bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Reproductive biology of the threatened species <em>Furcraea parmentieri</em> (Aspargaceae)
Authors: Albarrán Maria , Silva-Montellano Arturo , Valverde Teresa 
Published: October 2017

Background: Reproductive traits are features of a species’ biology that may determine its rarity, as they affect its genetic diversity and structure, as well as its population dynamics.
Study species: The rare and threatened species Furcraea parmentieri, whose distribution is limited to the Trans-Mexican volcanic belt.
Questions: How is the reproductive phenology of F. parmentieri? Does flower morphology vary between individuals? Does it produce nectar? Which animals visit its flowers? Is it self-compatible? Do the seeds originated via different pollination treatments show differences in their germinability?
Study sites and dates: We studied the F. parmentieri from 2007 to 2008, at El Xitle volcano (altitude: 2800 – 3100 m; pine-oak forest), in the south of Mexico City.
Methods: Reproductive phenology was recorded through fortnightly visits to the study site. Flowers were collected, flower visitors were recorded and nectar production was measured. An experiment was done which included four treatments: autonomous pollination, geitonogamy, cross pollination, and a control. We measured seed set, fruit set and seed germination in each treatment.
Results: Inflorescences started in January and flowering finished in May. Fruit maturation took from May to November. Nectar production was negligible. Flowers were visited by hawkmoths and hummingbirds. Fruit set was very low (ca. 5 %) and we observed self-incompatibility.
Conclusions: Fucraeae parmentieri presents a low fruit set due to pollinator limitation. However the population seems to be thriving. The main threat faced by this species is the high land-use change rate along its distribution range, as well as climate change.
Tigridieae (Iridaceae) in North America: floral diversity, flower preservation methods and keys for the identification of genera and species
Authors: Munguía-Lino Guadalupe , Vargas-Ponce Ofelia , Rodríguez Aarón 
Published: October 2017

Background. The tribe Tigridieae (Iridaceae) is a monophyletic group restricted to America. It includes bulbous perennial plants with plicate and isobilateral leaves. The inflorescence is a rhipidium and the floral structures are fugacious, very variable in shape, color and size. Tigridieae is taxonomically and morphologically complex. Its generic limits are unresolved and the vegetative uniformity of the tribe complicates species identification. Species are recognized by the position, shape and color of the tepals, stamens and stigma, characters that are difficult to observe in many herbarium specimens.
Studied species. Sixty-seven species of the tribe Tigridieae.
Study site and years of study. North America (Canada, United States of America and Mexico). The study was conducted from 2009 to 2015.
Methods. Twenty-three herbaria, floristic studies and monographs were reviewed and specimens were collected in the field. Fresh dissections were performed in order to preserve the flowers and an analysis was conducted of the floral variation and distribution of the species of Tigridieae.
Results. Keys for the identification of genera and species are presented. Photographs of the species and floral structures are included for their recognition. In addition, a method is described for dissecting and preserving flowers as herbarium specimens. Finally, geographic distribution data are presented.
Conclusions. In North America, 67 species within14 genera of Tigridieae are known, of which 54 are endemic. Tigridieae exhibits wide floral diversity influenced by its pollinators and geographic isolation. This key for the Tigridieae of North America along with the photographs illustrating floral diversity will facilitate identification of species in the field.
The vertical balance management system is more synchronized in children with cerebral paralysis than in healthy children
Authors: Nikityuk Igor E. , Ikoeva Galina A. , Kivoenko Olga I. 
Published: October 2017

Introduction. All forms of infantile cerebral paralysis involve motor function defects. In clinical practice, the stabilometrics method is widely used due to its ability to perform detailed analyses of the mechanisms of disturbance and restoration of postural control in patients with various cerebral lesions.
Aim. The study aimed to analyze the parameters of orthostatic balance in practically healthy children and in children with motor disorders caused by infantile cerebral paralysis of various severities.
Material and methods. We examined 6- to 12-year-old children with mild and severe cerebral paralysis and impaired vertical postural control with a preserved ability to self-balance in the principal posture. Each group examined for comparison comprised 10 patients (children with infantile cerebral paralysis, and impaired vertical postural control) and 10 healthy children in the same age range. The stabilometrics method was used, and the statistical evaluation included correlation and regression analyses.
Results. The results revealed that in comparison with the healthy children, the patient group exhibited a decrease in the vertical postural stability, which manifested as pronounced deviations from the nominal values of the stabilometric parameters. However, a strong correlation between the parameters of S, LFS, and the amplitude A of the pressure center was revealed, which significantly exceeded that of the healthy children, being most pronounced in cases of severe infantile cerebral paralysis. This indicates a more ordered center of pressure trajectory and, consequently, a higher synchronization of the vertical balance management system in children with infantile cerebral paralysis compared with that in healthy children.
Conclusion. The use of correlation and regression analysis to study the vertical balance of patients provides a deeper understanding of the mechanisms used by the postural control system in patients with infantile cerebral paralysis to maintain a complex multilevel structure of the musculoskeletal system in equilibrium in the process of standing still. Increased ordering of the center of pressure trajectory of statokinesiograms of children with infantile cerebral paralysis can be considered as a dynamic indicator of postural control deficiency.
Disabled child and the society: Relationships and socialization
Authors: Khubulava Gregory G. 
Published: October 2017

Background. The problem of pediatric disability remains one of the most acute social challenges. Along with the question of the social status of a disabled person and the ambivalence of the term “disabled person” itself, whom the modern society prefers to refer to as “a person with limited abilities,” there is the unresolved issue pertaining to the method of socialization of disabled children.
Aim. We aimed to analyze the relationships of a disabled person and the society in the context of cultural history and consider the problem of the socialization of disabled children and the methods used for this form of socialization.
Method. The study involved the analysis of the relationships between disabled children and the society as well as the methods and ways of social and psychological rehabilitation of such children, undertaken in terms of philosophical anthropology.
Results and discussion. The purpose of encouraging the socialization of a disabled child in his family that actively interacts with a team of doctors is not only to teach him/her to adapt to societal conditions and be useful to the society but also to help him/her to integrate effectively in the society as a person who is aware of himself/herself, is equal to other members of the society, and is conscious of his/her dignity and undoubted value.
Conclusion. The family and the immediate environment of the child, apart the medical community, play an active role in his/her social and psychological rehabilitation. The success of rehabilitation depends largely on their interactions. Irrespective of the rehabilitation method we use, including gaming methods, para athletics, and the practice of integrated schools or home education, we must remember that we are working with an individual with his/her own personality, talents, problems, and needs.
Malignant tumors of the sternum in pediatric patients: report of two cases and literature review
Authors: Maletin Alexey S. , Zorin Vyacheslav I. , Gileva Valeria A. , Novitsky Tatyana A. , Mushkin Alexander Yu. 
Published: October 2017

Destructive changes in the bones are rarely observed in daily practice of pediatric orthopedic surgeons. Clinical and X-ray signs of destructive changes in the bone tissue are characteristic of tumoral, infectious, and inflammatory damages of bones. These signs do not always correspond to a specific disease, and differential diagnostics without histological evaluation is difficult. This is especially true for tumors of the sternum, 85% of which are malignant.
Two rare clinical cases of primary malignant sternal neoplastic lesions in pediatric patients, and a detailed analysis of their clinical, radiologic, and morphologic data are presented. The importance of early histological verification for determining the choice of treatment is demonstrated. A short literature review is also presented.
A clinical and epidemiological study of upper limb injuries resulting from agricultural accidents
Authors: G. Ravikumar , R. Manoharan , R. Sugapradha G. , P. Jenifer 
Published: October 2017

Background: Agriculture remains the most important occupation in India and upper limb injuries occur frequently in agricultural accidents. Agriculture related injuries are important causes of mortality and morbidity in all age groups. These injuries result in major physical and psychological impacts as well as economical burdens. Objectives of the study was to study the pattern and epidemiological basis of agricultural hand injuries, to analyse the prognosis and recovery pattern of agricultural hand injuries in terms of return to work following treatment and to suggest measures for prevention of agricultural hand injuries.Methods: The study was a descriptive study conducted in the department of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Thanjavur medical college from October 2012 to April 2017. About 220 patients admitted with agricultural upper limb injuries were evaluated. Data on age, sex, injury patterns, anatomical localizations, injury season, length of stay in the hospital, and infections were evaluated.Results: Agricultural upper limb injuries constituted about 11.25% of total upper extremity trauma. Males were more commonly affected than females. Majority of the patients were in the age group 21-50. Most of the patients were right handed individuals. Hand injuries were more common (73%).Conclusions: We can reduce agricultural upper limb injuries by shielding the rotating components of farming machinery that cause injuries, informing and educating farming families, forbidding the entrance of children to areas with agricultural machines, providing information about agricultural accidents and their prevention methods, and adjusting the working hours of farming personnel, especially in the hottest months of the year.
A study of clinical profile of patients with CSOM attending tertiary care hospital
Authors: Muqtadir Faiz , S. Rahul 
Published: October 2017

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Proper management of COM is significant because it is an important cause of middle ear disease. After complete history, thorough clinical examination, the disease is diagnosed. The persistent infection and resultant inflammatory responses are tackled with effective pharmacotherapy. Audiological assessment done by pure tone audiometry for air and bone conduction in order to evaluate and document. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Total 50 patients diagnosed with CSOM attending the ENT OPD of Medical College were prospectively analysed. Patients fulfilling the selection criteria were included in the study after taking informed consent. All the patients in the study were clinically evaluated by taking detailed history and clinical examination including TFT, as per the proforma. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">The mean age of our patients was 28.88 years, ranging from 16 years to 52 years; with almost 75% between 15 and 35 years. 20 patients each had CSOM in the right as well as left ear and 10 suffered from bilateral CSOM. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Recurrent ear infection will cause hearing impairment over the years as a result of mucosal changes in the windows and ossicles.</span></p><p class="abstract"> </p>
Práticas Educacionais no Ensino da Computação Forense: um Relato de Experiência
Authors: Ladeira Ricardo De la Rocha , Obelheiro Rafael Rodrigues 
Published: October 2017

Segurança Computacional e suas subáreas, tais como Computação Forense e Criptografia, são tópicos ainda pouco explorados no ensino formal. A desatualização dos currículos, o pouco espaço dedicado a estas áreas, a falta de abordagens pedagógicas específicas e de preparo de profissionais são alguns fatores que contribuem para este cenário. Como consequência, é pequeno o interesse dos estudantes por Segurança Computacional, ao passo que cresce a necessidade por profissionais com este conhecimento. Com o objetivo de diminuir esta lacuna, este artigo descreve um desafio forense proposto e aplicado no contexto de uma disciplina de Segurança Computacional em nível de graduação. Exigiu-se o uso da técnica Esteganografia para a conclusão do desafio, sem que qualquer instrução anterior sobre este tópico fosse fornecida. visando a observar se os estudantes conseguiriam avançar etapas de forma autônoma e sentir-se-iam entusiasmados com o trabalho proposto. A satisfação dos estudantes foi coletada após a realização da atividade, e o resultado sugere que a forma de ensino aplicada se mostrou motivadora e eficaz.
Valorizando a leitura epistemológica na pesquisa em educação
Authors: Rodrigues Susy Cristina 
Published: October 2017

Demonstramos neste trabalho a importância dos estudos sobre a epistemologia para problematização, desconstrução de preconceitos e contribuição na elaboração qualificada na produção de conhecimento científico. É apresentada a leitura epistemológica de uma pesquisa concluída com o título: “A adolescência inventada e os sujeitos que se inventam na participação social: capturas e rupturas” (CAMPOS, 2008), com base teórica em Silvio Sánchez Gamboa (2012, 2013). Ao final desta leitura, após identificar a matriz paradigmática entre a construção da pergunta e da resposta na referida pesquisa, propõe-se o pensamento sobre os limites, erros, acertos e escolhas na pesquisa, a partir do valor da epistemologia.
O Banco Mundial e as políticas de formação docente no Brasil
Authors: Casagrande Ieda Maria Kleinert , Pereira Sueli Menezes , Sagrillo Daniele Rorato 
Published: October 2017

Discute a articulação entre as políticas de formação de professores e as interferências das agências internacionais multilaterais em especial o Banco Mundial (BIRD). Através de pesquisa documental, analisa documentos oficiais do Ministério da Educação (MEC) sobre formação de professores, documentos do BIRD e da UNESCO. Visando a redução da pobreza e a formação para o trabalho, o alvo principal do BIRD é a Educação Básica para o que deverão se formar professores, cujas propostas se traduzem nas Diretrizes Curriculares, cujo foco é a “formação por competências”. Assim, as instituições formadoras voltam seus objetivos para adequar a força de trabalho aos ditames do capital, transferindo a escola da esfera política para a esfera do mercado.
Discutindo conceitos em torno do Currículo
Authors: Sousa Jesus Maria 
Published: October 2017

William Pinar, num artigo sobre “The Problem with Curriculum and Pedagogy”, publicado em 2005, considera que é necessário conferir ao estudo o mesmo realce que é dado a conceitoscomo ensino, instrução ou pedagogia, bem como, na dependência do ensino, aprendizagem e avaliação, no âmbito dos estudos curriculares. Face à diversidade conceptual que é trazida à discussão, na sua relação de proximidade ou de conflitualidade com o conceito de currículo, é nosso propósito discutir essa relação entre os pares currículo-pedagogia, currículo-ensino ecurrículo-estudo. O artigo de Pinar constitui assim apenas um pretexto para a clarificação conceptual, tão necessária para o diálogo entre os estudiosos deste campo de investigação.
Matética, pedagogia e o papel que ainda não têm nos estudos curriculares
Authors: Fino Carlos Nogueira 
Published: October 2017

O artigo procura compreender a razão pela qual Pinar (2005) considera que a pedagogia (pedagogy) e o papel dos professores beneficiam de um estatuto inflacionado nos estudos curriculares, que precisa de ser ajustado (apesar da dificuldade da tarefa), sendo a chave dessa compreensão o significado de pedagogia na cultura anglo-americana. Com a ajuda de Hamilton (1993, 1999), o artigo estabelece uma relação entre pedagogia e didática, respetivamente nas culturas anglo-americana e europeia. Como exemplo para a compreensão do que pedagogia, apresenta-se o construcionismo de Papert, mostrando como ela pouco tem a ver com didática, tornando evidente que, caso Pinar se tivesse exprimido emlíngua portuguesa, teria considerado que o que está efetivamente inflacionado nos estudos curriculares é a didática, devendo essa inflação ser corrigida.
Lost in translation? Professores, tecnologias e inovação na sala de aula
Authors: Mendes Geovana Mendonça Lunardi 
Published: October 2017

O presente artigo objetiva discutir a forma como nos últimos anos as políticas de inserção de tecnologias tem se tornado uma pauta constante das Políticas Educacionais. Tomando como contexto o Brasil, o artigo apresenta os resultados parciais de um conjunto de investigações conduzidas pela autora e seu grupo e que analisam como, nas políticas educacionais, a inserção de tecnologias, a partir de programas específicos como no caso o modelo 1: 1, representam um ideário de mudança e inovação curricular na escola. Além disso, problematiza com base no conceito de política educacional global, o papel dos governos e estados-nação na adoção de políticas que circulam pelo mundo. Para tanto, organiza-se em torno de duas seções, no primeiro momento discute o Modelo 1:1 no contexto das políticas educacionais, e por fim, problematiza a questão dasmudanças curriculares anunciadas por estas políticas.
Unfreeze the pedagogies: introduction of a new innovative measure in Portugal
Authors: Kovacs Helena , Tinoca Luís 
Published: October 2017

Calibrating the right developmental approach when introducing a new innovative intervention is a complex task for governments, and schools alike. The new Projeto-Piloto de Inovação Pedagógica offers six schools an opportunity to break most ofthe rules in order to unfreeze pedagogical and curricular traditions and open the “black box” classrooms. The paper examines what this intervention means for the Ministry and for the schools involved and reflects on its prospected outcomes.
Osseointegration as Treatment for a Knee Disarticulation Because of a Congenital Femoral Deficiency
Authors: Mills Nilani , Lu William , Li Jiao Jiao , Al Muderis Munjed 
Published: October 2017

Case:A 25-year-old woman underwent osseointegration surgery as treatment for an amputation that had been performed because of congenital femoral deficiency. The undersized custom-designed implant for the congenitally hypoplastic femur subsequently loosened, causing substantial pain and loss of function. The patient underwent revision surgery with a larger standard-sized osseointegration implant, and experienced no additional complications.Conclusion:This case demonstrates the possibility of stimulating a hypertrophic response in underdeveloped bone, which allows the subsequent insertion of a larger implant with greater stability. Similar procedures can be considered for the treatment of patients who had amputations because of congenital deficiencies, in order to produce improved outcomes and reduce the risk of additional complications.
The Use of Supramalleolar Osteotomies in Posttraumatic Deformity and Arthritis of the Ankle
Authors: Hintermann Beat , Zwicky Lukas , Schweizer Christine , Ruiz Roxa , Barg Alexej 
Published: October 2017

Osteoarthritis of the ankle is a debilitating musculoskeletal disease that affects approximately 1% of adults worldwide. The most common etiology of ankle osteoarthritis is trauma. In general, patients with ankle osteoarthritis are 12 to 15 years younger than patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis. More than 50% of all patients with ankle osteoarthritis exhibit a substantial concomitant hindfoot deformity on the supramalleolar and/or inframalleolar level. Different treatment options for ankle osteoarthritis, including joint-preserving and non-joint-preserving surgical procedures, have been described in the current literature. Supramalleolar osteotomy is a joint-preserving option that can be considered in patients who have asymmetric ankle osteoarthritis, a partially preserved ankle joint, and a concomitant supramalleolar deformity.
The primary goal of the supramalleolar osteotomy is to realign the hindfoot and, specifically, the spatial relationship between the talus and the tibia in order to restore normal ankle biomechanics and normalize load distribution within the ankle joint. Different surgical techniques of supramalleolar osteotomy that are based on the underlying deformity, e.g., varus versus valgus, are described. The major steps of the procedure, which are demonstrated in this video article, include (1) exposure of the distal end of the tibia, (2) determination of the osteotomy site, (3) performance of the supramalleolar osteotomy, (4) mobilization of the osteotomized distal end of the tibia, (5) internal fixation of the osteotomy site, (6) additional balancing, and (7) step-by-step wound closure. In some instances, additional procedures are required to balance the ankle joint, e.g., inframalleolar osteotomies, arthrodeses, ligament reconstructions, and tendon transfers.
The postoperative rehabilitation requires non-weight-bearing activity for 6 to 8 weeks postoperatively. Intraoperative, perioperative, and postoperative complications can occur and are discussed in this article.
Isolasi dan Seleksi Jamur Endofit Asal Tanaman Kakao Sebagai Agens Hayati Phytophthora palmivora Butl.
Authors: Harni Rita , Amaria Widi , Khaerati Khaerati , Taufiq Efi 
Published: October 2017

Phytophthora palmivora<em> Butl. is a causal pathogen of black pod rot of cocoa (BPR) which leads to severe crop losses. Control of </em>P. palmivora<em> using biological agents such as endophytic fungi is most recommended for its environmentally friendly benefits. The aim of this research was to obtain endophytic fungi from cacao plant that works as biological agent against </em>P. palmivora<em>. The research was conducted at Plant Protection Laboratory, Indonesian Industrial and Beverage Crops Research Institute (IIBCRI), Sukabumi, from January to July 2015. </em><em>The exploration for endophytic fungi was carried out in cacao producing regions such as Southeast Sulawesi, West Java, and Lampung. The samples taken were of leaves, pods, and branches of a number of cacao varieties and clones</em>. <em>Isolated endophytic fungi were then being sterilized, selected, and studied in vitro using PDA medium and in vivo using cacao pod.</em> <em>The exploration obtained 269 endophytic fungi, consisted of 195 isolates from Southeast Sulawesi, 41 isolates from West Java, and 33 isolates from Lampung. The evaluation of endophytic fungi isolated from </em>P. palmivora<em> showed that there were 4 species of </em>Trichoderma<em> isolates which have potentials for biological agents to control </em>P. palmivora<em>, namely </em><em>SWI, STII, PB5, and SWII</em><em> with inhibitory effect of 70.33%; 68.89%; 67.43%; and 66.67%, respectively.</em>