Past Issue

Human visceral leishmaniasis: from diagnosis to treatment

Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan of the genus Leishmania, which affects millions of individuals, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, and is therefore responsible for high mortality and morbidity. Due to the relevance of this pathology, the objective was to build a literature review with emphasis on its diagnosis and treatment, addressing its clinical-pathological characteristics. The bibliographic research was built based on the analysis of articles from the electronic databases SciELO (Scientific Library Eletronic) and PUBMED.

Nursing assistance to women affected by cervical cancer

Objective: to reflect about the nursing care to women affected by cervical cancer. Method: descriptive, theoretical-reflection study carried out in August, September and October 2020, based on the reading of scientific articles and protocols, available in the electronic databases: Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Science ( LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), US National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Virtual Health Library (VHL) and Ministry of Health portal.

Early warning signs for autism spectrum disorder in infants

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood, and early specialized treatment for ASD may contribute to significant gains in cognitive, social, and linguistic functioning.However, early diagnosis is challenging and there is frequently a delay between the first warning signs and diagnosis. The aim of this study was to identify the state of knowledge on the early warning signs for ASD in infants (0-23 months of age) from a review of the literature.

Convergence of communication mix models and land expropriation: lessons from Nigeria

With the number of unrests, social disorder and litigations that follow land expropriation in the global south, the compendium of land administration, marketing and real estate fields lacks a vivid operationalization of the extent to which communication mix models are integrated in land expropriation practices globally. The study therefore analyzes the convergence of the variables from a Nigerian perspective with a view to extricate pertinent lessons on the communications mix-land expropriation nexus.

Samara Costa da Nóbrega Medeiros; Sayonara Maria Lia Fook; Ricardo Alves de Olinda; Mayara Spencer Rodrigues de Souza

Social inequality is a fundamental element for dimensioning territorial indicators in addressing the urban social issue, especially in the study of the social exclusion / inclusion relationship and, consequently, for the elaboration of comprehensive and inclusive public policies. Crucially, social vulnerability is defined as a situation in which the resources and skills of a given social group are insufficient and inadequate to deal with the opportunities offered by society. The objective was to identify areas of social vulnerability in the municipality of Campina Grande.

Rural non-farm employment and sustainable rural livelihood approaches: revising the toolkits

The lessening of rural poverty continues to be a paramount goal of the developing countries as the majority of their poor population still resides in the countryside. The World Bank, for example, estimates that more than 70 percent of the world’s poor reside in rural areas. So far, various strategies have been applied to address this concern, and among the major ones is rural employment creation. The agriculture sector has played a central role in providing rural employment opportunities in different countries.

Higher education and industrialization in Tanzania

This study was conducted with its main thrust being the unravelling of the elements of mismatch between higher education and the needs of industries. Bothquantitative and qualitative methods were used to collectdata from higher learning institutions, graduates, employers and government agencies. The mismatches uncovered included the insufficiency of soft skills in the labour market that are highly needed by industry: the ability of graduates to analyze situations and propose solutions, leadership and innovation and graduates’ ability to take responsibility of own actions and inactions.

Analysis of the disclosure of labor contingent liabilities of the largest mining company in Brazil in the light of the CPC 25 (IAS 37)

No Brasil, o Tribunal Superior do Trabalho (TST) é a última instância para efeito de julgamento de questões relacionadas ao Direito do Trabalho. No ranking dos 200 maiores litigantes constam grandes empresas dos diversos setores econômicos do país, sendo as horas extras o segundo assunto mais recorrente com 54.730 processos em tramitação somente no TST. A maior produtora de minério de ferro do mundo ocupa a 15ª posição da listagem de resíduos de processos com 2.019 processos.

Algebraic analysis of Benin Public debt sustainability

The outstanding public debt of Benin on June 30, 2020 was FCFA 4,251.44 billion compared to FCFA 3, 857.97 billion on March 31, 2020 (CAA, 2020). The corresponding indebtedness ratios are 43.9% (1st term of 2020) and 48.4% (2nd term of 2020). Such indebtedness progress deserves an analysis of Benin public debt sustainability. The aim of this study is to carry on the algebraic analysis of Benin public debt sustainability. This approach is based on the control of indebtedness ratio through intertemporal budgetary constraint.