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SOBRE O PODER DA CRIAÇÃO: PARENTESCO E OUTRAS RELAÇÕES AWÁ-GUAJÁ
Authors: Garcia Uirá
Published: July 2015

Este artigo é baseado em minha experiência de campo entre os Awá-Guajá, um pequeno grupo falante de uma variante do Tupi-Guarani, habitantes do extremo oriental da Amazônia brasileira. Em busca de uma definição etnográfica sobre o parentesco, o artigo se interessa por questões relativas à figura dos "donos" na Amazônia, propondo um diálogo com um dos aspectos menos abordados do tema, que é a relação deste com a conjugalidade. Argumento que, para os Guajá, relações recortadas como as do universo da "familiarização" e "maestria" são não apenas coextensivas ao campo do parentesco, como também revelam uma concepção muito particular do que seja a relação conjugal. O processo do parentesco awá-guajá, no qual o cônjuge é aquele que é transformado em um através de um sistema de ações bem particulares, só pode ser compreendido se, além do tema da afinidade na Amazônia, articularmos certos aspectos relativos à familiarização e à maestria
ACERCA DOS PROCESSOS DE INDIGENIZAÇÃO DOS MUSEUS: UMA ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA
Authors: Roca Andrea
Published: July 2015

A partir de uma leitura comparativa sobre a agência indígena no Museu Magüta (primeiro museu indígena do Brasil, pertencente ao povo Ticuna, localizado em Benjamin Constant, Amazonas) e nas mostras do povo Musqueam no Museu de Antropologia da University of British Columbia (pioneiro na implementação do trabalho colaborativo com os povos indígenas, localizado em Vancouver, Canadá), este trabalho aborda modalidades coexistentes da chamada indigenização dos museus. Interessa-me distinguir as epistemologias e as políticas envolvidas na construção dos conteúdos indígenas desses espaços e sua autorrepresentação, problematizando a expressão "indigenização dos museus" e refletindo, ao mesmo tempo, sobre aquilo que se reconstrói, em termos dos cenários museológicos, após as situações coloniais
Exercícios com pesos sobre as respostas afetivas e perceptuais
Authors: Alves Ragami Chaves , Ferreira Sandro dos Santos , Benites Mariana Lopes , Krinski Kleverton , Follador Lucio , Silva Sergio Gregorio da
Published: July 2015

INTRODUÇÃO: Sensações de prazer/desprazer são moduladas de acordo com as intensidades prescritas para o exercício, demonstrando uma relação simples, onde quanto mais intenso o estímulo, maior o esforço percebido. OBJETIVO: Verificar as diferenças entre as respostas perceptuais e afetivas agudas em diferentes intensidades de exercícios com pesos em mulheres idosas. MÉTODOS: Quatorze mulheres com idade entre 65 e 75 anos, previamente sedentárias, com sobrepeso, foram submetidas a três diferentes intensidades de treinamento com pesos: 35% e 70% de 1RM, e autosselecionada. Foram avaliados o afeto e a percepção subjetiva do esforço (PSE). Após 30 minutos do término da sessão, foi avaliada a percepção subjetiva do esforço da sessão (PSE-S). Foi utilizado o teste de variância One-way ANOVA de um fator de medidas repetidas para as variáveis dependentes PSE-S, PSE e afeto, seguido de post hock de Tukey. RESULTADOS: A PSE-S demonstrou diferença significativa da testagem (F (7,99) =15,358; p=0,001) entre as intensidades, assim como para PSE entre cada exercício. A PSE-S, para 35% de 1RM, foi menor, quando comparada à PSE-S para 70% de 1RM, e à intensidade autosselecionada. A intensidade de 70% de 1RM, quando comparada com a intensidade autosselecionada, não apresentou diferença significativa. Em relação a PSE nos exercícios, foi observado um esforço significativamente maior (p < 0,001) para 70% de 1RM, quando comparados com a autosseleção da carga. O afeto revelou diferença significativa na intensidade de 35% de 1RM, mostrando uma resposta mais prazerosa, quando comparado à carga de 70% de 1RM, e à autosseleção da carga. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados demonstraram que baixas intensidades são percebidas como menor esforço e este fato contribuiu para a produção de respostas afetivas mais prazerosas. Além disso, fatores interindividuais são capazes de modular estas respostas, possibilitando a diminuição da percepção do esforço em intensidades mais vigorosas.
Avaliação isocinética em atletas da seleção brasileira de futebol de 5
Authors: Campos Luis Felipe Castelli Correia de , Borin João Paulo , Santos Luiz Gustavo Teixeira Fabricio dos , Souza Thiago Mattos Frota de , Paranhos Vivian Maria dos Santos , Tanhoffer Ricardo Antonio , Luarte Cristian Rocha , Gorla José Irineu
Published: July 2015

INTRODUÇÃO: A força muscular (FM) dos membros inferiores é um dos principais componentes exigidos para as ações específicas durante a prática do futebol de 5 e, quando apresentam níveis insuficientes, desequilíbrios bilaterais elevados ou acentuada diferença na razão agonista/antagonista (RAA) são fatores que contribuem para o desenvolvimento de lesões musculoesqueléticas. OBJETIVO: A proposta deste estudo foi avaliar os níveis de torque máximo, a diferença bilateral na produção de força e a razão convencional das musculaturas flexoras e extensoras do joelho em diferentes velocidades de execução. MÉTODOS: Participaram do estudo 11 atletas deficientes visuais. Os atletas foram submetidos à avaliação antropométrica para determinação da composição corporal e submetidos à avaliação com dinamômetro isocinético para a mensuração dos níveis de desequilíbrio muscular e razão convencional. RESULTADOS: Nos movimentos concêntricos da musculatura flexora foram observadas diferenças significativas no pico de torque (PT) entre os membros dominante (MD) e não dominante (MND) na velocidade de 60°.s-1 e 180°.s-1, no pico de torque normalizado (PTN) a 60°.s-1 e na velocidade de 180°.s-1 para os músculos extensores. Na RAA, observou-se diferença significativa entre MD e MND, e níveis aceitáveis de RAA em ambas as pernas, de acordo com o proposto para o futebol convencional. CONCLUSÃO: Espera-se que os resultados do presente estudo possam contribuir para os processos de prevenção, treinamento e reabilitação de atleta de futebol de 5, como também, servirem como parâmetros para futuros estudos.
Nandrolone increases angiotensin-I converting enzyme activity in rats tendons
Authors: Marqueti Rita de Cassia , Hashimoto Nara Yumi , Durigan João Luiz Quaglioti , Batista e Silva Lívia Larissa , Almeida Jeeser Alves de , Silva Maria da Glória da , Oliveira Edilamar Menezes de , Araújo Heloisa Sobreiro Selistre de
Published: July 2015

INTRODUCTION: The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) has been associated with several biological processes of the human body, regulating, among others blood pressure and water and electrolytes balance. Moreover, RAS also regulates connective tissue growth. Recently, studies have shown that the use of nandrolone modifies the angiotensin-I converting enzyme (ACE) activity and increases collagen deposition in the heart. OBJECTIVE: The aim of study was to evaluate the Angiotensin-I converting enzyme (ACE) activity in the superficial flexor tendon (SFT) and in serum after load exercise in combination with anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) administration after training session and six weeks of detraining. METHODS: Forty-eight Wistar rats were used into two groups (G1 and G2) subdivided into four subgroups: Sedentary (S); trained (T); AAS-treated (Deca-Durabolin(r), 5mg/kg, twice a week) sedentary rats (AAS) and AAS-treated and trained animals (AAST). Trained groups performed jumps in water: four series of 10 jumps each, followed by a 30 sec interval between the series, for seven weeks. RESULTS: Training increased ACE activity in the SFT compared to the control group (p <0.05). Both AAS and AAST groups presented higher ACE activity levels (p < 0.05). The AAST increased the ACE activity only compared to the trained animals. Only the AAST group presented significant higher levels of ACE in the serum. In the G2 group, all experimental groups presented decreased ACE activity in the serum and in the tendon, as compared to the control group. CONCLUSION: This study indicates that AAS administration and its combination with exercise increased ACE activity of tendons. AAS abuse could compromise tendon adaptation causing maladaptive remodeling.
Comportamento da pressão arterial em homens pré-hipertensos participantes em um programa regular de natação
Authors: Silva Jairo Eleotério da , Teixeira Ana Maria Botelho , Dantas Estélio Henrique Martin , Rama Luis Manuel Pinto Lopes
Published: July 2015

INTRODUÇÃO: A natação tem sido recomendada como tipo de atividade física para a prevenção, tratamento e controle da hipertensão arterial. OBJETIVO: Analisar os efeitos da prática regular de natação sobre a pressão arterial de adultos pré-hipertensos. MÉTODOS: A amostra foi composta por 36 homens pré-hipertensos divididos em dois grupos: Experimental - GE (n=24, 40,60±9,36 anos) e Controle - GC (n=12, 40,57±8,05 anos). O GE realizou um programa regular de natação, com três sessões semanais de 45 min, durante 12 semanas, enquanto o GC não alterou seus hábitos alimentares e permaneceu sem praticar atividade física no período. O procedimento estatístico utilizado para verificar as diferenças entre as médias antes e depois de 12 semanas do programa regular de natação foi o teste-t de Student. O estudo admitiu o nível de p < 0.05 para a significância estatística. RESULTADOS: O grupo GE apresentou diferenças estatisticamente significativas nas variáveis analisadas quando comparadas com o GC, tanto na pressão arterial sistólica, PAS (Δ = - 5,89 mmHg, p = 0,00), como na pressão arterial diastólica, PAD (Δ = - 5,15mmHg, p = 0,00). CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados mostram que um programa regular de natação provoca reduções significativas na pressão arterial em repouso em homens pré-hipertensos.
Main Consequences of IFRS Adoption: Analysis of Existing Literature and Suggestions for Further Research
Authors: Lourenço Isabel Maria Estima Costa , Branco Manuel Emílio Mota de Almeida Delgado Castelo
Published: July 2015

This study characterizes the results of scientific research on the effect of adopting the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) that have been published in the most prestigious scientific journals in the field of accounting at the international level and it identifies avenues for further research. Based on the analysis of a set of 67 articles published by the accounting journals that make up the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), published between 2000 and 2013, it is concluded that, as a general rule, IFRS adoption has a positive effect on information quality, the capital market, analysts' ability to predict, comparability, and information use. Nevertheless, this effect depends on some factors, such as country's characteristics (namely, the enforcement level) and companies' characteristics. Sharing rules is not, by itself, enough to create a common business language, and management incentives and institutional factors play a major role in framing the characteristics of financial reporting. Finally, some gaps are identified in the literature and avenues for further research are introduced.
Efeitos da fertirrigação sobre a ocorrência e danos de Mahanarva fimbriolata (Stål) (Hemiptera: Cercopidae) em cana-de-açúcar
Authors: Pannuti Luiz Eduardo da Rocha , Baldin Edson Luiz Lopes , Gava Glauber José de Castro , Kölln Oriel Tiago
Published: July 2015

O Brasil se destaca como o maior produtor mundial de cana-de-açúcar e sua produtividade está intimamente relacionada à disponibilidade de água e nitrogênio durante seu desenvolvimento e também à incidência de insetos-praga. Dentre as espécies mais nocivas à cana-de-açúcar no Brasil, destaca-se Mahanarva fimbriolata, a qual tem comprometido seriamente sua produtividade. Nesse contexto, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito da fertirrigação nitrogenada sobre a incidência e os danos ocasionados por M. fimbriolata em cana-de-açúcar. O experimento foi composto por cinco tratamentos e quatro repetições em delineamento de blocos casualizados (DBC). Os tratamentos foram constituídos por quatro doses de N-fertilizante e controle (0, 50, 100, 150 e 200 kg.ha-1) em sistema de irrigação por gotejamento. Os parâmetros avaliados foram: número de ninfas nas raízes, produtividade de colmos (TCH), produtividade de açúcar (TPH), açúcar total recuperável (ATR), pol de cana corrigido (PCC) e margem de contribuição agrícola. Foi observado que a produtividade de colmos e de açúcar aumentou com a adubação nitrogenada por meio da irrigação. O uso de 200 kg.ha-1 de N-fertilizante elevou a incidência de M. fimbriolata até os níveis de controle e dano econômico. O maior rendimento financeiro foi obtido com a dose de 150 kg.ha-1 de N-fertilizante.
Várias Marias: efeitos da Lei Maria da Penha nas delegacias
Authors: Romagnoli Roberta Carvalho
Published: July 2015

Este artigo discute os dados qualitativos da pesquisa “Violência Doméstica perpetrada contra a mulher no município de Montes Claros: um recorte possível”, financiada pelo CNPq e pela FAPEMIG. O objetivo do estudo foi investigar quantitativamente e qualitativamente os atos violentos contra as mulheres na cidade de Montes Claros, Minas Gerais. A vertente qualitativa pretendia conhecer o sentido da violência para as mulheres envolvidas e seus reflexos na família, através de entrevistas semiestruturadas que não se efetivaram. A partir da Análise Institucional de René Lourau analisamos essa inviabilidade como dado qualitativo, examinando o cotidiano da delegacia após a lei Maria da Penha. Concluímos que a intervenção judicial não é suficiente para a inibição da violência contra a mulher, pois em certos casos afasta da delegacia mulheres com outras demandas acerca da violência, que sofrem e que não podem contar com a ajuda policial para a resolução dos seus conflitos.
Experiências de parentalidade como fatores geradores de sofrimento em mulheres
Authors: Langaro Fabíola , Pretto Zuleica
Published: July 2015

Durante o trabalho realizado por meio de um Projeto de Extensão em Saúde Mental na Grande Florianópolis, percebeu-se que o relato de sofrimento das mulheres participantes estava relacionado às suas ex periências de maternidade e paternidade. A partir desta problemática, foi realizada uma pesquisa com o objetivo de compreender de que forma as experiências de parentalidade estavam se constituindo em fatores geradores de sofrimento naquelas mulheres. Para tanto, realizaram-se cinco entrevistas individuais e um grupo focal. Os dados coletados foram discutidos em quatro categorias de análise, tendo sido destacado que o sofrimento das participantes estava relacionado principalmente à vivência da parentalidade a partir de modelos tradicionais de gênero, caracterizados pela centralidade do perfil de mãe; às diferenças na responsabilidade pela educação dos filhos/filhas, assumida por homens e mulheres; à idade dos filhos/filhas e, finalmente, à vivência de dúvidas e incertezas que nem sempre podem ser mediadas em seu cotidiano.
O deslocamento do “Terceiro”: ascensão e declínio da civilização
Authors: Zamboni Luana Colloda , Gazzola Fernanda Passuelo
Published: July 2015

Este artigo tem a intenção de analisar a relação entre o processo de civilização e a existência de um representante de autoridade, que sob o ponto de vista psicanalítico é qualificado pelo constructo “Terceiro”, tendo em vista a necessidade de constrição de aspectos da conduta humana para uma vida em sociedade. Assim, desenvolve-se a hipótese de um possível deslocamento desse “Terceiro”, ou seja, aquele que introduz o simbólico e representa a Lei, ao longo dos séculos. Para tal entendimento serão explanadas algumas ideias em torno da temática durante o percurso da humanidade, considerando conceitos antropológicos, sociológicos e psicanalíticos.
A legitimidade da graça: os impactos da tentativa de reforço da política sesmarial sobre as terras da Casa da Torre na capitania da Paraíba (século XVIII)
Authors: Alveal Carmen Margarida Oliveira , Barbosa Kleyson Bruno Chaves
Published: July 2015

Com o intuito de encontrar riquezas no vasto e desconhecido sertão, a Coroa concedeu grandes extensões de terras àqueles que se empenharam nessa missão. Foi nesse contexto que a Casa da Torre formou seu patrimônio, entre os séculos XVI e XVII. Mais tarde, entretanto, essa medida resultou em um grande entrave para a Coroa, que desembocou em conflitos por posses de terra durante o século XVIII. De um lado, observa-se a Coroa tentando legalizar o sistema sesmarial, por meio da expedição de várias ordens complementares. Do outro lado, observam-se os membros da Casa da Torre, entendendo-se como possuidores da terra de forma inquestionável, e os compradores das terras vendidas pela Casa da Torre, percebendo-se como verdadeiros proprietários da sesmaria. Portanto, este trabalho tem por objetivo demonstrar o processo de venda de sesmarias da Casa da Torre para colonos no sertão do Piancó e os conflitos que os envolvem no tocante à posse e ao domínio de terras, por meio de cartas de sesmarias concedidas entre 1757-1765, documentos régios e outras fontes.
El urbanismo humanista y la "policía española" en el Nuevo Reino de Granada, siglo XVI
Authors: García Carlos José Suárez
Published: July 2015

El proyecto urbano europeo que se desarrolló durante el siglo XVI en América estaba fundamentado en la ciudad como la mayor expresión de la civilización occidental. Este articulo presenta la genealogía urbana de los "pueblos de indios" construidos para concentrar a los indígenas y enseñarles la religión católica. El desarrollo de las formas puede trazarse mediante la comparación de diversos tratados urbanos considerados "humanistas", que muestran a la ciudad como un medio para la expresión de comportamientos específicos; así, la ciudad era un espacio pedagógico y emocional para controlar la población indígena. Como práctica de buen gobierno, los "pueblos de indios" condensaban materialmente los principios de la "policía española". Además de la origen "humanista" de los pueblos impuestos en América, este proyecto buscaba homogeneizar las creencias y comportamientos de los indígenas.
Ultra-processed foods and the nutritional dietary profile in Brazil
Authors: Louzada Maria Laura da Costa , Martins Ana Paula Bortoletto , Canella Daniela Silva , Baraldi Larissa Galastri , Levy Renata Bertazzi , Claro Rafael Moreira , Moubarac Jean-Claude , Cannon Geoffrey , Monteiro Carlos Augusto
Published: July 2015

OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of consuming ultra-processed foods on the nutritional dietary profile in Brazil.METHODS Cross-sectional study conducted with data from the module on individual food consumption from the 2008-2009 Pesquisa de Orçamentos Familiares (POF – Brazilian Family Budgets Survey). The sample, which represented the section of the Brazilian population aged 10 years or over, involved 32,898 individuals. Food consumption was evaluated by two 24-hour food records. The consumed food items were classified into three groups: natural or minimally processed, including culinary preparations with these foods used as a base; processed; and ultra-processed.RESULTS The average daily energy consumption per capita was 1,866 kcal, with 69.5% being provided by natural or minimally processed foods, 9.0% by processed foods and 21.5% by ultra-processed food. The nutritional profile of the fraction of ultra-processed food consumption showed higher energy density, higher overall fat content, higher saturated and trans fat, higher levels of free sugar and less fiber, protein, sodium and potassium, when compared to the fraction of consumption related to natural or minimally processed foods. Ultra-processed foods presented generally unfavorable characteristics when compared to processed foods. Greater inclusion of ultra-processed foods in the diet resulted in a general deterioration in the dietary nutritional profile. The indicators of the nutritional dietary profile of Brazilians who consumed less ultra-processed foods, with the exception of sodium, are the stratum of the population closer to international recommendations for a healthy diet.CONCLUSIONS The results from this study highlight the damage to health that is arising based on the observed trend in Brazil of replacing traditional meals, based on natural or minimally processed foods, with ultra-processed foods. These results also support the recommendation of avoiding the consumption of these kinds of foods.
Metastatic lymph node ratio, 6th or 7th AJCC edition: witch is the best lymph node classification for esophageal cancer? Prognosis factor analysis in 487 patients
Authors: CORAL Roberto V. , BIGOLIN André V. , CORAL Roberto P. , HARTMANN Antonio , DRANKA Carolina , ROEHE Adriana V.
Published: July 2015

BACKGROUND: The esophageal cancer is one of the most common and aggressive worldwide. Recently, the AJCC changed the staging system, considering, among others, the important role of the lymph node metastasis on the prognosis. AIM: To discuss the applicability of different forms of lymph node staging in a western surgical center. METHODS: Four hundred eighty seven patients with esophageal cancer were enrolled. Three staging systems were evaluated, the 6th and the 7th AJCC editions and the Lymph Node Metastatic Ratio. RESULTS: The majority of the cases were squamous cell carcinoma. The mean lymph node sample was eight. Considering the survival, there was no significant difference between the patients when they were classified by the 7th AJCC edition. Analysis of the Lymph Node Metastatic Ratio, just on the group of patients with 0 to 25%, has shown significant difference (p=0,01). The 6th AJCC edition shows the major significant difference between among the classifications evaluated. CONCLUSION: In this specific population, the 7th AJCC edition for esophageal cancer was not able to find differences in survival when just the lymph node analysis was considered.
Surgical treatment analysis of idiopathic esophageal achalasia
Authors: AQUINO José Luis Braga de , SAID Marcelo Manzano , PEREIRA Douglas Rizzanti , AMARAL Paula Casals do , LIMA Juliana Carolina Alves , LEANDRO-MERHI Vânia Aparecida
Published: July 2015

BACKGROUND: Idiopathic esophageal achalasia is an inflammatory disease of unknown origin, characterized by aperistalsis of the esophageal body and failure of the lower esophageal sphincter in response to swallowing, with consequent dysphagia. AIM: To demonstrate the results of surgical therapy in these patients, evaluating the occurred local and systemic complications. METHODS: Were studied retrospectively 32 patients, 22 of whom presented non-advanced stage of the disease (Stage I/II) and 10 with advanced disease (Stage III/IV). All of them had the clinical conditions to be submitted to surgery. The diagnoses were done by clinical, endoscopic, cardiological, radiological and esophageal manometry analysis. Pre-surgical evaluation was done with a questionnaire based on the most predisposing factors in the development of the disease and the surgical indication was based on the stage of the disease. RESULTS: The patients with non-advanced stages were submitted to cardiomyotomy with fundoplication, wherein in the post-surgical early assessment, only one (4,4%) presented pulmonary infection, but had a good outcome. In patients with advanced disease, seven were submitted to esophageal mucosectomy preserving the muscular layer, wherein one patient (14,2%) presented dehiscence of gastric cervical esophagus anastomosis as well as pulmonary infection; all of these complications were resolved with proper specific treatment; the other three patients with advanced stage were submitted to transmediastinal esophagectomy; two of them presented hydropneumothorax with good evolution, and one of them also presented fistula of the cervical esophagogastric anastomosis, but with spontaneous healing after conservative treatment and nutritional support. The two patients with fistula of the cervical anastomosis progressed to stenosis, with good results after endoscopic dilations. In the medium and long term assessment done in 23 patients, all of them reported improvement in life quality, with return to swallowing. CONCLUSION: The strategy proposed for the surgical treatment of idiopathic esophageal achalasia according to the stages of the disease was of great value, due to post-surgical low morbidity complications and proper recovery of swallowing.
Prevalence of gallstones in 1,229 patients submitted to surgical laparoscopic treatment of GERD and esophageal achalasia: associated cholecystectomy was a safe procedure
Authors: SALLUM Rubens Antonio Aissar , PADRÃO Eduardo Messias Hirano , SZACHNOWICZ Sergio , SEGURO Francisco C. B. C. , BIANCHI Edno Tales , ECCONELLO CIvan
Published: July 2015

BACKGROUND: Association between esophageal achalasia/ gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and cholelithiasis is not clear. Epidemiological data are controversial due to different methodologies applied, the regional differences and the number of patients involved. Results of concomitant cholecistectomy associated to surgical treatment of both diseases regarding safety is poorly understood. AIM: To analyze the prevalence of cholelithiasis in patients with esophageal achalasia and gastroesophageal reflux submitted to cardiomyotomy or fundoplication. Also, to evaluate the safety of concomitant cholecistectomy. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of 1410 patients operated from 2000 to 2013. They were divided into two groups: patients with GERD submitted to laparocopic hiatoplasty plus Nissen fundoplication and patients with esophageal achalasia to laparoscopic cardiomyotomy plus partial fundoplication. It was collected epidemiological data, specific diagnosis and subgroups, the presence or absence of gallstones, surgical procedure, operative and clinical complications and mortality. All groups/subgroups were compared. RESULTS: From 1,229 patients with GERD or esophageal achalasia, submitted to laparoscopic cardiomyotomy or fundoplication, 138 (11.43%) had cholelitiasis, occurring more in females (2.38:1) with mean age of 50,27 years old. In 604 patients with GERD, 79 (13,08%) had cholelitiasis. Lower prevalence occurred in Barrett's esophagus patients 7/105 (6.67%) (p=0.037). In 625 with esophageal achalasia, 59 (9.44%) had cholelitiasis, with no difference between chagasic and idiopathic forms (p=0.677). Complications of patients with or without cholecystectomy were similar in fundoplication and cardiomyotomy (p=0.78 and p=1.00).There was no mortality or complications related to cholecystectomy in this series. CONCLUSIONS: Prevalence of cholelithiasis was higher in patients submitted to fundoplication (GERD). Patients with chagasic or idiopatic forms of achalasia had the same prevalence of cholelithiasis. Gallstones occurred more in GERD patients without Barrett's esophagus. Simultaneous laparoscopic cholecystectomy was proved safe.
Formation of multiple pulmonary nodules during treatment with leflunomide
Authors: Yoshikawa Gilberto Toshikawa , Dias George Alberto da Silva , Fujihara Satomi , Silva Luigi Ferreira e , Cruz Lorena de Britto Pereira , Fuzii Hellen Thais , Koyama Roberta Vilela Lopes
Published: July 2015

Pulmonary involvement is one of the extra-articular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis and can be due to the disease itself or secondary to the medications used in order to treat it. We report the case of a 60-year-old woman who had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and developed multiple pulmonary nodules during treatment with leflunomide.
Diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia
Authors: Olm Mary Anne Kowal , Caldini Elia Garcia , Mauad Thais
Published: July 2015

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a genetic disorder of ciliary structure or function. It results in mucus accumulation and bacterial colonization of the respiratory tract which leads to chronic upper and lower airway infections, organ laterality defects, and fertility problems. We review the respiratory signs and symptoms of PCD, as well as the screening tests for and diagnostic investigation of the disease, together with details related to ciliary function, ciliary ultrastructure, and genetic studies. In addition, we describe the difficulties in diagnosing PCD by means of transmission electron microscopy, as well as describing patient follow-up procedures.
Organizing pneumonia: chest HRCT findings
Authors: Faria Igor Murad , Zanetti Gláucia , Barreto Miriam Menna , Rodrigues Rosana Souza , Araujo-Neto Cesar Augusto , Silva Jorge Luiz Pereira e , Escuissato Dante Luiz , Souza Jr Arthur Soares , Irion Klaus Loureiro , Mançano Alexandre Dias , Nobre Luiz Felipe , Hochhegger Bruno , Marchiori Edson
Published: July 2015

OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of HRCT findings and their distribution in the lung parenchyma of patients with organizing pneumonia. METHODS: This was a retrospective review of the HRCT scans of 36 adult patients (26 females and 10 males) with biopsy-proven organizing pneumonia. The patients were between 19 and 82 years of age (mean age, 56.2 years). The HRCT images were evaluated by two independent observers, discordant interpretations being resolved by consensus. RESULTS: The most common HRCT finding was that of ground-glass opacities, which were seen in 88.9% of the cases. The second most common finding was consolidation (in 83.3% of cases), followed by peribronchovascular opacities (in 52.8%), reticulation (in 38.9%), bronchiectasis (in 33.3%), interstitial nodules (in 27.8%), interlobular septal thickening (in 27.8%), perilobular pattern (in 22.2%), the reversed halo sign (in 16.7%), airspace nodules (in 11.1%), and the halo sign (in 8.3%). The lesions were predominantly bilateral, the middle and lower lung fields being the areas most commonly affected. CONCLUSIONS: Ground-glass opacities and consolidation were the most common findings, with a predominantly random distribution, although they were more common in the middle and lower thirds of the lungs.
Thermodynamic of incongruent solubility of C–S–H
Authors: Dangla Patrick , Thiery Mickael , Morandeau Antoine
Published: July 2015

In most situations, the pore solution of cement-based materials is in thermodynamic equilibrium with the calcium silicate hydrates resulting from the hydration of (tri–di)calcium silicates. This equilibrium is, however, difficult to characterise, the solution phase being incongruent with respect to the calcium silicate hydrate phase. A thermodynamic description of this equilibrium is proposed and some new relationships are derived involving the saturation indexes of dissolved pure substances and the calcium/silicon ratio of the calcium silicate hydrate. These relationships can be understood as a generalisation of the law of mass action for incongruent chemical reactions. The validity of these relationships was checked using measurements reported in the literature.
Effect of cone lift rate on the flow time of self-compacting concrete
Authors: Badry Firas , Kulasegaram Sivakumar , Karihaloo Bhushan Lal
Published: July 2015

A wide range of normal-strength self-compacting concrete (SCC) mixes ranging in compressive strength from 30 to 80 MPa with a maximum aggregate size of 20 mm were prepared in the laboratory, and the time taken by the flow to reach the spread diameter of 500 mm (t500) and to stop (tstop) of each mix in the slump cone flow test were recorded. The entire test was then numerically simulated from the moment the cone was lifted until the flow stopped, using a three-dimensional meshless smoothed particle hydrodynamics computational approach, treating the SCC mix as a non-Newtonian Bingham fluid. The aim was to investigate the effect of the cone lift rate on the flow pattern and t500. The results demonstrate that an increase in the cone lift rate from 0·1 to 0·5–0·7 m/s (i.e. cone raised to a height of 300 mm in 3 to 0·6–0·43 s depending on the cube compressive strength) leads to a significant reduction in t500, but the rate of reduction slows considerably when the cone lift rate is increased beyond 0·5–0·7 m/s (i.e. cone raised to 300 mm in under 0·6–0·43 s). This bilinear reduction in t500 with the increase in the cone lift rate was observed for all mixes having a cube compressive strength in the range 30–80 MPa.
Evidence-based Update of Pediatric Dental Restorative Procedures: Dental Materials
Authors: Dhar V , Hsu KL , Coll JA , Ginsberg E , Ball BM , Chhibber S , Johnson M , Kim M , Modaresi N , Tinanoff N
Published: July 2015

Background: The science of dental materials and restorative care in children and adolescent is constantly evolving, and the ongoing search for ideal restorative materials has led to plethora of research. Aim: To provide an evidence base to assist dental practitioners choose appropriate restorative care for children and adolescents. Study design: This evidence-based review appraises this literature, primarily between the years 1995–2013, for efficacy of dental amalgam, composites, glass ionomer cements, compomers, preformed metal crowns and anterior esthetic restorations. The assessment of evidence for each dental material was based on a strong evidence, evidence in favor, expert opinion, and evidence against by consensus of the authors. Results: There is varying level of evidence for the use of restorative materials like amalgam, composites, glass ionomers, resin-modified glass-ionomers, compomers, stainless steel crowns and anterior crowns for both primary and permanent teeth. Conclusions: A substantial amount data is available on restorative materials used in pediatric dentistry; however, there exists substantial evidence from systematic reviews and randomized clinical trials and clinicians need to examine and understand the available literature evidence carefully to aid them in clinical decision making.
Structural style and evolution of the Pyrenean-Provence thrust belt, SE France
Authors: Bestani Lucie , Espurt Nicolas , Lamarche Juliette , Floquet Marc , Philip Jean , Bellier Olivier , Hollender Fabrice
Published: July 2015

The Pyrenean-Provence fold-thrust belt is characterized by a geological complexity arising from superimposed tectonic history and the propagation of the deformation through a heterogeneous mechanical substratum inherited from Paleozoic and Mesozoic times. The construction of a regional balanced cross section together with field data show that the thrust system of the southeastern Provence region is characterized by a mixed thick- and thin-skinned tectonic style related to the inversion of deep-seated late Paleozoic-Triassic extensional structures and the décollement of the Mesozoic-Cenozoic sedimentary cover above Triassic series. Earliest Cenomanian restoration state highlights the northward pinched-out of the Lower Cretaceous sedimentary series above the main long-wavelength Durance High uplift. Latest Santonian restoration state indicates a southward tilting of ~2° of the basin attributed to the initial growth of the Pyrenean-Provence prism controlling the external flexure of the foreland. Thrusts propagation in the northern part of the Pyrenean-Provence fold-thrust belt was recorded to be synchronous during latest Cretaceous to Eocene time and produced a ~7° southward basin tilting. This major tilting is attributed to the tectonic inversion and basement thrust stacking of the Cap Sicié-Sainte Baume units. Cross section balancing shows a total horizontal basement shortening of 40 km (~35 %) across the Pyrenean-Provence foreland. The main part of this shortening (~37 km) was accommodated by thick-skinned thrusts involving basement south of the Arc syncline. ~5 km of shortening were accommodated northward by the Arc syncline and eastern Sainte-Victoire thin-skin structures, resulting from slip transferred from the deep thick-skinned intercutaneous thrust wedge. Finally we interpret salt tectonic structures of the southeastern Provence as passive diapirism growth during Jurassic to late Cretaceous time, and then reactivated during Pyrenean-Provence compression. Late normal faulting related to hypothetical reactive diapirism during the Oligocene extension episode was predominantly localized above inherited salt structures and probably controlled by inherited basement faults.
Post-rift evolution of the Gulf of Lion margin tested by stratigraphic modelling
Authors: Leroux Estelle , Rabineau Marina , Aslanian Daniel , Gorini Christian , Bache François , Moulin Maryline , Pellen Romain , Granjeon Didier , Rubino Jean-Loup
Published: July 2015

The sedimentary architecture of basins and passive margins is determined by a complex interaction of parameters, including subsidence, eustasy, and sediment supply. A quantification of the post-rift (20 Ma-0 Ma) vertical movements of the Gulf of Lion (West Mediterranean) is proposed here based on the stratigraphic study of sedimentary paleomarkers using a large 3D grid of reflection seismic data, correlations with existing drillings, and refraction data. Post-rift subsidence was measured by the direct use of sedimentary geometries analysed in 3D and validated by numerical stratigraphic modelling. Three domains of subsidence were found: on the continental shelf and slope, subsidence corresponds to a seaward tilting with different amplitudes, whereas the deep basin subsides purely vertically. We show that these domains fit with the deeper crustal domains highlighted by previous geophysical data, and that post-break-up subsidence follows the initial hinge lines of the rifting phase. Subsidence rates are quantified on each domain for each stratigraphic interval. At a constant distance from the rotational hinge line, the Plio-Quaternary subsidence rate is constant on the shelf overall. Conversely, Miocene subsidence rates are very different on the eastern and western shelves. Stratigraphic simulations focused on the Messinian salinity crisis (MSC) were also performed. Their results are discussed together with our post-rift subsidence estimates in order to provide ideas and hypotheses for future detailed quantifications of Miocene subsidence, including isostatic readjustments linked to the MSC.
Deep crustal structure across a young passive margin from wide-angle and reflection seismic data (The SARDINIA Experiment) – II. Sardinia’s margin
Authors: Afilhado Alexandra , Moulin Maryline , Aslanian Daniel , Schnürle Philippe , Klingelhoefer Frauke , Nouzé Hervé , Rabineau Marina , Leroux Estelle , Beslier Marie-Odile
Published: July 2015

Geophysical data acquired on the conjugate margins system of the Gulf of Lion and West Sardinia (GLWS) is unique in its ability to address fundamental questions about rifting (i.e. crustal thinning, the nature of the continent-ocean transition zone, the style of rifting and subsequent evolution, and the connection between deep and surface processes).

While the Gulf of Lion (GoL) was the site of several deep seismic experiments, which occurred before the SARDINIA Experiment (ESP and ECORS Experiments in 1981 and 1988 respectively), the crustal structure of the West Sardinia margin remains unknown. This paper describes the first modeling of wide-angle and near-vertical reflection multi-channel seismic (MCS) profiles crossing the West Sardinia margin, in the Mediterranean Sea. The profiles were acquired, together with the exact conjugate of the profiles crossing the GoL, during the SARDINIA experiment in December 2006 with the French R/V L’Atalante.

Forward wide-angle modeling of both data sets (wide-angle and multi-channel seismic) confirms that the margin is characterized by three distinct domains following the onshore unthinned, 26 km-thick continental crust : Domain V, where the crust thins from ~26 to 6 km in a width of about 75 km; Domain IV where the basement is characterized by high velocity gradients and lower crustal seismic velocities from 6.8 to 7.25 km/s, which are atypical for either crustal or upper mantle material, and Domain III composed of “atypical” oceanic crust.

The structure observed on the West Sardinian margin presents a distribution of seismic velocities that is symmetrical with those observed on the Gulf of Lion’s side, except for the dimension of each domain and with respect to the initiation of seafloor spreading. This result does not support the hypothesis of simple shear mechanism operating along a lithospheric detachment during the formation of the Liguro-Provencal basin.
Pressure-Transient Characteristics of Hydraulically Fractured Horizontal Wells in Shale-Gas Reservoirs With Natural- and Rejuvenated-Fracture Networks
Authors: Kim Tae Hong , Lee Kun Sang
Published: July 2015

During the past few years, several studies have analyzed the pressure-transient responses of hydraulically fractured horizontal wells in shale-gas reservoirs. However, that research included simplified models that reflected natural and hydraulic fractures -only, unlike real shale reservoirs. To develop an accurate shale-gas model, this study considers the effects of rejuvenated fractures as well as natural and hydraulic fractures. Rejuvenated fractures, regarded as an important specificity in this paper, are revitalized natural fractures created by hydraulic fracturing. To analyze the pressure-transient characteristics and productivity of fractured horizontal wells in shale reservoirs, extensive numerical simulations have been conducted. This model considers the effects of natural- and rejuvenated-fracture permeability, matrix permeability, parameters of hydraulic fractures (e.g., width, height, and half-length), and the range of stimulated reservoir volume. Results show a clear distinction between existing models and the proposed model. In the proposed model, the boundary induced by the rejuvenated fractures generates pseudoboundary-dominated flow. This work expands our insight into the pressure-transient characteristics of a hydraulically fractured horizontal well in a shale-gas system.
Application of Design of Experiment and Design Space (DOE-DS) Methodology for the HPLC Separation of Panax Notoginseng Saponins
Authors: Dai Shengyun , Xu Bing , Luo Gan , Li Jianyu , Xue Zhong , Shi Xinyuan , Qiao Yanjiang
Published: July 2015

Panax Notoginseng Saponins (PNS), extracted from the roots of the common TCM Panax notoginseng (Burk.) F.H.Chen, consist of notoginsenoside R1, ginsenoside Rg1, Re, Rb1, Rd and many other chemicals which haven’t been identified. Due to its popular pharmacological effects, it is of importance to control the quality. This study combines design of experiments and design space methodology to optimize the HPLC separation of PNS. Three common chromatographic parameters (i.e. the temperature, the initial proportion of acetonitrile and the gradient slope) were selected to construct a Box-Behnken design which consisted of 17 experiments. A quadratic model that was built from the experimental result was used to construct the design space. The optimal separation was predicted at temperature 20°C;, with a gradient starting at 15% of acetonitrile and a gradient slope of 0.55%/min. Accuracy profile approach was employed to validate the established HPLC method. The results clearly showed that quality by design methodology could be effectively applied to optimize the HPLC chromatographic conditions for the analysis of PNS.
Simulation Analysis of Static Characteristics of CJX2-40 Type AC Contactor Electromagnetic Mechanism
Authors: Li Jiaxian
Published: July 2015

At present, the finite element method has been widely used in electrical engineering; value has an absolute advantage
in the field of solving the problem of position in the electromagnetic boundary. From the perspective of historical
development, for solving the electromagnetic boundary value problems, four kinds of methods are used namely; graphical
method, simulation method, analytical method and numerical calculation . This study introduced finite element method
which has developed rapidly. Before finite element method, numerical calculation method was used, although this
method was effective to a certain extent but the results showed that it had a limited range of the electromagnetic boundary
value problems to be solved.
Productivity Measurement for the Anti-sliding Pile of Xiluodu Hydropower Project
Authors: Zhiding Chen , Fang Xiao , Hao Liu
Published: July 2015

In recent decades, there has been a huge rise in the amount of investments and resources put into hydropower
construction projects. Thereupon, it is becoming an urgent need to study how to estimate the input so as to control total
cost effectively and utilize the resources adequately. With that in mind, this paper introduced the process of construction
productivity determination for the anti-sliding pile of Xiluodu Hydropower Project, as a typically measured object. The
determination work includes: choosing timing observation method to measure labor and machinery productivity;
selecting real-time writing method to measure material productivity; then adopting probabilistic evaluation method to
analyze the obtained data resulting from construction productivity; finally forming the consumption quota per unit pile
length through comprehensive arrangement of the above steps. Significantly, the research conducted may provide a
platform for both the related researchers and practitioners to appreciate the construction and measurement processes of the
anti-sliding pile and may pave the way for builders and managers conducting similar projects in future to gain a clear
understanding of the efficiency and cost control.
Permeability and Direct Shear Tests Characteristics of Railway Subballast
Authors: Jing Guoqing , Wang Zijie , Huang Hongmei , Wang Yan
Published: July 2015

Permeability, filtration and shearing strength were widely considered to be the key properties in evaluating the
performance of railway subballast. An investigation on these key properties of railway subballast was presented in this
paper. A constant head permeability test and a middle scale direct shear test of railway subballast were conducted in the
research, aiming to investigate the subballast permeability and shear direct tests characteristics. Four different designed
gradations within the standards were subjected to the investigation in order to study the particle size distribution effect on
permeability performance of subballast. Lab results showed that drainage capacity and shearing strength of subballast
highly correlated with each other. Subballast with more large-size particles and a low coefficient of uniformity were
proved to acquire good drainage of water and strong resistance ability to shear.
Thermography in Neurologic Practice
Authors: Neves Eduardo Borba , Vilaça-Alves José , Rosa Claudio , Reis Victor Machado
Published: July 2015

One kind of medical images that has been developed in the last decades is thermal images. These images are assessed by infrared cameras and have shown an exponential development in recent years. In this sense, the aim of this study was to describe possibilities of thermography usage in the neurologic practice. It was performed a systematic review in Web of Knowledge (Thompson Reuters), set in all databases which used two combination of keywords as “topic”: “thermography” and “neurology”; and “thermography” and “neurologic”. The chronological period was defined from 2000 to 2014 (the least 15 years). Among the studies included in this review, only seven were with experimental design. It is few to bring thermography as a daily tool in clinical practice. However, these studies have suggested good results. The studies of review and an analyzed patent showed that the authors consider the thermography as a diagnostic tool and they recommend its usage. It can be concluded that thermography is already used as a diagnostic and monitoring tool of patients with neuropathies, particularly in complex regional pain syndrome, and stroke. And yet, this tool has great potential for future research about its application in diagnosis of other diseases of neurological origin.