bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The inﬂuence of computer use on the sitting posture of high school students who develop neck and shoulder pain
Authors: Brink Y. , Hillier S. , Louw Q. , Schreve K. 
Published: June 2017

The prevalence of neck and shoulder pain (NSP) is increas-ing in adolescents and is related to increased time spent on computers.The inﬂuence of sitting posture on the development of computer-relatedNSP among adolescents is unclear. This study investigated how the sittingposture of the upper quadrant changes over a ten minute period ofcomputer use in once asymptomatic adolescents who later developed NSP.M ethod: Sitting alignment was measured using the Photographic PostureA nalysis Method. The students performed a typing task while two con -secutive photographs were taken ten minutes apart. The students werefollowed for six months and the photographs of those who developed NSPw ere analy z ed.R esults: The results show that there is no signiﬁcant change in sitting posture over time. Observationally the most common pattern was to move from a more ﬂexed posture to a more upright posture and there were greater posturalchanges in the case group (students with extreme cervical angles) compared to the control group (students with thepreferred cervical ROM (34.75º - 43.95º)), although both ﬁndings were not statistically signiﬁcant.Conclusion: There was no change, over a ten minute period, in the sitting posture of computing high school studentswho developed computer-related NSP after six months therefore students should be encouraged to avoid monotonoussitting in front of computers because this could be associated with NSP.
Knowledge and attitudes of physiotherapy students towards obesity
Authors: Awotidebe A. , Phillips J.S. 
Published: June 2017

Obesity has been recognised as a risk factor for non-communicable diseases, with more than one billion adults worldwide who are overweight, of which approximately 300 million are obese. Obesity puts an individual in danger of a shorter life expectancy and at risk for developing chronic diseases of life style, which includediabetes, cardio vascular disease and musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and back pain. Wide spread negative attitudes towards obese people have been observed which are equally prevalent among health care professionals. This study was based on the need to determine the knowledge and attitudes towards obese people among physiotherapy students, as they are well suited to address theintricacies of obesity and its related conditions. One hundred and seventy five students from a university in the Western Cape, South Africa, completed a structured, self-administered questionnaire that was adopted from the Obesity Risk Knowledge and Fat Phobia Scale. The study sample demonstrated average levels of knowledge regarding obesity with scores ranging from 3 to 9 on a scale of 10 with a mean score of 6.05. A n overwhelming majority of the participants(> 80%) viewed obesity as largely a behavioural problem while nearly all the participants (97.6%) characterised obese people as lazy, unattractive, insecure and with lower self-esteem. This study has reinforced the need for a morefocussed approach to the education of physiotherapy students around obesity and obesity-related conditions, as well asthe management thereof.
A meta-analysis into the effect of lateral-wedged insoles with subtalar strapping versus traditional insoles in adults with medial knee osteoarthritis.
Authors: Duvenhage L. , Mushaike T. , Parker N. , Swartz L. , Rensburg M. , Wilkinson S. , Morris L. 
Published: June 2017

To systematically identify, collate, and analyze the current available evidence for the effectiveness of lateral-wedged insoles, with subtalar strapping, on reducing pain, improving function and improving the femoral-tibial angle (FTA), in adults with medial knee osteoarthritis compared to traditional insoles without subtalar strapping.Six computerised databases, namely Cochrane Library, CiNAHL, PEDro, BIOMED central, PubMed and ScienceDirect were searched. The included articles were then all rated using the PEDro scale to determine their meth-odological quality. Homogeneous data were pooled in a meta-analysis using Review Manager (REVMAN) software. Where statistical pooling of the results was not possible, findings were summarised in narrative form. Three randomised controlled trials were selected for this review. The average PEDro score was 5.7. A meta-analysis demonstrated that lateral-wedged insoles with subtalar strapping significantly reduced pain in the short-term (p=0.004). The review found that lateral-wedge insoles with subtalar strapping significantly decreased pain in the short-term and seemed to have a positive effect on the FTA in the long-term, when compared to traditional insoles without subtalar strapping. The lateral-wedge insole with subtalar strapping may provide a financially feasible adjunctive self-management treatment for knee OA and should be considered before invasive procedures such as surgery.
Exploring the key performance areas and assessment criteria for the evaluation of students’ clinical performance: a delphi study
Authors: Joseph C. , Hendricks C. , Frantz J. 
Published: June 2017

Background: evaluating students’ clinical performance is an integral part of the quality assurance in a physiotherapy curriculum, however, the objectivity during clinical examination have been questioned on numerous occasions. The aim of this study was to explore the essential key clinical performance areas and the associated assessment criteria in order to develop a reliable clinical assessment form.Methods: A Delphi study was used to obtain consensus on the development of a reliable clinical performance assessment tool. The study population consisted of purposively selected academic physiotherapy staff from the University of Western Cape as well as supervisors and clinicians involved in the examination of physiotherapy students from the three Universities in the Western Cape. Findings from the Delphi rounds were analysed descriptively. Fifty percent or higher agreement on an element was interpreted as an acceptable level of consensus.Results: Eight key performance areas were identified with five assessment criteria per key performance area as well as the weighting per area. It was evident that evaluators differed on the expectations of physiotherapy students as well as the criteria used to assess them.Conclusions: The Delphi panel contributed to the formulation of a clinical assessment form through the identification of relevant key performance areas and assessment criteria as they relate to undergraduate physiotherapy training. Consensus on both aspects was reached following discussion and calculation of mean ranking sores.Implications: This process of reaching consensus in determining clear criteria for measuring key performance areas contributes to the objectivity of the process of examinations.
The prevalence of urinary incontinence and its impact on quality of life among the university female staff in South Africa
Authors: Skaal L. , Mashola M.K. 
Published: June 2017

Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common problem among females and has been associated with significant decreased quality of life. Few women seek help for this condition with only a few who consult physiotherapy treatment.Purpose: To determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence and its impact on quality of life among the university women in South Africa.Method: A quantitative cross-sectional study design with 145 women ran-domly selected from the university. A questionnaire was used to determine UI Diagnosis; Impact on Qol and treatment seeking tendencies. BMI was meas-ured objectively. ethical clearance was obtained from University. Data was analysed using SPSS 17.0Results: Forty six(32%) women reported to having UI. Risk factors associated with UI included age, race, and obesity. UI had a significant negative impact on quality of life and only 4.4% of participants with UI consulted physio-therapy for this condition.Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of UI among the women at this university with a significant impact on quality of life.The role of Physiotherapy in management of UI has been demonstrated and there is therefore a need to empower women with non-invasive treatment options, like physiotherapy.
Designing natural gesture interaction for archaeological data in immersive environments
Authors: Albertini Niccolò , Brogni Andrea , Olivito Riccardo , Taccola Emanuele , Caramiaux Baptiste , Gillies Marco 
Published: June 2017

<p>Archaeological data are heterogeneous, making it difficult to correlate and combine different types. Datasheets and pictures, stratigraphic data and 3D models, time and space mixed together: these are only a few of the categories a researcher has to deal with. New technologies may be able to help in this process and trying to solve research related problems needs innovative solutions. In this paper, we describe the whole process for the design and development of a prototype application that uses an Immersive Virtual Reality system to acces archaeological excavation3Ddata through the Gesture Variation Follower (GVF) algorithm. This makes it possible to recognise which gesture is being performed and how it is performed. Archaeologist shave participated actively in the design of the interface and the set of gestures used for triggering the different tasks. Interactive machine learning techniques have been used for the real time detection of the gestures. As a case study the agora of Segesta (Sicily, Italy) has been selected. Indeed, due to the complex architectural features and the still ongoing fieldwork activities, Segesta represents an ideal context where to test and develop a research approach integrating both traditional and more innovative tools and methods.</p>
Debris-flow modeling at Meretschibach and Bondasca catchments, Switzerland: sensitivity testing of field-data-based entrainment model
Authors: Frank Florian , McArdell Brian W. , Oggier Nicole , Baer Patrick , Christen Marc , Vieli Andreas 
Published: June 2017

Abstract. Debris-flow volumes can increase due to the incorporation of sediment into the flow as a consequence of channel-bed erosion along the flow path. This study describes a sensitivity analysis of the recently introduced RAMMS (Rapid Mass Movements) debris-flow entrainment model, which is intended to help solve problems related to predicting the runout of debris flows. The entrainment algorithm predicts the depth and rate of erosion as a function of basal shear stress based on an analysis of erosion measurements at the Illgraben catchment, Switzerland (Frank et al., 2015). Starting with a landslide-type initiation in the RAMMS model, the volume of entrained sediment was calculated for recent well-documented debris-flow events at the Bondasca and the Meretschibach catchments, Switzerland. The sensitivity to the initial landslide volume was investigated by systematically varying the initial landslide volume and comparing the resulting debris-flow volume with estimates from the field sites. In both cases, the friction coefficients in the RAMMS runout model were calibrated using the model, whereby the entrainment module was (1) inactivated to find plausible values for general flow properties by adjusting both coefficients (ξ and μ) and then (2) activated to further refine coefficient μ, which controls erosion (patterns). The results indicate that the model predicts plausible erosion volumes in comparison with field data. By including bulking due to entrainment in runout models, more realistic runout patterns are predicted in comparison to starting the model with the entire debris-flow volume (initial landslide plus entrained sediment). In particular, lateral bank overflow – not observed during these events – is prevented when using the sediment entrainment model, even in very steep (≈ 60–65 %) and narrow (4–6 m) torrent channels. Predicted sediment entrainment volumes are sensitive to the initial landslide volume, suggesting that the model may be useful for both reconstruction of historical events and the modeling of scenarios as part of a hazard analysis.
A produção científica nacional sobre os direitos da criança hospitalizada
Authors: Aquino Fernanda Martins de , Lemos Monique C. Monteiro , Silva Taisa Rodrigues da , Christoffel Marialda Moreira 
Published: June 2017

Este estudo objetivou identificar a produção científica nacional sobre os direitos da criança e do adolescente hospitalizados e analisar o papel do enfermeiro, enquanto profissional de saúde, na perspectiva desses direitos. Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica nas bases de dados LILACS e SciELO, no período de 1996 a 2008, em que foram analisados 13 artigos na íntegra. Os resultados revelam que, apesar de os artigos abordarem os direitos da criança hospitalizada, apenas um deles fazia referência à Resolução nº 41/95 que trata dos Direitos da Criança e do Adolescente. Conclui-se que é de suma importância que as enfermeiras pediátricas esclareçam e assegurem aos pais o direito de participação ativa na hospitalização de seu filho.
Inibição da lactação: (re) visitando a literatura
Authors: Meira Maíra Melissa , Ibarra Sinara De Abreu , Santos Evanguelia Kotzias Atherino dos 
Published: June 2017

Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, de natureza qualitativa, cujo objetivo é identificar o conhecimento que vem sendo produzido e veiculado em periódicos brasileiros e estrangeiros, acerca do tema inibição da lactação. Foi realizada uma busca detalhada na literatura, a partir das bases de dados MEDLINE, LILACS e SciELO, assim como a busca direta aos principais periódicos de enfermagem, durante o período de 1995 a 2008, e em alguns livros-texto. Os descritores utilizados foram: transtorno da lactação e desmame; selecionou-se 10 artigos sendo posteriormente catalogados e submetidos à categorização. Além disso, pesquisou-se referências específicas e revisitou-se as recomendações atuais da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) e do Ministério da Saúde (MS), que incluíram normas técnicas. Após análise dos artigos, foram extraídas quatro categorias sobre a temática: indicações maternas para inibição da lactação, indicações neonatais para a inibição da lactação, métodos farmacológicos e não farmacológicos da inibição da lactação. Os resultados levam à conclusão de que apesar das técnicas e indicações da inibição da lactação serem relevantes para o cuidado de enfermagem às nutrizes e recém-nascidos, existe uma lacuna nas produções científicas acerca do tema e controvérsias entre os protocolos normativos adotados.
Manifestações clínicas na Policondrite Recidivante: relato de caso
Authors: Guimarães Valeriana De Castro , Nery Gustavo Vasconcelos , Araújo Fabricio Gayer M. de , Barbosa Maria Alves , Ferreira João Batista 
Published: June 2017

A Policondrite Recidivante - PR é uma afecção sistêmica grave, de natureza imunológica, caracterizada por um processo inflamatório que acomete as estruturas cartilaginosas nasais e auriculares, vias aéreas superiores e articulações periféricas. O diagnóstico é basicamente clínico e as complicações otorrinolaringológicas podem ser as manifestações iniciais da doença. Tendo em vista a raridade da doença, objetivou-se descrever um caso de PR, atendida no Hospital das Clínicas da UFG em agosto de 2006. Para tanto, as etapas seqüenciais do atendimento foram descritas desde a consulta inicial, diagnóstico, tratamento até a alta hospitalar. As dificuldades vivenciadas pelos profissionais em dar seguimento ao tratamento, em função da resistência da paciente, provavelmente colaborou para agravamento da doença, culminando em seu óbito. O clínico deve estar atento frente a suspeita clínica de Policondrite Recidivante visando o seu diagnóstico precoce e tratamento.
Hemoadsorption Treatment of Patients with Acute Infective Endocarditis during Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass - A Case Series
Authors: Träger Karl , Skrabal Christian , Fischer Guenther , Datzmann Thomas , Schroeder Janpeter , Fritzler Daniel , Hartmann Jan , Liebold Andreas , Reinelt Helmut 
Published: June 2017

Introduction Infective endocarditis is a serious disease condition. Depending on the causative microorganism and clinical symptoms, cardiac surgery and valve replacement may be needed, posing additional risks to patients who may simultaneously suffer from septic shock. The combination of surgery bacterial spreadout and artificial cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surfaces results in a release of key inflammatory mediators leading to an overshooting systemic hyperinflammatory state frequently associated with compromised hemodynamic and organ function. Hemoadsorption might represent a potential approach to control the hyperinflammatory systemic reaction associated with the procedure itself and subsequent clinical conditions by reducing a broad range of immuno-regulatory mediators. Methods We describe 39 cardiac surgery patients with proven acute infective endocarditis obtaining valve replacement during CPB surgery in combination with intraoperative CytoSorb hemoadsorption. In comparison, we evaluated a historical group of 28 patients with infective endocarditis undergoing CPB surgery without intraoperative hemoadsorption. Results CytoSorb treatment was associated with a mitigated postoperative response of key cytokines and clinical metabolic parameters. Moreover, patients showed hemodynamic stability during and after the operation while the need for vasopressors was less pronounced within hours after completion of the procedure, which possibly could be attributed to the additional CytoSorb treatment. Intraoperative hemoperfusion treatment was well tolerated and safe without the occurrence of any CytoSorb device-related adverse event. Conclusions Thus, this interventional approach may open up potentially promising therapeutic options for critically-ill patients with acute infective endocarditis during and after cardiac surgery, with cytokine reduction, improved hemodynamic stability and organ function as seen in our patients.
BIOTRANSFORMAÇÃO DO GLICEROL POR ESPÉCIE DE ASPERGILLUS
Authors: Lopes Marcos Felipe de M. , Messiano Gisele B. , Nardi Caroline Peters P. de 
Published: June 2017

O glicerol, além de ser utilizado na fabricação de diversos produtos, tem tido sua utilização estudada como substrato para biotransformação em compostos mais reduzidos e de maior valor agregado, uma vez que é considerado uma fonte de carbono altamente reduzida e assimilável por diversos microrganismos sob condições aeróbicas e anaeróbicas para obtenção de energia metabólica. O trabalho objetivou estudar a produção de compostos tendo o glicerol como fonte de carbono para o fungo Aspergillus niger, a fim de contribuir para um melhor destino do glicerol, subproduto da síntese do biodiesel, a partir de sua biotransformação. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: glicerol; Aspergillus niger; fonte de carbono; fungo; compostos.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UM WEBSITE PARA O PROJETO SEPARADOR SÓLIDO- LÍQUIDO APLICADO À INDÚSTRIA SUCROALCOOLEIRA
Authors: Rossanês Bruno Ferreira , Carvalho Wellington Pereira de , Pantoni Rodrigo Palucci 
Published: June 2017

RESUMO: O objetivo deste trabalho é o desenvolvimento, utilizando o processo de prototipação provindo da Engenharia de Software, de um website para a publicação das informações referentes ao projeto “Separador sólido-líquido de particulados aplicado à indústria sucroalcooleira para redução de recursos hídricos”. A metodologia adotada incluiu o levantamento de informações (requisitos, layout, estilo, etc) de websites de projetos de pesquisa e a aplicação do método de prototipação para implementação futura de um WebLab num Sistemas de Gerenciamento de Conteúdo (SGC, ou CMS, sigla inglesa para “Content Management System”). O resultado foi o website projetado utilizando um SGC de acordo com os requisitos levantados a partir do protótipo. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: projeto indústria; protótipação de website; SGC; desenvolvimento.
DETERMINAÇÃO E QUANTIFICAÇÃO DO TEOR DE ÉSTERES EM BIODIESEL PROVENIENTES DE MATÉRIAS-PRIMAS DE BAIXA QUALIDADE POR CROMATOGRAFIA GASOSA
Authors: Ribeiro Maethe D. , Flumignan Danilo Luiz 
Published: June 2017

O principal parâmetro para avaliar a taxa de conversão de óleos vegetais e/ou animais em biodiesel é a determinação do teor de ésteres alquílicos de ácidos graxos formados ao final do processo de transesterificação. As principais técnicas para este fim são a espectroscopia e a cromatografia gasosa e líquida de alta eficiência. Sendo uma técnica consolidada que apresenta relativa simplicidade e um alto nível de precisão, a cromatografia gasosa, com detector de ionização por chama, tem sido o método mais utilizado para realizar a análise do biodiesel, sendo a técnica de escolha de normas internacionais. No Brasil, o controle de qualidade do biodiesel é regulamentado pela Resolução ANP n° 45, de 26.08.2014, sendo o teor de ésteres um dos parâmetros físico-químicos para caracterização e controle de qualidade deste biocombustível. Este parâmetro é determinado oficialmente por norma técnica européia, baseada na técnica analítica de cromatografia gasosa convencional. Neste projeto, propõe-se desenvolver e aplicar metodologias analíticas rápidas, confiáveis e sensíveis, como a cromatografia gasosa para determinação e quantificação do teor de ésteres em amostras de biodiesel provenientes de matérias-primas oleaginosas de baixa qualidade. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: biodiesel; cromatografia; ésteres; controle de qualidade.
ESTIMATIVA DO RENDIMENTO DA EXTRAÇÃO E CARACTERIZAÇÃO QUÍMICA DO ÓLEO DE NABO FORRAGEIRO
Authors: Cinel Monaliza Emanoela , Flumignan Danilo Luiz , Filho Felipe Batistella 
Published: June 2017

RESUMO: Atualmente há uma grande busca por fontes de energias renováveis que tem aumentado cada vez mais a pesquisa por produtos que possam ser utilizados como matéria prima para produção de biodiesel, Neste cenário, ganha destaque o nabo forrageiro (Raphanus sativus L.). No Brasil o cultivo de nabo forrageiro ocorre principalmente nas regiões Sul, Sudeste e Centro-Oeste. É uma espécie com alta tolerância a seca e muito utilizada em rotação de cultura, pois tem a capacidade de reciclar alguns nutrientes do solo, consegue se desenvolver bem em solos com problemas de acidez e pode se tornar uma matéria-prima que não compete com a alimentação na produção de biodiesel. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Biodiesel, Nabo Forrageiro, Raphanus sativus L.
ESTRATÉGIAS PARA CONFIGURAÇÃO E ACESSO REMOTO DO SIMULADOR DE DINÂMICA DOS FLUIDOS COMPUTACIONAL DO SEPARADOR SÓLIDO-LÍQUIDO PARA REMOÇÃO DE PARTICULADOS APLICADO A INDÚSTRIA SUCROALCOOLEIRA
Authors: Carvalho Wellington Pereira de , Rossanês Bruno Ferreira , Paltoni Rodrigo Palucci 
Published: June 2017

O objetivo deste trabalho é o desenvolvimento de estratégias de acesso remoto ao simulador de mecânica dos fluidos utilizado no projeto “Separador sólido-líquido de particulados aplicados à indústria sucroalcooleira para a redução de recursos hídricos”. Para esse projeto, está sendo utilizado o simulador Ansys CFX que necessita ser utilizado remotamente por pesquisadores do IFSP e de outras instituições ligadas ao projeto. Para atender esta demanda, foi proposto desenvolver um Web Lab a partir de um website, que conta com um software Gerenciador de Conteúdo (CMS). A integração do simulador com o CMS será através de comandos do prompt com o simulador utilizando programação para web. Espera-se que os resultados de simulação gerem arquivos textos, imagens e vídeos que serão publicados via HTTP no navegador web. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: separador sólido-líquido; desenvolvimento web; laboratório remoto; sistema gerenciador de conteúdo; drupal; ansys
ESTUDOS SOBRE A BIORREMEDIAÇÃO DO GLICEROL, RESULTANTE DA PRODUÇÃO DE BIODIESEL PARA A PRODUÇÃO DE BIOMASSA CELULAR, FONTE DE PROTEÍNAS
Authors: Gasparoto Camila A. , De Souza Sandro R. 
Published: June 2017

Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar formas de como o glicerol sendo um subproduto da síntese do biodiesel, pode ser utilizado na produção de biomassa celular através de microrganismo e os processos envolvidos para obtenção da mesma. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Glicerol, biodiesel, biomassa.