Health research in microgravity:

a systematic literature mapping

Authors

  • Marcelo Krat Mendes Programa de Pós-graduação em Administração, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
  • Roger de Bem Jaeger Programa de Pós-graduação em Administração, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22480/revunifa.2024.37.638

Keywords:

Microgravity, Spaceflight, Health research, Microgravity research

Abstract

The state of microgravity, or more correctly micro weightiness, exists in an orbital vehicle in a state of free fall, i.e. without any force acting on it except for gravitational forces. This results in a stress and strain-free state, in which fluids show an altered behavior, making microgravity experiments essential for research in space science. Therefore, this study aims to identify trends and research opportunities in this field of knowledge, reducing this gap in the literature through a systematic literature mapping study. Of the studies identified in the PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Wiley Online Library databases, 242 were selected by inclusion and exclusion criteria. The journals that publish the most and their countries of origin were highlighted, especially NPJ Microgravity and the United Kingdom. It was also observed that the number of publications in this area has been growing, with its peak in the year 2021. Among the forms of study in microgravity, research on board the International Space Station and, on Earth, through hindlimb unloading stands out. The health areas with the highest number of research are musculoskeletal health and cell biology. Through this research, those interested in the topic may have a first contact or deepen and update their knowledge, in addition to using the open results to carry out other in-depth studies through a systematic literature review.

Author Biographies

Marcelo Krat Mendes, Programa de Pós-graduação em Administração, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil

PhD student in Administration at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), in the area of Innovation, Science and Technology and master by the PPG Information Technologies and Health Management, at the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), has already acted as Innovation and Technology Manager in the Inova RS Program, of the Secretariat of Innovation, Science and Technology of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Researcher of the Research Group in Strategy and Innovation (GPEI/UFRGS). Provides voluntary mentoring for Startups of the Acceleration Program of the UFRGS School of Administration (AcelerEA). Specialization in Innovation Processes by FEEVALE in progress. Bachelor in Health Management by UFCSPA.

Roger de Bem Jaeger, Programa de Pós-graduação em Administração, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil

PhD student in Administration, in the area of Innovation, Technology and Sustainability (PPGA/UFRGS). Master in Administration, in the area of Organizational Studies (PPGA/UFRGS). Specialist in Forensic and Audit (NECON/UFRGS). Graduated in Business Administration (FAPA). Federal Public Servant - Administrator at the Pro-rectory of Planning and Administration of UFRGS, where he holds the position of Director of the Division of Monitoring of Projects and Agreements. Acts as a guest professor in postgraduate courses lato sensu, in disciplines of in company projects and as a guiding professor of course conclusion works (TCC). Researcher of the Research Group in Strategy and Innovation (GPEI/UFRGS). Mentor of Startups of the Acceleration Program of the School of Administration of UFRGS (AcelerEA). Researcher member of the research projects entitled (i) Analysis of the formation of organizational strategies in the Latin American context and (ii) The main resources of startups and how to manage them: a Brazil-France study. Main Research Lines: Strategy, Innovation, Innovation Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Support, Startup and Public Management.

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MENDES, M. K.; JAEGER, R. de B. Health research in microgravity:: a systematic literature mapping. The Journal of the University of the Air Force , Rio de Janeiro, v. 37, p. 1–20, 2024. DOI: 10.22480/revunifa.2024.37.638. Disponível em: https://revistaeletronica.fab.mil.br/index.php/reunifa/article/view/638. Acesso em: 7 jul. 2024.

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