bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Adverse pregnancy outcomes and inherited thrombophilia
Authors: Dłuski Dominik , Mierzyński Radzisław , Poniedziałek-Czajkowska Elżbieta , Leszczyńska-Gorzelak Bożena
Published: August 2017

Aim:

(1) To evaluate the prevalence of inherited thrombophilia in pregnant women with adverse pregnancy outcomes: intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), preeclampsia (PE) and placental abruption. (2) To assess the impact of inherited thrombophilia on the nature of obstetric complications. (3) To assess levels of protein S, protein C, antithrombin III and homocysteine in pregnant women with adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Subjects and methods:

The study comprised 162 pregnant women. The patients were divided into three test groups and one control group. In all 162 patients the following tests were completed: activated protein C resistance (APC-R), the level of free protein S, activity of protein C, antithrombin III and the level of homocysteine. The data were statistically analyzed via χ2 of independence or homogeneity test.

Results:

In 32 of 162 patients participating in clinical research thrombophilia was diagnosed (10 patients with APC-R, 21 patients with protein S deficiency, one patient with hyperhomocysteinemia): seven patients belonged to the control group and 25 patients had diagnosed adverse pregnancy outcomes (P=0.04). In 32 patients with diagnosed thrombophilia, level of protein S was decreased (P=0.04). Protein S deficiency was diagnosed, when level of protein S was lower than 30% in the second trimester and lower than 24% in the third trimester. The incidence of activated protein C resistance caused by the mutation of factor V Leiden was in six patients (5.9%) with adverse pregnancy outcomes, and in four patients (6.6%) from the control group. Results were not statistically significant. No protein C deficiency was diagnosed (diagnosis: level<60%), but in 50% of patients with thrombophilia level of protein C was over the norm (P=0.02). The level of antithrombin III was often decreased in patients with preeclampsia – (32.4%), then in the other patients – (17.2%) (P=0.04), but no patient was diagnosed with antithrombin III deficiency (diagnosis: level<60%).

Conclusions:

Tests for thrombophilia should be carried out in women with adverse pregnancy outcomes in their history, who are planning pregnancy, to start anticoagulant prophylaxis. Our study supports the thesis that tests for thrombophilia should be carried out in women with a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes and who are planning a pregnancy to start anticoagulant prophylaxis.
The role of territorial capital in building the competitive advantages of Podkarpackie Voivodeship
Authors: Dąbrowska Anna , Szlachta Jacek
Published: August 2017

In the discussion of regional development factors in recent years, more and more importance has been attributed to territory, locality, site specificity and endogenous resources, as evidenced on theoretical grounds by the concept of territorial capital (Camagni 2008) and regional, place-based policy. This article aims to identify the elements of territorial capital that play a key role in the process of changing the development path of an underdeveloped region - Podkarpackie - as well as ascertaining what consequences territorial capital has for development planning within regional policy. The research highlights the importance of the immobile and intangible development factors - a high level of social capital, extensive networks and the ability to cooperate - which have helped to eliminate the limitations resulting from the weakness of other factors (especially material factors, such as private capital and low GDP).
Rhizobium sp. – a Potential Tool for Improving Protein Content in Peas and Faba Beans
Authors: Šenberga Alise , Dubova Laila , Alsiņa Ina , Strauta Liene
Published: August 2017

Legume seed inoculation prior to sowing is a well-known practice in agriculture. Nitrogen fixation, due to the symbiotic relationship between legumes and rhizobia, improves the productivity of legumes. Rhizobia strain specificity can be observed very often, leading to differences in the total protein content. In this study two faba bean cultivars (‘Karmazyn’ and ‘Bartek’) and five pea cultivars (‘Retrija’, ‘Zaiga’, ‘Lāsma’, ‘Vitra’ and ‘Bartek’) were tested using various rhizobia strains. In addition, strain effectivity was observed in four different soil types. Overall, the protein content increase was observed after seed inoculation with Rhizobium sp. Rhizobia strain and plant cultivar interaction specification was observed. Plant cultivar appeared to have a decisive role in the formation of protein content when inoculated with Rhizobium sp. From these pilot experiments, it can be concluded that, when choosing Rhizobium sp. strains for legume inoculation, soil type also should be considered. Rhizobia has the potential to be used as a commercial preparation intended for increasing legume protein content, alongside with increased legume yield; however, different rhizobia strains should be mixed together to achieve the optimal result.
Growth and Yield of 15-Year Plantations of Pine, Spruce and Birch in Agricultural Land
Authors: Daugaviete Mudrite , Lazdins Andis , Lazdina Dagnija , Makovskis Kristaps , Daugavietis Uldis
Published: August 2017

The growth data and the potential returns from 15-year-old plantations of pinePinus sylvestrisL. (6 trial sites), sprucePicea abiesKarst L. (9 trial sites) and silver birchBetula pendulaRoth (13 trial sites), established in abandoned agricultural lands in a variety of soil types (sod calcareous, anthrosols, podzolic, podzols, gley, podzolic gley, alluvial), using the planting density 2,500 and 3,300 and also 5,000 trees/ha are analysed.

For tree plantations in agricultural soils (alluvial sod-gley, gley-sod podzolic, sod-podzolic gley, typic podzol) at the survival of 80-98% the stock volume for 15-year pine is as high as 102-155 m3ha−1with the volume growth 5.72-8.94 m3ha−1per year; the same indices for spruce in agricultural soils (gley sod-calcareous, sodpodzolic, cultivated, sod-podzolic gley, alluvial sod-gley, base-unsaturated brown) are 75-98 m3ha−1and 10.26-15.76 m3ha−1, respectively. For 15-year plantation birch the mentioned indices may vary from 61 to 169 m3ha−1and from 7.54 to 29.82 m3ha−1per year. The lowest volume growth (4.66 m3ha−1per year) is for birch in heavy clay soil (gleyic sod-podzolic), the highest (29.72-29.82 m3ha−1per year) – in cultivated soils and pseudogley soil.

Plantation cultivation of pine, spruce and birch in agricultural lands may by the age of 15 years yield with a profit such forest products as pulpwood, fire wood and woody biomass. The gross income gained from first commercial thinnings of plantation pine, utilizing pulpwood, fire wood and logging residue biomass, may vary from 679-2267 EUR ha−1, for spruce the same indices are 1644-3272 EUR ha−1, for birch - 683-2188 EUR ha−1.
Ageing in the Middle East and North Africa: A Contemporary Perspective
Authors: Halsall Jamie P. , Cook Ian G.
Published: August 2017

One of the central themes in the study of population growth has been ageing. Ageing in the world’s population has grown into a dominant demographic feature in twenty-first century society. An ageing population is the result of many contributing factors including the improvement of the health care system. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in recent years has attracted much interest from scholars, policy makers and social gerontology. By applying the geographical case studies of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) this paper critically explores the issues and debates of ageing in a social policy context.
Evaluation of German Plum Selections in Latvia
Authors: Grāvīte Ilze , Kaufmane Edīte
Published: August 2017

The aim of the study was to determine the suitability of growing plum cultivars and hybrids of German origin in Latvian conditions. In the trial the plum cultivars and hybrids were planted at the Latvia State Institute of Fruit Growing (now, Institute of Horticulture) in spring 2008. Six W. Hartmann genotypes (cultivars ‘Tipala’, ‘Tegera’ and ‘Haganta’, and hybrids H-5102, H-3753, and H-3690) from Hohenheim University were included in the study. Prunus cerasifera was used as rootstock. The parameters evaluated were: beginning of flowering, ripening time, average yield (kg per tree), cumulative yield (kg), and average fruit weight from 2012 to 2016, and content of soluble solids from 2014 to 2016. In addition, self-fertility was evaluated in 2015 and 2016 for three cultivars and one hybrid. The winter of 2010/2011 was unfavourable, as plum orchards and most plum cultivars in Latvia suffered winter damage, but cultivars and hybrids in the trial were without damages. Significant damages were not observed in further years. Average flowering time in the four-year period for all cultivars and hybrids was the 1st or 2nd decade of May, harvest time was from the 1st decade of August to the 3rd decade of September. The earliest was hybrid H-3690, and the latest was cv.’Haganta’. The most productive was hybrid H-3690, which gave 42 kg in the 3rd year of yield and had the most rapid rise in yields. ‘Haganta’ had the biggest fruits (50 to 60 g) and highest content of soluble solids (17-18 Brix%). Self-fertility level was 40% for ‘Tegera’, 17.4% for ‘Haganta’, 14.5% for H-3690 and 0% for ‘Tipala’. Evaluation of all analysed parameters showed that ‘Tegera’ could be recommended for Latvian growers thanks to good winter hardiness in the research period. ‘Haganta’ is recommended only for warmer regions in Latvia. Hybrid H-3690 will potentially be useful for Latvian growers.
Variability of Old Sweet Cherries Found in Slovak Regions and Their Preservation
Authors: Benková Michaela , Čičová Iveta , Benedikova Daniela , Mendel Lubomir , Glasa Miroslav
Published: August 2017

The work is focused on the evaluation of variability of morphological and pomological characteristics of several old sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.) that were found in different Slovak regions. The experimental work has been performed during two years, 2014 and 2015. The following characteristics according to the descriptor list of subgenus Cerasus were evaluated - period of flowering and ripening, morphological characteristics of the flowers, fruit size, fruit weight, and quality parameters. The results showed high variability of evaluated accessions. From the 13 surveyed localities, the most valuable accessions were found in the locality Hornį Streda - places Čachtice, Krakovany, Nitra, and Brdárka. During the collecting expeditions, 170 accessions of sweet cherry, with fruit of the different quality were found. The most interesting accessions were grafted onto rootstocks with different intensity of growth (Prunus avium L., Prunus mahaleb L., and ‘Gisela5’). Some of the selected cherry accessions can be used for commercial growing after tests, while some of them can be used only for collection of genetic resources and as potential genitors in breeding programmes.
Allegorical Ekphrases of the Hall of Fame in Baroque Encomiums by Samuel Twardowski and Samuel Leszczyński
Authors: Krzywy Roman
Published: August 2017

The article begins with an overview of the best known descriptions of palaces and temples in classical and Biblical literature. It is followed by a brief survey of the rhetorical rules associated with the ekphrasis of notable buildings, palaces, and other architectural wonders. After noting the importance of such description in the study of literature from classical antiquity until the Early Modern Age, the article focuses on two encomiums of the 17th century, Samuel Twardowski’s Leszczyński Palace (1643) and Samuel Leszczyński’s A Classicum of immortal Fame (1674). In both poems the encomium is fused with an allegorical ekphrasis of an imaginary Hall of Fame. While either of the two poems abounds in highly vivid descriptions, Leszczyński’s owes a great deal to the descriptive strategies and rhetoric of the elder poet. His ambition, though, was to outdo Twardowski. Leszczyński’s poetic hall with its allegories is a Baroque extravaganza, extolling not just one noble family but the glory of the Polish nation at large.
Genetic structure and diversity ofPolylepis australis(Rosaceae) tree populations from central Argentina: Implications for forest conservation
Authors: Julio N. B. , Rondan Dueñas J. C. , Renison D. , Hensen I.
Published: August 2017

Worldwide, large areas of forest are being transformed to other land cover types and the resulting fragmented populations may suffer from restricted gene flow leading to genetic pauperization and increased inbreeding. To assess the genetic constitution of fragmentedPolylepis australismountain forests of central Argentina, analyses of the structure and diversity of ISSR markers were carried out for 90 trees distributed throughout five river basins with differing degrees of fragmentation. Overall, average polymorphism (P) ranged between 87.2 and 94.9% (95% criterion) while marker diversity index (M) varied between 0.35 and 0.39; values which are comparable with other wind-pollinated tree species. Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) revealed that most genetic variation occurred within river basins (97.8%), with only a little occurring between river basins (2.2%; ΦST= 0.02). In addition, Mantel’s test indicated thatP. australisdoes not follow the usual pattern of isolation by distance; instead the UPGMA method showed that trees from the two most degraded river basins formed a group while trees from the three better preserved basins formed another. As such, either effective pollen flow has maintained high levels of genetic diversity, or present day genetic variability is a remnant of a recently fragmented ancestral panmictic population. We conclude that, at present, genetic degradation inP. australispopulations of central Argentina is not as important as ecological degradation – such as soil loss, intensive browsing by livestock or increased frequencies of wildfires, and that genetic variability is still fully available for forest restoration.
Genetic variation in tree growth, stem form and mortality of Guazuma crinita in slower- and faster-growing plantations in the Peruvian Amazon
Authors: Weber J. C. , Sotelo Montes C. , Cornelius J. , Ugarte J.
Published: August 2017

Guazuma crinita is an important timber tree with a rotation age of 6–12 years in the Peruvian Amazon. A provenance/progeny test containing 200 families from seven locations (provenances) in the Aguaytía watershed of Peru was established in three zones in the Aguaytía watershed that differ in mean annual rainfall and soil fertility. Farmers managed the replications as plantations. Replications were divided into two groups at 24 months: faster- and slower-growing plantations. The faster-growing plantations were thinned at 32 months. The objectives of this paper are to determine if genetic variation in growth traits (tree height, stem diameter) is relatively greater in the faster-growing plantations, and if there are significant differences in tree mortality and stem bifurcations among provenances and families at 24, 36 and 48 months. Variation due to provenances and families and heritability of growth traits were consistently greater in the faster-growing plantations. At 48 months, heritability of growth traits was about twice as large in the faster- than in the slower-growing plantations. There were no significant interactions between zones and either provenances or families. Tree mortality and stem bifurcations in the faster-growing plantations generally did not differ significantly among families, but did differ significantly among provenances. Based on these results and considering its rotation age, we recommend that G. crinita families/trees could be selected at 48 months in the faster-growing plantations, the plantations could be transformed into seed orchards and the seed could be used for reforestation throughout the Aguaytía watershed. Results are compared with other tropical hardwoods.
The effectiveness of phenotypic selection in natural populations: a case study from the Peruvian Amazon
Authors: Cornelius J. P. , Montes C. Sotelo , Ugarte-Guerra L. J. , Weber J. C.
Published: August 2017

Phenotypic selection is commonly used in agroforestry, both in genetic improvement and as a component of “good practice” in seed collection. In the first case, the aim is to secure genetic gain. In the second case, selection is used to ensure that seed supplies meet given minimum quality standards, or that poor quality sources are avoided. Here we examine the effectiveness of phenotypic selection in natural forest stands of the Amazonian timber and multipurpose tree Calycophyllum spruceanum Benth.. We ask (a) whether mothertrees with high estimated annual height and diameter increments had faster growing progeny than mothertrees with low values; (b) whether forked mother-trees tended to have higher proportions of forked progeny than unforked trees; (c) whether spatially isolated mother-trees tend to produce slower growing progeny than mother-trees growing together with conspecifics. In each case, we found no evidence of differences between the respective groups. We offer explanations for these findings and discuss their implications for tree improvement and seed collection.
Strong Genetic Control of High Wood Specific Gravity in Young Progenies ofPinus brutia: Potential of Early Selection for Industrial Plantations
Authors: Yildirim K. , Öztürk H. , Siklar S. , Balkiz O. D. , Kaya Z.
Published: August 2017

To increase quality and amount of wood production in Turkish red pine (Pinus brutiaTen.), genetic control of wood specific gravity (WSG), tracheid length and growth traits was investigated in Ceyhan1A progeny trial by evaluating 168 families originated from six clonal Turkish red pine seed orchards. Wood samples were taken by destructive sampling during the rouging of this trial at the age of seven. Differences among the 168 families for mean WSG was large (ranged from 0.35 to 0.62), as indicated by high individual (0.42±0.07) and family mean (0.55±0.03) heritabilities. Family differences and high heritabilities were also observed for all growth traits and tracheid length. Genetic correlations between WSG and growth traits were insignificant (near zero), while low and insignificant negative phenotypic correlations among the same traits were also observed. Predicted genetic gain for single trait selection at age of seven was low for WSG (0.37%), but substantial for stem volume (8.4%) in phenotypic seed orchards. However, the first generation clonal seed orchards consisting of the best 30 clones yielded higher genetic gains (5.2% for WSG and 35% for stem volume). These preliminary results suggest that selection for wood characteristics and growth traits in Turkish pine could be practiced at early ages for short rotation (about 30 years) in industrial plantations.
Eucalyptus fastigata: its current status in New Zealand and breeding objectives for the future
Authors: Kennedy S. K. , Dungey H. , Yanchuk A. D. , Low C. B.
Published: August 2017

Eucalyptus fastigatais currently the most promising species of eucalypt planted in New Zealand due to its better disease resistance and wood machinability. A breeding programme forE. fastigatawas established in New Zealand in 1979 with the planting of a progeny/provenance trial series containing material collected from native Australian provenances and 2ndgeneration local land race material from New Zealand and South African populations. A second series containing additional Australian and South African material was planted in 1994.

Landrace material from New Zealand did not perform well compared to Australian and South African populations, suggesting early introductions to New Zealand originated from poor seed sources and/or suffered from inbreeding. Analysis of these trials has provided base genetic parameters for this species providing direction for the next generation of the breeding programme. Predicted genetic gains of 15% for tree form and diameter for the 1979 series, and gains of 8% for diameter and 12% for malformation for the 1994 series, indicate the potential for increases in both tree form and growth rate.
Ensaio sobre a cegueira: uma leitura sob a ótica da responsabilidade e dos símbolos
Authors: Silva Ulisses Coelho da , Silva Aline Conceição Job da
Published: August 2017

Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir representações dos personagens em relação à simbologia bíblica localizada no texto Ensaio sobre a cegueira (1995), de José Saramago, aproximando-os de personagens históricos conforme citações apresentadas no seu desenvolvimento. Através da discussão entre os símbolos semióticos, a ideia de distopia e de responsabilidade, a reflexão de certos comportamentos dos personagens remetem a passagens bíblicas, de modo a gerar uma chave de leitura que considere tais parâmetros.Palavras-chave: Ensaio sobre a cegueira; Saramago; símbolo; ética; responsabilidade
Heteromeric channels formed by TRPC1, TRPC4 and TRPC5 define hippocampal synaptic transmission and working memory
Authors: Bröker‐Lai Jenny , Kollewe Astrid , Schindeldecker Barbara , Pohle Jörg , Nguyen Chi Vivan , Mathar Ilka , Guzman Raul , Schwarz Yvonne , Lai Alan , Weißgerber Petra , Schwegler Herbert , Dietrich Alexander , Both Martin , Sprengel Rolf , Draguhn Andreas , Köhr Georg , Fakler Bernd , Flockerzi Veit , Bruns Dieter , Freichel Marc
Published: August 2017

Canonical transient receptor potential (TRPC) channels influence various neuronal functions. Using quantitative high‐resolution mass spectrometry, we demonstrate that TRPC1, TRPC4, and TRPC5 assemble into heteromultimers with each other, but not with other TRP family members in the mouse brain and hippocampus. In hippocampal neurons from Trpc1/Trpc4/Trpc5‐triple‐knockout (Trpc1/4/5−/−) mice, lacking any TRPC1‐, TRPC4‐, or TRPC5‐containing channels, action potential‐triggered excitatory postsynaptic currents (EPSCs) were significantly reduced, whereas frequency, amplitude, and kinetics of quantal miniature EPSC signaling remained unchanged. Likewise, evoked postsynaptic responses in hippocampal slice recordings and transient potentiation after tetanic stimulation were decreased. In vivo, Trpc1/4/5−/− mice displayed impaired cross‐frequency coupling in hippocampal networks and deficits in spatial working memory, while spatial reference memory was unaltered. Trpc1/4/5−/− animals also exhibited deficiencies in adapting to a new challenge in a relearning task. Our results indicate the contribution of heteromultimeric channels from TRPC1, TRPC4, and TRPC5 subunits to the regulation of mechanisms underlying spatial working memory and flexible relearning by facilitating proper synaptic transmission in hippocampal neurons.
Amifostine does not protect thyroid cancer cells in DNA damaging in vitro models
Authors: Klubo-Gwiezdzinska Joanna , Costello John , Jensen Kirk , Patel Aneeta , Tkavc Rok , Van Nostrand Douglas , Burman Kenneth D , Wartofsky Leonard , Vasko Vasyl
Published: August 2017

Background

Amifostine is a potent scavenger of reactive oxygen species that is used for the salivary gland protection during therapy with radioactive iodine for thyroid cancer. There are no data on the potential effect of amifostine on thyroid cancer cells.

Methods

We investigated the effects of the active form of amifostine (WR-1065) on the response of thyroid cancer cells to treatment with DNA-damaging agents. WR-1065 was examined in human thyroid cancer cell lines (FTC133, TPC1, BCPAP and C643) and embryonic fibroblast cells NIH3T3. DNA damage was induced by exposure to H2O2 (0.1 mM), by treatment with the radiomimetic neocarzinostatin (NCS 250 ng/mL) and by γ-radiation (6 Gy). DNA damage, cell viability and apoptosis were examined.

Results

We demonstrated the selective action of WR-1065 (0.1 mM), which prevented oxidative stress–induced DNA damage in fibroblasts, but did not protect thyroid cancer cells from DNA damage and apoptosis documented by caspase-3 and PARP cleavage after exposure to H2O2, NCS and γ-radiation. Prolonged exposure to WR-1065 (0.1 mM for 24 h) was toxic for thyroid cancer cells; this treatment decreased the number of viable cells by 8% in C643 cells, 47% in TPC cells, 92% in BCPAP cells and 82% in FTC 133 cells. The cytotoxic effects of WR-1065 were not associated with induction of apoptosis.

Conclusions

Our data show that amifostine has no protective effect on thyroid cancer cells against DNA-damaging agents in vitro and suggest that amifostine will not attenuate the efficacy of radioiodine treatment in patients with thyroid cancer.
Islet amyloid deposits preferentially in the highly functional and most blood-perfused islets
Authors: Ullsten Sara , Bohman Sara , Oskarsson Marie E , Nilsson K Peter R , Westermark Gunilla T , Carlsson Per-Ola
Published: August 2017

Islet amyloid and beta cell death in type 2 diabetes are heterogeneous events, where some islets are affected early in the disease process, whereas others remain visibly unaffected. This study investigated the possibility that inter-islet functional and vascular differences may explain the propensity for amyloid accumulation in certain islets. Highly blood-perfused islets were identified by microspheres in human islet amyloid polypeptide expressing mice fed a high-fat diet for three or 10 months. These highly blood-perfused islets had better glucose-stimulated insulin secretion capacity than other islets and developed more amyloid deposits after 10 months of high-fat diet. Similarly, human islets with a superior release capacity formed more amyloid in high glucose culture than islets with a lower release capacity. The amyloid formation in mouse islets was associated with a higher amount of prohormone convertase 1/3 and with a decreased expression of its inhibitor proSAAS when compared to islets with less amyloid. In contrast, levels of prohormone convertase 2 and expression of its inhibitor neuroendocrine protein 7B2 were unaltered. A misbalance in prohormone convertase levels may interrupt the normal processing of islet amyloid polypeptide and induce amyloid formation. Preferential amyloid load in the most blood-perfused and functional islets may accelerate the progression of type 2 diabetes.
Arte y Arquitectura: los procesos interpretativos inmersos en la creación de una obra
Authors: Masís Morales Adriana
Published: August 2017

Se ha dicho en algunos casos que la arquitectura es un arte o, por ejemplo, que es una escultura habitable. Tal cosa, continúa en discusión. Lo que es cierto, es que en el mundo de la arquitectura y el arte; especialmente ahora con el vicio por lo instantáneo y una sociedad que se preocupa más por las respuestas que por las preguntas; cada obra se muestra como si desde siempre hubiera sido la mejor solución o el resultado esperado. Se ocultan los procesos y se muestran los productos, súbitamente. Esta investigación nos remite a explorar la existencia de una serie de procesos interpretativos previos a la creación, que atienden al reconocimiento de nuestra capacidad de asombro, experimentación y comunicación de descubrimientos; como medios para la creación de propuestas artísticas significativas.
A morte prematura de um jovem
Authors: Novaes Netto Arsenio Firmino
Published: August 2017

Em setembro de 1889, juntamente com a fundação do Granbery, ocorreu a criação do Seminário Teológico, posteriormente, Faculdade de Teologia.  Os graduados recebiam bolsas de estudo para a Emory University, na Candler School of Theology, em Atlanta/Georgia/USA. Muito bem preparados, assumiam o pastorado, a direção de escolas e de órgãos da nascente Igreja Metodista.Em julho de 1896, a Junta de Educação, com base em relatórios dos colégios “Piracicabano, Mineiro, de Petrópolis, do Rio de Janeiro e do Granbery, recomendou que representante deste último visitasse as seis escolas paroquiais existentes naquele tempo, modelando-as segundo a repartição primária do Granbery” (ANUÁRIO BRASILEIRO, 1895-1896, p.38). É provável ter sido esta uma das primeiras indicações oficiais da Conferência Anual da Missão Brasileira da Igreja Metodista Episcopal do Sul, sobre a conveniência de se criar um organismo destinado ao aperfeiçoamento do pessoal das instituições metodistas de educação.
МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЕ ТЕПЛОВЫХ РЕЖИМОВ ПОДЪЕМНОГО УЧАСТКА ДЕФЛЕГМАТОРА БЫТОВОГО АБСОРБЦИОННОГО ХОЛОДИЛЬНОГО АГРЕГАТА
Authors: Васылив О. Б. , Титлов А. С. , Холодков А. О.
Published: August 2017

Выполнено математическое моделирование тепловых режимов дефлегматора, которые отвечают за процессы очистки и транспортировке пара аммиака. Моделирование проведено на типовых конструкциях абсорбционных холодильных агрегатов с учетом обоснованных допущений и результатов собственных экспериментальных исследований. В основе модельных представлений лежат законы сохранения тепла и массы. В результате была разработана методика расчета тепловых режимов работы дефлегматора, применимая для типовых конструкций бытовых абсорбционных холодильных агрегатов.
ЭНЕРГЕТИЧЕСКАЯ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТЬ СПЕКАНИЯ ТЕХНИЧЕСКОЙ КЕРАМИКИ В МИКРОВОЛНОВОМ ПОЛЕ
Authors: Бошкова И.Л. , Волгушева Н. В. , Колесниченко Н.А.
Published: August 2017

Технологический процесс спекания в микроволновом поле дает возможность получения материалов с улучшенными по сравнению с существующими эксплуатационными и функциональными свойствами. Представлена оценка энергетической эффективности микроволновой технологии спекания на примере производства керамических подложек. Для оценки использовались данные по технологическим параметрам спекания карбида кремния в печи фирмы MARUWA и по значениям скорости и продолжительности микроволнового нагрева. Установлено, что интенсивность спекания при переходе на микроволновую технологию существенно увеличивается, при этом затраты энергии значительно сокращаются.
ESTUDO DA IDENTIFICAÇÃO DOS PROBLEMAS DE ENFERMAGEM EM PACIENTES HOSPITALIZADOS COM PNEUMOPATIAS
Authors: Valente Maria Aparecida
Published: August 2017

A autora propõe-se estudar os problemas de enfermagem apresentados por pacientes adultos, hospitalizados, com pneumopatias, verificado por meio de entrevista e observação sistematizada. O instrumento histórico de enfermagem, utilizado para coleta dos dados, foi elaborado pela autora com vistas a concluir, também, sobre sua eficiência. A população estudada constou de 28 pacientes distribuidos igualmente entre os sexos e compreendidos entre as idades de 20 e 80 anos. Foram levantados 617 problemas de enfermagem, classificados em dez áreas. Na conclusão a autora relaciona os problemas prioritários de todas as áreas, tendo encontrado como prioridade para a assistência de enfermagem os problemas das áreas cardio-respiratôria, de nutrição e emocional O histórico de enfermagem foi considerado eficiente. A autora faz ainda recomendações pertinentes à adequação e melhoria dos cuidados de enfermagem aos pacientes com pneumopatias.
ESTUDO DO VALOR PROTÉICO DE MISTURAS DE FEIJÃO COM FARINHA DE MANDIOCA. 1. ÍNDICE DE EFICIÊNCIA PROTÉICA E CRESCIMENTO DOS ANIMAIS
Authors: Shima Hisako
Published: August 2017

Realizamos um estudo experimental em ratos albinos machos, com o intuito de avaliar o valor nutritivo de misturas de feijão com farinha de mandioca, usando os métodos da Curva de Crescimento e índice de Eficiência Proteica (IEP). Os resultados obtidos indicaram que a associação de 25% de farinha de mandioca a 75% de farinha de feijão não alterou significativamente o crescimento dos animais, comparundo-os aos resultados do grupo dos ratos alimentados com feijão puro. No entanto, o acréscimo de 50% de farinha de mandioca diminuiu significativamente o crescimento dos animais, ao nível de significância de 5%.
Biocontrol agents in the management of Meloidogyne incognita in tomato
Authors: Silva Juliana de Oliveira , Santana Marcus Vinícius , Freire Leonardo Levorato , Ferreira Bruno da Silva , Rocha Mara Rúbia da
Published: August 2017

ABSTRACT: Recognized as prominent among the principal pests of tomato crop, the root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) has generated much study with regards to control methods. This study aimed to assess the efficiency of biological products in decreasing the M. incognita population in tomato. Four experiments were conducted under greenhouse conditions. Two of these experiments had the purpose to determine the efficiency of NemOut™ (Bacillus subtilis + B. licheniformis + Trichoderma longibrachiatum), and the other two to assess the efficiency of other different biological products in M. incognita management. Tomato plants of the cultivar Santa Cruz Kada Giant were inoculated using 2000 eggs and J2 of M. incognita. In the first two experiments doses corresponding to 0, 4, 6, 8 and 10kg ha-1 of NemOut™ were applied after inoculation. In the second study, the treatments consisted of the use of biological products containing different other biocontrol agents. Assessments were made at 45 and 65 days after inoculation (DAI) to evaluate plant height, fresh shoot and fresh root weigh, gall index and egg mass index, population density and reproduction factor (RF). The NemOut™ doses reduced the M. incognita population density and RF at 45 DAI. The agent Pochonia chlamydosporia showed greater efficiency in controlling M. incognita on tomato. Biological products and the different doses of NemOut™ had no influence on the tomato plant development.
Adolescent psychotherapy process research: adaptation of the instrument APQ
Authors: Benetti Silvia Pereira da Cruz , Eisswein Georgius Cardoso , Silva Nathália Bohn da , Bernardi Gabriel Soares Carvalho , Calderón Ana
Published: August 2017

Abstract The aim of this paper is to present the Brazilian version of the instrument APQ (Adolescent Psychotherapy Q-Set), including its translation and initial adaptation, followed by the construction of psychotherapy prototypes for psychoanalytic and cognitivebehavioral approaches. A total of 10 psychoanalytic and 10 cognitive-behavioral therapists were asked to classify the APQ items in relation to relevance to their theoretical model. Data were analyzed with factor analysis. The extraction of two factors explained 48.07% of the total variance. The Cronbach’s alpha for the psychoanalytic factor was 0.85 and for the cognitive-behavioral factor, 0.86. The former presented factor loadings ranging from .61 to .73, whilst the latter from .49 to 80. The prototypes were developed through linear regression calculations of each APQ item’s contribution to each of the factors. It was observed that the two prototypes adequately discriminated psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral approaches, indicating that the APQ is an appropriate tool for research in psychotherapy.
Reception of nutrition information by adult and older adult users of Primary Healthcare: Occurrence, associated factors, and sources of information
Authors: LINDEMANN Ivana Loraine , MOLON Emily Parker , MINTEM Gicele Costa , MENDOZA-SASSI Raúl Andrés
Published: August 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate reception of nutrition information (outcome), associated factors, and types of sources. Methods: This cross-sectional study, conducted in 2013, included 1,246 adult and older adult users of the Primary Healthcare network of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The sample was characterized by reception of nutrition information, its sources, and demographic, socioeconomic, health, knowledge, and life habit variables. Prevalence ratios and their respective 95% confidence intervals investigated associations between reception of nutrition information and independent variables. Results: More than one-third of the sample (37.6%) received nutrition information (95%CI=34.9-40.3). Older adults, individuals with positive self-perceived diet, those who received health information, and those who were physically active were more likely to receive nutrition information, and normal weight individuals were less likely. The outcome differed by income strata, being highest in the highest quintile. There was a linear trend for education level and for following the Ten Steps to Healthy Eating: the outcome was more likely in individuals with at least higher education and those who followed at least four steps. The most cited sources of nutrition information were television shows (56.2%), other (46.2%), physician (41.2%), Internet (25.1%), and family members (20.9%), which did not differ by sex. Conclusion: Primary healthcare users received little nutrition information, and television could be a useful tool for the institutions responsible for the sector to disseminate the official nutritional recommendations.
Narrativa oral de indivíduos com Transtorno do Espectro Alcoólico Fetal
Authors: Ganthous Giulia , Rossi Natalia Freitas , Giacheti Célia Maria
Published: August 2017

RESUMO Objetivo Investigar e comparar a narrativa oral de indivíduos com Transtorno do Espectro Alcoólico Fetal (TEAF) e de indivíduos com desenvolvimento típico de linguagem (DTL) e correlacionar o desempenho na narrativa oral com a pontuação do “4-Digit Diagnostic Code”. Método Participaram 20 indivíduos com TEAF, de ambos os gêneros, com idade cronológica entre seis e 16 anos e 20 indivíduos com DTL, semelhantes quanto ao gênero, idade e nível socioeconômico aos do grupo TEAF. A narrativa oral foi eliciada por meio do livro “Frog, where are you?” e analisada quanto aos aspectos macroestruturais, microestruturais e nível de coerência global. Os aspectos macroestruturais incluíram elementos típicos de história e os microestruturais incluíram palavras (total, palavras diferentes), unidades comunicativas (C-Units), diversidade lexical e extensão média dos C-Units. Resultados Desempenho inferior foi encontrado para o grupo TEAF em todos os aspectos macroestruturais, exceto para os marcadores linguísticos. Dentre os aspectos microestruturais, a diversidade lexical e a ocorrência de “C-Units” incompletos foram aspectos que diferenciaram os grupos TEAF e DTL. O grupo TEAF apresentou nível de coerência global inferior ao grupo DTL. Correlações negativas foram encontradas entre os aspectos macroestruturais e os itens características faciais e alterações no Sistema Nervoso Central. Conclusão O uso restrito de elementos estruturais típicos de história com níveis inferiores de coerência e vocabulário reduzido diferenciaram o TEAF do DTL. Estudos futuros poderão explorar se a associação entre o desempenho narrativo e os itens do “4-Digit Diagnostic Code” apresentam valor preditivo no desempenho narrativo dos indivíduos com TEAF.
Estudo de teores de substituição de agregado natural por chamote de blocos estruturais cerâmicos para desenvolvimento de grautes
Authors: Ehrenbring Hinoel Zamis , Tutikian Bernardo Fonseca , Medeiros Daniel Reis
Published: August 2017

RESUMO Este trabalho propõe-se a analisar o desenvolvimento de grautes, material largamente utilizado na construção civil brasileira, com uso de agregados cerâmicos reciclados, em diferentes teores. Para isso foram estudados os percentuais de substituição do agregado graúdo natural pelo resíduo de blocos cerâmicos, através dos resultados de perda de abatimento no estado fresco, resistência à compressão axial, módulo de elasticidade, velocidade de propagação das ondas de ultrassom e absorção por capilaridade. Os resultados mostraram queda de resistência à compressão para os grautes, com maior ênfase para os com teores de 30% e 50%. Porém, todos atingiram os parâmetros normativos para esta aplicação, mostrando a potencialidade do uso desta alternativa para a construção civil.
Causa Indeterminada de Morte: Possíveis Determinantes e Implicações para a Medicina Legal da Ausência do Serviço de Verificação de Óbitos
Authors: Leonardo Santos Bordoni  , Daniel Alves Branco Ribeiro  , Polyanna Helena Coelho Bordoni
Published: August 2017

Uma das principais funções da Medicina Legal (ML) é estabelecer a causa médica das mortes produzidas por violência. Entretanto, é possível que o legista não seja capaz de determiná-la ao não encontrar causa anatômica, patológica ou toxicológica que a justifique, permanecendo a mesma como indeterminada. Neste estudo foram avaliadas as causas indeterminadas de morte (CIM) no Instituto Médico Legal de Belo Horizonte (IML-BH) através do estudo retrospectivo dos relatórios de necropsias realizadas em 2008. As CIM constituíram quase um terço das 6.096 necropsias realizadas nesse ano. A causa da morte foi apenas indeterminada em 1.487casos, foi indeterminada per accidens em 217 óbitos e indeterminada per se em 76 necropsiados. Na maioria das CIM (63,31%) não houve atendimento médico previamente ao óbito e este grupo mostrou-se estatisticamente semelhante ao grupo de causas de morte naturais. Esses dados indicam que o número elevado de CIM foi decorrente da grande demanda do IML-BH para realizar exames em indivíduos que tiveram morte natural e que não receberam assistência médica, para os quais não havia suspeita de causas externas de morte. Tais casos não deveriam ter sido encaminhados para necropsia médico legal, mas o foram por falta de Serviço de Verificação de Óbito (SVO), responsável por investigar os casos de mortes naturais sem assistência médica. É comum que nos locais sem SVO tais casos sejam indevidamente remetidos aos IML, criando inconvenientes técnicos e materiais, além de dificuldades estatísticas e epidemiológicas para a saúde pública e para a sociedade ao contribuir para o aumento das CIM.
A poética líquida na escritura de Clarice Lispector
Authors: Nascimento Danilo França do
Published: August 2017

Neste ensaio é analisado o papel da água – e de seus ressoadores – enquanto matéria poética na escritura de Clarice Lispector, sobretudo em seu livro Uma aprendizagem ou o livro dos prazeres. De acordo com o filósofo Gaston Bachelard, concentrar-se em uma matéria pode resultar em uma imaginação aberta, pois qualquer criação artística precisa de uma ‘essência’ (densidade) material, que encontre a sua matéria poética. É nesse sentido que se entende o papel da água na escritura clariceana, pois observa-se que desde seu primeiro conto publicado, a água se mostra um tipo de mote criativo para a escritora. Para a análise aqui pretendida, utiliza-se como aporte teórico principalmente estudos de Gaston Bachelard, Roland Barthes, Leyla Perrone-Moisés, Jean Chevalier & Alain Gheerbrant.
Barthes, Lucia e eu: conversa em torno dos caminhos
Authors: Neto João Alves Rocha
Published: August 2017

Entrevista com Lucia Castello Branco.
A paisagem acre ácida azeda de Marcelo Dolabela
Authors: Rosa Mário Alex
Published: August 2017

A resenha aborda o livro de poesia ACRE ÁCIDO AZEDO (2015), de Marcelo Dolabela.
Masculinidades em crise: uma leitura de 'A vida breve e feliz de Francis Macomber', de Ernest Hemingway e 'Você poderia ficar quieta, por favor?', de Raymond Carver
Authors: Silva Ivens Matozo , Matos Xênia Amaral
Published: August 2017

Nas últimas décadas, a temática da masculinidade vem alcançando um destaque cada vez maior no campo dos estudos literários. Diante disso, o presente artigo possui o objetivo de realizar uma aproximação entre os contos “A vida breve e feliz de Francis Macomber”, de Ernest Hemingway e “Você poderia ficar quieta, por favor?”, de Raymond Carver com o intuito de investigar de que forma as duas narrativas apresentam, através dos seus protagonistas Francis Macomber e Ralph Wyman, a constituição do sujeito masculino. Para tanto, a presente pesquisa se ampara nas contribuições teóricas de Schmidt (1994), Louro (1997), Connel e Messerschmidt (2013).
Poemas desentranhados de 'Dão-Lalalão' (Texto)
Authors: Mello Marcello
Published: August 2017

Poemas de Marcello Mello
Manuscript Suluk Wujil: Values Tansformation of Tassawuf Education Sunan Bonang in Nation Character Building
Authors: Mahfudh Haris , Joebagio Hermanu , Mulyoto Mulyoto
Published: August 2017

This study examines the process of implementing the development of historical learning with the values of Suluk Wujil to increase social solidarity. Transformation of an educational value can be done through collaborative learning models with educational character values. Teachers play a role in stimulating students to understand the values of Suluk Wujil. Local wisdom has an important role in moral education. Suluk Wujil is a relic of Islamic history in the form of a manuscript containing the discourse of Sunan Bonang to Wujil, a servant of the State of Majapahit. A social solidarity attitude is needed in a heterogeneous society. Historical learning model of historical manuscripts that can facilitate students in taking the values contained in the manuscript. Wujil's Wisdom values include loyalty, sincerity, religion, responsibility, and self-identification.
When Large-Scale Land Acquisition Meets Local Conflict: Experiences from Gambela Regional State, Ethiopia
Authors: Mamo Siyum Adugna
Published: August 2017

This study examines the arrival of the (trans)national investment companies in Gambela Regional State of Ethiopia where the Anyuaa and Nuer ethnic groups struggle over land and natural resources. The study aimed to explore the implication of the convergence of the large-scale land acquisition and resource based local conflict towards the local community in the region. A qualitative research approach was taken to carry out the study. Accordingly, findings from in-depth qualitative interviews, focus group discussions and key informant interviews show that the (trans)national investment companies contributed for the escalation of the conflict in the region. The arrival of the (trams)national companies, through the country’s pro-large-scale investment policy, in the region where land has been contested by groups organized along ethnic fault-lines, created the competition and struggle over land increasing the number of competitors on the same land. The study concludes that the nexus between the large-scale land transfer and resource based conflict in the region resulted de-peasntization and proletariansation of the rural poor in the region. Therefore, apposite land policy and governance is needed since such policy and governance not only contributes for sustainable development and manage the conflict but also helps to empower the rural poor beyond its role to redress the damage done.
Finding and Creating Opportunity: Nurses Married to Members of ‘the Military
Authors: Elliott Brenda
Published: August 2017

Nursing is a profession that affords many avenues in which to practice. Nurses who are married to military service members have unique challenges as they progress through their careers. A military spouse shares a personal perspective of challenges and insight on how to overcome and persevere that may be relevant to others within the greater nursing community.
As categorias de evidencialidade em Wanano (Tukano Oriental)
Authors: Stenzel Kristine
Published: August 2017

Este artigo descreve o sistema de marcação da evidencialidade, complexo e tipologicamente interessante, do Wanano, uma das dezesseis línguas da família Tukano Oriental, faladas no noroeste amazônico. A morfologia verbal em Wanano é bastante rica e inclui marcação obrigatória de modalidade oracional, organizada em quatro categorias principais pelas quais afirmações, perguntas e falas ‘orientadas’ são gramaticalmente indicadas. O subsistema de modalidade oracional mais complexo é o sistema de evidencialidade, que marca (primariamente) afirmações no modo realis. Minha análise explora a semântica básica – baseada em fonte de informação/evidência – das cinco categorias de evidencialidade: RELATADA, VISUAL, NÃO-VISUAL, INFERÊNCIA e SUPOSIÇÃO. Exemplifica, também, as extensões semânticas de algumas categorias a outras situações e aponta áreas de sobreposição semântica. Coloca questões ligadas à relação entre marcação de evidencialidade e a expressão de valores epistêmicos, bem como à relação entre a marcação de evidencialidade e os conceitos de realis/irrealis. Mostra que as categorias de evidencialidade em Wanano exprimem valores epistêmicos e que uma das categorias ocupa um território de fronteira entre os domínios do realis e do irrealis.
The Causative Construction in Waimiri Atroari
Authors: Bruno Ana Carla
Published: August 2017

Em Waimiri Atroari são observados dois tipos de construções causativas: um em que a causativização é morfologicamente marcada com o sufixo -pì, geralmente com a interpretação semântica “causar alguém fazer algo” ou “fazer algo sem resistência”. O outro tipo de construção com uma leitura de “deixar/permitir que faça” onde o sufixo – pì, não ocorre.