Friction ridge analysis in disaster victim identification (DVI): Brazilian case studies.

Depending on the magnitude and nature of a disaster, identifying the victims can be a complex task that requires coordinated work by disaster victim identification (DVI) teams based on pre-established protocols. Thus, the analysis of fingerprints has been presented as a method to establish, when possible, the identity of the victims during the DVI process. This study discusses the importance of this primary method of identification and the results obtained in four different disasters in which Brazilian DVI teams were involved: the Air France Flight AF447 plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean, floods and mudslides in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the LaMia Flight 2933 plane crash in Colombia, and the tailings dam collapse in Brumadinho, Brazil. Here, we also report the use of the automatic fingerprint capture and identification system, called Alethia, developed by the Federal Police of Brazil and used in the victim identification process in the two latter events mentioned above.Key pointsThis article presents four different disasters that occurred in Brazil and overseas and involved Brazilian DVI teams in the identification process, focusing on fingerprint identification (Air France Flight AF447, floods and mudslides in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, LaMia Flight 2933, and the Brumadinho tailings dam collapse).This article also describes the evolution of the DVI process in Brazil, including a description of the technology currently used by Brazilian fingerprint experts (Alethia).This article reports how the Alethia System was used in the disasters and how it optimized the human identification process when compared to traditional methods.

Intestinal parasites among employees of restaurants and cafeterias in a city of Brazil / Parásitos intestinales entre los empleados de restaurantes y cafeterías en una ciudad de Brasil

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the frequency of intestinal parasites in employees of restaurants and cafeterias located in the Commercial Center of São Mateus, Espírito Santo, one of the oldest cities of Brazil. Material and Methods Between August 2013 and February 2014, 42 fecal samples were collected and analyzed by spontaneous sedimentation method in the Clinical Analysis Laboratory of the Federal University of Espírito Santo, São Mateus Campus. Results The results were positive in 19 % of the samples. The commensal Entamoeba coli (75 %) was the most common followed by Entamoeba histolytica/dispar (37.5 %) and Giardia lamblia (12.5 %). Conclusions Implementing health education measures in the city of São Mateus is suggested by providing permanent health education, as well as conducting parasitological examinations. Such actions will contribute to the improvement of health conditions of the population.(AU)

RESUMEN Objetivo Investigar la frecuencia de parásitos intestinales en empleados de restaurantes y cafeterías ubicadas en el Centro Comercial de São Mateus, Espírito Santo, una de las ciudades más antiguas de Brasil. Materiales y Métodos Entre agosto de 2013 y febrero de 2014, 42 muestras fecales fueron recolectadas y analizadas por el método de Sedimentación Espontánea en el Laboratorio de Análisis Clínicos de la Universidad Federal de Espírito Santo, campus de São Mateus. Resultados Los resultados fueron positivos en el 19 % de las muestras, y el comensal más frecuente fue Entamoeba coli (75 %), seguido de los parásitos Entamoeba his-tolytica/dispar (37,5 %) y Giardia lamblia (12,5 %). Conclusión Se sugiere la necesidad de adoptar medidas de educación sanitaria para la ciudad de São Mateus, dando charlas permanentes sobre orientación sanitaria y realizando exámenes parasitológicos. Estas acciones contribuirán a la mejora de las condiciones de salud de la población.(AU)

Enteroparasites in vegetables marketed in an ancient Brazilian city.

OBJECTIVE: To assess contamination by enteroparasites in raw vegetables consumed in the city of São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Samples of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and parsley (Petrosolium sativum) were collected from six popular establishments, such as supermarkets and street markets. The obtained material was analyzed, after washing, by the spontaneous sedimentation method in the Clinical Analysis Laboratory of the Federal University of Espírito Santo, São Mateus Campus. RESULTS: From a total of 120 analyzed samples, 71 (59 %) had one or more parasitic contaminants. Lettuce samples had a contamination rate of 78.3 %, and parsley samples of 40 %. CONCLUSIONS: The results show that the vegetables consumed in the city had protozoa, helminths and arthropods, which points to the need for implementing hygienic-sanitary measures in production, handling and transportation of these vegetables.

Intestinal parasites among employees of restaurants and cafeterias in a city of Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the frequency of intestinal parasites in employees of restaurants and cafeterias located in the Commercial Center of São Mateus, Espírito Santo, one of the oldest cities of Brazil. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between August 2013 and February 2014, 42 fecal samples were collected and analyzed by spontaneous sedimentation method in the Clinical Analysis Laboratory of the Federal University of Espírito Santo, São Mateus Campus. RESULTS: The results were positive in 19 % of the samples. The commensal Entamoeba coli (75 %) was the most common followed by Entamoeba histolytica/dispar (37.5 %) and Giardia lamblia (12.5 %). CONCLUSIONS: Implementing health education measures in the city of São Mateus is suggested by providing permanent health education, as well as conducting parasitological examinations. Such actions will contribute to the improvement of health conditions of the population.

Verificacáo da Estrutura Fatorial da Escala de Autoconceito Profissional em Funcionários de Diferentes Empresas Brasileiras1

Os estudos sobre o autoconceito profissional ganham cada vez mais expressáo e importancia, uma vez que sua compreensáo pode contribuir para a explicado de importantes variáveis dentro e fora do contexto organizacional. No presente estudo, o objetivo foi investigar a estrutura fatorial da escala de autoconceito profissional em funcionarios de empresas brasileiras públicas e privadas. Participaram 490 trabalhadores de 16 a 68 anos, dos quais 169 pertenciam a empresas públicas e 321 a empresas privadas. Os resultados apontam que o modelo original trifatorial da escala apresentou indicadores estatísticos que justificam a sua fidedignidade e consistencia estrutural. Destaca-se entáo a confirmacáo do modelo proposto pelos autores da escala, náo somente na amostra geral de trabalhadores, mas, também, separadamente em trabalhadores de empresa publica e privada, podendo assim, observar que, nas tres amostras, os indicadores estiveram de acordo com o exigido na literatura estatística. Palavras chave: Autoconceito profissional; análise fatorial confirmatoria; contexto organizacional.

The studies on the professional self-concept are increasingly expression and importance, since their understanding may contribute to the explanation of important variables within and outside the organizational context. In the present study, the objective was to investígate the factor structure of professional self-concept scale in employees of public and prívate Brazilian companies. 490 workers participated in the study, with 16-68 years, of which 169 belonged to public enterprises and 321 private companies. The results show that the original scale of three-factor model showed statistical indicators that justify the reliability and structural consistency. There was a confirmation of the proposed model by the authors of the scale, not only in the general sample of workers, but also separately in workers of public and private, and can therefore be observed that, in the three samples, the indicators were in agreement with the requirements in the statistical literature. Keywords: Professional self concept, confirmatory factor analysis, organizational context.

Viabilidade do uso da radiaçao solar na desinfecçao da água

Foram realizados ensaios de exposiçao solar controlada de água à radiaçao solar, em testes de batelada, com o objetivo de demonstrar a viabilidade técnica do emprego da desinfecçao solar de águas para abastecimento público. Os resultados obtidos indicam ótimas condiçoes de rendimento para o caso do Distrito Federal, Brasil, confirmando os dados e conclusoes obtidas em outros estudos realizados fora do pais. Com os dados obtidos até o momento, foi possível planejar e dar continuidade aos experimentos da pesquisa sobre desinfecçao solar sendo realizada na Universidade de Brasilia com o objetivo de conhecer as variáveis e parâmetros básicos de operaçao do processo de desinfecçao solar.(AU)