bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acerca de William Walker y su relación con algunas sociedades secretas
Authors: Abarca Hernández Oriester , Arias Alpízar Luz Mary
Published: December 2016

Según diversas fuentes, William Walker recibió la ayuda de sociedades secretas para sus incursiones filibusteras en Centroamérica. Se seleccionaron algunas fuentes principales para examinar algunas dimensiones del problema que se plantea en el presente artículo: ¿tuvo el proyecto de William Walker una conexión real con organizaciones secretas? Se hace énfasis en la crítica de las fuentes y los posibles intereses que yacen detrás de los hechos que narran.
Protofeminismo y masonería como factor de cambio en la España contemporánea
Authors: Roma Garcia Míriam
Published: December 2016

La investigadora Míriam Roma García ha defendido una Tesis de Final de Grado, cuyo título es "Protofeminisme i maçoneria com a factor de canvi en l’Espanya contemporània (1868-1900)" (Protofeminismo y masonería como factor de cambio en la España contemporánea) en la Universidad de Lleida.
De heeren broederkes van de moortelbak. 250 jaar vrijmetselarij in West-Vlaanderen, editado por Jeffrey Tyssens y Dominiek Dendooven
Authors: Acosta Emiliano
Published: December 2016

De heeren broederkes van de moortelbak. 250 jaar vrijmetselarij in West-Vlaanderen. Editado por Jeffrey Tyssens y Dominiek Dendooven. Bruselas: ASP, 2015. 200 páginas. ISBN 978-90-5718-437-6.
Tra squadra e compasso e sol dell’avvenire: Influenze massoniche sulla nascita del socialismo italiano de Marco Novarino
Authors: Sánchez Solano Esteban
Published: December 2016

Tra squadra e compasso e sol dell’avvenire: Influenze massoniche sulla nascita del socialismo italiano de Marco Novarino. Torino: Universita` Popolare di Torino Editore, 2013. 356 págs. ISBN 978-88-96652-18-3.
Effects of fiscal rules on budgetary outcomes: The case of the European Union member states
Authors: Szymańska Agata
Published: December 2016

The aim of this paper is to investigate the influence of fiscal rules on the budgetary outcomes in 27 European Union countries. In particular, the paper focuses on assessing whether the impact of fiscal rules is statistically significant and numerically meaningful. In order to assess the influence, we use a dynamic panel data model. In our baseline model, we introduce the fiscal rule index as an explanatory variable. Our estimation rests on the fiscal reaction function. The analysis shows that the fiscal rule index positively affects the cyclically-adjusted primary balance and the cyclicallyadjusted balance.
Mutual trustworthiness as a governance mechanism in business relationships — A dyadic data analysis
Authors: Gelei Andrea , Dobos Imre
Published: December 2016

Based on a literature review, we develop a research profile that illustrates that survey-based, trustrelated empirical research has severe limitations. It usually carries out general relationship analysis using single end or quasi two-sided sampling and classic statistical constructs. We designed and carried out an empirical research that was highly situational, applied dyadic operationalisation, pairwise sampling, and dyadic data analysis — a special statistical approach and toolset developed by psychologists and used to analyse interdependencies in relationships. Our main contribution is methodological and theoretical since the paper gives a structured overview on the methodological challenges in analysing mutuality in trust, but also in other relational attributes. The paper not only makes these methodological problems explicit, but also offers a potential solution to overcome some of their limitations.
A parlagfű okozta légzőszervi allergiás megbetegedések előfordulása Magyarországon
Authors: Márk Zsuzsa , Bikov András , Gálffy Gabriella
Published: December 2016

Introduction: Although the prevalence of ragweed allergy in Europe is still low, it is increasing according to recent statistics. In contrast, in Hungary ragweed is the most common allergen with very high sensitisation in the general Hungarian population. Aim: We investigated the number and clinical characteristics of ragweed allergy in the Hungarian population, as the first comprehensive study to evaluate ragweed allergy in Hungary. Method: One thousand Hungarian adult subjects were screened with a questionnaire for ragweed allergy. People with ragweed allergy answered further specific questions about their disease history, symptoms and medication use. Results: 305 subjects reported allergy from which 218 patients had symptoms during ragweed pollination suggesting ragweed allergy. 40% of these had symptoms for more than 5 years. Asthma was reported in 18.3%. Around 24% of these patients were undiagnosed; they did not take any medications or visited professionals because of their symptoms. Compared to the non-ragweed allergic patients, subjects with ragweed allergy were older and better educated, but the dominance of female gender was less prominent than in the non-ragweed group (all p<0.05). Conclusions: Around 22% of the Hungarian population suffers from ragweed allergy. Studies should focus on eradication strategy and improvement of patient care. Orv. Hetil., 2016, 157(50), 1989–1993.
Hétköznapi gyanakvás: életünk a paranoia
Authors: Janka Zoltán
Published: December 2016

Suspicious thinking in given situations can be useful and helps the adaptation as events occurring in the world also corroborate this. Factors participating in the development of paranoia can be listed as psychodynamic (projection), salience attributional, neurobiological (dopamine), impaired perceptual (hearing loss), sociocultural (minority, pseudocommunity), self-esteem (worrying, depression, mania), and cognitive (jump-to-conclusion) mechanisms. Along the spectrum of thinking, from the mild to the severe, enhanced worrying, salience attribution, overvalued concepts, suspicion/mistrust, paranoid ideations, and crystallized delusions may occur with different contents. In recent years intensive research has been started to reveal the presence of subclinical paranoid thoughts in the general population. Applying various screening methods developed for this purpose (delusions inventories, psychometric tests, virtual reality laboratory) it has been found that suspicious/mistrustful ideations are fairly common in nonclinical samples and some of these are comparable to that seen in patient population. From the larger occurrence of milder forms to the smaller frequency of more severe delusional thoughts the whole hierarchical phenomenon can be described as a ‘paranoia pyramid’. Based on this everyday paranoid thinking style lurking in people, it may well be that ‘our life is delusional’. Orv. Hetil., 2016, 157(50), 1979–1988.
Amphibia, Anura, Cycloramphidae, Proceratophrys concavitympanum Giaretta, Bernarde and Kokubum, 2000: distribution extension for Brazilian Amazonia and first record in the state of Pará
Authors: Barros Flávio Bezerra , Pereira Henrique Miguel , Vicente Luís
Published: December 2016

Currently, Proceratophrys concavitympanum is only known in the states of Rondônia, Tocantins and Mato Grosso, south of the Amazon. In this study, we will present an extension of the geographic distribution in the Brazilian Amazonia and the first record of the species in the state of Pará. The new record was obtained at Riozinho do Anfrísio Extractive Reserve, in the municipality of Altamira, state of Pará, Brazil.
Amphibia, Anura, Hylidae, Scinax granulatus (Peters, 1871): distribution extension in central Argentina
Authors: Agostini M. Gabriela , Roesler Ignacio
Published: December 2016

This paper presents novelty information about the distribution of Scinax granulatus in Argentina. These records were made ca. 300 km from the closest known locality. Here we propose that the species is expanding its range following the tree implantation in a former treeless habitat like the Pampas.
Amphibia, Anura, Dicroglossidae, Quasipaa fasciculispina (Inger, 1970): distribution extension
Authors: Chuaynkern Yodchaiy , Duengkae Prateep , Sribandit Pongpitak , Bunchornratana Komsan , Chuaynkern Chantip , Khewwan Nont , Tipayanukul Sawang
Published: December 2016

The current work presents a new locality for Quasipaa fasciculispina (Inger, 1970) documenting the first provincial record based on voucher specimens for Trat Province (eastern Thailand). Its geographical distribution is reviewed and a recent distribution map in Thailand is presented.
Amphibia, Hylidae, Dendropsophus anceps (A. Lutz, 1929) and Itapotihyla langsdorffii (Duméril and Bibron, 1841): New records for the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Authors: Silva Emanuel Teixeira da , Ferreira Paula Leão , Santos Patrícia Da Silva , Feio Renato Neves
Published: December 2016

Herein, we report new records of the treefrogs Dendropsophus anceps and Itapotihyla langsdorffii for the state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. Both species are known from several localities in the Atlantic Rainforest domain, but their presence in state of Minas Gerais is restricted to few localities. The present records reinforce the importance of field surveys for improving the knowledge about the geographic distribution and conservation status of Brazilian amphibians.
Amphibia, Anura, Cycloramphidae, Odontophrynus maisuma Rosset, 2008: distribution extension and geographic distribution map
Authors: Kunz Tobias Saraiva , Ghizoni-Jr Ivo Rohling
Published: December 2016

New records of the recently described species Odontophrynus maisuma are presented for the state of Santa Catarina, filling gap and extending its distribution about 50 km northward.
Amphibia, Anura, Hylidae, Cruziohyla craspedopus (Funkhouser, 1957): distribution extension, new state record and distribution map in Brazil
Authors: Rodrigues Domingos De Jesus , Lima Marcelo De Morais , Kawashita-Ribeiro Ricardo A.
Published: December 2016

This note reports the presence of Cruziohyla craspedopus at the municipality of Cotriguaçu, state of Mato Grosso, central Brazil. This is the second known locality for this species in Brazil.
Avifauna, Alto do Palácio, Serra do Cipó National Park, state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil
Authors: Rodrigues Marcos , Freitas Guilherme H.S. , Costa Lilian M. , Dias Daniel F. , Varela Mariane L. M. , Rodrigues Licléia C.
Published: December 2016

We surveyed the avifauna of Alto do Palácio, Serra do Cipó National Park, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The park lies in the southern Espinhaço range, a significant biogeographical barrier that separates the forest areas of the Atlantic Forest on its eastern slope and the savanna-like vegetation of the Cerrado to its western slope. Representative habitats include open grasslands, with patches of rocky outcrops and woodlands. We recorded 151 species between 2007 and 2010. Most species occurred in woodlands, with the minority in rocky outcrops, eleven species are of conservation concern, nineteen are endemic to the Atlantic Forest, three to Cerrado, and four to the southeastern Brazilian mountaintops, two of which are restricted to campos rupestres of the Espinhaço range. Our results corroborate that the campos rupestres of the Espinhaço range are not only associated with the Cerrado biome, but harbor species associated with both surrounding biomes (Cerrado and Atlantic Forest) and to the mountaintops of southeastern Brazil, supporting the uniqueness of this vegetation type.
Amphibia, Anura, Brachycephalidae, Ischnocnema oea (Heyer, 1984): distribution extension, new state record and geographic distribution map
Authors: Mângia Sarah , Silva Emanuel Teixeira da , Sant’Anna Anathielle Caroline , Santana Diego José
Published: December 2016

We provide the record of Ischnocnema oea in the municipality of Muriaé, state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. This is the first record of this species in Minas Gerais, extending the know distribution of I. oea around 227 km southwest from its type locality.
Neuropsychiatric Lupus in clinical practice
Authors: Alessi Helena , Dutra Lívia Almeida , Braga Neto Pedro , Pedroso José Luiz , Toso Fabio F. , Kayser Cristiane , Barsottini Orlando G. P.
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease involving multiple organs, characterized by the production of autoantibodies and the development of tissue injury. The etiology of SLE is partially known, involving multiple genetic and environmental factors. As many as 50% of patients with SLE have neurological involvement during the course of their disease. Neurological manifestations are associated with impaired quality of life, and high morbidity and mortality rates. Nineteen neuropsychiatric syndromes have been identified associated with SLE, and can be divided into central and peripheral manifestations. This article reviews major neuropsychiatric manifestations in patients with SLE and discusses their clinical features, radiological findings and treatment options.
Neurological outcomes after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for cerebral X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, late onset metachromatic leukodystrophy and Hurler syndrome
Authors: Saute Jonas Alex Morales , Souza Carolina Fischinger Moura de , Poswar Fabiano de Oliveira , Donis Karina Carvalho , Campos Lillian Gonçalves , Deyl Adriana Vanessa Santini , Burin Maira Graeff , Vargas Carmen Regla , Matte Ursula da Silveira , Giugliani Roberto , Saraiva-Pereira Maria Luiza , Vedolin Leonardo Modesti , Gregianin Lauro José , Jardim Laura Bannach
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is the only available treatment for the neurological involvement of disorders such as late-onset metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), mucopolysaccharidosis type I-Hurler (MPS-IH), and X-linked cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD). Objective To describe survival and neurological outcomes after HSCT for these disorders. Methods Seven CALD, 2 MLD and 2 MPS-IH patients underwent HSCT between 2007 and 2014. Neurological examinations, magnetic resonance imaging, molecular and biochemical studies were obtained at baseline and repeated when appropriated. Results Favorable outcomes were obtained with 4/5 related and 3/6 unrelated donors. Two patients died from procedure-related complications. Nine transplanted patients were alive after a median of 3.7 years: neurological stabilization was obtained in 5/6 CALD, 1/2 MLD, and one MPS-IH patient. Brain lesions of the MPS-IH patient were reduced four years after HSCT. Conclusion Good outcomes were obtained when HSCT was performed before adulthood, early in the clinical course, and/or from a related donor.
Prevalence of chronic pain in a metropolitan area of a developing country: a population-based study
Authors: Leão Ferreira Karine A. S. , Bastos Telma Regina P. D. , Andrade Daniel Ciampi de , Silva Aline Medeiros , Appolinario José Carlos , Teixeira Manoel Jacobsen , Latorre Maria do Rosário Dias de Oliveira
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT Objective To estimate the prevalence of chronic pain (CP) in the adult population living in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, and to identify factors associated with CP in developing countries. Methods A cross-sectional study using a computer-assisted telephone interview in a two-stage stratified sample of adults living in households. Results 2,446 subjects were interviewed. The mean age was 39.8 years old. The majority was female and 42.7% had less than 10 years of education. The prevalence of CP was 28.1%. The independent factors associated with CP were female gender (OR = 2.0; p < 0.001), age older than 65 years (OR = 1.4; p = 0.019) and less than 15 years of education (OR = 1.3-1.6; p < 0.04). Conclusions The prevalence of CP was high and similar to that which has been reported in developed countries. These results raise awareness about CP and may potentially help clinicians and policy makers to design better health care programs for CP treatment in these populations.
Caregivers’ resilience is independent from the clinical symptoms of dementia
Authors: Dias Rachel , Simões-Neto José Pedro , Santos Raquel Luiza , Sousa Maria Fernanda Barroso de , Baptista Maria Alice Tourinho , Lacerda Isabel Barbeito , Kimura Nathalia Ramos Santos , Dourado Marcia Cristina Nascimento
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT Resilience is the capacity for successful adaptation when faced with the stress of adversity. We aimed to investigate the relationship between caregivers’ resilience and the sociodemographic and clinical factors of people with dementia. Cross-sectional assessment of 58 people with dementia and their caregiver dyads showed that most caregivers were female adult children. The caregivers reported moderate to higher levels of resilience, lower levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms and moderate levels of burden. Resilience was not related to the caregiver’s gender (p = 0.883), nor clinical (p = 0.807) or emotional problems (p = 0.420). The regression showed that resilience was related to the caregiver’s quality of life (p < 0.01) and inversely associated with their depressive symptoms (p < 0.01). There was no relationship between caregivers’ resilience and the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of people with dementia. We can assume that resilience is an individual characteristic. Support groups should also focus on the factors that may increase resilience among caregivers.
CARBOHYDRATES, PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY IN PULP AND PEEL OF 15 BANANA CULTIVARS
Authors: AQUINO CÉSAR FERNANDES , SALOMÃO LUIZ CARLOS CHAMHUM , RIBEIRO SÔNIA MACHADO ROCHA , SIQUEIRA DALMO LOPES DE , CECON PAULO ROBERTO
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to quantify and compare the levels of carbohydrates and phenolic compounds and the antioxidant activity in the pulp and peel of 15 banana cultivars in two ripening stages. Four bunches per cultivar were harvested in the pre-climacteric stage, six fruits were used by sample unit. Fruits were analyzed in the pre-climacteric stage and after ripening. Total, reducing and non-reducing soluble sugars, starch, phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity were evaluated. Cultivar and ripening stage influenced all characteristics analyzed. Unripe pulp and peel had small percentage of sugar, but high percentage of starch, especially ‘Terrinha’ and ‘Marmelo’ cultivars. AAB and ABB cultivars presented the highest percentages of starch, when compared to AA and AAA cultivars. For the phenolic compounds, the highest content was observed in ripe peel, followed by ripe pulp and unripe peel and pulp, highlighting ‘Terrinha’ cultivar in all parts and stages evaluated. The antioxidant potential was higher in ripe peel, followed by unripe peel, ripe and unripe pulp. Fruits of Terrinha, Marmelo, Maçã, Ouro and Caru-Verde cultivars showed the highest carbohydrate contents, and phenolic compounds or antioxidant activity, justifying future actions in the expansion of planting and consumption of these fruits.
QUALITY OF MINIMALLY PROCESSED ‘FUJI’ APPLE UNDER REFRIGERATED STORAGE AND TREATMENT WITH ADDITIVES
Authors: MORENO MARINES BATALHA , CANTILLANO RUFINO FERNANDO FLORES , ROMBALDI CESAR VALMOR , MANICA-BERTO ROBERTA
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability to prolong the useful life of the minimally processed ‘Fuji’ apple by applying the individual or combined additives (L-cysteine chloride, L-ascorbic acid and calcium chloride) and to determine the appropriate period of storage of the whole fruit to perform the minimum processing. The experimental design was completely randomized in three-factor design with three replications. Factor A was composed of storage periods of whole apples, pre-processing, in cold chambers (20, 78, 138 and 188 days); the factor B was represented by storage periods minimum post-processing, simulating shelf life (3, 6, 9 and 12 days), and factor C was represented by chemical additives (distilled water, as control, 0.5% L-cysteine chloride, 1% L-ascorbic acid, 0.5% L-cysteine chloride along with 1% calcium chloride and 1% L-ascorbic acid together with 1% calcium chloride). The evaluated dependent variables were pulp color (L* and hº), soluble solids, titratable acidity, content of phenolic compounds, antioxidant capacity and quantification of polyphenol oxidase. In addition, was analyzed the presence or absence of Salmonella sp. and Escherichia coli. The prolongation of the storage time of ‘Fuji’ apples in a refrigerated atmosphere promotes increased susceptibility to browning and softening after processing from 78 days of storage. The use of additives in the process, helps prevent these problems, especially when combined 0.5% L-cysteine chloride with 1% calcium chloride, achieving an excellent conservation in refrigerated shelf up to 6 days. From a microbiological aspect, minimally processed apples are toxicologically safe.
Kidney ischemia and reperfunsion syndrome: effect of lidocaine and local postconditioning
Authors: YAMAKI IGOR NAGAI , PONTES RUY VICTOR SIMÕES , COSTA FELIPE LOBATO DA SILVA , YAMAKI VITOR NAGAI , TEIXEIRA RENAN KLEBER COSTA , YASOJIMA EDSON YUZUR , BRITO MARCUS VINICIUS HENRIQUES
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the effects of blocking the regulation of vascular tone on the ischemia and reperfusion syndrome in rats through the use of lidocaine in the postconditioning technique. Methods: we randomized 35 rats into seven groups of five animals: Group 1- Control; Group 2- Ischemia and Reperfusion; Group 3- Ischemia, Reperfusion and Saline; Group 4- Ischemic Postconditioning; Group 5- Ischemic Postconditioning and Saline; Group 6- Lidocaine; Group 7- Ischemic Postconditioning and Lidocaine. Except for the control group, all the others were submitted to renal ischemia for 30 minutes. In postconditioning groups, we performed ischemia and reperfusion cycles of five minutes each, applied right after the main ischemia. In saline and lidocaine groups, we instilled the substances at a rate of two drops per minute. To compare the groups, we measured serum levels of urea and creatinine and also held renal histopathology. Results: The postconditioning and postconditioning + lidocaine groups showed a decrease in urea and creatinine values. The lidocaine group showed only a reduction in creatinine values. In histopathology, only the groups submitted to ischemic postconditioning had decreased degree of tubular necrosis. Conclusion: Lidocaine did not block the effects of postconditioning on renal ischemia reperfusion syndrome, and conferred better glomerular protection when applied in conjunction with ischemic postconditioning.
Considerations about gastric cancer proteomics
Authors: CARVALHO CARLOS EDUARDO , MCCORMICK THAÍS MESSIAS , CARVALHO PAULO COSTA , FISCHER JULIANA DE SALDANHA DA GAMA , AQUINO PRISCILA FERREIRA DE , BRAVO NETO GUILHERME PINTO , CARVALHO MARIA DA GLÓRIA DA COSTA
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT The frequency of molecular studies aimed to analyze promoter methylation of tumor suppressor genes and global proteomics in gastric carcinogenesis is increasing. Nonetheless, only a few considered the different types of stomach cells, the tumor location and the influence of Helicobacter pylori and Epstein Barr virus infection (EBV). Molecular differences relating to anatomical and histological tumor areas were also recently described. The authors propose a molecular classification of gastric cancer, dividing it into four subtypes: tumors positive for EBV; microsatellite unstable tumors; genomically stable tumors and tumors with chromosomal instability.
Grafting technique and rootstock species for the propagation of Plinia cauliflora
Authors: Cassol Darcieli Aparecida , Pirola Kelli , Dotto Marcelo , Citadin Idemir , Mazaro Sérgio Miguel , Júnior Américo Wagner
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT: One of the biggest challenges for expansion of jabuticaba fruit tree cultivation is the high cost of seedlings due to to difficulties with vegetative propagation. Here, we aimed to evaluate graft survival in combinations of Plinia cauliflora and rootstocks of other species from the Myrtaceae family. The study was carried out at the Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná - Campus Dois Vizinhos, Paraná State, Brazil. Eugenia uniflora L., E. involucrata DC, and P. cauliflora were used as rootstocks and were obtained as seeds. The 'whip-and- tongue' and cleft grafting techniques were tested for vegetative propagation. Grafted plants were cultivated in a greenhouse. The experimental design was a randomized complete block, in factorial 3×2 (rootstock species× graft type), with four replicates of 10 grafts by plot. Compatibility between rootstock species and scion was evaluated by diameter growth below and above the grafting point and by vegetative budburst and survival percentages. The use of P. cauliflora grafts with the same species was required for propagation. E. involucrata and E. uniflora rootstocks were not capable of propagation with P. cauliflora . Therefore, it is necessary to test other species from the Myrtaceae family.
Improved grazing activity of dairy heifers in shaded tropical grasslands
Authors: Mello Andréia Cristina Tavares de , Carnevalli Roberta Aparecida , Shiratsuchi Luciano Shozo , Pedreira Bruno Carneiro e , Lopes Luciano Bastos , Xavier Diego Batista
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT: Trees in the production systems can effectively reduce hot weather-induced stress in the Brazilian Midwest. High temperatures cause changes in animals daily routine, and trees into pastures can promote benefits. The aim of this research was to evaluate the behavior of dairy heifers in silvopastoral systems in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. A herd of 24 crossbreed heifers (3/4 and 7/8 Holstein/Zebu), 350kg average weight, was evaluated over three seasons. Piatã grass was managed under three shade levels: full-sun, moderate-shade, and intensive-shade provided by 10 to 12m high Eucalyptus trees. Behavior data were collected every 15 minutes from 8:30h to 16h. Shade availability significantly impacted heifer behavior, mainly affecting grazing frequency and time during the hottest hours. Grazing behavior was affected by shade levels during the different seasons. Heifers showed preferred grazing times. Heifers in the intensive-shade system visited shady areas during the hottest hours throughout the seasons. Heifers in the full sun-system avoided grazing during the warmer times, ceasing feeding activities. Our results from the Brazilian Midwest showed that shade availability causes breed heifers to change their daily routine.
Changes in permanent preservation areas in rural properties of the Santa Catarina state southern plateau according to the laws No. 4,771 and 12,651
Authors: Bonamigo Alessandro , Schimalski Marcos Benedito , Soares Philipe Ricardo Casemiro , Liesenberg Veraldo , Souza Tamiles Rodrigues de , Boesing Tainara Lizandra Schizzi
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT: This research aimed to study the parameters of the current and past Brazilian Forest Act based on the Federal Laws No. 4,771 and 12,651 for the determination of the permanent preservation areas (PPA). Water springs and streams for 68 rural properties located at the Santa Catarina State Southern Plateau were considered. Thematic land use/land cover (LULC) as well as PPA maps from the visual interpretation of ortho rectified aerial images were elaborated. The PPA percentage for recovering over consolidated rural areas is directly proportional to both fiscal module size and area of the rural property. Comparing to the Law No. 4,771, there was a significant reduction in the PPA to be recovered on consolidated rural areas. In small rural properties there was an average reduction ranging from 54.6% to 81.8%. A total of 122,372 hectares (7.6% of the total area) characterized as PPA in consolidated rural areas can now be used economically.
Adaptation and Validation of Sport-Confidence Measure to Gymnasts and Football Players
Authors: Frischknecht Gabriela , Pesca Andréa Duarte , Cruz Roberto Moraes
Published: December 2016

Abstract This study aimed to adapt the Sport-Confidence Inventory to Brazilian athletes and to investigate validity and reliability of adapted instrument. Elite athletes from 12 to 22 years of age that practice artistic gymnastics, rhythm gymnastics or football have participated in the study. The research procedures were: a) to realize the transcultural adaptation of SCI; b) to investigate evidences of content validity by pilot study; c) to investigate the construct validity, by principal component analysis; and d) to investigate reliability evidences by analysis of Cronbach's alpha values of the adapted instrument. Results showed reliability evidences of the instrument to the application in gymnasts and football players. Construct validity indicated different composition to the subscales in each group. Future research may improve the semantic quality of Questionário de Autoconfiança no Esporte, considering the particularities of each sport.
EFEITOS DO TREINAMENTO COMBINADO SOBRE A FORÇA, RESISTÊNCIA E POTÊNCIA AERÓBICA EM IDOSAS
Authors: Guedes Janesca Mansur , Bortoluzzi Marília Guedes , Matte Luciana Pauline , Andrade Ciele Maria de , Zulpo Nilciane Coppatti , Sebben Vanessa , Tourinho Filho Hugo
Published: December 2016

RESUMO Introdução: O envelhecimento traz várias modificações, entre as quais o declínio progressivo das funções fisiológicas do organismo. Tanto o treino de força quanto um programa de resistência aeróbica são importantes para evitar o declínio funcional associado à idade. Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos de um programa de treinamento combinado de força e resistência aeróbica sobre a força de preensão manual, a massa muscular, a resistência e potência aeróbica de idosas. Métodos: Trinta e cinco mulheres (65,7 ± 6,68 anos) foram divididas em três grupos: treinamento combinado (TC; n = 15), treinamento de força (TF; n = 10) e treinamento aeróbico (TA; n = 10). Cada grupo treinou duas vezes por semana durante oito semanas, sendo que o grupo TC teve treinamento de força e aeróbico uma vez por semana. Foi utilizado o teste estatístico ANOVA e t de Student, com p ≤ 0,05. Resultados: Foi possível verificar melhoras significativas (p ≤ 0,05) dos valores de VO2pico no momento da determinação do limiar anaeróbico e aumento na força de preensão manual em todos os grupos pesquisados, assim como dos valores de massa muscular do vasto lateral (p ≤ 0,05). Conclusão: Os resultados sugerem que um programa de treinamento combinado é tão eficaz para ocasionar aumentos de massa muscular, potência e resistência aeróbica de idosas, quanto o treinamento de resistência aeróbica ou força realizado duas vezes por semana, organizados separadamente.
EFFECTS OF DIURNAL AND NOCTURNAL STRENUOUS EXERCISE ON SERUM MELATONIN LEVELS
Authors: Kilic Mehmet , Demirhan Bilal , Patlar Suleyman , Baltaci Abdulkerim Kasim , Mogulkoc Rasim
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT Introduction: There are reports of a possible relationship between melatonin, a hormone secreted by the pineal gland, and exercise. Objective: The present study aims to investigate how diurnal and nocturnal strenuous exercise affects melatonin levels. Methods: The study enrolled 10 healthy sedentary males who did not actively exercise. The subjects had a mean age of 22.20±0.24 years, a mean height of 174.60±2.33 cm, and a mean weight of 69.70±2.42 kg. Two blood samples were collected from the subjects, one at rest, at 10:00 am, and the other immediately after strenuous exercise. Likewise, blood samples were taken from the same group of subjects after 48 hours: at 24:00 hours at rest and immediately after strenuous exercise. Samples were analyzed using the ELISA method to determine the serum melatonin levels (pg/ml). Results: By comparing the values at rest and after exercise, it was found that serum melatonin values remained unchanged with exercise. Serum melatonin values at rest or post-exercise measured at night were higher when compared with those measured during the day (p<0.05). Conclusions: Higher levels of melatonin found in the study appear to result from the increased release of melatonin at night, and not from exercise. The results of this study indicate that strenuous exercise carried out day or night, did not significantly influence serum melatonin levels.
MODULAÇÃO AUTONÔMICA DA FREQUÊNCIA CARDÍACA E CAPACIDADE FUNCIONAL AERÓBICA EM HEMIPARÉTICOS
Authors: Campos Mônica Furquim de , Vieira Suenimeire , Ambrozin Alexandre Ricardo Pepe , Catai Aparecida Maria , Quitério Robison José
Published: December 2016

RESUMO Introdução: Tem sido observado que indivíduos acometidos por acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) apresentam, além dos danos físicos, diminuição da capacidade aeróbica e alteração da modulação autonômica da frequência cardíaca, sendo estes importantes fatores para o aparecimento de doenças cardíacas e arritmias. Objetivo: Investigar os efeitos crônicos do AVE sobre a capacidade aeróbica (VO2pico) e os índices de variabilidade da frequência cardíaca (VFC), e se existe correlação entre essas duas variáveis. Métodos: Foram avaliados 11 indivíduos do sexo masculino, com idade entre 55 e 65 anos, acometidos por lesão cerebrovascular há pelo menos seis meses, e todos com hemiparesia. Foram realizadas as seguintes avaliações: teste de capacidade aeróbica máxima; registro dos intervalos R-R e cálculo dos índices da VFC (RMSSD, pNN50, AF, BF e a razão BF/AF). Para comparação entre VO2pico previsto e obtido utilizou-se o teste t de Student não pareado. Para testar a hipótese de correlação entre os índices de VFC e o VO2pico utilizou-se o teste de correlação de Pearson. Resultados: VO2pico (mL.kg-1.min-1) previsto e obtido, respectivamente = 32,15 ± 1,87 e 16,12 ± 5,51; índices da VFC: RMSSD (ms) = 28,69 ± 26,78; pNN50 (%) = 8,76 ± 12,62; AF (u.n.) = 51,96 ± 22,4; BF (u.n.) = 48,04 ± 22,49. O VO2pico correlacionou-se negativamente com os índices RMSSD, pNN50 e AF e positivamente com o índice BF (p < 0,05). Conclusão: Na fase crônica do AVE, variabilidade da frequência cardíaca encontra-se normal e os indivíduos com menor capacidade aeróbica apresentam maior modulação parassimpática e menor simpática, provavelmente em consequência da maior exigência física nas atividades de vida diária.
RESPOSTA FISIOLÓGICA E PERCEPTUAL NA VELOCIDADE CRÍTICA E PONTO DE COMPENSAÇÃO RESPIRATÓRIA
Authors: Massini Danilo Alexandre , Pessôa Filho Dalton Muller , Caritá Renato Aparecido Corrêa , Denadai Benedito Sérgio
Published: December 2016

RESUMO Introdução: O ponto de compensação respiratória (PCR) representa a taxa metabólica durante um teste incremental máximo, a partir da qual se perde o controle do equilíbrio ácido-base. Entretanto, a velocidade crítica (VC) define o limite superior do domínio pesado do exercício, no qual a exaustão não está relacionada à perturbação metabólica. Objetivo: Comparar a resposta fisiológica (frequência cardíaca - FC, lactato sanguíneo - [La] e consumo de oxigênio - V̇O2) e perceptual (percepção subjetiva de esforço - PSE) durante o exercício na VC e no PCR, visando analisar as similaridades contextuais. Métodos: Dez corredores adolescentes (15,8 ± 1,7 anos) submeteram-se a um teste progressivo (incrementos de 1,0 km×h-1 por minuto, até a exaustão) para determinar V̇O2max, PCR e velocidades correspondentes. A VC foi estimada por três esforços, com tempo limite previsto entre 2 e 12 minutos. Os participantes realizaram dois esforços de sete minutos cada, em dias diferentes, na VC e vPCR. Foram registradas FC, PSE (escala 6-20) a cada minuto e [La] de repouso e após cada esforço. O V̇O2 foi analisado respiração a respiração durante os esforços. O teste de Mann-Whitney comparou as respostas de FC, [La], V̇O2 e PSE em VC e vPCR. A variância entre essas respostas foi analisada pelo coeficiente de dispersão (R2). O índice de significância foi P≤0,05. Resultados: Os valores máximos no teste progressivo foram 56,1 ± 5,5 ml×kg-1×min-1 (V̇O2max), 16,5 ± 1,7 km×h-1 (vV̇O2max), 202 ± 12 bpm (FCmax), 19,4 ± 1,3 (PSE) e 12,7 ± 3,1 mmol×L-1 ([La]). Não foram observadas diferenças entre VC (a 83,8 ± 3,6% vV̇O2max) e vPCR (a 86,5 ± 3,6% vV̇O2max) nas respostas de PSE (P = 0,761), FC (P = 0,096), [La] (P = 0,104) e V̇O2 (P = 0,364). Demonstrou-se haver correlações entre VC e vPCR nas respostas de [La] (R2 = 0,76; P = 0,011), PSE (R2 = 0,84; P < 0,01) e V̇O2max (R2 = 0,82; P < 0,01). Conclusão: Pode-se inferir que o exercício em PCR reproduziu uma resposta fisiológica e perceptual similar àquela em VC.
VISCOSSUPLEMENTAÇÃO NO TRATAMENTO DE ARTRITE PÓS-TRAUMÁTICA DE JOELHO DURANTE 12 MESES
Authors: Nahas Ricardo Munir , Porto Luiz Carlos Koreiatsu , Ikemoto Roberto Yokio , Tenório Flávio Acioli , Zilio Geovani , Costa Ricardo Azeredo , Lanna Ricardo Monteiro da Silva , Montenegro Thais Bagio
Published: December 2016

RESUMO Introdução: A artrite pós-traumática é uma complicação frequente nas fraturas intra-articulares de joelho, que ocasiona dor e limitação funcional. Uma opção terapêutica que tem mostrado resultados promissores é a infusão intra-articular do ácido hialurônico (viscossuplementação), associada ou não a exercícios e dieta para perder peso. Objetivo: Verificar a resposta ao tratamento de artrite pós-traumática de joelho com uso de viscossuplementação associada ou não a exercícios físicos. Métodos: Avaliaram-se o arco de movimento articular, ângulo de retração poplíteo, a escala visual de dor, o escore de Lysholm e a circunferência da coxa em pacientes submetidos à correção cirúrgica de fratura do platô tibial em nossa instituição, os quais, depois de alta cirúrgica e fisioterápica, foram tratados com viscossuplementação em infusão única associada ou não a exercícios físicos programados, durante seguimento de 12 meses. Resultados: Houve diferença significativa a favor do grupo submetido à viscossuplementação associada a exercícios para o ângulo de retração poplíteo (p = 0,012) e espessura da coxa 10 cm acima da patela (p = 0,047). Em todas as demais variáveis estudadas, os resultados nesse grupo também foram superiores, porém sem alcançar significância estatística correspondente. Todos os pacientes estariam dispostos a repetir a infusão após 12 meses. Conclusão: A viscossuplementação trouxe melhora da dor e função aos pacientes com artrite pós-traumática de joelho e a melhora é maior quando os exercícios são associados em seguimentos de 12 meses.
Aspectos psicosociales de la enfermedad celíaca en España: una vida libre de gluten
Authors: ALMAGRO Julián Rodríguez , BACIGALUPE Gonzalo , RUIZ María Carmen Solano , GONZÁLEZ José Siles , MARTÍNEZ Antonio Hernández
Published: December 2016

RESUMEN Objetivo: La celiaquía como enfermedad crónica tiene una alta prevalencia en nuestra sociedad. El artículo analiza los aspectos psicosociales de la enfermedad celíaca en los diferentes entornos, valorando el impacto de la implantación de una dieta estricta libre de gluten. Métodos: Estudio cualitativo entre los meses de Enero del 2013 a Abril del 2013 en el cual, a través de la teoría fundamentada y el análisis de contenido, se ha profundizado en el análisis de las entrevistas semiestructuradas a personas con enfermedad celíaca en España. Se realizaron llamamientos a traves de las redes sociales y grupos de celíacos hasta llegar a la saturación teórica, que determinó el tamaño final de la muestra de 24 personas. Resultados: Educación Sanitaria, Aislamiento social, soledad y desconocimiento social emergieron como categorías centrales en la experiencia de adopción de la dieta libre de gluten a partir del diagnóstico de celiaquía. Conclusión: Los profesionales deben promover y apoyar estrategias de apoyo social basadas en una comprensión íntegra de las experiencias de desarraigo y marginación que los pacientes celíacos experimentan en sus relaciones sociales a través de la comida. Se requiere un aumento de la educación sanitaria para entender e integrar el impacto psicosocial del diagnóstico de celiaquía y la dieta libre de gluten.
Healthy eating at school: consensus among experts
Authors: CAMARGO Rafaella Guimarães Moraes , CAIVANO Simone , BANDONI Daniel Henrique , DOMENE Semíramis Martins Álvares
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify attributes that promote healthy eating in order to support a study for the Quality Index for School Meal Menus content validity. Methods: This study used the Delphi technique to consult school nutrition experts in Brazil. These experts were selected among the authors of articles published between 2010 and 2015 that were identified by searching the Web of Science database, using the keywords 'school feeding', 'school nutrition program', and 'school food program', as well as the authors of official documents on this topic. The Likert method was used to record respondent perceptions in two analytical dimensions: foods that are part of a healthy menu for school feeding, and composition of an indicator of nutritional quality for school feeding menus. Results: Most respondents (n=27) were affiliated with public institutions (92.59%) and had over six years of experience in the area (70.36%). Assertions resulted in consensus according to the analysis criteria. A consensus was established for fresh food, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, beans, meat and eggs, and a schedule compatible with the meal as promoters of healthy eating, and processed foods, sweets, and fat excess as risk attributes. Conclusion: Since a consensus was not reached in the first round, there is a need to broaden the debate on issues related to foods rich in sugar, replacement of meals by sweets, and foods rich in fat.
Pictorial instrument of food and nutrition education for promoting healthy eating
Authors: MICALI Flávia Gonçalves , DIEZ-GARCIA Rosa Wanda
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT To trace the course of building a pictorial instrument that explores semiotic resources about food and nutrition education. The instrument is directed at the treatment and prevention of obesity, considering the food and nutrition problems of the Brazilian population. The criteria for photo production were: images that could cause visual impact and transmit applied nutrition information, insinuating positive and negative eating practices for promoting healthy eating, and preventing and treating obesity. Themes were created to guide photo production, and preparations, food composition tables, and food labels were used for composing the images. Focus groups were conducted with nonobese and obese women, and dietitians to evaluate image comprehension. The pictorial instrument totaled to 20 photos, with 5 photos in each of the following themes: 'Sweet life, being aware of sugar', about sugar content in sweets and drinks; 'Tasty food with little fat', about fat content in foods; 'Eating well by making the best choices', about food replacements; and 'I take care of myself by eating healthy food, about encouraging fruit and vegetable intakes. The photos contain food, meals, and semiotic resources. The pictorial instrument describes four relevant themes to approach food problems in the Brazilian population. It can easily be used for both preventing and treating obesity, and for promoting healthy eating.
Consentir na criopreservação de embriões: perceção de casais usuários de medicina da reprodução
Authors: Silva Susana , Samorinha Catarina , Alves Bruno Rodrigues , Freitas Cláudia de , Machado Helena
Published: December 2016

Este estudo qualitativo analisou as perceções de casais quanto aos fatores que contextualizam o consentimento livre e esclarecido na criopreservação de embriões, a partir de 34 entrevistas semiestruturadas, em Portugal. Analisaram-se os dados segundo os princípios da grounded theory. Dos resultados emergiram as seguintes necessidades: provisão de informações detalhadas, rigorosas, coerentes e no tempo adequado sobre os custos e duração da criopreservação e o destino dos embriões; reforço da privacidade física; tempo para refletir sobre o destino dos embriões e a divulgação da identidade dos beneficiários. As condições de aplicação do consentimento parecem ameaçar três dos seus elementos fundamentais: informação, voluntarismo e ponderação. Importa desenvolver orientações ético-profissionais que assegurem um consentimento assente em práticas de aconselhamento e prestação de informação adequadas às necessidades e expectativas dos pacientes.
Why has not it worked? An empirical application of the extended Burns and Scapens' framework within the implementation of a controlling department
Authors: Espejo Márcia Maria dos Santos Bortolocci , Eggert Neusa Sawczuk von
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to understand the implementation of a controlling department within Bogt and Scapens' framework (2014) as an empirical observation mechanism towards investigating rationalities that prevented its implementation. This study was conducted in a quite successful 63-year old company in the South of Brazil. We hope these results promote practical insight to those interested in supporting changes within this field of organizational environment. There had been two main reasons leading to such work: a lack of equivalent study in the scholarly literature as well as empirical application of Burns and Scapens' framework (2000) reorganized by Bogt and Scapens (2014). Bogt and Scapens (2014), inspired by different logics (Bogt & Scapens, 2012) and in order to revaluate their original framework (2000), suggest the introduction of a fairly important term: rationality. This new element shows the deliberate action from the organizational player - his/her way of thinking. However, even with the introduction of rationales within the model by Bogt and Scapens (2014), rules and routines remain as important elements so that actions take shape. Used methodology consists of an interpretational case study with document analysis, direct observation, and application of semi-structured interviews. Through the interviews and discussions with individuals involved in the study, it can be observed that some rationality resulted in conflicts. Different rationales and the culture of the individual and the organization are relevant aspects observed in the speeches analyzed; all may be factors, which led to the gap within the process of implementation of controlling department in the organization. In addition, time factors suggested in the extended Bogt and Scapens' (2014) framework is of utmost importance for changes must occur gradually.
Mello and Campos (1974) method adapted for the recovery of cestodes in birds ( Gallus domesticus )
Authors: Silva Giane Serafim da , Romera Daiane Mompean , Prado Maykon Bichoffi do , Soares Vando Edésio , Meireles Marcelo Vasconcelos
Published: December 2016

ABSTRACT: The specific diagnosis and evaluation of the intensity of avian helminth infections are essential for efficacy studies and the determination of drug doses targeted to their control. This study evaluated the Mello and Campos method, originally described for parasitological diagnosis in dogs, in the recovery of scolices from cestode parasites of poultry (Gallus domesticus ). A total of 52 naturally infected birds obtained from farms underwent parasitological necropsy using the Mello and Campos method. The method consisted of four steps: content, soaking, scraping and evaluation. The number of scolices recovered per bird ranged from 1 to 4,345, and the highest number of scolices was recovered from material derived from the soaking step. The cestodes species diagnosed were Amoebotaenia cuneata , Choanotaenia infundibulum , Hymenolepis sp., Raillietina tetragona , Raillietina echinobothrida and Raillietina cesticillus . The Mello and Campos method, originally used to test for helminths in dogs, was effective in avian cestode testing because it includes a soaking step, which enables a more efficient recovery of scolices.