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Alison Locker: Freshwater Fish in England. A Social and Cultural History of Coarse Fish from Prehistory to the Present Day
Authors: Santich Barbara
Published: March 2024

Alison Locker: Freshwater Fish in England. A Social and Cultural History of Coarse Fish from Prehistory to the Present Day: Oxbow Books, 2018: 156 pp., paperback, £38.00.
Keith Thomas: In Pursuit of Civility: Manners and Civilization in Early Modern England
Authors: Mennell Stephen
Published: March 2024

Keith Thomas: In Pursuit of Civility: Manners and Civilization in Early Modern England: Yale University Press, 2018: 473 pp., hardback, £25.00.
Dichloroacetic acid derivatives as potential anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory agents
Authors: Havryshchuk Liubomyr , Horishny Volodymyr , Rushchak Nadiіa , Lesyk Roman
Published: March 2024

The aim. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of dichloroacetic acid derivatives. We aim to cover all aspects of these compounds, including their chemical properties, various synthesis methods, and their wide range of applications in medicinal chemistry. By exploring their diverse roles in drug development, we aim to highlight their importance and potential in shaping future pharmaceutical innovation.
Materials and methods. Bibliosemantic and analytical methods are used in the research.
Results. Our studies confirm the potential effectiveness of dichloroacetic acid and its derivatives in the treatment of cancer and other diseases. These compounds can induce the apoptosis process, which is the programmed cell death, and inhibit the cancer cells' growth. This is particularly effective when dichloroacetic acid and its derivatives are used in combination with other therapeutic methods, as indicated in the patents cited in our study. Dichloroacetic acid and its derivatives have also shown the ability to lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels. This indicates the possibility of their use for diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and lactic acidosis treatment. Diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and lactic acidosis are serious conditions that can lead to significant health problems. Therefore, the possibility of using dichloroacetic acid and its derivatives for the treatment of these conditions opens new perspectives in medical science.
Conclusions. Our findings point to the prospects of further research in the field of new therapy methods development and the use of dichloroacetic acid derivatives as potential drugs to improve the effectiveness of cancer and other diseases treatment. We believe that these compounds have great potential for further study and may play an important role in future medical innovation
Exploring the importance of building strong customer relationships
Authors: Seturi Maia
Published: March 2024

The object of the research is the role of creating customer satisfaction in retaining them and establishing long-term relationships with customers. Establishing market relations is accompanied by many challenges. Among them is increasing the competitiveness of companies to gain more success in the market. Without it, local business development is impossible. In this case, companies are greatly helped by realizing the role and importance of relationship marketing and using its approaches in practical activities. This has become one of the most relevant topics. Marketing is important for organizations to continue operating in business. Earnings are necessary to ensure the processes of production of goods. In the company, it is mainly marketing that is of decisive importance in generating revenues. It is important to know the key determinants that influence customer acquisition and subsequent retention.
The work aimed to find out and determine the importance and role of creating customer satisfaction in retaining them and establishing long-term relationships with customers. Various indicators are used to determine this. There are different views and opinions regarding the named issues. Secondary data from the websites of various organizations and companies are used in this study. Taking into account the results of this work, companies will be able to make a critical analysis of their work with customers in the market, identify their weaknesses in this regard, and then take real steps to improve the situation. The paper discusses some approaches to the calculation of customer satisfaction indices, some different views and approaches expressed in this direction.
A clear picture of the current situation in Georgia in the mentioned direction is created based on various reliable information sources. It is found that companies use only accumulation of points systems. In this article, the author discusses the conceptual aspects of relationship marketing, the opinions of various scientists and specialists are analyzed in this direction.
The article presents a number of conclusions and recommendations of the author in the direction of increasing the effectiveness of the use of relationship marketing.
A broader view of research contributions: Necessary adjustments to DORA for hiring and promotion in psychology.
Authors: Brown Gavin
Published: March 2024

Recently Schönbrodt et al. (2022) released recommendations for improving how psychologists could be evaluated for recruitment, retention, and promotion. Specifically, they provided four principles of responsible research assessment in response to current methods that rely heavily on bibliometric indices of journal quality and research impact. They build their case for these principles on the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) perspective that decries reliance on invalid quantitative metrics of research quality and productivity in hiring and promotion. The paper makes clear the tension panels have to address in evaluating applications—too little time to do an in-depth evaluation of an individual’s career and contribution, so reliance on easy to understand, but perhaps invalid, metrics. This dilemma requires an alternative mechanism rather than simply a rejection of metrics. To that end, the authors are to be congratulated for operationalising what those alternatives might look like. Nonetheless, the details embedded in the principles seem overly narrow and restrictive.
Commentary: 'Responsible Research Assessment II: A specific proposal for hiring and promotion in psychology'
Authors: Brandmaier Andreas Markus , Ernst Maximilian , Peikert Aaron
Published: March 2024

Based on four principles of a more responsible research assessment in academic hiring and promotion processes, Gärtner et al. (2022) suggested an evaluation scheme for published manuscripts, reusable data sets, and research software. This commentary responds to the proposed indicators for the evaluation of research software contributions in academic hiring and promotion processes. Acknowledging the significance of research software as a critical component of modern science, we propose that an evaluation scheme must emphasize the two major dimensions of rigor and impact. Generally, we believe that research software should be recognized as valuable scientific output in academic hiring and promotion, with the hope that this incentivizes the development of more open and better research software.
Closed-form estimates for missing counts in multidimensional incomplete tables
Authors: Ghosh Sayan , Vellaisamy Palaniappan
Published: March 2024

A useful technique for analyzing incomplete tables is to model the missing data mechanisms of the variables using log-linear models. In this paper, we use log-linear parametrization and propose estimation methods for arbitrary three-way and $n$-dimensional incomplete tables. All possible cases in which data on one or more of the variables may be missing are considered. We provide simple closed form estimates of expected cell counts and parameters for the various missing data models. We also obtain explicit boundary estimates under nonignorable nonresponse models. Finally, a real-life dataset is analyzed to illustrate our results for modelling and estimation in multidimensional incomplete tables.
Effect of Extracellular Vehicles, Including Exercise Mimetics, for Improving Bone Loss Caused by Osteoblast Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
Authors: Han Zhen-Xie , Park Yoonjung , Kim Sang Hyun
Published: March 2024

PURPOSE: This study aims to investigate the bone-muscle crosstalk mechanism by treating dysfunctional osteoblasts with extracellular vehicles (EVs) containing exercise mimetics released during muscle contraction, with the intention of identifying key factors in regulatory mechanisms.METHODS: To understand the bone-muscle crosstalk mechanism, the effects of treatment were evaluated in osteoblasts and C2C12. First, palmitate was administered to osteoblasts to induce bone loss due to endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. For validation, two groups were evaluated: a control group (CON) and the palmitate treatment group (PAL). Then, C2C12 myotubes were stimulated with electrical pulses to induce muscle contraction, and the released extracellular vehicles (EVs) were harvested and applied to osteoblasts. The results were used to determine the relevant mechanisms for improving bone loss. The impact of EVs released from muscles on osteoblasts was examined using the CD63-GFP plasmid. Four groups were used to compare across the different variables of interest: CON; EV, EV-treated group; PAL; EP, EV+palmitate-treated group.RESULTS: The palmitate-treated osteoblasts showed increased expression of inositol-requiring protein 1α (IRE1α), decreased sarcoplasmic/ endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase (SERCA), reduced ER Ca2+, and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), indicating induced ER stress. Palmitate-induced ER stress was associated with elevated nuclear factor kappa B (NFκB) and receptor activator of NFκB (RANKL) levels and an increased RANKL/osteoprotegerin (OPG) ratio, causing bone loss. The treatment of osteoblasts with EVs from muscle contraction was found to improve ER stress, the levels of ER Ca2+, MMP, NFκB, and RANKL, and the RANKL/OPG ratio.CONCLUSIONS: Palmitate reduces ER Ca2+ and induces osteoblast ER stress while impairing mitochondrial function. Furthermore, through the RANKL/RANK/OPG pathway, a key mechanism related to bone loss is induced. However, substances induced by muscle contraction can act on osteoblasts through exosomes, potentially improving this process.
Exploring College Students’ Subjective Health Perceptions According to Physical Activity Level
Authors: Kim Ha-Young , Choi Seok-Hwan , Hong Kwang-Seok
Published: March 2024

PURPOSE: This study provides fundamental data required to promote the physical and mental health of college students by exploring their subjective health perception relative to physical activity level.METHODS: Individual, in-depth interviews were conducted in 2023 to assess the subjective health perception of eight collegiate students relative to their physical activity levels.RESULTS: The findings indicated that university students do not adhere to physical activity guidelines, with variations in preferences and motivations for engaging in different types of physical activities. Muscle-strengthening exercises were performed most often, reflecting a specific focus on building strength and muscle mass. Although most participants considered themselves healthy, contrasting perceptions existed regarding factors such as alcohol consumption and smoking. The participants actively engaged in diverse physical activities, thereby expressing a positive perception of the value of exercise. Furthermore, the participants demonstrated a proactive approach to health management by avoiding unhealthy foods and incorporating health supplements, exhibiting a deep understanding and commitment to maintaining their well-being. Almost all participants reported overall improvement in stamina from intense physical activities. However, perspectives on the health-enhancing effects of moderate physical activity varied, with some participants expressing uncertainty and others considering it to be the most suitable exercise for their health conditions. Approximately 50% of the participants emphasized the health benefits of strength training, citing its positive effects on muscle strength and increased self-confidence through an improved external image.CONCLUSIONS: This study explored the subjective health perceptions related to physical activity among eight university students, revealing a preference for strength training, generally positive health perceptions, and proactive health management strategies. These findings emphasize the need for personalized exercise programs based on individual health conditions.
Research Trends on Atopic Dermatitis an Autoimmune Disease and Exercise
Authors: Choi Eun-Ju
Published: March 2024

PURPOSE: Autoimmune diseases attack the organs and tissues of the body because of abnormalities in the immune system, causing health issues such as inflammation and atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a multifactorial pathogenesis that presents with an itchy, dry dermis. Atopic dermatitis can be alleviated or worsened by environmental factors, and studies have reported that exercise has various effects on atopic dermatitis.METHODS: This review collected and analyzed data on the effects of exercise and atopic dermatitis from previous studies obtained through online databases and search engines, including PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.RESULTS: Moderate exercise has a positive effect on the health of patients with atopic dermatitis. During moderate- and high-intensity exercise, the thickness of the dermis and epidermis of atopic skin, serum immunoglobulin (Ig)E levels, and cytokine levels decreased. However, conflicting results showed that high-intensity swimming exercises increased the severity of atopic dermatitis. Additionally, patients with atopic dermatitis and lower physical activity levels showed increased disease severity.CONCLUSION: These results indicate that several exercises have therapeutic potential against atopic diseases. Further studies are required to investigate the effects of exercise on atopic dermatitis, including the limitations.
Sobrecarga de trabalho de enfermeiros na pandemia de COVID-19: potência para vivências de sofrimento moral
Authors: Santos Thallison Carlos Campos , Soares Gabriela da Costa , Lima Kelly Cristina Oliveira de , Souza Beatriz Bolognani Cardoso de , Velloso Isabela Silva Câncio , Caram Carolina da Silva
Published: March 2024

RESUMO Objetivos: compreender vivências de sofrimento moral de enfermeiros relacionadas à sobrecarga de trabalho durante a pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil. Métodos: pesquisa qualitativa, cuja coleta de dados ocorreu através de entrevistas individuais com 19 enfermeiros que atuaram na linha de frente da COVID-19 em serviços de saúde da região Sudeste do Brasil. Os dados foram analisados mediante análise temática de conteúdo. Resultados: a sobrecarga de trabalho mostrou-se potente fonte para vivências de sofrimento moral devido à jornada de trabalho excessiva na vacinação, à dupla jornada de trabalho, à relação conturbada por pressão de gestores e população e ao esgotamento físico e mental, os quais impediam o enfermeiro de agir conforme o seu julgamento. Considerações Finais: a sobrecarga de trabalho dos enfermeiros reflete na assistência de qualidade ao paciente, e impede que os enfermeiros atuem conforme os seus princípios morais, gerando sofrimento moral nos enfermeiros.
Nursing rights in comics: educational technological innovation report
Authors: Santos Odilon Vieira , Okuno Meiry Fernanda Pinto , Hino Paula , Taminato Mônica , Barbosa Dulce Aparecida , Fernandes Hugo
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives: to report an educational technology construction on nursing professionals’ rights. Methods: an experience report on educational technology construction during the crediting of university extension hours in an undergraduate nursing course at a Brazilian public university, between March and June 2023. The Deming cycle was used as a procedural method. Results: four meetings were held between students and extension workers. Eight comic books were produced based on the Code of Ethics for Nurses, addressing professional autonomy, fair remuneration, risk-free work, denial of exposure in the media and others. The Deming cycle proved to be an important strategy for constructing products. Conclusions: nursing professionals’ rights must be discussed and improved. Educational technologies, such as comic books, provide playful and reflective learning.
Temas e conteúdos em Astronomia: o que temos pesquisado na pós-graduação no Brasil?
Authors: Gonçalves Paula Cristina da Silva , Viveiro Alessandra Aparecida , Bretones Paulo Sergio
Published: March 2024

Resumo: Esta pesquisa, do tipo Estado da Arte, apresenta um recorte sobre temas e conteúdos abordados nos estudos sobre Educação em Astronomia produzidos em cursos de pós-graduação no Brasil, de 1973 a 2018. Foram recuperados e analisados 490 estudos, por meio da ferramenta metodológica Análise de Conteúdo. Identificados os mais abordados, correlaciona-se a abordagem com as diferentes etapas da Educação Básica, com o Ensino Superior e com a Educação Não Escolar. O Sistema Sol-Terra-Lua destaca-se no Ensino Fundamental e Médio, enquanto no Ensino Superior, observa-se a predominância de estudos em Mecânica Celeste e Gravitação. As pesquisas na Educação Não Escolar, em geral, não se dedicam a temas específicos. A correlação entre Temas e Conteúdos e o Foco Temático têm ênfase em Conteúdo e Método, refletindo atenção central nos processos de ensino e aprendizagem. Desse modo, indica-se tendências e lacunas com o propósito de contribuir com o desenvolvimento da área.
Phytochemical analysis, toxicity and evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of leaves of Dipteryx alata Vogel
Authors: Scapin E. , Sarri D. R. A. , Augusco M. A. C. , Rodrigues M. A. M. , Fernandes R. M. N. , Silva J. F. M. , Cardoso C. A. L. , Rambo M. K. D.
Published: March 2024

Abstract In this study, our objective was to conduct a comprehensive phytochemical analysis, determine toxicity levels, and assess the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of extracts derived from the leaves of Dipteryx alata Vogel, a native species of the Brazilian cerrado flora. Three distinct extracts were prepared utilizing assisted ultrasound and the Soxhlet apparatus, namely, Ultrasound Crude Extract (UCE), Soxhlet Crude Extract (SCE), and the Soxhlet Ethanol Extract (SEE). The phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of flavonoids, tannins, phytosterols, and saponins in all extracts. Additionally, alkaloids were specifically identified in the SCE and SEE extracts. In the analysis using LC-DAD, the compounds gallic acid, rutin, quercetin, luteolin and kampefrol were determined in higher concentrations in the SCE, followed by the SEE and UCE, respectively. The GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of campesterol, stigmasterol and β-sitosterol in all extracts, with UCE and SCE showing a higher concentration of β-sitosterol. SCE showed the highest concentration of all identified compounds. In the analysis of antioxidant activity by DPPH• and ABTS•+, SEE showed greater efficiency (IC50 = 2.98 ± 2.92 and 6.57 ± 0.89 μg/mL, respectively). In the toxicity test with Allium cepa, all extracts stimulated root growth at 50 g/mL; UCE and SEE stimulated root growth at 250 g/mL; and SEE inhibited root growth at 750 g/mL. In the Artemia salina toxicity, all extracts were non-toxic. Antibacterial activity was identified in the microorganisms S. aureus and S. mutans; however, the extracts did not show antifungal action against the strain of C. albicans. The extracts of D. alata have therapeutic potential for applicability in dentistry.
New record of Philometra species from the marine edible fish Terapon jarbua collected from the Sindh, Arabian Sea, Pakistan
Authors: Ghaffar R. A. , Zulfiqar S. , Hassan H. Ul , Fadladdin Y. A. J. , Sohail M. , Kabir M. , Raza M. A. , Rafiq N. , Abdel-Aziz M. F. A. , Garedaghi Y. , Hasan I. , Arai T.
Published: March 2024

Abstract Diseases in fish due to helminth parasites, especially Philometra species, are the primary worry in aquaculture. Philometra are responsible for health problem in fishes they directly affect fish growth and population parameters. A comprehensive survey was conducted involving the examination of the marine fish species Terapon jarbua, gathered from the coastal waters of Sindh, Pakistan In this research different Philometra species from marine fish Terapon jarbua during 2021 and 2022. Philometra nematodes, belonging to the family Philometridae, are common parasitic organisms inhabiting both marine and freshwater environments. Their prevalence, particularly when existing in high numbers within host organisms, can lead to severe and potentially lethal consequences. Employing light microscopy techniques, diverse species of Philometra were identified, including Philometra teraponi, P. jarbuai, P. arabiai, P. karachii, and P. awarii, localized primarily within the ovaries of the host fish. A total of 140 fish samples were examined and 76 were infected. The intensity of infected fish was 54.28%. The identification process encompassed meticulous analysis of crucial parameters, such as body size, esophagus length, positioning of the nerve ring, dimensions of the ventriculus, and ligament size. Intriguingly, the parasites were found in varying contexts; while some were free within the ovaries, others were embedded within tissues, inducing severe muscular dystrophy. This research presents novel findings of Philometra nematodes in the marine waters of Pakistan, extending their host and geographical distribution records. Future studies are needed to better evaluate and describe the dynamics and the epidemiology of Philometra infection in wild and cultured fish species
Expression of TLR2, FOXP3, and COX2 in the synovial membrane of dogs with canine leishmaniasis-induced arthritis
Authors: Souza-Filho Flávio C. , Martins Conceição S. , Ferreira Tiago C. , Carvalho-Sombra Thaise C.F. , Lopes-Neto Belarmino E. , Ferreira Társsila M.V. , Girão Virgínia C.C. , Nunes-Pinheiro Diana C.S.
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT: Canine leishmaniasis (CanL) is a multifaceted disease triggered by the protozoan Leishmania infantum, characterized by diverse clinical presentations, including osteoarticular complications. Immune-mediated joint diseases invariably initiate at the synovial membrane, implicating its pivotal role in arthritis pathogenesis. This study aimed to investigate the influence of natural L. infantum infection on synovial fluid characteristics and the expression of immune markers, including TLR-2, FOXP3, and COX-2, in the synovial membrane. Twenty naturally infected dogs (NID) with L. infantum were sourced from the Zoonosis Surveillance Unit (ZSU). Clinical-orthopedic assessments were conducted, encompassing lameness, joint edema, crepitus, patellar luxation, and the drawer test. Synovial fluid (SF) parameters, including volume, appearance, viscosity, total nucleated cell count (TNC), neutrophil count, and total protein (TP) content, were determined. After anesthesia and euthanasia, synovial membrane specimens were obtained. SF protein concentrations categorized dogs into three groups: GI (2 to 2.5g/dL), GII (2.5 to 6.0g/dL), and GIII (>6g/dL). Inflammatory infiltrates and synovial membrane changes were assessed, and immunohistochemistry evaluated TLR-2, FOXP3, and COX-2 marker expressions. Clinical evaluations revealed various osteoarticular abnormalities in NID dogs, including lameness (55%), joint edema (25%), crepitus (30%), patellar luxation (20%), and positive drawer test (25%). Post mortem examinations revealed bilateral subchondral bone, meniscus, and trochlea erosion in 30% of cases. Amastigotes of L. infantum were identified extracellularly and within macrophages (60%). An inflammatory infiltrate was predominant in 70% of dogs, with varying intensity among the groups. Mononuclear cells, chiefly macrophages and lymphocytes, and neutrophils comprised the infiltrate. TLR-2 and COX-2 expression levels were elevated in GIII compared to GII and GI. Conversely, FOXP3 showed moderate expression in GI and minimal expression in GII and GIII. This study underscores the contributory role of L. infantum infection in the development of joint lesions in CanL. Additionally, alterations in the expression of immune markers TLR2, FOXP3, and COX2 within the synovial membrane imply the perpetuation and exacerbation of the inflammatory processes, shedding light on the intricate pathogenesis of CanL-induced arthritis.
Canonical correlation between clogging agents and performance of drippers operating with aquaculture effluents
Authors: Paiva Laio A. L. de , Batista Rafael O. , Silva Rodrigo R. da , Moniz Tiago D. da C. , Augusto Francisco I. S. , Cunha Weverton A. da , Rodrigues Filho Ricardo A. , Melo Stefeson B. de , Costa Lucas R. da , Medeiros José F. de , Portela Jeane C. , Araújo Antonio G. R.
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT The canonical correlation is used to correlate groups of distinct variables. The objective of this study was to use canonical correlation analysis to evaluate the interaction between water quality attributes clogging-causing and the hydraulic performance of non-pressure compensating drippers operating with dilutions of aquaculture effluent in well water. The experiment was in a completely randomized design in a split-split-plot scheme with three replicates, with five dilutions in the plots (Dilution 1: 100% aquaculture effluent; Dilution 2: 75% aquaculture effluent + 25% well water; Dilution 3: 50% aquaculture effluent + 50% well water; Dilution 4: 25% aquaculture effluent + 75% well water; and Dilution 5: 100% well water), three emitters in the sub-plots (ST (1.6 L h-1), SL (1.6 L h-1) and NJ (1.7 L h-1)), and three operating times in the sub-subplots (0, 80 and 160 hours, in which 0 hours operating time means the start of evaluations). The statistical analyses performed were correlation matrix and canonical analysis. The canonical correlation analysis indicated that when the concentrations of attributes increase, the hydraulic performance of the drippers decreases. The interaction of this group of attributes indicates that the clogging of drippers operating with the five dilutions of aquaculture effluent in well water occurs by the combined action of physical, chemical, and biological agents. The ST dripper was the least sensitive to the group of quality attributes of the dilutions, whereas the most sensitive was the SL dripper.
Salt tolerance and foliar spectral responses in seedlings of four ornamental herbaceous species
Authors: Oliveira Adriana C. de , Lacerda Claudivan F. de , Cavalcante Eduardo S. , Teixeira Adunias dos S. , Oliveira Marcio R. R. de , Ferreira Jorge F. da S. , Sales Jonnathan R. da S. , Canjá Juvenaldo F. , Bezerra Bruno G. M. da C.
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Studies on using brackish water for the irrigation of ornamental species are still scarce, mainly considering qualitative aspects of the plants. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify salt tolerance and characterize leaf spectral responses of herbaceous ornamental species at the stage of commercial seedling production. The research was carried out from December 2020 to February 2021, under greenhouse conditions, in Fortaleza - Ceará, Brazil. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design with split plots, with main plots consisting of irrigation-water salinity levels (0.5, 2.0, 4.0, 6.0, and 8.0 dS m-1), and subplots by the species Catharanthus roseus, Celosia cristata, Celosia plumosa, and Chrysanthemum coronarium, with four replications. The evaluation parameters were dry mass production, visual sensory analysis, salt tolerance, and leaf spectral responses. Plant visual quality was maintained up to 2.0 dS m-1 for Chrysanthemum coronarium and 4.0 dS m-1 for Celosia cristata, Celosia plumosa, and Catharanthus roseus, which were classified as moderately tolerant at those respective salinity levels. Salinity caused noticeable changes in leaf spectral responses, especially in the visible region.
Morphophysiology and postharvest quality of hydroponic lettuce cultivars grown under high temperature
Authors: Bittencourt Ricardo F. P. de M. , Silva Júnior Mário L. da , Sampaio Italo M. G. , Bittencourt Erika C. F. , Santos Rodolfo I. N. , Coelho Alyam D. , Figueiredo Stefany P. R. , Bittencourt Italo C. F. P. de M. , Lemos Neto Hozano de S.
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is the most economically important leafy vegetable in Brazil, with the crisp type being the most popular among producers. However, in regions with hot climates, lettuce has production limitations due to bolting, requiring knowledge on the behavior of cultivars available on the market. Thus, the objective of the present study was to characterize the performance of crisp lettuce cultivars in terms of their productive, physiological, and postharvest quality aspects when grown under hydroponic cultivation and high temperature conditions. The assay was performed in a greenhouse and the plants were grown in a hydroponic system of DFT type. The average temperature during the experiment was 30.33 °C. The experimental design used was completely randomized with nine treatments (Veneranda, Cristina, Olinda, Mônica, Cinderela, Grand Rapids, Itapuã Super, Crocantela, and Simpson Black Seed), with four replications. The cultivars were analyzed in terms of their productive, physiological, and postharvest quality performances. The Olinda and Cristina cultivars showed the best performance in growth, physiological, and postharvest variables. However, the cultivars had distinct sensory characteristics. Bolting negatively affected gas exchange, production, and postharvest quality of lettuce cultivars Veneranda, Mônica, Grand Rapids, and Cinderela. In addition, it was observed that the pigment content was not determinant for the expression of bolting. Therefore, this study recommends the use of cultivars Olinda and Cristina for the hydroponic cultivation under high temperature conditions.
Weaknesses in the continuity of care for preterm infants discharged from the neonatal unit
Authors: Tanaka Mariana Camargo , Bernardino Fabiane Blanco Silva , Braga Patrícia Pinto , Alencastro Lidiane Cristina da Silva , Gaíva Maria Aparecida Munhoz , Viera Cláudia Silveira
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify weaknesses in the continuity of care for preterm infants discharged from a neonatal unit, based on the perspective of professionals in the family health strategy. Method: Qualitative research, carried out with 16 professionals from four health regions in a capital city in the center-west of Brazil. Data collection took place from October to December 2020, through semi-structured, individual, and in-person interviews. Data underwent content analysis, supported by the concept of continuity of care. Results: The analysis consisted of three categories: Challenges for care in the unit and referral to specialized services; weak interactions between the preterm baby’s family and health professionals; Information: essential aspect for the connection between health professionals and the family of the preterm newborn. Conclusion: Health services are shown to be fragile in terms of the dimensions of continuity of care, contributing to the discontinuity of care for preterm children.
Mortalidade por câncer em trabalhadores com risco de exposição ocupacional à radiação ionizante em empresa do setor nuclear sediada em São Paulo
Authors: Vieira Glacy Sabra , Martinez Maria Carmen , Cardoso Maria Regina Alves
Published: March 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: Comparar a mortalidade por câncer entre trabalhadores expostos à radiação gama e X e a população geral do município de São Paulo, bem como a do subgrupo monitorado com o não monitorado para radiação gama e X em uma unidade de trabalho sediada no município de São Paulo. Métodos: Entre 2016 e 2021 foi realizado estudo de coorte aberta retrospectiva com trabalhadores que tiveram vínculo empregatício desde 31/08/1956 até 31/12/2016 a partir de dados coletados na empresa e em instituições oficiais. Foram calculadas as razões de mortalidade padronizadas (RMP) por sexo, idade e período calendário de cânceres agrupados segundo o tipo, o fator de risco e o sistema orgânico em duas análises: na análise externa, comparou-se a mortalidade da população de estudo com a da população geral do município de São Paulo; já na análise interna, comparou-se a mortalidade do subgrupo monitorado com a do subgrupo não monitorado para radiação gama e X. Resultados: A análise externa de mortalidade mostrou RMP=0,224 (IC95% 0,208–0,240) e o efeito do trabalhador sadio, enquanto a análise interna de mortalidade mostrou RMP = 0,685 (IC95% 0,618–0,758). Conclusão: Este estudo mostrou menor mortalidade por câncer entre os trabalhadores expostos quando comparada com a mortalidade da população geral e o efeito do trabalhador sadio. Entre os trabalhadores monitorados para radiação gama e X, a mortalidade por câncer foi menor quando comparada com a dos não monitorados.
Female-Exu: Meaning and Eroticism in Maria Padilha by Bixarte
Authors: Correia Bruna dos Santos
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT In this research, adopting a qualitative and descriptive approach, the aim is to investigate the possible meaning’s effect associated with the image of Female-Exu using the theoretical framework of Materialist Discourse Analysis. The mythologies surrounding this entity are linked to her power at crossroads and her potential to open paths, providing her followers new ways of understanding life. Additionally, the image of this entity updates meanings related to eroticism. Considering the hegemony of Christian ideologies, the representation of the Female-Exu leads to interpretations other than those which associate the erotic with sin. Therefore, unlike the Christian ideology, such as the image of the devil and/or satan, in addition to negative/pejorative erotic aspects associated with the entity by non-Candomblé and Umbanda practitioners, the research proposal is also to investigate possible erotic meanings in the lyrics “Maria Padilha” by Bixarte.
The Sacred, the Profane, and Frida Kahlo: A Religious Worldview in the Grotesque Body
Authors: Oliveira William Brenno dos Santos , Alves Maria da Penha Casado , Melo Júnior Orison Marden Bandeira de , Souza Matheus Silva de , Coutinho Renata Karolyne Gomes , Costa Júlia Dayane Ribeiro da
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT This article aims to analyze, from a Bakhtinian perspective, the grotesque construction of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s body through a religious worldview. Therefore, we analyze two of her self-portraits, taking into account the dialogic relations constructed between the grotesque representations and Catholic symbology. The analyzed utterances, in which the specificities of the creative competence of the author-creator in her aesthetic activity are inferred, showed that a dialogue is established between the painting El venado herido and Catholic Saint Sebastian and between the painting Las dos fridas and the image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Dante between Furor and Studies
Authors: Brito Emanuel França de
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT This article analyzes a polemic of Italian Humanism around Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). In that period, intellectuals such as Cristoforo Landino (1424-1498) and Marsilio Ficino (1433-1499) interpreted Dante’s writing through the platonic prism of the Phaedrus, that is, as someone who was granted the grace to contemplate the divine and the power to describe it. Decades earlier, however, Coluccio Salutati (1331-1406) and Leonardo Bruni (1370-1444) had already attributed to Dante the merit of focusing on formal studies and, with that, being able to develop expressive artifices to his poetry on its own. For the analysis of the different readings, excerpts in which Dante gives evidence of his path and intellectual maturity will be observed, as well as those in which it is possible to observe the poet’s role in the dissemination of formal knowledge in line with his ethical values.
A criança com restrição verbal e o conceito de intercompreensão e multimodalidade na clínica da linguagem: um estudo de caso
Authors: Silva Cristiane Alves , Santana Ana Paula
Published: March 2024

RESUMO Este artigo tem por objetivo analisar o processo de intercompreensão sob a ótica da Neurolinguística Discursiva. Como metodologia, foi realizado um estudo de caso de uma criança com perfil linguístico de restrição verbal, que diz respeito à dimensão dos enunciados que envolve as palavras e a sua morfologia. A interpretação dos dados ocorreu com base na perspectiva bakhtiniana, que aborda a “compreensão” como um processo ativo responsivo e a significação como emergente na relação entre enunciados. Os resultados evidenciaram que o conhecimento compartilhado entre as interlocutoras permitiu a construção conjunta da significação mesmo diante da restrição verbal, e aspectos como os elementos não verbais e o reconhecimento do papel ativo-responsivo da criança também favoreceram a intercompreensão. Conclui-se que a atenção aos diferentes recursos multimodais como modos de expressão legítimos possibilita às crianças com restrição verbal ocupar a posição de “falantes”, independentemente de seus modos de expressão.
Religião e política: embate de sentidos sobre a fé evangélica em posts de pastores no Instagram
Authors: Brito Cristiane Carvalho de Paula , França Thyago Madeira
Published: March 2024

RESUMO Este trabalho visa refletir sobre possíveis sentidos para a fé evangélica a partir de enunciados produzidos por três pastores evangélicos em suas redes sociais ao enunciarem sobre temas que se vinculam, direta ou indiretamente, a pautas políticas. Fundamentados no escopo teórico dos estudos em Linguística Aplicada e em concepções bakhtinianas de linguagem, nossas análises apontam três sentidos predominantes, os quais significam a fé evangélica como: i) reafirmação da identidade; ii) exercício da alteridade e respeito ao outro; e iii) prática política. Tais sentidos demonstram que há contradições no interior da discursividade religiosa, o que permite o batimento entre discursos de ódio e de respeito e empatia no âmbito da fé evangélica. Assim, buscar as fissuras no discurso religioso que se contraponham a discursos fundamentalistas e autoritários é um dever ético de um líder religioso que reconheça o seu papel social e discursivo como influente nas tomadas de posição e, por conseguinte, na vida dos membros de sua congregação.
Dante entre o furor e os estudos
Authors: Brito Emanuel França de
Published: March 2024

RESUMO Este artigo analisa uma polêmica do Humanismo italiano envolvendo Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). Naquele período, intelectuais como Cristóforo Landino (1424-1498) e Marsílio Ficino (1433-1499) interpretavam a escrita de Dante pelo prisma platônico do Fedro, isto é, como alguém a quem foram concedidos a graça de contemplar o divino e o poder de retratá-lo. Décadas antes, no entanto, Coluccio Salutati (1331-1406) e Leonardo Bruni (1370-1444) já haviam atribuído a Dante o mérito de ter se debruçado sobre os estudos formais e, com isso, ter sido capaz de desenvolver artifícios expressivos à sua poesia por conta própria. Para a análise das diferentes leituras, serão observados trechos em que Dante dá indícios de seu percurso e amadurecimento intelectual, assim como aqueles em que é possível observar a atuação do poeta na difusão do conhecimento formal em consonância com seus valores éticos.
Partilha sensível e a corda de nó(s): emancipação e autonomia no ensino de Artes
Authors: Cassiano Thiago Francysco Rodrigues , Sampaio Juliano Casimiro de Camargo
Published: March 2024

RESUMO O presente artigo propõe discutir a práxis estética e poética na performance arte Corda de Nó(s), com base nas narrativas teatral e visual direcionadas para a emancipação intelectual e para a ampliação do sensível a partir da experiência docente de uma unidade escolar pública municipal, da cidade de Palmas (TO). Esse estudo debruça-se em metodologia qualitativa de narrativa oral e exploratória e nos cadernos de campo dos pesquisadores, elaborados durante as atividades a que se refere este texto, em articulação com estudos bibliográficos, nos conceitos de preparo, desenvolvimento e conclusão do plano de aula da disciplina Artes, baseado no ensino universal, tal como proposto por Jacques Rancière.
“Ainda dói tudo na minha memória”: a urgência do campo dos Direitos Raciais para o alvorecer da contracolonização
Authors: Félix Raíssa
Published: March 2024

Resumo Este artigo tem por objetivo evidenciar a necessidade do reconhecimento do campo dos Direitos Raciais, para reflexão e elucidação da complexidade das relações étnico-raciais no Brasil, com fito na superação das desigualdades e discriminações estruturais da sociedade e do direito, conformadas pela modernidade/colonialidade. Através da análise do discurso presente em narrativas que remetem a casos de suicídio, argumenta-se que a negação e silenciamento da diversidade étnica, cultural e epistêmica das identidades contracolonizadoras implicam em sua condenação ao sofrimento físico e psíquico como condição existencial e que, ao serem ignoradas pela episteme jurídica dominante, ratificam o Direito como instrumento de criação e manutenção de privilégios e exclusões. Conclui-se quanto à necessidade de ruptura da univocidade do direito, que performa ao mesmo tempo o racismo epistêmico e o racismo jurídico, por meio do campo dos Direitos Raciais, voltado às investigações atinentes às condições sócio-histórico-culturais que relegam individualidades fecundas à sub-humanidade jurídica, às investigações relativas às dimensões de humanidade que lhes são estruturalmente negadas, e à revisão e proposição normativa decolonial.
Os custos ocultos da tecnologia e a proteção do direito social ao trabalho
Authors: Gervasoni Tássia A. , Dias Felipe da Veiga
Published: March 2024

Resumo Esta pesquisa situa-se no campo das interações entre Direito e Tecnologia, propondo-se a investigar como garantir o direito social ao trabalho frente às inserções tecnológicas que substituem a mão de obra humana? O objetivo é identificar formas de proteção jurídica ao direito social ao trabalho no atual contexto tecnológico. Emprega-se uma metodologia de abordagem fenomenológica-hermenêutica, método de procedimento monográfico e técnica de pesquisa por documentação indireta. Como resultado, constatou-se a necessidade de uma leitura jurídico-crítica acerca das consequências da tecnologia para as vidas humanas, para o que se impõe a contestação dos discursos de imunização a eventuais aspectos negativos advindos dessa dinâmica, os quais têm contribuído para a invisibilização de elementos centrais ao debate. Concluiu-se que as tecnologias de automação representam uma possibilidade concreta de eliminação de milhões de postos de trabalho humano nos próximos anos, mas que existem inúmeros desafios a serem considerados nesse percurso, já sendo possível perceber, no entanto, um grave quadro de precarização do trabalho estabelecido. Considera-se, todavia, que ordenamento jurídico brasileiro contempla dispositivos constitucionais aptos a conciliar a proteção do direito social ao trabalho e respeito ao princípio da dignidade da pessoa humana com as transformações tecnológicas.
Os Estados Ibéricos e a Questão da Transição em Portugal
Authors: Varela Raquel
Published: March 2024

Resumo Os Estados Ibéricos iniciaram a expansão ultramarina europeia - como empreendimento europeu - na viragem do século XV para o XVI, e nos séculos XVII e XVIII assumem os contornos da transição à modernidade, marcada por um desenho que remonta à luta contra o islão, que marcou a formação da contemporaneidade e da transição do Antigo Regime ao período capitalista no sul da Europa, com impacto no mundo (desde logo na relação com a Inglaterra, motor dos capitalismo), numa visão integrada global: modos de produção, comércio à escala global, regimes políticos, afinal, qual a marca da transição à modernidade no sul da Europa? E como ela se dá em Portugal?
A construção da sociedade neoliberal brasileira: qual o lugar da democracia?
Authors: Machado Ana Victória Delmiro , Verbicaro Loiane Prado , Rebelo Thayná Monteiro , Ferreira Valeska Dayanne Pinto
Published: March 2024

Resumo O artigo visa analisar de que modo a democracia é estruturada no sistema capitalista neoliberal no contexto brasileiro. Enquanto o neoliberalismo requer liberalização dos mercados, redução do estado social e financeirização da vida, a democracia pressupõe igualdade política e econômica, aparato público e inclusão, desse modo, é necessário discutir sobre essa relação conflituosa. A primeira sessão do trabalho discute o sistema econômico, político e social do neoliberalismo, compreendendo suas exigências e características, contrapostas às pretensões democráticas, a fim de adentrar nas particularidades brasileiras. O segundo tópico analisa a construção da sociedade neoliberal, estabelecendo a investigação por meio do embate entre social-desenvolvimento e avanço neoliberal no Brasil. Por fim, examina a presença do capitalismo neoliberal desde os governos do Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT) até os dois primeiros anos de governo Bolsonaro, questionando o lugar da democracia. Para isso, a pesquisa utilizou o método de abordagem dedutivo e tipo de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, com abordagem qualitativa. Como conclusão, destaca-se o obstáculo que o neoliberalismo impõe à concretização de uma democracia substancial, igualitária e plural no Brasil, marginalizando seu poder e restringindo-a à esfera eleitoral.
O diagnóstico falso positivo para HIV e a (des)proteção dos direitos da personalidade da parturiente nos serviços de saúde brasileiros: uma análise jurisprudencial
Authors: Yoshioka Anara Rebeca Ciscoto , Amaro Mylene Manfrinato dos Reis , Cardin Valéria Silva Galdino
Published: March 2024

Resumo O estudo busca avaliar as jurisprudências dos principais tribunais de justiça do Brasil sobre responsabilidade civil em saúde pelo diagnóstico falso positivo em testes rápidos do vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana (conhecido pela sigla em inglês HIV) no processo de parturição e a consequente aplicação dos medicamentos e procedimentos necessários para evitar a transmissão vertical. O problema que orienta o estudo pode ser sintetizado nas seguintes perguntas: em que medida o resultado falso positivo em testes rápidos de HIV no momento do parto e a aplicação do protocolo de não transmissão retroviral vertical nessa ocasião podem ou não gerar responsabilidade civil? A consequente aplicação dos protocolos clínicos de não transmissão retroviral configura hipótese de erro médico ou representa uma situação de violência obstétrica? Com base nos dados levantados a partir de um conjunto de acórdãos a respeito do assunto, torna-se possível afirmar que o diagnóstico falso positivo de HIV impacta significativamente a experiência da parturiente em virtude da ocorrência do erro médico e/ou da violência obstétrica e por consequência a violação dos seus direitos reprodutivos. O objetivo geral do texto consiste em avaliar como o protocolo retroviral de HIV com diagnóstico falso positivo impacta os direitos reprodutivos da parturiente. Os objetivos específicos do texto, que se refletem na sua estrutura em três seções, são: a) avaliar, a partir do estudo já realizados no âmbito do Direito, se o diagnóstico falso positivo de HIV atinge os direitos da personalidade da parturiente e se é capaz de gerar responsabilidade civil do profissional da saúde; b) investigar, por meio dos acórdãos analisados, como configura-se o erro médico, hospitalar ou laboratorial nos diagnósticos de falso positivo e a violência obstétrica relacionados ao HIV, além da análise do quantum indenizatório arbitrado para as hipóteses de procedência; c) analisar os resultados obtidos por meio das jurisprudências levantadas como se dá a incidência da responsabilidade civil aos envolvidos na testagem falso positivo de HIV. O método de pesquisa foi o hipotético-dedutivo, mediante do emprego de técnica de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental.