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The bioeconomy is considered one of the three main sectors with the greatest opportunities for the development of the circular economy in Brazil, who is one of the largest silk producers in the world; and sericulture is an agribusiness that contributes greatly to the bioeconomy in Brazil. Therefore, this research aimed to identify opportunities for creating value by internalizing flows in the production of silk cocoons by promoting a circular bioeconomy. To that end, a tool was used to assess the circularity of the referred system. The current circularity of the production of silk cocoons, at the farm level, is 74.19 % for material, and 0 % for energy. A range of measures are proposed, based on (i) engaging with reverse logistics practices, (ii) establishing a local agroindustrial cooperative, and (iii) building community biodigesters, which aid a potential circularity of 85.51 % (material), and 100 % (energy) at the farm level, and 98.42 % (material) and 100 % (energy), at the cooperative level. On top of increasing circular value, the proposed measures might bring environmental benefits, such as lessening environmental impacts of logistics (by valuing local resources) and replacing non-renewable energy, and social impacts, through increased quality of life for sericulturists. Economic implications need further investigation and are suggested to be addressed in future research endeavors, along with policy implications for the development of a circular bioeconomy. Furthermore, an increased circularity can also contribute to a few of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) proposed by the United Nations, such as SDGs 2, 7, 9, 11, 12 and 13.
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Qualidade de Vida , Seda , Brasil , Políticas , Nações UnidasRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The liver transplantation is used for treatment of end-stage liver disease, where the survival and liver function are markedly improved after transplantation. AIM: To evaluate and compare lung function, functional capacity and quality of life in patients submitted to liver transplantation after 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months of procedure. METHODS: Observational study with convenience groups composed by 30 patients, which had been divided in six groups (5 subjects each), in preoperative period and in the period of 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after liver transplantation. All the individuals were evaluated at the same time, verificating the measurement of the forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in one second, maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressure, distance and domains related to quality of life. RESULTS: According to the explanation, it was observed improvement in all variables in subsequent groups to the liver transplantation in periods of 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months when compared to the preoperative group. The most significant changes occurred during the maximum inspiratory pressures, the distance and physical functioning. CONCLUSIONS: The liver transplantation as an alternative treatment for advanced liver disease, gives the patients benefits in respiratory and physical-functional conditions with improvement of life quality.
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Atividades Cotidianas , Transplante de Fígado/fisiologia , Transplante de Fígado/psicologia , Qualidade de Vida , Capacidade Pulmonar Total/fisiologia , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Inquéritos e Questionários , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
RACIONAL: O transplante hepático é utilizado para o tratamento de doenças hepáticas em estado avançado, quando a sobrevida e a função hepática são aumentadas após o procedimento. OBJETIVO: Avaliar e comparar a função pulmonar, a condição funcional e a qualidade de vida de pacientes candidatos ao transplante hepático e após a realização do procedimento cirúrgico no período de 1, 3, 6, 9 e 12 meses de pós-operatório. MÉTODOS: Trabalho transversal, observacional, com amostra de conveniência, composta por 30 pacientes, divididos em seis grupos (com cinco indivíduos em cada grupo), nos seguintes tempos: pré-transplante, 1, 3, 6, 9 e 12 meses de pós-operatório. Todos os indivíduos foram avaliados em um único momento, quando foram mensurados a capacidade vital forçada, o volume expiratório forçado no primeiro segundo, as pressões inspiratória e expiratória máxima, a distância percorrida no teste de caminhada de 6 minutos e os domínios relacionados à qualidade de vida através do questionário de qualidade de vida auto-aplicativo "Short Form 36". RESULTADOS: Houve melhora em todas as variáveis ao comparar o período pré-transplante com os consecutivos meses de pós-operatório, onde a pressão inspiratória máxima, a distância percorrida e o domínio da capacidade funcional apresentaram mudanças estatisticamente significantes. CONCLUSÃO: O transplante hepático é uma alternativa para o tratamento das doenças hepáticas avançadas e proporciona aos pacientes benefícios nas condições respiratórias e funcionais, contribuindo para melhora da qualidade de vida.
BACKGROUND: The liver transpslantation is used for treatment of end-stage liver disease, where the survival and liver function are markedly improved after transplantation. AIM: To evaluate and compare lung function, functional capacity and quality of life in patients submitted to liver transplantation after 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months of procedure. METHODS: Observational study with convenience groups composed by 30 patients, which had been divided in six groups (5 subjects each), in preoperative period and in the period of 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after liver transplantation. All the individuals were evaluated at the same time, verificating the measurement of the forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in one second, maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressure, distance and domains related to quality of life. RESULTS: According to the explanation, it was observed improvement in all variables in subsequent groups to the liver transplantation in periods of 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months when compared to the preoperative group. The most significant changes occurred during the maximum inspiratory pressures, the distance and physical functioning. CONCLUSIONS: The liver transplantation as an alternative treatment for advanced liver disease, gives the patients benefits in respiratory and physical-functional conditions with improvement of life quality.