Abstract The aim of the present study was to assess the agronomic performance and chemical composition of soil cultivated with palisade grass (Urochloa brizantha cv. Marandu) subjected to growing doses of liquid blood waste. The experiment followed the completely randomized blocks design with six treatments and four repetitions. The following doses of processed liquid blood waste were applied to test palisade grass’ yield: 0, 150, 300, 450 and 600 m3 ha-1. In addition, it was used in conjunction with chemical fertilization at a rate of 50 kg ha-1 of P2O5 and 100 kg ha-1 of N (this treatment was not managed with liquid blood residue). Palisade grass forage yield was influenced by the fertilization strategy (P<0.001) - the highest values observed for this variable were recorded under blood waste doses of 450 m3 ha-1 and 600 m3 ha-1. The 0.0 - 0.20 m soil layer affect the organic matter fraction. On the other hand, phosphorus (P) content presented differences between fertilization strategies; thus, it was possible observing that the waste dose of 450 m3 ha-1 accounted for the highest availability of nutrients. The application of blood liquid waste as alternative source of organic fertilizers can be feasible, because it promotes significant increase in forage mass.

Resumen El objetivo fue evaluar el comportamiento agronómico y la composición química de suelos cultivados con pasto insurgente (Urochloa brizantha cv. Marandu) sometido a dosis crecientes de residuos sanguíneos líquidos. El experimento siguió el diseño de bloques completamente al azar con seis tratamientos y cuatro repeticiones. Las siguientes dosis de residuos sanguíneos líquidos procesados se aplicaron para analizar el rendimiento del pasto insurgente: 0, 150, 300, 450 y 600 m3 ha-1. Además, se utilizó en conjunto con la fertilización química a razón de 50 kg ha-1 de P2O5 y 100 kg ha-1 de N (este tratamiento no se manejó con residuos sanguíneos líquidos). El rendimiento de forraje de pasto insurgente estuvo influenciado por la estrategia de fertilización (P<0.001) - los valores más altos observados para esta variable se registraron bajo dosis de residuos sanguíneos de 450 m3 ha-1 y 600 m3 ha-1. La capa de suelo de 0.0 a 0.20 m afecta a la fracción de materia orgánica. Por otro lado, el contenido de fósforo (P) presentó diferencias entre las estrategias de fertilización; así, fue posible observar que la dosis de residuos de 450 m3 ha-1 resultó en la mayor disponibilidad de nutrientes. La aplicación de residuos sanguíneos líquidos como fuente alternativa de fertilizantes orgánicos puede ser factible, ya que promueve un aumento significativo de la masa forrajera.

Abstract The objective of this manuscript was to investigate the influence of different Babassu Mesocarp Flour (BMF) contents (3, 5, 8, and 10% by weight) on the physical and surface properties of the Poly(Lactic Acid) (PLA) matrix. For this purpose, composite films were produced through flat-die extrusion processing. Visual analysis showed that the films were successfully produced by this processing method and exhibited good handling. The physical properties of the films varied as follows: width (16.41‒20.38 cm), thickness (0.14‒0.24 mm), apparent density (0.78‒1.07 g/cm3), and grammage (168.34‒255.31 g/m2). Through optical microscopy, good distribution and dispersion of the particles were observed despite the presence of some agglomerates. The film surface became rough due to the incorporated flour content, which influenced the contact angle result. The combination of PLA/BMF for producing composite films has technological potential, enabling the valorization of an industrial by-product and preserving the environment. BMF (BMF 3, 3 (3 5 8 10 weight PolyLactic Poly Lactic Acid PLA (PLA matrix purpose flatdie flat die handling follows 16.41‒20.38 16412038 16 41 20 38 (16.41‒20.3 cm, cm , cm) 0.14‒0.24 014024 0 14 24 (0.14‒0.2 mm, mm mm) 0.78‒1.07 078107 78 1 07 (0.78‒1.0 g/cm3, gcm3 gcm g/cm3 g cm3 g/cm3) 168.34‒255.31 1683425531 168 34 255 31 (168.34‒255.3 g/m2. gm2 gm g/m2 . m2 m g/m2) microscopy agglomerates content result PLABMF potential byproduct product environment ( 16.41‒20.3 1641203 4 2 (16.41‒20. 0.14‒0.2 01402 (0.14‒0. 0.78‒1.0 07810 7 (0.78‒1. g/cm 168.34‒255.3 168342553 25 (168.34‒255. g/m 16.41‒20. 164120 (16.41‒20 0.14‒0. 0140 (0.14‒0 0.78‒1. 0781 (0.78‒1 168.34‒255. 16834255 (168.34‒255 16.41‒20 16412 (16.41‒2 0.14‒0 014 (0.14‒ 0.78‒1 078 (0.78‒ 168.34‒255 1683425 (168.34‒25 16.41‒2 1641 (16.41‒ 0.14‒ 01 (0.14 0.78‒ (0.78 168.34‒25 168342 (168.34‒2 16.41‒ 164 (16.41 0.14 (0.1 0.78 (0.7 168.34‒2 16834 (168.34‒ 16.41 (16.4 0.1 (0. 0.7 168.34‒ 1683 (168.34 16.4 (16. 0. (0 168.34 (168.3 16. (16 168.3 (168. (1 168. (168

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the epidemiological profile of patients treated at a philanthropic hospital specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology, located in a significant urban center, and evaluate the efficacy of initial empirical antibiotic treatment. Methods: Patients diagnosed with hand infections from September 2020 to September 2022 were included, excluding cases related to open fractures or post-surgical infections and those with incomplete medical records. The chi-square test was performed using STATISTICA ® software to correlate various variables. Results: A total of 34 patients participated, including 24 men and 10 women, with an average age of 41.9 years. Most male patients had Diabetes Mellitus, HIV, and drug addiction, and they resided in urban areas. Half of the patients did not report any apparent trauma. The most common infectious agent was Staphylococcus aureus*. Nearly 62% of patients required a change in the initial antibiotic regimen, with Penicillin being the most frequently substituted medication. Beta-lactam antibiotics and Quinolones were the most effective. Conclusion: These results suggest the importance of carefully evaluating the epidemiological profile of patients with acute hand infections and improving initial empirical treatment to ensure appropriate and effective therapy. Level of Evidence IV, Cross-Sectional Observational Study. Objective Traumatology center Methods 202 included postsurgical post surgical records chisquare chi square variables Results 3 participated 2 1 women 419 41 9 41. years Mellitus HIV addiction areas trauma aureus aureus* 62 regimen medication Betalactam Beta lactam Conclusion therapy IV CrossSectional Cross Sectional Study 20 4 6

RESUMO Objetivo: Determinar o perfil epidemiológico de pacientes atendidos em um hospital filantrópico referência em Ortopedia e Traumatologia localizado em um centro urbano importante, e avaliar a eficácia do tratamento antibiótico empírico inicial. Métodos: Foram incluídos pacientes com diagnóstico de infecção na mão, atendidos no período de setembro de 2020 a setembro de 2022, excluindo-se casos relacionados a fraturas expostas ou pós-cirúrgicas e aqueles com prontuários incompletos. Realizou-se o teste do qui-quadrado, utilizando o software STATISTICA ® para correlacionar diversas variáveis. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 34 pacientes, sendo 24 homens e 10 mulheres, com média de idade de 41,9 anos. A maioria era de homens, com alta incidência de diabetes mellitus, HIV e drogadição, que residiam em áreas livres. Metade não relatou trauma evidente. O agente infeccioso mais comum foi o Staphylococcus aureus. Aproximadamente 62% dos pacientes precisaram de troca do esquema inicial de antibióticos, sendo a penicilina o medicamento mais frequentemente substituído. Os antibióticos beta-lactâmicos e quinolonas foram os mais eficientes. Conclusão: Esses resultados sugerem a importância de avaliar cuidadosamente o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes com infecções agudas na mão e aprimorar o tratamento empírico inicial para garantir uma terapia adequada e eficaz. Nível de Evidência IV, Estudo Observacional Transversal. Objetivo importante Métodos 202 2022 excluindose excluindo se póscirúrgicas pós cirúrgicas incompletos Realizouse Realizou quiquadrado, quiquadrado qui quadrado, quadrado qui-quadrado variáveis Resultados 3 2 1 mulheres 419 41 9 41, anos mellitus drogadição livres evidente aureus 62 substituído betalactâmicos beta lactâmicos eficientes Conclusão eficaz IV Transversal 20 4 6

Inga edulis fruits, an important cultivation commonly associated with coffee and cacao farming, were collected from Baturité, located in Ceará, Brazil. Polysaccharides from Inga edulis pods were extracted using citric acid solution, and the impact of the extraction conditions in the properties of the resultant polysaccharide such as the degree of methyl-esterification behavior and galacturonic content were evaluated utilizing Taguchi approach, an efficient and easy statistical tool. For the study, the extraction conditions applied were pH (2.4, 5 and 7), time (1, 2 and 3 h) and temperature (70, 80 and 90 °C). The condition which provides the higher degree of methyl esterification allied to higher galacturonic acid content was pH 2.4, time 1 h and temperature 90 °C. For this condition, the extraction yield obtained was 3.97% m/m polysaccharide/botanical material. The emulsifying capacity and emulsion stability were also evaluated, and the emulsions with lower concentrations of polysaccharide provided the best results about emulsifying action. In the best of our efforts in research, the characterization of polysaccharide from fruit pods of Inga edulis is reported for the first time and this research contributes to the knowledge about botanical potential of this vegetal species and reinforces its potential as industrial crop. fruits farming Baturité Ceará Brazil solution methylesterification approach tool study 24 4 (2.4 7, 7 , 7) 1, (1 70, 70 (70 8 9 C °C . °C) 2.4 397 97 3.97 mm m polysaccharidebotanical material action crop (2. ( (7 2. 39 3.9 (2 3.

ABSTRACT: The carrotculture stands out on the world stage due to its nutritional characteristics and economic importance, an aspect that demands the constant development of research aiming greater productivity. Thus, this study proposed an experimental plan, determining the estimates of plot size, sample size, and number of repetitions, with the purpose of increasing the precision and reliability of the results of the experiments with the carrot crop. Six uniformity trials were conducted, using three cultivars in two growing seasons (Season: 2019 and 2021).Each plant was considered a basic experimental unit and in each BEU, the variables shoot height, root length, shoot fresh mass, root fresh mass, and root diameter were measured. The size of the plot, sample, and the number of repetitions was estimated by the method of maximum curvature of the coefficient of variation. The results recommend that for experiments with the carrot crop, plots with twelve plants should be used. For a sampling of carrot plants in the plot, samples of eleven plants must be used in the direction of the row, considering a semi-amplitude of the confidence interval (D%) equal to 20% of the mean, with a confidence level of 95%. For a minimum significant difference in the Tukey test expressed as a percentage of the 50% mean, plots of twelve plants per crop row, with eight replicates, are recommended. ABSTRACT importance productivity Thus plan conducted Season (Season 201 2021.Each 2021Each Each 2021 .Each BEU height length mass measured variation row semiamplitude semi amplitude D% D (D% 20 mean 95 95% 50 replicates recommended 202 (D 2 9 5

RESUMO: A cultura da cenoura se destaca no cenário mundial por suas características nutricionais e importância econômica, aspecto que demanda o constante desenvolvimento de pesquisas visando maior produtividade. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi propor um plano experimental, determinando as estimativas de tamanho de parcela, tamanho de amostra e número de repetições, com a finalidade de aumentar a precisão e confiabilidade dos resultados dos experimentos com a cultura da cenoura. Foram conduzidos seis ensaios de uniformidade, utilizando três cultivares em duas safras (Safra: 2019 e 2021). Cada planta foi considerada uma unidade experimental básica e em cada BEU foram medidas as variáveis altura da parte aérea, comprimento da raiz, massa fresca da parte aérea, massa fresca da raiz e diâmetro da raiz. O tamanho da parcela, da amostra e o número de repetições foram estimados pelo método da máxima curvatura do coeficiente de variação. Os resultados recomendam que para experimentos com a cultura da cenoura sejam utilizadas parcelas com doze plantas. Para amostragem de plantas de cenoura na parcela, devem ser utilizadas amostras de onze plantas no sentido da linha, considerando uma semi-amplitude do intervalo de confiança (D%) igual a 20% da média, com nível de confiança de 95%. Para uma diferença mínima significativa no teste de Tukey expressa em porcentagem da média de 50%, recomendam-se parcelas de doze plantas por fileira de cultivo, com oito repetições. RESUMO econômica produtividade Assim parcela uniformidade Safra (Safra 201 2021. 2021 . 2021) aérea variação linha semiamplitude semi amplitude D% D (D% 20 95 95% 50 50% recomendamse cultivo 202 (D 2 9 5

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the use of the product of thermal efficiency and photosynthetically active radiation (TEP) to model the growth of tomato seedlings across different growing seasons. The work was conducted in a completely randomized design with four replicates in two seasons (summer/autumn and winter/spring). Height, diameter, the Dickson’s Quality Index (DQI), and total plant mass (TPM) were measured at 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 days after sowing (DAS). The logistic model was fitted for each measured variable as a function of TEP, and the partial derivatives of the fitted function estimated the critical points. The results demonstrated that the logistic function effectively explained the nonlinear relationships of seedling growth. The fit quality parameters showed high fitted coefficients of determination and low values for the standard error of fit, residual standard deviation, and intrinsic and parametric nonlinearity. It was possible to characterize the growth process of tomato seedlings in both growth periods investigated. The logistic model fitted for the studied variables as a function of TEP becomes an accurate model capable of describing growth aspects of tomato seedlings, such as growth estimation, growth speed, and growth rate, essential parameters for decision-making in tomato cultivation. (TEP summer/autumn summerautumn summer autumn winter/spring. winterspring winter/spring . winter spring winter/spring) Height diameter Dicksons Dickson s DQI, DQI , (DQI) TPM (TPM 15 20 25 30 3 4 DAS. DAS (DAS) points deviation nonlinearity investigated estimation speed rate decisionmaking decision making cultivation (DQI 1 2 (DAS

ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the early and late results of surgical treatment of patients with bronchiectasis, comparing the Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) vs. the open thoracotomy (OT). Methods: Observational retrospective study of patients who underwent surgery for bronchiectasis. Patients were divided into two groups according to surgical access OT/VATS. Variables collected included gender, age, preoperative symptoms, etiology, segments involved, FVC and FEV1, type of surgical resection, complications, mortality, and length of hospital stay. Late surgical results were classified as excellent, complete remission of symptoms; good, significative improvement; and poor, little/no improvement. Results: 108 surgical resections (103 patients). OT group 54 patients (52.4%) vs. VATS 49 (47.6%). A high percentage of complications was observed, but no difference between the OT (29.6%) and VATS (24.5%) groups was found. Post-operative hospital stay was shorter in the VATS group (5.4 days) vs. the OT group (8.7 days (p=0.029). 75% of the patients had a late follow-up; the results were considered excellent in 71.4%, good in 26%, and poor in 2.6%. Regarding bronchiectasis distribution, an excellent percentage was obtained at 82.1% in patients with localized bronchiectasis and 47.5% with non-localized bronchiectasis, p=0.003. Conclusions: VATS leads to similar results regarding morbidity, compared to OT. However, VATS was related to shorter hospital stays, reflecting the early recovery. Late results were excellent in most patients, being better in patients with localized bronchiectasis. VATS should be considered a preferable approach for bronchiectasis lung resection whenever possible. Objectives VideoAssisted Video Assisted (VATS vs . (OT) Methods OTVATS OT/VATS gender age symptoms etiology involved FEV1 FEV mortality improvement littleno little Results 10 103 (10 patients. patients) 5 52.4% 524 52 4 (52.4% 47.6%. 476 47.6% 47 6 (47.6%) observed 29.6% 296 29 (29.6% 24.5% 245 24 (24.5% found Postoperative Post operative 5.4 (5. 8.7 87 8 7 (8. p=0.029. p0029 p p=0.029 0 029 (p=0.029) 75 followup follow up follow-up 714 71 71.4% 26 26% 2 2.6% distribution 821 82 1 82.1 475 47.5 nonlocalized non p0003 003 p=0.003 Conclusions morbidity However stays recovery possible (OT (1 52.4 (52.4 47.6 (47.6% 29.6 (29.6 24.5 (24.5 5. (5 8. (8 p002 p=0.02 02 (p=0.029 71.4 2.6 82. 47. p000 00 p=0.00 ( 52. (52. (47.6 29. (29. 24. (24. p00 p=0.0 (p=0.02 71. 2. (52 (47. (29 (24 p0 p=0. (p=0.0 (47 (2 p=0 (p=0. (4 p= (p=0 (p= (p

RESUMO Objetivos: Avaliar os resultados precoces e tardios do tratamento cirúrgico de pacientes com bronquiectasias, comparando a Cirurgia Torácica Videoassistida (VATS) versus a toracotomia (TO). Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo observacional de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de bronquiectasias. Os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos de acordo com o acesso cirúrgico TO/VATS. As variáveis coletadas incluíram sexo, idade, sintomas pré-operatórios, etiologia, segmentos envolvidos, CVF e VEF1, tipo de ressecção cirúrgica, complicações, mortalidade e tempo de internação. Os resultados cirúrgicos tardios foram classificados como excelentes, remissão completa dos sintomas; bom, melhora significativa; e pobre, pouca/nenhuma melhoria. Resultados: 108 ressecções cirúrgicas (103 pacientes). Grupo TO 54 pacientes (52,4%) vs. VATS 49 (47,6%). Observou-se alto percentual de complicações, mas não foi encontrada diferença entre os grupos TO (29,6%) e VATS (24,5%). O tempo de internação pós-operatório foi menor no grupo VATS (5,4 dias) versus o grupo TO (8,7 dias) (p=0,029). 75% dos pacientes tiveram seguimento tardio; os resultados foram considerados excelentes em 71,4%, bom em 26% e ruim em 2,6%. Quanto à distribuição das bronquiectasias, o percentual excelente foi de 82,1% em pacientes com bronquiectasias localizadas e 47,5% com bronquiectasias não localizadas, p=0,003. Conclusões: VATS mostrou resultados semelhantes em relação à morbidade, comparado ao TO. No entanto, a VATS foi relacionada a internações hospitalares mais curtas, refletindo a recuperação precoce. Os resultados tardios foram excelentes na maioria dos pacientes, sendo melhores em pacientes com bronquiectasias localizadas. A VATS deve ser considerada uma abordagem preferível para a ressecção pulmonar de bronquiectasias sempre que possível. Objetivos (VATS . (TO) Métodos TOVATS TO/VATS sexo idade préoperatórios, préoperatórios pré operatórios, operatórios pré-operatórios etiologia envolvidos VEF1 VEF cirúrgica complicações significativa pobre poucanenhuma pouca nenhuma melhoria Resultados 10 103 (10 pacientes. pacientes) 5 52,4% 524 52 4 (52,4% vs 47,6%. 476 47,6% 47 6 (47,6%) Observouse Observou se 29,6% 296 29 (29,6% 24,5%. 245 24,5% 24 (24,5%) pósoperatório pós operatório 5,4 (5, dias 8,7 87 8 7 (8, p=0,029. p0029 p p=0,029 0 029 (p=0,029) 75 tardio 714 71 71,4% 26 2 2,6% 821 82 1 82,1 475 47,5 p0003 003 p=0,003 Conclusões morbidade entanto curtas precoce possível (TO (1 52,4 (52,4 47,6 (47,6% 29,6 (29,6 24,5 (24,5% 5, (5 8, (8 p002 p=0,02 02 (p=0,029 71,4 2,6 82, 47, p000 00 p=0,00 ( 52, (52, (47,6 29, (29, 24, (24,5 p00 p=0,0 (p=0,02 71, 2, (52 (47, (29 (24, p0 p=0, (p=0,0 (47 (2 (24 p=0 (p=0, (4 p= (p=0 (p= (p

ABSTRACT Seasonal Forests (FE) occurring in the Cerrado, are characterized by the presence of tree species with different deciduous levels on dry seasons and vary in floristic composition depending on their geographic location. The present work has as premise that the floristic-structural patterns of these forests can be remarkable, due to the environmental conditions imposed by the environments and proximity to different watersheds. We used sample data of 17 fragments of Semideciduous Seasonal Forest (FE) in the Cerrado. For each sampling site to be inventoried an area of one hectare where the circunference of all the trees were measured at 1.30cm ≥ 15cm were included. An Principal Component Analysis - PCA, including abiotic and structural variables of each forest were made. For similarity analysis we used the floristic data in an absence-presence matrix of species and a number of trees of each species data. To determine floristic patters we use the Sorensen and Bray-Curtis similarity and made a cluster with the Unweighted Average Grouping Method (UPGMA). To explore the patterns of abundance performed in the Non-Metric multidimensional Scale (nMDS). The floristic-structural patterns indicated the presence of two distinct floristic groups, a smaller group formed different areas of the Araguaia and Paraguay River watersheds, and another large group formed by areas of the Paraná basin, and other others, even basin, more dissimilar than too much. The formation of floristic groups reflects that, as analyzed communities, there are several generalist species that are not very demanding and that adapt to new conditions, occurring in non-Cerrado and Atlantic Forest seasonal forest areas, forming two diverse tests located mainly in the Araguaia basin and Paraná. FE (FE Cerrado location floristicstructural remarkable watersheds 1 130cm cm 30cm included PCA absencepresence absence BrayCurtis Bray Curtis UPGMA. UPGMA . (UPGMA) NonMetric Non Metric nMDS. nMDS (nMDS) others much communities nonCerrado non (UPGMA (nMDS

RESUMO As Florestas Estacionais Sazonalmente Secas (FESS) ocorrentes no Cerrado são caracterizadas pela presença de espécies arbóreas com diferentes níveis de caducifólia nos períodos de estação seca e variam na composição florística dependendo da sua localização geográfica. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo assumir que os padrões florístico-estruturais destas florestas podem ser marcantes, devido às condições ambientais impostas nos ambientes e proximidade com bacias hidrográficas distintas. Foram utilizados levantamentos fitossociológicos realizados em um hectare para 17 fragmentos de Floresta Estacional Semidecidual (FES), onde aferiu-se todos os indivíduos arbóreos a circunferência a altura do peito (CAP) de 1,30cm ≥ 15cm. A avaliação foi feita por meio de uma ordenação por Análise de Componente Principal incluindo variáveis abióticas e estruturais de cada floresta. Para análise de similaridade, foram utilizados dados florísticos em uma matriz de presença-ausência utilizando os dados de ocorrência das espécies identificadas em cada localidade. Para determinar as semelhanças, utilizou-se o coeficiente de similaridade de Sorensen, o índice de Bray-Curtis e o método de agrupamento das médias não ponderadas (UPGMA). Para explorar padrões de abundância, foi feito o Escalonamento Multidimensional Não Métrico (nMDS). Os padrões florísticos-estruturais apontaram a presença de dois grupos florísticos distintos, um menor grupo formando diferentes áreas das bacias hidrográficas do Rio Araguaia e Rio Paraguai, e outro grande grupo formado por áreas da bacia do Paraná, e outras desta mesma bacia, porém mais dissimilares do que as demais. A formação de grupos florísticos reflete que as comunidades analisadas possuem diversas espécies generalistas, pouco exigentes e que se adaptam bem a novas condições, com ocorrência para áreas de florestas estacionais no Cerrado e Mata Atlântica, formando duas províncias distintas situadas, sobretudo na bacia do Araguaia e Paraná. FESS (FESS geográfica florísticoestruturais florístico marcantes 1 FES, FES , (FES) aferiuse aferiu CAP (CAP 130cm cm 30cm 15cm floresta presençaausência ausência localidade semelhanças utilizouse utilizou Sorensen BrayCurtis Bray Curtis UPGMA. UPGMA . (UPGMA) abundância nMDS. nMDS (nMDS) florísticosestruturais distintos Paraguai Paraná demais generalistas Atlântica situadas (FES (UPGMA (nMDS

The São Luís Island, Maranhão State, is an ecotonal region, a mix of humid forest, cocais forest, dune vegetation, restingas and mangroves. Unlike the interior of the State, their coastal areas have a gap in knowledge of the Passifloraceae. Here, through field expeditions and herbaria visit, we provide taxonomic treatment, identification key and comments on the Passifloraceae of the São Luís Island. Ten species were recorded: Passiflora auriculata Kunth, P. edulis Sims, P. foetida L., P. glandulosa Cav., P. laurifolia L., P. misera Kunth, P. nitida Kunth, P. picturata Ker Gawl., P. subrotunda Mast., and P. vespertilio L. Passiflora picturata and P. misera were recorded for the first time on São Luís Island.

A Ilha de São Luís, Estado do Maranhão, configura-se como uma região ecotonal, um misto de floresta úmida, mata-de-cocais, vegetação de dunas, restingas e manguezais. Diferentemente do interior do Estado do Maranhão, suas zonas costeiras possuem uma lacuna sobre o conhecimento da família Passifloraceae. Aqui, por meio de expedições de campo e consulta a herbários, nós fornecemos o tratamento taxonômico, chave de identificação e comentários sobre as Passifloraceae da Ilha de São Luís. Foram registradas dez espécies: Passiflora auriculata Kunth, P. edulis Sims, P. foetida L., P. glandulosa Cav., P. laurifolia L., P. misera Kunth, P. nitida Kunth, P. picturata Ker Gawl., P. subrotunda Mast. e P. vespertilio L. As espécies P. picturata e P. misera foram registradas pela primeira vez na Ilha de São Luís.

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The relationship between spirituality and health has been the object of growing discussion. There is a lack of data on spiritual needs assessments in Brazil. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the spiritual needs of patients admitted to a public tertiary hospital and perform a comparative analysis between patients with and without indications for palliative care. DESIGN AND SETTING: A cross-sectional observational study included patients hospitalized between August and December 2020 in Hospital do Servidor Publico Municipal, Sao Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: The included patients answered a questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic data, the Duke religiosity scale, and the Spiritual Needs Assessment for Patients (SNAP) tool for a spiritual needs assessment. The World Health Organization Palliative Needs tool (NECPAL) was used to evaluate the indications for palliative care. The level of significance adopted was 5%. RESULTS: A total of 66 patients were included in this study. Most participants (97%) declared themselves as belonging to a religion. The group without indication for palliative care by the NECPAL showed greater spiritual (P = 0.043) and psychosocial needs (P = 0.004). No statistically significant difference was observed in the religious needs domain (P = 0.176). There were no statistically significant differences in the Duke scale scores between the two groups. CONCLUSION: Spiritual, psychosocial, and religious needs are prevalent among hospitalized patients, and multidisciplinary teams must consider these needs in their management approach. In addition, this study suggests that psychosocial and spiritual needs can be even higher in patients who do not receive palliative care. BACKGROUND discussion Brazil OBJECTIVE SETTING crosssectional cross sectional 202 Municipal Paulo METHODS SNAP (SNAP assessment (NECPAL 5 5% RESULTS 6 97% 97 (97% religion P 0.043 0043 0 043 0.004. 0004 0.004 . 004 0.004) 0.176. 0176 0.176 176 0.176) groups CONCLUSION approach addition 20 9 (97 0.04 04 000 0.00 00 017 0.17 17 2 (9 0.0 01 0.1 1 ( 0.

ABSTRACT The Caatinga biome in Brazil comprises the largest and most continuous expanse of the seasonally dry tropical forest (SDTF) worldwide; nevertheless, it is among the most threatened and least studied, despite its ecological and biogeographical importance. The spatial distribution of volumetric wood stocks in the Caatinga and the relationship with environmental factors remain unknown. Therefore, this study intends to quantify and analyze the spatial distribution of wood volume as a function of environmental variables in Caatinga vegetation in Bahia State, Brazil. Volumetric estimates were obtained at the plot and fragment level. The multiple linear regression techniques were adopted, using environmental variables in the area as predictors. Spatial modeling was performed using the geostatistical kriging approach with the model residuals. The model developed presented a reasonable fit for the volume m3 ha with r2 of 0.54 and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 10.9 m3 ha–1. The kriging of ordinary residuals suggested low error estimates in unsampled locations and balance in the under and overestimates of the model. The regression kriging approach provided greater detailing of the global wood volume stock map, yielding volume estimates that ranged from 0.01 to 109 m3 ha–1. Elevation, mean annual temperature, and precipitation of the driest month are strong environmental predictors for volume estimation. This information is necessary to development action plans for sustainable management and use of the Caatinga SDTF in Bahia State, Brazil. (SDTF worldwide nevertheless studied importance unknown Therefore State level adopted m r 054 0 54 0.5 RMSE (RMSE 10 9 10. ha1 1 ha–1 map 001 01 0.0 Elevation temperature estimation 05 5 0. ha– 00

ABSTRACT The São Luís Island, Maranhão State, is an ecotonal region, a mix of humid forest, cocais forest, dune vegetation, restingas and mangroves. Unlike the interior of the State, their coastal areas have a gap in knowledge of the Passifloraceae. Here, through field expeditions and herbaria visit, we provide a taxonomic treatment, identification key and comments on the Passifloraceae of the São Luís Island. Ten species were recorded: Passiflora auriculata Kunth, P. edulis Sims, P. foetida L., P. glandulosa Cav., P. laurifolia L., P. misera Kunth, P. nitida Kunth, P. picturata Ker Gawl., P. subrotunda Mast., and P. vespertilio L. Passiflora picturata and P. misera were recorded for the first time on São Luís Island. Island State region forest vegetation mangroves Here visit treatment Kunth P Sims L Cav Cav. Gawl Gawl. Mast Mast.

RESUMO A Ilha de São Luís, Estado do Maranhão, configura-se como uma região ecotonal, um misto de floresta úmida, mata-de-cocais, vegetação de dunas, restingas e manguezais. Diferentemente do interior do Estado do Maranhão, suas zonas costeiras possuem uma lacuna sobre o conhecimento da família Passifloraceae. Aqui, por meio de expedições de campo e consulta a herbários, nós fornecemos o tratamento taxonômico, chave de identificação e comentários sobre as Passifloraceae da Ilha de São Luís. Foram registradas dez espécies: Passiflora auriculata Kunth, P. edulis Sims, P. foetida L., P. glandulosa Cav., P. laurifolia L., P. misera Kunth, P. nitida Kunth, P. picturata Ker Gawl., P. subrotunda Mast. e P. vespertilio L. As espécies P. picturata e P. misera foram registradas pela primeira vez na Ilha de São Luís. Luís Maranhão configurase configura se ecotonal úmida matadecocais, matadecocais mata cocais, cocais mata-de-cocais dunas manguezais Aqui herbários taxonômico Kunth P Sims L Cav Cav. Gawl Gawl. Mast

RESUMO Uma das formas de otimizar a avaliação do experimento e obter elevada precisão dos resultados é com o uso de quantidade adequada de mensurações para cada variável observada no experimento. Neste sentido, o objetivo deste estudo foi estimar coeficiente de repetibilidade e o número de mensurações necessárias para análise de caracteres de produção de abobrinha, pepino, pimenta biquinho e ervilha. Os experimentos foram realizados no Departamento de Fitotecnia da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Para abobrinha e pepino avaliaram-se as variáveis número, massa e comprimento de frutos, maior e menor diâmetro dos frutos. Para ervilha avaliou-se o número, massa e comprimento de vagens, número e massa de grãos, e para pimenta biquinho avaliou-se número, massa, maior diâmetro e o comprimento dos frutos. O coeficiente de repetibilidade (r) foi estimado pelo método dos componentes principais usando a matriz de correlação e a matriz de covariâncias. Determinou-se ainda, o número de mensurações para cada variável com base nos coeficientes de determinação de 0.80, 0.85, 0.90, 0.95 e 1.00. O coeficiente de repetibilidade estimado obteve as maiores estimativas com o uso da matriz de covariâncias, variando de 0,67 a 0,84 para abobrinha, de 0,66 a 0,97 para pepino, de 0,47 a 0,70 para ervilha e de 0,57 a 0,71 para pimenta biquinho. Para avaliar a massa de frutos em abobrinha, pepino, ervilha e pimenta biquinho, são necessárias, respectivamente 7, 4, 8 e 8 mensurações para um coeficiente de determinação de 95%.

ABSTRACT One of the ways to optimize the evaluation of the experiment and obtain high precision of the results is with the use of an adequate number of measurements for each variable observed in the experiment. In this sense, the objective of this study was to estimate the repeatability coefficient and the number of measurements necessary for the analysis of characters of production of zucchini, cucumber, pout pepper and pea. In the experiments carried out with zucchini and cucumber the variables number of fruits, fruit mass, fruit length, largest fruit diameter and smallest fruit diameter were evaluated. For pea the number, length and mass of pods, number and mass of grains per pod and for pout pepper number and mass of fruits, largest fruit diameter and length were evaluated. The repeatability coefficient (r) was estimated by the principal component method using the correlation matrix and the covariance matrix. The number of measurements for each variable was also determined based on the coefficients of determination of 0.80, 0.85, 0.90, 0.95 and 1.00. The estimated repeatability coefficient obtained the highest estimates using the covariance matrix, ranging from 0.67 to 0.84 for zucchini, from 0.66 to 0.97 for cucumber, from 0.47 to 0.70 for pea and from 0.57 to 0.71 for pout pepper. To evaluate the fruit mass in zucchini, cucumber, pea and pout pepper, are exactly, respectively, 7, 4, 8 and 8 measurements for a coefficient of determination of 95%.

ABSTRACT Background: A treatment-related fluctuation (TRF) in a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is defined as clinical deterioration within two months of symptom onset following previous stabilization or improvements with treatment. Objective: To investigate the clinical characteristics and factors that could increase the risk of relapse of GBS in patients with and without TRFs. Methods: Retrospective review of medical records of patients (>18 years) with GBS evaluated between January/2006 and July/2019. Demographic and clinical characteristics, ancillary studies, treatment received, and the clinical course of patients with and without TRFs were analyzed. Results: Overall, 124 cases of GBS were included; seven (5.6%) presented TRFs. GBS-TRF cases were triggered more frequently by infectious mononucleosis (28.57 vs. 8.55%; p=0.01). GBS-TRF were initially treated with plasmapheresis more frequently than those without TRF (14.29 vs. 1.70%; p=0.0349). Combined treatment (71.43 vs. 4.27%; p<0.001) and corticosteroids (42.86 vs. 1.71%; p<0.001) were more commonly used in the GBS-TRF group. GBS-TRF patients presented a higher median initial disability score (4 vs. 2; p=0.01). Conclusions: Patients with GBS triggered by infectious mononucleosis and a high degree of initial disability have higher chances of developing TRFs. Although patients with TRF were treated with plasmapheresis more often, the total number was too low to suggest a link between plasma exchange and TRF.

RESUMEN Antecedentes: Una fluctuación relacionada al tratamiento (FRT) en un paciente con síndrome de Guillain-Barré (SGB) se define como un deterioro clínico dentro de los dos meses posteriores al inicio de los síntomas después de una estabilización previa o mejoría con el tratamiento. Objetivo: Investigar las características clínicas y los factores que podrían incrementar el riesgo de recaída, comparando pacientes con SGB, con y sin FRT. Métodos: Revisión retrospectiva de historias clínicas de pacientes (>18 años) con SGB evaluados entre enero/2006 y julio/2019. Se analizaron las características demográficas y clínicas, los estudios complementarios, el tratamiento recibido y la evolución clínica de los pacientes con y sin FRT. Resultados: Se incluyeron 124 casos de SGB en el total; 7 (5,6%) presentaron FRT. Los casos de SGB con FRT se desencadenaron con mayor frecuencia por mononucleosis infecciosa (28,57 vs. 8,55%; p=0,01). Los casos de SGB con FRT se trataron inicialmente con plasmaféresis con más frecuencia que aquellos sin FRT (14,29 vs. 1,70%; p=0,0349). El tratamiento combinado (71,43 vs. 4,27%; p<0,001) y los corticosteroides (42,86 vs. 1,71%; p<0,001) se utilizaron con mayor frecuencia en el grupo de SGB con FRT. Los pacientes con FRT presentaron una escala de discapacidad inicial mediana más alta (4 vs. 2; p=0,01). Conclusiones: Aquellos SGB desencadenados por mononucleosis infecciosa y un alto grado de discapacidad inicial tienen una mayor probabilidad de desarrollar FRT. Aunque los pacientes con FRT fueron tratados con plasmaféresis con mayor frecuencia, el número total fue demasiado bajo para sugerir un vínculo entre la plasmaféresis y FRT.