A relação entre a felicidade e o desejo por hospitalidade mediada pela autoimagem do turista e a imagem do seu destino

This research is justified by the need to broaden the theory about consumer behavior in tourism and the importance of improving commercial practices. The main objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between the search for happiness in the tourist experience and the desire for local hospitality, mediated by the congruence between the tourist's self-image and the destination image. A survey yielded 221 completed questionnaires. To analyze the data, a quantitative approach was used with the use of the multiple linear regression technique, and the results indicated a significant and positive relationship between the search for happiness in the tourist experience and the desire for local hospitality, mediated by the congruence of tourist self-image ( As it is seen) and image of the tourist destination. The originality of this study is to identify the self-image of the tourist and tourist destination as factors mediating the perception of local hospitality.Esta búsqueda justifica-se en la necesidad de ampliar una teoría sobre el comportamiento del consumidor en el turismo y un aumento en el desarrollo de los préstamos comerciales. O principal objetivo este estudio es una relación entre una búsqueda de la felicidad en la experiencia turística y la búsqueda por la hospitalidad local, la meditación por la congruencia entre una autoimagen de la turista y una imagen del destino. Por medio de una encuesta obteve-se 221 cuestionarios respondidos. Para la evaluación de los datos, la utilización de la cuantitativa con el uso de la técnica de la regresión múltiple lineal, los resultados indicaron la relación significativa y positiva entre la búsqueda de la felicidad en la experiencia turística y el deseo por la hospitalidad local, mediada por la congruencia de la autoimagen del turista (como se ve) y la imagen del destino turístico. Una originalidad de este estudio es identificar una autoimagen de turista y de destino mediadores de la percepción de hospitalidad local.Essa pesquisa justifica-se pela necessidade de ampliar a teoria sobre comportamento do consumidor no turismo e a importância do aprimoramento de práticas comerciais. O principal objetivo deste estudo é analisar a relação entre a busca da felicidade na experiência turística e o desejo por hospitalidade local, mediada pela congruência entre a autoimagem do turista e a imagem do destino. Por meio de uma survey obteve-se 221 questionários respondidos. Para análise dos dados, utilizou-se abordagem quantitativa com o uso da técnica de regressão linear múltipla, e os resultados indicaram relação significativa e positiva entre a busca da felicidade na experiência turística e o desejo por hospitalidade local, mediada pela congruência da autoimagem do turista (como ele se vê) e imagem do destino turístico. A originalidade deste estudo está em identificar a autoimagem do turista e destino turístico como fatores mediadores da percepção de hospitalidade local

Strategies and challenges for the circular economy: A case study in Portugal and a panorama for Brazil

8881.131605/2016-01 UID/AMB/04085/2019This article is about a case study based on the participation and contact with dynamized activities through action plans for the circular economy in Europe, specifically in Portugal. It aims to identify the main in-progress actions and the challenges for the diffusion of the circular economy in the Portuguese nation and draw a panorama for Brazil, transiting through different data sources, economic sectors and stakeholders. Through data triangulation, the investigative plan contemplated participatory observations in workshops, interviews with experts, documental analyses and means of communication. After going through data cross checking for validation, the content was aggregated to a strategic analysis matrix. As a result, it was possible to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges associated with the growth of the circular economy in Portugal, as well as to indicate directions and possibilities in the Brazilian context. It is possible to realize, for both countries, the importance of the international benchmarking for the recognition and promotion of circular economy actions, besides the necessity to revise laws aligned with the internal e external market rules, by increasing the offer of circular products and services.publishersversionpublishe

Caracterização de painéis laminados colados produzidos com taliscas de bambu (Guadua magna) nativo do Cerrado

Panels were produced with strips of bamboo (Guadua magna) in layers crossed at angles of 90° and bonded with phenol-formaldehyde or PVA based resin, glued in three and five plies. The panels were tested and the physical and mechanical properties determined. The tests were primarily related to the commercial adhesives used as well as the number of layers of bamboo used. The density ranged from 0.690 to 0.768 g.cm-3. Panels bonded with PVA resin showed low mechanical strength, with MOR between 6.7 and 7.8 MPa. Those bonded with phenol-formaldehyde adhesive showed high strength, with modulus of rupture (MOR) ranging from 55.5 to 87.0 MPa, which is excellent for boards similar to wood-based panels. Panels with phenolic resin also had reduced thickness swelling, up to 8.4%. The panels made with three layers showed higher resistance to bending than those made with five layers. © 2015, Federal University of Lavras. All rights reserved

Aneurisma micótico de tronco tíbio-fibular: a primeira manifestação de uma endocardite infecciosa

Infrapopliteal mycotic aneurysm resulting from endocarditis is rare, with only a few reported cases. We describe the case of a 28-year-old male patient who was suffering with pain and edema in the right leg. The ultrasound revealed an aneurysm of the right tibioperoneal trunk and a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The patient was admitted and developed acute congestive heart failure, being diagnosed with possible endocarditis. A pseudo-aneurysm was revealed by arteriography. Aggressive antibiotic treatment was initiated, and open surgery confirmed a mycotic pseudo-aneurysm of the tibioperoneal trunk. To our knowledge, this is the 8th case reported of an infected aneurysm in this particular location.Aneurisma micótico infra-poplíteo resultante de endocardite infecciosa é raro, com apenas alguns casos relatados. Descrevemos o caso de um paciente de 28 anos do sexo masculino que apresentou dor e edema na perna direita. A ultrassonografia demonstrou um aneurisma do tronco tíbio-fibular e trombose venosa profunda do membro inferior direito. O paciente foi internado e desenvolveu falência cardíaca aguda, sendo diagnosticado de endocardite bacteriana. Um pseudo-aneurisma foi evidenciado na arteriografia. Antibioticoterapia agressiva foi iniciada e cirurgia aberta confirmou um pseudo-aneurisma micótico do tronco tibio-fibular. Para o nosso conhecimento, este é o oitavo caso relatado de aneurisma infectado localizado especificamente nesta região

Morphology and molecular evidence support the validity of Pogonias courbina (Lacepède, 1803) (Teleostei: Sciaenidae), with a redescription and neotype designation

The family Sciaenidae comprises about 300 species. The black drum Pogonias cromis was the only valid species of the genus. Herein, Pogonias courbina Lacepède 1803 is rede-scribed based on morphological and molecular evidence and a neotype is designated. Pogonias courbina is distinguished by the following characters: the occurrence of characteristic thickening of the dorsal spines VII to XI in all specimens larger than 250 mm SL; all pterygiophores in the dorsal-fin laminar, thin; anal-fin pterygiophores slender excluded those of spines; lateral projections of gas bladder with few finger-like projections; genetic distance between both species 1%; exclusive occurrence of characters in six informative sites of COI (58 G; 214 G; 328 A; 331 A; 553C; 580 G). The method Automatic Barcode gap Discovery detected gaps in nucleotid distance congruent with the NJ, MP, and ML tree analysis. Also, advertisement calls are three times shorter in duration in P. courbina than in P. cromis. In addition, two monophyletic groups for P. cromis and P. courbina appear in trees obtained with different methodologies, emphasizing the absence of shared haplotypes. A gap of about 8000 km occurs in the distribution of both species along coastal areas of the Atlantic Ocean.Fil: Azpelicueta, María de las Mercedes. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo. Área Zoología; ArgentinaFil: Delpiani, Sergio Matías. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras; ArgentinaFil: Cione, Alberto Luis. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo. Departamento Paleontología; ArgentinaFil: Oliveira, Claudio. Universidade Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho; BrasilFil: Marceniuk, Alexandre Pires. Universidade Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho; BrasilFil: Díaz de Astarloa, Juan Martín. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras; Argentin

Anuloplastia mitral com tira de pericárdio bovino resultados de 18 anos

PURPOSE: Prosthetic annuloplasty rings are currently used in mitral reconstruction. Posterior annuloplasty with a bovine pericardial strip is a technique largely used in the Heart Institute of University of São Paulo Medical School. The purpose of the study was to analyze the late results of mitral valve repair with posterior annuloplasty using a bovine pericardial strip. METHODS: Between January 1984 and December 2002, 273 patients underwent mitral valve repair with posterior pericardial annuloplasty in the Heart Institute of University of São Paulo Medical School. One hundred and forty four (52.7%) were women and ages ranged between 1 and 76 years (38.3 ± 21.1). Rheumatic fever was present in 52.0% of the patients. Associated techniques were employed in 26.0% of the patients, and the most frequent was chordal shortening (9.2%). RESULTS: Hospital mortality was 3.3% (9 patients), with the major cause being low cardiac output (6 patients). Actuarial survival was 55.1% ± 16.8% in 18 years. During the 18-year follow-up: patients were free from the following: reoperation (59.1% ±± 13.9%, (percent +/- Standard Error), thromboembolism (97.4% ± 2.3%), hemolysis (99.2% ± 0.2%), and endocarditis (99.6% ± 1.0%). In the late follow-up period, 83.9% were classified as New York Heart Association functional class I. CONCLUSIONS: Late results with mitral valve repair with posterior annuloplasty using a bovine pericardial strip were satisfactory. The technique is feasible, reproducible, and cost effective.OBJETIVO: Anéis protéticos para anuloplastia são usados nas plásticas da valva mitral de forma rotineira. A anuloplastia posterior com tira de pericárdio bovino é uma técnica largamente utilizada no Instituto do Coração - HC - FMUSP. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar os resultados tardios da plástica da valva mitral com a utilização desta técnica na nossa instituição. MÉTODOS: Entre janeiro de 1984 e dezembro de 2002, 273 pacientes foram submetidos a plástica da valva mitral com anuloplastia posterior no Instituto do Coração. Foram excluídos os pacientes submetidos a outros procedimentos no anel posterior. Cento e quarenta e quatro (52,7%) eram do sexo feminino e a idade variou entre 1 e 76 anos (média: 38,3 ± 21,1 anos). Em 52% dos pacientes, havia história de febre reumática. Técnicas associadas para reconstrução valvar foram empregadas em 26% dos casos, sendo a mais utilizada, o encurtamento de cordas (9,2%). RESULTADOS: A mortalidade hospitalar foi de 3,3% (9 casos). A principal causa de óbito foi baixo débito cardíaco (6 pacientes). A sobrevida actuarial foi de 55,1 ± 16,8% (percent +/- Standard Error) em 18 anos, sobrevida livre de reoperação, tromboembolismo, hemólise e endocardite foram respectivamente de 59,1 ± 13,9%, 97,4 ± 2,3%, 99,2 ± 0,2%, 99,6 ± 1,0% em 18 anos. No seguimento tardio, 83,9% dos pacientes se encontravam em classe funcional I (NYHA). CONCLUSÕES: Concluímos que os resultados tardios foram satisfatórios. A técnica é fácil, reprodutível e de baixo custo

Sistema de gestión de reservas online para centros deportivos

En este mundo globalizado y moderno, investigar respecto a la necesidad del desarrollo de un sistema de reservas online para facilitar el proceso de reserva del lugar donde disfrutaremos de nuestro deporte favorito, surge al igual que cubrir cualquier necesidad haciendo uso de la tecnología. En este sentido, la presente investigación tuvo como objetivo diseñar el desarrollo de un sistema de reservas online. Se estableció como método de estudio el proceso de reserva hecho por los distintos usuarios de este tipo de servicio. La metodología aplicada incluyó las preferencias de un grupo de usuarios vinculados al uso de canchas deportivas, así como la aplicación de distintas entrevistas a dueños de estos establecimientos deportivos. En la evaluación realizada se encontraron problemas como: la deficiencia en el actual proceso de reserva que se lleva a cabo por los usuarios, déficit en el proceso de pago, así como la carencia de facilidades en dicho proceso. De la misma forma, se descubrió la basta preferencia de los usuarios por el fulbito, deporte rey en nuestro país. En la propuesta de la investigación basada en la colecta de datos, se estableció como hipótesis que un sistema de reserva de canchas deportivas online, no solo generará mayores ganancias para los dueños de estos negocios en mención, sino que también elevará la satisfacción de los usuarios recurrentes en el uso y reserva de estas canchas deportivas.In this globalized and modern world, researching about the need for the development of an system to facilitate the reservation process of the place where we will enjoy our favorite sport, this born in order to cover any need in this modern day using the technology support. In this sense, this research aimed to design the development of an online reservation system. The reservation process made by the different users of this kind of service is settled as the study method. The methodology applied, included the preferences of a group of users familiarized to the use of sports courts as well as the application of different interviews with owners of these sports establishments. In the evaluation carried out, problems were found such as: the deficiency in the current reservation process carried out by the users, deficit in the payment process, as well as the lack of facilities in said process. In the same way, the vast preference of the users for the futsal, king sport in our country. In the research proposal based on data collection, it was established as a hypothesis that not only an online sports court reservation system will generate higher profits for the owners of these businesses in question, but will also increase the satisfaction of recurring users in the use and reservation of these sports fields.Trabajo de investigació

Impact of acute exposure to air pollution on the cardiorespiratory performance of military firemen

The objective of the present study was to determine the impact of acute short-term exposure to air pollution on the cardiorespiratory performance of military fireman living and working in the city of Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil. Twenty-five healthy non-smoking firemen aged 24 to 45 years had about 1 h of exposure to low and high levels of air pollution. The tests consisted of two phases: phase A, in Bertioga, a town with low levels of air pollution, and phase B, in Cubatão, a polluted town, with a 7-day interval between phases. The volunteers remained in the cities (Bertioga/Cubatão) only for the time required to perform the tests. Cumulative load 10 ± 2 min-long exertion tests were performed on a treadmill, consisting of a 2-min stage at a load of 7 km/h, followed by increasing exertion of 1 km h-1 min-1 until the maximum individual limit. There were statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) in anaerobic threshold (AT) between Cubatão (35.04 ± 4.91 mL kg-1 min-1) and Bertioga (36.98 ± 5.62 mL kg-1 min-1; P = 0.01), in the heart rate at AT (AT HR; Cubatão 152.08 ± 14.86 bpm, Bertioga 157.44 ± 13.64 bpm; P = 0.001), and in percent maximal oxygen consumption at AT (AT%VO2max; Cubatão 64.56 ± 6.55%, Bertioga 67.40 ± 5.35%; P = 0.03). However, there were no differences in VO2max, maximal heart rate or velocity at AT (ATvel) observed in firemen between towns. The acute exposure to pollutants in Cubatão, SP, caused a significant reduction in the performance at submaximal levels of physical exertion.Polícia Militar do Estado de São Paulo Escola de Educação FísicaUniversidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Escola Paulista de Medicina Centro de Medicina da Atividade Física e do EsporteUniversidade Católica de Goiás Centro de Estudos de Enfermagem e NutriçãoUniversidade de São Paulo Faculdade de Medicina Laboratório de Poluição Atmosférica ExperimentalUniversidade de São Paulo Faculdade de Medicina Departamento de Fisiopatologia ExperimentalUniversidade de Santo Amaro Faculdade de Medicina Programa de Pediatria AmbientalUniversidade Católica de Santos Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde ColetivaUNIFESP, EPM, Centro de Medicina da Atividade Física e do EsporteSciEL

Association between phase angle, anthropometric measurements, and lipid profile in HCV-infected patients

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the associations between phase angle, anthropometric measurements, and lipid profile in patients chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus. METHODS: A total of 160 consecutive patients chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus and who received treatment at the hepatitis C outpatient unit of our hospital from April 2010 to May 2011 were prospectively evaluated. Bioelectrical impedance analysis, anthropometric measurements, and serum lipid profile analysis were performed. RESULTS: Twenty-five patients were excluded. A total of 135 patients with a mean age of 49.8¡11.4 years were studied. Among these patients, 60% were male. The phase angle and BMI means were 6.5¡0.8°and 26.5¡4.8 kg/ m2, respectively. Regarding anthropometric variables, mid-arm circumference, mid-arm muscle circumference, and arm muscle area had a positive correlation with phase angle. In contrast, when analyzing the lipid profile, only HDL was inversely correlated with phase angle. However, in multiple regression models adjusted for age and gender, only mid-arm circumference (p = 0.005), mid-arm muscle circumference (p = 0.003), and arm muscle circumference (p = 0.001) were associated with phase angle in hepatitis C virus-infected patients.CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, phase angle is positively correlated with anthropometric measures in our study. However, there is no association between phase angle and lipid profile in these patients. Our results suggest that phase angle is related to lean body mass in patients chronically infected with hepatitis C virus