bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“I’m Gonna Get Busy Living”: Examining the Trajectories of Affect, Behavioral Health, and Psychological Resilience Among Persons Living With HIV in a Southeastern U.S. Health District
Authors: Hill Miranda , Huff Amber , Chumbler Neale
Published: April 2019

Internal psychological states and coping processes are significant determinants of resilience. The primary aim of this qualitative work is to provide further insight into how core affect influences the adaptability of persons living with HIV (PLWH) after diagnosis. In-depth interviews were conducted with a diverse group of PLWH in a health district located in the Southeastern United States. A deductive-inductive approach was taken while coding and analyzing, N = 18 participant narratives concerning the psychological and coping processes surrounding diagnosis and engagement in care. Active behavioral and cognitive coping after diagnosis was exhibited by PLWH expressing salient attributes of positive affect, whereas the salience of negative affect among PLWH was associated with avoidant coping and heightened distress. Our findings illuminate the beneficial role of positive affect and active coping on the health and well-being of PLWH. The study implications extend to the development and enhancement of programs designed to fortify psychological resilience.
Engaging Older Adults With Parkinson’s Disease in Physical Activity Using Technology: A Feasibility Study
Authors: Hermanns Melinda , Haas Barbara K. , Lisk Jerome
Published: April 2019

Parkinson’s disease (PD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, presents unique and daily challenges. Living with PD may limit one’s physical activity and negatively affect quality of life (QOL). No studies were identified that utilized online technology to promote health in this population. The purposes of this study were to (a) assess the feasibility of an intervention that requires wearing a physical activity tracker and participating in an online support group, and (b) examine the effect of this intervention on the self-efficacy for physical activity and QOL of older adults with PD. A 12-week longitudinal pretest/posttest design was used to assess physical activity, engagement in an online support group, self-efficacy, and QOL. A postintervention questionnaire was used to capture the participants’ ( n = 5) experience using the physical activity tracker and an electronic tablet to engage in an online support group. The sample size of this feasibility study precluded robust quantitative analysis of QOL or self-efficacy. Findings from the open-ended questionnaire suggest technology was challenging for most participants, yet it did provide social support. Teaching effective interventions to promote self-management for increasing physical activity, and consequently improving QOL, is recommended. While technology can assist, older persons with PD may experience technological challenges.
Readability of Information on Smartphone Apps for Total Hip Replacement and Total Knee Replacement Surgery Patients
Authors: Bahadori Shayan , Wainwright Thomas W , Ahmed Osman H
Published: April 2019

Background:

Readability is a vital component of health information and providing this material at an appropriate literacy level may positively influence patient experience.

Objective:

To assess the readability of the information provided within total hip replacement and total knee replacement apps to understand more about the impact this could have on patients.

Method:

A systematic search was conducted across the 5 most popular smartphone app stores: iTunes, Google Play, Windows Mobile, Blackberry App World, and Nokia Ovi. Apps were identified for screening if they: targeted total hip replacement or total knee replacement patients; were free of charge; and were in English. App readability assessment was conducted independently by 3 reviewers using the Gunning Fog Index, the Flesch Reading Ease Score, and the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level.

Results:

Fifteen apps met the inclusion criteria. Only one app was found “easy to read” (My THR).

Conclusion:

Findings suggest that the overall readability of information provided is written at a level which is difficult for patients to comprehend. App developers should engage patients in the design process of their apps, in order to enhance patient experience and for the potential impact of these innovative health technologies to be truly realized.
Diagnostic Criteria and Treatment of Acute and Chronic Periprosthetic Joint Infection of Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Authors: Walley Kempland C. , Arena Christopher B. , Juliano Paul J. , Aynardi Michael C.
Published: April 2019

Background:

Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is a serious complication that results in significant consequences to the patient and threatens the survival of the ankle replacement. PJI in TAA may require debridement, placement of antibiotic spacer, revision arthroplasty, conversion to arthrodesis, or potentially below the knee amputation. While the practice of TAA has gained popularity in recent years, there is some minimal data regarding wound complications in acute or chronic PJI of TAA. However, of the limited studies that describe complications of PJI of TAA, even fewer studies describe the criteria used in diagnosing PJI. This review will cover the current available literature regarding total ankle arthroplasty infection and will propose a model for treatment options for acute and chronic PJI in TAA.

Methods:

A review of the current literature was conducted to identify clinical investigations in which prosthetic joint infections occurred in total ankle arthroplasty with associated clinical findings, radiographic imaging, and functional outcomes. The electronic databases for all peer-reviewed published works available through January 31, 2018, of the Cochrane Library, PubMed MEDLINE, and Google Scholar were explored using the following search terms and Boolean operators: “total ankle replacement” OR “total ankle arthroplasty” AND “periprosthetic joint infection” AND “diagnosis” OR “diagnostic criteria.” An article was considered eligible for inclusion if it concerned diagnostic criteria of acute or chronic periprosthetic joint infection of total ankle arthroplasty regardless of the number of patients treated, type of TAA utilized, conclusion, or level of evidence of study.

Results:

No studies were found in the review of the literature describing criteria for diagnosing PJI specific to TAA.

Conclusions:

Literature describing the diagnosis and treatment of PJI in TAA is entirely reliant on the literature surrounding knee and hip arthroplasty. Because of the limited volume of total ankle arthroplasty in comparison to knee and hip arthroplasty, no studies to our knowledge exist describing diagnostic criteria specific to total ankle arthroplasty with associated reliability. Large multicenter trials may be required to obtain the volume necessary to accurately describe diagnostic criteria of PJI specific to TAA.

Level of Evidence:

Level III, systematic review.
The impact of comorbid depression in chronic rhinosinusitis on post-operative sino-nasal quality of life and pain following endoscopic sinus surgery
Authors: Ospina Javier , Liu Guiping , Crump Trafford , Sutherland Jason M. , Janjua Arif
Published: April 2019

Background

Depression and chronic pain are debilitating disorders that co-exist with many chronic diseases. Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is no exception. Nonetheless, little is known about the association between these co-related conditions and the treatment of CRS. The objective of this study is to measure outcomes following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) in CRS patients reporting significant pre-operative depression and pain.

Methods

This is a prospective longitudinal cohort study examining patients with CRS who had failed maximal medical therapy and subsequently underwent ESS. Participants completed a several patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments pre-operatively and 6 months post-operatively. The PROs included the Sinonasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22), the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) measuring symptoms of depression and an assessment of chronic pain using the pain intensity (P), interference with enjoyment of life (E) and general (G) activity instrument, the PEG instrument.

Results

The study had 142 participants complete their pre-operative and post-operative surveys. The participation rate was 40.1% among eligible patients. The prevalence of at least moderate depression was 22 patients (15.5%) among participants. Compared with non-depressed participants, the pre-operative sino-nasal disease burden and pain scores were higher among depressed participants ( p <  0.001) and the gain in health following surgery was smaller ( p <  0.001).

Conclusions

Pre-operative disease burden is higher among depressed patients. Post-operative gains in sino-nasal quality of life attributable to endoscopic sinus surgery were significantly smaller among depressed participants. Pre-operative screening for depression could identify opportunities for medical intervention and improve outcomes among CRS patients.
Synrift evaporite deposition and structural characterization of the onshore Alagoas subbasin
Authors: Martins Gabriela Salomão , Mohriak Webster Ueipass , Destro Nivaldo
Published: April 2019

The Sergipe-Alagoas Basin, situated in the north-east Brazilian margin, has a long tradition of oil and gas production and the presence and distribution of evaporites play an important role in petroleum systems in the basin. However, little research has focused on the structural evolution of the older, synrift evaporitic sections of the basin. We have focused explicitly in the detailed subsurface structural characterization of the rift in the Alagoas subbasin and the distribution of the Early Aptian evaporites. To accomplish this objective, we interpreted selected 2D and 3D seismic and well data located in two areas known as the Varela Low (VL) and Fazenda Guindaste Low (FGL). We identified diverse deformation styles in those two basin depocenters. Our interpretation indicates that VL consists of a half-graben with a significant rollover structure, controlled by two listric northeast–southwest border faults. The deformation in the hanging wall is also accommodated by release faults and minor antithetic faults. In this depocenter, we mapped in the seismic and the well data an older evaporitic sequence within the Coqueiro Seco Fm., known as Horizonte Salt. This evaporitic section occurs in the internal part of the VL half graben, where it is limited by release and antithetic faults. Significant salt strata growing toward the antithetic fault is observed. Whereas, the FGL represents a graben elongated along the north-east direction and is controlled by several types of structures. We recognized normal synthetic and antithetic faults, transfer zones, release faults, and rollover anticlines in the seismic throughout this depocenter. We mapped an evaporitic section within the Maceió Fm., known as Paripueira Salt, which consists of disconnected salt bodies, restricted to the hanging walls of synrift faults.
Modeling and optimization of multi-layer aggregate production planning
Authors: Aziz Ridwan Al , Paul Himangshu Kumar , Karim Touseef Mashrurul , Ahmed Imtiaz , Azeem Abdullahil
Published: April 2019

Aggregate production planning has attracted the attention of researchers for quite a long time now; and the continued researches depict the significance and scope for improvement in this arena. Here, a multi-product, multi-level and multi-period model has been formulated to identify the required aggregate plan for meeting the forecast demand, by regulating production rates, inventory, workforce, various production costs, and other controllable variables. Several new contributing factors, such as costs related to material handling, raw material inventory and worker training have been included in the objective function and constraint equations to make the model more realistic. A case study has been presented for a cosmetics and toiletries manufacturer in Bangladesh. Eventually, the problem has been solved using Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization approach. The solution illustrates that the model can be applied in a real world scenario to enhance productivity and profitability.
First record of Leptus sp. (Latreille) (Acari: Erythraeidae) parasitizing horse fly (Diptera: Tabanidae) from Marambaia Island, Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Authors: Guimaraes Ronald Rodrigues , Guimarães-Júnior Ronald Rodrigues , Storti Rodrigues Harlan Ronald , Guimarães Roney Rodrigues , Carvalho Raimundo Wilson
Published: April 2019

Abstract. This scientific note refers to the first record of a larvae of mite of genus Leptus (Acari: Erythraeidae) found parasitizing a specimen of horsefly (Diptera: Tabanidae) on Marambaia Island, Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Primeiro registro de Leptus sp. (Latreille) (Acari: Erythraeidae) parasitando mutuca (Diptera: Tabanidae) da Ilha da Marambaia, Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro, BrasilResumo. Esta nota científica se refere ao primeiro registro de uma larva de ácaro do gênero Leptus (Acari: Erythraeidae) encontrada parasitando um espécime de mutuca(Diptera: Tabanidae) na Ilha de Marambaia, Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
Influence of abiotic factors on the resistance of plants to insects
Authors: Pinto Ciro Pedro Guidotti , Ongaratto Sabrina
Published: April 2019

Abstract. Plant resistance is considered as an important pillar of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), being a highly targeted method since is a less harmful method to the environment, if compared to other tactics such as chemical control. Abiotic factors are those related to the environment and have a direct influence on the dynamics of interaction between insects and plants. The abiotic factors such as altitude, temperature, humidity, luminosity, wind and soil fertility, among others, do not act alone, but in a complex net that leads insect population dynamics in agroecosystems. How the variations of these factors can be studied in the same context? First, it is important to consider how each abiotic factors act separately and then in a coexistence influence over the populations dynamics of insects and plants. In this study, the literature about the influence of abiotic factors on insect herbivory has been reviewed, focusing mainly on the mechanisms in which the plants use in the defense against insects.Influência de fatores abióticos na resistência de plantas a insetos Resumo. A resistência de plantas é considerada um importante pilar no contexto do Manejo Integrado de Pragas (MIP), sendo um método bastante visado por ser menos nocivo ao meio ambiente, quando comparado a outras táticas como o controle químico. Os fatores abióticos são aqueles relacionados ao ambiente e têm influência direta na dinâmica de interação entre insetos e plantas. Os fatores abióticos como altitude, temperatura, umidade, luminosidade, ventos e fertilidade do solo, por exemplo, não atuam sozinhos, mais sim em um complexo de fatores coexistentes que regem as dinâmicas populacionais nos diversos agroecosistemas. Como as variações destes fatores podem ser estudadas em um mesmo contexto? Primeiramente, é importante conhecer como cada uma atua individualmente para então contextualizar em uma situação de coexistência sobre as dinâmicas populacionais de insetos e plantas. Neste artigo, a literatura sobre a influência de fatores abióticos na herbivoria de insetos foi revisada, focando principalmente nos mecanismos em que as plantas utilizam na defesa contra insetos.
Hazelnuts as Source of Bioactive Compounds and Health Value Underestimated Food
Authors: NUNZIO MATTIA DI
Published: April 2019

Hazelnut (HN) has found its way into nontraditional foods due to the recognition of its nutritional and nutraceutical properties. Among nut species, hazelnut plays a major role in human nutrition and health because of its special composition of fat (mainly oleic acid), dietary fibre, vitamins (vitamin E), minerals, phytosterols (mainly β-sitosterol), and antioxidant phenolics. In particular, lipids represent 60% of its dry weight and are mainly represented by triacylglycerols where the main fatty acids are oleic and linoleic acids. Furthermore,HN oil is an exceptional source of specific bioactive compounds as tocopherols, mainly α-tocopherol. Besides a favourable fatty acid profile and high tocopherols content, HNs are also a source of minerals and phytosterols, where potassium and β-sitosterol are the major ones. In addition, the presence of several phenolic antioxidants such as mono- and oligomericflavan 3-ols has been reported. HNs represent a very interesting food, and their nutritional and health value need to be further evidenced in intervention trials. In addition, the use of HN by-products as new functional ingredient represents an important challenge for the sector and the food industry.
Childhood Obesity and the Basis for Child Nutrition Programmes in Kindergartens of Saudi Arabia
Authors: EID NOURA M S
Published: April 2019

Childhood obesity is increasing in the Middle East and across the globe, due to several environmental factors found in schools and at home. Therefore, implementing Child Nutrition Programmes in schools is essential to deliver nutrition education, school meals, and training to children, teachers and caregivers. We have designed a qualitative study on focus groups using interview-based questionnaires, which was applied to48 kindergartens, 20 parents, two bookstores and 12 global nutrition consulting companies. SPSS 21 was used to analyse the frequency and percentages of the data. This study focused on the barriers and factors that will contribute to the successful implementation of Child Nutrition Programmes in the kinder gardens of Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, the respondents showed positive attitudes towards developing child nutrition programmes with the following activities: nutrition education for children, training/workshops for teachers and parents and meal planning for healthy meals at home. According to global consulting companies, the greatest obstacles to the delivery of nutrition programmes to educational institutions are lack of awareness, cost coverage and high resistance and reluctance. Parent pressure, marketing uniqueness and awareness generation should be addressed prior to the programme’s implementation to facilitate programme appreciation and parental acknowledgement. Finally, support from the government and non-government organisations will facilitate the successful implementation of the Child Nutrition Programmes thereby reducing the incidence of childhood obesity in the kinder gardens of Saudi Arabia.
Trends of Food Supply and Nutrient Intake in South Korea Over the Past 30 Years
Authors: KIM JONG-GYU , KIM JOONG-SOON , KIM JEONG - GYOO
Published: April 2019

Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate food supply and consumption trends in South Korea over the past 30 years (1980 to 2010). Methods: We used time series data on Food Balance Sheets of Korea and the National Health and Nutrition Survey from Korea Statistics. Regression analysis was performed for trends of food supply and demand, and t-test for the gender difference in nutrient intake. Results: The annual supply of cereals, rice and starch roots per person has decreased, while that of meat, fish and shellfish, eggs, milk, and fats and oils has increased
(p < 0.05), respectively. These changes effect on nutrient intake: rice consumption has declined to one-third of total energy intake, however, the energy intake from lipid sources has increased up to 20% in the 2000s.The nutrient intake levels are mostly sufficient to meet the recommended intake, but calcium intake is below the recommended level and sodium is three times above the recommended level. These problems are found in both genders, and males take in more calories and sodium than females (p < 0.05). Conclusion: These changes in food consumption and supply resulted in lowering both quantities based food self-sufficiency rate and self-sufficiency of nutrition supply. It is therefore suggested that the supply of agricultural products should be stable and quality competitiveness in supply should be improved. Also, measures and strategies in promoting rice consumption are required, such as promoting healthy diet via nutrition education and disseminating healthy traditional Korean food.
Conditions Surrounding Beverage Consumption by the French
Authors: LECERF JEAN-MICHEL , MATHIOT LOUIS , HEBEL PASCALE
Published: April 2019

Drinking of beverages is often studied from the perspective of fluid intake or nutritional input, but rarely in terms of the nature and type of the drinks consumed. Yet the choice of drinks consumed is highly influenced by contexts relating to social, behavioral and psycho-emotional factors that are specific for each type of beverage, the associated setting, and the individual. To analyze this, we conductedtwo quantitativesurveys regarding beverage consumption with two samples representative of the French population that had a similar size and age group (20 – 54 years of age). Drinking categories were defined and analyzed by Principal Components Analysis according to two axes (non-alcoholic soft drinks – alcoholic and hot drinks – fruit juice). The benefit sought for each type of beverage and the circumstances associated with a specific type of beverage (social experience) were identified, and this allowed each type of beverage to be clearly categorized. These findings provide new perspectives in terms of educational and public health strategies.
Hydrogen Peroxide and Dicarbonyl Compounds Concentration in Honey Samples from Different Botanical Origins and Altitudes in the South of Saudi Arabia
Authors: MOHAMMED MOHAMMED ELIMAM AHAMED , ALARGANI WED , SULEIMAN MOHAMED A.A. , AL-GRAMAH HAMED ALI
Published: April 2019

Different factors are known to affect the chemical constituents of the bees honey including the climate and the floral origin. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of floral origin and altitude on some physiochemical properties of honey samples from the south western part of Saudi Arabia. The investigated physiochemical properties were the pH, conductivity and the concentration of hydrogen peroxide and dicarbonyl molecules. Fifteen Ziziphus spina christi honey samples were collected from three different altitudes in Asir Region (113, 317 and 511 meters above sea level) and twenty fiveAcacia spp honey samples (14, 113, 567, 576 and 2247 meters above sea level). Honey pollens were analyzed to confirm the botanical origin of the honey samples. The pH and conductivity of the honey were determined and compared to three honey standards (Gulf countries standards, CODEX and USA national honey board). The hydrogen peroxide percentage (ww) was determined by titration with ceric sulfate and ferroin as indicator while the dicarbonyls were determined as glyoxal equivalent using spectrophotometer. The pH and conductivity were measured using pH meter and conductometer. The SPSS version 20 program was used for the analysis of the obtained results. The honey samples contained high amounts of the plants pollens and the pH and conductivity were within the standards ranges. The Ziziphus honey was characterized by significantly high mean percentage of hydrogen peroxide (3.9% ± 2.2) compared to the Acacia honey (2.5% ± 0.83) and the Acacia honey contained the highest mean concentration of the dicarbonyl molecules (278.7mg/100g ± 278.4) compared to (147.6mg/ 100g ± 93.2) in the Ziziphus honey. Regarding the effect of altitude, the high altitudes were characterized by low concentrations of hydrogen peroxides and high concentration of dicarbonyl molecules. The altitude significantly increased the dicarbonyl molecules concentration and significantly decreased the hydrogen peroxide percentage.The Ziziphus honey was characterized by significant high percentage of hydrogen peroxide while the Acacia honey was characterized by significant high concentration of dicarbonyl molecules.
Dietary intake and Biochemical Indicators and their association with Wound Healing Process among Adult Burned Patients in the Gaza Strip
Authors: HAMMAD SAMAR M. , NASER IHAB A. , TALEB MAHMMOUD H. , ABUTAIR AYMAN S.
Published: April 2019

Burn is a traumatic injury that causes immunological, endocrine, inflammatory, many metabolic responses and emotional stress which can affect dietary, micronutrients and antioxidants intake, which in turn have effects on recovery outcomes. To investigate the role of the nutrition and dietary intake on the progression of the different stages of the healing process among burned patients in Gaza strip. One hundred burned adult patients (36males and 64 females) were enrolled in this cross-sectional clinic-based study at Médecins Sans Frontières/ France clinics in Gaza Strip. Pretested interview questionnaires, Food Frequency Questionnaires, 24 hour dietary recall, anthropometric measures, and biochemical tests were used to assess dietary, health, and healing score among burned patients. This study reported positive association between Magnesium (χ2=8.700, p=0.013), Copper (χ2=60.916, p=<0.0001), and Vitamin C (χ2=91.684, p=<0.0001)) with healing score. The results reported that the protein and energy intake were significantly lower (< 0.001) than the recommendations for both components, which might explain the higher prevalence of moderate healing (65%) among the participants. The adequacy of micronutrients such as Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin C might be associated with positive wound healing outcomes. Consumption of healthy food is very important for healing process among burned patients. There is a real need for planned and well-balanced meals for burned patients.
Food Insecurity in Obese Adolescent Females in Tehran Schools: An Examination of Anthropometric and Socio-Economic Factors
Authors: MOTLAGH AHMAD REZA DOROSTI , AZADBAKHT LEILA , KABOLI NAYERE ESMAEIL
Published: April 2019

Background: Obesity and its complications affect much of the population of the world today. In addition to physical complications, psychological complications also increase with increasing obesity. It has always been important to pay attention to the growing trend of childhood obesity, which is a factor in adulthood obesity and future chronic illnesses. Today, one of the factors that have been identified as effective in weight gain and obesity in urban communities is food insecurity, which is not merely a lack of food but also includes related factors such as upbringing, behaviour, psychosocial adaptation, and physical activity. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of food insecurity on anthropometric indicators and other relevant factors in obese girls aged 11 to 14 years. Method: In this study, 452 obese female students aged 11 to 14 years, who had BMI more than 2SD above the WHO 2007 reference point, were randomly selected from several schools in three areas of Tehran. After obtaining written consent, demographic information and food security information was collected using a General and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) questionnaire. Anthropometric indices and fat percentage were also measured, based on skinfold and by callipers. Finally, the data were analyzed using SPSS software. Results: There were significant differences between the level of father's education (p=0.004), mother's education (p<0.001), family economic status (p<0.001), and home ownership (p<0.001) in the two groups, food secure and insecure. There were also significant differences between height (p=0.02) and weight (p=0.03) in both groups. Also, according to an alternative 4-group food security categorization (secure, insecure without hunger, insecure with mild hunger, and severe hunger), significant differences were observed only in terms of father's job (p=0.004), father's education (p=0.001), mother's education (p<0.001), family economic status (p<0.001) and home ownership (p<0.001). Conclusion: There were significant associations between parents' occupation and education status, home ownership, household economic status, height and weight of children, and household food security status.
Consultores ad-hoc
Authors: Vilela Ana Maria Jacó
Published: April 2019

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Editorial
Authors: Jacó-Vilela Ana Maria , Degani-Carneiro Filipe , Vasconcellos Maira Allucham Goulart Naves Trevisan
Published: April 2019

Ana Maria Jacó-Vilela, Filipe Degani-Carneiro, Maira Allucham Goulart Naves Trevisan Vasconcellos
História da Psicologia, por quê?
Authors: Mota Ana Maria Del Grossi Ferreira , Cara Bianca Dos Santos , Miranda Rodrigo Lopes
Published: April 2019

Recorrentemente, o psicólogo-historiador se vê diante da questão, endereçada por seus pares ou alunos: por que estudar História da Psicologia? Tal questão é tão recorrente que livros-texto de História da Psicologia reservam um espaço para apresentar respostas, justificativas, a tal provocação. Diante disso, este artigo endereça uma resposta a tal questão, a partir da hipótese de que a História da Psicologia é uma ferramenta para compreensão de rupturas e permanências de fenômenos históricos vinculados aos campos Psi e, esta compreensão, nos auxilia em uma visão mais crítica do presente. Para atingir tal objetivo, são apresentados dois exemplos de questões históricas, mais ainda contemporâneas, na Psicologia brasileira: (a) a definição de campos de atuação e técnicas de atuação do psicólogo e (b) discursos e práticas normatizantes com pessoas homossexuais. Assim, a partir de tais exemplos que nos permitem ver a história na Psicologia e, também, a Psicologia na história, conclui-se que a História da Psicologia pode, sim, contribuir com uma análise mais crítica do momento presente. Para tanto, faz-se necessário a pesquisa em História da Psicologia e o ensino de sua história, para uma formação crítica do psicólogo brasileiro.
Contribuições da Psicologia à educação: a crítica social de Dante Moreira Leite
Authors: Zampronha Maria Amélia Güllnitz , Sass Odair
Published: April 2019

Discute-se, aqui, as contribuições da Psicologia, elaborada por Dante Moreira Leite, importante intelectual e psicólogo brasileiro, para a educação. O objetivo é analisar a crítica social realizada pelo pesquisador, quanto aos seus potenciais e limites, relacionando-a com as principais conclusões da teoria crítica da sociedade, conforme os autores da primeira geração. Constata-se que Dante debate problemas fundamentais da educação nacional, com destaque para seus estudos acerca dos conceitos de ideologia e preconceito, evidenciando que as manifestações de tais conceitos são psicológicas, mas as origens são sociais. Dante elaborou, então, proposições com o intuito de motivar o aluno, mantendo-o na escola e promovendo o seu aprendizado, de melhor preparar o professor, bem como para propugnar medidas pedagógicas, até hoje em discussão. No entanto, nota-se que suas proposições se voltam mais para a adaptação à ordem social vigente do que à crítica dessa ordem.
La mujer golpeada en la Argentina. Derivas entre Estado, sociedad y psicología (1983-1995)
Authors: Oddera Mariela González
Published: April 2019

Neste artigo, reconstruímos a maneira como a categoria mulher maltratada surgiu na psicologia argentina, numa circulação peculiar entre a sociedade civil e o Estado. A partir da abordagem da história crítica da psicologia com as contribuições da história recente, analisamos a recepção no cenário local, na interligação da agenda de direitos humanos com o ideário feminista. Analisamos como a violência de gênero foi incluída na agenda governamental, no ativismo feminista e na produção teórica da psicologia. Incluímos a solidariedade e as diferenças entre essas áreas, levando em conta as representações e valores envolvidos nos usos das diferentes categorias.
Relationships and Sex Education: We Have Come a Long Way
Authors: Feuchtwang Anna
Published: April 2019

There are still challenges ahead, but the relationships and sex education and health education guidance is a step in the right direction to helping children grow up healthier and happier, says Anna Feuchtwang
Supporting you colleagues this coming Nurses' Day
Authors: Steiner Paul
Published: April 2019

The Cavell Nurses' Trust offers support for nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants who face hardship. The charity's #RaiseYourWhisks campaign aims to raise funds during a week of action taking place from the 5th to the 12th of May.
Spring parasite update 2019
Authors: Stokes Laura , Wright Ian
Published: April 2019

With spring returning we are into the start of milder weather, encouraging parasite activity. Uncertainties remain regarding Brexit and the effects on pet travel, and this is reflected in the queries directed towards ESCCAP. The results of the Big Flea Project are out, and make interesting reading. This article provides an update on the state of parasite activity as reflected in queries to ESCCAP during the first quarter of 2019.
Basic principles of anaesthesia of small mammals: part 1
Authors: Scarabelli Stefania , Nardini Giordano
Published: April 2019

Anaesthesia of small mammals (rabbits, ferrets and rodents) is associated with a higher risk compared with anaesthesia of dogs and cats. Clinical history and pre-anaesthetic assessment are often not as accurate as in cats and dogs, and underlying subclinical pathologies may be unrevealed. Additionally, anatomical and physiological characteristics typical of some of these species may contribute to anaesthesia-related mortality. Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and rats are prey animals, highly susceptible to stress: a quiet environment must be offered during the perioperative period and intramuscular premedication can help reducing stress related to intravenous cannulation and induction of general anaesthesia. Challenging endotracheal intubation and (in herbivores) the high risk of post-operative ileus are important considerations when anaesthetising these species. Finally, monitoring of temperature and of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems must be performed not only intraoperatively but also during the recovery period until the patient is fully awake.
30 hours: Trying to keep the focus on high quality
Authors: Hart Karen
Published: April 2019

While sector organisations continue to make the case that 30 hours funding does not cover the cost of training, Karen Hart examines where skills are lacking and looks at how this can be addressed.
Following a pattern
Authors: Clarke Jenni
Published: April 2019

Identifying patterns in the natural and man-made worlds is a great way to develop an awareness of sequencing and basic geometry, as well as developing vocabulary and powers of observation.
Migration Test of Polylactic Acid Packaging that Modified with (Butyl hydroxy toluene) and (Tert butyl hydroxy quinon) Synthetic Antioxidant in Food Simulant
Authors: Hanafi Hanafi , Nurdiani Nurdiani , Melati Sirait Septilina , Nurani Widyahapsari Dhina Aprilia , Irawan Candra
Published: April 2019

Plastic as food packaging can cause environmental and health problem. One solution for this problems is by substitute conventional plastic into biodegradable plastic such as poly(lactic acid) (PLA). To improve the physical and chemical properties of PLA, synthetic antioxidant such as Butyl Hydroxyl Toluene (BHT) and Tert Butyl Hydroxyl Quinon (TBHQ) were added into PLA. The analysis was carried out on the PLA-BHT and PLA-TBHQ packaging and also food simulants before and after storage at different temperature for 10 days. The analysis included visual appearance, antioxidant activity, total phenol and overall migration. Both PLA-BHT and PLA-TBHQ packaging that were incubated at temperature 40°C had larger migration than at 29°C. The antioxidant activity and total phenol of PLA-TBHQ was higher than PLA-BHT and both of them had decreased antioxidant activity and total phenol during storage but the decreased rate at temperature 40°C was higher than at temperature 29°C.
Synthesis, Spectral Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Functionalized Hydrazones
Authors: Kasimbi D. , Reddy K.Hussain , Devanna N.
Published: April 2019

New hydrazones have been synthesized by condensing 2-acetylthiophene with acetic hydrazide and benzhydrazide. The synthesized hydrazones viz. 2-acetylthiophene acetoylhydrazone (ATAH), 2-acetylthiophene benzoylhydrazone (ATBH) are characterized in the light of physicochemical and analytical data. Structures of ATAH and ATBH are confirmed by FT-IR, 1H-NMR and Mass spectral data. The hydrazones are screened for their anti-bacterial activities against E Coli, Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aureoginos. Acetoyl hydrazones are found to show more antibacterial activity than the corresponding benzoyl hydrazones.
Recovery of Crude Oil by Chemical Flooding Method using SDS and Gum Arabic Mixtures
Authors: Sony Ahmed , Suhaimi Hamdan , Che Rose Laili
Published: April 2019

A group of chemicals known as surfactants are widely used in industries. Their presence in any formulation, albeit little, exhibited superior functionality of the end-products. The dual hydrophobic and hydrophilic moiety of the structure have been shown to be responsible for reduction of surface/ interfacial tension and formation of micelles. In this work, a chemical flooding method using sodium dodecyl sulphate, SDS and its mixture with gum arabic, were carried out to study the recovery and efficiency of extracting the residual oil from the oil reservoirs. Two sets of experiments namely SDS and its mixture with gum arabic flooding at concentrations of SDS between 0.1-0.6 percent by weight are conducted. The percentage of gum arabic used is 16 percent by weight. Results shows that the use of SDS-Gum arabic flooding method yielded higher extraction of oil about 4.0 percent compared to SDS flooding. This suggests that the use of SDS and gum Arabic mixture is more efficient in increasing the amount of oil recovery.
Structure-Based Discovery of Inhibitors Against MurE in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Authors: B. Billones Junie , T. Bangalan Marielle Alyanna
Published: April 2019

The rise of superbugs is a serious public health concern. It is estimated to kill around 10 million people a year by 2050 and will overtake cancer as the number one cause of death worldwide. One of the most prevalent drug-resistant pathogen is Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Intense efforts have been devoted to the discovery and development of anti-MRSA drug. Muramyl ligase E (MurE), an enzyme involved in the peptidoglycan biosynthesis of the bacterial cell wall, is a highly druggable target in MRSA. In this study, virtual screening of approved and experimental drugs in the Drug Bank database was performed based on a pharmacophore derived from the structure of MurE. Molecular docking was subsequently done with the top hits. The top hits and their derivatives were further evaluated for their predicted pharmacokinetics properties. This drug repurposing effort has identified four experimental drugs that are predicted to bind more strongly to MurE than the drug Fosfomycin. One of the top hits, DB01758, exhibited all the characteristics of a good drug candidate, albeit it is likely to be non-biodegradable.
Physico-chemical Investigation of Aqueous Polymer Solutions and their Application as Soft Medicinal Forms
Authors: Dzhakipbekova Nagima , Torlanova Botagoz , Dzhakipbekov Erzhan , Aykozova Laura , Bekmurzaeva Asel , Ordabek Esbol , Fatkullina Madina , Shyngisbaev Beysen
Published: April 2019

The growing demand for water-soluble polymers of the acrylic series causes the researchers' interest in the synthesis of these compounds, which ultimately allows solving the tasks of the productivity increase, finding ways to improve the quality of final products, developing new highly efficient technological processes for the synthesis of these substances and their application as soft medicinal forms.
Rheological Behavior of Biodegradable Lubricants
Authors: Stanciu Ioana
Published: April 2019

Biodegradable lubricants are of particular interest from the point of view of environmental protection. Generally, base oils for biodegradable lubricants may be: polyglycols, synthetic ester oils and vegetable oils. The vegetable oils used in this study are: oil sunflower, soybean oil and coconut oil. The rheological study was based on graphical representation of shear velocity based on shear stress using experimental data. The rheological models found in the literature are: Bingham, Casson, Ostwald-de Waele and Herschel-Bulkley. The article proposes three other rheological models of shear speed dependence on shear speed.
Formation of Copper Powders in the Cathode Half-Period of Alternating Current
Authors: Bayeshov Abduali , Bayeshova Azhar , Abizhanova Dinara , Abduvaliyeva Umida
Published: April 2019

In the proposed research paper, we considered the pattern of formation of copper powders during the polarization of electrodes by transient currents. When a copper-titanium pair of electrodes is polarized with an industrial alternating current of 50 Hz in a solution of copper (II) sulfate, it is shown that copper powders with a high current yield are formed on the surface of the titanium electrode. Under optimum conditions, the current yield is 80%. The size of the formed copper powders is 0.5-2 µm. The analysis of the obtained oscillograms showed that when titanium is used in the circuit, the asymmetrical sinusoidal current flows.
Kinetics and Thermodynamic Studies of Cu(II) Ion Adsorption Onto Synthetic Zeolite Synthesized from Coal Fly Ash: Effect of the Co-Ions to the Total Adsorption
Authors: Zakaria Ahmad , Djasmasari Witri , Rochaeni Henny , Purwamargapratala Yustinus , Supriyono Supriyono
Published: April 2019

Study of kinetics and thermodynamic of Cu(II) ion adsorption onto synthetic zeolite made of coal fly ash have been investigated. The aim of this research was to define the kinetics model and thermodynamic parameters such as Gibbs free energy (DG°), entropy (DS°), and enthalpy (DH°) of adsorption process of Cu(II) ion by synthetic zeolite made of coal fly ash. The effect of the presence of coexisting ion to the efficiency of Cu(II)adsorption had also been investigated. The experimental conditions were 5, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90 minutes for the contact times and 27, 32, 37, 42°C for the temperature. The kinetics data were evaluated using a first-order and a pseudo second-order Lagergren equation. The results revealed that the kinetics data had good correlation with the pseudo second-order kinetics model. Thermodynamic studies indicated that the adsorption process was spontaneous with the increase in entropy and decrease in Gibbs energy. The coexisting Pb(II) or Mn(II) ions decreased the Cu(II) ion adsorption onto synthetic zeolite, but increased the total adsorption capacities.
Estimation the Sorption Capacity of Chemically Modified Chitosan Toward Cadmium Ion in Wastewater Effluents
Authors: Alabbad Eman A.
Published: April 2019

This study aimed to investigation of Cd(II) ion removal from wastewater using chitosan-vanillin as sorbent I and chitosan-ortho-vanillin as sorbent II under various experimental conditions. The influence of pH, initial Cd(II) ion concentrations and isotherm studies, temperature and thermodynamic studies, adsorbent mass, adsorption time and kinetic studies on the sorption process have been studied using different experiments. The residual ion quantity is estimated through atomic absorption spectrometry. The maximum Cd(II) ion removal is obtained at pH 6 with highest uptake of ions after agitation for 2 hours. Langmuir isotherm model represented the most suitable for the experimental data and the maximum adsorbing capacity was 20.704 mg g-1 and 51.020 mg g-1 for sorbents I and II, respectively. Results of this study suggest that chemisorption is a step of rate-determining and the thermodynamic studies revealed that the nature of uptake sorption process is endothermic and spontaneous.
Investigation of Acid and Enzyme Wheat Straw Hydrolysis for Obtaining Polysaccharides
Authors: Makhatov Zhaksylyk Baumanuly , Kedelbayev Bakhytzhan Shilmirzaevich , Dzhakashyeva Madina , Daulbai Amina , Doltayeva Bibilgul Zaydullayevna , Akhanov Usen , Abildayeva Roza , Kirgizbayeva Aray
Published: April 2019

The processes of acid and enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat straw in the presence of the strain Aspergillus awamori F-RKM 0719 has been studied. Enzymatic hydrolysis is the most promising method of processing plant biomass. When carrying out the enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulosic materials, the yield of sugars reaches less than 20% of the theoretically possible yield. Overcoming the physico-chemical barriers that hamper the availability of cellulose for enzymes is an important issue, the solution of which is directly related to the search for low-cost pre-treatment methods for raw materials. The effectiveness of this process determines the yield of the target product in the process of enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose and the economic feasibility of the entire technology as a whole.
Immobilization of Bacillus licheniformis using Fe3O4@SiO2 nanoparticles for the development of bacterial bioreactor
Authors: Nadi Ayoub , Melloul Marouane , Boukhriss Aicha , El-Fahime Elmostafa , Boyer Damien , Hannache Hassan , Gmouh Said
Published: April 2019

In the biotechnology field, nanoparticles with a strong magnetic moment can bring attractive and novel potentialities. They are detectable, manipulable, stimulable by a magnetic field and they could be applied as nano-tracers for medical imaging and nano-vectors for transporting therapeutic agents to a target. For our part, we applied Fe3O4 nanoparticles to immobilize bacteria of Moroccan strains in order to develop bacterial bioreactor. For this aim, we got through the synthesis and characterization of magnetite Fe3O4 nanoparticles by co-precipitation in basic medium. The obtained nanoparticles were encapsulated in silica by sol-gel process. The results of this step allowed us to use Fe3O4@SiO2 nanoparticles to immobilize Bacillus licheniformis by adsorption and separate it magnetically. The principle of this system gives us the opportunity to develop a bacterial bioreactor for industrial applications.
Mid-term radiological results of a cementless short humeral component in anatomical and reverse shoulder arthroplasty
Authors: Aibinder W. R. , Bartels D. W. , Sperling J. W. , Sanchez-Sotelo J.
Published: April 2019

Aims

Shoulder arthroplasty using short humeral components is becoming increasingly popular. Some such components have been associated with relatively high rates of adverse radiological findings. The aim of this retrospective review was to evaluate the radiological humeral bone changes and mechanical failure rates with implantation of a short cementless humeral component in anatomical (TSA) and reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA).

Patients and Methods

A total of 100 shoulder arthroplasties (35 TSA and 65 RSA) were evaluated at a mean of 3.8 years (3 to 8.3). The mean age at the time of surgery was 68 years (31 to 90). The mean body mass index was 32.7 kg/m2 (17.3 to 66.4).

Results

Greater tuberosity stress shielding was noted in 14 shoulders (two TSA and 12 RSA) and was graded as mild in nine, moderate in two, and severe in three. Medial calcar resorption was noted in 23 shoulders (seven TSA and 16 RSA), and was graded as mild in 21 and moderate in two. No humeral components were revised for loosening or considered to be loose radiologically. Nine shoulders underwent reoperation for infection (n = 3), fracture of the humeral tray (n = 2), aseptic glenoid loosening (n = 1), and instability (n = 3). No periprosthetic fractures occurred.

Conclusion

Implantation of this particular short cementless humeral component at the time of TSA or RSA was associated with a low rate of adverse radiological findings on the humeral side at mid-term follow-up. Our data do not raise any concerns regarding the use of a short stem in TSA or RSA. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2019;101-B:610–614.