Dramatização de histórias: A conquista de leitores por meio da Educação Estético-Ambiental

O presente trabalho traz como temática a Educação Estético-Ambiental e suas relações com a conquista de leitores desde a Educação Infantil, para tanto, apresentamos como possibilidade dessa perspectiva de educação, as dramatizações de histórias de Literatura Infantil para crianças como uma prática pedagógica que pode gerar experiências significativas capazes de desenvolver o gosto pela leitura, bem como auxiliar na prática educativa transformadora. Acreditamos enquanto educadoras que a Educação Estético-Ambiental é “um mundo de possibilidades” (DOLCI, 2014, p. 32) e que com ela conseguimos garantir o desenvolvimento das dimensões humanas. Nosso objetivo é refletir e analisar as relações construídas pelos sujeitos acerca das experiências vividas com a dramatização de histórias, bem como o desenvolvimento desses sujeitos, após o término do projeto. Este trabalho advém de um projeto intitulado “Quem conta, reconta, faz de conta”, que teve duração de dez semanas, em uma turma com onze crianças de nível dois da Educação Infantil, em uma escola pública municipal situada no município de Rio Grande. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de cunho qualitativo, com investigação do tipo exploratória, com procedimentos de intervenção pedagógica, buscando um repensar na ação educacional e utiliza a análise de conteúdo para analisar os dados gerados. Como resultado da análise dos trazemos três categorias, a saber: A importância da literatura infantil nas infâncias; Por que dramatizar histórias para as crianças; Os avanços percebidos ao longo da pesquisa. Concluímos o trabalho trazendo as considerações sobre a conquista de leitores desde a Educação Infantil

Educação Estético-Ambiental: ações transformadoras na prática docente por meio da linguagem teatral

Neste artigo estaremos apresentando os resultados emergidos a partir de uma palestra seguida de uma oficina Estético-Ambiental que aconteceu na cidade de São José do Norte com professores da rede pública de educação básica. Neste dia foram realizadas falas sobre a conceituação de Educação Ambiental, Educação Estética e Educação Estético-Ambiental. Uma vez que o evento era sobre Educação Ambiental, recebemos o convite para, além de fazer a fala sobre esses conceitos que são por nós estudados, realizar também uma oficina com os professores para que estes pudessem viver a Educação Estético-Ambiental na prática. Para realizar esse artigo convidamos os e as participantes para responderem a um questionário, a fim de poder compreender de que maneira a teoria e prática vivenciadas naquela tarde foram observadas pelos(as) envolvidos(as)

Emergence of new immunopathogenic factors in human yellow fever: polarization of the M1/M2 macrophage response in the renal parenchyma

This research was funded by grant number 457664/2013-4 and 303999/2016-0.Ministério da Saúde. Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde. Instituto Evandro Chagas. Ananindeua, PA, Brasil.Universidade do Estado do Pará. Departamento de Patologia. Belém, PA, Brazil / Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina. São Paulo, SP, Brazil.Universidade do Estado do Pará. Departamento de Patologia. Belém, PA, Brazil.Universidade do Estado do Pará. Departamento de Patologia. Belém, PA, Brazil.Ministério da Saúde. Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde. Instituto Evandro Chagas. Ananindeua, PA, Brasil.Ministério da Saúde. Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde. Instituto Evandro Chagas. Ananindeua, PA, Brasil.Ministério da Saúde. Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde. Instituto Evandro Chagas. Ananindeua, PA, Brasil.Ministério da Saúde. Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde. Instituto Evandro Chagas. Ananindeua, PA, Brasil.Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina. São Paulo, SP, Brazil.Universidade do Estado do Pará. Departamento de Patologia. Belém, PA, Brazil.Universidade do Estado do Pará. Departamento de Patologia. Belém, PA, Brazil.Universidade do Estado do Pará. Departamento de Patologia. Belém, PA, Brazil / Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina. São Paulo, SP, Brazil / Universidade Federal do Pará. Núcleo de Medicina Tropical. Belém, PA, Brazil.Macrophages in the kidney play a pathogenic role in inflammation and fibrosis. Our study aimed to understand the polarisation of the M1 and M2 phenotypic profiles of macrophages in injured kidney tissue retrieved from fatal cases of yellow fever virus (YFV). A total of 11 renal tissue biopsies obtained from patients who died of yellow fever (YF) were analysed. To detect antibodies that promote the classical and alternative pathways of macrophage activation, immunohistochemical analysis was performed to detect CD163, CD68, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), arginase 1, interleukin (IL)-4, IL-10, interferon (IFN)-γ, IFN-β, tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α, IL-13, and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β. There was a difference in the marker expression between fatal cases of YFV and control samples, with increased expression in the cortical region of the renal parenchyma. The immunoexpression of CD68 and CD163 receptors suggests the presence of activated macrophages migrating to infectious foci. The rise in IL-10, IL-4, and IL-13 indicated their potential role in the inactivation of the inflammatory macrophage response and phenotypic modulation of M2 macrophages. The altered expression of IFN-γ and IFN-β demonstrates the importance of the innate immune response in combating microorganisms. Our findings indicate that the polarisation of M1 and M2 macrophages plays a vital role in the renal immune response to YFV

Prevalência e associações entre o fenótipo cintura Hipertrigliceridêmica e alterações metabólicas em idosos diabéticos: Prevalence and associations between Hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype and metabolic changes in diabetic elderly

A transição demográfica é um fenômeno caracterizado pelo crescimento da população idosa, que tem influências sobre perfil epidemiológico, gerando desafios ao sistema de saúde atual. O fenótipo cintura hipertrigliceridêmica (FCH) é um indicador que alia a circunferência da cintura ao nível de triglicerídeo a fim de rastrear o risco metabólico. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a prevalência e associação do FCH com alterações metabólicas em pacientes idosos diabéticos. O estudo foi uma coorte transversal retrospectiva, realizado no ambulatório de nutrição/diabetes, do núcleo de atendimento ao idoso/Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, com pacientes atendidos no período de 2012-2019. A amostra foi constituída por idosos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2, de ambos os sexos e diferentes tempos de doença. O fenótipo foi definido na presença simultânea da circunferência da cintura alterada (≥ 102 para e homens e ≥88 cm para mulheres) e níveis de triglicerídeos elevados (≥150 mg/dL). Foram avaliadas variáveis sociodemográficas (faixa etária, sexo, procedência), antropométricas (peso, estatura e índice de massa corporal, circunferência da cintura), bioquímicas (colesterol total, colesterol-HDL, colesterol-LDL, triglicerídeos, glicemia de jejum, hemoglobina glicosilada), estilo de vida (prática de atividade física, hábito de etilismo) e clínicas (tempo de diagnóstico, início do tratamento medicamentoso, hipertensão arterial sistêmica). A classificação usada para IMC foi a de Lipschitz, considerando eutrofia na faixa de 22 a 27 Kg/m².O FCH apresentou uma prevalência de 34,6% e, esteve associado ao sexo feminino, faixa etária de idoso jovem, glicemia de jejum normal, hemoglobina glicada elevada e HDL diminuído. A análise multivariada demonstrou que pacientes com alteração na hemoglobina glicada e HDL, apresentaram risco para o fenótipo de 90% e 70%, respectivamente. Devido a aplicabilidade simples do FCH e, por ser descrito na literatura como ferramenta de rastreio de indivíduos com risco metabólico, o FCH é um parâmetro que pode ser utilizado em pacientes idosos e diabéticos por profissionais de saúde na rotina clínica, principalmente, na atenção básica

Psychosocial aspects and support networks associated with disability in two longevous populations in Brazil: a cross-sectional study

© 2022 The Authors. Published by Springer. This is an open access article available under a Creative Commons licence. The published version can be accessed at the following link on the publisher’s website: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-02810-4Background Among the oldest old, aged 80 years and over, the prevalence of disability is higher than in other age groups and can be considered a predictor of mortality. Objective To evaluate how psychosocial aspects and support networks influence the disability of these oldest-old individuals, performing a comparison between two longevous populations, one living in one of the poorest regions of Brazil, in the backlands of Paraíba, and another living in one of the largest urban centres in Latin America. Method A cross-sectional study in which 417 oldest-old persons aged 80 years and older were interviewed, with data collected through the “Health, Welfare and Ageing” survey conducted in two Brazilian cities. Disability was assessed by reporting the need for assistance in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). Bivariate and multiple analyses were performed using R statistical software. Results Food insufficiency in the first years of life had negative repercussions on the disability of oldest old people living in the northeast. On the other hand, in this region, older people have a higher rate of support and live longer with their peers, which may contribute to reducing feelings of loneliness, depressive symptoms, and worse self-perception of health. In the Southeast, financial constraints, subjective poverty, and unmet needs may favour the development of functional limitations between long-lived people. Conclusion Our findings indicate that regional differences in Brazil may influence the disability of older people aged 80 and older. In northeast Brazil, having no partner may contribute to disability for ADLs and IADLs; while, in the longevous population of São Paulo, having a worse self-rated health may contribute to disability for IADLs.The current study was funded by Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (PROPESQ) and Fundação de Apoio à Pesquisa do Estado da Paraíba (FAPESQ/CNPq— PPSUS 015/2014); CAPES (INCT 14/50931–3), Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP-CEPID 2013/08028–1; 1999/ 05125, 2005/54947–2, 2009/53778–3).Published onlin

Regional differences regarding the occurrence of falls and associated factors in two populations of Brazilian longevous people

© 2022 The Authors. Published by BMC. This is an open access article available under a Creative Commons licence. The published version can be accessed at the following link on the publisher’s website: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03630-2Background Few studies have explored regional asymmetries and their implications for health policies regarding episodes of falls among the population of ≥80 years old in continental and developing countries like Brazil with deep inequalities and sociocultural differences. Objective To evaluate the occurrence of falls and their association with functional capacity and nutritional status in the longest oldest-old living in two municipalities in the Northeast and Southeast of Brazil. Methods This is a cross-sectional study, with primary data collection in which were included in the research seniors aged 80 years or more, of both sexes, belonging to two Brazilian municipalities of discrepant socioeconomic aspects. The dependent variable was the occurrence of falls in the last year. The independent variables were grouped into demographic aspects, functional capacity and nutritional status. To identify variables that contribute to the occurrence of falls, the multiple logistic regression model, adopts a significance level of 5%. Results The sample was composed of 415 oldest-old adults. From the total, 32.3% reported having fallen in the last year, 24.7% in Brejo dos Santos and 37.8% in São Paulo. Among the former population, the mean value of walking speed for those who had falls was 0.27 m/s and for those who had no occurrence of falls was 0.33 m/s; and, among the seniors from São Paulo, the mean values were 0.51 m/s and 0.58 m/s, respectively. Significant correlations between walking speed and falls were verified for both populations, showing that the lower the walking speed, the higher the predisposition to falls. In the final regression model, the occurrence of falls was associated with moderate balance (OR = 5.28; CI: 1.11–25.18) among the longevous people Brejo dos Santos and with very poor functional performance (OR = 16.09; CI:1.46–177.06) among those from São Paulo. Conclusion The results pointed out a lower prevalence of falls in longevous people from Brejo dos Santos than in those from São Paulo and differences regarding the associated factors, showing heterogeneity between the two populations; indicating the need for public policies and effective programmes aimed at preventing falls based on the maintenance or increase of functional capacity.The current study was funded by Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (PROPESQ) and Fundação de Apoio à Pesquisa do Estado da Paraíba (FAPESQ/CNPq - PPSUS 015/2014); CAPES (INCT 14/50931–3), Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP-CEPID 2013/08028–1; 1999/ 05125, 2005/54947–2, 2009/53778–3).Published onlin

Health-related quality of life and associated factors: regional differences among oldest-old in Brazil

© 2022 The Authors. Published by SAGE. This is an open access article available under a Creative Commons licence. The published version can be accessed at the following link on the publisher’s website: https://doi.org/10.1177/00469580221086922Purpose: The aim of this research was to investigate the extent to which socioeconomic and regional differences in Brazil may influence the quality of life. To this end, we examined factors associated with health-related quality of life in two populations of oldest-old people, aged 80 and over: one from the Northeast of Brazil and the other from the Southeast. Methods: 417 participants aged 80 and over were interviewed face-to-face, 179 from Brejo dos Santos, one of the poorest regions in the Northeast; and 238 from São Paulo, one of the largest urban metropolises in Southeast Brazil. Data, which included socioeconomic and demographic factors, health status, and health-related quality of life, were collected using a structured questionnaire. The dependent variable was determined by the completion rate of the 12-item Short Form Survey and analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple logistic regression. Results: Although the population of São Paulo had four times as many long-lived women than men, had better literacy levels, used more medications, and presented a greater prevalence of symptoms suggestive of depression in comparison to the Northeast’s population, no difference was observed in the proportion of good physical components among the two populations, 54.3% in Brejo dos Santos’ oldest-old and 50.4% in São Paulo’s (p=0.6272). Quality and quantity of sleep were factors that most affected the quality of life among the oldest-old of Northeast. Conclusion: Factors associated with health-related quality of life were different among the oldest-old people of the two locations, thereby corroborating the heterogeneous nature of the oldest-old population

Estimativa de potenciais técnicos de energia renovável em Portugal: eólico, solar fotovoltaico, solar concentrado, biomassa e oceanos

Executive Summary: There is a clear need to accelerate the energy transition, including the implementation of renewable electricity production plants, as well as the increase in consumption of other renewable energy carriers in buildings, industry, transport and other sectors. This work provides key information to make this transition possible, that is, the technical renewable energy potentials for Portugal. The aim is thus to contribute to policy support, as well as to decision-making by various Portuguese stakeholders (public and private) in the domains of energy, energy transition and greenhouse gases emissions mitigation. The work presents the technical renewable energy potentials for Portugal to: (i) decentralized solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in artificialized (or built-up) areas; (ii) centralized solar PV plants in non-artificialized (or natural) areas; (iii) concentrated solar power; (iv) onshore wind; (v) offshore wind (floating and fixed); (vi) bioenergy, and (vii) solar thermal. The wave energy primary energy resource potential is also presented (not the technical potential). The technical potential values of renewable energy sources (RES) presented are dynamic values, given the substantial uncertainty associated with their estimation. The study identifies technical RES potentials i.e., the technically viable energy generation achievable from a specific technology, considering the primary energy resource available and the geographic, environmental and land use limitations. RES economic potentials represent the fraction of RES technical potential that is economically viable, but they are not presented in this work. Likewise, this report does not address market potential, that translate the capacity and energy generation that the market effectively manages to implement. The presented RES technical potentials include the total capacity currently installed in the country. The technical potentials are estimated mostly for mainland Portugal, in most cases with a spatial disaggregation of at least NUT2 and sometimes for NUT5 and/or type of building. Despite adopting an approach based on a territorial analysis in which some areas of the country are excluded, this potential does not correspond to the work done in mapping less-sensitive areas towards future definition of RES “Go-To Areas”. The decentralized solar PV potential in artificialized areas is divided into 6 area types: industrial areas; commercial buildings; residential and mixed-use buildings; villas; health, education, cultural, tourist and military buildings, and other land uses (including parking lots and patios, ports, waste and wastewater treatment infrastructure, sports facilities, among others). It is estimated a technical potential of 23.33 GW that could generate up to 36.84 TWh/year. This potential is distributed throughout the entire territory of mainland Portugal but is higher in the North and Center regions. The RES technical potential for centralized solar PV was estimated as a range of values that translate the uncertainty associated with using different levels of concern in excluding certain areas in which solar PV can be deployed (for example to safeguard ecosystems, water resources, agriculture or archaeological heritage). The centralized solar PV potential varies between 168.82 GW and 45.63 GW. The maximum threshold of installed capacity could generate 278.11 TWh/year of electricity. The value is high and reflects on the one hand, the excellence of the solar resource throughout the country, and on the other, the large size of the considered areas. The CSP potential is 62.6 GW with a corresponding electrical production potential of 183.61 TWh/year. It is mainly located in the Alentejo region, although other areas have also been identified in other regions of the country. The wind onshore technical potential is 15.7 GW, that could generate 37.13 TWh/year, taking into account the safeguarding of various areas for the protection of ecosystems and also social acceptability issues. In the case of offshore wind and considering a capacity density of 4 MW/km2 for floating offshore and 5.5 MW/km2 for fixed offshore, a total of 36 GW and 2 GW are obtained, respectively. This capacity could generate up to 126.14 TWh/year (floating offshore) or 6.31 TWh/year (fixed offshore). The solar thermal energy potential focused residential and service buildings (such as nursing homes, barracks, etc., tourism, hospitals, indoor swimming pools and other sports facilities). The potential is of 0.95 GWt and 0.95 TWh/year for service buildings, 7.26 GWt and 5.84 TWh/year for residential buildings. For industry there is a potential of 1.06 GWt, which could generate up to 1.15 TWh/year for applications up to 160 ºC. The total technical potential of solar thermal is 9.25 GWt and 7.93 TWh/year of thermal energy generated, with a substantial weight of residential buildings in the total value. Potential values are disaggregated by NUTS III and type of building. In terms of biomass and bioenergy potential, annual values of forest biomass, agricultural biomass, agro-industrial waste, urban waste and wastewater treatment are estimated, totaling around 58 TWh/year. Regarding the production of biofuels (HVO and FAME) it is estimated that the annual production of domestic used oils and other similar residues is 1.4 TWh/year. The use of oils from food crops such as soybean, sunflower and rapeseed is limited by European (and national) policy guidelines and is 2.1 TWh/year. Regarding wave energy, the resource potential is estimated between 1.4 GW for 80 m bathymetry and 4.8 for 20 m bathymetry. There are substantial uncertainties associated with the presented values, inherent to the methodological approach considered. Nevertheless, these estimates are a valuable starting point to be refined and improved in subsequent updates.N/