bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PREVALENCE OF SELF-REPORTED SPINAL PAIN IN BRAZIL: RESULTS OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH RESEARCH
Authors: SANTOS LUIZA GOMES , MADEIRA KRISTIAN , LONGEN WILLIANS CASSIANO
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the prevalence and distribution of cases of self-reported spinal disorders by persons who are 18 years or older living in Brazil according to sociodemographic variables. Methods: We used the Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS, national health research), developed by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) in partnership with the Ministry of Health. The data obtained from the website of IBGE System of Automatic Recovery - SIDRA were analyzed using the SPSS Statistics software version 20.0, IBM. Results: In Brazil 19% of the adult population report chronic spinal pain, 15.26% (± 4.56) men and 20.08% (+/- 4.11) women. After the age of 60, the prevalence is higher. Regarding skin color 18.26% (± 3.53) are white, 17.27% (± 6.65) are black and 17.93% (± 4.05) are brown, with no statistical difference. As for education, 23.55% (±5.70) had low or absent schooling (p < 0.001). The southern region of Brazil has the highest percentage (23.3%) of adults with chronic problems in the spine, and the state with the highest percentage is Paraná, with 26%. Conclusions: The results showed that there is a relationship between spinal pain and sociodemographic characteristics, pointing to the southern region as the most affected by spinal disorders when compared to other regions of the country.
REVIEW OF MCCORMACK CLASSIFICATION FOR THORACOLUMBAR SEGMENT FRACTURES
Authors: SEBBEN ANDRÉ LUÍS , MARQUES CARLOS AUGUSTO COSTA , GRAELLS XAVIER SOLER I , BENATO MARCEL LUIZ , SANTORO PEDRO GREIN DEL , KULCHESKI ÁLYNSON LAROCCA
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the success and complications rates of thoracolumbar fractures with a score equal or superior to 7 according to the load sharing classification (McCormack), surgically treated with short posterior fixation at three points. Methods: We evaluated 40 patients with thoracolumbar fractures and score by the load sharing classification greater than or equal to 7, treated exclusively by surgery by short posterior fixation. We assessed epidemiological data, increased kyphosis, loss of vertebral body height and complications at 2-year follow-up. Results: Although there was a statistically significant increase in kyphosis and a decrease in vertebral height, there was no clinical repercussion. Conclusion: We conclude that the McCormack classification is not a fundamental predictor for indication of anterior approach complementary to the short posterior fixation.
THECALOSCOPY: A NOVEL METHOD IN SPINE SURGERY
Authors: KASHCHEEV ALEXEY , ARESTOV SERGEY , GUSHCHA ARTEM
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACT Objetive: Thecaloscopy is a less invasive method of exploration of the spinal subarachnoid space, using an ultra-thin, flexible endoscope and endoscopic fenestration of scars and adhesions. Thecalopscopy was used in Russian neurosurgery for the first time. Methods: Since 2009, we have operated on 32 patients with the following diagnoses: 17 - spinal adhesive arachnoiditis (8 - local forms, 9 - diffuse forms), 12 - spinal arachnoid cysts (7 - post-traumatic cysts, 5 - idiopathic cysts), and 3 - extramedullary tumors (thecaloscopic videoassistance and biopsy). In all cases, we performed exploration of subarachnoid space and pathologic lesion with endoscopic perforation of the cyst or dissection of adhesions using special instrumentation. The mean follow-up time in our group was 11.4 months. Results: Neurological improvement (mean 1.4 by the modified Frankel scale, 1.8 by the Ashworth spasticity scale) was seen in 87% of patients operated for spinal arachnopathies. Temporary neurological deterioration (mild disturbances of deep sensitivity) was seen in 9% of patients and managed successfully with conservative treatment. One patient (3.1%) was operated three times due to relapse of adhesions. There were no serious intraoperative complications (e.g. severe bleeding or dura perforation). Postoperative complications included one CSF leakage and one case of postoperative neuralgic pain. The mean hospitalization time was 7.6 days. Conclusion: According to our data, we conclude that thecaloscopy is efficient and safe method, and should be widely used for spinal arachnopathies, adhesive arachnoiditis and arachnoid cysts. Taking into account that adhesive spinal arachnoiditis is a systemic process, and that spinal arachnoid cysts may also be extended, thecaloscopy may be regarded as the most radical and less-invasive form of surgical treatment that currently exists in neurosurgery.
COMPARISON OF ENDOSCOPIC AND MICROSURGICAL METHODS IN THE TREATMENT OF LUMBAR DISC HERNIATIONS
Authors: ARESTOV SERGEY , KASHCHEEV ALEXEY , GUSHCHA ARTEM
Published: October 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: The development of minimally invasive spine surgery leads us to reflect on the efficiency of new methods compared with older ones. In the case of endoscopic spine surgery, we always seek to compare our results using new techniques with the results of older and trusted microsurgical techniques. Unfortunately, there are few reliable studies measuring endoscopic and microsurgical approaches. We therefore decided to compare our treatment results with those of what are, in our opinion, the best and most thorough studies found. Furthermore, we found no illustrated experience in the usability of endoscopic methods. We therefore analyzed each step of the technique used, according to the practical experience with microsurgical discectomy. Methods: We compared our two-year experience of treatment of 183 patients with lumbar disc herniations using the endoscopic technique, with data reported in the literature on microsurgical minimally invasive methods. Results: Our group achieved good to excellent results in 92.9% of cases (170 patients) compared to 90% reported in the literature. We compared the capabilities of endoscopic discectomy with microsurgical methods, and concluded that the endoscopic method is sufficient to perform any movement inside the surgical field that is microscopically possible. It is also possible to perform any type of spinal cord decompression, with better visualization provided by the endoscope. Conclusions: We conclude that endoscopic microdiscectomy is a good and reliable alternative, with better outcomes and more efficient usage of the approach space.
Investigação na sala de aula: Uma proposta contextualizada para o ensino de Ciências/ Bioquímica por meio da perícia criminal
Authors: Sales de Melo Andrade Mytse Andrea
Published: October 2017

O ensino de Ciências/Bioquímica em sala de aula nem sempre proporciona uma aprendizagem significativa aos estudantes. Nesse cenário, a contextualização do ensino de ciências é uma estratégia fundamental. Sendo assim, este trabalho teve como objetivo propor uma abordagem alternativa e contextualizada para o ensino de Ciências/ Bioquímica, por meio de um tema gerador, a investigação criminal, a fim de mostrar a aplicabilidade das ciências e analisar se essa estratégia de ensino é viável e producente. O método utilizado foi a aplicação de questionários para 69 estudantes do 8º ano de duas escolas situadas em dois municípios da Baixada Fluminense (Queimados e Belford Roxo), RJ. Os resultados obtidos demonstram que, após a aplicação da proposta, houve um aumento significativo da porcentagem de acertos nas respostas dos questionários pelos estudantes. O uso das experimentações, “perícias” mostrou-se uma importante ferramenta a ser utilizada.
Síntese Proteica "O Jogo"
Authors: Pereira Heloisa Aparecida Barbosa da Silva , Pereira Thalita Mendes , Magalhães Ana Carolina
Published: October 2017

O jogo a síntese proteica é uma forma lúdica para que o aluno entenda todos os aspectos relacionados à transferência da informação gênica, com a utilização de uma estratégia de ensino que permita ao aluno compreender os processos de duplicação do DNA, transcrição (síntese do RNAm) e tradução (síntese proteica). O jogo possui todas as etapas, o que permite uma abordagem dinâmica e interativa do processo de síntese proteica e consiste de um tabuleiro com possibilidades de perdas ou ganhos de aminoácidos. Cada grupo recebe um gene fictício de uma proteína. Anteriormente ao início do jogo, eles devem fazer o processo de transcrição, removendo ao final os íntrons. Na sequência, já devem construir os anti-códons do RNAt correspondentes aos códons do RNAm, para facilitar o processo de tradução. O grupo, que primeiro finalizar a síntese proteica, ganha o jogo. É um material de fácil manuseio, com alto potencial acadêmico e baixo custo.
Bioquímica Médica - Casos Clínicos
Authors: Cavalcante Gustavo Henrique , Rhuama de Freitas Araújo Carla , Sales de Lima Felipe , Setúbal Costa Marcel , Wana Bezerra Pereira Hannaly , Dantas de Souza Iara , Tamires da Fonseca Jéssyca , Ester de Lima Costa Sara , Carlos Ferreira Lanza Daniel
Published: October 2017

A apresentação de situações que exemplificam a aplicação prática dos conceitos de bioquímica é um dos principais desafios no desenvolvimento de materiais didáticos para o ensino em bioquímica. Até agora, existe uma pequena quantidade de materiais, especialmente na língua portuguesa, que apresentam situações práticas as quais exemplificam a aplicação de vários conceitos bioquímicos na área de saúde humana. O aplicativo/ebook Bioquímica Médica-Casos Clínicos pretende fornecer a visão integrada do conhecimento básico em bioquímica e sua aplicação prática em situações do dia a dia de profissionais da saúde humana. Os conceitos de bioquímica são apresentados como casos clínicos, tornando possível o exercício da atitude analítica e a tomada de decisão para a resolução de problemas baseados em situações reais. O aplicativo está disponível gratuitamente na internet, facilitando tanto o acesso quanto o uso do material como fonte suplementar.
Hepatic triglyceride content determination v1
Authors: Hemmeryckx Bianca , Bauters Dries , Roger Lijnen H.
Published: October 2017

Diet-induced obesity in mice through the administration of a western-type diet high in fat and sugar will be accompanied by an increase in hepatic triglyceride content.
“Driving To Unknown” – Teaching Counselling Psychology At Universities
Authors: Gulina M.A.
Published: October 2017

The article outlines some major current issues of teaching and training for counselling psychology, in other words — theory and practice of psychological counselling. Well-developed British model of teaching and training for counselling psychology is described and critically analyzed. Some questions and considerations regarding this model are formulated. Some current issues of counselling psychology are discussed, namely integrative approaches in counselling psychology, and philosophical and ethical basis of this rather new theoretical field in psychology. Specificity of a therapist/counselling psychologist and client/patient encounter is outlined.
Interdisciplinary Professional Development for Teaching Science and Reading
Authors: WHITE JACOB , SHOCKLEY DENISE , HUTZEL MARGARET , WILSON NATALIE
Published: October 2017

Because instructional demands in literacy in the lower grades often limit instructional opportunities in other areas, including science, interdisciplinary approaches to training science educators are of current interest. This article describes the structure and impact of professional development activities for elementary and middle school teachers within a rural Ohio public school district (Gallia County Local) that aimed to address needs in both science and literacy. All teachers (n = 39) of grades three through eight who taught science and/or reading, including special education teachers, received targeted training on Earth & Space Science content and pedagogy and on strategies for teaching non-fiction reading within the science curriculum. Additional professional development was provided through one-on-one academic coaching sessions with teachers in their respective classrooms. Pre- and post-training teacher surveys were compared using a Wilcoxon signed-ranks test to determine statistical significance (α = 0.05) of any observed differences. The results indicate significant changes in instructional practices of participating teachers in several key areas, including increased usage of nonfiction reading (p = 0.04) and differentiated instructional practices within the science curriculum (p = 0.05). Comparison of student achievement scores on selected components of state-level assessments in reading and science also suggest a positive impact of the professional development in some areas. An increase in student proficiency in informational text and Earth & Space Science was observed after teachers received the training compared to the year prior to the training.
Welcome from the Editors
Authors: Morrone Michele , McKee Jeffrey
Published: October 2017

You may notice some changes in this issue of The Ohio Journal of Science; including some new story features.
White-Tailed Deer Browsing of Soybeans Significantly Changes Plant Morphology and Reduces Yield, Contributing to Large Financial Losses
Authors: Begley-Miller Danielle , Cady Alan
Published: October 2017

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) densities in North America have increased significantly in the last 100 years, contributing to extensive agricultural losses. Smaller farming operations are more likely to be impacted by these losses since they generally are not as financially buffered against poor harvests. This study explores changes in plant growth patterns, percent damage, harvest biomass, and yield of a soybean crop from deer browsing at three exposure levels on a small research farm in southwestern Ohio. Experimental soybean plots protected from deer browsing were placed in 0.5 hectare fields during the entire 2010 growing season. Similar, but unprotected, control plots were adjacent to these exclosed areas. The exclosure/control areas were assigned a browse exposure level (high, medium, low) based on their proximity to a wooded area. Individually identified plants were sampled by exposure level and treatment (protected vs. unprotected) in July and August measuring height, width, and percent damage. Yield and above-ground biomass were assessed upon harvest in October. Soybean plants protected from deer browsing were 25 percent taller, 87 percent less damaged, yielded 74 percent more seed, and had 47 percent more above-ground biomass than unprotected plants. Browsing exposure level was not significantly different between enclosed and open plots for any plant parameter. Given per-plant yield results and an average planting density, this farm experienced a loss of $68 (±$32) per hectare to deer. Overall, that represents a $405 (± $214), or 43 percent, financial loss over one growing season.
Mutagenic Potential of Artificial Athletic Field Crumb Rubber at Increased Temperatures
Authors: Dorsey Michael J. , Anderson Elizabeth , Ardo Oliva , Chou Max , Farrow Edward , Glassman Ethan L. , Manley Margaret , Meisner Herbert , Meyers Cecily , Morley Nolan , Rominger Joseph , Sena Madison , Stiefbold Madison R. , Stites Benjamin , Tash Maxwell , Weber Emma , Counts Patrick E.
Published: October 2017

Rubber tires contain several compounds that are known or suspected carcinogens.  Many carcinogens are mutagens, and fluctuation assays based on the Ames test can be used as an initial screen for mutagenic potential.  Granulated crumb rubber from recycled tires is commonly used in the creation of artificial athletic fields, and the surface temperature of these fields can reach levels far above the ambient temperature.  In this study, crumb rubber samples taken directly from four separate artificial athletic field surfaces were used to make leachates using water at different temperatures.  For each of these fields, leachates obtained in water at 70 ºC showed significant mutagenic potential (p ≤ .001) in Salmonella typhimurium fluctuation assays.  Leachates obtained in water at 40 ºC showed no mutagenic potential for any of the fields tested.  For one field, crumb rubber heated in water at temperatures as low as 50 ºC resulted in significant mutagenic potential (p ≤ 0.001).  Water used in an experiment designed to mimic the irrigation of an artificial athletic field also showed mutagenic potential (p ≤ 0.001) in a fluctuation assay.  These results suggest that at the higher temperatures that can exist on artificial athletic field surfaces, the crumb rubber infill on these artificial athletic fields can become the source of a water soluble agent with mutagenic potential in bacteria.
Novel Way in Teaching Introductory Soil Science
Authors: Wadia Adil Minoo , Clark William
Published: October 2017

The importance of soils is often underemphasized in introductory undergraduate geology courses, despite their relevance to students and the communities in which they live.  The high agricultural productivity of United States and the economic well-being of many of its communities are dependent on the physical properties of soils, as well as agricultural practices, human and natural history, and climate.  Although this could be realized through lectures and memorization, in order to achieve the metacognitive changes necessary to promote long-term understanding and behavioral change associated with resource planning and conservation, learning activities that promote a deep approach rather than a surface approach to learning must be utilized, so that students are engaged in activities in which they are actively searching for meaning, rather than engaging in rote memorization.  This paper discusses a teaching method in which the learning objectives, activities, and assessment are aligned to achieve this aim and presents evidence of its efficacy over seven years of its use.
Darwin and His Children: His Other Legacy
Authors: Cumo Christopher
Published: October 2017

No abstract available.
State of the Academy
Authors: McConoughey Stephen
Published: October 2017

No abstract available
Foraging Behavior of Apis mellifera in Southwestern Ohio during the late summer months
Authors: Honchell Julia , Krishna Savitha N
Published: October 2017

Knowledge of timing, foraging behavior, and diurnal activity patterns are important in developing an understanding to establish sustainable honeybee colonies in small-scale farms. This study was conducted to understand the foraging behavior of Apis mellifera in Yellow Springs, Ohio (August- September 2014; N = 12,327). We found more number of foragers brought nectar than the pollen (x̅= 20.1 ± 8.3 vs x̅ = 7.3 ± 4.5 bees per min; P < 0.01). Results suggest that the foraging rate was highest between 1240 to 1500 h (x̅ = 18.77 ± 3.95 per min., P <
Letter to a Young Scientist
Authors: Meserve Lee
Published: October 2017

No abstract available
Length-Weight Relationships, Age and Growth, and Body Condition of the Spottail Shiner (Notropis hudsonius) (Clinton 1824) in the Western Basin of Lake Erie
Authors: Ignasiak Elizabeth , Steffensmeier Zachary , Warfield Ellen , Bratti Felicia , Simon Thomas P.
Published: October 2017

Total length (LT) and standard length (LS)(mm) were compared to weight MB(g) in the Spottail Shiner, Notropis hudsonius (Clinton 1824), in the Western Basin of Lake Erie.  Length and weight relationship (n = 529), length-frequency distribution, and sex ratio were evaluated for tributary habitats and compared to coastal habitats.  The total population had a positive correlation between log normalized LT and MB (y = 3.0902x-5.2289, R2= 0.995) and a positive correlation between LS and MB (y=3.1397x-5.0501, R2= 0.996). Male Spottail Shiner had a positive correlation between log normalized LT and MB (y = 3.0984x-5.2465, R2=0.995,) and a significant positive correlation between log normalized standard length and body weight (y = 3.1551x-5.0775, R2=0.996). Female Spottail Shiner had a positive correlation between log normalized LT and MB (y = 3.078x-5.2034, R2=0.993) and a positive correlation between log normalized LS and MB (y = 3.1338x-5.0393, R2=0.996). Males and females were not significantly different in LT or LS (F-test = 1.020, df = 260, 267, p = 0.437). Sex ratio was 1:1. Spottail Shiner exhibit indeterminate growth and did not exhibit gender influenced growth patterns. Tributary individuals were significantly smaller than coastal individuals (F-test = 0.346, df = 65, 202, p = < 0.001). Male age I individuals ranged from 12-54 mm, age II individuals ranged from 57-99 mm, and age III individuals ranged from 99-132 mm.  Female Age I individuals ranged from 12-48 mm, age II individuals ranged from 53-102 mm, and age III individuals ranged from 102-129 mm.
Une mise en mots de la formation pour adultes
Authors: Boutinet Jean-Pierre
Published: October 2017

En se référant aux transformations des enjeux sociaux qui touchent le domaine de la formation des adultes la contribution pose deux questions : avec quels outils conceptuels la formation continue permet-elle de penser le devenir problématique des adultes dans le contexte postmoderne ? De quelles garanties de sens s’entoure ce devenir pour contourner les effets de crise, qui discréditent la mise en perspective d’un avenir à construire ? Ľarticle met en évidence les défis qui attendent les pratiques de formation et donne des propositions de developpement. Les transformations touchent une reconfiguration de la formation et des sens qui lui sont habituellement conférés.
Social Work and Family Therapy: Interdisciplinary Roots of Family Intervention
Authors: Constable Robert
Published: October 2017

Social work practice takes place between persons in families and other social institutions, such as schools, health systems, welfare systems or courts. Drawing from multi-disciplinary theoretical sources, the article brings together social work and family therapy to develop a contemporary model of social work practice with families. There are five generic principles of family systemic practice: 1) persons are inherently relational; 2) families have resilient strengths; 3) family life cycles proceed systemically generating relational tasks for family members; 4) repetitive family interaction generates relational structures; 5) cultures, as perceived by family members, are themselves in dynamic motion, necessitating a transcultural understanding of family interaction.
Erziehungswissenschaftliche Hauptfachstudiengänge in Deutschland. Zum Wandel von Studium und Disziplin im Zuge der Bolognareform
Authors: Grunert Cathleen , Ludwig Katja
Published: October 2017

Der Beitrag befasst sich mit den europäischen Hochschulrefomprozessen und fokussiert dabei auf den sogenannten Bolognaprozess im Zuge dessen an den deutschen Universitäten eine flächendeckende Umwandlung der ehemaligen Diplom- und Magisterstudiengänge in Bachelor- und Masterstudiengänge stattgefunden hat. Auf der Basis einer Bestandsaufnahme der im Wintersemester 2014/2015 in erziehungswissenschaftlicher Verantwortung angebotenen Hauptfachstudiengänge steht dabei die Frage im Zentrum, wie sich die Studienlandschaft im Bereich der universitären Erziehungswissenschaft in Deutschland im Zuge der Bologna-Reform verändert hat. Daran schließt sich die Diskussion an, welche Konsequenzen die Einführung des Bachelorund Mastersystems für die institutionelle Organisation der Disziplin Erziehungswissenschaft in Form ihrer Studiengänge und damit auch für ihre Stellung im deutschen Hochschulsystem nach sich ziehen könnte.
Badacz wobec doświadczeń dorosłych w kontekście biograficznej perspektywy badawczej
Authors: Golonka-Legut Joanna , Pryszmont-Ciesielska Martyna
Published: October 2017

Przyglądając się współczesnym praktykom badawczym realizowanym w obszarze nauk społecznych, można dostrzec wyraźne zainteresowanie biografią. Obserwacja losów jednostek, (roz)poznawanie mikroświatów społecznych z perspektywy indywidualnych biografii, a także analiza i poszukiwanie znaczeń indywidualnych doświadczeń życiowych człowieka cieszy się dużym zainteresowaniem, ale również zaufaniem wśród badaczy. Można także dostrzec, iż badacze z coraz większą uwagą i rozwagą zastanawiają się nad prawomocnością i poprawnością metodologiczną realizowanych przez siebie projektów, co jest szczególnie ważne w sytuacji konieczności problematyzowania i dookreślania tożsamości metodologicznej podejścia biograficznego. Niniejszy tekst jest głosem w dyskusji na temat rodzajów tzw. badań biograficznych realizowanych w obszarze andragogiki oraz ich istoty. Punktem wyjścia jest postrzeganie badań z wykorzystaniem biografii przez pryzmat biograficznej perspektywy badawczej, która przyjmować może przynajmniej trzy formy. Są nimi: podejście biograficzne, podejście auto/biograficzne i podejście autobiograficzne. Osią rozważań staje się refleksja związana z dookreśleniem poszczególnych podejść w odniesieniu do konkretnych projektów badawczych, z uwzględnieniem specyficznej roli/ról, jaką pełni w nich badacz. W tekście zostaje również zasygnalizowany wątek odnoszący się do rozumienia procesu badawczego z perspektywy procesu uczenia się. Źródłem podejmowanych rozważań są indywidualne doświadczenia badaczek, płynące z realizacji projektu, w którym wykorzystano podejście auto/biograficzne.
Udane procesy kształtowania w społeczeństwie sprzeczności. Możliwości oporu i rozsądku
Authors: Sünker Heinz
Published: October 2017

Punktem wyjścia analiz jest przekonanie o związku pomiędzy stosunkami społecznymi i możliwościami kształtowania się ludzi. Autor uzasadnia ten pogląd, powołując się na analizy innych teoretyków. W tym kontekście stawia pytanie o możliwości udanego dorastania i kształtowania się dzieci i młodzieży w społeczeństwach kapitalistycznych, gdzie podważana jest zasada równości ludzi i promowany jest egoizm, który stanowi podstawę wymiany rynkowej. Materiałem, w którym autor odnajduje egzemplifikacje powiązań między indywidualnym rozwojem dzieci a warunkami, w jakich żyją, jest książka Harper Lee Zabić drozda. Powieść napisana jest z perspektywy małej dziewczynki i oddaje znaczące dla jej biografii doświadczenia z dwóch lat życia. Autor rekonstruuje warunki i procesy kształtowania się dwójki rodzeństwa, zwracając m.in. uwagę na to, jak tworzy się opór jako postawa i jako potencjał działania alternatywnego wobec nacisków społecznych. Przywołując doświadczenia historyczne (rasizmu, faszyzmu, stalinizmu), autor przypomina, że szukanie więzi wyrażające się w ślepym podporządkowaniu władzy państwa, partii albo wodza pociągało za sobą tragiczne dla ludzkości skutki.
W podwojonym cieniu. Zapiski z etnografii życia
Authors: Burszta Wojciech Józef
Published: October 2017

Artykuł jest próbą przedstawienia idei etnografii życia rozumianej jako opowieść formatywna o kształtowaniu własnej tożsamości zarówno w sensie diachronicznym, jak i z punktu widzenia kluczowych metafor, które przenikają trajektorię całego życia. Etnografia życia to rodzaj intelektualnej i emocjonalnej wiwisekcji, autoterapii narracyjnej, która objawia konteksty i momenty kluczowe dla budowania tego, co nazywa się biografią naukową. Kluczową metaforą prezentowanej opowieści jest „cień podwojony” – cień przemijania najbliższych i życie w cieniu powojennej rzeczywistości PRL.
W kręgu transgeneracyjnych biografii naukowych. Zaczynając od Heleny Radlińskiej i Kazimiery Zawistowicz-Adamskiej
Authors: Kafar Marcin , Kamińska-Jatczak Izabela
Published: October 2017

Tekst – zorientowany na odkrywanie sensów i znaczeń transgeneracyjnych biografii naukowych – jest formą rozmowy dialogicznej toczącej się pomiędzy dwoma osobami przynależącymi do środowiska łódzkich pedagogów. On pojawił się w nim jako przybysz ze świata antropologii i etnografii, ona – pedagog społeczny – przywędrowała z kręgu terenowej pracy socjalnej z rodziną. Na przekór posiadaniu odrębnych rodowodów dyscyplinarnych, dialogowanie daje im szansę na rozpoznanie tropów wskazujących na istnienie między nimi doświadczeniowo-intelektualnego pokrewieństwa. Bazując na nim, wykonują współdzieloną pracę interpretacyjną, stopniowo odkrywając ślady prowadzące do zapoznanej przeszłości, gdzie etnografia i pedagogika społeczna spotykają się w osobach Heleny Radlińskiej i Kazimiery Zawistowicz-Adamskiej.
Biografia i kształtowanie: relacje międzypokoleniowe
Authors: Braches-Chyrek Rita
Published: October 2017

Biografia i kształtowanie (się) człowieka stanowią powiązane ze sobą perspektywy badawcze, w których nie bez znaczenia są relacje między pokoleniami. W pracy społecznej (Soziale Arbeit) teorie kształtowania i teorie biografii tworzą kontekst dla ujmowania sposobów przekazu kulturowego w relacjach społecznych, dla analizy wzorów prowadzenia życia i opisywania sytuacji problemowych. Mimo że historie życia i historie kształtowania doświadczane są jako jednostkowe i niepowtarzalne, to jednak odzwierciedlają się w nich określone struktury. Struktury tworzące się w biegu życia są ściśle powiązane z koncepcją pokolenia. Perspektywa pokoleniowa wyraża się w powiązaniach rodzinnych, ale ma także kontekst społeczny. W artykule omawiany jest związek i znaczenie kształtowania i biografii w relacjach międzypokoleniowych, na tle dokonujących się zmian społecznych.
Does Vocational Education at Regular Schools Matter? – A Longitudinal Case Study of Students’ Experiences with Vocational Orientation Programs
Authors: Köhler Sina-Mareen
Published: October 2017

This contribution presents results of a longitudinal qualitative study of young adults with different career plans and transition pathways. The central question of this study focuses on the relevance of vocational orientation programs at regular schools for young people’s career plans and transitions. The first part deals with the organization and research about vocational orientation programs. The second part begins by giving an insight into the empirical design of the longitudinal study. It then proceeds to discuss how the methodological perspective of reconstructive research can provide deeper understanding of student’s perspective. Narrative interviews are used as the basis to investigate how the socialization contexts are relevant and interconnected. Through the deeper understanding of student’s perspectives and the role of different socialization agents, it is possible to highlight the relevance of vocational orientation programs at schools. The findings could prove useful for improving vocational orientation programs at schools. Currently, such programs are disconnected from students’ everyday life and show little regard for their perspectives.
Intimate Terrorism and Situational Couple Violence: Classification Variability Across Five Methods to Distinguish Johnson’s Violent Relationship Types
Authors: Eckstein Jessica J.
Published: October 2017

Johnson’s (1995, 2008) theory of violent relationship types represents an opportunity to resolve debates surrounding intimate partner violence (IPV) prevalence and to adapt policy and treatment options for victims accordingly. However, the use of quantitative methods to distinguish between situational couple violence (SCV) and intimate terrorism (IT) remains in its initial stages of discovery. This study included a 2-phase (N = 840; via targeted community and agency sampling) online survey design comparing the utility and grouping variability across 5 methods of IT/SCV classification: victimization-variables and coercive-control-variable hierarchical clustering, vignette-choice, cutoff scoring, and expert coding. Findings are discussed in terms of contributions to differing IPV-research perspectives, researchers’ understanding of existing classification methods, and practitioners’ awareness of victims’ voices in quantitative research.
Investigating the Risk of Date Rape by Auditory Status
Authors: Williams LaVerne McQuiller , Porter Judy L. , Scott Jason D. , Smith Tony R. , Vogt Taylor V.
Published: October 2017

This exploratory study examines the impact of auditory status, gender, and prior sexual victimization on attitudes and behaviors related to date rape among undergraduate college students (n= 3,352) at a private university in the northeast. An abbreviated version of the College Date Rape Attitude and Behavior Survey (Lanier & Elliot, 1997) and the Sexual Experiences Survey (Koss, Gidycz, & Wisniewski, 1987) were employed. Findings indicated that Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students were more likely to experience negative sexual experiences than hearing students. No differences were found in rape-supportive attitudes by auditory status. The analysis also found that DHH students were more likely to engage in sexual behaviors that increase the risk of date rape than were hearing students. Finally, significant differences were found regarding gender and prior sexual victimization on rape attitudes and behaviors. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.
Pretest Versus No Pretest: An Investigation Into the Problem-Solving Processes in a Dynamic Testing Context
Authors: Veerbeek Jochanan , Hessels Marco G. P. , Vogelaar Simone , Resing Wilma C. M.
Published: October 2017

Proponents of dynamic testing have advocated its use as a replacement or addition to conventional tests. This research aimed to investigate the effects of using versus not using a pretest on both the outcome on the posttest and the processes used in solving inductive reasoning tasks in dynamic testing using a graduated prompts training. Sixty-seven 7- to 8-year-old children were assigned to either a group that received a pretest or a group that did not receive a pretest, using a randomized blocking procedure. No significant differences were found between both groups of children on posttest accuracy, process measures, number of hints needed during training, amount of time needed for testing, and the prediction of school related measures. This article concluded that the decision of whether or not a pretest is necessary should be based on the research question to be answered because it does not appear to influence posttest results.
Rise of the Machines: In an Era of Ventricular Assist Devices, Prolonging Life or Death?
Authors: Diaz Oliver
Published: October 2017

The past few decades witnessed the unprecedented “rise of the machines”; life-prolonging devices to support failing organs or as a form of organ replacement. Sophisticated machines provide us clinical milieu to intervene on sicker, dying patients, support the failing organ, prevent downward trajectory to multi-organ failure, and avert death. Hemodialysis has been in existence for several decades and has become the standard therapy for acute renal failure. Extracorporeal liver assist device replaces the detoxification function of the failing liver. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenator in cases of profound respiratory failure can replace the native lung function in the oxygenation of the venous blood and removal of carbon dioxide. The technology can also be used as a short-term heart–lung machine to keep the patient alive in the event of profound refractory cardiopulmonary collapse until the native heart and lung function returns. Ventricular assist devices (VADs) can completely replace the cardiac function in patients with end-stage heart failure and provide systemic flow. These innovative machines were developed under the assumption that they will improve survival, functional capacity, and quality of life in this cohort of patients. This case study focuses on the appropriate use of VADs as an alternative therapy for end-stage heart failure. This will explicate the ethical dilemma that concomitantly may arise with the use of these sophisticated organ replacement strategies when the goals of their placement are not met and just merely prolonging the dying process.
FORENSIC PRACTICAL APPLYING OF MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR VISION LOSS
Authors: Grigor’eva E. N.
Published: October 2017

In this article was generalized experience of application of medical criteria of vision loss in forensic practice in Bureau of Forensic Medicine of Moscow Region.
HEART RHYTHM DISORDERS OF BUTANE INHALATION
Authors: Tarkhnishvili G. S.
Published: October 2017

Due to the widespread spread of smoking and accessories for it, adolescents in the world and our country inhalate gas for refueling lighters (butane), this phenomenon is called «sniffing». Under the influence of butane there are cases of sudden death, often associated with physical exertion. Butane is an inhalant drug that sensitizes the myocardium to the arrhythmogenic effects of catecholamines. In experiments on rats with the inhalation of butane, the arrhythmogenic and ischemic effects were shown.
La fruticultura subtropical en los ecosistemas de ladera de clima mediterráneo: cambios en la vegetación
Authors: Rodríguez-Pleguezuelo Carmen Rocío , Francia-Martínez José Ramón , Franco-Mora Dionisio , Durán-Suazo Víctor Hugo
Published: October 2017

En la costa de Granada, sureste de España, se encuentra una zona de frutales subtropicales en laderas, distribuidos en terrazas. Se evaluaron tasas de descomposición y liberación de nitrógeno (N) de hojarasca, en dos ecosistemas: (1) ecosistema de ladera inalterado (ELI) sin cultivo agrícola, con cubierta de vegetación autóctona, y (2) ecosistema de ladera alterado (ELA) con frutales de mango (Mangifera indica L.), aguacate (Persea americana Mill.), chirimoyo (Annona cherimolia Mill.), níspero (Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl.), y cubiertas de plantas aromáticas y medicinales (PAM) en los taludes de las terrazas. En ELA la tasa de descomposición de hojarasca de chirimoyo fue la más alta, y entre las PAM la alhucema rizada (Lavandula dentata L.), así como la mejorana (Thymus mastichina L.), alhucema rizada (Lavandula dentata L.) y ajedrea (Satureja obovata Lag.) registraron altas tasas de liberación de N. En ELI acebuche (Olea europea L.) y bolina (Genista umbellata (L'Hér.) Dum., tuvieron bajas tasas de descomposición. Las PAM en ELA pueden contribuir a restablecer los ciclos naturales de reciclado de nutrientes, minimizando los efectos del cambio de uso del suelo.
Diversidad arbórea a través de gradientes topográ cos en la región de El Salto, Durango
Authors: MEDRANO MERAZ MARIA DE JESÚS , HERNANDEZ FRANCISCO JAVIER , CORRAL RIVAS SACRAMENTO , NAJERA LUNA JUAN ABEL
Published: October 2017

El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar y comparar la diversidad arbórea sobre diferentes gradientes de ex- posición y pendiente en un rango de altitud de 1 500 a 3 000 msnm en bosques templados de la región de El Salto, Durango. La base de datos se obtuvo de 268 sitios de 0.1 ha distribuidos al azar en 12 comunidades. Para cada gradiente, se estimó la riqueza de especies (S), índice de diversidad proporcional de Shannon-Wiener (H'), índice de Simpson (λ) e índice de equidad de Pielou (J'). La comparación de la diversidad arbórea se realizó con análisis de rarefacción. Los resultados muestran que los factores exposición y pendiente modi can la riqueza de especies y la diversidad proporcional, mientras que los índices de Shannon-Wiener y Simpson presentaron una diversidad media y la abundancia de las especies tiende a ser heterogénea. El análisis de rarefacción indicó que existen diferencias signi- cativas en la diversidad proporcional y la riqueza de especies, en tanto que las especies con mayor índice de valor de importancia fueron Pinus durangensis y P. cooperi. La exposición es la fuente de variación más importante sobre la riqueza y diversidad proporcional de especies arbóreas en comparación con la pendiente.
Perfil mineral en agua, suelo, forraje y suero sanguíneo de ovinos en Tlaxcala, México
Authors: Muñoz-González Juan Carlos , Huerta-Bravo Maximino , Ramírez-Valverde Rodolfo , González-Alcorta Mariano Jesús
Published: October 2017

El objetivo fue determinar el per l mineral en muestras de agua, suelo, forraje, alimento concentrado, sales minerales y sangre de 170 ovinos en nueve ranchos del estado de Tlaxcala, México. Los minerales analizados fueron Cu, Fe, Zn, Mn, Ca, Mg, Na, K y P. El modelo estadístico incluyó el efecto del rancho en todas las variables, para la sangre se determinó el efecto de estado fisiológico. Hubo diferencias (p < 0.05) entre ranchos en las concentraciones de Mg, Na, K y P en el agua. Los suelos de los ranchos tienen concentraciones diferentes (p ≤ 0.05) de Cu, Fe, Zn, Mn, Ca, Mg, Na, K y P. Los contenidos de Zn, Mn, Ca, Na y la relación Ca:P fueron mayores (p < 0.05) en las leguminosas que en las gramíneas. Las concentraciones séricas de Zn, Ca y P fueron mayores (p < 0.05) en los corderos que en las ovejas.
Duración del periodo de lluvias y aptitud de tierras para la agricultura de temporal
Authors: Delgado-Carranza Carmen , Bautista Francisco , Ihl Thomas J , Palma-López David
Published: October 2017

El concepto duración del periodo de lluvias (DPLL) es una propuesta de mejoramiento de otro denominado longitud del periodo de crecimiento (LPC). El objetivo fue realizar un mapa de aptitud para la agricultura de temporal basado en la selección de un modelo de la duración del periodo de lluvias con el índice de humedad. Se utilizaron los datos de 65 estaciones meteorológicas del estado de Yucatán y zonas circundantes. Se analizó la relación entre el resultado del modelo con el mapa de la vegetación potencial. Se encontró que el índice de humedad es mayor cuando proviene del método de Thornthwaite (MT), con el que se obtuvo el mejor modelo cartográ co con valor de de nición de un mes húmedo cuando es mayor a 0.65. El variograma fue tipo Gaussiano con una r2= 0.98 y el porcentaje de la varianza explicada C/(C0+C) = 74 %. La validación cruzada de la interpolación presentó una r= 0.63 y la raíz cuadrada del error cuadrático medio (RECM) = 1.34. Los cinco intervalos de meses húmedos de interés agrícola fue de tres a cuatro meses, de cuatro a cinco meses, de cinco a seis meses, de seis a siete meses, y de siete a ocho meses.
La promoción de estilos de vida saludable aprovechando los espacios públicos
Authors: De la Peña-de León Alicia , Amezcua Núñez Juan Benardo , Hernández-Bonilla Alicia
Published: October 2017

Objetivo: Analizar la influencia que tienen el entorno físico y los aspectos sociales de los espacios públicos en la activación física y el bienestar de los ciudadanos, con el fin de identificar oportunidades para diseñar estrategias de mercadotecnia social que fomenten la salud y el bienestar entre los ciudadanos.
Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio mixto en dos etapas: observación y análisis de los atributos físicos de la Ruta Recreativa de Saltillo, Coahuila en base al modelo de Servipanoramas; aplicación de encuestas en línea a 168 adultos utilizando las escalas de bienestar percibido y de valoración de las Ciclovías.
Resultados: Los hallazgos sugieren que la existencia de espacios públicos apropiados para ejercitarse y convivir con otros resulta atractiva para los participantes en el estudio, quienes señalan que la Ruta Recreativa estudiada ofrece el entorno adecuado para alcanzar sus metas de salud y relacionarse con personas con intereses similares.
Conclusiones: Existe un interés de los visitantes a la Ruta Recreativa de Saltillo, Coahuila por alcanzar mejores niveles de salud y bienestar, lo cual puede ser aprovechado por empresas y organismos públicos para diseñar e implementar estrategias e intervenciones de mercadotecnia social orientadas a la promoción de la salud y el cambio de hábitos, utilizando los espacios abiertos que la Ruta Recreativa ofrece y llegar así a un mayor número de ciudadanos.
Avaliação da Função e Qualidade de Vida após Artroplastia Total da Anca por Diferentes Vias de Abordagem
Authors: Araújo Paulo , Machado Luís , Cadavez Duarte , Mónaco Lisete , Januário Filipa , Luís Lisete , Bártolo Mafalda
Published: October 2017

Introdução: Avaliar a função e qualidade de vida em doentes submetidos a artroplastia total da anca fazendo distinção quanto às duas vias de abordagem (posterior/ântero-lateral) usadas pelo Serviço de Ortopedia do Centro Hospitalar de Leiria.Material e Métodos: Estudo retrospetivo de 94 doentes sujeitos a artroplastia unilateral da anca, através do questionário Hip Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS LK 2.0), teste de Trendelenburg e avaliação da força muscular dos abdutores da anca com dinamómetro. Avaliaram-se os doentes aos seis meses, 12 meses, 18 meses e 24 meses pós-operatório.Resultados: O estudo revelou que 97,9% doentes cumpriram programa de reabilitação. A evolução pós-cirúrgica (seis a 24 meses) mostrou ter resultados diferentes nas duas vias de abordagem. Aos seis meses os doentes operados pela via ântero-lateral apresentaram piores resultados quando comparados com a via posterior, nomeadamente Hip Osteoarthritis Outcome Score dor, Hip Osteoarthritis Outcome Score sintomas e Hip Osteoarthritis Outcome Score atividades da vida. Aos 24 meses, não parecem existir diferenças entre as duas vias de abordagem. Dos 94 doentes avaliados no estudo, o teste de Trendelenburg foi positivo em 31% dos doentes, sendo que 81,9% corresponderam a doentes operados pela via ântero-lateral. A força muscular dos abdutores da anca operada foi inferior na via ântero-lateral aos seis meses, 12 meses e aos 24 meses.Discussão: Este trabalho evidenciou que nos primeiros seis meses pós-artroplastia total da anca, os doentes operados por via posterior apresentaram-se, de acordo com o questionário HOOS, menos sintomáticos, com melhor qualidade de vida e com menor impacto nas atividades de vida diária e no desporto e lazer quando comparados com os doentes operados por via ântero-lateral. Contudo, estas diferenças foram-se igualando ao longo dos 24 meses. Verificou-se ainda que os índices de força muscular dos músculos abdutores da anca foram claramente superiores nos doentes operados por via posterior aos seis meses, aos 12 meses e aos 24 meses comparativamente aos doentes operados por via ântero-lateral.Conclusão: Aos 24 meses pós-artroplastia total de anca não parecem existir diferenças entre as duas vias de abordagem no que diz respeito à função e qualidade de vida. Contudo, verificou-se que os doentes operados pela via ântero-lateral apresentaram maiores défices de força muscular e maior percentagem de testes de Trendelenburg positivos.
A Endocrinologia em Portugal - Censo 2016. Direção do Colégio de Endocrinologia e Nutrição da Ordem dos Médicos
Authors: Guimarães Joana , Afonso António , Carvalho Davide , Marques Ana Paula , Martins Teresa , Mascarenhas Mário Rui , Pereira Conceição , Rodrigues Dírcea , Saraiva Catarina , Cardoso Helena
Published: October 2017

Introdução: A Direção do Colégio de Endocrinologia e Nutrição da Ordem dos Médicos realizou um inquérito nacional em setembro de 2016, a todos os serviços de Endocrinologia, Diabetes e Metabolismo dos hospitais do Serviço Nacional de Saúde e uma versão simplificada do mesmo foi enviada a todos os endocrinologistas a trabalhar em Portugal e inscritos no colégio.Material e Métodos: O censo inclui dados organizacionais e de recursos humanos relativos ao fim do ano de 2015. Registou 107 respostas individuais e 27 serviços.Resultados: O ratio de endocrinologistas por 100 000 habitantes era de 1,4, muito inferior a outros países europeus (varia de 2 a 4), que resulta numa carência grave de serviços em algumas zonas do País e em piores indicadores de qualidade.Discussão: Estes dados indicam que devem ser implementadas medidas para aumentar o número de endocrinologistas e serviços em Portugal.Conclusão: Nos últimos anos, o número de internos tem vindo a aumentar, o que vai permitir melhorar esta situação.