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Evaluation of Osveral efficacy in reducing ferritin levels in patients with thalassemia major
Authors: Fathi Afshin , Vafaie Majid , Amani Firouz , Mohebbi Nadia
Published: October 2017

Background: Beta thalassemia is one of the inherited blood diseases in which the production of specific chains in hemoglobin decreases. Esfarlal is a shaltor which is used in these patients as a single dose per day. Since it is prescribed orally, it is easier to tolerate the drug and control the serum iron level of the patient. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Osveral in reducing ferritin levels in patients with thalassemia major.Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on 48 patients with thalassemia major who referred to Bu-Ali hospital for receiving blood. At the beginning of the study, the required data were collected along with patients' tests including hemoglobin, ferritin, TSH, T4, CBC diff, BUN AST, ALT, BS and creatinine CBC diff. The Osveral drug was prescribed and the patients were evaluated monthly for up to 6 months on the basis of complications. In the first three months after the start of the drug, the serum ferritin level was measured, the dose was adjusted and 6 months after late, the previous tests were again requested, and the auditory and visual examinations were performed, and the information entered the checklist. Data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software.Results: Among all patients, 27 (56.2%) were male and the rest were women with a mean age of 22.22 ± 8.77 years. The results showed that during one year of study, hemoglobin level increased and ferritin level decreased significantly, and other parameters didn’t show significant difference. Nausea and vomiting were the most common complications among patients, which was higher after Osveral than before receiving Osveral.Conclusions: Results showed that Osveral is effective in reducing the level of ferritin in patients with thalassemia major, but control of hematuria is recommended when using this drug.
A descriptive study on drug prescribing pattern in hypertensive patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital
Authors: Hussain Syed Sajad , Farhat Samina , Zargar Parvaiz Ahmad , Bali Zorawar Singh
Published: October 2017

Background: Hypertension is highly prevalent and the goal of antihypertensive therapy is to abolish the risks associated with blood pressure (BP) elevation without adversely affecting quality of life. Drug selection is based on efficacy in lowering BP and in reducing cardiovascular (CV) end points including stroke, myocardial infarction, and heart failure. Not many studies are conducted in this part of world regarding drug utilization of antihypertensive drugs and hence this study was planned.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted for a period 6 month in outpatient department of a tertiary care centre of Government Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The prescriptions containing antihypertensive drugs were collected from the patients attending the outpatient department.Results: During the study period a total of 230 prescriptions were collected, out of which 196 were included for the final analysis. Mean age was found to be 62.42±7.77 years. In majority of cases (44.89%), a combination of two drugs was prescribed and among the two-drug combination, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) and Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) were used most commonly (40.90%). Angiotension receptor blockers were used as single drug in most number of patients (41.66%). Proton pump inhibitors were the most common (35.71%) co-prescribed drug, followed by Anti platelet drugs (27.55%), Anti diabetics (16.32%) and Statins (16.32).Conclusions: Present study represents the current prescribing trend for antihypertensive agents. It implies that ARBs are the leading group of antihypertensive agents both when used singly and in combination. Further studies focused on the rationale for choice of drugs based on demographic data, economic status, associated comorbid conditions and complications would give additional insights into prescribing patterns in hypertension in India.
Assessment of quality of life in Indian patients with vitiligo, an observational study
Authors: Trivedi Vedang D. , Rana Devang A. , Thakkar Kandarp K. , Malhotra Supriya D.
Published: October 2017

Background: Vitiligo is the most common hypopigmentary disorder. In India, the incidence of vitiligo is 0.25-2.5%. It considerably influences the patient’s quality‑of‑life (QoL) and psychological well‑being.Methods: A prospective, observational study was conducted from April 2016 to September 2016 in dermatology outpatient department. Patients clinical characteristic were noted and Quality of life was assessed by using Vitiligo Quality of Life Questionnaires [VQLQ]. During item development, none of the questions were changed according to the results of cognitive and understand ability testing. The scale consisted of 25 questions. The answer to each question was scored as ‘never = 1’, ‘sometimes = 2’, ‘often = 3’ and ‘all the time = 4’, so the total score ranged between 25 and 100. Higher scores represented more severely impaired quality of life.Results: We enrolled 78 Vitiligo patients who were attending dermatology department for phototherapy. Out of them 53 were female. Mean age was 37.12±12.270. Most common age group was 31-40 years. Mean VLQL score 40.92±6.081. Patients were divided based on VQLQ score in Moderate (50-75) and Low score group (25-50). Vitiligo patients presented with symptoms of pain, irritation and itching (P<0.0001). Vitiligo patients when assessed for feeling domain were significantly embarrassed for their overall look and appearance. (P < 0.0001). When Personal relationship domain was analysed physical contact was a major concern (P <0.002). Patients suffering from Vitiligo were significantly worried about spread of vitiligo and occurrence of cancer (P<0.0001). Therapy for Vitiligo was time consuming time and was a work place challenge for the patients (P <0.0001). The reliability of VQLQ in our study was Cronbach’s α coefficient was 0.876.Conclusions: QoL impairment was relatively high in vitiligo patients. Medical intervention and counselling should focus to improve feelings, personal relationship, anxiety, school/work, leisure and symptom domains.
A comparative study of efficacy of febuxostat and allopurinol regimens in patients of hyperuricemia
Authors: Das Supratik , Kumar Vijay , Singh Harjinder , Singh Jasbir , Hemraj . , Sehgal Arshiya
Published: October 2017

Background: Gout, resulting from the precipitation of urate crystals in the tissues and the subsequent inflammatory response, causes an exquisitely painful distal monoarthritis alongwith joint destruction, subcutaneous deposits (tophi), renal calculi. The main culprit is uric Acid, which is a waste product formed due to purine metabolism. Gout Patients either produce excess Uric acid or are unable to excrete Uric acid produced in normal conditions. Uric acid lowering therapy (ULT) has become popular regarding management of gout. Nowadays. 2 drugs which are responsible for decreasing synthesis of Uric acid are Febuxostat and Allopurinol. The purpose of this study is to determine efficacy of Febuxostat and Allopurinol experienced by patients during course of therapy.Methods: It was an open, prospective, observational, non-invasive, parallel and randomised study, conducted at the Outpatient Department of Urology, Rajindra Hospital, Patiala. It had 60 patients of gout, out which, 30 patients were administered Febuxostat and 30 patients were administered Allopurinol. For each patient, history regarding drug intake was taken, along with analysis of Serum Uric acid profile before prescription and during follow up.Results: The mean age selected for study was 47 years for Febuxostat group and 43 years for Allopurinol group. Mean Urate (mg%) in pre-treatment stage of patients of Febuxostat group is about 8.28 whereas for Allopurinol group its about 8.61. Mean urate levels after 4 follow ups (10 days each) were conducted. The mean Urate level at 10, 20, 30, 40 days were conducted at each group which were found to be statistically significant and the results of Febuxostat group was found to be favourable.Conclusions: Febuxostat, (40mg) given at daily dose was found to have higher efficacy than allopurinol, at a dose of 100mg (zyloric) which is the most commonly prescribed dose in order to lower the serum urate level.
Perception of doctors towards Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting: a cross sectional survey using a validated questionnaire
Authors: Kunnoor Nitin S. , Singanal Sharanabasappa , K. Lohit
Published: October 2017

Background: Several studies have shown lack of sufficient knowledge and awareness among doctors on ADR reporting. Knowledge and attitude of doctors about ADR greatly influences extent of reporting. Identifying factors affecting ADR-reporting is vital to enable Pharmacovigilance teams to implement interventions to enhance rate and quality of reporting of ADRs. Hence, this study is done to evaluate perceptions of doctors towards ADR-reporting and to determine barriers for reporting ADR.Methods: Cross sectional study conducted among doctors using a validated questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitude, practice and barriers for reporting ADRs. The questionnaire captured the demographic details, knowledge (14), attitudes (7) and practice pattern (4) towards pharmacovigilance. Descriptive statistics was used to assess the response among doctors.Results: Of 157 doctors who responded to questionnaire, 90% of doctors were aware of pharmacovigilance program mainly through PVG activities by AMC and pharmacology classes. Only 47% doctors reported ADRs. The composite score on knowledge of ADR reporting and on knowledge of ADR burden was found to be moderate. 90% doctors opined ADR monitoring in hospital should be mandatory. 83% doctors opined ADR reporting by one person can make significant difference to community. One-third doctors felt there should be financial reward for ADR-reporting. In suspected cases, 57% doctors include ADR as differential diagnosis. 61% doctors said they will document ADR in patient file and 78% reports to AMC. More than one-third doctors don’t know where and how to report ADR. One-third doctors felt management of patients was more important than reporting ADR. Nearly one-fourth didn’t report fearing legal liabilities, difficulty diagnosing ADR and negative impact on doctors.Conclusions: Knowledge about ADR-reporting and attitude towards it is adequate. But, because of many barriers, actual practice of ADR-reporting is unsatisfactory. Hence, Pharmacovigilance training is essential for doctors to promote and improve ADR-reporting.
Secondary analysis on self-reported headaches among male and female school adolescents
Authors: Galal Salma B. , Abo-Elkheir Omaima I.
Published: October 2017

Background: Recurrent headaches might be an indication of an underlying disease. It could interfere with the quality of life, school attendance and performance, and daily activities. This study aims to identify factors associated to headaches among male and female adolescents. Methods: This is a secondary analysis of a sample of 548 adolescents of a data set of 863 adolescent students aged 12 to 18 years assessed through a self-administered health questionnaire. The primary survey design was a multistage stratified random sample from preparatory and secondary schools in Cairo and rural areas in Qaliubia governorate, Egypt. No distinction was made between primary and secondary headache. Around 65% of the primary data base was randomly selected by SPSS. Taking gender into consideration, adolescents suffering from at least one headache a week (342) were compared with those who had no complaints of a headache (206). Results: Headaches were reported among 62.4% of the adolescents studied with a significantly higher number of female than male students reporting headaches; 69.9% versus 55.8%. Adolescent males and females with headaches have significantly more weekly symptoms of any disease than those without (18.7% versus 6.8%). They also suffer significantly more abdominal pain, sleep disturbance, feelings of nervousness or dizziness. Significantly more adolescent females (29.1%) suffer from chronic headaches (4-7 times/week) than their male counterparts (8%). Conclusions: Adolescents who play sports have significantly fewer headaches. The most relevant factors associated with headaches with binary regression were dizziness (OR=2), abdominal pain (OR=1.34), sleep disturbance (OR=1.25), and feeling nervous (OR=1.24).
Clinical suspicion of congenital heart diseases during well-baby follow-up and echocardiographic correlation
Authors: Adhikari K. M. , Dhingra Sandeep
Published: October 2017

Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD), the most common cardiac malformation in the fetal and neonatal period, represents a heterogeneous group of defects with little known cause. Despite advances in detection and treatment, CHD accounts for 3% of all infant deaths and 46% of death from congenital malformations. CHD patients with minimum or no symptoms are frequently under diagnosed in areas with inadequate health services. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of clinical suspicion of congenital heart disease in babies who presented for well-baby follow-up against echocardiographic findings and to study the clinical spectrum of all the CHD that were diagnosed. Methods: The study involved analysis of data collected by the authors while working in a tertiary care center at Mumbai, India, during 2009 to 2010. All the babies born from April 2009 to August 2010 (17 months) and those who came for well-baby visits (with or without symptoms) were examined carefully for findings on cardiac examination including abnormalities of heart sound and presence of murmur on auscultation. Findings of the echocardiography were recorded for follow up and all the babies were followed up on at least three-monthly basis. Echocardiography was repeated on a quarterly basis in symptomatic babies and six-monthly basis in asymptomatic babies with small septal defects. All the babies on follow up were closely monitored clinically and on echocardiography for ascertaining the natural course of the observed defects. Results: A total of 1856 babies were born at the tertiary care center out of which 1688 were seen at the well-baby clinic. A total of 42 cases were referred for echocardiography on clinical suspicion of CHD and out of these 21 (50%) were positive for some form of CHD. Most common CHD diagnosed was atrial septal defect (ASD). There was no spontaneous closure of ventricular septal defects (VSD), though, 02 cases of ASD less than 3 mm closed during the during the follow up period.Conclusions: This study demonstrated that clinical experience is a valuable tool in early diagnosis of CHD, even if they are asymptomatic. Early echocardiography is justified to diagnose the cases so that appropriate follow-up and management decisions could be planned. Though majority of the cases were moderate to small ASD and VSD, there is a need to diagnose them early and follow them up till closure.
Scabies in children and its outcome with topical permethrin and oral ivermectin: a single center prospective study
Authors: Suroshe Balasaheb B. , Rathod Kishor G. , Kulkarni Vasant S. , Chikhlonde Rakesh R.
Published: October 2017

Background: Scabies is highly prevalent in children less than 6 years and more so in less than 2 years of age. Treating scabies in infants and children is challenging. The objective was to study the characteristics and distribution of lesions and outcome with topical Permethrin and Oral Ivermectin in scabies in children.Methods: 264 cases of scabies from the skin and pediatric outpatient of a tertiary care center were enrolled.Results: It is common in children below 5 years of age. The effectiveness of local Permethrin and oral Ivermectin was not significantly different in the form of complete cure.Conclusions: Children tend to scratch the rash repeatedly, the scratch marks and crusting of the rash sometimes make this infection hard to identify, hence high index of suspicion is required to diagnose. Complicated lesions in scabies require more duration than uncomplicated lesions. Permethrin and Ivermectin are equally effective in scabies. Ivermectin being orally administered is a drug of choice in epidemics.
Birth-weight, insulin levels, and HOMA-IR in new-borns at term
Authors: Narayanan E. , Selvakumar S. , Seeralar A. T. Arasar
Published: October 2017

Background: Abnormal birth weight babies are prone to develop adverse metabolic and cardiovascular outcomes later in life. There is dearth of knowledge regarding correlation of birth-weight with hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance in term newborns. Methods: Prospective cohort study was done in Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Egmore, Madras Medical College from time period of May 2016 to November 2016. Inclusion criteria were newborns with gestational age between 38 to 41 weeks of normal pregnancies of healthy mothers aged 18 to 39 years. Incomplete/unclear data about mother’s health status, diabetes, history of gestational diabetes, hypertension, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and conditions influencing glucose metabolism were exclusion criteria. In the first phase, cutoff point of HOMA-IR (homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance) was established in 33 AGA neonates with birth-weight >2500 g and <4000 g. In the second phase, 34 term neonates were enrolled to determine whether LGA/SGA is related with hyperinsulinemia and elevated HOMA-IR. Serum insulin and serum glucose was obtained from cord blood. Hyperinsulinemia was defined by serum insulin levels ≥12.60 μU/mL and HOMA-IR ≥2.34. Multiple logistic regression analysis and Mann Whitney test was used to find association between birth-weight with hyperinsulinemia and HOMA-IR index. Results: A total of 67 newborns were enrolled; 24, 10, and 33 with SGA, LGA and AGA respectively. Hyperinsulinemia was more prevalent in 16 newborns particularly in SGA (p=0.01), whereas HOMA-IR was noted in 13 neonates (p=0.06). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed LGA had a strong association with hyperinsulinemia (p=0.02) and HOMA-IR (p=0.02).Conclusions: Study revealed term LGA is associated with hyperinsulinemia and elevated HOMA-IR at birth.
A study of blood pressure in school children between the age of 6-12 years in Chennai, India: a cross sectional study
Authors: S. Madhivanan , E. Harikrishnan , K. Kumarasamy
Published: October 2017

Background: Blood pressure measurements in childhood are an important clinical examination. Present study was done to evaluate the normal range of blood pressure (BP) in children aged 6-12 years and to find its relationship with regard to age, sex, height and weight criteria and comparing the values with the available standards.Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was done in primary and middle schools of Chennai from January 2016 to May 2017. Three readings of blood pressure were recorded for each subject and were correlated with age, gender, socioeconomic status and anthropometry. Data was analysed on SPSS 20.0. P value of <0.05 was considered significantResults: A total of 2002 children (1026 boys, 976 girls) of age between 6-12 years were examined over 18 months. There was an upward trend in both systolic (r = 0.437, P<0.001) and diastolic BP (r = 0.386, P <0.001) with age. There was no statistically significant difference in mean systolic and diastolic BP with gender (P = 0.10), weight (P = 0.10) and height (P = 0.10). There was a statistically significant difference between the mean systolic and diastolic BP between low and high socio-economic groups (P <0.0001). The proportion of children with hypertension was 9.54% with a slight female preponderance.Conclusions: Blood pressure measurement in children is pivotal in clinical examination. It shows a linear relationship with age and varies across socio-economic status. Periodic recording of BP would enable identify hypertension at an early age.
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis: an atypical presentation of a rare disease
Authors: Ananya T. Sai Lakshmi , Kumar Radha
Published: October 2017

Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis also called as Sturge Weber Syndrome (SWS) is a sporadically occurring rare congenital neuro cutaneous disorder. Unilateral facial portwine stain along with contralateral focal seizures and ipsilateral leptomeningeal angiomatosis is considered as diagnostic of Sturge Weber Syndrome. Capillary malformation along the ophthalmic and maxillary divisions of the trigeminal nerve is common in this condition. MRI with contrast is the imaging modality of choice for the diagnosis. The current report describes a case of a 9-month-old infant with atypical presentation of Type 1 Encephalo-trigeminal angiomatosis with complications. The clinicopathological and radiographic features and differential diagnosis are discussed.
Para-urethral cyst in a female neonate: what pediatricians must know?
Authors: Prakash Advait , Singh Sangram , Vyas Atul , Saxena Dipti
Published: October 2017

Para-urethral cyst, arising from cystic dilatation of a paraurethral gland in a female, is rarely reported in neonatal age group. The low frequency and little awareness about its clinical course may lead to inappropriate management. The choice of treatment for this lesion still remains controversial. Surgical excision has been advocated, but non-operative treatment is also gaining popularity nowadays. We are hereby reporting a symptomatic female neonate, whose paraurethral cyst was managed surgically with good recovery. The purpose of this report is to clarify the natural course of paraurethral cysts in female neonates and to generate awareness among physicians and surgeons for correct diagnosis and proper management. The embryology, clinical features and various treatment options are discussed along with the management of our case.
Surgical management of proximal humerus fracture treated with locking compression plate
Authors: Arumugam Sivakumar , Arumugam Venkateshwara , Raviraman V.
Published: October 2017

Background: Proximal humerus fractures accounts for about 4 to 5% of all fractures.  Treatment of unstable, displaced, and comminuted fractures of the proximal humerus remain challenging. Significant controversy continues regarding the best methods of treating displaced proximal humerus fractures. Various operative procedures are carried out, the recent trend in internal fixation has moved on to locking plates. The present study is undertaken to evaluate the functional outcome and complication of proximal humerus fractures treated by locking compression plate.

Methods: This is a prospective study comprising of 30 patients with fractures of proximal humerus were treated by open reduction and internal fixation with locking compression plate were evaluated at Velammal  Institute Of Medical  Sciences, Madurai from the period of April 2015 to December 2016. Clinical and radiological evaluation was done. Patients will undergo open reduction internal fixation with locking compression plate for the sustained fracture under general anesthesia.

Results: In our series, the majority of the patients were males, elderly aged, with RTA being the commonest mode of injury, involving 2 part, 3 part and 4 part fractures of the proximal humerus. Excellent and satisfactory results were found in 76.7% of patients with unsatisfactory results in 23.3 % according to Neer’s criteria. There were 100 % union rates and no failures.

Conclusions: In conclusion locking Compression, the plate is an advantageous implant in proximal humeral fractures due to angular stability, particularly in comminuted fractures and in Osteoporotic bones in elderly patients, thus allowing early mobilization.
Comparison between conservative and surgical management in postpartum pubic symphysis diastasis: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Nayak Satya P. , Panda Chandan K.
Published: October 2017

Background: Pubic symphysis diastasis is a postpartum complication with an incidence of 1:385 to 1:500 births. Typically conservative treatment is performed, operative treatment is also successful alternative method. This study was conducted to assess whether surgery (ORIF) provide early pain relief and improve mobility and quality of life than conservative management does in same patients.

Methods: This study is a randomized controlled trial conducted at MKCG Medical College, Berhampur from December 2014 to April 2017. Total eligible 16 postpartum pubic diastasis patients coming to MKCG hospital were randomly assigned to two groups in 1:1 ratio. Group A received surgical and group B conservative management. All were followed up at 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months and upto 6 months in which EQ-5D-3L score and Visual analogue scale were measured for assessing pain and general health outcome in participants. All data were analyzed with SPSS.

Results: The mean EQ-5D descriptive index was almost similar in both groups at the time of admission, but declined more rapidly in group A as compared to that in group B. 75% of group A has this index 5 (lowest score) at 6 months whereas none of the group B patients attained it. lower EQ-5D index indicates patients had good mobility and early ambulation, less discomfort, able to do usual activity. There was a significant difference in mean EQ-5D descriptive index and pain VAS score between two groups.

Conclusions: This study showed surgical management is more effective than conservative management in postpartum pubic symphysis patients by rapidly improving general health, ameliorating pain and bringing ambulation.
Raden Qosim’s Religious Humanism Approach of Javanese Islamization Process
Authors: Muzakki Ahmad Wafi , Joebagio Hermanu , Akhyar Muhammad
Published: October 2017

This article explains the value of pepali pitu provided by Raden Qasim in the process of Javanese Islamization. In the era of XIV-XV massive change of life happens in Java island. It is influenced by Islamization process on big scale and the collapse of Majapahit Kingdom. One of the prominent figure of Javanese Islamization is Raden Qasim or well-known as Sunan Drajat, who is one of the member of Walisongo. Raden Qasim applies religious humanism theory as the approach. Religious humanism approach is implemented by pepali pitu theory. Pepali pitu is a theory which has purpose to lead human to achieve good value. Pepali pitu consists of Javanese life philosophy which is combined to Islamic value. The main concept of humanism religious approach is to form wise human being through the theory of self approval, social and spiritual.
PERÍODO ANTERIOR À INTERFERÊNCIA DE PLANTAS DANINHAS EM SORGO GRANÍFERO E FORRAGEIRO
Authors: DINIZ GUILHERME MATOS MARTINS , BATISTA RENATA OLIVEIRA , BORGES IRAN DIAS , SILVEIRA HELLEN MARTINS
Published: October 2017

RESUMO – Plantas daninhas promovem perdas na produtividade do sorgo (Sorghum bicolor) devido à competição por luz, nutrientes e água por influencia alelopática, justificando o estudo da competição e interferência na cultura. O objetivo com este trabalho foi determinar o período anterior a interferência em variedades de sorgo pela comunidade de plantas daninhas. A unidade experimental consistiu de que quatro linhas, sendo as duas linhas centrais a área útil de cada parcela. Os tratamentos foram compostos de duas cultivares de sorgo (BR 304 granífero e BRS 610 forrageiro) e sete épocas de início da supressão de plantas daninhas (0, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 e 48 dias após a emergência) com quatro repetições. Foram avaliadas as características: altura da planta, número de plantas por hectare, pesos verde e seco por hectare. Conclui-se que o sorgo granífero BR304 possui um período de convivência com plantas daninhas de até 8 dias após a emergência, enquanto na cultivar de sorgo forrageiro BRS 610 esse período deverá ser de até 16 dias após a emergência.Palavras-chave: Competição, cultivares, Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench.ABSTRACT - Weeds promote losses in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) grain production due to competition for light, nutrients and water and also due to the allelopathic effect, which justify the study of the competition and weed interference in this crop. The objective of this study was to determine the period that precedes the interference of the weed community on sorghum varieties. The experimental unit consisted of four lines, being the two central lines of each plot. The treatments consisted of two sorghum cultivars (BR 304 grain and BRS 610 forage) and seven times for the beginning of weed suppression (0, 8, 16, 24, 31, 40 and 48 days after emergence), with four replications. Plant height, number of plants per hectare and fresh and dry weight per hectare were assessed. The results showed that the grain sorghum BR 304 has a period of coexistence with weeds up to 8 days after emergence, and for the forage sorghum BRS 610 the period is up to 16 days after emergence.Keywords: Competition, cultivars, Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench.
PLANTAS DE COBERTURA SOBRE ATRIBUTOS AGRONÔMICOS DO MILHO NA REGIÃO SUDOESTE DA AMAZÔNIA
Authors: AKER ANDRÉIA MARCILANE , PASSOS ALEXANDRE MARTINS ABDÃO DOS , MARCOLAN ALAERTO LUIZ , SANTOS FLÁVIA CRISTINA DOS , CIPRIANI HENRIQUE NERY , VARGAS LIDIANE APARECIDA DE
Published: October 2017

RESUMO – O sistema plantio direto é uma estratégia sustentável de produção que preconiza a manutenção da cobertura vegetal como prática conservacionista do solo. Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito de plantas de cobertura sobre atributos fisiológicos e agronômicos do milho na região sudoeste da Amazônia. Foram avaliadas 15 estratégias de sucessões de culturas com o milho e a influência sobre o rendimento de biomassa, de grãos, altura de plantas e inserção da espiga, índice de espiga, massa de 100 grãos, teor foliar de nitrogênio e clorofilas total, a e b em plantas de milho. Observou-se efeito das plantas de cobertura sobre o rendimento de grãos, de biomassa fresca e seca, na massa de grãos e nos teores de clorofila. Os efeitos sobre os teores de clorofila foram mais pronunciados na clorofila b e nos estádios fenológicos finais da cultura. O feijão-de-porco promoveu as maiores produtividades de grãos (7.539,3 kg ha-1) e potencial de silagem (16,2 Mg ha-1 de biomassa seca). A adequada escolha das espécies que compõe um sistema de plantio direto é preponderante para o apropriado desempenho agronômico do milho na região sudoeste da Amazônia.Palavras-chave: Zea mays, intensificação ecológica, sustentabilidade, integração lavoura-pecuária, plantio direto.CROPPING SYSTEMS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF CORN PLANTS IN THE SOUTHWESTERN AMAZONABSTRACT- A sustainable strategy for agricultural systems is the use of cover crops in no-tillage systems, as a conservationist soil practice. This paper aimed to evaluate the short-term effects of different cover crops on some physiological and agronomic attributes of corn crop in the Southwestern Amazon region. The effects of 15 cover plants on the biomass and grains yield, plant height, ear insertion height, ear index, mass of 100 grains, leaf nitrogen content and a, b and total chlorophyll levels of corn plants were evaluated. A randomized complete block design was used with four replications. Grain yield, fresh and dry biomass yield, mass of 100 grains and chlorophyll content were affected by some cover crops. Jack bean promoted the highest grain yield (7,539.3 kg ha-1) and biomass yield (16.2 Mg ha-1 dry matter) among the options assessed. Cover crops provided different levels of total, a and b chlorophyll levels, on the corn plants. Some cover crops presented the potential to improve the agronomic performance of the succeeding corn crop in the Southwestern Amazon region. The proper agronomic performance of corn in a no-till system depends on the adequate choice of cover plants to compose the system.Keywords: Zea mays, ecological intensification, sustainability, crop-livestock system, no-till.
Demanda de Transporte Ferroviário no Trecho Cuiabá-Rondonópolis/ MT
Authors: Trevisol Fernanda , Miranda Luiz Miguel
Published: October 2017

Este trabalho trata da identificação da demanda por transporte ferroviário a partir do tráfego na Rodovia BR-163/364-MT trecho Cuiabá-Rondonópolis. Este estudo levou à identificação das cargas com perfil ferroviárias atualmente alocadas à modalidade rodoviária, que permitiram elaborar uma análise comparativa da demanda considerando que essas cargas poderão migrar para o transporte ferroviário. O objetivo é mostrar a redução dos custos de transporte que pode ser obtida quando os caminhões vazios retornarem para Cuiabá em flat on car nesse trecho. Para isso foi feita uma contagem volumétrica classificatória de tráfego no Posto da Polícia Rodoviária Federal- PRF em Cuiabá, que forneceu a composição desse tráfego e permitiu identificar o volume médio diário (VMD) e o número de caminhões vazios nos dois sentidos. O perfil da carga foi adaptado do estudo do Núcleo de Estudos de Logística e Transporte- NELT/UFMT de 2009 que indicou as cargas a granel com maiores chances de migrarem para o transporte ferroviário.
Avaliação para implantar PMO em pequena empresa de projetos de drenagem urbana - Distrito Federal: estudo de caso
Authors: Silva Marcelo Augusto Sales da , Silva Venine de Cássia Sales da
Published: October 2017

Objetiva-se com esse artigo realizar um estudo para implantar o Escritório de Projetos (Project Management Office – PMO) em uma empresa projetista de pequeno porte, que atua na área de drenagem urbana no Distrito Federal. A metodologia utilizada pautou-se em: caracterizar o objeto de estudo; avaliar a posição estragégica em relação ao mercado na área de atuação (Matriz SWOT); mapear os principais processos relativos aos projetos de drenagem elaborados no DF; estudar e propor uma estrutura organizacional que atende a realidade e filosofia da empresa; e, desenhar o escopo para implantar o PMO na empresa. Diante a avalição realizada, o objeto ainda apresenta-se competitivo ao mercado em seu segmento, contudo, não possui nenhuma metodologia consistente para gerenciar projetos/atividades e seus processos não foram mapeados. A estrutura organizacional da empresa não está explicita a todos colaboradores e há uma quantidade considerável de retrabalho, que refletem em horas extras, desperdícios de materias que encarecem o custo do projeto. Enfim, para implatar o PMO há 3 (três) passos a serem seguidos: 1º conseguir apoio do presidente da empresa; 2º treinamento das pessoas chaves que irão contribuir na implatação/melhorias da estrutura; e, 3º mapear processos dos projetos e atividades, como também, levantar os custos relacionados ao projeto e criar os ativos de processos organizacionais. A estrutura organizacional proposta para o objeto é a Projetizada Composta, onde todos da equipe do projeto são responáveis por coordenar/controlar suas respectivas atividades no projeto. O PMO será composto pelos próprios colaboradores de cada time de projeto e funcionará de forma virtual (não constará na estrutura organizacional da empresa). Espera-se com a sua implatação, a problemática existente seja mitigada/resolvida.
Descrição do Uso e Ocupação da Cabeceira do Rio Jauru (MT) e Caracterização dos Processos de Degradação Ambiental
Authors: Siebert Décio Eloi , Vecchiato Antônio Brandt , Salomão Fernando Ximenes de Tavares
Published: October 2017

Este trabalho mostra o uso e ocupação do solo na área da cabeceira do rio Jauru (MT), através do mapeamento da evolução do desmatamento no espaço temporal de 30 anos, entre 1979 e 2009, com intervalos de dez anos, a partir de imagens temáticas obtidas dos sensores LANDSAT 2-MSS e LANDSAT 5-TM. Descreve os impactos ambientais existentes e potenciais, e identifica as causas e origem do processo de degradação. O processo de ocupação da Chapada dos Parecis (MT), onde se localiza a cabeceira do rio Jauru, deu-se a partir do ano de 1978, com a chegada dos primeiros colonizadores e intensificou-se na década de 1980, quando ocorreu a derrubada de cerrado nativo para formação de lavouras mecanizadas e áreas de pastagem. A construção da Rodovia BR-364, que ocorreu na década de 1960, foi responsável pelo início da formação dos processos de degradação ambiental existentes na área da cabeceira da nascente principal do rio Jauru (MT). A caracterização efetuada neste trabalho mostra a necessidade do estabelecimento de critérios qualitativos e quantitativos para o planejamento ambiental, a fim de garantir o uso e ocupação do solo nas áreas de influência das cabeceiras de forma mais adequada, não comprometendo a qualidade da água e sua utilização racional para usos múltiplos.
Editorial
Authors: Marchetto Margarida
Published: October 2017

Carta Editorial de apresentação da Resvista Engineering and Science.
Avaliação de Características Física, Química e Microbiológica da Água na Microbacia do Córrego Gumitá, Cuiabá-MT
Authors: Onohara Mayse Teixeira , Netto Antonio Pereira de Figueiredo , Nascimento Ana Rafaela , Junior Wilson Ferreira da Silva , Cerqueira Rafaelle Cristiane da Silva , Finger Amanda , Morais Eduardo Beraldo de
Published: October 2017

A qualidade da água vem sofrendo alterações de ordem ambiental, social e econômica. Existem variáveis que classificam tal recurso como de melhor ou pior qualidade, sendo a de pior consequência de diversos problemas ambientais, que podem ser atribuídos tanto à ação antrópica, como despejo de efluentes doméstico, lançamento de resíduos sólidos, ocupações indevidas, quanto às mudanças que vem ocorrendo naturalmente no Meio Ambiente, como alterações na temperatura da água devido as condições climáticas, que em sua grande maioria estão indiretamente relacionadas com essas ações.  Deste modo torna-se imprescindível a avaliação das características físicas, químicas e microbiológicas da água. Desta forma o presente trabalho buscou avaliar a qualidade da água da microbacia do Córrego Gumitá para verificar o seu enquadramento na legislação vigente, bem como avaliar os possíveis impactos causados e suas respectivas causas. Os resultados obtidos, mostraram  que as águas sofrem impactos resultantes do lançamento de efluentes domésticos não tratados bem como de resíduos sólidos despejados pela população urbana que reside em suas margens. Levou-se em consideração análises de características físicas, químicas e microbiológicas no período chuvoso, sendo estas comparadas com os valores obtidos no período de seca e ainda com os padrões estabelecidos pelas Resoluções nº 357/2005 e nº 430/2011 do CONAMA. Encontraram-se em desacordo com a legislação vigente as variáveis físicas, cor e turbidez; as variáveis químicas pH, DBO e óleos e graxas e as variáveis microbiológicas, coliformes totais e termotolerantes.
Gestão Ambiental em Empreendimento de Engenharia (Construção Civil) na Cidade de Várzea Grande-MT: Estudo de Caso
Authors: Silva Edvan Oladio Neves da , Carneiro Ethienne Boa Sorte , Silva Maria Aparecida da , Almeida Lizia Costa Martins de
Published: October 2017

A preocupação com sustentabilidade no setor da construção civil está cada vez mais recorrente. Muitas construtoras já adotaram sistemas para reciclagem de materiais e investem na redução do uso de matérias-primas não renováveis. Esse conceito ecologicamente correto, além de trazer benefícios ao meio ambiente, também pode reduzir o custo da obra, aliando o reaproveitamento e a reciclagem de materiais. É uma prática que tem se tornado cada vez mais comum no setor e o número de construções verdes tem aumentado a cada ano. Muitas alternativas estão sendo utilizado para deixar a obra mais sustentável, como o uso da água da chuva, a implantação de novas tecnologias para aquecimento e geração de energia, tratamento de resíduos sólidos, além da utilização de materiais ecologicamente corretos. O objetivo desta análise é demonstrar a gestão ambiental de um empreendimento de engenharia que está sendo construído na cidade de Várzea Grande-MT.
A Percepção da Educação Ambiental no Ensino de Jovens e Adultos - EJA Escola Estadual Antônio Aggio - São Paulo, Capital
Authors: Silva Ari E. Vicente , Marchetto Margarida
Published: October 2017

A Educação Ambiental (EA) decorre de uma percepção renovada de mundo; uma forma integral de ler a realidade e de oferecer a possibilidade de desenvolver projetos, que não somente envolvam e integrem a comunidade escolar, de todas as faixas etárias, mas que também possibilitem a construção de uma ponte, entre escola e comunidade, entre escola e realidade ambiental local e entre escola e vida. O principal objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar a educação ambiental de jovens e adultos. Desta forma apresentam-se os resultados obtidos com a aplicação de um questionário na Escola Estadual Antônio Aggio em três salas de Educação de Jovens e Adultos - EJA, na região de Santo Amaro São Paulo. Este trabalho visou buscar o conhecimento e o comportamento ambiental dos alunos quanto a percepção da Educação Ambiental inserida em seu currículo. A metodologia utilizada foi baseada na aplicação e análise dos resultados de questionários fechados, totalizando o número de 88 alunos entrevistados no ano de 2012.
Uso de Materiais Alternativos para Melhoria de Solo na Pavimentação de Vias
Authors: Silveira Leonardo Ramos da , Borges Rafael De Aassis
Published: October 2017

O crescimento de obras no setor da construção civil faz com que aumente o uso de agregados naturais. Este grande uso, ocasiona em uma escassez em várias regiões, principalmente nas regiões de grande área ocupada, fazendo com que seja extraído o material natural em locais distantes do ponto de aplicação. Vários materiais alternativos como, resíduos de construção e demolição (RCD), resíduos de pedreira e fosfogesso, vêm sendo estudado a fim de avaliar o comportamento do solo com adições em várias proporções de material. O presente trabalho tem o intuito de apresentar uma discussão baseada em pesquisas já realizadas em grandes centros urbanos do Brasil, levando-se em conta a aplicação do material em camadas de pavimentação. São analisados os ensaios de caracterização do material e estudos de pistas experimentais.
Editorial
Authors: Marchetto Margarida
Published: October 2017

Os Cursos de Especialização em Engenharia de Segurança do Trabalho Justificam-se devido a necessidade de capacitação profissional de recursos humanos no campo da Engenharia de Segurança do Trabalho, com o intuito de atender as necessidades da sociedade. No Brasil, estas questões estão alinhadas e balizadas com a legislação vigente como pelo Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, MTE, Sistema de gestão de qualidade na área de Segurança e Saúde no Trabalho-SST. A SST tem por objetivo prevenir os acidentes e as doenças no local de trabalho. Os cursos são voltados ao atendimento das necessidades existentes no âmbito empresarial local, regional e nacional, no sentido de contribuir com a política de desenvolvimento técnico- profissional em prol da promoção, prevenção e preservação da integridade física e saúde dos trabalhadores e do meio ambiente e também contribuir para o aumento do desempenho adequado das relações capital-trabalho-comunidade, bem como a qualificação para o exercício da docência em nível superior. Nessa modalidade, a Faculdade de Agronomia Engenharia e Tecnologia - FAET da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso-UFMT tem contribuído na formação profissional, com a capacitação de mais de 500 profissionais.
Plano de Evacuação em Edifícios Residenciais para Casos de Incêndio
Authors: Cordeiro Carol Cardoso Moura , Marchetto Margarida
Published: October 2017

Neste trabalho será apresentado um plano de evacuação em edifícios residenciais, cujo objetivo é observar o procedimento a seguir em caso de emergência causada por incêndio. Através de levantamentos bibliográficos, foram extraídas informações relevantes para a elaboração de um planejamento com finalidade de minimizar os riscos iminentes a vida e integridade física dos moradores com o fim de garantir a sua retirada de maneira mais segura possível. Para efetiva eficiência do plano de evacuação, é fundamental que as pessoas envolvidas o conheçam e estejam treinadas para tal. Além disso, é necessário que a edificação seja composta dos elementos de prevenção e combate a incêndio calcadas nas normas vigentes. Como resultado, será apresentado um Plano de Evacuação, descrevendo suas etapas e contemplando os moradores e colaboradores de um edifício residencial.
Cidade e visualidade: um olhar semiótico sobre o texto palco
Authors: Gastal Susana
Published: October 2017

Esta reflexión trae discusiones anteriores del autor, proponiendo la semiótica, con énfasis en la teoría del texto en Barthes, para análisis y comprensión de la ciudad. Se considera que la ciudad recoge tiempos y espacios en contextos complejos y, por tanto, de lectura complicada. La discusión teórica se basa en autores clásicos a partir de 1990, como Mumford, Lefebvre, Le Goff, Jameson, Harvey, Castells y Sassen, porque continúan influenciando la investigación
contemporánea, en general en la forma de estudios de caso. Con fines analíticos, se propone que lo urbano es construido por los textos plaza, monumento y teatro. Se pregunta si tales construcciones incluyen complejos urbanos presentados hoy como las ciudades globales, las de los procesos en redes de flujos de información e finanzas, que vinculan local y global. En este artículo se resalta el texto teatro y su asociación con la visualidad, cuestionando la posible relación entre las ciudades globales y la demanda de calidad visual (hermosa) en las zonas urbanas. La reflexión sigue teniendo en cuenta que hay implicaciones entre visibilidad y ciudades globales, y que los lugares que se consideran como “hermosos” estarían en mejores condiciones para atraer flujos globalizados, económicos, tecnológicos y expertos.
Es real porque es imaginado Entrevista a Armando Silva
Authors: Vera Paula
Published: October 2017

El Dr. Armando Silva es una figura clave en los estudios sobre la ciudad, la estética y las emociones ciudadanas. A partir de estos objetos ha desplegado su teoría de los imaginarios urbanos, junto a una metodología de investigación que ha incentivado y contribuido a consolidar un campo de estudios específico desde una mirada latinoamericana.
Poslovno povezovanje lastnikov gozdov na primeru Društva lastnikov gozdov Pohorje-Kozjak
Authors: Pezdevšek Malovrh Špela , Laktić Tomislav
Published: October 2017

Most of the key problems related to private forest management stems from small-scaled and fragmented forest property, which is owned by a large number of owners, therefore their cooperation is crucial for more effective forest management. The greatest expansion in the last years was experienced by private forest owners% societies, which are defined under the Societies Act as independent and non-profit organizations. In response to this, private forest owners are aspiring to upgrade such forms of organization in the direction of a more business-like cooperation. This paper presents the private Pohorje-Kozjak Forest Owners Society as an example of a good practice expansion from society activities onto the level of business (cooperative) cooperation. A survey on business cooperation and opportunities for professionalization of activities was conducted on the sample of members of the society and the forest cooperative. Results showed that younger forest owners, with a larger forest property and a higher education, are more open towards business cooperation. Furthermore, members of the society and the cooperative favour business cooperation and professionalization, but are unwilling to bear the financial burden. As such, they wish a state support in terms of financial stimulation for good practice and professionalization of activities.