Synergic association of the consortium Arthrospira maxima with the microalga growth-promoting bacterium Azospirillum cultured under the stressful biogas composition.

The present study evaluates the association of the blue-green microalga Arthrospira maxima (Spirulina), which is known for its CO2 fixation, biomass, and high-value metabolite production, with the microalga growth-promoting bacterium Azospirillum brasilense under the stressful composition of biogas. The results demonstrated that A. maxima co-cultured with A. brasilense under the high CO2 (25%) and methane (CH4; 75%) concentrations of biogas recorded a CO2 fixation rate of 0.24 ± 0.03 g L-1 days-1, thereby attaining a biomass production of 1.8 ± 0.03 g L-1. Similarly, the biochemical composition quality of this microalga enhanced the attainment of higher contents of carbohydrates, proteins, and phycocyanin than cultured alone. However, metabolites other than tryptophan (Trp) and indole-3-acetic acid could have supported this beneficial interaction. Overall, the results demonstrate that this prokaryotic consortium of A. maxima-A. brasilense established a synergic association under biogas, which represents a sustainable strategy to improve the bio-refinery capacity of this microalga and increase the usefulness of A. brasilense in multiple economic sectors.

Inulin from halophilic archaeon Haloarcula: Production, chemical characterization, biological, and technological properties.

Halophilic archaea are capable of producing fructans, which are fructose-based polysaccharides. However, their biochemical characterization and biological and technological properties have been scarcely studied. The aim of this study was to evaluate the production, chemical characterization, biological and technological properties of a fructan inulin-type biosynthesized by a halophilic archaeon. Fructan extraction was performed through ethanol precipitation and purification by diafiltration. The chemical structure was elucidated using Fourier Transform-Infrared Spectroscopy and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). Haloarcula sp. M1 biosynthesizes inulin with an average molecular weight of 8.37 × 106 Da. The maximal production reached 3.9 g of inulin per liter of culture within seven days. The glass transition temperature of inulin was measured at 138.85 °C, and it exhibited an emulsifying index of 36.47 %, which is higher than that of inulin derived from chicory. Inulin from Haloarcula sp. M1 (InuH) demonstrates prebiotic capacity. This study represents the first report on the biological and technological properties of inulin derived from halophilic archaea.

Effects of dredging activities and seasonal variation on coastal plankton assemblages: results from 10 years of environmental monitoring.

Coastal zones support the most productive marine ecosystems, yet they are increasingly threatened by anthropogenic stressors such as dredging. In this study, we investigated how seasonal variation and dredging activities conducted during the construction of a harbor and submarine base (Sepetiba Bay, RJ, Brazil) affected the phytoplankton and zooplankton assemblages. The observed temporal variability at five different sites over 10 years revealed that dredging exceeds the expected influence of dry and rainy seasons on plankton abundance and diversity. In general, the abundance of both groups increased during dredging due to the resuspension of nutrients and benthic organisms. This increase was particularly evident in the dinoflagellate Scrippsiellaa cuminata, the diatoms Thalassiosira rotula and Nitzschia longissima, and the herbivorous zooplankton Acartia clausii and Pseudevadne tergestina. Moreover, season and dredging activities synergistically influenced plankton assemblages, resulting in larger seasonal variations during dredging activities. After the end of the harbor construction, plankton abundance decreased and remained low until the end of the monitoring, which may indicate persistent changes in the biodiversity and ecosystem functioning of impacted areas.

Parâmetros psicométricos do Inventário de Histórico Infracional Familiar (IHIF) / Psychometrics parameters of the Family Criminal History Inventory (FCHI) / Parámetros psicométricos del Inventario de Historial de Infracciones Familiares (IHIF)

O objetivo foi analisar evidências de validade do Inventário de Histórico Infracional Familiar (IHIF), instrumento de autorrelato sobre infrações cometidas pelo indivíduo e seus familiares. A amostra foi composta por 791 pessoas, 394 apenados e 397 universitários. Identificaram-se dois componentes com a análise de componentes principais, tendo a análise paralela para retenção componencial: Componente 1 (Infrações graves); Componente 2 (Infrações leves). Esses componentes foram agrupados em um Indicador Geral (IG) com modelo PLS-SEM cuja invariância parcial foi verificada. A estrutura e consistência interna demonstram-se razoáveis. Houve divergência do histórico infracional familiar e os estilos parentais. Há ainda diferenças significativas entre universitários e apenados nos escores dos Componentes 1 e IG, cujas gravidades são aumentadas. O instrumento mostrou-se promissor para avaliar a transmissão intergeracional de comportamento infrator. A identificação de descendentes que possam estar em risco de delinquência permitirá a criação de programas de intervenção precoce para famílias de risco. (AU)

We analyzed validity evidence for the Family Criminal History Inventory (FCHI), a self-report instrument on offenses committed by individuals and their families. We surveyed 791 people (394 inmates and 397 university students). Results produced two components through principal component analysis, using parallel analysis for component retention: Component 1 (Serious Offenses); Component 2 (Light Offenses). These were grouped into a General Indicator (GI) with a PLS-SEM model, the partial invariance of which was verified. The structure and internal consistency were reasonable. A divergence of family criminal history and parenting styles were observed. There were also significant differences between the university students and inmates in the scores of Components 1 and the GI, in which the severities increased. The instrument proved to be promising for evaluating the intergenerational transmission of offending behavior. The identification of descendants who may be at risk of delinquency will allow the creation of early intervention programs for families at risk.(AU)

El objetivo fue analizar evidencias de validez del Inventario de Antecedentes Familiares de Infracciones (IHIF), un instrumento de autoinforme sobre las infracciones cometidas por las personas y sus familias. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 791 personas, 394 internos y 397 estudiantes universitarios. Con el análisis de componentes principales se identificaron dos componentes, utilizando el análisis paralelo para la retención de componentes: Componente 1 (Infracciones graves); Componente 2 (Infracciones leves). Dichos componentes se agruparon en un Indicador General (IG) con un modelo PLS-SEM, cuya invarianza parcial fue verificada. La estructura y la consistencia interna son razonables. Hubo divergencia en el historial familiar de infracciones y los estilos de crianza. También existen diferencias significativas entre estudiantes universitarios y reclusos en las puntuaciones de los Componentes 1 e IG, cuya gravedad aumenta. El instrumento se mostró prometedor para evaluar la transmisión intergeneracional del comportamiento delictivo. La identificación de descendientes que puedan estar en riesgo de delincuencia permitirá la creación de programas de intervención para familias en riesgo.(AU)

Simple anthropometry-based calculations to monitor body composition in athletes: Scoping review and reference values.

BACKGROUND: Kinanthropometry offers to exercise and health professionals a standardized procedure of acquiring surface anatomical measurements that might be used to track changes in body composition. AIM: To describe simple anthropometric indices to monitor body composition changes in amateur and elite athletes, and to provide reference values during the competition phase. METHODS: A search of articles indexed in PubMed/MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, Cochrane, and SciELO databases using the string body composition AND (anthropometric OR skinfolds OR circumferences OR girth OR estimation equation) AND "body fat". Inclusion criteria were: quantitative and/or qualitative research published between 2009 and 2020, written in English or Spanish, reporting simple anthropometric indices that included skinfolds, girths, or basic measures in amateur and elite athletes. RESULTS: A total of 51 studies (Price's index = 66.4%) met all the inclusion criteria and were included in this scoping review. Contrary to the frequent practice, the use of a regression equation might not be accurate to evaluate body composition. To avoid this, anthropometrists should base their analysis on the absolute values of the sum of skinfolds (∑S) and related variables, such as skinfold-corrected girths and lean mass index. While not definitive, because further research is required, the practical recommendations and updated reference values in competition phase provided by this review would contribute to the accurate identification of body composition changes. CONCLUSIONS: ∑S and lean mass index have been shown to be valid for monitoring changes in fat mass and fat-free mass, respectively. More research is needed to derive the lean mass index-specific coefficient for each sports population.

Association Between 25(OH)Vitamin D, HbA1c and Albuminuria in Diabetes Mellitus: Data From a Population-Based Study (VIDAMAZON).

Background: The effect of glycemic control on diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is well known. Recent evidence has suggested that Vitamin D (VD) may have a nephroprotective effect in diabetes, but the relationship between VD, glycemic control, and albuminuria has yet to be clarified. Objective: Evaluate the relationship between 25-hydroxy-vitamin D [25(OH)D], HbA1c, and albuminuria in Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Patients and Methods: Cross-sectional study with 1576 individuals with DM who had 25(OH)D, HbA1c, and albuminuria levels measured. Patients with abnormal creatinine levels were excluded, in order to avoid interference on VD levels by impaired kidney function. Results: Patients with HbA1c ≥7% had lower 25(OH)D when compared to patients with HbA1c <7% (29.7 ± 10.2 vs 28.1 ± 9.9 ng/ml, p = 0.003) and 25(OH)D levels seems to predict 1.5% of HbA1c behavior. The 25(OH)D concentrations in patients with normoalbuminuria were higher than the levels observed in those with micro or macroalbuminuria (29.8 ± 9.0 vs 26.8 ± 8.6 and 25.1 ± 7.6, respectively, p = 0.001), patients who had 25(OH)D <20 ng/ml and 25(OH)D <30 ng/ml were at a higher risk of presenting albuminuria [OR = 2.8 (95% CI = 1.6 - 4.9), p<0.001, and OR = 2.1 (95% CI = 1.3 - 4.6), p<0.001, respectively]. In our regression model, albuminuria was influenced by HbA1c (r² = 0.076, p<0.00001) and 25(OH)D (r² = 0.018, p = 0.002) independently. Conclusion: Our study found an association between vitamin D levels, HbA1c and DKD. Additionally, our data suggest that the association between urinary albumin excretion and vitamin D levels is independent of glycemic control in patients with diabetes. Even though our patients presented normal creatinine levels, it is necessary further prospective studies to confirm if this association precedes or not the loss of renal function.

Uma revisão integrativa da literatura sobre os erros de percepção sexual / An integrative review of the literature on sexual perception errors / Una revisión bibliográfica integradora sobre errores de percepción sexual

(AU)A Psicologia tem buscado compreender como ocorrem os processos de interesse e percepção sexual, contudo essa área ainda carece de estudos. Buscando compreender o estado da arte da área dos erros de percepção sexual, esta pesquisa realizou uma revisão integrativa da literatura utilizando o termo "sexual misperception" obtido do APA Thesaurus. Foram pesquisadas as bases PsycNet, Pubmed, Web of Science™, Lilacs, Wiley e Sage Journals. Foram obtidos, ao final dos processos de inclusão e exclusão, 19 artigos. Foi observada uma concentração das pesquisas nos Estados Unidos, com foco nas diferenças de gênero na percepção sexual. Outras variáveis investigadas estavam relacionadas ao consumo de álcool e comportamentos violentos. Os resultados apontam para poucas pesquisas realizadas nos contextos concretos e com elevada utilização de amostras WEIRD (ocidentais, com alto grau de alto escolaridade, de sociedades industrializadas, ricas e democráticas), as quais devem inspirar estudos em outras realidades. (AU)

Psychology tries to understand how the processes of sexual interest and perception occur however this area still needs further investigation. Focusing on understanding the state of the art in the field of ​​sexual perception errors, we carried out a systematic review of the literature using the term sexual misperception obtained from the APA Thesaurus. We reviewed the following databases; PsycNET, PubMed, Web of Science, Lilacs, Wiley, and Sage Journals. After the inclusion and exclusion processes, we obtained 19 articles. Most studies were performed in the United States, with a focus on gender differences in sexual perception. Other variables investigated were alcohol consumption and violent behavior. We identified a small number of studies carried out in real contexts, using exclusively WEIRD (white, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic) samples, which should inspire studies in other realities. (AU)

La psicología ha buscado comprender cómo ocurren los procesos de interés y percepción sexual, sin embargo, esta área aún carece de estudios. Buscando comprender el estado del arte en el campo de los errores de percepción sexual, esta investigación llevó a cabo una revisión integradora de la literatura, utilizando el término sexual misperception obtenido del APA Thesauros. Se realizaron búsquedas en las siguientes bases de datos: PsycNet, Pubmed, Web of Science ™, Lilacs, Wiley y Sage Journals. Al finalizar los procesos de inclusión y exclusión, se obtuvieron 19 artículos. Se observó una concentración de investigación en los Estados Unidos con enfoque en las diferencias de género en la percepción sexual. Otras variables investigadas fueron el consumo de alcohol y el comportamiento violento. Se identificó un pequeño número de investigaciones realizadas en contextos reales y con alto uso de muestras WEIRD (occidentales, con alto grado de educación, sociedades industrializadas, ricas y democráticas), que deberían inspirar estudios en otras realidades. (AU)

[Evidence of the validity of a Brazilian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale]. / Evidências de validade de uma versão brasileira da Fear of COVID-19 Scale.

This study sought to analyze the evidence of the validity of a Brazilian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), based on indicators relating to: (1) the internal structure; (2) the internal consistency; (3) the relation with external variables; and (4) the content. The instrument was culturally adapted, focusing on semantic and specifically Brazilian linguistic aspects. The Brazilian version of the FCV-19S was then applied, in a virtual environment, to 211 participants (72.98% female) with an average age of 37.07 years (SD=13.03), together with the Self-Perception Questionnaire on Mental Health in Pandemics and the Sociodemographic and Functional Questionnaire. The confirmatory factor analysis revealed one-dimensionality. The internal consistency indices obtained (Cronbach's alpha =0.921; McDonald's omega =0.926) can be considered high. The correlation between fear and obsessive thinking of the disease, generalized anxiety, generalized stress, phobic-avoidant behavior and bereavement due to the pandemic was found to be statistically significant. Evidence of the validity related to content, derived from a qualitative approach, were satisfactory. The conclusion drawn is that the Brazilian version of the FCV-19S proved to be adequate regarding the evidence of the expected validity.

O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar evidências de validade de uma versão brasileira da Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), com base em indicadores concernentes: (1) à estrutura interna; (2) à consistência interna; (3) à relação com variáveis externas; e (4) ao conteúdo. Procedeu-se a adaptação cultural do instrumento, com foco em aspectos semânticos e linguísticos próprios do Brasil. A seguir, esta versão brasileira da FCV-19S foi aplicada, em um ambiente virtual, em 211 participantes (72,98% do sexo feminino), com idade média de 37,07 anos (DP=13,03), juntamente com o Questionário de Autopercepção de Saúde Mental em Pandemia e o Questionário Sociodemográfico e Funcional. A análise fatorial confirmatória atestou unidimensionalidade. Os índices de consistência interna obtidos (alfa de Cronbach =0,921; ômega de McDonald =0,926) podem ser considerados elevados. Constatou-se correlação estatisticamente significativa entre medo e pensamento obsessivo, ansiedade generalizada, estresse generalizado, comportamento fóbico-evitativo e vivência de luto pela pandemia. As evidências de validade relativas ao conteúdo, oriundas de uma abordagem qualitativa, foram satisfatórias. Conclui-se que esta versão brasileira da FCV-19S mostrou-se adequada quanto às evidências de validade contempladas.

Evidências de validade de uma versão brasileira da Fear of COVID-19 Scale / Evidence of the validity of a Brazilian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale

Resumo O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar evidências de validade de uma versão brasileira da Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), com base em indicadores concernentes: (1) à estrutura interna; (2) à consistência interna; (3) à relação com variáveis externas; e (4) ao conteúdo. Procedeu-se a adaptação cultural do instrumento, com foco em aspectos semânticos e linguísticos próprios do Brasil. A seguir, esta versão brasileira da FCV-19S foi aplicada, em um ambiente virtual, em 211 participantes (72,98% do sexo feminino), com idade média de 37,07 anos (DP=13,03), juntamente com o Questionário de Autopercepção de Saúde Mental em Pandemia e o Questionário Sociodemográfico e Funcional. A análise fatorial confirmatória atestou unidimensionalidade. Os índices de consistência interna obtidos (alfa de Cronbach =0,921; ômega de McDonald =0,926) podem ser considerados elevados. Constatou-se correlação estatisticamente significativa entre medo e pensamento obsessivo, ansiedade generalizada, estresse generalizado, comportamento fóbico-evitativo e vivência de luto pela pandemia. As evidências de validade relativas ao conteúdo, oriundas de uma abordagem qualitativa, foram satisfatórias. Conclui-se que esta versão brasileira da FCV-19S mostrou-se adequada quanto às evidências de validade contempladas.

Abstract This study sought to analyze the evidence of the validity of a Brazilian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), based on indicators relating to: (1) the internal structure; (2) the internal consistency; (3) the relation with external variables; and (4) the content. The instrument was culturally adapted, focusing on semantic and specifically Brazilian linguistic aspects. The Brazilian version of the FCV-19S was then applied, in a virtual environment, to 211 participants (72.98% female) with an average age of 37.07 years (SD=13.03), together with the Self-Perception Questionnaire on Mental Health in Pandemics and the Sociodemographic and Functional Questionnaire. The confirmatory factor analysis revealed one-dimensionality. The internal consistency indices obtained (Cronbach's alpha =0.921; McDonald's omega =0.926) can be considered high. The correlation between fear and obsessive thinking of the disease, generalized anxiety, generalized stress, phobic-avoidant behavior and bereavement due to the pandemic was found to be statistically significant. Evidence of the validity related to content, derived from a qualitative approach, were satisfactory. The conclusion drawn is that the Brazilian version of the FCV-19S proved to be adequate regarding the evidence of the expected validity.

Moda e trabalho como prática de exclusão social: uma revisão das produções acadêmicas brasileiras / Fashion and Work as a practice of social exclusion: a review of brazilian academic literature / Moda y trabajo como práctica de exclusión social: una revisión de la literatura académica brasileña

A moda é uma construção social polissêmica que pode implicar exclusão social a diferentes atores sociais. Dessa forma, objetivou-se identificar os impactos da indústria da moda nas construções identitárias, contextos de trabalho e organização social, com o intuito de fomentar práticas psicossociais capazes de enfrentar a ocorrência de exclusão social nesses espaços. Foram identificados nove trabalhos sobre o tema por meio de busca na base de dados SciELO (Scientific Eletronic Library Online). Os resultados demonstraram que os estudos foram produzidos predominantemente por meio de método qualitativo com colaborações interdisciplinares entre ciências humanas e sociais aplicadas. De maneira geral, também evidenciaram a moda associada aos contextos laborais precarizados, permeados por anulação identitária de minorias como mulheres, indígenas e imigrantes, os quais tendem a ser submetidos às práticas psicossociais insatisfatórias que devem ser aprimoradas por meio da promoção de ideário equitativo e práticas inclusivas em múltiplos contextos.

Fashion is a polysemic social construction and may imply social exclusion to different social actors. For this reason, we aimed to identify the impacts of the fashion industry on personnel identity, work contexts and social organization, with the intention of fostering psychosocial practices capable of lowering the occurrence of social exclusion. We retrieved nine papers by the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) database. We found that the studies were produced predominantly through the qualitative method with interdisciplinary collaborations between the humanities and social sciences. In general, we also realized the fashion industry associated with precarious work contexts, permeated by the identity annihilation of minorities such as women, indigenous and immigrants, who tend to be subjected to unsatisfactory psychosocial practices that must be improved through the promotion of equitable ideas and inclusive practices in multiple contexts.

La moda es una construcción social polisémica que puede implicar exclusión social a diferentes actores sociales. De esta forma, se objetivó identificar los impactos de la industria de la moda en las construcciones identitarias, contextos de trabajo y organización social, con el propósito de fomentar prácticas psicosociales capaces de enfrentar la ocurrencia de exclusión social. Se identificaron nueve trabajos sobre el tema por medio de búsqueda en la base de datos SciELO (Scientific Eletronic Library Online). Los resultados demostraron que los estudios fueron producidos predominantemente por medio del método cualitativo con colaboraciones interdisciplinarias entre ciencias humanas y sociales aplicadas. De manera general, también evidenciaron la moda asociada a los contextos laborales precarizados, impregnados por anulación identitaria de minorías como mujeres, indígenas e inmigrantes, los cuales tienden a someterse a las prácticas psicosociales insatisfactorias que deben ser mejoradas por medio de la promoción de ideario equitativo y prácticas inclusivas en múltiples contextos.

Mixotrophic growth regime as a strategy to develop microalgal bioprocess from nutrimental composition of tequila vinasses.

The selection of a suitable growth regime can increase the physiological performance of microalgae and improve bioprocess based on these microorganisms from agro-industrial residues. Thus, this study assessed the biotechnology capacity-biomass production, biochemical composition, and nutrient uptake-from tequila vinasses (TVs) as the nutrient source of three indigenous microalgae-Chlorella sp., Scenedesmus sp., and Chlamydomonas sp.-cultured under heterotrophic and mixotrophic conditions. The results demonstrated that under the mixotrophic regime, the three microalgae evaluated reached the highest nitrogen uptake, biomass production, and cell compound accumulation. Under this condition, Chlorella sp. and Scenedesmus sp. showed the highest nutrient uptake and biomass production, 1.7 ± 0.3 and 1.9 ± 0.3 g L-1, respectively; however, the biochemical composition, mainly carbohydrates and proteins, varied depending on the microalgal strain and its growth regime. Overall, our results demonstrated the biotechnological capacity of native microalgae from TVs, which may vary not only depending on the microalgal strain but also the culture strategy implemented and the characteristics of the residue used, highlighting-from a perspective of circular bio-economy-the feasibility of implementing microalgal bioprocess to reuse and valorize the nutrimental composition of TVs through biomass and high-valuable metabolite production, depicting a sustainable strategy for tequila agro-industry in Mexico.

Agreement Analysis between Sonographic Estimates and Birth Weight, by the WHO and Intergrowth-21st Tables, in Newborns of Diabetic Mothers.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the agreement, in relation to the 90th percentile, of ultrasound measurements of abdominal circumference (AC) and estimated fetal weight (EFW), between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Fetal and Newborn Growth Consortium for the 21st Century (intergrowth-21st) tables, as well as regarding birth weight in fetuses/newborns of diabetic mothers. METHODS: Retrospective study with data from medical records of 171 diabetic pregnant women, single pregnancies, followed between January 2017 and June 2018. Abdominal circumference and EFW data at admission (from 22 weeks) and predelivery (up to 3 weeks) were analyzed. These measures were classified in relation to the 90th percentile. The Kappa coefficient was used to analyze the agreement of these ultrasound variables between the WHO and intergrowth-21st tables, as well as, by reference table, these measurements and birth weight. RESULTS: The WHO study reported 21.6% large-for-gestational-age (LGA) newborns while the intergrowth-21st reported 32.2%. Both tables had strong concordances in the assessment of initial AC, final AC, and initial EFW (Kappa = 0.66, 0.72 and 0.63, respectively) and almost perfect concordance in relation to final EFW (Kappa = 0.91). Regarding birth weight, the best concordances were found for initial AC (WHO: Kappa = 0.35; intergrowth-21st: Kappa = 0.42) and with the final EFW (WHO: Kappa = 0.33; intergrowth- 21st: Kappa = 0.35). CONCLUSION: The initial AC and final EFW were the parameters of best agreement regarding birth weight classification. The WHO and intergrowth-21st tables showed high agreement in the classification of ultrasound measurements in relation to the 90th percentile. Studies are needed to confirm whether any of these tables are superior in predicting short- and long-term negative outcomes in the LGA group.

OBJETIVO: Analisar a concordância, em relação ao percentil 90, das medidas ultrassonográficas da circunferência abdominal (CA) e peso fetal estimado (PFE), entre as tabelas da Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS) e do International Fetal and Newborn Growth Consortium for the 21st Century integrowth-21st, bem como em relação ao peso ao nascer em fetos/recém-nascidos de mães diabéticas. MéTODOS: Estudo retrospectivo com dados de prontuários de 171 gestantes diabéticas, com gestações únicas, seguidas entre Janeiro de 2017 e Junho de 2018. Foram analisados dados da CA e do PFE na admissão (a partir de 22 semanas) e no pré-parto (até 3 semanas). Essas medidas foram classificadas em relação ao percentil 90. O coeficiente Kappa foi utilizado para analisar a concordância entre as tabelas da OMS e Intergrowth-21st, assim como, por tabela de referência, entre as medidas e o peso ao nascer. RESULTADOS: O estudo da OMS relatou 21,6% dos recém nascidos grandes para a idade gestacional (GIG) enquanto que o estudo do intergrowth-21st relatou 32,2%. Ambas as tabelas tiveram fortes concordâncias na avaliação da CA inicial e final e PFE inicial (Kappa = 0,66, 0,72 e 0,63, respectivamente) e concordância quase perfeita em relação ao PFE final (Kappa = 0,91). Em relação ao peso ao nascer, as melhores concordâncias foram encontradas para a CA inicial (OMS: Kappa = 0,35; intergrowth-21st: Kappa = 0,42) e com o PFE final (OMS: Kappa = 0,33; intergrowth-21st: Kappa = 0,35). CONCLUSãO: A CA inicial e o PFE final foram os parâmetros de melhor concordância em relação à classificação do peso ao nascer. As tabelas da OMS e intergrowth-21st mostraram alta concordância na classificação das medidas ultrassonográficas em relação ao percentil 90. Estudos são necessários para confirmar se alguma dessas tabelas é superior na previsão de resultados negativos a curto e longo prazo no grupo GIG.

Agreement analysis between sonographic estimates and birth weight, by the WHO and intergrowth-21st tables, in newborns of diabetic mothers / Análise de concordância entre estimativas ultrassonográficas e peso ao nascer, pelas tabelas da OMS e Intergrowth-21st, em recém-nascidos de mães diabéticas

Abstract Objective To analyze the agreement, in relation to the 90th percentile, of ultrasound measurements of abdominal circumference (AC) and estimated fetal weight (EFW), between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Fetal and Newborn Growth Consortium for the 21st Century (intergrowth-21st) tables, as well as regarding birth weight in fetuses/newborns of diabetic mothers. Methods Retrospective study with data from medical records of 171 diabetic pregnant women, single pregnancies, followed between January 2017 and June 2018. Abdominal circumference and EFW data at admission (from 22 weeks) and predelivery (up to 3 weeks) were analyzed. These measures were classified in relation to the 90th percentile. The Kappa coefficient was used to analyze the agreement of these ultrasound variables between the WHO and intergrowth-21st tables, as well as, by reference table, these measurements and birth weight. Results The WHO study reported 21.6% large-for-gestational-age (LGA) newborns while the intergrowth-21st reported 32.2%. Both tables had strong concordances in the assessment of initial AC, final AC, and initial EFW (Kappa = 0.66, 0.72 and 0.63, respectively) and almost perfect concordance in relation to final EFW (Kappa = 0.91). Regarding birth weight, the best concordances were found for initial AC (WHO: Kappa = 0.35; intergrowth-21st: Kappa= 0.42) and with the final EFW (WHO: Kappa = 0.33; intergrowth- 21st: Kappa = 0.35). Conclusion The initial AC and final EFW were the parameters of best agreement regarding birth weight classification. The WHO and intergrowth-21st tables showed high agreement in the classification of ultrasound measurements in relation to the 90th

Resumo Objetivo Analisar a concordância, em relação ao percentil 90, das medidas ultrassonográficas da circunferência abdominal (CA) e peso fetal estimado (PFE), entre as tabelas da Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS) e do International Fetal and Newborn Growth Consortium for the 21st Century integrowth-21st, bem como em relação ao peso ao nascer em fetos/recém-nascidos de mães diabéticas. Métodos Estudo retrospectivo com dados de prontuários de 171 gestantes diabéticas, com gestações únicas, seguidas entre Janeiro de 2017 e Junho de 2018. Foram analisados dados da CA e do PFE na admissão (a partir de 22 semanas) e no pré-parto (até 3 semanas). Essas medidas foram classificadas em relação ao percentil 90. O coeficiente Kappa foi utilizado para analisar a concordância entre as tabelas da OMS e Intergrowth-21st, assim como, por tabela de referência, entre as medidas e o peso ao nascer. Resultados O estudo da OMS relatou 21,6% dos recém nascidos grandes para a idade gestacional (GIG) enquanto que o estudo do intergrowth-21st relatou 32,2%. Ambas as tabelas tiveram fortes concordâncias na avaliação da CA inicial e final e PFE inicial (Kappa= 0,66, 0,72 e 0,63, respectivamente) e concordância quase perfeita em relação ao PFE final (Kappa= 0,91).Emrelação ao peso ao nascer, asmelhores concordâncias foram encontradas para aCAinicial (OMS: Kappa= 0,35; intergrowth-21st: Kappa= 0,42) e como PFE final (OMS: Kappa = 0,33; intergrowth-21st: Kappa= 0,35). Conclusão A CA inicial e o PFE final foram os parâmetros de melhor concordância em relação à classificação do peso ao nascer. As tabelas da OMS e intergrowth-21st mostraram alta concordância na classificação das medidas ultrassonográficas em relação ao percentil 90. Estudos são necessários para confirmar se alguma dessas tabelas é superior na previsão de resultados negativos a curto e longo prazo no grupo GIG.

Predição da Potencial Evasão Acadêmica entre Estudantes Trabalhadores e Não Trabalhadores / Prediction of Potential Higher Education Dropout in Employed and Unemployed Undergraduate Students

Resumo A evasão do ensino superior é um problema relevante. Muitos estudantes não concluem o nível superior devido às dificuldades financeiras e questões psicossociais. Neste contexto, o objetivo do estudo foi identificar preditores dos motivos para a potencial evasão do ensino superior entre 385 estudantes universitários empregados e 397 estudantes desempregados. Os resultados mostraram que os motivos para a potencial evasão do ensino superior na amostra abrangeram os fatores vocacionais, carreira, desempenho acadêmico, interpessoais e falta de suporte. Essas evidências demonstram que a potencial evasão pode ser compreendida por preditores relacionados ao tipo de instituição, financiamento, autoavaliação de desempenho e níveis de satisfação com o curso, condição financeira e escolha profissional. Nas relações de predição entre estudantes que trabalham e não trabalham, há ainda especificidades fundamentais para formular políticas e práticas, com o intuito de maximizar a permanência dos alunos na graduação e otimizar o planejamento da trajetória acadêmica e profissional desses estudantes.

Abstract Higher education dropout is a relevant problem. Many students do not complete college because of financial and psychosocial issues. We aimed to identify predictors of the reasons for potential dropout of higher education among 385 university students employed and 397 unemployed. We showed that the reasons for the potential dropout of higher education in the sample are related to factors as vocational, career, academic performance, interpersonal and lack of support. This evidence demonstrates that predictors related to the type of institution, study financing, self-evaluation and levels of satisfaction with course, financial condition and professional choice predict the college dropout potential among students who work and do not work. Thus, it is necessary to plan public policies that cover these variables and consider the specificities of these groups while formulating policies and practices with the purpose of maximizing student's permanence in higher education and optimizing their professional trajectory planning.

Intenção Empreendedora: Análise do poder preditivo do Perfil Empreendedor e dos Valores Relativos Ao Trabalho / Entrepreneurial Intention: Analysis of the Prediction of Entrepreneurial Profile and Work Values

O objetivo do estudo foi analisar o papel preditor do Perfil Empreendedor (PE) e dos Valores Relativos ao Trabalho (VRT) na Intenção Empreendedora (IE). Foi utilizada uma amostra de conveniência composta por 323 estudantes de uma universidade pública. No que tange à dimensionalidade, a de IE é unifatorial, PE composta por nove dimensões (oportunidade, persistência, eficiência, informações, planejamento, metas, controle, persuasão e rede), e VRT com seis dimensões (autodeterminação, segurança, realização, universalismo, poder e conformidade), todas estão publicadas e apresentam evidências de validade. Foram utilizadas escala de resposta Likert, sendo as de PE e IE de 10 pontos e VRT de 5 pontos. A média de IE foi 5,48(DP = 2,61), em PE as maiores médias foram em informações (M = 8,36; DP = 1,10) e eficiência (M = 8,26; DP = 1,63). Para VRT, as maiores médias foram em segurança (M = 4,66; DP = 0,65) e realização (M = 4,64; DP = 0,64). A análise de regressão múltipla padrão mostrou que os antecedentes PE e VRT explicaram 20% da variância de IE, sendo a contribuição significativa oriunda das dimensões oportunidade (ß = 0,30; p = 0,000), metas (ß = 0,14; p < 0,05), autodeterminação (ß = 0,32; p < 0,05) e poder (ß = 0,17; p < 0,05). Os achados apontam que a busca de novas oportunidades de trabalho, clareza de objetivos profissionais e o desejo de ter um trabalho desafiador contribuem na intenção de abrir um negócio.

The main goal of this study was to analyze the predictive power of Entrepreneurial Profile (PE) and Work-Related Values (VRT) in Entrepreneurial Intent (IE). A convenience sample composed of 323 students from a public university was used. Regarding dimensionality, the IE is one-factor, PE composed of nine dimensions (opportunity, persistence, efficiency, information, planning, goals, control, persuasion and network), and six-dimensional VRT (self-determination, security, achievement, universalism, power and compliance), all are published and provide evidence of validity. Likert response scale was used, with 10-point PE and IE and 5-point VRT. The mean IE was 5.48 (SD = 2,61), in PE the highest means were information (M = 8,36; SD = 1,10) and efficiency (M = 8,26; SD = 1,63). For VRT, the highest averages were safe (M = 4,66; SD = 0,65) and achievement (M = 4,64; SD = 0,64). Multiple regression analysis showed that the PE and VRT antecedents explained 20% of the IE variance, with the significant contribution coming from the opportunity dimensions (ß = 0,30; p = 0,000), goals (ß = 0,14; p < 0,05), self-determination (ß = 0,32; p < 0,05) and power (ß = 0,17; p < 0,05). The findings indicate that the search for new job opportunities, clarity of professional goals and the desire to have a challenging job contribute to the intention of opening a business.

Evaluation of the Use of a Coffee Industry By-Product in a Cereal-Based Extruded Food Product.

The evaluation of by-products to be added to food products is complex, as the residues must be analyzed to demonstrate their potential use as safe foods, as well as to propose the appropriate process and product for recycling. Since coffee is a very popular beverage worldwide, the coffee industry is responsible for generating large amounts of by-products, which include the coffee silverskin (CS), the only by-product of the roasting process. In this work, its characterization and food safety were evaluated by chemical composition assays, microbiological determinations, aflatoxin measurements and acute toxicity tests. The results showed that CS is safe for use in food, in addition to providing dietary fiber, protein and bioactive compounds. An extruded cereal-based ready-to-eat food product was developed through an extreme vertices mixture design, producing an extruded food product being a source of protein and with a high fiber content. Up to 15% of CS was incorporated in the extruded product. This work contributes to the establishment of routes for the valorization of CS; nevertheless, further research is necessary to demonstrate the sustainability of this food industry by-product.

Motivações e dificuldades vivenciadas por jovens empreendedores: estudo qualitativo / Motivations and difficulties experienced by young entrepreneurs: qualitative study

O empreendedorismo vem se destacando como uma nova forma de inserção no mercado de trabalho, principalmente para os jovens. Assim, o presente estudo objetivou compreender as motivações e dificuldades vivenciadas por jovens ao longo do processo de empreender. A amostra foi composta por seis jovens empreendedores, sendo cinco mulheres e um homem. Foram aplicadas entrevistas semiestruturadas, analisadas por meio de análise de conteúdo. A análise das entrevistas resultou em categorias relacionadas com motivações, dificuldades e características dos empreendedores. As características pessoais relatadas pelos jovens empreendedores foram compatíveis com a literatura, abrangendo assumir riscos, comunicação, responsabilidade e criatividade. As categorias mais frequentes como motivações para empreender foram prestígio, influências de terceiros e familiares, necessidades e oportunidades. As dificuldades elencadas associaram-se a iniciar o projeto, adesão dos clientes, liderança, falta de planejamento e desgaste físico e mental. Por meio das categorias elencadas, nota-se que efetivar o empreendedorismo entre jovens requer ações sistemáticas por meio de políticas públicas atreladas aos campos de saúde, educação e trabalho

Entrepreneurship has emerged as a new form of insertion in the labor market, especially for young people. Thus, the present study aimed to understand the motivations and difficulties experienced by young people throughout the process of undertaking. The sample consisted of six young entrepreneurs, five women and one man. Semistructured interviews were applied, analyzed through content analysis. The analysis of the interviews resulted in categories related to the motivations, difficulties and characteristics of the entrepreneurs. The personal characteristics reported by the young entrepreneurs were compatible with the literature, including taking risks, communication, responsibility and creativity. The most frequent categories as motivations to undertake were prestige, influences of third and family, needs and opportunities. The difficulties highlighted were associated with initiating the project, customer support, leadership, lack of planning and physical and mental exhaustion. Through the categories listed, it is noted that effective entrepreneurship among young people requires systematic actions through public policies linked to the fields of health, education, and work