bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Speaker identification using laughter in a close social network
Authors: Land Elliott , Gold Erica
Published: December 2017

Forensically relevant research on laughter is extremely limited in the literature; however, experts have reported analysing laughter in forensic speaker comparison casework (Gold and French 2011). This article describes a preliminary investigation into the potential speaker-specificity of laughter. A close social network of seven undergraduate university students took part in an open speaker identification task containing 4-second samples of their laughter. Overall, the network members performed much worse than in a similar study using speech samples (see Foulkes and Barron 2000), as each network member identified only one speaker correctly. The largest number of correct identifications of any speaker was three, while another three of the network members were never correctly identified. Previous studies that have also investigated laughter using voice line-ups have reported higher identification rates (Philippon, Randall and Cherryman 2013; Yarmey 2004). The differences between the results of the present study and previous studies may be explained by qualitative and quantitative differences in the laughter samples used, particularly differences in voicing and sample length. This suggests that longer samples of specifically voiced laughter may facilitate higher naïve speaker identification rates. Further research is still needed on the possible speaker-specificity of voiced laughter but it may have the potential to be developed for use as a speaker discriminant in forensic phonetic casework.
From Truth to Technique at Trial: A Discursive History of Advocacy Advice Texts by Philip Gaines (2016), Oxford University Press xii + 219pp
Authors: Stygall Gail
Published: December 2017

From Truth to Technique at Trial: A Discursive History of Advocacy Advice Texts by Philip Gaines (2016), Oxford University Press xii + 219pp
Maria Clara in the Twenty-first Century
Authors: Peracullo Jeane C
Published: December 2017

The Virgin Mary looms large as the image of a “good” Filipina or Filipino woman in both cultural and religious landscapes in the Philippines. A “good Filipina” imagery points specifically to the weak or passive woman, who is represented by a satirical character named Maria Clara. The Roman Catholic Church reinforces such imagery to highlight the Madonna-Whore dichotomy. However, in the twenty-first century, Filipino women have come to challenge the image of a good woman as weak and passive person. This paper explores the challenges that Filipinas face in their everyday lives, which call for a re-examination of the role of Catholic faith in their lived experiences.
АНАЛІЗ НАПРЯМКІВ ІННОВАЦІЙНОГО РОЗВИТКУ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ ВИНОРОБНОЇ ГАЛУЗІ
Authors: Селіхов С. В.
Published: December 2017

У статті розглянуті заходи щодо впровадження інноваційних розробок на виноробних підприємствах Одеської області. Проведено порівняльний аналіз використання управлінських, технологічнихта товарних інновацій на підприємствах виноробної галузі. проведено SWOT-аналізу означених підприємств, що дало змогу зробити висновки щодо подальшого стратегічного розвитку. Запропонованозаходи щодо підвищення ефективності діяльності підприємств.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ОБЛІКУ СОБІВАРТОСТІ ПРОДУКЦІЇ У ВИНОРОБНІЙ ГАЛУЗІ
Authors: Євтушевська О. О. , Євсєєва К. В. , Приймак В. О.
Published: December 2017

У статті викладено та розглянуто особливості обліку собівартості продукції на підприємствахвиноробної галузі, досліджено теоретичні аспекти обліку собівартості продукції, розглянуті сутність таскладові собівартості продукції. Виконано порівняльний аналіз особливостей ведення обліку у ТОВ«ПТК Шабо» та ПрАТ «Одеський завод шампанських вин».
THE ANALYSIS OF THEORETICAL APPROACHES CONCERNING DETERMINATION OF MONETARY MEANS ACCORDING TO THE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Authors: Stupnytska T. , Volodina O. , Martynovska O.
Published: December 2017

The analysis of theoretical approaches concerning determination of “monetary means” concept andtheir classification in the economic literature and according to the accounting standards, has been considered in the article. Monetary means are the most available assets of the enterprise, which provide its necessary paying capacity, and it causes the necessity to get full information about their movement and balance in the enterprise to increase efficiency of their use and management.
Climate Change Influence on Agriculture and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Central and Eastern European Countries
Authors: KANTOR Camelia , McLEAN Ewen , KANTOR Mihail
Published: December 2017

The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus concept has great potential for understanding a region’s vulnerability to climate change. This paper examines individual components that form the supporting pillars of the nexus in Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries. An overview of specific CEE political environments that govern economic and environmental policies are examined to select several domains representing higher risks to society, environment and economies of selected countries, together with evaluation of extant interlinkages between climate change, agriculture and the WEF nexus. While a variety of studies quantify and analyze climate change impacts on water availability, crop yields, yield variability, or alternative energy needed to mitigate global warming effects, this paper shows there is no clear evidence of a nexus-based integration to help manage or mitigate extreme future climate change-related events in the region. The study provides a model for supporting WEF pillars and advances recommendations for consideration of the nexus approach in relation to climate adaptation.
Spruce Trees Growth and Forest Landscape Depending on Microstational Factors and Ecological Conditions
Authors: PLESA Ioana , DAN Cătălina , TRUȚA Alina , HOLONEC Liviu , SESTRAS Adriana F. , BOSCAIU Monica , SESTRAS Radu E.
Published: December 2017

Spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst) is an important forest tree species in Romania, occupying approximately 24% of the total forest area. Due to its variable temperament, the spruce is generally considered a semi-shadow species. Through the research carried out in Valea Ierii (N-W of Romania), the response of spruce was evaluated according to different microstational conditions (e.g. exposure, altitude, density etc.), in nine sample plots, each of them with a surface of 500 m2, on a total area of 10 hectares. There were noted interaction responses to several ecological factors. Results showed that the trees with South-West exposure and at an altitude of 1,200-1,370 m have accumulated the largest amount of biomass, showing significant differences from the trees exposed on North-East plots and at altitudes comprised between 1,170-1,380 m. Behavioural differences regarding growth and biomass accumulation capacity was statistically ascribed to slope exposition, which was therefore considered as principal factor regulating landscape function of the forest, with a strong ecological impact. In the whole set of populations, the response function varied considerably within the S-W expositional plots compared to the N-E  plots exposition, but without significant differences related to trees density and altitudinal level. Because all stands under study were pure, composed of even-aged spruce trees, differences may be related to a range of habitats as geosystem and/or geofacies levels, respectively altitudinal forest, exposition, density and other local conditions. The superior growth of the trees on the S-W exposition slope was explained due to the young stage of the spruce, and the trees preference until this age for sunny and more dried conditions. Probably, in the next years, the trees’ evolution will confirm that the spruce prefer low temperatures, low insolation inside the forest, high and permanent humidity. Further spatio-temporal analysis will be useful for reliable hypothesis to be inferred as functions of the forest, but also landscaping, depending of the trees’ age and ecological conditions.
Corona Mortis : anatomical and surgical description on 60 cadaveric hemipelvises
Authors: LEITE TÚLIO FABIANO DE OLIVEIRA , PIRES LUCAS ALVES SARMENTO , GOKE KIYOSHI , SILVA JÚLIO GUILHERME , CHAGAS CARLOS ALBERTO ARAUJO
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: to report the prevalence of arterial corona mortis and to describe its surgical and clinical applicabilities. Methods: We dissected 60 hemipelvises (50 men and 10 women) fixed in a 10% formalin solution for the purpose of gathering information on corona mortis. We measured the caliber and length of the obturator artery and its anastomotic branch with the aid of a digital caliper and submitted the data to statistical analyzes and comparisons with the GraphPad Prism 6 software. Results: arterial corona mortis was present in 45% of the studied sample. The most common origin of the obturator artery was the internal iliac artery; however, there was one exceptional case in which it originated from the femoral artery. The caliber of the anastomotic branch was on average 2.7mm, whereas the caliber of the obturator artery was 2.6mm. Conclusion: the vascular connections between the obturator, internal iliac, external iliac and inferior epigastric arterial systems are relatively common over the upper pubic branch. The diameter and a trajectory of the anastomotic artery may vary. Thus, iatrogenic lesions and pelvic and acetabular fractures can result in severe bleeding that puts the patient’s life at risk.
ACERTO guidelines of perioperative nutritional interventions in elective general surgery
Authors: de-Aguilar-Nascimento José Eduardo , Salomão Alberto Bicudo , Waitzberg Dan Linetzky , Dock-Nascimento Diana Borges , Correa Maria Isabel T. D. , Campos Antonio Carlos L. , Corsi Paulo Roberto , Portari Filho Pedro Eder , Caporossi Cervantes
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: to present recommendations based on the ACERTO Project (Acceleration of Total Post-Operative Recovery) and supported by evidence related to perioperative nutritional care in General Surgery elective procedures. Methods: review of relevant literature from 2006 to 2016, based on a search conducted in the main databases, with the purpose of answering guiding questions previously formulated by specialists, within each theme of this guideline. We preferably used randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyzes but also selected some cohort studies. We contextualized each recommendation-guiding question to determine the quality of the evidence and the strength of this recommendation (GRADE). This material was sent to authors using an open online questionnaire. After receiving the answers, we formalized the consensus for each recommendation of this guideline. Results: the level of evidence and the degree of recommendation for each item is presented in text form, followed by a summary of the evidence found. Conclusion: this guideline reflects the recommendations of the group of specialists of the Brazilian College of Surgeons, the Brazilian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition and the ACERTO Project for nutritional interventions in the perioperative period of Elective General Surgery. The prescription of these recommendations can accelerate the postoperative recovery of patients submitted to elective general surgery, with decrease in morbidity, length of stay and rehospitalization, and consequently, of costs.
Calibration and validation of the AquaCrop model for the soybean crop grown under different levels of irrigation in the Motopiba region, Brazil
Authors: Silva Vicente de Paulo Rodrigues da , Silva Roberta Araújo e , Maciel Girlene Figueiredo , Braga Célia Campos , Silva Júnior José Luiz Cabral da , Souza Enio Pereira de , Almeida Rafaela Silveira Rodrigues , Silva Madson Tavares , Holanda Romildo Morant de
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT: The water-driven AquaCrop model to simulate yield response has been calibrated and validated for soybean cultivated under different water levels irrigation in Matopiba region, Brazil. The crop was submitted to seven irrigation treatments during the dry season and a dry treatment in the rainy season. The model was parameterized and calibrated by using soybean yield data collected at field level. Model performance was evaluated by using the following statistical parameters: prediction error (Pe), Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency index (E), coefficient of determination (R2), mean absolute error (MAE), root mean square error normalized (RMSEN) and Willmott’s index (d). The statistical analyses of the AquaCrop model calibrated for the Matopiba region disclosed error acceptable for yield prediction of soybean grown under tropical climate conditions. Results also indicated that the C2 soybean cultivar is more resistant to water stress than the C1 soybean grown in the Matopiba region, Brazil. In the treatments when the crop was well supplied with water, at least in one phase, the yield was greater than those with drought stress at last in one phase.
Uma Análise Comparativa entre Diferentes Versões de Variantes Modernas do Processo MIG/MAG para o Passe de Raiz em Soldagem Orbital
Authors: Sartori Francisco , Silva Régis Henrique Gonçalves e , Dutra Jair Carlos , Paes Luiz Eduardo dos Santos , Schwedersky Mateus Barancelli , Marques Cleber
Published: December 2017

Resumo O presente trabalho visa obter o conhecimento detalhado de diferentes versões do processo MIG/MAG por transferência em curto-circuito com controle de corrente e sua aplicabilidade na soldagem de raiz em chanfro V sem a utilização de anteparo da poça (backing). Embora muitos trabalhos na área de soldagem de tubos descrevam realizar o procedimento inteiramente mecanizado através de sistemas orbitais, informações mais detalhadas sobre como este foi realizado acabam não sendo divulgadas. Além disso, diferentes condições de aplicação impõem conhecimento mais aprofundado, para devida adaptação / parametrização específica. Nesse contexto, a soldagem de raiz com manipulador orbital mecanizado foi realizada em tubos utilizados na indústria do petróleo e gás, verificando as condições de operação de três versões comerciais do processo MIG/MAG em curto-circuito com controle de corrente, sendo duas com controle eletrônico e uma com controle eletromecânico da transferência metálica. As três versões possuem níveis controlados de energia, bom controle de estabilidade na transferência metálica e baixo índice de respingos, diferenciais na aplicação de raiz. Nos ensaios, feitos em tubos da classe API 5L grau B, foi possível a realização da soldagem orbital em situações nas quais a junta dos tubos apresentava geometria favorável, sem a presença de desnivelamento (high-low) e em condições estreitas dos valores de tolerância para abertura de raiz (gap). Quanto ao perfil geométrico de fusão no chanfro, os ensaios com as versões eletrônicas apresentaram bons resultados sem defeitos que pudessem comprometer a integridade da junta. No entanto, dentro das faixas abordadas, com a utilização da versão eletromecânica, verificou-se a presença de defeitos de falta de fusão, o que gerou hipóteses quanto a diferentes faixas de parâmetros para esta versão na aplicação de raiz em tubos com chanfro V.
Variables relacionadas con la tentativa suicida en una provincia de España durante tres años (2009-2011)
Authors: Sánchez-Teruel David , Muela-Martínez José-Antonio , González-Cabrera Manuel , Herrera María-Remedios Fernández-Amela y , García-León Ana
Published: December 2017

Resumen Se trató de detectar y describir variables socio-demográficas y clínicas en personas que han realizado una tentativa suicida. Se llevó a cabo un análisis de los registros telemáticos sobre personas admitidas en los servicios de Urgencias del distrito sanitario norte durante el periodo 2009-2011 por trastornos mentales. Se seleccionaron 826 registros de personas, donde 485 eran mujeres, entre 14 y 94 años. Del total, 412 habían realizado un intento de suicidio, y fueron comparadas con otras personas sin tentativa suicida previa. Se aplicó un análisis de regresión logística binaria para examinar los factores más predictivos del intento de suicidio. Los resultados muestran que el riesgo de realizar un intento de suicidio aumenta con la edad, donde el periodo de mayor riesgo es el de 34 a 53 años (p < 0,001; OR = 6,99), ser de género femenino (p < 0,05; OR = 2,70) y encontrarse desempleada (p < 0,05; OR = 4,98). Los diagnósticos psicopatológicos más predictivos para la tentativa suicida fueron los trastornos de ansiedad (p < 0,01; OR = 3,95) y los trastornos del control de impulsos/adicciones (p < 0,01; OR = 3,76). Se discute la importancia de crear perfiles de riesgo y protección concretos para la puesta en marcha de políticas sanitarias contextualizadas de prevención de la tentativa suicida.
Associação entre Síndrome de burnout, uso prejudicial de álcool e tabagismo na Enfermagem nas UTIs de um hospital universitário
Authors: Fernandes Larissa Santi , Nitsche Maria José Trevizani , Godoy Ilda de
Published: December 2017

Resumo O artigo tem por objetivos verificar a presença da Síndrome de burnout entre profissionais da área de Enfermagem, nas Unidades de Terapia Intensiva de um Hospital Universitário, e a existência de associação entre consumo de álcool e tabaco. Participaram da pesquisa 160 profissionais de Enfermagem de 04 Unidades de Terapia Intensiva, no período de Março de 2013 a Fevereiro de 2014. Utilizou-se um questionário estruturado, acrescido da história tabágica, Maslach Burnout Inventory, Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, Questionário de Dependência de Fagerström, e a mensuração do monóxido de carbono. Utilizou-se o teste qui-quadrado ou exato de Fisher. A Síndrome foi encontrada em 34 profissionais, sendo a maioria do sexo feminino, casados e adultos jovens. Dezoito profissionais se declararam fumantes. Um percentual de 6,4% dos Auxiliares de Enfermagem, 50% dos Técnicos de Enfermagem e 71,4% dos Enfermeiros bebiam moderado; 5,4% dos Auxiliares de Enfermagem e 14,3% dos Enfermeiros apresentaram padrão de beber de risco e somente 01 Técnico de Enfermagem possuía possível dependência de álcool. Houve associação positiva da Síndrome com tabagismo em 01 UTI. Os serviços de Terapia Intensiva do hospital necessitam de intervenções dos gestores dos serviços, com a finalidade de cuidar da saúde dos seus cuidadores.
Domestic violence against women, public policies and community health workers in Brazilian Primary Health Care
Authors: Signorelli Marcos Claudio , Taft Angela , Pereira Pedro Paulo Gomes
Published: December 2017

Abstract Domestic violence creates multiple harms for women's health and is a ‘wicked problem’ for health professionals and public health systems. Brazil recently approved public policies to manage and care for women victims of domestic violence. Facing these policies, this study aimed to explore how domestic violence against women is usually managed in Brazilian primary health care, by investigating a basic health unit and its family health strategy. We adopted qualitative ethnographic research methods with thematic analysis of emergent categories, interrogating data with gender theory and emergent Brazilian collective health theory. Field research was conducted in a local basic health unit and the territory for which it is responsible, in Southern Brazil. The study revealed: 1) a yawning gap between public health policies for domestic violence against women at the federal level and its practical application at local/decentralized levels, which can leave both professionals and women unsafe; 2) the key role of local community health workers, paraprofessional health promotion agents, who aim to promote dialogue between women experiencing violence, health care professionals and the health care system.
Pacto pela saúde: aproximações e colisões na arena federativa
Authors: Menicucci Telma Maria Gonçalves , Costa Luciana Assis , Machado José Ângelo
Published: December 2017

Resumo O artigo analisa o processo de construção institucional do Pacto pela Saúde consolidado em 2006, e que expressa uma evolução incremental do arcabouço regulatório das relações federativas no SUS. Ainda que considerando que tal processo se desenvolveu de forma privilegiada, numa arena federativa paritária – a CIT –, assume-se a hipótese geral da literatura brasileira sobre federalismo que sugere um papel dominante da União na formulação das políticas sociais. Utilizando a abordagem institucionalista, com foco na relação entre federalismo e políticas públicas, realizou- se um estudo qualitativo a partir de entrevistas com gestores e consultores que participaram do processo, e análise das atas de reuniões da CIT (2004-2012). Os resultados apontam: a União foi detentora da iniciativa de formulação, mas houve razoável influência dos governos subnacionais; o longo período de discussões refletiu alto grau de dissenso entre os entes federados; na ausência de consenso, a questão do financiamento foi transferida para um compromisso político pela ampliação das fontes de financiamento a ser assumido pelas três esferas de governo; o Pacto não modificou a dinâmica das relações federativas quanto à conformação das redes regionais de atenção à saúde.
Ações para a melhoria do conforto acústico em instituições de educação infantil
Authors: Bitar Mariangela Lopes , Calaço Sobrinho Luiz Ferreira , Simões-Zenari Marcia
Published: December 2017

Resumo Elevados níveis de pressão sonora têm sido observados em escolas e, por sua interferência na saúde das crianças e professores, teve-se por objetivo analisar esses níveis em centros de educação infantil que atendem crianças com idades entre zero e seis anos, investigar a percepção dos funcionários quanto à exposição ao ruído e identificar a audição desses trabalhadores. O estudo foi realizado em dez instituições que empregam 320 trabalhadores. Os níveis de pressão sonora foram medidos segundo as normas técnicas, os funcionários preencheram questionário sobre a percepção do ruído e passaram por avaliação auditiva. Observou-se elevado nível de pressão sonora e diferenças entre as instituições, situações e locais. A maioria dos funcionários se considerou exposta ao ruído com dificuldades de atenção e concentração, ansiedade e dor de cabeça. Cerca de 30% dos funcionários apresentaram perda auditiva neurossensorial bilateral em frequências específicas. Os níveis de pressão sonora encontrados podem comprometer a aprendizagem das crianças e a saúde de todos. Os funcionários percebem o ruído e indicam prejuízos em sua rotina de trabalho. Ações para melhorar o conforto acústico nessas instituições foram discutidas e estão sendo implementadas.
Processos e desafios da interação entre pesquisa e política na perspectiva dos pesquisadores
Authors: Angulo-Tuesta Antonia , Santos Leonor Maria Pacheco , Iturri José Antonio
Published: December 2017

Resumo As políticas informadas por evidências podem produzir impactos sociais e econômicos e benefícios na equidade e na saúde. A interação dos pesquisadores na política depende de interesses dos atores sociais e de ambientes políticos favoráveis. Este artigo busca compreender os significados e as perspectivas de pesquisadores sobre os processos de interação entre cientistas e tomadores de decisão que influenciam o impacto da pesquisa na política de saúde. Trata-se de estudo qualitativo, realizado em 2014, de análise de conteúdo para identificar os núcleos de sentido e as relações entre a pesquisa e a política. Baseou-se na abordagem do programa RAPID da Overseas Development Institute. Foram entrevistados 14 pesquisadores de projetos sobre morbimortalidade materna e neonatal financiados pelo Ministério da Saúde. Os pesquisadores orientaram-se para a produção de conhecimentos, o fortalecimento de capacidades de pesquisa e a divulgação dos resultados. Participaram, em algumas ocasiões, da definição de políticas de cuidado clínico e desempenho dos serviços de saúde. Apontaram barreiras para interatuar e produzir impactos na política devido às tensões do contexto político, econômico e social, às mudanças institucionais e organizacionais no setor saúde, e ao sistema de avaliação acadêmica.
Fatores associados às faltas em tratamentos ortodônticos em centro de especialidades odontológicas
Authors: Fonseca Emilio Prado , Silva Junior José Pascoal da , Vedovello Silvia Amélia Scudeler , Souza Luciane Zanin , Pereira Antonio Carlos , Meneghim Marcelo de Castro
Published: December 2017

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar os fatores associados ao não comparecimento dos usuários ao tratamento ortodôntico, em três centros de especialidades odontológicas regionais (CEO-R) localizados no estado do Ceará. Metodologia: Os dados foram extraídos de prontuários de pacientes que concluíram o tratamento ortodôntico. Foi calculada a taxa de ausências, com o objetivo de estabelecer um coeficiente de faltas entre os municípios. A fim de descrever o padrão geográfico da ocorrência, foram construídos mapas temáticos baseados nas distribuições. Para as associações entre a variável desfecho (falta ao tratamento) e as independentes (sexo, idade, quebra de aparelho, mudança de profissional, renda e local de residência do usuário), utilizou-se a análise de regressão logística múltipla com p ≤ 0,05. Resultados: Foram examinados 237 prontuários em 20 municípios, com 8.283 consultas ortodônticas realizadas e 2.665 (32,17%) faltas. Apresentou diferença estatisticamente significativa a variável mudança de profissional. Conclusão: O maior número de faltas foi associado à mudança de profissional.
Avaliação de percepções sobre gestão da clínica em cursos orientados por competência
Authors: Gomes Romeu , Padilha Roberto de Queiroz , Lima Valéria Vernaschi , Silva Cosme Marcelo Furtado Passos da
Published: December 2017

Resumo O estudo objetiva avaliar percepções de domínio de capacidades em gestão da clínica de participantes de cursos orientados por competência e baseados em metodologias ativas de ensino-aprendizagem, antes e após o processo de formação oferecido. Três marcos conceituais foram utilizados: gestão da clínica, expectativa de autoeficácia e concepção holística de competência. Metodologicamente, disponibilizou-se instrumento eletrônico para alunos de cursos de especialização adaptado da escala de Likert, em dois momentos, antes da realização dos cursos e ao término dos mesmos. O conjunto dos sujeitos que participaram simultaneamente nos dois momentos foi composto de 825 especializandos. Na análise, foram utilizados média, mediana, desvio-padrão e o teste de Wilcoxon. Em termos de resultados, em geral, a percepção de domínio de capacidades em gestão da clínica aumentou após os cursos, evidenciando a contribuição positiva do processo na formação dos especializandos. Conclui-se, dentre outros aspectos, que as inciativas educacionais estudadas, orientadas por competência e baseadas em metodologias ativas de ensino e aprendizagem, podem obter, dentre os seus resultados, o aumento da percepção de seus participantes acerca do domínio de capacidades presentes no perfil de competência, confirmando a hipótese do estudo.
Escala de Identificação de Dotação e Talento: Estrutura e Consistência Internas
Authors: Freitas Márcia de Fátima Rabello Lovisi de , Schelini Patrícia Waltz , Pérez Edgardo Raúl
Published: December 2017

Resumo O estudo objetivou analisar a precisão e as evidências de validade com base na estrutura interna da Escala de Identificação de Dotação e Talento (EIDT). A EIDT é respondida por docentes dos 4º, 5º e 6º anos do Ensino Fundamental, sendo que participaram da pesquisa 16 professores, que avaliaram 433 alunos. Os resultados indicaram que 54,8% da variância foi explicada. Por meio da análise fatorial exploratória, a versão final da escala ficou composta por 55 itens divididos em três fatores: 42 itens do Fator 1, capacidades intelectuais, sociais e criatividade; sete do Fator 2, capacidades psicomotoras e seis do Fator 3, capacidades artísticas. O alfa de Cronbach para a escala total foi de 0,97. O Fator 1 apresentou um alfa de 0,97, o Fator 2 de 0,89 e o Fator 3 de 0,83. Destaca-se a necessidade de estudos adicionais que incluam a análise fatorial confirmatória e o estabelecimento de normas.
Interaction between professionals and cancer survivors in the context of Brazilian and Canadian care
Authors: Oliveira Rafaela Azevedo Abrantes de , Zago Márcia Maria Fontão , Thorne Sally Elizabeth
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: analyze cancer survivors’ reports about their communication with health professional team members and describe the similarities and differences in interactional patterns between Brazilian and Canadian health care contexts. Method: This study adopted a qualitative health research approach to secondary analysis, using interpretive description as the methodology, allowing us to elaborate a new research question and look at the primary data from a different perspective. There were in total eighteen participants; all of them were adults and elderly diagnosed with urologic cancer. After being organized and read, the data sets were classified into categories, and an analytic process was performed through inductive thematic analysis. Results: This resulted in three categories of findings which we have framed as: Communication between professional and survivor; The symptoms, the doubts, the questions; and Actions and reaction. Conclusion: This comparative study allowed us to bring to the attention of health professionals, especially nurses, findings regarding effective communication, humanization and empathy, supporting both inside and outside support groups, giving pieces of advice, and advocating for the survivor as is necessary. The study also showed the importance of self-development of these professionals as they fight for better quality in the health system for their patients.
Risk classification priorities in an emergency unit and outcomes of the service provided
Authors: Marconato Rafael Silva , Monteiro Maria Ines
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: to check the association of the proposed priorities of the institutional protocol of risk classification with the outcomes and evaluate the profile of the care provided in an emergency unit. Method: observational epidemiological study based on data from the computerized files of a Reference Emergency Unit. Care provided to adults was evaluated regarding risk classification and outcomes (death, hospitalization and hospital discharge) based on the information recorded in the emergency bulletin. Results: the mean age of the 97,099 registered patients was 43.4 years; 81.5% cases were spontaneous demand; 41.2% had been classified as green, 15.3% yellow, 3.7% blue, 3% red and 36.and 9% had not received a classification; 90.2% of the patients had been discharged, 9.4% hospitalized and 0.4% had died. Among patients who were discharged, 14.7% had been classified as yellow or red, 13.6% green or blue, and 1.8% as blue or green. Conclusion: the protocol of risk classification showed good sensitivity to predict serious situations that can progress to death or hospitalization.
POWER-KNOWLEDGE RELATIONS IN THE FIELD OF POLITICAL ECOLOGY
Authors: LEFF ENRIQUE
Published: December 2017

Abstract The current environmental crisis calls for thinking about the state of the world: the thermodynamic-ecological and symbolic-cultural conditions of organic and human life on the planet. In this regard, it stresses the need to realize the unawareness and life’s unsustainability that humanity has created. In this text I discuss and take a stand about some of the concepts and founding and constitutive research lines of political ecology. In this way I pretend to open dialogue by placing in context some of the principles, ideas, and founding viewpoints of political ecology in Latin America and contrasting them with those from the English-speaking school of thought. I intend not only to establish a political socio-geography, but to question the epistemic core of political ecology, and to stimulate a more cosmopolitan critical thinking in order to be able to face the hegemonic powers that lead the world into social and environmental decay
Assessing population-level morphometric variation of the Mountain Mullet Agonostomus monticola (Teleostei: Mugilidae) across its Middle American distribution
Authors: Díaz-Murillo Bertha P. , Ruiz-Campos Gorgonio , Piller Kyle R. , McMahan Caleb D. , García-De-León Francisco J. , Camarena-Rosales Faustino
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT Population-level morphometric variation of the Mountain Mullet (Agonostomus monticola) was assessed in 419 adult specimens from 25 sample sites (river basins) across its Middle American distribution (Pacific and Atlantic-Caribbean drainages). This analysis was based on 36 standardized linear measurements and 19 landmarks on geometric morphometrics approach. Discriminant function analysis (DFA) revealed 19 linear morphological characters with significant variation among groups. Geometrically, the most notable changes were associated to the curvature of the frontal region of the head, the anterior and posterior insertion of the first dorsal and anal fins. The resulting grouping based on the DFA and geometric morphometrics techniques (Pacific-A, Pacific-B and NE México-Caribbean) were similar to those previously recovered by genetic techniques, where the Pacific-B (Ayuquila river basin) was the most different group. Our results provide morphological evidence for considering Agonostomus monticola as a complex of evolutionary entities, represented by two forms in the Pacific Ocean and another in the Atlantic Ocean.
Comparative analysis of diet composition and its relation to morphological characteristics in juvenile fish of three lutjanid species in a Mexican Pacific coastal lagoon
Authors: Aguilar-Betancourt Consuelo M. , González-Sansón Gaspar , Flores-Ortega Juan R. , Kosonoy-Aceves Daniel , Lucano-Ramírez Gabriela , Ruiz-Ramírez Salvador , Padilla-Gutierrez Sandra C. , Curry R. Allen
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT The main goal of this research was to investigate the differences in diet composition among three species of the genus Lutjanus inhabiting a coastal lagoon as juveniles. The working hypothesis was that these species feed on a common base of food resources and therefore, some niche overlap is present in terms of general diet composition. However, changes in the trophic niche with size and differences in some morphological traits among species explain observed differences in diet. Fish were collected during 42 sampling trips conducted regularly from February 2011 to January 2012 using several types of fishing gear. Total number of analyzed stomachs was 288 for Lutjanus argentiventris from 2.3 to 19.9 cm total length (TL); 178 for Lutjanus colorado ranging from 2.4 to 30.1 cm TL; and 183 for Lutjanus novemfasciatus with 1.2 to 20.0 cm TL. Results indicate that juveniles of all three lutjanid species share a general diet based on decapods and fishes. However, L. novemfasciatus has a more piscivorous habit, which can be explained by a more slender body shape and larger teeth, characteristics, which increase fish catching performance. Larger fish of all three species eat larger prey, which is consistent with the optimum foraging theory.
Florística e zonação de espécies vegetais em veredas no Triângulo Mineiro, Brasil
Authors: Oliveira Geraldo Célio , Araújo Glein Monteiro , Barbosa Ana Angélica Almeida
Published: December 2017

RESUMO A riqueza e a distribuição das espécies vegetais, a profundidade do lençol freático e a textura do solo nas zonas de borda, meio e fundo foram determinadas em cinco veredas em Uberlândia e Uberaba, Minas Gerais. A amostragem florística foi desenvolvida, mensalmente de janeiro de 2002 a janeiro de 2003 em cada vereda. As coletas de solo e as medidas do lençol freático foram feitas na parte central de cada zona das veredas. Na amostragem florística foram encontradas 436 espécies pertencentes a 59 famílias e 206 gêneros. O número de espécies encontrado nas seis veredas variou de 146 a 219. Na zona de borda, foram coletadas entre 26 e 87 espécies enquanto na zona de meio, em geral, com maior riqueza específica foram registradas entre 78 e 111 espécies. A ordenação florística mostrou variabilidade entre as veredas situadas em solo argiloso e arenoso e entre as zonas com maior e menor umidade do solo. A maior retenção de água no solo argiloso pode ter interferido na variação da flora entre as veredas em solo argiloso e arenoso.
Estrutura fitossociológica e grupos ecológicos em fragmento de floresta estacional semidecidual, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Authors: Dias Neto Olavo Custódio , Schiavini Ivan , Lopes Sérgio de Faria , Vale Vagner Santiago do , Gusson André Eduardo , Oliveira Ana Paula de
Published: December 2017

RESUMO Estudos em florestas estacionais semideciduais (FES) são necessários para caracterizar a estrutura e verificar a formação de padrões, possibilitando também comparações de composição florística entre fragmentos. Este estudo foi realizado em um fragmento de FES, em Uberaba, MG, na qual foram demarcadas 25 parcelas de 20 × 20 m, amostrando-se todos os indivíduos arbóreos vivos com circunferência do tronco a 1,30 m do solo ≥ 15 cm. Foram analisados os parâmetros fitossociológicos usuais e, também, a similaridade florística entre a área de estudo e outras áreas de FES. Foram amostrados 805 indivíduos, representados por 90 espécies, sendo Micrandra elata (Euphorbiaceae) a espécie mais importante na comunidade, seguida de Galipea jasminiflora (Rutaceae). Espécies pioneiras tiveram baixa representatividade na amostra. Além disso, a presença de indivíduos de grande porte, de espécies pouco comuns, associada à área basal de 45,8 m2 ha-1, são evidências de se tratar de floresta madura, em bom estado de conservação, representativa da condição original. A análise de similaridade entre esta e outras áreas florestais remanescentes demonstrou a formação de quatro grupos distintos, associados a regiões geográficas, com indícios de que florestas em bom estado de conservação são mais semelhantes entre si.
Miscellaneous new species in the Brazilian Bromeliaceae
Authors: Leme Elton M.C. , Fraga Claudio Nicoletti de , Kollmann Ludovic J.C. , Brown Gregory K. , Till Walter , Ribeiro Otávio B.C. , Machado Marlon C. , Monteiro Fernando J.S. , Fontana André Paviotti
Published: December 2017

Abstract From 1990 to 2006, 2,875 new angiosperm species were described in Brazil, including 280 newBromeliaceae species. This publication rate is considered to be a useful indicator of floristic richness andalso reveals the huge gaps in our knowledge of species that make up Brazilian biomes and the importanceof taxonomy as a basic tool to assess biodiversity and conservation. The goal of modern taxonomists is ina race against time ordained by an unprecedented rate of global biodiversity loss, and therefore collaborationis vital to successfully close these gaps. This paper is the result of a broad cooperative research effortundertaken specifically to provide basic data on the identity of new components of Brazilian biologicaldiversity. The authors describe and illustrate 22 new Bromeliaceae species from three subfamilies: Bromelioideae - Aechmea guaratingensis, A. paratiensis, A. rubroaristata, Cryptanthus capitellatus, C. venecianus, C. viridovinosus, Hohenbergia aechmeoides, H. arcuata, H. barbarespina, H. reconcavensis, Nidularium alegrense, Orthophytum teofilo-otonense, O. cearence; Pitcairnioideae - Dyckia espiritosantensis, D. nana, Pitcairnia capixaba; Tillandsioideae - Tillandsia castelensis, Vriesea euclidiana, V. fontanae, V. multifoliata, V. sanctateresensis and V. teresopolitana.
Germination and vigor of seeds of Magonia pubescens A. St.-Hil. submitted to storage and pre-imbibition in water
Authors: Arantes Cárita Rodrigues de Aquino , Fava Carmen Lúcia Ferreira , Camili Elisangela Clarete , Scaramuzza Walcylene Lacerda Matos Pereira
Published: December 2017

Abstract: Timbó (Magonia pubescens A. St.-Hil.) is a species with ornamental potential, which can be used in composition of gardens, squares and especially in streets landscaping. It is also suitable for planting in degraded areas of permanent preservation. This work aimed to verify the effect of seed size, storage and pre-imbibition time on seed germination and vigor. The test design was completely randomized, in a plot scheme subdivided in time. The main plots were seed size (large and small), packaging (0.5 mm-thick transparent polyethylene and kraft paper bag), and time of imbibition in water (0, 12 and 24 hours); and as subplots, it was considerate the storage times (0, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months). The tests were carried out in five replications of ten seeds, and the evaluated variables were: water content of the seeds, percentage of germination (% G), mean germination time (MGT), shoot height (cm), collar diameter (mm), number of leaves, and fresh and dry mass of the aerial part (g). The size of the seed did not influence the germination percentage, but large seeds formed more vigorous seedlings. The storage did not affect seeds germination, nor the vigor of the seedlings. Seed pre-imbibition did not influence the percentage of germination, but the mean germination time decreased, and more vigorous seedlings were formed. In order to obtain more vigorous Timbó seedlings, the best option is to use large seeds. They can be stored for up to 12 months without losing vigor and pre-soaked to accelerate the beginning of germination, thus forming a more homogeneous lot of seedlings.
Seed quality of Amburana cearensis (Allemão) A.C. Sm. (Fabaceae) is influenced by storage condition
Authors: Araujo Marcelo do Nascimento , Ferraz Marisol , Américo Fabiana Karla Araújo , Silva Fabrício Francisco Santos , Dantas Bárbara França , Cruz Claudineia Regina Pelacani
Published: December 2017

Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of storage conditions on the germination of A. cearensis seeds. The experimental design was completely randomized into split plots over time with four replicates. The storage conditions of the airtight containers in the refrigerator and laboratory, paper bags in the laboratory and liquid nitrogen were assessed for 27 months. In the laboratory, we evaluated the germination, the germination rate, uniformity of germination, and total soluble and reducing sugars in the radicle. In the greenhouse, we evaluated seedling emergence, emergence rate and height of 30-day-old seedlings. Seeds stored in the refrigerator maintained a high initial germination rate, which decreased from the 21st month. Seeds stored in paper bags in the laboratory showed low emergence and small seedlings. Total soluble sugars and reducing sugars were mobilized when the seeds were stored at low temperatures. Thus, it is not advisable to store A. cearensis seeds in a laboratory environment without airtight containers. A. cearensis seeds kept in a refrigerated environment maintained their viability for at least two years.
Germination of melon seeds under water and thermal stress
Authors: Pinheiro Daniel Teixeira , Dias Denise Cunha Fernandes dos Santos , Araújo Joyce de Oliveira
Published: December 2017

Abstract: Seeds vigor can influence seed performance under stress conditions. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of water and thermal stress on germination and performance of melon seedlings, and to verify if germination under stress conditions is an efficient parameter to evaluate the vigor of these seeds. Four lots of ‘Golden Mine’ melon had their initial quality characterized by germination, first count, accelerated aging and seedling emergence tests. Germination under water stress was performed on a paper moistened with PEG 6000 solution at 0.06, -0.3, -0.6 and -0.9 MPa. The percentage and speed of germination, length and dry mass of the seedlings were evaluated. For the thermal stress experiment, cold test and germination at sub- (15 ºC) and supra-optimal (35 ºC) temperatures were performed, as well as at the ideal temperature (25 ºC). The germination of melon seeds under water stress induced by PEG 6000 at -0.3 and -0.6 MPa is an efficient method to detect differences in the physiological potential of lots of melon seeds, but these differences disappear under severe water stress (-0.9 MPa). Germination under sub-optimal temperatures also allows to identify differences in seeds performance and to classify them according to the vigor level.
Marlim R3D: a realistic model for CSEM simulations - phase I: model building
Authors: Carvalho Bruno Rodrigues , Menezes Paulo Tarso Luiz
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT: The marine controlled-source electromagnetic (CSEM) method provides complementary information to seismic imaging in the exploration of sedimentary basins. The CSEM is mainly used for reservoir scanning and appraisal. The CSEM interpretation workflow is heavily based on inversion and forward - modeling for hypothesis testing. Until the recent past, the effectiveness of a given workflow was achieved after the drilling results, as there wasn’t any geological complex model available to serve as a benchmark. In the present paper, we describe the workflow to build up Marlim R3D, a realistic and complex geoelectric model. Marlim R3D aims to be a reference model of turbidite reservoirs of the Brazilian continental margin. Our model is based on seismic interpretation and constrained by the input of available well-log information. The workflow used is composed of seven steps: seismic and well-log dataset loading, well-tie, Vp cube construction, Vp resistivity calibration, time-depth conversion, resistivity cube construction, and quality-control check. As a result, we obtained an interpreted dataset composed by main stratigraphic horizons, pseudo-well logs, and the resistivity cubes. These elements were made freely available for research or commercial use, under the Creative Common License, at the Zenodo platform.
Selection of Trichoderma spp. strains for the control of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in soybean
Authors: Haddad Patrícia Elias , Leite Luis Garrigós , Lucon Cleusa Maria Mantovanello , Harakava Ricardo
Published: December 2017

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate, in vitro and in vivo, the potential of Trichoderma spp. strains to control Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in soybeans (Glycine max) and to perform the molecular identification of the best perfoming strains. The effect of 120 strains of Trichoderma spp. on the viability of S. sclerotiorum sclerotia was evaluated in vitro through immersion in suspension of conidia from the antagonists and plating in culture medium. The best performing strains were evaluated in vivo, in a greenhouse, for control of the pathogen inoculated on 'Pintado' soybean seeds and plants. Of the 120 strains tested in vitro, 22 strains of Trichoderma spp. caused 100% inhibition of sclerotia germination. In the greenhouse, five strains inhibited the negative effect of the pathogen on seed germination and two strains increased in up to 67% plant dry matter. The best performing strains were identified as T. koningiopsis (3 strains), T. asperelloides (3), T. atroviride (2), and T. virens (1). Trichoderma strains are able to protect soybean plants from the harmful effect of S. sclerotiorum and, at the same time, they can promote the growth of the aerial part in greenhouse conditions.