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Editorial
Authors: Rautenbach Christa
Published: April 2016

This issue of PER consists of 11 articles and one case note dealing with a wide range of topics in the global legal landscape. Monray Botha analyses the responsibility of South African companies towards their employees for achieving social justice in the corporate world. Fawzia Cassim examines how identity thieves use the personal information of individuals to commit identity fraud and theft, and looks at legislative solutions introduced in South Africa, the United States of America, the United Kingdom and India to combat identity theft crimes. Howard Chitimira discusses the regulation of market manipulation in Australia with the purpose of assessing if lessons can be learnt from it for South Africa. Leentjie de Jong deals with parenting coordination, a new alternative dispute resolution process to alleviate the negative effects of high-conflict co-parenting cases on the South African court system and the children of divorce. Yvonne Donders investigates the cultural dimensions of the right to health endorsed by several treaty provisions and treaty monitoring bodies and comes to the conclusion that states can implement the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health in a culturally sensitive and responsible way by consulting cultural communities and individuals. Joel Modiri reflects on the development of a radical democratic political theory that shifts analytical and conceptual registers in which the relationship between law and poverty is conventionally addressed and argues for the creation of a radical alternative that defatalizes the present. Stephen Peté's unconventional historical examination of the Barberton Prison Complex during the 1980s is published in two parts. The first part deals with the deaths of three prisoners and the injury of many others during a day of violence at the Barberton prison farm on 29 December 1982 and the second part examines a string of violent incidents which occurred within the Barberton Prison Complex during the course of 1983, leading to nine inmate deaths. Robbie Robinson raises the question of whether or not the constitutionally entrenched right to make decisions concerning reproduction may be limited, as the continued existence of the State may ultimately be jeopardised if the size of the population is not limited to the available levels of subsistence. Olufemi Soyejudiscusses the incapacity of low-income countries to realise the Millennium Development Goals and seeks to make a case for the adoption of a development-driven approach to law as a linchpin for the post-2015 development agenda. Carmel van Niekerk considers the constitutionality of section 294 of the Children's Act 38 of 2005, which permits commissioning parents to engage in surrogacy arrangements only in instances where they are able to provide a genetic link to their future offspring. In the only case note, Salona Lutchman evaluates the implications ofSS v Litako 2014 SACR 431 (SCA): A Clarification on Extra Curial Statements and Hearsay.
Editorial
Authors: Rautenbach Christa
Published: April 2016

This edition of PER consists of eight contributions; six articles and two notes. In the first article, Angelo Dubeanalyses the interaction amongst African States that eventually led to the development of universal jurisdiction regulations within their individual legal systems to determine if one can say that there is indeed an African signature in those legal rules. Anél Ferreira-Snyman deals with the rapid development of space technology and space flight which has rendered article IV of the Outer Space Treaty dealing with the military use of outer space outdated and in dire need of change. Moses Phooko's article investigates whether the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Tribunal has jurisdiction to deal with cases involving allegations of human rights violations. Analogous to the situation of Chinese people in South Africa who chose to be defined as "Black People" in terms of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 as well as the Broad Based Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003, Enyinna Nwauche examines the possibility that people living under a system of customary law may change their legal system by choosing another one. The last two articles, written in two parts by Andre Louw, deals with theEmployment Equity Act 55 of 1998. In the first part, he critically examines the organising principle of the affirmative provisions of this Act and assesses if it is in line with the constitutional requirements for a legitimate affirmative action programme or measure. In the second part, he critically evaluates the Constitutional Court judgment inSouth African Police Service v Solidarity obo Barnard 2014 6 SA 123 (CC), and highlights what he thinks the biggest areas of disappointment of this judgment are within the context of South Africa’s equality jurisprudence.
In the first of two notes, Zsa-Zsa Boggenpoel analyses the Constitutional Court's use of the common law remedy ofmandament van spolie in Ngqukumba v Minister of Safety and Security 2014 5 SA 112 (CC). In the second note and last contribution of this edition, Petronell Kruger discusses the case of Western Cape Forum for Intellectual Disability v Government of the Republic of South Africa 2011 5 SA 87 (WCC), which dealt with the challenges faced by persons with disabilities relating to access to education in South Africa.
ADESIVOS DE PRÓTESES REMOVÍVEIS: quando e por que utilizá-los?
Authors: Tosto Pereira Fonseca Rafaella , Oliveira Viviane Maia , Castor Xisto Lima Emilena Maria , Torres Leon Blanca Liliana
Published: April 2016

Pacientes submetidos à reabilitação com próteses removíveis esperam que as mesmas possam lhes dar conforto, segurança e quesejam estéticas, devolvendo em parte ou totalmente sua capacidade mastigatória. Estes fatores estão intimamente vinculados aos requisitos funcionais, representados pela retenção, suporte e estabilidade do aparelho protético,porém, em alguns casos essa retenção não ocorre de modo satisfatório, levando o dentista a indicar outros recursos como a utilização de adesivos protéticos, que são substâncias utilizadas para dar uma maior retenção às próteses, que ao absorver água proporcionam uma viscosidade e pegajosidade elevadas, mantendo a prótese em função. Estes adesivos podem ser encontrados na forma de pó, pastas ou fitas adesivas. Apesar da sua extensa utilização, esses materiais ainda são vistos por muitos profissionais de uma forma cética, tendo seu uso relacionado ao “fracasso” na realização da técnica das próteses removíveis.Devido a esta situação controversa, este trabalho teve como objetivo revisar a literatura acerca destes conceitos de adesivos para próteses removíveis, suas indicações, vantagens e desvantagens. Foi possível concluir que os adesivos de prótese removível podem ser indicados em casos de pouca retenção do rebordo, forças musculares excessivas que movimentam a prótese e, principalmente, para o conforto psicológico do paciente.
Congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle: a clinical and radiological examination
Authors: Pozdeev Alexander P , Sukharskaya Julia B
Published: April 2016

Results of the clinical and radiological examination of 20 children aged between 2 years and 13 years with congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle are presented. In 35% cases, malformations of the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems were identified. The most common variants of the affected clavicle were shortening, localization of nonunion in the distal part of its middle third, and thinning. Less frequent deformations included thickening of the ends of the bone fragments with moderate sclerosis of all bone fragments and normal bone structure of the diaphysis; deformity of bone fragments (in 60% cases) mainly in the frontal plane; and the displacement of bone fragments in the cranial direction. These changes need to be considered when planning surgery.
Algorithm for treatment of children of first months of life with brachial plexus birth palsy
Authors: Kriukova Irina A , Khusainov Nikita O , Baindurashvili Alexei G , Ikoeva Galina A , Garkavenko Yuriy E
Published: April 2016

Aim. We present the algorithm for treatment designed specially for medical doctors who are involved in treatment process of children with brachial plexus birth palsy during first few months of their life.Materials and methods. We analyzed domestic and foreign literature which highlights the problem of brachial plexus birth palsy.Results. Key-moments of diagnostic and treatment of these patients were discovered. Based-upon them algorithm was developed.Conclusion. Integration of developed algorithm in clinical practice is essential for understanding the etiology, pathogenesis, natural history, differential diagnostic and prior treatment by medical doctors of different specialties to improve the quantity of medical service.
Children of Oryx, Children of Crake, Children of Men: Redefining the Post/Transhuman in Margaret Atwood’s “ustopian” MaddAddam Trilogy
Authors: Marques Eduardo Marks de
Published: April 2016

One of the main pillars of posthuman and transhuman thought is the use of technology as a means to ameliorate human life by helping overcome the flaws and limitations of the biological body. The effect of such trends has been central to the development of contemporary, third-turn dystopian novels in English, published in the past thirty or so years. However, one important aspect of such narratives is also their list of transgressive characteristics, distancing them from their modern, second-turn counterparts. The following article aims to discuss how transgressive the ideas of dystopia and transhumanism that form Margaret Atwood’s MaddAddam trilogy are, essentially discussing whatever lies at the core of the human condition.
Condição de saúde bucal de crianças internadas no Hospital Municipal Infantil de Imperatriz – Maranhão
Authors: Lima Márcia Cristina Pereira de Souza , Lobo Ingrid NatachiIla Rodrigues , Leite Katiane Vieira Menezes , Muniz Gabrielle Ribeiro Lima Muniz , Steinhauser Henrique Caballero , Maia Paulo Roberto Martins
Published: April 2016

O objetivo deste artigo foi avaliar a condição de saúde bucal de crianças internadas no Hospital Municipal Infantil de Imperatriz - MA. A amostra foi constituída por 80 crianças de ambos os sexos, com idade entre 02 e 12 anos, hospitalizadas por no mínimo 03 dias. Quanto à distribuição da média do ceo-d e CPO-D por idade, as crianças hospitalizadas de 05 a 07 anos apresentaram índice de cárie mais elevado. O IHOS, na faixa etária entre 02 e 05 anos, revelou uma higiene bucal insatisfatória. Constatou-se que a saúde bucal das crianças hospitalizadas está comprometida, com um alto índice de cárie na dentição decídua. A higiene bucal não ocorre nem de forma sistemática, nem orientada durante o período de hospitalização, havendo uma baixa adesão aos procedimentos de higiene bucal.
Análise da sensibilidade após o uso prévio de dessensibilizantes em clareamento dental
Authors: Crescente Camila Lopes , Pinto Cristiane Franco
Published: April 2016

O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar a utilização de três diferentes dessensibilizantes dentais antes da aplicação do gel clareador contendo cálcio. Foram selecionados 32 voluntários e estes divididos, aleatoriamente, em 4 grupos (n = 8): G1) Gel de Peróxido de Hidrogênio a 35% contendo cálcio (Gel PH+Ca); G2) Desensibilize KF 2% + (Gel PH+Ca); G3) Desensibilize KF 0,2% + (Gel PH+Ca) e G4) Nano P + (Gel PH+Ca). Os materiais foram aplicados em 3 sessões e, posteriormente, foram realizadas mensurações da sensibilidade utilizando a escala visual analógica de dor, através de estímulos táteis e evaporativos. Não houve diferença estatística (p > 0,05) de sensibilidade entre os indivíduos de grupos diferentes, em nenhum dos períodos de avaliação.
Amálgama dental e seu papel na Odontologia atual
Authors: Santos Danielle Tiburcio , Dias Katia Regina Hostilio Cervantes , Santos Márcia P. Alves dos
Published: April 2016

O Amálgama de Prata (AP) é um material restaurador consagrado pelo uso na Odontologia. Embora nos últimos anos tenha havido uma procura maior pelas restaurações estéticas, ao se considerar aspectos inerentes à eficácia, eficiência, custo e efetividade, particularmente em Saúde Pública, o AP, quando indicado, permanece como material de eleição para restaurações posteriores intracoronárias. Há uma tendência mundial de banir o uso do AP devido à toxicidade do mercúrio para o ambiente e para a saúde humana, mas não existem evidências científicas sobre isto. De concreto, há necessidade de realizar o gerenciamento de resíduos químicos de AP. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste estudo é revisar na literatura sobre o gerenciamento de resíduos do AP e colaborar nesta orientação, propondo um guia.
Effect of incorporation of Paneer whey on dough characteristics and organoleptic attributes of milk bread
Authors: Kakan Aditi , Changade Sudhakar , Chopde Santosh
Published: April 2016

Study was conducted to assess the effect of substitution of water with paneer whey in bread making on the dough characteristics and organoleptic attributes of milk bread. Water was substituted with paneer whey in four different percentages .i.e. 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. The dough development time and dough stiffness were increased with increase in the level of incorporation of paneer whey. The means of sensory scores of milk breads ranged between 84.18 ± 2.09 and 86.83 ± 2.57. Sensory scores of milk bread sample supplemented with paneer whey and control sample were statistically non-significant at 5% level of significance indicating that paneer whey can be used effectively for replacing water in the production of milk bread.
Quality assessment of mustard oil in deep fat frying
Authors: Nayak Prakash Kumar , Dash Uma , Rayaguru Kalpana
Published: April 2016

Now a days fried foods are very common everywhere around the world and it can be observed by the increasing number of fast food restaurants in the last few decades. Deep frying of foods at high temperature enhances the sensorial properties which include the unique fried flavor, golden brown colour and crispy texture. At the same time, so many chemical reactions like oxidation, polymerization, hydrolysis, etc., take place in the food system, which ultimately alters the physical and chemical properties of fat. Mustard oil is a vegetable oil which is widely being used in India for cooking purpose. The parameters like free fatty acid (FFA), peroxide value (PV), p-anisidine value (p-AV), total oxidation (TOTOX value), iodine value (IV) and colour are studied in this experiment. The heating oil parameter has been taken in such a way, considering the frying practices done in the restaurants of North-East India. The oil sample was taken after every 5 hours of heating mustard oil in deep fat fryer. The 30 hours of heating (5h/day) degrades mustard oil to such an extent that it becomes unadvisable for human consumption. The study showed that there is ample change in the chemical composition and the hunter colour showed that the oil has lost its luster and has become dark red.
Use of indigenous sources of sulphur in soils of eastern India for higher crops yield and quality- A review
Authors: Singh Surendra , Singh S. K.
Published: April 2016

Sulphur is the fourth most important nutrient after nitrogen, phosphorus and zinc for Indian Agriculture. Large quantities of indigenous S sources such as mined gypsum, pyrite and by-product phosphogypsum are available in the country. Research efforts have been directed to evaluate suitability of these indigenous S sources as sulphur fertilizer in soils and crops of eastern India. The magnitude of S deficiency widely differed in soils of eastern states. Among different crops oilseeds were found more responsive to S application than pulses and cereals. The dose of most of the crops ranged between 20 to 60 kg ha-1 except sugarcane which profitably responded at 80 kg ha-1. Basal soil application of gypsum and phosphogypsum were found to be superior than that of pyrites. However, pyrites resulted in higher crop response on residual sulphur in various cropping systems. In addition to yield, application of S improved the quality of crop produce also. Protein content in cereals and pulses, oil content in oil seeds and sugar content in sugarcane were appreciably increased due to S application. Replenishment of sulphur in soil can be made through the use of indigenous sources of sulphur for achieving higher crops yield and quality in eastern states of India.
Zeolite and its potential uses in agriculture : A critical review
Authors: Sangeetha C. , Baskar P.
Published: April 2016

In many parts of the world food security is being affected due to declining quality and/or quantity of the soil resource base and climate change. In this context, farming with zeolites has drawn attention. Zeolites are natural aluminosilicates present in rocks different part of the world. Use of zeolite has gained a momentum in the recent past owing to multitude of benefits accured from them. Zeolites are useful in agriculture because of their large porosity, cation exchange capacity and selectivity for ammonium and potassium cations. They can be used both as carriers of nutrients and as a medium to free nutrients. Although considerable research has been advanced, further research needs to carried out for their efficient utilization in farming.
Association analysis of seed yield and its attributing traits in black gram [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper]
Authors: Singh Monika , Swarup Indu , Billore M. , Chaudhari P. R.
Published: April 2016

An experiment was conducted in the year 2009 to estimate genotypic and phenotypic correlations in all possible combinations for seventy five accessions of black gram with the object to get the information on relative importance of various yield contributing characters and thus increase the efficiency of selection for higher yield based on yield components. The characters, plant height, number of primary branches per plant, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per plant, number of seeds per pod and 1000-seed weight showed positive correlation with seed yield both at phenotypic and genotypic level. The magnitude of genotypic correlation was higher than phenotypic correlation indicating that the association of traits with seed yield controlled by genetic factors like linkage and/ or pleiotropism. Path coefficient analysis indicated that characters namely number of seeds per plant and 1000-seed weight had high magnitude and positive direct effect on seed yield.
Effect of sugarcane monocropping on soil physical and chemical properties in texturally varied soils
Authors: Lakshmi* S. Rama , Sreelatha T. , Veerabhadrarao K. , Venugopalarao N.
Published: April 2016

Monocropping of sugarcane is highly profitable to the farmers and sugar industry as it reduces the production cost by 30-40 %. But productivity of sugarcane under multiratooning is declined by 30-50 % every year due to alteration of soil physical properties and soil biology which leads to reduction in cane population per hectare. All such alterations correlate with drastic reduction in ratoon cane yield as compared to plant cane. Multiratooning of sugarcane cultivation can alter on soil health. Hence, the present study was formulated to study the effect of sugarcane monocropping on soil physical and chemical properties in different textural classess of popular sugarcane growing areas of Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. Three major soil types (sandy loam, red loam and clay loam) from popular sugarcane growing areas of Visakhapatnam district were collected by using GPS and Most popularly grown sugarcane cultivar for monocropping i.e 87A298 was selected in all these three sites. Results revealed that the soil physical properties under monocropping were negatively influenced with increasing frequency of ratooning in all the textural classes. However more influence was observed under clay loam soils compared to sandy loams. The data on soil fertility status in different ratoons indicated that the available macro nutrient status and soil organic carbon content was more in all the surface soils compared to subsurface soils and it was highest in clay loam soils followed by red loam soils and sandy loams. Among different ratoons relatively highest nutrient status was recorded than succeeding ratoons. With in different textural classes clay loam soils exhibited highest micronutrient status followed by red loams and sandy loam soils. With in the different ratoons there was not much variation in available micro nutrient status. However all the surface soils exhibited higher status than corresponding subsurface soils. Irrespective of the ratooning micronutrient status was more in clay loam soils and low in sandy loam soils.
Leguminous blocks: Nutritional values and economics
Authors: Takawale* P.S. , Jade S.S. , Ghorpade S.D.
Published: April 2016

Present study was conducted at Central Research Station of BAIF Development Research Foundation, Urulikanchan, Pune during 2013 to 2015 with an objective to determining the nutritive values and keeping quality of legume blocks. Leaf meals were prepared from sun dried leaves and chaffed twigs of subabul (Leucaena leucocephala), desmanthus (Desmanthus vergatus), sesbania (Sesbania sesban) and lucerne (Medicago sativa). Five blocks were prepared by adding molasses, corn flour, mineral mixture and salt. Chemical composition such as dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), crude fibre (CF), ether extract (EE), ash and silica content were determined according to standard analytical procedures. The chemical composition was more or less similar in fresh and stored legume blocks in all the recipes and did not vary much during storage. Further, no deterioration in colour, odour or texture was observed in storage, or any apparent contamination with mould. Among the five leguminous blocks, highest nutritive values in terms of CP, CF, EE, ash and silica were observed in sesbania legume block (22.17, 12.14, 3.52, 10.71 and 0.52%) followed by blocks of subabul (20.52, 10.61, 3.42, 10.72 and 0.81%) respectively. The cost of per kg production of leguminous block of subabul and sesbania was low as compared to lucerne blocks, which were Rs. 20, 21 and 29 correspondingly. All the goats offered legume blocks accepted them readily. All the blocks were offered to difeerent five goats for feeding and their acceptance and the intake was 100 per cent. Hence, the leguminous blocks prepared from sesbania and subabul leaf meal were selected as the best leguminous blocks as goat feed.
Modified atmosphere storage technique for the management of pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis in Horse gram
Authors: Divya* P. , Durga K. Kanaka , Sunil N. , Rajasri M. , Keshavulu K. , Udayababu P.
Published: April 2016

The present study was aimed to investigate the effect of modified atmosphere with elevated levels of CO2 against pulse beetle, C. chinensis in stored horse gram. Seeds were artificially infested with C. chinensis and exposed to CO2 (30%, 40% and 50 %) and packed in air tight containers. Concentrations of 40% and 50% CO2 not only checked seed infestation but also checked the progeny production of pulse beetle and reduced the weight loss of seed compared to normal atmosphere. Storage of horse gram seeds in CO2 rich atmosphere also maintained seed quality without any detrimental effect on germination and seedling vigor up to six months of storage.
Integrated weed management in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under rainfed conditions of Karnataka, India
Authors: Rathod* Pandit S. , Patil D.H. , Dodamani B.M.
Published: April 2016

A field investigation was carried out during winter seasons of 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 at Agricultural Research Station, Gulbarga (Karnataka) to evaluate the effect of pre and post emergence herbicides on weeds and productivity of chickpea cv. JG-11. Ten treatments were tested in randomized block design with three replications. Among the herbicidal treatments, pendimethalin 38% CS 0.75 kg a.i ha-1PE + hand weeding (HW) at 30-35 days after sowing (DAS) and pendimethalin 30% EC 0.75 kg a.i ha-1+ imazethapyr 2% 1.0 kg a.i ha-1 PE + one hoeing at 30-35 DAS recorded significantly higher seed yield (1198 kg ha-1), net returns (Rs. 25107 ha-1) and B:C ratio (2.10) and lower weed dry weight (11.3 g m-2) and higher weed control efficiency (83%) than all other herbicidal treatments except two hand weedings at 20 and 40 DAS. It may be inferred from the present investigation that these herbicidal treatments could be used effectively as an alternative for controlling weeds and obtaining optimum seed yield of chickpea under rainfed conditions of Karnataka.
Impact of weather variables on drymatter accumulation and yield of mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] varieties under different dates of sowing
Authors: Tzudir Lanunola , Basu*1 Shrabani , Maji1 Srijani , Bera1 Purnendu S. , Nath1 Rajib , Mazumdar2 Debashis , Chakraborty3 Prodip K.
Published: April 2016

A two year experiment was conducted at the BCKV with four mungbean varieties (Pant Mung-5, Bireswar, RMG-62 and Sukumar) sown under three dates (15th February, 1st and 15th March) in a split plot design where dates of sowing and varieties were allotted to main and sub plot treatments respectively with three replications. PAR was recorded with the help of line quantum sensor. Dry matter accumulation, yield attributes and yield were measured. Canonical correlation and correspondence analysis showed that absorbed PAR during 32 to 46 days after emergence (DAE) increased dry matter, pod and seed yield. PAR use efficiency (PARUE) of mungbean ranged from 0.75 to 0.88 g MJ-1 for seed yield. PARUE for dry matter production was maximum during 39 to 46 DAE. According to PARUE and heat use efficiency, Pant Mung-5 should be sown within 1st March in this zone. Growing degree day requirement gradually increased with delayed sowing.
Conocimientos, actitudes y creencias en personas con sobrepeso-obesidad sobre riesgo cardiovascular en Lambayeque, Perú
Authors: Portocarrero-Flores Diana , Zamora-Silva Juan Carlos , León-Jiménez Franco
Published: April 2016

Objetivo: Explorar los conocimientos, creencias y actitudes sobre riesgo cardiovascular en personas con sobrepeso-obesidad en el distrito de Chiclayo. Material y métodos: Estudio cualitativo de enfoque etnográfico. Muestreo no probabilístico en bola de nieve, saturación de la muestra en 23 participantes. Las entrevistas fueron grabadas y transcritas, analizando su contenido y organizando la información en categorías. Resultados: La mayoría no reconocían a la obesidad como una enfermedad, pero sí como un factor de riesgo para desarrollar enfermedad coronaria; otros no conocían el significado de la palabra o la confundían con hábitos alimentarios inadecuados. La mayoría mencionaron que su estado de salud era “malo”. Algunos consideraron que el ser obesos de niños y continuar siéndolo de adultos era “normal”, sin riesgo para su salud. La referencia de incomodidades para las actividades de la vida diaria debido a obesidad fue frecuente. Se mencionó el origen exclusivamente genético de los problemas cardiacos, independientemente del peso. Conclusiones: Las mujeres mostraron mayor preocupación por su salud y conceptos similares a los varones independientemente del grado de instrucción. Los participantes reconocieron tener exceso de peso; consideraron al sobrepeso-obesidad como factores de riesgo pero no como enfermedades. El infarto de miocardio fue el evento cardiovascular más relacionado con obesidad. Los participantes no mencionaron a la enfermedad cerebrovascular como un evento frecuente.
Urinary rhabditiform larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis in disseminated disease affecting a kidney-transplanted patient
Authors: Pocaterra Leonor , Pérez Gladymar , Rojas Elsy , Hernán Aurora , Castro Julio , Goldstein Carlos , Núñez Luz
Published: April 2016

Strongyloides stercoralis, nemátode intestinal de alta prevalencia en zonas tropicales y subtropicales, se presenta clínicamente de forma asintomática u oligosintomática en personas inmunocompetentes. No obstante, la diseminación o hiperinfección por este parásito, puede producir severas complicaciones, a veces fatales en pacientes inmunosuprimidos. Este reporte describe a un paciente masculino de 53 años, trasplantado renal, cuyas complicaciones coinciden con la detección de larvas en las heces. La terapia inmunosupresora usual no impidió el desarrollo de nefritis aguda en este paciente. Los métodos de Baermann y cultivo en agar resultaron positivos en tres muestras consecutivas. Adicionalmente, en el sedimento urinario, se encontraron larvas rabditoides. Posterior al tratamiento con ivermectina la función renal evidenció significativa mejoría. El caso presentado enfatiza la necesidad de investigar la infección por S. stercoralis en los protocolos pre-trasplante en donantes y receptores, y en las complicaciones post-trasplante asociadas con eosinofilia, especialmente cuando proceden del trópico.
La medicina centrada en el paciente como método clínico
Authors: Cuba-Fuentes Maria , Contreras Samamé Janet Angelina , Ravello Ríos Paúl Steve , Castillo Narro Miriam Aydeé , Coayla Flores Saúl Alan
Published: April 2016

El modelo biomédico tradicional centrado en la enfermedad, con su énfasis en la tecnología, en los últimos años viene siendo cuestionado; en su lugar, se propugna el Modelo biopsicosocial, más integral, sistémico y holístico, que se centra en la persona como un ser biológico, psicológico y social. Para responder adecuadamente las necesidades y expectativas de los pacientes surge el método clínico centrado en el paciente (MCCP) desarrollado por Stewart y Brown (1995). Para ejemplificarlo, en este artículo tomamos un caso clínico, desarrollando los cuatro componentes de la MCCP: la exploración de la dolencia, la enfermedad y la salud; el entendimiento de la persona como un todo, la búsqueda de un espacio común para definir problemas, metas y roles que se adoptarán en el encuentro de la consulta y finalmente el desarrollo de la relación médico paciente.
Hipertensión en el adulto mayor
Authors: Salazar Cáceres Pedro Martín , Rotta Rotta Aida , Otiniano Costa Fanny
Published: April 2016

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Movimientos sociales contra la exclusión: la protesta a favor de los inmigrantes en España
Authors: Gomariz Acuña Tomás Pedro
Published: April 2016

El objeto del presente documento es hacer una breve reflexión sobre los rasgos, más significativos, de la lógica de las acciones cívicas de protesta ante el fenómeno de la exclusión social .Con este fin, en los siguientes apartados procederé con el análisis de la lógica de actuación de los agentes sociales de solidaridad the implicados en la discursiva social sobre la problemática de la población inmigrante.

La situación padecida, por estos colectivos, constituye un caso ejemplar donde la aludida realidad, de injusticia social, muestra más claramente su semblante. La condición del inmigrante supone la manifestación de una nueva forma de marginación y pobreza, resultado de cambios estructurales en los aparatos productivos de las sociedades que les acogen. Los miembros de estas colectividades constituyen la fuerza de trabajo necesaria para el funcionamiento de sectores vitales, inviables por su coste en la lógica de mercado de nuestra economía.

En las reflexiones de las siguientes líneas se parte de la concepción de la marginación como mecanismo agente en la constitución del actual orden de nuestra sociedad. Lejos de la opinión más difundida, donde el fenómeno señalado es considerado efecto de los desajustes del mercado, observando la naturaleza endémica de las diferentes situaciones de desamparo social y pobreza, evidentemente, nos vemos obligados a interrogarnos sobre la funcionalidad de estas situaciones en la fundamentación de nuestra realidad. Sólo en la comprensión de esta trama maliciosa, los aludidos problemas se pueden solucionar. Respondiendo a los fines aludidos, el contenido de las páginas siguientes está dispuesto en cinco apartados.
El Estado del Bienestar en Castilla-La Mancha. Análisis prospectivo
Authors: Bleda José Mª
Published: April 2016

El presente artículo recoge los resultados más sobresalientes de una investigación social aplicada realizada en la comunidad de Castilla-La Mancha, solicitada por las Cortes Regionales y efectuada desde el área de sociología de la Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, y con los objetivos de conocer las tendencias y líneas de desarrollo del Estado del Bienestar en Castilla-La Mancha en los próximos quince años (2000-2015) e identificar los problemas más importantes relacionados con los servicios sanitarios, educativos y sociales. La técnica empleada ha sido un cuestionario dirigido aun grupo de 146 expertos definidos en tres paneles: a) representantes políticos, sindicalistas y empresarios; b) responsables de organizaciones sociales; y c) profesionales de los sectores sociales analizados. De los resultados obtenidos se han elaborado tres posibles escenarios que se irían definiendo hasta el año 2015. En concreto el futuro previsible es bastante halagüeño, pues supone un avance y la consolidación del Estado del Bienestar actual en la comunidad manchega, y la opinión de los expertos consultados apoya de una manera concluyente la ampliación y mejora de las diferentes prestaciones sociales.

En las dos últimas décadas se han realizado variadísimas investigaciones sobre el origen, desarrollo y situación del Estado del Bienestar en el mundo occidental, lo que nos ha proporcionado un amplio marco teórico, unas herramientas y/o técnicas de trabajo para ese análisis concreto y numerosísimos datos cuantitativos y cualitativos sobre la situación pasada, presente y futura del mismo.
Frédéric le Play o la construcción de un método para las ciencias sociales
Authors: Garrigós Monerris José Ignacio
Published: April 2016

Pierre-Guillaume-Frédéric Le Play (La Riviére-Saint-Saveur, Calvados, 1806 -París, 1882) vivió muy de cerca las transformaciones sociales y los acontecimientos históricos de su país y de su tiempo. No tardó en conocer el éxito y en obtener el reconocimiento social a su labor tanto como ingeniero de minas primero, como científico social, después. Fue nombrado Catedrático de la Escuela de Minas, Inspector General de Minas de Francia, Comisario General de las Exposiciones Universales parisinas de 1855 y 1867 y, Consejero de Estado y Senador Imperial bajo Napoleón III. Fue el fundador de la Société d'Économie Sociale, el primer centro de investigación social privado de Francia, y fue distinguido como Gran Oficial de la Legión de Honor. Entre sus amigos se encontraba la elite política e intelectual francesa. Su preocupación por la paz social en un siglo repleto de revueltas, le llevó a estudiar la sociedad ya interesarse por las condiciones de la estabilidad social. Ello le convirtió en una figura clave en el proceso de formación de las ciencias sociales. Le Play creó un método de investigación con vocación científica, primando la observación sobre las ideas preconcebidas. Propuso un nuevo paradigma de investigación en el cual el propio investigador definía los principios que iba a estudiar y recogía sus propios datos. Eligió como objeto de su estudio a familias- tipo de cada sociedad, confeccionó una guía práctica para realizar estudios sociales, combinó indicadores cuantitativos y cualitativos, elaboró teorías sociológicas conectando conceptos como la movilidad social y la estructura familiar, la moralidad y el éxito económico o, la estructura familiar y el tipo de trabajo.
Clavicular Fracture Associated with Life-Threatening Hemorrhage
Authors: Campfield Brian , Barzideh O. Sam
Published: April 2016

Case:

A sixty-four-year-old woman sustained a displaced midshaft clavicular fracture. Shortly after admission to the hospital, she developed symptoms of hypovolemic shock as well as neurologic compromise of the ipsilateral upper extremity. Her workup demonstrated a large periclavicular hematoma. She underwent surgical exploration, during which a subclavian artery laceration was identified and repaired.

Conclusion:

This case serves as a reminder to the treating physician to maintain an appropriate index of suspicion for associated injuries when treating clavicular fractures.
Custo-efetividade de cateteres periféricos com plataforma de estabilização integrada sob a perspectiva hospitalar no Brasil
Authors: Mensor Luciana , Aguiar Daniele , Souza Camila
Published: April 2016

A presente avaliação tem como finalidade determinar a custo-efetividade de cateteres periféricos com dispositivo de segurança, válvula antirrefluxo e plataforma de estabilização integrada durante seu uso em pacientes hospitalizados e submetidos à terapia de infusão, sob a perspectiva da Saúde Suplementar do Brasil. Foi elaborado modelo analítico de decisão para estimar a razão de custo-efetividade incremental (RCEI), em horizonte de 96 horas, entre cateteres periféricos com plataforma de estabilização integrada versus dispositivos sem plataforma de estabilização. Os desfechos clínicos aplicados ao modelo foram taxa de sucesso da punção venosa e taxa de permanência do cateter, obtidos através de revisão sistemática da literatura. A estimativa de custos médicos diretos totais para o tratamento das complicações associadas à punção venosa foi elaborada por opinião de especialistas, e coletada a partir de de bases de dados secundárias. O resultado para o Caso Base do modelo evidenciou economia de recursos financeiros de R$ 138,31 por complicações evitadas e R$ 558,33 por punção venosa com sucesso ou novas punções evitadas. O estudo indica que o uso de cateteres periféricos com plataforma de estabilização integrada pode constituir uma alternativa viável aos hospitais brasileiros, gerando redução de custos totais de tratamento e ganhos em efetividade clínica, especialmente em função da menor tendência de surgimento de eventos adversos decorrentes da mobilização inadvertida dos cateteres periféricos ao longo do tempo.
Kajian Atas Gereja Pentakosta-Kharismatik di Jawa, Indonesia: Sebuah Tantangan
Authors: Rodemeier Susanne
Published: April 2016

Using a recent case study, I am going to show which realities might demand adjusting research methods during every step of ethnographic field research. I am going to show that one can not be equipped with all research methods in advance. I will demonstrate via the progression of my own research why it is necessary to continuously adjust research methods to the broader situation even if it might be quite difficult. The case I present is taken from my most recent research amongst members in charismatic Pentecostal churches on Java, Indonesia. The relationship between my informants and me is evaluated. In my case study, it was necessary to recognize the importance of the cultural peculiarities of the Javanese language, in spite of the fact that Indonesian was spoken. Also the urban research field demanded special methodology. And last, but not least, the pressure informants put on the researcher by treating her as a possible proselyte demanded an unexpected sensitive approach.
Bukan Jalan Buntu, Melainkan Setapak Terjal: Sebuah Apresiasi Kritis terhadap Sumbangsih Teori Kultural-Linguistik Lindbeck bagi Penumbuhkembangan Dialog Antaragama yang Autentik
Authors: Elliarso Risang Anggoro
Published: April 2016

Advancing from his criticism against two principal theological theories of religion, namely (1) cognitive-propositional theory and (2) experiential-expressive theory, George A. Lindbeck proposes his cultural-linguistic theory as an alternative theory which is deemed more adequate in comprehending plurality of religions. Regrettably, for some, Lindbeck�s theory is considered rather as a closure to any interreligious dialogue, as a consequence of its superfluous emphasis on the incommensurability and untranslability amongst different religions. Therefore, within this modest article, taking into account several insights from postcolonial studies, I try to venture a critical appreciation on how Lindbeck�s cultural-linguistic theory might contribute to the endeavour of fostering constructive, authentic, and profound interreligious dialogue. I attempt to argue that Lindbeck�s cultural-linguistic theory, instead of imparting a cul-de-sac to any interreligious dialogue, actually lay bare a path for the dialogue. A path which is, whilst hard and steep, viable.
Spatio-temporal evolutions of precipitation in the Yellow River basin of China from 1981 to 2013
Authors: Wu Lei , Liu Xia , Ma Xiaoyi
Published: April 2016

The partial thin plate smoothing splines method was applied to evaluate spatiotemporal trends of precipitation in the Yellow River basin from 1981 to 2013 by considering the basin's digital elevation model. Results indicate the following. (1) The spline method can greatly improve the spatial interpolation accuracy of meteorological data and can be applied to spatial modeling of meteorological elements for large regions with complex terrain. (2) Overall, annual precipitation in the Yellow River basin shows a decreasing trend from east to west, with the isohyet equipluve distribution of 400 mm being basically consistent with the dividing line between semi-humid and semi-arid regions in China. Sichuan has the highest annual average precipitation while Neimeng has the lowest; Shandong and Henan both have relatively significant changes of annual precipitation while Gansu and Qinghai have small changes. (3) The average monthly precipitation of the basin from 1981 to 2013 presents an overall increasing trend from north to south; the annual precipitation in each province was mainly concentrated in 7–9 months of the whole year. The highest monthly average precipitation in most provinces occurred in July, while the highest at Ningxia occurred in August. Results may provide a scientific basis for understanding future precipitation changes and improving our ability to cope with climate change.
Detailed off-gas measurements for improved modelling of the aeration performance at the WWTP of Eindhoven
Authors: Amerlinck Y. , Bellandi G. , Amaral A. , Weijers S. , Nopens I.
Published: April 2016

At wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), the aerobic conversion processes in the bioreactor are driven by the presence of dissolved oxygen (DO). Within these conversion processes, the oxygen transfer is a rate limiting step as well as being the largest energy consumer. Despite this high importance, WWTP models often lack detail on the aeration part. An extensive measurement campaign with off-gas tests was performed at the WWTP of Eindhoven to provide more information on the performance and behaviour of the aeration system. A high spatial and temporal variability in the oxygen transfer efficiency was observed. Applying this gathered system knowledge in the aeration model resulted in an improved prediction of the DO concentrations. Moreover, an important consequence of this was that ammonium predictions could be improved by resetting the ammonium half-saturation index for autotrophs to its default value. This again proves the importance of balancing sub-models with respect to the need for model calibration as well as model predictive power.
Comparative phytochemical profiling and effects of Nerium oleander extracts on the activities of murine peritoneal macrophages
Authors: Dey Priyankar , Chaudhuri Tapas
Published: April 2016

Nerium oleander is a medicinal plant. Apart from its ethnopharmacological
uses, pharmacognostic studies have revealed several of its bioactivities.
Previously we demonstrated that the phenolic and flavonoid rich extracts of
oleander leaf, stem and root possess potent antioxidant and free radical
scavenging activities. Moreover, the leaf extract actively modulates the
Th1/Th2 cytokine balance and exerts anti-inflammatory activities on murine
splenic lymphocytes. Therefore, the present study was designed to evaluate
the effect of oleander leaf, stem and root extracts on phagocytosis and the
free radical-related activities of murine peritoneal macrophages. In
addition, phytochemical profiling was performed using gas
chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The results demonstrated that the
increase in phagocytosis and decrease in myeloperoxidase (MPO) were in the
order of leaf>root>stem. The inhibition of cell adhesion, nitric oxide (NO)
and elevation of respiratory burst activity was in the order of
leaf>stem>root. However, the bioactivities of the leaf extract were much
high than those of the stem and root extracts. Phytochemical analysis also
revealed the presence of several bioactive constituents in oleander
extracts. Therefore, the present study demonstrated that oleander possesses
the capacity to modulate macrophage activities and the bioactivities are
attributed to the numerous phytochemicals identified in oleander extracts.
Embryo development and corresponding factors affecting in vitro germination of Cymbidium faberi × C. sinense hybrid seeds
Authors: Li Fengtong , Bao Jianzhong , Sun Ye , Liu Chungui , Ma Hui , Zhang Tian , Chen Xiulan
Published: April 2016

A better understanding of embryo development would provide insights into seed
quality and subsequent germination events in the interspecific hybridization
of Cymbidium faberi ?Jiepeimei? ? C. sinense ?Qijianheimo?. At the mature
stage, 26.1% of the ovules were abnormal. Most of the hybrid embryos could
develop normally. Abortions mainly occurred at the zygote (9.5%) and
2-4-celled embryo (15.1%) stages. No germination was observed at 90 and 105
days after pollination (DAP), when the embryo was at the early globular
stage, with abundant organelles but no storage materials. During 110-130 DAP,
the globular embryo was formed and the starch grains began to accumulate in
plastids. The hybrid seeds collected at 120 DAP showed initiation of
germination. Germination significantly increased at 135 DAP and was maximal
at 150 DAP, during which period the hybrid embryos developed into the late
globular stage. The storage materials, i.e. lipid and protein bodies, began
to accumulate and the filamentary structures derived from suspensor cells
still persisted. After the seeds matured (160 DAP), the germination
percentage declined sharply. Safranin staining revealed that the outer seed
coat was totally cuticularized and the inner seed coat appeared as a cuticle
layer enclosing the embryo proper tightly, which may be the main factor
inhibiting the subsequent germination of hybrid seeds. In conclusion, 150 DAP
should be the opportune time for the in vitro germination of C. faberi
?Jiepeimei? ? C. sinense ?Qijianheimo? hybrid seeds.