bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Revisão taxonômica de Matayba sect. Matayba (Sapindaceae, Cupanieae)
Authors: Coelho Rubens Luiz Gayoso , Souza Vinicius Castro , Ferrucci María Silvia , Flores Thiago Bevilacqua
Published: July 2017

Resumo Matayba contêm cerca de 50 espécies de arbustos ou árvores distribuídas desde o México até o norte da Argentina e divididas em quatro seções. No Brasil estão presentes 30 espécies e 17 delas são endêmicas. Matayba sect. Matayba tem o maior número de espécies e ocorre apenas na América do Sul. No Brasil essa seção está representada predominantemente fora da região Amazônica, com exceção de M. guianensis que é amplamente distribuída na América do Sul. A presente revisão taxonômica das espécies de Matayba sect. Matayba, inclui descrições, reavaliação nomenclatural e tipificação, delimitação dos táxons, chave de identificação e ilustrações. Os principais caracteres diagnósticos desta seção são o número e forma dos folíolos, os padrões da nervação e a posição e proeminência das domácias. Nas flores, o indumento das sépalas, pétalas e filetes é o caráter mais usado. Um total de 17 espécies nessa seção são reconhecidas. Uma espécie foi excluída, 20 lectótipos e um neótipo são designados, dois nomes de espécies e 10 de formas e subformas são posicionados em sinonímia e novos dados de distribuição para diversas espécies no Brasil foram registrados.
Flora do estado do Rio de Janeiro: Ulmaceae
Authors: Pederneiras Leandro Cardoso , Machado Anderson Ferreira Pinto
Published: July 2017

Resumo O presente trabalho tem como objetivo contribuir para o conhecimento das espécies de Ulmaceae ocorrentes no estado do Rio de Janeiro. O estudo tem por base a análise morfológica de materiais depositados em herbários e coletas de campo, além da compilação de dados de literatura. Foram registradas duas espécies: Ampelocera glabra e Phyllostylon brasiliense, ambas em estado crôtico de perigo de extinção no estado do Rio de Janeiro. Chave para identificação, descrições, ilustrações, dados sobre hábitat, fenologia e distribuição geográfica das espécies são apresentados.
Sinopse do gênero Rhynchospora (Cyperaceae) nas restingas do estado do Pará, Brasil
Authors: Schneider Layla Jamylle Costa , Bastos Maria de Nazaré do Carmo , Costa Neto Salustiano Vilar da , Gil André dos Santos Bragança
Published: July 2017

RESUMO Este trabalho tem como objetivo contribuir para o conhecimento taxonômico das espécies de Rhynchospora ocorrentes nas restingas do estado do Pará, Brasil. Foram analisados os acervos dos herbários MG, IAN e HBRA, e ainda dos herbários INPA, HURB, NY e UEC (online). As espécies foram determinadas através de literaturas especializadas e por consulta às opera principia e typi digitalizados disponíveis na internet. Foram determinadas 10 espécies de Rhynchospora para as restingas paraenses: R. barbata, R. cephalotes, R. filiformis, R. hirsuta, R. holoschoenoides, R. nervosa, R. puber, R. riparia, R. rugosa e R. spruceana. São apresentados chave de identificação, caracteres diagnósticos, distribuição geográfica, ilustrações e comentários taxonômicos de cada uma das espécies encontradas. Ainda, são designados neotypi de R. nervosa e R. riparia, e lectotypus de R. puber.
Orchidaceae na Serra do Ouro Branco, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Authors: Vieira Tiago Luiz , Barros Fábio de
Published: July 2017

Resumo A Serra do Ouro Branco demarca o limite sul da Cadeia do Espinhaço, em Minas Gerais, e está situada em uma zona de transição entre os domínios Atlântico e do Cerrado. O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar o levantamento florístico da família Orchidaceae na Serra do Ouro Branco, município de Ouro Branco, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Foram registrados 36 gêneros e 75 espécies para a área. Os gêneros mais representativos foram Habenaria (17 spp.), Cleistes (7 spp.), Acianthera e Epidendrum (6 spp. cada). A elevada riqueza de Orchidaceae em uma área relativamente pequena evidencia a importância florística da família em si e, também, a relevância ambiental da área de estudo. São apresentadas chaves de identificação, descrições, ilustrações esquemáticas das peças do perianto, e comentários sobre os gêneros e espécies.
Reporte y distribución potencial de una palma exótica ornamental (Roystonea oleracea) en Ecuador
Authors: Herrera Ileana , Hernández-Rosas José I. , Suárez Cesar F. , Amaya Xavier Cornejo , Goncalves Estefany , Ayala Claudia
Published: July 2017

Resumen La palma Roystonea oleracea, nativa del Caribe, ha sido introducida en varios países tropicales como planta ornamental e invade en humedales de Brasil, Guyana y Panamá. En este estudio reportamos la presencia de R. oleracea en la región de la costa del Ecuador donde es ampliamente cultivada como ornamental. Mediante una imagen de satélite estimamos la abundancia y cobertura de la especie en Isla Santay, un humedal Ramsar ubicado en el río Guayas cerca del perímetro urbano al sur de la ciudad de Guayaquil. También, realizamos un modelo de distribución potencial de R. oleracea en Ecuador, usando BIOCLIM. En Isla Santay, la especie está naturalizada y cubre alrededor de 43 hectáreas. El modelo de distribución potencial muestra que, además de Isla Santay, hay otros cinco humedales Ramsar en la costa ecuatoriana susceptibles climáticamente al establecimiento de R. oleracea. Debido al potencial invasivo de esta especie en humedales, se recomienda prohibir su uso como planta ornamental en áreas cercanas a humedales en Ecuador. Estudios que monitoreen la naturalización e impactos ecológicos de R. oleracea en humedales de Ecuador son requeridos para establecer prioridades de manejo y contribuir con la conservación de estos importantes ecosistemas.
New records of parasitized plants by Escobedia grandiflora (Orobanchaceae) in natural habitats
Authors: Medina Edison Cardona , Ruíz Sandra Bibiana Muriel
Published: July 2017

Abstract Hemiparasitic plant roots adhere to neighboring plants in order to meet part or all of their nutritional requirements. Escobedia grandiflora (L. f.) Kuntze is a hemiparasitic plant found throughout the America. Its orange colored roots are used as a natural colorant in food and medicines, but there is little information about plant requirements. The aim of this study was to identify host plants of E. grandiflora in five natural habitats within the department of Antioquia (Colombia). There, E. grandiflora plants were selected and an area of 50 × 50 cm around them was demarcated, in order to identify the vegetation in the quadrant with adhering haustoria. The Amount of haustoria of E. grandiflora on these plants was established. Twenty-two species belonging to seven botanical families were recorded as being parasitized by E. grandiflora, the most predominant family being Poaceae, with twelve species. Greater compatibility or preference was suggested for 18.2% of the identified plant species. It was concluded that E. grandiflora has a wide host range, especially within the Poaceae family. This record contributes to an increased knowledge of this species, and constitutes basic information for future studies.
Teor de Taninos Condensados Presente na Casca de Jurema-Preta (Mimosa tenuiflora) em Função das Fenofases
Authors: Azevêdo Tatiane Kelly Barbosa de , Paes Juarez Benigno , Calegari Leandro , Santana Gregório Mateus
Published: July 2017

RESUMO A jurema-preta (Mimosa tenuiflora), espécie típica do semiárido brasileiro, possui potencial para a produção de taninos vegetais. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o teor de taninos condensados na casca de jurema-preta em função das fenofases da planta. Assim, foram realizadas quatro coletas de acordo com o período agrícola, em agosto e dezembro de 2008 e em abril e agosto de 2009, na Fazenda Lameirão, Santa Terezinha, Paraíba, sendo coletadas 10 plantas por período, totalizando 40 plantas, das quais foram avaliadas a fenologia e nas quais foram realizadas as análises quanto ao teor de sólidos totais, índice de Stiasny e teor de taninos condensados na casca por período de coleta. Observou-se que a fenologia das plantas influenciou no teor de taninos condensados, pois quando as árvores tinham frutos e flores apresentaram menor teor de taninos. Já na presença de folhas verdes foi observado maior teor de taninos condensados nas plantas.
Deformação Residual Longitudinal de Clones de Eucalyptus em Local Sujeito a Ventos
Authors: Braz Rafael Leite , Oliveira José Tarcísio da Silva , Rosado Antônio Marcos , Vidaurre Graziela Baptista , Oliveira José Geraldo Lima de
Published: July 2017

RESUMO Durante o desenvolvimento das árvores, esforços mecânicos são gerados com o intuito de mantê-la em equilíbrio e ereta em resposta a diversos fatores ambientais. Estes esforços são conhecidos como tensões de crescimento e variam na sua distribuição e intensidade nas diferentes espécies do gênero Eucalyptus. Portanto, objetivou-se avaliar a deformação residual longitudinal (DRL) e sua relação com as características de crescimento da árvore, propriedade física e mecânica da madeira de clones do híbrido Eucalyptus urophylla × Eucalyptus grandis com 30 e 35 meses de idade, em plantios florestais na região do Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, em áreas sujeita a forte ação dos ventos, que tem como consequência o tombamento e até mesmo a quebra dessas árvores. A DRL média foi de 0,086mm, e quando associada as outras características da madeira, as correlações não foram significativas. As características de crescimento das árvores, a densidade básica, o módulo de elasticidade (MOE) e módulo de ruptura (MOR) e trabalho absorvido não foram suficientes para explicar o comportamento da DRL.
Compartimentos da Matéria Orgânica de Solos sob Floresta no Estado do Acre
Authors: Fontana Ademir , Pereira Marcos Gervasio , Bernini Thiago Andrade , Cunha dos Anjos Lúcia Helena , Wadt Paulo Guilherme Salvador , Santos Lauana Lopes dos
Published: July 2017

RESUMO O objetivo deste trabalho foi quantificar os diferentes compartimentos da matéria orgânica de solos sob floresta no estado do Acre. Perfis de solo foram descritos e coletados nos terços superior, terço médio e terço inferior da paisagem localizados nos municípios de Sena Madureira, Manoel Urbano e Feijó, no estado do Acre. Os solos foram caracterizados quanto à composição química, física, frações húmicas e frações oxidáveis. Os teores de carbono orgânico estão concentrados nos horizontes superficiais dos solos, destacados pelo decréscimo abrupto em relação aos demais horizontes. Os teores da argila e de cátions atuam de forma mais efetiva na dinâmica da matéria orgânica em detrimento à posição na paisagem e classe de solo. As análises multivariadas indicam maior similaridade entre os pontos de Sena Madureira (T1) e de Feijó (T3), exceto o ponto do terço superior de Feijó, que é semelhante ao Manoel Urbano (T2).
Métodos de Superação da Dormência e Substratos para Germinação de Sementes de Tachigali vulgaris L.G. Silva & H. C. Lima
Authors: Abreu Daniela Cleide Azevedo de , Porto Keissy Garcia , Nogueira Antonio Carlos
Published: July 2017

RESUMO O conhecimento das condições ideais como o método de superação da dormência e o substrato para que ocorra a germinação das sementes de espécies florestais é essencial para o sucesso no estabelecimento das plântulas. Este trabalho teve por objetivos definir o método adequado para a superação de dormência e avaliar o efeito de diferentes substratos na germinação de sementes de T. vulgaris. Foram testados os diferentes tratamentos pré-germinativos: testemunha; escarificação mecânica com lixa d’água; desponte do tegumento na região oposta ao hilo com auxílio de tesoura; imersão em água na temperatura de 80 °C por 24 horas e imersão das sementes em ácido sulfúrico durante 10 minutos. Após os tratamentos pré-germinativos, as sementes foram semeadas em substratos vermiculita, areia e papel mata-borrão e submetidas a 30 °C e luz contínua. O melhor tratamento foi o desponte do tegumento na região oposta ao hilo com tesoura e substrato vermiculita.
Efeito do Sistema de Desdobro e das Classes Diamétricas no Rendimento em Madeira Serrada de Araucaria angustifolia
Authors: Bonato Junior Antonio Idinar , Rocha Márcio Pereira da , Juizo Claudio Gumane Francisco , Klitzke Ricardo Jorge
Published: July 2017

RESUMO A presente pesquisa foi desenvolvida com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito dos sistemas de desdobro aleatório e otimizado em toras de Araucaria angustifolia em diferentes classes diamétricas, para obtenção de madeira serrada numa serraria de pequeno porte. Para o efeito, foram selecionadas 60 toras, as quais foram cubadas e separadas em três classes diamétricas com 20 toras que, em seguida foram divididas em dois lotes de 10 toras, sendo o primeiro lote submetido ao desdobro aleatório e o segundo, ao desdobro otimizado. Os resultados indicaram que o desdobro otimizado foi mais satisfatório e a classificação diamétrica ocasionou aumento do rendimento em madeira serrada nos dois sistemas de desdobro. Os modelos ajustados para predição do rendimento, em função da conicidade das toras, foram significativos e satisfatórios principalmente no sistema de desdobro otimizado, o qual teve altos coeficientes de determinação ajustados em relação ao sistema de desdobro aleatório.
Higher MELD score increases the overall cost on the waiting list for liver transplantation: a micro-costing analysis based study
Authors: TURRI Jose Antonio Orellana , DECIMONI Tassia Cristina , FERREIRA Leandro Augusto , DINIZ Marcio Augusto , HADDAD Luciana Bertocco de Paiva , CAMPOLINA Alessandro Gonçalves
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The pre-transplant period is complex and includes lots of procedures. The severity of liver disease predisposes to a high number of hospitalizations and high costs procedures. Economic evaluation studies are important tools to handle costs on the waiting list for liver transplantation. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the total cost of the patient on the waiting list for liver transplantation and the main resources related to higher costs. METHODS: A cost study in a cohort of 482 patients registered on waiting list for liver transplantation was carried out. In 24 months follow-up, we evaluated all costs of materials, medicines, consultations, procedures, hospital admissions, laboratorial tests and image exams, hemocomponents replacements, and nutrition. The total amount of each resource or component used was aggregated and multiplied by the unitary cost, and thus individual cost for each patient was obtained. RESULTS: The total expenditure of the 482 patients was US$ 6,064,986.51. Outpatient and impatient costs correspond to 32.4% of total cost (US$ 1,965,045.52) and 67.6% (US$ 4,099,940.99) respectively. Main cost drivers in outpatient were: medicines (44.31%), laboratorial tests and image exams (31.68%). Main cost drivers regarding hospitalizations were: medicines (35.20%), bed use in ward and ICU (26.38%) and laboratorial tests (13.72%). Patients with MELD score between 25-30 were the most expensive on the waiting list (US$ 16,686.74 ± 16,105.02) and the less expensive were those with MELD below 17 (US$ 5,703.22 ± 9,318.68). CONCLUSION: Total costs on the waiting list for liver transplantation increased according to the patient’s severity. Individually, hospitalizations, hemocomponents reposition and hepatocellular carcinoma treatment were the main cost drivers to the patient on the waiting list. The longer the waiting time, the higher the total cost on list, causing greater impact on health systems.
Probabilistic assessment of reinforced soil wall performance using response surface method
Authors: Yu Y. , Bathurst R. J.
Published: July 2017

The paper demonstrates the use of the response surface method (RSM) to carry out probabilistic assessment of selected performance features of geosynthetic-reinforced segmental retaining walls under operational conditions. The method substantially reduces the number of Monte Carlo simulations required to carry out probabilistic analysis of numerical models with a large number of problem parameters. A numerical model is verified using performance data from three physical full-scale laboratory walls, and is then used to generate a large synthetic database of numerical results for maximum wall facing deformation, maximum reinforcement connection strains and maximum reinforcement strains in the backfill. Closed-form solutions (performance functions) are formulated using a full quadratic polynomial, which is a common feature of the RSM. The coefficient values of the closed-form solutions are found using a least squares method to give good agreement between the RSM equations and numerical results. The RSM equations for each performance function are used to carry out Monte Carlo simulations and the results presented as cumulative distribution functions. The resulting cumulative distribution functions can be used for quantitative reliability-based assessment of wall facing deformations and reinforcement strains under operational conditions for walls matching the physical test walls used in the initial numerical model verification.
Percursos de análise do vestuário em filmes portugueses de etnoficção
Authors: Cucinotta Caterina
Published: July 2017

O presente artigo versa sobre o tema do documentário e da ficção no cinema de etnoficção português, focalizando-se no estudo do vestuário como fenómeno, ora votado a explicitar a verosimilhança das sequências, ora usado enquanto ferramenta para criar uma simulação da realidade. Tratamos o termo etnoficção como se fosse um género cinematográfico e escolhemos, como exemplo de análise três trilogias do cinema português. Entendemos o vestuário de acordo com os novos conceitos do corpo revestido que vêm da Fashion Theory. Analisar o vestuário de filmes por género ajuda, por um lado, na criação de uma primeira definição de todo este tipo de vestuário e, por outro, a compreender a sua importância dentro de uma obra fílmica. O enquadramento teórico sobre Fashion Theory e sobre o conceito de etnoficção será aplicado aos filmes escolhidos, tentando-se ampliar os referidos conhecimentos através da introdução de outros autores que se debruçaram sobre os dois assuntos, a fim de unificar os dois conceitos, do corpo revestido e da etnoficção, num só, o conceito de vestuário cinematográfico.
Using De-MetaST-BLAST v1
Authors: Steven Wilhelm Dr. , Samantha Coy not provided
Published: July 2017

Please contact Dr. Steven Wilhelm (wilhelm@utk.edu) or Samantha Coy (srose16@utk.edu) for additional information regarding this protocol. De-MetaST-BLAST, written in C++, is a script that can validate degenerate primers by performing in silico PCR amplification of the primers against metagenomic and metatranscriptomic databases (e.g. CAMERA; MG-RAST). The output is a list of in-silco PCR amplicons that are then blasted against GenBank to determine the most homologous sequence to the amplicon. Modified from Gulvik, C. A., Effler, T. C., Wilhelm, S. W., & Buchan, A. (2012). De-MetaST-BLAST: A Tool for the Validation of Degenerate Primer Sets and Data Mining of Publicly Available Metagenomes. PLoS ONE,7(11). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0050362
Guava Flow Cytometry v1
Authors: Steven Wilhelm Dr. , Alyssa Alsante not provided
Published: July 2017

Please contact Dr. Steven Wilhelm (wilhelm@utk.ed) for additional information regarding this protocol.
Running the PTC-0200 DNA Engine v1
Authors: Steven Wilhelm Dr. , Alyssa Alsante not provided
Published: July 2017

Please contact Dr. Steven Wilhelm (wilhelm@utk.edu) for additional information regarding this protocol.
Carbonization and Regeneration of Mo/ZSM-5 Catalysts for Methane Dehydroaromatization
Authors: Ismagilov Z.R. , Tsikoza L.T. , Matus E.V. , Litvak G.S. , Ismagilov I.Z. , Sukhova O.B.
Published: July 2017

The character of carbonaceous deposits formed during methane dehydroaromatization reaction in the presence of Mo/ZSM-5 catalysts was studied by differential thermal analysis. The dependence of the concentration and condensation degree (C/H ratio) of the carbonaceous deposits on the catalyst synthesis conditions (Mo content = 1-10%, Si/Al ratio in the initial H-ZSM-5 = 17-45) and reaction conditions (feed flow rate = 405-1620 h-1, methane concentration = 90-98%, reaction temperature = 720-780 °C) was investigated. The oxidative treatment conditions of carbonized Mo/ZSM-5 catalysts providing stable operation of the catalysts under multiple reaction-oxidative treatment cycles were selected.
Studies Regarding the Increase in Hydrophilicity of Some Textile Fabrics through Treatment by Cold Plasma and Grafting with Vinyl Monomers
Authors: Popa Marcel , Ecsner Ana Irina , Muresan Rodica , Muresan Emil , Ioanid Emil Ghiocel , Ioanid Aurelia
Published: July 2017

The polyamide and polyester fabrics have been treated by glow discharge plasma and grafted with 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) in order to increase the hydrophilicity and to improve the soil release properties. The plasma treatments were carried out at different exposure times. Grafting was obtained with gaseous HEMA and with alcohol or aqueous solution of HEMA at different concentrations. The physical and chemical surface changes were studied using scanning electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, colour measurements. The hydrophilicity was assessed through the absorption time of a water drop and the soil removal through washing by remission values.
Corrosion Behavior of Low Carbon Line Pipe Steel in Soil Environment
Authors: Benmoussat A. , Hadjel M.
Published: July 2017

Some operating buried transmission pipeline systems will develop unforeseen surface corrosion. Electrochemical corrosion behavior of low carbon line pipe steel in NS4 soil test solution has been investigated by EIS method. Corrosion phenomenon is accentuated by influence of such soils parameters as specific resistance, pH, temperature, moisture content and chemical composition of electrolytes contained in soil. Results showed that steel corrosion increases considerably at acidic pH environments. Corrosion current density increases with temperature in the range from 20 to 60 °C. The associated activation energy has been determined. Impedance curves showed that the charge transfer resistance (Rt) increases with increasing immersion duration. Parameters such as corrosion current density (Icorr), polarization resistance (Rp), soil specific resistance (r) can serve as the parameters for evaluation of soil corrosiveness.
Metajęzyk w wybranych podręcznikach do nauczania języka polskiego jako obcego
Authors: Grochala Beata
Published: July 2017

W artykule dokonano przeglądu definicji metajęzyka i metatekstu. Przyjęto, że jest to opis języka za pomocą tego języka. Następnie poddano analizie wybrane podręczniki pod kątem obecności wyrażeń metajęzykowych. Przyjęto perspektywę genologiczną – podręcznik traktowany jest jako gatunek tekstu, a badano elementy należące do aspektu stylistycznego i poznawczego.
Polski język humanistyczny dla cudzoziemców mniej i bardziej zaawansowanych
Authors: Sabela-Dymek Ewa
Published: July 2017

Autorka, biorąc pod uwagę zadania, przed jakimi stają studenci obcokrajowcy studiujący na polskich uniwersytetach, podejmuje próbę omówienia wspólnych dla różnych nauk humanistycznych właściwości językowych, decydujących o specyfice humanistycznej odmiany języka polskiego. Zwraca uwagę na cechy języka humanistycznych tekstów akademickich oraz popularnonaukowych (obiektywizm, intelektualizm czy depersonalizacja) i omawia środki językowe, za pomocą których się je tworzy. Wskazuje na zagadnienia językowe, z jakimi powinni zapoznać się cudzoziemcy zamierzający studiować w Polsce. Wskazuje też źródła tekstów do pracy ze słuchaczami kursów języka specjalistycznego – od podręczników akademickich (dla najbardziej zaawansowanych), poprzez teksty prasowe i internetowe, do podręczników dla cudzoziemców.
Nauczanie aspektu czasowników polskich na gruncie słowiańskim
Authors: Nowakowska Maria Magdalena
Published: July 2017

W artykule podjęto problematykę nauczania aspektu czasownika na gruncie słowiańskim. Zaprezentowano różnice, dotyczące tej kategorii językowej, w językach polskim, czeskim, słowackim i słoweńskim, a następnie pokazano wynikające z tego problemy w przyswajaniu tej kategorii przez Czechów, Słowaków i Słoweńców. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na aspekt w nauczaniu języków specjalistycznych.
Co panu dolega? – podręcznik do nauczania języka polskiego medycznego na poziomie B2/C1
Authors: Majcher-Legawiec Urszula , Pukas-Palimąka Danuta
Published: July 2017

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Use and Experience of Recent Intimate Partner Violence Among Women Veterans Who Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan
Authors: Creech Suzannah K. , Macdonald Alexandra , Taft Casey
Published: July 2017

Background: Women veterans may be at high risk for intimate partner violence (IPV), which increases susceptibility for negative physical and mental health. IPV experiences and use have not previously been studied among the newest generation of women veterans who deployed to the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Method: This study examined the correlates of IPV in a sample of 102 women veterans who had deployed to the conflicts in Iraq or Afghanistan and who were in current intimate relationships. Using an anonymous web-based survey, participants completed measures of combat and sexual harassment exposure during deployment, measures of mental health and substance abuse, intimate relationship satisfaction, and recent IPV. Results: Results indicated that 63% of the sample reported experiencing any IPV in the past 6 months, whereas 73% reported using IPV toward their partner in the past 6 months. Linear regressions indicated intimate relationship satisfaction explained significant variance in recent psychological IPV, whereas alcohol misuse and recent psychological IPV experiences explained significant variance in physical IPV experiences and use and sexual IPV experiences. Conclusion: Women veterans in this study reported high levels of recent IPV experiences as well as the use of IPV. Results suggest the need to assess for both IPV use and IPV experiences in medical settings, and that for some women veterans, IPV prevention that focuses on healthy relationship functioning may be beneficial.
Comparison of Endothelial Function in Healthy Patients and Patients With Chronic Periodontitis and Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Punj Anahita , Shenoy Santhosh B. , Subramanyam K.
Published: July 2017

Background: The inflammatory burden as a result of severe periodontal disease acts as an insult to the endothelium. This disruption in the function of the endothelium predisposes it toward formation of atherosclerotic plaque, which may be a subsequent risk for coronary artery disease. The aim of this study is to estimate and compare endothelial function via flow‐mediated dilation (FMD) assessment in periodontal health and disease.

Methods: A total of 120 patients were selected and categorized equally into three groups: 1) healthy (control); 2) chronic periodontitis (CP); and 3) myocardial infarction (MI). Periodontal inflamed surface area (PISA) and FMD were assessed in all patients. Fasting blood samples were collected to estimate lipid profile. Analysis of variance was used for comparison of lipid profile, whereas Kruskal–Wallis test was used for comparison of FMD and PISA scores among the study groups with P <0.05.

Results: Comparison of FMD levels among the three groups showed statistically significant difference, with P <0.001. The value was statistically significant when the healthy group was compared with the CP and MI groups but not when the CP group was compared with the MI group. Lipid profile levels were statistically significant on comparison between the healthy and CP groups and between the CP and MI groups.

Conclusion: Endothelial function was impaired in patients with CP compared with healthy patients, and the dysfunction observed was similar to that observed in the MI group based on FMD values.
Influence of Implant Neck Surface and Placement Depth on Crestal Bone Changes Around Platform‐Switched Implants: A Clinical and Radiographic Study in Dogs
Authors: Valles Cristina , Rodríguez‐Ciurana Xavier , Nart Jose , Santos Antonio , Galofre Marta , Tarnow Dennis
Published: July 2017

Background: The aim of this animal study is to analyze bone remodeling around platform‐switching (PS) implants with and without a machined (MACH) collar placed at different levels in relation to the crestal bone in a canine model.

Methods: All mandibular premolars and first molars were extracted in five dogs. After 6 months, grit‐blasted acid‐etched (GBAE) PS implants with and without a MACH neck were randomly inserted in each hemimandible, positioning the implant‐abutment interface in either a supracrestal (+1.5 mm), equicrestal, or subcrestal (−1.5 mm) position, and healing abutments were connected. Implant abutments were dis/reconnected at 12, 14, 16, and 18 weeks after implant placement. After 6 months of healing, animals were sacrificed. Clinical parameters and periapical radiographs were registered on the day of implant placement, at 2 months, at every abutment dis/reconnection, and at sacrifice. Crestal bone changes were calculated and defined as the primary outcome variable.

Results: When crestal bone changes from implant placement to 6 months were compared between MACH and GBAE groups, no significant differences were encountered except for implants placed in an equicrestal position (P = 0.04). However, multivariable regression analysis revealed no significant differences between MACH and GBAE implants placed in a supracrestal (β = −0.08; P = 0.45), equicrestal (β = −0.05; P = 0.50), or subcrestal (β = −0.13; P = 0.19) position.

Conclusion: Surface treatment of the implant neck had no significant influence on crestal bone changes around PS implants with and without a MACH collar.
Validation Study of Italian Version of Inventory for DéJà vu Experiences Assessment (I-IDEA): A Screening Tool to Detect DéJà vu Phenomenon in Italian Healthy Individuals
Authors: Mumoli Laura , Tripepi Giovanni , Aguglia Umberto , Augimeri Antonio , Baggetta Rossella , Bisulli Francesca , Bruni Antonella , Cavalli Salvatore M. , D'Aniello Alfredo , Daniele Ornella , Di Bonaventura Carlo , Di Gennaro Giancarlo , Fattouch Jinane , Ferlazzo Edoardo , Ferrari Alessandra , Giallonardo Annateresa , Gasparini Sara , Nigro Salvatore , Romigi Andrea , Sofia Vito , Tinuper Paolo , Vaccaro Maria Grazia , Zummo Leila , Quattrone Aldo , Gambardella Antonio , Labate Angelo
Published: July 2017

The Inventory Déjà Vu Experiences Assessment (IDEA) is the only screening instrument proposed to evaluate Déjà vu (DV) experience. Here we intended to validate the Italian version of IDEA (I-IDEA) and at the same time to investigate the incidence and subjective qualities of DV phenomenon in Italian healthy adult individuals on basis of an Italian multicentre observational study. In this study we report normative data on the I-IDEA, collected on a sample of 542 Italian healthy subjects aging between 18 to 70 years (average age 40, range 18-70) with a formal educational from 1-19 years. From September 2013 to March 2016 were recruited 542 healthy volunteers from ten outpatient neurological clinics in ItalyAll participants (i.e family members of neurological patients enrolled, medicine’s student, physicians) had no neurological or psychiatric illness and they gave informed consent to participate in the study. All subjects enrolled had self-administered the questionnaire and they are able to complete I-IDEA test without any support. In total 396 (73%) of the 542 healthy controls had DV phenomenon. The frequency of DV was inversely related to age as well as to derealisation, jamais vu, precognitive dreams, depersonalization, paranormal activity, remembering dreams, travel frequency and daydreams (all P<0.012). The Italian version of IDEA maintains good properties in Italian version, thus confirming that this instrument is reliable for detecting and characterising the DV phenomenon.
Histological and Immunohistochemical Analyses of Repair of the Disc in the Rabbit Temporomandibular Joint Using a Collagen Template
Authors: Wang Kuo-Hwa , Chan Wing P. , Chiu Li-Hsuan , Tsai Yu-Hui , Fang Chia-Lang , Yang Charn-Bing , Tsai Hung-Li , Lai Wen-Fu
Published: July 2017

Previous study demonstrated the reconstituted type I collagen matrix extracted from rabbit tendons enabled to regenerate the TMJ disc in the rabbit. The aim of this study was to investigate changes in the extracellular matrix (ECM) and mechanisms of regeneration in TMJ disc. In 36 New Zealand rabbits that underwent a partial discectomy, discs were replaced with reconstituted collagen templates for 3 months. A histological analysis showed that moderate to severe degeneration appeared in partially discectomized joints without implantation. In contrast, discs that received the reconstituted collagen template regenerated, and returned to normal to protect the joint. Cells in the regenerative tissue expressed ECM, and fibers became regular and compact due to tissue remodeling over time. Reparative cells differentiated into chondroblasts, and showed highly dense pericellular fibers. The morphology and collagen composition of the disc and condyle in the 3-month experimental group were similar to those of normal tissues. In conclusion, the reconstituted collagen template facilitated the regeneration of surgically discectomized discs. Type I and type II collagens play a crucial role in the regeneration of articular discs.
Dark Energy and Inflation from Gravitational Waves
Authors: Marochnik Leonid
Published: July 2017

In this three-part paper, we show that gravitational waves (classical and quantum) produce the accelerated de Sitter expansion at the start and by the end of the cosmological evolution of the Universe. In these periods of time, the Universe contains no matter fields but contains classical and quantum metric fluctuations, i.e. it is filled with classical gravitational waves and gravitons. In such gravitational wave and graviton dominated eras of evolution of the Universe, the de Sitter state is the exact solution to the self-consistent equations for gravitational waves and gravitons and background geometry for the empty (with no matter fields) space-time with FLRW metric. In both classical and quantum cases, this solution is of the instanton origin since it is obtained by Wick rotation with the subsequent analytic continuation to real time. The cosmological acceleration from gravitational waves and gravitons provides a transparent physical explanation to the coincidence and threshold paradoxes of dark energy avoiding recourse to the anthropic principle. The cosmological acceleration from gravitons/gravitational waves at the start of the Universe evolution produces inflation which is consistent with the observational data on CMB anisotropy.
Kesesuaian Pembangunan Rumah Susun Sederhana Sewa terhadap Standar Perumahan Ideal di Sukoharjo
Authors: Hasanah Isandi Nurul , Rahayu Murtanti Jani , Putri Rufia Andisetyana
Published: July 2017

Construction of the rented simple flats is the option of government’s policy to meet the needs of adequate housing for low-income. The rented simple flats in Sukoharjo already inhabited 3 blocks of 6 blocks. The degree of occupancy will indirectly reflect quality the construction of flats. The problem in this study is whether development the rented simple flats in Sukoharjo complies with the standar of ideal housing. The purpose of research is the degree of conformity the rented simple flats in Sukoharjo as the standar of ideal housing. The method is used the deductive research methods with quantitative research. The analysis technique is used the analysis of scoring on any variable of the standards of ideal housing. The conclusions from this research is that there are nine variables known as the factors that influence the development of the rented simple flats in Sukoharjo as the ideal flats. The variables that have been suitable with the standar of ideal housing are the policy, the price of rent and accessibily. However, some variables that have not been optimal like the infrastructures, material contruction and the others. Consequently, Sukoharjo’s District Government and some of the parties concerned to repair deficiency and accommodate the needs of the community to achieve development the ideal flats.

 

Keywords: Contruction of rented simple flats, standards of ideal housing, scoring analysis
KESESUAIAN KLASTER INDUSTRI ANYAMAN BAMBU TERHADAP INDIKATOR KEBERLANJUTAN DI DESA WALEN KECAMATAN SIMO KABUPATEN BOYOLALI
Authors: Haji Vicha Ardhea Puspa , Soedwiwahjono Soedwiwahjono , Hardiana Ana
Published: July 2017

Abstract: Five hamlet in Walen Village, there is Pokoh, Wates, Walen, Jeringan and Ngampon are bamboo industry cluster area. This cluster is characterized by the existence of a bamboo forest as a provider of industrial raw materials, the people who have expertise to weave bamboo, bamboo woven activity and presence of a network or cooperation of small industry craftsmen. Industry cluster is absorbing the local workforce so we need to cuntineu in order to trigger the growth of the local economy. The problem in this research is how the level of sustainability of bamboo woven industry cluster in Walen Village to see between the existing conditions with the concept of sustainability of industrial cluster. The purpose of this study is to determine the suitability of Walen Village, Simo, Boyolali with sustainability concept. This study uses deductive research methods with quantitative research. Analysis uses scoring analysis which is based on the normative and suitability to the needs of the community. Conclusions from this research is the suitability of bamboo woven industry cluster Walen Village towards sostainability concept into the category of medium suitability. Normatively, the sustainability factor were classified as  high compatibility towards sustainability indicators are infrastructure, raw materials and capital; were classified as moderate suitability factors are location and labor; and were classified as low suitability are market, technology, partnership and government support. The result of analysis based on suitability to community needs were classified as high suitability is the raw material; were classified as moderate suitability are location, infrastructure, market, capital, labor, technology and partnership; and were classified as low suitability is government support.

 

Keywords: Industry Cluster, Small Industry, Sustainable Development.
SOLO CRAFT GALLERY EXPO DENGAN PENDEKATAN ARSITEKTUR JAWA KONTEMPORER
Authors: Bioza Betyona , Pitana Titis Srimuda , Gunawan Gunawan
Published: July 2017

Abstract: Solo Craft Gallery Expo is an effort to accommodate the presence of creative industries joined in the craft subsector SMEs, and facilitating MICE activities in the city of Solo. The space is in the form of art galleries as well as a market for good packaging and expo space with diverse capacities. Combining the two functions of this building is a strategy for mutually supporting each other’s existences. Gallery space presented as cultural charms, while the expo space plays a role in bringing visitors. The government policies in synergy with the city’s potential efforts to support and facilitate the development of the city for more advances physical quality and human resources. This system if it is associated with the city of Solo as location, intersects with the image which is the city of culture. This last issue is associated with contemporary architecture, which is an effort to locate and revive the values of cultural and society, as a reflection of the city’s identity. In this case, the Javanese architecture which is the local architecture and result of the Javanese cultural community life, deserve to be appreciated to exist as a force of local architecture. The process of aligning the image of the building with the city image of the building of Solo Craft Gallery Expo, carried out through the application of contemporary Javanese Architecture.

 

Keywords: MSME craft’s sub-sector, craft galleries, MICE facilities, contemporary Javanese architecture.
Quantification and identification of aerobic bacteria in holy water samples from a German environment
Authors: König Christoph , Tauchnitz Stephanie , Kunzelmann Heike , Horn Christian , Blessing Frithjof , Kohl Matthias , Egert Markus
Published: July 2017

Despite its frequent use in many religious institutions, the microbiological quality of holy water is clearly underinvestigated. We analyzed the microbial load of 54 holy water samples, repeatedly taken in five Roman Catholic churches in the greater area of Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, by means of aerobic colony counting and Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI) Biotyping of representative isolates. Over all samples, colony counting indicated an average aerobic microbial load of 5.85 ± 3.98 × 103 colony forming units (CFU) ml−1 (average ± standard error of the mean (SEM)). Urban churches showed significantly higher contaminations than rural churches, probably owing to a greater number of visitors. Out of 145 bacterial isolates, 63 (43%) were identified to genus level and 39 (27%) to species level. The majority of the identified bacteria were typical human skin commensals, mainly affiliated with the genus Staphylococcus. Ten out of 20 (50%) of the identified species were classified as potential pathogens. Appropriate hygiene measures should be taken to control microbial contamination of holy water, e.g., regular water exchange, particularly in highly frequented churches.
Influence of pathogenic bacterial activity on growth of Scenedesmus sp. and removal of nutrients from public market wastewater
Authors: Al-Gheethi A. A. , Mohamed R. M. , Jais N. M. , Efaq A. N. , Abd Halid Abdullah , Wurochekke A. A. , Amir-Hashim M. K.
Published: July 2017

The present study aims to investigate the influence of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis in public market wastewater on the removal of nutrients in terms of ammonium (NH4–) and orthophosphate (PO43) using Scenedesmus sp. The removal rates of NH4– and orthophosphate PO43– and batch kinetic coefficient of Scenedesmus sp. were investigated. The phycoremediation process was carried out at ambient temperature for 6 days. The results revealed that the pathogenic bacteria exhibited survival potential in the presence of microalgae but they were reduced by 3–4 log at the end of the treatment process. The specific removal rates of NH4– and PO43– have a strong relationship with initial concentration in the public market wastewater (R2 = 0.86 and 0.80, respectively). The kinetic coefficient of NH4– removal by Scenedesmus sp. was determined as k = 4.28 mg NH4– 1 log10 cell mL–1 d–1 and km = 52.01 mg L–1 (R2 = 0.94) while the coefficient of PO43– removal was noted as k = 1.09 mg NH4– 1 log10 cell mL–1 d–1 and km = 85.56 mg L–1 (R2 = 0.92). It can be concluded that Scenedesmus sp. has high competition from indigenous bacteria in the public market wastewater to remove nutrients, with a higher coefficient of removal of NH4– than PO43.
Hybrid technologies in surgical treatment of patients with concomitant atherosclerotic lesions of carotid and coronary arteries
Authors: Chernyavskiy A. M. , Chernyavskiy M. A. , Vinogradova T. Ye. , Yedemskiy A. G.
Published: July 2017

Cardiovascular diseases, which have their origins in atherosclerosis, are the "leaders" in morbidity and mortality among the population in many countries. Given the increase of elderly people in the population, it is important to choose the best strategy for surgical treatment of patients with combined atherosclerotic lesions of several arteries (coronary arteries, carotid arteries, peripheral arteries of the lower extremities, atherosclerosis visceral branches of the abdominal aorta). Currently, there is yet no common approach to the timing and sequence of revascularization surgery in this group of patients. The rapid development of endovascular techniques enables us to carry out the so-called hybrid procedures in patients with atherosclerotic lesions of several arteries. In this article we analyze different strategies that are used to manage patients with both coronary and carotid arteries atherosclerotic lesions.
Long-term outcomes of carotid surgery in patients with metabolic disorders and multifocal atherosclerosis
Authors: Fokin A. A. , Borsuk D. A.
Published: July 2017

Cardiovascular diseases originating from atherosclerosis appear to be a big problem in the whole world. Type 2 diabetic patients have their specific features of atherosclerosis development. The authors tried to follow up the patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and those without it. The average period of the study was 55,1 23,2 months. Mortality in both groups proved to be comparable (p>0,05). In the long-term period, Type 2 diabetic patients underwent coronary revascularization (p = 0,01) and surgery for bilateral carotid arteries (p = 0,005) more often than the patients from the second group.
Peripheral microcircuiation in patients over 60 years with atherosclerosis of lower limb arteries
Authors: Kamenskaya O. V. , Klinkova A. S. , Karpenko A. A. , Karaskov A. M. , Starodubtsev V. B. , Zeydlits G. A.
Published: July 2017

We investigated peripheral microcirculatory blood flow (MBF) by using laser Doppler flowmetry in 146 patients with IIB-IV stage chronic ischemia of lower limbs (CILL) according to the Pokrovsky-Fontaine classification. The objective was to study the state of peripheral MBF while carrying out functional tests in patients over 60 years with IIB-IV stage CILL before and after revascularization of lower limb arteries. When ageing, CILL patients demonstrate a decrease in the peripheral MBF baseline indicators and an increase in the quantity of defects of regulatory mechanisms and functional reserves of microcirculation, which manifest themselves as a severe paradoxical reaction of the microvasculature during an orthostatic test. In the early postoperative period the elderly patients tend to have reduced functional reserves and regulation mechanisms of MBF, with a high volume and degree of severity of MBF paradoxical reactions during an orthostatic test.
Morphofunctional changes of gastric mucosa and hypoxic test: choice of tactics of antisecretory therapy in cardiac surgery
Authors: Mandel I. A. , Sukhodolo I. V. , Pleshko R. I. , Kiselev V. O. , Podoksenov Yu. K. , Shipulin V. M. , Anishchuk A. A. , Lyapunova L. S.
Published: July 2017

In a prospective randomized trial (95 patients) a method of predicting gastroduodenal complications in cardiac patients was evaluated on the basis of the morphofunctional features of erosive and ulcerative lesions of the stomach, hypoxic tests and intragastral pH monitoring for pathogenesis-based prevention and treatment of these complications. The dynamics of intragastric pH during cardiac surgery and in the early postoperative period was analyzed; its correlation with clinical and laboratory data was studied. An algorithm for risk assessment, prevention and treatment of gastroduodenal complications was proposed (sensitivity -83.3%, specificity -88.9%, the critical point pH3.7, р<0.05).
Disorders of calcium and phosphorus metabolism in patients with acquired heart diseases
Authors: Zhuravleva I. Yu. , Veremeev A. V. , Khryachkova O. N. , Nikonorova N. G.
Published: July 2017

Some calcium/phosphorus metabolism indices were studied in patients with rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and patients with infective endocarditis (IE). Concentrations of calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone (PTH), vitamin D, superoxide dismutase (SOD), the total amount of peroxides and the activity of alkaline phosphatase and its bone isoenzyme were measured in the blood serum of 88 patients (men aged 65 years, with 67 of them having RHD and 21 -IE). Hypocalcemia, vitamin D deficiency, an increase in PTH and peroxides, as well as a significant decrease in SOD concentrations when compared to the reference values were detected in both groups. The patients with IE had increased osteocalcin concentrations and higher alkaline phosphatase activity, while those with RHD were diagnosed with hypophosphatemia. Some mechanisms and pathogenic relationships of the identified abnormalities are discussed. RHD and IE are shown to lead to significant disorders of systemic calcium/phosphorus metabolism.