bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
God’s Mercy is Not Limited to Arabic Speakers: Reading Intellectual Biography of Muhammad Salih Darat and His Pegon Islamic Texts
Authors: Umam Saiful
Published: May 2014

Muhammad Salih Darat is a Javanese ulama who is known for his Pegon Islamic texts—texts on Islamic knowledge written in Arabic script but using Javanese language. He did that after he learned various branches of Islamic knowledge with a number of respected ulama both in Java and Mecca. The significance of his works lay not only on the fact that he delineates Islamic knowledge of theology (tawḥīd), Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), Islamic mysticism (taṣawwuf) and exegesis of the Qur’an (tafsīr) in local Javanese language but also on his insistence and defense that such texts are as authoritative as Arabic ones. Salih argues that to be a good Muslim and to receive God’s mercy is not conditional on one’s ability to speak and understand Arabic but on one’s observance of religious obligations with sufficient knowledge that one acquires from authoritative Islamic texts in any language.DOI: 10.15408/sdi.v20i2.388
Makhṭūṭat Kinanti [Tutur Teu Kacatur Batur]: Taṣawwuf al-‘ālam al-Sūndāwī ‘inda al-Ḥāj Ḥasan Muṣṭafà (1852-1930)
Authors: Rohmana Jajang A.
Published: May 2014

Although the influence of Sundanese interpretations of Islam is not clearly evident in Indonesia’s Islamic networks, these local interpretations have played a crucial role in the indigenization of Islam in the region. This article analyses Haji Hasan Mustapa’s dangding manuscript on Sundanese expressions of Sufism in the 19th century. Mustapa’s teachings on Sundanese dangding sufism suggests efforts to harmonize waḥdat al-wujūd teachings with Sundanese tradition. Mustapa’s work harmoniously integrates mystical Islam teachings and practices with Sundanese traditions. For example, the flora and fauna imagery and metaphors associated with Sundanese culture often adorns his metrical verses (dangding). Tadpoles, angklung and various kinds of bamboo such as awi, haur and iwung are also used in the context of his mystical and spiritual quest in waḥdat al-wujūd.DOI: 10.15408/sdi.v20i2.390
Public Islam in Southeast Asia: Late Modernity, Resurgent Religion, and Muslim Politics
Authors: Qurtuby Sumanto Al
Published: May 2014

The article focuses on the study of public Islam in Southeast Asia, the world’s most populous Islamic region. More specifically, it examines “late modernity” and its relation to the unprecedented growth of Islam, the Islamic resurgence, and Muslim politics in the public domains of modern Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and the Philippines. It also examines the history of Islam’s resurgence, the underlying factors driving the region’s Islamic boom, and the implications of the aforementioned phenomena on democracy, civil co-existence, and social relations among ethno-religious groups in these areas. Using Southeast Asia as a case of public Islam, the article’s main purpose is to revisit the strength of classic modernization and secularization theories that forecasted the decline, or even the death, of religion from global politics and public spheres. Finally, the article also aims to provide insights on the local dynamics and plurality of public Islam in Southeast Asia.DOI: 10.15408/sdi.v20i3.511
Hak Angket Haji: Pilgrimage and the Cultural Politics of Hajj Organization in Contemporary Indonesia
Authors: Darmadi Dadi
Published: May 2014

The hajj may provide political support for Indonesia’s image building, home and abroad, and invaluable financial resources for the state or state-owned companies, and political concessions between different individuals, groups and institutions. This paper seeks to explain how the case of parliamentary examination of the hajj affairs in 2008 suggests the recent struggle over hajj affairs, in which the hajj has been increasingly seen as one of the nation’s strategic problems. This struggle provides not only a foundation for the state in its improving efforts for the better treatment of pilgrims in hajj affairs, but at the same time it has recently been a medium where many groups and parties exercise the balance of power. Using the Hak Angket Haji, the lawmakers have cast a signal to their Muslim voters that they did evaluate, monitor, and participate in decision making in the country’s hajj affairs.DOI: 10.15408/sdi.v20i3.512
Islam, Media and Social Responsibility in the Muslim World
Authors: Ratnayuningsih Yeni
Published: May 2014

In recent years, the internet and social media have played a great role in the society. This has been indicated by, among others, how popular culture in the film and media industry has influenced youth culture, including those in the Muslim world. Meanwhile, certain images of Islam might have changed overtime but the discourse about the Muslim world might have also been shaped and reshaped by the media and the powerful media industry behind it. So, how should the Muslim world respond to this? Should the media be responsible for this change? If the Muslim world, as perhaps many others, has concerns about the way the media shapes our world and our way of perceiving things, what is the best solution to communicate these concerns and convey these messages to the wider audience?DOI: 10.15408/sdi.v20i3.517
Non-Invasive Analysis of Green Stone Pieces from Tomb 1 of Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas
Authors: Manrique-Ortega M. D. , Claes P. , Casanova-González E. , Ruvalcaba-Sil J. L. , García-Bucio Ma. A. , Lowe L.
Published: May 2014

Recently, a team of archaeologists discovered the existence of the oldest burial in a pyramid known to date in Mesoamerica. The tomb, referred to as Tomb 1, was discovered in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, Mexico. In here, two skeletons were excavated along with a rich offering of green stone pieces, indicating their elite origin. The burial dresses consist of various necklaces, bracelets, belts, and anklets from which some beads were carved in the shape of gourds, monkeys, and alligators. Here we present a full, integrated methodology based on a variety of non-invasive and non-destructive analytical techniques, such as X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Raman, and Fourier Transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. These techniques are used to characterize and identify the minerals which were found in these burials. This information contributes not only to conservation and restoration purposes, but also gives more insights on the green stone (jadeite and other minerals) trading networks between different cultures in south Mesoamerica in the Pre-Classic period (c.a. 750 – 700 B. C.).
Archaeometrical Studies of Classic Mayan Mural Painting at Peten: La Blanca and Chilonche
Authors: Vázquez de Ágredos Pascual Mª Luisa , Lorenzo Cristina Vidal , Cosme Gaspar Muñoz
Published: May 2014

La Blanca and Chilonche are two of the many Mayan settlements located on the lower reaches of the Mopan river (Department of Petén, Guatemala). The archaeological work conducted by La Blanca Project (University of Valencia, Spain) over the last ten years has revealed the rich polychrome of the monumental architecture of these sites, where the remains of ancient mural paintings are of the highest quality.

In order to ascertain the materials and techniques used by painters at each site throughout the Classic period, our research team has recently conducted an analytical study with a multi-technique approach based on the combination of several non destructive and micro-destructive instrumental techniques, namely, light microscopy (LM), scanning electron microscopy-X-ray microanalysis (SEM/EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), voltammetry of microparticles (VMP), X-ray microdiffraction (mXRD), X-ray diffraction (XRD), UVeVis spectrophotometry, FTIR spectroscopy and gas chromatographyemass spectrometry (GCeMS). These instrumental techniques provide reliable and complementary data, such as elemental and mineralogical composition, the identification of functional groups as well as specialization studies of electroactive species.

This paper presents the results obtained at the Laboratories for the Analysis of Works of Art at the University of Valencia (Spain) and the Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain) after chemically comparing the pigments and mural painting techniques of both Maya archaeological sites.
Conservation of Volcanic Tuffs Bearing Rock Paintings at La Pintada, Sonora Archaeological Site
Authors: Cruz S. , Pérez N. A. , Cárdenas J. , Vidal-Solano J. R. , Alatorre L.
Published: May 2014

The Archaeological Site La Pintada is located near Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico; this is one of the most important sites in the region due to its extension and wide archaeological evidence. This site was a gathering point for various indigenous groups since the pre-Hispanic age to the first contacts with the Spanish conquerors; they left their live experiences and worldview in the form of rock paintings along a wide natural canyon. Several of these paintings are in risk due to weathering processes of their rock support: the volcanic tuff.

In order to preserve these paintings the characterization of the volcanic tuff was made with petrographic analyses and X-Ray Diffraction, and among with the results obtained from environmental monitoring, different degrees of alteration were established. According to these results, the conservation treatment proposed was the consolidation of the tuff.

The consolidants used for this treatment were alkoxysilanes in two variations: Silicate and alumino-silicate which were developed in Mexico for volcanic tuff consolidation. The consolidants were synthetized in the laboratory, and afterwards were tested on powders and cubic probes of the rock in Hermosillo’s environmental conditions (24°C, 45%RH).

The consolidants were tested in two different types of application: aspersion and injection. The consolidated probes were evaluated for hardness, water absorption and color change. Afterwards, in situ tests were performed. The results of this evaluation showed that the Silicate consolidant was the best for this treatment, since it was easy to manipulate, improved the rock’s properties and did not cause a change appearance; making this Mexican material suitable for the conservation of the rock paintings.
Development of Human IgE Biosensor Using TFBAR Devices with Shear Mode ZnO Piezoelectric Thin Films
Authors: Chen Ying-Chung , Chang Wei-Tsai , Cheng Chien-Chuan , Jiang Jia-Ming , Kao Kuo-Sheng
Published: May 2014

A novel allergy biosensor is designed and fabricated by using thin film bulk acoustic resonator (TFBAR) devices with shear mode ZnO piezoelectric thin films. To fabricate TFBAR devices, the off-axis RF magnetron sputtering method for the growth of piezoelectric ZnO piezoelectric thin films is adopted. The influences of the relative distance and sputtering parameters are investigated. In this report, the piezoelectric ZnO thin films with tilting angle are set by controlling the deposition parameters. The properties of the shear mode ZnO thin films are investigated by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The frequency response is measured using an HP8720 network analyzer with a CASCADE probe station. The resonance frequency of the shear mode is 796.75 MHz. The sensitivity of the shear mode is calculated to be 462.5 kHz·cm2/ng.
Morphology of the first zoeal stages of five species of the portunid genus Callinectes (Decapoda, Brachyura) hatched at the laboratory
Authors: MANTELATTO FERNANDO L. , REIGADA ÁLVARO L.D. , GATTI ALINE C.R. , CUESTA JOSÉ A.
Published: May 2014

The genus Callinectes Stimpson, 1860 currently consists of 16 species, six of which are reported in Brazilian coast. In the present study, the first zoeal stages of Callinectes bocourti,C. danae, C. exasperatus, C. ornatus and C. sapidus from Brazil were obtained from ovigerous females. The morphological and meristic characters of all these larval stages are described and illustrated. Those of C. bocourti, C. danae and C. sapidus are redescribed and compared with the previous descriptions, and differences are listed. Larval characters of these species were examined for interspecific differences, as well as larval features to distinguish the genus Callinectes within Portunidae. In addition, other portunid genera and species with a known first zoeal stage are compared, with special attention to those species present in the same geographical area. Our findings concord with some previous molecular studies, and we discuss the complexity within the group.
Análise de idosos ambulatoriais quanto ao estado nutricional, sarcopenia, função renal e densidade óssea
Authors: Salmaso Franciany Viana , Vigário Patrícia dos Santos , Mendonça Laura Maria Carvalho de , Madeira Miguel , Netto Leonardo Vieira , Guimarães Marcela Rodrigues Moreira , Farias Maria Lucia Fleiuss de
Published: May 2014

Objetivo : Avaliar relações entre estado nutricional, sarcopenia e osteoporose em idosas.Sujeitos e métodos : Estudamos 44 mulheres, 67-94 anos, mediante miniavaliação nutricional (MAN), filtração glomerular (FG) corr. 1,73 m2, índice de massa corporal (IMC), circunferência da panturrilha e braquial (CP e CB), densidade mineral óssea e composição corporal, DXA (massa gorda – MG; massa magra – MM). Aferimos sarcopenia: IMM = MM MSS + MIS/altura2. Utilizamos o coeficiente de correlação de Pearson, e p < 0,05 como significativo.Resultados : MNA e IMM se correlacionaram positivamente com IMC, CP, CB e MG. A idade influenciou negativamente FG corr., IMC, MG, IMM e CP. Quatorze tinham história de fraturas osteoporóticas. O mais baixo T-score foi diretamente relacionado a MAN e MG.Conclusões : O envelhecimento acarretou o declínio da FG, MG e massa muscular; a circunferência da panturrilha e braquial refletiu estado nutricional e composição corporal; e as grandes influências na DMO foram estado nutricional e MG. Arq Bras Endocrinol Metab. 2014;58(3):226-31
Celiac disease screening in Brazilian patients with osteoporosis
Authors: Gusso Luiza , Simões Mariana Cionek , Skare Thelma L. , Nisihara Renato , Burkiewicz Claudine C. , Utiyama Shirley
Published: May 2014

Objective : To analyze if it is worthwhile to screen Brazilian osteoporotic patients for celiac disease (CD).Subjects and methods : One hundred patients with osteoporosis and 97 controls were evaluated for IgA-EmA (IgA anti-endomysial antibodies) by indirect immunofluorescence method and IgG-anti-tTG (tissue transglutaminase) by ELISA assay. Positive patients were invited to have gastrointestinal endoscopy with jejunal biopsy.Results : Two patients had positive IgG-anti-tTG test and one of them also showed positive IgA-EmA. Only the latter had a positive duodenal biopsy for CD. None of the controls were positive for either auto-antibodies.Conclusion : We observed low prevalence of CD in osteoporotic Brazilian patients. This finding does not support routine screening for CD in patients with osteoporosis in our geographic region. Arq Bras Endocrinol Metab. 2014;58(3):270-3
Effects of peptidic growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R) antagonist [D-Lys3] on some of serum hormonal and biochemical parameters in Wistar rat model
Authors: Shahryar Habib Aghdam , Lotfi Alireza
Published: May 2014

Objective : The present study investigated the effects of different dosages of a GHS-R antagonist [D-Lys3] on some serum hormonal (cortisol, T3 and T4) and biochemical parameters in a rat.Materials and methods : Thirty-six 60-day-old male rats were assigned to four treatments. [D-Lys3]-GHRP-6 solutions were infused via intraperitoneal injections. Blood was collected and analyzed.Results : The large dosages of a GHS-R antagonist (200 ng/kg BW) caused increases in cortisol, whereas no significant changes occurred when low dosages were injected. There were no significant changes in T3 and T4 following the administration of the GHS-R antagonist, but a considerable increase was observed in blood glucose levels of the groups (G50, G100, and G200 ng/kg BW). There was a significant increase in total protein when the greatest dose was administrated (G200 ng/kg BW). However, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and albumin showed no significant changes.Conclusions : Exogenous GHS-R antagonist can cause an increase in glucose and moderate increases in cortisol and total protein, yet it has no significant effect on T3 and T4 levels or on the concentrations of serum lipids. The effect of GHS-R antagonist is not completely adverse to the effects of ghrelin. Further molecular studies are necessary to identify the physiological effects of the peptidic GHS-R antagonist. Arq Bras Endocrinol Metab. 2014;58(3):288-91
Maternal obesity and late effects on offspring metabolism
Authors: Vido Daniele Sá , Nejm Mariana Bocca , Silva Neila Ribeiro , Silva Sylvia Maria Affonso , Cravo Sérgio Luiz , Luz Jacqueline
Published: May 2014

Objective : The aim of this study was to evaluate the late effects of maternal obesity induced by lesion of the ventromedial hypothalamus on offspring metabolism.Materials and methods : Thirty days after the bilateral lesion of the ventromedial hypothalamus, female rats were mated and divided into 2 groups of pregnant animals: Control (C) – false lesion (sham) and Obese (OB) – lesion. Three months after that, with the groups of mothers, offspring were divided into control and obese animals that received a normocaloric diet (C-N and OB-N), and control and obese animals that received a hypercaloric diet (C-H and OB-H). At 120 days of age, the animals were euthanized and their carcasses, feces and food were submitted to calorimetric analysis to determine energy balance and body composition.Results : During the growth period, offspring from obese mothers showed higher values of body weight and food intake than controls. Obese animals showed higher body weight gain and gross food efficiency than control animals in adulthood. The hypercaloric diet led to increased metabolizable energy intake, percentage of absorbed energy and energy expenditure in both groups. Body composition was only affected by the association of hypercaloric diet and maternal obesity that led to increased body fat.Conclusions : Maternal obesity has led to the development of later overweight in offspring, suggesting fetal programming. According to the trend presented, it is believed that the prolonged intake of hypercaloric diets in adult animals may, as an additional effect, induce worsening of the overweight induced by maternal obesity. Arq Bras Endocrinol Metab. 2014;58(3):301-7
If you do not know the child's temperament you do not know the child
Authors: Calluen Carmelo , Oakland Thomas
Published: May 2014

Current scholarship generally characterizes temperament as stylistic and relatively stable traits that subsume intrinsic tendencies to act and react in somewhat predictable ways to people, events, and other stimuli. An understanding of children's temperament preferences aids our understanding of the origins of behaviors as well as normal attitudes children display at home, school, and elsewhere. The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to children's temperament along with a desire that this information serve to stimulate further research and applications in Brazil. The concept of temperament has evolved from a classic (Hippocrates and Galen) to a modern (Jung and Myers and Briggs) perspective. Two theoretical orientations (Thomas and Chess as well as Oakland and colleagues) provide somewhat popular methods to explain temperament constructs displayed by children and youth. This paper focuses on Oakland and colleagues' approach to temperament in children ages 8-17 in terms of the eight basic styles that are grouped into four bipolar traits: extroverted or introverted, practical or imaginative, thinking or feeling, and organized or flexible styles. Descriptions of the temperament styles and their corresponding behavioral characteristics in children are included. Findings from cross-national research on children's temperaments also are discussed.
Breathing and relaxation training for patients with hypertension and stress
Authors: Chicayban Livia de Matos , Malagris Lucia Emmanoel Novaes
Published: May 2014

This study evaluated the effects of the relaxation and breathing training for hypertensive patients on the index, levels and symptoms of stress and blood pressure among hypertensive patients suffering from stress. Nineteen patients from a hypertension and diabetes program in Rio de Janeiro participated in the study that which used, as instruments, Lipp's inventory of stress symptoms for adults, the psychological interview for hypertensive patients, the relaxation and breathing training for hypertensive patients protocol, weekly registration form and blood pressure monitors. The experimental group received the relaxation and breathing training for hypertensive patients in 13 sessions of 60 minutes and had blood pressure monitored before and after each session. The control group had blood pressure monitored weekly. It was observed that the relaxation and breathing training for hypertensive patients reduced the stress index and symptoms in the experimental group in isolation, except when compared to the control group. However, it did not reduce the levels of blood pressure in the experimental group in comparison to the control group. The results report that, besides the relaxation and breathing training for hypertensive patients, other strategies are necessary to control stress and hypertension.
Reliability intra-and inter-examiner of the head postural assessment by computerized photogrammetry
Authors: Carneiro Paula Rossi , Cardoso Bárbara dos Santos , Cunha Caroline Modesto da , Teles Lídia Cristina da Silva
Published: May 2014

Scientific articles about reliability of photogrammetry for cervical spine posture evaluation are infrequent. The aim of the present investigation is to verify intra-and inter-examiner reliability of the computerized photogrammetry method for head postural evaluation in lateral view. Twenty-five young women, between 20 and 30 years old, were positioned seated in an upright position and photographed in lateral view. The photographs were imported to Corel Draw X13 program for postural evaluation by computerized photogrammetry. Analyses of intra-and inter-examiner reliability were performed for the angles: condyle-acromion (ACA), menton-sternum (AME) and Frankfurt (AF). The photogrammetry was performed by two examiners: EA and EB. For intra-examiner analyses, EA assessed the pictures twice (A1 and A2) for the same angles within 3 months. For the inter-examiner analyses, EB performed the photogrammetry for the same angles (B1) in order to compare with the data from EA. Using the interclass correlation coefficient (ICC) we observed an excellent correlation in the intra-examiner analysis (A1 and A2) for the angles: ACA and AME (both with ICC=1.0); and AF (ICC=0.78). For the inter-examiner analyses between A1 and B1, it was observed: ACA (ICC=0.24), AME (ICC=0.26) and AF (ICC=0.00). For the comparison between A2 and B1, the ICC values were: 0.23; 0.27 and 0.00, respectively for ACA, AME and AF, classified as weak correlations. In conclusion, the photogrammetry is reliable when performed by the same examiner. The inter-examiner assess showed low reliability, what could have been compromised by the reduced experience of the EB in applying the method.
Acute effects of gastrocnemius muscle stretching after contusion in rats
Authors: Macedo Ana Carolina Brandt de , Ywazaki Julye Leiko , Pacheco Jaqueline , Gonçalves Sibelly , Gomes Anna Raquel Silveira
Published: May 2014

The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute effects of stretching after gastrocnemius contusion in rats. Thirty-three male Wistar rats were selected (8 weeks, 219±35 g) and divided into 4 groups: Control (CG, n=3) - intact; Lesion (LG, n=10); Stretching (SG, n=10): Lesion and Stretching (LSG, n=10). The right gastrocnemius (RG) was submitted to contusion. Stretching on RG was performed manually, with 4 repetitions of 30 seconds each day, for 5 consecutive days, beginning 72 hour after contusion. One week later, rats were weighed and both paws were removed for investigation of muscle length, serial sarcomere number and sarcomere length. The final body weight increased in all groups. The muscle weight and length, as well as the serial sarcomere number (SSN) of LG, were higher than SG. However, the SSN of LSG was higher than SG. The sarcomere length of SG was the highest among all groups. It was concluded that the contusion and stretching did not affect body weight gain. The stretching induced sarcomerogenesis in injured muscle, but did not modify the healthy muscle.
Fatores edáficos determinando a ocorrência de leguminosas herbáceas em savanas amazônicas
Authors: Cavalcante Claymir de Oliveira , Flores Andréia Silva , Barbosa Reinaldo Imbrozio
Published: May 2014

Fatores edáficos vem sendo indicados como determinantes para a distribuição de comunidades de plantas na Amazônia. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar quais fatores edáficos determinam a ocorrência de leguminosas herbáceas em savanas amazônicas. Para tanto, foi realizado um inventário da flora herbácea da família Leguminosae em 34 parcelas permanentes estabelecidas em duas áreas de savana de Roraima, norte da Amazônia brasileira. As espécies Chamaecrista desvauxii (24,9%), Aeschynomene histrix (15,7%) e Galactia jussiaeana (10,8%) foram as de maior índice de valor de importância. Todas com grande abundância e ampla distribuição. Os resultados indicaram baixa densidade ou ausência de indivíduos e espécies em parcelas estabelecidas em solos mal drenados (hidromórficos). Diversidade e riqueza de espécies tendeu a ser maior em habitats formados por solos bem drenados, mais férteis e com menor concentração de alumínio trocável. É sugerido que solos pobres e sazonalmente alagados reduzam as chances de ocorrência e afetem negativamente a riqueza/diversidade de leguminosas herbáceas nas áreas de savana de Roraima.
Variabilidade genética do peso ao nascer e seleção para crescimento em bubalinos do Estado do Pará, Brasil
Authors: Aguiari Juliana Flor de , Marcondes Cintia Righetti , Marques José Ribamar Felipe , Vozzi Pedro Alejandro , Camargo Júnior Raimundo Nonato Colares , Marques Larissa Coelho , Araújo Ronyere Olegário , Gunski Ricardo José
Published: May 2014

O peso ao nascer constitui característica produtiva de elevada importância zootécnica, devido à sua relação com a taxa de sobrevivência à desmama e com os pesos nas demais fases de desenvolvimento do animal, quer seja para a produção de carne, leite ou em animais que se destinam à reprodução. O objetivo deste trabalho foi obter estimativas de herdabilidade e tendências fenotípicas e genéticas do peso ao nascer, em bubalinos do Estado do Pará, Brasil. Foram calculadas as estatísticas descritivas e realizado o teste de Normalidade de Shapiro-Wilk por meio do pacote estatístico Statistical Analisys System. As estimativas de herdabilidade foram obtidas por inferência Bayesiana. O peso ao nascer apresentou média de 36,6 kg. O modelo de análise considerou como fixos os efeitos de sexo, ano de nascimento e composição racial do animal e como efeitos aleatórios animal, efeito materno e residual. A distribuição da herdabilidade direta apresentou-se platicúrtica (achatada) e com maior assimetria, tendo uma distribuição bimodal com a primeira moda próxima a 0,10 e a segunda próxima a 0,30; a materna apresentou-se trimodal, com picos bem próximos a 0,15 e outro menos evidente próximo a 0,20. A tendência genética direta do peso ao nascer mostrou-se negativa (-0,03kg ano-1) e a tendência genética materna próxima à zero (0,001 kg ano-1), ainda que a tendência fenotípica tenha sido positiva (0,156kg ano-1). Existe variabilidade genética possível de ser trabalhada em um programa de melhoramento, no entanto, pouco foi feito quanto à seleção para crescimento em búfalos no Estado do Pará.
Afeto e percepção de riscos e benefícios à saúde de indivíduos em relação ao açaí, município de Coari, Amazonas
Authors: Santos Geina Faria dos , Salay Elisabete
Published: May 2014

O afeto pode influenciar as percepções de riscos e benefícios à saúde e o comportamento de consumidores. O açaí é amplamente consumido na região Amazônica. Surtos da doença de Chagas aguda supostamente relacionados ao açaí têm ocorrido. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar o afeto de consumidores referente ao açaí. As relações do afeto com percepções dos riscos e benefícios à saúde e características socioeconômicas também foram estudadas. Realizou-se a coleta dos dados na cidade de Coari, entrevistando 250 indivíduos. Os escores de afeto e percepções foram medidos com escalas de resposta de 5 pontos. Foram realizadas análises descritivas com o software XLSTAT 2011. O afeto identificado entre os consumidores foi positivo. Observou-se correlação significativa e positiva entre os escores de afeto e de percepção do benefício (coeficiente Spearman= 0,207, p=0,001). Não verificou-se diferenças entre o afeto e características socioeconômicas. Programas educativos relativos ao açaí para a polução estudada devem ser desenhados levando em conta a provável influência do afeto na percepção do benefício.
Composição florística e chave de identificação das Poaceae ocorrentes nas savanas costeiras amazônicas, Brasil
Authors: Rocha Antônio Elielson Sousa da , Miranda Izildinha de Souza , Costa Neto Salustiano Vilar da
Published: May 2014

As savanas da região costeira da bacia amazônica estão situadas no complexo contato entre a floresta e a costa atlântica. Nestas formações as Poaceae se destacam como um dos grupos vegetais mais importantes. O presente trabalho objetivou o levantamento da Família Poaceae nas savanas costeiras amazônicas, a elaboração de uma lista de espécies acrescida de ilustrações e chave para a identificação dos táxons confirmados. Foram registradas quatro subfamílias, 58 espécies, distribuídas em 29 gêneros, sendo Axonopus e Paspalum os mais ricos. As amostras encontram-se depositadas nos herbários do Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi (MG) e do Instituto de Pesquisas Científicas e Tecnológicas do Estado do Amapá (HAMAB). As savanas costeiras amazônicas apresentam espécies de Poaceae de ampla distribuição, baixo endemismo e reduzido número de espécies exóticas, com influência florística das savanas das Guianas e do Bioma Cerrado.
Evaluation of thromboprophylaxis in medium-sized general hospital
Authors: Busato Cesar Roberto , Gomes Ricardo Zanetti , Costa Dieyson Martins de Melo , Zubiolo Tiago Francisco Meleiro
Published: May 2014

CONTEXT: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious, common disease whose complications include pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) and postthrombotic syndrome. The importance and benefits of correct and effective pharmacological prophylaxis for DVT are well documented. OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to evaluate adequacy of prophylaxis for DVT and PTE at the Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Ponta Grossa (SCMPG), Paraná, Brazil, and determine risk stratification for patients hospitalized in this institution. METHODS: A cohort study was conducted to assess DVT prophylaxis of patients hospitalized on May 15th, 2009. The study population consisted of a sample of 104 patients, subdivided into clinical and surgical groups and stratified into different specialties. Correct use of DVT prophylaxis was evaluated according to recommendations published by The Brazilian Society for Angiology and Vascular Surgery and took into account prophylactic methods specified explicitly in information found in each patient's medical chart. RESULTS: Of the 104 patients interviewed, 51 (49.04%) were clinical patients and 53 (50.96%) surgical. Based on risk stratification, 17 (16.35%) were classified as low risk, 37 (35.58%) as moderate risk, 46 (44.23%) as high risk and 4 (3.85%) as extremely high risk for DVT/PTE. A total of 68 patients (65.38%) received prophylaxis, but of these only 56 (53.85%) received the correct prophylaxis, and 36 (34.62%) did not receive any prophylaxis. CONCLUSION: The rates of prophylaxis use for DVT and PTE in this service are higher than rates published in the literature.
Correction of carotid-jugular traumatic fistula using a bovine pericardial patch
Authors: Sales Werther Souza , Oliveira Fabio Augusto Cypreste , Souza Fabio Henrique Ribeiro de , Borges Filho Handel Meireles , Santos Juliano Ricardo Santana , Brandão Marcelo Luiz , Milhomem Paula Sabrina Araujo , Riemma Rodrigo Alves
Published: May 2014

Carotid-jugular fistulae are rare, but habitually cause morbidity and mortality. They are often linked with penetrating trauma, primarily caused by gunshots. This report describes the case of a patient who was the victim of a gunshot wound to the left cervical area, provoking a carotid-jugular arteriovenous fistula and occlusion of the common carotid artery. The fistula was corrected by ligature of the internal jugular vein and arteriorrhaphy of the left common carotid artery with a bovine pericardium patch.
Transposition of cephalic vein to rescue hemodialysis access arteriovenous fistula and treat symptomatic central venous obstruction
Authors: Skupien Felipe Jose , Gomes Ricardo Zanetti , Shimada Emerson Hideyoshi , Brandao Rafael Inacio , Skupien Suellen Vienscoski
Published: May 2014

It is known that stenosis or central venous obstruction affects 20 to 50% of patients who undergo placement of catheters in central veins. For patients who are given hemodialysis via upper limbs, this problem causes debilitating symptoms and increases the risk of loss of hemodialysis access. We report an atypical case of treatment of a dialysis patient with multiple comorbidities, severe swelling and pain in the right upper limb (RUL), few alternative sites for hemodialysis vascular access, a functioning brachiobasilic fistula in the RUL and severe venous hypertension in the same limb, secondary to central vein occlusion of the internal jugular vein and right brachiocephalic trunk. The alternative surgical treatment chosen was to transpose the RUL cephalic vein, forming a venous necklace at the anterior cervical region, bypassing the site of venous occlusion. In order to achieve this, we dissected the cephalic vein in the right arm to its junction with the axillary vein, devalved the cephalic vein and anastomosed it to the contralateral external jugular vein, providing venous drainage to the RUL, alleviating symptoms of venous hypertension and preserving function of the brachiobasilic fistula.
Embolization of splenic artery aneurysm associated with gastrointestinal bleeding: case report
Authors: Casas André Luís Foroni , Hussain Kassim Muhammed Kassim , Miquelin Daniel Gustavo , Raymundo Selma Regina de Oliveira , Reis Luiz Fernando , Silva Adinaldo Adhemar Menezes da , Rosinha Mônica Yoshino , Massari Patrícia Galacini
Published: May 2014

The splenic artery is the visceral vessel that is most often affected by aneurysmal disease. Occasionally, gastrointestinal bleeding may signify that the aneurysm is in communication with the digestive tract. We report on the case of a 64-year-old multiparous patient with intermittent digestive bleeding caused by a splenic artery aneurysm who was successfully treated with endovascular embolization.
Análise da integração da Vigilância Ambiental no controle da dengue com a Estratégia Saúde da Família: impacto nos saberes e práticas dos agentes comunitários de saúde
Authors: Libanio Keyla Roberta , Favoreto Cesar Augusto Orazem , Pinheiro Roseni
Published: May 2014

As atividades de controle do vetor da dengue no município de Piraí-RJ foram integradas às ações da Estratégia de Saúde da Família (ESF) desde 2005, visando à vinculação e responsabilidade do setor saúde com o território e população adscrita, fortalecendo ações de prevenção e melhorando os indicadores de controle. Objetiva-se analisar as repercussões dessa integração, em particular, com os Agentes Comunitários de Saúde (ACS), sujeitos principais das ações. Através da análise documental e de entrevistas, buscou-se contextualizar o processo político gerencial e os resultados alcançados. A compreensão das percepções, significados e desafios desta ação para os saberes e as práticas dos ACS foi realizada com um grupo focal. Tais indicadores, obtidos após a integração, mostram que ela tem sido efetiva. No grupo focal, reconheceu-se a dificuldade da população em perceber e entender o novo papel atribuído aos ACS. Identificou-se a preocupação dos ACS com a possibilidade das ações interferirem no vínculo com a comunidade. Outra questão é a falta de compreensão e integração das ações de vigilância ambiental com as perspectivas de educação em saúde e de mobilização comunitária. Esta dificuldade parece estar relacionada à própria concepção, ainda medicalizada e individualista, do papel da educação e promoção em saúde a serem desenvolvidas no território. Apesar do sucesso alcançado na integração das ações, é preciso entender que este é um processo dinâmico, em constante transformação, implicando exercício constante de avaliação e diálogo sobre as questões envolvidas no cotidiano das práticas em saúde.
Diversificação agrícola em localidade rural do Sul do Brasil: reflexões e alternativas de cumprimento da Convenção-Quadro para o controle do tabaco
Authors: Riquinho Deise Lisboa , Hennington Élida Azevedo
Published: May 2014

A diversificação agrícola em áreas de cultivo do tabaco é uma das propostas da Convenção-Quadro, considerada o primeiro tratado internacional de saúde pública da Organização Mundial da Saúde. O objetivo deste estudo é evidenciar e discutir as dificuldades e potencialidades referentes à diversificação agrícola e substituição ao cultivo do tabaco entre representantes do Estado, de organizações da sociedade civil e da própria indústria, em região produtora do Sul do Brasil. Foi desenvolvido estudo do tipo etnográfico com realização de 42 entrevistas semiestruturadas, com famílias de agricultores e informantes-chave, além de observação participante das famílias, em localidade rural do estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Há políticas públicas potencializadoras da diversificação, como crédito agrícola e assistência técnica, mas elas ainda não atingiram os fumicultores pesquisados. Conclui-se que a ampliação e direcionamento de políticas públicas e o resgate e fortalecimento da agricultura familiar são essenciais para a diversificação agrícola e substituição do cultivo do tabaco proposta pela Convenção-Quadro.
Rede de Atenção Psicossocial: qual o lugar da saúde mental?
Authors: Quinderé Paulo Henrique Dias , Jorge Maria Salete Bessa , Franco Túlio Batista
Published: May 2014

A Reforma Sanitária brasileira propiciou maior aplicabilidade das ações locais, favorecendo o surgimento de experiências exitosas nos diversos setores da saúde. Uma destas foi a criação dos Centros de Atenção Psicossocial (Caps), que subvertem a lógica da hierarquização do sistema de saúde e se organizam agregando os diferentes níveis de atenção à saúde. Objetivou-se discutir as interações estabelecidas entre os níveis de complexidade do sistema de saúde na atenção à saúde mental e compreender a conformação da rede de atenção à saúde mental no município de Sobral-CE. Trata-se de estudo do tipo qualitativo realizado na Rede de Atenção Integral à Saúde Mental desse município. Os resultados demonstraram que os serviços de saúde mental em Sobral convivem com diferentes arranjos em rede, operando por uma diversidade de dispositivos de cuidado o que possibilita a negociação de projetos terapêuticos menos medicalizantes, embora se observe que permanece atenção especial dos trabalhadores quanto à centralidade da administração da medicação. Há grande mobilidade dos trabalhadores na rede, circulando os diversos equipamentos de saúde, o que favorece as conecções e fluxos entre equipes na construção das linhas de cuidado. Os fluxos de conexão, considerados como modo de funcionamento das redes rizomáticas, operam na saúde mental por força da ação dos trabalhadores, que tem por base a ideia de que todos são protagonistas no processo de cuidado, e assim, os movimentos são partilhados e articulados entre si.
Reflexões sobre conceitos afirmativos de saúde e doença nas teorias de Georges Canguilhem e Donald Winnicott
Authors: Rodrigues Juliana Martins , Peixoto Junior Carlos Augusto
Published: May 2014

Reflexões acerca de definições de conceitos de saúde e doença tendem a ser sempre atuais e pertinentes, visto que revelam, em diferentes épocas, o que as sociedades tendem a valorar de forma positiva e negativa, além de representarem importantes categorias nas imposições de normas sociais à vida. Consideramos que Canguilhem e Winnicott são autores que insistem no caráter relacional, e não essencial, dos processos que definem estados de saúde e doença, além do fato de enfatizarem discussões sobre o que seria o indivíduo saudável. Desta forma, propomos como objetivo geral promover um estudo sobre as teorias dos referidos autores, examinando mais especificamente as concepções que defendem o tema da saúde, assim como investigar algumas articulações entre ambas as teorias e posteriormente discutir a possibilidade de o conceito canguilhemiano de normatividade vital trazer potencialidades e novas contribuições para uma prática clínica winnicottiana.
Efetividade da fisioterapia associada à dança em idosos saudáveis: ensaio clínico aleatório
Authors: Barboza Natália Mariano , Floriano Eduardo Nascimento , Motter Bruna Luísa , Silva Flávia Cristina da , Santos Suhaila Mahmoud Smaili
Published: May 2014

Objetivo: verificar a efetividade da fisioterapia associada à dança em idosos saudáveis nos desfechos "equilíbrio", "flexibilidade" e "agilidade". Métodos: ensaio clínico aleatório, no qual a amostra foi composta por 22 indivíduos e posteriormente aleatorizada em dois grupos: controle (GC; 7M/4H; idade= 74,1±7,3; n=11) e intervenção (GI; 9M/2H; idade= 75,7±7,8; n=11). Os grupos foram submetidos às seguintes avaliações realizadas no período pré e pós-intervenção: avaliação do equilíbrio pela Escala de Berg, agilidade pelo Timed Up and Go test e flexibilidade pelo Banco de Wells (janela aberta e fechada). Foi proposto um programa de intervenção fisioterápica associada à dançaterapia composto por 16 terapias com duração de 60 minutos e frequência de duas vezes semanais. A intervenção seguiu um protocolo de evolução baseado na complexidade dos exercícios e teve como principais objetivos estimular equilíbrio, independência funcional e alongamento muscular. A análise estatística foi realizada pelo programa SPSS 15.0. Foram utilizados os testes de Mann-Whitney para a comparação dos grupos e Wilcoxon para comparar os momentos pré e pós-intervenção, com significância estatística de 5%. Resultados: o grupo intervenção apresentou melhora do equilíbrio (p=0,04), flexibilidade (p=0,01) e agilidade (p=0,03) em relação ao grupo controle. O grupo controle apresentou melhora nos níveis de flexibilidade (p=0,01). Conclusão: o programa proposto se mostrou efetivo para melhora do equilíbrio, flexibilidade e agilidade nos indivíduos submetidos à intervenção. Espera-se, com o presente estudo, contribuir com futuras pesquisas e com o trabalho na prática clínica que aborde a associação da fisioterapia e dançaterapia como opções terapêuticas preventivas e reabilitadoras.
Detailed morphological description of Habronema clarki Foster & Chitwood, 1937, a nematode parasite of capybaras Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris (Linnaeus, 1766) in Brazil
Authors: Hoppe Estevam Guilherme Lux , Tebaldi José Hairton , Ferreira Daniel Fontana
Published: May 2014

The genus Habronema has four valid species, of which only two are properly known. The present study aimed to describe in detail the morphology of Habronema clarki through optical and scanning electron microscopy analyses. Our results showed that the labial morphology of this parasite is closer to H. muscae than to H. microstoma. Even so, the characteristic pseudolabia and the slightly convex border of the dorsal and ventral lips are sufficient to distinguish these nematodes. Additional morphological data are presented, thus contributing to the knowledge on this little known nematode. In addition, this study provides new locality records for this species.
Parasitological and immunological diagnoses from feces of captive-bred snakes at Vital Brazil Institute
Authors: Souza Janaína Lima de , Barbosa Alynne da Silva , Vazon Adriana Prado , Uchôa Claudia Maria Antunes , Nunes Beatriz Coronato , Cortez Myrian Bandeira Vianna , Silva Valmir Laurentino da , Más Leonora Brazil , Melgarejo Aníbal Rafael , Bastos Otilio Machado Pereira
Published: May 2014

Fecal samples from 56 snakes at the Vital Brazil Institute, in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, were tested using the sedimentation and flotation techniques to investigate the evolutionary forms of parasites such as helminths and protozoa, and using enzyme immunoassay techniques to detect antigens of Cryptosporidium sp. and Giardiasp. Among the animals tested, 80.3% were positive for parasites. Out of these, there were 16 Bothrops jararaca, 16 B. jararacussu and 13 Crotalus durissus. The prevalence of parasitic nematodes was 41.1%, and nematodes were found in all three snake species. Among these, the most frequent finding was eggs of Kalicephalus sp., which were diagnosed in 25% of the snakes. The positivity for protozoa detected using parasite concentration techniques was 75%, including oocysts of Caryospora sp. in 75%, cysts with morphology similar to Giardia sp. 3.6%, amoeboid cysts in 41.1% and unsporulated coccidia oocysts in 8.9%. Immunoassays for Cryptosporidium sp. antigens produced positive findings in 60.7%. Pseudoparasites were detected in 64.3%. These results show that there is a need to improve the sanitary handling of captive-bred snakes, and also for the animal house that supplies rodents to feed them. The results also highlight that diagnostic tests should be performed periodically on stool specimens from captive-bred snakes.
Older Adults' Experiences of Living with Cleft Lip and Palate: A Qualitative Study Exploring Aging and Appearance
Authors: Hamlet Claire , Harcourt Diana
Published: May 2014

Objective

To explore older adults' experiences of living with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P), focusing on aging and appearance.

Design

An exploratory-descriptive qualitative study.

Participants

Individual semi-structured interviews (five via telephone, one face-to-face) conducted with six adults between the ages of 57 and 82 years.

Results

Interview transcripts were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis, which resulted in five themes: cleft across the life span, keeping up appearances, being one of a kind, resilience and protection, and cleft in an ever-changing society. A CL/P had an ongoing impact on participants' lives, although its relevance shifted over time and some aspects of life (e.g., romantic relationships, decisions about having children of their own) were particularly affected. Participants seemed at ease living with CL/P as an older adult and considered it an important aspect of their identity, yet they still described feeling isolated at times and had little contact with other people with a cleft. They felt that health care could be more considerate to the needs of older people with a cleft, particularly around dentistry and information provision. Participants thought societal attitudes toward visible differences had changed over the years, but not necessarily for the better. A paradox was evident between reports of being noticed by others because of their cleft and simultaneously feeling invisible or ignored because of their age.

Conclusions

These findings have implications for provision of care for older adults with a CL/P and for younger people with a CL/P who will be the older generation of the future.