Past Issue

Agroecological experiences and intersections with the human right to water: a systematic review of literature in applied social sciences1

This research presents the results of a systemic literature review—establishing several inclusion and exclusion criteria based on the proposal of Tranfield, Denyer and Smart (2003)—which analyzed the state of the art regarding agroecological experiences and their intersections with the human right to water, starting with a question: The texts included fell into categories that emerged from the analysis: articles on practical experiences in agroecology; articles on the uses of water; articles on perceptions of the need for water management.

Avaliação da força muscular em crianças com paralisia cerebral: revisão de técnicas e métodos utilizados

A paralisia cerebral (PC) refere-se a uma alteração não progressiva do sistema nervoso central, gerando déficits motores e comprometimentos funcionais. O acometimento do membro superior restringe a participação ativa da criança com PC em atividades de vida diária causando uma dependência com o grupo familiar. Avaliações compõem o arcabouço dos profissionais de saúde para traçar tratamentos e acompanhar a evolução do paciente.

Dentoskeletal analysis of anteroposterior and vertical changes after use of marpe in patients in final stages of palatal suture fusion: double-blind, controlled, randomized clinical trial

Background: The adverse effects of anteroposterior and vertical changesafter mini-implant assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) may compromise the indication of this treatment for dolicofacial and Class II patients. The aim of this study was to use cone beam computed tomography to evaluate the anteroposterior and vertical dentoskeletal alterations that occurred after palatal expansion with MARPE in patients in the final stages of midpalatal suture maturation.

Diversification of rural livelihoods through the methodist entrepreneurship development programme in the ashanti region of Ghana a necessity or choice

Rural livelihood which is predominant in sub-Saharan Africa where most people live their entire lives has over the years proved to be stressful for many rural folks as they battle for their daily survival. Rural homes regulate their undertakings either to feat novel prospects produced via the liberalization of market or manage livelihood risks. Such changes are identified to possess significant effect on income, welfare and income distribution across rural households.

Experiences of families with children with cystic fibrosis in the far north of Brazil

Cystic fibrosis is a rare, chronic, progressive and disabling disease, imparting hardship not only to the patients but their families as well. Family resilience within the context of cystic fibrosis is evidenced as an intrinsic and interrelated process, requiring a sensitive and broader look at the object of study. This study examined how families are restructured around the challenges presented by cystic fibrosis. A descriptive qualitative approach guided by the methodological theoretical framework of Symbolic Interactionism and Narrative Research was used.

Interdisciplinary diagnostic research for identification of brushism

Introduction: Bruxism is defined as a repetitive activity of the jaw muscles, characterized by clenching, grinding or clenching the teeth and / or tightening or pushing the jaw, with a strong impact on the quality of sleep and life of patients. Objective: Investigate the prevalent signs of bruxism in the sample studied through the cooperation of an interdisciplinary team in the areas of Speech Therapy and Dentistry, applying questionnaires, for the diagnosis of bruxism, differentiating from TMD.

Ansiedade em acadêmicos de graduação: intervenção cognitico comportamental

A ansiedade se faz presente na vida humana e assim faz parte do dia a dia dos estudantes de graduação. Os sintomas da ansiedade quando assumem maior intensidade podem ser causadores de comportamentos disfuncionais sendo necessário uma reestruturação cognitiva. Este trabalho tem como objetivo apontar e discutir a ansiedade em acadêmicos de graduação e métodos utilizados para minimizar os sintomas de ansiedade.Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica com revisão integrativa.

A eficácia de diferentes técnicas de mobilização neural na dor crônica da lombociatalgia: revisão de literatura

A coluna do adulto apresenta quatro curvaturas sagitais, já que a curvatura lombar é considerada côncava, diferindo das demais curvaturas apenas na espessura entre as partes anterior e posterior dos discos intervertebrais. Logo, a mobilização neural torna-se uma técnica alternativa no tratamento da dor, pois proporciona alívio da em pacientes com essa patologia. Ademais, o objetivo deste estudo é pesquisar a relevância dos estudos disponíveis em bases de dados observando a eficácia de diferentes técnicas de mobilização neural na dor crônica da lombociatalgia.

Perfil microbiológico e resistência antimicrobiana em pacientes com pé diabético infectado

As úlceras nos pés de pacientes diabéticos (UPD) associadas à infecção são devastadoras, resultam em amputações, tratamento prolongado e oneroso. A prescrição de antibioticoterapia, geralmente, não se baseia no perfil bacteriológico da microbiota na maioria dos países em desenvolvimento.

Digital desert: realty of the education in pandemic times

With COVID-19, the way of doing and thinking about education mediated by digital technologies suddenly emerged. The new educational reality is evidenced by the distance between the bodies and the teaching and learning processes, requiring teachers who are prepared and committed to the act of educating. This paper is a theoretical-practical study that explores professional development and teacher education in the context of the current pandemic.