bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Changes in Creatine Kinase and Hormones Over the Course of an American Football Season
Authors: Stone Jason D. , Kreutzer Andreas , Mata John D. , Nystrom Mason G. , Jagim Andrew R. , Jones Margaret T. , Oliver Jonathan M.
Published: April 2017

Stone, JD, Kreutzer, A, Mata, JD, Nystrom, MG, Jagim, AR, Jones, MT, and Oliver, JM. Changes in creatine kinase and hormones over the course of an American Football Season. J Strength Cond Res 33(9): 2481–2487, 2019—The purpose of this study was to examine changes in creatine kinase and hormones over the course of an entire season of American football. A secondary purpose was to determine differences between starters and nonstarters. Fasting blood samples were obtained from 19 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I (n = 19; 20 ± 1 years) football athletes over the course of a season beginning before the start of summer off-season conditioning (T1), before (T2) and after preseason (T3) football camp, with remaining samples taken throughout the competitive season (T4-T8). A magnitude-based inference approach was used to define outcomes. Testosterone was higher in starters before the start of the season (T1, Effect Size [ES] = 0.8) and during preconference (T4; ES = 0.7). Postcamp (T3) testosterone was lower in all players, though greater in starters (starters, 0.0%/0.3%/99.7%; nonstarters, 0.2%/2.9%/96.9%). An increase cortisol relative to baseline (T1) was observed in starters early in season (T4, ES = 0.7; T5, ES = 0.5). Creatine kinase was elevated at all time points in all athletes, with starters having higher circulating levels throughout season. These data demonstrate that changes in hormonal markers may be experienced over a season of football and differ by playing status. Differences between starters and nonstarters may be indicative of greater damage and stress experienced by starters, which may result from a greater number of repetitions.
Correlates of Perceptual Orientation Biases in Human Primary Visual Cortex
Authors: Patten Matthew L. , Mannion Damien J. , Clifford Colin W.G.
Published: April 2017

Vision can be considered as a process of probabilistic inference. In a Bayesian framework, perceptual estimates from sensory information are combined with prior knowledge, with a stronger influence of the prior when the sensory evidence is less certain. Here, we explored the behavioral and neural consequences of manipulating stimulus certainty in the context of orientation processing. First, we asked participants to judge whether a stimulus was oriented closer to vertical or the clockwise primary oblique (45°) for two stimulus types (spatially filtered noise textures and sinusoidal gratings) and three manipulations of certainty (orientation bandwidth, contrast, and duration). We found that participants consistently had a bias toward reporting orientation as closer to 45° during conditions of high certainty and that this bias was reduced when sensory evidence was less certain. Second, we measured event-related fMRI BOLD responses in human primary visual cortex (V1) and manipulated certainty via stimulus contrast (100% vs 3%). We then trained a multivariate classifier on the pattern of responses in V1 to cardinal and primary oblique orientations. We found that the classifier showed a bias toward classifying orientation as oblique at high contrast but categorized a wider range of orientations as cardinal for low-contrast stimuli. Orientation classification based on data from V1 thus paralleled the perceptual biases revealed through the behavioral experiments. This pattern of bias cannot be explained simply by a prior for cardinal orientations.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTOur perception of the world around us is biased through prior expectations rather than necessarily reflecting the true state of our environment. Here, we investigate biases in the visual processing of spatial orientation to understand how prior expectations and current sensory information interact to generate a percept. By degrading visual input in various ways, we are able to quantify the extent to which prior experience affects both perceptual judgments and neural responses in the human visual system. We observe systematic biases in the perception of orientation that correlate with the pattern of activity in the primary visual cortex of the human brain. These results indicate that prior expectations influence neural processing right from the earliest stage of the cortical hierarchy.
Solving Hardy-Weinberg with Geometry: An Integration of Biology and Math
Authors: Schoenle Laura A. , Thomas Matthew
Published: April 2017

Introducing Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium into the high school or college classroom can be difficult because many students struggle with the mathematical formalism of the Hardy-Weinberg equations. Despite the potential difficulties, incorporating Hardy-Weinberg into the curriculum can provide students with the opportunity to investigate a scientific theory using data and integrate across the disciplines of biology and mathematics. We present a geometric way to interpret and visualize Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, allowing students to focus on the core ideas without algebraic baggage. We also introduce interactive applets that draw on the distributive property of mathematics to allow students to experiment in real time. With the applets, students can observe the effects of changing allele frequencies on genotype frequencies in a population at Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Anecdotally, we found use of the geometric interpretation led to deeper student understanding of the concepts and improved the students' ability to solve Hardy-Weinberg-related problems. Students can use the ideas and tools provided here to draw connections between the biology and mathematics, as well as between algebra and geometry.
When Depression Is in the Job Description #realacademicbios
Authors: Calafell Bernadette Marie
Published: April 2017

Inspired by H. L. Goodall Jr.'s and Barabara J. Jago's respective essays on academic culture and depression, this piece utilizes performative writing to flesh out the popular hashtag #realacademicbios. Drawing on my experiences as a queer faculty of color in the neoliberal academy going through racial battle fatigue, microaggressions, anti-feminist/anti-intersectional critiques, and imposter syndrome, I seek to affectively create a state of depression on the page.
Prophylactic Early Erythropoietin for Neuroprotection in Preterm Infants: A Meta-analysis
Authors: Fischer Hendrik S. , Reibel Nora J. , Bührer Christoph , Dame Christof
Published: April 2017

CONTEXT:

Recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) is a promising pharmacological agent for neuroprotection in neonates.

OBJECTIVE:

To investigate whether prophylactic rhEPO administration in very preterm infants improves neurodevelopmental outcomes in a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

DATA SOURCES:

Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched in December 2016 and complemented by other sources.

STUDY SELECTION:

RCTs investigating the use of rhEPO in preterm infants versus a control group were selected if they were published in a peer-reviewed journal and reported neurodevelopmental outcomes at 18 to 24 months’ corrected age.

DATA EXTRACTION:

Data extraction and analysis followed the standard methods of the Cochrane Neonatal Review Group. The primary outcome was the number of infants with a Mental Developmental Index (MDI) <70 on the Bayley Scales of Infant Development. Secondary outcomes included a Psychomotor Development Index <70, cerebral palsy, visual impairment, and hearing impairment.

RESULTS:

Four RCTs, comprising 1133 infants, were included in the meta-analysis. Prophylactic rhEPO administration reduced the incidence of children with an MDI <70, with an odds ratio (95% confidence interval) of 0.51 (0.31–0.81), P < .005. The number needed to treat was 14. There was no statistically significant effect on any secondary outcome.

CONCLUSIONS:

Prophylactic rhEPO improved the cognitive development of very preterm infants, as assessed by the MDI at a corrected age of 18 to 24 months, without affecting other neurodevelopmental outcomes. Current and future RCTs should investigate optimal dosing and timing of prophylactic rhEPO and plan for long-term neurodevelopmental follow-up.
Рослини роду Robinia як індикатор оптимізуючої дії зоогенного механізму екосистемних сервісів в умовах урбоекосистем
Authors: Vasilyuk O. M.
Published: April 2017

The species diversity of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems (in experimental and control areas) in Dnipro, the large industrial city in the Steppe Dnieper region had been investigated. The scientific experiment was performed on the territory of a natural park “Druzhba” (control), artificial garden “Kirilivka” (experiment) and the industrial area of the Dnepropetrovsk Wagon Train Plant, WTP (experiment). The optimizing and protective effects of animal environmental component for the growth and development of wood crops (for example Robinia genus plant object which dominates in study area) by morphometric parameters of the leaf blade (length, width, area, and weight) as a part of the photosynthetic apparatus (in experimental and control objects) had been discovered. The mathematical models of a variation of these morphometric characteristics depending on environmental conditions have been constructed towards control.
EKSTRAKSI KEPALA UDANG MENJADI FLAVOR UDANG CAIR
Authors: Saleh Mohammad , Ahyar Astuti , Murdinah Murdinah , Haq Nurul
Published: April 2017

Pada penelitian ini dilakukan percobaan untuk mendapatkan cara ekstraksi kepala udang menjadi flavor udang cair dengan cara memanaskannya pada euhu 100, 115 dan 121oC selama 60, 90 dan 120 menit. Filtrat yang dihasilkan dari perlakuan terbaik dipekatkan hingga kadar padatan terlarut mencapai 50%, kemudian dikenas dalam botol dan dipasteurisasi.
DISTRIBUSI DAN KELIMPAHAN KEPITING BAKAU (Scylla sp.) DI PERAIRAN MUARA SUNGAI CENRANAE KABUPATEN BONE
Authors: Gunarto Gunarto , Daud Rohama , Suwardi Suwardi , Hanafi Adi
Published: April 2017

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui distribusi dan kelimpahan kepiting bakau (Scylla sp.) di perairan Muara Sungai Cenranae, Kabupaten Bone, Sulawesi Selatan, Tiga lokasi penghasil kepiting di perairan Muara Sungai Cenranae, yaitu Latonro, Pallime, dan Pusunge ditentukan sebagai tempat untuk penelitian.
POTENSI DOLOMIT DALAM PENANGGULANGAN PENYAKIT "EPIZOOTIC ULCERATTVE SYNDROME (Aphanonxyces sp.)" PADA IKAN LELE DUMBO, Clarias sp.
Authors: Taukhid Taukhid , Bastiawan Dayat , Rukyani Akhmad , Wakhid Abdul , Callinan R.B.
Published: April 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi kapur dolomit untuk memanipulasi kadar alkalinitas air dalam penanggulangan penyakit "Epizootic Uleerative Syndrome" EUS pada ikan lele dumbo. Enam buah kolam masing-masing berukuran 50 mz digunakan pada percobaan ini.Tiga buah kolam diberi kapur dolomit hingga total alkalinitasnya mencapai 100 ppm, sedangkan alkalinitas pada tiga buah kolam lainnya dibiarkan berfluktuasi secara alamiah.
INVENTARISASI SUMBER DAYA BENIH IKAN BAGI PENGEMBANGAN BUDIDAYA LAUT DI PERAIRAN KUPANG, NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR
Authors: Badrudin Badrudin , Suman Ali , Budiman Asep Iman
Published: April 2017

Wilayah Kabupaten Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur terdiri atas kawasan dengan iklim kering dan lahan kering yang kurang subur sehingga usaha budidaya ikan di laut atau di pantai dapat merupakan salah satu alternatif upaya pemanfaatan sumber daya alam. Salah satu unsur penting untuk budidaya adalah ketersediaan benih secara lokal.
PENGGUNAAN JENIS PAKAN ALAMI DAN BUATAN DALAM PEMELIHARAAN LARVA KEPITING BAKAU Scylla serrata
Authors: Setyadi Irwan , Azwar Zafril Imran , Yunus Yunus , Kasprijo Kasprijo
Published: April 2017

Kepiting bakau scylla serrata merupakan salah satu jenis komoditas perikanan yang potensial untuk dibudidayakan dan mempunyai nilai ekonomis tinggi. Penggunaan pakan baik pakan alami maupun buatan dalam usaha perbenihan hingga sekarang masih memegang perananpenting.
Peter Carey’s Challenge to a ‘Christian’ Australia in Oscar and Lucinda
Authors: Dahlstrom James
Published: April 2017

Throughout Australia’s European history, its political leaders have invoked a construction of Australian identity which contends that Australia is ‘a Christian country’: a claim made as recently as November 2014 by Pauline Hanson in her speech to re-launch her One Nation party. Published in 1988, Carey’s novel Oscar and Lucinda was seen by many as his response to Australia’s bicentenary, and it can be read as a challenge to several of the mainstays used in dominant constructions of ideal Australian life, its ‘Christian heritage’ included. In this article, therefore, I will explore the novel’s critique of the Anglican Church more speci?cally, and Christianity more generally, which it employs as a means of challenging the myth of Australia as a Christian nation. This discussion will call upon the work of Pierre Bourdieu and Benedict Anderson, as well as Lyn Spillman and Kate Mitchell who examine commemoration and literature as productions of cultural memory.
The Abhidharma Version of No-Self Theory
Authors: Chadha Monima
Published: April 2017

This paper elucidates the Abhidharma attempt to revise our ordinary ways of thinking and our ordinary conceptual scheme in which the self (minimally conceived of as the referent of ‘I’) occupies a prime position. This revisionary metaphysics provides an intellectually and morally preferred picture of the world that lacks such a self. The no-self theory is no doubt deeply counter-intuitive. In response to this some contemporary scholars offer a weak version of the Buddhist no-self account which incorporates elements of Abhidharma and M?dhyamika philosophies. I analyse two such in?uential attempts by contemporary philosophers who weaken the no-self account in a bid to show that we can retreive a minimal notion of self from the Buddhist account. However, to reconstruct a self from the scraps of the no-self view is to, I think, misunderstand the strategy employed by Vasubandhu. In this paper, I argue that it is a mistake to interpret the noself view as allowing for a minimal self. To be true to the spirit and arguments of the Abhidharma Buddhist philosophers we need to deny the self, period.
Pułapka wartościowania – pułapka silnej podmiotowości. Koreferat do wystąpienia Piotra Augustyniaka
Authors: Strzelecki Radosław
Published: April 2017

The paper is a reply to a lecture given by Piotr Augustyniak, devoted to Heideggerian-Nietzschean critiques of values, or rather critiques of thinking based on values. The main problem of thinking based on values is that it puts in the centre the domination of a strong subject over that which he or she values. The aim of the paper is, firstly, to describe the nature of the critiques of thinking based on values according to their two aspects: (1) questioning of the ethical character of the concept of value because of its economics-related meaning and origins, and (2) exposing of the problematic ontological status of ethical values. Secondly, the author points out a possible solution, a potential alternative concept of subjectivity, other than the traditional Cartesian one. The research method is based on a reconstruction of the arguments of the two German philosophers and on the alternative concept of subjectivity formulated by Heidegger. This subjectivity, founded in temporality, which is basically the essence of the human mode of being, does not establish itself as an advantage of a human over being, but rather as a proper understanding of one’s own and somebody else’s being, which we do not evaluate but we let it exist.
Zmagania liberałów z pluralizmem wartości
Authors: Mazur Stanisław
Published: April 2017

This paper aims to explore the approach to value pluralism within contemporary liberal political thought. The paper begins with a discussion of the basic premises related to both value pluralism and value conf lict. Then the author examines the successes of value pluralism theory in resolving value conf licts. The final section of the paper attempts to determine whether the liberal approach to value pluralism, protecting us against monism, is not leading us, at the same time, to value relativism.
Przewartościowania społeczne – u podstaw kulturowej teorii zmian
Authors: Słaboń Andrzej
Published: April 2017

The aim of the paper is to formulate a cultural theory of social changes. The author analyzes the process of change in the sphere of values, which are the main component of culture. A value is defined as validity. Changes in the sphere of values occur not only in the vertical but also in the horizontal dimension (shifts between the centre and peripheries). The author distinguishes several types of value systems that are characteristic of the Polish society: traditional, post-traditional, universalistic, success-oriented, consumption-driven, and rebellious. Changes in the sphere of values occur when the degree of coherence of each of the systems rises or when the systems interact (e.g. during a “war of cultures”). Changes of social values can also be the result of compensational processes in response to dominating characteristics of social reality.
Does Interprofessional Education Influence Self-Efficacy and Cultural Competence in Pre-Clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy Students?
Authors: Smith Laura , Perry Morgan , Yorke Amy
Published: April 2017

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. IntroductionInterprofessional education (IPE) promotes collaboration among health professionals to combat health disparities. This study explored differences in self-efficacy and cultural competence among a sample of preclinical entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students based on curriculum format (traditional or IPE) and examined differences in age and gender as related to self-efficacy and cultural competence. Methods This cross sectional study design assessed differences in self-reported levels of self-efficacy and cultural competence. 218 entry-level DPT students enrolled in a traditional (n=109) or IPE (n=109) curricula from 6 different universities was used for analysis.ResultsThe IPE group (M = 65.2) rated significantly higher in self-efficacy than the traditional group (M = 62.2, p = .002). No significant differences (p = .103) in cultural competence were observed between traditional and IPE curricula; however, relationships between age and gender (p = .001) were observed.DiscussionSelf-efficacy is a valuable construct in the success of healthcare students and differences between curricula types and self-efficacy scores were identified. Similar cultural competence scores for the groups may indicate the need for specific graduate-level measurement methods.ConclusionsIPE curricula may increase self-efficacy among DPT students prior to clinical internship and result in better-prepared interprofessional team members.
Satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the work of recyclable solid waste segregators: convergent-care research
Authors: Coelho Alexa Pupiara Flores , Beck Carmem Lúcia Colomé , Silva Rosângela Marion da , Prestes Francine Cassol , Camponogara Silviamar , Peserico Anahlú
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT Objectives: describe elements that promote satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the work of recyclable solid waste segregators and conduct a nursing action focused on these elements. Method: qualitative research, convergent-care, conducted with members of the cooperative. Data production occurred during 2015 through participation observation, semi-structured interviews, and a convergence group. Analysis comprised the phases Apprehension, Synthesis, Theorization, and Transference. Results: four categories emerged. They showed satisfaction and dissatisfaction related to identification with tasks and work content, material and personal gains obtained from solid waste segregation, prejudice, lack of appreciation, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. This last item, due to its importance, received a nursing action. Conclusion: the study contributed to the advancement of knowledge and the association of possibilities between the research performance and nursing care for workers.
Electronic protocol for clinical data collection in chronic visceral ischemia
Authors: Brandão Adriana Buechner de Freitas , Timi Jorge Rufino Ribas , Malafaia Osvaldo
Published: April 2017

Abstract Patients with vascular diseases present with a long medical history which makes for complex and confusing medical records. Electronic record systems have a large storage capacity and high information processing capabilities, and may therefore improve the quality and reliability of prospective clinical studies. In the present study, a theoretical framework for clinical data collection in chronic visceral ischemia was created containing 5706 items, organized into six major categories: medical history, physical examination, laboratory testing, diagnosis, treatment and outcome. The database was used to construct an electronic data collection protocol, which was uploaded into the Integrated Electronic Protocol System (Sistema Integrado de Protocolos Eletrônicos, SINPE©) and then used to perform retrospective collection and analysis of clinical data from 10 patients using the SINPE© analysis module.
INSTITUTIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE IN BRAZIL: THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS' PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Neves Estela Maria Souza Costa
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT This paper explores some of the institutional factors that guide the environmental action of municipalities in Brazil. The starting premise is that there are particular institutional factors that empower the Brazilian state and society, guide processes and provide a unique profile to local environmental policy. Regulations for environmental protection are analysed from a historical perspective, taking into account the federal organization of the Brazilian state and its particular distribution of powers. Five factors emerge as the driving forces behind the actions taken by municipalities in relation to the environment: the federal status of municipalities, the inclusion of the environmental protection provision in the Federal Constitution, the lack of consistent funding for environmental policy, the coexistence of several regimes within environmental rules, and the discretionary power, held by environmental bureaucracy, related to the indeterminacy of environmental regulation.
Neosartorya glabra polygalacturonase produced from fruit peels as inducers has the potential for application in passion fruit and apple juices
Authors: Pinheiro Vanessa Elisa , Desagiacomo Carla Cristina Villela , Michelin Michele , Maller Alexandre , Monteiro Lummy Maria Oliveira , Jorge João Atílio , Polizeli Maria de Lourdes Teixeira de Moraes
Published: April 2017

Summary Polygalacturonases are enzymes with the biotechnological potential for use in fruit juice clarification and for the enhancement of filtration efficiency. The aim of this work was to assess the production of polygalacturonase by the fungus Neosartorya glabra by means of solid-state and submerged fermentation using fruit peel residues as the carbon source, and also apply the enzyme in the clarification and decrease in viscosity of passion fruit and apple juices. The highest polygalacturonase (4.52 U/g/h) production was obtained by means of submerged fermentation in Vogel´s medium (1964) containing orange peel – Bahia variety (Citrus sinensis), at a concentration of 1.5% (w/v, dried mass) at 30-35°C for 72 h. The polygalacturonase of the crude extract presented optimal activity at 60°C and pH 5.5. The enzyme retained around 90% of the initial activity after 180 minutes at 40°C, and 50% of the initial activity after 150 minutes at 50°C. The enzyme was shown to be stable at acid pH values (3.0-6.5) after 120 minutes at 25oC. All these favourable enzymatic properties make the polygalacturonase attractive for potential uses in the industry of pectin-rich fruit juices, since the application of the crude extract to passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) juice caused an 80% reduction in viscosity and 75% decrease in light absorbance. In the processing of apple pulp juice (Malus domestica), there was a 50% reduction in viscosity and 78% decrease in light absorbance.
Flora do Rio de Janeiro: Hydrocharitaceae
Authors: Lourenço Arthur Rodrigues , Bove Claudia Petean
Published: April 2017

Resumo A família Hydrocharitaceae é cosmopolita; composta por 17 gêneros e 127 espécies. São ervas aquáticas fixas ou livres, flutuantes, submersas ou emersas, em água doce, salobra ou salgada. No Brasil ocorrem seis gêneros e cerca de 15 espécies. A fim de conhecer a real diversidade da família no estado do Rio de Janeiro foi realizado o levantamento em herbários e coletas. Registraram-se seis espécies autóctones e duas alóctone em cultivo. Apalanthe granatensis, encontrada em represas, rios e lagoas de água doce, possui flores bissexuais. Egeria densa, semelhante a A. granatensis, distingue-se pelas flores unissexuais. Halophila decipiens, ocorre em praias da Baia de Guanabara; caracteriza-se pelo caule rizomatoso e folhas elípticas. Limnobium laevigatum, ocorre flutuando livremente em lagoas e emersa em alagados, possui folhas flutuantes com espessamento aerenquimatoso abaxial e/ou folhas emersas sem espessamento. Najas arguta var. arguta, exibe caule inerme, folhas concentradas no ápice dos ramos e semente fusiforme, Najas marina, apresenta dentes no caule e nervura principal e semente elíptica; ambas encontradas em lagoas costeiras. Elodea canadensis e Vallisneria sp. foram encontradas em cultivo.
Flora do Rio de Janeiro: Hydroleaceae
Authors: Costa Isabelle Gomes Cardoso Machado da , Moreira Andréia Donza Rezende , Bove Claudia Petean
Published: April 2017

Resumo O presente estudo tem como objetivo contribuir para o conhecimento das espécies de Hydroleaceae ocorrentes no estado do Rio de Janeiro. O trabalho tem por base a análise morfológica de materiais depositados em herbários e coletas de campo, além de dados de literatura. Foi registrada a ocorrência de um gênero e duas espécies: Hydrolea elatior e H. spinosa. São apresentadas chave de identificação, descrições, ilustrações e dados sobre habitat, fenologia e distribuição geográfica das espécies.
Equações Volumétricas e Fator de Forma e de Casca para Florestas Secundárias do Litoral de Santa Catarina
Authors: Correia Jean , Fantini Alfredo , Piazza Geferson
Published: April 2017

RESUMO As florestas secundárias, predominantes em Santa Catarina, apresentam alto potencial para produção sustentável de madeira, entretanto faltam informações para estimar sua produtividade. Este estudo teve o objetivo de gerar equações de volumes de fuste e total (incluindo galhos), além dos fatores de forma e de casca, para florestas secundárias da Floresta Ombrófila Densa do Estado. Foram cubadas 187 árvores pelo método de Smalian e testados seis modelos volumétricos, utilizando-se análise de regressão, todos com resultados satisfatórios, destacando-se o de Schumacher-Hall (linearizado). As equações recomendadas para estimar o volume total com e sem casca são, respectivamente, ln(vt) = - 10,045586 + 2,349493*ln(dap) + 0,640598*ln(ht) e ln(vt) = - 10,206982 + 2,348857*ln(dap) + 0,634736*ln(ht), e para os volumes do fuste com e sem casca, respectivamente, ln(vf) = - 9,285656 + 2,100113*ln(dap) + 0,665269*ln(hf) e ln(vf) = - 9,504432+ 2,140098*ln(dap) + 0,637631*ln(hf). O fator de forma normal estimado é 0,8027, enquanto o fator de casca é 0,9301.
Reconhecimento de fala no ruído em sujeitos com audição normal e queixa de zumbido
Authors: Buzo Byanka Cagnacci , Lopes Josiane de Assis Silva
Published: April 2017

RESUMO Introdução O desempenho auditivo para sons supraliminares pode estar comprometido, mesmo quando o audiograma é normal. Pacientes com zumbido sem perda auditiva queixam-se frequentemente de dificuldades de compreensão de fala, principalmente em ambientes ruidosos. Objetivo Investigar o desempenho em testes de fala com ruído, em indivíduos com limiares audiométricos normais, com e sem queixa de zumbido. Métodos Foram avaliados 20 sujeitos adultos, com idade entre 18 e 45 anos, com audição dentro dos padrões de normalidade, que apresentavam, ou não, o sintoma de zumbido, divididos em grupo zumbido e grupo controle. Foram pesquisados os limiares de reconhecimento de sentenças no ruído, por meio do teste Listas de Sentenças em Português. Resultados O grupo zumbido apresentou pior desempenho para os dois ruídos utilizados, porém, com diferença estatística somente na utilização do ruído speech-noise. Conclusão O desempenho de sujeitos com audição normal e queixa de zumbido, no reconhecimento de fala na presença de ruído competitivo, foi pior que em indivíduos sem o sintoma, principalmente na etapa com o ruído speech-noise.
LA INCLUSIÓN COMO UN PROCESO POR EL SISTEMA EDUCATIVO: EXPERIENCIAS DE INCLUSIÓN EN LA UNIVERSIDAD DE HOLGUÍN, CUBA
Authors: Serrano Elsie Alejandrina Pérez
Published: April 2017

RESUMEN: El trabajo analiza la experiencia de inclusión en la educación superior en Cuba atendiendo a diferentes aspectos. En el orden teórico se aborda la concepción de inclusión que sustenta las prácticas educativas y la población que recibe ayudas especiales para acceder, permanecer y egresar de las universidades lo cual tiene sustento en la teoría de las necesidades educativas especiales. En el orden metodológico se presentan alternativas para los procesos de inclusión. En el orden práctico se caracteriza brevemente la Universidad de Holguín y se exponen resultados obtenidos, especificando procedimientos pedagógicos que son viables en el contexto de la sociedad cubana. Se utilizan diversas fuentes como: resultados de un proyecto de investigación, documentos de colectivos pedagógicos e historias de vidas.
A DEFINIÇÃO PRIVADA DO BEM PÚBLICO: a atuação de institutos empresariais na esfera da cultura
Authors: Michetti Miqueli
Published: April 2017

O artigo analisa a atuação pública de institutos empresariais privados na esfera da cultura no Brasil contemporâneo. Tal atuação é condicionada pelo poder público nacional por meio de leis de incentivo à cultura via renúncia fiscal. O objetivo principal do texto é perscrutar como fundações e institutos privados se colocam como uma das mediações que permitem a conversão de capital econômico em poder político, ou, ainda, em governança pretensamente pós-política. A metodologia da pesquisa que embasa o artigo consistiu em revisão bibliográfica e em análise de dados qualitativos e quantitativos sobre o uso de recursos públicos oriundos de renúncia fiscal. A análise sociológica de discurso também embasou o estudo. Como conclusão, o artigo aponta para a reabertura do debate sobre a legitimidade de agentes privados que atuam publicamente, o que significa fazer uma indagação sobre o caráter mesmo da democracia.
Chemical composition and ruminal degradation kinetics of white oat (Avena sativa L.) IPR 126
Authors: RICACHESKI Silvonei Tiago , HENRIQUE Douglas Sampaio , MAYER Lilian Regina Rothe , OLIVEIRA Jhone Gleison de , ROSLER Jucemara Aparecida , FLUCK Ana Carolina
Published: April 2017

SUMMARY The present study aiming to determine the nutritional quality of oat (Avena sativa L.) IPR 126 in order to produce forage for ruminants. Four periods between harvests were used: 14, 21, 28 and 35 days, distributed in randomized blocks with four replicates for each treatment. The variables evaluated were: the concentration of dry matter (DM), neutral detergent insoluble fiber (NDF), crude potein (CP), lignin, dry matter (DM), ash, ether extract (EE) and in vitro digestibility of dry matter obtained by measurement of gas production. The profile of gas production was adjusted to the logistic bicompartimental mathematical model. The variables and the parameters of the adjusted gas production curves were analyzed as repeated measurements through the PROC MIXED of SAS (version 9.0) and the restricted maximum likelihood (REML) as the method of estimation of parameters. Regression analysis was performed for the variables: DM, CP, EE, NDF, ash, and for the parameter k2 of the bicompartimental model. DM and NDF concentrations increased linearly, CP, ash, and the estimations of the parameter k2 reduced linearly and the EE concentration showed a cubic behavior in function of the age of harvest. Lignin and other parameters of the Schofield model were not influenced by the age of harvest. The harvest interval influenced some chemical components and degradation rate of fiber carbohydrates, but do not interfere in lignin concentration. The forage with 21 days of cutting interval has the high nutritional value.
Fear of falling in older adults living at home: associated factors
Authors: Vitorino Luciano Magalhães , Teixeira Carla Araujo Bastos , Boas Eliandra Laís Vilas , Pereira Rúbia Lopes , Santos Naiana Oliveira dos , Rozendo Célia Alves
Published: April 2017

Abstract OBJECTIVE To identify the factors associated with the fear of falling in the older adultliving at home. METHOD Cross-sectional study with probabilistic sampling of older adultenrolled in two Family Health Strategies (FHS). The fear of falling was measured by the Brazilian version of the Falls Efficacy Scale-International and by a household questionnairethat contained the explanatory variables. Multiple Linear Regression using the stepwise selection technique and the Generalized Linear Models were used in the statistical analyses. RESULTS A total of170 older adultsparticipated in the research, 85 from each FHS. The majority (57.1%) aged between 60 and 69; 67.6% were female; 46.1% fell once in the last year. The majority of the older adults(66.5%) had highfear of falling. In the final multiple linear regression model, it was identified that a higher number of previous falls, female gender, older age, and worse health self-assessment explained 37% of the fear of falling among the older adult. CONCLUSION The findings reinforce the need to assess the fear of falling among the older adultliving at home, in conjunction with the development and use ofstrategies based on modifiable factors by professionalsto reduce falls and improve health status, which may contribute to the reduction of the fear of falling among the older adult.
Briefing: Why knowledge-based construction is needed for a 1·5°C world
Authors: Clarke Keith
Published: April 2017

Most countries in the world have agreed to limit the average global temperature change to 2°C, with an aspiration to keep it to 1·5°C. Constructing the built environment for the additional three-to-four billion people on the planet, accommodating the roughly three billion who will expect to join the ‘middle class’ and meeting the United Nations’ development goals are all fantastic challenges and arguably could be met by the existing industry by trying harder. Add reducing the carbon dioxide emissions of the global economy very, very quickly as a conditioner on all of the above, and a different industry is both required and likely to emerge.
The Effect of Central Bank Liquidity Injections on Bank Credit Supply
Authors: Carpinelli Luisa , Crosignani Matteo
Published: April 2017

We study the effectiveness of central bank liquidity injections in restoring bank credit supply following a wholesale funding dry-up. We combine borrower-level data from the Italian credit registry with bank security-level holdings and analyze the transmission of the European Central Bank three-year Long Term Refinancing Operation. Exploiting a regulatory change that expands eligible collateral, we show that banks more affected by the dry-up use this facility to restore their credit supply, while less affected banks use it to increase their holdings of high-yield government bonds. Unable to switch from affected banks during the dry-up, firms benefit from the intervention.
A PREOCUPAÇÃO COM O MEIO AMBIENTE E O CONSUMO: UM ESTUDO COM PROFESSORES DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO DO BRASIL
Authors: Grohmann Márcia Zampieri , Radons Daiane Lindner , Velter Aline Nadalin , Battistella Luciana Flores
Published: April 2017

A preocupação da sociedade em relação ao meio ambiente cresce e afeta o comportamento dos consumidores. O artigo utiliza a Teoria do Comportamento Planejado (AJZEN, 1991) para compreender a importância do meioambiente de processo de compra. Com uma pesquisa quantitativa e descritiva que utilizou os modelos de Enoki et al. (2008) e Veiga et al. (2006), realizada com 454 professores de cursos de administração em todo o Brasil, identificou-se que: os respondentes concordam que o consumo de produtos ecologicamente corretos traria benefícios ao meio ambiente (µ= 4,55) e possuem intenção moderadamente alta de adquirir tais produtos (µ= 3,74); as normas subjetivas são antecedentes da intenção de compra (R2= 16,5%); as atitudes são antecedentes da intenção de compra de produtos pró-ambientais (R2= 9,3%) e que a intenção de compra tem forte impacto (R2= 54,3%) no comportamento de compra de produtos pró-ambientais. Portanto, conclui-se que os professores pesquisados já desenvolveram preocupações com o meio ambiente e que isto afeta em seus comportamentos de compra.
Clinical profile of dengue fever with severe thrombocytopenia and its complications: a retrospective study at a tertiary care hospital in South India
Authors: Kumar Ch. Manoj , Vyas K. S. Keerthi , Krishna Y. Sai
Published: April 2017

Background: Dengue haemorrhagic fever is a potentially lethal illness that is universally prevalent in the tropics and has become a major health concern globally in recent decades. The clinical manifestation of dengue infection varies from asymptomatic to severe life threatening illness in the form of DHF/DSS. Dengue haemorrhagic fever or DSS may be fatal in 40% to 50% of untreated patients. A hallmark of dengue infection is severe thrombocytopenia which causes concern for the patients and treating doctors. The objective of this study was to correlate clinical profile during the evolution of dengue fever with severe thrombocytopenia (platelets <10,000/mm3), and comparing frequencies between the different clinical forms in order to predict the severity of the disease.  The present study includes 40 individuals who were found to be seropositive with the detection of NS1Ag, IgM and IgG antibodies for dengue infection with severe thrombocytopenia. Early diagnosis and monitoring is largely dependent on haematological parameters. As no specific antiviral therapy is available, supportive therapy is of utmost importance.Methods: This is an observational, descriptive and retrospective study of 40 patients with clinical and serological diagnosis of dengue fever with severe thrombocytopenia (platelets<10,000/mm3), in the period from August 2015 to September 2016, who were admitted in a tertiary care hospital in South India. ELISA was performed for the detection of dengue NS1, Ig M and Ig G, haematological parameters by automated analyzer and peripheral smear, coagulation profile analysis were done.Results: Out of 40 cases with severe thrombocytopenia, 50% of the patients had classical dengue fever, 30% cases had DHF with bleeding manifests and 20% cases with DHF plasma leakage signs and 5% lead to DSS. There was lack of association studied between severe thrombocytopenia and bleeding manifestations as p value<0.065 was insignificant. However, the risk of complications increased with decreasing platelet counts in the present study.Conclusions: Thrombocytopenia was most predominant haematological discrepancy. There was no predilection for any age group or gender for thrombocytopenia or bleeding among the dengue patients. The results were relevant in assessing the severity of infection and can help by enabling the adaptation of the therapeutic conduct to the needs of individual patients.
SUBJETIVIDADES CAPITALIZADAS E OS DESAFIOS PARA A EFETIVAÇÃO DA DEMOCRACIA NO COTIDIANO: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA DE COLETIVIZAÇÃO NUM ASSENTAMENTO DO MST EM RONDÔNIA
Authors: Nóbrega Juliana da Silva
Published: April 2017

Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir, a partir do registro de uma experiência de coletivização de terras e trabalhos empreendidas por famílias assentadas do Movimento dos Trabalhadores Sem Terra (MST), a possibilidade de produção de subjetividades anticapitalistas no cerne da sociedade atual. Apresenta a iniciativa de algumas famílias que, ao longo dos mais de vinte anos de ocupação, organizaram-se de forma coletiva em relação ao trabalho agrícola e a posse e uso do espaço. A vivência propiciada pelo longo período de luta pela oficialização do assentamento e pela organização produtiva coletiva, embasada numa perspectiva socialista, produziram militantes dos mais adultos aos mais jovens, homens e mulheres. Estes vem constituindo um lugar cuja vida é guiada por um projeto político de sociedade anticapitalista e contra-hegemônico, o que indica a produção de outras subjetividades.
Simulaciones computacionales para estudiar el nanomundo
Authors: Rubio-Pereda Pamela , Guerrero Jonathan , Takeuchi Noboru
Published: April 2017

Las simulaciones computacionales son una herramienta muy importante para estudiar el nanomundo. En este artículo revisaremos algunas líneas de investigación que hemos desarrollado con el uso de simulaciones computacionales basadas en la Teoría del Funcional de la Densidad y presentaremos algunos resultados recientes. En particular mostraremos como podemos usar esta teoría para estudiar reacciones químicas en sistemas bidimensionales y la formación de nanoestructuras de nitruros de manganeso con propiedades magnéticas que las pueden hacer útiles en la espintrónica.
Aportes de la filosofía de Peter Sloterdijk, para la fundamentación de la bioética latinoamericana
Authors: Álvarez González Carlos Fernando
Published: April 2017

La bioética como topos que permite la reflexión ética desde diferentes perspectivas, aún está en búsqueda
de su marco teórico para la región latinoamericana. En este ejercicio se han encontrado vacíos epistemológicos
que pueden ser superados a partir de elementos presentes en la obra de Sloterdijk. El artículo permite
relacionar estos elementos, en la pertinencia de la fundamentación de la bioética en Latinoamérica. El
paradigma del estudio fue el comprensivo, enfocado en el análisis y la profundización respecto a las categorías
antropotécnica -proceso de hominización- y homeotécnica -mediante el método hermenéutico-. La
bioética fundamentada en las categorías analizadas, evitará que el paradigma de la ciencia moderna acabe
con el saber, la cultura de los pueblos y sociedad latinoamericana.
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Authors: Escobar Triana Jaime Alberto
Published: April 2017

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Contribuciones de la Bioética en la resolución de conflictos ambientales
Authors: Escobar Triana Jaime Alberto , Ovalle Constanza
Published: April 2017

 Este artículo establece cuáles son los criterios bioéticos que se deben tener en cuenta en la resolución de conflictos de índole ambiental y propone un procedimiento de justificación y análisis. Su objetivo es iden­tificar los vacíos en el conocimiento alrededor de las metodologías críticas e insta hacia procesos delibera­tivos que favorecen la participación plural y propositiva. Plantea como tesis que en problemas ambientales es preciso comprender la naturaleza contingente de la vida. En la base de los conflictos ambientales existe una controversial manera de valorar la biodiversidad y el ambiente, y se considera conveniente concebir a la biodiversidad y al ambiente como bienes comunes, puesto que de su uso depende el bienestar y supervi­vencia de las poblaciones que los habitan. Concluye señalando que el planteamiento de criterios bioéticos es una tarea por desarrollar y anuncia la emergencia de un campo que reúne nuevos conocimientos y prácticas en torno a la bioética.
La bioética y el rol del docente universitario en la formación del enfermero
Authors: Salas Contreras Francy Hollminn
Published: April 2017

 Este artículo de reflexión examina el rol del docente universitario para la formación de enfermeros desde la mirada bioética, a partir de las nuevas necesidades educativas relacionadas con el perfeccionamiento de planes formativos pedagógicos específicos y el nuevo rol del docente universitario, en los diferentes esce­narios de su actuación profesional. Se utilizaron fuentes primarias en información original de los autores y secundarias en la información sobre los documentos primarios originales referidos a los procesos de formación de profesionales de la enfermería. Se planteó como objetivo describir la relación que se da entre la bioética y la educación, el currículo y los planes de estudio, con respecto a la ley educativa y el desarro­llo de las áreas misionales, así como enunciar el rol del docente y las estrategias, para la enseñanza y el aprendizaje exigidas por el plan de estudios de los enfermeros, según las necesidades del contexto.
De la «tanatopolítica» hacia la universalización de la racionalidad económica: «tanatoeconomía»
Authors: Yate Arévalo Abdénago , Díaz Rodríguez Carlos
Published: April 2017

 El artículo tiene como objetivo evidenciar el paso del totalitarismo de lo biológico al totalitarismo del mercado de la vida-muerte en la sociedad mundial. Con este fin se hace un recorrido por la historia de la tanatopolítica y su relación etimológica. Metodológicamente, se realiza una revisión documental para plantear los antecedentes generales asociados con las principales técnicas de poder que culminan con la priorización de una política biológica; con ello se describen los principales aspectos que caracterizan la tanatopolítica y se logra el análisis de algunas características que fundamentan la universalización de la racionalidad económica, especialmente en Alemania y en los Estados Unidos de América. Se concluye que hoy en el mercado neoliberal el ser humano ha sido reducido a mero capital, debido a la invasión de la racionalidad económica en todas las esferas de la sociedad.
Humanización del cuidado durante el encuentro madre-recién nacido: una responsabilidad ética del equipo de salud
Authors: Parada Rico Doris Amparo , Olivares Paola Esther
Published: April 2017

 El objetivo del presente trabajo es la revisión de la aplicación de los principios bioéticos en las prácticas de cuidado utilizadas por el equipo de salud durante el parto, a partir de las ideas siguientes: el acto de cui­dado se desarrolla en una relación privilegiada entre el equipo de salud y la persona, y durante el parto, es primordial realizar intervenciones eficaces que fomenten la calidad de vida de la madre y su recién nacido. Se hizo una búsqueda bibliográfica en bases de datos científicas y se encontró que en una gran variedad de intervenciones prácticas realizadas por el equipo de salud en esta etapa, no se aplicaron equitativamente los principios bioéticos, lo cual permite afirmar que es importante verificar que el cuidado madre-recién nacido tenga los elementos bioéticos que promuevan la humanización y el respeto por la dignidad humana, y se suministre un cuidado seguro y de calidad.
Instructions for authors
Authors: Escobar Triana Jaime Alberto
Published: April 2017

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Presentación
Authors: Escobar Triana Jaime
Published: April 2017

Presentación del número 10-2 de la Revista Colombiana de Bioética.
Metodología para abordar las malformaciones congénitas en el comité de bioética
Authors: Montero García Nohora
Published: April 2017

El Hospital Universitario de Neiva recoge los casos más críticos de la Región Surcolombiana en el campo
de las malformaciones congénitas en medicina perinatal. Estas patologías conllevan un sinnúmero de
conflictos de difícil solución para el personal médico y la familia del paciente. La experiencia ha demostrado
que el desconocimiento de los lineamientos teóricos básicos de la bioética y de una metodología de
resolución de problemas de algunas personas que trabajan en salud, ha traído como resultado el deterioro
de la calidad de vida de familias, el sufrimiento de recién nacidos por prácticas que además de fútiles conducen
al encarnizamiento terapéutico y, peor aún, a la realización de abortos eugenésicos, consecuencia de
sugerencias médicas que han dejado graves secuelas psicológicas en la madre. En este intento se abordan
temas no solo de carácter ético, sino que se ahonda en los dilemas existentes en este tipo de situaciones
y se abarcan a su vez, la discusión sobre procesos terapéuticos que van desde la futilidad del tratamiento
médico hasta el encarnizamiento terapéutico y los distintos aspectos que se deben tener en cuenta frente
al dilema que conlleva la limitación del esfuerzo terapéutico.