A Framework for the Application of Eco-efficiency to the Technology Development Process

The use of technology development process (TDP) models by the enterprises can contribute to the usage control of \ud natural resources of technologies before or after its integration on products, services or processes. Although the choice \ud of a technology can consider the use of some performance metrics to identify their eco-efficiency, the literature about \ud technology development models neglects this element. Based on a qualitative analysis of existing models, this paper \ud proposes a conceptual model for the adoption of eco-efficiency indicators in the TDP by the innovation managers, \ud distributed in three different stages: the initial stage, during the planning of a technology, the intermediate stage, at the \ud technology development, and the final stage, at the technology transfer. Future research, such as prioritizing the indicators \ud and the extent of the present analysis to other sustainability dimensions are suggested for structuring a sustainable model \ud of TDP.CAPESCNPqFAPESPFAPE

O processo de enfermagem como metodologia de assistência em um setor de nefrologia

Trata-se de relato de experiência vivenciado por discentes do 4o e 5o período do curso de enfermagem da UFSJ no desenvolvimento de um projeto de iniciação científica que objetivou identificar a existência de uma metodologia de assistência de enfermagem baseada no Processo e Enfermagem (PE) no setor de nefrologia de um hospital filantrópico de Divinópolis-MG. Identificou-se que não havia a assistência de enfermagem baseada no PE naquele setor, por outro lado, efetivou-se a estruturação mínima necessária para preparo do campo para execução da proposta de mudança de modelo assistencial baseado em diretrizes científicas indicadas pelo PE

O processo de enfermagem como metodologia de assistência em um setor de nefrologia

Trata-se de relato de experincia vivenciado por discentes do 4o e 5o perodo do curso de enfermagem da UFSJ no desenvolvimento de um projeto de iniciao cientfica que objetivou identificar a existncia de uma metodologia de assistncia de enfermagem baseada no Processo e Enfermagem (PE) no setor de nefrologia de um hospital filantrpico de Divinpolis-MG. Identificou-se que no havia a assistncia de enfermagem baseada no PE naquele setor, por outro lado, efetivou-se a estruturao mnima necessria para preparo do campo para execuo da proposta de mudana de modelo assistencial baseado em diretrizes cientficas indicadas pelo PE

Impact of COVID-19 on cardiovascular testing in the United States versus the rest of the world

Objectives: This study sought to quantify and compare the decline in volumes of cardiovascular procedures between the United States and non-US institutions during the early phase of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the care of many non-COVID-19 illnesses. Reductions in diagnostic cardiovascular testing around the world have led to concerns over the implications of reduced testing for cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality. Methods: Data were submitted to the INCAPS-COVID (International Atomic Energy Agency Non-Invasive Cardiology Protocols Study of COVID-19), a multinational registry comprising 909 institutions in 108 countries (including 155 facilities in 40 U.S. states), assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on volumes of diagnostic cardiovascular procedures. Data were obtained for April 2020 and compared with volumes of baseline procedures from March 2019. We compared laboratory characteristics, practices, and procedure volumes between U.S. and non-U.S. facilities and between U.S. geographic regions and identified factors associated with volume reduction in the United States. Results: Reductions in the volumes of procedures in the United States were similar to those in non-U.S. facilities (68% vs. 63%, respectively; p = 0.237), although U.S. facilities reported greater reductions in invasive coronary angiography (69% vs. 53%, respectively; p < 0.001). Significantly more U.S. facilities reported increased use of telehealth and patient screening measures than non-U.S. facilities, such as temperature checks, symptom screenings, and COVID-19 testing. Reductions in volumes of procedures differed between U.S. regions, with larger declines observed in the Northeast (76%) and Midwest (74%) than in the South (62%) and West (44%). Prevalence of COVID-19, staff redeployments, outpatient centers, and urban centers were associated with greater reductions in volume in U.S. facilities in a multivariable analysis. Conclusions: We observed marked reductions in U.S. cardiovascular testing in the early phase of the pandemic and significant variability between U.S. regions. The association between reductions of volumes and COVID-19 prevalence in the United States highlighted the need for proactive efforts to maintain access to cardiovascular testing in areas most affected by outbreaks of COVID-19 infection

Development of a method for manufacturing processes assessment considering sustainability parameters

As empresas não mais podem pensar em desenvolvimento econômico sem a paralela preservação do meio-ambiente e do benefício mútuo da sociedade. É importante que as condições econômicas e sociais sejam melhoradas ao longo do tempo, sem exceder a capacidade de suporte do planeta. As indústrias podem contribuir para melhorar esse cenário aplicando uma gestão sustentável de manufatura, uma vez que estes são um dos principais agentes causadores de impactos. No entanto, para que consigam aprimorar a sustentabilidade de seus processos, é indispensável, antes de tudo, conhecer o seu real desempenho. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo principal desenvolver um método estruturado e simples para a avaliação de desempenho em sustentabilidade de processos de manufatura, permitindo a construção de relatórios de sustentabilidade mais precisos, periódicos e que venham a apoiar o processo de tomada de decisão gerencial. Embora modelos para a avaliação de desempenho em sustentabilidade tenham sido apresentados nos últimos anos, como o guia GRI, estes ainda carecem de critérios e regras para realizar análises mais precisas e integradas. O método proposto pode ser aplicado em dois processos de manufatura distintos, comprovando a sua eficácia e robustez. Ele é usado para analisar e comparar o desempenho em sustentabilidade de dois processos de usinagem, Retificação e Torneamento de Metais Endurecidos. Esses processos concorrem entre si em algumas faixas de atuação, tornando difícil a decisão sobre qual dos dois processos é o ideal para a produção de determinadas peças. Por meio do trabalho, foi possível comprovar a superioridade do processo de retificação em termos de ganhos econômicos, com a contrapartida de pior desempenho ambientalCompanies can no longer consider economical development without the parallel preservation of the environment and mutual benefit of the society. It is important that the economic and social conditions are improved over time, without exceeding the planet carrying capacity. Industries can contribute to improve this scenario by using cleaner and more efficient technologies, since they are one of the main sources of impacts. However, for them to improve their processes sustainability, it is essential to use an assessment tool which is able to evaluate their performance properly. The main goal of this work is to provide a structured and simple method for assessing sustainability performance of manufacturing processes, allowing the construction of more accurate and frequent sustainability reports, that may support the managerial decision making process. Although sustainability performance assessment models have been presented in recent years, as the GRI, there are still a lack of criteria and rules for carrying out more accurate and integrated assessments. The proposed method was able to be applied in two different manufacturing processes assessments, proving its effectiveness and robustness. It was used to analyze and compare the sustainability performance of two machining processes, grinding and hard turning. These processes compete with each other on some applications, making it difficult to decide which of the two processes is ideal for the production of certain parts. Through the study, it is demonstrated the grinding process superiority in terms of economic gains, at the cost of a higher environmental burde

Sustentabilidade como direcionador de evolução dos sistemas de medição de desempenho

This paper aims to discuss how sustainability acts as a trigger to performance measurement systems evolution (PMSs).Historically, the PMSs evolution is reactive to the changes in both the internal and external environments of organizations. Following this process, the traditional PMSs have evolved to systems more adequate to the competitive environment of the 1980´s. The same phenomenon may be occurring again. This time, the trigger is the need for organizations to operate in more sustainable ways. Such demand could be causing change in the performance measures, the performance measurements systems, the infrastructure, and forms of dissemination of information.Este artigo tem por objetivo discutir como a sustentabilidade pode ser considerada um direcionador de evolução dos sistemas de medição de desempenho (SMDs). Historicamente, a evolução dos SMDs é reativa às mudanças que ocorrem tanto nos ambientes internos como externos das organizações. Foi dessa forma que SMDs tradicionais, evoluíram para modelos mais adequados com a realidade competitiva do final dos anos 1980. O mesmo fenômeno pode estar ocorrendo novamente. O indutor desta vez é a necessidade das organizações de atuarem de maneira mais sustentável. Isto pode estar provocando as mudanças nos SMDs em termos de medidas de desempenho, sistemas de medição de desempenho, infra-estrutura, e uso e formas de disseminação da informação

Neotropical freshwater fisheries : A dataset of occurrence and abundance of freshwater fishes in the Neotropics

The Neotropical region hosts 4225 freshwater fish species, ranking first among the world's most diverse regions for freshwater fishes. Our NEOTROPICAL FRESHWATER FISHES data set is the first to produce a large-scale Neotropical freshwater fish inventory, covering the entire Neotropical region from Mexico and the Caribbean in the north to the southern limits in Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. We compiled 185,787 distribution records, with unique georeferenced coordinates, for the 4225 species, represented by occurrence and abundance data. The number of species for the most numerous orders are as follows: Characiformes (1289), Siluriformes (1384), Cichliformes (354), Cyprinodontiformes (245), and Gymnotiformes (135). The most recorded species was the characid Astyanax fasciatus (4696 records). We registered 116,802 distribution records for native species, compared to 1802 distribution records for nonnative species. The main aim of the NEOTROPICAL FRESHWATER FISHES data set was to make these occurrence and abundance data accessible for international researchers to develop ecological and macroecological studies, from local to regional scales, with focal fish species, families, or orders. We anticipate that the NEOTROPICAL FRESHWATER FISHES data set will be valuable for studies on a wide range of ecological processes, such as trophic cascades, fishery pressure, the effects of habitat loss and fragmentation, and the impacts of species invasion and climate change. There are no copyright restrictions on the data, and please cite this data paper when using the data in publications