Resumen Hogar del Amazonas y de países con largas costas, la mayor parte de América Latina enfrenta una variedad de desafíos ambientales duraderos. Sin embargo, la producción académica de la región sobre política ambiental internacional está fragmentada y dispersa. El propósito de este estudio es analizar sistemáticamente la literatura sobre gobernanza ambiental en América Latina (2004-2023), con especial enfoque en teorías, métodos y problemáticas. Nuestra muestra incluye artículos publicados en revistas académicas indexadas, escritos en inglés, portugués o español, con el fin de responder a las siguientes preguntas. ¿Cómo puede la política ambiental latinoamericana contribuir a la comprensión de la gobernanza ambiental en la región y a nivel global? ¿Qué temas se han priorizado? ¿Qué teorías y métodos se han utilizado? ¿Qué vacíos quedan? Sugerimos una futura agenda de investigación y esperamos ayudar a fortalecer la literatura sobre gobernanza ambiental de las RI proporcionando insumos para mejorar la investigación en la región.

Abstract Home to the Amazon and other important biomes and to countries with long coastlines, most of Latin America faces a variety of enduring environmental challenges. Nonetheless, the region's academic production on international environmental policy is fragmented and dispersed. This study aims to systematically analyze the literature on environmental governance in Latin America (2004-2023), with a special focus on theoretical approaches, methods, and issues. Our sample includes papers published in indexed academic journals written in English, Portuguese, or Spanish to answer the following question: How can Latin American literature on environmental policy help us understand environmental governance in the region and globally? Complementarily, we ask the following: What topics have been prioritized? What theories and methods have been used? What gaps remain? We suggest a future research agenda and hope to help strengthen the international relations (IR) environmental governance literature by providing subsidies to improve research in the region.

RESUMO: O metil jasmonato (MeJA) é reconhecido como um hormônio vegetal que induz várias alterações bioquímicas relacionadas à qualidade dos frutos, mas é evidente que o efeito do MeJA durante a pós-colheita é muito variável quanto à concentração, espécies de plantas e até mesmo cultivares. O objetivo deste trabalho foi relacionar a aplicação deste regulador em baixa concentração (10 µmol L-1 por 24 h) às mudanças na fisiologia pós-colheita, na incidência de antracnose e na qualidade do mamão ‘Golden’ durante o armazenamento a 24 ± 1 ° C. A partir do sétimo dia de armazenamento, a incidência de antracnose foi reduzida em mais de 50% com o tratamento com MeJA. Incidência da doença também foi reduzida. Embora o MeJA tenha reduzido a acidez dos frutos, os teores de ácido ascórbico e sólidos solúveis não foram alterados durante o armazenamento com o tratamento hormonal. A cor da casca e a firmeza da polpa apresentaram ligeira retenção. A redução na produção de etileno foi acompanhada pela redução da respiração nos frutos tratados. MeJa aumentou a atividade da CAT apenas na casca, enquanto a atividade da SOD não foi induzida por MeJA na casca e na polpa. Embora o aumento da CAT a partir do terceiro dia de armazenamento possa ter contribuído para a redução da peroxidação lipídica na casca, a redução do MDA na polpa não pode ser explicada apenas pela atividade da CAT. Em resumo, a aplicação de MeJA em mamão ‘Golden’ reduziu a incidência e severidade da antracnose, diminuiu a respiração, a produção de etileno e a peroxidação lipídica. Conclui-se que a aplicação de MeJA em baixa concentração (10 µmol L-1) pode contribuir para o controle da antracnose em mamão ´Golden` e retardar o amadurecimento dos frutos.

ABSTRACT: Methyl jasmonate (MeJA) is recognized as a plant hormone that induces several biochemical changes related to improving fruit quality, but it is evident that the effect of MeJA during postharvest is very variable upon concentration, plant species, and even cultivars. The objective of this research was to relate the application of this regulator at low concentration (10 µmol L-1 for 24 h) to changes in postharvest physiology, on the incidence of anthracnose and quality of ‘Golden’ papaya fruit during storage at 24 ± 1°C. From the seventh day of storage, anthracnose incidence was reduced by more than 50% with MeJA treatment. The lesion area after infection was also reduced. Although, MeJA reduced fruit acidity, the ascorbic acid and soluble solids content were not altered during storage with the hormonal treatment. The skin color and pulp firmness showed slight retention. The reduction in ethylene production was accompanied by a reduction of respiration in treated fruits. MeJa increased CAT activity only in the skin whereas SOD activity was not induced by MeJA in both skin and pulp. Although, the increase of CAT from the third day of storage may have contributed to the reduction of lipid peroxidation in the skin, the MDA reduction in the pulp cannot be explained only by CAT activity. In summary, the application of MeJA in ‘Golden’ papaya reduced the incidence and severity of anthracnose, decreased respiration, ethylene production and lipid peroxidation. It is concluded that the application of MeJA at a low concentration (10 µmol L-1) may contribute to anthracnose control in ´Golden`papaya and slows the ripening of fruits.

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to report the experience of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) in osteoporotic patients for nine years, and their associated initiating factors. Materials and methods: The numbers of invasive oral procedures (IOP) (tooth extraction, dental implant placement, and periodontal procedures) and removable prostheses performed from January 2012 to January 2021 were obtained from the digital records of a large public dental center. There were an estimated 6,742 procedures performed in patients under osteoporosis treatment. Results: Two cases (0.03%) of MRONJ were registered in nine years amongst patients with osteoporosis who had dental treatment at the center. From the 1,568 tooth extractions, one patient (0.06%) developed MRONJ. There was also one case from the 2,139 removable prostheses delivered (0.05%). Conclusions: The prevalence of MRONJ associated with osteoporosis treatment was very low. The protocols adopted seem to be adequate for the prevention of this complication. The findings of this study reinforce the rare frequency of MRONJ associated with dental procedures in patients submitted to the pharmacological management of osteoporosis. An integral analysis of systemic risk factors and oral preventive strategies may be considered regularly in the dental treatment of these patients.

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that lemongrass and thyme essential oils (EOs) reduce Botrytis cinerea development and control gray mold in ‘Italia’ grapes. The fungitoxicity evaluation was performed by EOs direct contact with the pathogen, in culture medium, and by exposure to the EOs volatile phase. Individualized rachis berries were inoculated by subcuticular injection of a conidia suspension and after 4 hours sprayed with the EOs of lemongrass and thyme (100 to 1,000 mg·L-1), or oils blend (500 mg·L-1 thyme + 100 mg·L-1 lemongrass), and then stored at 25 °C / 75% relative humidity. To verify the possibility that the EOs protect the fruit against B. cinerea, the berries were sprayed with 400 mg·L-1 of each EOs or with the blend (200 mg·L-1 thyme + 200 mg·L-1 lemongrass), and after 24 hours inoculated with B. cinerea. On clusters, thyme (800 mg·L-1) and the blend (500 mg·L-1 thyme + 100 mg·L-1 lemongrass) were sprayed 4 hours after inoculation and then stored at 25 and 1 °C. The disease incidence and severity were analyzed, as well as the fruit quality attributes. EOs had antimicrobial effect, in-vitro, incorporated into the culture medium or by volatilization against B. cinerea. On detached berries, the thyme and oil blend reduced the gray mold severity when inoculated 4 hours before spraying. In clusters, thyme at 800 mg·L-1 significantly reduced the gray mold development only in fruits kept at 1 °C, without impairing the clusters quality, which could be an alternative for the disease management in postharvest.

ABSTRACT This article aimed to compare the sense of self-efficacy of Pre-School and Elementary School I teachers to teach students target audience of Special Education (PAEE) in the regular classroom of the municipal public network and to relate the sense of self-efficacy with demographic and professional performance. In the research, a total of 17 teachers from Pre-School and 27 from Elementary School 1 from a city in the interior of São Paulo participated. Data were obtained through a characterization questionnaire and the Teacher Effectiveness Scale for Inclusive Practices via central tendency, dispersion and correlations. When compared to Elementary 1 teachers, Pre-School teachers are older, have fewer students in the classroom and they feel more prepared to include. The self-efficacy values were similar between the two groups and the correlation data between the instruments are described. It was corroborated in the signaling of the potency and sensitivity of the EEDPI for the evaluation of teacher self-efficacy and the influence of the construct in the educational context.

RESUMEN En este artículo se tuvo por objetivo comparar el sentido de autoeficacia de los profesores de la Preescuela y Enseñanza Básica I para enseñar estudiantes destinatario de la educación especial (PAEE) en la clase regular de la red pública municipal y relacionar el sentido de autoeficacia con datos demográficos y de actuación profesional. Participaron 17 profesores de la Preescuela y 27 de la Enseñanza Básica 1 de un municipio do interior paulista. Se obtuvieron los datos por intermedio de un cuestionario de caracterización y la Escala de Eficacia Docente para Prácticas Inclusivas (EEDPI) vía tendencia central, dispersión y correlacionales. Cuando comparados con los profesores de la Enseñanza Básica 1, los de la Preescuela posee más edad, menos alumnos en clase y se sienten más preparados para incluir. Los valores de autoeficacia fueron semejantes entre los grupos y son descriptos los datos de correlación entre los instrumentos. Se corroboró en la señalización de la potencia y sensibilidad de la EEDPI para evaluación de la autoeficacia docente y de la influencia del constructo en el contexto educativo.

RESUMO Este artigo objetivou comparar o senso de autoeficácia dos professores da Pré-Escola e Ensino Fundamental I para ensinar estudantes público-alvo da Educação Especial (PAEE) na sala de aula regular da rede pública municipal e relacionar o senso de autoeficácia com dados demográficos e de atuação profissional. Participaram da pesquisa 17 professores da Pré-Escola e 27 do Ensino Fundamental 1 de um município do interior paulista. Os dados foram obtidos mediante questionário de caracterização e a Escala de Eficácia Docente para Práticas Inclusivas (EEDPI) via tendência central, dispersão e correlacionais. Quando comparados com os professores do Fundamental 1, os da Pré-Escola possuem mais idade, menos alunos em sala e sentem-se mais preparados para incluir. Os valores de autoeficácia foram semelhantes entre os grupos e são descritos os dados de correlação entre os instrumentos. Corroborou-se na sinalização da potência e sensibilidade da EEDPI para avaliação da autoeficácia docente e da influência do constructo no contexto educativo.

ABSTRACT Nitric oxide application has been seen as a promising technique to extend the postharvest life of various fresh fruits and vegetables. This is the first work involving the spray application of nitric oxide donor S-nitrosoglutathione (GSNO) on Golden papaya. Considering that results are very distinct depending on the type of the nitric oxide donor, the form of application, the concentration used and the species studied, the application must be adapted to each necessity. The aim of this study was to relate the application of GSNO, spray applied at 10, 100, 1,000 ?M, with the physiological, physical-chemical, and biochemical changes of Golden papaya, in the first 72 h of ripening. Control fruit was sprayed with distilled water. GSNO application did not interfere on color and chlorophyll fluorescence of the peel, on soluble solids, titratable acidity, lipid peroxidation, and in the level of S-nitrosothiols. Control fruit and 10-?M GSNO sprayed showed lower respiration. After 72 h of ripening at 25°C, all fruits showed an increase in ethylene biosynthesis, except for those treated with 10 ?M GSNO. Papaya sprayed with 10-?M GSNO showed the highest pulp firmness and 52% less weight loss when compared to control fruit. GSNO was also responsible for increasing the ascorbic acid in papayas, besides showing an increase in total antioxidant activity production. The results indicated that the application of 10 ?M of GSNO by spray can potentially preserve the quality characteristics of Golden papaya, mainly due to the lower ethylene production, the delay in the firmness loss, and the less weight loss.

Abstract Professors may start teaching either out of love or out of convenience, with limited resources. This article provides a brief manual for planning, designing and implementing PS&IR courses. We discuss syllabi, from the basics to the inclusion of transversal topics, then present eight active learning strategies plus traditional lectures, and debate assessments. Although we consider the context of new teachers within Brazilian universities, we believe this is useful for professors from all countries and levels of experience. Thereby, we provide practical advice for teachers to live happily ever after in their pedagogical love story (even if it did not start that way).

RESUMO: Apesar das técnicas de armazenamento refrigerado e atmosfera modificada já terem sido estudadas para carambolas processadas, pouco foi feito considerando a fruta inteira. Além disso, cada cultivar possui peculiaridades, dessa forma a eficiência dos tratamentos pós-colheita combinados deve ser estudada. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito do cloreto de polivinila (PVC), 8,5 µm de espessura e polietileno de baixa densidade (PEBD), 33 µm de espessura associados ao armazenamento refrigerado (10 ± 1 °C e 5 ± 1 °C / 85 ± 5% de UR) na conservação da carambola Malasia. O armazenamento a 25 °C manteve a qualidade da carambola, independentemente do tipo de filme, até quatro dias. A perda de massa foi maior nos frutos embalados em PVC, mas esta não foi percebida pela análise sensorial. As temperaturas de armazenamento de 5 e 10 °C não causaram dano de frio, mas os frutos apresentaram retenção no desenvolvimento da coloração amarela e na redução da firmeza; esses aspectos foram avaliados positivamente na análise sensorial. O tipo de filme não influenciou a conservação do fruto. O armazenamento a 5 e 10 °C, independente do filme da embalagem, prolongou a vida útil da carambola ‘Malasia’ até 16 dias, seguido por dois dias a 25 °C.

ABSTRACT: Despite the fact that cold storage and modified atmosphere techniques have already been studied for fresh cut Star fruit, little has been done considering the whole fruit. Besides that, each cultivar has its peculiarities, so the efficiency of combined postharvest treatments should be studied. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), 8.5 µm thick and low-density polyethylene (LDPE), 33 µm thick associated with cold storage (10 ± 1 °C and 5 ± 1 °C / 85 ± 5% RH) on the conservation of ‘Malasia’ Star fruit. Storage at 25 oC maintained Star fruit overall quality, regardless of the film type, up to four days. The weight loss was higher in fruit packed with PVC, but this fact was not noticed by the sensory analysis. The storage in 5 and 10 oC did not caused chilling injury but fruit presented retention of yellow color development and firmness reduction; these aspects were positively assessed by the sensory analysis. The film type did not influence the conservation of the fruit. The storage at 5 and 10 °C, regardless of the package film, prolonged ‘Malasia’ star fruit shelf life up to 16 days, followed by two days at 25 °C.

Resumo Qual é o status das mulheres na Academia Brasileira de Relações Internacionais? Essa pesquisa traça um mapa sem precedentes de questões de gênero enfrentadas por pesquisadores brasileiros de relações internacionais com foco em questões de desigualdade, discriminação e assédio. O artigo oferece uma revisão da literature sobre o tema e os resultados obtidos através de dois conjuntos de dados auto-compilados. O primeiro foi consolidado a partir de uma pesquisa aplicada entre Junho e Julho de 2017 com foco em questões pessoais e profissionais enfrentadas por acadêmicos brasileiros de estudos internacionais e o segundo foi compilado mapeando a composição do corpo docente em RI e departamentos relacionados no Brasil. Nossas descobertas indicam que, apesar das espeficidades do sistema de ensino superior brasileiro, acadêmicos brasileiros de RI seguem as tendências internacionais, enfrentando as desigualdades monetárias e/ou familiares e discriminação de gênero em suas carreiras. Os resultados também mostram que 25% das mulheres enfrentaram contato sexual indesejado pelo menos uma vez, e que existe uma lacuna entre entendimentos de homens e mulheres sobre o que constitui assédio sexual.

Abstract What is the status of women in the discipline of International Relations (IR) in Brazil? This study provides a pioneering map of gender issues in Brazilian IR, focusing on inequality, discrimination and harassment. It includes a literature review as well as the findings of two sets of research: the first a survey of personal and professional issues faced by academic staff in Brazilian IR, and the second a report on the staffing of IR and related departments at private and public academic institutions in Brazil. Our research shows that despite the specificities of the Brazilian higher education system, Brazilian IR academics conform to international trends in respect of gender issues, facing monetary and/or familial inequalities and gender discrimination in their careers. It also shows that 25% of female academics have experienced undesired sexual contact at least once, and that there is a gap between male and female understandings of what constitutes sexual harassment.

RESUMO: Considerando a importância das famílias para o desenvolvimento infantil e que pais e mães de crianças com deficiência podem vivenciar a experiência parental de forma diferenciada, esta pesquisa teve por objetivo correlacionar o relacionamento conjugal com a rotina familiar; qualidade de vida, necessidades parentais e satisfação com suporte social recebido. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida com 120 participantes, sendo 60 mães e 60 pais de crianças com deficiência intelectual, deficiência física, autismo e atraso no desenvolvimento infantil, com idade entre 0 a 6 anos. Para a coleta de dados, foram utilizados os seguintes instrumentos: Questionário de Relacionamento Conjugal, Inventário de recursos no ambiente familiar, Questionário sobre as necessidades das famílias, Questionário abreviado da qualidade de vida e Questionário de suporte social. Para a análise dos dados, utilizou-se o teste de correlação de Pearson. Os resultados demonstraram que, quanto maior era o recurso do ambiente familiar, melhores eram as relações conjugais entre os pais e menor era a aceitação das características negativas do cônjuge. Quanto às necessidades dos participantes, quanto melhor era a avaliação do cônjuge ao companheiro, menores eram as necessidades dos pais. Em relação ao suporte social e relacionamento conjugal, tem-se que, quanto mais os pais apresentavam características que não agradavam seu cônjuge, menores eram os suportes sociais disponíveis a eles. Este estudo pode contribuir para o conhecimento acerca da instituição familiar, que é pouco considerada nas políticas públicas e nos projetos sociais, que persistem no assistencialismo e não percebem a família como uma unidade.

ABSTRACT: Considering the importance of families for child development and that fathers and mothers of children with disabilities can live parental experience in a differentiated way, this research aimed to correlate the marital relationship with the family routine; quality of life, parental needs and satisfaction with social support received. The research was developed with 120 participants, 60 mothers and 60 fathers of children with intellectual disability, physical disability, autism and delay in child development, aged from 0 to 6 years. The following instruments were used to collect data: Marital Relationship Questionnaire, Inventory of resources in the family environment, Questionnaire on family needs, Abbreviated questionnaire on quality of life, and Social support questionnaire. Pearson’s correlation test was used to analyze the data. The results showed that the greater the resource of the family environment the better the marital relations between the parents and the smaller the acceptance of the negative characteristics of the spouse. As for the needs of the participants, the better the spouse’s evaluation of the partner, the lower the needs of the parents. In relation to social support and marital relationship, it was observed that the more the parents presented characteristics that did not please their spouse, the smaller the social supports available to them. This study may contribute to the knowledge about the family institution, which is little considered in public policies and social projects, which persist in assistencialism and do not perceive the family as a unit.

Objective: To estimate the 12-month prevalence of mental health services utilization (overall and by type of service sector), the adequacy of treatment provided, and sociodemographic correlates in the Argentinean Study of Mental Health Epidemiology (ASMHE). Methods: The ASMHE is a multistage probability household sample representative of adults in urban areas of Argentina. The World Health Organization World Mental Health Composite International Diagnostic Interview (WMH-CIDI) was used to evaluate psychiatric diagnosis and service utilization. Results: Among those with a disorder, 27.6% received any treatment in the prior 12 months. Of these, 78.3% received minimally adequate treatment using a broad definition and only 43.6% using a stringent definition. For individuals with a disorder, more services were provided by mental health professionals (17.7%) than by general medical professionals (11.5%) or non-healthcare sectors (2.6%). Younger individuals with low education and income were less likely to receive treatment; those never married and those with an anxiety or mood disorder were more likely to receive treatment. Among those in treatment, treatment was least adequate among younger individuals with low education and low income. Conclusions: Policies to increase access to services for mental health disorders in Argentina are needed, as is training for primary care practitioners in the early detection and treatment of psychiatric disorders.

RESUMO OBJETIVO: Avaliar a associação entre crenças religiosas/espirituais, ansiedade e depressão em estudantes dos cursos de medicina e enfermagem. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal realizado com estudantes de medicina e enfermagem de uma universidade brasileira. Estudantes foram sorteados de forma aleatória e preencheram um questionário que continha dados sociodemográficos, de religiosidade (Duke Religion Index), espiritualidade (Self-spirituality rating scale) e saúde mental - depressão e ansiedade (Hospital Anxietyand Depression Scale). Foram usados modelos de regressão linear para avaliar a associação de R/E com saúde mental ajustando para as variáveis sociodemográficas. RESULTADOS: Um total de 187 estudantes abordados (90,7%) foi incluído no estudo, sendo 56,1% do sexo feminino, média de 23 anos de idade e 69% fazendo parte do curso de medicina. Dos estudantes, 29,4% frequentavam serviços religiosos uma vez ou mais por semana, 10,7% realizavam atividades privadas religiosas uma ou mais vezes ao dia e os índices de religiosidade intrínseca e espiritualidade foram moderados. Na regressão linear, ajustada para variáveis sociodemográficas, a frequência religiosa foi a única que esteve associada a menores níveis de ansiedade (Beta: −0,178, p = 0,026). As demais dimensões de religiosidade ou espiritualidade não estiveram associadas a níveis de ansiedade e depressão. CONCLUSÕES: O presente estudo evidenciou que apenas a frequência religiosa esteve associada à saúde mental do estudante de medicina e enfermagem. Esses resultados demonstram que alguns estudantes utilizam suporte religioso na tentativa de minimizar os efeitos negativos de sua vida universitária. Esse suporte parece ser mais efetivo quando envolve a participação em atividades sociais religiosas em relação a atividades privadas.

SUMMARY OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the association between religious and spiritual beliefs, anxiety and depression in medical and nursing students. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out with medical and nursing students from a Brazilian university. Students were randomly selected and filled out a questionnaire that contained sociodemographic, religious (Duke Religion Index), spirituality (Self-spirituality rating scale) and mental health - depression and anxiety (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) data. Linear regression models were used to evaluate the association of R/E with mental health, with adjustments for sociodemographic variables. RESULTS: A total of 187 students (90.7%) were included in the study, 56.1% female, an average of 23 years old, and 69% were enrolled in the medical program. Of the students, 29.4% attended religious services once a week or more often, 10.7% had private religious activities once a day or more often, and the indexes of intrinsic religiosity and spirituality were moderate. In the linear regression, adjusted for sociodemographic variables, the religious attendance was the only factor associated with lower levels of anxiety (Beta: −0.178, p=0.026). The other dimensions of religiousness or spirituality were not associated with levels of anxiety and depression. CONCLUSIONS: The present study showed that only the religious attendance was associated with the mental health of the medical and nursing students. These results demonstrate that some students use religious support in an attempt to minimize the negative effects of their university life. This support seems to be more effective when it involves participation in religious social activities in relation to private activities.

RESUMO: O presente estudo teve por objetivo identificar e comparar as necessidades familiares e o suporte social das famílias de crianças com deficiência física, síndrome de Down e autismo, na perspectiva das mães. Participaram da pesquisa 60 mães de crianças com deficiência na faixa etária de 7 meses a 6 anos de idade, que foram divididas em três grupos: G1(DF) formado por 20 mães de crianças com deficiência física, G2(SD) formado por 20 mães de crianças com síndrome de Down e G3(A), com 20 mães de crianças com autismo. A coleta de dados ocorreu nas residências das mães e/ou nas dependências de uma universidade. Os instrumentos utilizados como medidas avaliativas foram: o Questionário de necessidades familiares (QNF) e o Questionário de suporte social (QSS). A análise dos dados foi por meio de média e de desvio padrão. Para comparação dos grupos, foi realizado teste-t. Como resultados, relacionado às necessidades, identificaram-se diferenças estatisticamente significativas, como, por exemplo, o G1 apresentou diferenças significativas em relação ao G2 e G3 nas necessidades financeiras. O G2 frente às necessidades de apoio e de funcionamento da vida familiar, e G3 no que diz respeito a explicar a situação do filho e do desenvolvimento do filho. Com relação ao suporte social, o G2 apresentou maior número de pessoas suportivas, seguido do G3 e G1, porém o G1 mostrou-se mais satisfeito com o tipo de suporte recebido. Conclui-se que o estudo pode contribuir para conhecimento das principais necessidades e do suporte que as famílias de crianças com diferentes deficiências possuem.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to identify and compare the family needs and social support of families of children with physical disability, Down Syndrome and Autism from the perspective of the mothers. A total of 60 mothers of children with disability ranging from 7 months to 6 years of age participated and were divided into three groups: G1 (PD) consisting of 20 mothers of children with physical disability, G2 (DS) consisting of 20 mothers of children with Down Syndrome and G3 (A) made up of 20 mothers of children with Autism. Data collection took place in the mothers’ homes and/or on the premises of a university. The instruments used for evaluative measures were: the Family Needs Questionnaire (FNQ) and the Social Support Questionnaire (SSQ). Data analysis was performed by the mean and standard deviation. A t-test was performed to compare the groups. As for results, related to the needs, significant statistical differences were identified, as follows: G1 presented significant differences in relation to G2 and G3 with regard to financial needs. G2 in relation to the needs of support and functioning of family life and G3 with regard to explaining the situation of the child and child development. Regarding social support, G2 presented a greater number of supportive people, followed by G3 and G1, but G1 was more satisfied with the type of support received. It was concluded that the study may contribute to the knowledge of the main needs and support that families of children with different disabilities have.

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of ethanol on the control of Colletotrichum spp. in ‘Kumagai’ guava and on the fruit physical-chemical attributes. For this purpose, three assays were carried out. For the first assay, fruit were exposed to ethanol vapor (0, 1, 2, 4, and 8 mL∙kg-1), applied in hermetic containers. On the second, ethanol was applied by immersion for 2 minutes in different concentrations (20, 30, 40, and 50%). On the last assay, fruit were immersed in 30, 40, and 50% ethanol for 2, 5, and 10 minutes. Fruit that were not exposed to volatile (first assay) or water treated (second and third assay) were used as control. In all assays, guavas were first inoculated with a conidial suspension of Colletotrichum spp. and after 2 hours, fruit were subject to ethanol. Fruit were stored at 25 °C / 80% RH for 8 days and assessed for incidence, rot severity and physical-chemical properties. Conidial germination and mycelial growth of Colletotrichum spp. were evaluated on in vitro assays. It was observed that 40 and 50% of ethanol, applied by fruit immersion for 2 min, reduced incidence and anthracnose severity with no changes in the guava physical-chemical attributes, when fruit were stored at 25 °C. Applied as a vapor, ethanol reduced only the incidence, but did not reduce anthracnose severity in guavas stored at 25 °C. Under cold storage, fruit treated with 40% ethanol exhibited a reduction of 19% in anthracnose severity. In vitro, ethanol vapor at 70 and 140 µL∙L-1 inhibited Colletotrichum spp. mycelial growth rate and when incorporated in potato-dextrose-agar, ethanol (30, 40 and 50%) inhibited Colletotrichum spp. mycelial growth rate and conidial germination.

RESUMO Introdução: Alguns autores encontraram relação estreita e positiva da religiosidade e espiritualidade com comportamentos saudáveis, resultando em saúde adequada. Além disso, dados da literatura sugerem que, de modo geral, as pessoas se apoiam em suas crenças para enfrentar momentos de dificuldades pessoais e coletivas. Os profissionais cujas práticas estão ligadas ao cuidado em saúde necessitam se capacitar para atender e respeitar as manifestações e necessidades dos pacientes no que se refere a religiosidade e espiritualidade. Objetivos: Investigar o que pensam os acadêmicos ingressantes no curso de Medicina e de outras áreas da saúde e humanas acerca do tema; identificar o papel e a importância da religiosidade e espiritualidade em suas vidas e futuras práticas profissionais. Metodologia: Trata-se de estudo quantitativo-qualitativo, descritivo, transversal, de amostra intencional. Entre fevereiro e abril de 2014, foi aplicado aos acadêmicos do primeiro período de Medicina, Biomedicina, Enfermagem, Fisioterapia, Terapia Ocupacional, Educação Física, Nutrição, Psicologia e Serviço Social um questionário que avaliou variáveis sociodemográficas e conceitos que envolvem religiosidade e espiritualidade e saúde. A análise dos dados empregou Qui-Quadrado clássico, feita pelo SPSS versão 2.0, e P < 0,05 foi considerado significante. Resultados: Foram selecionados 270 alunos, de 18 a 43 anos; entretanto, 183 preencheram o questionário, sendo a maioria do sexo feminino, de família convencional, cristã/católica, que herdou a religião dos pais; 78,6% (144/183) referiram afiliação religiosa, 43,5% (87/183) a exercem de forma organizacional. A maioria dos indivíduos considerou que a religiosidade e espiritualidade confere sentido a suas vidas, fortalece em momentos difíceis, traz benefícios à saúde, e considera importante a abordagem de temas relacionados em sua formação acadêmica, enquanto 31,4% (57/183) referiram que houve influência da religiosidade e espiritualidade na escolha profissional. Conclusão: Os alunos das áreas estudadas que ingressaram na Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro manifestaram características positivas relacionadas ao tema religiosidade e espiritualidade, e têm expectativa de uma abordagem mais integral e espiritual do homem na grade curricular.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Some authors have found close and positive relationship between religiosity and spirituality and healthy behaviors that result in good health. Furthermore, data drawn from the literature suggest that, in general, people rely on their beliefs to face moments of personal and collective difficulties. Professionals whose practices are linked to health care, need to be trained to meet and observe the needs of patients, in terms of religiosity and spirituality. Objective: To investigate what medical students as well as students in the health area think about this topic, in addition to identifying the role and importance they attribute to religiosity and spirituality in their lives and future professional practices. Methodology: This was a quantitative and qualitative, descriptive, cross intentional sample study. We applied a questionnaire to first-year students of medicine, biomedicine, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, physical education, nutrition, psychology and social service, which assessed socio-demographic variables and concepts involving religiosity and spirituality and health. For the data analysis, we used the Chi-Square test developed in SPSS version 2.0, and P<0.05 was considered significant. Results: We selected 270 students, aged between 18 and 43, however, only 183 completed the questionnaire. The majority of the respondents were female, who come from conventional Catholic and Christian families, and inherited their religion from their parents; 78.6% (144/183) report religious affiliation, 43.5% (87/183) practice it in a disciplined way. Most the individuals considered that R/S gives meaning to their lives, strengthens them in times of trouble and brings benefits to their health. They also consider religiosity and spirituality and issues related issues as very important to their academic background, whereas 31.4% (57/183) quoted that religiosity and spirituality have influenced their professional choice. Conclusion: Those who have become students at the Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro have a positive attitude towards religiosity and spirituality and expect a more comprhensive and spiritual approach towards their curriculum.