Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina

Clinical examination findings were not associated with isometric strength or functional performance in adults with groin pain

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate whether positive clinical examination findings were associated with selected measures of lower-limb isometric strength or functional performance in physically active adults with groin pain. Methods This was a cross-sect...

A decision-support framework for building maintenance prioritization in higher education institutions

Purpose The purpose of this study is to propose a decision-support framework for building maintenance prioritization in higher education institutions (HEIs) aimed at assisting facility managers in decision-making regarding maintenance interventions. Design/methodology/approach Th...

Characterization of hops (Humulus lupulus cultivar Hallertau Magnum) grown under different doses of nitrogen fertilization in a subtropical climate

Hops are an essential ingredient in brewing, contributing to beer flavor and aroma. Brazil imports hop products such as pellets and extracts to meet domestic demand, while research on hop production under subtropical conditions remains limited. Nitrogen fertilization strongly aff...

Hybrid control with half-cycle adaptive switching rule and integral action for a Totem-Pole bridgeless rectifier

This paper proposes a hybrid control strategy for a single-phase Totem-Pole Bridgeless Rectifier (TPBR), modeled as an affine switched system combining controlled and autonomous dynamics under parametric uncertainties. The TPBR is analytically characterized as a current-dependent...

Behavior of surface contamination by Salmonella spp. on broiler carcasses during slaughter stages

Abstract Salmonella spp. is a globally relevant pathogen frequently associated with foodborne infections and poultry products. This study aimed to evaluate the occurrence and quantification of Salmonella spp. during different stages of the broiler slaughter process and to assess...

Tourism foreign direct investment as a governance tool: institutionalisation, evolution, and capital flow geographies

Tourism foreign direct investment (TFDI) has become an institutionalised instrument of international investment governance through policy frameworks, statistical standardisation and investment reporting that make cross-border tourism investment internationally comparable. Its ins...

A computer vision–based automated solution for ergonomic risk assessment using the RULA method

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) remain a major occupational health concern, requiring reliable and objective postural assessment to support prevention strategies. Although observational methods such as Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) are widely used, their manua...

Power Profile of Olympic Cross-Country Mountain Biking: Durability Matters

Abstract Inoue, A, Mateo-March, M, Protzen, G, do Carmo, EC, Lattari, E, Costa, VP, and Bezerra da Silva, E. Power profile of Olympic cross-country mountain biking: Durability matters. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2026—Power output decline may represent an important indica...

Germination Time and Temperature Modulate Bioactive Compound Accumulation in Black Rice (Oryza sativa L.) and Optimize Functional Water-Soluble Extract Production

Seed germination induces profound physiological and metabolic changes that promote the synthesis and accumulation of bioactive metabolites in cereal grains. However, the combined effects of germination time and temperature on these responses in black rice (Oryza sativa L.) remain...

Demystifying the Lean 6.0 concept: integrating Industry 6.0 technologies with lean culture for innovation

Purpose This research paper aims to examine how companies are preparing to adopt Industry 6.0 (I6.0) and Lean Culture by identifying challenges, best practices, and the maturity of their integration with Knowledge Management (KM). It proposes the concept of Lean 6.0, which integr...

A multidimensionalMuscle quality index in severe bbesity: relationships with ageing, adiposity, and functional performance

Traditional anthropometric indicators such as body mass index (BMI) may inadequately capture functional muscular impairment in obesity. To investigate a multidimensional composite muscle quality index (MQI) integrating relative strength and lower-limb functional power in adults w...

A Spiking Neural Network for Non-Invasive Glucose Estimation on Wearable Bioimpedance Biosensors, with a Multiplication-Free Neuromorphic Path

Wearable glucose monitoring demands low-power local processing, but conventional neural networks rely on energy-intensive multiply–accumulate (MAC) operations that limit battery life. This study shows that a Spiking Neural Network (SNN), built on a regression-adapted Leaky Integr...

Integrating sequencing batch hybrid membrane bioreactor with ozonation for treatment of tissue paper wastewater

Abstract This study assessed the performance of a sequencing batch hybrid membrane bioreactor (SB-HMBR) coupled with ozonation for the treatment of tissue paper wastewater. The SB-HMBR was operated for 90 d with a cycle time of 8.5 h under two aeration intensities, corresponding...

Oleogels and Related Structured-Lipid Systems as Dual-Function Ingredients in Meat Products: Saturated Fat Replacement and Bioactive Delivery

Oleogels, in which liquid oils are structured into semi-solid matrices by oleogelators, have been widely investigated as animal fat replacers in meat products, where they lower saturated fatty acid content while helping preserve texture, structure, and emulsion stability. The rep...

Integrated assessment of coastal socio-environmental vulnerability in the southwestern Colombian Caribbean

Abstract Coastal vulnerability is a critical determinant of risk in littoral systems, particularly in regions where seasonal environmental forcing intersects with persistent socioeconomic fragility. This study assesses the integrated socioeconomic and environmental vulnerability...

Eco-friendly surface modification to improve interfacial properties in natural fibre-reinforced epoxy composite

Abstract Carbon nanostructures deposited on natural fibre surfaces can modify the fibre–matrix interface and influence load-transfer behaviour in polymer composites. In this study, carbon nanotubes were deposited onto jute fibre surfaces using a high-impulse electrophoretic depos...

Role of atmospheric sulfate from industrial gypsum emissions in shaping soil solution chemistry and aluminum speciation along the soil profile

, indicating vertical redistribution driven by water fluxes. PCA identified sulfate as the primary variable governing the organization of soil solution chemistry along the soil profile. Overall, these findings demonstrate that continuous atmospheric sulfate deposition from indust...