bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
El camarote de Ia memoria o Ia historia simbólica y poética de varias marginaciones
Authors: Ndoyet El Hadji Amadou
Published: October 2017

Em El camarote de la memoria, título altamente simbólico, Agustín Díaz Pacheco sintetiza quatro séculos de história canária à maneira dos poetas. Seu texto repleto de figuras enigmáticas e imágens polisêmicas insiste no destino sombrio e trágico do intelectual perdido nas garras e nas miragens de um território marginalizado e incompreendido.
Nota sobre algumas pontas-de-projétil da Amazônia
Authors: Hilbert Klaus
Published: October 2017

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Estratificação Residencial, Valoração do Trabalho Doméstico e Uso do Tempo: Contribuições para a Análise do Caso do Brasil
Authors: Aguiar Neuma , Mont’Alvão Arnaldo
Published: October 2017

RESUMO Neste artigo propomos uma análise do trabalho doméstico não remunerado a partir da conjunção de duas perspectivas: a da estratificação social e a da economia doméstica. Para tal desenvolvemos uma escala de estratificação residencial, construída a partir do emprego da teoria da resposta ao item para a coleção dos bens empregados na produção doméstica em cada domicílio participante da Pesquisa de Usos do Tempo de Belo Horizonte. A utilização dessa escala possibilita, por um lado, a valoração de atividades não remuneradas no âmbito doméstico e da ocupação de “dona de casa”, e por outro, o estudo da divisão sexual do trabalho por estrato social. A solidez da escala é indicada pela correlação extremamente alta entre ela e uma escala idêntica, construída a partir de dados da Pesquisa de Orçamentos Familiares, assim como pela correlação relativamente alta com outros índices de estratificação baseadas na ocupação dos indivíduos. Os principais resultados indicam, de um lado, a persistência da divisão sexual do trabalho em todos os estratos socioeconômicos, e, de outro, uma baixa correlação negativa entre status e tempo de cuidados domésticos, exceto para os homens durante fins de semana, quando a relação se torna positiva.
A Tensão entre Soberania e Instituições de Controle na Democracia Brasileira
Authors: Avritzer Leonardo , Marona Marjorie
Published: October 2017

RESUMO O presente artigo procura mostrar de que modo o giro da accountability na democracia brasileira favoreceu o surgimento de inovações institucionais no sistema judicial, propiciando uma espécie de pretorianismo jurídico. Este, por sua vez, desembocou em um cenário de criminalização da atividade política que coloca em risco a democracia brasileira. Particularmente, a partir da análise da condução da Operação Lava Jato, os autores buscam demonstrar deslocamentos conceituais no campo da representação e do interesse público e a correlata tensão entre controle político e soberania que se estabelece como um dos principais desafios para a democracia brasileira atualmente, diante do tipo de protagonismo que o Poder Judiciário, o Ministério Público e a Polícia Federal assumiram na condução das estratégias de combate à corrupção por parte do Estado.
Algunas precisiones acerca de la filosofía moral experimental de David Hume
Authors: Calvente Sofia
Published: October 2017

RESUMEN A pesar de que existe un consenso entre los estudiosos respecto de establecer una filiación entre Hume y la filosofía experimental, prevalecen importantes divergencias al momento de determinar el objeto de estudio de la “ciencia de la naturaleza humana,” como así también de establecer las razones que legitiman la aplicación del método experimental a las cuestiones morales y el modo en que lo lleva a cabo. Nos proponemos esclarecer estas tres cuestiones con el fin de precisar en qué sentido debe comprenderse el experimentalismo de Hume. Respecto de la primera, sostenemos que la ciencia de la naturaleza humana no sólo comprende el estudio de la mente, sino que abarca también el de la interacción en el marco de la sociedad a lo largo de la historia. En cuanto a la segunda, consideramos que existe un fundamento ontológico común a los fenómenos morales y naturales, en tanto ambos quedan comprendidos bajo las cuestiones de hecho, lo que habilita la aplicación del mismo método de investigación a los dos. Para echar luz sobre la tercera cuestión, profundizaremos en la centralidad conferida a los hechos, entendidos como eventos epistémicamente relevantes que son procesados mediante la reducción explicativa, Finalmente, ofreceremos algunos ejemplos para mostrar cómo Hume pone en acto el método.
Adaptação transcultural e validade aparente e de conteúdo da versão reduzida da The Eating Motivation Survey (TEMS) para o Português do Brasil
Authors: Moraes Jéssica Maria Muniz , Alvarenga Marle dos Santos
Published: October 2017

Entender por que as pessoas comem o que comem é fundamental para desenvolver recomendações nutricionais que sejam capazes de modificar padrões alimentares inadequados e disfuncionais. Esse entendimento pode ser avaliado por meio de instrumentos - dentre os existentes nessa área, a The Eating Motivation Survey (TEMS) permite a identificação de fatores determinantes das motivações para comer e escolhas alimentares. O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar o processo de adaptação transcultural da versão reduzida da TEMS para aplicabilidade em estudos na população brasileira. O processo envolveu as equivalências conceitual e de itens; equivalência semântica por dois tradutores, uma linguista, 22 experts (frequência de resposta de compreensão) e 23 bilíngues (com comparações de resposta pelo teste t pareado, correlação de Pearson e coeficiente de correlação intraclasse); e a equivalência operacional que foi realizada com 32 indivíduos. A equivalência de mensuração, correspondente às propriedades psicométricas, está em andamento. Todas as equivalências realizadas mostraram resultados satisfatórios para o uso da escala no Brasil, o que permite a aplicação da TEMS para avaliação das motivações para escolhas alimentares em nosso contexto.
Postoperative care and long-term follow-up after a rostral mandibulectomy to treat an ossifying fibroma in a horse
Authors: Câmara Antônio Carlos Lopes , Passos Marcel Batista dos , Peneiras Anna Beatriz Veltri , Pereira Júlio Rafael de Melo , Teixeira Neto Antonio Raphael , Soto-Blanco Benito
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACT: Ossifying fibroma is a disfiguring benign neoplasia of the jaw that affects young animals of several species, including horses. The present report described the postoperative care and long-term follow-up after a rostral mandibulectomy (RM) that was performed to treat an ossifying fibroma in a horse. A 3-year-old crossbred horse presented a hard, well-defined, 14.5×10.0×9.5cm ulcerated mass attached to the rostral mandible. Radiographic findings were compatible with a nonaggressive mandibular bone deformity (benign neoplasia). Histological features confirmed the diagnosis of the ossifying fibroma. After the RM, the horse slowly adapted to the new feeding conditions and was discharged when it fully recovered and was capable of feeding on the paddock and drinking water on its own on day 60. This slow adaptation was crucial for post-surgical recovery and required hard labor to manage the feeding and hydration by nasogastric tube during the hospital stay.
Antibodies against rabies virus in dogs with and without history of vaccination in Santa Maria - RS - Brazil
Authors: Fernandes Karina Gonzalez , Martins Mathias , Amaral Bruna Portolan , Cargnelutti Juliana Felipetto , Weiblen Rudi , Flores Eduardo Furtado
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACT: The present study investigated the frequency and magnitude of neutralizing antibodies to rabies virus (RABV) in dogs with and without historic of vaccination in Santa Maria/RS. Group A included serum samples from 440 dogs with recent historic of vaccination against rabies, obtained during the 2015 rabies vaccination campaign. Group B included 300 serum samples from dogs submitted to the Veterinary Hospital of the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria in 2015, whose historic of rabies vaccination was unknown. Serum samples were submitted to the rapid fluorescent focus inhibition test (RFFIT) to detect neutralizing antibodies against RABV. In group A, 70.6% (310/440) of the samples had neutralizing antibody titers ≥0.5 international units per milliliter (IU mL-1), considered an indicative of protection against rabies by the World Health Organization. However, approximately 30% of the dogs did not contain antibodies in adequate levels. In group B, 42.3% (127/300) of the samples contained neutralizing antibody titers ≥0.5IU mL-1 and 57.7% (173/300) were negative or contained titers below of the value considered immunized. These results demonstrate that an important proportion of vaccinated dogs (~30%) did not develop adequate antibody levels, mainly those receiving a single vaccine dose. Serologic testing of animals with unknown historic of vaccination revealed relatively low vaccine coverage in the general dog population. Thus, reformulation of immunization strategies - especially the recommendation of a boost vaccination 30 days after the primary dose - and extension of vaccination campaigns are necessary to reach adequate levels and coverage of immunity against RABV in the canine population.
Microbiological quality and safety assessment in the production of moderate and high humidity cheeses
Authors: Prates Denise da Fontoura , Würfel Simone Rauber , Goldbeck Júlia Coswig , Lima Andreia Saldanha de , Lopes Graciela Volz , Silva Wladimir Padilha da
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACT: Moderate and high humidity cheeses are described as important vehicles of pathogens in many foodborne diseases outbreaks. Microbial contamination can occur in raw material or in the different steps of the product processing due to inadequate hygiene practices. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the microbiological quality and safety in the production of moderate and high humidity cheese. Samples from raw milk, handlers’ hands surface, final product were collected in three cheese manufacturing plants located in southern Brazil, with different levels of sanitary control. Effectiveness of milk pasteurization was also evaluated. Thermotolerant coliforms, coagulase-positive staphylococci (CPS), Salmonella spp., and Listeria monocytogenes were evaluated. Raw milk samples showed the highest contamination levels, with enumeration of 1.1x105 most probable number (MPN) mL-1 for thermotolerant coliforms, 4x105 colony-forming units (CFU) mL-1 for CPS and presence of Salmonella spp. CPS were also reported in one sample of handler’s hands surface. However, only one sample of the final product was out of Brazilian regulatory standards, exceeding the limit allowed for CPS. Milk pasteurization process used in cheese preparation was effective, regardless the level of sanitary control of the industries. Results highlighted the need for better hygiene practices, in obtaining the raw milk and in the handling during the cheese manufacturing steps.
Inventory of benthic marine and estuarine algae and Cyanobacteria for Tabasco, México
Authors: Mendoza-González Angela Catalina , Mateo-Cid Luz Elena , García-López Deisy Yazmin
Published: October 2017

Abstract Studies of benthic marine and estuarine algae as well as Cyanobacteria are in their early stages in the littoral of the state of Tabasco. Sixty seven taxa of seaweeds are currently known from Tabasco. The inventory of these organisms was made based on samples obtained in six localities, three of them in marine and three in estuarine environments. We found 147 species and subspecific taxa with Rhodophyta having the greatest number with 84, followed by Chlorophyta 44, and finally Phaeophyceae 19. In addition, the 26 species of Cyanobacteria collected are recorded for the first time for the coast of Tabasco since there are no previous reports. The presence of 115 species of benthic marine and estuarine algae is reported for the first time for Tabasco. Most of the new records are Rhodophyta (53.9%), followed by Chlorophyta (29.5%) and Phaeophyceae (16.6%). Of the 115 new records of algae for Tabasco, Gayliella fimbriata and Grateloupia subpectinata are new records also for the Mexican Atlantic. The highest number of species was recorded for Sanchez Magallanes breakwater, while the lowest number of taxa was recorded for Mecoacan Lagoon. According to the Feldmann and Cheney indexes the algal flora of the coast of Tabasco is tropical. The greatest diversity was found during the rainy season.
Mieloma múltiplo em cão com apresentação clínica atípica de paralisia facial bilateral: relato de caso
Authors: Santos R.S. , Luz C.C. , Rocha V.M. , Larangeira D.F. , Barrouin-Melo S.M.
Published: October 2017

RESUMO Objetivou-se com o presente trabalho relatar um caso de mieloma múltiplo (MM) em uma cadela com apresentação clínica atípica de rigidez da musculatura facial. Foram realizados hemogramas seriados, exames bioquímicos, sumário de urina, sorologia para leishmaniose, radiografias de crânio, citologia de medula óssea e eletroforese de proteínas séricas. O infiltrado plasmocitário em medula óssea >20%, a gamopatia monoclonal e as lesões compatíveis com lise óssea, observados no mielograma, eletroforese de proteínas e exame radiográfico, respectivamente, foram determinantes para conclusão diagnóstica de MM. A doença pode ter uma apresentação clínica variável em cães e representar um desafio ao diagnóstico na clínica de animais de companhia, principalmente em áreas endêmicas de doenças infecciosas que se manifestam com apresentações clínicas e laboratoriais semelhantes.
Cartogenina associada à microperfuração do osso subcondral na reparação da cartilagem articular em equinos
Authors: Rocha Junior S.S. , Ribeiro D.S.F. , Lima M.P.A. , Valadares R.C. , Pimenta E. , Magalhães J.F. , Camillo J.C. , Spadeto Júnior O. , Faleiros R.R.
Published: October 2017

RESUMO A reconstituição da cartilagem articular danificada por doenças de desenvolvimento, trauma e osteoartrite tem sido um grande desafio na veterinária. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o uso da cartogenina, uma molécula capaz de induzir diferenciação de células mesenquimais em condrócitos, associado ou não à técnica de microfratura na reparação de defeitos condrais induzidos na tróclea femoral de equinos. Foram utilizados seis equinos pesando em média (±DP) 342±1,58kg, com idade de 7,2±1,30 anos e escore corporal de 7,1±0,75, os quais foram submetidos à videoartroscopia para indução da lesão condral de 1cm2 na tróclea lateral do fêmur e à realização da técnica de microperfuração do osso subcondral de ambos os joelhos. Foram realizadas quatro aplicações semanais com 20µM de cartogenina intra-articular em um dos joelhos (grupo tratado) e solução de ringer com lactato na articulação contralateral (grupo controle). Os animais foram submetidos a avaliações física, radiográfica, ultrassonográfica, por um período de 60 dias. Não houve qualquer diferença estatística entre as articulações tratadas e as controle. A terapia com cartogenina, segundo protocolo utilizado, não produziu melhora clínica em lesões osteocondrais induzidas e tratadas com microperfurações na tróclea lateral do fêmur em equinos.
Ultrasonography and theloscopy for the diagnosis of obstructive fibrosis in the Fürstenberg venous ring in the four quarters of the udder of a cow: a case report
Authors: Miranda F.G. , Cabala R.W. , Lima J.A.M. , Nepomuceno A.C. , Tôrres R.C.S. , Gheller V.A.
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACT We report an unusual case of obstructive fibrosis of the venous ring of Fürstenberg in all four quarters of the udder of a cow of the Girolando breed (3/8 Gir and 5/8 Dutch). The information was obtained through a review of medical records, anamnesis, and imaging methods such as theloscopy and ultrasonography. Histopathological analysis provided a definitive diagnosis.
Hematimetria manual e automática em jaguatiricas (Leopardus pardalis - Linnaeus, 1758)
Authors: Silva T.D.P. , Lacerda L.A. , Carvalho L.S. , Souza S.N. , Arnhold E. , Sant’Ana F.J.F. , Fioravanti M.C.S.
Published: October 2017

RESUMO Aparelhos de automação, cujo uso está estabelecido na hematologia dos animais domésticos, ainda não são empregados rotineiramente em felídeos selvagens. Esse estudo objetivou avaliar a técnica automatizada na contagem de células sanguíneas de jaguatiricas (Leopardus pardalis), comparando-a com a técnica manual. Foram coletadas amostras sanguíneas de oito jaguatiricas, que se submeteram à contagem de eritrócitos, leucócitos, plaquetas e à determinação do volume globular pelo método manual padrão e por meio do aparelho BC - 2800 VET® com a configuração para gatos domésticos. Os resultados foram avaliados por meio do teste t para dados pareados, e as técnicas submetidas à análise de correlação de Pearson. A técnica automatizada demonstrou resultados estatisticamente semelhantes para eritrócitos e leucócitos. Apenas para volume globular houve diferença significativa entre as técnicas manual e automatizada, mas a correlação foi alta. Apesar de não haver diferença significativa entre as técnicas para plaquetas, a correlação foi baixa. Conclui-se que o aparelho BC - 2800 VET® com a configuração para gatos domésticos é uma técnica confiável na realização do eritrograma e do leucograma para jaguatiricas. Para a determinação do parâmetro volume globular, o aparelho pode ser utilizado, desde que se faça a correção. Para a contagem de plaquetas, a técnica manual é recomendada.
Relação entre a mobilidade diafragmática e as curvaturas da coluna vertebral em pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica
Authors: Gonçalves Márcia Aparecida , Leal Bruna Estima , Viegas Gabriella Da Cunha , Lúcio Mariana Nunes , Mazo Giovana Zarpellon , Paulin Elaine
Published: October 2017

RESUMO Na doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC), os pacientes podem apresentar redução da mobilidade diafragmática e uma série de compensações na coluna torácica, nas cinturas escapular e pélvica. No entanto, não está clara a relação da mobilidade diafragmática com alterações posturais na coluna vertebral e na pelve desses indivíduos. Objetivou-se verificar se existe relação entre a mobilidade diafragmática com as curvaturas da coluna vertebral de pacientes com DPOC e em indivíduos aparentemente saudáveis. Foram avaliados 22 pacientes com DPOC e 22 indivíduos aparentemente saudáveis. As avaliações foram: antropometria, espirometria, mobilidade diafragmática e avaliação postural. Foram analisadas quatro alterações posturais: lordose cervical, cifose torácica, lordose lombar, posição pélvica. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos, em relação às variáveis idade, massa corporal, estatura e IMC, confirmando que os grupos foram pareados. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante em nenhuma das variáveis referentes às curvaturas da coluna vertebral e à posição da pelve entre os grupos estudados. No grupo DPOC houve correlação da mobilidade diafragmática com a cifose torácica (r=-0,543; p=0,009). Já em relação ao grupo de indivíduos aparentemente saudáveis, não houve correlação da mobilidade quanto os indivíduos aparentemente saudáveis apresentaram os mesmos ângulos de curvatura da coluna vertebral e a mesma posição da pelve. Contudo, os pacientes com DPOC apresentaram relação entre a mobilidade diafragmática e o ângulo da curvatura torácica.
Distribuição da pressão plantar e morfologia do pé de crianças com paralisia cerebral e crianças com desenvolvimento típico
Authors: Righi Natiele Camponogara , Martins Fabiane Kurtz , Souza Juliana Alves , Trevisan Claudia Morais
Published: October 2017

RESUMO A paralisia cerebral (PC) é caracterizada por desordens de movimento e postura, que causam limitações na execução de atividades facilmente desempenhadas por crianças com desenvolvimento típico (DT). Este estudo objetivou comparar a distribuição da pressão plantar e a morfologia do pé entre crianças com PC e DT, utilizando uma pesquisa analítica observacional transversal do tipo comparativa, com 32 crianças entre 6 e 11 anos, pareadas por sexo e idade e distribuídas em grupo estudo (GE) e grupo controle (GC). A distribuição plantar foi avaliada por meio do sistema de baropodometria eletrônica Footwork e o tipo de pé classificado pelo índice de Chippaux-Smirak. O GE obteve maior descarga de peso no sentido anterior e menor no sentido posterior (p=0,02), além de menores valores das pressões médias dos pés direito (p=0,00) e esquerdo (p=0,01) em relação ao GC. A maioria das crianças apresentou o mesmo tipo de pé bilateralmente, com prevalência de pés planos no GE e cavos no GC. Crianças com PC espástica, que apresentaram o desempenho locomotor preservado ou com alguma disfunção, revelaram antepulsão corporal, menores pressões plantares médias e prevalência do pé plano, em comparação às crianças com DT.
Test timed up and go and its correlation with age and functional exercise capacity in asymptomatic women
Authors: Vieira Wesley de Oliveira , Ostolin Thatiane Lopes Valentim di Paschoale , Ferreira Mateus , Sperandio Evandro Fornias , Dourado Victor Zuniga
Published: October 2017

Abstract Introduction: The Timed Up and Go test (TUG) is widely used and valid in chronic patients, but rarely addressed in asymptomatic individuals. Objective: To assess the reliability, the age-related changes and the correlation between TUG and the Functional Exercise Capacity (FEC) adjusted for non-institutionalized middle-aged and elderly women. Methods: Ninety-eight women (57 ± 10 years) were selected and stratified into age groups. We have performed the tests TUG, Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and evaluation of usual gait speed (UGS). Fifty-eight participants (57 ± 10 years) also performed incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT). Results: Worse performance in TUG (p < 0,05) for participants aged ≥ 70 years for age groups 40-49 and 50-59 years. The reliability of TUG was excellent between the first and second TUG (intraclass correlation coefficient, 0.933; confidence interval of 95%, from 0.901 to 0.955) and between the second and third TUG (0.958, 0.938 to 0.972). The group of 58 participants who underwent further the ISWT, TUG correlated significantly (p <0.05) with ISWT (r = -0.72), VUM (r = -0.54) and BBS (r= 0.58). A multiple linear regression analysis selected TUG (R2 = 0.517) and VUM (R2 = 0.083) as determinants of FEC. Conclusion: TUG adapted for asymptomatic women is reliable and able to assess the decline of physical mobility with advancing age and it also crucial to the FEC.
Prevalence of falls among elderly participants of a health promotion group and comparison of balance tests to detect risk of falls
Authors: Carvalho Vanessa Lobo , Clementino Analita Alves , Magalhães Edel Quinn Ferreira Ferro de , Silva Edlanne Morais Belo da , Baggio Jussara Almeida de Oliveira
Published: October 2017

Abstract Introduction: Falls of elderly people are common, representing a serious public health problem. The use of appropriate instruments in the assessment of elderly patients supports the early detection of individuals under risk of falls and its prevention. Objective: To verify the incidence of falls in a group of elderly patients and detect which balance test is the most appropriate for the studied sample. Methods: Quantitative, cross-sectional study with an observational approach. A total of 30 elderly patients aged over 60 years old participating in a health promotion group were included in the sample. The participants were initially interviewed and subsequently assessed by means of the following instruments: Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go test (TUG), and the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI). Results: The mean age of the participants was 69.30 ± 7.47 years; 90% were women and 46.7% of the individuals reported falls. The participants obtained a mean value of 10.2 ± 2.5 seconds in the TUG, 51.4 ± 2.6 in the BBS, and 18.6 ± 4.2 in the DGI. The sensitivity of the scales was 0.71 in the TUG, 0.50 in the DGI, and 0.42 in the BBS; specificity was 0.44 in the TUG, 0.32 in the DGI and 0.63 in the BBS. Conclusion: A high prevalence of falls was observed in the sample. In addition, the TUG was the most sensitive test to assess balance in the assessed sample. However, its use alone requires caution in this sample.
The use of a sphygmomanometer to measure shoulder isometric strength: a validity and reliability study
Authors: Toohey Liam Anthony , Noronha Marcos de , Nunes Guilherme S
Published: October 2017

Abstract Introduction: A sphygmomanometer is an instrument commonly used to measure blood pressure that can potentially be used to objectively assess shoulder isometric muscle strength. Objective: To establish the criterion validity and the intra-rater reliability of the sphygmomanometer for the assessment of shoulder isometric muscular strength compared to the handheld dynamometer. To determine if there is a statistically significant difference for shoulder strength between dominant and non-dominant sides. Methods: A test-retest study design was developed, where a rater assessed shoulder flexion and abduction isometric strength of 13 healthy university students, using a commercially available sphygmomanometer and a handheld dynamometer. Results: The criterion validity of the sphygmomanometer was found to be good for both right and left shoulder flexion and abduction strength assessment (Pearson’s r = 0.90-0.97). The intra-rater reliability of the sphygmomanometer was calculated to be good for both right and left flexion and abduction (ICC = 0.96-0.99). The handheld dynamometer also showed good intra-rater reliability for each of the strength measures assessed (ICC = 0.94-0.98). Significant differences (p < 0.01) were identified between dominant and non-dominant sides for shoulder strength. Conclusion: A sphygmomanometer is a simple and easily accessible tool that provides clinicians with accurate objective values for isometric shoulder strength assessment.
Otoacoustic emissions in young adults exposed to drums noise of a college band
Authors: Silva Paula Botelho da , Fiorini Ana Cláudia , Azevedo Marisa Frasson de
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACT Purpose: to identify cochlear dysfunction and occurrence of tinnitus in young adults exposed to drums noise of a college band. Methods: the sample included 50 subjects: 25 musicians (study group) and 25 non-musicians (control group). The procedures included anamnesis, pure tone audiometry, acoustic impedance and Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions, Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions and Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions Input-Output function. Results: positive correlation between the occurrence of tinnitus and the variables exposure time and use of personal stereos was found. Overall, the study group showed significantly lower Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions, when compared to the control group. In the study group, there was a tendency toward worse response in 6 kHz(f2) in Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions in both ears. The Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions Input-Output function did not differ between groups nor did its slope. Conclusion: in general, otoacoustic emissions were worse in noise-exposed young people (study group) when compared to the unexposed (control group), indicating that the test may be important in early identification of cochlear changes.
Dilemas éticos e a elaboração de relatórios sociais
Authors: Zeneratti Gabriella Mariano Munhoz , Guedes Olegna de Souza
Published: October 2017

Resumo O artigo tematiza a dimensão ética quando da elaboração dos relatórios sociais construídos no cotidiano de uma instituição que executa a medida socioeducativa de internação. Recorre-se ao uso da pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. A coleta de dados desta última construída a partir de relatórios sociais produzidos por assistentes sociais inseridos em instituições de privação de liberdade para adolescentes infratores e teve seu tratamento à luz da análise de conteúdo. Dentre os resultados da pesquisa, destaca-se a identificação de dilemas éticos que se inscrevem entre os objetivos institucionais e os profissionais. São dilemas que desafiam os profissionais a ultrapassar tendências em afirmar à reprodução de valores morais avessos às possibilidades de ampliação de ações emancipatórias no cotidiano de uma instituição que executa medida socioeducativa em regime fechado.
Discapacidad, autonomía y reconocimiento intersubjetivo en el Sistema Nacional Integral de Cuidados
Authors: Fernández Sharon Carolina Díaz
Published: October 2017

Resumen En este artículo se estudia la generación de condiciones de autonomía y reconocimiento para personas en situación de dependencia mediada por Discapacidad, en el marco del Sistema Nacional Integrado de Cuidados (SNIC) implementado en Uruguay. Se analizan las conceptualizaciones que se plasman en los marcos discursivos institucionales, y en la vivencia cotidiana de los sujetos implicados, a los cuales se llega a través de la realización de entrevistas (en varios departamentos del país donde el Programa de Asistentes Personales se implementó como piloto). Se propone problematizar teóricamente cuáles son las implicancias entre formas de reconocimiento y potencialidad de autorreferencia individual (autoconfianza, autorespeto, autoestima) para personas en situación de dependencia mediada por Discapacidad; así como discutir si la forma de implementación del SNIC a través del componente Asistente Personal conlleva la posibilidad de ampliación de sus espacios de reconocimiento intersubjetivo y autonomía.
The scope and implications of spirituality: a dual approach
Authors: Vasconcelos Anselmo Ferreira
Published: October 2017

Abstract This paper sheds more light on the topic of spirituality by clarifying what it embraces by means of a dual approach: it examines the secular literature as well as collecting related teachings and tenets from Spiritism Doctrine. Although the discipline of spirituality is relatively young and its ontology needs consensus, it is noticeable that spirituality adopts different and competing things. It unfolds through the deep understanding about the meaning of life, human nature, and the adoption of a transcendental perspective. It argues that we live in a suitable moment on this planet to take advantage of transformative potential derived from spiritual knowledge for the betterment of the human community. The evidence gathered here shows that by developing our own spirituality we can transform ourselves and our creations, including society and institutions. The approach of this endeavor reveals that both science and religion agree that the spiritual element permeates all things.
Fair trade in Brazil: current status, constraints and opportunities
Authors: Bossle Marilia Bonzanini , Neutzling Daiane Mülling , Wegner Douglas , Bitencourt Claudia Cristina
Published: October 2017

Abstract Fair trade has expanded worldwide as a formal certification, while in developing countries like Brazil, there is still a lack of information about this concept in a context of the growth of social businesses. To answer the research question “How is fair trade currently organized in Brazil and what are the constrains and opportunities involved?”, we analyzed a database of 277 Brazilian organizations linked to fair trade, followed by in-depth interviews with Brazilian experts. Results show that fair trade has grown between 2005 and 2012 due to the support of institutions and public agencies, even if organizations still face financial difficulties. As it has grown as a public policy, its development has strengthened the concept and the groups involved, providing a good perspective for the internal market. Fair trade has a social role and a political nature, what might attract the attention of policy makers regarding social programs and the support of fair trade organizations.
Forage cactus-sorghum intercropping at different irrigation water depths in the Brazilian Semiarid Region
Authors: Diniz Wellington Jairo da Silva , Silva Thieres George Freire da , Ferreira Jadna Mylena da Silva , Santos Djalma Cordeiro dos , Moura Magna Soelma Beserra de , Araújo Gherman Garcia Leal de , Zolnier Sérgio
Published: October 2017

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the productive performance, biological efficiency, and the competitive ability of the forage cactus-sorghum intercropping under different irrigation depths with saline water in the Brazilian Semiarid Region. The experiment was carried out in Serra Talhada, in the state of Pernambuco, between 2014 and 2015, in a randomized complete block design, with four replicates, and a 5x3 factorial arrangement in split plots, with one year of forage cactus cycle and two years of sorghum cycles. The plots were composed by four irrigation water depths based on the fractions of 25, 50, 75, and 100% of the reference evapotranspiration, besides dry conditions; and the subplots consisted of three cropping systems (single crop of forage cactus, single crop of sorghum, and intercropping of forage cactus-sorghum). The increase of water irrigation depths increased the yields of sorghum in single crop and of the forage cactus-sorghum intercropping. The intercropping system promoted production stability with a higher system productivity index (SPI) for forage cactus-sorghum intercropping (6,279.02 kg ha-1 DM) than for forage cactus in single crop (4,626.98 kg ha-1 DM). The relative density coefficient (12.33) was indicative of the great compatibility of the intercropping system. The forage cactus-sorghum association shows biological advantage and competitiveness capacity, with a higher productive index than their monocultures.
Agronomic and P recovery efficiency of organomineral phosphate fertilizer from poultry litter in sandy and clayey soils
Authors: Sá Jerusa Maia e , Jantalia Cláudia Pozzi , Teixeira Paulo César , Polidoro José Carlos , Benites Vinícius de Melo , Araújo Adelson Paulo
Published: October 2017

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate agronomic and P recovery efficiencies of a granulated organomineral phosphate fertilizer (OMF) produced from poultry litter, compared with those of monoammonium phosphate (MAP), in soils with different textures. The experiment followed a 2x2x4+2 factorial arrangement, with two Oxisols (sandy loam and clay loam textures), two sources of P (OMF and MAP), four levels of P (50, 100, 200, and 400 mg kg-1), besides two control treatments without P application. The treatments were evaluated in 10-kg pots filled with soil, during four successive cultivations of corn without replacing the P absorbed by the plants, in order to evaluate the actual and residual effects of the fertilizers. Available P contents in the soil were higher with the MAP fertilizer in the sandy loam soil, with no significant differences between fertilizers in the clay loam soil. OMF had a greater immediate effect and promoted a higher dry matter yield in the first cultivation; however, the residual effects of the fertilizers did not differ in the other cultivations. P accumulation by plants was not affected by the fertilizer used. OMF had higher agronomic efficiency, but P recovery efficiency did not differ significantly between fertilizers. OMF performance indicates good potential use of poultry litter as fertilizer, in organomineral formulations.
Preferences of orthopedic surgeons for treating midshaft clavicle fracture in adults
Authors: Oliveira Junior Adilson Sanches de , Roberto Bruno Braga , Lenza Mario , Pintan Guilherme Figueiredo , Ejnisman Benno , Schor Breno , Carrera Eduardo da Frota , Murachovsky Joel
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACT Objective To determine the current clinical practice in Latin America for treating midshaft clavicle fractures, including surgical and non-surgical approaches. Methods A cross-sectional study using a descriptive questionnaire. Shoulder and elbow surgeons from the Brazilian Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and from the Latin American Society of Shoulder and Elbow were contacted and asked to complete a short questionnaire (SurveyMonkey®) on the management of midshaft fractures of the clavicle. Incomplete or inconsistent answers were excluded. Results The type of radiographic classification preferably used was related to description of fracture morphology, according to 41% of participants. Allman classification ranked second and was used by 24.1% of participants. As to indications for surgical treatment, only the indications with shortening and imminence of skin exposure were statistically significant. Conservative treatment was chosen in cortical contact. Regarding immobilization method, the simple sling was preferred, and treatment lasted from 4 to 6 weeks. Although the result was not statistically significant, the blocked plate was the preferred option in surgical cases. Conclusion The treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures in Latin America is in accordance with the current literature.
Maintenance of exercise training benefits is associated with adequate milk and dairy products intake in elderly hypertensive subjects following detraining
Authors: Moraes Wilson Max Almeida Monteiro de , Santos Neucilane Silveira dos , Aguiar Larissa Pereira , Sousa Luís Gustavo Oliveira de
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate whether maintenance of exercise training benefits is associated with adequate milk and dairy products intake in hypertensive elderly subjects after detraining. Methods Twenty-eight elderly hypertensive patients with optimal clinical treatment underwent 16 weeks of multicomponent exercise training program followed by 6 weeks of detraining, and were classified according to milk and dairy products intake as low milk (<3 servings) and high milk (≥3 servings) groups. Results After exercise training, there was a significant reduction (p<0.001) in body weight, systolic, diastolic and mean blood pressure, an increase in lower and upper limb strength (chair-stand test and elbow flexor test) as well as in aerobic capacity (stationary gait test) and functional capacity (sit down, stand up, and move around the house) in both groups. However, in the Low Milk Intake Group significant changes were observed: body weight (+0.5%), systolic, diastolic and mean blood pressure (+0.9%,+1.4% and +1.1%, respectively), lower extremity strength (-7.0%), aerobic capacity (-3.9%) and functional capacity (+5.4) after detraining. These parameters showed no significant differences between post-detraining and post-training period in High Milk Intake Group. Conclusion Maintenance of exercise training benefits related to pressure levels, lower extremity strength and aerobic capacity, is associated with adequate milk and dairy products intake in hypertensive elderly subjects following 6 weeks of detraining.
Effects of the Flow and Emotional Attitudes of Korean Wave Cultural Contents on the Trust and Relationship Orientation toward Korean Medical Tourism
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Kim Byeong-Yong
Published: October 2017

The popularity of Korean wave cultural contents not only contributes to favorable sentiments toward Korea but also positively affects attitude formation and the subsequent evaluation of medical tourism products. This study examined how the flow of Korean cultural contents affected emotional attitudes and how it affected trust and relationship-orientation toward Korean medical tourism. Also, the current study investigated relationships among emotional attitudes, trust, and relationship-orientation. In addition, this study examined the relationship between trust and relationship-orientation. We conducted a questionnaire survey on 200 college students throughout the Nanchang and Jiujiang regions of Jiangxi province, China. Frequency, reliability, and correlation analyses were performed using IBM SPSS 23.0 and hypotheses were tested using AMOS 21.0 program. The results showed that the degree of flow of Korean wave cultural contents positively affected emotional attitudes, but there were no significant relationships between the degree of flow and trust and relationship-orientation toward Korean medical tourism. Additionally, emotional attitudes caused positive effects on the trust and relationship-orientation. These results suggest that direct feeling and emotional judgment concerning Korean wave cultural contents have a direct effect on Korean medical tourism.
A Study on the Self-Defense Mechanism of an Emotional Worker in the Service Industry: The Case of a Hotel Club Concierge Employer
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Song Young-Min , Kang Jun-Soo
Published: October 2017

The problem of emotional labor in the service industry has grown with the simultaneous growth of the service industry itself. It has therefore received a great deal of attention because some emotional laborers in service are not able to deal with this stress and tend to make extreme choices. The following self-defense mechanisms are present within the workplace: They are Repression of work-related stress, Suppression of one's emotions, Projection as the ‘buck-passing’ of a crisis, Escape from reality and Sublimation to improve in a positive direction. Therefore, people who work in the service sector unconsciously conceal their stress however the accumulated effects of it can surface after their work. After employees have finished dealing with a crisis at work, they tend to reveal their negative emotions and attitudes to a third person or withdraw from reality as such experiences are often repeated. However, the stress that service employees experience may not only be considered in terms of their negative aspects, but also as a positive opportunity for self-growth. In conclusion, this study provides findings concerning various psychological symptoms within the framework of Sigmund Freud's theory as well as the defense mechanisms these emotional workers experience.
PENINGKATAN EFISIENSI PEMISAHAN RADIOISOTOP TERBIUM-161 BERBASIS KROMATOGRAFI KOLOM UNTUK APLIKASI TERAPI KANK
Authors: Aziz Azmairit
Published: October 2017

PENINGKATAN EFISIENSI PEMISAHAN RADIOISOTOP TERBIUM-161 BERBASIS KROMATOGRAFI KOLOM UNTUK APLIKASI TERAPI KANKER. Angka kematian akibat kanker terus meningkat setiap tahun. Endoradioterapi, teknik nuklir menggunakan radionuklida untuk terapi kanker, merupakan teknik yang kompetitif dalam menangani penyakit kanker. Terbium-161 (161Tb) adalah radiolantanida pemancar-β- lemah (Eβ-rata-rata  = 0,150 MeV) dan memiliki waktu paro selama 6,9 hari yang potensial untuk terapi kanker ukuran kecil. Pada penelitian sebelumnya telah diperoleh pemisahan 161Tb dari hasil iradiasi bahan sasaran Gd2O3 diperkaya isotop 160Gd dengan metode kromatografi ekstraksi. Akan tetapi yield 161Tb yang diperoleh masih rendah, yaitu ~ 93%. Pada penelitian ini telah dilakukan upaya untuk meningkatkan efisiensi pemisahan 161Tb dari hasil iradiasi bahan sasaran Gd2O3 diperkaya isotop 160Gd menggunakan berbagai ukuran dan jenis resin Ln. Bahan sasaran Gd2O3 diperkaya isotop 160Gd (98,4 %) diiradiasi di RSG-G.A.Siwabessy.  Radioisotop 161Tb dipisahkan dari matriks Gd/Tb hasil iradiasi Gd2O3 dengan metode kromatografi ekstraksi menggunakan kolom resin Ln yang memiliki ukuran partikel 20 – 50, 50 – 100 dan 100 – 150 μm serta catridge resin Ln,  Ln2 dan Ln3 dengan ukuran partikel 50 – 100 μm sebagai fase diam.  Sebagai fase gerak digunakan larutan HNO3 0,8N dan 3N masing-masing untuk memisahkan isotop gadolinium dan terbium. Pada penelitian ini diperoleh peningkatan efisiensi  pemisahan 161Tb  menggunakan catridge resin Ln dengan ukuran partikel 50 – 100 μm (ditandem 2 buah) dengan yield sebesar 100 ± 0,1% dan Gd recovery sebesar 97,65 ± 0,2%. Radioisotop 161Tb hasil pemisahan memiliki kemurnian radionuklida 99,98 ± 0,01%. Sediaan  radioisotop 161TbCl3 yang dihasilkan memiliki kemurnian radiokimia sebesar 99,92 ± 0,2%.
A New Context Affording for Regulation: The Case of Musical Play
Authors: Zachariou Antonia , Whitebread David
Published: October 2017

The present study set out to investigate theoretical speculations that regulation and musical play, an initial manifestation of musicality, are directly linked. This study aimed to explore the potential for regulation to occur during musical play and investigate the nature of the regulatory behaviours. Thirty-six children, aged 6 and 8, were observed during musical play sessions. These observations were analysed, using a coding framework, to identify and code regulatory behaviours as to the type of regulation, its social nature and the direction of activity. The data were subjected to quantitative analysis. The findings suggest that regulatory behaviours occurred during musical play. During musical play tasks, cognitive monitoring and emotional/motivational monitoring behaviours were the most prevalent, significantly more opportunities were provided for socially-shared regulation compared to self- or co-regulation, and the children more often directed their activity towards fundamental, rather than superficial aspects of tasks. The results can inform theory and practice.
Labor pain relief and postpartum depression. Is there a correlation?
Authors: Riazanova Oksana V. , Aleksandrovich Yury S. , Reznik Vitaly A. , Gorkovaya Irina A. , Korgozha Maria A. , Ioskovich Aleksander
Published: October 2017

The article is dedicated to the evaluation of the effect of labor pain relief by using epidural analgesia during vaginal delivery on the frequency of postpartum depression. Materials and methods. 159 women were included in the study. The average age of the patients was 29 years, the average gestation period was 39.7 weeks. In the first group, in order to relief the pain while vaginal birth, an epidural analgesia was administered. A continuous patient-controlled infusion was used along with 0.08% solution of ropivacaine hydrochloride in the capacity of a local anesthetic. Patients of the second group gave birth without any anesthesia. Evaluation of the depression progress was carried out several times: before birth, 6 hours after delivery, 3 days and 6 weeks after delivery. Results of the study. Usage of epidural analgesia during vaginal delivery leads to a significant pain syndrome relief, but does not reduce the probably of postpartum depression.
Adli Tıbbi Açıdan Lazarus Fenomeni: Bir Olgu Sunumu
Authors: Güven Aykut Taner , Petridis Gavril , Özkal Şeyda Şebnem , Kalfoglu Ersi Abacı
Published: October 2017

Auto-resuscitation or with the common name Lazarus phenomenon is unassisted return of spontaneous circulation after cardiac arrest. Lazarus phenomenon takes a little place in the medical literature. Doctors are reluctant to publish case reports because of apprehension of being sued due to medical malpractice. In the other hand Lazarus phenomenon is a rare and interesting topic for public media. In the forensic point of view, it’s important that if a Lazarus phenomenon is connected with medical negligence or not. All “Lasarus” case reports in the literature are informing that a time interval between declaration of death and noticing spontaneous circulation-inhalation from a few second to 33 minutes. Possibly there are no other example of 3 hours time interval between death declaration and noticing auto-resuscitation rather than in our case report.