bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Health-related quality of life is impaired in primary hyperparathyroidism and significantly improves after surgery: a prospective study using the 15D instrument
Authors: Ryhänen Eeva M , Heiskanen Ilkka , Sintonen Harri , Välimäki Matti J , Roine Risto P , Schalin-Jäntti Camilla
Published: August 2018

Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is frequently impaired in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) but it is unclear if surgery is beneficial. The objective was to prospectively assess HRQoL in PHPT (n=124) with the 15D instrument before and after surgery, to compare it with that of a comparable sample of the general population (n=4295), and search for predictors of HRQoL and its change. HRQoL, and clinical and laboratory parameters were measured before and at 6 and 12 months after surgery. Regression techniques were used to search for predictors of HRQoL and gains from treatment. Before surgery, PHPT patients had significantly lower mean 15D score compared to controls (0.813 vs 0.904, P<0.001). Excretion, mental function, discomfort and symptoms, distress, depression, vitality, and sexual activity were most impaired (all P<0.001). Number of medications (P=0.001) and subjective symptoms (P<0.05) but not calcium or parathyroid hormone (PTH) predicted impaired HRQoL. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) was of borderline significance (P=0.051). Compared to baseline, mean 15D score improved significantly 6 months after surgery (0.813 vs 0.865, P<0.001) and the effect sustained at 1 year (0.878, P<0.001). The improvement was clinically important in 77.4% of patients (P<0.001). Educational level independently predicted improvement (P<0.005). HRQoL is severely impaired in PHPT but improves significantly after surgery. The 15D is a sensitive tool for assessing HRQoL and recognizing patients likely to benefit from surgery.
The effect of strength training on muscle cellular stress in prostate cancer patients on ADT
Authors: Nilsen T S , Thorsen L , Kirkegaard C , Ugelstad I , Fosså S D , Raastad T
Published: August 2018

Background

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer (PCa) is associated with several side effects, including loss of muscle mass. Muscle atrophy is associated with reduced mitochondrial function and increased muscle cellular stress that may be counteracted by strength training. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of strength training on mitochondrial proteins and indicators of muscle cellular stress in PCa patients on ADT.

Methods

Men diagnosed with locally advanced PCa receiving ADT were randomised to a strength training group (STG) (n=16) or a control group (CG) (n=15) for 16 weeks. Muscle biopsies were collected pre- and post-intervention from the vastus lateralis muscle, and analysed for mitochondrial proteins (citrate synthase, cytochrome c oxidase subunit IV (COXIV), HSP60) and indicators of muscle cellular stress (heat shock protein (HSP) 70, alpha B-crystallin, HSP27, free ubiquitin, and total ubiquitinated proteins) using Western blot and ELISA.

Results

No significant intervention effects were observed in any of the mitochondrial proteins or indicators of muscle cellular stress. However, within-group analysis revealed that the level of HSP70 was reduced in the STG and a tendency towards a reduction in citrate synthase levels was observed in the CG. Levels of total ubiquitinated proteins were unchanged in both groups.

Conclusion

Although reduced HSP70 levels indicated reduced muscle cellular stress in the STG, the lack of an intervention effect precluded any clear conclusions.
Use of Electronic Health Record Integration for Down Syndrome Guidelines
Authors: Santoro Stephanie L. , Bartman Thomas , Cua Clifford L. , Lemle Stephanie , Skotko Brian G.
Published: August 2018

OBJECTIVES:

Established guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics for the care of patients with Down syndrome are often not followed. Our goal was to integrate aspects of the guidelines into the electronic health record (EHR) to improve guideline adherence throughout a child’s life span.

METHODS:

Two methods of EHR integration with age-based logic were created and implemented in June 2016: (1) a best-practice advisory that prompts an order for referral to genetics; and (2) a health maintenance record that tracks completion of complete blood cell count and/or hemoglobin testing, thyrotropin testing, echocardiogram, and sleep study. Retrospective chart review of patients with Down syndrome and visits to locations with EHR integration (NICUs, primary care centers, and genetics clinics) assessed adherence to the components of EHR integration; the impact was analyzed through statistical process control charts.

RESULTS:

From July 2015 to October 2017, 235 patients with Down syndrome (ages 0 to 32 years) had 466 visits to the EHR integration locations. Baseline adherence for individual components ranged from 51% (sleep study and hemoglobin testing) to 94% (echocardiogram). EHR integration was associated with a shift in adherence to all select recommendations from 61.6% to 77.3% (P < .001) including: genetic counseling, complete blood cell count and/or hemoglobin testing, thyrotropin testing, echocardiogram, and sleep study.

CONCLUSIONS:

Integrating specific aspects of Down syndrome care into the EHR can improve adherence to guideline recommendations that span the life of a child. Future quality improvement should be focused on older children and adults with Down syndrome.
Negative Chest Radiography and Risk of Pneumonia
Authors: Lipsett Susan C. , Monuteaux Michael C. , Bachur Richard G. , Finn Nicole , Neuman Mark I.
Published: August 2018

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

The ability of the chest radiograph (CXR) to exclude the diagnosis of pneumonia in children is unclear. We sought to determine the negative predictive value of CXR in children with suspected pneumonia.

METHODS:

Children 3 months to 18 years of age undergoing CXRs for suspected pneumonia in a tertiary-care pediatric emergency department (ED) were prospectively enrolled. Children currently receiving antibiotics and those with underlying chronic medical conditions were excluded. The primary outcome was defined as a physician-ascribed diagnosis of pneumonia independent of radiographic findings. CXR results were classified as positive, equivocal, or negative according to radiologist interpretation. Children with negative CXRs and without a clinical diagnosis of pneumonia were managed for 2 weeks after the ED visit. Children subsequently diagnosed with pneumonia during the follow-up period were considered to have had false-negative CXRs at the ED visit.

RESULTS:

There were 683 children enrolled during the 2-year study period, with a median age of 3.1 years (interquartile range 1.4–5.9 years). There were 457 children (72.8%) with negative CXRs; 44 of these children (8.9%) were clinically diagnosed with pneumonia, and 42 (9.3%) were given antibiotics for other bacterial syndromes. Of the 411 children with negative CXRs who were managed without antibiotics, 5 were subsequently diagnosed with pneumonia within 2 weeks (negative predictive value of CXR 98.8%; 95% confidence interval 97.0%–99.6%).

CONCLUSIONS:

A negative CXR excludes pneumonia in the majority of children. Children with negative CXRs and low clinical suspicion for pneumonia can be safely observed without antibiotic therapy.
Análisis de ADN mitocondrial en una muestra de restos óseos precolombinos de Norte de Santander, Colombia (Área Cultural Chitarera)
Authors: Casas-Vargas Andrea , Romero Liza María , Rodríguez José Vicente , Usaquén M William
Published: August 2018

Los análisis de ADN antiguo (ADNa) han incrementado en los últimos años permitiendo conocer la diversidad genética de las poblaciones precolombinas. En Colombia, existen pocos registros arqueológicos de la población prehispánica del Norte de Santander habitada en el siglo XVI por el grupo Chitarero. Por este motivo, nos propusimos analizar la diversidad genética a partir de secuencias de la región HVRI del ADNmt y determinar sus posibles relaciones con otras comunidades tanto antiguas como contemporáneas. Se analizaron siete individuos precolombinos asociados a este grupo prehispánico, recuperados en los municipios de Cácota y Silos en el departamento de Norte de Santander de los Andes Orientales colombianos, siguiendo criterios estrictos de autenticidad para el ADNa. En todos los individuos se logró identificar el haplogrupo B caracterizado por el polimorfismo en la posición 16217C, siendo éste uno de los más frecuentes en comunidades precolombinas y contemporáneas de los Andes Suramericanos. Este hallazgo indica que este grupo poblacional se encuentra estrechamente emparentado por línea materna, con posibles índices de endogamia, con una probable densidad demográfica baja y una baja diversidad genética, similares a lo observado en comunidades pertenecientes a periodos anteriores como el Formativo. Este grupo precolombino exhibe una de las diversidades genéticas más bajas reportadas en las poblaciones pertenecientes a la familia lingüistica Chibcha. Estos resultados genéticos coinciden con los planteamientos sobre el grupo Chitarero de pertenecer a comunidades pequeñas independientes, con asentamientos dispersos, apartados unos de otros.
Structure of a polychaete community in a mangrove in the northern coast of Brazil
Authors: Tavares Cutrim Allana Stéphanie , Santos Sousa Lorena Karine , Passos Ribeiro Rannyele , De Oliveira Verônica Maria , Da Silva de Almeida Zafira
Published: August 2018

Los poliquetos desempeñan un importante papel en la estructura y funcionamiento de las comunidades bentónicas de manglares; sin embargo, el conocimiento sobre estos organismos permanece escaso en la costa amazónica de Maranhão, Brasil. Este estudio analizó los aspectos ecológicos de la comunidad de poliquetos del manglar Quebra Pote, Estado de Maranhão. Se realizaron cuatro recolectas durante el período de secas y lluvias, entre noviembre 2013 y julio 2014, se delimitó un transecto de 100 metros de longitud, perpendicular a la línea de agua, con tres zonas distantes entre sí de 50 m. Se cuantificaron 521 individuos distribuidos en diez familias y 15 especies; Nephtys simoni, Notomastus sp. y Paraonis sp., correspondieron al 58,92 % del total muestreado. Los poliquetos detritívoros móviles fueron dominantes y abundantes. El manglar Quebra Pote presentó elevados valores de diversidad y equidad. En la distribución espacial, se observó que varias especies estuvieron presentes en todas las zonas del manglar, por ejemplo Capitella sp., Heteromastus sp., N. simoni, Notomastus sp., Paradoneis sp., Paraonis sp., Scoloplos texana, Sigambra grubei y Syllis gracilis magellanica. La diversidad y abundancia de poliquetos fueron mayores en el mediolitoral inferior (Zona 1), con predominio de Avicennia schaueriana. A lo largo de las zonas se observó que la abundancia de poliquetos decrece del mediolitoral inferior hacia al mediolitoral superior, probablemente como consecuencia del desagüe doméstico, que suplantó el efecto de la vegetación.
Presencia de haplotipos no africanos incrementa la diversidad genética en pacientes con anemia falciforme en Colombia
Authors: Fong Cristian , Barreto Guillermo
Published: August 2018

El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar la frecuencia de haplotipos dentro del cluster de Beta globina presente en pacientes con anemia falciforme en Colombia, establecer la presencia de haplotipos no africanos en esta población, así como verificar variaciones en el patrón de desequilibrio de ligamiento dentro del cluster de Beta globina. Se analizaron 83 individuos con anemia falciforme, los haplotipos se formaron utilizando cinco sitios de restricción dentro del cluster de Beta globina, se estableció la frecuencia de haplotipos, se calculó el grado de desequilibrio de ligamiento entre los sitios de restricción, así como la similitud genética de esta población con otra de afectados en América. Los haplotipos más frecuentes en la población fueron Benín ( 35,1 %) y Bantú (26, 5 %), ambos africanos. Sin embargo, haplotipos presentes en poblaciones indígenas americanas y europeas alcanzaron frecuencias entre el 2 – 10 %, así como haplotipos que no han sido reportados en otras poblaciones. Los sitios de restricción presentaron bajo o nulo desequilibrio de ligamiento entre ellos. Al compararse con otras poblaciones, la población colombiana presentó mayor similitud con la población de Venezuela en donde Benin y Bantú son también predominantes. Nuestros resultados muestran que el mestizaje ha facilitado el paso de la mutación para la anemia falciforme a un contexto genético no africano (amerindio y europeo). Además, el mestizaje también ha alterado el patrón de desequilibrio de ligamiento dentro del cluster de Beta globina generando modificaciones que pueden tener influencia en estudios de asociación dentro de esta población de afectados.
Grupos funcionales fitoplanctónicos en una laguna algal de alta tasa usada para la biorremediación de lixiviados de rellenos sanitarios
Authors: Sardi Saavedra Antonella , Madera  Parra Carlos , Peña Enrique Javier , Cerón Víctor Alfonso , Mosquera Jaime
Published: August 2018

The functional group (FG) approach is used to predict the response of the composition of phytoplankton species to changes in the environmental conditions. We assessed for the first time the dynamics of phytoplankton communities in a High-Rate Algal Pond (HRAP), implemented for the bioremediation of landfill leachate, and using morphology-based functional groups (MBFG), under the American tropics conditions. These groups were later correlated with the physical and chemical variables of the system. Water samples were taken for biological, physical and chemical analysis for seven months. In addition, phytoplankton biovolumes were estimated and a canonical correlation analysis was performed to explain the relation between physical and chemical variables and FGs. Subsequently, the HRAP treated a medium-age leachate characterized by high concentrations of nutrients. Four MBFGs were identified (IV, V, VI and VII). Group V, conformed by phytoflagellates, was found to be dominant during the entire study period. This group proliferate in environments with high concentrations of organic matter, while contributing to the transformation of the contaminants present in the leachate. The largest biovolumes of Groups V and VII occurred during periods of low water levels and dissolved organic carbon.  Finally, we show that the MBFG technique may be useful in understanding the dynamics of the phytoplankton community in the HRAP used for the treatment of landfill leachate.
Estudio de la expresión de genes que codifican para putativas proteínas PR en yuca (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
Authors: Herrera Mariana , Portillo David , Pulido Marlon Adrian , Diaz Tatis Paula Alejandra , López Carrascal Camilo Ernesto
Published: August 2018

Posterior al reconocimiento de agentes patógenos las plantas activan una serie de cascadas de señalización que culminan con la activación de factores de transcripción. Esto genera una concomitante reprogramación de la expresión génica que incluye la activación de la transcripción de los genes PR (relacionados con patogenicidad). Las proteínas PR son conocidas por poseer actividad antimicrobiana y evitan la posterior colonización del patógeno. En este estudio se empleó una aproximación bioinformática para identificar el repertorio de posibles proteínas PR en el genoma de yuca. Adicionalmente, se evaluó la expresión de nueve genes PR a lo largo del tiempo en variedades de yuca resistentes y susceptibles en respuesta a la inoculación con la bacteria Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. manihotis (Xam) mediante RT-PCR. Se encontró que varios genes PR fueron inducidos producto de la herida que se realiza durante el proceso de inoculación. Con el fin de evaluar cuantitativamente la contribución real de la infección bacteriana en la expresión de estos genes, se llevó a cabo una RT-PCR en tiempo real (QRT, Quantitative Real-Time PCR). Se encontró que en la variedad resistente el gen que codifica para MePR1 (Manes06G026900.1) presentó una inducción en su expresión a diferentes tiempos post-inoculación, lo cual no se observó en la variedad susceptible. De esta manera, este gen se constituye en un excelente marcador para evaluar la respuesta molecular de resistencia en plantas de yuca.
El Amazonas y la biogeografía: Creacionismo contra transmutacionismo
Authors: Pérez-Malváez Carlos , Bribiesca Escutia Guadalupe , Bueno Hernández Antonio Alfredo
Published: August 2018

Durante el siglo XIX, el estudio de la distribución geográfica fue una pieza fundamental para entender la estrecha relación entre la variación morfológica y la distribución geográfica de los organismos, bajo la perspectiva de que esta relación podría finalmente esclarecer el debate de si las especies se originaban por creación o por transmutación. De manera independiente, tanto Wallace como Agassiz, estudiaron con gran interés la distribución geográfica de las especies amazónicas, aunque con propósitos completamente diferentes. Wallace pensaba que la distribución geográfica podría explicar cómo surgían las nuevas especies a partir de sus predecesoras, mientras que a Agassiz le interesaba demostrar que las especies surgían mediante actos de creación independientes y permanecían inmutables. El propósito de este trabajo es reflexionar por qué, si ambos dispusieron de la misma evidencia empírica, llegaron a interpretaciones tan opuestas. Se concluye que no fue propiamente la evidencia empírica, sino las influencias intelectuales que tuvieron cada uno la causa que determinó sus diferentes interpretaciones sobre la distribución biogeográfica.
Form-Invariance of the Non-Regular Exponential Family of Distributions
Authors: Ghorbanpour Samereh , Chinipardaz Rahim , Alavi Seyed Mohammad Reza
Published: August 2018

The weighted distributions are used when the sampling mechanism records observations according to a nonnegative weight function. Sometimes the form of the weighted distribution is the same as the original distribution except possibly for a change in the parameters that is called the form-invariant weighted distribution. In this paper, by identifying a general class of weight functions, we introduce an extended class of form-invariant weighted distributions belonging to the non-regular exponential family which included two common families of distribution: exponential family and non-regular family as special cases. Some properties of this class of distributions such as the sufficient and minimal sufficient statistics, maximum likelihood estimation and the Fisher information matrix are studied.
Kernel Function in Local Linear Peters-Belson Regression
Authors: Bolbolian Ghalibaf Mohammad
Published: August 2018

Determining the extent of a disparity, if any, between groups of people, for example, race or gender, is of interest in many fields, including public health for medical treatment and prevention of disease or in discrimination cases concerning equal pay to estimate the pay disparities between minority and majority employees. An observed difference in the mean outcome between a majority/advantaged group (AG) and minority/disadvantaged group (DG) can be due to differences in the distribution of relevant covariates. The Peters Belson (PB) method fits a regression model with covariates to the AG to predict, for each DG member, their outcome measure as if they had been from the AG. The difference between the mean predicted and the mean observed outcomes of DG members is the (unexplained) disparity of interest. PB regression is a form of statistical matching, akin in spirit to Bhattacharya's band-width matching. In this paper we review the use of PB regression in legal cases from Hikawa et al. (2010b) Parametric and nonparametric approaches to PB regression are described and we show that in nonparametric PB regression choose a kernel function can be better resulted, i.e. by selecting the appropriate kernel function we can reduce bias and variance of estimators, also increase power of test.
On Reliability in a Multicomponent Stress-Strength Model with Power Lindley Distribution
Authors: Pak Abbas , Gupta Arjun Kumar , Khoolenjani Nayereh Bagheri
Published: August 2018

In this paper  we study the reliability of a multicomponent stress-strength model assuming that the components follow power Lindley model.  The maximum likelihood estimate of the reliability parameter and its asymptotic confidence interval are obtained. Applying the parametric Bootstrap technique, interval estimation of the reliability is presented.  Also, the Bayes estimate and highest posterior density credible interval of the reliability parameter are derived using suitable priors on the parameters. Because there is no closed form for the Bayes estimate, we use the Markov Chain Monte Carlo method to obtain approximate Bayes  estimate of the reliability. To evaluate the performances of different procedures,  simulation studies are conducted and an example of real data sets is provided.
Intervención social en tiempos de neoliberalismo en América Latina
Authors: Mussot Maria Luisa
Published: August 2018

Los cambios suscitados en la región de América Latina como efecto de las políticas de ajuste estructural y de la desvinculación del trabajo como eje de integración social, dan origen a esta investigación que parte de cuestionar las premisas de la intervención social dirigida, centrada exclusivamente en el concepto de desarrollo humano. Como alternativa se propone una intervención social participativa que, desde una perspectiva epistémica, orientada por las nociones de complejidad, inclusión e interdisciplinariedad, altere los factores generadores de desigualdad y exclusión, e incida en la construcción de nuevas formas de representación social y política.
Estudio de caso de un proceso participativo desde el diseño industrial con mujeres en la cárcel de San Diego, Cartagena de Indias*
Authors: Álvarez Fernando , Vanwambeke Estelle
Published: August 2018

Este artículo presenta el proceso investigativo que recoge la experiencia de codiseño como herramienta participativa promovida por estudiantes y docentes de Diseño Industrial, desarrollada en el marco del proyecto Diseño popular, cadenas productivas y construcción de paz, con 30 mujeres de la cárcel de San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. Debido a la situación de exclusión y marginación social, política y económica de las reclusas, esta iniciativa promovió -a través de la elaboración de artesanías- el empoderamiento, la autonomía, la autogestión, el rescate de su identidad y un nuevo y alentador proyecto de vida para estas mujeres.
Innovación educativa para la formación de trabajadores sociales en una universidad española
Authors: López-García Irene María , Sevilla Brenes Laura
Published: August 2018

La innovación pedagógica en la formación de estudiantes de grado de Trabajo Social, que recoge este artículo, combinó metodologías de aprendizaje activo en el aula, ayudas virtuales y contacto directo con la población, para evaluar los aportes de la política social en la garantía alimentaria de la población infantil de tres barrios. Articular investigación, acción y reflexión permitió evidenciar que es posible construir un ejercicio profesional integral. La experiencia retoma los desafíos que plantea formar trabajadores sociales en la actual sociedad, más aún, que respondan a los contextos de crisis donde las dinámicas de desigualdad, empobrecimiento y exclusión se agravan.
Educación popular y justicia comunitaria. Reflexiones desde el Trabajo Social
Authors: Peralta Sánchez Juan David
Published: August 2018

En este artículo reflexivo se plantea una comparación entre pedagogía social y educación popular, desde la perspectiva del Trabajo Social. Luego, se ubica esta reflexión en los escenarios donde se aplica la justicia comunitaria, lo cual implica un diálogo de saberes que contribuye al reconocimiento de la diferencia y a la construcción colectiva de acuerdos, fundamentales ambos para la conciliación en equidad. La negociación cultural como metodología basada en el reconocimiento de las diferencias, entra al escenario por su utilidad en la promoción de alternativas y la construcción de otras posibilidades de acción profesional.
La reflexividad de una practicante de Trabajo Social sobre la política pública de restitución de tierras
Authors: García Porras Marcela
Published: August 2018

Desde una postura de reflexividad, reviso la experiencia de algunas compañeras y la mía, en la implementación de la política pública de restitución de tierras en el marco del conflicto armado colombiano. Identificar el espacio simbólico del trabajador o trabajadora social, en el contexto de construcción de paz desde la práctica, es un ejercicio que pone a dialogar teoría, experiencia profesional, subjetividad y apuestas políticas de quien interviene. El lugar profesional, dinámico e histórico que puede ser narrado desde la voz del otro, es eje de esta reflexión situada en un momento y lugar que nos interpela constantemente.
Presentación
Authors: Vásquez Cruz Olga Del Pilar
Published: August 2018

A lo largo de estos 20 años, la revista Trabajo Social ha presentado a sus lectores diferentes facetas de la discusión entre investigación e intervención, propia de nuestra constitución profesional. Aunque no es unánime la manera en que estas se distinguen a la vez que se articulan, algunas autoras como Paula Vargas y Nora Muñoz (2013, 125) señalan cómo "la intervención es vivenciada por el profesional paso a paso, en un ejercicio permanente de reflexión-acción-reflexión para el que la investigación resulta ser un dispositivo articulador y transversal"1. Los artículos que conforman este número son una muestra de hasta dónde es posible, y necesario, seguir pensando y actuando en torno a esta articulación.Varios de los artículos nos plantean como imperante repensar, recrear y redefinir la intervención desde lecturas de contexto amplias, que den cabida a la complejidad y que permitan evidenciar la apuesta política, de cambio, de quien moviliza la acción. Una muestra de esto es el escrito de María Luisa Mussot, quien se centra en la reflexión contextualizada en la América latina de la década de 1990, pleno auge del neoliberalismo, época que transita por reformas que tienden a la activación económica y, en materia de estructura estatal, a su reducción y modernización vía privatización. En contraste con las acciones de promoción de la economía, se profundizan el desempleo, la pobreza y las desigualdades en la región. Para la autora, frenar estos efectos deriva en intervenciones sociales basadas en lo que ella enuncia como un "modelo asistencial cientificista" o de "intervención social dirigida", sustentadas en la idea de individualizar el logro del bienestar en el sujeto y en la familia a partir de su agencia en el mercado. En este escenario, la exigua asistencia estatal opera solo para quienes, definitivamente, mostraban situaciones difíciles de superar con el esfuerzo propio, como mujeres jefas de hogar, población indígena, niños, entre otros; sin duda, sujetos de interés para el Trabajo Social.
Entrevista con María Eugenia Martínez Giraldo
Authors: Leal Leal Gloria E. , Ramírez María Himelda
Published: August 2018

Profesora del Departamento de Trabajo Social de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia de 1971 a 1995. Trabajadora social egresada de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, especialista en Administración Social Pública. Integrante fundadora del Grupo Mujer y Sociedad. Sus publicaciones giran en torno a la historia e investigación en el Trabajo Social y en los estudios de género, mujer y desarrollo; entre ellas se destacan Historia de Trabajo Social en Colombia (1900-1975), "El Trabajo Social en Colombia de Profesión a Disciplina" (Revista Acción Crítica, Celats, 1989) y Cartografía de Mujeres. Para Pensar los Derechos (2003). Directora de la Carrera de Trabajo Social (1985-1987) y del Departamento de Trabajo Social de La Universidad Nacional de Colombia (1987-1990). Medalla María Carulla de Vergara, Resolución 012, 2003 del Conets. Profesora destacada por sus aportes a la Universidad. Conmemoración de los 40 años de la Facultad de Ciencias Humanas de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
Trabajo Social Organizacional
Authors: Medina Reyes Álvaro Javier
Published: August 2018

Producto de la expansión del capitalismo y la globalización, el siglo XXI se ha caracterizado por grandes transformaciones de los caracteres económicos, institucionales, tecnológicos y laborales de la sociedad. El libro admite que estos representan desafíos y oportunidades para la intervención del trabajo social, pues son el germen de nuevas demandas que, del mundo laboral y de diversos grupos humanos, le exigen mayores competencias para la comprensión y solución de problemas sociales. Para Santos, autora de la obra, ante dicho panorama se han de reflexionar, deliberar y acordar colectivamente las facultades necesarias actualmente para la formación profesional de trabajadores sociales. Por ello, elabora una propuesta sobre competencias y saberes pertinentes para la intervención, orientada por el trabajo en las organizaciones que, según ella, representa un espacio fundamental para el proyecto de vida de los individuos. Dicho rumbo la conduce al trabajo social organizacional.Esta elaboración está fundada en cuarenta años de experiencia profesional, docente y administrativa en el haber de Santos, trabajadora social interesada por la gestión administrativa y social, cuyo nexo con la profesión-disciplina percibe de gran potencial para su propuesta. El contenido de su obra procura aproximar al lector al Trabajo Social organizacional a partir de su construcción, su historia, sus herencias, sus competencias y sus pertinencias para la profesión-disciplina. Esta se estructura en cuatro grandes capítulos y uno adicional constituido a modo de conclusión y recomendaciones. En la introducción, nos aclara el carácter oportuno de la propuesta, el esfuerzo interdisciplinario de su obra y su articulación entre teoría y práctica.
Sources of spatial data in the process of 3D modeling of buildings in accordance with the CityGML standard
Authors: Pluta Magda
Published: August 2018

3D models of buildings play an important part in spatial management. There are many sources
of spatial data based on which 3D modelling Eis possible, but the selection of the most appropriate source should result from the level of detail of the 3D rendering that we are aiming for,
and the intended purpose of using the resulting 3D model. The paper discusses the most important data sources – from the point of view of 3D rendering of buildings in accordance with
the CityGML standard – and that includes: airborne and terrestrial laser scanning, aerial and
ground photogrammetry, as well as vector data accumulated in the BDOT10k database.
Transformation of the former Austrian cadastre map
Authors: Taszakowski Jarosław , Litwin Urszula , Doroż Arkadiusz
Published: August 2018

The aim of the present work is to show and compare the process of transforming the map of the
former Austrian cadastre from the analogue format to the numerical version, in connection with
its still valid application in geodetic-legal, urban design, and planning processes. These include,
inter alia, litigation and court cases regarding the extent of ownership of real estate, work related
to real estate management (divisions and demarcations), use of maps of former cadastral systems in the process of land consolidation, or modernization of land and building registers and
creation of a digital cadastral map, as well as any research studies pertaining to the analysis of
spatial changes in the natural environment.
Within the defined scope of research, the following steps were taken: calculation of corner coordinates of the sectional frame, transformation of the obtained coordinates from the KUL system
into the “2000” system, followed by calibration and raster vectorization. The calibration process
was performed using three different computer software applications, which are used on a daily
basis by surveying companies throughout Poland.
Serving as the material for research, a cadastral map of the village of Strzelce Wielkie in the
Szczurowa municipality was adopted, that had been acquired from the State Archives in Kraków.
Challenges to the development of rural areas in Poland
Authors: Woch Franciszek , Pijanowski Jacek M.
Published: August 2018

Geodetic management of rural areas in Poland is currently experiencing a kind of decline,
caused by the relatively limited range of land consolidation projects. At the same time, structural
problems of farms and, much more broadly – of rural areas – are among the biggest development
problems in Poland. Therefore, it is suggested that wide-ranging proceedings for the so-called
comprehensive management of rural areas should be introduced to the practice of geodesy and
to issues of agricultural areas, which would include broad measures enabling sustainable spatial
and structural development of rural municipalities, and provide solutions to particular problems occurring locally. This concerns in particular the broad (comprehensive) activities involving the preparation and implementation of spatial and infrastructural transformations needed
locally in order to preserve and improve the economic (including also agricultural), residential,
natural, and cultural functions of these areas, which would be intended to support the sustainable improvement of working and living conditions in the countryside.
Building Strong LIS Education: A Call to Global and Local Action – An IFLA BSLISE Working Group White Paper
Authors:   IFLA BSLISE Working Group
Published: August 2018

The Building Strong Library and Information Science Education (BSLISE) Working Group (lisedu.wordpress.edu) of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), is an initiative of the IFLA Sections on Education and Training, and Library Theory and Research, and the LIS Education in Developing Countries Special Interest Group. The BSLISE Working Group is pursuing the development of an international quality assurance framework that will guide and promote international educational standards in LIS. Its work considers the sociopolitical and technological developments that are inclusive of local and regional contexts. In its first phase of research, the group conducted an international survey to understand the qualification requirements for library and information “professional” practice around the world, inclusive of regional and national contexts. This White Paper is informed by the findings from this international survey.
The impact of cancer on healthy siblings
Authors: Marques Goreti , Araújo Beatriz , Sá Luís
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: The objective is to identify the variables that influence the impact of cancer on healthy siblings. Method: This is a quantitative, descriptive and correlational study with 83 families of children with cancer. We used the “Questionnaire to Assess the Impact of the Children's Cancer on the Family”, “Social Support Satisfaction Scale”, “Graffar Scale” and “Apgar Scale”. Results: The results show a relation between social support (X²=5.031, gl=1, p=0.025), expenses (t=-2.009, gl=81, p=0.048), disease impact on family structure (t=-3.210, gl=81, p=0.002) and the impact of the disease on healthy siblings. Conclusion: Social support plays an important role in these families, especially in the impact of the disease on healthy siblings. Nurses should identify the support systems that families have available, as well as their family functionality and the implications for healthy siblings.
Myocardial revascularization: factors intervening in the reference and counter-reference in the hospital setting
Authors: Cunha Kamylla Santos da , Kahl Carolina , Koerich Cintia , Lanzoni Gabriela Marcellino de Melo , Erdmann Alacoque Lorenzini , Meirelles Betina Hörner Schlindwein
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: To understand the intervening factors in the process of reference and counter-reference of the individual with heart disease in the scenario of high complexity in the health care network. Method: Research anchored in the Grounded Theory (Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados). It totaled 21 participants. The data collection scenario was a cardiovascular reference hospital in the south of Brazil and occurred between March and June 2014. Results: The intervening factors in the reference process were the difficulty to access the points of the network and telemedicine and the central to manage the flow of patients in the network. In the counter-reference, there was a link with the hospital and the lack of communication among network professionals. Conclusion: It reveals the need to reorganize the service flow in HCN, enhancing PHC, expanding the performance of medium complexity and increasing the capacity of high complexity in order to carry out the process of reference and counter-reference.
The model professionalism in the implementation of the Nursing Process (1979-2004)
Authors: Benedet Silvana Alves , Padilha Maria Itayra , Gelbke Francine Lima , Bellaguarda Maria Ligia dos Reis
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the contribution of the introduction and implementation of the Nursing Process of the University Hospital of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina — UFSC) for the progress of the profession from 1979 to 2004. Method: qualitative and social-historical study. We used oral and documentary sources for data collection, through semi-structured interviews with 14 nurses and documentary analysis. The study was analyzed under Eliot Freidson theory of content and theoretical reference, on the sociology of professions. Results: the challenges mentioned were lack of knowledge; nurses overloaded with responsibilities; precarious physical space and materials; lack of consideration of the Nursing Process by the multiprofessional team. The political participation of the professors of the Nursing Department was fundamental for the successful introduction of the Nursing Process. We emphasize the professional commitment of nurses to face the challenges presented. Conclusion: the introduction and implementation of the Nursing Process contributed to the progress of nursing in the state of Santa Catarina regarding appreciation and professionalization.
Workshops as a democratic proposal in order to change the supervision work in nursing
Authors: Vergílio Maria Silvia Teixeira Giacomasso , Toledo Vanessa Pellegrino , Silva Eliete Maria
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: to report the experience of developing workshops as an intervention strategy in an action research, aiming to review the work of supervision in hospital nursing. Method: to report of the experience of planning, developing and evaluating workshops with a psychosocial approach. Three workshops were held, in a reserved place, with the participation of 21 supervisors of a public university hospital. Each workshop was organized with heating, day work, closure with syntheses and consensus. Results: the work provided the exchange of experiences, reflections and proposals for difficulties identified in the work process that distract supervisors from the management of assistance such as communication failure, reworking and lack of definition of assignments in the team. Conclusion: the dynamics of the workshops favored supervisors to propose solutions to the difficulties of their practice in a more democratic and participative way, through dialogical interactions, sharing of the feelings pertinent to the work context and establishing consensus for the completion of the task.
Impact of venous ulcers on patients' quality of life: an integrative review
Authors: Joaquim Fabiana Lopes , Silva Rose Mary Costa Rosa Andrade , Garcia-Caro Maria Paz , Cruz-Quintana Francisco , Pereira Eliane Ramos
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze knowledge gathered about the impact of venous ulcers on patients' quality of life. Method: Systematic bibliographic review study with an integrative approach. Databases of MEDLINE, LILACS, IBECS, CINAHL Complete, Web of Science, Scopus, and CUIDEN Plus were used for selection with the PICOT guiding criteria, through the DeCS and MeSH: adult, aged, varicose ulcer, and quality of life, in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. The inclusion criteria were: full original articles available in the databases selected with adherence to the theme in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, published from 2007 to 2016. Results: The sample included 14 national and international articles with different methodological approaches and investigative contexts, published from 2012 to 2016. Conclusion: Chronic venous ulcers act on patients' bio-psycho-social-spiritual and socioeconomic spheres, having a negative impact on their quality of life.
Mango dehydration: influence of osmotic pre-treatmentAnd addition of calcium chloride
Authors: Sanjinez-Argandoña Eliana Janet , Yahagi Luciane Yukari , Costa Tais Boveda , Giunco Aline Janaina
Published: August 2018

Abstract Mango (Mangifera indica L.) can be characterized as a greatly accepted fruit due to its sensory attributes of flavor and aroma. However, it has a large production during the harvest season and requires preservation through processing. Osmotic pretreatment, followed by drying, provides products with higher quality and stability. The present study explored the effects of osmotic pretreatment with and without addition of calcium chloride in the nutritional characteristics and sensorial acceptance of dehydrated mango. Four different osmotic treatments were applied in mango slices followed by drying. Drying without osmotic treatment was considered control. Dried samples pre-treated with calcium had lower sugar content and higher retention of acids in the fruit. The increase of sucrose and glucose content during osmotic treatment contributed to maintaining nutritional quality and color of the product when compared with control treatment. Products dehydrated with osmotic pre-treatment were the most preferred, presenting higher purchase intention. The combination of osmotic pretreatment with convective drying provided higher acceptance of dehydrated mango due to its higher quality.
LETRAMENTO MUSICAL DE PROFESSORES DE LÍNGUA ESTRANGEIRA (INGL ÊS)
Authors: Oliveira Hélvio Frank de , Silva José Cacildo Vieira
Published: August 2018

RESUMO: Considerando a rotina de uso de músicas em aulas de língua estrangeira (inglês) e, ao mesmo tempo, a importância de criticidade sobre a ação, neste texto buscamos rastrear possibilidades e reflexões da ação docente, a partir do que denominamos de “letramentos musicais” para o ensino de LE (inglês). O estudo implementado é de cunho qualitativo, interpretativista e tem como procedimento o estudo de caso realizado em uma escola pública estadual do interior de Goiás, envolvendo três professoras do idioma e quatro alunos de três diferentes turmas de primeiro ano do ensino médio. Compõem a geração e interpretação do material empírico as fases de diagnóstico, intervenção e avaliação ocorridas durante o estágio obrigatório docente, bem como os relatos colhidos dos participantes por intermédio da entrevista semiestruturada e do questionário. Os resultados sugerem a urgência de eventos de letramento musical docente em sala de aula de LE (inglês), no sentido de garantir a aprendizagem linguística integrada à musical de alunos, com reflexões sobre potencialidades didáticas que se relacionam à percepção de música enquanto texto, prática discursiva e prática social.
Lactobacillus paracasei probiotic properties and survivability under stress-induced by processing and storage of ice cream bar or ice-lolly
Authors: Guerra André Fioravante , Lemos Junior Wilson José Fernandes , Santos Geraldo Oliveira dos , Andrighetto Christian , Gianomini Alessio , Corich Viviana , Luchese Rosa Helena
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACT: Probiotics are live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. The aim of this study was to identify genotypically lactobacilli strains isolated from newborn stools and selecting strain based on probiotic properties (gastrointestinal tolerance, antibiotic susceptibility, inhibition of pathogen biofilm formation, absence of alfa or gamma-blood hemolysis, and lysozyme sensibility) and technological properties of surviving either in ice cream bar or ice-lolly. Reduction of 1.2log cfu ml-1 of the Lactobacillus paracasei strain was observed after exposure through in vitro gastrointestinal conditions. It inhibited biofilms of Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typhimurium and Candida albicans by mechanisms of competition, exclusion and displacement, and was resistant up to 3000μg ml-1 of egg white lysozyme. It presented neither alfa nor gamma-hemolysis or was antibiotic resistant to usual antibiotics for human use. Microbial survivability in ice cream bar or ice-lolly was assessed up to 21 days of storage at -18°C. Viability was maintained in ice cream bar, but there was a reduction of almost 2.0logs in ice-lolly.
Germination, viability and longevity of horseweed (Conyza spp.) seeds as a function of temperature and evaluation periods
Authors: Agostinetto Dirceu , Vargas Andrés Antonio Monge , Ruchel Queli , Silva Jéssica Dias Gomes da , Vargas Leandro
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACT: In Brazil, horseweed is one of the most important weeds because of the resistance to herbicides and high competitive for the crops. A large of losses were reported in major crops such as soybeans, wheat and corn, where the use a no-tillage system and the herbicide resistance promote better establishment. A correct understanding of the way temperature influences germination enables the prediction of the regions with the highest potential for colonization by this weed and thus facilitates its control. The objective of this study; therefore, was to discern the ways temperature affected the germination, viability and longevity of horseweed seeds. Testing was done at 10, 20 and 30°C, while evaluation occurred on days 0, 15, 30, 45 and 60. Seeds were packed in a nylon mesh bag (5x5cm), with 10g of upland soil (Yellow Red Argissolo, sandy loam texture), placed in transparent plastic boxes at 0 to 0.5cm soil depth, at the temperatures specified. Percentage of remaining seeds, first and second germination counts, abnormal seedlings, and dead, dormant, viable and non-viable seeds, were assessed. Horseweed seeds achieve secondary dormancy at 10, 20 and 30°C, while their quality and the longevity showed damage at 20 and 30°C temperatures.
Quality of ‘Fuji Suprema’ apples influenced by long-term annual addition of phosphorus to the soil
Authors: Gerber Jaqueline Muniz , Nava Gilberto , Ernani Paulo Roberto , Ciotta Marlise Nara , Amarante Cassandro Vidal Talamini do , Coldebella Milton César
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACT: Fertilization of apple orchards with phosphorus (P) has received less attention than with nitrogen and potassium. In Brazil, the information about apple response to soil P addition is meager. The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term effect of annual soil P addition on quality and mineral composition of apple fruits. The experiment started in 2010, in a commercial orchard located in the São Joaquim, Southern of Brazil. The orchard consisted of ´Fuji Suprema’, planted in high-density on a Haplumbrept soil. Treatments consisted of 0, 40, 80, 120 and 160kg ha-1 P2O5 applied annually starting in 2010 broadcast over the soil surface along the tree row. Evaluations were performed from 2012/2013 through 2014/2015 growing seasons. We harvested three samples from each experimental unit. One sample was cold stored in a controlled atmosphere chamber for six months; the others were immediately evaluated for firmness, total soluble solids, titratable acidity (TA), skin color, and the concentrations of N, P, K, Ca and Mg in the fruit flesh. Application of P to the soil affected only flesh firmness at harvest and TA after six months of storage in the 2012/2013 season, as well as firmness after six months of storage in the 2013/2014 season. In the 2014/2015 season, the addition of P reduced fruit color but only at harvest. Addition of P to the soil affected the levels of P in the fruit in the 2012/2013 season, as well as N and the N/Ca ratio of fruit in the 2014/2015 season. Overall, attributes related to fruit quality of cultivar Fuji Suprema were slightly affected by long-term annual addition of P to the soil.