bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Falx cerebri tuberculoma mimicking en plaque meningioma – case report
Authors: Cucu A.I. , Turliuc Dana Mihaela , Sava Anca , Dumitrescu Gabriela Florenţa , Turliuc Ş. , Costea Claudia Florida
Published: June 2016

Background: The involvement of falx cerebri in tuberculosis is extremely rare, with only three cases reported so far in the literature. The diagnosis is most often difficult to establish, given the location of the lesion, making surgical intervention necessary for a definite histopathologic diagnosis.

Methods: We present the case of a 49-year old female patient who was admitted for a right jacksonian seizure, followed by a right crural monoparesis, without a history of tuberculosis. The lesion mimicked a falx cerebri en plaque meningioma in the imaging tests.

Results: A complete surgical excision was performed through a left fronto-parietal parasagittal approach. The histopathological examination revealed a case of cerebral tuberculosis. The surgical treatment was complemented postoperatively with antituberculous therapy.

Conclusion: In this article, we emphasize the rarity of the lesion at this level and also presenting similar cases from the literature. Moreover, we also discuss epidemiological, clinical, imaging, therapeutic as well as pathological aspects of en-plaque dural tuberculoma.
Traumatic extradural lumbar haematoma due to a pathological metastatic vertebral body fracture L3. Case report and review of the literature
Authors: Balasa Daniel , Butoi Gabriela , Baz Radu , Hancu Anca
Published: June 2016

Spinal epidural haematoma (SEH) is a rare entity. We present the case of a 45 years old patient with lumbar epidural hematoma produced by a L3 vertebral tumoral (metastatic) fracture. Neurological status: cauda equina syndrome with sphincterian deficits, incomplete paraplegia (Frankel C), with neurological level L1. Emergency surgery was performed (L3-L2-bilateral laminectomy, L1 left laminectomy, posterior stabilization L2-L4 by titan screws) offering the possibility to progressive motor, sensitive and sphincterian deficites recovery.

Abbreviations: Computer Tomography-CT, Magnetic resonance Imaging-MRI, Spinal epidural haematoma-SEH, Visual analogue scale of pain-VAS.

Conclusion: We present a patient with a compressive subacute extradural haematoma, due to a traumatic fracture on a vertebral metastatic tumor who produced cauda equina syndrome. Surgical emergency intervention was mandatory for a good neurological outcome.
Fusion of axis with third cervical vertebra: a case report
Authors: Saba N. , Rani A. , Sehgal G. , Verma Rk , Srivastava Ak , Faheem M.
Published: June 2016

Introduction: Fusion of one or more contiguous vertebral segments is usually the result of embryological failure of normal spinal segmentation. It may be associated with syndromes such as Klippel-Feil. Fused cervical vertebrae (FCV) may also be acquired or pathologic. FCV is generally associated with disease like tuberculosis, other infections, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and trauma. The commonest site of involvement is C2-C3. In condition of fusion the two vertebrae appear not only structurally as one but also function as one. This anomaly may be asymptomatic; however, it may also manifest in the form of serious clinical features such as myelopathy, limitation of the neck movement, muscular weakness, atrophy or neurological sensory loss.

Case report: We observed the fusion of axis with 3rd cervical vertebra. Body, laminae and spines of C2 and C3 were completely fused on both anterior and posterior aspects, whereas the pedicles and transverse processes were not fused. Foramen transversarium was present on both the vertebrae bilaterally.

Conclusion: This variation is noteworthy to neurosurgeons and radiologists in studying computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
Pituitary apoplexy in residual pituitary adenoma following surgical treatment in the follow-up period: management strategy
Authors: Satyarthee G.D. , Mahapatra A.K.
Published: June 2016

Pituitary apoplexy is a rare clinical event, used to occur spontaneously. Although, some predisposing factors for pituitary apoplexy is reported ie. head injury, digital cerebral angiography, bromocriptine therapy, coughing, lumbar puncture for CSF drainage, pneumoventriculography, even during surgery, in the immediate postoperative period and raised intracranial tension. Although pituitary apoplexy occurring following radiotherapy as primary treatment modality is reported, however, apoplexy occurring in residual adenoma following surgery, receiving adjuvant radiation therapy for residual adenoma is not reported in the literature. Authors reports two-cases of pituitary apoplexy, which occurred in the residual pituitary adenoma after a varying period in the follow-up period. These patients were previously operated by transcranial approach for decompression of the pituitary adenoma. The pituitary apoplexy occurred in one case after an interval of one and half years following surgical intervention for pituitary adenoma decompression and next case developed after five years. Both the cases had also received radiotherapy in the postoperative period for residual pituitary adenoma.
The Concept of English Philologists’ Training at Swiss Universities
Authors: Zasluzhena Alla
Published: June 2016

The issue of plurilingual approach usage to the study of foreign languages has been made actual on case study of Swiss universities. Basic concepts of English philologists’ formation at Swiss universities have been determined. These components have been analyzed with relation to their relevance to the prospective philologist in English Linguistics and Literature. The attention has been focused on the effectiveness of Swisss higher education up to the indicator “skills” (Global Information Technological Report 2014, Networked Readinnes Index, NRI) according to the World Economic Forum on the development of information technologies in different countries. The emphasis has been made on mutual interaction between sectors of secondary and higher education, that contributes to the quality improvement of education in the country. Some steps in the process of modernization in primary and secondary education have been indicated, such as the usage of the Swiss version of the European Language Portfolio; development of “Profession-related Language Competence Profile for Foreign Language Teachers at Lower Secondary Schools”, “The Passepartout Language Teacher Profile”. Attention is paid to the following changes of teachers’ training: its belonging to tertiary study; mandatory practice-teach for English teachers in English-speaking countries, the required level of command of English language as admission to study in Bachelor and Master programs; capability to work in other linguistic regions, which in turn causes the requirements on quality assurance of particular region language proficiency according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Computational Investigations in Rectangular Convergent and Divergent Ribbed Channels
Authors: Sivakumar Karthikeyan , Kulasekharan N. , Natarajan E.
Published: June 2016

Computational investigations on the rib turbulated flow inside a convergent and divergent rectangular channel with square ribs of different rib heights and different Reynolds numbers (Re=20,000, 40,000 and 60,000). The ribs were arranged in a staggered fashion between the upper and lower surfaces of the test section. Computational investigations are carried out using computational fluid dynamic software ANSYS Fluent 14.0. Suitable solver settings like turbulence models were identified from the literature and the boundary conditions for the simulations on a solution of independent grid. Computations were carried out for both convergent and divergent channels with 0 (smooth duct), 1.5, 3, 6, 9 and 12 mm rib heights, to identify the ribbed channel with optimal performance, assessed using a thermo hydraulic performance parameter. The convergent and divergent rectangular channels show higher Nu values than the standard correlation values.
OFDM Signal Research with Varied Subcarriers Number
Authors: Uryvsky Leonid , Osypchuk Serhii
Published: June 2016

The orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) aggregate signal energy characteristics are studied based on the OFDM signal simulation model. The information reliability of OFDM signal is explored for different sets of OFDM subcarrier numbers and varied multiposition keying types (MPK) on OFDM subcarriers. The conditions for optimal gain factor for OFDM signal are described analytically based on the simulation modeling results. The effect and value from using an optimal gain factor for OFDM signal is shown in this paper.
Use of Information Intelligent Components for the Analysis of Complex Processes of Marine Energy Systems
Authors: Chernyi Sergei
Published: June 2016

Synchronous motors and their modifications (ac converter-fed motor, etc.) enable to develop low-noise, reliable and economically efficient electric drive systems. The construction of up-to-date systems based on the synchronous machines is impossible without development of the computing software incorporating mathematical and computing simulation. In its turn, modelling of the synchronous machines as a rule is based on the equations by Park-Gorev, application of which requires adoption of a series of allowances. These allowances in a number of cases do not permit to obtain adequate results of the simulation coinciding with the results of field experiments of the systems under review. Moreover, while applying the system of equations by Park-Gorev to research the systems including interaction of synchronous machines with semiconducting converters of electric energy it is necessary simulate the process of formation their controlling signals in the sphere of frequency. If the states of converter’s keys are defined not only by controlling impulses but also by the state of currents in the synchronous machines flowing through them, such approach is not reasonable.
Motorway Network Simulation Using Bluetooth Data
Authors: Karakikes Ioannis , Spangler Matthias , Margreiter Martin
Published: June 2016

This paper describes a systematic calibration process of a Vissim model, based on data derived from BT detectors. It also provides instructions how to calibrate and validate a highway network model based upon a case study and establishes an example for practitioners that are interested in designing highway networks with micro simulation tools. Within this case study, a 94,5 % proper calibration to all segments was achieved First, an overview of the systematic calibration approach that will be followed is presented. A description of the given datasets follows. Finally, model’s systematic calibration and validation based on BT data from segments under free flow conditions is thoroughly explained. The delivered calibrated Vissim model acts as a test bed, which in combination with other analysis tools can be used for potential future exploitation regarding transportation related purposes.
Chromium(III) complexes with 1,2,4-diazaphospholide and 2,6-bis(N-1,2,4-diazaphosphol-1-yl) pyridine ligands: synthesis, X-ray structural characterization, EPR spectroscopy analysis, and magnetic susceptibility studies
Authors: Su Jing , Duan Lian , Zheng Wenjun
Published: June 2016

Three chromium(III) 1,2,4-diazaphospholide complexes were prepared: 3,5-di-tert-butyl-1,2,4-diazaphospholide chromium(III) dichloride [(η
2-3,5-tBu2dp)Cr(THF)2Cl2] (1), 3,5-di-phenyl-1,2,4-diazaphospholide chromium(III) dichloride [(η
2-3,5-Ph2dp)Cr(THF)2Cl2] (2), and 2,6-bis(N-1,2,4-diazaphosphol-1-yl)pyridine chromium(III) trichloride {[2,6-bis(N-1,2,4-diazaphosphol-1-yl)pyridine]CrCl3} (3). X-ray diffraction analysis has shown that these six-coordinate complexes each have a pseudo-octahedral configuration. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy data for complex 1 for the paramagnetic S = 3/2 system (d
3 electron configuration) confirm a Cr(III) center in the octahedral coordination environment. The magnetic susceptibility of complex 1 followed the Curie–Weiss law well between 25 and 300 K. The magnetic moment of 1 was found to be close to the spin-only magnetic moment expected for three unpaired electrons (3.87 μB).
French Folk Songs and the Invention of History
Authors: Revuluri Sindhumathi
Published: June 2016

A favorite project of scholars in late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century France was to collect folk songs from various French provinces and to add new harmonic accompaniments before publishing them. This folk-song project, like so many others, has obvious nationalist undertones: gathering songs from every French province and celebrating an essential and enduring French spirit. Yet the nuances of this project and its broader context suggest a diverse set of concerns. An examination of the rhetoric around folk-song collection shows how French scholars of the period conflated history and geography: they made the provinces the place of history. Collecting songs from the provinces thus became a way of recovering France's past. Paired with contemporary discussions of musical progress and especially those related to harmony, the addition of piano accompaniments to monophonic songs now reads as a form of history writing. In this article, I argue that French music scholars of the fin de siècle acted out their preferred narratives of music history through folk-song harmonizations. What seemed like a unanimously motivated nationalist project actually reveals the development and contestation of the discipline of music history.
DIAGNOSIS OF ENDOCRINE DISEASE: Prevalence of hypercortisolism in type 2 diabetes patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Steffensen Charlotte , Pereira Alberto M , Dekkers Olaf M , Jørgensen Jens Otto L
Published: June 2016

Objective

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and Cushing’s syndrome (CS) share clinical characteristics, and several small studies have recorded a high prevalence of hypercortisolism in T2D, which could have therapeutic implications. We aimed to assess the prevalence of endogenous hypercortisolism in T2D patients.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature.

Methods

A search was performed in SCOPUS, MEDLINE, and EMBASE for original articles assessing the prevalence of endogenous hypercortisolism and CS in T2D. Data were pooled in a random-effect logistic regression model and reported with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI).

Results

Fourteen articles were included, with a total of 2827 T2D patients. The pooled prevalence of hypercortisolism and CS was 3.4% (95% CI: 1.5–5.9) and 1.4% (95 CI: 0.4–2.9) respectively. The prevalence did not differ between studies of unselected patients and patients selected based on the presence of metabolic features such as obesity or poor glycemic control (P = 0.41 from meta-regression). Imaging in patients with hypercortisolism (n = 102) revealed adrenal tumors and pituitary tumors in 52 and 14% respectively.

Conclusions

Endogenous hypercortisolism is a relatively frequent finding in T2D, which may have therapeutic implications.
MGMT expression predicts response to temozolomide in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Authors: Cros J , Hentic O , Rebours V , Zappa M , Gille N , Theou-Anton N , Vernerey D , Maire F , Lévy P , Bedossa P , Paradis V , Hammel P , Ruszniewski P , Couvelard A
Published: June 2016

Temozolomide (TEM) showed encouraging results in well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (WDPNETs). LowO6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) expression andMGMTpromoter methylation within tumors correlate with a better outcome under TEM-based chemotherapy in glioblastoma. We aimed to assess whether MGMT expression andMGMTpromoter methylation could help predict the efficacy of TEM-based chemotherapy in patients with WDPNET. Consecutive patients with progressive WDPNET and/or liver involvement over 50% who received TEM between 2006 and 2012 were retrospectively studied. Tumor response was assessed according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 guidelines. Nuclear expression of MGMT was assessed by immunochemistry (H-score, 0–300) andMGMTpromoter methylation by pyrosequencing. Forty-three patients (21 men, 58years (27–84)) with grade 1 WDPNET (n=6) or 2 (n=36) were analyzed. Objective response, stable disease, and progression rates were seen in 17 patients (39.5%), 18 patients (41.9%), and 8 patients (18.6%), respectively. Low MGMT expression (≤50) was associated with radiological objective response (P=0.04) and better progression-free survival (PFS) (HR=0.35 (0.15–0.81),P=0.01). Disease control rate at 18months of treatment remained satisfying with an MGMT score up to 100 (74%) but dropped with a higher expression. HighMGMTpromoter methylation was associated with a low MGMT expression and longer PFS (HR=0.37 (0.29–1.08),P=0.05). Low MGMT score (≤50) appears to predict an objective tumor response, whereas an intermediate MGMT score (50–100) seems to be associated with prolonged stable disease.
Encadenamientos productivos en Costa Rica: una aplicación a partir de los datos de la Matriz Insumo Producto
Authors: Chaverri Morales Carlos
Published: June 2016

Uno de los principales usos que se le puede dar a la información que proporciona la matriz de insumo producto es el estudio de la estructura de producción de las economías.  En particular, esta información ha resultado sumamente efectiva para identificar mediante simulaciones las actividades o productos que tienen mayor impacto en la dinámica económica. Este análisis puede contribuir al desarrollo de estrategias de política pública orientadas a impulsar el crecimiento económico y el empleo de mediano plazo.El objetivo de este trabajo es construir y analizar los indicadores tradicionales de encadenamientos productivos hacia adelante y hacia atrás para la economía costarricense utilizando la información de la Matriz Insumo Producto 2011 (MIP-2011) elaborada por el Banco Central de Costa Rica.  La metodología que se emplea para tales fines es la desarrollada por Hirschman (1958) y Chenery y Watanabe (1958), y que ha sido utilizada en la literatura especialmente para abordar temas relacionados con los vínculos industriales a nivel internacional.Los resultados ratifican no solo el proceso de consolidación que ha experimentado las actividades y productos vinculadas con los servicios como motor de la actividad económica costarricense, sino además que éstos generan altos encadenamientos hacia adelante.
Caracterización del proceso de preparación y respuesta de entidades territoriales de salud ante la introducción del virus Chikungunya, Colombia, 2014
Authors: Alarcón-Cruz Ángela Patricia , Prieto-Suarez Edgar
Published: June 2016

Objetivo Caracterizar el proceso de preparación y respuesta de las entidades territoriales en aspectos clave de salud pública ante la fase de introducción de virus inusitados: Chikungunya en Colombia 2014.Metodología Se realizó un estudio transversal por medio de una encuesta, dirigida a los coordinadores de salud pública o referente de enfermedades transmitidas por vectores de las entidades territoriales de salud del país.Resultados Un total de 23, de las 35 entidades territoriales en riesgo de transmisión de Chikungunya, accedieron a responder la encuesta. Al revisar los puntajes de la encuesta para cada eje evaluado de una forma global, se evidenciaron mejores desempeños en los ejes de gestión del conocimiento, atención integral de casos, Inteligencia epidemiológica y promoción de la salud. El sistema de vigilancia epidemiológica durante la epidemia de Chikungunya, de acuerdo a los resultados de este estudio, tuvo baja aceptabilidad y flexibilidad, contribuyendo posiblemente a un subregistro de casos.Conclusiones Se evidencia a nivel general conocimiento y ejecución por parte de las entidades territoriales de salud de la estrategia de gestión integrada EGI para las enfermedades transmitidas por vectores en los ejes evaluados en esta investigación, no obstante es necesario fortalecer los ejes de comunicación del riesgo, laboratorio y el manejo de brotes y contingencias presentadas ante la introducción de nuevos virus.
La medida de la comprensión emocional con el modelo de Rasch
Authors: Delgado Ana R.
Published: June 2016

El objetivo fue construir ítems de comprensión emocional desde la perspectiva del Modelo de Rasch, comparando mediante un experimento aleatorizado los formatos de respuesta verbal/imagen. Participaron 204 sujetos de población general. Se contrastó el efecto del formato (verbal/imagen) y del género en las medidas Rasch de comprensión de emociones de los participantes y se analizó el efecto de la distancia social (cerca/lejos) sobre la dificultad Rasch de los ítems. El formato de respuesta tuvo un efecto significativo sobre las medidas independientemente del género: el formato verbal resultó más fácil que el de imagen. El efecto del género fue significativo, favorable a las mujeres. Los ítems que describían situaciones con receptores cercanos resultaron más fáciles que los que incluían receptores lejanos. 
Innovations in Measurement: Visual Analog Scales and Retrospective Pretest Self-Report Designs
Authors: Gorrall Brittany K. , Curtis Jacob , Little Todd Daniel , Panko Pavel
Published: June 2016

Se discuten las limitaciones de dos procedimientos de medición extremadamente populares; la escala Likert y los diseños pre-post tradicionales. Ambos métodos tienen limitaciones; estos métodos son comúnmente combinados obteniendo como resultado una fidelidad limitada para la medición del cambio. Se discute sobre dos innovaciones en medición que proveen al investigador una mayor fidelidad: escalas visuales análogas y el diseño pre-test retrospectivo. Además, cuando se usan de manera combinada, estas innovaciones en medición proveen notables incrementos en el poder de detección y la cuantificación de cambios.
Statutinės organizacijos darbuotojų adaptacija ir socializacija
Authors: Kavaliauskienė Žaneta , Lengvenienė Neringa
Published: June 2016

Augant darbuotojų mobilumui, organizacijoms naudinga suvokti bei tinkamai organizuoti darbuotojų adaptacijos ir socializacijos procesus, kadangi adaptacijos proceso rezultatas – organizacijoje identifikavęsis asmuo, o socializacijos rodikliai yra neatsiejami nuo darbo užduočių įsisavinimo, darbo vaidmens suvokimo, socialinės integracijos bei organizacijos kultūros perpratimo. Šalies ir užsienio lygmeniu atlikta nemažai studijų siekiant ištirti šiuos procesus viešajame sektoriuje. Šiame straipsnyje statutinės organizacijos atvejis. Mokslinė problema – kokia yra darbuotojų adaptacijos ir socializacijos statutinėje organizacijoje praktika ir kokie veiksniai valdant šiuos procesus būtų reikšmingi, siekiant sumažinti darbuotojų kaitą? Tyrimo tikslas – identifikuoti naujų darbuotojų adaptacijos ir socializacijos specifiką statutinėje organizacijoje. Tyrimo metodika – išstudijavus mokslinius šaltinius, sukonstruotas tyrimo instrumentas, integruojantis esmines adaptacijos ir socializacijos procesų dedamąsias, bei ištirta darbuotojų adaptacija ir socializacija statutinėje organizacijoje išskiriant esminius veiksnius, lemiančius minėtų procesų sėkmę.
Ūkio diversifikavimo sprendimo priėmimas: Lietuvos atvejis
Authors: Zaleckienė Jurgita
Published: June 2016

Tyrimo problema – kaip priimti geriausią ūkio diversifikavimo sprendimą? Darbo tikslas – nustatyti, kaip ūkio diversifikavimo sprendimą priėmė Lietuvos ūkininkai ir kokios pasiūlytos jį racionalizuojančios priemonės. Buvo ištirta 12 atvejų – ūkininkų ūkių, kurie diversifikavo ūkį. Nustatyta, kad ūkio diversifikavimo sprendimas buvo priimtas dažniausiai svarstant tik vieną galimą sprendimo alternatyvą. Nebuvo atlikta kompleksinė ūkio diversifikavimo sprendimo alternatyvų vertinimo analizė. Sprendimo priėmėjas, atsižvelgdamas tik į tuos veiksnius, kuriuos jis laikė svarbiais, priėmė sprendimą. Ūkio diversifikavimo sprendimas buvo priimtas skubotai. Dėl to sprendimo priėmėjai patyrė daug nuostolių, teko jiems papildomai investuoti, papildomai mokytis bei konsultuotis. Pateikiami siūlymai, leidžiantys priimti geriausią ūkio diversifikavimo sprendimą.
Mastitis vaccination using a commercial polyvalent vaccine or a herd-specific Staphylococcus aureus vaccine
Authors: Hamedy Ahmad , Passarge Oliver , Sobiraj Axel , Freick Markus , Frank Yvonne , Steinert Kathrin
Published: June 2016

Objective of this study was the improvement of selected parameters of udder health by mastitis vaccination in a dairy herd with elevated bulk milk somatic cell counts and Staphylococcus (S.) aureus as predominant mastitis causing pathogen. Material and methods: On a dairy farm, pregnant heifers (status group [SG] 1; n = 181) as well as cows stratified for their udder health state (classification based on results of cytobacteriological investigations of quarter milk samples obtained before dry cow therapy [MS0]) (SG 2–4; n = 416) were randomly assigned to one of the following vaccination groups (VG): Startvac® (VG SV), Bestvac® Rind Mastitis (containing herd-specific S. aureus-strains; VG BV) and the unvaccinated control (VG Co, placebo), respectively. The collected data (5 [MS5] and 52 [MS52] days in milk [DIM]: quarter milk somatic cell count [QSCC] and bacteriological investigation of quarter milk samples; dairy herd improvement test [DHIT] days 1–10: milk yield and individual cow somatic cell count; until 305 DIM: clinical mastitis cases) were compared between the VG within their SG. Results: S. aureus prevalences were significantly lower in VG SV (p < 0.001) and VG BV (p = 0.006) within SG 3 and in VG SV (p = 0.008) within SG 4, respectively, in comparison to VG Co. Milk yields (DHIT days [p = 0.042] and 305-day milk yield [p = 0.040]) were significantly less in VG SV within SG 4 compared to VG Co. Significant different changes over time in comparison to VG Co indicating a vaccine effect during lactation were only observed for QSCC within SG 4 for VG BV (p = 0.017; increase towards MS52) and for S. aureus prevalence within SG 3 for VG BV (p < 0.001; opposing trends from MS0 towards MS52). All other interactions of time and VG under investigation were not significant in any of the SG. Furthermore, there were no descriptive differences in the incidence of clinical mastitis and duration of a necessary mastitis therapy, respectively, between the VG within their SG. Conclusion: In this field study, the application of two different mastitis vaccines was not an appropriate tool to improve the considered parameters of udder health sustainably.
EVALUATION OF FLORAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MELON HYBRIDS (Cucumis melo L.) IN POLLINATOR ATTRACTIVENESS
Authors: KIILL LÚCIA HELENA PIEDADE , FEITOZA EDSÂNGELA DE ARAÚJO , SIQUEIRA KÁTIA MARIA MEDEIROS DE , RIBEIRO MÁRCIA DE FÁTIMA , SILVA EVA MÔNICA SARMENTO DA
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT Floral morphology and biology are important characteristics for plant-pollinator interactions and may influence the behavior of these agents. This study aimed to determine which floral attributes of different melon hybrids influence this interaction and, consequently, their attractiveness in simultaneous crops. The study was conducted in the region of Petrolina, State of Pernambuco (PE)/Juazeiro, State of Bahia (BA) and Mossoró, State of Rio Grande do Norte (RN), in areas with the following melon hybrids: Yellow type, Piel de Sapo, Cantaloupe and Galia. For studies on floral morphology and biology, hermaphrodites and male flowers of each hybrid were analyzed for their size and nectar chamber size, pollen and nectar production, anthesis time and flower lifespan. Floral visitors were observed simultaneously in hybrids of three types of melon, from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., in the two study sites. Evaluations of the corolla diameter and flower height indicated that the hermaphrodite flowers were larger in size than male flowers in all types of melon investigated, in both study sites. As for nectar chamber, male flowers are larger in width, but smaller in height, compared to hermaphrodite flowers. Regarding the volume of nectar, differences were found between floral types for the hybrids evaluated, in the two study sites; the hermaphrodite flowers produced 2-7 times more nectar than male flowers in all studied hybrids. Observations of visits of Apis mellifera to areas with simultaneous flowering of the three types of melon demonstrated differences in the frequency of visits between hybrids, floral type and foraged resource. Flowers of the hybrids Piel de Sapo and Cantaloupe exhibited larger corolla diameter, larger dimensions of the nectar chamber and greater supply of resources for foraging, which could explain the higher number of visits of bees to their flowers in the sites studied.
Edmund Burke e a gênese conservadorismo
Authors: Souza Jamerson Murillo Anunciação de
Published: June 2016

Resumo O artigo procura recuperar o conteúdo das ideias políticas e das análises de Burke sobre o processo revolucionário na França. Através de uma revisão bibliográfica, destaca as principais posições do fundador do conservadorismo. O objetivo consiste em reconstruir a estrutura originária do conservadorismo como uma das ideologias conservadoras surgidas no período moderno.
O Intervalo de Tempo para uma Máxima Previsiblidade da Precipitação sobre o Semiarido Brasileiro
Authors: Cabral Samuellson Lopes , Campos José Nilson B. , Silveira Cleiton da Silva , Pereira José Marcelo Rodrigues
Published: June 2016

Resumo O artigo apresenta uma avaliação do desempenho na previsão climática no alto vale do rio Jaguaribe, Estado do Ceará. A previsão é executada utilizando as condições de fronteira do modelo de circulação global (ECHAM 4.5) ao modelo regional (RAMS 6.0). O modelo simula as chuvas em escala mensal para agregá-las para a estação chuvosa regional (janeiro a junho). Utilizou-se, o Heidke Skill Score (HSS) como métrica da habilidade de previsão. As simulações foram feitas para a estação úmida abrangendo o período de 1979 a 2010. O HSS foi estimado para intervalos de 1, 2, 10, 15, 21, 30, 45, 60, 120 e 180 dias com o objetivo de encontrar o Intervalo de Tempo de Máxima Previsibilidade (ITEMP). Obteve-se uma curva HSS vs. tempo com máximo no ponto HSS = 0,62 e 45 dias. O valor do HSS obtido, 0,62, mostra que a previsão climática mesmo com suas limitações (dados inicial de umidade do solo e parametrizações utilizadas) pode ser uma importante ferramenta para a gestão de estoques de água de reservatórios do semiárido.
Análise de viabilidade técnica e econômica do uso de água de chuva em uma indústria metalmecânica na região metropolitana de Curitiba PR
Authors: Teixeira Celimar Azambuja , Zattoni Gleidiston Tadeu , Nagalli André , Freira Flávio Bentes , Teixeira Sidnei Helder Cardoso
Published: June 2016

Resumo Este estudo tem por objetivo verificar a possibilidade de aproveitamento da água da chuva em uma indústria metalmecânica localizada no município de São José dos Pinhais, região metropolitana de Curitiba, considerando o volume de chuvas, necessidade da indústria, as características de qualidade da água de chuva da região, além de uma simulação da cobrança pelo uso da água e emissão dos seus efluentes lançados em um córrego próximo. Nesta avaliação, verificou-se que o aproveitamento da água de chuva pode ser viável devido ao comportamento hidrológico da região e a qualidade dessa água, verificada por ensaios de laboratório. Além disso, realizou-se uma simulação para estimar a provável economia ao se evitar o pagamento pela captação e emissão dos lançamentos nos corpos d’água da região, além do orçamento do reservatório proposto para o armazenamento da água de chuva.
Emergência de uma política, extinção de uma coordenação: sobre a gestão da saúde penitenciária no Brasil
Authors: Batista e Silva Martinho Braga
Published: June 2016

Resumo O objetivo do estudo é compreender as alterações recentes na gestão da saúde penitenciária do Brasil, no contexto da emergência da Política Nacional de Atenção Integral à Saúde das Pessoas Privadas de Liberdade no Sistema Prisional e da extinção da Coordenação Nacional de Saúde Prisional. O problema científico abordado é a linguagem das políticas de saúde penitenciária. O referencial teórico-metodológico adotado é o estruturalismo genético de P. Bourdieu, de maneira que uma análise de documentos e pronunciamentos públicos seja conduzida em busca de categorias e classificações estatais. Nota-se a consolidação de uma classificação estatal separando o domínio ‘penitenciário’ do ‘prisional’, bem como a criação da categoria estatal ‘pessoa privada de liberdade no sistema prisional’. A gestão da saúde penitenciária sedimenta-se como uma questão de atenção básica.
Sofrimento psíquico e estresse no trabalho de agentes penitenciários: uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Bezerra Cláudia de Magalhães , Assis Simone Gonçalves de , Constantino Patricia
Published: June 2016

Resumo Apresenta-se revisão da literatura baseada no levantamento da produção sobre sofrimento psíquico e estresse no trabalho de agentes penitenciários nos periódicos nacionais e internacionais entre os anos de 2000 e 2014. As bases de dados pesquisadas foram Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Web of Science e Scopus e os principais descritores: sofrimento psíquico, estresse e agentes penitenciários. Foram analisados 40 artigos, a maioria sobre estresse. O conceito de burnout surgiu em vários trabalhos. Os EUA são o país que mais publica sobre o tema. Há pouco destaque nas revistas de Saúde Pública. Na América Latina foram encontrados apenas quatro estudos, todos brasileiros. O número de publicações se intensificou gradualmente ao longo dos anos e houve aprimoramento metodológico na elaboração e avaliação de escalas, principalmente de estresse e burnout. Entre os fatores de risco estão a sobrecarga de trabalho, falta de recursos materiais e humanos, nível de contato com os presos, superlotação, percepções sobre medo ou perigo, paradoxo punir/reeducar, entre outros. Os fatores protetivos remetem ao apoio social dentro do ambiente prisional e as estratégias de enfrentamento relacionam-se ao aprimoramento da formação dos agentes, estímulo ao apoio social e oferta de atendimento psicológico.
Prevalence of suggestive images of carotid artery calcifications on panoramic radiographs and its relationship with predisposing factors
Authors: Brito Ana Caroline Ramos de , Nascimento Helena Aguiar Ribeiro , Argento Rafaela , Beline Thamara , Ambrosano Glaucia Maria Bovi , Freitas Deborah Queiroz
Published: June 2016

Abstract Panoramic radiographs (PR) can display radiopaque images suggestive of calcified atheroma in the carotid artery in asymptomatic patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of these images on PR and their linkage with hypertension, obesity, age, gender and smoking habits. PR of 505 patients were evaluated. They were older than 30 years old and their PR had been taken for different clinical reasons. Their body mass index was calculated; their waist circumference was also taken into consideration. Information about smoking habits and hypertension was obtained. The observers analyzed the presence of radiopaque mass in the region of the cervical vertebrae C3-C4 through the PR, confirmed by an antero-posterior (AP) radiograph. The results showed a 7.92% prevalence of suggestive images of calcifications on PR and on AP radiograph. The adjusted Odds Ratio showed association with age and smoking habits. The calcification process is almost nine times higher for the elderly when compared to the young. As far as smokers are concerned, this process is twice worse when compared to no smokers. In conclusion, 7.92% of the group studied presented suggestive images of carotid atherosclerosis on PR, which is directly associated with the age and smoking habits.
Conhecimentos sobre triatomíneos e sobre a doença de Chagas em localidades com diferentes níveis de infestação vetorial
Authors: Dias João Victor Leite , Queiroz Dimas Ramon Mota , Diotaiuti Liléia , Pires Herton Helder Rocha
Published: June 2016

Resumo A participação comunitária é a principal estratégia para a manutenção da vigilância entomológica da doença de Chagas. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar conhecimentos sobre triatomíneos e a doença de Chagas entre moradores de oito localidades de Diamantina, Minas Gerais, atentando a uma eventual relação entre os conhecimentos e a infestação vetorial. Para avaliação dos conhecimentos foi aplicado questionário com questões fechadas e abertas a 583 moradores com idade igual ou superior a dez anos e, para avaliar a capacidade de reconhecimento de triatomíneos, foi apresentado mostruário com insetos. As respostas às questões fechadas foram analisadas quanto à frequência e associação com a infestação triatomínica. As respostas às questões abertas foram organizadas em eixos temáticos e analisadas descritivamente. Embora a capacidade de reconhecer os triatomíneos não tenha sido associada à infestação das localidades, os residentes em áreas com maior infestação demonstraram conhecer melhor os serviços de referência e a necessidade de encaminhar os insetos a estes. Não foi observada associação entre a infestação triatomínica e os conhecimentos sobre a doença de Chagas. Os resultados ora apresentados podem orientar ações de educação em saúde voltadas para a participação da comunidade na notificação de triatomíneos.
Controle da tuberculose nas prisões, da pesquisa à ação: a experiência do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Authors: Sánchez Alexandra , Larouzé Bernard
Published: June 2016

Resumo As altas taxas de tuberculose (TB) observadas na população carcerária brasileira evidenciam a necessidade, de medidas mais efetivas para o controle da doença nesta população, especialmente no Estado de Rio de Janeiro, onde as taxas de detecção de casos nas prisões são 30 vezes superiores as da população geral. Apresentamos resultados de pesquisas realizadas neste estado no campo da epidemiologia, modelagem matemática, biologia molecular, psicossociologia, arquitetura e direito, a fim de avaliar a situação e desenvolver estratégias de controle da TB adaptadas às especificidades do contexto carcerário. A implementação dessas estratégias implica em considerar o dia a dia da vida na prisão e tornar mais efetiva a fiscalização do sistea de saúde prisional por entidades encarregadas do acompanhamento do cumprimento da pena, de modo a garantir o acesso dos presos à saúde de acordo com leis internacionais e nacionais.
A impossível governança da saúde em prisão? Reflexões a partir da MACA (Costa do Marfim)
Authors: Marcis Frédéric Le
Published: June 2016

Resumo Quem governa a saúde nas prisões? Propomos responder a esta questão a partir de um inquérito etnográfico de longaduração realizado na MACA, a Maison d´Arrêtet de Correction d´Abidjan (Costa do Marfim). A análise da governança da saúde, na prática, não pode ser feita sem uma contextualização histórica da prisão na sociedade da Costa do Marfim, nem de uma análise da legitimidade atual da prisão e dos presos como objetos de políticas específicas nesse país. É à luz desse duplo contexto que deve ser analisada a dupla governança da prisão que rege a vida na MACA e sustenta os valores atribuídos à saúde nesse espaço. Um estudo de caso sobre a substituição de um detento que exercia a função de chefe do prédio da enfermaria (chef de bâtiment de l’infirmerie) permitirá ilustrar como o reconhecimento desta forma de vida singular é uma condição necessária para uma intervenção eficaz no campo da saúde na prisão.
Adaptação cultural para o Brasil da escala Tuberculosis-related stigma
Authors: Crispim Juliane de Almeida , Touso Michelle Mosna , Yamamura Mellina , Popolin Marcela Paschoal , Garcia Maria Concebida da Cunha , Santos Cláudia Benedita dos , Palha Pedro Fredemir , Arcêncio Ricardo Alexandre
Published: June 2016

Resumo O processo de estigmatização associado à tuberculose tem sido pouco valorizado em pesquisas nacionais, sendo esse um aspecto social importante para o controle da doença, sobretudo nas populações marginalizadas. Este artigo apresenta as fases do processo de adaptação cultural para o Brasil da escala Tuberculosis-related stigma para doentes com tuberculose. Trata-se de um estudo metodológico, em que foram realizadas a tradução e a retrotradução dos itens da escala e validação semântica com 17 sujeitos da população-alvo. Após a tradução, a versão conciliada retrotraduzida foi comparada com a versão original pela coordenadora do projeto no Sul da Tailândia, que deu seu parecer favorável para a versão final em português do Brasil. A partir dos resultados da validação semântica, realizada com os doentes de tuberculose, pode-se identificar que, de forma geral, a escala foi bem aceita e de fácil compreensão por parte dos participantes.
Cobertura vacinal e fatores associados em puérperas de município paulista
Authors: Rocha Bárbara Cristina Casemiro da , Carvalheira Ana Paula Pinho , Ferrari Anna Paula , Tonete Vera Lúcia Pamplona , Duarte Marli Teresinha Cassamassimo , Parada Cristina Maria Garcia de Lima
Published: June 2016

Resumo A importância da imunização entre as ações preconizadas no pré-natal decorre da possibilidade de proteger a mãe e o concepto contra determinadas doenças reconhecidamente prejudiciais a ambos. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a cobertura vacinal de puérperas cujos partos ocorreram no primeiro semestre de 2012 em Botucatu/SP e fatores associados. Trata-se de estudo transversal. A coleta de dados foi realizada nas duas maternidades do município. Foram incluídas 1318 puérperas, 90,3% do total de partos ocorridos no período. Os dados para a caracterização das participantes e sobre a situação vacinal (dupla adulto e contra hepatite B) foram obtidos do cartão de pré-natal, prontuário hospitalar ou por entrevista com as mesmas. Para análise dos fatores associados utilizou-se teste Qui-quadrado, considerando-se intervalo de confiança de 95% e p crítico < 0,05. A maior parte das participantes tinha 20 anos ou mais (84,4%), até sete anos de aprovação escolar (69,0%), foi acompanhada no pré-natal (99,2%) realizando sete ou mais consultas (88,9%). Tinham história de aborto e de óbito infantil 17,7% e 2,4% das puérperas, respectivamente. A cobertura vacinal foi de 68,4%. Não houve associação entre variáveis sociodemográficas, obstétricas, relativas ao pré-natal e vacinação da gestante.
Stunting in children under five years old is still a health problem in the Western Brazilian Amazon: a population-based study in Assis Brasil, Acre, Brazil
Authors: Mantovani Saulo Augusto Silva , Ramalho Alanderson Alves , Pereira Thasciany Moraes , Branco Fernando Luiz Cunha Castelo , Oliart-Guzmán Humberto , Delfino Breno Matos , Braña Athos Muniz , Martins Antonio Camargo , Filgueira-Júnior José Alcântara , Santos Ana Paula , Campos Rhanderson Gardinali , Guimarães Andréia Silva , Araújo Thiago Santos de , Oliveira Cristieli Sérgio de Menezes , Codeço Cláudia Torres , Silva-Nunes Mônica da
Published: June 2016

Abstract Despite the process of nutritional transition in Brazil, in some places, such as the Amazon region, stunting is still an important public health problem. We identified the prevalence and factors associated with stunting in children under five years old residing in the urban area of Assis Brasil. A survey was conducted in which a questionnaire on socioeconomic, maternal and children’s conditions was applied, and height or length was measured. The children with height for age index below -2 Z-scores were considered stunted, according to the criteria by the World Health Organization. Four hundred and twenty-eight children were evaluated. Of these, 62 were stunted. Factors associated with stunting, according to adjusted models, were: the presence of open sewer, the wealth index for households, the receipt of governmental financial aid and the mother’s height, age and education. Therefore, it was observed that family and the mother’s characteristics as well as environmental and socioeconomic factors were closely related to the occurrence of stunting in the population studied, and such nutritional disturbance is still a health problem in the Brazilian Amazon.
Demografia, vulnerabilidades e direito à saúde da população prisional brasileira
Authors: Soares Filho Marden Marques , Bueno Paula Michele Martins Gomes
Published: June 2016

Resumo O presente estudo buscou analisar – na direção da garantia do direito humano à saúde – as pesquisas mais recentes sobre o perfil da população prisional brasileira e a sua demografia, além das leis e normas existentes. O sistema prisional brasileiro configura-se como um universo complexo onde os contextos penais estaduais e federais mantêm sob custódia mais de 607 mil pessoas cujo perfil é de 75% de jovens, negros, 67% com baixa escolaridade e 41% são de presos provisórios, residindo em estabelecimentos prisionais superlotados e arquitetonicamente depredados, com crescimento populacional na ordem de 575% em 24 anos, transformando esse ambiente em um grande foco de produção de doenças. A prisão se torna, então, objeto de intervenção diferenciada por parte dos órgãos públicos vinculados aos poderes executivo e judiciário – tendo em vista que os dados apresentam um alto grau de iniquidades e de vulnerabilidades em saúde entre a população prisional, cujas necessidades envolvem um conjunto de ações intersetoriais de políticas públicas transversais à própria execução penal.
Automatic feeders for Nile tilapia raised in cages: productive performance at high feeding frequencies and different rates
Authors: Oliveira F.A. , Argentim D. , Novelli P.K. , Agostinho S.M.M. , Agostinho L.M. , Agostinho C.A.
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT The main goal of modern intensive fish farms should be to increase productivity at a low cost. The automation of fish feeding plays an important role in this scenario since it may improve feed efficiency and reduce organic waste emissions. The aim of this experiment was to provide basic information for the development of feeding techniques using automatic feeders. The experiment was done from September to December, with tilapia weighing 185g, fed 48 meals a day at 22 or 30 minute intervals, with feeding rates of 2, 3 and 4% of live weight. Eighteen 1m3 net cages equipped with automatic feeders were distributed in one pond. During the experimental trial the mean values for dissolved oxygen, pH and temperature were 3.20mg/l, 8.03 and 25.43°C, respectively. The highest average weight of 683.73g was achieved for fish treated with 4% of live weight at 30 minute intervals between meals. There was no difference for viscero-somatic index, demonstrating no alteration in the final carcass quality. These results demonstrate that a higher feeding rate added to efficient feed management can be used at the final stages of raising Nile tilapia in cages without compromising final fish productive quality.
Endoparasites of wild animals from three biomes in the State of Mato Grosso, Brazil
Authors: Ramos D.G.S. , Santos A.R.G.L.O. , Freitas L.C. , Correa S.H.R. , Kempe G.V. , Morgado T.O. , Aguiar D.M. , Wolf R.W. , Rossi R.V. , Sinkoc A.L. , Pacheco R.C.
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT The population of wild animals is regulated by many biotic and abiotic factors, and parasites are a biotic factor that affects the dynamic and density of host populations. From 2002 to 2014, 62 wild animals from the biomes Pantanal, Amazon, and "Cerrado" (or Savanna), which died in attendance in the veterinary hospital or have been road-killed, underwent necropsy for parasitological examination. Overall, 36 species of parasites were identified from 24 host species. Among the parasites, the most prevalent order was Oxyurida (29.1%), followed by Strongylida (20.9%), Spirurida (19.4%), Ascaridida (16.2%), Pentastomida (3.2%), Echinostomida (3.2%), Gygantorhynchia (3.2%), Rhabditida (1.6%), Plagiorchiida (1.6%), and Monilimorfida (1.6%), especially nematodes, which have more biotic potential and is more easily adapted to the environment than other classes. The occurrence of endoparasites was observed more frequently in endothermic than ectothermic animals, and herein is reported eleven new host occurrences for endoparasites in wild animals. The study has contributed to the knowledge on the biodiversity of parasites in wild animals from three biomes in central-western Brazil.