Although there are different theories about the adoption and implementation of technological innovation by companies, they have an organization/individual-centered approach. The aim of this study is to propose the Technology–Organization–External–Sustainability (TOES) framework, a technology adoption theory, an extension of the Technology-Organization-(business) Environment (TOE) framework, to assist companies in adopting and implementing technology through a holistic approach. Design Science Research was used to structure the TOES framework and the Delphi method for its evaluation and improvement. To examine the potential of the TOES framework, 40 maturity and readiness models found in the literature were examined, which were created to assist in Industry 4.0 implementation projects, according to their common element of analysis—their dimensions. An important finding was that the TOES framework allowed us to identify that most of these models focused predominantly on technology; therefore, they do not always allow for a general analysis of the company, nor do they consider the external competitive scenario or sustainability as relevant contexts for analysis. The theoretical and practical contribution lies in the presentation of the TOES framework that incorporates sustainability as a relevant context for analysis, expanding the theory of the adoption of technological innovation. Another theoretical contribution is to alert researchers that maturity and readiness models for Industry 4.0 implementation projects should take a more holistic approach. It is suggested to use the TOES framework in other areas of knowledge, such as medicine, engineering, technology, and science, among others, to test its potential.

A saúde é um dos setores de serviços que sofrem intensa pressão de demanda. As estruturas disponíveis no SUS e sua insuficiente capacidade de investimento têm comprometido a atenção prestada. A estruturação de PPP apresenta-se como abordagem alternativa para reduzir déficit de serviços. O estudo, baseado em metodologia analítica com o uso da tríade tese-antítese-síntese, observou a implantação de 24 PPP no Brasil com a análise de seus perfis, fatores críticos, limitações e tendências, levando em consideração a observância dos critérios técnicos dos processos, a existência de estudos epidemiológicos que os justificassem, o cumprimento das etapas legais e a participação do setor saúde e instâncias jurídicas. Conclui-se que existem quatro grupos de projetos com diferentes características de implantação e sugerem-se medidas de solução das situações que garantam a isonomia contratual.

Accelerated urbanization and climate change intensify the challenges faced by contemporary cities, especially in relation to climate disasters. This article analyzes, through a literature review, how digital technologies, including big data, sensors, and artificial intelligence, can transform risk management into resilient strategies to prevent and mitigate disasters. The study presents recent advances and gaps in the literature, discussing technological approaches that facilitate the construction of smart and prepared cities. The results highlight the importance of real-time data, integrated technological infrastructure, and community awareness as pillars of urban resilience.

Background: Infection with SARS-CoV-2, associated with severe respiratory symptoms, currently called COVID-19, represents one of the greatest health challenges of this century. Health professionals, as well as hospital workers, are the most vulnerable population for acquiring SARS-CoV-2 due to their greater proximity to sick patients, especially in specialized hospitals for the treatment of these patients. Study Design: We ran a questionnaire by all the employees of a Public Service Hospital specialised in COVID-19 treatment (1307 employees), in the municipality of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil, who presented some symptoms compatible with COVID-19 and positive results by RT-PCR, in Oropharynx Swab collection. The questionnaire collected socio-demographic information, as well as data related to the work areas where they were divided into two groups: Employees at higher risk or those who directly deal with patients (914 employees or 69.9%) and lower risk for employees in the administrative area (393 employees or 30.1%). Results: 211 (16.1%) of the Hospital’s employees had to stop their work-related activities due to presenting positive RT-PCR. There were 39 (9.9%) positives in low risk areas and 172 (18.8%) positives in employees in high risk areas. Within the latter group, Nurses, Nursing Assistants and Doctors were the most frequently infected professionals. Regarding the symptoms of professionals positively diagnosed based on RT-PCR, the most frequent symptoms were body pain (83.4%); headache (80.6%); fever (57.8%) and dry cough (53.1%). Conclusion: A high proportion of workers in COVID-19 specialized hospitals was infected by the virus, despite all the protective measures adopted, showing the high transmission capacity of this virus. Stricter individual protection measures among employees must be adopted.

Este artigo aborda a importância da Defesa Civil como um elemento estruturante para a construção da resiliência urbana em cidades inteligentes, garantindo o direito à cidade dos cidadãos. A partir de uma revisão bibliográfica, são discutidos conceitos como direito à cidade, resiliência urbana e o papel das tecnologias no fortalecimento da Defesa Civil. Além disso, explora-se como o planejamento urbano integrado à Defesa Civil pode melhorar a capacidade das cidades de responder a emergências, promovendo inclusão e segurança. O estudo conclui que a articulação entre esses fatores é essencial para o desenvolvimento sustentável e equitativo das cidades inteligentes.

Este artigo analisa a ausência do tema "defesa civil" nos planos de governo protocolados pelos candidatos eleitos nas cidades de São Sebastião, Ilhabela, Caraguatatuba, Ubatuba, Bertioga e Guarujá, municípios que foram severamente atingidos pelas chuvas de fevereiro de 2023. A pesquisa documental foi realizada com base nos dados fornecidos pelo sistema DivulgaCand, do Tribunal Superior Eleitoral, avaliando se os candidatos trataram da defesa civil de maneira completa, superficial ou se houve omissão. Os resultados indicam uma negligência preocupante no planejamento para políticas de prevenção e resposta a desastres, especialmente em regiões vulneráveis a desastres naturais. A análise evidencia a falta de prioridade dada ao tema, mesmo em áreas recentemente devastadas, levantando questões sobre a preparação futura dessas cidades para enfrentar crises climáticas.