Bibliometric Analysis of the Journal Acta Stomatologica Croatica: 2009-2018

Cilj: Analiza bibliometrijskog profila znanstvene proizvodnje objavljenog u časopisu Acta Stomatologica Croatica (ASCRO). i metode: Istraživanja su provedena na temelju članaka objavljenihod ožujka 2009. Do prosinca 2018. godine. Informacije su prikupila četiri educirana ispitivača zanimali su ih podatci o godini objavljivanja, o području stomatologije, vrsti i dizajnu studije, metodi analize podataka, randomizaciji, broju autora i njihovoj razvrstanosti prema zemljama. Podatci su analizira-ni s pomoću opisne statistike. Rezultati: Ukupno je ocijenjeno 328 članaka, uglavnom su se istraživalizubni materijali (16,5 %), a izvornih je članaka bilo najviše (74,1 %). Među promatranim istraživanjimabilo je 52,4 % onih u kojima su se koristili statistički podatci, o infekciji ih je bilo 83,2 %, a nerando-mizirane eksperimentalne studije činile su 66,1 %. Presječna istraživanja češća su za područja bihevi-oralnog, epidemiološkog i zdravstvenog osiguranja (86,3 %), zatim kad je riječ o slučajevima kranio-facijalne biologije (54,0 %) i oralnim zdravstvenim istraživanjima (53,1 %), a studije in vitro češće suu područjima stomatoloških materijala (90,7 %), mikrobiologije/imunologije (70,0 %) i kariološkihistraživanja (66,7 %). Većinu članaka pisala su zajednički četiri autora (24,1 %), a suradnja sa stranim stručnjacima zabilježena u 53,0 % istraživanja. Zaključak: Profil znanstvene proizvodnje ASCRO-a pokazuje dominaciju izvornih studija provedenih u područjima stomatoloških materijala i istraživanja o ponašanju, epidemiologiji i zdravstvenim uslugama, uz sve veće sudjelovanje stranih istraživačaObjective: To analyze a bibliometric profile of scientific production published in Acta Stomatologica Croatica (ASCRO). Material and methods: Scientific papers published from March 2009 to December2018 were analyzed. Information on the year of publication was collected by four trained examiners. Dentistry area, study type and design, data analysis method, presence of randomization, number of authors and corresponding author affiliation were investigated. Data were analyzed descriptive statistics. Results: A total of 328 articles were evaluated, with a predominance of research in the field of Dental Materials (16.5%), with original article being the most frequent (74.1%). Observational studies accounted for 52.4%, using inferential statistics (83.2%) and non-randomized experimental studies (66.1%). Cross-sectional studies were more common in areas of Behavioral, Epidemiologic & Health Services Research (86.3%), case reports in Craniofacial Biology (54.0%) and Oral Health Research (53.1%), while in vitro studies were more common in the areas of Dental Materials (90.7%),Microbiology / Immunology (70.0%) and Cariology Research (66.7%). Most articles were written by four authors (24.1%), while foreign affiliation was observed in 53.0% of studies. Conclusion: The profile of ASCRO scientific production shows a predominance of original studies carried out in the are as of Dental Materials and Behavioral, Epidemiologic & Health Services Research, with growing participation of foreign researchers

Bibliometric Analysis of the Journal Acta Stomatologica Croatica: 2009-2018

Cilj: Analiza bibliometrijskog profila znanstvene proizvodnje objavljenog u časopisu Acta Stomatologica Croatica (ASCRO). i metode: Istraživanja su provedena na temelju članaka objavljenihod ožujka 2009. Do prosinca 2018. godine. Informacije su prikupila četiri educirana ispitivača zanimali su ih podatci o godini objavljivanja, o području stomatologije, vrsti i dizajnu studije, metodi analize podataka, randomizaciji, broju autora i njihovoj razvrstanosti prema zemljama. Podatci su analizira-ni s pomoću opisne statistike. Rezultati: Ukupno je ocijenjeno 328 članaka, uglavnom su se istraživalizubni materijali (16,5 %), a izvornih je članaka bilo najviše (74,1 %). Među promatranim istraživanjimabilo je 52,4 % onih u kojima su se koristili statistički podatci, o infekciji ih je bilo 83,2 %, a nerando-mizirane eksperimentalne studije činile su 66,1 %. Presječna istraživanja češća su za područja bihevi-oralnog, epidemiološkog i zdravstvenog osiguranja (86,3 %), zatim kad je riječ o slučajevima kranio-facijalne biologije (54,0 %) i oralnim zdravstvenim istraživanjima (53,1 %), a studije in vitro češće suu područjima stomatoloških materijala (90,7 %), mikrobiologije/imunologije (70,0 %) i kariološkihistraživanja (66,7 %). Većinu članaka pisala su zajednički četiri autora (24,1 %), a suradnja sa stranim stručnjacima zabilježena u 53,0 % istraživanja. Zaključak: Profil znanstvene proizvodnje ASCRO-a pokazuje dominaciju izvornih studija provedenih u područjima stomatoloških materijala i istraživanja o ponašanju, epidemiologiji i zdravstvenim uslugama, uz sve veće sudjelovanje stranih istraživačaObjective: To analyze a bibliometric profile of scientific production published in Acta Stomatologica Croatica (ASCRO). Material and methods: Scientific papers published from March 2009 to December2018 were analyzed. Information on the year of publication was collected by four trained examiners. Dentistry area, study type and design, data analysis method, presence of randomization, number of authors and corresponding author affiliation were investigated. Data were analyzed descriptive statistics. Results: A total of 328 articles were evaluated, with a predominance of research in the field of Dental Materials (16.5%), with original article being the most frequent (74.1%). Observational studies accounted for 52.4%, using inferential statistics (83.2%) and non-randomized experimental studies (66.1%). Cross-sectional studies were more common in areas of Behavioral, Epidemiologic & Health Services Research (86.3%), case reports in Craniofacial Biology (54.0%) and Oral Health Research (53.1%), while in vitro studies were more common in the areas of Dental Materials (90.7%),Microbiology / Immunology (70.0%) and Cariology Research (66.7%). Most articles were written by four authors (24.1%), while foreign affiliation was observed in 53.0% of studies. Conclusion: The profile of ASCRO scientific production shows a predominance of original studies carried out in the are as of Dental Materials and Behavioral, Epidemiologic & Health Services Research, with growing participation of foreign researchers

ATLANTIC EPIPHYTES: a data set of vascular and non-vascular epiphyte plants and lichens from the Atlantic Forest

Epiphytes are hyper-diverse and one of the frequently undervalued life forms in plant surveys and biodiversity inventories. Epiphytes of the Atlantic Forest, one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world, have high endemism and radiated recently in the Pliocene. We aimed to (1) compile an extensive Atlantic Forest data set on vascular, non-vascular plants (including hemiepiphytes), and lichen epiphyte species occurrence and abundance; (2) describe the epiphyte distribution in the Atlantic Forest, in order to indicate future sampling efforts. Our work presents the first epiphyte data set with information on abundance and occurrence of epiphyte phorophyte species. All data compiled here come from three main sources provided by the authors: published sources (comprising peer-reviewed articles, books, and theses), unpublished data, and herbarium data. We compiled a data set composed of 2,095 species, from 89,270 holo/hemiepiphyte records, in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, recorded from 1824 to early 2018. Most of the records were from qualitative data (occurrence only, 88%), well distributed throughout the Atlantic Forest. For quantitative records, the most common sampling method was individual trees (71%), followed by plot sampling (19%), and transect sampling (10%). Angiosperms (81%) were the most frequently registered group, and Bromeliaceae and Orchidaceae were the families with the greatest number of records (27,272 and 21,945, respectively). Ferns and Lycophytes presented fewer records than Angiosperms, and Polypodiaceae were the most recorded family, and more concentrated in the Southern and Southeastern regions. Data on non-vascular plants and lichens were scarce, with a few disjunct records concentrated in the Northeastern region of the Atlantic Forest. For all non-vascular plant records, Lejeuneaceae, a family of liverworts, was the most recorded family. We hope that our effort to organize scattered epiphyte data help advance the knowledge of epiphyte ecology, as well as our understanding of macroecological and biogeographical patterns in the Atlantic Forest. No copyright restrictions are associated with the data set. Please cite this Ecology Data Paper if the data are used in publication and teaching events. © 2019 The Authors. Ecology © 2019 The Ecological Society of Americ

Correlation between muscular injuries and stress in handball athletes in wheelchair

Verificar a correlação entre microlesão muscular e o nível de estresse psicológico em atletas de Handebol em Cadeiras de Rodas (HCR). Metodologia: As microlesões foram identificadas pelas concentrações da proteína creatina quinase (CK) em amostras sanguíneas de 10 atletas masculino, coletadas 10 minutos antes e após o final do jogo. O nível de estresse derivou-se do questionário RESTQ-sport aplicado 30 minutos antes do jogo. Os atletas não apresentaram aumentos significativos nos níveis de CK (p = 0,766). Observando o nível de estresse e recuperação, nota-se escores elevados (>4,0) nas escalas relacionadas aos eventos potencialmente tranquilizantes. Quanto as escalas relacionadas aos eventos estressantes, verificou-se escores moderados nas escalas de Conflitos/Pressão (3,5 ± 0,6) e Lesões (3,2 ± 1,3). A correlação entre a CK e os níveis de estresse e recuperação, nos momentos pré e pós jogo, apresentaram correlação moderada nas escalas fadiga (r = -0,46; r = -0,61), lesões (r = -0,47; r = -0,55), perturbações nos intervalos ( r= -0,47; r = -,069) e Estar em forma (r = 0,44; r = 0,41). Os resultados demonstram que não houve aumento significativo nos níveis séricos de Ck e correlação moderada em algumas escalas de estresse e recuperação nos atletas usuários de cadeira de rodas17To verify the correlation between muscle microlesionand the level of psychological stress among wheelchair handball athletes (WHA). Methodology: Micro-lesions were identified by creatine kinase protein (CK) concentrations in blood samples from 10 male athletes, which was collected 10 minutes before and after the end of the game. The level of stress was derived from the RESTQ-sport questionnaire applied 30 minutes before the game. The athletes did not show significant increases in CK levels (p=0.766). Observing the level of stress and recovery, high scores (>4.0) are noted in the scales related to potentially tranquilizing events. Regarding the scales related to stressful events, there were moderate scores at subscales of Conflict/Pressure (3.5 ± 0.6) and Injuries (3.2 ± 1.3). The correlation between CK and stress and recovery levels in pre and post-game moments showed a moderate correlation in fatigue (r = -0.46; r = -0.61), injury (r = -0.47; r = -0.55), disturbances at intervals (r = -0.47; r = -, 069) and being in shape (r = 0.44; r = 0.41). The results show that there was no significant increase in CK levels and moderate correlation with some stress and recovery scales among wheelchair athlete

Competência - um olhar sobre o indivíduo na perspectiva social

Este artigo objetiva fazer uma revisão de literatura visando compreender as bases conceituais que fomentam a competência social. Diante das imprecisões que envolvem a competitividade nesses últimos anos, tempos conturbados e instáveis, que se agravaram com a crise econômica que atingiu o processo de globalização a partir de 2008. Essas incertezas estão induzindo as organizações a requererem habilidades de pessoas que respondem competitivamente, e, para isso, essas organizações precisam ter uma visão antecipada do todo que envolve as demandas, isto é, pessoas para trabalhar e conseguir resultados positivos, e que carecem não apenas de competência técnica, inteligência ou alta qualificação, mas também de competência social. Assim, foi realizada uma pesquisa de revisão de literatura. Ao término constatou que a vida profissional, de forma crescente, vem exigindo uma interação frequente e eficaz de uns com os outros, uma vez que, na última década, os profissionais estão se tornando relativamente independentes, ampliando o desafio de serem capazes de manter uma interdependência eficaz com outras pessoas. Isso requer praticar a empatia e a sinergia, tornando proativo e produtivo o desenvolvimento de uma competência social

b-Ionone Modulates the Expression of miRNAs and Genes Involved in the Metastatic Phenotype of Microdissected Persistent Preneoplastic Lesions in Rats Submitted to Hepatocarcinogenesis

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are post-transcriptional gene expression regulators which expression is frequently altered in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). b-ionone (bI) is noted for its ability to inhibit persistent preneoplastic lesions (pPNLs) in liver rats. We evaluated the expression of miRNAs involved in carcinogenesis and possible targets modulated by bI, in pPNLs and surrounding of microdissected tissues. Rats subjected to resistant hepatocyte model were treated during promotion stage with bI (16 mg/100 g body weight) or corn oil (CO; 0.25 mL/100 g body weight; controls). Five animals receive no treatment (NT). In CO group, 38 and 29 miRNAs showed reduced expression relative to NT (P < 0.05) in pPNLs and surrounding, respectively. No miRNAs showed increased expression in surrounding of the CO compared to NT group; however, 30 miRNAs showed increased expression (P 0.05) in pPNLs of the CO group. There was no difference between bI and CO groups (P > 0.05) in the expression of miRNAs in surrounding. In pPNLs bI increased expression of miR-122 and miR-34a (P 0.05) and reduced of Igf2 (P 0.05), target of the latter, compared to CO. Additionally, bI decreased the expression of miR-181c and its target Gdf2 (P 0.05). bI reduced the expression of miR-181b and miR-708 (P 0.05) and increased the expression of their respective target mRNAs Timp3 and Mtss1 (P 0.05), relative to CO group. Modulation of miRNAs target genes by bI was confirmed in vitro. bI is a promising chemopreventive agent in the initial stages of hepatocarcinogenesis, as it modulates the expression of the miRNAs and target genes that can alter the metastatic phenotype of HCC.UCR::Vicerrectoría de Docencia::Salud::Facultad de Medicina::Escuela de Medicin