bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ASTHMA IN BRAZILIAN ADOLESCENTS: NATIONAL ADOLESCENT SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SURVEY (PENSE-2012)
Authors: Elias Bianca Caroline , Silva Janiquelli Barbosa , Mais Laís Amaral , Warkentin Sarah , Konstantyner Tulio , Solé Dirceu
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify factors associated with asthma in Brazilian adolescents. Methods: Cross-sectional study based on data from the 2012 National Adolescent School-based Health Survey (PeNSE), a Brazilian survey applied by a self-reported questionnaire in a representative sample of 9th-grade students. Descriptive and inferential analysis was made based on the demographic, socioeconomic, clinical, food consumption and environmental characteristics potentially associated with asthma. Adolescents who presented wheezing in the last 12 months were considered asthmatic. A multiple logistic regression model was adjusted for confounding factors. Significance was defined as p≤0.05. Results: A total of 106,983 adolescents were studied. The prevalence of asthma was 23.2%. The final model was composed of 11 variables that were independently associated with asthma: female sex (OR=1.17), <14 years old (OR=1.12), not living with parents (OR=1.06), the highest number of days consuming ultra-processed foods (OR=1.16), lunch or dinner time without presence of parents or guardians (OR=1.13), meals in front of the TV or while studying (OR=1.18), not having breakfast frequently (OR=1.22), having smoked cigarettes (OR=1.36), having tried alcoholic beverage (OR=1.37), having used illicit drugs (OR=1.29) and having sought health care in the last year (OR=1.67). Conclusions: The results of the present study reinforce the multifactorial characteristic of asthma diagnosis. Prevention and control strategies should focus on groups of adolescents living in inadequate conditions when it comes to family dynamics, food consumption and behavior (drug use).
Patrimônio Afro-Brasileiro no Contexto da Educação Escolar Quilombola
Authors: Monteiro Elaine , Reis Maria Clareth Gonçalves
Published: July 2019

Resumo: Este artigo propõe reflexões sobre infâncias quilombolas, no plural. Parte da concepção de quilombo para discutir valores que fundamentam relações de cuidado e de educação da infância e afirmam a identidade negra. Infâncias quilombolas do estado do Rio de Janeiro, campo de atuação e de pesquisa das autoras, e transformações ocorridas na inserção das crianças no jongo como afirmação da identidade quilombola são apresentadas como contribuição às reflexões. Finalmente, tomando por base marcos legais no campo da educação, esta pesquisa problematiza desafios colocados à implementação das Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a Educação Escolar Quilombola e discute a educação quilombola como dever e direito de memória e de afirmação da identidade negra.
Development of a health literacy instrument related to diabetic foot
Authors: Sousa Árlen Almeida Duarte de , Quintão André Luiz Almeida , Brito Ana Monique Gomes , Ferreira Raquel Conceição , Martins Andréa Maria Eleutério de Barros Lima
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT Objective: To develop and verify the validity, reliability and interpretability of an assessment instrument of the Health Literacy regarding Diabetic Foot (HLDF). Method: Methodological study among people with diabetes enrolled in Family Health Strategy (FHS) program, composed of eight phases: selection of participants; development of LSPD; verification of content validity by the committee of experts; pre-test (n=20); reliability estimation (n=62): Cronbach's alpha (CA), Kappa (K) and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), satisfactory results (≥0.60); estimation of concurrent validity (n=62); interpretability of scores: range from 0-18, if ≤14 HLDF inadequate; hypothesis test (multiple logistic regression): OR/IC95% in a sample estimated for infinite population, using SPSS. Results: The HLDF has adequate and fast application, being relevant as to its content and to the construct that proposes to evaluate. About the reliability CA=0.73, two items presented Kappa<0.60, ICC=0.79. About the concurrent validity, there was correlation between the HLDF and schooling (rs=0.647; p=0.000). Interpretability: 50.2% (n=112) presented inadequate HLDF. The younger ones presented lower levels of inadequate HLDF (0.96/0.93-0.99); as to those with lower scholarship (1.15/1.06-1.25) and lower family income (1.01/1.00-1.01) presented higher levels of inadequate HLDF. Conclusion and implications for practice: The HLDF was considered as valid, reliable and interpretable. The HLDF can identify people with more effective educational strategies needs.
Mediation as prevention of judicialization of health: narratives of judiciary and health subjects
Authors: Oliveira Maria dos Remédios Mendes , Soares Rackynelly Alves Sarmento , Sousa Maria Fátima de , Mendonça Ana Valéria Machado , Delduque Maria Célia
Published: July 2019

Abstract Objective: To analyze the phenomenon of judicialization for health mediation and prevention of judicial demands. Methods: Exploratory and explanatory mixed study, from 2017 to 2018, with a non-probabilistic sample. We used two structured interview scripts, one to the municipal health secretaries and another to the judges from the Public Treasury of the Brazilian territory. In common, the meaning of judicialization and mechanisms for resolution. For the 162 secretaries: reasons for the judicialization, alternatives for resolution and more demanded inputs; for the 40 judges, the legal basis. Results: 77.5% of the judges resorted to support in the legal actions; 77.5% of the districts do not count on mediation of sanitary conflicts; 65.4% of the municipalities have a group for mediation. The annual expense with the judicialization varies from less than R$ 100 thousand to more than one million. Conclusion: Despite the support for decisions and mediation groups, the judicialization of health centers enlarge courts and has an impact on the budget of municipalities and commit itself to the actions in primary health care.
Pub Talk: participation, education and men’s health promotion
Authors: Santos Francisco Nilson Paiva dos , Baldissera Vanessa Denardi Antoniassi , Toledo Renata Ferraz de
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the execution process of dialogical actions of a socio-educational group called “Pub Talk”, created by professionals of the Paraisópolis II Basic Health Unit, recognizing challenges related to men’s health. Method: Comprehensive evaluative research, which parameters were conceptual aspects of the Nola Pender’s model. Interviews were conducted with the professionals and the focus group with men participating in the Group, analyzing three components of this model: individual experiences and characteristics; feelings and knowledge about the behavior one wants to achieve; desirable health promotion behavior. Results: The group is a self-care guiding intervention; values scientific and popular knowledge, with protagonism of those involved; covers the prevention of disease and changes of habits; has different perceptions regarding the structural and technical aspects of the meetings. Conclusion: Dialogic actions contributed to the promotion of the health of the participants by favoring the (re)cognition of determinants of their health and living conditions.
Characterization of people with hemato-oncological diseases admitted to an emergency unit
Authors: Beck Jéssica Luíza , Cogo Silvana Bastos , Eberhardt Thaís Dresch , Reisdorfer Ariele Priebe , Gomes Tais Falcão , Perlini Nara Marilene Oliveira Girardon
Published: July 2019

Abstract Objectives: To identify the demographic and clinical profile and the reasons for seeking care of people with hemato-oncological diseases attended at an emergency unit. Methods: This descriptive, correlational, quantitative study was carried in the emergency unit of a general teaching hospital in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with a sample of 65 patients with hemato-oncological diseases. Simple descriptive statistics were used for the evaluation of the data. Results: There was a predominance of males (61.5%), with a mean age of 63.4 ± 1.7 years, of white skin color (95.4%), with incomplete elementary education (55.4%) and married (53.8%). There was a high rate of patients with cancer receiving end-of-life care (52.3%), a prevalence of palliative care (55.4%), with the outcome most observed being discharge from the unit (52.3%). According to the primary site of the cancer, a predominance of lymphomas and leukemias was observed (30.8%). Regarding the reason for attending the unit, pain (41.5%) was the most prevalent symptom. Conclusion and implications for practice: Identifying these characteristics can contribute to nursing care for patients with hemato-oncological diseases, considering the specificity of this care and the care practice in emergency units.
Adulterants in crack cocaine in Brazil
Authors: Ribeiro Marcelo , Trevizol Alisson Paulino , Frajzinger Rosana , Ribeiro Ariadne , Speierl Hannelore , Pires Luciana , Andraus Maristela , Tsanaclis Lolita , Alonso Ana Leonor Sala , Cordeiro Quirino , Laranjeira Ronaldo
Published: July 2019

Abstract Introduction Brazil is the world’s biggest consumer of crack cocaine, and dependence is a major public health issue. This is the first study to investigate the prevalence of potentially harmful adulterants present in hair samples from Brazilian patients with crack cocaine dependence. Method We evaluated adulterants in hair samples extracted by convenience from 100 patients admitted at the 48 hour-observation unit of Centro de Referência de Álcool, Tabaco e Outras Drogas (CRATOD), Brazil’s largest center for addiction treatment. A cross-sectional analysis was performed with the data obtained. Results Adulterants were found in 97% of the analyzed hair samples. The most prevalent adulterant was lidocaine (92%), followed by phenacetin (69%) and levamisole (31%). Conclusion Adulterants were widely prevalent in hair samples from crack users treated at CRATOD: at least one adulterant was present in virtually all the hair samples collected. This points to a need to monitor adverse effects in the clinical setting in order to provide this high-risk group of patients with prompt and effective care related to the acute and chronic complications associated with these adulterants.
Notificações de violência relacionadas ao trabalho e vigilância em saúde do trabalhador: rompendo a invisibilidade
Authors: Pintor Eliana Aparecida da Silva , Garbin Andréia De Conto
Published: July 2019

Resumo Introdução: a Política Nacional de Saúde do Trabalhador e da Trabalhadora prevê o replanejamento de ações em saúde do trabalhador a partir do reconhecimento das violências relacionadas ao trabalho. Objetivos: descrever o processo de notificação de violências relacionadas ao trabalho como ferramenta para investigação e intervenção em saúde do trabalhador e as ações decorrentes, por meio de vigilância em saúde do trabalhador, desenvolvidas pelo Centro de Referência em Saúde do Trabalhador (Cerest) de São Bernardo do Campo/SP, no período de 2009 a 2016. Métodos: relato descritivo da atuação do Cerest com base em revisão documental e dados secundários de notificações de violências relacionadas ao trabalho e apresentação e discussão de três ações de vigilância em saúde do trabalhador centradas em aspectos psicossociais. Resultados: as notificações operaram como ferramentas que possibilitaram transformar dados em informações e conhecimento crítico para ação. As vigilâncias foram motivadas por queixas de assédio moral feitas por trabalhadores acidentados em metalúrgica; denúncia e notificações referentes ao adoecimento de trabalhadores em teleatendimento; denúncias de trabalhadores com deficiências em um supermercado. Conclusão: as informações deram visibilidade aos problemas dos trabalhadores e possibilitaram planejamento, pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), de ações preventivas de enfrentamento à violência e a aspectos psicossociais relacionados ao trabalho.
INSTITUCIONALIZAÇÃO DO SISTEMA PARTIDÁRIO: MESMAS DIMENSÕES, OUTRAS INTERPRETAÇÕES
Authors: Arquer Monize , Vasquez Vitor
Published: July 2019

O presente trabalho problematiza o conceito de institucionalização do sistema partidário desenvolvido por Mainwaring e Scully (1995). Buscamos demonstrar que certos aspectos teóricos e operacionais desse conceito podem levar a interpretações espúrias sobre o funcionamento e a durabilidade dos sistemas partidários e regimes democráticos nos quais estão inseridos. Para isso, analisamos as quatro condições propostas pelos autores com base na disputa para o cargo legislativo municipal, a arena mais desagregada do sistema político brasileiro, o que aumenta o número de observações. Criticamos tanto as análises comparativas, que mensuram o conceito elaborado pelos autores de maneira unidimensional, quanto aquelas análises que desconsideram características particulares de cada país. Por fim, tomamos os nossos dados empíricos como referência para demonstrar que o sistema partidário brasileiro pode ser considerado estável.
Tomato grafting on rootstock of Jilo, Cocona and Jurubeba
Authors: Guimarães Marcelo de A , Garcia Manuel Filipe N , Tello Jean Paulo de J , Lemos Neto Hozano de S , Lima Neto Benedito P , Rabelo Janiquelle da S
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT Grafting has been considered an important tool to produce tomato in adverse environments. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop grafting protocols for tomato on rootstocks of Jilo, Cocona and Jurubeba. The work was carried out in a randomized block design, in a factorial scheme (3x2) + 1 with three grafting methods (slant-cut grafting, cleft grafting and splice grafting), combined with two graft ages and rootstocks (depending on the species), and the control. The rootstocks for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cv. Santa Clara were: 1) Jilo (S. gilo) cv. Comprido Grande Rio; 2) Cocona (S. sessiliflorum) and 3) Jurubeba (S. jamaicense). The methods were individually studied and the graft length (GL); chlorophyll ‘a’ and chlorophyll ‘b’ in pre and post-grafting; graft diameter (GD), pre-grafting and tissue union of the grafted individuals through the assignment of grades were evaluated. Seven days after grafting, evaluations of grafted plants were performed. It was possible to establish a grafting protocol for all the combinations. The rootstock of Cocona provided greater vigor to ‘Santa Clara’ tomato graft. The cleft grafting technique can be indicated as the most effective for tomato grafting on the studied Solanaceae species.
Visual quality and waste of fresh vegetables and herbs in a typical retail market in Brazil
Authors: Lana Milza M , Moita Antônio W
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT Because of high perishability, leafy vegetables and fresh herbs are transported to the market soon after harvest. It is very likely that most of the damage due to inadequate handling at the farm and during transport will result in food discard only later in the retail market or in the household. Inadequate handling and marketing strategies in the store are expected to further contribute to waste. The study was designed to address the following questions: 1) what is the visual quality of leafy vegetables and fresh herbs received in the retail market; 2) what is the volume of discard of this produce in the retail market 3) what are the main causes of discard and 4) how these variables are influenced by the vegetable species, the suppliers and the stores evaluated. The study was conducted in 4 stores of a regional supermarket chain in Federal District, Brazil, for a period of 6 months. We evaluated: 1) number of produce items received and discarded; 2) visual quality of produce at reception and 3) cause of discard. The operations in each store were described based on observations and discussion with the store staff. When considering the sum of all produce, the discard (expressed as units per day and corrected for quantity purchased) was influenced by all the factors studied, namely store, supplier and day of the week. Delivery of produce with any signs of wilting and yellowing was negligible but produce with bruised and old leaves which should have been trimmed in the farm were frequent. Visual quality was important to determine shelf life and preference by the consumer but how important it was depended on other factors such as the vegetable or herb considered and the workflow in the store. The discard varied from 8.7% to 97.0% of the number of units purchased. Smaller waste volume was observed for spring onion, parsley, coriander, collard, leek and green leaf lettuce. Waste volume equal to or above 50% was observed for baby romaine lettuce, broad-leaved endive, wild chicory, mustard greens, sage and thyme. The vegetables and fresh herbs discard in the Brazilian retail market is in great measure the result of technological constraints together with bad management practices in the store. The implications of this situation for the definitions of food waste and food loss are discussed.
Combinations of distance measures and clustering algorithms in pepper germplasm characterization
Authors: Gomes Gisely Paula , Baba Viviane Yumi , Santos Odair P dos , Sudré Cláudia P , Bento Cintia dos S , Rodrigues Rosana , Gonçalves Leandro SA
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT Characterization and evaluation of genotypes conserved in the germplasm banks have become of great importance due to gradual loss of genetic variability and search for more adapted and productive genotypes. This can be obtained through several ways, generating quantitative and qualitative data. Joint analysis of those variables may be considered a strategy for an accurate germplasm characterization. In this study we aimed to evaluate different clustering techniques for characterization and evaluation of Capsicum spp. accessions using combinations of specific measures for quantitative and qualitative variables. A collection of 56 Capsicum spp. accessions was characterized based on 25 morphoagronomic descriptors. Six quantitative distances were used [A1) average of the range-standardized absolute difference (Gower), A2) Pearson correlation, A3) Kulczynski, A4) Canberra, A5) Bray-Curtis, and A6) Morisita] combined with distance for qualitative data [Simple Coincidence (B1)]. Clustering analyses were performed using agglomerative hierarchical methods (Ward, the nearest neighbor, the farthest neighbor, UPGMA and WPGMA). All combined distances were highly correlated. UPGMA clustering was the most efficient through cophenetic correlation and 2-norm analyses, showing a concordance between the two methods. Six clusters were considered an ideal number by UPGMA clustering, in which Gower distance showed a better adjustment for clustering. Most combined distances using UPGMA clustering allowed the separation of the accessions in relation to species, using both quantitative and qualitative data, which could be an alternative for simultaneous joint analysis, aiming to compare different clusters.
Phosphorus sources associated with organic compound in broccoli production and soil chemical attributes
Authors: Cardoso Antonio Ismael Inácio , Silva Priscilla Nátaly de L , Colombari Lidiane F , Lanna Natália BL , Fernandes Dirceu M
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT Phosphorus is a finite natural resource and the use of gradual-release phosphate sources, associated with an organic compound may favor a more rational use of this nutrient, since organic matter protects P from soil fixation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of phosphorus sources application, associated with organic compound at planting, on single inflorescence type broccoli production and soil chemical properties at the end of the cycle. Eight treatments were evaluated, in a 4 x 2 factorial scheme, using four phosphorus sources [thermophosphate (TM), natural phosphate (NP), reactive natural phosphate (RNP) and triple superphosphate (TSP)]; in the presence (55 t ha-1) and absence of organic compound Visafértil® at planting. The experimental design was randomized blocks, with four replicates. TSP source presented higher P contents. TM source showed, in the absence of organic compound, higher pH and contents of organic matter, Ca, Mg, SB and V%. In the presence of organic compound, NP source provided higher contents of organic matter and K. The addition of organic compound increased pH and resulted in higher contents of P, K, Ca, SB, CEC and V%. The presence of organic compound favored higher productivity for the sources TM, NP and TSP. Among these sources, TSP provided the highest production both in the presence or absence of organic compound, considering that NP source was the only one which did not differ from TSP for inflorescence fresh weight and productivity, both in the presence and in the absence of organic compound. We concluded that TSP and NP are the best P sources, associated with the application of organic compound.
Citrus pulp-based supplement reduces the detrimental effects of high grazing pressure on the performance of beef cattle under a rotational system of Urochloa brizantha
Authors: Costa Diogo Fleury Azevedo , Da Silva Sila Carneiro , Bittar Carla Maris , Takiya CaioSeiti , Dórea João Ricardo Reboucas , Del Valle Tiago Antonio , Malafaia Pedro , Santos Flavio Augusto Portela
Published: July 2019

SUMMARY The objectives were to evaluate the performance of bull calves under two grazing strategies and the use of energy supplementation in a rotational system of marandu palisade grass (Urochloa brizantha) and to assess the morphological and chemical composition of the grass. Eighty eight-month-old bulls of 224 ± 2.4 kg body weight (BW) were used in a completely randomized block design in a 2×2 factorial arrangement of two post-grazing heights (i.e.10 cm or 15 cm) and of a citrus pulp-based supplement (i.e. 72% total digestible nutrients) fed daily at 0 or 6 g/kg BW. Initial grazing height was set at 25 cm with variable grazing intervals and stocking rate adjustments used to control the grazing heights. Statistical analyses were performed using the SAS Mixed procedure. Significance was set at 0.05. Forage data from 12 pre-determined paddocks showed no differences in forage mass (FM) and morphological composition at pre-grazing, but greater post-grazing FM and shorter grazing interval in pastures managed at 15 cm. Higher grazing pressure resulted in lowest BW gains for non-supplemented bulls in the 10 cm treatment. The use of an energy supplement and 15 cm postgrazing height resulted in the greatest BW gains; however, combination of10 cm post-grazing height and energy supplementation allowed greater stocking rates. Under high grazing pressure, supplementary feed overcame the normal limitations, and high gains were achieved.
HS Cal software for the calibration of the Hargreaves-Samani equation
Authors: Ferreira Lucas Borges , Cunha Fernando França da , Sediyama Gilberto Chohaku , Campos Flavio Bastos
Published: July 2019

Abstract: The objective of this work was to develop a software (HS Cal) to calibrate the Hargreaves-Samani equation for specific periods of the year, in global, seasonal, and monthly time scales, as well as to compare the performance of calibrated and non-calibrated equations. The software was developed in order to use raw data provided by Banco de Dados Meteorológicos para Ensino e Pesquisa (BDMEP). All calibrations outperformed the original Hargreaves-Samani equation, especially with the use of seasonal and monthly calibrations. The HS Cal software can easily calibrate the Hargreaves-Samani equation, allowing the identification of the best form of this equation for a given site.
Recirculating system using biological aerated filters on tambaqui fingerling farming
Authors: Lima Jô de Farias , Montagner Daniel , Duarte Sting Silva , Yoshioka Eliane Tie Oba , Dias Márcia Kelly Reis , Tavares-Dias Marcos
Published: July 2019

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate a recirculating aquaculture system using biological aerated filters in tanks for tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) fingerlings farming, with two initial stocking densities (1.4 and 2.5 kg m-3). The biofilters had similar materials (media) and the same granulometric standards, but inverted orders of the media (classic and inverted). The following were monitored for 90 days: water quality; zootechnical, parasitological, and hematological parameters; and hematimetric indices. Water temperature, oxygen levels, pH, electrical conductivity, and dissolved solids concentration were compatible with tambaqui farming and did not differ between the different biofilters and densities. The ammonia and nitrite value was associated with the stocking densities and not with biofilter. The zootechnical and hematological parameters and the hematimetric indices evaluated were not influenced either by the type of biofilter or by the stocking densities. Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, Anacanthorus spathulatus, Notozothecium janauachensis, and Mymarothecium boegeri were the parasites found. The aerated, classical, and inverted biological filters have similar efficiency in maintaining water quality parameters for tambaqui fingerling farming.
“Ser alguien”: motivaciones de estudiantes con Necesidades Especiales en Enseñanza Secundaria técnico profesional
Authors: Ramos Marcela Salazar , Menéndez Pedro Quiroga , Neira Ximena Risco
Published: July 2019

Resumen El siguiente artículo aborda los resultados de un estudio cualitativo efectuado en colegios técnico-profesionales de Santiago de Chile, cuyo objetivo fue indagar en las motivaciones y expectativas de estudiantes con Necesidades Educativas Especiales (NEE) para estudiar una carrera técnica. La enseñanza media técnico profesional ha sido tradicionalmente connotada como un camino más directo al empleo y en la que subyace el supuesto de que es casi la única o principal posibilidad educativa para estratos populares. La muestra se compuso de 37 estudiantes de ambos géneros, de tercer y cuarto año, socioeconómicamente vulnerables, que presentaban alguna NEE y que eran atendidos por los programas de integración escolar (PIE) de sus respectivos colegios. El análisis de datos operó a través del Método de Comparación Constante, que codificó y refinó categorías hasta acceder a comprensiones teóricas emergentes. Los resultados muestran que los estudiantes perciben sus entornos escolares como integradores y protectores ante sus situaciones de discapacidad y necesidades especiales, valoran la formación técnica como una etapa que los puede proyectar eventualmente hacia la Educación Superior y sus expectativas se asocian a oportunidades de empleo y/o de estudios superiores. La evidencia sugiere que estamos ante algunos signos de cambio y adaptación del paradigma educativo, ya que gradualmente se transita desde esquemas compensatorios e integrativos hacia un diseño más inclusivo de la diversidad, lo que desde un enfoque de derechos debería impulsar el fortalecimiento de estrategias que superen la naturalizada oposición de normalidad/anormalidad que aún se aprecia en nuestros sistemas escolares.
Universalidade e essencialidade: elementos de um discurso matemático
Authors: Passos Lucas dos Santos , Ribeiro José Pedro Machado , Machado Vânia Lúcia
Published: July 2019

Resumo O presente artigo decorre de dados obtidos de nossa investigação de mestrado, finalizada em 2017, que buscou, na maior parte do tempo, estudar as tipologias de discursos no contexto de um subprojeto de matemática do Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação à Docência. Na investigação, constituiu-se um agrupamento específico de enunciados, em desenhos e comentários, de cinco alunos e alunas bolsistas, caracterizados pela referência efetiva às figuras do universo, do mundo e/ou da natureza. Assim, a partir desse recorte do corpus , este trabalho busca rastear o funcionamento discursivo das referidas formulações, tomando-se a matemática mesma como objeto referencial dos discursos. Para tanto, filiando-se a pressupostos foucaultianos, pretende-se realizar uma análise enunciativa do efetivamente dito por meio de uma descrição dos domínios verticais das produções enunciativas a fim de expor suas regras de formação a partir de sua dispersão matemática. No final, ver-se-á que os enunciados estudados se reportam a uma exterioridade regida por uma historicidade estrita, em que as figuras da natureza, do mundo e do universo funcionam em meio à disseminação dos vetores de essencialidade, totalidade e universalidade matemática. Desde tal dispersão, os enunciados são caracterizados por um exaustivo monismo e estruturalismo, em que os objetos sempre facultam absolutidade e universalidade e, nessas linhas, o fechamento estrutural do jogo discursivo mesmo.
Evaluación psicopedagógica basada en el juego en educación infantil: un análisis comparativo entre instrumentos
Authors: Cubas Marta Barcenilla , Levratto Valeria
Published: July 2019

Resumen La observación del juego es una excelente herramienta para obtener información sobre el desarrollo infantil y puede contribuir, en el proceso de evaluación psicopedagógica, al conocimiento de las necesidades educativas en edades tempranas. Sin embargo, la evaluación basada en el juego es una metodología poco desarrollada, que aún carece de la suficiente validación empírica, siendo los test estandarizados la herramienta más utilizada para determinar las necesidades educativas, a pesar de que se ha demostrado muy alejada de la vida cotidiana de los niños, poco motivante y que puede suponer una situación estresante para ellos. Incluso en los casos en que se consigue aplicar el test, dedicar un tiempo a observar cómo el niño juega y cómo interactúa con los demás durante el juego, ofrece una información muy valiosa, dada la fuerte implicación de éste en diferentes aspectos del desarrollo, algo bien documentado desde la psicología infantil. Los objetivos de este trabajo son: describir diferentes instrumentos de evaluación basada en el juego, detallando las áreas de evaluación, características y el procedimiento seguido, y realizar un estudio basado en el análisis comparativo entre varios instrumentos, mostrando semejanzas y diferencias, así como ventajas e inconvenientes para realizar una evaluación completa del desarrollo del niño. A lo largo del estudio se ha observado como los objetivos y procedimientos utilizados son muy diferentes, siendo necesaria una mayor investigación en el desarrollo de instrumentos de evaluación basada en el juego que permitan una evaluación global del desarrollo en el contexto educativo.
Socioeconomic profile and degree of satisfaction of patients attending Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinics of a University Institution
Authors: Costa Magali Angelica da , Carvente Claudia Teresa , Santos Virgínia Nascimento dos , Ferraz Maria Lucia Cardoso Gomes , Toledo Carlos Fischer de
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the degree of satisfaction and the socioeconomic profile of patients attending Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinics at a University institution linked to the Brazilian Unified Health System. Method: A researcher-administered questionnaire was applied during a structured interview in outpatient clinics. Results: Two hundred and forty (240) patients were included in the study (mean age of 53 years, 55% women). About 30% of the patients had incomplete elementary education, 25% had complete secondary education, and 53% were active workers. Approximately 87% attending the outpatient clinics were from the B2, C1 and C2 socioeconomic classes with an estimated family income of USD$275.00 to USD$825.00/month. Ninety-two percent (92%) of patients were satisfied with the care received; the items associated with a lower degree of satisfaction were facilities/comfort, cleanliness, and waiting time for consultation. No relationship was observed between socioeconomic profile and degree of satisfaction. Conclusion: Satisfaction surveys are important to identify opportunities for improving healthcare services, and it is incumbent upon managers, health professionals and even users to promote compliance with laws and decrees that seek to improve healthcare.
Musculoskeletal pain in undergraduate health students: prevalence and associated factors
Authors: Morais Bruna Xavier , Dalmolin Graziele de Lima , Andolhe Rafaela , Dullius Angela Isabel dos Santos , Rocha Laurelize Pereira
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the prevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal pain in undergraduate health students. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted with undergraduate students from a university in the south of Brazil between April and July 2017. The Brazilian version of the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire and a questionnaire for the characterization of students were used. Descriptive statistics, the chi-square test and Poisson regression were used for the analysis. Results: Participation of 792 undergraduate health students. The region of the vertebral column had a higher prevalence (74.9%) of musculoskeletal pain. The variables of female sex, age between 18 and 20 years, overweight, not having time for leisure, six or more daily hours of mobile phone use, having a clinical condition with medical diagnosis and attending the intermediate or final semesters of the course were associated with musculoskeletal pain. Conclusion: The high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain demonstrates the need for strategies aimed at preventing this aggravation still in the academic setting.
Plate with holes as shear connector in cold formed steel composite beams
Authors: AGUIAR O. P. , CALDAS R. B. , RODRIGUES F. C. , .BELLEI H. N
Published: July 2019

Abstract In search of an improved compatibility between cold-formed steel profiles and precast floor systems, this study proposes an alternative shear connector for cold-formed steel-concrete composite beams. This connector consists of a steel plate with holes placed longitudinally in the middle of the upper flange of the steel profile, aiming to maximize the support area for precast slabs during the assembly. The proposed solution was experimentally tested on I-beams under bending, composed by two cold-formed steel channels, connected to a reinforced concrete slab by the shear connector. The relative slip between the steel profile and concrete, vertical deflection of the beam, and strains at several locations of the composite section were measured. The results show that the proposed connector assures shear transfer at the interface of the composite section components and shows strength of the same magnitude as other commonly used connectors.
Numerical modeling of circular, square and rectangular concrete columns wrapped with FRP under concentric and eccentric load
Authors: OLIVEIRA D. S. , CARRAZEDO R.
Published: July 2019

Abstract In this paper, the finite element method was used for the numerical modeling of columns with square, rectangular and circular cross sections wrapped with FRP. The numerical modeling was successfully calibrated with the experimental data considering axial load, axial strain and transverse strain. The distribution of compressive stresses in the cross section of the column indicates that for centered load, circular cross sections have uniform distribution and for square and rectangular sections the effective confined concrete was defined by parabolas and concentrates next to the rounded corners. For eccentric load, the effective confined region moves to the most confined edge, thus, this does not reduce the gain for square and rectangular columns, but is unfavorable for circular columns.
Reliability analysis of built concrete dam
Authors: PIRES K. O. , BECK A. T. , BITTENCOURT T. N. , FUTAI M. M.
Published: July 2019

Abstract The conventional design of concrete gravity dams still follows the deterministic method, which does not directly quantify the effect of uncertainties on the safety of the structure. The theory of structural reliability allows the quantification of safety of these structures, from the quantification of the inherent uncertainties in resistance and loading parameters. This article illustrates application of structural reliability theory to the case study analysis of a built concrete gravity dam. Results show that reliability of the built structure is greater than that of the designed structure. The study compares reliability for design conditions, with the corresponding safety coefficients, illustrating a lack of linearity between safety coefficients and reliability. Furthermore, the study shows which are the failure modes and the design parameters with greater influence on dam safety.
Pervious concrete made with electric furnace slag (FEA): mechanical and hydraulic properties
Authors: SANDOVAL G. F. B. , GALOBARDES I. , DIAS C. , CAMPOS A. , TORALLES B. M.
Published: July 2019

Abstract The objective of this work is to make feasible the use of FEA slag instead of the conventional bulk aggregate in the pervious concrete (PC) production, reaching the minimum parameters required by NBR16416/2015 and ACI 522R-10. This substitution would minimize the use of natural aggregates, besides taking advantage of a residue that has no specific destination. In order to reach the objective, three FEAs with different grain sizes were chosen: 6-10 mm (A), 10-20 mm (B) and finally a mixture of the two previous ones (C) in the proportion 30-70 respectively. In order to evaluate its mechanical behavior, tests of compressive strength and flexural tensile tests were carried out, while the evaluation of the hydraulic behavior, porosity and constant head permeability test were performed. The compressive strength varies from 19-31MPa and 3-4MPa for flexural tensile strength was obtained. In hydraulic terms, the porosity varied from 15-20% and the permeability coefficient was 10-12mm/s. There is also a direct influence of grains of size less than 4.8 mm (small aggregate) on the compressive strength and permeability of PCs. At the end of the results, it was possible to establish a correlation between the compressive strength, the permeability and the percentage of grains inferior to 4.8mm (sand%), being this positive in relation to the studied variables, that is, the mechanical and hydraulics. Therefore, it has been concluded that the total substitution of conventional aggregates by FEA in CoPe manufacturing will comply with the minimum parameters of NBR 16416/2015.
Waste tires and the burning of sugarcane bagasse in the manufacture of concrete pavers (pavers)
Authors: ALTOÉ S. P. S. , SALES A. , MARTINS C. H.
Published: July 2019

Abstract The research developed has the purpose of analyzing the potential utilization of sugarcane bagasse ash and tire residue in the construction of pavers in replacement of the small aggregate, the natural sand. In order to achieve this objective, the methodology adopted includes steps such as: characterization of the residues to be used, preparation of pavers with different contents of partial replacement of small aggregates, determination of the main pavers characteristics (compressive strength, water absorption, abrasion resistance) . The results proved the viability of the substitution, and the optimum content for the manufacturing of the parts is 27%, being 25% of BCC and 2% of tires. The contribution of the research is focused on reducing the consumption of natural resources and the correct disposal of the residues studied.
Da construção de uma memória de santidade ao culto público: reflexões sobre a santidade do bispo Ordonho de Astorga (? - 1066)
Authors: Silva Andréia Cristina Lopes Frazão da
Published: July 2019

Resumo: A Diocese de Astorga, localizada no noroeste da Península Ibérica, foi estabelecida ainda no século III. A despeito da chegada dos suevos, da conquista visigoda, e, posteriormente, da presença muçulmana, este episcopado sobreviveu. Restaurada em meados do século IX, manteve, desde então, uma sucessão regular de bispos. Este artigo se detém no estudo de um desses prelados, Ordonho, que governou essa diocese no século XI. Ele é lembrado em sua Sé como santo no dia 23 de fevereiro. O objetivo central deste artigo é discutir o reconhecimento social deste prelado asturicense como digno de veneração. Parto da hipótese de que no medievo foi constituída uma memória de santidade no âmbito literário para Ordonho, a partir de um evento que contribuiu para a legitimação da monarquia castelhano-leonesa, e que circulou por séculos. Somente a partir do século XVIII, devido a um novo evento, o seu culto público começou a ser promovido pelo episcopado de Astorga.
O interno e o externo: o barão do Rio Branco revisitado
Authors: Soares Rodrigo Goyena
Published: July 2019

Resumo: Patrono da diplomacia brasileira, o barão do Rio Branco permanece unanimemente celebrado em discursos oficiais do Itamaraty ou, inclusive, em textos acadêmicos. Esta nova biografia do barão, escrita pelo diplomata e historiador Luís Cláudio Villafañe G. Santos, rediscute não apenas a personalidade de Rio Branco, assinalando contradições, mas, sobretudo, reinterpreta sua ação diplomática à frente do Ministério das Relações Exteriores. Particularmente, interessa a esta resenha discutir três temas amplamente tratados por Villafañe: a interdependência entre política interna e externa, o estabelecimento de uma - suposta - aliança não escrita com os Estados Unidos e a resolução pacífica das disputas lindeiras.
Adjuvant Trastuzumab Therapy: Can We Balance Efficacy and Safety?
Authors: Barron Carly C. , Tyagi Nidhi Kumar , Alhussein Muhammad Mustafa , Mukherjee Som D. , Ellis Peter M. , Dhesy-Thind Sukhbinder , Leong Darryl P.
Published: July 2019

Trastuzumab is an effective treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer. Current guidelines recommend withholding trastuzumab in patients experiencing a significant asymptomatic decline in left ventricular function. In this commentary, we discuss the survival benefits afforded by trastuzumab juxtaposed against the risk of trastuzumab-mediated cardiotoxicity. It is not known whether the net benefit of continuing trastuzumab in the setting of mild cardiotoxicity outweighs the associated risks. We describe a potential approach undertaken by our group, and others, and call for a randomized trial.
Non-linear macro modelling of cyclic response of non-seismically detailed reinforced-concrete connections
Authors: Shafaei Jalil
Published: July 2019

Past earthquakes show that a large number of existing reinforced-concrete (RC) buildings sustain relatively substantial damage especially at the beam­­–column connections where it is mostly caused by either diagonal shear cracks due to the absence of transverse reinforcement or by bar slippage due to the insufficient bond length of the beam bottom bars. Slip of the beam longitudinal reinforcement in the joint and shear deformation of the joint panel significantly decrease the rigidity of the joint and make a significant contribution to the lateral response of RC buildings. In the current study an efficient non-linear macro model in the OpenSees software platform was used to simulate the non-linear behaviour of joints which fail under joint shear cracking and bar slippage mode. The proposed method is validated by experimental results for both seismically and non-seismically detailed external RC beam­–column connections. The non-linear macro modelling results of seismic joints were compared with those of specimens with non-seismic joints. The analytical results confirmed that the proposed joint element successfully predicted the experimental cyclic behaviour of beam–column connections, and it was also found that the rigid joint assumption was not appropriate when assessing the behaviour of existing non-seismically detailed structures.
Geometric optimisation of chicanes using driving simulator trajectory data
Authors: Akgol Kadir , Gunay Banihan , Aydin Metin Mutlu
Published: July 2019

Vertical traffic-calming applications may possess certain disadvantages. For instance, drivers sometimes apply a harsh brake very late or they may even prefer to accelerate rather than slow down to by-pass the suspension's shock threshold level. This has negative consequences on both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. In this study, the effects of chicanes – one of the most common horizontal speed reduction applications – on driver behaviour were examined and certain design characteristics were evaluated in the traffic laboratory of Akdeniz University in Turkey. To complete the driving tests safely and in an economical fashion, they were performed in a driving simulator. The trajectory data of some 125 drivers were saved by the simulator software. To examine these data in detail, a new method was developed using VisualLisp programming. The trajectory data were then transferred to an ArcGIS analysis program and the driving test data on the virtual chicanes were evaluated according to position and speed data. Finally, the optimum chicane design characteristics and their efficiency were determined.
Shanghái y Chongqing: las “ciudades a nivel provincia” como estrategias territoriales del Estado en la economía de China
Authors: Hidalgo Martínez Miguel Ángel
Published: July 2019

La configuración de relaciones de poder en los territorios administrativos de China es fundamental para entender los cambios en los procesos económicos y sociales. Dentro de la compleja e inestable geografía política de China, las “ciudades a nivel provincia” (直辖市zhixiashi) se caracterizan por ser los únicos territorios administrados directamente por el gobierno central, siendo recipientes de estrategias económicas y proyectos de infraestructura fundamentales para la economía del país. Este artículo discutirá la reforma de las empresas paraestatales de desarrollo de infraestructura en Shanghái y su aplicación en la ciudad de Chongqing, así como la construcción de la presa de las Tres Gargantas, para mostrar la manera en la cual el gobierno central china establece y administra las “ciudades a nivel provincia” como estrategias territoriales para controlar procesos económicos.
Dinámicas de la población de la República de Corea a partir de 1960 y su relación con la transición demográfica
Authors: Toro Restrepo Sebastian , Palacios Murillo Eumary
Published: July 2019

El proceso de transición demográfica en la República de Corea, donde las altas tasas de mortalidad que se mantuvieron hasta los años posteriores a la Guerra disminuyeron significativamente, seguidas de la reducción de tasas de fecundidad, fue moldeando las dinámicas y la distribución de su población, la cual experimentó un proceso de expansión y posterior envejecimiento. El presente artículo describe los principales cambios en las dinámicas de la población coreana a partir de la década de 1960 (década en la que se comenzaron a implementar programas de planeación familiar a gran escala, como parte de las políticas de desarrollo económico de los planes quinquenales); identificando dos características principales de la transición demográfica: los cambios en la distribución de la población y el envejecimiento poblacional.
China's new multilateral statement: The Asian infrastructure and Investment Bank |
Authors: Jaramillo Jaramillo Santiago
Published: July 2019

The creation of the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB) was one of the lasts movements that confirmed the new found place of People’s Republic of China not only as major exporter, but as a new pillar of the world economy. This instalment comes at a time where Asia and other powers come to terms not only of trove of opportunity out of incredibly robust economic ties, but the anxiousness from facing a new found rival for other powers, or the revival of old disputes in the eyes of neighbours. Beijing has ensured that its dominance upon the bank’s structure and decisions since this bodies often need a major power as guarantor of its functionality. Plus, other similar institutions have been relatively successful but no immune to criticisms and risks like decision-making deadlock out of diverging interests from constituents. To prevent this, the AIIB must be able to produce tangible results, grant a membership worthy of being universal, develop a set of core specific policies and prove to be able to adapt in wake of a traumatic situation. Despite of this, the bank has been in existence for little over a year and the fulfillment of the prior challenges remains to be seen.