Santa Catarina Region Research Articles

Emergence of Two Distinct SARS-CoV-2 Gamma Variants and the Rapid Spread of P.1-like-II SARS-CoV-2 during the Second Wave of COVID-19 in Santa Catarina, Southern Brazil.

The western mesoregion of the state of Santa Catarina (SC), Southern Brazil, was heavily affected as a whole by the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2021. This study aimed to evaluate the dynamics of the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreading patterns in the SC state from March 2020 to April 2021 using genomic surveillance. During this period, there were 23 distinct variants, including Beta and Gamma, among which the Gamma and related lineages were predominant in the second pandemic wave within SC. A regionalization of P.1-like-II in the Western SC region was observed, concomitant to the increase in cases, mortality, and the case fatality rate (CFR) index. This is the first evidence of the regionalization of the SARS-CoV-2 transmission in SC and it highlights the importance of tracking the variants, dispersion, and impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the public health systems.

Becoming an Eco-Innovative Industrial Cluster Through De-Regionalization: Lessons from Italian and Brazilian Clusters

This research intends to contribute to the literature by exploring current changes in de-regionalization of intervention forms in clusters to transform them into eco-innovative industrial clusters. The regions of Emilia-Romagna (Italy) and Santa Catarina (Brazil) are analyzed as longitudinal case studies. Our findings revealed that Emilia-Romagna industrial districts are targeting innovation and sustainability, allowing the Italian clusters to benefit from the shift from regionalized “100% made in Italy” to greater value added through innovation and “green.” The Santa Catarina region is a pioneer Brazilian State in the de-regionalization of clusters through Innovation Centers and thus contrasts with the Italian region. Contributions for considering third-level government in microregions are addressed for Latin American practitioners, scholars, and decision makers.

A high-resolution wave hindcast off Santa Catarina (Brazil) for identifying wave climate variability

Evidence indicates that climate change is in fact occurring, but there are still uncertainties regarding its rates of development and patterns of variability. It has been shown that wave climates present alterations related to climate change, thus pointing to the need for a long-term assessment in regions all over the world. Therefore, this study seeks to analyze the wave climate in the oceanic region of Santa Catarina. Thirty-two years of wave climate were generated on a local grid by means of the Wavewatch III (WW3) model with 6km resolution for the Santa Catarina region, nested in the other two grids — global and regional. It was ascertained that the wave climate has been undergoing considerable changes over time and space. The significant height of the waves (Hs) presented a tendency to increase up to 0.37 cm.year−1 on the northern section of the coast and of 0.15 cm.year−1 in the southern section, while the peak direction (θp) presented a variation in the clockwise direction. It was further found that the winter and the spring are the most energetic seasons. For the peak period of the waves (Tp) a gradual increase was found in the southwest/northeast direction and that the greatest average values occur in the fall and winter.

Experiência de extensão em políticas sociais: formação continuada em trabalho social com famílias

O artigo aborda aspectos da experiência de extensão voltada à formação de profissionais dos serviços de proteção básica e especial da política de assistência social e de atenção básica da política de saúde da região catarinense da Grande Florianópolis. Desenvolvida desde 2015 pelo Núcleo Interdisciplinar de Pesquisa Sociedade, Família e Política Social da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, tem-se o propósito de, ao sistematizar o processo vivenciado, socializar essa extensão universitária, cujos aspectos abrangem sua constituição, concepções, dinâmicas e efeitos produzidos entre os agentes envolvidos. Dentre esses, a reflexão permanente de práticas conservadoras e naturalizadas no trabalho social com famílias, que reforçam expectativas e “papéis” tradicionais em relação às famílias e às mulheres na provisão de cuidados ao seu bem-estar, a construção de metodologias interdisciplinares no trabalho social com famílias, mudanças na dinâmica dos serviços ofertados às famílias que necessitam de proteção social do Estado para garantia dos direitos de cidadania.

Crown dynamics of Brazilian pine (Araucaria angustifolia) in Santa Catarina region of Brazil

Crown dynamics of Brazilian pine (Araucaria angustifolia) in Santa Catarina region of Brazil

Quality of life at work: a study of workers in the metalworking industry in the Midwest of Santa Catarina

This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life of workers in the metalworking industry in the middle west of Santa Catarina. Therefore, we opted for a qualitative approach to know the aspects that guide and characterize female employment in the labor market, and was carried out a survey to know the reality faced by this group. It is important to emphasize the importance of companies adopt different methods and practices to adapt the working environment and conditions provide rights similar to those of men. Thus, the article addressed the inclusion of women in the workplace, treating the historical context of the feminization of the labor market, the gender division and inequality between genders in this sector. Still, women's insertion in the mechanical metal sector in the middle West Santa Catarina region was analyzed, and the preservation of their rights and appreciation while working. Although women have gained greater participation within organizations, they face wage differences, behavioral and quality of life that need to be better studied.

Factors affecting the selling prices of calves in auctions in Santa Catarina State, Brazil

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of genetic group and calf sex on selling prices in auctions in the state of Santa Catarina (SC), Brazil. We evaluated 33,143 animals, representing 3,587 lots in 47 auctions from 2009 to 2014. The calves were classified according to genetic groups: British breed or crossbreed (BX); Continental breed or crossbreed (CX); Zebu breed or crossbreed (ZC); British and Continental crossbreed (BC); and Bos taurus and Bos indicus crossbreed (TI). The lots were composed of male and female calves. The years presenting low and high changes in the price of calves were similar to the variation in the price of beef cattle and, in 2014, the calf price reached its highest value (R$5.36). Male calves were sold at prices higher than female calves (average 7.8%), but this difference was driven by year of analysis, in which the closest approach occurred during periods of reduction in the price of live cattle in SC (2012 and 2013). Calves of genetic groups ZX and TI received, on average, lower prices (R$4.49 and R$4.64, respectively) compared with the other groups. In 2013, males from the BX group had greater variation in price compared with CX (3.9%) and BC (5.7%). On the other hand, female heifers from the BX group received higher average prices in 2011 compared with the CX, BC, IT, and ZX groups (8.1, 8.5, 14.7, and 16.5%, respectively). Recently, female British heifers have had a greater appreciation in auctions held in SC, possibly for their reproductive performance potential of beef cows. Thus, sex and different genetic groups are factors that impact the selling price of calves in the SC region.

Vivências e estágios na realidade do SUS (VER-SUS) e a formação profissional em saúde: relato de experiência

http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1807-0221.2016v13n23p112O presente relato traz as experiências de acadêmicos do Curso de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul - UFFS, viventes do Projeto “Vivências e Estágios na Realidade do Sistema Único de Saúde - VER-SUS Oeste Catarinense”. A vivência na realidade do Sistema Único de Saúde na região oeste catarinense ocorreu a partir de um processo de imersão total (teórica e prática) dentro dos sistemas municipais e regional de saúde, no primeiro semestre de 2014, de forma interdisciplinar e multiprofissional. Descreve processos de reflexão e aprendizagem (re)construídas durante o período, entre eles: construção da mandala, trilha dos sentidos, princípios e diretrizes do SUS, educação popular em saúde, vivências na realidade do SUS e cenários sociais. Ressalta-se que o VER-SUS/Oeste Catarinense é significativo na formação profissional e cidadã.

Bovine mastitis: prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility profile and detection of genes associated with biofilm formation in Staphylococcus aureus

Brazil currently ranks as one of the world leaders in food production and exportation. This scenario encourages the development of animal and plant health programs to ensure the production of safe food, helping the country to become an international provider of food for excellence. However, some health problems in dairy production, such as mastitis, have garnered increasing concern. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of bovine mastitis in select properties located in the western Santa Catarina region, to assess the susceptibility profile to antimicrobial agents used for treatment and to check for the presence of genes (icaA and icaD) associated with biofilm formation in Staphylococcus aureus. In 148 milk samples collected, 72.97% had bacterial growth (n = 108). Among the isolated microorganisms, 21.62% (n = 32) were classified as Staphylococcus aureus, 18.91% (n = 28) as Staphylococcus sp. coagulase negative, 7.43% (n = 11) as Corynebacterium sp., 6.76% (n = 10) as Staphylococcus sp. coagulase positive, 5.41% (n = 8) as Nocardia sp. and 12.83% (n = 19) classified in different bacterial genera. Among the isolates submitted for antimicrobial susceptibility testing, it was observed that 8.95% (n = 6/67) had resistance to amoxicillin, 8.04% (n = 7/87) to ampicillin, 5.88% (n = 5/85) to cephalothin, 3.40% (n = 3/88) to ceftiofur and enrofloxacin, 20.45% (n = 18/88) to streptomycin, 17.04% (n = 15/88) to gentamicin and lincomycin, 31.81% (n = 28/88) to neomycin, 14.94% (n = 13/87) to penicillin and 25% (n = 22/88) to tetracycline. Staphylococcus sp. coagulase negative isolates showed higher multidrug resistance when compared to those of S. aureus and Staphylococcus sp. coagulase positive. Thirty-one strains of S. aureus isolates were genotypically tested by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), yielding a positive result for the icaA gene in 83.87% of the samples, 80.64% positive for icaD and 74.19% of these showed both genes. The results reinforce the importance of controlling this disease by adopting strict hygiene protocols and disinfection of equipment used for milking and the prescription of appropriate therapies to clinical and subclinical cases of mastitis, as well as evaluating not only the susceptibility profile of isolates but also the biofilm formation capacity.

SISTEMA DE INDICADORES DE DESENVOLVIMENTO MUNICIPAL SUSTENTÁVEL: UMA ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA

O presente artigo analisa os índices e indicadores do desenvolvimento sustentável dos municípios de Chapecó, Joaçaba, Porto União e Mafra. Tais municípios preconizaram a expansão urbana e territorial do Oeste e parte da região Norte Catarinense no século XX. Dessa forma, o objetivo da análise está em identificar as similaridades e discrepâncias entre o comportamento dos indicadores de desenvolvimento sustentável dos municípios propondo caminhos alternativos para elevar tais indicadores acerca dos conceitos de Sachs (1997). Assim, este trabalho está norteado por uma análise comparativa de dados, acerca do ano de 2012 em relação a 2014, através de uma pesquisa descritiva com abordagem quantitativa, propondo caminhos alternativos para elevar os índices de desenvolvimento sustentável. Dessa forma, percebe-se que os resultados mostram os pontos com mais deficiência, sendo relevantes para elevar os índices da sustentabilidade, bem como os caminhos sugeridos na dimensão sociocultural, econômica, ambiental e político-institucional da sustentabilidade.

Viabilidade do uso de turbinas hidrocinéticas na Plataforma Continental Sul-Sudeste Brasileira

<div><p class="SPabstract">Devido à grande atenção dada ao desenvolvimento de novas fontes de captação energéticas, houve também, um aumento na diversidade de tecnologias existentes para a obtenção energética de forma limpa e sustentável. Na Plataforma Continental Sul-Sudeste do Brasil, foram realizadas simulações hidrodinâmicas com o sistema de modelagem numérica TELEMAC3D, juntamente com um módulo de conversão de energia, para a simulação de turbinas hidrocinéticas que vem sendo desenvolvido na FURG. Dentre os locais estudados, a região de Santa Catarina apresenta as melhores características de intensidade de corrente e batimetria para a conversão de energia das correntes. Os resultados das simulações demonstraram que essa região apresenta valores integrados de potência podem alcançar 4,71 MW durante o período analisado de 120 dias, com média de conversão de aproximadamente 45 kW/Dia.</p></div><p> </p>

A preliminary study of coal mining drainage and environmental health in the Santa Catarina region, Brazil

The concentrations and loadings of major and trace elements in coal mine drainage (CMD) from 49 abandoned mines located in the coal fields of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina were determined. The CMD sites typically displayed a wide spatial and temporal variability in physical and geochemical conditions. The results of our CMD analyses in Santa Catarina State were used to illustrate that the geochemical processes in the rock piles can be deduced from multiple data sets. The observed relationship between the pH and constituent concentrations were attributed to (1) dilution of acidic water by near-neutral or alkaline groundwater and (2) solubility control of Al, Fe, Mn, Ba and Sr by hydroxide, sulfate, and/or carbonate minerals. The preliminary results of the CMD analyses and environmental health in the Santa Catarina region, Brazil, are discussed.

Genetic analysis of Melipona quadrifasciata LEP. (Hymenoptera: Apidae, Meliponinae) with RAPD markers.

Melipona quadrifasciata ("mandaçaia") can be subdivided into two subspecies: M. q. anthidioides and M. q. quadrifasciata. In the present study we used RAPD markers to estimate intercolonial genetic variation among 69 colonies of Melipona quadrifasciata. Ten workers per colony were analyzed. The intercolony genetic distances based on RAPD markers ranged from 29.5% (colonies collected in the State of São Paulo vs colonies from the State of Minas Gerais) to 34.2% (São Paulo vs Santa Catarina). These results indicate a high genetic similarity among the colonies analyzed. According to the genetic distances two different groups could be distinguished. The first containing the samples from Santa Catarina region and the second, samples from Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Espírito Santo. Based on the molecular analysis, bees belonging to the different subspecies M. q. quadrifasciata (from Santa Catarina) and M. q. anthidiodes (from the other regions) were distinguished.

A review of the Santiago Purple Heron Ardea purpurea bournei, with a report of a new colony

SummaryThe Santiago Purple Heron Ardea (purpurea) bournei is endemic to the island of Santiago, Cape Verde Islands. In contrast to nominate purpurea, it nests high in the crowns of large trees. During the 1950s and 1960s, the total population was probably c. 75 pairs, mainly at the now defunct heronry at São Domingos. After the disappearance of that colony during the early 1970s, the only known nesting site was at Boa Entrada, Santa Catarina region, comprising less than 10 pairs. In January 1991, a new colony was discovered at Banana, Ribeira Montanha, with c. 20 recently used nests of which 2–3 had large young in January–February. The current population is thought not to exceed c. 20 pairs. Breeding occurs from late August to March. Apart from two old records in April, there are no records from the non-breeding season. Probably the birds disperse into the mountainous interior of the island after breeding and feed on the dry hillsides. The causes of the decline are unclear, but scarcity of suitable nest-sites and deteriorating climatic conditions may be significant. Because of the extremely small population, the birds and their nesting sites must be protected by law and the local people informed about the birds and their need for protection; educational materials are being developed.