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The Importance Level of Islamic Tourism Attributes: Will Religiosity Distinguish?
Authors: Suci Afred , Wiyati Rita , Siregar Inova Fitri , Nanda Satria Tri
Published: September 2024

Research Originality: How Islamic attribute fulfilment may influence Muslim tourists' preferences has been widely known. Yet, the way the model is examined the other way around is relatively scarce in halal tourism literature. The originality of this research lies in the model use in testing the effect of companion type and destination choice, moderated by different levels of religiosity, on Muslim tourists’ assessment of the importance of Islamic attributes in halal tourism.Research Objectives: This study aims to examine the effect of Muslim tourists’ preferences in terms of companion type and destination choice, moderated by their level of religiosity, on their assessment of the importance of Islamic attributes in halal tourism. Research Methods: Friedman and Cochran's Q non-parametric tests were conducted on 189 data collected online to examine the direct effects of companion type, destination choice, and religiosity on Muslim tourists’ assessment of the importance of Islamic attributes. Model 1 of the Hayes Process Macro with binary logistic was employed to examine the moderating effect of religiosity.Empirical Results: The results showed that companion type, religiosity, and destination choice significantly affected Indonesian Muslim travellers' assessment of the importance of Islamic attributes. However, the moderating role of religiosity was not observed.Implications: The findings have implications for Muslim travellers' decision-making literature and may offer better strategies for tourism businesses to attract and retain more Muslim tourists.JEL Classification: C14, C83, Z12, Z32How to Cite:Suci, A., Wiyati, R., Siregar, I. F., & Nanda, S. T. (2024). The Importance Level of Islamic Tourism Attributes: Will Religiosity Distinguish? Etikonomi, 23(2), 433 – 448. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v23i1.34369.
Islamic Banks Stability in Indonesia: Assesing the Role of Islamicity Performance Amidst the Pandemic Challenges
Authors: Amaroh Siti , Masykuroh Ely , Husnurrosyidah Husnurrosyidah , Ali Maimunah
Published: September 2024

Research Originality: Islamicity performance reflects adherence to Sharia principles, which are fundamental to Islamic banking operations. Research that emphasizes the contribution of Islamicity performance to the stability of Islamic bank requires additional studies.Research Objectives: This research examines the influence of banks’ internal factors, Islamicity performance, and macroeconomic factors on the Islamic bank stability amidst the pandemic challenges using financial intermediation theory.Research Methods:A random effects test was performed on a balanced panel data covering the period of 2017.1-2023.3 on 10 Islamic banks continuously publishing quarterly financial reports.Empirical Results: Credit risk and eficiency affect stability. Higher expenses enhance stability during pandemic. Reserves for uncollectible debt reduce stability. Islamicity performance in profit-sharing financing may reduce stability. Economic growth and inflation negatively affect stability pre-pandemic. Interest rate and dummy variables have positive effects.Implications: These findings imply the significance of preemptive risk management, cost-effective operations, prudent reserves allocation, and regulatory compliance to enhance stability in Islamic bank across varying economic circumstances.JEL Classification: E4, G21, B22How to Cite:Amaroh, S., Masykuroh, E., Husnurrosyidah., & Ali, M., (2024). Islamic Banks Stability in Indonesia: Assesing the Role of Islamicity Performance Amidst the Pandemic Challenges. Etikonomi, 23(2), 317 – 332. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v23i2.37269.
How Does Nuclear Energy Affect Environmental Pollution? Evidence from the United States
Authors: Atay Polat Melike , Savranlar Buket , Arslan Ferhan
Published: September 2024

Research Originality: Nuclear power plant installation activities, which have gained momentum since the 1970s, have made the use of nuclear energy widespread, and especially the US ranks first in the world in the nuclear energy use. This article contributes to the existing literature on environmental economics by incorporating environmental technologies and globalization into the investigation of the impact of nuclear energy on environmental pollution. Research Objectives: The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of nuclear energy consumption, environmental technologies and globalization on environmental pollution in the US.Research Methods: The paper use ARDL approach with the data of 1970-2018 period. Empirical Results: According to the findings, nuclear energy consumption negatively affects environmental quality in the US both in the short and long run. On the contrary, while environment-related technologies contribute positively to environmental quality with a reducing effect on carbon footprint in the long run. Also, globalization has an insignificant effect on environment in both short and long run.Implications: It is thought that environmental quality will improve as a result of supporting environmental technologies and exchanging nuclear energy with renewable energy sources in the US.JEL Classification: Q43, C32How to Cite:Atay Polat, M., Savranlar, B., Arslan, F. (2024). How Does Nuclear Energy Affect Environmental Pollution? Evidence from US. Etikonomi, 23(2), 511 – 526. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v23i2.37692.
Effects of honey addition to Tris media on osmolality, pH values and quality parameters of fresh and chilled buck spermatozoa
Authors: Alomar M.
Published: September 2024

The effects of honey addition to Tris media on osmolality, pH values and on the quality characteristics of fresh and chilled goat spermatozoa were studied. Semen samples were collected from five Shami bucks and incubated at 20 °C for the fresh samples and at 5 °C for the chilled ones in Tris-Based Medium (TBM) and Tris-Egg Yolk (TEY) medium without (controls) and with honey at ratios of 1%, 2% and 4% (v/v) respectively. Osmolality and pH levels were determined for all used media. Spermatozoa motility was analysed using the Computer Assisted Sperm Analyzer (CASA) system and the integrity of sperm plasma membrane was tested by the Hypo-Osmotic Swelling Test (HOST). Osmolality values were significantly increased (P<0.05) by honey addition reaching 558 mOsm/kg in TBM and 675 mOsm/kg in TEY with 4% of honey compared with 307 mOsm/kg and 312 mOsm/kg for the controls respectively. In contrast, pH values decreased (P<0.05) from 6.93 in TBM control medium to 6.4 in TBM with 4% of honey and from 6.83 in TEY control medium to 6.1 in TEY with 4% of honey. CASA motility parameters including the percent motility (MOT%) and the percent of sperm showing progressive motility (PMOT%) increased after adding 1% and 2% of honey while the addition of 4% led to a clear decrease (P<0.05) for the fresh and chilled samples. The percentages of spermatozoa subpopulations including the rapid % and the static % categories for fresh and chilled samples were significantly decreased and increased respectively after adding 4% honey. Moreover, for all media and for all incubation temperatures, the HOST percentage decreased significantly (P<0.05) by adding 4% honey. It was concluded that honey addition to Tris media influenced the osmolality and pH values​​, which in turn affected the quality characteristics of buck spermatozoa based on honey concentration regardless of the incubation temperature or the used media.
M&A Activity among Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises - Selected Issues
Authors: Michalik Zbigniew
Published: September 2024

The aim of this article is to present various approaches to the processes of mergers and acquisitions at small and medium-sized enterprises. The author characterises motives for the engagement specific for SMEs, a model of the emergence of acquisition capabilities and factors that may lead to the successful performance of M&A transactions.
FEATURES OF MARKETING ACTIVITIES ON THE BOOK MARKET OF UKRAINE
Authors: KUSHNIR TARAS , KUSHNIR YANA
Published: September 2024

Goal. elucidation of the role and features of marketing activities in the book market of Ukraine. Achieving the goal will be facilitated by the achievement of the following tasks: 1) identification of factors influencing the behavior of consumers of book products; 2) disclosure of key aspects of marketing activity in the book market of Ukraine; 3) establishment of directions for increasing the effectiveness of marketing activities on buyers in the book market. Method. Methods of systematic and comparative analysis were used to identify factors influencing consumer behavior. The methods of analysis, synthesis and comparative analysis were used to reveal the marketing activity in the book market of Ukraine and to study the factors and the degree of their influence on the behavior of the buyer in the book market. Methods of synthesis and generalization were used to establish directions for improving the effectiveness of marketing activities on buyers in the book market. The results. The main aspects of the marketing activities of publishers and book distributors on the Ukrainian book market are outlined, the toolkit of the marketing mix used by market entities is highlighted, which made it possible to formulate the key areas of increasing the effectiveness of marketing activities for sellers of book products, which include: the need for market research; production of a quality marketing book; increasing the number of bookstores; application of merchandising and other methods of maximizing sales; improvement of the personnel policy due to the selection of personnel, systematic improvement of the qualifications of employees; implementation of logical pricing, use of price incentives; provision of activities for the popularization of reading and promotion of book products; development of effective state support measures for book publishing. Scientific novelty. Conducting a theoretical and practical analysis of the use of marketing mix tools in the book market of Ukraine and developed recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of marketing activities in the publishing industry. Practical significance. The results of the analysis are suitable for use in the development of effective marketing programs of Ukrainian book publishers and sellers of book products.
GREEN INVESTMENTS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS IN THE CONTEXT OF POST-WAR DEVELOPMENT
Authors: TURIIANSKA M.
Published: September 2024

Purpose. To substantiate green investments in renewable energy projects in the context of post-war development. Methodology. Diverse methods and approaches were employed in the process of completing the stated objectives of the presented paper. For instance, the abstract and logical method was used to clearly define the goals and objectives of the study. The analytical and monographic approach was implemented to analyze literary sources, legislative and regulatory acts related to the operation of energy projects. Results. The article examines the major aspects and issues of the functioning of renewable energy projects in Ukraine. Particular attention is placed on the possibility for Ukraine to reduce overall transition period costs or even lead to net economic profits owing to three factors. Reduction of the country's dependence on fossil fuel imports and improvement of energy security. Mitigating the consequences has aided in limiting the adverse effects of the carbon emission limits adjustment mechanism. A considerable reduction in the use of fossil fuels will lead to improved air quality and a corresponding reduction in mortality and morbidity. The correlation dependence of life expectancy indicators in various countries on the share of alternative energy sources in the country’s energy balance is investigated in the article. It is determined that in the short term, all of the above-mentioned points present important results that will contribute to improving the quality of life in Ukraine. It is proven that the implementation of strategic planning in the development of specific elements of the Energy Strategy of Ukraine will allow for the effective introduction of the imperatives of the post-war development. It is emphasized that numerous uncertainties underlie the future of the Ukrainian energy sector, including the cost of capital, global energy prices, technology costs and availability, as well as rate of economic growth and future economic structure. Scientific novelty. The recommendations are provided with regard to increasing «green» investments in renewable energy projects in the context of post-war development. The practical significance. The recommendations provided in this article can be applied to the development of certain constituent elements of the Energy Strategy of Ukraine and for the purpose of creating conditions for sustainable development of Ukraine
DEMARCATION BETWEEN SCIENTIFIC AND PSEUDO-SCIENTIFIC ECONOMICS: IT IS NECESSARY TO REJECT THE CHREMATIST COMPONENT
Authors: MYAMLIN V. V.
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the study is to focus the attention of the economic public on the fact that the economy will be able to function effectively only when it appears completely in its pure form and gets rid of various ballast-forming components that are currently closely intertwined with it and inhibit its development. The methodology consists in the use of systemic and philosophical-humanistic approaches, logical and sensory perception of reality, as well as the use of analogies borrowed from nature and from closed technical processes that have already been built and function successfully on the basis of the universal laws of the universe. The results. The difference in the approaches of various theories to the functioning of the economy is shown. It is proven that the modern liberal economic theory is scientifically unsound, as it operates with pseudo-scientific categories such as "profit", "percent", as a result of which the economy does not work and constantly leads to all kinds of negative phenomena: crises, inflation, unemployment, etc. With the new model, there are no contradictions inherent in the modern economy and, above all, crisis phenomena. The scientific novelty is that, for the first time, scientifically based principles and rules of operation, completely different from the existing economic model, have been adopted. The negative impact on the economy of such pseudoscientific categories as "profit" and "interest" has been proven. Money should be paid only for work. All theories, schools and trends that support the receipt of "profit" and "interest" on loans are unscientific. Practical significance. A new economic structure is proposed, which will function on completely different principles - a model of a highly efficient national economy. In this model, the real economy comes to the fore, and the financial system is relegated to the background, only as a service system. The transition to the proposed macroeconomic model will allow many times to improve the functioning of the economic system in the interests of the entire society, which will very quickly be reflected in the increase in the well-being of all citizens and the state.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND ECONOMIC MECHANISMS FOR ADDRESSING WAR-INDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN EUROPEAN POST-WAR CONTEXTS
Authors: ANDRUSHKIV B. M. , GOLOVKOVA L. S. , KYRYCH N. B. , POHAJDAK O. B. , HANNOUF K.
Published: September 2024

Abstract: The article focuses on the development of organizational and economic mechanisms for addressing environmental problems caused by war in European post-war contexts and the implementation of the germinative development concept in these conditions. The tools for mitigating the negative environmental impact on business entities are identified. Overall, the article employs innovative approaches to effective management of environmental, resource-based, and germinative factors of economic development. The strengths and weaknesses of each approach are identified, and the appropriateness of their application to specific factors is demonstrated. Methodology: The study employs logical and dialectical methods; methods of synthesis, comparison, grouping, generalization of the systemic approach, as well as expert evaluation, questionnaires, planning, forecasting, and mathematical modeling methods. Scientific Novelty: A mechanism for managing the factors of ecological and resource influence on business activities is proposed, which ensures the efficiency of implemented innovations and the coordination of both material resources and financial flows, based on modeling these processes. Scientific approaches to their formation and post-conflict management tools are proposed, based on process modeling to ensure the stable functioning of business entities in post-war conditions, in accordance with EU requirements and standards.
The experience of discretion: a study with career managers in public service
Authors: Santos Carolina Soares dos , Rodrigues Andrea Leite , Prado Milton Morassi do
Published: September 2024

Abstract The discretion of public agents has been gaining importance as an object of study because it is a relevant issue in the management and implementation of policies. Public servants face discretionary decisions in various ways, ranging from the construction of creative ways to generate good social impacts to, at the extreme limit, inaction for fear of subsequent blame for conduct considered improper. This study sought to understand how the experience of discretionary public servants in management careers takes place and their dilemmas. Qualitative research was carried out with specialists in public policies from the state of São Paulo and government managers from the state of Pernambuco. Field research included data collection through 5 focus groups and content analysis. The results show that the main dilemma faced by bureaucrats refers to decision-making based on their competence and current knowledge or inaction for fear of punishment if the decision is judged as illegal or in bad faith. Consequently, there is the so-called “apagão das canetas,” i.e., a decision paralysis. There is a constant trade-off between discretion and blame, and public servants develop strategies to mitigate the risks of being sanctioned.
Evaluación de la cultura organizacional en centros públicos de salud de distinta complejidad en Chile
Authors: Cancino Víctor Eduardo Cancino , Yáñez Carlos Salvador Mellado
Published: September 2024

Resumen El artículo analiza la cultura organizacional en instituciones públicas de salud en Chile, estableciendo su relación con el nivel de complejidad y cobertura que presentan, utilizando la escala de cultura organizacional de Denison, aplicada en una muestra de 156 funcionarios de cuatro instituciones. Así, la institución con menor nivel de complejidad y cobertura mostró mayores niveles culturales en todas las dimensiones: implicación, consistencia, adaptabilidad y misión; así como en las perspectivas de flexibilidad/estabilidad y focos interno/externo. Alternativamente, las instituciones con mayor grado de cobertura, pero con distinto nivel de complejidad, no muestran diferencias a nivel cultura. Los resultados dan cuenta de la relación entre las características funcionales asociadas a la complejidad de las organizaciones de salud y sus rasgos culturales, demostrando diferencias particulares según el nivel de cobertura o intensidad de la demanda por las prestaciones que entregan, así como en las perspectivas de flexibilidad y estabilidad según el modelo de Denison.
Politicization space in the structure of the Brazilian Federal Government, 1999-2021
Authors: Faraco Junior Antônio Luiz Arquetti
Published: September 2024

Abstract What was the extent of the Brazilian president’s politicization space within the structure of the federal public bureaucracy from 1999 to 2021? The extent of this space is related to the importance of politicization as a strategy for controlling the bureaucracy, monitoring partners, and political accommodation, following the logic of coalition presidentialism. Thus, this article sought to measure it using a descriptive methodology based on data collected from the Federal Government’s Painel Estatístico de Pessoal, encompassing positions and functions within the government throughout the period. By considering all possibilities of appointments and designations made by the president for high-level positions, this article presented an innovative approach compared to previous Brazilian Political Science studies assessing politicization in the federal government. This approach led to the conclusion that the extent of the politicization space did not substantially decrease despite the reduction in senior management and advisory positions (known in Brazil as Cargos de Direção e Assessoramento Superior - DAS), in addition to revealing a new pattern of politicization characterized by increased use of funções de confiança exclusively held by career public servants and the valorization of these servants even in DAS positions.
Identificando evasão fiscal em empresas de fachada e em créditos ilegais de ICMS
Authors: Gomes Gunther Siqueira Lemos , Balaniuk Remis
Published: September 2024

Resumo Empresas que emitem documentos fiscais para fraudar o fisco com a transferência de crédito do ICMS sem a circulação de mercadorias causam prejuízo ao erário público e, por conseguinte, à sociedade. Diversas iniciativas de combate a fraudes fiscais têm utilizado, com sucesso, técnicas de análise de dados e aprendizagem de máquina. Este trabalho buscou investigar o uso dessas técnicas na identificação de uma prática específica de fraude fiscal realizada por empresas popularmente conhecidas como “empresas noteiras”, que formadas exclusivamente para emitir créditos não devidos de ICMS, imposto sobre operações relativas à circulação de mercadorias e sobre prestações de serviços de transporte interestadual, intermunicipal e de comunicação. Com base na análise documental e em consulta com auditores e especialistas, foram identificadas tipologias e variáveis relevantes na determinação de eventos de sonegação fiscal realizados pelas empresas noteiras. Em torno dessas variáveis, procedeu-se à coleta e à preparação de dados provenientes da Secretaria de Fazenda do Distrito Federal. Com esses dados, foi possível explorar o uso de modelos preditivos baseados em aprendizagem de máquina capazes de apontar comportamentos potencialmente fraudulentos. Os bons resultados obtidos por esses modelos demonstram seu potencial como parte de uma sistemática de monitoramento e auditorias fiscais realizadas pelos órgãos fazendários.
O problema da dívida e as opções para sua redução
Authors: DORNBUSCH RUDIGER
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Problemas de dívida externa, como guerras, são ocorrências comuns em uma perspectiva histórica mais ampla. Eles ocorrem a cada trinta ou cinquenta anos, quase sempre nas mesmas circunstâncias. E quando ocorrem, colocam em desacordo o detentor do título e o devedor e deixam marcas fundamentais na história, embora talvez não, de forma duradoura, na memória dos credores. A filosofia de substituição de importações da Alemanha de Hitler ou da América Latina foi o resultado da última crise da dívida mundial. Hoje a América Latina está mais uma vez em crise de dívida e o debate coloca em confronto aqueles que pedem ação dramática, inclusive de repúdio, e outros que sugerem que o problema é menor e que pode ser resolvido com tempo, ajuste e algumas digitações. sobre finanças - a confusão através da estratégia.
Salários: uma possível alternativa de compromisso (comentários)
Authors: DEDECCA CLAUDIO S. , TUMA FABIA
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Este comentário é uma resposta à proposta de política salarial promulgada por Paulo Renato Souza no vol 4, n. Número 2/1984 da Revista Brasileira de Economia Política. Nosso ponto principal é o desafio de decidir o nível correto de salário médio a ser preservado num contexto de inflação elevada.
Microeletrônica e automação: a nova fase da indústria automobilística brasileira
Authors: TAUILE JOSÉ RICARDO
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Este artigo trata das implicações socioeconômicas da base técnica na indústria automobilística brasileira, decorrente da difusão de equipamentos automatizados microeletrônicos. Mostra-se que esta indústria entrou em uma nova fase de maior integração com a indústria em nível mundial, tanto em termos técnicos quanto econômicos. A automação baseada em microeletrônica está sendo usada para suportar padrões de produção de maior eficiência. As ultrapassadas relações capital-trabalho na indústria podem começar a evoluir de acordo com o novo desenvolvimento político em direção à democratização do país.
The relation between Schneiderian membrane thickening and radiodiagnostic features of periapical pathology
Authors: Oliveira-Santos Nicolly , Leite André Ferreira , Petitjean Eline , Torres Andres , Van der Veken Dominique , Curvers Frederik , Pinto Jáder Camilo , Lambrechts Paul , Jacobsi Renhilde
Published: September 2024

Abstract This study aimed to assess the relationship between Schneiderian membrane thickening and periapical pathology in a retrospective analysis of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images. For this, 147 CBCT scans containing 258 sinuses and 1,181 teeth were assessed. Discontinuation of the lamina dura, widening of the periodontal ligament space, apical periodontitis (AP), and partly demineralized maxillary sinus floor associated with AP were considered periapical pathology. Maxillary sinus mucosal thickening (MSMT) was classified as odontogenic or non-odontogenic. An irregular band with a focal tooth associated thickening and local thickening related to a root were considered odontogenic types of MSMT. The relation between the imaging features of periapical pathology and the type and thickness of MSMT was determined by logistic regression and linear mixed model, respectively. In addition, linear regression and Mann Whitney test evaluated the relation and demineralization of the AP lesion towards the sinus floor (p≤0.05). The odds of having an odontogenic type of MSMT were significantly higher when a periapical pathology was present in the maxillary sinus. Eighty-two percent of AP partly demineralized towards the sinus floor were associated with an odontogenic MSMT. Both AP lesions partly demineralized towards the sinus floor and, with increased diameter, led to increased MSMT. In conclusion, there is an 82% risk of having an odontogenic type of MSMT with the presence of AP partly demineralized towards the sinus floor. More thickening of the maxillary sinus mucosa is seen with larger AP lesions and partial demineralization of the sinus floor.
Alternative yeasts as microbial agents for wines produced from non-Vitis vinifera grapes: A sensometric approach. Part I: BRS Núbia
Authors: Alves Danieli Cristina , Bianchi Vanildo Luiz Del , Castilhos Maurício Bonatto Machado de
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Wines are produced from Vitis vinifera or American/hybrid grapes as a result of alcoholic fermentation and this bioprocess is modulated by yeasts of the Saccharomyces or non-Saccharomyces species. This study aimed at characterizing the chemical and sensory acceptance profiles of wines produced from BRS Núbia hybrid grapes with the classic yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SC), and alternative yeasts Saccharomyces bayanus (SB) and Saccharomyces uvarum (SU). The wines produced using the same winemaking protocol were evaluated using the physicochemical parameters of total acidity, volatile acidity, total dry extract, reducing sugars, alcohol content, total phenolic content, color indices and the sensory acceptance method. All the physicochemical parameters evaluated were in accordance with the legislation. The SC wine sample showed greater acceptance of appearance and body due to its high color intensity, reducing sugar and total phenolic content. The SU wine sample was related to the physicochemical parameters of acidity (total and volatile), alcohol content, dry extract and CIELab parameters, showing higher acceptance for aroma, flavor, overall acceptance and purchase intention. The SB wine showed no relationship with any physicochemical property or sensory acceptance attribute. The SU yeast showed potential in producing wines with great acceptance by Brazilian consumers, considered an alternative yeast that can be used for the production of hybrid grape wines.
Plataforma de Inteligência Cooperativa com a Atenção Primária à Saúde (Picaps): soluções tecnocientíficas em saúde digital no enfrentamento da COVID-19 e outras crises
Authors: Martins Wagner de Jesus , Maia Edward Torres , Lima Antonia Sheila Gomes , Bonetti Osvaldo Peralta , Gonçalves Lilian Silva , Silva João Paulo Almeida Brito da , Barbosa Daniel Fernandes , Sanchez Mauro Niskier
Published: September 2024

Resumo A chegada da COVID-19 ao Brasil gerou grande impacto no sistema de saúde, bem como em seus profissionais, com o elevado número de casos e informações constantemente publicadas. Nesse contexto, criou-se a Plataforma de Inteligência Cooperativa para a Atenção Primária à Saúde (Picaps), uma plataforma tecnológica que ajuda a sistematizar os processos de comunicação e negociação de atores, tendo como foco a ciência e a tecnologia. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo descrever os processos da Picaps, sendo esta constituída por um sistema colaborativo concebido como solução pública capaz de gerar inovações nas áreas de ciência, tecnologia e saúde para o enfrentamento da COVID-19 no Distrito Federal (DF). Nela integram-se processos de coleta e tratamento de dados, além da disseminação de informações visando o seu uso tanto em nível governamental quanto em nível societal. A Picaps pode ser vista como um poderoso instrumento governamental para auxiliar sociedades espalhadas pelo país, sobretudo as que se encontram em situação de vulnerabilidade, com capacidade de nortear o uso da inteligência cooperativa em ações de atenção primária e vigilância em saúde para construção de soluções inovadoras como respostas rápidas para o enfrentamento de crises sanitárias em tempos contemporâneos.
Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on malnutrition in socially vulnerable children in Brazil
Authors: Rodrigues Elisa Santos Magalhães , Costa Elisa Miranda , Sousa Francenilde Silva de , Araújo Felipe Bezerra Pimentel , Lopes Mariana Borges Sodré , Thomaz Erika Barbara Abreu Fonseca
Published: September 2024

Abstract This article aims to evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on malnutrition among children under two years of age enrolled in the Bolsa Família Program (BFP). Ecological study of interrupted time series (ITS), with low weight for age, stunting, and overweight as time-dependent variables of malnutrition, extracted monthly (Jan/2008 to June/2021) from the Food and Nutrition Surveillance System. The COVID-19 pandemic was the exposure, dichotomized into pre-pandemic and pandemic. In RStudio, the trend was obtained by Prais-Winsten regression, and the effect of the pandemic on the time-dependent variables was determined by SARIMA modeling, estimating the regression coefficients (RC) adjusted for trend and seasonality (α = 5%). The pandemic was associated with an increase in: i) low weight for age in the South (RC = 0.94; p < 0.001) and Southeast (RC = 1.97; p < 0.001); ii) height deficit in the Midwest (RC = 2.4; p = 0.01), South (RC = 2.15; p < 0.001) and Southeast (RC = 2.96; p < 0.001); and iii) and overweight in the North (RC = 1.51; p = 0.04), Midwest (RC = 2.29; p = 0.01), South (RC = 2.83; p < 0.001), and Southeast (RC = 0.72; p = 0.04). The pandemic increased underweight in the South and Southeast, and the double burden of malnutrition in the Midwest, South, and Southeast. In the Northeast and North, higher rates of malnutrition still persist.
Maternal mortality in Brazil: an analysis of temporal trends and spatial clustering
Authors: Oliveira Ianne Vitória Gomes , Maranhão Thatiana Araújo , Frota Maria Madalena Cardoso da , Araujo Thalis Kennedy Azevedo de , Torres Samir da Rocha Fernandes , Rocha Maria Izabel Félix , Xavier Maria Eduarda da Silva , Sousa George Jó Bezerra
Published: September 2024

Abstract This article aims to analyze spatial and temporal patterns of maternal mortality in Brazil during the period 2010-2020 and identify related socioeconomic indicators. We conducted an ecological study of the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in Brazil’s municipalities using secondary data. Temporal analysis was performed using the joinpoint method. Bayesian statistics, spatial autocorrelation, the Getis Ord Gi* technique and the scan statistic were used to identify spatial clusters, and multiple non-spatial and spatial regression models were used to assess the association between factors and the MMR. There was an increase in the MMR in 2020 and an increase in deaths in the North and Southeast. Clusters were found in Amazonas, Tocantins, Piauí, Maranhão, Bahia and Mato Grosso do Sul. The following indicators were negatively associated with the MMR: cesarean section rate, Municipal Human Development Index, and per capita household income of people who are vulnerable to poverty. The MMR was stable up to 2019, followed by a sharp rise in 2020 coinciding with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country. It is essential that efforts to reduce maternal mortality in Brazil extend beyond the promotion of improvements in antenatal, childbirth and postpartum care to address the social determinants of the problem.
Experiências de convivência com o transtorno mental grave: narrativas sobre o processo de recuperação pessoal
Authors: Furtado Yasmin , Miranda Lilian , Fonseca Angélica Ferreira
Published: September 2024

Resumo O artigo aborda o tema da recuperação pessoal (recovery), movimento sociopolítico, campo de estudos e práticas que visa, a partir da experiência de sujeitos com transtornos mentais, promover uma visão mais otimista para o prognóstico desses quadros. Com o objetivo de compreender processos de recuperação pessoal de pessoas que vivenciam transtornos mentais graves, desenvolvemos uma pesquisa qualitativa, baseada na hermenêutica gadameriana. Realizamos entrevistas em profundidade, na modalidade de narrativas de vida, com cinco pessoas que se reconhecem em processo de recuperação pessoal e integram um coletivo de usuários de saúde mental. Com base na análise narrativa, organizamos três eixos: facilitadores do processo de recuperação pessoal e estratégias de lida; barreiras ao processo de recuperação pessoal; e relação com o diagnóstico. A discussão fundamenta-se na teoria canguilhemiana, na lógica da atenção psicossocial e nas teorizações sobre a noção de recuperação pessoal. Identificamos recursos intersubjetivos e socioculturais importantes para a recuperação pessoal, contudo, concluímos que esses mesmos elementos podem constituir barreiras para uma existência criativa, pois a norma social se mantém atravessada pelo estigma que acompanha a loucura e pelas relações de poder hierarquizadas.
Consumo de alimentos marcadores de uma alimentação saudável, segundo os grupos raciais de mulheres no Brasil
Authors: Neta Joana Furtado de Figueiredo , Gomes Samara Calixto , Oliveira Bruno Luciano Carneiro Alves de , Henrique Thayná de Lima Sousa , Freitas Roberto Wagner Júnior Freire de , Guedes Nirla Gomes , Pinheiro Ana Karina Bezerra , Damasceno Marta Maria Coelho
Published: September 2024

Resumo O objetivo do artigo é analisar o consumo de alimentos marcadores de uma alimentação saudável, segundo os grupos raciais de mulheres brasileiras entrevistadas na Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde 2019. Estudo transversal com dados de 45.148 mulheres brancas e negras de ≥ 20 anos de idade. Os marcadores utilizados foram o consumo de frutas, verduras e legumes e feijão e peixe. A associação de cor/raça com os indicadores de consumo alimentar foi testada por regressão de Poisson bruta e ajustada para estimar razões de prevalência e intervalo de confiança de 95%. A prevalência do consumo de frutas, verduras e legumes foi estatisticamente maior nas brancas, e o de peixes e feijão foi maior nas negras. Após o ajuste pelas variáveis socioeconômicas e demográficas, verificou-se que mulheres negras permaneceram apresentando menores chances apenas de consumir frutas (RP = 0,91; IC95%: 0,88-0,95) e maior somente de consumir feijão (RP = 1,07; IC95%: 1,04-1,10) do que as brancas. Verificaram-se desigualdades raciais para o consumo de alimentos saudáveis entre mulheres brasileiras, indicando que a cor/raça definiu um padrão alimentar para as mulheres negras que as colocam em condições vulneráveis em grande parte do consumo de frutas.
Os arquivos da Fiocruz: fontes para a pesquisa sobre a ciência e a saúde na ditadura militar (1964-1985)
Authors: Santos Paulo Roberto Elian dos , Vieira Felipe Almeida
Published: September 2024

Resumo Analisa a relação entre o processo de redemocratização política do país a partir da década de 1980 e a questão da identificação, preservação e acesso aos arquivos dos órgãos de informação e segurança que durante a ditadura militar (1964-1985) atuaram no combate aos adversários do regime autoritário. Aborda a ação da ditadura sob as instituições universitárias e científicas, de forma a destacar a importância do arquivo institucional da Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, assim como os arquivos pessoais mantidos pelos cientistas e doados à Casa de Oswaldo Cruz. Apresenta os arquivos e coleções organizados e disponíveis à consulta pública, que podem servir como fontes de pesquisa para os estudos históricos sobre a ciência e a saúde na ditadura.
Eating behaviors mediate the relationship between perceived stress and anthropometric measurements related to obesity in young adults
Authors: Yılmaz Hacı Ömer , Meriç Çağdaş Salih , Öztürk Meryem Elif , Doğan Gökcen , Er Nida Tokaç , Ayhan Nurcan Yabanci
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Objective The aim of the present study was to investigate the association of perceived stress, eating behaviors and anthropometric measurements related to obesity in the university students. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out with 658 university students (128 males, 530 females). A questionnaire comprising socio-demographic characteristics, eating habits, perceived stress using the Perceived Stress Scale-14, eating behaviors assessed with the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire and measured anthropometric parameters was administered by researchers. Results Perceived stress was higher in pre-obesity/obese participants compared to those were underweight and had normal weight (p<0.001). Emotional and external eating behaviors were higher in pre-obesity/obese participants compared to others (p<0.001). The total score of the Perceived Stress Scale-14 showed significant correlations with body mass index (r=0.245, p<0.001), hip circumference (r=0.223, p<0.001), mid-upper arm circumference (r=0.248, p<0.001) and triceps skinfold thickness (r=0.178, p<0.001). In addition, after adjusting for mediators, a positive association was detected between the perceived stress score and body mass index (β=0.358, 95% CI [0.185, 0.531], p<0.001). Increased Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire score showed a mediating effect in this relationship (β=0.073, 95% CI [0.056, 0.091], p<0.001). Conclusion The findings of this study suggest a notable correlation between perceived stress, eating behaviors, and anthropometric measurements associated with obesity in university students. Enhancing stress coping strategies for individuals could potentially lead to improvements in eating behaviors and reduce risk of obesity.
HOSPEDEIROS E NÍVEIS DE INFESTAÇÃO DE NEOSILBA PENDULA (BEZZI) (DIPTERA: LONCHAEIDAE) NA REGIÃO DE MOSSORÓ/ASSU, RN
Authors: Araujo E.L. , Zucchi R.A.
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Os estudos sobre dípteros frugívoros na região de Mossoró/Assu, RN, têm sido limitado às espécies de Anastrepha e à mosca-do-mediterrâneo, Ceratitis capitata (Wied.). Entretanto, levantamentos realizados em pomares de acerola Malpighia emarginata nessa região têm revelado que em algumas condições o lonqueídeo Neosilba pendula (Bezzi) pode ser importante invasor primário de frutos de acerola.
EFEITO DOS PRODUTOS FITOSSANITÁRIOS FENPROPATRINA, IMIDACLOPRIDE, IPRODIONE E TIAMETOXAM SOBRE O DESENVOLVIMENTO DO FUNGO BEAUVERIA BASSIANA (BALS.) VUILL
Authors: Cavalcanti R.S. , Junior. A. Moino , Souza G.C. , Arnosti A.
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Os defensivos agrícolas podem causar efeitos prejudiciais aos entomopatógenos, sendo necessária a utilização de produtos compatíveis com estes inimigos naturais. Quando utilizados, indiscriminadamente, os produtos químicos podem alterar o desenvolvimento dos fungos entomopatogênicos, diminuindo a sua eficiência, favorecendo o aumento populacional das pragas. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o efeito dos produtos fitossanitários imidaclopride (Confidor), tiametoxam (Actara), fenpropatrina (Meothrin) e iprodione (Rovral) sobre a germinação, o crescimento vegetativo, a esporulação e a patogenicidade dos conídios produzidos pelo fungo entomopatogênico Beauveria bassiana nos diferentes produtos. O fungo foi inoculado em meio BDA contendo os produtos químicos, para posterior avaliação do diâmetro médio da colônia e esporulação. A porcentagem de germinação dos conídios produzidos foi mensurada por meio de teste de viabilidade, em meio BDA após 20 horas, e a patogenicidade através de bioensaios realizados com o inseto Galleria melonella. Os produtos imidaclopride e tiametoxam foram compatíveis com o fungo em todos os parâmetros avaliados. O produto fenpropatrina reduziu o crescimento vegetativo e a esporulação do fungo. Iprodione foi considerado incompatível com o patógeno, o qual afetou os parâmetros avaliados, com exceção da germinação.
ESTUDO DA CONCENTRAÇÃO DE PARTÍCULAS DO CUCUMBER MOSAIC VIRUS ATRAVÉS DE MICROSCOPIA ELETRÔNICA DE TRANSMISSÃO EM DIFERENTES HOSPEDEIRAS
Authors: Miyai T. , Farias P.A. , Eiras M. , Galleti S.R. , Chaves A.L.R. , Colariccio A.
Published: September 2024

RESUMO O Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) é um dos fitovírus de maior importância mundial, tanto pelo grande número de hospedeiras que infecta e pelos insetos vetores que o transmite, como pela diversidade evidenciada pelo elevado número de estirpes. Testes empregados na diagnose e caracterização de fitovírus apresentam melhores resultados quando a fonte de vírus possui uma concentração de partículas virais satisfatória. Visando avaliar a concentração de partículas do CMV em diferentes hospedeiras e em diferentes períodos após a inoculação, utilizou-se a contagem de partículas através de microscopia eletrônica de transmissão. A hospedeira Nicotiana debneyi apresentou as maiores concentrações quando comparada com Datura stramonium e Chenopodium amaranticolor.
MONITORAMENTO DA SUSCETIBILIDADE DE POPULAÇÕES DE BLATTELLA GERMANICA (LINNAEUS, 1767) (DICTYOPTERA: BLATTELLIDAE) A INSETICIDAS
Authors: Salmeron E. , Omoto C.
Published: September 2024

RESUMO O objetivo deste trabalho foi o de avaliar a suscetibilidade de populações de Blattella germanica (L.) aos inseticidas deltametrina e clorpirifós e também ao novo inseticida fipronil. Para tanto, técnicas de bioensaio de aplicação tópica e de contato tarsal foram contrastadas. O bioensaio de aplicação tópica possibilitou uma melhor discriminação entre a linhagem suscetível e as populações de campo de B. germanica. Para deltametrina, as razões de resistência (RR) encontradas foram de 10,32; 14,08 e 100,80 vezes com o bioensaio de aplicação tópica e de 2,21; 2,25 e 1,98 vezes com o de contato tarsal para as populações RJ-1, RJ-2 e SP-1, respectivamente. Para clorpirifós, as RR foram de 4,98; 6,62 e 30,06 vezes com o bioensaio de aplicação tópica e de 1,35; 1,47 e 1,70 vezes com o de contato tarsal, respectivamente. Resultados do monitoramento da suscetibilidade de B. germanica a inseticidas evidenciaram a presença de variabilidade genética que confere resistência a deltametrina, clorpirifós e fipronil em populações coletadas em alguns estabelecimentos comerciais dos estados de São Paulo e Rio de Janeiro. As RR variaram de 10,32 a 100,80 vezes para a deltametrina, de 4,98 a 30,06 vezes para o clorpirifós e de 2,00 a 6,36 vezes para o fipronil.
AVALIAÇÃO DE FUNGOS ENTOMOPATOGÊNICOS PARA O CONTROLE DE TETRANYCHUS URTICAE KOCH (ACARI: TETRANYCHIDAE)
Authors: Tamai M.A. , Alves S.B. , Almeida J.E.M. de , Faion M.
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Foram avaliados 45 isolados dos fungos Aschersonia aleyrodis (1), Beauveria bassiana (32), Metarhizium anisopliae (10), Hirsutella sp.(1) e Paecilomyces farinosus (1) quanto à patogenicidade ao ácaro Tetranychus urticae. Os ácaros foram inoculados com suspensões 1,7 x 107 (Hirsutella sp.) ou 5 x 107 conídios/mL e mantidos a 25 ± 1° C, 98% UR e 12 horas de fotofase. A. aleyrodis e P. farinosus apresentaram reduzida patogenicidade causando mortalidade corrigida inferior a 3% após cinco dias da inoculação. Todos os isolados de B. bassiana, M. anisopliae e Hirsutella sp. foram patogênicos para T. urticae com seus valores de mortalidade incrementando a partir do terceiro dia e com acme de mortalidade ocorrendo ao quarto e quinto dias após a inoculação. Para B. bassiana, 19 isolados (59%) apresentaram valores de mortalidade corrigida ao quinto dia entre 60 a 80% e apenas oito isolados (25%) causaram mortalidades superiores a 80%. Quanto a M. anisopliae, 8 isolados (80%) apresentaram valores superiores a 80% de mortalidade corrigida ao quinto dia, sendo que 4 isolados apresentaram mortalidades superiores a 90%. Hirsutella sp. causou 73% na concentração de 1,7 x 107 conídios/mL, cinco dias após a inoculação. Observou-se a presença de cristais de cálcio no interior de 80 a 100% dos ácaros colonizados pelos isolados de B. bassiana e M. anisopliae.
COMPARAÇÃO DE CALDOS DE ENRIQUECIMENTO INCUBADOS EM DUAS DIFERENTES TEMPERATURAS E DE MEIOS DE CULTURA NA PESQUISA DE SALMONELLA GALLINARUM
Authors: Cardoso A.L.S.P. , Tessari E.N.C.
Published: September 2024

RESUMO O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito de duas temperaturas de enriquecimento (37º e 42º C) e o desempenho de dois caldos de enriquecimento seletivo e 2 meios de cultura, utilizados para isolamento de Salmonella Gallinarum em aves. Alíquotas de cada amostra de órgãos das aves contaminadas experimentalmente com S. Gallinarum foram inoculadas em caldos Tetrationato-Novobiocina e Rappaport-Vassiliadis. Os ágares Verde Brilhante e Hektoen foram usados para o isolamento de salmonela. Os resultados mostraram que o caldo TetrationatoNovobiocina a 42º C associado com ágar Hektoen proporcionou a maior eficiência de isolamento de S. Gallinarum.
Psychology in the hospital context: Experiences of patients with non-communicable chronic diseases
Authors: Cemin Tânia Maria , Godoy Rossane Frizzo de , Fiuza William Macedo
Published: September 2024

Abstract Objective To identify the factors involved in the experience of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases in patients of a hospital institution, based on electronic medical records documented by the psychology service. Method A documental-qualitative-exploratory study, carried out with 69 participants. The data were submitted to an open model content analysis with pairing strategy. Results Four categories were created: Diagnosis assimilation and adaptation to treatment; Death: fear and longing; Symptoms of anxiety and depression; Acceptance of the disease and hope. Conclusion The study underscores the importance of understanding the unique coping strategies and individual experiences of patients facing pain and suffering resulting from chronic diseases. Qualified listening was crucial in this process, enabling the understanding of what is normative and what is pathological. However, further investigations regarding this theme should be promoted with medical records covering other aspects and categories not included in this study.