Abstract The demands of high-quality zucchini fruits by the consumer market make studies regarding the improvement of cultivation systems, such as plant nutrition and salinity tolerance. Considering the demands of the consumer market for the high quality of zucchini fruits, it is necessary studies regarding the improvement of production systems for this improvement, such as nutrition and salinity tolerance to plant. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the zucchini fruits quality characteristics, grown in soilless, under N:K ratios, and levels of electrical conductivity of the nutrient solution. The experiment was conducted in a protected environment in pots with 8.2 dm3 of volumetric capacity filled with commercial substrate. The trial design adopted was randomized blocks, with three replicates, in a 5x3 factorial scheme, with five levels of electrical conductivity (1.0; 2.0; 3.0; 4.0; and 5.0 dS m-1) and three N:K ratios (2:1; 1:1; and 1:2), both in the nutrient solution. The application of the nutrient solution was by fertigation through drip irrigation. Throughout the experiment, variables related to fruit quality and total plant biomass production were analyzed. The increase of the electrical conductivity in the nutrient solution provided an increase in the values of fruits organoleptic properties. Regarding the nutrient solution N:K ratios, the 1:2 ratio provided larger fruits and a higher percentage of water.

ABSTRACT Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) has been attracting great interest due to the beauty of the colors of flowers, the firmness of stems, and postharvest durability. However, knowledge of lisianthus irrigation and fertigation has generally been based on recommendations from other countries. This study aimed to establish parameters for the rational management of lisianthus fertigation under a protected environment by determining the best lower limit of soil moisture, associated with the determination of the optimal potassium concentration to be maintained in the soil solution. The treatments consisted of five soil moisture limits for the start of irrigation and maintenance of five potassium concentrations in the soil solution, with four replications. Plots of 0.7 by 0.5 m were arranged in a completely randomized block design in a factorial scheme. The soil solution was monitored by measuring moisture as well as potassium (K+) concentrations using a TDR100 reflectometer and solution extractors, respectively, during two cycles. The evaluated variables were the leaf area index, shoot fresh and dry matter, commercial yield, and average stem diameter. Lisianthus cultivation under the lower limit of soil moisture equal to 0.20 cm3 cm−3 ensured the best results for all variables of commercial interest. No effect of potassium concentrations was observed on variables of commercial interest.

ABSTRACT The disorderly soil occupation without the necessary conservationist practices leads to impacts on the local hydrology and induces the pollution of water resources. This pollution may come from more urbanized areas due to the amount of pollutants drained during the rains. Even moderate precipitations constitute one of the main factors that define pollutant runoff on the surface. These rains have recently been called light rains. Light rains have a lower precipitation height and a higher frequency compared to classic rains of drainage projects, being necessary to define them according to patterns of rain frequency for each region. This study aimed to characterize light rain in the municipality of Piracicaba to establish statistical standards for the frequency of certain precipitation heights. A database provided by the ESALQ/USP automatic weather station, which provides precipitation measurements every 15 minutes, was used in the present study. Light rain heights reached 40.3, 41.4, and 42.7 mm for 100, 90, or 80% frequencies, respectively, which implies the use of return periods of 1.00, 1.11, and 1.25 years, respectively.

Neste trabalho, apresentamos a discussão original de Gibbs sobre a equivalência entre as condições de equilíbrio, a dizer, a condição de máxima entropia para uma energia determinada e a condição de mínima energia par uma entropia determinada – as quais são apresentadas como teoremas pelo autor. Na sequência, mostramos como tal discussão aparece em livros didáticos contemporâneos que apresentamos a Termodinâmica a partir de suas leis (lei zero mais as três leis). Comparamos tal apresentação com a discussão feita por Callen, em sua abordagem postulacional da Termodinâmica. Mostramos que parte da discussão de Gibbs foi perdida mesmo nos livros que abordam as leis. Ademais, discutimos que a abordagem de Callen não enfatiza o fato de que apesar de os princípios serem equivalentes, termalizar um sistema composto por processos distintos (um com energia constante e outro com entropia constante) conduz a diferentes valores de temperatura. Além de resolver o problema analiticamente, apresentamos uma análise gráfica do problema. Ao final, discutimos implicações para o ensino de termodinâmica.

In this paper, we present Gibbs’ original discussion on the equivalence between equilibrium conditions, i.e., a maximum entropy condition for a given energy and the minimum energy condition for a given entropy – which are presented as theorems by the author. Next, we show how such a discussion appears in contemporary textbooks that present Thermodynamics from its laws (law zero plus the three laws). We compare this presentation with the discussion made by Callen, in his postulational approach to Thermodynamics. We show that part of Gibbs’ discussion has been lost even in textbooks dealing with the laws. Furthermore, we argue that Callen’s approach does not emphasize the fact that although the principles are the same, thermalizing a system composed of distinct processes (one with constant energy and the other with constant temperature) leads to different temperature values. In addition to solving the problem analytically, we present a graphical analysis of the problem. At the end, we discuss implications for thermodynamics teaching.

RESUMEN El objetivo del estudio fue establecer asociación entre barreras para la práctica de actividad física y marcadores de adiposidad en universitarios. A través de un estudio transversal, se realizó valoración antropométrica, se aplicó encuesta de datos sociodemográficos y cuestionario de percepción de barreras para la práctica de la actividad física en 211 estudiantes. Las barreras más frecuentes son falta de tiempo, de energía y de voluntad. Se encontró mayor valor en indicadores de adiposidad en hombres y asociación entre las barreras falta de tiempo, de habilidades y miedo a lastimarse, con un mayor índice de masa corporal. Como conclusión, se encontró relación entre barreras para la actividad física y marcadores de adiposidad, aspectos relevantes en las estrategias de promoción de actividad física y control de peso.

ABSTRACT In this study the objective was to establish the association between physical activity barriers and adiposity markers in university students. A cross sectional descriptive study was executed. Anthropometric assessment, sociodemographic data survey and physical activity barrier perception questionnaire were applied to 211 students. The most frequent barriers were lack of time, energy and free will. It was found greater value in indicators of adiposity in men and association between the barriers lack of time, skills and fear of injury, with a higher body mass index. It was found a relationship between barriers to physical activity and adiposity markers, relevant aspects in the strategies of promotion of physical activity and weight control.

RESUMO O objetivo do estudo foi estabelecer associação entre barreiras à prática de atividade física e marcadores de adiposidade em universitários. Foi realizado un estudo transversal. Foi realizada avaliação antropométrica, levantamento de dados sociodemográficos e aplicado questionário de percepção de barreiras à prática de atividade física em 211 alunos. As barreiras mais frequentes são falta de tempo, energia e vontade. Maior valor foi encontrado nos indicadores de adiposidade em homens e associação entre as barreiras, falta de tempo, habilidade e medo de machucar, com maior índice de massa corporal. Foi encontrada relação entre barreiras à atividade física e marcadores de adiposidade, aspectos relevantes nas estratégias de promoção da atividade física e controle de peso.

A desigualdade de Bell, foi uma das discussões que mais gerou controvérsias em torno dos fundamentos da Teoria Quântica, pois envolvia aspectos físico-matemáticos e, também, discussões filosóficas sobre a realidade. O intuito do presente artigo é elaborar uma abordagem didática para a apresentação do Teorema de Bell e suas implicações para o desenvolvimento da Teoria Quântica. Para isso, a proposta é apresentar o material de forma a facilitar seu uso em contexto pedagógico, apresentando inicialmente um exemplo mais concreto do que seria o Teorema de Bell, o experimento (sendo apenas uma analogia ao experimento de Bell) de Mermin. Na sequência, após o aluno ter uma noção concreta sobre o tema, serão apresentados os fundamentos matemáticos necessários para o entendimento do Teorema e, então, uma explicação do argumento de Bell. Ao ser explicado dessa forma, o Teorema de Bell pode assumir um caráter menos instrumentalista, evidenciando a controvérsia envolvida no seu desenvolvimento. Ao destacar de onde e porque determinados elementos são utilizados na derivação da desigualdade de Bell, por uma perspectiva que permite compreender a construção da teoria, buscamos aproximar o estudante dos conceitos apresentados e promover uma melhor compreensão da natureza da ciência no que diz respeito à Teoria Quântica.

Bell’s inequality, proposed in the article “On the Einstein Podolsky Rosen Paradox”, was one of the discussions that most generated controversy around the foundations of Quantum Theory, as it involved physical-mathematical aspects and also philosophical discussions about reality. The purpose of this article is to elaborate a didactic approach for the presentation of Bell’s Theorem and its implications for the development of Quantum Theory. For this, the proposal is to present the material in order to facilitate its use in a pedagogical context, initially presenting a more concrete example of what would be Bell’s Theorem, Mermin’s approach, and then, after the student has a concrete notion about the theme, to present the necessary mathematical foundations for the understanding of the Theorem and, then, an explanation of Bell’s argument. When developed in this way, Bell’s Theorem can take on a less instrumentalist character, highlighting the controversy involved in its development. By highlighting where and why certain elements are used in the derivation of Bell’s inequality, from a perspective that allows understanding the construction of theory, we seek to bring the student closer to the concepts presented and promote a better understanding of the nature of science with regard to Theory Quantum.

RESUMEN El presente estudio se centró en el planteamiento de una solución tecnológica que contribuyera en el mejoramiento del sistema de verificación de la carga exacta de las baterías del kit lasérico, la calibración y carga de los proveedores de las pistolas que funcionan con CO2 y la organización de los componentes que permiten el funcionamiento de la pistola del simulador de tiro del centro de entrenamiento de la Policía Nacional de Colombia. En este sentido, en el marco de la investigación adaptativa, siguiendo los lineamientos establecidos por la metodología para la innovación Design Thinking, se llevó a cabo el desarrollo de un prototipo electrónico funcional, que posibilita la validación del voltaje exacto de baterías de kit lasérico para las pistolas tipo Sig Sauer SP2022 y la recarga automática múltiple de proveedores con CO2 para simuladores de tiro, de forma automática y segura en la manipulación, que además unifica la ubicación de los componentes de la pistola en un solo espacio de fácil acceso, logrando contribuir de esta manera tanto en la reducción de gastos en materia prima como en la disminución de la contaminación ambiental.

ABSTRACT The present study focused on the proposal of a technological solution that would contribute to the im-provement of the verification system of the exact charge of the batteries of the laser kit, the calibration and charging of the suppliers of the guns that work with CO2 and the organization of the components that allow the operation of the gun of the shooting simulator of the training center of the National Police of Colombia. In this sense, within the framework of adaptive research, following the guidelines established by the Design Thinking methodology for innovation, the development of a functional electronic prototype was carried out, which enables the validation of the exact voltage of laser kit batteries for Sig Sauer SP2022 type pistols and multiple suppliers automatic recharging with CO2, for shooting simulators in an automatic and safe way in handling, which also unifies the location of the pistol components in a single easily accessible space, managing to contribute this way both in the reduction of expenses in raw materials, as in the reduction of environmental pollution.

RESUMO O presente estudo teve como foco a proposta de uma solução tecnológica que contribuísse para o aprimoramento do sistema de verificação da carga exata das baterias do kit laser, a calibração e carga dos carregadores das armas que trabalham com CO2 e da organização dos componentes que permitem o funcionamento da arma do simulador de tiro do centro de treinamento da Polícia Nacional da Colômbia. Nesse sentido, no âmbito da pesquisa adaptativa, seguindo as diretrizes estabelecidas pela metodologia de inovação do Design Thinking, foi realizado o desenvolvimento de um protótipo eletrônico funcional, que possibilita a validação da tensão exata das baterias do kit laser para as pistolas do tipo Sig Sauer SP2022 e a recarga automática de múltiplos carregadores com CO2 para simuladores de tiro, de forma automática e segura na manipulação, que também unifica a localização dos componentes da pistola em um único espaço de fácil acesso, conseguindo contribuir dessa forma tanto na redução de gastos de matéria-prima quanto na redução da poluição ambiental.

ABSTRACT The development of the Internet and the technologies associated with it has allowed disseminating and cheapening of communication equipment, prototyping services, electronic sensors, and all types of devices. Agriculture has benefited from these technological advances to boost its productivity and profitability. This study presents the development of a data acquisition and device control platform to obtain, in real-time and remotely, information from the field for decision-making and process automation. All electronic components are low-cost and “open hardware”, and the software is “open-source”. The developed platform was validated during a development cycle of two lettuce varieties (Japanese and crisp), in which the soil water matric potential was monitored at two depths (10 and 25 cm), while solar irradiation, air temperature, and soil temperature were evaluated only to monitor the cycle. The platform automatically and satisfactorily controlled the applied irrigation depths using only the data of matric potential by activating a solenoid valve and made the information from the sensors available on the ThingSpeak Internet of Things (IoT) platform.

RESUMEN La interrupción voluntaria del embarazo en Colombia ha sido reconocida en tres casos excepcionales por la jurisprudencia de la Corte Constitucional. Desde en tonces se ha desarrollado un marco de protección que elimina los obstáculos en su ejercicio, sin embargo, aún son muchas las barreras que encuentran las mujeres para acceder a este derecho. Ahora bien, con el surgimiento de la crisis de salud pública a cuenta de la COVID-19, es pertinente hacer un diagnóstico del estado actual de este derecho. En este sentido, se desarrolló una investigación de tipo cualitativo basada en el método hermenéutico que condujo a la obtención de un resultado enmarcado en la aguda limitación para ejercer este derecho: en especial por parte de las mujeres que habitan en centros poblados rurales debido a la restricción de su locomoción, falta de acceso a internet y a servicios de salud idóneos, entre otros. Lo anterior permite concluir que las medidas adoptadas en el marco del estado de emergencia económica, social y ecológica para la protección de este derecho son nulas, ya que carecen de un enfoque socio demográfico efectivo que garantice la protección de la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo en esta época.

ABSTRACT The voluntary termination of pregnancy in Colombia has been recognized in three exceptional cases by the jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court. Since then, a protection framework that removes the obstacles of its practice was developed, however, there are still many barriers that women encounter to access this right. Nowadays, with the emergence of the public health crisis on account of COVID-19, it was pertinent to make a diagnosis of the current state of this right. Thus, a qualitative research based on the hermeneutic method was made, it led to a result framed in the acute limitation to exercise this right, especially for women who live in rural populated towns, due to the restriction of their locomotion, internet access and suitable health services, among others that add to the amount of difficulties generated by the pandemic. The research allows us to conclude that the measures adopted in the framework of the State of economic, social and ecological emergency for the protection of this right are null, since they lack an effective socio-demographic approach that guarantees the protection of voluntary pregnancy interruption in this times.

RESUMO A interrupgao voluntária da gravidez na Colombia é reconhecida em tres casos excepcio- nais pela jurisprudencia da Corte Constitucional. Desde entao, vem sendo desenvolvidas estratégias para eliminar os obstáculos em seu exercício, contudo sao muitas as barreiras que as mulheres encontram para ter acesso a esse direito. Com o surgimento da crise sanitária pública devido a Covid-19 é pertinente realizar um diagnóstico do estado atual desse direito; por isso, uma pesquisa de tipo qualitativa foi desenvolvida baseada no método hermeneutico. A partir disso, obteve-se um resultado que demonstra a limitagao do exercício desse direito, em especial pelas mulheres que moram em áreas rurais, devido a restrigao de sua locomogao, do acesso a internet e a servigos de saúde idoneos, entre outras dificuldades geradas pela pandemia. Conclui-se que as medidas adotadas no ambito estatal de emergencia economica, social e ecológica para a protegao desse direito sao nulas, já que carecem de uma abordagem sociodemográfica efetiva que garanta a protegao da interrupgao voluntária da gestagao nesse contexto.

Resumen El derecho disciplinario forma parte de la estructura pública inherente a toda organización estatal, independientemente de cual sea su naturaleza, con el fin de vigilar y controlar la conducta de los servidores públicos conforme a los principios rectores contenidos en su respectiva normatividad legal vigente, para permitir el cumplimiento de los fines e intereses del Estado. En ese sentido, dada la naturaleza autónoma e independiente de este derecho, vale la pena destacar los pilares que lo fundamentan, como son el ius puniendi del Estado, el principio de ilicitud sustancial y la relación de sujeción especial que existe entre ciertos agentes con el Estado. Así mismo, al considerar que los fallos disciplinarios proferidos por órganos de control, como la Procuraduría General de la Nación, se adoptan en el marco del quebrantamiento o la perturbación de un deber funcional en el ejercicio de la actividad estatal por parte de servidores públicos o particulares que cumplen funciones públicas, es menester analizar el control pleno e integral de legalidad que efectúa la jurisdicción de lo contencioso administrativo a los mismos, dada la esencia que configura a estas decisiones como actos administrativos, para determinar si es necesario brindarles un tratamiento especial en el ordenamiento jurídico colombiano.

Abstract Disciplinary law constitutes a part of the public structure inherent to every state organization, regardless of its nature, in order to monitor and control the conduct of public servants in accordance to the guiding principles contained in the respective current legislation, to allow the fulfillment of the purposes and interests of the State. In that sense, given the autonomous and independent nature of this right, it is worth pointing out the pillars that support it, such as the State's ius puniendi, the principle of substantial illicitly and the special subjection relationship that exists between certain agents with the State. Likewise, considering that the disciplinary rulings issued by the control bodies, such as the Procuraduría General de la Nación (Attorney General's Office), are adopted within the framework of the breach or perturbation of a functional duty in the exercise of the state activity by public servants or particulars who perform public functions, it is due to examine the complete and integral control of legality that the jurisdiction for administrative proceedings applies to them, given the essence that configures these decisions as administrative acts, to determine if it is necessary to provide them with a special treatment in the Colombian legal system.

RESUMEN Los contratos de prestación de servicios profesiones son una modalidad de contratación pública directa que solo pueden ser suspendidos por fuerza mayor, caso fortuito o interés público. En ese sentido, siendo el COVID-19 una pandemia que se reviste de las calidades para ser considerado un evento de fuerza mayor, se procedió a interpretar el contenido del Decreto Legislativo N° 491 de 2020, por medio del cual se decidió sobre la suspensión de los contratos de prestación de servicios estatales, encontrando que el mismo se ajusta al artículo 95 contenido en la Carta Política de 1991, que refiere el principio de solidaridad, el cual amerita su aplicación para conjurar la crisis de salud pública por el Coronavirus a la luz de derechos fundamentales, económicos y sociales, como la vida, la dignidad humana, el mínimo vital, la salud y el trabajo.

ABSTRACT Profession service provision contracts are a form of direct public procurement that can only be suspended by force majeure, fortuitous event or public interest. In this sense, being the COVID-19 a pandemic that has the qualities to be considered an event of force majeure, the content of Legislative Decree No. 491 of 2020 was interpreted, through which it was decided on the suspension of the contracts for the provision of state services, finding that it complies with article 95 contained in the Political Charter of 1991, which refers to the principle of solidarity, which merits its application to ward off the public health crisis due to the Coronavirus in light of fundamental, economic and social rights, such as life, human dignity, the vital minimum, health and work.

RESUMO A prática da utilização de malhas de diferentes colorações, associada à técnica de fertirrigação, representa um novo conceito agrotecnológico que visa promover respostas fisiológicas específicas ao crescimento e à produção que são reguladas pela luz. Neste sentido, o objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar o efeito, em cultivo protegido, de malhas fotoconversoras e de concentrações de potássio na solução de fertirrigação sobre o desempenho horticultural da Costus lasius. A pesquisa foi conduzida na Universidade de São Paulo, ESALQ, Piracicaba, SP. Foram realizados três experimentos separadamente, para avaliar cinco concentrações de potássio na solução de fertirrigação (40, 80, 120, 160 e 200 mg L-1) em três colorações de malhas fotoconversoras (vermelha, azul e preta), no delineamento em blocos casualizados com cinco repetições. Foram avaliadas as variáveis altura de planta, número de folhas, caules e botões de flores. Os dados foram submetidos à análise conjunta de experimentos. A associação entre a concentração de 200 mg L-1 de K+ e a malha fotoconversora de cor preta resultou em maior produção de hastes e inflorescências.

ABSTRACT The practice of using different photo-selective nets, associated with the technique of fertigation, represents a new agrotechnological concept that aims to promote specific physiological responses for growth and production, which are regulated by light. The aims of the study were to evaluate the effect of photo-selective nets and potassium concentrations in the fertigation solution on the horticultural performance of Costus lasius. The study was conducted at the Universidade de São Paulo, ESALQ, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil. Three experiments were carried out separately to evaluate five potassium concentrations in the fertigation solution (40, 80, 120, 160 and 200 mg L-1) under three colours of photo-selective nets (red, blue and black) in a randomized block design, with five repetitions. The variables plant height and numbers of leaves, stems and flower buds were evaluated. The data were submitted to the joint analysis of experiments. The association between the K+ concentration of 200 mg L-1 and the black photo-selective net results in higher stem and inflorescence production.

Resumen En las regiones con riego intenso, la fertirrigación aumenta la productividad de los cultivos, pero la aplicación excesiva de fertilizantes aumenta el riesgo de salinización del suelo. Por lo tanto, se utilizaron ecuaciones de lixiviación para evaluar sistemas de recuperación de suelos salinizados por exceso de fertilizantes. Las fases del estudio fueron: la salinización de los suelos en lisímetros, la recuperación de estos suelos y la medición de las concentraciones de sal en los suelos para la comparación con estimaciones de ecuaciones empíricas. Los tratamientos combinaron sistemas de recuperación del suelo (continuo e intermitente) en cinco niveles iniciales de salinidad del suelo (2,0; 4,0; 6,0; 8,0 y 10,0 dS m-1). El diseño experimental fue de bloques al azar con seis repeticiones. La ecuación de Volobuyev representó mejor la remediación del suelo salinizado en relación con los resultados obtenidos experimentalmente. Las ecuaciones evaluadas mostraron un mejor desempeño en el sistema intermitente que en el sistema continuo.

Abstract In regions with intense irrigation, the use of fertirrigation increases crop productivity, but excessive fertilizer application increases the risk of soil salinization. Therefore, this work used leaching equations to evaluate systems of remediation of soils salinized by excess fertilizers. The phases of the study were: salinization of soils in lysimeters, remediation of these soils, and measurement of salt concentrations in soils for comparison with estimates of empirical equations. The treatments combined soil remediation systems (continuous and intermittent) with five initial levels of soil salinity (2.0, 4.0, 6.0, 8.0, and 10.0 dS m-1). The experimental design was randomized blocks with six replicates. The Volobuyev equation best represented the salinized soil remediation in relation to the results obtained experimentally. The equations tested showed better performance in the intermittent remediation system compared to the continuous system.

ABSTRACT The main objective of this study was to develop a numerical model to simulate water distribution, and the shape of the wetted soil volume, resulting from a point source irrigation at the ground surface (dripper), given soil hydraulic properties and irrigation system parameters. The mathematical model was developed in Fortran 90 at the Department of Biosystems Engineering, at the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, ESALQ/USP. The computer program was structured to allow the user to input information such as: a) flow and transport related to soil properties, b) information on irrigation type, c) boundary conditions, d) simulation time, and e) water application time through irrigation. Data from another experiment carried out at the Department of Biosystems Engineering were used to validate the model. Model performance was evaluated based on Willmott concordance index, coefficient of efficiency, root mean square error, mean error, and maximum absolute error. Based on comparisons of the model deviations from the measured data and with other results reported in the literature, it was clear that the predictions of the proposed numerical model were very satisfactory.

Abstract Background: Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious lung disease with high worldwide incidence that severely compromises the quality of life in affected individuals. Clinical tests are currently employed to monitor pulmonary status and treatment progression. The present study aimed to apply a three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction method based on chest radiography to quantify lung-involvement volume of TB acute-phase patients before and after treatment. In addition, these results were compared with indices from conventional clinical exams to show the coincidence level. Methods: A 3D lung reconstruction method using patient chest radiography was applied to quantify lung-involvement volume using retrospective examinations of 50 patients who were diagnosed with pulmonary TB and treated with two different drugs schemes. Twenty-five patients were treated with Scheme I (rifampicin, isoniazid, and pyrazinamide), whereas twenty-five patients were treated with Scheme II (rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol). Acute-phase reaction: Serum exams included C-reactive protein levels, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and albumin levels. Pulmonary function was tested posttreatment. Results: We found strong agreement between lung involvement and serum indices pre- and posttreatment. Comparison of the functional severity degree with lung involvement based on 3D image quantification for both treatment schemes found a high correlation. Conclusions: The present 3D reconstruction method produced a satisfactory agreement with the acute-phase reaction, most notably a higher significance level with the C-reactive protein. We also found a quite reasonable coincidence between the 3D reconstruction method and the degree of functional lung impairment posttreatment. The performance of the quantification method was satisfactory when comparing the two treatment schemes. Thus, the 3D reconstruction quantification method may be useful tools for monitoring TB treatment. The association with serum indices are not only inexpensive and sensitive but also may be incorporated into the assessment of patients during TB treatment.