ABSTRACT Planting is considered one of the most essential steps in coffee growing. Lack of uniformity in planting may compromise future operations. Therefore, verifying planting operations quality is fundamental to optimizing production processes and reducing costs. This study aimed to investigate planting techniques through Statistical Process Control (SPC) and aerial images. Carried out in two areas, managed manually and semi-mechanized in the Bom Jardim Farm (MG - Brazil). Data were collected through Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). Quality control charts and density maps were used to identify variations in distribution and spacing between plants and planting rows. It was found that the planting carried out manually was 4.7% wider than projected due to spacing reduction from 0.5 m to 0.48 m. The semi-mechanized system displayed a deficit of 7% compared to the projected planting system, using 0.55 m between plants. The density map showed the most significant planting alignment variations. Despite displaying lower results than the manual system, the semi-mechanized system improvements are valid for their minimal average variations. Thus, correcting points found outside the limits can increase the efficiency of semi-mechanized planting. growing Therefore costs SPC (SPC images areas semimechanized semi mechanized MG Brazil. Brazil . Brazil) RPA. RPA (RPA) rows 47 4 7 4.7 05 0 5 0. 048 48 0.4 055 55 Thus (RPA 4. 04

We report a facile hydrothermal method for the synthesis of niobium pentoxide (Nb2O5) under two different temperatures, 120 °C (Nb2O5-120) and 150 °C (Nb2O5-150). The obtained materials were characterized by structural, optical and morphological techniques. Also, the photocatalytic properties of the Nb2O5 samples were evaluated in two reactions under ultraviolet (UVC) irradiation: degradation of methylene blue (MB) and indigo carmine (IC) dyes; and esterification of free fatty acids (FFA) present in waste cooking oil (WCO). The Nb2O5 was formed at different temperatures of synthesis, and the increase in temperature did not cause significant changes in the structural and optical characteristics, but resulted in an increased surface area of the synthesized materials. Both synthesized materials showed excellent efficiency for dye photodegradation. The sample Nb2O5-150 presented the best performance for the MB photodegradation, with almost 85% of the removal efficiency. In this case, the adsorption of MB molecules on the surface of the material was high due to the favorable electrostatic interaction and also because of its high surface area. For the IC photodegradation, the adsorption was insignificant, and both samples presented approximately 100% of the removal efficiency. These materials were also promising for the reduction of free fat acids in waste oil by photoesterification. NbO Nb O (Nb2O5 12 C Nb2O5120 (Nb2O5-120 15 Nb2O5150. Nb2O5150 . (Nb2O5-150) techniques Also Nb2O UVC (UVC irradiation (MB (IC dyes FFA (FFA WCO. WCO (WCO) characteristics photodegradation Nb2O5-15 85 case insignificant 100 photoesterification (Nb2O 1 Nb2O512 (Nb2O5-12 Nb2O515 (Nb2O5-150 (WCO Nb2O5-1 8 10 Nb2O51 (Nb2O5-1 (Nb2O5-15 Nb2O5- (Nb2O5-

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Genitourinary health significantly affects the quality of life of men, particularly those in middle age. Recent studies have shown that more than half of the men aged over 40 years experience some degree of low urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) or erectile dysfunction (ED). OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of ED and LUTS in middle-aged men and correlate this with quality of life data. DESIGN AND SETTING: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a municipality in the countryside of São Paulo. METHODS: A trained team collected data between July 2021 and August 2022 through face-to-face interviews using a characterization instrument, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), International Index of Erectile Function-6 (IIEF-6), and World Health Organization Quality-of-Life Scale. RESULTS: The study included 375 male participants with a median age of 53 years (interquartile range [IQR] 38.5-66). The IIEF-6 showed the presence of some degree of ED in 51.1% (n = 188) of patients, with a median score of 25 (IQR 21-29). The IPSS revealed that 35.2% (n = 132) of the patients had some degree of LUTS, with a median score of 5 (IQR 2-11). The urological questionnaires had a direct proportional correlation with age (P < 0.001) and significant differences between the medians of different marital statuses (P < 0.001). The presence or severity of these disorders was inversely correlated with the individuals’ quality of life (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: ED and LUTS significantly correlated with the quality of life, marital status, and age in men. BACKGROUND 4 (LUTS ED. . (ED) OBJECTIVE middleaged SETTING crosssectional cross sectional Paulo METHODS 202 facetoface face to instrument IPSS, , (IPSS) Function6 Function 6 Function- IIEF6, IIEF6 IIEF (IIEF-6) QualityofLife Quality Life Scale RESULTS 37 interquartile IQR [IQR 38.566. 38566 38.5 66 38 38.5-66) IIEF- 511 51 1 51.1 n 188 2 2129. 2129 21 29 21-29) 352 35 35.2 132 211. 211 11 2-11) P 0.001 0001 0 001 0.001. individuals CONCLUSIONS status (ED 20 (IPSS (IIEF-6 3 566 38.566 3856 385 38. 38.5-66 51. 18 212 21-29 35. 13 2-11 0.00 000 00 (IIEF- 56 38.56 38.5-6 21-2 2-1 0.0 (IIEF 38.5- 21- 2- 0.

Gender equity still needs to be fostered in society, and education can help change this scenario. This research aimed to investigate the impact of a didactic sequence involving inquiry-based science education and actions aimed at gender equity and deconstructing stereotypes in promoting more equitable participation among adolescent girls and boys. This is an action research in an extension activity, which analysed evaluative data from video recordings and questionnaires. The analysis involved immersion in the data, its categorisation and coding, and the determination of counting rules. The results indicate that inquiry based science education and jointly planned actions can help avoid sexist examples, foster examples of women's participation in Science, and enable equal participation between girls and boys, enabling them to interact and engage equally. Among the challenges identified, we have the greater difficulty in stimulating argumentation and explanation from both girls and boys and stimulating verbal participation from students who are not very participative.

La equidad de género sigue siendo un tema pendiente de fomentar en la sociedad y la educación puede contribuir a cambiar este escenario. Esta investigación se propuso investigar el impacto de una secuencia didáctica que incluía educación científica basada en la indagación y acciones dirigidas a la equidad de género y a la deconstrucción de estereotipos en la promoción de una participación más equitativa entre las niñas y los niños adolescentes. Se trata de una investigación-acción en una actividad de extensión, que analizó datos evaluativos de grabaciones de vídeo y cuestionarios. El análisis implicó la inmersión en los datos, su categorización y codificación, y la determinación de reglas de conteo. Los resultados indican que la educación científica basada en la indagación y las acciones planificadas conjuntamente pueden ayudar a evitar ejemplos sexistas, fomentar ejemplos de participación de mujeres en la Ciencia y permitir la participación igualitaria entre niñas y niños, permitiéndoles interactuar y participar en igualdad de condiciones. Entre los retos identificados, tenemos la mayor dificultad para estimular la argumentación y la explicación tanto de las niñas como de los niños y estimular la participación verbal de los/as estudiantes poco participativos/as.

A equidade de gênero ainda precisa ser fomentada na sociedade e a educação pode contribuir para mudar este cenário. Nesta pesquisa, objetivamos investigar o impacto de uma sequência didática envolvendo o Ensino de Ciências por Investigação e ações voltadas para equidade de gênero e desconstrução de estereotipias na promoção de uma participação mais equitativa entre meninas e meninos adolescentes. Trata-se de uma pesquisa-ação em uma atividade extensionista, que analisou dados avaliativos proveninentes de videogravações e questionários. A análise envolveu a imersão nos dados, sua categorização e codificação e a determinação de regras de contagem. Os resultados apontam que o Ensino de Ciências por Investigação e as ações conjuntamente planejadas podem ajudar a evitar exemplos sexistas, fomentar exemplos da participação das mulheres nas Ciências e possibilitar a equidade de participação entre meninas e meninos possibilitando-lhes interação e engajamentos equitativos. Entre os desafios identificados temos: a maior dificuldade de estimular a argumentação e a explicação tanto de meninas como de meninos, e estimular a participação verbal dos alunas/os pouco participativas/os.

ABSTRACT: Studies on the effects of biochar and chicken manure on soil chemical properties and initial growth of rosewood under field conditions in the Amazon are rare; therefore, a field experiment was carried out to evaluate the effects of biochar, chicken manure, and mineral fertilizer on the chemical properties of the soil, nutrient concentrations in the leaves, and on the initial growth of rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) grown in clay soil. The study was conducted in causal blocks, with five treatments (control, biochar, biochar plus chicken manure, biochar plus mineral fertilizer, and biochar plus chicken manure plus mineral fertilizer) and three replications. In general, we observed that the application of biochar and chicken manure, alone or in combination, increased soil pH, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and manganese content, as well as foliar potassium and calcium concentrations. However, despite fertilization, we did not observe significant gains in the growth of A. rosaeodora seedlings until ten months after planting. The combination of biochar and chicken manure exhibited the greatest impact, and is therefore important for soil sustainability and plant development in tropical soils.

RESUMEN: Los estudios sobre el efecto del biocarbón y el estiércol de pollo sobre las propiedades químicas del suelo y el crecimiento inicial del palo de rosa en condiciones de campo en el Amazonas son escasos, por lo que se llevó a cabo un experimento de campo para evaluar los efectos del biocarbón, el estiércol de pollo y los fertilizantes minerales sobre las propiedades químicas, propiedades del suelo, concentraciones de nutrientes en las hojas y sobre el crecimiento inicial del palo de rosa (Aniba rosaeodora) cultivado en suelo arcilloso. El estudio se realizó en bloques causales, con cinco tratamientos (testigo, biocarbón, biocarbón y gallinaza, biocarbón y fertilizante mineral, biocarbón, gallinaza y fertilizante mineral) y tres repeticiones. Observamos que, en general, la aplicación de biocarbón y estiércol de pollo, solos o en combinación, aumentó el pH del suelo, los contenidos de calcio, fósforo, zinc y manganeso, así como las concentraciones foliares de potasio y calcio. Por otro lado, a pesar de la fertilización, no observamos ganancias significativas en el crecimiento de las plántulas de A. rosaeodora hasta diez meses después de la siembra. La combinación de biocarbón y estiércol de pollo mostró el mayor impacto y, por lo tanto, es un aliado importante para la sostenibilidad del suelo y el desarrollo de las plantas en suelos tropicales.

Abstract Introduction: Chronic kidney disease is usually asymptomatic, and its diagnosis depends on laboratory tests, with emphasis on serum creatinine and proteinuria. Objective: To assess knowledge on the role of serum creatinine as a biomarker of kidney function in a sample of the Brazilian population. Method: Cross-sectional observational study conducted in São Paulo (SP, Brazil), in which a random adult population was interviewed. Results: A total of 1138 subjects were interviewed, with a median age of 36 years old (27–52); 55.1% were female. Regarding the “creatinine” biomarker, 40.6% stated they had never performed such a test. When asked about their knowledge on the usefulness of this exam, only 19.6% knew its function. The other responses were “I don’t know” (71.6%), evaluating heart function (0.9%) and liver function (7.8%). Of those who reported they had already taken a creatinine test, only 29.4% correctly identified the role of creatinine. When dividing the groups into “knows” and “does not know” the function of creatinine, a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) was observed regarding level of education, female sex, being a healthcare student/worker, having ever measured creatinine, knowing someone with kidney disease and older age. In the multivariate analysis, the main variable related to knowing the creatinine role was having previously taken the test (OR 5.16; 95% CI 3.16–8.43, p < 0.001). Conclusion: There is a significant lack of knowledge about creatinine and its use in checkups. The results indicate that greater efforts are needed from healthcare professionals to raise awareness on the role of serum creatinine. Introduction asymptomatic tests proteinuria Objective Method Crosssectional Cross sectional SP, SP (SP Brazil, Brazil , Brazil) interviewed Results 113 3 27–52 2752 27 52 (27–52) 551 55 1 55.1 “creatinine 406 40 6 40.6 exam 196 19 19.6 I dont don t know 71.6%, 716 71.6% 71 (71.6%) 0.9% 09 0 9 (0.9% 7.8%. 78 7.8% . 7 8 (7.8%) 294 29 4 29.4 knows “knows does 0.05 005 05 education sex studentworker student worker student/worker analysis OR 5.16 516 5 16 95 316843 43 3.16–8.43 0.001. 0001 0.001 001 0.001) Conclusion checkups 11 27–5 275 2 (27–52 55. 40. 19. 71.6 (71.6% 0.9 (0.9 7.8 (7.8% 29. 0.0 00 5.1 51 31684 3.16–8.4 000 0.00 27– (27–5 71. (71.6 0. (0. 7. (7.8 5. 3168 3.16–8. (27– (71. (0 (7. 316 3.16–8 (27 (71 ( (7 31 3.16– (2 3.16 3.1 3.

Resumo Introdução: A doença renal crônica costuma ser assintomática e seu diagnóstico depende da realização de exames laboratoriais, com destaque para a creatinina sérica e pesquisa de proteinúria. Objetivo: Avaliar em uma amostra da população brasileira o conhecimento sobre o papel da creatinina sérica como marcador de função renal. Método: Estudo observacional transversal realizado na cidade de São Paulo (SP, Brasil), em que foi entrevistada uma população adulta aleatória. Resultados: Foram entrevistados 1138 indivíduos, com idade mediana de 36 anos (27–52); 55,1% do sexo feminino. Com relação ao marcador “creatinina”, 40,6% afirmaram que nunca realizaram tal dosagem. Quando questionados quanto ao conhecimento sobre a utilidade desse exame, somente 19,6% sabiam a sua função. As outras respostas foram “não sei” (71,6%), avaliar o funcionamento do coração (0,9%) e fígado (7,8%). Dos que afirmaram já terem realizado o exame de creatinina, somente 29,4% acertaram a função da creatinina. Ao dividir os grupos em “sabe” e “não sabe” a função da creatinina, percebeu-se diferença estatisticamente significante (p < 0,05) em relação ao grau de escolaridade, sexo feminino, ser aluno/trabalhador da saúde, ter dosado creatinina alguma vez, conhecer alguém com doença renal e maior idade. Na análise multivariada, a principal variável relacionada com conhecer a função da creatinina foi ter realizado o exame anteriormente (OR 5,16; IC 95% 3,16–8,43, p < 0,001). Conclusão: Há grande desconhecimento sobre a creatinina e seu uso em check-ups. Os resultados indicam que é necessário maior esforço por parte dos profissionais de saúde para divulgar o papel da creatinina sérica. Introdução laboratoriais proteinúria Objetivo Método SP, SP (SP Brasil, Brasil , Brasil) aleatória Resultados 113 indivíduos 3 27–52 2752 27 52 (27–52) 551 55 1 55,1 feminino “creatinina” 406 40 6 40,6 dosagem 196 19 19,6 não sei 71,6%, 716 71,6% 71 (71,6%) 0,9% 09 0 9 (0,9% 7,8%. 78 7,8% . 7 8 (7,8%) 294 29 4 29,4 sabe “sabe percebeuse percebeu se 0,05 005 05 escolaridade alunotrabalhador aluno trabalhador vez multivariada OR 5,16 516 5 16 95 316843 43 3,16–8,43 0,001. 0001 0,001 001 0,001) Conclusão checkups. checkups check ups. ups check-ups 11 27–5 275 2 (27–52 55, “creatinina 40, 19, 71,6 (71,6% 0,9 (0,9 7,8 (7,8% 29, 0,0 00 5,1 51 31684 3,16–8,4 000 0,00 27– (27–5 71, (71,6 0, (0, 7, (7,8 5, 3168 3,16–8, (27– (71, (0 (7, 316 3,16–8 (27 (71 ( (7 31 3,16– (2 3,16 3,1 3,

Resumen Varias publicaciones han reportado la presencia de triatominos en áreas urbanas de las Américas. Cuatro especies de triatominos se reportan en el municipio de Araraquara, São Paulo, Brasil: Panstrongylus megistus, Rhodnius neglectus, Triatoma infestans y T. sordida. Aunque ya se notificado a la municipalidad, presentamos el registro de invasión domiciliaria por parte de R. neglectus en el área urbana de Araraquara. Este hecho refuerza la preocupación por la urbanización de R. neglectus en el estado de São Paulo, con relatos de colonización e invasión de viviendas en diversos municipios.

Abstract Several publications have reported the occurrence of triatomines in urban areas of the Americas. Four species of triatomines are reported in the municipality of Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil: Panstrongylus megistus, Rhodnius neglectus, Triatoma infestans, and T. sordida. Although already notified to the municipality, we present the record of household invasion by R. neglectus in urban area in the Araraquara. This occurrence reinforces the concern over urbanization by R. neglectus in the state of São Paulo, with reports of colonization and home invasion in various municipalities.

ABSTRACT The relationship between performance in physical tests and the match intensity from the heart rate (HR) response has not been studied in soccer. Thus, this study aimed to verify the correlation between the performance in physical tests and the intensity of the soccer match. Eleven Under-20 soccer players from the first division were evaluated in 2 official matches. The Yo-Yo intermittent aerobic test level 1 (YYIR1), 10-m and 30-m speed, repeated sprints ability (RSA, 6 x 20-20 m), the squat (SJ) and countermovement (CMJ) jump tests were performed. The heart rate (HR) was used to calculate the impulse training (M-TRIMP) by Edwards's methods, and the time spent above 90% of HRmax (HR> 90%) was considered a high-intensity parameter. Pearson's correlation was applied, considering the significance level of p< 0.05. Significant correlations occurred between YYIR1 and M-TRIMP (r= 0.72) and the time in HR> 90% (r= 0.51) and between the best time in RSA (RSAbest) and HR> 90% (r= −0.50). YYIR1 was the best test related to the match intensity measured by the HR. RSAbest was also a good high-intensity indicator of the match, while jump and speed tests were not.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the ecophysiological aspects and biomass production of three soybean genotypes subjected to soil flooding in the vegetative and/or reproductive stages. The design adopted was completely randomized with 5 replications, in a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement, with three soybean genotypes: PELBR 17-46, PELBR 15-7016, and 75I77RSF IPRO; and three water treatment conditions: soil flooding for 10 days in the vegetative period + 10 days in the reproductive period; soil flooding for 10 days only in the reproductive period, and the control treatment, where the soil was maintained at 70% of field capacity. There was a reduction in the relative water content for the PELBR 15-7016 and PELBR 17-46 genotypes in the vegetative/reproductive stages and in the reproductive stage, while for the 75I77RSF IPRO there was no difference. The levels of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and total chlorophyll were reduced only for the PELBR 15-7016 and 75I77RSF IPRO genotypes. The dry matter in the leaves and roots was lower for PELBR 17-46 and PELBR 15-7016 when subjected to stress in the R2 soybean stage and for the grain production. PELBR 17-46 and PELBR 15-7016 genotypes are more susceptible to stress, while the 75I77RSF IPRO showed mechanisms to overcome waterlogging stress. andor or replications arrangement 1746, 1746 17 46, 46 157016, 157016 15 7016, 7016 IRSF I RSF conditions 1 70 capacity 15-701 17-4 vegetativereproductive difference b R 174 4 15701 701 7 15-70 17- 1570 15-7 157 15-

RESUMO O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar aspectos ecofisiológicos e produção de biomassa de genótipos de soja submetidos ao alagamento do solo nas fases vegetativa e/ou reprodutiva. O delineamento adotado foi o inteiramente casualizado com 5 repetições, em arranjo fatorial 3 x 3, com três genótipos de soja: PELBR 17-46, PELBR 15-7016 e 75I77RSF IPRO; e três condições de tratamento de água: alagamento do solo por 10 dias no período vegetativo + 10 dias no período reprodutivo; alagamento do solo por 10 dias apenas no período reprodutivo, e o tratamento testemunha, onde o solo foi mantido a 70% da capacidade de campo. Houve redução no teor relativo de água para os genótipos PELBR 15-7016 e PELBR 17-46 no vegetativo/reprodutivo e no reprodutivo, enquanto para 75I77RSF IPRO não houve diferença. Os teores de clorofila a, b e total foram reduzidos apenas para os genótipos PELBR 15-7016 e 75I77RSF IPRO. A matéria seca nas folhas e raízes foram menores para PELBR 17-46 e sensíveis quando submetidos ao estresse no estádio R2 da soja e para a produção de grãos. Os genótipos PELBR 17-46 e PELBR 15-7016 são mais suscetíveis ao estresse, enquanto o 75I77RSF IPRO apresentou mecanismos para superar o estresse por encharcamento. eou ou reprodutiva repetições 1746, 1746 17 46, 46 157016 15 7016 15-701 IRSF I RSF 1 reprodutivo testemunha 70 campo 17-4 vegetativoreprodutivo diferença R grãos encharcamento 174 4 15701 701 15-70 7 17- 1570 15-7 157 15-

Introdução: Recentes progressos feitos na bioengenharia de enxertos cardíacos oferecem nova modalidade terapêutica para a regeneração do tecido cardíaco pós-infarto do miocárdio. O CD34 é marcador que expressa todas as células precursoras hematopoiéticas e endoteliais, e funciona como fator de adesão celular. O anticorpo que correspondente a este marcador é utilizado na imunoistoquímica para avaliar a formação de novos vasos e a presença de células-tronco. Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia da omentopexia na neovascularização e células-tronco. Métodos: &nbsp;Revisão colhendo informações publicadas em plataformas virtuais selecionadas (SciELO – Scientific Electronic Library Online, Google Scholar, Pubmed e Scopus). &nbsp;A busca iniciou-se por descritores relacionados ao tema, identificados por meio do DeCS/MESH nos seguintes descritores: “isquemia miocárdica; revascularização miocárdica; omentopexia; imunoistoquímica; CD34; células-tronco” e seus equivalentes em inglês: “stem cell; myocardial ischemia; myocardial revascularization; omentopexy; immunohistochemistry; CD34”. Foram lidos pelo título e resumo, com busca AND ou OR seguindo-se da leitura na íntegra daqueles com maior relação ao tema. Foram incluídos o total de 23 artigos. Resultados: O omento maior tem propriedade clínica marcante em conter sítios de danos teciduais. Ele aumenta seu volume tecidual em resposta às partículas estranhas e inflamatórias envolvendo diversas células imunomoduladoras com células progenitoras, em um processo chamado “ativação do omento”. Conclusão: A cárdio-omentopexia associada à abrasão mecânica e perfurações miocárdicas, mostra ser eficiente na indução de neovascularização. O omento maior promove células-tronco - confirmadas pelo CD34 -, demonstrando grande potencial como futura terapêutica para restaurar áreas de miocárdio isquêmico.

Introduction: Recent progress in the bioengineering of cardiac grafts offers a new therapeutic modality for the regeneration of cardiac tissue after myocardial infarction. CD34 is a marker that expresses all hematopoietic and endothelial precursor cells, and functions as a cell adhesion factor. The antibody corresponding to this marker is used in immunohistochemistry to evaluate the formation of new vessels and the presence of stem cells. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of omentopexy in neovascularization and stem cells. Methods: Review collecting information published on selected virtual platforms (SciELO – Scientific Electronic Library Online, Google Scholar, Pubmed and Scopus). The search began with descriptors related to the topic, identified through DeCS/MESH in the following: “myocardial ischemia; myocardial revascularization; omentopexy; immunohistochemistry; CD34; stem cells”. They were read by title and summary, with an AND or OR search followed by the full reading of those most closely related to the topic. A total of 23 articles were included. Results: The greater omentum has a remarkable clinical property in containing sites of tissue damage. It increases its tissue volume in response to foreign and inflammatory particles involving several immunomodulatory cells with progenitor cells, in a process called “omentum activation”. Conclusion: Cardio-omentopexy associated with mechanical abrasion and myocardial perforations proves to be efficient in inducing neovascularization. The greater omentum promotes stem cells - confirmed by CD34 -, demonstrating great potential as a future therapy to restore areas of ischemic myocardium.

Abstract Traditional post-fire forest management can influence future vegetation composition and recovery of a burned area. The present study, integrated in SUDOE-REMAS project (SOE3/P4/E0954) and Curricular Unit Silviculture II (Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa), evaluated the effect of forest management on the diversity of post-fire vegetation in the cork oak forest from Serra do Caldeirão (Algarve, Portugal). Climate is classified as Csa and most of soils are Leptosols. We selected three types of cork oak plots: unburned (A), burned with post-fire management (B) and burned with post-fire abandonment (C). Floristic inventories were carried out through transects (15 transects per group and each one with 10 m of length ) to determine species abundance and diversity. Hill series diversity indices were estimated for the individuals inventoried. The results indicated that plots C present greater diversity in all Hill Series indices. Plots A presented greater diversity when compared to B. The species Lavandula stoechas ssp. luisieri Rozeira was the dominant in the 3 groups (19% in plots A, 17% in B and 19% in C). In the burned plots (B+C), Cistus ladanifer L. represented 14% of the total individuals, with or without management. In the unburned plots (A), Ulex argenteus Welw. ex Webb representes 17% of the individuals present. There’s a greater presence of pyrophytic species (genera Cistus and Ulex) in burned plots, with or without management. Fire is favourable to species diversity but not to their resistance to new fires. Nevertheless, management of herbaceous flora in burned plots seems to positively influence vegetation composition and diversity.

Resumo A gestão florestal tradicional pós-fogo pode influenciar a vegetação futura do local e a recuperação da área ardida. O presente estudo, integrado no projeto SUDOE-REMAS (SOE3/P4/E0954) e na Unidade Curricular de Silvicultura II ministrada no Instituto Superior de Agronomia da Universidade de Lisboa, avaliou o efeito da gestão florestal na diversidade da vegetação pós-fogo no sobreiral da Serra do Caldeirão (Algarve, S de Portugal). A maioria dos solos são classificados como Leptossolos e o clima é do tipo Cs. Selecionaram-se parcelas de 3 tipos: não ardidas com gestão pós-fogo (A), ardidas com gestão pós-fogo (B) e ardidas sem gestão pós-fogo (C). Efetuaram-se inventários florísticos através de transeptos (15 transeptos por tipologia), com 10 m de comprimento cada, para avaliação da abundância e diversidade de espécies. Estimaram-se os índices de diversidade da série de Hill para os indivíduos inventariados. Os resultados indicaram que as parcelas do tipo C apresentam maior diversidade em todos os índices da Série de Hill. As parcelas A apresentaram maior diversidade quando comparadas com as parcelas B. A espécie Lavandula stoechas ssp. luisieri Rozeira é a espécie dominante nos 3 grupos (19% in plots A, 17% in B and 19% in C). Nas parcelas ardidas (B+C), Cistus ladanifer L. representa 14% dos indivíduos presentes, com ou sem gestão. Verificou-se maior presença de espécies pirófitas (géneros Cistus e Ulex) nas parcelas ardidas, com ou sem gestão. Este estudo aponta que o fogo pode favorecer a diversidade de espécies mas não a resistência das mesmas a novos fogos. Ainda assim, a gestão da flora herbácea nas parcelas ardidas parece influenciar positivamente a composição e diversidade.

ABSTRACT Shade-tolerant soybean genotypes will allow their greater adoption for use in agroforestry or intercropped systems in tropical and subtropical regions. These genotypes can be obtained from the selection of existing superior genotypes or through breeding programs. This study, was verified such genetic variability and select those genotypes with cultivation potential at reduced levels of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). Morphophysiological and yield characteristics of 16 soybean genotypes were evaluated in two experiments conducted in a controlled environment and laid in a randomized block design with three replications. Genetic parameters, correlations and genetic diversity were estimated and path analysis was performed. The soybean cultivars used showed genetic variability with a high variation index and heritability, which is advantageous for the selection of superior cultivars. Leaf area showed genotypic correlation and had a direct effect on seed weight per plant, regardless of shading. Additionally, the number of pods, hypocotyl diameter, and leaf area, all indirectly contributed to seed weight per plant regardless of shading. Seven genotypes (NS7780, NS8338, NS7667, NS7901, RK8115, CZ37B43 and 8579RSF) were selected based on genetic gain obtained by the Mulamba and Mock index at the two levels of PAR reduction tested. Furthermore, five of these genotypes (CZ37B43, RK8115, NS7901, NS8338 and 8579RSF) were identified by the Unweighted Pair-Group method Arithmetic Mean, as suitable either as a shaded crop or, as parental materials in breeding programs. Shadetolerant Shade tolerant regions programs study PAR. . (PAR) 1 replications parameters performed heritability shading Additionally pods diameter NS7780, NS7780 NS (NS7780 NS7667 NS7901 RK8115 RK CZB CZ B CZ37B4 8579RSF RSF tested Furthermore CZ37B43, (CZ37B43 NS833 PairGroup Pair Group Mean (PAR NS778 (NS778 NS766 NS790 RK811 CZ37B (CZ37B4 NS83 NS77 (NS77 NS76 NS79 RK81 (CZ37B NS8 NS7 (NS7 RK8 (NS

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Medical students demonstrate higher rates of substance use than other university students and the general population. The challenges imposed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic raised significant concerns about mental health and substance use. OBJECTIVES: Assess the current prevalence of substance use among medical students at the University of São Paulo and evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on drug consumption. DESIGN AND SETTING: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 275 medical students from the University of São Paulo Medical School (São Paulo, Brazil) in August 2020. METHODS: Substance use (lifetime, previous 12 months, and frequency of use before and during the COVID-19 pandemic) and socioeconomic data were assessed using an online self-administered questionnaire. Symptoms of depression were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. RESULTS: Alcohol was the most consumed substance in their lifetime (95.6%), followed by illicit drugs (61.1%), marijuana (60%), and tobacco (57.5%). The most commonly consumed substances in the previous year were alcohol (82.9%), illicit drugs (44.7%), marijuana (42.5%), and tobacco (36%). Students in the first two academic years consumed fewer substances than those from higher years. There was a decreasing trend in the prevalence of most substances used after the COVID-19 pandemic among sporadic users. However, frequent users maintained their drug use patterns. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of substance use was high in this population and increased from the basic to the clinical cycle. The COVID-19 pandemic may have affected the frequency of drug use and prevalence estimates. BACKGROUND 201 COVID19 COVID 19 (COVID-19 OBJECTIVES COVID-1 consumption SETTING crosssectional cross sectional 27 Brazil 2020 METHODS lifetime, (lifetime 1 months selfadministered self administered questionnaire Questionnaire9. Questionnaire9 Questionnaire 9. 9 Questionnaire-9 RESULTS 95.6%, 956 95.6% , 95 6 (95.6%) 61.1%, 611 61.1% 61 (61.1%) 60%, 60 60% (60%) 57.5%. 575 57.5% . 57 5 (57.5%) 82.9%, 829 82.9% 82 (82.9%) 44.7%, 447 44.7% 44 7 (44.7%) 42.5%, 425 42.5% 42 (42.5%) 36%. 36 36% (36%) However patterns CONCLUSION cycle estimates 20 COVID1 (COVID-1 COVID- 2 202 Questionnaire- 95.6 (95.6% 61.1 (61.1% (60% 57.5 (57.5% 82.9 8 (82.9% 44.7 4 (44.7% 42.5 (42.5% 3 (36% (COVID- 95. (95.6 61. (61.1 (60 57. (57.5 82. (82.9 44. (44.7 42. (42.5 (36 (COVID (95. (61. (6 (57. (82. (44. (42. (3 (95 (61 ( (57 (82 (44 (42 (9 (5 (8 (4

ABSTRACT The coffee sector is estimated to have a retail market value in excess of USD 83 billion, and over 125 million jobs have been created in the global coffee chain. The coffee specialty market has recently increased significantly, generating opportunities to certify coffee beans produced by sustainable practices. This avoids practices potentially harmful to the environment. Agroforestry, organic farming, intercropping, and soil conservation strategies are examples of sustainable alternatives in the production of coffee. In this review, we focus on practices for the sustainable management of coffee plantations that can help farmers fight problems caused by global warming. More specifically, we address soil organic matter and microbiota, the use of Urochloa grass as intercrop in coffee plantations, shading systems (including agroforestry), and organic coffee production. We concluded that from the agronomic viewpoint, we already have production techniques that can replace traditional ones with significant advantages accruing to the quality of coffee orchard ecosystems. Nevertheless, we need scientific research efforts to deal with the existing gaps and the engagement of the whole coffee chain as a means of guaranteeing an adequate profit to those smallholders who adopt and maintain sustainable practice and are capable of bringing several positive changes to the coffee crop, including the use of microbia-based commercial products and new organic sources of nutrients to complement chemical fertilizers and improve coffee quality. 8 billion 12 significantly environment Agroforestry farming intercropping review warming specifically microbiota agroforestry, agroforestry , agroforestry) viewpoint ecosystems Nevertheless crop microbiabased microbia based 1

ABSTRACT Benzene represents an environmental and health risk because it has high solubility and mobility in water and also has carcinogenic properties. It is considered one of the most recalcitrant compounds among the aromatic hydrocarbons in anaerobic environments. Despite the investigations already conducted, the effect of important intermediates using mixed cultures as anaerobic sludge is still quite controversial. From this perspective, the objective of this research was to evaluate the influence of ethanol as a co-substrate and the addition of anaerobic benzene degradation by-products (i.e., phenol, benzoate, and toluene). The experiments were carried out in borosilicate glass bottles (115 mL) with a reaction volume of 70 mL (basal medium + microorganisms) inoculated with acclimatized anaerobic sludge (2 g VSS·L−1). Benzene removal was accelerated when ethanol was used as a co-substrate, with the consumption rate increasing from 0.0445 mg·L−1·day−1 (without ethanol) to 0.0563 mg·L−1·day−1 (with ethanol), suggesting the participation of cometabolic processes. Benzene was removed with the subsequent formation of phenol and benzoate, consumed later, with no accumulation of by-products in the medium. Finally, intermediate addition negatively influenced benzene removal, with benzoate showing the greatest interference (~55% reduction), as it is a key intermediate in the anaerobic benzene removal. properties environments conducted controversial perspective cosubstrate co substrate byproducts by products i.e., ie i e (i.e. toluene. toluene . toluene) 115 (11 7 basal microorganisms 2 ( VSS·L−1. VSSL1 VSSL VSS·L−1 VSS L 1 VSS·L−1) cosubstrate, substrate, 00445 0 0445 0.044 mgL1day1 mgLday mg day mg·L−1·day− without 00563 0563 0.056 ethanol, , processes later Finally ~55% 55 (~55 reduction, reduction reduction) i.e. (i.e 11 (1 VSS·L− 0044 044 0.04 mgL mgL1day mg·L−1·day 0056 056 0.05 ~55 5 (~5 i.e VSS·L 004 04 0.0 005 05 ~5 (~ 00 0. ~

RESUMO O benzeno representa um risco ambiental e para a saúde, porque possui alta solubilidade e mobilidade na água e também propriedades cancerígenas. É considerado um dos compostos mais recalcitrantes entre os hidrocarbonetos aromáticos em ambientes anaeróbios. Apesar das investigações já realizadas, o efeito de importantes intermediários utilizando culturas mistas como lodo anaeróbio ainda é bastante controverso. Nessa perspectiva, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar a influência do etanol como cossubstrato e da adição de subprodutos da degradação anaeróbia do benzeno (isto é, fenol, benzoato e tolueno). Os experimentos foram realizados em frascos de vidro borossilicato (115 mL) com volume de reação de 70 mL (meio basal + microrganismos) inoculados com lodo anaeróbio aclimatado (2 g VSS·L-1). A remoção do benzeno foi acelerada quando o etanol foi utilizado como cossubstrato, com a taxa de consumo aumentando de 0,0445 (sem etanol) para 0,0563 mg·L-1·dia-1 (com etanol), sugerindo a participação de processos cometabólicos. O benzeno foi removido com posterior formação de fenol e benzoato, consumidos posteriormente, sem acúmulo de subprodutos no meio. Finalmente, a adição de intermediário influenciou negativamente a remoção de benzeno, com o benzoato apresentando a maior interferência (~55% de redução), por ser um intermediário-chave na remoção anaeróbia de benzeno. saúde cancerígenas anaeróbios realizadas controverso perspectiva isto tolueno. tolueno . tolueno) 115 (11 7 meio microrganismos 2 ( VSS·L1. VSSL1 VSSL VSS·L 1 VSS L VSS·L-1) 00445 0 0445 0,044 00563 0563 0,056 mg·L1·dia1 mgL1dia1 mgLdia mg·L 1·dia mg dia mg·L-1·dia- etanol, , cometabólicos posteriormente Finalmente ~55% 55 (~55 redução, redução redução) intermediáriochave chave 11 (1 L1 VSS·L1 VSS·L-1 0044 044 0,04 0056 056 0,05 dia1 mg·L1·dia mgL mgL1dia 1dia mg·L-1·dia ~55 5 (~5 VSS·L- 004 04 0,0 005 05 ~5 (~ 00 0, ~