bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Resolusi Konflik Sistem Pengelolaan Irigasi Pertanian di Pedesaan
Authors: Kustana Kustana , Setiawan Cucu
Published: March 2020

Artikel ini membahas tentang bagaimana masyarakat pedesaan mengelola konflik di antara mereka. Mayoritas masyarakat Desa Ciherang kecamatan Karangtengah Kabupaten Cianjur yang mayoritas sebagai petani dalam jangka panjang pola pengelolaan irigasi dengan cara tradisional tidak memberikan dampa yang cukup maksimal bagi efektifitas dan efesisnsi apalagi hanya mengandalkan datangnya hujan. Oleh karena itu perlu mempertimbangkan untuk mengadopsi pola pengelolaan irigasi modern dengan cara mengadopsi teknologi kekinian (modern) agar masyarakat petani, baik pada waktu hujan maupun kemarau. Strategi musyawarah dan gotong royong yang merupakan bagian kearifan lokal bagi masyarakat Desa Ciherang ditumbeuhkan kembali. Sistem pengelolaan irigasi di Desa Ciherang Kecamatan Karangtengah diarahkan dapat meningkatkan efisiensi pemanfaatan, kualitas dan keterjangkauan pelayanan air. Hal tersebut dilakukan dengan mengembangkan system operasi dan pemeliharaan, termasuk meningkatkan partisipasi masyarakat untuk memelihara prasarana pengairan, membantu mencegah pengalihfungsian lahan pertanian produktif untuk pemanfaatan lainnya dan diharapkan dapat mencegah menurunnya mutu air dan menjaga kelestarian sumber air.
Pertumbuhan dan Kandungan Agar Rumput Laut (Gracilaria spp) Pada Beberapa Tingkat Salinitas
Authors: Anton Anton
Published: March 2020

The aims of this study was to know the salinity level which perform highest growth rate and agar contents on the Gracilaria spp in the homogen cultivation condition. This research was carried out in the Laboratory of SUPM Bone, and the Laboratory of faculty marine and fisheries science, Hasanuddin University, from July until October 2004. Fifteen peaces of wooden tanks with size 1 x 1 x 0.45 meters were used as experimental basins. Each basin contained sea water with 40 cm height. Gracilaria verrucosa, G. lichenoides, and G. gigas taken from the fishpond around the experimental location were used as experimental plants. Every basin was planted with 100 grams of seaweed using bottom method.  The experimental design used was Randomised Block Design (RBD) with five salinity treatments, namely 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 ‰. The results of this study showed that salinity of 20 ‰ (S3) and 25 ‰ (S4) gave highest daily growth rate, that was 2.40% and the highest agar contents (40.71%) was obtained  at the salinity of  20 ‰ (S3).The daily growth rate of 10 permil (S1) salinity treatment reached its peak at week III, while the  salinity treatment of 15 ‰ (S2), 20 ‰ (S3) salinity, 25 ‰ salinity (S4), and 30 ‰ salinity (S5) reached its peak in week IV.
PEMETAAN DAERAH PENANGKAPAN POTENSIAL IKAN LAYUR (Trichiurus sp) DI PERAIRAN PANGANDARAN, JAWA BARAT
Authors: Firmansyah Teguh , Hasan Zahidah , Afrianto Eddy , Apriliani Izza M
Published: March 2020

Fishing activity by catching gill nets by Pangandaran fishermen is using traditional methods inherited by ancestors especially in determining fishing ground such as seeing the color of water surface, small ripple, fish jump, the presence of foam, and see the existence of birds. Such activities make fishing activities less than optimal because the level of uncertainty is high and will impact on high operational costs such as the use of fuel wasted and trip time becomes longer. Knowledge of fishing zones is essential for fishing activities because by knowing potential fishing areas will result optimal catch and reduced effort. Information about potential fishing areas can be obtained through analysis of the distribution of a-chlorophyll in water. The research was doing from October to November 2017. The research used survey method with 7 experimental fishing activities in Pangandaran Waters. From the results of this activity can known that category distribution of fishing ground catchment area in Pangandaran spread from medium to potential category.
Book Reviews
Authors: Waligorski Conrad P.
Published: March 2020

n/a
5th International Forum of AntiCoagulant + Antiaggregant Therapy 2020 (FACTplus2020)
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: March 2020

ABSTRACTS BOOK
Improved limit analysis method of piled slopes considering the pile axial forces
Authors: Xiao Shiguo
Published: March 2020

For the analysis and design of piled slopes using the upper-bound limit analysis method, the axial force on the pile cross-section, where the pile is intersected by the slip surface, contributes to a resistant work rate of the pile; yet this has been omitted in past investigations. Based on analysis of the related work rate and energy dissipation rate of the piled slope, a closed-form solution to internal forces of the pile on the cross-section and some characteristic parameters of the critical slip surface under a specified factor of safety are provided with full consideration of the axial force. The calculation results for two examples show that the axial force has a possibly minor and non-conservative effect on the shear force and bending moment in some cases, but has a major effect on the location of the slip surface, which naturally causes additional design length of the pile. The existing methods without considering the axial force are less conservative or safer than the proposed method in terms of the requisite pile length, particularly under a smaller design factor of safety.
EFFECTS OF CHIGGER MITE (ACARI: TROMBICULIDAE) INFECTIONS ON AMEIVA (SQUAMATA: TEIIDAE) FROM THE ANGUILLA BANK
Authors: Brennan April M. , Censky Ellen J. , Powell Robert
Published: March 2020

We examined 152 Ameiva plei from four sites on Anguilla and from Scrub Island, a nearby satellite, and 12 A. corax from Little Scrub Island, another Anguillian satellite, generated indices of condition by dividing mass (g) by SVL (mm), and quantified degrees of eutrombiculid chigger mite infections by measuring the total areas (mm2) of each lizard covered by one or more clusters of mites. Prevalence in infected A. plei (N = 77) varied significantly by site, but frequencies of infected males and females within sites did not differ signifi cantly. Indices of condition of infected and mite-free lizards did not differ significantly, nor was area covered by mites significantly correlated with condition, suggesting that mite infections are relatively asymptomatic. All Ameiva corax were infected, and area covered by mites was not significantly correlated with condition. Indices of condition for A. corax were signifi cantly lower than for infected A. plei, probably refl ecting the poorer condition of lizards occupying a food-deficient habitat.
BIOGEOGRAPHY AND PATTERN VARIATION OF KINGSNAKES, LAMPROPELTIS GETULA, IN THE APALACHICOLA REGION OF FLORIDA
Authors: Means D. Bruce , Krysko Kenneth L.
Published: March 2020

Morphology of kingsnakes, Lampropeltis getula, is described and analyzed in the Apalachicola region of the Florida panhandle. Populations inhabiting the eastern Apalachicola Lowlands, a distinct biotic province, are different from the surrounding populations in having fewer and wider light body crossbands, distinct ontogenetic interband lightening, unique ventral patterns, and the presence of non-banded (striped and patternless) individuals. We conclude that the name L. g. goini as well as the hypothesis that Apalachicola L. getula are relict populations of intergrades between L. g. getula and L. g. floridana are invalid. We believe the polymorphic eastern Apalachicola Lowlands populations are most closely related to L. g. getula, and evolved in isolation on a barrier island or the coastal strand of a peninsula during one of the many higher stands of sea in the Pleistocene.
PROTEINS OF PAROTOID GLAND SECRETIONS FROM TOADS OF THE GENUS BUFO
Authors: Perry David
Published: March 2020

Freeze-dried parotoid gland secretions from toads of the genus Bufo contained large proportions of protein (25-35% by weight). SDS-PAGE suggested that secretions from several species of Bufo contained mixtures of proteins in the relative molecular mass range of approximately 12 - 200 kDa, which exhibited markedly different banding patterns from species to species. These proteins were presumably not discovered before because the previous extraction procedures used with these secretions were designed to examine low molecular mass compounds and would denature the proteins. SDS-PAGE of secretions from B. mauritanicus and B. calamita are shown here. The N-terminal amino acid sequence of one of the bands (approx. 58 kDa) of B. mauritanicus was found to be LPIPAFPGLDHGF and of a B. calamita band (30.5 kDa) was VQVFGLQKEA. No significant similarities to these two sequences and to three separate but partial N-terminal sequences obtained from these species were found in genetic databases.
Arboreal frogs, tank bromeliads and disturbed seasonal tropical forest
Authors: Galindo-Leal Carlos , Cendo-Vazquez J. Rogelio , Calderon Rene , Augustine Justine
Published: March 2020

We investigated the relationship between arboreal frogs, tank bromeliads and landscape transformation in tropical forests of southeastern Campeche, Mexico. We surveyed frogs in six distinct habitats: slash and burn agriculture, seasonally flooded forest (bajo), aquatic habitats (lagoons and small ponds), second growth upland forest, primary forest and creek habitat using both systematic and non-systematic surveys. The highest species richness of frogs was documented in primary forest and small ponds. In contrast, no frogs were recorded in second growth forest. Similarly, tank bromeliads (Aechmea bracteata) were completely absent from early successional stages and were almost twice as abundant in seasonally flooded forest as in upland forest. The vertical distribution of A. bracteata differed between forest types, and they significantly more abundant in larger diameter trees. We examined 60 tank bromeliads during the peak of the dry season to test their use as refugia by frogs. Approximately 27% of tank bromeliads sampled had arboreal frogs belonging to three species, but 9 species have been recorded as occasional users of bromeliads in the region. There were significantly more frogs on large than on medium-sized bromeliads, and frogs were more abundant on bromeliads higher on host trees, particularly those above 3 m in height. Our results suggest that the loss of tank bromeliads from drier and less structurally complex habitats created by slash and burn agriculture and selective logging results in loss of refugia for arboreal frogs in this seasonal tropical forest. We suggest that Aechmea bracteata be a keystone species in seasonal tropical forest.
NATURAL HISTORY OF DEKAY’S BROWNSNAKE, STORERIA DEKAYI (HOLBROOK, 1836), AT A SITE IN NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Authors: Gray Brian S.
Published: March 2020

A population of Dekay’s Brownsnake, Storeria dekayi was studied using mark-recapture techniques in Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA during the spring, summer and autumn of 2012. Morphometric data were similar to that reported for the species, with adult females averaging larger and more massive than adult males. However, sexual dimorphism in snout-vent length (SVL) and total length (TL) was not significantly different (P>0.05) in juveniles, although relative tail length (tl/TL) was dimorphic. Relative tail length in both juveniles and adults was greater in males (tl/TL = 0.22-0.27) than females (tl/TL = 0.18-0.23). Storeria dekayi were active from 21 March through 22 October, and displayed a bimodal activity pattern, with peaks in April and August. Using the Schnabel and the Schumacher-Eschmeyer methods, population size was estimated to be 122 ± 19 and 130 ± 35 individuals, respectively. Density was estimated to be 244 and 260 snakes/ha, and biomass 1.60 and 1.71 kg/ha. Additional data regarding population structure, mortality, diet, reproduction, body temperature, movements and site fidelity are also presented.
CALL BROADCASTING AND AUTOMATED RECORDERS AS TOOLS FOR ANURAN SURVEYS IN A SUBARCTIC TUNDRA LANDSCAPE
Authors: Perry Gad , Mannan R. Nicholas , Andersen David E. , Boal Clint W.
Published: March 2020

Relatively little is known about population ecology of anurans in arctic and subarctic tundra regions, in part because it is difficult to survey anurans in these landscapes. Anuran survey protocols developed for temperate regions have limited applicability in arctic and subarctic tundra landscapes, which may lack roads and vehicle access, and experience variable and inclement weather during short anuran breeding seasons. To evaluate approaches to address some of the limitations of surveying anurans in tundra landscapes, we assessed the effectiveness of using breeding call broadcasts to increase detection of Boreal Chorus Frogs (Pseudacris maculata) and Wood Frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) near Cape Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. We also evaluated how counts of anurans derived from automated audio recorders compared with those obtained simultaneously by observers. We detected on average 0.4 additional Wood Frogs per survey when we broadcasted calls (x = 0.82, SD = 1.38), an increase of > 40% compared to surveys without broadcasts (x = 1.24, SD = 1.51; Wilcoxon test; Z = 2.73, P = 0.006). In contrast, broadcasting Boreal Chorus Frog calls did not increase the number of chorus frog detections (Wilcoxon test; Z < 0.001, P > 0.90). Detections of Wood Frogs in a 100-m radius were lower via automated recorders (x = 0.60, SD = 0.87 SD) than by observers during simultaneous surveys (x = 0.96, SD = 1.27 Z = 2.07, P = 0.038), but those of Boreal Chorus Frogs were not different (x = 1.72, SD = 1.31;x = 1.44, SD = 1.5; Z = 1.55, P > 0.121). Our results suggest that broadcasting calls can increase detection of Wood Frogs, and that automated recorders are useful in detecting both Wood Frogs and Boreal Chorus Fogs in arctic and subarctic tundra landscapes.
CHARACTERISTICS OF MANGROVE DIAMONDBACK TERRAPINS (MALACLEMYS TERRAPIN RHIZOPHORARUM) INHABITING ALTERED AND NATURAL MANGROVE ISLANDS
Authors: Mealey Brian K. , Baldwin John D. , Parks-Mealey Greta B. , Bossart Gregory D. , Forstner Michael R.J.
Published: March 2020

The Mangrove Diamondback Terrapin, (Malaclemys terrapin rhizophorarum) is dependent on a very broad array of the services provided by the mangrove ecosystem. We sought to evaluate both the turtles and their habitat by an integrated assessment of physical, chemical, and physiological parameters. Extreme site fidelity of the turtles to mangrove habitat was evident along with a strong female biased sex ratio. We provide blood serum values and microbial cultures as baselines from these turtles in the wild. Salmonella sp., a potentially zoonotic pathogen, was isolated from one female. Ultimately, the health of these turtle populations may be reflective of the integrity of the mangrove system on which they depend.
WETLAND OCCUPANCY OF POND-BREEDING AMPHIBIANS IN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, USA
Authors: Fellers Gary M. , Kleeman Patrick M. , Miller David A. W.
Published: March 2020

We estimated wetland occupancy and population trends for three species of pond-breeding anurans in Yosemite National Park from 2007 – 2011. We used a double survey technique in which two observers independently surveyed each site on the same day. Double surveys allowed us to calculate detectability for the three most common anurans within the park: Rana sierrae, Anaxyrus canorus, and Pseudacris regilla. Annual estimates of detectability were generally high; mean detectability ranged from 73.7% + 0.6 (SE) for any life history stage of A. canorus to 86.7% + 0.7 for sites with P. regilla reproduction (eggs or larvae present). Detectability was most variable for Anaxyrus canorus, which ranged from 45.9% to 99.7%. The probability of occupancy for R. sierrae was highest in larger, low-elevation wetlands that lacked fish. Anaxyrus canorus were more common in shallow high-elevation ponds; their occurrence was minimally impacted by the presence of fish. Finally, occurrence of P. regilla was largely unrelated to wetland size and elevation, but like R. sierrae, they were less likely to occupy sites with fish. Occupancy showed no trend over the five years of our study for R. sierrae or A. canorus when considering either sites with any life stage or only sites with reproduction. However, P. regilla showed a modest downward trend for sites with any life stage and sites with reproduction. Our results for R. sierrae run counter to expectations given recent concern about the decline of this species, while our findings for P. regilla raise concerns for this widespread and generally common species.
SOUTHERNMOST OCCURRENCE OF THE SUWANNEE COOTER, PSEUDEMYS CONCINNA SUWANNIENSIS (TESTUDINES: EMYDIDAE)
Authors: Heinrich George L. , Jackson Dale R. , Walsh Timothy J. , Lee David S.
Published: March 2020

The Suwannee Cooter, Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis, the largest member of the speciose turtle family Emydidae, inhabits a small number of rivers that drain into the northeastern Gulf of Mexico along the northwest coast of Florida from just west of Tallahassee to just south of Tampa. The status of this state-protected subspecies in the southernmost of these rivers, the Alafia, is unknown and hence of conservation concern. We provide recent evidence confirming that a reproducing population still exists in this river, and review available specimens and both published and unpublished records documenting the southern limit of distribution. At least within the eastern United States, our observations also extend confirmed knowledge of the geographic occurrence of hatchling turtles overwintering in the nest southward by 285 km.
SEASONAL INCIDENCE OF CAPTURE AND REPRODUCTION OF FIVE FOSSORIAL SNAKE SPECIES IN WEST VIRGINIA
Authors: Meshaka Walter E. , Pauley Thomas K. , Wright Danielle F. , Herrick Kelli-Marie
Published: March 2020

Museum specimens of five species of fossorial snakes collected in West Virginia during 1930–2000 were examined to determine monthly incidence of capture, adult body sizes, reproductive cycle, and clutch characteristics. Captures occurred over the shortest time in the year in the Eastern Earthsnake (Virginia valeriae valeriae) and Northern Red-bellied Snake (Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata) and were longest in the Northern Brownsnake (S. dekayi dekayi). Male gonadal cycle conformed to the temperate pattern, whereas that of females tended towards a tropical pattern. Incidence of females nearing oviposition or parturition was highest during June–July for all species, and length of their reproductive seasons were generally in keeping with those of northerly populations of the respective species. Mean clutch sizes were largest in the Northern Brownsnake (mean = 20.5) and smallest in the single oviparous snake, the Eastern Wormsnake (mean = 2.8). Adult body sizes were similar to respective populations elsewhere within their ranges. The Mountain Earth Snake (V. pulchra) was the least represented species in this study. A meaningful degree of predictability existed in the life history traits examined in our study as they related to geographic trends of this Allegheny snake assemblage.
HABITAT UTILIZATION BY THE TEXAS HORNED LIZARD (PHRYNOSOMA CORNUTUM) FROM TWO SITES IN CENTRAL TEXAS
Authors: Anderson Wesley M. , Wester David B. , Salice Christopher J. , Perry Gad
Published: March 2020

The Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) is found in a variety of habitats. Although several studies have been conducted on habitat use by this species, none have been performed in central Texas, a more mesic habitat than most of those previously studied. This area is of special interest because horned lizard populations have been experiencing sharp declines in central Texas over the last approximately 50 years. We collected habitat data at two sites in central Texas, Camp Bowie and Blue Mountain Peak Ranch. Microhabitat data included canopy cover and ground cover from digitized photographs of Daubenmire quadrats; macrohabitat variables included vegetation height and length, cactus height, soil penetrability, woody plant species richness, tree density, tree diameter at breast height (DBH), and density of ant mounds collected along 100-m by 2-m transects. Similar patterns of habitat use were observed between the two sites. At Blue Mountain Peak Ranch, lizards appeared to be located in areas with a diversity of ground cover types, as observed in previous studies. At Camp Bowie, vegetation encroachment limited lizards in some areas to the use of roads and road margins. Implementation of prescribed burns or other vegetation management could create the preferred ground cover mosaic at such sites.
THIRD INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON RANAVIRUSES:
Authors: Duffus Amanda L.J. , Johnson Patricia , Chinchar V. Gregory , Gray Matthew J. , Waltzek Thomas B.
Published: March 2020

Members of the genus Ranavirus, one of five genera withinthe family Iridoviridae, encompass a group of large, doublestrandedDNA viruses that infect all three classes of ectothermicvertebrates: fish, amphibians, and reptiles. Ranaviruses areglobally emerging pathogens that cause considerable morbidityand mortality among diverse populations. In North America,ranavirus epizootics are regularly reported in wild and culturedfish, amphibian, and reptile populations.
AMPHIBIAN RESPONSE TO A LARGE-SCALE HABITAT RESTORATION IN THE PRAIRIE POTHOLE REGION
Authors: Lannoo Michael J. , Stiles Rochelle M. , La Rue Chris H. , Hawkins Michael J. , Mitchell William A.
Published: March 2020

Over the next half-century, scientists anticipate that nearly one third of the currently recognized 7,450 amphibian species will become extinct. Many organizations have responded to the challenge of conserving amphibian biodiversity, some indirectly. Under the auspices of the Iowa Great Lakes Management Plan, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of Natural Resources, and their partners have been implementing habitat restoration efforts designed to protect water quality, provide recreational opportunities, and benefit wildlife at the regional level. With this program, over 130 wetlands have been created in the past 30 years on recently purchased public lands—one of the largest wetland restoration projects conducted in the Prairie Pothole Region of the Great Plains. While amphibians were not the main target of these restorations, we show that in response, 121 new breeding populations of native Northern Leopard Frogs (Lithobates pipiens; n = 80) and Eastern Tiger Salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum; n = 41) have been established; in addition, we found 19 populations of non-native American Bullfrogs (L. catesbeianus). Using the program PRESENCE, we show that leopard frog occupancy was greatest in newer (<18 years old), intermediate-sized wetlands, and that tiger salamander occupancy was greatest in small wetlands without fish and larval bullfrogs. These data imply that because native amphibians responded positively to these newly established wetlands, habitat availability has likely been a factor in limiting population numbers. Further, these data suggest the presence of fishes and introduced bullfrogs interferes with the ability of tiger salamanders to colonize restored wetlands.
Aplicabilidade de ferramentas da qualidade no processo de gestão das hortifrútis orgânicas no Gramorezinho
Authors: Silva Houtran Lima da , Camelo Gerda Lúcia Pinheiro
Published: March 2020

A produção orgânica de hortifrútis vem conquistando espaço no contexto mundial. Neste trabalho aplicaram-se as ferramentas da qualidade na produção das hortifrútis orgânicas na comunidade do Gramorezinho, localizada na zona Norte do município de Natal (RN), tendo em vista a relevância para minimização da degradação ambiental. As coletas de dados ocorreram por meio de entrevistas, visitas e observação direta e foram realizadas nos meses de janeiro a abril de 2018, com a participação dos associados do Centro Comunitário. Utilizou-se como instrumento um formulário semiestruturado abordando os dados pessoais e socioeconômicos e perguntas relacionadas a hortifrútis desde a estrutura organizacional à forma de produção e comercialização, finalizando com dados socioeconômicos. Foram aplicadas duas ferramentas da qualidade: o Diagrama de Ishikawa (espinha de peixe) para identificar as não conformidades e, posteriormente, o Ciclo PDCA (do inglês Plan, Do, Check e Action), conhecido como Ciclo de Deming que se constitui como uma estratégia para melhoria contínua da qualidade em quatro passos. Diante disso, essa pesquisa tem como objetivo geral analisar o processo de produção das hortifrútis orgânicas cultivadas na Associação dos Amigos Produtores de Hortaliças e Moradores do Sítio Gramoré. De acordo com os resultados obtidos, constatou-se que os agricultores têm uma grande perda da produtividade do manejo das hortifrútis, e que a solução corretiva para o aumento significativo na produção com melhor qualidade do produto é a utilização correta do processo do PDCA, pois o ciclo é uma abordagem eficaz para a resolução de problemas.
Características e potencial energético do bagaço da cana-de-açúcar armazenado sem cobertura por um período prolongado
Authors: Correia Mateus Azevedo Chaves , Seye Omar , Silva Aletéia Marcelle Primão da , Silva Robson Leal da
Published: March 2020

A biomassa é a terceira maior fonte de energia para conversão em eletricidade no país, do qual o bagaço da cana-de-açúcar é o insumo energético mais relevante. O bagaço é biomassa residual do processo de moagem industrial, cujo armazenamento faz-se necessário devido à sazonalidade da produção. Os experimentos foram realizados para amostras da estocagem do material em posições distintas (degradação diferenciada), obtido em unidade agroindustrial com 70 mil toneladas adquiridas para utilização em caldeira a vapor. O propósito é avaliar as características físico-químicas (análise imediata, incluindo umidade) e energéticas (poder calorífico) do bagaço da cana-de-açúcar, quando submetido a condições de estocagem a céu aberto durante três anos; com isto, estudar a influência do clima e das condições de armazenamento em alterações do potencial energético desta biomassa residual. Destacam-se os seguintes resultados obtidos: a) Massa específica quatro vezes superior e TUM,BU alcançando 85% quando o bagaço é armazenado a céu aberto; b) Reduzido TCZ (< 1%) possibilitando reduzidos danos e manutenção quando utilizado em caldeiras a vapor; c) Sem degradação significativa para uso como combustível sólido, quanto à TMV,BS e TCF,BS, propiciando respectivamente ignição e estabilidade da combustão, e contribuição significativa no PCS; d) Valores médios para poder calorífico serão consumidos em 15% ou mais no processo de secagem do bagaço; e) A energia térmica disponível (~27 mil TEP) tem significativo potencial para cogeração de energia e aumento no valor agregado da produção agroindustrial.
Tendência de mortalidade por acidentes com motocicleta: série temporal de 2000 a 2015
Authors: Silva Luiz Almeida da , Peixoto Júlio César , Santos Sergio Valverde Marques dos , Maia Ludmila Grego , Silva Graciele Cristina , Moreira Roberto de Souza
Published: March 2020

O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar os óbitos em acidentes de trânsito com motociclistas e analisar a tendência da mortalidade por série temporal. Assim, trata-se de estudo de série temporal realizada com dados sobre óbitos de motociclistas em acidentes de trânsito no Estado de Goiás entre 2000 e 2015, fornecidos pelo Sistema de Informação sobre Mortalidade. Foram analisadas variáveis sociodemográficas, dados sobre a frota de motocicletas e as taxas de mortalidade anuais, por meio de estatística descritiva e inferencial. Verificou-se aumento na taxa de mortalidade de motociclistas por 100.000 habitantes durante a série temporal em 152,27%, passando de 3,09 para 8,30 mortes a cada 100.000 habitantes, entre as mulheres o aumento foi 268,84%. Porém, os homens jovens são os que mais morrem em acidentes com motocicletas em Goiás, com 88,09% dos óbitos (n = 5.417). Além disso, houve tendência crescente na taxa de mortalidade entre 2000 e 2015. Tendo isso em vista, é possível constatar que houve aumento nas taxas de mortalidade por acidente de motocicleta no Estado de Goiás, confirmando ser um problema de saúde pública que carece de medidas efetivas para reduzir os prejuízos causados à comunidade.
Oral findings in children with congenital Zika Syndrome: a case series
Authors: Cota Ana Lídia Soares , Lopes Mônica Guimarães Macau , Pio Isabela Moreira , Oliveira Millena Jacinto de , Rodrigues Diego Freitas , Panjwan Camila Maria Beder Ribeiro Girish
Published: March 2020

To describe the oral findings observed in a case series of children with Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS). The patients attending in a Basic Unit of Health from a municipality in northeast Brazil were evaluated by means of anamnesis and clinical oral examination. All procedures were carried out by a single researcher. The final sample consisted of 12 subjects (six males and six females), with ages ranging from 36-40 months old. It was observed higher percentage of children that tooth brushing twice a day and with nocturnal bottle feeding habit. The most prevalent oral findings were presence of visible biofilm, bruxism and delayed tooth eruption. The results suggest that some oral alterations might be part of the phenotypic spectrum of CZS. This study can potentially help dentists to understand the importance to establishment early diagnosis and intervention of oral conditions, with a multidisciplinary approach focused on health promotion and individual well-being.
O período do dia não influencia o desempenho físico de homens praticantes de treinamento com pesos
Authors: Hey Lucas Fuverki , Souza Dayane Cristina de , Nunhes Pollyana Mayara , Marchini Kauana Borges , Trindade Michele Caroline , Avelar Ademar
Published: March 2020

O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar o desempenho de praticantes de treinamento com pesos em diferentes períodos do dia. A amostra foi composta por 10 homens treinados (24,4 ± 2,7anos, 80,6 ± 12,7 kg, 180,0 ± 10,8 cm), submetidos ao teste de uma repetição máxima (1RM) para determinação de carga máxima, no exercício supino no banco horizontal. Em seguida, três encontros foram destinados para realização do teste de resistência de força a 80% de 1RM, realizados em diferentes períodos do dia, de maneira aleatória. A análise de variância (ANOVA one-way) foi utilizada para verificar as médias dos grupos nos períodos distintos. Não foram encontradas diferenças no desempenho, independente do horário do dia, manhã (25 ± 4 repetições), tarde (26 ± 7 repetições) e noite (26 ± 7 repetições) em relação ao desempenho obtido (P > 0,05). Assim, sugere-se que o período do dia não influencia o desempenho da força e fadiga de indivíduos jovens treinados.
Percepções sobre uma intervenção on-line para adolescentes com excesso de peso/obesidade: estudo preliminar
Authors: Félix Sílvia , Ramalho Sofia , Conceição Eva
Published: March 2020

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar as percepções de satisfação dos participantes sobre o APOLO-Teens e fatores comportamentais/psicológicos associados. O APOLO-Teens é um programa psicoeducacional, implementado no Facebook®, durante seis meses, como complemento ao tratamento hospitalar convencional para adolescentes com excesso de peso/obesidade. Participaram 52 adolescentes (71,2% do sexo feminino; M = 14,98 anos, DP = 1,63) que foram alvo do programa APOLO-Teens. Foram avaliados com recurso a medidas de autorrelato quanto à sintomatologia depressiva, qualidade de vida e comportamento alimentar no início, no meio (3 meses) e final da intervenção (6 meses) e preencheram o questionário que avaliou as percepções sobre a participação no programa de intervenção aos 6 meses. Em geral, os participantes revelaram percepções positivas e satisfação com o programa. As sessões de chat tiveram baixa adesão e a maioria dos participantes preferia uma intervenção mais curta. O tema preferido foi “atividade física” e o preterido “alimentação saudável”. Verificou-se uma correlação negativa entre satisfação com os resultados e sintomatologia depressiva e comportamento alimentar disfuncional. Como conclusões vale ressaltar alguns aspectos importantes: 1) reconsiderar a duração do programa e tornar as sessões de chat e o tema “alimentação saudável” mais atraentes; 2) priorizar a sintomatologia depressiva e os comportamentos alimentares disfuncionais como forma de otimizar a adesão a estas intervenções.
Social representations of traffic violence and related psychosocial aspect
Authors: Giacomozzi Andréia Isabel , Bousfield Andréa Barbará da Silva , Fiorott Juliana Gomes , Leandro Maiara , Silveira Anderson , Silva Bruna Letícia da
Published: March 2020

A qualitative, exploratory-descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out, featuring 50 semi-structured interviews with patients (45 males and 5 females) hospitalized due to traffic accidents. In most cases, the vehicle was a motorcycle and the interviewee was the driver going to work or returning home. It was not rainy in forty cases. Participants´ representation on traffic violence comprises the conception that society as a whole is violent, whilst traffic is another manifestation of such phenomenon within a society where education and respect for life are lacking. These aspects mainly refer to car drivers who, in a certain way, would disregard motorcyclists.
Fontes de estresse ocupacional e estratégias de enfrentamento em professores moçambicanos do ensino básico
Authors: Abacar Mussa , Aliante Gildo , Nahia Isabel Alves Alfredo
Published: March 2020

Este trabalho objetivou explorar as fontes de estresse ocupacional e estratégias de enfrentamento em professores moçambicanos do ensino básico. Foi aplicada uma entrevista semi-estruturada a 20 professores de uma escola pública localizada na cidade de Nampula - Moçambique. A análise de conteúdo categorial das entrevistas indica que os professores percebem o seu trabalho como estressante, e os estressores ocupacionais agrupam-se em três categorias: fatores de trabalho (precárias condições de trabalho, salários baixos, falta de desenvolvimento profissional, políticas de educação e sobrecarga de trabalho); fatores do aluno (maior quantidade de alunos por turma, comportamento dos alunos e fraca aprendizagem dos mesmos); e fatores extra-escolares (deficiente participação dos pais e/ou encarregados de educação). As estratégias de enfrentamento usadas pelos professores são focadas na emoção. Urge a necessidade de delinear e implementar programas de prevenção e/ou intervenção em gestão de estresse a esse público-alvo.
Distribuição territorial de fisioterapeutas no Paraná e inserção em equipes na atenção básica
Authors: Bim Cíntia Raquel , González Alberto
Published: March 2020

O objetivo foi identificar a distribuição dos fisioterapeutas no Estado do Paraná e conhecer a sua participação nas equipes NASF-AB das cidades sede das regionais de saúde do Estado. Foram consultadas no mês de agosto de 2018 as bases de dados do Cadastro Nacional de Estabelecimentos de Saúde - CNES, Conselho Regional de Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional da 8ª Região - Crefito-8, e Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística - IBGE. Os dados foram analisados de maneira descritiva. Os achados apontam um crescimento gradativo no número de profissionais e aumento no número de equipes NASF-AB com a presença do fisioterapeuta. Também foi evidenciada a falta de cadastro no CNES por profissionais inscritos no conselho de classe. O conhecimento da distribuição de fisioterapeutas no Estado pode subsidiar o planejamento de ações de saúde, para ampliação do acesso da população a este profissional.
The GAGE Data and Field Response to the 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Authors: Mattioli Glen S. , Phillips David A. , Hodgkinson Kathleen M. , Walls Chris , Mencin David J. , Bartel Beth A. , Charlevoix Donna J. , Crosby Chris , Gottlieb Michael J. , Henderson Brent , Johnson Wade , Maggert David , Mann Doerte , Meertens Charles M. , Normandeau Jim , Pettit Joe , Puskas Christine M. , Rowan Linda , Sievers Charles , Zaino Annie
Published: March 2020

The July 2019 Ridgecrest sequence was observed in exquisite detail by the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Geodetic Facility for the Advancement of Geoscience (GAGE) Network of the Americas (NOTA), which has a dense array of continuously observing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) stations and subarrays of strain and seismic borehole networks in southern California. Two hundred and eighteen GNSS and 10 borehole NOTA stations within 250 km of the epicentral area recorded the sequence. Special downloads of high-rate data from sites within a specified radius of each earthquake were initiated by the GAGE Facility for the time period of 1.5 days before and 1.5 days after each event to ensure transient deformation was captured at a high-temporal resolution. Rapid field deployments of temporary GNSS stations were carried out by UNAVCO in support of NSF-funded investigators and U.S. Geological Survey activities. The data recorded by the permanent network are available from the GAGE Facility’s Data Center at UNAVCO, data recorded at the temporary campaign sites will also be made available on completion of data collection. The OpenTopography project, of which UNAVCO is a partner, released a preliminary pre-event digital surface model of the area covering the Ridgecrest earthquake sequence to support the ongoing imaging efforts to measure the deformation from these events. In this article, we document the significant amount of detailed, open-access geodetic data available from GAGE to study this sequence and advance our understanding of earthquake processes, the geodynamics of the California eastern shear zone, and our capacity to respond to damaging earthquakes for research.
Çataldağ (Balıkesir-Susurluk) Çevresinin Carabidae, Staphylinidae, Elateridae, Cleridae, Cerambycidae ve Chrysomelidae (Coleoptera) Faunası Üzerine Çalışmalar
Authors: VARLI Sakin Vural , SÜRGÜT Hakan , TÜVEN Aylin , JANSSON Nicklas
Published: March 2020

Bu çalışma 2017-2018 yıllarında Nisan-Kasım ayları arasında Balıkesir İli’nin Çataldağ çevresinde meşe ve kayın ormanlarının zeminde yaşayan kınkanatlı faunasının (Coleoptera) tespit edilebilmesi amacıyla bitki döküntülerinin Reitter kalburu ile elenmesiyle gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda Carabidae, Staphylinidae, Elateridae, Cleridae, Cerambycidae ve Chrysomelidae (Coleoptera) familyalarına bağlı 460 birey içerisinde 27 cinse ait toplam 35 tür tespit edilmiştir. Bu türlerden 23’ü Balıkesir İli yerel faunası için ilk kayıt niteliği taşımaktadır. Bu türler içerisinde Agriotes sputator (Linnaeus, 1758), A. acuminatus (Stephens, 1830), Ampedus praeustus (Fabricius, 1792), A. haemorrhoidalis (Fabricius, 1801), Calais parreysii (Steven, 1829), Cardiophorus nigerrmimus Erichson, 1840, Lacon punctatus (Herbst, 1779), Pittonotus theseus (Germar, 1817) (Elateridae), Clerus mutillarius Fabricius, 1775 (Cleridae), Cerambyx cerdo Linnaeus, 1758, C. welensii (Kuster, 1846), Prionus coriarius (Linnaeus, 1758), Spondylis buprestoides (Linnaeus, 1758)(Cerambycidae) saproksilik türlerdir. Ayrıca Elateridae ve Cerambycidae familyalarına ait 8 tür Akdeniz havzası ve Avrupa IUCN Kırmızı Listeleri içerisinde bulunmaktadır.
Socio-Economic Status and Living Conditions of Coastal Communities: Impacts on the Mangrove Ecosystems in the Scarcies Estuaries, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Authors: Konoyima Komba Jossie , Johnson Raymond Geoffrey
Published: March 2020

This research was conducted between the periods of March 2015 to December 2015 in the Scarcies Estuary, Sierra Leone. Participatory methods such as Focused Group Discussion (FGD), Interviews and ranking exercises were used for the assessment. The objective of this study is to assess the social and economic constraints of coastal communities, and how such constraints have influenced mangrove loss in the area. Knowledge on those is scarce for this region. The study will contribute to improving sustainable management agenda for mangrove forests in the Scarcies Estuaries. Results show a more active and productive age range of respondents (31-40 years), capable enough to make decisions that could influence resource use. A Student’s t-test showed no significant difference in sex at (P>0.05) for male (70%) and female (30%) mangrove dependents. In addition, of the various mangroves related economic activities, oyster collection and farming remained the most important with income above One Million Leones (>115USD) per week and per farming season respectively. Further, key constraints in the communities included inadequate health centers, educational facilities and lack of basic material assets. Multiple households in a dwelling unit are also a common residential arrangement in these areas. Such living conditions are in the context of the definition of poverty with such outcomes as deprived resources such as money and assets, poor health and illiteracy. Hence, it is increasingly evident that the conservation of mangroves in this region cannot be done without considering the varying impacts of poverty, gender roles and resource utilisation patterns.
Review of Disability in Higher Education: A Social Justice Approach by Nancy J. Evans et al.
Authors: Ban Steph
Published: March 2020

No abstract available.
Review of Disability Arts and Culture: Methods and Approaches edited by Petra Kuppers
Authors: Bukowski Noah
Published: March 2020

No abstract available.
Review of See it Feelingly: Classic Novels, Autistic Readers, and the Schooling of a No-Good English Professor by Ralph James Savarese
Authors: Marchisotto Jennifer
Published: March 2020

No abstract available.
Review of Disability and the Welfare State in Britain by Jameel Hampton
Authors: Pritchard Erin
Published: March 2020

No abstract available.
Review of Living Chronic: Agency and Expertise in the Rhetoric of Diabetes by Lora Arduser
Authors: Smilges Johnathan
Published: March 2020

No abstract available.
Measles on the Rise: The importance of vaccination
Authors: Said Elias A. , Al-Balushi Mohamed S.
Published: March 2020

none
The Ethics and Legality of Using Personal Smartphones to take Medical Photographs
Authors: Al Balushi Amal A.
Published: March 2020

ABSTRACT: Photography in the medical profession is an asset that may help during patients’ follow-up, monitoring the progression of diseases, getting a second opinion and in medical educational activities. Advances in technology, specifically smartphones, have enabled medical professionals to obtain high-quality photographs with minimal effort and photography experience. This article discusses the ethics and legality of using personal smartphones in a medical professional setting for medical photography. Written informed consent should always be obtained from the patient and should include details about how the photographs will be used.Keywords: Photography; Smartphone; Informed Consent; Ethics; Medical Legislation; Publications; Medical Education; Oman.
Prevalence and Spectrum of Coronary Anomalies Detected on Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography: A single centre experience in Oman
Authors: Al-Umairi Rashid S. , Al-Kindi Faiza , Al-Tai Saqar
Published: March 2020

ABSTRACT: Objectives: Coronary artery anomalies (CAAs) are uncommon congenital abnormalities with a prevalence ranging from 0.2–2%. CAAs can be asymptomatic or less commonly present with life-threatening symptoms. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and spectrum of CAAs in patients who underwent coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in Oman. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at the National Heart Centre, Muscat, Oman between September 2012 and August 2018. All consecutive patients who had undergone CCTA were included. Results: A total of 4,445 patients were included in this study. Of these, 59 patients (1.3%) were diagnosed with CAAs with a mean age of 52.6 years (range: 12–80 years) and an equal gender distribution. Among the patients with CAAs, the majority (69.5%) had anomalous origins from the opposite or non-coronary sinus. Right coronary artery arising from the left coronary sinus was the most common type (33.9%). Fewer patients (18.6%) had left circumflex arising from the right coronary sinus (RCS). Seven patients (11.9%) had left main arising from the RCS. Other CAAs were in the dual left anterior descending artery (8.5%), high coronary artery take-off (6.8%), single coronary ostia (6.8%) and coronary artery fistula (6.8%). Conclusion: The prevalence of CAAs was 1.3% which is similar to the literature.Keywords: Coronary Vessel Anomalies; Computed Tomography Angiography; Prevalence; Oman.
Antioxidant Supplements and Oxidative Stress: The debate extends to the Middle East
Authors: Saleh Jumana , Edeas Marvin , Van Goor Harry
Published: March 2020

Editorial
Impact of Fungiform Papillae Count on Taste Perception and Different Methods of Taste Assessment and their Clinical Applications: A comprehensive review
Authors: Khan Asim M. , Ali Saqib , Jameela Reshma V. , Muhamood Muhaseena , Haqh Maryam F.
Published: March 2020

Fungiform papillae are raised lingual structures which contain taste buds and thus play an important role in taste perception. These structures vary in number due to their relative sensitivity to a range of systemic and local factors which affect the dorsum of the tongue. Taste sensation can be measured using both chemical and electrical methods; however, the number of fungiform papillae has a direct effect on chemogustometric and electrogustometric values during evaluation. This review provides a general overview of fungiform papillae, their quantification methods and the various factors which may affect these structures. In addition, numerous methods of recording taste sensation and their clinical applications are highlighted.Keywords: Sensation; Taste; Taste Perception; Tongue; Taste Buds; Investigative Techniques.
Optimising Wound Closure Following a Fasciotomy: A narrative review
Authors: Alkhalifah Mohammed K. , Almutairi Fareed S. H.
Published: March 2020

Compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency that could be resolved by a fasciotomy. However, performing substantial skin incisions may lead to life-threatening complications. This narrative review aimed to present the available methods of wound closure and preferential factors for using each technique. Viable and noninfected wounds were most often treated by gradual approximation techniques, such as the simple or modified shoelace technique, the prepositioned intracutaneous suture or several commercially-available mechanical devices. In addition, applying negative pressure therapy was found to be feasible, particularly when combined with approximation techniques. Skin grafting was reserved for severely-dehiscent wounds while other non-invasive approaches were considered for other subsets of patients with inadvisable surgical interventions. Treatment decision should be made in view of the patient’s condition, ease of application, availability of resources, cost of treatment and aesthetic outcomes.Keywords: Compartment Syndrome; Fasciotomy; Wound Closure Techniques; Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy.
Replantation of Nine Fingers in a Patient: A case report
Authors: Patil Rahul K. , Malhotra Gopal , Venugopal Srinivasan , Salah Emad , Ramadan Abdelfattah
Published: March 2020

Amputation of multiple fingers of both hands is a rare and serious injury. We report a case of a 41-year-old male patient who presented to Khoula Hospital, Muscat, Oman, in 2015 with the amputation of nine fingers due to a workplace injury. With two teams working in tandem, all the amputated fingers were re-attached. A total of seven fingers survived and the patient regained reasonable functionality of his hands. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first case of several finger amputations in Oman.Keywords: Fingers; Traumatic Amputation; Crush Injuries; Replantation; Case Report; Oman.
Central Venous Catheter-Related Infection in Critically Ill Patients
Authors: Dos Santos Vitorino M. , Dos Santos Lister A. M.
Published: March 2020

Letter to the Editor
For Whom the Bell Does Not Toll: The invisible saga of cancer caregivers
Authors: Lakhtakia Ritu , Burney Ikram
Published: March 2020

Editorial