bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A study on faciomaxillary injuries in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: G. Ravikumar , Manoharan . , G. R. Sugapradha
Published: July 2017

Background: Faciomaxillary injuries are increasing in frequency and severity due to road traffic accidents and violence among the people of the delta districts of Tamilnadu. Alcohol plays a major role both in road traffic accidents and assaults resulting in faciomaxillary injuries. Human bites play a significant role in the soft tissue injuries of the face resulting in loss of lobule of ear, nasal tip loss and partial loss of lower lip. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the aetiology, incidence, patterns and treatment modalities of faciomaxillary injuries which include both soft tissue and bony injuries.Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu, India between 2012-2015. About 850 patients in and around the delta districts of Tamilnadu admitted with various soft tissue and bony injuries of the faciomaxillary region were studied. Age, sex, time, mechanism and aetiology of injury, history of bleeding, unconsciousness and prior first aid, type of vehicle and use of preventive measures, type of fracture, associated injuries and treatment modalities were evaluated.Results: Faciomaxillary injuries were mostly due to road traffic accidents. Highest number of fractures was predominantly occurring in the age group of 21-30 years. Males incurred more fractures with a male to female ratio of 7.4:1.1. Fracture mandible was the most common followed by zygoma, nasal and naso ethmoid fractures. Pan facial fractures were more common among alcoholics. 28 patients had associated head injury and 14 patients had cervical spine injuries. Open reduction and internal fixation was the preferred modality for mandible whereas the mid face fractures were treated more often by closed methods. Soft tissue injuries involving ear, nose, lip and eyelids were more common.Conclusions: Drunken driving should be curbed in the society. Educating the people about road safety rules will bring down the faciomaxillary injuries. Motivating the public against violence will reduce human bites and soft tissue injuries of the face.
A study of febrile seizures in children in relation to iron deficiency anemia
Authors: Shah Gautam , Parmar Ritesh
Published: July 2017

Background: Febrile seizures are the most common cause of convulsions in children between 6 months to 5 years, occurring in 2-5% of children. Iron deficiency is postulated as a risk factor for febrile seizures in children and it is an easily correctable condition. The objective of the study was to study the clinical profile and risk factors of febrile convulsions and to establish an association between febrile seizure and iron deficiency anemia.Methods: The study was carried out in Department of Pediatrics, Dhiraj General Hospital, Piparia, a tertiary care teaching hospital. 34 cases and 34 controls were included in the study. Controls were children of same age group presenting with short febrile illness but without any seizures. Febrile seizures were defined according to the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) criteria. Iron deficiency was diagnosed by hematologic investigations of haemoglobin value < 11 g/dl, MCV <70 fL and RDW > 15.6%.Results: Iron deficiency anemia was present in 23.52% (8/34) of cases as compared to 17.64% (6/34) in the control group. Odds ratio was 1.436 (95% CI 0.439-4.669, p value 0.549), which suggest there is no significant association of iron deficiency anemia with febrile convulsions. Subgroup analysis for association of iron deficiency anemia with simple febrile convulsion cases showed Odds ratio of 1.11 (95% CI 0.298-4.138), which suggests there is poor association of iron deficiency anemia with simple febrile convulsions. Subgroup analysis for association of iron deficiency anemia with complex febrile convulsion cases showed Odds ratio of 2.809 (95% CI 0.521-15.041), which suggests there is poor association of iron deficiency anemia with complex febrile convulsions. Wide confidence interval indicates less sample size. Study with large sample size is required for reliable interpretation.Conclusions:The study reveals iron deficiency anemia is not a significant risk factor in children presenting with febrile seizures. Further study with large sample size is required.
Self-care practices among type II diabetics attending primary health centre, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu
Authors: R. Uma Maheshwari , K. R. Sowmiya , S. Kavin
Published: July 2017

Background: Increasing prevalence of diabetes in India is resulting in an epidemiological transition. The care of the people with diabetes is traditionally seen as doctor centered, but the concept of self-care of people with diabetes is a new domain and is proven beneficial in averting long term complications. A diabetes self-care activities measure, together with glycaemic control, can provide essential data for clinicians, diabetes educators, and patients to evaluate and modify treatment. The objective of the study was to determine the practice of self-care activities among people with diabetes attending primary health centre.Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in primary health centre, Tiruvallur health unit division during July–September 2016. A total of 308 patients with >1 year duration of diabetes mellitus (DM) were asked to respond to summary diabetes self-care activities questionnaire after obtaining the consent from them and analysed by proportions.Results: A healthy eating plan on a daily basis was followed by 76.9% (237/308) of the participants, daily exercises for 30 min were followed by 57.1% (176/308), and regular blood sugar monitoring was done by 84.1% (259/308). Regarding the adherence to oral hypoglycemic agents and insulin, daily adherence to medication was seen among 89.7% (226/252) and 75% (42/56) were found to be adherent to insulin injections on a daily basis.Conclusions: Self-care practices were found to be unsatisfactory in fruit and vegetables intake and foot care especially drying in between toes and inspecting inner surface of shoes. Realizing the multi-faceted nature of the problem, a systematic, multipronged and an integrated approach is required for promoting self-care practices among diabetic patients to avert any long-term complications.
A study on prevalence of myopia and its associated factors in school children of Salem, Tamil Nadu
Authors: K. Chellavel Ganapathi , R Arun Vijay Paul , K. Kokila , S. Bharath Kumar
Published: July 2017

Background: Myopia is the major refractive error having a worldwide prevalence of 1.5 billion. Children with Myopia feel difficulties in viewing blackboard in school; they avoid outdoor activities and get  isolated from the peer groups. Untreated myopia may lead to Macular degeneration, Glaucoma, Cataract, Retinal detachment. Thus this study was carried out. The aim of the study to find out the prevalence of myopia among school children and its associated factors.Methods: The study was a cross sectional study carried out among students of government higher secondary school, Sarkar Kollapatti, Salem. Total sample size of 854 Students from class 6-12 was selected by simple random sampling. Students were examined by Snellen’s chart, non-cycloplegic auto refractometry and by pin hole test. Finally all data were entered in EPIDATA and analysed in IBM SPSS software version 20.Results: After complete analysis, prevalence of myopia was 11.7% of which 46% were boys and 54% were girls. Among students of age 8 to 19 years, the most common age group involved was 14-17 years of age followed by students of 10-13 years of age. Time spent on visual gadgets was the major factor associated with myopia. Familial predisposition, average amount of time a person spends on near work showed significant association with myopia.Conclusions: This study throws light on prevalence of myopia in semi-urban school children & various factors associated with myopia. Students with myopia were referred to Department of Ophthalmology, GMKMCH and thus they were prevented from further complications due to myopia and improve the academic performance.
Does literacy status of mother influence breast feeding practices: experience from a semi urban location in Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Mohan Yogesh , Jain Timsi , Dutta Ruma , Parasuraman Gomathy
Published: July 2017

Background: In spite of regular promotion of breast feeding practices at both National and International level, the proportion of children who are exclusively breast fed during the first 6 months of life is very less. The present study was planned to find out the prevalence of correct breast feeding practices among mothers of 12-23 old children enrolled in Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) centers and to find out its relationship with mother’s literacy status in a semi urban location of Tamil Nadu.Methods: A cross sectional study was done in the ICDS centers. Participants: 127 mothers of 12-23 month old children enrolled in various ICDS centers in the field practice area of Saveetha Medical College. Methodology: Semi structured interviews. Proportion and chi-square were used for analysis.Results: Overall, 19%of the mothers gave pre-lacteal feeds to their babies, 6% of mothers denied colostrums, 12% started complementary feeding before 6 months. Overall literacy status of the mother was associated with better breast feeding practices; however literacy had a complex relation with different aspects of breast feeding.Conclusions: The breast feeding practices were relatively better than reported by other studies in the country. However, still there was a significant gap in correct practices of breast feeding.
A prospective comparative study in the clinical outcome of trochanteric and subtrochanteric fracture femur with proximal femoral nail versus dynamic hip screw
Authors: Gowda Pradyumna R. , J. Manjunath
Published: July 2017

Background: Trochanteric fractures are the most common fractures encountered accounting for 50% of all hip fractures. Subtrochanteric femur fractures have high rate of complications associated with their management. 10%–34% of all hip fractures occur in the subtrochanteric region.The study was to compare the clinical outcome of trochanteric and subtrochanteric fracture femur with proximal femoral nail (PFN) versus dynamic hip screw (DHS).

Methods: A prospective study of 50 patients with intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fracture among which 30 were treated with Proximal Femoral Nail and 20 with Dynamic Hip Screw at SSIMS-SPARSH Davangere, Karnataka, India between June 2015 to November 2016. At final follow up results were assessed with Modified Harris Hip score.

Results: Among the PFN Intertrochanteric fracture group, 9 patients showed excellent outcome, 6 patients showed good outcome and 2 patients showed fair outcome and 1 patient showed poor outcome. Among the PFN subtrochanteric fracture group, 7 patients showed excellent outcome, 3 patients showed good outcome and 1 patients showed fair outcome and 1 patient showed poor outcome. Among the DHS intertrochanteric fracture group, 3 patients showed excellent outcome, 3 patients showed good outcome and 2 patients showed fair outcome and 2 patient showed poor outcome. Among the DHS subtrochanteric fracture group, 1 patients showed excellent outcome, 2 patients showed good outcome and 3 patients showed fair outcome and 4 patient showed poor outcome.

Conclusions: Fractures of the trochanteric region of the femur need a proper selection of implant based on fracture pattern. DHS has excellent results when used on stable fractures. For unstable fractures, PFN is the implant of choice. In case of subtrochanteric fractures PFN has better results in both stable and unstable fractures compared to DHS with less failure rates and restoring better hip biomechanics.
12-month assessment of increase in total kidney volume in children and young adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease – a pilot study
Authors: Pawlak-Bratkowska Monika , Afshari Susan , Grzelak Piotr , Podgórski Michał , Wosiak Agnieszka , Młudzik Katarzyna , Michalak Krzysztof , Kostrzewa Marta , Faltin Kamil , Tkaczyk Marcin
Published: July 2017

Wstęp

Autosomalna dominująca wielotorbielowatość nerek (ADPKD – autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease) to najczęstsza z dziedziczonych monogenowo chorób nerek. Stanowi przyczynę schyłkowej niewydolności nerek u 5–10% dorosłych leczonych nerkozastępczo. Dawniej uważana była za chorobę ludzi dorosłych, lecz od czasu upowszechnienia badań ultrasonograficznych zaczęto obserwować jej występowanie także u dzieci.

Materiał i metody

Grupę badaną stanowiło 19 pacjentów z prawidłową czynnością nerek (w wieku 1,8–18,8 roku w trakcie kontroli, 12 dziewczynek, 7 chłopców) chorujących na ADPKD. Spośród pacjentów 15 spełniało ultrasono-graficzne kryteria rozpoznania choroby, a 4 nie spełniało kryteriów, przy czym były to dzieci z dodatnim wywiadem rodzinnym w kierunku ADPKD, a w USG stwierdzono minimum 2 torbiele. Całkowita objętość nerek (TKV), określona jako suma objętości obu nerek, została odniesiona do powierzchni ciała pacjenta (TKV/BSA). Dzieci badane były średnio co 12 miesięcy.

Wyniki

W badanej grupie stwierdzono istotny statystycznie roczny przyrost całkowitej objętości nerek (w 2015 r. 296,71 ± 178,67 cm3 vs. 350,38 ± 195,86 cm3 w 2016 r.; p = 0,019) oraz także TKV w odniesieniu do powierzchni ciała (w 2015 r. 191,23 ± 86,29 cm3/m2 vs. 221,15 ± 96,99 cm3/m2 w 2016 r.; p = 0,037). Nie uwidoczniono różnic w tempie przyrost całkowitej objętości nerek w zależności od płci (dziewczynki 32,45 ± 51,88 cm3/m2/rok vs. chłopcy 25,56 ± 71,00 cm3/m2/rok; p = 0,81) oraz ze względu na zaawansowanie choroby, ocenianej jako liczba stwierdzonych w badaniu ultrasonograficznym torbieli w obrębie nerek (< 5 torbieli 30,77 ± 61,6 cm3/m2/rok vs. ≥ 5 torbieli 29,41 ± 58,22 cm3/m2/rok; p = 0,96).

Wnioski

U dzieci i młodych dorosłych z ADPKD można zaobserwować zwiększenie względnej całkowitej objętości nerek (w odniesieniu do BSA) już w trakcie 12-miesięcznej obserwacji.
Kelley-Seegmiller syndrome as cause of recurrent acute kidney injury
in 9-year-old boy
Authors: Marciniak Hanna , Jarmoliński Tomasz , Safranow Krzysztof , Jakubowska Katarzyna , Olszewska Maria , Chlubek Dariusz
Published: July 2017

Defekt fosforybozylotransferazy hipoksantynoguaninowej (HPRT) jest drugą co do częstości występowania po ksantynurii wrodzoną wadą metabolizmu puryn. Opisany w 1967 r. u pacjentów z dną moczanową i kamicą nerkową zespół Kelleya-Seegmillera wynika z częściowego niedoboru tego enzymu. Jego całkowity brak wywołuje ponadto ciężkie objawy neurobehawioralne i znany jest od 1964 r. jako zespół Lescha-Nyhana. Badania enzymatyczne i molekularne, pozwalające na dokładną diagnostykę tych wad, są w Polsce trudno dostępne, co wpływa na bardzo rzadkie ich rozpoznawanie. Przedstawiono przypadek 9-letniego chłopca z nawracającym ostrym uszkodzeniem nerek
(4 epizody), u którego analiza obrazu klinicznego i proste testy laboratoryjne pozwoliły na wstępne rozpoznanie zespołu Kelleya-Seegmillera, potwierdzone badaniem aktywności HPRT.
Assessment of growth retardation in children on renal replacement therapy from 2000 to 2016 – one center experience
Authors: Zachwieja Katarzyna , Drożdż Dorota , Hubert Joanna , Dudek Natalia , Moczulska Anna , MIklaszewska Monika , Pietrzyk Jacek
Published: July 2017

Wstęp

Celem pracy była ocena wzrastania dzieci dializowanych w latach 2000–2016.

Materiał i metody

U 102 dzieci w wieku 10,2 roku ± 5,66 przeanalizowano rozpoznania, schorzenia dodatkowe, czas i rodzaj dializoterapii, losy pacjenta, zastosowanie hormonu wzrostu. Niedobór wzrastania (Z score) stwierdzono u 87 dzieci przy rozpoczęciu badania i u 94 przy zakończeniu leczenia.

Wyniki

U 60% dzieci pierwszą metodą dializoterapii była dializa otrzewnowa, u 38% hemodializoterapia, u 2% wy-przedzające przeszczepienie nerki. W chwili zakończenia obserwacji 70% pacjentów żyło z czynnym przeszczepem nerki, 15% było nadal dializowanych, 13% zmarło, u 2% doszło do poprawy funkcji nerek. Średni czas dializoterapii (94 dzieci) wynosił 34,6 mies. (1–136 mies.) i był dłuższy w latach 2000–2008 niż w okresie 2009–2016 (śr. 43,3 ± 32,7 mies. vs 18,3 ± 13,1; p = 0,00005). W grupie ze schorzeniami dodatkowymi (46% dzieci) stwierdzono większy niedobór wzrostu na początku (Z score 0: -2,3 ± 2,3 vs -1,08 ± 1,6; p = 0,003) i na końcu leczenia (Z score 1:-2,7 ± 2,6 vs -1,2 ± 1,5; p = 0,001) oraz dłuższy czas dializoterapii (42,7 ± 34,4 mies. vs 27,8 ± 23,8; p = 0,02). Z score 0 wyniósł dla wszystkich pacjentów -1,7 ± 2,0 (-9,3 do +2,0) przy rozpoczęciu leczenia i nie różnił się od Z score 1:
-1,9 ± 2,2 (-8,3 do +2,4); p = 0,37 w chwili zakończenia. U 42,5% dzieci na początku i u 45% na końcu terapii Z score był < -2,0. W grupie 17% dzieci leczonych hormonem wzrostu stwierdzono wyrównanie się niedoboru wzrostu po zakończeniu dializoterapii w porównaniu z grupą nieleczoną (Z score 1: -2,4 ± 1,7 vs -1,9 ± 2,3; p = 0,37).

Wnioski

Niskorosłość stanowi istotny problem dzieci dializowanych. Współchorobowość jest czynnikiem pogarszającym niedobór wzrostu. Zastosowanie hormonu wzrostu daje szansę na poprawę wzrastania.
APOSISI PADA TEKS BERITA JAWA POS
Authors: Cahyana Dian Anik
Published: July 2017

Aposisi merupakan satuan lingual berkategori benda yang berfungsi untuk menjelaskan atau mencirikan elemen yang lain. Aposisi bisa terletak di depan atau di belakang elemen inti, selama elemen tersebut dapat mendukung elemen lain dalam kalimat serta memberikan informasi yang sesuai dan berkaitan dengan yang lain. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan jenis dan penggunaan aposisi didalam teks berita, khususnya aposisi yang terdapat di koran Jawa Pos. Sumber data dalam tulisan ini diambil dari koran Jawa Pos edisi bulan November 2016, yang berupa berita utama. Dari hasil temuan, jenis aposisi yang ditemukan adalah aposisi pembatas (restriktif). Aposisi jenis ini merupakan pronomina yang menyangkut identitas, Pronomina tersebut hanya mengaju pada satu orang (tunggal). Sedangkan tujuan penggunaan aposisi khususnya pada teks berita yaitu: memberikan Edukasi Informasi baru kepada masyarakat khususnya pembaca, membangun Citra Tokoh, pencitraan tokoh tersebut bisa baik atau buruk, Kompetisi Bahasa dan Ketercukupan Informasi, membangun pemahaman pembaca dengan menghadirkan informasi yang cukup atau kehadiran aposisi lebih dari satu.
Modélisation Du Cycle Des Roches Sédimentaires Au Profit Des Apprenants De La Première Année Collégiale
Authors: Tajdi Amina , Nazih Ali , Eddif Atika , Kenafi Jamila , Mahboubi Issam , Oubezza Jihad , Chelouati Et Tarik
Published: July 2017

The present study aims to identify the difficulties to assimilate the concept of the sedimentary rocks cycle for first year middle high school students. It also aims to test the importance of a physical model that we have proposed. In order to collect the didactic difficulties encountered in the classroom as well as the means suggested to overcome them, we administered an anonymous questionnaire to 44 teachers of Life and Earth Sciences. To test the significance of the model, 184 learners were divided into two groups. While the first group was taught using a model, no specific one was used to teach the other group. After a constructive evaluation, 73% of the learners in the first group achieved satisfactory results, against 34% in the second one.
Effects of Internal Marketing on Customer Orientation Behaviour of Selected Hotels’ Employees in Nigeria
Authors: Nwora Nebo, Gerald , Uzoamaka Okechukwu, Elizabeth
Published: July 2017

This study was carried out to determine the Influence of Internal Marketing on Customer Orientation Behaviour of Hotel Employees in Nigeria. The objectives of the study include: to determine the effect of internal marketing on customer orientation behaviour of hotel employees; to investigate the moderating influence of personality on the relationship between internal marketing and customer orientation behaviour of the hotel employees; and to investigate the moderating influence of job satisfaction on the relationship between internal marketing and customer orientation behaviour of the hotels’ employees. Survey research design method was adopted for the study. 83 and 174 hotel managers and employees respectively were selected for the study from 20 hotels operating in different geo-political zones of Nigeria. Questionnaire was used for collection of data. Convenience sampling method was used for selecting both the hotels’ managers and guest service employees used for the study. The hypotheses were tested using multiple linear regression. It was revealed that internal marketing has significant influence on customer orientation behavior of hotels’ employees; personality significantly moderates the relationship between internal marketing and customer orientation behavior of the hotel employees; and job satisfaction significantly moderates the relationship between internal marketing and customer orientation behavior of the hotels’ employees. It was recommended that hotel managers should give much priority to internal marketing practice while controlling for the personality and job satisfaction of the guest service employees.
Spatial Design Makes a Difference in Student Academic Engagement Levels: A Pilot Study for Grades 9-12
Authors: Scott-Webber Lennie , Konyndyk Roger , French Raechel , Lembke Jason , Kinney Taryn
Published: July 2017

Our research question was, ‘Can we demonstrate that the design of the built environment for grades 9-12 impacts student academic engagement levels?’ A pilot study was conducted using a convenience sample, a high school (grades 9-12) in the USA’s mid-west with a four-year old design solution. To answer the question we designed two online survey instruments, one for students and one for educators, enabling us to construct engagement indexes for each. We then correlated the level of self-reported engagement, as measured by our indexes, with the perceptions of the built environment. A mixed-methodology research technique was used for this research project. Focused interviews used K-12 architects (n=6), administrators (n=3), teachers (n=35), students (n=25). A fifteen (15) question ‘Alpha’/pilot survey was then designed, developed, pre-tested and then submitted to the full membership of the school. Findings revealed that both students and educators agreed that the design of the built environment makes a difference relative to their engagement at both the macro (i.e., Overall) and micro (i.e., Classrooms) at a high level of significance (p<.0001); spatial design makes a difference. The survey proved to be both reliable and valid. Finally, we pay particular attention to questions relating to “movement” and learning.
Bank Credit and Aggregate Import Demand in South Africa: An Autoregressive Distributed Lag Approach
Authors: Ziramba Emmanuel , Mumangeni Johanna
Published: July 2017

This study reformulated the aggregate import demand function for South Africa by incorporating a financial variable, bank credit. The study used the bounds testing approach for cointegration and the autoregressive distributed lag models to estimate short-run and long-run elasticities of aggregate import demand. The cointegration results confirm a long run relationship between the quantity of imports and the explanatory variables. Although bank credit has a positive impact on aggregate imports, it is statistically insignificant. It is statistically significant in the short-run. Our results suggest that bank credit is insufficient as a policy instrument for longterm import demand in South Africa. It can only be useful in managing the South African external balance in the short-run.
Participation Politique Des Femmes Au Niger: Analyse De La Contribution Du Genre Féminin Dans Le Développement Politique
Authors: Aboubacar Zakari
Published: July 2017

This research focuses on the political participation of women in Niger. In addition to the documentation on the subject, we conducted interviews with women and political party leaders. Thus, the quest for equality is more than ever a concern of Nigerian women. In this article we asked the following research question: how can we explain the contribution of the feminine gender to political development in Niger? The general objective pursued through this article is to analyze the contribution of women in political development in Niger. To answer the research question and check the general objective the qualitative method through maintenance guides was used. After analyzing the data, the results show that politics is still an exclusively male domain or that there are many institutionalized discriminations, the dominance of political space by men being the rule, although it did not exclude a certain presence women. The results also show that the question of the presence of women in public life in general and political space in particular is a global challenge to harmonize the political space of Niger.
Moroccan Women in the Domestic Services Sector: Recognizing The Unrecognized: Fez as a Case Study
Authors: Mechouat Karima
Published: July 2017

The present paper aims to uncover the socio-economic and legal situation of women involved within the domestic services sector. It draws on parts of the findings brought about by a research paper I conducted in the fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of doctorate at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences in Fez, Morocco. Being more essentially based on ethnography, the study was carried out through the use of observation, focus group and structured/semi-structured interviews which were conducted and analyzed in the light of the established theoretical framework of this exploratory investigation. What is new in this article is the fact that the investigation’s findings will be analysed and discussed through a critical rereading of the Moroccan Labour Law on domestic workers to gauge the extent to which it complies with the International Labour Standards set by the Domestic Workers Convention. As a result of structural adjustment, a considerable number of unemployed workers are urged to invade the informal sector. This study reveals that women involved in the domestic services sector as an informal and feminized sector are not only economically and socially marginalized, but they are also marginalized at the legislative level. All this indicates the importance of recognizing the unremunerated and the under-remunerated contributions of women to the domestic services sector and to all aspects of development. It also suggests the urgent need to amend the labour law on domestic workers and bring it in line with the International Labour Organization Standards to improve domestic workers’ conditions.
Implications Organisationnelles Et Humaines De L’introduction Des Tic Pour La Frh : -Cas De L’administration Publique Marocaine-
Authors: Obada Meriem
Published: July 2017

In this study we are interested in the organizational and human implications of ICTs especially for HRF as we see them as more crucial to the effectiveness of the organization as a whole. Mobilizing a contextualist approach, our contribution consists in reconsidering the field of study in order to integrate public administrations, which, like private companies, are strongly challenged by requirements of efficiency and effectiveness. We opted for a quantitative approach by administering a questionnaire to HR managers in about 40 public administrations and used various documents to enrich and complete the field study. The introduction of ICT in public administration has led to a reorganization of work and a change in working conditions, so the HRF becomes more flexible and communicative. However, interactive services and activities that contribute to skills development are scarce. An ICT culture based on the ethical sense and the mobilization of all the stakeholders is necessary for a complete success of the computerization project of the Public Administration.
Redução de emissão de CO2 nas atividades aéreas da Empresa Aérea ABSA S.A., com ênfase na redução de consumo de combustíveis fósseis
Authors: Melnik Luis Eduardo , Henkes Jairo Afonso
Published: July 2017

O trabalho aqui apresentado tem por finalidade sugerir mudanças opera-cionais em uma empresa aérea objetivando a redução de emissões de CO2 através da redução de consumo de combustíveis fósseis. Para tanto, uma pesquisa foi ela-borada junto a uma das principais empresas de transporte aéreo de carga no Brasil e a análise e verificação dos dados apresentados foram aqui transcritos de forma a corroborar com a viabilidade deste tipo de programa. Os resultados apresentados neste trabalho são bastante animadores e reforçam a ideia do crescimento e evolu-ção de forma sustentável. Será possível verificar, ao longo do texto, os benefícios ambientais e econômicos trazidos por este projeto.
Decomposição de compostos orgânicos voláteis oriundos de postos de gasolina por plasma de descarga corona
Authors: Cubas Anelise Leal Vieira , Machado Marília de Medeiros
Published: July 2017

A formação de hidrocarbonetos voláteis tem se tornado um fator causador de impacto ambiental, no tocante às indústrias petroquímicas. Nessas indústrias, as principais emissões de compostos orgânicos voláteis (COVs), como benzeno e tolueno, em conjunto com a pressão de vapor próxima ou acima da atmosférica, estão relacionadas com a carga, descarga e armazenamento dos combustíveis. Os impactos provenientes da emissão de compostos orgânicos voláteis para atmosfera acarretam em conseqüências à saúde humana, expondo a população aos hidrocarbonetos, ao meio biótico e ao meio físico. Nesse sentido, o presente estudo propõe um método de tratamento desses compostos através da utilização de tecnologia de plasma descarga corona. A metodologia do trabalho baseou-se na coleta de amostras de gasolina em postos de combustíveis na região da Grande Florianópolis e sua eficiência foi testada analisando-se os gases provenientes da pirólise da gasolina realizada pelo plasma, através de um identificador de gases por infravermelho e pelo método da cromatografia gasosa. Os resultados mostram que o tempo de permanência ideal da amostra no plasma foi o de 8 minutos.
Adaptação e resiliência do espaço comercial de rua: a 25 de março
Authors: Cesarino Gabriela Krantz , Caldana Junior Valter Luiz
Published: July 2017

Este artigo propõe a discussão do conceito de resiliência adaptativa através de um breve estudo da rua 25 de Março, o mais importante centro comercial da cidade de São Paulo. Partindo do pressuposto de que esta rua é uma exceção ao esvaziamento contemporâneo dos centros tradicionais, procuramos compreender os processos de transformação e adaptação da 25 de Março, que garantiram a sua resiliência nos últimos 150 anos. O conceito de resiliência está presente nas discussões dos urbanistas há algumas décadas, com interpretações diversas que possibilitaram uma significativa evolução do conceito. Recentemente, o entendimento da resiliência como estado desejável a ser atingido por um sistema, tem incorporado as complexidades inerentes às suas transformações. Na cidade contemporânea, complexidades e contradições não impedem, mas ao contrário, contribuem para que o sistema urbano se sustente no longo prazo.
Espaço rural e espaço urbano: pluralidade conceitual e as tecnologias de informação e comunicação
Authors: Bernardo Cristiane Hengler Corrêa , Bernardes Juliana Correa , Vieira Silvia Cristina , Lourenzani Ana Elisa Bressan Smith
Published: July 2017

Como proposição central, este artigo apresenta a seguinte problemática de pesquisa: como as tecnologias de informação e de comunicação podem auxiliar uma maior interação entre o espaço rural e o espaço urbano? Como objetivo geral, o artigo buscou compreender como as Tecnologias de Informação e de Comunicação podem ser utilizadas para a interação entre espaço urbano e rural. Especificamente, descreve a lacuna na definição das bases conceituais do que é espaço rural e urbano e observa o papel da comunicação, em específico das Tecnologias de Informação e de Comunicação, como mediador para uma compreensão destes espaços e das interferências mútuas que ocorrem. Como aporte metodológico utilizou a revisão bibliográfica e as teorias que conceituam campo e cidade, sobretudo nas discussões sobre conceitos intrínsecos aos fatores comunicacionais.
Estação Guanabara - polo de extensão universitária cultural
Authors: Silva Odair Marques
Published: July 2017

O CISGuanabara, Centro Cultural de Inclusão e Integração Social, vinculado à Pró-Reitoria de Extensão e Assuntos Comunitários (PREAC), nasce como instrumento da universidade para gestão e mobilização ao uso de um patrimônio histórico e cultural tombado em Campinas, o prédio da Estação Guanabara e valorização e disponibilização de seus projetos de extensão universitária. Uma das ações desenvolvidas se visibiliza no projeto “Feiras Culturais” na Estação Guanabara, cujos objetivos são: incentivar a comunidade a participar de atividades culturais, ampliar o acervo cultural dos participantes, oferecer espaço de visibilidade e desenvolvimento para os agentes de cultura e contribuir com o papel da Universidade, em sua relação com a comunidade, nos termos da Extensão Universitária. As Principais atividades são: mostras de produções culturais da comunidade, de alunos e funcionários da Unicamp, entre estas se destacam: na literatura a feira livre de troca de livros, sem venda, no teatro as performances e oficinas, na música as apresentações presenciais, nas artes plásticas as mostras de pinturas e fotografias, na cultura dos bairros o artesanato, a dança de rua, o hip hop entre outras, na culinária as comidas típicas regionais brasileiras e nos espaços alternativos e criativos as rodas de conversas com autores e fazedores de cultura, a arte circense e as manifestações culturais da comunidade.
Tradução audiovisual: práticas de acessibilidade para cego no curso de graduação de fonoaudiologia da UNICAMP
Authors: Conceição Diego Henrique de Assis
Published: July 2017

Os projetos de inclusão no contexto do ensino superior dentro de Universidades Públicas são frutos diretos de politicas educacionais inclusivas, iniciadas na década de 90, as quais obtiveram grande força para seu desenvolvimento a partir da Declaração de Salamanca, de 1994, que inaugura um novo olhar, para a inclusão, auxiliando a todos os estudantes que não se beneficiavam com o processo escolar. Instaurando o desafio de uma real inclusão, o qual para a pessoa cega é transposto, como a necessidade da transformação de tudo que se é visível em palpável e/ou audível, para que este consiga a construção de uma representação imagética, em sua memoria, do que esta sendo posto ao seu redor. Assim, a igualdade de oportunidade dentro da Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) é desenvolvida de forma a respeitar as particularidades da pessoa cega, através de práticas pedagógicas inclusivas: como a adaptação de textos escritos em áudios, utilizando-se de sintetizadores de voz, confecção de representações de imagens e figuras em formato 2D, áudio-book e disponibilização do profissional Ledor/Audiodescritor. Serviços estes presentes no curso de graduação de Fonoaudiologia, a partir do ano de 2016, motivados pelo ingresso de um aluno cego, no referido curso. Tais recursos são oferecidas pela Pró - Reitoria de Graduação (PRG) da UNICAMP, através da ampliação dos serviços e atendimentos de sua Central de Tradutores e Interpretes de Língua de Sinais (Central TILS).
Ciclo de palestras para funcionários do instituto de biologia da UNICAMP
Authors: Canova Fernando , Kassisse Dora Maria Grassi
Published: July 2017

Todos os dias são lançadas novas tecnologias e softwares, além de plataformas cada vez mais modernas, o que torna inevitável que o profissional não interrompa nunca sua formação se quiser manter sua empregabilidade. Cabe às instituições de saúde e ensino promover atividades de capacitação para que alunos e funcionários que não tenham tempo e/ou recursos financeiros para se manter atualizados tenham acesso a técnicas e conhecimentos atualizados que lhes permitirão exercer suas funções de maneira mais segura. Assim, foi desenvolvido um Projeto de Atividades Multidisciplinares que apresenta um ciclo de palestras e oficinas envolvendo vários temas que possibilitaram desenvolver atividades de forma mais eficaz, atualizada e segura para todos os envolvidos, implementando e aplicando conceitos de ética, biossegurança, manejo consciente de animais, entre diversos outros temas. A avaliação foi bastante positiva, alcançando 97% de avaliação como ótima. Este projeto, além de propiciar atualização profissional, serviu também como espaço de socialização, fator muito importante para o bem estar dos membros da comunidade. Os resultados obtidos com este trabalho indicam que eventos como este são de extrema importância não apenas para a instituição de ensino, mas para pessoas diretamente ligadas a ela, uma vez que fornece um espaço para reflexão e socialização dos participantes, melhorando o ambiente de trabalho e qualificando seus membros.
Biomarcador de síndrome metabólica está associado a maior gravidade do câncer mamário
Authors: Nascimento Higor Campos , Cralcev Christopher , Santana Aline Barros , Faria Eliana Cotta , Gurgel Maria Salete Costa , Mazon Sílvia de Barros
Published: July 2017

A obesidade, que está relacionada a diversas comorbidades incluindo a síndrome metabólica (SM), também tem sido associada ao desenvolvimento e progressão do câncer mamário, que é o tipo de câncer mais frequente entre as mulheres. A SM tem sido associada ao risco, tanto para o desenvolvimento como para o pior prognóstico desse tipo de câncer. Dentre as diversas adipocinas secretadas pelo tecido adiposo encontra-se a proteína transportadora de ácidos graxos de adipócitos (A-FABP), que na obesidade está presente em concentrações mais elevadas e tem sido considerada um marcador de SM. Mais recentemente esta adipocina tem sido associada à carcinogênese e a piores prognósticos de vários tumores, incluindo os de mama. Com o objetivo de avaliar a associação da A-FABP com a SM e as características clinicopatológicas do câncer de mama, 152 pacientes atendidas no CAISM/UNICAMP foram classificadas em três grupos: não obesas (NO), sobrepeso/obesidade (SP/O) e sobrepeso/obesidade com síndrome metabólica (SP/O-SM); e tiveram as concentrações séricas de A-FABP determinadas pela técnica de ELISA. Concentrações mais elevadas de A-FABP foram detectadas no grupo SP/O-SM, sugerindo o papel da A-FABP como um biomarcador da SM, também em pacientes com câncer mamário. Além disso, esta adipocina mostrou associações com fatores de pior prognóstico tanto no grupo SP/O-SM, como no grupo NO. Como essas associações foram mantidas após ajustes das variáveis: índice de massa corpórea, circunferência abdominal e idade/estado menopausal, os resultados sugerem relação da A-FABP com maior gravidade do câncer mamário, independentemente de obesidade e incentivam o estudo mais aprofundado dessas relações.
O gerenciamento dos resumos do evento SIMTEC a partir do software OJS /SEER: gestão e divulgação científica
Authors: Santos Gildenir Carolino , Godoi Murilo Lucas
Published: July 2017

Esse trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar a ferramenta de gerenciamento dos resumos publicados no evento SIMTEC - Simpósio dos Profissionais de UNICAMP, utilizando o software Open Journal System / Sistema Eletrônico de Editoração de Revistas (OJS/SEER), no formato de um periódico intitulado Sínteses: Revista Eletrônica do SIMTEC. A ideia surgiu em 2008, mas a implementação acontece somente agora, após ser apresentado vários formatos de armazenamento, e escolhido o OJS/SEER. Decidiu-se optar por manter arquivados os resumos nesse software por várias razões. Sendo que a primeira é que o software garanta e preserva digitalmente todo o sistema, metadados e arquivos em PDF por meio da Rede Cariniana / LOCKSS, a qual a UNICAMP está integrada; a segunda é que possibilita a atribuição do Digital Object Identifier (DOI) por meio da configuração de plug-in instalado no próprio sistema, mantendo o link persistente de acesso aos resumos sempre na mesma URL; e por última por constituir uma pequena base de dados sobre o SIMTEC facilitando o acesso às informações. Assim, essa iniciativa visa garantir e recuperar as informações de todas as edições já publicadas no SIMTEC num mesmo ambiente reconhecido mundialmente e de fácil acesso a sociedade e a comunidade universitária, por ser de livre acesso e gratuito.
Programa profissionais sem fronteiras: ousadia e inovação
Authors: Santos Gildenir Carolino
Published: July 2017

É um programa permanente da Universidade que promove a consolidação, expansão e internacionalização por meio das ações desenvolvidas no âmbito do SIMTEC, Prêmio PAEPE, Mobilidade VRERI, e outras ações pertinentes ao desenvolvimento profissional dos funcionários ultrapassando fronteiras, propondo a integração entre o ensino, a pesquisa e a extensão da Universidade. Este programa, que está sendo implementado, é pioneiro na esfera pública garantindo o desenvolvimento profissional e acadêmico do funcionário da Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Tem como objetivo contribuir para o desenvolvimento de habilidades e competências para o desdobramento e elaboração de trabalhos técnico-científicos fomentando a participação e inserção do servidor administrativo no ambiente acadêmico universitário. Verificamos hoje, que o sistema da Universidade não possui um espaço que permita uma interlocução com as três categorias (alunos, docentes e funcionários), ocorrendo acarretamento de desperdícios de competências e que freiam o desenvolvimento do potencial da Universidade. O espaço do programa “Profissionais Sem Fronteiras” visa os seguintes desdobramentos: educação permanente; capacitação do profissional e apoio técnico de criação e submissão de projetos. Essa visão estratégica formula condições para que se possa desenvolver e aprimorar as seguintes linhas de ações com base nos desdobramentos: 1) serviços para traduções de artigos e projetos para outra língua (inglês); 2) normalização e orientação bibliográfica e ética na pesquisa de trabalhos a serem submetidos ao SIMTEC e outros do gênero; 3) auxilio na elaboração de projetos e editais; 4) auxílio em como elaborar artigos científicos; 5) elevator pitch e outros formatos. Contando com o apoio constante das instâncias na Universidade que operam com o desenvolvimento profissional, será possível termos o aporte da estruturação física para instalação do programa e também financeira para podermos termos na Universidade a formação dos profissionais sem fronteiras.
Pericarditis constrictiva: Causa de falla cardiaca en una paciente joven
Authors: Quispe Jorge
Published: July 2017

La pericarditis constrictiva es una causa de falla cardiaca derecha, que produce típicamente una alteración diastólica progresiva. Su corrección quirúrgica es posible con la pericardiectomía. La presentación en jóvenes y el compromiso importante de la función sistólica son escenarios infrecuentes. Se presenta el caso de una joven de 17 años con un cuadro de falla cardiaca congestiva. Los hallazgos de la ecocardiografía y resonancia cardiaca confirmaron el diagnóstico de pericarditis constrictiva. Se evidenció una disfunción sistólica con hipocinesia apical severa y con presencia de una masa a este nivel, compatible con trombo por la respuesta a anticoagulantes. La pericardiectomía se difirió por un alto riesgo operatorio y criterios de mal pronóstico por resonancia cardiaca.
Sarcoma de Kaposi clásico
Authors: Méndez-Mathey Vanessa
Published: July 2017

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Possible Reactions of Dietary Phenolic Compounds with Salivary Nitrite and Thiocyanate in the Stomach
Authors: Takahama Umeo , Hirota Sachiko
Published: July 2017

Foods are mixed with saliva in the oral cavity and swallowed. During staying in the stomach, saliva is contentiously provided to mix with the ingested foods. Because a salivary component nitrite is protonated to produce active nitrous acid at acidic pH, the redox reactions of nitrous acid with phenolic compounds in foods become possible in the stomach. In the reactions, nitrous acid is reduced to nitric oxide (•NO), producing various products from phenolic compounds. In the products, stable hydroxybezoyl benzofuranone derivatives, which are produced from quercetin and its 7-O-glucoside, are included. Caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, and rutin are oxidized to quinones and the quinones can react with thiocyanic acid derived from saliva producing stable oxathiolone derivatives. 6,8-Dinitrosocatechis are produced from catechins by the redox reaction, and the dinitrocatechins are oxidized further by nitrous acid producing the quinones, which can make charge transfer complexes with the dinitrosocatechin and can react with thiocyanic acid producing the stable thiocyanate conjugates. In this way, various products can be produced by the reactions of salivary nitrite with dietary phenolic compounds, and reactive and toxic quinones formed by the reactions are postulated to be removed in the stomach by thiocyanic acid derived from saliva.
Steroidal Dimer by001 Inhibits Proliferation and Migration of Esophageal Cancer Cells via Multiple Mechanisms
Authors: Wang Sai-Qi , Zhou Kai-Rui , Shi Xiao-Li , Chang Li-Ming , Zhang Yan-Bing , Yu Bin , Liu Hongmin
Published: July 2017

Following our previous success in identifying new steroid-based anticancer agents, we herein disclosed the structural requirements for retaining high potency against cancer cells and associated modes of action. The structurally novel steroidal dimer by001 inhibited growth of different esophageal cancer cells and colony formation at low micromolar levels, elevated cellular ROS levels and caused mitochondrial dysfunction. Mechanistic studies showed that by001 induced cell death through the mitochondria and death receptor-mediated apoptotic pathways and autophagy induction, as well as inhibited migration.
Calcium Sparks in Cardiac Cells in Silico
Authors: Ryvkin Alexander , Markov N.S.
Published: July 2017

We simulate elementary calcium release events (sparks) in a single calcium release unit in ventricular myocyte. Previously developed and tested electron-conformational model of the stochastic dynamics of RyR-channels is integrated to the calcium dynamics model in the cardiac cell. This approach allows to observe RyRs opening/closing in details on the macromolecular level during the calcium dynamics course. We simulate calcium diffusion in the dyadic space and “domino-like” RyR’s activation during the so-called “calcium induced-calcium release process”. Ca2+ sparks initiation, spread and termination are investigated in the computer experiments. Sparks’ initiation and termination rate dependence on the Ca2+ diffusion velocity is observed. We show that sarcoplasmic reticulum lumen local depletion and RyR’s stochastic attrition could be the reasons of Ca2+ spark termination.
Micobacteriose em camarão branco do Pací­­fico, Litopenaeus vannamei
Authors: PEDROSA Virgínia Fonseca , Júnior Wilson WASIELESKY , KLOSTERHOFF Marta da Costa , ROMANO Luis Alberto , LARA Gabriele Rodrigues de
Published: July 2017

A infecção por Mycobacterium spp. tem sido constatada em diversos vertebrados, ocasionando doenças em humanos e animais. As espécies responsáveis pela ocorrência de micobacteriose em peixes, a saber, Mycobacterium marinum, M. fortuitum e M. chelonae, também são potencialmente infecciosas para os camarões peneí­­deos. A micobacteriose que afeta crustáceos corresponde a uma enfermidade sistêmica, granulomatosa, possuindo como agente etiológico bacilos Gram positivos ácido-álcool resistentes. Relata-se neste trabalho a ocorrência de micobacteriose em camarões da espécie Litopenaeus vannamei, sendo identificada a bactéria M. marinum nas amostras teciduais analisadas. Durante a manutenção de juvenis da espécie foram observadas lesões enegrecidas no sexto segmento abdominal de 20 espécimes. A partir das técnicas de Fite-Faraco e Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) foi identificado o patógeno, representando uma doença bacteriana com potencial zootécnico que ocorre em ambientes aquáticos, acarretando riscos de contaminação tópica em pessoas envolvidas na manipulação de camarões.