ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to verify the response of the melon accessions MR1 and C14 to gamma radiation in terms of germination and morphology.The melon accessions came from the germplasm collection of the Federal Rural University of the Semi-arid Region, and were submitted to five doses of gamma radiation (0, 100, 200, 300, 400 Gy) in four replications, each comprising 25 seeds, at the Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture of the University of São Paulo. The seeds were grown in a greenhouse at UFERSA employing a completely randomised design. The germination potential, rate and index were evaluated during the first stage of the trial. During the second stage, the germinated plants were transplanted into eight-litre buckets containing substrate and sand, in four replications of 15 plants each. The inflorescence, leaf blade and fruit were evaluated. The IMAGE J image analysis software was used to obtain the leaf and fruit data. The germination potential varied for the gamma-ray doses being tested, while the germination rate and index were not affected; phenotypic variations were seen in the leaves. The gamma-ray doses had no effect on the germination process. MR C C1 morphologyThe morphology Semiarid Semi arid Region 0, 0 (0 100 200 300 40 Gy 2 Paulo design trial eightlitre eight litre sand 1 inflorescence data gammaray ray tested affected leaves process ( 10 20 30 4 3

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre a participação em exercícios físicos relacionados ao fitness (EFRF) e a insatisfação com a imagem corporal (IIC) em adolescentes e avaliar a interação entre os exercícios físicos e o estado nutricional nesta associação. Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado em 2015 com 799 adolescentes (10 a 16 anos) de 14 escolas públicas de Curitiba (PR), Brasil. A IIC foi avaliada por meio do Body Shape Questionnaire e da Escala de Silhuetas. A participação em EFRF foi avaliada pelo Questionário de Atividade Física para Adolescentes e classificada em “não pratica”, “pratica ≤300 minutos/semana” e “pratica >300 minutos/semana”. As regressões de Poisson e logística multinomial, ajustadas por sexo, maturação sexual e estado nutricional, analisaram a associação entre EFRF e IIC. Resultados: A prevalência de IIC foi de 28,3%; 52,4% dos adolescentes queriam reduzir a silhueta e 48,7% não praticavam a EFRF. Adolescentes que praticavam EFRF >300 minutos/semana tiveram prevalência 28% maior para algum nível de IIC (razão de prevalência — RP 1,28; intervalo de confiança de 95% — IC95% 1,08–1,52) e chance 46% menor de querer reduzir silhuetas (OR 0,54; 95IC% 0,35–0,82), comparados aos não praticantes. Não houve interação entre os EFRF e o estado nutricional na associação com IIC. Conclusões: Os adolescentes que praticam EFRF >300 minutos/semana estão mais propensos a apresentar algum nível de IIC e têm menores chances de reportar o desejo de aumentar silhuetas, independentemente do estado nutricional. Objetivo (EFRF (IIC Métodos 201 79 10 (1 1 anos PR, PR , (PR) Brasil Silhuetas pratica, pratica pratica” 300 ≤30 minutossemana minutos semana >30 minutos/semana. . multinomial sexo Resultados 28,3% 283 28 3 524 52 4 52,4 487 48 7 48,7 razão 1,28 128 95 IC95 IC 1,08–1,52 108152 08 46 OR 0,54 054 0 54 95IC 0,35–0,82, 035082 0,35–0,82 35 82 0,35–0,82) praticantes Conclusões 20 ( (PR 30 ≤3 >3 28,3 2 5 52, 48, 1,2 12 9 IC9 1,08–1,5 10815 0,5 05 03508 0,35–0,8 8 ≤ > 28, 1, 1,08–1, 1081 0, 0350 0,35–0, 1,08–1 108 035 0,35–0 1,08– 03 0,35– 1,08 0,35 1,0 0,3

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the association between participation in fitness-related exercises (FRE) and body image dissatisfaction (BID) in adolescents and evaluate the interaction between physical exercise and nutritional status in this association. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015 involving 799 adolescents (10–16 years old) from 14 public schools in Curitiba (PR), Brazil. BID was assessed using the Body Shape Questionnaire and the Silhouette Scale. The FRE was classified as “does not practice,” “practices ≤300 min/week,” and “practices >300 min/week” by the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents. Poisson and multinomial logistic regressions, adjusted for sex, sexual maturation, and nutritional status analyzed the association of FRE and BID. Results: The BID prevalence was 28.3%; 52.4% of the adolescents wanted to reduce their silhouettes; and 48.7% did not practice FRE. Adolescents who practiced FRE >300 min/week had a 28% higher prevalence for some level of BID (PR 1.28; 95%CI 1.08–1.52) and a 46% lower chance of wanting to reduce silhouettes (OR 0.54; 95%CI 0.35–0.82), compared to nonpractitioners. There was no interaction between FRE and nutritional status in association with BID. Conclusions: The adolescents who practice FRE >300 min/week are likely to have some level of BID and are less likely to report the desire to increase their silhouettes, regardless of their nutritional status. Objective fitnessrelated fitness related (FRE (BID Methods crosssectional cross sectional 201 79 10–16 1016 10 16 (10–1 old 1 PR, PR , (PR) Brazil Scale does practice, practices 300 ≤30 min/week, minweek min week >30 regressions sex maturation Results 28.3% 283 28 3 524 52 4 52.4 487 48 7 48.7 1.28 128 95CI CI 95 1.08–1.52 108152 08 46 OR 0.54 054 0 54 0.35–0.82, 035082 0.35–0.82 35 82 0.35–0.82) nonpractitioners Conclusions 20 10–1 101 (10– 30 ≤3 >3 28.3 2 5 52. 48. 1.2 12 9 1.08–1.5 10815 0.5 05 03508 0.35–0.8 8 10– (10 ≤ > 28. 1. 1.08–1. 1081 0. 0350 0.35–0. (1 1.08–1 108 035 0.35–0 ( 1.08– 03 0.35– 1.08 0.35 1.0 0.3

Abstract Construction projects are highly complex systems that recurrently present discrepancies between work-as-imagined and work-as-done. Digital technologies, such as photogrammetry using UAVs (drones), are promising support tools to cope with this problem. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the procedures for developing and assessing the quality of a 3D model generated through photogrammetry from images captured by a drone, comparing it to the as-designed BIM model. Thus, a case study was carried out in a residential low-income housing construction project in Camaçari, Brazil. Compared to the as-designed BIM 3D model, the photogrammetric model presented an average dimensional deviation of -1.68%. The model also presented issues such as occlusions and deformations. The study highlights that both this deviation and the quality of the photogrammetric model can be significantly influenced by the data collection method (e.g., quantity and resolution of photos). The study's primary contribution lies in presenting the potential of UAV usage for image capture in photogrammetry model generation. workasimagined work imagined workasdone. workasdone done. done work-as-done technologies drones, drones , (drones) problem Therefore D drone asdesigned designed Thus lowincome low income Camaçari Brazil 1.68%. 168 1 68 -1.68% deformations e.g., eg e g (e.g. photos. photos . photos) studys s generation (drones 1.68% 16 6 -1.68 e.g. (e.g 1.68 -1.6 e.g 1.6 -1. 1. -1 -

Resumo Projetos de construção são sistemas altamente complexos que apresentam recorrentemente discrepâncias entre o trabalho planejado e o trabalho realizado. Tecnologias digitais, como a fotogrametria com VANTs (drones), são ferramentas de suporte promissoras nesse contexto. Assim, este estudo tem como objetivo avaliar os procedimentos de desenvolvimento e qualidade de um modelo 3D gerado por fotogrametria através de imagens capturadas por drone, comparando-o ao modelo as-designed BIM. Para isso, realizou-se um estudo de caso em uma habitação de interesse social localizada em Camaçari-BA. Comparado ao modelo BIM projetado, o modelo fotogramétrico apresentou um desvio dimensional médio de -1,68%. O modelo também apresentou inconsistências como oclusões e deformações. O estudo mostra que tanto esse desvio como a qualidade do modelo fotogramétrico obtido podem ser consideravelmente influenciados pela forma de coleta dos dados (ex. baixa quantidade e resolução das fotos). A principal contribuição do estudo é apresentar o potencial do uso do VANT para captura de imagens para geração de um modelo de fotogrametria. realizado digitais drones, drones , (drones) contexto Assim D drone comparandoo comparando asdesigned as designed isso realizouse realizou se CamaçariBA. CamaçariBA Camaçari BA. BA Camaçari-BA projetado 1,68%. 168 1 68 -1,68% deformações ex. ex (ex fotos. fotos . fotos) (drones 1,68% 16 6 -1,68 1,68 -1,6 1,6 -1, 1, -1 -

ABSTRACT Introduction: Although nerves and vessels of the penis play important role in erection, there are few studies on their development in human fetus. Therefore, the objective of the present study is to analyze, quantitatively, in the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum, the development of the nerves and vessels in the fetal penis at different gestational ages. Material and Methods: Fifty-six fresh, macroscopically normal human fetuses aged from 13 to 36 weeks post-conception (WPC) were used. Gestational age was determined by the foot length criterion. Penises were immediately fixed in 10% formalin, and routinely processed for paraffin embedding, after which tissue sections from the mid-shaft were obtained. We used immunohistochemical staining to analyze the nerves and vessels in the corpus cavernous and in the corpus spongiosum. These elements were identified and quantified as percentage by using the Image-J software. Results: The quantitative analysis showed that the percentage of nerves varied from 3.03% to 20.35% in the corpora cavernosa and from 1.89% to 23.88% in the corpus spongiosum. The linear regression analysis indicated that nerves growth (incidence) in the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum correlated significantly and positively with fetal age (r2=0.9421, p<0.0001) and (r2=0.9312, p<0.0001), respectively, during the whole fetal period studied. Also, the quantitative analysis showed that the percentage of vessels varies from 2.96% to 12.86% in the corpora cavernosa and from 3.62% to 14.85% in the corpus spongiosum. The linear regression analysis indicated that vessels growth (appearance) in the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum correlated significantly and positively with fetal age (r2=0.8722, p<0.0001) and (r2=0.8218, p<0.0001), respectively, during the whole fetal period studied. In addition, the linear regression analysis demonstrated a more intense growth rate of nerves in the corpus spongiosum during the 2nd trimester of gestation, when compared with nerves in the corpora cavernosa. In addition, the linear regression analysis demonstrated a more intense growth rate of vessels in the corpus spongiosum when compared with the corpora cavernosa, during the whole fetal period studied. Conclusions: In the fetal period, the human penis undergoes major developmental changes, notably in the content and distribution of nerves and vessels. We found strong correlation between nerves and vessels growth (amount) with fetal age, both in the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum. There is significant greater proportional number of nerves than vessels during the whole fetal period studied. Also, nerves and vessels grow in a more intense rate than that of the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum areas. Introduction erection fetus Therefore quantitatively ages Methods Fiftysix Fifty six fresh 1 3 postconception post conception WPC (WPC criterion 10 formalin embedding midshaft mid shaft obtained ImageJ Image J software Results 303 03 3.03 2035 20 35 20.35 189 89 1.89 2388 23 88 23.88 incidence (incidence r2=0.9421, r209421 r r2 0 9421 (r2=0.9421 p<0.0001 p00001 p 0001 r2=0.9312, r209312 9312 (r2=0.9312 p<0.0001, , respectively studied Also 296 2 96 2.96 1286 12 86 12.86 362 62 3.62 1485 14 85 14.85 appearance (appearance r2=0.8722, r208722 8722 (r2=0.8722 r2=0.8218, r208218 8218 (r2=0.8218 addition nd gestation Conclusions changes amount (amount areas 30 3.0 203 20.3 18 8 1.8 238 23.8 r2=0.9421 r20942 942 (r2=0.942 p<0.000 p0000 000 r2=0.9312 r20931 931 (r2=0.931 29 9 2.9 128 12.8 6 3.6 148 14.8 r2=0.8722 r20872 872 (r2=0.872 r2=0.8218 r20821 821 (r2=0.821 3. 20. 1. 23. r2=0.942 r2094 94 (r2=0.94 p<0.00 p000 00 r2=0.931 r2093 93 (r2=0.93 2. 12. 14. r2=0.872 r2087 87 (r2=0.87 r2=0.821 r2082 82 (r2=0.82 r2=0.94 r209 (r2=0.9 p<0.0 p00 r2=0.93 r2=0.87 r208 (r2=0.8 r2=0.82 r2=0.9 r20 (r2=0. p<0. p0 r2=0.8 r2=0. (r2=0 p<0 r2=0 (r2= p< r2= (r2 (r

Abstract: Although the work of Federico García Lorca has been widely studied, little has been said about the Poesía inédita de juventud. This article examines an important aspect of his early poetic production: the configuration of the forest in “La balada de Caperucita”. It hopes to show how this image is used to symbolize the young poet’s vision of human existence, one that is closely related to a particular interpretation of Christianity.

Resumen: Aunque la obra de Federico García Lorca ha sido muy estudiada, poco se ha dicho de la Poesía inédita de juventud. Por tal motivo, este texto examina un asunto relevante para la producción poética juvenil: la configuración del bosque en la “La balada de Caperucita”. Como veremos a lo largo del análisis, este espacio simbólico fue creado para ilustrar la visión de la existencia humana que el poeta manifiesta en sus primeros poemas y que está emparentada con una interpretación particular del cristianismo.

Abstract: This article reviews the process of creating the cartographic document commonly called the “Topographic Map of 1857.” After various copies were discovered to have been regarded as the same map, the contexts of the way the various cartographic objects were produced were described. During this stage, the hydrographic goals of the project, as a result of which the map was conceived, were recovered and the interpretations of its publication described.

Resumen: Este artículo reseña el proceso de creación del documento cartográfico al que se le ha llamado genéricamente “Plano topográfico de 1857”. Al comprobar que existen ejemplares distintos a los que se les ha considerado como un mismo plano, se procede a describir los contextos de manufactura de los diferentes objetos cartográficos. En ese desarrollo se recuperan los objetivos hidrográficos del proyecto con los que el plano fue concebido y se realiza un recuento de las interpretaciones que ha tenido su publicación.

Resumen (Objetivo) El estudio tuvo como objetivo examinar bajo la mirada de la teoría APOE (acción, proceso, objeto y esquema), la producción de estudiantes de educación secundaria al aboradar 11 ítems relacionados con la función exponencial. (Metodología) El enfoque fue de corte cualitativo, a través del análisis de contenido. La muestra fue de 15 estudiantes (entre 15 a 18 años), nominados de manera no probabilística con interés de obtener la mayor cantidad de información. Para el diseño del instrumento intencionado desde la teoría, se construyó una descomposición genética hipotética del concepto de función exponencial como objeto cognitivo de acuerdo con las estructuras (acción, proceso, objeto y esquema) y mecanismos mentales (interiorización, coordinación, encapsulación, desencapsulación, reversión), para interpretar la construcción mental que realizan los estudiantes sobre la función en estudio, con base en su desarrollo histórico epistemológico, la presentación en textos escolares y la experiencia del investigador. (Resultados) En el nivel de resultados se evidenció que 13 estudiantes muestran una concepción acción de la función estudiada y 2 estudiantes que llegaron a construir el concepto como proceso. (Conclusiones) Se concluye que los estudiantes construyen el concepto de función exponencial como acción, es decir, todo lo relacionado con procesos repetitivos y mecánicos con potencias, cálculo de imágenes, representación gráfica, solución de ecuaciones exponenciales, incluso algunos estudiantes dan respuesta a los ítems sin realizar explícitamente todos los pasos requeridos en la resolución. Dichos resultados evidencian ausencia de un proceso mental de la función exponencial y por consecuencia la encapsulación de él en el objeto función exponencial.

Resumo (Objetivo) O objetivo do estudo foi examinar, soba perspectiva da teoria APOE (ação, processo, objeto e esquema), a produção de alunos do ensino médio ao lidarem com 11 itens relacionados à função exponencial. (Metodologia) A abordagem foi qualitativa, por meio de análise de conteúdo. A amostra consistiu em 15 alunos (com idades entre 15 e 18 anos), nomeados em uma base não probabilística com o objetivo de obter o máximo de informações possível. Para a elaboração do instrumento baseado na teoria, foi construída uma decomposição genética hipotética do conceito de função exponencial como objeto cognitivo, de acordo com as estruturas (ação, processo, objeto e esquema) e os mecanismos mentais (internalização, coordenação, encapsulamento, desencapsulamento, reversão), a fim de interpretar a construção mental feita pelos alunos sobre a função em estudo, com base no seu desenvolvimento epistemológico histórico, na apresentação em textos escolares e na experiência do pesquisador. (Resultados) Em nível de resultados, ficou evidente que 13 alunos apresentam uma concepção de ação da função estudada e 2 alunos que conseguiram construir o conceito como um processo. (Conclusões) Conclui-se que os alunos constroemo conceito de função exponencial como uma ação, ou seja, tudo o que está relacionado a processos repetitivos e mecânicos com potências, cálculo de imagens, representação gráfica, solução de equações exponenciais, inclusive alguns alunos dão respostas aos itens sem realizar explicitamente todos os passos exigidos na resolução. Esses resultados mostram a ausência de um processo mental da função exponencial e, consequentemente, o encapsulamento dele no objeto da função exponencial.

Abstract (Objective) The objective of this study was to examine, in the light of the APOS theory (action, process, object, and schema), the results produced by secondary school students when addressing 11 items related to the exponential function. (Methodology) The approach was qualitative, using content analysis. The sample consisted of 15 students between 15 and 18 years old, chosen in a non-probabilistic way to obtain the greatest amount of information. Based upon the theory, an instrument was designed which consisted of a hypothetical genetic decomposition of the concept of exponential function as a cognitive object, according to structures (action, process, object and schema) and mental mechanisms (interiorization, coordination, encapsulation, decapsulation, and investment), to interpret the mental construct that students create about the function being studied, based on its historical epistemological development, its presentation in school textbooks and the experience of the researcher. (Results) At the level of results, it was found that 13 students showed an action conception of the function being studied and 2 students built the concept at the process level. (Conclusion) Students most often built the concept of an exponential function at the action level, that is, everything related to repetitive and mechanical processes with powers, image calculation, graphic representation, solution of exponential equations; some students even responded to the items without explicitly performing all the steps required for their resolution. These results demonstrated the absence of a mental process related to the exponential function and its consequent encapsulation into an exponential function object.

Abstract The shear behavior of reinforced concrete beams, particularly those with steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC), remains a challenge for the scientific community, as it involves complex material behavior. However, the advancement of the digital image correlation (DIC) technique has facilitated the acquisition of essential experimental data for modeling the mechanical behavior of SFRC, contributing to a better understanding of the problem and the shear resistance mechanisms. In this study, eight reinforced concrete beams, with and without steel fibers, were evaluated using the DIC technique to quantify the resistance mechanisms, with a focus on models that may represent the contribution of the fibers. The results revealed that the predominant mechanisms in shear behavior were aggregate interlock and the steel fibers. This study also represents a step towards a more rational understanding of shear behavior, while identifying gaps that require further investigation, such as the influence of fibers on all resistance mechanisms and the formulation of the contribution of steel fibers. beams SFRC , (SFRC) community However (DIC investigation (SFRC

Resumo O entendimento do comportamento à força cortante de vigas de concreto armado, especialmente as vigas de concreto reforçado com fibras de aço (CRFA), ainda é um desafio para a comunidade científica, devido à complexidade do comportamento dos materiais. No entanto, a evolução da técnica de correlação por imagem digital (CID) permitiu a obtenção de dados experimentais fundamentais para a modelagem do comportamento mecânico do CRFA, contribuindo para um melhor entendimento do problema e dos mecanismos resistentes à força cortante. Neste sentido, o presente estudo avalia oito vigas de concreto armado, com e sem fibras de aço, utilizando a técnica CID para quantificar os mecanismos resistentes, com foco nos modelos que podem representar a contribuição das fibras. Os resultados revelaram que os mecanismos preponderantes no comportamento à força cortante foram o engrenamento dos agregados e as fibras de aço. Este estudo representa um avanço no entendimento mais racional do comportamento à força cortante, assim como identifica lacunas que requerem estudos mais aprofundados, como a influência das fibras em todos os mecanismos resistentes e a formulação da contribuição das fibras de aço. armado CRFA , (CRFA) científica materiais entanto (CID sentido aprofundados (CRFA

Abstract The aim of this article is to identify the social, cultural, and material roles played by the printshop of the Department of Fomento since it’s foundation until 1910. This article examines a part of the Mexican publishing history where the installation of an official printshop was linked to several governmental concerns. Through the analysis of the internal functioning of this establishment, along with its publishing and cultural mediation, plus the budgetary support received, the conclusion is that the printshop of the Department of Fomento was a means to communicate and represent the achievements of the Manuel González administration and the Porfirian regime in their need to enhance the Mexican state image.

Resumen El objetivo del presente artículo es identificar los papeles social, cultural y material desempeñados por la imprenta de la Secretaría de Fomento desde su fundación hasta 1910. Se examina un momento de la historia editorial mexicana en el que la instalación de una imprenta oficial estuvo ligada a diversas preocupaciones gubernamentales. A través del análisis del funcionamiento interno de ese establecimiento, de su intermediación editorial y cultural, así como del sustento presupuestario que recibía se concluye que la imprenta de la Secretaría de Fomento fue un medio que permitió comunicar y representar los logros obtenidos por la administración de Manuel González y el régimen porfirista en su necesidad por reafirmar la imagen estatal mexicana.

Resumo: Introdução: As estomias de eliminação são definidas como uma externalização de parte do sistema digestivo em razão de agravos inflamatórios, oncológicos ou congênitos, gerando um conjunto de implicações biopsicossociais Objetivo: Identificar algumas percepções e representações sociais construídas por pessoas com estomias de eliminação em torno da sua condição. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo e exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa, pautado na Teoria das Representações Sociais, realizado através de relatos de pacientes com estomias de eliminação em uma consulta ambulatorial de enfermagem em estomaterapia, processados por meio do software IRaMuTeQ. Resultados: infere-se uma série de interpretações que revelam os desafios e as consequências impostas por esses dispositivos, a exemplo as barreiras sociais, laborais e alimentares, que somam-se aos estigmas e sentimentos negativos associados à autoimagem e a autopercepção na consciência desses indivíduos, bem como as potencialidades observadas como a família, comunidade e a espiritualidade dos participantes, exigindo dos profissionais de saúde a compreensão. Considerações finais: O trabalho expressa representações construídas em torno de algumas percepções dos pacientes em torno do uso da estomia, podendo auxiliar na compreensão desse estado, embasando uma prática profissional mais empática e antenada aos aspectos psicológicos, sociais e espirituais

Resumen: Introducción: Las ostomías de eliminación se definen como una externalización de parte del sistema digestivo por efectos nocivos inflamatorios, oncológicos o congénitos, que generan un conjunto de implicaciones biopsicosociales. Objetivo: Identificar algunas percepciones y representaciones sociales construidas por personas con ostomías de eliminación en torno a su condición. Metodología: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo y exploratorio, con enfoque cualitativo, basado en la teoría de las representaciones sociales, realizado a través de relatos de pacientes con ostomía de eliminación en una consulta ambulatoria de enfermería en estomaterapia, procesados mediante el software IRaMuTeQ. Resultados: Se infieren una serie de interpretaciones que revelan los desafíos y consecuencias que imponen estos dispositivos, como barreras sociales, laborales y alimentarias, que se suman a los estigmas y sentimientos negativos asociados a la autoimagen y la autopercepción en la conciencia de estos individuos, así como las potencialidades observadas como familia, comunidad y espiritualidad de los participantes, que requieren comprensión por parte de los profesionales de la salud. Consideraciones finales: El trabajo expresa representaciones construidas en torno a las percepciones de algunos pacientes sobre el uso de la ostomía, que pueden ayudar a comprender ese estado, apoyando una práctica profesional más empática y sintonizada con los aspectos psicológicos, sociales y espirituales

Abstract: Introduction: Elimination ostomies are defined as an externalization of part of the digestive system due to harmful inflammatory, oncological or congenital effects, generating a set of biopsychosocial implications. Objective: To identify some perceptions and social representations constructed by people with elimination ostomies around their condition. Methodology: This is a descriptive and exploratory study, with a qualitative approach, based on the Theory of Social Representations, carried out through reports from patients with elimination stoma in an outpatient nursing consultation in stoma therapy, processed using the IRaMuTeQ software. Results: A series of interpretations are inferred that reveal the challenges and consequences imposed by these devices, such as social, work and food barriers, which add to the stigmas and negative feelings associated with self-image and self-perception in the consciousness of these individuals, as well as the potentialities observed such as the family, community and spirituality of the participants, requiring understanding from health professionals. Final Considerations: The work expresses representations built around some patients’ perceptions regarding the use of a stoma, which can help in understanding this state, supporting a more empathetic professional practice that is attuned to psychological, social and spiritual aspects

Abstract Background: Body image concerns during pregnancy can lead to a number of problems. Understanding these concerns can help health professionals improve health care for pregnant women. Objective: Translate, adapt, and validate the Body Image Concerns During Pregnancy Scale for the Portuguese population (Escala de Preocupação com a Imagem Corporal Durante a Gravidez - EPICDG). Methodology: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted with 231 pregnant women. The psychometric properties of the EPICDG were assessed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Results: The fit indices of the Portuguese 21-item version were identical to those of the original scale. The four-dimension model had the best fit (X 2 (176) = 446.320; p < 0.001, X 2 df = 2.536; CFI = 0.91; TLI = 0.89; GFI = 0.86; RMSEA = 0.077, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The results show that the EPICDG has adequate psychometric properties for assessing body image concerns during pregnancy in the Portuguese population.

Resumo Enquadramento: As preocupações com a imagem corporal durante a gravidez podem ter diversos problemas. A compreensão destas preocupações podem ajudar os profissionais de saúde a melhorarem os cuidados com a saúde das grávidas. Objetivo: Adaptar e validar para a população portuguesa a Body Image Concern Scale During Pregnancy, que foi traduzida Escala de Preocupação com a Imagem Corporal Durante a Gravidez (EPICDG). Metodologia: Estudo quantitativo e transversal, participaram 231 grávidas. A avaliação das propriedades métricas da EPICDG foi realizada com base na análise fatorial exploratória e confirmatória. Resultados: A versão portuguesa com 21 itens, apresentou índices de ajuste idênticos à escala original. O modelo com melhor qualidade, foi o modelo com as quatro subdimensões da escala original (X 2 (176) = 446,320; p < 0,001, X 2 df = 2,536; CFI = 0,91; TLI = 0,89; GFI = 0,86; RMSEA = 0,077, p < 0,001). Conclusão: Os resultados demonstram que a validação da escala para a língua portuguesa, tem propriedades psicométricas adequadas para a avaliação das preocupações com a imagem corporal durante a gravidez.

Resumen Marco contextual: La preocupación por la imagen corporal durante el embarazo puede causar diversos problemas. Comprender estas preocupaciones puede ayudar a los profesionales sanitarios a mejorar los cuidados a las mujeres embarazadas. Objetivo: Adaptar y validar para la población portuguesa la Body Image Concerns During Pregnancy Scale, que fue traducida en la Escala de Preocupação com a Imagem Corporal Durante a Gravidez (EPICDG). Metodología: Estudio cuantitativo transversal en el que participaron 231 mujeres embarazadas. Las propiedades métricas de la EPICDG se evaluaron mediante análisis factorial exploratorio y confirmatorio. Resultados: La versión portuguesa con 21 ítems mostró índices de ajuste idénticos a los de la escala original. El modelo con mejor calidad fue el que tenía las cuatro subdimensiones de la escala original (X 2 (176) = 446,320; p < 0,001, X 2 df = 2,536; CFI = 0,91; TLI = 0,89; GFI = 0,86; RMSEA = 0,077, p < 0,001). Conclusión: Los resultados muestran que la validación de la escala para el idioma portugués tiene propiedades psicométricas adecuadas para evaluar las preocupaciones sobre la imagen corporal durante el embarazo.

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aims to examine the relationship between body image and the level of sexual satisfaction in women who have undergone a hysterectomy. METHODS: This descriptive study utilized a relational screening model. Conducted between June 2023 and March 2024, the study included a total of 300 sexually active women who had undergone a hysterectomy 6 months prior. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Golombok-Rust Sexual Satisfaction Scale, and the Body Image Scale through face-to-face interviews lasting approximately 20–30 min. RESULTS: The average age of the participating women was 44.4±10.55 years. Of the participants, 96.7% were married and 42.4% had entered menopause. The average score on the Body Image Scale was 81.2±3.8, and the average score on the Golombok-Rust Sexual Satisfaction Scale was 33.0±15.1. A positive significant relationship was found between body image and sexual satisfaction (p<0.05). There was also a statistically significant positive relationship between the total scores on the Body Image Scale and the Golombok-Rust Sexual Satisfaction Scale with age and frequency of sexual intercourse (p=0.049, p<0.001, p<0.001, p=0.047, and p=0.014). It was determined that as the age and frequency of sexual intercourse increased, the levels of body image and sexual satisfaction also increased. CONCLUSION: Our study found that women’s self-image is negatively affected, and their level of sexual satisfaction decreases following a hysterectomy. OBJECTIVE METHODS model 202 2024 30 prior form GolombokRust Golombok Rust facetoface face 2030 20 20–3 min RESULTS 4441055 44 4 10 55 44.4±10.5 years participants 967 96 7 96.7 424 42 42.4 menopause 81238 81 2 3 8 81.2±3.8 330151 33 0 15 1 33.0±15.1 p<0.05. p005 p p<0.05 . 05 (p<0.05) p=0.049, p0049 049 (p=0.049 p0001 001 p<0.001 p0047 047 p=0.047 p=0.014. p0014 p=0.014 014 p=0.014) increased CONCLUSION womens s selfimage self affected 203 20– 444105 5 44.4±10. 9 96. 42. 8123 81.2±3. 33015 33.0±15. p00 p<0.0 (p<0.05 p=0.049 p004 04 (p=0.04 p000 00 p<0.00 p=0.04 p001 p=0.01 01 44410 44.4±10 812 81.2±3 3301 33.0±15 p0 p<0. (p<0.0 (p=0.0 p=0.0 4441 44.4±1 81.2± 330 33.0±1 p<0 (p<0. (p=0. p=0. 444 44.4± 81.2 33.0± p< (p<0 (p=0 p=0 44.4 81. 33.0 (p< (p= p= 44. 33. (p

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods bring along biological, psychological, and social changes that could affect women's sexual health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of genital self-image on sexual satisfaction and stress in women who had a vaginal delivery. METHODS: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted online between June and September 2023 by using snowball sampling and the data collection forms prepared in the GoogleDocs program. Women who had a normal vaginal delivery were included, were within 6 weeks to 1 year postpartum, were able to use at least one of the social media networks (e-mail, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram), and volunteered to participate in the research. Data were collected through the Personal Information Form, the "Female Genital Self-Image Scale," the "Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction," and the "Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised." RESULTS: The average age of the participating women was 30.54±5.83 years (n=235). The participants’ mean scores were 18.94±2.92 for the Female Genital Self-Image Scale, 40.07±15.51 for the Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction, and 8.85±8.50 for the Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised total. A statistically significant and negative relationship was found between Female Genital Self-Image Scale and Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction and Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised total scores (r=-0.183, p<0.01; r=-0.387, p<0.01). Regression analysis (forward) was performed, and genital self-image was found to be the predictive factor affecting sexual satisfaction and stress. CONCLUSION: This study found that women had a medium level of genital self-image and sexual satisfaction and a low level of sexual distress. OBJECTIVE Pregnancy childbirth biological psychological womens s health selfimage self image METHODS crosssectional cross sectional 202 program included email, email e mail, mail (e-mail WhatsApp Facebook Instagram, Instagram , Instagram) research Form SelfImage Self Image GolombokRust Golombok Rust ScaleRevised. ScaleRevised Revised. Revised Scale-Revised. RESULTS 3054583 30 54 5 83 30.54±5.8 n=235. n235 n n=235 . 235 (n=235) participants 1894292 18 94 2 92 18.94±2.9 40071551 40 07 15 51 40.07±15.5 885850 8 85 50 8.85±8.5 r=0.183, r0183 r r= 0.183, 0 183 (r=-0.183 p<0.01 p001 p 01 r=0.387, r0387 0.387, 387 r=-0.387 p<0.01. p<0.01) forward (forward performed CONCLUSION distress 20 305458 3 30.54±5. n23 n=23 23 (n=235 189429 9 18.94±2. 4007155 4 40.07±15. 88585 8.85±8. r=0.183 r018 0183 0.183 (r=-0.18 p<0.0 p00 r=0.387 r038 0387 0.387 38 r=-0.38 30545 30.54±5 n2 n=2 (n=23 18942 18.94±2 400715 40.07±15 8858 8.85±8 r=0.18 r01 018 0.18 (r=-0.1 p<0. p0 r=0.38 r03 038 0.38 r=-0.3 3054 30.54± n= (n=2 1894 18.94± 40071 40.07±1 885 8.85± r=0.1 r0 0.1 (r=-0. p<0 r=0.3 03 0.3 r=-0. 305 30.54 (n= 189 18.94 4007 40.07± 88 8.85 r=0. 0. (r=-0 p< r=-0 30.5 (n 18.9 400 40.07 8.8 r=0 (r=- r=- 30. 18. 40.0 8. (r= 40. (r

Malawi's economy heavily depends on agriculture, including both commercial and subsistence farming. Smallholder and small-medium enterprises leading the production of tomatoes in Malawi cannot satisfy local demand due to problems such as pests, diseases, unstable markets, and high costs. Many farmers lack the expertise to effectively manage these threats. To address the problem of tomato leaf disease identification, this research aimed to develop an automated system for tomato leaf disease detection by utilizing data augmentation techniques, MobileNetV3, and Convolutional Neural Network algorithms. We trained models on secondary data collected from the public PlantVillage dataset and tested the resultant classifiers on primary data of local farm images. The experimental results demonstrate that both models tested better on the PlantVillage dataset. Additionally, with an accuracy of 92.59% and a loss of 0.2805, the pre-trained MobileNetV3 model conventionally performs better than a CNN model. However, when tested on the primary field dataset, the models did not meet expectations for generalization, with the pre-trained MobileNetV3 achieving an accuracy of 9.2%, and loss of 12.91 and the CNN achieving an accuracy of 10.14% and loss of 8.11. The experiments aided in showing that the models trained on the PlantVillage dataset are not as effective when applied in real-world scenarios. Further improvements are needed to enhance the models' generalization in real-world scenarios.