bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Avaliação de intervenção educativa voltada à preservação auditiva de trabalhadores de uma lavanderia hospitalar
Authors: Fontoura Francisca Pinheiro , Gonçalves Cláudia Giglio de Oliveira , Willig Mariluci Hautsch , Lüders Debora
Published: February 2018

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a efetividade das ações educativas em saúde auditiva desenvolvidas em uma lavanderia hospitalar. Método Pesquisa avaliativa de abordagem quantitativa realizada numa lavanderia hospitalar. A população do estudo foi constituída por 80 trabalhadores, de ambos os gêneros, subdivididos em Grupo Intervenção GI e Grupo Sem Intervenção GSI. Foram avaliadas as ações educativas sobre preservação auditiva realizadas na abordagem teórica da Metodologia Problematizadora e Participativa, num total de 5 oficinas. Para avaliar os resultados das oficinas, foi utilizado um instrumento com 36 questões sobre conhecimentos, atitudes e práticas em preservação auditiva no trabalho. A Versão “A” foi aplicada antes da intervenção e a Versão “B”, após um mês de seu término. Analisaram-se as respostas dos questionários A e B por grupos com e sem intervenção em relação ao gênero e escolaridade. Resultados Os resultados encontrados na fase pré-intervenção demonstraram que os dois grupos apresentaram problemas no conhecimento relacionado à saúde auditiva no trabalho. Após a intervenção educativa, houve aumento significativo do conhecimento em relação à saúde auditiva no trabalho do GI com 77,77% das questões que apresentaram diferenças significantes entre os grupos. Houve melhora na média de pontuação com 35 (97,22%) questões apresentando pontuação maior que 4 (considerada resposta adequada). O gênero feminino apresentou conhecimentos inferiores ao masculino, porém, após as oficinas, essas diferenças não foram observadas no GI. A escolaridade não foi um fator relevante neste estudo. Conclusão A proposta educativa pautada na metodologia problematizadora ampliou o conhecimento referente à saúde auditiva no trabalho entre os participantes.
Articulações entre contracepção, sexualidade e relações de gênero
Authors: Cabral Cristiane da Silva
Published: February 2018

Resumo O artigo propõe uma abordagem socioantropológica para discutir questões ainda candentes em torno da contracepção, sobretudo no contexto brasileiro. A prática contraceptiva compreende uma série de decisões e lógicas complexas entranhadas em múltiplos domínios da vida, requerendo análises acerca de práticas e representações sobre contracepção, maternidade, conjugalidade, família, prazer e sexualidade, sem que se deixe de considerar aspectos materiais cruciais como a oferta contraceptiva (disponibilidade de serviços e métodos). São revisitadas algumas contribuições sociológicas e antropológicas que oferecem chaves de interpretação para o entendimento dos percursos contraceptivos femininos e permitem a discussão acerca dos processos decisórios relativos à contracepção. O artigo problematiza a equação simplista entre gestações imprevistas e falta de informação e/ou acesso adequado aos métodos contraceptivos, ou ainda, como reflexo de uma suposta restrita racionalidade e/ou responsabilidade dos sujeitos em relação à vida contraceptiva - tendências ainda hegemônicas em campos disciplinares como a saúde pública e a demografia. As reflexões propostas ressaltam a necessidade de ponderar as assimetrias de gênero e as mediações biográficas, contextuais e culturais subjacentes nos processos que engendram um evento reprodutivo. Este tipo de análise abre espaço para introdução de discussões sobre sexualidade e sua conexão com as formas como as pessoas lidam com a contracepção e a reprodução. Trata-se de um artigo teórico que procura contribuir para o debate sobre a cultura contraceptiva no Brasil.
O atendimento farmacêutico às consumidoras da contracepção de emergência
Authors: Brandão Elaine Reis
Published: February 2018

Resumo O artigo aborda alguns resultados da pesquisa Uma investigação socioantropológica no âmbito das farmácias: posição de farmacêuticos e balconistas sobre a contracepção de emergência, uma pesquisa mais ampla, realizada entre 2012 e 2014, com o objetivo de conhecer as concepções e práticas dos farmacêuticos e balconistas sobre a comercialização da contracepção de emergência no país. A coleta de dados entre os farmacêuticos se deu por meio de um questionário on-line, anônimo e autoaplicado, disponível na Plataforma DataSUS/FormSUS, e a divulgação do estudo contou com apoio de órgãos de classe da categoria profissional em foco. Obteve-se a participação voluntária de 383 farmacêuticos, 74,5% pertencentes ao sexo feminino e 25,5%, ao masculino, e a maioria (78,1%) afirmou que os consumidores costumam apresentar dúvidas sobre a contracepção de emergência e seu uso, e procuram os profissionais para saná-las. A maior parte dos entrevistados (88,4%) já buscou informações a respeito da contracepção de emergência, e uma parcela significativa deles (49,9%) desconhece sua distribuição no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). O atendimento farmacêutico às consumidoras é problematizado, tendo em vista a importância de incluir esse profissional no debate público nacional sobre o tema e de valorizar sua atuação clínica em farmácias e drogarias. São discutidas, por fim, a questão do uso racional de medicamentos e as possíveis contribuições das ciências sociais ao tema.
Vigilância em saúde ambiental no Brasil: heranças e desafios
Authors: Bezerra Anselmo César Vasconcelos
Published: February 2018

Resumo Este artigo apresenta alguns pontos do debate sobre o campo da saúde ambiental, em especial sobre o surgimento da vigilância em saúde ambiental no âmbito das políticas públicas do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Para sua construção, realizou-se uma revisão teórica e uma análise de alguns instrumentos normativos que regulam essa área de vigilância. O texto está estruturado em quatro partes: num primeiro momento, destacaremos a importância da compreensão da saúde ambiental como um campo interdisciplinar; o segundo tópico corresponde a um breve histórico das relações entre saúde e ambiente; na terceira seção destacamos a discussão sobre as categorias de promoção e vigilância à saúde, quando discutiremos suas heranças e desafios; por fim, debatemos a questão da vigilância em saúde ambiental, apresentando sua organização enquanto parte integrante do SUS, seus marcos teóricos e institucionais. Concluímos que a área da vigilância em saúde ambiental no Brasil apresenta alguns importantes avanços e está em processo de amadurecimento, haja vista as constantes modificações na sua estrutura regulatória, mas também consideramos lenta a incorporação das questões ambientais no campo das políticas públicas de saúde.
A ocorrência de homicídios no município de São Paulo: mutações e tensões a partir das narrativas de moradores e profissionais
Authors: Ruotti Caren , Regina Fernanda Lopes , Almeida Juliana Feliciano de , Nasser Marina Mattar Soukef , Peres Maria Fernanda Tourinho
Published: February 2018

Resumo Este artigo objetiva descrever as mudanças na ocorrência de homicídios no município de São Paulo (MSP) nas últimas décadas e os fatores interligados a essas alterações, a partir das percepções de moradores e profissionais. Focaliza-se especificamente na transição entre elevadas taxas de homicídios e uma intensa queda verificada a partir dos anos 2000. Trata-se, portanto, de um estudo qualitativo que procura explorar, por meio das narrativas de moradores e profissionais de dois distritos administrativos do MSP, Cidade Tiradentes e Jardim Ângela, as percepções sobre as diferentes manifestações de violência locais, com destaque para aquelas relacionadas à ocorrência dos homicídios (movimentos de ascendência, queda ou permanência no tempo) e as possíveis explicações para essa configuração. De forma geral, identificou-se que a maior parte dos entrevistados percebe cotidianamente a diminuição no número dos homicídios (embora isso não signifique um contexto livre de tensões), mobilizando, como explicações, aspectos por vezes controversos, com destaque para alterações nas condições de vida, mobilização comunitária, atuação policial e transformações na conformação da criminalidade.
“Um monte de buracos amarrados com barbantes”: o conceito de rede para os profissionais da saúde mental
Authors: Bermudez Karina Moraes , Siqueira-Batista Rodrigo
Published: February 2018

Resumo Este trabalho objetivou analisar os sentidos que são atribuídos ao conceito de rede de atenção pelos profissionais de saúde e identificar como eles o transformam em trabalho vivo na produção do cuidado. A investigação foi de abordagem qualitativa, com entrevistas mediadas pelo uso de situações-problema com profissionais de diferentes níveis de atenção aos pacientes com transtorno mental. Os dados foram apreciados pela análise de conteúdo de Bardin e, da análise temática, emergiram três categorias: (1) sentidos de uma rede de cuidado - conceituação e características; (2) meios operadores para a construção de uma rede de cuidados - construção da prática; e (3) propostas para minimização das dificuldades e efetivação de uma rede de cuidados. Delas, por fim, surgiram as seguintes subcategorias: trabalho em rede; redes de apoio; conflito; continuidade do cuidado; assistência integral; cuidado compartilhado; processo de formação; espaços amplos de discussão; e organização do trabalho. Desse modo, foi possível concluir que os profissionais expressam diferentes conceitos de rede e, com isso, agem de modo singular na produção do cuidado, mesmo estando sob a mesma diretriz normativa. Foram identificadas, também, uma fragmentação do acesso e barreiras a ele, o que dificulta a trajetória do paciente pela rede assistencial.
Prevalence of Eimeria spp. in calves from dairy farms in northern Paraná state, Brazil
Authors: Cardim Sérgio Tosi , Seixas Mércia , Tabacow Victor Bittencourt Dutra , Taroda Alessandra , Carneiro Priscilla Gomes , Martins Thais Agostinho , Barros Luiz Daniel de , Minutti Ana Flávia , Chryssafidis Andreas Lazaros , Vidotto Odilon , Garcia João Luis
Published: February 2018

Abstract Bovine coccidiosis is a disease of major importance in cattle herds across the world. The disorder mainly affects young calves, and E. bovis and E. zuernii are considered the most pathogenic species of the genus, however, E. alabamensis have been described in grazing calves. In this study, the prevalence of Eimeria spp. was evaluated in calves on dairy farms in the northern region of the state of Paraná, Brazil. Four hundred calves on 44 dairy farms were tested for the presence of coccidian oocysts. The positives were re-examined and the oocysts were morphometrically analyzed for species identification. All the farms were contaminated and 205 animals (51.25%) presented Eimeria spp. oocysts. Among these, 146 animals (71.22%) were co-infected by two or more species of coccidia. Ten species of Eimeria were identified: E. bovis (in 30.25% of the positive samples), E. alabamensis (26.75%), E. zuernii (22.00%), E. ellipsoidalis (18.50%), E. auburnensis (13.75%), E. canadensis (8.00%), E. cylindrica (7.25%), E. subspherica (5.00%), E. bukidnonensis (3.00%) and E. brasiliensis (0.75%). This study demonstrates the high prevalence of Eimeria spp. in the northern region of Paraná, Brazil, and detection for the first time in our region the pathogenic species E. alabamensis.
Comparative study of three xenic media culture for cultivation of Balantidium coli strains
Authors: Barbosa Alynne da Silva , Cardozo Matheus Lessa , Dib Laís Verdan , Fonseca Ana Beatriz Monteiro , Uchôa Claudia Maria Antunes , Bastos Otilio Machado Pereira , Amendoeira Maria Regina Reis
Published: February 2018

Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate the growth rate of Balantidium coli in three xenic media cultures. Between 2013 and 2015, 10 B. coli isolates obtained from feces of Cynomolgus macaques, and 30 isolates from feces of pigs were studied. An inoculum of 500 trophozoites was transferred to tubes containing LES, TYSGM-9 and Pavlova media. These cultures were evaluated at incubation times of 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours. In most of strains analyzed wasn’t showed significant difference in the growth rate comparing TYSGM-9 and Pavlova media (Wilcoxon p>0.016). In Pavlova medium, the trophozoites showed a maximum growth at 72 hours with significant difference when compared with the times of 24 h and 96 h (Wilcoxon <0.008). In LES, viable trophozoites were observed until 24 hours, with a significant difference (Friedman p<0.05, Wilcoxon p<0.016) in the number of parasite cells compared with Pavlova and TYSGM-9 media cultures. Thus, LES medium seemed to be less adequate than the other media for maintenance of B. coli. Despite the satisfactory results in TYSGM-9, Pavlova medium was considered ideal for the maintenance of this protozoan strain, guaranteeing the viability of the parasite with subculture every three days, presenting lower costs.
Neospora caninum in properties in the west region of Paraná, Brazil: prevalence and risk factors
Authors: Snak Alessandra , Garcia Felipe Gustavo , Lara Arielle Aparecida , Pena Hilda Fátima Jesus , Osaki Silvia Cristina
Published: February 2018

Abstract Neospora caninum is a heteroxenous protozoa, whose definitive hosts are canids and intermediate hosts are herbivores, and is of great importance in cattle. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of N. caninum in dairy cattle and dogs, to detect the presence of the protozoa at the molecular level in aborted fetuses, and to identify the risk factors associated with infection in properties in the western region of the state of Paraná. For this study, 600 bovine serum samples from 60 properties, 163 canine serum samples from 52 properties and 17 bovine fetuses from nine properties were collected. Data were collected using an epidemiological questionnaire to verify the risk factors. Serum samples were analyzed using the indirect fluorescent antibody test. Fetal tissues were analyzed using polymerase chain reaction and subsequent DNA sequencing. Of the bovine samples, 23.67% were positive for N. caninum. Among the canine samples, 11.66% were positive for N. caninum. Risk factors in cattle were history of abortion, low milk production, extensive breeding, and Jersey breed (p<0.05). Protozoan DNA was detected in 52.94% of the 17 fetuses and the sequencing presented high similarity with N. caninum.
Parasites of ornamental fish commercialized in Macapá, Amapá State (Brazil)
Authors: Hoshino Érico de Melo , Hoshino Maria Danielle Figueiredo Guimarães , Tavares-Dias Marcos
Published: February 2018

Abstract This study investigated the parasites fauna of four freshwater ornamental fish species in aquarium shops of Macapá, Amapá State, in addition to survey the commercialized fish species and sanitary conditions of aquarium shops. Different native and non-native ornamental fish species were found in aquarium shops, mainly Poecilidae. We examined 30 specimens of Xiphophorus maculatus, 30 Danio rerio, 30 Paracheirodon axelrodi, and 30 Corydoras ephippifer for parasites. Of the 120 fish examined, 22.5% were parasitized by one or more species and a total of 438 parasites were collected and identified. Parasites such as: Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, Monogenea, undermined Digenea metacercariae, Acanthostomum sp. metacercariae, Camallanus spp., Bothriocephalus acheilognathi and Echinorhynchus sp. infected the hosts examined. Endoparasites in the larval stage showed the greatest diversity and Camallanus spp. was found in all hosts species examined. Paracheirodon axelrodi (43.3%) was the most parasitized host, while C. ephippifer (6.7%) was the least parasitized. Despite the low ectoparasites level, six species of endoparasites was observed, demonstrating that prophylactic and quarantine procedures were not fully adequate. Therefore, failures in prophylactic procedures on any link in the production industry of ornamental fish may cause parasite transmission to ornamental fish captured in different environments and localities.
First molecular data for Lernaea cyprinacea (Copepoda: Cyclopoida) infesting Odontesthes bonariensis, a commercially important freshwater fish in Argentina
Authors: Soares Iris Aparecida , Salinas Víctor , Ponti Omar del , Mancini Miguel Alberto , Luque José Luis
Published: February 2018

Abstract Parasitic copepods of the family Lernaeidae are often found infesting freshwater fishes worldwide. They cause lernaeosis, a disease that can lead to serious pathogenic effects on their fish hosts. The most common lernaeid is the Lernaea cyprinacea, which has been widely introduced through importation of tropical fishes, e.g. cyprinids. In South America, it is one of the most common parasites both in wild and in farmed fish in the central region of Argentina. The silverside Odontesthes bonariensis is the most important fish of the sport fisheries of Argentina and one of the fish most affected by lernaeosis. Six specimens of copepods were collected from 30 specimens of O. bonariensis collected in a Pampean shallow lake (33°25'28”S 62°53'56”W) of Córdoba (Argentina). The 28S rRNA gene of L. cyprinacea was amplified by means of PCR to obtain the 28S rDNA sequence. The sequence obtained of this parasite from Argentina showed high genetic similarity with those from various geographical origins. The present study provided molecular characterization of L. cyprinacea in South America for the first time.
Strength and consolidation characteristics of clay with geotextile-encased sand column
Authors: Xu Youwei , Methiwala Jayamini , Williams David J. , Serati Mehdi
Published: February 2018

Installing sand columns in clays is a common ground improvement technique used to treat soft soils, and the inclusion of geotextile to encase the sand column can further improve the performance of the reinforced clay composite. In this work, the shear strength and consolidation characteristics of clay, clay with an ordinary sand column (OSC) and clay with a geotextile encased sand column (GESC) were investigated by carrying out laboratory direct shear and oedometer tests to study the response of the reinforced clay composite under both lateral and vertical loading conditions. It was found that the OSC and GESC significantly increased the shear strength of the clay, mainly by improving the friction angle, with little impact on the apparent cohesion. Furthermore, the OSC and GESC reduced the compression index, swell index, and recompression index of the clay to some extent. The secondary compression indexes obtained from the reloading stage were lower than those from the initial loading stage, indicating that over-consolidated clay has a lower secondary compression index than normally consolidated clay. The coefficients of consolidation showed an upward trend as the effective consolidation stress increased. In addition, the compressibility and hydraulic conductivity tended to decrease with increasing effective consolidation stress.
Perinatal Outcomes of 40 Pregnancies with Familial Mediterranean Fever
Authors: ALICI DAVUTOĞLU Ebru , ÖZEL Ayşegül , ERENEL Hakan , MADAZLI Rıza
Published: February 2018

Objective
: To
evaluate maternal and fetal outcomes of  pregnancies diagnosed with Familial
Mediterranean Fever (FMF)

Methods
:  Retrospective analysis of 40 pregnancies
diagnosed with FMF who received antenatal care at our perinatology unit between
2012 -2017 included in this clinical study. Clinical characteristics of
patients, perinatal and maternal outcomes were evaluated.

Results
: The
mean patient age was 30.75 ±6.15 and the nulliparity rate was 42,5 %. The mean
duration of illness was found to be 8,36 ± 5.44 years. 7 patients had an attack
during pregnancy. 90 % of the patients received medical treatment. Mean gestational
age at delivery was 37,3±4.5 ,  mean birth weight was 3115±547 g.  Preterm delivery, fetal
growth restriction and  preeclampsia
rates were 10, 5, 10 % respectively. Fetal and neonatal loss, congenital
anomalous birth was not observed.

Conclusion:
Multidisciplinary approach to the care of 
pregnancy diagnosed with FMF  is
associated with good maternal and fetal outcomes.
Optimal Phase Balancing Planning for Loss Reduction in Distribution Systems using a Specialized Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Granada Echeverri Mauricio , Gallego Rendón Ramón Alfonso , López Lezama Jesús María
Published: February 2018

Unbalanced operation of distribution systems deteriorates power quality andincreases investment and operation costs. Feeder reconfiguration and phaseswapping are the two main approaches for load balancing, being the formermore difficult to execute due to the reduced number of sectionalizing switchesavailable in most distribution systems. On the other hand, phase swappingconstitutes a direct, effective and low cost alternative for load balancing. The main contribution of this paper is the proposal of an optimization model anda solution technique for phase balancing planning in distribution systems. Asregards the optimization model, a mixed integer nonlinear programming formulationis proposed. On the other hand, the proposed solution techniqueconsists on a specialized genetic algorithm. To show the effectiveness of theproposed approach, several tests are carried out with two distribution systemsof 37 and 19 buses, this last one with different load models. Results showedthat in addition to the achievement of the primary objective of loss reduction,phase balancing allows obtaining other technical benefits such as improvementof voltage profile and alleviation of congested lines.
Reutilización de un residuo de la industria petroquímica como adición al cemento portland
Authors: Torres Agredo Janneth , Trochez Serna Jenny , Mejía de Gutierrez Ruby
Published: February 2018

En el presente artículo se estudia la posibilidad de utilizar un residuo de la industria petroquímica, como sustitución parcial del cemento Portland, evaluando la presencia de elementos contaminantes en el residuo y su encapsulación, una vez se haya confinado con el cemento. Lo anterior, con el fin de determinar si su uso como material de construcción, puede o no causar un efecto negativo al medio ambiente. El residuo, denominado catalizador usado de craqueo catalítico (FCC), es un material que está compuesto por una zeolita tipo Y, dispersa en una matriz de óxidos inorgánicos. Se aplicó la técnica de TCLP (del inglés Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure), en morteros adicionados con un 20%, de FCC con respecto a la cantidad de cemento. Los resultados mostraron que el catalizador no representa un problema desde el punto de vista de la lixiviación de elementos, tales como el As, Pb, Zn, Cr y La, los cuales estuvieron por debajo de los límites permisibles. Adicionalmente, se evaluó la actividad puzolánica del FCC, a partir de la norma ASTM C311, donde se demuestra la efectividad del residuo como adición cementicia. Con los resultados, se destaca la importancia de la reutilización de un residuo de la industria petroquímica, que además de lograr disminuir la cantidad de cemento a utilizar, mejora las resistencias mecánicas de los materiales que lo contienen.
Estimación bayesiana de una proporción bajo error de estimación asimétrico
Authors: Correa Morales Juan Carlos , Salazar Uribe Juan Carlos
Published: February 2018

El proceso de estimación de una proporción relacionada con una pregunta que puede ser altamente sensible para el encuestado, puede generar respuestas que no necesariamente coinciden con la realidad. Para reducir la probabilidad de respuestas falsas a este tipo de preguntas algunos autores han propuesto técnicas de respuesta aleatorizada asumiendo un error de observación asimétrico. En este artículo se presenta una generalización al caso donde se asume un error simétrico lo cual puede ser un supuesto poco realista en la práctica. Se deduce la función de verosimilitud bajo el supuesto de error de estimación asimétrico.

Con esto se pretende que en la práctica se cuente con un método alternativo para reducir la probabilidad de respuestas falsas. Asumiendo distribuciones a priori informativas se encuentra una expresión para la distribución posterior. Puesto que esta última no tiene una expresión cerrada es necesario usar el muestreador de Gibbs en el proceso de estimación. Esta técnica se ilustra usando datos reales sobre consumo de drogas recolectados por la Oficina de Bienestar de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Medellín.
Pronóstico de series de tiempo con tendencia y ciclo estacional usando el modelo airline y redes neuronales artificiales
Authors: Velásquez J D , Franco C J
Published: February 2018

Muchas series de tiempo con tendencia y ciclos estacionales son exitosamente modeladas y pronosticadas usando el modelo airline de Box y Jenkins; sin embargo, la presencia de no linealidades en los datos son despreciadas por este modelo. En este artículo, se propone una nueva versión no lineal del modelo airline; para esto, se reemplaza la componente lineal de promedios móviles por un perceptrón multicapa. El modelo propuesto es usado para pronosticar dos series de tiempo benchmark; se encontró que el modelo propuesto es capaz de pronosticar las series de tiempo con mayor precisión que otras aproximaciones tradicionales.
Inverse-FEM Characterization of a Brain Tissue Phantom to Simulate Compression and Indentation
Authors: Mesa-Múnera Elizabeth , Ramírez–Salazar Juan F , Boulanger Pierre , Branch John W
Published: February 2018

The realistic simulation of tool-tissue interactions is necessary for the development of surgical simulators and one of the key element for it realism is accurate bio-mechanical tissue models. In this paper, we determined the mechanical properties of soft tissue by minimizing the diﬀerence between experimental measurements and the analytical or simulated solution of the deformation. Then, we selected the best model parameters that ﬁt the experimental data to simulate a bonded compression and a needle indentation with a ﬂat-tip. We show that the inverse FEM allows accurate material property estimation. We also validated our results using multiple tool-tissue interactions over the same specimen.
Reproducing Kernel Element Method for Galerkin Solution of Elastostatic Problems
Authors: Juha Mario J
Published: February 2018

The Reproducing Kernel Element Method (RKEM) is a relatively new technique developed to have two distinguished features: arbitrary high order smoothness and arbitrary interpolation order of the shape functions. This paper provides a tutorial on the derivation and computational implementation of RKEM for Galerkin discretizations of linear elastostatic problems for one and two dimensional space. A key characteristic of RKEM is that it do not require mid-side nodes in the elements to increase the interpolatory power of its shape functions, and contrary to meshless methods, the same mesh used to construct the shape functions is used for integration of the stiffness matrix. Furthermore, some issues about the quadrature used for integration arediscussed in this paper. Its hopes that this may attracts the attention of mathematicians.
gDNA Extraction of Eucalypts pauciflora for full genome sequencing v1
Authors: Morales Suarez Alejandro , Rutherford Susan
Published: February 2018

This extraction protocol follows the DArT DNA Extraction protocol but contains modifications (including increasing the concentration of PVP to 4 %
16S Metagenomic Sequencing Library Preparation (Modified version of Illumina) v1
Authors: WT Wei Khine
Published: February 2018

Metagenomic studies are commonly performed by analyzing the prokaryotic 16S ribosomal RNA (16S rRNA) gene. This protocol describes a workflow for preparing samples for sequencing the V3-V4 regions of the 16S rRNA gene.
Autologous platelet-rich plasma for topical application as regenerative therapy in dogs v1
Authors: Maria TAMBELLA Adolfo , SERRI Evelina , Rita ATTILI Anna
Published: February 2018

This protocol describes a step-by-step procedure for the production of autologous platelet-rich plasma for topical application in dogs. This protocol was used in the following publication: Tambella AM, Attili AR, Dini F, Palumbo Piccionello A, Vullo C, Serri E, Scrollavezza P, Dupré G. Autologous platelet gel to treat chronic decubital ulcers: a randomized, blind controlled clinical trial in dogs. Veterinary Surgery, 43(6), 2014: 726-733. (ISSN: 0161-3499) (DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2014.12148.x). http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2014.12148.x/full
Injectable autologous platelet-rich plasma for regenerative medicine in donkeys v1
Authors: Maria TAMBELLA Adolfo , SERRI Evelina , LAUS Fulvio , Rita ATTILI Anna
Published: February 2018

A step-by-step procedure for autologous platelet-rich plasma production was developed for topical percutaneous injection in donkeys. This protocol was used in the following publication: Faillace V, Tambella AM, Fratini M, Paggi E, Dini F, Laus F. Use of autologous platelet-rich plasma for a delayed consolidation of a tibial fracture in a young donkey. The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 79(3), 2017: 618-622. (ISSN: 0916-7250) (DOI: 10.1292/jvms.16-0400) https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.16-0400 https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jvms/79/3/79_16-0400/_pdf/-char/en
The effect of 12 weeks of water-aerobics on health status and physical fitness: an ecological approach. v1
Authors: Pereira Neiva Henrique , Brandão Faíl Luís , Izquierdo Mikel , Cardoso Marques Mário , Almeida Marinho Daniel
Published: February 2018

Water-aerobics has been purposed as an attractive alternative to land-based exercise for achieving improved health and fitness in populations with orthopaedic or musculoskeletal limitations, excess adiposity or other medical recommendations. This is reflected in the growing interest of scientific community on this matter, increasing the publications in the last few years. Despite this increase of interest by participants and sports community, it seems not clear what might be the benefits that water-aerobics lessons provide to adult population. Some studies evidenced improvements in physical fitness, aerobic capacity, strength, flexibility, but some pointed the opposite conclusions (Barbosa et al., 2009; Benelli et al., 2004). In this sense, it is understood that there is no uniformity and clarity of results maybe because of the testing and procedures used, because there is likely to exist some differences between those evidences reported by studies and real practice. So, regarding the effects of aquatic exercitation in health status and physical fitness, the main gaps that could be highlighted in scientific research are the lack of longitudinal studies on several other health variables (i.e. blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol) in usual practitioners and the gap between the laboratorial context and the real-venue context (Bergamin et al., 2012; Delevatti et al., 2015; Volaklis et al., 2007). The main purpose of the present study is to verify the effects of a 12-week water aerobics program on health indicators (lipid profile and blood pressure) and physical fitness (strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, and body composition) in adults and older adults. This project would allow to develop a master thesis and the results should also be published in a scientific journal to knowledge the scientific community and water-related professionals.
The effect of 12 weeks of water-aerobics on health status and physical fitness: an ecological approach. v2
Authors: Pereira Neiva Henrique , Brandão Faíl Luís , Izquierdo Mikel , Cardoso Marques Mário , Almeida Marinho Daniel
Published: February 2018

Water-aerobics has been purposed as an attractive alternative to land-based exercise for achieving improved health and fitness in populations with orthopaedic or musculoskeletal limitations, excess adiposity or other medical recommendations. This is reflected in the growing interest of scientific community on this matter, increasing the publications in the last few years. Despite this increase of interest by participants and sports community, it seems not clear what might be the benefits that water-aerobics lessons provide to adult population. Some studies evidenced improvements in physical fitness, aerobic capacity, strength, flexibility, but some pointed the opposite conclusions (Barbosa et al., 2009; Benelli et al., 2004). In this sense, it is understood that there is no uniformity and clarity of results maybe because of the testing and procedures used, because there is likely to exist some differences between those evidences reported by studies and real practice. So, regarding the effects of aquatic exercitation in health status and physical fitness, the main gaps that could be highlighted in scientific research are the lack of longitudinal studies on several other health variables (i.e. blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol) in usual practitioners and the gap between the laboratorial context and the real-venue context (Bergamin et al., 2012; Delevatti et al., 2015; Volaklis et al., 2007). The main purpose of the present study is to verify the effects of a 12-week water aerobics program on health indicators (lipid profile and blood pressure) and physical fitness (strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, and body composition) in adults and older adults. This project would allow to develop a master thesis and the results should also be published in a scientific journal to knowledge the scientific community and water-related professionals.
Influencia del atractivo físico en la percepción de la inteligencia y de la extraversión./ Physical attractiveness influence on the perception of the intelligence and extraversion.
Authors: Postigo-Gutiérrez Alvaro , García-Cueto Eduardo
Published: February 2018

RESUMENAntecedentes: El objetivo de la investigación es estudiar la influencia del atractivo físico en la construcción del prejuicio sobre la inteligencia y la extraversión. Método: La muestra fue incidental. Estuvo compuesta por 628 personas con edades comprendidas entre los 16 y los 80 años, y un 47,4% fueron mujeres. Como instrumentos de evaluación se han utilizado seis escalas de comparaciones binarias, las cuales se construyeron con 20 fotografías de estudiantes universitarios (10 de mujeres y 10 de hombres). Como condicionante del prejuicio se tuvo en cuenta la variable de atractivo físico. Resultados: Se pone de manifiesto que el atractivo físico influye en la percepción de las personas a la hora de estimar subjetivamente la inteligencia y la extraversión. Conclusiones: El atractivo físico puede llegar a ser relevante en aspectos importantes de la vida debido a su influencia a la hora de prejuzgar cualidades de las personas como la inteligencia y la extraversión, por lo que se confirma el estereotipo de “lo que es bello es bueno”.ABSTRACTBackground: The goal of this investigation is to study the influence of physical attractiveness in the construction of prejudice about intelligence and extraversion. Method: The sample was incidental. It consisted of 628 people with ages between 16 to 80 years old, and 47,4% were women. The evaluation system included six binary comparison scales, which were developed using 20 college students’ photographs (10 men and 10 women). As a judgement-conditioning fact the variable of physical attractiveness was taken into account. Results: The study shows that physical attractiveness influences the perception of intelligence and extraversion in people. Conclusions: Physical attractiveness can be relevant in some aspects of life due to its influence when first judging the intelligence and extraversion of a person. Therefore let the Spanish proverb ‘Lo que es bello es bueno’ (What is beautiful is good) be confirmed.
La reivindicación cultural e identitaria a través de la autotraducción: el caso de la poesía autotraducida de Xuan Bello del asturiano al español
Authors: Flores Silva Beatriz
Published: February 2018

La autotraducción es un fenómeno que siempre ha estado presente, sobre todo, en aquellos sistemas socioculturales de gran riqueza lingüística y cultural. Este es el caso del sistema peninsular, donde cada vez más autores bilingües deciden escribir sus obras en una lengua minoritaria y, después, autotraducirlas al español. En este trabajo, se toma como objeto de análisis la poesía autotraducida del asturiano al español de Xuan Bello. Así, se observará si la autotraducción permite a este autor traductor, por un lado, trasladar sus reivindicaciones culturales a otro sistema ajeno al asturiano; y, por otro lado, definir su identidad individual.Palabras clave: autotraducción, poesía, asturiano, español, cultura, identidad.Self-translation is a phenomenon which has always been present, most of all in those sociocultural systems characterized by both their linguistic and cultural richness. One of those is the Spanish peninsular system where more and more bilingual authors tend to write their works in a minor language and subsequently translate them into Spanish. The aim of this paper is to research Xuan Bello’s self-translated poetry from Asturian into Spanish. That way it will be considered whether selftranslation helps this author-translator: on the one hand, to transfer his cultural demands; on the other hand, to define his individual identity.Keywords: self-translation, poetry, Asturian, Spanish, culture, identity.
Aplicaciones móviles para personas mayores: un estudio sobre su estrategia actual / Mobile applications for the elderly: a study of their current strategy
Authors: González Oñate Cristina , Fanjul Peyró Carlos
Published: February 2018

RESUMENEspaña es una de las sociedades occidentales con un mayor colectivo envejecido. A su vez, es un país en el que existe un alto desarrollo de las tecnologías. Esta es la doble cara de una situación resultante que ha provocado una gran brecha digital entre las personas mayores y el uso de las tecnologías de la información. Este trabajo analiza los principales hábitos de uso y consumo de las aplicaciones móviles que están destinadas a personas mayores pero, sobre todo, el nivel de conocimiento y preparación que tienen sobre las mismas. La finalidad es comprobar si la competencia mediática en materia tecnológica de nuestros mayores es la adecuada respecto a la oferta concreta actual. Para ello, se ha utilizado una metodología basada en encuestas de elaboración propia y realizadas a la población española en las que se retratan tanto el conocimiento de las principales aplicaciones para personas mayores, los hábitos de uso y consumo, así como el interés o no por parte de los mayores en la formación en nuevas tecnologías para realizar un mayor uso de este tipo de aplicaciones destinadas a ellos.Palabras Clave: Aplicaciones móviles, conocimiento, motivación, estrategia.ABSTRACTSpain is one of the western societies with a greater aged collective. In turn, it is a country in which there is a high development of technologies. This is the double face of a resulting situation that has caused a large digital divide between older people and the use of information technologies. This paper analyzes the main habits of use and consumption of mobile applications that are aimed at older people but, above all, the level of knowledge and preparation they have on them. The purpose is to check if the media competence in technological matters of our elders is adequate with respect to the current concrete offer. For this purpose, a methodology based on self-prepared surveys has been used and made to the Spanish population in which both the knowledge of the main applications for older people, the habits of use and consumption, as well as the interest or not in part of the majors in the formation in new technologies to realize a greater use of this type of applications destined to them.Keywords: Mobile applications, knowledge, motivation, strategy.
Inclusión digital y envejecimiento activo: la participación de los mayores en las redes sociales / Digital inclusion and active aging: the participation of the elderly in social networks
Authors: Casado Muñoz Raquel , Lezcano Barbero Fernando
Published: February 2018

RESUMENLa formación a lo largo de la vida y la participación en la sociedad del conocimiento se unen actualmente para facilitar el envejecimiento activo y saludable. El incremento general del uso de Internet y las evidencias científicas acerca de los beneficios físicos y psicológicos que suponen las redes sociales para la inclusión digital y social de las personas mayores, nos lleva a investigar sobre el uso y percepción que tienen de ellas una muestra de 183 mayores matriculados en el Programa Interuniversitario de la Experiencia de la Universidad de Burgos. Se utiliza un método mixto, específicamente una estrategia secuencial transformativa, aplicando un cuestionario ad hoc basado en un instrumento previo. Los resultados apuntan a un espectacular aumento del uso de redes como WhatsApp, Facebook y Twitter en los últimos 5 años, particularmente en el caso de las mujeres. Se encuentran cinco tipos de actitud antes las redes: positiva absoluta, positiva, positiva crítica, negativa y desinterés. Los mayores quieren continuar aprendiendo para manejar estas y otras herramientas con seguridad y privacidad. Esa postura favorable a la tecnología sitúa a los programas educativos de alfabetización mediática dentro de las buenas y necesarias prácticas en la formación permanente de las personas que envejecen.Palabras Clave: inclusión digital, personas mayores, envejecimiento activo, internet, redes sociales.ABSTRACTLifelong learning and participation in the knowledge society are now linked to facilitate active and healthy ageing. Based on the constant increment on the use of the Internet, and the scientific evidence on the physical and psychological benefits that the social networks yield, we explore the use and perception of these technologies on a sample of 183 elderly from the “Programa Interuniversitario de la Experiencia” from the University of Burgos. We use a mixed method. More specifically, a sequential transformative strategy, presenting an ad-hoc questionnaire based on a previous study. The results indicate a strong growth on the use of social networks like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter in the last five years, particularly, in the case of women. There are five types of attitudes towards networks: absolute positive, positive, critical positive, negative and disinterest. The elderly people want to learn how to use these tools with security and privacy. This attitude towards technology makes educational media literacy programmes a necessary practice within the field of permanent formation.Keywords: digital inclusion, older adults, active aging, Internet, social networking sites.
Inclusión social y digital en Asturias: El uso de las tecnologías emergentes entre las personas mayores / Social and digital inclusion: Usage of emerging technologies by elderly people in Asturias
Authors: Agudo Prado Susana , Álvarez-Arregui Emilio , Rodríguez Martín Alejandro , Rosal Fraga María Isabel
Published: February 2018

RESUMENLas personas mayores usuarias de las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC) son el objeto de estudio en la presente investigación. Un análisis previo nos permite afirmar que la población mayor tan sólo hace uso de las TIC en un porcentaje poco representativo respecto al peso poblacional que los mayores tienen en la sociedad asturiana. Así, se hace necesario conocer de estos mayores, usuarios de las tecnologías emergentes, sus rasgos diferenciadores (de tipo personal y socio-demográfico), con el propósito de orientar unas pautas de actuación claras que permitan extender su uso a otras personas mayores favoreciendo, así, el envejecimiento activo. De ahí que el diseño mixto de la investigación vaya orientado a conocer en profundidad el nuevo perfil de las personas mayores usuarias de las tecnologías emergentes en Asturias.Palabras Clave: TIC, personas mayores, sociedad de la información, aprendizaje.ABSTRACTElderly people that use Information Technology and Communication (ICT) in Asturias are the object of study in the present investigation. A preliminary analysis allows affirming that elderly population that makes use of ICTs is a very small percentage of the total elderly population in Asturias. Thus, it is necessary to know the distinguishing characteristics (personal and socio-demographic) of this elderly users of Information Technologies and Communication, with the purpose of establishing some clear guidelines that allow extending ICS’s use to other elderly people. This is the reason why the mixed design of the investigation is focused in knowing in depth the profile of the elderly users of Information Technology and Communication in Asturias.Keywords: ICT, Elderly people, TIC, information society, learning.
Envejecimiento activo: un cambio de paradigma sobre el envejecimiento y la vejez / Active Aging: a change of paradigm on aging and old age
Authors: Limón Mendizabal M.ª Rosario
Published: February 2018

RESUMENEl envejecimiento activo, donde está presente el concepto de educación y aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida, va dirigido a todos los grupos de edad, especialmente a las personas mayores. Éste representa, aborda y nos descubre valores sociales necesarios en la actualidad: autonomía, participación, solidaridad intergeneracional, convivencia, tolerancia, ciudadanía, diálogo... Con el envejecimiento activo, se buscan no solo objetivos de salud sino también objetivos sociales de independencia, de movilidad en el sentido más amplio de la palabra, de facilitar la posibilidad de desarrollar programas y trabajos que, constituyan una continuidad con lo que ha sido la vida previa de cada uno y contribuyan al bien común. Mientras para algunos supone una continuidad de lo que ha sido la vida previa, para otros será un inicio. La persona mayor debe proponérselo, pero la sociedad en su conjunto debe facilitar su realización. Sin duda, el empoderamiento y aprendizajes en la vejez conforman una herramienta para ello. En los últimos años, y dentro del marco de una sociedad inclusiva y longeva, se está teniendo en cuenta el envejecimiento no sólo de la población en general, sino el envejecimiento de las personas con discapacidad. Hoy día, la discapacidad no significa minoría de edad permanente.Palabras Clave: Aprendizaje Permanente, Envejecimiento Activo, Empoderamiento, Personas Mayores, Discapacidad.ABSTRACTActive aging in which the concept of education and learning is presented throughout life, and is aimed at all age groups, especially the elderly people. This represents, addresses and shows social values needed today: autonomy, participation, intergenerational solidarity, coexistence, tolerance, citizenship, dialogue ... With active aging, health objectives are sought as well as social goals of independence, mobility in the broadest sense of the word, to facilitate the possibility of developing work programs and constitute a continuity with what has been the previous life of each and serve the common benefit. While for some this is a continuation of what has been a previous life, for others it will be a start. The elderly people should propose it, but society would have to facilitate its implementation. Certainly, empowerment and learning in the old age are a tool for this. In recent years, and within the framework of an inclusive and long-lived society, we are taking into account the aging not only of the population in general, but also the aging of people with disabilities. Today, disability does not mean a permanent minority.Keywords: Lifelong Learning, Active Ageing, Empowerment, Elderly people, Disability.