O sentido e a percepção discursiva da fotografia no contexto audiovisual contemporâneo

O artigo sintetiza uma abordagem conceitual, que busca identificar como ocorre a construção de sentido na percepção das fotografias e sua relação com o audiovisual - cinema. Para uma amplitude representativa, recorremos a dois referenciais teóricos: a semiologia, que tem como principais expoentes Roland Barthes e Jean-Marie Floch; e as tentativas de conceituação de sistemas de pensamento de Michel Foucault aplicado na obra cinematográfica de Michelangelo Antonioni - Blow up (intitulado como: Depois daquele beijo), que se não chega a constituir uma teoria, ao menos têm em comum uma influência personificada dos estudos semióticos. Diante da insuficiência destas abordagens, recorremos á complementos teóricos em áreas como a estética, artística e psicologia da percepção, criando uma identificação a partir de possibilidades de uma expressão discursiva inerente às fotografias, sem dependência a textos e outras estratégias explicitamente enunciativas

Strategy of textile design: Use of design methodology tools in the creative process

This paper is based on the study of the application of the tools of design methodology in technological textile products also called smart fabrics. The application of the design methodology in the creative process took place in a textile factory by checking the contributions to the creativity, innovation, and quality. The purpose of studying the design practices in the use of resources and methods of the textile contributes to the development of the product and also meets the needs of customers. In this context, modifications were necessary to the development tools in the creative process that may cause the best use, reduction and cost containment improving the overall quality and meeting customers’ needs. There is much talk about making products, refining and improving, but there is hardly any detailed application on how to carry it out, what parameters are used to such an achievement and what solutions are applied to the design process. The application in creative processes and product design follows parameters that are often provided by customers. The concepts that are linked to these product development processes, and the understanding of their purpose helps reveal the customers’ needs.Keywords: design methodology, creative process, textile design

Strategy of textile design: Use of design methodology tools in the creative process

This paper is based on the study of the application of the tools of design methodology in technological textile products also called smart fabrics. The application of the design methodology in the creative process took place in a textile factory by checking the contributions to the creativity, innovation, and quality. The purpose of studying the design practices in the use of resources and methods of the textile contributes to the development of the product and also meets the needs of customers. In this context, modifications were necessary to the development tools in the creative process that may cause the best use, reduction and cost containment improving the overall quality and meeting customers’ needs. There is much talk about making products, refining and improving, but there is hardly any detailed application on how to carry it out, what parameters are used to such an achievement and what solutions are applied to the design process. The application in creative processes and product design follows parameters that are often provided by customers. The concepts that are linked to these product development processes, and the understanding of their purpose helps reveal the customers’ needs.Keywords: design methodology, creative process, textile design

Maternal outcomes and risk factors for COVID-19 severity among pregnant women.

Pregnant women may be at higher risk of severe complications associated with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which may lead to obstetrical complications. We performed a case control study comparing pregnant women with severe coronavirus disease 19 (cases) to pregnant women with a milder form (controls) enrolled in the COVI-Preg international registry cohort between March 24 and July 26, 2020. Risk factors for severity, obstetrical and immediate neonatal outcomes were assessed. A total of 926 pregnant women with a positive test for SARS-CoV-2 were included, among which 92 (9.9%) presented with severe COVID-19 disease. Risk factors for severe maternal outcomes were pulmonary comorbidities [aOR 4.3, 95% CI 1.9-9.5], hypertensive disorders [aOR 2.7, 95% CI 1.0-7.0] and diabetes [aOR2.2, 95% CI 1.1-4.5]. Pregnant women with severe maternal outcomes were at higher risk of caesarean section [70.7% (n = 53/75)], preterm delivery [62.7% (n = 32/51)] and newborns requiring admission to the neonatal intensive care unit [41.3% (n = 31/75)]. In this study, several risk factors for developing severe complications of SARS-CoV-2 infection among pregnant women were identified including pulmonary comorbidities, hypertensive disorders and diabetes. Obstetrical and neonatal outcomes appear to be influenced by the severity of maternal disease

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

The implementation of the Quality Management System in a small textile industry

Na última década fenômenos advindos da globalização, dos avanços tecnológicos e de transporte que provocaram mudanças nas operações, nos processos e em gestão impulsionando as indústrias procuram ferramentas de melhoria continua e qualidade. Como resposta surge processos e ferramentas da qualidade no sistema produtivo da empresa introduzindo métodos e estratégias que possibilitem desenvolver essas atividades. Dentro desse contexto é necessário desenvolver um planejamento de melhoria, sugerindo correções e assessorando as tomadas de decisões. Mas, como a empresa Têxtil de pequeno porte pode garantir um sistema de gestão compatível com suas necessidades de controle, utilizando-se de politicas e práticas que assegurarem a qualidade dos produtos? O objetivo da pesquisa é identificar práticas adequadas para implantar um sistema de gestão da qualidade e de usar ferramentas para garantir a melhoria dos processos têxteis, sugerindo novas estratégias metodológicas que contribuam para auxiliar o desenvolvimento em empresas de pequeno porte. Para verificar se os controles da empresa dão suporte para a implantação do sistema de gestão da qualidade foi efetuada avaliação, analisee acompanhamento em todos os setores.In the last decade phenomena arising from globalization, technological advances and transport that caused changes in operations, processes and management tools boosting industries seeking continuous improvement and quality. In response emerges processes and quality tools in the production system of the company introducing methods and develop strategies that enable these activities. Within this context it is necessary to develop a plan for improvement, suggesting corrections and assisting decision making. But as the company Textiles small can ensure a management system compatible with their needs for control, using the policies and practices that ensure the quality of products? The objective of the research is to identify appropriate practices for deploying a system of quality management and use of tools to ensure the improvement of textile processes, suggesting new methodological strategies that contribute to aid development in small businesses. To verify that the controls of the company to support the implementation of quality management system was conducted assessment, analysis and monitoring in all sectors

Project metodology applyed to smart fabrics

The article presents the combined use of three design methodologies applied to design of a textile product. Article methodologies: axiomatic design, the morphologic features and FAST diagram are used to design a technological fabric treated for issuing infrared radiation2171