bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) elastography imaging of equine distal forelimb flexor structures
Authors: Bernardi N.S. , Feliciano M.A.R. , Gravena K. , Avante M.L. , Simões A.P.R. , Uscategui R.A.R. , Dias D.P.M. , Lacerda Neto J.C.
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT This study set out to determine normal values for acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) elastography of the superficial digital flexor tendon, deep digital flexor tendon, accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon and suspensory ligament in horses. Twenty-four horses were submitted to conventional sonographic assessment and elastography imaging (quantitative ARFI method) of distal forelimb tendons and ligaments at nine anatomical regions. Elastograms depicted tendons and ligaments in orange to red tones consistent with greater stiffness. Shear wave velocity was higher in the longitudinal compared to the cross-sectional plane but did not differ significantly between the left and right forelimbs. The suspensory ligament was stiffer compared to remaining structures in the cross-sectional plane. Ligaments were stiffer than tendons and the deep digital flexor tendon was stiffer than the superficial digital flexor tendon in the longitudinal plane. Target structures were stiffer in male compared to female horses and stiffness tended to increase with age. ARFI elastography proved to be a feasible and reproducible imaging modality for assessment of distal forelimb tendons and ligaments in horses. Qualitative features derived from stiffness quantification in these structures can be applied to horses with musculoskeletal disorders, as well as to other animal species.
Idade à puberdade e características reprodutivas de novilhas mestiças F1 Holandês x Gir com fenótipos divergentes para consumo alimentar residual
Authors: Fonseca A.P. , Alves B.R.C. , Campos M.M. , Costa R.M. , Machado F.S. , Pereira L.G.R. , Tomich T.R. , Brandão F.Z. , Borges Á.M.
Published: August 2020

RESUMO A relação da eficiência nutricional com a idade e o peso à puberdade e as características reprodutivas foram estudadas em 35 novilhas F1 Holandês x Gir, em ensaios usando o consumo alimentar residual (CAR) nos períodos pós-desaleitamento (PD) e pós-puberdade (PP). Novilhas PD (P<0,0001) e PP (P<0,001) foram ranqueadas como de alta, intermediária e baixa eficiências e apresentaram CAR de -0,259 -0,014 e 0,346kg/dia e -0,848 -0,096 e 0,842kg/dia, respectivamente. Novilhas PD diferiram (P<0,05) na idade à puberdade entre ranques de alta, intermediária e baixa eficiências, em média, aos 339,7; 346,4; 315,3 dias, respectivamente. Os pesos à puberdade de novilhas PD com alta, intermediária e baixa eficiências foram, em média, de 321±28,1kg e não diferiram (P>0,05) entre CAR. Não foi verificada correlação entre diâmetro folicular, taxa de crescimento do folículo, número de ondas foliculares no ciclo estral e taxa de gestação à primeira IA com o CARPD ou CARPP. Novilhas F1HG selecionadas para CAR com baixa eficiência podem ter idade à puberdade 10 dias a mais, quando comparadas às novilhas de alta eficiência para CAR. Não foi verificado que novilhas selecionadas para alta ou baixa eficiências alimentares, usando CAR, tivessem algum impacto negativo sobre características reprodutivas avaliadas.
Ultrassonografia testicular no modo color Doppler∕ espectral e avaliação andrológica de garanhões tratados com gonadotrofina coriônica humana (hCG) em diferentes estações do ano
Authors: Morais R.C.L. , Dutra G.A. , Oliveira J.P. , Fonseca F.C.V.L. , Carvalho C.F.P.M. , Jacob J.C.F.
Published: August 2020

RESUMO Utilizaram-se quatro garanhões nos meses de janeiro, abril, julho e outubro de 2016, em dois protocolos, em que: GI (n=4; 5mL de solução salina, i.v.) e GII (n=4; 5000UI de hCG, i.v.) e subdividiram-se esses protocolos em ciclos (C1 e C2), seguindo o esquema crossover, sendo: CI=animais 1 (GI) e 2 (GII), avaliados nos dias D1, D3 e D5, e animais 3 (GI) e 4 (GII), em D2, D4 e D6; CII= animais 1 (GII) e 2 (GI), em D1, D3, D5, e animais 3 (GII) e 4 (GI), em D2, D4 e D6. Realizou-se o tratamento em D1 e D2 de cada ciclo e a ultrassonografia testicular no modo color Doppler e Doppler espectral, uma hora antes de cada coleta de sêmen e imediatamente após. Avaliou-se: número de reflexo de Flehmen, de montas sem ereção, início da monta, tempo de reação à ereção e total da monta e análises de qualidade seminal. Estatisticamente foram utilizados os testes de qui-quadrado e ANOVA. Não houve diferenças estatísticas (P>0,05) entre os parâmetros analisados. Concluiu-se que uma única dose de 5000UI de hCG em garanhões não causou alterações significativas nos parâmetros avaliados em diferentes estações do ano.
Carcinoma espinocelular da base do chifre, bilateral e simétrico, em vaca com distúrbio hormonal ˗ relato de caso
Authors: Caldas S.A. , Conceição J.H.S. , Brust L.A. , Venuto T. , Costa S.Z.R. , Rocha J.F. , Santos A.M. , Peixoto P.V.
Published: August 2020

RESUMO Este trabalho tem por objetivo descrever um caso de carcinoma espinocelular da base do chifre, bilateral e simétrico, em uma vaca e discutir a questão hormonal, possivelmente envolvida na patogênese da doença. Tratava-se de uma fêmea bovina, 11 anos, com histórico de emagrecimento progressivo, presença de massas exofíticas na base de ambos os chifres e em anestro por muitos anos. Foi realizada biopsia incisional de ambas as lesões para exame histopatológico e dosagens hormonais. Devido à progressão do quadro clínico, optou-se pela eutanásia, seguida dos exames necroscópico e histopatológico. O exame histopatológico revelou tratar-se de um carcinoma espinocelular infiltrativo bem diferenciado, e as dosagens hormonais apresentaram alterações nos níveis do hormônio luteinizante, folículo estimulante e estrógenos totais. Apesar de existirem descrições de carcinomas espinocelulares da base do chifre, ainda não havia relatos da ocorrência do mesmo bilateral e em uma vaca com distúrbios hormonais.
The occurrence of diseases and their relationship with passive immune transfer in Holstein dairy calves submitted to individual management in southern Brazil
Authors: Weiller M.A.A. , Moreira D.A. , Bragança L.F. , Farias L.B. , Lopes M.G. , Bruhn F.R.P. , Brauner C.C. , Schmitt E. , Corrêa M.N , Rabassa V.R. , Pino F.A.B. Del
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT Calves are extremely dependent on colostrum intake for the acquisition of passive immunity. This study aimed to determine the occurrence of diarrhea and respiratory diseases and the impact of Failure of Passive Immune Transfer (FPIT) on the health and zootechnical performance of Holstein dairy calves in individual management. This study has been carried out in five commercial farms in Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil, from March 2017 to January 2018. In this study, 131 calves were followed from birth to 60 days of age. Total Plasmatic Protein (TPP) has been performed to determine passive immune transfer quality in 53 calves (53/131). A daily clinical follow-up has been accomplished aiming at diagnosing diseases and their incidences, and zootechnical measures such as withers height, width of the croup and weight have been evaluated. FPIT rate was 32.07%, diarrhea occurrence and respiratory diseases were 77.9% and 49.6%, respectively. FPIT increased the chances of calves presenting diarrhea and developing respiratory diseases, but no differences on zootechnical performance were found. The frequency of FPIT is still high and is a factor that corroborated the increased risk for diarrhea and respiratory disease but did not influence the performance of calves in the preweaning phase.
HMGB1 and inflammatory cytokines in experimental acute lung injury induced in rabbits
Authors: Kurokawa C.S. , Araújo Júnior J.P. , Pires R.B. , Carpi M.F. , Moraes M.A. , Medeiros L.T.L. , Fioretto J.R.
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT The aim of this work was to measure HMGB1, TNF-alpha, and IL-8 in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), serum and TLR2 and TLR4mRNA expression in lung tissue of rabbits with two grades of acute lung injury (ALI). The animals were randomly assigned to groups with severe (S) and mild/moderate (MM) ALI, induced with warm saline, and a control group. HMGB1, TNF-alpha, IL-8, TLR2mRNA and TLR4mRNA were measured after ALI induction. The results showed increased levels of IL-8, TNF-alpha, HMGB1 and TLR4mRNA in the ALI groups. HMGB1, IL-8 and TNF-alpha concentrations in BAL were higher in S compared MM. Increased TLR4mRNA was observed in S and MM versus control. The results suggest an early participation of HMGB1 in ALI together with IL-8 and TNF-alpha and association with severity. TLR4 has early expression and role in ALI pathophysiology but is not associated with severity.
Avaliação da maturidade pulmonar de cabritos nascidos a termo e prematuros
Authors: Feitosa F.L.F. , Braga G.I. , Mendes L.C.N. , Alcindo J.F. , Souza N.C. , Bovino F. , Trein T.A. , Trevizan J.T. , Baptista R.S.
Published: August 2020

RESUMO Avaliou-se a maturidade pulmonar de cabritos no líquido amniótico de suas mães pela coloração de Shor, pelo azul de Nilo e pela contagem de corpos lamelares, bem como a vitalidade e os níveis de glicose e lactato séricos em cabritos nascidos a termo e prematuros. Para tanto, foram utilizados 32 cabritos, divididos em três grupos, a saber: grupo I: cabritos nascidos de cesarianas com 149 dias de gestação; grupo II: cabritos nascidos de cesarianas com 143 dias de gestação; e grupo III: cabritos nascidos de cesarianas com 143 dias de gestação, oriundos de mães que receberam, por via intramuscular, 20mg/cabra de dexametasona, 36 horas antes da cirurgia eletiva. A coloração de Shorr e a contagem de corpos lamelares demonstraram ser métodos diagnósticos promissores para a avaliação da maturidade pulmonar em neonatos caprinos. Contudo, a administração de dexametasona nas cabras no período antenatal não influenciou a maturidade fetal. Constatou-se, entretanto, que a avaliação física do paciente, logo após o nascimento, também se mostra fundamental no que tange à percepção da vitalidade e da viabilidade de cabritos recém-nascidos.
Pediculectomy and fenestration for spinal cord decompression of the lumbar spine of a bush dog (Speothos venaticus) - case report
Authors: Marinho P.V.T. , Macedo A.S. , Ferrigno C.R.A. , Dal-Bó I.S. , Pinto A.C.B.C.F. , Ontivero C.R.G.R. , Paes F. , Bregadioli T. , Rocha M.C. , Nery C.V.C. , Rassy F.B.
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT A captive adult male bush dog (Speothos venaticus) was referred to our Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital from a local zoo due to a two-week history of progressive hind limb gait impairment and ataxia, non-responsive to clinical management. Computed tomography revealed decreased disc space at L3 - L4 level, with probable disc extrusion narrowing the right side of the spinal canal, compressing the spinal cord. We opted to surgically remove the disc material using both fenestration and right lateral pediculectomy (mini-hemilaminectomy) techniques. Twelve days after surgery there was mild residual proprioceptive ataxia. Gait was fully regained with remission of the neurological deficits around the 30th postoperative day. This is - to the best of our knowledge - the first successful report of a lumbar intervertebral disc extrusion in a bush dog (Speothos venaticus) surgically treated by pediculectomy and disc fenestration.
Padronização do Sperm Class Analyzer® (SCA®) para avaliação de espermatozoides equinos criopreservados
Authors: Snoeck P.P.N. , Pessoa T.H.O. , Barros C.H.S.C. , Allaman I.B.
Published: August 2020

RESUMO Objetivou-se, no primeiro experimento, avaliar o efeito da velocidade de captura de imagens de 25Hz, 30Hz e 50Hz na cinética dos espermatozoides equinos criopreservados. Todas as velocidades mostraram-se adequadas para capturar o movimento espermático (P>0,05). No segundo experimento, objetivou-se avaliar o efeito da deposição de sêmen em lâmina sob lamínula, Leja®10 e 20, na cinética espermática. O uso de lâmina e lamínula foi superior às lejas para manter a LIN e o WOB (P<0,05). No terceiro experimento, objetivou-se avaliar o efeito das concentrações de 25, 50 e 100x106 na cinética espermática. As concentrações de 25 e 50 x106 foram superiores a 100x106 para preservar a LIN, a STR e a BCF e não afetar negativamente a motilidade (P<0,05). No quarto experimento, objetivou-se avaliar o efeito dos diluidores BotuCrio®, BotuSêmen®, TALP sperm e da solução fisiológica na cinética espermática. O BotuCrio® foi superior a todos os diluidores em preservar a BCF e os hiperativos (P<0,05). Conclui-se que o emprego da velocidade de captura entre 25 e 50Hz, a deposição do sêmen entre lâmina e lamínula e a rediluição em diluidor de congelação para atingir 25 a 50x106 de espermatozoides/mL são ideais para o SCA® avaliar, de forma fidedigna, o sêmen equino criopreservado.
Distraction index measurement on the dog's hip joint using a dedicated software
Authors: Alves-Pimenta S. , Santana A. , Martins J. , Colaço B. , Gonçalves L. , Ginja M.
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to test the accuracy of a new automated computer software tool for the assessment of passive hip laxity. The hip laxity was estimated using the dedicated computer software by two blinded evaluators, one previously trained and one without specific training for distraction index measurement, in two independent sessions using 230 hip joints from 115 dogs that underwent screening for passive hip laxity using the distraction view. Previously, all of these radiographs were sent to PennHIP Analysis Center for an official distraction index record. The measurement repeatability of the two sessions was adequate for both evaluators. The reproducibility of the official distraction index measurement, mean distraction index±standard deviation 0.44±0.15, was adequate (P>0.05) for the trained evaluator, 0.44±0.15, and non-adequate (P<0.05), for the non-trained evaluator 0.47±0.17. The distraction index measurement tool proposed can be used with confidence for hip laxity evaluation by trained evaluators, as it provided good repeatability and reproducibility of official reports. The simplicity of the process described leads to a less time-consuming and more affordable procedure.
Biomarcadores histológicos em Sciades herzbergii (Pisces, Ariidae) para avaliação de impactos em ambientes estuarinos da Baía de São Marcos, Maranhão
Authors: Soares S.H.C. , Sousa D.B.P. , Jesus W.B. , Carvalho-Neta R.N.F.
Published: August 2020

RESUMO Neste estudo, objetivou-se avaliar o impacto ambiental em áreas estuarinas da Baía de São Marcos, Maranhão, utilizando-se alterações histológicas nas brânquias e no fígado de Sciades herzbergii como biomarcadores de contaminação aquática. Foram realizadas coletas no período chuvoso (março de 2018) e de estiagem (julho de 2018), em que foram capturados 40 exemplares de S. herzbergii em duas regiões distintas da Baía de São Marcos: A1) Ilha dos Caranguejos (área referência); A2) Terminal de Pesca Industrial de Porto Grande (área potencialmente contaminada). As estações foram georreferenciadas por GPS e, em cada local de captura dos peixes, registraram-se as seguintes variáveis abióticas: temperatura, salinidade, pH e oxigênio dissolvido. Em campo, os organismos foram pesados e medidos, as brânquias e os fígados foram retirados e fixados. Posteriormente, foram mantidos em álcool a 70% até o procedimento histológico padrão. Resultados indicam que as duas áreas são semelhantes em termos de características físico-químicas da água e do sedimento. Todavia, a análise semiquantitativa das alterações histológicas observadas revelou que as brânquias foram o órgão mais afetado nos peixes de A2, indicando que os peixes desse local apresentam danos teciduais maiores resultantes de estresse acentuado por impactos antrópicos.
Laminite endocrinopática em equinos com síndrome metabólica: características clínicas, tratamento e evolução em três pacientes ˗ relato de caso
Authors: Paula L.A.O. , Lera K.R.J.L. , Schuh B.R.F. , Silva F.F.A. , Nascimento E. Michelon do , Pagliosa G.M.
Published: August 2020

RESUMO Laminite endocrinopática designa os casos de laminite cuja etiologia está associada a uma endocrinopatia. Cavalos com síndrome metabólica equina (SME) apresentam adiposidade regional e obesidade. Existe uma correlação positiva entre obesidade e resistência à insulina. Este relato descreve três casos de laminite endocrinopática em cavalos com SME. Os pacientes apresentaram escore de condição corporal (ECC) variando de 8 a 9 (escala de 1 a 9), sensibilidade ao teste de pinçamento do casco e claudicação de grau 3 ou 4 (escala de 1 a 4). Não havia histórico de cólica recente, trauma ou excesso de exercício. O tratamento incluiu medicação anti-inflamatória não esteroidal, repouso na baia, restrição energética para perda de peso, revestimento e bandagem dos membros, conforme a necessidade de cada paciente. A restrição alimentar ajudou no tratamento da SME e reduziu o ECC. Tratamento medicamentoso, casqueamento e bandagem diminuíram o grau de claudicação. Conclui-se que o tratamento anti-inflamatório não esteroidal, a restrição energética, o repouso em baia, o casqueamento e a bandagem do casco são eficazes no tratamento da laminite endocrinopática em cavalos com síndrome metabólica equina.
Effects of short-term feed restriction on the physiological parameters and metabolites of F1 Holstein x Zebu cows in different stages of lactation
Authors: Borges L.A. , Ruas J.R.M. , Rocha Júnior V.R. , Carvalho C.C.S. , Monção F.P. , Gomes V.M. , Rigueira J.P.S. , Pinheiro P.G.M. , Sales E.C.J. , Rufino L.D.A. , Silva E.A. , Queiroz D.S. , Ferreira H.C.
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different nutritional plans on the productive, physiological and metabolic parameters of F1 ½ Holstein x ½ Zebu cows in different stages of lactation. Sixty lactating cows were allotted to a completely randomized 5 x 3 factorial design with five feed allowances and three lactation periods. The dry matter intake, milk yield and heart rate were reduced by 5.69kg, 2.41kg and 10.36 beats/min (morning) and 10.25 beats/min (afternoon) for each 1% feed restriction, respectively. There was no difference in the concentration of glucose, total protein, albumin, cholesterol and non-esterified fatty acids for cows subjected to different feed allowances, with means of 95.25, 7.98, 2.95, 121.68 and 0.45mg/dL, respectively. Feed restriction of up to 2.50% BW is a cost reduction strategy that does not alter milk yield, regardless of the stage of lactation.
Criteria adopted for school menu planning within the framework of the Brazilian School Feeding Program
Authors: BIANCHINI Vitória Uliana , MARTINELLI Suellen Secchi , SOARES Panmela , FABRI Rafaela Karen , CAVALLI Suzi Barletto
Published: August 2020

ABSATRCT Objective This study aimed to investigate the main criteria used by nutritionists to plan school menus within the framework of the Brazilian National School Feeding Program. Methods Nutritionists from 21 municipalities in Southern Brazil were interviewed. Municipalities had between 20,000 and 70,000 inhabitants and were located in different mesoregions. Data were collected using an open-ended questionnaire and subjected to content analysis using NVivo® software. Results Sixteen criteria were identified, grouped into four categories: (1) food habits, culture, and acceptance; (2) nutritional characteristics; (3) food availability; and (4) management and execution. Brazilian National School Feeding Program regulations were recurrently cited within all identified categories, which demonstrates the influence of the program on nutritionists’ activities. Conclusion Brazilian National School Feeding Program regulatory guidelines for the development of school menus seem to influence the decision making of nutritionists. However, food purchase from family farms and calculation of meal nutritional value seem to be incipient criteria.
INTERNATO EM CLÍNICA MÉDICA - O PRONTO ATENDIMENTO COMO ATIVIDADE
Authors: Bianchini Elizabeth Xavier , Cavalheiro Paulo Tadeu Romagna
Published: August 2020

Resumo: Os autores analisam os relatórios dos plantões realizados pelos alunos internos de Clínica Médica no Serviço de Pronto Atendimento (SPA) do Hospital Universitário da Santa Maria (HUSM), no período de janeiro de 1984 a dezembro de 1985. Os capítulos da Classificação Internacional de Doenças com maior incidência, nos 13.328 diagnósticos, foram "Doenças do aparelho respiratório" (2.055 casos, 15,4%), "Sintomas, sinais e afecções mal definidas" (1.951 casos, 14,64%), "Lesões e envenenamentos" (1.701 casos, 12,76%), Doenças do aparelho circulatório" (1.247 casos, 9,36%). Infecções respiratórias agudas (1.120 casos, 8,40%), hipertensão (508 casos, 4,35%) e distúrbios mentais não psicóticos (522 casos, 3,92%j foram as doenças predominantes. Cada interno realizou, em média, 13,87 horas de plantão semanalmente. A maioria dos atendimentos não caracterizaram situações de urgência; muitos diagnósticos foram indefinidos· salientam que os doutorandos necessitam adequado preparo em Medicina de Urgência e que o SPA do HUSM necessita se adequar a sua realidade.
En la ciudad de Mileto subyace la música como directriz de su trazado urbano
Authors: Medina Carmen de Tomás
Published: August 2020

Resumen Desde la Grecia clásica hasta nuestros días, muchos han sido los pensadores que secundando las teorías pitagóricas han reflexionado sobre la estrecha relación existente entre la arquitectura y la música, llegando a la conclusión de que se fundamenta en las matemáticas. Reputados investigadores de los últimos tiempos han identificado la materialización de esta relación en gran parte de los referentes arquitectónicos construidos a lo largo de la historia, explicando la composición de sus fachadas y la distribución de sus volúmenes, a partir de reglas matemáticas que también se utilizaron para componer música. Sin embargo, teniendo en cuenta que la arquitectura no solo comprende el arte de construir edificios, sino también el de diseñar y levantar una ciudad resulta sorprendente que a día de hoy, nunca se haya planteado la materialización de esta relación, en la composición y trazado de una ciudad. En este punto empieza la presente investigación que pretende demostrar que la relación entre la arquitectura y la música también se materializó, desde sus orígenes, en el trazado de las ciudades. Y para ello se detiene en el estudio de la ciudad de Mileto, evidenciando que su trazado fue diseñado en base a reglas de composición musical.
Molecular aspects during seed germination of Erythrina velutina Willd. under different temperatures (Part 2): isoenzyme activity and DNA integrity
Authors: Felix Francival Cardoso , Medeiros Josenilda Aprígio Dantas de , Ferrari Cibele dos Santos , Pacheco Mauro Vasconcelos , Torres Salvador Barros
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT: Erythrina velutina Willd. (Fabaceae) is a Brazilian native tree with economic, ecological and social potential. The aim of this study was to evaluate isoenzyme activity and changes in DNA integrity during germination of E. velutina at different temperatures. The seeds were placed to germinate at 5, 15, 25, 35 and 45 °C, evaluating isoenzyme activity and degradation of the DNA during germination. Isoenzyme expression occurs differently for seed germination under different temperatures, with varied expression between seedlings and cotyledons. The esterase enzyme was more sensitive to express the response of the E. velutina germination seeds at different temperatures. DNA repair is more efficient during the germination of E. velutina seeds when submitted to a temperature of up to 25 °C, with damage to the genetic apparatus with an increase higher than this temperature.
Sex workers’ narratives about clients with disabilities: can training improve sexual health in Portugal?
Authors: Pinho Ana R. , Oliveira João Manuel de , Nogueira Conceição
Published: August 2020

Abstract People with disabilities face barriers that limit their sexual lives. In Portugal, some individuals with physical impairments have shown interest in resorting to sexual assistance provided by trained professionals, according to the client’s preferences and needs. However, in Portugal, sex workers lacking any formal training represent the only way to access commercial sex services. Thus, this study analyzes the experiences of sex workers that provide services for disabled clients. The interviews of thirteen sex workers were analyzed using the thematic analysis method proposed by Braun and Clarke. The key findings show that men seek out sexual and emotional satisfaction from sex work. Additionally, specificities inherent to the lack of training and the relationships established tend to embarrass professionals. Finally, we conclude that training coupled with sexual education and popular awareness about gender differences in the pursuit of sex is fundamental to improve the sexual health of those who choose sex services as a way of sexual expression.
Intensive home support for mental health crises: experience of the Trieste territorial crises team, in Italy
Authors: Sade Rossana Maria Seabra , Goljevscek Serena , Corradi-Webster Clarissa Mendonça
Published: August 2020

Abstract Early management of mental health crises is important for a good prognosis and treatment adherence. Ideas have been proposed to address crisis situations at home, aiming to reduce hospitalizations and medication doses and to increase care satisfaction. Identifying experiences of home care for mental health crises can support managers and professionals in proposing innovative practices. This article aims to describe the experience of Trieste, in Italy, which implemented a home crisis team service. The work is carried out in four phases: application of the inclusion criteria for treatment by the crisis team; initial assessment; co-construction of the therapeutic plan; discharge and transition to other services. In one year, the team performed 124 assessments and provided care for 59 people. Regarding psychiatric symptoms, 93% of the patients showed significant improvement at discharge. Considering overall functioning, 81% showed significant improvement. Data show a reduction of compulsory admission rates of 29.4% in the first semester of 2018 and of 78.8% in the second semester, compared to 2017. The home crisis team achieved its goals of holistically caring for suffering individuals and reducing their contact with hospitals.
Gas exsolution and gas invasion in peat: towards a comprehensive modelling framework
Authors: Zhao H. F. , Muraro S. , Jommi C.
Published: August 2020

Increasing climatic stresses accelerate the degradation of highly organic soils, like peat, by increasing their drying rate above the water table and their decomposition rate under water. Recent experimental studies provide evidence of the consequences of these processes on the hydro-mechanical properties of peat. However, modelling the experimental evidence in a comprehensive framework remains challenging, especially in the case of anaerobic degradation, which is accompanied by gas generation, exsolution and expansion, into an initially saturated matrix of soil. In this research study, experimental results from undrained isotropic unloading on artificially gas-charged peat samples are combined with data from drying tests on the same peat, in an attempt to develop a unified framework encompassing the two desaturation processes. As a first approximation, simple compression laws depending on the average stress acting on the soil skeleton are used to simulate the experimental results. The comparison between experimental data and model simulations suggests the possibility of modelling gas expansion similar to the gas invasion process occurring on drying. The modelling approach, stemming from unsaturated soil mechanics, is meant to offer a possible framework to include the hydro-mechanical consequences of the effects of degradation of peats in the engineering analysis.
The Cost Structure of Consumer Finance Companies and Its Implications for Interest Rates: Evidence from the Federal Reserve Board's 2015 Survey of Finance Companies
Authors: Chen Lisa , Elliehausen Gregory
Published: August 2020

Interest includes compensation not only for forbearance (forgoing current income for future income) and risk bearing but also compensation for expenses incurred to originate, service, and collect loans. The latter expenses are largely fixed, not varying much with the amount of credit.
Comparing Means of Payment: What Role for a Central Bank Digital Currency?
Authors: Wong Paul , Maniff Jesse Leigh
Published: August 2020

This paper looks at the potential benefit that a central bank digital currency (CBDC) could provide in the context of existing payment mechanisms. Central banks today provide the primary payment mechanisms for trade and commerce: cash, used by the public, and electronic payment services, used by eligible financial institutions.
Política Externa brasileira no imediato pós-Segunda Guerra: Imposição do Alinhamento
Authors: Fernandes Lottermann Luiz Alfredo
Published: August 2020

O presente trabalho visa discutir a política exterior brasileira no imediato pós-Segunda Guerra Mundial sob a ótica do conceito de imposição do alinhamento. O fim do conflito trouxe consigo uma nova configuração das relações internacionais. O posicionamento brasileiro durante o período foi alvo de diversas análises que buscavam compreender a maneira como o presidente Eurico Gaspar Dutra conduziu a política externa do país. O momento de disputa por áreas de influência entre Estados Unidos da América e União Soviética poderia lograr vantagens ao Brasil. Entretanto, a postura do governo brasileiro não permitiu que o país alcançasse seus objetivos do ponto de vista da política internacional já que seu alinhamento aos norte-americanos foi automático, diferentemente do que defende a imposição do alinhamento. O conceito sustenta que o atendimento das expectativas do governo dos EUA não era simplesmente sinônimo de subserviência aos interesses estadunidenses, mas uma condição a que o Brasil estava sujeito.
RESENHA: Raízes do Conservadorismo brasileiro: a abolição na imprensa e no imaginário social
Authors: Junior Carlos Stavizki
Published: August 2020

Resenha do livro “Raízes do Conservadorismo brasileiro: a abolição na imprensa e no imaginário social”, escrito por Juremir Machado da Silva e publicado pela Editora Civilização Brasileira em 2017.
Plano diretor de São Luís-Ma: propósito e principais fatores determinantes
Authors: FILHO WILLIAN BARBOSA
Published: August 2020

Este artigo visa analisar a gestão do processo de revisão do Plano Diretor de São Luís - MA, identificando os fatores responsáveis pela supressão e (re) configuração, bem como a efetividade dos instrumentos institucionais de gestão participativa. A partir disso, foi feita a seguinte indagação: a revisão do Plano Diretor de São Luís atende a quais interesses? Os resultados extraídos dos registros escritos das reuniões do Conselho da Cidade constataram que os principais determinantes da dinâmica de conformação espacial de São Luís- MA são os movimentos de expansão urbana em conjunto com a especulação imobiliária, agronegócio e atividades industriais conduzidos por políticas desenvolvimentistas.
Orientação Parental em Grupo com cuidadores de adolescentes: um relato de experiência
Authors: Pinto da Silva Ana Claudia Claudia , Corrêa de Melo Santiago Monique , Aguiar Jessica , Müller Rubert Luiza , Argemi Cassel Paula , Firpo Bittencourt Marcli , Lieberknecht Wathier Abaid Josiane
Published: August 2020

Realizou-se um estudo qualitativo, com objetivo de descrever as sessões de intervenção de um grupo de orientação de pais para cuidadores de adolescentes. A intervenção se deu em dez sessões, de uma hora semanal, previamente estruturadas. Participaram cinco cuidadoras. Os instrumentos utilizados foram diário de campo produzidos pelas pesquisadoras que realizaram as intervenções no grupo e entrevistas semiestruturadas com as participantes, aplicada  um encontro antes do primeira sessão  da intervenção. Os resultados foram analisados quanto ao seu conteúdo, de onde se originaram três categorias: comunicação efetiva, parentalidade e uso de telas exemplificados em cada uma das dez sessões. Percebe-se a importância da intervenção em grupo para orientação parental através das mudanças cotidianas na organização familiar, incremento na comunicação das cuidadoras com seus filhos, seguimento de rotina por parte do adolescente, sob orientação parental e promoção de escuta ativa, clara e aberta das cuidadoras com os adolescentes.
Representações Sociais da Tatuagem para Pessoas Tatuadas
Authors: Schlosser Adriano , Giacomozzi Andréia Isabel , Camargo Brigido Vizeu , Wachelke João Fernando Rech
Published: August 2020

A tatuagem tem sido, atualmente, um dos fenômenos associados ao corpo mais propagados na contemporaneidade. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar as representações sociais da tatuagem para pessoas com tatuagem de ambos os sexos. Foram realizadas 36 entrevistas individuais semi-diretivas, com tatuados de ambos os sexos, subdivididos em 12 categorias, de acordo com os seguintes critérios: sexo, tamanho da tatuagem e época em que realizou a primeira tatuagem. Foi realizada análise de conteúdo temático-categorial, com o auxilio do software Atlas.ti. Por meio da abordagem dimensional, constatou-se que a tatuagem é entendida como forma de externalizar no corpo algum significado importante, com motivos variados. As representações sociais adquirem um papel central na elaboração de maneiras coletivas de ver e viver o corpo, difundindo modelos de pensamentos e de comportamentos, considerando que a história individual, motivações e relações interpessoais são permeadas por saberes, crenças e valores socialmente adquiridos.
A contribution to knowledge of the genus Coniopteryx (Neuroptera: Coniopterygidae) in Madagascar, with descriptions of 18 new species
Authors: Sziráki György
Published: August 2020

Description of 18 new Coniopteryx species is given from Madagascar, and a further one (Coniopteryx (X.) botswana Meinander, 1998) is reported as new to the fauna of this country. The new species are: Coniopteryx (C.) ambalihana sp. n., Coniopteryx (C.) auricularia sp. n., Coniopteryx (C.) bidentatus sp. n., Coniopteryx (C.) corniculata sp. n., Coniopteryx (C.) crenata sp. n., Coniopteryx (C.) fianarantsoana sp. n., Coniopteryx (C.) geniculata sp. n., Coniopteryx (C.) harinhalai sp. n., Coniopteryx (C.) ihorombeana sp. n., Coniopteryx (C.) microcauda sp. n., Coniopteryx (C.) pseudoceylonica sp. n., Coniopteryx (C.) pseudomalagasensis sp. n., Coniopteryx (C.) ranomafanana sp. n., Coniopteryx (C.) schizostylaris sp. n.,  Coniopteryx (C.) spinicauda sp. n., Coniopteryx (C.) toamasinana sp. n., Coniopteryx (X.) antankarana sp. n., Coniopteryx (X.) tuleariensis sp. n. . Besides, revalidation of Coniopteryx (X.) sestertia Meinander, 1998, and necessary emendation of Coniopteryx malgasensis Sziráki, 2015 is given also. Majority of the new species belongs to the Coniopteryx lobifrons group; distributional pattern of this species group is discussed.
Morfogénesis de gametofitos de cuatro especies mexicanas de la familia Thelypteridaceae
Authors: Castrejón Varela Alejandra , Mendoza-Ruiz Aniceto , Espinosa-Matías Silvia , Orozco-Segovia Alma , Gómez-Noguez Felipe , Pérez-García Blanca
Published: August 2020

Antecedentes: Existen trabajos sobre la fase sexual para algunas especies de Thelypteridaceae, pero no hacen mención sobre tipos de germinación y desarrollo protálico.

Pregunta: ¿Existe variación en el tipo de germinación y desarrollo protálico en los gametofitos de cuatro especies de la familia Thelypteridaceae?

Especies de estudio: Cuatro especies de la familia Thelypteridaceae: Meniscium falcatum, Goniopteris mollis, Goniopteris liebmannii y Goniopteris minor , de los estados de Chiapas, Oaxaca y Tabasco.

Métodos: Se recolectaron esporas, se sembraron en cajas Petri con medio de cultivo Thompson, guardándose en bolsas de plástico transparentes y se colocaron en una cámara de crecimiento de plantas. Las fases de desarrollo de los gametofitos se fijaron en FAA con sacarosa al 0.8 %, se deshidrataron en alcoholes graduales, se desecaron en punto crítico, se montaron en porta-muestras y se recubrieron con oro. Las microfotografías se obtuvieron usando un microscopio electrónico de barrido (MEB) Modelo Jeol JSM5310-LV.

Resultados: Las esporas son monoletes y perinadas. La germinación es de tipo Vittaria, y el desarrollo protálico de tipo Aspidium . Los gametofitos adultos son cordiforme-espatulados, con pelos-capitados glandulares, simples y unicelulares. Los anteridios y arquegonios son del tipo leptosporangiados. La primera hoja del esporofito tiene forma lobada, bi o trilobada, con venación dicotómica abierta, con pelos-capitados glandulares, simples unicelulares y aciculares y estomas polocíticos hipostomáticos.

Conclusiones: Las diferencias observadas entre las especies estudiadas son: tamaño de las esporas, ornamentación del perisporio, períodos de germinación y emergencia del rizoide, tipo y tamaño de los pelos, tiempo de desarrollo de los gametangios y esporofitos.
Population genetics, species boundaries, and conservation in the Magnolia pacifica species complex along a continentality and moisture gradient in western Mexico
Authors: Muñiz-Castro Miguel Ángel , Castro-Félix Luz Patricia , Carranza-Aranda Ahtziri Socorro , Vázquez-García José Antonio , Santerre Anne
Published: August 2020

Background: In western Mexico, the Magnolia pacifica complex includes three morphologically defined, endemic and, endangered species, distributed along a 215 km continentality and moisture gradient: Magnolia pugana, M. pacifica s.s. , and M. vallartensis.

Hypothesis: Genetic evidence supports the taxonomical classification of the M. pacifica complex.

Study site and dates: Western Mexico, samples were collected in 2012-2015.

Methods: Six Inter-Simple Sequence Repeats (ISSR) primers amplified 76 clear and reproducible fragments in 278 individuals from 10 localities representative of the M. pacifica complex. ISSR dataset was analyzed using STRUCTURE 2.3.4, UPGMA clustering, Barrier 2.2, and AMOVA. Genetic diversity parameters were also estimated.

Results: Genetic analyses revealed two main groups: M. pugana and M. pacifica s.s.– M. vallartensis . Two subpopulations within each group were evidenced, particularly M. pacifica s.s. was separated from M. vallartensis . Geographical barriers to gene flow were identified. AMOVA revealed a similar and significant proportion of variation between and within groups. M. pugana has lower genetic diversity and higher differentiation than the M. pacifica s.s - M. vallartensis group.

Conclusions: Our results support the recognition of M. pugana as a genetically distinct lineage from M. pacifica s.s and M. vallartensis , but did not reveal a clear species boundary between the last two taxa. Geographical barriers and distance isolation might explain the genetic structure and differentiation pattern within the M. pacifica s.s. species complex. All main groups and subgroups defined in this study should be considered as separate conservation units, and concerted efforts are needed to protect them.
A cause-related marketing model for the iranian banking system: a phenomenological approach
Authors: Valipour Ali , Noraei Mahmoud , Kavosh Kamyar
Published: August 2020

Despite almost four decades of introducing the Cause-Related Marketing (CRM) concept into business and marketing literature, there is still no general agreement as to the definition, content, and scope of marketing, in particular, in countries such as Iran. In this regard, while this article will examine and present the conceptual framework of this issue during the period of creation, it aims to achieve a conceptual model for Cause-Related Marketing in the banking system of Iran. For this reason, the concept of Cause-Related Marketing is analyzed in terms of its origin and evolution, content and scope, and various well-known definitions. The first part reviews the subject literature and integrates the findings of previous researchers. The second section was done by the phenomenological method and through a detailed interview with banking system experts. The study population was senior managers of Keshavarzi Bank, and the strategy of sampling was non-random, available, and utilized theoretical sampling methods. In this regard, 16 senior managers of the Agricultural Bank of Iran were selected as the statistical sample for data collection. Qualitative data were analyzed using open and axial coding using the MaxQDA12pro software. Findings separate the concept of Cause-Related Marketing from other related or similar terms and describe various types of Cause-Related Marketing campaigns. Finally, the phenomenological method was used to examine and provide the dimensions and components of Cause-Related Marketing in the banking system of Iran. Analyzing the results of the interviews shows that Cause-Related Marketing in the banking system has direct (management, economic, and characteristics of the causal activities) and indirect (social, scientific, cultural, religious, and geographical components) dimensions.
Use of drugs associated with QT interval prolongation at the hospital level during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia v1
Authors: Machado Alba Jorge , Gaviria-Mendoza Andrés , Enrique Machado-Duque Manuel , Fernando Valladales-Restrepo Luis
Published: August 2020

Introduction: Many of the therapeutic proposals for COVID-19 have been associated with adverse effects, including the risk of QT interval prolongation and torsades de pointes (TdP). Objective: To determine the use of drugs with a risk of QT interval prolongation in 21 clinics/hospitals in Colombia from January to March 2020. Methods: This observational study identified drug use according to pharmacological groups with potential risk of QT interval prolongation according to a risk classification: conditional , possible and known risk of TdP. Descriptive analyses were performed. Results: A total of 106,127 patients who received QT-prolonging drugs were identified (equivalent to 46.0% of all inpatients treated during the study period). Of the group of patients on QT drugs, 50.1% used at least one drug with conditional risk, 52.7% with possible risk and 38.4% with known risk. The most commonly used belonged to the group of drugs for the nervous system (63.9%), alimentary tract and metabolism (52.3%), antiinfectives for systemic use (11.3%) and the cardiovascular system (10.7%). On average, patients received 1.8 ± 1.3 risk drugs. Regarding potentially useful drugs against COVID-19, 319 patients (0.3%) received azithromycin, 243 (0.2%) received chloroquine, 65 received lopinavir/ritonavir (0.1%) and 54 received hydroxychloroquine (0.1%). Conclusion: The high proportion of patients treated at the hospital level who receive drugs with risk of prolonging the QT interval should alert those responsible for their care to avoid fatal outcomes, especially during the COVID-19 epidemic, when some QT drugs are being used more frequently.
Precondition of Institutionalization Strategic Communications in the System of Public Administration of Ukraine
Authors: Savkov Anatoliy , Syvak Tetiana
Published: August 2020

The aim of the article is to comprehens institutionalization of strategic communications in the system of public administration in Ukraine and identify the main stages and preconditions of this process.
During the study, we used the complex of historical and national practices and contracts, phenomenological, interdisciplinary, dialectic, synthesis, application, group and system value.
The article presents definition of strategic communications in the system of public administration. The authors substantiate a process and result of institutionalisation, formation, normative and organizational support as purposeful consistent activity of public administration subjects on formation and implementation of state policies and strategy, positioning and changes in social conditions, events and phenomena. Formulated the based stages of institutionalization as universal process that takes place on the following stages: formulation of the need and objectives; legislative consolidation of norms and rules, establishing the system of sanctions, comprehensive integration of social activities. Established that strategic communication in the system of public administration are before industrial stage, characterized by awareness of the needs, formulating goals, creating conditions and opportunities for their implementation. The main prerequisites of strategic communications in the system of public administration are: security, value-ideological, legal and are determined society’s need to ensure effective strategic management and develop joint strategic development of the state.
Scientific novelty of the research is to analyze the prerequisites for the institutionalization of strategic communications in the system of public administration and determine its main stages and features.
The practical significance of article is related to the possibility of using its material in the work of public administration in the development and implementation of the strategic communications in public administration and education process, research quests on improving public governance and administration in Ukraine.
SURVEI MANAJEMEN PEMBINAAN PRESTASI CABANG OLAHRAGA BULUTANGKIS DI PB GANESHA KOTA BATU
Authors: Pratama Adi , Supriyadi Supriyadi , Raharjo Slamet
Published: August 2020

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis manajemen pembinaan prestasi cabang olahraga bulutangkis di PB Ganesha Kota Batu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan cara survei menggunakan angket dan menghasilkan data deskriptif kuantitatif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Manajemen Pembinaan Prestasi Bulutangkis di Kota Batu dengan kategori “baik sebesar 0%”. Kategori “cukup” sebesar 32%, kategori “kurang baik” sebesar 68%, kategori “tidak baik” sebesar 0, (2) faktor internal berada pada kategori “baik” sebesar 0%, kategori “cukup” sebesar 32%, kategori “kurang baik” sebesar 68%, kategori “tidak baik” sebesar 0%, (3) faktor eksternal berada pada kategori “baik” sebesar 0%, kategori “cukup” sebesar 36%, kategori “kurang baik” sebesar 64%, kategori “tidak baik” sebesar 0%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa manajemen pembinaan prestasi cabang olahraga bulutangkis di PB Ganesha Kota Batu memiliki manajemen pembinaan kurang baik.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA VOLUME OKSIGEN MAXIMAL (O2 MAX) DENGAN HEART RATE MAXIMAL (HR MAX) PADA MAHASISWA JURUSAN ILMU KEOLAHRAGAAN
Authors: Kuncoro Wawan Prio , Sugiharto Sugiharto , Kinanti Rias Gesang
Published: August 2020

O2max (Volume Oksigen Maximal) merupakan salah satu parameter kondisi fisik seseorang, sehingga O2max yang tinggi dianggap mempunyai kondisi fisik yang baik. Sedangkan O2max yang rendah merupakan indikasi rendahnya kondisi fisik seseorang. Selain itu HRmax (Heart Rate Maximal) merupakan salah satu parameter denyut jantung maximal saat melakukan aktivitas fisik. Seseorang yang memiliki HRmax baik adalah orang yang memiliki O2max yang baik dan saat melakukan olahraga tidak cepat mengalami kelelahan, dan dari intensitas HRmax seseorang dalam melakukan aktivitas fisik akan diketahui dan juga dapat menunjukan seberapa maksimalnya seseorang tersebut melakukan aktivitas fisik. O2 max rendah berdampak pada kinerja tubuh yang tidak dapat bekerja secara maksimal. Keadaan ini mengakibatkan terjadinya penyempitan saluran sel pembuluh darah, jika terjadi penyempitan akan menyebabkan sedikitnya oksigen yang diserap oleh otot. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara O2max dengan HRmax pada mahasiswa Jurusan Ilmu Keolahragaan Universitas Negeri Malang.