bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Glycemic control and coping with stress in type 2 diabetes patients
Authors: Celik Seyitoglu Duygu , Gunes Gulsen , Gokce Ayse , Tekin Çigdem
Published: January 2018

Background: The purpose of the study is finding out how the “style of coping with stress” in type 2 diabetes patients is influenced by glycemic control.Methods: The study was conducted in cross-sectional design and conducted on 182 Type 2 Diabetes patients who applied to the endocrinology department of a university hospital. The Coping Styles Inventory (CSI) was used in the study. The t Test, One-WayAnova, Mann Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis Testes were used in the analyses.Results: The problem oriented style point median of the patients according to gender were 29 (15-46) in women, and 31 (14-48) in men (p<0.05); the emotion oriented style median values were 24 (5-40) in women, and 21 (4-35) in men (p<0.05). The submissive styles sub-scale point median according to the educational levels of the participants was found to be significantly higher in the illiterate and primary school graduate group when compared with the others (p<0.05). A reverse-proportional relation was found between the use of self confident style sub-scale of the patients and the HbA1c levels (p<0.05).Conclusions: It has been determined in our study that men use the problem oriented style coping with stres behaviors, and women use emotion oriented coping with stres behaviors. As the HbA1c levels of the patients increased, their coping self confident style sub-scale scores of them decrease. Glycemic control of diabetes patients must be ensured regularly in order to enable them to cope with stress.
Prevalence of diabetes and associated dietary risk factors among adults in tea garden areas of Dibrugarh district
Authors: Das Jyotirmoy , Sarma Ratna , Baruah Rupali , Boruah Manjit
Published: January 2018

Background: Diabetes is an important public health problem. Recent studies in India indicate rising trends of diabetes. The tea growing populations are marginalized and thus it is seen that they have a poor access to health care facilities. The present study has been conducted to estimate the prevalence of Diabetes and its association with dietary risk factors among adults in tea garden areas of Dibrugarh district. Methods: A community based cross sectional study among adults in tea garden areas of Dibrugarh district was done. The sample size was calculated to be 400 using the formula, n=4pq/d2 considering prevalence to be 50% and 10% relative error. Results: Out of the 400 study participants, the prevalence of Diabetes was found to be 7.5%.The prevalence of Diabetes was found to be associated with intake of rice, dals, roti, green leafy vegetables, fruits, refined oil, roots and tuber, fish and salted tea (p<0.05). Conclusions: From the findings of the study it was concluded that the prevalence of Diabetes among adults in tea garden areas of Dibrugarh district was similar to that of general population.
Assessment of cardiovascular risk among adults in a rural area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu
Authors: A. Velavan , Vasudevan Jyothi , S. Arun , Purty Anil J. , A. Vincent
Published: January 2018

Background: Increasing longevity of the world’s population has resulted in a shift in the disease patterns prevalent hitherto. The worst affected are the middle and low- income countries including India. The genetic make-up of Indians render them highly susceptible to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes at a much earlier age with resultant higher mortality rates. Thus, low- cost early detection, and innovative, customized preventive strategies are the need of the hour. Methods: In this cross- sectional study, we have used the WHO/ISH risk prediction charts tailor – made for the SEAR D region, to assess the cardiovascular risk of a rural population aged above 40 years. Data regarding multiple cardiovascular risk factors were collected using a pre- defined and pre-tested questionnaire, from 400 participants, including other variables like BP and anthropometric measurements. The data were entered in Microsoft excel and analysed using SPSS- ver16. Results: We found that 14.5% of the population had more than 10% risk of cardiovascular diseases and 41.5% were in stage I or II hypertension. People who belonged to the class II SES, use of oral tobacco, saturated cooking oils and sedentary lifestyle was found to be associated with high CV risk. However the association of CV risk with other risk factors like smoking and BMI was inconsistent. Conclusions: There is an increasing trend of cardiovascular risk in rural areas of Tamil Nadu and risk factors like higher socio economic class, use of oral tobacco, saturated cooking oils and sedentary occupation were found to be associated with high CV risk.
Non-communicable disease risk factor profile among Fishermen community of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu: a cross sectional study
Authors: Annadurai Kalaivani , Balan Nithiya , Ranaganathan Karnaboopathy
Published: January 2018

Background: Owing to growing epidemic of non communicable diseases (NCD), identification of risk factor profile is one of the high-priority actions required in reducing NCDs. Further, fishermen community possesses unique characteristics of a folk society despite the urban environment around it. Since major portion of the life of fishermen is spent at sea with bizarre sleep and eating pattern, their risk profile for non-communicable disease are different from general population. The objectives of the study were to assess the prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among fishermen community in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu; to identify the association of the NCD risk factors with socio-demographic and occupational characteristics of the study participants. Methods: This was a descriptive cross sectional study conducted among 210 adult male Fishermen community of Kovalam, Kalpakkam and Mahabalipuram, of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu during May to October, 2016 using a semi-structured questionnaire and all the participants were motivated to undergo laboratory investigations. Results: Prevalence of smoking tobacco form, smokeless tobacco use and alcohol use were 17.1%, 22.9% and 61.4% respectively. Mean blood pressure observed in our study was 120.14/77.86 mm Hg. Prevalence of hypertension was 39.05% and 13.3% were having abdominal obesity. Conclusions: NCD risk factors like hypertension, alcohol use was quite high in this fishermen community and it needs further evaluation.
Gender differences in developmental assets profile of college going youth: a report from India
Authors: Satheesan Sisira , Hameed Noufal
Published: January 2018

Background: Recent years have seen a paradigm shift in the way development during young age is considered where the focus of attention has moved from the deficit based approaches to one that of strength based. Among the various strength based approaches in youth development, developmental assets profile has achieved a prominent place. The present study is aimed at providing a preliminary evaluation of developmental assets on a group of young people from Kerala State, India. Methods: One hundred and forty (63 females, 77 males) participants were assessed on developmental assets profile survey. Results: Of the sample, 6.4%, 58.6%, 33.6%, and 1.4% of youth fell in the thriving, adequate, vulnerable, and challenged categories, respectively. Analysis of composite internal assets showed that 15.7%, 47.9%, 33.5%, and 2.9%, fell in the thriving, adequate, vulnerable, and challenged categories respectively. In the external assets scores, this was 22.1%, 49.3%, 27.9%, and 0.7%. Significant gender differences were found in the number of total internal, external, and total assets reported. Conclusions: The present study is one of the first studies attempting to assess the developmental assets profile of the college going youth in India and to analyse the gender differences on the same. This way, the study provides a preliminary, nonetheless important understanding about the developmental assets profile of a sample of college going youth.
Assessment of risk factors of non- communicable diseases among healthcare workers in Nelamangala: a cross sectional study
Authors: Ahmed Mohamed Tanveer , Jadhav Jyothi , Sobagaiah Ranganath Timmanahalli
Published: January 2018

Background: India is facing a new challenge of epidemiological health transition where the disease spectrum has changed from communicable diseases to non-communicable diseases. Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, stroke and cardiovascular diseases have emerged as major public health problems. Health care workers considered as mentors to general public are becoming victims to these life style disorders. Hence this study was conducted to assess the risk factors of non-communicable diseases among health care workers.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out for a period of 2 months- October to November 2016 among 120 health care workers working under the primary health centre’s of Nelamangala. Data was collected by interview method using NCD’s risk factors survey India questionnaire.Results: Among 120 study subjects, males were 14 (11.7%) and females were 106 (88.3%). The mean age of study subjects was 39.19 (8.62). Anganwadi workers were 57 (47.50%), 35 (29.10%) were ASHA workers, 8 (6.60%) were senior health assistants and 20 (16.66%) were junior health assistants. Among these 11 (9.2%) had hypertension. 75 (62.5%) had abnormal waist-hip ratio. 33.3% were overweight and 8.3% were obese.Conclusions: There was an association between physical activity and development of risk factors of NCD’s. Most of them are exposed to second hand smoke i.e. passive smoking. Improved literacy status and creation of awareness about the risk factors and sedentary lifestyle among the health care professionals can protect them for Non communicable diseases.
Awareness and satisfaction of mothers of under six children residing in the urban field practice area of Burdwan Medical College and Hospital regarding the services rendered by Anganwadi centers: a cross sectional study
Authors: Banerjee Shibasish , Naskar Somnath , Mitra Kaushik , Nandi Chinmay
Published: January 2018

Background: Integrated child development services (ICDS) is the foremost symbol of India’s commitment to her children. The present study was done to assess the awareness of mothers of under six children residing in the urban field practice area regarding the services rendered by the Anganwadi Centres (AWC), to find out the satisfaction of mothers of under six children regarding quality of care received and to ascertain the availability of infrastructure and logistics of AWCs catering to the urban field practice area.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was done at Alamganj, Purba Bardhaman, from October 2015 to December 2015 among mothers of under six children and AWCs located there. Mothers were interviewed, with the use of a predesigned and pretested schedule for assessing awareness and satisfaction of beneficiaries and predesigned, pretested check lists for infrastructure and logistics availability. The study was done after getting ethical approval. Data were analysed by SPSS 20.Results: Out of 3 AWCs 2 were pucca and 1 kutcha-pucca with poor sanitary facility. All the mothers were within 19-30 years age group. Immunization, nutrition and health education services were known to 98.2% mother. Only 57.1% and 48.2% mothers were aware of PSE and health check-up respectively. 73.3% mother preferred cooked food and rest raw food, 78.6% mothers were satisfied with amount of food and 71.4% were satisfied with quality. Bad taste and improper cooking were main reason behind non-acceptability.Conclusions: Findings of the study were better than earlier studies but still there were much scope for improvement in infrastructure, training and supervision.
Assessment of nutritional status of primary school children in urban field practice area, Vijayapura
Authors: Yankanchi Sandeep G. , Ganganahalli Praveen , Udgiri Rekha , Patil Shailaja S.
Published: January 2018

Background: Children are nature`s gift and fountain of life. They are future citizens and their health is nation`s wealth. There is a meaningful saying that ‘nation marches on tiny feet of young children and no nation without due love and attention paid to its children will lead to social and economic development. By promoting their good health we will be strengthening the development of the family, nation and world. As per National Family Health Survey IV, 38.4% children in India are stunted, 21% wasted and nearly 35.7% are under weight. Karnataka has a prevalence of stunting (36.2%), wasting (26%) and underweight (35.2%). The objective was assessment of nutritional status of primary school children of urban field practice area. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Maddy primary school located in Dorgalli, Urban field practical area, Chandabowdi, dept. of Community Medicine, Shri B.M. Patil medical college hospital and Research centre, Vijayapura. All children were assessed for nutritional status by taking anthropometric measurement like Height, Weight and also for nutritional deficiency disorders by detailed general physical examination. Analysis was done using frequency distribution, calculation of height for age, weight for age, weight for height and classified malnutrition according to IAP and Water low’s classification. Results: Around 57% of primary school children were found to be having less weight and/or height with respect to their age and sex. Conclusions: The present finding is going to affect the growth and development primary school age children who are more vulnerable for vicious cycle of malnutrition and infection. Regular monitoring of growth of primary school children and health education session for the mothers is going to be effective in prevention of malnutrition among the children.
Adult onset Still’s disease: a diagnostic challenge
Authors: Jain Rahul , Joglekar V. K. , Jain Kriti
Published: January 2018

Adult Still’s disease (ASD) is a systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology, typically characterized by a clinical triad of daily spiking high fevers, evanescent rash, and arthritis. This report described a 26-year-old male who presented with these symptoms along with raised liver enzymes and hyperferritinemia. After ruling out systemic infections, localized infections, malignancies and other rheumatological diseases, Adult onset Still’s disease diagnosis was made according to Yamaguchi criteria (having 4 major features and 3 minor features). AOSD is a heterogeneous and rare disease and the lack of serologic markers as a true gold standard makes diagnosis difficult.
Herbal conjugation for increased binding of zinc pyrithione on hair: new treatment approach
Authors: G. V. Amruthavalli , Mukherjee Satarupa , Rajagopal Gayathri
Published: January 2018

Background: Fungal infections of scalp and hair are common now-a-days and emerging. There are various medicaments for scalp mycosis. Shampoos attained importance due ease of use. But they underperform or perform poorly due to the likely short contact time as most of them are wash off products. Selective binding of the anti-fungal agents over hair in short contact time alone can address the problem of scalp mycosis.

Methods: AAS was done to establish the adhesion of anti-fungal agents over hair and the rate of fungal colonization over hair and the extent of hair perforation were used to establish the effect of herbal conjugation in providing anti-fungal activity and blocking the parasitic conversion of fungi.

Results: Zinc adhesion was significant in Verdura anti scaling scalp shampoo and zinc pyrithione treated and no colonization and perforation was observed in Verdura anti scaling scalp shampoo and zinc pyrithione treated hair samples.

Conclusions: Present study deals with the importance of herbal conjugation technology in enhancing the targeted delivery of zinc pyrithione over hair. The present technology is important for achieving greater anti-fungal benefits from wide range of toiletry preparations due to their short contact time. 
The Impact of Occupational Stress on Job Satisfaction Among Kenyan Primary School Teachers
Authors: Jepkoech Koros Emily , Momanyi John M. , Chakua Carolyne K.
Published: January 2018

Teaching profession has been hit by high teacher turnover and attrition resulting in shortage of teachers in primary schools. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of occupational stress on job satisfaction among primary school teachers in Nandi County, Kenya.  The main objective was to find the relationship between occupational stress and job satisfaction. This study adopted the explanatory survey research design. The study targeted a total of 1652 primary school teachers. Simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 312 teachers. The main data collection instrument was a questionnaire for the teachers. The data collected was analysed through the use of SPSS by regressing and correlating occupational stress and job satisfaction in order to determine the strength of the relationship. The study results indicated that there was a positive relationship between occupational stress and job satisfaction (β = .527, p = .000). The coefficient of determination (R2 =  .452) for the estimated model indicated that 45.2% of the deviations in occupational stress contribute towards job satisfaction among  primary school teachers. A majority of the primary school teachers are dissatisfied with teaching and if given an opportunity would leave teaching for other professions. The study recommends that it is imperative of government and other stakeholders in education to ensure a high level of career satisfaction for highly qualified and experienced teachers.
The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Corporate Financial Perfomance in Tanganyika Wilderness Camps Limited in Arusha Region, Tanzania
Authors: Aunga Dr. David A. O. , Nathan Mr. Michael
Published: January 2018

The study was intended to determine the effect of corporate social responsibility on financial performance. Financial performance was measured by use of ROA and ROE. Data was obtained from financial statements, websites, publications and annual reports. Financial performance was the dependent variable while corporate social responsibility was the independent variable. The study revealed that there is a positive relationship between CSR and CFP at TWC. Based on findings, it is concluded that CSR is important for improving financial performance of firm. Companies should partner with non-profits and government agencies to solve social, economic, and psychological problems in society. Companies should involve in wellbeing programs. Research results are supportive of the view that responsible firm behaviour may not only keep employees motivated and help to increase their loyalty but also become a cause to improve the financial performance of firm.
A PERCEPÇÃO DOS ALUNOS DO CURSO DE FISIOTERAPIA EM RELAÇÃO À DISCIPLINA DE ATIVIDADE PRÁTICA ASSISTIDA DA UNIVERSIDADE DE UBERABA, MG
Authors: Ruiz Cristina , Takao Silvana Ruiz , Fernandes Luciane Fernanda Rodrigues Martinho
Published: January 2018

Segundo as diretrizes curriculares de 2002, as atividades práticas específicas da fisioterapia deverão ser desenvolvidas gradualmente desde o início do curso de graduação. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a percepção dos alunos do curso de fisioterapia em relação à disciplina de atividade prática assistida da Universidade de Uberaba, MG. Tratou-se de um estudo descritivo com uma abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa. A população pesquisada foi constituída de 91 alunos do curso de fisioterapia, matriculados nos estágios ambulatorial I, hospitalar, ambulatorial II e saúde coletiva que realizaram a atividade prática assistida de I a VI, desde o primeiro ano do curso de fisioterapia na Clínica de Fisioterapia da Universidade de Uberaba em 2008. O instrumento de análise foi um questionário abordando diversas questões relacionadas à experiência do aluno, e a sua percepção sobre a atividade prática assistida no curso de fisioterapia desde o primeiro semestre do curso. Os resultados foram analisados qualitativamente e quantitativamente. Os dados quantitativos foram organizados em planilha Excel, submetidos à análise de freqüência simples, permitindo caracterizar a população do estudo. Os dados qualitativos foram analisados com base nas respostas descritivas obtidas. Para 76% dos entrevistados, a disciplina de atividade prática assistida foi extremamente importante para a atuação na prática clínica e para 94,5% dos alunos a sua realização contribuiu para a segurança no estágio curricular. Concluiu-se que a implantação da atividade prática assistida desde o início do curso de fisioterapia foi importante para a atuação na prática clínica e que a sua realização contribuiu para a segurança do aluno no estágio curricular. Palavras-chave: Aprendizagem. Currículo. Ensino. Estágio Supervisionado. Fisioterapia.
O ESTUDO DIRIGIDO COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE INTEGRAÇÃO DA DIVERSIDADE CULTURAL NO COTIDIANO DA SALA DE AULA
Authors: Morais Valner Henrique de , Karwoski Acir Mário
Published: January 2018

Ao lidar com a diversidade humana em sala de aula, o diálogo entre o professor e o aluno é importante para se aumentar a bagagem cultural da equipe discente, em uma espécie de avaliação diagnóstica para se conhecer os sujeitos integrantes do processo educativo. Considerando a importância de se analisar as práticas pedagógicas em um processo que envolve ação-reflexão-ação, este artigo tem por objetivo relatar e refletir sobre a relevância de um estudo dirigido dialógico na educação superior, para acolher a diversidade cultural em sala de aula. Para tanto foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica, acompanhada de reflexões sobre experiências colhidas durante atuações do próprio pesquisador no contexto acadêmico. Os resultados apontam que o estudo dialógico pode levantar as diferentes culturas em sala de aula, no momento da mediação dos conhecimentos, relevantes para direcionamento da prática intercultural em que se vincula o cognitivo com a diversidade humana. Palavras-chave: Estudo dirigido. Bagagem cultural. Educação superior.
Voice (a)symmetries and innovative participles in brazilian portuguese
Authors: Scher Ana Paula , Lunguinho Marcus Vinicius , Rodero-Takahira Aline Garcia
Published: January 2018

Neste trabalho, descrevemos o uso de particípios inovadores em sentenças passivas do Português do Brasil e procuramos responder a seguinte questão: o que está acontecendo na gramática dos particípios inovadores que torna sua ocorrência possível no contexto de sentenças passivas? Com base em Scher, Lunguinho e Rodero-Takahira (2013), que trata da distribuição de particípios regulares e inovadores em contextos ativos e passivos em termos dos traços [PERF] e [PASS], mostramos que tal análise também explica a ocorrência de formas inovadoras em sentenças passivas. Reexaminamos a ideia de que particípios inovadores não ocorrem no contexto do traço [PASS] e apresentamos novos dados que confirmam a propagação do uso da forma inovadora nesse ambiente, propondo, ainda, um refinamento para os itens de vocabulário /d/ e Ø, que dá conta desses novos dados.
O funcionamento do político no texto jurídico e nos posts de Blogs
Authors: Steigenberger Fabiana Fernanda , Silva Soeli Maria Schreiber da
Published: January 2018

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo verificar o funcionamento do político em posts de blogs e no decreto nº 6583 de 29 de setembro de 2008. Por meio das análises tornou-se possível olhar a movimentação do político na língua no momento em que cada enunciador do post assume a palavra e expõe sua posição diante do acordo ortográfico. Para completar essa análise e termos uma visão mais ampla de todo processo sócio-histórico envolvido nesse contexto, também buscamos observar o movimento do político no texto jurídico que desencadeou as discussões presentes nos blogs. Dessa forma, podemos observar o político e compreender que os sentidos entram em conflito, se dividem, tornam-se outros. Nessa disputa se constituem os lugares de dizer distribuídos de maneira hierarquizada e desigual para os falantes na enunciação.  Essa disputa ocorre permanentemente, pois segundo Guimarães (2005) o político se dá na linguagem e caracteriza-se como incontornável porque o homem sempre irá falar.
Identidades aspecto-temporais do pretérito imperfeito do subjuntivo
Authors: Coan Márluce , Back Angela Cristina Di Palma
Published: January 2018

Considerando-se os valores temporais e aspectuais implicados no uso do pretérito imperfeito do subjuntivo em Português do Brasil, nossa proposta visa à abordagem desse tempo verbal em trezentos e cinquenta dados de fala provenientes de sessenta Entrevistas Sociolinguísticas, com informantes estratificados por sexo, idade e escolaridade. A análise pautou-se nos seguintes grupos de fatores: (i) tempo funcional (antepretérito, copretérito, pós-pretérito, presente, antefuturo ou futuro); (ii) aspecto lexical do verbo (indicativo de atividade, accomplishment, achievement ou estado) e (iii) aspecto situacional (visão perfectiva ou imperfectiva).  Muito embora tenha o pretérito imperfeito do subjuntivo atuação escalar em cada domínio, codifica, predominantemente, os tempos copretérito e futuro, situações de atividade ou estado e não atualiza perfectividade/imperfectividade (neste sentido, refere-se a uma exemplificação, caso em que a morfologia –sse instaura um contexto temporal de futuridade, eminentemente modal).
Livro utópico e imaginação moral
Authors: Felippe Eduardo Ferraz
Published: January 2018

O objetivo desse artigo é estudar o livro como poiesis na obra de Ricardo Piglia. Em um primeiro instante, cabe considerar que o livro não é tema, mas fundamento e metáfora da ficção e não pode ser entendido sem a indagação pela autoria. Após, o livro como nó conceitual suscita a apropriação de assinaturas, de memórias pessoais, a leitura da tradição e a crítica ao mercado; ao mesmo tempo, impulsiona miradas diversas na obra, especialmente em sua leitura de Macedonio Fernández, Ezequiel Martinez Estrada e da tradição crítica de língua inglesa.
Revista Papeles de Son Armadans: uma ponte entre os escritores da península e do exílio
Authors: Munhoz Solange
Published: January 2018

Entre abril de 1956 e março de 1979, foi editada e publicada na Espanha a revista literária e cultural Papeles de Son Armadans. Idealizada pelo escritor Camilo José Cela, Papeles tornou-se referência importante nos estudos literários e artísticos sobre o período do pós-guerra, entre outros motivos, por fazer circular na península, sob o governo franquista, textos de intelectuais e artistas exilados. O artigo percorre a revista procurando identificar alguns motivos que a transformaram em um território de encontros.
O luto e a História em De mim já nem se lembra, de Luiz Ruffato
Authors: Almeida Marcos Vinícius Lima de
Published: January 2018

A partir da apropriação da noção de espectro em Derrida (1994), o presente ensaio propõe uma leitura do romance De mim já nem se lembra, de Luiz Ruffato (2016), cujo discurso dialoga com um evento histórico traumático: a Ditadura Civil Militar. Enquanto entidade espectral – o passado está desde sempre morto, mas mal enterrado. O espectro, desde Hamlet, é um ser disruptivo: é uma força desestabilizadora do presente. Seguindo essa analogia, é possível reconhecer três entidades espectrais no livro de Ruffato: Luizinho, o Ruffato criança; o irmão, José Célio, autor das cartas que o narrador encontra, e a própria história recente do país, marcada pela Ditadura Civil Militar. Esses espectros deixam rastros na obra: isto é, registros involuntários, que podem ser reconhecidos na materialidade do texto. Na primeira parte deste ensaio, há um esboço sobre a noção de espectro. Na segunda parte, apresento a leitura do romance à luz desse conceito. Ao final, há uma tentativa de síntese a partir da relação entre a escrita e a morte – na chave da escritura como uma espécie de túmulo.
A Filosofia da História de Oswald de Andrade
Authors: Valle Ulisses do
Published: January 2018

Este artigo buscou investigar e refletir sobre os elementos de uma filosofia da história no legado de Oswald de Andrade. Difusos em seus textos políticos e em seus manifestos estéticos, os elementos de uma filosofia da história oswaldiana ganhariam maior desenvolvimento e clareza em alguns ensaios “filosófico-poéticos”, por assim dizer, escritos por Oswald.
A volta de siracusa: a negação platônica
Authors: Teschke Henning
Published: January 2018

A parábola da caverna platônica teve êxito incomparável não apenas na história da filosofia. As épocas ulteriores se reconheceram nela facilmente, pois o gesto inaugural da metafísica, a distinção da esfera da verdade daquela da ilusão, proporcionou e mesmo exigiu denominações variáveis do interior e do exterior, dos presos e dos libertados, do fechamento e da saída. Nesse conjunto um papel central cabe à negação. O seu estatuto ontológico-politico em Platão será reconfigurado pela filosofia presente no esboço da Ideia da igualdade.
Cores efêmeras, palavras persistentes: arcos triunfais no México de 1680
Authors: Cordiviola Alfredo
Published: January 2018

O arco triunfal, monumento efêmero erigido durante as grandes celebrações públicas barrocas, era uma peça central nos fastos oficiais nas comarcas do Novo e do Velho Mundo. Em 1680, por ocasião da entrada de um novo vice-rei na cidade do México, foram idealizados dois desses arcos, um por Sóror Juana Inês de la Cruz, o outro por Carlos de Siguenza y Góngora. Os arcos seriam descritos respectivamente nas obras Neptuno alegórico e Theatro de las virtudes políticas. Os artefatos estavam revestidos de imagens, emblemas e alusões que os textos posteriormente glosavam e reinventavam. Os únicos vestígios dessas estruturas, desaparecidas ao acabarem as festas, perduram somente nas retóricas da écfrase que esses textos invocam. Neste trabalho analisaremos os modos em que ambas as obras aludem à historia da literatura e à historia mexicana para elaborar seus panegíricos de circunstância.
Os brilhos todos. Ensaio, crônica, artigo, entrevista, apresentação, nota, crítica, resenha, poesia etc., de Alexandre Eulálio
Authors: Frungillo Mario Luiz
Published: January 2018

Os brilhos todos é mais um dos “livros involuntários” de Alexandre Eulálio, que em vida publicou sob essa forma apenas A aventura brasileira de Blaise Cendrars, deixando aos amigos a tarefa de organizar em volume, da melhor forma que pudessem, as centenas de textos dos mais variados gêneros que deixou espalhados em jornais, revistas, catálogos de exposições, livros de outros autores, em forma de papéis avulsos etc. Essa falta de preocupação em fixar de forma mais duradoura e acessível seus trabalhos (que de certo modo modesto o coloca na ilustre companhia de Shakespeare e Bach) foi frequentemente lamentada. Diante da imensa diversidade, e não podendo contar sequer com a indicação do autor para compor volumes mais orgânicos, com uma temática mais definida, os organizadores se veem na contingência de preparar coletâneas como essa: diversas, dispersas, informes.
Uma carta inédita de Baudelaire a Charles Asselineau [?], 9 de maio de 1853
Authors: Schellino Andrea
Published: January 2018

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Group Investigation Learning Implementation and EOOAT-Based Assesement on Profession Education Subject
Authors: Merdekawati Krisna
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT: Profession Education subject has wide coverage lecture material and tend to be regarded as a theoretical matter. Profession Education conventionally, students will only examine theoretically and less meets the subject goals. Evaluation shows that it needs improvement efforts from material aspects, strategies, and assessment systems in Profession Education lectures. The study focused on the description of the implementation and effect of GI in Professions Education subject, a description of EOOAT-based assessment implementation. Subjects of this study were students of Chemical Education Islamic University of Indonesia who took Profession Education subject in the academic year 2016/2017. Lectures conducted with the collaboration of lecturers and expert lecturers from National University of Malaysia. The research instruments include course outline, lecture events unit, hand outs, diagnostic tests, project assessment, cognitive assessment, self-assessment, student satisfaction questionnaires, and expert lecturer’s assessment questionnaire. Lectures conducted in accordance with the stages in the GI, namely: identification of topics, planning investigations, execution of investigations, preparation of the final report, presentation of the final report, an evaluation of progress. Oriented learning outcomes should ideally use a rating system that can give a continuous process and performance. With EOOAT-based assessment, teachers can determine the difficulties and competencies that have not reached by the students. Lecturers can further specify corrective measures in learning to allow students to achieve competence expected. Data research shows that GI learning and EOOAT-based learning has a positive impact. The final grade point average of students was 79.2. The average score of student satisfaction was 92.5. The expert lecturer’s assessment scores were 95.8. From self assessment showed that students understand the lecture material and the interest in the teacher profession was increased after the lecture.
Evaluating the nationalization & privatization effect: a case of Indian banking industry
Authors: Rajan Babu Manju , Kumar M. Ashok
Published: January 2018

The facilitation of economic transactions and friendly investor environment is undertaken through effective performance of financial systems. Mobilization of savings and funding the profitable business opportunities are essential in improving the efficiency of intermediation. The study aims to evaluate the effects of nationalization and privatization on Indian banks. Various factors have been considered to examine the effects of privatization and nationalization, including sources of public sector inefficiency, measures of firm performance, econometric issues, and the mode of privatization. The data was collected for the period of 1998 to 2016 from Indian banks. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) was used to evaluate the financial reports of the banks selected to evaluate the efficiency of input and output variables. Positive results were observed, concerning the efficiency and profitability of banking industry after banks’ privatization. Performance of private banks has been observed effective and efficient as compared to the public sector banks. Privatization of banks must be increased and maintained to sustain the efficiency of the banks and implement strategies to maintain the assets. Future studies may recruit more appropriate sample size to evaluate the privatization and nationalization effects of Indian banking industry. Greater number of banks will provide more precise results, using data envelopment analysis.
Mediastinal Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma Invading Superior Vena Cava: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Kim Su Hong , Kim Young Seon , Jang Min Hye , Kwon Hee Jung
Published: January 2018

Introduction: Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is a rare vascular neoplasm. Common locations of EHE are the bone, soft tissue, liver, and lung, but the mediastinal location is extremely rare. Few cases of mediastinal EHE, invading the Superior Vena Cava (SVC) have been reported.  Case Presentation: We report a case of a 21-year-old man with EHE invading the SVC, which was incidentally detected on performing chest radiography. A contrast-enhanced chest Computed Tomography (CT) scan demonstrated a well-defined, oval mass located on the right side of the anterior mediastinum. The mass showed homogeneous enhancement with punctate calcifications, and it invaded the SVC at the confluence area of the right and left brachiocephalic veins.

Conclusion:

Mediastinal EHE invading the SVC may present as a homogeneously enhancing mass with punctate calcifications. It should be added to the differential diagnosis of tumors of the mediastinum. Accurate preoperative diagnosis of EHE is critical for surgical planning; therefore, knowledge of the radiologic features of EHE is important.
Esperdimina como agente inhibidor de la proteína de la distrofia muscular miotónica tipo 1 (MBNL‐1) empleando química computacional
Authors: Chuquimango Carlos
Published: January 2018

La Espermidina es un poliamina que podemos encontrar en frutas, verduras, productos cárnicos y lácteos; además de ser conocida por su papel modulador de funciones del ADN, ARN, nucleótidos trifosfatos y proteínas. Según, estudios experimentales recientes demostraron que cumple una función inhibitoria sobre la proteína relacionada con la patogénesis de la distrofia miotónica tipo 1 (MBNL‐1) dando luces a esta enfermedad aun sin cura; sin embargo, estos estudios no han proporcionado suficientes datos para aclarar su capacidad inhibitoria. En este trabajo se comprobó la interacción existente entre la espermidina y la proteína MBNL‐1 mediante química computacional. El análisis mediante el uso de mecánica cuántica (QM) se llevó a cabo con la funcional CAM‐ B3LYP usando un set de base TZVP. En relación a la mecánica molecular (MM) se utilizó un campo de fuerza OPLS‐aa, seguidamente se realizó una solvatación de la proteína MBNL‐1 estabilizándose en menos de 0.3nm. Se empleó un ensamble canónico NVT donde la temperatura, número de moles y volumen permanecieron constantes asemejando así la simulación a una temperatura fisiológica a la del ser humano. Adicionalmente, el análisis de Ramachandran permitió validar la estructura la cual se conservó a través del tiempo (100ns) obteniendo un 98.4% de certeza. Finalmente quedó demostrado que la interacción in silico de la espermidina‐MBNL‐ 1 fue tan semejante como la interacción reportada in vivo e in vitro.
Evolution of Brazilian geopolitical thought elements for a contemporary analysis in South America
Authors: Pedone Luiz , Antoniazzi Ronconi Giordano Bruno
Published: January 2018

This paper addresses the evolution of Brazilian geopolitical thought on the region, aiming to create a theoretical framework on contemporary South America. We argue that if Brazil wants to enhance its leadership in the South American regional integration process, the country would have to harmonize neighbor States interests found in two main geopolitical components: the Bolivian heartland and the Amazonian heart. In order to reach the definitions of such concepts, this article analyzes the formation and evolution of Brazilian geopolitical thought, highlighting the geographic and political variables which underlie the stability in the region and provide the integration possibilities of South American countries. This will be the first part of the article, a historical approach to contextualize South American developments in its current geopolitics and a review of the main theoretical contributions of Brazilian authors in the last century. Once the geopolitical trends are assumed, the next section presents some principal elements for a current regional integration analysis in South America and what Brazil can do in terms of geopolitics. We believe that contextualizing these elements will strengthen our argument that harmonization of interests in these two main geopolitical realms will increase Brazil´s regional leadership.
A responsabilidade internacional das Nações Unidas frente à conduta dos agentes da paz uma visão crítica
Authors: Jacon Ayres Pinto Danielle , Poche Florio Bibiana , Piacentini Maria Eduarda
Published: January 2018

A Organização das Nações Unidas (ONU) foi fundada visando resguardar a paz e a segurança internacionais. O seu reconhecimento se dá por meio de seus programas e das suas operações de manutenção da paz. Criadas no período da Guerra Fria, estas operações, tinham caráter militar. Todavia, com a queda do Muro de Berlim e a diversificação das ameaças à ordem mundial, foi necessário repensar a maneira com que estas operações eram propostas. Deste modo, foram desenvolvidas as operações de manutenção da paz multidimensionais, pautadas em novos princípios, entre eles o da Responsabilidade de Proteger (R2P). Este princípio parte da nãopassividade internacional perante às violações de direitos, o que se mostra controverso, pois pode ser interpretado como um mecanismo de legitimação às intervenções e às violações de direitos. Como detentora de personalidade jurídica internacional, a ONU é passível de denúncias; entretanto, a organização nunca foi punida pelas violações perpetradas por seus “capacetes azuis”. Tendo isto em vista, objetiva-se analisar a responsabilidade jurídica internacional das Nações Unidas frente às violações de direitos cometidas pelos “capacetes azuis” em operações de manutenção da paz. Para isto, empregou-se o método hipotético-dedutivo, utilizando-se técnicas de pesquisa bibliográfica e a análise de fontes primárias e secundárias
Neutrophil myeloperoxidase index in pediatric acute appendicitis
Authors: Stankovic Nikola , Djordjevic Dragan , Rondovic Goran , Kostic Zoran , Zeba Snjezana , Milosavljevic Snezana , Savic Djordje , Milickovic Maja , Grujic Blagoje , Djuricic Slavisa , Milanovic Marijana , Stanojevic Ivan
Published: January 2018

Background/Aim. Diagnosis of acute appendicitis (AA) remains the most common dilemma of pediatric surgical team. Our aim was to determine whether the neutrophil myeloperoxidase index (MPXI), in combination with other laboratory and clinical parameters, can be useful in diagnosis and follow-up of AA in children. Methods. A prospective investigation of MPXI values in 117 consecutive patients, planned for the surgical intervention due to AA, was performed. The patients were stratified into three groups according to the intraoperative finding: the normal/early, uncomplicated and complicated AA. Laboratory analyses were done preoperativly, on the 1st and on the 3rd postoperative days. Results. The statistically significant difference of MPXI values between the uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis before surgery and the positive correlations between the MPXI and C-reactive protein, as well as interleukin- 6, before surgery were found. Postoperatively, in the group of uncomplicated, as well as complicated AA, a significant decrease of MPXI was recorded. Conclusion. The MPXI may be used as an informative biomarker in the follow- up of AA in children. A wide reference range for the MPXI and individual differences in the values of MPXI in the healthy children, generate difficulties for its use for the initial diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Usefulness of MPXI determination decreases with a delayed diagnosis.
A Field Study on Small Accounting Firm Membership in Associations and Networks: Implications for Audit Quality
Authors: Bills Kenneth L. , Hayne Christie , Stein Sarah E.
Published: January 2018

Small accounting firms represent important participants in the audit market, yet details of how they operate and develop competencies remain unexplored. Small firms often join forces through accounting associations and networks (AANs), which may help them overcome significant challenges commonly faced by smaller firms. We interview 37 partners from 18 firms representing nine AANs to examine how small firms leverage their AAN membership and to understand the related implications for audit quality. Our findings indicate that small firms acquire needed resources and enhance their market legitimacy through AAN membership; however, the nature and extent to which they do so varies by AAN type. Importantly, we also find that the majority of respondents perceive AAN resources, especially access to expertise, as critical to their firms' audit quality. Our research, informed by a theoretical lens based on resource dependence and legitimacy, enriches existing auditing literature, provides a new perspective for member firms and regulators, and responds to recent calls to understand factors affecting accounting firms' competencies.
Role of the different signal transduction systems on intervertebral disk degeneration
Authors: Byvaltsev V. A , Garashchenko N. E , Stepanov I. A , Aldiyarova N. T
Published: January 2018

The review systematized the modern data reported about signaling system role in the intervertebral disk degeneration, that is one of the main reasons for back pain and patients' disability as a result. We represented current data revealing molecular-cell mechanisms of disk degeneration. The experimental data analysis of the cytokines and biologic active molecules influencing on the intervertebral disk degenerative diseases development is presented. We denoted actual, still remaining unsolved questions concerning treatment of the diseases that required further experimental studies with opportunity for clinical translation.
Comparative analysis of efficiency of direct and cell-mediated gene therapy of rats with contusion spinal cord injury
Authors: Izmailov A. A , Sokolov M. E , Bashirov F. V , Fadeev F. O , Markosyan V. A , Garifulin R. R , Lisyukov A. N , Kuznetsov M. S , Islamov R. R
Published: January 2018

Today we have an inadequate set of methods for treating spinal cord injuries. Gene therapy (direct or cell-mediated) is one of the most promising approache for successfully solving this problem. The present study focused on evaluating the therapeutic efficacy of genes encoding vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), angiogenin (ANG), and the neuronal cell adhesion molecule (NCAM) in the model of contusion injury in rats. The therapeutic genes in two combinations (VEGF + GDNF + NCAM and VEGF + ANG + NCAM) either were administered intrathecally, with the help of adenoviral vectors, or on cellular carriers - genetically modified mononuclear cells of human umbilical cord blood. On 30 day after a spinal cord injury, the safety of the myelin fibers of the white matter and the kinematics of the left hindlimb joints in experimental animals were analyzed. Both therapeutic combinations of genes have shown a positive effect on the conduction pathways and kinematics of the joints.