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Operasionalisasi Pemikiran Ijtihad Iqbal dalam Bingkai Proposisi Esensialnya Mutahhari
Authors: Chaidaroh Umi
Published: December 2015

Islam and social change are two different sides of two different coins. They

seem forever separable. But Muslims soon realize that they live within particular social

context. This certainly has compelled them to consider how they should deal with Islam

vis-à-vis the changing reality of human life which is both fast in its quality and massive in

its quantity. This paper tries to explore this issue by referring to the thought of Muhammad
Iqbal and Murtadâ Mutahhari.
Islam dan Kosmopolitanisme Budaya
Authors: B. Husain Hamadi
Published: December 2015

The Muslim ummah have been dragged into the global culture and have to accept the consequences that emerge thereof. To a certain degree, Muslims were deluded by this global culture and were—as a result—shackled into the seemingly irresolvable problems such as the problem of academic objectivity, the ulama-intellectual dichotomy, identity, terrorism, the so-called minor-major paradigm, and the problem of structural poverty. These problems are interdependent and require an all—embracing solution to resolve them. This paper argues that to speak of a solution on the one hand, and to set up the futuristic strategies to deal with those problems on the other, Muslims should first of all build a solid identity. Four steps are required to build this solid identity. (1) Adhering to the Qur’anic morality as the very foundation for Muslim’s way of life. (2) Appropriating to the maximum the human and natural resources available to the Muslims, which would certainly require them to produce the competent scientists, engineers and so on. (3) Applying the rules of syari’ah to all aspects of Muslim’s life by first of all gaining a proper understanding about the true teaching of Islam and the real spirit that underlies it. (4) Establishing and maintaining international relationships with foreign countries as well as with other cultures and civilizations. The implication of Islam being a religion of compassion is that it should be built upon understanding and tolerance. Islam advocates the principle of mutual interest and is willing to achieve a better future for all human being.
Tasawuf sebagai Solusi Alternatif dalam Problematika Modernitas
Authors: Saefulloh Moh.
Published: December 2015

The unethical behaviors that modern men have recently shown are nurtured by so many factors, the most important of which is the modern science and civilization that pay no serious attention to the values of religion. Modernity tends to ignore God who is behind all realities. This resulted in human attitude having also ignored religion–and with that- human wellbeing. It is within this frame of analysis that we may say that corruption is rampant in our society. In the meantime, Tasawuf which offers ethics of religiosity has been looked at one-sidedly and is even left behind altogether. This paper tries to explore the importance of Tasawuf for the young Muslim generation of this nation in a way that they may realize that Islam is a compassion for the whole world (rahmatan li al-‘alamīn).
Metode Kritis Al-Shawkânî dalam Kitab Nayl Al-Awţâr
Authors: Zainuddin MZ Zainuddin
Published: December 2015

Of the many sources for the study of Hadîth and the science of law and legal arrangements (al-ahkâm wa al-mawâ‘ id), Kitâb Muntaqâ al-Akhbâr by Majd al-Dîn Abd al-Salâm bin Abdullah bin Qâsim better known as Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 652 H) is one of the most important. This book has been commented by al-Shawkânî in a book called Nayl al-Awţâr where he employs the following methods. First, elaborating and commenting not of all hadiths but some them in each chapter of the book. Second, describing the narrators of the hadîths, their quality and personality. Third, providing the literal meaning of the hadîths he commented. Fourth, explaining the grammatical position of the vocabularies of the hadîth. Fifth, highlighting the use and benefit of the hadîth. Sixth, explaining the views of various ulama on a hadith. Seventh, extrapolating the legal rules of the hadîth using the dictums of the uşûl al-fiqh. This paper is designed to discuss this. It holds that in providing the commentary of the hadith, al-Shawkânî begins with the issue of how it was narrated (takhrîj), and ends up with extrapolating rules that may be learnt from it. The paper also believes that al-Shawkânî is an objective scholar, who worked in the elaboration and commentary of the hadîths just for the sake of knowledge. The fact that he often offers a commentary against the legal position of his own school of thought indicates that al-Shawkânî a person of academic integrity. The methods that he employs and the spirit behind his determination to provide commentary, all point to one thing of particular importance, that al-Shawkânî is immune of fanaticism and imitation.
Pandangan Ulama tentang Kepemimpinan dalam Negara Islam
Authors: Kesuma Arsyad Sobby
Published: December 2015

The idea of Islamic state and leadership has long been a subject of debate. But it remains intriguing to ask once and again what does Islamic state mean and what is its real and true nature? What does leadership mean and does Islam really need politics? This paper is designed mainly to answer these important questions. It will trace the ideal form of politics in Islam by investigating the formulas promulgated by the ulama over centuries. Two notions will be the focus of this investigation. First is the notion of how a leader should be elected, and second is the problem of what are the conditions of the leader. These two interrelated problems are at the centre of the idea of leadership in Islam. We argue that by understanding them one would necessarily be able to grasp the “Islamic” formula of statehood and politics.
Kritik Hadîth dalam Perspektif Studi Kontemporer
Authors: Idri Idri
Published: December 2015

Critical studies of hadîth do not always aim at arguing against the legitimacy of hadîth as one of the sources of Islamic Law. Nor do it doubt –like many orientalist would do- the authenticity of the hadîth as a source of Islamic teaching. Critical studies of hadîth are about investigating the accuracy and validity of the narration chain. Considering that many hadîths take a long period of time before they are being narrated, inaccuracy might have taken place in that process. Therefore a critique is needed. In the context of contemporary life, a critique is even more needed especially that which looks at hadîth in terms of its relation with modern science, technology, gender issues, human rights, freedom of expression, and so on. This paper discusses the notion of the critical studies of hadîth in contemporary life by focusing on four issues (1) the cognitive foundation of the studies, (2) the objects of the critique, (3) the necessity of the critique, and (4) the normative standards of the critique.
Kritik Sejarah dan Literasi terhadap Hukum Waris Islam dalam Pandangan David S. Powers
Authors: Wibowo Safrudin Edi
Published: December 2015

Conventionally speaking, the current Muslim law of inheritance is habitually considered as a sufficient and final form of legal formula that reflects the true spirit of Islamic Law ordained by God. The majority of Muslims currently are of belief that the ulama of the first generation have passed down to us the most complete and sophisticated set of law based on their acute interpretation of the Qur’an and the Sunnah. This belief however has now been subjected to a severe criticism by the contemporary critiques especially from the like of David S. Powers. His Studies in Qur’an and Hadith: The Formulation of the Islamic Law of Inheritance that employs the historical and literary criticism approach discovered that there are other sides of Muslim inheritance law. This work challenges the established belief among the traditional Muslims and offers a new legal paradigm whereby a legal ruling must bee seen as reflecting a social and historical dimension. This paper in every respect is a critical review of Powers’ book.
Undang-undang Panji Selaten dan Beraja Niti tentang Hukum Islam di Kesultanan Kutai Kertanegara
Authors: Syar’i Makmun
Published: December 2015

This paper discusses the problem of inter-marriage between customary law and Islamic law by referring to the laws of Panji Selaten and Beraji Niti as a case in point. These are the laws of Kutai Kertanegara Sultanate in Kalimantan. The paper particularly asks to what extent does customary law in Kutai Kertanegara absorbs Islamic law and vice versa. We argue that this case is a perfect example of not only the ability of Islam to adapt to a local scenario but also the genius of early Muslims in this particular region to understand the universal message of Islam. That Islam is universal means that it is applicable in different settings and contexts. We also discuss the history of the two laws, their characteristics and systems in order to present a clear idea of how they connote to the Islamic values. Further, through this study we try to show that in one way or another, the Dutch colonizing power at the time was aware that to keep the resistance at bay, it has to apply the policy of what Van Den Berg calls receptio in complexu, that is recognizing and applying Islamic law for the Muslims.
Islam dan Hak Asasi Manusia dalam Konsepsi Fathi Osman
Authors: Muafiah Evi
Published: December 2015

The relation of Islam as a religion and the notion of human right has attracted a lot of attention both from the activists and the academics. One of the academics that has paid a good deal of attention to this issue is an Egyptian scholar named Fathi Osman. This paper is dedicated to explore his ideas, suggestions and conceptions on the issue at hand. It contends that Osman is mainly concerned with the synthesis of Islamic concept and the notion of human right adopted by the international community. The paper exposes Osman’s strategies in pursuing the synthesis, which begins by careful investigation on both Islamic and modern concepts of human right, then followed by identifying the strength and weakness of each concept. This strategy is aimed at gaining a clear idea about how a new concept of human right should be formulated. The paper will also ask whether Osman’s synthesis is both practical and conceptual. By practical, we mean a concept which rooted in the real experiences as far as human rights are concerned. And by conceptual, we mean whether Osman’s ideas are derived from the theoretical analysis of both Islamic sources and the sources of modern idea on human rights.
Positivisasi Hukum Islam di Indonesia Era Reformasi
Authors: Masruhan Masruhan
Published: December 2015

The Islamic law in Indonesia has evolved from time to time in line with the demands of the changing history. Recently, and during the era of reformasi—it is commonly known so—the Islamic law has been progressively positivised. By this we mean the dynamics within which the Islamic law has the ability to respond to the new situation that requires the re-thinking of some of its dictums. The role of the government has equally been good; it is completely supportive of this process. This shift in direction taken by Islamic law is due to the fact that the colonial law in the country has become rotten. It is no longer able to deal with the ever-changing situations of this Muslim-majority country. This paper discusses this historic turn, and embarks on the debate concerning the advantages of the Islamic law for a Muslim country like Indonesia. The paper also links this development with the democratic system that the country has adopted. It argues that democracy does serve as a pre-condition in which a revealed law like Syari’ah can prevail.
Efektivitas Pembelajaran Afeksi di Madrasah/Sekolah
Authors: Yaqin Ainul
Published: December 2015

A nation will be destructed if it suffers from moral decadence. A society would decline if it does not have good character. Hence, the need to raise the awareness of the people concerning the importance of morality and good character. This paper is part of that movement to raise the importance of moral virtue. It speaks of morality as a form of mental attitude and personality. The paper moves to explore the central role that Madrasah/School can play as a strategic partner toward this end. The paper discovers that thus far the Madrasah and schools in the country are indulging only in the cognitive aspect of the students, ignoring in the process their affective and spiritual aspects. The last two are processes toward character building, leaving them aside will lead to moral loses. The paper finally offers some conceptual and practical steps in which educating students affectively and spiritually can be done.
Hermeneutika Qur’âni dan Perbedaan Pemahaman dalam Menafsirkan al-Qur’ân
Authors: Hadi Abd.
Published: December 2015

To interpret al-Qur’ân means to understand the hidden meaning of this revealed text. This is the essence of hermeneutics. It is about unearthing the implicit truth and making it explicit. Hermeneutics is also a method to read the symbols otherwise not known by the common readers. This method is not only concerned with the literal understanding of the text, but also with the contextual and rational meaning of it by taking into account the horizons around which the text is produced. By horizon it is meant, the nature of the text, the mind and logic of the author and the universe of the reader. This paper deals with the idea of what we call the Qur’ânic hermeneutics. By that we mean the method that has been developed by the competent scholars of the Qur’ânic exegesis over time. We assume that the nature of the Qur’ân necessitates that this holy text cannot be interpreted unilaterally, as it were. That the Qur’ân uses the symbolic words and expression makes it open to be inter preted differnently by the different scholars. We are interested in exploring further the nature of this Qur’ânic hermeneutics and the various outcomes produced by it.
Muslim Diaspora dalam Isu Identitas, Gender, dan Terorisme
Authors: Damanuri Aji
Published: December 2015

The word Diaspora has been understood as the dissemination of certain group of people -notably the Jewish and Chinese- to other country or land while keeping in touch culturally with the country of their origin. This paper discusses this notion of Diaspora in the case of Muslims by relating it to the problems of identity, gender and terrorism. The paper asks whether Muslim migration to other countries is a form of shame or honor both for Muslims themselves and for the country of their destination. The three key issues that we raise will be used as both indicators and framework within which the notion of Muslim self-esteem is investigated. The underlining view that highlights the whole argument of the paper is that a great majority of Muslims in Diaspora has not been able to associate culturally with the country of destination, hence creating a tension with the local culture.
Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Lanskap Post Tradisionalisme Islam
Authors: Susanto Edi
Published: December 2015

This paper is interested in exploring the most recent current of thought belonging to the younger generation of Indonesian intelligentsia. This current of thought is known by many as post-traditionalism. While discussing some of its most notable traits, this paper tries to show that the school of thought –while being intellectual and discursive- is also concerned with the state of education in the country. The paper argues first and foremost that the advent of this school was due to the poor quality of religious discourse in the country. By means of critical approach and “leftist” epistemology, this group tries to subvert the existing discourses, which it considers irrelevant. Since these irrelevant doctrines were encapsulated in the educational institutions, the practical and strategic way to dismantle these doctrines is by deconstructing their educational system on the one hand, and by reconstructing the new one; the one that reflects the universal and humanitarian values of Islam such tolerance and understanding.
Genealogi Teologi Nahdlatul Ulama
Authors: Qa’im Suis
Published: December 2015

NU, the largest social and religious organization in Indonesia, has undergone many changes since its very inception decades ago. But the essence of the organization remains the same, namely its theological doctrine and “ideological” inclination toward the Sunna. This paper tries to speak of the struggle of NU in this changing era to remain as it is. It traces the theological genealogy of the organization, and how this theology has been transformed from time to time to meet the demands of Indonesian setting. Here NU is understood as a dynamic religious organization capable of translating certain theology and ideology into a totally different look. Hence, although it was originated in the theology of al-Asy’ariyyah and al-Maturidiyah, NU was not at all representing any of these two Middle Eastern theologies. Unlike the two, NU emphasizes theoretically the idea of justice, moderation, and tolerance while practically upholding the adaptive and adoptive attitude toward local customs and traditions.
Kompetensi Guru PAI dalam Pembelajaran Berbasis Teknologi Informasi
Authors: Ms. Rohmad
Published: December 2015

This research focuses on the problem of information technology-based teaching activities by teachers of Islamic education in the regent of Sidoarjo. The research concludes that the learning activity on the subject of Islamic education is very much conventional where teachers play the major role in acquiring knowledge, while students were not involved. The research also discovers that teachers do have good teaching qualifications given that they meet 12 out of 16 competences criterion set by the national standard authority on the subject. But they on the other hand, are weak in terms of pedagogic qualification considering that they meet only 12 to 17 out of 42 competences. The research finds that the ability and skill of the teachers in using technology such as computer, laptop, LCD and internet are among the main factors behind their competencies. Teachers of SMAN 1 in Krian, and SMKN 2 in Buduran are among those who are familiar with the information technology system. Meanwhile, the poor infrastructure and limited availability of information technology in such schools as SMAN in Tarik, SMAN 2 in Sidoarjo and Porong are the main factors that hamper the process of developing the teaching standard.
Metodologi Hukum Islam ‘Abd al-Halîm Mahmûd
Authors: Ghozali M. Lathoif
Published: December 2015

This article discusses the concept of ijtihâd (legal reasoning) and the typology of legal thought of ‘Abd al-Halîm Mahmûd. According to Mahmûd, ijtihad is devoting all abilities of a mujtahid to arrive at the essence and substance of a problem intended by the Prophet Muhammad. This definition is supported by the division of ijtihâd into two: ijtihâd istinbâtî, the object of which is the texts of the Qur’ân or the Sunnah, and ijtihâd tatbîqî, the object of which is legal problems of the time. Mahmud maintains that a mujtahid should meet certain qualifications such as the abilities of understanding Arabic language, memorizing the Qur’ân, understanding asbâb al-nuzûl (causes of revelation), memorizing the Traditions of the Prophet related to legal matters, and the brilliance in making legal reasoning and conclusions. Mahmûd belongs to moderate group that agrees with the formalization of private laws, while public laws in his view serve only as materials for national laws. Mahmûd also gives an emphasis on the integration between nass (text) and maqâsid al-sharî‘ah (the objectives of law).
Living Hadîth Wakaf Menurut Ulama Tradisional dan Modern di Gresik
Authors: Al Hadi Abu Azam
Published: December 2015

This article focuses on the meanings of hadîth on waqf according to traditionalist and modern ‘ulama in Gresik, East Java. The signification of hadîth related to religious benefaction (waqf) certainly has various aspects in terms of the social and cultural contexts of the Prophetic traditions. Hadîth on waqf has been subject of different meanings reconstruction among Muslim jurists in contemporary context. According to tradisionalist ‘ulama, waqf can be meant as sadaqah jâriyah. They maintain that waqf is turning over properties which have the value of benefit to administrators of waqf who are responsible to maintain the original form of properties. Meanwhile, modern ‘ulama argue that waqf is turning over the ‘existing’ property either eternally or temporally to be used directly and its benefit can be taken continously for the sake of common good or public interest. Waqf is sadaqah jâriyah, the reward of which flows continously. The meaning of ‘existing’ is that the age of submitted property is determined by its economic value, or as it is written in the statement of waqf. Different meanings of waqf according to traditionalist and modern ‘ulama are influenced by their educational backgrounds.
Maqâsid al-Qur’ân dan Deradikalisasi Penafsiran dalam Konteks Keindonesiaan
Authors: Fikriyati Ulya
Published: December 2015

This article deals with the viewpoint that the reading of the Qur’ân by a certain generation is subject to criticism by the following generation. The article seeks to offer, as an example, the deradicalization of interpreting the so-called ‘radical’ verses of the Qur’ân in Indonesian context. Islam in Indonesia always interact with various races, ethnicities, religions and beliefs, and therefore requires a type of exegesis different from other regions such as the Middle East. For the radicalization of interpretation, this article offers what is called the maqâsid al-Qur’ân as its parameter. The maqâsid al-Qur’ân consists of seven points: 1) Hifz al-dîn wa tatwîr wasâilih, 2) Hifz al-nafs wa tatwîruhâ, 3) Hifz al-‘aql wa tatwîruh, 4) Hifz al-mâl wa tanmîyat wasâilih, 5) Hifz al-‘ird wa tatwîr al-wasâil li al-husûl ‘alayh, 6) Tahqîq al-huqûq al-insânîyah wa mâ yandarij tahtahâ, 7) Hifz al-‘âlam wa ‘imâratuhâ. As spirit and parameter, the maqâsid al-Qur’ân necessitates the dialectics of dynamic interpretation without any judgment of infidelity or heresy. If a certain reading of the Qur’anic verses deviates from these seven maqâsid al-Qur’ân above, it deserves to be examined further, but not to be immediately suppressed.
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2A in Brazilian children
Authors: Albuquerque Marco Antônio Veloso de , Abath Neto Osório , Silva Francisco Marcos Alencar da , Zanoteli Edmar , Reed Umbertina Conti
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT Calpainopathy is an autosomal recessive limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD2A) caused by mutations in CAPN3 gene. Objective To present clinical and histological findings in six children with a molecular diagnosis of LGMD2A and additionally the MRI findings in two of them. Method We retrospectively assessed medical records of 6 patients with mutation on CAPN3 gene. Results All patients were female (three to 12 years). The mean of age of disease onset was 9 years. All of them showed progressive weakness with predominance in lower limbs. Other findings were scapular winging, joint contractures and calf hypertrophy. One female had a more severe phenotype than her dizygotic twin sister that was confirmed by muscle MRI. Muscle biopsies showed a dystrophic pattern in all patients. Conclusion In this cohort of children with LGMD2A, the clinical aspects were similar to adults with the same disorder.
Longer epilepsy duration and multiple lobe involvement predict worse seizure outcomes for patients with refractory temporal lobe epilepsy associated with neurocysticercosis
Authors: Meguins Lucas Crociati , Adry Rodrigo Antônio Rocha da Cruz , Silva Júnior Sebastião Carlos da , Pereira Carlos Umberto , Oliveira Jean Gonçalves de , Morais Dionei Freitas de , Araújo Filho Gerardo Maria de , Marques Lúcia Helena Neves
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the surgical outcomes of temporal lobe epilepsy associated with hippocampal sclerosis (TLE-HS) and neurocysticercosis (NCC). Methods A retrospective investigation of patients with TLE-HS was conducted in a tertiary center. Results Seventy-nine (62.2%), 37 (29.1%), 6 (4.7%), and 5 (3.9%) patients were Engel class I, II, III, and IV, respectively. Fifty-two (71.2%) patients with epilepsy durations ≤ 10 years prior to surgery were seizure-free 1 year after the operation compared to 27 (50.0%) patients with epilepsy durations > 10 years (p = 0.0121). Forty-three (72.9%) patients with three or fewer lobes affected by NCC were seizure-free one year after the operation, and 36 (52.9%) patients with more than three involved lobes were seizure-free after surgery (p = 0.0163). Conclusions Longer epilepsy durations and multiple lobe involvement predicted worse seizure outcomes in TLE-HS plus NCC patients.
Replicação de programa de capacitação em comunicação não verbal em gerontologia
Authors: Schimidt Teresa Cristina Gioia , Duarte Yeda Aparecida de Oliveira
Published: December 2015

RESUMO Objetivo: replicar um programa de capacitação em comunicação não verbal em gerontologia para verificar a pertinência do seu conteúdo na atualidade e o índice de assimilação imediata. Método: estudo de campo descritivo e exploratório desenvolvido em três hospitais de administração direta do Estado de São Paulo, que atendem exclusivamente clientes do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). A capacitação teve duração de 12 horas e foi aplicada com 102 profissionais de saúde. Resultados: foram identificados índice de assimilação imediato satisfatório nos aspectos de conceito de envelhecimento; estratégias de favorecimento de independência e autonomia do idoso; interferências comunicacionais ligadas ao idoso e ao profissional; reconhecimento das funções e dimensões não verbais. Como exceção foi verificada a percepção do profissional frente às influências para o sucesso comunicacional, que foi insatisfatória. Conclusão: a replicação do programa revelou-se pertinente e atualizada ao cenário dos serviços hospitalares, mantendo-se eficiente aos profissionais de saúde.
Concepções de profissionais de enfermagem de nível médio perante o dependente químico
Authors: Vargas Divane de , Bittencourt Marina Nolli , Silva Anna Carolina Oliveira , Soares Janaína , Ramirez Erika Gisseth Leon
Published: December 2015

RESUMO Objetivo: descrever e compreender as concepções dos profissionais de nível médio em enfermagem dos Centros de Atenção Psicossocial álcool e drogas (CAPS ad), perante o dependente químico. Método: foram entrevistados 16 auxiliares e técnicos de enfermagem de 9 CAPS ad do município de São Paulo, e os dados foram analisados utilizando-se o método de comparação constante. Resultados: o desempenho das funções no CAPS ad possibilitou a mudança de concepção dos trabalhadores, de uma visão estigmatizante e preconceituosa, para a concepção da dependência química como doença e dos dependentes químicos como pessoas doentes que possuem comorbidades e problemas familiares, que necessitam de auxílio e tratamento. Conclusão: a prática profissional em serviços especializados em álcool e outras drogas favorece a mudança nas concepções dos trabalhadores sobre o dependente químico, destacando-se a necessidade da inclusão do tema álcool e drogas no currículo escolares.
Qualidade de nectarinas produzidas em região de clima subtropical
Authors: Matias Rosana Gonçalves Pires , Silva Danielle Fabíola Pereira da , Silva José Osmar da Costa e , Oliveira João Alison Alves , Cremasco João Paulo Gava , Bruckner Cláudio Horst
Published: December 2015

RESUMO Os frutos de nectarineiras geralmente apresentam tamanho pequeno, polpa firme, aroma e sabor bem acentuados. O conhecimento dos cultivares disponíveis, em relação a sua qualidade, bem como a sua adaptação aos locais de cultivo é extremamente importante, por possibilitar a escolha dos materiais com melhor potencial de mercado. Assim, este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar os cultivares de nectarineira 'Josefina' e 'Rubro- Sol', cultivados sob condições de clima subtropical, em Viçosa, MG. Os experimentos foram realizados na Universidade Federal de Viçosa durante três safras e conduzidos em esquema de parcelas subdivididas, dentro do delineamento inteiramente casualizado. Foram colhidos 30 frutos de cada cultivar e avaliadas as características massa de fruto, diâmetros longitudinal e transversal, firmeza, teor de sólidos solúveis, acidez titulável e teores de ácido ascórbico e de carotenoides. Verificaram-se diferenças significativas entre as médias dos anos de avaliação quanto à firmeza e aos teores de ácido ascórbico e de carotenoides. O cultivar 'Rubro- Sol' destacou-se pela maior firmeza da polpa e o 'Josefina' pelo maior teor de sólidos solúveis e menor acidez titulável, com frutos mais doces.
Foreign portfolio capital flows and stock returns: a study of Brazilian listed firms
Authors: Loncan Tiago Rodrigues , Caldeira João Frois
Published: December 2015

Abstract This study analyzed the effect of foreign portfolio capital flows on stock returns of Brazilian listed firms through a 6-factors APT model, in which an additional risk factor for foreign portfolio capital flows was included. First, an aggregate analysis was conducted. The partial effect of foreign portfolio capital flows on the IBOVESPA index’s returns was statistically significant and positive. Next, a disaggregate analysis was also implemented, in which portfolios of stocks were sorted by sector of economic activity, level of risk and level of corporate governance. Foreign portfolio capitals caused increases in returns especially for sectors related to commodities, industry and cyclical consumption. For the portfolios sorted by risk (in which the stocks’ betas were used as a risk parameter for sorting), foreign capitals increased the returns of mid-high and high beta portfolios, but decreased the returns of low and low-mid beta portfolios. For corporate governance portfolios, the firms listed on the Novo Mercado segment (according to BMF&Bovespa criteria) experienced a statistically significant revaluation effect. Overall, the results of the study provide support to the revaluation effect hypothesis.
Os determinantes do impacto da crise financeira internacional sobre a taxa de crescimento do PIB
Authors: Guimarães Thaís , Vieira Flávio Vilela
Published: December 2015

Resumo O objetivo principal deste trabalho é avaliar os determinantes do impacto da crise financeira internacional sobre a mudança na taxa de crescimento do PIB (2009-2008) para 118 países, utilizando estimações por MQO. Os resultados econométricos para os modelos estimados tendo como variável dependente a diferença entre a taxa de crescimento do PIB real em 2009, e o projetado em 2008 para 2009, indicam que apreciações cambiais e uma piora na percepção dos investidores estão associadas a uma maior diferença entre a taxa de crescimento do PIB real de 2009 em relação à taxa de crescimento projetada em 2008 para 2009. Além disso, um aumento no nível de reservas internacionais e uma melhora na situação orçamentária do governo estão associados a uma diminuição na diferença entre a taxa de crescimento do PIB real de 2009 em relação à taxa de crescimento projetada em 2008 para 2009. Os resultados das estimações para os modelos com a variável dependente dada pela diferença entre a taxa de crescimento de 2009 e 2008 revelam que o nível de reservas internacionais, a medida do grau de flexibilidade do regime cambial (classificação de regime cambial) e o PIB per capita são estatisticamente significativos, e países com maior montante de reservas internacionais, PIB per capita e grau de flexibilidade cambial estão associados a uma menor variação na taxa de crescimento entre 2009 e 2008.
Feeding frequency on the production viability of production and quantitative descriptors of parasitism in angelfish
Authors: Fujimoto Rodrigo Yudi , Santos Rudã Fernandes Brandão , Dias Henrique Malta , Ramos Fabrício Menezes , Silva Derlan José Ferreira , Honorato Claucia Aparecida
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT: Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a very important species in Brazil's domestic market, however feeding managements differ from fish breeders to aquarists, so the cost of feed and labor become relevant items when cultivating the species. The objective of this research was to assess feeding frequency and feed deprivation based on growth performance, parasite infestation and cost-benefit in farming this species. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design in a 3x2 factorial scheme with 3 daily feeding levels, 4 meals, 2 meals and 1 meal; with and without feed deprivation and two repetitions. Feed deprivation consisted of offering feed 5 days a week only. Feeding twice a day without deprivation and four times a day with or without feed deprivation resulted in higher growth performance than feeding once a day. Monogenean and nematode parasitic loads were not influenced by feeding management. The cost-benefit analysis enabled us to observe that the treatment with the best benefit was the one involving two feedings a day with no deprivation. Thus, considering the parameters mentioned above, we concluded that the two daily feedings with no feed deprivation is the most adequate for farming this specie.
Birds at Santa Bárbara Ecological Station, one of the last Cerrado remnants in the state of São Paulo, Brazil
Authors: Lucindo Anderson da Silva , Antunes Alexsander Zamorano , Kanashiro Marina Mitsue , Dias Manoel Martins
Published: December 2015

In the state of São Paulo, southeastern Brazil, the phytophysiognomy known as Cerrado takes less than 1% of its original cover. Thus, the establishment and management of protected areas are essential to save a significant sample of biodiversity of this environment in the region. The Santa Bárbara Ecological Station is one of the largest protected areas in São Paulo, and one of the few ones to cover a mosaic with most of the vegetation types of Cerrado. This article aims to increase the knowledge of avifauna in the reserve, showing new bird records and evaluating the association of species to their physiognomies. We carried out surveys from 2008 to 2013, which resulted in the record of 226 species, or 246 when in regard to Willis & Oniki’s works (1981, 2003). Twenty-two are regionally threatened, and five globally threatened. Despite showing lower species richness, grasslands stood out because of the number of species of conservation concern. Preventing the densification of woody vegetation and controlling the invasion of alien plants are important management actions for the conservation of the bird assemblages at Santa Bárbara reserve, one of the last open Cerrado remnants in São Paulo.
Trauma inguinal penetrante com formação de fístula arteriovenosa e pseudoaneurisma: relato de caso
Authors: Oliveira Frederico Michelino de , Macedo Ary Augusto Reis de , Rodrigues Adolfo Palhares Matheus , Mourad Jamil Jorge Abou , Macedo Ary Augusto de Castro , Costa Lia Ormieres , Bin Paulo Eduardo Lucisano
Published: December 2015

Resumo Os autores apresentam um relato de caso de vítima de acidente de trabalho com ferimento penetrante em região inguinal direita com peça metálica em espiral, que evoluiu com fístula arteriovenosa da artéria femoral profunda com a veia femoral profunda associado a pseudoaneurisma envolvendo essas estruturas e a veia femoral comum. As fístulas arteriovenosas ocorrem frequentemente após traumas e a associação com pseudoaneurisma é fato raro, devendo ser tratadas precocemente após seu diagnóstico. O ultrassom duplex é atualmente o exame mais utilizado para a avaliação inicial e a arteriografia, o padrão ouro para diagnóstico. No paciente em questão foi realizado tratamento convencional com abordagem cirúrgica direta, sutura arterial e ligaduras venosas. Entretanto, nos dias atuais a cirurgia endovascular e a compressão guiada por ultrassom são métodos terapêuticos que têm sido utilizados com sucesso. O paciente evoluiu sem intercorrência, recebendo alta para acompanhamento ambulatorial com preservação do membro.
Adoption of Children With Disabilities: A Study With Adoptive Parents
Authors: Mozzi Gisele De , Nuernberg Adriano Henrique
Published: December 2015

Abstract Taking into consideration the supremacy of a child's profile often chosen by adoptive parents, this study aimed to understand the adoption of children with disabilities from the perspective of adoptive parents who have experienced this practice. The participants were eleven adoptive families of disabled children, all of whom had knowledge about the health conditions of the adoptive children at the time of adoption. The instruments used were a semi-structured interview and a sociodemographic questionnaire. A content analysis of the results enabled an understanding of the influence of conceptions about disabilities on the formal adoption process, the construction of parenting through the practices of care, and the influence of care specificities for a disabled child on adoption processes. Finally, it can be concluded that the children's disabled condition is a constituent element in the adoption of these children, affecting both the legal processes and the experience of the adoptive families.
Development of premature children: caregivers' understanding according to the Bioecological Theory
Authors: Lemos Rayla Amaral , Veríssimo Maria de La Ó Ramallo
Published: December 2015

Abstract OBJECTIVE Understanding the conceptions of premature children caregivers on child development and associated factors. METHOD An exploratory-descriptive qualitative study of 12 families with children under three years of age. Interviews were submitted to thematic content analysis, systematized into the categories of Bioecological Theory of Human Development: Process, Person, Context and Time, and in the Functional Development category. RESULTS There are concerns about impairment in the current and future development of a Person/child defined as fragile as a result of premature birth (Time dimension), minimized by the scope of observable competencies such as motor skills. The Context, especially family and health services, and Proximal Processes, described as one-way caregiver interactions, are considered determinants of development. Functional Development is considered a natural consequence and result of education. The support network is crucial, supporting or limiting care. CONCLUSION Concerns about the development mobilize caregivers to stimulate the premature child/person and requests family and healthcare assistance.
Factors affecting the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in inpatient units: perception of nurses
Authors: Citolino Filho Clairton Marcos , Santos Eduesley Santana , Silva Rita de Cassia Gengo e , Nogueira Lilia de Souza
Published: December 2015

Abstract OBJECTIVE To identify, in the perception of nurses, the factors that affect the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in adult inpatient units, and investigate the influence of both work shifts and professional experience length of time in the perception of these factors. METHOD A descriptive, exploratory study conducted at a hospital specialized in cardiology and pneumology with the application of a questionnaire to 49 nurses working in inpatient units. RESULTS The majority of nurses reported that the high number of professionals in the scenario (75.5%), the lack of harmony (77.6%) or stress of any member of staff (67.3%), lack of material and/or equipment failure (57.1%), lack of familiarity with the emergency trolleys (98.0%) and presence of family members at the beginning of the cardiopulmonary arrest assistance (57.1%) are factors that adversely affect the quality of care provided during CPR. Professional experience length of time and the shift of nurses did not influence the perception of these factors. CONCLUSION The identification of factors that affect the quality of CPR in the perception of nurses serves as parameter to implement improvements and training of the staff working in inpatient units.
Effectiveness of heparin versus 0.9% saline solution in maintaining the permeability of central venous catheters: a systematic review
Authors: Santos Eduardo José Ferreira dos , Nunes Maria Madalena Jesus Cunha , Cardoso Daniela Filipa Batista , Apóstolo João Luís Alves , Queirós Paulo Joaquim Pina , Rodrigues Manuel Alves
Published: December 2015

Abstract OBJECTIVE Determining which is the most effective solution (heparin flush compared to 0.9% saline flush) for reducing the risk of occlusions in central venous catheters (CVC) in adults. METHOD The systematic review followed the principles proposed by the Cochrane Handbook; critical analysis, extraction and synthesis of data were performed by two independent researchers; statistical analysis was performed using the RevMan program 5.2.8. RESULTS Eight randomized controlled trials and one cohort study were included and the results of the meta-analysis showed no difference (RR=0.68, 95% CI=0.41-1.10; p=0.12). Analysis by subgroups showed that there was no difference in fully deployed CVC (RR=1.09, CI 95%=0.53-2.22;p=0.82); Multi-Lumen CVC showed beneficial effects in the heparin group (RR=0.53, CI 95%=0.29-0.95; p=0.03); in Double-Lumen CVC for hemodialysis (RR=1.18, CI 95%=0.08-17.82;p=0.90) and Peripherally inserted CVC (RR=0.14, CI 95%=0.01-2.60; p=0.19) also showed no difference. CONCLUSION Saline solution is sufficient for maintaining patency of the central venous catheter, preventing the risks associated with heparin administration.
Dioctophyma renale em 28 cães: aspectos clinicopatológicos e ultrassonográficos
Authors: Silveira Caroline S. , Diefenbach Aline , Mistieri Maria Lígia , Machado Ingrid R.L. , Anjos Bruno L.
Published: December 2015

RESUMO A infecção em cães por Dioctophyma renale, relatada em diversas partes do mundo, é considerada incomum, na maioria das vezes. No entanto, em algumas regiões são descritos números crescentes da infecção e muitos dados da epidemiologia e do ciclo biológico do parasito ainda são obscuros. Dessa forma, o trabalho tem como objetivo descrever os aspectos epidemiológicos, clinicopatológicos e ultrassonográficos de casos de infecção por Dioctophyma renale em cães na região da Fronteira Oeste do Rio Grande do Sul. Foram estudados 28 casos de dioctofimose em cães necropsiados ou clinicamente avaliados, submetidos à ultrassonografia e cirurgia para retirada dos parasitos. Os cães errantes foram os mais acometidos e todos com possível acesso às margens do Rio Uruguai. As lesões renais e extrarrenais foram caracterizadas predominantemente por atrofia do parênquima renal com glomerulonefrite esclerosante e peritonite granulomatosa associada a parasitos adultos livres na cavidade abdominal e ovos, bem como migrações erráticas para o tecido subcutâneo. Por fim, os achados ultrassonográficos corresponderam, especialmente, a imagens transversais circulares de até 0,6 cm de diâmetro, com margem hiperecoica e centro hipoecoico. Esses achados foram patognomônicos para infecção por Dioctophyma renale, e o exame ultrassonográfico se mostrou indispensável para o diagnóstico definitivo durante a avaliação clínica. Os achados observados nesse estudo demonstram a importância dessa parasitose na região. Além disso, alertam para a importância do diagnóstico, que vem sendo subestimado, além de apontar a necessidade de mais dados acerca da epidemiologia da doença para que se chegue a métodos efetivos de controle.
Ecological guilds of epiphytic diatoms (Bacillariophyta) on Acrostichum danaeifolium Längst. & Fisch in a subtropical wetland in southern Brazil
Authors: Rosa Vanessa Corrêa da , Garcia Marinês
Published: December 2015

Abstract Aim: Seasonal patterns diatom community on Acrostichum danaeifolium were examined in a wetland in southern Brazil. Methods The adhered diatoms were removed from the plant, species identification and growth forms were performed, and determined physical-chemical parameters of water. Results In total, 96 taxa belonging to 46 genera were identified. Nitzschia frustulum, Pseudostaurosira brevistriata and Plagiogramma tenuissimum were abundant species. Distinct growth forms that formed low-and high-profile ecological guilds and a mobile guild were observed. Navicula and Nitzschia were the genera with the greatest number of species, and these diatoms formed mucilage tubes. The water temperature varied from 10-26 °C, the depth from 0.35-0.80 m, the transparency from 0.20-0.23 m, the flow from 9.4-42.12 m3 s–1, the pH from 7.08-8.89, the electrical conductivity from 0.65-15.83 mS cm–1, the total organic phosphorus from 0.03-0.11 mg L–1, and the total organic nitrogen from 0.29-0.49 mg L–1. In summer, marine species such as Thalassiosira eccentrica and Rhaphoneis castracanii were also present. Conclusions The high-profile guild prevailed in all seasons of the year, with higher number of growth forms in the guild in winter. The richness found on A. danaeifolium shows that this plant provide a favorable habitat for epiphytic diatoms in wetlands such as Lagoa Pequena.
Caloric content of leaves of five tree species from the riparian vegetation in a forest fragment from South Brazil
Authors: Fiori Leandro Fabrício , Cionek Vivian de Mello , Sacramento Patricia Almeida , Benedito Evanilde
Published: December 2015

Abstract Aim: The measurement of the caloric content evidences the amount of energy that remains in the leaf and that can be released to the aquatic trophic chain. We assessed the energy content of leaves from five riparian tree species of a forest fragment in south Brazil and analyzed whether leaf caloric content varied between leaf species and between seasons (dry and wet). The studied sites are located in Northwest of Paraná State, inside a Semi-Deciduous Forest fragment beside two headwater streams. Methods Sampling sites were located along the riparian vegetation of these two water bodies, and due to its proximity and absence of statistical differences of caloric values, analyzed as one compartment. Results Caloric content varied significantly among species and among all pairs of species, with exception of Nectandra cuspidata Ness and Calophyllum brasiliensis Cambess. Two species presented significant differences between seasons, Sloanea guianensis (Aubl.) Ben and Calophyllum brasiliensis Cambess. Conclusions The absence of significant seasonal differences of energy content for some species may be due to the characteristics of the tropical forest, in which temperature did not varied dramatically between seasons. However, the energy differed between species and seasons for some species, emphasizing the necessity of a preliminary inspection of energy content, before tracing energy fluxes instead of using a single value to all species from riparian vegetation.
Laboratory determination of coefficient of consolidation from pore water pressure measurement
Authors: Vinod J. S. , Sridharan A.
Published: December 2015

In the recent past, many studies have been carried out on the determination of coefficient of consolidation (cv) from the time (t)–deformation (d) data obtained from conventional consolidation tests. Several researchers have also proposed different curve fitting procedures for determining cv from the t–d data. It is anticipated that the cv values obtained from the t–d data may be influenced by initial and secondary compressions. Nevertheless, the pore water pressure data measured during the consolidation process will be independent of initial and secondary compressions. In this study, the conventional Asaoka (1978) method is extended to evaluate cv and end-of-primary (EOP) consolidation from the pore water pressure data measured from laboratory experiments. Laboratory experiments were carried out on the modified one-dimensional consolidation apparatus on different remoulded clay samples measuring pore water pressure during the consolidation process. The cv and EOP computed from the proposed approach have been compared with the results of the t–d data and found to be in good agreement.