The use of materials such as organofunctionalized silica for application in solid phase extraction (SPE) allows the preconcentration of several ions, including Pt, and subsequent detection. This work aims to synthesize and characterize an organofunctionalized silica (Sil-TMSDT) with the silylant N’(trimethoxysilyl)propylethylenetriamine and its application as a solid phase in the preconcentration Pt4+ ions in aqueous media, using detection by flame atomization atomic absorption spectroscopy (FAAS). The Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) confirmed the aminofunctionalization of the silica. For the adsorption process, a preconcentration mini-column with 200 mg of Sil-TMSDT, a solution of 0.485 mg L−1 of K2[PtCl6] at pH 10 and HNO3 0.5 mol L−1 as eluent were used, obtaining an enrichment factor of 15-fold with retention efficiency higher than 99%. The Pt4+ ion determined by FAAS showed a linear response between 0.02 and 0.40 mg L−1; a linear coefficient where R = 0.9981; a 16-fold preconcentration factor; a limit of quantification (LOQ) and limit of detection (LOD) of 0.045 and 0.014 mg L−1, respectively. The proposal system showed analytical applicability to determining Pt4+ ion in an aqueous medium and could be used to detect traces of this potentially toxic metal in biological fluids such as urine and blood. SPE (SPE Pt SilTMSDT Sil TMSDT (Sil-TMSDT Ntrimethoxysilylpropylethylenetriamine N trimethoxysilyl propylethylenetriamine Pt4 media FAAS. . (FAAS) Fouriertransform Fourier transform FTIR (FTIR SEM (SEM energydispersive energy dispersive EDS (EDS process minicolumn mini column 20 SilTMSDT, TMSDT, Sil-TMSDT 0485 0 485 0.48 L1 L 1 L− K2PtCl6 KPtCl K2 PtCl6 K PtCl K2[PtCl6 HNO 05 5 0. 15fold fold 15 99 99% 002 02 0.0 040 40 0.4 0.9981 09981 9981 16fold 16 LOQ (LOQ LOD (LOD 0045 045 0.04 0014 014 0.01 respectively blood (FAAS 2 048 48 K2PtCl K2[PtCl 9 00 04 4 0.998 0998 998 004 001 01 0.99 099 0.9 09

We created a fast and effective thin-layer chromatography method to detect homoisoflavones in Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce (POD), demonstrating high sensitivity, specificity, and stability. Utilizing this method, we assessed the quality of 20 commercial batches of POD. Our results indicated that homoisoflavones (III, IV, and V) were present in 8 samples, absent in 7, and detected in 5. This method facilitates the effective evaluation of POD germplasm resources, laying a strong foundation for enhancing quality standards. This advancement aids in the standardization and quality control of POD, ensuring the consistency of its active ingredients and thereby supporting its therapeutic applications. thinlayer thin layer Mill. Mill (Mill. , (POD) sensitivity specificity stability 2 III, III (III IV V samples 7 5 resources standards applications (Mill (POD

RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar a utilização e identificar as vantagens dos métodos moleculares para diagnóstico de infecções congênitas no líquido cefalorraquidiano de neonatos. Fontes de dados: A revisão foi registrada na base PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) sob CRD42021274210. A busca bibliográfica foi realizada nas bases de dados PubMed, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde/ Centro Latino-Americano e do Caribe de Informação em Ciências da Saúde (BVS/BIREME), Scopus, Web of Science, Excerpta Medica database (EMBASE), Cochrane, ProQuest, e EBSCOhost. A busca foi feita no período de agosto a outubro de 2021 e atualizada em dezembro de 2022, respeitando as orientações do Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews e Meta-Analyises (PRISMA). A sequência da seleção dos estudos foi: 1) Remoção de duplicatas; 2) Exame de títulos e resumos; 3) Recuperação dos textos completos potencialmente relevantes; e 4) Avaliação do texto completo conforme critérios de elegibilidade por dois autores independentes. O critério de inclusão considerou ensaios clínicos randomizados e não randomizados, estudos longitudinais, transversais, revisados por pares, estudos em humanos, publicados em inglês, espanhol, italiano e português, com recém-nascidos de até 28 dias que sofreram neuroinfecções congênitas pelos agentes toxoplasmose, rubéola, citomegalovírus, herpes simples (TORCH), e outros como Treponema pallidum, Zika, parvovírus B-19, varicela zoster, Epstein-Barr, e SARS-CoV-2, diagnosticadas por reação em cadeia de polimerase (PCR). Dois avaliadores extraíram as seguintes informações: autor, ano de publicação, nacionalidade, sujeitos, tipo de estudo, métodos, resultados e conclusão. Síntese dos dados: O patógeno mais estudado foi Herpes Simples. Muitos artigos relataram somente sintomas iniciais inespecíficos, motivando a coleta de líquido cefalorraquidiano e realização da PCR para investigação etiológica. Conclusões: Os métodos moleculares são eficazes para detectar o genoma do patógeno no líquido cefalorraquidiano, o que pode impactar na evolução clínica e no prognóstico neurológico. Objetivo neonatos International CRD42021274210 CRD PubMed LatinoAmericano Latino Americano BVS/BIREME, BVSBIREME BVS/BIREME , BVS BIREME (BVS/BIREME) Scopus Science EMBASE, EMBASE (EMBASE) Cochrane ProQuest EBSCOhost 202 2022 MetaAnalyises Meta Analyises PRISMA. PRISMA . (PRISMA) 1 duplicatas 2 resumos 3 relevantes 4 independentes longitudinais transversais pares humanos inglês espanhol português recémnascidos recém nascidos toxoplasmose rubéola citomegalovírus TORCH, TORCH (TORCH) pallidum Zika B19, B19 B 19, 19 B-19 zoster EpsteinBarr, EpsteinBarr Epstein Barr, Barr Epstein-Barr SARSCoV2, SARSCoV2 SARSCoV SARS CoV 2, SARS-CoV-2 PCR. (PCR) informações autor publicação nacionalidade sujeitos estudo conclusão Simples inespecíficos etiológica Conclusões neurológico CRD4202127421 (BVS/BIREME (EMBASE 20 (PRISMA (TORCH B1 B-1 SARS-CoV- (PCR CRD420212742 B- SARS-CoV CRD42021274 CRD4202127 CRD420212 CRD42021 CRD4202 CRD420 CRD42 CRD4

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the use and identify advantages of molecular methods for congenital infections diagnosis in cerebrospinal fluid of neonates. Data source: The review was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), under CRD42021274210. The literature search was performed in databases: PubMed, Virtual Health Library/ Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information (VHL/BIREME), Scopus, Web of Science, Excerpta Medica database (EMBASE), Cochrane, ProQuest, and EBSCOhost. The search was carried out from August to October 2021 and updated in December 2022, respecting the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The selection sequence was: 1) Duplicate title removal; 2) Examination of titles and abstracts; 3) Full-text retrieval of potentially relevant reports; and 4) Evaluation of the full text according to eligibility criteria by two independent authors. Inclusion criteria considered randomized and non-randomized control trials, longitudinal, cross-sectional, and peer-reviewed studies in humans, published in English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, with newborns up to 28 days old who had congenital neuroinfections by toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex (TORCH), and others such as Treponema pallidum, Zika, parvovirus B-19, varicella zoster, Epstein-Barr, and SARS-CoV2, diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Two evaluators extracted the following information: author, year of publication, nationality, subjects, study type, methods, results, and conclusion. Data synthesis: The most studied pathogen was herpes simplex. Several articles reported only nonspecific initial symptoms, motivating the collection of cerebrospinal fluid and performing PCR for etiological investigation. Conclusions: Molecular methods are effective to detect pathogen genomes in cerebrospinal fluid, which can impact clinical evolution and neurological prognosis. Objective neonates source PROSPERO, PROSPERO , (PROSPERO) CRD42021274210 CRD databases PubMed Library VHL/BIREME, VHLBIREME VHL/BIREME VHL BIREME (VHL/BIREME) Scopus Science EMBASE, EMBASE (EMBASE) Cochrane ProQuest EBSCOhost 202 2022 MetaAnalyses Meta Analyses PRISMA (PRISMA guidelines 1 removal 2 abstracts 3 Fulltext Full reports 4 authors nonrandomized non trials longitudinal crosssectional, crosssectional cross sectional, sectional cross-sectional peerreviewed peer reviewed humans English Spanish Italian Portuguese toxoplasmosis rubella cytomegalovirus TORCH, TORCH (TORCH) pallidum Zika B19, B19 B 19, 19 B-19 zoster EpsteinBarr, EpsteinBarr Epstein Barr, Barr Epstein-Barr SARSCoV2, SARSCoV2 SARSCoV SARS CoV2, CoV2 CoV SARS-CoV2 PCR. . (PCR) information author publication nationality subjects type results conclusion synthesis symptoms investigation Conclusions prognosis (PROSPERO CRD4202127421 (VHL/BIREME (EMBASE 20 (TORCH B1 B-1 SARS-CoV (PCR CRD420212742 B- CRD42021274 CRD4202127 CRD420212 CRD42021 CRD4202 CRD420 CRD42 CRD4

Hair can provide chemical information about drug use. This study employed matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS) to detect drugs in hair samples. The technique was used to detect cocaine (COC, molecular weight (Mw) = 303.14 Da) and its main metabolites, benzoylecgonine (BZE, Mw = 289.13 Da), cocaethylene (COCE, Mw = 317.16 Da) and ecgonine methyl ester (EME, Mw = 199.12 Da) in hair strands using 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (DHB, 7.0 mg mL-1) and α-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid (CHCA, at concentrations of 1.5, 3.0, 7.0, and 10 mg mL-1) as the evaluated matrices. Among these, CHCA was selected. Subsequently, the qualitative results obtained by MALDI(+) MS were correlated with the quantitative analyses of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), demonstrating a significant correlation in responses (70%), with the detection of analytes by MALDI(+) MS even at low concentrations, determined by GC-MS. The concentration ranges obtained by GC MS analysis were from 0.6 to 4.1 ng mg-1 of COC, and from 0.05 to 0.4 ng mg-1 of COCE. The effect of pre-washing on the detection of COC and its metabolites was also evaluated, and the results indicated less influence from the pre-washing stage and confirmed the reduction in COC detection in hair exposed to bleaching. use matrixassisted matrix assisted MALDIMS MALDI (MALDI-MS samples (COC (Mw 30314 303 14 303.1 Da BZE, BZE (BZE 28913 289 13 289.1 Da, , COCE, COCE (COCE 31716 317 16 317.1 EME, EME (EME 19912 199 12 199.1 2,5dihydroxybenzoic 25dihydroxybenzoic dihydroxybenzoic 2,5 2 5 DHB, DHB (DHB 70 7 0 7. mL1 mL 1 mL-1 αcyano4hydroxycinnamic αcyanohydroxycinnamic α cyano 4 hydroxycinnamic CHCA, (CHCA 15 1.5 30 3 3.0 matrices these selected Subsequently MALDI+ + MALDI(+ chromatographymass chromatography GCMS, GCMS (GC-MS) 70%, 70% (70%) GCMS. MS. GC-MS 06 6 0. 41 4. mg1 mg- 005 05 0.0 04 prewashing pre washing bleaching 3031 303. 2891 28 289. 3171 31 317. 1991 19 199. 5dihydroxybenzoic 25 2, mL- αcyano 1. 3. MALDI( (GC-MS (70% 00 (70 (7 (

RESUMO: Uma das causas de perda de produtividade em lavouras de cana está associada à espécie Diatraea saccharalis, também conhecida por broca da cana. Portanto, este estudo avaliou a viabilidade do uso de sensores hiperespectrais para obter a resposta espectral foliar da cana-de-açúcar em diferentes períodos de infestações, tanto a nível foliar quanto dossel, a fim de diagnosticar antecipadamente os danos da Diatraea saccharalis. O estudo contou com três variedades de cana-de-açúcar: CTC9003BT, CTC4 e RB966928. Em metade das parcelas foi utilizado o inseticida Altacor® para o controle de pragas. As coletas de dados ocorreram nas fases: brotação, perfilhamento, crescimento de colmos e início da maturação. Para avaliar os efeitos da broca na cana foi coletado os dados referentes ao conteúdo relativo de água (CRA), assinatura espectral foliar em laboratório e dossel, índices de vegetação (NDVI e MCARI), produtividade, pureza e ATR (Açúcar Total Recuperável). O maior CRA encontrado foi para a CTC9003BT (60,15%) sem inseticida e 59,0% com inseticida. As faixas espectrais do visível (400-680 nm) e infravermelho próximo (750-1300 nm) identificaram variações espectrais nas plantas com e sem broca. O percentual de broca apresentou correlações altas e negativas entre a produtividade, NDVI e ATR, com coeficientes de -0,68, -0,76 e -0,76, respectivamente. Os índices NDVI e MCARI foram eficazes na detecção de plantas sob estresse, contudo, sua variação é influenciada por múltiplos fatores, sendo difícil associá-los a um único problema (broca). RESUMO saccharalis Portanto canadeaçúcar açúcar infestações dossel CTCBT CTC BT RB966928 RB Altacor pragas fases brotação perfilhamento maturação CRA, , (CRA) MCARI, MCARI) Açúcar Recuperável. Recuperável . Recuperável) 60,15% 6015 60 15 (60,15% 590 59 0 59,0 400680 400 680 (400-68 nm 7501300 750 1300 (750-130 0,68, 068 68 -0,68 0,76 076 76 -0,7 0,76, respectivamente estresse contudo fatores associálos associá los (broca) RB96692 (CRA 60,15 601 6 1 (60,15 5 59, 40068 40 (400-6 750130 75 130 (750-13 0,68 06 -0,6 0,7 07 7 -0, (broca RB9669 60,1 (60,1 4006 4 (400- 75013 13 (750-1 0,6 0, -0 RB966 60, (60, (400 7501 (750- - RB96 (60 (40 (750 RB9 (6 (4 (75 ( (7

ABSTRACT: One of the causes of productivity loss in sugarcane cultivation has been associated with the species Diatraea saccharalis, also known as the sugarcane borer. Therefore, this study evaluated the feasibility of using hyperspectral sensors to obtain the leaf spectral response of sugarcane in different periods of infestation at leaf and canopy levels to diagnose D. saccharalis damage in advance. The study included three varieties of sugarcane: CTC9003BT, CTC4, and RB966928. The insecticide Altacor® was used to control pestsin half of the plots. Data collection occurred at the following stages: sprouting, tillering, stalke longation, and early maturation. Data regarding relative water content (RWC), leaf spectral signature in the laboratory and canopy, vegetation indices (NDVI and MCARI), productivity, purity, and total recoverable sugar (TRS) were collected to evaluate the borer effects on the sugarcane crop. The highest RWC was observed for CTC9003BT (60.15%) without insecticide and 59.0% with insecticide. The visible (400-680 nm) and near-infrared (750-1300 nm) spectral bands identified spectral variations in plants with and without sugarcane borer. The percentage of sugarcane borer showed high and negative correlations between productivity, NDVI, and TRS, with coefficients of -0.68, -0.76, and -0.76, respectively. The NDVI and MCARI indices effectively detect plants under stress, but their variation is influenced by multiple factors, making it difficult to associate them with a single problem (sugarcane borer). ABSTRACT Therefore D advance CTCBT CTC BT CTC4 RB966928 RB Altacor plots stages sprouting tillering longation maturation RWC, , (RWC) MCARI, MCARI) purity TRS (TRS crop 60.15% 6015 60 15 (60.15% 590 59 0 59.0 400680 400 680 (400-68 nm nearinfrared near infrared 7501300 750 1300 (750-130 0.68, 068 68 -0.68 0.76, 076 76 -0.76 respectively stress factors . borer) RB96692 (RWC 60.15 601 6 1 (60.15 5 59. 40068 40 (400-6 750130 75 130 (750-13 0.68 06 -0.6 0.76 07 7 -0.7 RB9669 60.1 (60.1 4006 4 (400- 75013 13 (750-1 0.6 -0. 0.7 RB966 60. (60. (400 7501 (750- 0. -0 RB96 (60 (40 (750 - RB9 (6 (4 (75 ( (7

Resumen El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar la relación entre la presencia de trastornos emocionales y el acoso escolar en los estudiantes de sexto a noveno grado de las instituciones educativas públicas de la ciudad de Floridablanca (Colombia). El diseño del estudio fue cuantitativo correlacional. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron la prueba de tamizaje cyberbullying y el Sistema de Evaluación de Niños y Adolescentes (SENA). Se evaluaron 76 menores que cumplen el rol de víctima o agresor, y los resultados obtenidos indicaron que un alto porcentaje de los involucrados en el acoso escolar como víctimas o agresores cara a cara o en línea presentan desajustes emocionales. Los datos descriptivos muestran que en Floridablanca (Colombia) aún hay fracciones de acoso escolar por debajo de la prevalencia internacional; sin embargo, existe una alta proporción de estudiantes en riesgo de asumir algún rol en el acoso escolar. Se concluyó que la Psicología es una disciplina científica que aporta herramientas para abordar los trastornos emocionales adscritos al acoso escolar. Que deben recibir tratamiento psicológico todos los involucrados en el acoso escolar en cualquiera de sus roles. Esta investigación puede considerarse como insumo para futuros trabajos que pretendan formular acciones de intervención para el acoso escolar y el trabajo de los trastornos emocionales qu e genera este problema.

Abstract The main goal for this research was to analyze the relationship between emotional disorders and bullying in schoolchildren. Participants were recruited from sixth to ninth grade in public schools from Floridablanca, Colombia. The design method was quantitative and correlational. We administered an online test called Cyberbullying to detect students involved in bullying and cyberbullying and emotional disorders were assessed using the test Sistema de Evaluación de Niños y Adolescentes (SENA). Participants were 76 schoolchildren with high scores as victims and/or aggressors. Results show a high percentage of schoolchildren involved in bullying and cyberbullying either as victims and/or aggressors that are suffering from emotional problems. Descriptive data also shows that Floridablanca still maintains a lower prevalence of bullying compared to international standards, but there’s a high risk for children getting involved in these behaviors. This research can be taken as an input for future work that intends to formulate intervention actions, both for school acoso and for the work of the emotional disorders that this problem generates.

Abstract Child Sexual Abuse (CDA), an uncomfortable reality for humanity whose numbers rise every year. Given the demands established by international organizations, this research represents a first approach to the phenomenon through a documentary and comparative review to identify CSA prevention programs developed in Mexico and other countries in search of granting Children and Adolescents (C&A) a dignified life and promote their rights to integrity. A qualitative study was implemented through a review of materials using documentary review as an analysis technique. Once the pertinent literature was located, the documentary record was carried out under a methodological process and the corresponding analysis was elaborated through a comparative technique. Within the results of the research, sexual education is insufficient at the basic level even though the SEP has provided material for its prevention without sufficient coverage and the school has become responsible for implementing programs that meet the needs of the context. In the present work, programs aimed at students, parents, teachers and civil organizations whose objectives are to inform, detect risk situations, promote health and provide self-care tools are identified.

Resumen El Abuso Sexual Infantil (ASI), una realidad incómoda para la humanidad cuyas cifras se elevan cada año. Ante las demandas establecidas por las organizaciones internacionales, esta investigación representa una primera aproximación al fenómeno a través de una revisión documental y comparativa para identificar los programas de prevención de ASI desarrollados en México y otros países en busca de otorgar a Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes (NNA) una vida digna y se promuevan sus derechos a la integridad. Se implementó un estudio cualitativo por medio de una revisión de materiales utilizando como técnica de análisis la revisión documental. Una vez localizada la literatura pertinente se procedió el registro documental bajo proceso metodológico y mediante una técnica comparativa se elaboró el análisis correspondiente. Dentro de los resultados de la investigación, la educación sexual resulta insuficiente en el nivel básico a pesar de que la SEP ha dotado de material para su prevención sin cobertura suficiente y la escuela se ha convertido en responsable de implementar programas que atiendan las necesidades del contexto. En el presente trabajo, se identifican programas dirigidos a alumnos, padres, maestros y organizaciones civiles cuyos objetivos son informar, detectar situaciones de riesgo, promover la salud y otorgar herramientas de autocuidado.

Resumen El perrito de la pradera (Cynomys mexicanus) es un roedor endémico de los pastizales del Norte de México, considerada una especie clave para el mantenimiento de su ecosistema. La principal problemática a la que enfrenta es el aumento de la frontera agrícola, por lo que se encuentra en constante exposición a productos químicos utilizados en zonas de cultivo cercanas, como los plaguicidas. El objetivo de este estudio fue detectar y cuantificar residuos de plaguicidas en muestras de suelo de colonias de C. mexicanus de los estados de Zacatecas y San Luis Potosí. Se analizaron un total de 5 muestras de suelo y se analizaron por medio de la técnica de Cromatografía Líquida de Alta Eficiencia (HPLC). Se detectaron ocho plaguicidas presentes en el 100% de las muestras analizadas, de los cuales el glifosato y el metamidofos tuvieron concentraciones mayores, de hasta 5.5 mg/g y 4.8 mg/g respectivamente. Los resultados muestran que en el suelo se encuentran altas concentraciones de los plaguicidas mencionados comparadas con las detectadas en otros estudios y mayores a la DL5O establecida para ambos. Por lo que el suelo es una fuente de exposición importante y medio para la entrada hacia el organismo de C. mexicanus.

Abstract The Mexican prairie dog (Cynomys mexicanus) is an endemic rodent of the grasslands of northern Mexico, considered a keystone species for the maintenance of its ecosystem. The main problem it faces is the increase in the agricultural frontier, which means that it is constantly exposed to chemical products used in nearby farming areas, such as pesticides. The objective of this study was to detect and quantify pesticide residues in soil samples of C. mexicanus colonies from the states of Zacatecas and San Luis Potosí. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) analyzed five soil samples. Eight pesticides were detected in 100 % of the samples analyzed, of which glyphosate and methamidophos had higher concentrations, up to 5.5 mg/g and 4.8 mg/g respectively. The results show that high concentrations of the mentioned pesticides are found in the soil compared to those detected in other studies and higher than the DL5O established for both. Therefore, soil is an important source of exposure and means of entry into the organism of C. mexicanus.

Abstract This research has the purpose of identifying theater as a communication strategy to raise awareness about gender violence, taking as a case study the women of the 15 de Abril citadel, a sector that belongs to the Manta canton. On the other hand, we sought to determine the factors that influence theater so that it becomes a communication tool that helps train people on how to detect gender violence. For this, a methodology with a quantitative and qualitative approach was implemented. So, methods such as analysis and synthesis were used to break down and compose the different concepts around strategic communication and theater. In addition, techniques such as a survey of the female population of the 15 de Abril citadel and interviews with experts were applied. The results determined that 72% of the women surveyed in this place know or have been victims of violence, it was also found that 72.50% of them like theater, likewise, it was shown that 79.17% have interest in seeing a play that addresses this topic. In conclusion, it is highlighted that the majority of women in the April 15 citadel know little about the definition of gender violence, and in some cases these scenarios of violence are seen as something normalized, however, there is an interest in initiative to see this gender problem reflected in a theatrical work.

Resumen Esta investigación tiene el propósito de identificar al teatro como estrategia de comunicación para concientizar acerca de la violencia de género, tomando como caso de estudio a las mujeres de la ciudadela 15 de abril, sector que pertenece al cantón Manta. Por otra parte, se buscó determinar los factores que influyen en el teatro para que se convierta en una herramienta comunicacional que ayude a formar sobre cómo detectar la violencia de género. Para ello, se implementó una metodología con un enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo. De modo que, se utilizaron métodos como el análisis y la síntesis para descomponer y componer los diferentes conceptos en torno a la comunicación estratégica y el teatro. Además, se aplicaron técnicas como la encuesta a la población femenina de la ciudadela 15 de abril, y entrevistas a expertos. Los resultados determinaron que un 72% de las mujeres encuestadas de este lugar conocen o han sido víctimas de violencia, también se halló que, un 72,50% de ellas les gusta el teatro, asimismo, se evidenció que un 79,17% tiene interés por ver una obra de teatro que aborde esta temática. En conclusión, se resalta que la mayoría de las mujeres de la ciudadela 15 de abril, conocen poco sobre la definición de violencia de género, y en algunos casos se ven estos escenarios de violencia como algo normalizado, sin embargo, existe un interés por la iniciativa de ver esta problemática de género reflejada en una obra teatral.

Resumen (Objetivo) Tryapanosoma cruzi, un agente causal de la enfermedad de Chagas, es un parásito que presenta una alternancia en su ciclo de vida entre un hospedador invertebrado (triatomino) y uno vertebrado (mamífero). Varios estudios han demostrado que en T. cruzi, HSP83 (homólogo de HSP90) es esencial para la división celular y el control de la respuesta al estrés térmico. Esta investigación se concentró en el estudio de la clonación, la caracterización bioinformática y la expresión del gen de la proteína de choque térmico HSP83 de T. cruzi para estudios posteriores sobre señalización. (Metodología) El ARN fue extraído de epimagostigotes T. cruci (clon EPm6/MOHM/VE/2007/ 6c), utilizando un kit comercial. El ADNc que codifica HSP83 se obtuvo utilizando RT-PCR, a partir del ARNm extraído, para lo cual se diseñaron los cebadores con base en la secuencia HSP83 de la cepa T. cruzi CL Brener. La clonación se realizó usando pGEM®T-Easy y se subclonó en el vector de expresión pQE30. Se efectuó la caracterización bioinformática y de secuencias. El gen se expresó y la proteína recombinante se purificó por cromatografía de afinidad, igual que se identificó por inmunotransferencia. (Resultados) El análisis de secuencia mostró similitud con el gen HSP83 de Trypanosoma cruzi y se observaron dominios HSP, así como epítopos B en la secuencia. Después de 3 horas de inducción con IPTG, se obtuvo una proteína recombinante con un peso aproximado de 83 kDa. La reacción de inmunotransferencia con suero hiperinmune anti-epimastigote de T. cruzi permitió la detección de una sola banda con un peso molecular de aproximadamente 83 kDa. (Conclusiones) Todos los resultados indican que se logró la clonación y caracterización de HSP83 de Trypanosoma cruzi.

Resumo (Objetivo) O Tryapanosoma cruzi, agente causador da doença de Chagas, é um parasita que apresenta uma alternância em seu ciclo de vida entre um hospedeiro invertebrado triatomíneo) e um vertebrado(mamífero). Vários estudos demonstraram que, no T. cruzi, a HSP83 (homóloga da HSP90) é essencial para a divisão celular e o controle da resposta ao estresse térmico. Esta pesquisa concentrou-se no estudo da clonagem, caracterização bioinformática e expressão do gene da proteína de choque térmico HSP83 do T. cruzi para estudos adicionais de sinalização. (Metodologia) O RNA foi extraído de epimastigotas de T. cruzi (clone EPm6/MOHM/VE/2007/ 6c) usando um kit comercial. O cDNA que codifica a HSP83 foi obtido por meio de RT-PCR a partir do mRNA extraído, para o qual os primers foram projetados com base na sequência da HSP83 da cepa T. cruzi CL Brener. A clonagem foi realizada com o pGEM®T-Easy e subclonada no vetor de expressão pQE30. Foi realizada a caracterização bioinformática e de sequência. O gene foi expresso e a proteína recombinante foi purificada por cromatografia de afinidade e identificada por imunotransferência. (Resultados) A análise da sequência mostrou similaridade com o gene HSP83 do Trypanosoma cruzi e os domínios HSP, bem como os epítopos B, foram observados na sequência. Após 3 horas de indução com IPTG, foi obtida uma proteína recombinante com peso aproximado de 83 kDa. A imunotransferência com soro hiperimune antiepimastigota de T. cruzi permitiu a detecção de uma única banda com peso molecular de aproximadamente 83 kDa. (Conclusões) Todos os resultados indicam que a clonagem e a caracterização da HSP83 do Trypanosoma cruzi foram alcançadas.

Abstract (Objective) Trypanosoma cruzi, a causal agent of Chagas’ disease, is a parasite whose life cycle alternates between an invertebrate (triatomine) and a vertebrate (mammal) host. Various studies have shown that in T. cruzi, HSP83 (a homolog of HSP90) is essential for cell division and control of the response to thermal stress. This investigation focused on studying the cloning, bioinformatic characterization, and expression of the heat shock protein HSP83 T. cruzi gene for further cell signaling studies. (Methodology) RNA was extracted from T. cruzi epimastigotes (EPm6 clone, MHOM/VE/2007/ 6c) using a commercial kit. The cDNA encoding HSP83 was determined using RT-PCR on extracted mRNA, for which the primers were designed based on the HSP83 sequence of T. cruzi strain CL Brener. Cloning was performed using pGEM®T-Easy and subcloned into the expression vector pQE30. Sequence and bioinformatic characterization were performed. The gene was expressed, and the recombinant protein was purified using affinity chromatography and identified through immunoblotting. (Results) Sequence analysis showed similarity to the gene encoding HSP83 from Trypanosoma cruzi, and HSP domains and B epitopes in the sequence were also observed. After 3 hours of induction with IPTG, a recombinant protein with an approximate weight of 83 kDa was obtained. The immunoblotting reaction with hyperimmune anti-T. cruzi epimastigote serum helped detect a single band with a molecular weight of nearly 83 kDa. (Conclusions) All results indicate that the cloning and characterization of HSP83 from Trypanosoma cruzi was achieved.

ABSTRACT Enzymatic biocatalysis has emerged as a green technology in starch modification with divergent results at the morphological level depending on the origin of the starch source. Therefore, various enzymatic biocatalysts were implemented to evaluate their effect on the morphological and semi-crystalline characteristics of native cassava starches. The degree of affinity of the biocatalysts and the conversion rate on native cassava starches were determined by kinetic parameters such as the Michaelis-Menten constant, whose results revealed the following order of affinity from highest to lowest: α-amylase, amyloglucosidase, pullulanase, and β-amylase. In addition, greater biocatalytic activity of α-amylase and β-amylase was evidenced on the amorphous zones of the polymer associated with the decrease in the amylose content and a significant increase in the degree of relative crystallinity. According to morphological analyses and XDR, the action of amyloglucosidase promoted exo-erosion phenomena and the appearance of lacerations on the granular surface of starch with the consequent decrease in the semicrystalline order. The pullulanase caused slightly eroded fragmented granules with greater biocatalytic activity on the crystalline lamellae, associated with a significant increase in the apparent amylose content. FTIR analysis in the 1,200-900 cm-1 region, corresponding to the starch fingerprint, allowed us to detect notable changes in the degree of molecular order after the enzymatic attack; this result was consistent with the degree of relative crystallinity estimated by X-ray diffraction. Likewise, the results allowed us to notice significant changes in the semi-crystalline order and morphological characteristics during the modification with α-amylase (AAM) and amyloglucosidase (AMG) associated with their greater affinity and preferential action on the amorphous structures located on the granular surface of native cassava starch.

RESUMEN La biocatálisis enzimática ha surgido como una tecnología verde en la modificación de almidones con resultados divergentes a nivel morfológico en función de procedencia de la fuente amilácea. Por consiguiente, diversos biocatalizadores enzimáticos fueron implementados para evaluar su efecto sobre las características morfológicas y semicristalinas en almidones nativos de yuca. El grado de afinidad de los biocatalizadores y la tasa de conversión sobre almidones nativos de yuca fueron determinados mediante parámetros cinéticos como la constante de Michaelis-Menten, cuyos resultados revelaron el siguiente orden de afinidad de mayor a menor: α-amilasa, amiloglucosidasa, pululanasa y β-amilasa. Además, se evidenció una mayor actividad biocatalítica de la α-amilasa y β-amilasa sobre las zonas amorfas del polímero debido a la disminución del contenido de amilosa y un aumento significativo en el grado de cristalinidad relativa. Según los análisis morfológicos y DRX, la acción de la amiloglucosidasa promovió fenómenos de exoerosión y la aparición de laceraciones en la superficie granular del almidón con la consiguiente disminución del orden semicristalino. La pululanasa provocó la obtención de gránulos fragmentados levemente erosionados con una mayor actividad biocatalítica en las zonas cristalinas asociada con el aumento significativo del contenido de amilosa aparente. El análisis de FTIR en la región 1.200-900 cm-1, correspondiente a la huella digital del almidón, permitió determinar cambios notorios en el grado del orden molecular después del ataque enzimático, este resultado fue coherente con el grado de cristalinidad relativo estimador por difracción de rayos-X. Asimismo, los resultados permitieron identificar cambios significativos en el orden semicristalino y características morfológicas durante la modificación con α-amilasa (AAM) y amiloglucosidasa (AMG) asociado a su mayor afinidad y acción preferencial sobre las estructuras amorfas ubicadas en la superficie granular del almidón nativo de yuca.

SUMMARY: Sarcopenia is a disease characterized by a decline in skeletal muscle mass, strength, and physical performance, leading to a loss of functional capacity. Appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASMM) is one of the most used measurements to detect skeletal muscle mass loss; nevertheless, its assessment is expensive. Under this context, indirect anthropometric measurements include calf circumference (CC) and appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (SMI). However, these measurements may not be very sensitive in older people with different body mass index (BMI). The aim of this study was to determine the influence of BMI on indirect measurements of ASMM in overweight and obese older people. This study included 57 participants aged 60 years and over from the city of Los Angeles, Chile, divided into two groups according to nutritional status, overweight (OW; n=33; Men=8; Women=25; age, 72 ± 6 years; BMI, 27.54 ± 1.54 kg·m-2) and obesity (OB; n=24; Men=5; Women=19; age, 72. ± 6 years; BMI, 33.70 ± 6.22 kg·m-2). The results showed that 36 % of the variations observed in CC measurements are explained by BMI (p<0.05). Conversely, the variations in SMI are not explained by BMI. In conclusion, BMI in older people can affect CC results, but not SMI. These results contribute to the decision-making process regarding the use of SMI as a better method for the indirect measurement of ASMM in overweight and/or obese older individuals.

RESUMEN: La sarcopenia es una enfermedad caracterizada por una disminución de la masa del músculo esquelético, la fuerza y el rendimiento físico, lo que conduce a una pérdida de la capacidad funcional. La masa de músculo esquelético apendicular (ASMM) es una de las mediciones más utilizadas para detectar la pérdida de masa de músculo esquelético; sin embargo, su evaluación es costosa. En este contexto, las mediciones antropométricas indirectas incluyen la circunferencia de la pantorrilla (CC) y el índice de masa del músculo esquelético apendicular (SMI). Sin embargo, estas mediciones pueden no ser muy sensibles en personas mayores con diferentes índices de masa corporal (IMC). El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la influencia del IMC en las mediciones indirectas de ASMM en personas mayores con sobrepeso y obesidad. Este estudio incluyó a 57 participantes de 60 años y más de la ciudad de Los Ángeles, Chile, divididos en dos grupos según estado nutricional, sobrepeso (SP; n=33; Hombres=8; Mujeres=25; edad, 72 ± 6 años; IMC, 27,54 ± 1,54 kg·m-2) y obesidad (OB; n=24; Hombres=5; Mujeres=19; edad, 72 ± 6 años; IMC, 33,70 ± 6,22 kg·m-2). Los resultados mostraron que el 36 % de las variaciones observadas en las mediciones de CC son explicadas por el IMC (p<0,05). Por el contrario, las variaciones del SMI no se explican por el IMC. En conclusión, el IMC en personas mayores puede afectar los resultados del CC, pero no el SMI. Estos resultados contribuyen al proceso de toma de decisiones sobre el uso del SMI como un mejor método para la medición indirecta de ASMM en personas mayores con sobrepeso y/u obesidad.

Abstract The distributional studies in the Diamante valley, Mendoza, allowed the comparison in the use of space between ecological zones, with robust results in piedmont and highlands. The analysis of densities of archaeological materials and the lithic organization helped to detect presence of sources of basalts, cryptocrystalline and other raw materials. The piedmont showed more presence of basalt secondary sources and a source of rhyolites located at 2km from water sources. In the highlands, a diminished used of basalts complements with higher use of cryptocrystalline and obsidian rocks. These results show the importance of the Regional Lithic Resources Base for the lithic organization, with a predominant use of local raw materials. The results for the Diamante valley indicate: 1) basalts and cryptocrystalline rocks were used by embedded acquisition during other subsistence activities. 2) The use of sources of other raw materials was done in context of higher distance to water sources. 3) The incorporation of obsidians occurs in minimal proportions, linked mainly to mitigating risk in highlands occupations.

Resumen Los estudios distribucionales en el valle del Diamante, Mendoza, permitieron la comparación del uso del espacio entre zonas ecológicas, con robustos resultados en cordillera y piedemonte. Los análisis de densidades de materiales y organización lítica posibilitaron detectar canteras de basaltos, rocas criptocristalinas y otras rocas en ambas zonas. La zona ecológica piedemonte muestra mayor presencia de canteras secundarias con énfasis en el uso de basaltos. Allí también se localizó la presencia de una cantera de riolitas que se encuentra a dos kilómetros de los cursos de agua. En la zona ecológica de cordillera se encuentran dos fuentes secundarias de basalto. Estos resultados muestran la importancia de la base regional de recursos líticos para la organización tecnológica, con un uso predominante de materias primas locales. Los resultados en el valle del Diamante indican que: 1) Los basaltos y rocas criptocristalinas muestran un claro uso mediante adquisición incluida durante otras actividades de subsistencia. 2) El uso de canteras de otras materias primas fue realizado en contextos de mayor distancia a fuentes de agua. 3) La incorporación de obsidianas se da en proporciones mínimas y está principalmente asociada a mitigar el riesgo en ocupaciones de altura.

Resumen Las macroenzimas son complejos de elevado peso molecular que podrían incrementar la actividad enzimática sérica en ausencia de signos y síntomas. Se pueden detectar al ser precipitadas con polietilenglicol. El objetivo del trabajo fue determinar la actividad de las aminotransferasas por el método IFCC, calcular y comparar la media del porcentaje de actividad precipitable (x̄), su intervalo de confianza del 95% (IC95%) y el desvío estándar (DE). Se trabajó con individuos con (n=42) y sin hipertransaminasemia (n=22). Los resultados para uno y otro fueron: porcentaje de actividad precipitable con polietilenglicol (%PPA) (x̄, DE, IC95%) = (28%; 1,82; 27,45%-28,55% y 44%; 24,52; 32,84%-55,16%) y (15%; 13,03; 11,01%-18,99% y 25%; 9,1; 20,96%-29,04%) para ALT y AST, respectivamente (p=0,003 y p=0,001; p<0,05). En conclusión, la estimación de la media poblacional podría ser más precisa en individuos con hipertransaminasemia.

Resumo As macroenzimas são complexos de alto peso molecular que poderiam aumentar a atividade enzimática sérica na ausência de sinais e sintomas. Podem ser detectadas ao precipitar com polietilenoglicol. O objetivo do trabalho foi determinar a atividade das aminotransferases pelo método IFCC, calcular e comparar a média da porcentagem de atividade precipitável (x̄), seu intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%) e o desvio padrão (DP). O trabalho foi realizado com indivíduos com (n=42) e sem hipertransaminasemia (n=22). Os resultados para os dois foram: porcentagem de atividade precipitável com polietilenoglicol (%PPA) (x̄, DP, IC95%)=(28%; 1,82; 27,45%- 28,55% e 44%; 24,52; 32,84%- 55,16%) e (15%; 13,03; 11,01%-18,99% e 25%; 9,1; 20,96%-29,04%) para ALT e AST, respectivamente (p=0,003 e p=0,001; p<0,05). Concluindo, a estimativa da média populacional poderia ser mais precisa em indivíduos com hipertransaminasemia.

Abstract Macroenzymes are high-molecular-mass complexes that might increase the serum enzymatic activity in the absence of symptoms. An easy-touse method to detect them is the polyethylene glycol precipitation. The aim of this study was to determine aminotransferases activity using the IFCC method, and to calculate the mean percentage of precipitable activity (x̄), its 95% confidence interval (CI95%), and the standard deviation (SD). The study included individuals with (n=42) and without hypertransaminasemia (n=22). The results were: percentaje of precipitable activity (%PPA) (x̄, SD, CI95%) = (28%; 1.82; 27.45%-28.55% and 44%; 24.52; 32.84%-55.16%) and (15%; 13.03; 11.01%-18.99% and 25%; 9.1; 20.96%-29.04%) for ALT and AST, respectively (p=0.003 and p=0.001; p<0.05). In conclusion, the estimation of the population mean could be more precise in individuals with hypertransaminasemia.

Resumen Antecedentes: Los mapas de bosques perturbados son útiles para identificar afectaciones sobre la biodiversidad y los servicios ecosistémicos. Los métodos que emplean únicamente datos espectrales para detectar las perturbaciones a nivel regional tienen limitaciones. El conocimiento de expertos y el análisis de fragmentación puede mejorar la estimación. Preguntas: ¿Cuál es la distribución de los bosques perturbados en una región de alta biodiversidad? ¿Qué tipos de vegetación y regiones son las más afectadas? Descripción de los datos: imágenes satelitales SPOT 2015, Sentinel-2 de 2019. Se colectó información de la vegetación en 653 sitios. Además, se usaron datos de herbario, censos agrícolas y del Inventario Nacional Forestal. Lugar y fecha del estudio: Estado de Chiapas, durante 2018-2022. Métodos: Se elaboró un mapa híbrido de los tipos de vegetación enfatizando la identificación de bosques secundarios, también se realizó un análisis de fragmentación y se calculó la biomasa leñosa por tipo de bosque. Resultados: El 40 % de la superficie del Estado mantiene una cobertura arbórea; pero solo en el 18 % no se aprecia perturbación; la mayor parte de los bosques no perturbados se encuentran en tres regiones: Selva Lacandona, Sierra Madre y Planicie del Golfo. En general la biomasa de los bosques perturbados es significativamente menor que la de su contraparte madura. Conclusiones: En Chiapas la distribución de los bosques en buen estado de conservación está restringida; casi la mitad de ellos se encuentran fuera de las ANP, por lo que es imperativo promover estrategias adicionales para su manejo y conservación.

Abstract Background: Maps of disturbed forests help to identify impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Methods using only spectral data to detect disturbance at the regional level have limitations, but expert knowledge and fragmentation analysis can improve estimation. Questions: What is the distribution of disturbed forests in a region of high biodiversity, and which vegetation types and regions are most affected? Data description: SPOT 2015, Sentinel-2 satellite imagery from 2019. Vegetation data were collected at 653 sites. In addition, herbarium, agricultural census, and National Forest Inventory data were used. Study site and dates: Chiapas State, during 2018-2022. Methods: We elaborated a hybrid map of vegetation types, emphasizing identifying secondary forests. Also, we carried out a fragmentation analysis and calculated the woody biomass per forest type. Results: 40 % of the State still maintains tree cover, but only 18 % is undisturbed; most undisturbed forests are in three regions: Selva Lacandona, Sierra Madre, and Gulf Plain. Overall, the biomass of disturbed forests is significantly lower than that of their mature counterparts. Conclusions: In Chiapas, the distribution of forests with good conservation status is restricted; almost half of them are outside NPAs, so it is imperative to promote additional strategies for their conservation and management.