Universidade Federal Fluminense

Mapping ESG evolution in Brazilian ports: A text-mining approach to sustainability reporting

The alignment of port sustainability governance with international maritime policy frameworks requires ports to move beyond compliance-oriented reporting towards substantive climate performance disclosure. This study investigates the evolution of ESG disclosures in Brazilian port...

Congenital Syphilis in Brazil: Municipal Antenatal Care, Primary Health Care Capacity, and Territorial Inequalities, 2015–2024

Abstract Objectives To describe spatial patterns of gestational (GS) and congenital syphilis (CS) in Brazil and assess municipal antenatal care, sociodemographic, and primary-care correlates of CS notifications after accounting for GS burden. Methods We conducted a nationwide eco...

Metal geochemistry in bottom sediments from an urbanized tropical estuary: implications for land disposal of dredged materials

Abstract The Fundão canal (RJ/Brazil) is an urbanized estuary impacted by eutrophication, metal contamination and silting, and was subjected to dredging operations to fulfill the demands of the 2016 Olympic Games. Given the scarcity of studies focused on the degradation of tropic...

Prognostic factors associated with survival in patients with colorectal cancer treated with capecitabine: A cohort study

Introduction: Colorectal cancer is a major public health problem due to its high incidence and mortality rates worldwide. Various clinical and sociodemographic characteristics are intrinsically linked to this neoplasm and can have a significant influence on both survival estimate...

Mangrove sediments as carbon sinks: a global analysis of research patterns, trends and future directions

Abstract Mangrove sediments are widely recognized as an important component of long-term carbon storage in coastal ecosystems. However, the structure, evolution, and thematic organization of the scientific literature addressing mangrove sediment carbon have not yet been clearly c...

Violating Fiscal Rules: Implications for Inflation, Expectations, and Monetary Credibility

Abstract This study investigates the impact of actual and expected fiscal rule breaches on inflation, inflation expectations, and monetary policy credibility. Using Brazilian data from January 2003 to December 2024, the findings suggest that both observed and expected fiscal rule...

Efficient heuristics for the Steiner forest problem

Abstract Let be a connected undirected graph, a set of nodes, a set of edges, , and . Given a non‐negative weight function associated with its edges, a set of terminal sets , the Steiner forest problem (SFP) consists of finding a subset of edges with the minimal cost such that al...

Factors affecting patient safety in teleconsultations for health services: a scoping review protocol.

OBJECTIVE: This review will map the factors affecting patient safety in teleconsultations for health care services. INTRODUCTION: The use of communication technologies has gained prominence in the new paradigm of health care delivery. However, despite this expansion, patient safe...

A systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis to determine the effect of primaquine dose on efficacy, tolerability and safety in uncomplicated Plasmodium vivax malaria in Latin America

Background Primaquine is widely used to prevent relapses of Plasmodium vivax malaria, but the optimal dose in Latin America is unknown. We undertook a systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis to investigate the efficacy, tolerability and safety of different pri...

Real-world outcomes of CD34⁺ mobilization and early autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recovery after daratumumab-based induction

INTRODUCTION: Daratumumab, an Anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, is now widely used in frontline induction for transplant-eligible multiple myeloma. Although highly effective, concerns remain regarding its potential impact on CD34⁺ stem cell mobilization and early outcomes after auto...

Out into the Open: Occurrence of Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing and Multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli in Mariculture and Recreational Coastal Waters

Abstract The Tricycle Protocol is a One Health initiative that involves monitoring extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-Ec), an opportunistic intestinal and extraintestinal pathogen that is recognized as critically important for the development of new an...

Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Potential of Natural Products

Natural products have historically represented an important source of bioactive molecules with applications in nutrition, health promotion, and disease management [...]

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...

Functional properties of anthocyanidin peonidin and its conjugates – a narrative review

Purpose Peonidin, an O-methylated anthocyanidin, and its conjugates are found in diverse foods and beverages and exhibit diverse functional properties supported by scientific findings. However, although the extensive literature on this subject, there is a lack of compiled informa...

Kinetic and Oxidative Stability of Oil-in-Water Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by Lysozyme-Ferulic Acid Conjugates

The demand for ingredients with natural appeal has driven the development of multifunctional natural emulsifiers. This study aimed to synthesize covalent conjugates of lysozyme (LYS) and ferulic acid (FA) via a free radical reaction and investigate their application in stabilizin...

Acute Ethanol Exposure Inhibits GABA Uptake in Embryonic Chicken Retina

Abstract GABA is the major inhibitory amino acid in the central nervous system (CNS), and its homeostasis is crucial for inhibitory/excitatory balance. Its reuptake is mediated by GABA transporters, including type 1 (GAT-1), a high-affinity GABA plasma membrane transporter. Ethan...

A transformer-based framework for device-free human activity recognition using Wi-Fi CSI

Abstract Human activity recognition (HAR) plays a pivotal role in ambient assisted living, particularly for monitoring the elderly and patients with chronic conditions. However, traditional approaches relying on wearable sensors or video cameras face significant challenges regard...

A Novel Radiographic Classification of the Proximal Tibiofibular Joint

Background and Objectives: We aim to develop a simple radiographic classification for describing the morphological inclination of the proximal tibiofibular joint (PTFJ) based on composite measurements obtained from standard anteroposterior and lateral knee radiographs, and to eva...

A lean-based method for patient journey improvement: enhancing value and performance in healthcare delivery

Purpose This research introduces a lean-based method, from the customer’s perspective, aimed at continuously improving the sequence of value and non-value stages throughout the purchase journey, named the ideal customer journey method (ICJM). Design/methodology/approach The ICJM...

Peptidomic Characterizationand Functional Propertiesof Goat and Cow Milk Kefir before and after In Vitro Digestion

Abstract Kefir is a fermented beverage produced from goat or cow milk. This study evaluated the bioactive potential and peptidomic profile of kefirs from both species before and after in vitro digestion. Peptides from undigested, gastric, and intestinal phases were characterized...