We report a facile hydrothermal method for the synthesis of niobium pentoxide (Nb2O5) under two different temperatures, 120 °C (Nb2O5-120) and 150 °C (Nb2O5-150). The obtained materials were characterized by structural, optical and morphological techniques. Also, the photocatalytic properties of the Nb2O5 samples were evaluated in two reactions under ultraviolet (UVC) irradiation: degradation of methylene blue (MB) and indigo carmine (IC) dyes; and esterification of free fatty acids (FFA) present in waste cooking oil (WCO). The Nb2O5 was formed at different temperatures of synthesis, and the increase in temperature did not cause significant changes in the structural and optical characteristics, but resulted in an increased surface area of the synthesized materials. Both synthesized materials showed excellent efficiency for dye photodegradation. The sample Nb2O5-150 presented the best performance for the MB photodegradation, with almost 85% of the removal efficiency. In this case, the adsorption of MB molecules on the surface of the material was high due to the favorable electrostatic interaction and also because of its high surface area. For the IC photodegradation, the adsorption was insignificant, and both samples presented approximately 100% of the removal efficiency. These materials were also promising for the reduction of free fat acids in waste oil by photoesterification. NbO Nb O (Nb2O5 12 C Nb2O5120 (Nb2O5-120 15 Nb2O5150. Nb2O5150 . (Nb2O5-150) techniques Also Nb2O UVC (UVC irradiation (MB (IC dyes FFA (FFA WCO. WCO (WCO) characteristics photodegradation Nb2O5-15 85 case insignificant 100 photoesterification (Nb2O 1 Nb2O512 (Nb2O5-12 Nb2O515 (Nb2O5-150 (WCO Nb2O5-1 8 10 Nb2O51 (Nb2O5-1 (Nb2O5-15 Nb2O5- (Nb2O5-

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to verify the response of the melon accessions MR1 and C14 to gamma radiation in terms of germination and morphology.The melon accessions came from the germplasm collection of the Federal Rural University of the Semi-arid Region, and were submitted to five doses of gamma radiation (0, 100, 200, 300, 400 Gy) in four replications, each comprising 25 seeds, at the Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture of the University of São Paulo. The seeds were grown in a greenhouse at UFERSA employing a completely randomised design. The germination potential, rate and index were evaluated during the first stage of the trial. During the second stage, the germinated plants were transplanted into eight-litre buckets containing substrate and sand, in four replications of 15 plants each. The inflorescence, leaf blade and fruit were evaluated. The IMAGE J image analysis software was used to obtain the leaf and fruit data. The germination potential varied for the gamma-ray doses being tested, while the germination rate and index were not affected; phenotypic variations were seen in the leaves. The gamma-ray doses had no effect on the germination process. MR C C1 morphologyThe morphology Semiarid Semi arid Region 0, 0 (0 100 200 300 40 Gy 2 Paulo design trial eightlitre eight litre sand 1 inflorescence data gammaray ray tested affected leaves process ( 10 20 30 4 3

BiOCl/KBiO3 p-n heterostructures with hierarchical mesoporous architectures were successfully synthesized via a facile in situ method. The X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) results indicate the formation of heterojunctions between BiOCl and KBiO3. The photocatalytic performance of the as-prepared samples was investigated by the degradation of dye Rhodamine B (RhB) under visible light irradiation. BiOCl/KBiO3 composite has never been used to photodegrade the RhB which is a common dye and very difficult to degrade. The results demonstrated that KBiO3 combined with proper amount of BiOCl nanosheets exhibited high efficiency in the photocatalytic process, and BiOCl/KBiO3 with the molar ratio of 70/30 demonstrated the highest photocatalytic activity due to its large surface area, excellent charge separation characteristics and the suppressed recombination of electron-hole pairs. The results of active species detection reveal that the superoxide radical anions (O2-), hydroxyl free radicals (·OH), photogenerated holes (h+) and photogenerated electrons (e-) reactive species work together for the photocatalytic degradation of RhB. A possible and new mechanism of photocatalysis that differs from other teams was also explored and proposed. The present study will benefit the development of the new p-n heterojunction photocatalysts and would be of great importance to meet ever-increasing environmental demands in the future. BiOClKBiO3 BiOClKBiO KBiO BiOCl/KBiO pn p n method Xray X ray XRD, XRD , (XRD) XPS (XPS SEM (SEM asprepared as prepared (RhB irradiation degrade process 7030 70 30 70/3 area electronhole hole pairs O2, O2 O (O2-) ·OH, OH ·OH (·OH) h+ h (h+ e (e- proposed everincreasing ever increasing future (XRD 703 7 3 70/ (O2- (·OH (h (e (O2 (O

This study presents a solution to solid waste problems, focusing on spent lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) and iron ore tailings (IOT) from the Mariana environmental accident in Brazil. The approach involves the production CoFe2O4 from LiBs and IOT, which serves as a catalyst for solar photo-Fenton reactions for methylene blue (MB) decolorization and as an electrochemical sensor for ascorbic acid (AA) detection. Chemical analysis showed recycling potential, with 45.22 ± 0.22% m m−1 Co from LiBs and 14.9 ± 1.5% m m−1 Fe from IOT, determined by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP OES) and flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS). The sol-gel synthesized CoFe2O4 exhibited a crystallite size of 51.9 ± 1.3 nm and agglomerated crystal clusters. Recycled-CoFe2O4 exhibited a 98.1% MB decolorization efficiency in 60 min under solar irradiation and remained above 92.3% in all 7 reuse cycles. The electrochemical sensor exhibited a coefficient of determination of 0.9987, a sensitivity of 3.352 ± 0.0428 μA mol L−1, and a limit of detection of 0.5511 µM in the concentration range of 1.96 to 23.08 mmol L−1 for AA detection. This study demonstrates the potential of recycled-CoFe2O4 in an environmentally friendly dye removal and as an electrochemical sensor, offering sustainable waste management and resource utilization with solar energy. problems lithiumion lithium ion (LiBs IOT (IOT Brazil CoFeO CoFe O CoFe2O photoFenton photo Fenton (MB (AA 4522 45 22 45.2 022 0 0.22 m1 1 m− 149 14 9 14. 15 5 1.5 ICP OES FAAS. FAAS . (FAAS) solgel sol gel 519 51 51. 13 3 1. clusters RecycledCoFe2O4 RecycledCoFeO Recycled Recycled-CoFe2O 981 98 98.1 6 923 92 92.3 cycles 09987 9987 0.9987 3352 352 3.35 00428 0428 0.042 L1 L 05511 5511 0.551 196 96 1.9 2308 23 08 23.0 L− recycledCoFe2O4 recycledCoFeO recycled recycled-CoFe2O energy 452 4 2 45. 02 0.2 (FAAS RecycledCoFe RecycledCoFe2O 98. 92. 0998 998 0.998 335 35 3.3 0042 042 0.04 0551 551 0.55 19 230 23. recycledCoFe recycledCoFe2O 0. 099 99 0.99 33 3. 004 04 0.0 055 55 0.5 09 0.9 00 05

ABSTRACT The ‘RD6’ glutinous rice (Oryza sativa L.), developed from the popular aromatic rice ‘KDML105’ through gamma irradiation, is a key economic cultivar widely consumed in Thailand and exported throughout Asia. However, cultivation of the ‘RD6’ faces challenges due to its low grain yield and growth performance. The objective of this study was to use biostimulant chitosan and brassinosteroids to promote growth performance, nutrition, and yield of the ‘RD6’ rice. Chitosan (2.5, 5.0, 7.5, and 10.0 mg L-1) and brassinosteroids (0.00005, 0.0005, 0.001, and 0.002 mg L-1) were sprayed twice at 40- and 75-d-old rice plants in paddy fields. The results demonstrated that foliar spraying with 7.5 mg L-1 chitosan can promote leaf growth of ‘RD6’ and improve grain yield by 24% as compared with the control. More pronounced effects were observed with 0.002 mg L-1 brassinosteroid, improving not only growth but also ‘RD6’ yield by 41.8% compared to the control. Moreover, 0.002 mg L-1 brassinosteroids can enhance antioxidant capacities (total phenolic contents), elemental K and Ca contents, and the aroma compound 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2AP) contents in the rice grains. Furthermore, the use of 0.002 mg L-1 brassinosteroids proved to be a financially sound investment, yielding superior net returns and an advantageous benefit-cost ratio compared with 7.5 mg L-1 chitosan. Therefore, the use of exogenous brassinosteroids on glutinous rice in this study offers promising advantages for promoting the growth and physiological performance of rice plants.

Abstract This study investigated the effects caused by the thermal shock phenomenon on the temperature distribution in Adhered Ceramic Tiling Systems (ACTS). Cyclic thermal and hygroscopic loads are periodic events resulting from successive and sequential processes of heating by solar irradiation and sudden cooling by heavy rains. Through an experimental program carried out in a ceramic tile prototype composed of porcelain tiles settle with adhesive mortar directly on a concrete wall, monitored the surface temperatures and temperatures at the adhesive mortar-concrete interface were measured during its exposure to heating and cooling cycles according to NBR 15575-4 (ABNT, 2021) procedures. The confinement of thermal energy (heat) inside the structure, after the beginning of cooling, demonstrates that part of the thermal stresses is maintained internally to the structure even after the drop-in surface temperature of the ceramic tile (non-homogeneous distribution), indicating that the movements structural elements of thermal origin will tend to different directions (non-uniform) and, consequently, will cause opposite stresses between layers. This results in a possible increase and concentration of stresses in certain regions that, if critical, will lead to the appearance of damage in the ceramic coating. ACTS. ACTS . (ACTS) rains wall mortarconcrete 155754 15575 4 15575- ABNT, ABNT (ABNT 2021 procedures heat (heat dropin drop nonhomogeneous non homogeneous distribution, , distribution) nonuniform uniform (non-uniform consequently layers critical coating (ACTS 1557 202 155 20 15 2 1

Resumo O estudo investigou os efeitos causados pelo fenômeno do choque térmico sobre a distribuição de temperatura em sistemas de revestimento cerâmico aderido (SRCA). Carregamentos cíclicos térmicos e higroscópicos são eventos periódicos resultado de processos sucessivos e sequenciais de aquecimento por irradiação solar e resfriamentos bruscos por chuvas. Por meio de um programa experimental realizado em um protótipo de revestimento cerâmico composto de placas de porcelanato assentadas com argamassa colante diretamente sobre uma parede de concreto, monitoraram-se as temperaturas superficiais e na interface argamassa colante-concreto durante sua exposição a ciclos de aquecimento e resfriamento, conforme procedimentos da NBR 15575-4 (ABNT, 2021). O confinamento de energia térmica (calor) no interior da estrutura, após o início do resfriamento, demonstra que parte dos esforços térmicos é mantida internamente à estrutura mesmo após a queda de temperatura superficial da placa cerâmica (distribuição não homogênea), indicando que as movimentações estruturais de origem térmica tenderão a ir em direções diferentes (não uniformes) e, consequentemente, ocasionarão solicitações opostas entre camadas. Isso resulta em possível acréscimo e concentração de tensões em determinadas regiões, que, se críticas, levarão ao surgimento do dano no revestimento cerâmico. SRCA. SRCA . (SRCA) chuvas concreto monitoraramse monitoraram colanteconcreto resfriamento 155754 15575 4 15575- ABNT, ABNT (ABNT 2021. 2021 2021) calor (calor homogênea, homogênea , homogênea) uniformes consequentemente camadas regiões críticas (SRCA 1557 202 155 20 15 2 1

Abstract Introduction. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is considered one of the most important crops in the world. Genetic improvement of tomatoes has employed different methods to generate variability, and mutation the induction of mutations is one of the techniques used to obtaining improved varieties. The first step in using this tool is studying radiosensitivity to determine the irradiation dose to be used. Objective. To determine the radiosensitivity and the dose of cobalt-60 gamma rays to be used in three tomato varieties. Materials and methods. This research was conducted in January 2020 at the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Agrícolas of Cuba. Seeds of three tomato varieties were irradiated with cobalt-60 gamma rays, with doses ranging from 100 Gy to 900 Gy, at intervals of 100 Gy; an unirradiated control was also used. The percentage of germination, plant height, and seedling survival were evaluated. Results. It was observed that higher irradiation dose reduced germination, survival, and plant height. The IDIAP T-7 and IDIAP T-9 varieties reduced germination at a dose of 400 Gy, while the DINA RPs cultivar reduced germination at 300 Gy. Genotypes showed survival values below 50 % at a dose of 800 Gy. Height reduction began at doses of 200 Gy for IDIAP T-7, 300 Gy for DINA RPs, and 400 Gy for IDIAP T-9. Conclusion. The DL-50 doses were identified as 692, 588, and 630 Gy, and the GR-50 doses were 407, 467, and 380 Gy for the IDIAP T-7, IDIAP T-9, and DINA RPs varieties, respectively. The GR-50 dose of each variety was selected for the mutation breeding program.

Resumen Introducción. El tomate (Solanum lycopersicum L.) es considerado uno de los cultivos más importantes en el mundo. La mejora genética del tomate ha empleado diferentes métodos para generar variabilidad, la inducción de mutaciones es una de las técnicas empleadas en la obtención de variedades mejoradas. El primer paso, en el uso de esta herramienta, es el estudio de radiosensibilidad para determinar la dosis de irradiación a emplear. Objetivo. Determinar la radiosensibilidad y la dosis de rayos gamma de cobalto-60 a emplear en tres variedades de tomate. Materiales y métodos. Esta investigación se desarrolló en enero del año 2020, en el Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Agrícolas de Cuba. Se irradiaron con rayos gamma de Cobalto-60 semillas de tres variedades de tomate, con dosis entre 100 Gy y 900 Gy, con intervalos de dosis de 100 Gy; también se empleó un control sin irradiar. Se evaluaron el porcentaje de germinación, la altura y la sobrevivencia de las plántulas. Resultados. Se observó que a mayores dosis de irradiación se redujo la germinación, la sobrevivencia y la altura de las plántulas. Las variedades IDIAP T-7 e IDIAP T-9 redujeron su germinación a la dosis de 400 Gy y el cultivar DINA RPs a los 300 Gy. Los genotipos presentaron valores de sobrevivencia por debajo del 50 % a la dosis de 800 Gy. La reducción de altura inició a la dosis de 200 Gy para la variedad IDIAP T-7, 300 Gy para DINA RPs y 400 Gy para IDIAP T-9. Conclusión. Las dosis de DL-50 identificadas fueron 692, 588 y 630 Gy y las dosis deGR-50 fueron 407, 467 y 380 Gy para las variedades IDIAP T-7, IDIAP T-9 Y DINA RPs, respectivamente. Se seleccionó la dosis GR-50 de cada una de las variedades para el programa de mejora por mutaciones.

Abstract Sideroxylon capiri (Tempisque) is a tropical tree of the Sapotaceae family, considered of great importance from its biological role, traditional use and high content of secondary metabolites of interest. However, both natural and anthropogenic factors have led to its classification as a threatened species in Mexico according to the NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010 regulation. Therefore, the development of an in vitro propagation protocol for the conservation of this species is crucial. Within this context, the effect of the growth regulators 6-Benzylaminopurine (BAP) and Picloram on the formation, proliferation and development of embryogenic callus and/or pro-embryogenic structures, as well as the effect of L-Cysteine on the reduction of oxidation in callus which were exposed to UV-B irradiation, was evaluated. Results show a positive response to the application of the combination of BAP and Picloram at concentrations of 4 and 2 mg L-1 respectively, on growth callus. Additionally, the generation of pro-embryogenic callus was observed at concentrations of 0.5 and 1 mg L-1 of BAP and 1.5 and 2 mg L-1 of Picloram. Furthermore, a culture medium was standardized that reduced callus oxidation and browning by using 100 to 200 mg L-1 of L-Cysteine.

Resumen Sideroxylon capiri (tempisque) es un árbol tropical de la familia Sapotaceae, considerado de suma importancia debido a su papel biológico, uso tradicional y alto contenido de metabolitos secundarios de interés. No obstante, debido a factores tanto naturales como antropogénicos, en México se ha catalogado como una especie amenazada de acuerdo con la NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010. Por lo anterior, es crucial el desarrollo de un protocolo de propagación in vitro para su conservación. En este contexto, se evaluó el efecto de los reguladores de crecimiento 6-Bencilaminopurina (BAP) y Picloram en la formación, proliferación y desarrollo de callo embriogénico y estructuras proembriogénicas, así como el efecto de la L-Cisteína en la reducción de la oxidación en callos, los cuales fueron expuestos a irradiación UV-B. Los resultados mostraron una respuesta positiva ante la aplicación de la combinación de BAP y Picloram en concentraciones de 4 y 2 mg L-1, respectivamente sobre el crecimiento de los callos. Además, se observó la generación de callos proembriogénicos en concentraciones de 0.5 y 1 mg L-1 de BAP y 1.5 y 2 mg L-1 de Picloram. Adicionalmente, se logró estandarizar un medio de cultivo que disminuyó los procesos de oxidación y pardeamiento en los callos mediante el uso de L-Cisteína en concentraciones de 100 a 200 mg L-1.

Abstract In view of enhanced Pc applications, doped materials have drawn much attention. The present work focused on synthesizing pure and Pd doped WO3 Np, which were used as Pc for MB and RhB aqueous solutions discoloration, under VL, by a unique MWI technique. XRD and TEM studies revealed that Pd dopant did not influence WO3 samples structure and morphology, since they had mono-dispersed spherical forms, with an average diameter of about 50-30 nm. Optical spectra showed a red shift in the absorption edges, with an increase in Ct of Pd from 0 to 10 wt%, which indicates the decrease in Eg of WO3 with Pd doping. Eg was calculated as 3.02, 2.84 and 2.73 eV, for pure and Pd (5 and 10 wt%) doped WO3 samples, respectively. Pc intensity of Pd doped WO3 was significantly higher than that of the pure one. This was due to the recombination of photo-excited electrons and holes. Pc activities of pure and Pd doped WO3 samples were analyzed based on their ability to degrade MB and RhB dyes under VL. Pd doped WO3 showed better Pc degradation, due to an increase in SA, and a decrease in Eg and O vacancies.

Abstract: The present work focuses on the optimization of maximum power tracking (MPPT) in photovoltaic systems by employing a new technique based on linear regression. The main purpose is to develop an MPPT algorithm using linear regression techniques, which involves identifying and tracking the maximum power point of solar panels more accurately. The proposed algorithm is developed in MATLAB/Simulink software and validated through experimental tests. Subsequently, the application of the algorithm is extended to an electrical network modeled and simulated in HYPERSIM software, this tool allows a more detailed analysis of the instantaneous dynamics of electrical and control variables in complex systems when varying factors such as temperature and irradiation. The innovative contribution of this work is not only limited to the improvement of MPPT algorithms in photovoltaic systems. It is highlighted that, although the term MPPT is mainly associated with solar PV, the optimization of available power is also relevant for other renewable energy sources. Optimizing the conversion of solar energy into usable electricity not only increases the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of these systems, but also highlights the key role in the transition to a more sustainable electricity supply. Abstract (MPPT techniques accurately MATLABSimulink MATLAB Simulink tests Subsequently irradiation that PV sources costeffectiveness cost effectiveness supply

Resumen: El presente trabajo se enfoca en la optimización del seguimiento de máxima potencia (MPPT) en sistemas fotovoltaicos mediante el empleo de una nueva técnica basada en regresión lineal. El propósito principal es desarrollar un algoritmo de MPPT que utilice técnicas de regresión lineal, lo que implica identificar y seguir con mayor exactitud el punto de máxima potencia de los paneles solares. El algoritmo propuesto se desarrolla en el software MATLAB/Simulink, validándose a través de pruebas experimentales. Posteriormente, se extiende la aplicación del algoritmo a una red eléctrica modelada y simulada en el software HYPERSIM, esta herramienta permite un análisis más detallado de la dinámica instantánea de las variables eléctricas y de control en sistemas complejos al variar factores como la temperatura e irradiación. La contribución innovadora de este trabajo no solo se circunscribe a la mejora de los algoritmos de MPPT en sistemas fotovoltaicos. Se destaca que, aunque el término MPPT se asocie principalmente con la energía solar fotovoltaica, la optimización de la potencia disponible también es relevante para otras fuentes de energía renovable. La optimización de la conversión de energía solar en electricidad utilizable no solo aumenta la rentabilidad y sostenibilidad de estos sistemas, sino que también destaca el papel fundamental en la transición hacia un suministro eléctrico más sostenible. Resumen (MPPT lineal solares MATLABSimulink MATLAB Simulink MATLAB/Simulink experimentales Posteriormente HYPERSIM irradiación fotovoltaica renovable sostenible

South Sudan is expansive and sparsely populated with over 80% of the population living in rural areas. The country has no national grid connecting its cities and towns, thus making rural areas "good candidates" for stand-alone renewable energy systems. This study was conducted to determine the technical feasibility and economic viability of a stand-alone photovoltaic (PV) system compared to a diesel generator. A techno-economic model was developed to forecast the performance of the PV system. The system was initially designed using the IEEE Recommended Practice for Sizing of Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems (IEEE P1562-2021) and the IEEE Recommended Practice for Sizing Lead-Acid Batteries for Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems (IEEE 1013-2019). The solar radiation data used for modeling were acquired from the Ineichen clear sky model and then transposed to the plane of array irradiation using pvlib python. The system optimization and sensitivity analysis was performed under various diesel fuel costs using the Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Energy Resources (HOMER) software. Results show that at a fuel price of $ 2 per liter, the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of the PV system is 64% lower than that of the diesel generator and that the system can earn 11% return on investment (ROI) and recover the investment in about 5.5 years. With a drop in price of diesel fuel to $1 per liter, the payback period increases to about 7 years. These results show that standalone PV systems are technically feasible and economically viable in rural and peri-urban areas of South Sudan.

Resumen Antecedentes: Las metástasis óseas son una manifestación común de muchas neoplasias malignas. La radioterapia de haz externo (EBRT) proporciona una paliación exitosa de las metástasis óseas dolorosas. En el presente estudio, comparamos tres esquemas de EBRT paliativo en metástasis óseas dolorosas. Objetivo: Evaluar el alivio del dolor y la mejora del estado funcional en estos pacientes. Método: Este estudio prospectivo se realizó en pacientes con metástasis óseas dolorosas de cualquier primario. Los pacientes se dividieron aleatoriamente en tres grupos para recibir EBRT paliativa, ya sea 6Gy en una sola sesión (grupo I), 8Gy en una sola sesión (grupo II) o 10 Gy/2 fracciones/1 semana de diferencia (grupo III) hasta el sitio involucrado. El objetivo principal fue valorar la respuesta general al dolor, evaluada mediante la escala de dolor de Glasgow y la mejora en el estado funcional, mediante la puntuación del estado funcional del Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG). Los objetivos secundarios medidos fueron el alivio completo del dolor, la duración de la respuesta general al dolor, la necesidad de analgésicos y reirradiación. Resultados: Un total de 60 pacientes fueron igualmente asignados al azar en 3 grupos. Conclusión: El alivio del dolor se observó máximo en el grupo III. En los tres grupos, la puntuación media inicial del dolor se redujo significativamente y el estado funcional ECOG medio mejoró 1 mes después de la EBRT.

Abstract Background: Bone metastases are a common manifestation of many malignancies. External beam radiotherapy (EBRT) provides successful palliation of painful bone metastases. In the present study, we compared three schedules of palliative EBRT in painful bony metastasis. Objective: To evaluate pain relief and performance status improvement in these patients. Method: This prospective, study was conducted on patients of painful bone metastases from any primary. Patients were randomly divided into three groups to received palliative EBRT either 6Gy single-session (group-I), or 8Gy single-session (group-II) or 10Gy/2-fractions/1-week apart (group-III) to the involved site. Primary objective was to assess overall pain response, assessed using Glasgow pain scale and improvement in performance status, assessed using Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score. Secondary objectives measured were complete pain relief, duration of overall pain response, analgesic requirement and need of re-irradiation. Results: A total of 60-patients were equally randomized into 3 groups. Conclusion: Pain relief was observed maximum in group-III. In all three groups, mean baseline pain score was significantly reduced, and mean ECOG performance status improve 1-month post-EBRT.

ABSTRACT Ecuador's solar potential was explored, proving high for the favorable implementation of photovoltaic systems, with a greater focus on the Andes mountain range. In the Coastal region, global horizontal irradiation levels maintain the trend of being feasible for energy optimization in establishments through photovoltaic panels. A proposal was developed to improve the energy efficiency of the computer company Altura S.A. via commercial license software, PVsyst 7.2; showing positive technical and economic results, producing an energy surplus of 14.11% with a recovery period of 15.7 years, avoiding the emission of 1.33 tons of CO2 annually. In turn, various barriers were established that prevent the penetration of these systems such as political, social, etc., as well as the great and reinforced use of conventional energy sources despite the feasibility shown in this study.

RESUMEN El potencial solar de Ecuador fue explorado mostrandose elevado para la favorable puesta en marcha de sistemas fotovoltaicos, con un mayor enfoque en la cordillera de los Andes. En la región Costa, los niveles de irradiación global horizontal mantienen la tendencia de ser factibles para la optimización energética en establecimientos por medio de paneles fotovoltaicos. Fue desarrollada una propuesta para mejorar la eficiencia energética de la empresa informática Altura S.A. mediante el software de licencia comercial, PVsyst 7,2; mostrando resultados positivos en lo técnico y económico, produciendo un excedente energético del 14,11% con un periodo de recuperación de 15,7 años, evitandola emisión de 1,33 toneladas de CO2 anualmente. A su vez, se establecieron diversas barreras que impiden la penetración de estos sistemas como las políticas, sociales, etc, así como el gran y reforzado uso de fuentes convencionales de energía a pesar de la factibilidad mostrada en este estudio.

Resumo A estomatite química é um tipo de lesão traumática causada pelo contato de substâncias químicas e medicamentos com os tecidos bucais, resultando em danos clinicamente significativos. Nesse contexto, é relatado o caso de um paciente do sexo masculino com 14 anos, portador de doença renal crónica, em terapia renal substitutiva (diálise peritoneal) e uso de carbonato de cálcio via cápsulas orais para tratamento. Devido a complicações da diálise peritoneal, o paciente apresentou um quadro de peritonite bacteriana, necessitando de internamento em unidade de terapia intensiva e alteração do modo de terapia dialítica para hemodiálise. Durante o período de internamento, foi observado o desenvolvimento de lesões orais significativas devido à administração inadequada de carbonato de cálcio, interferindo na evolução do estado geral de saúde do paciente e exigindo a assistência de uma equipa odontológica para diagnóstico e tratamento. O paciente foi diagnosticado com estomatite química. Durante o exame clínico foi possível observar a presença de lesões ulceradas e hemorrágicas localizadas no lábio, mucosas jugais, palato duro e palato mole. A fotobiomodulação a laser foi utilizada como tratamento associada ao corticosteróide. Cada região recebeu dez pontos de 1 J, de forma que foram fornecidos 60 J de energia por dia/sessão. No total, foram fornecidos 480 J de energia com um tempo total de irradiação de 4800 s. O paciente relatou melhora considerável dos sintomas álgicos após a primeira sessão de fotobiomodulação a laser. Após 8 sessões, o paciente melhorou e a fotobiomodulação a laser mostrou-se eficaz no tratamento de lesões orais

Abstract Chemical stomatitis is a type of traumatic injury caused by contact of chemical substances and drugs with oral tissues, resulting in clinically significant damage. This case reports a 14-year-old male patient with chronic kidney disease on renal replacement therapy (peritoneal dialysis) and using calcium carbonate via oral capsules for treatment. Due to peritoneal dialysis complications, the patient developed bacterial peritonitis, requiring intensive care unit admission and alteration of his dialysis therapy mode to hemodialysis. During the hospitalization period, significant oral lesions developed due to inadequate calcium carbonate administration, interfering with the evolution of the patient’s general health and requiring the assistance of a dental team for diagnosis and treatment. The patient was diagnosed with chemical stomatitis. During the clinical examination, ulcerated, bleeding lesions were observed on the lip, jugal mucous membranes, hard palate, and soft palate. Laser photobiomodulation was used as a treatment associated with a topical corticosteroid. Each region received ten 1 J/point, and 60 J of energy were delivered per day/session. In total, 480 J of energy were delivered with a total irradiation time of 4800 s. The patient reported considerable improvement in pain symptoms after the first laser-photobiomodulation session. After 8 sessions, the patient had improved, and laser photobiomodulation proved effective for treating oral lesions.

Resumen Los concentrados de glóbulos rojos son el componente que se utiliza con mayor frecuencia en las transfusiones sanguíneas. La irradiación gamma de la unidad transfusional está indicada cuando un paciente corre el riesgo de desarrollar la enfermedad de injerto contra huésped asociada a una transfusión. Sin embargo, esta irradiación exacerba la lesión de almacenamiento aumentando los niveles plasmáticos de potasio y disminuyendo los de sodio. Estos efectos sobre los glóbulos rojos reducen el tiempo de viabilidad de las unidades transfusionales irradiadas almacenadas. En este trabajo, estudiamos el efecto de diferentes dosis de radiación gamma sobre la concentración de los iones plasmáticos en las bolsas irradiadas, los cuales son indicativos de posibles alteraciones de las membranas de los glóbulos rojos y de los leucocitos. El análisis de los resultados obtenidos muestra que la radiación, a las dosis estudiadas, no afecta el consumo de glucosa. Sin embargo, la permeabilidad de la membrana de los eritrocitos aumenta con la dosis de radiación, indicando que este tipo de alteraciones podrían ser dosis dependiente. Estos resultados podrían ayudar a diseñar nuevos medios de conservación para reducir el daño a la membrana inducido por la radiación.

Abstrac Red blood cell concentrates are the most widely used component in blood transfusions. Gamma irradiation of the transfusion unit is indicated when a patient is at risk of developing transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease. However, this irradiation exacerbates storage damage by increasing potassium and decreasing sodium plasmatic levels. These effects on red blood cells reduce the viability time of stored irradiated units. In this work, we study the different radiation dose effects on the concentration of plasmatic ions in the gamma-irradiated bags, which are attributed to possible membrane alterations of red blood cells and leukocytes. The result analysis shows that radiation, at the doses studied, does not affect glucose consumption. However, the permeability of the erythrocyte membrane increases with the radiation dose, indicating that these types of alterations could be dose-dependent. These results could help to design a new preservation medium to reduce radiation-induced membrane damage.