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- Perception of the quality of life of older adults of Borba-AM, BrazilPublication . Lima, Alex Barreto de; Faber, Myrian Abexassis; Freitas, Duarte; Silva, Rafaela Pinheiro; Moro, Vanderson Luis; Pereira, Laís de Lima; Gouveia, Élvio RúbioQuality of life is a multidimensional concept that refers to an individual's perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value system in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations and standards and is affected by their physical health and the psychological state. This study aimed to describe the perception of health-related quality of life of elderly people living in the municipality of Borba-AM, Brazil. The sample consisted of 233 elderly people (71.2 ± 8.9 years). The data were obtained through the generic instrument of quality of life "Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey" (SF-36). It is verified that the domains: functional capacity, pain, general health, vitality and social aspects had higher and statistically significant values (p<0.05) for the male group compared to the female gender. Elderly people presented a good perception of health-related quality of life in most of the investigated domains (physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, role emotional, social functioning and mental health)
- A kinematic analysis of the basketball shot performance: impact of distance variation to the basketPublication . França, Cíntia; Gouveia, Élvio Rúbio; Silva, Manuel J. Coelho e; Gomes, Beatriz B.Purpose: The aim of the current study was to examine the variation on the kinematic parameters in the basketball shot associated with the shooting distance. Methods: Twenty-seven female adolescent basketball players aged 12.1 ± 0.9 years completed 10 BS trials from a frontal position of 4.75 m and 5.75 m from the basket. Nine anatomical markers were placed on the participants’ dominant side to assess the kinematic variables. The following variables were analyzed: angle, velocity, and height at ball release; centre of mass horizontal displacement and maximum height attained; maximum hip height and hip height at release; shoulder, elbow, and knee angular position and velocity at ball release; deepest knee flexion during the preparatory phase; the peak of the angular velocity of the shoulder, elbow, and knee joints. Results: At release, the angle decreased while velocity increased significantly at 5.75 m. During the release, greater shoulder flexion and increased joint (shoulder and knee) angular velocity were observed. The deepest knee flexion and the centre of mass horizontal dis placement were accentuated at 5.75 m. The ball release occurred before the peak of the jump phase. Conclusions: To compensate for the long ball trajectory to the basket, participants perform a set of adjustments in the body segmental organization to increase the ball veloc ity at release. The coaches’ feedback should focus on the shooting arm’s positioning and in the jump phase (to jump as close to vertical as possible). Also, a consistent shooting technique should be acquired close to the basket before expanding the shooting range.
- Reflexiones del futuro profesorado sobre la inclusión de la diversidad sexogenéricaPublication . Torrejón, Begoña Torrejón; Brazão, Paulo; Dias, Alfrancio Ferreira; Mendonça, AliceEl objetivo de este trabajo es discutir la inclusión de la diversidad de género en la formación docente, así como las posibilidades y sugerencias de iniciativas a desarrollar en el campo de la educación inmediata, media y a larga distancia. Metodológicamente, estudiaremos un enfoque cualitativo, basado en el aporte de estudiantes de segundo año de Educación Infantil de la Universidad de Cádiz, España, a través de entrevistas en grupo abierto sobre sus concepciones sobre la diversidad sexual y de género y cómo desarrollar la inclusión diversidad y género en el contexto académico. Analizamos y discutimos dos foros de datos categorizados: 1) Concepto de inclusión de la diversidad de género; 2) Caracterización del actual sistema educativo español en relación con la inclusión de la diversidad de género; 3) Quién, dónde y cómo debe trabajarse la inclusión; 4) Acciones a desarrollar por los tutores; 5) Propuestas para el enfoque de la inclusión de la diversidad de género. Se concluye que es necesario un trabajo transversal, sistemático y continuo para la inclusión de la diversidad sexual y de género en todos los contextos académicos, con acciones educativas que proporcionen momentos de escucha a los estudiantes LGBTQIA+ y a sus familias.
- Lipid Status of A2780 Ovarian Cancer Cells after Treatment with Ruthenium Complex Modified with Carbon Dot Nanocarriers: A Multimodal SR-FTIR Spectroscopy and MALDI TOF Mass Spectrometry StudyPublication . Nesic, Maja D.; Ducic, Tanja; Algarra, Manuel; Popović, Iva; Stepić, Milutin; Gonçalves, Mara; Petkovic, MarijanaIn the last decade, targeting membrane lipids in cancer cells has been a promising approach that deserves attention in the field of anticancer drug development. To get a comprehensive un derstanding of the effect of the drug [Ru(η 5 -Cp)(PPh3 )2CN] (RuCN) on cell lipidic components, we combine complementary analytical approaches, matrix-assisted laser desorption and ionization time of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI TOF MS) and synchrotron radiation-based Fourier transform infrared (SR-FTIR) spectroscopy. Techniques are used for screening the effect of potential metallodrug, RuCN, without and with drug carriers (carbon dots (CDs) and nitrogen-doped carbon dots (N-CDs)) on the lipids of the human ovarian cancer cell line A2780. MALDI TOF MS results revealed that the lysis of ovarian cancer membrane lipids is promoted by RuCN and not by drug carriers (CDs and N-CDs). Furthermore, SR-FTIR results strongly suggested that the phospholipids of cancer cells undergo oxidative stress after the treatment with RuCN that was accompanied by the disordering of the fatty acid chains. On the other hand, using (N-)CDs as RuCN nanocarriers prevented the oxidative stress caused by RuCN but did not prevent the disordering of the fatty acid chain packing. Finally, we demonstrated that RuCN and RuCN/(N-)CDs alter the hydration of the membrane surface in the membrane–water interface region.
- Inclusão: retocar o sonho que dita o caminharPublication . Camacho, Maria José de Jesus
- LÁ-LÁ mimésis - CatálogoPublication . Lemos, Sérgio; Pascual Galbis, Pau
- Comprehensive Evaluation of the Volatomic Fingerprint of Saffron from Campania towards Its Authenticity and QualityPublication . Cozzolino, Rosaria; Stocchero, Matteo; Perestrelo, Rosa; Câmara, José S.The volatile profiles of eight saffron samples (seven cultivated and one spontaneous) grown in different geographical districts within the Campania region (southern Italy) were compared. Using headspace solid-phase microextraction coupled to gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (HS SPME/GC-MS), overall, 80 volatiles were identified in the eight landraces. Among them, safranal and its isomers and other related compounds such as isophorones, which are not only key odorants but also pharmacologically active metabolites, have been detected in all the investigated samples. Principal Component Analysis performed on the volatiles’ compounds revealed that the spontaneous sample turned out to be an outlier. In particular, the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) profile of the spontaneous saffron presented four lilac aldehydes and four lilac alcohol isomers, which, to the authors’ knowledge, have never been identified in the volatile signature of this spice. The multivariate statistical analysis allowed the discrimination of the seven cultivate saffron ecotypes in four well-separated clusters according to variety. Moreover, 20 VOCs, able to differentiate the clusters in terms of single volatile metabolite, were discovered. Altogether, these results could contribute to identifying possible volatile signature metabolites (biomarkers) or patterns that discriminate saffron samples grown in Campania region on a molecular basis, encouraging future biodiversity programs to preserve saffron landraces revealing valuable genetic resources.
- Caracterização das lesões numa equipa do futebol profissional portuguêsPublication . Martins, Francisco; Santos, Francisco; Caldeira, Romualdo; Henriques, Ricardo; França, Cíntia; Ornelas, Rui; Gouveia, Élvio RúbioO futebol profissional caracteriza-se pelas suas exigências físicas, fazendo com que a exposição dos jogadores a riscos elevados de lesão seja uma problemática em ascensão. O objetivo deste estudo é caracterizar as lesões de uma equipa profissional de futebol ao longo de uma época. Trinta e seis atletas do sexo masculino, enquadrados na 1.ª Liga Portuguesa de Futebol, foram acompanhados ao longo da época desportiva 2020/2021. Caracterizou-se uma lesão desportiva como a incapacidade demonstrada pelo atleta, devido a um momento de treino ou jogo, que exigiu intervenção médica ou interrupção parcial ou total da sua atividade desportiva. No total, 34 lesões foram registadas. Cada jogador falhou em média 14.3 dias devido a lesão. As lesões mais recorrentes foram as entorses (35.3%) e as lesões musculares (35.3%), sendo os membros inferiores a zona do corpo mais afetada (85.29%). As lesões ocorreram maioritariamente em treino (58.8%) e as de jogo registaram-se sobretudo nos últimos 15 minutos (57.14%). Os resultados obtidos neste estudo vêm auxiliar o staff técnico das equipas profissionais de futebol na identificação de fatores de risco associados às lesões no futebol profissional. O estudo desta temática é fundamental para a otimização dos protocolos de prevenção e de recuperação de lesões.
- Recent Developments in the Applications of Fingerprinting Technology in the Food FieldPublication . Câmara, José S.; Medina, Sonia; Perestrelo, Rosa
- Simulação clínica em enfermagem: inovar para melhores cuidados à comunidadePublication . Correia, Fernando Luís de Sousa; Freitas, Gregório Magno de Vasconcelos de; Ribeiro, Norberto Maciel; Góis, Liliana Maria Gonçalves Rodrigues deUma aprendizagem significativa e permanente exige abordagens de ensino aprendizagem a nível cognitivo (Vygotsky, 1991; Jonassen, 2000) e promotoras do desenvolvimento das capacidades e atitudes dos estudantes, valorizando a construção do conhecimento a partir das interações estabelecidas entre os sujeitos (Kincheloe, 2006). Neste sentido, damos o exemplo da simulação clínica em enfermagem, identificada como uma estratégia de ensino-aprendizagem inovadora na construção de conhecimento em contexto (Martins et al., 2014). Os estudantes, futuros educadores para a saúde, após esta experiência, estarão mais habilitados para criar ambientes interativos e envolver as comunidades locais nos seus próprios processos de aprendizagem, promovendo o seu empoderamento na tomada de decisão sobre a sua saúde.