bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Amamentação e as intercorrências que contribuem para o desmame precoce
Authors: Oliveira Carolina Sampaio de , Iocca Fátima Aparecida , Carrijo Mona Lisa Rezende , Garcia Rodrine de Almeida Teixeira Mattos
Published: April 2016

RESUMO Objetivo Conhecer a vivência de mães em relação à amamentação e as intercorrências que contribuem para o desmame precoce. Método Pesquisa do tipo descritiva-exploratória, com abordagem qualitativa realizado em uma unidade de Estratégia da Saúde da Família, no município de Cáceres-MT, por meio de entrevista semi-estruturada com 21 mulheres que tiveram filhos de janeiro/2012 a janeiro/2014. Resultados Os dados apontaram que ao término dos 6 meses das crianças, somente 19,1%, continuavam em Aleitamento Materno Exclusivo e as principais alegações para sua ocorrência foram: Déficit de conhecimentos inexperiência/insegurança; Banalização das angústias maternas; Intercorrências da mama puerperal; Interferências familiares; Leite fraco/insuficiente; trabalho materno. Conclusão O estudo reforçou a necessidade de ajustes no modelo de atenção vigente, ultrapassando aplicabilidade de técnicas pré-definidas, incentivando a criticidade perceptiva dos profissionais de saúde na construção de novos saberes e condutas.
“Aqui a conversa é profissional, [...] Eu sou a pintora!”: resistência no canteiro de obra
Authors: Landerdahl Maria Celeste , Cortes Laura Ferreira , Padoin Stela Maris de Mello , Villela Wilza Vieira
Published: April 2016

RESUMO Objetivo Conhecer as relações de trabalho de mulheres com seus colegas homens em um canteiro de obras da construção civil no município de Santa Maria, RS. Método Pesquisa exploratória, abordagem qualitativa com uma trabalhadora da construção civil, em agosto de 2012. História oral temática como dispositivo para produção de dados. Análise do Discurso de tradição francesa como dispositivo de análise. Resultados Relação laboral impregnada de posturas de resistência, com enfrentamentos importantes com o poder de ordem masculina, apontando para deslocamentos e permanências no ensaio para novas posturas de gênero. Conclusões A conquista de espaços no trabalho remunerado não basta para o alcance do equilíbrio nas relações de gênero; políticas públicas de gênero contribuem, sensibilizando para transformações no campo cultural mediante a compreensão de que a igualdade de direitos e de oportunidades entre homens e mulheres constitui uma condição básica para o alcance da justiça, da cidadania e do desenvolvimento.
Associação entre síndromes hipertensivas e hemorragia pós-parto
Authors: Ruiz Mariana Torreglosa , Azevedo Camila Torres , Ferreira Maria Beatriz Guimarães , Mamede Marli Villela
Published: April 2016

RESUMO Objetivo Investigar a associação entre síndromes hipertensivas e hemorragia pós-parto (HPP) através da mensuração do nível de hemoglobina (Hb) e hematócrito (Ht) em mulheres atendidas em um hospital universitário do interior paulista. Métodos Estudo epidemiológico, seccional, realizado com 100 primíparas, no período entre agosto e dezembro de 2012. Realizaram-se dosagens de hemoglobina e hematócrito na admissão da parturiente e 48 horas pós-parto. Consideraram-se como HPP valores ≥ queda de 10% do valor do hematócrito da admissão. A HPP foi considerada variável dependente, e as variáveis independentes consideradas foram as socioeconômicas, patológicas, assistência pré-natal, admissão, parto e assistência. Utilizaram-se análises estatísticas uni e bivariadas, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados As síndromes hipertensivas foram as doenças mais frequentes; houve presença de correlação positiva entre a queda nos níveis de Ht e Hb e não se identificou uma associação entre síndromes hipertensivas e HPP. Conclusões Primíparas portadoras de síndromes hipertensivas não apresentaram maior probabilidade de HPP.
Cuidar mulheres em situação de violência: empoderamento da enfermagem em busca de equidade de gênero
Authors: Cortes Laura Ferreira , Padoin Stela Maris de Mello , Vieira Letícia Becker , Landerdahl Maria Celeste , Arboit Jaqueline
Published: April 2016

RESUMO Objetivos Conhecer as ações de cuidar de mulheres em situação de violência por enfermeiras em serviços de urgência e emergência e analisar as ações que busquem o empoderamento de mulheres para a equidade de gênero. Métodos Estudo qualitativo, descritivo, realizado mediante entrevistas com 10 enfermeiras trabalhadoras do Centro Obstétrico e Pronto Socorro de um Hospital Universitário do Sul do Brasil e Pronto Atendimento Municipal, de janeiro a abril de 2013. Realizou-se Análise de Conteúdo Temática, adotando-se gênero como categoria analítica. Resultados Elementos do cuidado clínico: remetem-se aos procedimentos e técnicas de enfermagem. Elementos de cuidado não clínico: remetem-se a conversa, escuta e orientação às mulheres e familiares. Conclusões Desvelar tais ações torna-se relevante a fim de qualificar a assistência de enfermagem junto aos demais profissionais de saúde e os serviços de atenção às mulheres em situação de violência.
O acompanhante no centro obstétrico de um hospital universitário do sul do Brasil
Authors: Gonçalves Annelise de Carvalho , Rocha Camila Martinez da , Gouveia Helga Geremias , Armellini Cláudia Junqueira , Moretto Virginia Leismann , Moraes Bruna Alibio
Published: April 2016

RESUMO Objetivos Verificar a prevalência de acompanhante, o tipo de vínculo com a mulher e as justificativas para sua ausência no Centro Obstétrico de um hospital universitário de Porto Alegre (RS). Métodos Estudo quantitativo, transversal, realizado com 385 mulheres no período de agosto a novembro de 2012. Procedeu-se à análise descritiva. Resultados Constataram-se 97,1% de acompanhantes no trabalho de parto; 90,6% no parto; 28,6% na recuperação pós-parto; e 87,1% na realização dos primeiros cuidados com o recém-nascido. O companheiro da mulher foi o acompanhante predominante em todos os momentos. O motivo mais citado para a sua ausência na recuperação pós-parto foi “não permitido” (57,8%). Conclusões A Instituição cumpre as determinações legais referentes à presença de acompanhante, no entanto, ainda há necessidade de sensibilização dos profissionais de saúde quanto à importância do acompanhante no pós-parto imediato, assim como de adequações do espaço físico do local, favorecendo a presença desse suporte à mulher.
Enfermagem obstétrica: contribuições às metas dos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento do Milênio
Authors: Reis Thamiza da Rosa dos , Zamberlan Cláudia , Quadros Jacqueline Silveira de , Grasel Jessica Torres , Moro Adriana Subeldia dos Santos
Published: April 2016

RESUMO Objetivo Caracterizar e analisar a assistência ao parto e ao nascimento realizada por Residentes em Enfermagem Obstétrica. Método Estudo quantitativo e retrospectivo de 189 partos normais assistidos por Residentes em Enfermagem Obstétrica, no período de julho de 2013 a junho de 2014, em uma maternidade localizada no interior do Rio Grande do Sul. A coleta dos dados deu-se através de levantamento de informações dos prontuários clínicos e, para a análise, utilizou-se a estatística descritiva. Resultados Constatou-se o amplo uso de métodos não invasivos e não farmacológicos de alívio da dor e a liberdade de posição durante o trabalho de parto. Destaca-se que 55,6% das mulheres não foram submetidas a nenhuma intervenção obstétrica. Conclusões Foi possível identificar que o Programa de Residência em Enfermagem possibilita a redução de intervenções obstétricas, refletindo diretamente na melhoria da saúde materna.
Language learning apps or games: an investigation utilizing the RETAIN model
Authors: Gunter Glenda A. , Campbell Laurie O. , Braga Junia , Racilan Marcos , Souza Valeska Virgínia S.
Published: April 2016

Abstract: Combining games with mobile devices can promote learning opportunities at the learners' fingertips and enable ubiquitous learning experiences. As teachers increasingly assign games to reinforce language learning, it becomes essential to evaluate how effective these applications are in helping students learn the content or develop the skills that the games are reinforcing. This article examines two English language learning apps under the RETAIN model (GUNTER; KENNY; VICK, 2008). The findings indicate that although these apps offer some language learning opportunities, they do not present scenario-based quality or gameplay, among other elements, if they are to be considered games.
Meta-avaliação: uma década do Processo de Avaliação Institucional do SINAES
Authors: Pinto Rodrigo S , Mello Simone P. T. de , Melo Pedro A
Published: April 2016

Resumo O estudo apresenta a meta-avaliação do Processo de Avaliação Institucional das IES Brasileiras via SINAES, de 2004 a 2014, considerando o acompanhamento e a revisão do sistema. Foram analisadas as IES que finalizaram o seu Processo de Avaliação Institucional e que tiveram seu recredenciamento publicado no Diário Oficial da União em 2014, totalizando 66 universidades. Resultados indicam que as privadas não tiveram média conceitual abaixo do nível satisfatório de qualidade em nenhuma Dimensão. As públicas obtiveram média conceitual insatisfatória na Dimensão 1 – Missão e PDI e na 8 – Planejamento e Auto-avaliação. A meta-avaliação é oportuna e necessária, qualificando o processo numa perspectiva somativa.
Análise do nível de implantação do processo de autoavaliação nas faculdades privadas de Salvador, Bahia
Authors: Espírito Santo Eniel do , Travassos Xisto Lucas , Caribé Sabrina Oliveira
Published: April 2016

Resumo Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar uma análise realizada sobre o nível de implantação do processo de autoavaliação nas faculdades privadas de Salvador na visão dos coordenadores da CPA. Para tanto, realizou-se uma pesquisa com 14 faculdades privadas de Salvador, utilizando como instrumento de coleta de dados, o questionário, com questões mistas (fechadas e abertas). As conclusões indicam que menos da metade das faculdades analisadas possui o processo de autoavaliação implantado de forma suficiente, ou seja, atendendo aos requisitos mínimos exigidos pelo INEP.
A agroecologia nos cursos de engenharia agronômica: para além de desafios e dilemas curriculares
Authors: Jacob Luciana Buainain , Almeida Junior Antonio Ribeiro de , Azevedo Maria Antonia Ramos de , Sparovek Gerd
Published: April 2016

Resumo Este texto tem o intuito de problematizar a educação superior em Engenharia Agronômica. Partimos da ideia de que esta educação coloca-se dentro de um processo de legitimação, acumulação e produção de conhecimento, necessário para o funcionamento da sociedade tecno-industrial; tal conhecimento entra em choque com outras formas de conhecimento que o desafiam. No caso da Engenharia Agronômica, a forma desafiante mais destacada é a Agroecologia. Procuramos caracterizar o espaço curricular ocupado pela Agroecologia, que sabíamos ser muito limitado. Analisamos esta falta de espaço apoiando-se em perspectiva orientada pela transição paradigmática social e científica, por meio do estudo dos projetos político-pedagógicos e dos currículos dos cursos públicos de Engenharia Agronômica do Estado de São Paulo. Constatamos que, de forma geral, os cursos estão pautados numa racionalidade que acaba por legitimar a manutenção de um modelo de desenvolvimento rural social e ambientalmente insustentável. É premente a transição para a sustentabilidade. Não obstante, a Universidade continua formando agrônomos que veem a continuidade do sistema dominante e insustentável de agricultura como o único caminho possível. Nossos dados e reflexões indicam que, apesar de haver uma consciência sobre as questões socioambientais de nosso tempo contida nos projetos político-pedagógicos e nos discursos institucionais, ela não só não está expressa nos currículos dos cursos, como aponta para a continuidade da racionalidade econômica. Mudanças paradigmáticas na organização dos cursos precisam manifestar-se no projeto político-pedagógico, na perspectiva institucional e, de forma correlata, nas práticas pedagógicas, no exercício da docência, da pesquisa e da extensão. Tais mudanças demandam um profundo debate e democrático, que inclua docentes, funcionários, estudantes e sociedade, de modo que o projeto político-pedagógico reflita a pluralidade das vozes existentes.
Dilatação térmica: Uma abordagem matemática em física básica universitária
Authors: Mors Paulo Machado
Published: April 2016

Comenta-se sobre a oportunidade que o tema da dilatação térmica nos oferece para ressaltar as consequências de aproximações matemáticas no tratamento de um sistema físico simples.
Variação de entropia na termalização espontânea de dois blocos distintos revisitada
Authors: Freire Wilson Hugo C. , Leite Daniela
Published: April 2016

Em um artigo recente (Revista Brasileira de Ensino de Física, primeira referência dessa nota), F. Lima apresentou uma expressão para a variação de entropia de um sistema fechado constituído de dois blocos distintos no processo de termalização que ocorre após os blocos, inicialmente com temperaturas diferentes, serem colocados em contato térmico. Com isso ele mostrou, usando cálculo diferencial, que esta variação de entropia é positiva, em pleno acordo com a versão entrópica da segunda lei da termodinâmica. Nesta nota apresentamos uma demonstração alternativa. Inicialmente deduzimos, num nível elementar, o estado final de equilíbrio térmico do sistema a partir da nulidade da derivada primeira da entropia. Em seguida mostramos que a entropia deste sistema possui caráter crescente e verificamos, a partir da derivada segunda, que o estado final de equilíbrio é um estado de máxima entropia e, portanto, temos uma variação positiva de entropia.
Causes, effects and connectivity changes in MS-related cognitive decline
Authors: Rimkus Carolina de Medeiros , Steenwijk Martijn D. , Barkhof Frederik
Published: April 2016

Cognitive decline is a frequent but undervalued aspect of multiple sclerosis (MS). Currently, it remains unclear what the strongest determinants of cognitive dysfunction are, with grey matter damage most directly related to cognitive impairment. Multi-parametric studies seem to indicate that individual factors of MS-pathology are highly interdependent causes of grey matter atrophy and permanent brain damage. They are associated with intermediate functional effects (e.g. in functional MRI) representing a balance between disconnection and (mal) adaptive connectivity changes. Therefore, a more comprehensive MRI approach is warranted, aiming to link structural changes with functional brain organization. To better understand the disconnection syndromes and cognitive decline in MS, this paper reviews the associations between MRI metrics and cognitive performance, by discussing the interactions between multiple facets of MS pathology as determinants of brain damage and how they affect network efficiency.
Performance of low-educated elders with depression on Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-Revised (ace-r) test
Authors: Beckert Michele , Loureiro Fernanda , Menta Caroline , Mello Elisa Fasolin , Nogueira Eduardo L. , Gunten Armin von , Gomes Irênio
Published: April 2016

Along with cognitive disorders, depression has been a concern for mental health services due to its highly debilitating effect on the functioning and quality of life of the elderly. However, there is still little understanding of the cognitive alterations resulting from depression or of the difficult differential diagnosis with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It is known that performance on cognitive tests is strongly influenced by education but few studies have been conducted involving low-educated populations. Objective : To evaluate the performance of elders with low education and no dementia on Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-Revised (ACE-R) test and its cognitive domains, and compare patients with Current Major Depressive Episode (CMDE) against those without depressive symptoms. Methods : A retrospective, cross-sectional analytical study was conducted based on medical files of patients treated at the Cerebral Aging Clinic of the Hospital São Lucas of the PUCRS. The study included 116 individuals with low education (< 8 years of education) aged between 60 and 84 (69.6 ± 6.4) years, with MCDE (N = 41) and controls (N = 75). Results : No significant difference was observed between control and MCDE groups in median scores on the ACE-R, Mini-Mental State Examination, and the five cognitive domains. There was also no difference between the groups on separate analyses of results on the clock drawing test, the categorical verbal and phonological fluency test, and the naming test. Conclusion : The results of this study showed that depressive symptoms did not influence scores on the ACE-R tests conducted in elders with low education.
Capgras syndrome associated with limbic encephalitis in a patient with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Authors: Soares Neto Herval Ribeiro , Cavalcante Wagner Cid Palmeira , Martins Filho Sebastião Nunes , Smid Jerusa , Nitrini Ricardo
Published: April 2016

We report the case of a patient with insidious onset and slowly progressive cognitive impairment, behavioral symptoms, temporal lobe seizures and delusional thoughts typical of delusional misidentification syndromes. Clinical presentation along with extensive diagnostic work-up revealed limbic encephalitis secondary to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The patient underwent immunotherapy with high-dose corticosteroid but no significant improvement was observed. No specific treatment for lymphoma was performed because the patient died of septic shock following a nosocomial respiratory infection. Delusional misidentification syndromes are an unusual and unique form of cognitive impairment in which a patient consistently misidentifies persons, places, objects, or events. Capgras syndrome is the most common subtype of this disorder, being defined by the recurrent and transient belief that someone close has been substituted by an imposter. These entities are generally associated with neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric disturbances. Rare reports of associations between misidentification syndromes and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis have been published, but no papers address a correlation with limbic encephalitis or lymphoma.
Pharmacotherapy review: a proposal to improve medication adherence among hypertensive patients
Authors: Rigoni Cláudia Coelho , Brito Evelin Soares de , Alano Graziela Modolon , Galato Dayani
Published: April 2016

Abstract Pharmacotherapy review is a structured assessment of medicines, which aims to obtain a partnership with patients to achieve drug treatment goals and agreement about drug dosage, as well as when and how the drugs should be administered. The objective was to analyze the influence of pharmacotherapy review, by scheduling drug administration to improve medication adherence among antihypertensive patients. This study was an uncontrolled intervention developed in three distinct stages. The first stage included data collection on the profile of patients and their medications, and a preliminary assessment of medication adherence. In the second stage, the review report was delivered to patients. In the third stage, the results of blood pressure and medication adherence were assessed. The influence of the revision was measured through statistical tests (p<0.05). The study included 40 patients with a mean age of 58.0 (SD:11.3) years; 72.5% were women. Thirty-three (82.5 %) patients required some intervention, after when there was a significant increase in the number of daily doses (p=0.039) and drug intakes (p=0.025). There was a significant increase in the adherence rate, according to both the Morisky-Green test (p<0.001) and self-reported assessment (p=0.004). There was also an improvement in the levels of systolic (p<0.001) and diastolic (p=0.002) blood pressure and in the number of patients with controlled hypertension (p=0.006). The pharmaceutical service enhanced medication adherence and control of systemic blood pressure; however, it increased the complexity of treatment.
Freeze-drying of ampicillin solid lipid nanoparticles using mannitol as cryoprotectant
Authors: Alihosseini Faezeh , Ghaffari Solmaz , Dabirsiaghi Ali Reza , Haghighat Setareh
Published: April 2016

abstract Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) are interesting colloidal drug-delivery systems, since they have all the advantages of the lipid and polymeric nanoparticles. Freeze-drying is a widely used process for improving the stability of SLNs. Cryoprotectants have been used to decrease SLN aggregations during freeze-drying. In this study Ampicillin was chosen to be loaded in a cholesterol carrier with nano size range. To support the stability of SLNs, freeze-drying was done using mannitol. Particle size, drug release profile and antibacterial effects were studied after freeze-drying in comparison with primary SLNs. Preparations with 5% mannitol showed the least particle size enlargement. The average particle size was 150 and 187 nm before and after freeze-drying, respectively. Freeze-drying did not affect the release profile of drug loaded nanopartilces. Also our study showed that lyophilization did not change the antimicrobial effect of ampicillin SLNs. DSC analysis showed probability of chemical interaction between ampicillin and cholesterol.
Validation of high performance liquid chromatography method for determination of meloxicam loaded PEGylated nanocapsules
Authors: Ianiski Francine Rodrigues , Laporta Luciane Varini , Rubim Alexandre Machado , Luchese Cristiane
Published: April 2016

abstract A method to ensure that an analytical method will produce reliable and interpretable information about the sample must first be validated, making sure that the results can be trusted and traced. In this study, we propose to validate an analytical high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for the quantitation of meloxicam loaded PEGylated nanocapsules(M-PEGNC). We performed a validation study, evaluated parameters including specificity, linearity, quantification limit, detection limit, accuracy, precision and robustness. PEGylated nanocapsules were prepared by interfacial deposition of preformed polymer, and the particle size, polydispersity index, zeta potential, pH value and encapsulation efficiency were characterized. The proposed HPLC method provides selective, linear results in the range of 1.0-40.0 μg/mL; quantification and detection limits were 1.78 μg/mL and 0.59 μg/mL, respectively; relative standard deviation for repeatability was 1.35% and intermediate precision was 0.41% and 0.61% for analyst 1 and analyst 2, respectively; accuracy between 99.23 and 101.79%; robustness between 97.13 and 98.45% for the quantification of M-PEGNC. Mean particle diameters were 261 ± 13 nm and 249 ± 20 nm, polydispersity index was 0.15 ± 0.07 and 0.17 ± 0.06, pH values were 5.0 ± 0.2 and 5.2 ± 0.1, and zeta-potential values were -37.9 ± 3.2 mV e -31.8 ± 2.8 mV for M-PEGNC and placebo(B-PEGNC), respectively. In conclusion, the proposed analytical method is suitable for the quality control of M-PEGNC. Moreover, suspensions showed monomodal size distributions and low polydispersity index indicating high homogeneity of formulations with narrow size distributions, and appropriate pH and zeta potential. The extraction process was efficient for release of meloxicam from nanostructured systems.
Pharmaceutical films made from the waste material from the preparation of propolis extracts: development and characterization
Authors: Toledo Lucas de Alcântara Sica de , Bavato Maíra Isabeli , Rosseto Hélen Cássia , Cortesi Rita , Bruschi Marcos Luciano
Published: April 2016

abstract This study investigated the development and characterized the physicochemical properties of films obtained from by-products (BP) from the preparation of propolis extracts. Films were produced in the presence and absence of a polymeric adjuvant (gelatin or ethylcellulose) and propylene glycol by a solvent casting method. Density, surface topography by scanning electron microscopy, mechanical properties (folding endurance, tensile strength and percentage elongation), water vapour permeability (WVP), moisture uptake capacity, thermogravimetry, differential scanning calorimetry and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were determined. The films were a transparent, light greenish-yellow colour, with a uniform surface, and were flexible and easy to handle. The thickness and density of the preparations indicated that the compounds were homogeneously dispersed throughout the film. Mechanical properties were influenced by the film composition; films containing gelatin were more resistant to stress, while those containing ethylcellulose were more flexible. Increasing the adjuvant concentration decreased the elasticity and the rupture resistance, but increased the moisture uptake capacity and WVP of the formulations. BP was thermally stable as were the films. FTIR tests suggested interactions between BP and the adjuvants. This work could contribute to the utilization of BP to prepare films for food and pharmaceutical uses
Validation of high performance liquid chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods for the determination of the antiparkinson agent pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate in pharmaceutical products
Authors: Sevim Serpil , Erk Nevin
Published: April 2016

abstract The antiparkinson agent pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate was quantified in pharmaceutical products by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and derivative spectrophotometry. The first method was based on HPLC using tamsulosin HCl as an internal standard. In this method, chromatographic separation was achieved using a LiChrospher 60 RP column at 25°C, with a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min at 263 nm. The eluent comprised 0.01 mol/L ammonium acetate (pH 4.4) and acetonitrile (35:65 by volume). The linearity range was found to be 10.0-30.0 µg/mL with a mean recovery of 100.5 ± 1.10. The limit of detection (8 ng/mL) and limit of quantification (50 ng/mL) were calculated. In the second method, the first derivative spectrophotometric technique for the determination of pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate was performed by measuring the amplitude at 249 and 280 nm. In the first derivative technique, the absorbance and concentration plot was rectilinear over the 5.0-35.0 µg/mL range with a lower detection limit of 1.5 ng/mL and quantification limit of 4.5 ng/mL. The typical excipients included in the pharmaceutical product do not interfere with the selectivity of either method. The developed methods were validated for robustness, selectivity, specificity, linearity, precision, and accuracy as per the ICH and FDA guidelines (ICH Q2B, 1996; FDA,2000). In conclusion, the developed methods were successful in determining the quantity of the antiparkinson agent pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate in pharmaceutical products. The RSD values for the pharmaceutical product used in this study were found to be 0.97% for the HPLC method and 0.00% for the first derivative spectrophotometric method.
Acetyl hexapeptide-3 in a cosmetic formulation acts on skin mechanical properties - clinical study
Authors: Tadini Kassandra Azevedo , Mercurio Daiane Garcia , Campos Patrícia Maria Berardo Gonçalves Maia
Published: April 2016

abstract Acetyl hexapeptide-3 has been used in anti-aging topical formulations aimed at improving skin appearance. However, few basic studies address its effects on epidermis and dermis, when vehiculated in topical formulations. Thus, the objective of this study was to determine the clinical efficacy of acetyl hexapeptide-3 using biophysical techniques. For this purpose, formulations with and without acetyl hexapeptide-3 were applied to the ventral forearm and the face area of forty female volunteers. Skin conditions were evaluated after 2 and 4-week long daily applications, by analyzing the stratum corneum water content and the skin mechanical properties, using three instruments, the Corneometer(r) CM 825, CutometerSEM 575 and ReviscometerRV600. All formulations tested increased the stratum corneum water content in the face region, which remained constant until the end of the study. In contrast, only formulations containing acetyl hexapeptide-3 exhibit a significant effect on mechanical properties, by decreasing the anisotropy of the face skin. No significant effects were observed in viscoelasticity parameters. In conclusion, the effects of acetyl hexapeptide-3 on the anisotropy of face skin characterize the compound as an effective ingredient for improving conditions of the cutaneous tissue, when used in anti-aging cosmetic formulations.
Effects of sugarcane bagasse ash on the properties of concrete
Authors: Shafiq Nasir , Hussein Asma Abd Elhameed , Nuruddin Muhd Fadhil , Al Mattarneh Hashem
Published: April 2016

This paper presents a detailed investigation of the effects of refined sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) as partial replacement for cement on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete. The study verified that SCBA shows promising results of its use as a cement replacement material (CRM). The potential of SCBA as a CRM was found because of its chemical composition, fineness and well-controlled incineration process. The availability of bagasse is also a positive indicator for the sustainable supply of SCBA as CRM. In the world, approximately 1500 Mt of sugarcane is annually produced, which yields approximately 40–45% bagasse after juice extraction in sugar mills. In this study, SCBA content was varied from 5 to 50% as partial replacement of cement. The effects of SCBA on the workability, compressive strength, splitting tensile strength and bond strength of concrete were investigated. The results showed that the addition of SCBA (5–50% content) increased the slump value of fresh concrete. The mechanical properties (compressive strength, splitting tensile strength and bond strength) of concrete made of 5–30% SCBA showed a reasonable enhancement in the results in comparison with the 100% cement concrete.
Relieving fuel poverty in Wales with external wall insulation
Authors: Atkinson Jo , Littlewood John , Karani George , Geens Andrew
Published: April 2016

This paper discusses the results of five case studies of dwellings in Swansea, UK, that received retrofitted external wall insulation through the first phase of the Welsh government’s ‘Arbed’ scheme in Wales between 2010 and 2012. Arbed is part of the Welsh government’s carbon dioxide emissions reduction and fuel poverty policy objectives. Energy consumption, costs and carbon dioxide emissions data are presented and discussed for each case study, which were collected as part of a doctoral research project undertaken in collaboration with two housing associations in Swansea, Wales. These data are analysed to assess alleviations of fuel poverty, reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and the payback of the interventions. Furthermore, unintended benefits and the implications for further dwellings receiving external wall insulation are also discussed. This paper will be useful to stakeholders involved in the upgrade of existing buildings built around 1919 in reviewing options that give the best payback against energy and carbon dioxide emissions savings.
Formative Assessment in Oral English Classroom and Alleviation of Speaking Apprehension
Authors: Tang Lingying
Published: April 2016

Researches on Language Anxiety have aroused public concern around/ the world, most of which suggest that language anxiety exerts a detrimental influence to language learners in their process of language learning. Chinese English learners usually do a good job in passing all kinds of English test while are poor at oral English referred as “dumb English”. It is safe to conclude that “dumb English” is the best manifestation of foreign language anxiety. Formative assessment characterized by being interactive among students themselves, peers, and teacher, highlights the immediate and effective feedback to learners, which is in accordance with the nature of student-centered approach. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of applying formative assessment in oral English class to alleviate students’ speaking apprehension. Two innate classes are chosen to be the controlled class and experimental class. Data in students’ English classroom speaking anxiety scale is collected and analyzed after pre-test and post-test together with an interview. It is revealed in this study that the implementation of formative assessment in oral English classroom is proved to be effective to alleviate students’ speaking anxiety in experimental class. In response to this finding, implications for practical practice of formative assessment in oral English classroom are discussed.
The attitudes of pharmacists and physicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina towards adverse drug reaction reporting
Authors: Catic Tarik , Begović Begler
Published: April 2016

Introduction: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are threat to the patient’s safety and the quality of life, and they increase the cost of health care. Spontaneous ADR reporting system mainly relies on physicians, but also pharmacists, nurses, and even patients. The aim of this study was to explore attitudes, barriers, and possible improvements to ADR reporting practices in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was developed to collect data on the perception of pharmacovigilance practice and ADR reporting. The survey was conducted in the period between September, 2014 and October, 2014.Results: The response rate was 73% (44 of 60) and 93% (148 of 160) among the pharmacist and family medicine physician groups, respectively. Regarding the attitudes to pharmacovigilance practice and reporting, both the pharmacists and physicians found the practices important. The majority of pharmacists and physicians in year 2014 did not report any ADR, while 18% of the pharmacists and 12% of the physicians, who participated in this study, reported one ADR. Reporting procedure, uncertainty, and their exposure were the main barriers to reporting ADRs for the pharmacists. The physicians claimed lack of knowledge to whom to report an ADR as the main barrier. A significant number of the respondents thought that additional education in ADR reporting would have a positive impact, and would increase the ADR reporting rate.Conclusions: Despite the overall positive attitude towards ADR reporting, the reporting rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is still low. Different barriers to the ADR reporting have been identified, and there is also the need for improvements in the traditional education in this field.
Samudaripen, el Genocidio Gitano: ¿Repetiremos la Historia?
Authors: Macías Aranda Fernando , Amador López Jelen , Santos Pitanga Tatiana , Cortés Cortés David
Published: April 2016

Con el objetivo visibilizar a las víctimas gitanas del holocausto, el presente artículo recapitula, a través de la revisión  de la literatura científica,  los hechos históricos que evidencian el Porrajmos: la "devoración" del pueblo romaní a manos del régimen Nazi. Para ello, este artículo reflexiona sobre el anti-gitanismo en la actualidad y analiza las persecuciones que ha sufrido el pueblo Gitano antes de la guerra como elemento que preparó el camino hacía el Porrajmos. En este sentido, se constata que el Holocausto no hubiera sido viable sin la colaboración de toda la sociedad Europea. Igualmente, analizamos las aportaciones de las Ciencias Sociales que están contribuyendo a la superación del racismo, como herramientas de cambio para que el Porrajmos no vuelva a repetirse.
Evaluation of Parent Management Training Effectiveness to Modify Conduct Problems in Children
Authors: Varshal A.V. , Slobodskaya E.R.
Published: April 2016

A procedure of author’s behavioral training “There is a contact” for parents of children with conduct problems is described, and an assessment of its effectiveness in a longitudinal controlled study is carried out. The intervention group consisted of 17 parents of children with high rate of behavioral problems (12 boys and 5 girls), and the control group consisted of 34 parents of children (19 boys and 15 girls); children were at the age of 2—8 years. The initial level of children’s conduct problems was similar in both groups according to the Eyberg child be- havior inventory. Level of conduct problems in the control group remained sta- ble during six months after the training, and in the intervention group reduced significantly (t=2,3, p<0,05). Large positive effect of intervention on mothers’ disciplinary tactics and anxiety-depression symptoms was revealed in a year after the training (Cohen’s d=2,2 and 0.94, respectively). Conclusion: the program “There is a contact” can be recommended for professionals working with chil- dren’s conduct problems.
Examle of Practice-Oriented Research Based on Case Formulation Method
Authors: Burlakova N.S. , Fedorova Y.N.
Published: April 2016

The article presents an example of practice-oriented research based on case analysis and case formulation method. The authors introduce their experience of using this method in the psychological work with child suffering from general speech disorder. Symptoms of ill-being were examined in combination with the biographical facts about the child, data obtained by observation and understanding of the peculiarities of the child’s inner world. The authors emphasize the necessity not only of studying the objective external circumstances of the situation of development, but also of working out the procedures of analysis of child’s personal experience, self-awareness and identifications which can manifest in the child’s behavior. The method appears to be perspective and to contribute to understanding of the origins of psychological difficulties and emotional and behavioral problems. This information could be valuable and even vital for formulating aims and developing the treatment strategy.
Analytical Work with a Teenager Close-Up (A Case Study)
Authors: Sorin А.V.
Published: April 2016

Three psychoanalytical sessions of a teenager with symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) are described. BPD is interpreted as an independent syndrome, characterized by a specific background, which needs certain strategies of psychological assistance. Characteristics of this syndrome and related psychological defense mechanisms are described. Strategy, tactics and technique of consulting are based on the goal — to enhance the quality of client’s adaptation to reality, which is not identical to the experience acquired in the family. Theoretical basis of consulting is object relations theory; the idea of containment is regarded as a determinant of overcoming primitive defenses and reconstruction of integral perception of reality by borderline personality.
Формирование потребностных ожиданий родительской общественности средствами педагогической диагностики
Authors: Романюк Лариса Валерьевна , Скударёва Галина Николаевна
Published: April 2016

Прогнозирование перспективных направлений развития образования невозможно вне социально-экономического контекста и без учета интересов и потребностей полноправного социального субъекта образования — родителей обучающихся, или синонимичной педагогической категории — родительской общественности. Новая социальная роль родителей диктует потребность дифференциации их социально-педагогических функций, расширения спектра участия в функционировании, развитии и управлении образованием, об усложнении его содержания. Трансформация взаимоотношений школы и родителей отражена в приоритетах современной образовательной политики. С целью успешного проектирования их взаимодействия необходимо диагностировать потребностные ожидания родителей от школы с целью информирования о том, как ответственно школа относится к поручениям государства и реагирует на запросы общества в лице родительской общественности. Существенным дополнением к полученным выводам могут служить обобщенные результаты современных исследований, свидетельствующие о наиболее общих характеристиках потребностных ожиданий родителей от школы.
Концептуальные средства анализа российской культуры
Authors: Федотова Надежда Николаевна
Published: April 2016

В России сегодня много делается важного и значимого для ее будущего. Но вместе с тем официально признаны падение культурного уровня в условиях распространения массовой культуры, недостаточность культурного и символического капитала, незнание истории своей страны, ее достижений и тех распространенных в мире продуктов духовной и материальной культуры, авторство которых принадлежит России. Это относится не только к повседневности, к публичному пространству, но и к научной деятельности, в которой не осуществлена систематизация категориального аппарата исследований культуры.

Показывается, что наукой мало изучены способы исследования и методологии анализа культуры как ресурса развития. Дается анализ культурных ресурсов российского развития, выявленных на основании комплексного исследования и применения мало известных или недостаточно используемых категорий «прецедентные феномены культуры», «культурный и символический капитал», «российская идентичность и ее процессуальный характер», «коды культуры», «константы культуры», «мягкая мощь». В статье предпринята методологическая попытка исследования и систематизации этих категорий.

Подчеркивается, что проанализированные категории взаимосвязаны и позволяют найти меру соотношения конструктивистской переделки культуры и сохранения ее основополагающих основ. А значит, они могут рассматриваться как новый аппарат исследования культуры и работы с ней.
Молодежь как субъект региональных конфликтов
Authors: Бабинцев Валентин Павлович , Ушамирская Галина Федоровна , Ушамирский Алексей Эдуардович
Published: April 2016

В статье выделяются и анализируются характеристики современной российской молодежи как субъекта региональных конфликтов. Обосновывается, что положение молодежи на уровне субъекта РФ потенциально конфликтно, но конфликты, в которых она обычно участвует, вытеснены почти исключительно на уровень микросреды. В большинстве российских регионов характерной чертой молодежного образа жизни является сравнительно (по отношению к столице) высокая зависимость от референтного, прежде всего семейно-родственного, окружения.

На основании исследования, проведенного в Белгородской и Волгоградской областях в 2014 г. одним из соавторов статьи (осуществлено по методике многоступенчатой квотной выборки, n = 1500), выявлено, что для большинства молодых людей характерны относительно низкая частота участия в конфликтах с большинством референтов (постоянно в них обычно участвуют не более 12% респондентов, исключение составляют конфликты со сверстниками (10% и 36%) и особенно с родителями и родственниками (19% и 31%), стремление избегать конфликтов в ситуациях, когда непосредственно не затронуты личные жизненные потребности молодого человека (договоры предпочитают конфликту 50% молодых людей, еще 10% обычно избегают открытого противостояния).

Анализ результатов других исследований показывает, что региональная молодежь в основной своей массе не склонна к радикальным решениям. Однако она способна быть весьма последовательной и успешной в отстаивании своих интересов. В основе преобладающей стратегии молодых в конфликтах лежит ориентация на личные ресурсы, сочетающаяся со скептической оценкой возможностей внешней поддержки. Такая позиция стимулируется и дефицитом веры в то, что социальные институты на региональном уровне способны подобную поддержку оказать, а сложившиеся в субъектах РФ реальные общественные условия благоприятны для продуктивного разрешения конфликтов.

Сделан вывод, что, отказывая региональному сообществу в способности защитить «простого человека», молодые люди по-своему оправдывают преобладающую в их среде установку почти исключительно на собственные силы. А это, в свою очередь, крайне негативно сказывается на перспективах наращивания индивидуального социального капитала, который представляет собой основанный на доверии ресурс личных связей. Исследование, лежащее в основе статьи, дает основание утверждать, что в рассматриваемых регионах консолидация молодежи является проблематичной не столько вследствие дефицита объединяющих идей, сколько в силу кризиса доверия на микроуровне.
Desempeño de un sistema fotovoltaico autónomo frente a condiciones medioambientales de una región en particular
Authors: Obando-Paredes Edgar Dario , Vargas-Cañas Rubiel
Published: April 2016

Este artículo presenta un método de modelado, simulación e implementación de un sistema fotovoltaico autónomo. El modelo está basado en un circuito equivalente del panel fotovoltaico; teniendo en cuenta la interacción de éste con los elementos que componen el sistema y con los parámetros medioambientales (radiación solar, velocidad del viento y temperatura ambiente) que influencian su funcionamiento. Este circuito equivalente esta descrito en términos de fotocorriente, un diodo, una resistencia en serie y una resistencia de juntura. La simulación del desempeño de este modelo se realiza teniendo en cuenta parámetros medioambientales recolectados en un periodo de un año y se valida comparando sus resultados con los de un modelo experimental. Los resultados obtenidos son comparables entre sí en términos de potencia.
Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting Quality in Selected Nigerian Company
Authors: Anastasia Chi-Chi (PhD) Onuorah , Oghenefegha Friday Imene
Published: April 2016

This paper evaluated the level of performance of some selected companies ranging from commodities, brewery, banking, oil and gas and beverages in terms of corporate governance measure indictors on the firm quality of financial reporting in Nigeria. The data were collected from 2006 to 2015. Econometric analysis were conducted and the result suggests that the correlation among corporate governance indicators of board structure (size-BRDSZ and independence-BRDID), audit quality (audit committee size (ADCMZ), the quality of external audit (EADTQ) as measured by the presence of an auditor among the big-4), board experience (i.e. experience-BRDEX) and financial reporting quality is 93.47%. The independent variables can explain the variation in the FRQDA by 54.29%. There is overall significance among the parameters measuring financial reporting quality as discretionary accruals of firm (FRQDA). Board structure (size-BRDSZ), board experience (experience-BRDEX) and the quality of external audit (EADTQ) have positive impact on the financial reporting quality measured by the discretionary accruals of firm (FRQDA) by 16.01, 0.05 and 2.75. However, independent directors on the board of firm (independence-BRDID) and audit quality (audit committee size (ADCMZ) negatively affect financial reporting quality measured by the discretionary accruals of firm (FRQDA) as much as 0.99 and 20.01. Guarantee Trust Bank Plc. among the five selected companies of study in Nigeria has better performance of financial reporting based on board structure (size-BRDSZ) and audit committee size (ADCMZ). This revealed that there is short run relationship among Audit quality (audit committee size (ADCMZ), and the quality of external audit (EADTQ) as measured by the presence of an auditor among the big-4) and board experience (i.e. experience-BRDEX) have not granger cause FRQDA. It further recommended that greater focus on corporate governance indicators so as to bring about global standard financial reporting in the Nigerian emerging market for investment opportunity.
The Stock Investment Strategy at Company Acquisition
Authors: Wei Lan Yu , Lin Dan , Lin Lu
Published: April 2016

Recent studies in Accounting, Industrial Organizations and Finance often incorporate efficient market hypothesis in event studies. Event studies can be used to examine how changes in company environment affect corporate finance. However, using short-term stock prices to examine mean reversion may face a problem. Specifically, there is no evidence that changes in market values are unbiased estimates of changes in fundamentals. This study adopts program trading to test the mean reversion of an acquisition event (SPIL and ASE Group) between 2015 and 2016 in Taiwan. The results show that investors can use RSI spread and stock price deviation to make abnormal returns. In other words, investors can make profits based on technical analyses. Therefore, the evidence suggests that between 2015 and 2016, the security market in Taiwan did not fully meet the condition of a semi-strong form efficient market.