Black Strings in Asymptotically Safe Gravity

In this paper, we study black strings in asymptotic safety gravity (ASG) scenario. The ASG approach is introduced by implementing gravitational and cosmological running coupling constants directly in the black string metric. We calculate the Hawking temperature, entropy, and heat capacity of the improved black string metric in two cases: considering the cosmological constant fixed in some fixed point and the general case where both Newton's constant and cosmological constant are improved. For the identification of the scale moment we used an general inverse law setting $k(r)\sim 1/r^{n}$. We show that improving only the Newton's constant the problem of singularity is solved for the identifications with $n>1$. However, if the cosmological constant is also running the singularity persists in the solution. Also, we show that the ASG effects predicts the presence of a remnant mass in the final evaporation process. Besides that, a logarithmic correction is observed in the entropy. However, a running cosmological constant introduces new correction terms to the entropy beyond that. We show that the improved black string solution remains stable, as in the usual case. Phase transitions are not observed in both cases studied here.Comment: 18 pages, 9 figure

Social control in indigenous health : limits and possibilities of direct democracy

Este artigo visa refletir sobre as conquistas alcançadas nas duas últimas décadas no campo da saúde indígena, a partir da análise das resoluções e recomendações do Conselho Nacional de Saúde e da observação das atividades da Comissão Intersetorial de Saúde Indígena que o assessora. Buscamos contribuir para a compreensão da relação dos representantes dessa população com as instituições de Estado, a partir da participação nas instancias de governo garantidas pelo dito controle social. Pensamos, portanto, os limites da democracia direta via controle social, a possibilidade de ação política que contemple o diálogo interétnico e a tradução das conquistas institucionais em melhorias significativas na realidade cotidiana da atenção diferenciada nos Distritos Sanitários Especiais Indígenas. _________________________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACTThis article is a consideration about the goals attained in the field of indigenous health in the last decades, supported by the analysis of resolutions and recommendations published by the Brazilian Health National Council and by the observation of the Indigenous Health Intersectorial Commission, which assists the former. We intend to contribute to the comprehension of the relationship between the indigenous populations and State institutions through their participation in the government apparatus ensured by the so-called social control. Therefore, we examine the limits of direct democracy through social control, the possibility of political action that grants inter-ethnical dialogue, and the translation of achievements in substantial improvements in the everyday reality of the differentiated healthcare in the Special Indigenous Sanitary Districts. _________________________________________________________________________________ RESUMENEste artículo visa reflexionar sobre las conquistas alcanzadas en las últimas décadas del campo de la salud indígena, a partir del análisis de las resoluciones y recomendaciones del Consejo Nacional de Salud brasileño y de la observación de las actividades de la Comisión Intersectorial de la Salud Indígena que lo asesora. Buscamos contribuir para la comprensión de la relación de los representantes de esta población con las instituciones del Estado, a partir de la participación en las instancias de gobierno garantidas por el dicho control social. Pensamos, por lo tanto, los límites de la democracia directa vía control social, la posibilidad de acción política que contemple el diálogo interétnico y la traducción de las conquistas institucionales en mejoras significativas en la realidad cotidiana de la atención diferenciada en los Distritos Sanitarios Especiales Indígenas

Avaliação do sistema de vigilância da leishmaniose visceral humana no Brasil, 2011 - 2015

Visceral Leishmaniasis (LV) is a chronic and systemic disease, also known as kalazar, tropical splenomegaly or dundun fever, when it is untreated, can progress to death in more than 90% of cases. It is caused by a protozoan and transmitted by species of insect vectors known as phlebotomines. Considered primarily as zoonosis, it can affect man when it comes into contact with the transmission cycle of the parasite, transforming itself into an anthropozoonosis. From 2011 to 2015, 49,608 cases were reported, of which 18,323 were confirmed in the same period, with 1,258 deaths, with confirmed cases in 27 UF, evidencing the expansion of the vector in the country. The evaluation of the surveillance system (SV) aims to ensure that problems of public health importance are being monitored in an efficient and effective way, as well as to support recommendations to improve its quality, efficiency and utility. The objective of this study was to evaluate SV-LVH in Brazil, between the years of 2011 to 2015. Method: The methodology of the Guide for Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems proposed by the CDC was chosen. It comprised the description of the SV-LVH, as well as the evaluation of its performance, through qualitative, quantitative attributes and their usefulness. Results and Discussion: The results of the qualitative attributes show that the system is complex, has good data quality, and has good acceptability. Regarding quantitative attributes, it was shown to have a regular sensitivity in the collection of confirmed cases, it was opportune, with a positive predictive value that was regular, representative and stable. The system was considered useful, because it fulfilled the proposed objectives. Recommendations: Review the Visceral Leishmaniasis Surveillance and Control Manual, with emphasis on aspects of diagnosis and treatment; to carry out training courses for epidemiological surveillance technicians; to routinely disclose the results produced by the surveillance system; to carry out new studies to evaluate the sensitivity of the system; conduct a qualitative study to complement the understanding and explore other aspects not covered in this evaluation; the SV-LVH in Brazil.A Leishmaniose Visceral (LV) é uma doença crônica e sistêmica, também conhecida como, calazar, esplenomegalia tropical ou febre dundun, quando não tratada, pode evoluir para óbito em mais de 90% dos casos. É causada por um protozoário e transmitida por espécies de insetos vetores conhecidas como flebotomíneos. Considerada primariamente como zoonose, podendo acometer o homem, quando este entra em contato com o ciclo de transmissão do parasito, transformando-se em uma antropozoonose. De 2011 a 2015, foram notificados 49.608 casos, sendo 18.323 confirmados no mesmo período, com 1.258 óbitos, com casos confirmados nas 27 UF, evidenciando a expansão do vetor no país. A avaliação do sistema de vigilância (SV) visa assegurar que problemas de importância em saúde pública estejam sendo monitorados de maneira eficiente e efetiva, além de subsidiar recomendações para melhorar sua qualidade, eficiência e utilidade. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o SV-LVH no Brasil, entre os anos de 2011 a 2015. Método: Optou-se pela metodologia do Guia de Avaliação de Sistemas de Vigilância em Saúde Pública proposto pelo CDC. Compreendeu a descrição do SV-LVH, bem como a avaliação de seu desempenho, por meio de atributos qualitativos, quantitativos e sua utilidade. Resultados e Discussão: Os resultados dos atributos qualitativos evidenciam que o sistema é complexo, possui qualidade boa dos dados, e apresentou boa aceitabilidade. Em relação aos atributos quantitativos, demonstrou possuir sensibilidade regular na captação de casos confirmados, foi oportuno, com valor preditivo positivo regular, representativo e estável. O sistema foi considerado útil, por cumprir com os objetivos propostos. Recomendações: Revisar o Manual de Vigilância e Controle da Leishmaniose Visceral, com ênfase nos aspectos do diagnóstico e do tratamento; realizar cursos de aperfeiçoamento para os técnicos de vigilância epidemiológica; divulgar de forma rotineira os resultados produzidos pelo sistema de vigilância; realizar novos estudos para se avaliar a sensibilidade do sistema; realizar um estudo qualitativo para complementar o entendimento e explorar outros aspectos não abordados nesta avaliação; realizar avaliação de custo do SV-LVH no Brasil

A importância das plantas medicinais para o Povoado Folha Grossa no município de Tocantinópolis

The present work aims to research and show the importance of medicinal plants within the Folha Grossa community in the city of Tocantinópolis, from the oldest to the youngest inhabitants of the Povoado, observing the changes that have occurred to the use of natural medications over the years. After starting from the social identity of the inhabitants with the medicinal plants highlighting the importance that it has for the place, and for that it had as object of study a detailed description on each plant and for what it serves and what benefits to the people that uses each type of her, in the thick leaf settlement, also highlighting from its emergence to the present day. The applied methodology was a bibliographical research based on books on natural medicines, a unique Brazilian health system and also ethnographic research carried out through interviews with residents of the Folha Grossa community who used and used some for the health of themselves and some family member . In fact, the work even highlights that the residents who always wore had their faith over them that could be cured if they took it. The work was based on the contributions of some leading authors such as Maria Christina de Mello and Anne Gély, Júnior Cirino Corrêa and Marianne Christina Scheffer, E. Fajardo. In order to bring this contribution of how the changes and culture of a certain place changes with the passage of time, but one thing that does not stop is these sources of contribution that in the case of medicinal plants will always be alive in the lives of many residents of the Folha Grossa Village.O presente trabalho tem como objetivo pesquisar e mostrar a importância das plantas medicinais dentro da comunidade Folha Grossa no município de Tocantinópolis, desde os moradores mais antigos aos mais novos do Povoado, observando as mudanças que teve ao uso das medicações naturais ao longo dos anos. Depois partindo da identidade social dos moradores com as plantas medicinais destacando a importância que o tem para o lugar, e para isso teve como objeto de estudo uma descrição minuciosa sobre cada planta e para que serve e quais benefícios às pessoas que usa cada tipo dela, no povoado folha grossa, destacando também desde seu surgimento até os dias de hoje. A metodologia aplicada foi uma pesquisa bibliográfica baseada em livros sobre medicamentos naturais, sistema único de saúde brasileiro e também pesquisa etnográfica realizada através de entrevistas com moradores da comunidade Folha Grossa que usaram e usam algumas em prol da saúde de si e de algum membro da família. Na verdade, o trabalho destaca ainda que os moradores que sempre usava tinha sua fé sobre elas que o poderia ser curado se o tomasse. O trabalho teve como base teórica as contribuições de alguns autores principais como Maria Christina de Mello e Anne Gély, Júnior Cirino Corrêa e Marianne Christina Scheffer, E. Fajardo. Por fim de trazer essa contribuição de como as mudanças e cultura de um certo lugar muda com o passar do tempo, mas uma coisa que não deixa de acabar são essas fontes de contribuição que no caso das plantas medicinais sempre vai estar viva nas vidas de muitos moradores do Povoado Folha Grossa

Neuroprotective potential of the Amazonian fruits Euterpe oleracea Mart. and Paullinia cupana Kunth

Acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) and guarana (Paullinia cupana Kunth) are native species from the Amazon Forest that in folk medicine are used to treat several diseases due to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This review brings together findings from different studies on the potential neuroprotective effects of acai and guarana, highlighting the importance of the conservation and sustainable exploitation of the Amazon Forest. A bibliographic survey in the PubMed database retrieved indexed articles written in English that focused on the effects of acai and guarana in in vitro and in vivo models of neurodegenerative diseases. In general, treatment with either acai or guarana decreased neuroinflammation, increased antioxidant responses, ameliorated depression, and protected cells from neurotoxicity mediated by aggregated proteins. The results from these studies suggest that flavonoids, anthocyanins, and carotenoids found in both acai and guarana have therapeutic potential not only for neurodegenerative diseases, but also for depressive disorders. In addition, acai and guarana show beneficial effects in slowing down the physiological aging process. However, toxicity and efficacy studies are still needed to guide the formulation of herbal medicines from acai and guarana

Lyme disease in the state of Tocantins, Brazil: report of the first cases

AbstractLyme disease is an underdiagnosed zoonosis in Brazil. There are no cases registered in the state of Tocantins, the newest Brazilian state. The cases of three patients in contact with rural areas in three Tocantins’ districts are herein described, and the Brazilian literature is reviewed

Dos seres da palavra e do encantamento, que narrativas e que jornalismo(s)?

1º Congresso Internacional Epistemologias do Sul: perspectivas críticas - 7 a 9 de novembro de 2016, realizada pela Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana (UNILA).Aldeinha, no Kuluene e no coração da terra awue/xavante, no mato grosso. As entrevistas seguem no meio do campo, gramado. Os velhos, pintados, falam ao centro. Noutro círculo, os jovens ouvem, calados. Nas extremidades, as mulheres e crianças, que correm e riem desenfreados. De repente, Abgail rompe o cerco, quase invisível, toma o microfone e diz à câmera e todos que escutam

Use of Waste Foundry Sand (WFS) as Filler in Hot-Mixed Asphalt Concrete

The environmental issue has become a topic of relevant discussion in modern society, given the current awareness that construction inputs are finite, and a large amount of waste can be reused as a building material in engineering works. The products used in foundry industry can be non ferrous and ferrous and the residue produced by this last one is not potentially hazardous to human health. The waste foundry sand (WFS) fits this reuse and can be employed in asphalt mixtures, in partial or complete replacement of the conventional filler, i.e. Portland cement (PC). In this sense, this work analyses five asphalt mixtures, one using 100% CP (reference mixture) as filler, and the other four using WFS in proportions of 25-100%, every 25% of the total amount, in 5% (in mass) of the maximum replacement. The mixtures were physically and mechanically characterised according to the Marshall methodology and subsequently submitted to the tests of static indirect tensile strength (static ITS), resilient modulus (RM), repeated-load indirect fatigue (fatigue life) and unconfined static creep. The results of the tests showed that all mixtures with WFS residue presented physical and mechanical parameters within Brazilian standards following the Marshall methodology

Approximate Bayesian Computation Applied to Model Selection and Parameter Calibration in Cell Proliferation

Approximate Bayesian Computation is used in this work for the selection and calibration of cell proliferation models. Four competing models based on ordinary differential equations are analyzed, by using the measurements of the proliferation of DU-145 prostate cancer viable cells during seven days. The selection criterion of the ABC algorithm is based on the Euclidean distance between the model prediction and the experimental observations. The Richards Model and the Generalized Logistic Model were selected by the ABC algorithm used in this work, providing accurate estimates of the evolution of the number of viable cells. Bayes factor revealed that there was no evidence in favor of any of these two selected models

Influência das diferentes estratégias de marketing no consumo de alunos do ensino médio

Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso (graduação)—Universidade de Brasília, Faculdade de Educação Física, 2019.O presente trabalho procura mostrar as influências das diferentes estratégias de marketing no consumo de alunos do Ensino Médio. Com o avanço da tecnologia e com a expansão dos veículos de comunicação, novas técnicas de propagação de informações são criadas com o intuito de fazer com que mais pessoas conheçam algum serviço ou produto. Foram levantados dados de artigos e trabalhos técnicos-científicos desenvolvidos acerca do marketing no Ensino Médio. Os nativos digitais da Geração Z já nasceram com computador, chats, telefone celular e internet em suas mãos. Os alunos do Ensino Médio, em sua maioria, estão inseridos no contexto das redes sociais, nas quais eles passam grande parte do tempo livre navegando e interagindo. A Geração Z possui um poder aquisitivo superior as demais gerações, isso mostra que estratégias de marketing eficientes poderiam atingir este público gerando uma maior rentabilidade para as empresas e prestadoras de serviços. Conclui-se que há uma carência em métodos e técnicas que visem a elaboração de estratégias de marketing voltadas para o Ensino Médio, que compõem a Geração Z. Observou-se que há impacto sobre a influência de estratégias de marketing sobre este público, porém, não foi possível mensurar tal impacto pela falta de estudos acerca desta área.The present work tries to show the influences of the different marketing strategies on the consumption of high school students. With the advancement of technology and the expansion of communication vehicles, new information propagation techniques are created with the aim of getting more people to know about a service or product. Data from articles and technical-scientific work developed on marketing in High School were collected. The Generation Z digital natives have been born with computers, chats, cell phones and the internet in their hands. Most high school students are inserted in the context of social networks, in which they spend much of their free time browsing and interacting. Generation Z has a purchasing power superior to the other generations, this shows that efficient marketing strategies could reach this public generating a greater profitability for companies and service providers. It is concluded that there is a lack of methods and techniques aimed at the elaboration of marketing strategies aimed at the High School, which make up the Generation Z. It was observed that there is an impact on the influence of marketing strategies on this audience, it was not possible to measure such impact due to lack of studies on this area