bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Variation of plant and fruit traits in native Mexican costeño pepper
Authors: Santiago-Luna Eric G , Carrillo-Rodríguez José C , Chávez-Servia José L , Perales-Segovia Catarino , Heredia-Garcia Elena
Published: October 2018

ABSTRACT In a collection of costeño peppers conserved by indigenous producers from the municipalities of Santa Maria Tonameca and Santo Domingo de Morelos, Oaxaca, Mexico, a description and classification of agromorphological variation was undertaken by characterization of 46 populations in a greenhouse distributed under complete randomized block design with three replicates. Days to first flowering, plant and fruit traits and yield per plant were evaluated. Significant differences were detected for all traits except for plant height at 120 days after planting. In a principal component analysis, the variables of green and dry weight of 15 fruits, average fruit weight, number of fruits and yield per plant were the characteristics with major descriptive value for the total phenotypic variance. In addition, two patterns of agromorphological variation were determined; for productivity, one was highly variable and integrated with pepper populations from La Oscurana, Villa Unión and San Juanito communities, and the other was integrated with less variable populations, such as those from Las Pilas. These phenotypic patterns were confirmed in a cluster analysis, where five phenotypic groups were statistically significantly different. Complementarily, an inverse relationship was determined between number of fruits per plant and average fruit weight in ten populations that presented high agronomic potential; a yield greater than 500 g per plant, more than 100 fruits per plant and an average weight greater than 3.9 g per fruit were detected.
Formar, cozer, tirar a cal: testemunhos do fazer cal em Portugal
Authors: Menezes Marluci
Published: October 2018

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar e discutir os contextos de algumas “falas” de quem faz a cal, destacando a importância destas “falas” como património intangível. Para efeito, recorre-se a estudos realizados com mestres caleiros no âmbito de projetos de investigação desenvolvidos em Beja (Alentejo/Portugal); explorando ainda alguma da literatura produzida nesta área temática, todavia, privilegiando-se aquela assente em estudos empíricos realizados em Portugal, nomeadamente onde a “voz” do artesão da cal tenha sido expressiva para a compreensão dos processos técnicos tradicionais. Considera-se que o testemunho oral dos artífices da cal pode ser um importante contributo para o ampliar do conhecimento técnico-científico acerca dos processos de produção deste material.
Urban green spaces and the influence on vehicular traffic noise control
Authors: Lopez Guillermo Angel Perez , Souza Léa Cristina Lucas de
Published: October 2018

Abstract In this paper, we explore a statistical relationship between green areas and traffic-related vehicle noise. A medium-sized Brazilian city was selected as the sampling area. This area was divided into 25 subareas and for each subarea a group of descriptors was developed. The parameters considered were the areas occupied by green spaces and the noise pollution index generated by vehicular traffic during day and night periods. The green areas were quantified by digital processing of satellite images. The vehicular traffic noise was measured directly at the site and analysed by the noise pollution index (Lnp), the equivalent sound level (LAeq) and the day/night sound level (Ldn). In order to establish the statistical relationship between noise descriptors and green areas, Pearson's linear correlation coefficient (r) was used. Two analysis types were developed: a generalised one, including the 25 subareas; and a specific one, classifying the subareas into clusters. The first analysis indicated a trend to a medium negative correlation between green areas and noise pollution day index (Lnpd), noise pollution night index (Lnpn) and Ldn (r= -0.577, -0.484, -0.373). In the second analysis, the subarea cluster 3 is considered, which includes areas with clinics and educational institutions. This correlation was classified as high negative (r= -0.729, -0.721, -0.541). The results show indexes with high negative correlation, statistically meaning that there is an inverse proportional relationship between green areas and noise pollution.
Método para elaboração de orçamento operacional utilizando um software de autoria BIM
Authors: Fenato Thalmus Magnoni , Saffaro Fernanda Aranha , Barison Maria Bernardete , Heineck Luiz Fernando Mahlmann , Scheer Sergio
Published: October 2018

Resumo O orçamento operacional é uma ferramenta eficiente na gestão de custos, pois as atividades são segregadas de acordo com o processo de produção. Entretanto, essa característica torna a estrutura do orçamento extensa. O uso da modelagem da informação da construção (BIM) permite que informações de custos sejam inseridas no modelo, facilitando a extração automática dos quantitativos e o entendimento das considerações de orçamento por meio de visualização 3D. O objetivo desta pesquisa é propor um método para modelagem BIM de orçamento operacional que permita explicitar considerações de cálculo e automatizar a extração de quantitativos, com o uso do software REVIT. A condução dos estudos permitiu elaborar uma proposta do método de modelagem. A avaliação do método apontou: (a) falta de classes de objetos capazes de representar as atividades do orçamento operacional. Os objetos não possuem relacionamento entre si, acarretando que alterações de projeto demandem ajustes manuais; (b) a modelagem por parâmetros, embora não disponibilize visualização 3D, mostrou-se uma alternativa simples para extração de quantitativos com abordagem operacional. A deficiência do método estava associada à orientação para escolha do tipo de modelagem, o que demandou adaptações, incorporando diretrizes para auxiliar nessa escolha.
Iron ore tailings in the production of cement tiles: a value analysis on building sustainability
Authors: Fontes Wanna Carvalho , Fontes Giovanni Gonçalves , Costa Ellen Cristine Pinto , Mendes Julia Castro , Silva Guilherme Jorge Brigolini , Peixoto Ricardo André Fiorotti
Published: October 2018

Abstract The present work discloses the development of a sustainable cement tile (SCT) produced with Iron Ore Tailings from tailings dams (IOT). Initially, technical evaluation and environmental analysis of IOT were performed through physical, chemical and morphological characterisation, leaching and dissolution tests. Its feasibility as a pigment was also investigated. Subsequently, the value analysis was performed, starting from an empathy map to a study on environmental, social and emotional values in the relationship between people and product. As result, the IOT presented fine, crystalline particles, no toxicity, and is technically feasible to be employed as filler, aggregate and pigment in the production of SCT. The colour layer of the SCT presented more homogeneous colour and less pores than conventional ones. Therefore, the design of the SCT was developed, incorporating intangible values such as: environmental ideology, local identity and social expression. In this sense, the present work seeks to assist in the decision-making process involving IOT as construction material.
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and reliability of the Understanding COPD questionnaire for use in Brazil
Authors: Mayer Anamaria Fleig , Gulart Aline Almeida , Santos Karoliny dos , Cani Katerine Cristhine , Karloh Manuela , O’Neill Brenda
Published: October 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: To translate the Understanding COPD (UCOPD) questionnaire into Portuguese, adapt it for use in Brazil, and assess its reliability. Methods: The UCOPD questionnaire consists of two sections, designated section A and section B. Section A comprises 18 items divided into three domains: “About COPD”, “Managing Symptoms of COPD”, and “Accessing Help and Support”. Section B includes five questions regarding patient satisfaction with the educational component of pulmonary rehabilitation programs. The UCOPD questionnaire was applied twice on the same day by two different raters (with a 10-min interval between applications) and once again 15-20 days later. The Wilcoxon test was used in order to compare the scores among applications. Reliability was assessed by the intraclass correlation coefficient and Bland-Altman plots. Results: The study sample consisted of 50 COPD patients (35 men; mean age, 65.3 ± 7.91 years; mean FEV1, 36.4 ± 16.2% of the predicted value). Inter-rater intraclass correlation coefficients for section A total scores and domain scores ranged from moderate to high. Section A scores and domain scores had no significant differences regarding test-retest reliability (p < 0.05). The test-retest and inter-rater Cronbach’s alpha coefficients for section A total scores were 0.93 and 0.86, respectively (p < 0.001). There were no floor or ceiling effects. Conclusions: The Brazilian Portuguese version of the UCOPD questionnaire is reliable.
Spirometry in patients screened for coronary artery disease: is it useful?
Authors: Fernandes Frederico Leon Arrabal , Carvalho-Pinto Regina Maria , Stelmach Rafael , Salge João Marcos , Rochitte Carlos Eduardo , Souza Eliane Cardoso dos Santos , Pessi Janaina Danielle , Cukier Alberto
Published: October 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the prevalence of spirometric abnormalities in patients screened for coronary artery disease (CAD) and the risk factors for lung function impairment. Methods: Patients referred for cardiac CT underwent spirometry and were subsequently divided into two groups, namely normal lung function and abnormal lung function. The prevalence of spirometric abnormalities was calculated for the following subgroups of patients: smokers, patients with metabolic syndrome, elderly patients, and patients with obstructive coronary lesions. All groups and subgroups were compared in terms of the coronary artery calcium score and the Duke CAD severity index. Results: A total of 205 patients completed the study. Of those, 147 (72%) had normal lung function and 58 (28%) had abnormal lung function. The median coronary artery calcium score was 1 for the patients with normal lung function and 36 for those with abnormal lung function (p = 0.01). The mean Duke CAD severity index was 15 for the former and 27 for the latter (p < 0.01). Being a smoker was associated with the highest OR for abnormal lung function, followed by being over 65 years of age and having obstructive coronary lesions. Conclusions: The prevalence of spirometric abnormalities appears to be high in patients undergoing cardiac CT for CAD screening. Smokers, elderly individuals, and patients with CAD are at an increased risk of lung function abnormalities and therefore should undergo spirometry. (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01734629 [http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/])
Fatores associados à mamoplastia de aumento e o aleitamento materno
Authors: Marcacine Karla Oliveira , Abuchaim Erika de Sá Vieira , Coca Kelly Pereira , Abrão Ana Cristina Freitas de Vilhena
Published: October 2018

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar a associação entre as características cirúrgicas da mamoplastia de aumento, tempo decorrido da cirurgia, via de acesso, local de implantação e volume implantado e as variáveis relacionadas ao aleitamento, tipo, apojadura, ingurgitamento mamário, dor, lesão, produção láctea e uso de galactagogos. Método Coorte prospectiva realizada entre 2015 e 2017, com 115 puérperas com mamoplastia de aumento durante a internação hospitalar (12 a 72 horas após o parto), atendimento domiciliar (5º ao 7º dia após o parto) e contato telefônico (entre o 30º e o 32º dia após o parto). Resultados Na primeira avaliação, identificou-se o uso mais frequente de galactagogos orais (p=0,029) por puérperas com implante pré-peitoral, e de ocitocina spray por aquelas com prótese de até 270 ml (p=0,040). Na segunda avaliação, observou-se maior escore de dor naquelas com implante pré-peitoral (p=0,046). Em torno do 30º dia pós-parto, a presença de lesão mamilar (p=0,021), de dor (p=0,025) e seu maior escore (p=0,039) foram mais frequentes naquelas com mamoplastia realizada havia menos de 10 anos. Conclusão A presença e o maior escore dor, a ocorrência de lesão e o uso dos galactagogos orais e nasal estiveram associados ao local de implantação, ao tamanho da prótese e ao tempo decorrido da cirurgia.
Assessment of impact of leachate on hydrogeological repositories in Uyo, Southern Nigeria
Authors: Ibuot Johnson C , Okeke Francisca N , Obiora Daniel N , George Nyakno J
Published: October 2018

Electrical resistivity methods integrated with physico-chemical methods of water analysis were employed to assess the impact of dumpsite leachate on groundwater repositories in Uyo, Nigeria. The uneven distribution of the bulk resistivity, which range from 82·3 to 2705 Ω m, indicates the ingress of leachate from degraded materials into aquifer units for depths ranging from 15·8 to 60·1 m. The low longitudinal conductance of <0·5 Ω−1 indicates the susceptibility and vulnerability of the hydrogeological units to the leachate emanating from the dumpsite. The seemingly high bulk conductivity values also show the presence of organic contaminants in the arenaceous materials expected to have been characterised by freshwater. The results of the vertical electrical sounding (VES) and electrical resistivity tomography showed low resistivity to the depth extent of about 15 m, except in VES points away from the dumpsite. The analysis of water samples revealed a slightly acidic groundwater, which, on the average, falls below the World Health Organization (WHO) standard. The chemical parameters compared with the WHO standard were below the WHO standard for drinking water, and this suggests an interaction between the leachate and the geofluid. The sodium adsorption ratio, the magnesium adsorption ratio and Kelly’s ratio were also calculated in order to determine the suitability of the groundwater for agriculture (irrigation).
Reliably Computing Nonlinear Dynamic Stochastic Model Solutions: An Algorithm with Error Formulas
Authors: Anderson Gary S.
Published: October 2018

This paper provides a new technique for representing discrete time nonlinear dynamic stochastic time invariant maps. Using this new series representation, the paper augments the usual solution strategy with an additional set of constraints thereby enhancing algorithm reliability. The paper also provides general formulas for evaluating the accuracy of proposed solutions. The technique can readily accommodate models with occasionally binding constraints and regime switching. The algorithm uses Smolyak polynomial function approximation in a way which makes it possible to exploit a high degree of parallelism.
Percepções sobre dengue dos moradores de um município brasileiro de fronteira
Authors: Costa Elisangela Martins da Silva , Costa Edgar Aparecido da , Cunha Rivaldo Venâncio da
Published: October 2018

Justificativa e Objetivos: As abordagens baseadas no saber da população se constituem em uma importante ferramenta para orientar o
desenvolvimento de estratégias adequadas e efetivas para controlar e prevenir os surtos de dengue. O objetivo do estudo foi identificar as percepções sobre conhecimento, ocorrência e ações de controle da dengue dos moradores do município de Ponta Porã, no estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, fronteira Brasil/Paraguai. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo quali-quantitativo no período de novembro a dezembro de 2016 em amostra populacional de residentes na área urbana do município. Para a coleta de dados foram entrevistados 383 moradores, cuja análise do conteúdo se fez pela técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Resultados: Os discursos revelam coerência entre as informações disseminadas pelas campanhas de controle da dengue e o conhecimento da população sobre a doença. Observou-se responsabilização da própria população pela ocorrência da dengue. Os entrevistados demonstraram insatisfação com as ações de controle da dengue desenvolvidas pelo poder público municipal, principalmente com a intensidade, regularidade e continuidade delas.
Conclusões: A maioria dos entrevistados sabem o que é dengue, conhece sua forma de transmissão e como se dá o seu controle.
Infecção latente por Mycobacterium tuberculosis entre estudantes de enfermagem de uma universidade pública do Brasil
Authors: Andrade Daniela Furtado Rodrigues de , Nunes Maria do Rosário Conceição Moura Nunes , Valadares Carolina Bezerra , Leão Hugo Leonardo Barros de Arêa , Bezerra Filho Francisco De Moura , Campelo Viriato
Published: October 2018

Justificativa e Objetivos: analisar a prevalência da prova tuberculínica positiva em estudantes de enfermagem de uma instituição pública de ensino superior. Métodos: estudo de delineamento transversal analítico em que foi utilizado um questionário de caracterização socioeducacional e, após o preenchimento do mesmo, os participantes (n=63) foram submetidos à prova tuberculínica, usando-se a técnica de Mantoux. Resultados: 36% dos participantes apresentaram reação positiva e que há associação estatisticamente significativa entre o semestre cursado pelos estudantes, o estágio em hospitais e a positividade para a prova tuberculínica. Conclusão: comprovou-se a alta prevalência de infecção latente da tuberculose em estudantes de enfermagem e associação significativa entre a prova tuberculínica positiva e o período cursado pelos estudantes.
'Linguistic Diversity on TV': A Program for Developing Children's Multiliteracies Skills
Authors: Griva Eleni , Maroniti Katerina , Stamou Anastasia
Published: October 2018

In this article, we present a program designed for and carried out with young children, which was based on the four-stage multiliteracies model: experiencing, conceptualizing, analyzing and applying creatively. The main purpose of the study was to develop children’s critical awareness of linguistic diversity through popular culture texts in a collaborative, creative and multimodal educational environment. The program was carried out for two school years: a) in the first school year, an intervention was implemented to 2nd grade children of a Greek primary school, and b) in the second school year, a similar intervention was applied to children of the 1st grade. In this article, we report on the results of the first school year’s intervention. The results revealed the positive impact of the program on children’s ability to easily distinguish between different types of speech styles due to geographical, age and socio-economic factors. The children understood – at least to some extent – that the texts of popular culture tend to display language diversity in a distorted and stigmatized way. The results of those implementations were very encouraging; a fact that stimulates our interest in continuing respective ventures by involving a wider sample of students and incorporating a greater range of popular culture texts.
The Prospects of Kiswahili as a Medium of Instruction in the Tanzanian Education and Training Policy
Authors: Tibategeza Eustard Rutalemwa , Du Plessis Theodorus
Published: October 2018

Based on the research findings, Tanzania has been cognisant of the fact that students can learn better in a language they understand. The government has been issuing policies with the intent to make Kiswahili a medium of instruction at all levels of education but without implementation. The study was conducted using documentary review, semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions to examine government generated documents, namely the Cultural Policy of 1997, Education and Training Policy of 1995 and 2014 on the use of Kiswahili as medium of instruction (MoI). The focus was to examine the government generated documents on the intent to use Kiswahili as a medium of instruction and the implementation of this decision, to analyse stakeholders’ views on the appropriate medium of instruction, and to give a critical analysis as to why the proposal to make Kiswahili MoI in the Education and Training Policy could face some challenges in implementation. Previous policies, reports, the perceptions and views of education stakeholders were analysed. The findings indicate that there have been some initiatives to make Kiswahili a medium of instruction at all levels of education but such initiatives have been crippled by lack of a political will and misconceptions by some stakeholders who question the possibility for the learners to use Kiswahili as the MoI and still learn English, the language Tanzania needs for wider communication. The article concludes that although the proposed policy is suitable in Tanzania and actually long overdue, we are sceptical of its implementation. This is based on the previous state of affairs in which the government did not implement the proposed switch to Kiswahili as indicated in the reviewed policies and government pronouncements.
Estudio preliminar de anticuerpos IgG antiinsulínicos y complejos inmunitarios en pacientes colombianos con diabetes tipo 2
Authors: Domínguez-Romero Yohana , Santa Jorge Arturo , Bohórquez Villamizar Luisa Fernanda , Delgado Murcia Lucy Gabriela
Published: October 2018

El uso terapéutico de insulina exógena de origen animal para el tratamiento de la diabetes mellitus se ha asociado con la inducción de anticuerpos antiinsulínicos, los cuales alterarían la seguridad y la eficacia de esta formulación. Con la introducción de la tecnología del ADN recombinante y la producción de insulinas con secuencias similares a la humana, se redujo, pero no se eliminó, la aparición de dichos anticuerpos. En el marco del análisis de la inmunogenicidad inducida por las proteínas terapéuticas y con el objetivo de evaluar el perfil de inmunidad humoral de tres formulaciones comerciales de insulina exógena humana (insulina regular, insulina Neutral protamine Hagedorn [NPH], e insulina glargina), se estudió la presencia de anticuerpos antiinsulínicos en 29 muestras de suero de pacientes con diabetes tipo 2, y se caracterizó su reactividad cruzada, su perfil según la subclase de IgG y su capacidad para formar complejos inmunitarios. Los pacientes se clasificaron en tres grupos según su tratamiento: a) insulina regular y NPH (n=10), b) insulina NPH (n=9) y c) glargina (n=10). La detección, caracterización y evaluación de las subclases de IgG se hizo mediante ELISA indirecto, y la detección de complejos inmunitarios constituidos por anticuerpos antiinsulínicos e insulina exógena, mediante ELISA de captura. Los resultados permitieron evidenciar que: i) cada formulación de insulina es reconocida de manera diferencial por los anticuerpos antiinsulínicos, lo cual sugiere un mayor potencial inmunogénico de la insulina NPH y uno menor de la insulina glargina; ii) el perfil según la subclase de IgG de los anticuerpos antiinsulínicos en humanos es diferencial para cada formulación, siendo predominante la subclase IgG3 para la insulina NPH en pacientes en tratamiento con insulina regular y NPH; iii) la presencia de anticuerpos antiinsulínicos no se asoció con alteraciones de los parámetros metabólicos analizados, y iv) los complejos inmunitarios constituidos por anticuerpos antiinsulínicos e insulina exógena no se detectaron con la metodología utilizada en los sueros de los pacientes con diabetes tipo 2 estudiados. Los resultados obtenidos permiten concluir que existen diferencias entre el perfil inmunogénico de las insulinas evaluadas, lo cual es importante en el análisis de la inmunogenicidad de dichas formulaciones en cuanto a su seguridad y eficacia. © 2018. Acad. Colomb. Cienc. Ex. Fis. Nat.
Dinámica temporal de la riqueza de especies y la abundancia de mariposas frugívoras (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) en la sabana inundable del municipio de Arauca (Colombia)
Authors: Agudelo-Martínez Juan Carlos , Gómez-Tapia Evelin María , Pérez-Buitrago Néstor
Published: October 2018

El orden Lepidoptera es uno de los taxones más diversos y conocidos de insectos. Sin embargo, hay aspectos ecológicos de este grupo que se han investigado poco en la Orinoquia colombiana. En el estudio se documenta la dinámica temporal de la riqueza y la abundancia de mariposas frugívoras en la sabana inundable del municipio de Arauca y su relación con las variables climáticas de temperatura y precipitación. El muestreo se realizó a 9 km de la cabecera municipal de Arauca, usando seis trampas Van Someren Rydon durante cinco días al mes a lo largo de 24 meses. Se registraron 227 individuos de 21 especies. Los estimadores no paramétricos de diversidad indicaron que el muestreo tuvo una representatividad de 87,9 a 91,2 % de las mariposas frugívoras del área. Los análisis de agrupamiento y de similitudes (ANOSIM) indicaron que la respuesta de la comunidad de mariposas corresponde al régimen unimodal de precipitación de la Orinoquia, con mayor riqueza de especies y abundancia durante los meses de lluvia. Se estableció que las temperaturas en los días de muestreo tuvieron un efecto negativo en las tasas de captura. Este trabajo representa la primera aproximación a la dinámica temporal de la riqueza y la abundancia de lepidópteros y su relación con las variables climáticas en el norte de la Orinoquia colombiana. © 2018. Acad. Colomb. Cienc. Ex. Fis. Nat.
Reporte del hallazgo de restos de Hilarcotherium sp. (Mammalia, Astrapotheria) y de material asociado en una nueva localidad fosilífera del valle inferior del Magdalena, ciénaga de Zapatosa, Cesar, Colombia
Authors: Pardo Jaramillo Mauricio
Published: October 2018

En abril de 2018 el Museo Geológico “José Royo y Gómez” recibió el reporte del hallazgo de material paleontológico en cercanías del corregimiento de La Mata, en el municipio de Chimichagua (Cesar), a orillas de la ciénaga de Zapatosa. El material recolectado por pobladores del lugar incluía un gran diente de caimán (Purussaurus), restos de tortugas (Podocnemididae?) y matamata (Chelus), y un fragmento de maxilar de Hilarcotherium sp. (Mammalia, Astrapotheria), conocido previamente por los hallazgos de la especie tipo Hilarcotherium castanedaii (Vallejo-Pareja, et al., 2015) en los estratos del Grupo Honda (Formación La Victoria) en el municipio de Purificación, Tolima, y de Hilarcotherium miyou (Carrillo, et al., 2018) de la Formación Castilletes, al sureste de la península de La Guajira. Además, este informe constituye el primer registro de rocas continentales del Mioceno en esta región del país. © 2018. Acad. Colomb. Cienc. Ex. Fis. Nat.
Comportamento de pastejo de Abelhas em mofumbo (Combretum leprosum Mart.)
Authors: Silva Clara Morghana Pereira , Souza Gabriel Lucas Martins de , Brasil Daniel de Freitas , Guimarães-Brasil Michelle de Oliveira
Published: October 2018

A flora da Caatinga é uma fonte insubstituível de recursos para a entomofauna presente neste bioma, sendo o mofumbo (Combretum leprosum Mart.) uma das espécies vegetais mais presentes. Este trabalho, portanto, teve como objetivo identificar espécies de abelhas que visitam o mofumbo e seus respectivos comportamentos de pastejo. O estudo foi realizado em maio de 2016, no município de Alexandria, Rio Grande do Norte. Os dados foram coletados no decorrer de oito dias não consecutivos entre os horários das 7h10min às 17h20min, nos dez primeiros minutos de cada hora, observando-se a frequência e o tipo de recurso floral coletado. Os resultados mostraram que a abelha Apis mellifera foi o único visitante floral do C. leprosum, apresentando comportamento forrageiro de néctar ou pólen durante todos os horários observados, evidenciando assim que o mofumbo é uma importante espécie fornecedora de alimentares para abelhas Apis mellifera no semiárido brasileiro.
Avaliação da qualidade físico-química e microbiológica de méis de abelhas obtidos no comércio de Sousa, Paraíba
Authors: Dantas Maria Cândida de Almeida Mariz , Silva Semirames do Nascimento , Junior Gomes Damião , Ferreira Neto João , Lima Caetano José de , Silva Rosilene Agra da
Published: October 2018

O controle de qualidade é uma etapa importante para que o produto seja comercializado com as suas propriedades naturais preservadas, que possua características que facilitem sua utilização e que tenha uma adequada conservação e apresentação. Objetivou-se com o estudo determinar as características físico-químicas e a qualidade microbiológica de amostras de méis oriundas de diferentes pontos de comércio na cidade de Sousa, Paraíba. O experimento foi realizado com 6 amostras de méis. Nas análises microbiológicas foi determinada a presença de: Clostridium sulfito redutor a 46°C, Coliformes a 35°C (NMP/g), Coliformes a 45°C (NMP/g), E. coli/25g, Estaf. Coagulase Positiva (UFC/g), Salmonella spp/25g, Bolores e Leveduras/g. Nas análises físico-químicas foram determinados: Sólidos solúveis °Brix a 20°C, pH, Acidez total (g/100g), Acidez total em ácido cítrico (g/100/g), Sólidos totais (g/100g), Minerais fixos (cinzas) (g/100g), Umidade (g/100g), e Aw (Atividade de água). As análises microbiológicas dos méis foram realizadas no Laboratório de Análises de Alimentos e as análises físico-químicas foram realizadas no Laboratório de Análises Físico-químicas do IFPB Campus Sousa. Não houve presença de Clostridium sulfito, E. coli, UFC, Salmonella spp, Bolores e Leveduras nas amostras coletadas. Todas as amostras coletadas apresentaram valores de coliformes a 35 e a 45°C, porém de acordo com o Regulamento Técnico sobre Padrões Microbiológicos para Alimentos podem ser consumidos. Todas as amostras encontraram-se dentro do padrão estabelecido pela legislação vigente no quesito Acidez total.
Relação entre a qualidade da assistência pré-natal e a prematuridade: Uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Wachholz Vanessa Andréia , Costa Melissa Guterres , Kerber Nalú Pereira da Costa , Gonçalves Carla Vitola , Ramos Diego Vasconcelos , Sena Francielle Garcia
Published: October 2018

A prematuridade é um dos grandes problemas de saúde pública, por contribuir fortemente para a elevada taxa de morbimortalidade infantil. Possíveis fatores de risco que colaboram para sua ocorrência têm sido investigados, dentre eles a assistência pré-natal, pois a mesma é elencada em virtude de, por meio dela, ser possível prevenir, diagnosticar e tratar eventos indesejáveis que possam resultar em danos para mãe e o recém-nascido. Objetivou-se identificar a produção cientifica sobre a associação entre a prematuridade e a qualidade da assistência pré-natal. Revisão integrativa com coleta de dados realizada de março a junho de 2014 utilizando o descritor trabalho de parto prematuro nas bases de dados Scientific Eletronic Library Online e Literatura Internacional em Ciências da Saúde. Os artigos foram organizados conforme o assunto abordado, sendo criadas três categorias: fatores de risco para o parto prematuro, prevenção ao parto prematuro e assistência pré-natal e parto prematuro. Embora tenham sido encontrados poucos estudos relacionando o parto prematuro e a realização do pré-natal, cabe ressaltar a importância da realização de uma assistência pré-natal adequada, de acordo com o que o Ministério da Saúde preconiza por meio de uma rotina mínima. Ela é importante para detectar e tratar precocemente determinadas complicações que levam, entre outros desfechos indesejáveis, ao parto prematuro. Relationship between the quality of service pre -natal and a prematurity: An integrative reviewAbstract: Prematurity is a one of the major problem of public health, for contributing to the high rate of infant morbidity and mortality. Possible risk factors that collaborate to their occurrence have been investigated, including prenatal assistance, because through it, be possible to prevent, diagnose and treat adverse events that may result in damage to mother and the newborn. The objective identify the scientific production on the association between prematurity and the quality of prenatal care. Integrative review with data collection carried out from March to June 2014 using the descriptor preterm labor in databases Scientific Electronic Library Online and International Literature on Health Sciences. The articles were organized according to the subject matter, being created three categories: risk factors for preterm birth, preterm labor prevention and prenatal care and preterm birth. Although they have been found few studies relating the premature birth and the completion of prenatal care, it is important to stress the importance of a proper prenatal care, according to the Ministry of Health recommends using a minimum routine. It is important to detect and treat early certain complications that lead, among other undesirable outcomes, to premature birth.
Condutas de enfermagem diante das vítimas de ferimentos por armas de fogo em serviço de atendimento móvel de urgência
Authors: Alves Jobson Henrique Silveira , Barreto Marcelo Alves , Bezerra Wilma Kátia Trigueiro , Bezerra Anne Milane Formiga , Nobre Auricélia de Sousa
Published: October 2018

O atendimento pré-hospitalar é fundamental para pacientes vítimas de ferimento por arma de fogo, pois é essencial na redução das sequelas decorrentes da mesma, assim como para melhores condições de sobrevida das vítimas. As lesões provenientes por disparos de arma de fogo são uma das mais incidentes formas de violência atualmente, representando um problema de saúde pública pela frequência com que ocorre; devido a fatores como este, vê-se a importância da assistência de enfermagem qualificada ainda na cena da ocorrência. O estudo objetiva descrever as condutas do enfermeiro atuante no Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência (SAMU) frente às ocorrências com vítimas Ferimentos por Armas de Fogo (FAF). O estudo é do tipo descritivo, exploratório, com abordagem quantiqualitativa, com participação de nove enfermeiras mediante assinatura do Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido, através de um questionário contendo perguntas objetivas e subjetivas. Os resultados mostram 56% dos entrevistados revelam não enfrentar dificuldades na assistência as vítimas de FAF, porém os relatados foram em relação a segurança da equipe e a falta de auxílio para conter os cidadãos que acompanham o atendimento com curiosidade; 100% da amostra participaram de cursos de treinamento. Em relato todas as enfermeiras entrevistadas já prestaram conduta a vítima de FAF e a consideram a assistência de enfermagem prestada no atendimento pré-hospitalar (APH) como resolutiva. Nursing conducts front of victims injured by firearms in emergency mobile care serviceAbstract: The prehospital care is critical to patient injury victims by firearms, it is essential to reduce the consequences resulting from it, as well as better conditions of survival of the victims. Injuries from firearm shots are one of the incidents forms of violence currently representing a public health problem by the frequency with which it occurs; due to factors like this, we see the importance of skilled nursing care still at the scene of the occurrence. The study aims to describe the behavior of nurses who work in the Mobile Emergency Service (SAMU) compared to occurrences with victims injuries by firearms (FAF). The study is a descriptive, exploratory, with quantitative and qualitative approach, with participation of nine nurses by signing the Informed Consent and Informed through a questionnaire with objective and subjective questions. The results show 56% of respondents reveal not face difficulties in assisting the victims of FAF, but were reported with respect to safety of staff and the lack of assistance to contain the citizens accompanying the service with curiosity; 100% of the sample participated in training courses. In reporting all nurses surveyed already conduct provided the victim of FAF and consider nursing care in pre-hospital care (APH) as termination.
Toxicologia Médica: Implementação, aceitação e perspectivas como disciplina curricular no curso de medicina
Authors: Bachur Tatiana Paschoalette Rodrigues , Lima Matheus Eugênio De Sousa , Cunha Samuel Frota , Castro Marllon Luiz De Assis , Cymrot Moacir , Aragão Gislei Frota
Published: October 2018

A Toxicologia Médica é reconhecida, no Brasil, como uma das 57 áreas de atuação médica. Até 2017, no curso de Medicina da Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE), eram abordados, em disciplinas diversas, temas relacionados a intoxicações, envenenamentos e acidentes por animais peçonhentos, pois a Toxicologia Médica não fazia parte das disciplinas ofertadas aos alunos. A partir da detecção desta deficiência, foi proposta a implantação da Toxicologia Médica como disciplina optativa. Objetivou-se relatar o processo de implementação, a aceitação e as perspectivas para a disciplina de Toxicologia Médica no curso de Medicina da UECE. A implantação da disciplina transcorreu dentro dos trâmites da instituição e a primeira turma foi ofertada no primeiro semestre de 2017. Após um ano da disciplina, os alunos realizaram uma avaliação da mesma, observando a aplicabilidade e o impacto em seu desempenho acadêmico. Observou-se que uma disciplina de maior carga horária traria benefícios ao aprendizado dos alunos em assuntos relativos a intoxicações e envenenamentos. Concluiu-se que a implementação da disciplina repercutiu positivamente entre os alunos, porém evidenciou-se a necessidade de uma abordagem mais prática.
THE ROLE OF INTERVENTIONAL METHODS IN TREATMENT OF PULMONARY EMBOLISM
Authors: Vatutin N. T. , Taradin G. G. , Kanisheva I. V. , Bort D. V. , Zagorujko A. N.
Published: October 2018

The presented review concerns to current interventional methods of acute pulmonary embolism treatment. The article provides a rationale for catheter approaches, detailed description of patient selection and risk stratification including an estimation of thromboembolic burden, risk degree of acute pulmonary embolism, bleeding risk assessment, and patient-specific considerations. The review contains the up-to-date classification of pulmonary embolism on the basis of 30-day mortality assessment and estimation of disease outcome according to the conventional and simplified Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index. A special attention is paid to interventional methods peculiarly, in particular to catheter directed thrombolysis, rheolytic thrombectomy, thrombus fragmentation and aspiration. The results of studies concerning efficiency and safety of endovascular methods in treatment of pulmonary embolism patients are reported. It was emphasized importance of further investigation of various clinical aspects using these methods for obtaining of comprehensive information about treatment of the dangerous disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
SEARCH OF THE STRESS INDUSED VENTRICULAR TACHICARDIA REASONS — THE METABOLIC THERAPY OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Treshkur T. V. , Tatarinova A. A. , Ryngach E. A.
Published: October 2018

A clinical case of a 56-year-old man is presented in which only ventricular tachycardia without clinical and ECG criteria of myocardial ischemia is recorded on the exercise test. The ventricular tachycardia was the only reason for stopping the test. This clinical case demonstrates all the difficulties in determining the genesis of ventricular arrhythmias induced by exercise. The purpose of the work was to show all the difficulties in determining the genesis of exercise-induced ventricular arrhythmia. The literature references related to the exercise-induced ventricular arrhythmia differentiation is rather poor. It is only known that if a patient develops and progresses ventricular arrhythmia, a tredmill test is considered questionable. Exerciseinduced ventricular arrhythmias especially ventricular tachycardia, are the most dangerous. Therefore, additional diagnostic methods were used to reveal the main disease as the background of ventricular tachycardia. Results of pharmacological test with nitroglycerine were the indication of the ischemic origin of ventricular tachycardia. Coronary angiography did not reveal coronary artery stenoses. Positron emission tomography revealed coronary microcirculation disturbance after which a decision about metabolic therapy with Mexicor was made. The correct choice of the drug (Mеxisor) was confirmed by the results of control studies — improvement of metabolism and antiarrhythmic effect. The article concludes that the choice of the treatment exercise-induced ventricular arrhythmia in patients with stable coronary artery disease should be individual and pathogenetic.
Manejo nutricional de la esclerosis lateral amiotrófica: resumen de recomendaciones
Authors: Del Olmo García M.ª Dolores , Virgili Casas Nuria , Cantón Blanco Ana , Lozano Fuster Francisca Margarita , Wanden-Berghe Carmina , Avilés Victoria , Ashbaugh Enguídanos Rosana , Ferrero López Isabel , Molina Soria Juan Bautista , Montejo González Juan Carlos , Bretón Lesmes Irene , Álvarez Hernández Julia , Moreno Villares José Manuel , SENPE Grupo de Trabajo de Ética de la Socieda
Published: October 2018

Como Coordinadora del Grupo de Ética de la Sociedad Española de Nutrición Clínica y Metabolismo (SENPE), me complace remitirle el documento elaborado por nuestro grupo de trabajo, del que nos sentimos especialmente satisfechos, en relación al tratamiento nutricional en la esclerosis lateral amiotrófica (ELA): MANEJO NUTRICIONAL DE LA ESCLEROSIS LATERAL AMIOTRÓFICA: RESUMEN DE RECOMENDACIONES. Agradeceríamos fuese valorado para publicación en el órgano de expresión de nuestra Sociedad, la revista Nutrición Hospitalaria, como documento de Grupos de Trabajo.   Esperamos que dicho texto sea útil y sirva como guía terapéutica orientativa a los profesionales que tratan pacientes con dicha patología, en el ámbito de la Nutrición, y redunde en la mejoría de la atención a nuestros pacientes con ELA.
Research in Performing Arts Medicine
Authors: Manchester Ralph A
Published: October 2018

The field of performing arts medicine has grown significantly over the last few decades. While we still have a long way to go before we can confidently state that we know how to prevent and treat the maladies that interfere with artistic performance, we are making progress on several
fronts. In preparation for giving one of the keynote addresses at the 2015 University of South Florida--Performing Arts Medicine Association Conference titled Caring for Artists and Arts that Heal, I reviewed the types of articles that have been published in Medical Problems of Performing
Artists over the last 10 years. I also did a comparison of those articles to articles published in the Journal of Dance Medicine and Science and in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. In this editorial, I will present my findings.
The Integration of Voice and Dance Techniques in Musical Theatre: Anatomical Considerations
Authors: Morton Jennie
Published: October 2018

Musical theatre performers are required to be proficient in the three artistic disciplines of dancing, singing, and acting, although in today's modern productions, there is often a requirement to incorporate other skills such as acrobatics and the playing of an instrument. This article
focuses on the issues faced by performers when dancing and voicing simultaneously, as it is between these two disciplines where we see the greatest pedagogical divide in terms of breath management and muscle recruitment patterns. The traditional teaching methods of dance and voice techniques
are examined, areas of conflict highlighted, and solutions proposed through an exploration of the relevant anatomy.
PRIORITY EVENTS DETERMINATION FOR THE RISK-ORIENTED MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM
Authors: Kosterev Mykola , Litvinov Volodymyr
Published: October 2018

The task of risk-oriented management of the electric power system in conditions of multi-criteria choice is considered. To determine the most effective measures, the implementation of which will reduce the magnitude of the risk of an emergency situation, multi-criteria analysis methods are applied. A comparative analysis of the multi-criteria alternative (ELECTRE) ranking method based on utility theory and the Pareto method, which defines a subset of non-dominant alternatives, is carried out. The Pareto method uses in its algorithm only qualitative characteristics of the advantage and allows only to distinguish a group of competitive solutions with the same degrees of non-dominance. Given the large number of evaluation criteria, the Pareto method is ineffective because the resulting subset of activities is in the field of effective trade-offs, when no element of the set of measures can be improved without degrading at least one of the other elements. The ELECTRE method is a pairwise comparison of multi-criteria alternatives based on utility theory. This method allows to identify a subset of the most effective activities. The number of elements of the resultant subset is regulated by taking into account the coefficients of importance of optimization criteria and expert preferences.
CHOICE OF THE OPTIMAL CONTROL STRATEGY FOR THE DUPLEX-PROCESS OF INDUCTION MELTING OF CONSTRUCTIONAL IRON
Authors: Dymko Iegor
Published: October 2018

To find effective control of the duplex process of induction melting in conditions of uncertainties, a method was suggested that made it possible to obtain optimal controls for both stages: melting and thermal treatment.

It is shown how the search for an optimal melting control strategy can be performed using the theory of statistical games. At the same time, it is selected which of the melting regimes will be the best with the existing provision of the shop with charge materials. The costs of melting are the total costs, consisting of:

– costs for the selected technological mode of melting (including costs for materials),

– costs from the potential rejection of castings due to the non-conformity of the chemical composition of the alloy to the specified – due to the incorrectly chosen melting mode,

– costs from the downtime due to the fact that the necessary amount of metal from the furnace is not delivered to the conveyor.

The choice of an optimal control strategy in accordance with the proposed procedure can remove uncertainty in the evaluation of input process variables if they are taken as indicators of the charge quality.

To find the optimal control at the stage of the heat treatment, a multialternative description of the final state is proposed on the basis of solving the problem of ridge analysis. This makes it possible to remove the uncertainty in the estimation of the final state, which allows a lot of optimal solutions in the sense of achieving a given quality. It is shown that such approach makes it possible not only to synthesize the optimal controller of the temperature regime on the basis of an analysis of the system of differential equations describing the control object, but also the application of the Pontryagin maximum principle to search for optimal control of the thermal treatment.

The proposed method allows to determine the optimal control in the sense of stabilization for a given process parameter of the duplex process of induction melting. The resulting solutions form the necessary logical conditions for the logic control unit for the control system of the duplex induction melting process.
METHOD OF AUTOMATED CONSTRUCTION AND EXPANSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE BASE OF THE BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Authors: Levykin Viktor , Chala Oksana
Published: October 2018

The problem of constructing and using the knowledge representation in the process control system is studied. It is shown that when implementing knowledge-intensive business process management, it is necessary to use automated construction and expansion knowledge base to support decision-making in accordance with the current state of the context for the implementation of business process actions. The state of the context is specified as a set of weighted logical facts, the arguments of which are the values of the attributes of the events of the business process log. The sequence of the process implementation at each moment of time is displayed in the form of a probabilistic distribution of the possible rules of executing the actions of the business process in this context. The method of automated construction and updating of the knowledge base of the information system of process control is proposed. The method includes the stages of forming knowledge representation templates, constructing context descriptions, logical facts, constructing rules, and calculating the probability distribution for rules. The method creates opportunities to support decision-making on the management of the business process in the event of a discrepancy between the current implementation of the business process and its model.