bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Revisión sobre el uso del mate de hoja de coca en la prevención del mal agudo de montaña.
Authors: Salinas-Piélago Joel
Published: October 2016

El número de turistas que viajan a zonas de gran altitud en países andinos se está incrementando en los últimos años, con aumento concomitante del riesgo de desarrollar el mal agudo de montaña. En las zonas alto andinas el mate de hoja de coca es usado frecuentemente para la prevención de este problema, pero las evidencias no soportan esta medida; se estima que, por el contrario, podría incrementar los síntomas delcuadro clínico que se intenta controlar por lo que se sugiere la conveniencia de no incentivar su uso.
Conductas probablemente patológicas asociadas al uso de teléfonos celulares e Internet.
Authors: Orellano Carlos
Published: October 2016

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La regulación jurídica de la transformación de la ciudad
Authors: Bardají Álvarez Enrique
Published: October 2016

Nuestra disciplina, o mejor su aplicación práctica, no pasa por momentos fáciles. La regulación de lo que deba ser la ciudad o la intervención física en ella, se perciben por el “pensamiento colectivo publicado dominante” como actividades envueltas con el oscuro velo de lo turbio. No siempre fue así. Sin embargo, la situación actual es la Ley de la Selva, escondida, eso sí, bajo una regulación positiva que parece conceder a la Normativa Urbanística una honorabilidad jurídica de la que, en su conjunto, carece. La superación de esta situación solo puede caminar por las reformas legales que unifiquen, coordinen, simplifiquen y prioricen aquellos objetivos que desde sus inicios ha perseguido el Urbanismo y que, con mayor o menor éxito, enseñamos en nuestras Universidades. La marea política regeneracionista de nuestras Instituciones que las circunstancias históricas han desencadenado en nuestro país, debe incluir en su agenda la regeneración del Corpus Legal Urbanístico. Es el momento.
Nulidad parcial del PGOU 97. Implicaciones de las sentencias del Tribunal Superior de Justicia y del Tribunal Supremo para la ciudad de Madrid
Authors: Córdoba Hernández Rafael
Published: October 2016

"Si hay algo que, año tras año, no deja de sorprenderme es ver la cara de sorpresa que pone un alumno de planeamiento cuando se le explica que esa herramienta con la que llevan trabajando prácticamente todo el curso, que lleva un largo proceso de control, tanto ambiental como técnico y jurídico por parte de las distintas administraciones y que condiciona, de una u otra manera, el desarrollo y sostenibilidad del municipio estudiado, puede ser declarada nula. Y es que todavía hay inocencia en la futura profesión..."
Una reflexión crítica sobre la trasposición de la política urbana de la Unión Europea al marco español
Authors: De Gregorio Hurtado Sonia
Published: October 2016

"En España al iniciar la década de los ochenta del siglo XX, se inicia la transferencia de competencias a las Comunidades Autónomas. Al finalizar los setenta se habían transferido a los Ayuntamientos. Ambos niveles de gobierno recibieron competencias en el ámbito del urbanismo y otras políticas urbanas, mientras que el Gobierno Central mantuvo muy pocas. Esto dio lugar a una situación que rompía con la centralidad con la que la acción sobre la ciudad se había ejercido durante la dictadura. Se iniciaba una nueva etapa en la que Comunidades Autónomas y Ayuntamientos tuvieron que hacer frente a la difícil situación en la que se encontraban las ciudades después de un periodo caracterizado por la inacción para mejorar el medio urbano y la falta de reflexión sobre la ciudad..."
Habitabilidad básica en la enseñanza
Authors: Gesto Barroso Belé
Published: October 2016

"Tomé la decisión de estudiar arquitectura hace ya veinte años después de leer La ciudad de la Alegría, de Dominique Lapierre, y descubrir lo que podía ser la vida en un slum (tugurio) -que hasta entonces desconocía-. Y me aventuré en la carrera dispuesta a aprender a "hacer casas buenas, bonitas y baratas" -como me decía con palabras ingenuas y juveniles-, que fuesen capaces de dar dignidad a aquellos que poco tenían, que vivían en la miseria, hacinados en pequeños cuartos, en condiciones insalubres, compartiendo letrinas cada mañana y un sólo grifo de agua y que, conscientes de que por todo ello su esperanza de vida era menor, luchaban por lograr unas condiciones mínimas de habitabilidad. En los seis años de carrera no encontré el espacio académico en la ETSAM que respondiese a las inquietudes con las que había comenzado y que me ayudase a formarme para ser capaz de dar respuesta, como arquitecta ,a aquello a lo que me sentía llamada. Fue en sexto curso cuando por primera vez un profesor, Luis Felipe Teixidor, puso en clase una imagen de un tugurio, con la que se nos mostraba esa otra realidad -precaria- que se podía encontrar en algunas ciudades del planeta. Y fue gracias a él que supe de la existencia de un Curso de Posgrado y conocí a los dos profesores a los que a día de hoy, más de mil alumnos les debemos nuestros conocimientos en lo que ellos denominaban Habitabilidad Básica (HaB, en adelante). Esos profesores , a los que personalmente debo parte de lo que hoy soy, son Felipe Colavidas y Julián Salas, profesores del DUyOT. Era el año 2000..."
Que treinta años no es nada... o sí: el abandono continuado de los barrios de la periferia histórica
Authors: González García Isabel
Published: October 2016

"Desde 1985 resulta difícil destacar un único evento o suceso urbano, máxime cuando este periodo de treinta años, coincide no sólo con la transición entre los dos siglos sino con la consolidación del modelo neoliberal más conocido como globalización, con importante repercusiones territoriales y urbanas y que realmente ha supuesto el declive de todo el modelo desarrollado en Europa desde finales de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, que parece haberse convertido en un espejismo, en la ilusión de una sociedad con cierto grado de prosperidad y con sistemas de regulación que si no pretendían la igualdad, al menos aspiraban a una cierta cohesión social con menor desigualdad (aunque fuese en pos de una paz social que evitase alternativas más revolucionarias que cuestionarán el sistema).A esta dificultad de partida se añade la propia experiencia profesional y académica que abarca un periodo menor del tratado y que me obliga a recurrir, más que a la experiencia a mi propio imaginario urbanístico para ese primer decenio 1985-1995. Esta reflexión, además, se centrará en el territorio que más conozco: la región madrileña..."
Masas dialogantes: el futuro del urbanismo social
Authors: Matres Barrio Antonio
Published: October 2016

Introducción 1 Una base social   1.1 Breves apuntes: las revoluciones urbanas modernas2 Ante los espacios indefinidos   2.1 La maleabilidad de los espacio públicos         2.2 Metástasis de irrealidades urbanas   2.3 Los lugares anónimos: los no-lugares   2.4 Contenedores desbordados3 Reconquistando la ciudad   3.1 Transformado la ciudad “ocupando los espacios”   3.2 Los nuevos principios del urbanismo   3.3 El urbanismo del mañana: sociedad-urbe/urbe sociedad4 Conclusiones   4.1 Primero: una base social   4.2 Segundo: unas leyes universales   4.3 Tercero: unas herramientas de actuación5 BibliografíaResumenEn un momento de indefinición y de cambios vertiginosos, las estructuras metropolitanas pasadas que servían de contenedores sociales se han ido quedando obsoletas ante las nuevas necesidades de aquellos que las utilizan De ahí la obligada demanda de unas nuevas bases que transformen, adapten y reconquisten el crecimiento de las urbes. Las anteriores leyes urbanísticas para el correcto desarrollo de las ciudades medían, de forma más o menos precisa, los resultados con tiempo suficiente para readaptarse en el proceso -debido a la lentitud con la que todo se movía-. De esta manera, eran capaces de caminar en paralelo con los avances más pausados que la sociedad de entonces tenía. Los ritmos y tiempos han cambiado y la sociedad del mañana vive el ayer ante un urbanismo dinosaurio que cuesta mucho mover. Es momento de asistir a una nueva transformación o dejar que las ciudades sucumban ante otra forma de relación social aún por descubrir.Palabras clave:Urbanismo / Sociedad / Ciudad / Metrópolis / Neourbanismo AbstractIn a moment of uncertainty and of dizzying changes, the metropolitan structures of the past that served as social containers have become obsolete with the needs of those who use them... That’s why there’s a huge demand for new structure that transform, adapt and reconquer the growth of the cities. The previous planning laws for the correct development of the cities were not unflawed. They planned having enough time to be corrected and adjusted due to the latency in which everything was moving. In this way, they were amendable in parallel with advances slower than that society’s necessities. The rhythms and times have changed and the society of tomorrow lives through «the yesterday» facing an urban dinosaur that hardly moves. It is time to attend a new transformation or leave the cities vulnerable to another form of social structure yet to be discovered.Keywords:Urbanism / Society / City / Metropolis / Neourbanism
Rapid methods for the evaluation of total phenol content and extractability in intact grape seeds of Cabernet-Sauvignon: instrumental mechanical properties and FT-NIR spectrum
Authors: Rolle Luca , Torchio Fabrizio , Lorrain Bénédicte , Giacosa Simone , Río Segade Susana , Cagnasso Enzo , Gerbi Vincenzo , Teissedre Pierre-Louis
Published: October 2016

Aims: Fourier Transform-Near Infrared (FT-NIR) spectrum and instrumental texture parameters were assessed as total phenol content and extractability predictors in intact grape seeds.

Methods and results:The study was carried out on Cabernet-Sauvignon seeds from grapes harvested at six different advanced physiological stages throughout ripening and calibrated by flotation to reduce the in-field heterogeneity inside each sample. Among the instrumental mechanical properties tested (i. e., break force, break energy, Young’s modulus of elasticity and deformation index), the seed Young’s modulus of elasticity showed an increase during the first four weeks of ripening. This parameter also showed significant correlations with phenol content and extractability, although with low R coefficients. These correlations highlighted that the springier seed tissues greatly increase phenol extractability. Nevertheless, the best prediction of seed phenol content, performed directly on intact seeds, was found using FT-NIR spectroscopy in transmittance mode. The standard error of prediction for total phenol content was less than 8 %, while that for phenol extractability was worse.

Conclusion: On the basis of these results, the two analytical methods could be applied in oenology for the rapid monitoring of seed phenolic maturity.

Significance and impact of the study: The phenolic composition of grapes at the harvest time is a key factor determining their quality, and thus the quality of the finished wine. The chemical methods used for the determination of seed phenol content and extractability are generally slow because they require a preliminary extraction. Therefore, a rapid evaluation of these parameters could be highly interesting for the oenological sector.
Spider: spatial extrapolation of the vine water status at the whole denomination scale from a reference site
Authors: Baralon Kevin , Payan Jean-Christophe , Salançon Elian , Tisseyre Bruno
Published: October 2016

Aim : The objective of this work was to test an approach to extrapolate the vine water status (Ψ) over a whole denomination. The method has already been tested at the field level, but it has never been validated on a spatial scale that large.

Methods and results : The extrapolation model is based on an empirical approach that relies on a reference measurement and a spatial model of Ψ. Experiments were carried out over the 2946 ha of the denomination of Tavel (Gard, France). This site exhibits significant spatial variability in soil composition (three different soil units) and elevation, it is not irrigated and has a Mediterranean climate. This context leads to strong spatial variability in Ψ. Focusing on the most common grape variety used in the denomination, Grenache, a data base of predawn leaf water potential (PLWP) was built over three consecutive years (2008, 2009 and 2010). Respectively 10, 24 and 24 sites located throughout the denomination have been monitored for PLWP. The monitoring consisted respectively in 7, 10 and 9 measurement dates throughout the growing season. The spatial model was calibrated from 2009 and 2010 data and the prediction was tested on 2008 data. The results showed that the approach was completely transferable to a large territory like Tavel. The model significantly improved the quality of the prediction (R² = 0.9) compared to a conventional non-spatial method based on the mean values (R² = 0.61).

Conclusion: On the basis of a single measurement taken at time “t” on a reference site, the model makes it possible to estimate Ψ on any site of the study area. The results, therefore, demonstrated the ability to extrapolate a PLWP measurement made on a reference site over the whole denomination constituted of three different soil units.

Significance and impact of the study: This study represents a significant step since it demonstrates the existence of a spatial model of Ψ at a scale larger than the single field. It provides critical knowledge to consider the use of an empirical spatial model across a relatively large territory. This step opens up the possibility to provide spatial extrapolation model of Ψ based on data assimilation or existing data base.
Anthocyanin composition and extraction from Grenache noir (Vitis vinifera L.) vine leaf using an experimental design. I - By ethanol or sulfur dioxide
Authors: Nabli Rim , Achour Sami , Jourdes Michaël , Teissedre Pierre-Louis , Helal Ahmed N. , Ezzili Béchir
Published: October 2016

Aim: Anthocyanins are water soluble pigments mainly located in grape skin; however, these phenolic compounds are also located in vine leaves. The aim of this work was to identify, quantify and determine for the first time the anthocyanin composition in Grenache noir (Vitis vinifera) leaves.

Methods and results: Five anthocyanins were identified and quantified in Grenache noir leaves by HPLC-UV-MS. Of these, cyanidin-3-O-glucoside and peonidin-3-O-glucoside were the main anthocyanins and represented 44 and 37%, respectively, while delphinidin-3-O-glucoside, petunidin-3-O-glucoside and malvidin-3-O-glucoside accounted for only 6, 5 and 8%, respectively. A multi-factorial design experiment was used to build a mathematical model to estimate the best extraction condition (highest anthocyanin extraction yield from leaf extract) for both SO2 and ethanol in the aqueous extraction solvent. For SO2, the optimal extraction parameters were an extraction time ranging between 5.77 and 6 h, a temperature ranging between 20 and 23.7°C and a concentration of 500 ppm of SO2 in the aqueous extraction solvent. Using the hydro-alcoholic extraction solvent, the optimal extraction parameters were an extraction time ranging between 3 and 4.37 h, a temperature set at 20°C and an ethanol concentration in the extraction solvent ranging between 32 and 40%.

Conclusion: Only the five mono-glucoside anthocyanins usually detected in grapes have been detected, indentified and quantified in Grenache noir leaves by HPLC-UV-MS. Using a multi-factorial design experiment the optimum conditions for the extraction of these anthocyanins were obtained in hydro-alcoholic solution (i.e., extraction time ranging between 3 and 4.37 h, a temperature set at 20°C and an ethanol concentration ranging between 32 and 40%) and in water with SO2 (i.e., extraction time ranging between 5.77 and 6 h, a temperature ranging between 20 and 23.7°C and a concentration of 500 ppm of SO2 in water).

Significance and impact of the study: Five anthocyanins were detected, identified and quantified in Grenache noir leaves by HPLC-UV-MS and the main anthocyanin were with cyanidin-3-O-glucoside and peonidin-3-O-glucoside. The
Introducing Fayad’s Legal Actors to UML – Adding a New Dimension to Software Modeling
Authors: Fayad Dr. Mohamed  E.
Published: October 2016

Legal actors do not exist in UML, which prevents us from using UML in legal applications such as binding contracts etc. The goal is the utilization of legal users in UML to model legal applications. The idea is to introduce legal users in modelling and law applications and how to use them.
Reduction in the legal cost is one of the benefits apart from simplicity and convenience.
Life threatening complication following Vascath insertion in a patient with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
Authors: Beard Laura , Roper Mark , Hodges Max
Published: October 2016

A patient with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) requiring urgent haemodialysis had vascular access established via the insertion of a vascath into the right internal jugular vein (IJV). The guidewire was documented as being visualised in the right IJV on ultrasound scanning. Following dilatation over the guidewire pulsatile blood was observed. After removal of the wire and local compression, a CT scan revealed a carotid‐jugular fistula with surrounding haematoma. Emergency surgical correction was required due to increasing neck swelling and concern regarding possible airway compromise. Awake fibreoptic intubation (AFOI) revealed significant oedema and swelling of the glottis and vocal cords with a narrowed tracheal inlet. The patients lungs remained intubated for 48 hours postoperatively until the swelling had resolved. This case highlights the life‐threatening consequences of attempted central line insertion in a patient with ITP.
Elektromos hajtású tanszéki versenyautó járműdinamikai modellezése
Authors: Attila Attila , Szíki Gusztáv Áron , Hajdu Sándor
Published: October 2016

A következőkben egy MATLAB környezetben kifejlesztett járműdinamikai szimulációs programot ismertetünk. A program a műszaki adatokból, mint bemenő paraméterekből, előállítja a jármű menetdinamikai függvényeit, és közvetve alkalmas a műszaki paraméterek optimalizálására. A programot a DE MK Gépészmérnöki Tanszékén tervezett és kivitelezett elektromos meghajtású versenyautóra már sikeresen alkalmaztuk.
Tároló és adagoló szerkezet tervezése kúpgörgős csapágyak gyártásához
Authors: Balsa Péter , Bodzás Sándor
Published: October 2016

A FAG Magyarország Ipari Kft-től azt a feladatot kaptam, hogy tervezzek egy új gépet, ami majd az új késztermék csomagoló munkahely központi elemeként, összegyűjti az elkészült, már összeszerelt csapágyakat, azokat zárt helyen tárolja és a kellő mennyiségben kiadagolja.
Gyártási folyamatból visszamaradt iszaphulladék kezelése költségmegtakarítás és hulladékminimalizálás céljából
Authors: Gulyás Emese , Boros Norbert
Published: October 2016

A gyártási folyamatokból visszamaradt hulladékok kezelése különösen fontos. A fémmegmunkálás során keletkező köszörűiszap olajtartalma elég magas ahhoz, hogy dugattyús brikettálóval történő kezeléssel az olaj egy része visszajuttatható legyen a termelésbe, ezáltal csökkentve a veszélyes hulladék mennyiségét. Anyagmérleg készítésével megállapítottam, mekkora teljesítményű gépre van ehhez szükség, aminek megtérülését kiszámítottam.
Környezetvédelmi törekvések a repülőgépiparban az Airbus és a Boeing példáján keresztül
Authors: Mezei Balázs , Boros Norbert
Published: October 2016

Az elmúlt évtizedek alatt a repülőgépipar soha nem látott fejlődésen ment keresztül. A felhasznált nyersanyagok közül a szálerősítésű anyagok teret hódítottak, miközben egyre növekedett az repülőgépipari hulladék hasznosításának aránya. A hajtóművek üzemanyag hatékonysága szintén növekedett, az egy utasra vonatkozó CO2 kibocsátás pedig jelentősen lecsökkent. Mindemellett viszont az iparág környezetre gyakorolt hatása állandósulni látszik. Munkánk során a repülőgépipar által okozott környezeti terheléseket vizsgáltuk az Airbus és a Boeing példáján keresztül. Célunk az volt, hogy az ipari növekedés és a környezet terhelése közti kapcsolatot meghatározzuk, különös tekintettel a potenciálisan alkalmazható fejlesztésekre nézve.
Notas sobre mudanças tecnológicas na produção e agroindústria de aves na região da Amrec, SC
Authors: Gianezini Miguelangelo , Destro Lucas Nesi , Zilli Júlio César , Watanabe Melissa
Published: October 2016

The study of agricultural and agro-industrial activities in areas with diversified economy is relevant because of the impact of this production in the local development. In this study we develop a research, on the theme of innovation (technological change) in agricultural and agro-industrial activities, focusing on the poultry production in the counties of AMREC region, southern of Santa Catarina State, Brazil. The research was conducted in 2013 and had a qualitative approach. We carried out: a) literature review on the subject, b) field research to collect information from the exhibitors in an agricultural fair (Agroponte) and with researcher from CIDASC, the agricultural development company of Santa Catarina State, and c) a survey in documents available from EPAGRI, the state agricultural research company. The study results indicate that the growth of poultry production in the region has attracted the attention of some companies. However, it was observed that these companies are offering the same machinery (product range) offered elsewhere and conventional technology solutions.
Avaliação dos níveis de garantia de matérias-primas em indústria de suplemento mineral
Authors: Leite Ana Anária Alvarenga , Taveira Rodrigo Zaiden , Silveira Neto Osvaldo José da , Schalch Júnior Fernando José , Tosta Cintia Roberta Neves , Moraes Júlia de Miranda
Published: October 2016

The Brazil is one of the highest producers of ration and mineral supplementation, and has been showing significative growing in the alimentary products in the last years.         Aiming attempt the market quality, should be use raw material of good quality provided by the supplying, decreasing the costs and increasing the quality of the final product. Considering this, the aim of this research was to evaluate the guaranty levels of the row materials in mineral supplements industry. The study was conducted in one company of mineral supplements, located in the Goiania city, state of Goias. There were used six kind of raw material for the study, considering mainly the amount of raw material sold. The collected data were refers the years of 2010, 2011 until de month of July of 2012. There were evaluated the grades of the guaranty levels gave by the suppliers and ones gave by the others company (labs). The data were save in the electronic software, and before was determined the average and the variation coefficient of each element of the row mater. The suppliers were classified in 1, 2 and 3, and after this classification it was realized one simulation with the analysis costs. Can be concluding that the suppliers qualification considering the row material, give higher confidence in the quality of the final product, contributing for the decrease of the analysis costs
Receptores de estrógeno e seus ligantes: uma breve revisão
Authors: Sales Paulo Alex Bezerra , Costa Andréia da Silva , Oliveira Jamylla Mirck Guerra de , Silva Kleverton Ribeiro da , Costa Amilton Paulo Raposo
Published: October 2016

The use of estrogen in hormone replacement therapy is very wide, being necessary to repair the damage caused by physiological deficiency of this hormone in certain periods of life, such as menopause. There are several types of estrogen receptors, and there are plenty of potential ligands. These act differently, mostly by modulating the action of estrogens receptors, supplying or inhibiting the actions of this hormone. Thus, it becomes important to know the mode of action of these substances and how they may regulate the physiological needs of the body as adjuvant treatment of various endocrine pathologies.
Manejo de pastagens e sistemas alternativos para vacas de leite na região tropical
Authors: Souza Camila da Silva , Oliveira Vagno Júnior de , Siqueira Joab Vinícius Martins de , Silva Filho Amorésio Souza , Castro Wanderson José Rodrigues de , Fonseca Angela Aparecida da , Oliveira Marcos Antônio de , Carvalho Letícia de Fátima
Published: October 2016

The creation of dairy cattle on pasture is more activity adopted by small farmers in Brazil, mostly it works almost without investment, so it is necessary to implement systems of pasture management that aims at decreasing the area deployment of pasture and conservation of closed forests that were once used for the formation of new pastures. It is also necessary to choose the best quality forage according to the system used and also with the requirements of the animals. The different types of grazing see being employed in an attempt to reduce production costs and without the occurrence of reduced milk production. With this same goal can make the addition of co-products from the agricultural industry so that they can assist in feeding management of dairy cows, aiming to provide protein sources that were previously discarded without employability, and that have now become a source sustainable feed.
Imunodetecção de Leishmania infantum chagasi em linfonodos internos de cães naturalmente infectados
Authors: Bandarra Márcio de Barros , Moreira Pamela Rodrigues Reina , Vasconcelos Rosemeri de Oliveira
Published: October 2016

The lymphadenopathy is a major change in Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis (CVL), but there are few studies comparing and focusing on the internal lymph nodes. The objective of this study was to assess the parasite load in the mesenteric and iliac lymph nodes from 17 dogs naturally infected with Leishmania infantum chagasi, coming from Araçatuba (SP), an endemic area for visceral leishmaniasis (VL). Of these animals, 10 were symptomatic (CS group) and seven were asymptomatic (SS group). Immunodetection of the parasite was taken by immunohistochemical technique with hyperimmune sera from seropositive dog for LVC. The parasite load was higher in dogs with clinical signs of CVL in both lymph nodes. The iliac lymph node had the highest average of parasitized macrophages, although no differences between CS and SS groups. With this it can be concluded that the symptomatic dogs had the highest parasite load, suggesting visceralization of the parasite Leishmania infantum chagasi which seems to be related to the evolution of clinical signs in infected dogs.
Prevalência de cisticercose e tuberculose bovina em frigorífico exportador de Campina Verde, MG
Authors: Assunção Edineth Freitas , Ferreira Isaura Maria , Braga Héberly Fernandes
Published: October 2016

Bovine cysticercosis and tuberculosis symptoms do not manifest immediately, and the farmer only account of these diseases, when there are economic losses and disposal of the animal. The objective of this study to perform surveys of cysticercosis and tuberculosis in cattle carcasses slaughtered in an exporter fridge in Campina Verde-MG, quantifying the incidence of these zoonoses in municipalities suppliers. The data provided in this study were obtained from the analysis of documents provided by the staff of the Federal Inspection Service-SIF, with the Minerva Group, in Campina Verde, MG during the period january to june 2013. Was shot down during this period a total of 72 434 cattle from 57 municipalities of Minas Gerais, being diagnosed 1.533 cases of cysticercosis, 74 cases of tuberculosis. Ten counties had a higher number of animals for slaughter, this time with apparent prevalence of cysticercosis ranging from 2.05% to 5.06%. In 20 of the 57 municipalities analyzed, bovine tuberculosis was detected. Since the highest incidence of the disease was in cities: Campina Verde with 12 cases, Itapagipe with 13 cases, Patrocínio and Prata in 7 cases. The results show that the knowledge of these diseases in a given region helps in controlling, preventing and guidance to farmers to eradicate these zoonoses.
Perfil clínico, hematológico, anatomopatológico e parasitário na infecção por Rangelia vitalii em cão: relato de caso
Authors: Silveira Elissandra da , Lacerda Luciana de Almeida , D'Avila Ana Elize Ribeiro , Marques Sandra Márcia Tietz
Published: October 2016

The present report describes a clinical case of Rangelia vitalii infection in a dog. The clinical status, procedures that led to the diagnosis, and treatment are discussed.
Treinamento e desempenho atlético de equinos (Revisão)
Authors: Araújo Amanda Melo Sant’Anna
Published: October 2016

The horse is a born athlete running and current sport horse shows impressive results and increasingly you can improve your athletic performance receiving appropriate training methods, diet and supplementation at each stage of their career The good performance of equine athletes in competitions is a major source of income for the owners. It is known that intense physical exercise during training or competition generates variations in humans and animals in various physiological parameters. The effect of exercise induced produced by applying training for a certain period of time, the composition and fibrillar area is variable.
Seeking Legitimacy through CSR Reporting: Evidence from China
Authors: Dai Narisa Tianjing , Du Fei , Young S. Mark , Tang Guliang
Published: October 2016

This study finds that Chinese firms that issue high-quality corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports are perceived as having greater legitimacy (operationalized by government endorsement and media endorsement) by the Chinese government and media. Chinese firms that issue higher-quality CSR reports subsequently receive higher levels of government endorsement and media endorsement, which in turn lead to better financial performance. The positive relationship between the quality of a firm's CSR disclosure and subsequent financial performance is mediated by the firm's perceived level of legitimacy. The mediating role of government endorsement is stronger for firms based in underdeveloped regions.

JEL Classifications: G14; G18; G30.
A Jejune Heuristic Mesh Theorem
Authors: Stynes Martin
Published: October 2016

A singularly perturbed two-point boundary-value problem is considered. Working in the discrete maximum norm, a necessary condition for the convergence (uniformly in the singular perturbation parameter) of general difference schemes on general meshes is proved. This encompasses both a 1976 result of Miller for uniform meshes and more recent results of the same author that deal with piecewise uniform Shishkin meshes.
Physical Activity Levels of Physiotherapists across Practice Settings: A Cross-Sectional Comparison Using Self-Report Questionnaire and Accelerometer Measures
Authors: Neil-Sztramko Sarah E. , Ghayyur Armin , Edwards Jeremy , Campbell Kristin L.
Published: October 2016

Purpose: This article describes the physical activity of physiotherapists in British Columbia and examines differences across practice settings using self-report questionnaire and accelerometer-derived measures. Methods: Public and private practice physiotherapists aged 18–65 years were recruited through employee email lists and word of mouth to this cross-sectional study. Participants (n=98) completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire–Long Form (IPAQ–L) online to quantify self-reported physical activity across various domains (occupational, leisure time, domestic, and transportation). Of these, 38 agreed to wear an accelerometer for 7 days to objectively measure physical activity. Descriptive statistics were used to describe self-reported and accelerometer-measured physical activity across domains, and inferential statistics were used to compare physical activity patterns across practice sites. The correlation and agreement between self-report questionnaire and accelerometer measures were also calculated. Results: Almost all (99%) of the physiotherapists self-reported meeting physical activity guidelines, and only 58% were classified as meeting guidelines when using accelerometers. Public practice physiotherapists self-reported more total, occupational, and domestic physical activity and had higher measured occupational physical activity than private practice physiotherapists. Overall, there was poor agreement between self-report questionnaires and accelerometers. Conclusions: Physiotherapists are an active group, with those in public practice reporting and participating in more physical activity than those in private practice.
Risk Factors Associated with Falls in Older Adults with Dementia: A Systematic Review
Authors: Fernando Eresha , Fraser Michelle , Hendriksen Jane , Kim Corey H. , Muir-Hunter Susan W.
Published: October 2016

Purpose: People with dementia fall more often than cognitively healthy older adults, but their risk factors are not well understood. A review is needed to determine a fall risk profile for this population. The objective was to critically evaluate the literature and identify the factors associated with fall risk in older adults with dementia. Methods: Articles published between January 1988 and October 2014 in EMBASE, PubMed, PsycINFO, and CINAHL were searched. Inclusion criteria were participants aged 55 years or older with dementia or cognitive impairment, prospective cohort design, detailed fall definition, falls as the primary outcome, and multi-variable regression analysis. Two authors independently reviewed and extracted data on study characteristics, quality assessment, and outcomes. Adjusted risk estimates were extracted from the articles. Results: A total of 17 studies met the inclusion criteria. Risk factors were categorized into demographic, balance, gait, vision, functional status, medications, psychosocial, severity of dementia, and other. Risk factors varied with living setting and were not consistent across all studies within a setting. Conclusion: Falls in older adults with dementia are associated with multiple intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors, some shared with older adults in general and others unique to the disease. Risk factors vary between community- and institution-dwelling samples of adults with dementia or cognitive impairment.
Microstructural Evolution of 31CrMoV9 Steel upon Controlled Gaseous Nitriding Treatment
Authors: Kang C. W. , Meka S. R. , Steiner T. , Schacherl R. E. , Mittemeijer E. J.
Published: October 2016

The evolution of the microstructure and the surface residual stress upon controlled gaseous nitriding of quenched and tempered 31CrMoV9 steel was investigated by varying the nitriding potential and the nitriding time at the nitriding temperature of 550 °C. A graded microstructure developed as a function of depth: a surface adjacent decarburized-nitrided zone, in which all tempering induced carbides had trans-formed to nitrides, under loss of the released carbon through the surface, is followed by a nitrided zone in which the carbon released from the carbide-to-nitride transformation had diffused to grain boundaries and precipitated there as (new) carbides. The extent of decarburization showed a strong dependence on whether or not an outer iron-nitride compound layer was present, as well as on the type of iron nitride present at the specimen surface. The surface residual stresses varied as a function of nitriding time and nitriding potential which has been discussed in terms of the rates of the carbide-to-nitride transformation, the decarburization and/or the carbide pre-cipitation along the grain boundaries.
Care and Maintenance of Oil Quenchants used for Quenching Automotive Components*
Authors: MacKenzie D. Scott
Published: October 2016

Quenching, and quench oil, is a critical part of the manufacturing process for a heat-treated part. In this paper, the effects of many common issues with quench oils are illustrated. These include contamination, soot, and filtration. A brief review of the mechanism of oxidation of quench oils, and the base oils used in modern industrial quench oils will be included. Methods to control oxidation by filtration and the different types of media are illustrated.
Pilot and Passenger Injuries Associated with Powered Parachutes
Authors: Skelley Nathan W. , Yarholar Lauren M. , Richardson Lars C.
Published: October 2016

BACKGROUND: Powered parachutes are becoming a popular form of sport flying. No previous study has reviewed injuries in this sport. The purpose of this study was to describe the injuries associated with powered parachute flying, the flight factors involved in an incident, and
the impact an incident has on current sport involvement.METHODS: National Transportation Safety Board incident reports involving powered parachutes between 2004 and 2015 were reviewed. Internet searches were performed to contact involved pilots to find further information.RESULTS:
There were 71 incidents reported involving 117 people. Of these, 10 incidents involved 14 fatalities (12.0%). Of the 14 fatalities, 11 (78.5%) occurred in midflight. Pilot error was the most common finding for an incident and accounted for 53/71 incidents (74.6%). The main error was misjudging
the distance required for takeoff and landing. This accounted for 37/71 incidents (52.1%). Orthopedic extremity injuries were the most common severe injuries reported. Surgical intervention was needed in 43.8% of injuries and 48.0% of those involved fractures. The median return to work was
14 d (range 0–180 d). Only 4/53 (7.5%) of the pilots contacted continued to fly powered parachutes.DISCUSSION: Powered parachute participants are at risk for unique injuries compared to other forms of flight. A powered parachute injury can have a significant impact on future
pilot involvement in the sport. This study provides evidence for design changes in the aircraft and helps direct pilot training. This information can improve the safety and well-being of participants so they can continue to fly powered parachutes.Skelley NW, Yarholar LM, Richardson LC.
Pilot and passenger injuries associated with powered parachutes. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2016; 87(11):947–953.
Communication Delays Impact Behavior and Performance Aboard the International Space Station
Authors: Kintz Natalie M. , Palinkas Lawrence A.
Published: October 2016

INTRODUCTION: Long-duration space explorations will involve significant communication delays that will likely impact individual and team outcomes. However, the extent of these impacts and the appropriate countermeasures for their mitigation remain largely unknown. This study
examined the feasibility and acceptability of utilizing the International Space Station (ISS) as a research platform to assess the impacts of communication delays on individual and team behavior and performance.METHODS: For this study, 3 ISS crewmembers and 18 mission support personnel
performed 10 tasks identified by subject matter experts as meeting study criteria, 6 tasks without a delay in communication and 4 tasks with a 50-s one-way delay. Assessments of individual and team performance and behavior were obtained after each task. The completion rate of posttask assessments
and postmission interviews with astronauts were used to assess feasibility and acceptability.RESULTS: Posttask assessments were completed in 100% of the instances where a crewmember was assigned to a task and in 83% where mission support personnel were involved. Qualitative analysis
of postmission interviews found the study to be important and acceptable to the three astronauts. However, they also reported the study was limited in the number and type of tasks included, limitations in survey questions, and preference for open-ended to scaled items.DISCUSSION:
Although the ISS is considered a high fidelity analog for long-duration space missions, future studies of communication delays on the ISS must take into considerations the constraints imposed by mission operations and subject preferences and priorities.Kintz KM, Palinkas LA. Communication
delays impact behavior and performance aboard the International Space Station. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2017; 87(11):940–946.
Fermentation Quality of Round-Bale Silage as Affected by Additives and Ensiling Seasons in Dwarf Napiergrass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach)
Authors: Fukagawa Satoru , Ishii Yasuyuki , Hattori Ikuo
Published: October 2016

Fermentation quality of dwarf napiergrass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach) was estimated for additives lactic acid bacteria and Acremonium cellulase (LAB + AC), fermented juice of epiphytic lactic acid bacteria (FJLB), and a no-additive control in 2006 via two ensiling methods—round-bale and vinyl-bag methods in 2006—and via two ensiling seasons—summer and autumn of 2013. Fermentation quality of dwarf napiergrass ensiled in the summer season was improved by the input of additives, with the highest quality in LAB + AC, followed by FJLB; the lactic acid content was higher, and the pH and sum of the butyric, caproic, and valeric acid contents were lower, resulting in an increase in the V-score value by each additive. The ensiling method in autumn without additives affected fermentation quality, mainly due to the airtightness, which was higher for round-bale processing than in vinyl bags, even with the satisfactory V-score of 72. Fermentation in round bales without additives had a higher quality in autumn than in summer, possibly due to the higher concentration of mono- and oligo-saccharides. Thus, it was concluded that dwarf napiergrass can be produced to satisfactory-quality silage by adding LAB + AC or FJLB in summer and even in the absence of additives in autumn.
Family of Quantum Sources for Improving Near Field Accuracy in Transducer Modeling by the Distributed Point Source Method
Authors: Placko Dominique , Bore Thierry , Kundu Tribikram
Published: October 2016

The distributed point source method, or DPSM, developed in the last decade has been used for solving various engineering problems—such as elastic and electromagnetic wave propagation, electrostatic, and fluid flow problems. Based on a semi-analytical formulation, the DPSM solution is generally built by superimposing the point source solutions or Green’s functions. However, the DPSM solution can be also obtained by superimposing elemental solutions of volume sources having some source density called the equivalent source density (ESD). In earlier works mostly point sources were used. In this paper the DPSM formulation is modified to introduce a new kind of ESD, replacing the classical single point source by a family of point sources that are referred to as quantum sources. The proposed formulation with these quantum sources do not change the dimension of the global matrix to be inverted to solve the problem when compared with the classical point source-based DPSM formulation. To assess the performance of this new formulation, the ultrasonic field generated by a circular planer transducer was compared with the classical DPSM formulation and analytical solution. The results show a significant improvement in the near field computation.
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Authors: Pennisi Rosa , Ascenzi Paolo , Di Masi Alessandra
Published: October 2016

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International Medical Collaboration: Lessons from Cuba
Authors: Castelló González Mauro , Pons Vásquez Reinaldo , Rodriguez Bencomo David , Choonara Imti
Published: October 2016

Over 50,000 Cuban health professionals are currently working overseas in 67 different countries. They work in conjunction with local health professionals. The majority work in primary care in deprived areas. The aim is to reduce morbidity and mortality but also improve health in the long term by training local health professionals, and building both institutions and a structure to deliver health care alongside educating the local population. Cuba is a small, middle-income country. It has, however, made a significant international contribution in relation to medical collaboration. Cuba’s international collaboration is based on the principles of social justice and equity for all. It has set an example for other countries to emulate.
Fluid Biomarkers of Traumatic Brain Injury and Intended Context of Use
Authors: Bogoslovsky Tanya , Gill Jessica , Jeromin Andreas , Davis Cora , Diaz-Arrastia Ramon
Published: October 2016

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. The lack of validated biomarkers for TBI is a major impediment to developing effective therapies and improving clinical practice, as well as stimulating much work in this area. In this review, we focus on different settings of TBI management where blood or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers could be utilized for predicting clinically-relevant consequences and guiding management decisions. Requirements that the biomarker must fulfill differ based on the intended context of use (CoU). Specifically, we focus on fluid biomarkers in order to: (1) identify patients who may require acute neuroimaging (cranial computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); (2) select patients at risk for secondary brain injury processes; (3) aid in counseling patients about their symptoms at discharge; (4) identify patients at risk for developing postconcussive syndrome (PCS), posttraumatic epilepsy (PTE) or chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE); (5) predict outcomes with respect to poor or good recovery; (6) inform counseling as to return to work (RTW) or to play. Despite significant advances already made from biomarker-based studies of TBI, there is an immediate need for further large-scale studies focused on identifying and innovating sensitive and reliable TBI biomarkers. These studies should be designed with the intended CoU in mind.
Flexible Yttrium Coordination Geometry Inhibits “Bare-Metal” Guest Interactions in the Metal-Organic Framework Y(btc)
Authors: Auckett Josie , Ogilvie Stephen , Duyker Samuel , Southon Peter , Kepert Cameron , Peterson Vanessa
Published: October 2016

Y(btc) (btc = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate) is a metal-organic framework that exhibits significant adsorption of industrially-relevant gases such as H2, CH4, and O2. Previous studies have noted a surprising lack of close interactions between the adsorbed guest molecules and Y, despite the apparent availability of a “bare-metal” binding site. We have extended our previous work in a detailed investigation of the adsorption behaviours of CO2, CD4, and O2 in Y(btc) over a range of concentrations using in situ neutron powder diffraction methods. The O–Y–O bond angles enclosing the bare-metal site are found to change considerably depending on the type and quantity of guest molecules present. Multiple binding sites are found for each guest species, and the largest changes in O–Y–O angles are accompanied by changes in the filling sequences of the binding sites, pointing to an important interplay between guest-induced framework distortions and binding site accessibility. These results suggest the potential for coordinatively flexible rare-earth metal centres to promote guest-selective binding in metal-organic frameworks.