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Salicylic acid as a mitigator of water stress in black oats seeds
Authors: Oliveira Stela Alves , Santos Angelo Matheus , Beltrame Sonivaldo Ruzzene , Francisco João Paulo , Lopes Ana Daniela
Published: April 2020

Oats are a very popular grass used in crop rotation to provide organic matter, green mass and assist in the natural aeration of the soil. Agronomic factors such as acidity correction and soil fertility adjustments can be controlled, but when it comes to climatic factors, cultivation depends on favorable climate conditions for good plant development. For instance, low rainfall occurrences result in decreased percentage of germination and plant development. Water stress affects plant development. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of salicylic acid as a water stress mitigator on black oats. The experiment was carried out in the Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of Products and Microorganisms of the University of Parana. Black oats (Avena strigosa Schreb) seeds were submitted to different imbibition treatments: without imbibition, soaked in distilled water, and soaked in salicylic acid. Then, they were placed in gerbox boxes previously moistened with 6000 polyethylene glycol solution with different osmotic potentials (0.0; -0.2; -0.4; -0.6 and -0.8 MPa). The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design with four replicates. Ten days after the experiment, the following parameters were evaluated: germination percentage, germination velocity index, shoot length and radicle length. Salicylic acid at the concentration used in this study promotes a mitigating effect of water stress caused by PEG6000, increasing the germination percentage of black oat seeds.
Jatropha curcas seed tolerance to desiccation and storage at low temperatures
Authors: Dardengo Alessandra Olmo , Vieira Henrique Duarte , Deminicis Bruno Borges , Berbert Pedro Amorim , Oliveira Márcia Terezinha Ramos de
Published: April 2020

Jatropha seeds were classified according to tolerance to desiccation and storage, as a way to subsidize future propagation programs, as jatropha seed shows to be a promising oilseed for biodiesel production. The objective of this work was to study the physiological classification regarding the tolerance of physic nut seeds to desiccation and storage at low temperatures and to verify if their behavior was closer to that of seeds classified as orthodox, recalcitrant or intermediate. The seeds were harvested in the morning and sent to the Laboratory, being processed and submitted to drying, storage and emergency assessment. For seed quality analysis, the germination test and the emergence speed index were used, using a completely randomized design, with four treatments (no drying, 12% humidity, 5% humidity and 12% humidity a -20ºC for 90 days) and five repetitions. After physiological classification, it was found that seeds of physic nut are orthodox, thus can be stored at low temperature (-20ºC) and with low water content (<5%), without compromising their viability.
GRUPO OPERATIVO COM ESTUDANTES DE ENFERMAGEM: VIVÊNCIA EM UMA LIGA ACADÊMICA DE ONCOLOGIA
Authors: Rossato Lucas , Panobianco Marislei Sanches , Scorsolini-Comin Fabio
Published: April 2020

Objetivo: descrever uma atividade grupal desenvolvida em uma Liga Acadêmica de Prevenção ao Câncer. Método: relato de experiência em um grupo operativo realizado no primeiro semestre de 2019, em uma universidade pública do interior de São Paulo, com 27 graduandos do curso de Enfermagem com idades entre 17 e 25 anos, cursando entre o primeiro e o sétimo períodos letivos. Resultados: nas discussões grupais emergiram quatro temas, evidenciando aspectos do contexto de adoecimento por câncer, como estigmas, medos, anseios, fantasias, vivências do câncer como uma doença agressiva e limitante para o acometido e sua família, além de recursos de enfrentamento, como a religiosidade/espiritualidade. Conclusão: a atividade grupal desenvolvida em uma Liga Acadêmica de Prevenção ao Câncer evidenciou a importância de a oncologia ser trabalhada na formação de Enfermagem, capacitando os estudantes para lidarem com situações de intervenção e prepararem-se emocionalmente para os desafios que podem emergir nesse campo de atuação futura.
Descritores: Educação em Enfermagem. Educação em Saúde. Grupos Focais. Oncologia. Psico-Oncologia.
DESAFIOS DO ENVELHECIMENTO E A PARTICIPAÇÃO NA UNIVERSIDADE ABERTA À TERCEIRA IDADE: PERCEPÇÃO DE IDOSOS
Authors: Castilho Juliana Araújo , Medeiro Maria Olívia Sobral Fraga de , Dos Santos Jacilene Santiago do Nascimento Trindade , Amaral Juliana Bezerra do , Silva Rudval Souza da
Published: April 2020

Objetivo: analisar a percepção do idoso acerca dos desafios do envelhecimento e de sua participação na Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade. Método: pesquisa de natureza exploratório-descritiva com abordagem qualitativa, realizada com idosos participantes da Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade de uma capital brasileira. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista semiestruturada de setembro a outubro de 2016 e analisados por meio da Técnica de Análise de Conteúdo Temática. Resultados: emergiram três categorias temáticas: “envelhecimento: conquista, liberdade, oportunidade e etapa do ciclo da vida”; “o desafio de enfrentar as mudanças e o olhar da sociedade diante do envelhecimento” e “a Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade como ferramenta para enfrentar os desafios do envelhecimento”. Conclusão: a participação dos idosos no projeto Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade é uma tática positiva para as inter-relações sociais e individuais, apresentando benefícios assertivos para a sua qualidade de vida.

Descritores: Enfermagem Geriátrica. Envelhecimento. Idoso. Educação. Universidade.
Neuroglobin in Neurons of the Frontal and Parietal Cortex of White Rats in Cholestasis
Authors: Emel'yanchik S. V. , Karnyushko O. A. , Zimatkin S. M.
Published: April 2020

The aim of the study was to investigate the distribution and content of neuroglobin in the pyramidal neurons of the frontal and parietal cortex of white rats during simulated cholestasis.

Material and methods. The study included 60 outbred white male rats weighed 200–250 g. Cholestasis was simulated by ligation of the common bile duct in the porta hepatis area (main group, n=30). Animals of the control group (n=30) were performed a false operation preserving physiological bile outflow. Sections of the frontal and parietal cortex of white rats were selected for investigation. The content and distribution of neuroglobin was detected immunohistochemically on paraffin sections using mouse monoclonal primary antibodies Anti- Neuroglobin antibody (Abcam). Cytophotometric analysis was used to perform quantitative assessment of the content of the studied molecular marker; after that statistical analysis was performed.

Results. It was found that the content of neuroglobin in the pericarions of neurons of the frontal and parietal cortex modified in a wave-like mode. After ligation of the common bile duct, the content of neuroglobin significantly decreased in 2, 10 and 45 days (minimum on the 10th day) in the frontal cortex and in 90 days in the parietal cortex, and increased in 5 and 20 days of the experiment (maximum on the 20th day).

Conclusion. In cholestasis, the content of neuroglobin in the pericarions of neurons of the frontal and parietal cortex modifies in waves: a decrease is observed on the 2nd, 10th, 45th day; an increase is observed on the 5th and 20th day; a recovery is observed on the 90th day.
Gender and Typological Features of the Alveolar Process of the Maxilla
Authors: Isaev A. B. , Babazade K. Sh.
Published: April 2020

The aim of this research was to study gender and typological features of the morphometric parameters of the alveolar process of the maxilla in the mature population of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Material and methods. The study included 100 macerated mature male and female skulls reported in the certificates from the craniological collection of the fundamental museum of the department of human anatomy and medical terminology of the Azerbaijan medical university. The craniometric and variation-statistical methods were used in the study. Measurements were performed according to the generally accepted method using standard instruments for craniometry (Vernier caliper, caliper and a metal ruler). Cranial cuts in the frontal plane at the level of the upper canines, second premolars and molars were performed to measure the height and width of the alveolar ridge.

Results. The results of morphometry demonstrated that the alveolar process of the maxilla has a pronounced gender dimorphism in males and females. Thus, in men morphometric parameters of the alveolar ridge (measured at different levels) are higher than in women. The alveolar ridge is statistically higher in leptoprozopes and mesoprozopes compared with euriprozopes at all studied levels.

Conclusion. The height and width of the alveolar process of the maxilla have significant gender differences. Certain features of the width of the alveolar ridge have been detected for various forms of the facial part of the skull, but no evident relationship has been revealed.
Variant Anatomy of the Renal Arteries: a Computed Tomography Angiography Study
Authors: Kolsanov A. V. , Nazaryan A. K. , Voronin A. S. , Gelashvili O. A.
Published: April 2020

The article discusses variant anatomy of the renal arteries, potentials of three-dimensional modeling and use of these data in clinical practice. Despite a large number of studies based on both morphological and clinical approaches there is no general consensus regarding options for dividing the renal artery, the number of its branches, their topolocalization. This is due to the fact that most of the research studies are based on cadaveric material, fixed and unfixed. It is difficult to apply these data to explain medical conditions and pathologies of particular patients. Computed tomography allows performing in vivo investigation of various morphometric parameters of the renal arteries, and these findings can subsequently be used in disease diagnostics and treatment.

The aim of the study was to identify patterns of topography, linear dimensions and variant anatomy of the human renal arteries based on computed tomography angiography (CTA) with three-dimensional modeling, and to apply CTA findings in clinical practice.

Material and methods. The study included CTA images of the abdomen of 130 patients, and their threedimensional models. A hardware-software complex "Luch-S" and software complex "Avtoplan" (Russian project) were used to perform morphometric analysis. The diameter of the renal artery mouth, the level of origin of the renal artery mouths, as well as the angles between the renal arteries and the abdominal aorta were analyzed morphometrically and statistically.

Results. The authors have developed recommendations how to use three-dimensional modeling of vascular- organ complexes in patients at the stage of preoperative planning and intraoperative navigation in clinical practice. Generated dataset of personalized morphometric data can be applied to teach basic operation techniques involving possible damage to abnormal vessels, as well as training specific surgical procedures involving the kidney and its vessels in a simulation-based surgical clinic.
Topographic-Anatomical Validation of a New Method for Minimally-Invasive Extra-Cortical Osteosynthesis Using Plastinated Transverse Shoulder Cuts
Authors: Kochish A. Yu. , Starchik D. A. , Maiorov B. A. , Belen'kii I. G.
Published: April 2020

The aim of the studywas to assess capability and benefits of this method, its technical feasibility and safety regarding a damage of the most essential anatomical structures.

Material and methods.The study involved 15 natural humeral bones; their parameters - the length and shape of the plates – were measured for osteosynthesis. Bone osteosynthesis was further performed on 14 intact upper limbs taken from 7 non-fixed corpses of people died at the age of 63–77 using the discussed method; after that, the operated limbs were studied using preparating technique. Furthermore, after plate application on two shoulder sections, 12 transverse cuts with their epoxy plastination were made at three levels according to the original technology; this was followed by the preparation of histotopographic sections.

Results.The results obtained have demonstrated that for the new method of bone osteosynthesis it is advisable to use metal plates 220–260 mm long with spiral twisting clockwise for the right humerus and counterclockwise for the left. Average distances from the fixed plate to the humerus, tendon of the long head of the biceps of the shoulder muscle, large blood vessels and peripheral nerves were determined using precision preparation and measurements; the measurements were also performed on transparent plate-shaped shoulder cuts. All the above validates safety of the discussed method regarding a damage of the most essential anatomical structures and allow to successfully use it in the clinical practice.

Conclusion.The discussed technique of plastinated transverse shoulder cuts with further experimental fixation of metal implants for osteosynthesis ensures safety of the initial topographic and anatomical relationships of these structures with anatomical structures. In addition, high transparency of the tissues created by epoxy plastination allows determining distances between implants and important anatomical structures with high precision, the fact being of great significance in applied anatomical studies.
Pathomorphological Characteristics of Septic Shock in Modern Therapy
Authors: Chirskii V. S. , Andreeva E. A. , Yuzvinkevich A. K. , Gaivoronskii I. V.
Published: April 2020

The aim of this studywas to identify the morphological features of organ damage due to shock in deceased with different types of sepsis under modern complex therapy.

Material and methods.We studied archival material of 93 autopsies of the deceased with a clinical diagnosis of sepsis. Microscopic examination assessed the frequency among the observed groups and the prevalence of signs of damage to the microvasculature vessels, as well as organ parenchyma: myocardium, liver, kidneys, and brain. Statistical processing of the obtained data was carried out with the determination of significant differences between the observed groups.

Results.4 observation groups were distinguished: the first group with leukocyte mini-foci and shock (n=10), the second group with mini-foci without shock (n=11), the third group without purulent metastases with shock (n=15), the fourth group without purulent metastases without shock (n=43). It was revealed that the main etiological factor of septic shock is gram-negative microflora. It was found that in septic shock, the activation of the coagulation system is more pronounced, which is confirmed by the greater frequency of detection of blood clots in the lumen of microvasculature blood vessels. In the deceased groups with shock and leukocyte mini-foci leukostasis in the kidney vessels and desquamation of the endothelium were detected reliably (p = 0.01 and p = 0.01) more often than in the group with shock without purulent metastases.

Conclusion.Septic shock is detected in every fourth (26%) deceased with this pathology. Septic shock development is based on the hyperergic response of the body to a generalized gram-negative infection, in 64% of cases presented by Klebsiella pneumonia. Septic shock is characterized by decrease in arteriole tone, absence or minimal manifestations of purulent metastasis , more severe damage to the vessels of the microcirculatory bed, manifested through the widespread exfoliation of endotheliocytes in the lumen of the vessels, frequent development of a sludge phenomenon and blood clots in the vessels of the myocardium, as well as hyaline membranes in the lungs. The detection of at least minimal manifestations of purulent metastasis in the tissues of those who died from septic shock is associated with increased expression of adhesive molecules in the myocardial vascular endothelium, its desquamation, and the appearance of leukostasis in the kidneys. These few morphological differences are associated with the nature of the patient's body reaction to a generalized infection and, accordingly, the rate of its development.
Muscular Component of the Body in Girls: Constitutional and Individual Features
Authors: Esaulenko I. E. , Alexeeva N. T. , Karpova A. V. , Rozhkova E. A. , Klochkova S. V. , Nikityuk D. B.
Published: April 2020

The aim of the study was to investigate the content of the muscular component of the body in girls, aged 16–20, with different somatotypes.

Material and methods. The study included 500 females, aged 16–20, representatives of the Slavic ethnic group, residents of Moscow and the Moscow region. They were divided into two groups: 16–17 and 18–20 years old (250 girls in each group). The diameter of the wrist and ankle, wrist and calf circumferences (mm), thickness of the dermal-fat fold of the back, shoulder, abdomen and thigh (using a calipometry method) were calculated in girls of all groups. The content of the muscular component of the soma was also calculated by bioimpedansometry (using a Russian device "ABC-01 Медасс"). Statistical processing of findings included calculation of their arithmetic mean values, errors. The significance of differences was determined using parametric and nonparametric criteria (Student and Fisher criteria) depending on the type of distribution in the sample.

Results. Heterogeneity of the population was revealed when determining a somatotype: inclusion into a particular constitutional group insignificantly modifies with the transition from 16–17 to 18–20 years of age. Mesosomy was a predominant feature in girls of both age groups (48% of all studied girls aged 16–17 and 40.0% of all studied girls aged 18–20). Girls with megalosomal body type constituted 24.0 and 26.5%, respectively; girls with leptosomal body type constituted 20% in all age groups; girls with undefined body type constituted 8.0% and 13.5%, respectively. The content of the muscular component of the soma demonstrated significant constitutional differences between these parameters. In comparison of the studied groups, there was an insignificant increase in the absolute indices of the muscle component with a decrease in the relative indices - the mass of the muscle component to body weight – with increasing age.

Conclusion. The data obtained demonstrate significant constitutional features of the absolute and relative (percentage) content of the muscle component of the body as an important aspect of the female physical status. This information is relevant for both theoretical and practical medicine.
On the 70th Anniversary of the Birth of Professor Kondrashev Alexander Vasilievich
Authors: Chaplygina E. V. , Markevich A. V. , Evtushenko A. V.
Published: April 2020

The article is dedicated to the prominent Russian scientist, doctor of medical sciences, professor, honored worker of the higher school of the Russian Federation, excellent health care worker Kondrashev Alexander Vasilievich. On the eve of the 70th anniversary of their teacher, colleagues tell about his life path and scientific Achievements.
El derecho de residencia en la Unión Europea de matrimonios entre personas del mismo sexo
Authors: Ortiz Vidal María Dolores
Published: April 2020

El estado civil de las personas físicas es competencia de cada Estado miembro. Por tanto, cada Estado miembro de la Unión Europea decide —con arreglo a su identidad nacional— si es válida, o no, la celebración en su país de un matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo. Ahora bien, el no reconocimiento de esta situación limita el derecho de los ciudadanos de la Unión Europea y de los miembros de su familia a circular y residir libremente en el territorio de los Estados miembros. Ante esta situación, el presente trabajo valora si, una discriminación basada en la orientación sexual puede obligar a los Estados miembros de la Unión Europea a reconsiderar la institución jurídica del matrimonio, respecto del ejercicio del derecho a la libre circulación y residencia. La respuesta posibilitará, o no, que el nacional de un tercer Estado que contrae válido matrimonio homosexual con otro ciudadano de la Unión Europea pueda acompañarlo, en el caso de que, por cualquier motivo que cubra sus intereses, ambos decidan trasladar su residencia de un Estado miembro a otro.Recibido: 01 agosto 2018Aceptado: 15 enero 2020Publicación en línea: 02 abril 2020
Presentación
Authors: Pérez de las Heras Beatriz
Published: April 2020

Tras las elecciones europeas de mayo de 2019, la Unión Europea (UE) abrió un nuevo ciclo político institucional para el período 2019-2024. El año 2020 inicia un tiempo clave para acometer cuestiones pendientes, como la salida del Reino Unido o el nuevo marco financiero plurianual 2021-2027, y afrontar nuevos retos, como la neutralidad climática y el desarrollo de la Europa de la Defensa. Además, el 9 de mayo de 2020, la UE conmemorará el 70.º aniversario de la Declaración Schuman, una evento importante y propicio para hacer balance y mirar hacia el futuro. Las contribuciones de este n.º 62/2020 de Cuadernos Europeos de Deusto abordan algunos de los temas y retos que la UE afrontará en los próximos años.Publicación en línea: 02 abril 2020
Introduction
Authors: Pérez de las Heras Beatriz
Published: April 2020

Following the European elections of May 2019, the European Union (EU) opened a new institutional political cycle for the period 2019-2024. The year 2020 initiates a new time when the EU will have to tackle pending issues, such as United Kingdom’s exit or the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework, while addressing new challenges, such as the achievement of climate neutrality or the development of the European Defence. In addition, the EU will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration on 9 May 2020, which will be an important and propitious event to take stock of the European political project and look to the future. This issue 62/2020 of Deusto Journal of European Studies includes contributions that deal with some of the issues and challenges the EU will face in the coming years.Published online: 02 April 2020
La transformación de la seguridad en Europa desde la caída del muro de Berlín. Una revisión crítica
Authors: Priego Alberto
Published: April 2020

En el año 1989 el símbolo de la división de Europa desaparecía gracias a un conjunto variado de circunstancias que convirtieron esa situación en insostenible. Uno de los ámbitos que más se vieron afectados fue el de la seguridad. Hoy 30 años después Europa sigue dividida en dos bloques y el nivel de enfrentamiento entre Moscú y Bruselas ha alcanzado cotas inimaginables a pesar de o quizás porque la OTAN se ha ampliado hasta la misma frontera con Rusia. Este trabajo pretende hacer una revisión de la literatura sobre seguridad europea al tiempo que dar una perspectiva coherente de lo que ha ocurrido en estos 30 años en los que Europa vive sin el Muro de Berlín. Para ello se dividirá el periodo elegido en cuatro períodos (1989-2001, 2001-2004, 2005-2013 y 2013 en adelante) en los que se estudiarán los siguientes aspectos: la importancia de los antiguos aliados soviéticos, la percepción de la arquitectura de seguridad y los conflictos en Europa.Recibido: 05 noviembre 2019Aceptado: 13 enero 2020Publicación en línea: 02 abril 2020
Autonomía estratégica bajo el prisma de la Estrategia Global Europea: directrices de su marco regulatorio
Authors: Molina García María José , Benedicto Solsona Miguel Ángel
Published: April 2020

El desafiante contexto geopolítico internacional y el marco primario de la Acción Exterior de la Unión Europea (en su dimensión política, jurídica e institucional) proyectan la gestación y desarrollo de la Estrategia Global sobre Política Exterior y de Seguridad, y la ambición de autonomía estratégica como respaldo para la paz y un mundo más seguro. Interesa estudiar, desde una visión compartida y de acción común, cuál es el mandato de esta Estrategia para deducir si esta táctica operativa y estratégica se erige y se consolida con parámetros lícitos. Es decir, en un orden mundial basado en normas y en el multilateralismo, ¿se están adoptando las medidas propias de un entorno regulatorio de respeto y promoción de los derechos humanos, libertades fundamentales y Estado de Derecho (artículo 3.5 del TUE?Recibido: 30 octubre 2019Aceptado: 07 febrero 2020Publicación en línea: 02 abril 2020
Sin información no hay control: la Comisión Europea, el Consejo Europeo y el Consejo ante el Parlamento Europeo. Posibilidades y limitaciones de un modelo imperfecto de fiscalización política
Authors: Porras Ramírez José María
Published: April 2020

A fin de contribuir a una más completa realización del principio democrático en el nivel europeo, las instituciones dotadas de carácter intergubernamental y naturaleza política que concurren en el desarrollo de la gobernanza de la Unión han intensificado su colaboración e intercambio de información con el Parlamento Europeo, rindiendo así cuenta de sus actuaciones ante la Cámara. No obstante, lo han hecho con muy desigual intensidad. Así, la Comisión ha asumido ese deber constante a través de las más diversas formas de comparecencia y suministro documental de datos e informes, facilitando así los acuerdos, al tiempo que se asegura un control universal y efectivo de sus actos, que puede llegar a comportar la asunción de responsabilidades. Sin embargo, esa colaboración e intercambio de información con el Parlamento Europeo no se observa, en igual proporción, en los casos del Consejo y, sobre todo, del Consejo Europeo, instituciones que, si bien también están llamadas a explicar sus actuaciones ante la Cámara, lo hacen sólo en las condiciones fijadas por su respectivo reglamento interno; privilegio éste que disminuye considerablemente su alcance, lo que constituye motivo de crítica y de solicitud de corrección.Recibido: 13 diciembre 2019Aceptado: 13 enero 2020Publicación en línea: 02 abril 2020
Formas de provimento do cargo de diretor escolar: um estudo de caso em Pereiras - SP
Authors: Marangoni Ricardo Alexandre , Cabral Ana Elisa Ramos
Published: April 2020

Este artigo é resultado de uma pesquisa que teve como objetivo conhecer as formas de provimento do cargo de diretor de escola e analisar as implicações da indicação política à gestão escolar. A literatura versa sobre a pluralidade para acesso ao cargo e os autores indicam que a eleição é a forma de provimento que apresenta maiores possibilidades de democratização da gestão escolar. Articulou-se três momentos: o primeiro, relativo ao estudo de alguns autores da área, tais como Dourado (2001), Paro (2003; 2010; 2011), Silva (2010), Souza (2006) e outros, o segundo, a análise da legislação municipal (PEREIRAS, 2018) e o terceiro, a coleta de dados, para apreender o que dizem os professores acerca da forma de provimento adotada no município de Pereiras/SP. Os resultados apontaram que os participantes são contrários à indicação política e compreendem que o método de escolha de diretores interfere na gestão escolar.
Guía de Práctica Clínica para la prevención y detección temprana de las alteraciones del embarazo
Authors: Amaya-Guío Jairo , Rodríguez-Merchán Diana Milena , Osorio-Sánchez Dimelza , Barrera-Barinas Alexander , Desarrollador de la Guía Representantes Grupo
Published: April 2020

Objetivo: realizar recomendaciones para la prevención, detección temprana y tratamiento de las complicaciones del embarazo en Colombia.Materiales y métodos: el grupo desarrollador de la Guía (GDG) elaboró esta GPC durante 2011-2012 acorde con la Guía Metodológica para la elaboración de Guías de Atención Integral en el Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud colombiano, basándose en la evidencia científica disponible y sumando la participación activa de grupos de pacientes, sociedades científicas y grupos de interés. En particular, la evidencia de esta guía fue adaptada de la GPC “Antenatal care: routine care for the healthy pregnant woman” (National Institute of Care and Health Excellence -NICE -2008) y actualizada por medio de procedimientos sistemáticos, tanto para la búsqueda y valoración de la evidencia como para la generación de recomendaciones. El nivel de evidencia y la fuerza de las recomendaciones fueron expresadas por medio del sistema del Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN).Resultados: se priorizaron 30 preguntas clínicas, las cuales generaron diversas recomendaciones relacionadas con la organización administrativa del control prenatal, el manejo de las molestias más frecuentes, las actividades para garantizar el bienestar materno-fetal e indicaciones para detectar precozmente aquellas patologías que pueden alterar el embarazo de curso normal, entre otras.Conclusión: se presenta una versión resumida de las recomendaciones y evidencia de esta sección, que se espera sea adoptada por los profesionales de la salud encargados de la atención del embarazo en el país para disminuir la morbilidad y mortalidad asociada a la gestación. Palabras clave: guías de práctica clínica, práctica clínica basada en la evidencia, embarazo, atención prenatal, Colombia.
Enfermedad de Wernicke Korsakoff en hiperémesis gravídica: presentación de un caso en el Hospital Hipólito Unanue de Lima, Perú y revisión de la literatura
Authors: Grandez-Urbina J. Antonio , Fernández-Luque Jorge L. , Castañeda-Alarcón David , Cruz-Reyes Rubén , Angulo-Galindo Augusto , Valdivia-Cabrera Roger
Published: April 2020

Objetivos: la encefalopatía de Wernicke es un desorden severo causado por deficiencia de vitamina B1. Esta enfermedad rara vez diagnosticada, es más prevalente de lo que se reporta, por lo que nuestro objetivo es presentar un caso inusual y hacer una revisión de la literaturaute; por bajos B1. Esta enfermedad, rara vez diagnosticada, es más prevalente de lo que se reporta por lo que nuestro objetivo es presentar un caso inusual y hacer una revisión de la literatura.Materiales y métodos: se presenta el caso de una mujer gestante de 29 años de edad, con tiempo de gestación de 12 semanas, que ingresa al servicio de Emergencia del Hospital Nacional Hipólito Unanue, hospital de referencia a nivel nacional, ubicado en Lima, Perú, que atiende pacientes de bajo nivel socioeconómico. Como sintomatología presentaba náuseas, vómitos incoercibles, amaurosis nocturna con manifestaciones psicóticas, ataxia y baja ponderal del 12% de peso. Se diagnosticó por bajos niveles séricos de vitamina B1. Para la búsqueda sistemática se utilizaron las palabras clave: Síndrome de Wernicke Korsakoff e Hiperemesis gravídica en bases de datos Pubmed, Scopus, Embase, DOAJ, SciELO, Latindex, Redalyc y Lilacs.Resultados: se encontraron 135 artículos, de los cuales 45 estaban relacionados directamente con el tema, de estos se seleccionaron 6 reportes de caso y 11 revisiones del tema.Conclusiones: la enfermedad de Wernicke Korsakoff asociada a hiperémesis gravídica es de difícil diagnóstico, y necesita manejo rápido y oportuno para conservar la salud de la madre y el feto.
Piometra por Streptococcus agalactiae tras parto vaginal eutócico. Presentación de un caso y revisión de la literatura
Authors: Redondo-Aguilar Rosario , Abulhaj-Martínez Mariam , Cruz-Martínez Milagros , Hidalgo-Carmona Esther , Padilla-Vinuesa Carmen
Published: April 2020

Objetivo: analizar un caso clínico de piometra por Streptococcus agalactiae tras parto vaginal. Revisar los factores de riesgo, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de esta entidad.Materiales y métodos: se presenta el caso de una puérpera de 35 años con cuatro partos anteriores y parto vaginal diez días antes, quien consulta por sangrado genital abundante al Hospital Universitario San Cecilio de Granada (España) que realiza la atención obstétrico-ginecológica de la población sur de Granada y es centro de referencia de los Hospitales Básicos del Área Sanitaria Sur de la provincia. La ecografía transvaginal muestra cavidad uterina ocupada por contenido heterogéneo. Se practica legrado obteniéndose abundante material purulento, se hace diagnóstico de piometra y se instaura tratamiento antibiótico de amplio espectro. Cultivo positivo para Streptococcus agalactiae. Posteriormente presenta recidiva que precisa drenajes y tratamiento antibiótico intravenoso con clindamicina e imipenem, con buena evolución. Se realiza una búsqueda bibliográfica en las bases de datos: Pubmed, Cochrane y UpToDate utilizando los términos de búsqueda piometra posparto, endometritis posparto, Streptococcus agalactiae.Resultados: se encontraron 833 artículos en las bases de datos, de los cuales se seleccionaron 40 sobre casos de piometra o endometritis posparto en humanos incluyendo finalmente 14 artículos, 3 correspondieron a casos clínicos y 11 a revisiones del tema.Conclusiones: la aparición de piometra tras un La ecografía transvaginal muestra cavidad uterina parto vaginal eutócico es poco frecuente en humaocupada por contenido heterogéneo. Se practica nos, pero debe considerarse como posible entidad legrado obteniéndose abundante material purulen-etiológica en casos de fiebre puerperal con factores to, se hace diagnóstico de piometra y se instaura de riesgo asociados. El diagnóstico se basa en una tratamiento antibiótico de amplio espectro. Cultivo buena exploración clínica y ecográfica, y se debe positivo para Streptococcus agalactiae. Posteriormente instaurar de forma precoz un tratamiento antibiótico de amplio espectro y realizar drenaje del mismo.
Pseudoquistes del cordón umbilical: reporte de un caso clínico y revisión de la literatura
Authors: Arango-Pineda Johana Carolina , Olivares-Concha Diana Soley , Rojas-Salazar María Fernanda , Quintero-Mejía Juan Carlos , Saldarriaga-Gil Wilmar
Published: April 2020

Introducción: los quistes del cordón umbilical se clasifican en pseudoquistes y quistes verdaderos, la diferencia radica en la presencia de epitelio al interior del quiste en la revisión histológica. El objetivo de este documento es reportar un caso de pseudoquiste de cordón umbilical en Colombia y hacer una revisión de la literatura respecto a su origen, las diferencias diagnósticas y su posible asociación con alteraciones congénitasMateriales y métodos: se presenta el caso de una paciente de veinte años remitida al Hospital Universitario del Valle, Cali, institución de tercer nivel de complejidad, a quien se le encuentran en ultrasonido en la parte proximal del cordón umbilical múltiples imágenes hipoecoicas, a la semana 16. A las 32 semanas se realiza cesárea por trabajo de parto pretérmino, podálico, con recién nacido de sexo femenino, sin defectos congénitos, cariotipo 46, XX. El cordón umbilical tenía apariencia hidrópica, en la observación microscópica se advirtieron los 3 vasos, edema de la gelatina de Wharton con cambios mixoides, sin epitelio, se concluye con diagnóstico de pseudoquistes del cordón umbilical. Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en las bases de datos Medline, Ovid, ScienceDirect y Cochrane Reviews con los términos cordón umbilical, pseudoquiste y quiste del cordón umbilical.Conclusión: los pseudoquistes y quistes verdaderos del cordón umbilical son de buen pronóstico cuando son el único hallazgo anormal en el feto, pero los quistes tienen una importante asociación con otros defectos anatómicos y con alteraciones cromosómicas.
Renal dysfunction as a complication of acute brain damage
Authors: Basantsova N. Yu. , Shishkin A. N. , Tibekina L. M. , Erman M. V. , Volovnikova V. A. , Semenova O. I. , Tyapkina V. S.
Published: April 2020

The development of internal disease as a result of the brain damage was first described more than one hundred years ago, but the role of acute stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the progression of renal dysfunction has not been studied enough. Within the first 7 days after onset of subarachnoid hemorrhage or TBI, up to 25 % patients develop acute kidney injury (AKI). Other important manifestations of cerebro-renal disorders include central salt-wasting syndrome and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, that both manifest by hyponatremia, but differ in pathogenesis and clinical tactics. In addition, patients with extensive brain lesions are characterized by excessive sympathetic activation with the release of proinflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interferon γ (IFNγ), which also contributes to the development of AKI. Investigation of the main features of cerebro-renal syndrome will contribute to the early diagnostics, choice of the appropriate management strategy (careful and limited use of nephrotoxic antimicrobial drugs, osmotic diuretics and intravenous contrasting in neuroimaging) and to the improvement of the prognosis.
Arterial hypertension and periodontitis: key aspects of comorbidity
Authors: Pogodina A. V. , Valyavskaya O. V. , Kolesnikova L. R. , Rychkova L. V. , Kolesnikov S. I.
Published: April 2020

Hypertension and periodontitis are one of the most prevalent infectious diseases worldwide. Hypertension is a key cardiovascular risk factor. In the recent studies, the role of periodontitis in cardiovascular pathology was also proven, However, the relation between these diseases is disputable. The review aims at investigation and systematization of the available evidence about the association between hypertension and periodontitis and the potential underlying mechanisms. We demonstrate that hypertension and periodontitis are co-morbidities, and their interrelation remains significant even when other confounders are considered. Age and the acitivity of periodontitis modify the interrelation, and the key mechanisms include inflammation and oxidative stress leading to the deterioration of vascular function and structure. On the other hand, hypertension-related hemodynamic changes can lead to bone and vascular remodeling of the parodentium which maintains local inflammation. Just a few studies assess the effects of the treatment of periodontitis on blood pressure (BP) levels. The results confirm that the assessment of parodentium and specific treatment (when required) can improve BP control. The individual and population cardiovascular effects of treatment of parodentium pathology should be assessed in complex cardiovascular examination.
Evaluating Productivity and Efficiency Contradictions of Metrorail South Africa
Authors: Kau Makokoane Jeremiah
Published: April 2020

This study focusses on the efficiencies of subunits of South Africa’s Metrorail services. Over the period 2015/16 to 2018/19 Metrorail implemented its corporate plan to improve operations efficiency. This study applies the Malmquist Productivity Index (MPI) to compare the performance efficiency of the three Metrorail subunits over the study period. The results indicate the variation of productivity levels amongst Metrorail subunits. Furthermore, output-oriented scale efficiency scores are used to measure the optimal scale situation of each Metrorail subunit. It is concluded that largely the KwaZulu-Natal subunit seems to be more efficient when compared to the other two subunits over the full period under analysis. Therefore, in the cognition of the relatively large size of the Gauteng and Western Cape subunits and their concomitant inefficiency levels, the findings suggest that Metrorail management should focus on correcting their inefficiencies while also considering alteration of their size to optimize production.
Financial Ratios as Predictor of Financial Distress: A Study on Some Select Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria (1991-2014)
Authors: Uyi Michael Ojeabulu , Ezeji Chigbu E. , Ozurumba A. Benedict , Success Ikechi Kanu
Published: April 2020

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of financial ratios as a predictor of financial distress in Deposit Money Banks (DMB) in Nigeria. Banks’ deficiency in the period between 1991 and 2011 and a subsequent loss of depositor’s funds first prompted our attention. The instability of the industry felt even today calls for further research to understand the underlying causes of such issues better. Three Nigerian Deposit Money Banks were financially analyzed using data set for the period between 1991 and 2014. The banks were classified as very strong, strong, and weak. For instance, GT Bank was classified as very strong, UBA as strong, and Polaris bank as weak. Data were collected from the banks’ annual financial reports. Other sources were included, such as CBN Annual Reports and NSE Fact Books. Logistic regression analysis was performed on the data set. The model correctly predicted 87.5% of periods in which the banks were expected to experience financial distress and 93.8% of periods in which the banks were supposed to be in good financial state. Out of the five ratios that were used in the study, three turned out to be significant in predicting banks’ financial distress. This research constructed a model of financial ratios to predict difficulty with great success. Thus, stakeholders are advised to go beyond assessing the present status of banks, i.e., their strengths and weaknesses, but to utilize financial ratios in the near future. The study recommends that bank management should focus more on generating more earnings with the assets at their disposal.
The Relationship between Person Organization Fit Toward Organizational Commitment and Organizational Citizenship Behavior: Experiences from Student Activity Organization Members
Authors: Margaretha Meily , Wicaksana Ardian
Published: April 2020

Members of the organization are the organization’s central resource. Having loyal employees willing to perform tasks beyond their job description helps increase performance of the organization. However, those kinds of attitudes and behaviors arise when members of the organization perceive compatibility with the organization. This is known as a person-organization fit. This study aims to verify the influence of person-organization fit towards organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior in a sample of members of students’ activity organizations from private university in Bandung, Indonesia. To collect the data, we distributed a questionnaire to 108 students who become members of the student activity organization. The results of the study show that there are relationships between person-organization fit toward organizational commitment with 34.9% and person-organization fit and organizational citizenship behavior (17.7%). Based on the result, we provide some managerial recommendations; for instance, student activity organizations should organize more events to build members fit to the organization.
Samuel Rutherford – monarchia prawa czy monarchia świętych?
Authors: Tulejski Tomasz
Published: April 2020

Samuel Rutherford – szkocki prezbiteriański pastor i myśliciel polityczny okresu angielskiej wojny domowej – uważany jest powszechnie za jednego z teoretyków koncepcji monarchii prawa, ustroju mieszanego oraz prawa oporu. Wszystkie te idee, konstytuujące nowożytny angielski konstytucjonalizm w opozycji do monarszego absolutyzmu, wywodzi z koncepcji umowy społecznej, co czyni zeń autora, do którego odwoływali się dla przykładu Ojcowie Założyciele w swym sprzeciwie wobec arbitralnej władzy metropolii. Tymczasem analiza całości jego dorobku każe poddać w wątpliwość wiele obiegowych opinii na temat autora Lex, Rex. W niniejszym artykule autor dowodzi, że hermeneutyczna analiza teologii politycznej Rutherforda skłania do wniosku, że nie był on teoretykiem monarchii prawa w jej powszechnym znaczeniu, lecz w istocie teonomicznej wizji państwa.
Re-branding Colombia through Urban Transformation and Rural Regional Marketing
Authors: Muñiz Martínez Norberto
Published: April 2020

Colombia is now projecting a new, positive image to the world after over­coming a past characterised by politically inspired guerrilla warfare and violent conflict with narco-trafficking cartels which had ravaged the country for decades. Even before the country’s transformation, other intermediate place institutions – cities and regions – had already taken significant steps towards territorial change and marketing. This paper outlines the processes involved in urban and social transformation in the city of Medellín and in the marketing of the coffee region, as illustrative cases of city re-brand­ing and regional branding, respectively.
Assessing the Learning Outcomes of Food-related Educational Tourism Events for University Students: The Case of the International Student Competition of Fermo, Italy
Authors: Tomasi Sabrina , Cavicchi Alessio , Paviotti Gigliola , Bertella Giovanna , Santini Cristina
Published: April 2020

This paper examines the International Student Competition on Place Brand­ing and Mediterranean Diet held in Fermo, Italy, in the context of the devel­opment of rural areas. This one-week food-related educational programme was organised by the University of Macerata’s Department of Education, Cultural Heritage and Tourism in collaboration with The Piceno Laboratory on the Mediterranean Diet, a local network of public and private stakehold­ers committed to the promotion of Fermo area as a touristic destination based on traditional gastronomy. The aim of this study was to understand how and to what extent such food-related educational events may con­tribute to providing students with the knowledge, expertise and soft skills needed for careers in the food tourism sector. Of interest also was how such events may benefit the development of rural areas. The ISC was founded in 2016 and continued in 2017, 2018 and 2019. In order to assess students’ perceptions about the experience, specifically regarding what they felt they had learned about food tourism, and which soft skills they had acquired or honed, 13 students who participated in the 2017 event were interviewed for a qualitative study. Moreover, the authors drew upon information gleaned from interactions with students and teachers, as well as with several important actors of the local food and tourism sector, in­cluding tourism and hospitality entrepreneurs and representatives of gov­ernment agencies, with whom they collaborated in the context of planning, running and evaluating the events. The findings show that the ISC can provide students with a good general understanding of the territory and practical knowledge about place branding and food tourism. In terms of career preparation, the combination of fieldwork activities with traditional lectures and group activities was particularly fruitful in promoting soft skills such as communication, efficient use of social media, teamwork, problem-solving and decision making.