ABSTRACT Capsicum annuum is a domesticated pepper species that exhibits a wide range of fruit size, color, and shape, as well as plant characteristics important for ornamental pepper cultivars, including plant architecture and leaf size and color. This variability can be found in Capsicum accessions from germplasm banks and used in breeding programs to develop new ornamental pepper cultivars. The objective of this study was to develop the ornamental characterization and pre-breeding of a segregating Capsicum annuum accession from the Active Germplasm Bank of Capsicum of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa Temperate Climate). Sixty-seven F1-generation and sixty-two F2-generation plants were characterized based on 16 morphological descriptors: stem color, nodal anthocyanin, plant growth habit, branching density, leaf density, leaf color, number of leaves per axil, flower position, corolla color, calix pigment, immature fruit color, fruit position, mature fruit color, fruit shape, fruit apex shape, and fruit brightness. The relative contribution of each trait to the genetic divergence was determined using the method proposed by Singh (1981). A principal component analysis was carried out. Almost all evaluated variables showed segregation, except for flower position and immature fruit color. Genetic variability was found in both F1 and F2 generations, indicating their potential for developing ornamental Capsicum annuum varieties. color shape cultivars prebreeding pre Embrapa Climate. Climate . Climate) Sixtyseven Sixty seven F1generation Fgeneration generation F sixtytwo sixty two F2generation 1 descriptors anthocyanin habit density axil pigment brightness 1981. 1981 (1981) out segregation generations varieties 198 (1981 19 (198 (19 (1 (

RESUMO Capsicum annuum é uma das espécies de pimentas domesticadas que possui ampla variação de tamanho, cor e formato de frutos, além de caracteres de planta, como arquitetura, porte ecor de folhas, entre outras, que também são muito importantes para cultivares de pimentas ornamentais. Esta variabilidade pode ser encontrada nos acessos de bancos de germoplasma de Capsicum, podendo ser utilizada no melhoramento genético para desenvolver novas cultivares de pimentas ornamentais. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar a caracterização ornamental e o pré-melhoramento de um acesso segregante de Capsicum annuum do Banco Ativo de Germoplasma de Capsicum da Embrapa Clima Temperado. Foram caracterizadas 67 plantas da geração F1 e 62 plantas da geração F2, através de 16 descritores morfológicos: cor da haste, antocianina nodal, hábito de crescimento da planta, densidade de ramificação, densidade de folhas, cor da folha, número de flores por axila, posição da flor, cor da corola, pigmento do cálice, cor do fruto imaturo, posição do fruto, cor do fruto maduro, formato do fruto, formato da ponta do fruto e brilho do fruto. A contribuição relativa de cada caráter para a divergência genética foi obtida pelo método proposto por SINGH. Foi realizada análise de componentes principais. Houve segregação para quase todas as variáveis avaliadas, exceto para posição de flor e cor de fruto imaturo. Foi possível observar a variabilidade genética nas gerações F1 e F2, evidenciando seu potencial de uso para o desenvolvimento de variedades ornamentais de Capsicum annuum. tamanho frutos planta arquitetura folhas outras prémelhoramento pré Temperado 6 F F2 1 morfológicos haste nodal ramificação folha axila corola cálice imaturo maduro SINGH principais avaliadas

ABSTRACT Research suggests the usage of foresight with focus on building future scenarios that supports organisational decision making process is crucial when formulating Digital Transformation (DT) strategies at firms, although there is a gap of quantitative studies proving such direct relationship. The objective of this study is to validate the relation between foresight and its factors and DT in companies. Using a quantitative method, a survey was conducted with 258 professionals from Brazilian companies in charge of DT processes, or DT and foresight consultants. The results were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling method with Partial Least Squares estimation (PLS-SEM), and validate the suggested hypotheses. As a conclusion, it can be seen that the Individual and Process Factors of Foresight and the Organisational Factors are interrelated, and that the Organisational Factors are directly related to TD in firms. This research contributes to the definition of the direct relation between foresight as a process and the success of DT strategies. It also validates existing scales in combination, supporting the promotion of gathered knowledge and making it possible to compare its results in different contexts. (DT firms relationship 25 processes consultants PLSSEM, PLSSEM PLS SEM , (PLS-SEM) hypotheses conclusion interrelated combination contexts 2 (PLS-SEM

RESUMO Pesquisas sugerem que a utilização do foresight, com foco na construção de cenários futuros que apoiem a tomada de decisão das organizações, é essencial na formulação de estratégias de Transformação Digital (TD) nas firmas, embora não tenham sido encontrados estudos comprovando quantitativamente essa relação direta (foresight versus TD). O objetivo deste estudo é validar a relação entre o foresight e fatores para a TD nas firmas. Adotando um método quantitativo, foi aplicada uma survey junto a 258 profissionais de empresas brasileiras encarregados de processos de TD, ou consultores de TD e foresight. Os resultados foram analisados pelo método de modelagem de equações estruturais com estimação por Mínimos Quadrados Parciais (PLS-SEM) e validam as hipóteses sugeridas. Como conclusão, é possível evidenciar que os fatores individuais e processuais do foresight e os fatores organizacionais possuem inter-relação, bem como que os fatores organizacionais apresentam relação direta com a TD nas firmas. Esta pesquisa valida a relação entre a aplicação do processo de foresight e o sucesso das estratégias de TD, servindo também como validação de escalas já existentes de maneira combinada. Assim, promove acúmulo de conhecimento acadêmico e possibilita a comparação de resultados em diferentes contextos. organizações (TD firmas TD. . TD) quantitativo 25 PLSSEM PLS SEM (PLS-SEM sugeridas conclusão interrelação, interrelação inter relação, inter-relação combinada Assim contextos 2

RESUMEN Las investigaciones sugieren que el uso del foresight, centrada en la construcción de escenarios de futuro que apoyen la toma de decisiones en la organización, es esencial en la formulación de estrategias de Transformación Digital (TD) en las empresas, aunque no se han encontrado estudios que demuestran cuantitativamente esta relación directa. El objetivo de este estudio es validar la relación entre la prospectiva y sus factores y la TD en las empresas. Utilizando un método cuantitativo, se aplicó una encuesta a 258 profesionales de empresas brasileñas responsables de procesos de TD, o consultores de TD y prospectiva. Los resultados fueron analizados mediante el método de Modelización de Ecuaciones Estructurales con estimación por Mínimos Cuadrados Parciales (PLS-SEM) y validan las hipótesis sugeridas. Como conclusión, se observa que los Factores Individuales y de Proceso del Foresight y los Factores foresight organización (TD directa cuantitativo 25 PLSSEM PLS SEM (PLS-SEM sugeridas conclusión 2

Abstract Introduction: Iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) are bioessential micronutrients for plants but can impair the energetic metabolism when present at high levels. Objective: To assess the photosynthetic performance and oxidative damages in Rhizophora mangle L. leaf tissues at low and high concentrations of Fe (74 and 195 mg kg-1; Feleaf) and Mn (65 and 414 mg kg-1; Mnleaf). Methods: Photosynthetic pigments, chlorophyll a fluorescence, leaf CO2 assimilation and gas exchange and DPPH• radical scavenging capacity were sampled in R. mangle growing in estuarine forests in the North region of Espírito Santo State and the extreme South of Bahia State (Brazil) showing low and high Feleaf and Mnleaf. Results: Effects of high Fe and Mn were not identified on pigment levels. The increase in Feleaf and Mnleaf at the levels observed in this assessment had a positive effect on the number of reaction centers and on the efficiency of the oxygen-evolving complex, evaluated as K-band, while no changes were found in the parameters related to the excitation trapping efficiency at the active center of photosystem II. Distinct interference patterns of Fe and Mn on the functional processes of photosynthesis were identified, especially on CO2 assimilation and reactive oxygen species metabolism, with major effects on CO2 assimilation and carboxylation efficiency of Rubisco at high Mnleaf. Conclusion: These findings demonstrate the efficiency of R. mangle in positively regulating the electron transport chain in response to high Fe and Mn, at least in terms of the preservation of structure and functionality of the plant photosynthetic apparatus. Moreover, interference of high Mnleaf in R. mangle occurs at non-stomatal and biochemical levels. There is an antagonistic interference of these trace elements with the physiology of R. mangle, which is a dominant species in Brazilian mangroves.

Resumen Introducción: El hierro (Fe) y el manganeso (Mn) son micronutrientes bioesenciales para las plantas, pero pueden afectar el metabolismo energético cuando están presentes en niveles altos. Objetivo: Evaluar el desempeño fotosintético y los daños oxidativos en tejidos foliares de Rhizophora mangle L. a bajas y altas concentraciones de Fe (74 y 195 mg kg-1; Feleaf) y Mn (65 y 414 mg kg-1; Mnleaf). Métodos: Se muestrearon pigmentos fotosintéticos, fluorescencia de clorofila a, asimilación e intercambio de gases de CO2 foliar y capacidad de eliminación de radicales DPPH• en R. mangle que crece en bosques de estuarios en la región Norte del estado de Espírito Santo y el extremo Sur del Estado de Bahía (Brasil) mostrando Feleaf y Mnleaf bajos y altos. Resultados: No se identificaron efectos de niveles elevados de Fe y Mn en los niveles de pigmento. El aumento de Feleaf y Mnleaf en los niveles observados en esta evaluación tuvo un efecto positivo en el número de centros de reacción y en la eficiencia del complejo generador de oxígeno, evaluado como banda K, mientras que no se encontraron cambios en los parámetros relacionados con la eficiencia de atrapamiento de excitación en el centro activo del fotosistema II. Se identificaron distintos patrones de interferencia de Fe y Mn en los procesos funcionales de la fotosíntesis, especialmente en la asimilación de CO2 y el metabolismo de las especies reactivas de oxígeno, con efectos importantes en la asimilación de CO2 y la eficiencia de carboxilación de Rubisco a niveles altos de Mnleaf. Conclusión: Los hallazgos demuestran la eficiencia de R. mangle en la regulación positiva de la cadena de transporte de electrones en respuesta a los altos niveles de Fe y Mn, al menos en términos de preservación de la estructura y funcionalidad del aparato fotosintético de la planta. Además, la interferencia de Mnleaf alto en R. mangle se presenta a niveles no estomáticos y bioquímicos. Hay interferencia antagónica de estos oligoelementos con la fisiología de R. mangle, que es una especie dominante en los manglares brasileños.

Resumen Haemonchus contortus es un nematodo hematófago con alta tasa de reproducción, considerado como el principal problema en pequeños rumiantes en pastoreo. Por tanto, se buscan alternativas de tratamiento con base en el uso de los extractos vegetales. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la actividad ovicida de Artemisia cina contra el parásito Haemonchus contortus y caracterizar químicamente el extracto con mayor actividad biológica a través de cromatografía de gases acoplado a espectrometría de masas (CG-MS). La obtención de los extractos a evaluar, se realizó con la técnica de maceración utilizando metanol, acetato de etilo y n-hexano. Los extractos se llevaron a sequedad total y se desafiaron frente a los huevos de H. contortus utilizando la técnica de inhibición de la eclosión de huevos descrita por la Asociación Mundial para el Avance de la Parasitología Veterinaria (WAAVP, por sus siglas en inglés). El extracto metanólico (EM) mostró el 100 % de actividad ovicida a una concentración de 4.25 mg/ml, siendo el más activo a una baja concentración, por tanto se caracterizó con CG-MS. EL EM posee principalmente ácidos grasos y terpenos; de ellos, el ácido hexadecanoico y el 2-[4-metil-6-(2,6,6-trimetilciclohex-1-enil) exa-1,3,5-trienil][ciclohex]-1-en-carboxialdehido. Los compuestos caracterizados han mostrado actividad antihelmíntica previamente reportada, por lo que la actividad ovicida puede estar asociada a estos. En conclusión, el extracto metanólico de A. cina tuvo una mayor actividad ovicida a bajas concentraciones, esto se debe probablemente a la presencia de ácidos grasos y terpenos.

Abstract Haemonchus contortus is a hematophagous nematode with a high reproduction rate, considered to be the main problem in grazing small ruminants. Therefore, treatment alternatives based on the use of plant extracts are sought. This study aimed to evaluate the ovicidal activity of Artemisia cina against the parasite Haemonchus contortus and to chemically characterize the extract with the highest biological activity through gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The extracts to be evaluated were obtained through the maceration technique using methanol, ethyl acetate, and n-hexane. The extracts were taken to total dryness and challenged against H. contortus eggs using the egg-hatching inhibition technique described by the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP). The methanolic extract (ME) showed 100 % ovicidal activity at a concentration of 4.25 mg/ml, being the most active at a low concentration; therefore, it was characterized by GC-MS. ME mainly contains fatty acids and terpenes; among them are hexadecanoic acid and 2-[4-methyl-6-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-enyl)hexa-1,3,5-trienyl][cyclohex]-1-en-carboxyaldehyde. The characterized compounds have shown previously reported anthelmintic activity so that ovicidal activity may be associated with them. In conclusion, the methanolic extract of A. cina had a higher ovicidal activity at low concentrations; this is probably due to the presence of fatty acids and terpenes.

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: A bibliometric analysis covering only the production of original studies or considering world production until 2022 has yet to be conducted. The creation and advancement of vaccines have also influenced research priorities, demonstrating the need for a new approach to this subject. OBJECTIVES: To analyze worldwide scientific production related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the aged and to describe what has already been produced. DESIGN AND SETTING: Bibliometric analysis with a quantitative approach. METHOD: The search terms “COVID-19,” “SARS-CoV-2,” “Aged,” and “Elderly” were used to retrieve articles from the Web of Science database. A total of 684 articles were included in the analysis. Data were imported into RStudio Desktop Software and linked to R Software. The Bibliometrix R package and VOSviewer software were used for analysis. RESULTS: Most articles were published in 2020. These were produced by 4,937 authors and published in 379 journals. The keyword most used by the authors was “COVID-19.” Publications from 77 countries were obtained. China had the highest article production ranking, and Spain collaborated the most. The articles addressed the implications of the pandemic on the aged, the relationship between vaccination in the aged, and the implications for the disease itself. CONCLUSION: Further research should be conducted, mainly concerning vaccines and vaccination of the aged, owing to the need for and importance of immunization in this risk group, including assessing the long-term effects of vaccines. BACKGROUND 202 conducted priorities subject OBJECTIVES 201 COVID19 COVID 19 (COVID-19 SETTING METHOD COVID19, 19, “COVID-19, SARSCoV2, SARSCoV2 SARSCoV SARS CoV 2, 2 “SARS-CoV-2, Aged, Aged “Aged, Elderly “Elderly database 68 RESULTS 2020 4937 4 937 4,93 37 journals COVID19. 19. “COVID-19. 7 obtained ranking itself CONCLUSION group longterm long term 20 COVID1 1 (COVID-1 “COVID-19 “SARS-CoV-2 “Aged 6 493 93 4,9 3 (COVID- “COVID-1 “SARS-CoV- 49 9 4, (COVID “COVID- “SARS-CoV “COVID

ABSTRACT Purpose: to report scientific evidence on the impact of aphasia on central auditory processing and map the contribution of auditory training to aphasic individuals. Methods: a scoping review approaching national and international databases (SciELO, LILACS, PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library) and the gray literature (Google Scholar and Open Grey). The inclusion criteria covered articles that addressed the interface between central auditory processing and aphasia, excluding duplicates, literature reviews, and scientific abstracts. Literature Review: the review comprised 13 articles that met the eligibility criteria for this study. Seven of the selected articles assessed central auditory processing, four used electrophysiological examinations (such as auditory brainstem response and long-latency auditory evoked potentials) to assess the auditory pathway, and only one analyzed the intervention in aphasic individuals with auditory training. Conclusion: scientific evidence points to an important change in aphasic people’s central auditory processing, with impaired figure-ground, auditory closure, temporal resolution and ordering, and binaural integration. Moreover, it is relevant to assess auditory processing, given the contribution of auditory training in speech-language-hearing therapy for a better prognosis in the rehabilitation of aphasia. Purpose Methods SciELO, SciELO (SciELO LILACS PubMed Scopus Library Google Grey. Grey . Grey) duplicates reviews abstracts Review 1 study such longlatency long latency potentials pathway Conclusion peoples people s figureground, figureground figure ground, ground figure-ground closure ordering integration Moreover speechlanguagehearing speech language hearing

RESUMO Objetivo: reportar as evidências científicas do impacto da afasia no Processamento Auditivo Central e mapear a contribuição do Treinamento Auditivo para a população afásica. Métodos: trata-se de uma revisão de escopo realizada nas bases de dados nacionais e internacionais: Scielo, Lilacs, Pubmed, Scopus, Cochrane Library e com uma busca adicional à literatura cinzenta no Google Scholar e Open Grey. Os critérios de inclusão abrangeram artigos que abordassem a interface do processamento auditivo central e afasia, excluindo-se as duplicações, artigos de revisão da literatura e resumos científicos. Revisão de Literatura: selecionaram-se 13 artigos que cumpriram os critérios de elegibilidade deste estudo. Dos artigos selecionados, sete apresentaram a avaliação do Processamento Auditivo Central, quatro apresentaram os exames eletrofisiológicos - como os exames de Potencial Evocado Auditivo de Tronco Encefálico (PEATE) e Potencial Evocado Auditivo de Longa Latência (PEALL) - para avaliação da via auditiva e apenas um estudo analisou a intervenção dos indivíduos afásicos por meio do treinamento auditivo. Conclusão: as evidências científicas apontam importante alteração no Processamento Auditivo Central dos afásicos, apresentando prejuízos nas habilidades auditivas de figura-fundo, fechamento auditivo, resolução e ordenação temporal e integração binaural. Ainda, demonstra-se como relevante a avaliação do processamento, devido à contribuição do Treinamento Auditivo nas terapias fonoaudiológicas para um melhor prognóstico na reabilitação das afasias. Objetivo afásica Métodos tratase trata se internacionais Scielo Lilacs Pubmed Scopus Grey excluindose excluindo duplicações científicos Literatura selecionaramse selecionaram 1 selecionados PEATE (PEATE PEALL (PEALL Conclusão figurafundo, figurafundo figura fundo, fundo figura-fundo binaural Ainda demonstrase demonstra afasias

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: For more than 30 years, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been a therapeutic tool for Parkinson's disease (PD) treatment. DBS can ameliorate several motor and non-motor symptoms and improve the patients’ quality of life. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the global scientific production of original and review articles on Parkinson's disease treatment using deep brain stimulation. DESIGN AND SETTING: Descriptive, bibliometric study with a quantitative approach. METHOD: The research protocol was conducted in March 2023 using the Web of Science database. Six hundred eighty-four articles were included in the analysis. Data were imported into RStudio Desktop Software, linked to R Software. The Bibliometrix R package, its Biblioshiny web interface, and VOSviewer software were used for the analysis. RESULTS: The international production began in 1998. Movement Disorders is the journal with the largest number of published articles and the most cited. Michael Okun and Andres Lozano are the authors who produced the most in this area. The University of Florida is the most active affiliated institution in Brazil. The United States has the largest number of collaborations and is mainly published by local researchers. In contrast, countries such as the United Kingdom and Canada have a high number of multi-country publications. The 15 most cited studies predominantly investigated subthalamic nucleus stimulation. CONCLUSION: DBS for Parkinson's disease is a relatively novel therapeutic approach, with studies that have expanded over the last twenty-five years. Most scientific production was quantitative and restricted to specialized journals. The United States, Europe, and China held the most articles. BACKGROUND 3 years (DBS Parkinsons Parkinson s PD (PD nonmotor non patients life OBJECTIVES SETTING Descriptive approach METHOD 202 database eightyfour eighty four analysis Software package interface RESULTS 1998 area Brazil researchers contrast multicountry multi country publications 1 CONCLUSION twentyfive twenty five journals Europe 20 199 2 19

Abstract The cognitive deficit, which is like Alzheimer’s disease and is associated with oxidative damage, may be induced by exposure to streptozotocin. This study aimed to evaluate if the tellurium-containing organocompound, 3j, 5’-arylchalcogeno-3-aminothymidine derivative, interferes with the effects of streptozotocin, as well as to investigate its toxicity in adult mice. Cognitive deficit was induced by two doses of streptozotocin (2.25 mg/kg/day, 48 h interval) intracerebroventricularly. After, the mice were subcutaneously treated with 3j (8.62 mg/kg/day) for 25 days. The effects were assessed by evaluating hippocampal and cortical acetylcholinesterase and behavioral tasks. 3j toxicity was investigated for 10 (0, 21.55, or 43.10 mg/kg/day) and 37 (0, 4.31, or 8.62 mg/kg/day) days by assessing biometric parameters and glucose and urea levels, and alanine aminotransferase activity in blood plasma. 3j exposure did not alter the behavioral alterations induced by streptozotocin exposure. On the other hand, 3j exposure normalized hippocampus acetylcholinesterase activity, which is enhanced by streptozotocin exposure. Toxicity evaluation showed that the administration of 3j for either 10 or 37 days did not cause harmful effects on the biometric and biochemical parameters analyzed. Therefore, 3j does not present any apparent toxicity and reverts acetylcholinesterase activity increase induced by streptozotocin in young adult mice. Alzheimers Alzheimer s damage telluriumcontaining tellurium containing organocompound j 5arylchalcogeno3aminothymidine arylchalcogenoaminothymidine 5 arylchalcogeno 3 aminothymidine derivative 2.25 225 2 (2.2 mgkgday mg kg day mg/kg/day 4 interval intracerebroventricularly After 862 8 62 (8.6 tasks 1 0, 0 (0 2155 21 55 21.55 4310 43 43.1 431 31 4.31 8.6 levels plasma hand analyzed Therefore 2.2 22 (2. 86 6 (8. ( 215 21.5 43. 4.3 8. 2. (2 (8 21. 4.

Abstract: Cleft lip and palate (CLP) represent the most frequently reported congenital anomaly affecting the craniofacial region. The aim of this study was to assess the output (in number of procedures) of the Brazilian hospitals accredited for the treatment of CLP patients, examine the referral flow of patients requiring this type of care, and ascertain the adequacy of the corresponding infrastructure of these healthcare facilities. Methodologically, the study used an observational, cross-sectional, and ecological design. Output data, categorized by state and macro-region, and patient referral flow records were accessible through the Outpatient Information System (SIA, in its Portuguese acronym) and the Hospital Information System (SIH, in Portuguese), respectively. Infrastructure assessment relied on data sourced from the National Register of Health Establishments (CNES, in Portuguese). Analysis encompassed data from 28 accredited hospitals. Concerning output metrics, the state of São Paulo ranked first in the number of procedures conducted. The establishments exhibiting the lowest output performance comprised six hospitals located in the Southeast region and two in the Center-West region. Examination of patient referral flow corroborated the concentration of procedures predominantly conducted in the Southeast, notably within São Paulo state. Infrastructure evaluation encompassed the following categories: physical facilities, diagnostic and therapeutic support services, equipment, and comprehensive multidisciplinary care services. The data showed that roughly 61% of the hospitals surveyed possessed less than half of the recommended items. The primary deficiency identified pertained to inadequacies in equipment availability. Conversely, the best outcomes were associated with diagnostic and therapeutic support services. It was concluded that enhancing hospital infrastructure is imperative for the amelioration of care provision to patients with CLP across all Brazilian states. Abstract (CLP facilities Methodologically observational crosssectional, crosssectional cross sectional, sectional cross-sectional design macroregion, macroregion macro region, macro-region SIA, SIA (SIA acronym SIH, SIH (SIH Portuguese, , Portuguese) respectively CNES, CNES (CNES Portuguese. . 2 metrics CenterWest Center West categories services 61 items availability Conversely states 6

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to compare the influence of four different maxillary removable orthodontic retainers on speech. Material and Methods: Eligibility criteria for sample selection were: 20-40-year subjects with acceptable occlusion, native speakers of Portuguese. The volunteers (n=21) were divided in four groups randomized with a 1:1:1:1 allocation ratio. The four groups used, in random order, the four types of retainers full-time for 21 days each, with a washout period of 7-days. The removable maxillary retainers were: conventional wraparound, wraparound with an anterior hole, U-shaped wraparound, and thermoplastic retainer. Three volunteers were excluded. The final sample comprised 18 subjects (11 male; 7 female) with mean age of 27.08 years (SD=4.65). The speech evaluation was performed in vocal excerpts recordings made before, immediately after, and 21 days after the installation of each retainer, with auditory-perceptual and acoustic analysis of formant frequencies F1 and F2 of the vowels. Repeated measures ANOVA and Friedman with Tukey tests were used for statistical comparison. Results: Speech changes increased immediately after conventional wraparound and thermoplastic retainer installation, and reduced after 21 days, but not to normal levels. However, this increase was statistically significant only for the wraparound with anterior hole and the thermoplastic retainer. Formant frequencies of vowels were altered at initial time, and the changes remained in conventional, U-shaped and thermoplastic appliances after three weeks. Conclusions: The thermoplastic retainer was more harmful to the speech than wraparound appliances. The conventional and U-shaped retainers interfered less in speech. The three-week period was not sufficient for speech adaptation. Objective Methods 2040year year 20 40 occlusion Portuguese n=21 n21 n (n=21 1111 1 1:1:1: ratio order fulltime full time 2 7days. 7days days. 7-days Ushaped U shaped excluded 11 (1 male female 2708 27 08 27.0 SD=4.65. SD465 SD SD=4.65 . 4 65 (SD=4.65) before auditoryperceptual auditory perceptual F comparison Results levels However weeks Conclusions threeweek week adaptation n=2 n2 (n=2 111 1:1:1 ( 270 0 27. SD46 SD=4.6 6 (SD=4.65 n= (n= 1:1: SD4 SD=4. (SD=4.6 (n 1:1 SD=4 (SD=4. 1: SD= (SD=4 (SD= (SD

RESUMO Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo comparar a influência na fala causada por quatro diferentes contenções ortodônticas removíveis superiores. Material e Métodos: Os critérios de elegibilidade para seleção da amostra foram: indivíduos com 20 a 40 anos de idade, com oclusão aceitável, falantes nativos de português. Os voluntários (n=21) foram divididos em quatro grupos, randomizados com proporção de alocação de 1:1:1:1. Os quatro grupos utilizaram os quatro tipos de contenção, em ordem aleatória e em período integral por 21 dias cada, com período de wash-out de sete dias. As contenções superiores removíveis foram: wraparound convencional, wraparound com orifício anterior, wraparound em U e contenção termoplástica. Três voluntários foram excluídos. A amostra final foi composta por 18 indivíduos (11 homens; 7 mulheres) com idade média de 27,08 anos (DP=4,65). A avaliação da fala foi realizada em gravações de trechos vocais, realizadas antes, imediatamente após e 21 dias após a instalação de cada contenção, com análise perceptivo-auditiva e acústica das frequências formantes F1 e F2 das vogais. ANOVA de medidas repetidas e teste de Friedman com Tukey foram utilizados para comparação estatística. Resultados: As alterações de fala aumentaram imediatamente após a instalação das contenções wraparound e termoplástica, e reduziram após 21 dias, mas não para níveis normais. Porém, esse aumento foi estatisticamente significativo apenas para as contenções wraparound com orifício anterior e termoplástica. As frequências dos formantes das vogais foram alteradas no momento inicial e, após três semanas, as alterações se mantiveram com as contenções convencional, em forma de U e termoplástica. Conclusões: A contenção termoplástica foi mais prejudicial à fala do que os aparelhos wraparound. Oswraparounds convencional e em forma de U interferiram menos na fala. O período de três semanas não foi suficiente para adaptação da fala. Objetivo Métodos 2 4 aceitável português n=21 n21 n (n=21 1111. 1111 1 1. 1:1:1:1 washout wash out excluídos 11 (1 homens mulheres 2708 27 08 27,0 DP=4,65. DP465 DP DP=4,65 . 65 (DP=4,65) vocais antes perceptivoauditiva perceptivo auditiva F estatística Resultados normais Porém Conclusões n=2 n2 (n=2 111 1:1:1: ( 270 0 27, DP46 DP=4,6 6 (DP=4,65 n= (n= 1:1:1 DP4 DP=4, (DP=4,6 (n 1:1: DP=4 (DP=4, 1:1 DP= (DP=4 1: (DP= (DP

SUMMARY Thyroglobulin (Tg) levels are important to predict recurrence in differentiated thyroid cancer patients. However, false-positive results can hence the request of unnecessary tests and treatments. We reported two cases of interference in thyroglobulin measurement and the workup to investigate them. Both patients achieved an excellent response to therapy after total thyroidectomy and one patient had also received radioiodine treatment. During the follow-up, Tg levels increased and there was no evidence of recurrent disease in the imaging studies. The Tg levels by the Access platform were positive but the results by Elecsys platform and LC-MS/MS were undetectable, leading to the hypothesis of heterophile antibodies (HAbs) interference. The possibility of HAbs interference must be considered when the Tg levels do not fit in the clinical picture. The measurement of Tg by another immunoassay or by LC-MS/MS may be useful in these situations. (Tg However falsepositive false treatments them treatment followup, followup follow up, up follow-up studies LCMS/MS LCMSMS LC MS/MS MS undetectable (HAbs picture situations LCMS MSMS

ABSTRACT Objective: To structure a proposal for implementing and monitoring the nursing care protocol for the safety of adult patients with external ventricular drains. Method: Descriptive exploratory research based on Implementation Science, with intentional sampling. Carried out in a hospital complex in southern Brazil, between May and December 2022, in four stages: online questionnaire on knowledge of care for patients with external ventricular shunt for nurses; matrix of proposed indicators with key actors; self-instructional online course for nurses; synthesis of the existing protocol. Contextualized instructional design was used to develop the course. Results: Six nurses from the operating room and intensive care unit participated, identifying knowledge gaps, pointing out the need for specific training; four key actors in the neurosurgery service defined six indicators. An online course was created and made available on the platform of the institution with two modules, including eight videos. Protocol synthesis was adapted to the standards of the institution’s quality sector. Conclusion: A report regarding the implementation of the nursing care protocol for patients with external ventricular drains was delivered for the nurse who was the technical responsible. Future studies should evaluate the implementation and impacts it will generate. This model can be adapted by other institutions. Objective Method Science sampling Brazil 2022 stages selfinstructional self Results participated gaps training modules videos institutions s sector Conclusion responsible generate 202 20 2

RESUMO Objetivo: Estruturar uma proposta de implementação e de monitoramento do protocolo assistencial de enfermagem para a segurança de pacientes adultos submetidos à derivação ventricular externa. Método: Pesquisa exploratória descritiva, fundamentada na Ciência da Implementação, com amostragem intencional. Realizada em um complexo hospitalar do sul do Brasil, entre maio e dezembro de 2022, em quatro etapas: questionário on-line sobre conhecimento de assistência a pacientes com derivação ventricular externa para enfermeiros; matriz de indicadores propostos com atores-chave; curso on-line autoinstrucional para enfermeiros; e síntese do protocolo existente. Utilizou-se design instrucional contextualizado para o desenvolvimento do curso. Resultados: Participaram da pesquisa seis enfermeiros de centro cirúrgico e unidade de terapia intensiva, identificando-se conhecimento com lacunas, o que aponta para a necessidade de treinamento específico; quatro atores-chave do serviço de neurocirurgia definiram seis indicadores. Elaborou-se um curso on-line, disponibilizado na plataforma institucional, com dois módulos, incluindo oito vídeos. A síntese de protocolo foi adequada às normas do setor de qualidade da instituição. Conclusão: Um relatório com a proposta de implementação do protocolo assistencial de enfermagem para pacientes com derivação ventricular externa foi entregue para a responsável técnica de enfermagem da instituição. Sugerem-se estudos futuros para avaliar a implementação do protocolo e seus impactos, havendo a possibilidade de adaptação para outras instituições, contribuindo para o monitoramento contínuo da prática e para a melhoria da assistência prestada. Objetivo Método descritiva Implementação intencional Brasil 2022 etapas online on line atoreschave atores chave existente Utilizouse Utilizou se Resultados intensiva identificandose identificando lacunas específico Elaborouse Elaborou online, line, institucional módulos vídeos instituição Conclusão Sugeremse Sugerem impactos instituições prestada 202 20 2

RESUMEN Objetivo: Estructurar una propuesta para la implementación y seguimiento del protocolo de cuidados de enfermería para la seguridad de pacientes adultos sometidos al drenaje ventricular externo. Método: Investigación exploratoria descriptiva basada en la Ciencia de la Implementación, con muestreo intencional. Realizada en un complejo hospitalario del sur de Brasil, entre mayo y diciembre de 2022, en cuatro etapas: cuestionario online sobre conocimientos acerca del cuidado de pacientes con drenaje ventricular externo para enfermeros; matriz de indicadores propuestos con actores clave; curso autoejecutado en línea para enfermeros; síntesis del protocolo existente. Para desarrollar el curso se utilizó un diseño instruccional contextualizado. Resultados: Participaron seis enfermeros de quirófano y unidad de cuidados intensivos, identificando lagunas de su conocimiento, señalando la necesidad de capacitación específica; cuatro actores clave del servicio de neurocirugía definieron seis indicadores. Se creó un curso en línea disponible en la plataforma institucional con dos módulos, incluyendo ocho videos. La síntesis del protocolo se adaptó a los estándares del sector de calidad de la institución. Conclusión: Presentar propuesta al técnico de enfermería de la institución responsable de implementar el protocolo de atención de enfermería a pacientes con derivación ventricular externa. Se sugieren estudios futuros para evaluar la implementación y los impactos que generará. Este modelo puede ser adaptado por otras instituciones. Objetivo Método Implementación intencional Brasil 2022 etapas existente contextualizado Resultados intensivos conocimiento específica módulos videos Conclusión externa generará instituciones 202 20 2

ABSTRACT Purpose: to describe the development, focusing on language, of children affected by congenital Zika syndrome and compare it with that of typically developing children. Methods: a quantitative, observational, cross-sectional, case-control study. Data from the group of children with congenital Zika virus syndrome (case) were matched for sex and age with data from the group of typically developing children without comorbidities (control). The research included 20 parents/guardians of the children in the case group and 20 parents/guardians of the children in the control group, using interview as an adapted instrument. The data underwent descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, through association tests and comparison of means, with the significance level set at 5%. Results: there was a statistical difference in motor, auditory, and language development between the groups, according to the parents' perception. Conclusion: Based on the caregivers’ reports, most of the case group communicated non-verbally through babbling, shouting, and eye contact, whereas the minority communicated through dialogue, understood simple orders, and performed imitative behaviors, symbolic play, and shared attention. On the other hand, the control group communicated through complex sentences constructed into narratives. Purpose Methods quantitative observational crosssectional, crosssectional cross sectional, sectional cross-sectional casecontrol study (case control. . (control) 2 parentsguardians parents guardians instrument analysis means 5 5% Results motor auditory groups perception Conclusion caregivers reports nonverbally non verbally babbling shouting contact dialogue orders behaviors play attention hand narratives (control

RESUMO Objetivo: descrever o desenvolvimento infantil, com enfoque na linguagem, de crianças acometidas da síndrome congênita do Zika e compará-lo com o de crianças com desenvolvimento típico. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo observacional, transversal, do tipo caso-controle, e de natureza quantitativa. Os dados do grupo de crianças com Síndrome Congênita do Zika vírus (caso) foram pareados por sexo e idade com os dados do grupo de crianças sem comorbidades e desenvolvimento típico (controle). Participaram da pesquisa, 20 responsáveis pelas crianças do grupo caso e 20 pelas crianças do grupo controle e o instrumento utilizado foi uma entrevista adaptada. Os dados foram examinados por meio de uma análise estatística descritiva e inferencial por meio de testes de associação e de comparação de médias, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: foi observada diferença estatística entre os grupos estudados, referente ao desenvolvimento infantil, no âmbito motor, auditivo e de linguagem, com base na percepção dos pais. Conclusão: diante das informações dos cuidadores, a comunicação da maioria do grupo caso ocorre de forma não verbal por meio de gorjeios, gritos e contato visual; e a minoria comunica-se por diálogo, compreende ordens simples, realiza condutas imitativas, brincar simbólico e tem atenção compartilhada. Diferentemente, o grupo controle comunica-se por meio de frases complexas presentes em narrativas. Objetivo infantil linguagem comparálo compará lo Métodos tratase trata se observacional transversal casocontrole, casocontrole controle, caso-controle quantitativa (caso controle. . (controle) pesquisa 2 adaptada médias 5 5% Resultados estudados motor pais Conclusão cuidadores gorjeios visual comunicase comunica diálogo simples imitativas compartilhada Diferentemente narrativas (controle

ABSTRACT Purpose: to identify the profile of tinnitus research in Brazil and the main procedures adopted by professionals in the field in the national territory. Methods: an observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study, in which an active search was made on digital platforms to identify researchers in Brazil who have tinnitus as a study focus. After identifying the tinnitus study groups, an online Form was sent to the researchers comprising 21 questions, so as to know the works in development. The collected responses were extracted and tabulated intoMicrosoft Excel Professional Plus2019 through the absolute and relative frequency measurements of the final sample. Results: 117 researchers were identified, of these, 21 participated in the study, being (90.5%) females, specifically from public universities (81%) in the Southeast region of Brazil (47.7%). These professionals develop clinical research (76.1%), focusing on therapies and/or treatments (38.1%), and use sound therapy (52.38%) as the main technological resource of their studies. Conclusion: the research profile is clinical, with a main focus on therapies and/or treatments for tinnitus. As for the procedures, there is a predominant application of the Visual Analogue Scale- VAS and the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory- THI as evaluation protocols and sound therapy as the main technological resource of their studies. Purpose territory Methods observational descriptive crosssectional cross sectional groups 2 questions development Plus Plus201 sample Results 11 identified these 90.5% 905 90 5 (90.5% females 81% 81 (81% 47.7%. 477 47.7% . 47 7 (47.7%) 76.1%, 761 76.1% , 76 1 (76.1%) andor or 38.1%, 381 38.1% 38 (38.1%) 52.38% 5238 52 (52.38% studies Conclusion Scale Inventory Plus20 90.5 9 (90.5 8 (81 47.7 4 (47.7% 76.1 (76.1% 38.1 3 (38.1% 52.38 523 (52.38 Plus2 90. (90. (8 47. (47.7 76. (76.1 38. (38.1 52.3 (52.3 (90 ( (47. (76. (38. 52. (52. (9 (47 (76 (38 (52 (4 (7 (3 (5

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar o perfil das pesquisas sobre zumbido realizadas no Brasil e os principais procedimentos adotados pelos profissionais da área em território nacional. Métodos: estudo de caráter observacional, descritivo e transversal, em que foi feita uma busca ativa em plataformas digitais para identificar pesquisadores no Brasil que têm o zumbido como foco de estudo. Após a identificação dos grupos de estudo sobre zumbido, foi enviado aos pesquisadores um formulário online composto por 21 questões, com o intuito de conhecer os trabalhos em desenvolvimento. As respostas coletadas foram extraídas e tabuladas no Microsoft Excel professional plus 2019 por meio das medidas de frequência absoluta e relativa da amostra final. Resultados: foram identificados 117 pesquisadores, destes, 21 participaram do estudo, sendo (90,5%) do sexo feminino, especificamente de universidades públicas (81%) da região Sudeste do Brasil (47,7%). Esses profissionais desenvolvem pesquisas clínicas (76,1%), com foco em terapias e/ou tratamentos (38,1%) e utilizam a terapia sonora (52,38%) como recurso tecnológico principal de seus estudos. Conclusão: o perfil das pesquisas é do tipo clínico, com foco principal em terapias e/ou tratamentos para o zumbido. Quanto aos procedimentos, há o predomínio de aplicação da Escala Visual Analógica- EVA e do Tinnitus Handicap Inventory-THI como protocolos de avaliação e a terapia sonora como recurso tecnológico principal de seus estudos. Objetivo nacional Métodos observacional transversal 2 questões desenvolvimento 201 final Resultados 11 destes 90,5% 905 90 5 (90,5% feminino 81% 81 (81% 47,7%. 477 47,7% . 47 7 (47,7%) 76,1%, 761 76,1% , 76 1 (76,1%) eou ou 38,1% 381 38 (38,1% 52,38% 5238 52 (52,38% estudos Conclusão clínico Analógica InventoryTHI Inventory THI 20 90,5 9 (90,5 8 (81 47,7 4 (47,7% 76,1 (76,1% 38,1 3 (38,1 52,38 523 (52,38 90, (90, (8 47, (47,7 76, (76,1 38, (38, 52,3 (52,3 (90 ( (47, (76, (38 52, (52, (9 (47 (76 (3 (52 (4 (7 (5

Abstract: Rice seeds have a dormancy which is understood as resistance to pre- and post-harvest germination. Thus, the present study aims to evaluate periods and temperatures in the pre-drying of rice seeds (cultivar IRGA 431 CL) to overcome dormancy. An experiment was carried out in a completely randomized design at the Didactic and Seed Research Laboratory, at the Federal University of Santa Maria. Three lots of the cultivar IRGA 431 CL were used. For the present study, temperatures of 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55 °C in a forced-air circulation oven were used to overcome seed dormancy. At each temperature the seeds remained for periods of 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 h. First count, germination, and seedling root and shoot lengths were evaluated in the experiment. The data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance and compared by response surface. Temperature between 41 and 44 °C for a period of 95 h is more indicated to overcome dormancy in seeds of the IRGA 431 CL cultivar in a forced-air circulation oven. Abstract pre postharvest post harvest germination Thus predrying drying 43 Laboratory Maria 35 40 45 5 C forcedair forced air 24 48 72 96 120 14 16 count surface 4 9 3 2 7 12 1

Resumo: As sementes de arroz possuem uma dormência a qual é entendida como uma resistência à germinação pré e pós-colheita. Assim, o presente estudo tem como objetivo avaliar períodos e temperaturas na pré-secagem de sementes de arroz (cultivar IRGA 431 CL) para superação da dormência. Foi conduzido experimento em delineamento inteiramente casualizado no Laboratório Didático e de Pesquisa em Sementes, da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Foram utilizados três lotes da cultivar IRGA 431 CL. Para o presente estudo foram utilizadas as temperaturas de 35, 40, 45, 50 e 55 °C em estufa de circulação de ar forçado, para superar a dormência das sementes. Em cada temperatura as sementes permaneceram por um período de 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, 168 h. No experimento foi avaliada a primeira contagem, germinação, comprimento de raiz e de parte aérea de plântulas. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos à análise de variância e comparados por superfície resposta. Para superação de dormência de sementes da cultivar IRGA 431 CL em estufa de circulação de ar forçado é mais indicada a temperatura entre 41° e 44 °C por um período de 95 h. Resumo póscolheita. póscolheita pós colheita. colheita pós-colheita Assim présecagem secagem 43 Sementes Maria 35 40 45 5 C 24 48 72 96 120 144 16 h contagem plântulas resposta 41 4 9 3 2 7 12 14 1