Social technology of mobilizations: identity and participation in the management of communitybased museums

O objetivo deste artigo é propor novas estratégias de gestão para iniciativas museológicas comunitárias. Consideramos a participação e a identidade territorial como forças essenciais desse tipo de iniciativas, permitindo o desenvolvimento de processos de gestão mais dinâmicos e territorializados. O resultado da pesquisa é a ‘Tecnologia Social das Mobilizações’ (TMob), composta por quatro mobilizações estratégicas e integradas de forma orgânica (mobilização cultural, mobilização museológica técnica, organizacional e interorganizacional). Fruto de pesquisa qualitativa, análise documental e experiências de museus dentro e fora do Brasil, a TMob busca ser útil para líderes comunitários, empreendedores socioculturais, gestores do setor público, promovendo a proliferação e o florescimento de museus que desencadeiem novos padrões de desenvolvimento e sociedades mais equitativas.The purpose of this paper is to propose strategies for community-based museum initiatives. Thus, we assume participation and territorial identity as key strengths of this type of initiative, allowing the development of more dynamic and territorialized management processes. The research’s result is the ‘Social Technology of Mobilizations’ (TMob), composed by four strategic and organically integrated mobilizations (cultural mobilization, Museology-technical, - organizational and – interorganizational mobilizations). Based on qualitative research, document analysis and museums experiences, inside Brazil and abroad, the TMob seeks to be relevant to community leaders, sociocultural entrepreneurs, and the public managers, fostering the proliferation and flourishing of museums that trigger new patters of inclusive development and egalitarian societies

Intensity level for exercise training in fibromyalgia by using mathematical models

Background: It has not been assessed before whether mathematical models described in the literature for prescriptions of exercise can be used for fibromyalgia syndrome patients. the objective of this paper was to determine how age-predicted heart rate formulas can be used with fibromyalgia syndrome populations as well as to find out which mathematical models are more accurate to control exercise intensity.Methods: A total of 60 women aged 18-65 years with fibromyalgia syndrome were included; 32 were randomized to walking training at anaerobic threshold. Age-predicted formulas to maximum heart rate (220 minus age and 208 minus 0.7 x age) were correlated with achieved maximum heart rate (HRMax) obtained by spiroergometry. Subsequently, six mathematical models using heart rate reserve (HRR) and age-predicted HRMax formulas were studied to estimate the intensity level of exercise training corresponding to heart rate at anaerobic threshold (HRAT) obtained by spiroergometry. Linear and nonlinear regression models were used for correlations and residues analysis for the adequacy of the models.Results: Age-predicted HRMax and HRAT formulas had a good correlation with achieved heart rate obtained in spiroergometry (r = 0.642; p < 0.05). for exercise prescription in the anaerobic threshold intensity, the percentages were 52.2-60.6% HRR and 75.5-80.9% HRMax. Formulas using HRR and the achieved HRMax showed better correlation. Furthermore, the percentages of HRMax and HRR were significantly higher for the trained individuals (p < 0.05).Conclusion: Age-predicted formulas can be used for estimating HRMax and for exercise prescriptions in women with fibromyalgia syndrome. Karnoven's formula using heart rate achieved in ergometric test showed a better correlation. for the prescription of exercises in the threshold intensity, 52% to 60% HRR or 75% to 80% HRMax must be used in sedentary women with fibromyalgia syndrome and these values are higher and must be corrected for trained patients.Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilUniv Fed Espirito Santo, Vitoria, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilWeb of Scienc

Epidemiology of dermatophytoses in 31 municipalities of the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina: A 6-year study

Background No reliable data are available in the province of Buenos Aires regarding the frequency of dermatophytoses and other fungal diseases. The distribution of the clinical forms and the species involved are also unknown. Aims To present the data collected by the laboratories participating in the Mycology Network of the province of Buenos Aires (MNPBA) from a retrospective epidemiological survey on dermatophytoses. Methods A descriptive and exploratory analysis was performed on the cases of dermatophytoses gathered between 2002 and 2007 by the Mycology Network of the province of Buenos Aires. Results Of the 3966 dermatophytosis cases reported by 41 laboratories in 31 municipalities, more than a half occurred in three highly populated urban municipalities. The male:female ratio was 1:1.5. The most frequent clinical form was tinea unguium, diagnosed in 904 cases (51.83%), followed by tinea capitis (19.32%), tinea corporis (15.19%), tinea pedis (6.77%), tinea cruris (3.73%), and tinea manuum (2.18%). The species involved was identified in 1368 (33.49%) cases. Trichophyton rubrum was the most common species, with a frequency of 42.03%. An association was found between urban municipalities and T. rubrum or the Trichophyton mentagrophytes complex. Conclusions Results from the MNPBA survey provide valuable information that should enable further interventions to be designed in order to prevent and control the disease.UIQA -Unidade de Investigação Química Ambientalinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Impacto inicial da órtese para polegar em botoeira

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the use of a static positioning orthesis for boutonnière deformity on the thumb. METHODS: Twenty women aged between 25 and 74 years old were included in the study. They were distributed at random into a control group and a group using orthesis. Pinch and Jamar's dynamometers, Pain Visual Scale and O'Connor's Functional Evaluation were applied to all patients. Wilcoxon's, Mann Whitney's and Scheffe's tests were used for the statistical analysis. RESULTS: After 30 days in the intra-group analysis, there was functional improvement, evaluated by O'Connor's test in 40% of the controls and 70% of these patients using orthesis. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in any of the evaluated parameters. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that orthesis is beneficial to the functional improvement; the tested model was comfortable and well accepted by patients. Nevertheless, subsequent studies of longer duration and including more subjects are needed.OBJETIVO: avaliar o uso de uma órtese estática de posicionamento para a deformidade em botoeira no polegar. MÉTODOS: foram incluídas mulheres com idade entre 25 e 74 anos e distribuídas de modo aleatório em grupo controle ou grupo usando órteses. Os instrumentos de avaliação utilizados foram os dinamômetros Pinch e Jamar, a escala visual de dor e o teste funcional de O'Connor. Na análise estatística foram utilizados os testes de Wilcoxon, de Mann Whitney e de Scheffe. RESULTADOS: após 30 dias, na análise intragrupo houve uma melhora funcional, como medido pelo teste de O'Connor, em 40% do controle e 70% dos pacientes que usaram órteses. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos em nenhum dos parâmetros avaliados. CONCLUSÕES: esses resultados sugerem que a órtese é benéfica na melhora funcional e o modelo testado foi confortável e bem tolerado pelos pacientes. Porém, é necessário um estudo subseqüente, mais extenso e incluindo maior número de pacientes.UNIFESP-EPMUNIFESP-EPM Rheumatology Rehabilitation SectionUNIFESP, EPM, Rheumatology Rehabilitation SectionSciEL

Miocárdio remodelado después de grandes infartos en ratas convierte potenciación post-pausa en disminucion de la fuerza

BACKGROUND: Post-rest contraction (PRC) of cardiac muscle provides indirect information about the intracellular calcium handling. OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to study the behavior of PRC, and its underlying mechanisms, in rats with myocardial infarction. METHODS: Six weeks after coronary occlusion, the contractility of papillary muscles (PM) obtained from sham-operated (C, n=17), moderate infarcted (MMI, n=10) and large infarcted (LMI, n=14) rats was evaluated, following rest intervals of 10 to 60 seconds before and after incubation with lithium chloride (Li+) substituting sodium chloride or ryanodine (Ry). Protein expression of SR Ca(2+)-ATPase (SERCA2), Na+/Ca2+ exchanger (NCX), phospholamban (PLB) and phospho-Ser(16)-PLB were analyzed by Western blotting. RESULTS: MMI exhibited reduced PRC potentiation when compared to C. Opposing the normal potentiation for C, post-rest decays of force were observed in LMI muscles. In addition, Ry blocked PRC decay or potentiation observed in LMI and C; Li+ inhibited NCX and converted PRC decay to potentiation in LMI. Although MMI and LMI presented decreased SERCA2 (72±7% and 47±9% of Control, respectively) and phospho-Ser16-PLB (75±5% and 46±11%, respectively) protein expression, overexpression of NCX (175±20%) was only observed in LMI muscles. CONCLUSION: Our results showed, for the first time ever, that myocardial remodeling after MI in rats may change the regular potentiation to post-rest decay by affecting myocyte Ca(2+) handling proteins.FUNDAMENTO: La Contracción pos pausa (CPP) del músculo cardíaco provee informaciones indirectas sobre la manejo del calcio intracelular. OBJETIVO: Nuestro objetivo fue estudiar el comportamiento de la CPP y sus mecanismos subyacentes en Ratas con infarto de miocardio. MÉTODOS: Seis semanas después de la oclusión coronaria, la contractilidad de los Músculos Papilares (MP) obtenidos a partir de Ratas sometidos a falsa cirurgia (C, n = 17), con infarto moderado (MMI, n = 10) y gran infarto (LMI, n = 14), fue evaluada después de pausas de estímulos de 10 a 60 segundos antes y después de la incubación con cloruro de litio (Li+) en substitución del cloruro de sodio o rianodina (Ry). La expresión proteica de SR Ca(2+)-ATPasa (SERCA2), intercambiador Na+/Ca2+ (NCX), fosfolamban (PLB) y fosfo-Ser (16)-PLB fue analizada por Western blotting. RESULTADOS: Los Ratas MMI presentaron potenciación de CPP reducida en comparación a los Ratas C. En oposición a la potenciación normal para Ratas C, fueron observadas decaimientos de fuerza post-reposo en los músculos de Ratas LMI. Además de eso, la Ry bloqueó la decaimiento o potenciación de PRC observada en Ratas LMI y C; el Li+ inhibió el NCX y convirtió la decaimiento en potenciación de CPP en Ratas LMI. Aunque los Ratas MMI y LMI hayan presentado disminución en el SERCA2 (72 ± 7% y 47 ± 9% de Ratas control, respectivamente) y expresión proteica de fosfo-Ser16-PLB (75 ± 5% y 46 ± 11%, respectivamente), la superexpresión del NCX (175 ± 20%) sólo fue observada en los músculos de Ratas LMI. CONCLUSIÓN: Nuestros resultados mostraron, por primera vez, que el remodelado miocárdico post-IAM en Ratas puede cambiar la potenciación regular para decaimiento post-reposo, afectando las proteínas de manejo del Ca(2+) en miocitos.FUNDAMENTO: A Contração Pós-Repouso (CPR) do músculo cardíaco fornece informações indiretas sobre a manipulação de cálcio intracelular. OBJETIVO: Nosso objetivo foi estudar o comportamento da CPR e seus mecanismos subjacentes em camundongos com infarto do miocárdio. MÉTODOS: Seis semanas após a oclusão coronariana, a contratilidade dos Músculos Papilares (MP) obtidos a partir de camundongos submetidos à cirurgia sham (C, n = 17), com infarto moderado (MMI, n = 10) e grande infarto (LMI, n = 14), foi avaliada após intervalos de repouso de 10 a 60 segundos antes e depois da incubação com cloreto de lítio (Li+) em substituição ao cloreto de sódio ou rianodina (Ry). A expressão proteica de SR Ca(2+)-ATPase (SERCA2), trocador Na+/Ca2+ (NCX), fosfolambam (PLB) e fosfo-Ser (16)-PLB foi analisada por Western blotting. RESULTADOS: Os camundongos MMI apresentaram potenciação de CPR reduzida em comparação aos camundongos C. Em oposição à potenciação normal para camundongos C, foram observadas degradações de força pós-repouso nos músculos de camundongos LMI. Além disso, a Ry bloqueou a degradação ou potenciação de PRC observada em camundongos LMI e C; o Li+ inibiu o NCX e converteu a degradação em potenciação de CPR em camundongos LMI. Embora os camundongos MMI e LMI tenham apresentado diminuição no SERCA2 (72 ± 7% e 47 ± 9% de camundongos controle, respectivamente) e expressão protéica de fosfo-Ser16-PLB (75 ± 5% e 46 ± 11%, respectivamente), a superexpressão do NCX (175 ± 20%) só foi observada nos músculos de camundongos LMI. CONCLUSÃO: Nossos resultados mostraram, pela primeira vez, que a remodelação miocárdica pós-IAM em camundongos pode mudar a potenciação regular para degradação pós-repouso, afetando as proteínas de manipulação de Ca(2+) em miócitos.Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Divisão de Cardiologia Departamento de MedicinaUniversidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Departamento de PsicologiaUniversidade de São Paulo Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Departamento de Psicologia e BiofísicaUniversidade Federal do Espírito Santo Departamento de Ciências PsicológicasUNIFESP, Divisão de Cardiologia Depto. de MedicinaUNIFESP, Depto. de PsicologiaSciEL

Posttranslational mechanisms associated with reduced NHE3 activity in adult vs. young prehypertensive SHR

Crajoinas RO, Lessa LMA, Carraro-Lacroix LR, Davel APC, Pacheco BPM, Rossoni LV, Malnic G, Girardi ACC. Posttranslational mechanisms associated with reduced NHE3 activity in adult vs. young prehypertensive SHR. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 299:F872-F881, 2010. First published July 14, 2010; doi:10.1152/ajprenal.00654.2009.-Abnormalities in renal proximal tubular (PT) sodium transport play an important role in the pathophysiology of essential hypertension. the Na(+)/H(+) exchanger isoform 3 (NHE3) represents the major route for sodium entry across the apical membrane of renal PT cells. We therefore aimed to assess in vivo NHE3 transport activity and to define the molecular mechanisms underlying NHE3 regulation before and after development of hypertension in the spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR). NHE3 function was measured as the rate of bicarbonate reabsorption by means of in vivo stationary microperfusion in PT from young prehypertensive SHR (Y-SHR; 5-wk-old), adult SHR (A-SHR; 14-wk-old), and age-matched Wistar Kyoto (WKY) rats. We found that NHE3-mediated PT bicarbonate reabsorption was reduced with age in the SHR (1.08 +/- 0.10 vs. 0.41 +/- 0.04 nmol/cm(2)xs), while it was increased in the transition from youth to adulthood in the WKY rat (0.59 +/- 0.05 vs. 1.26 +/- 0.11 nmol/cm(2)xs). Higher NHE3 activity in the Y-SHR compared with A-SHR was associated with a predominant microvilli confinement and a lower ratio of phosphorylated NHE3 at serine-552 to total NHE3 (P-NHE3/total). After development of hypertension, P-NHE3/total increased and NHE3 was retracted out of the microvillar microdomain along with the regulator dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPPIV). Collectively, our data suggest that the PT is playing a role in adapting to the hypertension in the SHR. the molecular mechanisms of this adaptation possibly include an increase of P-NHE3/total and a redistribution of the NHE3-DPPIV complex from the body to the base of the PT microvilli, both predicted to decrease sodium reabsorption.Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)Univ São Paulo, Sch Med, Heart Inst InCor, BR-05403900 São Paulo, BrazilUniv São Paulo, Inst Biomed Sci, Dept Physiol & Biophys, BR-05403900 São Paulo, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Dept Physiol, São Paulo, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Dept Physiol, São Paulo, BrazilWeb of Scienc

Gestão de organizações culturais: perspectivas, singularidades e paradoxo como horizonte teórico

Research on the management of cultural organizations is increasingly gaining interest as we recognize the symbolic and material contributions of the creative economy to the development of contemporary societies. However, we lack an integrated and robust vision of such management, a vision based on a clear characterization of the field and its singularities. This article aims to characterize the academic production on the management of cultural organizations and outline a fruitful conceptual-theoretical horizon to stimulate future research. The methodology is based on a systematic review of academic production published in national and international databases. The analysis of the literature revealed the emergence of three categories: the perspectives about the central issues of the research on cultural organizations (from the technical-operational and political viewpoints), these organizations’ singularities (hypersensitivity, hypertension, and hyper-uncertainty), and the paradox as a crucial theoretical-conceptual axis to increase knowledge of cultural organizations. The results provide an agenda for future research based on the concept of paradox.Cada vez más, la investigación sobre la gestión de las organizaciones culturales se destaca al reconocer las contribuciones simbólicas y materiales de la economía creativa al desarrollo de las sociedades contemporáneas. Sin embargo, necesitamos una visión integrada y robusta de esta gestión basada en una clara caracterización del campo y sus singularidades. El propósito de este artículo es caracterizar la producción académica sobre la gestión de las organizaciones culturales y trazar un horizonte conceptual-teórico fructífero para estimular futuras investigaciones. La metodología se basa en una revisión sistemática de publicaciones académicas en bases de datos nacionales e internacionales. Los resultados de la investigación incluyen el desarrollo de categorías que integran la producción académica, que se encuentran en forma de perspectivas de análisis (técnico-operativas y políticas) y singularidades (hipersensibilidad, hipertensión e hiperincertidumbre) de las organizaciones culturales. Los resultados proporcionan una agenda para futuras investigaciones basadas en el concepto de paradoja.Cada vez mais, as pesquisas sobre a gestão de organizações culturais se destacam, à medida que reconhecemos as contribuições simbólicas e materiais da economia criativa para o desenvolvimento das sociedades contemporâneas. Contudo, carecemos de uma visão integrada e robusta dessa gestão, baseada numa caracterização clara do campo e de suas singularidades. O objetivo deste artigo é descrever a produção acadêmica sobre gestão de organizações culturais e demarcar um horizonte conceitual-teórico fecundo para estimular a pesquisa futura. A metodologia é baseada numa revisão sistemática de produções acadêmicas publicadas nas bases de dados nacionais e internacionais. Os resultados da pesquisa incluem a elaboração de três categorias integradoras da produção acadêmica: perspectivas sobre questões centrais na pesquisa sobre organizações culturais (técnico-operacional e política), as singularidades dessas organizações (hipersensibilidade, hipertensão e hiperincerteza) e o paradoxo como um eixo teórico-conceitual crucial para melhorar o conhecimento sobre as organizações culturais. Os resultados propõem uma agenda para pesquisas futuras com base no conceito de paradoxo

Estratégia como prática em indústrias criativas: passado e futuro da produção acadêmica

Strategy as practice is increasingly expanding and consolidating in management research. Although there are still few studies on the creative industries, strategy as practice has significant potential for growth and contribution in this field. This article systematically reviews academic production on strategy as practice in the creative industries. The review identified, selected, and analyzed academic publications, supporting the classification of the main methodological approaches used and the theoretical categorization of relevance, conceptions, absences, and challenges in research on strategy as practice in the creative industries. Other research results involve the discussion of cross-contributions between these fields of knowledge and perspectives for renewing the future of their academic production.La estrategia como práctica se expande y consolida cada vez más en la investigación sobre administración. Aunque todavía hay pocos estudios sobre las industrias creativas, la estrategia como práctica tiene un importante potencial de crecimiento y contribución en este campo. Este artículo consiste en una revisión sistemática de la producción académica sobre la estrategia como práctica en las industrias creativas. La revisión identificó, seleccionó y analizó publicaciones académicas que apoyan la clasificación de los principales abordajes metodológicos utilizados, así como la categorización teórica de relevancia, concepciones, ausencias y desafíos en la investigación sobre estrategia como práctica en las industrias creativas. Otros resultados de la investigación implican la discusión de contribuciones cruzadas entre estos campos de conocimiento y perspectivas para renovar el futuro de su producción académica. A estratégia como prática se expande e consolida, cada vez mais, nas pesquisas em administração. Embora ainda dispomos de raros estudos desenvolvidos nas indústrias criativas, a estratégia como prática apresenta um significativo potencial de crescimento e contribuição nesse campo. Este artigo consiste em uma revisão sistemática da produção acadêmica sobre estratégia como prática no campo das indústrias criativas. A revisão identificou, selecionou e analisou publicações acadêmicas, sustentando a classificação das principais abordagens metodológicas utilizadas, bem como a categorização teórica sobre relevâncias, concepções, ausências e desafios na pesquisa sobre estratégia como prática nas indústrias criativas. Outros resultados da pesquisa envolvem a discussão de contribuições cruzadas entre esses campos do conhecimento e de perspectivas para renovar o futuro de sua produção acadêmica

Improvisação organizacional: desafios e perspectivas para o ensino-aprendizagem em administração

Organizational improvisation has been researched for over 30 years as it emphasizes the importance of improving the practice of managers and leaders dealing with unpredictability, increasingly stressed in contemporary times. An updated view of academic production in organizational improvisation is necessary, and a reflection on integrating it in management education. This research aims to systematize the advances in academic production on organizational improvisation and discuss its integration in management education. The research methodology consists of a systematic survey of academic production. The research results include: (a) a set of actual relevances and themes related to organizational improvisation, (b) a discussion about the importance of organizational improvisation for management education research, and (c) a set of educational approaches, barriers, and perspectives that help research and future practices to better integrate improvisation in management teaching and learning. The main contribution of this research is to inaugurate a new research orientation: the teaching-learning of organizational improvisation.La improvisación organizacional ha sido investigada durante más de 30 años, ya que enfatiza la importancia de sofisticar la práctica de gestores y líderes ante la imprevisibilidad cada vez más marcada en la actualidad. Necesitamos una visión más actualizada de la producción en improvisación organizacional, así como una reflexión sobre cómo integrarla en la formación de los directivos. El objetivo de esta investigación es sistematizar los avances en la producción académica sobre la improvisación organizacional y discutir su integración en la enseñanza-aprendizaje de la Administración. La metodología de investigación consiste en un relevamiento sistemático de la producción académica. Los resultados de la investigación son: (a) un conjunto de puntos relevantes y temas relacionados con la improvisación organizacional, (b) una discusión sobre la importancia de la improvisación organizacional para la investigación en enseñanza-aprendizaje en Administración, (c) un conjunto de enfoques, barreras y perspectivas educativos que ayudan a las investigaciones y prácticas futuras a integrar mejor la improvisación en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje en Administración. El principal aporte de esta investigación es inaugurar una nueva orientación investigadora: la enseñanza-aprendizaje de la improvisación organizacional.A improvisação organizacional é pesquisada há mais de 30 anos, pois ressalta a importância de sofisticar a prática de gestores e líderes frente às imprevisibilidades cada vez mais marcadas na contemporaneidade. Carecemos de uma visão mais atualizada da produção em improvisação organizacional e de uma reflexão sobre de que modo integrá-la na formação do gestor. O objetivo desta pesquisa é sistematizar os avanços na produção acadêmica acerca de improvisação organizacional e discutir sua integração no ensino-aprendizagem da administração. A metodologia de pesquisa consiste num levantamento sistemático da produção acadêmica. Os resultados da pesquisa fornecem um conjunto atualizado de relevâncias e temáticas relacionadas à improvisação organizacional, uma discussão sobre a importância da improvisação organizacional para a pesquisa em ensino-aprendizagem em administração e um conjunto de abordagens educacionais, barreiras e perspectivas que ajudam pesquisas e práticas futuras a melhor integrar a improvisação no ensino-aprendizagem em administração. A principal contribuição deste estudo é inaugurar uma nova orientação de pesquisa: o ensino-aprendizagem da improvisação organizacional

Effect of electrical stimulation of carcasses from Dorper sheep with two permanent incisors on the consumer acceptance of mutton: review article

The inconsistency in the eating quality characteristics of meats, predominantly tenderness, is probably the most critical problem faced by the meat industry worldwide. Consumers consider tenderness to be the single most important component of meat quality. An alternative method for increasing meat tenderness may exist in the form of electrical stimulation of the carcass shortly following slaughter. The aim of this research was to study the effect of electrical stimulation on the consumer acceptance of, preference for and consumption intent regarding mutton of the recently introduced class-AB sheep carcasses (carcasses from sheep with one to two permanent incisors) in South Africa. A total of 22 wethers of class-AB, weighing between 45 and 50 kg, was selected from a homogeneous group of Dorpers. Carcasses were divided into two groups, one was electrically stimulated (0.4 amp/h for 45 sec) and the other group not stimulated. Samples of the left M. longissimus thoracis et lumborum of both groups were oven roasted and a consumer panel evaluated the acceptability of the mutton regarding certain sensory characteristics. Three consumer sensory tests, namely the hedonic rating of the acceptability of each sensory attribute, a preference test and a food action rating test, were conducted in sequence. The acceptability of the juiciness, tenderness, flavour and overall acceptability were not significantly influenced by the electrical stimulation of carcasses. Samples from both the electrically stimulated and non-stimulated carcasses were highly acceptable to consumers. No significant differences in preference or percentage cooking losses were obtained. The present results indicate that electrical stimulation of class-AB carcasses did not have a significant influence on the consumer's acceptance of, nor consumption intent towards the class-AB mutton. This study shows that consumers revealed a positive attitude by declaring their intention to eat samples from both electrically stimulated and non-electrically stimulated carcasses once a week. Moreover, the variation in shear force values of meat samples from the electrically stimulated group was less compared to that of the non-stimulated group, indicating that electrical stimulation can successfully be applied to reduce the variation in tenderness within the class-AB mutton. Keywords: Class AB-mutton, Electrical stimulation, Consumer acceptance, Tenderness South African Journal of Animal Science Vol.33(3) 2003: 206-21