bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dampened Amphetamine-Stimulated Behavior and Altered Dopamine Transporter Function in the Absence of Brain GDNF
Authors: Kopra Jaakko J. , Panhelainen Anne , af Bjerkén Sara , Porokuokka Lauriina L. , Varendi Kärt , Olfat Soophie , Montonen Heidi , Piepponen T. Petteri , Saarma Mart , Andressoo Jaan-Olle
Published: January 2017

Midbrain dopamine neuron dysfunction contributes to various psychiatric and neurological diseases, including drug addiction and Parkinson's disease. Because of its well established dopaminotrophic effects, the therapeutic potential of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) has been studied extensively in various disorders with disturbed dopamine homeostasis. However, the outcomes from preclinical and clinical studies vary, highlighting a need for a better understanding of the physiological role of GDNF on striatal dopaminergic function. Nevertheless, the current lack of appropriate animal models has limited this understanding. Therefore, we have generated novel mouse models to study conditionalGdnfdeletion in the CNS during embryonic development and reduction of striatal GDNF levels in adult mice via AAV-Cre delivery. We found that both of these mice have reduced amphetamine-induced locomotor response and striatal dopamine efflux. Embryonic GDNF deletion in the CNS did not affect striatal dopamine levels or dopamine release, but dopamine reuptake was increased due to increased levels of both total and synaptic membrane-associated dopamine transporters. Collectively, these results suggest that endogenous GDNF plays an important role in regulating the function of dopamine transporters in the striatum.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTDelivery of ectopic glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) promotes the function, plasticity, and survival of midbrain dopaminergic neurons, the dysfunction of which contributes to various neurological and psychiatric diseases. However, how the deletion or reduction of GDNF in the CNS affects the function of dopaminergic neurons has remained unknown. Using conditionalGdnfknock-out mice, we found that endogenous GDNF affects striatal dopamine homeostasis and regulates amphetamine-induced behaviors by regulating the level and function of dopamine transporters. These data regarding the physiological role of GDNF are relevant in the context of neurological and neurodegenerative diseases that involve changes in dopamine transporter function.
Sex differences in the development of prolactinoma in mice overexpressing hCGβ: role of TGFβ1
Authors: Faraoni Erika Y , Camilletti María Andrea , Abeledo-Machado Alejandra , Ratner Laura D , De Fino Fernanda , Huhtaniemi Ilpo , Rulli Susana B , Díaz-Torga Graciela
Published: January 2017

Female transgenic mice that overexpress the human chorionic gonadotrophin β subunit (hCGβ+) develop prolactinomas, whereas hCGβ+ males do not. The high levels of circulating hCG induce massive luteinization in the ovary of hCGβ+ females, and progesterone becomes the primary steroid hormone produced, but estradiol remains at physiological level. The involvement of high levels of progesterone in lactotroph proliferation is not clearly understood; hence, the pathogenesis of prolactinomas in hCGβ+ females remains unclear. TGFβ1 is an inhibitor of lactotroph function, and the reduced TGFβ1 activity found in prolactinomas has been proposed to be involved in tumor development. The aim of the present work was to study the role of TGFβ1 in the gender-specific development of prolactinomas in hCGβ+ mice. We compared the expression of different components of the pituitary TGFβ1 system in males and females in this model. We found reduced TGFβ1 levels, reduced expression of TGFβ1 target genes, TGFβ1 receptors,Ltbp1,Smad4andSmad7in hCGβ+ female pituitaries. However, no differences were found between the transgenic and wild-type male pituitaries. We postulate that decreased pituitary TGFβ1 activity in hCGβ+ females is involved in the development of prolactinomas. In fact, we demonstrated that anin vivotreatment carried out for increasing pituitary TGFβ1 activity, was successful in reducing the prolactinoma development, and the hyperprolactinemia in hCGβ+ females. Moreover, the stronger TGFβ1 system found in males could protect them from excessive lactotroph proliferation. Sex differences in the regulation of the pituitary TGFβ1 system could explain gender differences in the incidence of prolactinoma.
Efecto de Remedios Homeopáticos y Gentamicina en Diarreas en Crías Porcinas
Authors: Vidal F. Florangel , Peña G. Iván , Hernández R. Aliesky , Bertot V. José , Noda S.V. Daylitt
Published: January 2017

El estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar el efecto de nux vómica y el complejo homeopático TratHo® cólera en comparación con la gentamicina al 5% en la diarrea de lechones. Se trabajó con 150 lechones de cinco días de nacidos que presentaron diarrea en una unidad porcina de Camagüey, Cuba. Los lechones fueron distribuidos en tres grupos, cada uno de 50 individuos. A los animales del grupo I se le administró nux vomica a la 30 CH en dosis de 5 gotas sublinguales cada 12 h el 1er día y luego cada 24 h hasta el 5° día. En el grupo II se les administró TratHo colera a la 30 CH en dosis de 5 gotas sublinguales cada 12 h el 1er día y luego cada 24 h hasta el 5° día. En el grupo III se les administró Gentamicina al 5% por vía intramuscular en dosis de 2 a 4 mg/kg de peso vivo, cada 12 h durante 5 días. En todos los casos, los lechones fueron rehidratados con solución Ringer, vía intraperitoneal, en dosis de 100 a 300 ml, según el grado de deshidratación. Se evaluó la evolución clínica, el apetito y la deshidratación sin llegar a encontrarse diferencias estadísticas entre grupos; no obstante la terapia homeopática resultó efectiva y más económica que el tratamiento con antibiótico.
Citología Testicular mediante Aspiración con Aguja Fina en Perros Adultos y Geriátricos
Authors: Sánchez R. Alfonso , Díaz T. Daniela , Melo A. Tamara
Published: January 2017

Con el propósito de describir y comparar la citología testicular en perros adultos y geriátricos se seleccionaron para orquiectomía 10 perros adultos (2-6 años) y 10 geriátricos (>8 años) sin patologías testiculares aparentes. Una vez recolectados los testículos se realizó punción y aspiración con aguja fina (AAF), obteniéndose cuatro muestras por perro. Las muestras fueron teñidas con May-Grünwald Giemsa y estudiadas al microscopio óptico. En la descripción celular se reconocieron los componentes celulares de los túbulos seminíferos e intersticio, así como también células anormales. Destacó la abundancia celular, lisis celular, restos citoplasmáticos y fondos teñidos en la mayoría de las muestras. En ambos grupos se observaron células redondas, multinucleación, núcleos bien teñidos, en ocasiones desnudos y patrón de cromatina condensada. En perros adultos se observó mayor número de células germinales, espermatozoides y totales (p<0.05, Chi cuadrado) y en los geriátricos mayor número de células anormales (p<0.05).
Población de Perros Callejeros del Municipio Camagüey, Cuba
Authors: Peña G. Iván , Vidal F. Florangel , Hernández R. Aliesky
Published: January 2017

Con el objetivo de estimar la población de perros callejeros en Camagüey, Cuba, se realizó un censo de la población canina callejera en cuatro barrios de la ciudad de Camagüey durante los meses de septiembre a diciembre de 2015. Se recopilaron datos sobre sexo del perro, presencia de ectoparásitos (garrapatas y pulgas) y enfermedades dermatológicas. Asimismo, se recolectó material fecal encontrado en calles y centros públicos. El promedio de perros por barrio varió entre 45 y 75, donde el 62% de las observaciones correspondieron a perros con lesiones en piel o con presencia de ectoparásitos. El 61.7% de las muestras fecales fue positiva a huevos de parásitos gastrointestinales, mayormente de los géneros Ancylostoma y Toxocara.
Prevalencia de Fasciola hepatica en Bovinos Sacrificados en la Planta de Beneficio del Municipio de Une, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Authors: Giraldo Forero Julio Cesar , Díaz Anaya Adriana María , Pulido Medellín Martín Orlando
Published: January 2017

El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la prevalencia de Fasciola hepatica en bovinos sacrificados en la planta de beneficio del municipio de Une, Cundinamarca, Colombia. El tamaño muestral fue calculado con base a la tasa de sacrificio de 2013 con 6% de incremento (n=142). Durante el eviscerado se recolectaron distomas adultos del ducto biliar, así como muestras del contenido biliar y materia fecal. En el examen coproparasitológico se empleó la técnica de Ritchie-Frick modificada. La prevalencia de F. hepatica fue 39.4% por presencia de huevos en el contenido biliar, 32.4% por presencia de parásitos adultos en los ductos biliares y 15.5% por presencia de huevos en materia fecal. El valor porcentual de animales positivos por presencia de estadio adulto, así como huevos en bilis y materia fecal fue de 15.5%.
Zinc, Cobre y Hierro Sérico en Ovejas de Pelo con Suplementación Parenteral de Minerales
Authors: González-Reyna, Arnoldo , García Floriberto , Zárate-Fortuna Pedro , Juárez-Félix Jonny , Ibarra-Hinojosa Martín Antonio , Limas-Martínez Andrés Gilberto , Martínez-González Juan Carlos
Published: January 2017

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„ŠIRDIES SUNAIKINIMAS“: NE-SUVOKIMO IDEALAS LIEZI TEKSTE
Authors: Sage Richard J.
Published: January 2017

Senovės kinų tekste Liezi列子 teigiama, jog žmogus turi modifikuoti savo suvokimo gebėjimus, kad suvienytų visą savo shen 神 („sielą“) ir taptų zhi ren 至人 („tobulu žmogumi“), galinčiu užmegzti ryšį su pirmapradėmis kosminėmis jėgomis ir įgyti ypatingų galių ir savybių. Mintis, kad tinkamas suvokimo suderinimas veda į šį būvį, yra giliai įsišaknijusi Liezi požiūryje į kosminės ir visuomeninės tvarkos evoliuciją. Čia aprašomas laipsniškas suvokimo proceso modifikavimas, leidžiantis jį sugretinti su pirmame skyriuje išdėstyta kosmogonija. Taigi, straipsnio tikslas yra išanalizuoti šiuos procesus, paaiškinti, kaip jie susiję tarpusavyje, ir ištirti, ką reiškia tapti „tobulu žmogumi“. Galiausiai paaiškėja, kad tik visiška suvokimo, įskaitant pagrindinio veikiančiojo – xin 心 („širdies”), užmarštis leidžia „tobulam žmogui“ tapti vieniu su pirmapradėmis jėgomis ir įgyti jų galią.
The Use of Oxytocin to Improve Feeding and Social Skills in Infants With Prader–Willi Syndrome
Authors: Tauber Maïthé , Boulanouar Kader , Diene Gwenaelle , Çabal-Berthoumieu Sophie , Ehlinger Virginie , Fichaux-Bourin Pascale , Molinas Catherine , Faye Sandy , Valette Marion , Pourrinet Jeanne , Cessans Catie , Viaux-Sauvelon Sylvie , Bascoul Céline , Guedeney Antoine , Delhanty Patric , Geenen Vincent , Martens Henri , Muscatelli Françoise , Cohen David , Consoli Angèle , Payoux Pierre , Arnaud Catherine , Salles Jean-Pierre
Published: January 2017

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

Patients with Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) display poor feeding and social skills as infants and fewer hypothalamic oxytocin (OXT)-producing neurons were documented in adults. Animal data demonstrated that early treatment with OXT restores sucking after birth. Our aim is to reproduce these data in infants with PWS.

METHODS:

We conducted a phase 2 escalating dose study of a short course (7 days) of intranasal OXT administration. We enrolled 18 infants with PWS under 6 months old (6 infants in each step) who received 4 IU of OXT either every other day, daily, or twice daily. We investigated the tolerance and the effects on feeding and social skills and changes in circulating ghrelin and brain connectivity by functional MRI.

RESULTS:

No adverse events were reported. No dose effect was observed. Sucking assessed by the Neonatal Oral-Motor Scale was abnormal in all infants at baseline and normalized in 88% after treatment. The scores of Neonatal Oral-Motor Scale and videofluoroscopy of swallowing significantly decreased from 16 to 9 (P < .001) and from 18 to 12.5 (P < .001), respectively. Significant improvements in Clinical Global Impression scale scores, social withdrawal behavior, and mother–infant interactions were observed. We documented a significant increase in acylated ghrelin and connectivity of the right superior orbitofrontal network that correlated with changes in sucking and behavior.

CONCLUSIONS:

OXT is well tolerated in infants with PWS and improves feeding and social skills. These results open perspectives for early treatment in neurodevelopment diseases with feeding problems.
Cows Caught in the Crossfire
Authors: Nadal Deborah
Published: January 2017

This article focuses on the voices raised from Muslim, Christian and Dalit communities on the highly sensitive topic of beef consumption in India. It discusses the main points of the debate on cow protection which has taken place in the last years. India is defined as a secular country, but already in this text (in article 48) the hindu portion of the population managed to obtain an important recognition of the inviolability of the cow. as a matter of fact, the vast majority of Indian states (excluding the North-east states, West bengal and Kerala) currently forbid the slaughtering of cows, and often also of bulls, bullocks, heifers and calves. Many Muslims, Christians and Dalits, in addition to many people who work in the beef-related business, regard the constitutional immunity given to the cow as discriminating against their communities, through a sort of ‘food fascism’, not only from a religious point of view, but also in relation to their economical subsistence and livelihood.
Hinduism Beliefs & Practices: Major Deities and Social Structures, Volume 1, by Jeaneane Fowler
Authors: Saul R. Jeremy
Published: January 2017

Hinduism Beliefs & Practices: Major Deities and Social Structures, Volume 1, by Jeaneane Fowler. Brighton/Chicago/Toronto: Sussex Academic Press, 2014. x + 357 pp., £24.95 (pb). ISBN 978-1-84519-0622 (pb).
Insights from the culinary arts for medical educators
Authors: Goh Poh Sun , Sandars John
Published: January 2017

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Dimensions of social innovation and the roles of organizational actor: the proposition of a framework
Authors: CORREIA SUZANNE ÉRICA NOBREGA , OLIVEIRA VERONICA MACARIO DE , GOMEZ CARLA REGINA PASA
Published: January 2017

ABSTRACT Purpose: To propose a framework that involves the analysis of the dimensions of social innovation and the roles played by the organizational actor. Originality/gap/relevance/implications: The challenge here was to outline a framework within the Brazilian context, contributing as an instrument to the decision making of the organizational actor, serving as guidance to better comprehend social innovation initiatives that they promote, as well as characterizing the roles that they should play in order to better promote and advertise the implemented social initiatives. Key methodological aspects: The study was of qualitative nature, and the case was a network created by organizations of the civil society that manage social innovation (Articulação do Semiárido Brasileiro - ASA). The NGOs linked to ASA, which works within the Brazilian states of Paraíba, Pernambuco, and Rio Grande do Norte, were the analysis units of the case surveyed. The Analysis of Contents was adopted for data handling, supported by the software Altas.Ti. Summary of key results: The organizational actor has a leading role among social innovation initiatives, as a legitimate representative of society's interests in articulating bottom-up initiatives (actors); in identifying non-satisfied social needs (social needs); as a manager of social relationships, especially when it comes to governance and participation (process); pointer of innovative capacity of the ideas implemented (innovativeness and promoter of the social benefits provided in the community (social improvements and answers). Key considerations/conclusions: Based on the roles identified, it is possible to map out the actions of the organizational actors, helping them in their tasks of planning, implementing and disseminating social initiatives, which results in a model that is both operational and analytical.
Scaling up social innovation: a meta-synthesis
Authors: MORAIS-DA-SILVA RODRIGO LUIZ , TAKAHASHI ADRIANA ROSELI WÜNSCH , SEGATTO ANDREA PAULA
Published: January 2017

ABSTRACT Purpose: This paper aims to analyze how features raised in the case studies in the field of social innovation, from the meta-synthesis methodology proposed by Hoon (2013), indicate factors that promote social innovation scalability Originality/gap/relevance/implications: The number of publications on SI, despite an increase perceived, is still limited. Consequently, researches dedicated to understand the scalability of the process of SI are still scarce, thus constituting a gap research. Key methodological aspects: To achieve the objective of this research, we followed the eight meta-synthesis steps proposed by Hoon (2013) which is an exploratory-inductive research design for synthesis of primary data collected through case studies whose primary purpose is to build theory. It was analyzed 66 articles identified in the Web of Science database, nine of them were selected to join this meta-synthesis. Summary of key results: The findings of this research can be summarized in the concept proposed "environment favourable to the scalability of a SI" with features of the internal environment, divided between aspects of the entrepreneur and the organization, and settings of the external environment, mediated (or not) by a bridge organization. Key considerations/conclusions: The findings of this study advance the SI literature in two main points: Concept proposition of "environment conducive to the scalability of a SI" and to draw attention to the field of study on the promoting factors of continuity and growth of a SI. As for the practical contributions, the results of the research can help social innovations managers in the expansion phase of its operations, suggesting some elements to consider.
Women empowerment through social innovation in indigenous social enterprises
Authors: MAGUIRRE MARIO VAZQUEZ , RUELAS GLORIA CAMACHO , TORRE CONSUELO GARCIA DE LA
Published: January 2017

ABSTRACT Purpose: To explore innovative enabler mechanisms for women's empowerment in a social enterprise and how they promote local development in a Zapotec indigenous community, the third largest ethnic group in Mexico. Originality/gap/relevance/implications: This paper contributes to the extension of social entrepreneurship literature from a gender perspective, exploring the mechanisms that allow women to succeed in highly marginalized indigenous communities. Key methodological aspects: This paper follows a case study methodology, inductive approach and qualitative methods mainly through 70 in-depth interviews. Summary of key results: Although the male-dominated culture slows down the democratic and political empowerment of women in the community, mechanisms such as job stability, low-interest microcredits and gender-equality policies in the organization have triggered economic empowerment. Key considerations/conclusions: The creation of empowering mechanisms within the social enterprise has allowed the Zapotec community to prosper and increase its general wellbeing. Women have been particularly benefited since the organization has given them the opportunity to work, empowering them to create micro-enterprises and changing the prevailing culture towards a more equalitarian society. Increasing control of their source of income has improved women's willingness to participate in political and managerial decision-making, inspiring more women in the community to work at the organization.
Family agro-industry clusters from the social innovation perspective
Authors: PATIAS TIAGO ZARDIN , BOBSIN DEBORA , GOMES CLANDIA MAFFINI , LISZBINSKI BIANCA BIGOLIN , DAMKE LUANA INES
Published: January 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: To explore and understand the Family Agro-Industry Clusters from the social innovation perspective. Originality/gap/relevance/implications: Social innovation allows us to understand how global issues can be resolved based on local elements. The originality of this study is in the analysis of the cluster as a social innovation, highlighting its formation impacts decisively in the economic and social development of the region in which they operate. Main methodological aspects: This study had emphasis on semi-structured interviews with governance members from the investigated cluster, as well as on the analysis of the governance meeting minutes since the emergence of the clusters. The analysis of the collected content was performed with NVivo 11 software. Summary of key findings: Social innovation was analyzed based on the viewpoint of the process, network formation, planning, governance, and results. These categories from the theoretical framework enabled the Family Agro-Industry cluster from social innovation to be explained. Key considerations/conclusions: Results indicate that the clusters of Family Agro-Industry analyzed can be considered a social innovation because they have the necessary elements for its characterization, emphasizing the governance as a central construct and culture of coalition with actors from the public, private and third sectors in finding solutions for social needs.
Avaliação de uma metodologia de aprendizagem ativa em óptica geométrica através da investigação das reações dos alunos
Authors: Sasaki D. G. G. , Jesus V. L. B. de
Published: January 2017

Neste trabalho propomos e investigamos uma proposta didática para o ensino de espelhos esféricos baseada na associação entre uma metodologia de aprendizagem ativa com a estratégia de analogias ponte e conceitos âncora. A atividade era constituída por dois experimentos sucessivos sobre as características de imagens virtuais conjugadas por um espelho esférico côncavo e a dependência de seu tamanho relativo com a posição do observador (ângulo visual). O público-alvo era composto por quatro turmas distintas de ensino médio de uma escola da rede federal. Todo o procedimento foi acompanhado de um material escrito na forma de questionário. Para analisar qualitativamente os diferentes tipos de resposta e também a evolução dos estudantes foi utilizada a taxonomia de reações de Chinn e Brewer. Os resultados obtidos revelam as seguintes conclusões: (i) Ratifica a crítica presente na literatura que o emprego isolado do conflito cognitivo não conduz a mudanças significativas nos conceitos prévios da grande maioria dos alunos. (ii) A estratégia de associar uma metodologia de aprendizagem ativa que provoque o conflito cognitivo com as analogias ponte foi bem sucedida em viabilizar uma mudança da teoria da maioria dos alunos (iii) A necessidade de pesquisas quantitativas complementares para avaliar ganhos de aprendizagem.
VILLAGE ORNAMENTS: FAMILIARIZATION AND PETS AS ART(IFACTS) IN AMAZONIA
Authors: Velden Felipe Ferreira Vander ,   Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Brazil
Published: January 2017

Abstract The objective of this article is to discuss some reasons the Karitiana (Rondônia, Brazil) evoke to explain their ever-present desire to maintain familiarized or domesticated animals in their villages. Based on the ethnography of the relationships among the Karitiana and these animals, this paper enters into dialogue with the hypotheses formulated to explore the Amazonian people's fondness for the company of non-human species. It also provides insights for rethinking these debates, advocating that Indians are particularly looking for beauty represented by the diversity of animals and by the arts of domestication, just like the aesthetics of conviviality as proposed by Joanna Overing. This aesthetic dimension of human-animal relations seems to be overlooked by theorists of domestication or familiarization because they consider these phenomena to be more techniques or technologies than arts. Renewed perspectives on human-animal relations can be opened by addressing the "arts of domestication" and avoiding an a priori opposition between technique and art.
THE WAY OF LIFE OF THE BRAZILIAN PAMPAS: AN ETHNOGRAPHY OF THE CAMPOEIROS AND THEIR ANIMALS
Authors: Rieth Flávia Maria Silva ,   Universidade Federal de Pelotas,  Brazil, Lima Daniel Vaz , Kosby Marilia Floor ,   Universidade Federal de Pelotas,  Brazil,   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul,  Brazil
Published: January 2017

Abstract In line with the preservation policy on ethnic and cultural diversity of Brazil, the survey of the National Inventory of Cultural References (INRC) - Lidas Campeiras in the Bagé Region sought to inventory the livestock in the Brazilian pampa as a cultural reference. The experience of the research focused on the relationship of culture and nature, specifically the relationship between humans and animals, considered by the dwellers of the Pampa to influence directly the way of life that they lead. The campeiro (pampas person) way of life cannot be conceived without taking into account the oxen, horses and dogs. The paper also the notion of patrimony, taking into account aspects of relatedness, materiality and resonance (Gonçalves 2004).
SOCIABILITIES AND SENSITIVITIES: RECRUITMENTS IN HOMELESS ANIMAL CARE
Authors: Osório Andréa ,   Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil
Published: January 2017

Abstract Homeless animal protectors are volunteers who rescue, care for and donate abandoned animals for human adoption. They make up networks, organizing themselves into groups or acting autonomously. Interviews with protectors in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, afford an understanding of the recruitment system in these networks and activities. The collected stories are compared to similar processes observed by other studies of the field, especially in relation to animal rights movements. Recruitment was found to be associated with Veterinary Medicine schools and sociability networks, but self-recruitment cases via the internet, especially via Facebook, were also observed.
Análisis de la implicación: construcción del sujeto y del objeto de investigación
Authors: Soledad Manrique María ,   Universidad de Buenos Aires,  Argentina, Di Matteo María Florencia , Sanchez Troussel Lorena ,   Universidad de Buenos Aires,  Argentina,   Universidad de Buenos Aires,  Argentina
Published: January 2017

Resumen Se toma como objeto de estudio un abordaje metodológico que permite al investigador trabajar en su implicación -la relación que establece con su propio objeto de conocimiento. Este abordaje metodológico se denomina análisis de la implicación. Se describe y analiza la forma en que el análisis de la implicación fue empleado en tres investigaciones educativas realizadas en Argentina en distintos momentos de la investigación. En un proceso de doble hermenéutica analizamos el procedimiento metodológico realizado oportunamente en cada estudio. El trabajo proporciona evidencia empírica sobre tres funciones diferentes del análisis de la implicación: la toma de decisiones, el distanciamiento sujeto-objeto y la construcción de conocimiento.
As funções educativas dos e-parlamentos: uma análise longitudinal do caso brasileiro
Authors: Braga Sérgio Soares ,   Universidade Federal do Paraná,  Brazil, Mitozo Isabele Batista , Tadra Julia ,   Universidade Federal do Paraná,  Brazil,   Universidade Federal do Paraná,  Brazil
Published: January 2017

Resumo O presente artigo objetiva apresentar a análise dos websites legislativos brasileiros em nível estadual (assembleias legislativas), observando de modo ilustrativo o Congresso Nacional (Câmara dos Deputados e Senado Federal), tendo em vista as funções exercidas pelos parlamentos, tais como as de legislação, legitimação, representação, supervisão, educação e participação. A investigação se concentra em comparar os websites nos anos de 2014 (início das legislaturas) e 2016, preocupando-se em verificar a influência de fatores socioeconômicos e políticos sobre os índices, bem como sua evolução ao longo desse período. Os resultados indicam que, ao contrário do esperado, não houve uma atenuação da fratura digital, especialmente em relação às funções educativas dos e-parlamentos.
Educação estética, cinema e alteridade
Authors: Hilgert Ananda Vargas ,   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul,  Brazil, Fischer Rosa Maria Bueno ,   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul,  Brazil
Published: January 2017

Resumo Neste artigo discutimos as relações entre educação e alteridade, a partir de uma pesquisa com universitários estrangeiros, convidados a debater filmes brasileiros em situação de sala de aula. Com base em pensadores como Alain Badiou, Carlos Skliar e Julia Kristeva, descrevemos os modos pelos quais as narrativas mobilizaram os jovens, em torno da complexa questão do "olhar do estrangeiro" e da relevância desse tema para a educação. Tratamos das expectativas do aluno estrangeiro, diante de uma cultura distinta da sua, quando em contato com narrativas audiovisuais produzidas no Brasil. Nas conclusões, trazemos novas questões suscitadas pelo trabalho com os alunos, as quais focam o tema da formação ético- -estética, implicada na experiência com o cinema e com a alteridade.
Currículo escolar e deficiência: contribuições a partir da pesquisa-ação colaborativo-crítica
Authors: Magalhães Rita de Cássia Barbosa Paiva ,   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, Soares Marcia Torres Neri ,   Universidade do Estado da Bahia, Brazil
Published: January 2017

Resumo Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o currículo de uma escola pública, em particular aspectos relacionados à inclusão de estudantes com deficiência expressos no espaço escolar e em situações coletivas de uma formação continuada desenvolvida na referida escola. Com base numa pesquisa-ação colaborativo- -crítica no contexto da educação básica junto a 26 professores e um intérprete de Língua Brasileira de Sinais - Libras -, o estudo revelou não somente a prevalência de padrões homogeneizantes, a exemplo do caso típico de todos os estudantes com deficiência postos juntos em uma mesma turma do ensino regular, bem como a necessidade do espaço formativo para os docentes na escola. Notadamente, os estudos curriculares oportunizam a (re)discussão da inclusão escolar sem desarticulá-la do contexto macro da educação.
Pesquisa em educação e bricolagem científica: rigor, multirreferencialidade e interdisciplinaridade
Authors: Rodrigues Cicera Sineide Dantas ,   Universidade Regional do Cariri,  Brazil, Therrien Jacques , Falcão Giovana Maria Belém , Grangeiro Manuela Fonseca ,   Universidade Estadual do Ceará,  Brazil,   Universidade Estadual do Ceará,  Brazil,   Universidade Estadual do Ceará,  Brazil
Published: January 2017

Resumo O estudo discute a temática bricolagem científica em pesquisas na área de educação, promovendo reflexões com suporte na experiência de doutorandas com o rigor, a complexidade e a interdisciplinaridade que ponderam essa abordagem na produção do conhecimento científico sobre formação de professores. O referencial teórico-metodológico e a análise de dados oriundos da pesquisa qualitativa forneceram suporte para a discussão. A entrevista semiestruturada foi utilizada como principal técnica. Percebeu-se que as entrevistadas concebem a bricolagem científica como um desafio, ao mesmo tempo que entendem ser essa a alternativa propulsora da criatividade do pesquisador. Reconhecem, ainda, que se tornar um cientista bricoleur exige tempo, rigor e aprofundamento.
A experiência estética em tempos de virtualização tecnológica
Authors: Conte Elaine ,   Centro Universitário La Salle,  Brasil, Devechi Catia Piccolo Viero ,   Universidade de Brasília,  Brazil
Published: January 2017

Resumo O ensaio busca problematizar os sentidos da arte e das tecnologias na racionalidade pedagógica, a partir dos elementos da teoria crítico-estética de Theodor Adorno. Para isso, lançamos as seguintes questões: Em plena era digital, ainda faz sentido pensar na experiência formativa da arte? É possível desmistificar as tecnologias na educação pela reconstrução estética de significados? Como pensar a dimensão expressiva da educação no âmbito da instrumentalidade? Por meio de um estudo hermenêutico, buscamos compreender e repensar as tecnologias, discutindo uma mediação crítica do universo da arte na educação, enquanto gesto reflexivo, intercâmbio dialógico e emancipatório, ao mesmo tempo possível e bloqueado pelas relações opostas e intensas da atualidade.
Prevalence of depressive symptoms among elderly women from a Center of Reference and Care for the Elderly in the city of Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Piani Mayara Chaves ,   Universidade de Passo Fundo, Brazil, Alves Ana Luisa Sant´Anna , Bervian Juliane , Graeff Daniela Bertol , Pancotte Julia , Doring Marlene , Dalmolin Bernadete Maria ,   Universidade de Passo Fundo, Brazil,   Universidade de Passo Fundo, Brazil,   Universidade de Passo Fundo, Brazil,   Universidade de Passo Fundo, Brazil
Published: January 2017

Abstract Objective: To analyze depressive symptoms and factors associated with this pathology among elderly women. Method: A cross-sectional study nested in the longitudinal study of the Care and Reference Center for the Elderly of the Universidade de Passo Fundo (Passo Fundo University) in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, was carried out. Standardized questionnaires, pre-coded with sociodemographic information, were applied. The Geriatric Depression Scale was used to assess the outcome of depression. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to evaluate the level of physical activity and parameters of Body Mass Index were used to assess nutritional status. The chi-squared test or the Fisher exact Test were applied to verify the association between outcome and exposure. Results: 313 elderly women were assessed. They were aged from 60 to 89 years, and most (284 - 91.3%) belonged to economic classes B and C. Depression was present in 22 (7.1%) of the elderly women. In bivariate analysis, depression was associated with non-white elderly women (14.6%; p=0.039) who were classified as insufficiently active (10.6%; p=0.033). Conclusion: The results indicate the need to encourage the elderly to perform physical activities to contribute to the prevention of geriatric depression.
Prevalence of falls and evaluation of mobility among institutionalized elderly persons
Authors: Ferreira Lidiane Maria de Brito Macedo ,   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, Jerez-Roig Javier , Andrade Fabienne Louise Juvêncio Paes de , Oliveira Nayara Priscila Dantas de , Araújo José Rodolfo Torres de , Lima Kenio Costa de ,   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Published: January 2017

Abstract Objective: The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence of falls among institutionalized elderly persons and identify associated factors. Method: A cross-sectional study of elderly residents of Care Facilities For the Elderly in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, was carried out. The elderly persons could walk independently and did not have severe cognitive impairment. Data was obtained about the institution and socio-demographic and health information was collected. A physical examination was performed to evaluate frailty, mobility and balance (Timed up and go, Berg Balance Scale, Gait speed and Sitting-rising Test - SRT). Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-squared Test for a 5% significance level. Results: Sixty-three elderly persons were within the search criteria. Of these 22.2% had fallen in the past year. Only the SRT was associated with these falls. Conclusion: It was concluded that the studied population has a low prevalence of falls, and the ability to perform less than 5 repetitions in the SRT was associated with episodes of falling.
Desenvolvimento da fala e alimentação infantil: possíveis implicações
Authors: Vieira Victor Costa Alves Medeiros ,   Universidade Federal de Pernambuco,  Brazil, Araújo Cláudia Marina Tavares de , Jamelli Sílvia Regina
Published: January 2017

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar a associação entre hábito alimentar e desenvolvimento da fala em crianças pré-escolares. Métodos: estudo do tipo caso-controle, com amostra constituída por 273 crianças matriculadas nos Centros Municipais de Educação Infantil da cidade do Recife. Foi pesquisada a associação do desfecho com variáveis referentes a características socioeconômicas, hábitos de sucção nutritiva e não nutritiva e desenvolvimento do sistema estomatognático. Foram utilizados os softwares STATA/SE 9.0 e Excel 2007 para calcular a medida de risco, OddsRatio, o intervalo de confiança de 95% e o valor de p≤0,05. Para verificar a existência de associação, aplicou-se o teste qui-quadrado para variáveis categóricas. Resultados: no que se refere às alterações de fala, verificou-se associação significante no sexo masculino. Já os hábitos de sucção não se associaram significantemente com o desfecho estudado. Com relação ao sistema estomatognático, registra-se associação significante às alterações de fala, principalmente no que concerne à postura habitual de lábios e língua, assim como com a presença de oclusopatias. Não houve associação significante entre a variável de consistência alimentar e o evento estudado. Conclusão: a consistência alimentar demonstrou associação significante com variáveis que impactam na fisiologia adequada do sistema estomatognático, em termos de órgãos fonoarticulatórios e desempenho de funções, podendo-se inferir que padrão alimentar e fala constituem ponto de convergência na saúde infantil.
Mastigação e deglutição de crianças e adolescentes obesos
Authors: Souza Noemia Caroline de ,   Universidade Federal de São Paulo,  Brazil, Guedes Zelita Caldeira Ferreira ,   Universidade Federal de São Paulo,  Brazil
Published: January 2017

RESUMO Objetivo: caracterizar o perfil miofuncional orofacial de crianças e adolescentes com obesidade comparados a um grupo de eutróficos e verificar quais aspectos influenciam as funções de mastigação e deglutição. Métodos: foram avaliados os órgãos do sistema estomatognático, a mastigação e a deglutição aplicando o protocolo de Avaliação Miofuncional Orofacial com Escores Expandidos (AMIOFE-E) em 50 indivíduos do sexo feminino e masculino, com idades entre 9 e 18 anos, atendidos em um ambulatório de Nutrologia. Eles foram divididos em dois grupos, o grupo pesquisa, de obesos, e o grupo controle, de eutróficos. Os testes estatísticos utilizados foram: análise de variância (ANOVA), Teste Exato de Fisher, Intervalo de Confiança para Média e Coeficiente da Variação. Resultados: os obesos, quando comparados aos eutróficos, apresentaram pior desempenho nos aspectos de tonicidade e mobilidade de bochechas e na deglutição (p<0,05), sendo que 71% dos indivíduos com redução da tonicidade apresentaram deglutições múltiplas contra 25% dos indivíduos eutróficos. Além disso, 68% das crianças e adolescentes obesos dessa pesquisa apresentaram mastigação bilateral alternada. Conclusão: as crianças e adolescentes obesos estudados nessa pesquisa apresentaram maior ocorrência de alterações miofuncionais orofaciais quando comparados aos eutróficos em relação à tonicidade e mobilidade de bochechas e na deglutição. Nesta pesquisa também houve associação estatística entre a redução da tonicidade de bochechas das crianças e adolescentes obesos e a presença de deglutições múltiplas durante a deglutição.
Palavras-estímulo favorecedoras para o tratamento do desvio fonológico em onset simples
Authors: Brancalioni Ana Rita ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Maria,  Brazil, Keske-Soares Márcia
Published: January 2017

RESUMO Objetivos: propor e analisar listas com palavras-estímulo em contextos linguísticos favorecedores para segmentos-alvo na posição de onset simples, utilizando um padrão de programação para pontuar o nível de favorecimento dessas palavras. Métodos: foi desenvolvido um padrão de programação, em linguagem Java, para determinar a pontuação das palavras-estímulo, que considerou o somatório dos pesos atribuídos às variáveis linguísticas: posição na palavra, tonicidade, número de sílabas, contexto precedente e contexto seguinte, para cada segmento-alvo. Foram utilizadas 748 palavras para elaboração de listas de palavras-estímulo para cada segmento-alvo. Todas as palavras-estímulo tiveram sua pontuação de favorecimento calculada a partir do padrão de programação e classificadas quanto ao nível de favorecimento. Resultados: verificou-se que as palavras-estímulo classificadas como favorecedoras (PEF) foram as que alcançaram maior pontuação, uma vez que contemplaram os contextos mais favorecedores para produção do segmento-alvo. Contudo não foi necessário que todos os contextos favorecedores fossem privilegiados para as palavras serem classificadas como PEF. Conclusão: o padrão de programação desenvolvido foi eficiente para pontuar o nível de favorecimento das palavras-estímulo. Além disso, deve haver uma preferência por palavras-estímulo favorecedoras, ou que alcançam maior pontuação, porém nem sempre essas palavras são as mais adequadas para o tratamento de qualquer sistema fonológico desviante.
Is alternate rapid maxillary expansion and constriction an effective protocol in the treatment of Class III malocclusion? A systematic review
Authors: Pithon Matheus Melo , Santos Nathalia de Lima , Santos Camila Rangel Barreto dos , Baião Felipe Carvalho Souza , Pinheiro Murilo Costa Rangel , Matos Neto Manoel , Souza Ianderlei Andrade , Paula Rafael Pereira de
Published: January 2017

ABSTRACT Introduction: the treatment of Class III malocclusion in early age is one of the greatest challenges for orthodontists, and the establishment of more effective treatment method is a constant concern for these professionals. Thus, the objective of this systematic review is to verify the effectiveness of the therapy protocol for alternate rapid maxillary expansion and constriction (Alt-RAMEC) in the early treatment of Class III malocclusion. Methods: searches were performed in the following electronic databases: Cochrane Library, Medline (EBSCO and PubMed), SciELO, LILACS and Scopus. The following inclusion criteria were used: in vivo studies conducted with early intervention (patient in craniofacial development phase) with the use of the Alt-RAMEC protocol. Reviews, case reports, editorials, and studies with syndromic patients or under use of systemic drug were excluded. Duplicates were also excluded. The studies were assessed for methodological quality using the Cochrane tool for assessment of risk of bias, and classified as high or low risk of bias. Results: 53 articles were found. Duplicates exclusion was thus performed and 35 articles remained. After inclusion analysis, only 5 matched the criteria. Two articles were classified as low risk of bias and three as high risk of bias. It was observed that the Alt-RAMEC enable protraction in less time and with better results, promoting greater effectiveness in the protraction treatment of Class III malocclusion. Conclusions: Although there is positive evidence of the effectiveness of early treatment with the Alt-RAMEC protocol in patients with Class III malocclusion, further studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness using long-term methodology.
Analysis of reliability, accuracy, sensitivity and predictive value of a subjective method to classify facial pattern in adults
Authors: Queiroz Gilberto Vilanova , Rino Neto José , Paiva João Batista de , Capelozza Filho Leopoldino
Published: January 2017

ABSTRACT Introduction: Craniofacial pattern diagnosis is vital in Orthodontics, as it influences decision-making regarding treatment options and prognosis. Capelozza Filho proposed a subjective method for facial classification comprising five patterns: I, II, III, Long Face and Short Face. Objective: To investigate the accuracy of a subjective classification method of facial patterns applied to adults. Methods: A sample consisting of 52 adults was used for this study. Frontal and lateral view photographs were taken with subjects at rest position, including frontal smile. Lateral cephalometric radiographs were organized in a PowerPoint® presentation and submitted to 20 raters. Method performance was assessed by examining reproducibility with Kappa test and calculating accuracy, sensitivity and positive predictive values, for which 70% was set as critical value. The gold standard of the classification was personally set by the author of the method. Results: Reproducibility was considered moderate (Kappa = 0.501); while accuracy, sensitivity and positive predictive values yielded similar results, but below 70%. Conclusions: The subjective method of facial classification employed in the present study still needs to have its morphological criteria improved in order to be used to discriminate the five facial patterns.
DEMANDA SOCIAL, PLANEJAMENTO E DIREITO À EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA: UMA ANÁLISE DA REDE ESTADUAL DE ENSINO PAULISTA NA TRANSIÇÃO 2015-2016
Authors: Cássio Fernando Luiz , Crochik Leonardo , Pierro Maria Clara Di , Stoco Sergio
Published: January 2017

RESUMO: Este texto procurou contribuir com o debate contemporâneo a respeito dos modelos de gestão da educação pública, apresentando dados empíricos e análises sobre a política recente de atendimento à demanda escolar do governo estadual de São Paulo. Demonstra que, embora reflexos da redução da fecundidade em coortes da população em idade de escolarização obrigatória possam ser observados, as matrículas nas escolas públicas estaduais tendem à estabilidade, não havendo retração de procura que justifique o fechamento de ciclos e unidades escolares pretendidos pela reorganização escolar proposta em 2015 e suspensa após protestos estudantis. Reúne, também, evidências de que a lógica que presidiu a reorganização continua vigente na gestão da demanda. A análise da evolução do tamanho das turmas entre 2015 e 2016 revela aumento do número de alunos por classe em todas as etapas da educação básica, em contradição com diretrizes do Conselho Nacional de Educação e em detrimento das condições de ensino e aprendizagem reivindicadas por estudantes e educadores.
Quality of clonal plants of Piptocarpha angustifolia in different renewable substrates and seasons of the year
Authors: Stuepp Carlos André ,   Universidade Federal do Paraná,  Brazil, Wendling Ivar , Koehler Henrique Soares , Zuffellato-Ribas Katia Christina ,   Embrapa Florestas,  Brazil
Published: January 2017

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of different compositions of renewable substrates and seasons of the year on the quality of Piptocarpha angustifolia clonal plants. The experiment was carried out in a completely randomized design in a 4x6 factorial arrangement (four seasons x six substrate compositions). The analyzed substrates were: S1, commercial substrate with pine bark and coconut fiber base (CF); S2, carbonized rice husk (CRH); S3, fibrous and grainy CF; S4, 50% CF and 50% CRH; S5, 30% CF and 70% CRH; and S6, 70% CF and 30% CRH. Minicuttings of 8±1 cm were planted in tubes of 110 cm3 and placed in a greenhouse, during the four seasons of the year. The evaluated variables were: survival and number of roots at 70 days; survival and emission of shoots at 100 days; rooting, shoot height, stem diameter, and their ratios; easiness of removal from tubes; aggregation to the substrate; and multiplication rate at 130 days. The highest CRH/CF ratio favored the development of better-quality plants, and S5 was the most adequate substrate. Spring is more favorable to the survival and quality of cuttings, and, together with summer, favors the highest multiplication rates. The S5 substrate has better physical and chemical quality and improves P. angustifolia clonal plants.