bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Terapia assistida por animais e transtornos do neurodesenvolvimento
Authors: Marinho Jéssica Riedi Souza , Zamo Renata De Souza 
Published: October 2018

Este artigo visa levantar, por meio de construções teórico-científicas, os benefícios que a Terapia Assistida por Animais (TAA) pode gerar quando utilizada para tratamento com crianças que apresentam algum comprometimento neurodesenvolvimental. O contato humano-animal é conhecido desde a antiguidade, porém, apenas na atualidade estudos em torno deste viés estão crescendo. Portanto, foi realizada uma revisão crítica da literatura, analisando os dados coletados a partir de análise de conteúdo. Os resultados apontam o potencial benéfico deste tipo de intervenção com crianças com dificuldades sociais, cognitivas e físicas. Os animais mais utilizados são cachorros e cavalos para tratamento de crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista, Síndrome de Down e Deficiência Intelectual. Dessa forma, há uma possibilidade de que os profissionais da Psicologia, e de outras áreas da saúde, utilizem ou encaminhem para a Terapia Assistida por Animais (TAA) seus pacientes. Ainda assim, conclui-se que há a necessidade de mais estudos empíricos.
Poorer radiological outcome after delayed diagnosis and treatment in human position in Fettweis plaster cast in 93 unstable hip joints type D, III and IV according to Graf
Authors: Kubo H. , Pilge H. , Holthoff J.-P. , Hufeland M. , Westhoff B. , Krauspe R. 
Published: October 2018

Purpose In this study the course of unstable hips after successful treatment with Fettweis plaster of Paris (POP) is examined. Special focus will be given to age at beginning of treatment and initial hip type. Methods The development of 93 unstable hips treated between November 2001 and April 2015 was examined. Inclusion criteria were: 1) unstable hips with successful treatment with Fettweis POP; 2) presence of two pelvic radiographs (12 to 24 months and 24 to 48 months). We analyzed: 1) the initial ultrasound hip type according to Graf; 2) the average age at first and second radiograph; 3) the Tönnis classification: normal findings (< 1 SD), slightly (1 SD to 2 SD) and severely dysplastic hips (> 2 SD). Results In all, there were 14 hips type D, 41 hips type III and 38 hips type IV. Mean age of the first radiograph was 13.9 months and of the second 28.5 months. The first radiograph showed: (< 1 SD): 36, (1 SD to 2 SD): 34, (> 2 SD): 23 hips, the second radiograph: (< 1 SD): 33, (1 SD to 2 SD): 19, (> 2 SD): 30 hips. With subdivision at the start of treatment at age eight or fewer weeks 2/16 hips (12.5%) and with initiation of the treatment more than eight weeks 22/77 (26.0%) deteriorated. During the course between first and second radiograph a total of 35.7% of initial hip type D, 19.5% of type III and 23.7% of type IV deteriorated. Conclusion Radiograph controls after treatment with Fettweis POP show poorer outcome after delaying the start of treatment more than 8 weeks. These findings were independent of the initial ultrasound hip type. Regular radiograph controls of all hip types treated for unstable hips are justified to detect residual dysplasia. Level of evidence IV
The European Union and Latin America: The configuration of interregional and transatlantic cooperation
Authors: Tayar Violetta 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
This article analyses the European strategy of partnership towards Latin American and Caribbean countries during the twenty-first century. The author singles out the main stages (cycles) of the negotiation processes between the two regions and gives an assessment of the trade and economic relations and priorities existing on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Also examined are the possible risks and consequences for Latin American and Caribbean countries in the event of profound transatlantic cooperation between the European Union (EU) and the United States.
Análise da Sustentabilidade do Regime Próprio da Previdência Social para assegurar a Aposentadoria. Município de Bandeira Minas Gerais
Authors: Prates Maria Aparecida Alves , Bianchi Graciela Fanego de 
Published: October 2018

Este estudo propôs um análise sobre a sustentabilidade do Regime Próprio de Previdência Social (RPPS) do município de Bandeira, Minas Gerais. Teve como objetivo o de coletar respostas para resolver o problema, qual seja, a análise da sustentabilidade do Regime Próprio de Previdência Social para assegurar a aposentadoria no Município de Bandeira, Minas Gerais, nos documentos pesquisados. A metodologia constou de pesquisa feita através de perguntas e respostas à gestora do Instituto Municipal PREVBAND, por meio eletrônico, e de outros dados disponíveis na internet. Os resultados demonstraram que a sustentabilidade do RPPS, no Município de Bandeira, por ser de pequeno porte, é possível no curto prazo, tendo em vista que há equilíbrio financeiro, verificado da análise da diferença entre a receita e despesa. Entretanto, em longo prazo, é necessária uma avaliação anual, atuarial criteriosa, ante o aumento gradativo das despesas previdenciárias e do prolongamento da expectativa de vida da população. Outros fenômenos econômicos e políticos, podem tornar insustentável, não só para o RPPS do município de Bandeira, mas para todos os Regimes Próprios de Previdência Social do Brasil.
A Relevância da Equoterapia no Desenvolvimento de Crianças com Necessidades Especificas no Âmbito Escolar
Authors: Barros Edmila Lima de , Sobral Maria do Socorro Cecílio 
Published: October 2018

O presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar e refletir os benefícios da equoterapia. E como base teórica os estudos de Cirillo (1991:01),"Equoterapia é um tratamento para reeducação motora e mental, através da prática de atividades equestres e técnicas de equitação". Sendo, o propósito deste artigo refletir acerca do desenvolvimento motor, psicossociais e cognitivos da criança ou praticante dessa técnica de reabilitação. O presente trabalho se constitui em um estudo de caso, de natureza qualitativa no qual foi abordado sobre a Equoterapia , história, benefícios, no desenvolvimento da criança com necessidades educativas específicas enquanto recurso e técnica de reabilitação, bem como, através dos dados coletados a partir do questionário aplicado aos respondentes do espaço escolar, familiar e terapêutico os quais afirmaram que num período de um ano e três meses da equoterapia ocorreram resultados de melhorias da atenção, concentração; relações sociais na escola com professores e colegas; motricidade e interação social do praticante. Aspectos que são de suma importância no rendimento escolar.
Temporary Stability of Compressive Strength of Flow and Universal Type LC PMCCS Materials
Authors: Walczak A. , Niewczas A. , Pieniak D. , Gil L. , Kozłowski E. , Kordos P. 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
This paper reports the results of compressive strength and elasticity studies of light-cured polymer matrix ceramic composites (LC PMCCs). The main purpose was to obtain new data on experimental composites and compare them with commercial composites from the world’s leading manufacturer. The objective was to investigate the relationship between the content of reinforcing components in the composites studied and the stability of their strength in time, expressed as the number of fatigue thermal cycles.
Thermal Barrier Coatings Manufactured by Suspension Plasma Spraying - A Review
Authors: Łatka L. 
Published: October 2018

AbstractThermal barrier coatings (TBC) is one of the most intensively studied of coatings’ applications area. From 1970’s TBC are developed in two independent ways: (i) development in new materials, with lower thermal conductivity, better erosion resistance and better thermal shock resistance or (ii) development in new deposition techniques. On this field besides conventional atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) and almost conventional (because of very common use) EB-PVD method, in the past 20 years two new techniques have been developed, namely suspension plasma spraying (SPS) and solution precursor plasma spraying (SPPS). In this paper only SPS method was described, as well as, new materials, which could be used in industrial applications of TBC. Moreover, the key issues, like suspension preparation, type of suspension injection, interaction between liquid droplets and plasma jet and deposition mechanism were described.
Overview of phenotypic methods used for differentiation ofStaphylococcus aureus
Authors: Kasela Martyna , Malm Anna 
Published: October 2018

AbstractChoosing the appropriate method for differentiation ofStaphylococcus aureusstrains is important for effective diagnostics and epidemiological investigations. Despite the fact that the results of phenotypic methods are strongly dependent on environmental conditions, they can still be useful in the investigation of epidemic strains of S. aureus. In this article, the potential application of commonly used phenotypic methods in epidemiological studies ofS. aureuswas analysed. Advantages and disadvantages of methods such as biotyping, serotyping, phage typing, AST (Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing), SDS-PAGE (Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate Polyacryl Gel Electrophoresis), MLEE (Multilocus Enzyme Electrophoresis) and MALDI-TOF MS (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-Of-Flight Mass Spectroscopy) were also discussed. Finally, phenotypic techniques were compared in terms of their discriminatory potential, typeability of isolates, time of analysis, reproducibility, ease of performance and ease of results interpretation.
Potential risks related to anabolic steroids use on nervous, cardiovascular and reproductive systems disorders in men
Authors: Kujawska Agnieszka , Androsiuk-Perkowska Joanna , Husejko Jakub , Kozuchowski Marcin , Bieniek Daria , Skierkowska Natalia , Topka Weronika , Gajos Malgorzata , Kedziora-Kornatowska Kornelia 
Published: October 2018

AbstractAnabolic steroids (AS) have been a subject of intensive research for the last several decades. Due to wide use of AS in pharmacological treatment and in professional and amateur sport, it is, hence, worthwhile to describe the biochemical mechanism of the effects of AS usage in humans and its potential health risks. In this work, the relationship between diet and its effect on the level of testosterone in blood is described. Testosterone affects the nervous system, however, there is need for further researches to examine the influence of AS therapy on emotional and cognitive functioning. AS therapy has known negative effects on the cardiovascular system: cardiac hypertrophy can occur, blood pressure can vastly increased, thrombotic complications can come about. These effects are observed not only in patients who are treated with AS, but also in athletes. The paper also describes the relationship between AS and reproductive system diseases. Decreased libido and erectile dysfunction are only some of the many side effects of an incorrect AS treatment.
Assessment of structural and functional condition of rats bone tissue under the influence of various parameters of vibration
Authors: Kostyshyn Nazar , Grzegotsky Mechyslav , Servetnyk Marta 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Whole body vibration involves the exposure of the entire human body to direct contact with environmental vibration. Chronic mechanical vibrations, combined with the physical attributes of the human body, can amplify the incoming energy and present the potential for negative health effects. Vibration exposure can, thus, result in adverse health effects such as spinal injuries, abdominal neurological and cardiovascular disorders. These can manifest indirectly as an accident causal factor. The aim of our research is to study the impact of vibration fluctuations of different frequencies on the structural and functional condition and mechanisms of bone remodelling. An experimental study was, therefore, conducted on mature male rats. For assessment of bone metabolism in the venous blood of rats, osteocalcin level was determined, while fragments of rats’ lumbar vertebrae were subsequently taken for histologic examination. Our work revealed that with the increase of vibration frequency, an increase of osteocalcin level in the blood of experimental animals comes about. Moreover, we noted after terminating vibration fluctuations on the 56th day of the experiment, osteocalcin levels are gradually reduced. In addition, in the course of histological study of specimens of lumbar vertebrae bone tissue, even as early as of the 28th day of the experiment, evidences of acute impairment of the bone tissue and initial signs of its remodelling are clearly traced. Indeed, on the 56th day, the remodelling processes represented by enhanced regeneration in the zone of the cartilage plate, increased in proliferation activity. We also saw hyperplasia of chondrocytes, hypertrophy of the respective zones of cartilage tissue, zones of forming immature bone tissue on the areas of previous damage, focal replacement fibrosis and angiomatosis. Hence, with increasing vibratory acceleration of 0,5 g, the rate of bone metabolism grows, osteoblast activation processes are accelerated and the impairment of collagen and calcium loss is increased. All this leads subsequently to the occurrence of osteoporosis.
The role of paediatricians in the prophylaxis of early childhood caries
Authors: Fux-Zalewska Kamila , Kubic-Filiks Beata , Szymanska Jolanta 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
The first visit to the dentist should take place within 6 months after the first deciduous tooth erupts, and not later than in the 12th month of the child’s life. To assess the role of paediatricians in the prophylaxis of early childhood caries, the authors studied recommendations given to parents about the age when their child should see the dentist for the first time. The survey covered 250 parents of children aged from 11 to 69 months who attended nursery schools and kindergartens in Lublin. Our results show that paediatricians only referred 12.80% (n = 32) of all children at the age of between 3 to 66 months for their first visit to the dentist. Herein, half of the references were of children younger than 2 years (Me = 24.0). In total, the mean age of the child was 22.41 ± 13.24 months on reference.
Thus, paediatricians refer children to the dentist for their first visit too seldom and too late. It is essential that paediatricians learn to participate to a greater extent in the prevention of early childhood caries. The cooperation between the paediatrician and the dentist is necessary to provide complex and comprehensive care to developmental age patients.
Effect of Vitamins, Mineral Substances and Manual Manipulations of Vertebral Segments C0-C3 and C6-Th3 on Functional State of Cervical and Cervico Thorocal Parts of Body
Authors: Galeja Zinta , Paeglītis Alvis , Vārpa Normunds , Gavrona Una , Šnēvelis Andris 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
According to literature sources it is known that the functional state of the cervical and cervico thorocal parts significantly affect the functioning of many systems of the body. To normalize the functional state of the neck, the pectoral muscles of the neck and joints, there are different therapy methods from pharmaceutical to even neuroreflectory applied. In this research we evaluated one pharmaceutical therapy (the therapy of mineral substances and vitamins) and one neuroreflectory therapy (the manipulation of joints) and their effect on the functional state of the cervical and cervico thorocal parts.
Psychosomatic and Somatic Problems in Future Health Educators: Changes and Relations with Lifestyle Factors
Authors: Kardelienė Laimute , Kardelis Kęstutis 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
The aim of the research is to determine the changes in psychosomatic and somatic problems of future health educators by analyzing the relations of these symptoms with lifestyle factors. The same questionnaire was used in the surveys carried out in 2008 and 2013 in order to evaluate the variables. The respondents were asked how often they had different psychosomatic and somatic complaints over the last 12 months. These complaints were compared with health lifestyle (doing physical activity, frequency of alcohol consumption and smoking) factors. The participants in the first survey (2008) were 168 students (65 male and 103 female), while the participants in the second survey (2013) were 186 students (81 male and 105 female). According to the study results, sleeping disorders were more frequent in the first course male students in 2013 than in 2008. In addition to these disorders, female students complained that they had headache, shoulder and neck pain and backache. It was noticed that in the second survey there were more female respondents who smoked almost every day (17.9% and 8.1% respectively) and less physically active female respondents (52.4% and 21.6% respectively). Thus health educators who are less physically active have a greater probability to have psychosomatic and somatic problems.
The Occurrence of Overload Changes Affecting Prisoners Performing Strength Training
Authors: Łapiński Piotr , Kaczmarek Aleksandra , Krotoszyńska Agata , Sołtys Zbigniew , Markuszewski Leszek 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Aim: Without taking into consideration the pedagogical justification for doing the strength training by prisoners, the authors of this study discuss the problem of the consequences of allowing prisoners to do the strength training freely. The study was conducted to determine the frequency and the location of the overload changes in the musculoskeletal system of prisoners who do the strength training as well as the presumable reasons for such changes.
Methods: The study was conducted with the use of an interview technique among 44 men, repeat offenders serving a sentence of imprisonment in a prison in Inowrocław, regularly engaged in strength training in their free time.
Results: The respondents trained quite often (more than 5 times a week), slightly more than a half of them started the training with the warm up, and 64% did not do any stretching exercises after the training. The overload changes associated with strength training affected 30% of the respondents.
Conclusion: The high level of injury among prisoners who do the strength training is due to: too many sessions a week, the lack of warm up and stretching exercises, as well as the insufficient level of knowledge on the prevention from sports injuries.
Influence of Exchanged Neuromuscular Regulation of M.Gastrocnemius on Leg Bloodflow Regulation During Static Voluntary Contraction of Knee Flexors
Authors: Gavrona Una , Paeglītis Alvis , Vārpa Normunds , Zinta Galeja , Vilnis Dzērve , Kukulis Indulis 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
In literature from 1970th are described experimentaly proved concept of muscle local blood flow redistribution to capillaries feeding active muscle fibres, and loss of this synhrone blood flow redistribution with changes of recruited motor units, caused by mechanical, metabolic or neural regulatory disturbances. On the other hand, from theory of applied kinesiology (AK) it is known that different external or internal challenges coud exchenge neuromuscular regulation and muscle could become weak-testing or become hypertonic. The physiological background of these changes is not jet known. The aim of this study is to find out connections between muscle's neuromuscular regulation and its local blood flow regulation. We investigate blood flow regulation in the leg during static voluntary contraction with contraction force 5% of the knee flexor muscle maximal static voluntary contraction (MVC) in position with knee flexed till 60 deg. In this experiment participate 8 LASE students in age 22-24 with normotonic m. gastrocnemius and 8 LASE students in age 22-26 with weak-tested m. gastrocnemius. Muscle tests were performed according AK testing methode (Frost, 2002.). Leg blood flow was measured with a mercury-in-silastic strain-gauge plethismograph, using the venous-occlusion plethismography Hokanson AI6 (Hokanson, Sumner and Strandness, 1975). Cycle of leg blood flow measurement was 15 seconds repeated twice in every controled minute. Student paired t-test was used to evaluate diferences in the results of blood flow measurements from strong tested and weak tested leg muscles. We find statistically significant (P>95) differences triceps surae during static contraction with contracting force of knee flexors 5% MVC. Volume blood flow in leg with exchanged neuromuscular regulation of knee flexors where statisticaly higher neither blood floww in leg with normal neuromuscuular regulation. These differences was observed all the time of the static contraction. Changes of neuromuscular regulation could cause muscles local blood flow regulatory disturbances. Character of muscle local blood flow could be a quantitatively measurable parameter which reflects changes of neuromuscular regulatory processes of studied muscle.
Motives of Young Basketball Players for Going in for Sports
Authors: Budreikaitė Asta , Mačijauskas Kęstutis 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
The aim of the research is to analyze the motives for going in for sports among young basketball players within the age group of 9-16 years. Research methods are as follows: analysis of relevant scientific research, questionnaire, and statistical analysis. Data was collected by cooperating with Silute Sports School upon receipt of consent; questionnaires were handed out to the pupils of the sports school. The research sample was composed of 100 respondents between the ages of 9 – 16 years attending Silute Sports School. The results of the present research identified and named the most common and significant motives encouraging the young basketball players to engage in sports across all age groups (interval of 10―16 years), which are the improvement of health and the possibility of making own sport-related achievements public. Considering different age groups, results demonstrate that boys at the age of 9 – 10 consider the following motives fundamental: to improve health and to express emotions. They believe that emotional enrichment when emotions experienced in sports come along with pleasure in doing such sports and appreciation of own achievements is highly significant. When it comes to the adolescents falling into the group of 11 – 12 year olds, willingness to compete, fight, and control oneself are the central motives, while to the adolescents at the age of 13 – 14 years it was to experience pleasure in sports, however, the group of 15 – 16 year olds name a possibility to become famous for sport-related achievements as the most significant motive.
Epi-mild normality
Authors: Kalantan Lutfi , Alshammari Ibtesam 
Published: October 2018

AbstractA space (X, τ) is called epi-mildly normal if there exists a coarser topology τ′ on X such that (X, τ′) is Hausdorff (T2) mildly normal. We investigate this property and present some examples to illustrate the relationships between epi-mild normality and other weaker kinds of normality.
The Picard group of Brauer-Severi varieties
Authors: Badr Eslam , Bars Francesc , García Elisa Lorenzo 
Published: October 2018

AbstractIn this paper, we provide explicit generators for the Picard groups of cyclic Brauer-Severi varieties defined over the base field. In particular,we provide such generators for all Brauer-Severi surfaces. To produce these generators we use the theory of twists of smooth plane curves.