Universidade Positivo

About: Universidade Positivo is a education organization based out in Curitiba, Brazil. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Medicine. The organization has 1290 authors who have published 1237 publications receiving 9335 citations. The organization is also known as: Positive University.

Internacionalização de Empresas Participantes de Clusters: Condicionantes e práticas relacionais

Abstract: Este trabalho tem como objetivo identificar os condicionantes endogenos e exogenos dos processos relacionais para a internacionalizacao de empresas participantes de cinco Clusters do Parana, Brasil. O referencial teorico se concentra nas praticas de redes inter-organizacionais e no processo de internacionalizacao de empresas. A pesquisa tem como referencia a metodologia do estudo de casos multiplos, com abordagem qualitativa e finalidade descritiva. Os dados foram coletados por meio de trinta e nove entrevistas, por observacao nao participante e por analises documentais com a utilizacao de relatorios, atas de reunioes, atos de constituicao e normatizacoes existentes nas governancas de cada um dos Clusters. Quanto aos resultados obtidos, identifica-se que os efeitos dos condicionantes endogenos e exogenos sao simultâneos e correlacionados, dificultando o estabelecimento da exata influencia de um fator isolado sobre os resultados das acoes coletivas. Constata-se tambem que diferentes contextos e configuracoes das relacoes determinam a forma, os condicionantes e a influencia especifica no processo de internacionalizacao pretendido. Os resultados das analises das relacoes interorganizacionais permitiram identificar alguns subsidios qualitativos para compreensao dos fenomenos estudados que devem ser considerados como sugestoes de estudos futuros.

The materialized identity of the houses of Polish immigration in the scenario of Curitiba metropolitan area, Brazil

Abstract: espanolLa investigacion reviso el proceso que se desarrollo con la inmigracion polaca en Parana, Brasil, el que llevo a la permanencia de las casas de Araucaria como uno de los remanentes de la interrelacion entre medioambiente y arquitectura. Considerando tanto aspectos materiales como inmateriales de las construcciones en madera y la forma en que modificaron el paisaje, los resultados llevaron al hecho de que tres de las doce colonias analizadas, en las que se observaron propiedades rurales con una dinamica de representacion morfo-funcional, se pueden caracterizar por la generacion de interrelaciones entre las casas de Araucaria y otras construcciones de madera. Todo eso, en un espacio destinado a la agricultura de caracter familiar EnglishThis paper is a study of the development of Polish immigration in Parana, Brazil that brought about the permanence of houses of Araucaria as part of the remains of the interrelation between the environment and architecture. Considering the material as well as immaterial aspects of the wooden structures and the way in which they changed the scenery the results of the study found that three of the twelve colonies studied, (those that noted rural properties that had a morphofunctional representation dynamic), can be characterized by the generations of interrelatedness between the houses of Araucaria and other wooden structures. This occurred in a space destined for family-based agriculture portuguesA investigacao revisou o processo que se desenvolveu com a imigracao polonesa no Parana, Brasil, o que levou a permanencia das casas de Araucaria como uma das remanescentes da inter-relacao entre o meio ambiente e a arquitetura. Considerando tanto aspectos materiais como imateriais das construcoes em madeira e a forma com que modificaram a paisagem, os resultados levaram ao fato que tres das doze colonias analisadas, nas que se observaram propriedades rurais com uma dinâmica de representacao morfo-funcional, podem ser caracterizadas pela geracao de inter-relacoes entre as casas de Araucaria e as outras construcoes de madeira. Tudo isso, em um espaco destinado a agricultura de carater familiar

Effectiveness of a reusable low-cost balloon trocar dissection device in the creation of preperitoneal space during endoscopic surgery. An experimental study in swine

Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate a new, low-cost, reusable balloon trocar device for dissection of the preperitoneal space during endoscopic surgery.METHODS:Twenty swine (weight: 15-37 kg) were randomized to two groups, according to whether the preperitoneal space was created with a new balloon device manufactured by Bhio-Supply (group B) or with the commercially available OMSPDB 1000(r) balloon device manufactured by Covidien (group C). Quality and size of the created preperitoneal space, identification of anatomic structures, balloon dissection time, total procedure time, balloon resistance and internal pressure after insufflation with 300 mL of ambient air, balloon-related complications, and procedure cost were assessed.RESULTS:No significant differences in dissection time, total procedure time, or size of the created preperitoneal space were found between the groups. Balloons in group B had a significantly higher internal pressure compared to balloons in group C. None of the balloons ruptured during the experiment. Three animals in group C had balloon-related peritoneal lacerations. Despite a higher individual device cost, group B had a lower procedure cost over the entire experiment.CONCLUSION:The new balloon device is not inferior to the commercially available device in terms of the safety and effectiveness for creating a preperitoneal space in swine.

Análise crítica da rotulagem de alimentos comercializados

Abstract: The information presented on food labels must be easy to understand and follow the criteria of national laws for better understanding of the food components. The objective of the study was to carry out a critical analysis of the information contained on labels of food available for sale and, compare them with the criteria established by Brazilian legislation. The observational study was carried out with 198 industrialized food labels available for sale in two supermarket chains, selected for convenience, in the city of Curitiba, Parana. The product labels were photographed during the four visits to the supermarkets and were evaluated by means of an evaluation script composed by 64 items distributed in 23 categories regarding the criteria of the food labeling legislation. No label was found to be totally adequate in relation to the criteria of Brazilian legislation on food labeling. The label for sliced bread and jams were the least suitable, both with 92%. The categories with the highest number of irregularities were Lactose (54%), followed by Identification of origin (71%), Lot identification (79%), Food allergies (91%), Portion (96%), Shelf Life (97%) and List of ingredients (98%). The presence of inadequate information on the labels of commercialized foods shows the need for greater commitment from manufacturers in their preparation. In addition, more effective enforcement by the competent authorities is necessary, to the benefit of the consumer's health.

Publicidade médica em tempos de medicina em rede

Abstract: This article aims to evaluate doctors’ knowledge on medical marketing through a prospective crosssectional study, using a self-applied questionnaire that included sociodemographic data, knowledge and opinion on the topic. Results show that 60.7% and 67.5% of doctors graduated from private and public institutions, respectively, claimed having no contact with the subject during their undergraduate studies; 62.9% said they had faced difficulties due to lack of knowledge regarding the topic; and 94.5% felt the need to learn more after answering the questionnaire. The participants showed good knowledge, with specific difficulties regarding the dissemination of works, products and population-wide health warnings. In conclusion, undergraduate courses should include the topic in their formal curriculum and elaborate more objective educational measures.