bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A regionalização do SUS: proposta de avaliação de desempenho dos Departamentos Regionais de Saúde do estado de São Paulo
Authors: Paschoalotto Marco Antonio Catussi , Passador João Luiz , Oliveira Lilian Ribeiro de , Lopes José Eduardo Ferreira , Dantas Marina Kolland , Passador Cláudia Souza
Published: May 2018

Resumo Nas últimas décadas, a saúde brasileira sofreu grandes transformações, tanto em seu modelo como no desempenho do Estado. No entanto, devido a deficiências processuais e práticas, seu desempenho mostra ineficiência na prestação de serviços para a população. A regionalização, como estratégia de descentralização, surgiu como uma alternativa para resolver esses problemas interfederativos. Assim, este estudo visa analisar o desempenho da estratégia de regionalização do Sistema Único de Saúde no estado de São Paulo, pelos Departamentos Regionais de Saúde (DRS). Para atingir o objetivo, foi realizado um estudo descritivo e quantitativo, que resultou no Indicador Sintético Regional de Saúde do Estado de São Paulo (ISRS/SP). Observou-se uma concentração dos DRS com melhor desempenho no interior do estado de São Paulo, bem como uma relação não direta entre as regiões que receberam mais recursos e aqueles que obtiveram melhor desempenho, isto é, os conceitos de eficiência e eficácia estão intimamente relacionados em seu desempenho. No final do estudo, é possível compreender a regionalização da saúde no estado de São Paulo de forma abrangente, com possibilidades de adaptar o indicador sintético criado para outras regiões e realizar estudos mais aprofundados sobre o desempenho de cada nível.
Risco como perigo persistente e cuidado em saúde mental: sanções normalizadoras à circulação no território
Authors: Barbosa Valquiria Farias Bezerra , Caponi Sandra Noemi , Verdi Marta Inez Machado
Published: May 2018

Resumo Este artigo objetiva analisar as relações entre usuários e profissionais de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial (Caps), focalizando a escuta, observação e percepção de como o cuidado é vivenciado entre esses atores sociais. Para tal, foi desenvolvido um estudo qualitativo mediante observação participante e entrevistas semiestruturadas realizadas com profissionais de um Caps na cidade de Pesqueira (PE). As entrevistas foram analisadas segundo a análise textual discursiva e operacionalizadas por meio do software ATLAS.ti. A partir disso, no campo das práticas de cuidado, observou-se que a persistência da noção de periculosidade atribuída à pessoa em sofrimento psíquico aponta um processo complexo de manutenção de concepções estigmatizantes sobre adoecimento mental. Na análise das relações de cuidado, pudemos constatar a centralidade do tratamento medicamentoso, bem como a existência de circuitos permitidos e não permitidos pela própria comunidade, que passa a regular a circulação no território. Evidencia-se, por fim, a vinculação das práticas de cuidado a práticas de medicalização do sofrimento psíquico e de medicamentalização.
Estilos de vida, habitus e promoção da saúde: algumas aproximações
Authors: Madeira Francilene Batista , Filgueira Dulce Almeida , Bosi Maria Lúcia Magalhães , Nogueira Júlia Aparecida Devidé
Published: May 2018

Resumo Estilos de vida (EV) saudáveis são interpretados hegemonicamente como um conjunto de comportamentos individuais capazes de favorecer a saúde, entendida como fenômeno eminentemente biológico. O referencial teórico da Promoção da Saúde (PS), contudo, acrescenta o conceito da determinação social às discussões acerca das relações entre EV e saúde. Visando a favorecer a superação do modelo de culpabilidade individual centrada na abordagem de risco epidemiológico nas discussões sobre EV, recuperamos, na obra do sociólogo Pierre Bourdieu, o conceito de habitus. O propósito deste artigo é exercitar uma síntese das abordagens que, historicamente, permearam os discursos sobre EV e PS, introduzindo o conceito de habitus como mediador, o qual possibilita uma reflexão sobre o tema a partir das condições sociais existentes e das ações individuais historicamente construídas. A relevância dessa reflexão reside no fortalecimento conceitual do ideário da PS, e no favorecimento de ações integrais, inclusivas, participativas e de empoderamento social, como contraponto a ações prescritivas focadas na prevenção ou controle de doenças, ainda marcantes nas práxis em saúde.
Uso de indicadores para diagnóstico situacional de Instituições de Ensino Superior
Authors: Andriola Wagner Bandeira , Araújo Adriana Castro
Published: May 2018

Resumo O texto dá relevo ao uso de indicadores educacionais como modo de se obter diagnóstico de Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES). Para tal, ilustra o uso de três indicadores internacionais (Scimago Institutions Ranking – SIR, QS World University Rankings – QS WUR, Ranking Mundial de Universidades na Web) que fornecem informações relevantes acerca da pesquisa científica, da produção intelectual, da colaboração internacional, da reputação institucional, do perfil docente, do impacto na web das produções intelectuais, dentre outros, proporcionando, assim, diagnóstico de uma IES, bem como análises comparativas frente a outras instituições internacionais. Os principais resultados do estudo efetivado em IES brasileira, entre 2011 e 2015, indicam: aumento da produção científica dos pesquisadores (indicador SIR) e da produção intelectual de excelência (indicador WEB); maior visibilidade institucional através da internet (indicador WEB), aumento da reputação acadêmica institucional (indicador QS-WUR); diminuição da colaboração internacional entre grupos de pesquisa (indicador SIR); diminuição da proporção de docentes estrangeiros (indicador QS-WUR).
Impactos ambientais de efluentes de laticínios em curso d’água na Bacia do Rio Pomba
Authors: Silva Roselir Ribeiro da , Siqueira Eduardo Queija de , Nogueira Ina de Souza
Published: May 2018

RESUMO A atividade láctea tem importância econômica e ambiental na Bacia do Rio Pomba. Com o objetivo de determinar possíveis impactos ambientais dos efluentes lácteos em cursos d’água, foram caracterizados durante o ciclo de produção os efluentes de cinco laticínios. Para selecionar as variáveis importantes na caracterização dos efluentes, usou-se a análise dos componentes principais (ACP). Os dados obtidos foram comparados com as normas legais e foi simulado o impacto do lançamento de efluentes, com e sem tratamento, em um curso d’água. As variáveis mais representativas nas análises dos efluentes foram condutividade, demanda bioquímica de oxigênio (DBO), fósforo total, turbidez, temperatura e pH. Os laticínios não atendem aos padrões legais para lançamento de efluentes, mesmo com estações de tratamento instaladas. O principal motivo é o baixo aproveitamento do soro, associado à ineficiência no tratamento dos efluentes. Ao simular o lançamento de efluentes, concluiu-se que a redução da DBO deveria ser de 60 a 70% para que as águas do rio não ultrapassassem os limites legais para DBO. A simulação foi importante na determinação dos impactos causados pelos efluentes e pode ser aplicada em outros laticínios, a fim de assegurar que o efluente não cause alterações ambientais. Desenvolver produtos ou tecnologia para aproveitar melhor o soro em pequenos laticínios, tratar adequadamente os efluentes, além de diminuir o consumo de água, foram consideradas ações importantes para reduzir os impactos ambientais nos recursos hídricos.
Fitoplâncton da região central do Lago Paranoá (DF): uma abordagem ecológica e sanitária
Authors: Batista Bruno Dias , Fonseca Bárbara Medeiros
Published: May 2018

RESUMO Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a estrutura, a dinâmica e a importância sanitária do fitoplâncton em um perfil vertical na região central do Lago Paranoá, Distrito Federal. As amostras foram coletadas mensalmente entre outubro de 2009 e setembro de 2010, na região pelágica, em seis profundidades. Foi possível identificar três fases em relação ao regime de mistura: estratificação (outubro de 2009 a maio de 2010), mistura (junho a agosto de 2010) e transição (setembro de 2010). As concentrações de fósforo total e fósforo solúvel reativo e a biomassa algal foram relativamente baixas, permitindo classificar o Lago Paranoá como um reservatório oligotrófico. Já as concentrações de nitrogênio total e os grupos funcionais do fitoplâncton foram típicos de ambientes mesotróficos. Foram encontrados 94 táxons, distribuídos em dez classes taxonômicas, com predomínio de diatomáceas centrales, clorofíceas e cianobactérias. Foram definidos 13 grupos funcionais fitoplanctônicos, com destaque para os grupos C, J, F, X2, K e S1. Durante os meses de mistura e transição houve aumento na biomassa de diatomáceas (grupo C), mas ao longo do perfil vertical, houve tendência dos grupos K e S1 (cianobactérias) se localizarem nas camadas mais superficiais nos meses quentes. Do ponto de vista sanitário, foram identificados táxons com potencial para promover sabor e odor na água (e.g., diatomáceas, criptofíceas e cianobactérias) ou que poderiam obstruir filtros em sistemas de tratamento (e.g., diatomáceas). Além disso, foram registradas cianobactérias (e.g., Aphanocapsa e Planktolyngbya) em densidades que já apontam a necessidade de intensificação do monitoramento e análise de cianotoxinas, de acordo com a Portaria do Ministério da Saúde nº 2.914/2011.
Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) in diagnosis of mediastinal lesions
Authors: Santos Ricardo Sales dos , Jacomelli Marcia , Franceschini Juliana Pereira , Suzuki Iunis , Costa Jr. Altair da Silva , Shiang Christina , Palomino Addy Lidvina Mejia
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT Objective To describe the results of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration in making diagnosis of mediastinal injuries associated to different causes. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional study of patients submitted to Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration at a private organization, between June 2013 and October 2016. All cases referred for collection of lymph nodes or peritracheal/peribronchial masses by endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration, and evaluated through tomography or PET-CT were included. Interventional pulmonologists and thoracic surgeons with experience in the method did the procedures. Rapid on-site evaluation of fine needle aspiration was performed by an experienced pathologist. Material analysis included cytological smear and cytopathological analysis of paraffin-embedded cell blocks. Other specific analyses (immunocytochemistry, tests and cultures of infectious agents) were performed whenever necessary. Results We included 72 patients; 6 were excluded for presenting endobronchial lesions in which bronchoscopic biopsy could be performed, or intrathoracic lesions that were not accessible by endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration. The mean age of 66 patients included for analysis was 61.17 years (±14.67 years), with a predominance of males (64%). Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration was definitive for diagnosis in 60 cases (91%). Three cases (4.5%) had inconclusive test results. There were no major complications related to the procedure. Conclusion Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration had a high diagnosis yield, with minimal morbidity, being an excellent option for diagnostic approach of patients with lymphadenopathy or intrathoracic lesions, and for neoplasm staging.
Silique RNA Extraction v1
Authors: Rajewski Alex
Published: May 2018

This protocol was based on a 2010 paper by Meng and Feldman for extraction of RNA from arabidopsis siliques. While the protocol remains unchanged, I have made some slight edits to streamline it in the lab and also added some notes regarding my results applying this protocol to tobacoo fruit tissue.
Quick Protocol for Monarch® Total RNA Miniprep Kit (NEB #T2010) v2
Authors: England Biolabs New
Published: May 2018

Quick Protocol for Monarch® Total RNA Miniprep Kit (NEB #T2010). Quickly and easily purify up to 100 µg of high-quality total RNA from multiple sample types – all with one kit! For use with blood, cells and tissues Also works with tough to lyse samples (bacteria, yeast, plant) Effectively purifies total RNA of all sizes, including small RNAs >20 nt Efficient genomic DNA removal (column and DNase I-based) Contains Proteinase K for processing of tissues and blood samples Includes RNA Protection Reagent for sample preservation Excellent value Kit components available separately
Pour plating protocol for Emiliania huxleyi (single colonies) v1
Authors: Nussbaum Inbal , Schatz Daniella
Published: May 2018

A protocol for generating single colonies of Emiliania huxleyi embedded in soft-agarose.
Daily temperature dynamics of human skin representative areas
Authors: Goncharevskyi S. , Martynyuk V.
Published: May 2018

The main aim of our research was to study the temperature variation of representative are a soft the cranial part of the autonomic nervous system of the human skin during the day. The temperature of representative are a soft the thoracic autonomic nervous system we measured by infrared thermometer (Medisana FTO D-53340, with anaccuracy of 0.1 degree Celsius). During the study identified minimums and maximums temperatures for representative are as during the day: the hypothalamus – 13 (maximum), 3 (minimum) an hour, midbrain – 15 (maximum), 5 (minimum) an hour, pons- not found, the medulla oblongata – 9, 15 (maximum), 3.21 (minimum) an hour, the vagus nerve (right side) – 15 (maximum), 5 (at least) an hour, the vagus nerve (left side) – 15 (maximum), 21 (minimum) an hour. The presence of minimums and maximums temperature in representative areas indicates different activity related to their brain structures.
A dimensão bélica e um possível diálogo com o totalitarismo nazista de alguns hinos oficiais do futebol carioca [c/ áudio]
Authors: Castro Bruno , Valladão Rafael
Published: May 2018

Ao analisarmos a letra dos hinos oficiais compostos no período da Primeira República Brasileira, verificamos duas características básicas e predominantes: a primeira característica é a forte influência do pensamento higienista; a segunda é a presença do futebol brasileiro como substituto da atividade bélica. O tom marcial que tinham os hinos oficiais não confere a descontração e a originalidade das marchinhas carnavalescas utilizadas por Lamartine Babo nos hinos populares. Foi possível identificar em alguns hinos oficiais características que de alguma forma dialogam com o regime nazista totalitário. O tom bélico e racista das letras dos hinos oficiais, em referência ao contexto histórico da época em que foram compostos, expõe a inegável semelhança ideológica com o nazismo, por mais que não tenham tido uma ligação direta.
A escrita feminina e as narrativas da Copa de 2010 através das crônicas 'Tiro Livre'
Authors: Pacheco Leonardo Turchi , Mendes Bárbara Gonçalves
Published: May 2018

O texto teve como objetivo debater as divergências e convergências no que tange à possibilidade de uma escrita feminina, para além da lógica binária de gênero. Para tanto, procuramos pensar a diversidade que o termo "mulheres" implica, tendo em vista como as normas de gênero vigentes na sociedade, por meio de dinâmicas de poder, constroem o que é esperado das pessoas às quais esse gênero é atribuído, alijando-as do mundo da escrita e do mundo futebolístico. Para pensar tais temáticas e as concessões dadas às "mulheres" para a participação no mundo público, nesse caso expresso pelo jornalismo esportivo, foi feita a análise das crônicas "Tiro Livre" sobre a Copa do Mundo da África do Sul. A escolha dos textos se deu pelo fato de que eles guardam especificidades: desde 2009, são publicados em um jornal de grande circulação no estado de Minas Gerais, bem como são escritos por uma "mulher".
Evaluation of women with postcoital bleeding by clinical examination, papsmear, colposcopy and histopathology of cervix
Authors: Yarlagadda Srilakshmi , Diddi Rangarao , Narra Prasuna J. L.
Published: May 2018

Background: Postcoital bleeding refers to spotting or bleeding per vagina that occurs after intercourse and is not related to menstruation. Although there are multiple benign etiologies to this complaint, the most serious cause of postcoital bleeding is cervical cancer (3-5.5%). Cervical cancer is the most common and preventable genital cancer of women. It has a long premalignant phase and with an ideal screening test with good sensitivity and specificity, we can diagnose and treat premalignant cervical lesions, preventing cervical cancer. The present study is aimed to evaluate the women with postcoital bleeding by clinical examination, pap smear, colposcopy and guided biopsy to detect premalignant cervical lesions and carcinoma cervix.Methods: This was a prospective and retrospective study conducted from April, 2016 to March, 2018 for a period of 24 months in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology on 100 women with postcoital bleeding at Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation (Dr. PSIMS&RF). After clinical examination, these women were subjected to pap smear, colposcopy and guided biopsy. The findings were correlated with histopathology of cervix. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and accuracy of both papsmear and colposcopy were calculated.Results: Sensitivity of papsmear was 71.42%, specificity-86.20%, PPV-78.95%, NPV-80.64% and accuracy-80%. Sensitivity of colposcopy was 90.47%, specificity-89.65%, PPV-86.36%, NPV-92.85% and accuracy-90%.          Conclusions: These results establish colposcopy as an effective screening test for carcinoma cervix. Histopathology of suspected cervical lesion in colposcopy remains the gold standard for definitive diagnosis.
Clinical and microbiological profile of necrotizing fasciitis
Authors: Halbhavi Subhash N. , Reddy Ramachandra , Kalburgi E. B. , Poulose Arunima , Gowd Y. C. Veerabhadra
Published: May 2018

Background: Necrotizing fasciitis, is a spectrum of diseases where necrosis of deeper soft tissue is by an infective microorganism. It is a life-threatening infectious disease with mortality rate ranging from 17% to 34%. Understanding patho-physiology plays an important role in providing better medical or surgical care. Aim of the present study was to find out the most common microorganisms causing Necrotizing Fasciitis, sensitivity pattern of the isolated organisms and effective antibiotic therapy.Methods: This is a prospective observational study done in HSK Hospital, Bagalkot comprising 150 patients for a period of 8 months. The study group consisted of the patients admitted with clinical diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis by different surgeons during this period.Results: Out of 150 patients with necrotizing fasciitis, 121 (80.67%) were male and 29 (19.33%) were females. The maximum number of patients 45 (30%) were found in the age group of 61 to 70 years. 62 patients had Type II Diabetes Mellitus,13 patients were on steroids, 7 patients had liver disease. The culture and sensitivity reports from these 150 patients was positive for growth in 136(90.66 %). The most common Gram positive bacterial isolate was Staphylococcus aureus 48 (45.28 %) and Gram negative bacterial isolate was Pseudomonas aeruginosa 46 (38.33%). The antibiotic administration was a combination of Cefperazone-sulbactum (or), piprecallin-tazobactum (or), aminoglycosides for gram negative coverage and clindamycin (or) trimethoprim-sulphamethoxazole for gram positive coverage. Anaerobic coverage was with metronidazole/tinidazole. The mortality rate was 11.33% and the common isolate in these patients from wound swab was Acetinobacter with sensitivity only to colistin and tigicycline followed by klebsiella.Conclusions: Males with age more than 60 years having diabetes mellitus were more prone to necrotizing fasciitis. Most common Gram positive bacterial isolate was Staphylococcus aureus and Gram negative bacterial isolate was Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Assessment of otological and audiological status in patients of allergic rhinitis
Authors: Kumar Sanjeev , Singh Hitendra Prakash , Kumar Sunil , Verma Veerendra , Mishra Anupam
Published: May 2018

Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a type-I hypersensitivity reaction of the nasal mucosa to the airborne allergens, primarily mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE) characterized by nasal obstruction, watery rhinorrhea, sneezing and itching at the nose, palate and nasopharyngeal region. Various studies have been done to study the relationship between middle ear afflictions and allergic rhinitis and majority of them incriminate nasal allergies as a probable factor to the development of otitis media.

Methods: A total of 70 patients, affected by allergic rhinitis, were recruited for the study after fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Complete audiological work up including tympanometry studies was performed. Patients’ data was then compiled and analyzed using statistical analyses.  

Results: It was observed that disease is more common in age group of 21 to 30 years. 63% patient had perennial allergic rhinitis and rest 37% had seasonal allergic rhinitis. Otoscopic examination of the participants revealed that abnormal tympanic membrane findings such as retracted, congested, bulged and dull TM is more common in PAR than SAR. Hearing impairment is more common in PAR than SAR. Tympanometry study showed that in PAR ‘B’ type of tympanogram was found in 20% cases and ‘C’ type curve was found in 19% cases while in SAR these value were 4% and 8% respectively.

Conclusions: Allergic rhinitis whether seasonal or perennial adversely affect the eustachian tube functions which in turn may lead to increased incidence of middle ear effusion and otitis media. Diagnosis and proper management of allergic rhinitis is the key to avoid these middle ear diseases.
La doble transformación de un texto de Miguel de Cervantes en un poema alemán y en un Lied: el ensalmo de Preciosa “Cabecita, cabecita” de la novela ejemplar La gitanilla
Authors: Pérez Sánchez Francisco
Published: May 2018

En este trabajo se va a exponer, describir y analizar la transformación de un texto cervantino extraído de la primera novela ejemplar de Cervantes, La gitanilla. En primer lugar, se estudiará la traducción al alemán realizada por Paul Heyse y publicada dentro de la colección de poesía castellana Spanisches Liederbuch (1852) de E. Geibel y P. Heyse. Y, en segundo lugar, se analizará la transformación en lied de la mano del compositor austriaco H. Wolf como el nº 14 de los Weltliche Lieder del Spanisches Liederbuch (1889-1890), bajo el título de Köpfchen, Köpfchen, nicht gewimmert. Se mostrarán las modificaciones y aportaciones del traductor al texto de la novela ejemplar, destacando los elementos originales —semánticos y formales—, que jugarán un papel crucial en la composición musical de Wolf. En la versión liederística se señalarán qué aspectos del poema español han permanecido y qué otros nuevos se han aportado, incidiendo en la traslación de las emociones contenidas en el texto poético mediante el diseño melódico, armónico, y la conformación de la parte vocal e instrumental.
The influence of Green Marketing on Decision Purchasing Organic Products with Interests of Buying as an Intervening Variable at Manado City, Indonesia
Authors: Manongko Allen Ch , Kambey Joseph
Published: May 2018

This research attempts to test and analyze the  influence of green marketing on the customers’ decision to buy organic product with the interest to buy as an intervening variable. This is an explanatory research with quantitative method and survey method. The modelling refer to the theories of marketing mix and planned behaviour. The research population are customers who buy organic products at the supermarket or modern market in Manado city, Indonesia. The samples are 120 respondents. The sampling was conducted by purposive sampling technique and data analysis techinique. It also involves confirmatory factor analysis and path analysis, with  SPSS 18 application. The result shows following facts: green marketing does not have direct and significant influence on customers’ buying attitude; green marketing does not have direct and significant influence on customers’ purchase decision;  buying interest has direct and significant influence on the customers’ decision; green marketing does not have direct and significant influence on customers’  decision with buying interest as the intervening variable.
The Evaluation of production, consumption and nutritive value of gurasa, an Indigenious Flat Bread of North-Western Nigeria
Authors: Agbara Gervase Ikechukwu , Barde Aminu , Ali Halima Sadiya , Adams Fannah Mustapha
Published: May 2018

Abstract

A survey was conducted using structured questionnaire to evaluate the production and consumption pattern of gurasa,an indigenious flat bread consumed in northwestern Nigerian comprising of seven States. Also nutritive value of randomly selected gurasa samples were analyzed. Ninety eight percentage (98%) sampled consume this productany time of the day (52%) and few others for breakfast(27%), usually accompanied with yaji(spiced defatted peanut powder)(54%). More producers were males (25.7%), more consumers (32%) females mainly in the age group of 21-31. Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Jigawa  harbour 74.3% of producers and 79% of consumers. Keep quality was less than five days (60%), less three days (40%), therefore improvement in keeping quality (41%), (37%) solicited. Yong adults were the producers who obtained the skill from parents/relatives (91%), those with less than five years were 40.5% and 6-11 years of experience, 43.3%. Local oven fueled by corn stalk were involved in baking 81% and 75.7% respectively. Need for expansion called for assistance in the area of working capital (56.75) and provision of storage facility (36.72%) to further improve profitability through greater turnover. Moisture, protein, fat, ash, dietary fiber and carbohydrate of sampled gurasa varied significantly from 28.09-30.11%, 8.96-11.68%, 4.03-5.00, 1.79-3.11%, 0.92-1, 12% and 50.00-55.04%. Weight, volume and specific loaf volume varied significantly from 108.34-119.27g, 211.96-260.17ml and 1.93-2.22ml/g respectively. It is suggested that government intervention is necessary to modernize, harmonize and regulate this subsector that help to eliminate food insecurity. Nutritional quality could be improved by partial substitution of the refined wheat flour with pulse flour since majority could not afford animal protein.

Key words: Flat bread, Gurasa, Nutritive value, Production survey, Consumption survey.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN THE SCHOOL CONTEXT: TEACHERS SPEECHES AND PRACTICES
Authors: Rodrigues Angélica Cosenza , Martins Isabel Gomes Rodrigues
Published: May 2018

In this article we discuss meanings of a teacher on the didactic treatment of a socio-environmental conflict in biology classes. The environmental conflict which concerns this study involves environmental injustice processes and results from the territorial dispute involving official bodies and a community in the neighboring region of the Jurubatiba Reservation National Park inMacaéin the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This work rests on the critical discourse studies (Critical Discourse Analysis - CDA) and privileged intertextuality manifested as an analytical dimension which suggests ways in which other texts are explicitly marked on the textual surface. Our analyzes suggest that by enunciating pedagogical practices related to environmental injustice processes, the teacher establishes ambivalent relations between conservative and emancipatory discourses of environmental education. This study lies in the defense and option to explore political dimensions of environmental education in school, based on the visibility of acute processes of environmental injustices as well ascommunity struggles and protagonisms.Keywords: Environmental Justice. Critical Discourse Analysis. School
CRITICAL THEORY IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: A SITUATED REVIEW OF EMERGING CRITICAL PROCESSES FOR MEDIATING LEARNING-LED CHANGE
Authors: O'Donoghue Rob
Published: May 2018

Critical theory is explored from origins in a process theory of social development after Marx, and into a diversity of discourses that have shaped critical work in education today. Within this broader picture, the emergence of critical theory in a South African context of environmental education is examined as developing narratives informing learning-led change.  The study reviews how critical pedagogy proliferated in education imperatives with little evidence of the desired transformation.  Immanent critique is used to track two intermeshed streams of critical theory namely, imperatives to facilitate emancipatory change and a democratizing shift to participatory inclusion (empowerment). Here the study notes how contextual reflexivity receded and an early emphasis on critical literacy was muted as critical pedagogy emerged as democratic processes of self-empowerment and transformative learning through participatory action research.The review concludes with a brief examination of some process theories of learning in an attempt to reconcile narrowing disjunctures and to better situate environmental education as more open-ended critical processes of co-engaged learning.
TRENDS IN RESEARCHERS’ EDUCATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: De Carvalho Luiz Marcelo , Battistetti Festozo Marina , Fonseca de Andrade Daniel , Thiemann Flavia Torreão
Published: May 2018

In this paper we discuss how recent developments tied to the current neoliberization climate, such as an increased reliance on publication metrics, percolate through the process of researchers training and education, casting a shadow over hiring, funding and choice of publication venue criteria, drawing on examples from Brazil and other countries. At the same time, we present a number of movements that have sprouted in response to this perceived undue influence and may open up new avenues for the academic community that allow for more diversity while preserving the university´s role in preparing and supporting new generations of researchers. We tried also to put in evidence the consequences and the possibilities that these resistance movements can bring to the field of environmental education.
THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL TRENDS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESEARCH
Authors: Hart Paul , Hart Catherine , Aguayo Claudio , Thiemann Flávia Torreão
Published: May 2018

This paper is structured as a conversation among four researchers. In the first session Paul Hart and Catherine Hart present a timely and carefully drawn reflection on the issue of current theoretical and methodological trends in environmental education research. In the second section Claudio Aguayo and Flávia Torreão Thiemann present some collaborative reflections on the issue that resulted from the “World Café” session conducted by them at the 13th Invitational Seminar on EER on “Critical Environmental Education Research: Theoretical and Methodological Trends”. In order to contextualize and introduce the seminar´s theme, they also offer a brief history of Brazilian critical EER.
An Attempt to Identify Factors Influencing Retirement Decisions in Poland
Authors: Ruzik-Sierdzińska Anna
Published: May 2018

Discussions on how to prevent negative economic consequences of ageing of societies have resulted in the reforms that should prolong labour market participation and postpone retirement of longer living generations. Pension systems are among those reformed most frequently. Also in Poland – since the beginning of economic transformation in the early 1990s – retirement rules have changed many times. Pre‑retirement benefits and allowances have been introduced to help those who became unemployed at an older age. Since 2009 early retirement is not possible any more (with some exceptions), the standard retirement age continued to increase since 2013 and then it decreased again in 2017. The aim of the paper is to analyse the driving forces of retirement in Poland. Such knowledge is important to develop proper policies and expectations about labour supply decisions. We have analysed what factors influenced retirement decisions in the last decade, with a special focus on pension system regulations. The main data sources used in this paper are Labour Force Survey (BAEL) data for the years 2005–2016 and the Social Insurance Institution statistics. Probabilities of retirement from the labour force were presented and discussed. Then, individual BAEL data for persons aged 50–74 in the years 2013–2016 were used to estimate logistic regression models of odds of labour market inactivity. The results show that education or health status are significant factors influencing retirement decisions in Poland. Additionally, older workers react to economic incentives for retirement created by the pension system, mainly the retirement age.
Hugo Dionizy Steinhaus – droga do współczesnej teorii prawdopodobieństwa
Authors: Bednarski Tadeusz
Published: May 2018

Hugo Steinhaus (1887–1972) ukończył studia matematyczne i filozoficzne na Uniwersytecie Lwowskim. W latach 1905–1911 przebywał w Getyndze, pracując nad doktoratem pod opieką Davida Hilberta. W 1920 roku został profesorem Uniwersytetu Jana Kazimierza we Lwowie. Skupione wokół niego i Stefana Banacha grono wybitnych matematyków tworzyło silny ośrodek matematyczny specjalizujący się w analizie funkcjonalnej. Po II wojnie światowej osiedlił się we Wrocławiu, gdzie współtworzył matematyczne środowisko naukowe, a następnie wrocławską szkołę zastosowań matematyki. Jest autorem i współautorem ponad 250 prac naukowych i publikacji popularyzujących matematykę. W 1923 roku H. Steinhaus opublikował w czasopiśmie „Fundamenta Mathematicae” wyniki zawierające aksjomatyczny opis pewnej miary prawdopodobieństwa określonej na podzbiorach przestrzeni nieskończonych ciągów zero‑jedynkowych. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest próba ukazania istotnej roli, jaką wyniki te odegrały w procesie aksjomatyzacji prawdopodobieństwa, zakończonej w 1933 roku publikacją Andrieja Kołmogorowa.
The Demographic Situation and the Level of Unemployment in Poland in the Years 2002, 2008 and 2014
Authors: Zeug-Żebro Katarzyna , Miśkiewicz-Nawrocka Monika
Published: May 2018

The demographic changes occurring in Poland since the 1980s clearly show the aging of the population on which fertility, mortality and migration have a huge impact. This phenomenon is a serious demographic and socio‑economic problem because it may lead to many adverse consequences, i.e. an increase in public expenditure, policy changes regarding the functioning of social security, health and education, increased demand for care services, a decrease in pension benefits and social benefits, the elongation of the retirement age, as well as an increase in unemployment and mass migration. In the study, we will carry out a spatial analysis of the demographic potential and the level of unemployment in Poland. In order to verify the hypothesis that the aging process of socjety negatively affects the level of unemployment, the relationship between the level of unemployment and the demographic potential in Poland in 2002, 2008 and 2014 will be examined.
Ekonomiczne i etyczne aspekty kształtowania strategii konkurencji w sektorze bankowym
Authors: Przybyciński Tomasz
Published: May 2018

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Speech and language disturbances in a patient with the clinical features of Steele‑Richardson‑Olszewski syndrome
Authors: Gliwa Renata
Published: May 2018

Steele‑Richardson‑Olszewski syndrome also known as progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system of extrapyramidal type of neuropathy of unknown etiology. This chapter describes the case of 62 patients diagnosed with PSP, the changes they observe are related to selective linguistic dysfunction resulting from subcortical dementia and executive and motor dysfunction, and the functioning of the subject is significantly determined by emotional disturbance.
Logos and paideia
Authors: Maryniak Bogusław
Published: May 2018

The aim of this paper is to reconsider the meaning of two title concepts of essential importance for the development of the European thought. The author makes an attempt to reconstruct the origin of Greek reflection referring to Paideia written by Werner Jaeger, German classicist and philosopher from the first half of the twentieth century. Starting with the mythical sources of education, connected with the Minoan tradition reinterpreted by Zbigniew Herbert, the author goes on to present the mnemonic sense of the epic Catalogue of Ships from the second book of Iliad by Homer and subsequently discusses cathartic educational tradition and its reference to Pythagoreanism and Heraclitism. He subsequently discusses the stage of education constituted by the Athenian sophists connected with the utilitarianism of Protagoras and its development and transgression achieved by Socratic elenchus and maieutic. Platonian proposal of turning paideia into the integrity of the Greek polis culture was presented as the culmination of the idea of the Hellenic education. It had to prepare the soul of the disciple for the acceptance of the uttermost pattern of arete. For Plato it was the affection for ideas, notably noble virtue of aspiration to triple unity (trinity) of the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness. Wilhelm von Humboldt renewed classical paideia and established the idea of Bildung to join education with inner self‑development and not only personal but also cultural maturation. The importance of connection between paideia and Bildung was also underlined by two quoted writers: Karl Jaspers (German co‑founder of existentialism) and W.H. Auden (English‑American poet). In conclusion, the author poses a question whether postmodern contesting of classical and enlightenment ideals of education (paideia and Bildung) has any purpose and whether the quest for the principle of the universe based on the universal logos can be still considered reasonable. He also wonders whether traditional search for the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness can actually compete with narrowly understood, effective technological practice. In his humble opinion this question must be left without any conclusive answer.
Application of transgenic animals in animal production and health
Authors: Sulabh Sourabh , Kumar Amit
Published: May 2018

The progress in Recombinant DNA technology guided the way for production of transgenic plants and animals. The production of Bt cotton and Bt brinjal was one of them. Transgenic cows capable of producing human proinsulin and human lactoferrin in milk have been successfully engineered. Though the efficacy of the techniques used or such transgenic organism is questionable, with the creation of new and better technology like the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-associated protein system, the chances and effectiveness for success of gene incorporation during development of a transgenic animal has increased. In near future such transgenics are going to play an important role in support and sustenance of human society. This review deals with the application of transgenesis for enhancing productivity and promoting better health in animals and humans alike.
Effect of Butea monosperma feeding in ameliorating the toxicity of imidacloprid in liver in Japanese quails
Authors: Hedau Madhuri , Wankhede Vaishali , Wade M R
Published: May 2018

The effects of feeding imidacloprid were assessed in the liver of Japanese quails and studied the effect of feed mix of Butea monosperma on ameliorating effect against the imidacloprid toxicity. The serum biochemical assay revealed significant increase in AST, ALT and GGT in imidacloprid treated birds. Histologically, the liver showed sinusoidal dilatation, bile duct hyperplasia and periportal necrosis. Ultra thin sections of liver revealed numerous fat globules, condensed hepatocytes and mitochondria with granular cytoplasm. It was observed that co-treatment with Butea monosperma moderately restored the imidacloprid induced changes.
Phenotypic characterisation of indigenous cattle of Meghalaya State
Authors: Pundir R K , Singh P K , Dangi P S , Kumar A , Borah S , Mahanta N , Mettei S L
Published: May 2018

In the present study an attempt has been made to assess the phenotypic variability and know the management of indigenous cattle in the Meghalaya state. A total of 76 farmers from 17 villages of three districts (Ri-Bhoi, East-Khasi Hills and West-Garo Hills) were interviewed to record information on various management practices and 217 animals of different age and sex were recorded for morphometric and physical traits. It was observed that cattle were reared mainly for meat, milk, bullock power and manure. Animals were reared on extensive system of management i.e. grazing from morning to evening, free range during December to March. During April to December fields have crops so controlled grazing was there. Cattle were of small size, well built, hardy and in cylindrical shape. The body colour varies in different colours brown (53%), grey (38%) and black (9%). Bulls were darker in colour and have medium size hump. Horns were smaller in length (9-12 cm). The average body length, height at wither, heart girth, paunch girth, horn length, ear length, face length and tail length without switch in cows (95) were 97.64±1.08 cm, 100.90±0.95 cm, 128.90±1.53 cm, 128.60±1.77 cm, 9.94±0.63 cm, 18.91±0.22 cm, 38.08±0.47 cm and 68.61±0.97 cm, respectively. Males and females did not differ significantly at all stages of age for all the mophometric traits. The average daily milk yield and lactation length were 2.38+0.18 kg (1.50 to 4.0kg) and 138 days (120-180 days), respectively. It may be concluded that indigenous cattle of Meghalaya showed uniformity in physical and morphometric traits and differ in their proportion (type traits) with others cattle of the region.
Expression and characterization of recombinant single chain beta-alpha equine chorionic gonadotropin in prokaryotic host
Authors: Bhardwaj Anuradha , Kumar Sanjay , Nayan Varij , Sharma Parvati , Pal Yash , Yadav S C
Published: May 2018

The aim of present study was to produce recombinant eCG/pituitary glycoprotein in the Escherichia coli (E. coli) BL21C host cells and to test its diagnostic efficacy. This aim was achieved by optimizing its expression, purification as well as its characterization through the immunoassays and bioassays. A bacterial protein expression vector system based on the phage T7 promoter and histidine tag was used for the expression and purification. The recombinant single chain beta-alpha equine chorionic gonadotropin (rbaeCG) encoding gene was constructed with beta and alpha sequences according to its biologically active counterpart. It was successfully cloned and when expressed in E.coli BL21C host, the purified recombinant protein was found to be active as revealed by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Western blotting. However, it was not found to exhibit any significant activity in vivo when tested in the mice
Kinetics of genetic progress on growth performance in a synthetic strain of rabbit
Authors: Lynda Ikhlef , Rachid Kaidi , Mohamed Benidir , Faissal Ghozlane
Published: May 2018

The objective of this study is to evaluate the growth performances and some genetic parameters of a synthetic rabbit strain over 3 successive generations (G4, G5 and G6), resulted from crossing between the local population and the INRA2666 Strain (France).The results indicated that all the growth indicators (average live weights at birth, weaning and slaughter, average daily gain in pre-weaning and post-weaning) show overall better performance levels than those observed by Several authors for the local population. The crossing thus effectively improved the average daily gain and reduced the slaughter age by two weeks. The study of correlations between growth criteria showed that early selection of weight and average daily gain is effective but that direct selection on average daily gain may also improve the weight by indirect or correlative effect. Finally, the kinetics of genetic progress indicates a fluctuation in genetic progress from one generation to another, which proves that this synthetic strain benefited from the complementarity effect without having undergone a selection on the growth criteria.
Trayectoria de José Luis Martínez en perspectiva comparada
Authors: Blanco Alejandro , Jackson Luiz Carlos
Published: May 2018

Este artículo analiza la trayectoria social e intelectual del crítico literario José Luis Martínez (1918-2007), en comparación con la del brasileño Antonio Candido (1918-2017) y del argentino Adolfo Prieto (1928-2016), con el objetivo de evaluar el desarrollo y las modalidades de institucionalización de la crítica universitaria en México, Brasil y Argentina en torno do la década de 1950.
Calcium hydroxide induces mineralized tissue neoformation: a case report
Authors: Nunes Luanna , Coelho Beatriz Serrato , De Almeida Josiane , Pereira Keila Cristina Rausch , Costa Simone Xavier Silva , Schuldt Daniela Peressoni Vieira
Published: May 2018

Trauma in the anterior teeth is a relatively common occurrence during childhood, having as main consequence teeth with incomplete root development and open apices. Patient, male, leucoderma, 10 years old, attended the Dental Clinic of the Southern University of the State of Santa Catarina, reporting as main complaint fracture in the crown of element 11. After clinical and radiographic examination, it was possible to identify the incomplete apexogenesis of this tooth and the presence of necrotic pulp. Aiming to stimulate neoformation of mineralized tissue at the dental apex, the calcium hydroxide based dressing was used. He remained for eight months, always with radiographic control. Apexification was observed radiographically and proved through the use of an instrument introduced inside the canal. The use of calcium hydroxide as intracanal medication for eight months stimulated mineralized tissue neoformation in the apical region of element 11 and allowed endodontic treatment.
Avaliando o processo de trabalho das equipes NASF microrregião de Aquidauana, MS: Projeto Terapêutico Singular
Authors: Jesus Bruna Alves de , Muller Karla De Toledo Candido , Machado Alexandre Alves , Carvalho Cristiano Marcelo Espinola
Published: May 2018

O objetivo principal deste estudo foi  avaliar a utilização da ferramenta tecnológica de apoio Projeto Terapêutico Singular (PTS) pelas equipes Núcleo de Apoio à Saúde da Família (NASF)  da microrregião de Aquidauana, localizado no Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. Trata-se de um estudo de caráter quantitativo-descritivo, no qual foram entrevistados 15 profissionais de diferentes cidades da microrregião de saúde de Aquidauana, em Mato Grosso do Sul, e extraídas as ideias centrais com foco no conhecimento sobre a ferramenta PTS. Oito entrevistados demonstraram entendimento sobre como utilizar a ferramenta PTS e aplicabilidade a respeito do recurso terapêutico, e sete não tinham contato e não sabiam a finalidade do recurso.  Portanto o PTS deve ser valorizado no que se trata promoção a saúde, já que produz saúde através dos impactos gerados de suas ações que atuam diretamente sobre os condicionantes e determinantes sociais da saúde da população; nesse contexto a gestão dos serviços é indubitavelmente necessária para o funcionamento do NASF.
O inconsciente além da Psicanálise
Authors: Santos Lívia Gomes
Published: May 2018

Buscamos demonstrar neste artigo a existência de uma vasta história do inconsciente que não inclui as produções psicanalíticas. Apontamos algumas das formas como ele foi tratado na filosofia, na obra dos filósofos Leibniz, Kant, Hegel, Herbart, Schelling, Hegel e Schopenhauer; na Psicologia Experimental, a partir dos trabalhos de Fechner, Wundt e Pavlov; e também em autores posteriores ao início da psicanálise, mas que não usam os pressupostos dela, tais como Vigotski, Bakhtin, e na Psicologia Cognitiva. Com isso, esperamos ter contribuído para a desmistificação de que um conceito pertence exclusivamente a uma teoria e que a história do inconsciente é muito anterior e mais vasta do que a história da Psicanálise, e igualar os dois é o mesmo que ignorar uma série de contribuições e avanços de outras áreas do conhecimento.