Main dimensions that impact knowledge management and university-business-government collaboration in the Brazilian scenario

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate how certain characteristics of the university–industry– government collaboration facilitate knowledge creation and management, hence innovation focusing on particularities of the Brazilian scenario. Design/methodology/approach – As a conceptual basis, there are correlations between theories of knowledge management and the Triple Helix, a model referenced to university–industry–government cooperation. The research was conducted through a multiple case study at two National Institutes of Science and Technology (INCTs in Portuguese). Findings – The main results show the importance of participation in the INCT program, as it enables the creation of an organizational structure with the coordinator’s leadership, who directs the flow of knowledge among organizations and stimulates innovation. Originality/value – The choice of the topic is justified by the lack of studies on the identification and analyses of the main aspects of this type of collaboration in an integrated way

Elements that influence knowledge sharing in the university-industry-government collaboration Case studies in Brazil

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine the factors for an academic research project in electrical engineering to become relevant. Design/methodology/approach – As a conceptual basis, a few theories of entrepreneurial university and triple helix were correlated, seeking to determine the main critical factors and the successful criteria of an academic research project. The research was conducted through four cases of electric engineering that succeed in generating social and economic impact. Findings – When analyzing the available bibliography, it is clear that the connection among the companies, the market and the research that happens at the university is very important. Not only that, but also, according to the results, this is the key to generating revenue and impact on society. In addition, operational policies and competent leaders promoting this impact inside the universities are extremely important. Originality/value – The topic was selected because of the reduced number of articles related to the identification and analyses of the main aspects that make an academic research project relevant to the society. Furthermore, the paper is significant because it analyzes the main factors that help develop a better society and country through academic research

GESTÃO ESTRATÉGICA DA COMUNICAÇÃO NA PEQUENA EMPRESA HOTELEIRA

A gestão da comunicação organizacional é fundamental para o bom desempenho de todo tipo de organização, pois é entendida como a análise do sistema, do funcionamento e do processo de comunicação entre a organização e seus vários públicos internos e externos. O objetivo neste artigo é apresentar os resultados de pesquisa na área de Hotelaria com o propósito de analisar como a comunicação pode ser gerenciada na pequena empresa da área de Hoteleira, considerando suas especificidades. Os métodos de pesquisa empregados foram o levantamento, na primeira fase, e o estudo de caso, na segunda fase. Foram estudados 6 hotéis da região central do Estado de São Paulo. As técnicas de coleta de dados dessa fase foram entrevista semiestruturada e observação livre nas empresas visitadas. O método usado para a análise e interpretação dos dados do estudo comparativo dos casos foi baseado na análise de conteúdo. Foram feitas 9 sugestões de melhoria na gestão estratégica da comunicação organizacional na pequena empresa hoteleira

Elements that influence knowledge sharing in the university-industry-government collaboration: Case studies in Brazil

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to determine the factors for an academic research project in electrical engineering to become relevant. Design/methodology/approach - As a conceptual basis, a few theories of entrepreneurial university and triple helix were correlated, seeking to determine the main critical factors and the successful criteria of an academic research project. The research was conducted through four cases of electric engineering that succeed in generating social and economic impact. Findings - When analyzing the available bibliography, it is clear that the connection among the companies, the market and the research that happens at the university is very important. Not only that, but also, according to the results, this is the key to generating revenue and impact on society. In addition, operational policies and competent leaders promoting this impact inside the universities are extremely important. Originality/value - The topic was selected because of the reduced number of articles related to the identification and analyses of the main aspects that make an academic research project relevant to the society. Furthermore, the paper is significant because it analyzes the main factors that help develop a better society and country through academic research

O conhecimento sobre educação sexual entre adolescentes do ensino médio da rede pública e privada no município de Anápolis - GO

Adolescência é o período compreendido entre os 10 e 19 anos e caracterizada por um período de transformações físicas, emocionais e sociais. Possuem os direitos reprodutivos, que resguardam a autonomia do indivíduo de expressar livremente a sexualidade e reprodução, livre de preconceitos. Porém, a sexualidade ainda é tida como um tabu na sociedade, o que limita as práticas de educação sexual que representam uma forma de promoção de saúde que influencia práticas sexuais seguras, prevenindo questões como gravidez precoce e infecções sexualmente transmissíveis (ISTs). O estudo tem por objetivo identificar o conhecimento sobre educação sexual entre adolescentes do ensino médio da rede pública e privada no município de Anápolis - GO. Trata-se de um estudo observacional, descritivo e transversal. Será realizado no município de Anápolis (GO), utilizando como base de dados informações que serão coletadas de estudantes da rede pública e da rede privada. Os dados serão coletados com o auxílio de um questionário, o qual será impresso e distribuído aos participantes de escola pública e privada, na faixa etária entre 15 e 17 anos, no intervalo das aulas e que concordarem em participar da pesquisa. Espera-se traçar um real cenário do conhecimento dos estudantes quanto à educação sexual, com foco em seus conhecimentos em fisiologia, métodos contraceptivos e ISTs. Além disso, é esperado descrever as diferenças entre o cenário público e privado quanto à educação sexual, o que pode explicar, também, cenários epidemiológicos já conhecidos

Perfil epidemiológico da mortalidade materna por doenças hipertensivas gestacionais no Brasil e em Sergipe, de 2010-2020 / Epidemiological profile of maternal mortality from gestational hypertensive diseases in Brazil and Sergipe, 2010-2020

Introdução: As síndromes hipertensivas gestacionais (SHG) são uma das maiores causas de morbimortalidade materna. Dentre essas síndromes estão: Pré-Eclâmpsia, Eclâmpsia, Hipertensão Crônica e Síndrome HELLP. Devido à alta prevalência de óbitos por estas condições, atualizações sobre os dados clínicos e epidemiológicos são importantes para o adequado manejo destas Síndromes. Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil epidemiológico das pacientes que apresentaram óbito por SHG entre 2010 e 2020, no Brasil e no estado de Sergipe, destacando as características socioeconômicas maternas e local e momento de ocorrência das mortes, a fim de salientar os pontos de entrave no pré-natal, periparto e puerpério. Método: Trata-se de um estudo observacional e descritivo, com informações coletadas no banco de dados TabNet-DataSUS, com análise do perfil de mortes maternas por SHG, no Brasil e em Sergipe, no período de 2010-2020, usando os seguintes códigos da CID-10: O10-Hipertensão pré-existente com complicação grave no parto e puerpério; O11-Distúrbio hipertensivo pré-existente + proteinúria superposta; O14-Hipertensão gestacional sem proteinúria significativa; O15-Eclâmpsia. Os critérios avaliados foram: prevalência, etnia/raça, escolaridade, período e local da morte. Resultados: Foram registrados 3.395 óbitos no Brasil entre 2010-2020, sendo 1,65%(56 óbitos) em Sergipe, e a maioria decorrente da eclâmpsia 50,81%. As mulheres pardas representam a maioria dos óbitos por SHG(53,91%), e também em Sergipe(60,71%). Sobre o nível de escolaridade, 1.244 mortes(36,64%) ocorreram em mulheres com 8-11 anos de estudos e, em Sergipe, a maior prevalência também se apresentou nessa categoria, com 23 mortes(41,07%). Além disso, no Brasil, a mortalidade materna foi maior no puerpério (60,41%), como também  em Sergipe, onde 1,90% dos óbitos ocorreram no período puerperal. Conclusão: A prevalência de morte materna por SHG é alta no Brasil e no Estado de Sergipe. O perfil epidemiológico destas pacientes é formado por mulheres de média escolaridade, pardas e nordestinas, sendo o momento de maior prevalência os 45 dias pós-parto, e a maior frequência de óbitos em ambiente hospitalar. Em Sergipe, o perfil se assemelha ao padrão do país

Antinociceptive and Anti-Inflammatory Activity from Algae of the Genus Caulerpa

Marine natural products have been the focus of discovery for new products of chemical and pharmacological interest. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antinociceptive activity of the methanolic (ME), acetate (AE), hexanic (HE) and chloroform (CE) extracts obtained from Caulerpa mexicana, and ME, CE and HE obtained from Caulerpa sertularioides. These marine algae are found all over the world, mainly in tropical regions. Models such as the writhing test, the hot plate test and formalin-induced nociception test were used to evaluate antinociceptive activity in laboratory mice. In the writhing test, all the extracts were administered orally at a concentration of 100 mg/kg, and induced high peripheral antinociceptive activity, with a reduction in the nociception induced by acetic acid above 65%. In the hot plate test, treatment with extracts from C. sertularioides (100 mg/kg, p.o.) did not significantly increase the latency of response, although the ME, AE and HE from C. mexicana showed activity in this model. This result suggests that these extracts exhibit antinociceptive activity. In the formalin test, it was observed that ME, AE and HE obtained from C. mexicana reduced the effects of formalin in both phases. On the other hand only CE from C. sertularioides induced significant inhibition of the nociceptive response in the first phase. To better assess the potential anti-inflammatory activity of the extracts, the carrageenan-induced peritonitis test was used to test Caulerpa spp. extracts on cell migration into the peritoneal cavity. In this assay, all extracts evaluated were able to significantly inhibit leukocyte migration into the peritoneal cavity in comparison with carrageenan. These data demonstrate that extracts from Caulerpa species elicit pronounced antinociceptive and anti-inflamatory activity against several nociception models. However, pharmacological and chemical studies are continuing in order to characterize the mechanism(s) responsible for the antinociceptive action and also to identify the active principles present in the Caulerpa species

Mortality from gastrointestinal congenital anomalies at 264 hospitals in 74 low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries: a multicentre, international, prospective cohort study

Summary Background Congenital anomalies are the fifth leading cause of mortality in children younger than 5 years globally. Many gastrointestinal congenital anomalies are fatal without timely access to neonatal surgical care, but few studies have been done on these conditions in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). We compared outcomes of the seven most common gastrointestinal congenital anomalies in low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries globally, and identified factors associated with mortality. Methods We did a multicentre, international prospective cohort study of patients younger than 16 years, presenting to hospital for the first time with oesophageal atresia, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, intestinal atresia, gastroschisis, exomphalos, anorectal malformation, and Hirschsprung’s disease. Recruitment was of consecutive patients for a minimum of 1 month between October, 2018, and April, 2019. We collected data on patient demographics, clinical status, interventions, and outcomes using the REDCap platform. Patients were followed up for 30 days after primary intervention, or 30 days after admission if they did not receive an intervention. The primary outcome was all-cause, in-hospital mortality for all conditions combined and each condition individually, stratified by country income status. We did a complete case analysis. Findings We included 3849 patients with 3975 study conditions (560 with oesophageal atresia, 448 with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, 681 with intestinal atresia, 453 with gastroschisis, 325 with exomphalos, 991 with anorectal malformation, and 517 with Hirschsprung’s disease) from 264 hospitals (89 in high-income countries, 166 in middleincome countries, and nine in low-income countries) in 74 countries. Of the 3849 patients, 2231 (58·0%) were male. Median gestational age at birth was 38 weeks (IQR 36–39) and median bodyweight at presentation was 2·8 kg (2·3–3·3). Mortality among all patients was 37 (39·8%) of 93 in low-income countries, 583 (20·4%) of 2860 in middle-income countries, and 50 (5·6%) of 896 in high-income countries (p<0·0001 between all country income groups). Gastroschisis had the greatest difference in mortality between country income strata (nine [90·0%] of ten in lowincome countries, 97 [31·9%] of 304 in middle-income countries, and two [1·4%] of 139 in high-income countries; p≤0·0001 between all country income groups). Factors significantly associated with higher mortality for all patients combined included country income status (low-income vs high-income countries, risk ratio 2·78 [95% CI 1·88–4·11], p<0·0001; middle-income vs high-income countries, 2·11 [1·59–2·79], p<0·0001), sepsis at presentation (1·20 [1·04–1·40], p=0·016), higher American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score at primary intervention (ASA 4–5 vs ASA 1–2, 1·82 [1·40–2·35], p<0·0001; ASA 3 vs ASA 1–2, 1·58, [1·30–1·92], p<0·0001]), surgical safety checklist not used (1·39 [1·02–1·90], p=0·035), and ventilation or parenteral nutrition unavailable when needed (ventilation 1·96, [1·41–2·71], p=0·0001; parenteral nutrition 1·35, [1·05–1·74], p=0·018). Administration of parenteral nutrition (0·61, [0·47–0·79], p=0·0002) and use of a peripherally inserted central catheter (0·65 [0·50–0·86], p=0·0024) or percutaneous central line (0·69 [0·48–1·00], p=0·049) were associated with lower mortality. Interpretation Unacceptable differences in mortality exist for gastrointestinal congenital anomalies between lowincome, middle-income, and high-income countries. Improving access to quality neonatal surgical care in LMICs will be vital to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 of ending preventable deaths in neonates and children younger than 5 years by 2030

Strategic management of communication in small business: a comparative study of cases of hotel companies in the region\'s central state of Sao Paulo

O principal objetivo desta pesquisa é propor ações de aperfeiçoamento da gestão da comunicação organizacional na pequena empresa, visando maior eficácia estratégica. Como objetivos secundários, pretende-se: identificar as características do processo estratégico nas empresas estudadas; identificar a prática da gestão da comunicação organizacional nas empresas e seu uso no nível estratégico; analisar a influência das particularidades do setor de serviços (hoteleiro) nas características do processo estratégico e nas práticas de comunicação organizacional e analisar a influência das especificidades organizacionais da pequena empresa, nas características do processo estratégico e nas práticas de comunicação organizacional. O tema da pesquisa é gestão estratégica da comunicação organizacional, entendida como responsável por orientar toda a comunicação que é gerada na organização, como fator estratégico para o desenvolvimento organizacional. Com relação aos métodos da pesquisa, optou-se por realizá-la em duas fases. A primeira, quantitativa, teve como objetivo principal atualizar o mapeamento de todas as empresas hoteleiras da região central do Estado de São Paulo, além de analisar as principais características dessas empresas e de seus dirigentes. Na segunda fase, uma pesquisa qualitativa realizada em seis empresas, foi usado o método comparativo de casos. Para a coleta de dados, optou-se pelo uso de entrevistas e de aplicação de questionário com questões abertas e fechadas, além da observação livre. Como resultado, foram propostas nove recomendações para a melhoria da gestão estratégica da comunicação nas pequenas empresas, como unir o engajamento dos colaboradores e a construção de imagem institucional forte aos objetivos organizacionais.The aim of this study is to propose action to improve the management of organizational communication in small business, aiming at a higher strategic efficacy. As secondary objectives, it aims to identify the characteristics of the strategic process in companies studied and the practices of the organizational communication management and its use on the strategic level, as well as analyze the influence of peculiarities of services hotel sector on both the characteristics of the strategic process and the practices of organizational communication. The research theme is the strategic management of organizational communication, as being responsible for directing all the communication generated in the organization as a strategic factor for the organizational development. The research methods, were accomplished in two different aspects. The first one was quantitative and its main objective is to update the mapping of all hotel companies in São Paulo central region, as well as analyze the main characteristics of both companies and their managers. The second one was a qualitative research accomplished in six business enterprises. Then the comparative cases method was used. Interviews, questionnaires with determined and undetermined questions as well as free observation were used for the data collection. The result of this research was the indication of nine aspects to be followed for the improvement of strategic communication management in the small business. One of them is the union of both the workers and the construction of a strong institutional image of the organizational objectives