Resumo: A compreensão de como as crenças, perceções ou (des)informações dos indivíduos interagem com outros processos na moldagem do envolvimento dos indivíduos é de grande importância nas sociedades contemporâneas. Durante o confinamento da COVID-19, os adolescentes foram expostos a uma enorme quantidade de informação através de vários canais. As perceções, crenças e representações formuladas, inclusive sobre as causas da COVID-19, influenciam as experiências e o funcionamento subjetivos. O objetivo deste estudo foi examinar o papel que as perceções e crenças dos adolescentes sobre a COVID-19 desempenharam nas associações entre bem-estar, satisfação com as necessidades psicológicas básicas e envolvimento com o desenvolvimento sustentável. Um total de 1.649 adolescentes (51,2% sexo feminino) participaram em duas fases de recolha de dados (antes da COVID-19 e durante o confinamento da COVID-19). Os resultados mostraram que (1) o bem-estar esteve positivamente associado ao envolvimento dos adolescentes com o desenvolvimento sustentável, (2) a satisfação com as necessidades psicológicas básicas também esteve positivamente associada ao envolvimento com o desenvolvimento sustentável, e (3) a satisfação com as necessidades psicológicas básicas mediou a associação entre o bem-estar e o envolvimento com o desenvolvimento sustentável. No entanto, e o resultado mais significativo deste estudo, a perceção dos adolescentes de que a COVID-19 é uma consequência da interação entre o Ser Humano - Natureza mudou a direção dessas associações. Estes resultados são consistentes com a investigação sobre desinformação e enviesamentos cognitivos: em adolescentes que entendiam a COVID-19 como sendo um fenómeno natural, resultante da interação entre o Ser Humano - Natureza, o seu envolvimento com o desenvolvimento sustentável era menos dependente do seu bem-estar subjetivo e da satisfação com as necessidades psicológicas básicas. Estes resultados têm implicações importantes para a investigação, para as práticas e políticas educativas e para a Comunicação e Mensagens relacionadas com a Saúde.

Abstract: The understanding of how individuals’ beliefs, perceptions or (mis)information interact with other processes in shaping individuals’ engagement is of great important in contemporary societies. During the COVID-19 lockdown, adolescents were exposed to a huge amount of information through various channels. The formulated perceptions, beliefs and representations, including about the causes of the COVID-19, influence subjective experiences and functioning. This study aimed to examine the role that adolescents’ perceptions and beliefs about COVID-19 played in the associations among well-being, satisfaction of basic psychological needs, and engagement with sustainable development. In total, 1.649 adolescents (51.2% girls) participated in two waves of data collection (before COVID-19 and during COVID-19 lockdown). The results showed that (1) well-being was positively associated with adolescent engagement with sustainable development, (2) satisfaction of basic psychological needs was also positively associated with engagement with sustainable development, and (3) satisfaction of basic psychological needs mediated the association between well-being and engagement with sustainable development. However, and the most significant result from this study, adolescents’ perceptions of COVID-19 being a consequence of human-environment changed the direction of those associations. These results are consistent with research on misinformation and cognitive biases: in adolescents who had an understanding of COVID-19 as being a natural phenomenon, resulting from human-nature interaction, their engagement with sustainable development was less dependent on their subjective well-being and on their satisfaction of basic psychological needs. These results have important implications research, political and educational practices and for Health-related Communication and Messages.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to provide further insight into the evolutionary dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 by analyzing the case of a 40-year-old man who had previously undergone autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation due to a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. He developed a persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection lasting at least 218 days and did not manifest a humoral immune response to the virus during this follow-up period. Whole-genome sequencing and viral cultures confirmed a persistent infection with a replication-positive virus that had undergone genetic variation for at least 196 days after symptom onset. SARSCoV2 SARSCoV SARS CoV 2 SARS-CoV- 40yearold yearold 40 year old Bcell B lymphoma 21 followup follow up period Wholegenome Whole genome replicationpositive replication positive 19 onset SARS-CoV 4 1

ABSTRACT Piedras are small nodules found on the hair shafts. White piedra was initially described as caused by Trichosporon beigelii, which was later reclassified in several species. We describe the first case of white piedra caused by Cutaneotrichosporon debeurmannianum. Affected hairs were examined in natura with scanning electron microscopy, after gold metallization. The typical whitish cerebriform creamy colony was obtained in Sabouraud medium. Fungal genomic DNA extracted from cultures and locus was amplified with the NL1/NL4 primer pair from the D1/D2 region of the large ribosomal subunit (LSU) of 28S rRNA. With scanning electron microscopy, nodules are easily identified surrounding the hair shaft; with high magnifications, rounded structures adhered to each other were identified. Comparison of the nucleotide sequences of IMT-1703 Cutaneotrichosporon debeurmannianum revealed 99.6% similarity with the 28S large ribosomal unit rDNA sequence. This case of white piedra was caused by Cutaneotrichosporon debeurmannianum. shafts beigelii species microscopy metallization medium NL1NL4 NLNL NL1 NL4 NL NL1/NL D1D2 DD D1 D2 D D1/D LSU (LSU S rRNA shaft magnifications IMT1703 IMT 1703 IMT-170 996 99 6 99.6 sequence NL1NL D1D IMT170 170 IMT-17 9 99. IMT17 17 IMT-1 IMT1 1 IMT-

Abstract In the pursuit of unconventional binders that can reduce energy consumption in production, magnesium oxysulfate (MOS) cement emerges as a viable alternative. Moreover, carbon dioxide (CO2) has been employed in the curing process of certain MOS cement products, such as magnesia fiber cement, due to its capacity to enhance their performance. This study aims to assess the impact of pre-curing prior to accelerated carbonation on the physical-mechanical properties of magnesium oxide fiber cement boards. These boards were manufactured using the Hatschek process simulation and subjected to pre-curing periods of 24, 48, and 72 h post-production. The relationship between microstructural alterations and the physical-mechanical properties was examined through analyses including water absorption, apparent porosity, apparent density, four-point bending tests, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy analyses. The results indicated that pre-curing had an influence on the physical-mechanical attributes of the manufactured boards. After 72 h, the carbonated materials exhibited a decline in mechanical performance, a phenomenon attributed to the carbonation reactions between CO2 and the hydration products responsible for enhancing the mechanical strength of the cementitious materials. production (MOS alternative Moreover CO (CO2 performance precuring pre physicalmechanical physical 24 48 7 postproduction. postproduction post production. post-production absorption porosity density fourpoint four point tests Xray X ray diffraction (CO 2 4

ABSTRACT Objective: To report outcomes from the largest multicenter series of penile cancer patients undergoing video endoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy (VEIL). Materials and Methods: Retrospective multicenter analysis. Authors of 21 centers from the Penile Cancer Collaborative Coalition-Latin America (PeC-LA) were included. All centers performed the procedure following the same previously described standardized technique. Inclusion criteria included penile cancer patients with no palpable lymph nodes and intermediate/high-risk disease and those with non-fixed palpable lymph nodes less than 4 cm in diameter. Categorical variables are shown as percentages and frequencies whereas continuous variables as mean and range. Results: From 2006 to 2020, 210 VEIL procedures were performed in 105 patients. Mean age was 58 (45-68) years old. Mean operative time was 90 minutes (60-120). Mean lymph node yield was 10 nodes (6-16). Complication rate was 15.7%, including severe complications in 1.9% of procedures. Lymphatic and skin complications were noted in 8.6 and 4.8% of patients, respectively. Histopathological analysis revealed lymph node involvement in 26.7% of patients with non-palpable nodes. Inguinal recurrence was observed in 2.8% of patients. 10y- overall survival was 74.2% and 10-y cancer specific survival was 84.8%. CSS for pN0, pN1, pN2 and pN3 were 100%, 82.4%, 72.7% and 9.1%, respectively. Conclusion: VEIL seems to offer appropriate long term oncological control with minimal morbidity. In the absence of non-invasive stratification measures such as dynamic sentinel node biopsy, VEIL emerged as the alternative for the management of non-bulky lymph nodes in penile cancer. Objective VEIL. . (VEIL) Methods 2 CoalitionLatin Coalition Latin PeCLA PeC LA (PeC-LA technique intermediate/highrisk intermediatehighrisk intermediate/high risk intermediate high nonfixed non fixed diameter range Results 200 2020 5 4568 45 68 (45-68 old 9 60120. 60120 60 120 (60-120) 1 616. 616 6 16 (6-16) 157 15 7 15.7% 19 1.9 86 8 8. 48 4.8 respectively 267 26 26.7 nonpalpable 28 2.8 10y y 742 74 74.2 848 84 84.8% pN0 pN pN1 100 100% 824 82 82.4% 727 72 72.7 91 9.1% Conclusion morbidity noninvasive invasive biopsy nonbulky bulky (VEIL highrisk intermediatehigh 20 202 456 (45-6 6012 12 (60-120 61 (6-16 15.7 1. 4. 26. 2. 74. 84.8 82.4 72. 9.1 (45- 601 (60-12 (6-1 15. 84. 82. 9. (45 (60-1 (6- (4 (60- (6 ( (60

RESUMO No Brasil, o cultivo do mamão é difundido, principalmente nos estados da Bahia e Espírito Santo, onde se concentra a maior parte dos plantios comerciais. Devido à importância econômica e social do mamão, este estudo teve como objetivo determinar variáveis explicativas entre os genótipos de mamoeiro, cultivados sob altas temperaturas e condições de estresse hídrico, para definir quais contêm características agronômicas mais desejáveis para serem utilizadas em programas de melhoramento genético de plantas. Para isso, a análise de componentes principais foi aplicada para selecionar genótipos desejáveis para as cultivares Golden e Tainung Nº 1, com base em dois grupos de variáveis: grupo 1 - altura da planta, diâmetro do caule, comprimento da folha, largura da folha e número de folhas; e grupo 2 - massa seca da folha, massa seca da raiz, massa seca do caule, massa seca de 10 discos, massa fresca de 10 discos, massa fresca, massa fresca do caule e massa fresca da raiz. A cultivar Tainung Nº 1 do grupo Formosa apresentou vantagens em relação à cultivar Golden, quando submetida a condições de estresse hídrico e térmico para as características de avaliação sendo mais indicada para ser utilizada em programas de melhoramento genético. Brasil difundido Santo comerciais mamoeiro plantas isso planta folhas raiz discos

ABSTRACT Papaya cultivation is widespread in Brazil, particularly in the states of Bahia and Espírito Santo, where most commercial plantations are concentrated. Owing to the economic and social importance of papaya, the present study aimed to determine the explanatory variables between the genotypes of two cultivars: Golden (from the Soil group) and Tainung Nº 1 hybrid (from the Formosa group), cultivated under high temperatures and hydric stress. The genotypes containing more desirable agronomic characteristics were identified for use in plant genetic improvement programs. Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to select the desirable genotypes for Golden and Tainung Nº 1 cultivars based on specific variables analyzed for two groups of variables; for group 1, the plant height, stem diameter, leaf length, leaf width, and leaf number were analyzed, whereas for group 2, the leaf and root dry mass, stem dry mass and fresh mass of 10 discs, fresh mass, and stem and root fresh mass were analyzed. When exposed to hydric and thermal stress, the Tainung Nº 1 cultivar outperformed the Golden cultivar for the evaluation characteristics selected for use in genetic improvement programs. Brazil Santo concentrated papaya from group, , stress programs PCA (PCA height diameter length width 2 discs

ABSTRACT Tomato genotypes ( Solanum spp.) have genetic variability of most desirable features, such as resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. However, incompatibility of crosses of wild genotypes with domesticated tomatoes, or even between wild genotypes, hinders the breeding process. Thus, knowledge of the reproductive biology of genotypes and conditions is necessary to maximize the success of artificial crossings. This study evaluated the compatibility of self-pollination, intra- and interspecific controlled crosses, stigma receptivity, and pollen viability in tomato genotypes. We used two commercial genotypes S. lycopersicum (‘RVTM08’ and ‘Redenção’) and seven accessions of wild tomato genotypes (‘AF 26970’, ‘LA-1401’, ‘AF 19684’, ‘LA-1967’, ‘PI-127826’, ‘PI-134417’, and ‘LA-716’). We evaluated all crosses and their reciprocals, besides the self-pollinations. The variables evaluated were fruit index (FI), number of seeds per fruit (SN), and seed germination percentage (GP). Stigma receptivity and grains’ pollen viability index (PVI) were also assessed. The results showed that ‘LA-1967’ was self-incompatible, had a low PVI, and generated fruit without seeds in most crosses. As female parents, ‘RVTM08’, ‘Redenção’, ‘AF 26970’, ‘LA-1401’, and ‘AF 19684’ showed higher FI and SN. There was a wide diversity of reproductive characteristics between the genotypes and crosses that did not influence GP. Compatibility of crosses in tomatoes is determined by the female parent choice and can be affected by stigma receptivity and the PVI. spp. spp features stresses However process Thus crossings selfpollination, selfpollination self pollination, pollination self-pollination intra S ‘RVTM08 RVTM08 RVTM (‘RVTM08 ‘Redenção Redenção ‘Redenção’ AF 26970, 26970 , 26970’ ‘LA1401, LA1401 LA ‘LA 1401 ‘LA-1401’ 19684, 19684 ‘LA1967, LA1967 1967 ‘PI127826, PI127826 PI ‘PI 127826 ‘PI-127826’ ‘PI134417, PI134417 134417 ‘PI-134417’ ‘LA716. LA716 716 . ‘LA-716’) reciprocals selfpollinations. selfpollinations pollinations. pollinations self-pollinations FI, (FI) SN, SN (SN) GP (GP) grains PVI (PVI assessed ‘LA1967 ‘LA-1967 selfincompatible, selfincompatible incompatible, incompatible self-incompatible parents ‘RVTM08, ‘RVTM08’ ‘Redenção, ‘RVTM0 RVTM0 (‘RVTM0 2697 ‘LA1401 LA140 140 ‘LA-1401 1968 LA196 196 ‘PI127826 PI12782 12782 ‘PI-127826 ‘PI134417 PI13441 13441 ‘PI-134417 ‘LA716 LA71 71 ‘LA-716’ (FI (SN (GP ‘LA196 ‘LA-196 ‘RVTM (‘RVTM 269 ‘LA140 LA14 14 ‘LA-140 LA19 19 ‘PI12782 PI1278 1278 ‘PI-12782 ‘PI13441 PI1344 1344 ‘PI-13441 ‘LA71 LA7 7 ‘LA-716 ‘LA19 ‘LA-19 26 ‘LA14 LA1 1 ‘LA-14 ‘PI1278 PI127 127 ‘PI-1278 ‘PI1344 PI134 134 ‘PI-1344 ‘LA7 ‘LA-71 ‘LA1 ‘LA-1 2 ‘PI127 PI12 12 ‘PI-127 ‘PI134 PI13 13 ‘PI-134 ‘LA-7 ‘LA- ‘PI12 PI1 ‘PI-12 ‘PI13 ‘PI-13 ‘PI1 ‘PI-1 ‘PI-

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a re-emerging disease caused by an alphavirus of the Togaviridae family. Since its first description in 1952, the disease has spread worldwide, affecting populations in both tropical and temperate countries. To date, there is no licensed vaccine or specific pharmacological treatment. Therefore, there is an increasing urgency in developing new antiviral drugs capable of specifically inhibiting viral replication. In the present work, we report the synthesis and antiviral activity evaluation of nineteen naphthoquinone derivatives, containing a sulfonamide or sulfonate group. Cell viability assays indicated a low toxic potential for all tested compounds and inhibitory assays against CHIKV identified five compounds with potent activity. The compounds were also evaluated for their virucidal potential, and the results demonstrated that compound 11a exhibited a virucidal effect higher than 70% in the treatment with 20 µM. Furthermore, in silico studies were performed to predict the antiviral drug targets.

ABSTRACT Monkeypox virus (MPXV), a zoonotic virus endemic to the African continent, has been reported in 33 non-endemic countries since May 2022. We report an almost complete genome of the first confirmed case of MPXV in Brazil. Shotgun metagenomic sequencing was completed in 18 hours, from DNA extraction to consensus sequence generation.

Resumo Paullinieae é uma tribo predominantemente neotropical e compreende seis gêneros (Cardiospermum, Lophostigma, Paullinia, Serjania, Thinouia e Urvillea), dos quais Lophostigma é o único gênero não encontrado no Brasil. Este estudo foi conduzido nas restingas do estado do Rio de Janeiro, que começam na foz do rio Itabapoana, na fronteira com o estado do Espírito Santo e se estende até a Ponta da Trindade (incluindo a Ilha Grande), próximo à fronteira com o estado de São Paulo. Este ecossistema possui grande biodiversidade, mas tem sido constantemente ameaçado pelo desmatamento, ocupação humana e ações de degradação decorrentes do turismo. Nesta área foram encontradas 30 espécies pertencentes a cinco gêneros: Cardiospermum (1 spp), Paullinia (9 spp), Serjania (15), Thinouia (2) e Urvillea (3). O tratamento taxonômico incluiu descrição e chave para identificação das espécies, informações sobre as formações vegetacionais das restingas onde cada táxon ocorre, além de ilustrações e mapas de distribuição geográfica das espécies. A maioria das espécies ocorre em floresta de cordão arenoso, seguidas das espécies de vegetação arbustiva fechada de cordão arenoso e arbustiva aberta não inundável. Entre as 30 espécies, quatro delas (P. coriacea, P. ternata, S. fluminensis e S. littoralis) são encontradas apenas nas formações de restinga e quatro espécies são endêmicas do Rio de Janeiro (S. eucardia, S. fluminensis, S. littoralis e S. tenuis). Além disso, quatro espécies já estão incluídas na Lista Vermelha da Flora do Brasil e outras três estão indicadas neste estudo. Este trabalho é importante não apenas para melhorar o conhecimento das espécies de Paullinieae encontradas nas restingas do Rio de Janeiro, mas também para fornecer informações a serem utilizadas em medidas de conservação no Estado e nas demais regiões de restinga do Brasil.

Abstract Paullinieae is a predominantly neotropical tribe comprising six genera (Cardiospermum, Lophostigma, Paullinia, Serjania, Thinouia and Urvillea), of which Lophostigma is the only one not found in Brazil. This study was conducted in the sandy coastal plains (restingas) of Rio de Janeiro state, which from the mouth of the Itabapoana river in the north, bordering Espírito Santo state, to Ponta da Trindade (including Ilha Grande) in the south, bordering São Paulo state. This ecosystem has great biodiversity, but has been constantly threatened by deforestation, human occupation and degradation resulting from tourism. In this area we found 30 species in five genera: Cardiospermum (1 sp.), Paullinia (9 spp.), Serjania (15), Thinouia (2) and Urvillea (3). The taxonomic treatment includes a key to identify the taxa, and for each species a morphological description, illustrations, a map of its geographical distribution, ecological information, phenological data, and conservation status. Most species occurred in ridge forests, followed by dune thicket and non-flooded scrub formations. Among of the 30 species, four (Paullinia coriacea, P. ternata, Serjania fluminensis and S. littoralis) were recorded only in the sandy coastal plains, and four are endemic to Rio de Janeiro state (Serjania eucardia, S. fluminensis, S. littoralis and S. tenuis). In addition, four species are already included in the Red List of Brazilian Flora and another three are indicated in this study as threatened. This research is important not only to improve knowledge of Paullinieae species found in Rio de Janeiro’s sandy coastal plains, but also to provide information to be used for conservation measures in the State, as well as in other coastal plains of Brazil.

ABSTRACT Snow Island is part of the South Shetland Archipelago in Antarctica. Most of its surface is permanently covered by snow, yet it has an important paleobotanical site. There are no protected areas on the island and no recent data regarding its vegetation. This study aimed to collect and identify fresh samples of bryophytes from President Head Peninsula of Snow Island. Samples were collected during the summers of 2015 and 2018. Among the 24 bryophyte species identified in this work, 19 are new occurrences for Snow Island, bringing the total known for the island to 29 species. The most diverse family is Pottiaceae, with four species of two genera, followed by Bryaceae and Polytrichaceae, with three species each. The results show that the diversity of mosses on Snow Island is greater than previously reported. We here demonstrated the region's importance and the 190 % increase in Snow Island species number. This study also updated the Antarctic distribution of some species.

ABSTRACT Reinfection by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-COV-2) has been reported in many countries, suggesting that the virus may continue to circulate among humans despite the possibility of local herd immunity due to massive previous infections. The emergence of variants of concern (VOC) that are more transmissible than the previous circulating ones has raised particular concerns on the vaccines effectiveness and reinfection rates. The P.1 lineage was first identified in December 2020 in Manaus city and is now globally spread. We report the first case of reinfection of SARS-CoV-2 caused by the P.1 variant outside of Manaus. The potential of these new variants to escape naturally and vaccine- induced immunity highlights the need for a global vigilance.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Crianças com tumores renais incluídas em ensaios clínicos apresentam melhora significativa na sobrevida. No entanto, o envolvimento desses pacientes em ensaios clínicos continua sendo um desafio no Brasil. Nosso objetivo neste estudo é descrever a taxa de aderência e adesão no Grupo Cooperativo Brasileiro para tratamento de Tumor de Wilms (GCBTTW) e identificar barreiras na participação ao protocolo. MÉTODOS Identificamos o número de casos de tumores renais diagnosticados em 105 registros hospitalares de câncer no período de 2001 a 2009. O número total desses casos foi então comparado ao número de casos de tumores renais registrados no GCBTTW provenientes das mesmas unidades hospitalares e durante o mesmo período. Os membros da Sociedade Brasileira de Oncologia Pediátrica foram convidados para completar um questionário com escala do tipo likert com o objetivo de conhecer suas opiniões sobre a importância e as dificuldades na participação em ensaios clínicos de grupos cooperativos. RESULTADOS A aderência de pacientes por hospital variou de 25% a 76% e foi maior na região Sul. A adesão da participação do hospital também variou de acordo com a região (20-31%) e foi maior na região Sudeste. Com relação ao questionário referente à importância da participação em grupos cooperativos, as respostas mostraram concordância de mais de 75% em 10 das 13 afirmações. CONCLUSÃO Nossos resultados demonstraram uma baixa participação em grupos cooperativos no Brasil. Houve variações nas taxas de adesão e aderência de acordo com a região geográfica e unidade hospitalar, o que pode auxiliar em futuros esforços para a melhora dessas taxas. As respostas ao questionário demonstraram que os profissionais entendem a importância da participação em grupos cooperativos.

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Children with renal tumors included in clinical trials have significantly better outcomes. In Brasil, the enrollment of patients in clinical trials remains challenging. Here we aimed to describe participation accrual in the Brazilian Wilms Tumor Study Group (BWTSG) and to identify barriers to trial registration of children with renal tumors. METHODS We determined the numbers of renal tumor diagnoses in 105 hospital-based cancer registries from 2001-2009. We then compared these totals with the numbers of renal tumor cases registered in the BWTSG from the same hospitals during the same time period. We also invited members of the Brazilian Pediatric Oncology Society to complete a 5-point Likert-type scale questionnaire regarding their opinions of the importance of participation in cooperative group trials. RESULTS The accrual rate of patient participation per hospital varied from 25% to 76%, and was highest in the South region. The accrual rate of hospital participation also varied according to the region (20-31%) and was highest in the Southeast region. For the questionnaire regarding the importance of participation in cooperative groups, the responses showed an agreement of >75% on 10 of the 13 statements. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrated low accrual of participation in a cooperative group trial in Brasil. We identified variations in registration rates according to geographic region and hospital, which may help targeted efforts to increase registration rates. The survey responses demonstrated that colleagues understand the importance of trial participation.

Resumo Este artigo aborda o debate que ocorreu em São Paulo durante o I Seminário Interamericano de Estudos Municipais, realizado em 1958, sob a coordenação de Antônio Delorenzo Neto. O eixo central da análise compõe-se das discussões sobre os conceitos de planejamento e planificação entre os participantes da sessão “O município em face do planejamento regional” após a apresentação da conferência La organización del plan regulador de la ciudad de Buenos Aires y el planeamento del gran Buenos Aires. Da mesma forma, o artigo problematiza, ainda que indiretamente e em termos mais gerais, a trajetória, nas décadas de 1950 e 1960, de Antônio Delorenzo Neto, idealizador do referido seminário, que ocorreu no Instituto de Estudos Municipais da Escola Livre de Sociologia e Política de São Paulo. Foi nesse período que sua trajetória profissional original no campo do direito se aproximou do campo do planejamento, e com ele se articulou, para pensar o desenvolvimento municipal no Brasil e na América Latina.

Abstract This article examines the debate that took place in São Paulo during the 1st Inter-American Seminar on Municipal Studies, held in 1958, under the coordination of Antônio Delorenzo Neto. The main thrust of the analysis is focused on the discussion amongst the participants regarding the concepts of planning and planification in the session “The municipality in the face of regional planning”, after the presentation of the conference La organización del plan regulador de la ciudad de Buenos Aires y el planeamento del gran Buenos Aires. Similarly, the article also discusses, albeit indirectly and in more general terms, the trajectory, during the 1950s and 1960s, of Antônio Delorenzo Neto, creator of the abovementioned seminar, which occurred at the Instituto de Estudos Municipais da Escola Livre de Sociologia e Política in São Paulo. It was during this period that his original professional career in the field of law approached the field of planning in order to consider municipal development both in Brazil and across Latin America.

RESUMO: Trachemys scripta elegans é um quelônio subaquático americano ilegalmente comercializado em pet shops brasileiros. Ao ser abandonado na natureza, compromete as espécies nativas, ameaçando à biodiversidade local. No entanto, pouco se conhece sobre o desenvolvimento corporal e a estrutura do seu aparelho reprodutor. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi investigar a morfologia e a biometria dos testículos, epidídimos e pênis, a biometria corporal e dos caracteres sexuais secundários. Foram utilizados 27 machos adultos desta espécie, visando contribuir com ações de preservação em cativeiro, controle populacional e pesquisas científicas, além de comparações interespecíficas. A identificação sexual pelo comprimento da terceira garra foi efetiva e os espécimes apresentaram desenvolvimento corporal harmônico e positivo entre massa, carapaça, plastrão e altura, com tendência unimodal e maior frequência de comprimento máximo de carapaça em 15,0cm. Testículos e epidídimos apresentaram semelhança biométrica entre os antímeros e estrutura anatômica e histológica semelhantes à de outras espécies de quelônios e mamíferos, excetuando-se pelo tipo de epitélio. Os achados sugerem haver morfologia conservada entre os cágados e homologia em relação aos mamíferos. A semelhança histológica com os órgãos reprodutivos de outros amniotas, incluindo os humanos, pode dar ensejo a estudos científicos e comparativos, essenciais para estabelecimento de estratégias de conservação em répteis.

ABSTRACT: Trachemys scripta elegans is an American underwater chelonian illegally marketed in Brazilian pet shops. When abandoned in nature, it compromises native species, threatening local biodiversity. However, little is known about the body development and structure of its reproductive tract. The objective of the present study was to investigate the morphology and biometry of testis, epididymis and penis, as well as the biometry of the body and secondary sexual characters in this species. Twenty-seven adult males were used aiming to contribute to preservation actions in captivity, population control, and scientific research, as well as to interspecific comparisons. Sex identification by the third claw length was effective, and the specimens presented harmonious and positive body development between mass, carapace, plastron, and height, with unimodal tendency and higher frequency of maximum carapace length at 15cm. The testes and epididymides presented biometric similarity between the antimeres and anatomical and histological structure similar to that of other species of chelonians and mammals, except for the type of epithelium. The findings suggest that there is conserved morphology between slider turtles and homology in relation to mammals. Histological similarity to the reproductive organs of other amniotes, including humans, may give rise to scientific and comparative studies, essential for the establishment of conservation strategies in reptiles.