Past Issue

Study of mechanical and durability properties of mortars using slate waste

This study was focused on the addition of slate waste to Portland cement to evaluate the potential utilization as a mineral addition. The physical characterization of the residues was done by granulometric analysis and X-ray diffraction. The pozzolanic activity was evaluated by electrical conductivity, modified Chapelle, Luxan method and thermogravimetric analysis.

Bioprospection of mangaba (Hancornia Speciosa Gomes) native in the transition region savanna-restinga

This research aimed to determine the chemical and antioxidant properties of mangaba fruits from the Savanna-Restinga region in the State of Maranhão. Ripe fruits from mangabeira matrices originating from naturally occurring areas were analyzed. Morphometric analyzes of length and diameter were performed on the fruits. In the chemical characterization, the contents of lipids, mineral residue, fibers, proteins, vitamin C, carbohydrates, starch, ºBrix, pH, ATT and minerals were investigated according to recommended methodologies.

Crédito de carbono gerado em terras indígenas: uma análise a partir do modelo pressão-estado-impacto-resposta (peir) de sustentabilidade ambiental

Este estudo tem como objetivo verificar, pelo Modelo Pressão-Estado-Impacto-Resposta (PEIR) de indicadores ambientais, se o Projeto de Carbono Florestal Suruí (PCFS) gerou benefício proporcionando sustentabilidade ambiental para a comunidade indígena. A expectativa é que diante da geração de benefícios e sustentabilidade esse tipo de projeto possa ser implementado em outras comunidades indígenas.

Optimizing road safety in the city of bertoua, using the electre iii method

The overall objectif of this study to optimize road safety in the development of urban roads in the city of Bertoua. To that end, we analyzed data collected by the GPS system, exploited satellite images of the Bertoua urban road network as well as the statistics on road accidents recorded in that city. The aim of these analyses was to take stock of road safety in the city.

Optimization of the sales flow of dairy products at retail

The work presents a study that aims to analyze certain products in a company in the commercial branch of dairy products of animal origin. Analyzes will be carried out on the sliced cheese products, the butter jar and the chocolate drink, as they present more critical problems in relation to the recipe. Through the analysis of these products, there will be a demonstration of results in the verification of their quality. To make a study with better sales rates, we will use some tools used in the classroom.

Inconsistency: the knowledge of relevance and disuse on the part of epi health professionals

The perspective of an understanding of this incongruity between the understanding of the relevance and the disuse of PPE in the hospital unit is the objective of this study. This is a descriptive, exploratory, qualitative study carried out in two hospital units in the Cariri region of the State of Ceará with 76 health professionals, in the category of nurses and nursing technicians. It is noticed that most participants consider it relevant and essential for health prevention and promotion, in addition to minimizing or avoiding contamination by exposure during the practice of care.

Curriculum, power and ideology: a reflection of educational reality

This work contributes with some reflections on the interferences of the educational curriculum and its complexity in the reality of the students, as well as the practices of teachers in the construction of curricular proposals that meet the needs of the reality of the members of the school community. We will analyze how ideological means of reproduction and repression act together and dynamically in the curriculum for coercion with consent performed by the State to meet class interests.

Investigação entre crenças espirituais/ religiosas e sua influência na qualidade de vida da pessoa idosa

O crescimento da população idosa devido ao aumento da expectativa de vida nos últimos anos promoveu mudanças de cunho político, econômico, social e cultural. A longevidade com maior qualidade de vida traz grandes desafios a sociedade. Sendo a espiritualidade e a religiosidade fenômenos fontes de significado para vida.

Correlations between growth and production variables of two coffee cultivars fertirrigated by microirrigation

This work aimed to address the correlations between growth and production variables of coffee cultivars fertigated by microirrigation. The experiment was conducted in experimental area of the Technical Irrigation Centerof the State University of Maringá. The coffee seedlings were planted at a spacing of 2.0 meters between rows and 1.0 meters between plants. The localized drip irrigation system was used so that the drippers were installed at 0.2 meters from the plants and were 0.40 m apart at the planting line and 2 m apart.