bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seagull Syndrome: Relationships between Patrol Workers and Government Officials in NSW, Australia
Authors: Porter Amanda Jayne
Published: March 2017

This paper explores the nature of relations between public officials and community workers, drawing on empirical data from a study on Indigenous patrols in New South Wales, Australia. Patrol workers interact with public officials from various state entities who are tasked with overseeing funding, carrying out evaluations and, to varying degrees, monitoring the ‘effectiveness’ of local patrol operations. These interactions illuminate several issues regarding the ways in which knowledge about patrols is created, contested and communicated between Indigenous and non-Indigenous domains. The emergent patterns of these relations can be described as ‘seagull syndrome’, which involves the privileging of some types of knowledge over others in decision-making regarding Indigenous affairs, often with disastrous consequences for Indigenous organisations and communities. The paper documents the core features of seagull syndrome with respect to the discrete practices, everyday decision-making and mundane communication between public officials and patrol workers in New South Wales. It considers the implications of seagull syndrome for policy-makers and academics working in the Indigenous justice space and suggests ways to resist or challenge this tendency
WETXU
Authors: Lahiri Karajá Uziel
Published: March 2017

Apresento meu estudo sobre wetxu. Para adquiri-lo, entrevistei váriaspessoas e cada uma falou do seu conhecimento. Antigamente, quandoos Karajá guerreavam com os Tapirapé, pegavam as crianças dessese levavam para aldeia Karajá. Na aldeia as crianças eram adotadaspelos parentes mais próximos dos que as roubaram. Segundo minhapesquisa, wetxu seria os jyre (rapaizinho). Muita gente acha que essaspalavras são iguais, mas não são. Wetxu significa que é um mensageiro,por exemplo, jyre é um mensageiro que faz tudo, quando está na casados homens (ijoina), também sabe tudo que ocorre nessa casa, nãopode revelar o que acontece lá dentro, para que não aconteça o malna família, como, por exemplo, morte.
ARCO E FLECHA APYÃWA
Authors: Tapirapé Arawyo
Published: March 2017

XEPARAMA’EÃWA KOME’OWÃWA. Te’omara kwee aapa weparama’ewo Myryxitajpe wexemima’e agy ramõ. Iypy ramõ kweeakome’o py ma’e re arate’omamataãwa pitywera agy we. Akome’okwee eixope o’ywa ma’era aoxekato imagyãwa, marygato iapaãwaxereparawykãjmo. A’ eramõ kwee araxe’egenop awaxewete aratajpewãra mõ. A’ e kwee emikome’o arakwaxiãt ywyrape pe xerexe’egimõ:ipiraeawãra, xawewyraxi, yrwo’ywa, koropiwã, akamaxywypyo’ywa,orowiaxio’ywa, o’ykawã, koõ pe wãra. Pity wera we, ipoenokatokatoakãtaixope ee te’omare’yma we. Ee a’e ramõ xeremima’e agy tanemejxeipowenowi o’ywa paragetã.
XANERAMÕJA PARAGETÃ
Authors: Tenywaawi Tapirapé Gilson
Published: March 2017

‘Ã te’omara a’era mõ xexema’eaparepy, ãapa ’ã wekawo xerexekaxekaxema’eajpe maxywaatyãwa mõ. Te’omara ekwe aixagakãt Xanera-mõja paragetã, ã raka’ẽ xirot Topaxo agy Xyreni ne axaa’yraxokare. Iexagakãta xerexywaaty, ma’era ta’e aoxekato xanereka, tarywa rerekaramõ konomi Takãra epexynawe’yma. Emanyn imaxywaatywo maragetãpitywera ma’eawete ramõ. Ipyrowo marama’eãra te’omara xema’eãjpe,iapawo ite’omaãwa ramõ inoga ywyrape pe maragetã.
TERRA INDÍGENA XERENTE
Authors: Kazamrĩ Celso , Waĩkazate Sinval
Published: March 2017

Akwẽ kra tkrê sisim mnõ Zé. Tô aiktepre wapkã kõre za kra zda ĩptokwa Dasĩpsê wa nĩsi zda ponkwanẽ tanẽkõwa mrẽpranẽ sikmãnãrzem nã. Are akâ za hikwa nĩsizem zô ptokwa tanẽkõwa hikrda sdanã are tapari za Dasĩpsê tmẽ mõ kra tê sisim mnõ pibumã. Twa, tôprerêre tanẽkõwa wrakuparim si za ssize tmã kmẽ ro pibu.
GESTAÇÃO INDÍGENA AKWẼ XERENTE
Authors: Curtidi Xerente Carmelita , Waktadi Xerente Noemi , Brudi Xerente Vanda
Published: March 2017

A gravidez da mulher akwẽ é muito desejada, principalmente senascer um filho do sexo masculino, as duas famílias ficam muitocontentes. Durante a gestação, quem mais cuida da mulher grávidaé a mãe dela, repassando-lhe todos os ensinamentos que ela precisasaber para cuidar bem do filho que vai nascer. Tudo o que a mulhergrávida desejar comer durante a gravidez, ela deve comer para evitarque seu filho nasça com algum tipo de problema ou até mesmo quea mulher sofra um aborto; e durante a gravidez da mulher, o maridotambém deve fazer resguardo.
O RESGUARDO NA GESTAÇÃO INDÍGENA AKWẼ XERENTE
Authors: Tĩĩkwa Xerente Afonso , Sipkuze Xerente Roberto
Published: March 2017

Pikõ wasãwi tô simã sipsê si ĩpêhã simã sipsê kõwa zatô tmã tku nẽ, siwakru saĩ kõdi tpê pre - zawre (peixe pirara) tahã ku tê kmẽ si waza ku aikde krẽ are dure zãhuri tê kmẽ siwa za ku dure aikde sahi presnã twrahuk kãtô dure si nmõ dure siwakru tê krnẽ kõdi, nẽpre nẽhãtê kmẽ siwa za nẽpre tê tkrê sizus. Are ambâ tê hawi mhã tô kãnẽ,za dutre simã ro pibu kãnẽ aikuwa krmõwa tõ aitemã za ro tê sabuakwẽsto aimõ dasimã dat krwasku mnõze tê kmãdkã wa zatô tmãtkunẽ, wanẽku, zâ, tanõrĩ dam sipaki, kanẽ hawi, wanẽkum hêmba za ku aikde tkrê kuikãs are zâ zaku nẽs tmã hêmba nẽs siza, are tahãtmã hêmba kumnãstê zatô ambâ, aimõ azanã hêsu nã tsi kwa mõ arehêsu mẽ, are tanẽ re tmã hêmba wa za tô aikte ddêkwa sekwa kmẽzaihâ tê hâizakur da tazi zatô rom hêmba sãmr are aikde tpês kãnẽ mãt Srêzdazute wam washu.
O NASCIMENTO DA CRIANÇA INDÍGENA AKWẼ XERENTE
Authors: Wakuke Agripino , Wdêkruwe Xerente Arlindo , Krukwanẽ Xerente Helena
Published: March 2017

Akwẽ sĩ pikõ kkrapre mnõ wam pibumã, zatô aimõ wawẽ sĩ pikõ aikte zapari ĩtmã waihku nẽ hã si za rom mnõ adure tkrê sdasakranwa kraprewa, aimõ psê snã krapre pibumã isipkrawa. Are toktoaiktde tmã waptkã pibumã tô sissum snã za simã tê kupar siwaihkâsnã, tazi za tokto aikte nnãkwa tê shâr pibumã za tkibu pko nã shâ areaikte, nĩpkrã waptkã pari za zdakwakre are se tkai krowi.
O RESGUARDO APÓS O NASCIMENTO
Authors: Kuhânĩpi Xerente Paulo César , Sõpre Xerente Armando , Souza Xerente Jurandi
Published: March 2017

Akwẽ sĩ pikõ krapre pari zatô romkmãdâ dasa nãhã tmã tuirê, are pikõi mã si kõdi tô ambâ mã zemã. Pikõ krapre apri zatô 8 (oito) nãbdâ kripra nãmr watbro knã, mãrĩ dure tê kmãkwamãr kõ snã pizatê kahri kõd siwakru dasa tê kmẽsi kõdi. Tô tanẽ dure ambâ siwakrumãrĩ tê krnẽ kõdi are dure siwakru krmõr kõdi rowaste mba are duremãrĩ tê kmãdâ kõdi, tanẽ wa zatô aiktepre krsdari nẽsi têsizai wa. Areĩsaze tô kupazu, kupa, kumdi, karo kãtô tbê ĩhâi nẽhã tbê ĩhãi kõnẽhã tê krnẽ kõdi pikõ krapre pari romkra zatô dure ĩpsê nẽhã si krẽ.
AKWẼ XERENTE DEIXA DE SER CRIANÇA MAIS OU MENOS AOS 40 ANOS
Authors: Sirnãrê Xerente Manoel , Sirnãwẽ Xerente Silvino
Published: March 2017

Tô aimõ wat wasku mnõ nmẽ, aikterê dadki wamre, za aimõ sepakwai mẽ, tanẽkõwa separkwa aimõ tkrê wapar, mãrĩ ĩseparkwatê kmãkwamãr wa, za aikterê dure kmãnã, sipi wa, krmõr wa, saiwa, za aimõ wapa. Tô tanẽ dure waptkã pari, za tokto aimõ ro tkrêsãmr nnãkrat, za tkrê kupi nnãkrat, kãtô dure mãrĩ tê waihku nẽhãza kmãnã, kãtô separkwa za tkrê waihâk, kãtô ptokwa tkrê waihâk,kuptu mnõ pari, kãtô kbure ro tê waihku mnõ pari, zatô siwaprosikrmõ.
O TEATRO COMO INSTRUMENTO PEDAGÓGICO NA EDUCAÇÃO DE SURDOS
Authors: Lima Hildomar José , Gomes Vieira Divino
Published: March 2017

Por ser uma arte de caráter fortemente visual, que aglutina todas as outras artes e linguagens, o teatro tem grande receptividade nas comunidades surdas e pode ser uma proposta pedagógica eficiente para melhorar o desempenho de alunos surdos e tornar sua educação mais interessante e significativa. O objetivo deste trabalho é trazer reflexões sobre os benefícios do uso do teatro na educação do surdo. A experiência dramática, levada à sala de aula, auxilia o desenvolvimento cognitivo e pode ser avaliada como um percurso, por meio do qual ocorre a transformação da interioridade do aluno surdo e também de sua realidade exterior. Para o desenvolvimento deste trabalho, foram essenciais as obras de Courtney e Reverbel, no que diz respeito ao teatro e à educação, assim como os textos de Freitas, que desenvolveu pesquisas sobre o teatro e a educação de surdos, apontando a importância das atividades de dramatização teatral, propostas em salas de aula, para motivar as práticas de linguagem escrita em Língua Portuguesa do aluno surdo e a redução dos entraves linguísticos entre surdos e ouvintes.
A LÍNGUA DE SINAIS NA CONCEPÇÃO DE OTORRINOLARINGOLOGISTA E FONOAUDIÓLOGO
Authors: Aparecida de Paula Almeida Ednéia , Ferreira Kelle Cristina , Silva Souza Layla , Silva Pereira de Araújo Raquel , Vieira Rodrigues Renato , Chaveiro Neuma , de Oliveira Silva Claudney Maria
Published: March 2017

Esse artigo tem como objetivos investigar a orientação dos médicos otorrinolaringologistas e fonoaudiólogos sobre a aquisição de língua e a concepção desses profissionais sobre a língua de sinais diante de um diagnóstico de surdez. A pesquisa, de abordagem qualitativa, foi realizada por meio de uma entrevista estruturada e questionário com perguntas abertas. De cinco profissionais convidados, somente um médico otorrinolaringologista e uma fonoaudióloga aceitaram participar do estudo.A análise dos dados demonstrou que há divergência de opiniões quanto à orientação dada às famílias dos pacientes.Para o otorrinolaringologista, dependendo do tipo e do grau de surdez, é possível o uso do aparelho auditivo ou a realização do implante coclear, deixando clara a sua opção por uma orientação de cunho oralista. Já a fonoaudióloga afirma que recomenda o uso da Libras (Língua Brasileira de Sinais). Para ela a Libras, além de contribuir para a internalização de conceitos e significados, também favorece o desenvolvimento da oralidade. Percebemos que mesmo tendo uma atitude positiva sobre a língua de sinais, essa profissional ainda possui uma visão instrumental da Libras. Para o profissional que desconhece a língua e sinais e a cultura surda, a oralização é o meio de comunicação mais indicado, impondo ao surdo a necessidade de se adequar à cultura ouvinte. No entanto, quando o profissional conhece a língua de sinais, e/ou tem contato com a pessoa surda, ele compreende que os surdos possuem uma cultura própria e uma maneira diferente de compreender o mundo e interagir com as pessoas por meio dessa língua. Palavras-chave: Língua de Sinais; surdo; diagnóstico de surdez.
O POEMA EM LIBRAS BANDEIRA BRASILEIRA DE NELSON PIMENTA A PARTIR DE UM PONTO DE VISTA FORMAL
Authors: de Melo Araújo Márcia Maria
Published: March 2017

Este é um estudo sobre a construção formal de alguns versos sinalizados do poema Bandeira brasileira de Nelson Pimenta, destacado ator e poeta surdo brasileiro. Utilizando-se das noções da estrutura fonológica, gesto e dos efeitos da modalidade sobre a linguagem espacial, o estudo pretende verificar a construção do poema em Libras, a partir de um ponto de vista formal. O poema referido destaca-se por uma contextualização crítica da forma e de temas consagrados pela tradição surda brasileira. Peter MacNeilage (2008), Janzen e Shaffer (2002), Quadros e Sutton-Spencer (2006), Karen Emmorey (2002), entre outros autores, contribuíram para o referencial teórico deste ensaio.
Comparison of adsorptive with extractive stripping voltammetry in electrochemical determination of retinol
Authors: Sýs Milan , Žabčí­ková Simona , Červenka Libor , Vytřas Karel
Published: March 2017

Adsorptive stripping voltammetry (AdSV) of retinol at solid glassy carbon electrode (GCE), carbon paste electrode (CPE) covered by thin layer of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (CPE/MWCNTs) and carbon paste electrode covered by thin layer of single layer graphene (CPE/Graphene) was compared with an extractive stripping voltammetry (ExSV) into silicone oil (SO) as lipophilic binder of glassy carbon paste electrode (GCPE). All types of selected working electrodes were characterized by a scanning electron microscopy to determine overall morphology of electrode surfaces together with spatial arrangement of used carbon particles. The retinol, also known as vitamin A1, was chosen as a model analyte because it is the most biologically active representative of retinoids which are classified as a significant group of lipophilic vitamins. Based on this comparison, it was observed that electrochemical method with high sensitivity (ExSV at GPCE) is generally characterized by shorter linear range of the calibration curve than in case of AdSV at CPE/MWCNTs or CPE/Graphene. Unlike AdSV at solid GCE, all other tested electrochemical methods could represent suitable analytical tools for monitoring of retinoids in different types of foodstuffs. Especially, content of retinol up to tenths milligrams can be easily determined using ExSV. Additionally, negative interference of chemical species present in real samples is minimal in comparison with direct voltammetric methods performed in supporting electrolytes based on organic solvents due to application of accumulation step in "ex-situ" mode.
Principal component analysis of sensory properties of chicken breast muscle supplemented with different feed additives
Authors: Haščí­k Peter , Trembecká Lenka , Fekete Tomáš , Čuboň Juraj , Bobko Marek , Kročko Miroslav
Published: March 2017

The objective of the present study was to examine the effect of different dietary supplements (bee pollen, propolis, and probiotic) on sensory quality of chicken breast muscle. The experiment was performed with 180 one day-old Ross 308 broiler chicks of mixed sex. The dietary treatments were as follows: 1. basal diet with no supplementation as control (C); 2. basal diet plus 400 mg bee pollen extract per 1 kg of feed mixture (E1); 3. basal diet plus 400 mg propolis extract per 1 kg of feed mixture (E2); 4. basal diet plus 3.3 g probiotic preparation based on Lactobacillus fermentum added to drinking water (E3). Sensory properties of chicken breast muscle were assessed by a five-member panel that rated the meat for aroma, taste, juiciness, tenderness and overall acceptability. The ANOVA results for each attribute showed that at least one mean score for any group differs significantly (p ≤0.05). Subsequent Tukey's HSD revealed that only C group had significantly higher mean score (p ≤0.05) for each attribute compared with E2 group. As regards the E1 and E3 groups, there were not significant differences (p >0.05) in aroma, taste and tenderness when compared to C group, with the significantly lowest juiciness value (p ≤0.05) found in E3 group and significantly lower values of overall acceptability in both groups (p ≤0.05). In addition, it is noteworthy that control group received the highest raking scores for each sensory attribute, i.e. the supplements did not influence positively the sensory quality of chicken breast meat. Principal component analysis (PCA) of the sensory data showed that the first 3 principal components (PCs) explained 69.82% of the total variation in 5 variables. Visualisation of extracted PCs has shown that groups were very well represented, with E2 group clearly distinguished from the others.
The effect of feeding wheat varieties with different grain pigmentation on growth performance, texture, colour and meat sensory traits of broiler chickens
Authors: Šťastní­k Ondřej , Karásek Filip , Jůzl Miroslav , Mrkvicová Eva , Pavlata Leoš , Nedomová Šárka , Trojan Václav , Vyhnánek Tomáš , Doležal Petr , Martinek Petr
Published: March 2017

The feeding effect of of three spring wheat genotypes (Vánek, Konini and UC66049) with different grain colour on growth performance, body composition and meat quality parameters of broiler chickens was tested. Ninety chickens were divided into three groups (control, Konini and UC) with 30 chickens in each. The tested genotypes were compares with standard variety Vánek (control) with common (red) grain colour. The two experimental groups received feed mixtures containing 38.2% of wheats with different grain colour: groups Konini (n = 30) and UC (n = 30) with. The third group (n = 30) had 38.2% of common wheat Vánek cultivar (Control group). The live weight of chickens between the experimental groups and control group was not significant different, as well as body composition and chemical analysis of breast and thigh meat of chickens. The feeding of wheat with different grain colour had no effect on performance parameters of broiler chickens. Breast meat tenderness according to the Razor Blade Shear Force was higher in control group against experimental groups. The colour change was not significantly different in all coordinates. pH values (measured after 1-hour post mortem) were found significantly higher in the group fattening with Konini wheat than control and UC groups. Chickens meat from the experimental group was characterised by steady overall quality. The effect of various feeding had no effect on meat quality in terms of relevance to consumers.
The Use of ICT among Pre-Service English Language Teachers
Authors: Suet Yet Tam , Binti Noordin Nooreen
Published: March 2017

Information Communications and Technology (ICT) was first introduced through the Smart School project in 1997. Results from past studies on teachers’ use of ICT were mixed whereby their confidence in using ICT and their use and integration of ICT in their classroom practice were incoherent. Hence, this study intends to investigate the confidence level and skills of current pre-service teachers in teaching the English language through the use of ICT. Forty six pre-service English language teachers were selected purposively from a local university and a teacher training college, based on these few criteria set within the limitations of this study. This atudy adopted and adapted the questionnaires from the ICT Integration Survey (Spazak, 2010) and Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) by Mishra and Koehler (2006). These questionnaires are adopted for the purpose of understanding the pre-service teachers’ technological skills, as well as their content and pedagogical knowledge of English language teaching at the point in time when the data was collected. The data collected were analysed using the Statistical Packet for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Results showed that pre-service English language teachers are confident users of ICT, both for their own personal interests and to integrate ICT in their teaching. However, it is also found that pre-service teachers are skilled in ICT because they have been exposed to it since young. Further results that have emerged from this study revealed that there is no relationship between the time used in ICT and the confidence or skills in using ICT.
Mysteries of the Meridian Revealed: McCarthy's Anachronistic Tarot
Authors: Kottage Robert
Published: March 2017

John Sepich's Notes on Blood Meridian provides a chapter of analysis on a practice depicted very briefly in the novel: cartomancy. Although McCarthy only spends roughly three pages overtly treating the subject, Sepich successfully demonstrates tarot card divination to be something of a guiding principle throughout the text. However, neither Sepich nor any other critic to date has addressed the clues indicating that McCarthy's tarot deck is not only an amalgam, but that it contains elements found in no known deck prior to the twentieth century. The anachronistic tarot images in Blood Meridian are a seeming anomaly in an otherwise thoroughly researched work. But even the error is a complicated one, a product of research. An examination of McCarthy's twentieth-century cards provides insight on fate and free will within the world of the text. The Rider-Waite image (that of a young man refusing a cup offered by an otherworldly hand) sheds light on several scenes in the novel, most notably the climactic Fort Griffin barroom scene. But more importantly, it links the kid with a doomed Christ, who prays in Gethsemane: “O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me.”
Judgments That Have Value “Only as Symptoms”: Nietzsche on the Denial of Life in Twilight of the Idols
Authors: Elgat Guy
Published: March 2017

In two passages from Twilight of the Idols, Nietzsche makes the argument that negative valuations of life or valuations of life in general could be treated only as symptoms. In other words, Nietzsche here seemingly refuses to engage rationally the arguments that have been proposed in favor of such valuations and proceeds to view them from his typical genealogical perspective. In this article, I show that this initial impression is misleading and that it is possible to reconstruct from these passages in Twilight of the Idols an argument that justifies Nietzsche's genealogical view of such valuations. According to this argument, it is precisely because the value of life cannot possibly be justifiably estimated that the genealogical approach is warranted. I lay out the argument in detail, discuss some of its premises, and point the way to a more general conclusion.
Ophthalmic endoscope: A novel diagnostic imaging tool
Authors: Raizada Seemant , Kandari Jamal Al , Sabti Khalid Al
Published: March 2017

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the feasibility of ophthalmic endoscope as a diagnostic tool. This was a prospective, non-comparative, interventional clinical study of 11 consecutive patients who underwent endoscopy-assisted management for ocular pathologies. We used a fused fiber-optic type of endoscope to visualize areas of the eye which were not seen clearly, due to media opacity, through conventional viewing systems like indirect ophthalmoscopy or wide angle viewing system.  Eleven cases were enrolled in the study. Five patients underwent endoscopic examination of the fundus prior to penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) or keratoprosthesis. In one out of these 5 cases, PKP was differed due to pale optic nerve. Patient number 6, 7 & 8 were cases of recurrent vitreous hemorrhage. In these patients, endoscope was used to inspect the sclerotomy from inside and to remove incarcerated vitreous and fibro-vascular membrane. Patient number 9 was a case of poorly dilating pupil undergoing cataract surgery. Endoscope was used in this patient to locate the exact position of haptics of PCIOL. In cases 10 and 11, endoscope was used to localize ciliary sulcus and to document the position of haptics of sclera fixated IOL. Conclusion: The ophthalmic endoscope provides valuable information by illuminating, video recording, and by providing clear view of areas not visible by conventional viewing systems. It can help in management strategies in selected cases.
Physiological performance of cagaita seeds (Eugenia dysenterica DC.) Subjected to drying
Authors: Silva Lílian Abadia da , Sales Juliana De Fátima , Santos Heloísa Oliveira dos , Martins Juliana Montazola , Costa Valéria Hanny , Silva Fabiano Guimarães
Published: March 2017

The present study aimed to determine the imbibition curve and evaluate the effects of ‘reducing the water content of cagaita seeds (Eugenia dysenterica DC.), using the radiographic image analysis technique. To this end, three assays were carried out: seed imbibition curve and root protrusion were determined in assay 1. Seeds in silica gel were oven dried for to 72 h and were then analyzed for water content and vigor in assay 2. Seeds were dried up to certain levels of the water content and were evaluated by radiographic imaging analysis in assay 3. A rapid mass gain was observed in the first 60 imbibition hours and the root protrusion reached 94.4% after 192 imbibition hours. Cagaita seeds did not tolerate drying periods longer than 24 h, which corroborates the recalcitrant behavior of the seeds of these species. The analysis of the radiographic image obtained by an X-ray test allowed the establishment of a direct relation between the increased free space area within the seed and the decrease in the seedling emergence. The drying process altered the internal morphology of the seed and such changes directly influenced the development of the seedlings.
Comparative neurotoxicity of iobitridol with iohexol by intracisternal administration in Wistar rats
Authors: Mello Fabíola Peixoto da Silva , Stedile Rafael , Gouvêa Aline Da Silva , Hollenbach Clarissa Boemler , Oliveira Eduardo Conceição de , Mello Fernanda Bastos de , Mello João Roberto Braga de
Published: March 2017

Iobitridol is a tri-iodinated contrast agent, and neurotoxicologic studies of the intracisternal administration are scarce and inconclusive. The purpose of this study was to compare the neurotoxicity of iobitridol with iohexol, by intracisternal administration in Wistar rats, for a pre-clinical evaluation of its use as a myelographic agent. The animals, a total of 75, were divided into three experimental groups, iobitridol, iohexol and cerebral artificial fluid (control group), with 25 animals per group. Then, these were divided into five subgroups of five animals each, and given doses of 200, 400, 600, 800 and 1000 mg kg-1, while the control group received the equivalent volumes of contrast media tested. The animals were evaluated after 5, 15, 30, 60, 120, 180 and 240 min of intracisternal administration of these substances, for signs of depression and excitement, tactile palmar grasp, flexor, extensor, palpebral, papillary and pinna reflexes, surface righting and placing reactions, and with an auditory startle test. The evaluations were assessed daily for seven days with these parameters and their body weight, food, and water intake were also measured. There were no statistically significant differences between groups tested with respect to any of the evaluated parameters. In other words, in this animal model, the iobitridol demonstrated a low neurotoxicologic potential, comparable to that observed with iohexol. Further study with dogs and cats, as an alternative, is suggested.
Neospora caninum: Seroprevalence in beef cattle in the mountainous region of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Authors: Padilha Mayckon Antonio Cardoso , Wasen Gefferson , Souza Antonio Pereira de , Milczewski Viviane , Luz Thaís Vaz Brito da , Sartor Amélia Aparecida , Farias Juliana Antunes , Moura Anderson Barbosa de
Published: March 2017

The distribution of Neospora caninum, an important agent of reproductive disorders in cattle, has been frequently reported in dairy cattle in Brazil and worldwide. Records of infection are less frequent in beef cattle. To determine the seroprevalence of bovine neosporosis, 507 beef cattle blood samples were collected from January 2013 to September 2015, from 16 municipalities of the Associação dos Municípios da Região Serrana (AMURES). Samples were tested for the presence of IgG antibodies ( ? 1:100) against N. caninum by indirect immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT). Information about sex, age, and origin of the bovines were obtained from the Brazilian Bovine and Bubaline Identification and Certification System (SISBOV), and were tabulated for statistical analysis (Chi-square and Fisher Exact test, P ? 0.05). Of the 507 serum samples analyzed, 70 (13.81%) contained antibodies against N. caninum with titers of 1:100 (16), 1:200 (22), 1:400 (17), 1:800 (nine), 1:1600 (four) and 1:3200 (two). Positive specimens were collected from 13 of the 16 municipalities and across all age groups. Of the positive samples, there were no statistical differences between males and females (32.86% vs. 67.14%, P= 0.1072), age groups (P= 0.4116), or municipalities (P= 0.6838). While not statistically significant (P>0.05), higher seroprevalence was observed among older females. Although seroprevalence was relatively low, results indicate that infection by N. caninum in beef cattle is widespread in the studied region.
Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome in a rottweiler: a case report
Authors: Ferian Paulo Eduardo , Bach Eloisa Carla , Salbego Fabiano Zanine , Madaloz Lusiane Zorzi , Volpato Julieta , Muller Thiago Rinaldi , Carneiro Rubens Antônio
Published: March 2017

Eosinophils are cells of the immune system that have several important functions including phagocytosis of microorganisms, antigen presentation, contribution to chronic inflammation, and immunity against parasites. The hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is a rare disease in humans that is characterized by persistent eosinophilia (over six months) and variable eosinophil infiltration in organs such as the lungs, spleen, liver, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and gastrointestinal tract. Once in the tissues, these cells can cause damage by various mechanisms such as release of cytotoxic oxygen free radical and proteins. No etiology has yet been established for HES. The clinical signs vary and relate to the organs involved. In veterinary medicine, the disease has been described in cats, but rarely in dogs, with Rottweilers apparently more predisposed to developing the disease. Owing to the small number of cases reported in the veterinary literature, the prognosis of this disease and the most appropriate treatment options are unclear. Although it can be fatal in animals showing severe clinical symptoms, spontaneous remission may also occur. This study reports a case of HES in a Rottweiler in which the predominant clinical sign was abdominal effusion. We discuss the clinical and laboratory aspects of the disease.
Dermatophytosis due to Microsporum nanum infection in a canine
Authors: Valandro Marilia Avila , Pascon João Paulo da Exaltação , Mistieri Maria Lígia de Arruda , Lubeck Irina
Published: March 2017

Miscrosporum nanum is a dermatophyte found in swine that causes non-pruritic lesions with desquamation, alopecia, and circular characteristics. M. nanum infection in dogs is rare and poorly understood in terms of its epidemiological and clinical features, and its therapeutic response. The present report describes a case of dermatophytosis due to M. nanum in a Dogo Argentino breed of dog that was used for wild boar hunting. The dermatophytosis presented with hypotrichosis, erythema, and non-pruritic desquamation in the back of the neck and chest area. The dermatophytosis was responsive to systemic treatment with itraconazole and topical (miconazole 2%) for 60 days. Thus, we conclude that the practice of hunting wild boar should be considered as a possible source of infection of M. nanum in the reported dog. The M. nanum infection showed clinical features that were similar to the lesions observed in swine, except for the absence of the circular pattern, and showed a good clinical response to the therapy. Finally, M. nanum should be considered as an etiologic agent of dermatophytosis in dogs that in some manner have had direct contact with domestic or wild swine.
Haemorrhagic myelomalacia in a cat with extradural T-cell lymphoma
Authors: Laisse Cláudio João Mourão , Oliveira Eduardo Conceição de , Rolim Veronica Machado , Negreiros Daiane De Oliveira , Driemeier David , Pavarini Saulo Petinatti
Published: March 2017

Myelomalacia is a term used to indicate the softening of the spinal cord, which results from ischaemic or haemorrhagic necrosis that can occur as a sequel to acute spinal cord injury. A 10-month-old, female, mixed breed domestic cat exhibiting neurological symptoms was referred for evaluation. Neurological examination revealed symptoms consistent with thoracolumbar syndrome. Initial radiographic examination detected no changes of the thoracolumbar spine. The cat received a palliative treatment of and prednisolone. The patient did not respond to the treatment and one month later presented with worsening of symptoms that progressed to non-ambulatory paraplegia. Radiographic examination was performed a second time and revealed a mass inside the spinal canal at the L1 and L3 vertebral levels. The animal died and was sent for post-mortem examination. The necropsy revealed a greyish-white epidural mass inside the spinal canal that was compressing the spinal cord at the L1 and L3 vertebral levels. The spinal cord between T2 and L3 was reddish and friable. The pancreaticoduodenal lymph node was enlarged. Histologically, the spinal cord mass and pancreaticoduodenal lymph node presented neoplastic lymphocyte proliferation, and haemorrhagic myelomalacia was observed in the spinal cord from T2 to L3. Immunohistochemistry revealed that the neoplastic lymphocytes were positive for CD3 antibody (T-cell lymphoma), and the lymphoid organs showed immunostaining for feline leukaemia virus (FeLV). Haemorrhagic myelomalacia due to extradural lymphoma should be considered as a differential diagnosis in cats with spinal neurological signs.
Productive characteristics of the grass Digitaria umfolozi subjected to defoliation frequencies
Authors: Araujo Helber Rodrigues , Rangel José Henrique de Albuquerque , Fagundes Jailson Lara , Muniz Evandro Neves , Santos Daniel De Oliveira , Santana Neto José Adelson , Castro Filho Edivilson Silva , Santos Gladston Rafael de Arruda
Published: March 2017

An experiment was carried out to evaluate the dry matter production, total dry matter availability, daily dry matter accumulation rate, light interception, leaf area index, daily accumulation rate, dry matter availability of the morphological components (leaf blades, stems + sheaths and dead material), leaf/stem ratio, crude protein, neutral detergent fibre and acid detergent fibre of Faixa-Brancagrass under seven defoliation frequencies (14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, and 56 days). Longer defoliation frequencies reduced the percentage of leaf blades and increased the percentage of stems + sheaths. The defoliation frequency positively influenced the availability of leaf blades, stems + sheaths, dead material and total dry matter. In the range of 42 days of defoliation, light interception reached 95%. At frequencies of 14 and 21 days of defoliation, the crude protein content of the leaves was above 20%. The highest utilization efficiency of D. umfolozi grass is achieved when the forage is managed with cutting intervals of 40 to 46 days. Higher defoliation frequencies positively contribute to the increase in the number of total white band grass leaves and higher crude protein content of the leaf blades and stems + sheaths.
Morphogenic, structural, and productive characteristics of Cenchrus ciliaris L. grown using different levels of caprine and ovine biofertilize
Authors: Silva Jennifer Figueiredo da , Honorato Alan Da Cunha , Queiroz Mário Adriano Ávila , Costa Mateus Matiuzzi da , Yano-Melo Adriana Mayumi
Published: March 2017

The aim of this study was to evaluate the morphogenic, structural, and productive characteristics of Cenchrus ciliaris L. in response to different doses of biofertilizers that originate from the anaerobic biodigestion of goat and sheep fecal matter on Yellow Argisoil. The experiment was performed in a greenhouse, in a completely randomized factorial design using two types of biofertilizers and five dosages (0%, 2.5%, 5.0%, 7.5%, and 10% of soil volume), with four repeats, for the duration of two vegetative cycles. In the first cycle, there was an increase in leaf lifespan and leaf/stem ratio with the use of 10% and 7.5% caprine biofertilizer, respectively. From the second cycle, doses of biofertilizers between 7.5% and 10% led to an improvement in the development of the morphogenic variables - leaf sprouting rate, leaf and pseudostem elongation rate, leaf lifespan, and senescence, as well as the structural characteristics - expanded leaf length and width, number of sprouting, expanded and live leaves, and expanded/expanding leaf ratio, resulting in a 73% increase in biomass. It was concluded that the use of biofertilizers improves the main morphogenic and structural characteristics of Cenchrus ciliaris L., resulting in increased fodder mass yield.
Propolis residue inclusion in the diet affects digestive enzyme activity in broiler chickens
Authors: Duarte Cristiane Regina Do Amaral , Eyng Cinthia , Murakami Alice Eiko , Vargas Mayra Diaz , Nunes Ricardo Vianna
Published: March 2017

This study investigated the effects of the inclusion of solid propolis residue (PR) from alcoholic propolis extraction in the diets of broiler chickens from 1 to 21-d of age on their performance, intestinal morphology, and digestive enzyme activity. 405 male chicks were distributed in a completely randomized design with five treatments (inclusion of 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4% PR in the diets), and three replications with 27 birds each. The birds were fed experimental diets from 1 to 21-d of age and basal diet from 22 to 42-d of age. Feed intake (from 1 to 21-d and 1 to 42-d of age) decreased linearly with increasing levels of PR inclusion (P < 0.05). Dietary inclusion of PR did not affect intestinal morphology at 7 and 21-d of age (P > 0.05). Pancreatic amylase activity presented a quadratic response at 7 and 21-d of age, with its lowest activity estimated at 2.45 and 1.91% PR inclusion, respectively. At 7-d of age, trypsin activity decreased linearly, whereas chymotrypsin activity varied quadratically, with its activity estimated at 2.06% PR inclusion. Intestinal maltase activity varied quadratically with lowest activity predicted at 1.57% PR inclusion at 21-d of age. The dietary inclusion of solid propolis residue of propolis decreases feed intake in broilers and modulates their intestinal and pancreatic enzyme activity.
Improvement of antioxidant activities and yield of spring maize through seed priming and foliar application of plant growth regulators under heat stress conditions
Authors: Ahmad Ijaz , Basra Shehzad Maqsood Ahmed , Akram Muhammad , Wasaya Allah , Ansar Muhammad , Hussain Safdar , Iqbal Asif , Hussain Syed Azhar
Published: March 2017

Heat stress during reproductive and grain filling phases adversely affects the growth of cereals through reduction in grain’s number and size. However, exogenous application of antioxidants, plant growth regulators and osmoprotectants may be helpful to minimize these heat induced yield losses in cereals. This two year study was conducted to evaluate the role of exogenous application of ascorbic acid (AsA), salicylic acid (SA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) applied through seed priming or foliar spray on biochemical, physiological, morphological and yield related traits, grain yield and quality of late spring sown hybrid maize. The experiment was conducted in the spring season of 2007 and 2008. We observed that application of AsA, SA and H2O2 applied through seed priming or foliar spray improved the physiological, biochemical, morphological and yield related traits, grain yield and grain quality of late spring sown maize in both years. In both years, we observed higher superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and peroxidase (POD) activity in the plants where AsA, SA and H2O2were applied through seed priming or foliar spray than control. Membrane stability index (MSI), relative water contents (RWC), chlorophyll contents, grain yield and grain oil contents were also improved by exogenous application of AsA, SA and H2O2 in both years. Seed priming of AsA, SA and H2O2was equally effective as the foliar application. In conclusion, seed priming with AsA, SA and H2O2 may be opted to lessen the heat induced yield losses in late sown spring hybrid maize. Heat tolerance induced by ASA, SA and H2O2 may be attributed to increase in antioxidant activities and MSI which maintained RWC and chlorophyll contents in maize resulting in better grain yield in heat stress conditions.
Bio-economic assessment of sheep supplementation in marandu palisadegrass pastures
Authors: Miranda Leandro , Cabral Luciano Da Silva , Carvalho Daniel Marino Guedes de , Abreu Joadil Gonçalves de , Rodrigues Rosane Claudia , Souza Alexandre Lima de , Detmann Edenio , Paula Nelcino Francisco de , Behling Neto Arthur , Lima Leni Rodrigues
Published: March 2017

Goal was to evaluate the effect of mineral and/or energy-protein supplementation on intake, behavior, production response, pH, rumen ammonia and production cost of sheep. Twenty female lambs and five rumen-cannulated lambs were used to test supplementation effects on weight gain and nutritional characteristics, respectively. Treatments evaluated were: mineral mixture, supplement with 20 and 25% of crude protein offered at 0.5 and 1.0% of body weight. Supplementation at 1.0% of body weight reduced forage intake. Average daily gain were: -58.33, -1.07, -9.53, 19.27 and 34.73 g day-1 per animal, for mineral mixture, supplements with 20 and 25% of crude protein supplied at 0.5% of body weight and 20 and 25% crude protein provided at 1.0% of body weight, respectively. Rumen pH for all supplements was maintained above 6.20. Values of rumen ammonia nitrogen were 5.10, 9.48, 11.54, 17.51 and 22.45 mg dL-1 for supplements: mineral mixture, 20 and 25% of crude protein provided at 0.5% of body weight and 20 and 25% of crude protein supplied at 1.0% of body weight, respectively. The best economic return was obtained with the supplement 25% of crude protein provided at 1.0% of body weight.
Genetic diversity in soybean seed quality under different storage conditions
Authors: Rosa Daniele Piano , Nobre Danúbia Aparecida Costa , Oliveira Diego Santos , Silva Francisco Charles dos Santos , Bezerra André Ricardo Gomes , Silva Amilton Ferreira da , Sediyama Tuneo
Published: March 2017

This study aimed to assess the effect of genetic diversity on physiological quality of soybean seeds stored in cold chamber and under environmental conditions. Ten cultivars were assessed in a randomized factorial design (2x10). Factor 1 corresponded to two storage conditions and factor 2 to ten soybean cultivars, with four replications. The evaluated variables were total germination (G%), first count of germination (F%), percentage of abnormal seedlings (AS%), germination speed index (GSI), water content (WC), electrical conductivity (EC), dry matter of seedlings (DMS) and length of seedlings (LS). Data underwent ANOVA, followed by Scott Knott test, as well as multivariate analysis of genetic diversity. The results showed a higher physiological quality for seeds under cold storage. Half of the cultivars (FPS Júpiter, FPS Urano, FPS Antares, FPS Netuno and CD 250) presented high germination rates and seed vigor, being thus indicated as high-standard materials for further breeding programs. Besides that, storage environment had influence on the clustering of soybean cultivars. Moreover, cultivars had genetic dissimilarity for almost all assessed traits as G%, GSI, F%, AS%, EC, DMS and LS.
Growth and production of Heliconia under different light conditions
Authors: Silva Mayara Wesley , Ono Elizabeth Orika , Santos Maria Herbênia Lima Cruz , Cavalcante Márkilla Zunete Beckmann , Oliveira Gertrudes Macário de , Carvalho Dulce Nayara , Lopes Caio Cesar
Published: March 2017

The use of shading screens of different colors can change the spectral quality of radiation and, as a consequence, the growth and production of crop plants. The aim of this study was to evaluate aspects of the growth, yield, and quality of floral stems of Heliconia psittacorum × H. spathocircinata ‘Golden Torch’ grown under different light conditions. The treatments consisted of four conditions: blue photoconversion screens (35%-40%); red photoconversion screens (18%-21%); black shading screens (45%-49%), and full sunlight. The experiment consisted of two parts. In the first, growth was assessed, whereas in the second, aspects related to the production and quality of floral stems were examined. The experimental design was in randomized blocks with split plots in time. Each plot contained six blocks, with 11 replications per block, giving a total of 66 pots per plot. The evaluations were performed at 30-day intervals over a 6-month period. In the analysis of growth, red screens contributed to the growth of the plants, increasing the number of shoots and leaves, and also plant height. The productivity and quality of floral stems was, however, highest in plants grown under blue and black screens. It can be concluded that, under the prevailing experimental conditions, the use of blue screens (35%-40%) and black screens (45%-49%) is suitable for production of the floral stems of ‘Golden Torch’ heliconia.
Size, chlorophyll retention and protein and oil contents of grains from soybean plants grown in different spatial arrangements
Authors: Werner Flávia , Balbinot Junior Alvadi Antonio , Ferreira André Sampaio , Silva Marcelo Augusto Aguiar e , Mandarino José Marcos Gontijo , Zucareli Claudemir
Published: March 2017

The spatial arrangement of soybean plants, determined by row spacing and seeding rate, affects the intraspecific competition for water, light, and nutrients, as well as plant architecture and grain development, quality, and chemical composition. The aims of this study were to evaluate the effect of row spacing and seeding rate on the grain size produced, and the influence of these three factors on chlorophyll retention and protein and oil content in grain. Two experiments were conducted in the 2013/14 and 2014/15 growing seasons, using a 4 × 3 factorial randomized block design with three replications. Four different row spacings [20 cm (narrow row), 50 cm (conventional), 20/80 cm (twin rows) and crossed lines (50 cm)] and three seeding rates (150, 300, and 450 thousand viable seeds ha-1) were evaluated. The grains were classified by size using oblong sieves and then the effects of spatial arrangements and size of grain on the percentage of green grains and protein and oil contents were evaluated. Higher plant densities were associated with larger grain size, whereas the effects of spacing between the rows on the grain size varied between growing seasons. The arrangement in cross-rows and high plant density produced a higher percentage of green grains under weather conditions favorable to the development of this attribute. The effects of plant spatial arrangements on the contents of protein and oil in grains were variable, and it was not possible to determine whether the spatial arrangement of plants had an effect on the levels of protein and oil in grains. Larger grains had higher protein content, but oil contents were not affected by grain size.
Conflitos fundiários urbanos e sistema de justiça: judicialização da política ou politização da justiça?
Authors: Teixeira Alessandra , Silva Eliane Alves da
Published: March 2017

Este artigo pretende problematizar o papel do sistema de justiça em conflitos fundiários urbanos, tomando como base de análise experiências de remoção realizadas no município de São Paulo. Para além da oposição posse vs. propriedade, declarada quando da exigência constitucional da função social da propriedade e já bastante explorada pela bibliografia, o texto traz um elemento adicional para o debate, explorando o papel, o alcance e os limites do sistema de justiça em conflitos fundiários que opõem direito à moradia e direito ambiental. Considerando a presença ainda incipiente de discussão da judicialização no campo da política urbana, sendo esta mais frequente no âmbito das políticas de saúde e educação, o texto pretende oferecer uma contribuição ao debate.
Supremo espetáculo: aproximações sobre as imagens públicas do STF
Authors: Borges Fernanda da Silva , Romanelli Sandro Ballande
Published: March 2017

O presente trabalho insere-se nos debates contemporâneos entre Judiciário, Política, Democracia e Mídia. A utilização de expressões como ativismo jurídico, protagonismo judiciário e governo de juízes nos aponta, em certa medida, algumas das transformações ocorridas nas democracias contemporâneas. A articulação entre a função judicial e o sistema político, mais especificamente a dimensão política da atuação das cortes judiciais tem despertado interesse crescente entre cientistas políticos, juristas e sociólogos. Nosso desafio é problematizar os riscos à democracia provocados pela ampliação do poder judicial e o empoderamento dos juízes, levando em consideração o lugar de visibilidade e espetacularização do Judiciário.
As associações de classe e o controle de constitucionalidade das leis via ADPFs
Authors: Suzano Machado Igor , Siqueira Tavares Louise , Zenha Cordeiro Gustavo , Oliveira Bruno
Published: March 2017

O presente trabalho buscou analisar a atuação das associações de classe na proposição de ações de controle de constitucionalidade das leis. Além de se destacarem por provocarem o controle de constitucionalidade via sociedade civil, as associações de classe também se mostram interessantes por envolverem grupos com interesses potencialmente antagônicos, como empresários e trabalhadores. Daí a intenção de estudar seus padrões de atuação no que concerne ao uso das Arguições de Descumprimento de Preceito Fundamental, em que são questionados atos do poder público atentatórios contra a Constituição naquilo que tais associações consideram como seus ditames mais importantes.