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RESUMO Este artigo examina os processos de ajuste inflacionário na Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Equador, Peru e Uruguai com técnicas de estimação variantes no tempo para determinar a relação entre a inércia inflacionária ou os efeitos de retroalimentação da inflação passada para a atual e o grau de indexação dos salários e taxas de câmbio às taxas de inflação passadas. Os resultados mostram que as reduções no grau de vinculação da taxa de câmbio à inflação passada não foram particularmente úteis em economias maiores ou relativamente mais diversificadas (como Argentina, Brasil ou Chile), enquanto reduções nas vinculações salariais às taxas de inflação passadas tiveram forte impacto. mas efeitos de curta duração.

Objective. To evaluate whether use of a culturally adapted mobile application (app) for adolescents with type 1 diabetes is associated with improved metabolic control. Methods. The Dominican Republic’s National Institute of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Nutrition and the Learning to Live clinic recruited 23 pediatric participants for the study. Blood tests were performed before and after use of the app for a period of 3 months. Based on the user profile, participants were encouraged to use the app’s bolus insulin calculator after each meal. The app included a list of regionally and culturally specific foods, color-coded to indicate a high glycemic index (GI) as red; medium GI as yellow; and low GI as green. The color-coding was designed to assist participants in making healthier eating choices. Results. There were statistically significant improvements in lipid profile. Mean high-density lipoprotein values rose to acceptable levels, while low-density lipoproteins and triglyceride levels fell to the recommended values. The overall quality of life increased, although glycated hemoglobin levels showed no statistically significant changes. Conclusion. The findings of this study suggest that using this culturally tailored app can help young patients with type 1 diabetes to improve metabolic health.

Em estreita e profícua interlocução com a Educação, a Psicologia Escolar e Educacional tem adentrado o campo do Ensino Superior, notadamente neste século. Neste artigo apresentamos uma proposta de Estágio em Psicologia Escolar, com a participação de estagiárias/os dos cursos de graduação em Pedagogia e Psicologia de uma universidade pública. O projeto, intitulado de EsperançArte, é voltado a ingressantes e propõe encontros permeados pela Arte, em que se discute a entrada na Universidade, a vida universitária, o compromisso social da profissão e outras temáticas relacionadas a esse momento. Fundamentado na Psicologia Histórico-Cultural e na Psicologia Escolar em uma vertente crítica, essa proposta mostra-se como uma alternativa para o enfrentamento à evasão, a atenção e o cuidado com a permanência e a conclusão do curso, considerando-se as condições de alienação e as contradições postas pela sociedade capitalista e vivenciadas pelas/os universitárias/os em seu cotidiano.

A discinesia ciliar primária é uma síndrome autossómica recessiva, de clínica muito variável. Se associada a situs inversus, sinusite crónica e bronquiectasias, denomina-se Síndrome de Kartagener. A sua clínica pode ser muito variável e inespecífica, incluindo dificuldade respiratória neonatal. Descrevemos um caso de Síndrome de Kartagener num bebé de um ano, que se manifestou aos seis dias com dificuldade respiratória, de agravamento progressivo. Este caso representa o paradigma da importância da atuação do Médico de Família, na valorização dos sinais e sintomas, que permitiu o diagnóstico precoce de uma síndrome pouco prevalente.

In this work we report four new host plants of carambola fruit fly [Bactrocera carambolae Drew & Hancock, 1994 (Diptera: Tephritidae)] in Brazil from sampling carried out in four municipalities in the state of Amapá. We also report new host record for Anastrepha bahiensis Lima, 1937 and Anastrepha striata Schiner, 1868 (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Brazil.

The focus of this manuscript is to present the extension project “(Re)thinking the (in)differences: the deconstructions and resistance to transversal themes in the teaching of Natural Sciences”, as well as analyzing its potential when working with continued training work by teachers, promoting debate, discussion, and reflection on the use of contemporary cross-cutting themes in chemistry and science classes. It was also intended to stimulate class planning, the production of strategies and teaching material by educators motivated by the need to reform thinking and regenerate teaching, considering social themes that seek the empowerment of groups placed on the margins of the education system, so that they undertake training that is a collective achievement and built with social discussions.

Introducción y objetivos: El sistema de Tandilia (Buenos Aires, Argentina) es un refugio fundamental para una biota altamente diversa frente a la variabilidad climática durante el Cenozoico medio-tardío, especialmente para helechos y licofitas de la flora pampeana. La geología y cercanía al mar del sudeste del sistema de Tandilia plantean interrogantes sobre la composición y afinidades biogeográficas de helechos y licofitas. Ante la transformación antrópica del paisaje urge inventariar las especies y los microambientes en los que se desarrollan. Este trabajo presenta un inventario de la riqueza y frecuencia de helechos y licofitas del sudeste de Tandilia asociado a diferentes microambientes serranos, su afinidad biogeográfica y una clave dicotómica para el área. M&M: Se realizaron colectas entre 2006-2024 en sierras de los Partidos de Balcarce y General Pueyrredon y se comparó estos registros con los de la flora de helechos y licofitas de Ventania y Tandilia. Resultados: El sudeste de Tandilia registra el 51% de los helechos y licofitos reportados para el Sistema de Tandilia. Se observó un incremento de elementos austro-brasileños y una disminución de austral-antárticos vinculado a aspectos latitudinales y biogeográficos. Se determinaron adaptaciones que les permiten desarrollarse en un gradiente de disponibilidad hídrica asociado a diferentes microambientes. Ocho especies fueron catalogadas como raras debido a su baja frecuencia. Conclusiones: Los resultados muestran la necesidad planificar áreas de conservación de la flora de helechos y licofitas del sistema serrano de Tandilia.

Introducción y objetivos: El estatus de la presencia de hongos micorrícicos arbusculares (HMA) en licofitas y helechos se ha analizado en un 11 %. El objetivo de este trabajo es caracterizar y cuantificar la colonización de los HMA y caracterizar endófitos septados en raíces de las Thelypteridaceae: Amauropelta jujuyensis, A. nubicola y Pelazoneuron patens. M&M: Se recolectaron 10 individuos por especie en agosto del 2022. La colonización se estimó utilizando técnicas y tinción convencionales. Resultados: Las raíces de Amauropelta jujuyensis, A. nubicola y Pelazoneuron patens presentaron HMA de tipo morfológico Arum y Paris, simultáneamente. La colonización hifal no mostró diferencia significativa entre las especies, la arbuscular evidenció un porcentaje significativo mayor en A. jujuyensis y la vesicular fue mayor en A. nubicola. Además, se evidenciaron endófitos septados en las especies analizadas del género Amauropelta. Conclusiones: Se evidencia, por primera vez en ambientes riparios de las Yungas, la asociación de los HMA y otros endófitos fúngicos con Amauropelta jujuyensis, A. nubicola y Pelazoneuron patens. Se demuestra en estas la coexistencia de los tipos morfológicos Arum y Paris.

Introducción y objetivos: Las Sierras Pampeanas Centrales de Argentina constituyen el cuarto centro de diversidad de licofitas y helechos del Cono Sur, donde habitan representantes de cuatro familias de Licofitas: Huperziaceae, Lycopodiaceae, Isoetaceae y Selaginellaceae. El objetivo de este trabajo es aportar datos sobre la morfología de las esporas observadas con microscopios óptico y electrónico de barrido como contribución a la taxonomía y conservación. M&M: El material fue analizado sin tratamiento químico previo y se obtuvieron registros fotográficos con ambos equipos de observación. Resultados: Se presentan las características diagnósticas de la morfología de las esporas. Las Huperziaceae y Lycopodiaceae son isosporadas con esporas triletes. Huperziaceae presenta esporas foveoladas o fosuladas, mientras que en las Lycopodiaceae las esporas son reticuladas, escabradas y baculadas. En Isoetes hieronymi (heterosporada), las microsporas son monoletes con ornamentación equinada, en tanto que las megasporas son triletes, con ornamentación reticulada. Las Selaginellaceae, todas heterosporadas, producen microsporas y megasporas triletes, ambas con ornamentación variada. Conclusiones: Las características de las esporas aportan información relevante para estudios florísticos regionales así como para asignaciones taxonómicas, tanto de la flora actual como de registros fósiles. También, para estudios de la composición de los bancos de esporas del suelo como herramienta para la conservación de la biodiversidad florística local

Background and aims: Ferns are sensitive to environmental changes, inhabiting ecosystems susceptible to degradation. Spore banks and in vitro spore culture are useful tools employed in their conservation. The objective was to test the ability of the spores to germinate after being stored in a freezer and to develop gametophytes and sporophytes, in native fern species of genera Amauropelta, Blechnum and Physematium. M&M: Spores of A. argentina, B. auriculatum and P. montevidensis were stored at -20 ºC in dry conditions for 6 and 12 months. They were sown in vitro in Dyer liquid medium and incubated in a growth chamber. The means of germination percentages were calculated and a one-way Student’s t-test was employed. Gametophyte and sporophyte development was registered under light and stereoscopic microscopes. Results: Depending on the species, statistical differences were recorded in germination percentages (viability) between both storage periods. The spores of A. argentina kept in freezer for 12 months completely lost viability. In B. auriculatum, viability decreased over time, and in P. montevidensis it remained constant. Gametophytes and sporophytes developed in all cultures; except in A. argentina spores, with 12 months in freezer. Conclusions: The viability of the spores under dry storage at low temperature could be conditioned by the ecological requirements of the species. Protocols used for spore storage and culture allowed obtaining gametophytes and sporophytes in trials.

The detection of ionising radiation in materials from the decommissioning of a dicalcium phosphate plant meant that this whole operation had to be overhauled in terms of radiological protection and safety. Thus, an operations plan was drawn up that included: initial training for all workers involved, measurements of dose rates and a set of analyses by gamma and alpha spectrometry. Samples of "dry sludge" and debris were analysed for the identification and quantification of the radionuclides present, samples of workers' urine were analysed for the detection of any internal contamination, samples of washing water and air filters were analysed for the detection and control of any radioactive atmospheric contamination. In addition, individual dosimeters were distributed to workers. The extent of contamination was identified and the areas where higher values were detected were properly marked. From the results obtained (radiation dose rates and activity concentrations), it was possible to establish categories and separate the contaminated materials according to their physical characteristics. After the plant decommissioning, the resulting waste with dose rates higher than the effective dose limits for the public was packed in big bags. These bags were divided in 3 groups according to the external radiation dose rates at contact. This segregation allowed the competent authority to release a significant number of big bags from regulatory control. The remaining big bags are stored in two metal containers subject to regular radiological monitoring. The objective of this work is the presentation of a factual article where the methodology implemented to deal with this situation, which had never occurred in Portugal, is described, having only the Portuguese legislation as a reference.

The exacerbated increase in the use of ionizing radiation to obtain images, and the risks and standards that exist to preserve the health of those who use it, are not properly taken into account when carrying out radiodiagnostic examinations. The professionals who work in these environments play a decisive role in the performance of their numerous activities within radiodiagnostic services, bearing in mind that any dose of radiation is associated with a probability of biological effects occurring, no matter how low that dose may be. Thus, the aim of building a software program was to optimize the work of the multiprofessional and interdisciplinary team in radiodiagnostic services, in the management of radiological protection. This is a methodological and quasi-experimental study carried out in a university hospital in southern Brazil, intentionally chosen because it has a Radiological Protection Committee. This research design was adopted for the development of technological production, in this case software for managing radiological protection. The study was carried out in the radiological protection sector of the radiology department of a university hospital in southern Brazil. The results showed that the software, called SisPRad - Management System for Radiological Protection, is a tool that helps the service's multi-professional and interdisciplinary team in terms of managing radiological protection. Finally, it aims to ensure the safety of professionals working in the service and its users, as well as reducing repetition of activities at management level, and can be adapted for other institutions. The computer registration number 512019002125-8 was obtained from the National Institute of Industrial Property for the first version of the software and the registration number 512023003116-0 for its second version.

The history of the discovery, use, and development of dyes is closely linked to the history of humanity itself. Among the first records of human civilization are cave paintings made from, e.g., fruits, plants, minerals, and insects. Over the centuries, using different techniques, colors have been given to all types of materials and products, from clothing to food. The chemicals responsible for colors are dyes - a vast collection of molecules of the most varied compositions, but which have in common the absorption of light within the visible window of the electromagnetic spectrum. This article aims not only to review the properties of some classes of natural dyes, their origins, and their applications but also to describe the various computational chemistry methods involved in designing new bio-inspired molecules.

Resumo Fundamento: A Cardiomiopatia Chagásica Crônica (CCC) é causada por um processo inflamatório induzido pelo Trypanosoma cruzi, que leva à miocardite com fibrose reativa e reparativa. A CCC progride com alterações de perfusão miocárdica e eventos histopatológicos que afetam a Aptidão Cardiorrespiratória (ACR). Objetivos: Avaliamos os efeitos do Treinamento Físico Aeróbico (TFA) na perfusão miocárdica e nos comprometimentos morfológicos e funcionais relacionados à inflamação e fibrose em hamsters sírios com CCC. Como objetivo secundário, analisamos as áreas de secção transversa do músculo esquelético. Métodos: Hamsters com CCC e seus respectivos controles foram divididos em quatro grupos: CCC sedentário, CCC-TFA, controle sedentário e controle TFA. Sete meses após a infecção, os animais foram submetidos à ecocardiografia, à cintilografia de perfusão miocárdica e ao teste de esforço cardiopulmonar. TFA de intensidade moderada foi realizado durante cinquenta minutos, cinco vezes por semana, por oito semanas. Posteriormente, os animais foram reavaliados. A análise histopatológica foi realizada após os procedimentos acima mencionados. O nível de significância foi estabelecido em 5% em todas as análises (p

This study offers a comparative analysis of liberation in Buddhism, focusing on Nirvana, and salvation in Christianity, emphasizing redemption. It explores how Buddhism and Christianity address the fundamental human quest for spiritual fulfillment. The analysis reveals that Buddhism views Nirvana as the cessation of suffering through the extinction of desires and ignorance, rather than simply a state of bliss. Christianity, on the other hand, presents redemption as a transformative process involving faith, repentance, and spiritual rebirth, rather than solely relying on divine grace. The study highlights that while Buddhism emphasizes personal effort through ethical conduct and meditation, Christianity combines divine grace with personal commitment and adherence to Christ’s teachings. By emphasizing the nuanced interplay of personal effort and spiritual guidance in both traditions, the study provides a more balanced understanding of how each religion addresses the quest for liberation and salvation.

ABSTRACT Wheel slipping and fuel consumption are variables influenced by tire pressure, speed, ballasting, and soil surface. Once the tractor is present in all agricultural operations, knowledge of these variables is essential to achieving the most operational efficiency. This study aimed to develop an embedded system to collect data and show tractor slipping and fuel consumption in real-time via smartphone. The system was developed using prototyping platforms and validated through randomized field tests under four speeds and two terrain conditions. Three methods for determining slippage under different conditions were compared. The developed embedded system determined an agricultural tractor's slipping and fuel consumption conditions. The slip and fuel consumption rates varied depending on the type of rolling surface (ground preparations) and the tractor's operating speeds. Conventional tillage surface increased fuel demand by 6% and slippage by 17% compared to no-till rates. The proposed embedded system found similar results and could present the slipping values in the developed Android to real-time operation compared to a conventional method. This application shows both slipping and fuel consumption values over time on graphs, which can be very useful during machine operation, helping to define better configuration and reduce environmental impacts.

Studying in a university is one of the most difficult stages in an individual’s professional and personal development. During this stage, the individual experiences myriads of challenges including environmental challenges, financial constraints, mental problems and physical stress. The study is conducted to determine the physical, mental, financial and environmental challenges by the students in the University. The population of the study were 1,199 students’ university students at a higher education institution from the Philippines. The demographic profile questionnaire was initially utilized. After which, the respondents were asked to identify their challenges using a researcher-developed survey questionnaire. The hopelessness questionnaire used in the study was extracted from a standardized compendium of assessment tools. The respondents' profiles show that the majority were female and were not beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Majority were full time students and many of them came from a family with monthly income less than P12,082.00. Students were found to have high levels of physical challenges and exhaustion at school, were moderately mentally challenged, and have moderate level of financial and environmental challenges. They have a moderate level of financial challenges and moderate level of environmental challenges. Kendall's Tau-B indicated no relationship between the profile of the respondents and the challenges they experienced. Students profile (p-value) in terms of sex, 4Ps, employment status and monthly financial income, respectively for the following challenges experienced: Physical= 0.239; 0.749; 0.462; 0.992, respectively; Mental= 0.878; 0.800; 0.680; 0.576, respectively; Financial= 0.519; 0.323; 0.166; 0.067, respectively; and Environmental = 0.776; 0.492; 0.661; 0.449, respectively. The results of the hopelessness questionnaire indicate that the majority of the students manifested a moderate level of hopelessness. It can be concluded that the physical, mental, environmental and financial challenges of students experienced by students have no relationship with their sociodemographic status but these challenges moderately affected their hope. The data on this present study suggested a need for an intervention to facilitate the struggles of the students in the academe and help them strive to finish their chosen degree.

Resumo Fundamento Não existem estudos randomizados comparando a manutenção do ritmo sinusal após ablação por cateter (AC) em relação ao tratamento com fármacos antiarrítmicos (AA) em pacientes idosos portadores fibrilação atrial (FA) paroxística. Objetivos Comparar os resultados clínicos do isolamento das veias pulmonares (VPs) com o cateter PVAC Gold de segunda geração com o uso de AA em idosos com FA paroxística sintomática, recorrente, apesar do uso de fármacos AA. Métodos Sessenta pacientes com FA paroxística ≥ 65 anos e sem cardiopatias estruturais foram randomizados para duas formas de tratamento: grupo 1: AC e grupo 2: AA. O desfecho primário foi a taxa livre de recorrência de FA após pelo menos um ano de seguimento. Os desfechos secundários foram: progressão para formas persistentes de FA, impacto na qualidade de vida (QVFA) e complicações. O nível de significância adotado na análise estatística foi de 5% (p

Os radicais livres, dentre os quais as EROs e as ERNs, são espécies reativas envolvidas no início de reações como a peroxidação, que no sistema biológico pode dar início ao desenvolvimento de diversos processos patológicos. Para conter o avanço da cadeia oxidativa iniciada pelos radicais livres e minimizar os seus efeitos deletérios ao organismo, algumas substâncias antioxidantes como compostos fenólicos, dentre os quais os ácidos fenólicos, podem ser encontrados em diversas fontes vegetais. As frutas são uma boa fonte de compostos antioxidantes, e a romã (Punica granatum, L.) apresenta expressiva quantidade de compostos fenólicos. Os objetivos deste trabalho foram identiï¬ car os principais ácidos fenólicos, presentes na fruta (polpa e sementes), através de cromatograï¬ a gasosa, a avaliação da capacidade antioxidante, utilizando dois métodos: o de co-oxidação de substratos (β- caroteno e ácido linoléico) e o da redução do radical 1,1- diphenyl- 2- picryl- hydrazyl (DPPH•). Ainda, foi veriï¬ cado o efeito da fração de ácidos fenólicos livres da polpa da romã (AFLp) sobre a proliferação e viabilidade em cultura de células MDCK. Pôde-se veriï¬ car que a fração AFLp apresentou o maior conteúdo de compostos redutores (1.399,02μg/mL) enquanto que a de ácidos fenólicos ligados a compostos solúveis apresentou o maior conteúdo (770,58 μg/mL) nas sementes (AFESs). Todas as frações de ácidos fenólicos apresentaram resultados signiï¬ cativamente (p

En este trabajo se describe el proceso de aplicación de un diseño para la enseñanza de la distribución binomial el cual incorpora el uso del software Fhatom. En la experiencia participaron 35 estudiantes chilenos de 3º curso de Educación Media (15 a 18 años). El diseño de enseñanza considera representaciones como la manipulativa, computacional y algebraica, además se recogen algunas de las recomendaciones del proyecto GAISE. Se plantea una tarea con un contexto cercano para los estudiantes y que su solución implica la generación de distribuciones muestrales. A partir de esta información se proponen diversas cuestiones que permiten conjeturar sobre el concepto y características de la distribución binomial que posteriormente son formalizadas. Los estudiantes a través del desarrollo de la propuesta de enseñanza pudieron comprender algunos conceptos de la distribución binomial.

Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune blistering disease and results from autoantibodies against hemidesmosomal proteins of the basement membrane. Occurrence of BP in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has already been described. We report an exuberant case of BP in a HIV carrier aiming to emphasize the difficulty of treating this entity in this population.

The condition of pastures during the wet-dry transition period reduces livestock production since there is an increase in dead material and a reduction in green tissues. This study evaluated the influence of grazing management strategies on the structure of the forage canopy during the wet-dry transition period. The pastures were composed of Aruana guineagrass (Megathyrsus maximum Syn. Panicum maximum cv. Aruana) and three legumes: Macrotyloma (Macrotyloma axillare), Calopo (Calopogoinum mucunoides), and Stylo (Stylosanthes macrocephala + Stylosanthes capitata). The treatments corresponded to four forage canopy heights (15, 30, 45, and 60 cm), and the grazing management strategies involved steady or variable stocking rates with sheep. The experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design with four replications totaling 16 experimental units (paddocks). The masses of grass leaf blades and stems were higher at heights of 45 and 60 cm (P = 0.002), while the proportion of dead material was smaller in these than in the short pastures (15 and 30 cm) (P = 0.0497). There was an increase in the proportion of dead material over the dry-water transition period. The presence of grass and legume leaves was higher in the upper stratum of tall pastures (45 and 60 cm) and the proportion of legumes did not differ between grazing management strategies (P > 0.05). These strategies were represented by canopy heights of 45 to 60 cm and showed more leaf mass, less dead material, and better pasture structure, so these parameters can be used during the wet-dry transition period.

Objetivo: El objetivo del estudio es identificar los determinantes sociales en relación a la prevalencia del cribado del cáncer de cuello de útero entre las mujeres de 35 a 44 años en Haití. Métodos: Utilizamos los datos de la Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud de Haití para identificar los determinantes sociales relativos al cribado del cáncer cervicouterino en Haití entre las mujeres de 35 a 64 años. Resultados: Se encontró que el nivel de educación superior y la riqueza del hogar se asociaron significativamente con el tamizaje de cáncer cervicouterino: educación superior (AOR = 4.94; IC: 2.46-9.89) y educación secundaria (AOR = 2.28; IC: 1.44-3.61); "muy rico" (AOR = 8.15; IC: 3.97-16.72), "rico" (AOR = 4.38; IC: 2.23-8.59) y “clase media" (AOR = 2.90; IC: 1.53-5.49). Conclusiones: Los esfuerzos para promover el cribado del cáncer de cuello uterino deben dar prioridad a los grupos desfavorecidos para abordar las disparidades de salud, fortalecer el acceso al cribado y proporcionar una atención óptima.

This work aimed to characterize coproducts from extra virgin olive oil extraction, its chemical composition and nutritive value of two olive cultivars (Arbequina and Koroneiki) in industries in Brazil Southern region. Sampling from cultivar Arbequina was done at two moments (time 0 and 48h post processing) and from cultivar Koroneiki, only at time zero was sampled. The composition of the two cultivars was different, as expected. Higher levels of carbohydrates (CHO) and lower levels of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) contributed to improve in situ degradability (61.0 vs 43.5% ) of Koroneiki cultivar. Both co-products obtained on the day of processing showed high levels of lignin, which led to a lower level of in situ degradability of the NDF (21.1%). High levels of EE (19.4% DM), total phenols (FT; 1.8% DM), total tannins (TT; 1.11% DM) and TDN (72.7% DM) were also observed. These results demonstrate that the byproduct represents a potential source of lipids and phenolic compounds that can be used to adjust diets as well as the aggregation of functional molecules in meat and milk products. The care in obtaining and preserving the product is important because the material obtained 48 hours after the processing showed losses in the contents of CHO, CNF, FT and TT, which can impair its nutritional value and the potential of use.

This paper targets the quality of tifton bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) and alfalfa (Medicago sativa) hays in isoproteic and isoenergetic diets on horse body biometrics. Six equines, between 6.5±0.5 years old and with an mean body weight of 354±50kg, were used in this study. The treatments consisted of six diets and the experimental delineation was the Latin square (6x6). The diet’s forage was composed by a combination of hays, in a factorial scheme (2x3), with two forages (tifton bermudagrass and alfalfa) and three types of hay (A, B and C). There was a significant effect in the variables body weight, abdominal girth, fecal water content, and fecal production for the forage type. Greater digestibility coefficient of dietary dry matter values were identified in the diets composed by type A and B alfalfa hay (64.71±2.38% and 63.45±2.41%, respectively), that have significantly surpassed (P = 0.0061) the results obtained for the type C hay diets. It was possible to conclude that the alfalfa hay provided a reduction in the horse’s body weight and thoracic perimeter, what can be explained by the greater verified digestibility, as well as the lesser fecal water retention with the diets containing only the legume.

Presenteeism is a phenomenon about which a gap has been identified regarding its effects on productivity or worker well-being in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This research analyzes the effects of presenteeism on workers' productivity and mental health, and the moderating-mediating role of mental health in the relationship between presenteeism and productivity. Based on the literature, a model was developed to verify the proposed relationships. To test it, data was collected through an online questionnaire applied to 308 participants who had experienced any health problem during the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed model was analyzed using structural equation modeling with partial least squares (PLS) estimation. The evidence indicates the positive effects of presenteeism on workers' productivity and mental health. It also shows the nodal role of employees' mental health in their work performance when they decide to work whilst sick. As a mediating role, the impacts of presenteeism on productivity are high, both with a focus on completing work and avoiding distraction. In the moderating role, the relationship between presenteeism focused on work completion and productivity is weakened.

Introdução: A utilização de rotulagem nutricional simplificada é uma ferramenta fundamental para ajudar o consumidor na escolha de alimentos saudáveis. A utilização do Nutri-Score, um sistema de rotulagem europeu, na rotulagem frontal dos produtos alimentares tem aumentado e a evidência científica demonstra que é facilmente compreendido pelos consumidores, associando-se a escolhas alimentares mais saudáveis. Objetivos: Relacionar a classificação Nutri-score atribuída a bolachas comercializadas em Portugal com o perfil nutricional avaliado através do descodificador de rótulos da Direção-Geral da Saúde (DGS). Material e Métodos: Realizou-se um estudo transversal. A recolha de informação foi efetuada através dos websites de grandes superfícies comerciais (Auchan, Carrefour, Intermaché, Continente, Aldi, Macro, Lidl, Pingo Doce, Elerclerc e Celeiro). Identificaram-se 86 bolachas classificadas com a rotulagem Nutri-Score, comercializadas em Portugal. A informação nutricional (açúcares, lípidos, incluindo saturados e sal) por 100g de produto foi recolhida do mesmo modo, nos websites das cadeias de distribuição, entre outubro de 2022 a março de 2023. O perfil nutricional das bolachas foi avaliado recorrendo-se ao descodificador de rótulos da DGS. Resultados: Identificaram-se 86 bolachas com classificação Nutri-Score: 10 bolachas com classificação A, 11 com classificação B, 15 com classificação C, 29 com classificação D e 21 com classificação E. Analisando o perfil nutricional, através do descodificador de rótulos, das bolachas com classificação A verifica-se que 70% tem um nível baixo (verde) de sal e açúcares, porém, o teor de lípidos encontra-se no valor médio (amarelo) em 70% das bolachas e 10% tem mesmo um valor considerado elevado (vermelho). Relativamente às bolachas com classificação B observa-se que 100% dos produtos tem um baixo teor de sal e açúcares, 55% tem um valor médio de ácidos gordos saturados, 73% tem um valor médio de lípidos e 18% destas bolachas tem um teor elevado de lípidos. Conclusões: Globalmente, os resultados suportam uma relação entre o perfil nutricional avaliado pelo Nutri-Score e pelo descodificador de rótulos da DGS. Contudo, 10 e 18% das bolachas com Nutri-Score A e B, respetivamente, apresentam ainda elevados teores de lípidos. Os resultados sugerem a necessidade de promover a contínua literacia alimentar dos consumidores.

The aim of this research was to evaluate the performance and carcass characteristics of immunocastrated cattle, in comparison to castrated and non-castrated cattle supplemented on pasture. 36 bovines were used, distributed in a completely randomized design, in 3 treatments: non-castrated animals (ANC), animals castrated late by the surgical method (ACC) and immunocastrated animals (AIC), with 12 replicates each. Immunocastration was performed following the protocol of two doses of the immunocastrating vaccine, with an interval of 60 days, promoting a castrated effect of 120 days. The animals were kept on mixed pasture in an extensive rearing system using rotational grazing, they received mineral supplement in the first 3 months and specific feed for the fattening season in the subsequent 3 months, according to the property’s standards. The total experimental period was 180 days. Data were hidden from the normality test, analysis of variance and mean comparisons were performed using the Tukey test, except for the variable degree of finishing, which was maintained at the chi-square test, at 5%. Average daily weight and total weight gains, hot and cold carcass weights and hot and cold carcass yield did not show statistical differences (P>0.05) for animals submitted to different treatments. However, the cooling loss was lower in immunocastrated animals (P0.05) were verified for the animals submitted to different treatments. Final carcass pH was higher (P0.05) from non-castrated animals. Immunocastrated animals, in a grazing system receiving supplementation, showed similar gains in weight and carcass weight in relation to non-castrated and surgically castrated animals, however, with lower losses to carcass cooling.

Displaced people from Afghanistan comprise the largest protracted refugee population in Asia and the second-largest refugee population in the world. For nearly 40 years, most Afghan refugees have been received in neighboring Iran and Pakistan. In Iran, they have been provided with such provisions as healthcare, education, housing, employment, food, visas, and continuing residence. However, many Afghan refugees face significant barriers in accessing services, particularly when it comes to undocumented persons. This study identifies the factors affecting homelessness among refugees, drawing on interviews with eight Afghan men. We explore a four key elements (4Es) construct for supporting the empowerment of refugee people in Iran through education, employment, economic, and emotional support. The study argues that the 4Es approach can alleviate homelessness among refugees.

Hacia finales del Holoceno tardío, el delta del Paraná estuvo habitado por diferentes grupos poblacionales, entre ellos los conocidos como “Guaraníes”. En los diversos contextos arqueológicos del área raramente se recuperan objetos metálicos; por lo que estudiar los casos en los que están presentes permite discutir procesos de poblamiento y ocupación del área. Este trabajo se ocupa particularmente del análisis de las piezas recuperadas en el sitio Arroyo Fredes, datado entre 1262 y 1642 AD. Nuestro objetivo es evaluar a través del análisis morfológico y composicional de las piezas su posible vinculación con dos centros metalúrgicos que habrían estado disponibles al momento de ocupación del sitio: la esfera hispánica y el Noroeste argentino. En dos casos, la lámina y el disco, la composición de cobre puro permite establecer una conexión con las poblaciones locales. En el tercero, el alfiler o topu, los resultados no son concluyentes. Los datos, en definitiva, muestran la complejidad del proceso de ocupación del área momentos antes de la ocupación europea.

Se utilizaron hipervínculos de Google Scholar para medir el posicionamiento de algunos centros urbanos de Argentina, Brasil, Chile y México. Los volúmenes de hipervínculos se comparan en español, portugués e inglés para discernir diferencias con respecto al idioma de búsqueda. Surgen dos hallazgos: primero, que cada país tiene una ciudad dominante, a la que la mayoría de las demás en el país están vinculadas; segundo, que hay ciudades claramente centrales, semiperiféricas y periféricas. Esta investigación sienta bases para exploraciones sobre las economías de conocimiento y de la información en éstos y otros países.

La consolidación de las redes sociales como fuente de noticias y canal de información en la práctica periodística profesional está cada vez más presente en la investigación de la comunicación de crisis. Este artículo entra en la sala de redacción para entrevistar a aquellos periodistas encargados de la cobertura y gestión de la información de emergencias públicas de alto perfil sobre cómo emplean las redes sociales en sus rutinas de producción de noticias. Los resultados revelan un consenso generalizado sobre las consecuencias positivas de esta tendencia como la interacción del usuario o la disponibilidad de la fuente, la señalización de aspectos más negativos como la aceleración, la intoxicación o la proliferación de “noticias” sin filtrar y la existencia de problemas profesionales que aún están por abordarse, como el mantenimiento de ciertos límites en cuanto al acceso a la información entre periodistas y ciudadanos en escenarios de crisis de comunicación. Palabras clave: Comunicación de crisis; emergencias,

ABSTRACT Canine malignant mammary neoplasms (CMMN) exhibit behavioral variability with the patient survival time depending on several prognostic factors. In the present study, 134 CMMN were selected and different immunophenotypes and their associations with clinical and pathological parameters were identified. The tumors were classified as follows: 46% of luminal B HER2-, 34% of luminal A, 13% of triple-negative, and 7% of luminal B HER2+. Shorter specific survival time were associated with larger tumor sizes (>3.0 cm, HR=1.94; P=0.0209), lymph node metastasis or distant metastasis (HR= 2.82; P

ABSTRACT Seven forelimb hooves from healthy horses were submitted to regular trimming and fourteen days later, submitted to toe trimming. Toe angle and length, lateral and medial heels, frog and sole length and width, distal, proximal, and metacarpal phalangeal interphalangeal angles were measured, as well as locomotion evaluation through cinematographic analysis. The measurements were performed ten, 14, 15, 30 and 45 days after the regular trimming, and at 14 days two measurements, one before and one after the toe trimming, were carried out. For cinematography, the sequence of supports and time spent in each support were taken. The comparison of the means obtained from the individuals regarding the variables, between limbs, limbs for each individual, time - points, moments for each individual and between limbs for each moment, as well as the time spent in each in the supports, was performed using ANOVA. Results lower than those of statistical significance (p

The increase in life expectancy among individuals over 65 years of age has changed the age pyramid of the Brazilian population. Quality of life (QoL) is an important parameter to assess health status. The aim of the study was to describe the QoL of elderly people enrolled in an elderly care program, showing associations with the characteristics of the patient, disease, therapy, and social support, contributing to improve care for the elderly who receive this service. This was a descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional, correlational study with 85 individuals aged 60 years or more, who were literate, independent in activities of daily living, without diagnosed cognitive/psychological impairment, and who had been going to the Nossa Senhora do Rosário Social Center for at least one month. To collect the independent variables, an instrument developed by the authors was used; in addition to the Morisk-Green test and Medication Regimen Complexity Index (MRCI). QoL was assessed by WHOQOL-brief. 89.4% were women; 38.8% were 60 to 70 years old; 77.6% had up to 3 comorbidities, the most frequent was hypertension (77.65%); 49.41% used polypharmacy, the MRCI ranged from 2.5 to 48.0 points for one to twelve medications/day; 57.65% acquired their medication through the SUS; 64.80% had medium/low adherence; 43.53% declared having a good perception of health. As for the WHOQOL-brief domains, the highest mean was obtained in the social domain (75.5), followed by the psychological (68.3), physical (67.1), and environmental (64.8) domains. The results of this study highlighted that the female gender, presence of diseases, therapeutic complexity, and perception of poor health are associated with lower quality of life indices in this population.

Los disturbios sociales son un llamado a replantear los valores fundamentales a todos los aspectos de dicha sociedad, incluyendo la educación médica. Cambios sistemáticos en el tratamiento de distintos grupos de individuos en relación con los planes de estudios educativos se han hecho manifiestos ya en Sudáfrica durante las campañas dirigidas por los estudiantes para descolonizar y diversificar los planes de estudios médicos1. La resistencia institucional se traduce en fracasos a la hora de no tener en cuenta la dimensión política de la identidad o el pensamiento pluralista1 , lo cual implica que el "cerco del conocimiento inequívoco" académico no sólo se erige como torre de marfil, sino que simultáneamente puede apartarse de la aportación a y de ser accesible para la comunidad. Confrontar la tensión entre el la significación comunitaria (que sanciona un plan de estudios culturalmente relevante) y la significación privilegiada (derivada de una mentalidad monolítica) exige que los educadores reconozcan que el método científico es solamente una "manera de conocer". En este manuscrito nos preguntamos: ¿Quién posee la atribución de la significación de lo médico? ¿Quién confiere autoridad al mundo académico? Civil unrest is a call for realignment of values in all aspects of society, including medical education. Systematic difference in the treatment of groups of individuals concerning educational curricula has previously been highlighted in South Africa during student-led campaigns to decolonialize and diversify medical curricula1. Institutional resistance that results in a failure to account for the politics of identity or for pluralistic thinking,1 implies that the academic ‘fence of unambiguous knowledge’ not only creates an ivory tower but it may simultaneously insulate itself from community input and access. Confronting the tension between communal meaning (which sanctions a culturally relevant curriculum) and privileged meaning (which derives from a monolithic mindset) demands that educators recognize that the scientific method is only one ‘way of knowing.’ In this manuscript we ask: Who possesses authoritative medical meaning-making? And, Who confers authoritativeness to academia?

Em pleno século XXI, a violência de gênero contra a mulher continua sendo um flagelo da humanidade. Essa situação agrava-se ainda mais durante conflitos armados, nos quais a violência sexual contra a mulher é frequentemente usada como arma de guerra. Nesse contexto, o presente artigo objetiva identificar as contribuições da jurisprudência do Tribunal Penal Internacional (TPI) no combate a essa problemática. Para tal, realizou-se pesquisa bibliográfica na doutrina nacional e comparada, bem como pesquisa documental na jurisprudência e documentos do TPI. Desse modo, verificou-se que a primeira que o TPI condenou alguém por violência sexual foi somente em 2019, no caso Ntaganda, após outros casos nos quais os acusados foram absolvidos por questões técnicas. Essa mudança de posição do TPI pode ser atribuída aos esforços da sua Procuradoria, que se mobilizou para que a perspectiva de gênero fosse incluída nos julgamentos, passando a olhar a dor e o sofrimento das mulheres, vítimas das formas mais cruéis de violência, em lugar da aplicação cega da norma, que ignora as vulnerabilidades humanas produtos de preconceitos historicamente construídos.

El presente estudio se realizó en El Vigía, Mérida de agosto a septiembre de 2018. El objetivo fue realizar una descripción florística y un diagnóstico de la situación del arbolado en la zona urbana de la ciudad. Mediante un muestreo aleatorio se seleccionaron dos avenidas con sus aceras, calles, plazas y plazoletas. Las variables medidas fueron: especie, número de árboles, altura, diámetro, cobertura arbórea, daños y afectaciones a la infraestructura urbana. En la composición florística se encontraron 634 individuos distribuidos en 13 familias, 30 géneros y 31 especies siendo 38,70% de las éstas introducidas. La especie más representativa fue Moquilea tomentosa con el 18,24 % (Índice de Valor de Importancia IVI). Existe un predominó de individuos en las aceras con 215 (33,91%), seguido de las islas en las avenidas con 194 (30,59%), otras localidades con mantenimientos con 117 (18,45%) y patios con 108 (17,03%). El estado físico y sanitario del tronco y copa están dominados por las categorías bueno y favorable. Se registraron 14 (2,20%) ejemplares que requieren, al menos, algún tipo de mantenimiento inmediato.

Introduction Acrometastases are extremely rare in the hand, with a prevalence of around 0.1% according to the literature. They are normally associated with advanced tumor stages, especially in lung cancer. The present article shows the experience of our center in the management and treatment of these pathologies. Materials and Methods We report a series of 9 cases treated between 1992 and 2020 in the hand and wrist. Data regarding the primary tumor, the target organ, and survival are analyzed. A review of the cases of acrometastasis reported in the literature is also carried out, emphasizing in how many of then the acral lesion was the first sign of an unknown tumor. Results Acrometastases predominantly affect male patients aged around 60 years, and the primary tumor that is the cause in most cases is lung cancer, with a very low survival rate after the diagnosis (of approximately 8 months). Discussion and Conclusions In cases of acral lesion of non-traumatic origin, acrometastases should be considered, especially in patients who have a known primary tumor. In the present series, there were three cases in which the acrometastases were the first sign of a tumor in the patient, and in one of them it was initially treated as whitlow. In the literature, in approximately 50% of the cases, acrometastases are the first sign of the presence of a tumor. Once diagnosed, multidisciplinary medicosurgical treatment is essential to improve the patient's function and pain as much as possible.

Este artigo tem por objetivo analisar o processo de evolução recente dos empregos e da renda no mercado de trabalho agrícola no município de Sinop. Utilizou-se como método de pesquisa a revisão bibliográfica. Empregou-se a estatística descritiva para se analisarem as variáveis por meio do modelo de regressão linear múltipla, sendo a variável dependente (salário) e independentes (escolaridade, gênero e setor econômico), através de análise empírica, dados combinados por meio de série temporal de 2006 a 2017. Com esse estudo chega-se ao resultado que demonstra que houve uma evolução no mercado de trabalho, a forma que se deu a composição de renda e, através dos modelos aplicados como desigualdades salariais em relação as variáveis independentes que são demonstradas. Palavras-Chave: Mato Grosso. Agropecuária. Mercado de trabalho rural.

La precipitación es determinante de múltiples procesos en zonas áridas. Abordar su variabilidad es difícil en áreas extensas y de baja densidad de registros como la Patagonia norte. El objetivo de este trabajo es caracterizar la variación temporal y espacial de las precipitaciones, y evaluar productos satelitales de lluvia para esta región. Con los registros diarios de seis estaciones pluviométricas del período 1956-2019, calculamos la acumulada mensual, estacional y anual, sus promedios y tendencias. Además, evaluamos la relación de esos registros con los productos satelitales GPM y TRMM. La precipitación anual varió entre 100 y 640 mm.año-1, con una media entre 100 y 300 mm.año-1 en los últimos cinco años, y tendencia decreciente en las últimas dos décadas. Detectamos una tendencia decreciente en el número de días con precipitación por año y de las precipitaciones inferiores a 10 mm.día-1. La precipitación media diaria mostró una leve tendencia al aumento igual que los registros mayores a 10 mm.día-1. GPM representó mejor la variabilidad pero ninguno de los dos productos captó la magnitud de las precipitaciones. Es necesario continuar con actualizaciones, datos de mayor detalle y seguimiento de la variabilidad de las precipitaciones.

ABSTRACT The characterisation of ventilation during the transport of broilers is essential to identify and solve problems related to the microclimate of the load. This study aimed to evaluate the ventilation patterns in alternative load layouts, i.e., with a central span or an air corridor, used in Brazil. Computational fluid dynamics simulations and wind tunnel tests were performed on virtual models and small-scale prototypes, respectively. The results showed that the load layout with a "central span" promoted positive ventilation patterns and increased wind circulation between the crates. However, it reduces the load transport capacity by approximately 20% (70 fewer crates), increasing the number of journeys. Therefore, the modification of the layout can optimise ventilation throughout the load; however, it becomes necessary to reduce the number of crates stacked on the truck, which is not feasible for the commercial transport of broilers because it makes it more onerous.

A progressão do tempo de estudos para o ní­vel fundamental é assegurada pela Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional, diante disso muitos estudos buscam elucidar e compreender quais os reais efeitos que essa progressão causa no aprendizado e no desenvolvimento dos escolares. Todavia, não foram encontrados estudos na literatura especializada que verifiquem o perfil antropométrico dos alunos matriculados em jornada integral de estudos, tampouco em comparação a estudantes em jornada parcial. Diante disso, o objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar o perfil antropométrico, nas caracterí­sticas de peso, altura e í­ndice de massa corporal, de estudantes matriculados em perí­odo integral e compará-los com alunos de jornada parcial de estudos. Ainda, objetivou-se a análise do ní­vel de atividade fí­sica desses dois grupos distintos, buscando compreender as relações que o tempo dentro do ambiente escolar pode proporcionar nesse importante aspecto da vida dos estudantes. Os resultados indicam que os alunos matriculados em perí­odo integral não diferem estatisticamente dos alunos de tempo parcial, no que toca ao perfil antropométrico. Todavia, o ní­vel de atividade fí­sica dos alunos em jornada integral é substancialmente maior, fato que a longo prazo pode trazer inúmeros benefí­cios a esses estudantes.

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