bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Racial i(nter)dentification: The racialization of maternal health through the Oportunidades program and in government clinics in México
Authors: Vega Rosalynn Adeline
Published: October 2017

Desde un abordaje etnográfico, este artículo examina el papel de la racialización en los procesos de salud-enfermedad-atención-cuidado, específicamente dentro del ámbito de la salud materna, a partir de las experiencias de los proveedores y administradores de salud, parteras y madres indígenas y las receptoras de transferencias monetarias condicionadas a través del programa Oportunidades. Al analizar las capacitaciones del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) a parteras indígenas y de los talleres del programa Oportunidades para personas indígenas, este artículo critica la utilización de la “interculturalidad” a través de formas que reafirman inadvertidamente la desigualdad. El concepto de i(nter)dentificación racial se ofrece como una manera para entender los procesos de racialización que refuerzan la discriminación sin hacer referencia explícita a la raza. La i(nter)dentificación racial es una herramienta para el análisis de variables múltiples que contribuyen al análisis interno inmediato que ocurre durante encuentros cotidianos con la diferencia, lo cual también estructura cómo los individuos interactúan durante los encuentros médicos. Este artículo muestra cómo las condiciones sociohistóricas y políticas desiguales y el acceso diferencial a los recursos económicos se convierten en determinantes de la salud.
Aproximación crítica a las políticas públicas en salud indígena, medicina tradicional e interculturalidad en México (1990-2016)
Authors: Campos Navarro Roberto , Peña Sánchez Edith Yesenia , Paulo Maya Alfredo
Published: October 2017

En los últimos 26 años, el gobierno mexicano desarrolló múltiples discursos y actividades sobre la denominada “salud intercultural” dirigidos, en especial, a los pueblos originarios de México (alrededor de 62, de acuerdo al criterio lingüístico), y construyó establecimientos de salud (puestos de salud, clínicas y hospitales) en los que propuso la aplicación de indicadores de pertinencia cultural en algunos estados como Puebla, Nayarit, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Querétaro y Jalisco (mínimos e insuficientes). Sin embargo, la salud indígena y la atención médica institucional siguen siendo precarias en cuanto a recursos humanos y materiales (personal sanitario, medicamentos, etc.), y discriminatorios con relación a la forma y al contenido de la atención que se brinda. En este artículo, detallamos algunas de las intervenciones del gobierno que suponen un avance institucional sobre el tema de interculturalidad en salud pero que, en el fondo, significan la continuidad de políticas arbitrarias y excluyentes.
Articulation between health services and “indigenous medicine”: Anthropological reflections on policies and reality in Brazil
Authors: Langdon Esther Jean , Garnelo Luiza
Published: October 2017

Este artículo contribuye al diálogo entre las ciencias sociales y la medicina social en América Latina a través de la exploración del pluralismo terapéutico en las políticas y servicios de salud indígena en Brasil. Revisa las investigaciones recientes en antropología, así como los conceptos y debates actuales, para examinar críticamente las políticas de salud indígena en Brasil y su concepto de “atención diferenciada”, que propone la articulación entre las prácticas oficiales de salud y las terapias indígenas. Varias contradicciones y tensiones están presentes entre la organización estructural del subsistema de salud indígena en el nivel nacional y las prácticas cotidianas de los equipos de salud en el nivel local. Guiados por la ideología hegemónica de la biomedicina, los profesionales de salud no reconocen las dinámicas y la agencia expresada en las practicas indígenas de salud.
Pueblos indígenas, VIH y políticas públicas en Latinoamérica: una exploración en el panorama actual de la prevalencia epidemiológica, la prevención, la atención y el seguimiento oportuno
Authors: Ponce Patricia , Muñoz Rubén , Stival Matías
Published: October 2017

Este artículo describe y analiza la situación epidemiológica, de prevención, atención y tratamiento del VIH para pueblos indígenas en Latinoamérica. Se identificaron, clasificaron y analizaron 304 materiales publicados, entre ellos, declaraciones, protocolos de políticas públicas y programas en salud, estudios de caso y revisiones del estado del arte locales, nacionales y regionales. La vulnerabilidad social diferencial en la adquisición del VIH y la inequidad en el acceso a la atención de la población indígena en Latinoamérica, con respecto a otras, se debe a la yuxtaposición de factores como la violencia estructural, el género, el racismo, la discriminación por la condición de salud en el caso de las personas que viven con VIH y la posición subordinada que, en general, ocupan en sociedades estratificadas en función de esquemas sociales y económicos pero también étnicos y culturales. Los escasos estudios desagregados por etnicidad sobre prevalencia epidemiológica y morbimortalidad existentes revelan datos desalentadores y alertan sobre la necesidad de conocer el comportamiento de la epidemia en esta población y abordar sus repercusiones en términos preventivos, de atención y seguimiento oportuno.
Programa de detección del cáncer cervicouterino: políticas públicas y experiencias de los actores que implementan el programa en el estado de Veracruz, México
Authors: Mendoza Zuanilda
Published: October 2017

El propósito fue analizar cómo se desarrolla el Programa de Detección del Cáncer Cervicouterino en una clínica de displasias y algunos centros de salud en el estado de Veracruz, a través de las representaciones y prácticas de los actores sociales que implementan el programa. Para ello, se realizaron entrevistas en profundidad y observación de la práctica de estos prestadores de servicios durante varios periodos a lo largo de 3 años entre 2009 y 2011. A partir de la información obtenida pretendemos dar cuenta de las dificultades, aciertos y resultados que dicho programa tiene como parte de una política pública, sobre la base de que las políticas en salud tienen como prioridad que toda la población se vea beneficiada por los servicios de atención preventiva y curativa, y si bien la evidencia nos muestra que las poblaciones marginadas no se ven beneficiadas por dichos programas, pareciera que esta información no permea los saberes populares y médicos.
Теоретические основы написания исследовательской статьи на английском языке
Authors: Стельмашенко Ангелина Игоревна , Гутор Сергей Сергеевич , Суходоло Ирина Владимировна
Published: October 2017

В России разработан ряд мер, направленных на увеличение доли публикаций отечественных ученых в мировых журналах, в результате которых именно публикационная активность стала современным «мерилом» ученого. Количество публикаций учитывается во всех сферах научной деятельности, начиная от распределения грантов, заканчивая трудоустройством. Кроме того, не стоит забывать о главной цели публикации – презентации результатов и их оценки научным сообществом. Качество публикации определяется количественными характеристиками журнала, в котором вышла данная работа и его наличием в международных базах данных научного цитирования Web of Science и Scopus. Данная статья посвящена актуальной проблеме научного сообщества: как опубликовать исследовательскую статью в международном журнале? В представленном обзоре освещаются основные трудности написания и публикации научной статьи и предлагается решение, позволяющее преодолеть затруднения, еще будучи начинающим исследователем. Значительное внимание уделяется описанию структуры статьи и изложению особенностей написания каждого раздела. В статье сообщается об основных инструментах поиска и критериях оценки журнала. Говорится о 2-х моделях публикации: «классической» и Open Access, а также о проекте «Your paper – Your way», целью которого является облегчение процесса публикации для авторов. Статья представляет собой пошаговую инструкцию, начиная с выбора темы будущей статьи и заканчивая выбором журнала, в котором можно опубликовать готовую рукопись. Вмещая в себя лишь основы написания исследовательской статьи, данный обзор нацелен на начинающих исследователей, однако способен заинтересовать и опытных авторов представленными в нем инструментами выбора журнала, новой системой показателей оценки журналов, а также особенностями публикации и оформления рукописей в международные журналы.
CRISE DA RACIONALIDADE E SUSTENTABILIDADE NO MERCADO DE COMBUSTÍVEIS NO ESTADO DA PARAÍBA
Authors: Rangel Ana Celecina Lucena da Costa , Cunha Belinda Pereira da , Câmara Renan Aversari
Published: October 2017

O artigo pretende apresentar uma análise introdutiva da temática, objetivando examinar alguns dos principais aspectos relativos à produção e consumo da gasolina e do etanol, em âmbito nacional e regional, particularmente no estado da Paraíba, contrapondo com a crise ambiental posta hodiernamente, embasados nos ensinamentos de Enrique Leff. Aponta, conjuntamente: o crescimento do número de veículos em circulação no Brasil e na Paraíba, no período de 1998 a 2016, relacionando-o tanto ao crescimento de emissão dos gases do efeito estufa quanto aos custos de produção da gasolina e etanol, bem como ao preço para o consumidor final; à formação dos preços desses combustíveis, com particular ênfase na tributação; e à sustentabilidade da produção e uso do etanol. Para isso, realizou-se uma pesquisa com cunho exploratório-descritivo, comparativo, qualiquantitativo e bibliográfico-documental, assumindo como técnica de análise de dados a denominada análise SWOT. Conclui-se, entre outros aspectos, que a produção do etanol oferece maiores vantagens quando comparada com a da gasolina, devendo ser estimulado o seu consumo massificado. Contudo, cabe ao setor sucroalcooleiro tornar o mercado sustentável, principalmente em termos socioambientais. Permanecer do modo como está só agravará os sintomas da atual crise ambiental mundial.
A INFLUÊNCIA DO CONSTITUCIONALISMO ANDINO CONTEMPORÂNEO NA FORMAÇÃO DE UM PARADIGMA ACERCA DA AGROECOLOGIA
Authors: Wolkmer Antonio Carlos , Venâncio Marina Demaria
Published: October 2017

No contexto do Antropoceno, problemas cada vez mais complexos atingem a sociedade em crise. O triplo fardo da má nutrição e a insegurança alimentar são apenas alguns dos exemplos de problemáticas que demonstram a falência do modelo de produção associado à agricultura industrial. Nessa esfera, este artigo objetiva delinear a influência e as contribuições do “novo” constitucionalismo latino-americano, que estabeleceu no continente uma nova visão constitucional pautada no bem viver, no pluralismo jurídico e no direito à segurança alimentar e nutricional (SAN), para o estabelecimento do paradigma agroecológico. Nesse sentido, por intermédio de investigação metodológica documental e indutiva, considerando os avanços presentes nas constituições da Venezuela, do Equador e da Bolívia, a pesquisa busca destacar um conjunto de diretrizes para impulsionar e auxiliar os debates acadêmicos no âmbito das políticas de segurança e de soberania alimentar na América Latina. Tais constituições consistem em relevantes objetos de pesquisa jurídica, visto que fornecem diretrizes epistêmicas e metodológicas para o (re)pensar do papel do direito na transição para a sustentabilidade, apresentando bases para uma verdadeira quebra de paradigmas no mundo jurídico, na transição de um direito do agronegócio para um direito da Agroecologia.
O NASCIMENTO DO DIREITO À ALTERIDADE NA CIDADE
Authors: Reis Émilien Vilas Boas , Naves Bruno Torquato de Oliveira
Published: October 2017

Com a Reforma Protestante e as grandes navegações, a consideração com o outro e o diferente passa por alterações, especialmente, frente aos considerados infiéis e aos nativos do Novo Mundo. Por outro lado, no século XVI, a Península Ibérica vivia a Era de Ouro, com o renascimento da Escolástica e o florescimento de importantes universidades jurídicas, com acentuado desenvolvimento da Ciência do Direito. O dominicano espanhol Francisco de Vitória é um expoente desses movimentos filosófico e jurídico. Este artigo objetiva compreender a contribuição de Vitória para o desenvolvimento da relação com os índios e, por consequência, para a reelaboração da alteridade. Por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica e método qualitativo, buscaram-se nos escritos de Vitória e nos contextos histórico, filosófico, teológico e jurídico, os elementos necessários para a reconstrução de sua concepção acerca do direito natural e para a verificação da possibilidade de se reconhecer, em relação aos índios, a racionalidade e o direito de domínio sobre suas terras. O projeto de construção dos direitos humanos está presente em Vitória, na defesa da universalidade da razão para todos os seres humanos e no reconhecimento do direito dos índios a não serem expropriados. Com isso, Vitória amplia a noção ética de alteridade vigente à época.
BALANCE BETWEEN SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BUSINESS ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY
Authors: Garbaccio Grace Ladeira , Krolik Christophe , Maciel Ana Carolina de Moura
Published: October 2017

The article aims to present the discussions about sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Such concepts are no longer a trend and are in continuous process of construction, even if the discussions on the subject have gained more proportion in the last decades. It is possible to relate them to the financial results of organizations. And in fact, these concepts are not static, but rather require an ongoing process of redefinition, which now involves a vision of long-term corporate strategy. Organizations have been pushed to change the way they are committed not only to the environmental issue, but especially to how committed they are to society. In this way, corporate social responsibility has grown and is one of the organizations’ priorities. It is considered that these organizations face a new risk scenario, which demands the adoption of a socially and environmentally responsible position, converging towards economic efficiency. Thus, the present analysis was based on bibliographic references using the hypothetical deductive method.
A “CASA COMUM”: POR UMA EPISTEMOLOGIA DO CUIDADO E DA JUSTIÇA PARA A AMÉRICA LATINA
Authors: Aquino Sérgio Ricardo Fernandes de , Zambam Neuro José
Published: October 2017

A tese que orienta esta investigação é a defesa da existência de uma epistemologia do cuidado e da justiça da “Casa Comum” na Encíclica Laudato Si. Busca-se definir o significado dessa metáfora e defende-se que seu conteúdo pode orientar a construção de soluções sustentáveis para os graves problemas da América Latina, especificamente as desigualdades sociais, as deficiências da democracia, a exclusão de culturas, o esvaziamento das instituições e o uso incorreto dos recursos ambientais e naturais. O objetivo geral deste estudo é determinar como a “Casa Comum” se torna o vetor epistêmico de cuidado, de uma nova concepção para a convivência fundamentada na centralidade da vida qualificada como digna ao Homem e Natureza na América Latina. O método de investigação utilizado foi o dedutivo. Como parte das conclusões, é necessário o reconhecimento e o aperfeiçoamento da “Casa Comum” dos latino-americanos para perpetuar o Viver Bem entre todos os seres a partir de responsabilidades que se manifestem de modo sistêmico, cooperativo e integrado.
Zmierzch międzynarodowych przepływów kapitałowych?
Authors: Różański Jerzy
Published: October 2017

Artykuł podejmuje problem zmian występujących w międzynarodowych przepływach kapitałowych na tle ogólnych tendencji w światowej gospodarce (kryzys finansowy i gospodarczy, tendencje autarkiczne, wzrost znaczenia jednych krajów kosztem innych) oraz problem aktualności najbardziej uznanych teorii wiążących się z międzynarodowymi przepływami kapitałowymi. W niniejszym opracowaniu skoncentrowano się na dwóch problemach badawczych: 1. Ponieważ w literaturze związanej z zagranicznymi inwestycjami i międzynarodowymi przepływami kapitałowymi cały czas prezentowane są teorie wyjaśniające genezę tych przepływów, a warunki w gospodarce światowej od czasu opracowania teorii istotnie się zmieniły, podjęta została próba odpowiedzi na pytania, czy, w jakim stopniu i dlaczego teorie te można uznać jeszcze za aktualne. 2. Czy zmiany występujące w gospodarce światowej prowadzą do realokacji inwestycji zagranicznych, czy też do stopniowego ich zaniku? W artykule przedstawiono podstawowe założenia najważniejszych teorii objaśniających motywy podejmowania zagranicznych inwestycji i skonfrontowano je ze współczesnymi realiami gospodarczymi. Następnie, w oparciu o dostępne dane statystyczne, określono kierunek zmian występujących w wartości międzynarodowych przepływów kapitałowych w krajach, których znaczenie gospodarcze i udział w tych przepływach jest relatywnie największy.
Pomiar wzrostu i rozwoju gospodarczego w krajach UE – zastosowanie metod oceny grupowej
Authors: Roszko-Wójtowicz Elżbieta Marlena , Białek Jacek
Published: October 2017

Metody oceny grupowej pozwalają na utworzenie syntetycznego (wypadkowego) rankingu analizowanych obiektów na bazie dostępnych już rankingów pochodzących od niezależnych ekspertów. Celem pracy jest uporządkowanie krajów członkowskich UE ze względu na poziom rozwoju gospodarczego na podstawie opracowanego rankingu wypadkowego, powstałego z popularnych w literaturze przedmiotu indeksów międzynarodowych. Zakwalifikowane do analizy mierniki syntetyczne podzielono na cztery grupy, tj. innowacyjność, konkurencyjność, wiedza, przedsiębiorczość. W pracy uwzględniono rankingi opracowane na bazie indeksów: Global Innovation Index, Global Creativity Index, Global Competitiveness Index, Summary Innovation Index, Innovation Output Indicator. Do analizy zastosowano metodę Bordy i Dodgsona. Obliczeń dokonano za pomocą autorskiego programu komputerowego. Przeprowadzona analiza wykazała, że zaproponowany ranking wypadkowy służy bardziej ocenie ogólnie pojętego rozwoju w wymiarze społeczno‑ekonomicznym niż jedynie wzrostu gospodarczego. Uzyskane wyniki wskazują na silną korelację między rankingami wypadkowymi a wybranymi indeksami sumarycznymi. Jednocześnie występują znaczne rozbieżności między rankingami wypadkowymi a porządkowaniem krajów zgodnie z wartościami PKB per capita.
Partycypacja biznesu w procesach rewitalizacji miasta – przykład Katowic
Authors: Drobniak Adam
Published: October 2017

Artykuł dotyczy zagadnień związanych z włączeniem sektora biznesu w proces rewitalizacji i społeczno-ekonomicznego rozwoju miasta. Założeniem badawczym jest postulowane szersze zaangażowanie sektora biznesu w formie projektów inwestycyjnych, jak również tworzenie ekosystemu determinującego rewitalizację ekonomiczną i żywotność ekonomiczną obszarów kryzysowych. Celem artykułu jest zaprezentowanie skali zaangażowania sektora biznesu w projekty rewitalizacyjne w Katowicach, a także identyfikacja oczekiwań sektora biznesu dotyczących procesów miejskiej rewitalizacji. W ujęciu metodycznym badania bazują na metodach: studiów przypadków, zogniskowanych wywiadów grupowych (FGI), które były prowadzone z wybranymi sektorami biznesu w Katowicach w 2016 roku.
Ochrona praw konsumenta w kontekście realizacji tzw. planów sprzedaży w banku komercyjnym
Authors: Trzeciak Kamila
Published: October 2017

Banki komercyjne nastawione na osiąganie zysków często stosują nieuczciwe praktyki rynkowe. Realizacja przez nie tzw. planów sprzedażowych powoduje często wymuszanie na klientach podpisania umów, które nie odpowiadają ich interesom. Straty, które w związku z tym ponoszą mają wpływ na to, że klienci przestają postrzegać banki jako instytucje zaufania publicznego. Banki dążą do wzrostu sprzedaży nie tylko kosztem klientów, ale także własnych pracowników. Plany sprzedaży demotywują pracowników i mają negatywny wpływ na wydajność pracy. Artykuł podkreśla problem realizacji w bankach planów sprzedażowych, które wymuszają oszukańcze i nieetyczne zachowania. Wskazuje jednak, że klienci mają wiele narzędzi walki z bankami i nie pozostają w niej osamotnieni. Oszukiwani przez banki klienci mają liczne możliwości dochodzenia swoich praw.
Effects of planting density on pod development and yield of peanuts under the pattern of precision planted peanuts
Authors: Zhao Changxing , Shao Changliang , Yang Zhenling , Wang Yuefu , Zhang Xiaojun , Wang Minglun , McGiffen Milton E.
Published: October 2017

Understanding the effects of different sowing patterns and densities on plant growth characters and yield of peanut is essential for the design and adjustment of management practices that allow improvement and stabilization of peanut production. In the present study, Arachis hypogaea L. cv. Luhua 11 was used to determine the effects of planting density on pod development and yield of peanuts under the mode of single seeded precision sowing through field experiments. The results showed that an appropriate precision sowing density of 195,000-225,000 per hectare leads to an optimal pod number to produce pods, with dry matter accumulation resulting in significantly increased pod yield and harvest index(HI). When the same area sowing seed number of 255,000 per hectare, the kernel yield, pod yield, and HI per plant of the single seeded precision sowing method were higher than those of the double seeded precision sowing method.
Effect of spacing and fertilizer level on yield attributes of Dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata)
Authors: Rajesh P. , Rajapandian J. Sundersingh , Sharmili K. , Marimuthu S. , SureshKumar R.
Published: October 2017

A field experiment was conducted at Central Farm Unit situated in Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Killikulam during Rabi 2011-12 to evaluate the effect of spacing (120×30cm, 120×20 cm, 90×30 cm and 90×20 cm) and fertilizer levels (12.5:25:12.5, 18.75:37.5:18.75, 25:50:25, 31.25:62.5:31.25 kg N, P2O5, K2O/ha and control) on yield attributes of Dhaincha. The results revealed that spacing adopted with 120×30 cm significantly recorded higher number of pods/plant (53.7), pod length (19.94 cm), number of seeds/pod (28.52) and seed yield (585 kg/ha) of Dhaincha. In respect of different fertilizer levels, application NPK @ 31.25:62.5:31.25 kg/ha perceived higher yield attributes (number of pods/plant (48.8), pod length (17.98), number of seeds/ pod (29.28) and seed yield (609 kg/ha). Combination of spacing (120×30 cm) with fertilizer levels of 31.25:62.5:31.25 kg/ha significantly recorded higher seed yield of 705 kg/ha.
Variation in virulence of Macrophomina phaseolina isolates causing dry root rot of chickpea and performance of chickpea genotypes against this disease
Authors: Manjunatha H. , Saifulla M.
Published: October 2017

Twenty isolates of Macrophomina phaseolina were collected from ten major chickpea growing states of India. Virulence of the isolates were tested on susceptible chickpea cultivars viz., H 09-23, L-550 and BG-212. A total of 215 chickpea genotypes were screened in sick plot, none of them were found resistant. However, only two entries viz., RSG 888 (2) and ICCV 93706 showed moderately resistant reaction.
Influence of system of cultivation and genotypes of preceding rice-ratoon on growth and yield of green gram (Vigna radiata L.) sown at varying dates in coastal alluvium soil of eastern India
Authors: Dwibedi Sanat Kumar , De Gopal Chandra , Dhua Sudhi Ranjan , Mohanty Ashok Kumar
Published: October 2017

Field experiment was conducted in coastal alluvium soil of eastern India during late rabi of 2009-10 and 2010-11 in split split-plot design with three dates of sowing for rice-ratoon i.e. 20 June, 5 and 20 July followed by green gram cv. PDM-139 (Samrat) i.e. 2 January, 17 January and 1 February in main plots, three systems of cultivation of the preceding rice-ratoon i.e. ratoons of rice under best management practices (BMP), system of rice intensification (SRI) and modified SRI (MSRI) in sub plots and two genotypes of rice-ratoon i.e. HR Ajay and HYV Tapaswini in sub sub-plots. Green gram was grown under residual soil nutrient and the crop sown on 2 January recorded the highest seed yield of 0.703 t ha-1 (REY of 2.933 t ha-1) and this was followed by sowing on 17 January and 1 February. The seed yield of green gram followed diminishing trend under SRI-ratoon, MSRI-ratoon and BMP-ratoon, respectively.
Family Matters: Examining Child Abuse and Neglect as Family Dysfunction for Minority Youth Living in Extreme Poverty
Authors: Spano Richard , David Michael A. , Jeffries Sara R. , Bolland John M.
Published: October 2017

Two competing models of child abuse and neglect (scapegoat vs. family dysfunction) are used to illustrate how the specification of victims (“index” victim vs. all children in household) from incidents of child abuse and neglect can be used to improve estimates of maltreatment for at-risk minority youth. Child Protection Services records were searched in 2005 for 366 “index” victims who were surveyed for 5 consecutive years (from 1998 to 2002) for the Mobile Youth Survey as well as other siblings in the household. The findings indicate that the baseline estimate of any maltreatment, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect increased by 68%, 26%, 33%, and 74%, respectively, after adjusting for incidents that involved multiple victims (i.e., maltreatment as family dysfunction). In addition, the baseline estimate of more severe (indicated) incidents of physical abuse and neglect increased by 67% and 64%, respectively, after accounting for incidents that involved multiple victims, but there were no incidents of more severe (indicated) sexual abuse that involved multiple victims. Similarly, baseline estimates of age of onset (or chronicity) of maltreatment during childhood and adolescence increased by 62% and 26%, respectively. Baseline estimates for youth with 3 or more years of maltreatment and youth with 3 or more incidents of maltreatment both increased by about 71%. The implications of these findings for policy and practice as well as areas for future research are also discussed.
Visita domiciliar a idosos: caracter�sticas e fatores associados
Authors: Santos Gerson Souza , Kowal Olm Cunha Isabel Cristina
Published: October 2017

Objetivo: analisar os fatores associados � visita domiciliar na popula��o idosa e suas caracter�sticas segundo os preceitos da Estrat�gia Sa�de da Fam�lia. M�todo: estudo transversal de base populacional com amostra representativa de 340 indiv�duos com 60 anos ou mais residentes na zona urbana de S�o Paulo, SP. Resultados: a �nica vari�vel que apresentou efeito estatisticamente significativo na visita domiciliar foi �passar em consulta m�dica na UBS� (p-valor = 0,0022). O odds ratio estimado para essa vari�vel foi de 2,369, com intervalo de 95% de confian�a. Conclus�o: os resultados do presente estudo mostraram que os idosos avaliados eram mulheres na faixa et�ria de 60 a 69 anos, com baixa escolaridade, renda familiar insuficiente, vivendo sem c�njuge, dependentes do Sistema �nico de Sa�de, havendo presen�a de doen�as cr�nicas com destaque para hipertens�o arterial e incapacidade para desempenho de atividades instrumentais da vida di�ria.�
Implica��es da acredita��o para a gest�o do servi�o hospitalar
Authors: Siman Andreia Guerra , Cunha Simone Graziele Silva , Amaro Marilane de Oliveira Fani , Brito Maria Jos� Menezes
Published: October 2017

Objetivo: analisar as implica��es da acredita��o hospitalar para a gest�o do servi�o. M�todos: estudo de caso com abordagem qualitativa, realizado com 12 gerentes de um hospital acreditado. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas, com roteiro semiestruturado, e analisados pela An�lise de Conte�do. Resultados: foram identificadas repercuss�es positivas: padroniza��o, organiza��o do servi�o, melhoria cont�nua, trabalho sist�mico e intersetorial. E negativas: cobran�a para cumprir meta e alcan�ar resultados, estresse e sobrecarga de trabalho. Conclus�o: A acredita��o traz mudan�as para a gest�o do servi�o, para os profissionais e para a pr�tica gerencial. Os profissionais precisaram adquirir uma habilidade para conciliar interesses da institui��o e dos profissionais.�
Editorial
Authors: Santos Gildenir Carolino
Published: October 2017

Chegamos ao final de 2014 e com ele fechamos mais um fascículo do volume 16, que traz como temática a Educação Ambiental e Políticas Públicas na Educação. Percebemos que na nossa revista não havíamos contemplado nem publicado nada a respeito, e por colaborar no enriquecimento da revista, ousamos colocar à tona um tema pouco pautado no meio educacional, mas que é de grande e suma relevância. Neste fascículo, cujo edital esteve aberto de 26 de setembro a 14 de novembro, foram avaliados pelos pareceristas ad hoc 11 trabalhos sobre a temática em questão, sendo nove publicados na Seção ARTIGOS, um na Seção RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA e um na Seção PESQUISA
Modos de atualizar o enunciado catastrófico do Planeta Terra na revista Veja
Authors: Garré Bárbara Hees , Henning Paula Corrêa
Published: October 2017

O artigo pretende discutir sobre o modo pelo qual a mídia brasileira, especialmente a revista Veja, vem discutindo sobre a problemática ambiental da atualidade. Comumente a mídia enuncia de forma catastrófica e terrorista a eminência de uma hecatombe ecológica e que, muito, provavelmente, o fim da vida no Planeta se aproxima. Os aportes teóricos que tomamos nesse estudo são aqueles alinhados aos estudos foucaultianos. Como corpus empírico selecionou-se algumas enunciações da revista Veja, um importante artefato cultural, que subjetiva sujeitos, constitui suas vidas e, especialmente, produz modos de ser e de se comportar frente à problemática ambiental. As análises provocam o leitor a olhar catastrofismo como uma das condições de possibilidade para a emergência da Educação Ambiental no Brasil. A partir de tal discussão buscamos, através do material empírico e do campo metodológico desse estudo, dar visibilidade ao que entendemos por atualização do enunciado catastrófico do Planeta Terra.
Sense of Community among Nurses: Results of a Study
Authors: Ditzel Liz Mary
Published: October 2017

Sense of community has four elements: 1) membership, 2) influence, 3) integration and fulfillment of needs, 4) shared emotional connection. It is a term often used in relation to a geographic location, as in a neighbourhood, town or region. However, the concept encompasses much more than location and is often extended to include the work environment and relationships people build with co-workers. Scant attention has been paid to developing and testing the construct among nursing communities. This study explores how a theoretical conceptualisation of sense of community applies to nurses; describes the development of the Nurse Sense of Community Index (NSCI), and reports the results of a survey (N = 672) of New Zealand nurses.Key findings relate to high membership and low influence subscale scores, low levels of sense of community among the youngest nurses, and high levels among those working in speciality areas (i.e., small, close-knit workplaces). In addressing these issues it is recommended that early-career nurses be placed in smaller sized workplaces or teams and that preceptor and mentor programmes be used to enhance the development of sense of community among mid-career nurses. Significantly, findings demonstrate the presence of a sense of community among nurses and provide evidence that the NSCI reliably measures the construct.
OFENÍSIA SOARES FREIRE: o exercício do magistério no Atheneu Sergipense
Authors: Cardoso Souza Renilfran , Conceição Joaquim Tavares da
Published: October 2017

Este artigo é uma abordagem histórica a respeito do ingresso e atuação da professora Ofenísia Soares Freire no colégio Atheneu Sergipense no período de 1941 a 1948.  Foram utilizadas tipologias diversas de fontes coletadas no CEMAS – Centro de Educação e Memória do Atheneu Sergipense. Ofenísia Freire nasceu em Estância-SE em dezembro de 1913. Mudou-se para Aracaju para estudar no Colégio Nossa Senhora Santana, e, após concluir seus estudos no curso primário, ingressou na Escola Normal Rui Barbosa, concluindo a formação para o magistério em 1930. Utilizando de seu capital social, a professora ingressou no ensino secundário em 1941 como professora de Português do Atheneu Sergipense, período que identificamos que todos os professores catedráticos eram do sexo masculino. Além de realizar as atividades em sala de aula, a professora participava de bancas examinadoras para admissão de alunos do Atheneu Sergipense.
Congenital Quintus Valgus: An Extremely Rare Anomaly
Authors: Electricwala Ali J. , Electricwala Jaffer T.
Published: October 2017

Case:

We present an unusual case of unilateral congenital quintus valgus of the left foot (congenital lateral deviation of the fifth [little] toe) in a 1.5-year-old boy. The child had no other congenital malformations. Radiographs revealed the abnormal presence of 2 accessory phalangeal ossicles in the fourth web space, leading to lateral deviation of the fifth toe. Remarkably, the ossicles of the middle and distal phalanges of the fifth toe were absent. Surgical excision of the accessory ossicles was performed, and correction of the deformity was achieved.

Conclusion:

Congenital quintus valgus, to the best of our knowledge, has not been reported in the medical literature. Physicians must be aware of the possibility of such a condition while treating congenital malformations of the foot.
Evaluasi Tingkat Serangan Penggerek Buah Kopi Hypothenemus hampei (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) pada Kultivar Kopi Arabika AGK-1
Authors: Soesanthy Funny , Randriani Enny , Syafaruddin Syafaruddin
Published: October 2017

The yellow Arabica coffee (AGK-1) is a superior local cultivar that has been widely developed in the Garut regency and several other districts in West Java. The advantages of this cultivar are high productivity, large berry size, and specialty flavor quality. One of the obstacles in its development is the coffee berry borer (CBB attack), caused by Hypothenemus hampei, which is the main pest of coffee plants worldwide. The objective of the study was to evaluate the percentage of infestation in Arabica coffee cultivars of AGK-1 both in laboratory and on field studies.  The research was conducted from March to August 2016. The observation of CBB infestation level in the field was carried out in Ciawer and Legok Gede Village, Cikajang District, Garut Regency, West Java, taken on 4 years old plants (1,450 m asl), 6 years (1,300 m asl), 9 years (1,350 m asl), and 11 years (1,300 m asl). Infestation testing of CBB was conducted in laboratory of Plant Protection of Indonesian Industrial and Beverage Crops Research Institute (IIBCRI), Sukabumi, using the method of choice and non choice test. The result showed that the percentage of  H. hampei infestation on AGK-1 yellow Arabica coffee cultivar on field at all age and altitudes was low (3.24%–6.76%). Whereas laboratory testing showed that infestation level of CBB on yellow Arabica coffee cultivar AGK-1 as the highest, both from the choice and non choice test  (51.25% and 17.5% respectively). On the other hand, the berry damage was low and not significantly different from other cultivars/varieties (19.37% and 6.25% respectively).
Re-Visit Impact of High Temperature Conditions >150 °C on Sulphate Scale Dissolver Performance
Authors: Lu J. , Gabrysch A. , Gao S. , Yadav M. , Lee J. , LePage J. , Daigle B. , Tomson R. , Guraieb P. , Yan C.
Published: October 2017

Scale issues are expected in new ultra HPHT (high pressure high temperature) fields. Scale dissolvers are the essential part of scale management. Using chemicals to treat scale deposition is regarded as much safer and more cost effective than physical removal. Unexpected significant performance decline of BaSO4scale dissolver at 176 °C was reported in 2014 SPE scale conference in Aberdeen (reference 1). 2014 paper suggested a temperature limit (< 176 °C) on effective removal of sulphate scales, although thermal degradation of chemicals was ruled out.

This paper reports BaSO4 dissolver test results at different temperatures with chemicals from multiple chemical suppliers, in an effort to identify workable scale treatment chemicals for HT fields. Repeated tests, with varied test procedures, revealed that suggested temperature limit (<176 °C) did not exist. Enhanced sulphate scale dissolution at increased system temperature was observed.

Impact of chemical nature and application conditions on dissolution capacity and rates will be presented. Potassium salt of DTPA chemical at high pH is most effective in removal of BaSO4 scales. Different test processes and test results will be discussed.
Preparation and Characterization of Carbon Nanotube Deposited Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Matrix Multiscale Composites
Authors: Awan Faizan Siddique , Subhani Tayyab
Published: October 2017

In this study, desized carbon fibers were coated with carbon nanotubes using two diverse coating techniques, i.e. dip coating and spray up process, while the factors affecting the coating techniques were investigated. The morphological study revealed better nanotube coating on carbon fibers from dip coating technique as compared to spray up process. Later, nanotube-coated fibers from dip coating were impregnated with epoxy to fabricate multiscale carbon fiber reinforced epoxy matrix composites. The nanotubes on fiber surface were expected to improve the interlaminar shear properties of the multiscale composites. According to short beam shear testing, 14% increase in interlaminar shear strength was observed in composite containing nanotubes as compared to reference composite. Microscopic observation under optical and electron microscopes confirmed the void-free impregnation of fibers with epoxy along with the presence of nanotubes on fibers and in matrix in the vicinity of fibers. Finally, the mechanisms involving the enhanced interlaminar properties were identified and discussed.
Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy for Polymer Blends
Authors: Singh Pradeep , Venugopal B. R. , Kamalakaran Radha
Published: October 2017

Physical properties of the polymer can be altered by mixing one or more polymers together also known as polymer blending. The miscibility of polymers is a key parameter in determining the properties of polymer blend. Conventional transmission electron microscopy (CTEM) plays a critical role in determining the miscibility and morphology of the polymers in blend system. One of the most difficult part in polymer microscopy is the staining by heavy metals to generate contrast in CTEM. RuO4 and OsO4 are commonly used to stain the polymer materials for CTEM imaging. CTEM imaging is difficult to interpret for blends due to lack of clear distinction in contrast. Apart from having difficulty in contrast generation, staining procedures are extremely dangerous as improper handling could severely damage skin, eyes, lungs etc. We have used scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) to image polymer blends without any staining processes. In current work, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)/Methacrylate Butadiene Styrene (MBS) and Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) along with filler additive were dispersed on Polycarbonate (PC) matrix and studied by STEM/HAADF (high angle annular dark field). By using HAADF, contrast was generated through molecular density difference to differentiate components in the blend.
Optimization of operational variables and kinetic modeling for photocatalytic removal of Direct Blue 14 from aqueous media by ZnS nanoparticles
Authors: Mehrizad Ali , Gharbani Parvin
Published: October 2017

Zinc sulfide nanoparticles (ZnS-NPs) were synthesized via a simple and facile co-precipitation method and were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). Photocatalytic activity of synthesized nanoparticles was evaluated in removal of double azo dye Direct Blue 14 (DB14) from aqueous media. Optimization of photocatalytic removal of DB14 was studied using response surface methodology (RSM). Based on the results, DB14 removal efficiency increased with increasing intensity and duration of UV light irradiation, whereas the higher pH and higher initial dye concentration were unfavorable. Under optimum conditions (initial DB14 concentration =10 mg L−1, ZnS-NPs amount = 0.7 g L−1, pH = 3.5, UV light intensity =16 W m−2, and irradiation time = 48 min), dye removal efficiency reached up to 88.26%. In continuation of our researches, non-linear regression analysis was used to development a kinetics model based on the Langmuir–Hinshelwood model and an empirical equation was obtained for estimation of apparent pseudo-first-order rate constant (kap) as a function of the operational variables. Findings indicated a high similarity was between the model prediction and experimental results.
Performance and stability of an expanded granular sludge bed reactor modified with zeolite addition subjected to step increases of organic loading rate (OLR) and to organic shock load (OSL)
Authors: Pérez-Pérez T. , Pereda-Reyes I. , Pozzi E. , Oliva-Merencio D. , Zaiat M.
Published: October 2017

This paper shows the effect of organic shock loads (OSLs) on the anaerobic digestion (AD) of synthetic swine wastewater using an expanded granular sludge bed (EGSB) reactor modified with zeolite. Two reactors (R1 and R2), each with an effective volume of 3.04 L, were operated for 180 days at a controlled temperature of 30 °C and hydraulic retention time of 12 h. In the case of R2, 120 g of zeolite was added. The reactors were operated with an up-flow velocity of 6 m/h. The evolution of pH, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, chemical oxygen demand (COD) and volatile fatty acids (VFAs) was monitored during the AD process with OSL and increases in the organic loading rate (OLR). In addition, the microbial composition and changes in the structure of the bacterial and archaeal communities were assessed. The principal results demonstrate that the presence of zeolite in an EGSB reactor provides a more stable process at higher OLRs and after applying OSL, based on both COD and VFA accumulation, which presented with significant differences compared to the control. Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis band profiles indicated differences in the populations of Bacteria and Archaea between the R1 and R2 reactors, attributed to the presence of zeolite.
Effects of Isolated Isoflavones Intake on Health
Authors: Smeriglio Antonella , Calderaro Antonella , Denaro Marcella , Laganà Giuseppina , Bellocco Ersilia
Published: October 2017

Background:

Isoflavones are naturally occurring flavonoids, commonly found in the food consumed for centuries in the East-Asian population, characterized by a structure able to exert nonsteroidal estrogen-like activity on human cells. They have attracted researcher interest all around the word, following the results obtained in epidemiological and clinical studies. The involvement of isoflavones and their metabolites in various biological processes suggests that they can influence several metabolic pathways and can influence the gene expression at epigenetic level, involving effects that probably are due to early life exposure. They show positive health effects on several diseases, especially in the prevention of coronary heart and neurological diseases, hormone-related cancers, osteoporosis, and postmenopausal symptoms.

Methods:

We have performed a critical evaluation of available literature trough a structured search of bibliographic databases about isoflavones health promoting properties, risk assessment and mechanisms of action. In addition, we supplied useful information on their biochemical properties, sources and bioavailability.

Results:

Although these molecules have been the subjects of numerous researches, their role for the wellness of the human organism remains controversial. Moreover, there are substantial inconsistencies between the results obtained by epidemiologic studies conducted on Eastern population, which found high health promoting properties, and Western clinical trials, which found much less positive effects.

Conclusion:

Further epidemiologic studies and well-designed prospective human studies are to determine the beneficial effects of isoflavones exposure, as well as establishing its safe therapeutic.
Biological Therapy of Hematologic Malignancies: Toward a Chemotherapy- free Era
Authors: Klener Jr Pavel , Etrych Tomas , Klener Pavel
Published: October 2017

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Less than 70 years ago, the vast majority of hematologic malignancies were untreatable diseases with fatal prognoses. The development of modern chemotherapy agents, which had begun after the Second World War, was markedly accelerated by the discovery of the structure of DNA and its role in cancer biology and tumor cell division. The path travelled from the first temporary remissions observed in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated with single-agent antimetabolites until the first cures achieved by multi-agent chemotherapy regimens was incredibly short. Despite great successes, however, conventional genotoxic cytostatics suffered from an inherently narrow therapeutic index and extensive toxicity, which in many instances limited their clinical utilization. In the last decade of the 20th century, increasing knowledge on the biology of certain malignancies resulted in the conception and development of first molecularly targeted agents designed to inhibit specific druggable molecules involved in the survival of cancer cells. Advances in technology and genetic engineering enabled the production of structurally complex anticancer macromolecules called biologicals, including therapeutic monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates and antibody fragments. The development of drug delivery systems (DDSs), in which conventional drugs were attached to various types of carriers including nanoparticles, liposomes or biodegradable polymers, represented an alternative approach to the development of new anticancer agents. Despite the fact that the antitumor activity of drugs attached to DDSs was not fundamentally different, the improved pharmacokinetic profiles, decreased toxic side effects and significantly increased therapeutic indexes resulted in their enhanced antitumor efficacy compared to conventional (unbound) drugs.

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Approval of the first immune checkpoint inhibitor for the treatment of cancer in 2011 initiated the era of cancer immunotherapy. Checkpoint inhibitors, bispecific T-cell engagers, adoptive T-cell approaches and cancer vaccines have joined the platform so far, represented mainly by recombinant cytokines, therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and immunomodulatory agents. In specific clinical indications, conventional drugs have already been supplanted by multi-agent, chemotherapy-free regimens comprising diverse immunotherapy and/or targeted agents. The very distinct mechanisms of the anticancer activity of new immunotherapy approaches not only call for novel response criteria, but might also change fundamental treatment paradigms of certain types of hematologic malignancies in the near future.