bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
World's Golden Rule in Christian Mode
Authors: Connolly Michele
Published: October 2015

This article provides a brief, simple introduction to what is known as the Golden Rule as contribution to the theme of the 2015 Spiritual Care Australia Conference, “The Ground of our Being: Heritage, Identity, Connectedness”. The aim of this conference was that, “As chaplains and pastoral carers we need to be grounded in our own particular faith, spiritual roots, traditions and practices in order to be effective” (Spiritual Care Australia 2015). Reflecting on this aim, it seemed that something I, as a scholar of the Christian Scriptures could contribute, would be a presentation on the way the Golden Rule is expressed in the Christian Scriptures and understood in that tradition.
INTERACTIONS OF BIOCHAR AND ORGANIC COMPOUND FOR SEEDLINGS PRODUCTION OF Magonia pubescens A. St.-Hil.
Authors: Lima Stefany Lorrayny , Tamiozzo Suelen , Palomino Edwin Camacho , Petter Fabiano André , Marimon-Junior Ben Hur
Published: October 2015

ABSTRACTThe objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that biochar, applied with cattle manure, promotes better development of seedlings of Magonia pubescens St. Hil. The experiment was conducted at the State University of Mato Grosso, Nova Xavantina, Brazil, in 2011. We used a completely randomized design, with twelve treatments and three replications. The substrates formed by the higher levels of cattle manure plus biochar (30%) provided better results of height, diameter and aerial biomass. However, the Dickson Quality Index has not confirmed the quality of seedlings in these treatments. We also observed that the doses of biochar (20 and 30%) when added separately to the Latosol, are not efficient for the growth improvement of the seedlings. Based on the present results, we validate the hypothesis that substrates formed with a mixture of cattle manure and biochar are effective to improve the production of seedlings of M. pubescens.
ARMAZENAMENTO DE SEMENTES E SOMBREAMENTO NA EMERGÊNCIA E CRESCIMENTO INICIAL DAS MUDAS DE Magonia pubescens A. St.-Hil.
Authors: Jeromini Tatiane Sanches , Scalon Silvana de Paula Quintão , Perreira Suzana Targanski Sajovic , Fachinelli Ricardo , Scalon Filho Homero
Published: October 2015

RESUMOA conservação das sementes e a quantidade de luz são fatores importantes para uma boa germinação e produção de mudas de qualidade. Em vista disso, este trabalho avaliou o efeito da embalagem das sementes durante o armazenamento e de diferentes níveis de luz na emergência e crescimento inicial das mudas de timbó (Magonia pubescens St. Hil.). Foram realizados dois experimentos. No primeiro, foi analisado o efeito do armazenamento das sementes em três tipos de embalagem (papel-alumínio, papel e saco plástico de polietileno de baixa densidade) e a duas temperaturas (10 e 25 °C), durante três épocas de armazenamento (30, 60 e 90 dias) e sem armazenamento. No segundo experimento, foi estudado o crescimento inicial das mudas em três níveis de sombreamento (30, 50 e 70%) e a pleno sol. As sementes de M. pubescens germinam melhor quando não armazenadas, com médias de 97%, em comparação com aquelas com 69% após 90 dias de armazenamento. Caso necessário, o armazenamento deve ser realizado em saco plástico na temperatura de 25 °C, por até 90 dias. As mudas apresentaram maior emergência e qualidade quando a semeadura e o crescimento foram realizados sob sombreamento de 50%.
Efeitos do aumento da produção de petróleo sobre o potencial de crescimento da economia brasileira: um modelo voltado para a projeção (2013-2020)
Authors: Lourenço André Luís Cabral de , Roos Breno Carvalho
Published: October 2015

ResumoO artigo provê um modelo voltado para a projeção do potencial de crescimento da economia brasileira, para o período 2013-2020, com particular ênfase na resposta ao aumento previsto para a produção do setor petróleo. Inspirado nos modelos de crescimento de dois e de três hiatos, o modelo em questão inova ao propor conjuntamente: a) tornar endógena a resposta da política econômica, sob o suposto de que o atual "tripé" macroeconômico (câmbio flexível administrado, metas de inflação e de superávit primário) será mantido durante toda a trajetória da simulação; b) tratar separadamente os efeitos do setor petróleo sobre o balanço de pagamentos; e c) verificar a compatibilidade entre a taxa de investimento pública permitida pela meta de superávit primário e aquela necessária para manter o crescimento do estoque de capital em linha com o crescimento do PIB real.
LA CAPACIDAD DE CORRECCIÓN DE ERRORES Y EL FEEDBACKCORRECTIVO ESCRITO: ESTUDIO DE CASOS DE APRENDICES DE PORTUGUÉS HISPANOHABLANTES
Authors: Rey Maria Rocio Alonso
Published: October 2015

RESUMENLa efectividad del feedback correctivo (FC) en la expresión escrita ha sido uno de los temas más controvertidos en las última décadas (BITCHENER y FERRIS, 2012; TRUSCOTT, 2007; VAN BEUNINGEN, 2010). Tras el predominio de los estudios experimentales de tipo cuantitativo preocupados por cuestiones de adquisición a largo plazo y centrados en una gama de errores muy restringida, se plantea la necesidad de prestar más atención a la mejora de la corrección de los textos oaccuracy y a las posibilidades delfeedback indirecto (FERRIS, 2010; STORCH, 2010). En este trabajo, se presenta un estudio de casos sobre la capacidad de detección de errores y los efectos del FC en la revisión de textos en hispanohablantes aprendices de portugués con diferentes grados de dominio de la lengua portuguesa. La capacidad de corrección de los errores, interpretada como proceso de detección de errores (noticing) y de recuperación de formas, es analizada mediante un test sin FC, un test con FC y un postest inmediato. Los resultados muestran que la capacidad de corrección mejora a muy corto plazo con la provisión de FC, si bien un conjunto de errores recuperables resultan no detectables para los aprendices.
Modelo logístico de crescimento de cultivares crioulas de milho e de progênies de meios-irmãos maternos em função da soma térmica
Authors: Deprá Marta Stochero , Lopes Sidinei José , Noal Gisele , Reiniger Lia Rejane Silveira , Cocco Débora Telles
Published: October 2015

RESUMO: O milho é uma das culturas mais produzidas no mundo, com ampla distribuição geográfica em razão de sua ampla variabilidade genética presente inclusive em cultivares crioulas. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o crescimento das cultivares crioulas 'Amarelão', 'Lombo Baio' e 'Oito Carreiras', bem como, das respectivas progênies de meios-irmãos maternos. O experimento foi conduzido no ano agrícola 2012/2013, em Santa Maria, RS. Foi utilizado o delineamento blocos ao acaso com quatro repetições e parcelas constituídas por duas linhas de cinco metros para as cultivares crioulas e delineamento em látice com três repetições e parcelas constituídas por uma linha de cinco metros para as progênies, com espaçamento entre plantas de 0.2m e entre linhas de 0.9m. Foram realizadas cinco avaliações de altura de planta e número de folhas por planta e as curvas de crescimento foram ajustadas pelo modelo logístico em função da soma térmica acumulada. O modelo logístico foi adequado para o ajuste das curvas de crescimento. As cultivares crioulas 'Amarelão', 'Lombo Baio' e 'Oito Carreiras' apresentaram maior altura de plantas e maior número de folhas por planta em comparação às respectivas progênies de meios-irmãos maternos.
Evaporative snout cooling system on the performance of lactating sows and their litters in a subtropical region
Authors: Perin Jonas , Gaggini Thais Schwarz , Manica Samuel , Magnabosco Diogo , Bernardi Mari Lourdes , Wentz Ivo , Bortolozzo Fernando Pandolfo
Published: October 2015

The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of different temperature control systems on the voluntary feed intake (VFI), percentage of weight loss (PWL) and performance of lactating sows as well as on the weight of their piglets. Two systems were used: traditional temperature control system (TTCS) with curtain management and an evaporative snout cooling system (ESCS). The study was performed during the summer of 2011. After farrowing and at the weaning, 241 sows were weighed to evaluate the PWL during lactation. TTCS sows lost more weight (5.3±0.9%; P<0.05) than ESCS sows (2.2±0.9%). VFI was measured at intervals of four days in 32 primiparous and 39 multiparous sows. ESCS sows had higher VFI (5.8±0.2kg day-1; P<0.05) than TTCS sows (4.8±0.2kg day-1). Primiparous sows (4.4±0.2kg day-1) had a lower VFI than multiparous sows (6.3±0.2kg day-1, P<0.05) regardless of the temperature control system. Primiparous sows in the TTCS (10.9±1.3 days) had a longer weaning-to-oestrus interval than primiparous sows in the ESCS (7.0±1.2 days, P<0.05). Subsequent litter size tended to be higher (P=0.095) in ESCS than in TTCS (12.0±0.5 and 10.9±0.6 piglets born, respectively). Litters housed in ESCS were heavier (65.3±1.4kg; P<0.05) at weaning than litters in TTCS (60.7±1.4kg). The results suggest that in general sows and piglets housed in the ESCS have better performance than sows and piglets housed in TTCS.
Nutritional disorder in Pfaffia glomerata by mercury excess in nutrient solution
Authors: Calgaroto Nicéia Spanholi , Nicoloso Fernando Teixeira , Pereira Luciane Belmonte , Cargnelutti Denise , Antes Fabiane Goldschmidt , Dressler Valderi Luiz
Published: October 2015

ABSTRACT: The mineral nutritional homeostasis in response to different concentrations of Hg (0, 25 and 50μM) was evaluated in Pfaffia glomerata plant. The exposure to the highest level of Hg (50µM) caused a decreasing in shoot and root fresh weights of 15.5% and 20%, respectively. Both shoot and root Hg concentrations increased linearly with increasing external Hg concentrations. Ca concentration decreased in shoot only at 50µM Hg, whereas shoot K and Mg concentrations decreased at both 25 and 50µM Hg, when compared to the control. A significant decrease in Cu, Zn, Fe and Mn concentrations in plants exposed to Hg was observed, but most Zn, Mn, and Cu in the roots. On the other hand, P concentration increased in both root and shoot of plants exposed at 25 and 50µM Hg, whereas Na concentration increased only in the root at 25 and 50µM Hg exposure. In general, tissue nutrient concentrations in P. glomerata plantlets exposed to Hg were significantly decreased, which indicates that the Hg may cause alteration on the mineral nutritional homeostasis of this species.
Validation of the Adherence Determinants Questionnaire scale among women with breast and cervical cancer
Authors: Lessa Paula Renata Amorim , Ribeiro Samila Gomes , Aquino Priscila de Souza , Almeida Paulo Cesar de , Pinheiro Ana Karina Bezerra
Published: October 2015

Objectives: the aim was to translate and culturally adapt the Adherence Determinants Questionnaire scale for the Portuguese language in the Brazilian context, and to check its reliability and validity to analyze the elements of the adherence of patients to the clinical treatment for breast and cervical cancer.Method: this was a methodological study, carried out in two oncology reference centers. The sample consisted of 198 participants, with 152 being treated for breast cancer and 46 being treated for cervical cancer. The content validation was performed by a committee of experts. The construct validation was demonstrated through factor analysis and the reliability was analyzed using Cronbach's alpha.Results: the committee of experts made the necessary adjustments so that the scale was adapted to the Brazilian context. The factor analysis suggested a reduction from seven to five factors and the maintenance of 38 items similar to those of the original scale. The reliability, investigated through Cronbach's alpha, was .829, showing high internal consistency.Conclusion: it was concluded that the Brazilian version of the Adherence Determinants Questionnaire scale is a valid and reliable instrument that is able to measure the elements of adherence to the treatment for breast and cervical cancer.
Cohort study on the factors associated with survival post-cardiac arrest
Authors: Vancini-Campanharo Cássia Regina , Vancini Rodrigo Luiz , Lira Claudio Andre Barbosa de , Andrade Marília dos Santos , Góis Aécio Flávio Teixeira de , Atallah Álvaro Nagib
Published: October 2015

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Cardiac arrest is a common occurrence, and even with efficient emergency treatment, it is associated with a poor prognosis. Identification of predictors of survival after cardiopulmonary resuscitation may provide important information for the healthcare team and family. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with the survival of patients treated for cardiac arrest, after a one-year follow-up period. DESIGN AND SETTING: Prospective cohort study conducted in the emergency department of a Brazilian university hospital. METHODS: The inclusion criterion was that the patients presented cardiac arrest that was treated in the emergency department (n = 285). Data were collected using the In-hospital Utstein Style template. Cox regression was used to determine which variables were associated with the survival rate (with 95% significance level). RESULTS: After one year, the survival rate was low. Among the patients treated, 39.6% experienced a return of spontaneous circulation; 18.6% survived for 24 hours and of these, 5.6% were discharged and 4.5% were alive after one year of follow-up. Patients with pulseless electrical activity were half as likely to survive as patients with ventricular fibrillation. For patients with asystole, the survival rate was 3.5 times lower than that of patients with pulseless electrical activity. CONCLUSIONS: The initial cardiac rhythm was the best predictor of patient survival. Compared with ventricular fibrillation, pulseless electrical activity was associated with shorter survival times. In turn, compared with pulseless electrical activity, asystole was associated with an even lower survival rate.
Boraginales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl in the Ecoregion Raso da Catarina, Bahia, Brazil
Authors: Vieira Diego Daltro , Melo José Iranildo Miranda de , Conceição Adilva de Souza
Published: October 2015

Raso da Catarina is one of the eight Ecoregions recognized for the Caatinga biome. This work includes the taxonomic study of Boraginales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl in the Ecoregion Raso da Catarina, Bahia state, Brazil. The samples analyzed were collected from March 2009 to July 2013. The analyses were supplemented with dried collections kept in the herbaria: ALCB, IPA, HRB, HST, HTSA, HUEFS, HVASF, PEUFR and UFP. Two families, five genera and 16 species were recorded. The Cordiaceae family was represented by genera Cordia L. [C. glabrata (Mart.) A.DC., C. rufescens A.DC., C. superba Cham. and C. trichotoma (Vell.) Arráb. exSteud.] and Varronia P.Browne [V. curassavica Jacq., V. globosa Jacq., V. leucocephala (Moric.) J.S.Mill. and V. leucomalloides (Taroda) J.S.Mill.] and Heliotropiaceae with the genera Euploca Nutt. [E. paradoxa(Mart.) J.I.M.Melo & Semir and E. procumbens (Mill.) Diane & Hilger], Heliotropium L. [H. angiospermum Murray, H. elongatum (Lehm.) I.M.Johnst. and H. indicum L.] and Myriopus Small [M. candidulus (Miers) Feuillet, M. rubicundus (Salzm. ex DC.) Luebert and M. salzmannii (DC.) Diane & Hilger]. The species most commonly found were Cordia glabrata, Varronia globosa, V. leucocephala, Euploca procumbens, Heliotropium angiospermum and H. elongatum, associated with sandy soils. Cordia superba and C. trichotoma were found in moist environments, higher altitudes, clay or sandy-clayey soils. Euploca paradoxa was collected on the banks of the São Francisco River, and Varronia leucomalloides occurs in the hiperxerophytic Caatinga associated with rocky or sandy soils and in areas of contact between Caatinga and Cerrado, these species were more restricted in the area. Comments are made on the morphology and taxonomy, illustrations, and data on geographical distribution and phenology, besides a key for the taxa studied.
Complicação após tratamento percutâneo de comunicação interatrial: migração de dispositivo Amplatzer® para bifurcação aórtica – relato de caso
Authors: Silvestre José Manoel da Silva , Silvestre Guilherme da Silva , Sardinha Wander Eduardo , Ramires Eduardo Durante , Morais Filho Domingos de , Schimit Gustavo Teixeira Fulton , Matsuda Henrique Mitsu , Ramos Daniel Barreto
Published: October 2015

ResumoCom o uso crescente do dispositivo Amplatzer® para diversos procedimentos endovasculares, dentre os quais a comunicação interatrial, complicações decorrentes de seu uso vêm sendo descritas. Relatamos um caso em que o dispositivo foi empregado para correção de comunicação interatrial e, seis meses depois, migrou para a bifurcação da aorta abdominal. A retirada do corpo estranho foi realizada por cirurgia convencional, após insucesso de tentativa por via endovascular.
Síndrome de Lemierre: relato de caso
Authors: Camêlo Carolina Parreira Ribeiro , Brandão Marcelo Luiz , Fernandes Ly de Freitas , Costa Mônica Meireles , Detanico Ana Bittencourt , Lisita Filho Celso Luiz , Santos Juliano Ricardo Santana dos
Published: October 2015

ResumoA tromboflebite supurativa da veia jugular interna ou síndrome de Lemierre foi descrita pela primeira vez em 1900. O evento inicial mais frequente é a infecção de orofaringe associada à trombose da veia jugular interna. Embora uma entidade rara, a síndrome de Lemierre continua a ser uma doença de morbidade e mortalidade consideráveis devido à sua progressão e atrasos de diagnóstico.
Tratamento cirúrgico de um aneurisma primário de veia ilíaca externa
Authors: Lucas Márcio Luís , Martins Tiago Blaya , Aerts Newton
Published: October 2015

ResumoAneurismas primários da veia ilíaca são extremamente raros e podem complicar com trombose, embolia pulmonar ou ruptura. Acredita-se que existam apenas 14 casos descritos na literatura. Neste artigo, descrevemos um caso de um jovem de 25 anos, que apresentava edema e cianose do membro inferior esquerdo. A ecografia vascular revelou uma massa cística em fossa ilíaca esquerda. A angiotomografia confirmou o diagnóstico de um aneurisma da veia ilíaca externa esquerda de 3,8 cm, no maior diâmetro. O paciente foi submetido ao tratamento cirúrgico através da ressecção do aneurisma seguida de venorrafia longitudinal. Teve boa evolução pós-operatória, com um seguimento clínico de 44 meses. Houve uma melhora do edema no membro inferior esquerdo, sem complicações tardias.
INTEGRAÇÃO ACADEMIA-SERVIÇO NA FORMAÇÃO DE ENFERMEIROS EM UM HOSPITAL DE ENSINO
Authors: Sales Patrícia Regina de Souza , Marin Maria José Sanches , Silva Filho Carlos Rodrigues da
Published: October 2015

ResumoEste estudo propõe-se a compreender a integração academia-serviço na formação de enfermeiros. Utilizou-se a pesquisa qualitativa e, como referencial de análise, a hermenêutica dialética. Foram respondidos 24 questionários por docentes, enfermeiros assistenciais e estudantes de enfermagem da quarta série do curso de Enfermagem de uma instituição de ensino superior, que conta com um complexo hospitalar certificado como hospital de ensino. Constataram-se a existência de espaços de encontro entre os atores e a construção do conhecimento a partir da prática, possibilitando o desenvolvimento do cuidado individual, coletivo e de gestão. A integração academia-serviço estimula os profissionais do serviço a buscarem conhecimento e pesquisa e contribui para mudanças na prática e no comprometimento dos estudantes. Encontram-se dificuldades pela incompatibilidade das agendas dos docentes e enfermeiros, pouco envolvimento docente com a prática, sobrecarga e despreparo do enfermeiro para o ensino, além da falta de compreensão da equipe multiprofissional quanto ao papel do hospital de ensino. Indicam-se a necessidade de adequação das estruturas e a ampliação dos espaços de diálogo, com maior envolvimento e decisões compartilhadas e, ainda, a qualificação do profissional do serviço. Depreende-se a necessidade de investimentos na qualificação do processo de integração ensino e serviço.
Variações locais na riqueza florística em duas ecorregiões de caatinga
Authors: Costa Grênivel Mota da , Cardoso Domingos , Queiroz Luciano Paganucci de , Conceição Abel Augusto
Published: October 2015

ResumoA vegetação de caatinga do nordeste brasileiro ocorre principalmente sobre dois tipos de substrato principais: sobre solos derivados do embasamento cristalino pré-cambriano e sobre a cobertura arenosa das bacias sedimentares. Evidências recentes têm demonstrado variações na dinâmica, estrutura e composição florística da caatinga desses dois macroambientes, o que fundamenta a necessidade de estudos com enfoque nas diferenças florísticas entre esses diferentes substratos. O presente estudo florístico das ecorregiões de caatinga, Depressão Sertaneja Meridional e Raso da Catarina, no município de Tucano, Bahia, é de especial interesse porque neste município ocorrem esses dois substratos em escala geográfica local, permitindo ampliar o conhecimento sobre a heterogeneidade do Domínio da Caatinga. Neste trabalho é apresentado um inventário florístico de 14 localidades nestas duas ecorregiões da Caatinga. Em conjunto, as caatingas amostradas apresentaram uma alta riqueza florística em comparação com outras áreas no nordeste do Brasil. Foram coletadas 450 espécies, 288 gêneros e 82 famílias. A maior riqueza em espécies foi das Leguminosae, seguida por Euphorbiaceae. Nas localidades sobre substrato derivado do embasamento cristalino ocorreram 226 espécies, enquanto nas de substrato arenoso ocorreram 284 espécies. A proporção de espécies em comum entre esses dois tipos de substrato foi de apenas 13%. Diferenças em composição florística reforçam a hipótese de duas biotas distintas associadas aos dois principais tipos de substrato, que compõem a vegetação da caatinga.
Ácidos húmicos de vermicomposto estimulam o crescimento in vitro de plântulas de Cattleya warneri(Orchidaceae)
Authors: Silva Maria Alice Costa da , Santos Wolmen Oliveira dos , Simoura Nágila Teixeira , Tesch Juliétty Angioletti , Ruas Katherine Fraga , Colodete Carlos Moacir , Tannure Fernanda Pavesi , Barbirato Juliano de Oliveira , Ramos Alessandro Coutinho , Dobbss Leonardo Barros
Published: October 2015

ResumoA Cattleya warneri var. concolor(Orchidaceae) é uma planta epífita ameaçada de extinção com potencial econômico ornamental. Este trabalho objetivou estudar o crescimentoin vitro de plântulas da espécie supracitada em diferentes doses de ácidos húmicos (AH) isolados de vermicomposto. A avaliação do crescimento promovido pelos AH foi realizada por meio das variáveis número de folhas e raízes, massas frescas e secas das folhas e de raízes e de estimativas da atividade da enzima H+-ATPase. Os resultados obtidos indicaram que o material húmico obtido foi capaz de incrementar o crescimento da planta estudada e promover estímulos associados à atividade da referida enzima. Estabelece-se assim, um bioestimulante eficiente visando a produção de mudas deCattleya warneri var. concolor.
Convolvulaceae em remanescentes de Floresta Ombrófila Densa, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Authors: Moura Ana Luiza de Oliveira , Morim Marli Pires
Published: October 2015

ResumoO presente trabalho teve como objetivo o levantamento florístico e o tratamento taxonômico de Convolvulaceae em três remanescentes de Floresta Ombrófila Densa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro: Parque Nacional do Itatiaia (PNI), Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos (Parnaso) e Reserva Biológica de Poço das Antas (Rebio). Foram realizadas consultas a herbários, expedições científicas às áreas de estudo e identificação taxonômica dos espécimes coletados. Os resultados obtidos abrangem chave para identificação das espécies, diagnoses, comentários, ilustrações, e habitat. Foram registrados cinco gêneros, 33 espécies e uma variedade. Cinco espécies são endêmicas da Floresta Atlântica. O número e tipos de estigma, lâmina foliar, fruto e indumento foram os principais caracteres diagnósticos para os táxons estudados. Dentre as espécies estudadas 90% são herbáceas e 31 (86%) de hábito volúvel, a maioria ascendendo em indivíduos com reduzida circunferência (1-10 cm). A maior riqueza de espécies foi observada para o Parnaso (23), seguido do PNI (15) e da Rebio (11). A Floresta Montana se mostrou a formação preferencial dos táxons, com a ocorrência de 12 espécies.
Primeira ocorrência de Physarum notabile(Physaraceae, Physarales) para a Região Centro-Oeste, Brasil
Authors: Calaça Francisco Junior Simões , Araújo Jéssica Conceição
Published: October 2015

ResumoPhysarum notabile(Physaraceae, Physarales) tem sua primeira ocorrência registrada para a Região CentroOeste brasileira, desenvolvendo-se sobre troncos vivos de pomar em uma área urbana da cidade de Anápolis, Goiás. A caracterização da espécie e sua distribuição são apresentadas.
Brassicaceous Weed Seed Predation by Ground Beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae)
Authors: Kulkarni Sharavari S. , Dosdall Lloyd M. , Spence John R. , Willenborg Christian J.
Published: October 2015

We used laboratory and field feeding trials to investigate adult carabid beetle preferences for three brassicaceous weed species (rapeseed, wild mustard, and field pennycress) that are pests in canola. All carabid species preferred seeds of rapeseed most and those of field pennycress least and showed intermediate preference for wild mustard seeds. Beetles highly preferred imbibed seeds of all three weed species. Activity–density of carabids and mean weed seed removal were highly correlated in field plots of canola, with activity–density accounting for 67% of the observed variation in seed removal. Our study indicates that seed consumption among carabids is influenced by several factors, including weed species, physiological state of seeds, and carabid activity–density. Carabid seed predation is significant in canola agroecosystems; therefore, understanding these influences has implications for ecological weed management.
DESENVOLVIMENTO MOTOR EM CRIANÇAS PORTADORAS DA SÍNDROME DE DOWN COM O TRATAMENTO DE EQUOTERAPIA
Authors: Brack Teixeira Araruna Erika , Garcia de Lima Stephany Regine , Prumes Marcelo
Published: October 2015

A síndrome de Down é uma condição genética causada por alteração no par do cromossomo 21 e que leva a uma distribuição cromossômica inadequada durante a fase da meiose. Cada célula do indivíduo normal possui 46 cromossomos enquanto que na síndrome de Down possui 47 cromossomos. A equoterapia é um tratamento sobre o cavalo e com o cavalo que contribui para o desenvolvimento global do praticante, os estímulos causados pela equoterapia irão intervir no desenvolvimento global dos praticantes. Objetivos: Objetivo do trabalho é de verificar se o tratamento de equoterapia traz benefícios ao desenvolvimento motor para as crianças portadoras de Síndrome de Down. Métodos: Realizou-se uma revisão de literatura utilizando as bases de dados Lilacs, Scielo, Pubmed, Bireme e Medline, com artigos entre os anos de 2000 a 2013. Resultados: Foram encontrados 26 artigos, dentre eles 14 incluídos e 12 excluídos por diferentes motivos. Conclusão: A equoterapia traz benefícios para o desenvolvimento motor da criança portadora de síndrome de Down, para isso, explora os sistemas visual, vestibular, somatossensorial e proprioceptivo, melhorando assim o equilíbrio, será necessária também a manutenção de força muscular e coordenação motora, aperfeiçoando a marcha.
Data storage and management related to soil carbon cycle by a NoSQL databasing model - Joker Tao
Authors: Mátyás Bence , Mátyás György , Horváth Judit , Kátai János
Published: October 2015

The carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most important greenhouse gas contributing 60 % toward global warming, respectively (IPCC, 2007). The correlation management in researches which focus on greenhouse gases (GHG) emission and soil attributes require huge amount of data. These data are inducted from measuring devices directly or from systems which are used for experimental data storage and management. Generally, these data come from different database systems which use different data storage structure.

The main objective of the present study was to discuss a non-relational databasing model called Joker Tao (JT) which provides Big Data management for soil data and their GHG production potential related to carbon cycle in relational-databasing environment (Oracle APEX).
Mobile devices in agriculture: attracting new audiences or serving the tech-savvy?
Authors: Csótó Mihály
Published: October 2015

The latest wave of ICT-innovations are based around mobility (smart phones, tablets, wireless networks etc.). Mobility can be a decisive success factor of ICT-adoption, because of the spatial, local and remote nature of farming. New generation mobile devices can also have a lower barrier to entry in terms of skills and cost for the user/farmer. The question is whether these new devices, especially smart phones and tablets are adopted by the farmers who are already using computers and Internet or they are attracting new audiences as well? The author’s research in Hungary on the supply and demand side of the phenomenon shows that the “agri-app-economy” is still in its infancy, and both the supply and demand side are reflecting the current state and the earlier development of ICT-usage in agriculture. At the moment, new generation of mobile devices are not acting as a tool to overcome earlier and existing barriers of adoption, rather as an indicator of the general level of ICT-use in agriculture. Mobile devices are mainly used by “tech-savvy” farmers, as a general purpose technology – partly because of the lack of relevant applications in agriculture.
Testing of Direct Computer Mapping for dynamic simulation of a simplified Recirculating Aquaculture System
Authors: Varga Monika , Balogh Sándor , Kucska Balázs , Wei Yaoguang , Li Daoliang , Csukás Béla
Published: October 2015

First implementation and testing of Direct Computer Mapping (DCM) based methodology for modeling and dynamic simulation of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) were made and evaluated. The test model of the underlying hybrid, multiscale processes were generated for a simplified example system, utilizing data and empirical equations for the production of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) from the available literature. The Waste Water Treatment model was temporarily implemented by efficiency factor. The authors studied how the graphically generated, locally programmable building elements can be applied for dynamic simulation of the given complex system. According to these previous test results, DCM methodology can give a flexible and robust solution to describe the backbone structure of a core model that can be adapted to the changing formulation and data in the local models, individually. In addition, DCM methodology seems to be able to generate the various RAS schemes from the model of a single fish tank. Based on the experiences, as well as, with the knowledge of a more comprehensive data and relationships, in the ongoing work we shall implement and analyze complex RAS models.
Clinical and biochemical aspects of coagulation control in patients with atrial fibrillation and excessive alcohol consumption
Authors: Novikov D G , Indutnyy A V , Trofimovich N A , Sidenko N I , Borzenok G A , Gorbunova L V
Published: October 2015

Aim. Reveal the influence of excessive alcohol consumption on blood coagulation system, levels of blood proteins in patients with atrial fibrillation treated with warfarin.
Methods. The study included 80 patients with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, treated with vitamin K antagonists. The study group included 34 patients with excessive alcohol consumption (according to the questionnaire), the comparison group - 46 patients with no excessive alcohol consumption. Transferrin, hemopexin, aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, carbohydrate-deficient transferrin levels were measured in venous blood serum, serum protein electrophoresis was performed. Parameters of plasma hemostasis tests and D-dimer level were also analyzed.
Results. Gamma-glutamyl transferase activity in patients of study group was 1.5 times higher compared to the comparison group (p=0.021). There was no statically significant differences in aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase activity, but their levels were increased in alcohol abusers with gamma-glutamyl transferase above normal values (55 U/l). None of the patients had increased level of carbohydrate-deficient transferrin. Absolute and relative serum β1-globulin concentrations were significantly reduced in study group patients, while hemopexin and transferrin levels were at the same level as in the control group. No differences of coagulation parameters were between the groups. In the study group, in patients with β1-globulin levels below the median values, international normalized ratio was significantly closer to the target values, but the same patients had higher D-dimer levels, which apparently indicates low effect of anticoagulants.
Conclusion. The effect of anticoagulant was low in patients with excessive alcohol consumption and atrial fibrillation, as evidenced by elevated D-dimer levels at international normalized ratio close to the target values. Patients with atrial fibrillation and excessive alcohol consumption with elevated D-dimer levels had serum β1-globulin levels reduced compared to median values.
Platelet aggregation in hypothyroidism and graves’ disease
Authors: Chepis M V , Ral’chenko E S , Klimenova A A , Ral’chenko I V
Published: October 2015

Aim. To study platelet aggregation in subclinical and symptomatic hypothyroidism and Graves’ disease.
Methods. The results of clinical and laboratory study of 50 patients with hypothyroidism and 20 patients with Graves’ disease are described. To access platelets aggregation function aggregatogramms were decoded by setting the maximum aggregation value; maximum aggregation rate and platelet aggregates maximum size were evaluated according to the results of the dynamic measurements on aggregometer. A control group consisted of 40 healthy donors.
Results. Patients with subclinical and symptomatic hypothyroidism had prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time, reflecting the propensity for hypocoagulation, reduced total platelets number, spontaneous and ADP-induced platelet aggregation, aggregates formation rate and their maximum size. Changes were more pronounced in patients with Graves’ disease: weakening of platelet component of hemostasis, reduction of the platelets total number and the maximum size of platelet aggregates, significant reduction of the rate to reach the maximum size of platelet aggregates and platelet aggregation were observed.
Conclusion. Thyroid dysfunction is accompanied by dysfunction of hemocoagulation processes, signs of chronic disseminated intravascular coagulation syndrome; these changes are clinically more severe in patients with Graves’ disease.
Influence of concomitant diseases on health resort treatment in patients with coronary heart disease
Authors: Agasiev A R
Published: October 2015

Aim. To study the influence of concomitant diseases on health resort treatment of patients with coronary heart disease in recreation period.

Methods. The study performed in «Bilgah» cardiologic resort, which applies the standards of health resort treatment. General sample included 3421 patients with confirmed diagnosis of «coronary heart disease». Patients were grouped according to the number of concomitant diseases (0, 1, 2, 3 or more). In each group, the frequency of prescribing the certain treatment methods was determined.

Results. The vast majority (94.5±0.4%) of patients with coronary heart disease had one or more associated chronic diseases. The proportion of patients with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or more chronic diseases was 60.3±0.8; 13.7±0.6; 6.0±0.4; 5.5±0.4; 5.1±0.4 and 0.3±3.9% respectively. In addition to the main disease, a patient had 1.77 compensated chronic diseases in average. There were 56.4±0.85 cases of arterial hypertension, 29.7±0.78 cases of respiratory diseases, 26.8±0.76 cases of gastrointestinal diseases (excluding dental and other diseases of the oral cavity), 23.7±0.73 cases of genitourinary diseases, 18.6±0.66 cases of musculoskeletal system diseases, 9.2±0.49 cases of diabetes on average in 100 patients. In 100 patients with coronary heart disease and 1, 2, 3-4, 5 or more chronic comorbidities were administered 474.8, 524.5, 542.4 and 617.7 treatment methods, respectively.

Conclusion. In patients with coronary heart disease, comorbidities are often identified, requiring administration of additional treatment methods, indicating that polymorbidity is an objective reason for the increased volume of medical services at health resort treatment.
Features of free radical lipid peroxidation and serum proteins at dental implants and peri-implantitis
Authors: Plyukhin D V , Tseylikman V E , Tseylikman O B , Sinitskiy A I
Published: October 2015

Aim. Determine the most informative indicators of free radical peroxidation in blood plasma for predicting the complications of dental implantation.
Methods. The study included 84 patients of both with dental implants, including 31 patients without any complications and 53 patients with peri-implantitis. The levels of lipid peroxidation products and protein carbonylation were measured in peripheral blood.
Results. Moderate intensification of lipid peroxidation and protein carbonylation was discovered in blood serum of patients with dental implants. Increased free radical oxidation in the blood was not limited to lipid peroxidation and resulted in increased serum levels of carbonylated proteins. Facilitation of oxidative degradation of proteins in the blood was associated with decreased resistance to «carbonyl stress», manifested as increased level of Fe+2/H2O2-induced carbonylation. Development of peri-implantitis resulted in a greater enhancement of free radical oxidation of blood. Isopropanol-soluble and heptane-soluble Schiff bases level was increased in blood serum as well. Similar to patients with dental implants, increased levels of carbonylated proteins was observed in blood serum at peri-implantitis. However, free radical oxidation was more intense in patients with peri-implantitis compared to patients with dental implants. Indeed, the level of heptane-soluble Schiff bases at the group with peri-implantitis was 2 times higher as compared to dental implants group, and the level of isopropanol-soluble lipid peroxidation products in inflammatory complications after implantation has reached fourfold increase compared with patients who underwent operation without complications.
Conclusion. Investigated indicators of free radical oxidation may be used as markers of peri-implantitis. Among them, the most informative indicators are Schiff bases and metal-catalyzed protein oxidation.
Periodontal tissue status and «lipid peroxidation - antioxidant protection» system in saliva and gingival fluid in petrochemical industry workers
Authors: Sabitova R I , Bulyakov R T , Shakirov D F , Kamilov F Kh
Published: October 2015

Aim. To study periodontal tissue status and «lipid peroxidation - antioxidant protection» system in saliva and gingival fluid in petrochemical industry workers.

Methods. 185 employees of JSC «Experimental Plant Neftechim» were included into the study. Besides the evaluation of dental status saliva and gingival fluid were analyzed for lipid peroxidation products - diene and triene conjugates, malondialdehyde, hydroperoxides and Schiff bases.

Results. The rate of chronic generalized periodontitis in petrochemical industry workers was 100%, including moderate (47.03%), severe (35.13%) and mild (17.84%) degree. Enhancement of lipid peroxidation and antioxidant defense system activity were detected (in mild and moderate chronic generalized periodontitis) with increasing inflammatory and destructive processes in periodontal tissues. In severe chronic generalized periodontitis reduction in the antioxidant protection activity was observed along with the increasing of lipid peroxidation. Correlation analysis revealed a direct relationship between the periodontal tissue status and «lipid peroxidation - antioxidant protection» system.

Conclusion. The prophylactic work should be organized among the petrochemical industry employees aiming to decrease risks of diseases; using the obtained data can be used in clinical practice to identify high-risk groups of patients with periodontal pathology.
Postmortem diagnosis of shock conditions
Authors: Akimov P A , Terekhina N A
Published: October 2015

Aim. Develop a method for postmortem diagnosis of shock conditions.

Methods. Brood serum obtained from 72 dead bodies of people who died from different causes such as anaphylaxis, toxic shock, cardiovascular diseases, traumatic injury and thermal burns was examined. The level of fibrinogen fraction was performed by sulfite-alkaline method. Plasma soluble fibrin monomer complexes were identified by paracoagulation tests (ethanol and protamine sulfate tests).

Results. The method of shock conditions postmortem diagnosis was determined, regardless of shock etiology. The lowest levels of fibrinogen fraction in cases of anaphylactic and toxic shock were 19.3 and 11.9 g/l, respectively, which is significantly higher compared to other groups. In cases of death due to acute burn, fibrinogen level was almost tenfold higher (p
Association of blood and liver free radical oxidation indicators in rats with different resistance to hypoxia after survived anoxia
Authors: Bayburina G A , Nurgaleeva E A , Bashkatov S A , Shibkova D Z
Published: October 2015

Aim. To study the association of rat liver and blood free radical oxidation indicators with different resistance to hypoxia on the long run after ischemic damage caused by systemic circulation arrest.

Methods. Circulatory arrest lasting for 5 minutes was modeled at ether anesthesia on male white rats which were further allocated to 3 groups according to resistance to hypoxia. The observation period was 35 days. The levels of reduced glutathione, catalase, and products reacting with thiobarbituric acid were determined in liver homogenates, levels of erythrocyte catalase, total antioxidant activity, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione transferase, and products reacting with thiobarbituric acid - in blood. Statistical analysis was performed by parametric statistics, regression and factor analysis.

Results. Rats with different resistance to hypoxia initially differed significantly on the number of safety systems functioning indicators levels in liver tissue and blood cells. Total factor analysis of the entire body of empirical data revealed two factors, conventionally called «resistance to hypoxia» and «antioxidant activity of blood». Daily analysis of the figures recorded at 1, 3, 5, 7, 14, 21 and 35 day of the experiment revealed similarities in common and daily factor solutions, demonstrating the objectivity of the revealed patterns, which emphasizes the significant role of free radical oxidation in anoxic conditions pathogenesis.

Conclusion. The balance pro- and antioxidant systems activity in the liver and blood is an essential component of the body’s resistance to hypoxia affecting the survival of the animals after systemic circulation arrest. Their level predicts resistance to hypoxia at the recovery period.
Reperfusion endotoxin eye damage in experimental study
Authors: Drozdova G A , Samigullina A F , Nurgaleeva E A , Sorokin A A
Published: October 2015

Aim. To evaluate the level of endogenous intoxication in the blood and the status of the lipid peroxidation processes in eye tissues of experimental animals after acute circulatory arrest.
Methods. Chronic (5 weeks) pathophysiological experiments were performed in 72 nonlinear mature male rats, in which acute circulatory arrest was modeled by neurovascular heart bundle compression, followed by resuscitation. Endogenous intoxication intensity was assessed using endogenous intoxication integral index based on the detection of oligopeptides and low and medium molecular weight substances. Free radical oxidation in eye tissues was assessed by determining the level of 2’-thiobarbituric acid-reactive products, as well as by chemiluminescence. The condition of antioxidant system was investigated by catalase activity features and reduced glutathione level.
Results. There was a significant two-phased increase of endogenous intoxication index during the whole postoperative period. Fe2+-induced chemiluminescence with subsequent accumulation of lipid peroxidation secondary metabolites, as well as increased activity of catalase protective system both in early stages (days 1-3) and on the second week were revealed in eye tissues. A positive correlation of endogenous intoxication integral index and the level of 2’-thiobarbituric acid-reactive products on the first day after resuscitation was revealed.
Conclusion. Endogenous intoxication syndrome is formed after the acute circulatory arrest with maximal levels of endogenous toxins in the systemic circulation on 1-3rd and on 10-14th day after resuscitation, as well as with significant intensification of lipid peroxidation processes in eye tissues at the same period.
Preparation, purification and common characteristics of anticoagulant peptide from peloid
Authors: Kalinin E P , Boyarintsev D I , Galyan S L
Published: October 2015

Aim. To obtain the peloid extract containing peptide anticoagulant, to separate it from co-extracted compounds, to confirm the chemical structure of the purified anticoagulant, to characterize the amino acid profile and to evaluate its effect on blood clotting activity in vitro and the effect on hemostasis in laboratory animals. Methods. The anticoagulant was derived from lake Taraskul (Tyumen region) peloid. The effector was prepared and purified by original method including extraction, sedimentation of humic acids by salting-out, and removal of fulvic acids and low molecular weight fractions of humic acids by ion exchange chromatography. Purity and homogeneity of gained anticoagulant was evaluated by high performance liquid chromatography and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The chemical composition of the active substance was determined by acid hydrolysis and identification of phenylthiohydantoin amino acid derivatives by reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography. Specific anticoagulant activity was evaluated by substance’s influence on effect of thrombin-dependent conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin and serum thrombin clotting time after being administered to laboratory animals. Results. Peptide anticoagulant was isolated of the peloid and purified. Its activity is realized at the stage of thrombin and fibrinogen interaction. The substance prolongs the fibrin clotting time both in a model test system and when administered intravenously to rats. The anticoagulant effect of the peptide when administered to animals lasts at least 60 min, and no significant toxic effects appear. Conclusion. An isolated active substance might be a basis for the drug development of anticoagulants.