Abstract: For a Linux operating system scheduler that is aware of Chip Multi-Processor (CMP) systems to carry out load balancing is extremely important and quite challenging. The scheduler is a vital component of the Linux kernel responsible for choosing the next thread to run and allocating to a processor core for execution. This process involves primarily a load-balancing procedure that provides the thread migration between the cores of a CMP system. A modern Linux scheduler is designed to obtain the best possible performance while ensuring a fair allocation of the processor cores’ time among the normal (non-real-time) threads, which is known as Completely Fair Scheduling (CFS) policy. However, this policy collaterally can cause a relentless execution of the load-balancing procedure, and therefore, an excessive number of thread migrations. According to the literature, an increased cache invalidation, scheduling latency, and power consumption are issues inherent to this. In this paper, we propose and evaluate a proactive load-balancing (PLB) algorithm to reduce unnecessary thread migrations on CMP systems. By comprehensive experimental analysis, we show that our PLB algorithm reduces the number of thread migrations by 43.8% on average without degradation of performance.

ABSTRACT The proposed research, in the area of talent selection in high performance, specifically in the poomsae modality in its free style event, represents a strategic study, since limitations were found in the selection process in said sporting modality. Therefore, this work presented the objective of evaluating the technical indicators for the selection of athletes with respect to the poomsae modality in its free style event. This selection is made in accordance with the current competitive regulatory requirements, applied by the World Federation of this sport. Theoretical level methods like inductive-deductive, analytical-synthetic and historical were used and from the empirical level, documentary review and measurement, and the angles of the proposed indicators were measured through the Kinovea biomechanical software. The statistical technique used was the SPSS 20 statistical processor. There were defined and evaluated in a practical way the indicators of flexibility (central, left lateral, right lateral splits ) with an average of 10.25 points; kicking techniques (basic kicks, holding, kicks with spin in the air) with average results of 2.5; 1.9 and 1.87 points; acrobatic jumps (stride jumps, left split jumps , right split jumps ) and acrobatic elements with average results of 8.69 and 2.21 points, for the selection process of school sports initiation schools in the poomsae modality in their free style event .

RESUMEN La investigación propuesta, en el área de selección de talentos en el alto rendimiento, específicamente en la modalidad de poomsae, en su evento free style, representa un estudio estratégico, pues se encontraron limitaciones en el proceso de selección en dicha modalidad deportiva. Por lo que este trabajo presentó como objetivo evaluar los indicadores técnicos para la selección de atletas con respecto a la modalidad de poomsae en su evento free style. Esta selección se realiza acorde con las exigencias reglamentarias competitivas actuales, aplicadas por la Federación Mundial de este deporte. Se utilizaron métodos de nivel teórico inductivo-deductivo, analítico-sintético, así como histórico y del nivel empírico, la revisión documental y la medición. Se midieron los ángulos de los indicadores propuestos, a través del software biomecánico Kinovea. La técnica estadística utilizada fue el procesador estadístico SPSS 20. Se definieron y evaluaron de forma práctica los indicadores flexibilidad (splits central, lateral izquierdo, lateral derecho) con una media de 10.25 puntos; técnicas de pateo (pateos básicos, mantención, pateos con giro en el aire) con resultados de media de 2.5; 1,9 y 1.87 puntos; saltos acrobáticos (saltos en horcajadas, saltos en splits izquierdo, saltos en splits derecho) y los elementos acrobáticos con resultados de media de 8.69 y 2.21 puntos, para el proceso de selección de las escuelas de iniciación deportiva escolar en la modalidad de poomsae en su evento free style.

RESUMO A pesquisa proposta, na área de seleção de talentos no alto rendimento, especificamente na modalidade poomsae, em sua prova de estilo livre, representa um estudo estratégico, uma vez que foram encontradas limitações no processo de seleção na referida modalidade esportiva. Portanto, este trabalho apresentou o objetivo de avaliar os indicadores técnicos para seleção de atletas no que diz respeito à modalidade poomsae em sua prova de estilo livre. Esta seleção é feita de acordo com os requisitos regulamentares competitivos em vigor, aplicados pela Federação Mundial desta modalidade. Foram utilizados métodos de nível teórico indutivo-dedutivo, analítico-sintético, bem como de nível histórico e empírico, revisão documental e mensuração. Os ângulos dos indicadores propostos foram medidos através do software biomecânico Kinovea. A técnica estatística utilizada foi o processador estatístico SPSS 20. Os indicadores de flexibilidade (abertura central, lateral esquerda, lateral direita) foram definidos e avaliados de forma prática com média de 10,25 pontos; técnicas de chutes (chutes básicos, segurar, chutes com giro no ar) com resultados médios de 2,5; 1,9 e 1,87 pontos; saltos acrobáticos (saltos de passada, saltos divididos à esquerda, saltos divididos à direita) e elementos acrobáticos com resultados médios de 8,69 e 2,21 pontos, para o processo seletivo das escolas de iniciação esportiva escolar na modalidade poomsae em sua prova de estilo livre.

ABSTRACT: Currently, the factors that influence the survival of transplanted teeth have been controlled with the use of technology. Guided dental autotransplantation has achieved greater predictability and efficiency, and has also reduced transfer times from extraction to transplantation. The aim of this review is to describe the protocols of guided dental autotransplantation, their survival and success rates published in the current literature. This review was performed following the PRISMA guideline. The search was carried out in MEDLINE, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect and SciELO, with the terms "autotransplant", "autotransplantation", "autotransplanting", "autotransplanting", "dental", "tooth", "teeth", "guided", "guide" with a 10-year publication filter. Studies were assessed for risk of bias using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines, including only medium and low risk studies in this review. The data for each article were tabulated in a table created in the online word processor "Google Docs". Ten studies met the selection criteria and were included. A total of 37 patients between 9 and 64 years of age were evaluated. The most frequent donor teeth were premolars and third molars. In most cases the patients had no relevant morbid history. Success was evaluated by means of various clinical and radiographic criteria. On the other hand, survival was evaluated during the follow-ups with respect to the permanence of the tooth in the mouth. This type of treatment is not very well known, and the studies included were scarce; on the other hand, they are of a low level of evidence (case reports and case series). The evaluated protocols differ in some characteristics, however, all of them achieve high survival and success rates. There are also some failures, where teeth had to be extracted due to mobility and inflammation.

RESUMEN: Actualmente los factores que influyen en la supervivencia de los dientes trasplantados han podido ser controlados con el uso de la tecnología. El autotrasplante dental guiado ha logrado más predictibilidad y eficiencia, además, h a reducido los tiempos de transferencia desde la extracción hasta el trasplante. El objetivo de esta revisión es describir los protocolos de autotrasplante dental guiado, sus tasas de supervivencia y éxito publicados en la literatura actual. Esta revisió n fue realizada siguiendo la pauta PRISMA. La búsqueda se realizó en MEDLINE, Google Académico, ScienceDirect y SciELO, con los términos “autotransplant”, “autotransplantation”, “autotransplanting”, “dental”, “tooth”, “teeth”, “guided”, “guide” con filtro de publicación de 10 años. Se realizó evaluación de riesgo de sesgo mediante pautas Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) a los estudios, incluyendo en esta revisión sólo con riesgo medio y bajo. Los datos de cada artículo se tabularon en una tabla realizada en el procesador de texto en línea “Google Docs”. Diez estudios cumplieron los criterios mencionados y fueron incluidos. Fueron evaluados un total de 37 pacientes entre 9 a 64 años. Los dientes donantes más frecuentes fueron premolares y terceros molares. En la mayoría de los casos los pacientes se encontraban sin antecedentes mórbidos de relevancia. El éxito fue evaluado mediante diversos criterios clínicos y radiográficos. Por otro lado, la supervivencia fue evaluada durante los seguimientos respecto a la permanencia del diente en boca. Este tipo de tratamiento no es muy conocido y los estudios incluidos fueron escasos, por otro lado, estos son de bajo nivel de evidencia (reportes de casos y serie de casos). Los protocolos evaluados difieren en algunas características, sin embargo, todos logran altas tasas de supervivencia y éxito. Igualmente, se presentan algunos fracasos, dónde los dientes debieron ser extraídos por movilidad e inflamación.

Abstract Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare genetic disease characterized by an abnormality in the function or structure of the cilia, coursing with pulmonary, otological and nasosinusal manifestations. Hypoacusis affects 60% of patients with PCD and results mainly from otitis media with effusion (OME) and otological complications such as simple or cholesteatomatous chronic otitis media (COM). Clinical case: Female patient, 52 years old, with PCD, followed in the Otorhinolaryngology department for bilateral COM and chronic rhinosinusitis. Her surgical history includes nasosinusal endoscopic surgery and repeated myringotomies with placement of transtympanic ventilation tubes (TVTT), bilaterally. Despite the placement of TVTT, the simple tone audiogram revealed bilateral severe chronic mixed deafness, with mean bone thresholds of 36.25 dB on the right and 30 dB on the left. Ear tomography excluded erosion or discontinuity of ossicular chains, presence of cholesteatoma and pathology of the inner ear. The patient underwent surgery to place a bone conduction implant in her right ear. After 4 weeks, the processor was activated. The free field audiogram revealed a mean threshold of 26.25dB. Conclusion: In PCD patients, insertion of TVTT is still a controversial treatment for OME. Persistent postoperative otorrhea is a frequent side effect and may complicate the use and tolerance of hearing aids. Bone conduction implants should be considered in auditory rehabilitation, with excellent results.

Resumo A discinésia ciliar primária (DCP) é uma doença genética rara caracterizada por uma anormalidade da função ou da estrutura dos cílios, cursando com manifestações pulmonares, otológicas e nasossinusais. A hipoacusia afeta 60% dos pacientes com DCP e resulta sobretudo de otite média com efusão (OME) e de complicações otológicas, como otite média crónica (OMC) simples ou colesteatomatosa. Caso clínico: Doente do sexo feminino, 52 anos, portadora de DCP, seguida na consulta de Otorrinolaringologia por OMC bilateral e rinossinusite crónica. Tem como antecedentes cirúrgicos, cirurgia endoscópica nasossinusal e repetidas miringotomias com colocação de tubos de ventilação transtimpânicos (TVTT), bilateralmente. Apesar da colocação de TVTT, o audiograma tonal simples revelava uma surdez mista severa crónica bilateralmente, com limiares ósseos médios de 36,25 dB à direita e de 30 dB à esquerda. A tomografia computorizada dos ouvidos excluiu erosão ou descontinuidade das cadeias ossiculares, presença de colesteatoma e patologia do ouvido interno. A doente foi submetida a cirurgia para colocação de implante de condução óssea no ouvido direito. Após 4 semanas da cirurgia, foi feita a ativação do processador. O audiograma tonal simples, em campo livre, revelou um limiar aéreo médio de 26,25dB. Conclusão: Nos doentes com DCP, a inserção de TVTT é ainda um tratamento controverso da OME. A otorreia pós-operatória persistente é um efeito colateral frequente, podendo complicar o uso e tolerância dos aparelhos auditivos. Por este motivo deverão ser considerados os implantes de condução óssea na reabilitação auditiva, apresentando excelentes resultados.

ABSTRACT. Tomato is a demanding crop in terms of handling, mainly because irrigation has a strong influence on fruit production and quality. Salinity changes the absorption, transport, assimilation, and distribution of nutrients in the plant. In general, such effects are analyzed using statistical tests. However, fuzzy models allow simulations between points that are not verified in agricultural experimentation. Currently, systems with artificial intelligence have excelled in the field of applied sciences, particularly fuzzy systems applied to mathematical modeling. The objective of this research was to use fuzzy modeling to analyze the biometric variables during the development of hybrid tomatoes under two different conditions: the first concerning different water tensions in the soil and the second concerning different salinity doses in irrigation. To this end, two models were developed based on an experiment carried out at São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Agriculture, Botucatu, São Paulo State, Brazil. Both models sought to estimate the values of biometric variables of the tomato crop. Thus, two models were developed: Model 1 regarded water tensions and days after sowing (DAS), while Model 2 featured salinity and DAS. Fuzzy models provided results that verified the effects of irrigation and salinity layers. Two Fuzzy Rule-Based Systems (FRBS), an input processor with two variables, a set of linguistic rules defined from statistical procedures with percentiles, the Mamdani fuzzy inference method, and the center of gravity method to defuzzification were elaborated for this purpose. The range between −25 and −10 kPa (for Model 1) and between 0.08 and 3 dS m−1 (for Model 2) provided the development within the ideal parameters for the complete development of the plant cycle. The use of fuzzy logic has shown effectiveness in evaluating the development of tomato crops, thus showing potential for use in agricultural sciences. Moreover, the created fuzzy models showed the same characteristics of the experiment, allowing their use as an automatic technique to estimate ideal parameters for the complete development of the plant cycle. The development of applications (software) that provide the results generated by the artificial intelligence models of the present study is the aim of future research. ABSTRACT handling quality absorption transport assimilation general tests However experimentation Currently sciences conditions end UNESP, UNESP , (UNESP) Agriculture Botucatu Brazil Thus DAS, DAS (DAS) layers RuleBased Rule Based FRBS, FRBS (FRBS) percentiles purpose 25 −2 10 −1 008 0 08 0.0 m1 m m− cycle crops Moreover software (software (UNESP (DAS (FRBS − 00 0.

Abstract Time series analysis is a useful tool for many practical water resource management applications, such as planning and anticipating conflict around water use. These analyses are also necessary for the use, design and operation of hydrotechnical works and for the protection of aquatic ecosystems. Basically, his review focuses on classic models such as Box and Jenkins. However, restrictive assumptions about data and residuals make its use difficult. As an alternative, non-parametric approaches are interesting due to their application versatility. One of the techniques that has been widely used in the analysis of flow time series is Singular Spectral Analysis (SSA). However, its application is concentrated as a pre-processor or in hybrid approaches and, because of this, many studies focus only on the model to be improved, leaving gaps in the process understanding that underlie the SSA. Within this context, and because of this, the objective of this study is to present the SSA technique in detail, through an application to a time series of monthly average flows with complex behavior (Jucu River, located in Southeast Brazil), in order to overcome gaps associated to a rigorous understanding of the procedures that make up the SSA. The Sequential SSA technique was used to decompose signal and noise components. The reconstructed series preserved the dynamics of the observed series, suggesting a strong influence of the signal component (trend and seasonality) on its behavior. It’s expected that the technique can be used with greater fluidity by specialists and contribute to the management of water resources. applications ecosystems Basically Jenkins However difficult alternative nonparametric non parametric versatility . (SSA) preprocessor pre processor improved context detail Jucu River Brazil, Brazil , Brazil) components trend seasonality Its It s resources (SSA

Resumo A análise de séries temporais é uma ferramenta útil para muitas aplicações práticas de gestão de recursos hídricos, como no planejamento e antecipação de conflitos em torno do uso d'água. Estas análises são também necessárias para a concepção e operação de obras hidrotécnicas e para a proteção de ecossistemas aquáticos. Basicamente, sua análise se concentra em modelos clássicos, como Box e Jenkins. No entanto, suposições restritivas sobre dados e resíduos dificultam seu uso. Como alternativa, abordagens não paramétricas são interessantes devido a sua versatilidade de aplicação. Uma das técnicas que têm sido amplamente utilizada na análise de séries temporais de vazão é a Análise Espectral Singular (SSA). No entanto, sua aplicação é concentrada como pré-processador ou em abordagens híbridas e por conta disso, muitos estudos se concentram apenas no modelo a ser aprimorado, deixando lacunas de entendimento dos processos que fundamentam a SSA. Dentro desse contexto, e por conta disso, o objetivo deste estudo é apresentar detalhadamente a técnica SSA, através de uma aplicação à uma série temporal de vazões médias mensais com comportamento complexo (rio Jucu, localizado no Sudeste do Brasil), a fim de superar lacunas associadas ao entendimento rigoroso dos procedimentos que compõem a SSA. A SSA Sequencial foi utilizada para decompor os componentes sinal e ruído. A série reconstruída preservou a dinâmica da série observada, sugerindo forte influência do sinal (tendência e sazonalidade) em seu comportamento. Espera-se que a técnica possa ser usada com maior fluidez pelos especialistas e contribuir na gestão dos recursos hídricos. hídricos dágua. dágua d água. água d'água aquáticos Basicamente clássicos Jenkins entanto alternativa . (SSA) préprocessador pré processador disso aprimorado contexto rio Jucu Brasil, Brasil , Brasil) ruído observada tendência sazonalidade Esperase Espera (SSA

ABSTRACT Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the contribution of assistive listening technology with wireless connectivity in cochlear implant (CI) users in reverberating and noise situations. Methods Prospective cross-sectional study approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee (CAAE 8 3031418.4.0000.0068). Adolescents and adults CI users with pre- or post-lingual deafness were selected. For bilateral users, each ear was assessed separately. Speech recognition was assessed using recorded lists of disyllabic words presented at 65 dBA at 0° azimuth with and without the Wireless Mini Microphone 2 (Cochlear™) connected to the Nucleus®6 speech processor. Room reverberation was measured as 550 ms. To assess the contribution of the assistive listening device (ALD) in a reverberating environment, speech recognition was assessed in quiet. To assess the contribution of the ALD in reverberation and noise, speech recognition was presented at 0° azimuth along with the noise coming from 8 loudspeakers symmetrically arranged 2 meters away from the center with multi-talker babble noise using signal to noise ratio of +10dB. To avoid learning bias or fatigue, the order of the tests was randomized. Comparison of means was analyzed by t test for paired samples, adopting significance level of p <0.005. Results Seventeen patients with a mean age of 40 years were invited and agreed to participate, with 2 bilateral participants, totaling 19 ears assessed. There was a significant positive contribution from the Mini Mic2 in reverberation, and noise+reverberation (p <0.001). Conclusion ALD was able to improve speech recognition of CI users in both reverberation and noisy situations. (CI situations crosssectional cross sectional CAAE 3031418.4.0000.0068. 3031418400000068 3031418.4.0000.0068 . 3031418 4 0000 0068 3031418.4.0000.0068) pre postlingual post lingual selected separately 6 0 Cochlear™ Cochlear (Cochlear™ Nucleus6 Nucleus Nucleus® processor 55 ms (ALD environment quiet multitalker multi talker 10dB dB +10dB fatigue randomized samples 0005 005 <0.005 participate participants 1 Mic noisereverberation <0.001. 0001 <0.001 001 <0.001) 303141840000006 3031418.4.0000.006 303141 000 006 (Cochlear 5 00 <0.00 30314184000000 3031418.4.0000.00 30314 <0.0 3031418400000 3031418.4.0000.0 3031 <0. 303141840000 3031418.4.0000. 303 <0 30314184000 3031418.4.0000 30 < 3031418400 3031418.4.000 3 303141840 3031418.4.00 30314184 3031418.4.0 3031418.4. 3031418.4 3031418.

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a contribuição da tecnologia de escuta assistida em usuários de implante coclear (IC) em situações de reverberação e ruído. Métodos Estudo transversal prospectivo aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética Institucional (CAAE 8 3031418.4.0000.0068). Foram selecionados adolescentes e adultos usuários de IC com surdez pré ou pós-lingual. Para usuários bilaterais, cada orelha foi avaliada separadamente. O reconhecimento de fala foi avaliado por meio de listas gravadas de palavras dissílabas apresentadas a 65 dBA a 0° azimute com e sem o Mini Microfone2 (Cochlear™) conectado ao processador de fala Nucleus®6. A reverberação da sala foi medida como 550 ms. Para avaliar a contribuição do dispositivo de escuta assistida (DEA) em ambiente reverberante, o reconhecimento de fala foi avaliado no silêncio. Para avaliar a contribuição do DEA em reverberação e ruído, o reconhecimento de fala foi apresentado a 0° azimute com o ruído proveniente de 8 alto-falantes dispostos simetricamente a 2 metros de distância do centro com ruído de múltiplos falantes usando relação sinal-ruído de +10dB. Para evitar viés de aprendizado ou fadiga, a ordem dos testes foi randomizada. A comparação das médias foi analisada pelo teste t para amostras pareadas, adotando-se nível de significância de p<0,005. Resultados Dezessete pacientes com idade média de 40 anos foram convidados e concordaram em participar, sendo 2 participantes bilaterais, totalizando 19 orelhas. Houve contribuição positiva significante do Mini Mic2 na reverberação e ruído+reverberação (p<0,001). Conclusão DEA foi capaz de melhorar o reconhecimento de fala de usuários de IC tanto em situações de reverberação quanto ruidosas. (IC CAAE 3031418.4.0000.0068. 3031418400000068 3031418.4.0000.0068 . 3031418 4 0000 0068 3031418.4.0000.0068) póslingual. póslingual pós lingual. lingual pós-lingual bilaterais separadamente 6 0 Microfone Cochlear™ Cochlear (Cochlear™ Nucleus6 Nucleus Nucleus®6 55 ms (DEA reverberante silêncio altofalantes alto sinalruído sinal 10dB dB +10dB fadiga randomizada pareadas adotandose adotando se p0005 p 005 p<0,005 participar 1 orelhas Mic ruídoreverberação p<0,001. p0001 p<0,001 001 (p<0,001) ruidosas 303141840000006 3031418.4.0000.006 303141 000 006 (Cochlear Nucleus® 5 p000 00 p<0,00 (p<0,001 30314184000000 3031418.4.0000.00 30314 p00 p<0,0 (p<0,00 3031418400000 3031418.4.0000.0 3031 p0 p<0, (p<0,0 303141840000 3031418.4.0000. 303 p<0 (p<0, 30314184000 3031418.4.0000 30 p< (p<0 3031418400 3031418.4.000 3 (p< 303141840 3031418.4.00 (p 30314184 3031418.4.0 3031418.4. 3031418.4 3031418.

Ozone (O3) is a secondary pollutant, and modeling studies used to assess its behavior play a role in facilitating regulatory and decision-making processes in public policies. Thus, the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ), a chemical transport model, was specifically designed to simulate and forecast O3 concentrations. This critical review includes publications between 2016 and 2023 showing the most used configurations. The research was carried out in the Scopus and Web of Science databases, and the articles were filtered using determined criteria. With this, it was observed that the most used model arrangements are Weather Research and Forecasting as a meteorological model, carbon bond 2005 as the chemical mechanism, 36 × 36 km with 35 vertical layers as grid resolution, CMAQ standard profiles as a boundary condition, Multi-resolution Emission Inventory for China, due to the high number of publications by Chinese researchers, and Model of Emissions of Gases and Aerosols from Nature as inventory and processor of biogenic emissions, respectively. It is concluded that this arrangement of configurations is the most widespread in the literature but shows that nowadays the publications predominantly lie over China and with greater prominence of this country in studies of influence on ozone simulation. O (O3 pollutant decisionmaking decision making policies Thus CMAQ, , (CMAQ) concentrations 201 202 databases criteria 200 mechanism 3 resolution condition Multiresolution Multi researchers emissions respectively simulation (O (CMAQ 20 2

ABSTRACT An analytical version of the discrete ordinates method (ADO) is used to establish a concise and accurate solution for the Reverse Temperature Gradient problem in rarefied gas binary mixtures. The kinetic equations used are based in the McCormack kinetic model. It presents the complete development of an analytical solution in the spatial variable, in addition to numerical results for the critical values of latent heat for inversion from the direction of the temperature gradient and the heat flux of each gas in the mixtures Neon-Argon and Helium-Xenon. The algorithm is considered simple to elaborate and the code developed (in FORTRAN) requires around the one second to execute in a computer with Intel Core i3 - 2.30 GHz processor. ADO (ADO model variable NeonArgon Neon Argon HeliumXenon. HeliumXenon Helium Xenon. Xenon Helium-Xenon FORTRAN i 230 2 30 2.3 processor 23 3 2.

RESUMO Uma versão analítica do método de ordenadas discretas (ADO) é usada para determinar uma solução precisa e consistente para o problema do Reverso de Temperatura em misturas binárias de gases rarefeitos. As equações cinéticas usadas são baseadas no modelo cinético McCormack. Apresenta-se o desenvolvimento completo de uma solução analítica na variável espacial, além de resultados numéricos para os valores críticos do calor latente para a inversão de sentido do gradiente de temperatura e do fluxo de calor de cada gás nas misturas Neônio-Argônio e Hélio-Xenônio. O algoritmo é considerado simples de ser elaborado e o código desenvolvido (em FORTRAN) requer em torno de um segundo para ser executado em um computador com processador Intel Core i3 - 2.30 GHz. ADO (ADO rarefeitos McCormack Apresentase Apresenta se espacial NeônioArgônio Neônio Argônio HélioXenônio. HélioXenônio Hélio Xenônio. Xenônio Hélio-Xenônio FORTRAN i 230 2 30 2.3 GHz 23 3 2.

ABSTRACT The Brazilian Ministry of Health’s Consolidation Ordinance No. 4 of September 28, 2017, provides the requisites for the evaluation of services for human tissue banks (bancos de tecidos humanos [BTH]) in terms of the microbiological control of environments (ISO 5 classification processing room) and products (culture for aerobic, anaerobic, and fungal pathogens), with a view to guaranteeing harmlessness in tissue transplants. Objectives: To highlight the techniques for microbiological control of distributed tissues adopted by a BTH over 5 years, as well as the results obtained from the application and use of these techniques. Methods: Using standard operating procedures (SOPs), the methodology, and frequency of collections, tests and room cleaning were established in advance. Microbiological cultures were taken from the tissues during all the collections and processing. During tissue processing, fingerprint samples on the processor’s gloves and in the processing room were seeded on blood agar plates. The processing room was cleaned weekly with biguanide and quaternary ammonium. The processing bench was sanitized with sterile 70% alcohol and the microbiological environmental control was carried out every 6 months by a qualified outsourced company. Results: In the period analyzed, the techniques proved effective in 46 (96%) cases, with contamination identified in only two (4%) processed and collected samples. The effectiveness and results were documented. Conclusion: Effective biological quality control methods are legitimately required, but they can be improved, raising the need to develop safe protocols for the quality of services and the safety of transplanted tissues. Healths Health s No 28 2017 bancos [BTH] ISO culture aerobic anaerobic pathogens, pathogens , pathogens) transplants Objectives years Methods SOPs, SOPs (SOPs) methodology advance processors processor plates ammonium 70 company Results analyzed 96% 96 (96% cases 4% (4% documented Conclusion required improved 2 201 [BTH (SOPs 7 9 (96 (4 20 (9 (

RESUMO A Portaria de Consolidação nº 4, de 28 de setembro de 2017, do Ministério da Saúde, dispõe sobre a avaliação dos serviços destinados aos bancos de tecidos humanos (BTH) quanto ao controle microbiológico dos ambientes (sala de processamento classificação ISO 5) e dos produtos (cultura para patógenos aeróbicos, anaeróbicos e fungos), visando a garantia de inocuidade nos transplantes de tecidos. Objetivos: Evidenciar as técnicas para controle microbiológico dos tecidos distribuídos, adotadas por um BTH em 5 anos, assim como os resultados obtidos pela aplicação e uso dessas técnicas. Métodos: Por meio de procedimentos operacionais padrão (POP), foram estabelecidas previamente a metodologia e a frequência das coletas, dos exames e da limpeza das salas. Foram coletadas culturas microbiológicas dos tecidos em todas as captações e processamentos. Além disso, durante o processamento do tecido, amostras das digitais nas luvas do processador e na sala de processamento foram semeadas em placas ágar sangue. Semanalmente, a sala de processamento foi limpa com “biguanida + quaternário de amônia”, sendo a bancada de processamento higienizada com álcool 70% estéril e o controle ambiental microbiológico realizado semestralmente, por empresa terceirizada e qualificada. Resultados: No período analisado, as técnicas se mostraram eficazes em 46 (96%) casos, tendo sido identificada contaminação em apenas duas (4%) amostras processadas e coletadas. A eficácia e os resultados foram documentados. Conclusão: Métodos eficazes de controle de qualidade biológico são legitimamente obrigatórios, porém passíveis de aperfeiçoamento, suscitando a necessidade do desenvolvimento de protocolos seguros para qualidade dos serviços e inocuidade dos tecidos transplantados. 4 2 2017 Saúde (BTH cultura aeróbicos fungos, fungos , fungos) Objetivos distribuídos anos POP, POP (POP) coletas salas processamentos disso tecido sangue Semanalmente biguanida amônia, amônia amônia” 70 semestralmente qualificada Resultados analisado 96% 96 (96% casos 4% (4% documentados Conclusão obrigatórios aperfeiçoamento transplantados 201 (POP 7 9 (96 (4 20 (9 (

ABSTRACT Purpose to identify the questionnaires and scales used as subjective tools for the assessment process regarding the benefit and satisfaction of users of Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids to answer the following guiding question: Which questionnaires and scales are used in adults to evaluate the benefit and satisfaction of Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid users? Research strategy the search was carried out in the PubMed, SciELO, Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs and Embase databases and, in gray literature, Google Academic and Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations were used as information sources. The descriptors used were: bone-anchored prosthesis, hearing loss, mixed conductive-sensorineural, quality of life, patient satisfaction, surveys and questionnaires. Selection criteria studies that used questionnaires and scales to verify the benefit and satisfaction of users of Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid, published in Portuguese, English or Spanish, from 1999 to 2022, were included. Results 176 articles were identified. Of this total, 67 were included in the scoping review. The literature indicated that the most used tools in the process of assessing benefit and satisfaction in Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid users were the Glasgow Benefit Inventory questionnaires, the Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit , and the Speech, Spatial, and Quality of Hearing Scale. Conclusion There are several instruments to be used, such as the Glasgow Benefit Inventory and the Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit for benefits and the exclusive Audio Processor Satisfaction Questionnaire for the specific satisfaction of this population. As far as scales are concerned, The Speech, Spatial and Hearing Qualities Scale evaluates the benefit. BoneAnchored Bone Anchored question PubMed SciELO Scopus Science sources boneanchored bone anchored prosthesis loss conductivesensorineural, conductivesensorineural conductive sensorineural, sensorineural conductive-sensorineural life Portuguese Spanish 199 2022 17 identified total 6 review Speech population concerned 19 202 1 20 2

RESUMO Objetivo identificar os questionários e escalas utilizados na avaliação do benefício e da satisfação dos usuários de próteses auditivas ancoradas no osso, respondendo a questão norteadora: “Quais questionários e escalas são utilizados para avaliar o benefício e a satisfação dos usuários de prótese auditiva ancorada no osso?”. Estratégia de pesquisa busca realizada nas bases de dados Public Medicine Library, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS e Embase. Na literatura cinzenta, utilizou-se a fonte de informação Google Acadêmico e a Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e dissertações, por meio dos descritores: prótese ancorada no osso (bone-anchored prosthesis), perda auditiva condutiva-neurossensorial mista (hearing loss, mixed conductive-sensorineural), qualidade de vida (quality of life), satisfação do paciente (patient satisfaction), inquéritos e questionários (surveys and questionnaires). Critérios de seleção incluídos estudos que utilizaram questionários e escalas para verificar o benefício e a satisfação dos usuários de prótese auditiva ancorada no osso, publicados em português, inglês ou espanhol, de 1999 até 2024. Resultados foram identificados 176 artigos e, destes, 67 foram incluídos na revisão de escopo. A literatura apontou que as ferramentas mais utilizadas foram os questionários Glasgow Benefit Inventory, o Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit e a escala Speech, Spatial, and Quality of Hearing Scale. Conclusão vários são os instrumentos utilizados na avaliação do benefício e da satisfação dos usuários de próteses auditivas ancoradas no osso, como o Glasgow Benefit Inventory e o Abbreviate Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit para benefício e o Audio Processor Satisfaction Questionnaire, exclusivo para satisfação específica dessa população. Quanto à escala tem-se a Speech, Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Scale para avaliar benefício. norteadora Quais osso. . osso?” Library Scopus Science Embase cinzenta utilizouse utilizou se dissertações descritores boneanchored bone anchored prosthesis, prosthesis , prosthesis) condutivaneurossensorial condutiva neurossensorial hearing loss conductivesensorineural, conductivesensorineural conductive sensorineural conductive-sensorineural) quality life, life life) patient satisfaction, satisfaction satisfaction) surveys questionnaires. questionnaires questionnaires) português espanhol 199 2024 17 destes 6 escopo Speech Questionnaire população temse tem osso? conductive-sensorineural 19 202 1 20 2

ABSTRACT Introduction: Breastfeeding is a protective factor against childhood obesity; however, its association with the intake of critical nutrients in the development of obesity is unknown. Objective: To analyze the association between the duration of breastfeeding with the intake of total sugar, added sugar and total fat in the diet of children aged 5 to 8 years. Methods: A cross-temporal correlational study was carried out in 62 boys and girls from 5 to 8 years old and their tutors. Sugar and fat intake was obtained through two 24 h recalls, analyzed with Food Processor® software. The duration of breastfeeding was evaluated by asking the tutors and the association with fat and sugar intake was determined with the Spearman correlation coefficient. Results: The average age of the boys and girls was 6.4 ± 0.9 years and that of the tutors was 34.2 ± 7.2 years. 43.5% received exclusive breastfeeding and the average duration was 18.1 ± 12.7 months. High daily consumption of sugars was observed (90.7 ± 37.4 g), the average total fat consumption was 48.9 ± 22.4 g. No correlation was evident between the duration of lactation and the intake of sugars and total fat. Conclusions: The duration of breastfeeding was not associated with the intake of total sugar, added sugar, and dietary fat, critical nutrients for the development of childhood obesity.

RESUMEN Introducción: La lactancia materna es un factor protector contra la obesidad infantil, sin embargo, se desconoce su asociación con la ingesta de nutrientes críticos en el desarrollo de la obesidad. Objetivo: Analizar la asociación entre la duración de la lactancia con la ingesta de azúcar total, azúcar añadida y grasa total de la dieta de escolares de 5 a 8 años. Métodos: Estudio correlacional de temporalidad transversal. Participaron un total de 62 niños y niñas de 5 a 8 años y sus tutores. La ingesta de azúcares y grasa se obtuvo mediante dos recordatorios de 24 h, analizados con el software Food Processor®. La duración de la lactancia se evaluó mediante preguntas a los tutores y su asociación con la ingesta de grasa y azúcares se determinó con el coeficiente de correlación de Spearman. Resultados: La edad promedio de los niños y niñas fue de 6,4 ± 0,9 años y de los tutores 34,2 ± 7,2 años. El 43,5 % recibió lactancia exclusiva y la duración promedio fue de 18,1 ± 12,7 meses. Se observó un elevado consumo diario de azúcares (90,7 ± 37,4 g), el promedio de consumo de grasa total fue de 48,9 ± 22,4 g. No se evidenció correlación entre la duración de la lactancia y la ingesta de azúcares y grasa total. Conclusiones: La duración de la lactancia materna no se asoció con la ingesta de azúcar total, añadida y grasas de la dieta, nutrientes críticos para el desarrollo de la obesidad infantil.

ABSTRACT Background: Converting açaí waste fibers into kraft pulp and paper demands high amounts of preserved fibers. Manual removal preserves the fibers, but mechanical methods are faster. Therefore, this work aimed to compare three methods to extract açaí fibers from the seed’s surface concerning efficiency and fiber quality for cellulose pulping. Results: Açaí waste fibers have ≈ 34 % of cellulose and ≈ 61% of non-cellulose structural components (based on extractive free mass) and ≈ 6% of non-structural extractives and ashes (based on total mass). They occur united into bundles that dissociate into short (388 µm) fiber cells. Their pulp-paper quality indexes were aspect ratio (31.8-41.2), wall fraction (52.8 %), flexibility coefficient (47.2 %), boiler index (0.6), Runkel index (1.2), and Mulsteph index (0.8). The manual removal preserved the fibers but had the lowest efficiency (0.1 g/min). The food processor provided intermediate preservation of the fibers and efficiency (0.5 g/min). Despite the highest efficiency (3.9 g/min) of the hammer mill method, the friction with the hammers damaged the fibers and increased the levels of extractives from 4 to 8% and hemicelluloses from 34 to 40%. Conclusion: Açaí waste fiber bundles are dissociable into short fibers and have a favorable chemistry for kraft pulping and developing cellulose products. The fiber morphology is not ideal, but not limiting, demanding adjustments in the future kraft pulping parameters. The extraction of the fiber by the food processor is recommended, which is manageable to the local communities to support an integrated bioeconomy of the açaí waste. Background faster Therefore seeds seed s Results 3 61 noncellulose non based mass 6 nonstructural mass. . 388 (38 µm cells pulppaper 31.841.2, 318412 31.8 41.2 , 31 8 41 2 (31.8-41.2) 52.8 528 52 (52. %, %) 47.2 472 47 (47. 0.6, 06 0.6 0 (0.6) 1.2, 12 1.2 1 (1.2) 0.8. 08 0.8 (0.8) 0.1 01 (0. g/min. gmin g/min g min 0.5 05 5 3.9 39 9 (3. method 40 40% Conclusion products ideal limiting parameters recommended 38 (3 841 31.841.2 31841 318 31. 412 41. (31.8-41.2 52. (52 47. (47 0. (0.6 1. (1.2 (0.8 (0 3. ( 84 31.841. 3184 (31.8-41. (5 (4 (1. 31.841 (31.8-41 (1 31.84 (31.8-4 (31.8- (31.8 (31. (31

Abstract Introduction Facial nerve stimulation (FNS) is a complication in cochlear implant (CI) when the electrical current escapes from the cochlea to the nearby facial nerve. Different management to reduce its effects are available, although changes might result in a less-than-ideal fitting for the CI user, eventually reducing speech perception. Objective To verify the etiologies that cause FNS, to identify strategies in managing FNS, and to evaluate speech recognition in patients who present FNS. Methods Retrospective study approved by the Ethical Board of the Institution. From the files of a CI group, patients who were identified with FNS either during surgery or at any time postoperatively were selected. Data collection included: CI manufacturer, electrode array type, age at implantation, etiology of hearing loss, FNS identification date, number of electrodes that generated FNS, FNS management actions, and speech recognition in quiet and in noise. Results Data were collected from 7 children and 25 adults. Etiologies that cause FNS were cochlear malformation, head trauma, meningitis, and otosclerosis; the main actions included decrease in the stimulation levels followed by the deactivation of electrodes. Average speech recognition in quiet before FNS was 86% and 80% after in patients who were able to accomplish the test. However, there was great variability, ranging from 0% in quiet to 90% of speech recognition in noise. Conclusion Etiologies that cause FNS are related to cochlear morphology alterations. Facial nerve stimulation can be solved using speech processor programming parameters; however, it is not possible to predict outcomes, since results depend on other variables. (FNS (CI available lessthanideal less than ideal user perception Institution group selected manufacturer type implantation loss date noise 2 adults malformation trauma meningitis otosclerosis 86 80 test However variability 0 90 alterations parameters however outcomes variables 8 9

This article delves into the evolving frontier of ontology-driven natural language information processing. Through an in-depth examination, we put forth a novel linguistic processor architecture, uniquely integrating linguistic and ontological paradigms during semantic analysis. Distancing from conventional methodologies, our approach showcases a profound merger of knowledge extraction and representation techniques. A central highlight of our research is the development of an ontology-driven information system, architected with an innate emphasis on self-enhancement and adaptability. The system's salient capability lies in its adept handling of elementary knowledge, combined with its dynamic aptitude to foster innovative concepts and relationships. A particular focus is accorded to the system's application in scientific information processing, signifying its potential in revolutionising knowledge-based applications within scientific domains. Through our endeavours, we aim to pave the way for more intuitive, precise, and expansive ontology-driven tools in the realm of knowledge extraction and representation. Categories · Artificial intelligence ~ Knowledge representation and reasoning, Ontology engineering