bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reflection on the public home care caregivers profiles
Authors: Guerra Heloísa Silva , Almeida Nilza Alves Marques , Souza Marta Rovery de
Published: July 2017

Abstract Introduction: The increase of life expectancy and the decrease in mortality rate have resulted in changes in the epidemiological profile with predominance of non-communicable chronic diseases and global changes in the care system. This scenario has generated increased demands for caregivers, which in Brazilian reality, tends to arise in the family environment. Objective: This study aimed to know and reflect on the caregivers’ profiles of public home care in the city of Goiânia, Goiás. Methods: The data were collected through the application of a caregiver characterization tool and presented descriptively. Results: The caregiver’s profile of this study corroborates the ones described in the specific literature. Most of them are females, married, patient’s spouse or daughter, having health problems, dedicating twelve or more hours to caring and informal exercise of this activity. Conclusion: The results show the significance of family caregivers within the family care and lead to the reflection about this role in the care sphere and the need for public policies that offer a support social network and that are tuned with this reality.
Physical therapists role in Family Health Support Center
Authors: Souza Madlene de Oliveira , Santos Kionna Oliveira Bernardes dos
Published: July 2017

Abstract Introduction: The creation of Family Health Support Centers (FHSC) configured advances in health care policy, however, it must recognize challenges of structural and logistical conditions for physiotherapist’s role in Primary Care (PC). Objective: The study aimed to describe the physiotherapist’s role in the context of the Family Health Support Centers. Methods: It was held a quantitative survey with a cross-sectional census of Physiotherapists working in FHSC in the city of Salvador, Bahia. The instrument was a questionnaire designed by the researchers, and was based, prior readings related to the theme of work. Results: There was the presence of the physiotherapist in all teams FHSC, with a predominance of type I and FHSC recent effective linkages work. Difficulties were presented that permeates from accountability among workers, managers and users of services, the operational issues such as lack of resources, transport and dismantling of the health care system in which led most of the limitations of working in FHSC. Regarding the physiotherapist’s work demands in FHSC, presented greater representation for situations with neurological patients and related activities gerontology. Conclusions: Despite the challenges, the enlargement perspective of care services Primary Care to the physiotherapist is promising, in the proposed within the proposed comprehensive care to prevention and primary care users care, and that reflects, a step further decentralization of physiotherapy in the levels of health care.
Evaluation of frequency of positive exercise-induced bronchospasm between swimmers and sedentary individuals
Authors: Mata Laricy Martins da , Sanches Regiane Coissi , Leite Marceli Rocha , Pacagnelli Francis Lopes , Vanderlei Luiz Carlos Marques , Pissulin Flávio Danilo Mungo
Published: July 2017

Abstract Introduction: Despite the prevalence of prescribed asthma, there is uncertainty about the incidence of exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB). Objective: Compare the frequency of EIB between swimmers and sedentary individuals, and observe heart rate variability during bronchial activity. Methods: In total, 18 swimmers (group 1) and 18 sedentary individuals (group 2) were included. The participants rested for 30 minutes for evaluation of HRV. Blood pressure (PA), respiratory rate (RR), and pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2) were measured. The volunteers remained seated for the spirometry test (maneuver of forced vital capacity - FVC). This was repeated 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 minutes after the exercise test. The statistical analysis used the Student t, Mann Whitney, and Shapiro-Wilks tests. The significance level was p <0.05. Results: The spirometry findings showed 3 sedentary individuals and 10 swimmers with obstructive ventilatory disorder (OVD). Only 2 of the sedentary and none of the swimmer group demonstrated positive bronchial provocation. A key criterion for diagnosing OVD, the relationship between forced expiratory volume in one second and FVC (FEV1/FVC), was statistically lower in the swimmer group. The measures of the root mean square of the successive differences between adjacent normal RR intervals, in a time interval (RMSSD), and the standard deviation of all normal RR intervals recorded in a time interval (SDNN) were significantly higher among the athletes. Conclusion: The bronchial provocation test identified a higher prevalence of bronchospasm among sedentary individuals. However, there was a reduction in the FEV1/FVC ratio and higher HRV in the group of swimmers.
Balance and postural control in basketball players
Authors: Curtolo Murilo , Tucci Helga Tatiana , Souza Tayla P. , Gonçalves Geiseane A. , Lucato Ana C. , Yi Liu C.
Published: July 2017

Abstract Introduction: Basketball is one of the most popular sports involving gestures and movements that require single-leg based support. Dorsiflexion range of motion (DROM), balance and postural control may influence the performance of this sport. Objective: To compare and correlate measures of balance, postural control and ankle DROM between amateur basketball athletes and non-athletes. Methods: Cross-sectional study, composed by 122 subjects allocated into one control group (CG = 61) and one basketball group (BG = 61). These groups were subdivided into two other groups by age: 12-14 years and 15-18 years. The participants were all tested for postural balance with the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), postural control with the Step-down test and DROM with the Weight-bearing lunge test (WBLT). Between-groups differences were compared using repeated-measures multivariate analysis of variance. Normalized reaching distances were analyzed and correlated with the WBLT and Step-down test. Results: There was no difference in the scores of WBLT (P = .488) and Step-down test (P =. 916) between the groups. Scores for the anterior reach (P = .001) and total score of SEBT (P = .030) were higher in BG. The values for the posterolateral (P = .001) and posteromedial reach (P = .001) of SEBT were higher in BG at the age of 15-18. The correlation between the anterior reach of the SEBT and WBLT was significant in BG between 12-14 years (r = 0.578, P = .008), and in the CG between 15-18 years (r = 0.608, P=.001). Conclusion: The balance was better in the BG, although adolescents between 15-18 years have better balance control for the posteromedial and posterolateral reaches of the SEBT.
Muscle function and quality of life in the Crohn’s disease
Authors: Cabalzar Andrea Lemos , Oliveira Diana Junqueira Fonseca , Reboredo Maycon de Moura , Lucca Fernando Azevedo , Chebli Júlio Maria Fonseca , Malaguti Carla
Published: July 2017

Abstract Introduction: Crohn’s disease (CD) is an inflammatory bowel disease, marked by exacerbations and remissions periods. Peripheral manifestations in CD may be present with the syndrome of skeletal muscle dysfunction (SMD), which is characterized by loss of muscle strength, fatigue complain, limited exercise capacity and impaired quality of life of these patients. Objective: Evaluate muscle strength, physical capacity and quality of life of patients with CD and compare them with healthy controls. Methods: 18 patients CD and 12 healthy controls matched for age and sex were involved. Peripheral muscle strength evaluated by handgrip strength of the dominant hand and respiratory muscle strength by measures of respiratory muscle strength (maximal inspiratory/expiratory pressure - MIP and MEP). Exercise capacity evaluated by Shuttle test (ST) and the quality of life by the Short-form 36 (SF-36) and by the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ). Results: Patients with CD presented a lower respiratory muscle strength (MIP = -68.93 ± 26.61 vs 29.63 ± -100 cmH2O, p = 0.0013 and MEP = 81.07 ± 30.26 vs 108 ± 25.30 cmH2O, p = 0.032) and a tendency the lower peripheral muscle strength (31.72 ± 8.55 vs 39.00 ± 13.37 kgf, p = 0.09). In addition, CD patients presented worse physical capacity on the ST compared to the control group (513.7 ± 237m vs 983.0 ± 263m, p < 0.05) and worse quality of life in 7 of 8 domains of the SF-36 and in all dimensions of the IBDQ. Conclusion: Patients with CD showed muscle functional impairment and poorer quality of life compared to healthy control group. These findings suggest that the assessment and maybe interventions in the muscle function must be used in clinical practice.
Effects of strength training on the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome - a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Cardoso Rodrigo Kohn , Caputo Eduardo Lucia , Rombaldi Airton José , Del Vecchio Fabrício Boscolo
Published: July 2017

Abstract Introduction: Palletofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is anterior knee pain that affects around 25% of the population at some point in their lives. Muscle weakness is one of the main causal factors related to PFPS. Objective: Conduct a quantitative analysis on the effectiveness of strength training at reducing pain in PFPS sufferers. Methods: An electronic search was conducted on the MEDLINE, Pubmed, EMBASE, Lilacs and Scielo databases for studies published between January 2005 and September 2014. The following descriptors were used: “patellofemoral pain syndrome”, “patellofemoral pain”, “retropatellar pain”, “exercise”, “exercise therapy”, “strength”, “rehabilitation”. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared the effects of strength training to no exercise in terms of reducing pain among PFPS sufferers were included. Data were extracted by two independent authors using predefined quality indicators. Results: A total of 39 RCTs were initially identified in the search. However, only five met the inclusion criteria. Strength training exhibited a positive effect on PFPS (SMD = 0.85, CI: 0.45-1.25). However, high heterogeneity was observed between the studies (p < 0.05; I 2 = 68.3%). Conclusion: Strength training showed a statistically positive response in the treatment of PFPS.
High-velocity low-amplitude manipulation (thrust) and athletic performance: a systematic review
Authors: Cerqueira Mikhail Santos , Sales Rafael Moreira , Pinto Cláudia Thais Pereira , Moreno Bruno Gonçalves Dias , Moura Filho Alberto Galvão de
Published: July 2017

Abstract Introduction: The high demand level in sports has encouraged the search for strategies to increase the yield. In this context, manual therapy through high-velocity low-amplitude (thrust) has been employed in many sports. Despite the adhesion of manual therapists in clinical practice, there were no systematic reviews on this topic. Objective: To evaluate the effects of thrust on the performance of athletes in relation to the outcomes hand-grip strength, jump height and running speed. Methods: The databases used in the search were MEDLINE / PUBMED, LILACS, CINAHL, PEDro, WEB OF SCIENCE, CENTRAL and SCOPUS, and Randomized controlled trials were included, whose participants were professionals or recreational athletes and had thrust as intervention. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the PEDro scale of 10 points. Intervention effects were determined by the mean difference and confidence interval. The data analysis was done in the descriptive form due to the heterogeneity found among studies. Results: Five trials were included with a total of 95 individuals. The methodological quality of studies was low, with an average value of 5.6 on the PEDro scale. It was found two articles for each outcome, but in none of them was presented differences between the experimental and control groups considering the confidence interval. Conclusion: The current evidence is insufficient to determine the use or nonuse the MAVBA in sports in order to improve performance.
Affordances dos materiais como indutores de equívocos durante experimentos para o ensino de física
Authors: Laburú Carlos Eduardo , Silva Osmar Henrique Moura da , Zômpero Andreia de Freitas
Published: July 2017

Resumo: O artigo revisita o conceito de affordance e dirige sua leitura para o contexto das atividades experimentais para o ensino de física. O conceito de affordance é tratado segundo o significado de reconhecimento imediato que estudantes atribuem a um material ou instrumento em interação com eles, o que gera frequentes comportamentos incorretos. Os equívocos são devidos a inerentes características morfológicas de construção dos objetos que tendem a gerar interpretações semióticas incorretas de como usá-los. O trabalho apresenta ocorrências de enganos cometidos frequentemente por licenciandos de física quando em processo de aprendizagem de experimentos voltados para o ensino médio. O estudo mostra que os tipos singulares de equívocos cometidos podem ser explicados à luz do conceito de affordances.
O espaço livre público informal como lócus da oportunidade e da integração socioespacial da cidade: o caso da favela Beira Molhada, em João Pessoa - PB, Brasil
Authors: Peregrino Yasmin Ramos , Brito Ana Laura Rosas , Silveira José Augusto Ribeiro
Published: July 2017

Resumo Os espaços livres públicos são fundamentais às cidades, como lócus onde a sociedade pode criar e recriar a vida pública. Assim, objetiva-se investigar a produção desses espaços nas favelas para, através de conceitos como “direito à cidade”, “retorno à cidade”, acessibilidade, mobilidade, e das implicações da fragmentação e segregação, promover a integração socioespacial à cidade. O objeto empírico é a favela “Beira Molhada”, em João Pessoa, Paraíba, dada a sua inserção na área periurbana e de preservação ambiental de beira d'água, com amplos espaços livres públicos. A metodologia compõe-se por pesquisa bibliográfica, documental, mapas mentais e analíticos georreferenciados. Os resultados apontam um tecido pouco relacionado à cidade e bens ambientais sob ameaça. Entretanto, há grande potencial para a integração socioespacial da favela à cidade, por meio do incentivo de uma dinâmica social mais rica facultando acessibilidade e mobilidade ao patrimônio ambiental e à sua fruição, contribuindo para o estabelecimento de uma 'sociedade urbana', como demonstrado por Lefebvre.
Optimization of tetrazolium tests to assess the quality of Platymiscium floribundum , Lonchocarpus muehlbergianus and Acacia polyphylla DC. Seeds
Authors: Masullo Liamara Santos , Piña-Rodrigues Fátima Conceição Marquez , Figliolia Márcia Balistiero , Américo Carla
Published: July 2017

Abstract: The tetrazolium (TZ) test is an alternative to conventional germination tests, which usually require longer periods for seed quality evaluation. However, it is necessary to develop specific methodologies for each species, determining the concentration and time of exposure to salt. Thus, the objectives of this study were (i) to optimize the application of tetrazolium in forest seeds of Platymiscium floribundum Vog., Lonchocarpus muehlbergianus Hassl. and Acacia polyphylla DC., with the proposal of an evaluation protocol for tetrazolium test in order to reduce the subjectivity of interpretation and (ii) to adapt standardized methodologies to evaluate the seed quality of forest species using TZ. To perform the tests, the seeds were submitted to immersion times and concentrations (0.1, 0.5 and 1.0%) in solution of 2,3,5-triphenyl tetrazolium chloride. The ideal concentrations and immersion time for each species were: P. floribundum - 0.5 and 1.0% for 60 minutes; L. muehlbergianus - 0,1% for 6 hours and A. polyphylla - 0,5% for 4 hours. Each seed was evaluated by color, size and localization of colored spots in three zones of low, medium and significant impact on germinability and after classified in three vigor classes. The protocol and the proposed methodology presented high efficiency according to the established parameters.
Mangrove forests associated with salt flats: a case study from southeast Brazil
Authors: Soares Mario Luiz Gomes , Chaves Filipe de Oliveira , Estrada Gustavo Calderucio Duque , Fernandez Viviane
Published: July 2017

Abstract In this study, forest structure variability of a mangrove associated to a salt flat in Sepetiba Bay (SE-Brazil) was assessed. Forest structure and interstitial water salinity were measured in 32 plots established along three transects ranging from the margin of the estuary to the transition with the salt flat. Structural development was shown to be highly variable, with mean height ranging from 0.54 m to 7.96 m, mean diameter ranging from 1.58 cm to 9.46 cm and trunk density ranging from 2,733 live trunks.ha-1 to 106,667 live trunks.ha-1. Forest structure variability responded to the gradient of increasing interstitial water salinity towards the salt flat, with mean height and diameter decreasing and trunks density increasing progressively in the same direction. The following pattern of species dominance was observed: Rhizophora mangle near the estuary margin; Laguncularia racemosa at the transition with the salt flat; and Avicennia schaueriana on intermediate zones. The assessment of structural characteristics of mangrove forests and their relationships with natural stressors (e.g., salinity) contribute to better understand the dynamics of the species along coastal plains associated with preserved salt flats, such as the one found in Guaratiba.
Endothelial NF-κB Blockade Abrogates ANCA-Induced GN
Authors: Choi Mira , Schreiber Adrian , Eulenberg-Gustavus Claudia , Scheidereit Claus , Kamps Jan , Kettritz Ralph
Published: July 2017

ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a highly inflammatory condition in which ANCA-activated neutrophils interact with the endothelium, resulting in necrotizing vasculitis. We tested the hypothesis that endothelial NF-κB mediates necrotizing crescentic GN (NCGN) and provides a specific treatment target. Reanalysis of kidneys from previously examined murine NCGN disease models revealed NF-κB activation in affected kidneys, mostly as a p50/p65 heterodimer, and increased renal expression of NF-κB–dependent tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α). NF-κB activation positively correlated with crescent formation, and nuclear phospho-p65 staining showed NF-κB activation within CD31-expressing endothelial cells (ECs) in affected glomeruli. Therefore, we studied the effect of ANCA on NF-κB activation in neutrophil/EC cocultures in vitro. ANCA did not activate NF-κB in primed human neutrophils, but ANCA-stimulated primed neutrophils activated NF-κB in ECs, at least in part via TNF-α release. This effect increased endothelial gene transcription and protein production of NF-κB–regulated interleukin-8. Moreover, upregulation of endothelial NF-κB promoted neutrophil adhesion to EC monolayers, an effect that was inhibited by a specific IKKβ inhibitor. In a murine NCGN model, prophylactic application of E-selectin–targeted immunoliposomes packed with p65 siRNA to downregulate endothelial NF-κB significantly reduced urine abnormalities, renal myeloid cell influx, and NCGN. Increased glomerular endothelial phospho-p65 staining in patients with AAV indicated that NF-κB is activated in human NCGN also. We suggest that ANCA-stimulated neutrophils activate endothelial NF-κB, which contributes to NCGN and provides a potential therapeutic target in AAV.
Foliar biomass production and litterfall pattern of five timber species in forest plantations of semi-arid lands of the northeastern Mexico
Authors: Ngangyo-Heya Maginot , Foroughbakhch-Pournavab Rahim , Carrillo-Parra Artemio , Salas-Cruz Lidia Rosaura , Alvarado-Vazquez Marco Antonio , Bustamante-García Verónica
Published: July 2017

Background: Fodder shrubs and trees have both economic as well as ecological values in most extensive systems of arid and semiarid regions.

Hypothesis: The litterfall represents an important way in maintaining the productivity of these ecosystems, and we hypothesized that its production pattern is related to the foliar biomass production, associated with seasons and species.

Studied species: Acacia berlandieri, Acacia wrightii, Ebenopsis ebano, Havardia pallens and Helietta parvifolia .

Study site and years of study: The foliar biomass was evaluated seasonally, from the dry weight of a representative branch of each species. The litterfall was collected every 15 days through litter traps installed under tree canopies, in experimental plantations of 30 years old, in the semi-arid zone of northeastern Mexico.

Results: The foliar biomass values showed highly significant differences (P< 0.01) among species as well as seasons, whereas leaf litter values presented highly significant differences (P< 0.01) among seasons but not (P> 0.05) among species. The maximum foliar biomass production was registered in summer by E. ebano (9,029 kg ha-1), while the lowest value (103 kg ha-1) was recorded in winter by A. wrightii . The greatest leaf litter accumulation was observed in winter (296 kg ha-1) by A. wrightii , and the lower value was recorded in spring, by E. ebano (97 kg ha-1). A significant linear correlation (R2= 68,79 %) was determined between accumulation of leaf litter and foliar biomass production in autumn.

Concluisions: As conclusion, the leaf litter pattern can be related to the foliar biomass production, depending on the seasons and species. That constitutes a practical tool for the management of the forest ecosystems in semiarid areas.
First record of the invasive bumblebee Bombus terrestris (Hymenoptera: Apidae) on Navarino Island, southern Chile (55°S)
Authors: Rendoll-Carcamo Javier Alejandro , Contador Tamara Andrea , Saavedra Lorena , Montalva José
Published: July 2017

As the volume of global trade expands, so does the risk of alien species reaching new regions.  Bombus (Bombus) terrestris (Linnaeus) (Hymenoptera: Apidae) is a bumble bee traded internationally for crop pollination and is now considered an invasive species in New Zealand, Japan, and throughout South America.  We newly document its presence on Navarino Island, Cape Horn, Biosphere Reserve, Chile (55°S), the southernmost locality reached by this species to date.
Vai ter estudantes trans nas escolas, sim! Mas primeiro, vamos (des)construir o normativo
Authors: Oliveira da Silva Fernando Guimarães , Maio Eliane Rose
Published: July 2017

Este ensaio é focado numa revisão sistemática de literatura que objetiva apontar o convívio de estudantes trans com as normas convencionais das escolas, no que se refere ao gênero e a sexualidade. Elegemos o referencial foucaultiano para problematizar os regimes de verdades instituídos sobre a infâmia e a anormalidade que se efetivam em discursos e práticas escolares. Exploramos também, os recursos analíticos dos estudos culturais para oportunizar uma leitura sobre como são constituídas (ou como os indivíduos buscam constituir) as identidades trans. As considerações deste trabalho centram-se nas intersecções entre uma proposta escolar convencional e as necessidades identitárias que as estudantes trans promovem na rotina e práticas escolares.
Políticas públicas de educação inclusiva: reflexões acerca da educação e da sociedade à luz da Teoria Crítica
Authors: Andrade Patrícia Ferreira de , Damasceno Allan Rocha
Published: July 2017

Este artigo tem como objetivo problematizar o movimento inclusivo que fundamenta/legitima a inclusão escolar de estudantes público-alvo da modalidade de Educação Especial. A concepção metodológica desta pesquisa se fundamenta na indissociabilidade entre teoria e método posta na Teoria Crítica da educação. Na contemporaneidade da educação brasileira vivemos um momento onde diversos dispositivos legais garantem a inclusão escolar de estudantes público-alvo da Educação Especial em escolas e classes regulares. Destacamos que todos os estudantes devem aprender juntos, na perspectiva de construção de processos de ensino e aprendizagem que se voltem para as diferentes demandas dos estudantes.
Páthos e Estranhamento em The Ambassadors de Holbein e Macbeth de Shakespeare
Authors: Ludwig Carlos Roberto
Published: July 2017

Esse artigo analisa o páthos e o sentimento de estranhamento frente às conquistas dos séculos XVI e XVII que aparece representado na arte do período. Para tanto, serão analisadas as obras The Ambassadors, de Holbein, e Macbeth, de William Shakespeare, considerando o estranhamento frente às conquistas e novas descobertas da época. Em seguida, será discutida a questão do páthos, tomando como base as considerações de Hegel. Nesse sentido, depois de alcançar seus desejos, conquistar o poder, Macbeth sente-se impotente diante de seus atos, numa atitude de negação da vida e de sua capacidade de aceitar a morte diante do assombro das conquistas humanas. A expressão da dor e da perda se dá pelo páthos e o desespero no final da peça.
Os primórdios da relação entre literatura para a infância e ambiente em Portugal
Authors: Balça Angela , Azevedo Fernando
Published: July 2017

Neste artigo procuramos fazer uma breve história dos primórdios da relação entre literatura para a infância e ambiente, em Portugal. As preocupações ambientais ganharam ênfase, a nível mundial, nos anos 70 do século XX e essas inquietações refletiram-se também nas obras de literatura para a infância. É nosso objetivo, neste texto, analisar o contexto social de produção destas obras, compreender que obras são estas, conhecer quais as obras mais emblemáticas do início desta relação entre literatura para a infância e o ambiente. No artigo, destacaremos os autores Sidónio Muralha e Ilse Losa.
Fantasias de LUCIA e ALICE: Práticas lúdicas com literatura na difusão científica sobre sustentabilidade
Authors: Saboya Teixeira Thaís , De Carvalho Piassi Luís Paulo
Published: July 2017

Em meio a diversos problemas ambientais e sociais advindos de um crescimento desenfreado das civilizações, a sustentabilidade surge como um caminho para tentar solucionar tais questões e permitir um convívio saudável com o ambiente no qual estamos inseridos. Entende-se então que seja um tema relevante que deve ser tratado com todas as idades. Desta maneira, o presente trabalho tem como intuito apresentar novas formas de abordar a sustentabilidade com alunos do ensino fundamental II, através de atividades de difusão científica que se utilizam de práticas lúdicas e da literatura como instrumentos principais. Tais atividades são desenvolvidas dentro do projeto de extensão universitária ALICE, da USP em parceria com a UNIFESP e o IFSP.
Histórias, memórias, lugares: Seu Maneca e a comunidade do Casqueiro em São Francisco do Sul - SC
Authors: De Assis Neiva , Zanella Andrea Vieira , Boligian Levon
Published: July 2017

Este trabalho investigou a produção social de memórias sobre o lugar por meio da narrativa oral, visual e escrita de um antigo morador de uma comunidade extinta localizada em uma área de proteção ambiental no município de São Francisco do Sul-SC. A investigação de cunho etnográfico colecionou objetos, fragmentos de memória e da história da comunidade do Casqueiro, narrados por Manoel Rafael Vieira. As análises da pesquisa pautaram-se nas discussões sobre a produção social da memória e da importância da investigação das memórias invisibilizadas, por meio das narrativas de personagens anônimos, como forma de restituí-las e de valorizar o sentimento de pertencimento ao lugar.
Single Machine Scheduling to Minimize Weighted Sum of Completion Times Added with the Maximum Tardiness - A Branch and Bound Approach
Authors: Ramadan Ayda
Published: July 2017

This paper considers the problem of scheduling n jobs on a single machine to minimize total weighted completion times and the maximum tardiness. A branch and bound algorithm is proposed to find optimal schedule. Our lower bound based on the late and early jobs. Computational experience on problems with to 60 jobs for a special case and 50 jobs for a general case, where {he previous works solve the problem up to 50 and 40 jobs for special and general case respectively. This indicates that the proposed algorithm is superior to other known algorithms.
History of pulmonology in Russia
Authors: Chuchalin A. G.
Published: July 2017

History of Russian pulmonology is described in the article. The rise of this science inRussiawas closely related to Sergey P. Botkin who taught physicians not only to recognize diverse variants of respiratory diseases but also to evaluate the patient's status as a whole. Dmitriy D. Pletnev, who investigated severe and complicated pneumonias; Ippolit V. Davydovskiy, who supposed that several pathological processes could exist in the human's lung contemporarily; Nikolay S. Molchanov and Vladimir P. Sil'vestrov, who investigated slowly-resolved pneumonia, and other investigators contributed significantly to the Russian pulmonology. Establishment of the Federal Pulmonology Research Institute, which became as a cooperating center, and "Russian Respiratory Society" Interregional Public Organization, and other important initiatives were main stages of development of the Russian pulmonology. Scientific and practical activity of the Federal Pulmonology Research Institute during last 25 years has been analyzed in the article. Important achievements in the control of such severe and common diseases, as pneumonia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis, etc., have been discussed in the article. Further investigations that would allow bring the pulmonologist's work in line with the current requirements have been outlined in the article.
Global survey on tobacco consumption by young subjects 13 to 15 years of age in Russian Federation (2004 – 2015)
Authors: Sakharova G. M. , Antonov N. S. , Salagay O. O. , Donitova V. V.
Published: July 2017

The aim of this study was to investigate tobacco consumption by adolescents 13 to 15 years of age in Russian cities (Moscow, Khabarovsk, Novosibirsk, Pskov, Cheboksary). Methods. A Russian version of GYTS (Global Youth Tobacco Survey, 2015) questionnaire was used. Results. Equal tobacco consumption by young people was noted in all regions of Russia. The overall consumption of tobacco products by adolescents was 10.4% to 19.7% (11.6% to 22.1% by boys and 10.4% to 17.5% by girls). Overall, 5.5% to 11.2% of adolescents consume cigarettes; of them, 5.2 % to 14.7% of boys and 5.9% to 8.0% of girls. Five to six of 10 adolescents have tried to quit smoking during the previous 12 months. Twenty eight per cent to 40.1% of adolescents exposed to secondhand smoke at home and 33.8% to 39.0% exposed to secondhand smoke inside public space; 35% to 53% of smokers bought cigarettes in shops, stands or in street vendors. The young age in 37.5% to 62.0% of smokers did not preclude from buying cigarettes. In points of sale, 7 – 8 from 10 adolescents noted antismoking information and 3 from 10 found tobacco advertisement or sales promotion. Sixty per cent to 70% of adolescents thought that passive smoking was harmful for them. Conclusion. The overall tendency was common for all Russian regions; it was 2- to 3-fold decrease in tobacco smoking prevalence, two-fold decrease in home secondhand smoke prevalence and 2.5-fold decrease in secondhand smoke prevalence at public spaces and in tobacco products availability. Adolescents increasingly (> 90%) aligned the indoor smoking ban in public places and were aware of tobacco smoking danger. There is a reduction in information pool on tobacco consumption in TV programs and other videos. Nevertheless, there is a tendency to reduction in number of adolescents trying to quit tobacco consumption and those who wants quitting in future. Therefore, new directions and changes in tobacco control strategy are needed.
A role of molecular analysis for diagnosis and prevention of occupational lung diseases
Authors: Vasil'eva O S. , Kuz'mina L. P. , Kravchenko N. Yu.
Published: July 2017

Morbidity of occupational respiratory diseases depends on workplace environmental and individual genotype as well. The aim of our study was to investigate molecular biomarkers of bronchial asthma (BA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in workers exposed to toxic aerosols. The second aim was to develop preventive measures for these diseases. Methods. This was a randomized prospective cohort study that involved workers of food industry. Results. The study involved 159 food industry workers. Lung function abnormalities (29.3%) and hyperresponsiveness to workrelated factors (20.6%) were found in 126 of 159 workers who were at risk of occupational respiratory diseases and were exposed to biological active aerosols. BA and COPD were diagnosed in 17.4% and 11.9% of workers, respectively. Hyposecretory variants (PiMS, PiMZ) of alfa-1-protease inhibitor (API) gene were found in 5.5% of workers. Proportions of workers with deficit of GSTM1 and GSTT1 enzymes were 65% and 60%, respectively. Risk alleles (ID, DD) of the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene that indicate the susceptibility to cardiovascular diseases and are typical for subjects exposed to dust particles and other hazardous agents were found in 20% of workers. Conclusion. Our results have demonstrated the role of molecular biomarkers of individual susceptibility to occupational factors. Molecular biomarkers could define the risk of occupational respiratory diseases, predict their course and help to choose therapeutic and preventive measures. Identifying the susceptible workers could underlie personalized approach to prevention of respiratory diseases.
Change in lung function of patients with cystic fibrosis underwent lung transplantation
Authors: Chernyak A. V. , Krasovski S. A. , Naumenko Zh. K. , Karchevskaya N. A. , Tarabrin E. A. , Neklyudova G. V. , Kallagov T. E. , Kevorkova M. S. , Pashkova T. L. , Golovinskiy S. V. , Guseva N. A. , Khubutiya M. Sh. , Chuchalin A. G.
Published: July 2017

The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in lung ventilation and lung diffusing capacity (DLCO) of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients during 1 year after lung transplantation. Methods. Complex lung function was monitored in CF patients underwent bilateral lung transplantation in 2012 – 2016. Results. CF patients (n = 12; mean age, 26.4 ± 4.4 years) were included in the study. Median follow-up after the lung transplantation was 19 (12–57) months. Consistent improvement in lung function parameters and DLCO was observed in 3 months after lung transplantation and maintained during 1 year. The ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1 sec to forced vital capacity was higher the normal level and the bronchial resistance was lower the cut-off values, i.e. the patients did not have bronchial obstruction. The total lung capacity (TLC) decreased to normal according to the anthropometric characteristics of the recipient. Meanwhile, change in the TLC structure, such as non-significant reduction in the vital capacity (VC) together with increase in the functional residual capacity (FRC), residual volume (RV) and RV/TLC ratio, have been developed. Consistent increase in FRC and RV could be explained by changes in the shape and the elasticity of the chest wall after the surgery. DLCO also improved, but was still slightly decreased. Conclusion. The lung function and DLCO improved in a year after bilateral lung transplantation in CF patients. Effects of different factors on postoperative lung function parameters need to be further investigated.
Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension: current approach to diagnosis and pharmacological treatment
Authors: Tsareva N. A.
Published: July 2017

Current aspects of diagnosis, classification and therapy of pulmonary hypertension (PH) were reviewed in the article. A new classification, including all known clinical variants of PH, and functional classification were presented. A diagnostic algorithm with routine diagnostic methods and highly sensitive innovative techniques (CT-angiography of the lungs, perfusion scintigraphy, the right heart catheterization, etc.) was shown. The author discussed prognostic factors of 1-year survival, general pathogenic mechanisms including endothelin and prostacyclin pathways and a role of nitric oxide and soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators. Assessment criteria of acute vasoreactivity test results were reviewed. Typical therapeutic approaches including calcium channel blockers, oxygen, anticoagulants and diuretics were described. Main classes of specific drugs were listed such as endothelin receptor antagonists, prostacyclins, soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators, phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors, selective prostacyclin receptor agonists. Current investigations are directed to searching new effective and safe drugs that could improve outcomes, slow down progression of the disease and improve quality of the patient’s life.
Nitrosative and oxidative stresses in respiratory diseases
Authors: Soodaeva S. K. , Klimanov I. A. , Nikitina L. Yu.
Published: July 2017

Respiratory diseases are accompanied by activation of free radical-related processes with enhancement and subsequent suppression of different parts of antioxidant defense. This could result in development of oxidative and nitrosative stresses. General mechanisms of development of oxidative and nitrosative stresses in respiratory diseases as well as antioxidant defense of respiratory system have been described in this review. Markers of oxidative and nitrosative stresses in different respiratory pathology were investigated. Oxidative and nitrosative stresses are multi-level processes with intricate regulation which are closely related to other physiological and pathophysiological processes. Investigation of mechanisms of oxidative and nitrosative stresses could improve diagnostics and contribute to development of new therapeutic approaches and agents.
Pathogenic treatment of cystic fibrosis: the first clinical case in Russia
Authors: Amelina E. L. , Krasovskiy S. A. , Usacheva M. V. , Krylova N. A.
Published: July 2017

Start of the CFTR modulating therapy is an important and promising step towards better treatments for all cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Therapy with CFTR potentiator Ivacaftor resulted in dramatic improvements in CFTR function in patients with G551D mutation, later it was prescribed for patients with another 9 gating mutations. We present a case of successful treatment of a CF patient with G461E/N1303К genotype. We have suggested that due to gating mutation G461E, the patient may profit from the treatment with ivacaftor. After six months of treatment, sweat chlorides concentration decreased from 93 mmol/l to normal 50 mmol/l, respiratory function (FEV1) increased from1.44 L(48%pred) to2.0 L(67%pred). The clinical course of the disease has changed significantly. The patient became stable; symptoms of chronic bronchitis diminished. There are other gating mutations in the Russian National Registry that may profit from treatment with ivacaftor.
Risk factor assessment and screening for diabetes in field practice area of a private medical college in Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu
Authors: Dev Sathish , Jain Timsi , P. Sivaprakasam , Raja Dinesh
Published: July 2017

Background: Diabetes, which was known to be an epidemic in the urban areas, has been found to be increasing rapidly in the rural areas too as a result of the socioeconomic transitions. Diabetes is no longer only a disease of the elderly but is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality affecting youth and middle aged people.Methods: Screening camp for diabetes was conducted by the Department of Community Medicine in three different areas in the field practice area of Saveetha Medical College and Hospital viz. Thirumazhisai, Kuthambakkam and Velavedu in Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu on 7th April 2016 as a part of World Health Day 2016 celebration. Data was collected using a predesigned interview schedule. Descriptive statistics was calculated using rates, ratios & proportions. Univariate analysis was done using Chi square test to find the association between various factors and diabetes status. A parsimonious regression model was developed to find the predictor variables for diabetes.Results: A total of 188 people aged above 18 years attended the screening camps. Majority of the camp attendees were females (62.2%). Proportion of people having diabetes (already diagnosed plus newly screened) was found to be 18.1% out of which 3.2% were screened positive for diabetes. On regression analysis, Intake of alcohol and perceived stress were found to be significantly associated with diabetes (p<0.05).Conclusions: This study highlights a significant burden of undiagnosed cases of diabetes in the community. This indicates the need for systematic screening and awareness programs to identify the undiagnosed cases in the community and offer early life style modifications, treatment and regular follow up to such individuals.
Incorporating sustainability into IT project management
Authors: Clinning Grant , Marnewick Carl
Published: July 2017

The concept of sustainability is becoming more and more important in the face of dwindling resources and increasing demand. Despite this, there are still many industries and disciplines in which sustainability is not actively addressed. The requirement of meeting current and future needs is not an issue from which IT projects are exempt. Ensuring sustainability requires managing sustainability in all activities. The field of IT and sustainability is one in which literature is appearing, but at a slow pace and this leaves many unanswered questions regarding the state of sustainability in IT projects and the commitment of IT project managers to sustainability. In not knowing what the state of sustainability is, potential shortcomings remain unknown and corrective action cannot be taken.

Quantitative research was conducted through the use of a survey in the form of a structured questionnaire. This research was cross-sectional as the focus was to assess the state of sustainability at a single point in time. IT project managers were randomly sampled to get an objective view of how committed they were to sustainability. This research made use of a project management sustainability maturity model to measure the extent to which sustainability is incorporated into IT projects.

The findings are that IT project managers are not committed to sustainability. While the economic dimension yielded the best results, they were not ideal, and it is in fact the social and environmental dimensions that require the most attention. This lacking commitment to the social and environmental dimensions is not limited to select aspects within each dimension, as each dimension’s aspects are addressed to a similarly poor extent. This research suggests that sustainability needs to become a focus for IT project managers, but for this to happen, they require the relevant project management sustainability knowledge.
Feature-Fusion Guidelines for Image-Based Multi-Modal Biometric Fusion
Authors: Brown Dane , Bradshaw Karen
Published: July 2017

The feature level, unlike the match score level, lacks multi-modal fusion guidelines. This work demonstrates a new approach for improved image-based biometric feature-fusion. The approach extracts and combines the face, fingerprint and palmprint at the feature level for improved human identification accuracy. Feature-fusion guidelines, proposed in our recent work, are extended by adding a new face segmentation method and the support vector machine classifier. The new face segmentation method improves the face identification equal error rate (EER) by 10%. The support vector machine classifier combined with the new feature selection approach, proposed in our recent work, outperforms other classifiers when using a single training sample. Feature-fusion guidelines take the form of strengths and weaknesses as observed in the applied feature processing modules during preliminary experiments. The guidelines are used to implement an effective biometric fusion system at the feature level, using a novel feature-fusion methodology, reducing the EER of two groups of three datasets namely: SDUMLA face, SDUMLA fingerprint and IITD palmprint; MUCT Face, MCYT Fingerprint and CASIA Palmprint.
Toward a Business Process Owner Competency Framework
Authors: Garbutt Malcolm , Rudman Alfred , Seymour Lisa
Published: July 2017

Process owners are vital to the establishment and functioning of process oriented organizations. However, there is a paucity of understanding regarding the tasks process owners should undertake and what competencies they require. In this study, sets of process owner competencies and process owner tasks emerged from interviews with executives from three financial services organizations in South Africa. The findings were compared to the BPTrends report “State of the Business Process Management Market 2016”. Common themes were identified and validated against recent literature. Based on the validated themes a business process owner competency framework was developed and discussed. The framework shows that business process owners require competencies in core business process management, strategic alignment, determining organizational goals, governance, documentation, training, and systemic thinking. The competencies and tasks identified provide a practical contribution to practitioners and recruiters in the field, while the framework adds a theoretical contribution to the field of business process management.
Editorial: SAICSIT 2016 special section
Authors: Machanick Philip
Published: July 2017

This issue includes a special section with extended papers from SAICSIT 2016.
Le rôle et l'importance du pâturage dans l'économie des pays chauds
Authors: Curasson Georges
Published: July 2017

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Notes cliniques au sujet de la theilériose bovine au Maroc (suite)
Authors: Grimpret G.
Published: July 2017

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Recherches anatomiques sur les buffles indochinois
Authors: Jauffret M.
Published: July 2017

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Immunité congénitale et virus peste bovine adapté sur chèvre
Authors: Gillain T.
Published: July 2017

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Emploi du vaccin antipestique formolé aluminé : temps nécessaire pour l'établissement de l'immunité
Authors: Larrat R. , Sulpice J. , Niang S.
Published: July 2017

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Le zébu peul-toronké
Authors: Doutressoulle Georges , Konaté Gnissa , Kansaye S.
Published: July 2017

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La lutte contre la strongylose gastro-intestinale en Algérie
Authors: D'Arces Jore
Published: July 2017

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Un cas de pseudo-tuberculose du mouton
Authors: Larrat R.
Published: July 2017

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Traitement de la grippe du porcelet par les injections intramusculaires de novarsenobenzol
Authors: Larrat R.
Published: July 2017

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Observation d'une épidémie de variole aviaire
Authors: Derbal Z.
Published: July 2017

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L'aviculture au Maroc
Authors: Henry Guy
Published: July 2017

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Existence de Rickettsia canis au Tchad
Authors: Receveur P. , Hugaud G.
Published: July 2017

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La race hollandaise au Maroc
Authors: Lamire NO
Published: July 2017

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La race bovine noir-pie de Meknès
Authors: Girard M.
Published: July 2017

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Les muscles de la tête du chameau
Authors: Tayeb M.A.F.
Published: July 2017

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L'appareil glandulaire de la tête du chameau
Authors: Tayeb M.A.F.
Published: July 2017

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Notes sur la conférence de Lucknow (Inde) sur l'élevage dans les régions sous climats tropical et subtropical
Authors: Feunteun L.M.
Published: July 2017

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L'autrycide et l'avenir de l'élevage africain
Authors: Curasson Georges
Published: July 2017

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L'appréciation de la fécondité des taureaux à l'insémination artificielle : étude sur quelques problèmes relatifs à la mesure des facteurs de diffusion du sperme par méthode biologique
Authors: Brochart M. , Valette P.
Published: July 2017

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Essai de traitement de la péripneumonie bovine par association "sulfones-sulfamides"
Authors: Parcque M.
Published: July 2017

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L'industrie de la pêche en côte française des Somalis
Authors: Moal R.
Published: July 2017

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Contribution à l'étude de l'alimentation du bétail à Madagascar
Authors: Pages A.
Published: July 2017

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