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Reflexão da minha trajetória no curso de medicina
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-06)
Abubakar, Obeedu
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Nordi, Aline Barreto de Almeida
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/9965335072268661
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0262-9796
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/8738638029381200
This work presents a reflective analysis of my experiences throughout medical school, by focusing on the main educational curricular cycles of the medical school at UFSCar. Activities are divided into cycles such as first, second and third cycle or internship as recommended in our pedagogical project. Through personal accounts, I will address the main challenges I faced and also elaborate about my academic training, such as patients’ assistance, practice in hospital as well as other health facilities and how medical theory is transformed in real life situations. The reflections cover both technical and scientific development as well as personal transformation, highlighting how these experiences contributed to my training.
Condicionador de solo baseado em nanocompósito: TPS/nanoargila
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-06)
Vieira, Henrique Otávio Salles
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Ferreira, Marystela
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4714185516263478
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9459-8167
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2643343344559555
Projections indicate continued population growth, increasing food demand and putting pressure on increasingly depleted arable land. Soil conditioners are a good alternative in the search for greater soil efficiency, aiming to increase its productivity to meet the growing global demand for food. In this sense, thermoplastic starch (TPS) presents interesting characteristics for this purpose, while nanoclay (NA) shows potential to reinforce its polymeric mesh, generating new properties. Thus, these low-cost materials were combined to develop optimized formulations of 3%, 5% and 7% (w/w) of NA to TPS. FTIR experiments demonstrate that structural modifications occurred in the material when the two components were mixed, with greater intensity in TPS/NA7%, being visible in the SEM images. The TPS/NA7% sample was the one that swollen the most to TPS, with emphasis on slightly acidic and neutral media, being 32%, 39% and 21% at pH's 5, 7 and 9, respectively. The TPS/NA7% sample also had the lowest solubility, mainly in slightly acidic and slightly basic media, 30%, 25.4% and 24.4% for the respective pH's 5, 7 and 9. The neutral pH of the nanocomposites can guarantee their use in a wide variety of soils. The cation exchange capacity (CEC) was also higher in the nanocomposites to TPS, with a higher value in TPS/NA7%, indicating greater availability of nutrients for the medium in which they were found. Showing such superiority, TPS/NA7% was subjected to further experiments. Thus, performance tests of leaching, biodegradability, microbial activity and planting show that TPS/NA7% is the composite that presents a better release of NPK ions, as well as a lower release of CO2 and proliferation of microorganisms, and a higher productivity in seedling growth, reducing the dormancy effect in seeds. Finally, the TPS/NA7% composite stood out from the others and showed a product that not only showed improvement in the physical-chemical properties of the soil, but also economic viability and sustainability. Thus, this work also contributed to more sustainable and efficient agricultural practices
Acessando a comunidade de mesopredadores em uma região altamente fragmentada de mata atlântica a partir do eDNA e iDNA
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-06)
Pereira, Anderson Coimbra
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Saranholi, Bruno Henrique
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/7501155211183288
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8221-3557
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Galetti Júnior, Pedro Manoel
The Atlantic Forest is one of the most biodiverse yet threatened biomes globally, with significant loss of its original area due to fragmentation and human expansion. The Pernambuco Endemism Center (CEP), located north of the São Francisco River mouth, is among the most devastated regions of this biome, hosting endemic species and high phylogenetic diversity, although its remaining areas are increasingly isolated and degraded. The fragmentation of CEP poses a serious threat to the survival of various species and undermines the ecological functioning of the biome, marking it as a priority area for conservation studies. Currently, large mammals are absent from the CEP due to intense anthropogenic pressure, and remaining predators are mesopredators, surviving in low densities and playing crucial ecological roles. This study focuses on the conservation of these mesopredators by detecting their presence to enhance knowledge of their distributions and identify priority areas for conservation. Innovative monitoring approaches are essential for understanding the presence of threatened species and guiding preservation actions. The objectives included identifying mesopredator presence in CEP forest fragments and pinpointing areas of conservation priorities for those species. Monitoring employed environmental DNA (eDNA) and invertebrate-derived DNA (iDNA) techniques, analyzing water samples and stomach contents of flies and mosquitoes, respectively. Additionally, species distribution modeling (SDM) was conducted to identify areas with conservation potential for six mesopredator species recorded in the region: Leopardus pardalis, Didelphis aurita, Didelphis albiventris, Procyon cancrivorus, Nasua nasua, and Cerdocyon thous. Collections were made from 13 forest fragments in CEP, utilizing metabarcoding analyses with 12SrRNA and 16SrRNA markers to detect mesopredator species presence. Results demonstrated the effectiveness of eDNA and iDNA methodologies for monitoring low-abundance species in fragmented areas, identifying C. thous and D. albiventris in five of the analyzed fragments; the iDNA from flies and the 16S marker were more effective for target species identification. The SDM incorporated environmental, land cover, anthropogenic, and topographical variables to predict favorable occurrence areas for these species' conservation. The modeling outcomes forecast potential species distributions in response to the analyzed variables, identifying viable forest fragments for population protection. This study provides critical insights for conserving mesopredators and the overall faunal community in CEP. By identifying occurrence areas and potential habitats, the research aids in developing conservation strategies that can benefit local biodiversity. Thus, the present study not only advances knowledge about mesopredators but also reinforces the importance of integrated actions to protect the threatened fauna of the Centro de Endemismo Pernambuco.
Relato da experiência de um nômade no curso de medicina
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-06)
Kabawa, Mohamad
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Campos, Crispim Antonio
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/6964895672298869
This Course Conclusion Paper (TCC) is provided for in the Pedagogical Project of the Medicine Course at UFSCar. It is a Critical-Reflective Narrative based on my experience reports as a Syrian refugee student on this Undergraduate Course from 2019 to 2024, from the beginning of the course to the internship, highlighting how each stage contributed to my academic, personal and professional training. In addition to my experience with the extracurricular activities I have been involved in and my great interest in medical entrepreneurship, opportunities that have arisen with the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, I explore how the active problem-based teaching method has influenced my development and allowed me to take new paths in medicine.
Graus de ansiedade matemática em estudantes durante épocas de crises globais e sua relação com a motivação: uma análise de gênero
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-06)
Oliveira, Laôr Fernandes de
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Nascimento, Monalisa Muniz
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/9444899939943716
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1628-6296
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Carmo, João dos Santos
Anxiety and motivation are significant factors in the school context, influencing both students' experiences and performance in a subject. During remote learning, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence of mathematical anxiety levels among SESI-SP students was observed, as well as the relationship between this anxiety and motivation to study mathematics. The aim of this research was to analyze the levels of mathematical anxiety at two distinct moments: at the beginning of the return to in-person classes (August 2021) and after the stabilization of in-person classes (2022). Data collection was carried out in SESI-SP schools located in the Mogi Guaçu and Araras regions, with the participation of 945 students from the 5th and 9th grades of elementary school (n=749) and the 3rd year of high school (n=196). Of the total participants, 453 were female and 492 were male. For the descriptive analyses, data from participants who responded to both phases of the survey were used. The final sample, after matching, consisted of 101 participants. The data indicated that individuals identifying as female exhibited significantly higher levels of math anxiety, particularly in the moderate, high, and extreme ranges, compared to male participants, even after the return to in-person classes. These findings were further influenced by the global crisis context of the COVID-19 pandemic, showing that women with moderate to high math anxiety were more significantly affected. The results of the second assessment did not support the hypothesis that math anxiety levels would decrease, instead revealing significant gender differences. Notably, the impact of extreme math anxiety was more pronounced among females, aligning with existing literature that highlights their greater likelihood of experiencing heightened anxiety in response to mathematics. This underscores the need to develop and implement educational strategies that are both individualized and sensitive to gender-related aspects, with a focus on emotional and motivational support. Emphasis should be placed on approaches grounded in trial-and-success methods rather than traditional trial-and-error models.
Educação dos estudantes com deficiência no contexto das escolas em tempo integral do município de Sorocaba.
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-06)
Belarmino, Maria Hildelânia Nascimento
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Dainez, Débora
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4671868444231806
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8223-098X
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/3628301294751786
Full-Time Schooling and Special Education have taken on a prominent role in educational policies. In light of this, the present study poses the following question: How do the policy guidelines for Full-Time Schooling and Special Education affect the schooling of students with disabilities? Considering the importance of intersecting these policies, the main objective of this research was to analyze the guidelines related to Full-Time Schooling and Special Education policies from an inclusive perspective, within the context of municipal schools in Sorocaba. To achieve this, the following specific objectives were established: a) To understand the perceptions of school administrators regarding Special Education in Full-Time Schools within Sorocaba's municipal network; b) To identify the main challenges and strategies for supporting students with disabilities in the schools under study; c) To examine how the educational services for students with disabilities are implemented and the conditions for their schooling in Full-Time Schools in the municipality. The study employed Stephen J. Ball's policy cycle as an analytical framework and included bibliographic and documentary research, as well as interviews with administrators from Full-Time Elementary Schools in Sorocaba, São Paulo State. The analyses revealed that Special Education in Full-Time Schools is shaped by ongoing, limited, and restricted adaptations. The findings highlighted a fragmentation between Full-Time Schooling and Special Education policies, which are conceived in a sectoral manner and function in a disjointed way. Considering both the objective and subjective conditions, it was observed that these policies, in their contexts of influence and text production, do not align with their implementation in practice. The assistentialist approach that characterizes these policies has implications for practical contexts and raises critical questions about the social role of schools and the contradictions surrounding the (lack of) schooling of students with disabilities. It is concluded that both Full-Time Schooling and Special Education policies possess compensatory and remedial characteristics, reflecting the capitalist production model of schooling. This model seeks to regulate the process of knowledge socialization through the assistentialist nature of public schools.
Extremófilos em astrobiologia: contribuições para a compreensão da produção de bioassinaturas e estratégias moleculares de sobrevivência
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-06)
Santos, Alef dos
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Pilau, Eduardo Jorge
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/0859421816184957
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Rodrigues-Filho, Edson
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Rosado, Alexandre Soares
The origin, evolution, and survival of life in extraterrestrial environments are fundamental questions that drive scientists to search for evidence of life beyond Earth. The science dedicated to investigating these questions is astrobiology, a relatively new field that integrates various areas of the natural sciences, such as astronomy, geology, chemistry, and biology. In this context, the search for habitable environments is essential to explore the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Currently, it is known that some celestial bodies in our solar system, such as Mars and the icy moons Enceladus and Europa, exhibit or have exhibited potentially habitable conditions. However, Earth remains the only known planet that harbors life, serving as the primary guide in this search for answers. This thesis investigates the use of extremophilic microorganisms, such as a black yeast and alkaliphilic bacteria, as models to understand the molecular mechanisms of survival and the production of biosignatures when exposed to conditions that simulate the geochemistry of Mars and the oceans of Enceladus. First, the potential of the black yeast strain Rhinocladiella similis as a eukaryotic model in astrobiological studies was explored. Genomic and proteomic analyses revealed that when exposed to synthetic regolith simulating Martian soil and perchlorate salts, the yeast significantly altered its metabolism, producing various proteins and enzymes to cope with oxidative stress, in addition to activating chemical detoxification processes and increasing melanin production. The yeast also produced unique molecules under these conditions, such as osmolytes, oxylipins, and siderophores. Moreover, the study investigated the potential of a volcanic crater in Saudi Arabia as a promising environment for the discovery of polyextremophilic bacteria that could serve as models in astrobiology. Several halophilic bacteria were isolated and characterized by 16S sequencing, and two of them, from the genus Halalkalibacterium halodurans, were subjected to genomic and metabolomic analyses to investigate their survival capabilities under conditions that simulate the oceans of Enceladus. Their chemical signatures were analyzed using a molecular network approach via mass spectrometry, aiming to identify potential biosignature targets. In summary, this study demonstrated that through multi-omic tools such as genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, it was possible to deepen the understanding of the molecular strategies employed by these extremophilic microorganisms under astrobiologically relevant conditions, showing that these microorganisms are valuable models for understanding potential life beyond Earth.
A tendência à estabilidade de Fechner na obra de Freud
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-06)
Mattos, André Santana
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Namba, Janaina
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/5016873975206205
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0878-5282
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/0371831964052713
This work consists of an examination of the relationship between the works of Sigmund Freud and Gustav Fechner, based on Fechner’s concept of the tendency to stability, which is incorporated into Freud’s work in 1920, in "Beyond the pleasure principle". The principle of the tendency to stability had been formulated by Fechner in 1873, in the book "Some ideas on the history of creation and development of organisms", having been conceived as a physical principle, according to which every isolated material system would move towards increasingly stable states. This principle would act on organisms, resulting in both the stable cycles of life and the stability of inorganic rest. Freud, in turn, inserts it in his work, taking it as the basis of his principle of constancy, which, along with the pleasure principle, will be understood by him as an expression of the death drive. Adding to this the fact that Fechner understands stability and pleasure as the physical and psychical manifestations of the same process, we have there an interesting and remarkable coincidence between the two authors, who align stability, death and pleasure in their theories. On the other hand, we find an important divergence between the tendency to stability and the principles of regulation of the quantities of excitation, as well as between the conceptions of pleasure of the two authors, where the association explicitly woven by Freud resides. While in Freud a quantitative conception is placed in the foreground, stability and pleasure in Fechner have a more essentially qualitative character. The theme of repetition, which appears in some way in both authors, seems to be even more divergent, as the cyclical repetition characteristic of Fechnerian stability is not represented in the set of phenomena that make up Freud’s repetition compulsion. Even the point of greatest coincidence or theoretical compatibility, however, which is the convergence between tendencies leading to stability, death and pleasure, does not seem to allow for a rigorous theoretical integration, if we consider the specificities of these concepts in each author.
A relação entre inflação e índices de preços ao produtor agropecuário: Uma análise por meio de séries temporais para os extremos de faixas de renda
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-06)
Nogueira, João Pedro Ferreira
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Carrara, Aniela Fagundes
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2348376949393246
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3131-2344
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4053783370823362
Motivated by the central position that agriculture has in Brazil's economy, as well as by the growth, especially in the post-pandemic period, of food insecurity among lower-income Brazilians, which has, at least in part, its origin in the inflationary dynamics of food, the This objective study analyzes the impact that agricultural producer prices for three types of goods (grains, livestock products and fruit and vegetables) have on inflation for very low-income and high-income Brazilians. To this end, a model was created for each social group evaluated, inspired by the New-Keynesian Phillips curve, whose orders were made using Autoregressive Vectors with Error Correction. As a result, it was possible to demonstrate that the price for agricultural producers has a stronger impact on inflation for the poorest at the expense of inflation for the richest, at least in the period analyzed, which runs from January 2007 to March 2024.
Percepção dos estudantes de medicina sobre cuidados paliativos pediátricos: uma revisão integrativa
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-08)
Brito, João Pedro Pereira
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Castro, Renata Sayuri Ansai Pereira de
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/5853382097172242
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/1521910933070184
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0631-4425
Pediatric palliative care is essential to improve the quality of life of children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. However, palliative care training in medical schools is often insufficient, resulting in a gap in knowledge and preparation of future physicians. This study aims to synthesize the evidence on medical students’ perceptions of pediatric palliative care and the factors that influence this perception during medical training. Method: An integrative literature review was conducted, covering quantitative, qualitative, and mixed studies published in the last ten years. The search was performed in the PubMed and Scielo databases, using descriptors related to medical students and pediatric palliative care. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were established to ensure the relevance of the selected studies. Results: The analysis revealed that most medical students have a limited understanding of pediatric palliative care, with attitudes that vary throughout their training. Practical experience and contact with terminally ill patients are essential to shape students’ perceptions. Furthermore, the lack of a structured curriculum and emotional support during training contributes to uncertainty and lack of preparation among students. Discussion: The findings indicate an urgent need to integrate more pediatric palliative care education into medical curricula. Implementing educational programs that include practical experiences and emotional support can significantly improve students’ confidence and competence in dealing with end-of-life situations. Conclusion: Pediatric palliative care training should be improved to better prepare future physicians for the emotional and clinical challenges associated with caring for children with serious illnesses. Creating more robust curricula that address emotional and ethical aspects is crucial for a more complete and humanized medical education.
Linguagem e duração: a literatura como facilitadora do conhecimento filosófico em Bergson
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-08)
Souza, Lincoln Rogério de
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Pinto, Débora Cristina Morato
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/1311151012002541
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9895-6988
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/3487547266352208
This dissertation aims to investigate, in a set of works by Henri Bergson (1859-1941), the influences of art on his theories about duration and language, seeking as a solution the use of writing techniques or styles that overcome the crystallisation of meanings and conceptualisms of traditional philosophical writing. By analysing authors such as Clarice Lispector and Lygia Fagundes Telles, we will seek to understand how stream of consciousness can be an effective alternative for the transparency of content similar to that proposed by this philosopher, bringing the reader closer to understanding duration and enriching their daily experience.
Sofrimento psicológico, expressão e ficção: uma análise do romance Kindred: Laços de Sangue de Octavia E. Butler
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-08)
Sabino Vieira, Gabrielle
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Pinto, Débora Cristina Morato
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/1311151012002541
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9895-6988
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/9139318109840309
The aim of this study is to analyse Octavia E. Butler's Kindred: Blood Ties, a historical novel set in the field of science fiction literature. The proposed analysis is based on psychoanalysis, taking into account its understanding of a method of investigation and construction of knowledge that is based on interpretation using psychoanalytic processes and concepts. The studies and reflections proposed here include the study of literature and psychoanalysis and their dialogue, especially the following points: guilt in the malaise of culture, the civilisational pact, based on Freudian texts: The Malaise of Civilisation and Psychology of the Masses and Analysis of the Self. We will also use Frantz Omar Fanon, who dialogues with psychoanalysis and the relationship between violence as a means of subjectification in the face of colonial dehumanisation.
A comunicação de más notícias ao longo da graduação em medicina: reflexões de uma jornada pessoal e profissional
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-08)
Silva, Maria Vitoria Gomes da
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Castro, Renata Sayuri Ansai Pereira de
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/5853382097172242
Effective communication is an essential skill in the practice of medical professionals, relating directly to the doctor-patient relationship that will be established and influencing personal perspectives and decision-making. In this context, communicating bad news is something that is part of everyday medical life and must be transmitted in the best possible way, both for the well-being of the patient and the medical professional. This course conclusion work seeks to narrate the experience of a medical student throughout the six years of graduation amidst the theme of communicating bad news, and to describe in a reflective way, how the nuances of this topic accompanied her throughout her career. time. It is possible to see that from the initial contact with the topic, in the first year of graduation, it was present in different professional and personal contexts and little by little it was integrated into the clinical practice of the professional in training.
Prevalência da infectologia ao longo da graduação
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-08)
Garcia, Isabella Rossi
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Santos, Sigrid de Sousa
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/0475600621927610
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0366-0250
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/6461082614383952
Reflective narrative about contact with the infectious disease specialty during the Medical School at the Federal University of São Carlos and its intersection with different medical specialties as well as its importance in different areas of professional and personal life. Retrospective of experiences over six years of training and how infectious disease was present in each of them, including our basic training, our support during a pandemic and our basis for other medical specialties.
Narrativa crítico-reflexiva acerca do meu trajeto na graduação em medicina na UFSCar
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-09)
Souza, Leandro Candido de
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Gonçalves, Flávia Gomes Pileggi
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/1589583891141315
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8871-4208
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4061083999783948
The Course Completion Work – TCC represents a synthesis of the development of the student's professional practice in the Course, based on their records in the reflective portfolio. The TCC evaluation analyzes the student's individual ability to synthesize their training trajectory, contemplating the dimensions of teaching, assistance and research. In this context, research and assistance are oriented to the needs of the people and population enrolled in the services in which the student is inserted, based on their experience in the Educational Unit of Professional Practice.
Espaços verdes públicos e justiça ambiental: correlações em Ribeirão Preto - SP
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-09)
Gualdani, Breno Alves
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Caiche, Daniel Tonelli
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/1548750519260298
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6503-3853
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Peres, Renata Bovo
This dissertation discusses environmental injustices in the Municipality of Ribeirão Preto’s urban space, State of São Paulo. Based on the perspective that urban Public Green Spaces (PGSs) are capable of producing several benefits for the population that accesses them and of minimizing or mitigating adverse climate effects, the study considers such infrastructures as central in determining the scenario of greater spatial justice in the Municipality. Considering the history of the city's production in Ribeirão Preto and the different epistemological approaches related to socio-environmental inequalities, the work adopts various approaches of justice to review how different historical processes established the scenario of inequality that manifests itself in the contemporaneity. In order to establish the panorama of the configuration of environmental and spatial injustice in force in the municipality, it investigates how the social factors of income, race and housing typology become defining factors in obtaining or not the environmental benefits produced by Public Green Spaces. The study uses public information to generate its analyses based on geoprocessing tools and statistical analyses. Considering proximity to PGSs, surface temperature and distance from areas at high risk of flooding, these factors are highly correlated. As a result, income stands out, as the distance from PGSs increases, the temperature decreases, and the distance from flood areas increases. Regarding race, the white population stands out, being in areas with lower temperatures and further away from flooding. The housing results show how vulnerable populations are allocated to urban spaces characterized as areas of environmental risk. The study demonstrates how environmental inequality was formed in Ribeirão Preto, with the worst rates concentrated in the North and West sectors, as opposed to the South and East sectors, and, in this way, intertwines the terms “environmental justice” and “spatial justice” as terms associated with each other.
Química e sustentabilidade: atividades extensionistas e motivação para aprendizado
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-09)
Octaviano, Glaucia Maria Marquiti
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Lupetti, Karina Omuro
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/5198051111079064
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/1767846840545999
Despite the recent changes to the Brazilian high school curriculum and the various studies on the use of active methodologies in the educational context, lecture-based teaching still predominates in formal learning environments, especially in high school, where efforts are directed toward passing university entrance exams. The focus on memorizing large amounts of content as a requirement for entering higher education is one of the reasons why young Brazilians interrupt their studies, particularly those for whom entering the job market is urgent. This research evaluated whether it is possible to motivate students to continue their studies at the higher education level and to reinforce the learning of topics related to chemistry and sustainability through the participation of high school students in an extension project at the Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de São José do Rio Pardo, using active teaching methodologies with the theme “The Sustainable Development Goals.” In the field of chemistry, concepts related to soap making and the project’s main topic were covered. The research on motivation was based on self-determination theory, in which meeting the basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness is essential for fostering intrinsic motivation, which is the most successful alternative for keeping students engaged with school and their own education. Data collection was carried out through content analysis of logbooks and questionnaires that assessed both the relevance of the information related to chemistry and sustainability and the students’ self-perception of their knowledge of these topics, establishing connections and interpretations about motivation related to their learning. The activities were planned to address these three basic psychological needs, and the main results indicate that the project contributed to learning chemistry, especially in relating the studied content to the students’ daily lives, as well as improving their sense of competence and autonomy in learning these topics. The proposed activities proved effective in bringing the community closer to the higher education institution; however, this connection could be strengthened through interdisciplinarity and a longer project duration.
Retorno ao trabalho após licença-maternidade sob perspectiva das mães: um estudo descritivo e comparativo entre Brasil e Estados Unidos
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-09)
Barbano, Letícia Maria
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Martinez, Claudia Maria Simões
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/1371315095038350
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/8729271800079495
Gender equality is one of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN). Worldwide, mothers face significant penalties in the labor market compared to men and women without children. These penalties affect career progression, employment opportunities, and the ability to remain in the workforce. This scenario becomes even more challenging after maternity leave, a critical period that can determine whether mothers continue in or leave formal employment. Grounded in Occupational Science, the overall objective of this study was to identify and discuss the support that companies can offer to mothers after maternity leave, from the perspective of these women. A descriptive, comparative, and longitudinal design was used, with a quantitative-qualitative approach. The non-probabilistic sample consisted of mothers employed under the CLT regime who took paid maternity leave (Brazil) and those who took maternity leave (USA). The instruments used for data collection were: the Job Satisfaction Scale, the Turnover Intention Scale, the Perceived Organizational Support Scale, and the Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors Scale. These instruments were applied through an electronic survey at two points: immediately after returning from maternity leave and three months after that return. A semi-structured interview was also conducted via the Zoom platform, still within the first year of return from leave, with the same participating mothers. Quantitative data were analyzed using Generalized Estimating Equations, and interviews were analyzed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Data were collected between February 2022 and September 2023 for Brazil and between September 2023 and July 2024 for the United States. Results indicated that company support increases job satisfaction and reduces the intention to leave employment and that mothers prefer a gradual and planned return after leave. Possible actions of Occupational Therapy are discussed from the perspective of Occupational Science.
Obtenção e propriedades de compósitos particulados e laminados do sistema magnetoelétrico livre de chumbo 0,94(Na₀‚₅Bi₀‚₅)TiO₃-0,06BaTiO₃/CoFe₂O₄
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-09)
Silva, Gislayne Rayane Alves da
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Perdomo, Claudia Patricia Fernández
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2832332207621814
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5903-7623
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Rodrigues, Ana Candida Martins
Multifunctional materials comprising ferroelectric and ferrimagnetic heterostructures, designated as magnetoelectric multiferroic composites, exhibit characteristics associated with both ferroic orderings. The coupling between the ferroic orderings in these materials is extrinsic and is mainly susceptible to factors such as synthesis, processing, connectivity, and the physical properties of the constituent phases. Consequently, the development of these materials presents a significant challenge in terms of achieving adequate homogeneity between the phases that comprise them. Different connectivities, including 0-3 (particulates) and 2-2 (laminates), are investigated to enhance the magnetoelectric coupling between these phases. Furthermore, chemical synthesis and non-traditional sintering techniques have been employed to produce composites with good magnetoelectric performance. The objective of this research was to develop lead-free particulate and laminated magnetoelectric composites from the 0.94(Na0.5Bi0.5)TiO3-0.06BaTiO3/CoFe2O4 (NBT-BT6/CFO) system using synthesis and sintering methods that provide homogeneity between the constituent phases, as well as correlating the methods used to obtain them with the physical performance of the materials developed. The particulate composites were, originally, co-synthesized in different compositions using the polymeric precursor synthesis method, promoting the crystallization of the NBT-BT6 and CFO phases in a single heat treatment cycle at 750 °C for one hour, resulting in the formation of nanometric powders with good homogeneity of distribution between the phases. Subsequent conventional and microwave-assisted sintering resulted in the effective densification of the bulk. The laminated composites were obtained from nanopowders synthesized from the constituent phases in different configurations of the NBT-BT6/CFO system. This was achieved by employing co-sintering and the hot pressing method, which represents a novel approach for this system. The dielectric, piezoelectric, and magnetoelectric behaviors were evaluated and correlated with their respective connectivity, where the composition containing 20% CFO stood out among the particulates and the laminates, the configuration with 2 layers of CFO and 1 of NBT-BT6 showed the best performance in terms of magnetoelectric response.
Contribuições da praxiologia motriz e dos estudos culturais para o ensino dos esportes na escola
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2024-12-09)
Marques, Rodrigo Gonçalves Vieira
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Alves, Fernando Donizete
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/3812723309905378
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2195191851117588
This study presents reflections based on Cultural Studies, the Cultural Curriculum, and their articulation with the knowledge of Motor Praxiology, in favor of the inclusive teaching of sociomotor sports such as handball, basketball, futsal, doubles tennis, rugby, and volleyball. The overall objective is to investigate how the articulation between the knowledge of Motor Praxiology and the principles of the Cultural Curriculum, anchored in Cultural Studies, can contribute to the teaching of school sports, with an emphasis on the inclusion of students historically excluded due to social markers of gender and ethnic-racial identity. It also identifies possible differences in practices that are closer to institutionalized sports games than to non-institutionalized sports games (reduced/simplified games). The research was qualitative, with characteristics of intervention research, and categorical content analysis was used. Thirty-three fifth-grade students from a private school in the interior of São Paulo participated. Questionnaires (open and closed), learning diaries, artistic production (drawings, timeline and reflective stickers) were used as resources to obtain the study data. The results indicated that sports games that most closely resembled institutionalized models generated lower participation and a greater sense of exclusion among students, especially when compared to non-institutionalized sports games (reduced/simplified games). When analyzing the data with a focus on Social Markers of gender and ethnic-racial identity, the non-institutionalized games, designed with intentional changes in their internal logic based on Motor Praxiology insights and in intersectional articulation with Cultural Curriculum principles, especially curricular justice, demonstrated potential for broadening student participation. Particularly noteworthy was the increased participation of girls, including Black and brown students, as well as a broader perception of inclusion in classes. The articulation of praxeological knowledge, Cultural Studies, and the principles of the Cultural Curriculum has proven to be a path that can be followed in Physical Education classes with transformative educational goals, as it values inclusive and reflective pedagogical practices in sports education at school. This approach can be explored beyond sports content to other motor practices.