Space-Time Mapping in a Riverside Community in the Amazon

This article explores access to justice for a local population in the Brazilian Amazon region and the opportunities generated by digital transformation in the judiciary, focusing on the case of Porto de Moz, Para, Brazil. While access to justice has been extensively examined through various theoretical lenses within the realm of social sciences, a noticeable void persists in the scientific discourse concerning access to justice for riverside communities within the Amazon region. Consequently, this study delves into the challenges confronted by the Judiciary and other components of the justice system in a Brazilian region characterized by heightened structural intricacies, underscored by the geographic isolation of its populace and a dearth of public services. The primary objective of this research is to elucidate the perspectives of riverside residents in the Amazon region regarding impediments and enablers to accessing justice services. To achieve this goal, there was undertaken a case study within one of the riverside communities in the municipality of Porto de Moz, situated in the state of Pará, Brazil. Employing document analysis and focus groups with local residents, the empirical research sheds light on the prevailing scenario. The findings of the study reveal that the predominant barriers to accessing justice in the surveyed riverside community include geographical isolation, technological constraints – such as unreliable energy infrastructure – and the virtual absence of public authorities in delivering essential services. Conversely, key facilitators of access encompass public-private partnerships, the establishment of digital inclusion points, and itinerant justice initiatives.

Climate change has a direct impact on the circular economy, as changes in climate variables such as air temperature compromise the production of açaí. The gap that motivated this research is in terms of understanding the interaction between climate change, the circular economy and açaí and the effect of this on riverside communities. Therefore, the objective of this research is to understand this triad interferes in the riverside community socially and economically. The methodology used was the secondary investigative (desk research), obtaining the literature to compose the corpus of this research, in electronic links that store literature related to the theme of this research. The data obtained and analyzed indicated that climate change interferes in two ways in the production of açaí, by increasing the precipitation rate and flooding of areas where the clump is inserted. The circular economy acts to mitigate the accumulation of solid waste, especially burning and deposition in open air lessons, especially of the pits and current in a positive way in riverside communities since the use of this waste can replace income in rainy seasons. As for açaí, the analysis of the data obtained indicated that climate change causes a loss in flowering until it is lost, which determines a decrease in biodiversity diversity. Therefore, continuous studies and research, especially in the North region, must proliferate more and more, and unite riverside communities, higher education institutions and local governments in search of feasible solutions to climate change.

Climate change has a direct impact on the circular economy, as changes in climate variables such as air temperature compromise the production of açaí. The gap that motivated this research is in terms of understanding the interaction between climate change, the circular economy and açaí and the effect of this on riverside communities. Therefore, the objective of this research is to understand this triad interferes in the riverside community socially and economically. The methodology used was the secondary investigative (desk research), obtaining the literature to compose the corpus of this research, in electronic links that store literature related to the theme of this research. The data obtained and analyzed indicated that climate change interferes in two ways in the production of açaí, by increasing the precipitation rate and flooding of areas where the clump is inserted. The circular economy acts to mitigate the accumulation of solid waste, especially burning and deposition in open air lessons, especially of the pits and current in a positive way in riverside communities since the use of this waste can replace income in rainy seasons. As for açaí, the analysis of the data obtained indicated that climate change causes a loss in flowering until it is lost, which determines a decrease in biodiversity diversity. Therefore, continuous studies and research, especially in the North region, must proliferate more and more, and unite riverside communities, higher education institutions and local governments in search of feasible solutions to climate change.

Objective: To analyze the historical and socio-environmental context in which the riverside dwellers and communities of the Upper sergiano hinterlands are inserted, the possibilities and tourist potential of the region. Method: a bibliographic review was carried out from the survey of historical documents in the databases of Scientific Electronic Library Online - Scielo, Google School, and capes repository from the following searchers: Riverside Community; Agrarian Settlements; Alto Sertão Sergipano; Tourist Territorialities; Community-Based Tourism and Sustainable Development. Notes and conclusion: Starting from the historical review carried out by the authors, Alto Sertão has exuberant natural scenarios, highlighting also in cultural diversity, crafts and regional gastronomy. Although the locus of the research is made up of traditional riverside communities and agrarian settlements, it is denoted the hegemony of conventional tourism over community-based tourism in the region, due to the absence of consistent public policies, combined with the socioeconomic complexity of the semi-arid region. Implications of the research: It highlights the tourist territorialities of the agrarian settlements of Alto Sertão as an economic alternative for the traditional riverside communities, emphasizing the importance of the organization for coping with the negative impacts of conventional tourism and its role in the management of the local tourist activity. Originality: Contributes to the discussion of strengthening the tourist activity in a sustainable and inclusive way in the settlements of Alto Sertão Sergipano.

In addition to being influenced by hereditary factors, increased blood pressure is closely related to the eating habits of the respondents. Riverside Communities fulfill their daily needs from the river, such as eating, bathing, washing, and so on. How does the life of the riverside community affect hypertension?. This research method used a cross-sectional study with data collection using a questionnaire and observation of the people in the riverside areas. Communities on the outskirts of the river have eating habits that affect the incidence of hypertension. The eating habits of the people in the riverside areas include excessive fat consumption, high salt consumption, meat, and fried foods. Conclusion: the people in the riverside areas have eating habits that pose a risk of hypertension.

To discuss the knowledge of pregnant women living in riverside communities about exclusive breastfeeding and its influence on the decision to breastfeed. A total of 448 text segments were identified, of which 342 (76.34%) were used, generating six lexical classes, organized into two thematic axes, which presented the construction of knowledge about breastfeeding, mediated by social relations, and the knowledge that impacts the decision to breastfeed, highlighting the importance of breastfeeding for the growth and development of newborns and infants and the interface with complementary feeding. Despite challenging experiences and expectations and the discouragement caused by people around them, pregnant women considered breastfeeding as an opportunity to strengthen bonds with their children.

Toxoplasma gondii infection is widely prevalent in humans and other animals worldwide. Information on the prevalence of T. gondii infection is scarce in some regions of Brazil, including riverside communities along the Amazon River basin. The prevalence of T. gondii in 231 people, aged 1-85 years, who were living in four riverside communities along the Purus River, Lábrea, State of Amazonas, Brazil, was determined. Antibodies against T. gondii were assayed using a commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit. The hearts and brains of 50 chickens, which were raised free-range in the communities, were pooled according to the community of origin and bioassayed in mice. The isolates were genotyped using polymorphisms at 12 nuclear markers (SAG1, 5' and 3'-SAG2, alt.SAG2, SAG3, BTUB, GRA6, c22-8, c29-2, L358, PK1, Apico and CS3). The overall seroprevalence of T. gondii was 56.7% (131/231). IgG antibodies were presented by 117 (89.3%) and IgM by 14 (10.7%) of the 131 positive individuals. No association between age group and gender with prevalence was observed (chi-square test, p > 0.05); however, the comparison between localities showed that the seroprevalence of T. gondii was significantly lower among the individuals living in the Boca do Ituxi (p < 0.05) community. Five isolates of T. gondii were obtained in the mouse bioassay, and genotyping revealed two complete genotypes that had not been described previously and three mixed isolates. These results support previous findings that T. gondii population genetics are highly diverse in Brazil and that T. gondii infection is active in these riverside communities.

Nutritional profile and food consumption of the riverside community assisted by the Humanitarian Assistance Program Doutores das Águas

Changing Behavior and Environment in a Community-based Program of the Riverside Community

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) remain a major public health issue, largely driven by low consumption of nutritious food and limited protein intake. This community service program aimed to enhance awareness and skills in NCD prevention among residents of Sungai Pinang Baru Village through health education and freshwater fish cultivation using floating net cages (keramba apung) along the Martapura River. The activities included health education, technical training, installation of floating cages, stocking of catfish and tilapia fingerlings, and continuous mentoring. Results showed an increase in community knowledge of NCD prevention from 33.3% to 80%, and in fish farming practices from 38% to 83%. A total of 10 floating cages were successfully installed with active participation from local health cadres and youth groups. This program effectively improved nutritional awareness, fish farming skills, and created new economic opportunities for riverside communities. The integrative approach is expected to serve as a model for sustainable community empowerment based on health promotion and local food resilience. Keywords: non-communicable diseases, fish farming, floating net cages, health education, riverside community

The riverside communities devised a community-based program to negotiate with the local government to avoid eviction. As an intervention package,-which aims to upgrade the living environment and increase the residents' pro-environmental behaviour-, this program consists of organization and information, combined with social interaction, commitment and feedback performance. Intensive observations were used to examine the effectiveness of the program to environmental behaviour change and upgrading settlement. The findings reveal that having a common objective of renovation is the most influential variable in motivating individuals to increase environmentally friendly behaviour on the upgrading environment.

The phenomenon of flooding and damage to river ecosystems in the City of Banjarmasin is one of the unresolved sociocultural problems. The Friends of the River Community is present in the Banjarmasin City community in trying to solve this problem. This paper describes the motivations and tactics of Sahabat Sungai Community in conveying messages of change to riverside communities in Banjarmasin by using methods, strategic ideas, and communication strategies to manage and protect the environment, in an effort to spread messages about environmental sustainability. Sungai about their motivations and tactics and see the direct influence on the riverside community in Banjarmasin. This article contributes to an understanding of agenda setting, environmental communication, and the communication techniques that communities use to convey their messages

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) remain a major public health issue, largely driven by low consumption of nutritious food and limited protein intake. This community service program aimed to enhance awareness and skills in NCD prevention among residents of Sungai Pinang Baru Village through health education and freshwater fish cultivation using floating net cages (keramba apung) along the Martapura River. The activities included health education, technical training, installation of floating cages, stocking of catfish and tilapia fingerlings, and continuous mentoring. Results showed an increase in community knowledge of NCD prevention from 33.3% to 80%, and in fish farming practices from 38% to 83%. A total of 10 floating cages were successfully installed with active participation from local health cadres and youth groups. This program effectively improved nutritional awareness, fish farming skills, and created new economic opportunities for riverside communities. The integrative approach is expected to serve as a model for sustainable community empowerment based on health promotion and local food resilience. Keywords: non-communicable diseases, fish farming, floating net cages, health education, riverside community

“El Viudo De Pescado”

Resumo As ações na Logística Humanitária podem ser realizadas antes ou após as ocorrências de desastres naturais, destacando-se, nas fases de preparação e resposta, a localização de instalações e a distribuição de suprimentos e transportes de vítimas, respectivamente. No Estado do Amazonas, em decorrência das anormalidades dos fenômenos naturais pré-anunciados, problemas de abastecimento afetam a sobrevivência da população local, principalmente das comunidades interioranas. Para tanto, estratégias logísticas podem ser implantadas para aliviar as necessidades dos amazonenses na ocorrência desses eventos. Deste modo, o objetivo do trabalho é apresentar um modelo conceitual de localização e roteirização para distribuição de suprimentos para instalações humanitárias como alternativa de preparação humanitária para os necessitados em eventos catastróficos sazonais no Estado do Amazonas.