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Identification of Psycho-Social Needs and Coping Strategies in Children with Cancer
Authors: Zarani Fariba , Panaghi Leili , Mirzaei Seddighe , Helmi Sanaz
Published: March 2021

Background: Studies have shown that cancer creates a variety of problems and issues for children with cancer. It creates unique challenges for both the patients and their families. Despite the severe stress associated with these problems, most children are able to adequately cope with and adapt to cancer. However, some of the patients experience more severe or prolonged problems that require psychological support. The present study investigated the needs and coping strategies of Iranian children aged 9 to 13 with cancer. The goal was to determine the needs, concerns and coping strategies in children after being diagnosed with cancer.
Methods: For this purpose, 12 children aged 9-13 with cancer as well as their mothers were selected from among children admitted to Mofid hospital. Patient selection was conducted in a purposeful sampling method. Data was collected in an in-depth semi-structured interview with the child and their mother and then analyzed using content analysis method.
Results: The content analysis of individual interviews with the child and mother showed that the main concerns of these children were related to the hospital space, support, society, family and educational needs, which were responded to by five distinct types of coping. These coping methods include spiritual coping, admission of support and assistance, visiting relatives (on a regular basis) in a positive manner and negative behaviors such as active and passive aggression and avoiding presence in the community and society. The findings of this study indicate that Iranian children with cancer have special needs some of which have mental and emotional aspects, including worry about being a burden on their families, and they use different coping strategies to cope with their condition. One of the most important means of coping with cancer are family and relatives.
Conclusion: Treatment centers should address these factors in order to improve the mental and physical health of their patients.
Water-pipe as a Risk Factor for Genital Warts? A Case Report
Authors: Ghaemdoust Faezeh , Nahvijou Azin , Farzaneh Farah
Published: March 2021

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world. HPV infection can cause some types of cancer including female genital cancers (cervical cancer, vulvar) and male genital cancer as well as oropharyngeal cancers and genital warts. Cigarette smoking is a risk factor of cervical cancer or genital warts. 
Case presentation: This case report present a young woman who developed extensive genital warts a year after starting water-pipe smoking. These genital warts healed spontaneously after cessation of water-pipe smoking.
Conclusion: The primary hypothesis that could be propounded, is that water-pipe smoke plays a role as an independent risk factor in developing genital warts, similar to cigarette smoke. In addition, water pipe smking may transmit different infections, including HPV infection through sharing the mouth tips of the water pipe between the users.
Candida Albicans Activated Splenocytes Promote Strong Immune Responses in a Murine Model of Breast Cancer
Authors: Mashhouri Siavash , Yarahmadi Erfan , Abtahi Froushani Seyyed Meysam
Published: March 2021

Background: The potential of Candida albicans to modulate antigen-presenting cells maturation has been documented in past studies. Dendritic cells are critical modulators in the orchestration of adaptive immune responses alongside myeloid subtypes, which play an important role in the presentation of antigens to T cells. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of splenocytes activated with the extract of heated 4T1 cells and the yeast form of C. albicans against breast cancer growth in vivo.
Methods: 4T1 cells were subcutaneously injected into the left flanks of female BALB/c mice (n=40). At a time when palpable tumors had developed, experimental groups were immunized twice at one-week interim with either activated splenocytes with the extract of heated 4T1 or the killed preparation of yeast form of C. albicans or a combination of the two-One week after the second injection, one-half of animals (n=20) were euthanized to investigate the immune response profile.
Results: Administration of activated splenocytes with the combination protocol caused a favorable survival curve and slower rates of tumor development compared to other tumor-bearing mice. Moreover, combination therapy significantly increased the secretion of IFN-γ, respiratory burst and nitric oxide production and conversely diminished the secretion of IL-4, IL-10 and TGF-β in the splenocyte population.
Conclusion: Since the murine 4T1 cell line is similar to the final stage of human breast carcinoma, we postulate that activated splenocytes with the extract of heated 4T1 cells and yeast form of C. albicans can reduce tumor development in tumor-bearing mice.
PCR-HRM for Detecting JAK2V617F Gene Mutation: Is It a Sensitive Assay?
Authors: Rezaei Mitra , PourAbdollah Toutkaboni Mihan , Salimi Babak , Seifi Sharareh , Sheikholeslami Fatemeh Maryam
Published: March 2021

Background: A substitution of G to T at nucleotide 1849 in exon 14 of the Janus kinase2 (JAK2) gene is well recognized in myeloproliferative neoplastic disorders (MPNs). Based on WHO guidelines, detection of the mutation is very important to confirm the disease in suspected patients.
Methods: Eighty-seven patients with different background diseases were tested for JAK2 V617F mutation by four different methods, including polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP), amplification refractory mutation system (ARMS), polymerase chain reaction-high resolution melting (PCR-HRM), and two different commercial kits.
Results: The mean age of patients was 53.38±17.43 years, 72.4% were males, and 37.6% were females. JAK2 mutation was detected in 16 patients (18.3%). Of those, 7 (43.75%) suffered from PV, 5 (31.25%) from ET, 3 (18.75%) from PMF, and 1 (6.15%) from unclassified neoplastic disorders. The frequency of JAK2 mutation was 71.4% (5/7) in PV, 80% (4/5) in ET, and 66.7% (2/3) in PMF patients. The sensi- tivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and GE of PCR-HRM for detection of the JAK2 mutation was 86.7%, 100%, 100%, 97.3%, and 97.7%, respectively. While the sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and GE of PCR-RFLP were 93.3%, 80.5%, 50%, 98.3%, and 82.7%, respectively. On the other hand, the sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and GE of ARMS assays were evaluated by about 80%, 96%, 100%, 96%, and 96.5%, respectively.
Conclusion: This study showed that PCR-HRM was a more sensitive assay to detect the JAK2 V617F mutation than the other assays. So, it can be used as a quick, easy, and effective method for screening the JAK2 V617F mutation in patients with MPNs disorders. PCR-RFLP must accompany it as a gold standard method for confirmation of the mutation of JAK2 V617F.
Cryopreservation Options to Preserve Fertility in Female Cancer Patients: Available Clinical Practice and Investigational Strategies from the Oncology Guidelines Point of View
Authors: Mirzaeian Leila , Rafipour Haniyeh , Hashemi Saadeh , Zabihzadeh Sara , Amanpour Saeid
Published: March 2021

In recent years, advances in cancer treatment have improved the survival rate of cancer patients significantly. However, destructive damage to ovaries due to the therapies or cancer itself can cause different degrees of infertility in women of reproductive age that can affect their quality of life seriously. In this study, fertility cryopreservation options for female cancer patients in oncology guidelines were reviewed. Cryopreservation methods have a long history in reproductive biology and oncology. However, embryo and oocyte cryopreservation were the eligible restoration strategies in clinical oncology practice. Ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) is the latest option recommended for fertility preservation in pre-pubertal and adult patients who cannot delay their treatment or in whom taking IVF hormones may have adverse effects on their cancer. Reports show that frozen-thawed ovarian tissue transplantation has led to more than 130 live births so far in patients, most of whom were cancer patients. Although OTC is indeed generally recognized as an investigational method, it is recommended in some important guidelines, such as ASCO 2018. Therefore, based on many clinical pieces of evidence , it is predicted that the investigational label will soon be removed, and OTC might be considered as one of the main fertility preservation options for female cancer patients in clinical oncology practice.
The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Cancer Survival Rate
Authors: Daroudi Rajabali , Sargazi Nasrin , Sakhidel Hovasin Arya , Sheikhy-Chaman Mohammadreza
Published: March 2021

Background: Socioeconomic status, as a major determinant of health, has a considerable impact on the cancer survival rate. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of socioeconomic factors on the 5-year survival rate for the most common cancer types in 56 countries.
Methods: In this ecological study, 5-year survival data for gastric cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, and leukemia during the period of 2005-2009 and socioeconomic factors including gross domestic product (GDP), life expectancy, literacy rate, urbanization and healthcare expenditure were extracted from the CONCORD-2 study and the World Bank database, respectively. multivariate regression analysis was used to estimate the model with the ordinary least-squares (OLS) method using Stata 14 software.
Results: The GDP coefficient for breast cancer, cervical cancer, and leukemia was positive and significant. No correlation was identified between gastric, colon, lung, ovarian, and prostate cancer and GDP. Gastric, colon, breast, and prostate cancers had a positive and significant correlation with life expectancy. In contrast, no significant correlation was found between lung cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, leukemia and life expectancy. There was no correlation between cancer survival rate and literacy rate, or urbanization. There was only a positive correlation between prostate cancer and healthcare expenditure. Furthermore, there was no statistically significant relationship between gastric and ovarian cancers and socioeconomic variables. Finally, GDP and life expectancy had the most significant impact on cancer survival rates.
Conclusion: Different countries can play a key role in increasing cancer survival rates by implementing policies to improve economic and social factors.
Effect of Quercetin and Intermittent and Continuous Exercise on Catalase, Superoxide dismutase, and Malondialdehyde in the Heart of Rats with Colon Cancer
Authors: Talaei Behrooz , Panji Mohammad , Nazari Robati Fatemeh , Tezerji Sajjad
Published: March 2021

Background: Colorectal cancer is the fourth leading cause of death globally, and the second most common cancer in Europe. About 8% of all cancer-related deaths occur due to colorectal cancer, and the highest prevalence has been reported in Asia and Eastern Europe.
Methods: In this experimental study, 80 rats were divided into two groups of cases (n=70) and controls (n=10). Colorectal cancer was induced weekly in rats by subcutaneous injection of 15 mg/kg Azoxymethane. The rats were then divided into 7 experimental subgroups of patients, saline, quercetin, intermittent exercise, continuous exercise, quercetin plus intermittent, and quercetin plus continuous exercise. Oxidative stress biomarkers, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured in the rats’ heart tissue by the ELISA method. Data were analyzed using ANOVA by SPSS software.
Results: Oxidative stress in heart cells increased due to colorectal cancer. Quercetin alone or in combination with exercise significantly increased mean levels of CAT and SOD in the heart tissue of rats compared with patient and saline groups (P<0.0001). In contrast, the MDA level was significantly decreased (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Colorectal cancer increased the oxidative stress in cardiac cells. Quercetin alone improved oxidative stress in cardiac tissue, and its combination with exercise was more effective.
Performance Indicators of Breast Cancer Screening program Based on National Screening Guideline in Rural area of Rudsar City in Gilan Province, Iran.
Authors: Pakdaman Fatemeh , Shakerian Sareh
Published: March 2021

Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the high prevalence of breast cancer mortality in the least developed countries is due to the diagnosis at late phases. Accordingly, cost-effective breast cancer screening plans are the most effective methods to control this cancer and increase women’s survival.
Methods: This study aimed to evaluate the performance of the breast cancer screening program based on the guidelines of the Iran Ministry of Health on 14,493 eligible women in rural areas of Rudsar city in 2018-19. We calculated performance indicators such as target coverage, identification of the at-risk population, early diagnosis, referral index, and other statistical using SPSS 22 software.
Results: Out of 14493 rural women aged 30-59 referred to health homes, 6992 women underwent breast cancer screening. Coverage of the program in the The target population coverage was estimated at 48%. Most high-risk cases were 46 years and older, and the lowest rate was in women of <35 years. We found Thethat results showed that 0.4% of the cases patients (n=27) were identified as the high-risk, and all (100%) referred to group according to the national guidelines with referral to a specialist for further evaluation. of 100%. All patients cases identified as high-risk groups atin the first phase of screening were found with BIRADS (Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System) 4 and 5 based on biopsy specimens.
Conclusion: The low target population coverage and the cases with advanced breast cancer indicated the need for more attention and consideration in implementing programs and policies for preventable cancer by all organizations. In this regard, there is a need for relevant interventions and follow-up by health authorities.
Major Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer in Northeast of Iran: Evidence from a Case-Control Study
Authors: Homaei Shandiz Fatemeh , Pasdar Alireza , Afzaljavan Fahimeh , Takalluo Zohre , Hasanzadeh Mofrad Malihe
Published: March 2021

Background: Cervical cancer is a preventable cancer with various risk factors. In this study, we assessed different risk factors involved in invasive cervical cancer in the Northeast of Iran.
Methods: In a case-control study, 99 patients with advanced cervical cancer were compared to 102 healthy, normal women. Cervical cancer risk factors were documented for these groups using a questionnaire and available medical notes. Univariate analysis was done for each risk factor, followed by multivariate regression analysis, to evaluate the most powerful risk factors after adjustment.
Results: Multivariate model indicated that sexual transmitted diseases (STD) [p<0.001; OR=7.88, 95% CI (2.59-23.93)], age at first intercourse ≤16 [p=0.048; OR=6.22, 95% CI (1.06-36.51)] and age [p=0.001; OR= 1.11, 95% CI (1.04-1.18)] were independently significant risk factors for cervical cancer.
Conclusion: According to this survey, the significant influence of major risk factors, including STD, age at first intercourse, and age itself, has been underlined. Moreover, increasing the social knowledge and educating people to prevent highrisk sexual behaviors, HPV testing, and routine use of HPV vaccine, which is nowadays regarded as a preventive measure in cervical cancer, may also be needed to be implemented in our prevention program.
Opium Carcinogenicity: A Systematic Review of Experimental Studies
Authors: Rafipour Haniyeh , Mohebbi Elham , Zendehdel Kazem , Muhammadnejad Samad , Akbari Paria , Hashemi Saadeh , Nouri Kosar , Moradkhani Fatemeh , Barati Tahereh , Amanpour Saeid
Published: March 2021

Several epidemiological studies have reported that regular use of opium can be associated with an increased risk of developing cancers, including oesophageal, laryngeal, bladder, lung, and gastric cancer. In this systematic review, we aimed at investigating whether experimental studies support this finding and, if yes, how opium consumption can cause cancer. Most of the articles that have studied opium or its derivatives have found it as a carcinogen. However, due to the complex composition, different forms, and various ways of opium use, further comprehensive experimental studies are required. Using modern genomic and epigenomic methods seems to help determine the molecular mechanisms underlying opium carcinogenicity.
Lesson learned from a Pilot Project in Rudsar city in Gilan province for Breast Cancer Screening in Iran
Authors: Zendehdel Kazem
Published: March 2021

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Human Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells: General Characteristics and Potential Therapeutic Applications
Authors: Hoseini Seyed Mehdi , Moghaddam-Matin Maryam , Bahrami Ahmad Reza , Montazeri Fateme , Kalantar Seyed Mehdi
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Amniotic fluid contains a mixture of different cell types sloughed from the fetal skin, respiratory, alimentary and urogenital tracts, as well as the amnion membrane. As amniotic fluid develops prior to the process of gastrulation, many cells found in its heterogeneous population do not undergo lineage specialization. Therefore, amniotic fluid-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AF-MSCs) may correspond to a new class of stem cells with properties of intermediate plasticity between pluripotent and adult stem cell types. Compared to mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from other sources, such as bone marrow, AF-MSCs have better properties for clinical applications, such as differentiation into the cells of three germ layers, high clonal capacity, ability to form embryoid bodies, expression of pluripotent markers, high self-renewal capacity (over 250 population doublings) with normal karyotype at late passages, long telomere length due to continued telomerase activity, specially non-tumorigenicity, low immunogenicity, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.
Conclusion: Such features have nominated AF-MSC for a range of clinical applications, including in regenerative medicine. In several studies, these cells have been used to regenerate nerve, lung, and heart tissues. Overall, AF-MSCs are expected to be an ideal source of stem cells for future regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
Effect of Eight Weeks of Core Stability Exercises on Dynamic Balance, Function, and Strength in Athletes after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Saki Farzaneh , Anbariyan Mehrdad , Shafiei Hossein , Bakhtiari Shima
Published: March 2021

Introduction: The core muscles of trunk are activated before movements of upper and lower limbs. Current evidence suggests that lose of stability in core region predisposes to second injury and appropriate exercise may reduce the risk of reinjury. This aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of eight weeks core stability exercises on dynamic balance, function and strength in athletes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Methods: This study was a randomized clinical trial. 26 athletes with a history of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were purposefully selected and randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group performed core stability exercises for eight weeks and the control group performed their daily exercises. Dynamic balance, isometric strength and function were meaured using Y balance test, hand held dynamometer and hop tests. Data were analyzed using SPSS vrsion16 software. Independent t-test was used to compare demographic characteristics and Mixed Repeated Measures ANOVA was used to compare the means of the two groups (p≤.05).
Results: The results of the present study showed significant improvement in dynamic balance (F=143.92, P=0.000), single-leg hop (F=68.25, P=0.000), triple hop (F=14.02, P= 0.001), knee flexor strength (F=50.21, P=0.000) and knee extensor strength (F=54.72, P=0.000) in the experimental group after eight weeks of core stability exercises.
Conclusion: Based on the results of present study, it is suggested to the specialists and trainers involed in the rehabilitation of athletes to use comprehensive and useful core stabilization exercises in the rehabilitation stages of knee injuries.
Effect of Single Session of High Intensity Interval Exercise on Some Immune and Inflammatory Factors in Male Athletes and the Risk of Infection to Coronavirus
Authors: Kashef Alireza , Zare Karizak Sara , Sadeghi Nikoo Alireza , Kashef Majid
Published: March 2021

Introduction: High Intensity exercise is one of the effective factors on immune and inflammatory factors. The purpose of this study was to determine the single session of high intensity interval exercise (CrossFit) on levels of leukocytes, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, lactic acid and C- reactive protein (CRP) of male athletes to make decision for doing this exercise in coronavirus prevalence period.
Methods: In this Causal-comparative study, 32 male athletes were selected as participants (with mean of age 26.9±4.7 year, height 177 ± 5 cm, weight 80.7±6.4 kg). Exercise session included a 400-meter running on treadmill, triple dead lift movement, pull-up (30 repetition), swing of kettlebell (30 kg) and throwing of 20 sand balls. Blood sampling, CBC and biochemistry auto analyzer tests were used for measuring leukocytes, lactic acid and CRP. In addition, ANOVA with repeated measure, Friedman, Wil-kaksun and Bonferroni post hoc tests were used to examine the differences between variables in resting position, post-exercise, and after modify the results by consideration of plasma volume changes  using SPSS version 16 software.
Results: The results showed significant increase in lactic acid (P<0.001), CRP (P=0.006), leukocytes (P<0.001) and lymphocytes (P=0.001), but the increase of monocytes was no significant (P=0.705). In addition, the results of study showed significant decrease in neutrophils (P=0.005) and plasma volume (P<0.001). Furthermore, the significant results of some indices were removed by consideration of plasma volume change (P>0.05).
Conclusion: The single session of high intensity interval exercise makes disorder in immune and inflammation responses in athletes. Therefore, it has been suggested not to do intensive exercise at coronavirus prevalence period and consider enough time for recovery after high intensity exercise.
COVID-19 Seroepidemiology Study of Yazd Province, First Peak, Spring 2020: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Mirjalili Mohammad Reza , Namayandeh Seyedeh Mahdieh , Lotfi Mohammad Hasan , Dehghani Mohammad Reza , Mirzaei Mohsen , Talebi Ali Reza , Mirzaei Masoud , Jam Bar Sang Sara , Nezamol Hosseini Seyed Mohammad , Sharifi Masoud , Mansouri Meherad
Published: March 2021

Introduction: SARS-COV 19 is a new coronavirus that was reported first time in 30 December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The first case of coronary heart disease in Iran was reported with a definitive test on February 18 in Qom province and the first case in Yazd province on 24 February. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Covid infection on March 11 a pandemic. The aim of this study was to investigate the seroepidemiology of COVID 19 in Yazd province.
Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional population-based study of seroepidemiological type that was conducted to investigate the serological prevalence of Covid-19 in the period of 3 to 20 May 2020 in Yazd Province. Sampling was clustered and it was without age and sex restrictions. Information was collected including demographic information, adherence to health protocols, and history of clinical symptoms of COVID 19."Pishtaz ELISA Kit" was used to evaluate the IgG and IgM antibody titers against Covid 19. Chi-square, analysis of variance and T tests were used via SPSS.version.16 software
Results: Mean age of the participants was 34.3± 17.5. Among the study participants, 507 (54.5%) were women. The serological prevalence of definite cases was 14.91% (95% CI: 12.91-16.91%) and suspicious cases were 2.85% (95% CI:1.85-3.85%). Ardakan City with 32% had the highest and Taft, Mehriz, Khatam with 7% had the lowest prevalence of COVID 19 (P <0.05).
Conclusion: By June 2020, nearly 18% of the population of the province was definitively or suspiciously infected with COVID 19. Unfortunately, up to 25% of the population does not follow the early prevention protocols of COVID 19.
EDUCAÇÃO E AMBIENTE: COMPREENSÕES EM TORNO DO PENSAR E DO FAZER EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL
Authors: Souza Tiago Zanquêta de
Published: March 2021

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Segundo um estudo da ONG Britânica Oxfam, de 2015, o Banco Mundial estimou que 700 milhões de pessoas estavam vivendo em condições de pobreza extrema, ganhando menos de US$ 1,90 por dia. No Brasil, a renda dos 50% mais pobres aumentou a uma taxa mais acelerada que a dos 10% mais ricos, mas, ainda assim, a diferença entre os dois grupos aumentou. Esses dados denunciam a existência de uma crise civilizatória em curso, deflagrada por meio da exploração sem precedentes dos recursos naturais e humanos, a partir da modernidade eurocêntrica estadunidense que invadiu territórios latino-americanos. Atualmente, essa crise foi agravada pela pandemia de Sars-Cov-2, também conhecida como COVID-19. A educação ambiental, especialmente por algumas de suas correntes, tem buscado adotar práticas que permitam a ressignificação da relação entre os seres humanos e a natureza, a fim de possibilitar caminhos que, mais que afirmem a vida, reproduzam-na e a desenvolvam em seus âmbitos antropológico, ecológico, econômico, político e socioambiental. Desse modo, este artigo tem por objetivo, valendo-se do aparato metodológico da revisão bibliográfica, apresentar as concepções em torno da educação ambiental, uma vez que se constituiu, historicamente, como uma prática social capaz de potencializar uma formação humana emancipadora, libertadora, autônoma e colaborativa.
GESTÃO DEMOCRÁTICA: MICROPOLÍTICAS EM UMA ESCOLA MUNICIPAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO
Authors: Casadonte Andréa , Ferreira de Oliveira Renata Telha
Published: March 2021

O presente artigo propõe abordar algumas reflexões e tensões sobre a relação entre gestão democrática escolar e a produção de micropolíticas. Para isso relata aspectos observados em uma escola pública da rede municipal do Rio de Janeiro e traça alguns deslocamentos sobre o “conceito de gestão democrática”, baseando-se no ciclo de políticas de Ball e Bowe (1992). O intuito é ecoar como os arranjos políticos e o funcionamento das micropolíticas fazem emergir arenas de disputas internas e até mesmo a ambivalência da noção de gestão democrática. Trazer a escola para este texto ajuda-nos a pensar sobre diferentes aspectos da micropolítica no contexto da prática: o funcionamento das disputas políticas que constituem o processo de gestão na unidade escolar, dos quais emergem negociações e conflitos, evidenciando não só as relações de poder em que se dão.
EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA E JOGOS ELETRÔNICOS: UMA PROPOSTA EDUCATIVA PARA AS AULAS
Authors: Dos Santos Araújo Javan , Lins de Souza Wellington , Araújo de Souza Alesandra , Carlos dos Santos José , De Carvalho Ribeiro Jhonata , De Freitas Brito Aline
Published: March 2021

Este estudo verificou se os exergames podem ser considerados uma proposta educativa para a participação dos alunos nas aulas de Educação Física na cidade de Teresina, Piauí. O estudo caracterizou-se como pesquisa-ação assegurada por dados quantitativos e foi realizado com a participação de 22 alunos do 7° ano e 36 do 9° ano de uma escola pública localizada na cidade de Teresina-PI, composto por intervenção em aula e aplicação de questionário não estruturado antes e após a intervenção. A pesquisa aconteceu em três fases: observação e avaliação diagnóstica; planejamento das aulas e intervenção; avaliação das atividades. Após a utilização dos exergames, a estratégia mostrou-se com grande nível de aceitação por parte dos alunos como agente dinamizador e motivador dos conteúdos nas aulas de Educação Física. O trabalho ainda é limitado devido aos poucos estudos encontrados, mas é evidente que os professores precisam estar abertos ao novo e necessitam de capacitações e estudos sobre o uso das tecnologias digitais, pois elas se encontram presentes no dia a dia de muitos dos seus alunos. Os dados do presente estudo demonstram que, em uma escola da cidade de Teresina-PI, os exergames foram responsáveis pelo aumento significativo da participação dos alunos de 7º e 9º anos do ensino fundamental nas aulas de Educação Física. Além disso, os jogos virtuais foram bem aceitos enquanto proposta educativa a ser utilizada durante as aulas.
“FÚRIA E PODER SOBRE RODAS”: QUESTÕES DE GÊNERO E EDUCAÇÃO NA SÉRIE “IRMÃO DO JOREL”
Authors: Passos Daniela , Marini Alexandre , Guedes Patrocínio Isabelle
Published: March 2021

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar como a série televisiva Irmão do Jorel – em especial o episódio 25 da primeira temporada: “Fúria e Poder sobre Rodas” – ajuda entender as dinâmicas sociais que envolvem jovens e adultos na constituição de suas imagens. O episódio suscita questionamentos, como as várias manifestações de gênero existentes, além de confrontar a questão da identidade sexual como sendo algo que está em construção durante o desenvolvimento do ser. As diversas abordagens de temas como gênero e identidade, tratadas de forma inusual em um produto imagético de amplo acesso ao público em geral, ajuda a trazer à tona as dinâmicas sociais que envolvem jovens e adultos. A maneira lúdica de tratar temas complexos e delicados como esse traz novas formas de acesso e abordagens. O enfoque recai sobre como a construção social, relacionada com as questões de gênero, é abordada de forma sutil, representativa e capaz de causar reflexões sobre os processos constitutivos educacionais durante a infância e a juventude que influenciam e envolvem a construção identitária dos indivíduos.
Ein Zeichen für den Nächsten. Emmanuel Levinas liest Paul Celan
Authors: Dzikowska Katarzyna
Published: March 2021

Paul Celan und Emmanuel Levinas begegneten einander höchstwahrscheinlich nie, obwohl sie mehrere Jahre lang in Paris nicht weit voneinander entfernt wohnten. Man kann aber von einer Begegnung ihres Denkens sprechen – sowohl auf der Ebene der Philosophie als auch auf der Ebene der Literatur, in der Reflexion über den Menschen und über das Wesen des literarischen Werkes, wobei die Überschneidung der beiden Ebenen selbstverständlich ist. Der vorliegende Beitrag stellt den Versuch dar, diese Begegnung aus der Perspektive zweier Schriften von Levinas näher zu betrachten: seines Essays über die Dichtung Paul Celans und eines seiner fundamentalen philosophischen Werke, Jenseits des Seins oder anders als Sein geschieht.
Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of Meniere’s disease: vague future or tangible reality?
Authors: Stepanova E. A.
Published: March 2021

Meniere's disease is characterized by vertigo, inconsistent hearing loss and progressive deterioration of audiological and vestibular functions. The attacks of Meniere's disease occur without obvious triggers and disrupt social adaptation of patients. Radiation diagnostic methods have not been included into the list of diagnostic criteria by the European Consensus on Diagnosis and Management of Meniere's disease (2018). However, a  number of studies have been published recently that indicate the feasibility of in vivo anatomical identification of endolymphatic hydrops, as the main disease substrate seen using contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging. Due to the progress in radiological visualization of the inner ear, some patterns have been identified and new data obtained for Meniere's disease. The choice of the best route for contrast administration (intratympanic or intravenous) is a matter of active debate. There is no consensus on the criteria for the assessment of hydrops' grade. Future developments of the technique are associated with improvements of diagnostic procedures and protocols, use of new contrast agents and diagnostic algorithms developed with consideration of the otological problem of patients.
Impact of the FutureSmart Online Financial Education Course on Financial Knowledge of Middle School Students
Authors: Johnson Jeremiah , Spraggon Donna , Stevenson Gaby , Levine Eliot , Mancari Gregg
Published: March 2021

The increasing role of schools in promoting financial literacy underscores the need to investigate the effectiveness of school-based financial education programs. This study examined FutureSmart—a free, co-curricular, online financial education course—using a quasi-experimental design with a diverse sample of middle school students nationwide. The study assessed the impact of the course on students' financial knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, and explored the association of program implementation factors with changes in student outcomes. Financial knowledge gains were significant, substantial, and consistent across student subgroups and implementation factors for FutureSmart participants. Gains in financial attitudes and behaviors—specifically, financial confidence, engagement with parents about financial issues, current engagement with financial products, and intended future engagement with financial products—were not significant. The fundamental implication of this research is that FutureSmart effectively conveys financial knowledge to middle school students, contributing to a foundation for their future financial well-being.
The role of art colonies in local development through the example of Cered Art Colony
Authors: Bujdosó Zoltán , Benkő Béla , Patkós Csaba
Published: March 2021

The current study's topic is the summary of the roles of art colonies in the local example. The theoretical basis of the study was given by the international scientific literature of art colonies and the role of culture in the life of settlements. The matter of research is relevant as an investigation based on a case study has not been made yet on this topic; moreover, it consists of important results for the professionals. On this basis, it can be determined that which factors affect positively the human and natural environment through an art colony. A further advantage of the study can conclude to the possible development ways of culture in the life of villages. The current research, regarding the future, is an ideal starting point to know the role of art in local (and regional) development. The main results of the case study are the tangible effects of the colony on the (natural and human) environment.
DETERMINANTES DA INFORMALIDADE E DESEMPREGO NO MERCADO DE TRABALHO DA REGIÃO METROPOLITANA DO RECIFE
Authors: DUARTE LEANDRO BATISTA
Published: March 2021

Diante da importância de compreender melhor o mercado de trabalho, o presente estudo avalia o comportamento dos determinantes da informalidade e desemprego através de um modelo econométrico que estima as chances de um individuo encontrar-se em tal status de emprego, modelo Probit. Os determinantes que apresentaram o maior impacto no sentido de reduzir as chances de pertencerem ao setor informal ou estarem desempregados foram: escolaridade, idade, estado civil, posição no domicílio e raça, além de uma composição de vizinhança adotada no estudo. Visando realizar uma comparação entre os gêneros, estima também as equações separadas por gêneros. Dentre as diferenças encontradas, a principal foi que, embora o impacto da educação sobre a probabilidade estudada tenha sido o mais importante dentre os fatores analisados para ambos os gêneros, ele se mostrou mais marcante entre as mulheres.
Parechovirus Genotype 3 Outbreak Among Young Infants in Portugal
Authors: Linhares Maria Inês , Brett Ana , Correia Lurdes , Pereira Henriqueta , Correia Cristina , Oleastro Mónica , De Sousa Rita , Rodrigues Fernanda
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Human parechovirus type 3 has been recognized as a cause of pediatric infection, occasionally associated with serious illness, including sepsis and meningitis, particularly among young infants. The aim of this study is to report the first known human parechovirus type 3 outbreak in Portugal.Material and Methods: Descriptive study of an outbreak that occurred between the 8th June to the 12th August 2016. Laboratory diagnosis was made by reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction in the cerebrospinal fluid and/or in stools. Genotyping was made by reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction and sequencing in stool samples from infants and family members.Results: Human parechovirus type 3 infection was detected in seven infants, of which six were male. Median age was 23 days (5 - 52). One had seizures, with a magnetic resonance imaging scan showing white matter diffusion restriction. The mean duration of admission was 5.6 days (3 - 11), with favourable outcome in all. In three cases there were symptomatic close family members. Human parechovirus type 3 was identified in the stools of three mothers.Discussion: Even though human parechovirus type 3 infection has been well described in the presented age group, most Portuguese hospitals do not have this laboratory diagnosis. Our results are comparable to those obtained in other countries. Besides detection of the virus in the cerebrospinal fluid, there were no raised local or systemic inflammatory markers.Conclusion: This study reports the first known outbreak, in infants, of human parechovirus type 3 in Portugal. Although there is no specific treatment, this diagnosis can avoid unnecessary empirical antibiotic treatment and prolonged admissions.
Sociophonetic study of the Capixaba speech rhythm
Authors: Silva Jair de Almeida , Meireles Alexsandro Rodrigues
Published: March 2021

Meireles and Barbosa have presented studies that show the influence of speech rate on speech rhythmic restructurings (see [1] for data in French, and [2], [4] for data in Brazilian Portuguese). Rhythmic restructuring is defined here as the reorganization of stress groups (henceforth SG) as speech rate increases. The speech rate influence on speech rhythmic reorganizations can be explained by the Dynamical Speech Rhythm model [2] [5] (henceforth DSR). In this model, speech rhythm is considered as a “consequence of the variation of perceived duration along the entire utterance” [2]. Intrinsic segmental duration is normalized through the use of abstract vowel-to-vowel (henceforth VV) duration (see [2] [4]). Entrained, abstract VV duration is used as the control parameter to generate prosodic variation. The maxima of VV duration delimitate produced SG as rhythmic units in Brazilian Portuguese. Using the DSR model as a theoretical framework, Meireles and Barbosa have run acoustic and articulatory experiments that show the influence of speech rate on speech rhythm (see [4] for a broad explanation): (i) Meireles and Barbosa [4] investigated how speech rate acts to articulatorily reorganize lexical stress in Brazilian Portuguese; (ii) Meireles and Barbosa [4] ran acoustic and articulatory (EMMA) experiments, so as to study speech rhythm reorganizations due to speech rate increase in Brazilian Portuguese. This paper follows the line of reasoning of Barbosa’s and Meireles’ research. Nevertheless, it sheds new light on the phenomenon of rhythmic restructuring since it correlates phonetic variables (mean and standard deviation of VV and SG durations) with social variables (gender and age). Main results have shown that social variables variation reorganizes speech rhythm and modifies some phonetic parameters in the following way: a) the standard deviation of vowel-to-vowel (VV) duration and stress group duration is smaller for the male gender and the advanced age; b) stress group duration tends to be vary less for the male gender and the advanced age (rhythmic restructurings make VV units smaller, but with a greater number of VV units per stress group, what results in a statistically constant stress group duration at these variables); c) the number of VV units per stress group proportionally increases from the young age to the advanced age due to rhythmic restructurings; and d) the male gender and the advanced age exacerbate the mixture character of Brazilian Portuguese rhythm, i.e., tendencies to syllable as to stress-timed rhythm.
roles of efficiency and complexity in the processing of verb particle constructions
Authors: Gonnerman Laura
Published: March 2021

Recent theories have proposed that processing difficulty affects both individuals’ choice of grammatical structures and the distribution of these structures across languages of the world (Hawkins, 2004). Researchers have proposed that performance constraints, such as efficiency, integration, and storage costs, drive languages to choose word orders that minimize processing demands for individual speakers (Hawkins, 1994; Gibson, 2000). This study investigates how three performance factors, adjacency, dependency, and complexity, affect reading times for sentences with verb-particle constructions. Results from a self-paced reading task indicate that reading times increase with each performance factor, such that shifted sentences, more dependent verb-particle constructions, and more complex noun phrases are more difficult. More importantly, I explore the relative weightings and interactions of the performance factors. The results support the notion that processing ease affects grammaticalization, such that those structures which are more easily processed by individuals (subject relatives and adjacent dependent constituents) are also more common crosslinguistically (Keenan & Hawkins, 1987).
abordagem fonética de dados clínicos
Authors: Camargo Zuleica
Published: March 2021

This study aims at presenting a review, from the methodological point of view, of procedures and demands related to the phonetic approach of clinical data. The possibility of taking into account the interface between speech perception and production may be productive when analyzing data collected from clinical settings or developing researches in which the central questions arose from the clinical practice. The dynamics aspects of speech are considered. The series of studies reported reinforces the indication of a highly integrated and cooperative approach among the several research areas concerned on speech production and perception. The capability of producing speech under disorders caused by damages in phonatory and auditory systems can stimulate researchers to develop approaches that could influence theoretical models, rehabilitation tools and speech technologies development.
Prosodic correlation between the focusing adverb ozik ‘only’ and focus/givenness in korean
Authors: Lee Yong-cheo
Published: March 2021

This study investigates the prosodic correlation between the focusing adverb ozik ‘only’ and focus/GIVENness in Korean. The goal is to test the issue of whether or not the element associated with ozik can be dephrased in Korean. This question is answered by a perceptual experiment in which the pitch contours of target sentences (i.e. Jeoneun ozik gichareul tamnida ‘I only take the train’ and Jeoneun ozik daehanhanggongeul iyonghamnida ‘I only take Korean Air.’) are modified using Praat. The modified sentences are embedded in two competing contexts in which focus/GIVENness on the element associated with ozik (i.e. gichareul ‘the train’, daehanhanggongeul ‘Korean Air’) is elicited. The results reveal that DoubleH (where both the focusing adverb and the object have prosodic prominence) is shown to be the most favored prosodic model when the element associated with ozik is focused in discourse. Conversely, OzikH (where the focusing adverb has prosodic prominence) is shown to be most favored when the element associated with ozik is GIVEN. Therefore, we argue that the element associated with ozik can be either prosodically prominent or dephrased depending on the discourse. This finding demonstrates that discourse functions such as focus and GIVENness are not directly contingent on the lexical semantics of the focusing adverb but instead are constrained by the discourse.
Spontaneous emotional speech in European Portuguese using feeltrace system – first approaches
Authors: Nunes Ana , Teixeira António
Published: March 2021

The present work studies spontaneous emotional speech in European Portuguese, comparing the values obtained in measuring acoustic parameters in this study with the ones known for other languages and for simulated. The spontaneous expression of emotions recorded in the street or from television programs may bring very relevant results, but even in those situations it is difficult to determine the individual’s true emotion (it is often only possible to be identify through the context) (Patrick, 2008). The main focus of our study is on voice related parameters such as F0, jitter, shimmer and HNR that will be liable to compare with previous studies of emotions produced by an actor. Using the Feeltrace system it is possible to better describe the sensation caused by the stimuli (in any of the emotions in question) and describe in more dynamic manner the emotion. We also realize that, although the emotions produced by actors show some differences, because they are necessarily exaggerated, the parameter values are all very similar, valuing the studies that are usually obtained based on utterances produced by performers. Given the scarcity of studies on voice quality in European Portuguese, it is important to highlight that this work presents an original corpus specifically created for this study. We recognize the limitations of the presented research seeing the results as first approaches that must be deeply studied being important to areas such as robotics and health technology.
role of f0 alignment in distinguishing intonation categories: evidence from American english
Authors: Dilley Laura C. , Heffner Christopher C.
Published: March 2021

Under the autosegmental-metrical (AM) theory of intonation, the temporal alignment of fundamental frequency (F0) patterns with respect to syllables has been claimed to distinguish pitch accent categories. Several experiments test whether differences in F0 peak or valley alignment in American English phrases would produce evidence consistent with a change from (1) a H* to a H+L* pitch accent, and (2) a L* to a L+H* pitch accent. Four stimulus series were constructed in which F0 peak or valley alignment was shifted across portions of short phrases with varying stress. In Experiment 1, participants discriminated pairs of stimuli in an AX task. In Experiment 2, participants classified stimuli as category exemplars using an AXB task. In Experiment 3, participants imitated stimuli; the alignment of F0 peaks and valleys in their productions was measured. Finally, in Experiment 4, participants judged the relative prominence of initial and final syllables in stimuli to determine whether alignment differences generated a stress shift. The results support the distinctions between H* and H+L* and between L+H* and L*. Moreover, evidence consistent with an additional category not currently predicted by most AM theories was obtained, which is proposed here to be H*+H. The results have implications for understanding phonological contrasts, phonetic interpolation in English intonation, and the transcription of prosodic contrasts in corpus-based analysis.