bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Moderate increases in daily step count are associated with reduced IL6 and CRP in women with PCOS
Authors: Webb M A , Mani H , Robertson S J , Waller H L , Webb D R , Edwardson C L , Bodicoat D H , Yates T , Khunti K , Davies M J
Published: November 2018

Aims

Physical activity has been proposed to be an effective non-pharmacological method of reducing systemic inflammation and therefore may prove particularly efficacious for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who have been shown to have high levels of inflammation and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess whether modest changes in daily step count could significantly reduce levels of inflammatory markers in women with PCOS.

Subjects and Methods

Sixty-five women with PCOS were assessed at baseline and again at 6 months. All had been provided with an accelerometer and encouraged to increase activity levels. Multivariate linear regression analyses (adjusted for age, ethnicity, baseline step count, change in BMI and change in accelerometer wear-time) were used to assess changes in daily step count against clinical and research biomarkers of inflammation, CVD and T2DM.

Results

Mean step count/day at baseline was 6337 (±270). An increase in step count (by 1000 steps) was associated with a 13% reduction in IL6 (β: −0.81 ng/L; 95% CI, −1.37, −0.25, P = 0.005) and a 13% reduction in CRP (β: −0.68 mg/L; 95% CI, −1.30, −0.06, P = 0.033). Additionally, there was a modest decrease in BMI (β: 0.20 kg/m2; 95% CI, −0.38, −0.01, P = 0.038). Clinical markers of T2DM and CVD were not affected by increased step count.

Conclusions

Modest increases in step count/day can reduce levels of inflammatory markers in women with PCOS, which may reduce the future risk of T2DM and CVD.
Clinical features, socio-demographic profile and ultrasound findings in women with endometriosis symptoms
Authors: Amaral de Oliveira Jorge Gilmar , Bonfada Vanessa , Figueiró Michele Ferraz , Mugnol Tatiana , Pavan Zanella Janice de Fátima , Coser Janaina
Published: November 2018

AIMS: To describe clinical and socio-demographic features, as well as transvaginal ultrasound results, of women with endometriosis symptoms.METHODS: A prospective cross-sectional study included patients who had at least one of the following symptoms: dyspareunia, dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and urinary or bowel cyclic symptoms. The sample comprised women treated in a private gynecology clinic located in a small city in southern Brazil, from March to November 2016. All the participants, after signed an informed consent, were subjected to clinical anamnesis, transvaginal ultrasound with bowel preparation, and examination for the CA-125 antigen serum level. Association between two qualitative variables was assessed through Pearson's Chi-Square or Fisher's exact tests. Mean values of quantitative variables were compared through the two-tailed Student's t-test for independent samples. Significance level was set as p<0.05.RESULTS: A total of 85 women, aged 18-49 years, participated in the study. Most were married (75.3%), with children (51.8%), showed no family history of endometriosis (89.4%), had no knowledge about endometriosis (77.6%) and completed high school (43.5%). Ultrasound findings suggested endometriosis in 25 (29.4%) women. Dysmenorrhea was the most prevalent symptom (88.2%), followed by dyspareunia (61.2%). In comparison to those without ultrasound signs, the patients whose ultrasound findings suggested endometriosis had an older age (37.16±6.83 years vs. 30.37±6.80 years, p<0.001) and a longer duration of symptoms (9.06±6.49 years vs. 5.27±4.79 years, p=0.004). In addition, they presented higher mean serum CA-125 antigen levels (50.07±54.05 U/mL vs. 17.71±14.09 U/mL, p=0.011). Endometriosis-compatible lesions were mainly found in the ovaries (60%) and in the rectosigmoid region (52%). The disease was confirmed in the nine cases that were subjected to videolaparoscopy.CONCLUSIONS: Transvaginal ultrasound confirmed endometriosis in about one third of symptomatic patients, who were older, had symptoms for a longer time, and had higher serum CA-125 antigen levels in comparison to those without endometriosis diagnosis based on transvaginal ultrasound. Ovaries and rectosigmoid region were the sites with the highest frequency of ultrasound signs of endometriosis.
PENGELOLAAN PERIKANAN DI DANAU LIMBOTO PASCA PENGERUKAN
Authors: Krismono Krismono , Nurfiarini Amula , Sugianti Yayuk , Setiyo Hendrawan Andika Luky
Published: November 2018

Danau Limboto di Propinsi Gorontalo termasuk danau kritis yang disebabkan karena sedimentasi/pendangkalan, eutrofikasi dan gulma air eceng gondok. Pada 2013 di Danau Limboto telah dilakukan program pengerukan dan tanah hasil pengerukan dijadikan tanggul penahan air mengelilingi danau. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan pola pengelolaan perairan Danau Limboto pasca pengerukan. Penelitian perikanan di Danau Limboto telah dilakukan sebelum pengerukan sejak tahun 2006 – 2010 dan sesudah pengerukan pada periode 2014 – 2016. Pelaksanan pengerukan dan pembuatan tanggul di Danau Limboto menyebabkan terjadi perubahan ekologis yang penting yaitu; pendalaman air, tanggul penahan air, habitat lumpur yang terangkat ke atas dan tertutupnya wilayah ruaya ikan yang bermigrasi.Limboto Lake in Gorontalo Province belongs a critical lake caused by sedimentation, eutrophication and water hyacinth ). The dredging program had been initiated at Limboto lake since 2013 and dredged soil has been used as water-retaining embankments around the lake. This paper aim was to derive the management pattern of Limboto lake waters after dredging. Fisheries research was conducted at Limboto lake during before dredging during 2006 - 2010 and after dredging program. During 2014 – 2016. Implementation of dredging and embankment construction in Limboto Lake , hence has caused an important ecological changes that is; Water depths, water retention embankment, uplifted mud habitat and the closure of migratory fish beeding areas.
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS) to Brazilian Portuguese
Authors: Maggi Fernanda Aparecida , Braga-Neto Pedro , Chien Hsin Fen , Gama Maria Thereza Drumond , Rezende Filho Flávio Moura , Saraiva-Pereira Maria Luiza , Jardim Laura Bannach , Voos Mariana Callil , Pedroso José Luiz , Barsottini Orlando Graziani Povoas
Published: November 2018

ABSTRACT Introduction: The clinical assessment of patients with ataxias requires reliable scales. We aimed to translate, adapt and validate the International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS) into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: The steps of this study were forward translation, translation synthesis, backward translation, expert committee meeting, preliminary pilot testing and final assessment. Thirty patients were enrolled in the preliminary pilot testing and 61 patients were evaluated for construct validity, internal consistency, intra- and inter-rater reliability and external consistency. Results: This study showed good validity of the construct and high internal consistency for the full scale, except for the oculomotor domain (Cronbach's alpha = 0.316, intraclass correlation coefficients intra- = 82.4% and inter- = 79.2%). A high correlation with the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia was observed. We found good intra-rater agreement and relative inter-rater disagreement, except in the posture and gait domain. Conclusion: The present ICARS version is adapted for the Brazilian culture and can be used to assess our ataxic patients.
Factors associated with cognitive performance in elderly caregivers
Authors: Pavarini Sofia Cristina Iost , Brigola Allan Gustavo , Ottaviani Ana Carolina , Luchesi Bruna Moretti , Souza Érica Nestor , Rossetti Estefani Serafim , Moralles Herick Fernando , Terassi Marélli , Oliveira Nathalia Alves , Manzine Patricia Regina , Tavares Neto Roberto Fernandes
Published: November 2018

Abstract Objectives: To explore the socioeconomic, demographic and psychosocial factors associated with cognitive performance in elderly caregivers from Brazil. Methods: We evaluated 351 Brazilian elderly caregivers attending primary healthcare services regarding sociodemographic and care variables. Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-Revised (ACE-R) domains of orientation/attention, memory, verbal fluency, language and visuospatial were used as dependent variables in the Tobit model. Results: Literacy and family income were positively associated with all ACE-R domains. Age, gender, time of care (days/week) were negatively associated with some cognitive domains. Moreover, receiving emotional help and the level of hope were positively associated with specific domains. Discussion: The results may be useful for planning interventions aimed at elderly caregivers in order to prevent deficits in the different cognitive domains.
Sustainability of bridge maintenance
Authors: Balogun Teslim B. , Tomor Adrienn , Lamond Jessica , Gouda Hazem , Booth Colin A.
Published: November 2018

Bridge maintenance activities are important to consider within sustainable development due to the cost and environmental impact associated with various maintenance activities. Comparisons have been made between different bridge structural forms, based on materials, components and construction method, but less information is available on bridge maintenance activities to help decide a sustainable structural form. Typical maintenance aspects of the predominant forms of bridge structure (i.e. concrete, steel and masonry bridges) were considered in this study to reveal their sustainability in terms of materials, energy, transportation, human health and ecosystems. The results indicate that concrete and steel bridge maintenance activities have an average impact of 42% and 46% compared with 12% for masonry bridge maintenance activities. It is concluded that the component parts of concrete and steel bridges should be revised as they play an integral role in the selection of maintenance options.
ELECTROLYSIS OF GRANULATED COPPER-NICKEL MATTE
Authors: Nechvoglod O. V. , Sergeeva S. V. , Pikulin K. V. , Selivanov E. N.
Published: November 2018

The paper justifies the method of processing sulfide-metal melts including their granulation and subsequent electrolysis of granules. High-speed crystallization ensures ultrafine structure formation and stabilizes non-stoichiometric high-temperature phases leading to an increase in the reactivity of granules during subsequent hydrometallurgical processing. Copper powder was isolated at the cathode, and sulfur-sulfide slime (NiS–Сu9S5–Cu7S4–S) was isolated at the anode in a sulfuric acid solution during the electrolysis of granular copper-nickel matte (Cu : Ni = 1 : 1). The influence of current density and process duration on electrolysis parameters and the quality of copper powder isolated was estimated. Sulfur sulfide slime (containing more than 50 % sulfur) forms a passivation layer on granule surfaces, which prevents reagent feeding and reaction product removal from the interaction zone. Anodic current density of up to 100 A/m2 ensures metal conversion into a solution and copper powder (PMS-1 grade) formation at the cathode. Powder is represented by 1 to 100 μm particles of dendritic and fragmented shapes. High-quality copper powder isolation was achieved when saturating electrolyte with nickel to 28,0 g/dm3 . In this case, anode efficiency was 37 % with respect to sulfur, and cathode efficiency was 92,8 % for copper. The process is recommended for copper and nickel separation when processing sulfide-metal alloys. Copper content of in the solution during electrolysis ranged from 0,4 to 2,0 g/dm3.
PREDICTION OF AZ91 CASTING MISRUNS AND ALLOY FLUIDITY USING NUMERICAL SIMULATION
Authors: Petrova A. V. , Bazhenov V. E. , Koltygin A. V.
Published: November 2018

Prediction of the misrun formation in thin-walled castings of magnesium alloys is a crucial task for foundry. The computer simulation of the casting processes can be used to solve this problem. A reasonable simulation results requires the correct thermal properties of the alloy and the mold over a wide range of temperatures and the value of interfacial heat transfer coefficient between the casting and the mold, and the critical solid fraction at which the alloy flow in the mold is choked off. In this paper we determine the interfacial heat transfer coefficient between the magnesium alloy ML5 (AZ91) and the sand mold with a furan binder. It was done by the comparing the simulated spiral test lengths with the experimental spiral test lengths obtained under the same conditions. Above the liquidus temperature the interfacial heat transfer coefficient IHTCL = 1500 W/(m2 ·K) at pouring temperatures 670 and 740 °С and IHTCL = 1800 W/(m2 ·K) at pouring temperature 810 °С. Below the solidus temperature the interfacial heat transfer coefficient IHTCS = 600 W/(m2 ·K). We also determined the critical solid fraction of ML5 (AZ91) magnesium alloy for the casting made in the furan bonded sand mold (at a cooling rate ~2 K/s) and it was 0.1–0.15. We compared the simulated misruns position and the experimental misrun position in the «Protective cup» casting produced from the ML5 (AZ91) alloy into the sand mold with furan binder. The value of the critical solid fraction was clarified. The castings were made at pouring temperatures 630 and 670 °C, and the critical solid fraction was 0.1 in both cases.
TO THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF SERGEI IVANOVICH KUZNETSOV
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: November 2018

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Self-propagating high-temperature synthesis in a thin-layer CuO–B–glass system
Authors: Shulpekov A. M. , Lapshin O. V.
Published: November 2018

The paper provides experimental research and mathematical models of wave synthesis and thermal explosion in a thin-layer CuO–B–glass system. It is found that burning front propagation has a multi-source behavior and its rate depends on reacting layer thickness by the parabolic law with a maximum at d = 4·10–4m. Increased reacting layer thickness improves thermal explosion properties in this system, and dilution with an inert component makes it possible to obtain copper coatings featuring good electrical conductivity. X-ray phase analysis and optical microscopy demonstrated that the coating consists of metallic copper drops fused together and surrounded by boron-lead silicate glass melt. Coatings have high electrical conductivity comparable with that of metals. It is found that layer thickness increased over 4·10–4m results in a significantly reduced layer propagation rate due to initial mixture loosening under the evaporation effect of water vapors and gases adsorbed on powders, and, as a consequence, it results in reduced heat transfer in the burning front. These coatings are not electrically conductive. Mathematical models of wave synthesis and thermal explosion in a thin-layer CuO–B–glass system using macroscopic approximation. Process dynamics are numerically calculated. Theoretical estimates correspond satisfactorily to experimental values. Thermophysical and thermokinetic process constants are determined by the inverse problem method. Experimental data obtained and mathematical models developed made it possible to obtain prototypes of electric film heaters with high electrical conductivity and operating temperature.
The Traps of International Scripts: Making a Case for a Critical Anthropology of Gender and Sexuality in Development
Authors: Roodsaz Rahil , Van Raemdonck An
Published: November 2018

In this article, we look at colonialities of gender and sexuality as concepts employed in international aid and development. These international arenas reveal not only strong reiterations of modernist linear thinking and colonial continuities but also provide insights into the complexities of the implementation and vernacularisation of gender and sexuality in practices of development. Using a critical anthropological perspective, we discuss case studies based on our own research in Egypt and Bangladesh to illustrate the importance of unpacking exclusionary mechanisms of gender and sexuality scripts in the promotion of women’s rights and sexual and reproductive health and rights in postcolonial development contexts. We provide a conceptual analysis of decolonial feminist attempts at moving beyond the mere critique of development to enable a more inclusive conversation in the field of development. To work towards this goal, we argue, a critical anthropological approach proves promising in allowing a politically-sensitive, ethical, and critical engagement with the Other.
Fibrous dysplasia of the maxillofacial area: a 15-year retrospective study
Authors: Kugushev A. Yu. , Lopatin A. V. , Yasonov S. A. , Bolotin M. V. , Rogozhin D. V.
Published: November 2018

The study objective is to determine the clinical and radiological characteristics of fibrous dysplasia of the maxillofacial area in children.Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of the data of the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery of the Russian Children’s Clinic for 15 years was performed. Clinical manifestations of fibrous dysplasia were compared with the X-ray characteristics in 86 patients.Results and conclusion.In the study group, boys (in 1.2 times) slightly prevailed. The median age of debut of the disease was 8.4 years, and the time before treatment was 2.2 years. The main complaint was the appearance of a painless slowly progressing deformation. Most often, the maxilla and frontal bone were affected. X-ray fibrous dysplasia was manifested by the presence of a focus with a reduced density, relative to the adjacent bone, the type of “ground glass” with the possible presence of cysts.
Impact of a reconstructive stage on the postoperative course in patients with oral cancer
Authors: Boyko A. A. , Karpenko A. V. , Trunin E. M. , Sibgatullin R. R. , Chumanikhina N. S. , Nikolaeva O. M. , Togo I. A. , Kostova M. G.
Published: November 2018

The study objectiveis to assess effect of the reconstructive stage on the course of the postoperative period in patients with oral cancer.

Materials and methods.A retrospective analysis of medical records of 174 patients (121 men and 53 women) aged 36 to 84 years (average 58.26 ± 8.72 years) with oral cancer undergoing treatment from January 2009 to June 2016 was performed. Depending on the nature of the reconstructive stage, the patients were divided into 3 groups. The group 1 consisted of 59 patients, to eliminate the defects of which flaps were taken on axial blood supply, the group 2 included 83 patients who had a reconstructive phase of the operation included a microsurgical reconstruction; 32 patients who had not used additional plastic material to eliminate the defect made up the control group. The following parameters were taken as evaluation parameters: the duration of the operation and hospitalization, the time spent in the intensive care unit, the frequency of serious and frivolous complications. The criterion for distinguishing serious and unserious complications is the fact that the patient returned to the operating room.

Results.The reconstructive stage increased the operation duration by 72.12 min in the group 1 and by 285.72 min in the group 2, the length of stay in the intensive care unit – by 0.67 and 2.58 days, respectively, the hospital stay – by 33.9 and 40.4 %. The incidence of complications was higher in the groups 1 and 2 than in the control (6.6 %), and the type of reconstruction had almost no effect on it (42.37 % in the group 1 and 38.55 % in group 2). The frequency of serious complications was higher in the group 2, the frequency of partial flap necrosis – in the group 1.

Conclusion.The inclusion of a reconstructive stage into the protocol of surgical treatment for oral cancer is absolutely reasonable, because it gives the patients a chance to return to their normal lives. Microsurgical reconstruction is a costly and labour-consuming procedure; however, it has almost the same number of complication as reconstructive surgery with flaps with an axial blood supply.
The effect of admission to intensive care unit on outcomes and complication rates after head and neck reconstruction
Authors: Carta F. , Figus A. , Chuchueva N. , Quartu D. , Sambiagio G. B. , Loche R. F. , Gerosa C. , Puxeddu R.
Published: November 2018

The study objectiveis to evaluate the utilisation and effectiveness of intensive care unit (ICU) in the postoperative period as to its potential benefits to the head and neck reconstruction services.

Materials and methods. This is a retrospective study on 143 consecutive patients who underwent 144 major head and neck microvascular reconstructive procedures performed by a single surgeon, that focused on perioperative management and on the relation between admission to ICU and complications/outcomes.

Results.Thirty-four (23.6 %) patients were admitted to ICU during the early postoperative period. Admission to ICU was not associated with lower incidence of complications compared to direct admission to the Head and Neck ward: 29.4 % vs 27.3 % (p = 0.807709).

Conclusion.Routinely early postoperative admission to ICU seems not to improve outcomes and/or reduce complications, and, as a consequence, ICU admission should be restricted to selected patients only.
Efficacy of external beam radiotherapy and targeted therapy with vandenanib in patients with inoperable and progressive medullary thyroid cancer
Authors: Kaprin A. D. , Ivanov S. A. , Sevryukov F. E. , Pimonova I. S. , Isaev P. A. , Severskaya N. V. , Ilyin A. A. , Polkin V. V. , Siomin D. Yu. , Vasilkov S. V. , Derbugov D. N. , Panaseikin Yu. A. , Medvedev V. S.
Published: November 2018

The study objectiveis to evaluate modern-era radiotherapy (external beam radiotherapy, EBRT) and target therapy (TT) outcomes for advanced medullary thyroid cancer (MTC).

Materials and methods.Seventy eight consecutive patients with stage IV MTC were evaluated. All of them with relapsing locally advanced or metastatic MTC, 16 had clinically relevant mediastinal involvement, and 59 had distant metastasis; 26 patients received conformal EBRT or intensity-modulated radiotherapy in monomode, 16 patients – conformal EBRT with simultaneous TT with vandenanib, 36 patients – TT in monomode. Median EBRT dose was 60 Gy.

Results.Kaplan–Meier estimates of the median overall survival rate was 14 months for radiotherapy in monomode, 48 months – for conformal EBRT + simultaneous TT with vandenanib, 50 months – for TT in monomode. EBRT and TT allows for significantly shorter periods (median 3.8 weeks), to relieve the symptoms of compression-mediated organs and structures of the neck and mediastinum than in the TT (median 10.2 weeks) (p <0.001).

Conclusion.EBRT and TT provided durable locoregional disease control with limited morbidity.
Human papillomavirus-associated oropharyngeal carcinoma: trends in epidemiology and methods for detecting the virus in tumors
Authors: Stukan' A. I. , Chukhray O. Yu. , Porkhanov V. A. , Murashko R. A. , Bodnya V. N. , Makarova Yu. M.
Published: November 2018

Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma has been traditionally associated with tobacco and alcohol consumption. Nevertheless, latter 30 years have shown squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) incidence stagnation and increasing, despite the decrease in smoking prevalence. The incidence was recognized among white men of middle age, often non-smokers or former smokers in the investigations with smoking cessation data. It differs from traditional patient with OPSCC, older men, heavy smoker or alcohol drinker. The incidence of OPSCC is increased due human papilloma virus (HPV) infection. The infection transition is associated with sex and oro-genital contact may lead to HPV-infection of oropharynx and oral cavity. There are multiple types of HPV, but the majority of OPSCC is associated with HPV 16 type. Epidemiology of HPV-associated OPSCC, HPV-infection of oral cavity and/or oropharynx and HPV detection are discussed in the review.
FREQUENCY OF ANATOMICAL VARIATIONS OF NOSE AND PARANASAL SINUSES IN CLINICALLY SUSPECTED RHINOSINUSITIS PATIENTS BY COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
Authors: Rasul Shahla , Abdullah Kawa , Ali Tania
Published: November 2018

Background 

The anatomy of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses differs significantly, certain distinct variations are found most frequently among the general population. This makes CT scan an important preoperative investigation in the diagnoses and treatment of rhinosinusitis. 

Objectives 

To evaluate the types and frequency of anatomical variants in the nose and paranasal sinuses depicted by computed tomography (CT) in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.

Patients and Methods

This study conducted on 76 patients with clinically suspected chronic rhinosinusitis whose age range from 12–77 years, 31 Males and 45 Females. CT scan were done for them in Sulaimani Teaching Hospital/ Department of Radiology, from March 2016 to September 2016. 

Results

In this study, there were 375 variations which were divided on 27 types of variants, 6 of them were more common and represented 66 % of all variations, they were (1) agger nasi cells 79%, (2) nasal septal deviation 78%, (3) concha bullosa 58%, (4) septal spur 46%, (5) onodi cells 36%, (6) anterior clinoid pneumatization 32%. The other 21 less common variants formed 34 %. We found significant association between anterior clinoid pneumatiazation and optic canal dehiscence, also between incidence of atelectatic uncinate process and maxillary sinus hypoplasia. 

Conclusion

The most frequent variations where those involved ethmoidal sinus, nasal septum and middle turbinates, particularly agger nasi cell, nasal septum deviation and concha bullosea.
PREVALENCE OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN DIABETIC PATIENTS
Authors: Mahwi Taha , Raouf Rawand
Published: November 2018

Background 

There are increasing incidence of diabetes around the worldwide, and there are a lot of studies have been considering vitamin D’s role in the incidence, and improving glucose status in diabetes.

Objectives 

This study is done to evaluate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in diabetic patients in Sulaimani Diabetes and Endocrine Center.

Materials and Methods

This is a case-control study done on 100 diabetic patients compared to 100 persons in the general population in Sulaimani/Iraq. Their Vitamin D was estimated from June 1st, 2017 to December 1st, 2017.

Results

Results: The mean age of the diabetic group was (49.68 yr. ± 8.64 SD), and the mean age of the non-diabetic group was (50.49 yr. ±6.78 SD). The mean vitamin D’s level in the diabetic group was (16.91 ng/dl ± 5.5 SD) and in a non-diabetic group was (16.21 ng/dl ±8.59) (P-values= 0.493). Among diabetic group vitamin D level is significantly higher in males with an average of 6.2 mg/dl in comparison to females, (P-Value = 0.024), among diabetic patients, Vitamin D level was deficient in (66%), insufficient in (19%) and was sufficient just in (15%), while in non-diabetic control group vitamin D level was deficient in (77%), insufficient in (20%) and sufficient just in (3%). The P-value for these differences is (0.0052).

Conclusion

The results of this study show the majority of our participants have suboptimal vitamin D level. Vitamin D level was lower in female patients in comparison to male patients.
Peterhof collection of rye and its use in genetic studies
Authors: Voylokov Anatoly V. , Sosnikhina Svetlana P. , Tikhenko Natalia D. , Tsvetkova Natalia V. , Mikhailova Elena I. , Smirnov Viktor G.
Published: November 2018

The article provides information about the history and methods of development of Peterhof rye genetic collection, founded by V.S. Fedorov, Associate Professor of the Leningrad University. Isolation of self-compatible mutants, their crosses with self-incompatible rye plants, and subsequent self-pollination of hybrids allowed to reveal the allele diversity in heterogeneous and heterozygous rye varieties. In the course of genetic collection assembly the study of inheritance of qualitative and quantitative morphological traits, genetic control of self-compatibility, genetics of meiosis, genetics of interspecific incompatibility was performed. The corresponding genes were identified and, in most cases, mapped using isozymes and molecular markers. Fundamental research was introduced into practical breeding. Under the direction of V. S. Fedorov, and V. G. Smirnov the first in Russia tetraploid rye variety Leningradskaja Tetra was produced. Currently, based on the study of the genetics of self-fertility, the initial material is being obtained and used for improving rye population varieties. The possibility of using the genetic collection of rye to solve the fundamental problems of plant genetics is discussed.
Şanlıurfa-Siverek’te Yaygın Toprak Gruplarının Besin Elementi Durumları ve Bunların Bazı Toprak Özellikleri ile İlişkileri
Authors: YALÇIN Mehmet , ÇİMRİN Kerim Mesut
Published: November 2018

Çalışmada Şanlıurfa ili
Siverek ilçesi yaygın toprak gurupları topraklarının bazı makro ve mikro besin
elementlerinin içeriklerinin belirlenmesi ve toprağın bazı özelikleri ile
ilişkilerinin saptanarak, verimlilik durumlarının değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Bu amaçla Siverek ilçesi
yaygın toprak guruplarının topraklarını temsil edecek şekilde iki farklı
derinlikten (0-20 ve 20-40 cm) ve 38 ayrı noktadan olmak üzere toplamda 76
toprak örneği alınmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına gore; toprakların % azot içerikleri
0.01-0.25
ile alınabilir fosfor 0.32-29.98 ppm; değişebilir potasyum
390-3784 ppm; kalsiyum 12113-28515 ppm; magnezyum 734-8103 ppm arasında
belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca alınabilir bakır 0.54-3.61 ppm; demir 3.65-86.67 ppm;
mangan 3.16-50.86 ppm ve çinko 0.09-4.22 ppm aralarında bulunmştur. Çalışma alanı topraklarının yarıdan fazlasında azot (% 57.90), fosfor
(% 65.78) ve çinko (% 63.16) içerikleri yönünden noksanlıklar belirlenirken,
potasyum, kalsiyum, magnezyum, bakır, demir ve mangan içerikleri bakımından ise
yeterli düzeyde olduğu belirlenmiştir.

Toprakların toplam azot ile tuz, silt, kireç ve
organik madde; yarayışlı fosfor ile organik madde; değişebilir potasyum ile
tuz, silt, organik madde ve KDK; kalsiyum ile pH, tuz, silt ve KDK; magnezyum
ve alınabilir demir ile kil; alınabilir demir ile tuz, silt, organik madde ve
KDK;  alınabilir mangan ile tuz, kil,
silt ve organik madde ve alınabilir çinko ile organik madde arasında ise
pozitif önemli ilişkiler belirlenmiştir. Toprakların toplam azot, değişebilir
potasyum, kalsiyum, bakır, mangan ve çinko ile kum içerikleri; magnezyum,
alınabilir bakır ve demir ile pH değerleri; kalsiyum ile kil içerikleri ve
magnezyum ile kireç içerikleri arasında negatif önemli ilişkiler bulunmuştur.
A study on serum bilirubin levels in coronary artery disease patients
Authors: N. Jayanthi , V. S. S. R. Abhilash Kasibhatla , R. Shankar
Published: November 2018

Background: The protective effect of bilirubin relates to the antioxidant property of bilirubin, which prevents lipid oxidation, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and inhibits free radical-induced dam-ages. Lower serum bilirubin level has been proven to be associated with endothelium and microvascular malfunction. The aim of the present study was to assess the association between serum bilirubin levels and coronary artery disease in comparison with controls without coronary artery disease.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of a one year in our medical college hospital. Patients with evidence of coronary artery disease for not more than 10 years of duration confirmed by ECG, ECHO and other previous case records were taken as cases. Controls were selected matched with age, gender and other co-morbid conditions. Total of 200 subjects were included in the study with 100 cases and 100 controls. General and systemic examination was conducted on all study subjects including laboratory investigations like complete blood count, renal function test, lipid profile, viral markers such as HBsAG, HCVIgM and liver function test which includes total bilirubin, direct and indirect, liver enzymes, albumin and globulin levels. A 12 lead ECG and a transthoracic echocardiogram was performed for all patients.Results: The various liver function test parameters were compared between the cases and controls it was found that the serum bilirubin levels which includes total bilirubin, direct bilirubin and indirect bilirubin was found to be lower among the case group compared to the control group and this difference was found to be statistically significant (p <0.05). A perfect linear correlation between the ejection fraction and serum bilirubin levels, as the ejection fraction decreases the serum bilirubin levels was also decreasing.Conclusions: This study showed a significant association between the reduced serum bilirubin levels and the occurrence of CAD; therefore, bilirubin level can serve as a predictive factor, together with other influential factors for identifying a person at risk of developing coronary artery disease.
Serum lipid profile among non diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease attending tertiary care hospital in West Bengal, India
Authors: Gosavi Nilesh M. , Singh Alok K. , Mukherjee Prashantakali , Patnayak Rachana L. , Amle Dnyanesh B.
Published: November 2018

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health deteriorating factor worldwide as well as in India. It encompasses various pathophysiological processes involving abnormal kidney function and thereby declination in glomerular filtration rate (GFR). CKD is known risk factor for dyslipidemia. Due to lack of studies of association between different lipid parameters and its association with severity of CKD in non-diabetic patients in Indian population, we designed a study aimed to describe the serum lipid profile in non-diabetic CKD patients.Methods: This hospital based observational analytical was carried out in 60 subjects with CKD and non-diabetic. They were investigated for blood sugar parameters, lipid profile and renal function tests. Lipid profile was associated with different stages of CKD. Data was expressed as percentage and mean±SD.Results: Mean BMI was found to be 21.6±2.7kg/m2. Most common symptom encountered was H/o edema in 98% subjects. Out of total sixty subjects’ maximum subjects were found to be in stage 4 (22 subjects, 36.7%). Significantly higher levels of serum creatinine (p <0.0001), and serum urea (p <0.0001) was observed in higher grade CKD stages in study subjects.Conclusions: Total cholesterol (TC) and LDL were found to be significantly different amongst CKD stages having higher mean values in non-diabetic subjects. Serum TC, TG, LDL and VLDL were found to be significantly higher in subjects with advanced CKD (stage 3, stage 4). TC/HDL and LDL/HDL ratio were significantly higher in subjects with advanced CKD compared to initial stages of CKD in non-diabetic subjects.
A efetividade do programa de ginástica laboral
Authors: Lima FABIANA Viegas Brandão , NOGUEIRA RICARDO Jorge da Cunha Costa
Published: November 2018

O programa de ginástica laboral é uma tecnologia social adotada por muitas empresas do Polo Industrial de Manaus como uma das soluções que compõem o programa de qualidade de vida organizacional e por conseqüência, contribui para o aumento da produtividade das empresas. O que se observa entretanto, que há poucas pesquisas relacionadas a temática no Brasil que seja capaz de comprovar os resultados alcançados pelas organizações. Nesta direção, a pesquisa visa analisar a percepção das empresas-clientes do programa de ginástica laboral desenvolvido por uma instituição do sistema S, quanto à efetividade dos benefícios propostos pelo programa. Assim, foi aplicada uma pesquisa com 10 empresas-clientes do programa de ginástica laboral, que utilizam o serviços a um período mínimo de um ano. Os dados coletados foram analisados quantitativamente e qualitativamente, de acordo com a metodologia do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo (DSC), desenvolvida por Lefevre e Lefevre (2005). Nos resultados encontrados foi possível constatar que a percepção das empresas está fortemente relacionada as variáveis alusivas a qualidade de vida do trabalhador e a produtividade da empresa, tornando-se estas, importante para os profissionais responsáveis pela operação quanto ao planejamento e estratégia.
INVESTIGAÇÃO DA INOVAÇÃO E SUBVENÇÃO ECONÔMICA EM MICRO E PEQUENAS EMPRESAS NO ESTADO DO AMAZONAS
Authors: Oliveira Rafael Dantas , Costa Nogueira Ricardo Jorge da Cunha
Published: November 2018

O objetivo do presente artigo é demonstrar um panorama acerca da gestão da inovação e subvenção econômica em micro e pequenas empresas (MPEs) no Estado do Amazonas. Para tanto, serão utilizados dados oficiais publicados em língua portuguesa, na base de dados da Pesquisa de Inovação (PINTEC), do Instituto Nacional de Propriedade Industrial (INPI), da Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos (FINEP) e da Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Amazonas (FAPEAM) com projetos e editais de subvenção econômica ligados à gestão da inovação em MPEs. A metodologia utilizada é de natureza exploratória e descritiva, de abordagem qualitativa. Os principais resultados foram que há projetos desenvolvidos com esforços Federais e Estaduais que destinam o apoio às iniciativas de inovação às MPEs do Estado. Sobre o tema a gestão da inovação pode contribuir para seu desenvolvimento a partir das oportunidades de subvenção especialmente as não reembolsáveis. Conclui-se também a centralização que ocorre nas ações de apoio o qual ocorre em apenas algumas instituições demonstrando o pouco relacionamento entre demais órgãos públicos ou privados para desenvolvimento deste ambiente.
Percepções sobre valoração dos ativos intangíveis em clubes de futebol do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Mello José André Villas Boas , Goncalves Filipe Mendes , Correia Fernando Diego de Souza , Mourão Hugo Marques
Published: November 2018

Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho é verificar o entendimento dos gestores de futebol a respeito da contabilização do atleta da base como um ativo intangível do clube. Esta pesquisa caracteriza-se por ter um caráter exploratório e qualitativo, tendo tido como universo os clubes das séries A, B e C do campeonato carioca, e contou com uma amostra de 10 clubes que possibilitou um estudo multicasos com relevância estatística que permite generalizar as percepções coletadas. Dentre os principais resultados se tem que os gestores apontam que a categoria de base que coordenam é tratada como unidade de negócio, mas quando se busca identificar o entendimento dos mesmos quanto ao processo de contabilização dos ativos intangíveis que gerenciam, não houve respostas contundentes que pudessem confirmar que os princípios contábeis de valoração dos ativos das organizações desportivas pudessem estar sendo aplicados.
USO DAS INFORMAÇÕES CONTÁBEIS NAS MICRO E PEQUENAS EMPRESAS
Authors: Fiek Nilton , Loose Cleberson Eller
Published: November 2018

A falta de respaldo na tomada de decisões dos gestores das empresas tem levado inúmeras organizações a fecharem as portas. Amparo para a tomada de decisão é encontrado nas informações contábeis, onde podem ser obtidos os mais variados tipos de informações. Sendo assim o presente trabalho teve por objetivo identificar como as informações contábeis são utilizadas pelos gestores das micro e pequenas empresas no processo de tomada de decisão no município de Cacoal - RO. Para tanto foi realizada uma pesquisa em 29 empresas, sendo 10 do ramo de comércio de medicamentos e 19 do ramo de comércio de confecções na região central de Cacoal. A coleta de dados foi feita por meio de uma entrevista semi-estruturada aplicada junto aos gestores das empresas. A pesquisa se configurou como bibliográfica e de campo abordando aspectos qualitativos e quantitativos. Após a análise dos dados verificou-se que os gestores das empresas da cidade de Cacoal possuem um baixo nível de conhecimento em relação às informações contábeis, o que leva a maioria a não utilizar tais informações no processo de gerenciamento e tomada de decisões no processo de gestão da empresa.
Panorama da produção científica brasileira sobre estrutura de capital e as principais teorias abordadas: um estudo bibliométrico
Authors: Nakamura Elaine Aparecida Maruyama Vieira , Jones Graciela Dias Coelho , Nakamura Wilson Toshiro
Published: November 2018

O objetivo da pesquisa é realizar um levantamento da produção científica brasileira sobre estrutura de capital e as principais teorias abordadas, no período de 2009 a 2015, nos principais periódicos nacionais classificados como A na última avaliação do Qualis/CAPES, na área de Administração, Ciências Contábeis e Turismo. O artigo apresenta as principais características da produção científica publicada no período, com destaque para informações sobre o número de artigos publicados por ano, número de ocorrência de autoria, tipo de autoria e autores mais representativos da amostra. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, que adotou a bibliometria para o seu desenvolvimento. Para análise, apresentação e comparação dos resultados, partiu-se, com algumas adaptações, da pesquisa Coelho et al (2013). Como principais resultados da pesquisa obteve-seque o periódico que liderou em termos de publicações foi a Revista de Contabilidade e Finanças da USP e o segundo lugar foi ocupado pela Revista de Administração Contemporânea (RAC). Os autores que estudam a temática dão preferência pelas pesquisas e publicações em co-autoria. O ano que concentrou um maior número de autores pesquisando sobre o tema foi 2009. No ranking dos autores com maior número de publicações, ocupou primeiro lugar o Professor Dr. Wilson Toshiro Nakamura, vinculado à Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie de São Paulo/SP. O Modelo de Modigliani e Miller, a teoria do trade-off e a teoria do pecking order tem sido abordado pelos autores de maneira similar, com exceção da Teoria da agência, que teve abordagem menos significativa nas pesquisas realizadas no período.
FEIRAS DO VALE: o destino de excedentes produtivos em feiras livres do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais
Authors: Araujo Alexandro Moura , Ribeiro Eduardo Magalhães
Published: November 2018

Feiras que são trocas econômicas, trocas de relações, trocas de solidariedade. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a importância que a feira representa para a economia municipal. Percebe-se que durante os fins de feiras livres é recorrente haver sobras de vários produtos, este estudo visou também descobrir para quais fins são destinados os excedentes. Para a realização da pesquisa sucedeu-se a aplicação de questionários aos feirantes e aos comerciantes locais. Foi observado que as feiras pesquisadas possuem dinâmicas diferentes quanto às formas de comercialização, em relação ás suas estratégias. O excedente produtivo aos fins das feiras pode estar relacionado a um conjunto de fatores, dentre eles a decisão da quantidade a ser comercializada pelos feirantes, além da sazonalidade produtiva, que faz com que uma grande parcela de feirantes comercialize alguns produtos similares, principalmente na época das chuvas. Porém, observou-se que os feirantes dão destinos distintos aos produtos que não são vendidos até o final das feiras, ocorrendo principalmente doações às escolas e igrejas, principalmente os produtos de maior perecibilidade, como as hortaliças.
Estudo de viabilidade de mercado de uma hotelaria para animais de estimação com pet shop no Vale do Caí (RS)
Authors: Vargas Juliano , Machado Ana Luise Finkler
Published: November 2018

O setor terciário tem se expandido consideravelmente no Brasil. No segmento pet esta realidade revela-se especialmente no crescente consumo de bens e serviços, impulsionado pelo fenômeno da humanização dos animais. Esta pesquisa objetiva responder se existe viabilidade de mercado para o estabelecimento da primeira empresa que oferte conjuntamente uma hotelaria para animais de estimação com pet shop no Vale do Caí. O empreendimento, a ser implantado na cidade de São Sebastião do Caí, propõe-se a atender os residentes locais que busquem um ambiente que agregue um espaço para descanso, lazer e cuidado para seus pets. Para investigar se há aceitação do negócio foi aplicada uma pesquisa de mercado através de um questionário semiestruturado composto por vinte questões direcionadas à população da região, a fim de levantar dados que permitissem responder a questão. Concluiu-se que há receptividade mercadológica do público para a empresa, pois na apresentação e análise dos resultados verificou-se que ampla proporção dos entrevistados mostrou-se favorável à sua implantação. As informações obtidas revelaram ainda o envolvimento e a preocupação de expressiva maioria dos respondentes com seus pets, demonstrando que muito provavelmente consumirão os produtos e serviços a serem ofertados pela empresa. Prospecta-se que o nível de demanda do empreendimento será promissor, desde que seja implementado visando a um padrão de atendimento e relacionamento com o público em conformidade com o indicado pelos potenciais clientes na pesquisa de mercado, isto é, diversificando as atividades e se comprometendo em prestar serviços de qualidade com responsabilidade a preços de mercado atrativos.
MÉTRICAS E DESEMPENHO: A PERCEPÇÃO DE GESTORES E PROFISSIONAIS DE MARKETING
Authors: Da Silva Rodrigo Alves , Monte-mor Danilo Soares
Published: November 2018

Esse trabalho estuda a relação entre o uso de métricas de gestão de marketing e os resultados obtidos pelas ações nessa área, na percepção de seus gestores e executivos. Foram levantadas junto à literatura sobre prestação de contas em marketing (marketing accountability) e de gestão, diversas métricas que neste artigo foram divididas em métricas de marketing, financeiras e de gestão. Profissionais da área responderam questionário que buscou identificar qual é o grau de utilização dessas métricas e a influência de seu uso sobre o resultado percebido nas ações de marketing. Os dados encontrados sugerem uma contradição, pois, embora os gestores em geral afirmem usar algum tipo de métrica, os resultados da análise estatística não apontaram relação significativa entre esse uso e o desempenho percebido pelos mesmos gestores. Esses resultados corroboram grande parte dos trabalhos na área que apontam haver necessidade de utilização de métricas que comprovem os resultados obtidos pelas organizações em suas ações de marketing. A partir dos dados levantados é possível supor que os gestores levam em conta as métricas em suas ações de marketing no momento de formulação dessas ações. Entretanto, não as utilizam no decorrer ou após a execução de tais ações. A quantidade reduzida de indivíduos da amostra, dada certa dificuldade de contato e participação de gestores de marketing em pesquisas dessa natureza, traz algumas limitações ao estudo, dificuldade também encontrada por trabalhos anteriores na mesma área. O marketing poderia aumentar suas contribuições às organizações, caso a mensuração de seus resultados sejam compreendidas e disseminadas.