bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Correlation between Body Mass Index and abdominal circumference in Belgian adults: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Wilmet Gaëlle , Verlinde Rolf , Vandevoorde Jan , Carnol Laure , Devroey Dirk
Published: November 2016

Introduction. Traditionally, the body mass index (BMI) is used to describe anthropometric measurements and to assess weight-related health risks. However, the abdominal circumference (AC) might also be a valuable parameter to estimate this risk. This study aims to describe an association between the BMI and the AC.

Material and Methods. Participants were recruited during the Brussels Food Fair in 2014. They completed a questionnaire with their medical history, and health related parameters such as blood pressure, weight, height and AC were measured.

Results. In total, 705 participants were analyzed. Men had a mean BMI of 27.3 kg/m2 and a mean AC of 98.7 cm. Women had a mean BMI of 26.0 kg/m2 and a mean AC of 88.2 cm. The Pearson’s correlation coefficient between the BMI and the AC was 0.91 for men and 0.88 for women. There was a strong positive correlation between the BMI and the AC. In the identification of patients at high risk for weight-related diseases, the use of the AC identified more patients than the BMI. Especially more women were ranking in a higher risk class with the AC than with the BMI classification. Both the BMI as well as the AC identified most diseases with an increased relative risk.

Conclusion. There is a strong correlation between the BMI and the AC. There are too few arguments to prefer the use of AC above the BMI to detect people at high risk for weight-related diseases.
Possible association between -954G/C iNOS polymorphism in nasal polyposis. A case-control study in a population group of Northern Romania
Authors: Catana Andreea , Maniu Alma , Radeanu Doinel , Popp Radu A. , Ilies Roxana F. , Catana Iuliu V.
Published: November 2016

BACKGROUND. Polymorphisms for genes encoding chemosensitive signalling proteins like NOS2 might contribute to the variability in individual susceptibility to nasal polyposis. NO produced by the inducible NO synthase enzyme NOS2A is generated at high levels in certain types of inflammation, so that the role of NOS2 might also be important in nasal polyposis etiopathogeny.

MATERIAL AND METHODS. This is a cross-sectional, randomized, case-control study for the evaluation of the frequency of -954G/C NOS2A2 alleles among patients with nasal polyposis. The study included 91 cases of nasal polyposis diagnosed patients (nasal endoscopy and CT scan examination), and 117 healthy unrelated controls. NOS2 genotyping was carried out using PCR amplification of relevant gene fragment and it was followed by restriction enzyme digestion. Detection of the variant alleles was determined through analysis of resulting restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) followed by gel electrophoresis.

RESULTS. Molecular analysis revealed an increased frequency of NOS2 variant allele in the study group compared to the control group (p=0.019, OR=1.991, CI=1.08-3.67). A statistically significant finding was highlighted among allergic and nonallergic patients with nasal polyposis (p=0.046, OR=0.449. CI=0.208-0.969) and a relationship between nasal polyposis patients with asthma and non-asthmatic patients (p=0.119, OR=1.825, CI=0.875-3.80).

CONCLUSION. The main finding of our study is that -954G/C polymorphism of NOS gene seems to be associated with an increased risk for nasal polyposis.
Random analysis of bearing capacity of square footing using the LAS procedure
Authors: Kawa Marek , Puła Wojciech , Suska Michał
Published: November 2016

In the present paper, a three-dimensional problem of bearing capacity of square footing on random soil medium is analyzed. The random fields of strength parameters c and φ are generated using LAS procedure (Local Average Subdivision, Fenton and Vanmarcke 1990). The procedure used is re-implemented by the authors in Mathematica environment in order to combine it with commercial program. Since the procedure is still tested the random filed has been assumed as one-dimensional: the strength properties of soil are random in vertical direction only.

Individual realizations of bearing capacity boundary-problem with strength parameters of medium defined the above procedure are solved using FLAC3D Software. The analysis is performed for two qualitatively different cases, namely for the purely cohesive and cohesive-frictional soils. For the latter case the friction angle and cohesion have been assumed as independent random variables. For these two cases the random square footing bearing capacity results have been obtained for the range of fluctuation scales from 0.5 m to 10 m. Each time 1000 Monte Carlo realizations have been performed. The obtained results allow not only the mean and variance but also the probability density function to be estimated. An example of application of this function for reliability calculation has been presented in the final part of the paper.
The topology of overlapping portfolio networks
Authors: Guo Weilong , Minca Andreea , Wang Li
Published: November 2016

This paper analyzes the topology of the network of common asset holdings, where nodes represent managed portfolios and edge weights capture the impact of liquidations. Asset holdings data is extracted from the 13F filings. We consider the degree centrality as the degree in the subnetwork of weak links, where weak links are those that lead to significant liquidations. We explore the applications of this network representation to clustering and forecasting. To validate the weight attribution and the threshold used to define the weak links, we show that the degree centrality is correlated with excess returns, and is significant after we control for the Carhart four factors. The network of weak links has a scale free structure, similar to financial networks of balance sheet exposures. Moreover,
a small number of clusters, densely linked, concentrate a significant proportion of the portfolios.
New Finds of Naked Amoebae (Protista) in Water Reservoirs of Ukraine
Authors: Patsyuk M. K.
Published: November 2016

In the water bodies of Ukraine, 6 new species of naked amoebae were found: Saccamoeba sp., Ripella sp., Vannella lata Page, 1988, The camoeba sp., Acanthamoeba sp., Vahlkampfia sp. According to the current taxonomy, they belong to 3 classes, 4 orders, 5 families and 6 genera. New localities and original descriptions of the species are presented, along with brief characteristics of the corresponding genera. The camoeba sp. and Acanthamoeba sp. are first reported from the territory of Ukraine.
Advances in the Study of the Spider Fauna (Aranei) of Russia and Adjacent Regions: A 2015 Update
Authors: Mikhailov K. G.
Published: November 2016

Recent (2015) calculations of spider species richness in the boundaries of Russia and other former Soviet Union countries, as well as between physiographical regions of these territories, are provided in comparison with earlier data. By December 31st, 2015, 3,374 and 2,397 spider species have been reported from the FSU territories and Russia, respectively.
Redstart Bird (Passeriformes, Muscicapidae) with Non-Typical Plumage — Interspecific Hybrid or Eastern Subspecies in Fauna of Ukraine
Authors: Fesenko H. V. , Shybanov S. Yu.
Published: November 2016

A redstart male in plumage resembling that of the Common Redstart, Phoenicurus phoenicurus (Linnaeus, 1758), but with black throat extending downwards the central part of the breast was recorded in Dnipro City (Central Prydniprovia, i. e. Central Ukraine) in April, 2014. Song, calls and behavior of the male were typical of the Black Redstart, Phoenicurus ochruros (Gmelin 1774). The male was breeding with the Black Redstart female and successfully reared two nestlings. Both adults were captured and examined. The male with unusual colors of plumage exhibited strong resemblance to phenotype of males from the subspecies phoenicuroides of Black Redstart. Examination of specimens belonging to the subspecies in collection of Zoological Museum (NMHH of NAS of Ukraine) revealed that according to wingtip formula, the non-typical male is also similar to those of that race, in particular ones from Tyva (situated on border between the Upper Yenisei region and Mongolia). However, some plumage characters (signs of white color on emargination of outer web on some tertials and secondaries as trait of the subspecies gibraltariensis of the Black Redstart, as well as whitish belly and paler rufous color on lower breast and underparts as peculiarities of the Common Redstart) seem to indicate hybrid origin of the recorded male. The redstart male exhibiting both traits of the Common Redstart and Black Redstart was found for the first time in all period of expansion of gibraltariensis subspecies from west border of Ukraine eastwards and southwards.
An Ointment Tablet from Deir el-Gebrawi
Authors: Abdel-Raziq Abdalla
Published: November 2016

Publication of an ointment tablet dating from the end of Sixth Dynasty or later currently in the magazine of Shutb (close to the city of Assiut).
Ein Schminkgefäß und ein General
Authors: Jansen-Winkeln Karl
Published: November 2016

The cosmetic vase Durham EG3995, probably from the Early Dynastic period, was reused by a high military commander as a votive in the time of Apries. In its inscription, an anonymous person asks Sakhmet/Hathor, possibly during a ceremony by which the vessel was consecrated for use in the temple, to reward the General for his donation with royal favour and a good reputation. The military title mr
mnfyt of the donor and the meaning of mnfꜢt/mnfyt is discussed: the mnfyt were probably troops transported by ship.
Georg Steindorff, Heinrich Schäfer und Thomas Mann
Authors: Voss Kern Susanne
Published: November 2016

The discovery of a letter written on 12th August 1943 by Thomas Mann to Georg Steindorff provides new insights about the contacts of the author of the ‘Joseph’ novels to Egyptologists. These were not limited to his pre-emigration Munich environment and his acquaintance with Wilhelm Spiegelberg, as previously thought, but also included Heinrich Schäfer who probably contributed to Mann’s conception of the tetralogy. The author’s letter to Steindorff, post-dating the completion of the final volume in the series, is the first evidence of any connection between them.
Inestabilidad posterolateral crónica de codo. Reconstrucción ligamentaria. [Chronic posterolateral elbow instability. Ligament reconstruction].
Authors: Gallucci Gerardo Luis , Rellán Ignacio , Boretto Jorge Guillermo , Alfie Veronica Andrea , Donndorff Agustin , De Carli Pablo
Published: November 2016

Introducción

El objetivo de este trabajo es evaluar los resultados de una serie de pacientes con inestabilidad posterolateral crónica de codo tratados con reconstrucción del ligamento colateral cubital con injerto tendinoso.

Material y métodos

Se presentan 10 pacientes, con una edad promedio de 47 años. El tiempo entre la luxación y la cirugía fue de 16 meses. El test de Pivot Shift bajo anestesia fue positivo en todos los pacientes. Siete pacientes presentaron bajo control radioscópico un estadio 1 de Hori, un paciente un estadío 2 y 2 pacientes presentaron un estadio 3. En la mayoría de los casos se utilizó el tendón del palmar menor. El seguimiento promedio fue de 21 meses.

Resultados

La flexo-extensión fue de 126-3º. El dolor según EVA fue de 0 en reposo y de 1 en actividad. El DASH promedio fue de 12 y el SCM promedio de 95. Ningún paciente reportó sensación de inestabilidad. El Test de Pivot Shift despierto fue negativo en todos los pacientes.

Conclusión

La reconstrucción del ligamento lateral del codo con injerto tendinoso para pacientes con inestabilidad posterolateral crónica es efectiva para lograr la estabilidad articular. Los mejores resultados se evidenciaron en pacientes con estadíos 1 y 2 de inestabilidad. No se presentaron casos de inestabilidad residual.
Salvataje de fracturas laterales de cadera con clavo-placa de 95º (AO / ASIF). [Lateral hip fracture salvage with 95º blade plate (AO/ASIF)].
Authors: Ruchelli Luis Sebastian , Mangupli Martín Marcelo , Gomez Jose Miguel , Allende Bartolome Luis
Published: November 2016

Introducción  

    Con las técnicas contemporáneas de reducción y osteosíntesis, la mayoría de las fracturas intertrocantericas de cadera y las de cuello femoral suelen consolidar sin problemas. La mayoría de estas fracturas se tratan mediante reducción cerrada y fijación interna con excelentes resultados. El fracaso del tratamiento de la fractura de cadera por lo general conduce a dolor y discapacidad funcional.  Las posibilidades terapéuticas en estos casos se reducen a dos si exceptuamos el conservador para pacientes críticos: una opción es una nueva osteosíntesis o la artroplastia total de cadera.

   La valguizacion de la falla de las fracturas, tienen como objetivo transformar las fuerzas de cizallamiento de la zona de pseudoartrosis en fuerzas compresivas, estimulando así la consolidación de las fracturas.

Materiales y métodos

    Se evaluó retrospectivamente 14 pacientes con pseudoartrosis de fracturas intertrocantericas  de  cadera, entre enero 2010 y febrero 2014 intervenidos  en nuestra institución. Todos los pacientes fueron sometidos a una revisión con el objetivo de lograr   una posición en valgo  del fragmento proximal fijados en todos los casos con clavo-placa 95º(AO / ASIF).

El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar los resultados clínicos y radiológicos de pseudoartrosis de fractura intertrocantericas de cadera.

Resultados

La consolidación de la fractura se logró en los 14 pacientes. El tiempo de consolidación promedio de la fractura varió de dos a seis meses. El test Harris15 para la valoración subjetiva promedio fue 82,65 En ningúno de los casos se realizó la extracción del material luego de la consolidación de la fractura.

Conclusión

   Como conclusión  consideramos que el clavo-placa de 95º (AO / ASIF) sigue siendo una muy buena opción en los  casos de pseudoartrosis de fémur proximal, siempre y cuando se  realice una correcta planificación preoperatoria, una buena técnica quirúrgica y un post-operatorio adecuado.
Elastofibroma dorsi
Authors: Ghisi Juan Pablo , Distilo Leandro
Published: November 2016

Paciente de sexo femenino de 68 años que se palpa una tumoración subescapular derecha asociado a dolor regional y resalto de la escápula durante los movimientos.  Se presentan imagenes para su discusion
Wegen unserer Sünden gestorben? Neue Zugänge zur soteriologischen Bedeutung des Todes Jesu
Authors: Fontana Leandro Luis Bedin
Published: November 2016

Morto por Nossos Pecados? Novas Perspectivas do Significado Soteriológico da Morte de JesusO artigo retoma a famosa controvérsia entre os renomados teólogos alemães Magnus Striet e Jan-Heiner Tück acerca do sentido soteriológico da morte de Jesus, ocorrida em 2012, e procura avançar na reflexão teológica. Tendo em vista alguns desenvolvimentos anômalos do discurso cristão sobre a morte de Jesus como a hipostatização da dor e do sofrimento, o artigo sugere uma criteriologia para tratar de temas teológicos pertinentes a essa questão tais como as noções de expiação, pecado e vicariedade. O critério decisivo para uma hermenêutica adequada do sentido soteriológico da morte de Jesus é – assim propõe o artigo – a unidade entre a pluralidade de interpretações neotestamentárias de sua morte e o relato de sua vida e de sua mensagem.
Extra erőfeszítési hajlandóság és a végrehajtó működések
Authors: Bata Ágnes
Published: November 2016

Jelen vizsgálat az extra erőfeszítési hajlandóságot vizsgálta a végrehajtó funkciók tükrében. Az extra erőfeszítés arra a plusz költségre utal, amit egy feladat megoldása során a minimális erőbefektetéshez képest kifejtünk (Rosenbaum, Gong és Potts, 2014). Az erőfeszítés mérésére az ún. vödrös teszt szolgált, míg a végrehajtó funkciók működésének vizsgálatához egy pszichometriai modell nyújtott alapot (Miyake és mtsai, 2000). A modell a végrehajtó funkciók három komponensét különíti el: a váltást, a gátlást és a frissítést. A váltás mérésére a Plusz-mínusz feladat, a gátlás mérésére a Stop jel, a frissítés komponens mérésére pedig a Nyomkövetés feladat szolgált. A komplex végrehajtó működés mérésére a Hanoi tornyai feladat szolgált. Az eredmények szerint azok a személyek, akik többször fejtettek ki extra erőt a vödrös feladatban, több lépésből oldották meg a Hanoi tornyai feladatot. A végrehajtó funkciók egyes komponensei és az extra erőfeszítési hajlandóság nem mutatott kapcsolatot. A tanulmány az első olyan munka, amely egy perceptuális-motoros feladat során kifejtett költség és a végrehajtó funkciók kapcsolatát vizsgálta, és azt találta, hogy az extra erőfeszítésre hajlamos személyek kevésbé hatékonyan teljesítenek egy olyan helyzetben, ahol komplex végrehajtó működések szükségesek.
A kollektív bűntudat skála magyar nyelvű adaptációja
Authors: Csertő István , Szabó Zsolt Péter , Mészáros Noémi Zsuzsanna , Slugoski Ben R. , Pólya Tibor
Published: November 2016

Jelen tanulmány a kollektív bűntudat többdimenziós mérésére alkalmas Kollektív Bűntudat Skála (Collective Guilt Scale) magyar nyelvű adaptációját mutatja be. A Branscombe, Slugoski és Kappen (2004) által publikált eredeti, három alskálát tartalmazó skálát egy további alskálával kiegészítve egy négy alskálából álló, összesen húsz állítást tartalmazó kérdőívet adaptáltunk. A Kollektív Bűntudat Elfogadása alskála a saját csoport által elkövetett múltbeli igazságtalanságok nyomán átélt bűntudat mérésére szolgál; a Kollektív Bűntudat Elvárása alskála a külső csoportoktól elvárt bűntudat mértékét mutatja; a Csoport Felelősségrevonhatósága alskála a kollektív bűnösség elvével való egyetértés indikátora; végül a Saját Csoport Iránti Személyes Felelősség Elutasítása alskála a saját csoport által elkövetett igazságtalanságokért vállalt egyéni felelősség relatív hiányát mutatja. A feltáró és a megerősítő faktorelemzések eredményei szerint magyar mintán az eredeti négy alskálából az előbbi két alskála használható megbízhatóan. A diszkrimináns érvényességre vonatkozó eredmények a szakirodalommal összhangban azt mutatják, hogy az egyes alskálákon kapott pontszámok nem magyarázhatók a személyes bűntudatátélési hajlammal, a személyes önbecsüléssel és a jó benyomásra való törekvéssel. A konvergens érvényesség vizsgálata szintén a szakirodalom alapján várt összefüggéseket mutatta ki. A magyar nemzettel való azonosulás két módját tekintve, a kollektív bűntudat elfogadása a kötődéssel korrelál pozitívan, melyre a magyar csoport iránti kritikus lojalitás jellemző, míg a kollektív bűntudat külső csoportoktól való elvárása a magyarok felsőbbrendűségét hirdető glorifikációval mutat pozitív korrelációt. A kollektív bűntudat elvárása továbbá pozitívan korrelál a társas dominancia orientációval. Végül a magyar–szlovák csoportközi viszony kontextusában végzett vizsgálatunk demonstrálta, hogy a kollektív bűntudat elvárása pozitív prediktora a csoportközi konfliktus észlelt megoldatlanságának.
PROSPEK PEMANFAATAN RUMPUT LAUT SEBAGAI BAHAN PUPUK ORGANIK
Authors: Basmal Jamal
Published: November 2016

Rumput  laut tidak  hanya  dapat  digunakan  sebagai  bahan pangan tetapi juga dapat digunakan sebagai pupuk organik karena rumput laut  banyak  mengandung trace mineral (Fe, B, Ca, Cu, Cl, K, Mg, dan Mn) dan juga zat  pengatur  tumbuh (ZPT) seperti auksin, sitokinin, dan giberilin yang berguna untuk memacu pertumbuhan dan meningkatkan produksi tanaman. Kandungan ZPT tersebut banyak terdapat pada thallus (batang) rumput laut dan juga di dalam SAP (konsentrat cair yang mengandung ZPT dan mineral yang berasal dari dalam thallus/xylemcells tanaman) rumput laut. Keistimewaan rumput  laut sebagai pupuk  organik adalah kandungan ZPT nya yang dapat meningkatkan produksi buah, sayuran, bunga, serta memperpanjang usia tanaman. Di samping itu, ZPT juga dapat meningkatkan daya tahan tanaman dari kekeringan, serangan serangga, dan memperbaiki struktur tanah. Penggunaan rumput laut sebagai bahan dasar pupuk saat ini belum banyak dimanfaatkan, sementara estimasi produksi rumput laut Sargassum sp. dan Eucheuma sp. sebesar 482.400 ton/thn. Apabila produksi tersebut terdiri dari 50% Sargassum sp. yang selama ini belum dimanfaatkan dan digunakan sebagai pupuk maka akan dapat mensubstitusi pupuk kimia sebanyak 242.200 Metric Ton (MT), sedangkan  dari rumput laut Eucheuma sp. dengan estimasi produksi 242.200 MT dapat menghasilkan 30% cairan SAP atau setara dengan 72.660 L pupuk cair.
PROSPEK PENGEMBANGAN USAHA PENGOLAHAN PEMPEK PALEMBANG
Authors: Suryaningrum Theresia Dwi , Muljanah Ijah
Published: November 2016

Pempek merupakan makanan khas Palembang yang sudah dikenal luas secara nasional sebagai makanan yang gurih dan bergizi. Pempek pertama kali dibuat dengan menggunakan ikan belida (Notopterus sp) atau ikan gabus (Ophiocephalus sp), yaitu  ikan asli sungai Musi yang mempunyai daging putih dan rasa gurih yang khas. Namun karena sumberdaya kedua jenis ikan tersebut semakin langka, sekarang pempek dibuat dari ikan sungai maupun ikan laut. Di pasaran ada 2 jenis pempek yaitu pempek basah dan pempek kering. Pada prinsipnya pengolahan pempek terdiri atas pembersihan dan pemfiletan ikan, pelumatan daging, pengadukan adonan,  pencetakan dan pemasakan, sedangkan untuk pempek kering diperlukan satu tahap lagi yaitu pengeringan dengan menggunakan alat pengering mekanik. Alat pengering mekanik pempek yang dirancang oleh Balai Besar Riset Pengolahan Produk dan Bioteknologi Kelautan dan Perikanan Jakarta berupa kabinet yang  dilengkapi dengan rak dan sumber panas berasal dari gas elpiji. Kelemahan dari pempek kering adalah perlu direhidrasi (direndam dalam air) dan direbus kembali sebelum disajikan. Usaha pengolahan pempek cukup prospektif, pangsa pasarnya cukup luas karena digemari oleh sebagian besar masyarakat, teknologi pengolahannya sederhana, bahan bakunya mudah diperoleh serta keuntungan yang diperoleh cukup menjanjikan.  Oleh karena itu pengembangan usaha pengolahan pempek Palembang merupakan alternatif sebagai mata pencaharian dalam krisis ekonomi global saat ini.
TEKNIK IDENTIFIKASI MIKROORGANISME SECARA MOLEKULER
Authors: Patantis Gintung , Fawzya Yusro Nuri
Published: November 2016

Akhir-akhir ini bioprospeksi mikroorganisme laut semakin populer dan banyak  diminati karena potensinya yang menjanjikan sebagai sumber komponen bioaktif baru. Identifikasi mikroorganisme merupakan salah satu tahapan yang penting dalam bioprospeksi. Perkembangan identifikasi mikroba diawali dengan identifikasi melalui ciri-ciri morfologi, fisiologi, dan metabolisme. Namun adanya kekurangan-kekurangan metode ini yaitu berupa ketidakakuratan dan waktu identifikasi yang lama menjadikan metode secara molekuler lebih berkembang. Pada bakteri, 16S ribosom deoxyribonucleic acid (rDNA) mempunyai daerah sekuen yang konservatif sehingga dapat digunakan untuk menduga hubungan kekerabatan secara alami  antar  spesies. Sedangkan pada kapang digunakan 18S rDNA dan daerah internal transcribed spacer (ITS) untuk identifikasinya. Tahapan identifikasi dengan metode molekuler meliputi ekstraksi deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), amplifikasi DNA, sekuensing, analisis hasil sekuen, dan pembuatan pohon filogenetik. Balai Besar Riset Pengolahan Produk dan Bioteknologi Kelautan dan Perikanan (BBRP2B-KP) memiliki  koleksi mikroba potensial penghasil enzim kitosanase, kitinase, dan protease dari berbagai sampel dari lingkungan laut. Berdasarkan pohon filogenetik  beberapa isolat koleksi memiliki kemiripan 87–96% dengan Staphylococcus caprae, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Acinetobacter sp., Bacillus licheniformis, Geobacillus stearothermophilus.
Utilization of fish oil for biodiesel production
Authors: Widianto Tri Nugroho , Utomo Bagus Sediadi Bandol
Published: November 2016

Recenty fossil fuel consumption gradually increases, resulting in decreases of its naturalresource and causing environmental problems such as air pollution and global warming.Attempts to overcome the problems have been made to create on alternative energy such asbiodiesel from jatropha, microalgae and fish oil. Biodiesel production, as matter of fact, can beconducted using industrial wastes of fish meal, fish fillets and fish canning by transesterification offish oil using methanol and alkaline catalyst. Transesterification reaction kinetics must beconsidered for an efficient process. Transesterification rate constant very much depends on thetemperature and the quantity of the catalyst
Biodiesel production from microalgae Botryococcus braunii
Authors: Sriamini Sriamini , Susilowati Rini
Published: November 2016

Increasing energy needs cause diminishing energy resources. This encourages the searchfor renewable energy sources to anticipate scarcity. One of the new energy source is microalgae.Microalgae have a high variation of species and have a great potential to be developed as foodand other chemical products. Microalgae has been developed as a potential source of biodieselto replace petroleum fuels derived from foss ils. Of several microalgae s pecies studied,Botryococcus braunii produces the largest oil content, i.e. 75% dry weight. This paper describessteps of producing oil from B. brauniiwhich includes preparation of microalgae biomass,biomass harvesting, and extraction of oil. Oil content of B. braunii is composed mostly ofhydrocarbons (± 15–76% by dry weight), called botryococcene. This type of hydrocarbon ispotential as an energy source of biodiesel.
Correlation between fucoxanthin contents in Turbinaria sp.and sea water nutrients at Binuangeun and Krakal Coasts
Authors: Januar Hedi Indra , Wikanta Thamrin
Published: November 2016

Fucoxanthin pigment is a potential compound in nutraceutical. It is commonly found in algaesuch as in Turbinaria sp.,a very abundant species in Indonesian coastal. To maximize theproduction of fucoxanthin for the development of nutraceutical industry in the coastal area, it isimportant to identify the optimal environmental parameters for its biosynthesis. It has been reportedthat nitrogen and or phosphate nutrients affect the growth of algae. Therefore, this paper aimed toobtain an optimal environment for Turbinaria sp. to produce fucoxanthin based on correlationanalysis. Correlated data were fucoxanthin isolated from Turbinaria sp.that was collected fromKrakal (Yogyakarta) and Binuangeun (Banten) coasts. Fucoxanthin contents in each sample werecompared based on the peak areas in chromatogram after 1 mg injection of n-hexane extract ofT. decurrrens in the HPLC system. The analysis results showed that the peak areas of fucoxanthinwere significantly different among sampling locations (P = 7.99 x 10-6), sampling periods (P = 6 x10-3) and interaction of both (P = 3 x 10-3). Whereas the correlation analysis revealed that interactionbetween phosphate and temperature could be a predictor that strongly (R = 0.986) and significantlycorrelated (P = 1.09 x 10-7) with the peak areas of fucoxanthin (R2= 96.5%). These results were inline with growth limiting factor in seawater and the function of fucoxanthin as ultraviolet protector.Based on these results, it is suggested that the suitable location for fucoxanthin production is in thearea of agricultural run-off that contains an elevated concentration of dissolved phosphate.
Application of docking method to assess the activity of hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria (HCB) from marine origin in bioremediation process
Authors: Dewi Ariyanti Suhita
Published: November 2016

Hydrocarbons are one of the main sources of acute and chronic stressors in marine environmentthat are potentially damaging the ecosystem if not properly overcame. As an attempt to restore theenvironment, microbial degradation is a logical solution owing to its low cost and environmentalfriendliness. Screening of microbes with bioremediation activities can be performed in vitrobymeans of high throughput screening (HTS) and/or in silicovia docking method. The latter haspractical advantages over the first in terms of time and cost. In this review, the use of virtualscreening is demonstrated to analyse the specificity of cytochrome-c peroxidase (CCP) enzymefrom hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria Marinobacter hydrocarbonoclasticus. Result showed thatCCP is a decent receptor for simple aromatic hydrocarbons. Despite previous reports on thealkane degradation activities of M. hydrocarbonoclasticus, this result demonstrates a newperspective on its potential to bioremediate low molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon(PAH) with moderate activity.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT OF FISHERY PRODUCT IN INDONESIA: A PROPOSED MODEL FOR THE RISK OF Vibrio parahaemolyticus IN SHRIMP
Authors: Rachmawati Novalia , Triwibowo Radestya
Published: November 2016

Increasing fish consumption value should be supported by enhancing the safety and quality offish products. Microbiological level is most of importance since every food contains microorganismswhich could multiplicate due to temperature abuse and time delay during handling and processing.Risk assessment is a structurally and scientifically based approach aimed to protect consumerfrom risk (hazard) particularly microbiological hazard when consuming certain food. Microbiologicalrisk assessment of fishery products have not been structurally developed in Indonesia, eventhoughseveral initial data on hazard identification have been available. As an attempt to build an integratedrisk assessment, a model for microbiological risk of pathogenic  Vibrio parahaemolyticus inshrimp will be proposed in this article. The available data could be used as a starting point whileother required data could be collected in collaboration with other related institutions.
STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF POLLUTANTS ON THE PRODUCTION OF AAPTAMINES AND THE CYTOTOXICITY OF CRUDE EXTRACT FROM Aaptos suberitoides
Authors: Dewi Ariyanti Suhita , Hadi Tri Aryono , Januar Hedi Indra , Pratitis Asri , Chasanah Ekowati
Published: November 2016

This experiment was conducted to study the effects of anthropogenic stressor on the spatialvariability of secondary metabolites from marine sponge Aaptos suberitoides. Samplings wereconducted at 7 sites in Marine National Park of Thousand Islands that are extended within 30 kmoff Jakarta bay on late February 2011. Sponges were collected and quantified by means of liquidchromatography coupled with photo-diode array detection, whereas, cytotoxicity of sponges extractswas determined against T47D (breast) cancer cell lines. Results showed that the spatialproduction of aaptamine and isoaaptamine did not correlate with the quality of their surroundinghabitat, despite nitrite and nitrate levels significantly affected the bioactivity of crude extracts.
Seasonal variation of the essential oil from two Brazilian native Aldama La Llave (Asteraceae) species
Authors: OLIVEIRA TUANE S. DE , BOMBO ALINE B. , OLIVEIRA ADRIANA S.S. DE , GARCIA VERA L. , APPEZZATO-DA-GLÓRIA BEATRIZ
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACT Aldama arenaria and A. robusta are morphologically similar aromatic species that have seasonal development. The yield and chemical composition of essential oils from aerial and underground vegetative organs of these species were compared to verify the production of volatile metabolites in flowering and dormant phases of development and to identify if there are unique compounds for either species. The major compound in the essential oils from A. arenaria leaves was palustrol (16.22%) and for aerial stems was limonene (15.3%), whereas limonene (11.16%) and α-pinene (19.64%) were the major compounds for leaves and aerial stems from A. robusta, respectively. The major compound for the underground organs was α-pinene, in both species and phenological stages. High amounts of diterpenes were found especially for A. arenaria essential oils. Each analyzed species presented unique compounds, which can provide a characteristic chemical profile for both species helping to solve their taxonomic problems. This study characterized for the first time the yield and essential oil composition of A. arenaria and A. robusta, which have medicinal potential, and some of the compounds in their essential oils are unique to each one and may be useful in helping the correct identification of them.
Empatia e reconhecimento de expressões faciais de emoções básicas e complexas em estudantes de Medicina
Authors: Ávila Ramon Felix de , Morais Daiene de , Bomfim Ana Julia , Chagas Marcos Hortes N.
Published: November 2016

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a empatia e a capacidade de reconhecimento de emoções básicas e complexas e suas correlações em estudantes de Medicina. Métodos O desenho do estudo foi transversal. Foram avaliados 86 alunos do 3º e 4º ano do curso de Medicina de uma faculdade de Medicina do interior do estado de São Paulo com os seguintes instrumentos: (i) escala Jefferson de empatia, (ii) tarefa de Reconhecimento de Expressões Faciais de emoções básicas (REF) e (iii) Reading the mind in the eyes test (RMEt). Resultados A média geral de acertos no REF foi 15,6 (DP: ±2,3). Houve diferença estatisticamente significante no número de acertos da emoção tristeza no sexo feminino comparado com o masculino (t84 = 2,30; p = 0,02). Em relação ao RMEt, a média geral de acertos foi de 26,5 (DP: ±3,3) com diferença estatisticamente significante entre os gêneros com maior número de acertos entre as estudantes do sexo feminino (t84 = 3,43; p < 0,01). O escore total médio na escala de empatia foi 121,3 (DP: ±9,8). Houve correlação positiva fraca entre o escore total da escala de empatia e o número de acertos para a emoção tristeza (r = 0,29; p < 0,01). Conclusão O número de acertos para a emoção tristeza no REF e o escore total do RMEt foi maior no sexo feminino comparado com sexo masculino. Além disso, a empatia parece estar diretamente relacionada com a capacidade de reconhecer a emoção tristeza. Outros estudos parecem pertinentes para avaliar de forma mais profunda aspectos de empatia e reconhecimento de expressões faciais da emoção em estudantes de medicina.
Prescrição de medicamentos potencialmente inapropriados para idosos em instituição especializada em saúde mental
Authors: Andrade Kaio Vinicius Freitas de , Silva Filho Cintya da , Junqueira Letícia Lima
Published: November 2016

RESUMO Objetivo Estimar a frequência de prescrição de medicamentos potencialmente inapropriados (MPI) para idosos institucionalizados em um hospital psiquiátrico. Métodos Estudo descritivo, transversal, baseado em análise de prescrições médicas para indivíduos com idade igual ou superior a 65 anos (n = 40), elaboradas no mês de janeiro de 2013 e coletadas de prontuários médicos em uma instituição hospitalar pública, especializada em saúde mental. Foram analisadas variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas relativas ao idoso. Os medicamentos prescritos foram categorizados pelos Critérios de Beers (CB), em: 1) MPI que devem ser evitados em qualquer condição clínica; 2) MPI nas condições clínicas identificadas no estudo; 3) medicamentos que devem ser utilizados com precaução em idosos. Resultados Houve predomínio do sexo feminino (62,5%, n = 25/40). Em relação à idade, a média foi de 73 anos (66-93 anos). O tempo médio de internamento foi de 15 anos e o principal diagnóstico foi esquizofrenia (56,4%; n = 22/39). A prevalência de polifarmácia foi 70%. Os medicamentos mais prescritos foram prometazina e haloperidol. Em relação aos CB, observou-se que 40,2% (n = 90/224) dos medicamentos prescritos foram classificados como MPI em qualquer condição clínica; 38,8% (n = 87/224) MPI em determinadas condições clínicas e 23,7% (n = 53/224) pertenciam a categoria dos medicamentos que devem ser utilizados com cautela em idosos. Conclusão Obteve-se uma elevada prevalência de MPI para idosos, quando comparada com estudos semelhantes. Os CB contribuíram para a análise das prescrições, possibilitando a identificação de medicamentos que podem potencializar os riscos de desenvolvimento de iatrogenias ou agravamento de patologias preexistentes.
Brain derived neurotrophic factor mediated learning, fear acquisition and extinction as targets for developing novel treatments for anxiety
Authors: Oliveira Karina Soares de , Hounie Ana Gabriela , Cappi Carolina , Diniz Juliana Belo
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACT Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive related disorders are highly prevalent and disabling disorders for which there are still treatment gaps to be explored. Fear is a core symptom of these disorders and its learning is highly dependent on the activity of the neurotrophin brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Should BDNF-mediated fear learning be considered a target for the development of novel treatments for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive related disorders? We review the evidence that suggests that BDNF expression is necessary for the acquisition of conditioned fear, as well as for the recall of its extinction. We describe the findings related to fear learning and genetic/epigenetic manipulation of Bdnf expression in animals and BDNF allelic variants in humans. Later, we discuss how manipulation of BDNF levels represents a promising potential treatment target that may increase the benefits of therapies that extinguish previously conditioned fear.
Physicochemical and microbiological characterization and antioxidant capacity of açaí pulps marketed in the states of Minas Gerais and Pará, Brazil
Authors: Coutinho Rosemary Maria Pimentel , Fontes Edimar Aparecida Filomeno , Vieira Luciana Marques , Barros Frederico Augusto Ribeiro de , Carvalho Antonio Fernandes de , Stringheta Paulo César
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACT: The frozen açaí ( Euterpe oleracea Mart.) pulp market has had acceptable development and presents great market potential due to its high nutritional level and fruit's seasonality. However, due to the lack of standards for all types of fruit, products without uniformity are in the market. This study aimed to evaluate frozen açaí pulp belonging to different trademarks related to chemical, physicochemical, and microbiological characteristics. Regarding the total titratable acidity (TTA) and pH, two trademarks from Pará and two from Minas Gerais were rejected compared with the current legislation. It was observed that K (1,253.6mg 100 g-1), Ca (312mg 100g-1), Mg (178mg 100g-1), and P (145mg 100g-1) were the main minerals reported in the analyzed samples. Fe showed an average content from 9.65mg 100g-1 to 22.66mg 100g-1. As for microbiological characteristics, the counts for E. coli were in compliance with legislation. Counts of mesophilic aerobic, filamentous fungi, and yeasts showed variations in the results. The count of coagulase-positive S. aureus met the standards [102 Colony Forming Units (CFU) g-1]; and presence of Salmonella sp. in a trademark was detected among the six evaluated trademarks. The analyzed pulp of açaí showed total phenolics values ranging from 240.14mg AGE 100g-1 to 372.43mg AGE 100g-1, and anthocyanin total levels ranging from 12.05 to 24.98mg 100g-1. The obtained physicochemical and microbiological results indicated the need for immediate implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices; conversely, the frozen pulp of açaí showed considerable antioxidant potential.
Equilíbrio acidobásico, parâmetros urinários e sanguíneos de gatos induzidos ao estresse e suplementados com composto antioxidante
Authors: Ogoshi R.C.S. , Zangeronimo M.G. , Reis J.S. , Sousa R.V. , Gonçalves T.M. , Lisenko K.G. , Alves I.O. , Silva K.W. , França J. , Saad F.M.O.B.
Published: November 2016

RESUMO Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a suplementação do composto antioxidante comercial EconomasE (Alltech, Brasil ( AOX) sobre o equilíbrio acidobásico, os parâmetros urinários, o hemograma completo e a fragilidade osmótica de eritrócitos (FOE) de gatos estressados. Foram utilizados 24 gatos adultos (3,49±0,87kg), distribuídos em delineamento inteiramente ao acaso, com quatro níveis (0, 250, 500, 750mg de AOX/kg de alimento na matéria seca) e seis repetições, durante o período de 80 dias. Os gatos foram induzidos ao estresse por meio da presença de cães próximo ao recinto experimental (agente estressor; AE), do 61º dia até o final do experimento. A pressão parcial de dióxido de carbono (pCO2) e o bicarbonato (HCO3 -) aumentaram linearmente (P<0,05) conforme o aumento da ingestão de AOX. Os maiores valores de dióxido de carbono total (tCO2) (P<0,05) foram observados nos gatos alimentados com 500 e 750mg de AOX/kg de dieta. As concentrações de hemoglobina foram maiores nos animais alimentados com 250 e 500mg de AOX/kg de dieta. Os parâmetros urinários e da FOE foram semelhantes nos gatos em todas as dietas. Esses dados indicam que a suplementação com AOX apresenta efeitos benéficos no equilíbrio acidobásico e na concentração de hemoglobina de gatos induzidos ao estresse.
Development of fixed-time artificial insemination protocols for locally adapted Curraleiro Pé-Duro cows
Authors: Tortorella R.D. , Modesto M.R. , Neves J.P. , Ramos A.F.
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACT Two experiments were conducted aiming to evaluate the effects of two ovulatory inducers (Exp.1) and equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG; Exp.2) on follicular and luteal dynamics in a fixed-time AI (FTAI) protocol in locally adapted Curraleiro Pé-Duro cows. In Exp. 1 multiparous cows (n=12) received an intravaginal device containing 1g of progesterone (P4) for 8 days and 2mg of estradiol benzoate (EB) intramuscularly (IM) at device insertion (Day 0). At device removal (Day 8) 0.150mg of Sodium D-Cloprostenol was administered IM and the cows were randomly assigned to receive 1mg of EB (EB8) or 1mg of estradiol cypionate (EC8) IM, or to not receive any ovulatory inducer (Control). All the animals participated in all treatments (crossover). The interval from P4 removal to ovulation was shorter and less variable in the EB8 treatment group (P≤0.05). In Exp. 2 (crossover), multiparous cows (n=12) received the same hormonal treatment as the EB8 group in Exp.1. At device removal (Day 8) cows were randomly assigned to receive 300UI of eCG IM or to not receive eCG (Control). No difference was ascertained on follicular and luteal parameters in Exp. 2 (P>0.05). We concluded that EB can be used as the ovulatory inducer (Exp. 1) in a FTAI protocol in Curraleiro Pé-Duro cows. However, eCG (Exp. 2) was not able to stimulate follicular and luteal development. This result is probably due to the adaptive capacity of Curraleiro Pé-Duro cows that maintained a satisfactory body condition score even in dry and hot environments.
Haematological reference for red-browed parrot ( Amazona rhodocorytha , Salvadori, 1890) captive in the Atlantic Forest in Eastern Brazil
Authors: Mello R.H. , Martins R.F. , Bonissi D.A. , Júnior J.L.B. , Melotti T. , Bianchi H. , Bianchi M.A.F.
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACT To conduct the survey were used 35 (thirty-five) red-browned parrots (A. rhodocorytha), adults, captive, of both genders and clinically healthy, belonging to the live collection of the Museum of Biology Teacher Mello Leitao, located in Santa Teresa, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Harvests were performed in the morning, by puncture of the brachial vein getting 0.5mL of blood stored in EDTA for a period no longer than 6 hours. Blood smears of fresh material were made at collection, stained using the method of May-Grunwald-Giemsa. Analysis of blood elements was done by cell counting in a mirrored Neubauer chamber using Natt and Herrick solution at a ratio of 2:200 as diluent. For the analysis of the methodology, homoglobinometry cyanide hemoglobin using commercial kits by colorimetry on a semi-automatic biochemical analyzer was used. After completion of the statistical data the following parameters were obtained (mean±standard deviation): Erythrocytes (x106/μl): 2.68±0.56; Hemoglobin (g/dl): 14.27±0.69; Hematocrit (%): 53±3.38; Mean corpuscular volume (fl): 206.7±45.82; Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (pg): 56.4±14.46; Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (%): 27.5±1.19; Thrombocytes (x3/μl): 25.8 ± 10.5; Total plasma protein (g/dl) 5.4±0.5; Leukocytes (x103/dl): 3.1±2; Heterophile (/uL): 1937±1676; Lymphocytes (/uL): 1144±599; Monocytes (/uL): 24.4 ± 28.2; Basophils (/uL): 42.2±46.2; Eosinophils (/uL): 11.7±19.9. In the relation between males and females, no significant differences were found in any hematological parameter evaluated.
Toxicidade aguda e risco ambiental do antibiótico oxitetraciclina para tilápia ( Oreochromis niloticus ), Daphnia magna e Lemna minor
Authors: Machado A.A. , Américo-Pinheiro J.H.P. , Carraschi S.P. , Cruz C. , Machado-Neto J.G.
Published: November 2016

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi classificar o antibiótico Terramicina(r) de acordo com a toxicidade aguda e o risco de intoxicação ambiental para Oreochromis niloticus, Daphnia magna e Lemna minor, com base no seu ingrediente ativo oxitetraciclina (OTC). Além disso, observou-se a ocorrência de sinais de intoxicação aguda em peixes e o efeito da diluição do antibiótico sobre as variáveis de qualidade de água. Alevinos, neonatos e frondes foram expostos a concentrações de OTC. De acordo com os resultados dos testes de toxicidade aguda, a Terramicina(r) foi classificada pela toxicidade aguda e pelo risco de intoxicação ambiental. Para O. niloticus, a CL(I)50; 48h calculada foi de 6,92 mg L-1, para D. magna a CE(I)50; 48h foi de 0,17mg.L-1, enquanto para L. minor a CI(I)50;7d foi de 0,68 mg L-1. A Terramicina(r) foi classificada como muito tóxica para O. niloticus e extremamente tóxica para D. magna e L. minor e causa risco de intoxicação ambiental para os três organismos testados. Concentrações de 7,5 e 8,0 mg L-1 de OTC reduziram a concentração de oxigênio dissolvido na água. De acordo com este estudo, a Terramicina(r) não deve ser utilizada na aquicultura, pois é altamente tóxica e causa risco de intoxicação ambiental aos organismos teste.
Wharton's jelly cells from sheep umbilical cord maintained with different culture media are permissive to in vitro infection by Small Ruminant Lentiviruses
Authors: Dias R.P. , Pinheiro R.R. , Andrioli A. , Farias A.C. , Sousa A.L.M. , Azevedo D.A.A. , Araújo J.F. , Aguiar T.D.F. , Teixeira M.F.S.
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACT This study aimed to isolate cells from the Wharton's jelly of umbilical cord (WJUC) of sheep collected during natural parturition using different culture media, in addition to reporting for the first time the permissiveness of these cells to in vitro infection by small ruminant lentiviruses. Ten umbilical cords were collected from healthy sheep. Each cord explants were grown in different media consisting of MEM, low glucose DMEM, M199, and RPMI-1640. The permissiveness of infection of sheep cells from WJUC was tested with CAEV-Cork and MVV-K1514 strains, inoculating 0.1 MOI of each viral strain. Four supernatants from each strain were obtained from WJUC sheep cell cultures infected in different media. The results demonstrated the presence of cytopathic effect after the in vitro infection by CAEV-Cork and MVV-K1514 with all of the tested culture media. Nested-PCR detected proviral DNA in all supernatants. Supernatants containing CAEV-Cork viruses had TCID50/ml titres of 105.5 in MEM, 104.0 in low glucose DMEM, 105.0 in M199, and 105.7 in RPMI-1640. Supernatants containing the MVV-K1514 virus had TCID50/ml titres of 104.3 in MEM, 103.5 in low-glucose DMEM, 104.7 in M199, and 103.5 in RPMI-1640. Sheep cells from WJUC are permissive to in vitro infection by small ruminant lentivirus.
Formação continuada em Educação Física na educação básica: da experiência com o instituído aos entrelugares formativos
Authors: Santos Wagner dos , Oliveira Aline Vieira , Ferreira Neto Amarílio
Published: November 2016

Resumo Este estudo objetiva analisar e dar visibilidade aos lugares/espaços identificados pelos professores de Educação Física da Superintendência de Carapina, na Rede Estadual de Ensino do Espírito Santo, como significativos para sua formação. Usa como referencial teórico-metodológico a pesquisa narrativa, utilizando como fontes as narrativas (auto)biográficas de seis professores, em uma prática compartilhada de pesquisa no diálogo com docentes. A análise do estudo sinaliza movimentos diversificados, ora singulares, ora coletivos, de espaços formativos praticados. Esta análise amplia o entendimento de formação continuada para além de momentos instituídos, compreendendo tanto os entrelugares de formação, como os espaços autoformativos indicados pelos professores como significativos à sua formação. Aponta a necessidade de pensar mudanças em políticas de formação focada na valorização de ações investigativo-formativas que tenham como ponto de partida e chegada as práticas pedagógicas.