bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ASPECTOS LEGAIS AMBIENTAIS E SUA INFLUÊNCIA NOS CUSTOS DA ATIVIDADE MINERÁRIA DE BAUXITA: O EXEMPLO DA ALCOA, POÇOS DE CALDAS (MG), BRASIL
Authors: Camargo Serguei Aily Franco de , Surgik Ana Carolina Santos
Published: January 2017

A atividade de mineração é regulamentada em níveis. Além dos dispositivos legais em nível federal, a legislação ambiental estadual de Minas Gerais é mais restritiva e exigente, onerando a atividade através do estabelecimento de obrigações que visam à proteção ambiental. De acordo com o Departamento de Mineração da Companhia Geral de Minas (CGM/Alcoa Alumínio S.A.), desde 1979 tem sido

realizada reabilitação de áreas mineradas em Poços de Caldas. No entanto, estimativas anteriores da empresa sobre recursos financeiros, humanos e demais tipos de insumos não distinguiam os gastos com a reabilitação de áreas degradadas. Por isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa entre 2000 e 2001, com o objetivo de auxiliar o processo de tomada de decisões sobre a alocação de recursos em projetos de

reparação de danos ambientais. Especificamente, buscou-se: a) descrever o contexto legal em que a atividade de mineração de bauxita se insere e; b) estimar os custos de

reabilitação de áreas degradadas. Foi identificado que as estimativas de gastos com reabilitação de áreas degradadas está abaixo do que é efetivamente praticado pela

empresa, por ausência de documentação contábil distinta para as atividades praticadas no setor ambiental.
PROCESSOS DE PRODUÇÃO DE COMPOSTOS DE LIXO E A SUA QUALIDADE COMO FERTILIZANTE ORGÂNICO
Authors: Silva Fabio Cesar da , Chitolina José Carlos , Ballestero Serafim Daniel , Voigtel Soraya Despina Santos , Melo José Roberto Baulio de
Published: January 2017

A compostagem do lixo orgânico realizado de maneira correta apresenta ganhos reais à sociedade e benefícios incontestáveis para o gerenciamento público de resíduos sólidos no município. Os sistemas FABER-AMBRA® de pré-tratamento de resíduos sólidos domiciliares e DANO de compostagem de resíduo orgânico foram comparados, em termos de qualidade dos compostos orgânicos gerados para uso na agricultura. O sistema DANO utiliza um cilindro rotativo para acelerar a taxa inicial de compostagem e está sendo aplicado nas cidades de São José dos Campos e de São Paulo (Vila Leopoldina). Os materiais permanecem dentro dos bioestabilizadores por dois a três dias com velocidade de rotação superior a 1,5 rpm. O produto resultante é chamado de pré-composto e não possui qualidade suficiente para uso agrícola “in natura”, devido a sua maturação incompleta e à carga patogênica elevada. Portanto, torna-se necessário terminar a compostagem em leiras, mantendo esses materiais nos pátios para atingir o nível de maturação aceitável para fins agrícolas. Na unidade de Vila Leopoldina, utiliza-se o processo DANO modificado com aumento na velocidade ou com menor período de permanência do material orgânico nos bioestabilizadores, necessitando assim, de um maior tempo nos pátios, para a maturação. O material bioestabilizado produzido pelo sistema FABER-AMBRA®, em São Sebastião-SP, com seis a nove meses de maturação, tem as características de maturidade adequadas para reduzir o volume e a carga orgânica e, conseqüentemente, aumentar a vida útil do aterro, possuindo, no entanto, teores de metais pesados altos para serem utilizados como fertilizantes orgânicos a serem aplicados na agricultura.
PROPOSTA DE MATRIZ PARA LEVANTAMENTO E AVALIAÇÃO DE IMPACTOS DE VIZINHANÇA
Authors: Lollo José Augusto de , Rohm Sergio Antonio
Published: January 2017

O Estudo de Impacto de Vizinhança, instituído pela Lei 10.257/2001, é o instrumento legal disponível para a avaliação de impactos ambientais urbanos devidos à implantação de novos empreendimentos. Tal estudo engloba um grande número de intervenções no meio, de impactos possíveis, e de componentes ambientais afetados, o que torna bastante complexo sua execução. Em tal situação, a

matriz de impactos é uma técnica muito útil, pois permite a identificação e a avaliação dos impactos de forma simples, ágil, e bastante flexível. A matriz proposta leva em conta cada uma das fases de implantação do empreendimento, os impactos esperados e os componentes ambientais afetados em cada caso. É também proposta uma classificação de impactos de vizinhança em quatro grupos: impactos no meio

físico, impactos urbanísticos, impactos na infra-estrutura urbana, e em saneamento e qualidade de vida.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DO RESÍDUO DE CONSTRUÇÃO E DEMOLIÇÃO (RCD) RECICLADO
Authors: Silva Robson Willians Costa , Arnosti Jr Sergio
Published: January 2017

O desenvolvimento das cidades brasileiras aumenta o consumo de materiais de construção civil, conseqüentemente gerando grande quantidade de Resíduos de Construção e Demolição (RCD). Na cidade de Piracicaba, através da Empresa de Desenvolvimento Habitacional de Piracicaba (EMDHAP), o RCD está sendo reciclado e posteriormente utilizado na confecção de blocos e pisos para vedação, nas

aterragens e revestimento primário, em logradouros sem pavimentação, realizados pela prefeitura municipal. Mas inúmeras prefeituras e empresas privadas estão

utilizando o RCD reciclado, sem conhecer as suas propriedades físicas e principalmente químicas, bem como a sua classificação perante a norma regulamentadora a NBR 10004. O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar o RCD

reciclado. Para tanto foram realizadas análises físicas e químicas através das quais constatou-se que o RCD reciclado tem potencial tecnológico para confecção de blocos de concreto, pisos, base e sub-base de pavimentação, etc., baixa variabilidade de suas propriedades físicas, devido às amostras serem obtidas após a etapa de homogeneização de cada lote, e no que diz respeito às propriedades químicas, o

resíduo apresentou grande variabilidade em alguns parâmetros. Quanto à classificação do RCD reciclado da EMDHAP é um resíduo Classe II A – não inerte, segundo a NBR 10004, (2004) e é um resíduo Classe II – não inerte, segundo a NBR 10004 (1987)
CRESCIMENTO DE MUDAS DE Anadenanthera falcata, EM CASA-DE-VEGETAÇÃO, INOCULADAS COM RIZÓBIO E MICORRIZAS
Authors: Almeida Alex Fernando , Raymundo-Junior Olavo
Published: January 2017

Estudo realizado em casa-de-vegetação, as sementes de Anadenanthera falcata (Benth.) Speg. (angico-do-cerrado) foram inoculadas com rizóbio e esporos de fungos micorrízicos para testar o crescimento de mudas em solo obtido de uma área desmatada de cerrado “sensu strictu”. As mudas foram monitoradas mensalmente por doze meses, medindo-se altura, número de folhas e diâmetro do caule. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que a dupla inoculação com rizóbio e fungos micorrízicos melhoraram a formação de nódulos no sistema radicular em 341% e a colonização por micorrizas/cm de raiz em 226%. Diferenças foram observadas no crescimento de plantas com respeito à altura, diâmetro do caule e peso seco de folhas, caule e raízes quando comparado inoculação com rizóbio ou rizóbio + fungos micorrízicos.
ELECTROCHEMICAL TREATMENT OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRY WASTEWATER USING STEEL AND TIRUO2 ELECTRODES
Authors: Régis Gisela C. , Bidoia Edério D.
Published: January 2017

The treatment of chemical industry wastewater by an electrochemical method was investigated using steel and TiRuO2 electrodes. Visible-UV spectrophotometric analyses have been performed in samples electrolyzed at 0, 10, 20, 30 and 40 min to determine the molecular changes in the wastewater. Although the steel electrode caused changes in molecules present in the raw effluent, the TiRuO2 electrode showed to promote more significant changes. It has been observed an increase in the cellular viability after electrolysis; this could be a decrease in the biological toxicity after the treatment. The electrolytic process is an efficient method to modify persistent molecules, normally, found in wastewater of rubber chemical industry and, turn then biocompatible to the environment.
AVALIAÇÃO DE ALGUMAS CARACTERÍSTICAS FÍSICO-QUÍMICAS DA ÁGUA DO RIBEIRÃO SALGADINHO, NOVA XAVANTINA-MT
Authors: Zillmer Tatiane Aparecida , Varela Renato Figueiredo , Rossete Amintas Nazareth
Published: January 2017

As características dos ambientes aquáticos podem variar drasticamente em função da sazonalidade climática da região do cerrado, exigindo dos organismos aquáticos sua adaptação. Foram verificadas algumas características físico-químicas da água do Ribeirão Salgadinho, de 3a ordem, que se localiza na zona rural de Nova Xavantina, região sudeste de Mato Grosso. Três pontos foram escolhidos para a realização das coletas, estando um próximo a nascente, um tributário e o outro próximo à foz. As análises físico-químicas foram realizadas mensalmente no período de setembro de 2003 a setembro de 2004. Determinou-se nos pontos de coletas seis variáveis ambientais: turbidez, pH, condutividade, dureza total e vazão. As variáveis ambientais analisadas apresentaram variações entre o período de seca e o chuvoso. Verificou-se aumento no valor da turbidez, resultante do escoamento superficial das chuvas e diminuição dos valores do pH e condutividade com o aumento da vazão.
LEGISLAÇÃO AMBIENTAL APLICÁVEL À POLUIÇÃO SONORA URBANA: UM ESTUDO DAS NORMAS E DIRETRIZES DISCIPLINARES
Authors: Bressane Adriano , Mochizuki Patricia Satie , Gobbi Nivar , Carvalho Marcelo Diniz de
Published: January 2017

Diante da crescente degradação dos cenários urbanos vem se destacando a Poluição Sonora, discutida nesse estudo no contexto da Legislação Federal aplicável, visando contribuir com a atuação de gestores que buscam restabelecer a qualidade de vida comprometida pelo ruído e, sobretudo, objetivam prevenir suas cidades contra esse problema. Como resultado, foi reunido um amplo e abrangente conjunto de soluções legislativas contemplando as principais causas de conflitos sonoros urbanos.
AVALIAÇÄO DA QUALIDADE DA ÁGUA NA MICROBACIA DO CÓRREGO CAMPESTRE NO MUNICIPIO DE LINS (SP)
Authors: Cuelbas Leandro Pereira , Carvalho Sérgio Luís de
Published: January 2017

O trabalho teve como objetivo proceder à avaliação da qualidade da água na Microbacia Hidrográfica do Córrego Campestre, Município Lins, Estado de São Paulo, no período de março a dezembro de 2002, e o seu estado de degradação. Foram coletadas amostras de água em sete pontos da Microbacia e realizados ensaios de parâmetros físico-químicos e biológicos. A partir dos resultados do Índice de Qualidade de Água (IQA) e das análises de correlação e sazonalidade dos parâmetros físicos, químicos e biológicos combinados com levantamentos de campo, constatou-se que as atividades antrópicas provocaram a elevação dos teores de nutrientes (fósforo e nitrogênio) e aumento dos níveis de concentrações de coliformes fecais, principalmente nos pontos de coleta que ficam dentro do perímetro urbano, onde se encontram prováveis lançamentos de esgotos clandestinos contribuindo para a degradação da microbacia estudada.
Utilizing Shulman’s Table of Learning to Understand Learning in Professional Health Science Programs
Authors: Mortier Teresa , Yatczak Jayne
Published: January 2017

Understanding student learning in health science professional programs is both timely and relevant and is the focus of this article. The Table of Learning by Lee Shulman (2002) provided a tool for an interdisciplinary reflection surrounding student learning in clinical laboratory science and occupational therapy. Utilizing the taxonomy pieces, we were able to construct a visual representation of how students learn in these two programs. It is our hope that other health care programs may view this model as a template in their interdisciplinary Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) conversations.
Student Achievement in Undergraduate Statistics: The Value of Encouraging Failure
Authors: Ferrandino Joseph A
Published: January 2017

This article details what resulted when I re-designed my undergraduate statistics course to allow failure as a learning strategy and focused on achievement rather than performance. A variety of within and between class t-tests are utilized to determine the impact of unlimited test and quiz opportunities on student learning on both quizzes and subsequent assignments in two undergraduate statistics courses (one a 15-week hybrid and one a 6-week online course). The results show that the previous DFW rate was reduced, and no significant difference in outcomes was found between the two different course modalities. Furthermore, students achieved significantly higher on their last quiz and test attempts on every instrument in both semesters, with large effect sizes. Corresponding assignments showed students achieved significantly higher than the mean first attempt, but significantly lower than final mean quiz attempt scores, showing that some knowledge was not carried over to application. The article concludes by evaluating the results of unlimited testing with minimum standards and the limitations of the study and the pedagogical model.
Curating Biocultural Collections: A Handbook (Salick, Konchar and Nesbitt, eds.)
Authors: Pazhoohi Farid
Published: January 2017

This work is a book review considering the title Curating Biocultural Collections: A Handbook edited by Margaret Jan Salick, Katie Konchar, and Mark Nesbitt.
Encounters with Popular Pasts (Robinson and Silverman, eds.)
Authors: Rymsza-Pawlowska Malgorzata J.
Published: January 2017

This work is a book review considering the title Encounters with Popular Pasts edited by Mike Robinson and Helaine Silverman.
Remote Avant-Garde: Aboriginal Art under Occupation (Biddle)
Authors: Berk Christopher D.
Published: January 2017

This work is a book review considering the title Remote Avant-Garde: Aboriginal Art under Occupation by Jennifer Loureide Biddle.
Heritage Keywords: Rhetoric and Redescription in Cultural Heritage (Samuels and Rico, eds.)
Authors: Di Giovine Michael A.
Published: January 2017

This work is a book review considering the title Heritage Keywords: Rhetoric and Redescription in Cultural Heritage edited by Kathryn Lafrenz Samuels and Trinidad Rico.
Sugar and Civilization: American Empire and the Cultural Politics of Sweetness (Merleaux)
Authors: Halloran Vivian Nun
Published: January 2017

This work is a book review considering the title Sugar and Civilization: American Empire and the Cultural Politics of Sweetness by April Merleaux.
Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation
Authors: Jain Jessica
Published: January 2017

This work is a exhibition review considering Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation, a project of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center.
Governing Urban Food Systems in the Long Run: Comparing Best Practices in Sustainable Food Procurement Regulations
Authors: Fesenfeld Lukas P.
Published: January 2017

Today’s food and agricultural systems are closely linked to pressing challenges for sustainable human life. Longer-term policy-making is seriously needed. Urban decision-makers have considerable power to shape the food and agricultural sector by, among other things, changing public
food procurements towards greater sustainability.The aim of this comparative study is to explain variation in the ambitiousness of policy targets and the successful implementation of urban food policies in the cities of Zurich, Munich and Nuremberg. I conducted an in-depth process-tracing
analysis of the mechanisms behind the adoption and implementation of 13 sustainable food procurement regulations officially adopted by the city councils from 2003 to 2014. In all 13 cases, high electoral safety, credible expectations of long-term policy benefits and high executive institutional
capacity are necessary conditions for the adoption of long-term policies. However, they do not explain variation in target’s ambition and implementation’s success. Based on theory-building process-tracing, I argue that the variation in the degree of adoption and implementation
success of long-term policies can be explained by five policy process and design features: 1. deliberative and corporatist governance mechanisms, 2. a high level of central coordination for crosscutting policy implementation, 3. involvement of decision-makers in policy networks, 4. strong
use of evidence-based instruments, 5. bundling of short-term and long-term benefits.
Spiritual Health as an Integral Component of Human Wellbeing
Authors: Juškienė Vaineta
Published: January 2017

The aim of this study is to actualize personal spiritual health as a fundamental component of human wellbeing. In Lithuania research on spiritual health has not been developed yet as a result of political thinking in the post Soviet legacy which sought to eliminate the factor of spirituality from scientific context, and also due to recent socio-economic trends to over-emphasize the material dimension of personal welfare. Christian anthropology, which has laid foundations for Western European humanist heritage, emphasizes the physical and spiritual components of integrity of the human person and declares the importance of personal spiritual harmony for achievement of fullness of life. While employing analysis of scientific literature and Church documents, this study sought to highlight the basic criteria of personal spiritual health and scientific empirical approaches to establish the importance of spiritual health in the context of comprehensive human wellbeing. The study reveals that an essential component of the concept of spiritual health is relationship. Spiritual health is an important component of human wellbeing enabling the person to cope with personal existential crises in various aspects of human life: stressful situations, illness or presence of death. Research confirms that spiritual health correlates with and is an important positive factor in the overall process of human healing. It may be assumed that actualization and improvement of spiritual health can significantly contribute to the processes of coping with social pathologies present in the modern society.
Paris Climate Summit and Turkey's Renewable Energy Policies
Authors: Çelebi Boz Füsun , Bayramoğlu Turgut
Published: January 2017

The increase in population and urbanization which emerged together with industrialization have brought the increase in energy demand with them. Carbon emissions rise as a result of the increase in energy demand and lead to climate change. Such changes in climate have negative effects on not only the environment but human life as well. Therefore, countries should implement energy policies with low carbon density in order to reduce greenhouse gas emission. In this context, preferring renewable energy sources can prevent temperature increase by reducing the effects of fossil fuels on the environment. Turkey should attach importance to renewable energy sources and invest in these sources in accordance with the commitments accepted at the Paris Climate Summit in order to reduce carbon emission.
Implementation and application of moving average as continuous analytical quality control instrument demonstrated for 24 routine chemistry assays
Authors: van Rossum Huub H. , Kemperman Hans
Published: January 2017

Background:

General application of a moving average (MA) as continuous analytical quality control (QC) for routine chemistry assays has failed due to lack of a simple method that allows optimization of MAs. A new method was applied to optimize the MA for routine chemistry and was evaluated in daily practice as continuous analytical QC instrument.

Methods:

MA procedures were optimized using an MA bias detection simulation procedure. Optimization was graphically supported by bias detection curves. Next, all optimal MA procedures that contributed to the quality assurance were run for 100 consecutive days and MA alarms generated during working hours were investigated.

Results:

Optimized MA procedures were applied for 24 chemistry assays. During this evaluation, 303,871 MA values and 76 MA alarms were generated. Of all alarms, 54 (71%) were generated during office hours. Of these, 41 were further investigated and were caused by ion selective electrode (ISE) failure (1), calibration failure not detected by QC due to improper QC settings (1), possible bias (significant difference with the other analyzer) (10), non-human materials analyzed (2), extreme result(s) of a single patient (2), pre-analytical error (1), no cause identified (20), and no conclusion possible (4).

Conclusions:

MA was implemented in daily practice as a continuous QC instrument for 24 routine chemistry assays. In our setup when an MA alarm required follow-up, a manageable number of MA alarms was generated that resulted in valuable MA alarms. For the management of MA alarms, several applications/requirements in the MA management software will simplify the use of MA procedures.
Hexafluoroisopropylidene based sulfonated new copolytriazoles: investigation of proton exchange membrane properties
Authors: Singh Asheesh , Kumar Anaparthi Ganesh , Bisoi Soumendu , Saha Sayantani , Banerjee Susanta
Published: January 2017

A series of novel sulfonated polytriazole copolymers (PTFOSH-XX) was successfully prepared by the click reaction of 4,4′-(perfluoropropane-2,2-diyl)bis((prop-2-ynyloxy)benzene (TF), 4,4′-diazido-2,2′-stilbene disulfonic acid disodium salt (SAZ) and 4,4′-diazidodiphenyl ether (OAZ). The copolymers were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and proton nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The copolymers showed high mechanical, thermal and oxidative stability and low swelling. The phase separated morphology of the membranes was confirmed from transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The membranes showed proton conductivity as high as 110 and 122 mS cm−1 at 80 and 90°C, respectively depending on the polymer repeat unit structure.
Multi-point boundary value problems for linear functional-differential equations
Authors: Domoshnitsky Alexander , Hakl Robert , Půža Bedřich
Published: January 2017

Efficient conditions guaranteeing the solvability of multi-point boundary value problems for linear functional-differential equations are established in this paper.
The results are proved using the theorems on functional-differential inequalities.
Catalytic Photodegradation of Rhodamine B in the Presence of Natural Iron Oxide and Oxalic Acid under Artificial and Sunlight Radiation
Authors: Benhamouda K. , Belaidi S. , Sehili T. , Djebbar K.
Published: January 2017

Natural iron oxide was used as catalyst for a heterogeneous photo-Fenton-like process and it was characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and N2adsorption volumetry measurement. Natural iron oxide consists mainly of hematite (76 %). Rhodamine B was mineralized by iron oxide/oxalic acid/UV system, involving creation of dissolved Fe-oxalate and adsorption of Fe-oxalate on the iron oxide surface. The effects of the initial concentration of oxalic acid and pH value, amount of natural iron oxide and concentration of dye, temperature and sunlight irradiation on the kinetics of photodegradation of rhodamine B were investigated. Excellent degradation rate was achieved with 5 mmol.L−1of oxalic acid at a pH around 2–4. During the process, the formation of Fe2+, H2O2and the pH of the solution were strongly dependent on the initial concentration of oxalic acid. Use oft-butanol (2.0 %) confirms that hydroxyl radicals are the entities responsible for the rhodamine B photodegradation. The use of the natural iron oxide as a catalyst in wastewater treatment is very interesting; because it is an abundant mineral and easy to separate from the solution in the end of treatment.
Meteorological parameters and pollutants on asthma exacerbation in Bangalore, India – an ecological retrospective time-series study
Authors: Kunikullaya Kirthana U. , Vijayaraghava Ambarish , Asha P. , Kunnavil Radhika , MuraliMohan B.V.
Published: January 2017

Background:

Literature has shown a significant association between asthma exacerbations and pollutant levels during that time. There is very limited evidence in India, especially Bangalore, for impacts of meteorological changes and pollution on asthma hospital admissions in adults. The objective was to study the impact of air pollution and meteorological parameters on asthma exacerbation in Bangalore.

Methods:

This study quantitatively analyzed the relation between acute exacerbations of asthma and related admissions to the hospital with the air pollution and the meteorological conditions during that time. Data regarding the daily hospital admissions in about 13 tertiary care centers in Bangalore, Karnataka and air pollutant levels and the meteorological conditions prevailing during each day over a year were collected from the Karnataka State pollution control board and meteorology departments, respectively.

Results:

An average daily asthma admission of 4.84±2.91, with clear seasonal variation and autocorrelations between meteorological parameters and pollutants was observed. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that average temperature (p=0.005) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) (p=0.034) were the two factors that were affecting the number of admissions. Quasi-poisson regression analysis using multi-pollutants and meteorological variables showed that particulate matter and NO2 had significant lag effect for up to 5 days (p<0.05) and rainfall for 1 day (p<0.001).

Conclusions:

In Bangalore city, levels of NO2 and particulate matter, temperature, rainfall, and season increase asthma exacerbations.
The crystal structure of 1-methyl-2,4-dinitro-5-iodoimidazole, C4H3IN4O4
Authors: Lizhen Chen , Pengbao Lian , Jianlong Wang
Published: January 2017

C4H3IN4O4, orthorhombic, Pbca (no. 61), a = 9.9513(6) Å, b = 11.3365(4) Å, c = 14.3295(12) Å, V = 1616.55(17) Å3, Z = 8, R
gt(F) = 0.0279, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0684, T = 105.6 K.
Crystal structure of catena-poly[diaqua-bis(μ2-ethane-1,2-diyl-bis(pyridine-3-carboxylate-κ2
N:N′))copper(II)] dinitrate, C28H28CuN6O16
Authors: Brito Iván , Cárdenas Alejandro , Bolte Michael , Llanos Jaime
Published: January 2017

C28H28CuN6O16, triclinic, P1̅, (no. 2), a = 7.3118(7) Å, b = 10.0597(8) Å, c = 11.2579(10) Å, α = 92.109(7)°, β = 105.804(7)°, γ = 98.416(7)°, V = 785.63(12)Å3, Z = 1, R
gt(F) = 0.042, wR
ref(F2) = 0.095, T = 173(2) K.
Reliability of a New Lower-Extremity Motor Coordination Test
Authors: Antosiak-Cyrak Katarzyna , Wiczyński Grzegorz , Podciechowska Karolina , Rostkowska Elżbieta
Published: January 2017

Introduction.
Motor coordination is a basic motor ability necessary for daily life, which also allows athletes to win a sports rivalry and patients to assess their recovery progress after therapy and rehabilitation. The aim of the present study was to assess the reliability of a new lower-extremity rate of movements test and testing apparatus.

Material and methods.
The study sample consisted of 92 students aged 19.21 ± 3.55 years, with body height of 171.2 ± 15.11 cm and body mass of 66.01 ± 12.32 kg. The study used a test-retest method.

Results.
The correlation between the test and the retest was rs = 0.79 (p < 0.001) for the right leg, and rs = 0.78 (p < 0.001) for the left leg. In both cases a positive linear correlation was observed (rs > 0).

Conclusions.
The results of the study showed that the new rate of movements electronic testing apparatus was highly valid and reliable. Its technical possibilities eliminate errors that might have occurred earlier during manual counting of the performed cycles of movements.
Impact of nutrition on pollutant toxicity: an update with new insights into epigenetic regulation
Authors: Hoffman Jessie B. , Petriello Michael C. , Hennig Bernhard
Published: January 2017

Exposure to environmental pollutants is a global health problem and is associated with the development of many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. There is a growing body of evidence that nutrition can both positively and negatively modulate the toxic effects of pollutant exposure. Diets high in proinflammatory fats, such as linoleic acid, can exacerbate pollutant toxicity, whereas diets rich in bioactive and anti-inflammatory food components, including omega-3 fatty acids and polyphenols, can attenuate toxicant-associated inflammation. Previously, researchers have elucidated direct mechanisms of nutritional modulation, including alteration of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) signaling, but recently, increased focus has been given to the ways in which nutrition and pollutants affect epigenetics. Nutrition has been demonstrated to modulate epigenetic markers that have been linked either to increased disease risks or to protection against diseases. Overnutrition (i.e. obesity) and undernutrition (i.e. famine) have been observed to alter prenatal epigenetic tags that may increase the risk of offspring developing disease later in life. Conversely, bioactive food components, including curcumin, have been shown to alter epigenetic markers that suppress the activation of NF-κB, thus reducing inflammatory responses. Exposure to pollutants also alters epigenetic markers and may contribute to inflammation and disease. It has been demonstrated that pollutants, via epigenetic modulations, can increase the activation of NF-κB and upregulate microRNAs associated with inflammation, cardiac injury and oxidative damage. Importantly, recent evidence suggests that nutritional components, including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), can protect against pollutant-induced inflammation through epigenetic regulation of proinflammatory target genes of NF-κB. Further research is needed to better understand how nutrition can modulate pollutant toxicity through epigenetic regulation. Therefore, the objective of this review is to elucidate the current evidence linking epigenetic changes to pollutant-induced diseases and how this regulation may be modulated by nutrients allowing for the development of future personalized lifestyle interventions.
The Symptoms of Depression and the Sociodemographic Factors in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Winiecka Dorota , Olkiewicz Joanna , Ślusarz Robert
Published: January 2017

Introduction. Multiple sclerosis is a common, chronic disease of the central nervous system. It is a disorder that causes major changes in an organism and disorganizes to a large extent both patient’s and his family’s life. Mainly, it can worsen the functional ability of a patient in all aspects of daily life. One of the symptoms that occur in the course of the illness is depression (with a broad spectrum of its severity).Aim. The aim of this work is to analyze the occurrence of depression symptoms in correlation with sociodemographic factors in patients suffering from multiple sclerosis.Material and Methods. The research was carried out in the neurology ward and rehabilitation studio at Ludwik Błażek Multispeciality Hospital in Inowroclaw. The participants were 91 patients with multiple sclerosis. The research was done with the use of diagnostic survey method (a survey technique based on a questionnaire prepared by the researchers) and Beck’s Depression Inventory.Results. The sociodemographic factors that affect the occurrence of depression symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis are: their age (p=0.000), level of education (p=0.009) and professional activity (p=0.001).Conclusions. The research showed that more than half of participants have depression symptoms with a broad spectrum of its severity. (JNNN 2016;5(1):4–9)
Evaluation of Pain and Fear Associated with Putting on the Stereotactic Frame in Patients Planned for the Biopsy of a Brain Tumour with the Possibility of the Pharmacological Alteration
Authors: Raszka Anna , Kociniewska Ewa , Goch Aleksander
Published: January 2017

Introduction. Results of the intensive development of the research on the pathogenesis of tumours of the nervous system allow increasingly to understand the nature of illnesses, contributing to the development of effective methods of their treatment. Taking sample material for the pathomorphology examination by means of the stereotactic biopsy is a method widely applied in the diagnostics of brain tumours. The diagnostic methods carried out are associated with the pain and fear felt by the patient during the operation. The pharmacological alteration will allow to minimize pain and fear while putting on the stereotactic frame.Aim. The aim of the study was the comparative evaluation of level of pain and fear perceived by patients while having the stereotactic frame put on for the biopsy of a brain tumour as well as the assessment of the effectiveness of pharmacological measures applied before performing the stereotactic biopsy.Material and Methods. Research was carried out at the Clinic of Neurosurgery in the 10th Military Clinic Hospital with the Polyclinic. The research included a group of 60 patients, who were subject to stereotactic biopsy of brain tumour. Our own questionnaire of surveys, evaluation of pain on the VAS scale and the standardized questionnaire form of self-assessment — STAI X-1 and STAI X-2 were the research tools.Results. Having examined the research group of 60 patients — a dependence on the applied premedication, gender and individual age groups was observed. No relation between feeling pain as well as fear were observed regarding the domicile and the level of education.Conclusions. On the basis of an analysis conducted in age groups towards examined factors it is possible to notice positive effects of Dormicum application compared to the group patients without the premedication. In the case of patients, in whom giving medicines was not applied it is possible to notice an increase in the parameter of fear along with age, contrary to the situation in the group examined where Dormicum was being applied. Ketonal had no effect on changes in the parameters examined. In none of examined groups a relation between the age and the level of pain feeling measured on the VAS scale was indicated. (JNNN 2016;5(1):21–27)
Rapid Sequence Intubation for Head Injury Patients. A Practice
Authors: Witt Paweł , Leśniak Wojciech
Published: January 2017

Rapid Sequence Intubation is one of most commonly applied procedures for trauma patient in emergency practice such as Medical Rescue Service as Emergency Hospital Ward, but in the case of patients with maxillofacial trauma it is usually complicated. Firstly the trauma directly involves the airway, but also the commonly associated injuries and conditions, such as craniocelebrar injuries often limit the options in management. The aim of this article is to describe rapid sequence intubation protocol for this group of critical injured patients. (JNNN 2016;5(1):28–30)
The Functional Assessment of Patients in the Period of Neurosurgical Treatment
Authors: Ślusarz Robert , Królikowska Agnieszka , Jabłońska Renata , Haor Beata , Antczak Anna , Filipska Karolina , Smarszcz Barbara , Śniegocki Maciej
Published: January 2017

Introduction. The interests of scientists, especially in the field of medicine and health science, contemplate the functional condition of patient in recent years. Proper functional capacity with good state of being and psychological attitude are the most important health indicators. Proper functional capacity is defined as the ability for independent performance and covering of basic vital needs, e.g. the control of the sphincter, nutrition, mobility and maintaining proper hygiene. The proper functional capacity of the whole system of vital activities means independence.Aim. The main aim of this study was the functional assessment of patients in the period of neurosurgical treatment.Material and Methods. The study included 415 patients hospitalized on neurosurgical wards. The functional capacity of patients was assessed twice (on the day of admission — Assessment 1 and on the day of discharge — Assessment 2). Functional capacity was analyzed using Functional Capacity Scale (FCS). The direct observation with measurement technique was used. The research proposal was approved by the bioethics committee.Results. On the day of admission, most of the patients (n=249; 60%), showed independence. Most of the independent patients were in the group of patients with tumors — 138 (83.6%), the second group were patients with brain aneurysm — 63 (63.0%) and the third group were patients with trauma — 48 (32.0%) (p<0.05). Most of the patients (n=314; 76%) were independent on the day of discharge. Among them, there were patients with brain tumor — 127 (77.0%), trauma — 112 (74.7%) and aneurysm — 75 (75.0%) (p>0.05).Conclusions. Most of the patients after neurosurgical treatment showed better functional capacity when compared with the period before it. Patients with brain tumors showed considerably better functional capacity on the day of admission when compared with patients with trauma or aneurysm. (JNNN 2016;5(2):46–52)
Analysis and Evaluation of Subjective Quality of Life in a Group of Patients after Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Krzemińska Sylwia , Bekus Agnieszka , Borodzicz Adriana , Arendarczyk Marta
Published: January 2017

Introduction. Ischemic stroke, as a sudden onset of a syndrome is the first cause of a varying degree of disability that results in lower quality of life.Aim. The aim of the study is to analyze the quality of life of people after ischemic stroke in terms of their performance in basic areas of life.Material and Methods. Evaluation of the quality of life was carried out, studying a 50-person group of patients aged 42–91 years who had an ischemic stroke within a period longer than 6 months. Their subjective evaluation of the quality of life was aeesessed by our own survey and the SF-36 questionnaire in the Polish version. The collected data, including the biopsychosocial sphere of the respondents were used to analyze the quality of life in eight key areas and were used to determine the significance of the impact of socio-demographic factors on the assessment of the quality of life.Results. Since both quality of life and its assessment are subject to constant change, and the current measurement is really only at time of the study, it has been shown however, that the quality of life in patients after stroke was significantly reduced. This is particularly evident in the area of physical functioning and felt in connection with the constraints resulting from physical health. Such a condition triggers consequences associated with the mental sphere, including the reduction of functioning. Moreover, there has been examined the impact of socio-demographic factors on the quality of life of patients after ischemic stroke and it has been found that they affect only as a set of dependencies. Although being in isolation they are not significantly dependent, however, for an individual they may not be indifferent, and when occurring in appropriate configurations they might affect one’s quality of life.Conclusions. In order to improve the quality of life of patients after ischemic stroke, the accessibility of post-stroke education is recommended for the patients after stroke, and what is salso important for their families, which has a significantly positive impact on the quality of life of both parties. If however, society can be persuaded to changes in the functioning and will prefer a healthy lifestyle through active life and healthy diet, then it will probably be possible to reduce the number of stroke incidents which in an aging society is particularly desirable. (JNNN 2016;5(2):58–68)
Nursing Problems in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease — a Case Report
Authors: Biercewicz Monika , Filipska Karolina , Kędziora-Kornatowska Kornelia
Published: January 2017

Introduction. Alzheimer’s disease is a syndrome caused by brain disease, usually chronic or of progressive course characterised by clinically numerous disorders of higher cortical functions. It is an incurable disease leading to a complete disability in the advanced stage. An latent initial phase of Alzheimer’s disease results in the disease being diagnosed in a more advanced stage.Case Report. The case study refers to a 67 woman diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The disease was diagnosed 1.5 years ago. The paper presents selected needs and problems observed in a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The work is a description of a case of a hypothetical patient.Discussion. Care and looking after the patient with Alzheimer’s disease is a complex process. It is characterised by total engagement and the necessary specialistic knowledge on the part of all members of the care team taking care of the patient. Taking care of a patient with cognitive impairment is a difficult challenge for his family and relatives. It requires patience, calm and dedication. Nursing interventions are focused on the performance of professional diagnostic procedures, as well as assisting in everyday activities, supporting and educating the patients and their family.Conclusions. Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic disease that leads to disturbances of functional and cognitive functions. In the presented case the patient is aware of the essence of her disease, which significantly reduces her current quality of life. With a decline in physical performance there can be observed deterioration of patient’s physical condition. A significant role in the care of a patient with AD is fulfilled by assistance in everyday activities. (JNNN 2016;5(3):117–122)
Transcriptional coregulator RIP140: an essential regulator of physiology
Authors: Nautiyal Jaya
Published: January 2017

Transcriptional coregulators drive gene regulatory decisions in the transcriptional space. Although transcription factors including all nuclear receptors provide a docking platform for coregulators to bind, these proteins bring enzymatic capabilities to the gene regulatory sites. RIP140 is a transcriptional coregulator essential for several physiological processes, and aberrations in its function may lead to diseased states. Unlike several other coregulators that are known either for their coactivating or corepressing roles, in gene regulation, RIP140 is capable of acting both as a coactivator and a corepressor. The role of RIP140 in female reproductive axis and recent findings of its role in carcinogenesis and adipose biology have been summarised.
The Impact of Oil Refinery Market Power on Retail Fuel Prices in the European Union
Authors: Zirgulis Aras , Petručionis Liutauras , Huettinger Maik
Published: January 2017

The present study investigates the degree to which imperfect competition in the oil sector affects end retail prices. Specifically, we test how positive and negative price shocks in the oil market translate to final retail prices for petrol, diesel, and heating oil prices, focusing on the asymmetry of the price changes. We assume that the higher the level of imperfect competition, the more asymmetric the price change between the initial oil and final retail products will be. In addition, we also test the degree to which uncertainty, or oil price volatility, affects the final prices for these same products. We find that our proxy for market power does affect retail price asymmetries and that increasing volatility lowers retail price asymmetries.
Bank Vulnerability and Financial Soundness Testing: the Bank Resilience Index
Authors: Pompella Maurizio , Dicanio Antonio
Published: January 2017

The paper presents a stochastic method to test the soundness of accounting based solvency of banks, over a five-year period, and to define a proper capital adequacy level inductively, from a very limited subset of balance sheet indicators. A review of the literature about stress testing and capital adequacy is provided first, aimed to give evidence of the existing approaches in use and their critical aspects. Then, starting from a sample of 246 listed banks, a few balance sheet indicators are considered. Having set a critical threshold for each of them, according to the regulatory prescriptions, their effective values are forced according to different confidence levels, and two separate kinds of vulnerabilities are defined for the individual banks. These values allow to build a “bank Resilience index” (bRi), which is a measure of the capability to stay within the threshold limits (in other words, to remain solvent). We conclude that the approach could constitute a new, powerful alternative to test “financial soundness”, inasmuch it can give evidence of which banks are solvent, actually, as a consequence of a temporarily efficient mix of ratios, and which banks show a higher resilience for being truly much stronger. In effect, the bRi candidates itself to be a major health check indicator, suitable for surveillance purposes.
PEMELIHARAAN LARVA IKAN KUE JENIS GOLDEN TREVALLY (Gnathanodon speciosus) PADA SKALA LABORATORIUM
Authors: Arif Akhmad Gufron , Supriyatna Agus , Katimin Katimin
Published: January 2017

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EKTOPARASIT DALAM PERSPEKTIF PERIKANAN BUDIDAYA
Authors: Eliyani Yuke
Published: January 2017

Pengembangan sektor perikanan budidaya di Indonesia harus terus dilakukan mengingat hampir 70% produksi ikan berasal dari sektor ini. Dalam pengembangannya, salah satu faktor yang harus diperhatikan adalah masalah kesehatan ikan, terutama yang berhubungan dengan hama dan penyakit termasuk di dalamnya ektoparasit. Meskipun tidak mematikan ikan secara langsung, ektoparasit sangat berbahaya bagi ikan karena menjadi pintu pembuka masuknya patogen yang berbahaya bagi kehidupan ikan, baik dari jenis virus, bakteri, jamur maupun dari jenis endoparasit. Identifikasi jenis dan keberadaan ektoparasit merupakan upaya awal untuk penanggulangan maupun antisipasi agar tidak terjadi wabah ketika gejala awal sudah diketahui. Upaya lain adalah penanggulangan ketika parasit ini telah menginfeksi yang kegiatannya dapat dilakukan melalui penggunakan bahan kimia, fitokimia, fitofarmaka, maupun dengan manipulasi lingkungan dan pakan.In Indonesia, 70 percent of fish production is contributed by aquaculture activities. It is therefore necessary to prioritize this activity to sustain the share of fish and fisheries activities to Indonesian economy. Keeping the fish always in healthy condition and prevention them from diseases and parasites such as ectoparasite are important factors in aquaculture. Ectoparasite not only indirectly causing fish loss but they are also very dangerous in opening the invasion of fish pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi, or endoparasites). It is then necessary to identify ectoparasite as soon as early symptoms are detected so that further negative impacts could be avoided. When the parasites have already attacked, a couple of treatment could be implemented: chemical poisons, phytochemicals or other natural agents, and also applying environment and feed manipulations.
Utility of urinary markers in the assessment of renal dysfunction in canine babesiosis
Authors: Winiarczyk Dagmara , Bartnicki Michał , Abramowicz Beata , Łyp Paweł , Madany Jacek , Winiarczyk Stanisław , Adaszek Łukasz
Published: January 2017

Objective: Canine babesiosis is a common and clinically significant tick-borne disease caused by haemoprotozoan parasites of the genus Babesia. Acute renal failure is considered to be one of the most prevalent complications of canine babesiosis. This complication leads to a decrease in the glomerular filtration rate and in consequence causes azotemia and uremia. The objective of this study was to assess the localization and extent of renal damage in dogs infected with Babesia canis using an urinary marker for glomerular (urinary immunoglobulin G, uIgG), proximal tubular dysfunction (urinary retinol binding protein, uRBP) and distal tubular dysfunction (urinary Tamm-Horsfal protein, uTHP). Material und methods: In 10 dogs naturally infected with B. canis and 10 healthy control dogs the levels of urinary biomarkers were measured using commercially available ELISA tests. Results: Higher concentrations of uIgG, uRBP and uTHP were found in the urine of all dogs with babesiosis than in those from the control group. This indicates that in the course of the disease, the glomeruli as well as the renal tubules become damaged. Conclusion and clinical relevance: The study results allow a better understanding of the pathogenesis of canine babesiosis. However, in order to fully determine the extent and the nature of the damage to the kidneys of the infected dogs, it is advisable to conduct additional histopathological examinations of these organs.