The aim of this study was to examine changes in body mass (BM) and power-related measures in Olym... more The aim of this study was to examine changes in body mass (BM) and power-related measures in Olympic boxers during an official qualifying boxing tournament. Fourteen elite amateur boxers from the Brazilian National Team (eight men and six women) participated in this study. Athletes performed three fights in four days against the same opponent of the same weight-category. Before and immediately after every fight, BM, countermovement jump (CMJ) height, and power production in the bench-press and half-squat exercises were assessed in the same order and on the same time of the day. A two-way repeated-measures ANOVA with the Bonferroni post-hoc analysis was used to determine the variations between pre- and post-measures. The statistical significance was set as p < 0.05. The athletes were able to maintain their baseline weight and physical performance throughout the experimental period, as shown by the lack of significant changes in BM, CMJ height, and upper- and lower-limb power outpu...
O objetivo do presente artigo é discutir o método sociológico de Émile Durkheim (1858-1917). Em A... more O objetivo do presente artigo é discutir o método sociológico de Émile Durkheim (1858-1917). Em As Regras do Método Sociológico, Durkheim o apresenta através de um conjunto de procedimentos, e são estes procedimentos que analisaremos tendo como fio condutor a teoria da episteme. O método constituído por Durkheim é, por sua vez, resultado de um esforço visando a sistematização da sociologia, o que torna importante compreendê-lo. Ademais, podemos perceber uma falta de consenso por parte dos pesquisadores sobre qual seria realmente o método de Durkheim. Para atingir nosso objetivo, expomos a teoria da episteme na primeira parte; na segunda parte, analisamos o livro As Regras do Método Sociológico; e por último, apontamos alguns limites gerados pelo método de Durkheim em suas análises, que é seu antinomismo, anistorismo e reducionismo especificamente positivistas.
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
Purpose: To assess the variations in power performance and perceptual training responses and comp... more Purpose: To assess the variations in power performance and perceptual training responses and compare the physical performance of national boxing athletes qualified or not qualified for the Tokyo Olympic Games over a 7-month training period. Methods: Twelve amateur boxers from the Brazilian national team were tested 6 times across 7 months. In the first assessment, boxers performed squat and countermovement jumps and bench press, prone bench pull, half squat, and jump squat power tests. In the following testing sessions, only countermovement jump and bench press power were assessed. In addition, the rating of perceived exertion and total quality recovery status were assessed in 106 training sessions across the study. Independent t test and repeated-measures analysis of variance were used for data analysis purposes. Results: No significant differences (P > .05) were observed between Olympic and non-Olympic groups for any test variables (effect size [95% CI] ranging from 0.01 [−1.13...
Objetiva-se relatar a experiência de um Estágio Básico Supervisionado (EBS) em Psicologia Escolar... more Objetiva-se relatar a experiência de um Estágio Básico Supervisionado (EBS) em Psicologia Escolar e Educacional (PEE) de Perspectiva Crítica, de um curso de Psicologia, em uma escola da rede pública de ensino fundamental. Utilizou-se como método a observação naturalística, sistemática e participante, as quais possibilitaram a percepção das demandas: relações pouco exploradas entre afetividade e o espaço escolar; Bullying e sua naturalização na turma; questões de gênero e sexualidade. Discute-se que promover ações contextualizadas frente às demandas apontadas podem estimular novas percepções nas crianças, ainda que devido ao tempo limitado do estágio, necessita-se que sejam aferidas para avaliar a eficácia. Espera-se, então, contribuir para o debate de questões emergentes escolares e que alentam para a presença dos psicólogo(a)s nestes espaços.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
O presente artigo objetiva apreender as representações sociais da velhice LGBT+ entre idosos avôs... more O presente artigo objetiva apreender as representações sociais da velhice LGBT+ entre idosos avôs e avós de pessoas homossexuais. Contou-se com a participação de 10 idosos (5 homens e 5 mulheres) com idades entre 65 e 84 anos. Foram utilizados um questionário sociodemográfico e uma entrevista semiestruturada, posteriormente transcritas e analisadas a partir do método de análise de conteúdo de Bardin. As análises resultaram em quatro categorias, que convergem acerca de aspectos psicossociais considerados condicionantes para um envelhecimento seguro como família, condições socioeconômicas e relações interpessoais. Destacou-se igualmente o pouco conhecimento sobre o envelhecer e velhice de pessoas LGBT+. Espera-se que este artigo possa subsidiar estudos futuros e políticas de maior visibilidade da velhice de pessoas idosas LGBT+.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
A simulacao computacional e um dos principais utensilios para o desenvolvimento cientifico e tecn... more A simulacao computacional e um dos principais utensilios para o desenvolvimento cientifico e tecnologico, com isso grande parte das pesquisas estao demandando muitos investimentos e tempo para otimizacao dos modelos de simulacao computacional. A Regiao do Cariri Cearense, a partir da decada de noventa, sofreu um expressivo incremento na implantacao de cursos superiores nas esferas publicas e privadas. Consequentemente, surgiram os cursos lato e stricto sensu, com acoes de pesquisa contando com o apoio de diversos orgaos de fomento. Nesses cursos, os nucleos, grupos e laboratorios de pesquisa permitem que docentes e alunos, das mais diversas areas e niveis, facam dinâmica sincronia entre o ensino e a pesquisa cientifica o que torna cada vez mais necessario suporte tecnologico para o avanco dessas acoes. Reconhecendo o potencial cientifico da Regiao do Cariri, este artigo apresenta uma solucao de infraestrutura para um centro de processamento de dados, criado para apoiar o avanco do c...
The introduction of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) from industrial activities in water bodies,... more The introduction of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) from industrial activities in water bodies, highlights the vulnerability of the environment and the need for actions focused on the implementation of mechanisms that help in the control and remediation of these impacts. The objective of the study was based on the integration of instrumental analytical methods, multivariate statistics, and computer simulation models, with the proposal of implementing realistic scenarios of the red mud plume behavior in the Pará River. The selected location was the municipality of Barcarena-PA, where is located an important alumina/aluminum industrial center. With the aid of the inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (ICP OES), the chemical elements Al, B, Cr, Fe, Mn, P, Ti, and Zn were quantified and the principal component analysis (PCA) allowed to select Al, B, Fe, P, and Zn as the most relevant with 98.68% of the accumulated variance. Some scenarios were proposed by the simula...
Introdução: Humanização, de acordo com o Ministério da Saúde, significa um conjunto deiniciativas... more Introdução: Humanização, de acordo com o Ministério da Saúde, significa um conjunto deiniciativas que visam à produção de cuidados em saúde, compondo a melhor tecnologiadisponível com promoção de acolhimento, respeito ético e cultural do paciente, espaços detrabalho favoráveis ao bom exercício técnico e a satisfação dos profissionais de saúde epacientes. A comunicação é o elo da tríade enfermeiro-paciente-família e quando se tornaineficaz transforma-sena principal dificuldade do processo de humanização no cuidado. Poroutro lado, um profissional de enfermagem humanizado traduz o seu sucesso em sentimentosde segurança, confiança e conforto para pacientes e familiares. Objetivo: Identificar aimportância das ações de humanização realizadas pela enfermagem em setor de urgência eemergência. Metodologia:Consiste em revisão integrativa da literatura. A formulação daquestão norteadora foi definida a partir do seguinte questionamento: “Qual a importância dahumanização na assistência de enferm...
Introdução: A Cetoacidose Diabética é considerada uma complicação aguda grave no DiabetesMellitus... more Introdução: A Cetoacidose Diabética é considerada uma complicação aguda grave no DiabetesMellitus, sendo o diagnóstico baseado nos sintomas e sinais característicos, observação clínica,níveis glicêmicos acima de 250mg/dl, acidose metabólica com pH menor que 7,2 e bicarbonatomenor que 15mEq/L e cetonemia ou cetonúria.A adequação e eficiência das ações deenfermagem aumentam de acordo com a experiência, habilidade técnica e cognitiva doprofissional, já que este percebe as demandas de cuidado adequado e assim elabora sua condutaatravés da assistência sistematizada, individualizada e, principalmente, articulada com asnecessidades do paciente e da família. Objetivo: Descrever as condutas relevantes daenfermagem diante de pacientes com Cetoacidose Diabética. Metodologia: Trata-se de umestudo de revisão integrativa. A pergunta norteadora foi elaborada considerando a estratégiaPICO, foi: “Em pacientes com Cetoacidose Diabética, quais devem ser as condutas relevantestomadas por profissionais ...
Trata-se de uma pesquisa retrospectiva, de análise documental, cujos participantes fazem parte do... more Trata-se de uma pesquisa retrospectiva, de análise documental, cujos participantes fazem parte do Protocolo Institucional de Dor Torácica de um hospital no interior de Minas Gerais. A dor torácica é o principal sintoma desencadeado por doenças cardiovasculares e acredita-se que o acompanhamento pode auxiliar nas estratégias de assistência ao paciente. Na pesquisa foi possível identificar que a média de idade dos pacientes atendidos foi de 62 anos, com prevalência do sexo masculino. Em relação ao tipo de dor, sobressaiu-se a cardíaca com destaque para o diagnóstico de infarto agudo do miocárdio.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2019
effect of short-term optimum power load training on the punching impact of elite boxers. J Streng... more effect of short-term optimum power load training on the punching impact of elite boxers. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2019-This study examined the changes in bench press (BP), jump squat (JS), and half-squat (HS) power outputs induced by a short-term (1 week) training scheme based on the optimum power load (OPL) applied to national boxing athletes and measured the transference effect coefficient (TEC) of these exercises on punching impact. Eight elite boxing athletes from the Brazilian National team participated in this study. Athletes were tested before and after 3 power-oriented training sessions performed at the OPL. The physical assessments comprised punching impact measures (jabs and crosses) at fixed and self-selected distances, and bar-power output in BP, HS, and JS exercises. Magnitude-based differences were used to compare pre-training and post-training sessions. Transference effect coefficient was calculated as the ratio between the result gain in the "untrained exercises" (punching impact in jabs and crosses) and "trained exercises" (HS, JS, and BP), for variables presenting an effect size of at least 0.2. The OPL training elicited meaningful increases in the punching impact forces (;8%) and in both JS and HS power outputs (;12 and ;14%, respectively), but not in BP power output. There was an effective transference (TEC 5 ;0.80) of JS and HS performance gains to punching impact force, suggesting that increases in lower-limb power can be directly transferred to punching impact. These results provide coaches and practitioners with valuable information about how to rapidly and effectively increase the punching impact force of elite amateur boxers.
The purpose of this case study was to examine the effects of a resistance-training program based ... more The purpose of this case study was to examine the effects of a resistance-training program based on the optimum power loads (OPL) method on neuromuscular performance of Olympic boxing athletes during preparation for the Rio-2016 Olympic Games. Twelve elite amateur boxers from the Brazilian National Olympic Team participated in this study. Athletes were assessed at four time-points, over two consecutive competitive seasons. In the first season (considered as "control period"), the athletes executed a non-controlled strength-power training program for 10 weeks. In the second season (a seven-week experimental period), the elite boxers performed 14 power-oriented training sessions, comprising bench press (BP) and jump squat (JS) exercises at the OPL. Maximum bar-power output in BP and JS exercises was measured pre and post both training phases. Magnitude-based inferences were used to compare changes in pre and post training tests. Bar-power outputs increased meaningfully in bo...
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2017
The objective of this study was to investigate the anxiolytic effects of the essential oil (EO) o... more The objective of this study was to investigate the anxiolytic effects of the essential oil (EO) of Citrus aurantium L. in patients experiencing crack withdrawal. This was developed with internal users in therapeutic communities in Paraíba, Brazil. The test population consisted of 51 volunteers, subdivided into three groups. To elicit anxiety, the Simulated Public Speaking (SPS) method was used. Physiological measures were assessed at specific phases during the experiment using appropriate equipment. Psychological measures of anxiety were assessed using the Trait-State Anxiety Inventory (IDATE) and the Analog Smoke Scale (HAS). EO was administered by nebulization. The experiment was developed in individual sessions and consolidated to four phases. The results demonstrated that the test subjects in the groups that were given the EO maintained controlled anxiety levels during SPS, when compared to the Control Group (no treatment). Subjects who used the EO also maintained levels of &quo...
Proceedings of MOL2NET 2016, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Sciences, 2nd edition, 2017
Inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa B kinase beta subunit (IKK-B) and extracellular signal-regulate... more Inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa B kinase beta subunit (IKK-B) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1 (ERK1) are two proteins involved in cytokine intracellular signaling pathways, which have a great importance due to their anti-inflammatory role. In this work, from the ChemBL database were obtained 775 and 48 structures with activity against IKK-B (CHEMBL1991) and ERK1 (CHEMBL3385) respectively. The compounds were classified using values of pIC50, presenting a range of 4.29 (from 5.01 to 9.30) for IKK-B and 3.10 (From 5.05 to 8.15) for ERK-1. From SMILES codes, two-dimensional (2D) structures were generated in Standardizer and after calculated 1064 two-dimensional molecular descriptors in Dragon 7 software. Obtained results were imported to Knime 3.1.0 software. All variables were submitted to autoscaling and after were partitioned to generate two groups, a training group composed by the 80% of the whole molecules set and a test group composed by the remaining 20%. (Q)SAR models was performed using a Random Forest (RF) algorithm. Models were evaluated through cross validation (leave-one-out), Q 2 LOO = 0.69 and 0.66 as well as external test, Q 2 ext = 0.74 and 0.58 for IKK-B and ERK1 respectively. Finally, pIC50 value of 179 benzylisoquinoline alkaloids were predicted in the (Q)SAR models found 4 compound with the highest activity for each one protein studied.
Femoral artery pseudoaneurysm associated with arteriovenous fistula is a complication of endovasc... more Femoral artery pseudoaneurysm associated with arteriovenous fistula is a complication of endovascular interventional procedures. However, no cases have been described in which both lesions occur as the result of trauma surgery and specifically that they are side effects to the placement of a gamma nail in the femur with a distal locking screw. We describe the case of a patient who presented femoral artery pseudoaneurysm concomitant with arteriovenous fistula, in which there were no suspicious clinical signs. The diagnosis was established using computed tomography, confirmed by arteriography and treated with the placement of metallic coils.
Cissampelos sympodialis is a plant to northeastern Brazil region used by populace for treating di... more Cissampelos sympodialis is a plant to northeastern Brazil region used by populace for treating diseases respiratory. Several studies have shown that the ethanol extract of the leaves have immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory activities. The infusion is an ancient popular technique widely used in traditional medicine using as extracting means just hot water. This study aims to investigate the acute toxicological potential administering a dose of 2000mg/kg in Rattus norvegicus combined with in silico study of 117 alkaloids present in Cissampelos genre. In silico, 5 we can determine which molecules have a high toxicity (21, 8, 93, 32 and 88) and low toxicity (57, 77, 28, 25 and 67) and their percentage metabolizing liver. The toxicological evaluation in vivo showed that there was a decrease in water consumption in males only and feed intake in both sexes. However, these numbers were not statistically sufficient to change the weight gain of the animals. As for the biochemical paramete...
The aim of this study was to examine changes in body mass (BM) and power-related measures in Olym... more The aim of this study was to examine changes in body mass (BM) and power-related measures in Olympic boxers during an official qualifying boxing tournament. Fourteen elite amateur boxers from the Brazilian National Team (eight men and six women) participated in this study. Athletes performed three fights in four days against the same opponent of the same weight-category. Before and immediately after every fight, BM, countermovement jump (CMJ) height, and power production in the bench-press and half-squat exercises were assessed in the same order and on the same time of the day. A two-way repeated-measures ANOVA with the Bonferroni post-hoc analysis was used to determine the variations between pre- and post-measures. The statistical significance was set as p < 0.05. The athletes were able to maintain their baseline weight and physical performance throughout the experimental period, as shown by the lack of significant changes in BM, CMJ height, and upper- and lower-limb power outpu...
O objetivo do presente artigo é discutir o método sociológico de Émile Durkheim (1858-1917). Em A... more O objetivo do presente artigo é discutir o método sociológico de Émile Durkheim (1858-1917). Em As Regras do Método Sociológico, Durkheim o apresenta através de um conjunto de procedimentos, e são estes procedimentos que analisaremos tendo como fio condutor a teoria da episteme. O método constituído por Durkheim é, por sua vez, resultado de um esforço visando a sistematização da sociologia, o que torna importante compreendê-lo. Ademais, podemos perceber uma falta de consenso por parte dos pesquisadores sobre qual seria realmente o método de Durkheim. Para atingir nosso objetivo, expomos a teoria da episteme na primeira parte; na segunda parte, analisamos o livro As Regras do Método Sociológico; e por último, apontamos alguns limites gerados pelo método de Durkheim em suas análises, que é seu antinomismo, anistorismo e reducionismo especificamente positivistas.
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
Purpose: To assess the variations in power performance and perceptual training responses and comp... more Purpose: To assess the variations in power performance and perceptual training responses and compare the physical performance of national boxing athletes qualified or not qualified for the Tokyo Olympic Games over a 7-month training period. Methods: Twelve amateur boxers from the Brazilian national team were tested 6 times across 7 months. In the first assessment, boxers performed squat and countermovement jumps and bench press, prone bench pull, half squat, and jump squat power tests. In the following testing sessions, only countermovement jump and bench press power were assessed. In addition, the rating of perceived exertion and total quality recovery status were assessed in 106 training sessions across the study. Independent t test and repeated-measures analysis of variance were used for data analysis purposes. Results: No significant differences (P > .05) were observed between Olympic and non-Olympic groups for any test variables (effect size [95% CI] ranging from 0.01 [−1.13...
Objetiva-se relatar a experiência de um Estágio Básico Supervisionado (EBS) em Psicologia Escolar... more Objetiva-se relatar a experiência de um Estágio Básico Supervisionado (EBS) em Psicologia Escolar e Educacional (PEE) de Perspectiva Crítica, de um curso de Psicologia, em uma escola da rede pública de ensino fundamental. Utilizou-se como método a observação naturalística, sistemática e participante, as quais possibilitaram a percepção das demandas: relações pouco exploradas entre afetividade e o espaço escolar; Bullying e sua naturalização na turma; questões de gênero e sexualidade. Discute-se que promover ações contextualizadas frente às demandas apontadas podem estimular novas percepções nas crianças, ainda que devido ao tempo limitado do estágio, necessita-se que sejam aferidas para avaliar a eficácia. Espera-se, então, contribuir para o debate de questões emergentes escolares e que alentam para a presença dos psicólogo(a)s nestes espaços.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
O presente artigo objetiva apreender as representações sociais da velhice LGBT+ entre idosos avôs... more O presente artigo objetiva apreender as representações sociais da velhice LGBT+ entre idosos avôs e avós de pessoas homossexuais. Contou-se com a participação de 10 idosos (5 homens e 5 mulheres) com idades entre 65 e 84 anos. Foram utilizados um questionário sociodemográfico e uma entrevista semiestruturada, posteriormente transcritas e analisadas a partir do método de análise de conteúdo de Bardin. As análises resultaram em quatro categorias, que convergem acerca de aspectos psicossociais considerados condicionantes para um envelhecimento seguro como família, condições socioeconômicas e relações interpessoais. Destacou-se igualmente o pouco conhecimento sobre o envelhecer e velhice de pessoas LGBT+. Espera-se que este artigo possa subsidiar estudos futuros e políticas de maior visibilidade da velhice de pessoas idosas LGBT+.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
A simulacao computacional e um dos principais utensilios para o desenvolvimento cientifico e tecn... more A simulacao computacional e um dos principais utensilios para o desenvolvimento cientifico e tecnologico, com isso grande parte das pesquisas estao demandando muitos investimentos e tempo para otimizacao dos modelos de simulacao computacional. A Regiao do Cariri Cearense, a partir da decada de noventa, sofreu um expressivo incremento na implantacao de cursos superiores nas esferas publicas e privadas. Consequentemente, surgiram os cursos lato e stricto sensu, com acoes de pesquisa contando com o apoio de diversos orgaos de fomento. Nesses cursos, os nucleos, grupos e laboratorios de pesquisa permitem que docentes e alunos, das mais diversas areas e niveis, facam dinâmica sincronia entre o ensino e a pesquisa cientifica o que torna cada vez mais necessario suporte tecnologico para o avanco dessas acoes. Reconhecendo o potencial cientifico da Regiao do Cariri, este artigo apresenta uma solucao de infraestrutura para um centro de processamento de dados, criado para apoiar o avanco do c...
The introduction of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) from industrial activities in water bodies,... more The introduction of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) from industrial activities in water bodies, highlights the vulnerability of the environment and the need for actions focused on the implementation of mechanisms that help in the control and remediation of these impacts. The objective of the study was based on the integration of instrumental analytical methods, multivariate statistics, and computer simulation models, with the proposal of implementing realistic scenarios of the red mud plume behavior in the Pará River. The selected location was the municipality of Barcarena-PA, where is located an important alumina/aluminum industrial center. With the aid of the inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (ICP OES), the chemical elements Al, B, Cr, Fe, Mn, P, Ti, and Zn were quantified and the principal component analysis (PCA) allowed to select Al, B, Fe, P, and Zn as the most relevant with 98.68% of the accumulated variance. Some scenarios were proposed by the simula...
Introdução: Humanização, de acordo com o Ministério da Saúde, significa um conjunto deiniciativas... more Introdução: Humanização, de acordo com o Ministério da Saúde, significa um conjunto deiniciativas que visam à produção de cuidados em saúde, compondo a melhor tecnologiadisponível com promoção de acolhimento, respeito ético e cultural do paciente, espaços detrabalho favoráveis ao bom exercício técnico e a satisfação dos profissionais de saúde epacientes. A comunicação é o elo da tríade enfermeiro-paciente-família e quando se tornaineficaz transforma-sena principal dificuldade do processo de humanização no cuidado. Poroutro lado, um profissional de enfermagem humanizado traduz o seu sucesso em sentimentosde segurança, confiança e conforto para pacientes e familiares. Objetivo: Identificar aimportância das ações de humanização realizadas pela enfermagem em setor de urgência eemergência. Metodologia:Consiste em revisão integrativa da literatura. A formulação daquestão norteadora foi definida a partir do seguinte questionamento: “Qual a importância dahumanização na assistência de enferm...
Introdução: A Cetoacidose Diabética é considerada uma complicação aguda grave no DiabetesMellitus... more Introdução: A Cetoacidose Diabética é considerada uma complicação aguda grave no DiabetesMellitus, sendo o diagnóstico baseado nos sintomas e sinais característicos, observação clínica,níveis glicêmicos acima de 250mg/dl, acidose metabólica com pH menor que 7,2 e bicarbonatomenor que 15mEq/L e cetonemia ou cetonúria.A adequação e eficiência das ações deenfermagem aumentam de acordo com a experiência, habilidade técnica e cognitiva doprofissional, já que este percebe as demandas de cuidado adequado e assim elabora sua condutaatravés da assistência sistematizada, individualizada e, principalmente, articulada com asnecessidades do paciente e da família. Objetivo: Descrever as condutas relevantes daenfermagem diante de pacientes com Cetoacidose Diabética. Metodologia: Trata-se de umestudo de revisão integrativa. A pergunta norteadora foi elaborada considerando a estratégiaPICO, foi: “Em pacientes com Cetoacidose Diabética, quais devem ser as condutas relevantestomadas por profissionais ...
Trata-se de uma pesquisa retrospectiva, de análise documental, cujos participantes fazem parte do... more Trata-se de uma pesquisa retrospectiva, de análise documental, cujos participantes fazem parte do Protocolo Institucional de Dor Torácica de um hospital no interior de Minas Gerais. A dor torácica é o principal sintoma desencadeado por doenças cardiovasculares e acredita-se que o acompanhamento pode auxiliar nas estratégias de assistência ao paciente. Na pesquisa foi possível identificar que a média de idade dos pacientes atendidos foi de 62 anos, com prevalência do sexo masculino. Em relação ao tipo de dor, sobressaiu-se a cardíaca com destaque para o diagnóstico de infarto agudo do miocárdio.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2019
effect of short-term optimum power load training on the punching impact of elite boxers. J Streng... more effect of short-term optimum power load training on the punching impact of elite boxers. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2019-This study examined the changes in bench press (BP), jump squat (JS), and half-squat (HS) power outputs induced by a short-term (1 week) training scheme based on the optimum power load (OPL) applied to national boxing athletes and measured the transference effect coefficient (TEC) of these exercises on punching impact. Eight elite boxing athletes from the Brazilian National team participated in this study. Athletes were tested before and after 3 power-oriented training sessions performed at the OPL. The physical assessments comprised punching impact measures (jabs and crosses) at fixed and self-selected distances, and bar-power output in BP, HS, and JS exercises. Magnitude-based differences were used to compare pre-training and post-training sessions. Transference effect coefficient was calculated as the ratio between the result gain in the "untrained exercises" (punching impact in jabs and crosses) and "trained exercises" (HS, JS, and BP), for variables presenting an effect size of at least 0.2. The OPL training elicited meaningful increases in the punching impact forces (;8%) and in both JS and HS power outputs (;12 and ;14%, respectively), but not in BP power output. There was an effective transference (TEC 5 ;0.80) of JS and HS performance gains to punching impact force, suggesting that increases in lower-limb power can be directly transferred to punching impact. These results provide coaches and practitioners with valuable information about how to rapidly and effectively increase the punching impact force of elite amateur boxers.
The purpose of this case study was to examine the effects of a resistance-training program based ... more The purpose of this case study was to examine the effects of a resistance-training program based on the optimum power loads (OPL) method on neuromuscular performance of Olympic boxing athletes during preparation for the Rio-2016 Olympic Games. Twelve elite amateur boxers from the Brazilian National Olympic Team participated in this study. Athletes were assessed at four time-points, over two consecutive competitive seasons. In the first season (considered as "control period"), the athletes executed a non-controlled strength-power training program for 10 weeks. In the second season (a seven-week experimental period), the elite boxers performed 14 power-oriented training sessions, comprising bench press (BP) and jump squat (JS) exercises at the OPL. Maximum bar-power output in BP and JS exercises was measured pre and post both training phases. Magnitude-based inferences were used to compare changes in pre and post training tests. Bar-power outputs increased meaningfully in bo...
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2017
The objective of this study was to investigate the anxiolytic effects of the essential oil (EO) o... more The objective of this study was to investigate the anxiolytic effects of the essential oil (EO) of Citrus aurantium L. in patients experiencing crack withdrawal. This was developed with internal users in therapeutic communities in Paraíba, Brazil. The test population consisted of 51 volunteers, subdivided into three groups. To elicit anxiety, the Simulated Public Speaking (SPS) method was used. Physiological measures were assessed at specific phases during the experiment using appropriate equipment. Psychological measures of anxiety were assessed using the Trait-State Anxiety Inventory (IDATE) and the Analog Smoke Scale (HAS). EO was administered by nebulization. The experiment was developed in individual sessions and consolidated to four phases. The results demonstrated that the test subjects in the groups that were given the EO maintained controlled anxiety levels during SPS, when compared to the Control Group (no treatment). Subjects who used the EO also maintained levels of &quo...
Proceedings of MOL2NET 2016, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Sciences, 2nd edition, 2017
Inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa B kinase beta subunit (IKK-B) and extracellular signal-regulate... more Inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa B kinase beta subunit (IKK-B) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1 (ERK1) are two proteins involved in cytokine intracellular signaling pathways, which have a great importance due to their anti-inflammatory role. In this work, from the ChemBL database were obtained 775 and 48 structures with activity against IKK-B (CHEMBL1991) and ERK1 (CHEMBL3385) respectively. The compounds were classified using values of pIC50, presenting a range of 4.29 (from 5.01 to 9.30) for IKK-B and 3.10 (From 5.05 to 8.15) for ERK-1. From SMILES codes, two-dimensional (2D) structures were generated in Standardizer and after calculated 1064 two-dimensional molecular descriptors in Dragon 7 software. Obtained results were imported to Knime 3.1.0 software. All variables were submitted to autoscaling and after were partitioned to generate two groups, a training group composed by the 80% of the whole molecules set and a test group composed by the remaining 20%. (Q)SAR models was performed using a Random Forest (RF) algorithm. Models were evaluated through cross validation (leave-one-out), Q 2 LOO = 0.69 and 0.66 as well as external test, Q 2 ext = 0.74 and 0.58 for IKK-B and ERK1 respectively. Finally, pIC50 value of 179 benzylisoquinoline alkaloids were predicted in the (Q)SAR models found 4 compound with the highest activity for each one protein studied.
Femoral artery pseudoaneurysm associated with arteriovenous fistula is a complication of endovasc... more Femoral artery pseudoaneurysm associated with arteriovenous fistula is a complication of endovascular interventional procedures. However, no cases have been described in which both lesions occur as the result of trauma surgery and specifically that they are side effects to the placement of a gamma nail in the femur with a distal locking screw. We describe the case of a patient who presented femoral artery pseudoaneurysm concomitant with arteriovenous fistula, in which there were no suspicious clinical signs. The diagnosis was established using computed tomography, confirmed by arteriography and treated with the placement of metallic coils.
Cissampelos sympodialis is a plant to northeastern Brazil region used by populace for treating di... more Cissampelos sympodialis is a plant to northeastern Brazil region used by populace for treating diseases respiratory. Several studies have shown that the ethanol extract of the leaves have immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory activities. The infusion is an ancient popular technique widely used in traditional medicine using as extracting means just hot water. This study aims to investigate the acute toxicological potential administering a dose of 2000mg/kg in Rattus norvegicus combined with in silico study of 117 alkaloids present in Cissampelos genre. In silico, 5 we can determine which molecules have a high toxicity (21, 8, 93, 32 and 88) and low toxicity (57, 77, 28, 25 and 67) and their percentage metabolizing liver. The toxicological evaluation in vivo showed that there was a decrease in water consumption in males only and feed intake in both sexes. However, these numbers were not statistically sufficient to change the weight gain of the animals. As for the biochemical paramete...
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