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O LONGO CICLO DO PROGRESSISMO LATINOAMERICANO E SUA PARADA: AS MUDANÇAS POLÍTICAS NA AMÉRICA LATINA DA ÚLTIMA DÉCADA (2003-2015)
Authors: MOREIRA Constanza
Published: May 2017

Esse artigo analisa o processo político latinoamericano na década que vai desde o ano dois mil até hoje, especialmente no que se refere aos países com governos progressistas ou de esquerda. Em particular, são analisadas as mudanças produzidas nos sistemas políticos da Argentina, da Bolívia, do Chile, do Equador, da Venezuela e do Uruguai. Avalia-se o impacto social da década no crescimento econômico, assim como no impacto que tiveram as políticas trabalhistas e sociais levadas a cabo por esses governos. Finalmente, se estudam as mudanças de governos de direita ou centro direita que estão produzindo em alguns desses países e suas atuais dificuldades.
A INDÚSTRIA CULTURAL E O CARÁTER FICTÍCIO DA INDIVIDUALIDADE NA DEFINIÇÃO DE CONSUMIDOR-COMUNIDADE GLOBAL
Authors: Verbicaro Loiane da Ponte Souza Prado , Soares Dennis Verbicaro
Published: May 2017

O presente artigo tem por escopo realizar, por meio de pesquisa teórica, uma análise da conversão da indústria cultural em técnica de manipulação das massas com a consequente formatação do indivíduo e negação da sua individualidade e, nesse cenário, propõe-se a refletir sobre o conceito global de consumidor, diretamente afetado por esses influxos. Em linhas conclusivas, a pesquisa convalida a tese de que o conceito de consumidor ultrapassa fronteiras nacionais e assume uma dimensão internacional, tomando como fator legítimo de discriminação sua vulnerabilidade econômica transnacional diante de necessidades de consumo globais, estimuladas por uma indústria cultural a serviço do consumismo, a pretexto de anunciar uma maior emancipação e liberdade econômica do indivíduo.
ACESSO À JUSTIÇA: INSTRUMENTALIZAÇÃO EM RECONHECIMENTO ÀS ESPECIFICIDADES DAS MICROEMPRESAS E EMPRESAS DE PEQUENO PORTE
Authors: Mendonça Saulo Bichara , Duarte Márcia Michele Garcia
Published: May 2017

Intensas alterações normativas conferiram novas feições à tutela prestada pelo Estado, imprimindo expressivo marco ao Século XX: o acesso à justiça. Seguramente, o Estado Constitucional deve se ocupar de diretrizes e instrumentalização para realização do justo e, nesse cenário, destarte, este estudo se propõe à análise da importância da ótica conferida pela Lei Complementar 123 (BRASIL, 2006), considerando as inovações advindas das alterações registradas, e singulares garantias às pequenas empresas e empresas de pequeno porte. A problemática deste ensaio pauta-se na escassez processual da norma, que deixa de contemplar questões de extrema importância prático-processual. Assegura-se relevância econômica e social das atividades desenvolvidas pela microempresa, a justificar especial tratamento jurídico à luz das reais necessidades para o atingimento da igualdade material e eficiência, singularmente intrínseca nos fundamentos do Estado Democrático de Direito. Para tanto o método analítico auxiliará a verificação da interpretação da lei pela jurisprudência concomitante aos entendimentos doutrinários que conduziram à conclusão de que para ser eficiente, a livre iniciativa depende de instrumentos que permitam atividade empresarial exitosa e próspera, em todas as especificidades, de forma que as microempresas e empresas de pequeno porte necessitam de aparato jurídico especial e pragmático para seu efetivo desenvolvimento e cumprimento de sua função social.
DEPRESSIONS, ANXIETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE AT PATIENTS WITH FIBRILLATION OF AURICLES
Authors: Evsina O. V. , Jakushin S. S.
Published: May 2017

In study anxiety and depression in 112 patients with different types of atrial fibrillation determined that 55,4 % patients have this condition, including 13,4 % mild and moderate depression (in aggregate with anxiety 10,7%), subclinical depression 15,2% (in aggregate with anxiety 10,7%), anxiety 26,8%. This condition dominates in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation, makes worse clinical history of the disease, leads to recurrence attack, reduces quality of life.
THE APPLICATION OF THE ANTIGOMOTOXICAL PREPARATIONS IN THE REGENERATIVE TREATMENT OF VERTEBRONEUROLOGICAL PATIENTS AFTER INTERVERTEBRAL ECTHOMIE
Authors: Budanov A. A. , Burshinov A. O.
Published: May 2017

The paper the results of clinical and instrumental and multimodality treatment of 85 patients with radiculopathy and radiculomyeloishemic syndroms of lumbar osteochondrosis. Based on the data available in the literature and their own findings, the authors analyze the clinical sympatology. From the pathogenetic points of view, the outline spesific indications for new potentialities of medical treatment by homtopathic drugs.
THE PROBLEMS OF REHABILITATION OF THE PATIENTS AFTER THE EXTREMITY AMPUTATION
Authors: Shvalb P. G. , Baranov C. B.
Published: May 2017

Quality of a life of patients with a chronic critical ischemia of the lower extremities and an ineffectual attempt of the restoration of a blood-groove before amputation, after amputation and at a stage of prosthetics with the help of own questionnaire with special specificity is analysed.

The indications to the amputation and reamputation the of the lower extremity are formulated.

It is shown, that the duly and correctly executed amputation without the general and local complications in the postoperative period though results to the disablement (invalidisation), but as it is paradoxical sounds, it improves some aspects of quality of a life of the patient. Therefore the amputation is one of regular, though also undesirable methods of treatment of patients in a stage of a critical ischemia.

The conclusion is made, that process of rehabilitation of patients in a stage of a critical ischemia with ineffectual attempt of restoration of a blood-groove after the extremity amputation depending on a way of movement proceeds during 2 periods.
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SYSTEMATIC MEDIASTINAL BILATERAL LYMPH DISSECTION IN THE SURGICAL TREATMENT OF LUNG CARCINOMA
Authors: Tchernyh A. V.
Published: May 2017

The systematic lymph dissection, a drastic treatment procedure in the surgical treatment of lung carcinoma, is declared to be an operative procedure helping to assess the true extent of a neoplastic [tumor] process. From the 300 operative interventions the 150 (50,0%) came to expanded operations which were followed by a systematic lymph dissection from principal considerations. The other 150 (50,0%) patients were operated typically without any systematic mediastinal lymph dissection. The general five-year probability of survival (equal to 30%), while the postoperative lethality is equal to 6,7%, speaks for a surgical assistance of a good quality in the clinical hospital. To present day 254 (85,0% from the 300) patients have been watched over.
THE INFLUENCE OF AN ULTRADISPERSE POWDER OF COBALT ON BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF POLYSACCHARIDES OF THE POLYGONUM AVICULARE
Authors: Churilov G. I. , Ivanycheva Yu. N. , Polyshyk S. D.
Published: May 2017

The article presents the results of pharmaceutical activity of polysaccharide complex investigation, got out of the Polygonum aviculare, the seeds of which were influenced by ultradisperse powder of cobalt before planting.
EFFECTIVENESS OF BODY-SECTION RADIOGRAPHY IN DETERMINATION OF LYMPHOGENIC SPREAD OF RECTAL CANCER
Authors: Kolesnikova N. O. , Khubezov D. A.
Published: May 2017

For choice of optimal volume of resection in rectal cancer we need to clearly realize the degree of local tumors invasion (T-criteria), and also presence or absence of lymphogenous dissemination of tumor (N-criteria). MRI was done in 60 patients , suffered from rectal cancer. Use of MRI allows reliably to find the degree of lateral and lymphogenous dissemination of the process and to evaluate the optimal volume of resection. In evaluation of local tumors invasion (T-criteria) MRI had sensitivity 91.2 %, specificity 96.7 %, in metastases in lymphnodes evaluation (N-criteria) sensitivity 78.3 %, specificity 95 %.
CLINICO-MORPHOLOGICAL AND ETHIOLOGICAL STRUCTURE OF NOZOCOMIAL INFECTIONS AT PATIENTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REANIMATION AND INTENSIVE THERAPY
Authors: Vorobjeva O. N. , Kamaleeva M. F. , Zhilina N. M. , Chechenin G. I. , Chelpanova L. I.
Published: May 2017

During the period 2006-2007 there were allocated and analysed 457 clinical shtamms of activators of heavy nozocomial infections. The leaders of pathogens at various forms of intrahospital complications are the specimens of gramm negative microflorae - Acinetobacterses spp. (16,63 %) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (14,44 %), the enterococcus were allocated in 13,35 % of cases, the clebsiels in 11,6 %, the intestinal stick and coagulazo-positive staphylococcus were met practically with identical frequency (9,63 % and 8,75 % accordingly). It is necessary to note enough the high densities of mushrooms of sort Candida (6,35 %). It was noted the statistically significant prevalence of microbic associations among the bacteria grammpositive and grammnegative, the hospital infectious process was confirmed. The seasonal prevalence of shtamms allocation is analysed: the peak of purulent septic complications in ОRIT is in years months - June (17,3 %) and August (10,0 %), and also for April and October (9,8 % and 9,5 % accordingly); the minimal diseases is registered in winter months. It is more often the nozocomial infection among the young men and women of the most efficient age (20-45 years).
THE ACTIVITIES OF CELLULAR AND HUMORAL IMMUNITY IN THE PATIENTS WITH PEPTIC ULCER, ASSOCIATED WITH HELICOBACTER PYLORI
Authors: Stepchenko A. A.
Published: May 2017

The article are presented results study of some immunological activities in the patients with peptic ulcer associated with different culture of Helicobacter pylori. They are established the reduction of phagocytic activity of neutrofils and IgG, disbalances of subpopulation of T-lymphocytes (increasing CD4+ and decreasing CD8+) in blood of the patients with peptic ulcer associated with toxigenic culture of Helicobacter pylori. It is revealed the increasing of level of proinflammatory cytokines (TNF, IL- 1, IL-8 and INF) and antiinflammatory cytokines IL-4, IL-10, transformed growth factor 1 (TGF- 1) strongly pronounced at the patients with peptic ulcer associated with toxigenic culture of Helicobacter pylori.
OCCURRENCE DISCRETE TYPES OF CONSTITUTION IN GENETICALLY UNTIED POPULATIONS LIVING IN NORTHERN REGION
Authors: Molchanova T. N. , Ragozina O. V.
Published: May 2017

The purpose of research - a comparative estimation of populations radical and outside the population on frequency of occurrence discrete types of constitution. It is revealed, that under influence of factors of the North authentic deviations in distribution somatothypes, and with expressed sexual dimorphism, not only at natives of the North, but also migrants the second, third generations are observed. Authentically higher percent of occurrence of lefthanders among aboriginals is found out. At men occurrence lefthanders, than among women authentically is higher. At aboriginals of the North more often occurrence evening chronotypes is observed. At women the rhythmic organization is expressed more precisely, in comparison with men.
EXPERIMENTAL BASIS OF CELL CARRIERS USING FOR DIRECTED TRANSPORT OF ANTIBIOTICS AND FLUOROQUINOLONE IN NON-OBSTRUCTIVE PYELONEPHRITIS
Authors: Lazarev A. I. , Siplivyi G. V. , Kukureka A. V. , Siplivaya L. E.
Published: May 2017

It was shown in investigations on rats that introduction of aminoglycoside antibiotics or fluoroquinolone, included into erythrocyte or leukocyte carriers in pyelonephritis, decreased amount of leukocyte accumulation centers in kidneys increased or normalized the level of enzymes in the organ, excretory function of kidneys, impaired immunometabolic parameters.
INFORMATIONAL-EDUCATIONAL WORK AMONG MENTAL PATIENTS’ RELATIVES AS A PART OF SOCIAL REHABILITATION
Authors: Petrov D. S. , Konovalov O. E.
Published: May 2017

In the article the questions of development of educational programs for mental patients families have been studied. We present the results of questioning of people, whose relatives have been admitted to Ryazan district clinical psychiatric hospital for inpatient treatment. The results obtained show the level of relatives awareness of treatment modes, techniques of prevention of exacerbations, and their role in the treatment process of the patient. The importance of estimation of awareness of mental patients relatives and working out of special psychoeducational programs for optimization and improvement of rehabilitation actions have been emphasized.
A clinical study of risk factors of acute pancreatitis in a tertiary care centre in north India
Authors: Jha Pawan Kumar , Chandran Rajnish , Jaiswal Pradeep , Seema Kumari
Published: May 2017

Background: According to Atlanta Symposium, acute pancreatitis (AP) was defined as an acute inflammatory process of the pancreas that may also involve peri-pancreatic tissues and/or remote organ systems. The objective of this study was to know the risk factors of acute pancreatitis in patients admitted in a tertiary care centre in north IndiaMethods: A prospective study was performed with admitted cases of patients with acute pancreatitis over 2 years period. Total 104 patients were selected for study. All data concerning aetiology were recorded and analysed in all patients forming study groups.Results: Among 104 patients with acute pancreatitis 68 (65%) were females and 36 (35%) were males. Mean age of our study group was 40.9 years and maximum incidence was seen in 36-45 years. Most common cause was biliary pancreatitis (63%) followed by alcohol (27%), idiopathic (6%), trauma (3%), infections (1%). In females, most common aetiology was gall stone (88%), in males most commonly by alcohol (78%). As per Atlanta classification 81 patients (77.8%) had acute mild pancreatitis and 23 patients (22.2%) had acute severe pancreatitis. Majority females (66.7%) were admitted in mild acute pancreatitis. The mean age of patients in mild acute pancreatitis was 39.6 years and in severe group was 45.4 years. Gall stone were the leading cause in both mild and severe acute pancreatitis.Conclusions: Females were more commonly affected than men by acute pancreatitis. The most common aetiology was gall stone followed by alcohol which was leading cause in the males.
The efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis in preventing SSI (surgical site infection) in patients undergoing Lichenstein’s hernioplasty at our tertiary care centre
Authors: Alagarsamy Gowri Sankar , Ramasamy Rajavelu
Published: May 2017

Background: Inguinal hernia surgery is the commonest surgery performed worldwide. Lichtenstein tension free repair using polypropylene mesh is the gold standard procedure for inguinal hernioplasty. Wound infection is the most common complication encountered in inguinal hernia surgery. Antibiotic prophylaxis for open inguinal hernioplasty in minimizing wound infection has been a subject of debate since the beginning of mesh repair.Methods: This study is a randomized control trial (double blind study) designed to study the efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis in preventing SSI (surgical site infection) in patients undergoing Lichenstein’s hernioplasty at our tertiary care centre.Results: The overall SSI incidence was found to be 12% in the study population. Among the placebo group, SSI was observed in 7 patients (14%). In the patients in whom antibiotic prophylaxis was administered, SSI was observed in 5 patients (10%).Conclusions: Antibiotic prophylaxis was associated with decreased incidence of wound infection when compared to control group, but the difference was not statistically significant. This study only gives a baseline data about the status of SSI associated with hernia repair in our tertiary care centre highlighting the need for further research in this field.
Critical Performance Factors for Large World Cities - In Search of Qualitative Causal Patterns by means of Rough Set Analysis
Authors: Kourtit Karima , Nijkamp Peter
Published: May 2017

In the currently emerging ‘urban century’, large cities and urban agglomerations are increasingly turning into (socio-)economic and political powerhouses of great importance. This paper offers a comparative assessment of the multidimensional performance profile of major cities in our world, with particular emphasis on the livability and economic features of these cities. The explanatory cohesive framework in the present study is offered by the so-called ‘urban piazza’ model. Using an extensive database on various rankings of global 40 cities (the so-called GPCI data base), the relative performance of these cities is ‘explained’ in a qualitative sense by means of a non-parametric ordinal ranking method, known as rough set analysis. The approach allows us to identify the driving forces that altogether are responsible for the economic and livability achievements of these cities. The empirical analysis highlights the combined ‘power’ of selected success conditions and drivers of these cities concerned. Our empirical results demonstrate that the geographical accessibility of these urban areas appears to play in many cases an important role.
Śląskie lochy i smoki – wariacje historyczne Szczepana Twardocha
Authors: Czyżak Agnieszka
Published: May 2017

Nadrzędnym celem artykułu jest rozpoznanie metod twórczych konstytutywnych dla prozy Szczepana Twardocha. Interpretacja jego powieści zatytułowanej Drach, a opublikowanej w 2014 roku, jako przykładu dzisiejszego pisarstwa historycznego potwierdza rozpoznania dokonane przez badaczy z nurtu Nowego Historyzmu. Tekst oparty na wzorcu sagi rodzinnej ukazuje w specyficzny sposób lokalną historię Śląska w ciągu XX wieku.
Dlaczego oświecenie? Tomasz Cieślak i Jerzy Wiśniewski rozmawiają z Profesorem Wiesławem Puszem
Authors: Cieślak Tomasz , Wiśniewski Jerzy , Pusz Wiesław
Published: May 2017

W rozmowie z Tomaszem Cieślakiem i Jerzym Wiśniewskim profesor Wiesław Pusz, badacz literatury polskiego oświecenia opowiada o środowisku łódzkiej polonistyki, swoich badawczych pasjach i lekturach.
Mediators of Social Connection in a Group Teleconference Intervention
Authors: Fairchild Amanda J. , Heiney Sue P. , Baruth Meghan , Tavakoli Abbas , Parker Hayne Pearman D. , McDaniel Heather Lasky
Published: May 2017

Background and Purpose: Social connection has a positive influence on cancer survivorship and has been targeted in intervention work. We examined whether the formation of social connection is influenced by fear, fatalism, and isolation. Methods: We conducted a mediation analysis on data from an intervention study with African American breast cancer survivors to investigate whether fear, fatalism, and isolation conveyed effects on social connection. Results: Although results indicated that there were no significant mediated effects of the intervention through these variables, we garnered information about action and conceptual theories underlying the program that inform future work. Implications for Practice: Our insights can be considered in future interventions conducted for African American women with breast cancer during and following treatment.
Assessing the Mental Health Needs of Pregnant Adolescents: Health Literacy Frameworks to Guide Research and Practice
Authors: Recto Pamela , Champion Jane Dimmitt , Mackert Michael
Published: May 2017

Background: Psychological distress negatively impacts fetal development and may result in complications such as preterm delivery, low infant birth weight, and poor maternal–infant attachment during the postpartum period. Female adolescents may be experiencing environmental and psychosocial stressors during the pre- and postnatal periods that may predispose them to psychological distress. Health literacy has been used to assess the needs of individuals who have chronic illnesses. Mental health literacy however has not been assessed as extensively, particularly among pregnant adolescents. Purpose: Analysis of 2 health literacy frameworks for assessment of relevancy for use among adolescents experiencing psychological distress. Methods: Systematic analyses of health literacy frameworks by Anthony Jorm and that of Paasche-Orlow and Wolf are provided in this article. Results: Paasche-Orlow and Wolf’s frameworks both provide useful approaches for assessing pregnant adolescent needs. A modified holistic health literacy conceptual model based on Paasche-Orlow and Wolf’s and Jorm’s framework is proposed. Implications for Practice: Assessing the mental health needs of pregnant adolescents requires a holistic approach. The modified conceptual model provides a basis for research and practice addressing health literacy and psychological distress among pregnant adolescents.
Culturally Adaptive Walking Intervention for Korean-Chinese Female Migrant Workers
Authors: Cho Sunghye , Lee Hyeonkyeong , Kim Jung Hee , Lee Meenhye , Lee Young-Me
Published: May 2017

Background and Purpose:Although the literature has commonly cited that development of culturally adaptive interventions is key to improving the health outcomes of culturally and linguistically diverse populations, there have been limited culturally adaptive walking interventions specific to Korean-Chinese (KC) migrants. The objective of this study is to describe the process in development of culturally adaptive walking interventions for KC female migrant workers, using the intervention mapping (IM) method.Methods: The culturally adaptive walking intervention was developed using the IM method, which is a stepwise theory and evidence-based approach for planning interventions. The IM method process has six steps, including needs assessment, formulation of change objectives, selection of theory-based methods and practical strategies, development of an intervention program, development of an adoption and implementation plan, and development of an evaluation design.Results:The determinants of walking behavior, including knowledge, self-efficacy, social support, and acculturation, were identified through an extensive literature review, community leader interviews, and a survey of female KC migrant workers. Appropriate intervention methods and strategies were identified based on relevant theories. Acculturation was a determinant of exercise behavior, and various methods to improve cultural adaptation were identified in the context of the lifestyles and working environments of the target population.Implications for Practice:The IM method provided a foundation for creating a health intervention for KC female migrant workers. This method could easily be useful for health care providers working with other groups.
Pumping Practices and Characteristics of Mothers With Preterm Babies Going to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Schy Debbie , Leonardi Nathaniel , Kozmic Sarah E. , Wiesbrock Jeanne , Sulo Suela
Published: May 2017

Introduction:The benefits of mothers own milk on premature and ill infants’ nutritional, immunological, and developmental needs have been shown. This article aims to provide insights regarding pumping practices and characteristics of mothers with preterm babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Methods:Data on the milk production of women who gave birth to preterm babies at a tertiary teaching hospital was collected between 2010 and 2013. Mothers logged their pumping sessions, and milk was brought to the NICU in accordance with hospital policies.

Results:Eighty-one mothers were enrolled in the study. Thirteen (16%) who did not return any logs were excluded from the data analysis. Of the remaining 68 mothers, 16 (24%) began pumping within 6 hours of the birth, whereas 52 (77%) did not. On Day 1, the average daily volume of breast milk pumped was 6 ml (SD = 10, range 0–63 ml). By Day 5, the average daily volume pumped increased to 285 ml (SD = 221, range 0–823 ml).

Conclusion:There is a wide range in milk production for mothers of preterm infants, thus highlighting the need for evidence-based information and continuous encouragement of mothers to provide this valuable resource to the very vulnerable preterm infants.
Joseph A. Schumpeter - Economic Theory and Entrepreneurial History
Authors: Szmrecsányi Tamás
Published: May 2017

Quem fala de inovação geralmente pensa em Schumpeter, e às vezes chega a referir-se a suas idéias. Uma pergunta que cabe fazer nestes casos é a de qual delas, já que o pensamento de Schumpeter a respeito do tema foi se modificando ao longo de sua carreira, não sendo exatamente igual no início e no final da mesma. Inclusive entre os que se autodenominam schumpeterianos ou neo- schumpeterianos, são raros os que conhecem todos os trabalhos do autor e as diferenças que existem entre eles, tendendo por causa disso a difundir uma visão parcial, quando não distorcida, do conjunto de suas teorias.
The Nature and Accumulation of Organizational Competences/Capabilities
Authors: Coriat Benjamin , Dosi Giovanni
Published: May 2017

Este artigo remete-se à natureza das organizações corporativas, suas "competências" e "capacitações" e seus padrões de aprendizado. A análise é realizada em diferentes níveis de observação – que vão dos estudos no nível das firmas, sobre seus padrões de mudança tecnológica e organizacional, até amplas comparações entre nações. A análise da natureza das organizações corporativas, suas "competências" (ou "capacitações"), seus padrões de aprendizado e seu enraizamento em quadros institucionais nacionais e setoriais é, possivelmente, uma das áreas da pesquisa microeconômica mais atuais, com importantes ramificações em múltiplos domínios da investigação, incluindo as relações entre inovação tecnológica e organizacional, as fronteiras verticais e horizontais da firma e o papel das instituições. De fato, é nossa proposição geral que a natureza das empresas, suas competências/capacitações e sua orientação estratégica – enraizadas como estão em instituições nacionais específicas – são cruciais não somente para o desempenho das firmas individuais mas também para a competitividade e crescimento das nações e regiões.
A Pesquisa Científica e o Interesse Público
Authors: Schwartzman Simon
Published: May 2017

Este artigo resume as principais conclusões de uma pesquisa que examinou o relacionamento entre a pesquisa científica e tecnológica e o interesse público no Brasil, nas áreas de pesquisa agrícola e ambiental, farmacêutica e nas ciências sociais – pesquisas sobre trabalho e educação. A tese principal é que, em países em desenvolvimento, o principal parceiro e usuário potencial dos conhecimentos gerados pela pesquisa não é o setor privado, mas o setor público. Esta parceria entre instituições de pesquisa e agências públicas requer novas formas de institucionalização tanto da pesquisa quanto das agências de política científica, de maneira tal que seja possível aumentar a utilidade social da pesquisa, preservando ao mesmo tempo os padrões de liberdade acadêmica e qualidade que são essenciais em qualquer trabalho de natureza científica e tecnológica.
Inovação, Recursos e Comprometimento: Em Direção a uma Teoria Estratégica da Firma
Authors: Burlamaqui Leonardo , Proença Adriano
Published: May 2017

O artigo se insere no esforço, atualmente em curso, de articulação conceitual entre as teorias da concorrência e da inovação forjadas pela teoria econômica Evolucionária e a teoria da firma desenvolvida pela Visão Baseada em Recursos (VBR) na área de gestão estratégica. Ele o faz em três planos: (i) sublinhando a convergência e complementaridade entre as proposições centrais da teoria econômica Evolucionária e a da VBR; (ii) trazendo à luz uma segunda convergência: da relação entre decisões empresariais sob incerteza e seu impacto econômico, associadas à perspectiva pós-keynesiana; (iii) mostrando como os modelos de processos de formação e gestão de estratégias empresariais vêm oferecendo proposições úteis, coerentes e complementares com este mesmo quadro conceitual. A proposição fundamental do artigo é que a referida articulação aponta para uma teoria estratégica da firma centrada nas relações entre concorrência, inovação, competitividade, decisões sob incerteza, comprometimento e busca de liquidez.
Abordaje nutricional del paciente con diabetes mellitus e insuficiencia renal crónica: a propósito de un caso
Authors: Beatriz Torres Torres
Published: May 2017

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¿Y después del ictus, qué hacemos para nutrirle?
Authors: Ballesteros Pomar María D.
Published: May 2017

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La polifarmacia del paciente crónico complejo y la nutrición enteral
Authors: Romero Jiménez Rosa Mª
Published: May 2017

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CAPILLARY WATER RISE IN PEAT SOIL AS AFFECTED BY VARIOUS GROUNDWATER LEVELS
Authors: Nugraha Muhammad Imam , Annisa Wahida , Syaufina Lailan , Anwar Syaiful
Published: May 2017

Capillary water in peatlands has a very important role in supplying water to the root zone of plants. The current water content in the root zone depends mainly on groundwater levels in some areas with shallow water levels. The study aimed to measure the capillary water dynamics in peat soils at various soil densities and groundwater levels which were observed from the changes in peat color, moisture distribution, water content and hydrophobicity of peat soil. The study was conducted in the greenhouse of Indonesian Swampland Agricultural Research Institute, Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan. The experiment was arranged in a randomized block design with two factors and three replications. The first factor was the bulk density (BD) of peat, namely BD-1 (on actual condition, 0.1 g cm-3) and BD-2 (compressed into 0.2 g cm-3). The second factor was simulated groundwater levels (GWL) consisting of GWL-1 (-100 cm), GWL-2 (-70 cm) and GWL-3 (-40 cm) from soil surfaces. The results showed that the rise of capillary water in peat soil reached a maximum height of 50 cm which was characterized by the increase in water content at the top layer in the range of 105–127% for BD-1 and 141–181% for BD-2. The highest value of water content (308%) was achieved in the treatment of GWL-3 with BD-2 and the lowest (37%) was in the treatment of GWL-1 with BD-1. The rate of capillary water rose progressively corresponded to the increase in BD value because the number of micropores of BD-2 was greater.
Accounting for Fluid Property Variations in Temperature Transient Analysis
Authors: Mao Yilin , Zeidouni Mehdi
Published: May 2017

Significant fluid property variation can be induced due to pressure and temperature dynamics in the reservoir associated with oil production. The existing analytical solutions for temperature transient analysis generally assume constant fluid properties, which can be invalid especially for cases of high drawdown and strong temperature signals. In this study, we present a method to account for the fluid property variations in temperature transient analysis. The method introduces corrections on fluid property values as input for analytical solutions. The corrections are performed on four identified fluid properties in an iterative manner which can be easily implemented in available temperature analysis procedures. To validate the developed approach, we model drawdown and buildup transient temperature signals with the fluid property correction method for non-damaged and damaged reservoirs under different production rates and reservoir fluid compositions. The analytical modeling results are compared with numerical simulations. In addition, by finding the dominating fluid property, a simplified approach of property correction is presented. Through application to example problems, we show that using fluid property correction method presented herein can improve the permeability estimations by 60% for the conditions considered in this paper. We present a modified method to damaged reservoirs which results in additional 25% improvements on the permeability estimations. With these improvements, the applicability of temperature transient analysis using analytical solutions can be extended from cases with limited sandface temperature signals of a few degC to stronger signals of 20-30 degC.
Benefits of Real-Time Production Optimization for a Complex Offshore Multi-Field Asset in Brazil
Authors: Hoffmann A.. , Sunjerga S.. , Teixeira A.. , Silva T. L. , Camponogara E..
Published: May 2017

Developing Oil & Gas assets requires planning production on multiple horizons: (1) the long-term production plan includes strategic decisions for technology and recovery strategies to maximize the Net Present Value (NPV) of the project, (2) the mid-term horizon includes the drilling program and reservoir depletion/injection rates and (3) the short-term optimization (real-time production optimization or RTPO) aims to maximize the usage of the existing facilities. In the case of RTPO, both subsurface and surface systems are important, the goal being to maximize the daily production while honoring all operational constraints.

RTPO requires a comprehensive integrated model covering the entire production system and an accurate mathematical formulation of the problem. This implies finding an appropriate optimization strategy and solver to find an optimal solution within a reasonable time. Sustainable production optimization solutions also assume continuous model update, maintenance and improvement, as the production system behavior changes over time.

In this paper, we develop an integrated model for a complex multi-field asset. The production system includes 12 gas wells, 24 gas-lifted oil wells, 4 gas-injection wells, 4 CO2-injection wells, subsea manifolds, gas pipelines, offshore process facilities and CO2 removal units. Gas production from each field is gathered in a single gas pipeline system connected to a gas processing facility located onshore. Control variables include wellhead pressures, routing of wells, gas lift rates, flaring and re-injection rates. Many capacity, pressure and compositional constraints are considered through the whole production system.

The production optimization model including binary variables and non-smooth non-linear functions is rather challenging to solve. Each part of the integrated model is approximated with multidimensional piecewise-linear functions to a desired degree of accuracy. The resulting Mixed Integer Linear Program (MILP) can be solved efficiently with existing commercial solvers. The optimization solution is used to answer different types of challenge: (1) platform start-up, (2) unexpected failure of a gas compressor, (3) maintenance on a group of wells and (4) changing reservoir conditions. Production increase driven by RTPO ranges from 1 to 5 % with no additional CAPEX. The implementation of the production optimization solution is also discussed. The importance of the usability, user training and solution maintenance is highlighted.
Multiwell Operational Performance Benchmarking: A Continuous Drilling Optimization Approach for a Brownfield Drilling Project in Malaysia
Authors: Goo Jia Jun , Abdul Rahman Nor Nabilah , Cavallini Alberto , El-Yamany Yasser , Azmily Ahmad Helmi , Mohd Shah Zainudin Ahmad Haziq
Published: May 2017

Multiwell drilling performance benchmarking delivers an accurate understanding of well construction performance across multiple wells by computing and comparing drilling-specific key performance indicators (KPIs). It also provides systematic enforcement of technical limits in various operations. The benchmarking workflow involves intelligent measuring techniques with an embedded automated rig operations detection algorithm. The analysis of data from rig sensor and operation reports from multiple teams enables the evaluation of every drilling activity with high degree of granularity. Effective KPIs are created to pinpoint the best way to optimize procedures and reduce invisible lost time and nonproductive time. The performance benchmarking from this unbiased system generates detailed metrics for consistent comparison of well construction processes, including flat-time operations, with pre-agreed targets calibrated from historical performance involving multiple rigs, wells, and crews. This approach continuously drives the team to work towards the technical limit of their operations by identifying lost time and adopting innovative drilling practices. For an operator in a brownfield, offshore Malaysia, there was previously no daily tracking of operational performance that could be shared immediately with the crew. This new approach stimulates awareness among the crews to perform consistently. Furthermore, the best practices are discussed regularly before a crew change or a job to ensure the same or improved level of performance. Wells drilled during the recent seven-well drilling campaign have adopted this workflow as part of new operator excellence and "drilling the limit" initiatives, which has translated to a more than 20% reduction in invisible lost time. Overall, the total well construction days has been reduced compared to the plan, and the 10% cost saving of the authorization for expenditure (AFE) provided clear reveal of this new drilling optimization method with the support of dedicated performance engineers. The database of improved drilling parameters will promote better planning for the next stage of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and the future development campaign. This method also empowers an in-depth probabilistic approach for planning new wells and provides a more accurate prediction of well time for AFEs planning. This system serves as a platform for measuring the performance of ongoing operations and provides consistent, fact-based decisions for selecting the ideal operating approach for each well.
Modelling of Gas Production from Shale Matrix to Fracture Network
Authors: Kudapa Vamsi Krishna , Kumar Shashank , Gupta Dharmendra Kumar , Sharma Pushpa , KunhAbdulla Rubna
Published: May 2017

The main objective of this paper is to study the flow rate variation of the shale matrix while the gas is flowing from the shale matrix to the fracture network. For this a non-linear PDE equation has been developed, which involves the Klinkenberg Effect, Non-Darcy Flow and Adsorption/Desorption.

This paper mainly discusses about the modeling of gas flow from the matrix to the wellbore. The representation of the reservoir model includes a cube as a porous media i.e. it contains pore spaces in which free gas is stored and also the adsorbed gas. Now, the gas in the cube (both free gas and adsorbed gas) will start flowing out inside the matrix to the fractures (induced). Many of these cube representations are put together and connected to the well bore. In this paper, we have considered a dual porosity model. One porosity is the combination of matrix and natural fracture and the second porosity is the hydraulic fracture. For this model, a non-linear PDE equation has been developed which is then compiled using JAVA to develop a simulator for calculating the shale gas production, by considering the matrix as a source term. The production data that is obtained from this model will describe the unique characteristics of shale gas reservoirs.

A study on the role of natural fractures on production is done, by considering an updated dual mechanism and dual porosity model. Also the effect of hydraulic fractures on production has been studied. The obtained production results are also compared with the normal dual porosity model. Moreover, the results are also compared by developing a model in CMG-IMEX simulator.

The novelty lies in the fact that the proposed updated dual mechanism and dual porosity model provides better results when compared with the previous dual porosity models. This model will be helpful for the oil and gas industries to know the production rates during the lifetime of the reservoir.
Screening of organic pollutants in urban wastewater treatment plants and corresponding receiving waters
Authors: Wluka Ann-Kathrin , Coenen Laura , Schwarzbauer Jan
Published: May 2017

There is a lack of knowledge in environmental pollution of the anthropogenic contaminants in wastewater and surface water. Several organic compounds merit special attention, because of their potential risk to the aquatic environment. Therefore, gas chromatography–mass spectrometry-based screening analyses were performed in order to identify anthropogenic organic contaminants and to reveal information on the structural diversity of individual compounds and to characterize their environmental behavior. Wastewater samples from wastewater treatment plants in Germany, representing various capacities, and surface water samples from corresponding receiving waters were analyzed. Numerous substances were identified in the samples. Several compounds were treated inadequately during wastewater treatment, and their identification in surface waters highlights their potential impact on the aquatic environment. Contaminants were selected according to available information about their environmental relevance (e.g. persistence, bioaccumulation potential), their possible application or usage and their occurrence within the environment. Based on the results of this study, it is recommended that non-target screening analyses be undertaken to identify the structural diversity of anthropogenic organic contaminants and that further investigations of specific anthropogenic compounds be undertaken as a high priority.
Ingested Foreign Body Causing Duodenal and Colonic Perforations in a Child
Authors: Garg Dileep , Singh Aditya Pratap , Kothari Sunil
Published: May 2017

Most ingested foreign bodies usually pass uneventfully through the gastrointestinal tract. Few may cause complications and require surgical interventions. We report a 1.5-year-old child who ingested hair clip and presented with vomiting and obstruction. At operation, we found duodenal and colonic perforations. Hair clip was removed with repair of perforations.
Necrotizing Fasciitis of Scalp and Neck in a Neonate
Authors: Dhawan Sumeet R , Vaidya Pankaj C , John Jerry J , Saikia Biman , Samujh Ram , Saxena Akshay , Singhi Pratibha D
Published: May 2017

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Targeting PPARalpha in Alzheimer's Disease
Authors: D'Orio Barbara , Fracassi Anna , Paola Cerù Maria , Moreno Sandra
Published: May 2017

Background:

The molecular mechanisms underlying Alzheimer's disease (AD) are yet to be
fully elucidated. The so-called “amyloid cascade hypothesis” has long been the prevailing paradigm for
causation of disease, and is today being revisited in relation to other pathogenic pathways, such as oxidative
stress, neuroinflammation and energy dysmetabolism. The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors
(PPARs) are expressed in the central nervous system (CNS) and regulate many physiological
processes, such as energy metabolism, neurotransmission, redox homeostasis, autophagy and cell cycle.
Among the three isotypes (α, β/δ, γ), PPARγ role is the most extensively studied, while information on α
and β/δ are still scanty. However, recent in vitro and in vivo evidence point to PPARα as a promising
therapeutic target in AD.

Conclusion:

This review provides an update on this topic, focussing on the effects of natural or synthetic
agonists in modulating pathogenetic mechanisms at AD onset and during its progression. Ligandactivated
PPARα inihibits amyloidogenic pathway, Tau hyperphosphorylation and neuroinflammation.
Concomitantly, the receptor elicits an enzymatic antioxidant response to oxidative stress, ameliorates
glucose and lipid dysmetabolism, and stimulates autophagy.
Computational Screening and Design for Compounds that Disrupt Protein-protein Interactions
Authors: Johnson David K. , Karanicolas John
Published: May 2017

Protein-protein interactions play key roles in all biological processes, motivating numerous
campaigns to seek small-molecule disruptors of therapeutically relevant interactions. Two decades
ago, the prospect of developing small-molecule inhibitors was thought to be perhaps impossible due
to the potentially undruggable nature of the protein surfaces involved; this viewpoint was reinforced
by the limited successes provided from traditional high-throughput screens. To date, however, refinement
of new experimental approaches has led to a multitude of inhibitors against many different
targets. Having thus established the feasibility of attaining success in this valuable and diverse target
space, attention now turns to incorporating computational techniques that might assist during various
stages of drug design and optimization. Here we review cases in which computational approaches –
virtual screening, docking, and ligand optimization – have contributed to discovery of new inhibitors
of protein-protein interactions. We conclude by providing an outlook into the upcoming challenges
and recent advances likely to shape this field moving forward.
Antileishmanial Drug Discovery: Synthetic Methods, Chemical Characteristics, and Biological Potential of Quinazolines and its Derivatives
Authors: Sahu Adarsh , Kumar Deepak , Agrawal Ram Kishore
Published: May 2017

Background: Leishmaniasis is a complex devastating disease that is widespread
across the globe with 400 million people in 90 countries at a risk of acquiring leishmaniasis.
It is caused by intracellular parasites belonging to genus Leishmania.

Objective: The therapeutic use of commonly available drugs like Pentostam, Glucantime,
Amphotericin B, Paramomycin, and Miltefosine have has been declined due to their low efficacy,
drug resistance and high toxicity. Therefore, a continuous effort is needed in order to
find out less toxic and more successful drugs in future for the handling of leishmaniasis.

Results: Quinazoline derivatives are reported to have promising antileishmanial activities.
A number of quinazoline derivatives were synthesized in the past three decades, by means
of various synthetic pathways due to their ease of synthesis and favorable physicochemical
properties.

Conclusion: This review focuses on various synthetic procedures, chemical characteristics
and antileishmanial activities of various quinazoline derivatives with respect to antileishmanial
drug discovery.
The Impact of FM Radio Broadcast in Local Dialect on Rural Community Development in Ghana
Authors: Mu-azu Iddirisu Andani , Shivram G.P.
Published: May 2017

AbstractThe paper set out a platform to investigate the impact of FM radio broadcast in local dialects on rural community development in the Tamale Metropolis of Northern Ghana. The study adopts survey design and also employs probability proportional techniques to select communities for the study. The main thrust of this paper is on the impact of local dialect on rural community development, preferences of development programmes and the community’s participation in the production of radio programmes. Out of 400 questionnaires distributed, 392 was retrieved and analysed. From the results, it is established that local dialect broadcast on radio have an impact on development of rural communities. Also, it improves awareness and knowledge of solutions to community’s development problems in education, agriculture, environment, culture, politics and religion. The paper compare target audience’s preference for local dialect radio programmes to other similar content programmes that were not broadcast in local dialect. It concludes that radio broadcast in local dialect plays a pivotal role in bridging the communication gap between government and rural communities. It proved to be one of the effective mode of communication at the grass-root level. The study shows a positive role played by the indigenous dialect’s radio programmes and recommends that rural development programmes on radio should be packaged in local language. Thus, enhances listenership, interest and positive desired behavioural change.Key Words: Impact, FM Radio Broadcast, Local Dialect, Rural Development, Ghana.