Santa Catarina State University Research Articles

#QuadrosDiscentes: Research into memes and art in teacher training in Brazil and Spain

In this paper we reflect on and present the results of part of a research project we conducted in academic years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 with students of the Double Degree in Infant and Primary Education of the University of Girona - UdG (Catalonia, Spain) and students of the Degree in Visual Arts of Santa Catarina State University - UDESC (Brazil), concerning Internet memes and their linguistic strategies. In order to bring the two fields of study together and facilitate collaboration, a closed group within the Facebook social network was used as a space of interaction between the research subjects. The researchers took part in the experience, in accordance with the protocols of the action research method. The results point towards reflections and potential modifications that could be introduced in new research into how to learn and teach about volatile images—typical of cyberculture—in educational processes for teacher training.

Technological quality of common bean landraces from organic cropping system

Beans are an important constituent of the Brazilian diet, and the search for cultivars with good culinary characteristics and adapted to the place of cultivation is necessary. It is known that there is a wide genetic diversity for common bean landrace cultivars. Still, little is known experimentally about the behavior of these cultivars when produced under organic cultivation. This work aimed to evaluate the technological quality of common bean landraces produced under organic cropping system. Twenty-six cultivars were used, four commercial and twenty-two landraces, originating from the Active Bean Germplasm Bank (BAF) of Santa Catarina State University – Agroveterinary Sciences Center (UDESC/CAV), produced in organic and conventional cultivation, in two crops. Cooking time and resistance, percentage of water absorption and broken grains and total soluble solids were evaluated. The shortest cooking time for the grains cultivated in the organic system (18 to 22 minutes) was obtained. The cultivars that had a percentage of unbroken grains between 60 and 80% showed a higher content of total soluble solids in the broth. Based on the genetic diversity for technological quality in organic cropping system, the use of cultivars, BAFs: 60, 23, 81, 13, 68, 55, 75 and 36 are indicated to integrate genetic improvement programs or to be used by small farmers for bean production.

Cutaneous and conjunctival habronemosis in horses treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the Santa Catarina State University, Brazil.

Habronemosis, also known as habronemiasis or habronematidosis, is a parasitic disease of equids caused by the larval stages of Habronematidae nematodes (Habronema muscae, Habronema microstoma, and Draschia megastoma) that are transmitted by muscid flies. The presence of aberrant infective larvae in the cutaneous and conjunctival tissues of these hosts results in granulomatous, exudative, and ulcerated lesions, also known as "summer sores." In this study, we present a retrospective analysis of habronemosis cases in horses from the municipality of Lages, located on the Santa Catarina Plateau, a region with high altitudes and a temperate climate that differs from regions of Brazil where such parasitosis usually occurs. The equids were examined from 2008 to 2020 at the Veterinary Hospital of Santa Catarina State University. Sixteen patients were diagnosed and treated using macrocyclic lactones and wound cleaning. Most cases were recorded in autumn in horses (10/16, 62.5%) over 15 years of age (11/16, 68.8%), and the lesions were more frequently located in the conjunctiva (11/16, 68.8%). In scientific dissemination media, this is the first report of habronemosis on the Santa Catarina Plateau, Brazil. This information will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of skin diseases in horses in this region.

Amputee patient’s notification file facilitator for early rehabilitation: hospital notification: facilitator in amputee rehabilitation

This extension project of the Santa Catarina State University (UDESC) called Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation in Amputees is a set of actions aiming to follow the National Guidelines of Attention to Amputated People, prioritizing the assistance provided for these patients during the immediate post-operative period. This study aimed to prepare the tool of amputee patient’s notification file, the methodology of insertion of this routine in a multiprofessional practice scenario, and socio-demographic results of the subjects notified. This is a descriptive study with quantitative and qualitative approach, of experience-report type, carried out from June 2014 to June 2016.Regarding the municipalities of origin, it was found that the patients residing in Greater Florianópolis correspond to 51.8% of the sample, however, the number of notifications with this field not completed was high (32.1%). The major cause of amputation was due to vascular diseases (50%), followed by traumatic etiology (37.5%), with a most prevalent transfemoral level (46.4%). In total, 33.9% of patients were notified with admission for early rehabilitation in the extension project. The tool of hospital notice of amputee patients was innovative for facilitating care to a newly-amputated patient and referral to early rehabilitation as it is incorporated in the routine of the hospital’s multidisciplinary staff.

TREINAMENTO DE FORÇA EM PACIENTES COM FIBROMIALGIA: UM ESTUDO DE VIABILIDADE

ABSTRACT Introduction: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) is characterized by the presence of diffuse pain lasting for more than three months and is often associated with sleep disorders. Studies have investigated the effect of strength training (ST) on pain and sleep quality in FM patients, but there continue to be diverse perspectives on the effects of this intervention in this population. Objective: The aim of the study was to examine the effects of strength training (ST) on pain and sleep quality in FM patients. Methods: Forty-eight women with FM participated in the study between August and October, 2012. Six (55±6.5 years) performed ST, conducted at Santa Catarina State University, and eight (47±9 years) comprised the control group. The Socio-Demographic and Clinical Questionnaire, the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index were used. Data were collected before the first session and after the eight-week intervention and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential tests. Results: The eight- week ST intervention decreased pain (p< 0.05) and significantly diminished the daytime sleep dysfunctions (p< 0.05), demonstrating that the proposed program contributes to improving patient quality of life. Conclusion: ST is a feasible treatment for patients with fibromyalgia. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic study.

Recursos fílmicos e ensino da bioética nas ciências do movimento humano

Abstract This descriptive-exploratory study conducted with graduates from the Graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences at the Santa Catarina State University sought to understand the meanings of using movies in bioethics teaching and to identify motion pictures with bioethical themes related to exercise and health in the human movement sciences. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and investigated by content analysis. A priori categories were based on the objectives. The participants’ answers generated the a posteriori subcategories, organized as follows: contributions to bioethics learning for the Graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences and professional life; and perceptions about using motion pictures as a pedagogical resource, including suggestions of movies and themes specific to the course. Movie resources with related themes make learning more meaningful and pleasurable, bringing the students’ professional realities closer to the bioethical content, facilitating such learning.

Aplication of prohexadione calcium in strawberry seedlings cv. Pircinque

In Brazil, strawberry production is conditioned by the importation of seedlings from different countries, with variable levels of adaptation, different cold requirements and high costs of the introduced material. The national production of seedlings of good genetic, physiological and phytosanitary quality, constitutes a viable alternative for Brazilian producers dedicated to this productive activity. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of the application of different concentrations and times of application of calcium prohexadione (ProCa) (growth retardant in various cultivated species), on the magnitude changes of the propagation structures, growth and development of strawberry seedlings cv. Pircinque, the productive behavior and the quality of the fruit. The experiment was carried out in the Agricultural Sciences Center of the Santa Catarina State University (CAV-UDESC) in Lages / SC (Brazil), with a 5 x 2 factorial design, five concentrations of prohexadione calcium (0, 100, 200, 300 and 400 mg L-1) and two periods of aplication (20 and 30 days after the planting of the rooting stolon). In the seedlings, the following were evaluated: number of leaves, crown diameter, height seedling and leaf area. The parameters evaluated in the strawberry plants were: number of fruits per plant, average fruit weight, total fruit weight, dry weight of leaves and crowns, during the cycle 2019/2020. Additionally, firmness, total soluble solids (TSS), titratable. acidity (TA) and ratio were evaluated. The application of ProCa significantly reduces vegetative growth and induces an increase in physiological responses in 'Pircinque' strawberry seedlings, such as leaf area and height for both application periods. On the other hand, ProCa concentrations did not influence the number of fruits and the mass of fruits per plant, nor the quality parameters of the fruit, with the exception of firmness, where it was favored by the concentration of 400 mg L-1. The results were related to the application time factor, where at 20 DAT the highest values of the morphological variables of the seedlings and plants were presented and on the contrary, applications at 30 DAT decrease the number of commercial fruits per plant.

Near-infrared spectroscopy for the distinction of wood and charcoal from Fabaceae species: comparison of ANN, KNN AND SVM models

Aim of study: The objective of this work was to evaluate the potential of NIR spectroscopy to differentiate Fabaceae species native to Araucaria forest fragments.Area of study; Trees of the evaluated species were collected from an Araucaria forest stand in the state of Santa Catarina, southern Brazil, in the region to be flooded by the São Roque hydroelectric project.Material and methods: Discs of three species (Inga vera, Machaerium paraguariense and Muellera campestris) were collected at 1.30 meters from the ground. They were sectioned to cover radial variation of the wood (regions near bark, intermediate and near pith). After wood analysis, the same samples were carbonized. Six spectra were obtained from each specimen of wood and charcoal. The original and second derivative spectra, principal component statistics and classification models (Artificial Neural Network: ANN, Support Vector Machines with kernel radial basis function: SVM and k-Nearest Neighbors: k-NN) were investigated.Main results: Visual analysis of spectra was not efficient for species differentiation, so three NIR classification models for species discrimination were tested. The best results were obtained with the use of k-NN for both wood and charcoal and ANN for wood analysis. In all situations, second derivative NIR spectra produced better results.Research highlights: Correct discrimination of wood and charcoal species for control of illegal logging was achieved. Fabaceae species in an Araucaria forest stand were correctly identified.Keywords: Araucaria forest; identification of species; classification models.Abbreviations used: Near infrared: NIR, Lages Herbarium of Santa Catarina State University: LUSC, Principal component analysis: PCA, artificial neural network: ANN, support vector machines with kernel radial basis function: SVM, k-nearest neighbors: k-NN.

Microdochium albescens may affect the physiological quality of irrigated rice cultivar seeds

ABSTRACT: Knowledge of the effect of the seedborne inoculum is important for knowing the level of tolerance of the pathogen by the seed. This research evaluated the effect of the incidence of the fungus Microdochium albescens on the physiological quality of the seeds of different cultivars of irrigated rice. The study was carried out in the seed testing laboratory (STL), phytopathology laboratory and in greenhouse, located at the Center of Agroveterinary Sciences of the Santa Catarina State University, Lages, SC, Brazil. Seeds from six irrigated rice cultivars produced in the Alto Vale do Itajaí Region in the 2016/17 harvest, were used. The lots were submitted to the seed health test, identifying four lots per cultivar with a natural incidence of M. albescens, with two lots of each cultivar with an incidence greater than 40% and two lots equal or less than 40%, totaling 24 seed lots. The following evaluations were carried out on the lots: germination, accelerated aging test, emergence in a greenhouse at 14 days, emergence speed index (ESI), emergence speed (ES), shoot length, root length and fresh and dry mass. There was a significant interaction between cultivar and level of incidence only in the variables germination, vigor and root length. Fresh mass, shoot length and ESI were not affected, regardless of cultivar and incidence of fungus in the seed. The irrigated rice cultivars SCS118 Marquês and SCSBRS Tio Taka are susceptible to a high incidence (> 40%) of the fungus M. allbescens.

Prior disinfestation of irrigated rice seeds under laboratory conditions favors expression of physiological potential

The purpose of this study was to analyze prior seed disinfestation of irrigated rice seeds with sodium hypochlorite and its effect on physiological quality. The experiment was conducted in the seed analysis laboratory of Santa Catarina State University (UDESC). Twenty-four (four per cultivar) seed lots of the cultivars SCSBRS Tio Taka, Epagri 109, SCS116 Satoru, SCS118 Marquês, SCS121 CL, and SCS122 Miura, produced in the Upper Itajaí Valley in the 2016/2017 season, were used in a completely randomized experimental design with four replications. Germination and vigor tests were performed with and without disinfestation seeds. For the germination test with disinfected seeds, there was a higher percentage of normal seedlings and a smaller number of abnormal seedlings and dead seeds. There was significant decrease in vigor without prior seed disinfestation. The fungi that infested the seeds caused an increase in the percentage of abnormal seedlings and dead seeds. Seed disinfestation prior to physiological test positively affects the results regarding the physiological quality of irrigated rice seeds.

Narrow and twin-row plantings do not increase maize yield

Reducing row space and sowing in twin rows of maize (Zea mays L.) allow more equidistant plant distribution at the same density. The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of these two management practices on the nitrogen content of the index leaf, the leaf area index at silking, and the grain yield of maize at different plant densities. The experiment was carried out in Lages, Santa Catarina State University, in southern Brazil during the growing seasons 2016-2017 and 2017-2018. A split-plot arrangement of a randomized complete block design was used. Two plant densities (7 and 9 plants m-2) were distributed in the main plot, and five row spaces (0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 m and twin rows 0.6 m apart with 0.18 m between rows) were evaluated in split-plots. Physiological traits and grain yield were determined on the maize hybrid P30R50YH. The experiments were sown on 10/20/2016 and 10/21/2017. Kernel yields were higher at the plant density of 9 plants m-2 than at 7 plants m-2. The row space did not affect the nitrogen content of the index leaf, the crop leaf area index at silking, and the maize grain yield. The increment of plant density was more effective than the use of narrow and twin rows to enhance P30R50YH hybrid grain yield.

Physiological diversity in Brazilian common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) landraces based on selection index

Common bean landraces represent heterogeneous, local adaptations of domesticated species, and thereby provide genetic resources that meet current and new challenges for farming. These local ecotypes can show variable phenology and low-to-moderate edible yield, however, they are highly nutritious. Therefore, strategies to stimulate the conservation of this genetic diversity are important. The maintenance of seed germination potential is also an important feature in the characterization of genetic diversity to conserve biodiversity. The main objective of this study was to discriminate common bean landrace cultivars available at Santa Catarina State University (UDESC) germplasm bank according to their seed physiological diversity and agronomic parameters (germination rate, viability, seed vigor, and seedling growth) and based on Mulamba and Mock selection index. There is a large physiological diversity in common bean landrace cultivars. BAF 112 and BAF 81, BAF 84, BAF 42, BAF 60, and BAF 75, were identified as more promising for the storage of the seeds under conventional conditions, being able to maintain the viability and vigor during storage. Mulamba and Mock selection index were capable of selecting superior cultivars with high physiological quality.

Prevalence of and factors associated with feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) in cats of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil.

A cross-sectional study was conducted in 274 cats for determination of FeLV antigenemia and FIV seropositivity and factors associated with those infections in cats presented at the Veterinary Hospital of the Santa Catarina State University - UDESC (Brazil). Apparent prevalence for sick cats at the hospital population was 28.41% (95%CI 21.88-34.94%) for FeLV, 7.65% (95%CI 3.71-11.50%) for FIV and 2.18% (95%CI 0.56-5.47%) for both viruses. For healthy cats, the apparent prevalence was 9.89% (95%CI 3.75-16.02%) for FeLV, 2.20% (95%CI 0.34-7.75%) for FIV by immunoassay (ELISA). Average age for FeLV- and FIV-positive individuals was 38.32 and 64.25 months, respectively. Behavior such as aggressiveness and sex (male) were both associated with increased odds of result positivity test for FeLV and FIV; older animals were also associated with FIV test results. A very small proportion of the animals were vaccinated against FeLV and none against FIV. Most of the animals were adopted from shelters or rescued from streets, living with multiple cats that had access to outdoors. The high prevalence of FeLV suggests a need for better control strategies against this disease.

Exugunlation followed by fracture and avulsion of the distal phalanx in mare

This is a case report that describes a severe condition of exungulation with distal phalanxavulsion in a mare, Quarter Horse of nine years old, attended at the Veterinary Hospital(HCV) from the Santa Catarina State University (CAV/UDESC), Lages, SC, Brazil. Theanimal showed exungulation of the right hindlimb due to transportation trauma and presentedwith severe lameness. All radiographs demonstrated osteoproliferative reaction in theproximal and middle phalanges and absence of the distal phalanx and the alar cartilage andsevere peripheral soft tissue swelling. Due to the extensive injury with severe involvement ofthe distal phalanx and poor prognosis euthanasia was recommended and performed.

POTENCIAL REGENERATIVO DE UMA FLORESTA ECOTONAL NA REGIÃO DO ALTO URUGUAI EM SANTA CATARINA

Objetivou-se avaliar o potencial regenerativo do componente arbóreo em uma área ecotonal entre Floresta Ombrófila Mista e Estacional Decidual, na região do Alto Uruguai, Santa Catarina. Para isso, foi realizada a caracterização florístico-estrutural do componente arbóreo regenerante em diferentes classes de tamanho e verificada a similaridade florística entre as classes e o componente adulto. Foram consideradas três classes para o componente regenerante: Classe 1, plantas com altura entre 0,2 e 1 m, Classe 2, plantas maiores que 1 m e até 3 m, e Classe 3, plantas maiores que 3 m e com DAP < 5,0 cm. Informações sobre o componente adulto para as mesmas unidades amostrais foram extraídas do banco de dados Laboratório de Dendrologia e Fitossociologia (LABDENDRO), da Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina. Todas as espécies regenerantes foram classificadas em guildas de regeneração (pioneiras, climácicas exigentes em luz e climácicas tolerantes à sombra), a partir de revisão de literatura e observações de campo. Para todo o componente e para cada classe de tamanho, foram calculados os índices de diversidade de Shannon (H’), de equabilidade de Pielou (J) e os Índices de Regeneração Natural por Classe (RNC) e Total (RNT). As similaridades entre os componentes foram obtidas pelo Índice de Sorensen. Foi realizado um teste de qui-quadrado aplicado a uma tabela de contingência para verificar a existência de associação entre a distribuição dos indivíduos pertencentes a espécies de diferentes guildas de regeneração e a classe de tamanho. Foram amostrados 771 indivíduos regenerantes, distribuídos em 51 espécies, cujos valores de H’ e J foram, respectivamente, de 3,06 e 0,77. A espécie com maior RNT foi Nectandra megapotamica (Spreng.) Mez. A similaridade com o componente adulto variou entre 0,46 para a Classe 3 e 0,62 para a Classe 1. Em todas as classes de tamanho ocorreu a predominância de indivíduos de espécies classificadas como clímax exigentes em luz. Conclui-se que as espécies do componente adulto estão representadas, principalmente, na classe de menor tamanho, na qual se encontra a maior parte dos indivíduos amostrados.

Atrophy of the supra and infraspinatus muscles due to injury of the suprascapular nerve in horse (sweeny)

This is a case report of atrophy of the shoulder muscles (sweeny) – supra and infraspinatusdue to suprascapular nerve injury in a horse, cross breed, male, with 15 years of age, weigh350 kg, used for traction, seen at the Veterinary Hospital (HCV) from the Santa Catarina StateUniversity (UDESC), Agroveterinary Sciences Center (CAV) from Lages, SC, Brazil. Theanimal showed clinical signs such as muscle atrophy of the scapular region and moderateinstability of the shoulder joint of the left forelimb. Due to chronic and irreversible changes inthe musculature, with no further complications to the animal, treatment was based onreducing workload and suitability of tack used in the animal. This is the first clinicaldescription in Brazil of atrophy of the supra and infraspinatus muscles due to injury of thesuprascapular nerve with chronic presentation.

Densidade de plantio em rosas das cultivares 'Avalanche' e 'Carola' em Lages-SC

The objective of this work was to evaluate the productivity of the Avalanche and Carola roses cultivars, with white and red color, respectively, in three planting densities in the municipality of Lages-SC. The experiment was implemented at the Santa Catarina State University campus (UDESC), spacing 1.0 m between rows and 30, 40 and 50 cm between plants, totaling 168 m² of experiment in a protected environment. During harvesting the stems were cut with the largest possible stem length, leaving one yolk for the next budding. The evaluated variables were: flower stems production per plant, yield per area (floral stems / m²), floral stem mass (g), stem length (cm), floral button length (cm). The treatments consisted of two roseberry cultivars: Avalanche and Carola and three planting densities: 2.2, 2.5 and 3.3 plants per m². In each block, treatments were arranged at random, organized into subdivided plots. The plots were the cultivars and the subplots were the planting densities. Each subplot was composed of six plants, totaling 18 plants per plot and 144 plants throughout the experiment. The density of 3.3 plants / m² increased yield per growing area, without interfering in the quality of the floral stems of the cultivars Avalanche and Carola. The cultivar Carola produces longer flower stems than the cultivar Avalanche.

Parâmetros genéticos para caracteres de crescimento inicial em progênies de bracatinga

Objetivou-se com este trabalho estimar parâmetros e valores genéticos para os caracteres diâmetro do coleto e altura de progênies de bracatinga em fase inicial de desenvolvimento. As sementes foram coletadas de 40 matrizes nativas nos municípios de Abelardo Luz, Chapadão do Lageado, Lages e Três Barras, SC. O teste de progênie foi conduzido na Fazenda Experimental do Centro de Ciências Agroveterinárias da Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, em Lages, visando à seleção de materiais genéticos adaptados ao local. O delineamento utilizado foi o de blocos ao acaso, com quarenta tratamentos (progênies), 30 repetições e dez plantas por parcela em linhas simples. Aos 12 meses de idade, foram avaliados os caracteres: diâmetro do coleto e altura total dos indivíduos. Diferenças significativas foram observadas entre procedências e progênies. Os coeficientes de herdabilidade em nível de indivíduo e de média de progênies, assim como os coeficientes de variação genética foram altos, para os dois caracteres avaliados, e os maiores valores foram encontrados para as procedências de Abelardo Luz e Chapadão do Lageado, indicando um forte controle genético na herança destes caracteres e possibilidade de encontrar indivíduos superiores.

Arte como experiência: ensino/aprendizagem em Artes Visuais

Este artigo apresenta reflexões acerca dos conceitos de arte como experiência e os processos de ensino/aprendizagem em artes visuais, tangenciando os campos da Arte, Arte-Educação e o ensino da pintura. Seu principal eixo consiste na abordagem metodológica que vem sendo pesquisada no Grupo de Estudos Estúdio de Pintura Apotheke e nas aulas de Graduação e Pós-Graduação em Artes Visuais da Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC).

Thermography study of nipple-areola complex in immediate puerperas

Introduction: In the puerperium period, one of the main causes for discontinuation of breastfeeding is breast changes. The fissure is characterized by a skin lesion in the nipple-areolar complex, a consequence of an error in the breastfeeding. Objective: The present study aimed to identify the surface temperature of the nipple-areola complex of the lactating breast, with and without fissure, establishing a comparison with a group of nulliparous women. Method: The sample consisted of thirty women, forming three groups: G1- puerperae with breast fissure; G2- puerperae without breast fissure; and G3- nulliparous. The evaluations were carried out at public Carmela Dutra Maternity of Florianopolis (SC), consisting of: interview, inspection and thermographic examination of the anterior view of the breasts. Nulliparous were evaluated at the Santa Catarina State University. Results: Increased vascularization was observed in G1 and G2, including the nipple-areola complex, mainly in G2. Seven women of G1 and eight of G2 presented warmer and vascularized areolar region when compared to the nipple. The nulliparas presented different thermal image, with smaller number of areas with delineations of blood vessels. Statistical differences were observed between groups at the minimum temperature in the areola (p=0.007) and in the nipple (p=0.037). When comparing the mean temperatures between the groups, there was a statistical difference between G1 and G3 in both regions (p=0.005; p=0.047). The G1 presented lower temperature in the nipple region. Conclusion: The group with fissure had lower values of superficial temperature compared to the others, which could be associated with a vascular alteration process, and the thermographic evaluation made it possible to identify physiological and structural modifications of the breast. As a non-invasive technique, thermography can be a tool in the monitoring of physiological anatomical changes of the breast, as well as in the identification of problems related to lactation difficulty, opening doors to new studies about the subject.