bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ADAPTATION OF THE COGNITIVE RESERVE INDEX QUESTIONNAIRE, PRELIMINARY RESULTS
Authors: Šneidere Kristīne , Harlamova Jeļena , Ulmane Zane , Stepens Ainārs
Published: May 2017

Introduction: The concept of “cognitive reserve” has been used to explain the observation where two individuals with similar neuropathology experience different outcomes either through coping or compensational mechanisms (Stern, 2002). Intellectual and work involvement are considered the main aspects of cognitive reserve – the ability to overcome a neuropathology by using previously developed cognitive or compensational processes (Stern, 2009). However, even though the subject of “cognitive reserve” has become more and more relevant, available tools for measuring it are sparse. The main objective of this study was to conduct the first stage in adapting Cognitive Reserve Index Questionnaire, CRIq (Nucci, Mapelli, & Mondini, 2012). Methods: 29 participants aged from 65 to 80 (M = 72,48, SD = 4,7, 28% male) participated in the study. None of the participants were diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease, participants with previous head trauma were excluded from the data analysis. Before administering, the CRIq was translated to Latvian and back by two bilingual translators. The questionnaire consists of three sections – the first section comprises years of education, the second secion accounts for working activity (years and level of professional occupation) and the third section comprises information on leisure time (years of frequent leisure activities, e.g. reading, traveling, taking care of a pet etc.). In order to assess the cognitive processes, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (Nasreddine et al., 2005) and Memory Ten-word test (Luria, 1976) were used. Results: The total CRI score correlated strongly with all the three subscores (r = 0,616, 0,758, 0,483, p < 0,05, for the correlations with CRI-Education, CRI-Working Activity and CRI-Leisure Time respectively). There were no significant correlations across any of the CRI subscores and MoCA test and Memory Ten-word test results. Significant differences across gender were found in CRI-Education (t = 2,423, p < 0,05) and the total CRI score (t = 2,981, p < 0,05). Conclusions: Overall, this study will provide an instrument for measuring cognitive reserve in Latvia; however, even in the first stage of adaptation, a question regarding the necessary changes for adapting this instrument. Even though the internal consistency of the CRIq was satisfactory, there were no correlations with the measures of cognitive processes. These results raise the question regarding such limitations of this research as the small sample as well as not taking into the consideration the aspect of bilingualism.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AEROBIC LOAD AND PERSONALITY TRAITS IN SENIORS WITH DIFFERENT LEVEL OF AEROBIC PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EXPERIENCE
Authors: Ulmane Zane , Harlamova Jeļena , Arnis Voldemārs , Šneidere Kristīne , Stepens Ainārs
Published: May 2017

Introduction Personality traits are stable and create an individuals’ behavior as well as allows to predict what kind of exercise type, intensity and frequency they might choose (Allen, Greenlees, & Jones, 2011).  Involvement in physical activity can predict the dimension of such personality traits as extroversion and consciousness (Gallagher, Yancy, Denissen, Kühnel, & Voils, 2013). Research indicates that aerobic excercise promotes a healthy aging process as aerobic activity improves heart and respiratory system, by increasing the oxygen circulation as well as the heart and respiratory rate (WHO, 2009). The main objective of this study was to explore personality traits associate with long-term aerobic physical activity in seniors. Methods Participants were 26 adults, aged from 65 to 80 years (M = 72,65, SD = 4,8). The participants were divided into three groups based on the level of aerobic physical activity in their daily lives. In the first group we included seniors with regular long-term aerobic physical activity experience, in the second group we included seniors with short-term regular aerobic physical activity experience and in the third group we included seniors that do not engage in aerobic physical activity. The data were obtained with four questionnaires – „Latvian Personality questionnaire”(LPA-v3, Perepjolkina, Reņģe, 2013),a modified version of „Social Determinants of Health Behaviours” (FINBALT, 2014), „The International Physical Activity Questionnaire – modification for elderly „ (Hurting-Wennolof, Hagstromer, & Olsson, 2010) and Demographic Data questionnaire ( age, sex, native language). Participation in the study was voluntary and all patients signed Informed Consent Form before participating in the study. Results: Between the three groups significant differences in neurotism scale were observed (F = 4,624, P < 0,05). There were no significant correlations across all groups and the six personality dimensions. Conclusions: One of the main limitations of the study is the lunequal distribution of groups basd on gender. Another and possibly more significant limitation is the lack of more regular and vingorous exercise in the group with long-term aerobic physical activity experience, witch is higher in some of the participants with short-term experience. This creates a challlenge in creating objective physical activity groups.
LASER TECHNOLOGIES – MASTER’S PROGRAM BETWEEN TWO EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES OF APPLIED SCIENCES FROM LATVIA AND GERMANY
Authors: Vilkaste Aivars , Lazov Lyubomir Kostadinov , Deneva Hristina , Teirumnieka Erika , Teirumnieks Edmunds , Narica Pāvels
Published: May 2017

Laser equipment and laser technologies are among the most modern, fastest growing and most promising branches of science and technology in the 21st century. The first laser was created in 1960 and for about 55 years, today there is hardly any area of our lives in which lasers and related technologies are not applied. Laser systems and related innovative technologies ensuring high precision, productivity and quality of production have been developed and proposed worldwide from hundreds of scientific research institutes and companies. The Master's program is accredited in two European universities in Germany and Latvia and allows for the production of double diplomas. The course is based on international experience and reflects the most recent advances in laser techniques and technologies. The program examines the physical fundamentals and technical realization of various types of laser systems and their specific characteristics. First the necessary foundations of the laser physics, optics and the interaction of radiation with matter are presented, followed by more detailed examination of the problems of laser technology in various fields of science, technology and industrial production. Basic physical and technical solutions of the building blocks of lasers are presented in details, such as: optical resonators, active environments, excitation systems, management systems, laser generation. As well as specific issues and practical examples of industrial applications are described.
TECHNOFERENCE, COUPLE’S RELATIONSHIP SATISFACTION CORRELATION BETWEEN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES CHOICE
Authors: Dudkina Aija , Maslinovska Lida
Published: May 2017

The aim of this scientific research article is to describe the satisfaction with pairs’ relationship and conflict management strategies choice correlation between technoference. Pairs’ relationship, their formation and long-term existence is influenced by different factors, however, important to prescribe their existence is both partners' satisfaction with them. Quality of the relationship depends on overall life satisfaction. Studies on satisfaction with the pairs relations have a tendency to grow, as evidenced by the number of research databases. For example, in 2015 the database APAPsychNet they are 32 studies, but by June 2016 already 20 studies of the relationship, which are studied more new aspects that are not so far been adequately studied. Studies have been conducted on the use of technology devices impact on pairs’ relationships satisfaction with the relationship (for example, Sidelinger, Avash,et.al., 2008, Coyne, et.al., 2011). Available sources is a study that analyzes satisfaction with the pairs’  relationships correlation with technoference (technical devices in use caused by  disruption in the pairs mutual communication), which leads to the conclusion that in this perspective the topic has not yet been adequately studied (Coyne McDaniel, 2016). This study will be determined not only technoference correlation with the satisfaction of pairs relationship and conflict management strategies choice of partners, but will also explore what device causing the most disruption and whether there is technoference correlation with conflict management strategies.
8-9 YEAR OLD CHILDREN EMPATHY AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION MEASURMENT CHANGES IN NON - VIOLENT COMMUNICATION INTERVENCE PROGRAM BY M. ROSENBERG
Authors: Ozola Laura , Plaude Alla
Published: May 2017

The aim of this paper is to investigate the 2nd grade children empathy and emotional regulation differences, after non – violent communication intervence program. Non- violent communication intervence program is based on M.Rosenberg,(2003) four step model. Nowdays a lot of schools and teachers, have a huge problem to deal with children challenging behaviour, like antisocial and impulsive,, bulling, verbal, non verbal agression, conflicts and the latest researches have shown, that it is strictly connected with social – emotional competence problems. First of all, emotional regulation influences peer relationship quality and life’s well being and success maintenance (Lane, 2000). Although, empathy is one of the most essential social competences components and has a strong connection between ourselves and others and is the biggest motivator of prosocial behaviour (de Waal, 2008). Zin & Elias state, that practicing different intervence programms based on social, emotional and mindfulness exercises with the focus on thoughts, feelings, meditation is the direct way to enlarge empathy and emotional  regulation (Zin & Elias,2007).
DEALING WITH DIFFERENCES IN ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND LEARNING PRACTICES AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AS PART OF UNIVERSITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Authors: Vevere Velga
Published: May 2017

The focus of the present research is international students’ adaptation in the academic environment. The working hypothesis is that there exists a gap between international students’ perception of the university policy dealing with academic problems and university (international office, student council, and teaching staff) vision of the same issue. The current research employs the following methods: the monographic (literature review) method and series of semi-structured interviews (20 interviews with international students, seven interviews with university lectures who deal with these students on a daily basis), and an in-depth interview with the university vice rector. The research questions are: (1) What are the key factors of the international graduate students’ academic adjustment in Turiba University? (2) What is the role of the university in assuring international students’ academic integration? The results are interpreted qualitatively, using the method of inductive thematic analysis.
INDIVIDUAL FUTURE ORIENTATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS PREDICTING LIFE SATISFACTION
Authors: Koļesovs Aleksandrs
Published: May 2017

This study explored a model of prediction of life satisfaction by individual future orientation (FO) and demographic factors. Individual views of the future and goals are closely associated with well-being. Theories of FO represent different approaches to its conceptualization. Following Seginer (2009), this study presents a combination of motivational, cognitive, and behavioral components of FO. Participants were 130 females and 75 males from 18 to 49. A new measure of individual FO (the Individual Future Orientation Scale, IFOS) and the Satisfaction With Life Scale (Diener, Emmons, Larsen, & Griffin, 1985) were used for the assessment. The results of structural equation modeling demonstrate that relatively higher life satisfaction is predicted by higher individual FO and higher income assessed as an income range and subjective satisfaction with it. Therefore, subjective involvement in a pursuit of future goals and financial background add to understanding of individual satisfaction with life.
Mapping of Innovations at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay: a Scientometric Approach
Authors: Naika Manju , Kanamadi Satish , Jotwani Daulat
Published: May 2017

This paper reviews innovation activity at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) and analyzes 717 Patents filed by it during the period of 1997-2015 as indexed in the Derwent World Patents Index. Data analysis is done to understand growth rate, productivity, collaboration of inventors with individuals, industries and institutions, class/subject-wise distribution of patents. Study also does a visualization of patent title keywords.
Mandatory Archiving and Copyright Issues of Open Access Resources in Institutional Repositories
Authors: Gohain Rashmi Rekha , Angadi Mallikarjun
Published: May 2017

The exponential growth of number of journals and increasing prices has engendered the idea of open access among academic communities. To boost the open access movement and to make it a success many institutions, organizations and funding agencies are framing policies making it mandatory for researchers/academicians to make their intellectual publications available on open access platform. The paper aims to examine the copyright issues related to mandatory open access self-archiving and the availability of defined policies to guide the authors of scholarly publications in mandatory deposition. The relevant data for the study was collected through published literature and websites. The result shows that along with the early advocates, many other Indian institutions and publishers are also gradually moving towards the open access platform. However, sufficient information is not available on the website of institutional repository to determine the archiving rights of the authors.
Public Research Organisations' Output Vis-à-vis National Research Policy in Indonesia: Bibliometrics and Visualization
Authors: Yaniasih Yaniasih , Rachmawati Rulina , Sihombing Andre
Published: May 2017

Public Research Organizations and universities were key players in research activities. In Indonesia, publications of Public Research Organizations were lower than universities whereas they had balanced funding. The Indonesian government had been building some strategies to improve research outputs in Indonesia by establishing national research agenda policy which encompassed national focus research areas and provision of online journal databases. This article evaluated the effectiveness of these strategies by analyzing the productivity, trend, and references of PROs publication. These analyses were conducted using bibliometrics and map visualization. The results revealed that Indonesian PROs productivity was low. Only 11% of Indonesian PROs had publications in reputed international journals. Physics science dominated the publication subject. There was a mismatch of the research area compared to the national research focus area priority. There were still many research topics which were determined as priority areas, but not many publications were produced in these areas such as research in transport and defense. The provision of journals strategy had not worked since 80% of the journal cited was unsubscribed. This study could be used to assess the effectiveness of research policy specifically for developing countries where the research budget was limited.
¿Cómo deciden las Cortes Constitucionales?
Authors: Pasquino Pasquale
Published: May 2017

El propósito de este artículo es explorar el modo de producción de las sentencias judiciales jurídicas redactadas por cortes constitucionales en Europa. El objeto de estudio natural de la teoría constitucional es el análisis de este producto final de creación judicial de Derecho por Cortes Constitucionales. Sin embargo, la doctrina no ha prestado suficiente atención, desde una perspectiva de derecho comparado, a los mecanismos y procedimientos que conducen a las decisiones de estas instituciones. Así, este documento hará una clasificación de los diferentes tipos de procesos decisionales en las cortes, analizando las etapas que conforman «el modo de producción», a partir del estudio de las decisiones de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos, el Consejo Constitucional francés, la Corte Constitucional italiana y la Corte Constitucional alemana. Al final del documento se hacen algunas conclusiones sobre el periodo de los magistrados, su filiación partidista, las restricciones temporales de deliberación y factores institucionales como el número de asistentes o la personalización de sus miembros.
Análisis terapéutico de precedentes: un estudio de la intersexualidad a partir de los pronunciamientos de la Corte Constitucional
Authors: Camacho Gutiérrez Olga Lucia
Published: May 2017

A partir de la perspectiva que plantea la jurisprudencia terapéutica en el estudio de casos judiciales, fueron sometidos a revisión los nueve fallos que hasta ahora ha emitido el Alto Tribunal de la Jurisdicción Constitucional colombiano acerca del problema jurídico más importante relacionado con la intersexualidad, esto es, el de la obtención del consentimiento informado en los procedimientos de reasignación de sexo o normalización. La regla jurídica adoptada como precedente judicial genera eventuales efectos terapéuticos o anti-terapéuticos según la obtención del consentimiento informado privilegie el ejercicio de la autonomía del menor de edad intersex, o el de sus representantes legales.
The changing paradigm of dyslipidaemia management
Authors: Ekanayaka Ruvan
Published: May 2017

The 2013 American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) guideline on the treatment of blood cholesterol to reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk in adults,(1) effected a change in the paradigm of dyslipidaemia management, in that it no longer advocated a target based therapy but instead posited a primary clinical basis for initiation of statin therapy. The intensity of statin therapy too was guided by clinical risk criteria rather than by absolute values of the lipid profile.
Asiaticoside increases aquaporin-3 protein expression in the cytoplasm of normal human epidermal keratinocytes
Authors: Wijayadi Linda Yulianti , Darmawan Hari
Published: May 2017

Introduction
Skin hydration decreases with aging. Aquaporin-3 (AQP3) is a major protein that plays a role in skin hydration, therefore it is a novel target for skin moisturizing treatment. Retinoic acid (RA) as a well-known active agent in antiaging treatment increases AQP3 expression, but frequently causes harmful side effects. Asiaticoside, a saponin compound isolated from Centella asiatica (CA) is also known as an antiaging cosmetic and plays a role in wound healing. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effect of asiaticoside isolated from CA and the effect of RA on the AQP3 expression in normal human epidermal keratinocytes (NHEKs).

Methods
An experimental laboratory study was performed using primary NHEKs that were derived from the foreskin of a boy. AQP3 expression in NHEKs was examined in vitro after the cells were incubated for 24 hours with asiaticoside or with RA at several concentrations. The AQP3 expression was evaluated by immunocytochemistry and quantitatively analyzed by Image-J software. Independent t-test and one-way ANOVA were used to analyze the data, followed by post-hoc Tukey test.

Results
There was an increasing trend of AQP3 expression upon exposure to asiaticoside at all concentrations compared to the control group. However, RA exposure seemed to induce a higher level of AQP3 expression. Asiaticoside effected a lower increase in AQP3 expression in NHEKs than did RA (p=0.042). Optimal results were achieved at 1 mg/mL concentration of asiaticoside.

Conclusions
Asiaticoside isolated from CA can enhance the AQP3 expression in NHEKs. Therefore it can be used as an active ingredient in cosmetic moisturizer formulation for dry skin treatment.
Underweight increases the risk of pulmonary tuberculosis in adult
Authors: Irawan Galuh Chandra , Margawati Ani , Rosidi Ali
Published: May 2017

Background
Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in middle- and low-income countries. The risk of developing TB may be related to nutritional status. Socioeconomic and behavioral factors are also shown to increase the susceptibility to TB infection. The objective of this study was to determine nutritional factors as risk factors of pulmonary TB in adult.

Methods
This was an observational study of case control design. The study subjects were community members consisting of 19 adult cases of pulmonary tuberculosis and 38 controls. Data on nutritional intakes were obtained by semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), while smoking behavior, history of DM, body mass index, education, and income were obtained by structured interviews. The data were analyzed by independent t-test and logistic regression for calculation of the odds ratio (OR).

Results
The bivariate test showed that the adequacy levels for energy (OR=6.8; 95% CI: 1.51-30.54), protein (OR=5.1; 95% CI: 1.52-17.14), vitamin A (OR=4.2; 5% CI: 1.31-13.54), vitamin C (OR=3.8;95% CI: 1.21-12.36), selenium (OR=4.2; 95% CI: 1.34-13.58), body mass index (OR=4.4; 95% CI: 1.32-14.35) and smoking behavior (OR=3.7; 95% CI: 1.15-11.9), were significant risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis. Multiple logistic regression test showed that low body mass index (<18.5 kg/m2) (OR=6.0; 95% CI: 1.32-27.18) was a the most influential risk factor of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Conclusion
Low body mass index is the most influential risk factor for pulmonary tuberculosis incidence in adult. Nutrition profile in adult is an important determinant of TB incidence.
Increase in neutrophil count after repeated exposure of Plasmodium berghei-infected mice to artemisinin
Authors: Maslachah Lilik , Sugihartuti Rahmi
Published: May 2017

Background
Leukocytes play an important role in the elimination of malaria infection. The leukocyte profile upon elimination of the malaria parasites that have been exposed to antimalarials and are subsequently capable of faster growth has not been researched. The aim of this research was to evaluate the role of mouse leukocytes in the elimination of parasites as shown by the leukocyte profile.

Methods
An experimental research with post test only control group design was conducted involving 24 male mice of the Swiss Albino strain weighing 20 g -30 g, and 2.5 months old. They were randomized into four groups: two control groups (K1, KP) and two treatment groups (P1, P4). Artemisinin at a dose of 0.04 mg/g body weight was given to the mice for 3 days, starting 2 days after infection. The leukocyte profile was observed on the 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 10th day after infection. The results were analyzed by two-way Anova.

Results
As shown in treatment control group KP and treatment group P4, P. berghei that had been passaged in the mice and were still viable after repeated exposure to artemisinin, may cause changes in leukocyte profile. On the 10th day of infection, the neutrophil percentage in group P1 showed a significantly different decrease when compared with the other groups (K1, KP and P4) (p<0.05).

Conclusion
Repeated exposure to artemisinin of mice infected with P. berghei can cause changes in neutrophil profile in mice.
Radiological significance of the sinonasal anatomical variants in recurrent acute rhinosinusitis patients
Authors: Sahu Niranjan , Mohapatra Satya Sundar G. , Rath Siba N. , Padhy Rabindra N.
Published: May 2017

Background: Recurrent acute rhinosinusitis (RARS), a low form chronic rhinosinusitis is frequently under evaluated. The significance of sinonasal anatomical variants of osteomeatal complex (OMC) and spheno-ethmoidal (SE) recess regions in patients of RARS is assessed.Methods: Retrospective analysis of coronal sinonasal computed tomography images of 120 RARS patients presented with sinonasal anatomical variants during November 2013 to October 2016 was carried out. Patients with acute and expansile sinonasal lesions are excluded.Results: Sinonasal anatomical variants in the regions of OMC and SE recess are responsible for obstruction of normal mucociliary drainage of corresponding paranasal sinuses in presence of inflammation predisposing to RARS. Anatomical variants of nasal septum were, deviated nasal septum (DNS) in 86 (72%) and septal spur in 58 (48%) patients. Anatomical variants in OMC region were, pneumatized middle turbinate (concha bullosa) in 50 (48%), paradoxical middle turbinate in 38 (28%), giant ethmoid bulla in 35 (32%), agger nasi cell in 29 (38%), Haller cell in 23 (15%), pneumatised uncinate process in 20 (18%), medialized uncinate process in 18 (22%) and septated maxillary sinus in 5 (4%) patients. Anatomical variants in SE recess were superior concha bullosa in 14 (12%) and septal bullosa in 11 (9%) patients.Conclusions: OMC pattern of recurrent rhinosinusitis is often prevalent in patients of RARS due to abundance of anatomical variants in the OMC region. DNS or ethmoid bulla when gets associated with concha bullosa increased the incidence of RARS. Present analysis would help surgeons to evaluate RARS patients for selective endoscopic sinus surgery.
Cytopathological study of salivary gland lesion in patients at a tertiary care centre, Indore: a one-year study
Authors: Todase Vipin , Panchonia Ashok , Kulkarni C. V. , Mehar Rakesh , Shinde Pankaj
Published: May 2017

Background: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is being increasingly used in the diagnosis of salivary gland lesions. However, the diagnosis is still difficult sometimes. Salivary gland lesions account for 2-6.5% of all the neoplasms of the head and neck. The objective of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and the sensitivity and specificity of FNAC in various salivary gland lesions and their histological correlation wherever possible.Methods: A total of 123 FNACs were done on salivary gland swellings in the Department of Pathology, M.G.M. Medical College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. The PAP stained cytological and H and E stained histopathological slides were studied and correlated.Results: On FNAC, slides were studied and analyzed and the following lesions were observed: Inflammatory lesion (69), Inflammatory cystic lesion (1), Pleomorphic adenoma (29), monomorphic adenoma (1), Warthin’s tumour (2), Benign Cystic lesion (4), Benign lesion (not specified) (4), Adenoid cystic carcinoma (3), Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (2), Metastatic carcinoma (3), and malignant tumour (unspecified) (5). Histopathological correlation was available in 41 cases and studied respectively.Conclusions: The overall sensitivity, specificity and the diagnostic accuracy were 90.2%, 97.6%, and 90.2%, respectively. Hence, the appropriate therapeutic management could be planned earlier. This study documents that FNAC of the salivary gland tumours is accurate, simple, rapid, inexpensive, well tolerated and harmless procedure for the patient.
Central arch mandibular reconstruction after surgery of oral carcinoma: an observational experience at MDACC, Houston, Texas, USA
Authors: Das Prafulla Kumar , Robb Geoffrey L.
Published: May 2017

Background: Reconstruction of head and neck defects in general and oro-mandibular defects in particular, represents a challenge to the head and neck reconstructive surgeon. The most common indication of oro-mandibular reconstruction remains ablative surgery for neoplastic disease of the oral cavity and oropharynx. The principal purpose was evaluation of the various methods of such reconstruction done in order to achieve the best cosmetic and functional outcome in terms of adequate mouth opening, oral competence, deglutition of semisolid to solid foods, speech intelligibility, minimum donor site morbidity and complication.Methods: The authors presented an observational work on the reconstruction of head and neck cancer after their curative excision, mostly oro-mandibular defects of various sizes ranging from 6cm to 12cm with special reference to the central arch during the first authors fellowship to MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC), Texas, where the second author was the supervisor.Results: The authors reported 24 reconstructions including 10 bony reconstructions. The free flap was preferred to pedicle flap for the reason of better aesthetic and functional outcome. The free fibula was mostly preferred due to its characters akin to the native mandible. Seventy-five patients were also observed in the outpatient clinic and evaluated during the follow up period for aesthetic and functional aspects, donor site morbidity, and long term complications. The first auther also evaluated that the incidence of primary closure with residual cosmetic defect in his study had come down from 28.47% before MDACC visit to only 4.38% today owing to more number of free and pedicle flaps were used.Conclusions: The free fibula was found to be the best option for mandible reconstruction overall. Observation within high volume centers however limited it may be, certainly upgraded the knowledge and working skills of the second author after he came back to his institution of Acharya Harihar Regional Cancer Center (AHRCC) in India.
A prospective study of feasibility and short term outcome of stoma reversal under local anaesthesia
Authors: Kumar Ashok , Kumar Yogesh , Singh Vineet , Kumar Arvind
Published: May 2017

Background: Stoma fashioning (ileostomy and colostomy) are very important and established procedures for deviation of bowel contents to procure the distal anostomosis. It is a very common procedure in cases of bowel obstruction, perforation, inflammatory bowel disease and large bowel disorders like Ca colon and Ca rectum, colonic fistulas, trauma to colon and rectum. Stoma reversal is a routine procedure but is usually performed using general or regional anaesthesia but large number of patient list for stoma reversal under general or regional anaesthesia, led to unnecessary delay in stoma reversal due to paucity of anaesthesia. Local anaesthesia has thus proved useful to handle a large load of stoma reversal, so we investigated feasibility of performing stoma reversal using local anaesthetic agent.Methods: Total 54 patients underwent for stoma reversal under local anaesthesia, admitted to Department of General Surgery, Nehru Hospital, B. R. D. Medical College, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.Results: Reversal of stoma could be comfortably done under safe dose of local anaesthesia, most of the patients remain comfortable intraoperatively, 4 out of 54 patients had systemic complications like vomiting and bradycardia and 2 had associated bowel injury. only 2 patients had minor anostomotic leak and 1 had developed fecal fistula while rest had normal intact anostomosis. Only 2 patients had reported moderate pain and 1 had mild pain according to visual analog scale and in 42 out of 54 patients had normal wound healing while 5 had minor erythema, 6 had seroma formation and 1 had complain of pus discharge.Conclusions: Reversal of STOMA can be performed safely and comfortably under local anaesthesia. Post op short term outcome and complications are comparable to that done under general or regional anaesthesia.
Fitossociologia de plantas espontâneas sob cultivo agroecológico na bananeira no Sertão Paraibano
Authors: Rodrigues Marilia Hortência Batista Silva , Andrade Francisco Edu de , Nascimento Danielle Maria do , Hafle Oscar Mariano , Pereira Junior Ednaldo Barbosa
Published: May 2017

Plantas são organismos sésseis e, portanto, refletem as condições locais. Elas apresentam geralmente maiores níveis de plasticidade fenotípica comparado aos animais, o que significa que efeitos de diversos estressores podem ser mais aparentes e, potencialmente, mais fáceis de serem medidos e quantificados. Este trabalho objetivou realizar um levantamento fitossociológico das espécies de plantas espontâneas presentes no cultivo de diferentes genótipos de banana sob manejo agroecológico no Alto Sertão Paraibano. Foi realizado em uma área experimental de 1.512m2. O espaçamento entre plantas foi de 3x3 m. Para a identificação e quantificação de plantas espontâneas, foi utilizado o método do quadrado inventário. Foram calculados: frequência, frequência relativa, densidade, densidade relativa, abundância, abundância relativa e o índice de importância relativa. Foram identificadas um total de 93 indivíduos correspondentes a 21 espécies, distribuídas em 11 famílias. A área em estudo apresentou uma grande diversidade de plantas espontâneas no cultivo da banana, sendo a mais frequente (18,18%) e com maior densidade relativa (38,70%) a espécie Cyperus rotundus, seguido da Alternanthera tenella com frequência relativa de 13,63% e densidade relativa de 15,05%.

Phytosociology of spontaneous plants under agroecological cultivation in the banana tree in backlands of Paraiba

 

Abstract: Plants are sessile organisms and therefore reflect local conditions. They generally have higher levels of phenotypic plasticity compared to animals, which means that the effects of various stressors may be more apparent and potentially easier to measure and quantify. This work aimed to perform a phytosociological survey of the species of spontaneous plants present in the cultivation of different banana genotypes under agroecological management in Hinterland Paraibano. It was carried out in an experimental area of 1,512m2. The spacing between plants was 3x3 m. For the identification and quantification of spontaneous plants, the square inventory method was used. Frequency, relative frequency, density, relative density, abundance, relative abundance and relative importance index were calculated. A total of 93 individuals corresponding to 21 species were identified, distributed in 11 families. The area under study presented a great diversity of spontaneous plants in banana cultivation, being the most frequent (18.18%) and with greater relative density (38.70%) the species Cyperus rotundus, followed by Alternanthera tenella with relative frequency of 13.63% and relative density of 15.05%.

 
Avaliação das condições higiênico-sanitárias na comercialização de frutas e hortaliças no município de Manhuaçu, Minas Gerais
Authors: Ribeiro Dilson Fagundes , Rodrigues Rosane Da Silva
Published: May 2017

Em feiras livres e supermercados uma ampla variedade de produtos alimentícios processados e in natura são comercializados, entre eles destacam-se frutas e hortaliças. Esses locais têm sido objeto de estudo devido as frequentes más condições higiênico-sanitárias das bancadas, dos utensílios, dos equipamentos e dos manipuladores. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar as condições higiênico-sanitárias da comercialização de frutas e hortaliças em feira livre e supermercados no município de Manhuaçu (MG), tendo como base as recomendações da RDC MS/Anvisa n° 216 de 2004 e a RDC MS/Anvisa n° 275 de 2002. Foi elaborado um questionário estruturado com questões abertas para entrevista com os manipuladores e questões fechadas (checklist) para observações de condições pontuais de higiene nos locais de venda. Foi verificado que tanto na feira livre como nos supermercados haviam diversas inadequações relacionadas às condições higiênico-sanitárias. Portanto, pode-se concluir que nenhum dos estabelecimentos atende a todos os itens avaliados, ressaltando-se a importância para o cumprimento das legislações que visam assegurar a disponibilização de alimentos seguros ao consumidor.

Evaluation of the hygienic-sanitary conditions in the commercialization of fruits and vegetables in the city of Manhuaçu, Minas Gerais
Abstract: On street markets and supermarkets a wide diversity of processed food products and “in natura” are marketed, among them stand out fruits and vegetables. These locations have been studied due to poor sanitary conditions of countertops, utensils, equipment and handlers. The objective of this study was to assess the sanitary conditions of marketing of fruits and vegetables in the city of Manhuaçu (MG), based on the recommendations of the RDC MS / ANVISA N°. 216 of 2004 and RDC N°. 275 2002. It has made an organized questionnaire containing open questions for interview and closed questions (checklist) to be observed about the hygiene conditions of the street markets and the supermarket. It was checked that both the street market and supermarkets had several inadequacies concerning the sanitary conditions. Therefore, it can be concluded that no establishments cater to all items, emphasizing the importance for the fulfillment of laws aimed at ensuring the provision of safe food to consumers of safe food to consumers.
Diagnóstico ambiental qualitativo no “lixão” da cidade de Pombal, Paraíba
Authors: Gomes Naiara Angelo , Leite José Cleidimário Araújo , Farias Camilo Allyson Simões de , Oliveira Silva Ana Paula , Ismael Fernanda Carolina Monteiro
Published: May 2017

A destinação ambientalmente inadequada de resíduos sólidos urbanos provoca diversos impactos negativos no meio ambiente, especialmente nos componentes ambientais: solo, água e ar atmosférico. Neste sentido, para que esses efeitos adversos sejam identificados, é necessário conhecer as características do ambiente na área em questão. Neste estudo, objetivou-se a elaboração de um diagnóstico ambiental qualitativo dos meios físico, biótico e antrópico da área do lixão da cidade de Pombal, Estado da Paraíba. A metodologia utilizada teve por base consultas a órgãos públicos, pesquisas bibliográficas, visitas de campo e fotodocumentação. De acordo com os resultados, verificou-se a ocorrência de várias alterações ambientais adversas significativas nos meios físico, biótico e antrópico, típicas da destinação ambientalmente inadequada de resíduos sólidos em “depósitos” a céu aberto, o que tem resultado em uma degradação ambiental local e acarretado danos sociais, sanitários e ecológicos para o município.

Qualitative Environmental diagnosis in the “dumpsite” of city Pombal, Paraíba

Abstract: Environmentally inadequate disposal of municipal solid waste causes many negative impacts on the environment, especially in the environmental components: soil, water and atmospheric air. Then, for these adverse effects were identified, it is necessary to know the characteristics of the environment in the area in question. This study aims to develop a qualitative environmental diagnosis of the physical, biotic and anthropic environment of the dumpsite of Pombal in state of Paraíba, Brazil. The methodology used in the study was based on consultations in government agencies, bibliographic research, field visits and photo documentation. According to the results, it were noted the occurrence of a number of significant adverse environmental changes in the physical, biotic and anthropic environment, typical of solid waste disposal in "deposits" at  openwork, which has resulted in a local environmental degradation and have caused social, health and ecological damage to the municipality.
Produção, aspectos nutricionais e fisiológicos de alface sob adubação foliar com Spirulina platensis
Authors: Silva Débora Samara Oliveira e , Nóbrega Jackson Silva , Rocha Railene Hérica Carlos , Araújo Josinaldo Lopes , Guedes Wellinghton Alves , Lima José Franciraldo de
Published: May 2017

Objetivou-se avaliar a influência de concentrações do fertilizante orgânico a base de Spirulina platensis sobre a produção, crescimento, teores de N, P, K e sódio e sobre as trocas gasosas de alface cv. Elba em condições de campo. Utilizou-se o delineamento de blocos ao acaso, com seis tratamentos, constituídos das concentrações do fertilizante (0; 1,5; 3,0; 4,5; 6,0 e 7,5%) com seis repetições. No ponto de colheita da cultura foram avaliadas variáveis de produção e crescimento, os teores de nitrogênio, fósforo, potássio e sódio, bem como, as trocas gasosas das plantas com o medidor de gás infravermelho (IRGA). Os resultados obtidos mostraram que as concentrações do fertilizante, não afetaram a produção, o crescimento, os teores de nutrientes avaliados, assim como não influenciaram as trocas gasosas das plantas.

Production, mineral nutrition and physiological aspects of lettuce under foliar fertilization with Spirulina platensis

 

Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of concentrations of organic fertilizer based on Spirulina platensis on yield, growth, in N, P, K and sodium contents and on gaseous changes of lettuce cv. Elba in field conditions. Use the design of randomized blocks, with six treatments consisting of different concentrations of fertilizer (0; 1.5; 3.0; 4.5; 6.0 and 7.5%) with six replications. At the harvest point were evaluated the growth and production, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sodium, as well as gas exchange plant with infrared gas meter (IRGA). The results showed that the fertilizer concentrations did not affect production, growth, levels of nutrients evaluated, and did not influence the gas exchange of plants.
Caracterização De Cargas Lineares E Não Lineares Em Condições De Tensões Não Senoidais
Authors: Kelis Morales Paredes Helmo , Henrique Ferreira dos Reis Paulo , Maurer Deckmann Sigmar
Published: May 2017

Este trabalho apresenta uma análise de cargas lineares e não lineares em condições senoidais e não senoidais para verificar seu comportamento como “fonte de tensão” ou “fonte de corrente” distorciva. Discute ainda problemas relacionados com a medição e tarifação da energia no ponto de acoplamento comum. Para tanto é utilizada a Teoria de Potência Conservativa para encontrar circuitos equivalentes e a partir destes circuitos analisar as principais características das cargas lineares e/ou não lineares bem com o tipo de não linearidades presentes. As análises são comprovadas com base em simulações e dados experimentais de cargas típicas de uso residencial e industrial. Além disso, será discutida a adequação do fator de potência como indicador apropriado para caracterizar e penalizar o consumidor (carga) quando também é produtor (gerador), situação comumente encontrada em microrredes.
Boost PFC Sem Sensor De Corrente Utilizando Técnica De Deslocamento De Amostra De Tensão
Authors: Tabosa Albuquerque Leonardo , Elmano de Alencar e Silva Carlos , De Souza Oliveira Júnior Demercil , Mineiro Sá Junior Edilson
Published: May 2017

Este trabalho apresenta uma técnica para correção de fator de potência com um conversor Boost monofásico sem utilização de sensor de corrente, implementada digitalmente. Esta técnica utiliza amostras da tensão de entrada deslocada no tempo como sinal modulador, o qual é utilizado para o acionamento do interruptor do pré-regulador. A técnica proposta se diferencia das demais pelo fato de não necessitar da malha de controle da corrente, de não utilizar sensor de corrente, de possibilitar a utilização de processadores com reduzida capacidade computacional, de não necessitar da utilização de Phase Locked Loop (PLL) e por poder ser aplicada a quaisquer formas de onda periódica à tensão de entrada. A fim de validar a técnica proposta foram realizadas simulações e coletados resultados experimentais a partir de um protótipo de escala reduzida, com o qual foram obtidos fatores de potência da ordem de 0,99, além de taxas de distorção harmônica dentro dos limites da Norma IEC 61000-3-2:2014.
Aplicação De Controle De Potências Para A Geração Eólica E Filtragem De Corrente Harmônica Com Gerador De Indução Duplamente Alimentado
Authors: Bezerra Moreira Adson , André dos Santos Barros Tárcio , Siqueira de Castro Teixeira Vanessa , Ruppert Filho Ernesto
Published: May 2017

Neste trabalho descreve-se uma nova proposta de um sistema de geração eólica que controla as potências ativa e reativa e realiza a função de filtragem ativa das componentes harmônicas de correntes da rede elétrica. A compensação harmônica é realizada por um algoritmo aplicado ao conversor do lado da rede elétrica na presença de uma carga trifásica não linear no ponto de acoplamento comum. Esta técnica quando empregada de modo correto melhora a qualidade de energia. O conversor do lado da máquina controla as potências ativa e reativa que são entregues à rede através do controle vetorial por orientação de fluxo do estator. Uma metodologia de projeto dos controladores utilizados nessas técnicas propostas é apresentada. Resultados de simulações e experimentais confirmaram a eficácia e desempenho do sistema proposto.
Segurança do paciente: elaboração de um checklist para administração segura de medicamentos pela equipe de enfermagem.
Authors: Mendes Roberta Aparecida , Pereira Renata Maria Silva , Silva Thaís Oliveira da , Evangelista Thaís Raimundo , Lourenço Daniela Santos , Martinez Maria Regina
Published: May 2017

A Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS), dentre outras organizações, tem revelado um alto índice de erros de medicação nas instituições de saúde. A farmacovigilância tende a prevenir tais erros e tem sido uma estratégia de gerenciamento de riscos para a efetivação da segurança nesses ambientes. Em hospitais que buscam acreditação nível 2, o gerenciamento de seus processos deve estar documentado, e faz parte da assistência farmacêutica acompanhar todos os mesmos, desde a dispensação até a efetiva administração do fármaco. Diante da necessidade observada pelo hospital estudado localizado em um município de médio porte de Minas Gerais, foi proposta ao Programa Universitário Observatório de Gestão Hospitalar a criação de um instrumento para uma possível adequação institucional como um requisito exigido pelo processo de acreditação hospitalar nível 2. A partir de um levantamento na literatura científica, foi elaborado um checklist para administração segura de medicamentos pela equipe de enfermagem com 15 passos, a serem verificados e documentados.
Erros de medicação e segurança do paciente: uma revisão integrativa da literatura
Authors: Soldatelli Pagno Paim Roberta , Chies Bellaver Daiane , Belmonte Julia , Cristóvão Azeredo Juliana
Published: May 2017

Este estudo tem como objetivos identificar o conhecimento produzido sobre os erros de medicação e as consequências na segurança do paciente, através de uma revisão integrativa de literatura. Foram selecionados, através da busca dos artigos nas bases de dados SCIELO, LILACS, BDENF e BVS inicialmente 41 artigos publicados entre 2000 e 2014.  Destes, 29 trabalhos foram excluídos por não abordarem os objetivos deste estudo, e aplicados nesta revisão 12, conforme os critérios de inclusão.  Percebeu-se que 11 trabalhos foram publicados em revistas direcionadas à área da Enfermagem e seis artigos apresentaram metodologia quantitativa. A segurança do paciente constitui em um problema de saúde pública, e erros com medicamentos são frequentes e graves. Os resultados deste estudo poderão contribuir, através de elementos teóricos, como fontes de informações, com discussões estratégicas de melhoria da qualidade de assistência nas instituições de saúde, focalizando a segurança do paciente em relação à terapêutica medicamentosa.