Effect of temperature on the bioactive properties of bee pollen

Bee pollen is flower pollen collected by the honey bee, Apis mellifera, for the purpose of feeding its larvae in the early stages of development. lt is recognized to be a valuable apitherapeutic product with potential for medical, health and nutritional applications. The objective of this work was to compares the effect of different storage conditions in the bioactive compounds and biological properties of bee pollen

Desenvolvimento e confirmação das abordagens feministas no campo das relações internacionais contemporâneas

A I Semana Acadêmica de Relações Internacionais foi realizada em outubro de 2016, na Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana (UNILA), nas dependências do campus do Parque Tecnológico de Itaipu (PTI)O presente artigo tem por fim promover uma análise bibliográfica do das correntes feministas nas Relações Internacionais, analisando-se os principais eventos históricos e correntes teóricas que marcaram seus estudos e pesquisas, até a formação da disciplina específica dos Estudos de Segurança Internacional apresentados aqui a partir de uma abordagem crítica Feminista que irá se consolidar contemporaneamenteCentro Interdisciplinar de Integração e Relações Internacionais - CIIRI ; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Integração Contemporânea na América Latina - PPGICA

Presence and stability of B complex vitamins in bee pollen using different storage conditions

This study has the objective of evaluating the stability of B complex vitamins and its vitamers, for a period of 1 year of storage. The pollen samples were stored under room temperature (with and without light) and frozen. The vitamins were quantified by HPLC with fluorescence detection. All proposed vitamins were found in the samples and the dehydration process did not interfere in vitamin content. The variations were (dry basis): 0.59–1.09 mg/100 g (B1); 1.73–2.56 (B2); 6.43–15.34 (PP) and 0.33–0.68 (B6). After 1 year of storage, it can be stated that vitamin B1 concentration remained constant, while for the others, the concentration loss was dependent on time rather than on storage conditions. All samples were considered vitamin B2 sources. The influence of the storage time in the concentrations of vitamin B6 and PP was explained mathematically, through linear regression equations of multivariate analysis

Evaluation of FT-Raman and FTIR-ATR spectroscopy for the quality evaluation of Lavandula spp. Honey

Monofloral Lavandula spp. honey is very appreciated by consumers due to its characteristic and pleasant aroma and flavor. Given the economic importance of this type of honey, it is important to develop a rapid and non-expensive methodology that allows certifying its quality. In this context, this study aimed to compare the applicability and accuracy of FTIR-ATR and FT-Raman techniques for the quality evaluation of Lavandula spp. honey. Calibration models, with PLS regression models, were obtained for both methodologies concerning the following parameters: total acidity, reducing sugars, hidroximetilfurfural (HMF), electrical conductivity, ash, proline content, diastase activity, apparent sucrose, total flavonoids, and total phenolic contents. The calibration models had high regression coefficients, r2 (FTIR-ATR: 0.965–0.996; FT-Raman: 0.983–0.999), high ratios of performance to deviation, RPD (FTIR-ATR: 5.4–15.7; FT-Raman: 7.6–53.7), and low root mean square errors (RMSEs; FTIR-ATR: 0.005–3.0; FT-Raman: 0.004–1.02). These results corroborate the potentiality of FTIR-ATR and FT-Raman for quality evaluation and evaluation of the chemical properties of Lavandula spp. honey even though FT-Raman technique provided more accurate models.Centro de Estudos Florestais is a research unit funded by FCT (UIDB/00239/2020). Financial support is acknowledged to CIMO Research Centre, a research unit funded by FCT (project Ref.a UIDB/00690/2020) and supported by Polytechnic Institute of Bragança. Financial support for publication is acknowledged to CERNAS Research Centre, a research unit funded by FCT (project Ref.a UIDB/00681/2020) and supported by Polytechnic Institute of Viseu. The Open Access Article Processing Charges was funded by CERNAS Project (project Ref.a UIDB/00681/2020). This research was funded by the Forest Research Centre, a research unit funded by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia I. P. (FCT), Portugal (UIDB/ 00239/2020), and CIMO Research Centre, a research unit funded by FCT (FCT), Portugal (UIDB/00690/2020) and supported by Polytechnic Institute of Bragança.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Physicochemical characterization, microbiological quality and safety, and pharmacological potential of Hancornia speciosa Gomes

Hancornia speciosa Gomes is a fruit tree, commonly known as the mangaba tree, which is widespread throughout Brazil. The leaves of this plant are used in traditional medicine for medicinal purposes. Thus, the objective of this study was to perform a physicochemical characterization, identify the lipophilic antioxidants and fatty acids, and determine the microbiological quality and safety of H. speciosa leaves. In addition, the antioxidant, antimutagenic, and inhibitory activities of the ethanolic extract of H. speciosa leaves (EEHS) against enzymes related to neurodegenerative diseases, inflammation, obesity, and diabetes were investigated. Furthermore, this study aimed at assessing the in vivo effects of the EEHS on the glycemia of normoglycemic and diabetic Wistar rats. Physicochemical characterization was performed by colorimetry and gas-liquid chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID). The total number of colonies of aerobic mesophiles, molds, and yeasts was determined. The total coliforms and Escherichia coli were counted using the SimPlates kit, and sulphite-reducing Clostridium spores were quantified using the sulphite-polymyxin-sulfadiazine agar method. Salmonella spp. were detected using the 1-2 Test. The antioxidant activity of the EEHS was measured by its inhibition of 2,2′-azobis(2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride- (AAPH-) induced oxidative hemolysis of human erythrocytes. The antimutagenic activity was determined using the Ames test. The acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, tyrosinase, hyaluronidase, lipase, α-amylase, and α-glycosidase enzyme-inhibiting activities were assessed and compared with commercial controls. The in vivo effects of the EEHS were assessed using the oral glucose tolerance test in normoglycemic Wistar rats and measuring the blood glucose levels in diabetic rats. The results demonstrated physical-chemical parameters of microbiological quality and safety in the leaves of H. speciosa, as well as antioxidant and antimutagenic activities and inhibition of enzymes related to neurodegenerative diseases, inflammation, obesity, and diabetes. In in vivo assays, it was shown that the normoglycemic rats challenged with glucose overload show significantly decreased blood glucose levels when treated with the EEHS. Taken together, the results ensure the microbiological quality and safety as well as showing the contents of carotenoids and polyunsaturated fatty acids of H. speciosa leaves. Additionally, the antioxidant, antimutagenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-Alzheimer’s disease, anti-Parkinson’s disease, antiobesity, and antihyperglycemic activities of the EEHS were demonstrated.This work was supported by grants from Fundação de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento do Ensino, Ciência e Tecnologia do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul (FUNDECT), Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD), and PRODER (24.073–A, Portugal).info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

La implementación de los sistemas de salud informatizados : una revisión sistemática

Este estudo, por meio de uma revisão integrativa, analisou as evidências sobre os sistemas de informação e a utilização dos dados para a gestão do cuidado pelos profissionais de saúde. Foram identificados 17 estudos, no período de 2000 a 2013, nas bases Lilacs, SciELO e Medline. Três autores (17,6%) utilizaram os dados de sistemas para embasar a decisão clínica, seis (35,3%) para gestão, monitoramento de desempenho de serviços e planejamento de unidades de saúde. Outros seis autores (35,3%) definiram que tiveram dificuldades de usar os dados, por falta de terminologia padrão, falhas no processo que resultavam em dados inconsistentes, ou a não identificação por parte dos profissionais com aqueles indicadores em sua realidade. Dois estudos (11,8%) relataram suas experiências em informatização. Conclui-se que a área de tecnologia da informação ainda precisa de mais pesquisa, no que diz respeito à mudança de processos e experiências de informatização.This study, through an integrative review, analyzed the evidence of the information systems and the use of data for the management of care by health professionals. 17 studies were identified, from 2000 to 2013, on the databases Lilacs, SciELO and Medline. Three authors (17.6%) used the system data to support the clinical decision, six authors (35.3%) for management, monitoring services and planning of community health centers. Six authors (35.3%) pointed out difficulties to use the datadue to the lack of standard terminology, process failures resulting in inconsistent data, or the non-identification by professionals with those indicators in their reality. Two studies (11.8%) reported their experiences in informatization. It is concluded that the information technology still needs more research about the change of processes and informatization experiences.Este estúdio analizó la evidencia de los sistemas de información y del uso de datos para la gestión de la atención por los profesionales de salud. Se identificaron 17 estudios, de 2000 a 2013, en las bases Lilacs, SciELO y Medline. Tres autores (17,6%) utilizaron los datos del sistema para apoyar la toma de decisiones clínicas, seis autores (35,3%) para la gestión, los servicios de supervisión del desepeño de servicios y la planificación de zonas básicas de salud. Seis autores (35,3%) habían declarado dificultades en el uso de datos por falta de terminología estándar, por fallas en el proceso que resultaban en datos inconsistentes, o la falta de identificación entre la realidad de los profesionales y los indicadores. Dos estudios (11,8%) relataron sus experiencias con la informatización. Se concluye que la tecnología de la información necesita más investigación sobre la mudanza de los procesos y las experiencias de informatización

COVID-19: Protocol and Checklist for Nursing Care Management at Urgent Care Units

Background: The 24 h urgent care units (24 h UCU) in Brazil are the main pre-admission hospital process of the public healthcare system and constitute an intermediate modality between primary care and hospital care. These units also provide care in cases of less severity that are not considered urgent. This study aimed to create and validate the content of a graphic protocol and checklist for the nursing care management of patients with a suspicion or confirmation of infection by COVID-19 at urgent care units. Methods: A methodological study was carried out in three phases: construct of items and dimensions of the checklist; evaluation of the checklist by specialists for content validation; and construct and content validation of the graphic protocol. Results: The checklist was evaluated by nine specialists. Eight items received suggestions for changes. Items with a content validity index ≥0.83 were maintained. With regard to content validity, despite the satisfactory level of agreement, the specialists suggested some changes in the writing of eight items. The graphic protocol was evaluated by six specialists and had an overall content validity of 0.97. Conclusion: The checklist with 44 items and three dimensions (Management, Biosafety and Care) and the protocol achieved a satisfactory standard of content validity for use at 24 h urgent care units. This protocol can contribute to the standardization and guidance of nursing actions in suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 at urgent care units, ensuring safe care based on scientific evidence

CULTURA DO ESTUPRO - UMA ANÁLISE FOUCAULTIANA DAS DISCURSIVIDADES SOBRE A VIOLÊNCIA SEXUAL

A presente pesquisa traz elementos para um debate sobre as discursividades em torno do estupro, por meio da análise de discursos constitutivos que descortinam tais práticas. À luz do arcabouço teórico foucaultiano da arqueologia, procedemos a uma análise discursiva que procura compreender a constituição das subjetividades. O corpus analítico são dois enunciados postados em redes sociais, circunscritos à temática do assédio e do estupro, configurando uma profusão de discursos sobre o que conhecemos por Cultura do Estupro. Além de revisitar e atualizar os estudos foucaultianos, encaminhamos uma reflexão que seja sensível a uma efetiva educação para a transformação das relações de gênero

EDUCAÇÃO 4.0 E COMO A ENFERMAGEM SE INSERE: APLICABILIDADE DAS NOVAS TECNOLOGIAS

This descriptive critical review deals with a parallel between the Education 4.0 Industry Revolution and how they impact the care, relationship and learning of Nursing, even more in the context of Covid-19 where such changes occurred. so fast. Its core is to bring to light the analysis of industrial evolution and how it contributes to changes in the way of learning and teaching, as well as analyzing the languages ​​needed in the 4.0 revolution to teach content predominantly online. The table presented in the study facilitates the visualization of new users of technologies that are so relevant for learning and for work, in this way we help people to innovate more and more, respecting the unique characteristics in relation to the individual's learning pace.Esta revisión crítico-descriptiva trae el análisis de un paralelismo entre la Educación 4.0 y la Revolución Industrial y cómo impactan en el cuidado, la relación y el aprendizaje de enfermería, especialmente cuando se trata de un Contexto de Covid-19, donde tales cambios ocurrieron tan rápidamente. Su núcleo es sacar a la luz el análisis de la evolución industrial y cómo contribuye a los cambios en la forma de aprender y enseñar, así como analizar los idiomas necesarios en revolución 4.0 para enseñar contenidos predominantemente online. La tabla presentada en el estudio facilita la visualización de nuevos usuarios de tecnologías tan relevantes para el aprendizaje y el trabajo, ayudando así a las personas a innovar cada vez más, respetando las características únicas en relación con el ritmo de aprendizaje del individuo.A presente resenha crítico-descritiva traz a análise de um paralelo entre a Educação 4.0 e a Revolução Industrial e como elas impactam no cuidar, relacionar e aprender da Enfermagem, mais ainda em se tratando de um contexto da Covid-19, onde tais mudanças ocorreram de forma tão acelerada. Tem como cerne, trazer à luz a análise da evolução industrial e como ela contribui com as mudanças na forma de aprender e ensinar, bem como, analisar as linguagens necessárias na revolução 4.0 para lecionar conteúdos de maneira predominantemente on-line. A tabela apresentada no estudo facilita a visualização dos novos usuários das tecnologias que são tão pertinentes para o aprendizado e para o trabalho, desta forma ajudamos as pessoas a inovarem cada vez mais, respeitando as características únicas em relação ao ritmo de aprendizagem do individuo

SWOT Analysis of the Extension Project Comunidade Ativa at Tourism Course in UFMA (Brasil)

O presente trabalho objetiva estudar as forças, oportunidades, fraquezas e ameaças do Projeto de Extensão Comunidade Ativa do Curso de Turismo da Universidade Federal do Maranhão - UFMA, através da ferramenta de Análise SWOT que permite o estudo do objeto tanto interna, quanto externamente, tendo como base o ano 2011. Este estudo caracteriza-se como bibliográfico e documental, de análise descritiva e qualitativa, e também de observações em campo e entrevistas com todos os sujeitos envolvidos no referido projeto. Para tanto, torna-se necessária a discussão acerca da extensão universitária, além da coleta de dados sobre o Projeto Comunidade Ativa, viabilizando a análise dessas informações e conclusões parciais. Dessa forma, verificou-se que o Projeto Comunidade Ativa destaca-se quanto à sua proposta, fazendo com que o curso em questão e a UFMA se aproximem da comunidade local, reconhecendo sua realidade e seus problemas cotidianos. Por outro lado, se concluiu existir um entrave quanto aos investimentos no projeto, considerados irrisórios, que, por sua vez, estavam comprometendo seu desempenho, tornando-se reflexo de um planejamento pedagógico e administrativo desconexo que ainda não estava tendo a Extensão em uma concepção ampla como uma das prioridades dentro dessa universidade.This paper aims to study the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the Comunidade Ativa (Active Community) Extension Project of Tourism Course at the Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, through the SWOT analysis tool that allows the study of the object both internally and externally based on year 2011. This study is characterized as bibliographic and documentary, with descriptive and qualitative analysis, and also from field observations and interviews with all those involved in that project. Therefore, it becomes necessary to discuss about the university extension in addition to collecting data on the Comunidade Ativa Project, enabling the analysis of this information and partial conclusions. Thus, it was found that the Comunidade Ativa Project stands out on its proposal, making the course in question and UFMA have an approximation with the local community, recognizing its reality and its everyday problems. Moreover, it was concluded that there was a barrier related to the investment in the project, considered derisive, which was compromising performance of the project, making it a reflex of an unconnected pedagogical and administrative planning and it was not being, in its wide conception, a priority in this university