ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the effect of removing apical dominance at phenological stages on the agronomic traits of soybean cultivars. The experiment was conducted in the 2020/2021 growing season inthe teaching-experimental area of the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Sul, Campus Ibirubá, under a randomized block design in a split-plot arrangement, with three replications. The main plots were composed of five soybean cultivars (DM53i54 IPRO, Zeus IPRO, Lanza IPRO, DM5958 IPRO, and Delta IPRO), and the subplots consisted of the phenological stages of apical dominance removal (control, V2, V4, and V6). Morphological traits were evaluated at different stages. Differences were observed between cultivars, which followed their pre-defined morphologies. Apical dominance removal reduced aspects such as the number of nodes and legumes on the main stem and the first legumeinsertion height. Cultivars developed branching mechanismsas a compensation strategy, increasing the number of legumes on the branches by up to 130%. The removal of the shoot apex can modify morphological aspects in soybean plants,but their yield tends to be maintained. ABSTRACT 20202021 2020 2021 2020/202 teachingexperimental teaching experimental Education Sul Ibirubá splitplot split plot arrangement replications DM53i54 DMi DM i (DM53i5 IPRO DM595 , IPRO) control, control (control V2 V V4 V6. V6 . V6) predefined pre defined morphologies height strategy 130 130% plantsbut plants but maintained 2020202 202 2020/20 DM53i5 (DM53i DM59 13 202020 20 2020/2 DM53i DM5 1 20202 2 2020/

RESUMO: O presente artigo objetiva avaliar o efeito da remoção da dominância apical em estádios fenológicos, nos caracteres agronômicos de cultivares de soja. O experimento foi implantado na área didática-experimental do Instituto Federal de Educação e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Sul, Campus Ibirubá, na safra 2020/2021, sob delineamento de blocos ao acaso, em arranjo de parcelas subdivididas, com três repetições. As parcelas principais eram compostas pelos cinco cultivares (DM53i54 IPRO, Zeus IPRO, Lança IPRO, DM5958 IPRO e Delta IPRO) e as subparcelas, pelos estádios fenológicos de remoção de dominância apical (testemunha, V2, V4 e V6). As características morfológicas foram avaliadas em diferentes estádios. Como resultados, verificaram-se diferenças entre os cultivares, que seguiram suas morfologias pré-definidas. A remoção de dominância apical, reduziu aspectos como o número de nós e legumes na haste principal, além da altura de inserção do primeiro legume. Como estratégia de compensação, os cultivares desenvolvem mecanismos de ramificação, acrescendo até 130% no número de legumes nos ramos. Verifica-se que a remoção do ápice caulinar é capaz de modificar aspectos morfológicos em plantas de soja, contudo, seu rendimento tende a ser mantido. RESUMO soja didáticaexperimental didática experimental Sul Ibirubá 20202021 2020 2021 2020/2021 acaso subdivididas repetições DM53i54 DMi DM i (DM53i5 DM595 subparcelas testemunha, testemunha (testemunha V2 V V6. V6 . V6) resultados verificaramse verificaram se prédefinidas. prédefinidas pré definidas. definidas pré-definidas principal legume compensação ramificação 130 ramos Verificase Verifica contudo mantido 2020202 202 2020/202 DM53i5 (DM53i DM59 13 202020 20 2020/20 DM53i DM5 1 20202 2 2020/2 2020/

ABSTRACT Introduction: Robotic Radical Prostatectomy using the Da-Vinci Single-Port (SP) robot can provide comparable functional and oncological outcomes with potential advantages pertaining to peri-operative morbidity, especially in patients with an extensive history of prior abdominal surgeries (1, 2). Materials and Methods: Our case is a 74-year-old male with a history of diabetes, cardiac bypass, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, presenting with a PSA of 7.2. His MRI showed a PIRADS-5 lesion in the left apex and mid-gland peripheral zone, and he was diagnosed with unfavorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer after MRI guided fusion biopsy. His BMI was 31, and past surgical history was pertinent for two exploratory laparotomies due to gunshot wounds and a colostomy creation followed by reversal. The standardized steps of robotic radical prostatectomy were carried out using SP robotic platform performed by author SH (3, 4). Results: Total operative time and estimated blood loss were 210 minutes and 150mL respectively. The patient was discharged on postoperative day one and final pathology showed adenocarcinoma of the prostate Gleason score 4+3=7, pT2NxR0 and negative surgical margins. The patient was continent four weeks after surgery and the PSA continues to be undetectable after three months. Conclusion: Transvesical Radical prostatectomy using the single port platform provides acceptable oncological and functional outcomes and quicker recovery given decreased risk of ileus and peritoneal irritation. Given that the abdominal cavity is not violated, the risk of bowel or vascular injury is mitigated, especially in patients with a hostile abdomen. Introduction DaVinci Da Vinci SinglePort Single Port (SP perioperative peri morbidity 1, 1 (1 2. 2 . 2) Methods 74yearold yearold 74 year old diabetes bypass hypertension hyperlipidemia 72 7 7.2 PIRADS5 PIRADS 5 PIRADS- midgland mid gland zone intermediaterisk intermediate biopsy 31 reversal 3, 3 (3 4. 4 4) Results 21 mL respectively 437 4+3=7 pTNxR pT NxR pT2NxR margins months Conclusion irritation violated mitigated abdomen ( 7. 43 4+3= 4+3 4+

Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the influence of preflaring using LA Axxess and ProTaper Shaping files on the accuracy of Root ZX mini, Mini Apex Locator, and Propex II electronic apex locators (EALs). Methods: Thirty mandibular incisors were accessed, and their root canal length (RCL) was determined with the aid of a stereomicroscope. Then, the specimens were randomly assigned into two groups according to the preflaring instrument: G1- LA Axxess; G2- ProTaper Shaping files. The root canal length was determined in the alginate model by EALs before and after preflaring. Data were classified as accurate (≤ 0.5 mm) or inaccurate (> 0.5 mm or beyond the root canal length). McNemar's test was used to detect differences in the EALs’ accuracy before and after preflaring, and Cochran’s Q test was applied to detect diferences in accuracy between the EALs. Results: McNemar's test identified differences in precision in the Propex II and Mini Apex Locator, with significantly increased accuracy after preflaring with ProTaper files. Cochrans’ Q test showed no differences between EALs’ accuracy (p>.05). Conclusions: Preflaring procedures increased accurate measurements for all the EALs, with statistical differences for Propex II and Mini Apex Locator when ProTaper instruments were used. All EALs showed similar accuracy.

Resumo Objetivos: Avaliar a influência do pré-alargamento cervical usando LA axxes e limas ProTaper Shaping na precisão dos localizadores foraminais eletrónicos (EALs) Root ZX mini, Mini Apex e Propex II. Métodos: Trinta incisivos superiores foram acessados e tiveram seu comprimento real de trabalho determinado com o auxílio de um estereomicroscópio. Depois, as amostras foram divididas de forma randomizada entre 2 grupos de acordo com o instrumento de pré-alargamento: G1- LA Axxess; G2- ProTaper Shaping. Usando modelos de alginato, o comprimento real de trabalho foi determinado utilizando-se localizadores foraminais eletrônicos antes e depois do pré-alargamento. Os dados foram classificados como precisos (≤ 0,5 mm) ou imprecisos (> 0,5 mm ou além do comprimento real de trabalho). O teste de McNemar foi utilizado para detectar diferenças na precisão do mesmo localizador foraminal antes e depois do pré-alargamento e o teste Q de Cochran foi aplicado para determinar a diferença de precisão entre os aparelhos. Resultados: o teste de McNemar identificou diferenças na precisão do Propex II e Mini Apex com um significante aumento da precisão após pré-alargamento com limas ProTaper. O teste Q de Cochran não mostrou diferenças na precisão entre os aparelhos (p>0,05). Conclusões: Procedimentos de pré-alargamento aumentaram a precisão nas medidas em todos os localizadores foraminais, com diferença estatística no Propex II e Mini Apex quando limas ProTaper foram utilizadas. Todos os localizadores foraminais mostraram medidas similares.

Resumen El artículo realiza un recorrido por los conceptos que orientan sostienen el desarrollo de la integralidad en el Programa APEX (Programa integral y territorial de la Universidad de la República, Uruguay) y que organizan su funcionamiento. Para ello se analizan los diferentes itinerarios de participación universitaria en los territorios a los que APEX adscribe así como de las configuraciones propuestas para la formación integral de los estudiantes universitarios. Por último se desarrollan los fundamentos que sostienen las denominadas Plataformas Integrales de Formación y Abordaje Territorial, en tanto estructuras de funcionamiento de un Programa Integral y algunas de las herramientas para la gestión de las mismas, como son el Sistema de Información Geográfica y la Matriz de Inserción Estudiantil.

Abstract The article takes a tour of the concepts that support the development of comprehensiveness in the APEX Program (Comprehensive and Territorial Program of the University of the Republic, Uruguay) and that give structure to its operation. In this way, an analytical description of different university participation itineraries in the territories to which APEX belongs is presented, as well as the proposed configurations for the comprehensive training of university students. Finally, the foundations that support the so-called: Comprehensive Training and Territorial Approach Platforms are developed, as operating structures of a Comprehensive Program and some of the tools for their management, such as the Geographic Information System and the Matrix of Student Insertion.

Resumo O artigo realiza um percurso pelos conceitos que sustentam o desenvolvimento da integralidade no Programa APEX (Programa Integral e Territorial da Universidade da República, Uruguai) e que estruturam o seu funcionamento. Desta forma se analisam os diferentes itinerários de participação universitária nos territórios a que pertence a APEX, assim como as configurações propostas para a formação integral dos estudantes universitários. Por fim, desenvolvem-se os alicerces que sustentam as chamadas: Plataformas de Formação Integral e Abordagem Territorial, como estruturas operativas de um Programa Integral e algumas das ferramentas para a sua gestão, como são o Sistema de Informação Geográfica e a Matriz de Inserção Estudantil.

The provision of political goods and governance in marginalised local communities, located in Cape Town, South Africa, during the national lockdown periods (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) is described. The focus is on an African city, drawing attention to the growing importance of urban governance on the continent. Rapid urbanisation and emergency periods (such as the pandemic) are adding to the complexity of the urban space. This study found that communities in the city relied mostly on themselves for the provision of goods, and that the provision of security remains a critical political good, informing governance. However, the findings confront literature on a hierarchy of political goods, in which security is at the apex. In the given context, the sequence of the provision of goods changes to a non-hierarchical process. The fulfilment of other political goods will facilitate improved provision of security. Good governance needs to be informed by an integrated approach to, and the synchronous fulfilment of, political goods. SIGNIFICANCE: • During times of emergencies, already marginalised urban communities experience greater political neglect and are left to protect themselves and to provide for each other. • These communities experience desertion across the spectrum of political goods. • Resilience in such communities needs to be improved through good governing principles. • Although optimal local level governance relies heavily on the provision of security, the importance of the provision of education, employment, political freedom, housing, and health services (to mention a few) requires renewed attention.

Introduction: Cholesteatoma, although relatively rare, presents significant challenges in clinical practice. Despite decades of research, its cause remains complex and elusive. Objective: This review aimed to summarize key findings on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and surgical management of cholesteatoma, highlighting current knowledge gaps and emerging trends in the field. Method: Narrative review carried out in the PubMed and Scielo databases. The search used the following keywords: “cholesteatoma, petros apex, minimally invasive surgical procedures”. The inclusion criteria comprised review articles, pre-clinical and clinical research published, written in Portuguese and English and available in complete text. The selected articles were analyzed based on the technologies covered, future perspectives, challenges, diseases mentioned and the central idea of the article. Result: 36 articles were included. Conclusion: Cholesteatoma is important in medical practice, despite being relatively uncommon in the general population. However, there are still doubts about its cause, but its diagnosis has been expanded through imaging tests in an attempt to reduce “second-look” operations and avoid them. Another field with constant growth is surgical treatment, since the complex anatomy requires that new techniques be managed to reduce injuries to important and vital structures in the region.

Introdução: O colesteatoma, embora relativamente raro, apresenta desafios significativos na prática clínica. Apesar de décadas de pesquisa, sua causa permanece complexa e evasiva. Objetivo: Esta revisão pretendeu resumir as principais descobertas sobre a epidemiologia, fisiopatologia, diagnóstico e manejo cirúrgico do colesteatoma, destacando lacunas de conhecimento atuais e tendências emergentes no campo. Método: Revisão narrativa realizada nas bases PubMed e Scielo. A busca utilizou as seguintes palavras-chave: “colesteatoma, ápice petros, procedimentos cirúrgicos minimamente invasivos” e suas versões ao inglês Os critérios de inclusão compreenderam artigos de revisão, pesquisas pré-clínicas e clínicas publicados, escritos em português e inglês e disponíveis em texto completo. Os artigos selecionados foram analisados com base nas tecnologias abordadas, perspectivas futuras, desafios, doenças referidas e ideia central do artigo. Resultado: Foram incluídos 36 artigos. Conclusão: O colesteatoma tem importância na prática médica, apesar de ser relativamente pouco frequente na população em geral. No entanto, ainda existem dúvidas sobre sua causa, mas seu diagnóstico tem sido ampliado atavés de exames de imagem na tentativa de redução das operações de “segundo-olhar”, evitando-as. Outro campo com crescimento constante é o tratamento cirúrgico, uma vez que a anatomia complexa exige que novas técnicas sejam manejadas para diminuir lesões de estruturas importantes e vitais da região.

Abstract The legal dimension of bioethics, known as biolaw, occupies an important place in discussions on this topic. For them to be recognized, various French bioethics legislations require a competent political authority: the civil authority whose apex is the French Constitution (FC), as the legal act and the fundamental law that establish the organization and functioning of the state. However, in the field where we touch on the human person, on the values and the fundamental principles, religious authority, such the Social Doctrine of the Church (SDC), has a role to play. This is the reference of values through which human conscience can exercise itself freely in political, social, and economic realities. Hence, what are the possible common themes between the FC and the SDC and what can personalist bioethics contribute to reconciling the two sides?

Resumen La dimensión jurídica de la bioética, denominada bioderecho, ocupa un lugar importante en los debates sobre este tema. Para que sean reconocidas, las distintas legislaciones francesas sobre bioética requieren una autoridad política competente: la autoridad civil, cuyo vértice es la Constitución francesa (CF), como acto jurídico y ley fundamental que establece la organización y el funcionamiento del Estado. Sin embargo, en el ámbito en el que tocamos a la persona humana, a los valores y a los principios fundamentales, la autoridad religiosa, como la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia (DSI), tiene un papel que desempeñar. Es la referencia de valores a través de la cual la conciencia humana puede ejercerse libremente en las realidades políticas, sociales y económicas. Así pues, ¿cuáles son los posibles temas comunes entre la CF y la DSI y qué puede aportar la bioética personalista para conciliar ambas vertientes?

Abstract The Saman tree (Samanea saman) is a native species with a significant and economic importance in Costa Rica due to its high-quality wood and versatile range of uses. It is ability to compete with other reforestation species and suits specific niche markets increses its value. This research aimed to develop a methodology of in vitro culture for cenízaro, as a key tool for breeding and germplasm conservation programs in Costa Rica. Experiments were focused on using greenhouse-reproduced material, both inside and outside of a microtunnel environment. Two disinfectant agents, sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) and mercury chloride (HgCl2), were assessed at varying concentrations and exposure durations. In vitro establishment success rates for material from the microtunnel greenhouse were less than 12.5 %. Conversely, material from outside the microtunnel showed remarkable in vitro establishment rates, surpassing 72.3 %. The most effective disinfection treatment for achieving contamination free shoots involved an incubation in 1 % v/v NaClO for 20 minutes, yielding the highest percentage of contamination-free shoots, corresponding to 85.47 %. As for apex disinfection, employing a 0.2 % (w/v) HgCl2 for 5 minutes proved optimal, resulting in 100 % establishment of explants devoid of contaminants.

Resumen El cenízaro (Samanea saman), es una especie nativa de Costa Rica, de reconocido valor económico por la calidad de la madera y la variedad de usos; estas características le permiten competir con otras especies usadas para reforestación, con el fin de generar productos dirigidos a mercados selectos. El objetivo de esta investigación fue desarrollar una metodología para el establecimiento in vitro de cenízaro como herramienta biotecnológica para un programa de mejoramiento genético y conservación de germoplasma en Costa Rica. El ensayo se estableció a partir de material reproducido en invernadero, tanto en microtúnel como fuera de este. Posteriormente, se evaluaron dos agentes desinfectantes, hipoclorito de sodio (NaClO) y cloruro de mercurio (HgCl2), en diferentes concentraciones y tiempos de exposición. Se obtuvieron porcentajes de establecimiento in vitro inferiores al 12,5 % al emplear material proveniente del invernadero microtúnel; mientras que, el material proveniente fuera del microtúnel, presentó porcentajes de establecimiento in vitro superiores a 72,3 %. La desinfección con hipoclorito de sodio (NaClO) al 1 % v/v durante 20 minutos presentó el mayor porcentaje de nudos libres de contaminación y correspondiente al 85,47 %. Por otro lado, la desinfección de ápices con cloruro de mercurio (HgCl2) al 0,2 % p/v durante 5 minutos, presentó el mayor porcentaje de ápices libres de contaminación (100 %).

Globally the PhD is recognized as the apex of all academic qualifications. For a large part of the qualification's history, the only way to obtain it was by taking on the arduous journey of completing a dissertation. However, some changes in postgraduate education and the job market have led to a greater emphasis on published outputs and skills that can serve a lifetime of article writing. The PhD deserves all the prestige and rigour with which it is regarded, but these changes have left some asking whether the dissertation is the best way to drive the discipline and raise up researchers. Obtaining a PhD via the Thesis by Publication (TBP) mode is a well-established practice in the STEM fields and Medicine. In these fields, research progresses fast and needs to be disseminated speedily. Therefore, it makes sense to write articles to disseminate research and then put them together to form a thesis. With the above-mentioned changes in postgraduate education and the job market, the TBP is gaining ground in the humanities as well. What we propose in this article does not threaten the standards of the PhD. It might even better aid students in meeting them. If the desired outcomes are published outputs and research skills, then following a format that produces these outcomes during, rather than after, the completion of the PhD is advisable. In what follows we suggest that perhaps the time to tame the tome has now come. The article starts with a brief survey of the history of doctoral education and a look at the current status of the TBP. After that, approaching the issue from various angles, we discuss why the TBP is a good idea. Lastly, we also warn that the TBP should be approached with caution.

ABSTRACT Orbital decompression is widely performed for the management of proptosis for cosmetic and functional cases of Graves orbitopathy. The main side effects include dry eye, diplopia, and numbness. Blindness after orbital decompression is extremely rare. The mechanisms of vision loss after decompression are not well described in the literature. Considering the devastating effect and rarity of this complication, this study presented two cases of blindness after orbital decompression. In both cases, vision loss was provoked by slight bleeding in the orbital apex. orbitopathy eye diplopia numbness rare literature complication apex

RESUMO A descompressão orbitária é uma cirurgia amplamente empregada para correção da proptose em casos cosméticos e funcionais da orbitopatia de Graves. Os principais efeitos colaterais induzidos pela descompressão são olho seco, diplopia e parestesias. Amaurose pós descompressão é uma complicação extremamente rara e cujos mecanismos são pouco discutidos na literatura. Considerando o efeito devastador representado pela perda visual e a escassez de relatos dessa complicação, os autores apresentam dois relatos de amaurose após descompressão orbitária. Nos dois casos a perda visual ocorreu devido a sangramento de pequena monta no ápice orbitário. Graves seco parestesias literatura orbitário

ABSTRACT: Wischnewsky spots (WS) are hemorrhagic, non-erosive, and non-ulcerative lesions that affect the gastric mucosa. They are considered common in the stomachs of humans who have died from hypothermia and are rarely described in other animal species. This study describes the occurrence of WS in cattle that had died of hypothermia in two cities in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Two properties were visited, and three cattle were necropsied by the team from the Pathological Anatomy Laboratory of the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (LAP-UFMS). The epidemiological conditions and clinical signs of the cattle examined on both properties were similar. The deaths occurred on days when there was a sudden drop in environmental temperature, with continuous rain for more than 24 hours. During the visits, the most affected live cattle were found in sternal decubitus, with their heads resting on their flanks, or laterally in a comatose state, with nystagmus and a rectal temperature below 32°C. Macroscopically, there were multifocal to coalescent red and black areas on the mucosal surface of the abomasums of the three cattle necropsied, mainly at the apex of the folds, oval or punctate in shape, measuring 0.1 to 1.0cm in diameter. Microscopically, these dark areas corresponded to areas of rarefaction of the mucosal epithelial cells associated with hemorrhage and the frequent deposition of golden-brown pigment (hematin) in the extracellular medium. The diagnosis of hypothermia in cattle was based on epidemiology, clinical-pathological examination, and the exclusion of differential diagnoses. The lesions found in the abomasum of cattle that had died from hypothermia were compatible with WS, highlighting the importance of recognizing them in cases of cattle deaths in which this condition is suspected. ABSTRACT (WS hemorrhagic nonerosive, nonerosive non erosive, erosive non-erosive nonulcerative ulcerative mucosa species visited LAPUFMS. LAPUFMS LAP UFMS . (LAP-UFMS) similar 2 hours visits decubitus flanks 32C C 32 32°C Macroscopically folds shape 01 0 1 0. 10cm cm 0cm diameter Microscopically goldenbrown golden brown hematin (hematin medium epidemiology clinicalpathological pathological examination diagnoses suspected (LAP-UFMS 3

RESUMO: As manchas de Wischnewsky (WS) são lesões hemorrágicas, não erosivas e não ulcerativas que acometem a mucosa gástrica. Eles são considerados comuns no estômago de humanos que morreram de hipotermia e raramente são descritos em outras espécies animais. Este estudo descreve a ocorrência de WS em bovinos que morreram por hipotermia em duas cidades do estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. Duas propriedades foram visitadas e três bovinos foram necropsiados pela equipe do Laboratório de Anatomia Patológica da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (LAP-UFMS). As condições epidemiológicas e os sinais clínicos dos bovinos examinados nas duas propriedades foram semelhantes. As mortes ocorreram em dias em que houve queda brusca da temperatura ambiente, com chuva contínua por mais de 24 horas. Os bovinos vivos mais acometidos no momento das visitas foram encontrados em decúbito esternal, com a cabeça apoiada nos flancos, ou lateralmente em estado de coma, com nistagmo e temperatura retal abaixo de 32°C. Macroscopicamente, havia áreas vermelhas e pretas multifocais a coalescentes na superfície mucosa dos abomasos dos três bovinos necropsiados, principalmente no ápice das pregas, de formato oval ou pontiforme, medindo de 0,1 a 1,0cm de diâmetro. Microscopicamente, essas áreas escuras correspondiam a áreas de rarefação das células epiteliais da mucosa associadas à hemorragia e à frequente deposição de pigmento marrom-dourado (hematina) no meio extracelular. O diagnóstico de hipotermia em bovinos foi baseado na epidemiologia, no exame clínico-patológico e na exclusão de diagnósticos diferenciais. As lesões encontradas no abomaso de bovinos que morreram por hipotermia foram compatíveis com WS, destacando a importância de reconhecê-las em casos de mortes de bovinos em que haja suspeita desta condição. RESUMO (WS hemorrágicas gástrica animais LAPUFMS. LAPUFMS LAP UFMS . (LAP-UFMS) semelhantes ambiente 2 horas esternal flancos coma 32C C 32 32°C Macroscopicamente pregas pontiforme 01 0 1 0, 10cm cm 0cm diâmetro Microscopicamente marromdourado marrom dourado hematina (hematina extracelular epidemiologia clínicopatológico clínico patológico diferenciais reconhecêlas reconhecê las condição (LAP-UFMS 3

Abstract This paper presents outcomes of a comprehensive investigation of the performance features of the compressed-vdipole antenna, recently introduced in the literature as being particularly suitable for unmanned surface boat applications. The moment-method solution to the rigorously formulated electric field integral equations for the problem, provided an approximation to the distribution of current on the antenna. A comparison of computational results due to this formulation with available measurement data demonstrated very good agreement between the two; to lend credence to the validity of the formulation. Profiles of the antenna’s input and radiation-zone characteristics (including input impedance, return loss, E-field patterns, and maximum directivity) presented in the paper describe how choice of apex angle, antenna electrical length, and degree of compression, influence the performance of the antenna. compressedvdipole compressed vdipole applications momentmethod moment method problem two antennas s radiationzone radiation zone including impedance loss Efield E patterns directivity angle length compression

ABSTRACT A new species of Philcoxia (Plantaginaceae) from Serra do Cachimbo, eastern Amazon, Brazil, is described and discussed. Philcoxia cachimboensis sp. nov. is mainly characterized by the corolla with asymmetrically obovate (liver-shaped) lateral lobes, with truncate to sub-emarginate apex. This is the first record of the genus in the Brazilian Amazon. A morphological description, illustration and photographs, conservation status assessment, an updated identification key for the recognized species of Philcoxia, and comparative taxonomic comments are provided. Plantaginaceae (Plantaginaceae Cachimbo Amazon Brazil discussed sp nov livershaped liver shaped (liver-shaped lobes subemarginate sub emarginate apex description photographs assessment provided

RESUMO Uma nova espécie de Philcoxia (Plantaginaceae) da Serra do Cachimbo (Amazônia oriental, Brasil) é aqui descrita e discutida. Philcoxia cachimboensis sp. nov. é caracterizada pela corola com lobos laterais assimétricamente obovados (em formato de fígado), com ápice truncado a sub-emarginado. Esse é o primeiro registro do gênero para a Amazônia brasileira. Uma descrição morfológica, ilustrações e fotografias, avaliação do status de conservação, uma chave de identificação atualizada com as espécies de Philcoxia reconhecidas, e comentários taxonômicos comparativos são fornecidos. Plantaginaceae (Plantaginaceae oriental Brasil discutida sp nov em fígado, fígado , fígado) subemarginado. subemarginado sub emarginado. emarginado sub-emarginado brasileira morfológica fotografias conservação reconhecidas fornecidos

RESUMO Introdução: Frequentemente, a fixação do fêmur proximal para fratura intertrocantérica do fêmur sem uma mesa de tração é um procedimento desafiador, especialmente se o padrão da fratura for complicado. O objetivo foi superar essa dificuldade utilizando um gancho. Materiais e métodos: Trata-se de um estudo retrospectivo de 60 pacientes. Em 28 desses, a redução foi necessária com um gancho (grupo 1). Os outros pacientes não precisaram usar essa técnica (grupo 2, n=32). O ângulo colo-diafisário, a colocação do parafuso lag e a distância ponta-ápice foram medidos por meio de radiografias. Resultados: Houve diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre os dois grupos com relação ao Índice de Alinhamento de Garden, às medidas do ângulo colo-diafisário pós--operatório e à distância ponta-ápice. O índice de alinhamento de Garden foi de 163,92 graus (dg.) No plano frontal no grupo 1 e 154,78 dg no grupo 2, respectivamente. No grupo 1, a distância ponta-ápice foi de 16,05 cm, enquanto no grupo 2 foi de 25,32 cm. O ângulo colo-diafisário foi de 133,1 graus no grupo 1 e 128,65 graus no grupo 2. Conclusão: A redução assistida por gancho é benéfica quando se opera sem uma mesa de tração; no entanto, ela também pode fazer parte do equipamento do cirurgião mesmo quando se opera em uma mesa de tração. Quando houver dificuldades em obter uma redução anatômica ideal em fraturas femorais intertrocantéricas deslocadas, sugerimos o uso da técnica de redução assistida por gancho. Nível de Evidência III; Estudo de Caso-controle. Introdução Frequentemente desafiador complicado métodos Tratase Trata 6 desses 1. . 1) n=32. n32 n n=32 32 n=32) colodiafisário, colodiafisário colo diafisário, diafisário pontaápice ponta ápice radiografias Resultados pósoperatório pós operatório pontaápice. ápice. 16392 163 92 163,9 dg. (dg. 15478 154 78 154,7 respectivamente 1605 16 05 16,0 cm 2532 25 25,3 1331 133 133, 12865 128 65 128,6 Conclusão entanto deslocadas III Casocontrole. Casocontrole Caso controle. controle Caso-controle n3 n=3 3 1639 9 163, (dg 1547 15 7 154, 160 0 16, 253 25, 13 1286 12 128, n=

ABSTRACT Introduction: Proximal femoral nailing for intertrochanteric femur fracture is sometimes a challenging procedure without a traction table, especially if complicated fracture pattern. We aimed to overcome this difficulty with the hook. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of 60 patients. 28 of the patients reduction was necessitated with a hook (group 1). The other patients did not need to use this technique (group 2, n=32). The collo-diaphyseal angle, lag screw placement, and tip-apex distance were measured using radiographs. Results: There were statistically significant differences between the two groups regarding the Garden Alignment Index, postoperative collo-diaphyseal angle measurements, and tip-apex distance. The Garden Alignment Index was found as 163.92 degrees (dg.) In the frontal plane in group 1, and 154.78 dg in group 2, respectively. In group 1, the tip-apex distance was 16.05 cm, whereas it was 25.32 cm in group 2. The collo-diaphyseal angle was 133.1º in group 1, and 128.65º in group 2. Conclusions: The hook-assisted reduction is beneficial when operating without a traction table; however, it can also be a part of the surgeons’ equipment even when operating on a traction table. When difficulties in obtaining an ideal anatomical reduction in displaced intertrochanteric femoral fractures, we suggest using the hook-assisted reduction technique. Level of Evidence III; Case-control Study. Introduction table pattern Methods 6 2 1. 1 . 1) n=32. n32 n n=32 32 n=32) collodiaphyseal collo diaphyseal placement tipapex tip apex radiographs Results measurements 16392 163 92 163.9 dg. (dg. 15478 154 78 154.7 respectively 1605 16 05 16.0 2532 25 25.3 1331º º 133 1º 12865º 128 65º Conclusions hookassisted assisted however surgeons fractures III Casecontrol Case control Study n3 n=3 3 1639 9 163. (dg 1547 15 7 154. 160 0 16. 253 25. 13 12 n=

Abstract The study aimed to characterize the digestive tract of Uranoscodon superciliosus and its associations to the diet and foraging behavior already described for the species. Five lizards were captured in forest areas near the city of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. Tongue, oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines fragments were collected, fixed, and processed for light microscopy. Hyaline cartilage was present in the center of the tongue, and the papillae from the apex and glands from the radix showed positive reaction to Alcian blue. The oesophagus presented a folded mucosa, covered by an epithelium with mucous and goblet cells positive to PAS and Alcian blue. There was presence of gastric glands in the cardic and fundic stomach regions, plus all the regions reacted positively to PAS. Fold and villi variations in both small and large intestine were noted, as well as the number and arrangement of goblet cells. Mucous and goblet cells from the small intestine were positively stained in PAS, while only the goblet cells were Alcian blue positive. These findings indicate that the Amazonian Diving Lizard’s digestive tract organs, mainly the tongue and stomach, present morphologies associated to ambush-type foraging and a specific diet largely based on small invertebrates. species Manaus Amazonas Brazil Tongue collected fixed microscopy mucosa noted Lizards Lizard s organs ambushtype ambush type invertebrates