bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O papel das professoras alfabetizadoras no desenvolvimento da entoação
Authors: Garcia Rosicleide Rodrigues
Published: November 2018

Em 2015, por meio da análise de F0, isto é, da frequência fundamental, e utilizando a metodologia desenvolvida pelo Projeto ExProsodia, Garcia verificou que o processo entoacional diferencia-se entre uma pessoa alfabetizada e aquela que não o é. A diferença aparece na finalização da entoação, pois o tom final (TF) e o tom médio (TM) apresentam médias semelhantes quando o entrevistado apresenta baixo grau de escolaridade, algo que é notavelmente diferente aos que possuem mais anos de estudos. Logo, pensando nesse contraponto, decidiu-se analisar quando a finalização começa a sofrer mudança, já que crianças de 3 a 5 anos costumam trazer a mesma característica de alguém desfavorecido educacionalmente. Para isso, buscaram-se gravações de professoras alfabetizadoras da primeira série do ensino fundamental em situações de sala de aula e em entrevista, e o resultado prévio desse estudo é que elas podem produzir uma finalização plagal quando estão em contato com os alunos e a finalização autêntica quando estão na entrevista. Sendo assim, percebe-se que há uma espécie de child-directed speech relacionada à entoação utilizada nos primeiros anos do ensino fundamental.
Offensiveness scale: how offensive is this expression?
Authors: Legroski Marina Chiara
Published: November 2018

In order to determine if offensiveness was a necessary trait to characterize certain expression as a swear word by the speakers, this paper presents a pilot experiment designed for this purpose. Based on the statistical analysis of the data, we show that these two concepts ("offensiveness" and "swear word") are not correlated. Next, we focus our considerations on "offensiveness" in works about the linguistic and sociolinguistic politeness, specifically regarding the social contexts and the influence of the gender role on certain linguistic uses.
Brinquedos e diversões no estado de São Paulo: designações para estilingue a partir dos dados do Projeto ALiB
Authors: Alencar Beatriz Aparecida
Published: November 2018

O contato com o lúdico ocorre a partir das experiências das crianças com os entretenimentos que, muitas vezes, revelam aspectos culturais que se refletem na norma lexical dos falantes. Considerando a influência que as brincadeiras promovem nos hábitos das pessoas, este estudo busca analisar as denominações para o conceito expresso na pergunta 157/QSL do Projeto Atlas Linguístico do Brasil (ALiB): “o brinquedo feito de uma forquilha e duas tiras de borracha” (COMITÊ NACIONAL DO PROJETO ALIB, 2001, p. 34), examinando dados geolinguísticos de 48 localidades da rede de pontos do Projeto ALiB no estado de São Paulo (SP) e cidades limítrofes. O trabalho pautou-se em pressupostos teóricos da Dialetologia, Lexicografia, Semântica, Etnolinguística e Antropologia Linguística, buscando demonstrar a inter-relação entre léxico, cultura e história social do estado de São Paulo.
A prática do romance de Antonio da Fonseca Soares: o ms. 2998 BGUC
Authors: D'Arcadia Luís Fernando Campos
Published: November 2018

O manuscrito 2998 da sala de reservados da Biblioteca Geral da Universidade de Coimbra apresenta, em sua primeira página, a didascália “Romances Portugueses de Antonio d’Affonseca, q despois se chamou Fr. Antonio das Chagas”. Dela pode-se constatar que o compilador dos textos estabelece um contraste entre duas figuras: o primeiro é o fidalgo Antônio da Fonseca Soares (1631-1682), Capitão de Cavalaria do exército português e uma das figuras mais notórias do conceptismo português, o segundo é esse mesmo autor depois de ser ordenado frei franciscano em 1663. Aqui, procura-se examinar, a partir do estudo de romances registrados nesse manuscrito, como o contraste exposto na didascália vai além da mera nomeação do autor, possuindo a função de estabelecer ao público daquele manuscrito uma série de expectativas para a leitura e interpretação dos textos nele contidos.
A referência e o estereótipo na comunicação colaborativa intercultural
Authors: Freitas Paola de Carvalho Buvolini , Garcia Daniela Nogueira de Moraes
Published: November 2018

A mediação no teletandem visa discutir, contextualizar acontecimentos linguísticos e culturais das sessões de interação. Trata-se de um espaço propício para o questionamento de dois movimentos: a referência e o estereótipo (LIPPMANN, 2008). Este artigo problematiza, na colaboração intercultural, a recorrência desses na formação de mediadores para não dicotomizar o ensino de línguas estrangeiras, mas vê-lo pelo seu acontecimento. Observamos dois estudos de caso de interações em teletandem para demonstrar a recorrência, via identidade nacional, da referência e do estereótipo e compreender seus usos. Os resultados revelam que as identidades nacionais sobressaem para estabelecer pertencimentos territoriais, expor maior conhecimento deste interagente e entendê-los como processos constitutivos da nacionalidade em confronto, de práticas sociais que tendem a perder a força de sedimentação no diálogo.
A (in)flexibilidade pragmática na fala da criança e os erros no processo de aquisição da linguagem
Authors: Maldonade Irani Rodrigues
Published: November 2018

O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar alguns erros no processo de aquisição da linguagem relacionados à aquisição do léxico e algumas expressões linguísticas na fala de crianças brasileiras. No interacionismo proposto por De Lemos (desde 1982), a linguagem não é reduzida ao papel de ferramenta social, puramente instrumental. Ela é a condição necessária para o processo de aquisição da linguagem, sendo o diálogo tomado como unidade de análise, de modo que a relação estrutural entre a fala da criança e seu(s) interlocutor(es) pode ser cotejada. Os resultados da análise de dados indicam que a linguagem deve ser “apre(e)ndida” na sua relação instável de interioridade e “exterioridade” no diálogo. Os erros na fala das crianças não tomam, necessariamente, o mesmo referencial já cristalizado pelos usos da língua adulta. Eles constituem o seu próprio eixo “provisório” para o estabelecimento de relação/identificação, ou seja, mostram a flexibilidade pragmática nas marcas do sujeito no seu processo de aquisição da linguagem.
A tradução na área de química orgânica: da adaptação à tradução literal
Authors: Pinto Paula Tavares , Lima Marcelo de Freitas
Published: November 2018

Neste trabalho, propomos uma discussão sobre a problemática da tradução de termos em inglês da Química de Pesticidas, subárea da Química Orgânica, para o português do Brasil. O objetivo principal é o de apresentar um glossário bilíngue (português <=> inglês) com termos harmonizados, buscando preencher uma lacuna existente e oferecer uma fonte de consulta confiável para os pesquisadores da área. Para tal, utilizamos como base teórica os estudos da tradução baseados em corpus, a Linguística de Corpus e a Terminologia. Para a composição do corpus, de onde serão extraídas as informações e os termos, são utilizados artigos e resumos de revistas acadêmicas que tratam de química de pesticidas em português brasileiro e em inglês.
Implementação de contextos telecolaborativos de aprendizagem de línguas: o caso Teletandem
Authors: Garcia Daniela Nogueira de Moraes , De Souza Micheli Gomes
Published: November 2018

Novos contextos e perspectivas se agigantam no cenário educacional com o desenvolvimento de ferramentas tecnológicas digitais. O acesso aos povos constitui-se uma vertente importante na reconfiguração de práticas pedagógicas, currículos de cursos e contextos de formação de professores. Nesse cenário, o projeto Teletandem Brasil (TELLES, 2006) tem aberto portas à comunicação intercultural e experiências singulares para aprendizes de português de universidades estrangeiras e aprendizes de línguas estrangeiras vinculados à UNESP. Tendo em vista os contextos de telecolaboração para a promoção de transformações nos processos de ensino e aprendizagem de línguas, o objetivo deste artigo é delinear (a) um panorama histórico da implementação do Teletandem, (b) apresentar o embasamento teórico e princípios que caracterizam o contexto Teletandem e (c) apresentar perspectivas de pesquisa no campo da telecolaboração.
Comparison of vocal cord view between neutral and sniffing position during orotracheal intubation using fiberoptic bronchoscope: A prospective, randomized cross over study
Authors: Park Sanghee , Lee Hyung Gon , Choi Jeong Il , Lee Seongheon , Jang Eun-A , Bae Hong-Beom , Rhee Jeeyun , Yang Hyung Chae , Jeong Seongtae
Published: November 2018

Background: Limitation of sight during endotracheal intubation is a major complicating factor using fiberoptic bronchoscope. Thus, maneuvers to relieve such obstructions are recommended. There have been no studies to determine whether the sniffing or neutral position is superior for this purpose. Therefore, this study was performed to examine the effects of these two positions including vocal core view.
Methods: Fifty-four patients scheduled to receive general anesthesia by orotracheal intubation were eligible for inclusion in the study with informed consent. After confirmation of proper head positioning depending on the group, the view of the vocal cord was acquired in each position. Images were reviewed using the percentage of glottic opening (POGO) score.
Results: A total of 106 images of vocal cords from 53 patients were obtained. The mean POGO scores were 26.65 ± 30.18 for the sniffing position and 37.29 ± 32.56 for the neutral position (P = 0.002). Neutral position increased POGO score in 31 patients and decreased POGO score in 13 patients compare to sniffing position (p = 0.017). There were no significant differences between the two head positions with regard to intubation time or degree of convenience during intubation.
Conclusions: Neutral position improved the view of glottic opening than sniffing position during oral fiberoptic intubation. However, there was no difference in the difficulty of tube insertion between the two positions.
Trial registration: Clinical Trials.gov identifier: NCT02931019, registered on October 12, 2016
Effect of Nebulized Eucalyptus for Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Patients under Mechanical Ventilation: A Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial
Authors: Karimpour HasanAli , Hematpour Behzad , Mohammadi Saeed , Aminisaman Javad , Mirzaei Maryam , Kawyannejad Rasool
Published: November 2018

Background: Pneumonia caused by the ventilator is the most common acquired infection in the intensive care unit, which increases the morbidity and mortality of the patients. Eucalyptus plant has antiseptic properties. Therefore, the present study investigates the effect of eucalyptus incense on prevention of pneumonia in patients with endotracheal tube in the intensive care unit.
Methods: This clinical trial study was performed on 100 patients under ventilation in two intervention and control groups in Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah, Iran in 2018. The patients in the intervention group, Eucalyptus solution 2% and in the control group received 10 cc distilled water as an inhaler three times a day. The results of the two groups were compared to the incidence of pulmonary infections based on CPIS criteria and compared with SPSS version 19 software.
Results: The incidence of late pneumonia was significantly lower in the intervention group (P=0.02). The onset of pneumonia significantly later in the intervention group than the control group (P=0.01). The prevalence of Klebsiella, Candida albicans, and Staphylococcus aureus was significantly decreased in the intervention group (P=0.02) (P=0.04) (P=0.01).
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that eucalyptus inhalation is effective in reducing the incidence of pulmonary infection in patients under ventilation. It is recommended that these products be used to prevent pulmonary infections in these patients.
Using Stories to Communicate Individual Risk for Opioid Prescriptions: Study Protocol for the Life STORRIED Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Meisel Zachary F , Bansal Esha , Schapira Marilyn M , Perrone Jeanmarie , Cannuscio Carolyn C , Rhodes Karin V , Hess Erik P , Goldberg Erica B , Rogers Melissa A , Bell Jeffrey J , Zyla Michael M , McCollum Sharon , Dolan Abby R , Shofer Frances S
Published: November 2018

Background: Prescription opioid abuse in the United States is a devastating public health crisis, of which many chronic opioid users were originally prescribed the medication for acute pain. Narrative enhanced risk communication may improve patient outcomes such as knowledge of opioid risk and opioid use behaviors in the setting of acute pain.

Methods & Design: Patients presenting to the acute care facilities of four geographically and ethnically diverse United States hospital centers with renal colic or musculoskeletal back pain will be eligible for this multicenter randomized clinical trial. A control group of patients receiving a standardized, general risk information sheet will be compared to two intervention groups, one receiving the risk information sheet plus a probabilistic opioid risk tool and another receiving the risk information sheet plus a narrative enhanced probabilistic opioid risk tool. We will study the effect of probabilistic and narrative enhanced opioid risk communication on: 1) knowledge as measured by risk awareness and treatment preferences for fewer opioids; 2) reduced use of opioids as measured by quantity of opioids taken, functional improvement, and repeat use of unscheduled visits for pain; 3) patient-provider alignment as measured by concordance between patient preference and finalized prescription plan and the presence of shared decision making. To assess these outcomes, we will administer baseline patient surveys during acute care admission and follow-up surveys at predetermined times during the ninety days after discharge.

Discussion: This study seeks to assess the potential clinical role of narrative enhanced, risk-informed communication for acute pain management in acute care settings. This paper outlines the protocol used to implement the study and highlights crucial methodological, statistical, stakeholder involvement, and dissemination considerations.
Ependimoma anaplásico: relato de caso raro de uma neoplasia com comportamento agressivo
Authors: Tomaz Maria Tereza Miranda , Lacerda Nereu Alves , Bezerra Talles Thadeu Brazz , Menezes Nicássio Silva , Gomes Abel Barbosa de Araújo , Santos Hellen Bandeira de Pontes , Filho José Lopes de Sousa
Published: November 2018

Introdução: O ependimoma anaplásico é um raro tumor neuroepitelial intracraniano composto por células neoplásicas ependimárias, sendo mais frequente em crianças. Os ependimomas se originam da camada ependimária que recobre os ventrículos cerebrais e o canal central da medula espinhal, manifestando-se em crianças e adultos jovens, com características morfológicas e comportamento biológico extremamente variável. Objetivo: relatar um caso de ependimoma anaplásico supratentorial em neonato. Relato de caso: lactente de 3 meses de idade que realizou pré-natal de forma regular e ultrassom morfológico sem alterações, foi internado com sintomas de hipertensão intracraniana (cefaleia, náusea, vômitos, rebaixamento de nível de consciência). Foram realizadas tomografia e ressonância magnética do encéfalo e foi evidenciada lesão expansiva comprometendo todo o hemisfério cerebral direito, com captação heterogênea do contraste e focos de necrose. Inicialmente, o paciente foi submetido a implante de um cateter por meio da derivação ventricular externa (DVE), em seguida foi realizada microcirurgia para a ressecção do tumor cerebral, com ressecção subtotal (cerca de 80%). As análises histopatológicas e imuno-histoquímicas revelaram o diagnóstico de ependimoma anaplásico (Grau 3, OMS). Porém, no pós-operatório a criança continuou com as mesmas manifestações clínicas, somada a convulsões e sepse, evoluindo para óbito após três meses. Conclusão: O ependimoma supratentorial extraventricular é um tumor raro e possui um largo espectro de manifestações clínicas e imaginológicos. Devido a isso, é muito importante o conhecimento, por parte dos neurocirurgiões, sobre a doença, tendo em vista que o diagnóstico precoce e a melhor escolha da terapia reduzem a mortalidade.Descritores: Ependimoma; Sistema Nervoso Central; Neoplasias Encefálicas.
Discharge coefficient calculation method of landing gear shock absorber and its influence on drop dynamics
Authors: Ding Yong Wei , Wei Xiao Hui , Nie Hong , Li Yong Ping
Published: November 2018

Oleo-damping performance is a key factor affecting the landing gear buffer performance, while the flow discharge coefficient determines buffer damping force. For improving the calculation precision of discharge coefficient estimation method in aircraft design manual, a model for discharge coefficient is established based on pipeline fluid mechanics and damping orifice structure, and a numerical calculation is performed. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis is also conducted for damping orifice structure using the commercial software FLUNET. The simulation result of damping orifice discharge coefficient correlates well with the theoretical result. On this basis, landing gear drop dynamic response are calculated with the numerical analysis method using obtained discharge coefficient and compared with experimental results. Furthermore, the influences of current discharge coefficient estimation method and simulation method are analyzed and compared on the hydraulic force and the ground reaction force. The study demonstrates that the poor precision of discharge coefficient estimation method in aircraft design manual leads to more than 30 % differences between the drop dynamic estimation results and the experimental results. The method of CFD simulation or theoretical analysis can improve the calculation precision of discharge coefficient by about 17 %.
Application of coherence analysis study on identification of vehicle noise sources
Authors: Chen Ke , Li Mengyu , Li Chunping
Published: November 2018

Structure-Air noise sources in different frequencies were identified based on analysis of frequency and testing of vibration and noise under idling condition, and a method for signal sources priority was developed under identifying the kinds of noise sources. The partial coherence equations of the six input and single output systems were derived based on the theory of coherence. Coefficient of partial coherence of the test data of vibration and noise in vehicle was calculated by using MATLAB. Coherence analysis results show that working engine incentive transferred to the driving cab in low frequency range caused structure noise, engine RH mounting is the main noise source; The noise in middle frequency range is caused by the coupling effects of vibration of engine left mounting and noise of the engine compartment to the driving cab, between which left hanging mount vibration affected more; Engine compartment noise in high frequency leaked through the air to the cab, engine noise is the main source of noise inside.
Comparison of the photoconversion of 1-chloronaphthalene and 2,3-dichlornaphthalene in water
Authors: Kang Chunli , Bao Siqi , Wang Yuhan , Xiao Kunkun , Zhu Ling , Liu Fang , Tian Tao
Published: November 2018

In this work, the photoconversion of 1-chloronaphthalene (CN-1) and 2,3-dichlornaphthalene (CN-10) under the simulated sunlight had been studied. The results showed that the photoconversion of CN-1 and CN-10 obeyed the first-order kinetics model. NO2−, NO3−, Fe3+ and Fe2+ extensively present in natural water can accelerate CN-1 photoconversion via generating ·OH, which may induce indirect photooxidation of CN-1. The photoproducts were treated by the derivatization method and analyzed by GC-MS after being irradiated for 6 h. Ten products were characterized for CN-1 and CN-10, and there were six common products. On this basis, the photoconversion pathways of CN-10 and CN-1 were proposed, and both of them have a similar conversion mechanism.
Trade credit management in wholesale companies based on statistical methods
Authors: Ermakova E. V.
Published: November 2018

Study purpose. The paper shows the application of statistical methods for the trade credit management in the wholesale Russian companies. In this industry, the companies deal with a huge amount of customers, while trade credit is a common practice. As a result, fast and reasonable choice of trade credit terms becomes especially important for wholesale companies. The main study purpose is to provide the methods to choose the trade credit terms.Materials and methods. In this paper, the methods for trade credit management are based of the empirical research where binomial logistic model and discriminant analysis were used. The binomial logistic model was used to assess the customers’ reliability, his inclination to violate the terms specified in the contract. The delay period must be chosen when trade credit is provided. In the paper, the discriminant analysis was applied to make the decision. The discriminant functions allow choosing such a period of delay that will be broken with the least probability by the customer with certain financial and non-financial characteristics. The data used refer to 11 Russian companies from the wholesale industry and include 720 observations for 2016-2017.Results. As a result, the possibility of due repayment may be evaluated and the payment delay may be selected according to individual customers’ characteristics. Eight factors that characterize the liquidity of the purchaser, its profitability, turnover, and non-financial factors became significant to assess the reliability. In conclusion, the paper contains the practical example for four hypothetical purchasers with different characteristics. The higher the reliability of the customer, the more attractive conditions can be offered for him, depending on the propensity to risk of the wholesale company, as well as its financial opportunities.Conclusion. This article contains the model to evaluate the possibility of due repayment and algorithm to select the payment delay, which are based on the binomial logistic model and classification functions. Although there are a large number of methods to select the terms of trade credit, the majority of them have serious limitations. The most of methods are based only on the professional experience, while statistical analysis, in presence, is based on data of one company because of the confidentiality of necessary information. In contrast, this article is based on the empirical data and includes the delay period selection, which is slightly enlightened in the literature.
Inconsistency evaluation of the curriculum logical structure
Authors: Ageev Yu. D. , Fedoseev S. V. , Kavin Yu. A. , Vorona S. G. , Pavlovskiy I. S.
Published: November 2018

Purpose of the study. The main purpose of creating a curriculum is to regulate academic disciplines in accordance with the logic of the learning process, defined by the relationship between the basic concepts of the disciplines. Violation of this logic becomes apparent only directly during the training sessions.A large variety of quantitative methods uses indicators that do not reveal structural deficiencies in the curriculum. This makes it difficult to improve the curriculum.The purpose of this work is to demonstrate the application of a general approach to the assessment of the structural inconsistency of systems in relation to the evaluation of the logical structure of the curriculum.Materials and methods. The paper applies a general approach to the assessment of structural integrity, developed on the basis of the provisions of the general theory of systems and graph theory. The approach involves the construction of three interrelated structural models of the system and using them to determine the initial data for calculating the index of inconsistency of the system structure.Results. The overall approach to the assessment of structural integrity is adapted to assess the logical structure of the curriculum. Three models of curriculum structure are developed:Elementary model of interdisciplinary communication;Curriculum network model;Hierarchical curriculum model.Based on the parameters of the hierarchical curriculum model, using three adapted algorithms, the value of the inconsistency index of the curriculum structure in the direction of preparation “Applied Informatics” is calculated. Recommendations on changing the structure of the studied curriculum to reduce the degree of its structural inconsistency are proposed. Conclusion. As a result of the research, the methods were proposed that allow identifying possible contradictions in the structure of the curriculum and evaluating its inconsistency. 

As the experiments have shown, it is extremely difficult to study the curricula in a manual manner, the number of disciplines in which exceeds 50. In this regard, the development of a complex of computer programs that will automate the assessment of the inconsistency of large curricula is being completed.
Taxocenose de abelhas e vespas em culturas de Capsicum annuum var. annuum no Parque Nacional Serra de Itabaiana e no seu entorno, Sergipe, Brasil
Authors: Fontes Felipe , Oliveira Favízia , Teixeira Frederico , Gramacho Katia
Published: November 2018

Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar as comunidades de abelhas e vespas nas culturas de Capsicum annuum var. annuum. O trabalho foi realizado em três propriedades, no entorno do Parque Nacional Serra de Itabaiana, onde foram efetuadas coletas com rede entomológica. Fizeram-se as coletas a cada 15 dias durante a floração da pimenta, entre os meses de janeiro e maio de 2014, no período das 8h às 16h. Os himenópteros coletados foram preparados e levados ao laboratório para a subsequente identificação e análise de frequência. Amostraram-se 299 indivíduos, totalizando 44 espécies/morfoespécies, sendo 18 de abelhas pertencentes à família Apidae e 26 de vespas Aculeata, pertencentes às famílias Crabronidae, Mutillidae, Pompilidae, Scoliidae, Sphecidae e Vespidae. As comunidades de abelhas e vespas  apresentaram dissimilaridade entre as três propriedades, provavelmente em virtude de sua localização e qualidade do hábitat. As análises indicaram a dominância de algumas espécies, como Exomalopsis analis e Augochloropsis spp. Os resultados obtidos são essenciais para a identificação de potenciais polinizadores dessa cultura e para o desenvolvimento de trabalhos relacionados à interação das comunidadesde polinizadores nativos com as culturas agrícolas regionais.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE CONTROLE ADAPTÁVEL PARA DISPOSITIVOS MÓVEIS VOLTADO AO PÚBLICO INFANTIL
Authors: Da Silva Christian Cambruzzi , Reis Carina Camila , De Carli Daniel Michelon , Almeida da Silva Nícolas de , Palombini Felipe Luis
Published: November 2018

O mercado de games para dispositivos móveis apresenta grande potencial de desenvolvimento de acessórios, como controles, contudo os modelos disponíveis tendem a exibir problemas relacionados à ergonomia e à adaptabilidade a diferentes tamanhos de dispositivos. Desse modo, o presente artigo teve como objetivo relatar o processo de desenvolvimento de um controle adaptável para dispositivos móveis voltados para crianças. Como resultado, foi apresentado o redesign de um controle, de modo a contribuir na configuração desse equipamento com base em fatores como ergonomia, funcionalidade tátil, adaptabilidade, bem como critérios ambientais.
DESIGN GRÁFICO E INCLUSÃO SOCIAL: CRIAÇÃO DO GUIA DE DIREITOS DAS CRIANÇAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA NA PRIMEIRA INFÂNCIA
Authors: Goldchmit Sara Miriam , Kamehama Rebecca , Dantas Denise
Published: November 2018

Este artigo apresenta o relato do processo do projeto do Guia de Direitos das Crianças com Deficiência na Primeira Infância, desenvolvido em 2017. Fruto de uma parceria entre a Universidade de São Paulo (USP) e a Associação Educacional para Múltipla Deficiência (Ahimsa), a realização desse guia teve como objetivo apoiar as famílias das crianças com deficiência sobre os seus direitos na saúde, educação e assistência social na cidade de São Paulo. Com base nos princípios do design centrado no usuário, foi desenvolvido um material gráfico amplamente ilustrado, visando possibilitar acesso à educação e à informação para implementar a qualidade de vida da população com necessidades especiais.
ESTUDO DE CASO DO ALMANAQUE AMBIENTAL MENINO CARANGUEJO: PRODUÇÃO, EXECUÇÃO E DISTRIBUIÇÃO PARA AS ESCOLAS PÚBLICAS DE JOINVILLE (SC)
Authors: Peligrino Xavier José Francisco
Published: November 2018

Esta publicação técnica pretende servir como registro da ação estratégica do Projeto Almanaque Ambiental Menino Caranguejo, como um estudo de caso que aponta desde a criação/ideia para execução e viabilização de um almanaque ambiental impresso, que foi distribuído gratuitamente para as escolas públicas da cidade de Joinville, Santa Catarina. O almanaque foi publicado em 23 edições, contendo histórias em quadrinhos inéditas da personagem Menino Caranguejo, e oportunizou a criação de novas personagens, chamadas de Turma do Mangue. Adicionalmente, foi realizado um trabalho na comunidade, por meio de palestras em escolas, tendo como focos o debate e a reflexão sobre a temática ambiental e o ecossistema manguezal, presente nos almanaques.
Influence of the conditioning technique of a lithium disilicate vitroceramic
Authors: Nolasco Gisele Maria Correr , Guimarães Genine Moreira de Freitas , Bressan Ricardo , Ronchi Rafaella , Gonzaga Carla Castiglia , Furuse Adilson Yoshio
Published: November 2018

Introduction: Lithium disilicate reinforced glass ceramics are materials that require good adhesion to ensure clinical success. Objective: To evaluate the bond strength of resin cements to lithium-disilicateenhanced vitroceramics using different cleaning techniques of recently conditioned ceramics. Material and methods: Twelve ceramic discs (IPS Empress II) were made and inserted into PVC pipes using acrylic resin. The ceramic surface was designed and submitted to a 10% hydrofluoric acid conditioning process for 20s. Then, the specimenswere divided into 3 groups (n = 16) according to the cleaning techniques of recently conditioned ceramics: 1) control - conventional technique (no cleaning after the conditioning process); 2) application of 37% phosphoric acid for 20s; 3) 90% ethyl alcohol bath in a ultrasound tub for 4 min. After cleaning, the silane agent was applied for 1 minute and silicon matrices (1 mm in diameter x 1 mm in height) were made for further application of the resin cement (Vitique, DMG), which was handled according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Four cylinders were prepared on each ceramic surface. The specimens were storedin distilled water for 48 hours and subjected to the micro-shear test in a universal testing machine. After the micro-shear test, a failure analysis of the specimens was performed. Data were submitted to ANOVA (analysis of variance for a criterion) with a significance level of 5%. Results: There was no significant difference between groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: the cleaning technique of the recently conditioned ceramics does not interfere with the resin/cement bond strength values
Breath-Holding Spells in Pediatrics: A Narrative Review of the Current Evidence
Authors: Leung Alexander K.C. , Leung Amy A.M. , Wong Alex H.C. , Hon Kam Lun
Published: November 2018

Background:

Breath-holding spells are common, frightening, but fortunately benign events. Familiarity with this condition is important so that an accurate diagnosis can be made.

Objective:

To familiarize physicians with the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, evaluation, and management of children with breath-holding spells.

Methods:

A PubMed search was completed in Clinical Queries using the key term "breath-holding spells". The search strategy included meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, clinical trials, observational studies, and reviews. Only papers published in the English literature were included in this review. The information retrieved from the above search was used in the compilation of the present article.

Results:

Breath-holding spells affect 0.1 to 4.6% of otherwise healthy young children. The onset is usually between 6 and 18 months of age. The etiopathogenesis is likely multifactorial and includes autonomic nervous system dysregulation, vagally-mediated cardiac inhibition, delayed myelination of the brain stem, and iron deficiency anemia. Breath-holding spells may be cyanotic or pallid. The former are usually precipitated by anger or frustration while the latter are more often precipitated by pain or fear. In the cyanotic type, the child usually emits a short, loud cry, which leads to a sudden involuntary holding of the breath in forced expiration. The child becomes cyanosed, rigid or limp, followed by a transient loss of consciousness, and a long-awaited inspiration and resolution of the spell. In the pallid type, crying may be minimal or “silent”. The apneic period in the pallid type is briefer than that in the cyanotic type prior to the loss of consciousness and posture. The episode in the pallid type then proceeds in the same manner as a cyanotic spell except that the child in the pallid type develops pallor rather than cyanosis. In both types, the entire episode lasts approximately 10 to 60 seconds. The spells usually disappear spontaneously by 5 years of age.

Conclusion:

Although breath-holding spells are benign, they can be quite distressing to the parents. Confident reassurance and frank explanation are the cornerstones of treatment. Underlying cause, if present, should be treated. Interventions beyond iron supplementation may be considered for children with severe and frequent breath-holding spells which have a strong impact on the lifestyle of both the child and family.
Molecular Analysis of Uropathogenic E.coli Isolates from Urinary Tract Infections
Authors: Valadbeigi Hassan , Esmaeeli Elham , Ghafourian Sobhan , Maleki Abbas , Sadeghifard Nourkhoda
Published: November 2018

Introduction:

The aim of the current study was to investigate the prevalence of virulence
genes in uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) isolates in Ilam.

Materials and Methods:

For this purpose, a total of 80 UPEC isolates were collected for patients
with UTIs during a 6 months period. The multiplex polymerase chain reaction (multiplex PCR) was
used to detect the papEF, fimH, iucD, hlyA, fyuA, and ompT genes.

Results:

The prevalence of fimH, papEF, iucD, fyuA, hlyA, hlyA, and ompT genes were 87.5%,
47.5%, 60%, 67.5%, 27.5%, 47.5% and 71.2%, respectively. Among all of the isolates, 27 profiles
were obtained.

Conclusion:

Our findings demonstrated that the most prevalence was found for fimH, and different
distribution of virulence genes suggested different ability of pathogenicity.
Evaluation of Glucose and Lipid Lowering Activity of Arganimide A in Normal and Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats
Authors: Eddouks Mohamed , Khallouki Farid , Owen Robert W. , Hebi Morad , Burcelin Remy
Published: November 2018

Aims:

Arganimide A (4,4-dihydroxy-3,3-imino-di-benzoic acid) is a compound belonging to a family of aminophenolics found in fruit of Argania spinosa. The purpose of this study was to investigate the glucose and lipid lowering activity of Arganimide A (ARG A).

Methods:

The effect of a single dose and daily oral administration of Arganimide A (ARG A) on blood glucose levels and plasma lipid profile was tested in normal and streptozotocin (STZ) diabetic rats at a dose of 2 mg/kg body weight.

Results:

Single oral administration of ARG A reduced blood glucose levels from 26.50±0.61 mmol/L to 14.27±0.73 mmol/L (p<0.0001) six hours after administration in STZ diabetic rats. Furthermore, blood glucose levels were decreased from 5.35±0.30 mmol/L to 3.57±0.17 mmol/L (p<0.0001) and from 26.50±0.61 mmol/L to 3.67±0.29 mmol/L (p<0.0001) in normal and STZ diabetic rats, respectively, after seven days of treatment. Moreover, no significant changes in body weight in normal and STZ rats were shown. According to the lipid profile, the plasma triglycerides levels were decreased significantly in diabetic rats after seven days of ARG treatment (p<0.05). Moreover, seven days of ARG A treatment decreased significantly the plasma cholesterol concentrations (p<0.001).

Conclusion:

ARG A possesses glucose and lipid-lowering activity in diabetic rats and this natural compound may be beneficial in the treatment of diabetes.
Liquid Fermentation of Ganoderma applanatum and Antioxidant Activity of Exopolysaccharides
Authors: Zhong-hua LIU , Xiao-ge HOU , Jin-hui Zhao , Le HE
Published: November 2018

The medium composition and fermentation conditions of Ganoderma applanatum(GA) strain were optimized by the liquid shake flask fermentation, and the antioxidant activity of exopolysaccharides was investigated. The results showed that the optimal conditions of the liquid fermentation of GA strain were as follows: Carbon source was corn powder, nitrogen source was soy powder, the initial pH was 6.0, the inoculum size was 8％, the fermentation temperature was 32oC, the fermentation time was 7 d. The exopolysaccharides of GA strain could scavenge hydroxyl radicals(HR) and superoxide anion radicals(SAR), and the concentration of exopolysaccharides was positively related to the antioxidant activity.
Clinical evaluation of the effect of Khanda Kushmanda Avaleha in Rakta Pradara (Abnormal uterine bleeding)
Authors: Tadasad Dr. Swapna , Katti Dr. B. H. , Sajjanshetti Dr. M. R. , N Kannolli Dr.G.
Published: November 2018

Background: Raktapradara manifesting as excessive bleeding per vagina is seen to be an age old disease known to mankind since the era of Veda and Purana. Excessive and irregular menstrual bleeding condition is similar to Raktapradara a gynaecological condition mentioned in Ayurvedic classics. Rakta Pradara is one among the Rakta Pradoshaja Vikara and characterized by Artava Ati Pravrutti, Deerga Kala Pravrutti, Anruta Kala Pravrutti, Daha in Adho Vankshana Pradesha, Sroni, Prushta and Kukshi, Shoola in Garbhashaya, Angamardha etc. Objectives: To clinically evaluate the effect of Khanda Kushmanda Avaleha in Raktapradara. Materials and Methods: The patients attending the O.P.D. and I.P.D. of S.V.M Ayurvedic Medical College and PG Centre, Ilkal, were randomly divided into 2 groups, Group A was treated with Khanda Kusmanda Avaleha and Group B was treated with Placebo Capsule. Results: Khanda Kushmanda Avaleha cured 12 patients i.e. 85.71% followed by markedly improvement in 2 patients i.e. 14.28%. Placebo capsule mildly improved 61.54% i.e. 8 patients followed by no improvement to 38.46% i.e. 5 patients. Discussion: The effect of therapy on chief complaints in Group A is better than Group B. Percentage wise Khanda Kusmanda Avaleha gave 86.3% relief on duration of blood loss, 85.7% on Interval between two cycles and 58.3% on Amount of total blood loss during one period while Placebo capsule gave 27.2% relief on Duration of blood loss, 20% on Interval between cycle, and 21.05% relief on Amount of blood loss. So, more relief was observed on chief complaints in Group - A i.e. Khanda Kusmanda Avaleha.
Understanding the concept of Marma and their clinical applicaion in Shalya Tantra w.s.r. to Vital points
Authors: TS Dr. Mamatha , Swamy Dr. Shankar S. , Shailaja Dr. S. V.
Published: November 2018

Marma therapy is the original point system of healing in the body. “Marma” come from the sanskrit “Mru” and which means “To kill” the 107 Marma points are categorised in terms of their effect on the vitality of the body. Marma is one of the unique and important topics discussed in Ayurveda. It plays an important role in surgery. Hence it is rightly called as Shalya Vishayardha. Marma plays a significant clinical role and may be correlated to the Acupressure/Acupuncture. Marma are the critical points of body associated with different organs and nerves. Ayurveda describe use of Marma therapy for various diseases and identification of Marma points which is to be cured, since injury to these Marma points may causes serious harmful effect. Different types of muscles, veins, bones, ligaments and joints meets with each other at the Marma point thus these points acts as a physiological junction. Discussion of Marma points is found in most of the great texts of Ayurveda but the most famous text to explore the subject is the Sushruta Samhita. Vaidya Sushruta described ‘the locations of the Marma points, as well as how they influence Prana. He stated that it is important for the surgeon to have knowledge of these points for the purpose of avoiding them, so as to cut into them could result in a catastrophic outcome. This article summarizes various perspectives of Marma and their clinical importance as per Ayurveda.
A Critical Review on clinical aspect of Matra Basti in Vataja Disorders
Authors: Rajesh Dr. Dharua KM. , Priyanka Dr. Sharma , Alok Dr. Srivastava Kumar
Published: November 2018

Basti is the most important among Panchakarma due to its multiple effects. Pitta and Kapha are dependent on Vata as it governs their functions. Basti is not only best for Vata disorders, it also is equally effective in correcting the morbid Pitta, Kapha and Vata. Charaka has considered Basti therapy as half of the treatment of all disease, while some authors consider it as the complete remedy for all the ailments. In modern medicine, enema is mainly given to remove the faeces from the large intestine, while in Ayurveda the review of the studies done on Basti helped in concluding that Basti is effective in treating the disease of all Srotas and especially Vatavaha Srotas. Matra Basti is subtype of Anuvasana Basti. It is administered in very small amount and hence is very convenient in present day life. All Acharyas explained about Matra Basti and considered safe and useful in many conditions where other varieties of Basti are contraindicated. It is specially used to treat various Vataja disorders
Management of Uterine Fibroid in the Ayurvedic perspective - A Case Study
Authors: Math Dr. Shruti G. , K. Dr. Padmasaritha , M. Dr. Ramesh
Published: November 2018

Uterine fibroids are commonest benign tumor of the uterus. Histologically this tumor is composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue, so named as uterine leiomyoma, myoma or fibroma. The cause for some of the most common gynecological problems among women presenting to gynecology emergency and outpatient departments. They are often asymptomatic but they can cause a multitude of symptoms such as abnormal uterine bleeding, a feeling of pelvic pressure, urinary incontinence or retention, or pain. Uterine fibroids are a major cause of morbidity in women of a reproductive age (and sometimes even after menopause). There are several factors that are attributed to underlie the development and incidence of these common tumors, but this further corroborates their relatively unknown etiology. The most likely presentation of fibroids is by their effect on the woman’s menstrual cycle and pelvic pressure symptom.
A Single Case Study on treatment of Ileocaecal Tuberculous Sinus with Kadali Kshara Varti
Authors: Fatima Dr. Sumera Afreen , S. V. Dr. Shailaja
Published: November 2018

Abdominal tuberculosis (TB) is an uncommon affliction in adolescence. It is usually associated with pulmonary tuberculosis. The disease is caused by lymphohaematogenous spread after primary infection in the lung or ingestion of infected sputum and has a typically nonspecific presentation. The occurrence of ileocaecal TB is probably from the contiguous spread of an abdominal focus or mesenteric lymph node. Ileocaecal TB is a rare entity, with very few reported cases in the literature. We report here a case of abdominal TB that manifested in the infection of an abdominal wall resulting in sinus at inguinal region and there by highlighting the Ayurvedic management of abdominal sinus by the use of Kshara Varti. Kshara Varti is the chief modality in the treatment in the Ayurvedic science and has been explained in Nadivrana.
Ayurvedic Management of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Overlap Vasculitis vis a vis Vatarakta - A Case Report
Authors: D. Dr. Gururaja , Hegde Dr. Veeraj
Published: November 2018

Systemic Lupus erythematosus is the classic prototype of multisystem disease of autoimmune origin. SLE may be associated Vasculitis as an overlap syndrome. In this paper, a patient diagnosed as SLE with Vasculitis, which was managed successfully by Ayurveda treatment is discussed. A 39 year old female patient came to hospital with complaint of severe pain and burning sensation in both the legs for two months, associated with ulceration and gangrene of toes of both the legs for the last 15 days. She was diagnosed as SLE overlap vasculitis at a higher medical centre with relevant investigations and advised to go for amputation. As patient was not willing for surgery came to Ayurveda treatment. The condition was diagnosed as disease Vatarakta and treatment was planned accordingly. Treatment was planned by selecting suitable oral medicines, planning suitable Panchakarma procedures along with the ulcer management. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) was the main drug which is used in Rasayana dosage. Patient responded well and we could able to save the limb. Patient was under follow up for more than a year without any complications and relapses.
Approaches to modeling occurrence of rolling contact fatigue damages in rails
Authors: Zakharov S. M. , Torskaya E. V.
Published: November 2018

Rolling contact-fatigue damages of rails along with their wear are the most common types of rail defects. In recent years, there have been significant changes in the distribution of rolling contact fatigue damages of rails especially on railways operating under heavy haul conditions.

This paper is devoted to the overview of approaches to modeling of the occurrence of rolling contact fatigue (RCF) damages on working surfaces of rails. Four types of such approaches to modeling are considered. The first is based on the methods of contact mechanics. To realize it, the vehicle movement on the characteristic sections of the track is modeled, the forces acting in contact are determined, the contact problem is solved, and the values of the linear criterion of contact fatigue damage are determined. The required characteristics of rolling contact fatigue of the rail material are established on the basis of laboratory tests. The second approach uses the diagram of the adaptability of rail material to cyclic loads, proposed by K. Johnson, established on the basis of laboratory tests. The third approach uses criteria that have the physical meaning of the energy released at the contact as an index of the product of the tangential force in contact and relative slippage. In the fourth approach predicting the accumulation of plastic deformation under conditions of cyclic loading is performed on the basis of a series of standard tests of rail steels, including in the welded joint zone, and finite element modeling. In addition, there is also a probabilistic model, based on the assumption that it is possible to transfer the results of the RCF damage of rails on the experimental section of the road to any other site.

As the conclusion the authors formulated directions for further studies on the formation and development of surface rolling contact fatigue defects in rails.