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Peculiarities of the use of some comparative constructions in the series of detectives by C. McCullough «Carmine Delmonico»
Authors: Atlashova Irina , Klyushina Alena
Published: March 2024

The article deals with the peculiarities of using the equative construction as...as in the works of C. McCullough. The choice of the topic is conditioned by the limited number of scientific works devoted to comparative constructions of the modern English language connected with the concept of equivalence. The possibility of deepening theoretical knowledge about the functioning of comparative constructions with the semantics of «equality» and «equivalence» seems important. The authors point out that despite the fact that identity in the category of comparison is still poorly studied, the article proposes the consideration of the means of expressing equality in the language with the help of the construction as...as and defines its use and functions in the text. The authors base their analysis on the works of C. McCullough in the series «Carmine Delmonico», emphasizing the importance of using equative constructions in the construction of artistic images in detective novels. As a result of the study, the authors conclude that equality and equivalence represent groups of identical concepts in language, united under a similar way of action or a similar description. The main idea of the article is that equality and equivalence have a significant impact on the perception of the artistic world, which is expressed in the presence of both positive and negative images arising in readers. The article presents and groups examples showing the variety of possibilities for expressing equality in the detective field. The paper also presents the results of studying the frequency of using equative constructions as a means of artistic description. Thus, this study represents an important contribution to the study of the equative construction as...as.
Strategies of socio-economic development of regions: indicators of innovative development
Authors: Shpakova Raissa
Published: March 2024

The article highlights the issue of the correct and legitimate assignment of indicators of innovative development in the strategies of socio-economic development of the subjects of the Russian Federation. For the purposes of the analysis, the sections devoted to the innovative development of 84 existing regional strategies are studied. It is noted that the quantitative and qualitative composition of indicators for assessing the state and development of innovative processes currently used in regional strategies cannot be called complete, rational, meeting the requirements of legislation on strategic planning and methodological recommendations of the relevant department. On the one hand, the average number of profile indicators for all strategies is 3 units, which is not enough to fully assess the state of the innovation process within the framework of strategic planning. On the other hand, the total number of indicators in all strategies exceeds 39 units, which complicates the comparative analysis of strategies, federal methodological recommendations are not always taken into account.
Proposals have been developed for the process of developing regional strategies to assign indicators of regional development, bringing their structure closer to the composition of indicators used to assess innovative development in the documents of strategic planning at the federal level — the Strategy of Innovative Development of the Russian Federation and the Concept of Technological Development of the Russian Federation. It is established that the directions of innovative development provided for by these documents correspond to the theoretical scheme of the main stages of the innovation process. In this regard, the establishment of a set of indicators, based on the structure adopted in these documents, will, on the one hand, make the assessment of regional innovative development more systematic, on the other — to a greater extent link regional strategic planning documents with documents of the federal level.
It is also recognized that it is necessary to improve the procedure for monitoring and controlling the development and implementation of regional strategies with a mandatory element in the form of checking the compliance of indicators adopted in the strategy with Federal State Statistics Service data.
National picture of the world in modern Altai literature
Authors: Kindikova Albina
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the national picture of the world in the works of modern Altai authors.
The relevance of the work and its novelty are determined by the fact that the literary work of Altai poets has not been sufficiently studied and requires further research. There is a need for an in-depth study of cultural and ethnopoetic traditions in creating a national picture of the world in Altai poetry. The purpose of the study is to study and analyze works that reflect the worldview of young poets of the Altai Republic. The work draws conclusions that, due to the conditioning of Altai literature by historical and geographical features, the rich heritage of oral folk art, poetic traditions, the work of Altai poets has its own specific features in the picture of the world they created. Here, archetypes such as horse, hitching post, cedar, hearth, ail (dwelling), Altai stand out.
In recent years, regional literature has especially highlighted this feature of reflecting poetic space, where images are aimed at artistic understanding of a person’s inner world in its multifaceted connections with the surrounding reality.
According to the author, modern Altai lyrics widely and diversely represent the folk worldview and national traditions, which reflect the ethnic identity of the Altai people. The works of the poets considered in this study — A. Samunov, B. Burmalov, B. Ukachin — show the nature of the Altai Mountains, the character of the lyrical hero, archetypal images, presenting a holistic picture of the world of the Altai people. This is what makes their work special, recognizable and memorable, enriching Altai poetry with new images, expanding the horizons of the literary picture of the world.
Generation Z: forecasts of credit behavior due to the characteristics of the characteristics (on the example of the city of Yaroslavl)
Authors: Dudina Irada
Published: March 2024

The set of credit goods and services is changing to meet the demand of users, however, if there is enough information about generation X and Y — the parents of modern «zoomers» («zoomers» are representatives of generation Z) and they have already shown their credit behavior, then generation Z is new customers of banks and there are no exact characteristics of their credit behavior yet.
The aim of the work was to study the behavior of generation Z, in accordance with the theory of U. Strauss and N. Howe, in order to make a forecast of zoomer's credit behavior based on the information received. At the first stage of the study, information about the behavior of generation Z in different spheres of their lives was collected and analyzed, as well as the conditions of the surrounding reality in which they live, and how it affects them. The article reveals that generation Z was born in a relatively quiet period, they grew up simultaneously with the active development of technology and the Internet, so since childhood, speed in everything is important for them. Representatives of the generation like a creative approach to the presentation of information, do not like physical labor and are ready to work remotely or as freelancers. The author of the article separately noted that at a young age, the «zoomers» witnessed global changes in the world: coronavirus, exams in online format, a special military operation, partial mobilization, which affected their expectations of the world. Representatives of Z are ready to raise the global problems of the planet for discussion and present solutions to these problems. In order to determine the attitude of «zoomers» to loans and identify their values, at the second stage of the study, a survey of representatives of generation Z «Credit behavior of Yaroslavl residents» was conducted (August — September 2023). Yaroslavl, the sample is spontaneous (N = 570), the age of respondents is from 17 to 22 years, of which 47 % are men and 53 % are women. Among the respondents, 87 % receive higher education, 5 % receive secondary vocational education, 8 % receive secondary general education.
Method of collecting information: oral survey and on-line questionnaire. As a result of the study of the generation of «zoomers», the author of the article revealed that education will be important for them in order to keep up with the realities of the time and possess key, in-demand competencies. Generation Z is ready to take out a loan on a smartphone to always stay in touch with the outside world. A personal car, as the third purchase in the popularity rating of «zoomers», must necessarily reflect their individuality and be eco-friendly. This generation will open up new approaches to the consumption of goods, the attitude to the disposal of funds and their accumulation.
Lexico-semantic transfer of English and French in the Middle Ages
Authors: Kurkina Yana
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the phenomenon of lexical-semantic interference of the English and French languages in the Middle Ages. The author indicates the relevance and significance of the research topic. A brief terminological analysis of the category «interference» is carried out, which results in the fact that at the lexical level and in the interlingual context, this phenomenon manifests itself as a result of a wide range of methods for formulating one concept in different languages, as a result of which a divergence in categories is noted. The author's interest in studying interference in the French and English languages in a diachronic aspect is due to the fact that the vocabulary of a language always reflects the history of its people. The emphasis on the problem of borrowing from French into English in the 10th–15th centuries was made due to the fact that significant historical and social events took place in the relationship between France and Britain, which could not but be reflected in the cultural and linguistic development of the latter. Focusing on the practice of language interference caused by historical and social factors, an analysis of historical events and prerequisites is carried out, as a result of which the results of the influence of the French language on English during the Middle Ages are clarified (using examples of professionalisms). Based on the results of the study and the independent selection of French equivalents for English words, the author concludes that lexical-semantic interference in this era manifested itself in the movement of similar lexical units into another language by modifying them according to the phonetic or graphic model of their language. As a rule, such a deviation from the language norm is the most frequent, since the transformation of words occurs according to the same principle as in the native language.
O cuidado de enfermagem aos pais que vivenciaram o óbito fetal: revisão integrativa
Authors: Bezerra Nycarla de Araújo , Santos Cibelle Nayara Sena dos , Silva Adrian Thaís Cardoso Santos Gomes da , Linhares Francisca Márcia Pereira , Morais Sheila Coelho Ramalho Vasconcelos
Published: March 2024

RESUMO Objetivos: identificar evidências científicas acerca do cuidado de enfermagem aos pais que vivenciaram o luto diante do óbito fetal. Métodos: revisão integrativa de estudos originais realizada em seis bases de dados e classificados quanto ao nível de evidência. Resultados: a análise qualitativa dos nove estudos que compuseram a amostra envolveu categorias temáticas, explorando o impacto da perda perinatal nas famílias, a comunicação inadequada por parte dos profissionais de saúde e a importância de uma abordagem holística na assistência. Destaca-se a importância do papel do enfermeiro na contribuição positiva para a equipe, enfatizando a participação em capacitações e o fornecimento de informações essenciais. Considerações Finais: a vivência do luto impacta não apenas a dinâmica familiar, mas o meio social, evidenciando a urgência de uma abordagem mais empática e compreensiva. O cuidado deve ocorrer de forma holística, transcendendo a assistência técnica de enfermagem, com abordagem do contexto biopsicossocial dos pais.
Effects of training Community Health Agents on dementia: a quasi-experimental study
Authors: Coelho Aline Cristina Ramos , Cruz Edmir Batista da Silva , Radicchi Helena Zacharias , Mattos Emanuela Bezerra Torres , Novelli Marcia Maria Pires Camargo , Souza Felipe Granado de , Goulart Rubens , Ribeiro Corina Lopes
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives: to evaluate the knowledge of Community Health Agents about dementia before and after the training workshop for detecting signs of the disease. Methods: a quasi-experimental study with 33 community agents, in which sociodemographic information and knowledge about dementia were collected and assessed using the Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale before and after the workshop. There were 10 weekly, online, synchronous meetings. The Student’s t-test for related samples was used, and the effect size was calculated. Results: while the average score on the initial assessment, using the measurement instrument, was 16.3, it was 21.24 in the final assessment. An increase in the scale score was observed after participating in the workshop, with a value of 4.94. Conclusions: it is urgent to invest in the ongoing education of these professionals for greater awareness in the timely detection of dementia cases in primary care and awareness of potentially modifiable factors.
Efeitos da capacitação de Agentes Comunitários de Saúde na demência: um estudo quase experimental
Authors: Coelho Aline Cristina Ramos , Cruz Edmir Batista da Silva , Radicchi Helena Zacharias , Mattos Emanuela Bezerra Torres , Novelli Marcia Maria Pires Camargo , Souza Felipe Granado de , Goulart Rubens , Ribeiro Corina Lopes
Published: March 2024

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar o conhecimento dos Agentes Comunitários de Saúde sobre demência antes e após a oficina de capacitação para detecção de sinais da doença. Métodos: estudo quase-experimental com 33 agentes comunitários, no qual foram coletadas informações sociodemográficas e de conhecimento sobre demência, avaliadas pela Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale, no pré e pós-oficina. Houve 10 encontros semanais, online e síncronos. Utilizou-se o teste t de Student para amostras relacionadas e calculou-se o tamanho do efeito. Resultados: enquanto a média de pontos na avaliação inicial, por meio do instrumento de medida, foi de 16,3, na avaliação final foi de 21,24. Observou-se aumento na pontuação na escala após a participação na oficina, com um valor de 4,94. Conclusões: é urgente investir na educação permanente desses profissionais para maior conscientização na detecção oportuna de casos de demência ainda na atenção básica e conscientização de fatores potencialmente modificáveis.
Recursos para o letramento em saúde de cuidadores de crianças nascidas prematuras: revisão de escopo
Authors: Andrade Ana Clara Gomes , Mendes Giovanna Barbosa , Soares Mariana Fuentes Mendoza Rodrigues , Oliveira Suelen Rosa de , Santos Luciano Marques dos , Duarte Elysângela Dittz
Published: March 2024

RESUMO Objetivos: mapear as evidências disponíveis sobre os recursos utilizados para a promoção do letramento em saúde de cuidadores de crianças nascidas prematuras no seguimento ambulatorial. Métodos: utilizou-se o protocolo de revisão de escopo do Joanna Briggs Institute. A busca foi realizada em seis bases de dados, incluindo estudos entre 2012 e 2022. Resultados: as três publicações incluídas evidenciaram que os recursos utilizados são: aplicativos para celulares, ligações telefônicas, aconselhamento individual, vídeos e folhetos educativos e discussões em grupos. Efetivar um protocolo de educação na transição para casa aumenta os índices de promoção da saúde cientificamente embasada. Conclusões: pouco se aborda na literatura sobre o letramento em saúde desses cuidadores. A equipe de enfermagem desempenha um papel fundamental na educação em saúde e na construção de recursos que podem ser aplicados a essas famílias.
Factors associated with increased lactate levels in cardiac surgeries: scoping review
Authors: Teixeira Fernanda de Castro , Fernandes Thatiane Evelyn de Lima , Leal Karena Cristina da Silva , Ribeiro Katia Regina Barros , Dantas Daniele Vieira , Dantas Rodrigo Assis Neves
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives: to map the factors associated with increased lactate levels in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery using extracorporeal circulation. Methods: this is a scoping review carried out in December 2022, across ten data sources. It was prepared in accordance with the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews checklist. Results: the most recurrent findings in studies regarding the factors responsible for the increase in lactate were: tissue hypoperfusion, cardiopulmonary bypass time and use of vasoactive drugs. In 95% of studies, increased lactate was related to increased patient mortality. Conclusions: discussing the causes of possible complications in cardiac surgery patients is important for preparing the team and preventing complications, in addition to ensuring quality recovery.
Health Management of an HIV Testing and Counseling Center: Nursing Contributions
Authors: Augusto Patrícia dos Santos , Silva Camila Pureza Guimarães da , Santos Tânia Cristina Franco , Ennes Lilian Dias , Paiva Carolina Fraga , Almeida Filho Antonio José de
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the role of nursing in the establishment of an HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling Center in a Brazilian municipality. Methods: a historical study utilizing primary sources, including documents and oral accounts, involving a total of ten participants. The study encompasses the years 1997 and 1998. The research took place at the Testing and Counseling Center in São João de Meriti. Data was collected from March to May 2022. Results: nursing made significant contributions through the development of training initiatives led by nurses, who were also responsible for individual and group counseling, as well as HIV testing requests. Final Considerations: nursing played a crucial role in the center and in the management of Sexually Transmitted Infections, being involved in all stages of treatment in accordance with current public health policy.
Gestão em Saúde de um Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento de HIV: Contribuições da Enfermagem
Authors: Augusto Patrícia dos Santos , Silva Camila Pureza Guimarães da , Santos Tânia Cristina Franco , Ennes Lilian Dias , Paiva Carolina Fraga , Almeida Filho Antonio José de
Published: March 2024

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar a participação da enfermagem no processo de criação do Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento para pessoas com HIV/Aids de um município brasileiro. Métodos: estudo histórico com fontes diretas constituídas por documentos e fontes orais, totalizando dez participantes. O recorte compreende os anos de 1997 e 1998. O cenário de estudo foi o Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento de São João de Meriti. Os dados foram coletados de março a maio de 2022. Resultados: a enfermagem contribuiu por meio do desenvolvimento de ações de capacitação pelo enfermeiro, que também era responsável pelas atividades de aconselhamento individual e coletivo, além da solicitação de exame anti-HIV. Considerações Finais: a enfermagem representou uma categoria responsável por ações relevantes no centro e no controle das Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis, estando presente em todas as etapas do tratamento em consonância com a política pública de saúde vigente.
Cultural adaptation and validity evidence of the Student Nurse Stressor-15 (SNS-15) Scale for Brazil
Authors: Araújo Agostinho Antônio Cruz , Godoy Simone de , Maia Natália Maria Freitas e Silva , Trevelin Maria Eduarda Bonissoni , Vedana Kelly Graziani Giacchero , Neufeld Carmem Beatriz , Freire Neyson Pinheiro , Ventura Carla Aparecida Arena , McAleer Patricia , Mendes Isabel Amélia Costa
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives: to carry out the cultural adaptation and evaluation of validity evidence of the Student Nurse Stressor-15 (SNS-15) Scale for use in Brazil. Methods: psychometric study, conducted from the stages of translation, synthesis, back-translation, review by a committee of seven experts, pre-test and evaluation of measurement properties with 32 and 238 nursing students, respectively. Descriptive statistics, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were performed. The reliability of the instrument was estimated using McDonald’s Omega (ω). Results: EFA subsidized the distribution of the fifteen SNS-15 items into four factors. Using AFC, satisfactory fit indices were achieved (Comparative Fit Index = 0.94; Tucker-Lewis Index = 0.93; Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = 0.06; Standardized Root Mean Square Residual = 0.16) and ω = 0.86. Conclusions: the Brazilian version of the SNS-15 presents evidence that confirms its validity and reliability.
Desmonte da política de inovação: estratégias e causas no Brasil contemporâneo
Authors: Cavalcante Pedro Luiz Costa
Published: March 2024

Resumo O objetivo central do artigo é analisar o processo de desmonte das políticas públicas no sistema nacional de inovação brasileiro desde meados de 2010. A pesquisa descreve como esse tipo de mudança política foi realizada e, principalmente, explica as estratégias adotadas e as principais causas. A investigação fundamenta-se teoricamente no debate sobre o desmonte das políticas, ou seja, mudanças que resultam em cortes, reduções ou mesmo extinção de orçamento, normas, capacidades e instrumentos de uma área governamental. Uma abordagem de métodos mistos, tanto quantitativos quanto qualitativos, é utilizada. Primeiramente, examina-se o processo de desmantelamento nos últimos anos, com foco nos padrões de execução orçamentária dos instrumentos da política de inovação e das agências responsáveis no nível federal. O estudo investiga as percepções dos stakeholders sobre estratégias, justificativas, reações e efeitos desse processo a partir da realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas. Os resultados empíricos são intrigantes de várias maneiras. O desmonte ocorre em ambas as dimensões: densidade (redução do número de instrumentos e programas) e, principalmente, intensidade (cortes orçamentários), variando de acordo com as áreas do governo. Os entrevistados destacaram que a estratégia predominante é de desmonte ativo, em que a austeridade fiscal agravada pela crise da COVID-19, uma virada ideológica na base de governo, particularidades políticas e a baixa priorização em inovação por parte do empresariado nacional são os fatores determinantes que afetam as preferências dos políticos pelo desmantelamento. Finalmente, o processo tem sérios efeitos adversos ao sistema nacional de inovação, como perda de capacidade burocrática e política, fuga de cérebros e defasagem em tecnologia, produtividade e, por conseguinte, desempenho econômico do país.
Innovation policy dismantling: strategies and causes in contemporary Brazil
Authors: Cavalcante Pedro Luiz Costa
Published: March 2024

Abstract This paper analyzes the policy dismantling process in the Brazilian innovation system since mid-2010. The research describes how this policy change has been undertaken and explains the strategies deployed and major causes. The study is theoretically grounded in the debate of policy dismantling, meaning changes that result in cuts, reductions, or even abolition of budget, rules, capacities, and instruments of a governmental area. A mixed-methods approach, both quantitative and qualitative, is employed. First, it examines the dismantling process in the last years, focusing on the budget execution patterns of the major policy instruments and agencies in charge of innovation at the federal level. The research relies on the stakeholders’ perception by conducting semi-structured interviews with experts regarding strategies, rationale, reactions, and effects. The empirical findings show the dismantling occurs in both dimensions: density (number of tools reduced) and, mainly, the intensity (budget cuts), varying according to government areas. The interviewees highlighted the prevailing strategy as active dismantling, in which the fiscal austerity aggravated by the COVID-19 crisis, an ideological shift in the government coalition, policy particularities, and a low level of prioritization in innovation by the domestic business community are the main factors that affect the politicians’ preferences to dismantle. Finally, the process seriously affects the national innovation system, such as the loss of bureaucratic and policy capacity, brain drain, and lag in technology, productivity, and consequently, in the country’s economic performance.
Diagnosis of municipal management in Chile: evidence from the perception of key actors
Authors: CIENFUEGOS IGNACIO , PENAGLIA FRANCESCO , LEON JANEL
Published: March 2024

Abstract This research analyzes the quality management model aimed at improving the performance of local governments in Chile, an instrument promoted by the central government through the Undersecretary of Regional and Administrative Development (SUBDERE). For this study, a survey of primary information was carried out through interviews and focus groups with key informants. These participants included academics, experts, SUBDERE officials, municipal officials, and representatives of associations of municipalities. The information obtained was analyzed through the QDA ATLAS.ti software, using categories identified in the documentary review process and the primary review of the interviews and focus groups. Based on the data analyzed, we reviewed the specialized literature for elements that help to explain why a policy remains in force even though there is evidence that it does not contribute to improving the management and services of Chilean municipalities. In addition, we discussed the negative impact of this type of policy and the contradictory perceptions of both the beneficiaries and the many actors involved in the adoption and use of the quality management mode under analysis. Finally, we suggest public policy measures associated with implementing a comprehensive management system through collaborative and intergovernmental processes complemented with quality controls that optimize and modernize municipal management.
Leadership in the collaborative innovation process in the public sector: an integrative review
Authors: Paschoiotto Waldemir Paulino , Cunha Cristiano José Castro de Almeida , Silva Solange Maria da
Published: March 2024

Abstract Increasingly interconnected contemporary societies face complex problems that impact people’s lives and demand collaborative innovative solutions. In the public sector, managers have shown a growing interest in collaboration to stimulate the development and implementation of innovative solutions. Despite this, the field of research on the role of leadership in this process is still incipient. This work aims to build a synthesis of the literature on the role of leaders in collaborative innovation processes in the public sector. The generation of a thematic map reveals two macro themes - roles and actions of leaders - associated with six themes: meta-governance, three-dimensional performance, observing basic requirements, restructuring the organization, overcoming obstacles, and exploring the drivers. This framework outlines how public leaders can act to engage in the development of more effective collaborative innovations for society. To review the evidence, it is also recommended that the profile of public leaders indicated to stimulate collaborative innovation processes to be more proactive and less attached to formalisms, should act as a meta-governor to convene, orchestrate, facilitate, regulate, mediate, and catalyze the processes of innovation.
Evaluación psicométrica del instrumento Functional Health Pattern Assessment Screening Tool – Versión modificada para Brasil
Authors: Butcher Rita de Cassia Gengo e Silva , Guandalini Lidia Santiago , de Barros Alba Lucia Bottura Leite , Damiani Bruna Bronhara , Jones Dorothy Anne
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: someter a prueba la estructura factorial, confiabilidad y validez convergente del instrumento Functional Health Pattern Assessment Screening Tool – Versión modificada para Brasil. Método: evaluación psicométrica del instrumento Functional Health Pattern Assessment Screening Tool – Versión modificada para Brasil. Setecientos diecisiete participantes respondieron el instrumento de recolección de datos, compuesto por dos partes. La Parte I incluyó un cuestionario estructurado para recopilar datos sociodemográficos y las percepciones y el nivel de satisfacción de los participantes con respecto a su estado de salud actual. La Parte II consistió en la herramienta sometida a prueba. La estructura interna se evaluó empleando Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio. La validez interna se evaluó por medio de la correlación entre las puntuaciones obtenidas en la herramienta y los índices correspondientes a los niveles de autopercepción y satisfacción con respecto al estado de salud actual. La confiabilidad se evaluó utilizando el coeficiente alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: el Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio confirmó una solución con tres factores. Las cargas factoriales fueron significativas y variaron entre 0,16 y 0.75; los índices de ajuste sugirieron ajuste moderado del modelo. La consistencia interna correspondiente a los tres componentes varió entre 0,779 y 0,919. Conclusión: los hallazgos sugieren que la herramienta es válida y confiable para ser usada en la población de Brasil, aunque se recomienda interpretar los resultados con precaución debido al moderado ajuste del modelo.
Psychometric evaluation of the Functional Health Pattern Assessment Screening Tool – Modified Brazilian Version
Authors: Butcher Rita de Cassia Gengo e Silva , Guandalini Lidia Santiago , de Barros Alba Lucia Bottura Leite , Damiani Bruna Bronhara , Jones Dorothy Anne
Published: March 2024

Objective: to test the factorial structure, reliability and convergent validity of the Functional Health Pattern Assessment Screening Tool – Modified Brazilian Version. Method: this was a psychometric evaluation of the Functional Health Pattern Assessment Screening Tool – Modified Brazilian Version. Seven hundred and seventeen participants answered the data collection instrument consisting of two parts. Part I included a structured questionnaire to collect sociodemographic data and the participants’ perceptions and satisfaction with their current health status. Part II consisted of the tool being tested. The internal structure was assessed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Convergent validity was evaluated by the correlation of the tool scores with the rates corresponding to self-perception and satisfaction with current health status. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha. Results: the Confirmatory Factor Analysis confirmed a three-factor solution. The factor loadings were significant and varied from 0.16 to 0.75; the fit indices suggested moderate fit of the model. Internal consistency for all three components varied between 0.779 and 0.919. Conclusion: the findings suggest that the tool is valid and reliable to be used in the Brazilian population, although caution is recommended when interpreting the results due to the moderate fit of the model.
Fatores relacionados à carga de trabalho da enfermagem na assistência oncológica de mulheres hospitalizadas
Authors: Balaminut Talita , Godoy Gabriela Alves , Carmona Elenice Valentim , Dini Ariane Polidoro
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: avaliar a carga de trabalho da enfermagem e seus fatores relacionados na assistência às mulheres hospitalizadas com cânceres ginecológicos e mamários, segundo o Nursing Activities Scores , adaptado a pacientes oncológicos. Método: estudo epidemiológico de corte transversal. Participaram mulheres com câncer ginecológico e/ou mamário, maiores de 18 anos, hospitalizadas por período mínimo de 24 horas. Coletados, do prontuário, dados sociodemográficos, clínicos, Karnofsky Performance Status e carga de trabalho, segundo Nursing Activities Score adaptado. Os fatores relacionados à carga de trabalho foram analisados por regressão linear múltipla. Resultados: pontuação média do Nursing Activities Scores foi 29,3%, denotando sete horas de assistência diária por paciente. Os fatores relacionados à carga de trabalho diferiram conforme diagnóstico de câncer de mama ou ginecológico (β= - 0,01; p<0,001), tratamento clínico ou cirúrgico (β= - 0,03; p<0,001) e capacidade funcional na admissão (β= 0,07; p<0,001), pelo Karnofsky Performance Status . Conclusão: evidenciou-se maior carga de trabalho para atendimento de mulheres com câncer ginecológico sob tratamento clínico e com menor capacidade funcional na admissão. Os achados revelam direcionamentos para otimização de recursos, melhorias em processos e fluxos de trabalho, a fim de promover ambiente laboral favorável e assistência de qualidade.
Clima en equipo y satisfacción laboral en un servicio de atención móvil de urgencia: estudio multinivel
Authors: Carmo Hercules de Oliveira , Peduzzi Marina , Tronchin Daisy Maria Rizatto
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: examinar la relación entre el clima en equipo y la satisfacción laboral de los profesionales que trabajan en servicios de atención prehospitalaria móvil. Método: estudio cuantitativo y correlacional realizado en un servicio de atención prehospitalaria móvil en la Región Metropolitana de São Paulo. Participaron 95 profesionales, distribuidos en 40 equipos, que respondieron a tres cuestionarios: datos sociodemográficos/laborales, Escalas de Clima en Equipo y de Satisfacción Laboral S20/23. Para el análisis, se utilizaron estadísticas descriptivas y modelos lineales multiniveles, incluyendo efectos de moderación. Se empleó el método Backward para determinar el orden de significancia. Resultados: en los modelos, fueron significativas las relaciones entre la satisfacción con las relaciones jerárquicas y el factor “apoyo para nuevas ideas” moderado por el género masculino y “orientación hacia las tareas” en mujeres. Para la satisfacción con el ambiente físico, fueron significativos “jornada laboral” y “participación en el equipo”, y para la satisfacción intrínseca, se mantuvieron significativos el régimen, la jornada y los factores “objetivos del equipo”, “participación en el equipo” y “apoyo para ideas nuevas”, y el efecto de moderación entre el tiempo de actuación, “participación en el equipo” y “apoyo para ideas nuevas”. Conclusión: el clima en equipo es influenciado por la satisfacción laboral de manera heterogénea y el efecto moderador de esta relación se asocia con el género y el tiempo de actuación en el servicio.
Board structure as a mechanism to achieve the UN 2030 Agenda in Latin America
Authors: Pinheiro Alan Bandeira , Ribeiro Cintia de Melo de Albuquerque , Bizerra André Luiz Villagelim
Published: March 2024

Abstract This study aims to investigate the effect of board structure on companies’ engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The characteristics of the board of directors related to the size of the board, independence, and diversity were analyzed, as well as the disclosure of the 17 SDGs of 371 companies headquartered in Latin America from 2016 to 2020. The data were analyzed using data regression in a panel with fixed effects and regression of panel data using the logit method. Research findings showed that board size and board independence have a positive effect on SDG disclosure. The results are in line with the Upper Echelons Theory, as it advocates that the company’s strategic choices and positioning are made by senior management - the members of the board of directors. The research expands the explanation of this theory, confirming that top management is crucial for strategic positioning in environmental and social issues. Managers and shareholders must understand that certain features, such as the social responsibility committee and the preparation of a sustainability report, can also contribute to the 2030 Agenda. At the government level, the results are useful for public policy makers, as they can encourage the creation of norms for the voluntary disclosure of environmental and social information.
Evolution in compliance disclosure by Brazilian listed companies during the corruption investigation “Operation Lava Jato (Car Wash)”
Authors: Sousa Henrique Adriano de , Passos Gabriela de Abreu , Portulhak Henrique , Azevedo Sayuri Unoki de
Published: March 2024

Abstract This study investigates the evolution of compliance disclosure by Brazilian public companies in the context of Operation Lava Jato (Car Wash), comparing the opening year and the last year of its protagonism. Using the interpretive paradigm, the Management Reports of 2014 and 2019 of 104 companies listed in the New Market segment of B3 were analyzed through the content analysis technique. The findings indicated a substantial increase in compliance disclosure in the analyzed companies, mainly in categories such as Anti-corruption Policy, Compliance Organizational Culture, Internal Compliance Programs and Processes, and Compliance Legislation and Standards. It was revealed that the disclosure of Monitoring and Risk Management Practices played a relevant role in the voluntary disclosure practices of these entities. The increased compliance disclosure by companies with a strong relationship with the Public Power suggests that coercive pressures of a government nature tend to maximize the adoption of compliance practices and disclosure. The findings contribute from a theoretical perspective by identifying the progress in voluntary compliance disclosure as a response strategy to institutional pressures, especially in companies exposed to coercive governmental pressures. From a practical viewpoint, it contributes by revealing the compliance categories emphasized in the disclosures by Brazilian companies, helping corporate report developers, and informing other economic agents. On a social level, the increased compliance disclosure points to progress in creating conditions that seek to increase confidence among economic agents, thus favoring economic growth.
O caso Melissa: desafios de sustentabilidade para a expansão internacional de uma marca brasileira de sandálias plásticas
Authors: Russo Eduardo , Figueira Ariane Roder
Published: March 2024

Resumo A divisão de sandálias Melissa é subsidiária da Grendene, fabricante brasileira de calçados com mais de 40 anos de mercado e reconhecida internacionalmente por seus calçados e acessórios de plástico. Nos últimos anos a marca tem enfrentado novos desafios na construção de uma identidade mais sustentável para seus produtos, buscando implementar iniciativas de logística reversa no mercado internacional. Neste contexto, o caso coloca o leitor no papel de Melinda Voguel, Diretora Executiva das Sandálias Melissa, de forma a refletir sobre um plano de sustentabilidade que permitirá uma maior presença da marca nos mercados internacionais. O case foi pensado para estudantes de graduação e pós-graduação em Administração, Economia e Logística que desejam discutir temas como sustentabilidade de marca, marketing e branding internacional, logística reversa e economia circular.
The Melissa case: sustainability challenges for the international expansion of a Brazilian brand of plastic sandals
Authors: Russo Eduardo , Figueira Ariane Roder
Published: March 2024

Abstract The Melissa sandals division is a subsidiary of Grendene, a Brazilian footwear manufacturer with over 40 years experience in the market. It is internationally recognized for its plastic footwear and accessories. In the last few years, the brand has been facing new challenges regarding the building of a more sustainable identity for its products and trying to implement reverse logistics initiatives in foreign markets. In this context, the case puts the reader in the role of Melinda Voguel, the executive director of Melissa Sandals, to reflect on a sustainability plan that will allow the brand a greater presence in international markets. The case was designed for undergraduate and graduate students of Business Administration, Economics, and Logistics who want to discuss topics such as brand sustainability, international marketing and branding, reverse logistics, and circular economy.
Early evaluation of genotype x harvest interactions in cassava crops under water stress
Authors: Vieira Simone L. , Oliveira Carlos R. S. de , Pereira Danilo A. , Borel Jerônimo C. , Oliveira Eder J. de
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of genotype x harvest interactions on different agronomic traits, the genetic correlation between traits in early selection under water stress, and early selection in cassava. 25 cassava genotypes were evaluated in a randomized block experimental design with four replications. The variables root weight (RW), root number per plant (RN), root diameter (RD), root length (RL), root dry matter content (DMC), stem number per plant (SN), plant height (PH), stem diameter (SD), mite severity (MS), and harvest index (HI) were evaluated under water stress conditions in two harvests. Broad-sense heritability (h²), realized heritability ( ( h R 2 )), and the index of coincidence (IC) were estimated. Accuracy estimates ranged from 0.62 for RL to 0.86 for DMC. A significant genotype effect was identified on all traits, except for RW, RL and SD. Significant genotype x harvest interactions occurred for the variables SN, PH, SD, and HI. (h²) estimates ranged from 0.27 for RL to 0.79 for SN. The estimates of the index of coincidence ranged from 100% to 25%. A positive correlation was observed between all variables under study, except for MS, RN and SN, and the other traits. The genotypes showed similar performance in the two harvests for most variables, except for SN, PH, SD, and HI.
Grapevine rootstocks under water deficit: biomass, biochemical, and gas exchange attributes
Authors: Silva Alessandro G. da , Felinto Filho Ezildo F. , Ulisses Cláudia , Musser Rosimar dos S. , Costa Cristina dos S. R. , Chaves Agnaldo R. de M. , Leão Patrícia C. de S.
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Water resources used for irrigation should be managed using technologies that improve water use efficiency, mainly in semiarid regions. Using drought-tolerant rootstocks is a strategy to handle this challenge. The objective of this study was to select suitable grapevine rootstocks for cultivation in semiarid regions based on their biomass, biochemical, and gas exchange attributes. The experiment was conducted at the Bebedouro Experimental Field of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA Semiarid), in Petrolina, PE, Brazil. Rootstocks from grapevine plants of the cultivars Paulsen 1103, SO4, IAC 313, IAC 572, IAC 766, Ramsey, and 101-14 MgT were subjected to three irrigation water depths (100%, 50%, and 20% ET0). A randomized block experimental design with four replications was used, in a split-plot arrangement consisting of irrigation water depths in the plots and rootstocks in the subplots. Biochemical, biomass, and gas exchange attributes were assessed for selecting the best rootstocks regarding tolerance to drought using multivariate principal component analysis (PCA) and analysis of variance. The rootstocks IAC 313 and IAC 766 presented the highest root proline synthesis; IAC 766 presented better result for leaf sucrose synthesis; and Paulsen 1103 presented the highest leaf proline synthesis and carotenoid contents, as well as total chlorophyll-to-carotenoid ratio. IAC 313, IAC 766, and Paulsen 1103 presented better performance regarding the studied characteristics and, therefore, are suitable for growing grapevine crops in the Lower Middle São Francisco Valley, mainly under water deficit conditions.
Relationship between spectral indices and quality parameters of tifton 85 forage
Authors: Souza Jhiorranni F. , Costa Anderson G. , Carvalho João C. L. de , Santos Lucas A. dos , Silva Vinícius P. , Barros Murilo M. de
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Computer vision systems can be an alternative to traditional methods of analyzing the quality of forage crops, allowing the instantaneous, non-destructive monitoring of the crop, with cost reduction. This study aimed to evaluate the quality parameters of Tifton 85 (Cynodon spp.) using digital images, relating spectral indices to the quality parameters of this forage. In the experimental area, four levels of nitrogen fertilization were applied and the analyses were made at different times after the standardization cut (14, 28, 42, and 56 days). The quality parameters evaluated were mineral matter, crude protein, and neutral detergent fiber. From images obtained in the visible (RGB) and near-infrared (RGNIR) spectral regions, spectral indices were generated. Principal component analysis was applied to summarize the information obtained by spectral indices into a single principal component (PCI). PCI associated with spectral indices was related to forage quality parameters for each cutting time using simple quadratic regression models. The relationships between mineral matter and spectral indices were variable over time. Crude protein and neutral detergent fiber showed the highest relationships with the spectral indices obtained by RGNIR images already at the initial times. Thus, although the RGB images have shown satisfactory results to obtain information about the quality of Tifton 85, the NIR band tends to increase the reliability of the relationships at early times.
Growth inhibition of potted begonia via ethanol treatment
Authors: Sillmann Thaís Akemi , Mattiuz Claudia Fabrino Machado
Published: March 2024

Abstract The application of plant growth regulators is a viable tool to produce potted plants, but its use is limited due to the risk of toxicity. Alternative treatment with ethanol has shown potential in restricting growth, but its morphological effects on ornamental plants are not yet well-explored. This study evaluated the application of different concentrations of ethanol (0, 2%, 4% and 6%) on the growth of potted Dragon Wing Begonia, a hybrid of great ornamental potential that presents vigorous growth, seeking to select the best concentration to reduce plant height. The experiment was conducted in a 2x4 factorial scheme, with two varieties, ‘Red’ and ‘Pink’, and four concentration levels of ethanol treatment. Plant growth and development aspects were evaluated. Ethanol showed great potential to reduce plant size, as it linearly restricted all growth variables (height, diameter, number of leaves, leaf area, shoot, and root dry mass) and flowering variables (dry mass and number of flowers and buds). The highest concentration (6%) caused phytotoxic symptoms and senescence in plants. On the other hand, treatments with concentrations of 2% and 4% resulted in compact plants with great market quality. In conclusion, ethanol treatment can be a viable alternative to reduce the growth of potted ornamental plants.