Art dwells: Heidegger’s concept of dwelling and the spatial relations between architecture and contemporary art in two artworks at Instituto Inhotim (Brazil) | A arte habita: o conceito de habitar em Heidegger e as relações espaciais entre arquitetura e arte contemporânea em dois trabalhos no Instituto Inhotim (Brasil)

This article explores the spatial relations between art and architecture in two art galleries of Instituto Inhotim, extending the use of Martin Heidegger’s (1889-1976) concept of “dwelling” — presented in his essays “Building Dwelling Thinking” and “...poetically, Man dwells...” to the artworks under study. Doug Aitken’s Sonic Pavilion and Cristina Iglesias’ Vegetation Room are taken as key examples of how art dwells” through subjective and concrete relations in both built and natural environments

Study about xerostomia, salivary flow rate and systemic conditions of postmenopausal women

Objective: To make a quantitative evaluation of salivary flow and occurrence of xerostomia in post-menopausal women, according to thesystemic condition related by the patients. Methods: The sample was composed of 20 post-menopausal women, who were submitted to anamnesis and completely stimulated sialometry. Results: The results revealed that 50% of the women examined related the presence of xerostomia; hyposalivation was more present than normal salivary flow and low salivary flow; among the patients who related having systemic ailments, cardiovascular diseases were the most frequent, followed by depression and nervousness. Conclusion: It was concluded that xerostomia and quantitative alteration in salivary flow are common among post-menopausal women, and that ailments of a psychological nature were shown to be related to the manifestation of xerostomia

Projeto de coordenação intra-hospitalar de doação de órgãos: custo-efetividade e benefícios sociais

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the viability of a professional specialist in intra-hospital committees of organ and tissue donation for transplantation. METHODS Epidemiological, retrospective and cross-sectional study (2003-2011 and 2008-2012), which was performed using organ donation for transplants data in the state of Sao Paulo, Southeastern Brazil. Nine hospitals were evaluated (hospitals 1 to 9). Logistic regression was used to evaluate the differences in the number of brain death referrals and actual donors (dependent variables) after the professional specialist started work (independent variable) at the intra-hospital committee of organ and tissue donation for transplantation. To evaluate the hospital invoicing, the hourly wage of the doctor and registered nurse, according to the legislation of the Consolidation of Labor Laws, were calculated, as were the investment return and the time elapsed to do so. RESULTS Following the nursing specialist commencement on the committee, brain death referrals and the number of actual donors increased at hospital 2 (4.17 and 1.52, respectively). At hospital 7, the number of actual donors also increased from 0.005 to 1.54. In addition, after the nurse started working, hospital revenues increased by 190.0% (ranging 40.0% to 1.955%). The monthly cost for the nurse working 20 hours was US$397.97 while the doctor would cost US$3,526.67. The return on investment was 275% over the short term (0.36 years). CONCLUSIONS This paper showed that including a professional specialist in intra-hospital committees for organ and tissue donation for transplantation proved to be cost-effective. Further economic research in the area could contribute to the efficient public policy implementation of this organ and tissue harvesting model.OBJETIVO Avaliar a viabilidade de profissional especialista em comissões intra-hospitalares de doação de órgãos e tecidos para transplantes. MÉTODOS Estudo epidemiológico, retrospectivo e transversal (2003 a 2011 e 2008 a 2012), realizado com dados de doação de órgãos para transplantes no estado de São Paulo. Foram avaliados nove hospitais (hospitais 1 a 9). Foram avaliadas, por regressão logística, diferenças em número de notificações de morte encefálica e doadores efetivos (variáveis dependentes) após a entrada do profissional especialista (variável independente) na comissão intra-hospitalar de doação de órgãos e tecidos para transplantes. Para avaliação do faturamento hospitalar, foram calculados o salário-hora de médico e enfermeiro, conforme legislação da Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho, o retorno e o prazo do retorno do investimento. RESULTADOS Após a entrada de enfermeiro especialista na comissão, as notificações de morte encefálica e o número de doadores efetivos aumentaram no hospital 2 (4,17 e 1,52, respectivamente). No hospital 7, o número de doadores efetivos também aumentou de 0,005 para 1,54. E, após entrada de enfermeiro especialista, o faturamento hospitalar aumentou em 190,0% (variação de 40,0% a 1.955%). O custo mensal para 20 horas semanais do enfermeiro foi R$940,00 e, do médico, R$8.330,00. O retorno do investimento foi de 275%, em curto prazo (0,36 anos). CONCLUSÕES A inserção de profissional especialista nas comissões intra-hospitalares para captação de doação de órgãos e tecidos para transplantes mostra-se custo-efetiva. Novos estudos econômicos na área podem contribuir com uma política pública eficiente de implantação desse modelo de captação de órgãos e tecidos para transplantes

Using abstract interpretation to produce dependable aerospace control software

In the context of software dependability, the software veri- fication process has an important role. Formal verification of programs is an activity that can be inserted in this process to improve software reliability. This paper presents the defini- tion of an approach that employs a formal verification tech- nique based on abstract interpretation. The main goal is to apply this technique as a formal activity in the software veri- fication process to help software engineers identify programs faults. The applicability of the proposed approach is demon- strated by a case study based on embedded aerospace control software. The results obtained from its use show that abstract interpretation can contribute to software dependability.Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT

Hydrotherapy versus conventional land-based exercise for the management of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: A randomized clinical trial

Background and Purpose This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of hydrotherapy in subjects with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee compared with subjects with OA of the knee who performed land-based exercises.Subjects and Methods Sixty-four subjects with OA of the knee were randomly assigned to I of 2 groups that performed exercises for 18 weeks: a water-based exercise group and a land-based exercise group. the outcome measures included a visual analog scale (VAS) for pain in the previous week, the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), pain during gait assessed by a VAS at rest and immediately following a 50-foot (15.24-m) walk test (50FWT), walking time measured at fast and comfortable paces during the 50FWT, and the Lequesne Index. Measurements were recorded by a blinded investigator at baseline and at 9 and 18 weeks after initiating the intervention.Results the 2 groups were homogenous regarding all parameters at baseline. Reductions in pain and improvements in WOMAC and Lequesne index scores were similar between groups. Pain before and after the 50FWT decreased significantly over time in both groups. However, the water-based exercise group experienced a significantly greater decrease in pain than the land-based exercise group before and after the 50FWT at the week-18 follow-up.Discussion and Conclusion Both water-based and land-based exercises reduced knee pain and increased knee function in participants with OA of the knee. Hydrotherapy was superior to land-based exercise in relieving pain before and after walking during the last follow-up. Water-based exercises are a suitable and effective alternative for the management of OA of the knee.Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Disciplinade Reumatol, BR-04023900 São Paulo, BrazilUniv Fed Espirito Santo, Div Rheumatol, Espirito Santo, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Rheumatol Rehabil Sect, Div Rheumatol, São Paulo, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Disciplinade Reumatol, BR-04023900 São Paulo, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Rheumatol Rehabil Sect, Div Rheumatol, São Paulo, BrazilWeb of Scienc

Desenvolvimento inicial de mamacadela implantada por semeadura direta e mudas / Initial development of mamacadela implanted by direct seeding and seedlings

O presente estudo objetivou avaliar o desenvolvimento inicial de progênies de mamacadela implantadas por semeadura direta e mudas em condições de campo. O experimento para avaliação das progênies foi instalado em casa telada, por semeadura direta, em saco de polietileno. Foram semeadas as mesmas progênies em campo, em delineamento de blocos casualizados, em arranjo fatorial 20x2 (20 progênies e 2 sistemas de plantio), com quatro repetições. As mudas permaneceram em casa de vegetação até os 95 DAS (dias após a semeadura), posteriormente, foram implantadas em campo junto às plantas provenientes da semeadura direta. As variáveis analisadas foram porcentagem de emergência, altura, diâmetro do colo, número de folhas e sobrevivência. Os resultados foram submetidos à análise de variância e as médias comparadas pelo teste de Skott Knott a 5% de probabilidade, no programa estatístico R version 3.4.3. As variáveis altura e sobrevivência apresentaram interação para os fatores genótipo X ambiente, demonstrando que há variabilidade genética entre os genótipos e entre os sistemas de plantio. A porcentagem de emergência de plantas, diâmetro do colo e número de folhas não apresentaram interação significativa. A progênie 11 apresentou melhor desempenho e adaptação para todas as variáveis avaliadas. A altura, sobrevivência e diâmetro do colo são maiores em plantas provenientes da implantação de mudas, enquanto que as plantas por semeadura direta apresentam maior número de folhas. 

Do Circadian Preferences Influence the Sleep Patterns of Night Shift Drivers?

Objective: the objective of this study was to analyze the effect of individual circadian preferences of drivers with fixed night work schedules on sleep patterns. Subjects and Methods: A total of 123 professional drivers, 32 indifferent preference drivers and 91 morning preference drivers of an intermunicipality and interstate bus transportation company were evaluated. All drivers underwent polysomnographic recordings after their shifts. Furthermore, they filled out a questionnaire that contained sociodemographic and health questions. the Home and Ostberg questionnaire was used to assess the subjects' morningness-eveningness preference. Results: the mean age was 42.54 +/- 6.98 years and 82 (66.66%) of the drivers had worked for = 15 years. A significant effect on rapid eye movement (REM) was observed in the morning preference drivers. They showed an increased sleep latency and an REM sleep percentage of 5% of the total REM time. This reveals a significant effect on sleep architecture associated with work time. Conclusion: the drivers reported that morning preference had a significant effect on their sleep pattern indicating less REM sleep and longer REM sleep latency in the morning preference group. Thus, it is important to evaluate interactions between individual aspects of health and other parameters, such as sleep quality and work organizational factors, to promote night shift workers' health and well-being. (C) 2013 S. Karger AG, BaselUniversidade Federal de São PauloAssociação Fundo de Incentivo à PesquisaCentro Multidisciplinar em Sonolencia e Acidentes (CEMSA)/Fundo de Incentivo a Pesquisa (AFIP)Centro de Estudo em Psicobiologia e Exercicio (CEPE)Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)Associacao Fundo Incent Pesquisa, Ctr Multidisciplinar Sonolencia & Acidentes, São Paulo, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilUNESP, Univ Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Fillho, Assis, BrazilUniv Estadual Campinas, Fac Ciencias Aplicadas, Limeira, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilWeb of Scienc

Caracterização físico-química da polpa e da casca da pitomba brasileira (Talisia esculenta (A. St.-Hill.) Radlk)

This study aimed to evaluate the physico-chemical composition and bioactive compounds of pulp and the peel of the pitomba arising from the state of Sergipe/Brazil. The income, the physico-chemical characterization, mineral content, vitamin C and carotenoids of pulp and pitomba peel were determined. The peel presented high income (44,60% of the fruit). A significant amount of vitamin C (20,68 ± 2,93 mg/100g of fresh sample) and carotenoids (43,56 ± 2,04 μg/mL of the extract) were observed in the pulp, while the peel had a high mineral content, mainly potassium (223,00 ± 2,00 mg/100g), calcium (78,90 ± 0,40 mg/100g) and magnesium (47,50 ± 0,90 mg/100g). The constituents’ knowledge of the peel and pulp of the pitomba in natura adds value to the fruit, since it allows a better use of it, considering that the peel is discarded and only its pulp is consumed.Este estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar la composición fisicoquímica y los compuestos bioactivos de la pulpa y corteza de pitomba del estado de Sergipe / Brasil. Se determinó el rendimiento, la caracterización fisicoquímica, el contenido mineral, la vitamina C y los carotenoides de la pulpa y corteza de pitomba. La cáscara presentó un rendimiento del 44,60% de la fruta. Se observó una cantidad significativa de vitamina C (20,68 ± 2,93 mg / 100 g de muestra fresca) y carotenoides (43,56 ± 2,04 μg / ml del extracto) en la pulpa, mientras que la cáscara presentó un alto contenido de minerales, principalmente potasio (223.00 ± 2.00 mg / 100g), calcio (78.90 ± 0.40 mg / 100g) y magnesio (47.50 ± 0.90 mg / 100g). El conocimiento de los componentes de la cáscara y la pulpa de pitomba in natura contribuye a agregar valor a la fruta, ya que busca fomentar su mejor utilización, teniendo en cuenta que normalmente se descarta la cáscara, siendo solo la pulpa destinada al consumo humano.Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a composição físico-química e os compostos bioativos da polpa e da casca da pitomba provenientes do estado de Sergipe / Brasil. Foram determinados o rendimento, a caracterização físico-química, o conteúdo mineral, vitamina C e os carotenóides da polpa e da casca da pitomba. A casca apresentou um rendimento de 44,60% da fruta. Observou-se uma quantidade significativa de vitamina C (20,68 ± 2,93 mg / 100g de amostra fresca) e carotenóides (43,56 ± 2,04 μg / mL do extrato) na polpa, enquanto a casca apresentou elevado conteúdo de minerais, principalmente de potássio (223,00 ± 2,00 mg / 100g), cálcio (78,90 ± 0,40 mg / 100g) e magnésio (47,50 ± 0,90 mg / 100g). O conhecimento dos constituintes da casca e da polpa da pitomba in natura contribui para agregação de valor ao fruto, uma vez que busca incentivar o seu melhor aproveitamento, considerando que normalmente a casca é descartada, sendo apenas a polpa destinada ao consume humano

Physical and chemical characteristics of fruits from different orange canopy/rootstock combinations grown in the brazilian semiarid

The orange trees 'Pera'/lemon 'Cravo' combination has predominated in national territory, and new oranges trees canopies/rootstock combinations citrus have been availability in breeding programs to provide for productive sector. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate the physical and chemical characteristics of fruits orange trees from canopy/rootstock different combinations grown in Brazilian semiarid. The experimental design was in randomized blocks, in a factorial scheme with three canopy and four rootstock cultivars, with three replications. The orange trees used were 'Pera', 'Natal' and 'Sincorá', while for the rootstocks the lemon 'Cravo Santa Cruz', the mandarin 'Sunki' Tropical selection, and the citrandarins 'Indio' and 'Riverside'. The results obtained showed that factors acted independently in mass and diameter fruit, seeds number, juice yield, skin luminosity and pulp, chromaticity and hue angle pulp, ºBrix and acids contents. However, it was different in shell thickness, chromaticity and hue angle of the shell and SS/AT ratio. Was possible conclude that 'BRS 002 – Sincorá' presented best results for physical and chemical analysis, and lemon 'Cravo Santa Cruz' and Tangerine 'Sunki' Tropical selection influenced the canopies to the best results of the physical and chemical analysis, respectively. All combinations showed low juice yield.No Brasil, a combinação laranjeira ‘Pera’ e limoeiro ‘Cravo’ têm predominado em todo o território nacional, fazendo com que os programas de melhoramento em citros invistam em medidas para disponibilizar novas combinações ao setor produtivo. Com isso, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar as características físicas e químicas de frutos provenientes de diferentes combinações copa/porta-enxerto de laranjeiras cultivadas no semiárido brasileiro. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial com três cultivares copa e quatro porta-enxerto, com três repetições. As copas utilizadas foram a ‘Pera’, a ‘Natal’ e a ‘Sincorá’, enquanto para os porta-enxertos foram utilizados o limoeiro 'Cravo Santa Cruz', a tangerineira ‘Sunki’ seleção Tropical, e os citrandarins ‘Indio’ e ‘Riverside’. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que os fatores atuaram de forma independente na massa e diâmetro do fruto, no número de sementes, no rendimento do suco, na luminosidade da casca e da polpa, na cromaticidade e ângulo de matiz da polpa, no ºBrix e nos teores de ácidos. Entretanto, foi diferente na espessura da casca, na cromaticidade e no ângulo de matiz da casca e na relação SS/AT. Foi possível concluir que a ‘BRS 002–Sincorá’ apresentou os melhores resultados para as análises físicas e químicas, e as cultivares porta-enxerto limoeiro ‘Cravo Santa Cruz’ e Tangerineira ‘Sunki’ seleção Tropical influenciaram as copas aos melhores resultados das análises físicas e químicas, respectivamente. Todas as combinações apresentaram baixo rendimento do suco

Negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and binge eating disorder in Brazilian women: a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT This study aimed to identify changes in physical activity, sitting time, and binge eating disorder in Brazilian women during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional and retrospective study was conducted online on 150 Brazilian women adults. The prevalence of binge eating and physically inactive women increased during the COVID-19 pandemic (p = 0.05). In conclusion, the pandemic affected Brazilian women’s lifestyle and eating behavior