Bot detection is increasingly relevant considering that automated accounts play a disproportionate role in spreading disinformation, controlling social interactions, influencing social media algorithms and manufacturing public opinion online for different purposes. Definition, description and detection of automated manipulation techniques have proved a challenge as technology quickly advances in reach and sophistication. Considering the high contextual character of social science research, the employment of off-the-shelf detection tools raises questions regarding the applicability of machine learning systems in different cases, times and places. Thus, our purpose is to discuss the role of computational methods focusing on understanding the limitations and potential of machine learning systems to identify bots on social media platforms. To address it, we analyze the performance of Botometer, a widely adopted detection tool, in a specific domain (Amazon Forest Fires) and language (Portuguese) and propose a supervised machine learning classifier, called Gotcha, based on Botometer's framework and trained for this specific dataset. We also question how our classifier behaves and evolves over time and perform tests to evaluate the generalization capabilities of the retrained model. Our results demonstrated that supervised methods do not perform well with datasets that present features on which the system was not directly trained, such as language and topic. Hence, our study shows that a successful computational model does not always guarantee reliable results, applicable to a specific real case. Our findings indicate the need for social scientists to confirm the reliability of different tools created and tested only through the prism of computational studies before applying them to empirical social science research.

BACKGROUND Few studies have focused on microbial diversity in indoor environments of ships, as well as the role of the microbiome and its ecological interconnections. In this study, we investigated the microbiome and virome present on the internal surfaces of a polar ship in different stages (beginning, during, and at the end) of the Brazilian Antarctic expedition in order to evaluate abundance of microorganisms in different periods. OBJECTIVES AND METHODS We used shotgun metagenomic analysis on pooled samples from sampling surfaces in the ship’s interior to track the microbial diversity. FINDINGS Considering the total fraction of the microbiome, the relative abundance of bacteria, eukaryotes, viruses, and archaea was 83.7%, 16.2%, 0.04%, and 0.002%, respectively. Proteobacteria was the most abundant bacterial phyla, followed by Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, and Bacteroidetes. Concerning the virome, the greatest richness of viral species was identified during the middle of the trip, including ten viral families after de novo assembly: Autographiviridae, Chrysoviridae, Genomoviridae, Herelleviridae, Myoviridae, Partitiviridae, Podoviridae, Potyviridae, Siphoviridae, and Virgaviridae. MAIN CONCLUSIONS This study contributed to the knowledge of microbial diversity in naval transportation facilities, and variations in the abundance of microorganisms probably occurred due to factors such as the number of passengers and activities on the ship.

Resumen: El consumo de la carne avícola ha aumentado considerablemente en el Paraguay, y es uno de los principales rubros alimenticios de origen animal que integran la canasta familiar. El objetivo del trabajo de investigación fue evaluar los parámetros productivos de dos razas de gallinas de doble propósito criadas en un sistema intensivo, donde se utilizó un diseño experimental completamente al azar con dos tratamientos, con treinta aves cada uno, las cuales fueron manejadas en las mismas condiciones. La duración del ensayo fue de 45 días. Los animales fueron pesados semanalmente utilizando un dinamómetro digital; igualmente se procedió al pesaje del alimento ofrecido y sobrante para cada raza de forma diaria. El alimento ofrecido fue de una marca comercial para cada etapa. Las variables estudiadas fueron: ganancia de peso, ganancia de peso diaria, conversión alimentaria y consumo de alimentos, los datos fueron analizados mediante test de student, con el programa estadístico SPSS. Fueron encontradas diferencias estadísticas significativas entre los tratamientos, en el que la raza Label Rouge fue superior a la raza Plymouth Rock Barred en todos los parámetros evaluados.

Abstract: The consumption of poultry meat has increased considerably in Paraguay, and it is one of the main food items of animal origin that make up the family basket. The objective of the research work was to evaluate the productive parameters of two breeds of dual-purpose chickens reared in an intensive system, where a completely randomized experimental design with two treatments was used, with thirty birds each, which were managed in the same conditions. The duration of the trial was 45 days. The animals were weighed weekly using a digital dynamometer; Likewise, the food offered and surplus food for each breed was weighed on a daily basis. The food offered was of a commercial brand for each stage. The variables studied were: weight gain, daily weight gain, food conversion and food consumption, the data were analyzed by student's test, with the SPSS statistical program. Significant statistical differences were found between the treatments, in which the Label Rouge breed was superior to the Plymouth Rock Barred breed in all the parameters evaluated.

Resumen: Introducción: el COVID-19 suscitó una preocupación particular para las personas con enfermedades reumáticas autoinmunes, debido a la conocida mayor susceptibilidad a las infecciones de este grupo de pacientes. Material y Métodos: es un estudio observacional descriptivo, retrospectivo, basado en registro de historias clínicas de pacientes ingresados en las salas respiratorias del Departamento de Cuidados Intensivos Adultos del Hospital de Clínicas (San Lorenzo, Paraguay) desde agosto de 2020 a marzo de 2022. Resultados: ingresaron 311 pacientes con COVID-19 a terapia intensiva. Ocho pacientes con diagnóstico de enfermedades reumatológicas (2,5 %). La mayoría con Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico (37,5%), todos tratados con corticoides previamente, un paciente con Artritis Reumatoidea en tratamiento con Metotrexate. La mediana de la edad fue de 43 años, la mayoría de sexo femenino (62,5%). Los pacientes ingresaron al hospital al octavo día del inicio del COVID-19. Todos los pacientes con comorbilidades: hipertensión arterial, diabetes mellitus y obesidad (37,5% cada una). Los síntomas predominantes fueron fiebre (62,5%) y disnea (50%). El APACHE II al ingreso tuvo una mediana de 15,5 y SOFA de Todos recibieron corticoides y 50 % remdesivir. Requirieron ARM y vasopresores en el 62,5% de los casos. Se observó sepsis de origen bacteriano en un 87,5 % de los pacientes. El desenlace fatal con Falla multiorgánica se observó en el 50% de los casos. Conclusiones: Se observó un bajo porcentaje de ingreso a terapia intensiva de pacientes reumatológicos con COVID-19, probablemente por adhesión estricta a las medidas higiénicas y de confinamiento que adoptaron estos pacientes desde el inicio de la pandemia. Los pacientes fueron en su mayoría de sexo femenino, con Score de gravedad de alta puntuación al ingreso. Se constató un alto porcentaje de requerimiento de asistencia respiratoria mecánica y vasopresores. La mortalidad fue elevada relacionada con el estado grave al ingreso de estos pacientes.

Abstract: Introduction: COVID-19 arouse particular concern for people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases, due to the known higher susceptibility to infections in this group of patients. Materials and methods: Descriptive observational and retrospective study, based on clinical records of patients admitted in respiratory unit at the Department Intensive Care Adult at Hospital de Clinicas (San Lorenzo, Paraguay) from August 2020 to march 2022. Results: 311 patients were admitted with COVID-19 to the intensive care unit. Eight of these patients with a rheumatic disease diagnose (2.5%). The majority with Systemic Erythema- tous Lupus (38.5%), all of them previously treated with corticoids, one patient with Rheu- matoid Arthritis also receiving Methrotrexate. The average age was 43 years, most of these patients were female (62.5%). These patients were admitted to the hospital on their eighth day of COVID-19 illness. All of them with comorbidity: hypertension, diabetes mellitus and obesity (37.5% each). The predominant symptoms were fever (62%) and dyspnea (50%). APACHE II scores at admission were on average 15.5 and the SOFA scores on average were 5. All of these patients recieved corticosteroids for COVID-19 and 50% of them recieved Remdesivir. Respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation and shock requiring vasopressors were seen in an equal amount of patients (62.5%). Infections were a frequent complication in these patients as sepsis was diagnosed in 87.5%. The 50% of the patients died as a result of multi-organ failure. Conclusions: Low percentage of admission to our intensive care unit for rheumatological patients with COVID-19, probably due to strict adherence to hygiene and confinement measures, and regular medical control. Female predominance. Severe patients with a high severity score at admission. High percentage of requiring mechanical respiratory assistance and vasopressors. High mortality related to the serious condition at admission of these patients.

Resumo O transplante de pâncreas representa uma terapia bem estabelecida no tratamento de pacientes com diabetes mellitus complicada com insuficiência renal em estágios avançados. A maior parte ocorre em associação ao transplante renal (transplante simultâneo de pâncreas e rim), no qual se posiciona o enxerto pancreático na região pélvica direita e o enxerto renal na fossa ilíaca esquerda. Diversos métodos de imagem são utilizados para avaliação parenquimatosa dos enxertos, bem como a anatomia vascular e as possíveis complicações. A compreensão do procedimento cirúrgico, das técnicas utilizadas e da anatomia pós-cirúrgica é fundamental à medida que o número de casos aumenta, assim como conhecer as possíveis complicações associadas e seus aspectos de imagem, com a finalidade de proporcionar o melhor direcionamento no manejo pós-operatório de receptores de transplantes.

Abstract Pancreas transplantation is a well-established treatment for patients with complicated diabetes mellitus and advanced renal failure. The most common procedure is simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation, in which the pancreas graft is positioned in the right pelvic region and the kidney graft is positioned in the left iliac fossa. Various imaging methods are used for the post-transplantation evaluation of the graft parenchyma and vascular anatomy, as well as for the identification of possible complications. As the number of cases increases, it is fundamental that radiologists understand the surgical procedure and the postoperative anatomy, as well as to recognize the possible postoperative complications and their imaging aspects, with the aim of providing the best guidance in the postoperative management of transplant recipients.

RESUMO O uso de concreto autoadensável já é bastante difundido na construção civil, sendo utilizado principalmente em elementos esbeltos e/ou com altas taxas de armadura. Ainda assim, os efeitos combinados de autoadensabilidade com determinadas estratégias modificadoras das propriedades dos concretos são pouco conhecidos. Esse é o caso observado com o aditivo incorporador de ar. Dessa forma, o presente trabalho busca avaliar a influência da incorporação de ar no comportamento de concretos autoadensáveis mantendo propriedades mecânicas adequadas para uso estrutural. Algumas premissas de interesse foram definidas com base na utilização do material para a execução de paredes de concreto moldadas no local. Assim, foram produzidos dois traços de concreto autoadensável, sem incorporação de ar, com classes de resistência C25 e C40 e, a partir de cada um deles, foram produzidos outros dois traços modificados com aditivo incorporador de ar, variando o teor de ar incorporado, em um total de seis misturas cujas propriedades foram avaliadas tanto no estado fresco quanto no estado endurecido. Os resultados obtidos foram muito satisfatórios, considerando que dois dos traços de concreto autoadensável com incorporação de ar apresentaram propriedades mecânicas adequadas para utilização com função estrutural, apesar do alto teor de ar incorporado.

ABSTRACT The use of self-compacting concrete is already widespread in civil construction, being used mainly in slender elements and/or with high reinforcement rates. Even so, the combined effects of self-compactability with some strategies for modifying the properties of the concrete are little known. This is the case with the air entraining admixture. Thus, the present paper seeks to evaluate the influence of air entrainment in the behavior of self-compacting concrete maintaining properties suitable for structural purposes. Some premises of interest were defined based on the use of the material for the construction of concrete walls cast in place. For this, two self-compacting concrete mixtures were produced without air entraining and strength classes of C25 and C40 and, from each of them, two other mixtures modified with air entraining admixture were produced, varying the entrained air content, in a total of six mixtures whose properties were evaluated in both fresh and hardened states. The results obtained were very satisfactory, considering that two of the self-compacting concrete mixtures with air entraining presented mechanical properties suitable for use with structural function, despite the high content of entrained air.

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is an important zoonosis in Brazil. Previous identification of parasitized dogs can also help prevent the disease in humans, even in non-endemic areas of the country. The Brazilian Ministry of Health recommends diagnosis in dogs using a DPP® (rapid test) as a screening test and an immunoenzymatic assay (ELISA) as a confirmatory test (DPP®+ELISA), and culling infected dogs as a legal control measure. However, the accuracy of these serological tests has been questioned. METHODS: VL in dogs was investigated in a non-endemic area of the São Paulo state for three consecutive years, and the performances of different diagnostic tests were compared. RESULTS: A total of 331 dog samples were collected in 2015, 373 in 2016, and 347 in 2017. The seroprevalence by DPP®+ELISA was 3.3, 3.2, and 0.3%, respectively, and by indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA), it was 3.0, 5.6, and 5.5%, respectively. ELISA confirmed 18.4% of DPP® positive samples. The concordance between the IFA and DPP® was 83.9%. The concordance between IFA and DPP®+ELISA was 92.9%. A molecular diagnostic test (PCR) was performed in 63.2% of the seropositive samples, all of which were negative. CONCLUSIONS: In non-endemic areas, diagnostic tests in dogs should be carefully evaluated to avoid false results.

RESUMO: As enfermidades do sistema digestório dos bovinos compõem importante grupo de doenças frequentemente responsáveis por perdas econômicas significativas no setor pecuário. Este trabalho teve por objetivo realizar um estudo retrospectivo das enfermidades do sistema digestório dos bovinos diagnosticadas na Clínica de Bovinos de Garanhuns, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, no período de janeiro de 1999 a dezembro de 2018. Neste período foi atendido um total de 9.343 bovinos dos quais 2.238 (24,0%) foram diagnosticados com enfermidades do sistema digestório. Em duas décadas, o número total de bovinos atendidos anualmente pela instituição quase dobrou, assim como o número de casos de doenças digestivas. As enfermidades categorizadas como de natureza mecânica/motora foram as mais prevalentes (33,6%), seguidas das fermentativas (28,4%), das gastroenterites (16,0%), das enfermidades esofágicas (9,7%) e das enfermidades da cavidade oral (4,5%). As lesões do reto e ânus, as alterações congênitas e outras enfermidades digestórias apresentaram frequências relativas inferiores a 4%. As reticulites traumáticas e suas sequelas (14,5%) destacaram-se como as doenças mais prevalentes, seguidas das indigestões simples (10,1%), dos transtornos obstrutivos esofágicos e intestinais (9,0%), das gastroenterites inespecíficas (8,6%), dos deslocamentos de abomaso (DAD e DAE) (5,5%) e do timpanismo espumoso, acidose láctica ruminal e compactações dos pré-estômagos e abomaso, que representaram aproximadamente 5% cada. No geral estas enfermidades apresentaram taxa de letalidade de 46,0%, com destaque para as enfermidades de natureza mecânica/motora cuja letalidade foi de 73,8%. De maneira geral as enfermidades foram mais prevalentes em fêmeas mestiças, com idade superior a 24 meses, criadas em sistema semi-intensivo. As enfermidades do sistema digestório, crescentes ao longo dos anos estudados, representaram parcela considerável das doenças que acometem os bovinos criados na região que compõe a principal bacia leiteira do Estado de Pernambuco, ratificando seu impacto econômico e social para a região.

ABSTRACT: Diseases of the bovine digestive system make up an important group of diseases, often being responsible for significant economic losses in the livestock sector. The current work aimed to carry out a retrospective study of the diseases of the digestive system in cattle diagnosed at the “Clínica de Bovinos de Garanhuns”, “Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco”, from January 1999 to December 2018. In this period, a total of 9,343 cattle were admitted to the CBG-UFRPE, of which 2,238 (24.0%) were diagnosed with diseases of the digestive system. In two decades, the total number of cattle admitted annually by the institution almost doubled as well as the number of cases of digestive diseases. The diseases categorized as mechanical/motor were the most prevalent (33.6%), followed by fermentative (28.4%), gastroenteritis (16.0%), esophageal diseases (9.7%), and diseases of the oral cavity (4.5%). Lesions of the rectum and anus, congenital alterations, and other digestive diseases showed relative frequencies below 4%. Traumatic reticulitis and its sequelae (14.5%) are the most prevalent disorders, followed by simple indigestion (10.1%), esophageal and intestinal obstructive disorders (9.0%), non-specific gastroenteritis (8.6%), displaced abomasum (RDA and LDA) (5.5%), and frothy bloat, ruminal lactic acidosis, and impaction of the forestomach and abomasum, which represented approximately 5% each. In general, these diseases presented a lethality rate of 46.0%, with emphasis on mechanical/motor diseases with a lethality rate of 73.8%. In general, diseases were more prevalent in females, crossbreeds, aged over 24 months, and raised in a semi-intensive system. Diseases of the digestive system increased over the years studied, representing a considerable portion of the diseases that affect cattle raised in this region, which makes up the main milk basin in the State of Pernambuco, confirming its economic and social impact in the region.

RESUMO: Em cadelas os tumores mamários são os mais frequentes e correspondem a aproximadamente metade dos tumores em cães. Este estudo teve os objetivos de determinar os fatores de risco envolvidos na ocorrência de tumores mamários em cadelas e avaliar as características macroscópicas destas neoformações, utilizando 386 cadelas do evento “Outubro Rosa Pets” nos municípios de Uberlândia e Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brasil, em 2015 (n=194), 2016 (n=105) e 2017 (n=87). Para a determinação dos fatores de risco utilizou-se o teste de Regressão logística binária (P<0,05). A ocorrência de tumores mamários foi de 23,6% (91/386). Os fatores de risco significativos identificados foram aumento da idade (P<0,001), sobrepeso (P=0,048) e não-castração (P<0,001) com a chance de, respectivamente, 1,6, 2,3 e 9,3 vezes de desenvolvimento de tumores mamários. Nas cadelas com tumores mamários (n=91), constatou-se a presença de 153 lesões, sendo que 39 cadelas apresentaram duas ou mais lesões (42,8%). A maioria das lesões localizaram-se nas mamas abdominais caudais (M4) e inguinais (M5) (60,13%; 92/153). Em relação ao tamanho das lesões, observou-se que 78% das cadelas eram T1 (<3cm), 16,5% T2 (3-5cm) e 5,5% T3 (>5cm). Pelo menos 15,4% (14/91) das cadelas apresentaram um dos linfonodos regionais aumentados. Conclui-se que a ocorrência dos tumores mamários na população avaliada foi de 23,6% e que a idade, sobrepeso e não ovariohisterectomia são fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento de tumores mamários.

ABSTRACT: Mammary tumors in female dogs are the most frequent and corresponds to half of the canine tumors. The objectives of this study were to determine the risk factors associated with the occurrence of mammary tumors in female dogs and to evaluate the macroscopic characteristics of these neoformations, using 386 dogs from the “Outubro Rosa Pets” events done within the cities of Uberlândia and Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, in 2015 (n=194), 2016 (n=105) and 2017 (n=87). For the determination of risk factors, the binary logistic regression test (P<0.05) was performed. The occurrence of mammary tumors was 23.6% (91/386). The significant risk factors identified were increased age (P<0.001), overweight (P=0.048) and non-castration (P<0.001) with a chance of, respectively, 1.6, 2.3 and 9.3 times for the development of mammary tumors. In dogs with mammary tumors (n=91), 153 lesions were present, of which 39 female dogs had two or more lesions (42.8%). Most of the lesions were at the caudal abdominal (M4) and inguinal (M5) mammary glands (60.13%, 92/153). Relative to the size of the lesions, it was observed that in 78% of the female dogs the lesions were determined asT1 (<3cm), 16.5% were T2 (3-5cm) and 5.5% T3 (>5cm). At least 15.4% (14/91) of the dogs had one of the regional lymph nodes increased. In conclusion, the occurrence of mammary tumors in the evaluated population was 23.6% and that age, overweight and non-realization of ovariohysterectomy are risk factors associated with the development of mammary tumors.

RESUMO: A leptospirose é uma zoonose causada pelo agente etiológico Leptospira. Cães domésticos atuam como hospedeiro de diversos sorovares deste agente. Com intuito de analisar a dinâmica da leptospirose em uma população canina, com e sem imunização, um estudo longitudinal foi realizado avaliando a resposta sorológica destes animais e identificando seus sorovares. Foram coletadas amostras de 331, 373 e 347 cães em três anos consecutivos (2015 a 2017). As soroprevalências foram de 11%, 7% e 14%, respectivamente, e a incidência em 2016 foi de 5% e em 2017 de 14%. Os sorovares mais frequentes foram Cynopteri e Butembo em 2015, Cynopteri, Butembo e Hardjoprajitno em 2016, e Canicola e Butembo em 2017. Estes cães estão atuando como bio-indicadores da presença de Leptospira na região do estudo, incluindo sorovares zoonóticos, e contribuindo com a sua manutenção no ambiente. A soropositividade para sorovares protegidos pela vacina foi mais alta do que nos anos anteriores à imunização, enquanto para os sorovares não protegidos pela vacina diminuiu, demonstrando a importância da imunização para essa população de cães. Medidas de prevenção e controle para a leptospirose, como imunização e controle populacional canino, são recomendadas no local para inibir a transmissão do agente entre as populações de cães e humanos envolvidas.

ABSTRACT: Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira and domestic dogs can act as host of some serovars. In order to analyze the transmission dynamics in a dog population, with and without immunization, a longitudinal study was carried out with a focus to evaluate antibody response and to identify serovars. Blood samples were collected in three consecutive years (2015 to 2017) from 331, 373 and 347 dogs respectively. The dog seroprevalence in each year was 11%, 7% and 14%, respectively, and the incidence in 2016 was 5% and in 2017, 14%. The most frequent serovars were Cynopteri and Butembo in 2015, Cynopteri, Butembo and Hardjoprajitno in 2016, and Canicola and Butembo in 2017. Dogs can play a role as sentinel animals and hosts of Leptospira serovars. The percentage of seropositive dogs due to vaccination was higher than the previous years without immunization and lower than in previous years for other serovars, which we interpret as evidence for the importance of immunization. These parameters associated with active canine population control are important for prevention and control of leptospirosis not only in dogs but alsoto inhibit the transmission between dogs and humans.

Resumo Os cães são hospedeiros dos protozoários Toxoplasma gondii, que causam uma importante doença para a saúde pública, e Neospora caninum. Estudos que avaliam a toxoplasmose e a neosporose por períodos prolongados em populações caninas são raros. Foi analisada a infecção por esses dois parasitas em uma população de cães domésticos e domiciliados por três anos consecutivos, no Estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Nos 1º, 2º e 3º anos de coletas, 181, 193 e 172 domicílios foram visitados, nos quais foram coletadas amostras de sangue de 331, 371 e 348 cães para sorologia, respectivamente. A soroprevalência de T. gondii em cada ano foi de 27,2%, 22,5% e 43,9%, respectivamente; e a de N. caninum foi de 7,8%, 4,8% e 6,8%, respectivamente. As taxas de incidência para T. gondii, nas 2ª e 3ª coletas, foram de 13,2% e 30,0%, respectivamente; e para N. caninum, 3,3% e 4,4%, respectivamente. As conversões sorológicas positivas e negativas para ambos os agentes ocorreram em alta frequência durante o período analisado. Este estudo revela o perfil sorológico da população canina e demonstra sua constante exposição aos patógenos investigados, o que requer medidas de prevenção e controle na região.

Abstract Dogs are hosts of the protozoans Toxoplasma gondii, which causes an important public health disease, and Neospora caninum. Studies that have evaluated toxoplasmosis and neosporosis for prolonged periods in dog populations are rare. We analyzed infection by both parasites in a domestic dog population over three consecutive years in São Paulo state, Brazil. In the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of collection, 181, 193 and 172 domiciles were visited, and blood samples of 331, 371 and 348 dogs were collected for antibody serology, respectively. The seroprevalence of T. gondii in each year was 27.2%, 22.5% and 43.9%, respectively, and that of N. caninum was 7.8%, 4.8% and 6.8%, respectively. The incidence rates for T. gondii in the 2nd and 3rd collections were 13.2% and 30.0%, and those for N. caninum were 3.3% and 4.4%, respectively. Positive and negative serological conversions for both agents occurred at high frequencies during the study period. This study reveals the canine population’s serological profile and demonstrates the constant exposure of dogs to the investigated pathogens, indicating the need for prevention and control measures in the region.

Resumo Espécies vegetais sujeitas a Inundação e fogo podem manifestar estratégias de sobrevivência como o banco de sementes do solo. Pretendemos determinar a influência de fogo e inundação na riqueza, abundância e diversidade do banco de sementes. Realizamos amostragens em um ano mais seco (outubro/2013) e em um de maior inundação (outubro/2014), em dez áreas ao longo do rio Paraguai. Selecionamos 5 áreas com históricos de fogo antigo (2010, 4 anos antes da amostragem) e 5 recente (2013, 1 ano antes da amostragem). Nas áreas, marcamos transectos de 20 m, nos quais coletamos 10 amostras de solo (20 × 20 × 5 cm), cinco com e cinco sem serrapilheira. Composição e abundância do banco de sementes foram estimadas por meio de emergência de plântulas. Áreas de fogo antigo apresentaram maior abundância que áreas de fogo recente. O ano de seca apresentou maiores abundância e riqueza do que o de inundação. A remoção da serrapilheira reduziu a riqueza no ano de inundação. Não houve diferença em riqueza no ano seco. A abundância nas amostras com e sem serrapilheira foram similares. A interação entre fogo e inundação não afetou a abundancia, riqueza e diversidade do banco de sementes.

Abstract Flood and fire can harm plants but they can have survival strategies, such as the seed bank. We aimed to determine the influence of fire and flood on the richness, abundance and diversity of the seed bank. Sampling was carried out in October/2013, year of prolonged drought, and October/2014, year of a heavy flood, in ten areas along the Paraguay River. The areas were selected in satellite images, five with old burn (2010, three years before sampling) and five with recent burn (2013, three months before sampling). In each area, we marked a 20 m long transect with ten 20 × 20 cm quadrats where we collected 5 cm deep topsoil samples, five with and five without litter. Seed bank richness and abundance were determined by seedling emergence. Old burn areas presented greater abundance than recent burn. The drier year presented greater abundance, richness and diversity than flood year. Removal of litter reduced the richness only in the wetter year. There was no difference in richness in the drier year. The removal of the litter did not affect the abundance and diversity. Interaction between fire and flood did not affect richness, abundance and diversity of the seed bank.

Abstract This retrospective study evaluated facial profile pleasantness determined by two protocols of Class II treatment. The sample comprised facial profile silhouettes obtained retrospectively from the pretreatment (T1) and posttreatment (T2) cephalograms of 60 patients (42 males and 18 females) divided into two groups. One group of 30 patients (mean age of 12.84 years) was treated with the extraction of maxillary first premolars (mean treatment time of 2.7 years), and the other group of 30 patients (mean age of 12.81 years) was treated with a mandibular advancement appliance (Forsus) (mean treatment time of 2.49 years). The facial profile silhouettes (T1 and T2) were randomly distributed in an album containing one patient per sheet. The examiners consisted of 60 orthodontists and 60 lay individuals, who analyzed the profiles in regard to facial pleasantness, using the Likert scale. A comparison between stages T1 and T2 of the two treatment protocols and between the examiners was performed by mixed-design analysis of variance at a significance level of 5%. The results demonstrated a significant difference between T1 and T2 (greater scores for T2 compared to T1), and between lay individuals and orthodontists (orthodontists assigned higher scores), but with no significant difference between the treatment protocols. Both protocols produced positive effects on the facial profile esthetics, from the standpoint of lay individuals and orthodontists.

RESUMO: A análise dos padrões de trânsito animal pode ajudar a identificar estabelecimentos sob um risco potencialmente maior de introdução de doença infecciosa. Foram analisadas a rede de trânsito de bovinos no estado do Mato Grosso, Brasil, e uma base de dados com tamanho de rebanho, ambas de 2007. Há três biomas diferentes em Mato Grosso: Amazônia, Cerrado e Pantanal. A análise do trânsito animal entre e dentro dos biomas nos permitiu caracterizar quão conectados são os biomas e quão intenso é o trânsito interno dentro de cada bioma. Conduzimos as seguintes análises: 1) se o rebanho bovino está concentrado em alguns estabelecimentos no estado todo e em cada bioma; 2) sobre o número absoluto e a frequência relativa de bovinos movimentados entre os biomas; e 3) quais são os propósitos mais frequentes para o trânsito animal. Encontramos que 20% dos estabelecimentos possuíam 81,15% do rebanho total do estado. Estes estabelecimentos podem ser importantes para o espalhamento de doenças infecciosas, mas também para a implementação de estratégias de vigilância e controle. A maior parte do trânsito foi dentro do estado (97,1%), e o trânsito interno dentro de cada bioma foi predominante (88,6%). Um percentual alto de movimentos do Pantanal (48,6%) foi para o Cerrado, o bioma que recebeu mais bovinos para abate, engorda e reprodução (62,4%, 56,8% e 49,1% de todos os movimentos para abate, engorda e reprodução, respectivemente). Os principais propósitos para o comércio de bovinos foram engorda (43,5%), abate (31,5%) e reprodução (22,7%). Movimentos para abate presumivelmente oferecem um baixo risco para espalhamento de doença. Em contraste, movimentos para engorda e reprodução (66,2% de todos os movimentos) podem contribuir para o aumento do risco de espalhamento de doenças infecciosas.

ABSTRACT: The analysis of animal movement patterns may help identify farm premises with a potentially high risk of infectious disease introduction. Farm herd sizes and bovine movement data from 2007 in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, were analyzed. There are three different biomes in Mato Grosso: the Amazon, Cerrado, and Pantanal. The analysis of the animal trade between and within biomes would enable characterization of the connections between the biomes and the intensity of the internal trade within each biome. We conducted the following analyses: 1) the concentration of cattle on farm premises in the state and in each biome, 2) the number and relative frequency of cattle moved between biomes, and 3) the most frequent purposes for cattle movements. Twenty percent (20%) of the farm premises had 81.15% of the herd population. Those premises may be important not only for the spread of infectious diseases, but also for the implementation of surveillance and control strategies. Most of the cattle movement was intrastate (97.1%), and internal movements within each biome were predominant (88.6%). A high percentage of movement from the Pantanal was to the Cerrado (48.6%), the biome that received the most cattle for slaughter, fattening and reproduction (62.4%, 56.8%, and 49.1% of all movements for slaughter, fattening, and reproduction, respectively). The primary purposes for cattle trade were fattening (43.5%), slaughter (31.5%), and reproduction (22.7%). Presumably, movements for slaughter has a low risk of disease spread. In contrast, movements for fattening and reproduction purposes (66.2% of all movements) may contribute to an increased risk of the spread of infectious diseases.

RESUMO Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar os principais efeitos do surgimento dos livros eletrônicos na configuração da cadeia editorial brasileira. Entrevistas com executivos de grupos editoriais instalados no País permitiram identificar que os e-books ainda desempenham um papel secundário na cadeia editorial, tendo maiores chances de prosperar em alguns segmentos específicos de livros. Os livros eletrônicos não tornaram essa cadeia mais enxuta. Uma vez que os e-books não substituíram os livros físicos, mas passaram a coexistir com estes, coube às editoras desenvolver um novo conjunto de atividades dentro da cadeia editorial existente. A desintermediação é uma das características mais marcantes desse novo processo produtivo. Para se adequar a esse novo cenário, o setor editorial necessita de ajustes que vão além de suas operações, implicando também a redefinição dos recursos e competências que precisa desenvolver.

ABSTRACT This work aims to analyze the main effects of the emergence of electronic books within the context of the Brazilian publishing supply chain. Interviews with executives from publishing groups in the country have made it possible to identify that e-books still play a minor role in the publishing supply chain, and are more likely to thrive in specific book genres. Electronic books have not made this chain leaner. Since e-books did not replace physical books and instead coexisted with them, publishers were obliged to develop a new set of activities within the existing publishing supply chain. Disintermediation is one of the most striking features of this new production process. In order to adapt to this new scenario, the publishing sector needs to implement adjustments that extend beyond its typical operations, which also implies the need for a redefinition of resources and development of requisite competencies.

RESUMEN Este trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar los principales efectos del surgimiento de los libros electrónicos en la configuración de la cadena editorial brasileña. Entrevistas con ejecutivos de grupos editoriales instalados en el país permitieron identificar que los e-books todavía desempeñan un papel secundario en la cadena editorial, y tienen mayores posibilidades de prosperar en algunos segmentos específicos de libros. Los libros electrónicos no debilitaron esta cadena. Puesto que los e-books no reemplazaron a los libros físicos, sino que pasaron a coexistir con estos, les correspondió a las editoras desarrollar un nuevo conjunto de actividades dentro de la cadena editorial existente. La desintermediación es una de las características más destacadas de este nuevo proceso productivo. Para adecuarse a este nuevo escenario, el sector editorial necesita ajustes que van más allá de sus operaciones, y que implican también la redefinición de los recursos y competencias que necesita desarrollar.