RESUMEN Estudiar las economías denominadas emergentes tiene dos propósitos. En primer lugar, enriquecer el ideario filosófico latinoamericano al analizar los resultados del sistema capitalista, del sistema socialista y, de modo particular, la actual etapa de la economía global, en el contexto de lo que se ha denominado la modernidad inacabada1. En segundo lugar, propiciar una crítica que sirva como herramienta teórico-práctica para contrarrestar las nuevas formas hegemónicas de la economía mundial, que afectan la vida de los seres humanos en cuanto a sus prácticas culturales y a los discursos simbólicos y materiales apropiados por estos, los cuales tienen al mundo al borde de la autodestrucción.

RÉSUMÉ L'étude des économies dites émergentes sert à deux fins. Premièrement, elle enrichit la pensée philosophique latino-américaine en analysant les résultats du système capitaliste, du système socialiste et en particulier de l'étape actuelle de l'économie mondiale, dans le contexte de ce qui a été appelé la modernité inachevée. Deuxièmement, elle encourage une critique qui sert d'outil théorique et pratique pour contrer les nouvelles formes hégémoniques de l'économie mondiale, qui impactent la vie humaine en termes de pratiques culturelles et de discours symboliques et matériels appropriés par ceux-ci, conduisant le monde au bord de l'autodestruction.

ABSTRACT Studying so-called emerging economies serves two purposes. Firstly, it enriches the Latin American philosophical thought by analyzing the outcomes of the capitalist system, the socialist system, and particularly the current stage of the global economy, within the context of what has been called unfinished modernity. Secondly, it encourages a critique that serves as a theoretical and practical tool to counteract the new hegemonic forms of the global economy, which impact human life in terms of cultural practices and the symbolic and material discourses appropriated by them, bringing the world to the brink of self-destruction.

RESUMO Estudar as economias denominadas emergentes tem dois propósitos. Primeiro, enriquecer o ideário filosófico latino-americano ao analisar os resultados do sistema capitalista, do sistema socialista e, de forma particular, a atual etapa da economia global, no contexto do que tem sido chamado de modernidade inacabada. Segundo, promover uma crítica que sirva como ferramenta teórico-prática para contrapor as novas formas hegemônicas da economia mundial, que afetam a vida dos seres humanos em termos de suas práticas culturais e os discursos simbólicos e materiais apropriados por estes, os quais têm o mundo à beira da autodestruição.

ABSTRACT This article investigates the political biography of João Guimarães Rosa (1908-1967) based on Willi Bolle's (2004) hypothesis that the writer was “politically reactionary”. We analyzed interviews, archival material, letters and newspapers to establish Guimarães’ and his family’s links to political parties, personalities and his support for the 1964 coup. Our conclusion is that the writer's viewpoint is close to conservatism political position.

RESUMO Este artigo investiga a biografia política de João Guimarães Rosa (1908-1967) a partir da hipótese de Willi Bolle (2004) de que o escritor seria “politicamente reacionário”. Analisamos entrevistas, material de arquivo, cartas e jornais para demonstrar as relações da família Guimarães e do autor com partidos, personalidades políticas e seu apoio ao golpe de 1964. Nossa conclusão é de que a visão de mundo do escritor aproxima-se do conservadorismo político.

ABSTRACT Soil nutrient availability and interpretations of nutrient contents are based on the results obtained from specific extraction methods used in routine testing laboratories. The development of new extraction methods and new extractants with better accuracy is particularly important to determine the correct fertilizer rates to be applied. For this purpose, this study aims to synthesize, characterize and evaluate the predictive capacity of cellulose acetate film containing calcinated layered double hydroxide (CAF-LDH-c), as a new extractant and a new method of P extraction in soils. Different analyses techniques were used to characterize the CAF-LDH-c sample, including X-ray diffraction, attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electronic microscopy. Soils were collected from twelve areas with different management and initial availability of P. The soils were subjected to six rates of P and were cultivated with plants. The predictive capacity of CAF-LDH-c, as a new extractant of P in different soils, was evaluated and compared to Mehlich-1 (M-1), Mehlich-3 (M-3), and Mixed Exchange Resin (MER) extractants. Chemical analyses performed on CAF-LDH-c showed that LDH in powder form was incorporated into the cellulose acetate film. There was a linear relation between P uptake by plants and extractable soil P in the soil by CAF-LDH-c, M-1, M-3, and MER extractants. The significant correlations between extracted P in the soil and P uptake by plants for CAF-LDH-c showed the efficacy of the new extractor and the newly proposed method for different types of soils. The results from the present study confirm the possibility of using CAF-LDH-c extractant as a new methodology to evaluate the availability of P in the soil for plant cultivation.

RESUMO: Por quase quarenta anos as semióticas estruturais têm se interessado pelo estudo das práticas. Entretanto, pode-se observar, a partir do que resulta de todas essas pesquisas, que a semiótica estrutural consegue elaborar e propor modelos metodológicos coerentes e adaptados à análise das práticas, mas não chega a prefigurar os seus conteúdos temáticos. Neste trabalho, propomos, portanto, tipos temáticos para os esquemas da prática a partir de uma topologia antropossemiótica. RESUMO práticas Entretanto podese pode observar pesquisas trabalho propomos portanto antropossemiótica

ABSTRACT For almost forty years, structural semiotics has been interested in the study of practices. However, it can be observed from the results of all these researches that structural semiotics is able to develop and propose coherent methodological models adapted to the analysis of practices, but it does not manage to prefigure their thematic contents. In this work, we therefore propose thematic types for the schemas of practice based on an anthroposemiotic topology. years practices However contents work topology

RESUMEN Se analiza el retorno del sujeto, supone romper con una subjetividad alienada dada en la modernidad. El retorno del sujeto inicia cuando se derrumban los marcos categoriales de la razón mítica y de la razón instrumental, al hacerlo el sujeto conoce, actúa y se posiciona para transformar la realidad. En este contexto, la economía social, como alternativa posible de articulación de los colectivos sociales y políticos, puede incidir en una agenda para proteger a la sociedad y a la naturaleza de la destrucción llevada por el ser humano, mediante modelos económicos imaginarios. La Carta de Principios de la Economía Social, aporta una ruta a seguir, que coloca a la persona en el núcleo central, para que la economía social sea una posibilidad real, en la búsqueda de una sociedad en que quepan todas y todos.

RÉSUMÉ Le retour du sujet est analysé ; ceci implique la rupture avec une subjectivité aliénée donnée dans la modernité. Le retour du sujet commence lorsque les cadres catégoriques de la raison mythique et de la raison instrumentale s'effondrent, et ce faisant, le sujet connaît, agit et se positionne pour transformer la réalité. Dans ce contexte, l'économie sociale, en tant qu'alternative possible pour l'articulation de collectifs sociaux et politiques, peut influencer un agenda visant à protéger la société et la nature de la destruction, menée par l’être humain, à travers des modèles économiques imaginaires. La Charte des principes de l'économie sociale fournit une voie à suivre, qui place la personne au centre, afin que l'économie sociale devienne une possibilité réelle, dans la recherche d'une société dans laquelle chacun a sa place.

ABSTRACT The return of the subject is analyzed, it implies breaking with an alienated subjectivity given in modernity. The return of the subject begins when the categorical frameworks of mythical reason and instrumental reason collapse, and in doing so the subject knows, acts and positions itself to transform reality. In this context, the social economy, as a possible alternative for the articulation of social and political collectives, can influence an agenda to protect society and nature from the destruction carried out by human beings through imaginary economic models. The Charter of Principles of the Social Economy provides a path to follow, which places the person at the center, so that the social economy becomes a real possibility, in the search for a society in which everyone has a place.

RESUMO Analisa-se o retorno do sujeito, significa romper com uma subjetividade alienada dada na modernidade. O retorno do sujeito começa quando são derribados os quadros categóricos da razão mítica e da razão instrumental, assim o sujeito conhece, age e se posiciona para transformar a realidade. Nesse contexto, a economia social, como possível alternativa de articulação de movimentos sociais e políticos, pode influenciar uma agenda de proteção da sociedade e da natureza da destruição realizada pelo ser humano, por meio de modelos econômicos imaginários. A Carta de Princípios da Economia Social apresenta um caminho a seguir, que coloca a pessoa no centro, para que a economia social seja uma possibilidade real, na procura de uma sociedade em que todos e todas se encaixem.

Abstract Background: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis is a rare disease. Although it is usually related to drug intake, it is occasionally associated with infections, especially in the pediatric age. It is characterized by the sudden onset of sterile non-follicular pustules on an erythematous fundus, fever, and leukocytosis, with frequent and prompt spontaneous resolution. It mainly affects adults and is uncommon in childhood. Complications have been reported in approximately 20% of cases. Case report: We report the case of a 10-year-old female patient with a 5-day history of fever and dermatosis characterized by countless non-follicular pustules, predominantly on the trunk, inguinal folds, and proximal thighs but not involving palms, soles, and mucous membranes. The patient reported an incident of upper respiratory tract infection that occurred 7 days earlier. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. Spontaneous resolution occurred within 2 weeks. Conclusions: This disease is one of the severe cutaneous adverse reactions that usually have a self-limited and benign course within a few weeks. We propose that a previous respiratory infection triggered the acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis in this pediatric case. Knowledge of this pathology by the medical professionals, in general, and the pediatricians, in particular, will prevent an aggressive and inappropriate approach and management.

Resumen Introducción: La pustulosis exantemática generalizada aguda es una enfermedad rara. Aunque usualmente se relaciona con el consumo de drogas, ocasionalmente se asocia con infecciones, sobre todo en edad pediátrica. Se caracteriza por el inicio súbito de pústulas no foliculares estériles sobre un fondo eritematoso, fiebre y leucocitosis, con frecuente y pronta resolución espontánea. Afecta principalmente a los adultos, y no es frecuente en la niñez. Se han reportado complicaciones en cerca del 20% de casos. Caso clínico: Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 10 años con fiebre e historia de dermatosis de 5 días de evolución caracterizada por incontables pústulas no foliculares de predominio en tronco, pliegues inguinales y parte proximal de muslos, respetando palmas, plantas y mucosas. Refirió antecedente de infección respiratoria alta 7 días antes. El examen histopatológico confirmó el diagnóstico de pustulosis exantemática generalizada aguda. Presentó resolución espontánea en el transcurso de 2 semanas. Conclusiones: Esta enfermedad es una de las reacciones adversas cutáneas severas, que tiene un curso usualmente autolimitado y benigno en pocas semanas. Proponemos que la pustulosis exantemática generalizada aguda en este caso pediátrico fue desencadenada por la infección respiratoria previa. El conocimiento de esta patología por parte del gremio médico, en general, y del pediatra, en particular, evitará un abordaje y manejo agresivo e inapropiado.

Resumen Introducción. La infección por el HIV-1 induce un estado de inflamación crónico en el que participan los inflamasomas. El incremento de los parámetros inflamatorios es mayor en individuos con replicación viral activa que en aquellos con control de la replicación viral. Este proceso desencadena alteraciones metabólicas relacionadas con cambios en el perfil lipídico, lo cual podría incrementar el riesgo de eventos cardiovasculares, incluso en pacientes con terapia antirretroviral. Objetivo. Establecer si existe correlación entre la expresión de los componentes de los inflamasomas y los marcadores de riesgo cardiovascular en individuos con control de la replicación viral y en aquellos con replicación viral activa con terapia antirretroviral o sin ella. Materiales y métodos. Se estudiaron 13 individuos con control de la replicación viral y 40 con replicación viral activa (19 sin terapia antirretroviral y 31 con terapia). Se evaluaron los marcadores clásicos de riesgo cardiovascular y se cuantificó mediante RT-PCR la expresión de los componentes de los inflamasomas (NLRP1, NLRP3, NLRC4, AIM2, ASC, IL-1β, IL-18 y caspasa-1), TLR2, TLR4, TGF-β e IL-10. Resultados. Se observó que los pacientes con replicación viral activa y con terapia antirretroviral presentaron un incremento en la expresión de TLR2, TLR4 e IL-18, comparados con los controladores del HIV-1. Además, mostraron grandes valores de triglicéridos y lipoproteína de muy baja densidad (Very Low Density Lipopretein, VLDL), lo que se correlaciona positivamente con la expresión de los componentes de los inflamasomas NLRP1, NLRP3, NLRC4, AIM2, ASC y caspasa-1. Conclusión. El aumento en la expresión de los componentes de los inflamasomas en los individuos con replicación viral activa y con terapia antirretroviral se correlacionó con las concentraciones de triglicéridos y VLDL, lo que sugiere el papel de la activación inmunitaria y la terapia antirretroviral en el riesgo cardiovascular.

Abstract Introduction: HIV-1 infection induces a chronic inflammatory state in which inflammasomes participate. The increase in inflammatory parameters is higher in individuals with active viral replication (progressors) than in those with viral control (HIV-1 controllers). This process triggers metabolic alterations related to changes in the lipid profile, which could increase the risk of cardiovascular events, even in patients with antiretroviral therapy. Objective: To establish whether there was a correlation between the expression of inflammasome components and cardiovascular risk markers in HIV-1 controllers and progressors with or without antiretroviral therapy. Materials and methods: We studied 13 HIV-1 controllers and 40 progressors (19 without antiretroviral therapy and 31 with therapy) and evaluated in them classic markers of cardiovascular risk. Using RT-PCR we quantified the expression of inflammasome components (NLRP1, NLRP3, NLRC4, AIM2, ASC, IL-1β, IL-18, and caspase-1), TLR2, TLR4, TGF-β, and IL-10. Results: Progressors with antiretroviral therapy had an increased expression of TLR2, TLR4, and IL-18 compared to HIV-1 controllers. They also showed high levels of triglycerides and VLDL, which positively correlated with the expression of the inflammasome components NLRP1, NLRP3, NLRC4, AIM2, ASC, and caspase-1. Conclusion: Progressors receiving antiretroviral therapy exhibited an increased expression of the inflammasome components, which correlated with the levels of triglycerides and VLDL. This supports the role of inflammation in cardiovascular risk during HIV-1 infection.

Resumo Análise de “O recado do morro” (1956), de João Guimarães Rosa, a partir do conceito de “gesto” em Vilém Flusser e da estética afrobrasileira. A análise das personagens em sua relação com a natureza, seres míticos, espiritualidade e “recados” nos leva a uma aproximação poética com os códigos gestuais dessa cultura. A partir da fenomenologia dos gestos, buscamos compreender como Guimarães Rosa captou, processou e articulou tal manifestação cultural nesse conto específico. Nossa conclusão aponta para a importância de os estudos rosianos levarem em consideração a emergência de mitos e linguagens corporais afrobrasileiros no conjunto de sua obra.

Abstract Analysis of “O recado do morro” (1956), by João Guimarães Rosa, based on the concept of “gesture” in Vilém Flusser and Afro-Brazilian aesthetics. The analysis of the characters in their relationship with nature, mythical beings, spirituality and “messages” leads us to a poetic approach to the gestural codes of this culture. From the phenomenology of gestures, we seek to understand how Guimarães Rosa captured, processed and articulated such cultural manifestation in this specific story. Our conclusion points to the importance of Rosian studies taking into account the emergence of Afro-Brazilian myths and body languages in the body of her work.

Resumen Análisis de “O recado do morro” (1956), de João Guimarães Rosa, basado en el concepto de “gesto” en Vilém Flusser y la estética afrobrasileña. El análisis de los personajes en su relación con la naturaleza, los seres míticos, la espiritualidad y los “mensajes’ nos lleva a un acercamiento poético a los códigos gestuales de esta cultura. Desde la fenomenología de los gestos, buscamos comprender cómo Guimarães Rosa capturó, procesó y articuló tal manifestación cultural en esta historia específica. Nuestra conclusión apunta a la importancia de los estudios rosianos teniendo en cuenta el surgimiento de los mitos afrobrasileños y los lenguajes corporales en el cuerpo de su obra.

Resumo: Questões relacionadas aos empreendimentos agrícolas vêm sendo discutidas em todo o mundo, o que ocorre pela importância deles no desenvolvimento econômico das nações, por estarem diretamente relacionados às transformações sociais dentro e fora do campo e por serem imprescindíveis para a produção e a oferta de alimentos, bem como para a segurança alimentar. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar as tendências de variação no número de empreendimentos agrícolas no Brasil, por tipo de atividade principal e por estrato de área, para o período de 2004 a 2015. Para tanto, foram utilizados dados da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios e calculadas as taxas médias de variação anual, por meio do teste t de Student, utilizando uma regressão dos mínimos quadrados ordinários na forma log-linear. Entre 2004 e 2015, foi constatada queda de 3,3% a.a. no número de empreendimentos agropecuários no Brasil, totalizando uma redução de 1.382.700 unidades produtivas. Também foi observado que as reduções mais intensas ocorreram nos empreendimentos agrícolas dedicados à produção de arroz (–13,4% a.a.), nos de lavouras temporárias (–12,5% a.a.) e naqueles com área de ≥ 50 a < 100 hectares (–4,5% a.a.). Tais constatações são relevantes e permitem o delineamento de ações voltadas à segurança alimentar e nutricional no Brasil.

Abstract: Issues related to farms have been discussed in a global context due to their importance in the process of economic development. This is because they have direct impacts on social transformations inside and outside the field, besides being an important part of the system of ensuring the supply and food security of the population. Thereby, this study aimed to characterize the trends of variation in the number of farms in Brazil, by the type of main activity, and by farm size, from 2004 to 2015. For that, we used data from the National Households Sample Survey (NHSS) and the average rates of annual variation were calculated by Student's t-test using a log-linear least squares regression. From the results, there was a reduction of 3.3% per year in the farms in Brazil, a total decrease of 1,382,700 farms in the evaluated period. There was an intense drop in farms dedicated to rice (-13.4% per year) and temporary crops (-12.5% per year) and in those from ≥ 50 ha to < 100 ha (-4.5% per year). This information may subsidize the outlining of actions directed to food and nutritional security in Brazil.

Resumo: O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a luta por reconhecimento do ativismo trans no contexto político brasileiro e propor o conceito de “transcis-rexistência”, para avaliar empiricamente as possibilidades de resistência por meio de alianças que promovam o reconhecimento e a representação de pessoas trans. As discussões são baseadas na teoria do reconhecimento social de Axel Honneth e nas discussões de Anne Phillips e Iris Marion Young sobre a representação descritiva. Mostramos que as candidaturas e os mandatos coletivos promovem a “transcis-rexistência”, desafiando o sistema político brasileiro e considerando a sub-representação política como uma dimensão de não-reconhecimento. A luta coletiva ajuda a construir o reconhecimento intersubjetivo, através da construção de alianças que conectam ideias e perspectivas sociais, assim como atores sociais.

Abstract: The objective of this article is to analyze the struggle of trans activism for recognition in the Brazilian political context and to propose the concept of “transcis-rexistence,” for assessing empirically the possibilities of resistance through alliances that promote the recognition and representation of trans people. The discussions are based on the Axel Honneth’s theory of social recognition and on Anne Phillips and Iris Marion Young’s discussions of descriptive representation. We show that collective candidacies and mandates promote “transcis-rexistence” by challenging the Brazilian political system and by considering political under-representation as a dimension of non-recognition. Collective struggle helps build intersubjective recognition through the construction of alliances that connect ideas and social perspectives, as well as social actors.

ABSTRACT Studies aimed at mitigating environmental impacts have received attention in recent years. The use of biochar obtained from the pyrolysis is an alternative for the recovery of organic materials that usually are directly discarded in the environment. Biochar has the potential to recover nutrients from wastewater, and in the latter case, the reuse or recycling of biochar as a controlled-release fertilizer could be an option. However, the adsorption characteristics of the ions into different biochars have not been known. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ions adsorption in biochar derived from discarded potatoes, as well as to make physical and chemical characterization of the produced materials. The biochar derived from discarded potatoes was produced by pyrolysis at 450 °C under an N2 atmosphere. In order to define its ionic profile, the adsorption of HnPO4(3–n)–, Ca2+, Mg2+, and Al3+ was tested in pure biochar, as well as adsorption of HnPO4(3–n)–in biochar after it was doped with Al3+. The desorption of these ions was tested by washing with deionized water, and the KCl (1.0 mol·L–1) and Mehlich-1 extractors. In absolute values, the adsorption order of the ions was Al3+ (in acid pH value) = Ca2+ > Al3+ > HnPO4(3–n)–(biochar doped with Al3+) > Mg2+ > HnPO4(3–n)– (biochar without doping). The adsorption of HnPO4(3–n)– was positively influenced by the doping of biochar with Al3+. The biochar has preferential characteristics for cations adsorption, and the doping process can aid in adsorption of anions.

Resumo O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar as eficiências agronômica e econômica da rocha fonolito (K2) e da rocha potássio-silicática alcalina (K3), moídas e aplicadas superficialmente em área total, como fontes de K para as culturas de soja (Glycine max), milho (Zea mays), feijão comum (Phaseolus vulgaris) e arroz de terras altas (Oryza sativa). Quatro experimentos – um com cada cultura – foram conduzidos em dois anos agrícolas, em Latossolo Vermelho, em delineamento de blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram de três fontes (a tradicional KCl, K2 e K3) e quatro doses (0, 0,5, 1,0 e 2,0 vezes a recomendada para cada cultura) de K. As três fontes aumentaram de forma similar os teores de K nas folhas de soja, milho e feijão comum, mas não tiveram efeito sobre o de arroz. A produtividade de grãos de todas as culturas aumentou com a aplicação de K2 e K3, como observado para KCl. A eficiência das fontes alternativas de K varia em função da dose e da cultura. A fonte K3 é viável para ser aplicada a lanço na dose de K recomendada para as culturas estudadas, enquanto K2 é viável apenas para soja, milho e feijão comum.

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the agronomic and economic efficiency of phonolite rock (K2) and alkaline potassium-silicate rock (K3), ground and applied by surface broadcasting, as K sources for the soybean (Glycine max), corn (Zea mays), common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), and upland rice (Oryza sativa) crops. Four experiments – one with each crop – were conducted in two crop years in a Typic Haplorthox in a randomized complete block design with four replicates. The treatments consisted of three sources (the KCl standard source, K2, and K3) and four rates (0, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 times the recommended for each crop) of K. The three sources increased similarly the leaf K concentration of soybean, corn, and common bean but had no effect on that of upland rice. The grain yield of all crops increased with the application of K2 and K3, as observed for KCl. The efficiency of the alternative K sources varies depending on the rate and crop. The K3 source is viable to be applied by broadcasting at the recommended K rate for all studied crops, while K2 is suitable only for soybean, corn, and common bean.

RESUMO RACIONAL: Atualmente o tratamento da hérnia inguinal pode ser laparoscópico totalmente extraperitoneal ou transabdominal pré-peritoneal, ambas as técnicas utilizam tela e são amplamente empregadas. O sucesso do procedimento cirúrgico é medido pelo menor número de complicações, retorno rápido às atividades cotidianas, presença ou não de dor crônica e pelo grau de satisfação do paciente no pós-operatório. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar e comparar a presença de dor crônica e qualidade de vida no pós operatório tardio de pacientes submetidos às duas técnicas de cirurgias laparoscópicas de correção de hérnia inguinal. MÉTODOS: O estudo consistiu em uma abordagem quantitativa transversal retrospectiva. Foi realizada análise de prontuários e aplicação de questionário SF-36 e Escala Visual Analógica para avaliação de qualidade de vida e dor crônica em pacientes submetidos a hernioplastia inguinal laparoscópica entre janeiro de 2017 a fevereiro de 2021. RESULTADOS: Foram analisados 167 prontuários com mais de 3 meses de pós-operatório. Dentre as complicações precoces avaliadas, o seroma foi mais comumente diagnosticado no grupo transabdominal pré-peritoneal (p=0,04). Posteriormente, 40 dos 167 pacientes responderam ao instrumento de pesquisa composto por SF-36 e Escala Visual Analógica. A média para dor crônica, mensurada através da Escala Visual Analógica, foi de 1,29 para transabdominal pré-peritoneal versus totalmente extraperitoneal com 1,68 (p=0,92). Já nos domínios avaliados pelo SF-36 não houve diferença significativa entre as amostras (p>0,05). CONCLUSÕES: As técnicas totalmente extraperitoneal e transabdominal pré-peritoneal apresentam resultados semelhantes no pós-operatório tardio com base na qualidade de vida e dor crônica. As técnicas também são comparáveis em termos das principais complicações pós-operatórias precoces, exceto para seroma, que apresentou maior incidência em pacientes submetidos a transabdominal pré-peritoneal.

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic approaches to inguinal hernia repair include transabdominal extraperitoneal and transabdominal preperitoneal, both of which are widely performed and employ mesh. Indicators of success for these surgical procedures include incidence of complications, time to return to daily activities, incidence of postoperative chronic pain, and the long-term postoperative patient satisfaction. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate and compare long-term postoperative incidence of chronic pain and overall quality of life among patients undergoing transabdominal extraperitoneal or transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair. METHODS: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study. Medical records were analyzed, and the SF-36 questionnaire and Visual Analog Scale were applied to assess quality of life and chronic pain in patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair between January 2017 and February 2021. RESULTS: A total of 167 patients status post laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, who were 3 months postoperatively or longer, were included in the study. Among the early complications seen, seroma was most common in the transabdominal preperitoneal group (p=0.04). Subsequently, 40 of the initial 167 patients answered to the survey instrument (SF-36 and Visual Analog Scale). Mean patient-reported pain (Visual Analog Scale score) was statistically similar between groups, with 1.29 for transabdominal preperitoneal and 1.68 for transabdominal extraperitoneal (p=0.92). In the domains evaluated by the SF-36, there was no significant difference between the samples. CONCLUSION: Both transabdominal extraperitoneal and transabdominal preperitoneal techniques for hernia repair have similar results in the late postoperative period regarding quality of life and prevalence of chronic pain. They are also comparable in terms of major early postoperative complications, except for seroma, with a higher incidence in patients undergoing transabdominal preperitoneal.

RESUMO Objetivo: pretendemos demonstrar as alterações clínicas e a evolução pós-operatória em pacientes com abdome agudo não traumático em tratamento conservador ou cirúrgico durante a pandemia em comparação a período semelhante no ano anterior. Método: estudo retrospectivo unicêntrico, incluindo pacientes que receberam tratamento clínico-cirúrgico no Hospital do Trabalhador com diagnóstico de abdome agudo entre março e agosto de 2020 e período semelhante em 2019. As variáveis estudadas variaram de dados demográficos a índices de isolamento social. Resultados: foram incluídos 515 pacientes, 291 receberam tratamento no período pré-pandemia e 224 na pandemia. Não houve diferença estatística em relação às comorbidades (p=0,0685), tempo para diagnóstico e procura de ajuda médica. Não foram observadas diferenças estatísticas quanto aos dias de internação (p=0,4738) e necessidade de UTI (p=0,2320). Em relação aos óbitos intra-hospitalares, observou-se relevância estatística na idade acima de 60 anos (p=0,002) e ocorreram mais óbitos no período da pandemia (p=0,032). Porém, quando analisamos os fatores associados ao número de dias até o diagnóstico por um médico, não houve diferença estatística. Conclusão: os dados analisados mostraram que o período de pandemia e a idade acima de 60 anos foram as variáveis que aumentaram a razão de chances para o desfecho óbito hospitalar. No entanto, o tempo de internação, dias na unidade de terapia intensiva e complicações cirúrgicas pós-operatórias, não apresentaram diferença significativa.

ABSTRACT Objective: we intend to demonstrate the clinical alterations and the postoperative evolution in patients with acute abdomen non-traumatic in conservative or surgical treatment during the pandemic compared to a similar period in the last year. Method: a single-center retrospective study, including patients who received clinical-surgical treatment at Hospital do Trabalhador diagnosed with acute abdomen between March and August 2020 and a similar period in 2019.Variables studied ranged from demographic data to indices of social isolation. Results: 515 patients were included, 291 received treatment in a pre-pandemic period and 224 during. There was not statistical difference in relation to comorbidities (p=0.0685), time to diagnosis and seeking medical help. No statistical differences were observed in terms of days of hospitalization (p = 0.4738) and ICU need (p=0.2320). Regarding in-hospital deaths, there was statistical relevance in the age above 60 years (p=0.002) and there were more deaths during the pandemic period (p=0.032). However, when we analyze the factors associated with the number of days until diagnosis by a physician, there was no statistical difference. Conclusion: the analyzed data showed that the pandemic period and age over 60 years were the variables that increased the odds ratio for the in-hospital death outcome. However, the length of stay, days in intensive care unit and postoperative surgical complications showed no significant difference.

Abstract An extraordinary moment of agricultural modernization is currently underway due to innovations in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). In this process, management precepts are renewed, fostering significant gains in efficiency, productivity, and sustainable use of natural resources and the environment. The growing supply of ICTs and the extension of connectivity in rural areas, with their transforming roles in productive practices and economic relations, bring about questions regarding their impacts. These technologies include precision positioning systems and large volume databases, electronic sensors of site-specific production and environmental conditions, repositories of relational data, statistical and crop forecasting software, methodologies and processes; web-based information services, among others. The assessment of impacts focused on ICTs for agriculture needs innovative approaches, due to the peculiarities of their applications, the different scales of their socioenvironmental scopes and, at the same time, the verification of effectiveness of institutional investments on research, development, and innovation (RD&I). Based on these premises, the objectives of this work are to present a ‘module of impact indicators for Information and Communication Technologies (Ambitec-TICs)’, and assess its application to six typical technology adoption cases resulting from agricultural RD&I projects. The results detail critical analyses of the contributions of the proposed module for the registration, interpretation, and communication of impacts, with recommendations for technology transfer and accountability in institutional Social Balance documentation.