bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Large solutions to non-divergence structure semilinear elliptic equations with inhomogeneous term
Authors: Mohammed Ahmed , Porru Giovanni
Published: June 2017

Motivated by the work [9], in this paper we investigate the infinite boundary value problem associated with the semilinear PDE{Lu=f(u)+h(x)}on bounded smooth domains{\Omega\subseteq\mathbb{R}^{n}}, whereLis a non-divergence structure uniformly elliptic operator with singular lower-order terms. In the equation,fis a continuous non-decreasing function that satisfies the Keller–Osserman condition, whilehis a continuous function in Ω that may change sign, and which may be unbounded on Ω. Our purpose is two-fold. First we study some sufficient conditions onfandhthat would ensure existence of boundary blow-up solutions of the above equation, in which we allow the lower-order coefficients to be singular on the boundary. The second objective is to provide sufficient conditions onfandhfor the uniqueness of boundary blow-up solutions. However, to obtain uniqueness, we need the lower-order coefficients ofLto be bounded in Ω, but we still allowhto be unbounded on Ω.
Impact of Remittances on Economic Growth in Developing Countries: The Role of Openness
Authors: Ghosh Dastidar Sayantan
Published: June 2017

The paper examines the empirical relationship between remittances and economic growth for a sample of 62 developing countries over the time period 1990–2014. Remittances seem to promote growth only in the ‘more open’ countries. That is because remittances are in themselves not sufficient for growth. The extent of the benefit depends on domestic institutions and macroeconomic environment in the receiving country. Unlike the ‘less open’ countries, ‘more open’ countries have better institutions and better financial markets to take advantage of the remittances income and channelise them into profitable investments which, in turn, accelerates the rate of economic growth in these countries.
Chaotic Laser “Broadcast-Star” Synchronization Network and Its Application in Logic Gates
Authors: Sen Lin Yan
Published: June 2017

A novel network of “broadcast-star” constituted by a few of injection semiconductor laser cells and its synchronization in chaos are presented to apply in logic gates. Chaotic “broadcast-star” synchronization network is achieved in numerical simulation, where a broadcast using an injected laser drives three response systems with three injected lasers as three “stars” to achieve synchronization between the broadcast and stars while the “stars” obtain synchronization between themselves. The synchronization network model and equation are demonstrated. And logic controlling principle and equation are deduced. We create theoretically the constructions of fundamental gates based on the synchronization network in the “stars” and define their computational principle. Logic gate cell or logic computation can be implemented via controlling logic input and output to the system to synchronize or desynchronize appropriately the chaotic states of twin stars. We present and emulate a lot of all-optical XNOR, NOR, NOT, optoelectronic and combinational optoelectronic logic gates via the optical or optoelectronic modulation while we introduce these logic computational methods. Finally, we analyzed effects of resynchronization and desynchronization on logic detection in a practical implementation of the system. Results show the feasibility of the method.
On Chalcolithic maceheads and spinning implements
Authors: Langgut Dafna , Yahalom-Mack Naama , Lev-Yadun Simcha , Kremer Eitan , Ullman Micka , Davidovich Uri
Published: June 2017

We are grateful to Ben-Yosefet al. (above) for their thorough critical evaluation of our recent paper. We identified a group of modified wooden shafts originating in two large complex caves with Late Chalcolithic (Ghassulian) burials in the Negev Desert (Israel) as the earliest Levantine wooden spinning implements (Langgutet al. 2016). Their detailed assessment culminated in the alternative hypothesis that the wooden objects functioned as sticks that carried metal maceheads during rituals. This raises several issues that merit serious consideration. Our response to Ben-Yosefet al.'s suggestions is divided into two sections, each concentrating on one of the two main technologies under discussion: spinning and metallurgy.
Association of Physical and Technical Activities With Partial Match Status in a Soccer Professional Team
Authors: Moalla Wassim , Fessi Mohamed Saieffedin , Makni Emna , Dellal Alexandre , Filetti Cristoforo , Di Salvo Valter , Chamari Karim
Published: June 2017

Moalla, W, Fessi, MS, Makni, E, Dellal, A, Filetti, C, Di Salvo, V, and Chamari, K. Association of physical and technical activities with partial match status in a soccer professional team. J Strength Cond Res 32(6): 1708–1714, 2018—The purpose of this study was to examine the association between physical and technical activities and partial match status (winning, drawing, or losing) in a professional soccer team over 2 seasons. Physical and technical activities of 52 official matches were collected and analyzed at each 15-minute interval, for each half (45 minutes), and full match (90 minutes) using a multiple-camera computerized tracking system. The results indicated that according to full match outcome: winning status was characterized by players covering more total distance (p ≤ 0.05) and low-intensity running (<14.4 km·h−1) (p ≤ 0.05), whereas, losing status induced more sprinting (≥25.2 km·h−1) (p < 0.01) and high-intensity running (≥19.8 km·h−1) (p ≤ 0.05). However, according to partial match status (i.e., 15 minutes and half time), players covered more distance for all running intensities while winning (p < 0.01). Technical match performance scores were not influenced by match status. In conclusion, the present study showed that the physical activities including high-intensity running and total distance covered were related to the match status, whereas technical activities were not. The overall outcome shows that higher physical activity was associated with winning partial match periods. This approach highlights the importance of physical fitness in soccer and may help coaches to better modulate players' roles and team tactical organization throughout the match.
Anthropometric Parameters, Age, and Agility as Performance Predictors in Elite Female Basketball Players
Authors: Garcia-Gil Maria , Torres-Unda Jon , Esain Izaro , Duñabeitia Iratxe , Gil Susana M. , Gil Javier , Irazusta Jon
Published: June 2017

Garcia-Gil, M, Torres-Unda, J, Esain, I, Duñabeitia, I, Gil, SM, Gil, J, and Irazusta, J. Anthropometric parameters, age, and agility as performance predictors in elite female basketball players. J Strength Cond Res 32(6): 1723–1730, 2018—In addition to technical, tactical, and psychological skills, performance in playing basketball depends on anthropometry and physical fitness. However, limited information is available regarding such features in women. We hypothesized that anthropometry and physical fitness are associated with female basketball performance, and consequently, performance could be predicted using the results of certain anthropometric measures and fitness tests. Body parameters (age, height, body mass, skinfold thicknesses, limb perimeters, and lengths) were measured. Physical fitness capacities (jumping, agility with and without the ball, and speed) were measured by specific tests. In addition, game performance was assessed using technical statistics (rebounds, assists, and points) and the performance index rating (PIR). Teams ranked better in the regular season had smaller mean fat skinfold thickness and spent less time in the agility tests (T-Drill). Correlation analyses indicated that players with better PIR were older, taller, and had a longer arm span and greater contracted arm perimeter (CAP). Furthermore, those players had better results in the T-Drill test. Multiple regression analysis indicated that combined age, height, CAP, fat skinfold thickness, and time in T-Drill test yielded a strong predictor of PIR per time played. In conclusion, the results of the present study indicate that some anthropometric and physical fitness characteristics of female elite basketball teams and players are highly associated with performance-related parameters. In addition, a regression model has been developed to predict the performance of female basketball players.
The Effects of Moderate- Versus High-Load Resistance Training on Muscle Growth, Body Composition, and Performance in Collegiate Women
Authors: Cholewa Jason M. , Rossi Fabricio E. , MacDonald Christopher , Hewins Amy , Gallo Samantha , Micenski Ashley , Norton Layne , Campbell Bill I.
Published: June 2017

Cholewa, JM, Rossi, FE, MacDonald, C, Hewins, A, Gallo, S, Micenski, A, Norton, L, and Campbell, BI. The effects of moderate- versus high-load resistance training on muscle growth, body composition, and performance in collegiate women. J Strength Cond Res 32(6): 1511–1524, 2018—Twenty young women (20.3 + 1.5 years, 164 + 6 cm, 68.7 + 13.8 kg) without prior structured resistance training experience were recruited for this study. Body composition (BodPod), compartmental water (Bioelectrical Impedance), 7-site skinfold, and arm and thigh cross-sectional area (CSA) were assessed before and after 8-week training. Performance testing consisted of vertical jump, 3-kg chest pass initial velocity, squat 1RM, and overhead press 1RM. After 2 weeks of familiarization training, subjects were matched for body composition and relative squat strength and randomly assigned to either a high-load (HL: n = 10; 4 sets of 5–7 repetitions) or moderate-load (ML: n = 10; 2 sets of 10–14 repetitions) group that completed 6–7 exercises per day performed to momentary muscular failure. Training was divided into 2 lower and one upper body training sessions per week performed on nonconsecutive days for 8 weeks. There were no statistically significant main effects for group or group × time interactions for any variable assessed. Both HL and ML resulted in similar significant increases in lean body mass (1.5 ± 0.83 kg), lean dry mass (1.32 ± 0.62 kg), thigh CSA (6.6 ± 5.6 cm2), vertical jump (2.9 ± 3.2 cm), chest pass velocity (0.334 ± 1.67 m·s−1), back squat one repetition maximum (1RM) (22.5 ± 8.1 kg), and overhead press (3.0 ± 0.8 kg). High-load group and ML group also both resulted in significant decreases in percent body fat (1.3 ± 1.3%), total body water (0.73 ± 0.70 L), and intracellular water (0.43 ± 0.38 L). The results of this study indicate that both moderate-load and high-load training are effective at improving muscle growth, body composition, strength and power in untrained young women.
Mathematical model of the movement of a towed machine for cleaning beet tops residues from root crop heads
Authors: Bulgakov V. , Adamchuk V. , Holovach І. , Ihnatiev Ye.
Published: June 2017

The work of a tractor-towed machine for cleaning beet top residues from root crop heads, when used with supporting pneumatic wheels, is accompanied with its oscillations in the vertical plane, which has consider- able impact on the quality of implementing the technological process. Therefore, the determination of opti- mal parameters for the cleaning machine, ensuring more stable movement of its cleaning working tool, in the longitudinal-vertical plane fi rst and foremost, is an important task of the mechanization of sugar beet grow- ing industry. Aim. To enhance the effi ciency of cleaning sugar beet top residues from root crop heads via the elaboration of the mathematical model of the oscillating movement of the towed machine for cleaning beet top residues from root crop heads in the longitudinal-vertical plane. Methods. The methods of building computational mathematical models for the functioning of agricultural machines and equipment, based on theoretical mechanics and advanced mathematics, were used.
Results. The elaborated equivalent scheme of the movement of the towed cleaning machine was used to obtain the system of two non-linear differential equations for detailed study of the oscillations of the root crop head cleaner in the longitudinal-vertical plane while its supporting pneumatic wheels are moving along uneven soil surface. The mathematical model for the movement of the cleaner with horizontal cleaning roller, elaborated on the basis of initial dynamics equa- tions in the Lagrangian form of the second kind, allowed determining the connection between constructive and kinematic parameters of the vehicle and its oscillating characteristics. The established dependencies formed the prerequisites for further mathematical digital modelling of the parameters of the towed machine for cleaning of root crop heads with a horizontal cleaning roller. Conclusions. The established computation- al model allows optimizing the values of several parameters, characterizing the oscillations of the machine in the
longitudinal-vertical plane.
Analysis of population-genetic processes in different cattle breeds by microsatellite loci of DNA
Authors: Shelyov A. , Kopylov K. , Kramarenko S. , Kramarenko O.
Published: June 2017

Aim. The aim of our research was to analyze the population-genetic processes in different dairy breeds using highly polymorphic molecular and genetic markers (DNA microsatellites). Methods. We used 10 loci recommended by the International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG) to analyze 88 DNA samples of the two most abundant dairy breeds of cattle in Ukraine – Ukrainian red-motley dairy and Ukrainian black-and-white dairy breeds. Using formulae that related the expected linkage disequilibrium (LD) to the effective population size (Ne), Ne was estimated. Results. The work presents the results of the study on genetic processes in the populations of Ukrainian red-and-motley breed using 10 microsatellite loci of DNA. It was shown that, being highly polymorphic multilocus genetic systems, microsatellites of DNA are highly informative markers of populationgenetic processes, occurring in the populations of cattle. Conclusions. The studied populations of Ukrainian dairy cattle breeds are impacted by population-genetic
and genetic-automatic processes. In particular, the effect of the latter on Ukrainian red-and-motley dairy breed was noted. These animals had notable signifi cant loss of rare alleles and the manifestation effect of “bottle neck”. The values obtained testify to a low level of inbredness in these populations. The effective population size in the studied Ukrainian dairy cattle breeds was estimated in the approximate range of 397–555 heads which testifi ed to a favorable condition of the population of Ukrainian red-and-motley dairy cattle and a critical condition of the Ukrainian black-and-white dairy breed.
Mother-Infant Room-Sharing and Sleep Outcomes in the INSIGHT Study
Authors: Paul Ian M. , Hohman Emily E. , Loken Eric , Savage Jennifer S. , Anzman-Frasca Stephanie , Carper Patricia , Marini Michele E. , Birch Leann L.
Published: June 2017

OBJECTIVES:

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infant-parent room-sharing until age 1. We assessed the association between room-sharing and sleep outcomes.

METHODS:

The Intervention Nurses Start Infants Growing on Healthy Trajectories study is an obesity prevention trial comparing a responsive parenting intervention with a safety control among primiparous mother-infant dyads. Mothers completed the Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire at 4, 9, 12, and 30 months. Reported sleep duration and overnight behaviors, adjusted for intervention group, were compared among early independent sleepers (own room <4 months), later independent sleepers (own room between 4 and 9 months), and room-sharers at 9 months.

RESULTS:

At 4 months, reported overnight sleep duration was similar between groups, but compared with room-sharers, early independent sleepers had better sleep consolidation (longest stretch: 46 more minutes, P = .02). At 9 months, early independent sleepers slept 40 more minutes nightly than room-sharers and 26 more minutes than later independent sleepers (P = .008). The longest stretch for early independent sleepers was 100 and 45 minutes more than room-sharers and later independent sleepers, respectively (P = .01). At 30 months, infants sleeping independently by 9 months slept >45 more minutes nightly than those room-sharing at 9 months (P = .004). Room-sharers had 4 times the odds of transitioning to bed-sharing overnight at both 4 and 9 months (P < .01 for both).

CONCLUSIONS:

Room-sharing at ages 4 and 9 months is associated with less nighttime sleep in both the short and long-term, reduced sleep consolidation, and unsafe sleep practices previously associated with sleep-related death.
Entre a política e o prazer: ditadura, arte e boêmia através do filme Garota de Ipanema (Leon Hirszman, 1967)
Authors: De Pinto Carlos Eduardo Pinto
Published: June 2017

O artigo aborda, através da análise do filme Garota de Ipanema (Leon Hirszman, 1967) e de seu circuito social, as tensões entre política e prazer no cotidiano do Rio de Janeiro durante a ditadura militar. A releitura de uma canção da Bossa Nova através de um filme que pretendia acompanhar o cotidiano de uma menina de classe média em Ipanema é esperada como um rompimento com os pressupostos do cinema político seguidos até então por seu diretor, um dos expoentes do Cinema Novo brasileiro. Afinal, tanto a Bossa quanto Ipanema eram consideradas metonímias de uma boêmia despolitizada que não se conectava, aparentemente, com a proposta de intervenção da arte na sociedade, seguida pelos cinemanovistas. Ironicamente, o filme decepcionou a crítica, justamente por não ser um bom entretenimento, se propondo a compreender a inserção da protagonista no mundo, inclusive sua relação com a política sob uma ditadura. Desse modo, a análise possibilita pensar as conexões entre ditadura, arte e boêmia no filme e através dele.
A imprensa e a construção da memória do regime militar brasileiro (1965-1985)
Authors: Napolitano Marcos
Published: June 2017

Neste artigo, pretendo analisar os editoriais de quatro jornais da grande imprensa (O Estado de São Paulo, Folha de São Paulo, Jornal do Brasil e O Globo) nos aniversários anuais do golpe de Estado de 1964, mapeando as vicissitudes da representação sobre este evento e sobre o regime ditatorial que se seguiu. Nesta perspectiva, pretendo analisar as guinadas e revisões da memória liberal sobre o regime militar, partindo da hipótese que foi esta linhagem ideológica que definiu as bases de uma memória hegemônica sobre o período histórico, calcada na “resistência democrática”.
Memória familiar, identidade e ditadura
Authors: Santoro Mauricio
Published: June 2017

FUKS, Julián. A resistência. São Paulo: Companhia das Letras, 2015
Corpos subjugados: estupro como problemática histórica
Authors: De March Kety Carla
Published: June 2017

O estupro durante muito tempo foi considerado como ato de poucos e degenerados maníacos sexuais. Mas, em meados do século XX, o entendimento sobre esse crime foi sendo modificado, deixando a margem social da experiência cotidiana para ser compreendido como uma relação de força e poder de homens sobre mulheres. Relação esta legitimada socialmente como parte integrante da formação das subjetividades masculinas. Procuramos, a partir da análise de processos criminais de estupro instaurados na comarca de Curitiba, Estado do Paraná, ao longo da década de 1950, analisar os discursos produzidos sobre a violência sexual e sua vinculação aos padrões de masculinidade e feminilidade naquele contexto histórico. Objetivamos problematizar a construção das masculinidades de homens que estavam no limiar entre a necessidade de demonstração de virilidade e dominação, representada na posse sexual do corpo feminino, e a anormalidade da violência sexual. Em que medida esses homens dialogavam com a masculinidade hegemônica deste contexto específico? Como jogavam discursivamente para produzir uma zona de sombra que lhes permitisse não serem julgados anormais pelos seus pares? Nesse contexto em que as mulheres estavam cada vez mais envolvidas com o mundo público, o estupro, mais do que relação sexual forçada, passava a funcionar como um dispositivo de modelação de condutas sexuais e sociais que operava na construção do medo da presença em espaços de vulnerabilidade feminina.
Entrevista: Dossiê História e Gênero – Cláudia Schemes
Authors: Rocha Júlia Tainá Monticeli , Masiero Cláudia Gisele
Published: June 2017

Entrevista com a Profa. Dra. Cláudia Schemes
Apresentação
Authors: Editorial Equipe
Published: June 2017

Apresentação da Edição 2017/1.
THE EXTRACTION AND ACTIVITY OF CRUDE ENZYMES FROM COWTAIL RAY (Trygon sephen) VISCERA
Authors: Poernomo Achmad
Published: June 2017

The viscera are usually wasted in the processing of cowtail ray, although they may contain many valuable substances such as proteolytic enzymes. This study investigates the possibility of using these enzymes to produce fish protein hydrolysates
NON-CRYOGENIC PRESERVATION ON GROUPER MUSCLE TISSUE FOR DNA ANALYSIS
Authors: Parenrengi Andi
Published: June 2017

Sample preservation is one of the problems frequently faced in collecting materials such as muscle tissue and blood samples in the field and during transportation to the laboratory prior to DNA extraction.
KETUNGGALAN TITIK TETAP DI RUANG DISLOCATED QUASI B-METRIK PADA PEMETAAN SIKLIK
Authors: Malahayati Malahayati
Published: June 2017

Ruang dislocated quasi b-metrik (ruang metrik-dqb) pertama kali diperkenalkan oleh Klin-eam dan Suanoom pada tahun 2015. Mereka berhasil membuktikan sifat ketunggalan titik tetap di ruang metrik-dqb pada pemetaan siklik dengan syarat memenuhi kondisi kontraksi Banach siklik. Selanjutnya, pada tahun 2016 Dolicanin dkk menunjukkan bahwa sifat ketunggalan titik tetap di ruang metrik-dqb dapat dibuktikan tanpa mensyaratkan pemetaan tersebut memenuhi kondisi kontraksi Banach siklik. Kedua pernyataan tersebut dibuktikan ekuivalen dalam paper ini
Properties of New Strawberry Lines Compared with Well-Known Cultivars in Winter Planting System Conditions
Authors: SABATINO Leo , DE PASQUALE Claudio , ABOUD Farid , MARTINELLI Federico , BUSCONI Matteo , D’ANNA Eleonora , PANNO Stefano , IAPICHINO Giovanni , D’ANNA Fabio
Published: June 2017

In Southern Italy and Sicily, strawberry cultivation is dominated by international cultivars such as ‘Candonga Sabrosa’, ‘Florida Fortuna’, ‘Sabrina’ and ‘Sant Andreas’. The primary objective of our study was to compare the field performance of two experimental lines and four established cultivars in a Sicilian representative strawberry production area. The second objective was to compare the fruits physic-chemical nutraceutical characteristics of these genotypes in response to different postharvest fruit storage temperatures. A supporting genetic analysis, via SSR markers, was also performed in order to establish genotype correlations. Our study confirmed the high result of ‘Florida Fortuna’ in terms of earliness and productivity and the high performance of ‘Candonga Sabrosa’ in terms of total soluble content and fruit firmness. The new lines ‘PA1’ and ‘PA2’ showed satisfying results. However, the new line ‘PA2’, might deserve particular attention by growers involved in strawberry early fruit production in Mediterranean areas both for its yield performance and fruit quality characteristics. This study also showed that a 4 °C fruit storage temperature treatment for 36 hours positively affects the physical and chemical quality properties of strawberry fruits, whereas overall quality declines at 20 °C storage. According to the genetic characterization, ‘PA2’ was closely related to ‘Candonga Sabrosa’ and  ‘Florida Fortuna’.
The Effect of Weed Competition on Apple Fruit Quality
Authors: ATAY Ersin , GARGIN Seckin , ESITKEN Ahmet , GUZEL N. Pinar , ATAY A. Nilgun , ALTINDAL Mesut , SENYURT Hamza , EMRE Meltem
Published: June 2017

Orchard performance is influenced by weed competition. In this study, the effects of weed competition on nutrient contents, chemical and physical fruit quality properties were sought. The study was carried out in a high-density apple orchard (‘Golden Delicious’/M.9) over two consecutive growing seasons. The effect of weed competition was studied at three different levels: weak, moderate and strong. Fruit firmness, soluble solids content, macronutrients (such as nitrogen, potassium and calcium) and potassium+magnesium/calcium ratio in fruit were significantly affected by weed competition. Strong weed competition negatively affected soluble solids content and potassium+magnesium/calcium ratio. In both trial years, soluble solids content was significantly higher in weak weed competition. In the first year of the study, soluble solids content ranged between 13.77±0.06% (strong weed competition) and 15.20±0.10% (weak weed competition). In the following year, soluble solids content values were determined as 13.13±0.23% in strong weed competition and 13.83±0.21% in weak weed competition. Weak weed competition showed superiority for fruit weight and potassium+magnesium/calcium ratio. As a whole, this study indicates that insufficient weed control in tree rows might be a limiting factor for fruit quality in high-density apple orchards.
Sexual Propagation of the Tunisian Spinescent Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill., Morphogenetic Deployment and Polymorphism
Authors: STAMBOULI-ESSASSI Sondes , ZAKRAOUI Mariem , BOUZID Sadok , HARZALLAH-SKHIRI Fethia
Published: June 2017

The most common means of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. propagation is through the use of asexually methods without genetic recombination which has been extensively studied for commercial purpose or to reduce erosion and desertification. However, seeds are important units to be considered for maintaining the species genetic variability. With the aim to undrestand the morphogenetic polymorphism deployment of the Tunisian spinescent Opuntia ficus-indica from the juvenile to the advanced stages, we search, firstly, the optimal conditions permetting to ensure the highest germination rate during the shortest period with sulphuric acid scarification in ten levels time of dipping. The best germinated rate (68.0%) is reached within 30 min of treatment exposure. Some germinated seeds showed polyembryony phenomenon. The highest rate (29.3%) was recorded after 25 and 30 min of pretreatment. Occurrence of morphogenetic abnormalities: tricotyledony, dissymmetried, coiled and adhered cotyledons in percentages varying from 12.8 to 20.0% was also reported. Secondly, a morphogenetic tracking of Opuntia ficus-indica young seedlings to adult plants during seven years (2009-2015) from the germination of seeds to the production of seeds was performed. This essay allowed us to report major seedling characteristics, their growth and phenotypic polymorphism: vertical succession of varying numbers of basal cladodes, future plant trunk formation, development and arrangement of secondary cladodes in the space, spinescence polymorphism and the first flowering and fruiting.
Essential Oil Composition of Thymus × citriodorus (Pers.) Schreb. at Different Harvest Stages
Authors: TONCER Ozlem , KARAMAN Sengul , DIRAZ Emel , SOGUT Tahsin , KIZIL Suleyman
Published: June 2017

Thymus is represented by 39 species (60 taxa) in Turkey and the rate of its endemism is 45% in Turkey. The herb is widely used for several purposes. Its essential oil compositions and biologically active substances are affected by the phenological stages. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the variations in the essential oil composition of Thymus × citriodorus (Pers.) Schreb. growing in Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey at different phenological stages (pre-flowering, full flowering, post flowering). The oils were obtained by hydrodistillation of air-dried samples. The yields of oils (w/w %) at different phenological stages was respectively 2.0% at pre-flowering state, 1.9% at flowering stage, and 1.3% at post-flowering stage. T. × citriodorus was determined mainly by using GC/MS. A total of 21 compounds, representing 93.9% in the pre-flowering stage, 98.8% in the flowering stage and 98.91% in post-flowering of the total oil, were identified. Monoterpene hydrocarbons (terpinolene) and oxygenated monoterpenes (α-terpineol) were observed to have the highest percentage in T. × citriodorus oil. The major compounds of the oil were terpinolene, α- terpineol, linalool, bornyl acetate and borneol. The highest percentage of terpinolene was determined to be 71% in flowering stages.
Charcot’s famous secretaries
Authors: Teive Hélio Afonso Ghizoni , Germiniani Francisco Manoel Branco , Munhoz Renato Puppi , Walusinski Olivier
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACT At the pinnacle of his career, Professor Charcot had four secretaries: Charles Féré, Pierre Marie, Georges Gilles de la Tourette and Georges Guinon. They helped the great founder of neurology with his activities at La Salpêtrière Hospital and his private clinic, examining patients before he made the final diagnosis.
Evolving story: trepanation and self-trepanation to enhance brain function
Authors: André Charles
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACT Trepanation has been performed by people interested in enhancing mental power and well-being since the early 1960s. The pioneers and main proponents of the procedure are described here. The phenomenon appeared in Europe after a Dutch former medical student published a psychoactive drug-friendly scroll suggesting trepanation as a form of permanently increasing cerebral blood volume and function. He trepanned himself in 1965. Three of his friends became enthusiasts. They also submitted themselves to the procedure and published films and books describing their experiences. Two of them coauthored papers, in collaboration with Russian researchers, and created institutions to promote discussion on trepanation. One of these institutions organized trips to Central and South America to get the operation done. Dozens of people nowadays look for trepanation as a method of spiritualization and increasing well-being and mental power. The phenomenon has an uncertain future, however, as the main proponents and supporters are aging.
Andrew Lees, a visionary mentored by a madman
Authors: Cardoso Francisco
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACT Andrew Lees, Professor of Neurology at the National Hospital Queen Square (London, UK), has been recognized as the world’s most highly-cited researcher over the 200-year history of Parkinson’s Disease. Although he remains actively involved in the investigation of movement disorders, Prof. Lees embarked on a literary career that started in 2011 with the publication of a social history of his native Liverpool. His last work is Mentored by a Madman: The William Burroughs Experiment, which is reviewed here.
Sentido da colonização e revolução brasileira: crítica de caracterizações do modo de produção colonial
Authors: Vieira Carlos Alberto Cordovano
Published: June 2017

Resumo: O presente trabalho pretende esboçar uma leitura crítica das visões do passado colonial elaboradas por Nelson Werneck Sodré, Jacob Gorender e Ciro Cardoso, a partir da consideração da centralidade da dimensão mercantil na determinação do "sentido da colonização".
Que a universidade se pinte de povo
Authors: Monteiro Jéssica Oliveira
Published: June 2017

Resumo: O artigo busca socializar reflexões sobre uma experiência de extensão universitária junto a um acampamento da reforma agrária organizado pelo Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra (MST) no estado do Rio de Janeiro.
A trajetória da assistência estudantil na educação superior brasileira
Authors: Imperatori Thaís Kristosch
Published: June 2017

Resumo: O objetivo do presente artigo é problematizar a trajetória histórica dessa política no Brasil até a implementação do PNAES. A partir de pesquisa bibliográfica, será analisada a definição de assistência estudantil, situada entre a assistência social e a educação. Também será analisado seu reconhecimento enquanto direito social e política pública. Espera-se contribuir para a discussão, tendo em vista a escassez de estudos nessa temática.
Perfil das assistentes sociais dos Institutos Federais de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Brasil
Authors: Prada Talita , Garcia Maria Lúcia Teixeira
Published: June 2017

Resumo: Este artigo analisa o perfil das assistentes sociais dos Institutos Federais de Educação. Pesquisa quantitativa com todas assistentes sociais dos Institutos, com análise estatística descritiva. Os resultados apontam uma profissional qualificada (3% são doutoras), cuja inserção intensificou-se a partir de 2009. A principal demanda da instituição aos assistentes sociais é a execução do Programa de Assistência Estudantil. A demanda por profissionais de Serviço Social nos Institutos aumentará nos próximos anos, requerendo problematizações à luz da política de educação.
Fatores associados ao aleitamento cruzado em duas cidades do Sudeste do Brasil
Authors: Seehausen Mariana Pujól von , Oliveira Maria Inês Couto de , Boccolini Cristiano Siqueira , Leal Maria do Carmo
Published: June 2017

Resumo: O objetivo foi estimar a prevalência de aleitamento cruzado em duas cidades brasileiras e analisar os fatores associados à prática. Estudo transversal aninhado a uma coorte de gestantes recrutadas nas unidades públicas de saúde que ofereciam atendimento pré-natal em duas cidades de médio porte do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil: da Região Metropolitana e da Região Serrana, conduzido entre 2008 e 2010. O presente trabalho inclui todas as mulheres entrevistadas aos seis meses de vida de seus bebês. Razões de prevalência ajustadas foram obtidas por modelo de regressão de Poisson e as variáveis de exposição que alcançaram p ≤ 0,05 compuseram o modelo final. O aleitamento cruzado foi praticado por 43,4% das mães na região metropolitana e por 34,5% delas na Região Serrana. O baixo nível socioeconômico esteve associado ao aleitamento cruzado nas duas cidades. Além disso, na Região Serrana foram associados diretamente ao desfecho ser mãe adolescente, ter escolaridade igual ou inferior ao Ensino Fundamental completo e ter realizado menos de seis consultas pré-natais. Na Região Metropolitana, além do nível socioeconômico, apenas a multiparidade foi associada (inversamente) ao aleitamento cruzado. O aleitamento cruzado, embora contraindicado pelo Ministério da Saúde, apresentou alta prevalência entre as mães entrevistadas e foi mais praticado pelas populações mais vulneráveis.
O VOCALISMO ÁTONO NA HISTÓRIA DA LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA
Authors: FONTE Juliana Simões
Published: June 2017

RESUMO Fonte (2010a b 2014
PEANUT PLANT NUTRIENT ABSORPTION AND GROWTH
Authors: SILVA ENILSON DE BARROS , FERREIRA EVANDER ALVES , PEREIRA GUSTAVO ANTÔNIO MENDES , SILVA DANIEL VALADÃO , OLIVEIRA ALTINO JÚNIOR MENDES
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACT The chemical composition and the accumulation of nutrients in stems, leaves and fruits are essential information to meet the nutritional requirements of a peanut crop. Thus, the goals of the present study were to evaluate the rate of absorption of macro- and micronutrients; identify the critical phases of nutrient absorption in the peanut crop; and perform growth analysis of these plants. For this, an experiment under field conditions using randomized blocks with 15 treatments and four repetitions was assembled. Each treatment corresponded to a sampling time, held from 10 days after planting, until the end of the cycle, which corresponded to 160 days. Peanut plants generally showed higher macro- and micronutrient absorption rates at 110 days after emergence, coinciding with the highest growth rate of the crop. Thus, the higher nutrient absorption rate and increased crop growth rate occurred during the reproductive period, formation of fruit and grain filling.
PLANT DENSITY AND NITROGEN FERTILIZATION ON COMMON BEAN NUTRITION AND YIELD
Authors: SORATTO ROGÉRIO PERES , CATUCHI TIAGO ARANDA , SOUZA EMERSON DE FREITAS CORDOVA DE , GARCIA JADER LUIS NANTES
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACT The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of plant densities and sidedressed nitrogen (N) rates on nutrition and productive performance of the common bean cultivars IPR 139 and Pérola. For each cultivar, a randomized complete block experimental design was used in a split-plot arrangement, with three replicates. Plots consisted of three plant densities (5, 7, and 9 plants ha-1) and subplots of five N rates (0, 30, 60, 120, and 180 kg ha-1). Aboveground dry matter, leaf macro- and micronutrient concentrations, yield components, grain yield, and protein concentration in grains were evaluated. Lower plant densities (5 and 7 plants m-1) increased aboveground dry matter production and the number of pods per plant and did not reduce grain yield. In the absence of N fertilization, reduction of plant density decreased N concentration in common bean leaves. Nitrogen fertilization linearly increased dry matter and leaf N concentration, mainly at lower plant densities. Regardless of plant density, the N supply linearly increased grain yield of cultivars IPR 139 and Pérola by 17.3 and 52.2%, respectively.
GENETIC VARIABILITY AND SELECTION OF EXTRA-EARLY COWPEA PROGENIES
Authors: BARROSO NETO ANTÔNIO MOREIRA , MATOS RENATA FERNANDES DE , PINHEIRO MARCELO DE SOUSA , BERTINI CÂNDIDA HERMÍNIA CAMPOS DE MAGALHÃES , DOVALE JÚLIO CÉSAR
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACT The precocity of cowpea is important because it indicates the possibility of increasing and/or stabilizing production in regions with long periods of drought. The aim of this study was to evaluate genetic variability and select extra-early cowpea progenies. Fifteen F3:6 progenies were evaluated in 2014 while sixty-two F7 progenies were evaluated in 2015. Two commercial cultivars were used in experiments performed in the irrigated perimeter of Baixo Acaraú, in Marco, CE. The following characteristics were evaluated: number of days for flowering (NDF), number of days for maturity (NDM), plant height (PH), pod length (PL), number of seeds per pod (NSP), number of grains per plant (NGP), weight of 100 grains (W100G) and total weight (MTOT). Data were analyzed in lattice and RBD, according to the methodology of mixed models by the REML/BLUP procedure. Also, the components of variance and genetic values were estimated. Variability among progenies, high heritability and high accuracy were identified for all traits. For NDF and NDM, the progenies presented higher behavior than the controls. The lattice arrangement contributed to a greater gain with the selection of NDF, NDM, PH, NSP, NGP and WTOT. The genotypes 12, 15, 30, 33, 41, 43 and 52 are among the top ten because they have high genetic values in three or more traits. The genotypes 12, 15, 30, 33, 43 and 52 highlight extra-earliness (precocity).
QUALITY OF IRRIGATED APPLES IN THE SEMIARID REGION OF THE NORTHEAST OF BRAZIL
Authors: OLIVEIRA CÍNTIA PATRÍCIA MARTINS DE , SIMÕES WELSON LIMA , SILVA JOSÉ ALIÇANDRO BEZERRA , LOPES PAULO ROBERTO COELHO , ASSIS JOSTON SIMÃO
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACT The great solar radiation in the Brazilian semiarid region, combined with an adequate irrigation management, favors fruit production and quality of crops that were adapted to this region. The objective of this work was to evaluate the fruit quality of two apple cultivars grown in the Sub-Mid São Francisco River Valley under different irrigation water depths. A complete randomized block experimental design in a split -plot arrangement with five replications was used. The plots consisted of four irrigation water depths (ID) (60, 80, 100 and 120% of the reference evapotranspiration - ETo), the subplots consisted of two apple cultivars (C) (Julieta and Princesa) and the sub-subplots consisted of fruit positions in the tree canopies (FP) (east and west sides). The soluble solids content (SS), titratable acidity (TA), SS/TA ratio, pulp firmness (PF) and fresh weight (FW) of the fruits were evaluated. The factors evaluated showed no triple interaction between the evaluated factors, however, the SS and TA were significantly affected by them; the interaction between ID and C significantly affected the PF; the interaction between ID and FP significantly affected the PF, SS/TA ratio and FW; and the interaction between C and FP significantly affected the SS/TA ratio. The increase in water depth increased the fruit size of both cultivars, without compromising the post-harvest quality. The cultivar Princesa presented the best results regarding SS, TA, PF and FW, however, both cultivars had organoleptic characteristics within the recommended standards for commercialization. The fruits harvested on the west side presented better post-harvest quality.
Argumentação na sala de aula e seu potencial metacognitivo como caminho para um enfoque CTS no ensino de química: uma proposta analítica
Authors: Chiaro Sylvia De , Aquino Kátia Aparecida da Silva
Published: June 2017

Resumo O ensino de química muitas vezes é guiado pela utilização de fórmulas e esquemas, dada a natureza dos símbolos que permeiam tal disciplina. Nesse cenário, são poucos os estudos que tratam de aspectos ligados ao processo de reflexão usando temas na área de ciências exatas. Assim, fazer parte da formação de indivíduos críticos e reflexivos em relação ao conhecimento, a eles mesmos e ao ambiente social e natural em que vivem tem sido preocupação de educadores e psicólogos e está na base do movimento CTS – Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade. Este estudo, apoiando-se no potencial metacognitivo da argumentação na educação, amplia essa discussão ao investigar se a utilização desse tipo de discurso propicia aos alunos a reflexão sobre seus próprios pensamentos, mostrando um funcionamento ao nível metacognitivo necessário ao enfoque CTS em sala de aula. Foram analisadas produções textuais de três alunos em aulas de química no ensino médio, nas quais se solicitava o posicionamento destes diante da pergunta “Radioatividade: vida ou morte?”, após serem realizados debates sobre esse tema. As análises mostraram que a argumentação, por sua organização discursiva peculiar, se constitui em interessante alternativa para fazer emergir formas de pensamento sofisticadas, como as que definem um pensamento crítico e reflexivo.
Use of and access to health services in Brazil, 2013 National Health Survey
Authors: Stopa Sheila Rizzato , Malta Deborah Carvalho , Monteiro Camila Nascimento , Szwarcwald Célia Landmann , Goldbaum Moisés , Cesar Chester Luiz Galvão
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the use of health services in the Brazilian population by sociodemographic factors, according to data from the 2013 Brazilian National Health Survey. METHODS The study analyzed data from 205,000 Brazilian citizens in all age groups who participated in the Brazilian National Health Survey, a cross-sectional study carried out in 2013. Prevalence and confidence intervals were estimated for indicators related to access to and use of health services according to age group, level of education of head of household, and Brazilian macroregions. RESULTS Among individuals who sought health services in the two weeks prior to the survey, 95.3% (95%CI 94.9–95.8) received care in their first visit. Percentages were higher in the following groups: 60 years of age and over; head of household with complete tertiary education; living in the South and Southeast regions. In addition, 82.5% (95%CI 81.2–83.7) of individuals who received health care and prescriptions were able to obtain all the necessary medicines, 1/3 of them from SUS. Less than half the Brazilian population (44.4%; 95%CI 43.8–45.1) visited a dentist in the 12 months prior to the survey, with smaller percentages among the following groups: 60 years of age or older; head of household with no education or up to incomplete elementary; living in the North region of Brazil. CONCLUSIONS People living in the South and Southeast regions still have greater access to health services, as do those whose head of household has a higher level of education. The (re)formulation of health policies to reduce disparities should consider differences encountered between regions and social levels.
Depression and health behaviors in Brazilian adults – PNS 2013
Authors: Barros Marilisa Berti de Azevedo , Lima Margareth Guimarães , Azevedo Renata Cruz Soares de , Medina Lhais Barbosa de Paula , Lopes Claudia de Souza , Menezes Paulo Rossi , Malta Deborah Carvalho
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence of health-related behaviors according to presence and type of depression in Brazilian adults. METHODS Based on a sample of 49,025 adults (18 to 59 years) from the National Survey on Health 2013 (PNS 2013), we estimated the prevalence of health-related behaviors (smoking; passive smoking; frequent or risky alcohol consumption; leisure time physical activity; time watching TV; and eating pattern indicators), according to the presence of depression (minor and major), evaluated by the Patient Health Questionnaire – 9 (PHQ-9), and the report of depressive mood (in up to seven days or more than seven days) over a two-week period. Prevalence ratios were estimated by Poisson regression. RESULTS Evaluated by the PHQ-9 scale, 9.7% of the Brazilian adults had depression and 3.9% presented major depression. About 21.0% reported depressive mood and, in 34.9% of them, that feeling has been present for more than seven days. In individuals with major depression (PHQ-9), higher prevalence was found in almost all unhealthy behaviors analyzed, in particular, smoking (PR = 1.65), passive smoking (PR = 1.55), risk alcohol consumption (PR = 1.72), TV for ≥ 5 hours/day (PR = 2.13), consumption of fat meat (PR = 1.43) and soft drink (PR = 1.42). The prevalence ratios tended to be lower in those with minor depression. Similar results were observed in adults with depressive mood. CONCLUSIONS This study detected relevant association between depression and health behaviors, in particular for smoking and physical activity. The associations found with the PHQ were similar to those observed with the application of a single question about depressive mood. Our results indicate the importance of assessing the presence of depression and the frequency and severity of symptoms when implementing actions for the promotion of healthy behaviors.
Factor associated with self-reported work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Brazilian adults
Authors: Assunção Ada Ávila , Abreu Mery Natali Silva
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To describe the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) and analyze the factors associated with this outcome in the Brazilian population. METHODS In this cross-sectional, population-based study, we use data from the National Survey on Health (PNS) of 2013. The sample was composed of 60,202 Brazilians aged 18 years or older. The outcome variable was the occurrence of self-reported WMSD. Sociodemographic and occupational characteristics, personal resources, and health conditions were investigated as explanatory variables. Analyses were performed with the software Stata 12.0 and considered the weighting imposed by the sampling design of the study. Then, univariate and multivariate binary logistic models were carried out, considering a significance level of 5%. RESULTS The results obtained indicated that the prevalence of WMSD in the Brazilian population was of 2.5%, ranging from 0.2% (Acre) to 4.2% (Santa Catarina). The factors associated with a greater chance of occurrence of WMSD were: female sex (OR = 2.33; 95%CI 1.72–3.15); be temporarily away from work (OR = 2.44; 95%CI 1.41–4.23); be exposed to noise at the workplace (OR = 2.16; 95%CI 1.68–2.77); seniority equal to or greater than 4.5 years at the current job (OR = 1.37; 95%CI 1.09–1.72); participate in volunteer work (OR = 1.65; 95%CI 1.25–2.17); report medical diagnosis of arthritis or rheumatism (OR = 2.40; 95%CI 1.68–3.44); and depression (OR = 2.48; 95%CI 1.86–3.31). On the other hand, factors associated with less chance of WMSD were: not having a partner (OR = 0.73; 95%CI 0.37–0.71) and working in an open environment (OR = 0.51; 95%CI 0.37–0.71). CONCLUSIONS The associated factors and the prevalence found indicate regional and gender differences. Special attention to comorbidities and environmental noise monitoring would benefit the health of workers in the Country.