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The Aztecs' Huehuetlatolli: "discourse" and education by tradition

2023-06-03T15:41:25-03:00

Current paper shows that the role of ‘ritual discourses’, cultivated within families and schools in the Spanish pre-conquest Aztec society, was the formation of warriors, clerics and Aztec power-ridden people according to the requirements of the period. The ancient discourses or Huehuetlatolli, one of the first educational models developed on the American continente, are analysed as na oral heritage of a far-gone past which should be preserved and transmitted to future generations as received. Imbued with social, political, cultural and educational issues, these oratory artifacts are importante didactic and pedagogical manifestations which made their appearance in the works of the first European missionaries who adapted and employed them in the missionary process and in the chronicles and reports of the Conquest and Colonization periods. The huehuetlatolli are a witness of a society which had clearly in mind the type of person it wanted to form.

The construction of teaching knowledge from the perspective of the history and philosophy of science

2023-06-07T21:47:51-03:00

The History and Philosophy of Science (HFC) can help in understanding the role of science and evidence-based research in the metascientific dimension. To this end, this text aims to analyze the relevance of HFC as the construction of knowledge necessary for the training of science/chemistry teachers, through the curricula of teacher training courses. The research was carried out in a federal public institution, located in the southeast of Goiás. Thus, we opted, in this text, for qualitative research, with an exploratory approach, with documentary procedures, through bibliographic mapping in Course Pedagogical Projects (PPCs). From the analysis of the PPCs, the teaching staff and the pedagogical approaches that make up the curriculum, we realize that the view on the importance of HFC for the training of future chemistry teachers is still restricted, as well as the contributions of this field of knowledge in the courses of chemistry teacher training.

Systematic intimidation (bullying) in schools: public policies and pedagogical practices

2023-06-06T10:16:52-03:00

This paper presents the main public policies and some pedagogical practices carried out by schools in the state of Paraná regarding systemic intimidation (bullying) after a tragedy in a high school. In a peaceful city in the countryside of Paraná, two armed teenagers entered their high school and shot at their classmates, having as a justification the actions of bullying practiced against them. Thus, we sought to investigate the work developed in the schools of this city, after the attack, that aimed at preventing and tackling the issue of systematic intimidation (bullying) through qualified listening and the analysis of narratives of the educators of these institutions. This research is endorsed by the Ethical Committee and guided by a qualitative methodology, having semi-structured interviews as a data collection instrument. The theoretical background is based in the studies of Fante (2005), Antunes and Zuin (2008), and Crochick and Crochick (2017). Results point out that bullying is recurrent, even when there are affirmative actions in the institutions.

Bibliometrics on the use of chemical and biological fungicides for corn cultivation

2023-06-06T16:12:02-03:00

This article aims to carry out a bibliometric survey of scientific works related to chemical and biological control of fungi in maize crops, highlighting the importance of using biological control in cleaner and more sustainable production. The search was carried out on Google Scholar, based on the keywords: “"chemical fungicide" + "maize"" and ""biological fungicide" + "maize"". It was observed that chemical control, as the traditional method, had 65 publications, 11 of which were selected (based on the abstract), whereas biological control brought 25 publications and 12 were selected, realizing that biological control is gaining each time more space, especially in integrated use with chemical control, due to environmental, economic and sustainable aspects. It should be noted that clean and organic production is increasingly gaining ground in the control of pests in corn, contributing to the environment.

Feasibility of producing a liquid additive derived from basalt powder for use in the foliar biofertilizer industry

2023-06-06T21:28:04-03:00

The present work aims to evaluate the technical feasibility of using basalt powder in the form of a liquid suspension for agriculture. The study was conducted in different research environments according to their stages and specific objectives, which are as follows: Unochapecó Soil Laboratory; IBRA-SP Laboratory and the UPF Laboratory (Passo Fundo/RS). The concentrations of basalt rock dust in liquid thermal dilution of organic solution were outlined in a factorial scheme (2x3), with Factor A corresponding to Thermal dilution (ºC) and Factor B being the fraction of basalt dust (g), with 4 replications, totaling 24 plots. The response variables analyzed were: N; P2O5; K2O; Here; mg; S; Zn; Ass; Mn; B; Co; Mo and Fe. The collected data were submitted to descriptive and inferential analysis through the variance by the F test (P≤0.05) and the differences between the means were compared by the Tukey test (P≤0.05). When analyzing statistically in an inferential and descriptive way, the proposed methodology is considered technically efficient for the extraction of macro and micronutrients present in the basalt powder, with emphasis on the hot dilution with 100 ml of solute and 50g of basalt powder.

Sociodemographic and behavioral factors influencing adherence to the HPV vaccine: an integrative review

2023-06-07T00:12:46-03:00

The study aimed to correlate factors influencing the adherence and prevalence of vaccination against HPV. This is an integrative review using the SciELO and PubMed platforms as a data source. 15 articles that answered the research question were selected. Studies point out that female gender, younger age within the target audience and adequate level of knowledge are predictors of greater adherence to vaccination, on the other hand, urban centers with a larger population and greater income inequality showed less acceptance. It can be said that numerous environmental and sociodemographic factors directly interfere with the vaccination of adolescents against HPV.

The influence of religiosity on health care guidelines: perceptions of quilombola adolescents

2023-06-06T23:18:11-03:00

The study aimed to understand the perception of quilombola adolescents about the influence of religiosity on the health care guidelines received. This is a qualitative descriptive study in a quilombola community located in the state of Bahia, Brazil. A semi-structured interview was used as a data collection technique with twenty-two adolescents linked or not to a religious institution and who were residents of the quilombola community. Religiosity presented itself as a possible influencing factor in health care guidelines in an ambiguous way, while at the same time it presents itself as a protective factor, it as a religious institutional phenomenon tends to influence negatively, silencing some necessary guidelines for adolescents, such as the guidance on sexuality for this phase of life.

miRNAs activate mitochondrial energy metabolism: a narrative view

2023-06-07T17:52:08-03:00

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding single-stranded RNA molecules that participate in the repression of translation or degradation of messenger RNA. miRNAs play a significant role in cellular regulatory mechanisms and have been implicated in numerous pathological processes. However, research indicates the presence of miRNAs in mitochondria called mitomiRs originating from mitochondrial DNA, with direct action on genes encoding proteins and enzymes that participate in mitochondrial function. The mitochondrial localization of miRNAs has gained relevance since it was observed that mitomiR populations are modified throughout the cell cycle. Currently, miRNAs are known to act in several biological processes, including being considered key to better understand several processes that lead to ATP production as well as mitochondrial dysfunctions. Thus, the objective of this review is to narrate the molecular mechanisms of miRNAs actions in mitochondrial energy pathway.

Flavonoids activated signaling pathways of mitochondrial biogenesis

2023-06-07T17:45:13-03:00

The signaling pathways regulated by mitochondria involve among others, the intrinsic apoptotic pathway, calcium homeostasis and reactive oxygen species signaling, and ATP synthesis. The aim of this review is to narrate the importance of flavanoids (e.g., flavones, flavones, flavonols, flavonols-3-ols, anthocyanidins and isoflavones) in mitochondrial biogenesis. Therefore, the induction of mitochondrial biogenesis can be stimulated by nutrition by stimulating pathways that are responsible for activating certain kinases such as AMPK, p38 MAPK and Sirtuin 1, thereby signaling the expression of PGC-1α the conductor of mitochondrial biogenesis.

The Itacoatiara Archaeological Site, Ingá, PB, Brazil: main physical characteristics and tourist potential

2023-06-03T16:43:06-03:00

The Itacoatiara Archaeological Site, located in the geographical area of the municipality of Ingá (7°16′ S, 35° 36' W and 163 m), in the intermediate region of Campina Grande, PB, is the main monument of indigenous tradition, with engravings and cave inscriptions. Given the importance of this historical heritage, a diagnosis of the main characteristics and potential of archaeological tourism was made, with these determinations being the main objectives. The methodological procedures consisted of applying a semi-structured questionnaire, with questions related to the social profile, evaluation of public management, tourist attractions, among others, in addition to documentary data. The main results indicated that the referred archaeological site is constituted by a group of rocky panels, with mysterious characters. Tourist activities are managed by the Municipal Secretary of Tourism and there is little participation by society. Engraved inscriptions show that it was an unusual place, although it required investment in improving transport infrastructure, signage, accommodation, tourist routes, in order to encourage archaeological and cultural tourism, with rock engravings.

Computational thinking and creativity: interrelationships with problem solving

2023-06-02T18:47:05-03:00

The present work is the report of a research, using the EPECREL methodology developed by the Educational Technology Study Group – GETEC-EDU of the Postgraduate Program in Teaching Natural Sciences and Mathematics at FURB, with the objective of developing a methodology for Teaching Computational Thinking using Free Educational Robotics (EPECREL). This methodology was thought and developed to be applied in a transdisciplinary and multireferential environment and has its reference in Ausubel's theory of Assimilation and in Vygotsky. The EPECREL methodology makes use of Free Educational Robotics (REL) as a potentially significant material for the insertion of mathematical contents in a more practical and less abstract way, which is used for the construction of mathematical concepts and technological artifacts. In this context, we try to understand how to use RE as a way of acquiring references.

The challenges in the process of providing support to women victims of violence

2023-06-07T11:35:51-03:00

Violence against women is seen as a multi-causal phenomenon that has its origin in relations of power and submission. Today, violence is considered a serious public health problem and with that, we need health professionals, in the case of the present research, psychology, an effective, humanized and empathic intervention and reception. This research had as general objective to analyze the curricular formation of the professional of psychology, inserted in the public services of attention to health, in relation to the integral attendance to the woman victim of violence. A qualitative research was carried out, as data collection methods we used the semi-structured interview, while for data analysis, content analysis was used. Six women psychology professionals from the health care network in the region of Cariri Ceará and the backlands of Pernambuco participated in the research. As a final result, we observed the absence, in the psychology training curricula, of the theme violence against women, a fact that contributes to the difficulty of professional practice.

The approach to spatial geometry in the mathematics textbook: BNCC in focus

2023-06-05T02:47:55-03:00

The present work focuses on an analysis of textbooks. This teaching tool was chosen due to its importance in the teaching and learning process in Brazilian schools. The goal is to verify the adequacy of mathematics textbooks to the competencies and abilities presented at BNCC, and it has as central research question: How do the textbooks of Mathematics address the content of Spatial Geometry and how is this content articulated in relation to the BNCC for effective learning in High School? It was sought to evaluate qualitatively, based on learning criteria required by the BNCC, the second-year high school textbook most commonly used by schools in the city of Camacari in Bahia, specifically in the chapters of Space Geometry. The textbook alone will not be able to sufficiently develop in the student all the necessary abilities and competences, much of the methodology used by the teacher.

Digital technologies in the teaching of sequences and progressions

2023-06-07T00:32:46-03:00

Currently, the use of mobile applications is inserted in several moments of our lives, including in the teaching of mathematics. In this scenario, this study aims to build a free mobile application that helps teaching sequences and progressions. As specific objectives, we seek to understand the use of TDICs and investigate the importance of the mobile application in the teaching of mathematics. For this, bibliographic and applied research were used according to the works of Silva and Menezes (2001) and Gerhardt and Silveira (2009). The main result was the creation of the free mobile application. Its use remained as a proposal to be implemented and therefore, the results will be obtained in future research. In this way, it is expected that teachers can expand their pedagogical practices with the use of this application.

New concepts among interpersonal ralationships in the work environment

2023-06-07T12:36:01-03:00

The aim of this study is to employ scientific research and a case study to acquire qualitative data and assess the impact of interpersonal relationships in the work environment. These associations have been so influential and wide-ranging that previously disassociated concepts have come to occupy a prominent place for the proper functioning of companies. In the past, the humanization of interpersonal relationships and ethical issues in the work environment were not considered by corporations, however, currently, there is a social demand that makes these principles an integral part of the image that the company wants to convey in relation to its services and products, investing in valuing its workforce, making the corporate environment healthier and more productive.

Comparison of four chemical restraint protocols in pacas

2023-06-07T09:56:59-03:00

Discussions about different anesthetic techniques designed for wild rodents, particularly neotropical species, are scarce in the literature. However, chemical restraint is required for management and medical procedures in these animals, due to their susceptibility to stress and their behavioral characteristics. This research evaluated quality and duration of chemical restraint of pacas (Cuniculus paca) using low doses of ketamine in association with xylazine (Group 1), xylazine and midazolam (Group 2), butorphanol and midazolam (Group 3), and azaperone and midazolam (Group 4). All doses were calculated by interspecific allometric scaling. In Group 1, recovery was disturbed and the moment of incapacity of manipulation occurred early. In Groups 2, 3 and 4, the duration of chemical restraint was higher. The best chemical restraint quality occurred in Group 2 (ketamine, xylazine and midazolam). Midazolam provided an extremely calm recovery, and afforded animals’ manipulation for prolonged time, even and after return of normal ambulation.

Identification and antimicrobial resistance profile in bacteria isolated from Brown Aracari (Pteroglossus castanotis australis) – case report

2023-06-07T10:17:13-03:00

Studies involving Brown Aracari (Pteroglossus castanotis australis) are scarce due to the difficulty in studying free-living species without human interference, the works available in the literature are generally on animals in captivity. Free-living wild birds can be considered reservoirs of microorganisms carrying bacterial multi-resistance, which can become a serious problem in terms of unique health. The aim of this study was to identify the microorganisms and evaluate the profile of resistance to conventional antimicrobials in a free-living Brown Aracari (P. c. australis) in a border region in the state of Paraná, Brazil.

T. Catappa confers an antioxidant effect to electrospun polyvinyl alcohol nanofibers

2023-06-07T10:32:05-03:00

In this study, the healing process of full-thickness skin wounds induced in Wistar rats (n = 75) was evaluated, divided into 5 treatments: negative control, PVA nanofiber film, and PVA nanofiber film added in concentrations of 3%, 6% and 10% with lyophilized extract of T. catappa. After euthanasia of 5 animals from each of the groups, at times 7, 14 and 21 days, samples were evaluated for the presence of oxidative stress markers reduced Glutathione (GSH) and levels of lipoperoxidation (LPO), and for the histological characteristics of tissues stained with hematoxylin-eosin and azan. The results showed that, in addition to remaining on the surface of the wounds for an acceptable period, the nanofiber membrane was able to deliver the extract of T. catappa to the bed of the treated wounds and, despite not producing statistically relevant histological changes, it was observed significant antioxidant effect by reducing LPO and increasing GSH in a dose dependent manner. Thus, it is concluded that the PVA nanofiber film associated with the T. catappa extract has an antioxidant effect and can assist in wound healing

Mastofauna assessment as a biodiversity preservation and conservation tool in the implementation of a sanitary landfill

2023-06-03T08:53:00-03:00

Human presence and changes on environment resulted in habitats reduction through insularization process on which ecosystems areas are fragmented in the middle of human development. On this sense the mammals identification can be an important tool on the environmental impacts evaluation or forecast of more suitable sites for development of human activities. Considering study importance to reduce environmental impacts the aim of this article was to carry out an assessment of mammalian fauna for a landfill implementation in Londrina city (Paraná state) considering the environmental impacts. The evaluation included visualization methods, footprints, traces of different species identified in study. The analysis will identify mitigation measures or indicate the impracticability of landfill activities considering the impacts on local species. On this study were evaluated the surrounding areas of Londrina, identified by the numbers 19, 24 and 28 which could be location alternatives for waste disposal. Presence of species on study area were obtained from field observations and occurrence records in direct and indirect evidence. Through the conservation aspects and lower environmental impacts, Area 28 was presented as the most suitable for development of landfill activities, since the diversity of mammals was rather low compared to areas 19 and 24.

Psychological care for men with a deviant sexual needs

2023-06-06T21:29:19-03:00

The sexual drive of men towards children and prepubescents is a public health problem. Thus, this paper aims to discuss the psychological care aimed at men, with deviant sexual wish from a pedophilic disorder, to expand their knowledge in relation to psychological practice in the mediation of subjective components in the practice of empathic clinical care. The method used in this research assumes the qualitative character of a literature review. The complexity of the pedophilic disorder to clinical intervention, associated with social stigma and ignorance, makes clinical treatment difficult for some psychology and health professionals. Psychotherapeutic treatment should be associated with psychiatric/drug treatment, whenever necessary. The psychological reception is a very important factor for creating the bond and dialogic process for conducting psychotherapy. In this way, the client can reflect on their desires, actions and develop more satisfying ways of relating without directed violence or intense psychological suffering.

Factors associated with adherence to pharmacological treatment by hypertensive patients

2023-06-06T10:34:23-03:00

Adherence to the pharmacological treatment of Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH) depends on factors associated with the patient and the public health system, and inadequate blood pressure levels are associated with the aggravation of diseases and other complications. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the factors associated with adherence to pharmacological treatment by hypertensive patients in the city of Montes Claros-MG. This is a cross-sectional and quantitative study with hypertensive individuals enrolled in Family Health Strategies (ESF) in the city of Montes Claros-MG. Data collection was performed using the Morisky-Green Test (TMG) and a sociodemographic form prepared by the researchers. The data obtained were tabulated in software, considering a statistical significance level above 95% (p<0.05). About 38% of patients without complete secondary education showed high adherence, while for those with complete secondary education, this value drops to 12.5%. In addition, 80% of the participants who used more than 2 antihypertensive drugs showed a medium-low adherence to hypertensive therapy.

Mental health and psychodrugs use among medical students

2023-06-07T13:10:26-03:00

Introduction: The emotions experienced by man on a daily basis and how they affect the human psychological is what determines the quality of the so-called mental health. This condition is related to complete physical, mental and social well-being and not just in the presence or absence of disease. Society has been experiencing a growing process of medicalization, especially in the use of psychotropic drugs, drugs that act on the Central Nervous System. University students and, in particular, medical students are more likely to use these drugs in search of better academic performance and stress relief, although this habit can impact mental health. Objective: To analyze mental health, the use of psychotropic drugs and associated factors in medical students. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional and analytical study carried out in the North of Minas Gerais. Data collection took place in a sample of 286 students enrolled in the medical course of a higher education institution in the north of Minas Gerais. Data were collected in structured face-to-face interviews with the aim of evaluating the use of psychotropic drugs. The State Trait Anxiety Inventory (IDATE-E) and the simplified ABEP social classifier were used as a basis for the elaboration of the questionnaire. Results: It was observed in the sample of 286 participants that there is an increased chance of using psychotropic drugs among students in the 3rd and 4th year of the course. In addition, there was an increase in the use of psychotropic drugs, especially in individuals who have depressive symptoms. Conclusion: Careful attention is needed from those involved in the learning process of medical students in relation to the use of psychotropic drugs by these students, especially in the last periods of the course before the internship, due to the greater propensity to use medication, anxiety symptoms and panic.

Evaluation of water quality from artesian wells in the urban area of Lucas do Rio Verde - MT

2023-06-07T17:55:15-03:00

The use of water from wells is a necessity in urban and rural areas, depending on population development and the lack of quick and effective water distribution. Thus, this research aimed to evaluate the water quality of artesian wells located in the municipality of Lucas do Rio Verde - MT. In the methodology, microbiological analysis was carried out and the physical-chemical parameters of water samples were evaluated, collected in wells distributed in the urban area of the city without access to the water and sewage treatment network. The results showed that 70% of the samples were contaminated by total and thermotolerant coliforms and the presence of Escherichia coli, in addition to irregularities in the physicochemical analyses. It was found that the areas under study had incorrect infrastructure of water collection wells, drilled in environments considered inappropriate and without proper maintenance. Technical reports were presented to the owners of the wells, with the aim of making them aware of the risks of consuming contaminated water and guiding them to solve this problem. It is concluded that the research was of great importance encouraging further studies to be carried out.

Building a sustainable future: the relationship between industrial production and sustainability

2023-06-03T12:10:45-03:00

This study aims to analyze the relationship between human industrial production and sustainability, considering the concepts of Industry 4.0, Manufacturing, Green Marketing, and the Sustainability Triple Bottom Line, to identify innovative and sustainable solutions for manufacturing goods. The methodology adopted is a bibliographic review of specialized literature, emphasizing sustainability and discussing it from social, environmental, and economic aspects. A balanced approach to these three pillars is proposed, seeking a conscious, responsible, and integrated manufacturing that is aligned with the interests of society and the planet. Opportunities for innovation and reducing environmental and social impacts are presented through Industry 4.0, Manufacturing, and Green Marketing. The Sustainability Triple Bottom Line highlights the importance of social responsibility, environmental preservation, and economic viability. It is crucial that all stakeholders involved in industrial production commit to adopting sustainable and innovative solutions that promote a balanced and prosperous future. This study emphasizes the urgency of responsible manufacturing practices, which are essential for sustainable development in the 21st century.

Elaboration of frozen “jackfruit meat”: physical-chemial evaluation, sensory and durability

2023-06-06T09:08:54-03:00

The gren jackfruit mesocarp has been used in the preparation of vegan and vegetarian recipes as an alternative to meat, due to its appearance like chicken breast and because it is rich in nutrients. The objective of the present work was to elaborate, freeze and determine a physical-chemical composition of the jackfruit “meat”, its durability, in addition to the sensorial analysis of the product. The freezing method was used to conserve jackfruit “meat”. Values of protein, lipids, moisture, ash, A.w. and pH, respectively of whole green jackfruit (13.70±0.18%, 2.52±0.10%, 85.07±0.39%, 4.88±0.02%, 0.967 and 5.47 ), in natura green jackfruit mesocarp (12.49±0.30%, 2.37±0.20%, 85.13±0.19%, 4.84±0.07%, 0.968 and 8.37 ) and cooked unripe jackfruit mesocarp (11.50±0.37%, 2.66±0.09, 84.78±0.85, 4.28±0.03, 0.966 and 5.29). The “jackfruit meat” obtained good sensory reception, with a global score close to 6 on a 7-point hedonic scale, being classified as “moderately liked”. In terms of purchase intention, 19.17% of buyers stated that they "certainly would buy" and 47.5% that "probably would buy". Freezing was an effective method for preserving jackfruit “meat”.

Amazon Biobusiness Center: legal advantages to its management by a Social Organization

2023-06-07T15:24:27-03:00

This article deals with the management of the Amazon Biobusiness Center (CBA), which in 2023 became led by the Fundação Universitas de Estudos Amazônicos (FUEA). It aims to present to the scientific community and society in general some legal funding, as well as an analysis related to the new management of CBA as a Social Organization (SO). In an Amazonian context of biodiversity, the case of the Center is analyzed from a historical perspective. For that, the case study is used to verify that the difficulty of the CBA in emerging as a biobusiness center, based on biotechnology, had some roots in its old legal nature - whose change can bring some solutions to the case in question, without leaving to consider other obstacles that the management model per OS can flourish.

Image, reading and public policies for cities: the right to the city and Gordon Cullen's concept of urban landscape in Ijuí/RS

2023-06-01T09:27:25-03:00

The urban space propagates sensations that the individual, when crossing the city, visually interprets its context, experiencing emotions provoked by the attractiveness of its set. Methodologically, when considering the procedures, the research is clearly divided into two moments: the first is linked to the theoretical field constituted by a bibliographical review and the second by a case study and field survey with the investigative objective of analyzing the different emotional implications that the urban composition transmits, when walking through segments of the center of the city of Ijuí/RS, with the purpose of interpreting and relating the main visual impressions to the fundamentals spread by Gordon Cullen. It is evident that the interpretation of sensations and feelings experienced in the day-to-day life of people who cross the paths that make up the city, become the creation of spaces that reflect this attentive and sensitive look, culminating in more effective results in terms of functionality and well-being.

Method for elaborating curricular components based on competences

2023-06-01T13:13:21-03:00

This paper presents the results of a research that aimed to develop a method to facilitate the elaboration of programs of curricular components of undergraduate higher education courses. The principle of the method is to establish a deductive relationship based on the skills needed to perform tasks and solve problems that the future professional will demand in the market, skills, attitudes and knowledge. The study resulted in conceptual maps that didactically demonstrate the use of the method. The Method was used and tested by professors from all undergraduate courses at a higher education institution located in Vale do Paranhana, RS, and proved to be effective for the objectives proposed in the research. The initial results show that the Method developed has an important contribution that lies in the fact that it has a stage where the teacher can propose a differential to be work in the curricular components.

Oral health, quality of life and associated factors in adults in a southern Brazilian city

2023-06-01T15:40:09-03:00

It was verified the association between oral health, quality of life and associated factors in a population in a southern Brazilian city. Cross-sectional study with 373 dwellers of the Ferraria District, Campo Largo, PR, Brazil, that answered a questionnaire with sociodemographic, socioeconomic, quality of life, habits, general and oral health, and Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) variables. Statistical analysis was performed in a univariate and multivariate way (significance level of 5%). In the univariate analysis, 47.7% of individuals had OHIP-14> 12. Worse impacts were reported by olders, women, non-white, divorced or widowed, with lower education and income, worse self-classification of quality of life and general health, depressive, with worse neighborhood conditions, who brush their teeth less and with more need for dental treatment. In the multivariate analysis, olders, female, non-white, presnce of caries or gingival problems and poor self-classification of quality of life reported worse impacts. The worst impacts was associated with sociodemographic, socioeconomic, psychosocial and behavioral variables, which indicates the need for actions to improve several aspects of the population of the Ferraria District.

Clinical and sociodemographical profile of children and adolescents attended in a psychological assessment laboratory in Recife/PE, Brazil

2023-06-01T18:58:19-03:00

This study analyzed the clinical, sociodemographic profile and the process of Psychological Assessment carried out with children and adolescents seen at the Psychological Assessment Laboratory of the Institute of Integral Medicine Prof. Fernando Figueira - IMIP (LAP). Twenty-five evaluations were completed between the years 2019 and 2022. Participants had a mean age at the time of screening of 8.16 ± 2.58, with the majority being male. 13 patients were not on psychotropic medications, and psychologists were the professionals responsible for most referrals to the sector. In the evaluation process, 16 instruments were used, including the Psychological Battery for Attention Evaluation, Rey's Complex Figures, and Play Materials. The results showed that more than half of the patients had arithmetic difficulties, followed by inattention, writing difficulties, and challenging behavior. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder was the most identified diagnostic hypothesis, followed by Intellectual Disability. Psychological Evaluation is an essential tool to contribute to the interprofessional team in identifying the difficulties of children and adolescents.

Governance and management models for research networks: features, characteristics, and relevant factors - a literature review

2023-06-01T22:02:23-03:00

Research on the subject indicates the need to construct appropriate governance and management models for research networks to ensure their effectiveness and success in achieving their objectives and outcomes. In this context, this study aims to characterize the current knowledge about the possibilities and limitations of adopting governance and management models for research networks, considering the characteristics of the environment in which this structure will be implemented. A literature review was conducted using the Google Scholar, Scielo, and Science Direct knowledge bases, considering scientific and open review articles published between 2010 and 2020. The results indicated that, to build and adopt more suitable governance and management models for networks, factors such as relationship quality, number of participants, strategy, management structure and process, planning and coordination, technological resources, and information systems need to be evaluated. However, no specific studies were found on the construction and use of governance and management models for research networks. It can be concluded that in shaping network environments and structuring governance and management mechanisms, it is important to prioritize characteristics involving social, political, technical, and economic aspects in the analysis.

Inclusive special education in interface with critical interculturality: a look at research from the North of Brazil

2023-06-05T19:42:10-03:00

The present research was carried out through a bibliographical survey in the postgraduate programs in education in the North region of Brazil. The investigation has the following objectives: a) to describe the perspective of authors who theorize about the concept of interculturality; b) verify if the works found deal with inclusion and the theory of interculturality; c) analyze how these works bring intercultural theory closer to the world of People with Disabilities (PwD). The research discusses Critical Interculturality and its interface with the universe of special/inclusive education. The methodology was qualitative research with a bibliographical survey on the websites of postgraduate courses in education in the North – state and federal institutions. The focus was theses and dissertations defended between the years 2015 to 2020. In the text we use tables and charts with the number of works on special education and the theory of critical interculturality. The results point to three dissertations that articulate special/inclusive education and critical interculturality.

Self-reported hypertension prevalence in Brazilian capitals and correlated factors, 2008-2019

2023-06-06T02:51:09-03:00

This study aims to analyze the prevalence of self-reported arterial hypertension and correlated factors, in the Brazilian capitals and the Federal District, from 2008 to 2019. This is an ecological study. Data on the self-reported hypertension prevalence was collected from Surveillance of Risk and Protective Factors for Chronic Diseases by Telephone Survey (VIGITEL). The significance level used was 5%. A total of 621,689 people were interviewed. Rio de Janeiro was the capital with the highest prevalence of arterial hypertension in most of the years analyzed, ranging from 28.0% to 31.7%. Palmas had the lowest prevalence in most years, ranging from 12.9% to 18.6%. A positive and significant correlation was found between the prevalence of self-reported hypertension and the percentage of elderly people (60 years or older), as well with the number of SUS and non-SUS Basic Clinics/10,000 inhabitants, the number of SUS and non-SUS physicians/1,000 inhabitants and the number of SUS and non-SUS Nurses/1,000 inhabitants. Public health policies must be prioritized with a view to primary, secondary and tertiary prevention hypertension.

Fuzzy Inference System and Fuzzy Neural Inference System Applied to Risk Matrix Classification in Projects

2023-06-08T21:28:03-03:00

Projects are essential for organizations to transform strategies into results, but uncertain events can impose risks to achieve a certain objective. Risk management aims to support an organization in deciding how to deal with risks, prioritizing them through the application of Risk Matrices (RMs). RMs or Probability and Impact Matrices is used to support decision-making, helping management to classify and prioritize risks to decide which will be ad-dressed, monitored, or tolerated. RMs are supposedly easy to build and explain, but according to the literature they may contain uncertainties. To deal with uncertainty, it is recommended to apply a Fuzzy Inference System, based on Fuzzy Set Theory (FST) or a Fuzzy Neural Inference System with the presence of an artificial neural network. Thus, the aim of this paper was to develop and apply a Fuzzy Inference System (FIS) and a Fuzzy Neural Inference System (FNIS) in the classification of MRs in projects to reduce uncertainty. The analysis of the results indicated that the application of the two systems resulted in a continuous classification rule by smoothing the boundary areas between each of the RM classes, reducing uncertainty and improving risk classification. Both systems showed good results in reducing uncertainty. However, the results obtained with FNIS were more consistent. The main contribution of this work lies in the possibility of improving the decision making by reducing the uncertainty present in RMs.

Fuzzy Index of Similarity between cities: grouping municipalities according to their characteristics for joint actions in FPIC

2023-06-08T23:59:44-03:00

With the intention of assisting the development process of the Metropolitan Regions, the Public Functions of Common Interest (FPIC) are presented as a fundamental tool for interfederative governance. Promoting control that helps carry out actions between municipalities, through the FPIC, contributes to the development of Metropolitan Regions, however, municipalities with different characteristics make actions of common interest difficult. The goals of this work is to develop levels of similarity through the Fuzzy Index of Similarity between Municipalities (IFSM) in order to expose the municipalities with similar characteristics, for the application of actions through the FPIC in the Metropolitan Region of Sorocaba for the problem of the housing shortage. By establishing the levels, this work concludes by analyzing the efficiency of the IFSM to group municipalities with similar characteristics.

Associated factors with adolescent pregnancy in Brazil, 2008-2017

2023-06-10T15:58:30-03:00

Adolescent pregnancy represents an important public health concern, and may interfere with maternal and child health. This study aims to compare maternal variables and perinatal outcomes of adolescent mothers to young adult mothers, who had live births for Brazil, from 2008 to 2017. It is a cross-sectional study of time series, with data collected from the Live Birth Information System (SINASC). The study covered a total of 5,500,134 live births of adolescent mothers (10 to 19 years old) and 7,674,077 live births of young adult mothers (20 to 24 years old). Data analysis occurred by Pearson Chi-squared test and odds ratio coefficient and respective confidence intervals. The level of significance was set at 5%. Mothers with up to seven years of schooling and without a partner were more likely to be adolescents when compared to young adults. Attending six or fewer prenatal consultations, preterm and postterm gestational age, natural childbirth, low birth weight, Apgar in the first and fifth minutes less than or equal to seven and the presence of congenital anomalies were also more likely to occur in a teenage pregnancy. Public policies must be strengthened with a view to the reproductive care of adolescents.