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Trabalho versus aposentadoria: desvendando sentidos e significados

The contributions of leaching, litter-fall, and insect defoliation to the removal of cesium-134 from 15-year-old stem-labelled red pine Pinus resinosa Ait. trees were compared over one growing season. Leaching accounted for about 67 per cent and 99 per cent of the removal of cesium-134 from defoliated and control trees, respectively. Defoliation contributed 32 per cent of the removal in defoliated trees, while litter-fall contributed less than 1 per cent in all trees. Defoliated trees lost about 29 per cent of the initial inoculum, while the control trees lost between 16 and 20 per cent. Defoliation did not affect the rate of decline of foliar radionuclide concentration. Defoliated trees simply produced less new growth of the same radionuclide concentration. The data suggest that one of the major contributions of defoliation to the removal of nutrients in areas of high summer precipitation may be an increase in the leaching of nutrients from damaged foliage. The results support the theory that defoliation can be a major pathway of nutrient removal from terrestrial vegetation.

Segurança e conforto de um protótipo de berço

O berco e o mobiliario infantil mais citado em acidentes infantis. Apesar da existencia de varios modelos, muitos deles nao sao adequados aos seus usuarios, alem de serem considerados inseguros. O objetivo deste estudo foi estruturar o prototipo do ERGOBERCO ® , considerando-sexa0 normas tecnicas e avaliacao in loco do prototipo por meio de entrevista estruturada respondida pelos participantes da pesquisa. O prototipo foi avaliado como mais seguro, resistente e confortavel que os bercos usados pelas maes e usuarias participantes do estudo. Os aspectos com maior indice de aceitacao foram a grade movel e o estrado compacto, definidos pelas usuarias como facilitadores do uso e atributo de seguranca do prototipo. Mesmo este tendo sido bem avaliado e aceito pelas usuarias, sera necessario reestrutura-lo para que possa se adequar ainda mais as necessidades das usuarias, sendo, alem de seguro e confortavel, com padrao estetico compativel com a expectativa dessas consumidoras. Palavras-chave: Ergonomia de produto. Mobiliario Infantil; Bercos, seguranca e conforto. ABSTRACT The cradle is the infantile furniture more mentioned in infantile accidents. In spite of the existence of several models, many of them are not appropriate to their users and considered insecure. The objective of this study was to structure the prototype of ERGOBERCO ® , considering technical norms and evaluation in loco of the prototype through structured interview answered by the participants of the research. The prototype was evaluated as safer, resistant and comfortable than the cradles used by the mothers and participant users of the study. The aspects with larger acceptance index were the movable grating and the compact base, defined for the users as facilitators of the use and attribute of safety of the prototype. Even the prototype having been very appraised and accept for the users, it will be necessary to restructure him/it so that the same can still be adapted more the users needs, being, besides insurance and comfortable, with compatible aesthetic pattern with the expectation of these. Keywords: Product ergonomics. Childrens Furniture. Cribs, security and comfort.

[RETRACTED ARTICLE] Quality of life of elderly caregivers of link to the Family Health Program - Teixeiras, MG

O estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a associacao entre a percepcao subjetiva da qualidade de vida dos cuidadores domiciliares de idosos vinculados ao Programa Saude da Familia (PSF) e as caracteristicas sociodemograficas e de saude, grau de sobrecarga percebida e grau de independencia funcional do idoso. Foram entrevistados 66 cuidadores, de agosto a dezembro de 2008, utilizando os instrumentos WHOQOL-bref; Zarit Burden Interview e a Medida de Independencia Funcional para os idosos. Houve o predominio de mulheres cuidadoras, donas de casa e em media com 50,5 anos. A media da medida de independencia funcional foi 57,82, classificando a amostra de idosos em dependencia modificada. A escala Zarit correlacionou-se negativamente A todos os dominios do WHOQOL-bref. As variaveis independentes estatisticamente relacionadas a qualidade de vida geral, no modelo multiplo, foram: a escala de sobrecarga, a presenca de companheiro e a presenca de doenca no cuidador, considerando, em especial, o fato de que o baixo nivel de escolaridade e de renda pode afetar a forma como o cuidado e realizado.(AU)

A tarefa do cuidar e as expectativas sociais diante de um envelhecimento demográfico: a importância de ressignificar o papel da família

In Brazil, as in other countries, the populations aging process is a growing problem, reflecting in the family and individual (re)organization, interfering in their life style and compromising not only the quality of family and individual life but also the well-being of all those involved. Studies such as SABE point to the reality experienced by families in the municipality of Sao Paulo, emphasizing the importance for those involved to become organized in order to supply the needs of their elderly relatives, especially those presenting a functional problem. This may be the reality in Brazil, where the largest number families live in a greater situation of constrain, compared to the reality studied. To this end, we attempted to discuss the aging population and the relationship of care within the family, considering the conflicts within this process. The studies showed the need to ensure the process of empowerment of families who experience this reality so they can get better at managing the decision-making processes, the activity of providing and receiving care in order to ensure the final quality of life for those involved.

A Feminização da Velhice: em foco as características socioeconômicas, pessoais e familiares das idosas e o risco social / The Feminization of Old Age: a focus on the socioeconomic, personal and family characteristics of the elderly and the social risk

An important aspect in the aging process of the population is the feminization of old age, that is, the predominance of women in the elder population. However, living longer not necessarily means to live better. The aim of this study was to characterize the socioeconomic, personal and family profiles of the elderly women from the Clube da Vovo in Vicosa/MG. Besides, we intended to identify the types of social risks faced

Bem-estar na aposentadoria: o que isto significa para os servidores públicos federais?

This study analyzed the perceptions of federal civil servant towards their retirement well-being, and how they were preparing themselves for this transition. Its aim was to contribute to a better understanding of their retirement process, as well as subsidizing public policies and retirement preparation programs. This study was performed at the University of Vicosa , state of Minas Gerias, Brazil, and the sample consisted of academic and technical-administrative staff. Data collection was carried out between August, 2010 and February, 2011, using semi-structured interviews. The analysis of the significance of retirement well-being was based on the discourse analysis model established by Patrick Charaudeau. The results suggested that the factors perceived as essential for retirement well-being were health and financial security, both linked to risk factors and survival. The factors considered positive in relation to retirement well-being were: education, family relationships, health and involvement in cultural and leisure activities. Negative aspects in the transition process were a lack of post-retirement work perspectives, of financial security, of prior knowledge of retirement process and possible loss of workplace friendships, all foreseeing possible transitional difficulties. The results emphasized the importance of including family in the retirement preparation program as supported by previous research. It is also evident that there is a lack of retirement preparation program by participants of this research. In conclusion, knowledge of the key factors that contribute to retirement well-being for each professional segment can lead to a higher adhesion to the Programs and consequently overall well-being for individuals and their families.

Prevalência de sintomas osteomusculares em operadores de máquina de colheita florestal

O processo de adoecimento dos trabalhadores esta relacionado com o modo que o trabalho e realizado. A principal consequencia das inadequacoes do trabalho sao as Lesoes por Esforcos Repetitivos/Disturbios Osteomusculares Relacionados ao Trabalho. Por isso, esta pesquisa teve por objetivo identificar a prevalencia de sintomas osteomusculares em operadores de maquina de colheita florestal. A partir da utilizacao do censo de ergonomia e do questionario nordico-padrao, os dados foram obtidos em uma empresa de base florestal que realizava colheita mecanizada de madeira. Os resultados evidenciaram que a prevalencia osteomuscular em operadores era elevada, estando os sintomas relacionados com as LER/DORT. Ao termino da pesquisa, pode-se concluir que a atividade laboral dos operadores poderia estar causando efeitos negativos sobre a saude deles.

Determining anthropometric variables as a tool in the preparation of furniture and designs of interior spaces: the case of children 6 to 11 years old of Vicosa, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

The adequacy of facilities and the individual securities in their different age groups is importance to ensure greater functionality to them, allowing full development of daily activities. For this to occur more efficiently it is necessary the use of ergonomics which can ensure more comfort and safety for end users of products and spaces. The present study aimed to measure body dimensions of a representative sample of children aged 6 to 11 years old, children of graduate and pos graduate students, faculty and staff of the Federal University of Vicosa and also residents of the city of Vicosa, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, coming from different municipalities of State of Minas Gerais, to organize a database that will provide the furniture industry, anthropometric variables more appropriate to design products for both the leisure activities, and for the school sector. To realize this research we used the methodology proposed by the authors Panero and Zelnik, based on samples distributed in six age groups, and providing a measurement of 10 variables. By applying the methodology to the field was possible to compare the observed data, with the tables of the aforementioned authors. The main results revealed a significant variation of the 10 variables analyzed, and it is believed that this variation could lead to possible flaws in the designs of products that use the data from these authors. The completion of the study provided data on Vicosa considered more appropriate for the design of products and environments for the population of the study, considering age and region, of Brazil (State of Minas Gerais) and it is believed that the future may expand to the Brazilian population, with the progress of study of this nature.

Aging in Brazil and Portugal and Its Impact on the Organizational Context

Population aging is one of the main challenges the world will face until the middle of this century. So, the work world must be prepared to retain older workers, and several actions could be proposed to deal with this new scenario. However, there is a shortage of research, studies, and interventions related to the impact of aging on the organizational context. This chapter aims to analyze the theoretical and empirical production about the topic, giving emphasis to Portugal and Brazil. There is a pressuring need for retirement-related research in those countries, especially due to old workers’ permanence in the labor market. It also approaches antecedent issues to age management, such as reduced ageism, flextime and job control, workers’ upgrading, and ergonomics measures. This reflection is expected to provide inputs to further research, interventions, people management practices, and governmental policies.

Structuring of manual of orientations and technical information for laundries of industries of animal products origin

This study looked for to lift information regarding laundries inserted in industries of animal products origin, to understand the activities developed in the section and to structure a Manual of Planning and Technical Information for laundries to industries of animal products origin, with the intention of subsidizing the planning, structuring and control of this work place, because norms or regulations that supervise dont exist or aid their managers and workers as for the operation of this work place.