanto o e-mail quanto o Facebook podem ser mais bem aproveitados para a aprendizagem a distância. Palavras-chave: Tecnologias de informação e comunicação; Aprendizagem; E-mail; Facebook. The Use of e-Mail and Facebook in e-Learning According to Perceptions of Students and GraduatesAbstract E-mail and Facebook are widespread communication tools. However, despite the popularity, the use in e-learning does not seem to explore all potential of the tools. A questionnaire on the subject helped identify the perceptions of fifty students or graduates of e-learning courses, all professionals of public educational institutions of Maricá. E-mails were constantly employed for different purposes in e-learning courses even when messages of virtual learning environments were available. Participants perceived the e-mail as a resource facilitator of learning. But, in practice, it was used to exchange basic information, especially, ask questions about administrative matters to the tutor and seek information about tests. All subjects had used Facebook for educational purposes, but only three in e-learning courses. For most, it was a resource facilitator of studies, often used for communication, content debate or answer doubts. Subjects would like to use the social network in e-learning because they believed in its potential to facilitate communication, to know and meet classmates and to promote interaction. E-mail and Facebook can be better used in the e-learning.Keywords: Information and communication technologies; Learning; E-mail; Facebook.
Obtenção de corante do repolho roxo (Brassica oleracea) por dois métodos de extração
Authors: Almeida J. C. , Severo D. S. , Araújo A. S. , Cordeiro M. A. S. , Deodato J. N. V.
Published: December 2015

O repolho é uma hortaliça folhosa, com grande versatilidade, não somente pelo seu valor nutritivo. Além de colorir a mistura, destaca-se pelo elevado teor de antocianinas e compostos fenólicos, contribuindo para a prevenção de doenças cardiovasculares, bem como de alguns tipos de câncer. As antocianinas são largamente encontradas na natureza e responsáveis pela maioria das colorações azuis, violeta e vermelhas de flores e frutos, sendo sua principal utilização como corante natural na indústria. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo a obtenção de um corante, antocianina, de repolho roxo (Brassica oleracea) por dois métodos distintos de extração. No corrente estudo, o extrato foi obtido por meio de procedimento alcoólico e aquoso. As características avaliadas foram: pH; acidez total titulável; Teor de sólidos solúveis (°Brix); umidade; cinzas; proteínas; extração e quantificação de antocianinas totais; Vitamina C. O resultado encontrado para antocianina no repolho roxo in natura foi de 6,58 mg/100g, para o extrato por método alcoólico foi de 4,58 mg/100g e 5,33 mg/100g para o extrato aquoso. Observou-se que a extração pelo método aquoso teve um rendimento melhor, correspondente a 50% do seu valor inicial, a extração alcoólica foi de 30% do seu volume inicial.

Red cabbage dye obtaining (Brassica oleracea) by two extraction methods

Abstract: Cabbage is avegetable crop with great versatility, not limited to its nutritional value. Besides coloring the mixture, it stands out for its high quantity of anthocyanin and phenolic compounds, which contribute to prevention of cardiovascular diseases and some types of cancer. Anthocyanins are widely found in nature and are responsible for the majority of blue, violet and red present in flowers and fruits. Thus, its main utilization is in industries as a natural dye. This study aims to obtain a colorant, anthocyanin, the red cabbage (Brassica oleracea) by two different extraction methods. In the present study, the cabbage extract was obtained through alcoholic and aqueous procedure. The pigment characteristics evaluated were: pH, total titratable acidity, soluble solid content (°Brix), humidity, ashes, proteins, extraction and quantification of total anthocyanins, vitamin C. The result found for anthocyanin in red cabbage in natura was 6.58 mg/100g. The results found for the extraction through alcoholic method and through aqueous method were 4.58 mg/100g and 5.33 mg/100g, respectively. It was observed that the extraction through aqueous procedure had a better efficiency, corresponding to 50% of the initial volume, while alcoholic procedure was 30% of the initial volume.
Studies on sensory and keeping qualities of pumpkin based Kheer
Authors: Adil* Shaikh , Changade Sudhakar , Dhotre Anant , Chopde1 Santosh
Published: December 2015

The objective of this study was evaluation of the shelf life of reconstituted kheer packed in previously sterilized cups and stored at 10± 1°C for 3 days. During period of studies the samples were examined for sensory evaluation after the first, second and third day using five treatments T1 (Pumpkin flesh kheer), T2 (1 per cent pumpkin powder + 43 per cent skim milk powder), T3 (2 per cent pumpkin powder + 42 per cent skim milk powder), T4 (3 per cent pumpkin powder + 41 per cent skim milk powder) and T5 (4 per cent pumpkin powder + 40 per cent skim milk powder). Samples were studied for sensory properties viz. colour, flavour, body texture, appearance and overall acceptability. Statistical analysis for shelf life studies revealed that both the treatments and storage period had significant effect on sensory qualities of the product. The scores for colour, flavour, body and texture, appearance and overall acceptability of all kheer samples decreased with the advancement of storage period. The rate of decline in the flavour score of T3 was more as compared to all other treatments. The score for T3 was (7.12) on first day which dropped to (6.05) on third day. The rate of decrease of scores for body and texture was more in treatment T5 than T1, T2, T3 and T4. There was a statistically significant difference in the appearance of reconstituted kheer samples for all the treatments on the day of preparation. The difference between all treatments was non-significant on second and third day of storage. The overall acceptability for T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 samples decreased with the progress of storage period.
Adoption of improved dairy farming practices in Jammu district of Jammu and Kashmir
Authors: Manhas* Jasbir Singh
Published: December 2015

The study was conducted in Akhnoor and R.S. Pura blocks of Jammu district of Jammu and Kashmir to assess the extent of adoption of improved dairy farming practices by the selected dairy farmers. The analysis of information collected by personal interview method revealed that majority of the respondents (62 per cent) had medium level of adoption of improved dairy farming practices. Maximum adoption was found in case of feeding practices, whereas minimum adoption was found in case of housing practices. It was found that there was a significant difference in adoption between different groups of respondents regarding improved dairy farming practices.
Fiber rich snack food products incorporated with green gram husk and their suitability for diabetics
Authors: Bora* Preeti , Kulshrestha Kalpana
Published: December 2015

A major by-product of dal mills is pulse husk which is basically used as ruminant feed. Its nutritional significance in human diet is less known. Keeping in view that pulse husk is a rich source of dietary fiber, the present study was undertaken to formulate various recipes of snack food items using green gram husk in varied proportions. The husk was incorporated in different traditional snack food item recipes viz., bread, biscuit, muffin, mathri and pakora in varying proportions (5-15 per cent) and the acceptability of different husk incorporated products was tested through sensory evaluation by score card method for different sensory qualities. The best accepted product was evaluated for various nutritional parameters and glycemic index. The results indicated that among all the food items prepared biscuit with 12.5 per cent incorporation of green gram husk found to be most acceptable. It was further evaluated for nutrient composition and glycemic response in normal subjects in the age group of 25-28 years. Appreciable amount of iron (23.75 mg/100g), calcium (113.33 mg/100g) and total dietary fiber (14.98%) content was seen in fiber rich biscuits. The glycemic index of fiber rich biscuits (46.26) was significantly low than the control biscuits (68.70). Thus the green gram husk incorporated biscuits with high dietary fiber and low glycemic index can be recommended for inclusion in the diet of people suffering from diabetes and constipation.
Effect of pre storage treatments on shelf life of fresh cut cabbage
Authors: Chandran* Thushara , Chandran Mini , . Geethalekshmi
Published: December 2015

Tropical cabbage of variety NS43 was surface sanitized using 30 ppm sodium hypo chlorite solution, outer damaged and diseased leaves removed, washed, shreds were prepared , treated using different solutions, air dried and kept in aluminium trays wrapped with cling film under refrigerated storage. Analysis of physical, physiological and chemical quality parameters and microbial revealed that 1% calcium chloride as the effective pretreatment chemical for shredded cabbages.