A influência da poesia no desenvolvimento da linguagem oral de uma aluna com Trissomia 21

O conceito de poesia é uma forma de arte e traduz-se como um espelho do pensamento do homem realizado na palavra oral e escrita. A poesia poderá ensinar o homem no estudo da palavra, através do seu significado nos valores denotativo e/ou conotativo. A aplicação destes conceitos faz sentido, a partir da ideia de que a palavra no contexto da poesia pode produzir emoções e sensações nas pessoas a quem ela é transmitida. A poesia tem funções multissensoriais que podem definir o input linguístico como forma de desenvolver a linguagem. Vários são os estudos que apontam para as principais competências deficitárias nos indivíduos com Trissomia 21, mas poucas são as investigações que se debruçam sobre a influência da poesia nas várias competências linguísticas. Uma perceção mais ampla e visionária da Arte na voz da poesia pela parte da escola, professores e, em particular, professores de Educação Especial permitirá adotar estratégias de intervenção inovadoras. Pretende este estudo investigar e analisar a forma como a poesia pode influenciar o desenvolvimento da linguagem oral numa aluna com Trissomia 21. Neste projeto, a partir da identificação do caso-problema e da constatação da ausência da poesia no currículo da aluna, procurou-se intervir, no sentido de melhorar as suas competências linguísticas, utilizando para tanto a poesia. A implementação do projeto aconteceu ao longo de seis meses durante quinze sessões de intervenção individuais. Os resultados do projeto mostram que, em todas as competências linguísticas, houve um processo evolutivo, sendo particularmente significativo o desenvolvimento da competência fonológica, aumento de vocabulário e uma maior noção da palavra em contexto. Estes dados levam-nos a crer que a utilização da poesia poderá, também, constituir uma forma de promover a socialização e a autonomia, revelando os efeitos colaterais que poderão decorrer deste tipo de intervenção. - Abstract The concept of poetry is a form of art, showing the man's thought held in the spoken and written word. Poetry can teach man in the study of the word, its meaning through denotative and/or connotative values. The application of these concepts makes sense, from the idea that the word in the context of poetry can stir emotions and feelings in the people to whom it is transmitted. Poetry has multisensory functions that can set the linguistic input as a way to develop language at phonological, lexical, semantics, pragmatic and morfosyntactic skills. There are several studies that point out to the key skills deficit in individuals with Trisomy 21, but there are few investigations that focus on the influence of poetry in various language skills. A broader perception and vision of poetry as art given by school, and teachers, and, particularly teachers of Special Education will allow a more effective intervention strategies. This study aims to investigate and analyze how poetry can influence the development of oral language in a student with Trisomy 21. In this project, we tried to intervene, improving the language skills of the student, using poetry from the identification case-problem and confirmation of the absence of poetry in her curriculum. The implementation of the project took place throughout six months for fifteen individual intervention sessions. The project results show that, in all language skills, there was a progressive process, being particularly significant the development of the phonological skills, increased vocabulary and a greater sense of the word into context. These data lead us to believe that the use of poetry can also be a way to promote socialization and autonomy, revealing the side effects that may result from this type of intervention.

Sugar content in liquid oral medicines for children

The most sold and/or prescribed liquid oral medicines for children in Tubarão, Southern Brazil, were assessed. Their sugar concentration was tested and compared to those in their directions for use. All pharmacies and pediatricians working in the city were visited by a previously trained interviewer. Pre-tested questionnaires were applied in order to assess the most sold pediatric as well as the most prescribed pediatric liquid oral medicines. Three samples of each medicine were analyzed by Lane-Eynon general volumetric method. Among the 14 most sold/prescribed medicines only four did not have sugar contents (analgesic, cortisone, and syrups). Sugar concentration ranged from 8.59 g/100 g of drug (SD=0.29 g/100 g) to 67.0 g/100 g of drug (SD=6.07 g/100 g). Only 50.0% of the total medicines that presented sugar in their ingredients showed this information in their directions.

Linguagem Oral, Poesia e Trissomia 21

A poesia, enquanto Arte, é um conceito ligado à cognição e emoção (Ricoeur, 1975). Segundo a teoria cognitivista, proporciona, também, conhecimento. A poesia espelha o pensamento realizado na palavra oral e escrita. A aplicação destes conceitos surge da ideia de que a palavra na poesia pode produzir emoções e sensações nas pessoas a quem ela é transmitida. A poesia tem funções multissensoriais que definem o input linguístico, desenvolvendo a linguagem ao nível das diferentes competências linguísticas. Existem vários estudos que envolvem pessoas com Trissomia 21, centrados na aprendizagem da leitura, escrita e seus domínios linguísticos. No entanto, é escassa a apresentação de casos que demonstrem a influência da poesia no desenvolvimento da linguagem oral, especialmente o seu uso nas práticas pedagógicas para o desenvolvimento linguístico-cognitivo em pessoas portadoras desse Síndrome. Este estudo pretende mostrar a importância do uso da poesia no desenvolvimento da linguagem oral de uma aluna com Trissomia 21, tendo como base um projeto de investigação-ação. A partir da identificação do caso-problema, a intervenção pedagógica procurou melhorar as competências linguísticas da aluna através do uso da poesia. Os resultados mostram evolução em todos os parâmetros linguísticos considerados. Estes dados levam-nos a crer que a utilização da poesia pode, também, constituir uma forma de promover a socialização e a autonomia, revelando os efeitos colaterais que podem decorrer deste tipo de intervenção.

Study of the one dimensional and transient bioheat transfer equation: Multi-layer solution development and applications

: In this work we derive an analytical solution given by Bessel series to the transient and one-dimensional (1D) bioheat transfer equation in a multi-layer region with spatially dependent heat sources. Each region represents an independent biological tissue characterized by temperature-invariant physiological parameters and a linearly temperature dependent metabolic heat generation. Moreover, 1D Cartesian, cylindrical or spherical coordinates are used to define the geometry and temperature boundary conditions of first, second and third kinds are assumed at the inner and outer surfaces. We present two examples of clinical applications for the developed solution. In the first one, we investigate two different heat source terms to simulate the heating in a tumor and its surrounding tissue, induced during a magnetic fluid hyperthermia technique used for cancer treatment. To obtain an accurate analytical solution, we determine the error associated with the truncated Bessel series that defines the transient solution. In the second application, we explore the potential of this model to study the effect of different environmental conditions in a multi-layered human head model (brain, bone and scalp). The convective heat transfer effect of a large blood vessel located inside the brain is also investigated. The results are further compared with a numerical solution obtained by the Finite Element Method and computed with COMSOL Multi-physics v4.1 (c). (c) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Astaxanthin production using Photobioreactors, investigation and scale up and an integrated solution for eutrophic lakes

TRANSCREA, Convertir la investigación y el conocimiento en innovación, propiedad intelectual e industrial. Terceira, 16 e 17 Fevereiro, 2011.

Dietary patterns and risk of oral cancer: a case-control study in São Paulo, Brazil

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association between dietary patterns and oral cancer. METHODS: The study, part of a Latin American multicenter hospital-based case-control study, was conducted in São Paulo, Southeastern Brazil, between November 1998 and March 2002 and included 366 incident cases of oral cancer and 469 controls, frequency-matched with cases by sex and age. Dietary data were collected using a food frequency questionnaire. The risk associated with the intake of food groups defined a posteriori, through factor analysis (called factors), was assessed. The first factor, labeled "prudent," was characterized by the intake of vegetables, fruit, cheese, and poultry. The second factor, "traditional," consisted of the intake of rice, pasta, pulses, and meat. The third factor, "snacks," was characterized as the intake of bread, butter, salami, cheese, cakes, and desserts. The fourth, "monotonous," was inversely associated with the intake of fruit, vegetables and most other food items. Factor scores for each component retained were calculated for cases and controls. After categorization of factor scores into tertiles according to the distribution of controls, odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated using unconditional multiple logistic regression. RESULTS: "Traditional" factor showed an inverse association with cancer (OR=0.51; 95% CI: 0.32; 0.81, p-value for trend 0.14), whereas "monotonous" was positively associated with the outcome (OR=1.78; 95% CI: 1.78; 2.85, p-value for trend <0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The study data suggest that the traditional Brazilian diet, consisting of rice and beans plus moderate amounts of meat, may confer protection against oral cancer, independently of any other risk factors such as alcohol intake and smoking.

Removal of sulfamethoxazole from solution by raw and chemically treated walnut shells

Purpose: The sorption of sulfamethoxazole, a frequently detected pharmaceutical compound in the environment, onto walnut shells was evaluated. Methods: The sorption proprieties of the raw sorbent were chemically modified and two additional samples were obtained, respectively HCl and NaOH treated. Scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric (TG/DTG) techniques were applied to investigate the effect of the chemical treatments on the shell surface morphology and chemistry. Sorption experiments to investigate the pH effect on the process were carried out between pH 2 and 8. Results: The chemical treatment did not substantially alter the structure of the sorbent (physical and textural characteristics) but modified the surface chemistry of the sorbent (acid–base properties, point of zero charge—pHpzc). The solution pH influences both the sorbent’s surface charge and sulfamethoxazole speciation. The best removal efficiencies were obtained for lower pH values where the neutral and cationic sulfamethoxazole forms are present in the solution. Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms were applied to the experimental adsorption data for sulfamethoxazole sorption at pH 2, 4, and 7 onto raw walnut shell. No statistical difference was found between the two models except for the pH 2 experimental data to which the Freundlich model fitted better. Conclusion: Sorption of sulfamethoxazole was found to be highly pH dependent in the entire pH range studied and for both raw and treated sorbent.

Biocompatibilidade de resinas acrílicas para base e reembasamento de próteses após períodos de imersão em soluções desinfetantes: análise do metabolismo celular

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Assessment of genotoxicity in oral epithelial cells of health professionals occupationally exposed to ionizing radiations

Dissertação de Mestrado em Ambiente, Saúde e Segurança.

Oral health, hygiene practices and oral cancer

OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between oral health and hygiene practices and oral cancer. METHODS: Hospital-based case-control study in the metropolitan area of São Paulo, southeastern Brazil, from 1998 to 2002. A total 309 patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the mouth and the pharynx and 468 controls matched by sex and age were included in the study. Cases were recruited in seven reference hospitals and controls were selected in five out of the seven participating hospitals. Detailed information on smoking, alcohol consumption, schooling, oral health status and hygiene practices were obtained through interviews. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI), adjusted by sex, age, schooling, smoking, alcohol consumption as well as the variables oral health status and hygiene practices were estimated using unconditional logistic regression analyses. RESULTS: The use of complete dental prosthesis was not associated with oral cancer but regular gum bleeding showed a strong association (OR 3.1; 95% CI 1.2-7.9). Those who never attended a dental visit were more likely to have oral cancer (OR 2.5; 95% CI 1.3-4.8). Daily mouthwash use showed a stronger association to pharynx (OR 4.7; 95% CI 1.8-12.5) than mouth cancer (OR 3.2; 95% CI 1.6-6.3). CONCLUSIONS: Gum bleeding, no dental care, and daily mouthwash use were factors associated with oral cancer regardless of tobacco and alcohol consumption.

A tradição oral nas práticas do ensino Pré-Escolar e 1.º ciclo do Ensino Básico

Mestrado (PES II), Educação Pré-Escolar e Ensino do 1.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico, 21 de Janeiro de 2015, Universidade dos Açores.

Solution enthalpies of 1,4-dioxane: Study of solvent effects through quantitative structure-property relationships

Solution enthalpies of 1,4-dioxane have been obtained in 15 protic and aprotic solvents at 298.15 K. Breaking the overall process through the use of Solomonov's methodology the cavity term was calculated and interaction enthalpies (Delta H-int) were determined. Main factors involved in the interaction enthalpy have been identified and quantified using a QSPR approach based on the TAKA model equation. The relevant descriptors were found to be pi* and beta, which showed, respectively, exothermic and endothermic contributions. The magnitude of pi* coefficient points toward non-specific solute-solvent interactions playing a major role in the solution process. The positive value of the beta coefficient reflects the endothermic character of the solvents' hydrogen bond acceptor (HBA) basicity contribution, indicating that solvent molecules engaged in hydrogen bonding preferentially interact with each other rather than with 1,4-dioxane. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

O desenvolvimento da expressão oral no Jardim-de-Infância e no 1.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico

Mestrado, Educação Pré-Escolar e Ensino do 1.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico, 15 de Junho de 2015, Universidade dos Açores.

Profissionais de relações públicas: história oral de vida

Este estudo tem como objetivo descrever o método de história de vida, bem como a história de vida através da oralidade como importantes métodos a serem utilizados nas investigações em Relações Públicas. O método de história de vida é parte da abordagem biográfica, apresentando os conceitos-chave que fazem parte dos métodos e pontos de partida para uma investigação com o profissional de Relações Públicas decorrentes da aplicação dos métodos. O estudo incide sobre a análise das narrativas contadas pelos profissionais de Relações Públicas tendo por base a sua própria “História de Vida”. Centra-se inicialmente no “como”, no “porquê” e no “quando” de uma profissão vistos através da “História Oral de Vida” dos seus profissionais. Está assente em “Como os profissionais chegaram ao exercício da atividade de Relações Públicas?”, “O porquê de seguirem esta escolha?” e “Quando seguiram esta escolha?”. A História Oral de Vida tem sido aplicada noutras áreas, agora sendo relevante para trazer à tona as narrativas dos profissionais de Relações Públicas. A valorização da narrativa pessoal/profissional dos praticantes de Relações Públicas na constituição do profissional, para que se possa estudá-lo para além das organizações. Um dos objetivos relevantes é a possível caracterização da escolha profissional e até que ponto pode contribuir-se para a formação de outros profissionais da área. O papel central do profissional de Relações Públicas que habitualmente fala em nome de uma organização, passa a ser posto à parte para que o profissional seja o sujeito-narrador da sua própria história. O estudo salienta a importância dos profissionais de Relações Públicas através da relevância dada às narrativas. Ao fazer-se a “História Oral de Vida” estamos a trazer à área um novo contributo para aprofundar o conhecimento sobre a atividade.

Oral health in the family health strategy: a change of practices or semantics diversionism

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate public health dentistry practices of two different family health models. METHODS: Qualitative study conducted with data obtained from focus groups consisting of 58 dentists working in the Family Health Strategy for at least three years between August-October, 2006. The Paideia Family Health Approach was used in the city of Campinas and the Oral Health Initiative as part of the Family Health Strategy was implemented in the city of Curitiba, Southeastern and Southern Brazil, respectively. Data was analyzed using the hermeneutic-dialectic method. Analysis indicators were employed to indicate backwardness, stagnation or progress in oral health practices effective from the implementation of the strategies referred. The indicators used were: work process; interdisciplinary approach; territorialization; capacity building of human resources; health promotion practices; and responsiveness to users' demands. RESULTS: There was progress in user access to services, humanization of health care, patient welcoming and patient-provider relationship. The results related to health promotion practices, territorialization, interdisciplinary approach and resource capacity building indicated a need for technical and operational enhancements in both cities. CONCLUSIONS: Both models have brought about important advances in terms of increased access to services and humanization of health care. Universal access to oral health at all levels of complexity was not achieved in both cities studied. Local health managers and oral health program coordinators must bring more weight to bear in the arena that defines public policy priorities.