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Hyperbilirubinemia impact on newborn hearing: a literature review
Authors: Teixeira Marcela Hammes , Borges Viviann Magalhães Silva , Riesgo Rudimar dos Santos , Sleifer Pricila
Published: August 2020

SUMMARY The increase in bilirubin levels in newborns can cause toxic effects on the auditory system, which can lead to hearing loss. This review aimed to verify the impact of hyperbilirubinemia in the hearing of newborns, relating audiological findings to serum levels of bilirubin. A literature review was conducted during October 2017, using the terms “hyperbilirubinemia”, “jaundice”, “infant”, “newborn” and “hearing loss”, on databases CAPES journals, MEDLINE and BIREME (SciELO, BBO). 827 studies were identified and 59 were selected for full-text reading, resulting in the selection of seven articles that met the inclusion criteria and were considered relevant to the sample of this study. All the reviewed studies performed brainstem auditory evoked potential as the main test for audiological evaluation. Changes in the audiological findings of neonates with hyperbilirubinemia were observed in all studies. There was no consensus on the serum bilirubin levels that may cause auditory changes; however, the relationship between hearing disorders and blood levels of bilirubin was positive. We identify the need to establish reference values for bilirubin levels considered critical for the occurrence of hearing disorders as well as the audiological follow-up of neonates with hyperbilirubinemia.
Beers AGS 2019 criteria in very old hospitalized patients
Authors: Gorzoni Milton Luiz , Rosa Ronaldo Fernandes
Published: August 2020

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE To define the rates and types of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) for older adults according to the Beers AGS 2019 criteria in oldest-old patients (aged ≥80 years) hospitalized in an Internal Medicine ward. METHODS A retrospective analysis of prescriptions from medical records of oldest-old patients hospitalized in an Internal Medicine Teaching-Hospital ward using the Beers AGS 2019 criteria was performed. Data was also collected for gender, mean age, days of hospitalization, presence of feeding tube, delirium, and polypharmacy (≥5 drugs/day). The drugs listed in Table 2 of the Beers criteria were considered PIMs. RESULTS The series comprised 39 very old patients (22 men, 17 women), with a mean age of 86.3±4.7 years and hospitalization of 22.8±21.3 days. All patients were admitted via the Emergency Room. Feeding tube placement and polypharmacy occurred in 84.6% of cases and delirium in 71.8%. The prescription of a total of 16 drugs considered PIM was detected by the Beers AGS 2019 criteria (mean 1.8 ± 1.0 PIM per patient). Main prescribed PIMs were Metoclopramide “if necessary” [IN] (41.0% of cases), Omeprazole (38.5%), Regular Insulin [IN] (23.1%), Haloperidol [IN] (18.0%), Quetiapine and Amiodarone (10% each). CONCLUSION In the present series of oldest-old hospitalized patients, significant rates of PIM were found, especially for drugs prescribed as “If Necessary”, thereby increasing the risk of side-effects to that of the common polypharmacy in this age group.
Health production: analysis of doctors’ health actions in the More Doctors program
Authors: Silveira Natércia Janine Dantas da , Cortez Lyane Ramalho , Freitas Yan Nogueira Leite de , Roncalli Angelo Giuseppe
Published: August 2020

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Analyze the health actions carried out by the Cuban cooperated physicians and their relationship with socioeconomic characteristics of the municipalities, contained in the first supervision visit report, in 2015. METHODS This is a quantitative research that used secondary data from the reports of the 1st supervision visit of the “More Doctors Program”. The dependent variables were the health actions, and the independent variables were the type of municipality, Human Development Index (HDI), Investment in Primary Health Care (PHC), health center coverage, rural population, and total population. Multiple correspondence analysis was used to identify the latent variable, related to the profile of the professional with respect to the actions/procedures carried out to which the characteristics of the municipalities were associated through frequency analysis. RESULTS Three profiles of professionals were obtained, who have their practices associated with the professional training, consolidating as a determining factor for carrying out actions compatible with the actual needs of the population. Such findings were associated with the socioeconomic variables, with emphasis on funding, health center infrastructure, and coverage. CONCLUSIONS From the observed results, we suggest strategies to expand the scope of the practices carried out in Primary Health Care, from the perspective of training and continuing education of health professionals, and the focus on the everyday life of the service being of paramount importance.
Alcohol consumption by medical students
Authors: Freire Bruno Rodarte , Castro Pedro Alves Soares Vaz de , Petroianu Andy
Published: August 2020

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Excessive alcohol consumption is a global health issue. This article aims to evaluate the consumption of alcohol by medical students in relation to their personal and social aspects. METHODS This study was conducted with students in the first, third, and sixth year of medical school at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in 2019. Students were invited to participate anonymously by responding to a questionnaire with 15 questions regarding student characteristics (gender, age, family income, physical activity, origin, housing condition, and academic performance) and alcohol consumption (onset, reason, occasions of use, type of drink, amount consumed). Data were compared with significance corresponding to p<0.05. RESULTS A sample of 382 students of both sexes responded to the questionnaire. Alcohol consumption was reported by 85% of students. About 70% of first and third-year students and 47% of those of the sixth year were motivated by socializing with peers. Alcohol consumption was prevalent among those who practice physical activities (93%) and live with their families (89%). Around 80% had consumed alcohol before starting medical school, and consumption was more frequent in males. CONCLUSIONS Alcohol consumption begins during high school, stimulated by socialization. Men who practice physical activities and live with their families are the largest consumers.
Overexpression of long noncoding RNA PTPRG-AS1 is associated with poor prognosis in epithelial ovarian cancer
Authors: Ren Xue-Ying , Yang Wei-Bin , Tian Yun
Published: August 2020

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been shown to play a critical role in tumor progression. Abnormal expression of LncRNA PTPRG antisense RNA 1 (PTPRG-AS1) has been reported in several tumors. Hence, we aimed to determine the expression and clinical significance of PTPRG-AS1 in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) patients. METHODS The expressions of PTPRG-AS1 were assessed in 184 pairs of EOC tumor specimens and adjacent normal tissues. The levels of target lncRNAs and GAPDH were examined using standard SYBR-Green methods. The relationships between the expressions of PTPRG-AS1 and the clinicopathological features were analyzed using the chi-square test. Multivariate analysis using the Cox proportional hazards model was performed to assess the prognostic value of PTPRG-AS1 in EOC patients. RESULTS We confirmed that the expressions of PTPRG-AS1 were distinctly higher in the EOC tissue compared with the adjacent non-tumor specimens (p < 0.01). Higher levels of PTPRG-AS1 in EOC patients were associated with advanced FIGO stage (p = 0.005), grade (p = 0.006), and distant metastasis (p = 0.005). Survival analyses revealed that patients with high expressions of PTPRG-AS1 had a distinctly decreased overall survival (p = 0.0029) and disease-free survival (p = 0.0009) compared with those with low expressions of PTPRG-AS1. Multivariate assays indicated that PTPRG-AS1 expression was an independent prognostic factor for both overall survival and disease-free survival in EOC (Both p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that PTPRG-AS1 may serve as a novel prognostic biomarker for EOC patients.
Assessment of neutrophil and neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in coronary collateral developed patients with acute coronary syndrome
Authors: Mansiroglu Asli Kurtar , Sincer Isa , Gunes Yilmaz
Published: August 2020

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Inflammation-related markers provide diagnostic and prognostic information for coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome. We aimed to compare neutrophil count and neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in acute coronary syndrome patients with coronary collateral development in our study. METHODS A total of 426 patients (102 unstable angina pectoris (USAP), 223 non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (non-STEMI), 103 ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) were compared regarding hemoglobin, platelet, lymphocyte, neutrophil count, and NLR. RESULTS Neutrophil count and NLR were significantly lower in USAP patients and higher in STEMI patients; 5.14± 1.79 vs. 7.21± 3.05 vs. 9.93±4.67 and 2.92±2.39 vs. 5.19±4.80 vs. 7.93±6.38, p <0.001. Other parameters, i.e., hemoglobin, platelet, and lymphocyte count, were not significantly different between the groups. CONCLUSIONS In our study, it was concluded that there may be a statistically significant difference in the number of neutrophil counts and NLR among the types of acute coronary syndromes with coronary collateral development.
Depression, anxiety and spirituality in oncology patients
Authors: Turke Karine Corcione , Canonaco Juliana Seidler , Artioli Thiago , Lima Marina Sabin de Souza , Batlle Amanda Ribeiro , Oliveira Fernanda Cordeiro Pimentel de , Cubero Daniel de Iracema Gomes , Sette Claudia Vaz de Melo , del Giglio Auro
Published: August 2020

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE To relate anxiety and depression levels to the spirituality levels of oncology patients in the ABC region. METHODS Cross-sectional study performed at the ABC University Center oncology outpatient clinics. For the evaluation of spirituality, the Religiosity, Spirituality, and Personal Beliefs instrument of the World Health Organization (SRPB-WHO) was applied. To evaluate the levels of depression and anxiety, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was applied. Qualitative variables were described by frequency and percentage, and quantitative variables by mean and standard deviation or median and range. Relationships were established using either the T-test or Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test and correlations with Pearson or Spearman tests, depending on the normality assessed by the Shapiro-Wilk test. RESULTS We included 99 patients, 68% female, with a median age of 60 years (19 to 81). A total of 24% had high or borderline levels of anxiety and 21% of depression. There was a negative correlation between levels of depression and spirituality (rho = -0.44, p <0.001), and anxiety and spirituality (rho=-0.232, p=0.02). We found no significant difference between levels of anxiety, depression, or spirituality when stratified by schooling, income, ethnicity, or marital status. There was a positive correlation between levels of anxiety and depression (cor = 0.477, p <0.001). CONCLUSION Spirituality can be a complementary tool in the treatment of patients with cancer.
Serum sclerostın levels ın chronıc otıtıs medıa wıth and wıthout cholesteatoma
Authors: Karali Elif , Yis Ozgur Mehmet
Published: August 2020

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Sclerostin is a glycoprotein that plays a catabolic role in bone and is involved in the regulation of bone metabolism by increasing the osteoclastic bone resorption. In this study, serum sclerostin levels were measured in chronic otitis media (COM) with and without cholesteatoma, assuming that it might have a role in the aetiopathogenesis of bone resorption. METHODS A total of 44 patients with cholesteatomatous COM (cCOM) (n = 22) and non-cholesteatomatous COM (ncCOM) (n = 22) were included in this study, and 26 healthy volunteers without any chronic ear disease problem(s) constituted the control group (n = 26). RESULTS No significant difference was not found in terms of serum iPTH, ALP, and vitamin D levels between ncCOM, cCOM, and the control groups. A significant difference was found in terms of serum sclerostin, Ca, and P levels between ncCOM, cCOM, and the control groups (p<0.05). Serum sclerostin levels in the study groups were significantly higher but their serum Ca and P levels were significantly lower compared to the control group. CONCLUSION We think that serum sclerostin concentrations, which were significantly higher in patients with cCOM and ncCOM compared to healthy controls are associated with bone erosion. There is a need for further studies with larger samples in order to determine the relationship between sclerostin and bone erosion in cholesteatoma to help in establishing preventive measures against cholesteatoma and set new targets for the development of non-surgical treatments.
Evaluation of anxiety and depression in patients with thyroid function disorder
Authors: Gunes Nurcan Akbas
Published: August 2020

SUMMARY OBJECTIVES We aim to determine the anxiety and depression levels of patients treated for hypothyroidism who assumed euthyroid status. These patients also frequently attend family medicine outpatient clinics. METHODS This study was conducted on 76 euthyroid volunteer participants (patient groups) who were treated for hypothyroidism and followed-up and 22 healthy volunteers (control group). Questionnaires were administered to all participants to assess anxiety and depression levels. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were applied to all the groups. In addition, BAI sub-parameters were evaluated in detail. RESULTS At least mild depression was detected in 54.5% of the first group, 41.7% of the second group, and 33.3% of the third group. When the BDI and BAI total scores of the participants in different groups were compared, statistically significant differences were determined. Statistically significant results were detected related to different BAI sub-parameters between the patient groups and in comparison to the fourth group. CONCLUSIONS We found that patients were predisposed to anxiety and depression even if they were euthyroid. When the sub-parameters of BAI were evaluated in detail, we observed that the duration of the disease significantly affected some anxiety-related symptoms.
Nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2 inhibits human disc nucleus pulpous cells apoptosis induced by excessive hydrogen peroxide
Authors: Lin Hao , Wang Yingxin , Jing Kaipeng , Wu Tingrui , Niu Yanru , Wei Jinsong
Published: August 2020

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2 (Nrf2)/ antioxidant response element (ARE) is a novel defensive pathway involved in the oxidative and chemical stress of cells. The aim of the study was to explore the role of Nrf2 on the apoptosis of human disc nucleus pulpous cells induced by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). METHODS The degeneration model of human intervertebral disc nucleus pulpous cells was established. The expression of Nrf2 was interfered with using sulforaphane (SFN); for that end, three groups were established: a blank group (H2O2-/SFN-), control group (H2O2+/SFN-), and an experimental group (H2O2+/SFN+). CCK8, Hoechst 33258 living cell staining was used to detect reactive oxygen species (ROS) content. RESULTS The apoptotic rates of the three groups were [(0.40±0.46)%], [(25.98±11.28)%], and [(3.83±2.06)%, respectively. The difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). The relative content of ROS in the three groups was [(100±7)%], [(1538±91)%], and [(818±63)%]; the difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). In Western blotting, Nrf2 content in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group. CONCLUSION Nrf2 exists in the nucleus pulpous cells of human intervertebral discs, which is related to the degeneration of the intervertebral disc. It has negative feedback regulation and can prevent the degeneration of the intervertebral disc by inhibiting the apoptosis of nucleus pulpous cells of human intervertebral discs caused by excessive ROS, which provides a new intervention strategy for the prevention and treatment of the degeneration of intervertebral discs.
Benzodiazepinics and the treatment of delirium: a literature review
Authors: Gonçalves Otávio Henrique Polles , Pellissari Gabriela Manfron , Paiva Henrique Soares
Published: August 2020

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE To discuss the role of the benzodiazepine class in delirium patient management. METHODS Using the PubMed database, articles were reviewed after the year 2000 containing in their title the words ‘delirium’ and ‘benzodiazepines’. DISCUSSION Delirium is an acute confusional state that leads to altered attention, awareness, and cognition. It presents with some well-established risk factors, especially older individuals with cognitive decline. There is currently no definite consensus regarding its pathophysiology, nor regarding pharmacological measures, especially concerning the benzodiazepine class. CONCLUSION Evidence suggests that there may be a role for the use of pharmacological class in the treatment of this condition, indicating a change in the previously paradigmatic pattern of treatment.
Impactos dos preços e do crédito rural sobre a produção de cana-de-açúcar no estado de São Paulo
Authors: Figueira Sergio Rangel Fernandes
Published: August 2020

Resumo O objetivo deste trabalho é o de mensurar as elasticidades do preço da cana-de-açúcar, do preço da carne bovina (ocorreu, principalmente, substituição de pastos por canavial no estado) e da variação da concessão de crédito rural sobre a produção canavieira, a área plantada e a produtividade no estado de São Paulo. Utilizou-se o modelo de dados em painel para os trinta Escritórios de Desenvolvimento Rural com maior participação na produção canavieira no estado, entre 1995 e 2012. Os resultados mostram que o preço da cana-de-açúcar em quatro defasagens impactou sobre a produção, a área plantada e a produtividade. O preço da carne bovina, em uma e duas defasagens, e a concessão de crédito, em quatro defasagens, impactaram na produção e na área plantada. Concluiu-se que as expectativas de preços para as decisões relacionadas a área plantada e compra de insumos para incrementar a produtividade consideram preços passados. A concessão de crédito rural impactou na área plantada e, consequentemente, na produção. O modelo de produção foi muito parecido com o modelo para área plantada com cana-de-açúcar no estado de São Paulo. A variação da produção foi mais influenciada pela variação de área do que de produtividade.
Green manure, seed inoculation with Herbaspirillum seropedicae and nitrogen fertilization on maize yield
Authors: Ávila Joseani S. , Ferreira Joilson S. , Santos Joelma S. , Rocha Pablo A. da , Baldani Vera L. D.
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT The current need for increase crop yields requires the supplying of nutrients, mainly nitrogen, which increases the production cost, requiring the search for alternative products, such as seed inoculation with diazotrophic bacteria and green manures. In this context, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of green manure, seed inoculation with Herbaspirillum seropedicae, and nitrogen fertilization on the productive performance of maize crops. The experiment was conducted at the district of Estiva, in the municipality of Vitória da Conquista, BA, Brazil (14º 52’ 6’’ S, 40º 44’ 55’’ W, and altitude of 917 m), from December 2015 to August 2016. A randomized block design with four repetitions was used, in a 2 × 2 × 2 factorial arrangement, consisting of presence or absence of green manure (velvet bean), seed inoculation with Herbaspirillum seropedicae (strain ZAE94), and mineral nitrogen fertilization (120 kg ha-1). The maize ear length and diameter, number grains per row, ear weight without husks, cob weight, and grain yield were evaluated. A significant triple interaction was found for all evaluated variables. The use of green manure presented better results than the control. Velvet bean can be used as a green manure, as an alternative to soil mineral fertilization without yield losses.
Productivity, acylsugar concentrations and resistance to the two-spotted spider mite in genotypes of salad tomatoes
Authors: Peixoto Joicy V. M. , Ribeiro Ana L. A. , Maciel Gabriel M. , Oliveira Camila S. de , Finzi Rafael R. , Moraes Emmerson R. de
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to characterize genotypes of the salad-type tomato with a determinate growth habit and select genotypes resistant to the two-spotted spider mite for higher productivity and fruit quality. The experiment was conducted at the Horticultural Experimental Station (18°42’43.19” S and 47°29’55.8” W, 873 m altitude) of the Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU), Monte Carmelo campus, from January to June 2018. The experimental design was in randomized blocks containing 16 treatments [12 populations of the F3RC2 generation and four controls: two commercial cultivars (Santa Clara and Rio Grande), the recurrent parent (UFU-057) and the wild species Solanum pennellii (LA-716)] with three repetitions. The accessions UFU-057F3RC210#3.6.1 and UFU-057F3RC213#2.1.2 have high potential for genetic improvement regarding resistance to the two-spotted spider mite. The genotypes UFU-13#4.4.1, UFU-7#4.7.1, UFU-7#4.3.2, UFU-13#2.5.2 and UFU-13#2.1.3 present higher acylsugar concentrations than S. pennellii, in addition to higher productivity and number of fruits per plant. It is suggested to explore combinations between those genotypes previously described with UFU-8#2.4.1 to obtain hybrids with high acylsugar concentrations, two-spotted spider mite resistance, high productivity and increased fruit mass.
Desorption isotherms and isosteric heat of araticum (Annona crassiflora Mart.) seeds
Authors: Ferreira Junior Weder N. , Resende Osvaldo , Sousa Kelly A. de , Gavazza Melícia I. A. , Sales Juliana de F. , Oliveira Daniel E. C. de
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to determine the desorption isotherms and isosteric heat of Annona crassiflora Mart. seeds, using Akaike information criterion (AIC) and Schwarz’s Bayesian information criterion (BIC) to assist in the choice of the nonlinear regression model. The desorption isotherms were determined by indirect static method and water activity was obtained using the instrument HygroPalm; the product was put in the device in B.O.D. chamber set at 10, 20, 30 and 40 °C. Several nonlinear regression models were fitted to the experimental data by the Gauss-Newton method. The desorption isotherms of Annona crassiflora Mart. seeds can be represented by the models of Chung-Pfost, Copace, Modified GAB, Modified Henderson, Modified Oswin, Sabbah and Sigma Copace. However, the Sigma Copace model showed better fit to the experimental data, with lower AIC and BIC values, being chosen to represent the desorption isotherms of Annona crassiflora Mart seeds. Isosteric heat increased with decreasing moisture content, requiring a greater amount of energy to remove water from seeds, with values ranging from 2541.64 to 2481.56 kJ kg-1, for the moisture content range from 5.69 to 14.93% on a dry basis.
Drying and essential oil extraction of Brazilian peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi) fruits
Authors: Governici Julia L. , Sperotto Naiara C. Z. , Melo Evandro de C. , Gonzaga Diego A. , Carneiro Antônio P. S.
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT The objectives of this work were to determine the effect of the drying air temperature and fruit fragmentation on the essential oil yield of Brazilian peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolius) fruits, to model drying curves, and evaluate the energy consumption of the drying process. The study was conducted in Viçosa, MG, Brazil, in May 2018. The experiment was conducted using a completely randomized design, in a 3 x 2 factorial arrangement (3 drying air temperatures and 2 fruit fragmentation types), with three replications. Whole fruits (350 g) were dried at 50, 60, and 70 °C until the water content reached a water content of 0.11 on dry basis; 90 g of these fruits where kept in the dryer until reaching an equilibrium water content for the modeling. The data of drying were fitted to 12 mathematical models, whose performances were evaluated by the coefficient of determination, mean relative error, mean estimated error, and residue distribution. The essential oil was extracted by hydro-distillation using whole or fragmented fruits. Fruits dried at 50 °C and fragmented before extraction had higher essential oil yield. The use of air temperature of 70 °C resulted in lower drying time and energy consumption. The data fitted to the Midilli model satisfactorily, regardless of the drying air temperature.
Mobile Care System for Older Adults: perceptions about its use in caring for people with dementia
Authors: Brites André da Silva , Caldas Celia Pereira , Motta Luciana Branco da , Carmo Danielli Santos do , Sztajnberg Alexandre , Stutzel Matheus Costa
Published: August 2020

Abstract Objective: To analyze the perceptions of caregivers and health professionals about a mobile application used for the caring and social support of people with dementia. Method: A qualitative study was performed on the experience of implementing a Mobile Care System for Older Adults (Sistema Móvel de Assistência ao Idoso, SMAI) in the routine of caregivers of people with dementia, treated at an outpatient clinic for cognitive disorders. Data were obtained through the application of questionnaires about the characteristics of caregivers and the Zarit scale to assess the level of burden. An Activities of Daily Living Questionnaire (ADLQ) was applied for functional evaluation. The perception of caregivers and professionals were collected through the audio recording of focus groups and analyzed according to the thematic-categorical analysis technique. Results: Twenty caregivers and five health professionals participated in the focus groups. Categories that emerged from the study revealed themes related to users’ experiences, communication, medication management, feelings of caregivers, patient management strategies, impact of dementia on caregivers’ lives, illness of caregivers and application evaluation. Conclusion: Interventions using mobile applications can help improve communication and social support in the care of dementia. The experience with the SMAI and its applications represented an innovative opportunity for both family caregivers and healthcare professionals.
O mal-estar docente nas discussões sobre ensino nutrição: falas de professoras da educação básica em fóruns virtuais
Authors: Martins Neusa Helena da Silva Pires , Salvador Daniel Fábio , Luz Mauricio Roberto Motta Pinto da
Published: August 2020

Resumo As expectativas institucionais e sociais relacionadas ao trabalho docente intensificaram-se. A atividade docente é hoje caracterizada pela precarização do trabalho, associada a uma concepção da escola como empresa, na qual são frequentes os múltiplos vínculos de trabalho com elevada carga horária, com consequências negativas sobre a saúde docente. No presente estudo, relatamos achados qualitativos obtidos da análise de postagens de professoras da educação básica em um fórum virtual sobre educação nutricional. Tais discussões espontâneas das professoras revelaram um contraste entre a intensa preocupação com a saúde nutricional de seus alunos que mascara a atenção a essas questões em relação a si mesmas. A incorporação pelas professoras de expectativas socialmente impostas no sentido de solucionarem questões complexas como a obesidade entre estudantes parece adquirir tais dimensões que obliteram a discussão à própria saúde nutricional. Essas expectativas, quando impostas sem os meios para seu atendimento podem contribuir para o sofrimento docente. Destacamos, ainda, a importância da existência de espaços e condições de escuta de professores envolvidos com a educação sobre temas de saúde nas escolas.
Measures in organizational behavior: why don’t we use big data and analytics?
Authors: BALANIUK Rafael de Melo , BORGES-ANDRADE Jairo Eduardo
Published: August 2020

Abstract Tradeoff analysis, between generalizability, precision, and realism, guides methodological choices in organizational behavior. These methodological choices were systematically reviewed in Brazilian articles and books (1996-2017) to answer the following question: why are there no Brazilian studies on organizational behavior that use big data or analytics? Among 1062 research articles on organizational behavior, published in 19 psychology and business journals, 68% used scales, and only 10% used observation. Observation was often unstructured and supported other methods. The focus was on “saying,” instead of “doing”. Big data and analytics have the potential to simultaneously reach generalizability, precision, and realism and may pave the way for new conclusions. Additionally, these methods could transform research in organizational behavior.
The evaluation of deaf people fluent in Brazilian Sign Language in the National High School Exam
Authors: MARTINS Diléia Aparecida
Published: August 2020

Abstract The present work analyzes the access of deaf people fluent in Brazilian Sign Language in the National High School Exam, which was created to measure the performance based on the curriculum and on the High School guidelines, which acquired the purpose of providing the access of High school seniors to higher education. The methodological theoretical approach upon which this study is based is the qualitative research of exploratory nature. The sequential mixed method was used for the collection and analysis of qualitative data and, based on these, the quantitative analysis was performed. The results show an increase in the number of deaf participants in the exams and justify the offer of bilingual exams to measure learning.
Social Skill Inventory-2 Del-Prette: expanding and updating psychometric properties
Authors: DEL PRETTE Zilda Aparecida Pereira , DEL PRETTE Almir , PEIXOTO Evandro Morais
Published: August 2020

Abstract The aim of this research was to update the psychometric properties of the Del-Prette Social Skills Inventory-2, a measure of social performance in social interaction situations. The sample consisted of 4,250 participants of both sexes aged between 18 and 59 years old (M = 35.85; df = 11.33; 51.1% woman). Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling suggested the adequacy of the internal structure of the original version of the instrument, consisting of five factors: Assertive Conversation, Affective-Sexual Approach, Expression of positive sentiment, Self-Control/Coping, and Social Resourcefulness, all of them with good reliability indicators, alphas higher than 0.774, and measurement invariance indicators across groups as a function of sex and different age ranges. The Partial Credit Model provided the item’s and participant’s parameters: difficulty level/theta and adjustment indices, which were adequate. The results suggest that the inventory is a suitable measure of social skills for professional and research purposes.
Factors associated with adherence to a web-based alcohol intervention among college students
Authors: GONÇALVES Marcella Ferreira , BEDENDO André , ANDRADE André Luiz Monezi , NOTO Ana Regina
Published: August 2020

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the association between student characteristics and recruitment strategies in the adherence of college students to a web-based alcohol intervention. Participants were 46,329 Brazilian students aged from 18 to 30, who consumed alcohol during the past three months. Three recruitment strategies were implemented: open invitations, and personally-addressed invitations with or without non-monetary incentives. We evaluated the educational, sociodemographic, motivational, and alcohol consumption effects on adherence using logistic regression models. Women (aOR = 1.09 [1.04; 1.14]), students with higher income (aOR = 1.32 [1.21; 1.45]), and more motivated students (aOR = 1.04 [1.03; 1.05]) were more adherent to the intervention, as well as those reporting binge drinking (aOR = 1.26 [1.19; 1.33]) and alcohol hazardous use (aOR = 1.11 [1.05; 1.18]). The use of incentives was the main factor associated with adherence (aOR = 3.69 [2.46; 5.55]). Our results may help the development of future web-based interventions related to alcohol use.
The psychological impact on family caregivers of children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia
Authors: CAPRINI Fernanda Rosalem , MOTTA Alessandra Brunoro
Published: August 2020

Abstract Sickle cell anemia represents an aversive context, placing the family in a situation of vulnerability. This study investigated the psychological impact of sickle cell anemia on family caregivers of children and adolescents with this disease. A research with a quantitative approach followed by a survey was carried out, with a non-probabilistic sample of 100 caregivers who answered the instruments for measuring family functioning, disease-related stress, coping, anxiety, and depression. Clinical and sociodemographic characteristics were obtained from medical records and specific protocols. Caregivers of children with late diagnosis presented high disengaged coping scores, and minimum depression; early diagnosis was associated with mild depression. Family functioning domain scores were lower in families with younger children. Regression analyses showed that primary control coping indicates lower depression scores, and involuntaryengagement is a predictor of depression/anxiety. This study contributes to the understanding of the relationship between psychological, clinical, and sociodemographic variables in the context of sickle cell anemia.
Dry matter production and nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium uptake in Crotalaria juncea and Crotalaria spectabilis
Authors: Barbosa Izabela Richena , Santana Rafaela Silva , Mauad Munir , Garcia Rodrigo Arroyo
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT There are several benefits in the cultivation of Crotalaria spp., including high levels of biomass production and N accumulation, nutrient cycling and antagonistic activity against some nematodes. However, information on nutritional demand is still scarce for these species. This study aimed to determine the dry matter production and macronutrient uptake in shoots of Crotalaria juncea and Crotalaria spectabilis. Two experiments (one for each species) were carried out in a randomized block design, with three replications, assessing thirteen harvest times for C. juncea and ten for C. spectabilis. After each harvest, the samples were dried, weighed and submitted to laboratory analysis, in order to determine the nutrient contents in different parts of the plant. The nutrient accumulation on the shoots, for both species, occurred in the order K > N > P, being the stem the main organ of nutrient accumulation. Also for both species, the export of nutrients by the grains followed the order N > K > P. The maximum dry matter accumulation occurred at 135 and 104 days after emergence (DAE), respectively for C. juncea and C. spectabilis, while the production of viable seeds, in both species, had already begun at 90 DAE.
Susceptibility of Spodoptera frugiperda and Chrysodeixis includens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to infections caused by Metarhizium rileyi
Authors: Barros Suellen Karina Albertoni , Pitta Rafael Major , Lopes Rogério Biaggioni , Almeida Euziclei Gonzaga de , Ferreira Fátima Teresinha Rampelotti
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT Due to the reduced host spectrum of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium rileyi, its pathogenicity against different target insects must be assessed to develop biopesticides capable of controlling more than one pest species. This study aimed to evaluate the susceptibility of the pest species Chrysodeixis includens and Spodoptera frugiperda to different isolates of M. rileyi and, thus, determine a possible influence of the host of origin on the pathogenic activity of these isolates. Three isolates [CG1312 (C. includens as original host), CG381 (S. frugiperda as original host) and a new wild isolate (C. includens as original host)] were tested against larvae of C. includens and S. frugiperda, in third instar age, by treatment of surfaces with conidial suspension, under laboratory conditions. Both species were susceptible to the isolates of M. rileyi, with mortality rates of 53-58 % for C. includens and 74-84 % for S. frugiperda. The results suggest that the host of origin may not be determinant in the selection of pathogenic isolates of M. rileyi against these two pest insects.
INDISCIPLINA NA ESCOLA: UMA APROXIMAÇÃO À LUZ DE WILFRED BION
Authors: Archangelo Ana
Published: August 2020

RESUMO O termo indisciplina cobre fenômenos bastante diversos nas escolas. Baseado nas ideias de Bion, este artigo discutirá que a indisciplina se define como experiências emocionais não toleradas nem processadas, tanto individual como institucionalmente, as quais estão em busca de processamento mental. Este trabalho concluirá que cabe ao adulto responsável pelo encaminhamento das medidas disciplinadoras não a função de correção, mas a de continência das ansiedades presentes nos episódios relacionados à indisciplina.
Relato de tristeza/depressão, nervosismo/ansiedade e problemas de sono na população adulta brasileira durante a pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Barros Marilisa Berti de Azevedo , Lima Margareth Guimarães , Malta Deborah Carvalho , Szwarcwald Célia Landmann , Azevedo Renata Cruz Soares de , Romero Dalia , Souza Júnior Paulo Roberto Borges de , Azevedo Luis Otávio , Machado Ísis Eloah , Damacena Giseli Nogueira , Gomes Crizian Saar , Werneck André de Oliveira , Silva Danilo Rodrigues Pereira da , Pina Maria de Fátima de , Gracie Renata
Published: August 2020

Resumo Objetivo: Analisar a frequência de tristeza, nervosismo e alterações do sono durante a pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil, identificando os segmentos demográficos mais afetados. Métodos: Estudo transversal, com questionário aplicado via web a adultos e idosos, coletando informações sobre condições de vida, saúde e comportamento. Foram estimadas prevalências e razões de prevalências ajustadas por idade e sexo. Resultados: De 45.161 brasileiros respondentes, verificou-se que, durante a pandemia, 40,4% (IC95% 39,0;41,8) se sentiram frequentemente tristes ou deprimidos, e 52,6% (IC95% 51,2;54,1) frequentemente ansiosos ou nervosos; 43,5% (IC95% 41,8;45,3) relataram início de problemas de sono, e 48,0% (IC95% 45,6;50,5) problema de sono preexistente agravado. Tristeza, nervosismo frequentes e alterações do sono estiveram mais presentes entre adultos jovens, mulheres e pessoas com antecedente de depressão. Conclusão: As elevadas prevalências encontradas indicam a necessidade de garantir a provisão de serviços de atenção à saúde mental e à qualidade do sono, adaptados ao contexto pandêmico.
Soul care in the hospital nursing context: an analysis based on Transpersonal Caring
Authors: Nunes Emanuelle Caires Dias Araújo , Santos Hévellin da Silva , Dutra Gleica Afonso , Cunha Juliana Xavier Pinheiro da , Szylit Regina
Published: August 2020

Abstract Objective: To unveil spirituality in the care process of nursing professionals in the hospital context under the lens of Transpersonal Caring. Method: A descriptive-exploratory study implementing a qualitative approach conducted with professionals from the nursing team in a general hospital in Bahia, using a semi-structured interview submitted to the content analysis technique and analyzed from the perspective of the Theory of Transpersonal Caring theoretical framework. Results: There were 16 professionals who participated. It was found that the nursing team perceives the patient and family’s demand for spiritual care, and sometimes even has experiences and suggestions for interventions, especially those which cultivate faith and spirituality, but this does not happen with most of these professionals who demonstrate difficulties, unpreparedness and fear of taking on such care responsibility. Conclusion: There is a need to develop better interaction/spiritual care skills by nursing professionals in the challenging context of the search for meaning, faith and hope mobilized by the disease experience. The Systematization of Spiritual Nursing Care and Transpersonal Caring stand out as appropriate devices, which provide consistent subsidies for undertaking spiritual care.
Human comfort assessment of buildings subjected to nondeterministic wind dynamic loadings
Authors: Barile Alan , Bastos Leonardo de Souza , Silva José Guilherme Santos da
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT A reliable human comfort assessment depends on the correct description of the wind dynamic loads when compared with studies of natural wind. Thus, in this research work an analysis methodology was developed aiming to generate nondeterministic dynamic wind loadings, based on a power spectral density function and coherence function. This way, aiming to test the developed analysis methodology, a forced vibration dynamic analysis was carried out, based on a three-dimensional finite element model developed to represent a real and existing thirty-storey reinforced concrete building, with total height of 90 m, store height equal to 3 m and rectangular dimensions of 21.50 m by 17.30 m. The dynamic structural response of the investigated building was evaluated, the accelerations at the top of the structure were calculated and the human comfort was verified. The results obtained along this research work indicate that the peak accelerations calculated for periods of recurrence equal to 10 years and 1 year, respectively, overpass the recommended limits proposed by the NBR 6123 and ISO 10137.
Thermomechanical analysis of reinforced concrete columns exposed to fire
Authors: Ferreira Matheus Wanglon , Silva Filho Luiz Carlos Pinto da , Real Mauro de Vasconcellos
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT: A three-dimensional (3D) transient numerical model for thermomechanical analysis developed with Finite Element Method (FEM) using the software ANSYS 19.1 is exposed in this paper. The proposed model aims to predict the structural behavior of reinforced concrete columns in a fire situation since it is known that high temperatures significantly reduce their mechanical resistance. For this, the main factors that govern their structural behavior should be considered. Analyses obtained by the proposed model were validated with results from experimental data, evidencing a good correlation between numerical and experimental fields.
Evaluation of concrete resistances: an alternative to the criteria of Brazilian standard NBR 12655 based on a Bayesian approach
Authors: Interlandi Claudia , Stucchi Fernando Rebouças , Martha Luiz Fernando Campos Ramos , Santos Sergio Hampshire de Carvalho
Published: August 2020

Abstract Frequently the required concrete resistance is not attained in Brazilian constructions. Partially to circumvent this problem, a new revision of Brazilian Standard ABNT NBR 12655 was issued in 2015. This revision maintains the insufficiently stringent criteria for evaluation of the concrete compression strength in existent and under construction structures of the revision of 1996. This evaluation can be based on very few test specimens, even in the result of a single test. It is shown herein that these criteria are clearly unsafe. Alternative criteria are proposed, based in a Bayesian approach. The proposed criteria are checked against some hundred tests done on actual structures of different characteristics, bridges and buildings.
Increasing structuration rate of 3D printable concretes: the effect of viscosity enhancing admixtures
Authors: Hasse Jessica Amanda , Rubin Ariane Prevedello , Quintanilha Lucas Carvalho , Repette Wellington Longuini
Published: August 2020

Abstract In the last decades, 3D printing has emerged as a promising new paradigm for manufacturing. Even in the civil construction industry, it has gained attention from companies and researchers around the world. Despite of that, the properties of materials applied in the additive manufacturing process are still understudied. One of the challenges is the need to conciliate both high bearing capacity, sparing the need of any confining measures, and the ability of keeping fluidity for enough time, in order to avoid cold joints between the layers. In that scenario, viscosity enhancing admixtures (VEAs) can be a solution, because they are able of promoting flocculation, viscosity gain and yield strength increase, reducing the deposition time in between the layers, which may decrease the formation of cold joints. This research evaluated rheological parameters of four different VEAs and found out that they show potential for increasing the cohesion and buildability of concretes for 3D-printing. The results showed that this effect varies with the type and amount of the admixture adopted and bentonite clay, as a mineral powder material, performed best in comparison to other polymeric VEAs, presenting structuration rates of up to 62% higher than the reference mixture.
Compression resistance of repaired structural concrete elements after core extraction
Authors: Bartikoski Tauana , Kautzmann Vanessa Oerle , Ortolan Vinicius de Kayser , Tutikian Bernardo Fonseca , Modolo Regina
Published: August 2020

Abstract Core sampling for testing is considered a reliable method to provide information on structural materials and is one of the most implemented techniques in the evaluation of concrete elements. However, core drilling results in a decrease in cross section that can compromise structural mechanical strength even if the extracted section is repaired. Norm NBR 7680-1 recommends dry pack as a repair method but also allows the use of other techniques as long as its effectiveness is proven. This work evaluated the resistance of repaired structural prototypes after core drilling sampling. Concrete blocks with 20 MPa resistance were produced from which cores of 100 mm, 75 mm and 50 mm in diameter were extracted. The blocks were repaired with 20 MPa concrete, grout and dry pack techniques. The reconstitution with concrete showed poorest performance, while dry pack led to strengths even higher when compared to reference values.
Three-dimensional modelling of wall-beam interaction in structural masonry buildings
Authors: Lopes Anna Christinna Secundo , Nascimento Neto Joel Araújo do , Medeiros Klaus André de Sousa , Maciel Daniel Nelson
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT: Wall-beam interaction (wall-beam system) is a phenomenon that requires further investigation in order to be consistently incorporated into structural building analysis. Researchers such as Wood, Rosenhaupt, Burhouse, Stafford Smith, Navaratnarajah, Davies, Riddington and Armed conducted tests on specimens to develop simplified analysis models, emphasizing the behavior of walls without openings under one span beams. The present study performed computational analysis using an specific equivalent frame model in order to study the behavior of the wall-beam system in more complex wall and beam arrangements. The examples considered the linear elastic behavior of materials and consisted of assessing stress distribution and displacements on support beams, in addition to stresses at the bottom of the walls, for panels in a real structural masonry building. Two- and three-dimensional analyses were used and the results showed the importance of three-dimensional analysis of wall interconnections. The effects of eccentricity between the vertical plane of the wall and horizontal support beam axis were also evaluated, showing the strong influence of twisting moments in support beam design.