bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Introduction: From Revolution to Globalization: Foodways in Russia and East-Central Europe
Authors: Neuburger Mary , Livers Keith
Published: November 2017

This introduction examines how food and foodways were used in Russia and in the Communist Bloc nations of Eastern and Central Europe as a means of envisioning and implementing the idea of a utopian future in the here and now. In the case of Russia, food imagery had been utilized in nineteenth-century literature to imagine the ideal community, which became a political and economic necessity after the October Revolution of 1917. Loudly proclaimed ideals of modernity and progress required tangible results, such as an abundance of cheap and healthy food. Local variants of this followed the spread of Soviet influence to Eastern Europe after World War II. Here new foodways and technologies were likewise introduced in order to create the “dreamworlds” of the future. The fall of communism (1989–91) brought about the need to reimagine culinary landscapes, both as a critique of socialism and—later—as a response to twenty-first-century globalization and homogenization.
Habituation Model of Implementing Environmental Education in Elementary School
Authors: Zaenuri Z. , Sudarmin S. , Utomo Y. , Juul E.
Published: November 2017

The purpose of this study is to analyze the implementation of environmental education in Elementary School. The study was conducted at SDN 1 Kota Banda Aceh. The research subjects are school residents (students, teachers, education personnel, principals, and school committees). This research is designed using a qualitative approach. This study is focused on the implementation of environmental education in primary schools. Data collection uses observation sheet instrument (observation), focused interview, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The research data were analyzed descriptively. The results show that the implementation of environmental education can be realized in habituation to maintain personal hygiene, class cleanliness, and worship together according to his beliefs and sports.
Science Integrated Learning Model to Enhance The Scientific Work Independence of Student Teacher in Indigenous Knowledge Transformation
Authors: Parmin P. , Sajidan S. , Ashadi A. , Sutikno S. , Fibriana F.
Published: November 2017

The scientific work independence is the core competency of student teacher of science. In this research, the effectiveness of the Science Integrated Learning Model (SIL) was measured in term of the scientific work independence of student teacher of science in changing the society’s original knowledge into scientific knowledge. The changing was measured through Ethnoscience learning. The experimental method was used with the control group and experimental group in three different universities. The result of the t-test shows a correlation coefficient significance value at 0.000 < 0.05. Therefore, it concludes that there is not any difference between the experimental and control group. However, there is an effect of model application on the independence of the scientific work of student teacher of science.  
Virtual Laboratory to Improve Students’ Problem-Solving Skills on Electricity Concept
Authors: Gunawan G. , Harjono A. , Sahidu H. , Herayanti L.
Published: November 2017

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of the use of virtual labs on problem-solving ability of students to the concept of electricity. The subjects were students of physics education at Mataram University. Students were divided into two groups: experimental and control group. The research instrument used was in the form of problem-solving ability tests on electricity concept. The tests employed the form of essay that represent concepts about electricity being studied. The results showed the effect of the use of virtual labs on problem-solving ability of students to the concept of electricity. It can be seen from the different improvement of problem-solving ability in both groups. Problem-solving ability of experimental group is higher than the control group. From the analysis of these problem-solving steps, it can be seen that general students in both classes have the same ability to identify problems and define goals. In the next step, the different improvement in problem-solving skills in the two classes is significant. Experimental class’ students have a higher ability to plan and implement problem-solving solutions than those of control class.
Performance Analysis of Power Bank Fitted with Recycled Laptop Batteries
Authors: Hartono H. , Sunarno W. , Sarwanto S.
Published: November 2017

The result of observation at Science Laboratory of State Vocational High School 3 of Surakarta shows that the power capacity of power bank fitted with recycled laptop batteries was not tested. Power bank test was conducted by preparing used laptop batteries type 18650 from its packaging for a total of five cells, selecting batteries based on their physical appearance, cleaning the pole connections, testing the voltage, testing temperature when power charging from electric outlet to power bank, testing the power drain, testing the power capacity without load, charging in the case, testing the module when power charging from electric outlet to power bank, testing the power capacity level indicator, testing power charging from power bank to recharged device, installing the power bank analyzer, and recording voltage measurement results, electric current flowing, duration of time needed to charge, and power capacity left after charging. The electric load used was a 1.2 watt LED lamp. After that, the calculation of battery power capacity was conducted, in accordance with the technical specification listed in the power, then compared to the result of test of power capacity stored in recycled power bank. Based on the result of technical specification calculation, the power bank produced had a power capacity of 50.000 watt hours. Meanwhile, in the experiment with LED lamp electric load, the power bank had a power capacity of 44.6756 watt hours. The comparison of power capacity between the technical specification and the experiment shows that the recycled power bank had performance of 89.4%. Thus, recycled power bank met the requirement of feasibility to be learning media of physics project.
BRIP1 overexpression is correlated with clinical features and survival outcome of luminal breast cancer subtypes
Authors: Gupta Ishita , Ouhtit Allal , Al-Ajmi Adil , Rizvi Syed Gauhar A , Al-Riyami Hamad , Al-Riyami Marwa , Tamimi Yahya
Published: November 2017

In Oman, breast cancer is most common, representing approximately more than 25% of all cancers in women. Relatively younger populations of patients (25–40 years) present surprisingly with an aggressive phenotype and advanced tumor stages. In this study, we investigated differential gene expressions in Luminal A, Luminal B, triple-negative and Her2+ breast cancer subtypes and compared data to benign tumor samples. We identified a potential candidate geneBRIP1, showing differential expression in the four breast cancer subtypes examined, suggesting thatBRIP1has the profile of a useful diagnostic marker, suitable for targeted therapeutic intervention. RT-qPCR and Western blotting analysis showed higherBRIP1expression in luminal samples as compared to triple-negative subtype patient’s samples. We further screenedBRIP1for eventual mutations/SNPs/deletions by sequencing the entire coding region. Four previously identified polymorphisms were detected, one within the 5′-UTR region (c.141-64G > A) and three in theBRCA-binding domain (c.2755T > C, c.2647G > A and c.3411T > C). Kaplan–Meier analysis revealed that patients with overexpression ofBRIP1displayed a poor survival rate (P < 0.05).BRIP1has a dual function of an oncogene and a tumor suppressor gene in addition to its role as a potential biomarker to predict survival and prognosis. Data obtained in this study suggest thatBRIP1can plausibly have an oncogenic role in sporadic cancers.
A Resource for the Allele-Specific Analysis of DNA Methylation at Multiple Genomically Imprinted Loci in Mice
Authors: Wasson Jadiel A , Birol Onur , Katz David J
Published: November 2017

Genomically imprinted loci are expressed mono-allelically, dependent upon the parent of origin. Their regulation not only illuminates how chromatin regulates gene expression but also how chromatin can be reprogrammed every generation. Because of their distinct parent-of-origin regulation, analysis of imprinted loci can be difficult. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are required to accurately assess these elements allele specifically. However, publicly available SNP databases lack robust verification, making analysis of imprinting difficult. In addition, the allele-specific imprinting assays that have been developed employ different mouse strains, making it difficult to systemically analyze these loci. Here, we have generated a resource that will allow the allele-specific analysis of many significant imprinted loci in a single hybrid strain of Mus musculus. This resource includes verification of SNPs present within 10 of the most widely used imprinting control regions and allele-specific DNA methylation assays for each gene in a C57BL/6J and CAST/EiJ hybrid strain background.
Luxación de codo asociada a fractura de cóndilo externo y cabeza del radio. Presentación de un caso y revisión bibliográfica. [Elbow luxation associated with external condyle and radial head fracture. Case report and literature review].
Authors: Curbelo Nova Patricia Carolina , Casales Nicolás
Published: November 2017

Presentamos el caso atípico de una luxación compleja de codo, en un adulto, asociada a fractura de cabeza de radio y cóndilo humeral externo. Se realizó reducción cerrada de la luxación y posterior tratamiento quirúrgico con reducción abierta y fijación interna de la fractura de cóndilo externo. Se obtuvo un codo estable que luego de la rehabilitación logró una buena movilidad y un rápido reintegro laboral. AbstractWe report the unusual case of a complex elbow dislocation in an adult associated with radial head and external humeral condyle fracture. Closed reduction of dislocation and subsequent surgical treatment were performed with open reduction and internal fixation of lateral condyle fracture. A stable elbow after rehabilitation was achieved showing a good range of motion and the patient returned to work rapidly.
As Conferências Nacionais de Saúde e o processo de planejamento do Ministério da Saúde
Authors: Ricardi Luciani Martins , Shimizu Helena Eri , Santos Leonor Maria Pacheco
Published: November 2017

RESUMO O estudo buscou analisar a relação das Conferências Nacionais de Saúde com o processo de planejamento do Ministério da Saúde. Realizou-se pesquisa qualitativa de análise documental comparada dos quatro Planos Nacionais de Saúde com os relatórios das Conferências correspondentes (XII à XV), identificando-se referências à influência destas no processo de planejamento. Verificou-se que as Conferências mencionam o planejamento, porém, com pouco destaque. Os Planos, em geral, não citam as Conferências como base, com exceção da XII Conferência, antecipada para subsidiar o Plano 2004-2007. Para que as Conferências sejam mais efetivas, precisam indicar prioridades e pautar efetivamente a gestão.
Refletindo sobre o instituído na Promoção da Saúde para problematizar 'dogmas'
Authors: Carvalho Fabio Fortunato Brasil de , Cohen Simone Cynamon , Akerman Marco
Published: November 2017

RESUMO O ensaio busca problematizar temas importantes para a construção teórico-conceitual da Promoção da Saúde, que é discutida a partir de múltiplas concepções. Por meio de revisão bibliográfica, buscou-se embasamento para a defesa de que a Promoção da Saúde é mais ampla que a prevenção de doenças, mas não pode prescindir dela, além da possibilidade de mudanças comportamentais construídas a partir do empoderamento dos sujeitos e coletividades e da importância da abordagem individual. Conclui-se que a Promoção da Saúde é uma importante forma de produzir saúde, o que inclui as ações cotidianas nos serviços de saúde e no espaço micropolítico da vida.
O desafio da integralidade no cuidado ao idoso, no âmbito da Atenção Primária à Saúde
Authors: Medeiros Kaio Keomma Aires Silva , Pinto Júnior Elzo Pereira , Bousquat Aylene , Medina Maria Guadalupe
Published: November 2017

RESUMO Este ensaio objetiva discutir os desafios da integralidade no cuidado ao idoso, no âmbito da Atenção Primária à Saúde, considerando o paradigma da funcionalidade, a atenção domiciliar e a formação profissional, como uma tentativa de fomentar esse debate no âmbito da saúde coletiva.
Didatic approach of ultrasonographic examination for evaluation of the carpal joint in horses
Authors: Hage Maria Cristina Ferrarini Nunes Soares , Invernizzi Mariana Sachi , Bellegard Gabriela Monaldo Corrá , Dória Renata Gebara Sampaio , Schwarzbach Silke Verena , Miada Vanessa Junko Yamaguti
Published: November 2017

ABSTRACT: The carpus is a complex articulation, which is often involved in injuries in equine athletes. The objective of this study was to suggest a didactic approach for ultrasonography training for the examination of the carpal joint in horses. Ultrasonograhy examination was performed in a healthy 14-year-old horse. The images were compared with those of a dissected anatomic specimen of the carpal region of a senior horse and with those reported in the literature. Identifiable structures were as follows: (dorsal) tendon of the muscle extensor carpi radialis, tendon of the muscle extensor carpi obliquus, tendon of the muscle commom digital extensor, dorsal synovial outpouchings, joint capsule and fat cushion, (lateral) tendon of the muscle lateral digital extensor, lateral collateral ligament (deep and superficial components), (medial) medial collateral ligament (deep and superficial components) and (palmar) palmar intercarpal ligament, carpal sheath, carpal tunnel, superficial digital flexor tendon, proximal origin of the deep digital flexor tendon, and palmar carpal ligament. Prior knowledge of the anatomy in combination with the study of anatomical specimens is essential for recognizing musculoskeletal structures during ultrasound examination, contributing to the training and learning processes.
Peach cultivars from tropical regions: characterization and processing potential
Authors: Curi Paula Nogueira , Tavares Bruna de Sousa , Tadeu Maraísa Hellen , Melo Evaldo Tadeu de , Pio Rafael , Souza Vanessa Rios de
Published: November 2017

ABSTRACT: In order to increase the availability to consumers and add even more value to peaches (Prunus persica (L.) Batsch) and to identify which cultivars grown in tropical regions are more suitable for jelly processing, the objective of this study was to characterize and evaluate the influence of different peach cultivars (‘Aurora’, ‘Biuti’, ‘Bonão’, ‘Centenário’, ‘Diamante’, ‘Douradão’, ‘Libra’, ‘Régis’ and ‘Tropical’) cultivated in tropical regions on the physicochemical characteristics, rheological properties and sensory acceptance of the resulting jelly. The evaluated cultivars presented great variability among themselves in relation to the physical and physicochemical characteristics. The jellies elaborated from these cultivars; although, presenting great variability in relation to the physicochemical and rheological parameters, presented similar, high acceptance. All cultivars studied are suitable for processing and can be used for industrialization.
Antibiotic residues in pasteurized and unpasteurized milk marketed in southwest of Paraná, Brazil
Authors: Schlemper Valfredo , Sachet Ana Paula
Published: November 2017

ABSTRACT: The treatment of dairy cattle with antibiotics may lead to milk contamination by drugs residues, which represents risks to human health. This study aimed to investigate the presence of antibiotic residues in milk, produced and marketed in Capanema microregion, Paraná, Brazil, through the analysis of pasteurized milk samples from different brands consumed by the local population and unpasteurized milk samples provided by a dairy industry. Enzyme immunoassays screening kits SNAPduo™ Beta-Tetra ST Test (Idexx Laboratories) were used, which verified the presence of β-lactam and tetracyclic drugs residues, as well as enzyme immunoassays screening kits Charm ROSA Test (Charm Sciences), which established the presence of quinolones and sulfonamides groups. Positive samples were reported for the four different classes of drugs, demonstrating failures in the inspection and monitoring of the sanitary and chemistry quality of the milk. Results obtained will form the basis to building a database about the quality of milk produced and marketed in the region, as well as the use of these materials to build up an initial theoretical framework for the development of research in animal health and public policies focused on the milk producers and dairy industry, to improve the quality of the milk produced.
VALIDAÇÃO TEÓRICA DE ESCALA DE ATITUDES DAS ENFERMEIRAS SOBRE DIREITOS DA CRIANÇA EM TERAPIA INTENSIVA
Authors: Martinez Elena Araujo , Oliveira Isabel Cristina dos Santos , Bastos Ana Carolina Monnerat Fioravanti , Santos Pedro Paulo Pires dos , Souza Tania Vignuda de , Moraes Juliana Rezende Montenegro Medeiros de
Published: November 2017

RESUMO Objetivo: construir e validar o conteúdo teórico da escala de atitudes das enfermeiras frente aos direitos da criança na unidade de terapia intensiva pediátrica. Método: estudo metodológico que descreve a construção e validação teórica da escala mediante revisão bibliográfica, análise semântica e validação de conteúdo por juízes/enfermeiros, utilizando o coeficiente de validade de conteúdo e coeficiente de correlação intraclasse. Resultados: a Escala de Atitudes das Enfermeiras frente aos Direitos da Criança na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica foi validada por 15 enfermeiros especialistas na área da saúde da criança, distribuídos pelas cinco regiões do Brasil, e ficou composta por 99 itens, distribuídos pelas dimensões dos componentes cognitivo, afetivo e comportamental da atitude. O coeficiente de validade de conteúdo de cada dimensão foi de 0,91, 0,86 e 0,89, respectivamente, e o coeficiente de correlação intraclasse final da escala de r=0,76. Conclusão: a Escala apresentou evidências de validade de conteúdo e os itens abordaram as atitudes das enfermeiras na prática assistencial em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica, o que permitirá a avaliação dos direitos da criança hospitalizada.
Ammonia and carbon dioxide emissions by stabilized conventional nitrogen fertilizers and controlled release in corn crop
Authors: Souza Taylor Lima de , Guelfi Douglas Ramos , Silva André Leite , Andrade André Baldansi , Chagas Wantuir Filipe Teixeira , Cancellier Eduardo Lopes
Published: November 2017

ABSTRACT The market of stabilized, slow and controlled release nitrogen (N) fertilizers represents 1% of the world fertilizer consumption. On the other hand, the increase in availability, innovation and application of these technologies could lead to the improvement of N use efficiency in agroecossystems and to the reduction of environmental impacts. The objective of this study was to quantify agronomic efficiency relative index, ammonia volatilization, and CO2 emissions from conventional, stabilized and controlled release N fertilizers in corn summer crop. The experiment was carried out in a corn crop area located in Lavras, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, without irrigation. All treatments were applied in topdressing at rate of 150 kg ha-1 N. N-NH3 losses from N fertilizers were: Granular urea (39% of the applied N ) = prilled urea (38%) > urea coated with 16% S0 (32%) = blend of urea + 7.9% S0 + polymers + conventional urea (32%) > prilled urea incorporated at 0.02 m depth (24%) > urea + 530 mg kg-1 of NBPT (8%) = Hydrolyzed leather (9%) > urea + thermoplastic resin (3%) = ammonium sulfate (1%) = ammonium nitrate (0.7%). Thermoplastic resin coated urea, ammonium nitrate and ammonium sulfate presented low values of cumulative CO2 emissions in corn crop. On the other hand, hydrolyzed leather promoted greater C-CO2 emission, when compared with other nitrogen fertilizers.
Phosphorus transfer at a small catchment in southeastern Brazil: distributed modelling in different land use scenarios
Authors: Bispo Diêgo Faustolo Alves , Silva Marx Leandro Naves , Marques João José Granate de Sá e Melo , Bechmann Marianne , Batista Pedro Velloso Gomes , Curi Nilton
Published: November 2017

ABSTRACT Identifying and ranking nutrient loss risk areas are important steps towards integrated catchment management. This study aimed to apply the P index model at the Posses catchment, south of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. We applied the P index for the current land use at the Posses catchment and for two hypothetical scenarios: scenario 1, in which P fertilizer was applied to all land uses, except for native forests; and scenario 2, which considered the use of P fertilizer as in scenario 1, and that the Environmental Protection Areas referring to the riparian forests and springs were totally restored. Considering current land use, almost the whole catchment area (91.4%) displayed a low P loss risk. The highest P index was associated to croplands and eucalyptus plantations. Regarding scenario 1, areas under pasture fell into the low (15.1%), medium (45.5%), high (27.1%) and very high (12.3%) P index categories. Environmental Protection Areas on scenario 2 decreased the P loss risk from the scenario 1 in 37.6%. Hence, the model outputs indicate that the reforestation of buffer zones can decrease P loss risk in the case increasing use of P fertilizer. The P index model is a potential support tool to promote judicious use of fertilizers and conservation practices at the Posses catchment.
DE GRUMETES A KUNUMYS - ESTILOS DE INFÂNCIAS BRASILEIRAS
Authors: Profice Christiana Cabicieri , Santos Gabriel Henrique Moreira dos
Published: November 2017

Resumo Abordamos aspectos sócio-históricos das infâncias brasileiras, compreendidas como resultado da hibridização de diferentes estilos de infância desde a colonização portuguesa. Argumentamos que o primeiro encontro de diferentes estilos se deu com a fuga de dois grumetes da esquadra de Pedro Álvares Cabral, quando aportada em Porto Seguro no primeiro dia de maio de 1500. Desde então se deu um processo de mútuo conhecimento e transformação entre as crianças/jovens que vieram de Portugal e as indígenas locais. Por meio de uma narrativa especulativa desse encontro, que se apoia em fontes sócio-históricas, destacamos os principais aspectos culturais e educacionais (antropocêntrico/ecocêntrico, adultocêntrico/dialógico) dos dois estilos de infância. A partir da perspectiva sócio-histórica refletimos acerca das infâncias atuais e de seus modelos de educação.
A MATRIZ PEDAGÓGICA JESUÍTA E A SISTEMÁTICA ESCOLAR MODERNA
Authors: Rosa Teresa Maria Rodrigues da Fonseca
Published: November 2017

Resumo A Ratio foi, como o próprio nome indica, a ordenação ou sistematização dos estudos, a primeira que se fez no mundo. Se algumas das características da metodologia que os primeiros Jesuítas aplicavam à educação podem parecer demasiado simples, ou mesmo elementares, têm nos nossos dias a sua atualidade. A emulação foi um dos motores da pedagogia dos Jesuítas: Honesta aemulatio chama-lhe a Ratio, Sancta aemulatio haviam-lhe chamado as Constituições. O facto de a emulação ser uma componente fundamental da pedagogia Jesuíta, levou a que os seus alunos estivessem constantemente ativos e, desse modo, participassem, empenhadamente, no processo ensino-aprendizagem. Este estudo permitiu-nos concluir, que estamos perante um modelo de grande contemporaneidade.
Characterising three-dimensional anisotropic spatial correlation of soil properties through in situ test results
Authors: Liu W. F. , Leung Y. F.
Published: November 2017

Proper characterisations of soil properties and their variations are pivotal to the geotechnical design process. Although multiple in situ soil tests are routinely specified and performed in geotechnical investigation programmes, the information they provide regarding the spatial correlations of soil properties are often not fully utilised. This paper presents a holistic framework to characterise the three-dimensional, anisotropic, spatial variability of soil properties, using results of in situ tests such as standard penetration tests or vane shear tests. The restricted maximum likelihood method is implemented with an anisotropic covariance model, leading to improved predictive capabilities compared to conventional approaches, and allows quantification of the uncertainties on soil properties at unsampled locations, represented as distributions of prediction variance across the entire subsurface three-dimensional domain. The magnitudes of prediction variance at different locations can be used to provide guidance on the necessities and locations of additional soil sampling. They can also provide key input parameters for random field models in site-specific probabilistic analyses of geotechnical projects. The proposed approach is applied to the study of two project sites in Hong Kong, where it is shown that the three-dimensional spatial correlation features may be interpreted together with the geological settings at the site.
Eggshell as a partial cement replacement in concrete development
Authors: Tan Yeong Yu , Doh Shu Ing , Chin Siew Choo
Published: November 2017

Research on the reuse of waste materials in the concrete industry has been quite intensive in the past decade. The objective of this research is to identify the performance of oven-dried eggshell powder as a partial cement replacement in the production of concrete under both water-cured and air-cured regimes. Eggshell powder of various amounts, namely 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% by volume, was added as a replacement for ordinary Portland cement. The results showed that water-cured eggshell concrete greatly improved the compressive and flexural strength of concrete, by up to 51·1% and 57·8%, respectively. The rate of water absorption of eggshell concrete was reduced by approximately 50%, as eggshell powder filled up the existing voids, making it more impermeable. However, the compressive strength of the eggshell concrete decreases gradually when the amount of eggshell powder increased, during immersion in acid and alkali solutions, because eggshell contains a high amount of calcium, which reacts readily with acid and alkali solutions. As the eggshell content increases, the solution reacts with the paste so the bonding of the paste reduces, and therefore the strength also reduces. The reduction of compressive strength during immersion in sulphuric solution and sodium sulphate solution was 27·5% and 31·2%, respectively, when 20% eggshell powder was used to replace cement. It can be concluded that the optimum percentage of oven-dried eggshell powder as a partial cement replacement is 15%.
Collectin-11 Promotes the Development of Renal Tubulointerstitial Fibrosis
Authors: Wu Weiju , Liu Chengfei , Farrar Conrad A. , Ma Liang , Dong Xia , Sacks Steven H. , Li Ke , Zhou Wuding
Published: November 2017

Collectin-11 is a recently described soluble C-type lectin, a pattern recognition molecule of the innate immune system that has distinct roles in host defense, embryonic development, and acute inflammation. However, little is known regarding the role of collectin-11 in tissue fibrosis. Here, we investigated collectin-11 in the context of renal ischemia-reperfusion injury. Compared with wild-type littermate controls, Collec11 deficient (CL-11−/−
) mice had significantly reduced renal functional impairment, tubular injury, renal leukocyte infiltration, renal tissue inflammation/fibrogenesis, and collagen deposition in the kidneys after renal ischemia-reperfusion injury. In vitro, recombinant collectin-11 potently promoted leukocyte migration and renal fibroblast proliferation in a carbohydrate-dependent manner. Additionally, compared with wild-type kidney grafts, CL-11−/−

mice kidney grafts displayed significantly reduced tubular injury and collagen deposition after syngeneic kidney transplant. Our findings demonstrate a pathogenic role for collectin-11 in the development of tubulointerstitial fibrosis and suggest that local collectin-11 promotes this fibrosis through effects on leukocyte chemotaxis and renal fibroblast proliferation. This insight into the pathogenesis of tubulointerstitial fibrosis may have implications for CKD mediated by other causes as well.
Ciência, tecnologia e inovação como deveres públicos relativos ao estado e à sociedade civil no Brasil
Authors: Gabardo Emerson , Reis Luciano Elias
Published: November 2017

O trabalho analisa o tema da ciência, tecnologia e inovação como deveres tanto da esfera pública (Estado), quanto da esfera privada (sociedade civil). Inicialmente, discorre sobre o conceito de sociedade civil, para então apresentar a importância da relação interdependente entre o público e o privado. Em seguida, apresenta o tratamento normativo concedido no Brasil para os temas da ciência, tecnologia e inovação, destacando o dever de intervenção estatal direto e indireto previsto constitucionalmente.
Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome misdiagnosed as chronic exertional compartment syndrome in a young male athlete: Role of dynamic ultrasound
Authors: Oschman Z , Metherell E
Published: November 2017

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is an uncommon cause of exercise-induced pain in the lower extremity of young athletes. However, it might explain the symptoms of those athletes who do not respond to treatment for the more common overuse syndromes. We present a case of a young professional male athlete who was diagnosed with bilateral chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS), for which he was operated on twice. His symptoms persisted for 5 years before PAES was diagnosed withdynamic ultrasound, and after bilateral surgical release a few months apart, he was completely symptom-free except for some discomfort in the fasciotomy scars.
0.5 M EDTA (0.5 L) v1
Authors: Himmighoefer Haven
Published: November 2017

Is used in a multitude of experiments, but is often used as an ingredient in 10x TBE buffer
Neonatal mortality contributors using the three delays audit: a study from Albuluk paediatrics teaching hospital in Sudan
Authors: Abdalwhab Salih Fikria , Elameen Eltyeb Ebtihal
Published: November 2017

Background: In certain developing countries neonatal mortality rates still showed a slower decline. Many factors were attributed to neonatal mortality that varies from one country to another. This study investigated factors attributed to neonatal mortality in Sudan.Methods: Data was collected from 72 neonatal deaths records at Albuluk pediatrics' teaching hospital, and then it was analyzed using a modified three delays model to determine contributing delays.Results: 31.9% of neonatal mortality occurred on the first day after birth and 86.1% thereafter. Newborn characteristics showed that more than half of dead newborn were male and more than 80% admitted in the age of more than 2 days although there was 26% of involved newborn were preterm. About two third of deliveries were home deliveries and only 52% of the mothers were in regular antenatal care. The leading causes of death were sepsis and pneumonia in 83% followed by birth asphyxia in 11% of total neonatal mortality. Regarding the three delays audit; delay in decision making were present in 54.2% and that was due to inability of the mothers to recognize danger signs, delay in reaching the health care facility was present in 9.8% of the neonatal mortality, while delay in initiation of treatment in the healthcare facility was present in only 6.9%.Conclusions: Maternal knowledge of neonatal danger signs and decision to seek medical care is a major contributor for neonatal mortality in this study. Further efforts should be exerting to raise knowledge of the mothers about danger signs of neonatal illness.
Representações Sociais de Velhice e Boa Velhice entre Idosos e Sua Rede Social
Authors: Brito Annie Mehes Maldonado , Camargo Brigido Vizeu , Castro Amanda
Published: November 2017

Este artigo objetivou verificar as representações sociais acerca da velhice e da boa velhice para idosos e para pessoas de sua rede social. Participaram do estudo 40 idosos e 40 membros de sua rede social (esposos/as, filhos/as, cuidadores/as, irmãos/irmãs, vizinho, todos residentes em Florianópolis e cadastrados em Unidades Básicas de Saúde. Para a coleta de dados foi utilizada uma entrevista semidiretiva, associada à técnica de entrevista episódica, além de questões para a caracterização sociodemográfica. Cada tema da entrevista foi organizado em um corpus, que foi submetido a uma Classificação Hierárquica Descendente, por meio do software IRAMUTEQ. Para os idosos, a representação social da velhice ancorou-se entre os polos da atividade versus inatividade. Já para os membros da rede social do idoso, a velhice foi compreendida a partir da oscilação entre valorização versus desvalorização. Por fim, a representação social de boa velhice englobou dimensões econômicas, familiares e comportamentais.
A Religiosidade em Adolescentes Brasileiros
Authors: Jahn Guilherme Machado , Dell'Aglio Débora Dalbosco
Published: November 2017

A religiosidade tem sido considerada importante fator de proteção na adolescência, associada inversamente a comportamentos de risco. Este trabalho teve por objetivo investigar a religiosidade em adolescentes brasileiros. Participaram 2573 jovens, 58,1% meninas e 41,9% meninos, com idades entre 12 e 18 anos (M=15,67; DP=1,45), estudantes de escolas públicas das cinco regiões do país: Fortaleza (nordeste), Belém (norte), Vitória e Grande Vitória (sudeste), Hidrolândia (Goiás, centro-oeste), Porto Alegre e Rio Grande (sul). Os participantes responderam ao Questionário da Juventude Brasileira, que investiga fatores de risco e proteção, e para este estudo foram utilizadas as questões sociodemográficas e sobre religião, e uma versão adaptada da Escala de Religiosidade. Foram observadas médias mais altas nos escores na Escala de Religiosidade entre as meninas e entre os adolescentes mais velhos, assim como diferenças entre as regiões do país e entre os tipos de religião, com diferenças significativas. Foram observados mais aspectos pessoais na religiosidade dos adolescentes do que aspectos institucionais. Diferenças regionais podem refletir aspectos culturais, que poderão ser investigados em estudos futuros.
The impact of participation in music on learning mathematics
Authors: Holmes Sylwia , Hallam Susan
Published: November 2017

Music psychologists have established that some forms of musical activity improve intellectual performance, spatial–temporal reasoning and other skills advantageous for learning. In this research, the potential of active music-making for improving pupils' achievement in spatial–
temporal reasoning was investigated. As spatial–temporal skills are considered to be high-level mathematical abilities, this study also aimed to explore if learning music might have an effect on pupils' achievement in mathematics, and whether spatial–temporal reasoning plays a
role in this process. The study had a quasi-experimental design in which groups of children aged 4 to 7 participated in a music programme containing a variety of musical, predominantly rhythmical, activities. Parallel classes made up control groups. Throughout the intervention, pupils'
attainment in mathematics, reading, writing and spatial–temporal reasoning was recorded and compared between the music and control groups. The findings of the project supported the hypothesis that music instruction has an impact on the development of spatial–temporal skills.
A statistically significantly greater progression was observed in most of the intervention groups, as compared in all periods of measurement to the control groups. The attainment in general mathematics did not always differ between the intervention and control groups but the analyses provided
evidence of a consistent and statistically significant enhancement in learning mathematics between the youngest participants of the programme. This knowledge could inform pedagogical practice, while further research in this area could offer more insight into the association between music and
mathematics.
The relationship between stream placement and teachers' judgements of pupils: Evidence from the Millennium Cohort Study
Authors: Campbell Tammy
Published: November 2017

This paper tests the hypothesis that stream placement influences teacher judgements of pupils, thus investigating a route through which streaming by 'ability' may contribute to inequalities. Regression modelling of data for 800+ 7-year-olds taking part in the Millennium Cohort Study
examines whether teachers' reported perceptions of 'ability and attainment' correspond to the stream in which a pupil is situated. Children with similar characteristics, who perform equivalently on recent, independent, salient cognitive tests, and who have equal prior attainment, are compared.
As predicted, stream level is associated with teachers' perceptions. The hypothesis that there is a relationship from stream placement to teacher judgement is supported.
Career Commitment of Nurse Faculty
Authors: Jones Malena
Published: November 2017

Background: A nurse faculty shortage exists, and it is predicted to continue in the United States (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 2016). Several factors that have been identified as contributing to this shortage include aging faculty, lack of doctoral-prepared faculty, and the economic cost of pursuing an academic career (AACN, 2016). However, there is a need to explore subtle factors. This study was conducted to examine the interaction of career commitment to education, faculty satisfaction, and teacher efficacy on developing qualified and retaining committed faculty. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate relationships among education, teacher self-efficacy, and career satisfaction of nurse faculty to career commitment. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used to survey a convenience sample of nurse faculty (N = 470). An online survey contained three scales (Career Satisfaction, Teacher Self-Efficacy Beliefs, and Career Commitment) to obtain data. Descriptive data, Pearson’s correlations, and path analysis were used to analyze data. Results: Teacher self-efficacy and career satisfaction predicted career commitment. Education measured by credit hours significantly predicted teacher self-efficacy. The relationship between career satisfaction and career commitment was significant and statistically positive. Model fit indices confirm the career commitment for nurse faculty model fits the data. Implications for Practice: The study highlights the importance of teacher self-efficacy, career satisfaction, and career commitment among nurse faculty. The results provide valuable insight to the factors that may influence attraction or retention of nurse faculty.
Engineering the Surface/Interface Structures of Titanium Dioxide Micro and Nano Architectures towards Environmental and Electrochemical Applications
Authors: Wang Xiaoliang , Zhao Yanyan , Mølhave Kristian , Sun Hongyu
Published: November 2017

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) micro and nano architectures have been intensively studied in the past years because of many varied applications in environmental, energy conversion, and storage fields, such as heterogeneous catalysis, dye-sensitized solar cells, lithium/sodium ion batteries, lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, and bio-nanotechnology, etc. Especially the surface and interface structures in the TiO2 structures play important roles in those applications. This mini review article focuses on TiO2 micro and nano architectures with the prevalent crystal structures (anatase, rutile, brookite, and TiO2(B)), and summarizes major advances in the surface and interface engineering and applications in environmental and electrochemical applications. We present the principles and growth mechanisms of TiO2 nanostructures via different strategies, with an emphasis on rational control of the surface and interface structures. We further discuss the applications of TiO2 micro and nano architectures in photocatalysis, lithium/sodium ion batteries, and Li-S batteries. Throughout the discussion, the relationship between the device performance and the surface structures of TiO2 micro/nano structures will be highlighted. Then we discuss the phase transitions of TiO2 nanostructures and possible strategies of improving the phase stability. The review concludes with a perspective on the current challenges and future research directions.
Pain Relief After Operative Treatment of an Extremity Fracture
Authors: Helmerhorst Gijs T.T. , Zwiers Ruben , Ring David , Kloen Peter
Published: November 2017

Background:

Opioid pain medication is frequently given to patients recovering from a surgical procedure for an extremity fracture in spite of evidence that acetaminophen may be adequate. The aim of this study was to determine whether prescription of step 1 pain medication (acetaminophen) is noninferior to step 2 pain medication (acetaminophen and tramadol) after operative treatment of an extremity fracture.

Methods:

Fifty-two patients with a single extremity fracture were randomized from July 2012 to March 2015 in this 2-week follow-up, noninferiority trial in a level-I trauma center in the Netherlands. Patients were randomly assigned to receive step 1 (acetaminophen) or step 2 (acetaminophen and tramadol) medication in standard doses on an as-needed basis on discharge. Intention-to-treat and per-protocol analyses were conducted. The primary outcome was self-reported satisfaction with pain relief measured on an 11-point ordinal scale. The hypothesis being tested was formulated before the collection of data. The mean differences between the groups were reported for intention-to-treat and per-protocol analyses.

Results:

A total of 52 patients, with equal baseline characteristics, were analyzed in this study; the step 1 group consisted of 27 subjects and the step 2 group consisted of 25 subjects. The mean satisfaction with pain management was 8.3 for step 1 and 8.5 for step 2 medications. This mean difference of 0.2 point (95% confidence interval [CI], −0.78 to 1.30 points) did not exceed the noninferiority margin of 2.0 points, indicating that step 1 was noninferior to step 2. A similar result was found in the per-protocol analysis (mean difference, 0.2 point [95% CI, −1.03 to 1.57 points]).

Conclusions:

This study offers evidence to suggest that prescription of acetaminophen is not inferior compared with acetaminophen and tramadol in patients who underwent operative treatment for an extremity fracture. Given that tramadol has more side effects and is potentially habit-forming, acetaminophen should be considered the mainstay for pain relief in patients recovering from extremity fracture surgical procedures.

Level of Evidence:

Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Preferably Not My Surgery
Authors: Edgington Jonathan P. , Petravick Michael E. , Idowu Olumuyiwa A. , Lee Michael J. , Shi Lewis L.
Published: November 2017

Background:

Concurrent and overlapping surgical procedures are a timely topic. The 2 largest publications on the topic were limited to a journalistic overview and a government committee report. Since then, a recent survey of paid individuals found that they disapprove of overlapping surgical procedures in many cases. Still, we are aware of no work that specifically polled patients and their family members about their beliefs on concurrent and overlapping surgical procedures. We hypothesized that patients and family members will be uncomfortable with 1 surgeon performing overlapping or concurrent surgical procedures.

Methods:

A survey about concurrent and overlapping surgical procedures was given to 200 patients and their family members at a single, urban academic medical center. Participants were asked to respond to questions about their knowledge of concurrent and overlapping surgical procedures, their comfort with different surgical scenarios, and their beliefs on possible reasons for such surgical scenarios. Individuals were approached about the survey until 200 patients and family members responded.

Results:

On average, respondents were neutral with surgical procedures involving overlap of 2 noncritical portions and were not comfortable with overlap involving a critical portion of 1 or both surgical procedures. They agreed that hospitals allow overlapping surgical procedures to increase revenue.

Conclusions:

Patients undergoing a surgical procedure at an academic medical center and their family members were neutral or uncomfortable with concurrent or overlapping surgical procedures, affirming the hypothesis. Knowing these preferences is relevant to surgeons’ practices and to informed consent discussions. It appears beneficial for surgeons to address the advantages and disadvantages of overlapping surgical procedures with their patients if applicable.
Analisis Keunggulan Kompetitif Ubikayu terhadap Jagung dan Kedelai di Kabupaten Lampung Tengah
Authors: Asnawi Robet - , Mejaya Made Jana
Published: November 2017

Cassava is a major food crops which widely developed in Lampung province, it caused   high adaptability, easily cultivated, smallest risk of failure, and high price. The study was objective to analyze competitive advantage of casava farming system compared to  maize and soybean farming system. The activity were conducted at Central Lampung regency from April 2012 to February 2013. The primary data were obtained from respondents with sample of 90 farmers, using survey methods with structured interviews and questionnaires. Secondary data were obtained from the office of relevant agencies and BPS Lampung. Data analysis were financial analysis and competitive advantage analysis. The results showed that cassava farming more profitable than maize and soybean farming system  income Rp.21.109.000/ha and R/C of 2,91 compared to corn farming income Rp.15.935.000 and R/C of 2,01 and soybean farming income Rp.5.187.800/ha and R/C of 1,48.  Cassava farming system will be competitive compared corn and soybeans farming on the productivity levels at least 34.567 kg/ha and 20,788 kg/ha and cassava price at least IDR 654/kg and IDR 394/kg.
Kompatibilitas Sumber Inokulan Fungi Mikoriza Arbuskular pada Kedelai dengan Budidaya Jenuh Air
Authors: Muis Ridwan , Ghulamahdi Munif , Melati Maya , Purwono Purwono , Mansur Irdika
Published: November 2017

The main problem encountered by soybean crop in acid sulfate tidal lands is less availability of P, because of its chemical bond with Fe. Heavy dose of  fertilization often lead to high fertilizer residue, wich could be used for crops farming using AMF. Research was conducted to study the effect of soybean culturing technique and AMF inoculants source on growth of  soybean. The treatments consisted two factors, arranged in a randomized block design with three replications. The first factor was four inoculants sources of AMF, namely AMF and without inoculation AMF, inoculants from rhizospheres of kudzu (Pueraria javanica), sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), corn (Zea mays) and soybean (Glycine max). The second factor was culturing tehnique, namely water saturated and dry soil culture. Soybeans were grown in pots containing 5 kg soil derived from tidal land,  Simpang Village, District of Berbak, East Tanjung Jabung Regency,  Jambi Province. Results showed that the interaction saturated soil culture with inoculants from corn’s rhizosphere had positive effect on the variability of N, P and K uptake, N and P content in the plant, relative efficiency of inoculants and relative efficiency of P uptake, stem diameter, biomass dry weight, the number of filled pods and seed dry weight of soybeans. Dry soil culture with inoculants of corn’s rhizosphere had greater root colonization, but overall for the growth and grain yield of soybean, saturated soil culture with inoculants from corn rhizosphere has better effect on other growth variables.