bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Obtenção e caracterização da farinha do albedo de maracujá (Passiflora edulis f. Flavicarpa) para uso alimentício
Authors: Silva Elaine Cristina Oliveira da , Silva Wilton Pereira da , Silva Enaile Tavares da , Lopes Julice Dutra , Gusmão Rennan Pereira de
Published: August 2016

O maracujá é uma fruta abundante no Brasil, que é considerado o maior produtor do mundo. Cerca de 52% do peso total do fruto é composto por casca (albedo e flavedo), que pode ser reutilizada na forma de farinha como uma fonte de nutrientes para a alimentação e enriquecimento de vários produtos alimentares. Assim, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi estudar o processo de fabricação de farinha do albedo de maracujá amarelo (Passiflora edulis f. Flavocarpa), com variações nas temperaturas de secagem e avaliar suas características físico-químicas e tecnológicas. Após o processo de maceração para remover a naringina (substância que provoca amargor) realizou-se a secagem convectiva, em secador de bandejas do albedo do maracujá amarelo nas temperaturas de 50, 60, 70 e 80°C. Após análise de teor de água e cor escolheu-se a farinha seca a 70°C que obteve baixo teor de água e maior luminosidade para realização das analises de cinzas, lipídios, fibras e minerais, além da avaliação morfológica por microscopia eletrônica de varredura. Os resultados obtidos confirmaram o potencial da farinha do albedo de maracujá como enriquecedor nutricional em alimentos por ser rica principalmente em fibras e minerais.
Obtaining and characterization of passion fruit albedo flour (Passiflora edulis f. Flavicarpa) for food use

Abstract: Passion fruit is abundant fruit in Brazil, which is considered the largest producer in the world. About 52% of the total weight of the fruit is composed of peel (albedo and flavedo), which can be reused in the form of flour as a source of nutrients for food and enrichment of various food products. The objective of this work was to study the albedo flour manufacturing process passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. Flavocarpa), with variations in drying temperatures and assessing their physicochemical and technological characteristics. After the maceration process to remove naringin (substance that causes bitterness) was held on convective drying, tray dryer albedo of passion fruit in temperatures of 50, 60, 70 and 80 ° C. After water color and content analysis was chosen the dry flour to 70 ° C to carry out the analysis of ash, fat, fiber and minerals, as well as morphological analysis by scanning electron microscopy. The results confirmed the potential of the flour of the passion fruit albedo as nutrition enriching in food as it is rich mainly in fiber and minerals.
Los tratados de práctica notarial en las bibliotecas de escribanos neogranadinos del siglo XVIII
Authors: Rubio Hernández Alfonso
Published: August 2016

Entre las bibliotecas particulares de escribanos numerarios y de cabildo que ejercieron durante el siglo XVIII en el Nuevo Reino de Granda, constatamos la presencia de formularios, tratados o manuales prácticos que se inscribieron en la tradición europea de la literatura jurídica de los “ars notariae” y sirvieron para ejercer un oficio fundamental para el desarrollo social y económico de las ciudades americanas, un oficio escasamente estudiado por la historiografía colombiana. Para ello analizamos los Inventarios Post Mortem de Jacobo Facio Lince, Mariano Bueno, Juan Andrés Sandoval y Joaquín Sánchez de la Flor, escribanos que ejercieron su oficio en las ciudades de Medellín, Cartago y Popayán. Los registros de sus bibliotecas particulares nos permiten caracterizarlas para centrarnos luego en la descripción individual de los tratados notariales identificados y su circulación en Indias.
Diversificación del público lector en Bogotá (1910-1924). Un análisis de las revistas ilustradas El Gráfico y Cromos
Authors: Marín Colorado Paula Andrea
Published: August 2016

El Gráfico (1910-1941) y Cromos (1916-actual) fueron dos revistas de gran reconocimiento en Colombia en las primeras décadas del siglo XX. Ambas tuvieron como objetivo la configuración (real e imaginaria) de un público lector amplio que consolidara una industria editorial, de allí que también hayan señalado la necesidad de ver la literatura como una empresa comercial. Así, pues, en este artículo se analizarán la configuración del lector, como parte del proyecto editorial de ambas revistas, y las prácticas lectoras (y de consumo) evidentes en aspectos como la publicidad y los formatos-contenidos presentes en crónicas, cuentos y críticas literarias.
La Estrella del Tolima, 1882-1884. El último aliento del liberalismo radical en Neiva
Authors: Ruíz Martínez Jean Paul , Salamanca Arévalo Cristian
Published: August 2016

En este texto se estudia La Estrella del Tolima, publicación radical editada en Neiva entre 1882 y 1884, en un contexto de fragmentación del liberalismo y ascenso del sector independiente. Para tal fin, prestamos atención a la división del Partido Liberal y la situación de su facción radical, para luego estudiar la postura y estrategia que propusieron los radicales desde La Estrella para sobrevivir como fuerza política en la escena nacional y mantener el control del gobierno del Estado Soberano del Tolima. Metodológicamente, el artículo deriva de la compilación y análisis de la prensa decimonónica del Tolima Grande, junto con la exploración de folletería y memorias de la región, con el fin de analizar a La Estrella en el universo editorial tolimense y de captar su importancia para la política de la época. Con este estudio se postula que La Estrella se consolidó como la última tribuna de defensa y opinión del radicalismo en el Tolima, por las relaciones que los radicales detrás del periódico guardaban con el gobierno y por su permanencia política en el Estado hasta 1884.
Assessment of Vitamin B12 in Patients with Coronary Tortuosity
Authors: Cerit Levent , Kemal Hatice , Günsel Aziz , Uncu Murat , Cerit Zeynep , Gülsen Kamil , Duygu Hamza
Published: August 2016

Background: Vitamin B 12 deficiency has been implicated in endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular disease via hyperhomocysteinemia. Coronary tortuosity (CorT) is a common coronary angiography finding. The etiology, clinical implication and long term prognosis are still not well clarified. This study was conducted with the aim to evaluate the relationship between CorT and vitamin B12. Subjects and Method: The medical records of consecutive patients, who underwent coronary angiography, were retrospectively reviewed. The study group consisted of 1624 patients. Taking into consideration the inclusion criteria, 212 patients with CorT and 210 patients with normal coronary angiographies (control group) were included in the study. Vitamin B12, other biochemical parameters, clinical and echocardiographic parameters, and CorT score were evaluated in all patients. CorT is defined as fixed 3 bends during both systole and diastole, with each bend ≥45 °. Results: Patients with CorT had higher prevalence of older, female gender, hypertension, current smoking. Vitamin B12 was significantly decreased in patient with CorT (134.7±47.8 vs 239.6±53.8 p<0.001). On multivariate analysis age, female gender, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and vitamin B12 were independent predictors for CorT (OR 1.56; 95% CI: 1.247–1.962; p < 0.001, OR 1.628; 95% CI: 1.376-2.048; p<0.001, OR 1.865; 95% CI: 1.387-2.695; p<0.001, OR 1.362; 95% CI: 1.184-1.726; p<0.001, OR 1.862; 95% CI: 1.486-2.674; p<0.001, respectively). Conclusion: In our study, we have founded a significant relationship between vitamin B12 deficiency and CorT.
Regional Inequality in Underdeveloped Areas: A Case Study of Guizhou Province in China
Authors: Sun Wei , Lin Xiaona , Liang Yutian , Li Lu
Published: August 2016

This study analyses regional development in one of the poorest provinces in China, Guizhou Province, between 2000 and 2012 using a multiscale and multi-mechanism framework. In general, regional inequality has been declining since 2000. In addition, economic development in Guizhou Province presented spatial agglomeration and club convergence, which shows how the development pattern of one core area, two-wing areas and a contiguous area at the edge of the province have been developed between 2006 and 2012. Multilevel regression analysis revealed that industrialization and investment level were the primary driving forces of regional economic disparity in Guizhou Province. The influences of marketization and decentralization on regional economic disparity were relatively weak. Investment level reinforced regional economic disparity and the development of core-periphery structure in the province. However, investment level actually weakened the regional economic disparity in Guizhou Province when the variable of time was considered. In addition, both the topography and urban–rural differentiation were the two main reasons for forming a core-periphery structure in Guizhou Province.
Special Issue on Real World Robot Challenge in Tsukuba – Autonomous Technology for Coexistence with Human Beings –
Authors: Takita Yoshihiro ,   Professor, Department of Computer Science, National Defense Academy of Japan, Yuta Shin’ichi , Tsubouchi Takashi , Ozaki Koichi
Published: August 2016

This issue is the third in a series on Real World Robot Challenge in Tsukuba. The Tsukuba Challenge has contributed much in establishing autonomous mobile robot control technology on outdoor walkways where robots must mingle with pedestrians and cyclists – not all of whom may be familiar with such robots. The rain on the day of the final run for the 2015 Tsukuba Challenge taught us valuable lessons in navigating robots in real environments. Since the 2013 Tsukuba Challenge, a new task was introduced in the second stage. This task consists of searching for human targets – a technological challenge for developing robots that are both mobile and useful. Our objective here is to share advanced control technology refined through experiments in the real-world environment of the Tsukuba Challenge. The Tsukuba Challenge is also providing a forum for technological education for university students studying robotics engineering and for technical exchange through open experiments. In this issue, we are pleased to present the control technology that this exchange has brought about. We would like to express our deep gratitude to the authors contributing to this issue and to the article reviewers who have helped make this all possible.
Governança e Esfera Pública Sobre Resíduos Sólidos Urbanos no Âmbito Municipal
Authors: Silva Érica Aline Ferreira , Alcântara Valderí De Castro , Pereira José Roberto
Published: August 2016

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar os elementos constitutivos da governança pública e da esfera pública em torno da gestão da Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos (PNRS) no contexto do município de Lavras, Minas Gerais. Como fundamento teórico discutimos os conceitos de governança pública e esfera pública. Os caminhos metodológicos foram direcionados por um estudo teórico-empírico, descritivo e de natureza qualitativa. Os resultados encontrados indicam a importância e a necessidade da ampliação da esfera pública e da governança pública na gestão da Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos no município de Lavras. Argumentamos que para que a gestão da PNRS seja efetivamente executada no âmbito municipal é fundamental a articulação de arranjos de governança pública e a mobilização do tema de resíduos sólidos no âmbito da sociedade, formando-se uma esfera pública que influencie atores públicos institucionais a tomarem decisões (deliberação pública).
A Influência dos Mecanismos de Fomento no Processo de Internacionalização da Economia Criativa no Brasil: o caso da APEX no setor de arquitetura
Authors: Bianchi Caio Giusti , Figueiredo Júlio César Bastos de
Published: August 2016

O objetivo do trabalho é compreender de que forma os instrumentos de fomento, em particular o projeto Built by Brazil, criado pela APEX, podem aumentar a eficácia do processo de internacionalização das empresas de arquitetura do setor da economia criativa no Brasil. A fim de alcançar tal objetivo, a pesquisa é embasada nas áreas de Modos de Entrada, Economia Criativa e Ambiente Institucional, com uso de metodologia qualitativa baseada em estudo de casos múltiplos e análise de conteúdo das entrevistas realizadas. É possível destacar três principais conclusões da pesquisa: 1) há maior incidência do modo contratual como modo de entrada dos escritórios em mercados externos; 2) há certa insuficiência, na visão dos escritórios, de ações da APEX para fomentar a internacionalização; e 3) existem aspectos que ilustram o potencial da atual gestão do projeto Built by Brazil na potencialização do processo de internacionalização destes escritórios.
De quem é a Riqueza que Está Ali? Discutindo Direitos Humanos na Exploração de Minério no Sul Global
Authors: Spohr Nicole , Barros Amon , Gomes Marcus Vinícius Peinado
Published: August 2016

O Este caso de ensino descreve uma situação de conflito envolvendo uma mineradora, uma organização da sociedade civil e a comunidade afetada pelas operações da empresa. Embora o foco seja no gerente da multinacional brasileira, o caso abre espaço para a reflexão sobre a atuação de cada uma das personagens. Tendo como fonte de dados coleta de documentos e entrevistas in loco, o caso é direcionado para estudantes de Administração, Administração Pública e Relações Internacionais, especialmente em relação aos temas de empresas e direitos humanos, responsabilidade social empresarial, cidadania corporativa e negócios internacionais..
Current Status of the Milky Stork Re-introduction Programme in Malaysia and Its Challenges
Authors: Ahmad Ismail  , Faid Rahman
Published: August 2016

This review discussed the current status of the Milky Stork Re-introduction Programme in Malaysia and the challenges it faced. Although it has continued for almost seven years, more challenges appeared as time elapsed mainly due to the arising conflicts between the implementation of conservation policy versus the development projects in Kuala Gula. Hence, the released population is struggling to adapt mainly due to the reduction of suitable habitat for nesting and disturbed foraging areas by the continuous anthropogenic activities. Furthermore, the lack of appropriate training among captive storks prior to being released also slows the adaptation of the birds in their new habitat. The increasing pattern of pollution in the area is also highlighted. Several suggestions were given to help improve the current re-introduction programme. These include improvements to the captive training method, improvement of the existing enclosure’s condition and environment, protection of remaining mangrove forest, creation of a buffer zone to mitigate the increasing pollution level in the area, close monitoring of the released population, and maintaining continuous support and awareness among the public. Considering the ongoing anthropogenic activities that may impair the status of Kuala Gula as an important bird sanctuary, emphasis should be given to achieve sustainable development throughout the area.

 

Kertas kerja ini membincangkan status terkini Program Pelepasan Semula Burung Upeh di Malaysia dan cabaran yang dihadapinya. Walaupun program ini telah berterusan selama hampir tujuh tahun, terdapat banyak cabaran baharu timbul akibat konflik antara pelaksanaan dasar pemuliharaan dan pembangunan yang berlangsung di Kuala Gula. Oleh itu, populasi burung upeh sukar untuk menyesuaikan diri kerana habitat sedia ada untuk bersarang dan mencari makanan sering terganggu oleh aktiviti antropogenik di samping peningkatan pencemaran di kawasan tersebut. Selain itu, kekurangan latihan yang sesuai kepada burung upeh dalam kurungan sebelum aktiviti pelepasan turut melambatkan proses penyesuaian populasi burung tersebut di habitat yang baru. Beberapa cadangan telah dikemukakan bagi membantu meningkatkan keberkesanan program pengenalan semula ini. Cadangan tersebut termasuk penambahbaikan kaedah latihan yang diberikan kepada burung di dalam kurungan, penambahbaikan keadaan dan persekitaran kandang sedia ada, perlindungan kepada hutan bakau yang masih ada, pembangunan zon penampan bagi mengurangkan kadar pencemaran yang semakin meningkat di kawasan tersebut, pemantauan rapi populasi yang telah dilepaskan dan mengekalkan sokongan berterusan serta kesedaran orang awam. Memandangkan aktiviti antropogenik yang berterusan boleh memberi kesan terhadap status Kuala Gula sebagai kawasan perlindungan burung yang penting, penekanan yang menjurus kepada mencapai pembangunan mampan di seluruh kawasan Kuala Gula perlu diberi perhatian.
Understanding the drivers of sanitation behaviour in riverine communities of Niger Delta, Nigeria: the case of Odi and Kaiama communities
Authors: Sample E. D. , Evans B. E. , Camargo-Valero M. A. , Wright N. G. , Leton T. G.
Published: August 2016

Recent reports show that between 1990 and 2012, among countries, Nigeria had the highest increase in the absolute number of open defecators. Bayelsa State makes a huge contribution to these numbers as almost 70% of residents lack access to improved sanitation. The adoption of Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) as national policy has improved sanitation in the country, but progress has been slower or non-existent in riverine communities where open defecation persists. In communities where defecation is directly into water bodies evidence of the practice is hidden, which may hinder attempts to trigger community-wide behaviour change. This study evaluates sanitation in two riverine communities of Bayelsa State. It applied qualitative multiple-case methodology using observations, interviews and focus group discussions to explore existing sanitation behaviours. Field notes and interview transcripts were analysed using NVivo and qualitative content analysis. Findings highlight physical, cultural and economic drivers inhibiting the successful implementation of CLTS in riverine communities of Bayelsa State. Findings suggest that to be effective, sanitation interventions in riverine communities, where defecation is predominantly into water bodies, may need to make use of modified tools and also be coupled more strongly with development of supply chains for appropriate sanitation goods and services.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis: Technological Dimensions
Authors: Bailey Jane , Shayan Sara
Published: August 2016

This article considers how digital technologies are informed by, and implicated in, the systematic and interlocking oppressions of colonialism, misogyny, and racism, all of which have been identified as root causes of the missing and murdered Indigenous women crisis in Canada. The authors consider how technology can facilitate multiple forms of violence against women—including stalking and intimate partner violence, human trafficking, pornography and child abuse images, and online hate and harassment—and note instances where Indigenous women and girls may be particularly vulnerable. The authors also explore some of the complexities related to police use of technology for investigatory purposes, touching on police use of social media and DNA technology. Without simplistically blaming technology, the authors argue that technology interacts with multiple factors in the complex historical, socio-cultural environment that incubates the national crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. The article concludes with related questions that may be considered at the impending national inquiry.
Retracted: Age Estimation from Ossification of Clavicle: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Chowdhury Md Shahajahan , Begum Jahanara , Naushaba Humaira , Mustafa AK Gulam
Published: August 2016

The following retraction notice for this article appears in Vol.5(2) 2017 http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/dmcj.v5i2.33401On 17th May 2017 the Editorial Board of Delta Medical College Journal agreed to retract the article Age Estimation from Ossification of Clavicle: A Comprehensive Review published in Delta Medical College Journal, Vol.4(2) pages 89-96 (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/dmcj.v4i2.29381) as it was found to contain an extensive overlap of text sections from the following published article: Estimation of age from ossification of clavicle: A Comprehensive Review published in the Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Vol.31(3) pages 277-284. http://medind.nic.in/jal/t09/i3/jalt09i3p277.pdfDelta Med Col J. Jul 2016 4(2): 89-96
Performance of broiler fed on diet containing deoiled Koroch (Pongamia Pinnata) seed cake treated with NaOH and HCl
Authors: Habib Masuma , Ferdaus Abu Jafur Md , Islam Md Touhidul , Hassin Begum Mansura , Ali Md Shawkat
Published: August 2016

The study was conducted to investigate whether the productive performances and meat yield characteristics of broiler would be improved by feeding diet containing koroch (Pongamia Pinnata) seed cake (KSC) treated with NaOH and HCl. A total number of 160 day-old straight run broiler chicks were fed on 4 iso-energetic and iso-nitrogenous diets containing either basal diet with no KSC or basal diet containing 2% KSC treated with or without 1% NaOH or 1% HCl for a period of 28 days. These diets were considered as 4 different treatments. Each treatment was replicated 4 times, each having 10 birds. Inclusion of 2% KSC treated with NaOH or HCl in the diet resulted in lower live weight, live weight gain, feed intake, feed efficiency of broilers at all ages compared to inclusion of dietary 2% KSC alone (P<0.01). However, broilers, irrespective of age, fed on diet containing 2% KSC treated with 1% HCl exhibited better productive performances than those fed on 1% NaOH treated 2% KSC incorporated diet. The amount of feed intake of broilers on either KSC alone or HCl treated KSC was almost similar to that on control diet. The meat yield parameters showed a non-significant treatment effect except for the percentage of dressing yield, liver, gizzard, head and skin weight. Dressing percentage of broilers fed on HCl treated KSC at 2% level was significantly (P<0.05) lower compared to any other dietary treatment, whereas broilers in 2% KSC dietary group showed similar results to the control group. Percentage of head and skin weight relative to body weight were higher in treated (NaOH or HCl) KSC dietary group compared to either KSC alone or control group. However, the highest liver and gizzard weights were obtained from the broilers fed on diet containing 2% KSC treated with 1% HCl, followed by diet with 1% NaOH treated KSC, KSC alone diet and the control diet. The results of the present study clearly indicated that neither the 1% NaOH treated nor 1% HCl treated KSC alliviated the depressed productive performances and meat yield characteristics of broilers. It is concluded that the poor productive performances of broilers fed on KSC incorporated diet cannot be improved by treating KSC with either NaOH or HCl, and the oil extracted KSC may contain leftover oil which might have a potential toxic effect on growth and meat yield of broilers.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.3(2): 323-329, August 2016
Associations between Unhealthy Diet and Lifestyle Behaviours and Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Young Overweight and Obese Women
Authors: Whatnall Megan , Collins Clare , Callister Robin , Hutchesson Melinda
Published: August 2016

Unhealthy lifestyle behaviours are known modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). This cross-sectional analysis aimed to describe lifestyle behaviours and CVD risk markers in young overweight and obese Australian women and explore associations between individual and combined lifestyle behaviours with CVD risk markers. Lifestyle behaviours assessed were diet quality, alcohol intake, physical activity, sitting time and smoking status, and were combined to generate a Healthy Lifestyle Score (HLS) (0–5). Objectively measured CVD risk markers were body mass index (BMI), %body fat, waist circumference, blood pressure, and plasma cholesterol and triglycerides. Analysis included 49 women aged 18–35 years, with BMI 25.0 to 34.9 kg/m2. The mean ± SD Australian Recommended Food Score was 33.5 ± 9.3 points, alcohol 3.3 ± 2.4 standard drinks/day, physical activity 207 ± 225 min/week and sitting time 578 ± 213 min/day. All participants were non-smokers. The proportion of participants outside normal reference ranges was 83.7% for waist circumference (n = 41), blood pressure 0% (n = 0), total cholesterol 26.2% (n = 11), HDL cholesterol 38.6% (n = 17), LDL cholesterol 22.7% (n = 10), and triglycerides 4.2% (n = 2). Physical activity was inversely associated with body fat (β = −0.011%, p = 0.005), diastolic blood pressure (β = −0.010 mmHg, p = 0.031) and waist circumference (β = −0.013 cm, p = 0.029). Most participants (59.2%, n = 29) had a HLS ≤ 2. No significant associations were found between HLS and CVD risk markers. Insufficient physical activity was the primary lifestyle factor associated with increased CVD risk markers, which suggests interventions targeting physical activity in young women may potentially improve cardiovascular health.
The Cosmopolitan Future: A Feminist Approach
Authors: Fogiel-Bijaoui Sylvie
Published: August 2016

This study questions the “clash of civilizations” thesis. Referring to the cosmopolitanization process as defined by Beck and Sznaider (2010), I analyze the cosmopolitanization of feminism, that is, the gradual recognition of “the others’ others”, the women, through the evolution of their political rights—the right to elect and be elected—at a global level. In this context, the descriptive representation of women, their substantive representation, and their voices within civil society in the North and the South highlight the fact that feminism is undergoing a process of cosmopolitanization, albeit in a slow and sporadic way. I present this argument from a postcolonial feminist perspective and base my research on NGOs’ data and on data provided by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and UN-Women. First, I analyze the cosmpolitanization process as applied to feminism. Then, following Beck and Sznaider (2010), I describe how this process is articulated ‘from above’ (top-down cosmopolitanization), referring to electoral data from around the world and to international law. Further, I relate to the cosmopolitanization of feminism ‘from below’, referring to feminist theories, cyberfeminism and the global civil/feminist society. In conclusion, I discuss the common future of feminism and cosmopolitanism.
Intramyocardially Transplanted Neonatal Cardiomyocytes (NCMs) Show Structural and Electrophysiological Maturation and Integration and Dose-Dependently Stabilize Function of Infarcted Rat Hearts
Authors: Maass Martina , Krausgrill Benjamin , Eschrig Simon , Kaluschke Tobias , Urban Katja , Peinkofer Gabriel , Plenge Tobias G. , Oeckenpöhler Simon , Raths Martin , Ladage Dennis , Halbach Marcel , Hescheler Jürgen , Müller-Ehmsen Jochen
Published: August 2016

Cardiac cell replacement therapy is a promising therapy to improve cardiac function in heart failure. Persistence, structural and functional maturation, and integration of transplanted cardiomyocytes into recipients' hearts are crucial for a safe and efficient replacement of lost cells. We studied histology, electrophysiology, and quantity of intramyocardially transplanted rat neonatal cardiomyocytes (NCMs) and performed a detailed functional study with repeated invasive (pressure–volume catheter) and noninvasive (echocardiography) analyses of infarcted female rat hearts including pharmacological stress before and 3 weeks after intramyocardial injection of 5 × 106 (low NCM) or 25 × 106 (high NCM) syngeneic male NCMs or medium as placebo (Ctrl). Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for Y-chromosome confirmed a fivefold higher persisting male cell number in high NCM versus low NCM after 3 weeks. Sharp electrode measurements within viable slices of recipient hearts demonstrated that transplanted NCMs integrate into host myocardium and mature to an almost adult phenotype, which might be facilitated through gap junctions between host myocardium and transplanted NCMs as indicated by connexin43 in histology. Ejection fraction of recipient hearts was severely impaired after ligation of left anterior descending (LAD; pressure–volume catheter: 39.2 ± 3.6%, echocardiography: 39.9 ± 1.4%). Repeated analyses revealed a significant further decline within 3 weeks in Ctrl and a dose-dependent stabilization in cell-treated groups. Consistently, stabilized cardiac function/morphology in cell-treated groups was seen in stroke volume, cardiac output, ventricle length, and wall thickness. Our findings confirm that cardiac cell replacement is a promising therapy for ischemic heart disease since immature cardiomyocytes persist, integrate, and mature after intramyocardial transplantation, and they dose-dependently stabilize cardiac function after myocardial infarction.
ESTUDO INTEGRADO DA PAISAGEM NAS REGIÕES NORTE, OESTE E CENTRO-SUL DO ESTADO DO PARANÁ: RELAÇÕES ENTRE A ESTRUTURA GEOECOLÓGICA E A ORGANIZAÇÃO DO ESPAÇO
Authors: Manosso Fernando Cesar
Published: August 2016

Este trabalho pretende apresentar um conjunto de observações realizadas sob a ótica interdisciplinar sobre a construção e estrutura da paisagem ao longo de um trajeto passando por várias regiões do estado do Paraná (Maringá-Cianorte-Umuarama-Cascavel-Guarapuava) realizado como excursão de campo das disciplinas de Cartografia Geoambiental, Pedologia e Colonização e Reforma Agrária do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Geografia (Mestrado e Doutorado) da Universidade Estadual de Maringá. As observações estão pautadas na dinâmica integrada da paisagem, envolvendo, principalmente as características pedológicas, climáticas, fitogeográficas, relevo, geologia, além da estrutura agrária das regiões, população, principais modelos dos sistemas socioeconômicos e problemas sócio-ambientais presentes. Essa combinação de observações reflete em uma estrutura geoecológica da paisagem que pode ser facilmente visualizada espacialmente, juntamente com as características dos sistemas econômicos de exploração e ocupação das áreas envolvidas.
EL MOVIMIENTO COOPERATIVO AGRARIO EN ESPAÑA Y LA UNIÓN EUROPEA: EVOLUCIÓN Y CAMBIOS VERIFICADOS ANTE EL PROCESO DE INTERNACIONALIZACIÓN DEL CAPITAL
Authors: Gomez López José Daniel
Published: August 2016

El proceso de internacionalización del capital en su vertiente social, económica, técnica y comercial, está impulsando y ahondando las diferencias entre territorios. En este escenario, la situación de numerosas zonas rurales españolas y comunitarias europeas que presentan notables especificidades (envejecimiento de la población, desempleo, cultivos poco rentables, escasas dotaciones en infraestructuras, cambios en los usos del suelo por presiones de otros sectores económicos), tiende a agravarse por la aplicación de medidas comunitarias europeas que buscan desproteger el sector agrario mediante la contención de los gastos en el presupuesto comunitario, y la reducción de todo apoyo institucional a la agricultura. Ante esta realidad, en el sector agrario español, las cooperativas agrarias se posicionan como un importante pilar que hasta el momento ha logrado sustentar ingresos estables para los pequeños y medianos agricultores asociados, al mismo tiempo que ha permitido postergar la desaparición de numerosas explotaciones agropecuarias familiares. Sin embargo, este proceso de expansión del capital, también está introduciendo cambios significativos en el seno del movimiento cooperativo. Del discurso solidario, democrático y reivindicativo, se está pasando a otro modelo que pone excesivo énfasis en la adopción de métodos y estrategias empresariales, supuestamente más acordes con las tendencias verificadas en el seno de la economía mundial y, por extensión, en el mundo rural.
The management of diabetic retinopathy in the public sector of eThekwini district of KwaZulu-Natal
Authors: Abdool Zaheera , Naidoo Kovin , Visser Linda
Published: August 2016

Background: Estimates from the year 1990–2010 showed an increase in blindness and vision impairment (moderate or severe) because of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in Sub-Saharan Africa’s sub-regions (central, eastern, southern and western Africa).1 The rate of DR in South Africa is expected to increase because of the lack of screening protocols and policies for the management of diabetic eye disease in the district health system of South Africa. Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the current role of healthcare practitioners (HCPs) towards managing DR in the eThekwini district of KwaZulu-Natal.Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted, and questionnaires were distributed to a total of 104 HCPs in public health institutions situated in the northern eThekwini district of KwaZulu-Natal. Clinics and community health centres (CHCs) were selected based on the assumption that primary healthcare nurses, medical officers (MOs) and ophthalmic nurses and/or optometrists practice at these institutions. The hospitals selected were the referral institutions for the selected clinics and CHCs. The questionnaires distributed included questions relating to diabetic patient registers, referrals to and from other HCPs, management of ocular complications, ocular screening methods, fundus examinations and involvement in screening programmes.Results: Over a third of the ophthalmologists (35.3%) indicated that DR was present at the initial examination in more than 50% of patients, though overall ophthalmologists reported loss of vision in at least one eye in fewer than 5% of patients on presentation. Less than half of the public sector general practitioners or MOs (40.6%) conducted fundus examinations but 90.6% did not dilate pupils, although 71.9% had knowledge on the use of a direct ophthalmoscope. Only 40.6% of the MOs discussed the ocular complications of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) with patients and 62.5% encouraged regular eye examinations. Less than 50% of the MOs (43.8%) referred patients complaining of visual difficulties to optometrists and 9.4% referred to the ophthalmic nurses. Only 6.25% referred patients with DM needing further evaluation to ophthalmologists. Data from the optometrists were inconclusive because of the poor response rate of 5 (20%). None of the ophthalmic nurses reported doing fundus photography or refractions. Two-thirds of the ophthalmic nurses were interested in training to properly grade DR.Conclusion: The study established that there are key challenges in referral, training and practice in the management of DR. These need to be addressed in order to develop a comprehensive approach for the prevention and management of visual impairment and blindness because of DM.
Repeatability and reproducibility of horizontal corneal diameter and anterior corneal power measurements using the Oculus Keratograph 4
Authors: Mashige Khathutshelo P.
Published: August 2016

Purpose: To evaluate the repeatability and reproducibility of horizontal corneal diameter (HCD) and anterior corneal power (ACP) measurements obtained with the Oculus Keratograph 4 (OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH).Methods: These parameters (HCD and ACP) were prospectively measured in quick succession three times in each of the right eyes of 40 healthy subjects, aged 18–28 years, with normal vision (6/6 or better visual acuity) in the first session by a single examiner. Measurements were then repeated in the second session scheduled 1 week later by the same examiner using the same instrument. Repeatability and reproducibility of HCD and ACP measurements was assessed based on the intra-session and intersession within-subject standard deviation (sw), repeatability (2.77sw), coefficient of variation (CoV) and intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC).Results: Intra-session repeatability and intersession reproducibility of all measured parameters showed a repeatability (2.77sw) of 0.35 mm or less for HCD and 0.35 D or less for ACP, a CoV of 0.30% or less and an ICC of more than 0.9.Conclusion: HCD and ACP measurements obtained using an Oculus Keratograph 4 show good repeatability and reproducibility in healthy eyes; therefore, these parameters can be used for longitudinal follow-up when measured with this device.
Resensie: Teologie van die koninkryk. Studies in dogmatiek en etiek
Authors: Vorster Nico
Published: August 2016

No abstract available.
The Impact of R&D Alliance on the Survival of Newly Listed High Tech Firms
Authors: Valencia Vicar S.
Published: August 2016

This paper investigates the extent to which R&D alliance participation affects the survival performance of newly listed high tech firms. The estimation strategy identifies the impact through changes on a firm’s alliance status. Using longitudinal data on high tech firms that had an initial public offering in the United States, results suggest that R&D collaborating firms experience greater survival, relative to non-R&D collaborating firms. In particular, participation in an R&D alliance is associated with an attenuation of delistment due to poor financial performance.
Fiandografia: entre bordados, leituras, escritas... experimentações, numa pesquisa em educação
Authors: Copetti Dalmaso Alice
Published: August 2016

Trato nesse artigo de expor o recorte de uma pesquisa de doutorado em educação que se constituiu de experimentações entre leituras e escritas. A Fiandografia, nome dado a esse processo, procurou pensar e operar modos de escrileituras, cujas materialidades passaram a envolver a co-habitação de linhas, bordados, cores, aproximações com teias e aranhas: devires-animal, mulher, criança, múltiplos e imperceptíveis. Fiandar, verbo criado para movimentar a construção das relações entre leitura e escrita, compôs uma trama-tecido, passível e aberta, que foi dando corpo à pesquisa, como um caminho, um tracejar-tecer-costurar fios de escrita numa pesquisa em educação. O que pode uma Fiandografia? Um pouco sobre desorganizar as ideias, a obrigatoriedade de uma pesquisa, certezas e determinações sobre os usos da linguagem. Portanto, um movimento de desaprender no próprio percurso do processo. Desaprender sobre modos de ler, de escrever, de ser, falar, sentir e pensar em educação. Enviado em: 30 de maio de 2016.Aprovado em: 01 de agosto de 2016.
O que se passa ‘entre’ leituras e escritas experienciadas em um espaço de pós-graduação?
Authors: Regina Garlet Francieli
Published: August 2016

Busco neste artigo pensar o que se passa ‘entre’ leituras e escritas. Falo da leitura de um lugar que não a compreende como algo a ser memorizado ou mesmo entendido; falo de uma escrita que escapa a ordem da representação; penso em ambos como experiência, como encontro que dispara o pensamento a pensar, que faz passar algo, ou que ocupa um intervalo, um vazio, que se aloja ‘entre’ o ato de ler e o ato de escrever. Skliar (2014), Deleuze (2006, 1992), Deleuze e Guattari (1992), Blanchot (2005, 2010), Larrosa (2011), Corazza (2007) e Levy (2011) são algumas leituras que atravessam ou mesmo tornam possível essa escrita que intenta pensar também algumas experiências de leitura e escrita que tenho experimentado no espaço de uma Pós-graduação em Educação. Enviado em: 30 de maio de 2016.Aprovado em: 01 de agosto de 2016.
Sobre el (acabamiento del) estudio en la universidad
Authors: Larrosa Jorge
Published: August 2016

El texto trata sobre la desaparición del estudio en la Universidad, sobre todo en las Facultades de Humanidades, poniéndolo en relación con el final de la mentalidad alfabética (Iván Illich), con la cultura del humanismo (Bernard Stiegler), pero también y sobre todo con la transformación del espacio, del tiempo, de las materialidades y de los sujetos que constituían la vieja universidad desde sus orígenes medievales hasta el triunfo completo del capitalismo cognitivo y de la mercantilización del conocimiento.Lo que está acabando con el estudio es la subordinación de la Universidad al dispositivo “profesionalización” (con lo que supone de subordinación al mercado de trabajo), al dispositivo “investigación” (completamente mercantilizado) y al dispositivo “aprendizaje” (completamente individualizado). Enviado em: 30 de maio de 2016.Aprovado em: 01 de agosto de 2016.
Connaissances et besoins de formation d’enseignants du primaire concernant les Troubles Envahissants du Développement / Trouble du Spectre de l’Autisme
Authors: Clément Céline
Published: August 2016

L’augmentation relative du nombre d’élèves présentant du Trouble du Spectre de l’Autisme (TSA) en classe ordinaire conduit à s’interroger sur les connaissances des enseignants et d’identifier leurs besoins de formation pour l’inclusion de ces élèves. Une enquête par questionnaire est menée auprès de 73 enseignants français du primaire afin d’évaluer leurs connaissances autorapportées, leurs besoins de formation perçus et les retentissements en classe des caractéristiques des élèves TSA. Les résultats mettent en évidence le faible niveau de connaissances des enseignants concernant les caractéristiques des élèves présentant un TSA et l’estimation des besoins de formation positivement corrélée au retentissement supposé en classe des caractéristiques des élèves avec TSA, en particulier pour les enseignants n’ayant jamais accueilli d’élèves avec autisme. Ceci conduit à discuter des pistes pour la formation des enseignants.
Psychodrame de groupe et développement de la Théorie de l’Esprit chez les adolescents présentant une déficience intellectuelle
Authors: Galiano Anna Rita , Pétron Mathilde
Published: August 2016

Cette recherche s’intéresse à la relation entre la Théorie de l’Esprit (ToM) et le psychodrame de groupe chez un groupe d’adolescents présentant une déficience intellectuelle (DI moyenne ; QI entre 45 et 55) en Institut Médico-Educatif (IME). L’étude teste l’hypothèse que la pratique du psychodrame de groupe permet une amélioration de la Théorie de l’Esprit. Pour cela les chercheurs réalisent une évaluation en deux temps (T0 avant la mise en place du psychodrame et T1 après 12 séances) de la ToM d’un groupe expérimental, composé de six adolescents participants aux groupes « psychodrame », à celle d’un groupe contrôle, composé de neuf jeunes de la même structure ne bénéficiant pas de cette prise en charge. L’étude met en évidence que, sur certains aspects, le psychodrame peut contribuer au développement de la ToM, notamment dans la compréhension des émotions d’autrui.
La révolution du temps au théâtre
Authors: Robert Lucie
Published: August 2016

Cet article vise à recadrer ce que nous savons déjà autour de la question du temps théâtral à partir du renouvellement apporté dans la pratique par les troupes apparues durant les années 1930-1940 à Montréal : L’Arcade, L’Équipe et Les Compagnons de Saint-Laurent. La question du temps est ici considérée selon plusieurs axes (temps de la répétition, temps de la représentation, temps de la fiction), comme la relation au temps humain dans son ensemble (temps de la vie, temps de l’histoire comme de la mémoire, temps de la rentabilité économique et de la réalisation de la valeur sur le marché). Après un rappel de la situation qui a prévalu depuis le début du siècle sur les scènes montréalaises, l’article retrace l’apparition du « Petit théâtre » et l’action dissolvante de la Crise sur le théâtre commercial, mais aussi la relative stabilisation apportée par l’avènement de la radio. Il fait voir comment la « saison » dramatique et les répétitions transforment profondément la tension entre le temps du travail salarié et le temps du travail artistique des « metteurs en scène » comme des acteurs. Le temps plus important imparti à la préparation d’un spectacle permet également de développer l’analyse dramaturgique et l’élaboration des personnages, qui deviennent plus originaux et authentiques. Le répertoire choisi détermine une confrontation entre le temps historique et un temps indéfini, proche de l’éternité et, par conséquent, une transformation dans l’expérience du temps humain. Enfin, la recherche de modernité, qui est contrainte à l’innovation et à la création, apparaît comme une esthétique de rupture. La rupture avec le passé est nette dans les projets des Compagnons et de l’Équipe, axés sur l’avenir, mais on doit noter aussi la rupture avec le présent des contraintes immédiates de la vie courante.
Saillies et paradoxes : Amérique française et l’ethos du moraliste bouffon
Authors: Guay Élyse , Lacroix Michel
Published: August 2016

Avec le boom éditorial qui survient au Québec pendant la « drôle de guerre », le milieu des revues littéraires se dynamise. Si une légèreté de ton avec une pointe d’humour grinçant la différencie de La Nouvelle Relève, la revue Amérique française opère également un renouvellement des formes et des discours qui l’éloigne de l’aura de Maritain. Ethos ironique, exploration de la brièveté, recherche stylistique et écriture par fragments sont les éléments qui caractérisent Amérique française et qui s’exemplifient dans une poétique de la saillie et du paradoxe, laquelle prend des dispositions collectives dans la revue. L’analyse des formes brèves (conte, poésie, maxime, épigramme et apophtegme) effectuée dans cet article tente de montrer que se développe, au sein de l’espace littéraire de la revue, une nouvelle figure d’écrivain, figure composite qui combine les traits du bouffon et du moraliste, l’esprit de recherche et l’esprit critique.
Avant Refus global
Authors: Cellard Karine
Published: August 2016

Cet article s’intéresse à la critique d’art qui émerge dans les années 1940, principalement au sein de l’espace essayistique des revues comme Amérique française, La Nouvelle Relève et Gants du ciel, lesquelles appartiennent à la « constellation personnaliste » dominant alors le champ culturel. Tandis que l’époque commence à concevoir une distinction entre l’artiste (nourri d’une vision esthétique en littérature, en arts visuels, en théâtre ou en musique) et l’intellectuel (qui pense d’autres sujets et peut intervenir dans la Cité) se met en place, dans les corpus analysés, une poétique de l’apologie de la modernité basée sur trois types de discours communs (l’approche historique, le didactisme et la subjectivité lyrique de type symboliste) et sur des stratégies récurrentes (notamment l’antinomie et l’analogie). L’analyse de l’évolution de ces formes et de ces discours sur l’art au long de la décennie montre en quoi et comment celle-ci mène peu à peu à la rupture de 1948 qui, contrairement à ce que suggère le grand récit de l’histoire littéraire québécoise, ne représente pas uniquement une rupture avec « la tuque et le goupillon », mais aussi avec les alliés naturels, soit les personnalistes qui, au Québec, ont été les premiers à apprivoiser la modernité esthétique.
Faire basculer le climat de profilage social à Ottawa : le Programme de contestation des contraventions
Authors: Bouclin Suzanne
Published: August 2016

Dans la région d’Ottawa, le Programme de contestation des contraventions1 (ci-après appelé le PCC) offre des services de représentation juridique aux personnes en situation d’itinérance qui ont censément commis des infractions réglementaires. Les personnes qui se prévalent du PCC subissent du profilage social sous la forme d’avis d’infraction émis en vertu de diverses lois provinciales et de divers règlements municipaux, notamment la Loi de 1999 sur la sécurité dans les rues, pour des motifs reliés à l’occupation de l’espace public. Même si le PCC a eu du succès en aidant les personnes utilisatrices à régler ces procès-verbaux de contravention (aussi communément appelé « avis d’infraction » ou « contravention »), l’entrée en vigueur de la Loi sur l’accès à la justice de l’Ontario a forcé le PCC à cesser ses activités. Cependant, à l’automne 2014, le programme a été relancé à la Section de common law de la Faculté de droit, de l’Université d’Ottawa. La première partie du présent article trace un profil démographique de l’itinérance à Ottawa dans une optique critique de la judiciarisation de l’itinérance. La deuxième présente un aperçu de la structure et du travail du PCC dans sa première mouture de 2003 à 2007. La troisième donne une description de sa structure depuis 2014 et dresse un bilan des diverses dispositions réglementaires et législatives en vertu desquelles les utilisatrices et utilisateurs des services du PCC continuent de se voir imposer des contraventions. Enfin, la conclusion dégage certains des défis particuliers auxquels le PCC fait toujours face en s’attaquant au manque d’accès à la justice pour les personnes en situation d’itinérance.