Abstract This study uses a Bayesian Structural Poisson model to address the increasing frequency of wildfires in Brazilian biomes. Long-term trends, seasonal behavior, and the impact of certain meteorological variables on the occurrence of forest fires were identified in the following biomes: Amazon, Caatinga, Cerrado, Atlantic Forest, Pampa, and Pantanal. Nonlinear temporal trends were observed in all biomes, with varying annual increments between 1999-2020: 5.5 % in Pampa, 4.9 % in Pantanal, 3.0 % in Caatinga, 2.3 % in Amazon, 2.2 % in Atlantic Forest, and 2.2 % in Cerrado. Seasonal patterns were present in all biomes, with similarities among the Amazon, Caatinga, Cerrado, and Atlantic Forest, while the Pampa and Pantanal displayed a bimodal pattern. Environmental factors such as evapotranspiration, precipitation, and temperature had significant effects on fire occurrence in different biomes. The findings of this study contribute valuable insights into fire patterns and their relationships with environmental factors in Brazilian biomes, helping to inform fire management and prevention strategies.

Resumen Este estudio aborda la creciente frecuencia de los incendios forestales en los biomas brasileños; para ello, se utilizó un modelo Bayesiano Estructural de Poisson. Se identificaron las tendencias a largo plazo, el comportamiento estacional y el impacto de determinadas variables meteorológicas en la ocurrencia de incendios forestales en los siguientes biomas: Amazonía, Caatinga, Cerrado, Bosque Atlántico, Pampa y Pantanal. Se observaron tendencias temporales no lineales en todos los biomas, con incrementos anuales variables entre 1999-2020: 5.5 % en Pampa, Pantanal 4.9 %, Catinga 3.0 %, Amazonía 2.3 %, Bosque Atlántico y Cerrado 2.2%. Los patrones estacionales estuvieron presentes en todos los biomas, con similitudes entre Amazonía, Catinga, Cerrado y Bosque Atlántico, mientras que la Pampa y el Pantanal mostraron un patrón bimodal. Factores ambientales como la evapotranspiración, las precipitaciones y la temperatura influyeron significativamente en el surgimiento de incendios en distintos biomas. Los resultados de este estudio aportan información valiosa sobre los patrones de incendios y su relación con los factores ambientales en los biomas brasileños, lo cual ayudará en el desarrollo de las estrategias de gestión y prevención de incendios.

Resumo A Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio São Francisco (SFRB) é de extrema importância tanto para a população rural quanto urbana local, percorrendo diversos estados e municípios do Brasil. O estudo da distribuição espacial das chuvas na SFRB, apoiado na aplicação da geoestatística, oferece insights valiosos para a gestão e planejamento hídrico. Nesse estudo foram utilizados dados de 341 estações pluviométricas, correspondentes ao período entre 1989 e 2018, e analisadas as chuvas acumuladas mensais. Sobre a tendência, estimativas positivas para a latitude, com exceção de abril, ressaltam que a precipitação acumulada em cada mês diminui de sul para norte. No mês de dezembro, 85,10% da variabilidade espacial das chuvas foi explicada pela tendência das chuvas em relação às coordenadas geográficas. Na dependência espacial, os dados analisados mostram predomínio do modelo de variograma exponencial. As análises realizadas proporcionaram uma visão holística das chuvas na região, permitindo a compreensão dos padrões espaciais e lançando luz sobre os desafios apresentados em um cenário de mudanças climáticas. Essa pesquisa limitou-se à modelagem espacial das chuvas na SFRB, e uma modelagem dos impactos socioeconômicos e ambientais na região em relação à irregularidade espacial das chuvas é essencial para trabalhos futuros. SFRB (SFRB local Brasil geoestatística hídrico 34 pluviométricas 198 2018 mensais latitude abril norte dezembro 8510 85 10 85,10 geográficas exponencial climáticas limitouse limitou se futuros 3 19 201 851 8 1 85,1 20 85, 2

Abstract The São Francisco River Basin (SFRB) is extremely important for both the local rural and urban population, running through several states and municipalities in Brazil. Thus, the study of the spatial distribution of rainfall in the SFRB, supported by the application of geostatistics, offers valuable insights for water management and planning. In this study, data from 341 rainfall stations were used, corresponding to the period between 1989 and 2018, and monthly accumulated rainfall analyzed. About the trends, positive estimates for latitude, except for April, highlight that the accumulated precipitation decreases from south to north each month. In December, 85.10% of the spatial variability of rainfall was explained by the trend of rainfall concerning geographical coordinates. Concerning spatial dependence, the analyzed data predominantly exhibited the exponential variogram model. The conducted analyses offered a holistic view of rainfall in the region, facilitating the understanding of spatial patterns and shedding light on challenges in the face of climate change. Our research limited on the spatial modeling of rainfall in the SFRB, and future work should include modeling socio-economic and environmental impacts in the region concerning the spatial irregularity of rainfall. SFRB (SFRB population Brazil Thus geostatistics planning 34 used 198 2018 trends latitude April month December 8510 85 10 85.10 coordinates dependence model change socioeconomic socio economic 3 19 201 851 8 1 85.1 20 85. 2

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects and economic viability of diets containing different levels of antibiotic and buriti oil (BO) on performance, carcass and cut yields, and relative weight of organs of broilers. A total of 432 one- to 42-day-old male chicks were distributed in a completely randomized experimental design with six treatments, each consisting of six replicates of 12 birds. The treatments consisted of one diet with antibiotic without BO, one diet without antibiotic (DWA) without BO, and four DWA containing increasing levels of BO (0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8%). Average weight and weight gain (WG) of broilers fed with DWA + BO were similar to those of birds fed control diet. Feed intake and feed conversion (FC) were not different among treatments. Relative weight of pancreas linearly increased in the birds fed diets containing BO. The inclusion of 0.45 and 0.40% of BO in the diets promoted the improvement of WG and FC, respectively. Cost of feed management, ratio, gross margin, and gross income did not differ among treatments. It was concluded that the inclusion of 0.45% of BO in diets without antibiotics is economically feasible and allows recovering the performance of broilers. (BO yields 43 42dayold dayold 42 day old 1 (DWA 0.2, 02 0 2 (0.2 04 4 0.4 06 6 0.6 0.8%. 08 0.8% . 8 0.8%) (WG FC (FC 045 45 040 40 0.40 respectively management ratio margin 0.2 (0. 0. 0.8 (0 (

Abstract Dengue is a viral disease whose number of cases has increased in Brazil. This study aimed to characterize the spatio-temporal distribution patterns of the reported dengue infection cases in the state of Alagoas (AL), Northeastern Brazil (NEB). The data of the officially reported dengue cases from 2000 to 2015 was retrieved from the State Health Secretariat of Alagoas (SESAL), which captures national demographic and health data from the System for the Reporting of Notifiable Conditions (SINAN). After applying the Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) function, maps were generated based on the Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW) interpolation method. By using the clusters analysis (CA) technique, three homogeneous groups of dengue in AL were determined. Next, the LN (Lognormal), GUM (Gumbel) and GEV (Generalized Extreme Value) probability distributions were applied to monthly model dengue case data in AL, with the LN continuous probability distribution standing out. Maceió and Arapiraca have a higher number of dengue cases than other cities, being the main reason for their interpretation as separate groups. The coefficients of determination (R2) of dengue cases analysis as a function of month of each year for the studied years were low (between 0.03 and 0.63) and many regression slopes were not significant. Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) between dengue and the Human Development Index (HDI) of LA was considered moderate (0.53) and the correlation between dengue and demographic density was high (0.76). The importance of constant monitoring and assistance for these areas is reinforced. spatiotemporal spatio temporal , (AL) NEB. NEB . (NEB) 200 201 SESAL, SESAL (SESAL) SINAN. SINAN (SINAN) KDE (KDE IDW (IDW method CA (CA technique determined Next Lognormal, Lognormal (Lognormal) Gumbel (Gumbel Generalized Value out cities R2 R (R2 003 0 03 0.0 0.63 063 63 significant Pearsons Pearson s r (r HDI (HDI 0.53 053 53 (0.53 0.76. 076 0.76 76 (0.76) reinforced (AL (NEB 20 (SESAL (SINAN (Lognormal (R 00 0. 0.6 06 6 0.5 05 5 (0.5 07 0.7 7 (0.76 2 (0. (0.7 (0 (

Resumen La teledetección puede ayudar en la adquisición de datos de superficie escasos. Los análisis para la validación del producto de precipitación estimado por el satélite TRMM (Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission) se llevaron a cabo con los datos de precipitación observados en superficie durante el período de 1998 a 2019. Para ello, se utilizaron los datos de precipitación de estaciones meteorológicas em el bioma de Pantanal, utilizados, ubicados entre los paralelos 16 y 22°S y los meridianos 55 y 58°W y comparados con los datos de los algoritmos del producto TRMM 3B42 V7. El análisis estadístico se realizó con base en el coeficiente de correlación, el error cuadrático medio (RMSE), y el sesgo relativo (BIAS) entre los datos de precipitación mensual observados en la superficie y los datos de precipitación estimados. Los resultados encontrados para el producto 3B43 V7 indicaron que las estimaciones de precipitación fueron representativas en comparación con las observaciones de superfície. Sin embargo, cuando se compararon para los períodos lluvioso y seco, hubo subestimación y sobreestimación, respectivamente, del producto. El producto 3B42 V7 representa satisfactoriamente la precipitación que se produce en la superficie. escasos Tropical Mission 199 2019 ello Pantanal utilizados 1 22S S 22 5 58W W 58 B 3B4 V correlación RMSE, RMSE , (RMSE) BIAS (BIAS estimados superfície embargo seco sobreestimación respectivamente 19 201 2 3B (RMSE 20

Resumo O sensoriamento remoto pode auxiliar na aquisição de dados de superfície escassos. As análises para validação do produto de precipitação estimado pelo satélite TRMM (Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission) foram realizadas com os dados de precipitação observados na superfície durante o período de 1998 a 2019. Para tanto, foram utilizados dados de precipitação de estações meteorológicas do bioma Pantanal, usados, localizados entre os paralelos de 16 e 22°S e os meridianos de 55 e 58°W e comparados com os dados dos algoritmos de produto TRMM 3B42 V7. A análise estatística foi realizada com base no coeficiente de correlação, erro quadrático médio (RMSE), e viés relativo (BIAS) entre os dados de precipitação mensal observados na superfície e os dados de precipitação estimados. Os resultados encontrados para o produto 3B43 V7 indicaram que as estimativas de precipitação foram representativas quando comparadas às observações de superfície. Porém, quando comparadas para os períodos chuvoso e seco, houve subestimação e superestimação, respectivamente, do produto. O produto 3B42 V7 representa de forma satisfatória a precipitação que ocorre na superfície. escassos Tropical Mission 199 2019 tanto Pantanal usados 1 22S S 22 5 58W W 58 B 3B4 V correlação RMSE, RMSE , (RMSE) BIAS (BIAS estimados Porém seco superestimação respectivamente 19 201 2 3B (RMSE 20

Abstract Remote sensing can assist in the acquisition of scarce surface data. The analyzes for validation of the precipitation product estimated by the TRMM satellite (Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission) were carried out with the precipitation data observed on the surface during the period from 1998 to 2019. For this purpose, precipitation data from the Pantanal biome meteorological stations were used, located between the 16 and 22°S parallels and the 55 and 58°W meridians, and compared with the data from the TRMM 3B42 V7 product algorithms. Statistical analysis was performed based on the correlation coefficient, root mean square error (RMSE), and relative bias (BIAS) between the monthly precipitation data observed on the surface and the estimated precipitation data. The results found for product 3B43 V7 indicated that the precipitation estimates were representative when compared to the surface observations. However, when compared for the rainy and dry periods, there was underestimation and overestimation, respectively, of the product. The product 3B42 V7 satisfactorily represents the precipitation that occurs on the surface. Tropical Mission 199 2019 purpose used 1 22S S 22 5 58W W 58 meridians B 3B4 V algorithms coefficient RMSE, RMSE , (RMSE) BIAS (BIAS observations However periods overestimation respectively 19 201 2 3B (RMSE 20

Abstract The climatic zones of Mato Grosso do Sul (MS) were defined based on the mathematical methodology of cluster analysis (CA). Data from 77 climatic seasons of average annual temperatures (maximum and minimum) and total annual precipitation data from 1978 to 2013 were used, and hierarchical (Ward) and partitional or non-hierarchical (k-means) CA algorithms were chosen, as two of the most used approaches, to carry out the regionalization. The optimum number of clusters in which the data can be grouped was determined by the statistical methods of elbow, silhouette and gap. The stability of the clusters is also tested by statistical approaches and four homogeneous groups were found, as in conventional climatic zones, but with considerable border differences. Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) between the series in each cluster helps to understand the dynamics of these clusters. The hierarchical cluster analysis and the elbow method for the optimal number of clusters was the most appropriate and satisfactory and was able to train and validate homogeneous regions of climate in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. The efficient application of these methodologies is confirmed by the delimitation of four distinct clusters (homogeneous regions of climate), consistent with recorded heights and temperatures (maximum and minimum) and geographical characteristics as topography, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul.

RESUMO: O pau-de-balsa é amplamente utilizado nas indústrias náutica, aeronáutica e de energia eólica devido à sua baixa densidade. No estado de Mato Grosso, produtores especulativos de balsa têm estabelecido plantios sem conhecimento sólido da cultura usando mudas não padronizadas e não selecionadas. Pesquisas são necessárias para melhorar o cultivo de balsa sob condições brasileiras para melhor explorar este recurso. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a eficiência do instrumento Pilodyn para a determinação indireta da densidade básica da madeira (DBM) de balsa. Vinte árvores de 12 anos de idade cultivadas em Alta Floresta, Mato Grosso, foram avaliadas com o instrumento Pilodyn nas faces norte e sul do tronco, na base e a 1,30 e 3,10 m do solo. Discos de madeira foram posteriormente coletados dos locais sondados e o DBM determinado de acordo com o método de imersão em água. Os dados foram submetidos ao teste de normalidade Shapiro-Wilk seguido de análise de variância e análise de correlação de Pearson com α=0,05. Os valores de DBM da balsa diminuiu da base em direção ao topo da árvore, enquanto a profundidade de penetração do Pilodyn foi inversamente proporcional. A correlação entre a profundidade de penetração do Pilodyn e o DBM foi fraca na base do tronco (R2=0,46), mas forte (R2=0,72) nos pontos de 1,30 e 3,10 m. O método Pilodyn foi suficientemente confiável que permitiu o desenvolvimento de uma equação para a determinação indireta do DBM do pau-de-balsa considerando o valor da profundidade de penetração a 1,30 m como uma das variáveis.

ABSTRACT: Balsa wood is used widely in the nautical, aeronautical and wind-energy industries because of its low-density and high-resistance. In the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, speculative producers with little knowledge of the culture have established balsa plantations using non-standardized and non-selected seedlings. In this sense, research is needed to improve balsa cultivation under Brazilian conditions to better explore the resource. The present study evaluated the efficiency of the Pilodyn instrument for the indirect determination of the basic wood density (BWD) of balsa. Twenty 12-year old balsa trees cultivated in Alta Floresta, Mato Grosso, were probed with the Pilodyn instrument on both north and south faces of the trunk at the base and at 1.30 and 3.10 m from the ground. Wood discs were subsequently collected from the probed sites and BWD determined according to the water-immersion method. Data were submitted to the Shapiro-Wilk normality test followed by analysis of variance and Pearson’s correlation analysis with α=0.05. The BWD of balsa decreased in the direction from the base to the top of the tree. The penetration depth of the Pilodyn probe was inversely proportional to BWD with a correlation that was strong (R2=0.72) at heights of 1.30 and 3.10 m but considered weak (R2=0.46) at the base of the trunk. The reliability of the Pilodyn method was sufficient to allow the development of a linear equation that could be applied for the indirect determination of the BWD of balsa based on the penetration depth of the Pilodyn probe assessed at 1.30 m from the ground.

RESUMO Objetivo: Relatar a independência funcional e o grau de comprometimento pulmonar em pacientes adultos 3 meses após a alta da unidade de terapia intensiva. Métodos: Este foi um estudo de coorte retrospectiva conduzido em uma unidade de terapia intensiva multiprofissional para pacientes adultos em um único centro. Incluíram-se pacientes admitidos à unidade de terapia intensiva entre janeiro de 2012 e dezembro de 2013 que, 3 meses mais tarde, foram submetidos à espirometria e responderam ao questionário Medida de Independência Funcional. Resultados: Os pacientes foram divididos em grupos segundo sua classificação de independência funcional e espirometria. O estudo incluiu 197 pacientes, que foram divididos entre os grupos maior dependência (n = 4), menor dependência (n = 12) e independente (n = 181). Na comparação dos três grupos com relação à classificação pela Medida de Independência Funcional, pacientes com maior dependência tinham escores Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II e Sequential Organ Failure Assessment mais altos quando da admissão à unidade de terapia intensiva, idade mais avançada, mais dias sob ventilação mecânica e tempo mais longo de permanência na unidade de terapia intensiva e no hospital. A maioria dos pacientes apresentava comprometimento pulmonar, sendo o padrão obstrutivo o mais frequentemente observado. Na comparação da independência funcional com a função pulmonar, observou-se que, quanto pior a condição funcional, pior a função pulmonar, observando-se diferenças significantes em relação ao pico de fluxo expiratório (p = 0,030). Conclusão: Em sua maioria, os pacientes que retornaram ao ambulatório 3 meses após a alta tinham boa condição funcional, porém apresentavam comprometimento pulmonar relacionado com o grau de dependência funcional.

ABSTRACT Objective: To relate functional independence to the degree of pulmonary impairment in adult patients 3 months after discharge from the intensive care unit. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study conducted in one adult intensive care unit and a multi-professional post-intensive care unit outpatient clinic of a single center. Patients admitted to the intensive care unit from January 2012 to December 2013 who underwent (3 months later) spirometry and answered the Functional Independence Measure Questionnaire were included. Results: Patients were divided into groups according to the classification of functional independence and spirometry. The study included 197 patients who were divided into greater dependence (n = 4), lower dependence (n = 12) and independent (n = 181) groups. Comparing the three groups, regarding the classification of the Functional Independence Measure, patients with greater dependence had higher Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment values at intensive care unit admission with more advanced age, more days on mechanical ventilation, and longer stay in the intensive care unit and hospital. The majority of patients presented with pulmonary impairment, which was the obstructive pattern observed most frequently. When comparing functional independence with pulmonary function, it was observed that the lower the functional status, the worse the pulmonary function, with a significant difference being observed in peak expiratory flow (p = 0.030). Conclusion: The majority of patients who returned to the outpatient clinic 3 months after discharge had good functional status but did present with pulmonary impairment, which is related to the degree of functional dependence.

Abstract INTRODUCTION: This epidemiological household survey aimed to estimate the prevalence of the current and past SARS-CoV-2 infections in Ribeirão Preto, a municipality of southeast Brazil. METHODS: The survey was conducted in two phases using a clustered sampling scheme. The first phase spanned May 1-3 and involved 709 participants. The second phase spanned June 11-14, 2020, and involved 646 participants. RESULTS: During the first phase, RT-PCR performed on nasopharyngeal swabs was positive at 0.14%. The serological tests were positive in 1.27% of the patients during the first phase and 2.79% during the second phase. People living in households with more than five members had a prevalence of 10.83% (95%CI: 1.58-74.27) higher than those living alone or with someone other. Considering the proportion of the positive serological test results with sex and age adjustments, approximately 2.37% (95%CI: 1.32-3.42) of the population had been cumulatively infected by mid-June 2020, which is equivalent to 16,670 people (95%CI: 9,267-24,074). Considering that 68 deaths from the disease in the residents of the city had been confirmed as at the date of the second phase of the survey, the infection fatality rate was estimated to be 0.41% (95%CI: 0.28-0.73). Our results suggest that approximately 88% of the cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection at the time of the survey were not reported to the local epidemiological surveillance service. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study provide in-depth knowledge of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil and are helpful for the preventive and decision-making policies of public managers.

Abstract Climate is considered an important factor in the temporal and spatial distribution of vector-borne diseases. Dengue transmission involves many factors: although it is not yet fully understood, climate is a critical factor as it facilitates risk analysis of epidemics. This study analyzed the effect of seasonal factors and the relationship between climate variables and dengue risk in the municipality of Campo Grande, from 2008 to 2018. Generalized linear models with negative binomial and Poisson distribution were used. The most appropriate model was the one with "minimum temperature" and "precipitation", both lagged by one month, controlled by "year". In this model, a 1°C rise in the minimum temperature of one month led to an increase in dengue cases the following month, while a 10 mm increase in precipitation led to an increase in dengue cases the following month.

Abstract Background Posttraumatic stress disorder consists of a set of symptoms that occurs in response to one or more traumatic events and can occur in postpartum, from traumatic situations related to the birth or to the baby’s health in the first days of life. It is important tracking the presence of birth trauma, but there is not available instruments in the Brazilian context for this purpose. Objectives To present the cross-cultural adaptation of City Birth Trauma Scale (BiTS) into Brazilian portuguese. Methods Cross-cultural adaptation involved independent translations, synthesis,back-translation, and submission to the original author’s appreciation. After the scale was subjected to face validity, followed by a pilot study with postpartum mothers. Results All steps were performed for the cross-cultural adaptation. Regarding face validity, items evaluated concerning different types of equivalence, presented satisfactory agreement values (≥4.20). Most of the expert’s suggestions were followed, being the main ones related to adjustments in prepositions, pronouns and verbal subjects. Pilot study showed that the mothers had been able to understand and respond to the instrument without adjustments. Discussion BiTS’s Brazilian version proved to be cross-culturally adapted, ensuring the possibility of intercultural data comparison from the semantic, idiomatic, cultural, and conceptual perspectives. New studies are being conducted to attest its psychometric adequacy.

RESUMO A redução do regime de rotação do motor e pressão da bomba hidráulica de máquinas florestais poderá ser uma alternativa para proporcionar a redução do custo com combustível, contudo podendo afetar de forma positiva ou negativa parâmetros ergonômicos dos operadores, em especial a vibração de corpo inteiro e movimento repetitivos de operadores. Objetivou-se com a presente pesquisa avaliar os valores de Aceleração resultante de exposição normalizada (Aren) e o índice de Taxa de Ocupação Real e Taxa de Ocupação Máxima Considerando Atividades Repetitivas (TOR-TOMCAR) de forwarder operando em diferentes pressões da bomba, rotação do motor e volume das árvores. A pesquisa foi executada em povoamentos florestais com volume médio individual de 0,10; 0,14; e 0,29 m³ árvore-1. Em cada volume, a máquina foi configurada para operar nas pressões da bomba hidráulica de 240; 235; e 230 bar e rotações do motor de 1.550; 1.475; e 1.400 rpm, totalizando 9 combinações. Os valores de Aren foram mensurados nas 9 combinações e também em cada fase do ciclo operacional da máquina, sendo utilizado um acelerômetro do tipo triaxial, da marca 01dB, modelo Vib 008. Para determinar a TOR, foram calculadas a Porcentagem de repouso por pausas regulares, porcentagem de tempo com atividades de baixa exigência, porcentagem de pausas irregulares habituais e porcentagem de pausas curtíssimas. Para estimar a TOMCAR foram calculados o Fator Repetitividade, Força e Esforço Estático. Nos volumes de 0,10; 0,14; e 0,29 m³ arv-1 os maiores valores de Aren foram de 0,82; 0,88; e 0,99 m s-2, respectivamente, sendo obtidos na rotação do motor de 1.550 rpm. A operação de extração de madeira com forwarder se caracteriza como de risco ergonômico, podendo causar desconforto, fadiga e lesões aos operadores.

ABSTRACT Reducing engine speed and pressure of forest machine hydraulic pumps may be a strategy to achieve a reduction in fuel costs. However, this approach can positively or negatively affect the ergonomic parameters of the operators, in particular, the whole-body vibration and repetitive movements of the operators. The objective of this research was to evaluate the acceleration force resulting from normalized exposure (Aren) and the Real Occupancy Rate and Maximum Occupancy Rate considering Repetitive Activities (ROR-MORCRA) of forwarder operating at different pump pressures, engine speed, and volume of trees. The research was carried out in forest stands with an individual average volume of 0.10, 0.14, and 0.29 m³ tree-1. For each volume, the machine was configured to operate at hydraulic pump pressures of 240, 235, and 230 bar and engine speed of 1550, 1475, and 1400 rpm, totaling 9 combinations. The values were measured in the 9 combinations and also in each phase of the machine operational cycle, using a triaxial accelerometer of the 01dB brand, model Vib 008. To determine ROR, percentage of rest due to regular breaks, percentage of time with low demand activities, percentage of usual irregular breaks, and percentage of very short breaks were calculated. To estimate MORCRA, the repetition, strength, and static effort factors were calculated. In volumes of 0.10, 0.14, and 0.29 m³ tree-1, the highest Aren values were 0.82, 0.88, and 0.99 m s-2, respectively, being obtained at the 1550 rpm engine speed. The forwarder logging operation is characterized as an ergonomic risk, which can cause discomfort, fatigue, and injuries to operators.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate operators’ posture and repetitive motions in the mechanized wood harvesting operations, aiming comfort, safety, and health of forest operators. The study was carried out in the clearcutting of pine stands located in Paraná State, Brazil. Data were obtained in tree cutting operations with feller buncher and wood processing with harvesters, in which three operators in each machine were filmed during their workday. The typical postures were evaluated by Rapid Whole-Body Assessment (REBA) and Rapid Upper-Limb Assessment (RULA) methods, while repetitive motions were evaluated by Latko, Silverstein and Strain Index (SI) methods. The results showed the feller buncher operators remained long period seated in static position, with fists turning outside the neutral line and without pauses for recovery, although REBA and RULA methods had identified low postural risk. In wood processing operation, the spinal column and neck were the most affected body parts, presenting medium postural risk and the need for investigations and quickly changes by REBA and RULA methods, respectively. Besides that, wood harvesting operations with feller buncher and harvester were classified as high repeatability, showing more than 30 thousand repetitive motions in a workday, indicating high risk of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the operators. Therefore, it is concluded the ergonomic measures are necessary to improve operators’ comfort and health.

Resumo Objetivos: Avaliar associações entre bem-estar subjetivo (BES), religiosidade, ansiedade e outros fatores em uma amostra de estudantes brasileiros de medicina de uma universidade pública do nordeste do Brasil. Métodos: O presente estudo seguiu uma abordagem transversal, observacional, analítica. Os dados foram coletados por meio da aplicação de um questionário autoaplicável incluindo questões focadas em dados sociodemográficos e baseado na Escala de Satisfação com a Vida (SWL), Escala de Afeto Positivo e Afeto Negativo (PANAS), Questionário de Preocupação da Pensilvânia (PSWQ) e Índice de Religiosidade de DUKE (DUREL). Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 417 estudantes de medicina (73,54% de todos os alunos matriculados). Os estudantes avaliados apresentaram nível médio de satisfação com a vida, baixos níveis de emoções positivas e altos níveis de ansiedade/preocupação. Surpreendentemente, menor ansiedade e escores de religiosidade intrínseca (IR) foram associados com maiores pontuações nos dois parâmetros de BES (emoções positivas e satisfação com a vida). Além disso, os fatores atividades de lazer, boa qualidade do sono, apoio financeiro, idade e sexo foram associados aos maiores escores do BES (com componentes emocionais e cognitivos, ou apenas um deles). Conclusão: Os dados do presente estudo corroboraram a associação negativa entre BES e ansiedade; no entanto, contrariamente à literatura, eles também evidenciaram uma associação negativa entre BES e IR. Além disso, a presente pesquisa sinalizou a necessidade de criar programas de intervenção preventiva para aumentar o BES por meio de técnicas psicológicas positivas e/ou diminuir a ansiedade aplicando, por exemplo, paradigmas de terapia cognitivo-comportamental e/ou técnicas de mindfulness a estudantes de medicina.

Abstract Objective: To assess associations between subjective well-being (SWB), religiosity, anxiety and other factors in a sample of Brazilian medical students from a public university in northeastern Brazil. Methods: The present study followed a cross-sectional, observational, analytical approach. Data were collected by administering a self-applicable questionnaire composed of questions focused on sociodemographic data and based on the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWL), Positive Affect and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS), Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ), and the Duke Religiosity Index (DUREL). Results: The sample comprised 417 medical school students (73.54% of all the enrolled students). The medical students assessed presented a medium level of satisfaction with life, low mean positive emotion levels and high anxiety/uneasiness levels. Surprisingly, lower anxiety and intrinsic religiosity (IR) scores were associated with higher scores in the two SWB parameters (positive emotions and satisfaction with life). Furthermore, the factors leisure activities, good sleep quality, financial support, age, and gender were associated with the highest SWB scores (with emotional and cognitive components, or with only one of these two components). Conclusions: Data in the current study corroborated the negative association between SWB and anxiety; however, in opposition to the literature, they also evidenced a negative association between SWB and IR. In addition, the present research signaled the need for creating preventive intervention programs to increase SWB through positive psychological techniques and/or to decrease anxiety by applying, for instance, cognitive-behavioral therapy paradigms and/or mindfulness techniques to medical students.

RESUMO As operações de processamento secundário de madeira geram grande quantidade de particulados suspensos no ar. A inalação desse material pode estimular o aparecimento de doenças respiratórias nos trabalhadores expostos nestes ambientes de trabalho. No entanto, no Brasil ainda não há um limite de tolerância definido para partículas de madeira suspensas, necessitando de estudos para embasamento técnico e definição desse limite. Objetivou-se mensurar a concentração e dimensão das partículas de madeira de Eucalyptus spp. suspensas no ar em marcenarias. A análise da concentração das partículas suspensas foi desenvolvida pela utilização de bomba gravimétrica e coletores com filtros. Para dimensionar as partículas suspensas no ar usou-se lâminas, microscópio e fotografias. Os dados foram coletados na lixadeira, serra circular e serra fita, em cinco marcenarias semelhantes, no estado do Espírito Santo. Os particulados mais danosos à saúde humana foram provenientes da lixadeira, que pela pequena dimensão facilitam a deposição nas partes mais prejudiciais ao trato respiratório humano. Constatou-se que as concentrações de partículas suspensas encontradas estão acima dos limites recomendados pelas normas internacionais. Diante do risco de danos severos a saúde, há a necessidade urgente e imprescindível de implementação de medidas para redução dos níveis de exposição (EPC e EPI), bem como a implementação de normatização específica com limites de exposição máximo definidos para o setor no Brasil.

ABSTRACT Wood secondary processing operations generate large amounts of airborne particulates. Inhalation of this material can lead to the development of work-related respiratory diseases. The Brazilian legislation does not define threshold limit values for airborne wood particles, and local studies are required to provide a technical basis for establishing these limits by regulation. This study aimed to determine the concentration and size of airborne wood particles of Eucalyptus spp. in woodworking shops. Analysis of the concentration of airborne particles was carried out using a gravimetric sampling pump and collector filters. The size of airborne particles was determined using microscope slides and an optical microscope coupled to an image capture system. Air samples were collected near different machines (belt sander, table saw, and band saw) at five woodworking shops located in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Of the three machines, the belt sander produced the most harmful type of particulate matter: the small size of these particles allows their deposition deep into the respiratory tract. Particulate matter was above the threshold limit value established by international standards. To prevent the risk of severe health effects, there is an urgent and imperative need to reduce worker exposure levels (by the use of collective and personal protective equipment) as well as for the implementation of specific regulations that define particulate exposure limits for the wood sector in Brazil.