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Evidence-Based Fetal Referrals for Congenital Heart Surgery
Authors: Battiste Cynthia Elaine , O’Hara Margaret Helen , Allen Steven Wayne
Published: June 2019

Background. The outcomes of fetal referrals to congenital heart disease centers for delivery and postnatal surgery prior to discharge over a two-year period were reviewed. Cost differences between fetal referrals and neonatal transports were investigated. Methods. A retrospective chart review was conducted on 17 fetal referrals to two congenital heart disease centers from 01/01/2007 to 12/31/2008. The two centers were contacted to obtain their neonatal transport charges. Results. Of the 17 fetal referrals, 10 patients underwent congenital heart surgery prior to postnatal discharge. Only one patient who underwent surgery died. Third party payers saved approximately $13,600 or $36,600 in neonatal transport costs to these centers. Conclusions. There was only one death of a patient with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and a restrictive atrial septum, which has a poor prognosis. There was a significant cost differential between fetal referral and neonatal transport.
The Female Athlete Triad
Authors: Brewington Dana , Johnson Derrick , Stovak Mark , Harvey AT
Published: June 2019

Background. The Female Athlete Triad (Triad) is characterized by negative energy balance, disordered menstrual cycles, and low bone mineral density. The understanding and practices of primary care physicians (PCPs) regarding the Triad and the benefit of an educational intervention were assessed. Methods. PCPs attending a regional conference were surveyed prior to, immediately after, and three months following the plenary lecture on the Triad. Surveys included knowledge about the components, diagnostics, treatment, clinician practice, and comfort level with regard to the Triad. Results. The pre-test survey was completed by 84 of 126 (67%) attendees. The lecture increased from 53% to 98% the proportion of PCPs who identified the three domains of the Triad. Knowledge scores improved over the course of the lecture (from 3.4 to 5.1, p < 0.05), particularly regarding Triad components (effect size = 1.2) and treatment (effect size = 1.6) with only small gains in diagnostic knowledge (effect size = 0.1 to 0.3). The three-month follow-up survey, completed by only seven clinicians (8%), suggested good retention of knowledge though little practice changes. Conclusions. A 50-minute educational session improved knowledge about the Triad. Particular improvement was noted in understanding the underlying etiology and treatment.
Treatment of Intractable Diabetic Macular Edema with Pegaptanib Versus Bevacizumab, Both in Combination with Dexamethasone
Authors: Leitner Diana M , Chacko David M , Twumasi-Ankrah Philip , Ablah Elizabeth
Published: June 2019

BACKGROUND: Diabetic macular edema is a significant cause of vision loss, and some patients do not respond optimally to existing treatments. This study compared the response of intractable diabetic macular edema to intravitreal injection of two anti-VEGF drugs, bevacizumab and pegaptanib, both in combination with dexamethasone. METHODS: A retrospective chart review was conducted to examine patients from an ophthalmology practice in one year with diabetic macular edema (DME), recurrent or persistent, after focal laser or intravitreal bevacizumab. Patients received bevacizumab/dexamethasone or pegaptanib/dexamethasone. Outcome measures were improvement in best corrected visual activity (converted to LogMAR) and central macular thickness (CRT). Data on adverse effects also were collected. RESULTS: The bevacizumab/dexamethasone group included 25 eyes which had pre-treatment LogMAR = 0.69 ± 0.49 (mean ± SD) and CRT = 419 ± 131. Post-treatment LogMAR was 0.70 ± 0.48 and CRT = 377 ± 107. The pegaptanib/dexamethasone group included 14 eyes; pretreatment LogMAR = 0.80 ± 0.55 and CRT = 520 ± 108. Post-treatment LogMAR was 0.77 ± 0.49 and CRT = 46 4 ± 106. Neither treatment had a significant effect on visual acuity. Both groups experienced a significant decrease in CRT over time (p = 0.006). The pegaptanib/ dexamethasone group had higher CRT at all times (p = 0.020), but the trend in CRT decrease was not different between the two groups. Intraocular pressure increased in both groups (p = 0.038). No other adverse effects were reported. CONCLUSIONS: Neither bevacizumab/dexamethasone or pegaptanib/dexamethasone significantly improved visual acuity in intractable DME, but both decreased central macular thickness. Differences in outcome measures between the two treatment groups were not significant. The only adverse effect seen was a small increase in intraocular pressure.
Knowledge and Attitudes of Physicians in Kansas Regarding Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
Authors: Reinhard Ashley , Whitacre Ina , Hervey Ashley M , Berg Gina M
Published: June 2019

INTRODUCTION: Domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) has been reported increasingly in the news as a problem in Kansas. It is essential that healthcare providers are educated about the topic and feel confident in their ability to identify and report a victim. The purpose of this study was to explore Kansas physicians’ knowledge, attitude, and training regarding DMST. METHODOLOGY: A 20-question survey was e-mailed to 1,668 physicians registered with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts in the specialties: family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/ gynecology, and emergency medicine. RESULTS: Of those emailed, 69 (4%) responded to the survey. Those that responded agreed that DMST was a problem in the US (86%; n = 59) and Kansas (80%; n = 55). Of the respondents, only 12% (n = 8) felt confident in identifying a victim and only 11% (n = 8) screened patients for DMST. Over half (61%; n = 42) reported encountering possible signs of DMST in patients, however, only few suspected DMST. CONCLUSION: Physicians reported encountering victims of DMST in their practices, which indicated the existence of DMST in Kansas. Survey respondents were lacking in knowledge regarding DMST. Further, their suspicion of DMST victimization (based on presentation), was rarely followed through with reporting. Training, for symptom recognition, victim identification, and proper reporting, is necessary for Kansas physicians as they are often the only professional to come in contact with DMST victims.
Time Since Last Dental Clinic Visit and Self-Reported Health among the Elderly
Authors: Dong Frank , Jacobson Lisette T , Parsons Susan , Ablah Elizabeth
Published: June 2019

Background. This study determined the association between time since last dental clinic visit and self-reported health among the elderly (age ≥ 65 years). Methods. Data were from the 2010 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. A logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify factors that affect the self-reported general health of the elderly. Additionally, a negative binomial regression analysis was conducted to explore the association of time since last dental clinic visit and the self-reported number of physically unhealthy, mentally unhealthy, and sad days during the past 30 days. Results. Six predictors were identified affecting the self-reported general health of the elderly. Respondents were more likely to self-report “good, very good, or excellent” general health if they: visited the dental clinic within the past year, were non-Hispanic, had healthcare coverage, had fewer permanent teeth removed, received better education and were younger. A larger lapse of time since respondents’ last dental clinic visits was associated with increased number of mentally and physically unhealthy days and an increased number of sad days during the past 30 days. Conclusions. The positive association between better general health, fewer mentally and physically unhealthy days, and fewer sad days during the past 30 days and shorter periods of time between dental visits warrants further investigation to determine a possible causal relationship between overall health and dental visits.
Built Environment and Preterm Birth
Authors: Woods Nikki Keene , Watson Linda , Nguyen An-Diep T
Published: June 2019

Background. Preterm birth affects approximately 500,000 babies a year in the United States. One out of nine babies born in the United States deliver before 37 weeks gestation. Preterm birth can cause lifelong neurological problems, cerebral palsy, vision and hearing impairments, and developmental delay. The estimated $26 billion a year in preterm birth related costs are staggering to the health care system. Preterm-related causes of death in 2008 together accounted for 35% of all infant deaths. Methods. This paper is a review of the literature published (2006-2012) on the relationship between neighborhood environment and preterm birth. Results. Neighborhood deprivation and the neighborhood environment were associated with low-birth weight and preterm birth. Examples of neighborhood deprivation include economic deprivation, social disorder, and lack of health resources. Neighborhood environment can be described as neighborhood physical deterioration, violent crime, and group density. Conclusions. A significant association exists between the neighborhood environment and birth outcomes. More research is needed to explore interventions with a systems approach to promote healthy maternal behavior, reduce stress, and improve care for expecting mothers living in stressful neighborhood environments in order to reduce preterm births.
Satisfaction and Race Influence on Positive Health Choices among Patients at an Urban Community Health Center
Authors: Smith Barbara S , Muma Richard D , Brewster Heather , Landers Charles , Schaffner Preston
Published: June 2019

Background. Promoting positive health choices is one way to lessen health care disparities in indigent populations. This pilot study investigated satisfaction with the health information received at an urban heath care center for the indigent and its effect on health behaviors. Such information will inform providers on their role in advancing the health center’s quality improvement goals (i.e., goals used to measure the clinic’s performance in providing preventive service information to patients). Methods. A survey was used to determine respondent satisfaction with health care information and whether respondents would make positive health choices based on this information. Results. Respondents (n = 185) were satisfied with the health information received; this was the most consistent predictor of making a lifestyle change. Minority respondents were more likely to get a vaccination, to not start smoking, and to start exercising than non-minority respondents. Conclusion. The results suggested that, for the positive health choices examined, satisfaction with education is very important. For certain positive health choices, race also may play a role. Additional studies should be undertaken linking chronic health problems to patient responses.
Identifying Awareness, Use, and Perceptions of text4baby among Family Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology Practitioners at the University of Kansas Medical Center
Authors: Bjornsen Brent , McHaney Mark , Merando Katie , Tusken Cameron , Befort Christie , Cain Cristi , Shaw Pam
Published: June 2019

Background. Low income minority women who receive inadequate or no prenatal care have greater infant morbidity and mortality in the postnatal period. Mobile health or mHealth initiatives such as text4baby are presumed to be a means to reach underserved pregnant and postpartum women to increase their use of prenatal and postnatal care. Providers are an important referral source for mHealth initiatives. It is important, therefore, to assess the awareness, use, and perceptions of the text4baby program among Family Medicine and Obstetrics/Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) providers to determine the means to increase referrals and improve outcomes for pregnant mothers and infants. Methods. Family medicine and Ob/Gyn providers (attending physicians, residents, nurse practitioners, nurses, and medical assistants) at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) completed a survey assessing awareness of use and perceived utility of text4baby as well as experience with technology and reservations about mHealth in general. Results. Seventy-eight providers (38 in Family Medicine and 40 in Ob/Gyn) responded to the survey. Awareness of text4baby among all providers was 18%. Among the 14 providers who knew about text4baby, one individual stated he/she regularly refers patients to text4baby and 11 agreed that text4baby is a useful tool for the care of pregnant patients. Comparison of text4baby awareness by demographic factors showed no significant differences between any of the groups. Providers who knew of mHealth applications were more likely to know about text4baby (p = 0.04). Older providers were less likely to have reservations about using mHealth in their practice (p = 0.02). There was widespread agreement (87%) that providing evidence to clinicians that text4baby improves outcomes would increase use of the service in clinical practice. Conclusions. Awareness of text4baby among practitioners at KUMC is minimal; use is negligible. Our study identified lack of awareness of the text4baby service and of supporting evidence about its effectiveness as the primary barriers to referral.
Using Teaching Excellence Surveys to Evaluate Improvements in Teaching Confidence
Authors: Howe Erica E , Kalender-Rich Jessica L , Brimacombe Michael , Polsak Micholee , Lowry Becky , Vansaghi Lisa
Published: June 2019

BACKGROUND: There are many surveys to assess teaching excellence, but few validated tools to assess improvements in teaching confidence among faculty over time. We hypothesized that previously validated surveys for learner evaluation of faculty teaching excellence also can be used as a self-evaluation tool to assess changes in faculty teaching skills confidence over time. METHODS: A cohort study was designed using a composite survey from two previously validated surveys (SETQ and CanMEDS) on teaching excellence. The composite survey was administered before and after a faculty development course on teaching excellence at the University of Kansas Medical Center in the Spring of 2012. Course “completers” attended more than 50% of the course and “non-completers” attended 50% or less of the course. RESULTS: The overall mean change in survey result scores on a five-point Likert scale was nearly one point for “completers” (mean difference = 0.92, SD = 0.41) as opposed to 0.34 for “non-completers” (SD = 0.34, p = 0.001). The Cronbach’s alpha coefficients for the pre-course surveys were 0.83 and 0.85 versus 0.88 and 0.83 for the post-course surveys, indicating a high internal consistency for both survey instruments. CONCLUSIONS: Measurable improvements in teaching skills confidence occur following faculty professional development courses. These improvements can be assessed more efficiently by using previously validated and reliable assessment tools in new and innovative ways.
A Survey of Kansas Physicians' Perceptions of Physician Assistant Education and Qualifications
Authors: Brown Gina R , Hale LaDonna S , Britz Molly C , Schrader Mindy J , Sholtz Sedera L , Unruh Madalyn J
Published: June 2019

BACKGROUND: Effective physician-physician assistant (PA) teams improve patient access and satisfaction, and increase productivity and revenue while reducing physician workload. This survey assessed perceptions of Kansas primary care physicians regarding educational requirements and qualifications of PAs, professional and legal regulations, and the most important skills and competencies for PAs to possess. Understanding these perceptions may lead to improved communication and refined expectations of physician-physician assistant teams, thereby increasing their utilization and effectiveness. METHODS: A 20-question survey was emailed to all 1,551 primary care physicians registered with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts in 2012. Descriptive data were reported as frequencies; comparisons between groups were analyzed using Chi-square. RESULTS: The response rate was 9.2% (n = 143). Physicians were highly accurate regarding the program’s generalist/primary care educational model and moderately accurate regarding the degree awarded, average pre-program grade point average, lock-step full-time curriculum, weeks of clinical rotations, recertification and continuing medical education hours, and Medicare PA fee schedule. Physicians had low accuracy regarding program and pharmacology credit hours, strict dismissal policy, pre-program healthcare experience, and co-signatory regulations. Physicians with PA supervisory experience had higher knowledge than those without (p = 0.001). Physicians most commonly selected history taking and performing physical exam as the most important skill (49%) and providing patient care that is patient-centered, efficient, and equitable as the most important competency (42%). CONCLUSIONS: Physicians often underestimated the average PA applicant qualifications, program rigor and intensity, professional regulatory standards, and co-signatory requirements. Correcting misperceptions and improving understanding of which PA skills and competencies are most valued by physicians may optimize PAs as part of the healthcare team.
El marketing en el desarrollo sostenible de las empresas forestales: un acercamiento a la concepción cubana
Authors: Cruz Pérez Yudemir
Published: June 2019

El objetivo de esta investigación fue elaborar una propuesta de conceptualización de las variables controlables del marketing en el marco del manejo forestal sostenible, para lo cual se realizó primero una investigación con fuentes secundarias que permitieran constatar la existencia de indicios que pudieran servir de base a la propuesta. Seguidamente se aplicó el proceso de solución de problema en grupo a través de un taller interinstitucional, de cuyo trabajo se obtuvieron los elementos fundamentales para conformar las nuevas concepciones. Como resultado se constató que el papel de un marketing mejorado en el sector forestal crecerá en importancia contribuir al desarrollo sostenible. Que el marketing en este nuevo contexto debe asumir la misión de reorganizar el comportamiento de la empresa, para crear una nueva forma de actuar en ellas y en todo el sistema de relaciones económicas y sociales. De igual modo los nuevos conceptos de las variables del marketing serán soporte de su puesta en práctica.
La técnica del product placement en las series de ficción gallegas
Authors: Martínez Costa Sandra
Published: June 2019

Este artículo trata sobre la presencia de product placement en las series de ficción en Galicia, para lo cual se ha llevado a cabo el análisis de cuatro de ellas partiendo de la teoría de que las presencia de marcas locales en productos audiovisuales autonómicos pueda resultar más eficaz.
Factores de influencia en el consumo de turismo. Análisis del destino turístico: Ribeira Sacra (reseña de tesis doctoral)
Authors: Fraiz Brea José Antonio , Carballo Meiriño Roberto
Published: June 2019

Reseña de tesis doctoral: La tesis doctoral surge a partir de la necesidad de contribuir al desarrollo de alternativas económicas en los espacios rurales en el interior de España. Los objetivos son: desarrollar una visión global de la fidelidad de los consumidores en el ámbito de los destinos turísticos; identificar segmentos diferenciados de visitantes y medir la percepción de los visitantes sobre la calidad de los servicios proporcionados en la zona de la Ribeira Sacra. Entre sus conclusiones señala que la satisfacción de los consumidores con un destino turístico se encuentra determinada por la calidad prestada por las empresas del sector pero también por otros factores como la adecuada señalización, la conservación del patrimonio o la hospitalidad de la población local.
Роль таможенных органов в обеспечении продовольственной безопасности России
Authors: Агамагомедова С.А. Агамагомедова Саният Абдулганиевна , Надькина Наталия Алексеевна , Шейкина Татьяна Сергеевна
Published: June 2019

В статье рассматривается проблема продовольственной безопасности России и современная роль таможенных органов в ее обеспечении. Было проанализировано состояние продовольственной безопасности РФ в период 2012-2016 годов. Обозначено соотношение таких категорий как эмбарго, санкции, импорт, выявлено влияние на продовольственную безопасность деятельности транснациональных корпораций. Дана характеристика влиянию деятельности таможенных органов на снижение угроз в области продовольственной безопасности.
Development of InDel marker for rice blast resistance gene Pi9
Authors: Seman Z. A. , AB Razak S. F. , AB Razak M. B. , Ghaffar AB , Misman S. N. , Redzuan R. A. , Sew Y. S. , Rashid M. R.
Published: June 2019

Pi9 is one of the major blast resistance genes which encodes a nucleotide-binding site-leucine-rich repeat (NBS-LRR) domain-containing protein. This gene was observed to show resistance against many pathotypes of the blast pathogen in Malaysia. Resistance allele Pi9 from rice variety 75-1-127 had previously been cloned using map-based cloning strategy. The gene sequence was used to design specific primers to amplify susceptible Pi9 allele from MR219 rice variety prior to cloning. The resistance and susceptible allele of Pi9 were 8.587kb and 8.785kb in length respectively. Allele mining was carried out by comparing between the susceptible and resistance allele of Pi9. One potential InDels polymorphism at position 590bp and 920bp was identified. Primer named as Pi9_InDel was designed targeting this region in such a way that the resistance and susceptible genotypes yielded 327 bp and 438 bp amplicon respectively.
Evaluation of genetic variability in Spathoglottis species: A model orchid
Authors: Seeja G. , Arya K. , Biju C. K. , Sreekumar S.
Published: June 2019

Spathoglottis species are popular terrestrial orchids used as model for orchid studies. Due to alarming threat to species diversity, loss of habitat and increasing popularity, it needs to establish information on morphological characteristics as well as genetic variability for qualitative and quantitative traits to utilize for the genetic improvement programme and conservation of these endangered species. With these objectives an attempt was made to estimate genetic variability in terms of genetic component of variance, heritability and genetic advance in per cent of mean for biometrical traits and qualitative traits of four species viz, Spathoglottis albida Kraenzl., Spathoglottis gracilis Rolfe ex Hook.f., Spathoglottis unguiculata (Labill.) Rchb.f. and Spathoglottis plicata Blume. Results showed that flower colour, the colour and shape of the labellum and bracts were important characteristics used to resolve the morphological difference within Spathoglottis species. Biometrical traits viz, plant height, length of inflorescence, flower size, capsule size, number of flowers / inflorescence etc. involved significant role in the differentiation of species for utilization in the genetic improvement programme. Breeding method selection can be adopted for the genetic improvement programme since the genetic variability estimate revealed statistically significant high phenotypic coefficient of variation, genotypic coefficient of variation, heritability (broad sense) and genetic advance in per cent of mean for most of these biometrical traits.
Assessment of genetic diversity in germplasm of Guinea grass (Panicum maximum Jacq.)
Authors: Rashmi K. V. , Sathyanarayana N. , Vidya S. M.
Published: June 2019

Mucuna pruriens is a nutritionally and pharmaceutically important underutilized legume belonging to genus Mucuna of Leguminosae family. Extensive intraspecific diversity and adverse morphological features among the members have led to taxonomical confusions in the species. A total of 12 Mucuna pruriens accessions including its two botanical varieties, var. pruriens and var. utilis with six accessions each were analyzed to characterize the intraspecific diversity among them using the three barcode markers viz. ITS2, matK and trnHpsbA. Extensive intraspecific sequence diversity was observed in the trnHpsbA region, where as ITS2 and matK exhibited significant conserved regions. Such intraspecific sequence diversity is a limitation in adapting trnHpsbA as barcode as it may lead to misinterpretations, but in the present study an attempt has been made to extrapolate this diversity to explain within the species variations among Mucuna pruriens genotypes. Intraspecific sequence variations exhibited by trnHpsbA sequences were 83% in correlation with morphological features. The between groups mean distance of var. pruriens and var. utilis was found to be 0.346. Results of this study will complement with the existing molecular, morphological, ytological and biochemical markers towards Velvet bean improvement programs.
Evaluation of cropsyst model for yield and water productivity of chickpea
Authors: Kumar Ramesh , Yadav R. S. , Kumawat Amit , Rathore V. S. , Yadava N. D. , Nangia Vinay
Published: June 2019

An experiment entitled “Evaluation of CropSyst model for yield and water productivity of chickpea” was conducted on farmers field during rabi2012-13 at village Mainawali in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan. The soils of the area are alluvial and calcareous in nature formed under arid and semi arid climate. The soils of site are brown to grayish brown and dark gray in colour, besides being calcareous and slightly alkaline in reaction having 67.7, 11.1 and 21.0 % of sand, clay and silt, respectively in 0-15 cm soil depth with pH 8.09 and low soil organic matter content. The simulated and observed green area index differs with field measurements at all stages. The simulate yield of chickpea were closer to the observed yield. The total water applied in chickpea was 415 mm out of this 356.5 mm consumed in ET. Thus, ET constituted 86% of total water applied and deep drainage constituted 12% and rest 2% stored as residual soil moisture.
Reflexionando sobre los proyectos de desarrollo comunitario en tiempos de crisis
Authors: Jarabo Inmaculada Gómez , Gómez Marta Gómez
Published: June 2019

Reflexionando sobre los proyectos de desarrollo comunitario en tiempos de crisisRESUMENEn el presente estudio pretendemos reflexionar sobre la situación de los proyectos de Desarrollo Comunitario en España y sobre la participación de la población escolar, fundamentalmente universitaria, en los mismos. Para ello, nos basaremos en la Educación Popular de Freire y las metodologías de Investigación Acción Participativa y Aprendizaje Servicio como fundamentación teórica a los proyectos analizados y las propuestas realizadas. Haremos especial hincapié en este tipo de proyectos en tiempos de crisis, pues es cuando la población se siente más desamparada y necesita sentirse más integrada en su entorno y arropada por sus semejantes. Todo ello, resaltando la importancia que tiene en la formación del ser humano no sólo el aspecto académico o técnico, sino también la perspectiva emocional y de pertenencia a la sociedad en la que vive.PALABRAS CLAVE: Proyectos de desarrollo comunitario. Educación Popular. Participación ciudadana. Refletindo sobre os projetos de desenvolvimento comunitário em tempos de criseRESUMONo presente estudo pretendemos refletir sobre a situação dos projetos de Desenvolvimento Comunitário na Espanha, e sobre a participação da população escolar, fundamentalmente universitária, nos mesmos. Para isso, nos basearemos na Educação Popular de Freire e nas metodologias de Investigação Ação Participativa e Aprendizagem em Serviço, como fundamentação teórica dos projetos analisados e as propostas realizadas. Faremos especial ênfase nesse tipo de projeto em tempos de crise, pois é quando a população se sente mais desamparada e necessita sentir-se mais integrada em seu entorno, e apoiada por seus semelhantes. Tudo isso, ressaltando a importância que tem na formação do ser humano não só o aspecto acadêmico ou técnico, mas também a perspectiva emocional e de pertencimento à sociedade em que se vive. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Projetos de desenvolvimento comunitário. Educação popular. Participação cidadã. Reflecting on community development projects in times of crisisABSTRACTIn the present study we intend to reflect on the situation of the Community Development projects in Spain, and on the participation of mainly university in the same school population. To do this, We will base on Popular Education Freire and methodologies Participatory Action Research and Learning Service, theoretic basis of the analyzed projects and proposals made. We will make special emphasis on this type of project in times of crisis, it is when the population feels more helpless and need to feel more integrated in its surroundings, and supported by his fellows. All this, emphasizing the importance of the formation of the human being not only the academic or technical aspect, but also the emotional perspective and of belonging to the society in which we live.KEYWORDS: Community development projects. Popular education. Citizen participation.
A cumplicidade do feminino
Authors: Fernandes Renata Sieiro
Published: June 2019

Embora seja difícil dizer exatamente o que é o feminino, quero pensar que é algo que inventamos em nossa imaginação para viver e que nos faz sentir mulher.
A proposta educativa de Dom Bosco centrada na proteção integral eno cuidado especial com a criança e o adolescente
Authors: Alkimin Maria Aparecida
Published: June 2019

O presente trabalho busca investigar e demonstrar que a proposta de Dom Bosco, por meio de seu sistema educativo e preventive, vivenciados no Oratório de Valdocco, Itália, está centrada na proteção integral e cuidados especiais com a criança e o adolescente. Nesse sentido, pode-se afirmar que o método educativo assistencial e o sistema preventivo de Dom Bosco estão presentes na regulação legislativa do Sistema de Proteção e de Garantias previstos na Convenção sobre os Direitos da Criança e no Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente (ECA), que consagram o princípio-valor da proteção integral e o cuidado especial com a população infanto-juvenil.AbstractThe educational approach of Don Bosco centered on full protection and special care with children and adolescentsThe aim of this paper is to investigate and demonstrate that Don Bosco ́s proposal, through its educational system and preventive experienced in Valdocco Oratory, Italy, focuses on full protection and care to children and adolescents. In this sense, one can say that the method of education, care and preventive system of Don Bosco are present in the legislative regulation of the System of Warranties and Protection under the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA), which uphold the principle-value of integral protection and special care of the juvenile population.ResumenEl enfoque educativo de Don Bosco se centró en la protección plena y especial cuidado con los niños, niñas y adolescentesEste estudio tiene como objetivo investigar y demostrar que el proyecto de Don Bosco, a través de su sistema preventivo y educativo, con experiencia en Oratorio de Valdocco, Italia, se centra en la protección plena y especial de cuidados con los niños y adolescentes. En este sentido, se puede afirmar que el método educativo de atención plena y el sistema preventivo de Don Bosco están presentes en la regulación legislativa de la protección y garantías previstas en la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño y del Estatuto de los Niños y Adolescentes (ECA), los cuales consagran el valor-principio de la protección integral y la atención especial de la población juvenil.Revisor do inglês: Prof. Tadeu GiattiRevisor do espanhol: Prof. Lilian de Souza
A proposta Salesiana de educar na mudança de época
Authors: Sandrini Marcos
Published: June 2019

Discute-se a proposta salesiana de Educação em tempos de mudança de época, argumentando-se que tal mudança envolve três categorias principais: uma mudança da unidimensionalidade à complexidade, do pensamento “forte” ao pensamento “fraco”, d o relativismo ou fundamentalismo ao fundamento e relativo e do dogmatismo ao niilismo. Analisam-se os impactos desta mudança no pensamento educacional e, em especial, naquele salesiano, buscando mostrar que este último apresenta pontos de articulação com tais mudanças; pois funda-se em um pensamento sistêmico, destacando-se o sistema preventivo idealizado por Dom Bosco como principal esteio desta articulação.AbstractThe Salesian proposal to educate in times of epochal changeIt is discussed the Salesian proposal of Education in times of epochal change, arguing that such a change involves three main categories: a shift from one-dimensionality to the complexity, from the "strong" thought to the "weak" thinking, from relativism or fundamentalism to the fundament and to the relative and from dogmatism to nihilism. It analyzes the impacts of this change on educational thinking and in particular in Salesian Education, seeking to show that the latter presents points of articulation with such changes, because it is based on a systemic thinking, emphasizing the preventive system designed by Don Bosco as a mainstay of this joint.ResumenLa propuesta salesiana para educar en tiempos de cambio de épocaSe discute el proyecto de Educación Salesiana en tiempos de cambio de época, con el argumento de que tal cambio implica tres categorías principales: el paso desde la unidimensionalidad a la complejidad, do pensamiento “forte” al pensamiento "débil", do relativismo o do fundamentalismo al fundamento y al relativo y desde el dogmatismo al nihilismo. Se analiza el impacto de este cambio en el pensamiento educativo y en particular en la Educación salesiana, buscando mostrar que la ultima presenta puntos de articulación con dichos cambios, ya que se basa en un pensamiento sistémico, enfatizando el sistema preventivo diseñado por Don Bosco como uno de los pilares de esta articulación.Revisor do inglês: Prof. Tadeu GiattiRevisor do espanhol: Prof. Lilian de Souza
Gustavo Hernández Sánchez. Ser estudiante en el periodo barroco: Ju­risdicción universitaria, movilización política y sociabilidad de la corpora­ción universitaria salmantina, 1580- 1640
Authors: Ramis Barceló Rafael
Published: June 2019

Este artículo reseña: Gustavo Hernández Sánchez. Ser estudiante en el periodo barroco: Ju­risdicción universitaria, movilización política y sociabilidad de la corpora­ción universitaria salmantina, 1580- 1640. Madrid: Fundación Española de Historia Moderna, 2018, 220 pp.
Negros e os ninguéns
Authors: Ribeiro Neto Alexandre , Santos Lincoln de Araújo
Published: June 2019

Este trabalho pretende analisar o pensamento social e educacional de Darcy Ribeiro com base em duas obras: O povo brasileiro (1995/2006) e Nossa escola é uma calamidade (1984), sem esquecer de considerar a trajetória do intelectual, político e operador do Estado e suas reflexões sobre a utopia civilizatória dos povos germinais que vêm constituindo o que chamamos de Brasil e a ninguendade como categoria explicativa resultante da diversidade das matrizes heterogêneas – índios, negros, europeus e caboclos – que se encontram nas contradições de uma cultura que irrompe da opressão dos engenhos – “máquinas de moer gente”. O projeto político baseado na idealização de uma escola de tempo integral e universalizada, os Centros Integrados de Educação Pública – CIEPs traz as possibilidades de resgatar da ninguendade para a cidadania os filhos e filhas de uma escravidão recente.
Avicenna’s Ideas and Arguments about Mind and Brain Interaction
Authors: Jamali Mohammad , Golshani Mehdi , Jamali Yousef
Published: June 2019

Mind and brain/matter interaction is one of the important and controversial issues in Islamic philosophy. In fact, in the resources of Islamic philosophy, one of the basic parts of philosophical discussions is related to mind’s nature and its interaction with the brain. Especially, in Avicenna’s philosophy, there are many articles and books which have addressed the topic of mind and brain and the relation between them. Avicenna was a profound philosopher, an expert physicist and a proficient physician of his time. Because of his experimental proficiency in medicine and surgery and his deep philosophical analysis, his discussion about mind and brain is very interesting for our time, due to recent advances in neuroscience. In this article, we have explained one of Avicenna’s arguments (in his famous opus “al-Isharat”) about the incorporeity of mind (self), which is very close to modern neuroscience and physics literature. In addition, we explain his model of mind and brain interaction. Avicenna described the mechanism of the causal effect of mind on the brain via a third identity, which works as an interface between them (in his main book “al-Shifa”). We try to illustrate his model by the use of some examples, inspired from modern physics. Also, we explore the philosophical constraints which must be considered in any model of mind-matter interaction, within the Islamic philosophy framework. In fact, we propose a new understanding of Avicenna’s philosophy which is in agreement with modern physics and neuroscience.
Analysis of resistance of traditional storage traders in encounter mini-market competitors in Denpasar city
Authors: Kesuma Made Ayunia , Setiawina Nyoman Djinar
Published: June 2019

The results showed that the business location, working hours and a positive and significant effect on the income of traditional shop vendors in the city of Denpasar. The price of goods and distance has a negative and significant effect on the income of traditional traders in Denpasar City. Business capital and labor have a negative and insignificant effect on the income of traditional traders in Denpasar City. Business capital and income have a positive and significant effect on the resilience of traditional shop vendors in the city of Denpasar. Business location, distance, and working hours have an indirect effect on the resilience of traditional shop vendors through income. The price of goods and capital directly effect the resilience of traditional shop vendors in the city of Denpasar. The weakness of traditional shop vendors in the city of Denpasar from the arrangement and shape of the stalls is less neat and the lack of hospitality of traders, while the strength is that buyers can owe in the stalls. Opportunities for traditional traders in Denpasar can offer lower prices than Minimarkets.
Isolation and characterization of Stigmasta-7, 22-dien-3-ol (α-Spinasterol) from Entada africana stem bark crude extract
Authors: Kwaji A. , Adamu H.M. , Chindo I.Y.
Published: June 2019

The phytochemical  investigation of the stem bark extracts of Entada africana led to the isolation and characterization of Stigmasta-7,22-dien-3-ol from the dichloromethane soluble portion of acetone/methanol (1:1v/v) crude extract. The powdered stem bark sample of Entada africana was defatted with hexane and extracted with acetone/methanol (1:1v/v) mixture. The dichloromethane soluble fraction was purified on a low pressure column containing silica gel 60 (60-200 mesh). The purification afforded an isolate coded Enac3 (85 mg) with Rf value of 0.404 in hexane/ethyl acetate (4:1). The isolate was characterized using IR, NMR data and in comparison with literature. Analysis of spectroscopic data and literature comparison suggests Enac3 as stigmasta-7, 22-dien-3-ol. The isolation of stigmasta-7, 22-dien-3-ol from the stem bark of Entada africana suggests the presence of useful bioactive principles which could be exploited for medicinal purposes.
Preliminary Screening of Isolated Mycoherbicidal Fungi for the Management of Noxious Weed Xanthiumstrumarium
Authors: SINGH AJAY KUMAR , PANDEY AKHILESH KUMAR
Published: June 2019

Natural phytotoxins of fungi are great source for the discovery of new herbicide and its offer a benign and eco-friendly alternative to manage weed. Thus, this study aimed to select potential fungi with potent herbicidal activity for control ofweeds. In the present study, various phytopathogenic fungi were isolated from infected tissues of various weeds and evaluated againstXanthium strumarium, a problematic monocotyledonous weed of open lands, agriculture, horticulture and forests. Herbicidal potential of Cell Free Culture Filtrate (CFCF) of strains ofPhoma herbarum (FGCCW#18, FGCCW#43) Fusariummonilifromecoded as FGCCW#35 and Fusarium roseum coded as FGCCW#55againstXanthium strumariumwere evaluated by seedling and shoot cut bioassays. Maximum mortalities of shoots, seedlings and phytotoxic damage were obtainedfrom28 day sold cell free culture filtrate (CFCF) of FGCCW#18 at 100% concentration. Significant reduction in biological contents i.e. photosynthetic pigment and protein was observed in the host weed on treatment with the CFCF as determined by detached leaf bioassay. Phytotoxic damage such as severe wilting, chlorosis, necrosis and complete collapse of the entire parts of the weed were also noticed due to CFCF application.
Yield Evaluation of Different Strains of Paddy Straw Mushroom (Volvariella Spp.)
Authors: ACHARYA SUMITA V , SARANGI DEBENDRA NATH
Published: June 2019

Paddy straw mushroom (Volvariella volvacea) is an edible mushroom, which has a high demand in Angul district of Odisha due to its taste, aroma and nutritive value. Two species namely OSM-11 and OSM-12 were experimentally evaluated on treated paddy straw with 2 % lime solution. OSM-11 was observed to perform best with highest productivity in total production in number (51) and weight of (1052.03g). In the present study both OSM-11and OSM-12 were performed better as compared to the farmers practised paddy straw mushroom. With respect to pin head formation and fructification both the species shows 2-3 days delay than Volvariella volvacea and also delayed harvesting of 1-2 days indicating no significant delay in the duration of the crop raising. The lowest biological and economical yields were found in Volvariella volvaceae (700.45g). The above findings reveal an opportunity for commercial implication of paddy straw mushroom especially for utilization of different strains of paddy straw mushroom.
Entre Nilce, a prostituta, e Isabel, a Princesa. Sobre redes, relações e arcabouços libertários.
Authors: Olivar José Miguel Nieto
Published: June 2019

Pretendo com esse artigo avançar na compreensão antropológica da prostituição feminina. Afirmo que quando falamos da prostituição, ou quando se criam ou se operam políticas públicas a seu respeito, não se pode pensar em indivíduos exóticos e clandestinos, nem se podem apagar suas diferenças. Trata-se de sistemas de relações largos, amplos e complexos dos quais apresento algumas características e algumas transformações em Porto Alegre, Brasil, nos últimos trinta anos. Gênero, classe, sexualidade, formas de trabalho, família e parentesco (relatedness) são elementos destacados na compreensão de tais transformações. Finalmente, chamo a atenção sobre um tipo de conceitualização dessas redes, baseada na díade exploração/indignidade, que promove a sua criminalização e abolição. Esse artigo é derivado da minha tese doutoral em Antropologia Social, defendida em abril de 2010 na Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Uso-me livremente de algumas idéias oferecidas por Whyte (2005) e por Latour (2008) no seu esforço por colocar as redes e os grupos no centro do olhar antropológico.Palavras chave: Prostituição. Redes. Parentesco. Between Nilce, the prostitute, and Isabel, the princess. On networking, relations and libertarian scaffolds. AbstractMy aim, in this article, is to advance in an anthropological comprehension of women's prostitution. I propose that, when talking about prostitution, or when public policies concerning it are created and operated, we can neither think of it as foreign and exotic individuals, nor erase their differences. We are dealing with long, wide and complex systems of relations, whose characteristics and transformations over the last 30 years in Porto Alegre, Brasil, I present here. Gender, class, sexuality, labor forms, family and relatedness are highlighted elements in these transformations' comprehension. Finally, I explore a kind of conceptualization of those networks, based on exploration/indignity dyad, one which promotes its criminalization and abolition. This article derives from my doctoral thesis in Social Anthropology, defended on April 2010 at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. I also use, freely, some ideas offered by Whyte (2005) and by Latour (2008) in their effort to put network conceptualizations at the core of contemporaneous anthropological production.Keywords: Prostitution. Network. Kinship.
Os jogos sociais nas cidades dos megaeventos esportivos: Etnografia em redes e sociabilidades políticas efervescentes, no contexto de Porto Alegre-RS
Authors: Gutterres Anelise
Published: June 2019

Esse ensaio apresenta a experiência do trabalho com redes de negociação e resistência em contextos urbanos.Partindo da disciplina antropológica e das pesquisas em torno do fenômeno da cidade é discutido a relevância das redes sociais para o fluxo de trocas - formador de vínculopolíticos e partidários - no estudo do impacto de eventos como a Copa do Mundo, em Porto Alegre.Palavras chave: Ritmos temporais e megaeventos. Sociabilidade. Rede política. Dinâmicas urbanas. The politics sociability in the cities of mega-events: Ethnography of social network in the context of Porto Alegre- RS Abstract This essay presents the experience of working with networks of negotiation and resistance in urban contexts.From within of anthropology and of the studies about the city is discussing the relevance ofsocial networks for the flow of exchange - moulder of political links andmembers of a paty - for the study of the impact of events like the World Cup in Porto Alegre.Keywords: Time rhythm and mega events. Sociability. Political networks. Urban dynamics.
Trajetórias pessoais e as paisagens do possível: percurso, memória e narração
Authors: Silveira Flávio Leonel Abreu da
Published: June 2019

O artigo busca apresentar um panorama acerca do percurso particular e intelectual de seu autor, de maneira a explorar diante da escrita de si as vicissitudes de suas escolhas. As opções e trajetos pessoais são entendidos como configuradores de tramas autobiográficas que o conduziram ao longo de sua formação, a transpor fronteiras disciplinares alcançando o campo da Antropologia, quando a figura do antropólogo emerge como narrador de si, e, por isso, como uma espécie de personagem de si mesmo diante do ofício etnográfico de reflexão sobre o Outro. Palavras chave: Trajetória. Memória. Antropologia. Interdisciplinaridade.  Personal Trajectories and the Possible Landscapes: paths, memory and narration  Abstract   This article aims to present an overview concerning the intellectual trajectory of the author.  Based on his academic career paths the scholar reflects about the nature of his choices. These personal paths and choices considered as an autobiographical framework have led the author to cross disciplinary boundaries and to act as a narrator of himself.  In this sense, he performs a character of himself, while practicing the ethnography on the Other. Keywords: Trajectory. Memory. Anthropology. Interdisciplinarity.