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The Benefits of Walnuts Consumption on Human Health
Authors: BOBEȘ Cornel , SUCIU Loredana , FLORIAN Vasile
Published: December 2024

The oldest writings about walnuts attest that they were consumed thousands of years before Christ in Persia, where they were specially cultivated for the royal family. Following the Silk Road, traders brought walnuts from Central Asia, China, to ancient Greece. Nowadays, the countries that can be proud of the impressive production of walnuts are China, the United States of America takes the second place, and Iran is the third largest producer of walnuts. Walnuts are a food that can be used in drinks and salty and sweet dishes and are also the basis of many cosmetic products. In addition, it is suitable for people of all ages. There are no restrictions in this regard. Due to the composition rich in minerals and vitamins, walnuts offer a generous series of external and internal benefits to the body. The studies undertaken in recent years have highlighted the positive effects that the consumption of nuts has on human health, such as: in brain functions, heart health, and reducing the risk of cancer.
Health Benefits of Crassulaceae Species Frequent in Romania
Authors: BORCĂ Mădălina , ONA Andreea , MUNTEAN Leon , BORCĂ Alexandru , STOIE Andrei
Published: December 2024

A family of succulent plants with a nearly global range and adaptation to xeric ecological conditions is the Crassulaceae. There are roughly 1500 species in this family, most of which are used as decorative plants or as part of the design of green roofs. Their pharmacological and therapeutic effects, which we list here, include analgesic, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, antibacterial, and anticancer, were recently emphasized by biochemical analyses. Several researches have demonstrated the presence of the following chemical substances with biological and pharmacological action: flavonoids, sterols, ascorbic acid, trace elements, hydrocarbons, bufadienolides, etc. This paper aims to provide a short overview of the known therapeutic effects of the species from the Crassulaceae family which are frequently met in Romania. The studies can serve as a prelude to the application of these properties in the context of alternative medicine, while also opening up new research avenues for the advances of phytotherapy.
Milk Thistle [Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.] - a Very Useful Plant for People's Health
Authors: COȘERAN Mihaela Anca , CONSTANTINESCU Emilia , ONA Andreea , BALAȘ Simona , DUDA Marcel
Published: December 2024

Milk thistle, a species mentioned from the time of Greek philosophers, is well known due to one of its constituents, silymarin, and used in the treatment of several liver disorders. Even though the majority of the documentary data on Silybum marianum focuses on its role in liver diseases, more information has recently become available regarding the herb's beneficial effects on a variety of other diseases, including protection for the kidneys, hypolipidemic and anti-atherosclerotic activities, cardiovascular protection, prevention of insulin resistance, particularly in cirrhotic patients, cancer prevention, and Alzheimer's and dementia prevention. Considering the preceding significance, in this paper, we present a synthesis of the knowledge related to the phytochemical constituents of the milk thistle fruits and their pharmaceutical activity, to the origin and spread of the species, to the systematics and cultivated varieties, as well as the influence of the environmental conditions and applied technology on the production and chemical composition of the fruits of these plants.
Neuroprotective Properties of Aqueous Extracts from Natural Sources
Authors: MARȚIȘ Georgiana Smaranda , POP Anamaria , UNGUR Rodica , BORDA Ileana Monica , BORDEAN Maria-Evelina , BUZGĂU Giorgiana , BRAICU Anamaria , MUSTE Sevastița
Published: December 2024

Neurodegenerative diseases results in slow neuronal death that accompanied with losing cognitive functions and sensory dysfunction. In efforts to discover new strategies for neurodegenerative therapy, natural herbal sources products have aroused interest in the research community and in the pharmaceutical industry for their neuroprotective activity. Mixtures or extracts of natural products might have advantages compared to individual natural compounds, as they have multiple simultaneous target approaches, which could be a novel treatment option for neurodegenerative, considering the complexity of its pathophysiology. This review mainly focuses in vitro and in vivo trials of natural aqueous extract and compiles information on their mechanism of actions.
Evaluation of Sambucus nigra as a Natural Food Additive
Authors: NAGY Imola-Noémi , PUGNA Andreea-Adelina , HODIȘAN Bogdan Florin , BIRIȘ-DORHOI Suzana-Elena , SOCACI Sonia-Ancuța , TOFANĂ Maria
Published: December 2024

Black elder (Sambucus nigra L.) has a lot of health benefits and is used for several purposes depending on the morphological part of the plant. Although the benefits of elderflower fruit have been known in Europe and America for a very long time, in recent years it has been of increasing interest to the food and pharmaceutical industry. The present paper shows the evaluation of the biochemical compounds of some extracts from elderberries with the aim of being used as natural food additives. Numerous studies demonstrate that due to its high nutritional value, elderberry can be used as a functional ingredient in a wide range of food products. These fruits contain a small amount of cyanogenic glycosides, which are potentially toxic, for this reason many consider it harmful to the human body, but this compound can be eliminated by applying thermal treatments. Depending on the degree of pollution in the harvesting area, the quality of elderberries may show deficiencies in the amount of biochemical compounds and an increase in the amount of heavy metals. Being rich in antioxidants, flavonoids and volatile compounds, it can be a suitable source for obtaining natural dyes and flavourings.
Obtaining a Functional Product from Soy Milk Fortified with Blackcurrant Extract
Authors: POP Ana-Ioana , JIMBOREAN Mirela , MICHIU Delia , HODIȘAN Bogdan Florin , BIRIȘ-DORHOI Suzana Elena , FĂRCAȘ Anca-Corina , TOFANĂ Maria
Published: December 2024

Food is an important factor in maintaining well-being, which is why people should pay special attention to the food they eat. Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases are increasingly widespread among the population, being accentuated by the active lifestyle, lack of sleep, physical activity or unhealthy diet. This work highlights the bioactive role of black currants and the benefits they bring to health, as well as obtaining a bioactive product that has as raw materials in its composition: soy milk and currants. Starting from Hippocrates' motto, ”Let food become your medicine”, I believe that functional products have an essential role in maintaining health. The main purpose of the work is to identify the properties of red and black currant fruits, in different forms of presentation, in order to be used as a fortifying element in a soy-based food product, which stands out through the physico-chemical, organoleptic and microbiological properties provided of quality standards
Sustainable Ingredients and Selected Herbs By-Products for Food Industry
Authors: POP Anamaria , MARȚIȘ Georgiana Smaranda , PĂUCEAN Adriana , CHIȘ Simona , MAN Simona , SALANȚĂ Liana , MUREȘAN Andruța , MUSTE Sevastița
Published: December 2024

This review presents sustainable ingredients from selected herbs by-products, processing, and extractions of bioactive compounds exploring the potential for utilization as novel “green” food ingredients used in food technology. To increase the sustainability of the food chain, the valorisation of food by-products and wastes has emerged as a key study area. Herbs by-products have recently been discovered as sources of a variety of phytochemicals, many of which have significant biological activity that could be useful for food industry by applying the appropriate extraction method. For the recovery of bioactive, new extraction methods including pulsed electric field and ultrasonic are generating a lot of interest in herbs by-products. Supercritical fluid extraction, a green and environmentally-friendly procedure for preparation of some herbs by-products is described in this review in the context of sustainable extractions to eliminate or reduce solvent consumption.
The Use of Rapeseed for Medicinal Purposes
Authors: SUCIU Dan Laurențiu , VÂRBAN Dan , MUNTEAN Sorin , MOLDOVAN Cristina , HORGA Vasile , MĂRGINEAN Raluca , DUDA Matei Marcel
Published: December 2024

Rapeseed are many components and ingredients in the human diet that were not very popular before, but nowadays play an important role in the prevention and treatment of some diseases that the world civilizations fight with. Due to the numerous compounds with health properties that some plants contain, they have become necessary for a normal lifestyle. In this respect, the rapeseed is one of the plants that are used for medicinal purposes, for the benefits that its oil brings to the human body. Rapeseed oil is an important agricultural crop, grown primarily for oil production. Oilseed rape is the second-highest yielding oil crop worldwide and accounted for 14% of world major oil crop production. Rapeseed oil has been shown to be useful not only for food and oil industry, but also for recovery, health improvement and it contributes to some disease prevention. Micronutrients in rapeseed as polyphenols, tacopherols, phytosterols and phospholipids may have benefits in reducing atherosclerosis, according to the latest researches. The usage of rapeseed oil as a food product as well as in the production of non nutrition products such as greases, lubricant oils and especially diesel fuel may increase the rapeseed production in the world (Fulton, 2004).
Determination of Heavy Metal Content in Wine by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES)
Authors: HODIȘAN Bogdan Florin , BABALAU-FUSS Liliana-Vanda , NAGY Imola-Noémi , PUGNA Andreea-Adelina , BIRIȘ-DORHOI Suzana-Elena , SOCACI Sonia-Ancuța , FARCAS Anca-Corina , TOFANĂ Maria
Published: December 2024

The determination of minerals, trace elements and heavy metals in wine has a special importance both in the qualitative characterization of wines and in terms of consumers' health. At the same time, it can be an important factor in differentiating and authenticating wines based on their geographical origin. In this work is evaluated the content in heavy metals, minerals and trace elements by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES), for five assortments of wines (Muscat Ottonel, Pinot Grigio, Fetească Regală, Merlot, Italian Riesling) obtained in the north-western area of Romania, in the wine-growing year 2021. Heavy metals found in the investigated wines were under the limits imposed by European standards.
The Use of Wild Apple Fruits for Innovation Confectionery
Authors: MATEESCU Alexandra Mădălina , MUREȘAN Andruța Elena , MUREȘAN Vlad , VLAIC Romina , TANISLAV Anda Elena , MUSTE Sevastița
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study was to improve chocolate products with filling already on the market with a jam from a kind of less exploited apple in our country, named ornamental apples (Malus baccata). The finished product was obtained by the classic process of obtaining jam, boiling apples to a jam consistency, then slipping the skins and pips, re-boiling and adding sugar. Then it left a little to cool down and put himself in jars for storage, followed by the classic sterilization operation known as the popular ”dusting”. Physico-chemical analyses such as moisture and dry matter, mineral substances, pH and titrable acidity were carried out in this study. After carrying out the analyses on apple jam, the finished product was made, named chocolate with apple jam filling; these two products combine very well, since chocolate tastes sweet, while the jam is a little sour and result in a sweet and sour taste that delights our taste buds.
Comparative Study of Polyphenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Four Agastache Species (Lamiaceae)
Authors: NECHITA Mihaela-Ancuța , BENEDEC Daniela , HANGANU Daniela , NECHITA Vlad-Ionuț , VÂRBAN Rodica , TOIU Anca , NISTOR Adriana , ONIGA Ilioara
Published: December 2024

Agastache species (Lamiaceae) are aromatic plants that are used in traditional medicine for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and bacterial infections. Their phytochemical profile is characterized by the presence of essential oil, phenolic derivatives and terpenoid compounds. In the present study, the polyphenolic composition and antioxidant potential of four Agastache species (A. foeniculum, A. mexicana, A. scrophulariifolia, A. rugosa) and one cultivar (A. rugosa ‘After Eight’) were investigated. The total polyphenols content (TPC), caffeic acid derivatives content (TCADC) and flavonoids content (TFC) were evaluated spectrophotometrically. Also, the antioxidant capacity of Agastache extracts was measured using 2,2–diphenyl-picrylhydrazil (DPPH) and ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) methods. This study showed a TPC ranging from 1.92 to 3.64 mg GAE/g, TCADC ranging from 1.35 to 3.58 mg CAE/g, and TFC between 0.58 and 0.72 mg RE/g. The phenolic determinations are in accordance with the antioxidant activity. Thus, a higher TPC (3.64 mg GAE/g dried plant material) for A. mexicana methanolic extract is related to a higher DPPH radical scavenging activity (IC50 = 109.08 µg/mL) and a higher ferric ion reducing antioxidant capacity (2346.88 µM TE/100 mL extract). The results open new directions in the pharmacognostic analysis of Agastache species and provide important preliminary information for further pharmacological research.
Correlations between the Height of Malva sylvestris Plants and Some Growth and Development Elements with a Determining Role on Herb Production
Authors: NIȚU Sorina , NIȚU Răzvan-Damian , PETRE Diana
Published: December 2024

The present work aims to improve the necessary knowledge for the introduction into cultivation of Malva sylvestris L. These studies were carried out at the National Research and Development Institute for Potato and Sugar Beet Brasov, within the Department of Technology and Good Agricultural Practices, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Laboratory. Malva sylvestris L. (mallow) is an annual, biennial or perennial plant, common in areas with milder perennial climates. It is an herbaceous plant, has an erect stem, leaves, alternately arranged, long-petiolate, palmate-lobed with 5-7 lobes, with unevenly toothed edges. Mallow flowers are odourless, they have a mucilaginous taste. Petals vary from white - pink - emarginate ruffles. Concentric staminal filaments are arranged in a column surrounding the styles. It has been used for phytotherapeutic purposes since biblical times, in the treatment of internal and external inflammations, also in the form of poultices in the case of injuries. Literature has shown multiple biological effects in this species, from anti-inflammatory, healing, antibacterial and anticancer, antioxidant effects. During the experimental years, during the growing season, biometric determinations were carried out to highlight the phenological stages of vegetative and generative organ formation.
Results Regarding the Valorisation of Pine Buds (Pinus sylvestris) in a Honey Based Food Supliment
Authors: SZANTO Lidia Gizella , MUREȘAN Elena Andruta , PUȘCAS Andreea , POP Anamaria , VLAIC Romina , MAN Simona , MARTIȘ Georgiana , MUSTE Sevastița
Published: December 2024

Population lifestyles and socio-economic trends indicate the need for foods with enhanced health benefits. From this point of view, the demand for functional foods and dietary supplements in the global market has grown rapidly. This research aims to create a food supplement based on pine buds and honey, without thermal treatment, having no impact effect buds biologically active compounds. To obtain the food supplement, were used 2 types of honey and pine buds in 3 stages of development. The method used for sensorial analysis was nine hedonic tests. Food supplements obtained from polyflora honey and pine buds in the three stages of development were more appreciated by consumers compared to the food supplement obtained from acacia honey and pine buds in the three stages of development.
Traditional Uses in Food Products and Health Benefits of Hawthorn
Authors: PUGNA Andreea-Adelina , NAGY Imola-Noémi , SOCACI Sonia-Ancuța , HODIȘAN Bogdan Florin , BIRIȘ-DORHOI Suzana-Elena , TOFANĂ Maria
Published: December 2024

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a plant of the Rosaceae family and is widely grown throughout the world as one of the medicinal and edible plants, known as the “nutritious fruit” due to its richness in bioactive substances. Extracts derived from it are used in the formulation of dietary supplements, functional foods, and pharmaceutical products. Rich in amino acids, minerals, pectin, vitamin C, chlorogenic acid, epicatechol, and choline, hawthorn has a high therapeutic and health value. Many studies have shown that hawthorn has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-cardiovascular disease, and digestive enhancing properties. This study briefly reviews the chemical composition, nutritional value, food applications, and the important biological and pharmacological activities of hawthorn. This will contribute to the development of functional foods or obtain a natural additive with high conservation value from hawthorn.
Melliferous Aromatic Plants
Authors: HAAS Robert Adrian , CRISAN Ioana , VÂRBAN Dan , STOIE Andrei , VÂRBAN Rodica
Published: December 2024

Important reference source show that more than eight hundred species of medicinal plants grow on the Romanian’s territory, of which only a small proportion are cultivated. Part of the spontaneous and cultivated medicinal plants, native or introduced in Romania, are aromatic plants, which are rich in essential volatile oils. Essential oils have important biological properties and are increasingly used in various industries such as pharmaceutical, food and cosmetics to name a few. Many plants secreting aromatic essential oils are also plants with a high melliferous potential. Studies carried out over several years, on aromatic plants in spontaneous flora and in integrated crops have demonstrated important melliferous potential for representatives of several botanic families such as: Lamiaceae, Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Brassicaceae and Amaryllidaceae. The Lamiaceae family is best represented, species such as: Melissa officinalis, Salvia officinalis, Lavandula angustifolia, Mentha piperita, Hyssopus officinalis, Dracocephalum moldavica, Satureja hortensis and Thymus vulgaris being extremely valuable both for the quality and multiple uses of their essential oils, for the honey base they provide to beekeepers as well as the particular quality of the honey. Medicinal and aromatic plants greatly contribute to the beneficial properties of bee keeping products (honey, pollen, royal jelly and propolis) and have the potential to deliver more bioactive bee products.
The Use of Plant Extracts Against Straw Cereals Diseases
Authors: ȘOPTEREAN Laura , FĂTU Cristina , VĂLEAN Ana Maria , TĂRĂU Adina Daniela , SUCIU Loredana , CRISAN Ioana , MUNTEAN Leon
Published: December 2024

Straw cereals plants are constantly exposed and threatened to many pathogens throughout the growing season that affect their development, yield capacity and quality. The most used method of controlling cereal pathogens is the application of fungicides. However, pathogens have been observed to develop resistance to active substances contained in plant protection products. To reduce the use of conventional crop protection products and improve food and feed safety, there is increasing interest in the use of natural, more environmentally friendly plant-based compounds (i.e. botanicals) to control fungal diseases. Those are derived from plants belonging to different families and are either used as plant extracts, essential oils or both. Plant extracts are effective bioagents against a wide range of plant pathogens, i.e. fungal, bacterial and viral pathogens. Oils obtained from plant seeds have also been used to control plant pathogens. Globally, there are approximately 2500 species from 235 plant families that are effective in controlling diseases and pests. Botanicals based on preparations from medicinal and aromatic plants have high potential for the control of various fungal pathogens. Frequent examples include garlic (Allium sativum), caraway (Carum carvi), fern tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), sage (Salvia fruticosa), thyme (Thymus vulgaris), neem (Azadirachta indica), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globolus), bojho (Acorus calamus) and asuro (Justicia adhatoda) against fungal pathogens from the genera Aspergillus, Alternaria, Cladosporium, Fusarium, Bipolaris, Penicillium and Puccinia.
Triticale, a Grain with Many Uses, Including Medicinal
Authors: ANDRAȘ Beniamin-Emanuel , ÁCS Balazs , RACZ Ionuț , URSAN Patrick , DUDA Marcel
Published: December 2024

Triticale (Triticosecale Wittmack) are the result of crossing, having as parents Triticum aestivum and Secale cereale, taking from them a high production capacity and an adaptability and resistance to biotic and abiotic stress factors. Depending on the author, they have a protein content between 10 and 22%, a starch content of around 60% and a lysine content higher than wheat. They are used in different industries in different forms. In medicine, they have a preventive role against metabolic tubulation, cancer and an anti-inflammatory role. It is used in the bakery industry, the manufacture of pastries, biscuits, in different concentrations together with wheat flour, in the beer, cellulose, bioethanol, food industry, in fish grain and even in the manufacture of ecological polymer materials.
Determinantes da reincidência prisional em Santa Catarina utilizando a análise de sobrevivência
Authors: Souza Rafael Galvão de , Golgher André Braz , Silva Bráulio Figueiredo Alves da
Published: December 2024

Resumo Este artigo investiga os determinantes da reincidência prisional a partir de dados sociodemográficos e criminais de egressos de estabelecimentos penais de Santa Catarina. Utilizam-se dados disponibilizados pelo Sistema de Identificação e Administração Prisional (IPEN) da Secretaria de Administração Prisional e Socioeducativa de Santa Catarina. Foram utilizados métodos da análise de sobrevivência, mais especificamente o indicador Kaplan-Meier e o modelo de Cox, para caracterizar o perfil e estimar probabilidades de reincidência. Foi observada uma taxa de reincidência prisional de 31,7%, que é relativamente baixa quando comparada com outros estudos com dados brasileiros. Os resultados confirmaram a relevância de diversos fatores para explicar as taxas de reincidência. Homens, solteiros, de cor/raça preta, mais jovens, com menor grau de instrução, sem religião, que receberam menos visitas enquanto presos, com mais condenações pretéritas, com histórico de fuga e evasão e que haviam cometido crimes contra a propriedade tinham taxas mais elevadas.
Diferença do desempenho educacional entre estudantes de zonas rurais e urbanas no Brasil: uma análise quantílica incondicional
Authors: Cruz Ítalo Spinelli da , Moura Fábio Rodrigues de , Esperidião Fernanda
Published: December 2024

Resumo O Brasil possui um sólido sistema de avaliação e diagnóstico da educação básica que ajuda a compreender os diferenciais no desempenho dos alunos. Este estudo tem por objetivo avaliar se a localização rural e urbana da escola exerce efeito significativo no desempenho escolar dos alunos, controlando por múltiplas dimensões associadas ao processo educacional nos municípios brasileiros. Utiliza-se o estimador inovador proposto por Rios-Avila e Maroto (2022) para o cálculo de efeitos de tratamento sobre os diferentes quantis da variável resultado, o Quantile Treatment Effects (QTE) para os alunos entre 2013 e 2017. A amostra é construída a partir dos microdados do Sistema de Avaliação do Ensino Básico (Saeb) para o 5º ano do ensino fundamental, tendo como proxy de desempenho a proficiência em matemática. Os resultados indicam que existe uma multa educacional ao estudante da zona rural.
Peso ao nascer e pressão arterial de crianças e adolescentes: um estudo do ciclo da vida
Authors: Teofilo Marcella Martins Alves , Kale Pauline Lorena , de Torres Tania Zdenka Guillén , Lobato Jackeline Christiane Pinto , Cavalcanti Maria de Lourdes Tavares , Costa Antonio José Leal , Kuschnir Maria Cristina Caetano , Szklo Moysés
Published: December 2024

Resumo Introdução Pressão arterial (PA) elevada em crianças e adolescentes pode levar à hipertensão na vida adulta. O baixo peso ao nascer (PN) é fator de risco para PA elevada no ciclo da vida. Objetivo Investigar a associação entre peso ao nascer (PN), proxy da nutrição intrauterina, e pressão arterial (PA), enfatizando o papel do estado de peso (EP), de estudantes (6-14 anos), Niterói/RJ. Método Estudo do ciclo da vida, fundamentado na hipótese da programação fetal (HPF): desnutrição intrauterina leva ao aumento da PA. A partir de um estudo seccional, foram aferidas massa corporal, estatura e PA. Os dados foram obtidos de questionários e do Sistema de Informações sobre Nascidos Vivos (1996-2004). Modelos de regressão linear foram analisados com e sem EP. Resultados Em 675 escolares (6-14 anos), 12,4% apresentaram PA elevada, 30,9%, excesso de peso e 5,8% nasceram com baixo peso e, para cada aumento de 100g no PN, a PAS aumentou 0,08mmHg (IC95%:-0,09;0,24) e a PAD 0,02mmHg (IC95%:-0,14;0,18). Nos adolescentes, o aumento de 100g no PN esteve associado a um aumento de 0,14mmHg da PAS (IC95%:-0,08;0,37) e de 0,02mmHg da PAD (IC95%:-0,13;0,17), com ajuste múltiplo (incluindo EP). Conclusão PN e PA estiveram positivamente associados, não corroborando com a HPF. Nos escolares com excesso de peso, a PA foi mais alta entre aqueles que nasceram com baixo peso, sugerindo a necessidade de prevenir a inadequação do peso desde a fase intrauterina.
Prevalência e fatores associados ao comportamento sedentário em universitários da área da saúde de uma instituição goiana
Authors: Guerra Heloísa Silva , Brugnoli Adriana Vieira Macedo , Stahnke Douglas Nunes , Pattussi Marcos Pascoal , Costa Juvenal Soares Dias da
Published: December 2024

Resumo Introdução O comportamento sedentário (CS) tem sido apontado como fator de risco para doenças crônicas e mortalidade por todas as causas. Objetivo Estimar a prevalência de CS e fatores associados em universitários da área da saúde de uma universidade da região Centro-Oeste brasileira. Método Estudo transversal com acadêmicos da saúde, de ambos os sexos, de 18 a 59 anos. Coletaram-se os dados por meio de questionário e o CS foi estabelecido pelo tempo assistindo à televisão, usando computador, jogando videogame e utilizando transporte. O ponto de corte considerado como elevado CS foi de seis horas ou mais por dia. A análise ajustada foi realizada por meio de Regressão de Poisson. Resultados Entre os 2.287 participantes, a prevalência de CS foi de 50,4% (IC 95% 48,3 - 52,5), sendo que ser do sexo masculino (RP=1,18; IC95% 1,04-1,35; p<0,010), cursar medicina (RP=1,16; IC95% 1,00-1,34; p<0,047) e não praticar atividade física (RP=1,55; IC95% 1,28-1,87; p<0,001) estiveram associados ao desfecho. Conclusão Cerca de metade dos acadêmicos apresentou CS, estando essa condição associada a sexo masculino, curso de medicina e baixo nível de atividade física. Ressalta-se a importância de políticas públicas para redução do CS com recomendações a universitários a fim de se evitarem prejuízos futuros à saúde.
Educação em Saúde na formação médica: uma análise a partir de projetos pedagógicos e da literatura científica
Authors: Gomes Junior Francieudo da Silva , Takenami Iukary , Cecon Roberta Stofeles , Silva Anekécia Lauro da , Palácio Maria Augusta Vasconcelos
Published: December 2024

Resumo: A educação em saúde, apesar de fundamental ao cuidado integral, é, por vezes, trabalhada de forma superficial, suscitando preocupações sobre potenciais desafios na formação médica. Nessa perspectiva, objetivou-se conhecer como a educação em saúde tem sido abordada nos cursos de graduação em Medicina. Fez-se uma análise documental dos Projetos Pedagógicos de Cursos de Instituições de Ensino Superior públicas do estado da Bahia e uma revisão integrativa da literatura em bases de dados científicas no período de 2012 a 2022. Os resultados revelaram informações relacionadas à identificação, à estrutura e à inserção da educação em saúde nos currículos médicos, bem como as principais características e os impactos dessa abordagem na formação acadêmica. Trata-se de uma conjuntura que demonstra avanços significativos, mas destaca a persistência de fragilidades na inserção da educação em saúde nos currículos médicos. Essa realidade sugere a existência de uma discordância entre a formação dos profissionais médicos e as necessidades da população assistida.
O Ensino de Física moderna e contemporânea sob perspectivas Vigotskianas: uma análise de teses e dissertações (1972-2019)
Authors: Terra Carla Nayelli , Duarte Bruno Xavier
Published: December 2024

Resumo: Este artigo trata de uma pesquisa do tipo Estado da Arte cujo objetivo foi identificar e analisar as dissertações e teses defendidas no período de 1972 a 2019, que usaram como referencial o autor Vigotski e que trataram de práticas pedagógicas sobre ensino de Física Moderna e Contemporânea para o Ensino Médio. Os trabalhos foram classificados por meio de descritores de análise, institucionais e pedagógicos, para a compreensão das principais características das pesquisas. Foram localizadas 34 pesquisas dentro desse escopo, das quais a maioria abordou práticas escolares relacionadas à Astronomia e Cosmologia, Física Quântica e Física Nuclear. Sobre os Modelos Pedagógicos, foram encontradas 18 pesquisas alinhadas ao modelo CTS e 16 práticas construtivistas. Esses modelos utilizam métodos e estratégias de ensino que estão próximos à Teoria Sociocultural de Vigotski, e quatro, com estratégias de ensino antagônicas às vigotskianas.
Qualidade do cuidado de enfermagem na gestão da dor em pacientes cirúrgicos ortopédicos: revisão de escopo
Authors: Fontes Bárbara Ventura , Oliveira Amanda Magalhaes de , Moraes Érica Brandão de , Antunes Juliane de Macedo , Salvetti Marina de Góes , Carmo Thalita Gomes do
Published: December 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: Mapear as evidências sobre as práticas de qualidade do cuidado de enfermagem na gestão da dor em pacientes cirúrgicos ortopédicos. Método: Revisão de escopo, conforme as recomendações do Manual JBI. As buscas foram realizadas nas bases de dados MEDLINE (PubMed), LILACS (BVS Regional), Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane, Cinahl e literatura cinzenta, independentemente do idioma e período. A seleção e a extração foram realizadas por dois revisores independentes, utilizando critérios de inclusão/exclusão, e os dados extraídos foram organizados para refletir os principais temas ou padrões recorrentes relacionados ao objetivo da revisão. Resultados: Foram incluídos 94 estudos, a maioria dos Estados Unidos, correspondendo a 34% da amostra, e publicados entre 1997 e 2022. Os achados foram categorizados em práticas de qualidade de enfermagem na gestão da dor relacionadas à organização e monitoramento das unidades, e período pré e pós-operatório. Conclusão: A pesquisa revelou que as práticas de qualidade do cuidado de enfermagem na gestão da dor em pacientes cirúrgicos ortopédicos abrangem uma variedade de abordagens, desde o uso de práticas não farmacológicas e educação ao paciente até o uso de escalas de avaliação da dor, capacitação da equipe, treinamento, até procedimentos farmacológicos inovadores.
Dimensões do cuidado das enfermeiras obstétricas na pandemia de COVID-19 à luz de Jean Watson
Authors: Prata Juliana Amaral , Progianti Jane Márcia , Silva Camilla Ribeiro Freitas da , Costa Aline Caramez , Araujo Luciane Marques de , Pereira Adriana Lenho de Figueiredo
Published: December 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: Compreender as dimensões teóricas do cuidado das enfermeiras obstétricas às parturientes durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Método: Estudo qualitativo com 40 enfermeiras obstétricas. Os dados foram coletados de maio a julho de 2021, através de entrevistas, submetidos à análise de conteúdo temática e discutidos à luz da Teoria do Cuidado Humano Transpessoal de Jean Watson. Resultados: A dimensão criativa abarcou o sexto, oitavo e nono elementos do processo, manifestando-se nas adaptações implementadas no cuidar. As dimensões humanística e cultural se conformaram a partir do primeiro, segundo, quarto e quinto elementos, expressas no modo de cuidar das enfermeiras obstétricas, que subsidiou a dimensão educativa, que abrangeu o décimo elemento, bem como a dimensão espiritual, elucidando o terceiro elemento. Conclusão: O cuidado das enfermeiras obstétricas às parturientes apresentou dimensões que perpassaram pelos dez elementos do processo Clinical Caritas, possibilitando a transpessoalidade no cuidar diante das medidas de controle da COVID-19 que, quase sempre, conduziam a uma assistência procedimental, prescritiva e impessoal.
Advanced practice nursing: international gator nursing week
Authors: Toso Beatriz Rosana Gonçalves de Oliveira , Bonfim Daiana , Santos Kelli Borges dos , Freire Neyson Pinheiro , Danski Mitzy Tannia Reichembach , Oliveira Priscilla Caroliny de , Stacciarini Jeanne-Marie Rodrigues
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the experience of the International Gator Nursing Week program focusing on advanced practice nurses’ (APNs) training and work in the United States of America. Method: An experience report on a one-week immersion course at the University of Florida College of Nursing, describing aspects related to APNs’ training structure and professional performance in mental healthcare services, Primary healthcare, pediatrics and hospital. Results: Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) refers to the clinical practice of nurses with specialized training and advanced healthcare skills, and these professionals are called APNs. The experience is described focusing on APNs’ educational training and professional performance in primary healthcare, mental health, pediatrics, advocacy for APN development, visits to primary healthcare services and research summits. Conclusion: The intensive experience in the program provided Brazilian nurses with the opportunity to learn about and participate in daily APN experiences in that country, expanding participants’ knowledge.
CONTENT VALIDATION OF A MOBILE APPLICATION FOR SELF-CARE OF CHRONIC NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN
Authors: Cargnin Zulamar Aguiar , Schneider Dulcinéia Ghizoni , Vargas Mara Ambrosina de Oliveira , Bertoncello Kátia Cilene Godinho
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the content validation process of a mobile application for self-care of chronic non-specific low back pain for health professionals. Method: this is a methodological study conducted in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The judges were selected between February and April 2023 by the Lattes Platform through the Fehring inclusion criteria. The adapted Health Education Content Validation instrument was used. The judges’ agreement was analyzed by the Content Validity Index and the reliability by Cronbach’s alpha and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient. The binomial test was performed to verify the proportion of agreement. An agreement rate of ≥ 0.78 was considered. Results: a total of 11 expert judges in the subject area participated, achieving an overall Content Validity Index of 0.84. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.97 and the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient was 0.973. The results indicated good internal consistency of the instrument and excellent reliability between the scores attributed by the judges. The binomial test showed agreement between the judges. Conclusion: the overall Content Validity Index among the judges demonstrates that the “Lower back self-care” application prototype is reliable and valid, and after being improved based on suggestions from experts and scientific literature, has the potential to stimulate self-care among health professionals for chronic non-specific low back pain and contribute to clinical practice.
MAPEAMENTO DOS CURSOS DE ENFERMAGEM E INTERFACES COM A INCLUSÃO DE ESTUDANTES INDÍGENAS
Authors: Castro Nádile Juliane Costa de , Paes Fernanda Teixeira , Way Janis Rodrigues de Souza Way , Ribeiro Nayure Lopes , Sena Maria Luiza Maués de , Naka Karytta Sousa , Parente Andressa Tavares
Published: December 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a distribuição de cursos de graduação em Enfermagem de universidades federais públicas na ótica da inclusão de indígenas no ensino superior do Brasil Método: estudo quantitativo, descritivo e documental, cujas fontes incluíram o Ministério da Educação, o Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística e outros órgãos, relatórios técnicos de Distritos Sanitários Indígenas e informações de curso de Enfermagem de instituições federais de ensino superior, através de pesquisa realizada entre novembro e dezembro de 2023. Resultados: elencou-se, para este estudo, 74 cursos de graduação em Enfermagem de universidades federais públicas, distribuídos entre 50 instituições, com 4.341 vagas autorizadas, dos quais 17 ofertam vagas em cursos de Enfermagem, por meio de 27 processos seletivos específicos. Conclusão: existem barreiras no acesso equitativo de indígenas ao ensino superior, observadas nos diferentes mecanismos das seleções, que não são equânimes, apontando a necessidade de um maior alinhamento entre a distribuição de ofertas de vagas a indígenas e as demandas das regiões.
OS ESQUELETOS INDÍGENAS DE SANTA CATARINA: PATRIMÔNIO BIBLIOGRÁFICO, DISCURSO E MEDIAÇÃO
Authors: Marques Luciana Bergamo , Karpinski Cezar
Published: December 2024

RESUMO Considera a análise crítica dos discursos evocados pelo patrimônio bibliográfico, por parte do profissional da informação bibliotecário, subsídio para a mediação e a apropriação da informação condizentes com o diálogo entre os atores sociais implicados. Aborda a literatura utilizada na compreensão do conceito de patrimônio e da teoria da Análise de Discurso (AD). Apresenta o exercício de AD sobre “Breve noticia sobre tres esqueletos de indigenas brasilienses da Província de Santa Catharina (Brasil)”, de 1867, parte do patrimônio bibliográfico catarinense constante na Biblioteca Universitária da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Tem o objetivo de ilustrar o estudo dos significados dos discursos presentes nas obras raras, pelo bibliotecário curador, posto que esse também produz sentidos como mediador da informação. Conclui que identificar a ideologia veiculada na comunicação científica nacional do século XIX pode ser útil na verificação de discursos que subsistem, o que possibilita a mediação especializada, capaz de favorecer a apropriação da informação e contribuir para a conscientização para injustiças sociais que precisam ser reparadas.
ACESSIBILIDADE, PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA, MUSEUS E EXPOSIÇÕES ON-LINE: TENDÊNCIAS EM UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Marinho Letícia Carvalho de Mattos , Rocha Jessica Norberto
Published: December 2024

RESUMO Visando investigar as relações na literatura entre acessibilidade, pessoas com deficiência, museus e exposições on-line, destacando tendências e lacunas de pesquisa, conduzimos uma revisão bibliográfica sistematizada nas bases PublicAcessibilidade e Periódicos Capes. Após aplicação dos critérios de exclusão, analisamos 18 textos por meio da leitura integral e do processamento textual dos seus resumos no software de análises qualitativas IRaMuTeQ. Cinco classes emergiram: 1, Visitantes com deficiência: experiência e informação on-line; 2, Tecnologias digitais e provisão de acessibilidade; 3, Websites: técnicas e ferramentas de acessibilidade; 4, Perspectivas educacionais; 5, Desenvolvimento, implementação e interpretação de exposições on-line. Os resultados indicam práticas e tendências sobre acessibilidade em museus on-line através de relatos de desenvolvimento e avaliação de websites, em perspectiva majoritariamente técnica, agregado a discussões teóricas e empíricas sobre a influência de recursos de acessibilidade na inclusão de pessoas com deficiência. Identificamos lacunas nos textos selecionados relacionadas à abordagem da experiência de visitantes com deficiência em exposições on-line. Apesar de extremamente importantes, as investigações nesse universo não devem se concentrar apenas em tecnicalidades, mas estudar, refletir e discutir implicações sociais e históricas dessa relação para fomentar que pessoas com deficiência sejam protagonistas e participantes ativos tanto da prática, quanto da teoria.
Orofacial myofunctional condition of patients with facial trauma in different stages of recovery
Authors: Oliveira Giovanna Ismério de , Costa Isabella Karine da Silva , Melo Filho Sérgio Murilo Cordeiro de , Araújo Fábio Andrey da Costa , Studart-Pereira Luciana Moraes
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT Purpose: to describe the global orofacial myofunctional condition of patients presented with facial trauma and analyze postural and mobility aspects related to swallowing function at different stages of recovery. Methods: an analytical and cross-sectional study with 36 participants, aged 19 to 67 years, conducted in five stages (D1, D2, D3, D4, and D5), on the 8th to 60th day after trauma, using the adapted Orofacial Myofunctional Evaluation Protocol with Scores (OMES). Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was performed using the paired Student's t-test or paired Wilcoxon test, and the Friedman test which compared the five evaluations. A 5% margin of error was used in the decision of the statistical tests. Results: in lip movements, the majority (69.4%) had severe inability. In tongue movements, the two related categories (imprecise and severe inability) had percentages of 52.8% and 41.7%, respectively. In jaw movements, the majority (83.3%) had severe inability. The median OMES score was lowest in D1 (29.00), followed by D2 (33.00), highest in D5 (46.00), and ranged from 39.50 to 41.00 in the other two evaluations, with significant differences between D1 and D3, D4 and D5, and D2 and D5. Conclusion: the orofacial myofunctional condition progressed, spontaneously and positively, throughout the evaluations. However, attention is needed from the professionals involved.
Professional identity of speech-language-hearing pathologists in Chile
Authors: Dinamarca-Aravena Katherine Andrea , Herrera-Lillo Antonieta , Sandoval-Ramírez Marcelo
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT Purpose: to analyze the professional identity of speech-language-hearing pathologists in Chile. Methods: an exploratory qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with 14 speech-language-hearing pathologists with at least one year of work experience. Participants were selected by convenience to ensure diversity in their professional practice. The interviews, approximately 40 minutes long, were conducted, remotely, in 2021, addressing ethical aspects, professional roles, and theoretical knowledge. The data were analyzed thematically with ATLAS.ti using a constructivist approach. Results: the results indicate a lack of consensus among interviewees regarding their professional identity. However, they all identify themselves as health professionals with a primarily rehabilitative role, although this is not entirely clear. The challenges are related to identifying opportunities in professional training to develop a professional identity that responds not only to their practice but also to the construction of an identity hallmark that connects them better with the work setting. Conclusion: the professional identity of the participating speech-language-hearing pathologists is mostly limited to health, although diffuse and fragmented. Their perception tends to be self-centered, focused mainly on their work, with limited knowledge of other areas.
Two new species of Neoplecostomus (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) from high altitudes of the upper rio Paraná basin, Brazil
Authors: Uzeda Pedro L. C. , Paiola Isabel , Cesar Poliana S. , Okubo Vitor Kenzo N. , Marques-Frisoni Wellington J. , Andrade Breno N. , Langeani Francisco
Published: December 2024

Abstract Two new species of Neoplecostomus are described from the headwaters of the rio Sapucaí drainage, affluent of the rio Grande in upper rio Paraná basin. The new species are most similar to each other, and can be diagnosed from congeners by having the exposed area of the first plates of mid-ventral and ventral series narrower than the naked area surrounding each plate; different tooth morphologies and numbers in males and females; arrangement of odontodes on caudal-peduncle plates; size of adipose fin and cranial osteological character states. Both new species are endemic to Serra da Mantiqueira, southeastern Brazil. Some comments are made on their intraspecific variation, genetics, and conservation.
Bioeconomy in Amazonia: Tensions and Synergies of Corporate Sustainability
Authors: Kaetsu Patricia Taeko , Kumasaka Júlia Mitsue , Casado Tania
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT Manioca is a successful food-tech company, an entrepreneurial initiative emerging from a desire to share the flavours of the Amazonia globally. The scarcity of typical Amazonian products in the Southeast region of Brazil, coupled with a general interest in Northern cuisine, led Joanna Martins to pursue her vision of commercializing Amazonian products. After an unsuccessful venture, her experience paved the way for success in her second business: the Manioca, a food industry based on local raw materials. The industry prioritizes sustainable sourcing and fair stakeholder relationships. Joanna and her co-founder, Paulo Reis, navigated numerous challenges but now face difficulties securing additional supply for the industry due to Amazonia’s limitations. She confronts the decision to either develop suppliers directly or outsource through intermediaries, each impacting the industry’s economic, social, and environmental dimensions differently. This case focuses on the concepts of triple bottom line and sustainability tensions and invites students to consider the factors influencing Joanna’s decision. This analysis is relevant to management, sustainability, operations, entrepreneurship, and agribusiness disciplines. It underscores the complexity of corporate sustainability, advocating for a systemic perspective beyond financial metrics and reevaluating current sustainability frameworks.