A (re)construção de masculinidades em grupos de homens no Distrito Federal: uma análise a partir do diálogo entre a psicanálise e as ciências sociais

Ao constatarmos empiricamente a grande incidência de grupos de homens,principalmente, os perfis de grupos terapêuticos e temáticos atualmente no Brasil,propusemo-nos a identificar e compreender, a partir da interface entre Ciências Sociaise Psicanálise, as práticas desses tipos de grupos de homens em Brasília (DF) no que tange a ressignificação da masculinidade hegemônica. Neste sentido, buscamos entenderformatos e metodologias produzidas nos grupos pesquisados, bem como suas origens eimpactos na vida dos participantes. Analisamos, ainda, como os participantes de gruposde homens em Brasília (DF) percebem o sofrimento psíquico masculino gerado pelamasculinidade hegemônica em sua biografia, e como os homens coordenadores eparticipantes desses grupos percebem suas performances masculinas. Em termosmetodológicos, pesquisa, de tipo qualitativa, foi realizada por meio da realização deentrevistas semiestruturadas com sete homens participantes e coordenadores de gruposde homens terapêuticos e temáticos em Brasília (DF) há pelo menos um ano. Concluímosanalisando os atravessamentos da masculinidade hegemônica na vida dos homens e abusca por transformações como sujeito; o funcionamento dos grupos de homens; e apossível transformação provocada pelos grupos. Os resultados do estudo indicaramlimites e possibilidades de ressignificação de masculinidades no contexto dos grupos dehomens. Consideramos importante afirmar que os grupos de homens terapêuticos etemáticos constroem possibilidades de ressignificação de processos pessoais queenvolvem o cuidado de si e a construção de performances masculinas alternativas aomodelo hegemônico de masculinidade contemporânea. Uma importante ponderação a serfeita em relação a experiência de homens em grupos de homens terapêutico e temáticos,no entanto, diz respeito a ausência, em alguns grupos, de debates críticos sobre temassensíveis sobre masculinidades e em alta na esfera publica contemporânea, tais como omachismo e seus efeitos homofóbicos, sexistas e transfóbicos e a violência contra asmulheres

AVALIAÇÃO DO PERFIL SOCIOECONÔMICO DE ÓBITOS POR DOENÇAS CARDIOVASCULARES EM PALMAS-TO, NO PERÍODO DE 2014 A 2016

ABSTRACT Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are pathologies characterized by complications of cardiac debit or function and subsequent perfusion by vessels that may be obstructed or ruptured. The characterization of CVDs´ complications allows adequate both preventive and remediative planning in Public Health. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between social inequalities and mortality due to CVDs in the brazilian city Palmas, TO, and to identify the most vulnerable and exposed populations in order to elaborate more effective intervention and prevention strategies. A quantitative study was carried out based on the records of deaths caused by CVDs, issued between 2014 and 2016 by the Palmas´s Serviço de Verificação de Óbito. The 82 charts analyzed for deaths in Palmas reveals the cause of death was acute myocardial infarction in 42.8% of the patients, of which 63.4% lived in the suburbs of the city and 59.8% were male. It was observed that 58.5% of the medical records´ subject were married or in a stable union, compared to 41.5% among widows or single. The deaths occurred mainly between the 5th and 8th decade of life (81.5%). The study showed that most individuals had declared income of 1 to 2 minimum wages (corresponding to 48.8% of total medical records, since only 70.2% of those with reported income) and low schooling (39% with incomplete elementary education). The present results corroborate with the national data regarding the socioeconomic profile, wage income and schooling, according to which the male patients with lower socioeconomic level and low wage income are the majority of the fatal victims of CVDs outcomes. Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases; Mortality; Social inequality.RESUMO Doenças Cardiovasculares (DCVs) são patologias caracterizadas por complicações do débito ou da função cardíaca e de sua subsequente perfusão pelos vasos, que podem estar obstruídos ou rompidos. A caracterização das complicações por DCVs permitem adequado planejamento em Saúde Pública, tanto preventivo quanto remediativo. Buscou-se investigar a associação entre as desigualdades sociais e a mortalidade por Doenças Cardiovasculares na cidade de Palmas, TO, e identificar as populações mais vulneráveis e expostas a fim de elaborar estratégias de intervenção e prevenção mais eficazes. Realizou-se estudo quantitativo com base nos registros de óbitos causados por DCVs, emitidos entre 2014 e 2016 pelo Sistema de Verificação de Óbito de Palmas. Dos 82 prontuários analisados referentes a óbitos em Palmas, a causa da morte foi Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio em 42,8% dos pacientes, dos quais 63,4% residiam na periferia de Palmas e 59,8% era do sexo masculino. Observou-se que 58,5% dos prontuários constavam estado civil casado ou em união estável, ante 41,5% entre viúvos ou solteiros. Os óbitos ocorreram principalmente entre a 5ª e 8ª década de vida (81,5%). O estudo demonstrou que a maioria dos indivíduos tinha renda declarada de 1 a 2 salários mínimos (correspondendo a 48,8% do total de prontuários, já que apenas 70,2% dos que continham informações de renda declarada) e escolaridade baixa (39% com ensino fundamental incompleto). Os dados encontrados corroboram com os levantamentos nacionais quanto ao perfil socioeconômico, renda e escolaridade, consoando que os pacientes do sexo masculino, com menor nível socioeconômico e baixa renda são a maioria das vítimas fatais dos desfechos de DCVs. Palavras-chave: Doenças Cardiovasculares; Mortalidade; Desigualdade Social

Influência da densidade foliar na distribuição de calda no dossel do cafeeiro (Coffea arabica L.)

The inadequacy of the spray volume applied to the target can result in low efficiency and environmental contamination. The objective was to evaluate the influence of canopy characteristics in the distribution of syrup in coffee (Coffea arabica L.). The treatments were applied in a C. cv. “plot Red-144 Catuaí” with average growing volume of 12501 m³ ha-1. The treatments were arranged in sub-scheme of split plots, being three foliar densities (1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 kg m-3 plant-1) constituting the plots, five spray volumes (200; 300; 500, 600 and 800 L ha-1) constituting the subplots and three positions in the coffee canopy (upper Third, middle and lower) constituting the sub-subplots, with four replications. The evaluations were conducted in the months of March, July and December 2015. The variables analyzed were: spray deposition drops density (DD), volume median diameter (VMD) of the droplets and relative amplitude (SPAN) drops spectrum. Density 1.0 kg m-3 plant-1 provided higher spray deposition at densities of 1.5 and 2.0 kg m-3 plant-1 in top positions, middle and lower. In the middle position the leaf density 2.0 kg m-3plant-1 provided DD drops 52 and 44% lower than the 1.0 to 1.5 kg m-3 plant-1, respectively. The average VMD was 184 m and the SPAN 1,3. We conclude that the increase in leaf density provides significant reduction in spray distribution within the canopy of the coffee plants.A falta de adequação do volume de calda aplicado no alvo pode resultar em baixa eficácia e contaminação ambiental. Assim, objetivou-se avaliar a influência das características do dossel na distribuição de calda na cultura do café (Coffea arabica L.). Os tratamentos foram aplicados em um talhão de C. arabica cv. ‘Catuaí Vermelho-144”, com volume vegetativo médio de 12501 m³ ha-1. Os tratamentos foram dispostos em esquema de parcelas sub-subdivididas, sendo: três densidades foliares (1,0; 1,5 e 2,0, kg m-3 planta-1) constituindo as parcelas, cinco volumes de calda (200; 300; 500; 600 e 800 L ha-1) constituindo as subparcelas e três posições no dossel do cafeeiro (Terço superior, mediano e inferior) constituindo as sub-subparcelas, com quatro repetições. As avaliações foram realizadas nos meses de Março, Julho e Dezembro de 2015. As variáveis analisadas foram: deposição de calda, densidade de gotas (DEN), diâmetro mediano volumétrico (DMV) das gotas e amplitude relativa (SPAN) do espectro de gotas. A densidade 1,0 kg m-3 planta-1 proporcionou deposição de calda superior às densidades de 1,5 e 2,0 kg m-3 planta-1 nas posições superior, mediana e inferior. Na posição mediana a densidade foliar 2,0 kg m-3 planta-1 proporcionou DEN de gotas 52 e 44 % inferior às de 1,0 e 1,5 kg m-3 planta-1, respectivamente. O DMV médio foi de 184 µm e o SPAN de 1,3. Conclui-se que o aumento da densidade foliar proporciona redução significativa na distribuição de calda no interior do dossel das plantas de café

Redução de divergências no recebimento de pedidos dos clientes

Uma empresa de cosméticos está enfrentando um problema relacionado a erros nos pedidos recebidos dos clientes, gerando divergências de informação com o sistema da empresa, ocasionando atraso e retrabalho do processamento de pedidos. Com base nesse contexto, o objetivo deste trabalho é a redução de divergências no recebimento de pedidos dos clientes. Como método, utilizou-se o A3, congregando as seguintes ferramentas para chegar à solução do problema: brainstorming com a equipe; 5 Porquês para identificação da causa raiz; Diagrama Ishikawa; e Carta de Controle. A implantação do plano de ação permitiu uma redução expressiva no indicador de pedidos rejeitados. Com isto, foi possível reduzir os impactos na cadeia para o processamento dos pedidos destes clientes

Health-related quality of life in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus in the different geographical regions of Brazil : data from the Brazilian Type 1 Diabetes Study Group

Background: In type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) management, enhancing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is as important as good metabolic control and prevention of secondary complications. This study aims to evaluate possible regional differences in HRQoL, demographic features and clinical characteristics of patients with T1DM in Brazil, a country of continental proportions, as well as investigate which variables could influence the HRQoL of these individuals and contribute to these regional disparities. Methods: This was a retrospective, cross-sectional, multicenter study performed by the Brazilian Type 1 Diabetes Study Group (BrazDiab1SG), by analyzing EuroQol scores from 3005 participants with T1DM, in 28 public clinics, among all geographical regions of Brazil. Data on demography, economic status, chronic complications, glycemic control and lipid profile were also collected. Results: We have found that the North-Northeast region presents a higher index in the assessment of the overall health status (EQ-VAS) compared to the Southeast (74.6 ± 30 and 70.4 ± 19, respectively; p < 0.05). In addition, North- Northeast presented a lower frequency of self-reported anxiety-depression compared to all regions of the country (North-Northeast: 1.53 ± 0.6; Southeast: 1.65 ± 0.7; South: 1.72 ± 0.7; Midwest: 1.67 ± 0.7; p < 0.05). These findings could not be entirely explained by the HbA1c levels or the other variables examined. Conclusions: Our study points to the existence of additional factors not yet evaluated that could be determinant in the HRQoL of people with T1DM and contribute to these regional disparities

Panoramic snapshot of serum soluble mediator interplay in pregnant women with convalescent COVID-19: an exploratory study

IntroductionSARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy can induce changes in the maternal immune response, with effects on pregnancy outcome and offspring. This is a cross-sectional observational study designed to characterize the immunological status of pregnant women with convalescent COVID-19 at distinct pregnancy trimesters. The study focused on providing a clear snapshot of the interplay among serum soluble mediators.MethodsA sample of 141 pregnant women from all prenatal periods (1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesters) comprised patients with convalescent SARS-CoV-2 infection at 3-20 weeks after symptoms onset (COVID, n=89) and a control group of pre-pandemic non-infected pregnant women (HC, n=52). Chemokine, pro-inflammatory/regulatory cytokine and growth factor levels were quantified by a high-throughput microbeads array.ResultsIn the HC group, most serum soluble mediators progressively decreased towards the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy, while higher chemokine, cytokine and growth factor levels were observed in the COVID patient group. Serum soluble mediator signatures and heatmap analysis pointed out that the major increase observed in the COVID group related to pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α, IL-12, IFN-γ and IL-17). A larger set of biomarkers displayed an increased COVID/HC ratio towards the 2nd (3x increase) and the 3rd (3x to 15x increase) trimesters. Integrative network analysis demonstrated that HC pregnancy evolves with decreasing connectivity between pairs of serum soluble mediators towards the 3rd trimester. Although the COVID group exhibited a similar profile, the number of connections was remarkably lower throughout the pregnancy. Meanwhile, IL-1Ra, IL-10 and GM-CSF presented a preserved number of correlations (≥5 strong correlations in HC and COVID), IL-17, FGF-basic and VEGF lost connectivity throughout the pregnancy. IL-6 and CXCL8 were included in a set of acquired attributes, named COVID-selective (≥5 strong correlations in COVID and &lt;5 in HC) observed at the 3rd pregnancy trimester.Discussion and conclusionFrom an overall perspective, a pronounced increase in serum levels of soluble mediators with decreased network interplay between them demonstrated an imbalanced immune response in convalescent COVID-19 infection during pregnancy that may contribute to the management of, or indeed recovery from, late complications in the post-symptomatic phase of the SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women

Pervasive gaps in Amazonian ecological research

Biodiversity loss is one of the main challenges of our time,1,2 and attempts to address it require a clear un derstanding of how ecological communities respond to environmental change across time and space.3,4 While the increasing availability of global databases on ecological communities has advanced our knowledge of biodiversity sensitivity to environmental changes,5–7 vast areas of the tropics remain understudied.8–11 In the American tropics, Amazonia stands out as the world’s most diverse rainforest and the primary source of Neotropical biodiversity,12 but it remains among the least known forests in America and is often underrepre sented in biodiversity databases.13–15 To worsen this situation, human-induced modifications16,17 may elim inate pieces of the Amazon’s biodiversity puzzle before we can use them to understand how ecological com munities are responding. To increase generalization and applicability of biodiversity knowledge,18,19 it is thus crucial to reduce biases in ecological research, particularly in regions projected to face the most pronounced environmental changes. We integrate ecological community metadata of 7,694 sampling sites for multiple or ganism groups in a machine learning model framework to map the research probability across the Brazilian Amazonia, while identifying the region’s vulnerability to environmental change. 15%–18% of the most ne glected areas in ecological research are expected to experience severe climate or land use changes by 2050. This means that unless we take immediate action, we will not be able to establish their current status, much less monitor how it is changing and what is being lostinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio