bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Compromiso y comportamiento ecológico en estudiantes universitarios de Lima y Huaraz
Authors: García A. Lupe , Orellana M. Oswaldo , Miljánovich C. Manuel , Yanac R. Elisa , Herrera F. Edgar , Espinoza M. Marco , Campos C. Lilia , Borja G. Angela , Pizarro Angelica , Orellana G. Daphne , Fernandini Paul
Published: August 2017

La presente investigación se orientó a conocer y comparar el compromiso y el comportamiento ecológico y sus factores en estudiantes universitarios de dos universidades públicas de Lima y Huaraz, esta última afectada en una de sus mayores riquezas hídricas (el nevado de Pastoruri). El diseño de investigación es descriptivo-comparativo, la muestra fue conformada por 854 alumnos, de los cuales 315 pertenecen a una universidad pública de Lima y 539 a la universidad pública de Huaraz; 339 son varones y 515 mujeres; los instrumentos de recolección de datos son el cuestionario valorativo de compromiso ecológico, basado en la escala EAKS adaptado por Martínez, F. (2005) y la escala de comportamiento ecológico (ECE), basada en la escala de comportamiento ambiental de Karp y adaptada en Brasil por Pato, 2004; se realizó la adaptación lingüística y el análisis psicométrico de ambos instrumentos, en los dos casos se mantuvieron los mismos factores, lo que varió fue el número total de ítems y la redacción de otros sin variar el contenido; los resultados establecen diferencias significativas en todos los factores de compromiso ecológico en los estudiantes de Lima y Huaraz, en cuanto a sexo se encontraron diferencias significativas solo en el factor de compromiso ecológico afectivo y real, considerando la autodefinición ideológica no se encontraron diferencias en ninguno de los factores. En relación con el comportamiento ecológico en la comparación de ambas universidades se encontraron diferencias significativas en activismo, ahorro de energía y reciclaje; considerando el sexo se encontraron diferencias en los factores de ahorro de agua, energía y reciclaje, y en cuanto a la autodefinición ideológica se encontraron diferencias significativas en el factor de activismo, ahorro de energía y reciclaje.
Personalidad, inteligencia, motivación y estrategias de aprendizaje en alumnos del CEPRE-UNMSM; ingresantes 2013 a la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Authors: Chávez Ch. Hilda J. , Chávez Z. José , Alvites R. César , Vega G. José , Ruelas S. Jesús E. , Gómez B. Miguel , Espinoza M. Christian , Gómez Ch. Juan , Challco H. Jenifer , Santiago A. Fabiana , Izquierdo Ch. Luis
Published: August 2017

El presente estudio, de índole descriptiva, no experimental y transeccional, describe las variables personalidad, inteligencia, motivación y estrategias de aprendizaje pertenecientes a 553 alumnos del CEPRE-UNMSM ingresantes, utilizando el Inventario de Personalidad de Eysenck–Forma B, el Test D-70 y el Cuestionario MSLQ–SF. Los resultados indican que los alumnos ingresantes 2013 a la UNMSM tienen tendencia al temperamento sanguíneo, en razón al factor G de la Inteligencia los ubica en la categoría superior, poseen una ansiedad moderada y utilizan, para aprender, mayormente la estrategia cognitiva y metacognitiva de elaboración, en la estrategia de administración de recursos manejan mejor la autorregulación del esfuerzo y en componentes de valor se orientan a sus metas intrínsecamente. Se encontró el perfil psicológico del ingresante para formular programas de orientación y/o reorientación psicológica y mejorar la tarea académica del alumno preuniversitario.
Personalidad y satisfacción por áreas vitales en estudiantes de Psicología de una universidad pública de Lima
Authors: Velásquez C. Carlos , Dioses Ch. Alejandro , Chávez Z. José , Pomalaya V. Ricardo , Cavero H. Victoria , Cabrera E. Susana , Velásquez C. Natalia , Egúsquiza V. Bill
Published: August 2017

El objetivo del presente estudio es indagar la posible relación entre los estilos de personalidad y la satisfacción por áreas vitales en estudiantes de la carrera de Psicología de una universidad pública de Lima. Se tomó una muestra de 417 alumnos, 235 mujeres y 182 varones, se aplicó la escala de satisfacción por áreas vitales (SAV) y el cuestionario exploratorio de la personalidad (CEPER III). Se detectaron asociaciones negativas entre la escala SAV y los estilos de personalidad del CEPER III. Pero sí se detectaron múltiples correlaciones positivas, en el estilo histriónico, narcisista y obsesivo compulsivo con la satisfacción en áreas vitales.
Relación entre estrategias de aprendizaje, elección vocacional, rendimiento académico y personalidad predominante en los alumnos del CEPRE-UNMSM – Ciclo Extraordinario 2013-2014
Authors: Chávez Ch. Hilda , Morocho S. Juan , Alvites R. César , Vega G. José , Ruelas S. Jesús , Espinoza M. Christian , Gómez Ch. Juan , Santiago A. Fabiana
Published: August 2017

Se planteó el desarrollo de una investigación no experimental, descriptivo-correlacional y transeccional. Se inicia con la descripción general de cada variable de estudio: estrategias de aprendizaje, elección vocacional, rendimiento académico y personalidad predominante en los alumnos del CEPRE-UNMSM – Ciclo Extraordinario 2013-2014, trabajando las relaciones entre las variables de estudio. Se utilizó la escala de estrategias de aprendizaje elaborada por Román y Gallego, el test de autoevaluación vocacional de Holland, encuesta psicopedagógica elaborada por los autores del estudio (Chávez y Ruelas, 2012) y rendimiento académico de los estudiantes en los exámenes del CEPRE – UNMSM. Los resultados se han sometido al análisis estadístico correspondiente utilizando MS – Excel y la versión 20 del SPSS. Se obtuvo como resultado que las estrategias de aprendizaje más utilizadas por los alumnos son repetición y relectura (80.88%). En la elección vocacional la carrera profesional que tiene mayor demanda es Medicina Humana. En la correlación de estrategias de aprendizaje y elección vocacional, las dos variables son independientes, no están asociadas, por lo tanto no rechazamos la hipótesis nula. En la correlación estrategias de aprendizaje y rendimiento académico, las variables son independientes. En correlación estrategias de aprendizaje y personalidad, las dos variables son independientes, no están asociadas, por lo tanto no rechazamos la hipótesis nula. Los resultados cuantitativos nos indican, en su contrastación a nivel correlacional, que no existe una relación directa significativa entre las estrategias de aprendizaje con el rendimiento académico, personalidad y elección vocacional.
Juicio moral y autoestima en estudiantes escolares del quinto año de secundaria de colegios de Lima Metropolitana
Authors: Vargas G. Julia , Alva S. Carlos
Published: August 2017

La presente investigación plantea como problema la relación entre autoestima y juicio moral en estudiantes de quinto año de secundaria de colegios de Lima metropolitana. La hipótesis central que se formula es la relación entre el puntaje de juicio moral y el puntaje de autoestima. La muestra estuvo conformada por 400 estudiantes entre 16 y 17 años, de sexo masculino y que están en quinto año de secundaria, provenientes de tres colegios de Lima metropolitana, conformados por dos particulares y un estatal. Se aplicaron el inventario de reflexión sociomoral (SROM) de Gibbs y Widaman y el inventario de autoestima de Coopersmith. El diseño de investigación fue correlacional. Los resultados indican que existen diferencias significativas de juicio moral y autoestima entre colegios estatales y particulares, obteniendo los particulares mayor puntaje. Asimismo, la conclusión encontrada fue que existe correlación significativa y positiva entre autoestima y juicio moral.
Construcción y análisis psicométrico de una escala de competencia de interacción social en el contexto preescolar
Authors: Rangel C. Patricia
Published: August 2017

El objetivo de esta investigación es construir y validar psicométricamente una prueba para evaluar la competencia de interacción social de niños de 3 a 6 años, en contextos preescolares. La construcción de la escala se basa en la teoría de interacción social en la infancia de Kelly (1987). La muestra la conforman 400 niños preescolares de diversos niveles socioeconómicos de Lima metropolitana. El análisis factorial arroja tres factores: Iniciativa para la interacción social, Habilidades para interactuar socialmente con sus pares y Habilidad para interactuar socialmente con la maestra. La prueba cuenta con validez de construcción y de contenido; su confiabilidad, en términos de consistencia interna, es de 0.950. Se hallan diferencias por edad y se presenta el baremo correspondiente.
Validación de constructo de componentes de agencia académica evaluados en web
Authors: Castañeda F. Sandra , Pérez C. Iván , Peña D. Rodrigo
Published: August 2017

Con datos de 1361 estudiantes, validamos el metaevaluador web donde: a) el banco de estrategias de estudio y autorregulación usó 50 ítems calibrados para realizar análisis factoriales confirmatorios. Los resultados de sus bancos (estrategias cognitivas; de autorregulación de persona y de tarea y materiales) mostraron índices mayores de .90 y RMSEA menores de .07, con alfas de Cronbach > 0.83. El ajuste entre los modelos teóricos y empíricos validaron sus constructos; b) el banco, epistemología personal, utilizó 12 ítems calibrados y su índice de ajuste confirma validez de constructo (.90, RMSEA =.07) y c) el de comprensión de textos utilizó 18 reactivos calibrados, con validez convergente (CFI=.96; RMSEA =.03). Todos con una homogeneidad aceptable.
Experiencias universitarias en estudiantes migrantes
Authors: Torcomian Claudia Graciela
Published: August 2017

En este trabajo el campo de interés está centrado en las experiencias de estudiantes universitarios que migran para estudiar, la ambientación a la ciudad de Córdoba y su relación con los procesos de estudio en la carrera de Psicología. El propósito es analizar las experiencias de estudiantes migrantes y su relación con los procesos de ambientación, autonomía y organización e identificar las crisis vitales vinculadas a las migraciones durante la carrera. El enfoque es cualitativo, constructivo e interpretativo y entre los resultados encontramos que migrar para estudiar es una experiencia integral que combina la ambientación a la ciudad y a la universidad. Migrar obliga a elaborar pérdidas, sobreponerse, generar autonomía, administrar tiempos y espacios en lo económico, social, afectivo y académico.
Proyectos de aula en la gestión del conocimiento en la Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán, Huánuco, Perú
Authors: Bustamante P. Nicéforo , Aliaga C. Raúl
Published: August 2017

Los rasgos distintivos de la didáctica universitaria valdizana son la transmisión de información con escasa gestión del conocimiento por parte del alumno y del docente. El objetivo fue renovar la didáctica a través de proyectos de aula en la gestión del conocimiento. La metodología consistió en la práctica de la socio formación, centrado en el trabajo personalizado, investigación acción y el trabajo colaborativo. Los resultados son la valoración de la metacognición, la importancia del talento individual, y la socialización del conocimiento en las brigadas de aprendizaje. Se tiene por conclusión que, el proyecto de aula en clase es una estrategia didáctica que permite discernir niveles de aprendizaje, desde el trabajo individual, aprendizajes en brigadas y socialización del conocimiento.
Terapia de aceptación y compromiso de grupo: experiencia en un servicio público de salud mental
Authors: Ruiz Sánchez Juan José , Trillo Padilla Francisco
Published: August 2017

Se presenta un resumen de las tres generaciones de la terapia de conducta, destacando en la tercera el papel de las funciones de la conducta en su contexto (especialmente del lenguaje). Se plantea los fundamentos de las Terapias Contextuales Grupales en base a su eficacia y eficiencia habitualmente en servicios públicos de atención psicológica. Se describe los focos de trabajo fundamentales de la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso de Grupo en referencia a discriminar como forma de derivar respuestas hacia acciones valiosas con sentido en la vida de las personas y por último se presenta de manera resumida nuestra experiencia de trabajo con la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso de Grupo con problemas ansiosos-depresivos en nuestro contexto de atención de salud mental pública.
Relación entre niveles de depresión y rendimiento académico en estudiantes preuniversitarios, del ciclo ordinario 2015-1 de una Universidad Nacional de Lima Metropolitana
Authors: Chávez Hilda , Morocho Juan , Alvites César , Vega José , Solis Rolando , Ruelas Jesús , Gómez Juan , Gómez Jorge , Warthon Ethel , Salvador Brenda
Published: August 2017

Se planteó el desarrollo de una investigación aplicada, descriptivo, correlacional y transeccional. La población de estudio estuvo conformada por los estudiantes matriculados en el Ciclo Ordinario 2015-I de una Universidad de Lima (provenientes de diversas regiones de país y egresados de instituciones educativas tanto estatales como particulares). Se utilizaron como instrumentos para recoger datos, el test HAD y los resultados académicos obtenidos en los exámenes. Para el procesamiento de los datos se usó estadística descriptiva e inferencial, recurriendo al MS Excel y al SPSS versión 21. En la relación entre el diagnóstico de ansiedad y depresión con el rendimiento académico, se encontró que la mayor cantidad de alumnos su diagnóstico fue depresión normal y ansiedad normal con un rendimiento académico promedio de 757.22 puntos (equivalente en escala vigesimal a 07.57). Se encontró que el mejor rendimiento académico promedio está en el área de Ciencias Básicas, con 809.85 puntos, mientras que el menor rendimiento académico promedio corresponde al área de Ciencias Sociales, con 671.58 puntos. En el área E, que corresponde a las Ingenierías, congrega a la mayor cantidad de estudiantes diagnosticados con ansiedad y depresión. Se observa que en todas las áreas profesionales, el rendimiento académico más bajo se encuentra en el curso de Algebra; mientras que el rendimiento académico más elevado se encuentra en los cursos de Historia Universal (áreas D, E y A respectivamente) y Filosofía (áreas B y C respectivamente). Los resultados obtenidos permiten ver la relación entre las variables, sino también aplicar la consejería y/o tutoría psicológica para mejorar la tarea académica del alumno preuniversitario.
The relevance of personality traits in impulsivity-related disorders: From substance use disorders and gambling disorder to bulimia nervosa
Authors: del Pino-Gutiérrez Amparo , Jiménez-Murcia Susana , Fernández-Aranda Fernando , Agüera Zaida , Granero Roser , Hakansson Anders , Fagundo Ana B. , Bolao Ferran , Valdepérez Ana , Mestre-Bach Gemma , Steward Trevor , Penelo Eva , Moragas Laura , Aymamí Neus , Gómez-Peña Mónica , Rigol-Cuadras Assumpta , Martín-Romera Virginia , Menchón José M.
Published: August 2017

Background and aims

The main aim of this study was to analyze and describe the clinical characteristics and shared personality traits in different impulsivity–compulsivity spectrum disorders: substance use disorders (SUD), gambling disorder (GD), and bulimia nervosa (BN). The specific aims were to compare personality differences among individuals with pure SUD, BN with and without SUD, and GD with and without SUD. In addition, we assessed the differential predictive capacity of clinical and personality variables in relation to diagnostic subtype.

Methods

The sample comprised 998 subjects diagnosed according to DSM-IV-TR criteria: 101 patients were diagnosed with SUD, 482 with GD, 359 with BN, 11 with GD + SUD, and 45 patients with BN + SUD. Various assessment instruments were administered, as well as other clinical measures, to evaluate their predictive capacity.

Results

Marked differences in personality traits were observed between groups. Novelty seeking, harm avoidance, self-directedness, cooperation, and self-transcendence best differentiated the groups. Notably, novelty seeking was significantly higher in the two dual pathology subgroups. Patients with dual pathology showed the most dysfunctional personality profiles.

Discussion and conclusion

Our results indicate the existence of shared dysfunctional personality traits among the groups studied, especially in novelty seeking and self-directedness.
HelloTalk
Authors: Vollmer Rivera Alexis
Published: August 2017

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New CALL-SLA Research Interfaces for the 21st Century: Towards Equitable Multilingualism
Authors: Ortega Lourdes
Published: August 2017

The majority of the world is multilingual, but inequitably multilingual, and much of the world is also technologized, but inequitably so. Thus, researchers in the fields of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and second language acquisition (SLA) would profit from considering multilingualism and social justice when envisioning new CALL-SLA interfaces for the future. I first explain the connection I see among multilingualism, digital literacy, and social justice, and I characterize contemporary SLA as transformed by a social turn that is now complete, a bilingual turn slowly underway, and a social justice turn emerging on the horizon. I then review empirical evidence that suggests digital communication encourages multilingual practices, helps users appreciate the open nature of language resources, and perhaps even supports positive multilingual ideologies. Next, I offer some illustrations of possible new research questions and CALL-SLA studies that would focus on embracing and exploiting the openness of language resources in language learning, and on doing multilingual learning. Finally, I examine what we know about the digital divide that is relevant to CALL-SLA researchers. I close with a checklist for researchers interested in contributing to these new research interfaces in support of equitable multilingualism in online and offline language learning and teaching.
Análise do consumo de tabaco e avaliação da capacidade respiratória em estudantes
Authors: Rezende Monique Silva , Ogasawara Gabriel Casare , Borges Juliana Bassalobre Carvalho Borges Bassalobre Carvalho , Fonseca Cristiane Costa , Carvalho Leonardo César , Iunes Denise Hollanda , Rocha Carmélia Bomfim Jacó
Published: August 2017

O tabagismo é considerada a principal causa de morte evitável. Objetivo: Identificar o consumo de tabaco e comparar a capacidade respiratória entre os alunos fumantes e não fumantes. Métodos: Estudo transversal, com amostra formada por 1071 alunos de ambos os sexos, onde foi aplicado um questionário sobre o hábito de fumar. Para a avaliação da capacidade respiratória, utilizaram-se as técnicas de cirtometria torácica e manovacuometria. Resultados: A maioria dos alunos não possuem o habito de fumar, porém os alunos fumantes apresentaram alterações na capacidade respiratória, PImáx (p<0,001); pressão expiratória máxima - PEmax (p<0,001); coeficiente respiratório axilar (p<0,001); coeficiente respiratório mamilar (p<0,001) e coeficiente respiratório da 10ªcostela (p<0,001). Conclusão: Foi observada diferença significativa dos valores de pressões respiratórias com PImáx, e PEmáx e nos níveis de cirtometria torácica, com maiores valores para os não tabagistas. Assim o tabaco trás alterações na mecânica pulmonar precocemente.
Comunicar com Saúde: um estudo da comunicação interna em um Hospital Público
Authors: Moreira Geovana Andrea , Rodríguez Vanessa Brasil Campos , Moscon Daniela Campos Bahia
Published: August 2017

O artigo tem como objetivo descrever o processo de comunicação em um Hospital Público na Bahia (Brasil), destacando os principais atributos que favorecem ou dificultam a comunicação interpessoal na equipe. Trata-se um estudo com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa com aplicação de questionários e observação in loco. Participaram 416 profissionais de saúde vinculados ao quadro do Hospital Geral Menandro de Faria (HGMF). Os dados apontaram a comunicação interna como um dos fatores que impulsionam o sucesso do hospital. Verificou-se que o hospital estudado possui uma comunicação informal preponderante, considerada saudável e funcional para o meio em que está inserida, apesar de terem sido observadas fragilidades importantes nos processos comunicativos. Os resultados apontam ainda como barreiras que impedem a eficácia da comunicação, aspectos pessoais, administrativos, sobrecarga de trabalho e informações incompletas e parciais. Um processo de comunicação eficiente é capaz de melhorar os fluxos de informação dentro da instituição de saúde, de forma a despertar a sensação de pertencimento nos profissionais, motivando-os a realizarem um trabalho de qualidade em prol do cuidado do outro.Palavras chaves: Comunicação nas organizações. Comunicação hospitalar
Marco regulatório da comunicação no Brasil: atores envolvidos e políticas públicas
Authors: Demarchi Carlos Henrique , Kerbauy Maria Teresa Miceli
Published: August 2017

O presente artigo tem como propósito examinar o papel desempenhado pelos atores envolvidos na discussão recente sobre a proposta de um novo marco regulatório para a comunicação no Brasil. O estudo toma como base contribuições da Ciência Política sobre a definição de políticas públicas para discutir as ações da sociedade civil organizada, governo e empresariado da radiodifusão após a 1ª Confecom (Conferência Nacional de Comunicação), realizada em 2009. Os apontamentos indicam os desafios para garantir uma nova legislação no país que possibilite avanços nas políticas públicas de comunicação e na democratização do setor.
Comunicação e cultura no campo dos Estudos Culturais
Authors: Ziviani Paula
Published: August 2017

O objetivo deste texto é fazer uma breve retrospectiva sobre o conceito de cultura, apontando as principais contribuições dos autores dos Estudos Culturais e da Crítica Cultural para a compreensão da sociedade contemporânea e, consequentemente, de seus processos comunicativos. O artigo apresenta uma perspectiva ampla sobre os Estudos Culturais e seus temas mais relevantes. Para tanto, explorou-se as noções de cultura e de identidade cultural trabalhadas por Raymond Williams e Stuart Hall, assim como as questões que são trazidas à baila diante de tais conceitos. Ao final, procurou-se localizar a perspectiva interacional da comunicação neste preâmbulo.
Jornalismo como campo mediador dos direitos humanos
Authors: Spacil Raddatz Vera Lucia , Nasi Lara
Published: August 2017

O campo midiático exerce um lugar estratégico na configuração das sociedades contemporâneas, contribuindo para a reflexão sobre o exercício da cidadania e da democracia. Este texto discute como as narrativas jornalísticas operam na construção de uma visão sobre os direitos humanos. Analisa reportagens publicadas pela Folha de São Paulo e Jornal do Brasil on-line no período de agosto de 2014 a março de 2015, a partir das palavras-chave: direitos humanos, democracia, liberdade de expressão, cidadania e direito à informação.  Apoiando-se no pensamento de Motta, Resende, Tuchman, Maldonado, Gentilli e Bobbio, apresenta as narrativas jornalísticas como o lugar onde ocorrem as mediações sociais, partindo da compreensão de que o jornalismo é um dos elementos para a constituição da realidade como fenômeno social compartilhado. O direito à informação e à comunicação atua como direito meio para o acesso aos demais direitos do cidadão. Dessa forma o jornalismo pode se concretizar como o campo mediador de outros campos em uma democracia do poder visível em que muitas das discussões contemporâneas contemplam a preocupação com a necessidade de promover a cultura dos direitos humanos.
Evaluation of Fracture Resistance of Varying Thicknesses of Zirconia Around Implant Abutment Cylinders
Authors: Park Cheryl J. , Phark Jin-Ho , Chee Winston W.
Published: August 2017

Zirconia is becoming increasingly used as a restorative material for implant-supported restorations; however, information is lacking with respect to the minimum thickness of zirconia surrounding the implant components. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the resistance to fracture of different thicknesses of zirconia luted to implant components. Thirty cylinders of zirconia (Prettau, Zirkonzahn) with 13-mm height, designed with indented occlusal surface for loading, and varying wall thicknesses (0.5 mm, 1 mm, 1.5 mm; n = 10/group) were milled using a computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing system (Modellier, Zirkonzahn), after which they were sintered. Titanium temporary cylinders (ITCS41, Biomet3i) were attached to 30 implant analogs (ILA20, Biomet3i) that were embedded into polymethylmethacrylate blocks (Palapress Vario, Heraeus Kulzer) with dimensions of 4.5 × 1.8 × 2 cm. Zirconia specimens were cemented to the titanium cylinders using a self-adhesive, dual-cure resin cement (Panavia SA, Kuraray). Load to failure test was performed under compression until fracture using a universal testing machine (Instron5965, Instron) at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min and measured in N (Newton). Statistical analysis was performed using 1-way analysis of variance and Tukey B test at α = .05 (SPSS19, IBM). Mean load to failure was 1059.94 N, 2019.46 N, and 4074.79 N for groups 0.5 mm, 1 mm, and 1.5 mm, respectively. Values were significantly different between the groups (P < .05). Study limitations are that it is in vitro, specimens do not replicate tooth dimensions, and forces are static and directed toward the occlusal portion of each specimen. Within these limitations and considering the average human bite force, a thickness of 0.5 mm to 1 mm of this particular type of zirconia around this type of implant component can avoid fracture with these dimensions.
The effect of steel grade on weight and cost of Warren-type welded tubular trusses
Authors: Tiainen Teemu , Mela Kristo , Jokinen Timo , Heinisuo Markku
Published: August 2017

The effect of steel grade on the weight and cost of Warren-type welded tubular roof trusses was investigated. For an unbiased comparison, best truss designs were obtained through optimisation. The steel strength investigated ranged from S355 to S960. Costs were calculated based on the features of the trusses. The starting point was the exact geometry of the truss, from which a finite-element model was derived. This approach allowed the resistance and other requirements of design standards of both members and joints to be included as constraints in the optimisation problem. The design variables were the truss height, the locations of joints, the gap width at the joints and the member sections, from a catalogue of cold-formed square tubes. Eurocode 3 requirements were applied. The results of the comparison imply a significant saving in weight when using high-strength steel (HSS), by as much as 50% for S960. The cost reduction was smaller, but still about 20%, for a hybrid solution of S700/S355 for the higher of two investigated load values. It is hoped the results will motivate the use and further investigations of HSSs in building products.
Workshop on Virtual Reality of Modern Childhood
Authors: Smirnova E.O. , Matushkina N.Y.
Published: August 2017

The paper presents materials of a workshop on the role of computer technologies in early and preschool childhood. Among the participants of the workshop were specialists in computer games, researchers and practitioners working with children of that age (psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians and others). Almost everybody agreed that the topic of the workshop was highly relevant. Recent sociological studies show that computer technologies have literally infiltrated early childhood and even infancy. Examples of computer games for infants, toddlers and preschoolers were demonstrated at the workshop, as well as the outcomes of a pilot comparative research on child activity with ‘real’ and electronic materials. The participants discussed the impact of computer games on the development of young children, the role of parents in introducing computers to children, and possible criteria in the evaluation of computer games for children. It was acknowledged that there is an obvious need for a specific scientific attitude that would help analyse the current situation.
Prospective randomised comparison of femoral transfix versus endobutton with constant tibial fixation in hamstring tendon ACL reconstruction: a preliminary study
Authors: A. R. Nataraj , H. L. Nag , S. Rastogi , Neogi Devdutt Suhas
Published: August 2017

Background: The purpose of this study is to evaluate clinico radiological outcome of hamstring tendon ACL reconstruction using femoral Transfixation and Endobutton with identical Tibial fixation.

Methods: A Prospective randomized clinical outcome study was done from January 2002 to June 2008, a total of 132 patients with quadruple hamstring ACL reconstruction using a femoral fixation group A Endobutton (n=68; median age=27.4) and group B with Transfix (n=64; median age=26.1) and identical Tibial fixation with Biointerference screw and bone staple were studied. Patients in each group had a clinical and radiological assessment at <3, 3-12, 12-24 and >24 months after surgery.

Results: The mean Lysholm Knee score has improved significantly with time within these groups but no difference on comparison between groups. Ninety percent of all patients had functionally normal or near normal International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) knee ligament ratings. IKDC Subjective Knee evaluation mean score has progressively increased significantly from pre op values of 37.58 and 36.55 to about 74.51 and 75.85 in group A and group B respectively. The tibial and femoral tunnels also showed widening of about 9.64% and 7.79% in group A as compared to 7.71% and 7.27% in group B at >24 months follow-up, which was statistically insignificant. MRI done in limited patients showed good graft incorporation in both groups.

Conclusions: So keeping the tibial graft fixation constant, the two different femoral fixation methods, Endobutton and transfixation have not influenced in the clinical outcome in this short term preliminary study. But long term follow up of these is necessary to evaluate the significance of tunnel widening and its final outcome.
Comparative study of functional outcome of dynamic compression plating and interlocking intramedullary nailing for fructure shaft of humerus
Authors: Mamood Aminul Islam , Mahto Ajay Kumar
Published: August 2017

Background: Fracture of the diaphysis of humerus and its complications are a major cause of morbidity in trauma patients. Fracture of the humeral shaft account for 20% of humeral fractures & about 3% of all fractures. There is a debate between the choices of operation in humeral shaft fractures.

Methods: A comparative study of management of acute humeral shaft fractures treated by Dynamic Compression Plate (DCP) and Intra Medullary Interlocking Nail (IMILN) fixation over a period of one half years. 18 patients of IMILN and 20 patients of DCP were included after considering inclusion and exclusion criteria. Functional scoring criteria were used for postoperative assessment & the average follow up period was one year.

Results: A high rate of excellent & good results & a tendency for early union was seen with the plating group than nailing group.
Conclusions: Plating shows better results than nailing.
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis of lower end of femur fractures using locking compression plating: a prospective study
Authors: J. Raghu Kumar , Anaberu Prasanna , Oswal Vinit M.
Published: August 2017

Background: The treatment of distal femur fractures has recently evolved towards indirect reduction and minimally invasive techniques. The goal is to strike a balance between the mechanical stability of the fragments and the biological viability. Pre-contoured Locking compression plates (LCPs) have shown to give best results in terms of recovery, fracture union, return to work and functional outcome. Advent of MIPO technique has reduced the amount of soft tissue injury, delayed healing, tissue necrosis and infections.The objective was to study the functional result of fracture distal femur treated by closed reduction with LCP by minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO).

Methods: 20 cases of fracture distal end of femur were treated by closed reduction and internal fixation using LCP by MIPO between 1st October 2013 to 30th September 2015 at our centre. The patients were evaluated clinically and radiologically for functional outcomes. All patients were followed up for an average of 12 months. Outcome was assessed using NEER’s score.

Results: 8 of my patients were male and 12 were female. All of them were closed injuries and fresh cases. The mean age was 51.8 years (21-68 yrs). 13 patients sustained RTA and 7 patients had accidental fall. 8 patients had right sided distal femur fracture and 12 had left sided injury. According to NEER’s score 50% had excellent results, 35% had good results and 15% had fair results. Gait and weight bearing after union was satisfactory. Range of motion of knee joint in majority of patients was within acceptable limits.

Conclusions: Closed reduction and internal fixation of fracture lower end of femur by MIPO using LCP is one of the best modalities of treatment for good results.
Silent meningioma: a cause of quadriperesis in total knee arthroplasty
Authors: B. Suresh , P. Chandrashekar , H. M. Nataraj
Published: August 2017

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a treatment for end stage osteoarthritis.  Majority of them in the older age group with associated co-morbidities and increased the risk for stroke. Asymptomatic meningiomas may become symptomatic and presents with variable symptoms depending on the size and location of the tumour. We report a case of a 58 years old lady who underwent bilateral TKA under combined spinal epidural anaesthesia with an uneventful post-operative course with post-operative analgesia. Patient developed dysphasia and weakness in upper and lower limbs. Following computed tomography of the brain revealed a meningioma in the falx region. Patient treated with steroid and underwent elective surgery for meningioma without any complications. Asymptomatic brain tumours can become symptomatic after surgery and urgent initiation of neurologic evaluation and strong recommendation to initiate intracranial pressure management oriented therapy in time.

 
Impact of weather conditions on the results of patch tests in the Tunisian central region
Authors: Brahem Aïcha , Chatti Souhaiel , El Maalel Olfa , Boughattas Wided , Debbabi Faten , Mrizak Néjib
Published: August 2017

Background: Several factors can influence the results of patch-tests (PT) such as individual and external factors especially climate ones. The aim of the study was to study the impact of meteorological parameters on patch-tests results.

Methods: This is a retrospective epidemiological study which concerned all patients of the Tunisian center, who consulted in the Dermato-Allergology Unit of Occupational Medicine Department of Farhat Hached University Hospital-Sousse (Tunisia) over a period of 5 years. All patients were tested by the European Standard Battery allergens (BSE). The eight allergens, most frequently encountered during the study period, were analyzed.

Correlation and regression tests were used to calculate the relation of the patch-tests results with temperature and absolute humidity.

Results: During the study period, 5560 patch-tests were analyzed. The results of these patch- tests for most allergens were not significantly influenced by external weather conditions. However, the irritant reactions for cobalt and colophony increased with the cold and dry climate. Some positive reactions to thiuram mix, cobalt and nickel were more frequent with humidity.

Conclusions: The results of this current study support those of the literature. The majority of reactions to patch- tests didn’t seem to be influenced by weather conditions.
Clinical profile, etiology and histopathology of patients with erythroderma in South India
Authors: O. Snigdha , George Mamatha , M. P. Binitha , Balakrishnan Sunitha
Published: August 2017

Background: Erythroderma is a generalised inflammatory disorder of skin manifesting with erythema and scaling affecting more than 90% of the skin surface. Several studies have highlighted the importance of biopsy in the diagnosis and management of erythroderma, while some others have found it to be of limited use.

Methods: Thirty-six patients with erythroderma were enrolled in the study and a detailed history, clinical examination and relevant investigations including skin biopsy was done to find out the etiology.

Results: Pre-existing dermatoses were the predominant cause (84%) contributed equally by psoriasis (42%) and eczemas (42%) and clinicopathologic correlation could be obtained in 30.55% of cases.

Conclusions: Our study showed that skin biopsy remains a valuable tool in the diagnosis of erythroderma.
Topical steroid abuse on face: a prospective study from a tertiary care centre of north India
Authors: Nyati Asha , Singhal Anil Kumar , Yadav Devendra , Sharma Manoj Kumar
Published: August 2017

Background: Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are widely misused on face which is associated with significant adverse effects and poor awareness of these effects. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of misuse of topical corticosteroids, the causes behind it and the most common adverse events resulting from it and to make aware the people about it

Methods: This study was conducted at Dermatology Department of Govt. Medical College, Kota during period of one year from July 2015 to June 2016. A total of 670 patients using topical steroids over face were enrolled in the study. Details about the usage of topical corticosteroids and their side effects were recorded.

Results: Majority of the patients were females (72.68%). The most common reason for misuse was melasma (57. 91%) followed by use as a fairness cream (22.38%). Most of the patient used topical steroid cream for duration of 3-6 months (33.13%). Most common age group was 21-30 years (48.20%). Acne form eruption (38.05%) and rebound erythema (28.20%) were the most common adverse effects noted. Patients were ignorant of the ingredients and their side effects.

Conclusions: Steroids have been misused by patients on their own or by pharmacist and non-dermatologist physicians for various reasons. Topical steroid should not be used on the face unless it is under strict dermatological supervision. 
Repensando Goiânia da Construção aos Dias Atuais
Authors: Bernardes Genilda D'Arc , Borges Leandro Bernardes , Teixeira Ricardo Antônio Gonçalves
Published: August 2017

o presente artigo buscou resgatar os principais aspectos que marcaram os mais de 80 anos de história da capital Goiânia e, a partir destas compreensões, analisar os novos desafios econômicos, sociais e urbanísticos impostos às atuais administrações públicas. Para isto, foi necessário acessar documentos e relatos que trazem informações sobre a construção da capital, para depois expor dados quantitativos e qualitativos, os quais, se por um lado, não destroem o mito de cidade com qualidade de vida, pelo menos ajudam a formar um enquadramento mais fidedigno do município.
Expansão Metropolitana, Agricultura Moderna e Desigualdades Socioespaciais na Rede-DF
Authors: De Souza Sergio Magno Carvalho
Published: August 2017

considerando os processos responsáveis pela organização e reorganização dos espaços regionais recentemente, podem ser destacados, para o caso brasileiro, a expansão metropolitana e a expansão da agricultura moderna. Em alguns casos estes parecem ocorrer de forma simultânea, como no o caso da Região Integrada de Desenvolvimento do Distrito Federal e Entorno, a Ride-DF. Ao mesmo tempo, estes processos possuem impactos sobre a questão das desigualdades socioespaciais, principalmente por possuírem tendências concentradoras. Este artigo busca analisar a relação existente entre as dinâmicas recentes de organização do espaço da Ride-DF, notadamente a expansão metropolitana e a expansão da agricultura moderna, e modificações no quadro das desigualdades socioespaciais desta região. Os resultados apontam para tendência de evolução comum, por grupos de municípios, do crescimento demográfico e da evolução dos indicadores de renda. Os municípios afetados pela expansão metropolitana e pela expansão da agricultura moderna tem apresentando melhoria nos indicadores de distribuição de renda abaixo da média da região, ao passo que o crescimento demográfico é mais acentuado nos afetados pela expansão metropolitana do que naqueles afetados pela expansão da agricultura moderna.
O Capitalismo Fóssil e seu Ambiente Social e Natural
Authors: Altvater Elmar
Published: August 2017

um conjunto de quatro dinâmicas estão na base do capitalismo: primeiramente, a “racionalidade europeia de dominação do mundo”, explicitadas em dispositivos técnicos e competências organizacionais, descritas na obra de Max Weber; segundo, a “grande transformação” em direção a uma economia de mercado, desacoplada do controle racional da sociedade – tema de Karl Polanyi; terceiro, a dinâmica do dinheiro na forma social do capital, que Marx analisou na obra O Capital; e quarto, o uso da energia fóssil. A riqueza, o poder e a supremacia norte-americana, do século XIX até hoje, basearam-se em fluxos abundantes e baratos de petróleo. Na atualidade, a “riqueza das nações” consiste no controle sobre as riquezas naturais por parte de uma minoria que pertence ao clube das oligarquias globais. A política da “segurança do petróleo” busca assegurar a congruência entre forma social, dinâmica econômica, racionalidade e provisão de energia, vitais para a reprodução do sistema capitalista. Essa política possui muitas dimensões, desde a manipulação do mercado, a diplomacia, assim como o controle estratégico sobre regiões petrolíferas. A limitação da produção de petróleo em função de sua escassez terá intenso efeito sobre a acumulação capitalista, porque encerra a congruência das quatro forças elencadas. As crises capitalistas “normais” serão agravadas pela falta de recursos naturais. A transição para uma “revolução solar”, um sistema baseado em energias renováveis, deve envolver uma transformação radical dos padrões de produção e consumo, vida e trabalho, relações de gênero e organização espacial e temporal da vida social.
Aboriginal Children and Physical Pain: What Do We Know?
Authors: Latimer Margot , Young Shelley , Dell Carmen , Finley G. Allen
Published: August 2017

All children experience body pain as a result of medical procedures, vaccinations, and a variety of chronic conditions. Children are a vulnerable population and may be even more at risk to experience pain in under-resourced environments. We know that physical pain in childhood causes suffering to the child, family, and caregivers, and can also cause prolonged physiological and immune effects lasting into adulthood. There is evidence that Aboriginal children and youth experience pain at higher rates than their non-Aboriginal counterparts. First Nations youth report that pain issues have kept them from participating in essential developmental activities such as school and sports. Effective pain care increases a child’s ability to participate in activities that are meant to enhance well-being and prepare them to be healthy adults. Currently, there is no reliable way for First Nations children and youth to convey the intensity and quality of their pain. This makes it difficult for health professionals to measure it and likely influences whether it is adequately treated or not. In this paper, we will discuss some of the historical and cultural perspectives that may be helpful in understanding pain in Aboriginal children. In addition, we will discuss what is known about pain expression, assessment, management, and health professionals’ empathy for pain cross-culturally as well as the next logical steps to address some of these issues.
Old Keyam – A Framework for Examining Disproportionate Experience of Tuberculosis Among Aboriginal Peoples of the Canadian Prairies
Authors: McMullin Kathleen , Abonyi Sylvia , Mayan Maria , Orr Pamela , Lopez-Hille Carmen , King Malcolm , Boffa Jody , Long Richard
Published: August 2017

On the Canadian Prairies, First Nations and Métis peoples are disproportionately affected by tuberculosis (TB) compared to other Canadians. Statistics show enduring transmission and high rates of active TB disease. Despite awareness of the social determinants of TB transmission—such as substance abuse, comorbidities, and basic needs being unmet—transmission and outbreaks continue to occur among Aboriginal people. The Determinants of Tuberculosis Transmission project is a mixed methods, interdisciplinary study that used quantitative questionnaires and qualitative interviews to look more closely at patients’ experiences of TB. Provincial Network Committees (PNCs) comprised of Elders, traditionalists, community-based TB workers, and health researchers in three participating provinces guided the project from inception through to data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination. The collaborative efforts of the patients, the research team, and the PNCs uncovered a continuing influence of colonization in TB transmission. Overwhelming feelings of apathy and despair for the hold that TB continues to have in the lives of patients, families, and communities is captured by the Cree word “keyam,” which may be translated as “to give up” or to ask, “What is the use?” This paper explores the concept of keyam in relation to TB transmission.
Culturally Appropriate Care— A Multicultural Task: Assessing the Needs of Inuit Youth in the Care of Child Welfare Services / ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᖅᑎᒍᑦ ᒥᐊᓂᖅᓯᓂᖅ— ᐊᒥᓱᓂᒃ ᓱᓕᕆᓂᖅ: ᕿᒥᕐᕈᓂᖅ ᑭᓐᖒᒪᔾᔪᑕᐅᔪᓂᒃ ᐃᓄᓐᓄᑦ ᒪᒃᑯᑦᑐᓄᑦ ᒥᐊᓂᕆᔭᐅᔪᓂᒃ ᐃᓄᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᑎᒍᑦ ᓱᕈᓯᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᓐᓂᑦ
Authors: Fraser Sarah L. , Rousseau Cécile , Kasudluak Rebecca , Burmester Pamela , Arauz Maria José
Published: August 2017

Over 30% of children in Nunavik have been reported to child welfare services byprofessionals, community workers, and/or community members due to possible need of protection, according to a recent report that identified important gaps in the system of care for Inuit youth in Nunavik (Sirois & Montminy, 2010). The objective of this qualitative study was to assess the perspectives of various actors regarding the needs of Inuit youth living in a residential facility in Montreal. Our methods included non-participant observation; semi-structured interviews with youth, residential staff, therapists, and a culture broker; and video production with youth. Adopting a systemic approach, we discuss how the various perspectives converge and diverge and the place that is given to culture in the discourses. We conclude that developing culturally appropriate care for Inuit youth in the care of child welfare is a multicultural task, as it involves multiple groups of individuals influenced by their professional and personal cultures. We suggest the merging of perspectives as a potential for creating innovative practices that are culturally sensitive. ᓇᑉᐸᑲᓴᖏᑦ  (30%)  ᓱᕈᓰᑦ  ᓄᓇᕕᒻᒥᐅᑕᐃᑦ  ᓱᕈᓯᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᓐᓄᑦ  ᑲᒪᒋᔭᐅᔪᑦ  ᐃᓄᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᓐᓄᑦ,  ᓄᓇᓕᒻᒥ  ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔭᖅᑎᓄᑦ  ᐊᒻᒪᓗ  ᐅᕝᕙᓗᑭᐊᖅ  ᓄᓇᓕᓐᓂᒥᐅᓄᑦ  ᐱᔾᔪᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ  ᓴᐳᑎᔭᐅᔭᕆᐊᖃᖅᐸᓐᓂᖏᓐᓄᑦ, ᖃᓂᑦᑐᒃᑯᑦ  ᐅᓂᒃᑳᓕᐊᖑᓯᒪᔪᖅ  ᑕᑯᓪᓗᒍ  ᑐᑭᓯᓇᖅᓯᔪᔪᖅ  ᐊᒥᒐᖅᓯᓂᖏᓐᓂᒃ  ᓄᓇᕕᒻᒥ  ᐃᓄᐃᑦ  ᒪᒃᑯᑦᑐᖏᓐᓂᒃ  ᒥᐊᓂᖅᓯᓂᕐᒥᒃ  (ᓯᕈᐊ ᐊᒻᒪ ᒫᓐᑎᒦᓂ, 2010).  ᖃᐅᔨᓴᕐᓂᐅᑉ  ᑖᔅᓱᒪ  ᑐᕌᒐᖓ  ᕿᒥᕐᕈᓂᐅᔪᕗᖅ  ᐃᓱᒪᒋᔾᔪᑕᐅᔪᓂᒃ  ᐅᐸᑲᖅᑕᕐᕕᐅᕙᑦᑐᓂᒃ  ᐃᓄᐃᑦ  ᒪᒃᑯᑦᑐᑦ  ᑭᓐᖒᒪᔾᔪᑎᒋᒋᐊᓕᖏᑦ  ᒪᓐᑐᕆᐊᒥ  ᐊᖏᕐᕋᖃᕐᕕᐅᔪᒥ.   ᐊᖅᑯᑎᒋᔪᔭᕗᑦ  ᐃᓚᓕᐅᔾᔨᓂᖅ  ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᓐᖏᑦᑐᓂᒃ  ᑖᒃᑯᓄᖓ  ᑕᑯᓐᓇᒐᕆᔭᖏᓐᓂᒃ;  ᐋᖅᑭᓱᖅᑕᐅᓯᒪᓗᐊᕋᑎᒃ  ᒪᒃᑯᑦᑐᓄᑦ ᐊᐱᖅᑯᑏᑦ,  ᓇᔪᒐᖃᕐᕕᐅᔪᒥᑦ  ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔭᖅᑎᖏᓐᓂᑦ,  ᐃᓄᓕᕆᔨᓂᑦ,  ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᓕᕆᔨᒥᓪᓗ  ᐊᒻᒪᓗ,  ᑕᕐᕆᔮᓕᐊᖑᓯᒪᔪᒥᒃ  ᒪᒃᑯᑦᑐᓂᑦ.  ᓄᑕᐅᔪᒥᒃ ᐃᑲᔫᑎᒥᒃ  ᐊᖅᑯᓯᐅᖅᑐᑕ,  ᐅᖃᐅᓯᖃᖅᐳᒍᑦ  ᖃᓄᖅ  ᐃᓱᒪᒋᔾᔪᑕᐅᔪᑦ  ᐃᓗᐃᑦᑐᕈᖅᑎᒍᓐᓇᕐᒪᖔᖅᑎᒍᑦ  ᐃᓕᑕᕆᓗᒍ  ᖃᓄᖅ  ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᖅ  ᐃᓚᓕᐅᔾᔭᐅᒋᐊᒃᑲᓐᓂᕈᓐᓇᕐᒪᖔᑦ  ᐊᓯᔾᔩᒋᐊᕐᓂᕐᒧᑦ.  ᐃᓱᒪᓕᐅᖅᐳᒍᑦ  ᐋᖅᑭᔅᓱᐃᓂᖅ  ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᕐᒨᖓᔪᒥᒃ  ᐃᓄᓐᓄᑦ  ᒪᒃᑯᑦᑐᓄᑦ  ᓱᕈᓯᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᓐᓂᑦ  ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᖃᑎᒌᓐᖏᑦᑐᓄᑦ  ᐊᒥᓱᓄᑦᐱᓕᕆᐊᖑᒋᐊᑐᔪᖅ,  ᐊᑦᑐᐃᓪᓗᑎᓪᓗ  ᐊᒥᓱᓂᒃ  ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔭᖅᑎᓂᒃ  ᐊᒻᒪᓗ  ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᖃᑎᒌᓐᖏᑦᑐᓂᒃ.  ᐱᔪᒪᔾᔪᑎᓕᐅᖁᔨᕗᒍᑦ  ᐃᓱᒪᔾᔪᓯᐅᔪᑦ  ᑲᑎᓪᓗᒋᑦ  ᓄᑖᓂᒃ  ᐊᔾᔨᐅᖏᑦᑐᓂᒃ  ᐋᖅᑭᔅᓱᐃᓂᒃᑯᑦ  ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᕐᓂᒃ  ᐃᓚᓐᖑᑦᑎᕆᓂᒃᑯᑦ.