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Starting from a movement of attraction and repulsion between the ideas of Mário de Andrade and Walter Benjamin on cinema, in this paper are presented simultaneities in the reflection of both authors on the new art. With this aim, it develops a reflected reading of Mario's essays of the 1920s, contrasting with the Benjaminian discussion of the following decade. Although conceptually about Art as Photography the author are not in agreement each other --about a new aesthetic sensitivity that is established in modernity where the image begins to place itself as an aesthetic foundation even in non-cinematographic--, Benjamin's analytical hypothesis may sustain a reading of a novel like Macunaíma, by Mario. Then, the paper discusses the tension in the Brazilian essayist and novelist Oeuvre, paying attention to how Art as Photography stands as power in its own aesthetics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Heart diseases are potentially fatal pathologies considered a risk factor for anxiety disorders. This paper aims to present a systematic literature review on anxiety in cardiology. Five databases were selected: SciElo, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and PubMed. The descriptors "cardiologia" and "ansiedade" and their equivalents in English, "anxiety" and "cardiology" were used. The inclusion criteria were papers published in Portuguese, English, or Spanish between 2017 and 2021. Twenty-six studies were selected, and four topics stood out: socio-demographic profile; anxiety and cardiac rehabilitation; anxiety-related risk and protective factors; and anxiety and depression. The results indicate that healthy anxiety levels play a protective role in promoting patient self-care. However, maladaptive anxiety levels hinder patients from coping with the disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to understand the territorialization of industrial poultry farming and the changes in the work of the poultry activity and the integration program of the agribusiness Nutriza Agroindustrial de Alimentos SA/Friato Alimentos, in Pires do Rio (GO). The study shows the reorganization of space from the implementation of the aforementioned agroindustry and the integration system as a lever for this production process, incorporated into new technologies and the reorganization of work. The new configurations of productive restructuring in poultry farming in the town were discussed, as well as the producer and agribusiness relations and the possibilities of restructuring this program for the integration of poultry producers. The methodological path of the research is qualitative, consisting of the following steps: theoretical, documental, and field research. Semi-structured interviews were carried out for data collection. The illustrations used in this paper were: photos and maps. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a theoretical reflection on the fundamentals of using financial profitability as a performance indicator and on the contribution of state-owned enterprises to social wellbeing. In specific terms, it is intended to provide greater familiarity with academic discussions on the subject, to understand the limitations of transposing performance metrics of enterprises that pursue the greatest possible financial return for their shareholders, in measuring the performance of state-owned enterprises that in addition to pursuing economic objectives, they also pursue social, political and even national security objectives. The central question of the research is: does greater financial profitability reflect a good performance and contribution of state-owned enterprises to social well-being? In the search for the answer to the research question, a qualitative study was carried out through technical procedures of bibliographic research with a focus on critical content analysis. The conclusion of the research is that a high financial return does not always represent an efficient use of public resources and, therefore, a good performance of state-owned enterprises. Government policies, including those on setting and reviewing prices, the monopolistic nature in which some public companies operate can camouflage operational inefficiencies by companies, with high economic and social costs that are borne by the citizen. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, I present the results of ethnographic research that analyzes the social effects on peasant communities (dedicated to working the land and fishing in the river) due to the delivery of compensation and the carrying out of works for the installation of the hydroelectric dam "El Quimbo", located in the inter-Andean valleys of the Upper Magdalena River basin, in Huila, Colombia. Those lands were flooded in 2015, and affected people received different treatments that changed their relationships with the land, the river and their communities. Thus, the theoretical contribution of the article lies in the dialogue between ecological economics and economic anthropology, hence I describe the effects of restricting to a value paid in cash or measured in productivity regarding the social value of the elements present in the territory (land, river, forest) and community relations. Methodologically, six standard-situations were constructed inductively based on interviews and conversations collected in fieldwork that covered various moments between 2010 and 2021. The six standard-situations evince the effects on the social positions of affected groups: some partially reproduced their relations with the land; some began a situation of new subordination; and others were expropriated from the reproduction of their previous social relations. I complemented the article with secondary sources based on a review of archives, newspapers, and public documents of the company and the social movement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aimed to map the studies published in journals on occupational stress in the Brazilian public security forces in the period between 2018 - 2023, highlighting the stressors, the consequences of stress and the actions taken to prevent it. For this purpose, a bibliometric and systematic review was carried out, using the ProKnow-C method, considering the articles published in the Spell and Scielo databases of the studied period. The results demonstrated the concentration of studies published in the South, Southeast and Midwest regions. The main stressors identified were pressure, high workload, accumulation of functions, low pay, lack of autonomy, discrimination and favoritism in the workplace. The consequences of stress include physical and psychological impairment, reduced quality of life and burnout. Some of the preventive actions are increasing rest time between shifts and psychological monitoring and treatment. Despite the results, it is concluded that stress in public security forces is still little investigated in Brazil, both by academia and by the police institutions themselves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Longitudinal patellar fractures are uncommon in veterinary orthopedics routine. These fractures directly affect pelvic limb movements and can result in joint incongruity and potentially degenerative joint disease. Surgical repair is necessary to preserve the quadriceps extensor mechanism and reduce possible complications. This paper describes the clinical status of a cat suffering from a longitudinal patellar fracture, the surgical procedure used to repair and stabilize the bone, and the postoperative outcomes during the animal's different healing phases. Case: One cat with a longitudinal patellar fracture of the left pelvic limb was treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The patient was diagnosed based on physical and radiographic examinations of the affected pelvic limb. Under anesthesia, the patella was subjected to osteosynthesis using cerclage wire and to trochlear sulcoplasty to prevent luxation. The veterinarian recommended postoperative rest and basic care involving hygiene of the surgical wound. After 60 days, the cat was brought back to the hospital for radiographic reassessment to verify the osseous consolidation of the patella. The X-ray exam revealed non-consolidation of the bone fragments, despite the cemented implant and the proper joining of the fragments. However, although the fracture did not consolidate, the animal exhibited clinical improvement of its lameness. Discussion: Longitudinal fractures are rare and the literature contains few reports about them. It is believed that cats are more likely to present longitudinal fractures after direct blows that cause compression of the patella over the trochlear groove, since the patella in this species is relatively wider and smoother than that of dogs. The literature still lacks a clear description of the causal mechanism of longitudinal fractures; however, but the main causes may vary according to the clinical presentation. The choice of the best method to treat patellar fractures still poses a challenge, since several methods have been described, depending on how the fracture presents. Regardless of the choice of treatment, the techniques for surgical repair of patellar fractures must involve the following steps: the fracture must be reduced, the fragments kept in apposition until the fracture closes, the soft tissues are healed, and the knee function restored. The cat's patellar fracture was repaired with cerclage wire to restore its anatomical normality, reducing the fracture and stabilizing the bone fragments in order to immobilize them and ensure proper better bone healing. Maintenance and approximation of the lateral fragment of the longitudinal fracture, in conjunction with sulcoplasty, were proposed to ensure greater contact between the patella and the trochlear groove, thereby reducing the possibility of luxation. Despite the non-consolidation of the fracture, the fragment remained intact and immobile, and no post-surgical complications were reported. This confirmed the success of the technique employed to bring together the patellar fragments of the lateral longitudinal fracture, even in the absence of bone callus formation. Moreover, the technique proved to be simple and resulted in complete joint stability after 60 days. This is therefore an important tool for patellar fractures, whose lateral longitudinal fragment was retained, allowing for correct approximation and fragment immobilization, without the need for excision by partial patellectomy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Transmissible venereal tumour (TVT), also called Sticker Tumour, is a round cell tumour whose transmission occurs mainly through sexual contact between animals or direct transplantation of the neoplastic cell through licking or through direct contact with the lesioned area. TVT is the most common tumor found in stray dogs and predominantly affects the genital area and, in case of bitches, occurs in the vagina and foreskin, as well as the oral and nasal cavities. Intracavitary TVT is rarely reported. The aim of this paper is to report a case of an old neutered bitch affected by vaginal and intracavitary TVT, treated at the Veterinary School Clinic (CVE) of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Curitibanos campus, Brazil. Case: An approximately 10-year-old mixed breed bitch, weighing 18,5 kg and, neutered 2 years previously at the same institution, was brought by her owner, who reported dyskinesia, constipation, and serosanguinous vaginal discharge for a few weeks. Physical examination showed a row of 4 smooth, round masses with a soft consistency ranging from 1 to 2 cm at the bottom of the vaginal roof. The patient was referred for an ultrasound (US) and a vaginal swab was taken for cytological examination, whose result demonstrated TVT. The result of the US scan showed a heterogeneously shaped structure, with a more hypoechogenic center in relation to the periphery and irregular contours, measuring around 2.63 x 6.10 cm, in the uterine topography caudally to the bladder. Exploratory laparotomy was performed with total removal of the mass, which was surrounding the proximal urethra, and the material was sent for histological and cytological analysis, whose both results indicated TVT. Chemotherapy was then initiated, with 6 intravenous administrations of vincristine (0.5 mg/m2) with an interval of 15 days between each administration. The animal underwent a total of 6 chemotherapy sessions, without complete improvement of the vaginal tumours. A 2nd chemotherapy protocol based on doxorubicin was suggested, which was not accepted by the owner. Three months after the end of the original chemotherapy protocol, the patient was assessed again and it was found that there had been no progression of the vaginal masses on vaginal palpation and no signs of recurrence of the intracavitary mass on ultrasound. Discussion: TVT is a venereal tumor that affects almost 100% of non-neutered animals, males and females. In the case of bitches, the most common sites are the vagina (53%), vulva (13%) and extragenital areas (14%). This animal had no intracavitary mass at the time of her castration 2 years earlier. At the time of diagnosis, she had the extragenital form of the tumor, consisting of an intra-abdominal mass, in addition to the genital masses in the vaginal roof. The chemotherapy drug vincristine is the drug of choice for the treatment of transmissible venereal tumors, due to its high efficacy associated with 4 to 6 sessions. However, in this case, there was no total improvement, so it was classified as a case of proven pharmacological resistance as the chemotherapy was ineffective for the complete regression of the tumor. It was therefore concluded that the occurrence of intracavitary TVTs, although rare, warrants a thorough physical examination combined with diagnostic tools such as ultrasound and histology, even in castrated old patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, I consider a hermeneutic hypothesis regarding Platonic exegesis in order to show that it presents an original response to the problem posed by the critique of the middle-period dialogues in the so-called late dialogues After commenting on some difficulties of Platonic interpretation (section I) and on the existence of different hermeneutic paradigms for interpreting the dialogues, I present the basanistic hypothesis with the aid of two passages from Plato’s Republic. Next, I analyze some of its advantages (section III) and problems (section IV). In the conclusion (section V), I argue for the efficiency of this innovative approach as a tool for reading and interpreting the Dialogues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that Péri Archôn by Damascius simultaneously represents, beyond the intention of the author, the implosion of neoplatonic metaphysics and the most thorough and wrenching attempt to keep it alive and to assert the systematic explanation of reality. In this line, the text is driven by a double movement: on the one hand, postulating the uncoordinated Absolute (the Ineffable) and, on the other hand, postulating some kind of coordination with the whole of reality. Based on a comparison with some of E. Lévinas’ theses, I will argue that Damascius, endowed with a consciousness surpassing that of his predecessors, perceived the danger of postulating the Ineffable as absolutely uncoordinated and unrelated: it leads to the radical unfoundation of reality. To avoid this, Damascius had to retrace his steps and relate the Ineffable in some way. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aimed to present an analysis of public policies and the universal supply of drinking water in the municipality of Itaituba, in the state of Pará, Brazil. The methodology used was exploratory research, made possible through a bibliographic survey and interviews. In 2017, information from IBGE indicated that 46.53% of households in Itaituba were served with treated water supply services by the state (COSANPA) and municipal (CASITA) agencies. The survey found that 4,140 homes are supplied by CASITA, with untreated water. It was concluded that, in the municipality of Itaituba, public policies are still at a much lower level of execution, estimating that around 50% of the households in Itaituba do not receive drinking water from either agency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The personal development methodology, coaching, is gaining more and more ground in the corporate environment, especially among professionals who want to make changes to achieve their professional goals. This study carried out coaching sessions with graduating students on the Executive Secretarial course at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), with the aim of boosting their academic results in terms of preparing the Course Conclusion Paper (TCC). The methodological procedures were based on bibliographical research, action research under a qualitative approach, using content analysis for the data collected. In general, the results showed that the students had concerns about their perceptions of their behavioral performance during the development of the CBT. It can be concluded that, after the sessions, there was a change in the behavior of these students, since the coaching process motivated them to develop a better-quality Capstone and to meet the deadlines set by the coordinators, going on to the defense, in which they were all approved. This technique is therefore considered to be an innovative strategy that contributes to reducing retention rates at the university. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Digital education has become increasingly diverse and consistent, from formal education to the production of educational content on social networks. In these practices, teaching-learning materials have gained prominence, among which we highlight digital educational resources - or open educational resources (OERs). On the other hand, the discussion about discourse genres has become relevant and has experienced new developments. Thus, considering the contemporary importance of OERs in education and their textual and discursive complexity, the present paper has as its aim to discuss their characterization within the framework of discourse genres, more specifically their constitution as a genre or hypergenre. To this end, theoretical concepts from the field of education and technology are mobilized, such as Castro Filho et al (2008), Santos (2013) Santana, Rossini and Pretto (2012), and from text and discourse studies, such as Marcuschi (2008), Távora (2008), Bonini (2011) and Bakhtin (2011). The examples used for analysis are open educational resources produced under the EPTrilhas Project, developed by the XXX in partnership with the Ministry of Education's Department of Professional and Technological Education (SETEC). This analysis has showed, based on the characteristics of the genre, media and support, that multimodal OERs in virtual support have characteristics that identify them as hypermedia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper discusses the relation producer/media/receiver from the viewpoint of intermedial studies. It starts by presenting an overview of the role of the reader in the context of exclusively verbal texts, in general, and literary texts, in particular. The hypothesis is that mediatic configurations comprising different modals require a multireceiver apt to perform sophisticated cognitive process at the moment of midiality. The argument is illustrated by the analysis of the production and reception dynamics of visual works, namely paintings by Édouard Manet and Salman Toor. The theoretical framework is provided by the works of Vincent Jouve (2002), Wolfgang Iser (1996) and Umberto Eco (1984, 2018) on reading; and by the works Claude Paul (2015), Irina Rajewsky (2012), Lars Elleström (2017, 2019, 2021) on intermedial studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Language teaching allows teachers to give students the chance to occupy spaces in different spheres. Some learn a language for personal tastes, others for professional reasons. When we learn another language, in addition to the linguistic aspects, we get to know cultural nuances and the way a society conceives the world based on its experiences and formulates its vision according to social identification. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to present and discuss the use of idiomatic expressions for teaching Portuguese to Spanish speakers, as well as contrasting them with expressions in the Spanish language. We believe that phraseology, which is the combination of words with a degree of idiomaticity, contributes to the communication of interlocutors (CORPAS-PASTOR, 1996; ZULUAGA, 2003; XATARA, 2013; ORTIZ ALVAREZ, 2014; MONTEIRO-PLANTIN, 2014). In this way, we show Brazilian Portuguese expressions that are used in everyday communication and that can be used in teaching Portuguese to natural Spanish speakers. Making use of phraseological elements in foreign/additional language classes can be a challenge for teachers who are already accustomed to the way they are taught. However, we would like to point out that teaching Portuguese as a mother tongue (PLM) is different from teaching it as a foreign/additional language (PLE), and seeking training is necessary in order to incorporate elements that are widespread in the culture and language in which the learners are inserted, since they contribute to their mastery of the language. In this way, we conclude that using idiomatic phraseology in the classroom is a support for teachers, since language and culture are inseparable, and presenting elements such as jargon, slang, proverbs, among others, enriches language learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present paper seeks to analyze some of the subjects addressed by Historiography concerning the English, Spanish and Portuguese Americas, mainly about the national state construction theme and the different conceptions of liberalism and federalism around the Americas. Based on this, our spatial-temporal selection will focus on the independency processes (also called by Historiography as "revolutions") occurred in the United States of America, in the Hispanic America and, eventually, in Brazil, between the 18th and the 19th centuries, from a fundamental bibliography point of view of the subject here discussed. Hence, we will be able to analyze, comparatively, these movements in America and comprehend which were their similarities and differences concerning their liberals and federals ideals, as well as raise possible questions about the concepts used by the examined authors, who, according to the different scenarios, project visions about the American space. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper we problematize the determinants that configure the current Brazilian policy on drugs as a strategic device for the reproduction of institutional and structural racism, a system that shapes and particularizes the racial issue in the country, having as one of its main expressions the incarceration and mass genocide of black people. To this end, we analyzed the binomial functioning of prohibitionism-racism in the context of the “drug issue” based on historical aspects and current data on incarceration in Brazil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This conceptual and reflective paper begins by emphasising that the assessment of suicide risk requires theoretical knowledge in suicidology, and that suicidal behaviour is not a linear phenomenon. Next, the concept of unacceptable loss thresholds is discussed. The following topic highlights the need for an adequate education and training for psychologists, given the difficulty in assessing risk, and discusses the alert signs for suicidal behaviour. The following one focuses specifically on clinical risk assessment situations, emphasizing that suicidal ideation and risk are extremely volatile, so the assessment should not be done at an isolated moment in time. Various types of suicide risk assessment instruments are then analysed: assessment scales, checklists and risk indicators, as well as self-report instruments. Then we refer to the scarcity of this type of instrument in Portugal and describe some instruments available in our country. Finally, a dichotomy is discussed: implicit/indirect methods versus direct/self-report methods and a brief clinical note is presented. It is concluded that it is useful to use several types of methods, but also that a “strict” assessment of risk factors is insufficient and that risk assessment should be carried out at several levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to estimate the scale and shape parameters of the Weibull Probability Density Function (PDF) to analyze the wind distribution in the city of Macaé, RJ. The wind study covered the meteorological stations in the following locations: Glória, Estrada de Morro Grande, Miramar, Mirante da Lagoa, Parque Aeroporto, and Trapiche, considering different seasons of the year from autumn 2021 to summer 2022. After performing statistical analyses on the databases, the coefficients of the PDF were optimized to better fit the histograms columns, plotted individually for each region. Additionally, the research evaluated the seasonal behavior of each area. As a result, it was inferred which urban applications of wind resource exploitation can be recommended for each locality, based, among other factors, on the estimated wind power developed for an average wind turbine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper analyzes the representations of memory about the city of Picos-PI, in the 1980s and 1990s. It focuses the discussions on the issue of work, as well as on the spaces of sociability and leisure in the city. It is based on oral sources, with reports of elderly residents of the city and bibliographic studies on the history of the city. It makes use of the methodology of Oral History, where the analysis of the data obtained in the interviews was carried out through the crossing and interpretation of the convergent information, mentioned by the interviewees, with a view to achieving the objectives established for this research. The theoretical reflections on the concepts of city, work, elderly and memory are based on dialogue, respectively, with Pesavento (2007), Silva (2006), Camarano (2004) and Bosi (2006), among others. The work pointed out several aspects of work in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as the main places of sociability and leisure in the city. He also highlighted the continuation of the work in the "third age" as a contribution to active and healthy aging, enriching the collective experience of the city and strengthening social ties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper starts gathering historical evidence related to eventual regulation/deregulation cycles in the two first decades of the XXth and XXIth centuries. Following, an analysis on the passageway of the Medieval Man to a Liberal Man in Europe, and on the economic and political features of the Classical Liberalism in its path to Neoliberalism. Later on, a search for answers to the recent disarrangements and authoritarian trends in the world. Many critics were made to Neoliberalism as well as speculations on the future of this system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Are men more inclined to assume risks than women? The answer to this question is immediately relevant to various economic issues, including human behavior concerning medical remedies and procedures consumption. This paper aims to identify the perceived benefits of the consumption of medications centered on pharmaceutical risk assessment. Originality/value: The literature documents that risks and benefits can be considered the main trade-offs in consumer decision-making, including the pharmaceutical industry. It is a current theme with a high potential for social impact due to the many identified cases of Covid-19. In developing countries, most medication is used by self-medicating individuals, as access to health care can be insufficient. Self-medication is a potentially greater problem, as in this case, medication usage often follows advice from friends, relatives, and neighbors. Yet, there is little empirical evidence regarding this problem in the context of emerging countries. Design/methodology/approach: A survey of over 1,000 subjects using an extended regression model (ERM) in one of the biggest countries in the world, Brazil. Findings: The results reported that women perceive more risks and benefits from medication usage and medical procedures. The perception of the benefits of medications can be explained by the following dimensions: risk (personal injury, risk alertness, and risk awareness), gender, regular usage, and the benefits of medical procedures. Regarding risk dimensions, the lower the perceptions of personal injury and the higher the perceptions of risk alertness and risk awareness, the greater the perceived benefits of medication usage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article aims to analyze the Turkish foreign policy towards the African continent in the 21st century. With the end of the Cold War and the world order centered on a bipolar logic, Turkey has had greater autonomy to manage its international relations, maintaining a more active foreign policy by expanding its economic, diplomatic, and security affairs beyond the West. In this context, under the leadership of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), the African continent has come to occupy an increasingly prominent place in Turkish foreign relations. Thus, since the early 2000s, there has been a substantial increase in Turkey's presence on the continent, characterized, among other aspects, by the intensification of bilateral trade flows, the expansion of the diplomatic network on the continent, its participation in the mediation of conflicts and the offer of humanitarian assistance to African actors. In this context, and based on the literature on Middle Powers and Regional Powers, this paper discusses the intensification of Turkey's ties with African countries since the beginning of the 21st century, comprehending it as part of a broader international projection strategy. To this end, the study adopts a hermeneutic approach, relying on the literature review on Turkish-African relations and the analysis, supported by quantitative data, of the developments of these relations in the political, economic, and security axes throughout the period in question. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]