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Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar e discutir, a partir da carga global de doenças, as vulnerabilidades e violações de direitos humanos sob a perspectiva da saúde como um direito. Para alcançar esse objetivo, foi realizada uma revisão integrativa, visando responder como a carga global de doenças influencia os fatores de vulnerabilidade individual, social e programática, bem como as violações de direitos humanos no acesso à saúde da população brasileira. Dos 428 artigos encontrados, 119 foram incluídos nesta revisão. O texto acrescenta análises e reflexões sobre as camadas interconectadas entre os indivíduos, suas redes de participação social e as instituições que deveriam protegê-los, mas que, por vezes, acentuam as desigualdades de acesso e desamparo. Sob essa perspectiva, a bioética se apresenta como uma ponte possível para compreender as estruturas que expõem os indivíduos, os profissionais de saúde, a coletividade e as instituições às vulnerabilidades no acesso à saúde.

Abstract Background The effectiveness of dengue control interventions depends on an effective integrated surveillance system that involves analysis of multiple variables associated with the natural history and transmission dynamics of this arbovirus. Entomological indicators associated with other biotic and abiotic parameters can assertively characterize the spatiotemporal trends related to dengue transmission risk. However, the unpredictability of the non-linear nature of the data, as well as the uncertainty and subjectivity inherent in biological data are often neglected in conventional models. Methods As an alternative for analyzing dengue-related data, we devised a fuzzy-logic approach to test ensembles of these indicators across categories, which align with the concept of degrees of truth to characterize the success of dengue transmission by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in an endemic city in Brazil. We used locally gathered entomological, demographic, environmental and epidemiological data as input sources using freely available data on digital platforms. The outcome variable, risk of transmission, was aggregated into three categories: low, medium, and high. Spatial data was georeferenced and the defuzzified values were interpolated to create a map, translating our findings to local public health managers and decision-makers to direct further vector control interventions. Results The classification of low, medium, and high transmission risk areas followed a seasonal trend expected for dengue occurrence in the region. The fuzzy approach captured the 2020 outbreak, when only 14.06% of the areas were classified as low risk. The classification of transmission risk based on the fuzzy system revealed effective in predicting an increase in dengue transmission, since more than 75% of high-risk areas had an increase in dengue incidence within the following 15 days. Conclusions Our study demonstrated the ability of fuzzy logic to characterize the city’s spatiotemporal heterogeneity in relation to areas at high risk of dengue transmission, suggesting it can be considered as part of an integrated surveillance system to support timely decision-making.

The influence of polyacrylamide and multi-wall carbon nanotubes as binders for the granulation process for iron ore sintering was investigated in conditions of high proportions of ultrafine (< 0.150 mm). The binders were added to the sintering mixtures composed of 20 and 40 wt.% pellet feed and then subjected to granulation tests in an HPS laboratory scale route. The granules obtained were analyzed by particle size, shatter test (degradation), and cold permeability after granulation, degradation, and drying. A decrease in the granules’ size with the addition of polyacrylamide was observed due to decreased granulation efficiency, leading to low cold permeability of the granules. Adding nanotubes dispersed in burnt lime resulted in the improvement of the granulation process, presenting larger, more resistant and more permeable (before/after degradation) granules. After drying, the bed permeability of granules produced using polyacrylamide or nanotubes decreased significantly, pointing to low performance in the sintering dry zone.

Este artigo discute a confluência entre os tempos de lazer e trabalho em uma unidade prisional a partir de uma pesquisa de campo realizada na Penitenciária Professor Jason Soares Albergaria, situada no município de São Joaquim de Bicas/MG. O objetivo do trabalho foi descrever e analisar as possibilidades de lazer por mulheres trans em contexto de privação de liberdade, como são realizadas e organizadas as atividades e como os espaços são apropriados por elas. O estudo baseou-se na combinação entre pesquisas bibliográfica e de campo, realizada na unidade prisional, com emprego da observação direta, oportunidade em que foi possível conhecer os espaços e visualizar as interações sociais que nela ocorriam. Em seguida, realizou-se grupos focais buscando nas conversas extrair das participantes os sentidos que atribuem ao lazer, suas demandas nessa área, impactos e carências. Observou-se que certas atividades, ora são percebidas como tempo de lazer, ora reivindicadas como tempo de trabalho. Em uma unidade prisional, rompe-se com uma lógica dicotômica entre os tempos entre lazer e trabalho, fenômenos que se entrecruzam no mesmo tempo e espaço.

As Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) incentivam o empreendedorismo por meio de práticas de educação para o empreendedorismo (EE), como ocorre com as empresas juniores, uma vez que o ensino experiencial possibilita o aprimoramento de competências empreendedoras nos comportamentos de discentes ao relacionarem a teoria com o contexto da vida real. O estudo descreve a influência do programa extracurricular empresa júnior sob o comportamento empreendedor dos graduandos de um curso de Administração por meio de um arcabouço metodológico quantitativo-descritivo. Os dados coletados no questionário foram tratados com uso do software SPSS a partir da estatística descritiva e inferencial. Os discentes pesquisados possuem características empreendedoras aprimoradas como planejamento, inovação e liderança. Os atributos mais relacionados com a intenção empreendedora foram assunção de riscos, autorrealização e sociabilidade, em que a participação na empresa júnior não demonstrou influência relevante no comportamento empreendedor desses estudantes. O estudo traz implicações para melhorias na operacionalização das empresas juniores e para os estudantes do curso de Administração por favorecer a inovação com respeito a suas práticas de EE e para estimular a formulação de políticas educacionais. Dessa forma, as práticas extracurriculares de EE impactam positivamente a vida dos estudantes, sobretudo em vista da melhoria do comportamento empreendedor.

This paper presents a set of new core inflation measures for Brazil based on the Singular Spectrum Analysis (SSA) method. The measures are based on the official target used in the Brazilian inflation targeting regime. The period of analysis ranges from the beginning of the inflation targeting regime in 1999 and 2021. The SSA measures were compared to the inflation core ones used by the Central Bank of Brazil, through the evaluation of unbiasedness, short-term adjustment dynamics and predictive ability. The measures estimated by SSA meet the desired properties and have a greater predictive capacity than the other inflation cores.

Este texto traz um relato de experiência sobre como a cultura popular pode ser inserida no processo de ensino/aprendizagem das aulas de Educação Física escolar. Seu objetivo foi avaliar a possibilidade de o Maracatu ser utilizado dentro dos conteúdos estruturantes dessa disciplina. Para isso, em um primeiro momento, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica buscando elencar conceitos que tratem da cultura popular e suas diferentes vertentes. Em seguida, foi feita a associação dessa temática com os conteúdos estruturantes da Educação Física, propostos pela Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) de 2018. E, por fim, foram relatadas experiências ocorridas na EEEP Paulo VI e no programa PIBID/UECE, relacionando a cultura popular com as práticas docentes do ensino de Educação Física. Concluiu-se que cabe aos docentes ministrarem os conteúdos que já são propostos nos documentos oficiais, proporcionando aos alunos saberes das culturas dos povos tradicionais que participaram da formação da sociedade brasileira.

Air pollution is an example of a complex environmental mixture with different biological activities, making risk assessment challenging. Current cancer risk assessment strategies that focus on individual pollutants may overlook interactions among them, potentially underestimating health risks. Therefore, a shift towards the evaluation of whole mixtures is essential for accurate risk assessment. This study presents the application of an in vitro New Approach Methodology (NAM) to estimate relative cancer potency factors of whole mixtures, with a focus on organic pollutants associated with air particulate matter (PM). Using concentration-dependent activation of the DNA damage-signaling protein checkpoint kinase 1 (pChk1) as a readout, we compared two modeling approaches, the Hill equation and the benchmark dose (BMD) method, to derive Mixture Potency Factors (MPFs). MPFs were determined for five PM2.5 samples covering sites with different land uses and our historical pChk1 data for PM10 samples and Standard Reference Materials. Our results showed a concentration-dependent increase in pChk1 by all samples and a higher potency compared to the reference compound benzo[a]pyrene. The MPFs derived from the Hill equation ranged from 128 to 9793, while those from BMD modeling ranged from 70 to 303. Despite the differences in magnitude, a consistency in the relative order of potencies was observed. Notably, PM2.5 samples from sites strongly impacted by biomass burning had the highest MPFs. Although discrepancies were observed between the two modeling approaches for whole mixture samples, relative potency factors for individual PAHs were more consistent. We conclude that differences in the shape of the concentration–response curves and how MPFs are derived explain the observed differences in model agreement for complex mixtures and individual PAHs. This research contributes to the advancement of predictive toxicology and highlights the feasibility of transitioning from assessing individual agents to whole mixture assessment for accurate cancer risk assessment and public health protection.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE The transgender population in Brazil faces marginalization and difficulties in accessing education and health, leading many individuals to self-medicate. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the implementation of Specialized Centers in the Transsexualizing Process (SCTP) on the use of cross-sex hormone therapy (CSHT) without medical prescription, as well as the level of education and mental health profile of these individuals. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study with data from physical and electronic medical records between September 2017 and February 2023 regarding the use of CSHT before and after the implementation of two SCTP in the state of Bahia, Brazil, in addition to data on education level, previous diagnosis of anxiety and depression of patients. RESULTS A total of 219 participants, 127 transgender men (TM) and 92 transgender women and travestis (TrTW), were assessed. A significant reduction in the prevalence of self-medication was observed in both TrTW (92.98% before and 51.43% after, p

ABSTRACT The focus of this case report is to technically describe a noninvasive diagnostic evaluation of bow Hunter's syndrome using a dynamic computed tomography angiography protocol and discuss its advantages. In addition, we aimed to exemplify the quality of the study by presenting images of a 3D-printed model generated to help plan the surgical treatment for the patient. The dynamic computed tomography angiography protocol consisted of a first image acquisition with the patient in the anatomic position of the head and neck. This was followed by a second acquisition with the head and neck rotated to the side that triggered the symptoms, with technical parameters similar to the first acquisition. The acquired images were used to print a 3D model to better depict the findings for the surgical team. The dynamic computed tomography angiography protocol developed in this study helped visualize the vertebrobasilar arterial anatomy, detect vertebral artery stenosis produced by head and neck rotation, depict the structure responsible for artery stenosis (e.g., bony structure or membranes), and study possible complications of the disease (e.g., posterior cerebral circulation infarction). Additionally, the 3D-printed model better illustrated the findings of stenosis, aiding in surgical planning. In conclusion, dynamic computed tomography angiography for the evaluation of bow Hunter's syndrome is a feasible noninvasive technique that can be used as an alternative to traditional diagnostic methods.

Abstract Background Mapping expression quantitative trait loci (eQTLs) in skeletal muscle tissue in pigs is crucial for understanding the relationship between genetic variation and phenotypic expression of carcass traits in meat animals. Therefore, the primary objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of different sets of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP), including scenarios removing SNPs pruned for linkage disequilibrium (LD) and SNPs derived from SNP chip arrays and RNA-seq data from liver, brain, and skeletal muscle tissues, on the identification of eQTLs in the Longissimus lumborum tissue, associated with carcass and body composition traits in Large White pigs. The SNPs identified from muscle mRNA were combined with SNPs identified in the brain and liver tissue transcriptomes, as well as SNPs from the GGP Porcine 50 K SNP chip array. Cis- and trans-eQTLs were identified based on the skeletal muscle gene expression level, followed by functional genomic analyses and statistical associations with carcass and body composition traits in Large White pigs. Results The number of cis- and trans-eQTLs identified across different sets of SNPs (scenarios) ranged from 261 to 2,539 and from 29 to 13,721, respectively. Furthermore, 6,180 genes were modulated by eQTLs in at least one of the scenarios evaluated. The eQTLs identified were not significantly associated with carcass and body composition traits but were significantly enriched for many traits in the “Meat and Carcass” type QTL. The scenarios with the highest number of cis- (n = 304) and trans- (n = 5,993) modulated genes were the unpruned and LD-pruned SNP set scenarios identified from the muscle transcriptome. These genes include 84 transcription factor coding genes. Conclusions After LD pruning, the set of SNPs identified based on the transcriptome of the skeletal muscle tissue of pigs resulted in the highest number of genes modulated by eQTLs. Most eQTLs are of the trans type and are associated with genes influencing complex traits in pigs, such as transcription factors and enhancers. Furthermore, the incorporation of SNPs from other genomic regions to the set of SNPs identified in the porcine skeletal muscle transcriptome contributed to the identification of eQTLs that had not been identified based on the porcine skeletal muscle transcriptome alone.

With the current utilization of Floating, Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) units by the petroleum industry, and the trend towards optimizing the energy efficiency of electrical systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) play a crucial role in enhancing the performance and power quality (PQ) of the power system on these offshore platforms. The FPSO unit operates in various modes, depending on its regular activities, such as contingency, production and offloading. Each operating mode has multiple grid configurations with different generation and load connections, including the contingency mode that is used for planned maintenance or failure in one of the aeroderivative gas turbine generators (GTGs). During the contingency mode, the FPSO unit runs with two GTGs and implements load shedding. Therefore, this paper investigates a specific case of the contingency operating mode, considering scenarios with zero, one, two, and three VFDs connected to the largest motors. Additionally, it analyzes VFDs with both passive and active front-end rectifiers, aiming to minimize the number of loads to be shed during contingency. The main result shows that by using the active front-end VFDs, 14.3 MW of loads that would be shut down during contingency mode can continue to operate.

This review aimed to analyze the effects of additives in producing silage from rehydrated corn grains for ruminants. The control treatment studies used in this analysis involved corn grain rehydrated with water only. To be included in the review, the studies needed to follow standardized criteria, including the absence of additives in the control treatment and the silage evaluation of the in animals such as cattle, goats, and sheep. A total of fifteen publications between 2014 and 2023 were included in the final dataset. The PROC ANOVA of SAS was used to compare the results, which included a random effect of comparison within the study, performing a paired comparison. It was observed that additives did not influence the chemical composition, pH, organic acid, ethanol content, microbial population, fermentative losses, aerobic stability, and dry matter in vitro digestibility of rehydrated corn grain silage (p > 0.05). Using additives in corn silage is a promising practice that can significantly benefit silage fermentation. Moisture silage additives mitigate high mycotoxin levels, enhance aerobic stability, improve cell wall digestibility, and increase the efficiency of utilization of silage nitrogen by ruminants. Using fermentation-stimulating additives (Lactobacillus buchneri) can improve the quality of rehydrated corn grain silage. There are still a few studies and more research to elucidate the best additives and the ideal amount to be added to ground corn grain silage.

Resumo Esse artigo investiga em que medida as fontes de desigualdades do desempenho escolar e de expectativas educacionais por raça/cor são resultantes de desvantagens socioeconômicas, da heterogeneidade de estilos parentais ou se advêm de fatores residuais não observáveis. As análises utilizam dados da pesquisa Fundaj que disponibiliza informações relativas à raça/cor, aspirações educacionais futuras e uma avaliação longitudinal do desempenho escolar. A estratégia de identificação utiliza o método de Propensity Score Matching. Os resultados mostram que as disparidades educacionais entre estudantes do 6º ano do ensino fundamental da rede pública do Recife, que se declaram pretos ou de outra raça/cor, persistem em termos de reprovação e expectativa de ingresso ao ensino superior, mesmo após o condicionamento em um amplo controle de observáveis, sugerindo que a fonte dessas disparidades decorre de fatores não observáveis na análise. Apesar das famílias de estudantes pretos se engajarem mais ativamente no acompanhamento escolar de seus filhos do que familiares de estudantes não-pretos, esse maior envolvimento não tem sido suficiente para neutralizar as desigualdades educacionais por raça/cor. Alunos pretos possuem taxas de reprovação maiores do que seus colegas não-pretos e menores expectativas de acesso ao ensino superior em cerca de 5 pontos percentuais, diferenças estatisticamente significantes a 5%.

ABSTRACT Objective Consequently, in this study, we aimed to evaluate 1,203 cases of referral to a quaternary vascular surgical service, in São Paulo, Brazil, over a 6-year period, to assess the appropriate need for referral; in addition to the prevalence of surgical indications. Methods In this retrospective analysis, we reviewed the institutional records of participants referred from Basic Healthcare Units to a vascular surgical service inside the Brazilian Unified Health System, between May 2015 and December 2020. Demographic and clinical data were collected. The participants were stratified, as per the reason for referral to the vascular surgical service, previous imaging studies, and surgical treatment indications. Referral appropriateness and complementary examinations were evaluated for each disease cohort. Finally, the prevalence of cases requiring surgical treatment was defined as the outcome measure. Results Of the 1,203 referrals evaluated, venous disease was the main reason for referral (53%), followed by peripheral arterial disease (19.4%). A considerable proportion of participants had been referred without complementary imaging or after a long duration of undergoing an examination. Referrals were regarded as inappropriate in 517 (43%) cases. Of these, 32 cases (6.2%) had been referred to the vascular surgical service, as the incorrect specialty. The percentage of referred participants who ultimately underwent surgical treatment was 39.92%. Carotid (18%) and peripheral arterial diseases (18.4%) were correlated with a lower prevalence of surgical treatments. Conclusion The rate of referral appropriateness to specialized vascular care from primary care settings was low. This may represent a subutilization of quaternary surgical services, with low rates of surgical treatment.

ABSTRACT Objectives: The objectives of the present study were to assess sedentary behavior and physical activity levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in healthy individuals and in those with self-reported diagnosis of anxiety and/or depression, and also identify facilitators and barriers to physical activity in these populations. Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey based on a self-report questionnaire applied during the COVID-19 pandemic period. Results: In the total sample (N = 1,285) the prevalence of sedentary behavior (>8 hours/day) increased by 25% during social isolation. Social isolation increased sedentary time and decreased physical activity levels in healthy individuals and in those with self-reported diagnosis of anxiety and/or depression. In both groups, the most prevalent facilitators were supervised physical activity (before the pandemic) and activities and equipment to practice at home (during the pandemic). The most prevalent barriers were the lack of time to perform physical activities (before the pandemic) and inaccessible or distance places to practice (during the pandemic). Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic is related to an increased sedentary behavior and reduced physical activity levels. Significant changes in perceived barriers and facilitators to exercise were observed during the social isolation period.

People with mental illness tend to present low levels of physical activity and high levels of sedentary behavior. The study aims to compare these levels in mental illness patients, exploring the role of socioeconomic development and treatment setting. This cross-sectional study used accelerometers and the Simple Physical Activity Questionnaire (SIMPAQ) to assess physical activity and sedentary behavior in mental illness individuals living in 23 countries. Two-way ANOVAs were used to evaluate the interaction between socioeconomic development and the treatment settings on physical activity and sedentary behavior. A total of 884 (men = 55.3%) participants, mean age of 39.3 (SD = 12.8), were evaluated. A significant interaction between socioeconomic development and treatment settings was found in sedentary behavior (F = 5.525; p = 0.019; η2p = 0.009; small effect size). Main effects were observed on socioeconomic development (F = 43.004; p < 0.001; η2p = 0.066; medium effect size) and treatment setting (F = 23.001; p < 0.001; η2p = 0.036; small effect size) for sedentary behavior and physical activity: socioeconomic development (F = 20.888; p < 0.001; η2p = 0.033; small effect size) and treatment setting (F = 30.358; p < 0.001; η2p = 0.047; small effect size), showing that HIC patients were more active, while MIC patients were more sedentary. Moreover, despite of inpatients had presented higher levels of physical activity than outpatients, they also spent more time sitting. Socioeconomic development plays an important role in sedentary behavior in patients with mental disorders, warning the need to develop new strategies to reduce these levels in this population.

O presente artigo é fruto de pesquisa de tese de doutorado cujos fundamentos basilares são diversas pesquisas estatísticas que apontam o incremento dos seguidores de grandes denominações ditas evangélicas, de cariz conservador e adeptas da chamada Teologia da Prosperidade, isto é, a teologia adaptada às necessidades ideológicas do capitalismo contemporâneo. A inserção cada vez mais intensa de líderes religiosos destas denominações em cargos políticos-institucionais no Brasil, concomitantemente com a popularização das ideias de Olavo de Carvalho e o trabalho de agitação e propaganda de organizações ultraliberais e think thanks, foi responsável em grande parte pela eleição do neofascista Jair Bolsonaro na presidência do Brasil, recrudescendo-se assim pautas antipopulares, atacando-se a laicidade do estado, e desmontando as políticas públicas em detrimento da filantropia cristã. Assim, este trabalho visa contribuir com a discussão do ethos neopentecostal na composição do conservadorismo brasileiro contemporâneo, assim como a ameaça ao Projeto Ético-Político do Serviço Social.

Observando formatos de concerto na atualidade percebemos basicamente duas vertentes: a primeira adere aos modelos tradicionais, cujas referências foram herdadas do século XIX, e a segunda abre espaço para a criatividade, abordando, inclusive, caminhos fronteiriços entre música e outras disciplinas artísticas. Interessados em repensar as possibilidades da música de concerto, realizamos uma performance musical que partiu dos Estudos para piano de Ligeti em direção à transformação das práticas vigentes. O artigo gira em torno dessa performance artística, denominada Deconstructing Ligeti, destacando os conceitos que a embasaram, além de oferecer uma revisão sobre trabalhos representativos que exploram o potencial criativo na performance musical. Dessa maneira, espera-se contribuir para futuras criações investigativas, ampliando o espírito crítico e produzindo novos conhecimentos na comunidade musical.

Abstract Grand Canonical Monte Carlo is an important method for performing molecular-level simulations and assisting the study and development of nanoporous materials for gas capture applications. These simulations are based on the use of force fields and partial charges to model the interaction between the adsorbent molecules and the solid framework. The choice of the force field parameters and partial charges can significantly impact the results obtained, however, there are very few databases available to support a comprehensive impact evaluation. Here, we present a database of simulations of CO2 and N2 adsorption isotherms on 690 metal-organic frameworks taken from the CoRE MOF 2014 database. We performed simulations with two force fields (UFF and DREIDING), six partial charge schemes (no charges, Qeq, EQeq, MPNN, PACMOF, and DDEC), and three temperatures (273, 298, 323 K). The resulting isotherms compose the Charge-dependent, Reproducible, Accessible, Forcefield-dependent, and Temperature-dependent Exploratory Database (CRAFTED) of adsorption isotherms.

A dissertação de mestrado, produzida no âmbito do Programa de Pós-graduação Interdisciplinar em Estudos do Lazer/UFMG, investigou as vivências de lazer por mulheres trans na Penitenciária Professor Jason Soares Albergaria, unidade prisional situada no município de São Joaquim de Bicas, na Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais-BR. Trata-se da primeira unidade prisional do Brasil integralmente destinada às pessoas privadas de liberdade autodeclaradas da comunidade LGBT+, sendo que um dos pavilhões existentes no local tem sido reservado às mulheres trans. O objetivo do trabalho foi descrever e analisar as possibilidades de lazer por mulheres trans em contexto de privação de liberdade, como são realizadas e organizadas as atividades e como os espaços são apropriados por elas. Baseia-se na combinação entre pesquisas bibliográfica e de campo, realizada na unidade prisional, com emprego da observação direta, oportunidade em que foi possível conhecer os espaços e visualizar as interações sociais que nela ocorriam. Em seguida, realizou-se ainda grupos focais com o público-alvo, buscando nas conversas extrair das participantes os sentidos que atribuem ao lazer, suas demandas nessa área, impactos e carências. Não obstante o lazer seja um direito humano fundamental, resguardado em diplomas internacionais e assegurado no ordenamento jurídico pátrio, a pesquisa explicita não haver uma percepção de lazer como direito em uma unidade prisional, visto antes como um benefício, uma regalia. O Poder Público desincumbe-se da tarefa de propiciar recursos para a vivência de lazer, hoje em dia havendo iniciativas pontuais financiadas por familiares e agentes voluntários. Dentre essas iniciativas, há o Salão de Beleza, espaço por elas reivindicado para cuidado com a estética e para o aumento da autoestima – lazer que lhes toca intimamente, ambiente de sociabilidade e traduzido em mecanismo de fortalecimento pessoal. Discute-se como o direito ao banho de sol tem sido viabilizado, o isolamento social e as dificuldades para receber visitas sociais, bem como destaca-se as atividades visualizadas dentro de algumas celas, como a leitura, a escrita, a prática de assistir televisão ou rádio, a prática do artesanato ou a do desenho. Ressalta-se que certas atividades, por envolver esforço físico ou mental, ora são percebidas como tempo de lazer, ora reivindicadas como tempo de trabalho. Além disso, destaca-se como marcadores sociais (gênero, pobreza, raça, saúde) interferem nos acessos ao lazer dentro da prisão e como outras necessidades básicas (nome social, vestimenta adequada ao gênero, ausência de procedimentos hormonais, atendimento e alimentação) podem dialogar em um processo de geração de bem-estar. O trabalho, em suma, percorre os diferentes espaços ocupados pelas mulheres trans privadas de liberdade no pavilhão 1 da penitenciária Jason e busca descrever suas possibilidades de lazer.

Abstract Acmella bellidioides (Asteraceae), commonly known as "arnica-do-campo", is a South American native medicinal plant mainly found in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. The indigenous people in these regions use the flowers of this plant to treat diseases of the digestive, musculoskeletal and sensory systems. Many Acmella species are morphologically similar, and there are a few anatomical studies available in the literature that can be used to identify and distinguish them. Several other members of Asteraceae, such as Calea uniflora, Chaptalia nutans, Porophyllum ruderale, Pseudobrickellia brasiliensis and Solidago chilensis, are also called "arnica-do-campo" or "arnica". Applying the same common name to several other species makes it difficult to identify the plant correctly and allows it to be more easily adulterated. The present study characterizes A. bellidioides using microscopy and microchemical techniques to provide pharmacobotanical data to support the authentication of the species. The notable anatomical markers identified in A. bellidioides are hypostomatic leaves, anomocytic stomata, peltate glandular trichomes on the leaf abaxial surface, midrib vascular system with three collateral bundles in an open arch, and the presence of prismatic crystals in the leaves and stems. These characteristics can help species identification and differentiation of A. bellidioides from other Acmella species and Asteraceae species known as arnica-do-campo.

Abstract Background The high similarity in anatomical and neurophysiological processes between pigs and humans make pigs an excellent model for metabolic diseases and neurological disorders. Lipids are essential for brain structure and function, and the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) have anti-inflammatory and positive effects against cognitive dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases. Nutrigenomics studies involving pigs and fatty acids (FA) may help us in better understanding important biological processes. In this study, the main goal was to evaluate the effect of different levels of dietary soybean oil on the lipid profile and transcriptome in pigs’ brain tissue. Results Thirty-six male Large White pigs were used in a 98-day study using two experimental diets corn-soybean meal diet containing 1.5% soybean oil (SOY1.5) and corn-soybean meal diet containing 3.0% soybean oil (SOY3.0). No differences were found for the brain total lipid content and FA profile between the different levels of soybean oil. For differential expression analysis, using the DESeq2 statistical package, a total of 34 differentially expressed genes (DEG, FDR-corrected p-value

Ethanol production in Brazil started in the early 1930s due to laws created by the Brazilian government. However, ethanol production only increased significantly with the National Program of Ethanol implementation in 1975. This program was another action taken by the Brazilian government aiming to provide conditions for the development of the ethanol industry in the country. With the program, it was possible to achieve significant progress; however, it finished in the mid-1980s. Currently, ethanol is produced on a large scale by more than 300 sugarcane mills all over the country. In 2016, the Brazilian government provided another incentive for ethanol production by creating the RenovaBio Program, which aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Besides the environmental aspect, Brazil’s ethanol industry needs to develop to supply future biofuel demand. According to the forecast provided in this paper, and considering technical, economic, and environmental aspects regarding the Brazilian ethanol industry, the current and only feedstock used is likely to be insufficient. Thus, the ethanol produced from corn would be an attractive secondary feedstock to complement sugarcane ethanol as the primary feedstock.

O presente artigo promove uma análise acerca das emoções frente à percepção cromática do ser humano, tendo como objeto de estudo o automóvel. Para tal fim, além do levantamento bibliográfico, foi feita uma avaliação da percepção emocional do usuário em relação a automóveis por meio da ferramenta Roda das Emoções de Genebra (GEW) coletados dados de 20 pessoas de dois diferentes grupos. Para essa pesquisa, foram utilizadas imagens do automóvel modelo Renegade, da marca Jeep, selecionado a partir de um grupo de foco, editadas e organizadas em diferentes cores. Com base na análise dos resultados, ficou notória a diferença entre as respostas dos estudantes de Design e dos estudantes de outras áreas. Nesse contexto, os discentes do curso de design apresentaram maior variedade na percepção de emoções, em contraposição com os discentes de outros cursos, os quais assinalaram menos opções emocionais dispostas no GEW.