Erratum: Desenvolvimento do Questionário de Motivações para Revelar/Não Revelar a Parentalidade Não-Genética por Doação de Gâmetas

This is a correction to Revista Portuguesa de Investigação Comportamental e Social, Volume 3, Issue 1, Pages 2-13, February 2017, https://doi.org/10.7342/ismt.rpics.2017.3.1.35. In the original publication of the article, the title in English was incorrectly published as: “Development and Study of Facial Validity of Questionnaire of Motivations to disclose/not disclose the nongenetic parenthood by gamete donation’s Questionnaire”. However, the correct title should read as: “Development of Motivations to Disclose/not Disclose the Non-Genetic Parenthood by Gamete Donation Questionnaire”. The editors regret the errors.Esta é uma correção a: Revista Portuguesa de Investigação Comportamental e Social, Volume 3, Edição 1, Páginas 2-13, Fevereiro 2017, https://doi.org/10.7342/ismt.rpics.2017.3.1.35. Na publicação original do artigo, o título em inglês foi publicado incorretamente como: “Development and Study of Facial Validity of Questionnaire of Motivations to disclose/not disclose the nongenetic parenthood by gamete donation’s Questionnaire”. No entanto, o título correto deve ler-se como: “Development of Motivations to Disclose/not Disclose the Non-Genetic Parenthood by Gamete Donation Questionnaire”. Os editores lamentam os erros

Validade e fiabilidade do protocolo de avaliação da qualidade vocal da Universidade de Aveiro

mestrado em Ciências da Fala e AudiçãoO presente estudo teve como principal objetivo rever a versão original do Protocolo de Avaliação da Qualidade Vocal da Universidade de Aveiro (PAQVUA), criar o respetivo manual, comprovar a validade de conteúdo do PAQVUA assim como a sua fiabilidade inter e intra avaliador. Para rever a versão original do PAQVUA, foi efetuada uma revisão narrativa da literatura, com o objetivo de encontrar informação que revelasse a pertinência, da versão original do protocolo, para assim se efetuarem as alterações necessárias. Para analisar a validade de conteúdo recorreu-se a um painel de peritos, num total de seis, especialistas na área da voz que avaliaram as provas do PAQVUA, folha de registo e manual. Os peritos avaliaram todos os componentes do PAQVUA através do preenchimento de um questionário com o objetivo de se comprovar a relevância, clareza e precisão de cada uma das provas de avaliação e também o conteúdo do seu manual. Para além disso pretendeu-se também comprovar a fiabilidade inter e intra avaliador do PAQVUA. Para isso, o mesmo protocolo foi aplicado duas vezes por duas avaliadoras diferentes e também foi aplicado em dois momentos temporais diferentes por uma só avaliadora. A amostra teve um total de doze participantes. Para analisar estatisticamente os resultados da validade de conteúdo utilizou-se o método gráfico Bland e Altman modificado e o Coeficiente de Correlação Intraclasses (CCI). Para a fiabilidade inter e intra avaliador recorreu-se ao Coeficiente de Correlação de Spearman (ρ) e ao Kappa de Cohen (k). Relativamente aos resultados obtidos com o método Bland e Altman modificado, verificou-se a existência de concordância entre os peritos através da análise dos gráficos, sendo que a maioria dos pontos se encontrou dentro dos limites esperados de concordância. Quanto aos valores do CCI (entre 0.379 e 0.479), estes revelaram uma correlação regular. No que concerne à fiabilidade inter avaliador, os resultados de correlação e concordância apresentaram-se relevantes, com valores de ρ (de Spearman) superiores a 0.700 e valores de k (de Cohen) superiores a 0.600, na maioria dos casos. O mesmo foi constatado para a fiabilidade intra avaliador. Desta forma pode concluir-se que a nova versão do PAQVUA apresenta validade de conteúdo sendo tal comprovado pelo método de Bland-Altman modificado e pelos valores do CCI. Quanto à fiabilidade inter e intra avaliador, pode afirmar-se que o PAQVUA é fiável, porém como a amostra em estudo é pequena, o que a torna pouco representativa, esta conclusão carece de fundamento com base num estudo mais alargado. Apesar da limitação referida, acredita-se que este protocolo é uma mais-valia para o estudo da patologia vocal em ambiente clínico, assim como para a investigação científica nesta área, pois através do PAQVUA podem-se recolher diversas informações relacionadas com a voz, úteis para uma intervenção terapêutica baseada em evidências científicas.This study’s aim was to review the original version of the Protocolo de Avaliação da Qualidade Vocal da Universidade de Aveiro (PAQVUA), to create its manual, attest its content validity , and inter- and intra-rater reliability. The original version of PAQVUA revision was based on a narrative review of the literature, which revealed what information was relevant in to the protocol and what were the necessary changes. To assess the content validity of PAQVUA six experts in the area of voice evaluated the PAQVUA score sheet and manual. The experts evaluated all components of PAQVUA by completing a questionnaire in order to ascertain the relevance, clarity and precision of each of the assessment items and also the content of the manual. The inter- and intra-rater reliability of PAQVUA was also analysed. Therefore, the same protocol was applied twice by two different examiners, and was also applied at two different time points by a single evaluator. The sample had a total of twelve participants. To statistically analyse the content validity of the results we used the modified Bland and Altman graphical method and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). For inter and intra rater reliability the Spearman correlation coefficient (ρ) and Cohen's kappa (k) were calculated. For the results obtained with the Bland and Altman modified method it was found that there is agreement among experts and through the analysis of the graphs, most of the points were found within the expected limits of agreement. As for the ICC values (between 0.379 e 0.479), they revealed a regular correlation. Regarding the interrater reliability, the results showed correlation and agreement (Spearman’s ρ>0.7 and Cohen’s k>0.6) in most cases. The same was found for intrarater reliability. It could therefore be concluded that the new version of PAQVUA has content validity as corroborated by the Bland-Altman modified method and the ICC values. As for the inter- and intra-rater reliability, one could assert that the PAQVUA is reliable, but as the study sample is smallI and therefore not representative, this conclusion need to be supported by a larger study. Despite this limitation, this protocol provides added value to the study of vocal pathology in a clinical setting, as well as for scientific research in this area, because PAQVUA, can be used to collect various information related to voice, which can be useful for a therapeutic intervention based on scientific evidence

Chemsex in Lisbon? Self-reflexivity to uncover the scene and discuss the creation of community-led harm reduction responses targeting chemsex practitioners

This essay is based in a self-reflexive collective process and intends to present the chemsex scene in Lisbon and harm reduction responses implemented to address the needs of chemsex practitioners. The analysis considered professional experiences, participant observation, literature review of the relevant data in Portugal and autoethnographic data from a chemsex practitioner and peer educator. This essay aims to present the community-led creation of a transdisciplinary collaborative network able to assess and respond to chemsex-related risks in Lisbon. Specifically, we aim to: (i) present the chemsex scenes in Lisbon; (ii) discuss the setting up and preliminary results of a collaborative network and harm reduction responses targeting chemsex practitioners. The work implemented in Lisbon demonstrates that chemsex is a global trend with localized idiosyncrasies that must be addressed when designing local tailored interventions. It also reiterated that harm reduction organizations are in a privileged position to detect, monitor and respond to emerging trends at local level. Moreover, the work implemented in Lisbon demonstrated that transdisciplinary collaborative networks, involving communities—chemsex practitioners, gay-friendly and queer venues and collectives—and professionals working in the fields of intersection of chemsex (drugs, sexual health, mental health, gender diversity, gender-based violence), can be effective in the local early detection and response to chemsex-related risks.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Electrochemical treatment of effluent for the removal of contaminants of emergent concern and culturable microorganisms

project CEMOWAS2 (SOE2/P5/F0505) UIDB/04085/2020 CEECIND/04210/2017The present work aims to study the electrochemical (EC) process applied for the removal of contaminants of emergent concern (CECs) from wastewater after secondary treatment and the effect of the process on the total culturable microorganisms. The EC experiments were performed in a cylindrical open reactor with 500 mL of effluent, and a fixed current density of 8 mA/cm² was applied through mixed metal oxide electrodes. The experiments were conducted in different sets. In the first round (Set 1), the effluent sample was spiked with three CECs (200 ppb each): Caffeine (CAF), carbamazepine (CBZ), and oxybenzone (OXY). For the best treatment period, 6 h, electrodegradation rates ranged from 41 ± 7% for CAF to 95 ± 6% for OXY, with an 87% removal of total culturable microorganisms. In the second round (Set 2), aiming to assess EC process efficiency in a more complex CEC mixture, the effluent was spiked with six more CECs (200 ppb each): Diclofenac (DCF), triclosan (TCS), bisphenol A (BPA), 17β-estradiol (E2), 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2), and ibuprofen (IBU), giving a total of nine CECs. In this case, the EC process allowed decreasing the CEC content by 19-100% (below the limit of detection), depending on the effluent samples, and the culturable microorganisms by 99.98% after a 6 h treatment. By contributing to CEC degradation and microorganism removal, the EC process proved to be a viable remediation and disinfection technology for secondary effluent from wastewater treatment plants.publishersversionpublishe

Marketing e obesidade infantil : a influência da cor das frutas e vegetais no regime alimentar das crianças em idade pré-escolar

A obesidade infantil tem vindo a mostra-se mundialmente como uma doença de saúde pública. O consequente aumento da sua prevalência a nível mundial, na europa e, mais concretamente, em Portugal demonstra que esta epidemia é um problema cada vez mais atual e que constitui uma preocupação multidisciplinar. As suas causas são múltiplas e extensas, destacando-se o ambiente que envolve a sociedade e o fator comportamental de cada indivíduo como os fatores principais para este aumento. Sabe-se que o melhor tratamento para esta doença, é a prevenção precoce. A mudança de comportamentos adotando um estilo de vida baseado numa alimentação saudável e realização de atividade física é peça fundamental. A alimentação saudável torna-se, em idade pediátrica, uma barreira pela recusa desses alimentos, essencialmente de frutas e vegetais. A presente investigação teve como principal objetivo estudar a influência da cor de alimentos, nomeadamente de brócolos, couves, kiwis e uvas, no regime alimentar de 104 crianças do ensino pré-escolar. É um estudo observacional, transversal, descritivo e experimental com abordagem metodológica quantitativa e qualitativa. Baseou-se primeiramente na avaliação antropométrica (peso e altura) das crianças para a sua caracterização nutricional e formação de grupos. Posteriormente as crianças, consoante o grupo a que pertenceram, observaram imagens dos alimentos em estudo (de cor verde e de uma cor alternativa) e responderam ao questionário. Neste estudo, concluiu-se que o nível de prevalência de peso excessivo (pré-obesidade e obesidade) está de acordo com os de nível nacional. Comprovou-se também que a cor dos alimentos em estudo influencia a perceção do paladar desses alimentos assim como a vontade de os consumir por parte das 104 crianças. Particularmente, foi inferido que a cor influencia as escolhas das crianças com peso excessivo. De acordo com os resultados, as estratégias a adotar, em grupo ou individualmente, para a prevenção da obesidade e promoção de estilos de vida saudáveis, devem iniciar-se o mais precocemente possível, abrangendo inúmeras áreas como a do marketing sensorial através do estímulo da cor em associação com o marketing social que por sua vez tenta influenciar a mudança de comportamentos

Bisphosphonates and their influence on the implant failure: a systematic review

Objective: The goal of this systematic review was to study the relationship between the use of bisphosphonates (oral or intravenous) and its effect on implant osseointegration. Methods: The focused question was “In patients medicated with bisphosphonates and who underwent surgery to place dental implants, what is the influence of that medication (of different generations) on the failure of dental implants (O)?” Following specific eligibility criteria, four databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, DOAJ) were electronically screened to search the articles. Specific MeSH terms were used in combinations with Boolean Operators “AND” and “OR” for the research. In addition, a manual search was done. The data extracted were the (i) author, (ii) year of publication, (iii) country, (iv) research question, (v) study design, (vi) patient information, (vii) the number of patients included, (viii) patient/implant status, (ix) the number of implants evaluated, (x) type of implant, (xi) risk factors, and (xii) findings obtained. Moreover, the following were also registered: the (i) type, generation, duration, and route for BP administrated; (ii) the presence of any systemic condition and drug treatment; (iii) follow-up (months); and (iv) implant failure rate (%). The quality assessment of the included studies was carried out using the Modified Newcastle–Ottawa scale. Results: A total of 491 articles were found (183 in PubMed/MEDLINE, 171 in Scopus, 65 in Web of Science, and 72 articles in DOAJ), and 17 articles were considered for full-text reading. After the exclusion of 3 articles, 14 were included in this systematic review (11 case reports, 2 retrospective, and 1 prospective study). The reasons for the bisphosphonates intaking included osteoporosis, multiple myeloma, breast cancer, knee cancer, and osteogenesis imperfecta. The oral administration involved Alendronato (eight studies), Risedronate (three studies), and Ibandronate (three studies); whereas the intravenous administrations were Zoledronate (seven studies), Clodronato (one study), and Pamidronato (three studies). The duration of use of bisphosphonates at the time of implant placement was diverse; it ranged from no interruption of bisphosphonate intaking up to its discontinuation for 2, 3, or 6 months before surgery, with respective use being resumed 1, 3, or 8 months after surgery. Antibiotic treatment (amoxicillin + clavulanic acid) was performed before the intervention in two cases and after the intervention in three cases. Finally, the percent of implant failure rate when intaking BPs had an average of 49.96%. Conclusions: Within the limitation of this systematic review, it was possible to conclude that a high mean failure rate of implant osseointegration (49.96%) was found, regardless of the generation of bisphosphonates used. Moreover, the failure rate was lower in patients using second generation bisphosphonates (Alendronate and Pamidronate) and was higher with the IV administration compared to the oral administration of bisphosphonates.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Comprimento médio do enunciado (CME) em crianças dos 3A:6M aos 4A, sem patologia da linguagem

Introdução: O CME é uma medida quantitativa que dá informações sobre o perfil linguístico da criança. Apesar da sua importância, não existem valores padrão para o Português Europeu (PE). Objetivos: Análise de valores do CME, utilizando os morfemas como forma de cálculo em crianças portuguesas dos 3A:6M aos 4A; verificar qual o grau de relação existente entre estes valores, a fratria e o tempo que as crianças passam com os pais. Metodologias: Estudo quantitativo descritivo correlacional. O estudo contou com 60 crianças com um desenvolvimento global típico e com o PE como única língua. Foi gravada uma amostra do discurso espontâneo de cada criança para ser transcrita e analisada. Após a análise será feita a média dos valores obtidos e uma comparação desta com as variáveis em estudo. Implicações éticas: contactadas entidades como a Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados, a Direção Geral de Educação, os Agrupamentos de Escolas e os encarregados de educação para solicitar as devidas autorizações, sendo garantidos todos os procedimentos éticos e deontológicos. Implicações para a prática: Espera-se que este estudo indique as implicações que as variáveis têm no desenvolvimento linguístico da criança. Estes dados podem demonstrar-se importantes na avaliação e intervenção do Terapeuta da Fala.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Assessment of oral health care among the institutionalized elderly caregivers

Introduction: The importance of oral hygiene among the elderly cannot be overlooked, providing physical and psychological well-being, increasing self-esteem and maintaining general health, based on the relationship between oral health and general health. Objectives: The aim of this study consisted of the assessment of the oral health care developed by the caregivers towards their institutionalized elderly in order to understand the necessities of the elderly people and their caregivers. Design and Methods: A cross-sectional study was developed based on a convenience sample that included a final sample of 17 caregivers of institutionalized individuals with 65 years of age or over. It was collected information based on oral hygiene habits, oral health problems, and the role of caregivers in this population and general assessment of oral health status. A questionnaire was developed and applied in the form of an interview directly to the caregivers of the nursing homes Viscondessa São Caetano and Mariana Seixas Foundation in Viseu, Portugal. Results: When asked, caregivers reported that it is rare that the elderly complain of pain or discomfort caused by oral/dental problems. This can also be explained due to the difficulty of communication and the level of dementia that the elderly may present. Regarding dental prostheses, the caregivers considered that the elderly only sometimes or rarely it is that they sanitize them well, which demonstrates the clear need to define better primary prevention strategies for this specific population, passing mainly by oral health education and promotion among the caregivers. They also mentioned that they almost always remove the prosthesis to sleep, which a satisfactory point is considering that the nocturnal rest of the prosthesis consists of a way to avoid the appearance of pathologies such as prosthetic stomatitis. Conclusions: Oral health training is necessary in the elderly and their caregivers, and greater support is also needed when they perform oral hygiene in order to improve their general condition oral health. It is important to highlight the positive fact that the elderly, increasingly, do the nocturnal rest of the dental prosthesis.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Viabilidade econômica da agroindústria familiar rural de frutas na zona da mata mineira

The called Rural Familiar Agroindustry aims at, over all, the production of value of exchange which takes place in the commercialization. From the presuppose that exists an important pass between the agricultural production and its draining, the article brings an analysis of the economic viability of the rural familiar agroindustry, bringing as case study a typical agroindustry of candies of fruits in the Zona da Mata Mineira region. By the elaboration of the box flow of the project, a sensibility analysis and a risk analysis by the Mont Carlo simulation method were realized. The joined results were favorable to the stimulation to the implantation in a bigger scale, with public policies, of projects as the studied one, as a proposal of regional development.Risk analysis, Familiar agriculture, Fruit agroindustry, Risk and Uncertainty,

Saccharomyces cerevisiae oxidative response evaluation by cyclic voltammetry and gas chromatography−mass spectrometry

This study is focused on the evaluation of the impact of Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolism in the profile of compounds with antioxidant capacity in a synthetic wine during fermentation. A bioanalytical pipeline, which allows for biological systems fingerprinting and sample classification by combining electrochemical features with biochemical background, is proposed. To achieve this objective, alcoholic fermentations of a minimal medium supplemented with phenolic acids were evaluated daily during 11 days, for electrochemical profile, phenolic acids, and the volatile fermentation fraction, using cyclic voltametry, high-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detection, and headspace/solid-phase microextraction/gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (target and nontarget approaches), respectively. It was found that acetic acid, 2-phenylethanol, and isoamyl acetate are compounds with a significative contribution for samples metabolic variability, and the electrochemical features demonstrated redox-potential changes throughout the alcoholic fermentations, showing at the end a similar pattern to normal wines. Moreover, S. cerevisiae had the capacity of producing chlorogenic acid in the supplemented medium fermentation from simple precursors present in the minimal medium.C.C.C. (SFRH/BD/46737/2008) gratefully acknowledges the Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia (FCT) for her Doctoral grant. This research was funded by the projects: "Open-Microbio (PTDC/BIO/69310/2006)-Framework for Computational Simulation of Cellular Communities during BioProcess Engineering" (FCT), "A Metrica do Vinho: Elucidar o Padrao Molecular Volatile Responsavel pelo aroma "Tipo-Vinho" Fundamental para a Definicao da Qualidade" (PTDC/AGR-ALI/121062/2010), and partially supported by CBMA, IBB, and ESB/UCP plurianual funds through the POS-Conheci-mento Program that includes FEDER funds