bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Macrognathus aureus, a new spiny eel of the M. aculeatus species group from the Upper Ayeyarwaddy River Drainage, Myanmar (Teleostei: Synbranchiformes: Mastacembelidae)
Authors: BRITZ RALF
Published: December 2018

Macrognathus aureus, new species, from the upper Ayeyarwaddy River Drainage, northern Myanmar, is distinguished from all other species of the M. aculeatus species group by the following combination of characters: rostral tooth plates 8–10, dorsal-fin spines 21–22, and a unique colour pattern consisting of a series of large white-rimmed, dark-brown to black blotches along the dorsal fin and even larger blotches along the lateral line, of which some are confluent with the dorsal series.
Revision of the Neotropical genus Carrerapyrgota Aczél (Diptera, Pyrgotidae) with the description of two new species
Authors: MELLO RAMON LUCIANO , LAMAS CARLOS JOSÉ EINICKER , RAFAEL JOSÉ ALBERTINO
Published: December 2018

The Neotropical genus Carrerapyrgota Aczél is restricted to the South America (Brazil and Argentina). The genus is composed of two previously described species, which are revised herein: C. miliaria Aczél and C. personata (Lutz & Lima). Two new Brazilian species are described: C. aczeli from São Paulo and C. bernardii from Bahia. Illustrations of the external morphology of adults and male and female terminalia are also included. An identification key to the species is presented, as well as a brief discussion of the biology and distribution of the genus.
Trissolcus radjabii n.sp. (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae), an egg parasitoid of the shield bug, Apodiphus amygdali (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) and the sunn pest, Eurygaster integriceps (Heteroptera: Scutelleridae)
Authors: IRANIPOUR SHAHZAD , JOHNSON NORMAN F.
Published: December 2018

Kozlov and Kononova (1983) classified 53 Palearctic species of the genus Trissolcus Ashmead into five groups. The presence of the hyperoccipital carina, convex frons, absence of notauli, and elongate postmarginal vein (longer than the stigmal vein) in the fore wing are characteristics delimiting the gonopsidis-group. These species differ from the flavipes-group only in the lack of notauli. Kozlov and Kononova placed three species in the gonopsidis-group: T. mentha Kozlov and Lê, T. gonopsidis (Watanabe), and T. elasmuchae (Watanabe). In a taxonomic study of the Trissolcus species of Korea and Japan, Ryu and Hirashima (1984) reported three other species with characteristics of the gonopsidis-group: T. nigripedius (Nakagawa), T. itoi Ryu and T. yamagishi Ryu. Most of these species are known only from Japan or Korea. Trissolcus elasmuchae has been observed in Ukraine and Russia as well as Japan, and T. mentha is known only from Uzbekistan.  Trissolcus antakyaensis Doganlar was described recently as an egg parasitoid of the pentatomid Rhaphigaster nebulosa (Poda) from Turkey (Doganlar 2001). It, too, fits within this gonopsidis- group. The New World species of Trissolcus were divided into three groups (Johnson 1984, 1985a, 1985b); the thyantae, basalis, and flavipes groups of Johnson are roughly equivalent to the simoni, semistriatus, and flavipes groups of Kozlov and Kononova respectively. No species of gonopsidis and oobius groups of Kozlov and Kononova have been reported in New World fauna.
Haliclystus californiensis, a “new” species of stauromedusa (Cnidaria: Staurozoa) from the northeast Pacific, with a key to the species of Haliclystus
Authors: KAHN AMANDA S. , MATSUMOTO GEORGE I. , HIRANO YAYOI M. , COLLINS ALLEN G.
Published: December 2018

We describe Haliclystus californiensis, a new species of stauromedusa from the northeast Pacific. Haliclystus californiensis differs from other species within the genus primarily by its horseshoe-shaped anchors, but also by the presence of prominent glandular pads at the base of its outermost secondary tentacles and by geographic range. It has been found from southern to northern California in coastal waters, 10 to 30 m depth. A single specimen of the species was originally described in an unpublished dissertation; nine additional specimens have been found since that time. We provide an annotated key to the known species of Haliclystus.
Taxonomy and natural history of the myrmecophilous genus Clinterocera Motschulsky, 1858 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae) from China and adjacent regions: revision of the C. jucunda species group
Authors: XU HAO , QIU JIAN-YUE , HUANG GUO-HUA
Published: December 2018

The Clinterocera jucunda species group of the genus Clinterocera Motschulsky, 1858 is revised. Fourteen species are recognized within this group, including five new species described herein: C. brevifasciata Xu & Qiu, new species from northern Vietnam and China; C. krikkeni Xu & Qiu, new species from southwestern China; C. sinensis Xu & Qiu, new species from southern China; C. velutina Xu & Qiu, new species from Hainan, China; and C. vietnamensis Xu & Qiu, new species from central Vietnam and Laos. Clinterocera nigra (Kano, 1931) is elevated to the species level. Clinterocera donckieri (Bourgoin, 1924) revised status is revalidated from the synonymy with C. davidis (Fairmaire, 1878). Two new synonyms are proposed based on examination of types and additional specimens: C. humeralis (Moser, 1902) new synonym and C. cervenkai Krajčík, 2012 new synonym are placed as junior synonyms of C. jucunda (Westwood, 1873) and C. donckieri, respectively. Lectotypes are designated for C. davidis and C. humeralis. Diagnoses and colored illustrations of most species are provided, including other four rare species, C. bicolor (Nonfried, 1893), C. ishikawai (Kurosawa, 1973), C. raui (Paulian, 1961), and C. yunnana (Moser, 1911). A key and a detailed description for the species group are presented. Male genitalia, intraspecific variations, new distribution records, and natural history are given for most species. The relationship between Clinterocera and ants is discussed.
Kiekie, a new Neotropical spider genus of Ctenidae (Cteninae, Araneae)
Authors: POLOTOW DANIELE , BRESCOVIT ANTONIO D.
Published: December 2018

Kiekie gen. nov. is newly proposed to accommodate 11 Neotropical Ctenidae species. With the exception of one species from Colombia, they are all distributed in Central America. Two species are transferred from Ctenus: Kiekie sinuatipes (F.O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1897) comb. nov. from Costa Rica, and K. curvipes (Keyserling, 1881) comb. nov., with broader distribution from Mexico to Panama. Ctenus incolans (F.O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1900) is synonymized with Kiekie curvipes. Nine species are newly described. Kiekie garifuna sp. nov. was collected in Guatemala and Honduras. Four species were collected in Costa Rica: Kiekie sanjose sp. nov., K. verbena sp. nov., K. sarapiqui sp. nov., and K. griswoldi sp. nov.. Two species were collected in Panama: Kiekie barrocolorado sp. nov. and K. panamensis sp. nov.. Kiekie montanensis sp. nov. was collected in Costa Rica and Panama. Kiekie antioquia sp. nov., from Colombia, was the only species collected in South America. To support the description and further identification of the genus and its species, we provide illustrations of male and female genitalia, habitus and modified metatarsus of the male leg IV, measurements and diagnostic characters. We also provide a distributional map of the specimens herein recorded. Taxonomic changes are based in recent cladistics analysis, showing that at least two species belong to a well-supported clade, sister group of Africactenus Hyatt, 1954. We discuss the phylogenetic relationship of the group and the evolution of key morphological characters.
Pachycoris torridus (Scopoli) and P. klugii Burmeister: a comparative study of the genital morphology of two polychromatic Pachycorinae (Heteroptera, Scutelleridae)
Authors: SCHMITZ LUÍS RICARDO , BARCELLOS ALINE
Published: December 2018

Pachycoris torridus (Scopoli) and P. klugii Burmeister are two widespread, colorful and well known neotropical Pachycorinae, with partial sympatry in southern Mexico and Central America. Both species are polychromatic, which is why they each present a long list of synonyms. However, with exception of papers describing their different color morphs, there are surprisingly few works dealing with the morphology and taxonomy of these species. This paper details for the first time the genitalia of both sexes and both species. Although some color patterns are almost identical between these species, P. klugii and P. torridus can be perfectly distinguished with basis on their internal and external genitalia.
A revision of the Varta-Stymphalus generic complex of the leafhopper tribe Scaphytopiini (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) from the Old World
Authors: VIRAKTAMATH C. A.
Published: December 2018

The genus Varta Distant (type species: Varta rubrofasciata Distant) is often treated as a junior synonym of Stymphalus St l (type species: Platymetopius rubrolineatus St l). Several species from the Oriental region have been misidentified either as S. rubrolineatus (St l) or as S. rubrostriatus (Horv th). All these species are treated here as belonging to the Varta-Stymphalus generic complex and are analyzed. The genus Stymphalus is redefined to include only the type species, S. rubrolineatus (St l), and the genus is restricted to the Afrotropical region. The genus Varta is more widespread and is distributed in the Oriental and Palaearctic regions. The following new taxa are described and their distributions given in parentheses. Shivania gen. nov., S. serrata sp. nov. (type species; Kenya); Varta bifida sp. nov. (Thailand), V. japonica sp. nov. (Japan and S. China), V. longula sp. nov. (Australia and Papua New Guinea), V. sympatrica sp. nov. (S. China), Vartalapa gen. nov., V. curvata sp. nov. (China: Fujian), V. malayana sp. nov. (Malaysia), and V. robusta sp. nov. (type species; Laos and Thailand); Vartatopa gen. nov., Vartatopa bifurcata sp. nov. (type species; Thailand); Xenovarta gen. nov., X. acuta sp. nov. (type species; S. China), X. ankusha sp. nov. (China: Guangdong), X. compressa sp. nov. (Sabah), X. cylindrica sp. nov. (Cambodia and Vietnam), and X. harpago sp. nov. (Sabah and Laos). Stymphalus modesta Linnavuori is transferred to the genus Shivania. Platymetopius rubrovittatus Matsumura and Deltocephalus rubrolineatus Motschulsky are transferred to the genus Varta and the former is considered a valid species. All taxa are described and illustrated. Keys to the included genera and species are also provided.
Two new panurgine bee (Hymenoptera: Andrenidae) species from the Near- and Middle East
Authors: PATINY SÈBASTIEN
Published: December 2018

Two new species of Panurginae, Clavipanurgus gusenleitneri sp.nov. and Flavomeliturgula schwarziana sp.nov., are described from Near and Middle East. Their morphological characteristics and geographical distributions are discussed with respect to what is typical for the two genera in the concerned region.
Epsilogaster fullertoni, a new species of Epsilogaster Whitfield and Mason (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Mendesellinae) from Florida, USA
Authors: PITZ KEVIN M.
Published: December 2018

A new species of Epsilogaster recently discovered from Florida, Epsilogaster fullertoni Pitz n. sp., the third species of Epsilogaster described from the Nearctic region is described and the key to species of Epsilogaster is updated to include E. fullertoni.
A description of Harpinia karamani sp. nov. (Amphipoda: Phoxocephalidae) from the Mediterranean, with a redescription of Harpinia truncata Sars, 1891
Authors: KING RACHAEL A.
Published: December 2018

A new species of Harpinia was discovered in Mediterranean specimens identified as Harpinia truncata Sars, held in collections at Museo Civico di Storia Naturale, Verona. Examination of the Verona material proved that this species (Harpinia karamani sp. nov.) is morphologically distinct from Harpinia truncata, which has an arctic/boreal distribution. Further, in examination of material of Harpinia truncata from near its type locality, a rare male specimen was discovered. Herein, Harpinia karamani sp. nov. is described, illustrated and differentiated from H. truncata and the male of H. truncata is described for the first time.
Estimation of the Variability of Mesoscale Energy Spectra with Three Years of COSMO-DE Analyses
Authors: Selz Tobias , Bierdel Lotte , Craig George C.
Published: December 2018

Research on the mesoscale kinetic energy spectrum over the past few decades has focused on finding a dynamical mechanism that gives rise to a universal spectral slope. Here we investigate the variability of the spectrum using 3 years of kilometer-resolution analyses from COSMO configured for Germany (COSMO-DE). It is shown that the mesoscale kinetic energy spectrum is highly variable in time but that a minimum in variability is found on scales around 100 km. The high variability found on the small-scale end of the spectrum (around 10 km) is positively correlated with the precipitation rate where convection is a strong source of variance. On the other hand, variability on the large-scale end (around 1000 km) is correlated with the potential vorticity, as expected for geostrophically balanced flows. Accordingly, precipitation at small scales is more highly correlated with divergent kinetic energy, and potential vorticity at large scales is more highly correlated with rotational kinetic energy. The presented findings suggest that the spectral slope and amplitude on the mesoscale range are governed by an ever-changing combination of the upscale and downscale impacts of these large- and small-scale dynamical processes rather than by a universal, intrinsically mesoscale dynamical mechanism.
How Long Does a 15-Year Drought Last? On the Correlation of Rare Events
Authors: Rhee George , Salazar Jimmy , Grigg Corwin
Published: December 2018

Communities reliant upon the Colorado River system are at risk of water shortages because of fluctuations of the river’s streamflows. The solution to the water supply problem for the Colorado River system lies within a quantitative understanding of these fluctuations during droughts. Streamflow data (direct and inferred) for the Colorado River extend back approximately 1200 years through the analysis of tree-ring records (Meko et al.; Woodhouse et al.). We further analyze these data using a mathematical model to present estimates for the future water supply of the Colorado River by comparing measured streamflows of the past century with the yearly tree-ring data of the Colorado River. We estimate that the Colorado River system’s reservoirs lack enough stored water reserves to last through the current drought, which has been ongoing since 2000. If true, it is essential to reevaluate the way water is used and stored for the Colorado River. The methods presented are relevant to any river system whose streamflow statistics are Gaussian.
A specific protocol of autologous bone marrow concentrate and platelet products versus exercise therapy for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial with 2 year follow-up
Authors: Centeno Christopher , Sheinkop Mitchell , Dodson Ehren , Stemper Ian , Williams Christopher , Hyzy Matthew , Ichim Thomas , Freeman Michael
Published: December 2018

Background

Cell-based therapies have shown promise for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA). The current study compared exercise therapy to autologous bone marrow concentrate (BMC) and platelet products for knee OA treatment.

Methods

Patients with symptomatic knee OA (N = 48) were randomized into either an exercise therapy control group or treatment group with injection of autologous BMC and platelet products. Patients in the control group could crossover to BMC treatment after 3 months. Clinical outcomes were documented at baseline and at 6-weeks, 3, 6, 12 and 24 months, including the Knee Society Score (KSS), Pain Visual Analogue Scale, Short Form-12 Scales (SF-12), and Lower Extremity Activity Scale (LEAS).

Results

All patients in the exercise group crossed over to receive BMC treatment after 3 months (N = 22 crossover). At 3 months, KSS-knee, SF-12 Physical, and LEAS improved significantly in the crossover group compared to exercise, similar to significant improvements on KSS-knee and LEAS for the treatment group (N = 26) compared to exercise group at 3 months. After BMC treatment, patients’ clinical outcome scores (except SF-12 Mental Health), were significantly improved through the 2-year follow-up compared to baseline. No serious adverse events were reported.

Conclusion

The use of image-guided percutaneous BMC with platelet products yielded better results than exercise therapy as an effective alternative therapy for patients with symptomatic moderate to moderate-severe osteoarthritis of the knee.

Trial registrationNCT02034032.https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02034032. Registered 13 January 2014
INFLUENCE OF THE MASSIVENESS OF INFECTION OF THE GENITAL TRACT WITH UROGENITAL MYCOPLASMAS ON THE COURSE AND OUTCOMES OF PREGNANCY IN WOMEN OF THE AMUR REGION
Authors: Власова Марина , Vlasova Marina , Супрун Стефания , Suprun Stefaniya , Морозова Ольга , Morozova Olga , Талаева Н , Talaeva N
Published: December 2018

In order to study the role of urogenital mycoplasmas on the course and outcomes of pregnancy, depending on its quantitative assessment using the real-time PCR, 159 rural women of the Amur region were examined. Infection with Ureaplasma species (spp.) was revealed in 51.2% of cases, among them in clinically significant concentrations (in the form of monoinfection or in combination with other opportunistic microorganisms) it was found in 39.0% of cases. Mycoplasma hominis in clinically significant concentration was determined in 15.1% of pregnant women, among them in 8.8% it was in combination with Ureaplasma spp. The effects of massive infection of the genital tract with urogenital mycoplasmas on the course and outcomes of pregnancy were evaluated in 85 patients. Four groups of pregnant women were formed according to the results of clinical and laboratory examinations. Group 1 (n=19) included pregnant women with convenional normocenosis (Lactobaccilus spp. ≥106 GE/mL, Ureaplasma spp ≥104 GE/mL); group 2 (n=23) included patients with identified urogenital mycoplasma (Ureaplasma spp and Mycoplasma hominis) in clinically significant concentrations in combination with other opportunistic microorganisms (Streptococcus agalactiae, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus spp., Gardnerella vaginalis, Bacteroides spp. and others). Pregnant women with vaginal dysbiosis (Lactobacillus sp. ≤106 GE/mL) and the absence of urogenital mycoplasmas were included in group 3 (n=13). The control group included 30 pregnant women with normal vaginal flora and the absence of urogenital mycoplasmas. The exclusion criteria were the identification of unconditional pathogens (Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, Mycoplasma genitalium) and the activation of herpesvirus infections (HSV and CMV). As a result of the study, pregnant women in the main groups were 4.7-7 times more often to be diagnosed with fetal growth retardation syndrome; 2.0–3.2 times more often to have placental insufficiency compared with subjects in the control group. Premature birth in women of group 1 was registered 3.3 times more often than in the control group. In the same group, there was a tendency to increase the number of pregnant women with a long anhydrous period and premature discharge of amniotic fluid.
COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF SUCCINIC ACID AND REAMBERIN IN THE OXIDATIVE STRESS IN EXPERIMENT
Authors: Симонова Наталья , Simonova Natalya , Доровских Владимир , Dorovskikh Vladimir , Кропотов А , Kropotov A , Котельникова М , Kotel'nikova M , Штарберг Михаил , Shtarberg Mikhail , Майсак А , Maysak A , Чернышева А , Chernysheva A , Кабар М , Kabar M
Published: December 2018

The search and development of methods for correction of oxidative stress in conditions of exposure to adverse environmental factors is an actual problem of modern medicine. In experimental conditions the possibility to correct free radical lipid oxidation of rats’ organism membranes was studied with the introduction of the succinic acid and of the succinate containing medication called Reamberin (Polysan, St. Petersburg). The animals were divided into 4 groups and each of them had 20 rats: the group with intact animals which were held in standard conditions of vivarium; the control group in which rats were exposed to ultraviolet radiation during three minutes daily; the experimental group in which before ultraviolet radiation animals had a daily intraabdominal intake of the succinic acid in a dose of 100 mg/kg; the experimental group in which before ultraviolet radiation animals had a daily intraabdominal intake of Reamberin in a dose of 100 mg/kg (20 ml/kg). It was found out that in the blood of experimental animals a daily ultraviolet radiation during three minutes contributes to the increase of lipid hydroperoxides level (by 48-53%), of diene conjugate (by 43-48%), and of malonic dialdehyde (by 48-61%) against the decrease of antioxidant system activity in the blood of intact animals. The introduction of the succinic acid to rats contributes to the significant decrease in the blood of lipid hydroperoxides by 15-16%, of diene conjugates by 9-16%, and of malonic dialdehyde by 15% in comparison with the rats of the control group. The introduction of the succinate containing Reamberin to rats in the conditions of oxidative stress contributes to the significant decrease of lipid hydroperoxides in the blood by 27-28%, of diene conjugates by 23-28%, and of malonic dialdehyde by 26-29% in comparison with the rats of the control group. While analyzing the effect of the succinate containing drugs on the activity of the components of antioxidant system it was shown that the level of ceruloplasmin in the blood of animals was significantly higher by 25-32%, of vitamin E by 28-33% in comparison with the rats of the control group. So, the application of the succinate containing antioxidants in the conditions of ultraviolet radiation under experiment leads to the stabilization of the processes of peroxidation against the increase of antioxidant system activity. The intraabdominal introduction in laboratory animals of Reamberin in a dose of 100 mg/kg of succinate prevents the accumulation of lipoperoxidation products and increases the activity of main components of the antioxidant system in rats’ blood plasma, which indirectly exceeds similar effect of succinic acid in a dose of 100 mg/kg in the conditions of oxidative stress.
THE CASE OF RESPIRATORY MYCOPLASMOSIS IN A FAMILY IN AUTUMN-WINTER SEASON OF MORBIDITY INCREASE
Authors: Наговицына Елена , Nagovitsyna E , Книжникова Е , Knizhnikova E , Полубарцева В , Polubarceva V , Лебедько Ольга , Lebedko Olga
Published: December 2018

A brief review on the epidemiology, clinical picture, diagnostic assessment and treatment of respiratory mycoplasmosis in children is presented. Based on the data offered by the pediatric department of the clinical unit and on examination results given by the laboratory of molecular genetic research methods, the peculiarities of mycoplasmosis extension among children in Khabarovsk in recent years have been noted. The example of the case of mycoplasmosis infection in a family, when 3 out of 4 members of the same family were diagnosed with one of the most serious forms of respiratory mycoplasmosis – community-acquired pneumonia, is described. Different variants of the major disease course depending on the age, premorbid background and therapy are described. The efficiency of the use of macrolides for the treatment of Mycoplasma pneumonia under significant etiological verification of the pathogen using PCR is described.
PROGESTERONE RECEPTORS: A REPRODUCTIVE ROLE
Authors: Довжикова Инна , Dovzhikova Inna , Андриевская Ирина , Andrievskaya Irina , Петрова Ксения , Petrova Kseniya
Published: December 2018

The article presents modern data on the mechanism of progesterone action. Genomic and non-genomic ways of hormone action realized through different types of receptors (nuclear and membrane-associated) are considered. In addition, auxiliary proteins are described; in their functioning ATP binding plays an important role. It is emphasized that the specific effects of progesterone in various tissues depend on the set of receptors and their co-regulators. A special emphasis is made on the functions of the progesterone receptors in the endometrium and myometrium. The results of the study of progesterone receptors in placenta are summarized. It was concluded that there is a necessity in the further research of progesterone receptors in complicated pregnancy with a decrease in the implementation of progesterone effects.
FOLATE CYCLE: PATHOGENETIC MECHANISMS OF PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS (REVIEW)
Authors: Ларина Татьяна , Larina Tatyana , Супрун Стефания , Suprun Stefaniya
Published: December 2018

The problem of prevention of complicated course of pregnancy and childbirth takes a leading place in modern obstetrics and perinatology. The authors conducted a profound analysis of numerous clinical studies in the area of folate metabolism in general, its role in the reproductive health of women, gestational complications, and the formation of fetal pathology. The significance of folic acid deficiency which is related to diet peculiarities, to insufficient enzymes intake, as well as to defects in folate exchange genes, which determine the reduced enzyme activity, is evaluated. In recent years, there has been much evidence that mutant homozygous (TT) and heterozygous (CT) genotypes are much more common among women with complicated pregnancies. Genetic deficiency of the key enzyme of the folate cycle – methylene-tetra-hydro-folate-reductase (MTHFR) is one of the reasons of hyperhomocysteinemia that has a pronounced toxic effect, damages the endothelial lining of the blood vessels and triggers a disorder of the processes of coagulation. Hyperhomocysteinemia has a big influence on the development of pregnancy complications, which depend on microcirculation, starting with spontaneous miscarriage in the first trimester of pregnancy and ending with preeclampsia, premature placental abruption and intrauterine fetal death. The consequences of the folate cycle problems at different stages can be congenital malformations of the fetus, especially defects of the neural tube. The importance of folic acid in the pathogenetic mechanisms of anemia is described. An interesting question is the role of low-functional alleles of folate genes in reproductive function disorders: under condition of infertility and miscarriage. The presented literature review is a reasonable conclusion for the need of further study of folate metabolism, taking into account genetic predisposition and other components.
Internato de enfermagem na atenção básica: desafios da sua efetividade
Authors: Rodrigues Heluana Cavalcante , Dias Maria Socorro de Araújo , Aragão Antônia Eliana Araújo , Silva Maria Adelane Monteiro da , Gomes Diógenes Farias , Brito Maria da Conceição Coelho
Published: December 2018

Objetivo: analisar os desafios para a efetividade da formação do internato em enfermagem na Atenção Básica, a partir dos discursos coletivos dos atores envolvidos. Método: estudo exploratório-descritivo, que ocorreu entre março de 2013 e janeiro de 2015. Teve sua investigação no Internato de Enfermagem na Atenção Básica de duas Universidades do Nordeste brasileiro. Participaram sete discentes, três docentes e seis preceptores, selecionados a partir de critérios pré-estabelecidos. Utilizou o Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo, com o apoio do Quantiqualisoft©. Resultados: foram identificados, como principais desafios para a efetividade do internato, a interligação entre teoria e prática e a integração ensino-serviço, as quais foram entendidas como desafios do seio educacional e estrutural, o que denotou a necessária participação do sistema de saúde pública. Conclusão: evidenciou-se a necessidade de reestruturação dos internatos, destacando a construção de uma agenda de compromisso e deveres entre universidade e gestão municipal.
Vivências de idosas alcoolistas: contribuições para a enfermagem gerontológica
Authors: Viegas Rejane de Fátima Parada , Siqueira Janaina Moreno de , Donato Marilurde , Mauro Maria Yvone Chaves , Farias Sheila Nascimento Pereira de , Silva Beatriz Gomes da
Published: December 2018

Objetivo: identificar as causas do uso abusivo de bebidas alcoólicas por idosos. Método: pesquisa qualitativa, utilizou-se o método história de vida para relatar vivência de idosos alcoolista. A amostra foi composta de 22 idosos, a coleta de dados foi realizada em 2007 e 2008, em um albergue público de Campo Grande e três grupos de AA de Jacarepaguá, todos em bairros do Rio de Janeiro. O projeto foi aprovado por Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. As entrevistas foram gravadas em mp3 e na análise de dados, procedeu-se a transcrição das gravações dos depoimentos. Resultados: dos depoimentos emergiram a categoria – os bastidores do alcoolismo na velhice e as subcategorias – a família como causa primária e a influência social. Conclusão: é necessário implementar política de educação e de saúde para prevenção, tratamento e reabilitação do alcoolismo, também entre idosos, visando à redução de danos e melhor qualidade de vida.
SOARES, M. T. M., História e ficção em Paul Ricoeur e Tucídides, Coimbra, IUC, 2016, 641 pp. ISBN: Digital 978-989-26-1296-6
Authors: Sebastiani Breno Battistin
Published: December 2018

Recensão
Medea en el aire
Authors: Míguez Barciela Aida
Published: December 2018

Se propone una reconsideración de la llamada polémica antisofística a la luz de la crítica interna a los sabios tal como se plantea en la «Medea» de Eurípides.La oposición de las figuras protagonistas tiene que ver con el lema «sofístico» «hacer fuerte el decir débil». Se sostiene que, si bien el acto de Medea pone aldecir débil en su sitio, o sea, en su condición dependiente y secundaria respecto al fuerte, la disolución –inherente tanto a la pretensión del sophistes como al proyecto polis– resulta irrefrenable.
GONZÁLEZ PONCE, F. J., GÓMEZ ESPELOSÍN, F. J. y CHÁVEZ REINO, A. L. (eds.), La letra y la carta. Descripción verbal y representación gráfica en los diseños terrestres grecolatinos. Estudios en honor de Pietro Janni, Sevilha, Universidad de Sevilla.
Authors: Gil Mantas Vasco
Published: December 2018

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Bullying in The Age of The Wall: Trump and the digital radicalisation towards Latino students in the US
Authors: Ramírez-Plascencia David
Published: December 2018

This study seeks to examine the role of social media in the construction and circulation of extremist narratives; in particular, to understand how these narratives encourage harassment against Latino students in the United States of America. Fieldwork will be addressed toward studying posts, comments and news shared on Facebook in both English and Spanish. The narrative method was chosen as the main frame for selecting and analysing data. This methodology affords the option of giving a voice to actors with direct involvement in the events. Hence, this project will focus on analysing a variety of points of view, from democrats to republicans, and from people against and in favour of migration. The results reveal that, in these extremist digital narratives, traditional and new forms of harassment towards minorities converge, and that, to diminish traditional and virtual bullying, innovative and wide-ranging approaches should be implemented.
Cofilin-1 as a potential biomarker to evaluate acute kidney injury
Authors: Coşkun Abdurrahman , Ucal Yasemin , Berber Ibrahim , Çakır Ülkem , Serteser Mustafa , Moldur Derya Emel , İzzete Derelioğlu Ecenur , Yozgatlı Tahir Koray , Özpınar Aysel , Ünsal İbrahim
Published: December 2018

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a worldwide health problem and defined by rapid loss of excretory function of the kidney with the accumulation of metabolic end products. For effective treatment and prevent complications the early diagnosis of AKI is crucial. The current analytes used to diagnose AKI are not adequately sensitive and specific and therefore clinicians need new biomarkers. One of the new promising biomarker candidates of renal injury is cofilin-1. Previously, in our laboratory we isolated cofilin-1 in kidney preservation solution prior to transplantation and attempted to measure serum cofilin-1 in renal transplanted patients. However, cofilin-1 was not accurately measured in serum samples due to the methodological issues. In this mini-review, we summarized the current knowledge and concepts both in the literature and our experiences with cofilin-1 as a potential biomarker for the diagnosis and management of AKI.
Development and Application of a Multifunction True Triaxial Rock Drilling Test System
Authors: Wang Qi , Gao Hongke , Jiang Bei , Li Shucai , Gao Song , He Manchao , Zhang Chong
Published: December 2018

The real-time acquisition of the rock mass mechanical parameters and the rapid classification of the surrounding rock during the construction of an underground structure are of great value for informational construction and optimization of the parameters of the supporting structure. However, it is currently difficult to rapidly acquire rock mass mechanical parameters at construction sites. The “digital drilling rig”–based drilling test technique is an effective approach for addressing this problem. Therefore, this study develops a multifunction true triaxial rock-drilling test system (TRD system). This system can be employed to test various types of rock or fractured rock masses to determine the correlations between the drilling parameters and the rock mechanical parameters under three-dimensional confining pressure conditions. This article introduces the basic features and the composition of each component of the TRD system. Drilling tests on different types of rock specimens under various control parameter conditions are performed, and the drilling tests on sandstone specimens under different confining pressures were carried out. The test results demonstrate significant correlations between the drilling parameters and between the drilling parameters and the rock mechanical parameters during the drilling process. The drilling parameters are responsive to confining pressure. The conclusions of the correlation analysis and the stable monitoring data obtained under various test parameter conditions verify the reasonableness and effectiveness of the TRD system’s structure. This study lays the foundation for further investigations of the quantitative relationships between the drilling parameters and the rock mechanical parameters and develops a key technology that uses the drilling parameters of a “digital drilling rig” to characterize the mechanical parameters of the surrounding rock at underground construction sites.
Development and Application of a Performance Evaluation Matrix: A Case Study on Exploring the Items Considered Critical to Quality
Authors: Chen Kuen-Suan , Lii Peir-Chyi , Li Shao-Yu , Yu Chun-Min
Published: December 2018

A performance evaluation matrix is based on questionnaires collected from users or customers to pinpoint the performance of a system operation and furthermore to locate the items that need to be improved to upgrade the performance of system operations. To achieve this, this article proposes a discrimination index and applies statistics inference to deduce confidence intervals of the discrimination index. Meanwhile, we refer to Buckley’s fuzzy testing method to construct a fuzzy affiliation function and address a fuzzy evaluation criterion for exploring the items considered critical to quality to overcome the complicated problems of the questionnaires’ sampling error and interviewees’ fuzzy linguistics. The advantages of the method in this article are that it keeps the simple filling pattern of Likert’s scale and provides efficacy of data collection. Subsequently, we reduce the fuzzy linguistics and questionnaires’ sampling error by statistics inference and fuzzy hypothesis testing. Finally, we use a case study with the computer-assisted language learning system to demonstrate an application of the proposed method.
¿Actos preparatorios o pre-crímenes? ¿Penas o pre-castigos? Aproximación al fundamento de la criminalización de la preparación delictiva
Authors: Alonso Rimo Alberto
Published: December 2018

Este trabajo se orienta a mostrar que buena parte de los tipos preparatorios vigentes constituyen manifestaciones de un Derecho penal de autor y a llamar la atención sobre los serios peligros que ello implica desde la perspectiva de los principios dimanantes de un Estado democrático de Derecho. A tal efecto, se parte principalmente del ejemplo del derecho positivo español pero se alude también a la experiencia angloamericana, que refleja de manera particularmente expresiva la evolución del Derecho penal contemporáneo hacia un modelo puramente preventivo y de la peligrosidad, y se examina asimismo la regulación italiana como exponente de dicho paradigma. En la última parte del estudio se explica cuál es la justificación que, a fin de conjurar aquellos riesgos, considera el autor que habría de regir el castigo de los actos preparatorios en un sistema democrático y, al hilo de ello, se realizan algunas consideraciones sobre el contenido a otorgar, desde ese mismo prisma, al principio del hecho.
Elementos para la revisión crítica de la relación entre el derecho penal y la vigencia de los derechos fundamentales en una sociedad posmoderna
Authors: Medina Cuenca Arnel , Molina González María Del Rosario , Castro Gutiérrez Ángel Fernando
Published: December 2018

La superación de un conflicto armado y de un pasado violento en general, desde el lente de la justicia transicional, demanda no solo la judicialización de aquellas conductas delictivas consideradas no sujetas a indulto o amnistía, sino que el resultado de la rendición de cuentas que subyace al ejercicio de la acción penal en la judicialización de crímenes internacionales, debe permitir la revisión crítica de las estructuras del derecho penal ordinario, que de una u otra forma aportaron a la profundización de las causas del conflicto armado.
El interés superior de la infancia considerada indígena
Authors: Molina González María Del Rosario , Huertas Díaz Omar , Hernández García Mayte , Reyes Ramírez Lidia Del Rocío , Méndez García William
Published: December 2018

En los sistemas constitucionales modernos se han previsto y signado diversos instrumentos internacionales y creado todo un bloque jurídico en donde se prevén derechos específicos para las niñas, niños y adolescentes; en los que se establece la responsabilidad que todas las autoridades e instituciones públicas o privadas tienen sobre su bienestar, categorizada como un sector social vulnerable, el problema se agrava con una nueva categoría sospechosa de pertenencia a un grupo étnico donde se acentúan las condiciones de marginación, espacios que por mucho tiempo se ha excluido del debate jurídico, de las políticas públicas y que requiere un redimensionamiento efectivo. El presente artículo, tiene como objetivo hacer algunas aclaraciones conceptuales y jurídicas, abordaje que se realiza como estudio dogmático y normativo, referenciado desde el entorno jurídico social indígena en Oaxaca, México.
Transición y reformas del sector de seguridad: el rol actual de las FF.MM. en la experiencia comparada desde Argentina y Chile
Authors: Mejía Azuero Jean Carlo , Suárez Mendoza Angélica
Published: December 2018

Para los fines propuestos en este artículo es esencial entender que si bien es cierto, el sector militar ha sido el eje de generación de violencia en muchas partes del mundo, este no ha sido el único, ni tampoco ha generado en todas las situaciones rupturas democráticas. Es más, el sector militar, por lo menos desde mediados de los años cuarenta se concibe con toda claridad como una columna vertebral del sostenimiento de la paz internacional (Aznar, 2011b).Para este artículo se acudirá al estudio de la justicia de transición o justicia para la transición (Ambos, 2008 b), para explicar en términos ya específicos qué significa transición militar y seguridad, cuál es su alcance y cómo debería enfocarse. Para ello, se hará bajo la comprensión general de una transición militar, la cual puede entenderse igualmente dentro de la concepción más amplia de transiciones del Estado (ONU, 2012), entre ellas transiciones del sector seguridad (también conocidas como reformas al sector seguridad, lo que de paso incluye el término defensa (SSR)), luego de etapas de ruptura democrática o crisis democrática (O’Donell, 1997).
Nivel de cumplimiento de las fases del tratamiento periodontal en las clínicas odontológicas de la Universidad de Santo Tomás
Authors: Llaín Álvarez Aura Cristina , Castaño Angarita Jennifer Vanessa , Duarte Mantilla Oscar Javier , Álvarez Martínez Jhon Jairo
Published: December 2018

Objetivo: determinar el nivel de cumplimiento de las fases del tratamiento periodontal registrado en las historias clínicas de pacientes que atienden a las clínicas odontológicas de la Universidad Santo Tomás, Bucaramanga durante el 2016.Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional de corte transversal, se tuvieron en cuenta 171 historias clínicas que cumplían todos los criterios de selección, se evaluaron variables sociodemográficas, semestre del estudiante que atendía al paciente, compromiso sistémico, diagnóstico periodontal, y registro de las fases del tratamiento periodontal.Resultados: la fase de mantenimiento tuvo mayor nivel de incumplimiento (99,4%), seguida de la fase de reevaluación (98,8%). La fase higiénica presentó un incumplimiento del 57,3%. Dentro de las fases que requieren o no de su cumplimiento; la fase urgencia, evidenciada por dos personas, solo una de estas cumplió; en la fase sistémica, el 69,6% asistió a la consulta para el tratamiento periodontal y en la fase correctiva, se presentó un incumplimiento del 78,9%.Conclusión: el estudiante debe recalcar en cada atención al paciente la importancia de cumplir con cada una de las fases del tratamiento periodontal, especialmente, con la asistencia a las fases de reevaluación y mantenimiento, ya que se evidenció en estas un alto porcentaje de incumplimiento.
Determining the Genetic Architecture of Reproductive Stage Drought Tolerance in Wheat Using a Correlated Trait and Correlated Marker Effect Model
Authors: Dolferus Rudy , Thavamanikumar Saravanan , Sangma Harriet , Kleven Sue , Wallace Xiaomei , Forrest Kerrie , Rebetzke Gregory , Hayden Matthew , Borg Lauren , Smith Alison , Cullis Brian
Published: December 2018

Water stress during reproductive growth is a major yield constraint for wheat (Triticum aestivum L). We previously established a controlled environment drought tolerance phenotyping method targeting the young microspore stage of pollen development. This method eliminates stress avoidance based on flowering time. We substituted soil drought treatments by a reproducible osmotic stress treatment using hydroponics and NaCl as osmolyte. Salt exclusion in hexaploid wheat avoids salt toxicity, causing osmotic stress. A Cranbrook x Halberd doubled haploid (DH) population was phenotyped by scoring spike grain numbers of unstressed (SGNCon) and osmotically stressed (SGNTrt) plants. Grain number data were analyzed using a linear mixed model (LMM) that included genetic correlations between the SGNCon and SGNTrt traits. Viewing this as a genetic regression of SGNTrt on SGNCon allowed derivation of a stress tolerance trait (SGNTol). Importantly, and by definition of the trait, the genetic effects for SGNTol are statistically independent of those for SGNCon. Thus they represent non-pleiotropic effects associated with the stress treatment that are independent of the control treatment. QTL mapping was conducted using a whole genome approach in which the LMM included all traits and all markers simultaneously. The marker effects within chromosomes were assumed to follow a spatial correlation model. This resulted in smooth marker profiles that could be used to identify positions of putative QTL. The most influential QTL were located on chromosome 5A for SGNTol (126cM; contributed by Halberd), 5A for SGNCon (141cM; Cranbrook) and 2A for SGNTrt (116cM; Cranbrook). Sensitive and tolerant population tail lines all showed matching soil drought tolerance phenotypes, confirming that osmotic stress is a valid surrogate screening method.
Episode or hysteresis? Some theoretical and policy lessons from the crisis of 2008
Authors: Török Ádám , Konka Boglárka
Published: December 2018

The post-2008 crisis seems to have come to an end in most countries, but its long-term impacts are increasingly felt by most players of the world economy. Certain economic problems were aggravated, others created by the crisis that seems to have generated significant structural and behavioral changes in most national economies and their international relations. These lasting changes are listed, and new directions for research suggested in the present paper, using an approach combining the human, the financial and the growth dimensions.
How to counter the ten myths about work addiction?: Three postulates for future research
Authors: Malinowska Diana
Published: December 2018

Background and aim

Referring toTen myths about work addictionreviewed by Griffiths, Demetrovics, and Atroszko in theJournal of Behavioral Addiction, three postulates were proposed to apply in future research on work addiction: (a) the clinical psychology perspective, (b) the systems approach, and (c) diversified and adequate methodologies.

Methods

In a narrative review, using theoretical assumptions and empirical data, postulates were discussed against myths.

Results

The opportunities offered by the perspectives and new insights related to myths were presented.

Conclusion

It appears that the three postulates may contribute to theoretical and methodological progress in future research on work addiction.
O modo de fazer religião das mulheres que fundam suas próprias igrejas: feminismo descolonial e feminismo comunitário
Authors: Roese Anete
Published: December 2018

O texto que segue apresenta uma etnografia do modo de fazer religião das mulheres. Digo `das` mulheres para dizer daquelas que no contexto religioso contemporâneo no Brasil assumem movimentos protagônicos. Pesquisas anteriores verificaram o fenômeno das mulheres que fundam suas próprias igrejas nas periferias de grandes cidades brasileiras. Esta pesquisa se confronta com o evento de pequenas igrejas criadas por mulheres em uma cidade do interior do Rio Grande do Sul. A fundamentação teórico metodológica se pautou na etnografia feminista, na teoria descolonial e no feminismocomunitário. Os resultados da pesquisa apontam que as mulheres pastoras criam uma religião como resposta a insatisfação, perseguições e tomam a decisão de desertar de um sistema religioso de padrão patriarcal colonial moderno em que não há lugar para mulheres com habilidades de liderança, dons e poderes espirituais. Elas desertam. Neste contexto, elas criam uma ruptura e uma ‘fuga’ de um sistema religioso opressivo. Seu modo de fazer religião, o como elas fazem, implica, então, a criação de pequenos refúgios – igrejas/religiões/comunidades de proteção. Seu modo de fazer religião passa pela criação de pequenas comunidades: uma proposta político-espiritual. São comunidades que se reúnem em uma pequena casa alugada ou na própria casa da pastora; criam uma religião em chave doméstica: domesticam a religião; criam uma religião de pequenas comunidades pautadas no afeto, na proximidade, na gestão vincular. As igrejas/religiões/comunidades das pastoras serão projetos disfuncionais ao capital, como afirma Rita Segato, não coadunam com o projeto do capital, o projeto dos grandes templos e organizações religiosas. Funcionam como religiosidade doméstica, e a religiosidade doméstica precisa atender as demandas do cotidiano. Estas demandas têm a ver com trabalho/emprego, com saúde/cura, com relações vínculos/afeto/proximidade vincular-comunidade, cuidado e proteção das pessoas.