The Qualitative Analysis in Eye Tracking Studies: Including Subjective Data Collection in an Experimental Protocol

When conducting eye tracking studies, the benefits of collecting qualitative data are significant. In this paper, we propose to take qualitative data collection even further by exploring participants’ emotions and habitus during a semi-directive interview guided by the user himself. This method is part of a research on data visualization: how does the user make sense of data visualization and what is the influence of visualizations embellishment on this sense making? Since sense making can be stimulated as much by the human perceptual system as by personal experience and opinions, the methodological challenge of this research is to design an experimental protocol that considers these two dimensions. It is of great interest to combine an eye tracking study with qualitative data collection, which is intended to be both complementary and expanding. The challenge is to find the right method for collecting qualitative data when studying subjective elements. We then propose a semi-directive post-experimental interview method that will integrate all these aspects into the research

Relato de caso de Lagochilascariose humana procedente do Estado do Pará, Brasil Report a case of human lagochilascariasis coming from the Pará State, Brazil

Mais um caso de lagochilascariose em criança procedente do Município de Xinguara PA. No Hospital das Clínicas da UFG, foi feita drenagem do abscesso localizado na região cervical direita, constatando-se a presença de ovos e vermes adultos de Lagochilascaris minor. Instituída terapia com albendazol 400mg/dia (durante 30 dias) e antibioticoterapia, houve regressão do quadro clinico.<br>A new case of lagochilascariasis is reported in a child from Xinguara PA, Brazil. The patient had an abscess in the right cervical region, which was drained at the Clinical Hospital of UFG. Eggs and adult stages of Lagochilascaris minor were found in the secretion of the abscess. Treatment with albendazol, at a dosage of 400mg/day for 30 days, associated with antibiotics promoted regression of the lesion

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with synthetic grafts. A review of literature

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture, one of the most common knee injuries in sports, results in anteroposterior laxity, which often leads to an unstable knee. Traditional ACL reconstruction is performed with autograft; disadvantages of this technique are donor site morbidity and a long rehabilitation period. In the 1980s, artificial ligaments became an attractive alternative to biological grafts. The initial enthusiasm surrounding their introduction stemmed from their lack of donor morbidity, their abundant supply and significant strength, immediate loading and reduced postoperative rehabilitation. Synthetic grafts made of different materials such as carbon fibers, polypropylene, Dacron and polyester have been utilised either as a prosthesis or as an augmentation for a biological ACL graft substitute. Nevertheless, every material presented serious drawbacks: cross-infections, immunological responses, breakage, debris dispersion leading to synovitis, chronic effusions, recurrent instability and knee osteoarthritis. Recently, a resurgence of interest in the use of synthetic prostheses has occurred and studies regarding new artificial grafts have been reported. Although many experimental studies have been made and much effort has been put forth, currently no ideal prosthesis mimicking natural human tissue has been found