The Cunene River a Cross-Border Resource: Reflections on its use in South Angola (Angola-Namibia) and the Role of SADC

With this study we intend to demonstrate that the management of water resources in the south of Angola between the Republics of Angola and Namibia is carried out mainly at the state level Even the 1888 agreement between the Portuguese and Germans the basis for the agreement to delimit the southern border of Angola between the Portuguese and South Africans 22 June 1926 was related to the need to manage water resources The use of the waters of the cross-border Cunene river with a length of more than a thousand kilometers of which around 70 in Angolan territory and the remainder on the border line with the Republic of Namibia its diversion to the Etocha lagoon was the condition unique way to alleviate aridity in Damaral ndia a sine quo non condition for the implementation of this delimitation These agreements remain in force to this day complemented by initiatives after independence with a view to making better use of the Calueque and Ruacan dams on the Cunene river aiming to improve the lives of the populations of both countries both in terms of water supply and of electrical energ

Tonsillar ulceration as manifestation of disseminated African histoplasmosis in an immunocompetent Portuguese host

Free PMC Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5466580/Histoplasmosis is a systemic mycosis caused by Histoplasma capsulatum. Rare in Europe but endemic in some regions of Brazil, United States, Africa and Asia. Most of the cases are asymptomatic. Disseminated form is defined by the presence of an extra-pulmonary focus, particularly associated with immunosuppression. We report a case of an unilateral persisted tonsillar ulceration, in an immunocompetent Portuguese host, as manifestation of disseminated African histoplasmosis 45 years later after living 3 years in Africa.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Tonsillar ulceration as manifestation of disseminated African histoplasmosis in an immunocompetent Portuguese host

Free PMC Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5466580/Histoplasmosis is a systemic mycosis caused by Histoplasma capsulatum. Rare in Europe but endemic in some regions of Brazil, United States, Africa and Asia. Most of the cases are asymptomatic. Disseminated form is defined by the presence of an extra-pulmonary focus, particularly associated with immunosuppression. We report a case of an unilateral persisted tonsillar ulceration, in an immunocompetent Portuguese host, as manifestation of disseminated African histoplasmosis 45 years later after living 3 years in Africa.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Contact precautions in Intensive Care Units: facilitating and inhibiting factors for professionals' adherence

Objetivou-se identificar os fatores que facilitam ou dificultam a adesão às precauções de contato, por parte de profissionais de um Centro de Terapia Intensiva de hospital geral. Tratou-se de um estudo transversal, realizado de maio a outubro de 2007, utilizando-se um questionário semi-estruturado para coleta de dados. Participaram do estudo 102 profissionais: técnico de enfermagem (54,9%), enfermeiro (12,7%), médico preceptor (10,8%), fisioterapeuta aprimorando (8,8%), fisioterapeuta preceptor (7,8%) e médico residente (4,9%). Os fatores dificultadores para a adesão à higienização das mãos foram o esquecimento, falta de conhecimento, distância da pia, irritação da pele e falta de materiais. O uso do capote apresentou maior dificuldade (45%) pela sua ausência no box, acondicionamento inadequado, calor, e ao seu uso coletivo. O uso de luvas foi a conduta de maior facilidade na prática cotidiana. Os resultados deste estudo apontam a necessidade de implementar medidas de precaução a fim de minimizar a disseminação de microrganismos resistentes.Este estudio tuvo por objetivo identificar los factores facilitadores y limitantes de la adhesión a las precauciones de contacto por parte de los profesionales de la Unidad de Terapia Intensiva de un hospital general. Se trató de un estudio transversal realizado entre mayo y octubre de 2007, utilizándose un cuestionario semiestructurado para la recopilación de datos. Participaron del estudio 102 profesionales de las siguientes áreas: técnicos de enfermería (54,9%), enfermeros (12,7%), médicos de planta (10,8%), fisioterapeutas residentes (8,8%), fisioterapeutas de planta (7,8%) y médicos residentes (4,9%). Los factores limitantes para la adhesión a la higienización de manos fueron: el olvido, la falta de conocimiento, la distancia hasta los lavatorios, irritación de la piel y falta de materiales. El uso de guardapolvos y similares presentó mayor dificultad (45%) por su ausencia en el box, acondicionamiento inadecuado, calor y uso colectivo. La utilización de guantes fue la conducta de mayor aceptación en la práctica cotidiana. Los resultados de este estudio indican la necesidad de implementar medidas de precaución para minimizar la propagación de microorganismos resistentes.The objective of this study was to identify facilitating and limiting factors for professionals' compliance with contact precautions in an intensive care unit of a general hospital. This cross-sectional study was performed from May to October 2007, using a semi-structured questionnaire for data collection. Participants were 102 professionals, as follows: nursing technician (54.9%), nurse (12.7%), preceptor physician (10.8%), apprentice physiotherapist (8.8%), preceptor physiotherapist (7.8%) and resident physician (4.9%). The limiting factors for compliance with hand cleansing were forgetting, lack of knowledge, distance from sink, skin irritation, and lack of materials. The use of scrubs presented the most difficulty (45%) because they were not available at the shower box, were inappropriately stored, and due to the heat and collective use. Glove use was the practice most easily conducted in everyday practice. Results show the need to implement precaution measures to minimize the dissemination of resistant microorganisms

A implantação do registro de classe online (RCO) em um Colégio Estadual no Município de Foz do Iguaçu: limites e possibilidades

O presente artigo versa sobre a implantação do Registro de Classe Online (RCO), em um Colégio Estadual, em Foz do Iguaçu. Trata-se de um sistema informatizado que permite aos professores realizarem os registros de frequência, conteúdos e avaliações de forma online substituindo o tradicional Livro de Registro de Classe impresso. Esse sistema foi desenvolvido a partir de 2012 por uma comissão formada pelos departamentos da Secretaria de Estado da Educação do Paraná-SEED e CELEPAR. Em 2013 foi implantado em 16 escolas piloto no Paraná e em 2016 iniciou a implantação gradativa neste município. Aponta os benefícios e a otimização que o ambiente virtual disponibiliza neste sistema de Registro de Classe. Suas funções facilitam o acesso aos dados sobre a vida escolar dos estudantes aos demais dados referentes ao funcionamento e a organização didático e pedagógica estabelecendo contraponto com as dificuldades de manejo do programa pelos docentes. Analisa os desafios encontrados, refletindo sobre as possíveis causas e soluções para esta problemática com vistas à melhoria de utilização deste recurso. Os subsídios necessários à pesquisa foram obtidos pela revisão de literatura, pesquisa de campo e da análise dos dados pesquisados. Para tanto, valeu-se de aportes teóricos que tratam da temática, bem como de questionário investigativo, a fim de obter os resultados apresentados por meio de gráficos. As entrevistas foram realizadas com diretores das escolas onde foi implantada a tecnologia RCO. Os resultados que poderão auxiliar os usuários do sistema e ao mesmo tempo, contribuir para a melhoria e ajustes das ferramentas.This article deals with the implementation of the Online class registration (RCO), in a State College, in Foz do Iguaçu.. It is a computerized system that allows teachers to carry out frequency records, content and reviews of online form replacing the traditional printed Class record book. This system was developed from 2012 by a Commission formed by the departments of the State Secretary of education Paraná- SEED e CELEPAR. In 2013 was deployed in 16 pilot schools in the State of Paraná and in 2016 began gradual deployment in this municipality. Points out the benefits and the optimization that the virtual environment offers in this class registration system. Its functions allow easy access to data about the school life of students to other operating data and the didactic and pedagogical organisation establishing 101 counterpoint with the management of the programme by difficulties teachers. Analyzes the challenges met, reflecting on the possible causes and solutions to this problem with a view to improving the use of this resource. The necessary research grants were obtained by the literature review, field research and the analysis of data researched. To this end, of theoretical, which deal with the subject, as well as investigative questionnaire in order to obtain the results presented through graphs. The interviews were conducted with principals of schools where technology was implemented to RCO. The results may assist users of the system and at the same time, contribute to the improvement and adjustment of toolsUniversidade Federal da Integração Latino Americana (UNILA-PR) e Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE-PR

Formação de um painel de provadores para diferenciação da bebida do café

Mestrado em Engenharia Alimentar - Processamento de Alimentos - Instituto Superior de AgronomiaThis work had the objetive of forming a panel of qualified tasters in order to detect and recognize existing differences between various types of coffees. It consisted of a selection phase (Phase I) and a training phase (Phase II), after the recruitment of the interested people. On Phase I three sensory tests were carried out for solutions with basic tastes: Simple Identification Test, Combined Tastes Test and Triangular Test. A minimum score of acceptance was established for the candidates to be accepted to the following phase. On Phase II two sensory tests on coffee were carried out: Identification of Tastes and Triangular Test. A minimum score (67%) was determined for the tasters to be accepted in the panel of qualified tasters. Given the results of Phase I, out of the twenty candidates, three were eliminated, five had the maximum score and two were within the acceptance threshold. The most obvious mistakes were registered in the presence of the bitter and sour tastes. After the training phase (Phase II), the seventeen tasters submitted to this phase were accepted in the panel of qualified tasters. It was concluded that the seventeen tasters are fit to be part of the panel and to carry out differential tests on coffee, although it is recommended that they submit themselves to more training tests with different ranges of products, in order to increase the reliability degree of the results and improve their performance

Conocimiento y comportamiento de los profesionales de un centro de terapia intensiva en relación a la adopción de las precauciones de contacto

This study aimed to assess the knowledge and behavior of professionals working in Intensive Care Units (ICU) related to the adoption of contact precautions for the control of hospital infections (HI). This cross-sectional study used a semi-structured questionnaire to collect data. Descriptive and multivariate analyses were carried out, including logistic regression and decision tree using CHAID algorithm. A total of 102 professionals participated in the study, of whom 36.3% presented appropriate knowledge and 51% appropriate behavior in relation to HI control measures. Nursing professionals had almost four times more chance (OR = 3.58, CI 1.48-8.68) of presenting appropriate behavior than the remaining professionals. The multivariate analysis did not reveal variables associated with knowledge. No statistically significant association was found between knowledge and behavior (p = 0.196). These results suggest the need to implement educational activities so as to permit a balance between theory and professionals' practice concerning HI preventive measures, aiming to improve knowledge and behavior.El objetivo fue evaluar el conocimiento y comportamiento de los profesionales de un CTI en relación a la adopción de precauciones de contacto para el control de las infecciones hospitalarias (IH). Se realizó estudio transversal, utilizando un cuestionario semiestructurado para recolección de datos. Fue realizado análisis descriptivo y multivariado (regresión logística y algoritmo CHAID). Participaron del estudio 102 profesionales, 36,3% presentaron conocimiento adecuado y 51% comportamiento adecuado para las medidas de control de IH. Los profesionales de enfermería presentaron casi cuatro veces más probabilidad (OR=3,58; IC; 1,48-8,68) de tener comportamiento adecuado que los demás profesionales. Ninguna variable fue asociada al conocimiento. No hubo asociación estadísticamente significativa entre conocimiento y comportamiento (p=0,196). Se evidenció la necesidad de implementar actividades de orientación capaces de permitir el equilibrio entre la teoría y la práctica de los profesionales en lo que se refiere a medidas de prevención de IH, con el objetivo de perfeccionar el conocimiento y el comportamiento.Objetivou-se avaliar o conhecimento e comportamento dos profissionais de um CTI em relação à adoção das precauções de contato para o controle das infecções hospitalares (IH). Realizou-se estudo transversal, utilizando-se questionário semiestruturado para coleta de dados. Foi realizada análise descritiva e multivariada (regressão logística e algoritmo CHAID). Participaram do estudo 102 profissionais, 36,3% apresentaram conhecimento adequado e 51% comportamento adequado para as medidas de controle de IH. Profissionais de enfermagem apresentaram quase quatro vezes mais chance (OR=3,58; IC 1,48-8,68) de ter comportamento adequado que os demais profissionais. Nenhuma variável foi associada ao conhecimento. Não houve associação estatisticamente significativa entre conhecimento e comportamento (p=0,196). Evidencia-se a necessidade de implementar atividades de orientação capazes de permitir equilíbrio entre teoria e prática dos profissionais no tocante às medidas de prevenção de IH, visando aprimorar o conhecimento e o comportamento