Parthenolide (PTN) is a secondary metabolite of the plant Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Schulz Bip. and is considered the chemical marker of this species. This sesquiterpene lactone (germacrene skeleton) has been described as responsible for the biological activity of the leaf extract. In addition, several studies in the literature have demonstrated its antiparasitic and antineoplastic activity. However, there is a need for knowledge of other safety parameters, such as pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and toxicity evaluations. Therefore, in this investigation, the in vitro metabolism of parthenolide was performed with rat liver microsomes and biomimetic metabolism (such as cytochrome P-450 system) using organometallic catalysts. The biomimetic procedure was validated since the major compound of biomimetic oxidative reaction with meta-chloroperbenzoic acid catalyzed by metalloporphyrin 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)-porphyrin iron(III) chloride was also observed with rat liver microsomes. Previous chemoenzymatic synthesis studies of PTN afforded the same epoxide formation, this major oxidative compound was isolated and fully characterized as (1 R,10R)-epoxyparthenolide based on experimental and theoretical calculations of infrared (IR) and vibrational circular dichroism (VCD) data at the B3PW91/6-311G. Furthermore, for the first time, this metabolite was evaluated for trypanocidal and leishmanicidal activity. The mean inhibitory concentration (IC50) values were lower for PTN than its metabolite and showed significant cytotoxic effects for both parasites. This finding holds promise for addressing neglected diseases. (PTN L. L (L. Bip species germacrene skeleton extract addition However parameters pharmacokinetic evaluations Therefore investigation P450 P 450 P-45 system catalysts metachloroperbenzoic meta chloroperbenzoic 5,10,15,20tetrakispentafluorophenylporphyrin 5101520tetrakispentafluorophenylporphyrin tetrakispentafluorophenylporphyrin 5,10,15,20 tetrakis pentafluorophenyl porphyrin 5 10 15 20 ironIII iron III iron(III formation 1 ( R,10Repoxyparthenolide R10Repoxyparthenolide RRepoxyparthenolide R,10R epoxyparthenolide R 10R IR (IR VCD (VCD B3PW91/6311G. B3PW916311G BPWG B3PW91/6 311G. B3PW91 6 311G B PW G B3PW91/6-311G Furthermore time IC50 IC (IC50 parasites diseases (L P45 45 P-4 20tetrakispentafluorophenylporphyrin 5101520 5,10,15,2 2 10Repoxyparthenolide Repoxyparthenolide R10R RR 6311G B3PW91/6311G B3PW916 BPW B3PW91/ B3PW9 IC5 (IC5 P4 4 P- 510152 5,10,15, B3PW (IC 51015 5,10,15 5101 5,10,1 510 5,10, 51 5,10 5,1 5,

The antifouling booster biocides are frequently studied for toxic effects on the aquatic ecosystems. The present investigation proposes passive silicone rubber samplers as a collection method for biocides, once these methods can concentrate substances in aqueous matrices at very low levels. Through the passive sampler-water partition coefficient (Ksw) and the analyte chemical nature, we can optimize their extraction from the membrane to apply in the sample medium. We used the co-solvent method to determine the Ksw of three third-generation antifouling biocides, chlorothalonil, dichlofluanid, and dichlorooctylisothiazolinone (DCOIT), with log Ksw = 2.24, 4.01, and 2.38, respectively. Improving extraction also led to a recovery range higher than 70%, determinations were carried out by gas chromatography with an electron capture detector. Biocides concentration in seawater samples from Itaqui port (São Marcos Bay, northern Brazil) ranged from 0.058 to 0.72 µg L-1 for chlorothalonil, 0.001 to 0.008 µg L-1 for dichlofluanid, and 0.018 to 0.64 µg L-1 for DCOIT. ecosystems levels samplerwater sampler water (Ksw nature medium cosolvent co solvent thirdgeneration third generation chlorothalonil dichlofluanid DCOIT, DCOIT , (DCOIT) 224 2 24 2.24 401 4 01 4.01 238 38 2.38 respectively 70 70% detector São Bay Brazil 0058 0 058 0.05 072 72 0.7 L1 L 1 L- 0001 001 0.00 0008 008 0018 018 0.01 064 64 0.6 (DCOIT 22 2.2 40 4.0 23 3 2.3 7 005 05 0.0 07 0. 000 00 06 6 2. 4.

ABSTRACT The action of pest insects directly affects agricultural productivity, thus requiring a large number of insecticide applications for their control. The main products used come from the organophosphate, pyrethroid and spinosyn groups, but indiscriminate use of these products can cause negative effects, especially on soil organisms. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate changes in soil macrofauna caused by the application of insecticides in a fruit production area. The insecticides malathion, deltamethrin and spinetoram were applied at the maximum dose indicated by the manufacturer, using twice the volume of solution for terrestrial applications. The experimental design was randomized blocks, consisting of four treatments with five replicates each, distributed in five blocks. After application, soil macrofauna was evaluated according to the Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF) method. Individuals were quantified and identified by taxonomic groups for further determination of density, richness, Shannon-Weaver diversity index (H') and Pielou evenness index (J’). Malathion, deltamethrin and spinetoram did not affect the total density, as well as the density per taxonomic group, except for the Coleoptera group, which had lower density of individuals per m2 in soil treated with malathion and deltamethrin, differing from the soils treated with spinetoram and from the control treatment. Therefore, it is found that deltamethrin applications reduce the density of Coleoptera in the soil under the conditions tested. productivity organophosphate effects organisms Thus area manufacturer blocks each TSBF (TSBF method richness ShannonWeaver Shannon Weaver H (H' J. J . (J’) Malathion group m treatment Therefore tested (H (J’ (J

RESUMO A ação de insetos-praga afeta diretamente a produtividade agrícola, demandando assim grande quantidade de aplicações de inseticidas para o controle dos mesmos. Os principais produtos utilizados são advindos dos grupos organofosforados, piretróides e espinosinas, no entanto, o uso indiscriminado desses produtos pode gerar efeitos negativos, principalmente aos organismos do solo. Com isso, objetivou-se neste estudo avaliar as alterações sofridas pela macrofauna do solo provocada pela aplicação de inseticidas em área de produção frutífera. Os inseticidas malationa, deltametrina e espinetoram, foram aplicados na dosagem máxima indicada pelo fabricante, utilizando-se o dobro do volume de calda para aplicações terrestres. O delineamento experimental ocorreu em blocos ao acaso, constituído por quatro tratamentos com cinco repetições cada, distribuídas em cinco blocos. Após a aplicação, a macrofauna do solo foi avaliada de acordo com o método Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF). Foi realizada a quantificação e identificação dos indivíduos por grupos taxonômicos, para posterior determinação da densidade, riqueza, índices de diversidade de Shannon-Weaver (H') e equabilidade de Pielou (J’). Constatou-se que malationa, deltametrina e espinetoram não afetaram a densidade total, assim como a densidade por grupo grupos taxonômicos, exceto o grupo Coleoptera que apresentou menor densidade de indivíduos por m2 em solo tratado com malationa e deltametrina, diferindo dos solos tratados com o inseticida espinetoram e ao tratamento controle. Portanto, constata-se que aplicações de deltametrina reduzem a densidade de Coleoptera do solo, sob as condições testadas. insetospraga insetos praga agrícola mesmos organofosforados espinosinas entanto negativos isso objetivouse objetivou se frutífera fabricante utilizandose utilizando terrestres acaso cada TSBF. TSBF . (TSBF) taxonômicos riqueza ShannonWeaver Shannon Weaver H (H' J. J (J’) Constatouse Constatou total m Portanto constatase constata testadas (TSBF (H (J’ (J

ABSTRACT A great challenge to overcome is how to maintain and increase the productivity of vegetables, such as jambu (Acmella oleracea), by using natural processes and living organisms that stimulate plant production and release fewer toxic residues into the environment. The objective of this study was to evaluate the growth of A. oleracea, based on biometric, and physiological responses, following the application of the entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae and the growth promoter Trichoderma asperellum, under protected and unprotected planting systems, in the rainy and dry seasons of the Amazon. Two trials were conducted simultaneously, in randomized blocks, in a commercial area of peri-urban agriculture in the municipality of Ananindeua, Pará state, Brazil, in protected and unprotected hanging beds. Metarhizium anisopliae, B. bassiana, and T. asperellum isolates promoted growth in jambu in protected and unprotected plantation systems, in both crop cycles. Of note, M. anisopliae matched the results obtained with the growth promoter T. asperellum and stood out for favoring greater performance in all of the evaluated growth variables, especially in the protected cultivation system and in rainy season. In addition, A. oleracea grew better in all treatments in a protected planting system and in both evaluated periods. Therefore, A. oleracea treated with M. anisopliae, B. bassiana, or T. asperellum presented better growth, produced more biomass, and exhibited superior gas exchange. vegetables Acmella , oleracea) environment biometric responses systems Amazon simultaneously blocks periurban peri urban Ananindeua state Brazil beds B T cycles note M variables season addition periods Therefore biomass exchange

RESUMO Um dos grandes desafios a serem superados é manter e aumentar a produtividade de hortaliças, como o jambu (Acmella oleracea), utilizando processos naturais e organismos vivos que estimulem a produção vegetal, com menos resíduos tóxicos no meio ambiente. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o crescimento de plantas de A.oleracea, por meio de respostas biométricas e fisiológicas, após a aplicação dos fungos entomopatogênicos Beauveria bassiana e Metarhizium anisopliae e do promotor de crescimento Trichoderma asperellum, sob sistemas de plantio protegido e não protegido, nas estações chuvosa e seca da Amazônia. Dois ensaios foram conduzidos simultaneamente, em blocos casualizados, em uma área comercial de agricultura periurbana no município de Ananindeua, Pará, Brasil, em canteiros suspensos protegidos e não protegidos. Os isolados fúngicos de M. anisopliae, B. bassiana e T. asperellum promoveram o crescimento em plantações de jambu, em sistemas de plantio protegido e desprotegido, em ambos os ciclos de cultivo. No entanto, M. anisopliae se igualou aos resultados obtidos com o promotor de crescimento T. asperellum e se destacou por favorecer maior desempenho em todas as variáveis de crescimento avaliadas, principalmente no sistema de cultivo protegido e no período chuvoso amazônico. Além disso, as plantas de A. oleracea apresentaram melhor crescimento em todos os tratamentos, em sistema de plantio protegido, nos dois períodos avaliados. Portanto, plantas de A. oleracea tratadas com fungos como M. ansiopliae, B. bassiana e T. asperellum apresentaram maior crescimento, biomassa e trocas gasosas. hortaliças Acmella oleracea, , oleracea) vegetal ambiente Aoleracea A A.oleracea fisiológicas Amazônia simultaneamente casualizados Ananindeua Pará Brasil M B T desprotegido entanto avaliadas amazônico disso tratamentos avaliados Portanto ansiopliae gasosas

ABSTRACT The Serra da Bodoquena National Park is an important protected area that promotes the conservation of a threatened ecosystem, the Dry Forest. It comprises two major fragments of predominantly Seasonally Dry Forest vegetation. The two fragments are under different protection schemes because they are considered different biomes. The southern fragment is considered part of the Atlantic Forest biome, and is thus protected by the Atlantic Forest Law, while the northern one is considered part of the Cerrado biome and is protected by the Native Vegetation Protection Law of Brazil (2012). This difference affects management and threatens the conservation of the National Park. The Native Vegetation Protection Law is more permissive, thus increasing the conflicts between the park and surroundings in the northern fragment. We used floristic composition to provide a more accurate definition for the two fragments with regard to their phytogeographical domain. Our results identified high floristic similarity between the fragments, indicating the same vegetation type for both. Among the 202 plant species identified in this study, 76% belong to the Atlantic Forest biome. This relatively high proportion indicates that the predominant vegetation and species composition of the National Park is typical of the Atlantic Forest. The occurrence of fragments of the Atlantic Forest, with a representative number of species of its flora outside the area of application of the law of the Atlantic Forest, defined by Decree No. 6.660 / 2008, indicates the need to elaborate or adapt the law to protect these fragments. ecosystem biomes 2012. 2012 . (2012) permissive domain both 20 study 76 No 6660 6 660 6.66 2008 201 (2012 2 7 666 66 6.6 200 (201 6. (20 (2 (

Resumo Anthonomus grandis grandis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) é uma praga com grande potencial de destruição nas lavouras de algodão, causando danos às estruturas reprodutivas do algodoeiro. A tesourinha Marava arachidis (Dermaptera: Labiidae), é uma importante referência como predador em diversas culturas agrícolas, além de ser de fácil criação em laboratório. Com o objetivo de analisar o potencial biocontrole de larvas de A. grandis grandis por M. arachidis, foi realizado um estudo de capacidade predatória utilizando um modelo de resposta funcional. Larvas de A. grandis grandis foram expostas ao predador nas densidades: 1, 2, 4, 6 e 8 larvas (= presa/predador/placa de Petri), com 30 repetições em cada densidade. O contato entre o predador e a presa ocorreu durante 24 horas; após esse período, o nível de predação de M. arachidis foi avaliado com base na proporção de larvas predadas. O coeficiente de regressão logística linear foi utilizado com um modelo linear generalizado beta-binomial para determinar a resposta funcional. O sinal negativo do coeficiente linear e os testes de ajuste revelaram uma resposta funcional quadrática ou tipo II, com o número de presas variando de 1,00 larva (densidade de 1 larva/predador) a 6,50 larvas (densidade de 8 larvas/predador). Portanto, os resultados do presente estudo demonstram uma alta capacidade predatória de M. arachidis sobre larvas de A. grandis grandis. Coleoptera (Coleoptera Curculionidae algodão algodoeiro Dermaptera (Dermaptera Labiidae, Labiidae , Labiidae) agrícolas laboratório M densidades 2 4 = ( presapredadorplaca placa Petri, Petri Petri) 3 densidade horas período predadas betabinomial beta binomial II 100 00 1,0 larva/predador larvapredador 650 50 6,5 larvas/predador. larvaspredador larvas/predador . larvas/predador) Portanto 10 0 65 5 6,

Abstract Anthonomus grandis grandis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a pest with a large potential for destruction in cotton crops, causing damage to the cotton reproductive structures. The earwig Marava arachidis (Dermaptera: Labiidae), is an important reference as a predator in several crops and being easy to rear in the laboratory. To analyze the potential biocontrol of M. arachidis of A. grandis grandis larvae, a study of predatory capacity was conducted using a functional response model. A. grandis grandis larvae were exposed to the predator at densities 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 larvae (= prey/predator / Petri dish), with 30 replications at each density. Contact between the predator and the prey occurred for 24 hours; after this period, the level of predation of M. arachidis was assessed based on the proportion of preyed larvae. The linear logistic regression coefficient was used with a beta-binomial generalized linear model to determine the functional response. The negative signal of the linear coefficient and the goodness-of-fit tests revealed a quadratic or type II functional response, with the number of prey varying from 1.00 larva (density of 1 larva/predator) to 6.50 larvae (density of 8 larvae/predator). Therefore, the results of the present study demonstrate a high predatory capacity of M. arachidis on A. grandis grandis larvae. Coleoptera (Coleoptera Curculionidae structures Dermaptera (Dermaptera Labiidae, Labiidae , Labiidae) laboratory M A 2 4 6 = ( preypredator dish, dish dish) 3 density hours period betabinomial beta binomial goodnessoffit goodness fit 100 00 1.0 larva/predator larvapredator 650 50 6.5 larvae/predator. larvaepredator larvae/predator . larvae/predator) Therefore 10 0 1. 65 5 6.

Resumen Objetivo: Establecer el valor pronóstico del TRNSC basado en la necesidad de marcapasos en pacientes diagnosticados con aleteo atrial, pos-ablación. Métodos: Este cohorte prospectivo, realizado en el Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez" en la Ciudad de México, evaluó pacientes sometidos a ablación para corregir el aleteo atrial; se midió el TRNSC post bloqueo autonómico. Resultados: La muestra de 40 pacientes se subdividió en 2 grupos según su requerimiento de marcapasos posterior a la ablación (P y NP). Se diagnosticó disfunción del nodo sinusal en 13 participantes (32.5%), de los cuales 10 (71.43%) requirieron marcapasos en comparación a 4 (28.57%) con función normal. En el grupo P la pausa del nodo sinusal post-ablación tuvo una media de 1.86 ± 0.96 s versus el grupo NP con 1.196 ± 0.52 s. En relación con el TRNSC, el grupo NP tuvo una media de 383.54 ± 67.96 ms vs. 1972.57 ± 3423.56 ms en el grupo P. 10 pacientes (25%) obtuvieron un TRNSC > 500 ms, de los cuales 100% requirieron marcapasos; de los 14 pacientes que requirieron marcapasos 10 (71.43%) tenían un TRNSC elevado (p ≤ 0.01). Conclusiones: El TRNSC tiene el potencial de ser una herramienta de pronóstico cuantitativo para la necesidad de futuros implantes de marcapasos en pacientes con disfunción del nodo sinusal, resultado de aleteo atrial pos-ablación. Esto podría ayudar a diagnosticar más temprano una disfunción del nodo sinusal, resultando en la reducción de la pérdida a largo plazo de la función cardíaca como efecto de la remodelación.

Abstract Objective: The objective of the study was to establish the prognostic value of CSNRT regarding the necessity for pacemaker implantation in patients with atrial flutter (AFL) post-ablation. Methods: This prospective cohort study, conducted at the National Institute of Cardiology "Ignacio Chavez" in Mexico City, assessed patients who had undergone ablation procedures to correct AFL, posterior to which an autonomic blockade was performed, and CSNRT was measured. Results: The sample for this investigation was 40 patients. These were subdivided into two study groups depending on their requirement of pacemaker implant post-ablation (Pacemaker P, No Pacemaker NP). Sinus node (SN) dysfunction was diagnosed in 13 (32.5%) of the 40 participants, 10 (71.43%) of which required a pacemaker implant, while only 4 participants (28.57%) with normal SN function required pacemakers. Ten out of the 14 patients (71.43%) who required a pacemaker had an elevated CSNRT > 500 ms (p ≤ 0.01). Post-ablation CSNRT mean was 383.54 ms ± 67.96 ms in the NP group versus 1972.57 ms ± 3423.56 ms in the P group. Furthermore, SN pause in the P group had a mean of 1.86 s ± 0.96 s versus the NP group with 1.196 s ± 0.52 s. Conclusion: CSNRT has the potential to be a quantitative prognostic tool for the assessment of future pacemaker implants in patients with AFL post-ablation. This could aid in the timely diagnosis of sinus node dysfunction, which could, in the long run, result in the reduction of cardiac functional capacity loss due to cardiac remodeling.

ABSTRACT Growing forage cactus pear in semi-arid regions is an alternative when facing current climate changes, and improving its cropping systems is critical to increasing its yields. The objective was to evaluate morphometric characteristics and yield of ‘Gigante’ cactus pear under complementary irrigation with saline water and different planting densities. The research was carried out in the semiarid region of Bahia during the period from September 2017 to October 2019. A randomized block design was used with treatments arranged in split-split plots. Two irrigation intervals (7 and 14 days) were assigned to plots, four planting densities (20,000; 40,000; 60,000 and 80,000 plants per hectare) to subplots, and four irrigation levels (0, 11, 22 and 33% of ETo) to sub-subplots. High-salinity water (2.91 dS m-1), classified as C4S1, did not limit the growth and yield of ‘Gigante’ forage cactus pear for two crop cycles. Fresh matter and dry matter yields, fresh matter-based water use efficiency and dry matter-based water use efficiency were highest at planting densities of 61,465 and 67,786 plants ha-1, and 61,848 and 69,707 plants ha-1, respectively. The use of 33% ETo irrigation level increased morphometric characteristics, fresh matter yield in the first and second cycles, and dry matter yield in the first cycle. Applying increasing irrigation levels promotes reductions in fresh matterand dry matter-based water use efficiency. semi arid changes yields ‘Gigante Gigante 201 2019 splitsplit split plots 7 ( 1 days 20,000 20000 20 000 (20,000 40,000 40000 40 60000 60 60,00 80000 80 80,00 hectare subplots 0, 0 (0 11 2 33 subsubplots. subsubplots sub subplots. sub-subplots Highsalinity High salinity 2.91 291 91 (2.9 m1, m1 m , m-1) C4S1 CS C S cycles matterbased based 61465 61 465 61,46 67786 67 786 67,78 ha1, ha1 ha 1, ha-1 61848 848 61,84 69707 69 707 69,70 respectively cycle 20,00 2000 00 (20,00 40,00 4000 4 6000 6 60,0 8000 8 80,0 3 2.9 29 9 (2. m-1 C4S 6146 46 61,4 6778 78 67,7 ha- 6184 84 61,8 6970 70 69,7 20,0 200 (20,0 40,0 400 600 60, 800 80, 2. (2 m- 614 61, 677 67, 618 697 69, 20, (20, 40, (20

RESUMO O cultivo de palma forrageira no semiárido é uma opção consciente frente às mudanças climáticas atuais, e a melhoria do seu sistema produtivo é fundamental para aumentar seu rendimento. Objetivou-se avaliar as características morfométricas e de rendimento de palma forrageira ‘Gigante’ sob irrigação complementar com água salina e diferentes densidades de plantio. A pesquisa foi realizada no semiárido baiano durante o período de setembro de 2017 a outubro de 2019. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados com parcelas subsubdivididas, sendo alocados nas parcelas dois turnos de rega (7 e 14 dias), nas subparcelas quatro densidades de plantio (20.000; 40.000; 60.000 e 80.000 plantas ha-1) e nas subsubparcelas quatro lâminas de irrigação (0, 11, 22 e 33% da ETo). A alta salinidade da água de irrigação (2,91 dS m-1), classificada como C4S1, não limitou o crescimento e a produtividade de palma forrageira ‘Gigante’, até o segundo ciclo de produção. As máximas produtividades de matéria verde e seca e de eficiência de uso da água com base nestas produtividades são obtidas com densidades de plantio de 61.465 e 67.786 plantas ha-1, e 61.848 e 69.707 plantas ha-1, respectivamente. A aplicação da lâmina com 33% da ETo promoveu incremento nas características morfométricas, aumento da produtividade de matéria verde no primeiro e segundo ciclo e da produtividade de matéria seca no primeiro ciclo. A aplicação de lâminas crescentes de irrigação promove redução da eficiência de uso da água com base nas produtividades de matéria verde e de matéria seca. atuais Objetivouse Objetivou se ‘Gigante Gigante 201 2019 subsubdivididas 7 ( 1 dias, dias , dias) 20.000 20000 20 000 (20.000 40.000 40000 40 60000 60 60.00 80000 80 80.00 ha1 ha ha-1 0, 0 (0 11 2 33 ETo. . ETo) 2,91 291 91 (2,9 m1, m1 m m-1) C4S1 CS C S ‘Gigante, produção 61465 61 465 61.46 67786 67 786 67.78 ha1, 1, 61848 848 61.84 69707 69 707 69.70 respectivamente 20.00 2000 00 (20.00 40.00 4000 4 6000 6 60.0 8000 8 80.0 ha- 3 2,9 29 9 (2, m-1 C4S 6146 46 61.4 6778 78 67.7 6184 84 61.8 6970 70 69.7 20.0 200 (20.0 40.0 400 600 60. 800 80. 2, (2 m- 614 61. 677 67. 618 697 69. 20. (20. 40. (20

ABSTRACT Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient for growth and yield of sweet potatoes; in sandy soils, sweet potato yield and quality may be limited by application of low P doses, mainly in degraded areas. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of P doses on yield and quality of sweet potato root tubers grown in tropical sandy soils with different initial P availabilities: 23.2 mg dm-3 (high P - crop rotation) and 3.7 mg dm-3 (low P - post degraded pasture). Two experiments were carried out in a randomized block design, with four replicates. The treatments consisted of P doses (0, 22, 44, 88, and 176 kg ha-1) applied to the planting bed. Tuber yield, number and mean weight of tubers, P concentration in leaves and tubers, exported P, as well as the percentage of starch, reducing sugars, total sugars, and sucrose in the tubers were evaluated. P concentration in the soil was evaluated at the end of the experiment. In the area with high P availability (> 20 mg dm-3 - resin), increasing P doses did not increase root tuber yield and decreased root starch concentrations. In the area with low P availability (< 3.7 mg dm-3 - resin), root tuber yield and starch concentration peaked when applying 68 and 33 kg ha-1 of P, respectively. In areas after degraded pasture, with low initial soil P concentration, P fertilization for sweet potato crops should be carried out with a P dose of 68 kg ha-1. In areas with crop rotation and adequate soil P concentration, P fertilization should be carried out to replace the amount of P exported by the harvested root tubers to avoid decreases in soil fertility. (P potatoes availabilities 232 23 2 23. dm3 dm 3 dm- 37 7 3. pasture. pasture . pasture) design replicates 0, 0 (0 22 44 88 17 ha1 ha 1 bed sugars experiment > ( resin, resin , resin) concentrations < 6 ha- respectively ha1. 1. fertility 4 8

RESUMO O fósforo (P) é um nutriente essencial para o crescimento e produtividade da batata-doce, e em solos arenosos, a produtividade e a qualidade da batata-doce podem ser limitadas pela baixa dose de P aplicada, principalmente em áreas degradadas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de doses de fósforo na produtividade e qualidade das raízes tuberosas de batata-doce cultivadas em solos arenosos tropicais com diferentes disponibilidades iniciais de P; 23,2 mg dm-3 (P alto - rotação de culturas) e 3,7 mg dm-3 (P baixo - pós pastagem degradada). Dois experimentos foram conduzidos em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram de doses de P (0, 22, 44, 88 e 176 kg ha-1) aplicadas no sulco de plantio. Foram avaliadas a produtividade, número e peso médio de tubérculos, teor de P nas folhas e nos tubérculos, exportação de P, além da porcentagem de amido, açúcar redutor, açúcar total e sacarose nos tubérculos. No final do estudo foi avaliado o teor de P no solo. Em área com alta disponibilidade de P (> 20 mg dm-3 - resina), o aumento das doses de P não aumenta a produtividade de tubérculos e diminui as concentrações de amido nas raízes. Em área com baixa disponibilidade de P (< 3,7 mg dm-3 - resina), a produtividade de tubérculos e a concentração de amido atingiram o máximo ao aplicar 68 e 33 kg ha-1 de P, respectivamente. Cultivo de batata-doce em área após pastagem degradada com baixo teor inicial de P no solo, a adubação fosfatada deve ser realizada na dose de 68 kg ha-1 de P. Em área com rotação de culturas e teor adequado de P no solo, a adubação fosfatada deve ser realizada para repor a quantidade de P exportada pelas raízes tuberosas colhidas para evitar a perda da fertilidade do solo. batatadoce, batatadoce batata doce, doce aplicada degradadas 232 23 2 23, dm3 dm 3 dm- 37 7 3, degradada. . degradada) casualizados repetições 0, 0 (0 22 44 8 17 ha1 ha 1 plantio redutor solo > ( resina, resina , resina) < 6 ha- respectivamente 4

Abstract Background Most of the evidence about the impact of the post-acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PACS) reports individual symptoms without correlations with related imaging. Objectives To evaluate cardiopulmonary symptoms, their predictors and related images in COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital. Methods Consecutive patients who survived COVID-19 were contacted 90 days after discharge. The Clinic Outcome Team structured a questionnaire evaluating symptoms and clinical status (blinded for hospitalization data). A multivariate analysis was performed to address the course of COVID-19, comorbidities, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress during hospitalization, and cardiac rehabilitation after discharge. The significance level was set at 5%. Results A total of 480 discharged patients with COVID-19 (age: 59±14 years, 67.5% males) were included; 22.3% required mechanical ventilation. The prevalence of patients with PACS-related cardiopulmonary symptoms (dyspnea, tiredness/fatigue, cough, and chest discomfort) was 16.3%. Several parameters of chest computed tomography and echocardiogram were similar in patients with and without cardiopulmonary symptoms. The multivariate analysis showed that PACS-related cardiopulmonary-symptoms were independently related to female sex (OR 3.023; 95% CI 1.319-6.929), in-hospital deep venous thrombosis (OR 13.689; 95% CI 1.069-175.304), elevated troponin I (OR 1.355; 95% CI 1.048-1.751) and C-reactive protein during hospitalization (OR 1.060; 95% CI 1.023-1.097) and depression (OR 6.110; 95% CI 2.254-16.558). Conclusion PACS-related cardiopulmonary symptoms 90 days post-discharge are common and multifactorial. Beyond thrombotic and markers of inflammation/myocardial injury during hospitalization, female sex and depression were independently associated with cardiopulmonary-related PACS. These results highlighted the need for a multifaceted approach targeting susceptible patients. postacute post acute COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 PACS (PACS imaging hospital 9 discharge blinded data. data . data) COVID19, 19, comorbidities anxiety posttraumatic traumatic 5 5% 48 age (age 5914 59 14 59±1 years 675 67 67.5 males included 223 22 3 22.3 ventilation PACSrelated dyspnea, dyspnea (dyspnea tirednessfatigue tiredness fatigue tiredness/fatigue cough discomfort 163 16 16.3% cardiopulmonarysymptoms OR 3.023 3023 023 95 1.3196.929, 13196929 1.319 6.929 , 1 319 6 929 1.319-6.929) inhospital 13.689 13689 13 689 1.069175.304, 1069175304 1.069 175.304 069 175 304 1.069-175.304) 1.355 1355 355 1.0481.751 10481751 1.048 1.751 048 751 1.048-1.751 Creactive C reactive 1.060 1060 060 1.0231.097 10231097 1.023 1.097 097 1.023-1.097 6.110 6110 110 2.25416.558. 225416558 2.254 16.558 2 254 558 2.254-16.558) postdischarge multifactorial inflammationmyocardial inflammation myocardial cardiopulmonaryrelated COVID1 COVID- 4 591 59± 67. 22. 16.3 3.02 302 02 3196 1.3196.929 1319692 1319 1.31 6929 6.92 31 92 1.319-6.929 13.68 1368 68 069175 1.069175.304 106917530 1069 1.06 175304 175.30 06 17 30 1.069-175.304 1.35 135 35 0481 1.0481.75 1048175 1048 1.04 1751 1.75 04 75 1.048-1.75 106 0231 1.0231.09 1023109 1023 1.02 1097 1.09 09 1.023-1.09 6.11 611 11 25416 2.25416.558 22541655 2254 2.25 16558 16.55 25 55 2.254-16.558 16. 3.0 0 1.3196.92 131969 131 1.3 692 6.9 1.319-6.92 13.6 136 06917 1.069175.30 10691753 1.0 17530 175.3 1.069-175.30 1.0481.7 104817 104 1.7 7 1.048-1.7 10 1.0231.0 102310 102 109 1.023-1.0 6.1 61 2541 2.25416.55 2254165 225 2.2 1655 16.5 2.254-16.55 3. 1.3196.9 13196 1. 69 6. 1.319-6.9 13. 0691 1.069175.3 1069175 1753 175. 1.069-175.3 1.0481. 10481 1.048-1. 1.0231. 10231 1.023-1. 2.25416.5 225416 2. 165 2.254-16.5 1.3196. 1.319-6. 1.069175. 106917 1.069-175. 1.0481 1.048-1 1.0231 1.023-1 2.25416. 22541 2.254-16. 1.3196 1.319-6 1.069175 10691 1.069-175 1.048- 1.023- 2.25416 2.254-16 1.319- 1.06917 1.069-17 2.2541 2.254-1 1.0691 1.069-1 2.254- 1.069-

Resumo Fundamento A maioria da evidência sobre o impacto da síndrome COVID pós-aguda (PACS, do inglês, post-acute COVID-19 syndrome) descreve sintomas individuais sem correlacioná-los com exames de imagens. Objetivos Avaliar sintomas cardiopulmonares, seus preditores e imagens relacionadas em pacientes com COVID-19 após alta hospitalar. Métodos Pacientes consecutivos, que sobreviveram à COVID-19, foram contatados 90 dias após a alta hospitalar. A equipe de desfechos clínicos (cega quanto aos dados durante a internação) elaborou um questionário estruturado avaliando sintomas e estado clínico. Uma análise multivariada foi realizada abordando a evolução da COVID-19, comorbidades, ansiedade, depressão, e estresse pós-traumático durante a internação, e reabilitação cardíaca após a alta. O nível de significância usado nas análises foi de 5%. Resultados Foram incluídos 480 pacientes (idade 59±14 anos, 67,5% do sexo masculino) que receberam alta hospitalar por COVID-19; 22,3% necessitaram de ventilação mecânica. A prevalência de pacientes com sintomas cardiopulmonares relacionados à PACS (dispneia, cansaço/fadiga, tosse e desconforto no peito) foi de 16,3%. Vários parâmetros de tomografia computadorizada do tórax e de ecocardiograma foram similares entre os pacientes com e sem sintomas cardiopulmonares. A análise multivariada mostrou que sintomas cardiopulmonares foram relacionados de maneira independente com sexo feminino (OR 3,023; IC95% 1,319-6,929), trombose venosa profunda durante a internação (OR 13,689; IC95% 1,069-175,304), nível elevado de troponina (OR 1,355; IC95% 1,048-1,751) e de proteína C reativa durante a internação (OR 1,060; IC95% 1,023-1,097) e depressão (OR 6,110; IC95% 2,254-16,558). Conclusão Os sintomas cardiopulmonares relacionados à PACS 90 dias após a alta hospitalar são comuns e multifatoriais. Além dos marcadores trombóticos, inflamatórios e de lesão miocárdica durante a internação, sexo feminino e depressão foram associados independentemente com sintomas cardiopulmonares relacionados à PACS. Esses resultados destacaram a necessidade de uma abordagem multifacetada direcionada a pacientes susceptíveis. pósaguda pós aguda PACS, (PACS inglês postacute post acute COVID19 19 COVID-1 syndrome correlacionálos correlacioná los consecutivos COVID19, 19, 9 cega clínico comorbidades ansiedade póstraumático traumático 5 5% 48 idade 5914 59 14 59±1 anos 675 67 67,5 masculino 223 22 3 22,3 mecânica dispneia, dispneia (dispneia cansaçofadiga cansaço fadiga cansaço/fadiga peito 163 16 16,3% OR 3,023 3023 023 IC95 IC 1,3196,929, 13196929 1,319 6,929 , 1 319 6 929 1,319-6,929) 13,689 13689 13 689 1,069175,304, 1069175304 1,069 175,304 069 175 304 1,069-175,304) 1,355 1355 355 1,0481,751 10481751 1,048 1,751 048 751 1,048-1,751 1,060 1060 060 1,0231,097 10231097 1,023 1,097 097 1,023-1,097 6,110 6110 110 2,25416,558. 225416558 2,254 16,558 . 2 254 558 2,254-16,558) multifatoriais trombóticos susceptíveis COVID1 COVID- 4 591 59± 67, 22, 16,3 3,02 302 02 IC9 3196 1,3196,929 1319692 1319 1,31 6929 6,92 31 92 1,319-6,929 13,68 1368 68 069175 1,069175,304 106917530 1069 1,06 175304 175,30 06 17 30 1,069-175,304 1,35 135 35 0481 1,0481,75 1048175 1048 1,04 1751 1,75 04 75 1,048-1,75 106 0231 1,0231,09 1023109 1023 1,02 1097 1,09 09 1,023-1,09 6,11 611 11 25416 2,25416,558 22541655 2254 2,25 16558 16,55 25 55 2,254-16,558 16, 3,0 0 1,3196,92 131969 131 1,3 692 6,9 1,319-6,92 13,6 136 06917 1,069175,30 10691753 1,0 17530 175,3 1,069-175,30 1,0481,7 104817 104 1,7 7 1,048-1,7 10 1,0231,0 102310 102 109 1,023-1,0 6,1 61 2541 2,25416,55 2254165 225 2,2 1655 16,5 2,254-16,55 3, 1,3196,9 13196 1, 69 6, 1,319-6,9 13, 0691 1,069175,3 1069175 1753 175, 1,069-175,3 1,0481, 10481 1,048-1, 1,0231, 10231 1,023-1, 2,25416,5 225416 2, 165 2,254-16,5 1,3196, 1,319-6, 1,069175, 106917 1,069-175, 1,0481 1,048-1 1,0231 1,023-1 2,25416, 22541 2,254-16, 1,3196 1,319-6 1,069175 10691 1,069-175 1,048- 1,023- 2,25416 2,254-16 1,319- 1,06917 1,069-17 2,2541 2,254-1 1,0691 1,069-1 2,254- 1,069-

Memristors (abbreviation of memory and resistor), introduced as the fourth fundamental electrical circuit element, remember the electric charge that flowed through it. These nonlinear elements are considered as a class of two terminal resistive devices and offers a lot of possible applications in various areas. In this article, we review the dynamical behaviour of some electrical circuits with memristors. Initially, we show that a simple circuit with a capacitor and an inductor connected to a memristor exhibits periodic and chaotic attractors. After that, we show that the known Chua circuit, with a nonlinear resistance, can generate bifurcations and chaos. Substituting the nonlinear resistance by a memristor, the modified Chua circuit exhibits coexistence of attractors. Another known circuit, the Colpitts, is made of a combination of capacitors and inductors containing a bipolar junction transistor. We show that the modified Colpitts circuit, created by substituting the transistor by a memristor, presents multistability and coexistence of many attractors. abbreviation resistor, resistor , resistor) element it areas article memristors Initially attractors chaos

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the accuracy of corneal tomography with Scheimpflug images (Pentacam® AXL, OCULUS, Wetzlar, Germany) in scanning patterns with 25 and 50 images, by analyzing their repeatability and reproducibility in normal eyes, eyes with keratoconus and with keratoconus after crosslinking. Methods Prospective, cross-sectional, mixed study including patients who had normal corneas, or who had keratoconus, who had not undergone corneal surgery, with the exception of crosslinking. Patients who had undergone surgery for intracorneal ring implantation or corneal transplantation were excluded. Three measurements were performed with 25 images and three measurements were performed with 50 images on each eye included in the study. Results The study evaluated a total of 54 eyes of 41 patients. Of these, 10 (18.52%) eyes had normal corneas, without previous eye surgery, 22 (40.74%) were eyes with keratoconus, without previous eye surgery, and 22 (40.74%) were eyes with keratoconus, with crosslinking for keratoconus. In the study of repeatability, we noticed a greater variation of values in all indices in patients with KC compared to those with normal eyes, in most of the parameters analyzed. Conclusion There is no significant difference between the scanning methods with 25 and 50 images. However, 25 scans has advantages that make it the main method suggested. The presence of keratoconus has a negative impact on the repeatability of both types of examination, and there is great agreement between the methods in the three groups studied. The high repeatability coefficient in some parameters suggests that these data should be used with care in the assessment of keratoconus progression. Pentacam® Pentacam (Pentacam AXL OCULUS Wetzlar Germany 2 5 Prospective crosssectional, crosssectional cross sectional, sectional cross-sectional corneas excluded 4 1 18.52% 1852 18 52 (18.52% 40.74% 4074 40 74 (40.74% analyzed However suggested examination studied progression 18.52 185 (18.52 40.74 407 7 (40.74 18.5 (18.5 40.7 (40.7 18. (18. 40. (40. (18 (40 (1 (4 (

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a precisão da tomografia corneana com imagens de Scheimpflug (Pentacam® AXL, OCULUS, Wetzlar, Alemanha) nos padrões de escaneamento com 25 e 50 imagens, verificando sua repetibilidade e reprodutibilidade em olhos normais, com ceratocone e com ceratocone após crosslinking. Métodos Estudo prospectivo, transversal, misto, no qual foram incluídos os pacientes que tinham córneas normais, ou com ceratocone; e não tinham realizado cirurgias corneanas, com exceção do crosslinking. Foram excluídos os pacientes que tivessem realizado outras cirurgias, como implante de anel intracorneano ou transplante de córnea. Foram realizadas três medidas com 25 imagens e três medidas com 50 imagens em cada olho incluído no estudo. Resultados O estudo avaliou 54 olhos de 41 pacientes. Destes, dez (18,52%) olhos eram com córneas normais e sem cirurgia ocular prévia aleatoriamente selecionados de 5 pacientes; 22 (40,74%) olhos aleatoriamente selecionados de 18 pacientes com ceratocone, sem cirurgia ocular prévia; e 22 (40,74%) olhos com ceratocone de 18 pacientes operados por crosslinking. No estudo da repetibilidade, percebemos uma maior variação de valores em todos os índices nos pacientes com ceratocone comparados aos de pacientes com olhos normais, em grande parte dos parâmetros analisados. Conclusão Não houve diferença significativa entre os métodos de escaneamento por 25 e 50 imagens, sendo o escaneamento por 25 imagens mais conveniente. A presença de ceratocone teve impacto negativo na repetibilidade de ambos os tipos de exame, e foi grande a concordância entre os métodos nos três grupos estudados. O coeficiente de repetibilidade permite considerar a relevância clínica dos dados para avaliar a progressão de ceratocone. Pentacam® Pentacam (Pentacam AXL OCULUS Wetzlar Alemanha 2 crosslinking prospectivo transversal misto corneanas córnea 4 Destes 18,52% 1852 52 (18,52% 40,74% 4074 40 74 (40,74% 1 analisados conveniente exame estudados 18,52 185 (18,52 40,74 407 7 (40,74 18,5 (18,5 40,7 (40,7 18, (18, 40, (40, (18 (40 (1 (4 (

Shape memory alloys (SMA) are now widely studied in academia and have increasing usage in industry, as they allow efficient performance compared to mechanic actuators with reduced dimensions and the possibility of sensing temperature through the material itself. A subclass of the SMAs are the alloys with magnetic shape memory, still little explored as intelligent materials in Brazil. They combine the best properties of SMAs and common magnetostrictive materials. The magnetic shape memory alloys (MSMA) can be activated not only by the presence of a thermal stimulus, but also by the presence of an applied magnetic field. In this research, the polycrystalline magnetic shape memory alloys Ni51.3Mn24Ga24.7 and Ni54Mn21Ga25 were manufactured and characterized. Differential scanning calorimetry, X-Ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry and scanning electron microscopy analyzes were performed to thermoanalytically and crystallographically characterize the alloys. Magnetic characterizations were also performed using Magnetic force microscopy. The results of the characterizations showed that the production process and the heat treatment were satisfactory for the fabrication of the ferromagnetic polycrystalline alloys. Besides that, the compositions Ni51.3Mn24Ga24.7 and Ni54Mn21Ga25, presented austenitic and martensitic 5M structures, respectively, at room temperature and it was possible to observe the alignment of the magnetic domains after magnetization. SMA (SMA industry itself Brazil MSMA (MSMA stimulus field research Ni513Mn24Ga247 NiMnGa Ni51 3Mn24Ga24 7 Ni Mn Ga Ni51.3Mn24Ga24. Ni54Mn21Ga2 characterized calorimetry XRay X Ray diffraction Xray ray M structures respectively magnetization Ni513Mn24Ga24 Ni5 MnGa 3Mn24Ga2 Ni51.3Mn24Ga24 Ni54Mn21Ga Ni513Mn24Ga2 3Mn24Ga Ni51.3Mn24Ga2 Ni513Mn24Ga Ni51.3Mn24Ga

A procedure using disposable pipette tips adapted for solid-phase extraction, known as DPX SPE, was used as an alternative way for the chromium determination in wastewater samples. DPX-SPE consists of a device which allows a dynamic contact between the sample and the solid-phase. A residue obtained from the processing of coffee beans, denominate coffee silverskin, was used as a new adsorbent. Characterization techniques revealed properties of lignocellulosic materials with potential application for chromium adsorption. The parameters including adsorbent mass (25.00 mg), elution solvent (0.1 mol L-1 HCl, 200 μL) and pH (2.0) were optimized. Thus, 1.00 mL of deionized water for conditioning, 4.00 mL of sample, 2 extraction cycles and 1 elution cycle were the employed conditions. Enrichment factor of 12, limit of detection of 6.00 µg L-1 and relative standard deviation (RSD) 1.3% (n = 3) were obtained. The method proved to be fast, cheap, environmentally friendly, and simple, providing good recoveries (104-113%), and it was satisfactorily applied in real samples.

Abstract Acute lung injury is an inflammation that triggers acute respiratory distress syndrome with perialveolar neutrophil infiltration, alveolar-capillary barrier damage, and lung edema. Activation of the toll-like receptor 4 complex (TLR4/MD2) and its downstream signaling pathways are responsible for the cytokine storm and cause alveolar damage. Due to the complexity of this pulmonary inflammation, a defined pharmacotherapy has not been established. Thus, this study evaluated the anti-inflammatory potential of milonine, an alkaloid of Cissampelos sympodialis Eichl, in an experimental model of lung inflammation. BALB/c mice were lipopolysaccharide-challenged and treated with milonine at 2.0 mg/kg. Twenty-four hours later, the bronchoalveolar fluid, peripheral blood, and lungs were collected for cellular and molecular analysis. The milonine treatment decreased the cell migration (mainly neutrophils) to the alveoli, the pulmonary edema, and the cytokine levels (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α). The systemic IL-6 level was also reduced. The milonine docking analysis demonstrated hydrophobic interaction at TLR4/MD2 groove with Ile124 and Phe126 amino acids. Indeed, the alkaloid downregulated the kinase-Akt and NF-κB through TLR4/MD2. Therefore, milonine is an effective inflammatory modulator being a potential molecule for the treatment of lung inflammation.