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Estudo da detecção de cédulas falsas da segunda família do Real Brasileiro através de técnicas de processamento de imagens
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-13)
Betti, Rafael Roiz Moyses
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Barcellos, Robson
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/9844506370403162
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6009-4825
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/8819521688824482
With the advent and creation of a oficial currency for the national territory, attempts do defraud Brazilian paper money and forge new ways to counterfeit it also emerged, which only grow and evolve over the years. In this way, considering the utmost importance of money for the functioning of the economy and society as a whole, it i salso necessary to validadte it properly and combat attempts at counterfeiting, both by human operators and automatically. This paper proposes a system capable of automatically separating and classifying Brazilian Real bills from the Second Family into a group of counterfeit bills and another group of genuine bills. For this, five security features of Brazilian paper money are selected, namely the “Watermark”, “Color-Changing Number”, “Holographic Strip”, “Hidden Number”, and “Fluorescent Elements”, studied individually using different image acquisition and processing techniques, image mathematical analysis, and the determination of a classification criterion. The methodology chosen for this study uses MATLAB and takes into account methods used in other works published from the perspective of Indian currency. This experiment presented na accuracy of 100% for four of the five security features tested, and 75% for the last, which led to the discussion of future suggestions for development and improvement for the Project, also exposed in this paper.
A cartografia escolar na produção acadêmica em geografia e educação: uma análise das pesquisas brasileiras realizadas entre 1995 e 2020
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-13)
Castanha, Rafael da Silva
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Tozi, Fabio
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/1239744709191702
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1448-8353
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/0633454591433310
In this dissertation, we conducted a research categorized as state of the art, which included the survey and classification of works on School Cartography produced by postgraduate programs (stricto sensu) in Geography and Education in Brazil, between 1995 and 2020. This is an investigation developed through the quantitative methodology of a descriptive nature, supported by the use of descriptors and filters available in the CAPES Catalog of Theses and Dissertations. Through this, we seek to present a historical overview of the set of production in School Cartography, according to the respective thematic axes disseminated in the Brazilian context, since the consolidation of this area of research as an academic field, with the first colloquia on cartography for children and schoolchildren held by several universities in the country. The theoretical basis was based on the contributions of the main authors and reference authors in the areas of Education, School Geography and School Cartography. Among the main conclusions of this study, we highlight that School Cartography has gained greater notoriety in the academic field, as productions become more dynamic and aim to understand the processes of reading and representing space in the school environment, from different perspectives and theoretical methodological analyses. However, it was also possible to verify that research in School Cartography, both in the area of Geography and Education, is still intensely concentrated mainly in universities in the Southeast, South and Central-West of the country, while in the other regions, productions are scarce or even non-existent.
Optimizing resetting of superconducting qubits
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-13)
Diniz, Ciro Micheletti
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De Assis, Rogério Jorge
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Almeida, Norton Gomes de
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Villas-Bôas, Celso Jorge
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/3102671365275808
Movimentos de renovação política e juventude: sentimentos partidários e democracia em cheque
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-13)
Campos, Daniele Olimpio de
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Kerbauy, Maria Teresa Miceli
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4762029784021248
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0622-1512
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/0922683205785588
Aren't young people responsible for the future of our country? Inspired by this question, the research carried out here aims to analyze how young people belonging to Political Renewal Movements understand and participate in Brazilian democratic processes, and above all, how they perceive the crisis of political representation and partisan sentiments. To this end, a case study was carried out focusing on the analysis of two Renovation Movements, Bancada Ativista, and RenovaBR, chosen because they concentrate young participants from multiple ideological and partisan aspects. This study is divided into three phases, including the cataloging of all participants and former participants of the respective movements and the carrying out of semi-structured interviews with young people from the chosen organizations. Furthermore, from the literature research, conceptual elements were added to understand the entire context of the creation and development of Political Renewal Movements in Brazil and their relationships with Brazilian youth.
Formação de Ilhas de Calor Urbano em áreas industriais
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-13)
Arruda, Angela Maria de
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Masiero, Érico
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2691827106518167
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/5320646745445483
The impact of urbanization and industrialization on the natural environment has aroused the interest of many researchers since the end of the 19th century, when the increase in urban air temperature compared to the rural environment. This phenomenon called Urban Heat Island (UHI) impacts the thermal comfort of individuals, health problems, in air pollution and greater energy demand. The main objective of this thesis was recording the thermal behavior, occurrence and configuration of UHIs caused by the implementation of industrial zones in the urban microclimate. From the analysis systematically, it can be identified that soil use and temperature (LST) are largely explored in work on and remote sensing appears as a method most widespread, followed by computer modeling and simulation. When comparing two industrial districts of different cities, Sintra/PT and Uberlândia/BR, using the software ENVI-met and principal component analysis, it was found that the impact of ventilation in the cooling of industrial districts overlaps with factors such as the percentage of vegetation of the studied site and the albedo, capable of increasing 1.5oC in the industrial environment of Sintra when there is a reduction in wind speed of 1.9 m/s. It was verified need to expand the study, beyond the interrelationship between Tar and LST, considering other microclimatic variables such as wind speed (WS) and direction (WD), sky seeing factor (SVF), rate of kinetic energy (TKE), relative humidity (RH) and air specific (Uesp). Tar and RH were collected in situ in a residential section (R) and another industrial (DI), in the city of Uberlândia/MG, for 15 days for validation of the computational model. Tar throughout the 24 simulated hours remained higher in DI if compared to the residential section, reaching up to 1.3o C higher in the early morning. A higher vegetation rate present in the DI was not able to overcome the effect of the high rate of waterproofing by asphalt and the roofs of the large warehouses, made up of tiles uncoated metals, which tend to retain heat and have thermal emissivity low. Data from the A 507 meteorological station located at the airport of Uberlândia to estimate UHI intensity, with UHI intensity in DI being 70% higher than the residential segment. The conclusions obtained point to the difficulty of implementation of traditional mitigating measures in industrial districts, whether for limitation of physical space or feasibility of necessary interventions. Actions like replacement of construction materials already implemented by materials with properties adequate thermal temperatures, present themselves as viable alternatives to mitigate the effects of UHIs, mainly regarding the increase in nighttime Tar in industrial districts studied. Urban planning focused on the orientation of streets and avenues to optimize the circulation of winds, and allow penetration into the urban fabric, as well as the increase of the albedo of roofs and floors, can also be interesting alternatives for the mitigation of UHIs in industrial areas. The application of acrylic paints in roofs and surfaces of buildings, or the replacement of parking lot floors and maneuvering yards with permeable floors and open spaces are also alternatives that should guide construction guidelines for industrial districts, especially in cities with tropical climate. The integration between urban planning, on the part of the administration public sector, and companies present in DIs, can transform in the long term, the process of occupation of urban industrial zones focused only on optimizing production industrial. Initiatives that involve public authorities, the population affected by the conditions deteriorated thermal comfort and the interests of industries must converge towards establish processes that effectively integrate such spaces into the urban environment of the point from a climatological point of view. Transformations in urban district planning concepts Industrial industries must contribute to thermal relief and mitigate the effects of UHI in cities.
Estudo de azaçúcares como inibidores de Glge, uma maltosiltransferase de Mycobacterium tuberculosis, por meio de docking molecular e da avaliação de interações moleculares
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-13)
Pedroso, Sofia Dallasta
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Schpector, Júlio Zukerman
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4252331837170383
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2191-4074
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/8054606648208210
Tuberculosis is still a worrying disease around the world, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Current treatment for tuberculosis involves a combination of antibiotics, however, it is often ineffective due to drug resistance and the difficulty of completely eliminating the disease-causing bacteria, namely Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In this context, the use of molecular docking is a promising tool in the development of new drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis. Molecular docking consists of the computational analysis of the fitting of a drug candidate molecule with bacterial proteins, thus allowing the identification of promising compounds and optimizing their effectiveness. Its use aims to accelerate the development of new drugs, improving the effectiveness of tuberculosis treatment. In this context, azasugars have been studied as possible drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis, due to their ability to inhibit the enzyme maltosyltransferase (GlgE), essential for the survival of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Furthermore, azasugars have low toxicity and high selectivity, increasing their therapeutic efficacy. In this sense, in the present work we describe the study of three series of azasugars with the aim of evaluating their potential as anti-tuberculosis drugs targeting GlgE. The results point to a compound, called A532 in this study, as a substance of pharmacological interest for this purpose, due to its favorable interaction with the active site of the enzyme, explained by the existence of a network of π interactions and hydrogen bonds. Furthermore, the results presented provide further information about the structure of possible GlgE-inhibiting azasugars and their relationship with the residues that make up its active site.
Análises sinérgicas microbianas de linhagens selecionadas para a biodegradação do herbicida Amicarbazone e testes com cana-de-açúcar
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-14)
Siqueira, Beatriz Zanata
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Montagnolli, Renato Nallin
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/7455124733755299
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3801-9631
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/0429008188993344
Agriculture plays a significant role in our country's economy, but it generates substantial environmental impacts due to the excessive use of pesticides. The pursuit of increased agricultural production often overlooks these impacts, harming soil microbiota and prompting the search for techniques to mitigate the damage. The research aimed to assess the use of microbial strains in the bioremediation of agricultural soil contaminated with the herbicide amicarbazone, commonly used in sugarcane cultivation (Saccharum officinarum). Additionally, it sought to examine the influence of these strains on the productivity of the studied species. Respirometry assays were conducted to verify the viability of soil microbiota in degrading the herbicide. Subsequently, the isolated strains underwent colorimetric tests using the redox indicator 2,6-dichlorophenol-indophenol (DCPIP), which measures catabolic activity in pollutant degradation. Inoculation tests of the strains in sugarcane cultivation soil were also performed, emphasizing the complex interactions among soil microorganisms, herbicides, and plant growth. This included testing the relationship between the studied pesticide and purple morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea). Based on the respirometric tests, it was observed that the soil microbiota had the potential to degrade the herbicide, as evidenced by the difference in CO2 production between the control (176.24 mg) and the Herbicide 200mg/L Group (209.38 mg). In the colorimetric assay, selected yeasts were capable of degrading the herbicide, with the consortium of three microorganisms yielding the best result. When inoculated in the soil, it was observed that the interaction between microorganisms A and B notably inhibited sugarcane buds, while the treatment containing microorganism C showed positive growth, suggesting its limited efficiency in degrading the herbicide, as observed in the colorimetric assay. Regarding the test with the grass, it was evident that joint inoculation resulted in a significant increase in the final length of seedlings compared to treatments that received only the herbicide. In conclusion, it was determined that microorganisms have the capacity to degrade the herbicide, with strains A and B demonstrating higher efficacy. However, it is believed that the by-products of this degradation may be detrimental to sugarcane development, negatively impacting growth. Thus, the results highlight the potential of bioremediation studies in agriculture, illustrating the capability of the microbiota present in the environment.
Empreendedorismo nas escolas de engenharia: um panorama geral
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-14)
Almeida, Matheus de Souza
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Lucas, Alessandra de Almeida
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/9754332336954137
The objective of this study is to provide an overview of the importance, challenges, and current state of entrepreneurial education in undergraduate engineering programs in Brazil and worldwide. In this work, we have seen that entrepreneurial education is of paramount importance for the economic and sociocultural development of a country, but it comes with various challenges, ranging from the complexity and multidisciplinarity of the subject to the need for collaborative efforts from various sectors of society. In this context, engineers emerge as excellent candidates for entrepreneurship due to characteristics such as a high degree of technical knowledge, a strong desire for achievement, and problem-solving-oriented analytical thinking. Such professionals can benefit not only themselves but also society by acquiring entrepreneurial skills and vision. It is concluded that Brazil is making efforts to foster an entrepreneurial culture and, although in its early stages compared to developed countries, is heading in the right direction.
Além do aprendizado local e global: particionando o espaço de classes em problemas de classificação multirrótulo
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-14)
Gatto, Elaine Cecília
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Ferrandin, Mauri
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4132238007682356
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4248-1207
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Cerri, Ricardo
Inducing a model capable of predicting a set of labels for an instance is the objective of multi-label classification, a supervised predictive machine learning task. Work in the literature has shown that identifying, modeling and exploring correlations between labels improves the predictive performance of multi-label classifiers. However, the traditional approaches, referred to here as global and local, used to solve multi-label classification problems may not be taking advantage of these correlations, as in both these correlations are not fully considered. In the global approach, all labels are learned at once and more specific information or correlations can be ignored, while in the local approach labels are learned individually, making correlation learning impractical. There are also works in the literature that show that the currently available multi-label datasets have a very low level of label dependence, and therefore exploring correlations is impractical, while others claim that learning the labels individually is the most compatible solution, and even works that recommend global approach methods as they generate a single, more compact model. In this work, a hybrid approach is proposed, which explores the advantages and tries to mitigate the disadvantages of traditional global and local approaches, which is called Hybrid Partitions for Multi-label Classification - \ac{HPML}. This approach aims to find several label partitions, which are composed of disjoint groups of correlated labels, here called hybrid partitions. Four experiments were conducted to test and validate the hypothesis with different versions of hybrid partitions, which were compared with the partitions generated by the global, local approach and also different random versions. In general, the experiments showed that it is possible to find a hybrid partition capable of improving the predictive performance of classifiers on various data sets and that traditional methods still fail to learn the labels as well as correctly deal with the correlations between labels.
Geografia em harmonias: a música como ferramenta para o ensino
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-14)
Afonso, Raique Zambon
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Franca, Gilberto Cunha
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/0983946781650048
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5637-2255
This work aimed to analyze the potential use of music as a didactic and pedagogical tool for teaching Geography in high school. Additionally, the analysis of song lyrics related to teaching Geography topics helped identify how music can be used to convey concepts in a more accessible and engaging manner. The research methodology was based on the bibliographic review of various scientific articles and books related to the use of music in education and how it can help promote student engagement and motivation, as well as connect curriculum content with their daily experiences. Regarding the empirical research, the study conducted an online questionnaire with teachers who had experimented with using music in Geography classes. The results showed that using music in the teaching of Geography can have a positive impact on student engagement, motivation, and comprehension of the content. It was possible to demonstrate that the use of music can help create a more dynamic and interactive learning environment, as well as stimulate critical thinking and creativity among students. However, the study also identified some challenges that need to be addressed for the effective use of music in Geography education. One of the main challenges is the lack of material resources and training for teachers, which can hinder the implementation of innovative teaching practices. Another challenge is the need for a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to Geography education, which requires collaboration between different areas of knowledge and the integration of different teaching methodologies.
Manufatura aditiva de uma órtese suro podálica após o processo de otimização topológica
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-14)
Floresta, Ronaldo Franklin
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Shiki, Sidney Bruce
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/0573973677787523
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/8495793898166049
With the advancement of technology, the need for evolutions and adaptations in processes in general has required the manufacture of increasingly complex structures in an efficient way with reduced consumption and time. In this context, additive manufacturing has gained a lot of space in the market, as it meets the need for manufacturing complex geometries that would previously require a lot of effort or even be unfeasible for conventional manufacturing processes. That said, studies have been developed in the field of assistive medicine with the aim of improving and enabling the manufacture of orthoses through additive manufacturing. The AFO orthosis (Ankle-Foot Orthosis), our suropodal orthosis, is a medical device responsible for ensuring the stability of patients who suffer some type of injury or who have difficulty moving their ankle. As it is an external device, comfort becomes a fundamental factor for the patient who uses it. Therefore, topological optimization concepts have been applied to AFO orthoses aiming to reduce the mass of the device without losing its mechanical properties. With the application of topology optimization, AFO assumes increasingly complex geometries and, even for additive manufacturing processes, the time to manufacture this device can increase significantly. Therefore, the present work seeks to study the concepts and manufacturing parameters of additive manufacturing aiming to manufacture an AFO after going through the topological optimization process, with lower amounts of raw material used, in addition to reduced manufacturing time. For this, 5 3D printing parameters were selected, namely: layer height, extrusion width, printing speed, manufacturing orientation and filling density. With an AFO model defined from previous studies, these parameters were entered into the Ultimaker Cura slicing software, together with the properties of the defined 3D printer and the manufacturing raw material, in this case PLA. In total, 18 simulations were carried out, half for a first orientation and the other half for the second chosen printing orientation. The results were effective when related to the reduction of AFO mass and manufacturing time.
Estratificação de risco cardiovascular para qualificação da atenção à saúde de pacientes hipertensos e/ou diabéticos em uma Estratégia de Saúde da Família
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-14)
Calistro, Monyelle de Oliveira
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Silva, Geovani Gurgel Aciole da
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/6146469366214279
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6400-8293
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/8833399426716609
Systemic Arterial Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus are prevalent chronic diseases with a high relationship with cardiovascular disease, the first being the main cause of death in Brazil and the world, so there is no doubt that they are of great relevance for public health policies. health due to the considerable impact on mortality and cardiovascular morbidity. The present work aimed to assist in the care planning of hypertensive and/or diabetic patients treated in a Basic Health Unit (UBS) through a line of care specifically aimed at these patients, which allowed to stratify cardiovascular risk, directing them within the health care network and making it possible to qualify the health care offered by a Family Health Strategy in the interior of Ceará. This is an epidemiological, individual, observational, cross-sectional study of the exploratory morbidity investigation type that evaluated and stratified the cardiovascular risk of hypertensive and/or diabetic patients, registered in the e-SUS system, belonging to the coverage area of the ESF of one of the UBS's located in the city of Crato. Data collection took place within the UBS during scheduled consultations with the unit's doctor, who promoted the flow of these patients to an appropriate room and collection took place together with the researcher. Initially, a form was applied to obtain lifestyle and sociodemographic data related to the interviewees' gender, race, marital status and education. To identify patients' cardiovascular risk, the risk stratification form for priority chronic conditions made available by the QualificaAPSUS Project was used, which brought together a set of clinical data obtained from the results of evaluations and examinations of these patients. Initially, the data were obtained and compiled in databases using Excel software, then the analysis was carried out through a thorough and detailed description of the variables used, with the aim of characterizing the study population. For numerical variables, such as Age and serum creatinine, centrality measures were used, such as mean and median, and dispersion measures, such as standard deviation, minimum and maximum, and quartiles. For categorical and ordinal categorical variables, absolute and relative frequency was used. Next, different statistical methods were used to investigate the associations between the study variables and cardiovascular risk. Thus, it was identified that of the 86 participants, aged between 38 and 82 years, 76.7% were women and 23.3% men, 74.4% were brown, 10.5% white, 9.3% black and 5.8% yellow; Regarding education, 33.7% had primary education from the 1st to the 4th grade and the majority, 58.1%, were married. When it came to health behaviors, the majority of individuals were not involved in physical activities (79.1%) and were not smokers (88.4%). Regarding alcohol consumption, 86% of participants reported not consuming it, while 14% admitted to drinking it. Hypertension was common in the sample (87.2%), in contrast to the presence of diabetes (40.7%). It was evident that this group presents a high risk of developing cardiovascular disease, the majority of which, 54 (62.79%) were classified as high risk, highlighting the strong relationship between the pathophysiological conditions caused by SAH and DM and the development of CVD ; analyzes of the relationships between variables and cardiovascular risk provided important insights, age, gender, diabetes, blood pressure classification, BMI, and electrocardiogram results emerged as risk factors for cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, several other variables did not demonstrate significant associations, emphasizing the complexity of determining cardiovascular risk and the multifactorial influence on this measure. Thus, despite the difficulties encountered in carrying out the stratification, in particular the absence of some test results and the non-attendance of patients at scheduled appointments, cardiovascular risk stratification was obtained for the 86 patients who participated in the research, of which the highest risk was classified as high risk, demonstrating a lack of quality in the care offered to patients, constituting an opportune device for ongoing health education. This study enabled a differentiated and equitable look at the groups formed, as patients were directed within the health network according to their risk classification, allowing for greater qualification of health care for these patients. In this way, the importance of applying the cardiovascular risk stratification tool of the QualificaAPSUS Project as well as investing in Primary Health Care becomes evident.
Estudo do comportamento de alvenaria estrutural com juntas finas de composto polimérico
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-16)
Sipp, Gustavo
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Margarido, Ana Paula
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2507101291061830
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Parsekian, Guilherme Aris
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/7798651726059215
This research aimed to evaluate the behavior of concrete block structural masonry built with thin polymer composite mortar. The construction of structural masonry with thin joints has been used for some years in Europe, and some countries already have design standards considering its application. However, there are still no standards for the design of structural masonry with thin joints made of polymeric compounds, due to the lack of knowledge about the behavior of masonry laid with this type of material. This research was developed to evaluate the behavior of masonry in compression through tests carried out on prisms, small walls and walls. A step was also developed to evaluate the influence of filling the vertical joint on the shear behavior of the masonry. The flexural behavior of the masonry was also evaluated through bending resistance tests carried out on prisms according to the procedure described in ABNT NBR 16868-3 (2020) and also using the lever method provided for in the Australian standard AS 3700 (2017). Three types of concrete blocks with a nominal size of 140x190X290 mm were used, with different values of compressive strength and also two polymeric compounds from different producers. Procedures were proposed for performing tests to characterize the mechanical properties of polymeric compounds. When performing compressive strength tests, it was possible to notice differences between the compounds from the two producers. This difference would not be perceived just by carrying out the characterization tests specified in NBR 16590-2 (ABNT, 2017); therefore, they can be used to differentiate the properties of different polymeric compounds with greater precision. The use of plastic wedges can assist in the laying process, to ensure the alignment of the rows. NBR 16590-1 (ABNT, 2017), points out filling the vertical joint as optional, however, shear resistance tests indicate that there is a decrease of around 60% in shear resistance for samples built without filling the joint vertically, indicating the need to fill it out. The tests show that the equations and expressions used for conventional masonry cannot describe the behavior of thin-joint masonry laid with polymeric compounds. For conventional masonry there is a considerable increase in the modulus of elasticity of the masonry as the compressive strength of the block used increases, however, in the case of thin joint masonry this behavior was not observed, and the modulus did not vary much with the use of blocks of different resistance levels. An equation was proposed to predict the modulus of the masonry based on the characteristics of the blocks and polymeric compounds, enabling greater precision in estimating the modulus of this type of masonry. Performance tests were carried out on wall specimens without the presence of rendering mortar or any other surface coating. The results showed satisfactory behavior for the suspended load and hard body impact tests. For the thermal shock test, moisture was observed passing to the opposite side of the wall during water spraying, indicating the need to apply a coating so that this type of masonry is capable of guaranteeing watertightness.
Monitoramento da integridade estrutural a partir de sensoreamento de baixo-custo: Investigação de técnicas de inteligência artificial para classificação de danos estruturais
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-16)
Hagihara, Rodrigo Jun
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Shiki, Sidney Bruce
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/0573973677787523
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/7402833011834318
In engineering, a structure is designed considering its possible failure due to damage that occurs over time. In this context, in order to extend the useful life of components, avoid failures and operational problems, periodic maintenance is carried out. Several studies are conducted on maintenance based on real-time monitoring of the state of a structure, anticipating the detection of damage. The high precision and constant dependence on human resources to obtain conclusive parameters makes the process costly. Therefore, the biggest obstacle for monitoring is differentiating between damaged and undamaged structures using low-cost equipment and statistical pattern recognition algorithms. In the present work, supervised learning techniques were used to analyze simulated vibration signals and vibration signals of a structure for correlation with different types of damage. Using MATLAB, ADXL335 accelerometer and ESP-32 microcontroller to monitor the state of a simple two-story structure excited by external impact-type forces, it was possible to extract the natural frequencies and damping coefficients as main attributes for classifying the dimension of the associated damage. . At the end of the study, it was found that the different classifiers Medium Gaussian SVM, Medium KNN, Medium Tree and Linear Discriminant achieved accuracy greater than 85% to highlight the differences between damage conditions. Different performance metrics were analyzed to prove their accuracy, such as: true positive rate, true negative rate, positive predictive values, false discovery rate, false positive rate, ROC curve and AUC. By comparing the results obtained with the structure and simulated signals, the effectiveness of artificial intelligence and the feasibility of using economically accessible instrumentation to monitor structural integrity in small structures were evaluated. Despite the need for a large amount of data to obtain good results, it is believed that the model obtained can contribute to the generation of new algorithms capable of classifying different types of damage to structures.
Uma leitura política dos contos Rip Van Winkle (1819) e A lenda do cavaleiro sem cabeça (1820), de Washington Irving (1783-1859)
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-16)
Prearo, Paula Aline
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Ferreira, Carla Alexandra
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/5522506928191940
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/5277481874887785
The objective of this master's thesis is to investigate the short stories Rip Van Winkle and The legend of Sleepy Hollow - The legend of the headless horseman -, by Washington Irving, from the perspective of dialectics, in other words, of sociological criticism, as postulated by the American theorist Fredric Jameson in The political unconscious (1992) and two other great exponents, who contribute to the delineation of the theoretical contribution of the analysis: the Brazilian literary critic Antonio Candido and Roberto Schwarz, active critic in the literary sphere. In this way, we seek to investigate, in a dialogue between literature and society, or between form and content, how the two tales mobilize, in their intrinsic organization of form, the idealization of the dream of American nation-building and its identity clashes in the face of various regional, cultural, economic, and political divisions that made up a precursor and original identity of the United States, beyond the children's reading attributed to the tales nowadays. The analysis is guided by the three interpretative levels proposed by Fredric Jameson, in which the first deals with the manifest content of the work - the text itself - and its proximity to the universe of literature for children, the second deals with the social problems that interpellate the tales, and the third expands semantically, through the ideology of the form, the interpretation of the tales as inherent parts of the construction of the history of the country, of the formation of the American nation, besides clarifying, through the form itself, the reasons why the tales are attributed the classification of children's literature.
Cardiorespiratory coupling is associated with exercise capacity in athletes: a cross-sectional study
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-17)
Abreu, Raphael Martins de
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Cairo, Beatrice
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Rehder-Santos, Patricia
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Silva, Claudio Donisete da
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Signini, Étore De Favari
Punir e remir: as dinâmicas que permeiam o direito à remição da pena através da leitura no sistema prisional brasileiro
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-17)
Macacari, Otávio
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Sinhoretto, Jacqueline
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/7743699562476490
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8718-779X
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2888802662338101
The present work seeks to understand the dynamics surrounding the right to sentence remission through reading in the Brazilian prison system. Through this process, Brazilian inmates can reduce their days of sentence by writing reviews of literary works read during their period of incarceration. In dialogue with international literature on punishment and also with authors addressing the Latin American context, the objective was to map the processes that surround the right to sentence remission through reading. To achieve this, in addition to discussing the literature on the subject, a survey of the history of the right in question was conducted up to the present day, along with interviews with individuals who, in some way, have a connection to it. Through bibliographic data, quantitative analysis, and interviews with individuals involved in remission practices, it was possible to observe that the right in question has shown good theoretical development, especially in recent decades, but limited practical development. Furthermore, it was noted that the practice of reading primarily reaches individuals with advanced educational levels, restricting itself to a small portion of the prison population.
Projeto conceitual de interpretação ambiental para a gruta dos Paiva Parque Estadual Intervales (SP)
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-17)
Oliveira, Maria Sinária Laveredo de
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Mello, Kaline de
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/1974531968891537
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Lobo, Heros Augusto Santos
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/9405961078398915
Environmental Interpretation (IA) constitutes a set of technical, artistic and philosophical procedures, applied in order to propose the revelation of meanings, instead of simply communicating information, aiming to establish a transformative relationship between the public and the protected heritage. In this context, the present work presents a conceptual AI project proposal for the Gruta dos Paiva, located in the buffer zone of the Intervales State Park (PEI), in the State of São Paulo. The project was designed to contribute to the implementation of conservation management strategies, as the cave is one of PEI's tourist attractions. The research was developed through a systematic literature review, adaptations of the ROVUC method for field activities, interviews, dialogues and participatory seminars. The results presented correspond to a base of interpretative means, considering the attractive potential of each point of interest studied. The study presents information for more detailed discussions on proposals and standards for materials and graphic solutions, itineraries, content and interpretive panels arranged on the trails, in Gruta dos Paiva and its surroundings, through suggested routing, with the insertion of a geological itinerary, animated production for graphic representation in the audio visual hall, installation of sensory spaces to ensure local accessibility, installation of interpretive panels and personalized itinerary for the karst route.
Construção de aplicativo móvel para planejamento reprodutivo na atenção primária em saúde: tecnologia mhealth aliada a enfermagem na promoção da saúde
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-17)
Lima, Edilson Rodrigues de
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Frizzo, Heloísa Cristina Figueiredo
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/7671727745372896
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7661-0353
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4405082453704994
Introduction: Comprehensive care for sexual and reproductive health still falls far short of what is recommended in guidelines, standards and protocols. That said, to achieve comprehensive care that provides an expanded clinic, it is important to highlight the role of the entities involved in this health care production process. In view of the above, professionals who work in the ESF must be trained to meet the demands in reproductive planning, while permanent education stands out, through educational technologies to strengthen care and manage important information, ensuring continued care. Research Question: What theoretical knowledge supports the development of a technological solution such as Mobile Application (APP) to optimize the assistance provided by nursing in Reproductive Planning in Primary Health Care with a view to Health Promotion? General and Specific Objectives: Develop a technological solution to optimize the assistance provided by nursing in Reproductive Planning with a view to Health Promotion; (i) Provide information to support the construction of the mobile application, through an Integrative Literature Review; (ii) Prepare content on Reproductive Planning and sexual and reproductive health care for the mobile app; (iii) Build the application interfaces with the goals for usability and accessibility in mind. Method: This is a methodological study, through the construction of a hypermedia system in four stages: modeling, navigation design, abstract design of the interface and implementation. Ethical and Legal Aspects of the Research: Considering that the integrative literature review is a systematic methodological study, from the appropriation of secondary data in the public domain, there will be no need to submit this project to an ethics and research committee, as it does not require this protocol for its development. Results: The integrative literature review brought us important evidence and support for building the application. The articles served as a basis for elaborating the construct's content through national and international references that supported the creation of the proposed technology. Discussions: In the context of health, access to information through mobile and wireless digital technologies at any time and anywhere has provided and contributed to positive transformation in the world of work, giving it an irreversible new meaning. Digital health technologies, such as this application, will support nurses within the scope of Primary Health Care in the practice and assistance of Sexual and Reproductive Health in their daily work.
Adaptação transcultural do Computer Proficiency Questionnaire: assessing low and high computer proficient seniors para o contexto brasileiro
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2023-11-21)
Cruz, Gabrieli Pereira da
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Raymundo, Taiuani Marquine
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4269225089630583
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8598-463X
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Castro, Paula Costa
Despite the demographic transition emphasizing social participation in promoting healthy aging, digital inclusion for older adults remains a challenge. Promoting digital citizenship requires specific training and validated instruments. Currently, there is no Brazilian tool to assess older adults' proficiency in using information and communication technology. Objective: Cross-culturally translate and adapt a questionnaire for older adults' computer proficiency in Brazil. Materials and Methods: A methodological study followed the literature for cross-cultural adaptation of the original U.S. Computer Proficiency Questionnaire: Assessing Low and High Computer Proficient Seniors to the Brazilian context. The methodological study included the initial translation by three independent Brazilian translators proficient in English, translation synthesis developed by the researchers of this study, backtranslation carried out by two independent U.S. translators proficient in Brazilian Portuguese, and cross-cultural adaptation through semantic, idiomatic, experiential, and conceptual equivalence, conducted by five judges from the fields of Gerontology and Gerontechnology. Finally, the questionnaire underwent a pre-test with 20 older adults residing in Curitiba/PR and Bariri/SP. Participants were recruited from a database linked to an extension project for older adults and through social media outreach. All stages of questionnaire translation, adaptation, and pre-testing were documented, including suggestions made by translators, back-translators, judges, the target population, and the researchers of this study. Results: Translations (T1, T2, T3) were analyzed by the authors of this study, and a synthesis version was developed (T123). The backtranslation of the synthesis version was submitted for approval and consensus with the original authors. After approval, a committee of judges reviewed and compared all translations. The items obtained agreement ranging from 20% to 100%. Disagreements led to replacements, such as using a webcam and video conferencing rooms instead of using a trackball and chat rooms. After corrections and revisions, the questionnaire was applied in the pre-test. Of the 20 evaluated participants, 55% were female, married, with an average age of 70.85 years (5.71), income of 5 or more minimum wages, with an average of 11.9 years of education (3-19 years), and accessing the Internet more than once a day. Half demonstrated a reported ability and willingness to answer the questionnaire through an electronic form, while the others chose to fill out the questionnaire in printed format. Participants considered the research to be extremely relevant and generally easy to understand but pointed out some items as "not clear". All suggestions made regarding the questionnaire were deemed relevant, resulting in the pre-final version titled "Computer Proficiency Questionnaire: Assessment of Older Adults with Low and High Information and Communication Technology Proficiency for the Brazilian context". This version showed excellent internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.98. Conclusion: The Brazilian version of the instrument is clear, easy to understand and high reliability, allowing future validation studies. This study represents the first step in the extensive application of this instrument in public and private initiatives aimed at digital inclusion of the seniors. However, it is crucial to highlight that the questionnaire will undergo a validation process and analysis of its psychometric properties, ensuring its quality and effectiveness in assessing technology proficiency among the elderly.