bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Frequency and Risk Factors for Associated Lymphomas in Patients With Lymphomatoid Papulosis
Authors: Cordel Nadège , Tressières Benoît , D'Incan Michel , Machet Laurent , Grange Florent , Estève Éric , Dalac Sophie , Ingen-Housz-Oro Saskia , Bagot Martine , Beylot-Barry Marie , Joly Pascal ,   French Study Group on Cutaneous Lymphoma
Published: December 2015

Background.

Lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) is classified as an indolent cutaneous lymphoma, but outcome dramatically worsens if LyP is associated with lymphoma. The frequency of this association remains unclear in the literature. Here, we assess the frequency and risk factors of association between LyP and another lymphoma in an 11-year retrospective study conducted in 8 dermatology departments belonging to the French Study Group on Cutaneous Lymphoma (FSGCL).

Patients and Methods.

Patients with LyP were identified and data extracted from the FSGCL registry between 1991 and 2006. Patients were followed up to January 2014. Age, sex, number of skin lesions, histologic subtype, and genotype were recorded at baseline. Risk factors were determined using univariate and multivariate analysis. Cumulative probability of association was calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method.

Results.

We observed 52 cases of lymphomas (cutaneous, n = 38; systemic, n = 14) in 44 of 106 patients (41%). Lymphoma diagnosis was concomitant with or prior to LyP diagnosis in 31 cases and occurred during the course of LyP in 21 cases (cutaneous, n = 14; systemic, n = 7; median delay: 5 years; interquartile range: 1.5–7 years). In multivariate analysis, main prognostic factors for association between LyP and another lymphoma were older age (odds ratio [OR]: 1.05 per year; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01–1.08; p = .011) and presence of a T-cell clone in LyP lesions (OR: 7.55; 95% CI: 2.18–26.18; p = .001).

Conclusion.

Older age and presence of a T-cell clone in LyP lesions are risk factors for associated lymphomas in patients with LyP. These findings should help to identify patients who require close management in clinical practice.
The Effect of Introducing the Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score in Routine Clinical Practice for Patients With Spinal Metastases
Authors: Versteeg Anne L. , Velden Joanne M. , Verkooijen Helena M. , Vulpen Marco , Oner F. Cumhur , Fisher Charles G. , Verlaan Jorrit-Jan
Published: December 2015

Background.

Stable spinal metastases are effectively treated with radiotherapy, whereas unstable spinal metastases often need surgical fixation followed by radiotherapy for local control. The Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS) was developed as a tool to assess spinal neoplastic related instability with the goal of helping to guide referrals among oncology specialists. We compare the average degree of spinal instability between patients with spinal metastases referred for surgery or for radiotherapy and evaluate whether this difference changed after introduction of the SINS in clinical practice.

Methods.

All patients with spinal metastases treated with palliative surgery or radiotherapy in the period 2009–2013 were identified in two spine centers. For all patients, the SINS was scored on pretreatment imaging. The SINS before and after introduction of the SINS in 2011 were compared within the surgical and radiotherapy group. Furthermore, the overall SINS was compared between the two groups.

Results.

The overall SINS was significantly higher in the surgical group, with a mean SINS of 10.7 (median 11) versus 7.2 (median 8) for the radiotherapy group. The mean SINS decreased significantly for both groups after introduction of the SINS in clinical practice from 11.2 to 10.3 in the surgical group and from 8.4 to 7.2 in the radiotherapy group.

Conclusion.

The SINS differed significantly between patients treated with surgery or radiotherapy. The introduction of SINS led to a decrease in SINS score for both groups, suggesting that using SINS in metastatic spinal disease increases awareness for instability and may subsequently result in earlier referrals for surgical intervention.
Ergocalciferol Supplementation in Hemodialysis Patients With Vitamin D Deficiency: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Miskulin Dana C. , Majchrzak Karen , Tighiouart Hocine , Muther Richard S. , Kapoian Toros , Johnson Doug S. , Weiner Daniel E.
Published: December 2015

Locally produced 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 may have pleiotropic effects outside of bone. Experimental and observational studies suggest that nutritional vitamin D may enhance erythropoiesis in settings of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) deficiency. We conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial to assess the effects of supplementation with ergocalciferol on epoetin utilization and other secondary outcomes in patients on hemodialysis with serum 25(OH)D <30 ng/ml. In all, 276 patients were randomized to 6 months of ergocalciferol or placebo. Mean±SD serum 25(OH)D increased from 16.0±5.9 ng/ml at baseline to 39.2±14.9 ng/ml in the ergocalciferol arm and did not change (16.9±6.4 ng/ml and 17.5±7.4 ng/ml, respectively) in the placebo arm. There was no significant change in epoetin dose over 6 months in the ergocalciferol or placebo arms (geometric mean rate 0.98 [95% confidence interval (95% CI), 0.94 to 1.02] versus 0.99 [95% CI, 0.95 to 1.03], respectively) and no difference across arms (P=0.78). No change occurred in serum calcium, phosphorus, intact parathyroid hormone, or C-reactive protein levels, cinacalcet use, or phosphate binder or calcitriol dose in either study arm. Rates of all-cause, cardiovascular, and infection-related hospitalizations did not differ by study arm, although statistical power was limited for these outcomes. In conclusion, 6 months of supplementation with ergocalciferol increased serum 25(OH)D levels in patients on hemodialysis with vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency, but had no effect on epoetin utilization or secondary biochemical and clinical outcomes.
Early Changes in Kidney Distribution under the New Allocation System
Authors: Massie Allan B. , Luo Xun , Lonze Bonnie E. , Desai Niraj M. , Bingaman Adam W. , Cooper Matthew , Segev Dorry L.
Published: December 2015

The Kidney Allocation System (KAS), a major change to deceased donor kidney allocation, was implemented in December 2014. Goals of KAS included directing the highest-quality organs to younger/healthier recipients and increasing access to deceased donor kidney transplantation (DDKT) for highly sensitized patients and racial/ethnic minorities. Using national registry data, we compared kidney distribution, DDKT rates for waitlist registrants, and recipient characteristics between January 1, 2013, and December 3, 2014 (pre-KAS) with those between December 4, 2014, and August 31, 2015 (post-KAS). Regional imports increased from 8.8% pre-KAS to 12.5% post-KAS; national imports increased from 12.7% pre-KAS to 19.1% post-KAS (P<0.001). The proportion of recipients >30 years older than their donor decreased from 19.4% to 15.0% (P<0.001). The proportion of recipients with calculated panel-reactive antibody =100 increased from 1.0% to 10.3% (P<0.001). Overall DDKT rate did not change as modeled using exponential regression adjusting for candidate characteristics (P=0.07). However, DDKT rate (incidence rate ratio, 95% confidence interval) increased for black (1.19; 1.13 to 1.25) and Hispanic (1.13; 1.05 to 1.20) candidates and for candidates aged 18–40 (1.47; 1.38 to 1.57), but declined for candidates aged >50 (0.93; 0.87 to 0.98 for aged 51–60 and 0.90; 0.85 to 0.96 for aged >70). Delayed graft function in transplant recipients increased from 24.8% pre-KAS to 29.9% post-KAS (P<0.001). Thus, in the first 9 months under KAS, access to DDKT improved for minorities, younger candidates, and highly sensitized patients, but declined for older candidates. Delayed graft function increased substantially, possibly suggesting poorer long-term outcomes.
THE PRESENCE OF BIOCHEMISTRY EXPERIMENTS IN TEXTBOOKS
Authors: Rocha C. E.S. , Büttenbender M. D. , Roehrs R.
Published: December 2015

INTRODUCTION: Being present in high school in chemistry and biology disciplines, biochemistry is to explain the chemical and biological reactions in cells. His concepts are seen as abstract and difficult to understand and can be contextualized through experimentation. Experimentation is used in the classroom to allow students to view the applicability of the contents through observation, creating hypotheses, discussion and conclusions. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of experimentation in biochemistry content  in high school books. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this way, it was analyzed the presence of experimental activities in the textbooks approved by the National Textbook Plan 2015 "Biology 1", authored by César da Silva Junior, Sezar Sasson and Nelson Caldini Junior, and in the book " Chemistry - Volume 3 "by Martha Reis. RESULTS: At the end of the unit where the biochemical concepts are covered in the book "Biology 1" is presented an interdisciplinary project called "Enzymes - chemical tools of life" that proposes four experiments on catalase, pH and contact surface enzyme-substrate. They are easy activities to be implemented with affordable materials. Already at the Chemistry book, when addressing the biochemistry there is only one proposal for experimental activity called "Glycolic Extract of milk proteins". In this case, we need materials like food processor and enameled pots, which can hinder your performance in virtual classes, however, the experiment is easy to perform. Both books contain questions after the experimental proposals enhancing the questioning of the activities and understanding the contents addressed. CONCLUSIONS: The present experimental activities in the textbooks are mostly easy to apply and is not required sophisticated equipment of Sciences laboratories. It also allows the contextualization of theory and practice enhancing the process of teaching and learning with the proposals made.
LEARNING AS A TOOL FOR CANCER PREVENTION THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF NEW DIETARY HABITS AND BEHAVIORS
Authors: Brito J. F. , Dalla Santa H. S. , Rebeca R.
Published: December 2015

The need to promote knowledge of health entails, in part, by encouraging healthy eating habits. The creation of popular science materials, especially at schools, by promoting guidance for the eating habits is presented as an important tool. Foods that contain bioactive compounds are called nutraceutical foods and about 35% of various cancers occur due to inadequate diets. Conventional therapies are used in the treatment of cancer, even though they are efficient in fighting tumors, to cause many harmful effects to the patient, and therefore the researches for alternative therapies have increased. Especially those act strengthening the immunologic system. The mushrooms are able to modulate carcinogenesis in all stages of the disease through different mechanisms of action of the bioactive compounds, thus having an antitumor effect that is assigned to restore and improve the immune response through stimulation of cellular immunity which are present polysaccharides the composition of the mushrooms, such as beta-glucans that besides the anticancer effect, it still has activity as immunostimulant, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, which are already used in Japan as drugs for treating cancer patients. The aim of this work was to use learning as a tool for acquiring habits and eating behaviors in the general community and ownership and acquisition of knowledge about the antitumor potential of bioactive compounds in foods which are applied in cancer prevention through the scientific dissemination / education. Because it is a popular science work using written material and the dissemination of the material make for yourself the methodology used for the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Thus, the inclusion of consumption of mushrooms in the diet may represent an important step in the cancer prevention as the best form of prevention, and therefore it shows the need for available information to everyone, as it has proposed this work, disclosure.
THE POTENTIAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY EDUCATION APPS IN THE FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Authors: Oliveira M. L. , Silva T. , Garzón J. C.V. , Galembeck E.
Published: December 2015

Introduction and objectives: Apps can be designed to provide usage data, and most of them do. These data are usually used to map users interests and to deliver more effective ads that are more likely to result in clicks, and sales. We have applied some of these metrics to understand how can it be used to map students’ behavior and to promote a formative assessment using educational software. The purpose of a formative assessment is to monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback that can be used by instructors and students to improve the teaching and learning process. Thus, this modality aims to help both students and instructors to identify strengths and weaknesses that need to be developed. This study aimed to describe the potential of educational apps in the formative assessment process. Material and Methods: We have implemented assessment tools embedded in three apps (ARMET, The Cell and 3D Class) used to teach: 1) Metabolic Pathways; 2) Scale of the cellular structures, and 3) Concepts from techniques used in a Biochemistry Lab course. The implemented tools allow to verify on what issues there were recurring mistakes, the total number of mistakes presented, which questions they most achieved, how long they took to perform the activity and other relevant information. Results and conclusion: Educational apps can provide transparent and coherent evaluation metrics to enable instructors to systematize more consistent criteria and indicators, reducing the subjectivity of the formative assessment process and the time spent for preparation, tabulation and analysis of assessment data. This approach allows instructors to understand better where students struggle, giving to them a more effective feedback. It also helps instructor to plan interventions to help students to perform better and to achieve the learning objectives.
A proposal of collaborative education for biochemistry and cell biology teaching
Authors: Souza-Júnior A. A. , Silva A. P. , Silva T. A. , Andrade G. P.V.
Published: December 2015

INTRODUCTION: Currently students grow up in a world of digital tools that allow you to connect instantly with the world. At the same time, teachers face several challenges to increase student interest and learning efficiency. One such challenge is the pedagogical commitment of the density of biochemistry and cell biology contents, producing a conflict scenario, between meeting content and maintain the class quality. OBJECTIVES: From this perspective, this study aimed to evaluate the learning biochemistry and cell biology contents in high school classes of IFRN, using collaborative and digital tools in the Moodle. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The contents were offered using various tools such as video lectures, forums, questionnaires, portfolios, glossaries and electronic books. Then these tools were evaluated using an electronic form.  In addition to the tools, we evaluated the platform interaction, the performance of activities and the content gamification. RESULTS: The quantitative results revealed directly proportional relationship of the interaction of Moodle with the performance of activities. The content gamification was also assessed positively, with 61% of students considered good, very good or excellent. The best evaluated tools were video lectures, with 31% preference, and questionnaires, with 24%; followed by electronic book, with 10%, and portfolio, with 5.5%. The other tools totaled 30% of the preference. Qualitative results revealed an educational gain of content, because the student lived the experience of teaching and learning collaboratively. In addition, these tools decreased conflicts between content and schedule. CONCLUSION: Thus, the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in a collaborative learning provides relevant results, bringing the reality of the world connected to the classroom. In addition, it assists in defining the content and creative development of a strategy for the construction of the concepts applied to biochemistry and cell biology teaching.
A DIGITAL TOOL FOR CASEIN ISOLECTRIC POINT DETERMINATION
Authors: Trindade V. M.T. , Santos I. B. , Zanatta G. , Arantes P. R. , Salbego C. G.
Published: December 2015

Introduction: Casein is a milk protein that has the same number of positive and negative charges in a pH around 4.7. This characteristic is called the isoelectric point (pI). The pI varies from protein to protein and it depends on the charges of the lateral chain of the constituent aminoacids. At this pH value the protein has its minimum solubility since the net charge is zero and the repulsion between molecules is decreased. Furthermore, the electrostatic interaction occurs between the protein molecules. Thus, they form clumps which tend to precipitate. On the other hand, when they are placed in a solution whose pH is above or below of its pI, the protein molecules have respectively a negative or positive net charge, with strong repulsion between themselves and great interaction with the solvent (water). Objective: This learning object presents a simulation of a laboratory practice for the determination of casein isoelectric point. Materials and Methods: Cartoons were planned in order to show the methodology procedures and biochemical fundamentals. Animations were developed with the aid of the Adobe ® Flash 8 software associated with logic programming. Results: The simulation consists of six steps that reproduce the activities performed in the laboratory. Among them, the user can observe different degrees of turbidity and / or precipitation of casein in solutions with different pH values, he can measure these values with paper indicator strips and then determine the pI of this protein. Conclusions: This learning object was tested by students of Biochemistry I, Pharmacy course since 2012/2. The navigation features, design, interaction, interactivity were considered excellent by 80% of students indicating that this object can be used as an interesting tool to assist the teaching and learning of basic biochemistry.  Available at:www.ufrgs.br/gcoeb/PontoIsoleletricoDaCaseina/PontoIsoleletricoDaCaseina.swf
NEW MATERIALS FOR PEDAGOGICAL TEACHING-LEARNING IN BIOCHEMISTRY: MONITORING PARTICIPATION
Authors: Campos R. S. , Fernandes I. L. , Andrade G. P.V. , Matta L. D.M. , Filgueira L. G.A.
Published: December 2015

This summary consists of an experience report about actions taken by biochemical monitors with pharmacy students. The reason of our work was the intention to both improve the process of teaching and also learning and invalidate the labels owned by biochemistry of hard and high-level-failure subject. The three actors: teachers, students and monitor could act on an integrated basis for the construction of an articulated  pedagogical process between theory/practice and learning signification. Our main objective was to initiate the monitors in teaching practice effected through educational projects aimed at improving the teaching and learning of undergraduate courses and encouraging teacher training, involving teachers and students the guiding condition and monitors, respectively. The methodology was applied in three stages: 1) preparation of teaching materials; 2nd) application in class and 3rd) students rating of the methodology applied by monitors. The teaching materials presented discussed several biochemistry's topics and students had the opportunity to scaffold their own knowledge actively. Almost 90% considered the tool applied as highly related to classes and 82% considered this way of learning more significant than dialogical lectures. The performance of the monitors, focused on students and their learning, was considered great by students who were more motivated, resulting in the excellent evaluation of the work (100% of acceptance). The failure rate of the subject reduced in the four groups wherein the pedagogical materials were applied. It can demonstrate that both the mastery of scientific content and the pedagogical process involved during the teaching and learning moments are important.
EVALUATION OF A SUMMER BIOCHEMISTRY COURSE SETTLED BY GRADUATE STUDENTS (PMBqBM/SBBq) AIMING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Authors: Pompeu D. G. , Gonçalves D. B. , Ribeiro R. I.M.A. , Granjeiro P. A.
Published: December 2015

The good development of research in biochemistry is strongly linked to the knowledge and skill of the professional in using the techniques available to perform the research. To do this, the researcher must have adequate training and the period of initiation to science during graduation is of fundamental importance for the formation of this professional. Graduate students, in its turn, must seek to strengthen their knowledge and development of their teaching skills. In this scenario, the Multicenter Postgraduate Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PMBqBM) - (Brazilian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - SBBq - and Federal University of São João del Rei, Campus Midwest - UFSJ/CCO) joined the Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology (UFSJ/CCO) for the creation of I Summer Course in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of UFSJ. The objective was to promote the dissemination of the research areas in biochemistry present in UFSJ as well as both Postgraduate programs. This course was organized and taught by students of the two Postgraduate programs and exclusively aimed to undergraduate students from other institutions. In it, undergraduate students could choose from 12 courses of different lines of research linked to the areas of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology established at UFSJ. The course, lasting 40 hours, had 80 subscribers for a total of 61 vacancies. Registrants were from 8 different Brazilian states and 12 different graduate degree courses, especially Biology. The course had average rating of 9.4, and the practical activities reached the rate of 100% positive evaluations. Through the observation of results obtained, it is concluded that the course met its main objectives to strengthen ties between institutions where develop research in biochemistry, to promote teaching and training techniques, as well as disclose the Postgraduate courses on Biochemistry, especially PMBqBM.
Symposium 3 - Science Education “Leopoldo de Meis”: The Relevance of Neuroscience in Evaluation of Students in Classroom
Authors: Souza Diogo O.
Published: December 2015

Symposium 3 - Science Education “Leopoldo de Meis” Chair: Wagner Seixas da Silva, Universidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroAbstract:In this talk we will discuss the relevance of the brain neurobiology in the student learning/formal evaluation processes in the classroom. It is important to emphasize that the students “are alive” before and after each class. It means that their brains are receiving a massive amount of environmental stimuli, which are processed by the complex cerebral circuitry involved in learning and memory processes. These stimuli interact with previous memories, which adapt to the new stimuli and are adjusted by them. These constant new interactions induce brain plasticity, changing the behavior in such way that a student that leaves the class is not exactly the same that will enter in the next class. At the same time, when students are in the class, what they are learning is not only (even nor the most relevant) what the teacher is trying to teach. These “anonymous” experiences may impact the brain stronger than the teacher’s information. The neurobiological bases of all these interactions are nowadays being more and more revealed; unfortunately this new scientific knowledge is still not integrated in most of the class activities. The idea of this talk is to contribute for the discussion on how important is to incorporate this new scientific information to the current evaluation methods. Importantly, the aim here is not to transform all teachers in neuroscientists, but only motivate the school community for accepting that we learn with the brain and, consequently, the neurobiology of learning and memory should be valorized in formal evaluation of learning. Finally, it is important in terms of evaluation not consider strictly the answers to the question raised in an exam, but what happened within the time between a previous classroom and the time in which the exam is applied.
AVALIAÇÃO DO DISCO INTERVERTEBRAL DE RATOS WISTAR APÓS USO DE EXPERIMENTAL SUIT THERAPY
Authors: Mattjie Thiago Fernando , Rosa Camila Thieime , Borges Márcia Cristina Dias , Brancalhão Rose Meire Costa , Ribeiro Lucinéia De Fátima Chasko , Bertolini Gladson Ricardo Flor
Published: December 2015

Objetivos: visto que a sobrecarga ou pressão inadequada sobre as estruturas do disco intervertebral podem causar degeneração discal, este estudo teve como objetivo, avaliar um modelo experimental da suit therapy sobre os discos intervertebrais do segmento torácico da coluna, avaliando a altura na sua porção anterior, medial e posterior, como também da altura do núcleo pulposo. Métodos: 30 ratos Wistar, foram separados em 5 grupos (G1 – controle; G2 – simulação do uso da suit; G3 – 2 horas com a suit; G4 –2 horas com peso adaptado; G5 – 2 horas com a vestimenta e bandas de tração). Foi confeccionado um modelo experimental da vestimenta, tipo macacão terapêutico. O experimento teve duração de 4 semanas, com a colocação da vestimenta em 5 dias consecutivos, com pausa de 2 dias. Ao final o segmento torácico da coluna vertebral foi dissecado na região do cruzamento das bandas elásticas, entre T7 e T10. Os segmentos foram fixados em formol, clivados longitudinalmente, no plano mediano, tendo como base os processos espinhosos, seccionados em espessura de 7 μm, e corados em Hematoxilina Eosina (HE). As imagens foram obtidas por fotomicrografia e analisadas as alturas nas regiões anterior, média e posterior do disco, e ainda, a altura do núcleo pulposo. Resultados: não houve diferença significativa, na mensuração das alturas avaliadas. Conclusão: Conforme o protocolo, de compressão do disco, apresentado não houve alterações morfométricas do disco intervertebral torácico de ratos Wistar.
ANÁLISE DA QUALIDADE DE VIDA E DISTÚRBIOS OSTEOMUSCULARES DOS FUNCIONÁRIOS ADMINISTRATIVOS DE UM ÓRGÃO PÚBLICO
Authors: Souza Kleber Veríssimo Leão , Gomes Neto Mansueto
Published: December 2015

Contextualização: Trabalhadores que exercem atividades administrativas constituem uma população que está diretamente exposta ao risco ergonômico, estando sujeitos ao aparecimento de distúrbios osteomusculares e comprometimento da sua qualidade de vida (QV). Objetivos: Analisar a QV e os distúrbios osteomusculares de funcionários administrativos de um órgão público e verificar se os possíveis distúrbios osteomusculares foram capazes de influenciar na QV dos mesmos. Métodos: Foram coletadas informações sociodemográficas e ocupacionais, além de dados dos Questionários SF-36 - Medical Outcomes Study 36 e Nórdico de Sintomas Osteomusculares (QNSO), que foram analisados com o uso do software SPSS® (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) for Windows (versão 14.0). Resultados: A amostra foi composta de 100 indivíduos com média de idade de 38 ± 11,6 anos, predominando sexo feminino (76%), solteiros (55%) e com escolaridade média (47%). A Limitação por Aspectos Físicos apresentou a maior pontuação, Dor e Vitalidade as menores pontuações no SF-36. Todos relataram alterações osteomusculares em ao menos uma região, onde a maior parte indicou o punho/mão/dedo (62%) como o segmento corporal mais atingido pelos sintomas osteomusculares nos últimos 12 meses, seguido pelo ombro (59%), pela lombar (57%) e pelo pescoço (56%), respectivamente. Conclusão: Apesar da alta frequência de distúrbios osteomusculares, a QV não foi negativamente afetada, sugerindo que outros fatores são necessários para esse comprometimento.
ANÁLISE DA CIRCULAÇÃO URBANA NA AV. JOÃO PESSOA, CIDADE DE GUARATINGUETÁ E PROPOSTA DE INTERVENÇÃO
Authors: Silva Enos Arneiro Nogueira da , Moura André Luiz Cândido de
Published: December 2015

RESUMO Este trabalho foi realizado com intuito de aprofundar os estudos sobre a cultura do automóvel nas cidades brasileiras. Teve como objeto de estudo a circulação urbana na Avenida João Pessoa, localizada no bairro do Pedregulho, na cidade de Guaratinguetá – SP. Mediante os resultados obtidos foi possível elaborar diretrizes para a melhoria da circulação urbana da Avenida João Pessoa.  A pesquisa foi realizada mediante aplicação de questionários. Fez-se também visitas técnicas, ao longo de toda avenida, com intuito de analisar e coletar dados sobre os principais problemas nela existentes.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Avenida João Pessoa. Circulação urbana. Automóvel. MOVEMENT ANALYSIS OF URBAN IN AV. JOHN PERSON, GUARATINGUETÁ CITY AND INTERVENTION PROPOSAL ABSTRACTThis work was performed in order to deepen the studies on the automobile culture in Brazilian cities. We had as study object the urban movement in João Pessoa Avenue, located in the neighborhood of Gravel in the city of Guaratinguetá - SP. From the results obtained it was possible to draw up guidelines for the improvement of urban traffic of João Pessoa Avenue. The survey was conducted through questionnaires. It was held also technical visits, along the entire boulevard with intuited to analyze collect data on the main problems on the avenue.KEYWORDS: Avenue João Pessoa. Urban traffic. Car. MOVIMIENTO DE ANÁLISIS URBANO EN AV. JOHN PERSON, GUARATINGUETÁ CIUDAD Y PROPUESTA DE INTERVENCIÓN RESUMENEste trabajo se realizó con el fin de profundizar los estudios sobre la cultura del automóvil en las ciudades brasileñas. Tuvo como objeto de estudio el movimiento urbano en Avenida João Pessoa, ubicada en el barrio de Pedregulho en la ciudad de Guaratinguetá - SP. De los resultados obtenidos se pudo elaborar directrices para la mejora del tráfico urbano de João Pessoa Avenue.La encuesta se realizó por medio de cuestionarios. También hubo visitas técnicas, a lo largo de toda la avenida, con el objetivo de analizar y recopilar datos sobre los principales problemas en la avenida.PALABRAS CLAVE: Avenida João Pessoa. El tráfico urbano. Coche.
GESTÃO AMBIENTAL COMPARTILHADA: O PROGRAMA MUNICÍPIO VERDE AZUL
Authors: Lima Mariana Mazeti de , Pires Luana Ferreira , Oliveira Joseana Barissa de
Published: December 2015

Palavras-chavePrograma Município Verde Azul. Meio Ambiente. Política Pública.
PROGRAMA PARA GERAÇÃO DE PROJETOS ARQUITETÔNICOS DE UNIDADE DE TRATAMENTO DE ÁGUA
Authors: Oliveira Rafael Montanhini Soares de , Sala Dominique Martins , Sozim Muriel Buzo , Tomaz Daniel Ferreira
Published: December 2015

RESUMOSerá abordado nesse trabalho o desenvolvimento de um sistema computacional de pré-dimensionamento das unidades de floculação, decantação e filtração de uma ETA que possa gerar imagens com as dimensões calculadas e que essas imagens possam ser transferidas automaticamente para o software AutoCAD. Desta forma as imagens podem futuramente ser utilizadas para cálculos de estrutura das unidades de tratamento dando auxílio ao projetista em uma etapa inicial de projeto e ao estudante que tenha interesse na área. Com a geração deste programa pretende-se através do computador habilitar o acadêmico a desenvolver projetos de sistemas de tratamento com maior segurança e confiança. O programa desenvolvido sistema computacional de pré-dimensionamento das unidades de floculação, decantação e filtração de uma ETA, está sendo elaborado e gerando resultados bastante promissores. PALAVRAS-CHAVE:Dimensionamento de ETA, Python, AutoCAD.  PROGRAM FOR ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT GENERATION OF WATER TREATMENT UNIT ABSTRACTIt will be approached that the development work of a computer system to pre – flocculation of the sizing units, decantation and filtration of an ETA that may generate images with the calculated dimensions and these images can be automatically transferred to the AutoCAD software. Thus the images can further be used to structure calculations of treatment units giving aid to the designer at a nearly stage of project and the student who has an interest in the area.  With the generation of this program is intended through the computer to enable the students to develop treatment systems projects with greater security and confidence. The program developed computational system preliminary design of flocculation units, settling and filtration of ETA, is being prepared and generating very promising results.KEYWORDS: WTS diimension, Python. AutoCad.  PROGRAMA PARA LA GENERACIÓN DE PROYECTO ARQUITECTÓNICO DE LA UNIDAD DE TRATAMIENTO DE AGUA RESUMENSe acercó a que el trabajo de desarrollo de un sistema informático para pre - floculación de lãs unidades de tamaño, decantación y filtración de una ETA que pueden generar imágenes com las dimensiones calculadas y estas imágenes se pueden transferir automáticamente al software AutoCAD. Así, lãs imágenes se pueden usar además de estructurar cálculos de unidades de tratamiento que Dan ayuda al diseñadoren una etapa temprana Del proyecto y el estudiante que tiene um interes em la zona. Com La generación de este programa se pretende a través de La computadora para permitir a los estudiantes a desarrollar proyectos de sistemas de tratamiento com mayor seguridad y confianza. El programa desarrollado sistema de diseño preliminar de cálculo de las unidades de floculación, sedimentación y filtración de ETA, está siendo preparado y generando resultados muy prometedores .PALABRAS CLAVE: dimensiones ETA, Python, AutoCad.
Research Vessel ALKOR
Authors: Lackschewitz Klas , Heinitz Maike
Published: December 2015

The research vessel ALKOR, operated by GEOMAR Kiel, is a versatile facility for marine science. The knowledge gained from ocean expeditions contributes to a better understanding of the biological, physical, geological and chemical processes in the ocean.
Op het raakvlak van historische disciplines
Authors: De Boer Dick E.H.
Published: December 2015

At the Meeting Point of Historical DisciplinesThis contribution introduces the way in which the interaction between history and archaeology is examined, taking the case of the identification of a tomb and remains of Count William II of Holland, King of the Holy Roman Empire (†1256), in the former abbey church of Middelburg. It stresses the necessity of strict source criticism, which should be self-evident, but is at risk of receiving less attention. This is even truer when one of the disciplines is used as an auxiliary argument to support the other instead of a balanced approach. Wishful interpretation in such a case is a clear risk. The contribution gives some examples, before sketching the advance made thanks to the reapprochement of history and archaeology, and the consequent need for a registration system of archaeological data that can facilitate multi-disciplinary analysis. It ends with an introduction to the different stands in the dossier. This article is part of the discussion forum 'At the Meeting Point of Historical Disciplines'.Deze bijdrage biedt een inleiding op de wijze waarop de interactie tussen geschiedenis en archeologie wordt bekeken aan de hand van een casus betreffende het graf en de overblijfselen van de in 1256 gesneuvelde graaf Willem II van Holland, koning van het Heilige Roomse Rijk, in de voormalige abdijkerk van Middelburg. Hij benadrukt de noodzaak van een nauwgezette bronnenkritiek. Hoewel deze als vanzelfsprekend moet worden beschouwd, is er een zeker risico van verminderde zorgvuldigheid. Dit speelt vooral wanneer één van de disciplines wordt gebruikt als een hulp-argument, dat de uitkomsten van de andere moet ondersteunen, in plaats van een benadering waarbij beide disciplines in evenwicht zijn. Bij een onbalans is het risico van interpreteren in het licht van de gewenste uitkomst duidelijk aanwezig. De bijdrage geeft hiervan enkele voorbeelden, alvorens de vooruitgang te schetsen die is geboekt juist dankzij de toenadering tussen geschiedenis en archeologie, en aan te geven dat er behoefte is aan een registratiesysteem van  archeologische gegevens dat een multidisciplinaire analyse kan faciliteren. De bijdrage eindigt met de introductie van de verschillende standpunten in het dossier. Dit artikel maakt deel uit van het discussiedossier 'Op het raakvlak van historische disciplines'.
Willem II of Floris de Voogd? Vragen rond een grafmonument en een skelet in de Koorkerk te Middelburg
Authors: Henderikx Peter
Published: December 2015

William II or Florence the Guardian?: Questions about a Tomb and a Skeleton in the Abbey Church at MiddelburgBoth William II, Count of Holland and Zeeland and King of the Holy Roman Empire (†1256, re-interred 1282) and his brother Florence the Guardian (†1258) are buried in the Norbertine abbey church in Middelburg. In 1817 a skeleton was found in a bricked up niche, along with the remains of a tombstone on which was carved a knightly figure whose shield bears the coat of arms of Holland. Based on the results of an examination of the bones by George J.R. Maat and his team (Leiden University Medical Centre), Henderikx takes it that the skeleton could be either that of the King of the Holy Roman Empire or of Florence the Guardian. Considering that the skeleton, burial space and tombstone formed a coherent whole, and the high-relief on the tombstone almost certainly does not refer to the King of Rome but to his brother, Henderikx concludes that the skeleton must be the  earthly remains of Florence the Guardian. This article is part of the discussion forum 'At the Meeting Point of Historical Disciplines'.Roomskoning Willem II, graaf van Holland en Zeeland (†1256, herbegraven 1282) en diens broer Floris de Voogd (†1258) zijn beiden in de norbertijner abdijkerk in Middelburg begraven. In 1817 werd daar in een dichtgemetselde nis een skelet aangetroffen samen met de resten van een zerk met daarop een gebeeldhouwde ridderfiguur met op diens wapenschild het wapen van Holland. Uitgaande van de resultaten van het onderzoek van het botmateriaal door George J.R. Maat cum suis (Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum) stelt Henderikx vast dat het skelet afkomstig kan zijn van zowel de Roomskoning als van Floris de Voogd. Aangezien skelet, grafruimte en zerk steeds één samenhangend geheel hebben gevormd en het beeldhouwwerk op de zerk zo goed als zeker niet naar de Roomskoning maar naar diens broer verwijst, komt Henderikx tot de conclusie dat het skelet het stoffelijk overschot moet zijn van Floris de Voogd.Dit artikel maakt deel uit van het discussiedossier 'Op het raakvlak van historische disciplines'.
NOTAS SOBRE OS FUNDAMENTOS DA EDUCAÇÃO SOB MÚLTIPLAS VISÕES
Authors: Chaves Pereira Meira
Published: December 2015

A evolução do pensamento pedagógico a partir das comunidades primitivas até o surgimento das universidades é a temática central da obra, que teve o início de sua série com o Volume 1, e que agora, considerando o itinerário cronológico, estende-se até o fim da Idade Média e desdobra uma visão de conjunto sobre os principais representantes do pensamento educacional.

O livro, lançado pela Paco Editorial da Cidade de Jundiaí, SP, é uma organização de textos selecionados pelos Professores Paulo Gomes Lima, Doutor em Educação Escolar pela Universidade Estadual Paulista de Araraquara, SP, e Professor do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Campus de Sorocaba, SP, e Silvio Cesar Moral Marques, Doutor em Filosofia pela USP e Docente do PPGED da UFSCAR, Campus de Sorocaba. Reúne, portanto, as contribuições de pesquisadores de universidades públicas e privadas do Brasil, além de contribuições de acadêmicos dos cursos de pós-graduação stricto sensu. Ao todo são 22 capítulos reunidos em 364 páginas.
POLÍTICAS DE EVALUACIÓN Y REGULACIÓN DE LA EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR EN UN CONTEXTO DE TRANSFORMACIONES: PERSPECTIVAS Y DESARROLLOS/EVALUATION AND REGULATION POLICIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN A TRANSFORMATION CONTEXT: PERSPECTIVES AND DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Larrechea Enrique Martinez
Published: December 2015

Las políticas de evaluación y regulación de la educación superior son parte del conjunto de transformaciones sistémicas que desde al menos la segunda mitad de la década de los ochenta, está modificando el mundo de la educación superior. Este trabajo intenta analizar con una perspectiva comparativa su desarrollo en América Latina y el Caribe y sus desafíos para la investigación. Para ello, se pasa revista a algunas de las principales concepciones sobre la evaluación académica e institucional, se presentan las agendas de diversos actores en relación al tema y las formas institucionales que adoptó en la región. Asimismo, se da cuenta de las contribuciones de la investigación en el campo de las políticas comparadas de educación superior. El trabajo concluye identificando una nueva etapa de los sistemas de garantía de la calidad, en el que la regionalización y la convergencia de los sistemas de y la evaluación externa de sistemas internos a las instituciones promoverán nuevas formas de aseguramiento de la calidad.

 

Palabras claves: Políticas Públicas. Educación Superior. Educación Comparada. Evaluación y Acreditación. Aseguramiento de la Calidad.
Los conceptos de calidad, idoneidad y seguridad en el nuevo estatuto del consumidor
Authors: Giraldo López Alejandro
Published: December 2015

En esta ponencia elaborada para el foro “Nuevo Estatuto del Consumidor”, organizado por la Universidad Externado de Colombia, el autor expone los conceptos de calidad, idoneidad y seguridad a la luz del nuevo Estatuto del Consumidor, comparando paralelamente los principales cambios con el antiguo Estatuto de Protección al Consumidor. Esta breve pero ilustrativa ponencia culmina con un análisis detallado del régimen de responsabilidad en materia del derecho del consumidor.
¿Litigar o mediar? Una descripción de la mediación como instrumento de búsqueda de la justicia en la época antigua y moderna
Authors: Cargua Ríos Luis
Published: December 2015

Resaltando la visión de Platón y Aristóteles sobre la justicia y algunos de los enfoques modernos sobre el contenido de los problemas de búsqueda de lo justo, este artículo pretende conducir al lector a refleccionar sobre la disyuntiva de litigar o mediar frente a un problema, en el entendido final de que valorando la noción del equilibrio de Nash siempre habría un conjunto de estrategias que incentiva a las partes a no abandonar las negociaciones en una controversia.
The Impact of Board Characteristics on Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure: Evidence from Nigerian Food Product Firms
Authors: Aminu Isa Muhammad , Muhammad Sabo
Published: December 2015

This study examines the impact of Board Characteristics on Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure of listed food product firms in Nigeria over the period 2005-2014. A sample of six firms out of eleven food product firms listed on the floor of Nigerian Stock Exchange was studied. The study made use of secondary data generated from Annual Reports and Accounts of the sampled firms and the Nigerian Stock Exchange Fact book. The data was analyzed by means of descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis using STATA (version 12) package. The study reveals that board size and women on board show a significant positive association with corporate social responsibility disclosure of the sample firms. While managerial ownership shows a significant negative effect on corporate social responsibility disclosure. However, board independence indicates an insignificant association with corporate social responsibility disclosure. While the control variable (Size) shows an insignificant negative relationship with corporate social responsibility disclosure. Based on the findings, the study recommends among others, that firms in the food product should have a competent size of 9 to 15 of board members, so as to encourage corporate social responsibility disclosure. Also, the proportion of non-executive directors on the board should be maintained and the appointment should be strictly based on experience and expertise as this will also ensure more corporate social responsibility disclosure. Also, women participation on the board should be encouraged as much as possible since women may have different skills compared to their men counterpart as this will help in ensuring full disclosure of all CSR related information.
Innovation Activities in Companies in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Veledar Benina , Veledar Adnan
Published: December 2015

This paper aims to provide information on the extent to which companies in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina implement innovation activities. For this purpose, we used both qualitative and quantitative research methods. We performed qualitative analysis of legislation in the field of innovation as well as the attitude of the government towards innovation processes. In order to quantify innovation activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina companies, we conducted survey questionnaire among profit-oriented companies who employ at least 10 people. The working hypothesis of the paper is that the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina have a marginal role when it comes to encouraging the development and implementation of innovations and statistical monitoring of business innovation processes, which results in the lack of innovation activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina companies and has a negative impact on the business. Different parametric and non-parametric statistical tests were applied to test the stated hypothesis. Quantitative research has shown that a small number of enterprises continuously introduce new products/services which has negative impact on their performance. Conducted qualitative research has shown that the role of government in promoting and developing the acquired competitive advantages such as knowledge and innovation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is marginalized. According to the obtained results we derived some recommendations for improving operations using innovation potential.
Evaluation of Public Accountability and Tax Culture among Tax Payers in Nigeria
Authors: Igbo Igbeng Emmanuel , Biobele Beredugo Sunny , Adaka Adu Vincent
Published: December 2015

This study is about public accountability and tax culture in Nigeria. The article specifically evaluates the extent to which government’s accountability, transparency and act in the interest of the public create a sustainable tax culture in Nigeria and whether clear definition of responsibility, adherence to reporting mechanism and strict system review and sanctions enhance Nigerian tax culture among others. Survey research design was used and information was gathered from 782 tax payers from Edo, Enugu and Bayelsa States. The study adopted Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC), Ordinary Least Square (OLS) and Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) for testing the hypotheses. It was discovered that government’s accountability, transparency and act in the interest of the public create a sustainable tax culture in Nigeria; and clear definition of responsibility, adherence to reporting mechanism, and strict system review and sanctions enhance Nigerian tax culture, while unaccountability can lead to diverse consequences such as loss of government popularity among others. It is, therefore, recommended that in order to boast the Nigerian tax culture, government should be accountable, transparent and always act in the best interest of the public.