bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Levels of protected lysine and methionine in the diet of lambs: nutritional parameters and protein metabolites
Authors: Araújo Carolina Moreira , Macedo Junior Gilberto de Lima , Oliveira Karla Alves , Silva Adriana Lima , Siqueira Marco Túlio Santos
Published: October 2019

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of inclusion of different levels of protected lysine and methionine on the nutritional parameters and protein metabolites of lambs. The experiment was carried out at the Capim Branco Experimental Farm, at Uberlândia Federal University, during the months of September and October 2016. Five blood lambs ½ Dorper × ½ Santa Inês, approximately eight months old and with an average weight of 50 kg, were distributed in a Latin square scheme 5 × 5 (five treatments and five replicates). The treatments consisted of the inclusion in the diet of different levels of lysine and methionine protected from ruminal degradation (MicroPEARLS LM®): 0 g, 8 g, 16 g, 24 g, and 32 g. The diet was composed of corn silage and concentrate in a ratio of 30V:70C. The experiment was divided into five phases. Each phase had a duration of fifteen days (ten days of adaptation of the animals to the experimental diets and five days of data collection). The animals were kept in individual metabolic cages. A digestibility assay was performed to determine the apparent dry matter intake and digestibility (DMI/DDMI), nitrogen balance, and protein metabolites. The DMI (kg day-1) and in relation to the metabolic weight presented a positive linear equation, and was highest for the treatment with 32 g of amino acids, as well as the ingested nitrogen and nitrogen balance, being positive in all treatments. There was no difference (P > 0.05) in the DDMI. The crude protein and urea concentrations remained above the recommended levels and the concentration of creatinine remained below the recommended level. The inclusion of protected amino acids up to 32 g increases DMI and urinary nitrogen excretion without negatively affecting digestibility. The protein metabolism was altered, without causing damage to the performance of the animals.
Detection of buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) seroreactive for vesicular stomatitis virus in the state of Paraíba, Northeastern Brazil
Authors: Bezerra Camila de Sousa , Sauthier Jéssica Tatiane , Cargnelutti Juliana Felipetto , Ramalho Gisele Cândida , Nogueira Denise Batista , Flores Eduardo Furtado , Weiblen Rudi , Brasil Arthur Willian de Lima , Santos Carolina de Sousa Américo Batista , Azevedo Sérgio Santos
Published: October 2019

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) in buffaloes in the state of Paraíba, Northeastern Brazil. The study was carried out in 14 herds in the municipalities of Alagoa Nova, Areia, Campina Grande, Guarabira, Juripiranga, Santa Helena, Sapê, Rio Tinto, Santana dos Garrotes, Itatuba, Solânea, and Cacimbas. The studied population was formed by buffalo females reared for meat and milk, comprising of mixed and Murrah breeds, at least 24 months of age. For the serological diagnosis of VSIV-3, the virus-neutralization test (VN) was performed, using the VSIV-3 isolate 2013 São Bento/Paraíba. Real prevalence was 2.6% for VSIV-3, with antibody titers ranging from 160 to 1280. This is the first study to characterize VSV circulation in the buffalo population in Northeastern Brazil, where infection is considered endemic; some aspects of virus maintenance are not fully understood, such as the role of reservoirs in endemic areas. The identification of seroreactive animals in this study demonstrates the circulation of VSIV-3 in the buffalo species. Reports of virus isolation in this species have not yet been described, which suggests the need for investigating the role of buffaloes in vesicular stomatitis epidemiology.
Examination of Balance and Isokinetic Strength in Female Volleyball Players
Authors: Cengizel Elif , Cengizel Cagdas Ozgur
Published: October 2019

The purpose of this research is: (a) to compare the dominant and non-dominant leg isokinetic strength and balance, (b) to compare the balance applied on the same side to different directions and isokinetic strength applied to the same side at different angular velocities and (c) to examine the relationship between the balance and isokinetic strength applied at different angular velocities in female volleyball players. Eleven senior female volleyball players voluntarily participated in the research. Isokinetic knee flexion and extension strength were separately obtained on concentric/concentric dominant and non-dominant leg as 5 repetitions at 60˚.s-1 angular velocity, 10 repetitions at 180˚.s-1 and 15 repetitions at 300˚.s-1. The balance test was performed for both sides in anterior (ANT), posterolateral (PL) and posteromedial (PM) directions. In female volleyball players, there is no significant difference between the dominant and non-dominant leg in terms of isokinetic strength and balance. A significant difference was detected between the balance applied in different directions on the same side and isokinetic force applied at different angular velocities. However, there is not any significant relationship between isokinetic strength and balance in female volleyball players. As a result, there is no isokinetic strength and balance asymmetry in volleyball and there is no relationship between them. This may be an indication of the need for both legs in volleyball.
Is Mental Toughness in Elite Athletes a Predictor of Moral Disengagement in Sports?
Authors: Namli Sevinc , Demir Gonul Tekkursun
Published: October 2019

The aim of this study was to determine whether mental toughness levels of athletes engaged in the elite-level team and individual sports in Ankara and Erzurum were predictors of moral disengagement in sports. The sample of the study consisted of randomly-selected 515 athletes who were actively engaged in sports in their clubs in 2017. The “Moral Disengagement in Sport Scale-Short” (MDSS) developed by Boardley and Kavussanu (2008) and adapted to Turkish by Gülpınar (2015), and the “Sports Mental Toughness Questionnaire” (SMTQ) developed by Sheard et al. (2009) and adapted to Turkish by Pehlivan (2014) were used as data collection tools. In the analysis of the data, frequency, percentage, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient and linear regression analysis were utilized.

As a result of the analyzes, no significant difference was found between confidence, one of the sub-scales of the SMTQ, and moral disengagement, but there was a weak positive significant relationship between the constancy and control sub-scales. As a result of the linear regression analysis, it was found that moral disengagement predicted the constancy and control sub-scales significantly and explained 4% and 3% of the variance, respectively, but it was found that the confidence sub-scale was not predicted significantly.
Evaluation of The Improvement of Clinical and Radiological Scores with Doxycycline in the Treatment of Nasal Polyposis: A Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial
Authors: Mohebbi Alireza , Aghajanpour Mohammad , Ghanbari Hadi , Azar Zhila Mohammadi , Alaghehband Ahmad , Safdarian Farshid
Published: October 2019

Although several trials have been proposed for nasal polyposis (NP) treatment, but no standard guideline has been declared yet. We evaluated the effect of doxycycline on NP treatment. In a double- blind randomized clinical trial, 48 patients with bilateral nasal polyposis were assigned to receive doxycycline and placebo capsules for 8 weeks and were followed monthly for 4 months. Patients were assessed for polyp size, severity of symptoms and quality of life according to the endoscopic examination, VAS score, CT scanning and SNOT-22 respectively. polyp size reduced significantly after 8 weeks of treatment in the drug group. The quality of life score has raised significantly after 2 months of treatment with doxycycline. By giving –up the drug, severity of symptoms started to grow-up after 2 months. Although a course of doxycycline improved nasal symptoms, polyp size and CT findings, but further studies with more patients and longer follow-up course are required to establish the foundation to recommend this drug as an important treatment in NP.
Computational Study of Electronic Influence of Guanidine Substitution on Diels-Alder Reactions of Heterocyclic Dienes
Authors: Antol Ivana , Barešić Luka , Glasovac Zoran , Margetić Davor
Published: October 2019

Quantum-chemical calculations of cycloaddition properties of cyclic heterodienes substituted with guanidine functionality were carried out. Molecular and electronic structures of series of dienes (pyrrole, furan, thiophene, isoindole and 1,3-butadiene) were calculated and reactivity order established on the basis of FMO theory. Transition state calculations of model [4+2] cycloaddition reaction with acetylene indicate that guanidine substitution influences reaction barriers in moderate extent (up to ~4 kcal mol–1). The substitution position plays an important role on the sign and magnitude of the effect and protonation of nitrogen possessing substituents increases reactivity of dienes.
Features of the course of acute pancreatitis in patients with obesity
Authors: Kebkalo Andriy , Tkachuk Olha , Reyti Adrian
Published: October 2019

Abstract
The purpose of the study is to investigate the course of acute pancreatitis in obese patients, the development of local and systemic complications and mortality rates.
Materials and methods
We have taken and analyzed 482 histories of acute pancreatitis, who has been treatmented at Kyiv Regional Clinical Hospital from January 1, 2011 to February 2, 2019. The data were statistically processed in the Exel 2010 program using a descriptive method using relative , absolute numbers, mean square deviations and their errors. A correlation relationship between variables was studied using the Pearson criterion (R2). Testing the significance of the difference between the two independent groups was carried out with the help of the t-criterion of the Student.
Results
In our study we had 482 patients, 260 patients (54%) had obesity (the study group), for comparison, a control group of patients with normal body weight was chosen, the total number of which was 222 (46%) patients. Obesity patients had a higher average age (55.4 ± 9.4 years, p = 0.01), also they had statistically greater percentage of severe cases of acute pancreatitis (85 (32.7%) vs 16 (7.2%); p = 0.01 *). We note the increase in the percentage of the course of severe pancreatitis in patients with weight gain from 10.20% to 53.93% (p = 0.03) *. Obesity patients had the longer bed-days in the hospital than in patients with normal body weight. In addition, they observed an increase of twice the bed in the reanimation and intensive care unit (5.8 ± 0.8 vs 2.7 ± 0.5 days, p = 0.01 *). When investigating the mortality rate, it should be noted that the main cause of death was the progression of organ failure of 30 (6.3%), pulmonary embolism (TB) - 15 (3.1%) and DIC 18 (3.7%) .
Conclusions. The presence of obesity in patients involves a high risk of severe acute pancreatitis, this risk increases with an increase in the body mass index. In addition, in obese patients we have a higher bed-day in-patient and in-patient-care settings, which increases the total cost of treatment and requires a cost-effective algorithm in the future. A high mortality rate in obese patients requires improved treatment algorithm.
Key words: acute pancreatitis, obesity.
Analysis of the impact of bronchial asthma and hypersensitivity to aspirin on the clinical course of chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps
Authors: Podwysocka Marta , Dąbrowska-Monti Katarzyna , Fendler Wojciech , Pagacz Konrad , Pietruszewska Wioletta
Published: October 2019

Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a disease with still not enough known pathogenesis despite the development of genetics, immunological and microbiological research. The number of patients with CRS has been constantly growing. The coexistence of CRS, bronchial asthma and aspirin intolerance (aspirin triad) is an adverse prognostic factor with higher risk of recurrences. The aim of study was to compare the severity of CRSwNP depending of coexistence of bronchial asthma and/or aspirin intolerance. The research was performed in the group of 204 patients operated 2009-2013 with 5 years follow-up. Higher nasal polyps growth in groups of patients with aspirin triad and CRSwNP and bronchial asthma in endoscopic examination (p=0,0005 and p=0,0030 respectively) and CT-scan according to Lund-Mackay point scale (p<0,0001 and p=0,0009) was showed. Also, these patients presented increased severity of nasal symptoms before surgical treatment according to VAS scale (p=0,0126 for CRSwNP with bronchial asthma; p=0,0390 for aspirin triad). Similarly, 6 months after surgery the same groups of patients presented higher severity of the disease symptoms (p<0,0001 for aspirin triad’ patients; p=0,0174 for CRSwNP and bronchial asthma’ patients) . Patients with aspirin triad had also statistically more surgeries in past (p=0,001), what proves that recurrences in this group are very likely to be observed in spite of the use of proper conservative treatment. No such differences have been shown in the group of patients with CRSwNP and isolated aspirin intolerance (without bronchial asthma). Allergy to inhaled allergens, hypersensitivity to aspirin are factors significantly worsening the course of CRSwNP. It would be advisable to consider, despite a lack of history of aspirin intolerance, a hypersensititvity to aspirin test in patients with particularly severe CRSwNP, especially those associated with bronchial asthma. It also seems reasonable to carry out such a test on every patient with newly diagnosed CRSwNP and bronchial asthma in order to be able to plan further treatment in this group of patients accordingly including biological treatment with antimonoclonal therapy against interleukin 4, 5 or13.
EFFECT OF PE–LD AND PE–HD AS MODIFIERS OF ELASTOMERS
USED IN MOBILE TRACKS ON THEIR TRIBOLOGICAL WEAR
Authors: NAPIÓRKOWSKI Jerzy , OLEJNICZAK Klaudia
Published: October 2019

This paper presents a study of PE–LD and PE–HD as modifiers of elastomers used in mobile tracks on
their tribological wear. The experiment was conducted at a “rotating bowl” test stand in three types of soil
mass: light, medium, and heavy soil. Based on measurements of mass wear of the tested materials, relative
resistance to wear was determined. It was found that an elastomer containing chemically modified polyethylene
(PE–HD) was more resistant to wear than an elastomer containing low-density polyethylene (PE–LD). Using
a microscope, the condition of the material surfaces following tribological tests was analysed.
Studi Mikrosimulasi Penilaian Kinerja Persimpangan Bersinyal Jalan Ir. H Juanda-Cikapayang
Authors: Maulana Andrean , Nugraha Fikri Aulia
Published: October 2019

Persimpangan Jalan. Ir. H. Juanda "“ Cikapayang merupakan salah satu persimpangan yang berada di tengah pusat Kota Bandung yang merupakan pertemuan jalan arteri utama. Persimpangan ini sering mengalami kemacetan lalu lintas, terutama saat jam sibuk. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui kinerja simpang bersinyal Cikapayang pada kondisi eksisting serta mengetahui alternatif pemecahan masalah yang tepat. Metode analisis dalam penelitian ini berdasarkan pendekatan dari perangkat lunak mikroskopis PTV Vissim. Simulasi mikro merupakan salah satu alat bantu yang dapat digunakan untuk analisis kinerja simpang pada kondisi jenuh. Hasil validasi dengan arus lalu lintas lapangan dinyatakan dengan nilai GEH < 5. Ini menunjukkan bahwa model sudah valid dan dapat digunakan untuk analisis selanjutnya. Analisis kinerja simpang dinilai berdasarkan Panjang antrian dan Tundaan simpang. Analisis menunjukkan bahwa persimpangan Cikapayang kurang layak, kondisi eksisting memiliki Panjang antrian dan tundaan rata-rata sebesar 121,97 m dan 91,20 detik.  Alternatif pemecahan masalah yang paling baik untuk simpang Cikapayang adalah dengan melakukan pelebaran dan memisahkan pergerakan lurus dan belok kanan pada arah barat-timur serta merubah waktu sinyal, dengan hasil masing-masing Panjang antrian dan Tundaan rata-rata simpang sebesar 24,24 m dan 29,84 detik.Ir.H.Juanda"“Cikapayang Intersection is one of the major intersections be in the Bandung City which a crossing of the main arterial roads. This intersection often experienced traffic jam, especially during peak hours. The purpose of this research is to analyze the performance of Cikapayang signalized intersection on the existing condition and determine the appropriate alternative solution. The method of analysis in research is based on the microscopic simulation that can be used at the intersection of saturated conditions. The results of the validation with traffic flow is stated with GEH value <5. This showed that the model had been valid can be used to review further analysis. The performance analysis of the intersection is expressed on the length of the queue and the delay of the intersection. The analysis showed that the intersection Cikapayang less decent, in the existing condition obtained queue length and delay of 121,97 meters dan 91,20 seconds. An alternative resolution is best for Cikapayang Intersection is to do widening road and separates the movement straight and turn right in the direction East-West as well as changing the time signal, in Alternative condition obtained queue length and delay of 24,24 meters and 29,84 seconds.
Evaluasi Koreksi Temperatur Dan Beban (Pd T-05-2005-B)
Authors: Tjan Aloysius
Published: October 2019

Akurasi evaluasi struktur perkerasan lentur menjadi penting karena keputusan strategi pemeliharaan perkerasan merupakan bagian integral sistem manajemen perkerasan berdasarkan evaluasi tersebut. Lendutan FWD merupakan salah satu cara yang ditawarkan oleh Pd T-05-2005-B (2005). Lendutan dipengaruhi temperatur perkerasan dan beban yang bekerja pada saat pengujian. Pedoman menggunakan temperatur 35oC dan beban 4.08 ton sebagai temperatur dan beban standar. Dari hasil analisis, koreksi lendutan akibat beban tidak standar dapat digunakan dan menghasilkan solusi yang akurat. Akan tetapi, koreksi lendutan akibat pengukuran pada temperatur tidak standar akan menghasilkan kesalahan lendutan, sehingga juga pada prediksi umur sisa. Kesalahan prediksi umur sisa akan semakin besar jika pengujian lendutan dilakukan semakin jauh dari temperatur standar. Koreksi lendutan disarankan diubah dengan Persamaan 19, yang akan memberikan prediksi umur sisa lebih akurat seperti tampak pada Tabel 2. Optimal pavement maintenance based on evaluation of pavement structure "“ makes the accuracy to the evaluation is very important - as an integral pavement management system, FWD deflection is one alternatif used in Pd T-05- 2005-B (2005) for pavement structure evaluation. Deflection measured depends on pavement temperature as well as the load applied on FWD. The Guide (Pd T-05 2005-B) specified 35oC pavement temperature, and 4.08 ton of FWD loading as standard testing. Correction factors are provided when deflection test condition deviates than the standard. From this research, correction factor provided for non standard load is perfectly accurate. However, the correction factor provided for non standard pavement temperature is inaccurete. Equation 19 is proposed as better correction factor. Better accuracy of predicted pavement remaining life using the proposed equation is provided as shown on Table 2.
Detection and Quantitation of Selected Food Allergens by Liquid Chromatography with Tandem Mass Spectrometry: First Action 2017.17
Authors: New Lee Sun , Stahl-Zeng Jianru , Schreiber Andre , Cafazzo Mark , Liu Alex , Brunelle Sharon , Liu Hua-Fen
Published: October 2019

Background: In response to a need for accurate and reliable methods for food allergen regulatory compliance, a method for the detection and quantitation of whole egg, whole milk, peanut, and hazelnut in eight food matrices was developed and evaluated in a single-laboratory validation. The matrices include cookies, cookie dough, bread, breakfast cereal, salad dressing, ice cream, and red wine. Objective: The method was compared with Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPR) 2016.002 established by the AOAC Stakeholder Panel on Strategic Food Analytical Methods. Methods: The method involves tryptic digestion of allergen proteins in food matrices incurred or spiked with allergen standards [reference materials (RMs), Standard RMs (SRMs), or in-house prepared standard] and uses labeled peptide internal standards. LC-tandem MS analysis of the signature tryptic peptides of the four allergens is performed using multiple reaction monitoring. Results: For 10 allergen/matrix combinations, the method demonstrated adequate sensitivity with a minimum quantitation limit of 3 mg/kg for whole egg and 10 mg/kg for milk, peanut, and hazelnut allergens. Repeatability precision across 3 days of analyses was <17% with analytical range of 10–1000 mg/kg. Recovery from incurred and spiked matrix-matched standards varied from 60 to 118%. Conclusions: The method met the minimum performance requirements of SMPR 2016.002 for whole egg in cookies, bread, cookie dough, and salad dressing; whole milk in cookies and red wine; peanut in breakfast cereal; and hazelnut in cookies. Highlights: The ERP determined that the data presented met the SMPR and accordingly recommended the method to be granted First Action status. In September 2017, the Official Methods Board approved the method as First Action.
Adaptive Governance as an Avenue for Delivering Public Purpose in the Wake of Financialization
Authors: Shika Kwami Corina , Tyler Nick
Published: October 2019

The demand for infrastructure and utility services is an acute challenge for countries in middle- and low-income countries undergoing high levels of urbanization, demographic shifts, and civil and political reorganization. The demand for utilities occurs alongside a trend toward increased financialization of the local state. A challenge for meeting demand for utility services is the shift toward increased financialization where the delivery of public purpose is challenged. This chapter aims to highlight governing arrangements that aid in understanding how public purpose can be delivered through utilities using the case study of Medellin, Colombia. Through examples of public infrastructure projects and the delivery of water by its utility-company, Empresas Publicas de Medellin, the paper discusses how this company achieved alignment of essential services with public purpose through adaptive governance structures that mitigate adverse effects of financialization and promote the integration of economic, environmental, and social goals. While this case does not propose a transferable model of governance, it highlights arrangements that enable a more mixed, adaptive, and nuanced understanding of how adverse effects associated with total financialization might be abated.
Movimento dos Trabalhadores Desempregados em Campinas (SP): o caso da ocupação Joana D’Arc
Authors: Fernandes Jean Lucas Macedo , Almeida Maria Vitória de , Pedro Bárbara Pereira
Published: October 2019

O artigo analisa a ocupação Joana D’Arc, onde atua o Movimento dos Trabalhadores Desempregados (MTD) em Campinas/SP, entre 2013 e 2018. Foram realizadas observações e entrevistas, sob a ótica da Teoria do Processo Político (TPP), que fornece ferramentas conceituais para se pensar a mobilização política. De acordo com esta perspectiva, a coordenação entre os ativistas é crucial para produzir um ator coletivo – afinal, os agentes coletivos se formam em interação solidária durante o próprio processo. Assim, temos como hipótese que o MTD ganhou força enquanto ator coletivo a partir dos diversos confrontos com os órgãos públicos. A pesquisa de campo analisou as relações dos atores mais de perto, colaborando para a conclusão de que o MTD estabelece diversas tensões com o Estado. O movimento traz uma nova perspectiva sobre a questão habitacional e do direito à moradia digna em Campinas.
Welfare-Prior Eudaimonism, Excellence-Prior Eudaimonism, and the Self-Absorption Objection
Authors: D’Souza Jeff ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: October 2019

One of the longest standing objections levied against virtue ethics is the Self-Absorption Objection. Proponents of this objection state that the main problem with neo-Aristotelian accounts is that the virtuous agent’s motive is to promote her own eudaimonia. In this paper, I examine Christopher Toner’s attempt to address this objection by arguing that we should understand the virtuous agent as acting virtuously because doing so is what it means to live well qua human. I then go on to defend Toner’s view from two of Anne Baril’s criticisms: that his account is un-Aristotelian, and that his account does not take seriously the importance of the virtuous agent organizing her life in a way that is good for her. In doing so, I pave the way for neo-Aristotelian virtue ethicists to develop an adequate response to the self-absorption objection along Toner’s lines.
AS PRINCIPAIS TENDÊNCIAS PEDAGÓGICAS NA PRÁTICA ESCOLAR BRASILEIRA E SEUS PRESSUPOSTOS DE APRENDIZAGEM
Authors: Da Silva Delcio Barros
Published: October 2019

AS PRINCIPAIS TENDÊNCIAS PEDAGÓGICAS NA PRÁTICA ESCOLAR BRASILEIRA E SEUS PRESSUPOSTOS DE APRENDIZAGEM
Concepções de surdez na voz dos interpretes de libras
Authors: Oliveira Luciana Figueiredo de , Lima Ivonaldo Leidson Barbosa
Published: October 2019

Os processos educacional e de inclusão de sujeitos surdos no ensino regular, muitas vezes estão resumidos à presença do intérprete de Libras na sala de aula regular. Tais processos, via de regra, parecem estar desconsiderando as singularidades dos sujeitos surdos, e deixando de lado a importância da valorização da cultura e da constituição de identidades surdas em detrimento de práticas educativas baseadas ainda no ensino da língua como objeto pronto e acabado e do sujeito como ser passivo nesse processo. Discutir as concepções de surdez adotadas por interpretes de Libras que atuam no ensino fundamental. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, realizada a partir de entrevistas à intérpretes de Libras que atuam no ensino fundamental, com análise dos dados realizada com base nos pressupostos da análise do conteúdo proposta por Bardin (2011). Provavelmente baseadas em políticas de inclusão para surdos que privilegiam o aspecto linguístico em detrimento ao cultural e identitário, as concepções de sujeito e surdez apresentadas pelos intérpretes de Libras ainda podem ser consideradas reducionistas. Assim, a presença deste profissional no ensino fundamental, como única ou principal alternativa para a educação de sujeitos surdos, não tem possibilitado a constituição de sua identidade e a valorização da cultura surda, não contribuindo para uma educação crítica, responsável e eficaz desses sujeitos. Se faz urgente e necessária a adoção de um modelo educacional que permita o conhecimento e desenvolvimento de relações que, para além do linguístico, valorizem aspectos culturais.
Gêneros textuais acadêmicos na educação profissional técnica de nível médio: uma experiência a partir do resumo científico
Authors: Leite Evandro Gonçalves , Barbosa Maria Do Socorro Maia Fernandes , Pereira Regina Celi Mendes
Published: October 2019

Neste trabalho, apresentamos e analisamos uma proposta de intervenção didática envolvendo o gênero resumo científico, desenvolvida em turmas de ensino médio integrado à educação profissional técnica, na disciplina Língua Portuguesa e Literatura. Como fundamentação teórica, baseamo-nos essencialmente em contribuições da didática de línguas, para alicerçar o desenvolvimento e a apresentação da proposta de intervenção didática, e do Interacionismo Sociodiscursivo, para descrever as capacidades de linguagem mobilizadas pelos alunos na produção dos resumos, produtos empíricos desse processo. As análises apontam que é legítimo e pertinente abordar gêneros da esfera acadêmica, como o resumo científico, no ensino médio; e que os alunos apreendem e mobilizam, na escrita do gênero, suas características. Portanto, a educação profissional técnica de nível médio apresenta-se como um contexto de ensino e aprendizagem de gêneros da esfera acadêmica.
O discurso da democracia: imprensa e hegemonia da ditadura empresarial-militar brasileira (1964-1968)
Authors: Vasconcelos Cláudio Beserra de
Published: October 2019

Este artigo discute o uso da retórica da democracia no processo de construção da hegemonia da ditadura empresarial-militar implantada no Brasil em 1964. Precisamente, procura analisar o discurso da grande imprensa brasileira durante o período compreendido entre o golpe de 31 de março de 1964 até o momento imediatamente posterior à edição do Ato Institucional n.º 5, em 13 de dezembro de 1968, e a construção da ideia da defesa da democracia como instrumento de criação de consenso, visando à legitimação da dominação de classe.Palavras-chave: Ditadura Empresarial-Militar e Imprensa. Hegemonia.  Democracia.
História do Tempo Presente e América Latina: Chile – uma entrevista com Cristina Moyano Barahona
Authors: Oliveira Carlos Eduardo Pereira de
Published: October 2019

EntrevistadaA historiadora Cristina Moyano Barahona é docente de História e Geografia na Universidad de Santiago de Chile. Licenciada em Educação em História e Geografia (2000), com mestrado em História (2005) pela Universidad de Santiago de Chile. Obteve Doutorado em História (2007) pela Universidad de Chile, e realizou Pós-Doutorado no Instituto de Estudios Avanzados da Universidad de Santiago de Chile (2009). Trabalhou como professora convidada na Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (2015), na Argentina, e no Instituto Mora (2017-2018) no México. Tem como linhas de pesquisa os estudos em história contemporânea chilena, com foco nas elites políticas, esquerdas, militâncias e partidos políticos. É autora dos livros “El MAPU durante la dictadura. Saberes y prácticas para una microhistoria de la renovación socialista en Chile, 1973-1990”, de 2010, e “Mapu o la seducción del poder y la juventud. Los años fundacionales del partido mito de nuestra transición. 1969-1973”, de 2009. Atualmente, coordena o projeto de pesquisa “Usos políticos de la transición a la democracia. Ensayos políticos y demandas sociales en la construcción del tiempo histórico reciente, Chile 1986-2012”, financiado pelo Proyecto Fondecyt. Entrevista concedida em 12 de agosto de 2019.
Cadastro Ambiental Rural (CAR) e municípios costeiros maranhenses: análise dos dados autodeclarados
Authors: Rocha Victor Nathan Lima da , Santos André Luís Silva dos
Published: October 2019

O CAR é um instrumento de planejamento de gestão pública, criado por meio do mais recente Código Florestal Brasileiro (Lei Federal n. 12.651/2012). Trata-se de um registro eletrônico - obrigatório - das informações ambientais das propriedades/imóveis rurais de todo o território brasileiro, construindo uma base de dados a nível nacional para planejamento territorial e estratégias de controle, monitoramento e combate ao desmatamento do país. Alguns estudos preliminares vêm almejando analisar algumas destas informações prestadas na plataforma; entretanto, recorrentes em pequenas áreas e, ainda, com pouca atenção às áreas costeiras do país, que apresentam relevante impacto socioeconômico e ambiental. Diante disso, o objetivo da pesquisa foi realizar uma análise dos registros de CAR nos municípios costeiros do Estado do Maranhão (MCMa) com base em metadados independentes, fornecidos por órgãos oficiais, elencando as incongruências das informações inseridas no SiCAR e discutindo seus entraves. Para tanto, os registros dos cadastros foram armazenados e processados em um ambiente SIG (Sistema de Informações Geográficas), sendo cotejado com dados espaciais do MMA, IBGE, ANA, SEMA/MA e Embrapa. Como principais resultados: 25% das áreas dos imóveis estão sobrepostas, mais de 2 milhões de hectares (ha) passíveis de cadastramento não foram registrados; as áreas de altitude superior a 1800m e de declividade maior que 45 graus foram fidedignas à realidade; enquanto que, para áreas de manguezais e restingas, houve baixo percentual de cadastro, as duas menores que 6% do esperado; já quanto à hidrografia, foram aferidas falhas em APPs que deveriam ser contínuas, de geometria suspeita e de faixas discrepantes quando numa análise circunvizinha.
Monitoramento de um talude rodoviário da BR-116 por uma aeronave remotamente pilotada
Authors: Zonta Jhonatan Tilio , Passini Larissa de Brum , Luz Cristhyano Cavali da , Mlenek Dyeison Cesar
Published: October 2019

O monitoramento de taludes rodoviários constitui um recurso importante para evitar deslizamentos e possíveis tragédias causadas por movimentos de massa. A comparação de levantamentos topográficos realizados de forma sistemática e espaçados no tempo permitem a verificação nas mudanças da geometria de um talude. Com o avanço da tecnologia nos últimos anos, surgiram novos métodos para aquisição de dados, como por exemplo, a Aeronave Remotamente Pilotada ou Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). O embarque de sensores em uma RPA viabiliza a obtenção de informações terrestres que podem ser utilizadas para gerar um modelo tridimensional do terreno. A comparação entre seções transversais de modelos obtidos em períodos distintos pode indicar locais de mudanças abruptas de declividade, que merecem maior atenção por apresentarem risco potencial de ruptura. O entendimento das variações da geometria de um talude é um recurso importante durante o monitoramento de encostas suscetíveis a deslizamentos. O presente trabalho apresenta a consolidação de uma proposta metodológica, com base no aerolevantamento, para a obtenção de modelos tridimensionais de um talude rodoviário localizado na BR-116, que terá sua geometria comparada ao longo do tempo visando seu monitoramento.
Optimization of Ultrasound-Mediated Drug Delivery for Treatment of Onychomycosis
Authors: Kline-Schoder Alina , Le Zung , Sweeney Liam , Zderic Vesna
Published: October 2019

Background: Onychomycosis is a fungal nail disorder that does not have a successful cure due to the poor permeability of topical anti-fungal drugs through the nail. This study utilizes ultrasound to increase the permeability of the nail to the topical drugs currently used in clinic. The first aim of this study was to optimize ultrasonic parameters within the temperature increase limits set by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS). The second aim of the study was to evaluate the optimized parameters for a cause of action of either cavitation (the creation of micrometer pores in the nail barrier) or acoustic streaming (a steady fluid motion which may help push the drug through the nail).

Methods: Porcine and human nails are used in the five studies. PZFlex Modeling Software is used to model the temperature increase in the toe as a result of ultrasonic application and these results were used to develop the three parameters tested throughout the rest of the studies. The three parameters tested were 1 min of continuous ultrasonic application, 3 min of 50% ultrasonic application and 5 min of 50% ultrasonic application. In order to address the second aim of our research work, these three parameters were tested for the presence of streaming and cavitation.

Results: At the three tested parameters, the most permeation of the nail occurs with 1 min of continuous application of ultrasound to the nail. It was also found that there was limited cavitation and significant streaming at all three parameters. This suggests that streaming may be the main mechanism-of-action in ultrasound-mediated drug delivery through the nail.

Conclusion: The parameter of 1 min of continuous ultrasonic testing will continue to be employed as the testing is moved to a rabbit model of onychomycosis.
Investigating the significance of tumor-infiltrating immune cells for the prognosis of lung squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Zhu Yueyan , Zhang Xiaoqin
Published: October 2019

Objective

Increasing evidence has indicated an association between immune cells infiltration in LSCC and clinical outcome. The aim of this research was tantamount to comprehensively investigate the effect of 22 tumor infiltrating immune cells (TIICs) on the prognosis of LSCC patients.

Methods

In our research, the CIBERSORT algorithm was utilized to calculate the proportion of 22 TIICs in 502 cases from the TCGA cohort. Cases with a CIBERSORT P-value of <0.05 were kept for further study. Using the CIBERSORT algorithm, we first investigated the difference of immune infiltration between normal tissue and LSCC in 22 subpopulations of immune cells. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to analyze the effect of 22 TIICs on the prognosis of LSCC. An immune risk score model was constructed based on TIICs correlated with LSCC-related recurrence. Multivariate cox regression analysis was used to investigate whether the immune risk score was an independent factor for prognosis prediction of LSCC. Nomogram was under construction to comprehensively predict the survival rate of LSCC.

Results

The results of the different analysis showed that except of memory B cells, naive CD4+T cells, T cells and activated NK cells, the remaining immune cells all had differential infiltration in normal tissues and LSCC (p < 0.05). Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed two immune cells statistically related to LSCC-related recurrence, including activated mast cells and follicular helper T cells. Immune risk score model was constructed based on three immune cells including resting memory CD4+T cells, activated mast cells and follicular helper T cells retained by forward stepwise regression analysis. The Kaplan-Meier curve indicated that patients in the high-risk group linked to poor outcome (P = 8.277e−03). ROC curve indicated that the immune risk score model was reliable in predicting recurrence risk (AUC = 0.614). Multivariate cox regression analysis showed that the immune risk score model was just an independent factor for prognosis prediction of LSCC (HR = 2.99, 95% CI [1.65–5.40]; P = 0.0002). The nomogram model combined immune risk score and clinicopathologic parameter score to predict 3-year survival in patients with LSCC.

Conclusions

Collectively, tumor-infiltrating immune cells play a major role in the prognosis of LSCC.
Quality Evaluation of Composite Bread Produced from Wheat and Fermented Cashew Kernel Flours
Authors: Touzou Bleou Jean Jaurès , Soro Doudjo , Soro Soronikpoho , Koffi Kouadio Ernest
Published: October 2019

The aim of this research was to produce bread from composite flours (fermented cashew kernel/wheat), determine their physicochemical and sensory properties. The Hagberg falling number (FN) and rheological properties of wheat ﬂour replaced with fermented cashew kernel flour at 10, 20 30 and 40% were evaluated. The physical properties and proximate composition of loaves were determined. Also sensory characteristics of breads were evaluated. Results showed that the substitution of wheat flour with fermented cashew kernel flour negatively impacted the rheological properties and increased the falling number. Thereby, composite flours obtained from wheat flour substitution with fermented cashew kernel flour at 10 and 20 percent levels were retained for bread production. The weight, volume and specific volume of loaves varied from 208 to 229 g, 433 to 657 cm3 and 1.80 to 3.20 cm3/g respectively. The crude protein, fat, crude fibre, moisture and ash contents of the composite breads increased significantly (P<0.05) with increase in the proportion of fermented cashew kernel flour. The carbohydrate contents were observed to decrease significantly (P<0.05) from 38.08 to 56.18% with increase in the percentage of the cashew kernel flour incorporation. Sensory evaluation of the bread samples showed that substitution level of 10% fermented cashew kernel flour produced bread that was acceptable to the consumers whereas at 20% were neither like nor dislike. Therefore, it is recommended to use a level of substitution of wheat flour with fermented cashew kernel flour not exceeding 20% for bread production.
Growth and Yield Response of Two Onion (Allium cepa L.) Varieties to Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers in the Forest- Savannah Transitional Zone of Ghana
Authors: Danje Ali A. , Essilfie M. E. , Asiedu E. K.
Published: October 2019

The objective of the experiment was to evaluate the influence of organic and inorganic fertilizers on growth and yield of two onion varieties in the transitional zone of Ghana. The experiment was laid out in a split plot design with 3 replications. Two varieties [Bawku Red and Red Creole] were laid as main plots and fertilizer rates [10 t/ha Cow dung, 10 t/ha Poultry manure, 300 kg/ha NPK, 5 t/ha PM + 150 kg/ha NPK, 5 t/ha CD + 150 kg/ha NPK) and control (without amendment)] were assigned to sub-plots. The two field experiments were conducted in 2016 and 2017 cropping seasons at the research field of the College of Agriculture Education, University of Education Winneba, Mampong campus. The result showed that Bawku Red planted on 5 t/ha PM + 150 kg/ha NPK produced (P=.05) higher number of leaves per plant and shoot fresh and dry weight than the control during the 2016 cropping season. Red Creole planted on 10 t/ha PM had higher number of leaves per plant, taller plants and higher marketable bulb yield than the control during the 2016 cropping season. In both 2016 and 2017 cropping seasons, Bawku Red and Red Creole planted on 5 t/ha PM + 150 kg/ha NPK produced (P=.05) higher total bulb yield than the control. For maximum vegetative growth and yield in onion production, preferably Bawku red, sole poultry manure (10 t/ha) and/or in combination with NPK (5 t/ha PM+150 kg/ha NPK) is recommended.
The Effect of Structural Modification on the Blood Brain Barrier Permeation Properties of Allicin
Authors: E. Itepu Victor , J. Umezinwa Ogochukwu , A. Ilukho Fidelis , A. Collins Difa , Samuel Cosmas
Published: October 2019

Allicin is found in nursery onion. Allicin is isolated from garlic (Allium sativum). Nutriceutical allicin is an organice compound gotten from garlic. It is also sourced from onions, and different species in the family Alliaceae. It was first isolated and examined in the research facility by Chester J. Cavallito in 1944. This colourless fluid has a distinctively pungent smell. This compound shows antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Allicin is additionally the garlic's resistance mechanism against assaults by pests. In this investigation, we considered the impact of the substitution of a terminal methyl group of allicin with hydroxyl group. The 2D structure of Allicin and its analogue were designed by utilizing the ChemAxon programming and spared as mrv files. The mrv file were changed over into SMILES strings utilizing the OpenBabel programming and pharmacokinetic parameters were predicted by using the SwissADME server. Results from the investigation demonstrated that the basic change directed at the terminal methyl group of allicin converted into a non neuroactive compound with no capacity to cross the blood brain barrier.
Evaluation of Flood Management in Nigeria: A Case Study of Yauri Local Government Area, Kebbi State
Authors: Galadima Daniel Habila , Samaila Ishaya K. , Joshua Magaji I.
Published: October 2019

An evaluation of management in Nigeria with focus on Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State was carried out. The study made use of ASTER data of 2017 with spatial resolution of 30m, topographical map at a scale of 1:50,000, monthly rainfall data for 35 covering the study area and soil map at a scale of 1:50,000. Thematic maps for soil, rainfall and elevation were produced converted to raster data in GIS environment. Each data set in a single map was given weight by pair-wise comparison; reclassification of each map was done based on the weights generated from the pair-wise comparison of each dataset. The weights generated revealed that rainfall with 46 as its weight has the greatest influence on flood occurrences in the study area. Elevation accounted for weights of 24, slope accounted for 12 while drainage density, soil and LULC accounted for 10, 8 and 3 respectively. The settlements of Gumbi, Yauri, Unguwa Damisa, Zamare and Jijima that make up the study area lie along the zone of very high flood vulnerable land. Among the causes of flooding, excess rainfall and coastal location of the various settlements are responsible for flooding. Besides, the relief of the study area is such that encourage flooding as all the settlements are situated along the river course. The predominant coping and adapting strategies adopted to check flooding in the study area are temporary relocation and the raising of the floor of their houses among others.
Determination of Nonylphenol and Its Ethoxylates by HPLC 1100 in Water Environment of Taiyuan City
Authors: Salomon Kouakou Yao , Zhang Cai Xiang , Sylvain Akpo Kouakou , Wang Yan Xin , Ping Liao Xiao
Published: October 2019

The aim of this work is to study the occurrence of nonylphenol and its ethoxylates in Taiyuan industrial area. The present study has firstly determined best conditions of Nonylphenol and its ethoxylates detection by using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) 1100 series, variating solvent, mobile phase and flow: rate. These conditions let secondly the concentration determination of these pollutants in water media. Samples were collected from surface and groundwater in the industrial area of Taiyuan city (Shanxi province). Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEOs) detection was better when solvent and Mobile phase were 2-propanol and Flow rate at 0.1 ml/min. Concentrations of Nonylphenol (NP) and NPEOs found in rivers and wastewaters collectors ranged from 80 to 933 µg/L and 38 to 743 µg/L respectively, while for groundwater, concentrations ranged from 24.6 to 151 µg/L and from 20 to 274 µg/L. These high concentrations found both in surface and groundwater, represent a risk of exposition to endocrine disruptors for humans and aquatic species. Actions should be taken to avoid or reduce the use of those compounds, or industries should apply some treatment before release their wastewater into environment. Attention should be paid especially to groundwater in case of human consumption. Introduction to groundwater way and degradation pathways from surface water to groundwater need to further study.
Composition, Engineering and Industrial Significance of Soil Deposits along Major Highways in Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: O. Falowo O.
Published: October 2019

Geochemical and geotechnical studies of soil deposits along some highways in Ondo State were investigated. Field mapping revealed an underlying basement rock suite comprising granite, granite gneiss, migmatite and schist. The geochemical analysis employed X-ray fluorescence and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) to determine the major and minor oxide geochemistry while particle size analysis test, Atterberg limit test, compaction test, specific gravity, triaxial compression test and California bearing ratio were determined following the British Standards (BS-1337). Abundances of major elements show a predominant  (43.4–61.30%),  (18.30–33.70%) and  (14.50–23.28%) constitute over 95% of the bulk chemical compositions. Other constituents include and The silica:sesquioxide ratio  of the soil shows that all sampled soil are true laterite except samples AL-1 and AF-1 (are lateritic) which correspond to samples taken from sites 1 and 3 respectively. However, the soils satisfy Federal Ministry of Works and Housing of Nigeria and AASHTO recommended standard for subgrade and subbase/base foundation construction materials, but samples AL-3, OF-2, and OF-4 need to be graded with sand or gravel to reduce its plasticity, while only sample AL-2 can serve as base course material for highway construction. It’s concluded from the results that the tested soils have more engineering applications than industrial usage since only samples from sites 1 and 3 can serve as ceramic material and brick clay provided the alumina and iron contents are reduced.  The soils in their raw state, may not be able to serve as fillers and coating materials in the paint and cosmetic industries, generally due to an amount of sand in the samples (above 50%), which makes them unsuitable.