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This study aimed to describe the health care of people with disabilities in the days of COVID-19 in the State of Alagoas, being an epidemiological, quantitative and descriptive. Data collection was carried out from August 28 to October 31, 2020, with the participation of 36 people with disabilities who answered an online questionnaire developed in google forms and made available through a link on social networks such as Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp and/or email.research. As for the profile of the participants who responded to this survey, most were female, had physical disability and aged between 20 and 39 years. With regard to health care, most had health insurance and 41.7% performed some type of follow-up/treatment before the COVID-19 pandemic, and of these, 58.3% continued to undergo follow-up/treatment during the pandemic. Thus, this study pointed out that people with disabilities need comprehensive and facilitating health care that responds to their needs, whether linked or not to their condition. In addition, it can be noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has had serious repercussions on the lives of this portion of the population, as they face extra challenges to keep themselves safe and that end up directly affecting access to health care.

To add quality to the final product, it is necessary to use technologies that carry out the identification and use of superior genetics. The objective was to evaluate the relationship between body measurements (AP and PT) and carcass characteristics evaluated by ultrasonography (AOL, EGS and MAR), through Pearson linear correlation analysis and linear regression. The data used were obtained from the archives of the Santa Nice farm (Amaporã-PR). A total of 543 animals that had AP and PT measurements at 490 days were analyzed. Carcass characteristics were evaluated using ultrasonography equipment. Analyzes were performed using the SAS program. AP and PT presented positive and moderately significant correlation with AOL and negative and weakly significant with MAR. AP and PT showed a negative correlation with EGS, but significant only between AP and EGS, which was negative and very weak. Linear regression analyzes followed correlations, being significant for all analyzed variables, except for PT and EGS. Thus, it was concluded that body measurements such as AP and PT are not good indicators of meat quality related to fat deposition, such as EGS and MAR, however, both AP and PT can be used to increase AOL. Keywords: Body measurements. Carcass characteristics. Nellore.

Bioplastics refer to plastics produced from biomass through renewable and biological sources. They are an alternative to the problem of large-scale production of petrochemical bags and excessive consumption causing various harm to human beings and the environment. The sustainable development of biodegradable bags brings benefits to the planet, such as the reduction of polluting gases, has different means of disposal, expands the economic sector and reduces the use of oil as a raw material. Thus, the aim of this article was to describe and analyze the main advantages attributed to the production of biodegradable bags aiming at the sustainability of the planet. The search was carried out with job searches in the Scielo and Google Academic databases, totaling 918 articles, from which 33 were selected for writing this article. A questionnaire was applied to students of the chemistry degree course at the State University of Alagoas, Campus I, and it was observed that among the various issues, from knowledge about biodegradable bags to environmental impacts, 93.8% of respondents know the importance of replacing conventional bags with biodegradable bags, and 6.3% answered that they did not. It was found that bioplastics are produced through natural resources, enhancing their rapid decomposition that does not aggravate the environment, moreover, it is a beneficial means for the chain of microorganisms as they can be a source of energy for them. It was found that the idea of ​​bioplastics is linked with the need to reduce the environmental impacts caused by the accumulation of plastic waste, excessive production, inadequate disposal and, consequently, due to the emission of gases into the atmosphere through its lasting degradation.            

The socio-scientific themes allow us to understand the overcomings of the present time, themes resulting from the discussions of a globalized era amidst the development of science and technology. Thus, a remote survey was carried out using the WhatsApp application, in order to understand the approach to socio-scientific themes in the teaching of Natural Sciences, Biology and Chemistry with teachers from two schools in the city of Benjamin Constant-AM. Bibliographic, descriptive and exploratory research was used, with a qualitative and quantitative approach, and the data collection instrument was the semi-structured questionnaire applied to teachers in the aforementioned areas. About the results, 90% of teachers claimed to know the concept of socio-scientific themes, however, despite this amount, only 3 teachers actually reported a concept close to the one chosen as the basis. 90% of teachers said they address issues related to socio-scientific issues in their pedagogical practices, however, it is noteworthy that there may be a conceptual confusion about what would be socio-scientific issues, especially because of a superficiality in their responses. It is noteworthy that 70% of teachers said that the school works with socio-scientific issues, and they are carried out in various segments, through projects, science fair, poster exhibition and/or similar. Given the panorama, it is evident that the teacher's didactic practice is extremely important to allow a discussion on socio-scientific issues in teaching spaces.

 Situational diagnosis is a strategic means that favors the knowledge of needs and social problems focused not only on health, but also on other spheres that interfere in the well-being of the analyzed community, such as: the conditions of education, transportation, basic sanitation, security and housing. Providing data that identifies such conditions facilitates the planning, execution and evaluation of actions as well as the establishment of priorities. The main objective of this study is to provide information through a situational diagnosis, in order to serve as a subsidy for the elaboration of strategies for solving problems raised. For this, This study is based on the construction of a qualitative and exploratory situational diagnosis of a true case about the Sururu do Capote community, located in the city of Maceió in the State of Alagoas, requested the Physiotherapy class of the State University of Sciences of Health of Alagoas (UNCISAL), through the discipline of Health and Society IV. KEYWORDS: Diagnosis of Health Situation. Health Planning Support.  Integrality in Health. Territorialization of Primary Care.

The use of medicinal plants has been growing more and more among the Brazilian population, one of the reasons would be the fact that health services are unable to meet most communities, due to the large demand, and for many the only option for therapy is just the use of herbal medicines and for some people easy access. This study aimed to survey the medicinal plants used in the treatment of intestinal parasites in a community in the urban area of ​​the municipality of Santana do Ipanema/AL, the community has 646 families, of which 93 participated. families who used medicinal plants (herbal medicines) regardless of the purpose of use and the interview was conducted with residents aged 18 years or over and with sufficient cognitive capacity to answer the interview, whose questions included socioeconomic and cultural data; and information on the medicinal use of plants to combat intestinal parasites. Given the results obtained, it was observed that 100% of respondents use medicinal plants to treat various diseases, 47.3% of these said they use it to combat intestinal parasites. The most cited plants were mint (Mentha spicata) and mastrich (Chenopodium ambrosiodes L), the most used part was the leaf and the most frequent way of use in the form of tea or juice (juice). Thus, the data obtained show the importance of valuing the use of herbal medicines.

In the pandemic caused by coronavirus, it was observed that the media were responsible for dissectising information to the population. Objective:  To analyze the impact of fake news in Brazil on COVID-19. Methodology: This is an integrative review, which analyzed Brazilian publications, available in the Databases VHL, LILACS and Periódico CAPES, published between 2020 and 2021. Results and discussion :The main social networks that disseminate disinformation in Brazil are: WhatsApp®, Facebook®,and Twitter®. The content most present in fake News addresses aspects related to inappropriate treatments, demotivating effective measures. In addition, fake news has reached vaccination, generating fear and distrust of the population in the face of vaccine access.   Conclusion :Social networks are great allies of the dissemination of fake news. It is necessary to carry out educational policies, which can clearly and objectively inform the population using different techniques of health education.

A mandioca é um dos alimentos ricos em amido mais consumido no mundo, ficando atrás apenas do arroz e do milho. O Brasil ocupa a quarta posição entre os maiores produtores do tubérculo, onde, se destaca tanto nutricionalmente quanto culturalmente. Diante disso, este trabalho objetiva analisar se a modernização da cadeia produtiva da mandioca no Brasil tem acontecido em consonância com as inovações tecnológicas. Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática da literatura a partir da busca de artigos científicos, publicados entre os anos de 1990 e 2020, nas bases de dados da Scielo, Scopus e Web of Science. Após um processo de triagem, foram selecionados 13 estudos que objetivaram responder a seguinte pergunta questão: Nos últimos anos, no Brasil, a cadeia da mandioca tem acompanhando as tendências de inovação tecnológica? Verificou-se que a mandioca tem diversas aplicações na indústria de alimentos, entretanto a forma é ineficiente, visto que grande parcela da produção é advinda da agricultura familiar, que geralmente utiliza técnicas rudimentares e plantas com pouca resistência a pragas e doenças, além da baixa produtividade. Por fim, conclui-se que há espaço para aumento da produtividade, melhoria na conservação dos tubérculos, diminuição dos impactos ambientais e desenvolvimento de novos produtos, porém é necessário amenizar gargalos como a falta de investimentos financeiros e de assistência técnica, componentes essenciais para modernização da cadeia produtiva da mandioca no Brasil.   ABSTRACT: Cassava is one of the most consumed starchy foods in the world, second only to rice and corn. Brazil ranks fourth among the largest tuber producers, where it stands out both nutritionally and culturally. Therefore, this paper aims to analyze whether the modernization of the cassava production chain (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in Brazil has taken place in line with technological innovations. A systematic literature review was carried out based on the search for scientific articles, published between 1990 and 2020, in the databases of Scielo, Scopus and Web of Science. After a screening process, 13 studies were selected that aimed to answer the following question: In recent years, in Brazil, has the cassava chain been following trends in technological innovation? It was found that cassava has several applications in the food industry, however the form is inefficient, since a large portion of the production comes from family farming, which generally uses rudimentary techniques and plants with little resistance to pests and diseases, in addition to low productivity. Finally, it is concluded that there is room for increasing productivity, improving the conservation of tubers, reducing environmental impacts and developing new products, but it is necessary to alleviate bottlenecks such as the lack of financial investments and technical assistance, essential components for modernization of the cassava production chain in Brazil.

Tomato is considered one of the most demanding vegetables in soil nutrition, the amount of nutrients extracted is relatively small, because the efficiency of nutrient absorption by the plant is low, but it can contribute to a better efficiency in its phenology. The objective of this study was to know the efficiency of the effects of doses of the mix of organic fertilizer on Floral Biology in cultivars of cherry tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L., solanaceae) kept in a greenhouse. The research was conducted in a greenhouse belonging to the State University of Alagoas, Campus I, located in Arapiraca-AL. Cultivated during the period from August/2020 to July/2021. The experimental design was completely randomized (DIC) in a factorial scheme with four treatments with and 5 replications (T1 - control soil, T2 - soil with mixed mineral fertilizer dose, T3 - soil with saltpeter dose, T4 - soil with lime dose of shells).. The phenological varieties of cherry tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L., solanaceae) that were evaluated in the pre-harvest period were: height (cm), stem diameter (DC), lateral branches (RL), number of leaves (NFO), flower buds (BF), number of fruits (NFR), chlorophyll and soil moisture. Data records were collected weekly in a spreadsheet with the varieties evaluated since the thinning of the seedlings. Data were analyzed using the quadratic equation for the effects of doses of the organic-mineral fertilizer mix.

Quanto à produção dos primeiros queijos no Brasil, não existe um consenso na literatura, porém, vários estudos afirmam que os portugueses foram os pioneiros na sua implementação. Existem várias leis regulamentadoras da produção no país, as quais passam por constantes mudanças ao longo do tempo, a fim de assegurar um produto de excelente qualidade. No que tange à produção de queijos artesanais, é importante destacar a lei do “Selo Arte”, que é a principal certificação que permite a comercialização de produtos artesanais feitos a partir de matéria prima de origem animal. Diante disso, objetivo do presente trabalho foi investigar se a produção de queijos artesanais vem atendendo as exigências estabelecidas pela legislação em vigor no Brasil. Para isso foi realizado um estudo de revisão sistemática da literatura. Para obtenção dos trabalhos foi feita uma pesquisa nas bases de dados da Scielo, Scopus, Web Of Science e Banco de Dados de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD). Os trabalhos selecionados visaram responder a seguinte pergunta questão: Quais as dificuldades que as queijarias artesanais enfrentam para seguir as normas estabelecidas pela legislação brasileira? Os resultados dos estudos revelam que grande maioria dos pequenos produtores não se adequam a legislação referente a produção de queijos artesanais e apontam como principal motivo a situação financeira, tendo em vista os elevados custos para obtenção de ferramentas que possibilitem fazer uma produção 100% dentro das normas.