bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Architecture For Automation System Metrics Collection, Visualization and Data Engineering – HAMK Sheet Metal Center Building Automation Case Study
Authors: Dang Khoa , Trotskii Igor
Published: November 2019

Ever growing building energy consumption requires advanced automation and monitoring solutions in order to improve building energy efficiency. Furthermore, aggregation of building automation data, similarly to industrial scenarios allows for condition monitoring and fault diagnostics of the Heating, Ventilations and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. For existing buildings, the commissioned SCADA solutions provide historical trends, alarms management and setpoint curve adjustments, which are essential features for facility management personnel. The development in Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0, as well as software microservices enables higher system integration, data analytics and rich visualization to be integrated into the existing infrastructure. This paper presents the implementation of a technology stack, which can be used as a framework for improving existing and new building automation systems by increasing interconnection and integrating data analytics solutions. The implementation solution is realized and evaluated for a nearly zero energy building, as a case study.
Standard negation in Awa Pit: From synchrony to diachrony
Authors: Krasnoukhova Olga , van der Auwera Johan
Published: November 2019

This study deals with clausal negation in Awa Pit, a Barbacoan language spoken in South America. By bringing together the data on negation from different varieties of the language, we present an analysis of synchronic patterns of negation marking. Based on the variation we suggest a number of innovations in the negation system, for which we put forward diachronic scenarios. Some innovations are likely to be contact-induced, whereas others are products of language-internal diachronic processes. The latter involve mechanisms associated with a classical ‘Jespersen Cycle’. However, Awa Pit offers us very non-classical Jespersen’s Cycles – at best. The case of Awa Pit is instructive as some of the scenarios that we suggest are likely to be relevant for other languages or languages families.
Parentheticals revisited: The case of Dutchdenken
Authors: Nuyts Jan , Janssens Karolien
Published: November 2019

This paper presents an investigation into the diachrony of the parenthetical uses of the mental state verbdenken‘think’ in Dutch. It reviews the literature on the emergence of parentheticals, which predominantly focuses on English. Supported by a systematic diachronic corpus study, it argues that the facts of Dutch (in particular: its word order properties, which are quite different from those in English) are not obviously in line with the most important traditional views (including the well know hypothesis that the parentheticals are the result of a reduction of the full complementing use of the relevant verbs). Instead, the data offer arguments for an alternative hypothesis: the parentheticals may originate in a combination of two main clauses, of the kind present in direct quote expressions (as inI thought: Oh no, he is doing it again).
On the development of two progressive constructions in U̠t-Ma’in
Authors: Paterson Rebecca
Published: November 2019

U̠t-Ma’in (Kainji, Benue-Congo), spoken in northwestern Nigeria, has two morphosyntactically distinct progressive constructions – the Intransitive Progressive Construction and the Transitive Progressive Construction. This paper presents the synchronic structure of each construction, proposed historical sources of the distinct morphological pieces, and a comparison of the U̠t-Ma’in Progressive Constructions with cognate elements from four Kainji language clusters. No single source component has grammaticalized to mark progressive aspect in U̠t-Ma’in. Rather, the combination of several elements created the progressive. Formal changes in several morphosyntactic elements within each of the constructions provide evidence that originally nominalized verb forms are gradually becoming less noun-like and more verb-like. These developments are examples of constructionalization, as the Progressive Constructions exist as new form-meaning pairs distinct from the source. These formal changes also show signs of adjustment, whereby a construction moves toward isomorphism, that is, a one-to-one correspondence between form and meaning. Specifically, various stages of morphological loss are evident in particular lexemes when used in U̠t-Ma’in Progressive Constructions, gradually spreading throughout the lexicon.
Design and Analysis of a Dispersion-engineered and Highly Nonlinear Rib Waveguide for Generation of Broadband Supercontinuum Spectra
Authors: Alizadeh Mohammad Reza , Seifouri Mahmood
Published: November 2019

In this paper, a waveguide consisting of a core of As2Se3 chalcogenide glass and the upper and lower claddings of MgF2 with two zero-dispersion wavelengths (ZDW) has been proposed. By optimization of the dimensions of the core and the claddings, their effects on the dispersion curve have been investigated and a suitable structure with a flat dispersion curve, an effective mode area of ​​1.6 μm2 in a pump wavelength of 2.8 μm, and hence, a nonlinear coefficient greater than 34 w−1 m−1 has been obtained. A broadband supercontinuum in a wavelength range of 1.5 μm to 15 μm has been generated by applying an input pulse with duration of 100 fs and a maximum power of 2 kw to this waveguide. Due to the large width of the supercontinuum generated (SCG), the short length of the waveguide (maximum 5 mm), and a low input power, this structure is suitable for use in optical integrated circuits and its various applications.
Antioxidant Activity, Physiochemical and Sensory Characteristics of Ice Cream Incorporated with Sloe Berry (Prunus spinosa L.)
Authors: Ürkek Bayram , Şengül Mustafa , Akgül Halil İbrahim , Kotan Tuba Erkaya
Published: November 2019

The aim of this study was to determine the influence of sloe berry (SB) addition at different ratios on the physical, chemical, antioxidant, colour and sensory properties and mineral contents of ice creams. The increment of SB led to the an increase of titratable acidity, overrun, viscosity and ash values, first dripping and complete melting times; in contrast, it decreased the total solid, pH and fat values. Mn and Zn values were affected significantly (P < 0.05) by the addition of SB but other element levels were not affected. L* and b* values decreased significantly in all samples as compared with control sample, while a*, H°, C* and ∆E* increased significantly with addition of SB. Antioxidant activity was the highest in the sample containing 15 % SB (w/w) among ice cream samples. The ice cream samples containing 15 % SB had higher score than the control sample in terms of colour and appearance, gumming structure and general acceptability.
Opial-type inequalities for conformable fractional integrals
Authors: Sarikaya Mehmet Zeki , Budak Hüseyin
Published: November 2019

In this paper, we establish the Opial-type inequalities for a conformable fractional integral and give some results in special cases of α.
The results presented here would provide generalizations of those given in earlier works.
Vietnamese coriander inhibits cell proliferation, survival and migration via suppression of Akt/mTOR pathway in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Devi Khwairakpam Amrita , Monisha Javadi , Roy Nand Kishor , Bordoloi Devivasha , Padmavathi Ganesan , Banik Kishore , Khatoon Elina , Kunnumakkara Ajaikumar B.
Published: November 2019

Background

According to GLOBOCAN 2018, oral cancer was reported as the second highest cancer prevalent in India. Despite the several therapies available for oral cancer treatment, tumor recurrence and distant metastasis persist. This study investigates the anticancer potential of Persicaria odorata, commonly known as Vietnamese coriander, used widely in traditional systems of medicine for the treatment of inflammation, stomach ailments, tumors, etc.

Methods

The crude methanolic extract of P. odorata (MPo) was prepared. The anticancer properties of MPo on SAS cells and other human oral squamous cell carcinoma cell line were evaluated using in vitro experimental conditions. The phytochemical constituents present in the MPo were also determined.

Results

Persicaria odorata possesses antiproliferative, antisurvival, antimetastatic activities, and induced cell cycle arrest in the G2 phase. It inhibited Akt-mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway and also downregulated the expression of essential proteins that are involved in tumorigenesis such as cyclin D1, cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2), survivin, matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), and vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A). Moreover, the presence of flavonoids and quinones also revealed the anticancer activity of the plant.

Conclusion

Overall, our study concludes that P. odorata exhibits its anticancer properties through the downregulation of Akt/mTOR signaling pathway in a dose-dependent manner.
Injective stability for odd-dimensional unitary K1{K_{1}}
Authors: Yu Weibo
Published: November 2019

In this paper, under the usual stable range condition, a decomposition theorem for the elementary subgroup is obtained, and the injective stability theorem for odd-dimensional unitary

K
1

{K_{1}}

is proved.
A note on involution centralizers in black box groups
Authors: Kelsey Veronica , Rowley Peter
Published: November 2019

Here we note a minor variation on the method in
[J. N. Bray,
An improved method for generating the centralizer of an involution,
Arch. Math. (Basel) 74 2000, 4, 241–245]
which enables calculations of

C
H

⁢

(
t
)

{C_{H}(t)}

for H a subgroup of a black box group G and t an involution of G.
We then give some applications of this, the first to investigate the action of the Lyons sporadic group via conjugation on its involutions, a number of calculations in

E
6

⁢

(
2
)

{E_{6}(2)}

and

E
8

⁢

(
2
)

{E_{8}(2)}

, then finally to carry out some calculations in

GL
670

⁢

(
2
)

{\mathrm{GL}_{670}(2)}

.
A note on vertices of indecomposable tensor products
Authors: Linckelmann Markus
Published: November 2019

G. Navarro raised the question of when two vertices of two indecomposable modules over a finite group algebra generate a Sylow p-subgroup.
The present note provides a sufficient criterion for this to happen.
This generalises a result by Navarro for simple modules over finite p-solvable groups, which is the main motivation for this note.
Groups whose non-permutable subgroups are metaquasihamiltonian
Authors: Ferrara Maria , Trombetti Marco
Published: November 2019

If

𝔛

{\mathfrak{X}}

is a class of groups, define a sequence of group classes

𝔛
1

,

𝔛
2

,
…
,

𝔛
k

,
…

{\mathfrak{X}_{1},\mathfrak{X}_{2},\ldots,\mathfrak{X}_{k},\ldots}

by putting

𝔛
1

=
𝔛

{\mathfrak{X}_{1}=\mathfrak{X}}

and choosing

𝔛

k
+
1

{\mathfrak{X}_{k+1}}

as the class of all groups whose non-permutable subgroups belong to

𝔛
k

{\mathfrak{X}_{k}}

.
In particular, if

𝔄

{\mathfrak{A}}

is the class of abelian groups,

𝔄
2

{\mathfrak{A}_{2}}

is the class of quasimetahamiltonian groups, i.e. groups whose non-permutable subgroups are abelian.
The aim of this paper is to study the structure of

𝔛
k

{\mathfrak{X}_{k}}

-groups, with special emphasis on the case

𝔛
=
𝔄

{\mathfrak{X}=\mathfrak{A}}

.
Among other results, it will also be proved that a group has a finite normal subgroup with quasihamiltonian quotient if and only if it is locally graded and belongs to

𝔄
k

{\mathfrak{A}_{k}}

for some positive integer k.
Predication over aspects of human individuals
Authors: Geist Ljudmila
Published: November 2019

Predicate nouns in German, as well as in other languages, may occur bare or with an indefinite article. This alternation is possible with role nouns, which refer to well-established aspects of individuals such as professions and nationalities. Bare NPs differ from indefinite NPs in that they have restricted meaning, are number neutral and are restricted in modifiability. In the literature, these peculiarities received different explanations. The new account combines previous analyses and is based on the following assumptions: the noun that projects an indefinite NP denotes a kind, while the noun projecting a bare NP denotes a capacity. This difference corresponds to the difference in predication: indefinite NPs predicate about the whole individual assigning it membership in a certain kind, while bare NPs predicate only about one social aspect of the individual, identifying it with a certain capacity. Since bare predication concerns only one aspect of the individual, it is partial. Bare predication can now be considered under a broader view of partial predication, a phenomenon very common in argument alternations, and can be analyzed with the tools that have proved effective in this domain. The approach to bare predication taken here thus has a larger empirical coverage.
Mature cystic teratoma of the pancreas: A rare cystic neoplasm
Authors: Kim HeeJoon , Koh YangSeok
Published: November 2019

Mature cystic teratoma of the pancreas is an extremely rare benign neoplasm. Only 51 cases have been reported in the literature. Its cystic nature often appears to have malignant potential in preoperative image studies. Moreover, no characteristic features could be shown on image studies, such as abdominal CT scan or pancreas MRI. The accurate diagnosis is generally obtained after surgical resection. We present a rare case of a 53-year-old male with mature cystic teratoma of the pancreas, which was confirmed on pathology after laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy.
Controllable design, synthesis and characterization of nanostructured rare earth metal oxides
Authors: Zhou Yunyun
Published: November 2019

Rare earth metal oxide nanomaterials have drawn much attention in recent decades due to their unique properties and promising applications in catalysis, chemical and biological sensing, separation, and optical devices. Because of the strong structure–property correlation, controllable synthesis of nanomaterials with desired properties has long been the most important topic in nanoscience and nanotechnology and still maintains a grand challenge. A variety of methods, involving chemical, physical, and hybrid method, have been developed to precisely control nanomaterials, including size, shape, dimensionality, crystal structure, composition, and homogeneity. These nanostructural parameters play essential roles in determining the final properties of functional nanomaterials. Full understanding of nanomaterial properties through characterization is vital in elucidating the fundamental principles in synthesis and applications. It allows researchers to discover the correlations between the reaction parameters and nanomaterial properties, offers valuable insights in improving synthetic routes, and provokes new design strategies for nanostructures. In application systems, it extrapolates the structure–activity relationship and reaction mechanism and helps to establish quality model for similar reaction processes. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a comprehensive overview and a practical guide of rare earth oxide nanomaterial design and characterization, with special focus on the well-established synthetic methods and the conventional and advanced analytical techniques. This chapter addresses each synthetic method with its advantages and certain disadvantages, and specifically provides synthetic strategies, typical procedures and features of resulting nanomaterials for the widely-used chemical methods, such as hydrothermal, solvothermal, sol–gel, co-precipitation, thermal decomposition, etc. For the nanomaterial characterization, a practical guide for each technique is addressed, including working principle, applications, materials requirements, experimental design and data analysis. In particular, electron and force microscopy are illuminated for their powerful functions in determining size, shape, and crystal structure, while X-ray based techniques are discussed for crystalline, electronic, and atomic structural determination for oxide nanomaterials. Additionally, the advanced characterization methodologies of synchrotron-based techniques and in situ methods are included. These non-traditional methods become more and more popular because of their capabilities of offering unusual nanostructural information, short experiment time, and in-depth problem solution.

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Application of computational chemistry for adsorption studies on metal–organic frameworks used for carbon capture
Authors: Renita A. Annam , Sivasubramanian V.
Published: November 2019

Computational chemistry is invaluable in calculating macroscopic and microscopic details of systems application in chemical industries which are involved in carbon capture through precombustion, post-combustion and oxy combustion technologies. This review discusses the role of computational chemistry for adsorption studies of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) which can be utilized for carbon capture. Principles of quantum mechanics–molecular mechanics are used to devise the electrostatic charges and isotherm parameters on the MOFs. MOFs for carbon capture which can be compatible and which can withstand the severity in chemical industries can be effectively studied using grand canonical Monte Carlo simulation by selecting appropriate force fields. Since flue gases contain a host of other gases in addition to oxides of carbon, capture by MOFs has to be carefully modelled and the software useful for this study are mentioned in this review. The simulated adsorption isotherms should be compared with experimental adsorption isotherms to validate the study. The adsorption model for carbon dioxide adsorption on MOFs is generally reported to be type I reversible isotherm and the kinetics is in good agreement with pseudo-second-order kinetics.

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Role of zinc and copper ions in the pathogenetic mechanisms of traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer’s disease
Authors: Isaev Nickolay K. , Stelmashook Elena V. , Genrikhs Elisaveta E.
Published: November 2019

The disruption of homeostasis of zinc (Zn2+) and copper (Cu2+) ions in the central nervous system is involved in the pathogenesis of many neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Wilson’s, Creutzfeldt-Jakob, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s diseases (AD), and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The last two pathological conditions of the brain are the most common; moreover, it is possible that TBI is a risk factor for the development of AD. Disruptions of Zn2+ and Cu2+ homeostasis play an important role in the mechanisms of pathogenesis of both TBI and AD. This review attempts to summarize and systematize the currently available research data on this issue. The neurocytotoxicity of Cu2+ and Zn2+, the synergism of the toxic effect of calcium and Zn2+ ions on the mitochondria of neurons, and the interaction of Zn2+ and Cu2+ with β-amyloid (Abeta) and tau protein are considered.
BOX A-type monopyrrolic heterocycles modified via the Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction
Authors: Schulze Daniel , Klopfleisch Maurice , Görls Helmar , Westerhausen Matthias
Published: November 2019

The in vivo oxidation of heme yields bilirubin which is further degraded to the bilirubin oxidation end products (BOXes) that are biologically highly active. To study the mode of action and fate of (Z)-2-(4-methyl-5-oxo-3-vinyl-1,5-dihydro-2H-pyrrol-2-ylidene)acetamide (BOX A), the Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction allows to introduce various alkenyl- and aryl-substituents in 3-position of the (Z)-2-(4-methyl-5-oxo-1,5-dihydro-2H-pyrrol-2-ylidene)acetamides (BOX A-type monopyrroles). The influence of these groups on structural and NMR-spectroscopic parameters of the central monopyrrolic system is negligible. Special focus has been given to derivatives with 3-positioned aryl substituents carrying trifluoromethyl groups for future in vivo
19F NMR studies.
NeuroEVs: Characterizing Extracellular Vesicles Generated in the Neural Domain
Authors: Fowler Christie D.
Published: November 2019

Intercellular communication has recently been shown to occur via transfer of cargo loaded within extracellular vesicles (EVs). Present within all biofluids of the body, EVs can contain various signaling factors, including coding and noncoding RNAs (e.g., mRNA, miRNA, lncRNA, snRNA, tRNA, yRNA), DNA, proteins, and enzymes. Multiple types of cells appear to be capable of releasing EVs, including cancer, stem, epithelial, immune, glial, and neuronal cells. However, the functional impact of these circulating signals among neural networks within the brain has been difficult to establish given the complexity of cellular populations involved in release and uptake, as well as inherent limitations of examining a biofluid. In this brief commentary, we provide an analysis of the conceptual and technical considerations that limit our current understanding of signaling mediated by circulating EVs relative to their impact on neural function.

Dual Perspectives Companion Paper:Extracellular Vesicles and Neurodegenerative Diseases, by Andrew F. Hill
“Time Out of Mind”
Authors: Chilcote Olivia
Published: November 2019

This article analyzes the decision of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, an unrecognized tribe from San Diego County, to petition for federal recognition through an investigation of the tribe's historical interactions with the non-Native world in colonial California. The San Luis Rey Band's pursuit of federal recognition through the Federal Acknowledgment Process is connected to a larger movement of unrecognized tribes across California to clarify their legal status, and in so doing to widen the possibilities for self-government and economic development and to secure their claims to traditional territories. Shifting the focus to coastal Southern California adds depth to our understanding of how colonization in California impacts contemporary struggles for federal recognition and draws attention to a tribal community's history and experience that is often overshadowed by those of other federally recognized tribes in the region.
Disability Orientation and Regulatory Focus in the Assistive Technology Context: A Study of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Consumers
Authors: Janger Michael
Published: November 2019

With people with disabilities (PwDs) representing 15% of the United States population, the PwD market demonstrates significant potential as a lucrative target market for businesses. Yet, empirical data is lacking on consumer behaviour among PwDs considering assistive technology products to enhance accessibility. The purpose of this study is to understand the purchase decision process through the lens of a major theory of consumer behaviour, regulatory focus. 171 deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals primarily aged 18-29 were surveyed on two empirically tested scales that measure regulatory focus and disability orientation. This survey included the viewing of a fictional advertisement about an assistive technology product. The findings supported the evidence of a relationship between disability orientation and regulatory focus. A sense of exclusion, social model acceptance, and disability pride were statistically significant predictors of either or both regulatory focus orientations with regard to assistive technology products. Also, whether the subject did/did not have a second disability was partly determinative of prevention focus. Segmentation by disability identity and regulatory focus is suggested. The findings are an important contribution to the established literature on regulatory focus, and fill a major empirical gap in marketing literature for the PwD market. The limitations to this study include the continuing theoretical evolution of disability orientation, and the limitation of the sample to a single disability type (deafness) within a single age group. Similar studies on other disability types could better establish the findings of this study.
Hyperbole as a Persuasion Tool in Political Discourse (The Case of British Politicians’ Speech)
Authors: Golubeva Tatyana
Published: November 2019

The article investigates hyperboles as a persuasion tool in British political discourse. The corpus under analysis comprises scripts of speeches by UK Permanent Representative to the UN Karen Pierce, Prime Minister Theresa May and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson which are devoted to the incident in Salisbury. The research has shown that to describe the event under study the politicians use rhetoric devices that exaggerate its social and political importance. In political discourse hyperboles have an impact on three modes of persuasion – logos, pathos and ethos, but in political communication the effectiveness of a hyperbole as a persuasion tool mainly depends on ethos, i.e. conditions of a speech act which determine the relevance of this rhetorical device and a speaker's personality. In some statements hyperboles are so efficiently embedded the communicative context that they are interpreted literally. In political discourse persuasion is often implemented through the use of hyperboles and other rhetorical devices (analogy, alliteration, anaphora, climax). The evocative character of hyperbole is key to the implementation of its persuasive function in political discourse. Under the influence of the representations evoked by hyperbole, the object of exaggerated description acquires characteristics which quantitatively and, in some cases, qualitatively differ from its real properties.
Ultrasound elastography in patients with fatty liver disease
Authors: Silva Luiza de Campos Moreira da , Oliveira Julia Teixeira de , Tochetto Sandra , Oliveira Claudia Pinto Marques Souza de , Sigrist Rosa , Chammas Maria Cristina
Published: November 2019

Abstract Hepatic steatosis, or fatty liver disease, occurs due to the accumulation of lipids in hepatocytes. When it becomes chronic, lobular inflammation develops and the disease can evolve to hepatic fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, or hepatocellular carcinoma. Early diagnosis is desirable because patients diagnosed in the early stage of the disease respond better to treatment. In the early stages of fatty liver disease, the physical examination is often unremarkable. Fatty liver disease and hepatic fibrosis can be diagnosed and monitored through laboratory tests, imaging, and biopsy. Among the imaging methods, ultrasound stands out as an effective means of diagnosing and following patients with liver disease. Ultrasound used in conjunction with elastography (ultrasound elastography) has recently shown great utility in the follow-up of such patients. Ultrasound elastography studies the degree of deformation (stiffness) of an organ or lesion, so that when there is hardening, fibrosis, or cirrhosis of the liver, those alterations are well demonstrated. In this review article, we discuss the application of the different types of ultrasound elastography for liver studies: transient elastography, point shear wave elastography, and two-dimensional shear wave elastography. Although magnetic resonance elastography may also be used in the analysis of liver fibrosis, it will not be addressed in this article.
O PROCESSO DE INSTITUCIONALIZAÇÃO DA LEI Nº. 10.639/2003 NA REDE FEDERAL DE EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL, CIENTÍFICA E TECNOLÓGICA
Authors: Fonseca Marcus Vinícius , Rocha Laura Fernanda Rodrigues da
Published: November 2019

RESUMO: Este artigo tem como objetivo a elaboração de uma análise sobre o processo de institucionalização da educação das relações étnico-raciais nas escolas que compõe a Rede Federal de Educação Profissional, Científica e Tecnológica. Para o encaminhamento da análise construímos alguns critérios de avaliação que tiveram como referência o documento relativo ao Plano Nacional de Implementação das Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a Educação das Relações Étnico-raciais e para o Ensino de História e Cultura Afro-brasileira e Africana, de 2009. Estes critérios foram aplicados em uma análise que considerou o Plano de Desenvolvimento Institucional (PDI) de cada uma das instituições selecionadas a partir de perspectivas teóricas relativas à avaliação de políticas educacionais. Isso tornou possível a constatação de que há um nível muito baixo de institucionalização da educação das relações étnico-raciais nas escolas que compõe esta modalidade de ensino.
Estudo de caso sobre o apoio institucional na gestão federal da Atenção Básica no Brasil
Authors: Guizardi Francini Lube , Passeri Leonardo , Lemos Ana Silvia Pavani , Machado Felipe Rangel de Souza
Published: November 2019

RESUMO O artigo analisou as potencialidades e os limites da função apoio institucional como estratégia para democratizar a gestão federal de políticas de saúde, a partir do campo de ação da Política Nacional de Atenção Básica, no período compreendido entre 2011 e 2015. A pesquisa adotou como perspectiva metodológica a epistemologia qualitativa, com o emprego de entrevistas em profundidade, grupos focais e observação participante. Os resultados foram depurados por meio de dois ciclos interpretativos: no primeiro, mapearam-se atribuições, modos de inserção, estratégias de intervenção e organização do processo de trabalho; no segundo, exploraram-se os padrões institucionais presentes na experiência. O referencial teórico do estudo foi baseado na abordagem ergológica e no conceito de instituição, conforme tradição do institucionalismo francês. Observou-se que a estratégia de apoio institucional engendrou e fortaleceu redes sociotécnicas, produzindo maior acesso a recursos e compartilhamento do processo decisório da política pública, com potenciais relevantes de intervir em sua democratização. Contudo, a necessidade de implementação de programas prioritários requisita ser mais bem equacionado no desenho dessa estratégia de gestão.
Preparation of gluten-free crab nugget (Ucidescordatus) with added fiber
Authors: Silva Elen Vanessa Costa da , Silva Maria Deyonara Lima da
Published: November 2019

ABSTRACT: Crab meat is rich in nutrients such as polyunsaturated fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins. Its catch is one of the most important fishing modalities in the North Brazilian state of Pará; however,crab is under utilized in the food industry and mainly sold as fresh meat. The study aimed to develop three formulations of gluten-free crab nuggets with added fiber. To reduce the cost of the final product, three formulations(F1, F2, and F3) were developed by the addition of rice flour at 0% (F1), 15% (F2), and 30% (F3) as a partial replacement of crab meat. Physicochemical and microbiological analyses were performed according to the legislation. In sensory intent analysis, F1 and F2 stood out in relation to F3, butall formulations were well accepted. The cost per unit of the formulations was 0.37 Brazilian reals (R$) for F1, R$ 0.27 for F2, and R$ 0.24 for F3; the formulations obtained a 90.47% yield. For fibers, the same result (0.96 g-dry basis) was obtained for all three formulations.
Vaccination against influenza among pregnant women in southern Brazil and associated factors
Authors: Mendoza-Sassi Raúl Andrés , Linhares Angélica Ozório , Schroeder Franciane Maria Machado , Maas Nathalia Matties , Nomiyama Seiko , César Juraci Almeida
Published: November 2019

Abstract This article aims to identify the prevalence and factors associated with influenza vaccination in pregnant women. This is a cross-sectional study conducted in a municipality in the southernmost region of Brazil, which included all women giving birth in 2016. The outcome was having received the vaccine against influenza during pregnancy. Sociodemographic, behavioral and prenatal care characteristics and morbidities were analyzed. The analysis included sample description, the prevalence of vaccination for each independent variable and a multivariate analysis. Two thousand six hundred ninety-four pregnant women were interviewed, of which 53.9% reported having been vaccinated. Factors associated with increased prevalence of vaccination were mother’s higher schooling, prenatal care, tetanus vaccination and prenatal care performed in a public service. On the other hand, prenatal care onset after the first quarter reduced the prevalence of vaccination. The results point to the need to reinforce the importance of vaccination against influenza among pregnant women and among health professionals, regardless of the severity of the current epidemiological setting.
Fear or Humour in anti-smoking campaigns? Impact on perceived effectiveness and support for tobacco control Policies
Authors: Reis Eduardo Silva , Arriaga Patrícia Paula Lourenço e , Postolache Octavian Adrian
Published: November 2019

Abstract Several anti-smoking campaigns have been used for decades to reduce smoking consumption. However, so far, there is no consensus regarding the effectiveness of inducing distinct emotions in reducing smoke consumption. This study tested the effects of two types of anti-smoking ads, inducing fear or humor, on emotions, perceived effectiveness, support for tobacco control policies, urges to smoke, and susceptibility to smoke. Participants (N = 108; 54 smokers) of both genders were randomly assigned to one of the two following emotion ads condition: fear (N = 52) or humor (N = 56). During exposure, the continuous flow of their emotions by self-report and physiologically was collected. Measures of ads impact on emotions, perceived effectiveness, urges and susceptibility to smoking, and support for tobacco policies were applied after exposure. The results have shown that fear ads were perceived as more effective and reduced the urges to smoke in smokers. Non-smokers were more supportive of tobacco control policies. In conclusion, this study showed that fear campaigns can reduce the urge to smoke among smokers and are perceived to be more effective. This perceived effectiveness can be partially explained by feelings of fear, regardless the other emotions it also triggers, and of the smoking status.
Reforma e contrarreforma psiquiátrica: análise de uma crise sociopolítica e sanitária a nível nacional e regional
Authors: Nunes Mônica de Oliveira , Lima Júnior João Mendes de , Portugal Clarice Moreira , Torrenté Maurice de
Published: November 2019

Resumo Este artigo aborda as mudanças político-legais e assistenciais no âmbito das políticas públicas de saúde mental no Brasil, demonstrando seus efeitos de Contrarreforma Psiquiátrica. Com base em uma análise documental, foi possível explicitar as tensões geradas nesse processo, com suas repercussões sobre a Reforma Psiquiátrica Brasileira, enquanto processo complexo, especialmente sobre a Rede de Atenção Psicossocial. É discutido, como um caso paradoxal de Contra-Contrarreforma, o exemplo do estado da Bahia, pela sua recente proposta de fechamento dos hospitais psiquiátricos, na direção de uma anunciada intenção de desinstitucionalização das pessoas internadas, que não coincide com o momento da mudança de política de saúde mental brasileira. Conclui-se que o risco de aprofundamento da crise sanitária, social e econômica em todo o território nacional demanda o incremento de medidas de advocacy e mobilização, no sentido de evitar perdas de mecanismos de proteção social, o que também contempla a saúde mental, que simultaneamente se coloca como ameaça aos direitos humanos e à inclusão de pessoas em sofrimento psíquico, mas também como uma oportunidade de reimpulsionar uma reforma que estava em pleno devir.
Indicadores hospitalares de acesso e efetividade e crise econômica: análise baseada nos dados do Sistema Único de Saúde, Brasil e estados da região Sudeste, 2009-2018
Authors: Martins Mônica , Lima Sheyla Maria Lemos , Andrade Carla Lourenço Tavares de , Portela Margareth Crisóstomo
Published: November 2019

Resumo No contexto de crise e restrições de recursos é razoável supor o agravamento de fragilidades do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), como desigualdades regionais, subfinanciamento e problemas na qualidade do cuidado. Este estudo explorou a aplicação de indicadores de acesso e efetividade, facilmente compreensíveis e calculados, passíveis de refletir a crise na rede hospitalar. Cinco indicadores extraídos do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares, relativos ao Brasil e a estados da Região Sudeste, foram analisados no período de 2009-2018: internações resultantes em morte; internações cirúrgicas resultantes em morte; cirurgias eletivas no total das internações cirúrgicas; próteses de quadril na população de idosos; e angioplastias na população de 20 anos ou mais. Utilizaram-se gráficos de controle estatístico para a comparação dos indicadores entre estados, antes e a partir de 2014. No Brasil, as mortes hospitalares tiveram um leve crescimento enquanto que as mortes cirúrgicas uma queda; as cirurgias eletivas e próteses de quadril também diminuíram. No Sudeste, o Rio de Janeiro apresentou os piores resultados, em especial a queda de cirurgias eletivas. Os resultados ilustram o potencial dos indicadores para monitorar efeitos da crise sobre o cuidado hospitalar.
Crise e federalismo: tendências e padrões regionais das receitas e despesas em saúde dos estados brasileiros
Authors: Contarato Priscilla Caran , Lima Luciana Dias de , Leal Rodrigo Mendes
Published: November 2019

Resumo O estudo tem como objetivo analisar as tendências e os padrões regionais das receitas e despesas em saúde dos estados brasileiros no período de 2006 a 2016. Trata-se de estudo exploratório e descritivo com base em dados secundários de abrangência nacional e indicadores selecionados. Verificou-se crescimento da receita corrente líquida per capita para o conjunto dos estados e regiões, com quedas em anos específicos associadas às crises de 2008-2009 e de 2015-2016. A despesa em saúde per capita apresentou tendência de crescimento, mesmo em momentos de crise econômica e queda da arrecadação. Observou-se diversidade de fontes e heterogeneidade de receitas e despesas em saúde, e impactos diferenciados da crise sobre os orçamentos estaduais das regiões. Os resultados sugerem o efeito protetor relacionado à vinculação constitucional da saúde, aos compromissos e prioridades de gastos, e aos mecanismos de compensação de fontes de receitas do federalismo fiscal nas despesas em saúde dos estados. Contudo, permanecem desafios para a implantação de um sistema de transferências que diminua as desigualdades e estabeleça maior cooperação entre os entes, em um contexto de austeridade e fortes restrições ao financiamento público da saúde no Brasil.
A crise econômica e a atenção primária à saúde no SUS da cidade do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Authors: Melo Eduardo Alves , Mendonça Maria Helena Magalhães de , Teixeira Márcia
Published: November 2019

Resumo Este artigo aborda a crise na atenção primária à saúde do sistema público de saúde da cidade do Rio de Janeiro, a partir de 2018. Tal município teve forte expansão da atenção primária desde 2009, adotando Organizações Sociais para a contratação de profissionais e gerenciamento dos serviços, qualificando a infraestrutura das unidades e priorizando a medicina de família e comunidade, além de adotar práticas gerenciais como normatizações de ofertas, avaliação e remuneração por desempenho, “marketing”, dentre outras. Diante da recente crise econômica, a decisão do gestor municipal foi de reduzir equipes de saúde da família, considerando a atual Política Nacional de Atenção Básica e argumentando ser possível otimizar recursos (fazendo mais com menos). Neste processo, enfrentou resistências, que não foram suficientes para freá-lo. Pela ressonância desta cidade (segunda maior do Brasil e com destaque na imprensa nacional) e tomando como base documentos públicos e formulações sobre a gestão, a crise expressa na atenção básica deste município foi problematizada em torno das implicações da adoção de Organizações Sociais na sustentabilidade dos serviços, da condução dos processos de gestão e suas racionalidades bem como da atuação política de agentes sociais em defesa do SUS e da atenção primária em particular.
Consenso e pactuação regional entre gestores do SUS no nordeste do Brasil
Authors: Biscarde Daniela Gomes dos Santos , Vilasbôas Ana Luiza Queiroz , Trad Leny Alves Bonfim
Published: November 2019

Resumo Analisou-se a construção do consenso e da pactuação entre gestores do Sistema Único de Saúde em Comissões Intergestores Regionais de dois cenários metropolitanos, mediante estudo de casos múltiplos para análise comparativa entre a Região Metropolitana de Fortaleza-Ceará e a Região Metropolitana de Salvador-Bahia. O referencial teórico utilizado fundamentou-se na obra de Mário Testa e na Teoria da Ação Comunicativa de Habermas. A produção de dados combinou análise documental, entrevistas com gestores das instâncias estaduais, municipais e federal, com a observação direta de reuniões de Comissão Intergestores Regional, Conselho Estadual de Saúde, Comissão Intergestores Bipartite, reuniões entre nível central e regional, além de reuniões ampliadas do Conselho de Secretarias Municipais de Saúde, nos dois estados. Os problemas relativos à Programação Pactuada e Integrada e ao subfinanciamento do SUS foram os pontos comuns nos cenários estudados. Tais problemas estão imbricados e interferem de modo importante nas relações interinstitucionais entre os municípios, apontando a disputa por recursos como um entrave para a construção do consenso e da pactuação, pautados no diálogo e no entendimento entre atores.
Estimativa de contaminação de águas subterrâneas e superficiais por agrotóxicos em área sucroalcooleira, Santa Rita/PB, Brasil
Authors: Ismael Luara Lourenço , Rocha Elisângela Maria Rodrigues
Published: November 2019

Resumo O aumento da produtividade agrícola, em especial da produção canavieira, geralmente está associado ao uso de agrotóxicos. O risco de contaminação desses compostos nos recursos hídricos é uma preocupação para a saúde pública e ambiental. Nesse contexto, o estudo objetivou estimar o potencial de contaminação das águas subterrâneas e superficiais por agrotóxicos aplicados em uma área sucroalcooleira na região metropolitana de João Pessoa, município de Santa Rita/Paraíba. A análise foi realizada seguindo critérios propostos pela Environmental Protection Agency - EPA e índice de GUS (águas subterrâneas) e pelo método de GOSS (águas superficiais). Como resultados da estimativa de contaminação das águas subterrâneas, observou-se que dos 25 princípios ativos avaliados pelos métodos (EPA e GUS), 52% apresentaram tendência de contaminação potencial. Quanto ao risco de contaminação das águas superficiais, a maioria dos princípios ativos possuía uma maior tendência de transporte de suas moléculas dissolvidas em água e transportadas por meio do carreamento das águas da chuva. Assim, pode-se concluir que há a necessidade de implantação de programas de monitoramento ambiental e de medidas voltadas à proteção da saúde pública.
Risco gestacional e desigualdades sociais: uma relação possível?
Authors: Garcia Érica Marvila , Martinelli Katrini Guidolini , Gama Silvana Granado Nogueira da , Oliveira Adauto Emmerich , Esposti Carolina Dutra Degli , Santos Neto Edson Theodoro dos
Published: November 2019

Resumo O objetivo do estudo é analisar a associação entre as desigualdades sociais e o risco gestacional em regiões administrativas do estado do Espírito Santo. Estudo transversal, com base em duas regiões administrativas do estado do Espírito Santo. A amostra foi composta por 1.777 mulheres que realizaram o pré-natal nos municípios da Região Metropolitana da Grande Vitória (RMGV-ES) e Microrregião de São Mateus internadas nos estabelecimentos da rede pública de saúde, por ocasião do parto, entre 2010 e 2012/2013. Realizou-se Regressão Logística Multivariada para testar a associação entre variáveis sociais e risco gestacional. As variáveis que apresentaram nível de significância menor que 20% no teste Qui-quadrado foram utilizadas para o modelo final, permanecendo aquelas com significância menor que 5%. Encontrou-se associação entre alto risco gestacional e o local de moradia da mulher na RMGV-ES (OR = 1,74; IC 95% 1,32-2,28), a chefia da mulher na família (OR = 3,03; IC 95% 1,64-5,61), a escolaridade da chefia familiar menor que cinco anos (OR = 1,58; IC 95% 1,14-2,20) e o recebimento do benefício social “Bolsa Família” (OR = 1,46; IC 95% 1,04-2,03). Apesar de algumas variáveis sociais comporem a classificação do risco gestacional, outros fatores sociais revelaram-se como produtores do risco gestacional.
Adesão de adolescentes com fibrose cística a terapia de reposição enzimática: fatores associados
Authors: Ferreira Danielle Portella , Chaves Célia Regina Moutinho de Miranda , Costa Ana Carolina Carioca da
Published: November 2019

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar a prevalência e os fatores associados à adesão a terapia de reposição enzimática em adolescentes com Fibrose cística. Estudo transversal, descritivo e observacional. Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos e clínicos. Os instrumentos utilizados para avaliar adesão foram: questionário de Morisky-Green e a dispensação de medicação na farmácia e para os fatores associados, entrevista com questionário estruturado. Foram entrevistados 44 adolescentes. Segundo o método de análise de dispensação da farmácia e o questionário de Morisky-Green, encontramos uma adesão de 45,5% e 11,4%, respectivamente. A maior adesão foi observada naqueles com diagnóstico precoce e a menor nos adolescentes mais velhos e nas meninas. Os fatores com a maior prevalência de não adesão foram: não levar as enzimas ao comer fora de casa, tomar enzimas somente nas grandes refeições, função pulmonar normal, com obstrução grave e muito grave. A prevalência de adesão a enzima foi pequena. Informações relacionadas à doença e ao tratamento devem ser aprimoradas, principalmente em adolescentes mais velhos e com comprometimento da função pulmonar, com criação de estratégias e estudos longitudinais para identificar fatores que interferem na adesão.
Assessment of interspecific interactions between the invasive red-claw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) and the Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus)
Authors: Chivambo S. , Mussagy A. , Barki A.
Published: November 2019

Abstract The Australian red-claw crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus, has been introduced for aquaculture purposes worldwide and consequently colonized natural environments, where it might cause ecosystem services losses or adversely affect native species and the local environment. This species was first found in Pequenos Libombos Reservoir in Maputo Province, Southern Mozambique in the late 2009 and is linked to reduction in tilapia fisheries. This study, conducted in 2015 under controlled conditions, aimed to assess the interspecific relationships between the Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) and the alien crayfish. For both species, no significant differences in growth and survival rates were found between animals reared in the presence versus the absence of heterospecifics, indicating no direct deleterious interspecific effects. Behavioural observations revealed that fish and crayfish competed for shelter and food. Both species reduced the foraging in the presence of heterospecifics during feeding period, in the daytime. Crayfish seemed to have an advantage in competition for shelter, suggesting that they may interfere with tilapia sheltering activity and make tilapia vulnerable to predators in natural habitats.