Resumen Introducción. Los huevos son un alimento fuente de proteínas que se deteriora fácilmente durante su almacenamiento. La suplementación de polvo de pimiento rojo picante rico en compuestos bioactivos en dietas para gallinas ponedoras puede mejorar la calidad del huevo y prevenir su deterioro durante el almacenamiento. Objetivo. Determinar el efecto de la suplementación con pimiento rojo picante en polvo y diferentes tiempos de almacenamiento sobre la calidad física del huevo de gallinas ponedoras. Materiales y métodos. El estudio se llevó a cabo de enero a marzo de 2024 en el Granero de Investigación de PT Agromix Lestari Group, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Se asignaron 80 gallinas ponedoras de 56 semanas de edad (1681 ± 64 g) de la cepa Novogen a cuatro tratamientos dietéticos (cuatro réplicas, cinco gallinas por réplica): dieta basal como control (P0); dieta basal + 0,25 % de chile rojo en polvo (P1); dieta basal + 0,5 % de chile rojo en polvo (P2), y dieta basal + 0,75 % de chile rojo en polvo (P3). Al final de la sexta semana, se recogió un huevo por grupo y se analizó su calidad física en tres tratamientos de almacenamiento: fresco (S0), una semana de almacenamiento (S1) y dos semanas de almacenamiento (S2). Los datos de calidad de los huevos se analizaron con un diseño experimental factorial (4 × 3) utilizando el programa SPSS 26 (Chicago, IL, USA). Resultados. La suplementación con un 0,5% de pimiento rojo picante en polvo aumentó significativamente el peso del huevo. La adición de pimiento rojo picante y la duración del tratamiento afectaron significativamente al color de la yema del huevo. El grupo tratado con pimiento picante mostró un pH del albumen y la yema significativamente más bajo. Conclusiones. Se demostró que la suplementación de pimiento rojo picante en polvo en las dietas de gallinas ponedoras mejoró el color de la yema del huevo. La inclusión de 0,5 % en la ración fue capaz de mantener bajo el pH de la yema y el albumen.

Abstract Introduction. Eggs are a food source of protein that easily deteriorates during storage. Supplementation of hot red chili pepper powder, rich in bioactive compounds, in diets for laying hens can improve egg quality and prevent egg deterioration during storage. Objective. To determine the effect of hot red pepper powder supplementation and different storage times on the physical egg quality of laying hens. Materials and methods. This study was conducted from January to March 2024 at the Research Barn of PT Agromix Lestari Group, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Eighty 56-week-old Novogen laying hens (1681 ± 64 g) were assigned into four dietary treatments (four replications, five hens per replication): basal diet as control (P0); basal diet + 0.25 % hot red pepper powder (P1); basal diet + 0.5 % hot red pepper powder (P2), and basal diet + 0.75 % hot red pepper powder (P3). At the end of week 6, one egg per replicate group was collected and analyzed for physical quality in three storage treatments: fresh condition (S0), one week storage (S1) and two weeks storage (S2). Egg quality data were analyzed with a factorial experimental design (4 × 3) using SPSS 26 software. Results. Supplementation of 0.5 % hot red pepper powder significantly increased egg weight. Hot red pepper addition and treatment duration significantly affected egg yolk color. The hot red pepper treatment group showed significantly lower pH of albumen and yolk. Conclusions. The supplementation of hot red pepper powder in laying hens’ diets has been shown to improve egg yolk color. The inclusion of 0.5 % in the ration was able to keep the pH of yolk and albumen low.

Resumen Introducción. La valorización de los subproductos alimentarios en la alimentación animal se ha convertido en una estrategia fundamental. Este enfoque innovador no solo aborda el desafío de la gestión del desperdicio de alimentos, sino que también contribuye a la optimización de los recursos en la nutrición animal. Objetivo. Caracterizar los residuos alimentarios (residuos de melaza de algarroba, semillas de algarroba, cáscaras de naranja amarga y cáscaras de huevo de gallina color marrón) con vistas a su utilización como complemento alimenticio de valor añadido para animales, sobre la base de sus compuestos biológicamente activos. Materiales y métodos. En este estudio se utilizaron algunos subproductos alimentarios, como residuos de melaza de algarroba, cáscaras de naranja y cáscaras de huevo. El material biológico se recogió en Boumerdés, Argelia, durante el 2021, según el periodo de maduración del material vegetal (agosto para algarrobas y diciembre para naranjas). Para la caracterización de los diferentes componentes del material biológico, se utilizaron pruebas fitoquímicas basadas en reacciones colorantes, cromatografía líquida de alta resolución (HPLC, por sus siglas en inglés), espectrofotometría de absorción atómica y solubilidad en disolventes. Resultados. Se encontró que los subproductos eran bajos en grasas y proteínas, y moderadamente altos en azúcar. La piel de naranja constituye un reservorio de vitamina C, carotenoides y compuestos fenólicos. El estudio mineralógico mostró un predominio de calcio, magnesio y fósforo en la cáscara de huevo. La comparación de los subproductos mostró que las semillas de algarroba son las menos ricas en fibra bruta y, por lo tanto, aportan más carbohidratos disponibles y brindan más energía asimilable en comparación con otros subproductos. Conclusiones. Estos subproductos alimentarios proporcionan compuestos bioactivos, que incluyen vitamina C, carotenoides, compuestos fenólicos y algunos minerales, y proporcionan más energía disponible. La combinación de estos subproductos constituye un complemento alimenticio de valor añadido para la alimentación del ganado.

Abstract Introduction. The valorization of food by-products in animal feed has emerged as a pivotal strategy. This innovative approach not only addresses the challenge of food waste management but also contributes to the optimization of resources in animal nutrition. Objective. To characterize food waste (carob molasses residue, carob seeds, bitter orange peels and brown chicken eggshells) with a view to their use as a value-added food supplement for animals based on their biologically active compounds. Materials and methods. In this study, several food by-products were utilized, including carob molasses residue, orange peels and eggshells. The biological material was collected in Boumerdès, Algeria, during 2021, according to the ripening period of the plant material (August for carob and December for oranges). For the characterization of the different components of the biological material, phytochemical tests based on color reactions, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), atomic absorption spectrophotometry and solubility in solvents were employed. Results. The by-products were found to be low in fat and protein, and moderately high in sugar. Orange peel constitutes a reservoir of vitamin C, carotenoids and phenolic compounds. The mineralogical study showed a predominance of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus in the eggshells. The comparison of by-products shows that carob seeds are the least rich in crude fiber and therefore supply more available carbohydrates, providing more assimilable energy compared to other by-products. Conclusions. These food by-products provide bioactive compounds, including vitamin C, carotenoids, phenolic compounds, as well as some minerals, and offer more available energy. The combination of these by-products constitutes a value-added food supplement for livestock feed.

Resumo Introdução: O Visual Abstract corresponde a uma síntese visual das informações mais relevantes, apresentadas como infográfico, de um artigo científico. Apesar da utilização crescente de Visual Abstracts por periódicos no mundo, ainda há escassez de estudos que avaliem os elementos que os compõem para orientar sua elaboração. Objetivo: O objetivo principal deste estudo é identificar as percepções estéticas dos componentes de Visual Abstracts por médicos e estudantes de medicina. Métodos: Estudo transversal, por meio da aplicação de questionário virtual enviado por e-mail para uma amostra de conveniência formada por médicos e estudantes de medicina. Dados analisados por estatística descritiva, utilizando-se médias e desvio-padrão ou mediana e intervalo interquartil, a depender do tipo de distribuição da variável. Variáveis categóricas apresentadas em números absolutos e relativos. Resultado: A amostra da pesquisa foi composta principalmente por estudantes de medicina (65%), do sexo feminino (57,2%), com mediana de idade de 23,5 (IIQ 21-42,25). A maioria dos respondentes declarou desconhecimento prévio sobre Visual Abstracts (61,7%). Das variáveis analisadas, foram preferidos ícones (56,7%), no estilo monocromático (36,7%), em 2a dimensão (81,1%), e layout com detalhamento moderado (56,7%), cor “original” (91,7%) e estruturado IMRD (73,9%). Conclusão: Diversos componentes visuais influenciam a percepção estética de médicos e estudantes de medicina em relação aos Visual Abstracts, com destaque para a objetividade textual, clareza das cores e a utilização de ícones. Introdução relevantes infográfico científico mundo elaboração Objetivo Métodos transversal email mail descritiva utilizandose utilizando se desviopadrão desvio padrão interquartil variável relativos Resultado 65%, 65 65% , (65%) 57,2%, 572 57,2% 57 2 (57,2%) 235 23 5 23, IIQ 2142,25. 214225 21 42,25 . 42 25 21-42,25) 61,7%. 617 61,7% 61 7 (61,7%) analisadas 56,7%, 567 56,7% 56 (56,7%) 36,7%, 367 36,7% 36 (36,7%) 81,1%, 811 81,1% 81 1 (81,1%) original “original 91,7% 917 91 (91,7% 73,9%. 739 73,9% 73 9 (73,9%) Conclusão textual 6 (65% 57,2 (57,2% 2142 2142,25 21422 4225 42,2 4 21-42,25 61,7 (61,7% 56,7 (56,7% 36,7 3 (36,7% 81,1 8 (81,1% 91,7 (91,7 73,9 (73,9% (65 57, (57,2 214 2142,2 422 42, 21-42,2 61, (61,7 56, (56,7 36, (36,7 81, (81,1 91, (91, 73, (73,9 (6 (57, 2142, 21-42, (61, (56, (36, (81, (91 (73, ( (57 21-42 (61 (56 (36 (81 (9 (73 (5 21-4 (3 (8 (7 21-

Abstract Introduction: Visual Abstract is a visual summary of the most relevant information from a scientific article, presented as an infographic. Despite the growing use of Visual Abstracts by journals around the world, studies evaluating their components to guide their development remain scarce. Objective: The primary objective of this study is to identify the aesthetic perceptions of Visual Abstracts components by physicians and medical students. Methods: Cross-sectional study, using a virtual questionnaire sent via email to a convenience sample comprising physicians and medical students. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, with means and standard deviation or median and interquartile range, depending on the type of the variable distribution. Categorical variables are presented in absolute and relative numbers. Result: The research sample consisted mainly of medical students (65%), who were female (57.2%), with a median age of 23.5 years (IQR 21–42.25). The majority of respondents declared no prior knowledge on Visual Abstracts (61.7%). Of the analyzed variables, preferences included icons (56.7%), in a monochrome style (36.7%), second-dimensional (81.1%), and moderately detailed layout (56.7%), using the “original” color (91.7%), and structured in IMRaD format (73.9%). Conclusion: Several visual components influence the aesthetic perception of physicians and medical students regarding Visual Abstracts, with particular emphasis on textual objectivity, clarity of colors, and the use of icons. Introduction article infographic world scarce Objective Methods Crosssectional Cross sectional statistics range distribution numbers Result 65%, 65 65% , (65%) 57.2%, 572 57.2% 57 2 (57.2%) 235 23 5 23. IQR 21–42.25. 214225 21–42.25 . 21 42 25 21–42.25) 61.7%. 617 61.7% 61 7 (61.7%) 56.7%, 567 56.7% 56 (56.7%) 36.7%, 367 36.7% 36 (36.7%) seconddimensional second dimensional 81.1%, 811 81.1% 81 1 (81.1%) original “original 91.7%, 917 91.7% 91 (91.7%) 73.9%. 739 73.9% 73 9 (73.9%) Conclusion objectivity colors 6 (65% 57.2 (57.2% 21422 21–42.2 4 61.7 (61.7% 56.7 (56.7% 36.7 3 (36.7% 81.1 8 (81.1% 91.7 (91.7% 73.9 (73.9% (65 57. (57.2 2142 21–42. 61. (61.7 56. (56.7 36. (36.7 81. (81.1 91. (91.7 73. (73.9 (6 (57. 214 21–42 (61. (56. (36. (81. (91. (73. ( (57 21–4 (61 (56 (36 (81 (91 (73 (5 21– (3 (8 (9 (7

Abstract This article aims to identify the relationship between material deprivation and mortality from breast, cervical, and prostate neoplasms in the Brazilian adult population and the relationship between ethnicity/skin color and material deprivation. This cross-sectional ecological study calculated the mean mortality rate per 100,000 inhabitants, and deaths were standardized by age and gender and redistributed per to ill-defined causes, stratified by age group and ethnicity/skin color. We applied the Negative Binomial model, containing the interaction between ethnicity/skin color and the Brazilian Deprivation Index (IBP). We analyzed 85,903 deaths, and the most prevalent were those due to female breast neoplasms. The risk of death from cervical cancer was 8.5% higher for Black women than white women. In other places, mortality was higher among white people. For all causes, mortality increased with age. There was a significant interaction between ethnicity/skin color and IBP for all causes. Only deaths due to cervical neoplasms increased with higher IBP, while a decline was observed in other causes but was less significant among Black people. The IBP offers a multidimensional view of the socioeconomic conditions of the Brazilian population, allowing a better understanding of how social determinants operate on selected neoplasms.

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é identificar a relação entre privação material e mortalidade por neoplasias de mama, colo do útero e próstata, na população adulta brasileira, e a relação existente entre raça/cor e privação material. Estudo ecológico transversal, calculou-se a taxa média de mortalidade/100.000 habitantes, com óbitos padronizados por idade e sexo e redistribuídos por causas mal definidas, estratificados por grupo etário e raça/cor. Aplicou-se o modelo Binomial Negativo, contendo a interação entre raça/cor e Índice Brasileiro de Privação (IBP). Foram analisados 85.903 óbitos, sendo mais prevalente os por neoplasias de mama. O risco de morte por neoplasia de colo do útero foi 8,5% maior para negras do que para brancas, nos demais sítios a mortalidade foi maior entre brancos. Para todas as causas com aumento da idade ocorreu aumento da mortalidade. Houve interação significativa entre raça/cor e IBP para todas as causas, apenas os óbitos por neoplasia de colo do útero aumentou com o aumento do IBP, nas demais houve redução. O IBP oferece uma visão multidimensional das condições socioeconômicas da população brasileira, permitindo melhor compreensão de como os determinantes sociais operam sobre as neoplasias selecionadas.

Resumen El objetivo es Identificar la relación entre privación material y mortalidad por neoplasias de mama, cuello uterino y próstata en la población adulta brasileña, y la relación entre raza/color y privación material. Este estudio ecológico transversal calculó la tasa media de mortalidad/100.000 habitantes, con defunciones estandarizadas por edad y sexo y redistribuidas según causas mal definidas, estratificadas por grupo de edad y raza/color. Se aplicó el modelo Binomial Negativo conteniendo la interacción entre raza/color y el Índice Brasileño de Privación (IBP). Se analizaron 85.903 defunciones, siendo las más prevalentes las debidas a neoplasias de mama. El riesgo de defunción por cáncer de cuello uterino fue 8,5% mayor para mujeres negras que para blancas. En otros lugares, la mortalidad fue mayor entre las personas blancas. Para todas las causas, hubo un aumento de la mortalidad con el aumento de la edad. Se observó una interacción significativa entre raza/color e IBP para todas las causas. Solo las defunciones por neoplasia cervical aumentaron con el aumento del IBP, en las demás hubo una reducción, pero menos significativa entre las personas negras. El IBP ofrece una visión multidimensional de las condiciones socioeconómicas de la población brasileña, permitiendo una mejor comprensión de cómo los determinantes sociales operan sobre neoplasias seleccionadas.

Abstract The environmental impact of polystyrene and other petrochemical packaging has increased interest in researching biodegradable materials as alternatives. The main objective of this research was to develop biodegradable trays from five formulations of Poraqueiba sericea Tulasne (known as umari) seed starch and corn cob meal. The trays were produced using the thermoforming process applying temperatures of 135°C and 145°C for each side of the tray for a time of 6.5 min. Physical analysis of the trays showed that the increase in the percentage of corn cob flour caused changes in color (L*: 68.69 - 64.94), thickness (2.20 - 3.17 mm), density (0.251 - 0.414 g/cm3), moisture (3.85 - 5.68%), water absorption (21.86 - 39.05%), volatile solids (95.33 - 98.31%). Regarding mechanical properties, it was also evidenced the increase in hardness (67.70 - 90.97 N), fracturability (1.43 and 3.19 mm), tension (2.84 to 3.43 MPa) and elongation (1.54 to 2.04%). The formulation of 87.5% umari seed starch and 12.5% tusa flour presented more favorable physical and mechanical properties. Further analysis of this formulation was performed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), which identified bands characteristic of starch (1055 and 1027 cm-1); X-ray diffraction (XRD), which revealed characteristic peaks (2θ = 16.83° and 2θ = 22.69°) associated with cellulose crystallinity in the biodegradable tray; and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which revealed cellulosic voids with irregular distribution due to the addition of fibers. Future research should examine the potential applications of these biodegradable trays for the packaging of raw materials in the food industry.

Abstract The emergence of Machine Learning (ML) technologies and their integration into agriculture has demonstrated a significant impact on disease detection in crops, enabling continuous monitoring and enhancing risk planning and management. This study applied image processing techniques such as thresholding, gamma correction, and the Stretched Neighborhood Effect Color to Grayscale (SNECG) method, alongside ML, to develop a predictive model for identifying five types of rice diseases. The ML techniques used included Logistic Regression, Multilayer Perceptron, Support Vector Machines, Decision Trees, and Random Forests (RF). Hyperparameters were optimized and evaluated through 5-fold cross-validation. In the results, the SNECG method successfully converted images to grayscale, capturing essential features of lesions on rice leaves. The ML models developed with these techniques showed evaluation metrics exceeding 80%, with the RF model (precision = 88.31%) demonstrating superior performance. Additionally, the RF model was integrated into an interface designed for agricultural decision-making. The practical application of the developed model could significantly improve the ability to detect and manage diseases in rice crops.

RESUMO A quinoa é um pseudocereal muito importante devido ao seu conteúdo nutricional, grande adaptabilidade e ampla variabilidade genética. Na Colômbia, os estudos genéticos sobre a quinoa são escassos e não existem variedades certificadas. Em vez disso, crescem no campo misturas varietais que afetam a qualidade dos grãos e, portanto, os processos pós-colheita e de comercialização. O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar morfoagronômicamente cinco cultivares de quinoa em condições de campo e casa de vegetação em Tunja-Boyacá, utilizando 21 descritores qualitativos e quantitativos, estimando sua variação com análises descritivas, multivariadas e de agrupamento. Os resultados mostram alta segregação fenotípica entre as cultivares, sendo a produtividade, o diâmetro e o comprimento da panícula as variáveis quantitativas com maior variação tanto no campo quanto na casa de vegetação. A análise multivariada mostrou que 72,54% da variância observada em casa de vegetação e 75,20% no campo foram explicadas pelos dois primeiros componentes, onde altura da planta, diâmetro do caule, densidade e cor da panícula e cor do caule foram variáveis discriminantes. No campo e em casa de vegetação, foram formados três grupos de cultivares de acordo com a produtividade e características morfoagronômicas desejáveis. Finalmente, nas atuais condições ambientais, os materiais de quinoa mais promissores para um programa de melhoramento foram Blanca Subachoque e Tunkahuan.

ABSTRACT Quinoa is a pseudocereal of great importance because of its nutritional content, great adaptability and broad genetic variability. In Colombia, genetic studies on quinoa are scarce, and there are no certified varieties. Rather, varietal mixtures that affect grain quality and, therefore, postharvest and marketing processes grow in the field. The objective of this study was to carry out a morphoagronomic characterization of five quinoa cultivars under field and greenhouse conditions in Tunja-Boyacá using 21 qualitative and quantitative descriptors, estimating their variation with descriptive, multivariate, and cluster analyses. The results show a high phenotypic segregation among cultivars, where yield, diameter, and panicle length were the quantitative variables with greater variation both in the field and in the greenhouse. The multivariate analysis showed that 72.54% of the variance observed in the greenhouse and 75.20% in the field were explained by the first two components, where plant height, stem diameter, panicle density and color, and stem color were discriminating variables. In the field and in the greenhouse, three groups of cultivars were formed according to the yield and desirable morphoagronomic characteristics. Finally, under the present environmental conditions, the more promising quinoa materials for a breeding program were Blanca Subachoque and Tunkahuan.

ABSTRACT Purpose: Amblyopia is a cortical neurological disorder caused by abnormal visual experiences during the critical period for visual development. Recent works have shown that, in addition to the well-known visual alterations, such as changes in visual acuity, several perceptual aspects of vision are affected. This study aims to analyze and compare the effects of different types of amblyopia on visual color processing and determine whether these effects are correlated with visual acuity. Methods: Our study sample comprised 42 amblyopic individuals, aged 7-40 years, (strabismus, n=16; anisometropia, n=18; and mixed-cause, n=8) and 33 age-matched controls. Color vision was tested by measuring the chromaticity threshold of each patient on the protan, deutan, and tritan axes using version 02 of the Cambridge Color Test. Spatial stimulation cues were eliminated using spatial noise and luminance. Results: The color discrimination thresholds on the protan, deutan, and tritan axes were similar between control participants and amblyopic patients (p>0.05). There was no correlation between VA values and color thresholds (p>0.05). Conclusion: Patients with amblyopia have normal color vision in contexts that include luminance and spatial noise. Our results may be indicative of independent neural pathways for spatial and chromatic visual processing.

Resumo: O objetivo do estudo foi descrever o perfil e calcular os anos potenciais de vida perdidos (APVP) devido a doenças do fígado em trabalhadores rurais brasileiros de 2017 a 2022. Para isso, foram analisados microdados disponíveis no Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade (SIM), considerando o desfecho como a causa básica da morte com os códigos K70-K77 (Classificação Internacional de Doenças, 10ª revisão − CID-10). O perfil dos trabalhadores foi caracterizado de acordo com variáveis sociodemográficas e as regiões do Brasil, com um grupo de comparação formado por todos os outros trabalhadores brasileiros com idades de 18-69 anos que morreram no mesmo período e pela mesma causa básica. Foram realizados cálculos de mortalidade proporcional, assim como das taxas de APVP e suas razões. No período estudado, foram registrados 15.362 óbitos por doenças do fígado entre trabalhadores rurais brasileiros, com média de idade do óbito de 51,3 anos (±10,7), majoritariamente K70 − doença hepática alcoólica (53,8%). A mortalidade proporcional mais alta foi observada em homens (86,2%), de cor parda (61,1%), com até 49 anos (40,9%), com ≤ 7 anos de escolaridade (52,4%) e residentes do Nordeste (56,9%). A soma total de APVP foi de 382.869 anos entre trabalhadores rurais, com uma taxa de APVP de 4.527 anos por 100 mil trabalhadores e uma razão da taxa de APVP 1,45 vezes maior do que a média nacional. A concentração de mortes devido ao K70 levanta preocupação com a potencial exposição crônica a bebidas alcoólicas. Os resultados destacam as causas precoces de óbitos decorrentes de doenças do fígado entre trabalhadores rurais, especialmente aqueles da Região Nordeste do Brasil e de cor parda.

Abstract: This study aimed to describe the profile and calculate the years of potential life lost (YPLL) due to liver diseases in Brazilian agricultural workers from 2017 to 2022. For this, we analyzed microdata available in the Brazilian Mortality Information System considering the underlying cause of death with codes K70-K77 (International Classsification of Disease, 10th revision − ICD-10) as the outcome of interest. Workers’ profile was characterized according to sociodemographic variables and Brazilian regions, forming a comparison group with all other Brazilian workers aged from 18-69 years who died in the same period and from the same underlying cause. Calculations of proportional mortality, YPLL rates, and YPLL rate ratios were applied. In the studied period, 15,362 deaths due to liver diseases occurred in Brazilian agricultural workers, with an average age at death of 51.3 years (±10.7), concentrated in K70 − alcoholic liver disease (53.8%). A higher proportional mortality occurred in men (86.2%), Mixed individuals (61.1%), up to age 49 years (40.9%), with ≤ 7 years of education level (52.4%), and residence in the Northeast (56.9%). The sum of YPLL totaled 382,869 years among agricultural workers, with YPLL rate of 4,527 years per 100,000 workers and a YPLL rate ratio 1.45 times higher than the national average. The concentration of deaths due to K70 raises concern due to the potential chronic exposure to alcoholic beverages. These results highlight the early causes of deaths from liver diseases among agricultural workers, especially those in Northeast Brazil and mixed.

Resumen: El objetivo de este estudio fue describir el perfil y calcular los años potenciales de vida perdidos (APVP) debido a enfermedad hepática en trabajadores rurales brasileños en el período de 2017 a 2022. Para ello, se analizaron los microdatos disponibles en el Sistema de Informaciones de Mortalidad (SIM) considerando el desenlace como la causa básica de muerte con códigos K70-K77 (Clasificación Internacional de Enfermedades, 10ª revisión − CIE-10). El perfil de los trabajadores se caracterizó con base en las variables sociodemográficas y las regiones de Brasil comparado a un grupo conformado por los demás trabajadores brasileños de entre 18 y 69 años de edad que murieron en el mismo período y por la misma causa. Se realizaron cálculos de mortalidad proporcional, así como de las tasas de APVP y sus ratios. En el período evaluado se registraron 15.362 muertes por enfermedades hepáticas entre los trabajadores rurales brasileños, con una edad media de muerte de 51,3 años (±10,7), concentrándose en K70 - enfermedad hepática alcohólica (53,8%). La mayor mortalidad proporcional se observó en hombres (86,2%), pardos (61,1%), hasta los 49 años (40,9%), con ≤ 7 años de estudios (52,4%) y residentes en el Nordeste (56,9%). La suma total de APVP fue de 382,869 años entre los trabajadores rurales, con una tasa de APVP de 4,527 años por 100.000 trabajadores y una tasa de APVP 1,45 veces más alta que el promedio nacional. La concentración de muertes por K70 evidencia una preocupación por la posible exposición crónica a bebidas alcohólicas. Los resultados indican las causas tempranas de muerte por enfermedades hepáticas entre los trabajadores rurales, especialmente los de la región Nordeste de Brasil y de color parda.

ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate if color Doppler can detect internal blood flow in circumscribed choroidal hemangioma. Methods: This cross-sectional study examined seven eyes of seven participants with circumscribed choroidal hemangiomas, with or without prior treatment. B-scan ultrasound and color Doppler were used to assess the dimensions, topographical distribution, and internal blood flow of the affected eyes. Results: The sample included seven patients (five female) with a median age of 61 (62.29 ± 13.83) years. There were seven eyes with circumscribed choroidal hemangiomas in the patient sample. Color Doppler detected internal vascular flow in all cases (100%). The lesions had an average diameter/thickness ratio of >2 mm and an average thickness of <5 mm and were predominantly located superiorly and supero-temporally. Conclusion: Internal blood flow was detected in circumscribed choroidal hemangiomas using color Doppler. Detection was unaffected by the patient’s treatment status.

Abstract: Color and glossiness are two important aesthetic properties of wood flooring and wood furniture that significantly affect consumers choice. With time the coating deteriorates altering the surface properties. Understanding these changes is important for furniture industry, impacting design choices, material selection, and long-term maintenance. The effects of thermal aging (30 °C for 30 days, 60 °C for 60 days, and 90 °C for 90 days) on color parameters (C*, L*, b*. a*, h o) and glossiness on both perpendicular (⊥) and parallel (║) directions at 20°, 60°, and 85° angles in UV-cured coatings applied on sessile oak were studied. Results show that statistically significant differences were observed in the glossiness values, as well as in C*, b*, a*, L* and h o. As the temperature and duration of the thermal aging process increased, there was a noticeable increase in the values of color parameters b*, a*, and C*, while the values of h o and L* decreased. The characteristics of the surfaces exposed to thermal aging have undergone a complete transformation.

ABSTRACT: To improve the nutritional and functional quality of agro-industrial waste, his study established a ternary mixture of flours made from pineapple, acerola, and passion fruit waste using the simplex-centroid design, as well as to evaluate their effects on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of edible ice cream. Using mixture planning, nine ternary flour components were applied to edible ice cream formulations to evaluate acceptance scores for taste, texture, and overall impression attributes, as well as physicochemical parameters (pH, acidity, soluble solids, and color parameters) and microbiological parameters (thermotolerant coliforms at 45 ºC, Enterobacteriaceae and Salmonella). The simplex-centroid design demonstrated that the cubic model best predicts the results for the analyzed sensory attributes. The response surface graphs indicated the area of greatest acceptance in the formulations with the maximum percentage established for the flour with acerola waste. The highest level of acceptability was given to the ternary mixture of 60%, 30%, and 10% pineapple, passion fruit, and acerola flours, respectively. The results indicated that sorbet enriched with flour composed of the ternary mixture is a product with the potential for exploitation, as well as contributing to the reduction of environmental impacts generated by the large and improper disposal of agro-industrial fruit processing residues in the ecosystem. ABSTRACT agroindustrial agro industrial pineapple simplexcentroid simplex centroid planning taste texture attributes pH, pH (pH acidity solids thermotolerant 4 ºC Salmonella. Salmonella . Salmonella) 60 60% 30 30% 10 respectively exploitation ecosystem 6 3 1

RESUMO: Visando a qualidade nutricional e funcional dos resíduos agroindustriais, o estudo teve como objetivo estabelecer a mistura ternária de farinhas elaboradas com resíduos de abacaxi, acerola e maracujá utilizando o delineamento simplex-centroide, assim como avaliar seus efeitos nas características físico-químicas e sensoriais em gelados comestíveis. Com o planejamento de misturas, nove componentes ternários das farinhas foram aplicados em formulações de gelados comestíveis para avaliação dos escores de aceitação para os atributos sabor, textura e impressão global, bem como os parâmetros físico-químicos (pH, acidez, sólidos solúveis e parâmetros de cor) e microbiológicos (coliformes termotolerantes a 45 ºC, Enterobacteriaceae e Salmonella). O delineamento simplex-centroide demonstrou que o modelo cúbico melhor prediz os resultados para os atributos sensoriais analisados. Os gráficos de superfície de resposta indicaram a área de maior aceitação nas formulações com o máximo percentual estabelecido para a farinha com os resíduos de acerola. O maior índice de aceitabilidade foi atribuído a mistura ternária constituída com 60%, 30% e 10% para as farinhas de abacaxi, maracujá e acerola, respectivamente. Os resultados indicaram que o sorbet enriquecido com a farinha composta pela mistura ternária é um produto com potencial para exploração, além de contribuir para a redução dos impactos ambientais gerados pelo grande e inadequado descarte de resíduos do processamento agroindustrial de frutas no ecossistema. RESUMO agroindustriais abacaxi simplexcentroide, simplexcentroide simplex centroide, centroide físicoquímicas físico químicas misturas sabor global físicoquímicos químicos pH, pH (pH acidez cor coliformes 4 ºC Salmonella. Salmonella . Salmonella) analisados 60 60% 30 10 respectivamente exploração ecossistema 6 3 1

ABSTRACT: Orange-fleshed non-netted honeydew melon has high nutritional and economic potential, being widely appreciated as a refreshing sweet fruit. Therefore, evaluating commercial samples of such relevant products for the fresh fruit market is of great importance. This study investigated the antioxidant capacity, quality parameters, and chemical composition of honeydew melons from the Brazilian market. The values of pH and °Brix determined for melon samples were 6.5 ± 0.30 and 9.2 ± 0.80 g/100 g (fresh weight), respectively, which agree with the results expected for high-quality melons. The chromatography analysis revealed sucrose (49% of total sugar) as the main sugar, followed by fructose (30%) and glucose (21%). Carotenoids, which are directly linked to the characteristic orange color, showed a total level of 270.59 µg/g (dry weight). Additionally, the higher b* value compared to a* value indicates the highest yellow contribution. Regarding the antioxidant assays, in addition to presenting antioxidant capacity for both methods applied, DPPH and FRAP, levels ranging from 16.40 ± 0.21 µmol ascorbic acid equivalent/g to 56.98 ± 0.80 µmol Trolox equivalent/g (dry weight) were reported in melon extracts. Moreover, the results were higher in terms of FRAP than DPPH. Therefore, the results underscore the evaluated honeydew melons as valuable sources of bioactive compounds, such as carotenoids and phenolics, which contribute to their antioxidant properties. Besides, analyses of color, pH, and total soluble solids content also reflect the quality attributes. ABSTRACT Orangefleshed Orange fleshed nonnetted non netted potential Therefore importance parameters Brix 65 6 5 6. 030 0 30 0.3 92 9 2 9. 080 80 0.8 g100 100 g/10 weight, weight , respectively highquality 49% 49 (49 sugar 30% (30% 21%. 21 21% . (21%) Carotenoids color 27059 270 59 270.5 µgg µg dry weight. Additionally b contribution assays applied 1640 16 40 16.4 021 0.2 equivalentg equivalent 5698 56 98 56.9 extracts Moreover compounds phenolics properties Besides attributes 03 3 0. 08 8 g10 10 g/1 4 (4 (30 (21% 2705 27 270. 164 1 16. 02 569 56. g1 g/ ( (3 (21 (2

RESUMO: O melão de polpa alaranjada honeydew apresenta elevado potencial nutricional e econômico, sendo amplamente apreciado como fruta doce e refrescante. Portanto, avaliar amostras comerciais de produtos tão relevantes para o mercado de frutas frescas é de grande importância. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a capacidade antioxidante, os parâmetros de qualidade e a composição química de melões do mercado brasileiro. Os valores de pH e ºBrix determinados para as amostras de melão foram 6,5 ± 0,30 e 9,2 ± 0,80 g/100 g (peso fresco), respectivamente, o que está de acordo com os resultados esperados para melões de alta qualidade. A análise cromatográfica revelou a sacarose (49% do açúcar total) como principal açúcar, seguida pela frutose (30%) e glicose (21%). Os carotenóides, que estão diretamente ligados à cor laranja característica, apresentaram teor total de 270,59 µg/g (peso seco). Além disso, o maior valor de b* comparado ao valor de a* indica a maior contribuição da cor amarela. Quanto ao potencial antioxidante, além de apresentar capacidade antioxidante para ambos os métodos aplicados, DPPH e FRAP, níveis variando de 16,40 ± 0,21 µmol equivalente de ácido ascórbico/g a 56,98 ± 0,80 µmol equivalente de Trolox/g (peso seco) foram encontrados nos extratos de melão. Ademais, os resultados foram maiores em termos de FRAP do que em DPPH. Desta forma, os resultados destacam os melões avaliados como fontes valiosas de compostos bioativos, como carotenóides e fenólicos, que contribuem para suas propriedades antioxidantes. Além disso, análises de cor, pH e teor de sólidos solúveis totais também refletem os atributos de qualidade. RESUMO econômico refrescante Portanto importância brasileiro 65 6 5 6, 030 0 30 0,3 92 9 2 9, 080 80 0,8 g100 100 g/10 peso fresco, fresco , fresco) respectivamente 49% 49 (49 30% (30% 21%. 21 21% . (21%) característica 27059 270 59 270,5 µgg µg seco. seco disso b amarela aplicados 1640 16 40 16,4 021 0,2 ascórbicog ascórbico 5698 56 98 56,9 Troloxg Trolox Ademais forma bioativos fenólicos antioxidantes 03 3 0, 08 8 g10 10 g/1 4 (4 (30 (21% 2705 27 270, 164 1 16, 02 569 56, g1 g/ ( (3 (21 (2

RESUMO: Os casos de abdome agudo estão entre as doenças mais prevalentes e desafiadoras na medicina equina. O diagnóstico inclui a realização de anamnese e avaliação clínica detalhada do paciente, permitindo a coleta de diversas informações importantes e, adicionalmente, a utilização de exames complementares ajuda a definir o diagnóstico e prognóstico de cada caso. O objetivo principal deste trabalho foi aplicar a análise de correspondência múltipla (ACM) em dados referentes ao exame clínico e desfecho de cavalos com cólica encaminhados para um hospital no Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Foram incluídos 58 cavalos na análise e foi possível identificar diferenças significativas entre os grupos, sobreviventes e não sobreviventes. Relacionado aos sinais clínicos, os casos de óbito distinguem-se por dor intensa, falta de motilidade, alteração da mucosa, tempo de preenchimento capilar maior que 2seg., frequência cardíaca maior que 48bpm e presença de refluxo nasogástrico. Como exames complementares, o hematócrito e o lactato sanguíneo demonstraram diferença significativa entre os grupos. Os parâmetros cardiovasculares, como batimento cardíaco, coloração de mucosas e tempo de preenchimento capilar, foram as variáveis com maior contribuição para diferenciar animais que não sobreviveram dos que receberam alta hospitalar. Assim, a avaliação clínica não deve ser subestimada e os exames complementares devem ser utilizados em conjunto para buscar um melhor prognóstico. A ACM permitiu visualizar os dados e prever o desfecho dos pacientes. RESUMO equina paciente adicionalmente caso (ACM Sul Brasil 5 grupos clínicos distinguemse distinguem se intensa motilidade mucosa 2seg seg 2seg. bpm nasogástrico cardiovasculares cardíaco hospitalar Assim pacientes

ABSTRACT: Acute abdomen cases are among the most prevalent and challenging illnesses in equine medicine. The diagnosis includes anamnesis and detailed clinical evaluation of the patient, allowing the gathering of several important information and, additionally, the use of complementary exams helps to define the diagnosis and prognosis of each case. This research applied the multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) in data referring to clinical examination information and outcome of horses with colic referred to a hospital in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Fifty eight horses were included in the analysis and, it was possible to identify significant differences between the groups, survivors and non-survivors. Related to clinical signs, non-survivor cases are distinguished by severe pain, lack of motility, mucosal alteration, capillary refill time greater than 2sec, heart rate more than 48bpm and presence of nasogastric reflux. As complementary exams, hematocrits and blood lactate demonstrate significative difference among the groups. The cardiovascular parameters, including heart rate, mucosal color and capillary refill time, were the variables with the greatest contribution to discriminate animals that non-survive from those that were discharged. Thus, clinical evaluation should not be underestimated and complementary exams should be used in conjunction to seek a better prognosis. The MCA allowed to visualize the data and predict the outcome of the patients. ABSTRACT medicine patient additionally case (MCA Sul Brazil groups nonsurvivors. nonsurvivors non survivors. non-survivors signs nonsurvivor survivor pain motility alteration 2sec sec bpm reflux parameters nonsurvive survive discharged Thus patients

Groundwater is considered an important source of water aid for human consumption. However, this water can be contaminated by impurities, such contamination spots that might reach the water tables. The aim of this study was to investigate the quality of shallow groundwater in Flores neighborhood, located in the municipality of Benevides, within Belém metropolitan region, State of Pará, Brazil. Recommendations described in Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater were followed at the time to determine physical-chemical parameters such as potential hydrogen (pH), electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), apparent color, turbidity, total hardness (TH), ions and trace elements. Multivariate statistical analysis has shown that most predictive water-quality parameters set for human consumption are associated with natural events involving weathering and leaching processes. Nevertheless, parameters of nitrate, phosphate, EC, TDS and pH are also influenced by anthropic conditions in the surroundings, mainly phosphate and nitrate ions. Therefore, it can be concluded that shallow groundwaters in Flores neighborhood are unsuitable for human consumption, making it necessary for municipal public authorities to take action to solve the problem of water shortage in the borough, thus preventing the population from use those shallow groundwaters, as their consumption can bring health problems. However impurities tables Benevides region Pará Brazil physicalchemical physical chemical pH, , (pH) EC (EC) TDS, (TDS) color turbidity TH, TH (TH) elements waterquality processes Nevertheless surroundings Therefore borough problems (pH (EC (TDS (TH