Technical-scientific Knowledge Research Articles

WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME IN THE NEONATAL CONTEXT

The use, throughout the gestational period, of legal and illicit drugs, such as alcohol, tobacco and other substances, exposes babies to neurosubstances, which can cause risks to the mother and the fetus. The relevance of improving knowledge, on the part of health professionals, about SAN is therefore observed, enabling its early and correct identification and appropriate treatment. Therefore, the objective of this study is to analyze the withdrawal syndrome in the neonatal context. To this end, a narrative review study was carried out using articles available in the Lilacs and MedLine, Scielo and PUBMed databases, using original and free online scientific articles, in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Therefore, in the end, 17 articles were included in the present review. It is noted that SAN is a relevant disease for newborns, as it can lead to significant repercussions on the individual’s development and cause lifelong consequences, causing microcephaly, seizures, respiratory problems and the like. Because of this, health professionals must have technical-scientific knowledge to quickly identify the signs and symptoms presented by the newborn, implementing strategies and appropriate care to minimize injuries and reverse possible symptoms.

Unnecessary splitting of genus-level clades reduces taxonomic stability in amphibians

Abstract Although the differentiation of clades at the species level is usually based on a justifiable and testable conceptual framework, the demarcation of supraspecific boundaries is less objective and often subject to differences of opinion. The increased availability of large-scale phylogenies has in part promulgated a practice of what we consider excessively splitting clades at the “genus” level. Many of these new genus-level splits are predicated on untenable supporting evidence (e.g., weakly supported phylogenies and purportedly “diagnostic” but actually variable, non-exclusive, or otherwise problematic opposing character state differences) without careful consideration of the effects on downstream applications. As case studies, we critically evaluate several recent examples of splitting established monophyletic genera in four amphibian families that resulted in the creation/elevation of 20 genus-level names (Dicroglossidae: Phrynoglossus, Oreobatrachus, Frethia split from Occidozyga; Microhylidae: Nanohyla split from Microhyla; Ranidae: Abavorana, Amnirana, Chalcorana, Humerana, Hydrophylax, Indosylvirana, Papurana, Pulchrana, Sylvirana split from Hylarana; Rhacophoridae: Tamixalus, Vampyrius, Leptomantis, Zhangixalus split from Rhacophorus, Rohanixalus split from Feihyla, Orixalus split from Gracixalus, and Taruga split from Polypedates), and also address the taxonomic status of the monotypic genus Pterorana relative to Hylarana. We reassess the original claims of diagnosability and justifications for splitting and argue that in many cases, the generic splitting of clades is not only unnecessary but also destabilizes amphibian taxonomy, leading to a host of downstream issues that affect categories of the user community (stakeholders such as taxonomists, conservationists, evolutionary biologists, biogeographers, museum curators, educators, and the lay public). As an alternative, we advocate for the use of the subgenus rank in some cases, which can be implemented to establish informative partitions for future research without compromising on information content, while avoiding gratuitous (and often transient) large-scale binomial (genus-species couplet) rearrangements. We encourage taxonomists to consider the actual needs and interests of the larger non-taxonomic end-user community who fund the majority of taxonomic research, and who require a system that remains reasonably stable and is relatively intuitive, without the need for inaccessible laboratory equipment or advanced technical scientific knowledge to identify amphibian species to the genus level.

Antimicrobial resistance: a concern related to streptococcosis in tilapia farming

Despite all the technical-scientific knowledge about streptococcosis, the high prevalence of bacterial infections caused by Streptococcus spp. in Nile tilapia farming implies the frequent, often irresponsible, use of antibiotics. The use of chemotherapy in aquaculture environments remains an efficient practice in the treatment of bacterial infections and disease prevention. Research have shown that the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in farmed fish is one of the main challenges faced in aquaculture. It is known that emerging AMR in aquaculture can be transferred to clinically important strains from the natural environment through horizontal gene transfer (HGT) affecting the entire aquatic ecosystem. Maintaining health in tilapia farms promotes the sustainability of production systems and, consequently, improves the final quality of farm products. Therefore, the objective of this review was to provide information on the prevention, control and eradication of diseases in Nile tilapia farms, and how such management plays a fundamental role in maintaining public health by ensuring adequate sanitary conditions for animals intended for human consumption.

Improving the knowledge management of marine megafauna strandings

Although the marine megafauna often strands on beaches around the world, such as sea turtles and whales, stranding data are poorly managed and incorporated into management and conservation strategies. Here we use a knowledge value chain framework to call attention for the urgent need to improve our data architecture and knowledge management on marine megafauna strandings. We use Brazil, a continental megadiverse federative republic, as study model. After describing the main components and identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the current Brazilian data architecture, we propose 10 practical measures for its improvement involving researchers, companies, non-governmental organizations, legislators, policy makers, public agents, citizen scientists, and local communities. Although Brazil has notable strengths such as comprehensive environmental legislation, hundreds of scientists and dozens of prestigious research institutions, stranding data is not translated into technical-scientific knowledge; technical-scientific knowledge is not transformed into effective public regulations; deficient regulations lead to bad decisions and limited actions, which in turn result in ineffective management and conservation strategies. In light of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030), we propose (1) expanding standardized beach monitoring projects to the entire Brazilian coast; (2) creating a governmental database with FAIR principles; (3) encouraging the development of broad citizen science initiatives; (4) funding scientists and research institutions; (5) boosting outreach activities among researchers to popularize the scientific knowledge; (6) raising awareness among legislators and policy makers on the problem of strandings; (7) updating the existing legal provisions on the environmental licensing of activities developed at sea; (8) hiring new environmental analysts and inspectors and improving the infrastructure of executing environmental agencies; (9) strengthening existing conservation networks with multiple stakeholders; and (10) making the results of the management and conservation strategies broadly accessible to society. These recommendations may also apply to other coastal countries around the world.

The offer of permanent health education courses offered by the technologies of virtual learning platforms in the training processes of health professionals in the pandemic period of COVID-19 in Brazil in 2020 and 2021

Permanent Health Education (PHE) was the front line in the pandemic, qualifying professionals through electronic devices and Information and Communication Technologies, reducing the pandemic's harm. This research aimed to describe which EPS actions offered by virtual learning platforms were produced during the COVID-19 pandemic period, in Brazil, from 2020 to 2021. In the methodology, documentary research was carried out with a quantitative and qualitative approach. Documents were searched for on the Learning Platform (AVASUS), from 2020 to 2021. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative data were categorized using content analysis by the theme of the courses. The results showed that the courses offered by AVASUS were compatible with the needs of health professionals and the population, considering the pandemic. Therefore, the incorporation of technologies, as a pedagogical innovation, guaranteed access, autonomy and dissemination of technical-scientific knowledge to health professionals, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The presence of the family member/companion of the hospitalized child in the perioperative period: contributions to pediatric nursing

Objectives: to describe the experiences of the family member/companion of a child undergoing orthopedic surgery in the perioperative period; to analyze the presence of the family member/companion of the child undergoing surgery in the perioperative period with the concepts of family care described by Ingrid Elsen. Method: a qualitative study based on the concepts of family care described by Ingrid Elsen. A non-directive group interview was carried out with nine family members/carers of hospitalized children. Results: in the preoperative period, the reactions of the children's relatives/carers and the team were diverse due to the child's and their companion's previous information and the team's technical-scientific knowledge. In the operating room, the testimonies pointed to the child's safety in the presence of the family member/companion. In the post-operative period, the interviewees highlighted the success of the surgery and the children's life expectancy. Final considerations: The presence of a family member/companion in the perioperative period increases family-child-team interaction, establishing situations conducive to child- and family-centered care.

The Role of Government in Solving Socio-Economic and Ecological Problems

In the article there is discussed the dialectic connection between ecology and economics, the role of state in solving ecological problems, there are also characterized some unfavorable conditions existing in the Georgian economy and the ways of its improvement. Additionally, the objective existence of one of the main hindering factors for economic growth and development- the morally outdated scientific and technical knowledge (S&TK) is highlighted; The role of employees from the field of education to improve the unfavorable situation in the economy and further progress of the country is presented. Moreover, much attention is paid to the sharp features of accumulation and usage of scientific-technical knowledge and physical capital in view of obsolescence. Hence the extremely large role of scientific-technical knowledge for economic growth and development is shown. Keywords: socioeconomics, physical investment, ecology, moral obsolescence, economic development.

Interaction of geotechnics with society through education

The Federal University of Goiás (UFG) and the University of Brasília (UnB), in partnership with the company Eletrobras Furnas, have developed research and, based on this, extension projects aimed at education in a broad sense, in which they seek to disseminate and popularise technical-scientific knowledge. This paper aims to present and evaluate educational actions carried out in the area of soil science and geotechnics applied to engineering, geography, and the environment. To do so, the educational experiences developed within the scope of two extension projects are shared. Beside that, the relevance of publishing books and primer, with language adapted to lay society, within the scope of research projects, is analyzed. The results collected regarding the effectiveness of the extension actions as a tool for learning point to a positive evaluation by the students. Furthermore, social networks are an important tool for scientific dissemination and have the potential to disseminate knowledge more widely than in a classroom course. By comparing the number of citations in Google Scholar of the books and booklets with the papers arising from these projects, one can observe the reach of this type of publication, although its purpose is the popularisation of science, with reach in places not considered in the technical-scientific publication metrics. Finally, for effective scientific development, it is necessary to have public policies, effective interaction between universities, research centres and schools, and the participation of professional associations, funding and evaluation agencies, Education Departments and the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation.

Nursing care in the prevention and treatment of sepsis in the adult ICU

Sepsis is defined as an organic dysfunction resulting from a deregulated immune system response to an infectious process. It is characterized as a public health problem, has a high lethality rate and a high incidence in Intensive Care Units. The aim of this study was to describe the main preventive measures and treatment that are part of nursing care in cases of sepsis in the ICU. This is a descriptive bibliographic study carried out in 2020 in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo), Google Scholar and Virtual Health Library databases. We used 12 articles from 2014 to 2019 that met the inclusion criteria and objectives of the study. It was found that most of the studies highlighted the need for more effective treatment and care; however, little was said about the specific procedures to be implemented by nursing professionals. Based on the results obtained, it can be inferred that there is a need for more technical scientific knowledge on the part of the nursing team, which highlights the need for training and continuing education activities in the sectors.

INTERVENTIONS IN THE FACE OF PRESSURE INJURY PREVENTION IN PATIENTS HOSPITALIZED IN INTENSIVE CARE UNITS (ICU)

Identify and understand nursing interventions in the face of pressure injury prevention in patients hospitalized in Intensive Care Units (ICU). Identifying extrinsic/intrinsic factors, scientific knowledge about risk factors, classification, diagnosis and nursing care in the face of pressure injury prevention in patients hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Identify the nursing interventions in the face of pressure injury prevention in hospitalized patients. Descriptive study of the integrative review type of the literature. Research source: LILACS, BENF, MEDLINE. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the study sample consisted of 18 articles, filtered between the years of 2017 to 2022, where these studies address the intervention of nursing in the prevention of pressure injury in patients hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This article showed that nursing interventions are of fundamental importance, and it should be emphasized the constant need to seek technical-scientific knowledge about pressure injury and consequent preparation and execution of treatment plan in order to contribute to the prevention of the emergence of LPP in hospitalized patients in ICU, thus promoting shorter hospital stay and better quality of life in the face of reduced complications resulting from the emergence of a LPP.

The implementation process of knowledge management at the Institute of Radiation Protection and Dosimetry: actions and perspectives

The Institute of Radiation Protection and Dosimetry (IRD) is a research and development institution, linked to the Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN), with a tradition of training human resources in the areas of radiation protection, dosimetry, medical physics and metrology of ionizing radiation. Despite this relevance, the IRD has suffered loss of its intellectual capital, mainly due to retirements and lack of replacement of qualified personnel. Thus, it is extremely important to preserve the technical-scientific knowledge related to its activities. A methodology that can help in this process is knowledge management (KM), in view of its potential to generate benefits in public and private organizations. Therefore, this work aims to carry out an experience report of the process of implementing KM at IRD, which used as a theoretical reference the models applied by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Initial results include the creation of the working group on KM, the diagnosis of critical knowledge and maturity, the Knowledge Management Assistance Visit (KMAV) by IAEA and the production of papers. In addition, the support of the IRD's top management should be highlighted, which has made it possible to carry out activities related to the implementation and effectiveness of KM. Thus, it is intended to expand KM activities in the IRD, such as the execution of projects and the offer of training in the area.

COVID-19 Infodemic and Impacts on the Mental Health of Older People: Cross-sectional Multicenter Survey Study

Background The COVID-19 pandemic received widespread media coverage due to its novelty, an early lack of data, and the rapid rise in deaths and cases. This excessive coverage created a secondary “infodemic” that was considered to be a serious public and mental health problem by the World Health Organization and the international scientific community. The infodemic particularly affected older individuals, specifically those who are vulnerable to misinformation due to political positions, low interpretive and critical analysis capacity, and limited technical-scientific knowledge. Thus, it is important to understand older people’s reaction to COVID-19 information disseminated by the media and the effect on their lives and mental health. Objective We aimed to describe the profile of exposure to COVID-19 information among older Brazilian individuals and the impact on their mental health, perceived stress, and the presence of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Methods This cross-sectional, exploratory study surveyed 3307 older Brazilians via the web, social networks, and email between July 2020 and March 2021. Descriptive analysis and bivariate analysis were performed to estimate associations of interest. Results Major proportions of the 3307 participants were aged 60 to 64 years (n=1285, 38.9%), female (n=2250, 68.4%), and married (n=1835, 55.5%) and self-identified as White (n=2364, 71.5%). Only 295 (8.9%) had never started or completed a basic education. COVID-19 information was mainly accessed on television (n=2680, 81.1%) and social networks (n=1943, 58.8%). Television exposure was ≥3 hours in 1301 (39.3%) participants, social network use was 2 to 5 hours in 1084 (32.8%) participants, and radio exposure was ≥1 hour in 1223 (37%) participants. Frequency of exposure to social networks was significantly associated with perceived stress (P=.04) and GAD (P=.01). A Bonferroni post hoc test revealed significantly different perceived stress in participants who were exposed to social networks for 1 hour (P=.04) and those who had no exposure (P=.04). A crude linear regression showed that “some” social media use (P=.02) and 1 hour of exposure to social media (P<.001) were associated with perceived stress. Adjusting for sociodemographic variables revealed no associations with this outcome variable. In a crude logistic regression, some social media use (P<.001) and 2 to 5 hours of exposure to social media (P=.03) were associated with GAD. Adjusting for the indicated variables showed that some social network use (P<.001) and 1 hour (P=.04) and 2 to 5 hours (P=.03) of exposure to social media were associated with GAD. Conclusions Older people, especially women, were often exposed to COVID-19–related information through television and social networks; this affected their mental health, specifically GAD and stress. Thus, the impact of the infodemic should be considered during anamnesis for older people, so that they can share their feelings about it and receive appropriate psychosocial care.

What We Believe Is Imperative for Education in Latin America

The consequences of scientific illiteracy are much more dangerous in our era than in any previous one. Professionals must know their field, but at the same time possess ethical and moral values, whose purpose is to seek the common good, since knowledge implies the capacity for social action. There is a new computer culture without age limits or borders. Therefore, to achieve the desired development; the whole society must be involved. This challenge can be a valuable resource to form critical, reflective, and socially prepared citizens and internationalization must ensure that human solidarity with true respect for the multiculturalism of each country is not lacking. Science does not remain basic indefinitely, eventually, it becomes applied science and evolves into technology, then modulates to industrial practice, and knowledge becomes power. Our universities must promote the acquisition of knowledge and procedures, but at the same time, they must awaken ethical values in young people. Far from training young people for life, they are trained only for productivity and economic profitability. Educating for life requires guiding scenarios to affirm the multiversity of life. Educational agents meet to make themselves known and live the experience of knowing themselves as another, of welcoming the other in otherness. It is imperative that the student not only learn what he receives in the teaching-learning process but also needs to understand and evaluate what he has learned in different contexts and transform the information received into his own knowledge. Current education must implement comprehensive and uplifting perspective at all educational levels. The pedagogical intervention must change education inside their own cultural area, so that the student becomes actors of his own time. This educational process is called the "mesoaxiological perspective of Pedagogy". Our professionals must strive to create, to produce the scientific-technical knowledge that we need, they must know how to handle the epistemological bases that sustain them, and convert the information they handle into knowledge that allows them to be builders of the socioeconomic transformation that our beautiful countries deserve.

CONTRIBUTIONS OF ACADEMIC MONITORING IN CLINICAL PRACTICES IN ADULT HEALTH FOR THE TRAINING OF THE BEING NURSE

Introduction: The academic monitoring program is offered by higher and technical institutions, aiming to provide the student monitor the opportunity to experience the experiences of the teaching and learning process, under the supervision of the teacher, in addition to improving their technical scientific knowledge and skills. Objective To report the importance of the experience lived during the academic monitoring of the subject of Clinical Nursing Practices in Adult Health: minimal and intermediate care, to value and awaken the interest of students in this activity, and to inquire how the monitoring contributes to the formation of nurses. Method: This is a descriptive study, based on the experience report regarding the monitoring of the subject of Clinical Nursing Practices in Adult Health: minimal and intermediate care, developed during the practical activities of the baccalaureate course in Nursing of private University Center in Alto Tietê, from March to June 2022. Description of the monitoring activities: The subject of Clinical Nursing Practices in Adult Health: minimal and intermediate care is part of the mandatory curriculum of the undergraduate course in Nursing, being offered in the 4th and 5th periods, with a workload of 60 (sixty) hours, whose monitoring consisted of helped teacher in the practical activities developed according to the syllabus and class schedule of the discipline. Final Considerations: The monitoring program of this monitoring exceeded the expectations of the student monitor, generating a deepening of her knowledge as well as the essential skills to be a nurse, highlighting communication - which is essential for the establishment of exchange relationships between the student monitor, teacher and students.

Alignment between United Nations Environmental Assembly Guidance and National Research Priorities

This study analyzes the alignment between (1) the scientific publications generated within a nation-state, and (2) the United Nations resolutions on climate change research and sustainable development guidelines to which that nation-state is a signatory. Starting with a characterization of Chile’s modern scientific journal output using extensive scientometrics databases, this work contrasts the resulting Chilean analysis with United Nations (UN) resolutions generated at the fifth UN Environment Assembly held in Nairobi in March of 2022. Chile is an interesting choice because the most recent political election installed an environmentally progressive president who has described his administration as the “first ecological government in the history of Chile”. Chile also held a constitutional referendum shortly after the presidential election that would have replaced the existing constitution from 1980 with a more progressive constitution designed to shift the country towards expanded social and environmental rights. The study covers different dimensions and scales, from the interaction of authors, institutions, and disciplines, to the current conditions regarding authors’ gender and the co-author inertia existing in every niche of scientific publication in Chile. The results and recommendations presented in this paper are intended to assist in developing policies for improved scientific–technical knowledge management at the national level.

COMPETÊNCIAS PARA PRÁTICAS DE EVACUAÇÕES AEROMÉDICAS EM EMERGÊNCIAS E DESASTRES: REVISÃO DE ESCOPO

ABSTRACT Objective: to map the competencies developed in training strategies for air transport practices for patients, in the face of emergency situations and disasters involving chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents. Method: this is a scoping review structured in accordance with the JBI and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Metanalyses extension for Scoping Reviews recommendations. The study was carried out in five stages: search for sources in 17 databases, an information portal and two repositories of gray literature, using 125 DeCS, MeSH and Emtree descriptors, without temporal and idiomatic clipping; selection; critical reading of the texts selected by two double-blind reviewers; summary of results and presentation of mapped competencies. Results: a total of 878 studies were analyzed, of which 18 composed the sample. In all, 11 competencies were mapped, with emphasis on the technical training domain. Competencies refer especially to technical-scientific knowledge in disaster situations involving CBRN agents and the safety of patients and professionals involved. Conclusion: the operationalization of artifices to improve qualification processes based on competencies proved to be strategic to increase the quality and safety of patient air transport practices. The approach of the sources on specific aspects of the particularities of practices related to emergencies and disasters involving CBRN agents in training/training processes demonstrates the academic effort to promote the reduction of the risk of these events when, in due course, civil and military institutions and their health operators are activated.

Facilitators and Barriers to Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: A Qualitative Study of the Perceptions of the Public and Experts/Policymakers

Purpose: To map perceptions and knowledge among the public and experts/policymakers regarding the low levels of fruit and vegetable consumption in Bangladeshi society, and to identify the facilitators and barriers to increasing the consumption of these food sources. Design/Methodology/Approach: The empirical investigation involved two specific groups: the public and experts/policymakers. Interviews were conducted with expert/policymaker key informants, and focus groups were organized with the public in selected rural and urban areas of Bangladesh. Thirty public-consumers aged 18 and over, and seven expert/policymaker key informants. Using the results of these sessions, a modified mental model approach was employed to help formulate perception and knowledge models, and pertinent juxtapositions were identified. Findings: The public relies on first-hand experience, while the experts/policymakers depend more on scientific-technical knowledge. Additionally, the public holds several misconceptions relating to the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables, as well as food safety concerns. Furthermore, the experts/policymakers are inclined to suggest a ‘one size fits all’ solution that is likely not appropriate for the Bangladeshi context. Practical Implications: Considerable perceptual gaps exist between the public and experts/policymakers regarding the low levels of fruit and vegetable consumption in Bangladesh. Thus, experts/policymakers must work to improve communication with the public, as this will lead to greater engagement and, consequently, the formulation of more effective policies for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in Bangladesh. Originality/Value: This study fulfils an identified need to study the facilitators and barriers to fruit and vegetable consumption in the face in increasing non-communicable diseases in Bangladesh, and identifies the existing gaps in knowledge and perceptions of the public and experts/policymakers.

Updating and Re-production of Scientific-technical Knowledge is the Most Important Factor for Ensuring Employment

The level of education is one of the main indicators of the country's success and development. The more educated a nation is, the more successful each country is, and vice versa. Educated people create strong institutions, on which, in turn, a strong state is based. Therefore, in the fast-changing competitive world, that national economy wins, and employment is more ensured in those countries in which human capital is formed most effectively and is considered a priority, while at the same time, it is desirable that the development of people proceeds smoothly, throughout their life. Thus, in the conditions of modern super-competition, taking into account the latest achievements in the age of digital technologies, the renewal of scientific-technical knowledge, qualitative continuous education at all ages for people of any profession, for the country, for any field (including in the field of economy), for the company is of great importance, which, in the end, should provide employment for thousands and millions of people. Keywords: continuous education, investments, updating and Re-production of scientific-technical Knowledge (STK), human capital, demographic aging; employment.

"Production diseases" as evidence in welfare inspections of dairy cattle: Review

This article aims to discuss, within the scope of domestic and international literature, the medical-legal and forensic basis for evidence of “production diseases” as an aid in the welfare inspections of dairy cattle. The involvement of the veterinarian in forensic expertise is not recent. In Brazil, veterinary expertise has evolved and is now being applied in issues related to animal health, public health, consumer, wildlife and environmental protection. The medicine of dairy cattle production encompasses technical-scientific knowledge in multiple areas of veterinary science and the milk production chain. In recent years, dairy cows have suffered constant pressure and genetic and management changes in order to maximize production. In this context, “production diseases” stand out, which are characterized by an inconsistent level of production that mainly compromise the quality of life of dairy cows and cause an economic impact. They are metabolic disorders characteristic of a group of farm animals caused by selection and management pressure, with nutritional imbalance in their biotransformation. When the metabolic disorder affects the individual, it is understood as a metabolic disease and when it affects the herd, it has been attributed the term “production disease.” The dairy cow transition period is comprised within the interval of three weeks before and after calving and during this period, 70% of the occurrence of these diseases prevails, in which drastic changes take place in the nutritional, metabolic, physiological and behavioral status, preparing the animal for a new pregnancy and partum. Of these diseases, the metabolic ones cause high morbidity and mortality and represent great importance in intensive systems with the application of modern technologies, requiring the use of rigorous prevention measures, especially in the pre- and post-partum periods. The clinical evaluation of herds as a production problem can be carried out through clinical examinations and clinical analyzes of the metabolic profile. The system of raising high-yielding cows when it does not meet nutritional and management requirements can trigger metabolic and infectious diseases, culling and even death, in addition to causing economic losses and compromising well-being and health. The well-being and occurrences of maltreatment due to negligence, malpractice and recklessness can be assessed by medical and veterinary expertise and generate important evidence in legal actions.

Developing Transversal Competencies in the Sociodramatic Space: Narrative of a Curricular Experience in Higher Education

Higher Education plays a decisive role in the training of competent professionals and active, responsible and critical-thinking citizens. In addition to acquiring rigorous technical–scientific knowledge specific to their degree, students are also expected to develop a range of transversal skills essential for a successful academic and professional career. This article aims to narrate an experience of obtaining a Social Education degree. Since its origins, it has been assumed that students in this field should: (a) acquire specific technical–scientific knowledge; (b) get to know themselves as individuals; and (c) develop a set of transversal skills essential to relationships, some of the most salient being active listening, empathic capacity, acceptance and respect for others, trust, curiosity, creativity, confidentiality and a reflective attitude. It thus aggregates a set of Curricular Units whose main purpose is the personal, social and professional development of students, formed within active methodologies. Sociodrama is one such methodology of teaching and learning in the context of two Curricular Units of this degree, and this article focuses on my experience lived within the scope of these units.