Resumo Em um mundo globalizado, o controle do Legislativo sobre matérias ligadas ao Mercosul e à União Europeia importa, mas varia em relação às decisões de Política Externa Regional (PER). Este artigo investiga se existem configurações, considerando o desenho institucional, as condições políticas e os fatores econômicos, que expliquem a intensidade da participação legislativa na determinação de tais matérias. Foi realizada uma consulta com especialistas para selecionar 5 decisões que representaram mudanças significativas para a dinâmica regional dos países mercosulinos e europeus. Após definida a amostra intencional de casos, através de uma Análise Qualitativa Comparativa (QCA), foram identificadas condições causais, necessárias e suficientes, para a participação do Legislativo em PER. Os resultados indicam que desenho institucional e fatores econômicos importam, mas debates prévios nos Parlamentos sobre o tema também são relevantes para explicar a atuação legislativa. Isso foi corroborado por uma Análise de Coincidência que demonstrou que essa variável compõe a cadeia causal da participação. globalizado importa PER . (PER) configurações europeus casos QCA, QCA , (QCA) causais suficientes importam (PER (QCA

Résumé Dans un monde globalisé, le contrôle du législatif sur les questions liées au Mercosur et à l’Union Européenne est important, mais il varie en fonction des décisions de Politique Étrangère Régionale (PER). Cet article examine s’il existe des configurations, en tenant compte de la conception institutionnelle, des conditions politiques et des facteurs économiques, qui expliquent l’intensité de la participation législative dans la détermination de telles questions. Une consultation d’experts a été réalisée pour sélectionner 5 décisions représentant des changements significatifs pour la dynamique régionale des pays du Mercosur et de l’Union européenne. Après avoir défini l’échantillon intentionnel de cas, grâce à une Analyse Qualitative Comparative (QCA), des conditions causales, nécessaires et suffisantes, ont été identifiées pour la participation du législatif à la PER. Les résultats indiquent que la conception institutionnelle et les facteurs économiques importent, mais les débats préalables dans les Parlements sur le sujet sont également pertinents pour expliquer l’action législative. Cela a été corroboré par une Analyse de Coïncidence qui a démontré que cette variable fait partie de la chaîne causale de la participation. globalisé lUnion l Union important PER . (PER) sil s configurations lintensité intensité dexperts d experts européenne léchantillon échantillon cas QCA, QCA , (QCA) causales suffisantes importent laction action (PER (QCA

Abstract In a globalized world, Legislative control over matters related to Mercosur and the European Union (EU) is important. However, its importance varies according to Regional Foreign Policy (RFP) decisions. This article investigates whether there are configurations, considering institutional design, political conditions, and economic factors, which explain the intensity of legislative participation in determining such matters. Specialists were consulted to select five decisions that represented significant changes for the regional dynamics of Mercosur and EU member countries. After defining the intentional sample of cases, necessary and sufficient conditions for the participation of the Legislature in RFP were identified through a Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). The results indicate that institutional design and economic factors matter, but prior debates in Parliaments on the subject are also relevant to explaining legislative action. This was corroborated by a Coincidence Analysis (CNA) that demonstrated that this variable makes up the causal chain of participation. world (EU important However (RFP configurations countries cases QCA. QCA . (QCA) matter action CNA (CNA (QCA

Resumen En un mundo globalizado, el control legislativo sobre los asuntos relacionados con el Mercosur y la Unión Europea es importante, pero varía en relación con las decisiones de Política Exterior Regional (PER). Este artículo investiga si existen configuraciones, teniendo en cuenta el diseño institucional, las condiciones políticas y los factores económicos, que expliquen la intensidad de la participación legislativa en la determinación de tales asuntos. Se consultó a expertos para seleccionar cinco decisiones que representaban cambios significativos en la dinámica regional del Mercosur y de los países europeos. Una vez definida la muestra intencional de casos, se utilizó un Análisis Cualitativo Comparativo (ACC) para identificar las condiciones causales necesarias y suficientes para la participación de la legislatura en PER. Los resultados indican que el diseño institucional y los factores económicos importan, pero los debates previos en los parlamentos sobre el tema también son relevantes para explicar la acción legislativa. Esto fue corroborado por un Análisis de Coincidencias que demostró que esta variable conforma la cadena causal de la participación. globalizado importante PER . (PER) configuraciones europeos casos ACC (ACC importan (PER

Resumo Após a realização de reparos localizados, costuma-se observar o ressurgimento de pontos de corrosão na região adjacente à área reparada, situação usualmente denominada ânodo incipiente. Embora tenham sido feitas diversas pesquisas a respeito do tema, ainda restam controversos aspectos em relação às suas causas, localização e progressão no tempo. Com objetivo de investigar essas lacunas no conhecimento, moldaram-se amostras com substrato contaminado por cloretos não reparadas e reparadas com argamassa de reparo contendo substituição de ligante por sílica de casca de arroz (SCA) nos teores de 0%, 10% e 20%. Em seguida, realizaram-se aferições das variáveis eletroquímicas de densidade e potencial de corrosão, bem como a inspeção destrutiva de parte das amostras. Após as aferições, observou-se aumento nas densidades de corrosão após o reparo, na interface substrato-reparo. Na inspeção destrutiva, também foi constatada deterioração significativa na interface reparo-substrato, bem como em algumas regiões no interior do substrato. Em relação ao efeito da substituição de ligante por SCA, não foi identificada redução relevante do ânodo incipiente nas argamassas com 10% e 20% de SCA. Por outro lado, notou-se possível redução da capacidade de passivação da argamassa com teor de 20% de SCA. localizados costumase costuma se reparada tema causas tempo conhecimento moldaramse moldaram SCA (SCA 0 0% 10 20 seguida realizaramse realizaram observouse observou substratoreparo. substratoreparo reparo. substrato-reparo reparosubstrato, reparosubstrato substrato, reparo-substrato lado notouse notou 1 2

Abstract After performing localized repairs, it is customary to observe the reappearance of corrosion points in the region adjacent to the repaired area, a situation usually called the incipient anode phenomenon. Although there are several studies have on the subject, there are still controversial aspects regarding its causes, location, and progression over time. To investigate these gaps in knowledge, samples were molded with unrepaired chloride-contaminated substrate and repaired with repair mortar containing 0%, 10%, and 20% binder replacement with rice husk ash (RHA). Then, measurements of the electrochemical variables of density and corrosion potential were carried out, as well as the destructive inspection of part of the samples. After the measurements, an increase in corrosion rates was observed after the repair, in the repair-substrate interface. In the destructive inspection, significant deterioration also was observed in the repair-substrate interface region, as well as inside the substrate. Regarding the effect of replacing the binder with RHA, no relevant reduction in the incipient anode was identified in the mortars with 10% and 20% RHA. On the other hand, a possible reduction in the passivation capacity of mortar with 20% RHA content was noted. repairs area phenomenon subject causes location time knowledge chloridecontaminated chloride contaminated 0 0% 10 20 . (RHA) Then out repairsubstrate hand noted 1 2 (RHA

Resumo O concreto é um material suscetível a diferentes mecanismos de degradação que podem causar a formação de produtos expansivos, como o ataque externo por sulfatos. As adições minerais, como a cinza volante, o metacaulim, a sílica ativa e a sílica de casca de arroz são opções que possuem sua eficácia comprovada em argamassas e concretos expostos a ambientes com sulfatos. O presente estudo busca, por meio de um método de análise multicritérios de decisão, realizar a escolha do teor de aglomerante em argamassas (1: 3,2 a/agl=0,60) que apresentar melhor desempenho frente ao ataque externo por sulfato de sódio (Na2SO4) e magnésio (MgSO4). Tendo uma base de dados pré-definida, foram escolhidos critérios e subcritérios para composição da matriz hierárquica, levando em consideração a sustentabilidade, desempenho econômico das diferentes composições e o efeito do ataque químico nas propriedades mecânicas e na durabilidade das argamassas. Ao final da análise, a composição mais indicada para ambientes agressivos contendo Na2SO4 foi a argamassa contendo 10% de sílica da casca de arroz em substituição parcial ao cimento Portland e, para a exposição ao MgSO4, a utilização de cinza volante na mesma proporção. expansivos sulfatos minerais metacaulim busca decisão 1 (1 32 3 2 3, a/agl=0,60 aagl060 aagl agl 0 60 NaSO Na SO (Na2SO4 MgSO4. MgSO4 MgSO . (MgSO4) prédefinida, prédefinida pré definida, definida pré-definida hierárquica sustentabilidade Na2SO 10 proporção ( a/agl=0,6 aagl06 6 (Na2SO (MgSO4 a/agl=0, aagl0 (MgSO a/agl=0 a/agl= a/agl

Abstract Concrete is a material susceptible to different degradation mechanisms that can lead to the formation of expansive products resulting from external sulfate attack (ESA). In this context, supplementary cementing materials (SCMs), like fly ash, metakaolin, silica fume, and rice husk ash, have effectively suppressed the effects caused by ESA. However, each SCM may present different behavior depending on the exposure conditions, sulfate type, SO 4 2- concentration, etc. Thus, this study presents a multicriteria decision-making analysis of fixed binder content for mortars (1: 3.2 a/agl=0.60) aiming to achieve the best performance against ESA (exposure to Na 2 SO 4 or MgSO 4 ). The criteria selected for the decision-making analysis are the sustainability impact of the mixture, economic performance, and the effect of ESA on the mechanical properties and durability of the mortars. The results indicate that the most suitable composition for aggressive environments containing Na 2 SO 4 was the mortar containing 10% rice husk ash and, for exposure to MgSO 4 , the use of fly ash in the same proportion. . (ESA) context SCMs, SCMs (SCMs) metakaolin fume However conditions type concentration etc Thus decisionmaking decision making 1 (1 32 3 3. a/agl=0.60 aagl060 aagl agl 0 60 ) mixture 10 proportion (ESA (SCMs ( a/agl=0.6 aagl06 6 a/agl=0. aagl0 a/agl=0 a/agl= a/agl

Resumo A partir da técnica de velocidade de propagação de onda ultrassônica (VPU) é possível avaliar propriedades mecânicas de concretos, incluindo o concreto reforçado com fibras (CRF). Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho é verificar possíveis correlações entre as propriedades mecânicas do CRF e VPU, com base em dados experimentais de publicações selecionados após uma revisão sistemática da literatura. Também foram avaliadas relações entre a VPU e a resistência à compressão a partir de modelos propostos por pesquisadores. Aplicou-se a técnica de rede neural artificial (RNA) para analisar quais propriedades, quando associadas com a VPU, auxiliam na estimativa da resistência à compressão do CRF. Observou-se que os modelos propostos pela literatura para estimar a resistência à compressão por meio da VPU não foram eficazes. O modelo de RNA resultou em um coeficiente de determinação de 0,973, uma acurácia de 3,18 MPa e utilizou como dados de entrada a VPU, o consumo de cimento e a relação a/c, além de três neurônios na camada escondida e um dado de saída (resistência à compressão). (VPU concretos . (CRF) Assim pesquisadores Aplicouse Aplicou se (RNA Observouse Observou eficazes 0973 0 973 0,973 318 3 18 3,1 ac c a/c compressão. compressão) (CRF 097 97 0,97 31 1 3, 09 9 0,9 0,

Abstract The ultrasonic wave propagation velocity (UPV) technique enables the evaluation of mechanical properties of concrete, including fiber reinforced concrete (FRC). Therefore, the objective of this study is to verify potential correlations between the mechanical properties of FRC and UPV, based on experimental data selected after a systematic literature review. Additionally, relationships between UPV and compressive strength were assessed using models proposed by researchers. An artificial neural network (ANN) technique was applied to analyze which properties, when associated with UPV, assist in estimating the compressive strength of FRC. It was observed that the literature-proposed models for estimating compressive strength using UPV proved to be ineffective. The ANN model resulted in a determination coefficient of 0.973, an accuracy of 3.18 MPa, utilizing UPV, cement consumption, and the water-to-cement ratio as input data, with three neurons in the hidden layer and one output data (compressive strength). (UPV . (FRC) Therefore review Additionally researchers (ANN literatureproposed ineffective 0973 0 973 0.973 318 3 18 3.1 MPa consumption watertocement water strength. strength) (FRC 097 97 0.97 31 1 3. 09 9 0.9 0.

RESUMO A salinidade afeta processos fisiológicos, como a fotossíntese, em diversas culturas agrícolas, como o sorgo, em todo o mundo. Dessa forma, técnicas mitigadoras como o condicionamento de sementes com peróxido de hidrogênio (H2O2) podem aumentar a tolerância das plantas ao estresse salino. Assim, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o condicionamento de sementes de sorgo com peróxido de hidrogênio nas trocas gasosas e na fitomassa da planta sob estresse salino. Os tratamentos foram distribuídos em delineamento de blocos casualizados, em arranjo fatorial 4 × 4, com quatro níveis de condutividade elétrica da água de irrigação (CEa- 0,3, 1,5, 3,5 e 5,5 dS m-1) e quatro concentrações de H2O2 (0, 6, 12 e 18 μM L-1), com três repetições. A salinidade da água reduziu as trocas gasosas, a massa fresca e seca da parte aérea, além do teor de água nas plantas de sorgo. Entretanto, o condicionamento das sementes com H2O2 melhorou as trocas gasosas e o acúmulo de massa seca das plantas. O condicionamento de sementes com dose de H2O2 de 8,2 µM aumenta a aclimatação de plantas de sorgo sob estresse salino. fisiológicos fotossíntese agrícolas mundo forma HO H (H2O2 salino Assim casualizados CEa (CEa 03 0 3 0,3 15 1 5 1,5 35 3, 55 5, m1 m m-1 H2O 0, (0 6 L1, L1 L , L-1) repetições aérea Entretanto 82 8 2 8, (H2O 1, m- ( L-1 L-

ABSTRACT Salinity affects physiological processes, such as photosynthesis, in various agricultural crops, such as sorghum, around the world. Thus, mitigating techniques such as priming seeds with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) can increase plant tolerance to salt stress. Thus, the objective of present study was to evaluate the priming of seeds with hydrogen peroxide on gas exchange and shoot phytomass of sorghum grown under salt stress. The treatments were distributed in a randomized block design, in a 4 × 4 factorial arrangement, with four levels of electrical conductivity of irrigation water - (ECw- 0.3, 1.5, 3.5, and 5.5 dS m-1) and four concentrations of H2O2 (0, 6, 12, and 18 μM L-1), with three replications. The salinity of the water reduced gas exchange, shoot fresh and dry mass, in addition to shoot moisture content in sorghum plants. However, priming the seeds with H2O2 improved gas exchange and the accumulation of plant dry mass. Seed priming with H2O2 at dose of 8.2 µM increases the acclimatization of sorghum plants under salt stress. processes photosynthesis crops world Thus HO H O (H2O2 stress design arrangement ECw (ECw 03 0 3 0.3 15 1 5 1.5 35 3.5 55 5. m1 m m-1 H2O 0, (0 6 12 L1, L1 L , L-1) replications mass However 82 8 2 8. (H2O 0. 1. 3. m- ( L-1 L-

Abstract The present study aimed to investigate the socioeconomic and obstetric characteristics of adolescent mothers and the complications they cause to maternal and neonatal health. This baseline data analysis of the MINA-Brazil birth cohort was conducted in the municipality of Cruzeiro do Sul, state of Acre, Brazil. The chi-square test was used to compare characteristics of adolescent and adult postpartum women, and multiple Poisson regression models with robust variance were used to assess associated factors. Among the postpartum women, 26.2% (95%CI: 24.0-28.4) were adolescents. Factors associated with childbirth in adolescence included: nine years or less of schooling (adjPR:1.36; 95%CI: 1.14-1.61), belongs to the lowest quartiles of the wealth index (1st quartile: adjPR:1.40; 95%CI: 1.08-1.80) (2nd quartile: adjPR:1.37; 95%CI: 1.08-1.74), primigravidae (adjPR:3.69; 95%CI: 2.98-4.57), low pre-pregnancy BMI (adjPR:1.28; CI95%: 1.04-1.57), urinary tract infection during pregnancy (adjPR:1.25; CI95%: 1.07-1.46) and less than six prenatal consultations (adjPR:1.42; 95%CI: 1.21-1.66). Poverty, little schooling, primigravidae, low pre-pregnancy BMI, urinary tract infection during pregnancy and few prenatal consultations were associated with childbirth during adolescence in a municipality in the Northern region of Brazil.

Resumo O objetivo do estudo foi investigar as características socioeconômicas e obstétricas de parturientes adolescentes e suas complicações sobre a saúde materna e neonatal. Trata-se de uma análise de dados da linha de base da coorte de nascimentos MINA-Brasil conduzida no município de Cruzeiro do Sul, estado do Acre. Utilizou-se teste qui-quadrado para comparar características das puérperas adolescentes com as adultas e modelos múltiplos de regressão de Poisson com variância robusta para avaliar fatores associados. Entre as puérperas estudadas, 26,2% (IC95%: 24,0-28,4) eram adolescentes. Os fatores associados ao parto na adolescência foram ter nove anos ou menos de estudo (RPaj:1,36; IC95%: 1,14-1,61), pertencer aos menores quartis do índice de riqueza (1° quartil: RPaj:1,40; IC95%: 1,08-1,80) (2° quartil: RPaj:1,37; IC95%: 1,08-1,74), ser primigesta (RPaj:3,69; IC95%: 2,98-4,57), baixo IMC pré-gestacional (RPaj:1,28; IC95%: 1,04-1,57), infecção urinária na gravidez (RPaj:1,25; IC95%: 1,07-1,46) e menos de seis consultas de pré-natal (RPaj:1,42; IC95%: 1,21-1,66). Pobreza, baixa escolaridade, primigestação, baixo IMC pré-gestacional, infecção urinária na gestação e menor número de consultas de pré-natal foram associados ao parto na adolescência em município da região Norte do Brasil.

ABSTRACT Effluent from fish farming with saline water is a source of water, also rich in organic matter and nutrients, that can be used in irrigation of cultivated plants and even fully or partially replace mineral fertilization. The objective was to evaluate the growth, biomass production and quality of P. maximum cultivars fertigated with fish farming effluent in a greenhouse experiment, using a randomized block design with eight replicates. Treatments were arranged in a split-split-plot scheme, with three irrigation managements in the plot (irrigation with public-supply water, irrigation with public-supply water + conventional fertilization, and irrigation with fish farming effluent), three cultivars of P. maximum (Tanzania, Mombasa, and Massai) in the sub-plot, and four cutting times in the sub-sub-plot (45, 90, 135, and 180 days after sowing). Plant height, number of tillers, production of fresh biomass, neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, ether extract, crude protein, dry matter, and mineral matter contents were analyzed. The highest growth, production, and quality of P. maximum grass occurs when irrigated with public-supply water and under conventional NPK fertilization. Fertigation with fish farming effluent reduces the growth and production of P. maximum grass, but allows obtaining better quality forage. It is possible to irrigate P. maximum grass using fish farming effluent with satisfactory yields. The growth of cv. Massai was more sensitive to irrigation with fish farming effluent than those of the cultivars Tanzania and Mombasa. nutrients fertilization P experiment replicates splitsplitplot split scheme publicsupply public supply effluent, , effluent) Tanzania, (Tanzania Mombasa subplot, subplot sub plot, sub-plot subsubplot 45, 45 (45 90 135 18 sowing. sowing . sowing) height tillers fiber extract protein analyzed forage yields cv 4 (4 9 13 1 (

Abstract Does French legislation encourage integration and post-national citizenship? Although French national identity and integration literature reaffirms the exhaustion of the French model and politics for integration, and although traces of economic and social segregation are still observed, data from the Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques and the Migrant Integration Policy Index indicate instead a growing care, from 2015 onwards, to include non-nationals into French society. In light of this mismatch between literature and data, this study tests the hypothesis that the legislative acts published by Paris display a propensity towards welcoming and guaranteeing rights regardless of the immigrants’ nationality. To that end, our research design is multi-method. First, we applied content analysis to 40 regulations referring to immigration, nationality, and citizenship in the period from 2001 to 2022. Then, correspondence analysis was used to gauge the correlation between the proposed categories. Corroborating our hypotheses, the results suggest that (i) French laws, decrees, and ordinances have set norms that are more focused on respecting and welcoming immigrants; and that (ii) there is a correlation between the norms that include non-nationals and those that dissociate the guarantee of rights from nationality. In this way, the present study contributes to the literature on migration flows in the 21st century, especially the guarantee of Human Rights and dignity in French society. postnational post observed care 201 onwards nonnationals non nationals society immigrants nationality end multimethod. multimethod multi method. method multi-method First 4 immigration 200 2022 Then categories hypotheses i (i laws decrees ii (ii way st century 20 202 2

Resumo O objetivo do estudo foi investigar as características socioeconômicas e obstétricas de parturientes adolescentes e suas complicações sobre a saúde materna e neonatal. Trata-se de uma análise de dados da linha de base da coorte de nascimentos MINA-Brasil conduzida no município de Cruzeiro do Sul, estado do Acre. Utilizou-se teste qui-quadrado para comparar características das puérperas adolescentes com as adultas e modelos múltiplos de regressão de Poisson com variância robusta para avaliar fatores associados. Entre as puérperas estudadas, 26,2% (IC95%: 24,0-28,4) eram adolescentes. Os fatores associados ao parto na adolescência foram ter nove anos ou menos de estudo (RPaj:1,36; IC95%: 1,14-1,61), pertencer aos menores quartis do índice de riqueza (1° quartil: RPaj:1,40; IC95%: 1,08-1,80) (2° quartil: RPaj:1,37; IC95%: 1,08-1,74), ser primigesta (RPaj:3,69; IC95%: 2,98-4,57), baixo IMC pré-gestacional (RPaj:1,28; IC95%: 1,04-1,57), infecção urinária na gravidez (RPaj:1,25; IC95%: 1,07-1,46) e menos de seis consultas de pré-natal (RPaj:1,42; IC95%: 1,21-1,66). Pobreza, baixa escolaridade, primigestação, baixo IMC pré-gestacional, infecção urinária na gestação e menor número de consultas de pré-natal foram associados ao parto na adolescência em município da região Norte do Brasil. neonatal Tratase Trata se MINABrasil MINA Brasil Sul Acre Utilizouse Utilizou quiquadrado qui quadrado estudadas 262 26 2 26,2 IC95% IC95 IC (IC95% 24,028,4 240284 24,0 28,4 24 0 28 4 24,0-28,4 RPaj1,36 RPaj136 RPaj 1,36 1 36 (RPaj:1,36 1,141,61, 114161 1,14 1,61 , 14 61 1,14-1,61) 1° (1 quartil RPaj1,40 RPaj140 1,40 40 RPaj:1,40 1,081,80 108180 1,08 1,80 08 80 1,08-1,80 2° (2 RPaj1,37 RPaj137 1,37 37 RPaj:1,37 1,081,74, 108174 1,74 74 1,08-1,74) RPaj3,69 RPaj369 3,69 3 69 (RPaj:3,69 2,984,57, 298457 2,98 4,57 98 57 2,98-4,57) prégestacional pré gestacional RPaj1,28 RPaj128 1,28 (RPaj:1,28 1,041,57, 104157 1,04 1,57 04 1,04-1,57) RPaj1,25 RPaj125 1,25 25 (RPaj:1,25 1,071,46 107146 1,07 1,46 07 46 1,07-1,46 prénatal natal RPaj1,42 RPaj142 1,42 42 (RPaj:1,42 1,211,66. 121166 1,21 1,66 . 21 66 1,21-1,66) Pobreza escolaridade primigestação prégestacional, gestacional, 26, IC9 (IC95 028 24,028, 24028 240 24, 284 28, 24,0-28, RPaj1 RPaj1,3 RPaj13 136 1,3 (RPaj:1,3 141 1,141,61 11416 114 1,1 161 1,6 6 1,14-1,61 ( RPaj1,4 RPaj14 140 1,4 RPaj:1,4 081 1,081,8 10818 108 1,0 180 1,8 8 1,08-1,8 137 RPaj:1,3 1,081,74 10817 174 1,7 7 1,08-1,74 RPaj3 RPaj3,6 RPaj36 369 3,6 (RPaj:3,6 984 2,984,57 29845 298 2,9 457 4,5 9 5 2,98-4,57 RPaj1,2 RPaj12 128 1,2 (RPaj:1,2 041 1,041,57 10415 104 157 1,5 1,04-1,57 125 071 1,071,4 10714 107 146 1,07-1,4 142 (RPaj:1,4 211 1,211,66 12116 121 166 1,21-1,66 (IC9 02 24,028 2402 24,0-28 RPaj1, 13 1, (RPaj:1, 1,141,6 1141 11 16 1,14-1,6 RPaj:1, 1,081, 1081 10 18 1,08-1, 1,081,7 17 1,08-1,7 RPaj3, 3, (RPaj:3, 2,984,5 2984 29 2, 45 4, 2,98-4,5 12 1,041,5 1041 15 1,04-1,5 1,071, 1071 1,07-1, 1,211,6 1211 1,21-1,6 (IC 24,02 24,0-2 (RPaj:1 1,141, 1,14-1, RPaj:1 1,081 1,08-1 (RPaj:3 2,984, 2,98-4, 1,041, 1,04-1, 1,071 1,07-1 1,211, 1,21-1, 24,0- (RPaj: 1,141 1,14-1 RPaj: 1,08- 2,984 2,98-4 1,041 1,04-1 1,07- 1,211 1,21-1 (RPaj 1,14- 2,98- 1,04- 1,21-

Abstract The present study aimed to investigate the socioeconomic and obstetric characteristics of adolescent mothers and the complications they cause to maternal and neonatal health. This baseline data analysis of the MINA-Brazil birth cohort was conducted in the municipality of Cruzeiro do Sul, state of Acre, Brazil. The chi-square test was used to compare characteristics of adolescent and adult postpartum women, and multiple Poisson regression models with robust variance were used to assess associated factors. Among the postpartum women, 26.2% (95%CI: 24.0-28.4) were adolescents. Factors associated with childbirth in adolescence included: nine years or less of schooling (adjPR:1.36; 95%CI: 1.14-1.61), belongs to the lowest quartiles of the wealth index (1st quartile: adjPR:1.40; 95%CI: 1.08-1.80) (2nd quartile: adjPR:1.37; 95%CI: 1.08-1.74), primigravidae (adjPR:3.69; 95%CI: 2.98-4.57), low pre-pregnancy BMI (adjPR:1.28; CI95%: 1.04-1.57), urinary tract infection during pregnancy (adjPR:1.25; CI95%: 1.07-1.46) and less than six prenatal consultations (adjPR:1.42; 95%CI: 1.21-1.66). Poverty, little schooling, primigravidae, low pre-pregnancy BMI, urinary tract infection during pregnancy and few prenatal consultations were associated with childbirth during adolescence in a municipality in the Northern region of Brazil. health MINABrazil MINA Brazil Sul Acre chisquare chi square women factors 262 26 2 26.2 95%CI 95CI CI 95 (95%CI 24.028.4 240284 24.0 28.4 24 0 28 4 24.0-28.4 adolescents included adjPR1.36 adjPR136 adjPR 1.36 1 36 (adjPR:1.36 1.141.61, 114161 1.14 1.61 , 14 61 1.14-1.61) 1st st quartile adjPR1.40 adjPR140 1.40 40 adjPR:1.40 1.081.80 108180 1.08 1.80 08 80 1.08-1.80 2nd nd adjPR1.37 adjPR137 1.37 37 adjPR:1.37 1.081.74, 108174 1.74 74 1.08-1.74) adjPR3.69 adjPR369 3.69 3 69 (adjPR:3.69 2.984.57, 298457 2.98 4.57 98 57 2.98-4.57) prepregnancy pre adjPR1.28 adjPR128 1.28 (adjPR:1.28 CI95% CI95 1.041.57, 104157 1.04 1.57 04 1.04-1.57) adjPR1.25 adjPR125 1.25 25 (adjPR:1.25 1.071.46 107146 1.07 1.46 07 46 1.07-1.46 adjPR1.42 adjPR142 1.42 42 (adjPR:1.42 1.211.66. 121166 1.21 1.66 . 21 66 1.21-1.66) Poverty 26. 9 028 24.028. 24028 240 24. 284 28. 24.0-28. adjPR1 adjPR1.3 adjPR13 136 1.3 (adjPR:1.3 141 1.141.61 11416 114 1.1 161 1.6 6 1.14-1.61 adjPR1.4 adjPR14 140 1.4 adjPR:1.4 081 1.081.8 10818 108 1.0 180 1.8 8 1.08-1.8 137 adjPR:1.3 1.081.74 10817 174 1.7 7 1.08-1.74 adjPR3 adjPR3.6 adjPR36 369 3.6 (adjPR:3.6 984 2.984.57 29845 298 2.9 457 4.5 5 2.98-4.57 adjPR1.2 adjPR12 128 1.2 (adjPR:1.2 CI9 041 1.041.57 10415 104 157 1.5 1.04-1.57 125 071 1.071.4 10714 107 146 1.07-1.4 142 (adjPR:1.4 211 1.211.66 12116 121 166 1.21-1.66 02 24.028 2402 24.0-28 adjPR1. 13 1. (adjPR:1. 1.141.6 1141 11 16 1.14-1.6 adjPR:1. 1.081. 1081 10 18 1.08-1. 1.081.7 17 1.08-1.7 adjPR3. 3. (adjPR:3. 2.984.5 2984 29 2. 45 4. 2.98-4.5 12 1.041.5 1041 15 1.04-1.5 1.071. 1071 1.07-1. 1.211.6 1211 1.21-1.6 24.02 24.0-2 (adjPR:1 1.141. 1.14-1. adjPR:1 1.081 1.08-1 (adjPR:3 2.984. 2.98-4. 1.041. 1.04-1. 1.071 1.07-1 1.211. 1.21-1. 24.0- (adjPR: 1.141 1.14-1 adjPR: 1.08- 2.984 2.98-4 1.041 1.04-1 1.07- 1.211 1.21-1 (adjPR 1.14- 2.98- 1.04- 1.21-

Abstract: Positional accuracy of cartographic products is typically evaluated using positional discrepancies and point-based techniques. However, using linear features has some advantages over the point-based method, such as a greater amount of geometric and positional information and the fact that approximately 80% of the features on a cartographic basis are lines. Despite these advantages, important parameters for evaluating accuracy using lines have not yet been established or determined, such as the spatial distribution pattern, although it is a relevant factor that can affect the results and determine the validity of an evaluation process. This study proposes a method based on the modification of the Nearest Neighbor Method for points, which can be used to evaluate the spatial distribution pattern of linear features. Instead of the traditional Euclidean distance used by the method for points, the method proposes using the Hausdorff Distance as a measure of the spacing between lines. The proposed method, called Nearest Neighbor Method for Linear Features (NNMLF), was applied to simulated and real data. All experiments with simulated data showed that the NNMLF was effective in estimating spatial distribution pattern up to the third order. Its use on real data showed NNMLF is simple to apply. Abstract pointbased point techniques However 80 determined process points NNMLF, , (NNMLF) order apply 8 (NNMLF

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the impact of chronic illness caused by chikungunya fever on the quality of life and functionality of affected individuals. Methods: A cross-sectional and comparative study was conducted in which two groups were investigated: a Chikungunya Group comprising 25 patients with chronic fever screened after 1 year of illness via a telephonic survey, and a Healthy Group comprising 25 healthy individuals matched for sex and age by face-to-face interview. The Stanford HAQ 20-Item Disability Scale (HAQ) and the Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) questionnaires were administered to both groups. Generalized Linear Models, Pearson χ2 tests, and odds ratios were used to evaluate the test results. Results: Significant differences in functional capacity and quality of life were observed between the Chikungunya and Healthy Groups. The chance of some impairment in functionality was also much higher in the Chikungunya Group in four of the HAQ categories, especially in the "walking" category (adjusted OR= 109.40). Further, the Chikungunya Group had a higher chance of presenting a below-average score in the mental component summary of the SF-12 (adjusted OR= 16.20) and of being positive in depression risk screening (adjusted OR= 34.57). Conclusion: Even one year after the acute phase, chikungunya fever can compromise the functionality and quality of life in affected individuals, with direct impairment in performing daily activities. Studies and therapeutic plans for chikungunya fever should consider the long-term impacts of this disease. Objective Methods crosssectional cross sectional investigated 2 survey facetoface face interview 20Item Item 20 (HAQ SF12 SF 12 (SF-12 Models χ tests results Results Groups categories walking "walking adjusted OR 109.40. 10940 109.40 . 109 40 109.40) Further belowaverage below average SF-1 16.20 1620 16 34.57. 3457 34.57 34 57 34.57) Conclusion phase activities longterm long term disease SF1 (SF-1 1094 109.4 10 4 SF- 16.2 162 345 34.5 3 5 (SF- 109. 16. 34. (SF

Abstract Introduction Patients with psoriatic arthritis have some lipid metabolism changes and higher risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cardiovascular diseases, regardless of traditional risk factors, suggesting that chronic inflammation itself plays a central role concerning the atherosclerosis. However, there is a lack of information regarding atherogenic pattern and lipoprotein subfractions burden in these individuals. Aim To evaluate the HDL and LDL-cholesterol plasmatic levels and their subfractions after a nutritional intervention in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Methods This was a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of a 12-week nutritional intervention. PsA patients were randomly assigned to 1-Placebo: 1 g of soybean oil daily, no dietetic intervention; 2-Diet + Supplementation: an individualized diet, supplemented with 604 mg of omega-3 fatty acids, three times a day; and 3-Diet + Placebo: individualized diet + 1 g of soybean oil. The LDL subfractions were classified as non-atherogenic (NAth), atherogenic (Ath) or highly atherogenic (HAth), whereas the HDL subfractions were classified as small, medium, or large particles, according to the current recommendation based on lipoproteins electrophoresis. Results A total of 91 patients were included in the study. About 62% of patients (n = 56) had an Ath or HAth profile and the main risk factors associated were male gender, longer skin disease duration and higher BMI. Thirty-two patients (35%) had a high-risk lipoprotein profile despite having LDL plasmatic levels below 100 mg/dL. The 12-week nutritional intervention did not alter the LDL subfractions. However, there were significant improvement of HDL subfractions. Conclusion Recognizing the pro-atherogenic subfractions LDL pattern could be a relevant strategy for identifying PsA patients with higher cardiovascular risk, regardless total LDL plasmatic levels and disease activity. In addition, a short-term nutritional intervention based on supervised and individualized diet added to omega-3 fatty acids changed positively the HDLLARGE subfractions, while LDLLARGE subfraction was improved in hypercholesterolemic individuals. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03142503 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/). MetS (MetS diseases atherosclerosis However individuals LDLcholesterol cholesterol PsA. . (PsA) randomized placebocontrolled placebo controlled 12week week 12 1Placebo Placebo 1-Placebo daily 2Diet Diet 2 Supplementation 60 omega3 omega 3 omega- day 3Diet nonatherogenic non NAth, NAth , (NAth) (Ath HAth, (HAth) small medium particles electrophoresis 9 study 62 n 56 gender BMI Thirtytwo Thirty two 35% 35 (35% highrisk high 10 mgdL dL mg/dL proatherogenic pro activity addition shortterm short term ClinicalTrialsgov ClinicalTrials gov identifier NCT NCT0314250 http//www.clinicaltrials.gov/. httpwwwclinicaltrialsgov http //www.clinicaltrials.gov/ www clinicaltrials (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/) (PsA 6 (NAth (HAth 5 (35 NCT031425 http//www.clinicaltrials.gov/ wwwclinicaltrialsgov //www.clinicaltrials.gov (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ (3 NCT03142 http//www.clinicaltrials.gov (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov ( NCT0314 NCT031 NCT03 NCT0

Resumo: Este trabalho tem como propósito introduzir e aprofundar a aplicação do método de Process Tracing (PT) na análise de estudos de caso como teste de teoria em Relações Internacionais (RI), focando especialmente em pesquisadores brasileiros. Inspirado pelo crescente uso e importância do PT, visa oferecer uma estrutura para sua utilização na modalidade de teste de teoria, auxiliando aqueles que buscam adaptar teorias de RI para avaliar casos específicos. Utilizando como exemplo a institucionalização da US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) nos Estados Unidos, o artigo se baseia na estruturação do método para sistematizar o teste da teoria do Novo Liberalismo de Moravcsik (1997). O texto apresenta o caso de forma estruturada, demonstrando como o PT pode ser aplicado em estudos centrados na teoria. Além disso, oferece um mecanismo causal teórico específico sobre o lobby religioso institucionalizado da USCIRF. Este trabalho não se limita a ser um estudo de caso único, mas sim um esforço metodológico para orientar pesquisadores interessados em operacionalizar teorias de RI usando PT como teste de teoria. Com isso, busca-se aprimorar o rigor e a clareza na pesquisa qualitativa em RI, contribuindo para a crescente utilização do PT entre os pesquisadores brasileiros interessados nessa área, promovendo avanços significativos na compreensão dos mecanismos causais em contextos políticos complexos. Resumo (PT , (RI) específicos USCIRF (USCIRF Unidos 1997. 1997 . (1997) estruturada disso único isso buscase busca área complexos (RI 199 (1997 19 (199 1 (19 (1 (

Abstract: This article aims to introduce and delve into the application of the Process Tracing (PT) method in the analysis of single case studies as theory testing in International Relations (IR), focusing particularly on supporting Brazilian researchers. Inspired by the growing use and significance of PT, it seeks to provide a framework for its utilization in theory testing, aiding those seeking to adapt IR theories to evaluate specific cases. Using the institutionalization of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in the United States as an example, the paper is based on structuring the method to systematize Moravcsik’s (1997) New Liberalism theory. The text presents the case in a structured manner, demonstrating how PT can be applied in theory-centered studies. Additionally, it offers a specific theoretical causal mechanism concerning the institutionalized religious lobby of the USCIRF. This work is a methodological effort to guide researchers interested in operationalizing IR theories using PT as theory testing. It aims to enhance the rigor and clarity in qualitative research in IR, contributing to the growing use of PT among Brazilian researchers in this field, fostering significant advancements in understanding causal mechanisms in complex political contexts. Abstract (PT , (IR) cases USCIRF (USCIRF example Moravcsiks Moravcsik s 1997 (1997 manner theorycentered centered Additionally field contexts (IR 199 (199 19 (19 1 (1 (

Resumo Fundamento: Na hipertensão pulmonar (HP), é necessária a identificação de marcadores prognósticos de fácil obtenção associados com disfunção do ventrículo direito (VD) e sobrevida. Objetivo: Avaliar a associação do índice de anisocitose eritrocitária (RDW, do inglês red cell distribution width) com parâmetros ecocardiográficos e sobrevida em pacientes com HP pré-capilar, com o desenvolvimento de um modelo de predição de mortalidade. Métodos: Estudo observacional, longitudinal, prospectivo, conduzido entre maio de 2019 e dezembro de 2022. Trinta e quatro pacientes com HP pré-capilar submeteram-se à realização de ecocardiograma bidimensional e hemograma. Um ponto de corte de 14,5% foi adotado para definir o RDW como alterado (≥14,5%) ou normal (<14,5%). Valores de p<0,05 foram considerados significativos. Resultados: O RDW médio foi 14,4%. Houve uma diferença significativa na saturação periférica de oxigênio (SpO2) (p=0,028), strain do VD (p=0,047) e derrame pericárdico (p=0,002) entre os grupos com RDW normal e elevado. Durante um período mediano de 15 meses, 20,6% dos pacientes foram a óbito. Os pacientes com RDW aumentado tiveram uma sobrevida global mais curta (44,7%, log-rank p=0,019), sendo um preditor de mortalidade na regressão univariada de Cox. A adição do strain do VD < 16% e da SpO2 ≤93% ao modelo incluindo somente RDW mostrou valor incremental na predição de mortalidade (χ2=8,2, p=0,049; χ2=12,4, p=0,041), com área sob a curva ROC (do inglês, Receiver Operating Characteristic) aumentada (0,729 vs. 0,837 vs. 0,909) e probabilidade de sobrevida diminuída (44.7% vs. 35.6% vs. 25%, log-rank p=0,019). Conclusões: O RDW fornece informações sobre a gravidade da HP pré-capilar pela sua correlação com parâmetros ecocardiográficos de disfunção do VD e mortalidade, a qual é melhor predita por um modelo incluindo RDW, strain do VD e SpO2. Fundamento HP, , (HP) (VD Objetivo (RDW width précapilar, précapilar pré capilar, capilar Métodos observacional longitudinal prospectivo 201 2022 submeteramse submeteram se hemograma 145 14 5 14,5 ≥14,5% (≥14,5% <14,5%. <14,5% . (<14,5%) p005 p 0 05 p<0,0 significativos Resultados 144 4 14,4% SpO (SpO2 p=0,028, p0028 p=0,028 028 (p=0,028) p=0,047 p0047 047 (p=0,047 p=0,002 p0002 002 (p=0,002 elevado 1 meses 206 20 6 20,6 óbito 44,7%, 447 44 7 (44,7% logrank log rank p=0,019, p0019 p=0,019 019 p=0,019) Cox 16 93 ≤93 χ2=8,2, χ282 χ χ2 8 2 (χ2=8,2 p=0,049 p0049 049 χ2124 12 χ2=12,4 p=0,041, p0041 p=0,041 041 p=0,041) Characteristic 0,729 0729 729 (0,72 vs 0837 837 0,83 0,909 0909 909 44.7% (44.7 356 35 35.6 25 25% p=0,019. Conclusões (HP 202 14, ≥14,5 (≥14,5 <14,5 (<14,5% p00 p<0, 14,4 (SpO p002 p=0,02 02 (p=0,028 p=0,04 p004 04 (p=0,04 p=0,00 p000 00 (p=0,00 20, 44,7% (44,7 p001 p=0,01 01 9 ≤9 χ2=8,2 χ28 (χ2=8, χ212 χ2=12, 0,72 072 72 (0,7 083 83 0,8 0,90 090 90 44.7 (44. 3 35. ≥14, (≥14, <14, (<14,5 p0 p<0 p=0,0 (p=0,02 (p=0,0 44,7 (44, ≤ χ2=8, (χ2=8 χ21 χ2=12 0,7 07 (0, 08 0, 0,9 09 44. (44 ≥14 (≥14 <14 (<14, p< p=0, (p=0, 44, χ2=8 (χ2= χ2=1 (0 (4 ≥1 (≥1 <1 (<14 p=0 (p=0 χ2= (χ2 ( ≥ (≥ (<1 p= (p= (χ (< (p

Abstract Background: In pulmonary hypertension (PH), the identification of easily obtainable prognostic markers associated with right ventricular (RV) dysfunction and survival is needed. Objective: To evaluate the association of red cell distribution width (RDW) with clinical, echocardiographic parameters and survival in patients with pre-capillary PH, with the development of a mortality prediction model. Methods: Observational, longitudinal, and prospective study conducted from May 2019 to December 2022. Thirty-four patients with pre-capillary PH underwent two-dimensional echocardiography and complete blood count. A cutoff point of 14.5% was considered to define RDW as altered (≥14.5%) or normal (<14.5%). P values <0.05 were considered significant. Results: The median RDW was 14.4%. There was a significant difference in peripheral arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) (p=0.028), RV strain (p=0.047), and pericardial effusion (p=0.002) between the normal and elevated RDW groups. During a median follow-up of 15 months, 20.6% died. Patients with increased RDW had a shorter overall survival (44.7%, log-rank p=0.019), which was a predictor of mortality in univariate Cox regression (HR 8.55, p=0.048). The addition of RV strain <16% and SpO2 ≤93% to the model including RDW alone showed incremental value in predicting mortality (χ2=8.2, p=0.049; χ2=12.4, p=0.041), with increased area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (0.729 vs. 0.837 vs. 0.909) and decreased probability of survival (44.7% vs. 35.6% vs. 25%, log-rank p=0.019). Conclusions: RDW provides information on the severity of pre-capillary PH by correlating with echocardiographic parameters of RV dysfunction and mortality, which is best predicted by a model including RDW, RV strain and SpO2. Background , (PH) (RV needed Objective (RDW clinical precapillary pre capillary Methods Observational longitudinal 201 2022 Thirtyfour Thirty four twodimensional two dimensional count 145 14 5 14.5 ≥14.5% (≥14.5% <14.5%. <14.5% . (<14.5%) 005 0 05 <0.0 Results 144 4 14.4% SpO (SpO2 p=0.028, p0028 p p=0.028 028 (p=0.028) p=0.047, p0047 p=0.047 047 (p=0.047) p=0.002 p0002 002 (p=0.002 groups followup follow up 1 months 206 20 6 20.6 died 44.7%, 447 44 7 logrank log rank p=0.019, p0019 p=0.019 019 p=0.019) HR 855 8 55 8.55 p=0.048. p0048 p=0.048 048 p=0.048) 16 <16 93 ≤93 χ2=8.2, χ282 χ χ2 2 (χ2=8.2 p=0.049 p0049 049 χ2124 12 χ2=12.4 p=0.041, p0041 p=0.041 041 p=0.041) 0.729 0729 729 (0.72 vs 0837 837 0.83 0.909 0909 909 44.7% (44.7 356 35 35.6 25 25% p=0.019. Conclusions (PH 202 14. ≥14.5 (≥14.5 <14.5 (<14.5% 00 <0. 14.4 (SpO p002 p=0.02 02 (p=0.028 p004 p=0.04 04 (p=0.047 p=0.00 p000 (p=0.00 20. p001 p=0.01 01 85 8.5 <1 9 ≤9 χ2=8.2 χ28 (χ2=8. χ212 χ2=12. 0.72 072 72 (0.7 083 83 0.8 0.90 090 90 44.7 (44. 3 35. ≥14. (≥14. <14. (<14.5 <0 p00 p=0.0 (p=0.02 (p=0.04 (p=0.0 8. < ≤ χ2=8. (χ2=8 χ21 χ2=12 0.7 07 (0. 08 0. 0.9 09 44. (44 ≥14 (≥14 <14 (<14. p0 p=0. (p=0. χ2=8 (χ2= χ2=1 (0 (4 ≥1 (≥1 (<14 p=0 (p=0 χ2= (χ2 ( ≥ (≥ (<1 p= (p= (χ (< (p