ABSTRACT Bulk density (BD) is a soil physical property used as a soil quality indicator and variations in this measurement influence soil water content and carbon stock estimates. This study aims to compile a database of samples of bulk density, textural fractions, and organic carbon values, as well as evaluate the accuracy of published pedotransfer functions (PTF) that predict bulk density, and propose a hierarchical PTF to predict the bulk density of Brazilian Soils. The performance of eleven PTFs and the newly proposed PTFs were evaluated and compared using the root mean square error (RMSE) and coefficient of determination (R2) based on a testing soil database collected from the literature. We noticed a slight improvement in accuracy when organic carbon and coarse and fine sand fractions were included as predictors alongside silt and clay. The best results with existing PTFs were obtained by PTF-A in Tomasella and Hodnett (1998) (RMSE = 0.20 g cm–3) and PTF-F in Benites et al. (2007) (RMSE = 0.17 g cm–3). Our proposed PTFs use textural fractions and organic carbon as predictors in a hierarchical form. The proposed PTF-4, which uses fine sand, coarse sand, clay, and organic carbon, presented the lowest value for RMSE (0.14 g cm–3) for BD prediction. (BD estimates values (PTF Soils R2 R (R2 literature clay PTFA A 1998 (1998 020 0 20 0.2 cm–3 cm3 cm 3 PTFF F al 2007 (2007 017 17 0.1 cm–3. . form PTF4, PTF4 4, 4 PTF-4 0.14 014 14 (0.1 prediction (R 199 (199 02 2 0. cm– 200 (200 01 1 PTF- (0. 19 (19 (20 (0 (1 (2 (

ABSTRACT: This trial evaluated the production performance, gastrointestinal nematode infection (GIN), and selected blood analytes, in Corriedale lambs during the finishing phase in an integrated crop-livestock system (ICLS) with 2 stocking rates. Fifty-two Corriedale lambs were divided into 4 groups: a semi confinement system with a low stocking rate (T1) for 70 days; a semi confinement system with a high stocking rate (T2) for 70 days; confinement for 28 days, followed by semi confinement with a low stocking rate (T3) for 42 days; and confinement for 28 days, followed by semi confinement with a high stocking rate (T4) for 42 days. Body weight, dry matter intake, blood collection, and faecal analysis of nematode eggs were performed for each animal. The stocking rates did not influence body weight gain for the semiconfined lambs (T1 and T2) or for the confined/semiconfined lambs (T3 and T4). All treatments had lower EPG counts at the end of the experimental period. The nematode genera identified during the experiment trial were Haemonchus and Trichostrongylus. There were no significant differences (P > 0.05) for packed cell volume, total plasma protein, and eosinophil means between treatments. These results suggested that the confinement followed by semi confinement in an ICLS, was an option for lamb production during the finishing phase which could be useful in reducing GIN without affecting the production performance. ABSTRACT performance GIN, , (GIN) analytes croplivestock crop livestock ICLS (ICLS Fiftytwo Fifty two groups T1 T 7 days T2 (T2 T3 T4 (T4 intake collection animal (T confinedsemiconfined confined T4. . T4) period Trichostrongylus P 0.05 005 0 05 volume protein (GIN 0.0 00 0.

RESUMO: O objetivo deste experimento foi avaliar o desempenho produtivo, infecção por nematódeos gastrointestinais (GIN) e variáveis sanguíneas selecionadas, em cordeiras Corriedale durante a fase de terminação em sistema integrado lavoura-pecuária (ICLS) com duas taxas de lotação. O experimento utilizou 52 cordeiras Corriedale divididas em quatro grupos: sistema de semiconfinamento com baixa taxa de lotação por área (T1) por 70 dias; sistema de semiconfinamento com alta lotação por área (T2) por 70 dias; confinamento por 28 dias, seguido de semiconfinamento com baixa lotação por área (T3) por 42 dias; e confinamento por 28 dias, seguido de semiconfinamento com alta lotação por área (T4) por 42 dias. Peso corporal, ingestão de matéria seca, coleta de sangue e análise fecal para ovos de nematódeos foram avaliados para cada animal. As taxas de lotação não influenciaram no ganho de peso dos cordeiros semiconfinados (T1 e T2) ou nos confinados/semiconfinados (T3 e T4). Todos os tratamentos apresentaram contagens menores de EPG no final do período experimental. Os gêneros de nematódeos identificados durante o experimento foram Haemonchus e Trichostrongylus. Não houve diferença significativa (P > 0.05) para hematócrito, proteína plasmática total e média de eosinófilos entre os tratamentos. Esses resultados sugerem que o confinamento seguido de semiconfinamento em ICLS pode ser uma opção para a produção de cordeiras na fase de terminação e pode ser útil para a redução da GIN sem afetar o desempenho da produção. RESUMO produtivo (GIN selecionadas lavourapecuária lavoura pecuária (ICLS 5 grupos T1 T 7 dias T2 (T2 2 T3 4 T4 (T4 corporal seca animal (T confinadossemiconfinados confinados T4. . T4) experimental Trichostrongylus P 0.05 005 0 05 hematócrito 0.0 00 0.

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the impact of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) and confounding factors on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) according to the perception of 8 to 10-year-old children and their parents/caregivers. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study including 403 students aged 8-10 years was carried out, in which OHRQoL was measured using the Child Perceptions Questionnaire administered to both children and parents/caregivers. The diagnosis of MIH was performed according to the previously proposed index. Dental caries experience, malocclusion, and sociodemographic factors were evaluated as confounders. Cluster analysis and Poisson regression with robust variance (p<0.05) were performed. Results: The prevalence of MIH was 13.4%. Parents/caregivers of children with MIH in incisors showed a higher impact prevalence in the emotional well-being domain (PR=1.92; 95%CI=1.16-3.19). Children with hypoplasia had a higher prevalence of negative impact on OHRQoL in the oral symptoms domain (PR=1.51; 95%CI=1.03-2.23). According to the perception of parents/caregivers, dental caries experience had a negative impact on the quality of life of students in the emotional well-being domain (PR=4.19; 95%CI=1.06-16.49) and in the total questionnaire score (PR=3.21; 95%CI=1.06-9.71). Conclusion: According to the perception of parents/caregivers, children with MIH in incisors showed a greater impact on OHRQoL. Additionally, the presence of hypoplasia affected the self-perception of OHRQoL in children, and caries experience influenced the OHRQoL of children, as perceived by parents/caregivers. Objective (MIH healthrelated health related (OHRQoL 10yearold yearold 10 year old parentscaregivers parents caregivers parents/caregivers Methods crosssectional cross sectional 40 810 8-1 out index malocclusion confounders p<0.05 p005 p 0 05 (p<0.05 Results 134 13 4 13.4% Parentscaregivers Parents wellbeing well being PR=1.92 PR192 PR 1 92 (PR=1.92 95%CI=1.163.19. 95CI116319 CI 95%CI=1.16 3.19 . 95 16 3 19 95%CI=1.16-3.19) PR=1.51 PR151 51 (PR=1.51 95%CI=1.032.23. 95CI103223 95%CI=1.03 2.23 03 2 23 95%CI=1.03-2.23) PR=4.19 PR419 (PR=4.19 95%CI=1.0616.49 95CI1061649 95%CI=1.06 16.49 06 49 95%CI=1.06-16.49 PR=3.21 PR321 21 (PR=3.21 95%CI=1.069.71. 95CI106971 9.71 9 71 95%CI=1.06-9.71) Conclusion Additionally selfperception self 81 8- p<0.0 p00 (p<0.0 13.4 PR=1.9 PR19 (PR=1.9 163 95%CI=1.163.19 95CI11631 95CI116 95%CI=1.1 319 3.1 95%CI=1.16-3.19 PR=1.5 PR15 5 (PR=1.5 032 95%CI=1.032.23 95CI10322 95CI103 95%CI=1.0 223 2.2 95%CI=1.03-2.23 PR=4.1 PR41 (PR=4.1 0616 95%CI=1.0616.4 95CI106164 95CI106 1649 16.4 95%CI=1.06-16.4 PR=3.2 PR32 (PR=3.2 069 95%CI=1.069.71 95CI10697 971 9.7 7 95%CI=1.06-9.71 p<0. p0 (p<0. 13. PR=1. PR1 (PR=1. 95%CI=1.163.1 95CI1163 95CI11 95%CI=1. 31 3. 95%CI=1.16-3.1 95%CI=1.032.2 95CI1032 95CI10 22 2. 95%CI=1.03-2.2 PR=4. PR4 (PR=4. 061 95%CI=1.0616. 95CI10616 164 16. 95%CI=1.06-16. PR=3. PR3 (PR=3. 95%CI=1.069.7 95CI1069 97 9. 95%CI=1.06-9.7 p<0 (p<0 PR=1 (PR=1 95%CI=1.163. 95CI1 95%CI=1 95%CI=1.16-3. 95%CI=1.032. 95%CI=1.03-2. PR=4 (PR=4 95%CI=1.0616 95CI1061 95%CI=1.06-16 PR=3 (PR=3 95%CI=1.069. 95%CI=1.06-9. p< (p< PR= (PR= 95%CI=1.163 95CI 95%CI= 95%CI=1.16-3 95%CI=1.032 95%CI=1.03-2 95%CI=1.061 95%CI=1.06-1 95%CI=1.069 95%CI=1.06-9 (p (PR 95%CI 95%CI=1.16- 95%CI=1.03- 95%CI=1.06-

Abstract Two cases of bone failure after fracture of the distal region of the femur treated with the Masquelet technique are presented. The first case involves acute bone loss, and the second, pseudarthrosis. The proper management of these lesions led to consolidation and a good functional result. presented loss second pseudarthrosis result

Resumo Dois casos de falha óssea após fratura da região distal do fêmur tratados pela técnica de Masquelet são apresentados. O primeiro caso envolve uma perda óssea aguda, e o segundo, uma pseudoartrose. O manejo adequado dessas lesões levou à consolidação e a um bom resultado funcional. apresentados aguda segundo pseudoartrose funcional

ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the functional and immunohistochemical effects of ganglioside GM1 and erythropoietin following experimental spinal cord injury. Methods: Thirty-two male BALB/c mice were subjected to experimental spinal cord injury using the NYU Impactor device and were randomly divided into the following groups: GM1 group, receiving standard ganglioside GM1 (30 mg/kg); erythropoietin group, receiving erythropoietin (1000 IU/kg); combination group, receiving both drugs; and control group, receiving saline (0.9%). Animals were evaluated according to the Basso Mouse Scale (BMS) and Hindlimb Mouse Function Score (MFS). After euthanasia, the immunohistochemistry of the medullary tissue of mice was analyzed. All animals received intraperitoneal treatment. Results: The GM1 group had higher BMS and MFS scores at the end of the experiment when compared to all other groups. The combination group had higher BMS and MFS scores than the erythropoietin and control groups. The erythropoietin group had higher BMS and MFS scores than the control group. Immunohistochemical tissue analysis showed a significant difference among groups. There was a significant increase in myelinated axons and in the myelinated axon length in the erythropoietin group when compared to the other intervention groups (p < 0.01). Conclusion: Erythropoietin and GM1 have therapeutic effects on axonal regeneration in mice subjected to experimental spinal cord injury, and administration of GM1 alone had the highest scores on the BMS and MFS scales.

Abstract Several phytogeographic regions (Cerrado, Pantanal, Atlantic Forest, Gran Chaco, and Chiquitano Dry Forests) converge in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, and influence regional biodiversity. Despite a list of birds in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul being published by Nunes et al. (2017), it is necessary to update and critically review avifauna records. In this study, we gathered the results of several records obtained from species lists and online data platforms of the 336 sites in this state over the last decades and grouped them into Main (Primary and Secondary) and Tertiary Lists. The avifauna of Mato Grosso do Sul is composed of 678 species, of which 643 (95%) have records proving their occurrence (Primary List), whereas 34 still lack documentation (Secondary List). The number of related species for Mato Grosso do Sul represents 34% of the Brazilian avifauna. Some species stand out for their unique occurrence in Mato Grosso do Sul, such as Melanerpes cactorum, Celeus lugubris, Phaethornis subochraceus, and Cantorchilus guarayanus, reflecting the influence of different phytogeographic regions of the Chaco and Chiquitano Dry Forests. Migrants represent 20% of the bird community occurring in the state, of which 93 species correspond to migrants from various regions of South America (south and west) and 40 to boreal migrants. Thirty-three species perform nomadic movements across the Pantanal Plain and other regions of the state. Thirty-one species are included in some conservation-threatened categories of global and/or national endangered species lists. Other 30 species are included in the near-threatened category at the global level and 23 at the national level. In addition, species typical of dry forests (in Serra da Bodoquena and Maciço do Urucum) and those from the Atlantic Forest in the south of the state deserve attention due to their restricted distribution and the high anthropogenic pressure on their habitat.

RESUMO O uso de água salina para irrigação depende de estratégias que incluem a seleção de cultivares tolerantes ao sal e a lixiviação de sais das zonas próximas às raízes. Um experimento em casa de vegetação foi realizado para avaliar o crescimento inicial e a produção de biomassa de dois clones de Eucalyptus (CO 865 e CO 1407), provenientes do cruzamento entre o E. grandis × E. urophylla, irrigados com água salina e sob diferentes frações de lixiviação. Os tratamentos foram organizados em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições e arranjados em esquema fatorial 4 × 2 + 2, sendo quatro frações de lixiviação (3, 10, 20 e 30 % da demanda hídrica da cultura para plantas irrigadas com água salina), dois clones de Eucalyptus (VCC 865 e CO 1407), e dois tratamentos adicionais, um para cada clone, irrigados convencionalmente com água doce. As avaliações foram realizadas aos 114 dias após o transplante. A salinidade do solo diminuiu com o aumento da fração de lixiviação onde o clone VCC 865 foi cultivado, no entanto, a produção de massa seca das folhas foi menor nos tratamentos irrigados com água salina. Em comparação com as plantas irrigadas com água doce, a irrigação com água salina resultou em menores: diâmetro da copa, número de folhas, massa seca de folhas, massa seca de raiz, massa seca de parte aérea, relação parte aérea/raiz e peso seco total da planta. No geral, o clone de Eucalyptus VCC 865 teve melhor desempenho sob irrigação salina do que o CO 1407.

ABSTRACT Using saline water for irrigation relies on strategies that include selecting salt-tolerant cultivars and leaching salts away from zones close to the roots. A greenhouse experiment was carried out to assess early growth and biomass production of two Eucalyptus clones (E. grandis × E. urophylla), CO 865 and CO 1407, irrigated with saline water and under different leaching fractions. Treatments were laid out in a randomized block design and arranged in a 4 × 2 + 2 factorial scheme: four leaching fractions (3, 10, 20, and 30 % of crop water demand for plants irrigated with saline water), two Eucalyptus clones (VCC 865 and CO 1407), and two additional treatments, one for each clone, conventionally irrigated with fresh water. The treatments were replicated four times. Measurements were made at 114 days after transplanting. Soil salinity decreased with increasing leaching fraction where VCC 865 was grown; however, leaf dry weight production was lower in treatments irrigated with saline water. Compared to fresh water-irrigated plants, irrigation with saline water resulted in lower: canopy diameter, leaf number, dry leaf mass, dry root mass, aerial parts dry mass, aerial part/root ratio, and total plant dry weight. Overall, the VCC 865 Eucalyptus clone performed better under saline irrigation than CO 1407.

Resumo: A substituição das paisagens naturais por ambientes antropizados tem levado à perda de habitat e, consequentemente, ao declínio populacional e extinção de muitas espécies. Várias estratégias como a criação de Unidades de Conservação (UCs) e o pagamento de serviços ecossistêmicos têm sido adotadas para mitigar as consequências da crise de biodiversidade. Em Rio Verde, estado de Goiás, foi estabelecido um Programa Produtores de Água (PPA) que prevê o pagamento de serviços ecossistêmicos pela manutenção da vegetação ripária na região do ribeirão Abobora que abastece a cidade. Diante da ausência de estudos de diagnóstico ambiental da região, o presente estudo contribui para reduzir algumas lacunas de conhecimento, através da: i) caracterização da paisagem na área deste PPA, ii) caracterização das espécies da fauna (anfíbios, aves, peixes e mamíferos terrestres de médio e grande porte) e flora lenhosa que ocorrem neste local, iii) comparação da diversidade de espécies (fauna e flora) encontrada na área de estudo com aquela observada na rede de áreas protegidas do Cerrado. Nossos resultados revelam baixo índice de cobertura vegetal nativa (~21% da área total), mas por outro lado, registramos 300 espécies, sendo 20 de anfíbios anuros, 100 aves, 10 peixes, 16 mamíferos terrestres (médio e grande porte) e 154 plantas lenhosas. A nossa amostragem compreende espécies que são consideradas endêmicas do Cerrado (p.ex. Anfíbio - Barycholos terntezi e Mamífero - Callithrix penicillata), ameaçadas de extinção (p.ex. Mamíferos - Herpailurus yagouaroundi, Myrmecophaga tridactyla e Tapirus terrestris) ou exótica invasora (Mamífero - Sus scrofa). Os resultados apresentados no presente estudo são relevantes e podem auxiliar na proposição de ações de manejo no âmbito deste importante programa de pagamento por serviços ambientais.

Abstract: The replacement of natural landscapes by anthropic environments has led to habitat loss and consequently, to the decline and extinction of many species populations. Several strategies, such as the creation of protected areas (PAs) and payment for ecosystem services have been adopted to mitigate the consequences of this biodiversity crisis. In Rio Verde, Goiás, Brazil, a Water Producer Program (WPP) was established, which provides payment for ecosystem services for the maintenance of riparian vegetation in the region of the Ribeirão Abóbora, a river which supplies the city and metropolitan area. In the absence of environmental diagnostic studies in the region, this present study contributes to reducing some knowledge gaps, through the: (i) characterization of the landscape in the WPP area, (ii) characterization of species of fauna (amphibians, birds, fish, and medium and large terrestrial mammals) and woody flora that occur in this area, and (iii) comparison of species diversity (fauna and flora) found in our study area with the diversity observed in the Cerrado protected area network. Our results reveal a low native vegetation cover (~21% of total area), but we recorded 300 total species: 20 species of anuran amphibians, 100 birds, 10 fish, 16 terrestrial mammals (medium and large), and 154 woody plants. Our sample comprises species considered endemic to the Cerrado (e.g., Anuran - Barycholos terntezi and Mammal - Callithrix penicillata), threatened species (e.g., Mammals - Herpailurus yagouaroundi, Myrmecophaga tridactyla and Tapirus terrestris), and exotic invasive species (Mammal - Sus scrofa). The results presented in this study are relevant and may help in the proposal of management actions within the scope of this important program of payment for environmental services.

Resumo O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a resposta fotossintética ao deficit de pressão de vapor (DPV) em acessos de umbuzeiro (Spondias tuberosa). O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, em arranjo fatorial 5×7×2 (cinco acessos de umbuzeiro – BRS-68, EPAMIG-05, BGU-61, BGU-75 e BGU-50 –, sete épocas de avaliação e dois momentos de leitura – às 8h e às 14h), em parcelas subsubdivididas no tempo. A temperatura foliar aumentou com a temperatura do ar. A variação da condutância estomática e da transpiração com o DPV não foi significativa. A fotossíntese líquida, a eficiência de carboxilação e a eficiência instantânea do uso da água decresceram com o aumento do DPV em todos os acessos, exceto no BRS-68, cujas taxas se mantiveram positivas.

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the photosynthetic response to vapor pressure deficit (VPD) in umbu (Spondias tuberosa) tree accessions. The experiment was carried out in a completely randomized design in a 5×7×2 factorial arrangement (five umbu accessions – BRS-68, EPAMIG-05, BGU-61, BGU-75, and BGU-50 –, seven evaluation times, and two reading times – at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.) in split-split plots in time. Leaf temperature increased with air temperature. The variation of stomatal conductance and transpiration with the VPD was not significant. Net photosynthesis rate, carboxylation efficiency, and instantaneous water-use efficiency decreased with increasing VPD in all accessions, except in BRS-68, whose rates remained positive.

RESUMO A resistência do solo à penetração (RP) é um atributo físico utilizado para quantificar a compactação do solo e a população amostral influenciar na média representativa, induzindo erros. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a RP em Latossolo Vermelho distrófico sob mata nativa e eucalipto. Foram realizadas amostras ao acaso em grupo de 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 e 100 a cada 0,10 m do solo até a camada de 0,6 m. Foram calculados os valores médios da RP, o intervalo de confiança e a exatidão da estimativa (D), a 0,05 de significância. Nas condições de estudo foi possível observar que a população apresenta alta confiabilidade, com erros abaixo de 10% e que na área cultivada o número de amostras necessários para avaliação da RP é maior que para o solo sob mata.

ABSTRACT Soil resistance to penetration (RP) is a physical attribute used to quantify soil compaction and the influence of the average representative sample population, causing errors. The objective of this work was to evaluate the RP in distrófico red Latosol under native forest and eucalyptus. Random samples were conducted in groups of 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 and 100 every 0.10 m from the ground up to 0.6 m layer. Average values were calculated from the RP, the confidence interval and the accuracy of the estimate (D), the significance of 0.05. Under the conditions of study it was possible to observe that the population has high reliability, with errors below 10% and that in cultivated area the number of samples needed for evaluation of the RP is greater than to the ground under the Woods.

Abstract This study aimed to identify the prevalence of molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) in schoolchildren and its association with dental caries experience. This was a cross-sectional study with a sample of 471 children aged 8 to 10 years. Data were collected via a sociodemographic questionnaire. Intra-oral clinical examination was done to identify and diagnose MIH (EAPD Criteria) as well as dental caries (ICDAS Index). Statistical analyses were performed with Person’s Chi-square, Fisher’s exact, and Mann-Whitney tests, and Poisson regression models were built. Statistical significance was set at an alpha-level of 0.05. The prevalence of MIH in our participants was 9.8%, with lesions being mostly of the mild form (65.2%) and affecting the first permanent molars but not the incisors in 54.2% of the children. Dental caries was observed in 88.1% of subjects. We observed a significant association between dental caries and the following variables: presence of MIH (p < 0.01; PR = 1.13), dental visit (p < 0.02; PR=0.92), and parents or legal guardians’ education level (p < 0.05; PR = 1.07). A MIH diagnosis was also significantly associated with family income (p < 0.05; PR = 4.09). Children with MIH had more caries lesions on molar surfaces (p < 0.01; PR = 4.05). The prevalence of MIH was found to be moderate, based on previous studies, and the presence of enamel defect was associated with dental caries. The teeth most affected by MIH lesions were the first permanent molars.

RESUMO A escassez hídrica na região semiárida deve ser mitigada com novas tecnologias. Diante disto, objetivou-se com o presente trabalho, avaliar o desempenho operacional e energético de uma semeadora adubadora camalhoeira, bem como a profundidade de deposição de semente de milho e fertilizante em função do sistema de semeadura e do uso de mecanismos sulcadores para deposição de fertilizantes (Disco e haste). Foi utilizado delineamento experimental em blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 6 x 2 com 4 repetições, com seis sistemas de semeadura: (S1 - semeadura do milho em consórcio em cima do camalhão; S2 - semeadura do milho em camalhão sem consórcio; S3 - semeadura do milho em consórcio dentro do sulco; S4 - semeadura do milho dentro do sulco sem consórcio; S5 - semeadura convencional em consórcio; S6 - semeadura convencional sem consórcio) e dois mecanismos para deposição de fertilizantes (disco duplo desencontrado e haste sulcadora). A análise estatística foi realizada utilizando o programa SISVAR a 5% de significância. Foi possível concluir que independente do sistema de semeadura (camalhão ou sulco) e mecanismo usado, não haverá diferença na população inicial de plantas e profundidade da semente de milho. No entanto, é necessário maior atenção na profundidade do fertilizante e semente de forrageira quando depositados juntos de maneira momentânea. Os sistemas de semeadura que mobilizam o solo (sulco e camalhão) apresenta maior consumo energético, assim como o mecanismo haste. O sistema de semeadura S5 apresenta melhor desempenho operacional, juntamente com o mecanismo disco.

ABSTRACT It is necessary to use new technologies to mitigate water scarcity in the semi-arid region. As such, the aim of this study was to evaluate the operational and energy performance of a ridge planter and fertiliser, as well as the deposition depth of maize seeds and fertiliser as a function of the sowing system, and the use of different furrowing mechanisms (disc and shank) for depositing fertilisers. The experimental design was of randomised blocks, in a 6 x 2 factorial scheme with four replications, including six sowing systems: (S1 - intercropped ridge-sown maize; S2 – monocropped ridge-sown maize; S3 - intercropped furrow-sown maize; S4 – monocropped furrow-sown maize; S5 - conventional intercropping system; S6 - conventional monocropped system) and two mechanisms for depositing the fertiliser (offset double disc and shank furrower). The statistical analysis was carried out using the SISVAR software at 5% significance. It was concluded that, irrespective of the sowing system (ridge or furrow) and mechanism employed, there is no difference in the initial plant population or in the depth of the maize seeds. However, greater attention must be paid to the depth of both the fertiliser and forage seeds when these are deposited at the same time. Sowing systems that turn the soil (furrow and ridge) consume more energy, as does the shank mechanism. Sowing system S5 affords better operating performance when used together with the disk mechanism.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a prevalência de medo odontológico e avaliar sua associação com a cárie dentária e a Hipomineralização molar-incisivo (HMI), em escolares de 8 a 10 anos, em um município da região Nordeste do Brasil. Foram coletados dados de 466 estudantes matriculados em escolas públicas urbanas, em um estudo transversal. Os pais/responsáveis responderam a um questionário abordando características sociodemográficas, o medo odontológico foi mensurado por meio do Children’s Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale (CFSS-DS), e os exames clínicos foram realizados por três examinadores calibrados para o diagnóstico de cárie dentária, utilizando o índice International Caries Detection & Assessment System (ICDAS II) e, por um índice previamente validado, para HMI. Foi realizada a análise descritiva dos dados e as associações entre medo odontológico, cárie dentária e HMI foram avaliadas pela regressão robusta de Poisson para amostras complexas (p<0,05). A prevalência de medo odontológico foi de 21,6%, e o escore médio total do CFSS-DS foi de 29,97 (IC 95%=29,05-30,89). No modelo multivariado ajustado, a prevalência de medo odontológico esteve associada à renda familiar (RP=1,78; IC 95%=1,02-3,08; p= 0,041). A renda familiar mensal foi associada ao medo odontológico em crianças, enquanto a cárie dentária e a HMI não foram associadas ao medo odontológico.

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of dental fear and to evaluate its association with dental caries and molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) in schoolchildren aged 8-10 years from a municipality in Northeastern Brazil. Data from 466 students enrolled in urban public schools in a cross-sectional study were collected. Parents/guardians answered a questionnaire addressing sociodemographic characteristics, dental fear was measured by means of the Children’s Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale (CFSS-DS) and clinical examinations were performed by three calibrated examiners for diagnosis of dental caries, using the International Caries Detection & Assessment System - ICDAS II and a previously validated index for MIH. Descriptive data analysis was performed, and associations between dental fear, dental caries and MIH were analyzed using robust Poisson regression for complex samples (p<0,05). The prevalence of dental fear was 21.6%, and the mean total CFSS-DS score was 29.97 (CI 95%=29.05-30.89). In the multivariate adjusted model, the prevalence of dental fear was associated to family income (PR=1.78; CI 95%=1.02-3.08; p= 0.041). Monthly family income was associated with dental fear in children, whereas dental caries and MIH were not associated with dental fear.

It has been recurring adulterations in fuels (such as gasoline, ethanol and diesel), being necessary the exploration of the use of more modern analytical techniques capable of controlling the quality of these fuels, since some regulated tests may be inefficient to detect the adulteration. Among them, it is highlighted proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopy, and portable near infrared spectroscopy (microNIR). In this work, it was studied the conformities of 115 samples of seized fuels (76 of gasoline, 23 of ethanol, and 16 of diesel) by means of standardized techniques with parameters established by the ANP. Results obtained were compared to photometer, MicroNIR and 1H NMR analyzes. The analyzes carried out by ANP showed four nonconforming samples (one of gasoline and three of ethanol). By the photometric technique, only 14 gasoline samples had ethanol content permitted by legislation (i.e ≈ 27 %v/v). By 1H NMR analysis, it was possible to verify nonconformities by presence of aromatics and olefins compounds in the gasoline and diesel samples as well as of methanol in fuel ethanol samples. It is also worth noting the efficiency of MicroNIR when combined with unsupervised chemometric methods to indicate nonconformities presented by 1H NMR and photometry techniques.

RESUMO O Consenso Brasileiro de Nutrição no Transplante de Células Tronco Hematopoiéticas: doença do enxerto contra o hospedeiro foi aprovado pela Sociedade Brasileira de Transplante de Medula Óssea, com a participação de 26 centros brasileiros de transplante de células-tronco hematopoiéticas. O Consenso descreve as principais condutas nutricionais em casos de doença do enxerto contra o hospedeiro, a principal complicação do transplante de células-tronco hematopoiéticas.

ABSTRACT The Brazilian Consensus on Nutrition in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Graft- versus -host disease was approved by Sociedade Brasileira de Transplante de Medula Óssea , with the participation of 26 Brazilian hematopoietic stem cell transplantation centers. It describes the main nutritional protocols in cases of Graft- versus -host disease, the main complication of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.