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Flora da Usina São José, Igarassu, Pernambuco: Sapotaceae
Authors: Alves-Araújo Anderson , Alves Marccus
Published: December 2017

Resumo Sapotaceae é constituída por 53 gêneros e cerca de 1.100 espécies distribuídas principalmente nas regiões tropicais e subtropicais. Ocorre preferencialmente em florestas úmidas, geralmente abaixo de 1.000 m, e seu principal centro de diversidade é a América tropical. No Brasil, são registrados 14 gêneros e cerca de 200 espécies, destas, aproximadamente 70 são encontradas na Região Nordeste. Neste estudo é apresentada a flora de Sapotaceae da Usina São José, em Igarassu, Pernambuco. Foram reconhecidos sete gêneros e 16 espécies na área: Chrysophyllum marginatum, C. rufum, C. splendens, Diploon cuspidatum, Manilkara aff. dardanoi, M. salzmannii, Micropholis compta, Pouteria bangii, P. caimito, P. gardneri, P. glomerata, P. grandiflora, P. reticulata, P. torta subsp. gallifructa, Pradosia lactescens e Sarcaulus brasiliensis. São apresentados chave de identificação, descrições, comentários e ilustrações, além de uma tabela comparativa entre as espécies.
Flora do Espírito Santo: Bertolonia (Melastomataceae)
Authors: Bacci Lucas F. , Amorim André M. , Goldenberg Renato
Published: December 2017

Resumo Este estudo trata das espécies de Bertolonia (Melastomataceae) encontradas no estado do Espírito Santo, Brasil. O trabalho é baseado em análise morfológica de coleções depositadas em herbários, bibliografia específica e coletas de campo. Um total de nove espécies foram registradas, a maioria endêmica no estado, além de uma nova espécie (B. michelangeliana). São apresentadas uma chave de identificação atualizada, descrições, status de conservação e comentários sobre a distribuição das espécies.
Angiosperms from rocky outcrops of Pedra do Elefante, Nova Venécia, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Authors: Pena Nelson Túlio Lage , Alves-Araújo Anderson
Published: December 2017

Abstract We provide a floristic inventory of Angiosperms from rocky outcrops of the Área de Proteção Ambiental Pedra do Elefante, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Fieldwork was performed monthly from March/2015 to July/2016. A checklist with 302 species belonging to 219 genera and 74 families is provided. Bromeliaceae, Orchidaceae, Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Apocynaceae, Asteraceae, Cactaceae, Convolvulaceae, Rubiaceae, Bignoniaceae and Cyperaceae are the richest families with around 50% of the listed species. One hundred forty seven species are exclusively rupicolous, 125 spp. exclusively terricolous, 26 spp. are epiphytes, and six species are found as both rupicolous and terricolous. Phanerophytes and chamaephytes were predominant life forms. Our results added 18 new records to the Espírito Santo state, indicated the occurrence of nine endemic species for the state and noticed that only 55 taxa of the total of species have threat assessments according to IUCN.
Melastomataceae na Área de Proteção Ambiental Mestre Álvaro, Serra, Espírito Santo, Brasil
Authors: Iglesias Diego Tavares , Dutra Valquíria Ferreira
Published: December 2017

Resumo Melastomataceae é a sexta família de angiospermas com maior número de espécies no Brasil e a sétima no Espírito Santo, apesar deste ainda apresentar poucos trabalhos relacionados a esta família. O objetivo do presente estudo foi realizar o levantamento florístico-taxonômico de Melastomataceae na Área de Proteção Ambiental Mestre Álvaro (APAMA), localizada no município da Serra, Região Metropolitana de Vitória, um remanescente de Floresta Atlântica que apresenta importantes fragmentos florestais em estágios avançados de regeneração. Expedições de campo foram realizadas entre 2012 e 2014. Também foram analisados espécimes depositados nos herbários VIES, MBML e SP. Na APAMA foram encontradas 26 espécies distribuídas em 10 gêneros, um acréscimo de 22 espécies em relação ao Plano de Manejo da APAMA, o único inventário da flora existente para a área. Behuria mestrealvarensis, endêmica da APAMA, Bertolonia ruschiana e Leandra triantha, endêmicas do Espírito Santo, são consideradas ameaçadas de extinção. A maior riqueza de espécies foi encontrada na Floresta Ombrófila Densa Montana, com 22 espécies, das quais 18 são exclusivas deste tipo de vegetação. São apresentados chave ilustrada de identificação, descrições, comentários sobre a distribuição geográfica e estado de conservação das espécies.
Inventário florístico de um remanescente de Floresta Estacional Semidecidual no Sul do Espírito Santo, Brasil: Parque Estadual Cachoeira da Fumaça
Authors: Borges Katiuss Ferreira , Azevedo Michaele Alvim Milward de
Published: December 2017

Resumo Um inventário florístico de espécies de angiospermas provenientes do Parque Estadual Cachoeira da Fumaça (PECF), Espírito Santo, Brasil é apresentado. O PECF está localizado na divisa dos municípios de Alegre e Ibitirama, situado na região do Caparaó, sul do Espírito Santo, protegendo nascentes e remanescentes de um trecho conservado do rio Braço Norte Direito. Objetivou-se com este trabalho ampliar o conhecimento da diversidade de angiospermas de um remanescente de Floresta Atlântica localizado no Sul do Espírito Santo, por meio do levantamento em campo das espécies herbáceas, trepadeiras, arbustivas e arbóreas ocorrentes no PECF. As coletas foram realizadas mensalmente durante janeiro de 2010 a janeiro de 2011 e as amostras botânicas foram depositadas no herbário VIES (subcuradoria Alegre). Os resultados estão apresentados em forma de lista com um total de 222 espécies distribuídas em 171 gêneros e 60 famílias, deste total, 30 espécies são endêmicas do Brasil, quatro estão na lista vermelha de espécies ameaçadas, e 13 são citadas como novas ocorrências para o Espírito Santo. Fabaceae, Asteraceae, Piperaceae, Rubiaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Poaceae, Melastomataceae e Myrtaceae são as famílias mais ricas em número de espécies. O número de táxons encontrados no PECF reafirma que pequenos remanescentes florestais apresentam elevada diversidade de espécies.
Metropolização e diferenciações regionais: estruturas intraurbanas e dinâmicas metropolitanas em Belém e Manaus
Authors: Santos Tiago Veloso dos
Published: December 2017

Resumo Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar a relação entre metrópole e região na Amazônia brasileira. Tal processo de metropolização, entretanto, não se caracteriza por revelar uma possível particularidade em nível macrorregional. A configuração de uma fronteira econômica que se expande de forma desigual e diferenciada no interior da Amazônia é responsável também pela formação de distintas estruturas metropolitanas regionais. As metrópoles que aí se formaram são produto, condição e meio de um movimento de diferenciação, que pode ser exemplificado através das diferenciações entre as duas principais aglomerações da região: Belém e Manaus. Considerando elementos da estrutura intraurbana dessas metrópoles, busca-se mostrar a importância e o significado dessas formações em face de processos diferenciados de produção do espaço regional.
Clinical correlates of loss of insight in bipolar depression
Authors: Silva Rafael de Assis da , Mograbi Daniel C. , Camelo Evelyn V. M. , Santana Cristina M. T. , Landeira-Fernandez Jesus , Cheniaux Elie
Published: December 2017

Abstract Introduction Affective state may influence insight, especially regarding mania. Nevertheless, studies have so far suggested that depression seems not to significantly impair insight. To the best of our knowledge, this study pioneers the evaluation of how insight variations in bipolar depression correlate with clinical variables. Method A group of 165 bipolar patients, 52 of whom had depressive episodes according to DSM-5 criteria, were followed during a year. All patients underwent clinical assessment, and insight was evaluated through the Insight Scale for Affective Disorders (ISAD). Repeated-measures ANOVA was calculated comparing scores on the four ISAD factors (insight into symptoms, the condition itself, self-esteem and social relationships) in order to investigate differences in insight according to different objects. Correlational analysis explored which clinical symptoms were linked to reduced insight. Results Worse total insight correlated with suicide attempt/ideation and fewer subsyndromal manic symptoms such as mood elevation, increased energy and sexual interest. Worse self-esteem insight was associated with not only suicide ideation/attempt but also with activity reduction and psychomotor retardation. Worse symptom insight also correlated with psychomotor retardation. Better insight into having an affective disorder was associated with more intense hypochondria symptoms. Finally, worse insight into having an illness was associated with psychotic episodes. Conclusion Our study found that symptoms other than psychosis – suicide ideation, psychomotor retardation and reduction of activity and work – correlate with insight impairment in bipolar depression.
ALEGORIAS EM AÇÃO
Authors: Cavalcanti Maria Laura Viveiros de Castro
Published: December 2017

Resumo: As alegorias são elementos expressivos integrantes das narrativas e performances rituais do festival dos Bois Bumbás de Parintins/Amazonas e do desfile das escolas de samba cariocas. São arte ritual por excelência, posto que feitas para serem integralmente consumidas em seu uso. Sua função nesses dois festivais espetaculares é eminentemente performativa, pois seu consumo ritual produz efeitos decisivos na dinâmica das apresentações. A comunicação examina as funções, significados e usos das alegorias no contexto do Bumbá de Parintins elaborando as noções de maravilhamento e de risco para sua compreensão.
EDGAR JAFFÉ E ELSE VON RICHTHOFEN À LUZ DE CARTAS RECÉM-DESCOBERTAS
Authors: Roth Guenther
Published: December 2017

Resumo: O artigo conta a história de Edgar Jaffé e Else von Richthofen em seus círculos sociais e intelectuais, dos quais participaram, entre outros, Max e Marianne Weber. O relato se baseia na correspondência do casal Jaffé/von Richthofen, durante os anos de 1902 e 1918, descoberta pelo autor, em Nova York, com o neto Christopher Jeffrey, que doou mais de mil cartas para o Leo Baeck Institute, em 2009. A narrativa permite ao leitor entender os dramas de uma vertente da intelectualidade alemã, ao revelar a sua intimidade, os casamentos, as amizades, o erotismo, as escolhas de carreira e as lealdades políticas, antes e depois da Primeira Guerra Mundial. Na história da sociologia, Edgar Jaffé é conhecido como um dos editores do Archiv für Sozialwissenschaft und Sozialpolitik, ao lado de Werner Sombart e Max Weber; Else Von Richthofen, como musa dos intelectuais e aluna dileta de Max Weber - com quem ele manteve vínculo amoroso no final da vida. No artigo, porém, penetrando na intensidade epistolar do casal, o autor pretende que Edgar Jaffé e Else von Richthofen falem por si próprios.
Análise quantitativa das curvas de língua na avaliação ultrassonográfica da fala para o som [j] em adultos e crianças
Authors: Barberena Luciana da Silva , Simoni Simone Nicolini de , Souza Rosalina Correa Sobrinho de , Moraes Denis Altieri de Oliveira , Berti Larissa Cristina , Keske-Soares Márcia
Published: December 2017

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar e comparar os contornos médios de língua e os gestos articulatórios na produção do [j] em adultos e crianças com desenvolvimento típico e crianças com desenvolvimento atípico de fala. As crianças com desenvolvimento atípico de fala apresentavam desordens nos sons da fala caracterizadas como desvio fonológico. Método O diagnóstico foi determinado pelas avaliações fonoaudiológicas. Desse modo, a amostra foi constituída por três grupos: 30 adultos com desenvolvimento típico de fala (idades entre 19 e 44 anos), 30 crianças com desenvolvimento típico de fala e 30 crianças com desvio fonológico, denominadas neste estudo como atípicas (idades entre quatro anos e oito anos e onze meses). Para todos os grupos, foi realizada avaliação ultrassonográfica dos movimentos da língua. A pesquisa comparou os contornos médios de língua entre os três grupos em diferentes contextos vocálicos seguintes ao som [j]. Para a delimitação dos gestos, considerou-se a elevação máxima da ponta da língua, utilizando-se software Articulate Assistant Advanced (AAA) e imagens no plano sagital/Modo B. Os pontos que interceptaram as curvas de língua foram analisados pela ferramenta estatística R. Os gráficos dos contornos de língua foram obtidos através do cálculo de intervalo com 95% de confiança. Depois dessa etapa, foram obtidas as regiões com diferenças significativas (p-valor ≤ 0,05) entre os grupos de CT e CA. Resultados Os contornos médios de língua demonstraram o gesto para a semivogal [j] na comparação entre crianças típicas e atípicas. Para a semivogal [j], há um gesto de língua, de dorso, em direção à área central do palato duro, sendo observadas diferenças significativas entre as crianças. Conclusão Os resultados permitiram concluir que existem diferenças entre os grupos de crianças quanto à capacidade de refinar os gestos articulatórios.
Morphophysiogenetic characterization of wild poinsettia biotypes with low resistance to glyphosate
Authors: Agostinetto Dirceu , Ulguim André da Rosa , Vargas Leandro , Silva Jessica Dias Gomes da , Langaro Ana Claudia
Published: December 2017

Abstract: The objective of this work was to compare wild poinsettia (Euphorbia heterophylla) biotypes as to their morphological characteristics, as well as to determine their genetic similarity in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and to confront the light compensation point of susceptible biotypes and of biotypes with low-resistance level to glyphosate. Besides the morphology analysis, the study included the genetic characterization, by AFLP, of susceptible (GR50= 58.65 g ha-1 a.e.) biotypes and of biotypes with low resistance (GR50= 310.36 g ha-1 a.e.) to glyphosate. The competitive ability of the biotypes was inferred according to their light compensation point. The observed morphological characteristics do not allow to differentiate biotypes as to their geographical location, or their resistance level to glyphosate. The genetic analysis identified low genetic diversity among the 15 tested biotypes, with a large amount of subgroups. The biotypes with low resistance formed an isolated group. The susceptible biotypes showed the lowest values of light compensation point and, possibly, they have a greater competitive ability under low-luminosity conditions. The evaluated characteristics do not enable to differentiate genotypes with different levels of glyphosate resistance.
Heading of shoots and hand thinning of flowers and fruits on 'BRS Kampai' peach trees
Authors: Oliveira Paula Duarte de , Marodin Gilmar Arduino Bettio , Almeida Gustavo Klamer de , Gonzatto Mateus Pereira , Darde Daniel Chamorro
Published: December 2017

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of shoot heading and of hand thinning in different development stages of flowers and fruits on the fruit production and quality of 'BRS Kampai' peach (Prunus persica) trees. The experiment was performed during three crop years, under the conditions of the “Depressão Central” region in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and the treatments were: T1, heading of half of the mixed shoot; T2, heading of one third of the mixed shoot; T3, flower thinning in the pink bud stage; T4, thinning at full bloom; T5, thinning of fruit with 5 mm; T6, thinning of fruit with 20 mm; and T7, no thinning or heading (control). Fruit production and quality were evaluated. Plants with no thinning were more productive, but showed high frequency of fruits with a diameter smaller than 60 mm. Shoot heading reduced production per tree and resulted in small-sized fruit. Thinning time did not affect production, and fruit size was greater when thinning was performed at the bloom stage. 'BRS Kampai' peach trees can be thinned starting at bloom, which provides greater fruit size, with no production loss.
Pruning methods on the yield performance and oenological potential of 'Nebbiolo' grapevine
Authors: Allebrandt Ricardo , Marcon Filho José Luiz , Würz Douglas André , Bem Betina Pereira de , Kretzschmar Aike Anneliese , Rufato Leo
Published: December 2017

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of different pruning methods on the yield performance and on the oenological potential of Vitis vinifera 'Nebbiolo', cultivated in high-altitude regions of Santa Catarina state, Brazil. The work was carried out in a commercial vineyard located in São Joaquim, SC, during the 2011/2012 and 2014/2015 crop seasons. The treatments consisted of four pruning systems: Guyot, Guyot Arch, and Cazenave (cane pruning systems), and cordon spur pruning. Production, vine balance, and grape composition were evaluated. In the cane pruning systems, a mean production of 2.0 kg per plant and Ravaz index below 2 were observed, with no change in the composition of the berries. In spur pruned vines, there was production only in 2015, with four bunches every ten plants. Yield and production of the 'Nebbiolo' grapes can be increased without losses of oenological potential, in the high-altitude regions of Santa Catarina state. The tested cane pruning methods are indicated for the growing of 'Nebbiolo' because all methods confer similar yield and vigor to this grapevine.
Use of topsoil for restoration of a degraded pasture área
Authors: Amaral Luise Andrade , Pereira Israel Marinho , Silva Michele Aparecida Pereira da , Oliveira Marcio Leles Romarco de , Machado Evandro Luiz Mendonça , Laia Marcelo Luiz de
Published: December 2017

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the influence of topsoil thickness, shading and origin when performing environmental restoration in a degraded pasture area. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design with a factorial (3 x 2 x 2) + 2 layout. Treatments consisted of combinations of topsoil origins (forest at early or middle regeneration stages), topsoil thicknesses (10, 20, or 30-cm superficial soil layer), and presence or absence of 70% shading; with two additional control treatments. Surveys on topsoil physical-chemical attributes and flora and soil coverage were conducted. Good correlation was observed between bulk density and total porosity. Vegetation comprised a total of 2,932 individuals of herbaceous, shrub and subshrub plants; 33 species in 11 families and 1 morphospecies were identified. A floristic survey of the tree stratum revealed 235 individuals belonging to 21 species and 14 families, as well as 2 unidentified species. The best natural regeneration index is observed in the 20-cm topsoil layer, where shading exerts a positive influence on the humidity and natural regeneration of the seed bank. Topsoil from middle-stage forest is the most suitable for restoration of degraded pasture areas.
Solidifying agents and activated charcoal for in vitro culture of Solanum sessiliflorum
Authors: Rodrigues Filipe Almendagna , Rezende Renata Alves Lara Silva , Pasqual Moacir , Lopes Maria Teresa Gomes
Published: December 2017

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of the solidifying agents agar and phytagel and of activated charcoal on the in vitro cultivation of two maná cubiu (Solanum sessiliflorum) varieties: Thaís and Santa Luzia. The phytotechnical characteristics analyzed included number of leaves, number of roots, shoot and root length, and fresh matter of shoot and root. Regardless of the variety, phytagel was superior to agar as a culture medium. A greater number of leaves and longer shoots were observed in the Santa Luzia variety, in the absence of charcoal. The Thaís variety showed longer shoots and roots in the presence of charcoal.
Contribuição das universidades na revisão da Política Nacional de Promoção da Saúde
Authors: Minowa Evelin , Watanabe Helena Akemi Wada , Nascimento Fabiana Alves do , Andrade Elisabete Agrela de , Oliveira Sandra Costa de , Westphal Marcia Faria
Published: December 2017

Resumo Em 2014, a Política Nacional de Promoção da Saúde passou por um processo participativo de revisão, que teve como colaboradores gestores públicos, participantes de movimentos sociais, professores e pesquisadores de universidades. Nesse processo, foi necessário conhecer e analisar como se deram as contribuições dos diferentes atores envolvidos e como elas foram incorporadas à nova versão da Política. O objetivo deste estudo é discutir a contribuição das universidades na revisão da Política Nacional de Promoção da Saúde. Utilizando-se a técnica Delphi, questionários foram enviados, por correio eletrônico, a líderes de grupos de pesquisa das universidades brasileiras; o envio foi organizado em duas rodadas, tendo a última sido realizada somente após a análise dos consensos e dissensos da primeira. A partir da análise dos formulários, concluiu-se que as contribuições das universidades à nova Política Nacional de Promoção da Saúde estão relacionadas à sua estrutura, princípios e valores, objetivos, temas prioritários e eixos operacionais.
Teacher education: is it beating its head on a brick wall?
Authors: Nunes Bruno Teles
Published: December 2017

Abstract Brazilian basic education still lacks qualified teachers. The Brazilian Open University System (UAB) is a branch of a public educational policy designed to address that problem. This quantitative/descriptive paper analyses UAB System statistics (2006 to June 2015), specifically regarding vacancies, enrolment and the number of students that graduate. It was revealed that 68.3% of all vacancies were allocated to teacher education courses, and within that sphere 67.5% were degree courses for basic education teachers and 32.4%, complementary courses. The enrolment percentage was around 86%, while the proportion of students graduating was around 61%. Analysis of the figures suggests that the UAB sought to achieve its main goal, as a public policy that induces teacher education for Brazilian basic education teaching staff. However, it is conjectured that problems related to the teaching profession itself discourage students from joining and from finalizing their courses, thereby weakening the potential performance of the UAB System.
Análise da eficiência dos sistemas estruturais para edifícios em concreto
Authors: Silva Gildemir , Prata Bruno , Albuquerque Augusto
Published: December 2017

Resumo Nos últimos anos houve uma evolução dos métodos construtivos empregados no Brasil, principalmente no que se refere às estruturas de concreto. Embora a literatura sobre eficiência na construção civil seja vasta, a proposição de métodos não paramétricos para a análise de eficiência de processos construtivos ainda é bastante limitada. Este trabalho apresenta um modelo para análise de eficiência baseado na técnica Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) para uma análise comparada da eficiência dos sistemas estruturais de edifícios em concreto, avaliando a utilização eficiente dos insumos de produção (capital e trabalho) para a produção da estrutura. No trabalho foram comparados diversos sistemas estruturais, entre os quais pavimentos formados por lajes nervuradas apoiadas em faixas protendidas, formados por lajes apoiadas em vigas altas e formados por lajes apoiadas diretamente nos pilares, em um total de 23 obras, de 16 construtoras com reconhecida atuação no mercado imobiliário, monitoradas periodicamente, o que permite um diagnóstico do setor. O modelo proposto pode ser usado pelos planejadores com vantagens significativas. Os resultados apontam que pode haver ganhos financeiros substanciais ao melhor alocar mão de obra para o mesmo método construtivo.
Obesity, sarcopenia, sarcopenic obesity and reduced mobility in Brazilian older people aged 80 years and over
Authors: Santos Vanessa Ribeiro dos , Gomes Igor Conterato , Bueno Denise Rodrigues , Christofaro Diego Giulliano Destro , Freitas Jr. Ismael Forte , Gobbo Luis Alberto
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze which abnormalities in body composition (obesity, sarcopenia or sarcopenic obesity) are related to reduced mobility in older people aged 80 years and older. Methods: The sample included 116 subjects aged 80 years and older. The body composition was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and mobility was assessed by motor tests. The χ2 test was used to analyze the proportion of older people with sarcopenia, obesity and sarcopenic obesity based on sex as well as to indicate an association between obesity, sarcopenia, sarcopenic obesity and mobility. Binary logistic regression, adjusted for the variables (sex and osteoarticular diseases), was used to express the magnitude of these associations. One-way analysis of variance was used to compare the mobility of four groups (Normal, Obesity, Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity). Results: The Sarcopenia Group had lower performance in the lower limbs strength test and in sum of two tests compared with Obesity and Normal Groups. Older people with sarcopenia had higher chance of reduced mobility (OR: 3.44; 95%CI: 1.12-10.52). Conclusion: Older people aged 80 years and older with sarcopenia have more chance for reduction in mobility.
CORRELATION BETWEEN CERVICAL SAGITTAL ALIGNMENT AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY IN CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS
Authors: Motta Marcel Machado da , Pratali Raphael de Rezende , Oliveira Carlos Eduardo Algaves Soares de
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: To correlate the radiographic parameters of sagittal cervical alignment with quality of life and functional capacity in patients with cervical spondylosis under conservative treatment. Methods: This is an observational and prospective study in patients with cervical spondylosis under conservative treatment and without indication for surgery. The 52 patients included were divided into three groups: axial pain, radiculopathy, and cervical myelopathy. The radiographic parameters considered were cervical lordosis (CL), cervical sagittal vertical axis (CSVA), T1 slope (TS) and the discrepancy between TS and CL (TS-CL). Quality of life and functional capacity were evaluated by the Neck Disability Index (NDI) questionnaire. Pain was assessed by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The correlation between the radiographic parameters and the clinical scores was evaluated by the Pearson correlations coefficient. Results: There was no difference in cervical radiographic parameters between the three groups. In the total of the sample, the mean value of the CSVA was 17.8o (±8.3o), CL, 22.4° (± 8.8°); TS, 29.3° (±6.6°), and TS-CL, 7.0° (±7.4°). Significant inverse correlation (r= -0.3, p=0.039) was observed between NDI and CL, but there was no significant correlation between CL and VAS. CSVA (p=0.541), TS (p=0.287) and TS-CL (p=0.287) had no significantly correlated with NDI or VAS. Conclusion: Considering patients with cervical spondylosis not candidates for surgery, the only sagittal parameter that correlated with functional capacity was LC. In these patients, the correlation between cervical alignment and quality of life needs to be better characterized.
EVALUATION OF CERVICAL ALIGNMENT AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THORACIC KYPHOSIS AND SPINOPELVIC PARAMETERS AFTER SCOLIOSIS CORRECTION SURGERY
Authors: Daher Murilo Tavares , Pereira Jr José Humberto , Nascimento Vinício Nunes , Melo Nilo Carrijo , Milazzo Netto Luiz Carlos , Esperidião Adriano Passáglia , Felisbino Jr Pedro , Cardoso André Luiz Passos , Araújo Brenda Cristina Ribeiro , Daher Sérgio
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the cervical alignment after the correction of idiopathic scoliosis using high screw density and direct vertebral derotation (DVD) and to correlate it with thoracic kyphosis, spinopelvic parameters, and quality of life. Methods: Retrospective cohort study. We assessed the medical records and radiographs of patients submitted to idiopathic scoliosis surgery using high density of pedicular screws (80%) and DVD with at least 6 months of follow-up. All the radiographic parameters were evaluated in the preoperative period and in the last postoperative visit. Results: A total of 43 patients were evaluated, of which 35 (81%) were female. The mean age was 15 years (11 to 30 years) with a mean follow-up of one year and four months. Regarding Lenke’s classification, 14 were of group 1, five of group 2, 10 of group 3, eight of group 4, four of group 5 and two of group 6. Only four patients had sagittal modifier (+) and two sagittal modifier (-).There was no significant difference between pre and postoperative thoracic kyphosis. When we evaluated the groups with +, N and - thoracic modifiers, we observed hypokyphotic and normokyphotic patients (- and N) had an increase in kyphosis, whereas hyperkyphotic patients (+)had a decrease. There was no statistical difference in relation to the radiographic parameters of the cervical spine in the pre and postoperative periods. There was a significant improvement in most of the parameters of the quality of life questionnaires, but no correlation with the cervical radiographic parameters. Conclusion: Correction of idiopathic scoliosis using a high density of pedicular screws and a direct vertebral derotation technique failed to improve thoracic kyphosis or change the cervical sagittal alignment, despite promoting a significant improvement in the parameters of quality of life questionnaires.
Isolation of RNA from blood and RT-PCR for detection of live Brucella organisms in cattle v1
Authors: Raj Sugandha , Mohan Saxena Hari
Published: December 2017

A protocol for isolation of RNA from blood and RT-PCR for detection of live Brucella organisms in cattle
BRAF GENE MUTATION AND CD56 IMMUNOEXPRESSION IN PAPILLARY THYROID CARCINOMA IN DUHOK-IRAQ
Authors: Salih Ahmed , Naqshabandi Mowafaq , Hassan Narmeen , Hadji Djwar , Pity Intisar , Al-Dohoky Wan , Pity Rawaa
Published: December 2017

Background 

As much as the distinction of papillary carcinoma versus endocrine thyroid lesions may result in some relevant pitfalls, different immunohistochemical panels have addressed this task. The concept of CD56 deletion has been accepted to be specific for papillary carcinoma. 

Objectives 

This study was an attempt to test CD56 immunoexpression in papillary carcinoma in this locality and to study the relative association of CD56 immunoexpression with BRAFV600 gene mutation on papillary carcinoma.

Methods 

Paraffin embedded, thyroid biopsy specimens containing papillary carcinoma were available for 70 patients. The immunohistochemical technique applied was streptavidin-biotin, using CD56 mouse monoclonal antibodies manufactured by Ventana Corporation (Ventana, Rocklin, Calif). BRAFV600 gene mutation was tested on 48 cases using Real-Time PCR, the target (BRAFV600) DNA was amplified with the mutation-specific primers. 

Results 

Out of 70 papillary carcinoma cases, 7.1% showed CD56 immunopositivity and out of 48 cases, 27.1% were positive for BRAFV600 gene mutation. Morphologically, the five CD56 positive cases included 2 follicular variants, 2 anaplastic and 1 conventional papillary carcinoma. On the other hand, the thirteen BRAFV600 positive cases encompassed 8 conventional, 2 microcarcinoma, 2 columnar variant and 1 anaplastic thyroid carcinoma. The frequency of BRAF mutation was statistically highest among the conventional papillary carcinoma. No any association was detected between CD56 immunostaining and BRAFV600 gene mutations.

Conclusions

Our findings suggest that although CD56 negativity helps but can not role out papillary thyroid canrcer. There is no any association between CD56 expression and BRAF gene mutation at least among our cases.
PREVALENCE OF OSTEOPOROSIS AMONG THALASSEMIC CHILDREN IN SULAIMANI
Authors: Hasan Adnan , Qaradaghi Taha , Alghabsha Mohammed
Published: December 2017

Background 

Thalassaemia is a group of hereditary disorders and it is the most prevalent monogenetic disease in the world. Osteopenia and osteoporosis are frequent among beta-thalassaemia major patients caused by multiple factors interfere with bone remodeling.

Objective

To assess the prevalence of osteoporosis among thalassemic children and identify factors contributed to osteoporosis in Sulaimani city\Iraq. 

Patients and Methods

A cross sectional study carried out in Shaheed Dr. Hemin Hospital (Internal Teaching Hospital) in Sulaimani for period from the 1st of January to the 30th of August, 2015 on a sample of 100 patients with thalassaemia. The data were collected with direct interview and filling of a questionnaire. Selected patients were known cases of Beta thalassaemia registered in Thalassaemia center. Some information was taken from the patients and/or their parents; other information was taken from the patients files in Thalassaemia department and DXA department.

Results

Mean age of thalassemic patients was 13.4±3.2 years. Osteoporosis was represent in 44 of thalassemic patients and osteopenia was represent in 47 patients. A significant association between osteoporosis and thalassemic patients with age 13-18 years (p=0.009).A significant association was observed between osteoporosis and weekly intake of dairy products (p=0.03), and weekly intake of eggs by thalassemic patients (p=0.001).

Conclusion

Osteoporosis prevalence in thalassaemic patients in Sulaimani was lower than the reported prevalence in previous researches in Iraq and other countries.
Using a ResearchKit Smartphone App to Collect Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms From Real-World Participants: Feasibility Study (Preprint)
Authors: Crouthamel Michelle , Quattrocchi Emilia , Watts Sarah , Wang Sherry , Berry Pamela , Garcia-Gancedo Luis , Hamy Valentin , Williams Rachel E
Published: December 2017

BACKGROUND

Using smartphones to enroll, obtain consent, and gather self-reported data from patients has the potential to enhance our understanding of disease burden and quantify physiological impact in the real world. It may also be possible to harness integral smartphone sensors to facilitate remote collection of clinically relevant data.

OBJECTIVE

We conducted the Patient Rheumatoid Arthritis Data From the Real World (PARADE) observational study using a customized ResearchKit app with a bring-your-own-device approach. Our objective was to assess the feasibility of using an entirely digital approach (social media and smartphone app) to conduct a real-world observational study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

METHODS

We conducted this observational study using a customized ResearchKit app with a bring-your-own-device approach. To recruit patients, the PARADE app, designed to guide patients through a series of tasks, was publicized via social media platforms and made available for patients in the United States to download from the Apple App Store. We collected patient-reported data, such as medical history, rheumatoid arthritis-related medications (past and present), and a range of patient-reported outcome measures. We included in the assessment a joint-pain map and a novel objective assessment of wrist range of movement, measured by the smartphone-embedded gyroscope and accelerometer.

RESULTS

Within 1 month of recruitment via social media campaigns, 399 participants self-enrolled, self-consented, and provided complete demographic data. Joint pain was the most frequently reported rheumatoid arthritis symptom to bother study participants (344/393, 87.5%). Severe patient-reported wrist pain appeared to be inversely linked with the range of wrist movement measured objectively by the app. At study entry, 292 of 399 participants (73.2%) indicated a preference for participating in a mobile app–based study. The number of participants in the study declined to 45 of 399 (11.3%) at week 12.

CONCLUSIONS

Despite the declining number of participants over time, the combination of social media and smartphone app with sensor integration was a feasible and cost-effective approach for the collection of patient-reported data in rheumatoid arthritis. Integral sensors within smartphones can be harnessed to provide novel end points, and the novel wrist range of movement test warrants further clinical validation.
POSSIBILITIES OF DETECTING OF SOILS OF BENIN BASED ON LANDSAT SATELLITE IMAGES
Authors: Kakpo R , Savin I Yu
Published: December 2017

An analysis of the possibility of using Landsat satellite data for the recognition of the most widespread soils of Benin was made. It was found that it is impossible to detect all the soils depicted on the soil map based on Landsat satellite images for the research area. More accurately, the soils developed on identical soil-forming rocks are distinguished. The revealed features of the grouping of soils by image tone characteristics are most likely due to the specific properties of the soil surface, and also to the type of vegetation growing on them. The found specifics of soil detection can be used to adjust the soil map of Benin, as well as to organize satellite monitoring of soils of the Benin Republic.
USO DE IMAGENS ESPORTIVAS NO ENSINO DE MECÂNICA: UMA ANÁLISE NOS LIVROS DIDÁTICOS DE FÍSICA
Authors: Darroz Luiz Marcelo , Rosa Cleci Teresinha Werner da , Giaretta Pedro Henrique
Published: December 2017

Apresentam-se, neste artigo, os resultados de uma pesquisa realizada nos primeiros volumes dos 14 livros didáticos de Física aprovados pelo Programa Nacional do Livro Didático (PNLD) – 2015, na qual se objetivou analisar de que forma as imagens de esportes são abordadas nos conceitos de Mecânica. Como critérios de análise, foram utilizadas as categorias elaboradas por Perales e Jiménez (2002), que possibilitam compreender as características das imagens presentes nos livros didáticos. Nesse sentido, os resultados demonstram que, apesar de as imagens de esportes estarem presentes nesses livros, é necessário adotar metodologias para que essa ferramenta didática seja utilizada de forma eficiente, a fim de promover a construção do conhecimento que se pretende ensinar.
REVISITANDO PROJETOS DE ENSINO DE FÍSICA NUMA PERSPECTIVA BAKHTINIANA
Authors: Ortega José , Rodrigues André Machado , Mattos Cristiano
Published: December 2017

Neste artigo, apontamos algumas correlações entre o contexto histórico-social da década de 1970 e a esfera do ensino de física da época, por meio da análise de enunciados expressos nos textos de dois projetos de ensino: O Projeto Física da Universidade de Harvard e o Projeto de Ensino de Física da Universidade de São Paulo. Dada a infinidade e complexidade das mediações entre sociedade e projeto, focamos nas mediações que se referem às esferas mais amplas da atividade social. Queremos delinear as mediações sócio históricas que permitem identificar os limites sociais e históricos a que estavam submetidos. Portanto, é nessa relação dialética entre obra educacional e horizonte histórico de uma sociedade que tomamos o conceito de gênero discursivo (Bakhtin, 2006), com o qual é possível representar as relações entre história e discurso. Nessa relação se estabelecem a teleologia social, as intenções comunicativas e as escolhas discursivas dos sujeitos da atividade humana. Dessa forma, nossa perspectiva discursiva, social e histórica de análise indica que os discursos educacionais por eles produzidos expressaram necessidades, valores e compromissos de grupos sociais organizados daquelas sociedades e que suas produções ideológicas foram refletidas e refratadas no conteúdo temático, na composição e estilo dos gêneros produzidos para o ensino daquele contexto.
ANÁLISE DA INSERÇÃO DAS QUESTÕES AMBIENTAIS EM DOIS CURSOS DE LICENCIATURA EM QUÍMICA DE UMA UNIVERSIDADE PÚBLICA
Authors: Silva Thiago Do Nascimento , Farias Carmen Roselaine de Oliveira
Published: December 2017

Este trabalho investiga a inserção de questões ambientais em dois cursos de Licenciatura em Química de uma universidade pública. Partimos do pressuposto que discutir as questões ambientais no contexto acadêmico, em específico no âmbito da Licenciatura em Química, faz-se necessário principalmente nos dias atuais, em que a sociedade passa pelo que podemos chamar de "crise ambiental". Tivemos como principal objetivo identificar como a formação do professor de Química nesses dois cursos tem contemplado temáticas ambientais e atendido às orientações de documentos curriculares que fazem referência a esta questão. Para estruturar nossa análise e discussão, tomamos como referencial teórico o ciclo de produção de políticas curriculares elaborado por Ball e Bowe (1992), situando esta pesquisa nos três principais contextos por eles apresentados (contexto de influência, contexto de produção do texto e contexto da prática). Para a construção dos resultados levamos em conta os textos das políticas e diretrizes curriculares nacionais que orientam a formação de professores/professores de Química e os projetos pedagógicos de cada curso, bem como as entrevistas realizadas com coordenadores e professores desses cursos, buscando compreender a inclusão de discussões e questionamentos que levem a uma formação ambientalmente orientada.
Uwarunkowania kulturowe reklamy jako narzędzia komunikacji marketingowej przedsiębiorstw zagranicznych na polskim rynku artykułów żywnościowych
Authors: Nowacki Robert , Fandrejewska Alicja
Published: December 2017

Funkcjonowanie na rynkach zagranicznych w warunkach silnej konkurencji i występującej odmienności kulturowej wymaga od przedsiębiorstw podejmowania działań związanych z dostosowywaniem się do oczekiwań nabywców. Dotyczy to w szczególności komunikacji marketingowej, w tym reklamy. Celem artykułu jest analiza nastawienia konsumentów do zjawiska dopasowania kulturowego reklamy firm zagranicznych, rozpatrywana z uwzględnieniem zróżnicowania na osoby nabywające artykuły żywnościowe pod wpływem reklamy oraz niedokonujące takich zakupów, a także ze względu na płeć i wiek. Na podstawie wyniki badań empirycznych wśród społeczeństwa polskiego autorzy stawiają pytania badawcze o istnienie statystycznie istotnych zależności pomiędzy oceną tego zjawiska a zmiennymi opisującymi badaną zbiorowość. Zaprezentowane wyniki pokazują, iż samo zagadnienie jawi się konsumentom jako istotne. Nie występuje jednak istotne zróżnicowanie opinii ze względu na cechy demograficzne bądź stopień podatności na działania reklamowe promujące artykuły żywnościowe.
Analiza porównawcza poziomu i struktury wydatków na działalność prewencyjną w zakresie bezpieczeństwa i higieny pracy ponoszonych przez przedsiębiorstwa przemysłu spożywczego w województwie łódzkim
Authors: Zielińska Anetta
Published: December 2017

Artykuł przedstawia poziom i strukturę wydatków ponoszonych przez przedsiębiorstwa na profilaktykę związaną z BHP. Badaniem zostały objęte duże przedsiębiorstwa przemysłu spożywczego na terenie województwa łódzkiego. Jak wynika z przeprowadzonych badań, w latach 2008–2012 liczba wypadków przy pracy wzrosła o 29%, podczas gdy koszty profilaktyki BHP zwiększyły się zaledwie o 2,5%. Należy ocenić to negatywnie, gdyż działalność w zakresie bezpieczeństwa i higieny pracy nie powinna sprowadzać się do zapewniania pracownikom wyłącznie podstawowych środków pozwalających na wykonywanie powierzonych im czynności. Wydatki na BHP były zbyt niskie i nie przyniosły oczekiwanych efektów. Ponadto, ich zwiększenia się nie miało charakteru wyprzedzającego względem zmian skali wypadków przy pracy.
Obecny stan rozwoju branży mięsnej na Ukrainie
Authors: Lutsiy Kalina
Published: December 2017

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest przeprowadzenie analizy obecnego stanu rynku mięsa i wyrobów mięsnych na Ukrainie dla zidentyfikowania głównych problemów z uwzględnieniem osobliwości branży. Podstawowym zadaniem było udzielenie rekomendacji na temat rozwoju działalności branży. W artykule wyróżniono główne cechy branży mięsnej, które są istotą jej problemów, a mianowicie: skomplikowany system z wieloma powiązaniami, bardzo duża zależność efektywności działalności od stabilności i efektywności współdziałania elementów, duża wrażliwość na zależność od importowanego surowca, wysoki i stały poziom ryzyka w branży. Wskutek istotnego zmniejszenia pogłowia zwierząt we wszystkich kategoriach gospodarstw zmniejszyła się produkcja mięsa. W badanym okresie (2010–2015) odnotowano wahania krajowej produkcji surowca mięsnego w wadze ubojowej. Ukraińscy producenci zwiększają całkowitą produkcję mięsa za sprawą mięsa drobiowego i wieprzowiny, a zmniejszają produkcję wołowiny, ponieważ atrakcyjność inwestycyjna tej branży jest dosyć mała ze względu na długi cykl produkcyjny oraz znaczną kapitałochłonność. Na podstawie badań należy wskazać czynniki rozwoju branży mięsnej: wsparcie państwowe, podwyższenie cen na rynku mięsa i zwiększenie produkcji mięsa, wykorzystanie nowoczesnych i surowcowo-oszczędnych technologii itd. Bezpieczeństwo żywnościowe polega na zabezpieczeniu przez państwo odpowiedniej liczby pełnowartościowych artykułów żywnościowych zaspokajającym zapotrzebowanie ludności oraz dostępnych dla każdego członka społeczeństwa. Badanie wykazało, że spożycie mięsa i jego przetworów na Ukrainie nie odpowiada poziomowi racjonalnej normy. Poziom konsumpcji produktów mięsnych w pewnej mierze wpływa na branżę mięsną i dynamikę produkcji wyrobów mięsnych, ponieważ na ogół obserwuje się tendencję do zmniejszenia produkcji w branży przetwórstwa mięsnego. W przypadku analizy wielkości eksportu produktów krajowych obserwuje się jego stopniowy wzrost w porównaniu z importem, co świadczy o spadku zależności importowej Ukrainy. Na podstawie wyników badań zaproponowano rekomendacje odnośnie rozwoju całej branży, które pomogą przedsiębiorstwom branży mięsnej efektywnie rozwijać się na istniejącym rynku.
Prosument jako aktywny uczestnik działań marketingowych
Authors: Baruk Agnieszka
Published: December 2017

Artykuł ma charakter teoretyczno-empiryczny. Zostały w nim przedstawione wybrane zagadnienia związane z działaniami podejmowanymi przez prosumentów jako aktywnych nabywców. Wskazano na rosnące znaczenie prosumentów jako uczestników współczesnego rynku konsumpcyjnego oraz określono ich podstawowe segmenty. Dążono do osiągnięcia trzech celów badawczych: zidentyfikowania gotowości respondentów do angażowania się w działania marketingowe; określenia znaczenia gotowości respondentów do angażowania się w działania marketingowe, jeśli chodzi o zakres ich zachowań prosumpcyjnych; opracowania profili semantycznych respondentów jako potencjalnych lub faktycznych prosumentów. W procesie ich realizacji weryfikacji empirycznej poddano hipotezę badawczą mówiącą, że postawa respondentów wobec aktywności marketingowej determinuje zakres ich zachowań prosumpcyjnych. Dane pierwotne zebrane przez autorkę za pomocą metody badania ankietowego zostały poddane analizie statystycznej. W jej ramach zastosowano test Kruskala-Wallisa. Jego wykorzystanie pozwoliło na stwierdzenie, że gotowość ankietowanych do uczestniczenia w działaniach marketingowych jest cechą różnicującą w sposób statystycznie istotny ich zachowania prosumpcyjne. W przypadku respondentów hipoteza badawcza została tym samym potwierdzona.
Poverty, Income Distribution, and Government Policy that Pro-Poor in Indonesia year 2009-2016
Authors: Widyasthika Hayu Fadlun , Azwardi Azwardi , Madjid Tatang Abdul
Published: December 2017

This study aims to determine the effect of growth and distribution on poverty change as well as to analyse whether expenditure growth has given the benefits to the poor and non-poor in urban and rural area. The data used are raw data from total household consumption obtained from National Socio-Economic Survey for the period of 2009 to 2016. Poverty decomposition is used to see the effect of income growth and distribution on the poverty change. Furthermore, Poverty Equivalent Growth Rate (PEGR) supported by Growth Incidence Curve (GIC) is used to determine whether the benefit of economic growth is enjoyed more by the poor compared to pro-poor growth or not. The results show that income growth influences the decrease in poverty both in rural and urban area in Indonesia, during 2009-2016, 2009-2014 and 2014-2016. Conversely, the distribution of income increases the poverty in both areas during the periods. Inequality of income seems to give a strong influence so that the economic growth has not been a pro-poor both in rural and urban area of Indonesia during 2009-2016, 2009-2014 and 2009-2016.