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Role of histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) in adipose tissue metabolism and immunophenotype: Selected Abstract - SITeCS Congress 2022
Authors: Coppi Lara , Peri Carolina , Bonacina Fabrizia , Longo Raffaella , Cricrí Dalma , Pedretti Silvia , Silva Rui , Severi Ilenia , Giordano Antonio , Norata G. Danilo , Catapano Alberico L. , Mitro Nico , De Fabiani Emma , Crestani Maurizio
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Obesity is associated with comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. HDAC3 regulates adipose tissue physiology (WAT), and its genetic inactivation causes metabolic reprogramming of white adipocytes toward browning. The aim of this work is to evaluate the effect of HDAC3 silencing at different stages of differentiation and investigate the influence of adipocyte metabolism on the immunophenotype of WAT. Materials and Methods: Following HDAC3 silencing in mesenchymal stem cells and mature adipocytes, adipocyte function, RNA, DNA and protein levels, and proliferation at the end of differentiation were analyzed. Visceral WAT immunophenotype (vWAT) of Hdac3 KO mice in WAT (Hdac3fatKO) and controls (FL) was performed by FACS. Results: Silencing HDAC3 in precursors amplifies the expression of genes and proteins that regulate differentiation, oxidative metabolism, browning and mitochondrial activity. Following silencing, we found increased 1)phosphorylation of AKT (1.64 fold change, P<0.0001), indicative of increased insulin signaling, and 2)proliferation, characteristic of the early phase of differentiation. Mitochondrial content was unchanged, but increased mitochondrial activity was observed in terms of maximal respiration (1.42 fold change, P=0.0151) and uncoupling of the electron transport chain (+11.6%, P<0.0001). No difference was observed following HDAC3 silencing in mature adipocytes. We hypothesized that the enhancement of oxidative metabolism may cause cellular damage or senescence and, consequently, the immunophenotype of vWAT might be affected by HDAC3 ablation. Analysis reveals an increase of macrophages (2.48 fold change, P=0.0311) in the vWAT of Hdac3fatKO mice polarizing toward the M2 population. Coculture of adipocytes with macrophages from bone marrow indicates that HDAC3 silencing in adipocytes stimulates macrophage activation. Conclusions: HDAC3 is a key factor in the WAT phenotype, and its inactivation triggers mechanisms that support browning. Early epigenetic events mediated by HDAC3 silencing are crucial in directing adipocyte precursors toward the oxidative phenotype. Finally, results obtained from ex vivo and in vitro studies suggest that specific factors produced by KO adipocytes may be involved in determining the observed immunophenotype. [FONDAZIONE CARIPLO 2015-0641]
Impact of dietary choline on lipid metabolism and atherosclerosis development in apoEKO mice deficient or overexpressing apolipoprotein A-I: Selected Abstract - XVI SITeCS Congress
Authors: Colombo Alice , Busnelli Marco , Manzini Stefano , Franchi Elsa , Garcia Rivera Mariel , Kirwan Jennifer , Chiesa Giulia
Published: April 2023

TMAO, a metabolite of dietary choline, is considered a pro-atherogenic molecule for its ability to interfere with the reverse cholesterol transport, in which apolipoprotein A-I and HDL play a key role. In the present work it was evaluated how TMAO impacts on the development of atherosclerosis in mice with different levels of apoA-I/HDL. Mice deficient in both murine apoA-I and apoE (DKO) and DKO mice overexpressing human apoA-I (DKO/hA-I), characterized by extremely low or high plasma HDL levels respectively, were fed for 16 weeks two standard rodent diets, differing only in their choline content (0.09% or 1.2%). At the end of the dietary treatment, atherosclerosis development was quantified at the aortic sinus, targeted plasma metabolomics was performed, and gene expression was evaluated in liver, duodenum, jejunum and ileum. With both diets, DKO mice developed much larger plaques than DKO/hA-I mice. High-choline diet increased plasma TMAO levels in both genotypes. Interestingly, a worsening of plaque development by high choline diet occurred in DKO/hA-I mice only (0.057±0.048 mm2 vs 0.0988±0.064 mm2, p<0.01). Plasma metabolomics indicated that choline supplementation, only in the presence of HDL, significantly increased the concentration of some ceramide species in addition to several markers of impaired kidney function. High-choline diet increased the hepatic gene expression of Fmo1 and Fmo2 in DKO/hA-I, whereas the expression of Scarb1 was lower in DKO/hA-I compared to DKO mice, regardless of the dietary treatment. Intestinal expression of genes involved in inflammatory response and in lipid metabolism was comparable between genotypes and was not modified by choline supplementation. In conclusion, high choline diet increased plasma TMAO concentration in both genotypes, but affected atherosclerosis development, plasma metabolome and hepatic gene expression only in high HDL mice. Intestinal gene expression was not affected neither by genotype nor by dietary choline content.
Aproximaciones ‘’analógico - digitales” en diseño arquitectónico contemporáneo.
Authors: Torres Holguín Jorge Fernando
Published: April 2023

Este documento reseña un fragmento del estudio que busca conocer: Cuáles sonlos aprendizajes que caracterizan la proposición de proyecto arquitectónico enun marco del antes y el después del instrumento digital en el diseño.Se busca en esta fase, aproximar una síntesis introductoria acerca de lacaracterización de lo que ha sido la mediación del instrumento digital en el diseño,especialmente a partir de sus efectos en la realidad del hacer del proyecto. Se quiereaproximar una taxonomía básica que sea de benefi cio práctico investigativo y quepueda usarse de modo formativo en enseñanza de arquitectura. Se le quiere hacerrastreo, desde su proceso, como un hecho resultante de momentos sucesivos, ycomo marca, en la huella que deja en sus productos de diseño. Proceso y huellaevidenciarían los más claros de sus factores diferenciadores.Por compresión, se tocarán tres proyectos signifi cativos de sendos momentos quea priori quieren mostrar, de cero a cien sus diferentes términos de participacióndigital, a modo de una clasifi cación inicial facilitada. Ellos serían, uno, elmodelo a denominar de fuentes analógicas (de arquetipo empírico intuitivo),dos, el denominado digital (de modelo computacional algorítmico) y uno fi naldenominado ‘emergente’, (data informado discretizado), todos ellos tomadospara tratar de leer y comparar sus trazas. Todo lo anterior en el recorrido deun arco temporal desde inicios de siglo XX y hasta la actualidad de modo quemuestre una evolución contrastante.
A produção de animações e o ensino de saúde mental na escola: Perspectivas e limitações
Authors: Anjos Emanuel Carlos dos , Martins Francy Izanny de Brito Barbosa
Published: April 2023

Os casos de transtornos mentais estão cada vez mais presentes entre crianças e adolescentes brasileiros. Muito tem se discutido sobre maneiras de promover saúde mental e prevenir as doenças da mente e um dos caminhos mais propícios para isso é através da educação, com propostas pedagógicas que abordem a saúde mental na escola. Este artigo traz a experiência de um trabalho de conclusão de curso com produção de animações, discutindo a eficiência dessa proposta para o ensino dos transtornos da mente mais conhecidos, a partir de conhecimentos prévios dos estudantes. Desse modo, a pesquisa foi caracterizada de abordagem qualitativa, do tipo pesquisa-ação, e teve como objetivo analisar os limites e as potencialidades da produção de animações como estratégia metodológica para a aprendizagem de conteúdos sobre saúde mental na escola. Ela teve como lócus a Escola Estadual Santa Luzia, localizada na cidade de Vera Cruz/RN, e foi realizada com alunos do 6° Ano do Ensino Fundamental. A análise dos dados revelou que houve aprendizado significativo por meio da reelaboração de conceitos mais complexos e com definições mais próximas das definições científicas. A proposta promoveu um trabalho coletivo, com estudantes ativos e protagonistas na elaboração e produção das animações, o que proporciona habilidades sociais e emocionais que promovem o desenvolvimento das competências socioemocionais, aquisição determinante para a formação de indivíduos resilientes e emocionalmente saudáveis.
Conhecimento, atitudes e práticas das mulheres cadastradas em estratégias de saúde da família do município de Divinópolis-MG sobre o câncer de mama
Authors: Cortez Eduardo Nogueira , Dias Ana Carolina Ragazi , Lucas Patrícia Fontes Silva , Braz Wilson Rodrigues , Andrade Heuler Souza , Valadares Ywia Danieli , Oliveira Júnior Wander Valadares de , Mendonça Thays Santos
Published: April 2023

O câncer encontra-se entre as três principais causas de mortalidade no país, sendo o câncer de mama a primeira causa de morte em mulheres na faixa etária de 20 a 69 anos, tornando assim um grande problema de saúde pública, visto que o número de casos tem aumentado de maneira relevante em todo o mundo. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar o conhecimento, atitudes e práticas relacionando com o nível de escolaridade da população estudada acerca do câncer de mama, fatores de risco e meios diagnósticos. Trata-se de um estudo um estudo de caráter descritivo, exploratório e transversal, com 342 mulheres cadastradas em Estratégia de Saúde da Família do município de Divinópolis- MG. Constatou-se um baixo nível de escolaridade, onde 164 (49,8%) mulheres possuíam com Ensino Fundamental incompleto e 86 (26,1%) com Ensino Fundamental completo. Questionou-se o conhecimento de fator de risco para câncer de mama e 93,18% das mulheres com Ensino Fundamental completo responderam ter o conhecimento de pelo menos um fator de risco e 48,82% das mulheres com Ensino Fundamental incompleto têm o conhecimento de um fator de risco. Constatou-se também neste estudo que o nível de escolaridade influência nas condutas da população feminina gerando dificuldade de acesso e falta de informação sobre o câncer de mama.
NFkB1 gene polymorphism increases the risk for occurrence of fatigue and sleep disorder in patients with sporadic PD
Authors: Duarte Elaine Bandeira Cavalcanti , Santos Erinaldo Ubirajara Damasceno dos , Cândido Samantha Amorim , Lima Géssica Dayane Cordeiro de , Asano Amdore Guescel C. , Asano Nadja Maria Jorge , Maia Maria de Mascena Diniz , Souza Paulo Roberto Eleutério de
Published: April 2023

Objectives The objective of this study was to investigate a possible relationship between genetic variants in the TNFα and NFKB1 genes with the occurrence of fatigue and sleep disorder in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Methods A total of 180 Brazilian patients from the Pro-Parkinson service at the Clinical Hospital of the Federal University of Pernambuco, diagnosed with sporadic PD were enrolled. The sequence variants for TNFα and NFKB1 were determined through the PCR-RFLP technique. Logistic regression was performed to assess the association of polymorphisms with the occurrence of fatigue and sleep disorder in PD patients. Key findings Multivariate analysis revealed increased risk for the occurrence of fatigue in individuals carrying NFKB D/W genotype (Prevalence Ratio: PR=2.091; 95%CI, 1.155-3.784; p=0.015) and D/D genotype (PR= 2.237; 95%CI, 1.078-4.643; p=0.031). In addition, it was observed an increased risk to the occurrence of fatigue in PD patients with sleep disorder (PR= 5.226; 95%CI, 2.934-9.307; p= 0.000). Moreover, the therapy with pramipexole was significantly associated with the development of sleep disorder (p = 0.020). Conclusion NFKB1 variants and use of the pramipexole may have a significant influence on increased risk for the occurrence of fatigue and sleep disorder, respectively in a Brazilian PD population.
Hesitation and non-acceptance of the human papillomavirus vaccine: An integrative review
Authors: Santos Ana Laura de Oliveira , Chini Lucélia Terra , Marques Mariana Viotti Nogueira , Felipe Adriana Olímpia Barbosa , Godinho Mônica La Salette da Costa , Silva Simone Albino da
Published: April 2023

Objective: to analyze the available evidence on the factors that influence hesitancy and non-adherence to the human papillomavirus vaccine in children, adolescents, and caregivers. Method: an integrative review of articles published between March 2014 and February 2022, according to a search in the Virtual Health Library, National Library of Medicine, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, using the descriptors "vaccination", "HPV", "papillomaviridae", "vaccine hesitancy", "vaccine", "adolescent" and "papillomavirus vaccine". Results: 3 articles were selected. The review made it evident that the factors of hesitation, adherence, and non-adherence to the papillomavirus vaccine are associated with the belief that the vaccine promotes the anticipation of sexual life, the lack of information about adverse effects, and the lack of information about the vaccine. Conclusion: the nursing profession has a fundamental role in the dissemination of safe information about the topic addressed.
The importance of health education for the control of Visceral Leishmaniasis
Authors: Stringheta Regina Célia Loverdi de Lima , Silva Valéria Maria Savoya da , Nagata Walter Bertequni , Requena Keuryn Alessandra Mira Luz , Suto Tania Mara Tomiko , Rodas Lilian Aparecida Colebrusco , Silveira Neto Luiz da , Manhoso Fábio Fernando Ribeiro , Bresciani Katia Denise Saraiva
Published: April 2023

This study aimed to highlight the importance of health education for the control of VL (Visceral Leishmaniasis). They used the platforms Google Scholar, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Virtual Health Library (VHL), and studies distributed in the databases PubMed and Capes Journals with the keywords: Visceral Leishmaniasis, Health Education, Public Health and Vectors, in addition to free terms related to the objective, such as environmental education and sandflies. The inclusion criteria were language (Portuguese and English) and availability (full text). The bibliographic references contained in the works found were also used in this review, as well as the official publications of the Brazilian government, such as the Manual of Surveillance and Control of visceral leishmaniasis. It is concluded that a large part of the population does not know the vector, proliferation, and methods of control of VL, for this reason, implementing educational actions of health education is essential to increase the level of knowledge through information related to the disease, and thus also reduce other diseases of similar epidemiological characteristics.
Mapping of the production of the graduate program in mathematics education of UFOP
Authors: Viana Marger da Conceição Ventura , Amorim Keren Ingrid
Published: April 2023

Considering that the disciplines have a history, are constantly evolving, and, to remain, must be updated, this work is justified. Thus, it is presented, from a consistent perspective, a study of the History of Mathematics Education whose objective is to carry out a mapping, of the creation until 2019, of the production of the Graduate Program in Mathematics Education of the Federal University of Ouro Preto (PPGEDMAT-UFOP), that is, one hundred and fourteen dissertations and the corresponding educational products. For this, the researchers took as reference the areas established by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) and then made refinements with categorizations, because, in History, the acts of separating and joining are the first steps for the production of documents. It was possible to point out a predominance of studies related to High School, the Final Years of Elementary School, and Higher Education (face-to-face). As for the themes, the predominance of Teacher Training in Mathematics, Geometry, and Modeling-Problem Solving, indicates a trend of research carried out or in progress. Therefore, the tables that gather data obtained complement the answers to the research question.
Report of six cases of fungemia related to health care by Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SC) in a hospital in São Paulo-SP
Authors: Gonsalez Claudio Roberto , Silva Greice Pereira da , Ralio Renata Braz , Santos Nataly Tiago dos , Boccardo Edison José , Medeiros Lucas Alberto , Mendonça Marcelo
Published: April 2023

Objective: To report six cases of fungemia by Saccharomyces cerevisiae, in patients hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit of General Hospital of São Paulo/SP/Brazil and the relationship with the use of probiotics. Method: a retrospective survey of data from hospital records. Discussion: Analyzing the 6 cases, we found a mean age of 65.8 years, male predominance (4/6), association with heart disease and lung disease (5/6), use of parenteral diet (3/6), use of venous access (6/6), admission to the Intensive Care Unit (6/6) and use of probiotics (5/6). The correlation between the use of probiotics and the occurrence of fungemia by Saccharomyces cerevisiae seems to be related to factors involved in the probiotic preparation process at the time of its administration to patients. Contamination of surfaces in the hospitalization environment and contamination of central venous accesses by the hands of professionals who handle probiotics during their administration may be the main predisposing factor to these infections.
Resilient cities and natural disasters: Analysis of UNDRR parameters for a medium-sized city
Authors: Sady Junior Martins da Costa de Menezes , Lima Cleverson Alves de , Pinheiro Beatriz Fonseca , Costa Isabella Ribeiro Pereira da , Ayres Tamiris Monteiro , Martins Yuri Tomaz , Silva Larissa Machado da , Silva Jocielle Rodrigues da
Published: April 2023

Few municipalities have a structure that makes cities resilient in Brazil, whether in terms of studies, planning, and implementation of solutions that facilitate territory management. Most have organizational deficiencies and even lack knowledge of management and control tools to prevent, mitigate or avoid problems related to irreversible urban damage. Thus, a study of the organizational and urban structure in Três Rios-RJ was carried out to recognize these deficiencies and point out synergies and tools to support the decision of urban management.
Factors related to coping with the COVID-19 pandemic by nursing students from higher education institutions
Authors: Santos Janaina Luiza dos , Monteiro Ana Claudia Moreira , Azevedo Diana Paola Gutierrez Díaz , Breder Alexandre Diniz , Pinheiro Ana Beatriz Rodrigues , Rodrigues Letícia Cristina Modesto , Fabio Fabiana Lacerda , Azevedo Kênia Suzana de , Pessanha Pablo Pereira , Silva Raphaela Moreira Gomes da
Published: April 2023

Objective: to analyze the coping/resilience strategies developed by students from two higher education institutions (HEIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: a descriptive, cross-sectional study with a qualitative approach, carried out in two HEIs, one public and one private, located in the Norte Fluminense region of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The sample of students who answered the questionnaire was 140 from the public institution and 150 from the private institution. The IRAMUTEQ® software was used to generate the similarity analysis and word cloud. Results: Of the 290 participating students, it was identified that the majority belonged to the female sex, 84.5% (n=246) and 15.1% (n=44) were male, the age profile was from 17 to 58 years, where 7.2% (n=21) were in the age group of fewer than 20 years, 81.1% (n=236) in the age group of 20 to 39 years, and 11.3% (n=33) aged 40 to 59 years. Discussion: From the deep analysis we presented two categories 1 Adaptive capacity of undergraduate nursing students in the COVID-19 pandemic period and 2 Spirituality, interaction with friends and family decreases the deleterious effects of social isolation Conclusion: it was evidenced the adaptive capacity and spirituality, as well as friends and family, was fundamental, as a form of resilience; it is explicit that knowing how to deal with day-to-day difficulties, having a support network, remaining psychologically positive helps in solving problems in various areas of life.
Impacts of obstetric violence in Brazil: A literature review
Authors: Silva Júlia Carla Oliveira , Brito Letícia Maria Cavalcanti , Alves Eloisa Simões , Medeiros Neto José Bandeira de , Santos Junior José Ledesvan Pereira dos , Marques Nielson Mendes , Lopes Thalisson Max de Oliveira , Alexandre José de Almeida , Santos Luciano Jose Ramos Pimentel
Published: April 2023

Obstetric violence (VO) is considered a global public health problem, and can be defined as any practice against the sexual and reproductive health of women, and can also be considered an appropriation of the female body, characterized by dehumanized treatment, in which its main characterizations are: physical, psychological and sexual violence. The VO is still little perceived and supported by the law if compared to other forms of violence against women, and the discussions on the subject are relevant. Thus, the objective of this work is to discuss the effects of obstetric violence, seeking to give visibility, sensitize and encourage the prevention of this violence that is part of the Brazilian reality. For this, the work was carried out through bibliographic research of exploratory descriptive character, characterized by a review of references already analyzed and published. The following databases were used: Google Scholar, Scopus, and Scielo, using the keywords: "obstetric violence", "Brazil", "childbirth", "pregnancy", "humanized delivery", and "obstetric violation" and their combinations. Obstetric violence represents an impasse in the realization of the fullness of women's rights since it is perceived as an increasingly common situation in their daily lives, whether in prenatal, childbirth, postpartum, or abortion situations. More robust, interdisciplinary, and translational research is needed to help policymakers, maternity care providers, women, and families accessing maternity services better understand, define, and address this phenomenon.
Multifunctional herbal medicines in small animals in veterinary medicine
Authors: Haddad Felipe Falcão , Pires Lidia Terêsa de Abreu , Lago Naiá Carla Marchi de Rezende , Marchi Patrícia Gelli Feres de , Messias Cassio Toledo
Published: April 2023

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) was used to decline the inflammation levels besides the stress and anxiety that compromise dogs and cats due to the pain and discomfort caused by joint injuries and neurological damage; 3 groups of patients were selected with the assistance of veterinarians and questionnaires that addressed the tutor and animal's profile, besides the pain levels and behavior of the patient during the time of 3 weeks that it's been evaluated. Overall, more than 75% of the patients that received the medicines had a significant improvement with the treatment, having changes like reduction in pain, reduction in lameness, better support in pelvic or thoracic limbs, bigger comfort or reduction in the stress and anxiety levels, proving that the Rosemary can be considered as an effective anti-inflammatory against joint injuries on small animals.
Thessituras of memory: Literary readings and the black being by the gaze of teachers of a high school in the region of Cariri-Ceará
Authors: Lopes Bruna Ataíde de Lima , Albuquerque Eliza Távora de , Souza Andréa Moura da Costa , Lima Anna Erika Ferreira
Published: April 2023

The present work aims to identify memories about the presence and characterization of black characters in the trajectory of literary reading of high school teachers of a school in the Region of Cariri-Ceará. For this purpose, we used the research format of exploratory, quali-quantitative approach, performing bibliographic studies in books, scientific articles and dissertations, in addition to the application of a data collection questionnaire for educators of the aforementioned educational institution. Thus, the analysis of the collected information was based on the readings made during the bibliographic study on the theme and considering the human being as a subject that is constructed from the historical-social relations. As results, we obtained elements that indicate the black character's payment of memory, the ratification of the myth of racial democracy and the whitening of the Brazilian population, the identification of the black with the marginalization, misery, submission; but components were also obtained that indicate a (re)reading of history and point to the process of combating racism and to the affirmative of black culture and identity.components were also obtained that indicate a (re)reading of history and point to the process of combating racism and to the affirmative of black culture and identity. Thus, the literature is shown as a powerful interventional instrument for the construction of new knowledge and experiences.
Construction of a global sustainability index (GSI): An evaluation tool for public policies aimed at sustainable milk production in contemporary times
Authors: Aragão José Lima de , Pfeifer Luiz Francisco Machado , Borrero Manuel Antonio Valdés
Published: April 2023

The article aims to show methodological criteria for the construction of the Global Sustainability Index (IGS) and its importance in the evaluation of public policies of sustainable milk production in contemporary times. The economic, social, environmental, institutional, and technological dimensions are taken into consideration to better assess the sustainable development of economically active activities. The survey took place in Rondônia with 400 dairy farmers, where the IGS of the activity that reached average sustainability was obtained, IGS = 0.42. The economic dimension presented an index of 0.52, being the most sustainable among the analyzed dimensions. Following the decreasing order, comes social and environmental, with average sustainability of 0,44 and 0,41, respectively, and, with low sustainability, was the technological dimension, which presented an index of 0,39, and the institutional with 0,32 decimal points of sustainability. This result indicates the need for political and technological efforts to improve the sector's performance.
Adverse event related to extravasation of vesicant solution in peripheral venous catheter
Authors: Silva Amanda Stefani Torquato da , Pinto Regiane de Lima Gasques , Ribeiro Jorge Elias de Freitas , Possa Juliana , Silingovschi Guilherme Liberati , Gregolin Maria Ângela Zamora Arruda , Buriola Aline Aparecida , Camargo Raquel Mori Pires de
Published: April 2023

Objective: to describe the experience of a patient who experienced a moderate adverse event related to the extravasation of vesicant solution in a peripheral venous catheter. Method: Descriptive exploratory research, with a qualitative approach, established by Resolution 466/12 of the National Health Council, approved by the Ethics Committee in Research involving Human Beings of the Universidade do Oeste Paulista, opinion No. 3,633,405 and CAAE protocol No. 20222619.9 .0000.5515 and signature of the Free and Informed Consent Form. Result: The extravasation of vesicant medication results in several damages to the patient, such as an extension of hospitalization time, increasing risk of infection, reduced limb functionality, financial losses, physical and emotional suffering in addition to the support of the institution, the multidisciplinary team and the family were essential in this recovery process. Conclusion: It is up to the nurse to carefully assess the risks of phlebitis and extravasation of vesicant drugs in their patients, guiding them and managing the risks during this process, in addition, to training their entire team regarding these complications and proposing necessary preventive care.
The incidence of Dengue fever in Brazil, post-pandemic COVID-19: Reduction in the number of cases or increase in underreporting? An integrative review
Authors: Lacerda Neto Antonio Cruz , Gomes Brenno Higor Sousa , Lins João Pedro Albuquerque , Melo Jônatas Queiroga de , Paiva Rafael Ataíde , Espínola Ricardo Pires de Sá , Souza Alysson Kennedy Pereira de , Arruda Isabela Tatiana Sales de
Published: April 2023

The objective of the present study was to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on arbovirus notifications, comparing values obtained in epidemiological bulletins from 2019 to 2022. Thus, noting a large number of possible unreported diseases of these diseases during the pandemic period. This is a quantitative study, intending to establish a relationship between the numbers obtained methodologically through searches of SCIELO articles, journals, epidemiological bulletins, and data from DATASUS and the amount of underreporting identically reported in the study period. The results obtained showed a similarity between the data analyzed in the years 2019 and 2022, however, there was a relevant discontinuity between the intervals of 2020 and 2 021. It is concluded that this fact is about underreporting of cases during the period of greatest incidence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, influenced by the changes that the pandemic brought to the fore in the spheres of society, politics, economy, and especially the entire area of health, because during the pandemic period, it was identified that the main attention of Brazilian health was focused on solving or reducing the damage caused by a new virus and neglecting health promotion and prevention actions for endemic diseases in our territory, such as dengue.
Benefits of spirituality for the resignification of the patient in palliative care: Literature review
Authors: Silva André Luiz Barreto Oliveira da , Câmara Barbara de Siqueira , Silva Cássia Ellen da Conceição , Brito Mariana Queiroz , Paula Luiza Helena Andrade de , Freitas Vera Lúcia
Published: April 2023

Objective: This study aims to present the benefits of spirituality for the resignification of the illness of patients in palliative care. Methodology: This is a qualitative study of integrative review (IR) by reading articles published between the years 2018 to 2022, available in full online and free, in Portuguese, Spanish, and English languages. Articles that specifically worked on the topic of spirituality and palliative care. 239 studies were identified and 186 were excluded by title and abstract. 48 of the full studies were assessed for eligibility, 41 were excluded for being paid and 7 articles were included for qualitative synthesis. Results: The articles presented benefits, improved quality of life, and perceived personal significance of one's life. They pointed out that there was the attainment of peace and the discovery of inner strength. The patients obtained relief from pain, and increased faith, hope, and well-being. Conclusion: It was observed that spirituality brings benefits to patients in palliative care during the entire process of facing death, regardless of the phase in which they are within this process.
Evaluation of complete foods for dogs and cats marketed in the municipality of Parauapebas-PA
Authors: Marinho Andressa Martins , Magno Amanda Tavares , Santos Neta Ernestina Ribeiro dos , Tavares Fernando Barbosa
Published: April 2023

Dogs and cats have specific nutritional needs during their development and a diet that meets their requirements is indispensable. Thus, the objective was to evaluate the nutritional compositions of dry rations and analyze whether they interfere with the commercial value of these foods and the costs in the different neighborhoods of Parauapebas-PA, in addition to evaluating the influence of the socioeconomic profile of the tutors on the nutrition of their animals. The survey was conducted in August and September 2017 in Parauapebas-Pa. The results showed that all the rations evaluated for dogs and cats, presented average levels of humidity, crude protein, and ether extract within the required by MAPA, only the crude fiber in Super Premium rations for adult cats presented a higher value. There was a difference in the prices of the rations in the neighborhoods, with Cidade Jardim and Cidade Nova being the highest prices in the Super Premium and Premium categories. The data prove that schooling will not interfere with the type of acquisition of rations or the form of provision of tutors. Most do not know the categories of feed (78.13%), and of these, most provide food randomly (41.86%). It was concluded that there are cases in which some rations do not follow the recommendations of the MAPA. It was also found that, in several cases, the same ratio presents differentiated value among the neighborhoods, requiring consumer research to find values with better cost-benefit. On the other hand, the socioeconomic profile of pet owners does not influence the choice of the feed brand used in the feeding of their pets.
Bioaccumulation and translocation of metals in Typha domingensis (southern cattail) exposed to wastewater in a mesocosm floating wetland
Authors: Bauer Luana Hainzenreder , Silva Angélica Caroline Barbosa da , Rodrigues Lúcia Helena Ribeiro
Published: April 2023

Contaminants posing a great threat to aquatic environments majorly derive from residual waters, agricultural, and mining sites (Hussain et al. 2017; Zhang et al. 2018). Among these pollutants, metals are particularly dangerous because of their non-degradable nature (Muhammad et al. 2009); bioaccumulation in the environment and throughout the trophic chain; and potential harm to aquatic organisms chronically or acutely (Gall et al. 2015). Most conventional techniques relying on chemical and physical steps are yet costly and environmentally unsafe (Olguín and Sánchez-Galván 2012; Martín-Lara et al. 2014), which requires eco-technologies advancement (Thani et al. 2019). Thus, effective, economically, and ecologically attainable treatments are desirable to prevent metals from entering water bodies (Shahid et al. 2018), which can deplete water quality and threat aquatic ecosystems’ health (Mânzatu et al. 2015; Wacławek et al. 2017).
Treatment of malocclusion with orthodontic aligners in a patient with mixed dentures
Authors: Giacomini Carla , Hilgenberg Sérgio Paulo
Published: April 2023

Malocclusion is one of the major oral problems faced by the world's population. With the advancement of technology and dentistry, over the years, many treatments have been taking space in the labor market, and one of the newest is the invisible appliances. Guaranteeing, mainly, the aesthetics, they provide immeasurable comfort to the patients, compared to traditional orthodontics. This study was carried out on a 10-year-old female patient, over approximately 5 months, with satisfactory results at the end of treatment, which proves that orthodontic aligners have a high success rate in patients with mixed dentition, depending greatly on their collaboration.
Investigating from Application to Soil Fertility of Biodegradable Banana Peel Plastic
Authors: Kim Joonghan
Published: April 2023

The development of degradable plastic replacement seems more urgent with time. This study examined the practical applications of banana plastic to see if it has appropriate properties for packing, decoration, and craft materials. Further, beneficial effects on soil from biodegradable plastic materials were investigated. The banana peel plastic was created with multiple processes, such as grinding, HCl hydrolysis, glycerin plasticization, and NaOH neutralization. Subsequently, the banana dough was molded to form the final product with low-temperature treatment. Physical properties of density, tension, endurance, and shrinkage were evaluated, while chemical properties of biodegradability, pH resistance, and flammability were examined. And various craft items were molded and painted to examine their artistic values.  And a soil fertility study was carried out.  

And the biodegradability results showed that 53.0, 45.0, 5.0 percent changes were recorded over the course of 12 weeks in food-waste soil, regular soil and, salt water soil, respectively. Further, the banana bioplastic was also found to be physically stable without much change in density in solution pH from 6.0 to 10.0. The flammability test showed that banana plastic took significantly longer to catch flame and produced less toxic fumes (P<0.05). The banana plastic as packing materials held items in a box more securely, while it showed multiple superior craft materials. The soil pH, bean growing pattern, and earthworm reflex test demonstrated that the soil with degraded banana plastic became more fertile compared to the regular soil (P<0.05).
Laguna De Bay: A Case Study for Sustainable Fisheries Development
Authors:   World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Los Baños, Philippines, Lasco Rodel ,   The Oscar M. Lopez Center, Pasig City, Philippines, Javier Emil ,   University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines
Published: April 2023

Laguna Lake is the largest source of fish catch from all lakes in the country providing food and livelihood to millions of people. Recently, there were attempts to remove all fish pens and cages from the lake, presumably because of their adverse impact on water quality and pollution. In this paper, we provide an overview of the lake ecology and we identify ways to manage the lake sustainably. For some time, it has been clear that the lake’s ecosystem is deteriorating putting at risk the food source and livelihoods of millions of people. The LLDA, the local government units, and various stakeholders have formulated concrete steps to ensure sustained fish production in the lake.
Science Interventions for Sustainable Marine Products Production: The Case of Sardines and Seaweeds
Authors:   Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Montaño M.N.E. ,   National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines, Villanoy C.L. , Deauna J.D.L. ,   Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101,   National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines, Pedrosa A. A. ,   Seaweed Industry Association of the Philippines
Published: April 2023

This paper presents two cases of scientific interventions to address pressing sustainable production of marine products in the Philippines such as the sardine fishery and seaweed production. The Philippine sardine fishery accounts for about 25% of commercial and 11% of municipal fisheries. Due to dwindling catch, the biology, ecology, fish catch and environmental factors were investigated in Northern Zamboanga Peninsula where upwelling during the northeast monsoon supports a significant sardine population. The study resulted in a resource management program that remains adaptive and spatially explicit to ensure sustainability of the sardine fishery. On the other hand, the Philippine seaweed production contributes about 50% of the annual fishery production volume, of which 70% comes mainly from carrageenophytes or carrageenan-bearing seaweeds. Production of these seaweeds made the Philippines the world’s top supplier of the raw dried seaweed for carrageenan production until 2007 after which seaweed production for the carrageenan industry placed second only to a neighboring country. Government agencies and academic institutions, thus, initiated studies to improve the productivity of this marine plant. For sustainability, tissue culture techniques were developed, and gene and seedlings banks were established in strategic parts of the country to ensure continued supply of quality seaweed seedlings to the farmers. Philippine standard specifications for raw material and carrageenan were formulated to comply with international standards. Continued science interventions to marine fishery industries are called for and should be intensified to promote further the country’s progress.
Perancangan Aplikasi Administrasi Instalasi Gawat Darurat Pada Rumah Sakit Latemmamala Kabupaten Soppeng
Authors: Aksa Andi Nurul , Suriadi Suriadi
Published: April 2023

Bagian IGD Rumah Sakit Latemmamala Kabupaten Soppeng memiliki beberapa kendala dari alur proses yang sekarang, diantaranya pendaftaran di simpan dalam bentuk lembaran– lembaran kertas, pendataan pasien dalam pembukuan dan mengetahui rekam medik pasien lama atau pasien baru untuk ditindak lanjuti sebelum pengecekan dan pemilahan dari petugas rekam medik (melalui diagnosa dan keluhan). Sulitnya menemukan informasi pasien lama dan pengelolaan laporan morbiditas pasien serta penomoran ganda pada nomor medrek menjadi kendala bagi petugas rekam medis dalam memberikan status riwayat pasien yang akurat kepada petugas medis. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk membuat Aplikasi pengelolaan Administrasi Instalasi Gawat Darurat Pada Rumah Sakit Latemmamala Kabupaten Soppeng. Metode penelitian menggunakan SDLC untuk pengembangan sistem. Dengan diimplementasikannya Sistem Informasi Administrasi Instalasi Gawat Darurat Pada Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Bantaeng  berbasis komputer dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman Visual basic 6.0, pengolahan data yang cepat dan akurat
Role of cVEMP in Management of Balance Disorders
Authors: Rajguru Renu
Published: April 2023

Balance disorders may occur in a multitude of ENT-related diseases, thus making a correct diagnosis is challenging. In the last few decades, there has been a paradigm shift in the diagnostics of balance disorders due to the availability of better objective modalities that allow the assessment of different components of the complex vestibular labyrinth with relative ease. With the advent of vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP) since the last few decades, it is possible to test otolith organs in isolation and objectively. This chapter will discuss the procedure, physiological basis, and effectiveness of cervical VEMP in the evaluation of saccular function in patients suffering from balance disorders.
Human Teeth Is Useful Even after Its SHED! So, Why Discard It?
Authors: Bhandary Meghna , Chhabra Rachaita , Ananya Rao K. , Shahid Mohammed
Published: April 2023

A few decades ago, if one underwent a knee injury that makes walking painful or had an atrophied kidney, then, he/she was condemned to a life hooked on to machines, or on constant medications. However, in today’s era, teeth can be grown in a Petri dish; heart and liver replacements are possible with no risk of rejection because the organs are made of the patient’s own cells. This is the promise of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. The entire idea of regenerative medicine is based on the presence of stem cells in the body or the ability to introduce stem cells into the body without causing harm. These can be obtained from a variety of body and dental tissues. Deciduous teeth often discarded as biological waste is proven to possess Stem cells (SHED) that have promising applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Hence, their contribution toward the field of regenerative medicine and dentistry is immense. This chapter summarizes SHED’s regenerative potentials and therapeutic applications; and also focuses on its potential future scope in regenerative dentistry. Furthermore, procedures involved in SHED-induced therapy, from SHED collection to SHED banking, have also been explained.
A Study of Nomadism and Rhizomatic Consciousness in Kamila Shamsie’s Burnt Shadows
Authors: Rabbani Munazzah
Published: April 2023

Past and present postmodern nomadic epistemologies as well as the gendered dimensions of nomadism have often served as intellectual sites of resistance to destabilize totalizing hegemonies and ideologies often sustained in the name of nation-states and nationalisms. In this context, this study traces the nomadic post/trans-national ventures of Shamsie’s protagonist Hiroko Tanaka, in Burnt Shadows, that define her life in an anti-genealogical spatial stance akin to rhizomatic existence rather than in a chronological temporal frame. For this purpose, this research employs Braidotti’s notion of nomadic subjects as nomadic polyglots along with Deleuze and Guattari’s conceptualization of nomads as war machines external to the state apparatus. Through the multiple geographical, cultural, national displacements and the resultant nomadic becoming experienced by her protagonist, Shamsie seems to question the relevance of nationalism as an over-arching grand narrative in the works of second-generation writers of Pakistani origin. And by contextualizing her work as a tale of spatiality rather than of temporality, Shamsie seems to map the alternative fictional terrain of history, which is not concerned with the chronological mapping of national spaces; it is rather concerned with discovering new forms of nomadic interconnectedness without being bound to a single space or teleological purpose.
Academic Second-Chance Education: Correction or Consolidation of Early Selection?
Authors: Bühler-Niederberger Doris , Schuchart Claudia
Published: April 2023

This article develops a theoretical approach by arguing that success in academic secondchance education leading to the eligibility to study is (besides academic achievement) influenced by normative orientations relevant to success acquired during compulsory secondary education. More precisely, we argue that in the highly stratified German school system at secondary level I (years 5 to 10), school-type specific socialization contexts lead to the development of school-type specific normative orientations relevant to success. This contributes to creating unequal starting points for academic second-chance education. Based on this assumption, we develop a theoretical grid using the contrastive analysis of ten interviews with students in their first semester of second-chance education. The results show that existing normative orientations are only partially related to the school type that was previously attended. This raises questions concerning the extent to which there is a normative school socialization effect. However, this study is a first step in using a classic approach of the sociology of education to empirically explore the effects of stratification, which has not been done before.
My Significant Others: Zenita, Susana, Ilanka (Part 2)
Authors: Boym S.
Published: April 2023

The first part of this autobiographical essay by Svetlana Boym was published in the previous issue of the magazine Versus (see: Boym S. My significant others: Zenita, Susana, Ilanka (part 1) // Versus. 2022. Vol. 2. No. 3. P. 126–152).
Models for the New Old Future
Authors: Fedorova N.
Published: April 2023

The Geological Trilogy by Dmitry Morozov (::vtol::) is a contemporary interaction with the Soviet colonial project. The artist explores the ambiguity of the Soviet through construction of robotic models that turn out to be models of social processes: the production of the present on the material process of the ancient or recent past. Each of the installations of the trilogy is based on a physically repeatable process: the phase transition and cooling of a meteorite (Guest), the drying and filling of takirs with water (Takir), the drilling of solid earth (“12,262”). Spatially, the works construct a model of the Soviet modernist project of the colonization of nature: from the cosmic heights to the earth to 12 thousand kilometres deep. Each of these objects is transported to the original site in order to verify the accuracy of the physical model of the place and transcend its abandonment. We must be careful when we examine parts of the trilogy for we may find ourselves looking upon an abandoned future.