bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A fascinating story of the discovery & development of biologicals for use in clinical medicine
Authors: Malaviya Anand N. , Mehra Narinder K.
Published: November 2018

A young physician starting a fresh career in medicine in this millennium would hardly stop to think about the genesis of a particular biological drug that he/she will be prescribing for a patient evaluated in the morning outpatient department. For him/her, this is now routine, and the question of ‘Who’, ‘How’ and ‘When’ about these biologicals would be the last thing on their mind. However, for those who came to the medical profession in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, these targeted drugs are nothing short of ‘miracles’. It would be a fascinating story for the young doctor to learn about the long journey that the dedicated biomedical scientists of yesteryears took to reach the final destination of producing such wonder drugs. The story is much like an interesting novel, full of twists and turns, heart-breaking failures and glorious successes. The biologicals acting as ‘targeted therapy’ have not only changed the natural history of a large number of incurable/uncontrollable diseases but have also transformed the whole approach towards drug development. From the classical empirical process, there is now a complete shift towards understanding the disease pathobiology focusing on the dysregulated molecule(s), targeting them with greater precision and aiming for better results. Seminal advances in understanding the disease mechanism, development of remarkably effective new technologies, greater knowledge of the human genome and genetic medicine have all made it possible to reach the stage where artificially developed ‘targeted’ drugs are now therapeutically used in routine clinical medicine.
Courtship activity, copulation & insemination success in a mosquito vector fed a herbal aphrodisiac
Authors: Dieng Hamady , Satho Tomomitsu , Abang Fatimah , Miake Fumio , Azman Fatin A. B. , Latip Nurshilawati A. , Aliasan Nur Ezzati , Noor Sabina , Nolasco-Hipolito Cirilo , Ahmad Abu Hassan , Ghani Idris A. , Ahmad Hamdan , Zuharah Wan Fatma , Majid Abdul Hafiz A. , Morales Vargas Ronald E. , Morales Noppawan P. , Attrapadung Siriluck , Noweg Gabriel Tonga
Published: November 2018

Background & objectives:

In sterile insect technology (SIT), mating competitiveness is a pre-condition for the reduction of target pest populations and a crucial parameter for judging efficacy. Still, current SIT trials are being hindered by decreased effectiveness due to reduced sexual performance of released males. Here, we explored the possible role of a herbal aphrodisiac in boosting the mating activity of Aedes aegypti.

Methods:

Males were fed one of two diets in this study: experimental extract of Eurycoma longifolia (MSAs) and sugar only (MSOs). Differences in life span, courtship latency, copulation activity and mating success were examined between the two groups.

Results:

No deaths occurred among MSA and MSO males. Life span of MSOs was similar to that of MSAs. The courtship latency of MSAs was shorter than that of MSOs (P<0.01). MSAs had greater copulation success than MSOs (P<0.001). In all female treatments, MSAs mated more than MSOs, but the differences in rate were significant only in the highest female density (P<0.05). In MSAs, mating success varied significantly with female density (P<0.01), with the 20-female group (P<0.01) having the lowest rate. Single MSA had better mating success at the two lowest female densities. In MSOs, there were no significant differences in mating success rate between the different female densities.

Interpretation & conclusions:

Our results suggested that the herbal aphrodisiac, E. longifolia, stimulated the sexual activity of Ae. aegypti and may be useful for improving the mating competitiveness of sterile males, thus improving SIT programmes.
Association of reduced count of interleukin-13-producing cells in breast milk with atopic dermatitis in infancy
Authors: Moradkhani Sepideh , Jafarzadeh Abdollah , Bazargan-Harandi Nasrin , Baneshi Mohammad Reza , Mohammadi Mohammad Mahdi
Published: November 2018

Background & objectives:

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common pathologic conditions of skin in children. The effect of breastfeeding on the risk of AD remains controversial. The aim of this study was to determine the counts of cytokine-producing cells in the mothers' breast milk of infants with and without AD to assess association, if any.

Methods:

Breast milk samples (10 ml) were obtained from mothers of 25 infants with AD and of 26 healthy infants as a control group. The number of cytokine-producing cells including interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-13 (IL-13) and IL-4 in the milk samples was determined using an enzyme-linked immunospot assay technique.

Results:

The mean of IL-13-producing cells in milk was significantly lower in mothers of AD-affected infants in comparison with mothers of normal infants (324.91±255.45 vs. 538.93±465.39, P<0.05). There were no significant differences between mothers of infants with and without AD regarding milk count of IFN-γ-, TNF-α- and IL-4-producing cells.

Interpretation & conclusions:

Our results showed lower number of IL-13-producing cells in milk of mothers of infants with AD. Therefore, lower count of IL-13-producing cells in mothers' milk may confer a susceptibility to AD. Further studies with a large number of samples need to be done to confirm our findings.
Prevalence, clinical & biochemical correlates of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in overweight adolescents
Authors: Jain Vandana , Jana Manisha , Upadhyay Babita , Ahmad Nayeem , Jain Oshima , Upadhyay Ashish Datt , Ramakrishnan Lakshmy , Vikram Naval K.
Published: November 2018

Background & objectives:

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) characterized by excessive accumulation of fat in the liver, which can progress to inflammation, and cirrhosis, has emerged as an important complication of obesity in adults as well as children. This study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of NAFLD and its correlation with clinical and biochemical parameters in overweight Indian adolescents.

Methods:

In this cross-sectional study, 218 overweight adolescents aged 10 to 16 yr and their parents were included. Measurements included anthropometry, ultrasonography to diagnose NAFLD, fasting glucose, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and lipids for adolescents and parents, and additional parameters of blood pressure, body fat percentage (BF%), fasting insulin, apolipoprotein C3, tumour necrosis factor-α and adiponectin for adolescents. The variables were compared between adolescents with and without NAFLD, and logistic regression analysis was performed.

Results:

Mean age and body mass index (BMI)SD score (SDS) were 11.9±1.6 yr and 2.3±1.1, respectively. NAFLD was seen in 62.5 per cent of the adolescents. The prevalence of NAFLD in the parents was similar among the adolescents with and without NAFLD, while BMI and waist circumference SDS, BF per cent, blood pressure (BP), ALT, AST, insulin and homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) were significantly higher in the adolescents with NAFLD. On multiple logistic regression, abdominal obesity, HOMA-IR and BF per cent were independently associated with NAFLD with odds ratios (95% confidence interval) of 2.77 (1.40-5.47), 2.21 (1.16-4.21) and 2.17 (1.12-4.22), respectively.

Interpretation & conclusions:

NAFLD was noted among nearly two-thirds of the overweight adolescents. An independent association was observed between abdominal obesity, HOMA-IR and body fat percentage and NAFLD in overweight adolescents.
Respiratory viruses in returning Hajj & Umrah pilgrims with acute respiratory illness in 2014-2015
Authors: Koul Parvaiz A. , Mir Hyder , Saha Siddhartha , Chadha Mandeep S. , Potdar Varsha , Widdowson Marc-Alain , Lal Renu B. , Krishnan Anand
Published: November 2018

Background & objectives:

Respiratory tract infections are common among Hajj and Umrah pilgrims which pose a public health risk of spread of respiratory infections. Influenza has been reported from Indian Hajj and Umrah returning pilgrims, but data on other respiratory pathogens are sparse in India. Here we report the presence of common respiratory viral pathogens in returning Hajj and Umrah pilgrims suffering from acute respiratory illness (ARI) in 2014-2015.

Methods:

Respiratory specimens (nasopharyngeal and throat swabs) were collected from 300 consenting pilgrims with ARI in the past one week and tested for influenza and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and other respiratory viruses using in-house standardized quantitative real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction. Clinical features among the pathogen positive and negative patients were compared. The patients received symptomatic treatment and antivirals where appropriate and were followed telephonically to collect data on illness outcome.

Results:

Ninety seven (32.3%) of the 300 participants were tested positive for any virus, most common being influenza viruses (n=33, 11%). Other respiratory viruses that were detected included human coronaviruses [n=26, 8.7%; OC43 (n=19, 6.3%) and C229E (n=7, 2.3%)], rhinovirus (n=20, 6%), adenoviruses (n=8, 2.6%), parainfluenza viruses (n=7, 2.3%), respiratory syncytial virus (n=3, 1%) and bocaviruses (n=2, 0.6%). Clinical features observed in pathogen positive and pathogen negative patients did not differ significantly. Eighteen influenza positive patients were treated with oseltamivir.

Interpretation & conclusions:

Pilgrims returning from mass gatherings are often afflicted with respiratory pathogens with a potential to facilitate transmission of respiratory pathogens across international borders. The study reinforces the need for better infection prevention and control measures such as vaccination, health education on cough etiquette and hand hygiene.
Case Report: Percutaneous Treatment of Multiple Echinococcal Cysts Presenting as Abdominal Palpable Mass
Authors: Tersigni Chiara , Semeraro Alessandro , Caremani Marcello , Venturini Elisabetta , Defilippi Claudio , de Martino Maurizio , Galli Luisa
Published: November 2018

We report the case of an adolescent Moroccan girl with abdominal pain and palpable mass in the upper right side of the abdomen. In the emergency department, an abdominal ultrasound showed hepatomegaly and eight active liver cysts, compatible with cystic echinococcosis. Serology for Echinococcus granulosus confirmed the diagnosis. Other sites of localization were excluded. Treatment involved albendazole combined with puncture, aspiration, injection, re-aspiration, performed only for the most medial cysts. Periodical follow-up with abdominal ultrasound and with abdominal magnetic resonance imaging showed a progressive involution of all cysts. The treatment with albendazole was stopped after, overall, 6 months, and monthly ultrasound scan were planned as follow-up. In case of hepatic cysts, E. granulosus should be excluded, especially in children from endemic countries. A multidisciplinary approach with pediatric infectious disease specialists, radiologists, and surgeons is fundamental for disease management.
Push In or Pull Out? Factors Influencing Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Use of Service Delivery Models in School Systems in Two Western States
Authors: Watt Heather
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/20/2018

This study examined the current practice patterns of school-based occupational therapy practitioners in two Western states related to use of push-in versus pull-out services. The study also identified their perceptions of facilitators and barriers to providing more push-in services.

Primary Author and Speaker: Heather Watt

Contributing Authors: Lorie Gage Richards, Heidi Woolley, Sarah Gray
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Promoting Workplace Wellness: A Multimodal Approach to Reduce Sedentary Behavior Using Sit–Stand Workstations
Authors: Brown Brandy , Starc Sara , Johnson Kayla , Brookover Sam , Bennett Amanda
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/20/2018

As occupational therapists who have an emerging role in disease and injury prevention, we wanted to heighten awareness of the detrimental effects of sedentary behavior through implementation of healthy work space interventions to promote a more active and healthy business community.

Primary Author and Speaker: Brandy Brown

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sara Starc, Kayla Johnson, Sam Brookover, Amanda Bennett
A Comparative Analysis of Disability Policy in the United States and Canada Through an Occupational Lens
Authors: Heeb Rachel
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/20/2018

This study identified new challenges and opportunities for the occupational therapy profession. An analysis is presented that provides a future map for scholars and practitioners to better advocate for the role of occupational therapy within disability policy as well as comprehensive social change.

Primary Author and Speaker: Rachel Heeb

Contributing Authors: Parul Bakhshi
Perceptions of Occupational Therapy Interventions by People With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Islami Asia , Major Sherii , Sakari Motley
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/20/2018

This qualitative study explored how people with rheumatoid arthritis view occupational therapy services through an online survey of open–ended questions. Participants viewed occupational therapy services as effective, as ineffective, or as providing temporary relief.

Primary Author and Speaker: Asia Islami

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sherii Major, Sakari Motley

Contributing Authors: Sarah Mbzia, Barbara Kornblau
Investigating the Effects of a Virtual Reality–Based Intervention for Unilateral Spatial Neglect After Stroke
Authors: Martin Corinne , Foreman Matthew
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/20/2018

A virtual reality (VR) intervention was delivered to participants with unilateral spatial neglect (USN). Results were variable and suggest that the efficacy of VR may depend on individual factors. With further research, VR can be a useful tool to reduce the impact of USN on long-term recovery.

Primary Author and Speaker: Corinne Martin

Additional Authors and Speakers: Matthew Foreman

Contributing Authors: Jack Engsberg
Sustainability in Health Care: Examining Opportunities for Durable Medical Equipment Reuse and Recycling
Authors: Pitonyak Jennifer
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/20/2018

Occupational therapy practitioners have the opportunity to advocate for sustainable health care practices and policy. This study examined processes for durable medical equipment (DME) provision, including those to prevent waste, and policy and procedural barriers to implementing a DME reuse program.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennifer Pitonyak

Contributing Authors: Anne Ordway
Service Delivery Program Effectiveness in an Assistive Technology Center
Authors: Faieta Julie
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/20/2018

This study aimed to determine whether the service delivery process increased the mobility function of people attending a clinic-based assistive technology center. Results support service delivery effectiveness and indicate that outcomes can be used to identify specific areas in need of attention

Primary Author and Speaker: Julie Faieta

Contributing Authors: Carmen P. DiGiovine, Theresa Berner, Wendy Koesters
Rehabilitation Service Areas: Using Geographic Clustering to Understand Postacute Care Use and Improve Rehabilitation Outcomes
Authors: Reistetter Timothy , Hong Ickpyo
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/20/2018

Study findings revealed significant differences in self-care and mobility outcomes for inpatient and skilled nursing stroke rehabilitation in the United States. Clinicians and researchers need to investigate patient and facility factors associated with skilled nursing stroke rehabilitation outcomes

Primary Author and Speaker: Timothy Reistetter

Additional Authors and Speakers: Ickpyo Hong

Contributing Authors: Karl Eschbach, Daniel Jupiter, John Prohaska, Amol Karmarkar, Kenneth Ottenbacher
Stress, Sleep, and Sensory Processing Among Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Chang Megan , Burr Amanda , Staffaroni Giselle , Adams Molly , Gines Crystal , Crawford Jason
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/20/2018

This project aimed to show the importance of including the sensory processing preferences of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in family intervention

Primary Author and Speaker: Megan Chang

Additional Authors and Speakers: Amanda Burr, Giselle Staffaroni, Molly Adams, Crystal Gines, Jason Crawford
Improving Older Adults’ Health Care Experience: Geriatrics Education for Occupational Therapists
Authors: Nonaillada Jeannine
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/20/2018

This study examined the influence of electronic geriatric education on knowledge and attitudes of occupational therapists in an acute care hospital setting. Findings can inform electronic geriatric curriculum development to improve the health care experience of older adults.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jeannine Nonaillada
The Infant Position Assessment Tool and a Unit Protocol to Improve Interdisciplinary Developmental Positioning
Authors: Antanavage Meredith
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/20/2018

Age-appropriate, supportive positioning is proven to positively affect infant neurodevelopmental outcomes. However, positioning is inconsistently performed in many units. Education and implementation of a positioning bundle can improve outcomes assessed with the Infant Position Assessment Tool.

Primary Author and Speaker: Meredith Antanavage

Contributing Authors: Jessica Barber, Nicole Rudolph, Whitney Zachritz
Use of Visual Analog Scales in Occupational Therapy Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Authors: Morris Margaret (Peggy)
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/20/2018

Visual analog scales, connected to course learning objectives and administered before and after course delivery, can be considered a viable option for instructors’ toolkit as a method for assessing students’ perception of knowledge gained over the course of a semester.

Primary Author and Speaker: Margaret (Peggy) Morris
Transitions: The Lived Experience of Parents of Children With Chronic Health Issues Moving to Adult Health Care
Authors: Bloch Elise
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/21/2018

This phenomenological study investigated the experience of parents of adolescents with health issues transitioning to adult health care, identifying the critical role of occupational therapy in this transition. Findings are discussed, along with the role of occupational therapy at the individual, system, and policy levels.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elise Bloch

Contributing Authors: Kaylee Gardiner, Danielle Barmann, Angela Kuhar, Lauren Howe
Visual Concerns Reported by Stroke Survivors and Caregivers: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Smith Theresa , Reistetter Timothy
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/21/2018

Visual concerns of stroke survivors and caregivers in this study were eye movement problems, perceptual issues, and consequences of these problems or issues. Stroke survivors need a thorough vision evaluation to avert a decrease in their independence in everyday activities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Theresa Smith

Additional Authors and Speakers: Timothy Reistetter

Contributing Authors: Monique Pappadis, Shilpa Krishman
Use of Visual Imagery in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Precin Pat
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/21/2018

This pilot study showed that visual imagery increased activity of daily living skills in young adults with autism spectrum disorder. To date, there has been no such documented research. Limitations are outlined with a quantitative study in mind.

Primary Author and Speaker: Pat Precin
Doctoral Case Study Capstone: Examining the Effect of High-Intensity Therapy
Authors: Doran Nena , Metz Alexia E.
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/21/2018

We systematically reviewed 29 pediatric case studies conducted by doctor of occupational therapy (OTD) students at the University of Toledo. We summarize the evaluation methods, goals, interventions, and outcomes for clients who received supplemental occupational therapy intervention during the experiential component of the OTD degree program.

Primary Author and Speaker: Nena Doran

Additional Authors and Speakers: Alexia E. Metz
Infant and Maternal Reciprocity as Expressed Through Sensory Reactivity and Responsiveness
Authors: Gee Bryan , Golden Hannah , Geist Ashley , Riley Aubrey , Thompson Kelly
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/21/2018

This retrospective study explored the bidirectionality of reciprocity in infants and mothers, revealing changes occurring over 6 months in the domain of sensory processing and sensory reactivity. The retrospective analysis creates a novel process of assessing development through the lens of reciprocity.

Primary Author and Speaker: Bryan Gee

Additional Authors and Speakers: Hannah Golden, Ashley Geist, Aubrey Riley, Kelly Thompson

Contributing Authors: Nancy Devine, Nicki Aubuchon-Endsley, Michele Brumley, Heather Ramsdell-Hudock
Music and Adherence in an Upper Extremity Home Program for People With Stroke and Aphasia
Authors: Brown Elena Donoso , Eskander Joanna
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/21/2018

The purpose of this pilot study was to measure the quantity of practice in and adherence to an upper extremity home program, with and without music, designed for people with stroke and aphasia. Methods for adapting home program materials for aphasia are presented.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elena Donoso Brown

Additional Authors and Speakers: Joanna Eskander

Contributing Authors: Sarah Wallace, Lauren Matthews
Why Wait? Initiating Range of Motion the Day After a Skin Graft to the Burned Hand
Authors: Henderson Whitney , Barrow Cathy , Brennan Bridget
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/21/2018

A burn to the hand greatly affects occupational performance. Early mobilization after a skin graft to the hand is not recognized in the burn rehabilitation literature. This study presents a protocol and outcomes of initiating range of motion the day after a skin graft to the burned hand.

Primary Author and Speaker: Whitney Henderson

Additional Authors and Speakers: Cathy Barrow, Bridget Brennan

Contributing Authors: William Janes
Evidence-Based Sensory Interventions: Perceptions, Knowledge, and Practices of Occupational Therapy Practitioners
Authors: Carter Denese , Glennon Tara J.
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/21/2018

This study explored the perceptions, practices, and decision-making processes of occupational therapy practitioners using sensory-based strategies with children experiencing sensory-processing difficulties. The results can inform professional practice and successful research translation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Denese Carter

Additional Authors and Speakers: Tara J. Glennon
Patient-Centered Outcomes: Partnering With People With Neurological Disability From Rural Communities to Understand Priorities
Authors: Hunter Elizabeth G. , Kitzman Patrick
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/19/2018

This patient-centered outcomes research–funded project looked at engagement and health care priorities among people with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke and caregivers living in underserved rural communities. Results contribute to an understanding of the factors influencing health outcomes for this population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth G. Hunter

Additional Authors and Speakers: Patrick Kitzman
Effectiveness of Noise-Attenuating Headphones for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Pfeiffer Beth , Duker Leah Stein , Shiu Chengshi Amory
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/19/2018

Children with autism spectrum disorder often demonstrate atypical responses to auditory stimuli that impact stress and arousal levels. This study examined the efficacy of two types of noise-attenuating headphones on electrodermal responses in natural environments using an innovative measurement system.

Primary Author and Speaker: Beth Pfeiffer

Additional Authors and Speakers: Leah Stein Duker, Chengshi Amory Shiu
Use of the Complex Task Performance Assessment as a Performance-Based Measure of Functional Cognition in People With Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Foster Erin R. , Kwalwaser Alison Cara
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/20/2018

Neuropsychological and patient-reported outcome measures may not fully characterize cognitive dysfunction in people with early Parkinson’s disease (PD). Performance-based measures can guide the development of interventions to address functional cognition and increase participation and quality of life in people with PD.

Primary Author and Speaker: Erin R. Foster

Additional Authors and Speakers: Alison Cara Kwalwaser

Contributing Authors: Timothy Wolf, Carolyn Baum
Yoga Improves Occupational Performance, Pain-Related Disability, and Activities of Daily Living for People With Chronic Pain
Authors: Schmid Arlene A. , Grimm Laura A. , Chop Carol A.
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/20/2018

We examined the impact of an 8-week yoga intervention on occupational performance, pain-related disability, and activities of daily living for people with chronic pain. All outcome measure scores significantly improved for participants randomized to the yoga intervention.

Primary Author and Speaker: Arlene A. Schmid

Additional Authors and Speakers: Laura A. Grimm, Carol A. Chop

Contributing Authors: Jen Portz, Christine A. Fruhauf, Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Matthew Bair
Explicating Theory: The Effect of Robotic Mobility Experience on Infant Motivation to Move
Authors: Dennis Carole , Crowell Margaret , Shade Hannah
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/20/2018

Precrawling infants who were randomly assigned to a locomotor (using a robotic mobility device) or a control condition participated in 12 play sessions with similar protocols. Researchers rated locomotor infants higher in motivation to move than control infants, consistent with dynamic systems theory.

Primary Author and Speaker: Carole Dennis

Additional Authors and Speakers: Margaret Crowell, Hannah Shade

Contributing Authors: Nancy Rader, Sharon Stansfield, Helene Larin, Judith Pena-Shaff
African-American Caregivers’ Perceptions of Care Needs Affecting Access to Services for Their Children With Autism
Authors: Benevides Teal , DeGrace Beth , Kearney Pam
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/21/2018

Racial and ethnic disparities in service access for children with autism disproportionately impact African-American families. This qualitative study identified caregiver beliefs, knowledge, and expectations that influenced their help seeking and the specific help-seeking steps they used to obtain care.

Primary Author and Speaker: Teal Benevides

Additional Authors and Speakers: Beth DeGrace, Pam Kearney

Contributing Authors: Mallory Lanier, Sharon Cosper
Scientific Research Panel 304D Reliability of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire–Teacher Version
Authors: Piller Aimee
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/21/2018

This study provides the reliability and factor analysis of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire–Teacher Version, a new assessment designed to assess the impact of the sensory environment on participation for children with autism spectrum disorder in preschool settings.

Primary Author and Speaker: Aimee Piller

Contributing Authors: Tina Fletcher, Beth Pfeiffer, Karen Dunlap, Noralyn Pickens
The Impact of Sensory Processing Challenges on Participation in Daily Life: A Pilot Study
Authors: Schoen Sarah , Miller Lucy Jane , Mulligan Shelley
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/22/2018

Occupational performance challenges are described in a group of children with sensory processing and integration challenges. Understanding parent concerns and priorities is critical to treatment planning. The differential effect of sensory patterns on occupational performance can inform intervention.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sarah Schoen

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lucy Jane Miller, Shelley Mulligan
Advancing Occupational Therapy Care Through Stakeholder and Patient-Engaged Quality Improvement Initiatives
Authors: Martinez Jenny , Leland Natalie
Published: November 2018

Date Presented 4/22/2018

We describe the development and implementation of a stakeholder engagement framework within a federally funded study evaluating postacute care. Strategies for using this framework to enhance clinical quality improvement initiatives and future research efforts are discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jenny Martinez

Additional Authors and Speakers: Natalie Leland

Contributing Authors: Jeremy Furniss, Addie Middleton, Kendra Hanley, Eunjoo Pacifici, Theresa Murphy, Holly Holyk, David Karchem
Estimating background contributions and U.S. anthropogenic enhancements to maximum ozone concentrations in the northern U.S.
Authors: Parrish David D.
Published: November 2018

Abstract. U.S. ambient ozone concentrations have two components: U.S. background ozone and enhancements produced from the country’s anthropogenic precursor emissions; only the enhancements effectively respond to national emission controls. We investigate the temporal evolution and spatial variability of the largest ozone concentrations, i.e., those that define the ozone design value (ODV) upon which the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) is based, within the northern tier of U.S. states. We focus on two regions: rural western states, with only small anthropogenic precursor emissions, and the urbanized northeastern states, which include the New York City urban area, the nation's most populated. The U.S. background ODV (i.e., the ODV remaining if U.S. anthropogenic precursor emissions were reduced to zero) is estimated to vary from 54 to 63 ppb in the rural western states, and to be smaller and nearly constant (45.8 ± 1.7 ppb) throughout the northeastern states. These U.S. background ODVs correspond to 65 to 90 % of the 2015 NAAQS of 70 ppb. Over the past two to three decades U.S. emission control efforts have decreased the anthropogenic ODV enhancements at an approximately exponential rate with an e-folding time constant of ~ 22 years. These ODV enhancements are small in the rural western states (2.4 ± 1.2 ppb in 2000), with much larger state maximum ODV enhancements (~ 35–64 ppb in 2000) in the northeastern states. The U.S. background ODV contribution is significantly larger than the present-day ODV enhancements due to photochemical production from U.S. anthropogenic precursor emissions in the urban as well as the rural regions investigated. Forward projections of past trends suggest that average maximum ODVs in northeastern U.S. will drop below the NAAQS of 70 ppb by about 2021, assuming that the exponential decrease of the ODV enhancements can be maintained and the U.S. background ODV remains constant. This estimate is much more optimistic than in the Los Angeles urban area, where a similar approach estimates ~ 2050 for the maximum ODV to reach 70 ppb (Parrish et al., 2017). The primary reason for this large difference is the significantly higher U.S. ODV background (62.0 ± 2.0 ppb) estimated for the Los Angeles urban area. The approach used in this work has some unquantified uncertainties that are discussed. Models can also estimate U.S. background ODVs; some of those results are shown to correlate with the observational estimates derived here (r2 values for different models are ~ 0.31 to 0.85), but are on average systematically lower by 4 to 12 ppb. Further model improvement is required until their output can accurately reproduce the time series and variability of observed ODVs, and the uncertainties in the two approaches can be reduced through additional comparisons.
Cloud Products from the Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC): Algorithms and Initial Evaluaiton
Authors: Yang Yuekui , Meyer Kerry , Wind Galina , Zhou Yaping , Marshak Alexander , Platnick Steven , Min Qilong , Davis Anthony B. , Joiner Joanna , Vasilkov Alexander , Duda David , Su Wenying
Published: November 2018

Abstract. This paper presents the physical basis of the EPIC cloud product algorithms and an initial evaluation of their performance. Since June 2015, EPIC has been providing observations of the sunlit side of the Earth with its 10 spectral channels ranging from the UV to the near-IR. A suite of algorithms has been developed to generate the standard EPIC Level 2 Cloud Products that include cloud mask, cloud effective pressure/height, cloud optical thickness, etc. The EPIC cloud mask adopts the threshold method and utilizes multichannel observations and ratios as tests. Cloud effective pressure/height is derived with observations from the O2 A-band (780 nm and 764 nm), and B-band (680 nm and 688 nm) pairs. The EPIC cloud optical thickness retrieval adopts a single channel approach where the 780 nm and 680 nm channels are used for retrievals over ocean and over land, respectively. Comparison with co-located cloud retrievals from geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO) and low earth orbit (LEO) satellites shows that the EPIC cloud product algorithms are performing well and are consistent with theoretical expectations. These products are publicly available at the Atmospheric Science Data Center at the NASA Langley Research Center for climate studies and for generating other geophysical products that require cloud properties as input.
The effect of the 2013–2016 high temperature anomaly in the subarctic Northeast Pacific (the “Blob”) on net community production
Authors: Yang Bo , Emerson Steven R. , Peña M. Angelica
Published: November 2018

Abstract. A large anomalously warm water patch (the “Blob”) appeared in the NE
Pacific Ocean in the winter of 2013–2014 and persisted through 2016 causing
strong positive upper ocean temperature anomalies at Ocean Station Papa
(OSP, 50∘ N, 145∘ W). The effect of the temperature
anomalies on annual net community production (ANCP) was determined by upper
ocean chemical mass balances of O2 and dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) using data from a profiling
float and a surface mooring. Year-round oxygen mass balance in the upper
ocean (0 to 91–111 m) indicates that ANCP decreased after the first year
when warmer water invaded this area and then returned to the “pre-Blob”
value (2.4, 0.8, 2.1, and 1.6 mol C m−2 yr−1 from 2012 to 2016,
with a mean value of 1.7±0.7 mol C m−2 yr−1). ANCP
determined from the DIC mass balance has a mean value that is similar within the
errors as that from the O2 mass balance but without a significant trend
(2.0, 2.1, 2.6, and 3.0 mol C m−2 yr−1 with a mean value of 2.4±0.6 mol C m−2 yr−1). This is likely due to differences in
the air–sea gas exchange, which is a major term for both mass balances.
Oxygen has a residence time with respect to gas exchange of about 1 month
while the CO2 gas exchange response time is more like a year. Therefore
the biologically induced oxygen saturation anomaly responds fast enough to
record annual changes, whereas that for CO2 does not. Phytoplankton
pigment analysis from the upper ocean shows lower chlorophyll a
concentrations and changes in plankton community composition (greater
relative abundance of picoplankton) in the year after the warm water patch
entered the area than in previous and subsequent years. Our analysis of
multiple physical and biological processes that may have caused the ANCP
decrease after warm water entered the area suggests that it was most likely
due to the temperature-induced changes in biological processes.
ENTRE REMEDIAR E PREVENIR: UMA ETNOGRAFIA SOBRE O MANEJO DA DOR E DOS “LIMITES” CORPORAIS EM ACADEMIAS DE GINÁSTICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO
Authors: Silva Alan Camargo , Ferreira Jaqueline
Published: November 2018

O estudo objetivou analisar as representações sociais das dores e as atitudes face às mesmas por alunos e professores de Educação Física na musculação de duas academias de ginástica: uma de grande porte de um bairro considerado nobre e outra de pequeno porte localizada em um bairro dito popular na cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Foi realizada uma etnografia com observação participante nas duas academias durante um ano. Os dados indicaram que os alunos da academia de pequeno porte tendiam a remediar as dores e os alunos da academia de grande porte, a preveni-las. Os professores, mesmo tendo o prevencionismo biomédico como referencial, orientavam sua prática de acordo com a exigência mercadológica desses estabelecimentos.
HISTÓRIAS E MEMÓRIAS DAS MULHERES NA TRAVESSIA A NADO MAR GRANDE - SALVADOR: OUSADIAS NO MAR ABERTO
Authors: Bahia Lygia Maria Dos Santos , De Paula Silva Maria Cecília
Published: November 2018

O presente artigo visa refletir sobre memórias e histórias das primeiras participações femininas de natação na Travessia Mar Grande – Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, objetivando dar visibilidade à historia das mulheres em competições de águas abertas no Brasil nos anos 1950 e sua relação com a educação à época. Pesquisa histórica privilegiando a história a pesquisa documental e a pesquisa oral temática e, como instrumentos jornais e entrevistas como fontes primárias. Das considerações, destacamos a participação das mulheres desde as primeiras provas dessa Travessia, o que sugere uma perspectiva educacional diferenciada para determinadas mulheres da sociedade baiana ainda na primeira metade do século XX e uma nuance de alteração de posturas e ações.
SOBRE VÍDEOS DO YOUTUBE RELACIONADOS À CONFECÇÃO DE IMPLEMENTOS ADAPTADOS PARA O ENSINO DO ATLETISMO NA ESCOLA
Authors: De Castro Thiago Lucas , Matthiesen Sara Quenzer , Ginciene Guy
Published: November 2018

Com o objetivo de investigar vídeos do Youtube sobre implementos adaptados de atletismo, essa pesquisa teve duas etapas: 1. identificação de vídeos sobre a confecção de implementos adaptados ao atletismo; 2. catalogação dos vídeos, organizando-se um banco de dados. No total, foram  28 os vídeos do Youtube, sendo:  6 de barreira, 4 de martelo, 6 de dardo, 2 de disco, 5 de peso, 2 de bastão, 1 de raia e 2 que envolvem a confecção de dois ou mais implementos, organizados em duas categorias de acordo com as características dos materiais. Os resultados revelaram que os vídeos do Youtube podem contribuir como um recurso importante para a difusão e confecção de implementos adaptados utilizando-se diferentes materiais que ampliam as possibilidades de ensino desse conteúdo na escola.
FINANCIAMENTO PÚBLICO NO ESPORTE: OS REPASSES DO ESTADO DE SANTA CATARINA PARA PROJETOS NA MESORREGIÃO GRANDE FLORIANÓPOLIS (2007-2014)
Authors: Quinaud Ricardo Teixeira , De Almeida Bárbara Schausteck
Published: November 2018

Este artigo propõe uma leitura dos repasses do fundo estadual de esporte de Santa Catarina (FUNDESPORTE) para a mesorregião Grande Florianópolis. Mais especificamente, busca-se caracterizar a demanda de propostas submetidas e aprovadas com esses recursos, considerando sua divisão por ano, para os diferentes programas e para os tipos de entidades favorecidas, no período de 2007 a 2014. Em diálogo com a literatura nacional no assunto, destaca-se que: essa mesorregião é privilegiada, em comparação aos números populacionais e econômicos no estado; houve uma prioridade de submissão e maior volume de recursos para atletas ou equipes, infraestrutura e eventos; entidades privadas e pessoas físicas submetem mais propostas, sendo que essa demanda rege, até certo ponto, as finalidades dessa política.This article proposes an interpretation on the transferrings from the Santa Catarina state sport fund (FUNDESPORTE) to the mesoregion of Grande Florianópolis. Especifically, it characterizes the demand on the submitted and approved proposals, considering the division by year, according to the different programs and the types of organizations between 2007 and 2014. Through a dialogue with the Brazilian literature, it is highlighted: the mesoregion is privileged statewise, compared to its population and economy; higher demand on proposals and more resources were given to athletes or teams, facilities and events; private organizations and individuals sent more proposals, whereas this demand rules the objectives of this policy.El artículo propone una lectura de los envíos de recursos desde el fundo de deporte del estado de Santa Catarina (FUNDESPORTE) para la mesorregión Grande Florianópolis. Específicamente, él caracteriza la demanda de propuestas sometidas y aprobadas, considerando la división por año, por los distintos programas y por los tipos de organizaciones de 2007 hasta 2014. En un diálogo con la literatura brasileña, se resalta: esa mesorregión es privilegiada en comparación con su población y economía en el estado; hay una mayor demanda de propuestas y más recursos son enviados para atletas o equipos, infraestructura y eventos; organizaciones privadas e individuos envían más propuestas, las cuales reglan los objetivos de la política.
ESTUDO DA ESTRUTURA INTERNA E PRECISÃO DA ESCALA BALBINOTTI-CARDOSO DE SUPORTE SOCIAL DE TREINADORES (EB-CSST- 08)
Authors: Cardoso Marcelo Silva , Abaide Balbinotti Marcos Alencar , Wiethaeuper Daniela , Abaide Balbinotti Carlos Adelar
Published: November 2018

O objetivo deste estudo é testar o modelo bidimensional –  Orientação à Confiança (OConf.) e Orientação à Compreensão (OComp.) – Avaliado pela Escala Balbinotti-Cardoso de Suporte Social de Treinadores (EB-CSST-08), através dos princípios métricos das análises fatoriais e consistência interna. Participaram do estudo 572 atletas de 13 a 35 anos ( = 15,79±3,17). Os resultados das análises fatoriais exploratória (explicando cerca de 59,18% da variância total do construto) e confirmatória (GFI = 0,96; AGFI = 0,93; SRMR = 0,05; χ2/gl = 2,40; CFI = 0,93) permitem concluir que o modelo testado confirmou satisfatoriamente a existência de duas dimensões. Cálculos de consistência interna asseguraram a fidelidade do modelo testado. Palavras-chave: Validade. Confiabilidade. Liderança. Suporte Social. Study of internal structure and precision of scale Balbinotti-Cardoso the Social Support of Coaches (EB-CSST-08) Abstract. The aim of this study is to test the two-dimensional model – the guidance to the confidence (OConf.) and guidance to the understanding (OUnd.) – determined by the Balbinotti Cardoso Social Support of Coaches (EB-CSST-08), through the principles of factorial analysis and metric internal consistency. Participated in this study 572 athletes, ages ranging from 13 to 35 years old ( = 15,79±3,17). The results of the exploratory factorial analysis (explaining about of 59.18% of the total variance of the construct) and confirmatory (GFI = 0,96; AGFI = 0,93; SRMR = 0,05; χ2/gl = 2,40; CFI = 0,93) lead to the conclusion that the model tested satisfactorily confirmed the existence of two dimensions. Internal consistency indexes ensured the fidelity of the model tested.Key words: Validity. Reliability. Leadership. Social Support. Estudio de la estructura interna y precisión de la escala Balbinotti-Cardoso de Apoyo Social de Entrenadores (EB-CSST-08) Resumen. El objetivo de este estudio es poner a prueba el modelo bidimensional – Orientación a la Confianza (OConf.) y Orientación a la Comprensión (OComp.) – determinado por el escala Balbinotti-Cardoso de Soporte Social de entrenadores (EB-CSST-08), a través de los princípios métricos del análisis factorial y consistencia interna. Participaron en este estudio 572 atletas de 13 a 35 años ( = 15,79±3,17). Los resultados del análisis factorial exploratorio (explicando acerca de 59.18% de la varianza total del constructo) y confirmación (GFI = 0,96; AGFI = 0,93; SRMR = 0,05; χ2/gl = 2,40; CFI = 0,93) conducen a la conclusión que el modelo probado satisfactoriamente confirmó la existencia de dos dimensiones. Cálculos de consistencia interna aseguraron la fidelidad del modelo probado.Palabras clave: Validez. Fiabilidad. Liderazgo. Apoyo Social.
A DOCÊNCIA UNIVERSITÁRIA EM EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA: DA FORMAÇÃO À ATUAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL
Authors: Pires Ademir Faria , Broch Caroline , Teixeira Fabiane Castilho , Kravchychyn Claudio , Barbosa-Rinaldi Ieda Parra
Published: November 2018

Esta pesquisa objetivou investigar aspectos de formação e atuação profissional de docentes universitários de educação física em início de carreira. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, em que foi realizada entrevista semi-estruturada com dez docentes vinculados às Instituições de Ensino Superior de Maringá/PR. Os dados foram interpretados com base no método de análise de conteúdo. Os resultados indicaram que aspectos como a qualidade da formação escolar, o engajamento no decorrer da graduação e as experiências recebidas na pós-graduação destacaram-se como contributos para a formação profissional. Quanto à atuação profissional, está pautada por uma gama de desafios que desestimulam e desafiam na construção de uma prática comprometida com o efetivo processo de ensino-aprendizagem.
A INSERÇÃO DE HOMENS PROFESSORES DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL: ENTRE O MEDO DAS SEXUALIDADES DESVIANTES E A (RE)PRODUÇÃO DE UM CURRÍCULO HETERONORMATIVO
Authors: Dos Santos Silva André Luiz , Ávila Richard Simon
Published: November 2018

Este texto analisa os atravessamentos de gênero no processo de inserção de professores homens na Educação Infantil. Com base nos pressupostos teórico-metodológicos da História Oral, foram entrevistados dois professores de Educação Física e duas diretoras da rede privada de ensino. Após transcritos, os depoimentos foram analisados na articulação com o conceito de gênero e por meio dos procedimentos da “Análise de Conteúdo”. Ao longo do processo de inserção na Educação Infantil, os professores tiveram sua sexualidade questionada, ao passo que sua atuação nesse nível da educação foi legitimada pela “necessidade de uma referência masculina para os alunos. Ao mesmo tempo que os professores necessitam ser vigiados, sua presença garantiria a manutenção de um currículo heteronormativo.
A MEDITAÇÃO NO ESPORTE DE ALTO RENDIMENTO: REVISÃO SISTEMATIZADA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Silva Terra Vinícius Demarchi , Falcoski Felipe , Padovani Ricardo Da Costa , Colantonio Emilson
Published: November 2018

Este artigo analisa as evidências de estudos observacionais que avaliaram o desempenho esportivo de atletas sob programas de meditação. A pesquisa foi realizada nas bases: LILACS, SCIELO, PubMed e MEDLINE. Qualificou-se as evidências pela escala PEDro e tabulou-se os protocolos utilizados para o treino; os parâmetros avaliados e efeitos da meditação na performance; e as modalidades esportivas. 13 trabalhos analisados, apresentaram associação positiva entre meditação e aumento da performance esportiva, entre os quais houve predominância de abordagens comportamentais e avaliação dos preditores cognitivos do desempenho esportivo individual. Apesar dos resultados positivos, os protocolos de meditação utilizados demonstraram inconsistências com os fundamentos do treinamento esportivo.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE POSSIBILIDADES PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA CIDADANIA POR MEIO DA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA NO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: Maldonado Daniel Teixeira , Nogueira Valdilene Aline , Silva Sheila Aparecida Pereira dos Santos
Published: November 2018

O objetivo desse trabalho foi refletir sobre a contribuição da Educação Física (EF) na formação da cidadania dos alunos que frequentam o Ensino Médio (EM) e, ao mesmo tempo, buscar resposta(s) para a pergunta: “Existe espaço para esse componente curricular no EM após a promulgação da Medida Provisória (MP) no. 746/2016?”. Utilizamos como base para a reflexão duas experiências pedagógicas realizadas por professores de EF em escolas com características diferentes, mas que buscam a formação do pensamento crítico dos estudantes sobre as manifestações da cultura corporal. Concluímos que existe espaço para a EF no EM com o papel de formar pessoas conscientes da importância de práticas saudáveis, da adoção de um estilo de vida ativo e para a consciência cidadã e democrática.