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Filosofía, retórica y argumentación en la India
Authors: Morales Harley Roberto
Published: June 2017

El trabajo sostiene que filosofía, retórica y argumentación, campos de estudio tradicionalmente considerados occidentales, existieron en la India. Darśana (punto de vista), en su multiplicidad de corrientes, se ocupa de la filosofía; la unión entre nyāya (lógica) y alaṅkāras (figuras retóricas) resulta en una retórica sui generis; y las diversas modalidades de kathā (discusión) ofrecen un espacio apropiado para la argumentación. No obstante, los conceptos se traslapan. Finalmente, se incluyen algunos ejemplos del Mahābhārata.
New distribution record of Coelosis biloba Linnaeus, 1767 (Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae: Oryctini) in Córdoba, northern Colombia
Authors: Ayazo Roger , Murillo-Ramos Leidys , Martínez-Caballero Yuleimis
Published: June 2017

We report Coelosis biloba for the rainforest of the buffer zone of Paramillo Natural National Park, south of Córdoba. The specimen was collected at night, in a mist net to catch bats. This represents a new location for the distribution of this species in Córdoba and the sixth record for the northern coast of Colombia. The few records of this species in northern Colombia compared to other regions of the country are due to lack of studies in biodiversity and the absence of entomological collections at universities on the Caribbean coast.
White-winged Vampire Bat, Diaemus youngi (Jentink, 1893) (Mammalia, Chiroptera): range extension in the Cerrado biome and new locality in Mato Grosso do Sul, southwestern Brazil
Authors: Urbieta Gustavo Lima , Sanches de Siqueira Thawane Yvin , Graciolli Gustavo
Published: June 2017

We document a new locality of Diaemus youngi in the Cerrado biome, extend the distribution in Mato Grosso do Sul state (southwestern Brazil), and present the first record of a vampire bat species from the state’s capital, Campo Grande. We recorded one male adult in an urban remnant of Cerrado. There are few locality data for this species in the Cerrado biome and our report significantly adds to the knowledge of this species’ distribution within the state and throughout Brazil.
Range extensions for recently described North American species of Acentrella Bengtsson (Insecta: Ephemeroptera: Baetidae)
Authors: Webb Jeffrey M. , Burian Steven K.
Published: June 2017

New state records are provided for two recently de­scribed species of North American Acentrella Bengtsson, 1912. Acentrella nadineae McCafferty, Waltz & Webb, 2009 is newly reported from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Minnesota, and A. rallatoma Burian & Myers, 2011 is reported from Minnesota.
MULTICENTER ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF APPLICATION OF DIRECT LATERAL INTERBODY FUSION (DLIF) AND TRANSCUTANEOUS TRANSPEDICULAR FIXATION IN PATIENTS WITH DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASES OF THE LUMBAR SPINE
Authors: Byvaltsev V. A. , Kalinin A. A. , Akshulakov S. K. , Krivoshein A. E. , Kerimbayev T. T. , Stepanov I. A.
Published: May 2017

Background: The technique of lateral lumbar interbody fusion for the surgical treatment of patients with degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine was developed in the early 2000s. But at the same time in modern literature there is no uniform approach to the use this technique, clinical outcomes and radiological findings are contradictory. Aims: to conduct a multicenter analysis of clinical outcomes and instrumental data of direct lateral interbody fusion (DLIF) approach combined with transcutaneous pedicle fixation in patients with single-level degenerative disc diseases of the lumbar spine. Materials and methods: The study included 103 patients (63 men and 40 women, mean age 45.8±9.7 years) who underwent surgery followed by DLIF transcutaneous pedicle fixation. The surgery was performed at neurosurgical and vertebrological departments in Irkutsk (Russia), Omsk (Russia), and Astana (Kazakhstan). Dynamic observation and comprehensive clinical and instrumental evaluation of the treatment results were carried out for an 18-month period after surgery. Results: After the simultaneous decompressive-stabilizing intervention, in all patients we detected a decrease in the severity of pain syndrome on VAS — from 6.9±1.6 to 1.7±1.2 cm (p0.001), and improved quality of life index (Oswestry) — from 21.3±6.8 to 12.3±4.4% (p0.001). The instrumental methods of examination determined the effective indirect decompression: an increase in the size of interbody gap in the middle of its department compared with the preoperative value from 8.6±3.1 to 15.7±4.2 mm (p0.001) and an increase in the area of the intervertebral foramen (on the left with an average of 98.7±32.3 and 156.8±45.1 mm2, p0.001; on the right —99.7±37.3 to 153.4±38.7 mm2, p0.001). We also registered the restoration of both the segmental (from 10.2±3.8 to 13.6±6.7°, p0.001) and regional (from 32.8±5.9 to 48.2±7.3°, р0.001) lumbar lordosis. Complete interbody fusion was diagnosed in 87 (86.4%) patients. Complications were observed in 8.7% of cases. Conclusions: DLIF technique combined with transcutaneous transpedicular stabilization has high clinical efficacy confirmed by significant reduction in the severity of pain according to VAS. The studied approach improves the quality of life of patients by Oswestry index and reveals a low number of postoperative complications. The described simultaneous minimally invasive method of surgical treatment in patients with degenerative disc diseases allows to restore the sagittal profile of the lumbar spine and implement an effective stabilization of the operated vertebral-motor segments with a high degree of formation of interbody bone block.
AUTOMATED DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURER’S QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF GMP
Authors: Pyatigorskaya N. V. , Beregovykh V. V. , Aladysheva Zh. I. , Belyaev Vasiliy V. , Meshkovskii A. P. , Pyatigorskii A. M.
Published: May 2017

Drugs must be produced in compliance with good manufacturing practice rules approved by an authorized federal agency. Pharmaceutical Quality System is a global requirement for development and production processes for pharmaceutical products. The article describes a variant of automated document management system of pharmaceutical manufacturer’s quality management system in accordance with current requirements of GMP. The peculiarity of the proposed system is the focuses on pharmaceutical production taking into account the characteristics and requirements for the pharmaceutical products production. All documents which are supposed to be used within the system are grouped into the four blocks: normative legal acts, core manufacturer standards according to GMP, regulatory documents, and register documents.
A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE TEACHER. IN MEMORY OF THE EXCELLENT TEACHER AND SCIENTIST M.R. SAPIN
Authors: Nikolenko V. N. , Kudryashova V. A. , Makarova V. D. , Rizaeva N. A. , Oganesyan M. V.
Published: May 2017

M.R. Sapin (1925–2015) was a professor at I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, honorary academician of Russian academy of medical sciences (1988), and an outstanding representative of the Moscow anatomical school of the middle of XX – early XXI century. From the very beginning of his medical training, Mikhail Romanovich got interested in anatomy, especially in angiology and lymphology, and later concentrated on its studying. The author of more than 30 text books and guidelines for schools, universities, and colleges, Mikhail Romanovich was the doctoral and thesis advisor of 51 Ph.D. and approximately 70 MD dissertations. M.R. Sapin made a significant contribution to the development of anatomical education providing the departments with a various range of dry and wet specimens. His stunning and effective work as a tutor was highly appreciated by his students and colleagues, Russian and foreign anatomists. M.R. Sapin was the leader of the Laboratory of Functional Anatomy since 1972, president of the International Association of Morphologists (1992–2006), chairman of the expert commission of Higher Attestation Commission (1959–1994), etc. A man of a great willpower, M.R. Sapin faced a lot of obstacles in his life and research work but overcame that all successfully. The article presents the most important facts of anatomist’s career and lifetime.
A Predictive Score for Thrombosis Associated with Breast, Colorectal, Lung, or Ovarian Cancer: The Prospective COMPASS–Cancer-Associated Thrombosis Study
Authors: Gerotziafas Grigoris T. , Taher Ali , Abdel-Razeq Hikmat , AboElnazar Essam , Spyropoulos Alex C. , El Shemmari Salem , Larsen Annette K. , Elalamy Ismail ,   on behalf of the COMPASS–CAT Working Group
Published: May 2017

Background

The stratification of outpatients on chemotherapy for breast, colorectal, lung, and ovarian cancers at risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains an unmet clinical need. The derivation of a risk assessment model (RAM) for VTE in these patients was the aim of the study “Prospective Comparison of Methods for thromboembolic risk assessment with clinical Perceptions and AwareneSS in real life patients–Cancer Associated Thrombosis” (COMPASS–CAT).

Patients and Methods

The derivation cohort consisted of 1,023 outpatients. Patients on low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) thromboprophylaxis were excluded. Documented symptomatic VTE was the endpoint of the study.

Results

Patients had breast (61%), colorectal (17%), lung (13%), or ovarian cancer (8.6%) at localized (30%) or advanced stage (70%). In 64% of patients, cancer was diagnosed within the last 6 months prior to inclusion. Most of them were on chemotherapy when assessed. Symptomatic VTE occurred in 8.5% of patients. The COMPASS–CAT RAM includes the following variables: (a) anthracycline or anti-hormonal therapy, (b) time since cancer diagnosis, (c) central venous catheter, (d) stage of cancer, (e) presence of cardiovascular risk factors, (f) recent hospitalization for acute medical illness, (g) personal history of VTE, and (h) platelet count. At 6 months, patients stratified at low/intermediate and high-risk groups had VTE rates of 1.7% and 13.3%, respectively. The area under the curve of receiver operating characteristics analysis was 0.85. The sensitivity and specificity of the RAM were 88% and 52%, respectively. The negative and positive predictive values of the RAM were 98% and 13%, respectively.

Conclusion

The COMPASS–CAT RAM includes reliable and easily collected VTE risk predictors and, in contrast to the Khorana score, it is applicable after the initiation of anticancer treatment in patients with common solid tumors. Its robustness for stratification of patients at high and low/intermediate VTE risk needs to be externally validated.
Localized Adult Ewing Sarcoma: Favorable Outcomes with Alternating Vincristine, Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide, and Ifosfamide, Etoposide (VDC/IE)-Based Multimodality Therapy
Authors: Pretz Jennifer L. , Barysauskas Constance M. , George Suzanne , Hornick Jason L. , Raut Chandrajit. P. , Chen Yen-Lin E. , Marcus Karen J. , Choy Edwin , Hornicek Francis , Ready John E. , DeLaney Thomas F. , Baldini Elizabeth H.
Published: May 2017

Background

In children with localized Ewing sarcoma (ES), addition of ifosfamide and etoposide to cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and vincristine (VDC/IE) improved 5-year overall survival (OS) to 70%–80%. Prior to delivery of VDC/IE in adults, 5-year OS was <50%. We reviewed our institutional outcomes for adults with ES who received VDC/IE-based treatment.

Materials and Methods

Between 1997–2013, 67 adults with localized ES were treated with curative intent. Local recurrence-free survival (LRFS), progression-free survival (PFS), and OS were determined using Kaplan-Meier method; comparisons were assessed with log-rank. Proportional hazard models were used to determine predictive factors.

Results

All patients received VDC/IE (median 14 cycles.) Local therapy was surgery for 33, radiation therapy for 17, or both for 17. Median follow-up for living patients was 5.2 years. Six patients had disease progression on therapy. Site of first failure was local for three, local and distant for two, and distant for ten. Five-year LRFS was 91%; 5-year LRFS was 96% for nonpelvic disease and 64% for pelvic disease (p = .003). Five-year PFS was 66%, and 5-year OS was 79%. On multivariate analysis, pelvic site had a 3.3 times increased risk of progression (p = .01).

Conclusion

Survival for adults with localized ES treated with VDC/IE-based multimodality therapy appears to be better than historical data and similar to excellent outcomes in children. Pelvic site of disease remains a predictor of worse outcome. Given the paucity of literature for adult ES, these data help validate VDC/IE-based therapy as an appropriate treatment approach for this rare disease in adults.
The Impact of a Hepatobiliary Multidisciplinary Team Assessment in Patients with Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases: A Population-Based Study
Authors: Engstrand Jennie , Kartalis Nikolaos , Strömberg Cecilia , Broberg Mats , Stillström Anna , Lekberg Tobias , Jonas Eduard , Freedman Jacob , Nilsson Henrik
Published: May 2017

Background

Assessing patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRCLM) by a liver multidisciplinary team (MDT) results in higher resection rates and improved survival. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potentially improved resection rate in a defined cohort if all patients with CRCLM were evaluated by a liver MDT.

Patients and Methods

A retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer during 2008 in the greater Stockholm region was conducted. All patients with liver metastases (LM), detected during 5-year follow-up, were re-evaluated at a fictive liver MDT in which previous imaging studies, tumor characteristics, medical history, and patients’ own treatment preferences were presented. Treatment decisions for each patient were compared to the original management. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals were estimated for factors associated with referral to the liver MDT.

Results

Of 272 patients diagnosed with LM, 102 patients were discussed at an original liver MDT and 69 patients were eventually resected. At the fictive liver MDT, a further 22 patients were considered as resectable/potentially resectable, none previously assessed by a hepatobiliary surgeon. Factors influencing referral to liver MDT were age (OR 3.12, 1.72–5.65), American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) score (OR 0.34, 0.18–0.63; ASA 2 vs. ASA 3), and number of LM (OR 0.10, 0.04–0.22; 1–5 LM vs. >10 LM), while gender (p = .194) and treatment at a teaching hospital (p = .838) were not.

Conclusion

A meaningful number of patients with liver metastases are not managed according to best available evidence and the potential for higher resection rates is substantial.
A Study of English Vocabulary Learning Strategies Used by Ethnic Minority Students in Leshan Normal University, Sichuan, China
Authors: Zou Li , Zhou Ye
Published: June 2017

This paper probes into the English vocabulary learning strategies adopted by ethnic minority students in Leshan Normal University. In a study carried out in Leshan Normal University, altogether 250 non-English majors from different departments are chosen at random as research subjects, of whom 125 are Han students and the rest are ethnic minority students. Based on the data analysis, the study finds out: firstly, all students in the study share in common that English vocabulary should be acquired in context and by practice instead of being acquired simply by rote; secondly, the ethnic minority students adopt nearly all the vocabulary learning strategies more frequently than the Han students; and finally, the Han students and the ethnic minority students differ mainly in the following vocabulary learning strategies: guessing strategy, mother tongue dependence strategy, selective attention strategy, visual repetition strategy, association strategy and dictionary strategy. By this study, the paper tends to help ethnic minority students to take advantages of diverse vocabulary learning strategies in their English study and further to put forward some implications for EFL teachers in Leshan Normal University.
Wushu Sanda: Color bias, home advantage and motor actions analysis in female matches’ from the 13th World Championships
Authors: Vasconcelos Breno Berny , Del Vecchio Fabrício Boscolo
Published: May 2017

Introduction: Wushu Sanda is a mixed orientation combat sport in which athletes duel wearing red or black clothes. Despite its popularity, the knowledge about its technical and psychophysiological aspects are scarce. Objective: The aim of this study was to quantify the motor actions and the color bias and home advantage existence possibility in female matches from the 13th World Wushu Championships, held in Indonesia, 2015. Material and methods: In an observational study were analyzed 46 matches involving 55 athletes. Each match was analyzed twice, and were considered 22 possible techniques (5 types of punches, 5 types of kicks and 12 different throws). All the motor actions were registered for each athlete, aside of match outcome, clothing color and continent of origin. Results: From all applied motor actions, 48.2% were punches, 46.9% were kicks and 4.8% were throws. Athletes applied 11±8.67 punches, 10.7±5.63 kicks and 1.1±1.6 throws per round. The number of throwing techniques applied on the first and second rounds was higher in winners (F=10.24, p=0.002 and F=7.82, p=0.006 respectively). No differences were found in motor behavior among distinct competitive phases (F(3;88)=1.87; p=0.140; η2p=0.06). Home advantage was observed supporting Asian athletes (χ2=10.12, p=0.038). Color bias was observed supporting athletes who wore red (χ2=8.52, p=0.004), which won a higher number of matches (65%). Conclusions: To the detriment of grappling actions (throws), female international level Wushu Sanda athletes predominantly used striking motor actions (punches and kicks). Winners applied a higher number of throws than losers. Home advantage was observed supporting Asian athletes. Color bias was observed supporting female athletes who wore red.
Interviews, Disclosures, and Misperceptions: Autistic Adults' Perspectives on Employment Related Challenges
Authors: Sarrett Jennifer
Published: June 2017

As increasing numbers of autistic adults are seeking and gaining employment, the experiences of autistic adults in the workplace is critical to consider. Autistic adults encounter a range of challenges in obtaining and keeping employment and often report a range of negative experiences in the workplace. The current research reports the results from a large, national exploratory study on the experiences of autistic adults in the workplace as well as their thoughts on how to improve these experiences for the autism community. In particular, participants reported challenges with the interviewing process, which requires very specific and consistent social behaviors, as well as with feeling comfortable disclosing one's autistic status at work. These challenges are often connected with public misperceptions about autism. The article discusses these challenges as well as strategies to improve autism-related understanding and awareness in the workplace. This work is critical to conversations about diversity in the workplace.
Feasibility study of a grid-tied 2MW floating solar PV power station and e-transportation facility using ‘SketchUp Pro’ for the proposed smart city of Pondicherry in India
Authors: Singh Ankit Kumar , Boruah Dwipen , Sehgal Lakshey , Ramaswamy Arun Prasath
Published: May 2017

The race of smart cities in India places Pondicherry at 75th position. To improve its ranking position for smart city race, we propose the implementation of 2MW Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) system -where a large water body could be used for generation of solar power. The floating PV system can be used to attain much higher efficiency compared to its counterpart on land based PV system. The proposed FSPV system could cover solar panel of 1/3rd area of the proposed lake to generates 2685 MWh annually. A geo-synchronized layout has been prepared using 3D SketchUp Pro with Google maps. The FSPV system could cost USD 1.6 million with a payback period of 6 years. In addition, the implementation of e-transport facility by utilizing e-rickshaws with a battery capacity of 90Ah with 15 Amps DC charging facility has been proposed with an investment of USD 30k, with payback period of just 5 month. The bright side being improved overall payback due to money inflow with the implementation of e-rickshaws; greater job opportunities with benefits to physically challenged persons to improve their overall socio economic status. It is viewed that the proposed FSPV and e-transport could increase the chance to secure smart city plan for Pondicherry.
Intelligent Concrete with Self-x Capabilities for Smart Cities
Authors: Wang Xin , Li Zhen , Han Bing , Han Baoguo , Yu Xun , Zeng Shuzhu , Ou Jinping
Published: May 2017

Intelligent concrete refers to the structural materials which can sense the changes of environment and make suitable responses by altering one or more working parameters in real time. The ‘intelligent’ properties of concrete are achieved mainly by improving the composition of raw materials or combining some functional materials with concrete matrix, thus leading to the concrete possessing bionic features. Compared to conventional concrete, the reliability and sustainability of structures can be optimized by applying properly designed intelligent concrete materials. Additionally, the life-cycle costs, resource consumption and environment pollution can be reduced. In the past few decades, considerable efforts have been put towards the research of intelligent concrete and many innovative achievements have been gained in the development and application of intelligent concrete. Twelve types of intelligent concrete emphasizing on its self-x capabilities are systematically reviewed in this paper, with attentions to their principles, composition, fabrication, properties, research progress and structural applications. In addition, some comments and prospects for the development of self-x concrete are also discussed.
DESTINO DOS ANIMAIS SILVESTRES RECEBIDOS PELO CRIADOURO CONSERVACIONISTA DA UNIVERSIDADE DO VALE DO PARAÍBA
Authors: Oliveira Terezinha Fátima , Souza Marcellus P , Vlahovic Maiara , Lopes Karla Andressa Ruiz , De Campos Velho Nádia Maria Rodrigues
Published: June 2017

A fauna silvestre vem sendo ameaçada pela constante retirada de animais da natureza. Como uma possibilidade de minimizar o problema foram criados empreendimentos que visam a conservação ex situ da fauna, fazendo a recepção, tratamento e reabilitação. O levantamento dos dados a respeito do recebimento e das reintroduções de animais silvestres foi realizado a partir da movimentação do plantel durante os anos de 2012 a 2014. No período amostrado o recebimento de animais totalizou em 3.270 exemplares, sendo 5,44% répteis, 83,42% aves e 11,14% mamíferos. No mesmo período foram reintroduzidos 2.798 animais, sendo 7,58% répteis,  82,02% aves  e 10,40% mamíferos.  Levando-se em consideração os dados apresentados observa-se que foram repatriados na natureza 85,56% dos animais recebidos de 2012 a 2014, indicando um sucesso das reabilitações e na colaboração da conservação das espécies de animais silvestres.
CRIANÇA E TECNOLOGIA: NOVAS EXPERIÊNCIAS DA INFÂNCIA
Authors: Feliciano Luiz Antonio , Gonçalves Ana Lívia Espíndola F. , Kuwahara Yuri Toledo
Published: June 2017

As experiências, na contemporaneidade, ganharam novas roupagens, novas relações, novos jogos, novas interações, novos condicionamentos. A tecnologia tem um papel fundamental nessas alterações, sobretudo, aquelas relacionadas com a produção de imagem e difusão de informação. Diante desse cenário, como se configuram as experiências da infância na atualidade, pois é uma geração que nasce incorporada às novas tecnologias digitais? Dessa forma, problematizar as experiências da infância, a partir da inserção da imagem na sua cotidianidade se configurou o objetivo geral do trabalho. Mapear os tipos de brincadeiras mais aceitas pelas crianças atualmente, possibilitar um contato maior com universo da fotografia e discutir a interferência da imagem fotográfica na relação da criança com o mundo compuseram os objetivos específicos. Um estudo antropológico, amparado pelo método etnográfico, dentro de uma sala de aula da de 3º ano do ensino fundamental, do Instituto Santa Teresa, foi o caminho para alcançar tais objetivos.
PROGRAMA A UNIÃO FAZ A VIDA, CONSTRUINDO VALORES
Authors: Bongiovani Anair
Published: June 2017

Resumo - O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar alguns projetos do programa “A União Faz a Vida”, programa este desenvolvido pala Fundação SICREDI, a partir de 1995 em diferentes escolas no território nacional.  No ano de 2015 esteve presente em 249 municípios, atendendo aproximadamente 215.750 crianças e adolescentes, 17.807 educadores, está presente em 1.368 escolas.  A análise aconteceu de forma qualitativa, sendo realizada a partir da leitura de diferentes projetos disponíveis no site da Fundação SICREDI, envolvendo escolas de diferentes regiões do Brasil. Por se tratar de um projeto que possui um grande número de participantes, optou-se pela análise de 5 projetos, levando em conta a região onde os mesmos foram aplicados, procurando selecionar cada um de um estado brasileiro. Todos os projetos analisados neste artigo estão publicados na página on-line do Programa A união Faz a Vida, mantido pela Fundação SICREDI.
USO DE FUNGO ENTOMOPATOGÊNICO PARA CONTROLE DE Aedes aegypti NO CONDOMÍNIO MONDRIAN LIFE, CAMPOS DOS GOYTACAZES – RJ
Authors: De Paula Adriano Rodrigues , Ribeiro Anderson , Eid Imad da Silva Leila , De Souza Carvalho Sabrina , Vardiero Berizonzi Lucas , Santos da Silva Lorrany , Ian Samuels Richard
Published: June 2017

O atual trabalho, com dados preliminares, utilizou, pela primeira vez em Campos dos Goytacazes, Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, uma armadilha feita de garrafa PET com pano preto impregnado com fungo entomopatogênico Metarhizium anisopliae, denominada “armadilha PET” para o controle populacional de Aedes aegypti. Os testes foram realizados no condomínio “Mondrian Life”, em varandas de apartamentos térreos. Os efeitos da utilização da armadilha PET na população de mosquitos de A. aegypti foram avaliados usando ovitrampas. Apartamentos com armadilha PET + fungo tiveram menor número de ovos de A. aegypti em ovitrampas, comparado com tratamento controle. Todos os ovos coletados nas ovitrampas eram de A. aegypti. A diminuição da população do mosquito A. aegypti, provavelmente diminuirá os incômodos causados por esse vetor e a transmissão de dengue, zika e chikungunya.
LÓGICA FUZZY NA ANÁLISE ESPACIAL DOS TEORES DE K E S NO TECIDO FOLIAR DO MAMOEIRO
Authors: Fonseca Abel Souza da , Jesus Mariana Lima de , Lima Julião Soares de Souza
Published: June 2017

Objetivou-se com este trabalho utilizar lógica fuzzy para mapear os graus de pertinência do K e do S considerando a variabilidade espacial de cada nutriente avaliado e o conjunto dos teores ideias. O estudo foi realizado em lavoura comercial de mamão, no norte do Espírito Santo, onde forma coletadas folhas recém-maduras em pontos georreferenciados. Foram determinados os teores foliares de K e S. Definida a dependência espacial foram confeccionados mapas temáticos por meio da krigagem ordinária. À partir dos mapas, determinou-se o universo de discurso de cada nutriente, seguido da construção dos conjuntos fuzzy de entrada, por meio da função trapezoidal. Com os mapas dos teores foliares realizou-se a classificação fuzzy. Os graus de pertinência para K representam os teores foliares abaixo do recomendado pela literatura. O S encontrado no tecido foliar apresentou se encontarm com mais pertinencia na faixa dos teores ideais.
CORDEL COMO RECURSO JORNALÍSTICO NO SÉCULO XXI
Authors: Loureiro Giovana Leandra Silva , De Oliveira Vânia Braz , Barja Paulo Roxo
Published: June 2017

O presente trabalho busca apresentar o histórico do cordel brasileiro como veículo informacional, enfatizando a relação da literatura popular de cordel com o jornalismo literário na contemporaneidade. Objetiva-se também evidenciar as perspectivas jornalísticas que discorreram por este meio. Utilizamos para a produção deste artigo as pesquisas bibliográfico-documentais; em seguida, selecionamos uma reportagem e a estruturamos seguindo a regras de um cordel. A discussão descreve fontes de informação e avalia o papel da literatura cordelista neste processo. Conclui-se, a partir da produção de uma narrativa factual em cordel, que a comunicação de fatos pode transcender os modelos tradicionais do jornalismo, permitindo, através de um diálogo com a realidade e as expressões culturais a compreensão dos fatos pelo interlocutor.
APLICAÇÃO DA FILOSOFIA KAIZEN EM UMA EMPRESA DO RAMO DE SEGURANÇA ELETRÔNICA
Authors: Lima Ludimila Aparecida de Oliveira , Laurindo José Adilson , Maciel Aline Cristina
Published: June 2017

Este trabalho apresenta a aplicação da filosofia Kaizen em uma linha de produção em uma empresa do ramo de segurança eletrônica localizada no distrito industrial de Santa Rita do Sapucaí- MG. O objetivo dessa filosofia é a melhoria contínua nos processos e produtos da empresa. Sendo assim foram realizadas reuniões e tarefas com a equipe, nas quais se buscam obter resultados e melhorias durante o período de uma semana. Foram utilizadas ferramentas da produção enxuta para analisar os processos. Da mesma forma foram identificados os problemas e suas respectivas causas raízes e, implementadas ações de melhorias. Assim, são apresentados dois momentos distintos, o anterior à aplicação da técnica de eventos Kaizen e pós-aplicação da mesma. Como resultado foi evidenciado aumento de produtividade da célula em cerca de 8,33%, houve a eliminação de um posto de trabalho, com a liberação de um operador para outra linha produtiva, na qual o mesmo se fazia necessário. Houve ainda a redução do custo de fabricação, do produto estudado, em cerca de 20,60%, bem como a implantação de 18 melhorias na célula em questão, ambas superando as metas do início do evento.
A TEMÁTICA MEDICAMENTOS COMO CONTEXTO NO ENSINO DE QUÍMICA EM UMA ESCOLA PÚBLICA DE UBÁ-MG
Authors: Carias Tatiane Rocha , Corrêa Taís Arthur , Angelo Aline Aparecida
Published: June 2017

A temática Medicamentos apresenta uma proposta interessante para o ensino de Química quando aplicados de forma contextualizada. O objetivo deste trabalho é a inserção do tema “medicamentos” como uma ferramenta para explicar funções orgânicas, relacionando o conteúdo de química com a automedicação, consumo excessivo e descarte de medicamento. Durante o desenvolvimento deste trabalho pode-se perceber maior participação dos alunos quando contextualizado com assuntos de seu cotidiano.
AVALIAÇÃO DO EFEITO FUNGICIDA DE ÓLEOS ESSENCIAIS SOBRE A PRODUÇÃO DE ESPOROS DO FUNGO Fusarium solani
Authors: De Lima Athaise Ferreira , Cruz Tatiane Paulino , Ferreira Mayse Margarida , Costa Adilson Vidal , De Jesus Junior Waldir Cintra , Moraes Willian Bucker , De Queiroz Vagner Tebaldi , Alves Fábio Ramos
Published: June 2017

O fungo Fusarium solani é um patógeno de solo que ataca inúmeros hospedeiros e sobrevive saprofiticamente em restos de cultura o que dificulta o seu controle. Surge então a necessidade de formas de controle deste patógeno, os óleos essenciais possuem alta atividade biológica e potencial para o controle de doenças de plantas, possuindo também baixa ou nenhuma toxidez aos mamíferos. O experimento foi conduzido em esquema fatorial, em delineamento inteiramente casualizado (DIC) em esquema fatorial 9 x 6 + 1 (nove óleos, seis alíquotas de cada óleo e uma testemunha). Em todos os tratamentos foram utilizadas cinco repetições. Após as avalições observou-se que os óleos de canela e cravo-da-índia apresentaram inibição total na produção do fungo F. solani UENF/CF 241.
AVALIAÇÃO E GEOREFERENCIAMENTO DE ÁRVORES DE Anadenanthera peregrina (L.) Speg (Fabaceae) PARA COLETA DE SEMENTES
Authors: Moro Kelmer Mozer , De Souza Lucimara Cruz , Silva Júnior Adelson Lemes da , Cortelete Maressa Albuquerque , Pereira Aléxia Gonçalves , Vieira Alessandra Abreu Rodrigues , De Souza Mariana Cruz , Demolinari de Miranda Fábio
Published: June 2017

A Floresta Atlântica é um dos principais biomas brasileiros e, ao longo do desenvolvimento econômico do país vem sendo antropologicamente modificada, com consequências graves para a manutenção da biodiversidade. O desmatamento é um dos principais fatores que contribuem para a perda deste bioma. Assim sendo, medidas que venham a reverter esse quadro são fundamentais. O reflorestamento de áreas devastadas é uma técnica importante para reverter o esse quadro ambiental alarmante. O plantio de mudas nativas vem sendo utilizado com frequência em atividades de reflorestamento. Dentre as espécies com potencial de utilização Anadenanthera peregrina se destaca por ser pioneira e que também se mantém nas fases posteriores de sucessão ecológica. Este trabalho teve como objetivo localizar, avaliar dendrometricamente e georeferenciar árvores de A. peregrina com potencial de produção de sementes. Um total de trinta e cinco indivíduos foram localizados, avaliados e georeferenciados, sendo que todos apresentavam potencial para a produção de sementes.
INCIDÊNCIA DE DISTÚRBIOS MUSCULOESQUELÉTICOS EM POLICIAIS MILITARES PELO IMPACTO DO USO DE COLETE BALÍSTICO
Authors: Pessoa Diego Rodrigues , Dionísio Aureny Da Gama , Lima Lívia Danyelle Viana , Soares Rosana Maria Nogueira Gonçalves , Silva Janaína De Moraes
Published: June 2017

Resumo: As lesões por esforço repetitivo (LER) representam um grande problema para a saúde pública. Este trabalho tem como objetivo, analisar a prevalência de distúrbios osteomusculares em policiais militares. O estudo trata-se de uma pesquisa do tipo observacional, transversal de caráter descritivo, participaram da pesquisa 26 policiais militares do sexo masculino, foram submetidos à aplicação dos questionários Nórdico de Sintomas Osteomusculares e do índice de Oswestry para Avaliação da Dor. Os resultados apontam que os maiores índices de dor musculoesquelética prevaleceram na região da coluna dorsal e lombar e na região do pescoço, já em relação ao índice de Oswestry foi constatado que 30% da amostra sentiram dor em nível moderado. O uso diário do colete balístico por policiais militares pode ocasionar distúrbios osteomusculares, bem como desencadear dor, mesmo não sendo fator de limitação funcional grave para desempenho das atividades diárias.
NEUROTOXICIDADE DO ALUMÍNIO NA DOENÇA DE ALZHEIMER
Authors: Bassi Beatriz Lopes Tecedor , Fernandes Wendel Simões , Lapena Simone Aparecida Biazzi
Published: June 2017

Resumo: A relação entre o alumínio (Al) e a doença de Alzheimer (DA) é foco de diversas pesquisas realizadas ao longo dos séculos XX e XXI. Muitas teorias e observações foram desenvolvidas dividindo a comunidade científica em grupos de cientistas a favor e contra a ideia de que o Al pode ser um fator desencadeante ou influenciável no desenvolvimento ou piora da doença. A partir de uma revisão dos trabalhos realizados sobre esta relação, deseja-se discutir os diferentes pontos de vista relacionados à toxicidade do alumínio na DA. Pôde-se perceber que há grande divergência entre os autores em relação a tópicos, como contaminações e suas vias de entrada. De acordo com o presente estudo, percebeu-se que houve divergências porque a etiologia da doença não foi totalmente elucidada. Portanto, para melhor esclarecimento da neurotoxicidade, fazem-se necessários estudos mais aprofundados das regiões do cérebro e dos fenômenos químicos e bioquímicos do SNC.
APLICAÇÃO DE FERRAMENTAS ESTATÍSTICAS NA ANÁLISE DA PLUVIOMETRIA NO MUNICÍPIO DE SÃO PAULO
Authors: Vasques Ronaldo Sérgio , Vasques Eltiza Rondino , Silva Fabrisia de Moraes Alves da , Barja Paulo R
Published: June 2017

O índice pluviométrico indica a quantidade de chuva por metro quadrado em determinado local e em determinado período. O objetivo deste trabalho é comparar, por meio de análise estatística, os dados pluviométricos obtidos nos meses de Junho de 2015 e Junho de 2016, verificando os possíveis motivos que causam a diferença no volume de precipitações, de um ano para outro. A metodologia incluiu a pesquisa dos dados de pluviometria no município de São Paulo e o cálculo de parâmetros estatísticos como média aritmética, desvio padrão e coeficiente de variação, ilustrando uma aplicação prática dos conceitos aprendidos em sala de aula.
In-vitro study of quality control parameters of three different brands of azithromycin tablets
Authors: Singh Rashmi , Saxena Monika , Sahay Deeksha , Singh Sujata
Published: June 2017

Background: Azithromycin, being a very important antibiotic, is manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies and available in numerous brands. Therefore, it requires a quantitative evaluation and assessment of tablets chemical, physical and bioavailability properties.Methods: The physicochemical quality pararametrs like weight variation, size, hardness, friability, disintegration time and dissolution profile of three brands of azithromycin tablets were assessed by performing various test procedures according to established methods.Results: The different brands of tablets showed very slight variations in weight and size, not exceeding more than 5% of standard value. Similarly, hardness of all the brands was less than 5kg/f and friability ranged from 0.2 to 0.5%. All the brands tested disintegrated in <6 minutes and all the brands released >75% of the active ingredient within 45 minutes.Conclusions: All the physiochemical quality parameters of three brands of azithromycin tablets were found to be within the pharmacopeial specifications therefore all the brands were pharmaceutically and chemically equivalent and can be freely interchanged.
Recent progress in migraine and cognitive disorder
Authors: Xiao-Wen Song , Lin Cao , Jin-Bo Chen , Xin-Tong Wu
Published: May 2017

Migraine is a chronic neurovascular disease characterized by recurrent unilateral headache, which induces incapacity. At present, there are many methods to evaluate cognitive function, and the cognitive function scale is commonly used. Recently, event-related potentials, resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging and other new technologies have been widely used to assess the cognitive function of migraine patients because of their high temporal resolution and high spatial resolution. In this paper, we can overview that the research progress of the relationship between migraine and methods of evaluate cognitive function.
Role of insulin in management of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Patil Sujay S. , Mehta Manthan , Thakare Vaishali , Shende Shrikrishna , Shirure Prashant A. , Swami Onkar C.
Published: May 2017

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its resultant morbidity and mortality is rapidly increasing. An important factor in reducing the microvascular complications of diabetes is strict glycemic control. Most patients require additional insulin therapy in spite of regularly taking oral anti-diabetic drugs. Though classically used later in the natural course of the disease, newer treatment guidelines suggest early initiation of insulin analogues. The discovery of insulin has been hailed as one of the most dramatic events in the history of diabetes, improving the life-span of most diabetics. Replacement insulin therapy should mimic physiological insulin release patterns. Modern insulin and its analogues have been developed to serve as an ideal replacement therapy. There are various insulin preparations available in the market and each of them has their own advantages and disadvantages. The modern insulin’s have been developed to overcome certain side effects of the older preparations. A range of insulin products are under development that aim to increase absorption prolong action and provide alternative delivery methods. Greater patient adherence is important since most patients are reticent about insulin therapy.  This review describes the role of insulin in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Duplication of hypoglossal canal in North Indian human skulls
Authors: Fatima Nafees , Rahman Shamir , Akhtar Md. Jawed , Kumar Vinod
Published: May 2017

Background: The hypoglossal canal is one among the permanent components of occipital bone of both human being and animal skull, which transmits the twelfth cranial nerve, meningeal branch of ascending pharyngeal artery and emissary veins. This is commonly known as anterior condylar canal. In some cases, this canal is divided by a bony spicule leading to a variant known as double hypoglossal canal. Such partition of hypoglossal canal predisposes the roots of twelfth cranial nerve to entrapment in the occipital bone during ossification which subsequently may leads to an alteration in the tongue movement as well as speech. The objectives of the present study were to obtain the incidence of the variant of double hypoglossal canal in north Indian population especially in Bihar and compare the incidence of such type of variation in skull of different parts of our country as well as various races of the world.Methods: The present study was carried out on 110 undamaged dry adult human crania of unknown age and sex for any variations in the hypoglossal canal or incidence of double hypoglossal canal.Results: We observed 15 cases (13.63%) of double hypoglossal canal in which 8 (7.27%) specimens had unilateral while 7 (6.36%) specimens had bilateral double hypoglossal canal. Double hypoglossal canal was more common in right side. In 5 cases (4.54%) unilateral bony spicules were seen.Conclusions: The study about the hypoglossal canal and its different variation is very important to clinicians, anatomist, forensic experts as well as anthropologists too. The knowledge about the different dimensions of hypoglossal canal is also very essential for neurosurgeons and radiologist for the planning of the surgeries around the posterior cranial fossa for tumors like schwannoma of hypoglossal nerve and treatment of sleep apnea syndrome. Hence the detailed morphometric study of hypoglossal canal will be helpful for the planning of surgical intervention around the base of skull becomes easier and safer.
Knowledge and attitude of patients and their relatives towards electro-convulsive therapy: a study from a tertiary care centre in Northern India
Authors: Kawoos Yuman , Wani Zaid Ahmad , Shah Irfan Ahmad , Rather Yasir Hassan , Zarger Waris Ahmad , Amin Rehana
Published: May 2017

Background: Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) has been effective in various psychiatric disorders and is life-saving in some conditions. Despite its effectiveness and lack of serious side-effects, its use is restricted due to negative attitude of patients and their relatives towards ECT. The objective of the study was to study the attitude of patients and their attendants towards ECT. Also, we studied their knowledge regarding ECT prior to the administration of ECT.Methods: A 16 item questionnaire was formulated to be used for assessing the attitude and knowledge about ECT and was administered after translating it into Urdu language for better understanding. Patients planned for ECT were administered the questionnaire after taking consent. A total of 60 patients and 60 attendants were taken up for the study.Results: About 60-70% of patients gave correct (right) responses to questions like ECT being life-saving procedure, need of investigations before ECT and other questions like question numbers 1,5,6,7,11,14,15. There was little knowledge regarding other areas like use of ECT in pregnant females and elderly (question numbers 2, 4, 10, 12). The patients as well as their attendants did not differ significantly in the responses given to the queries. Maximum number of patients received knowledge regarding ECT from doctors; few had attained it from other sources like internet.Conclusions: The study is a preliminary one and emphasizes the need for better standardized questionnaire for proper assessment. It also gives us an insight into lack of knowledge among patients and their attendants regarding ECT.
Evaluating the role of liver enzymes as predictors of severity of liver injury in patients with blunt abdominal trauma
Authors: Prasad Preetha , Acharya Abhijith , Vithon Gopi Ellikunnel , Kumar Girish N. M.
Published: May 2017

Background: Liver is the 2nd most common organ affected in patients with blunt abdominal trauma (BAT). Computed tomography (CT) is the gold standard in the initial evaluation of the hemodynamically stable patient with suspected liver trauma. However, a challenge exists in centers devoid of CT scan, where an elevation in hepatic transaminases may provide guidance for the emergency physician in seeking further imaging and/or surgical consultation.Methods: In patients with suspected BAT blood samples were taken for estimation of liver enzymes (AST and ALT). All patients underwent contrast enhanced CT of the abdomen. Hemodynamically unstable patients were taken up for laparotomy and the findings were recorded. Based on imaging / surgery patients were subdivided into 2 groups (with and without liver injury). Liver injuries were graded according to organ injury scale by American Association of Surgery for Trauma.Results: ALT>100 units had 100% sensitivity and specificity improved to 83.78%. The mean level of ALT in patients without liver injury was around 64. This increased to 142 in grade 1 and upto 780 units in grade 4 injury. The same rising trend was seen when AST was evaluated against grade of Liver injury. This was statistically significant (p<0.01).Conclusions: ALT is the better of the transaminases in predicting liver injury. The rise in transaminases is directly proportional to grade of liver injury.
Knowledge and attitude of basic life support (BLS) among school teachers in Hebron, Palestine
Authors: Ghrayeb Farid Abdulwahab , Amro Nawaf R. N. , Rahseed Osaid , Yagi Hammam , Amro Rafat , Amro Basel
Published: May 2017

Background: Patients in all settings fully expect that they will be resuscitated if they have a cardiac arrest. It is therefore necessary to increase the number of qualified people, including school teachers and students who can play a vital role in performing basic and advanced cardiac life support at the scene of a medical emergency. Since life threatening events, such as cardiac arrest, must be responded to within six minutes, the retention of skills becomes a key concern in all urgent cases. The purpose of this study was to assess the existing knowledge of BLS among primary and secondary school teachers in Hebron, Palestine.Methods: After approval from Institute Ethical Committee and informed consent from the participant, the present study was conducted among primary and secondary school teachers. A self-administered questionnaire based on knowledge and attitude of BLS was used to collect data.Results: In general, only 42.5%of school teachers knew about CPR, but 57.5% had no previous information about CPR. Sources of information about CPR included television (26.5%), nurses and Drs (25.8), and the Internet (18.7%). Approximately 53% agreed that CPR training courses should be mandatory. Only 18.1% of teachers didn’t know the contact numbers for emergency services.Conclusions: This study has highlighted a critical issue that a majority of school teachers have limited knowledge about CPR. We recommend the mandatory implementation of CPR and basic life-support training for all school teachers across Palestine, and the need for incorporation of the BLS teaching into the Palestinian schools’ curricula without delay.