ABSTRACT A young woman presented at our clinic with sudden visual loss in the right eye, recurrent vertigo, and right-sided tinnitus. We performed a complete ophthalmological evaluation. This revealed effects of the condition on the small arterioles of the peripheral retina. Susac syndrome is characterized by the clinical triad of retinal arteriolar occlusions, cochleovestibular manifestations, and encephalopathy (which can be identified by neuroimaging abnormalities). Early diagnosis and immunosuppressive therapy improved the patient's visual acuity and the remission of her other symptoms. Hemi-central retinal artery occlusion is an atypical neuro-ophthalmological finding in this disease. However, its identification as a sign of Susac syndrome may facilitate timely diagnosis and accurate treatment. eye vertigo rightsided sided tinnitus evaluation retina occlusions manifestations which abnormalities. abnormalities . abnormalities) patients patient s symptoms Hemicentral Hemi central neuroophthalmological neuro disease However treatment

Abstract Objective: To analyze the morbidity trend and space-time distribution clusters of confirmed COVID-19 cases in children and adolescents. Method: An ecological study of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the Information System from 2020 to 2022 in the age group from 0 to 19 years old, residents in Mato Grosso municipalities, Brazilian Midwest region. A trend analysis of the monthly morbidity rate of cases/100,000 inhabitants was used, following Prais-Winsten’s regression. A space-time distribution of the Bayesian incidence rate per 100,000 inhabitants was performed, in addition to a space-time scan to identify high-risk clusters. Results: Of all 79,592 COVID-19 cases studied, 51.6% were in females and 44.21% in people aged 15-19 years old. The mean monthly rate was 265.87 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, with a stationary trend in the period analyzed (Monthly Percentage Variation [MPV]) = 12.15; CI95%[MPV]: -0.73;26.70). The morbidity rate due to COVID-19 was higher in the female gender (283.14/ 100,000 inhabitants) and in the age group from 15 to 19 years old (485.90/100,000 inhabitants). An increasing trend was observed with a greater monthly time variation of 14.42% (CI95%[MPV]: 1.28;29.28)] among those aged from 10 to 14 years old. The primary cluster, which was also the one with the highest Relative Risk (RR = 5,16, p-value = 0.001), included 19 municipalities located in the North health macro-region. Conclusion: The findings indicated a monthly stationary trend in the study population, an increase in the age group from 10 to 14 years old, and areas at a higher risk for the disease in the North health macro-region of the state. Objective spacetime space COVID19 COVID COVID-1 adolescents Method 202 1 region cases100000 100 000 cases/100,00 used PraisWinstens Prais Winsten s regression 100000 100,00 performed highrisk high Results 79592 79 592 79,59 studied 516 51 6 51.6 4421 44 21 44.21 1519 15-1 26587 265 87 265.8 Monthly MPV [MPV] 12.15 1215 12 CI95%MPV CI95MPV CIMPV CI95% CI95 CI CI95%[MPV] 0.7326.70. 0732670 0.73 26.70 . 73 26 70 -0.73;26.70) 283.14/ 28314 283 (283.14 485.90/100,000 48590100000 485 90 (485.90/100,00 inhabitants. 1442 42 14.42 (CI95%[MPV] 1.2829.28 1282928 1.28 29.28 28 29 1.28;29.28) cluster RR 5 16 5,16 pvalue p value 0.001, 0001 0.001 , 001 0.001) macroregion. macroregion macro Conclusion population state COVID1 COVID- 20 cases10000 00 cases/100,0 10000 100,0 7959 7 59 79,5 51. 442 4 2 44.2 151 15- 2658 8 265. [MPV 12.1 121 CI9 CI95%[MPV 7326 0.7326.70 073267 073 0.7 2670 26.7 -0.73;26.70 283.14 2831 (283.1 485.90/100,00 4859010000 48 9 (485.90/100,0 144 14.4 (CI95%[MPV 2829 1.2829.2 128292 128 1.2 2928 29.2 1.28;29.28 5,1 0.00 cases1000 cases/100, 1000 100, 795 79, 44. 12. 732 0.7326.7 07326 07 0. 267 26. -0.73;26.7 283.1 (283. 485.90/100,0 485901000 (485.90/100, 14. 282 1.2829. 12829 1. 292 29. 1.28;29.2 5, 0.0 cases100 cases/100 0.7326. 0732 -0.73;26. 283. (283 485.90/100, 48590100 (485.90/100 1.2829 1282 1.28;29. cases10 cases/10 0.7326 -0.73;26 (28 485.90/100 4859010 (485.90/10 1.282 1.28;29 cases1 cases/1 0.732 -0.73;2 (2 485.90/10 485901 (485.90/1 1.28;2 cases/ -0.73; ( 485.90/1 48590 (485.90/ 1.28; -0.73 485.90/ 4859 (485.90 -0.7 485.90 (485.9 -0. 485.9 (485. -0 485. (485 - (48 (4

ABSTRACT: Protocols to artificially induce cows and heifers into lactation are effective and commercially available in Brazil. However, these protocols demand long hormonal treatments, which is debatable since little research has been done in the subject. To further understand artificial induction to lactation (AIL) protocols, we conducted two experiments. In experiment 1, our objective was to better characterize steroidal profile during an AIL protocol and assess the estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) serum profiles of Jersey cows (n=6) subjected to a conventional protocol. In experiment 2, we aimed to compare milk production and serum E2 concentrations of Holstein heifers induced into lactation by the standard AIL protocol (15 injections of E2 and 8 P4 injections) and by a short protocol in which the number of E2 injections and, consequently, the overall dosage of E2, were reduced (8 injections of E2 and 8 P4 injections). We hypothesized that a short AIL protocol (8 days) would be as efficient as the long standard protocol of 15 days. Our hypothesis was confirmed, since we demonstrated that a shorter protocol was able to induce lactation in Holstein heifers without hindering milk production. ABSTRACT Brazil However treatments subject (AIL experiments 1 E (E2 P (P4 n=6 n6 n 6 (n=6 2 (1 consequently ( injections. . days confirmed (E (P n= (n= (n

RESUMO: Protocolos que induzem à lactação artificial em vacas e novilhas são eficazes e estão comercialmente disponíveis no Brasil. No entanto, esses protocolos demandam longos tratamentos hormonais, o que é discutível visto que poucas pesquisas foram feitas sobre o assunto. Para entender melhor os protocolos de indução artificial à lactação (IAL), realizamos dois experimentos. Foi testada a hipótese de que um protocolo curto (oito dias) de IAL é tão eficiente quanto o protocolo padrão de 15 dias. No experimento 1 objetivou-se caracterizar o perfil esteroidal durante um protocolo de IAL e avaliou-se os perfis séricos de estradiol (E2) e progesterona (P4) de vacas Jersey (n=6) submetidas a um protocolo convencional. No experimento 2 foram comparadas a produção de leite e as concentrações séricas de E2 de novilhas holandesas induzidas à lactação pelo protocolo padrão de IAL (15 injeções de E2 e 8 injeções de P4) e por um protocolo curto, no qual o número de injeções de E2 e, consequentemente, a dosagem geral de E2 foram reduzidas (oito injeções de E2 e oito injeções de P4). A hipótese foi confirmada, demonstrado que um protocolo mais curto induziu a lactação em novilhas holandesas sem prejudicar a produção de leite. RESUMO Brasil entanto hormonais assunto IAL, , (IAL) experimentos dias objetivouse objetivou se avaliouse avaliou E (E2 P4 P (P4 n=6 n6 n 6 (n=6 convencional (1 consequentemente P4. . confirmada (IAL (E (P n= (n= ( (n

ABSTRACT: In Brazil, urea is the most used nitrogen (N) fertilizer to improve forage production. However, their excessive use can cause environmental impacts through N losses, such as ammonia (NH3) volatilization. Therefore, the current study adjusted and estimated the NH3 volatilization from urea applied on tropical pastures in three rainfall conditions using mathematical models. Data were collected from Marandu grass (Brachiaria brizantha) fertilized with 50 kg N ha-1 during wet, intermediate, and dry conditions. Ammonia volatilization was measured in five semi-open chambers for 21 days. The linear, quadratic, exponential, Gompertz, Groot, and Richards models were tested for fitting and estimating the NH3 volatilization. The Gompertz, Groot, and Richards models generated predictions similar to the observed data, with a high determination coefficient, indicating a better fit of these equations to data, with precision and accuracy. However, the Groot model was selected due to the lowest root mean square error of prediction (0.29 % total N lost as NH3). The greatest N loss as NH3 volatilization occurred in the wet, followed by intermediate and dry conditions (20.2, 17.0, and 11.3 % total N lost as NH3, respectively). Therefore, nitrogen losses as NH3 volatilization after application of 50 kg N ha-1, as urea source, are altered according to the weather conditions, reaching 20% of N added in the wet rainfall period. The Groot model is recommended for fitting and estimating the NH3 volatilization from urea applied on Marandu grass pastures in the wet and dry rainfall conditions. ABSTRACT Brazil (N production However NH (NH3 Therefore Brachiaria brizantha 5 ha1 ha 1 ha- semiopen semi open 2 days linear quadratic exponential Gompertz data coefficient accuracy 0.29 029 0 29 (0.2 NH3. . NH3) 20.2, 202 20 (20.2 170 17 17.0 113 11 3 11. respectively. respectively respectively) ha1, 1, source period (NH 0.2 02 (0. 20.2 (20. 17. 0. (0 20. (20 ( (2

RESUMO: No Brasil, a ureia é o fertilizante nitrogenado mais utilizado para melhorar a produção de forragem. No entanto, seu uso excessivo pode causar impactos ambientais por meio de perdas de nitrogênio (N), como a volatilização da amônia (NH3). Portanto, o objetivo do presente estudo foi ajustar a volatilização de NH3 da ureia aplicada em pastos tropicais em três condições de chuva utilizando modelos matemáticos. Dados foram coletados de pastos de capim-marandu (Brachiaria brizantha) adubado com 50 kg N ha-1 em condições úmidas, intermediárias e secas. A volatilização da NH3 foi medida em cinco câmaras semiabertas durante 21 dias. Os modelos, linear, quadrático, exponencial, Gompertz, Groot e Richards foram testados para ajuste e estimativa da volatilização do NH3. Os modelos de Gompertz, Groot e Richards geraram predições semelhantes aos dados observados, com alto coeficiente de determinação, indicando um melhor ajuste dessas equações aos dados, com acurácia e precisão. No entanto, o modelo Groot foi selecionado devido ao menor erro quadrático médio das predições (0,29% de N total perdido como NH3). A maior volatilização de NH3 ocorreu em condições climáticas úmida, seguido por intermediária e seca (20,2; 17,0 e 11,3% de N total perdido como NH3, respectivamente). Portanto, as perdas de N como volatilização de NH3 após a aplicação de 50 kg N ha-1, como fonte de ureia, são alteradas de acordo com as condições climáticas, atingindo a 20% do N adicionado nas condições úmidas. O modelo Groot é recomendado para ajuste e estimativa da volatilização de NH3 da ureia aplicada em pastos de capim Marandu em condições úmidas e secas. RESUMO Brasil forragem entanto N, , (N) NH . (NH3) Portanto matemáticos capimmarandu marandu Brachiaria brizantha 5 ha1 ha 1 ha- secas 2 dias linear exponencial Gompertz observados determinação precisão 0,29% 029 0 29 (0,29 NH3) úmida 20,2 202 20 (20,2 170 17 17, 113 11 3 11,3 respectivamente. respectivamente respectivamente) ha1, 1, (N (NH3 0,29 02 (0,2 20, (20, 11, (NH 0,2 (0, (20 0, (0 (2 (

ABSTRACT. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of longer cutting intervals on morphogenetic and structural traits, herbage production, nutritional value, and in vitro digestibility of Guinea grass cv. Mombaça (Mombaça grass). Four cutting intervals (49, 63, 77, and 91 days) were evaluated in two crop years (2015-2016 and 2016-2017) during the rainy season, in two replicates. Cutting intervals influenced structural and morphogenetic traits, except for number of live leaves (4.35 leaves tiller-1) and final leaf length (72.94 cm) in the 2015-2016 crop year. As the cutting intervals increased, dry matter yield and stem percentage increased, whereas leaf percentage and leaf-to-stem ratio declined. Regardless of the evaluated crop year, the dry matter, acid detergent fiber, and lignin contents increased linearly; however, the neutral detergent fiber content was unaffected. Cutting intervals affected the crude protein content and in vitro digestibility. Considering leaf appearance rate, stem appearance rate, and leaf-to-stem ratio, the recommended harvest age for Mombaça grass for optimum yield and nutritional value is 77 days. ABSTRACT traits production cv grass. . grass) 49, 49 (49 63 9 days 20152016 2015 2016 (2015-201 20162017 2017 2016-2017 season replicates 4.35 435 4 35 (4.3 tiller1 tiller 1 tiller-1 72.94 7294 72 94 (72.9 cm 2015-201 year leaftostem declined linearly however unaffected rate 7 (4 6 2015201 201 (2015-20 2016201 2016-201 4.3 43 3 (4. tiller- 72.9 729 (72. 2015-20 ( 201520 20 (2015-2 201620 2016-20 4. 72. (72 2015-2 20152 2 (2015- 20162 2016-2 (7 2015- (2015 2016- (201 (20 (2

ABSTRACT. The objective was to identify sets of relevant atributes for pricing Mangalarga Marchador horses at auctions and to estimate a hedonic pricing function. We analyzed 452 horses at 20 auctions. The studied variables were characteristics intrinsic to the animals and attributes that influence sale price, which were identified through generalized linear and logistic model analysis. For each additional prize and additional bid, the prices decreased by R$ 2110.00 and R$ 549.00 respectively. The individual’s maternal grandsire positively or negatively affected prices, from R$ - 86.70 to R$ + 35.50. Non-pregnant females were penalized in price by R$ 110.00 compared to non-castrated males. A bay coat added R$ 215.00 to prices when compared to chestnut animals. Online auctions added R$ 20.10 to prices and virtual auctions penalized prices by R$ 617.00. The gray coat devalues a sale by 48% and Seller 3 decreasing by 18%. We conclude that auction type, number of prizes, share sold, animal category, coat, seller, number of bids, and maternal grandsire influenced the prices of Mangalarga Marchador horses, and that coat and seller that influenced the probability of the animal being sold. ABSTRACT function 45 2 analysis bid R 211000 2110 00 2110.0 54900 549 549.0 respectively individuals individual s 8670 86 70 86.7 3550 35 50 35.50 Nonpregnant Non pregnant 11000 110 110.0 noncastrated non castrated males 21500 215 215.0 2010 10 20.1 61700 617 617.00 48 18 18% type prizes sold category bids 4 21100 211 0 2110. 5490 54 549. 867 8 7 86. 355 5 35.5 1100 11 110. 2150 21 215. 201 1 20. 6170 61 617.0 35. 6 617.

Abstract Information regarding species occurrence is fundamental to understanding biodiversity distribution. However, the biodiversity from the west of the state of Paraná has been historically less studied, especially amphibians and reptiles. For this reason, we present the first reptile list of species from the west of the state of Paraná and extend the current list of anurans for the municipality of Foz do Iguaçu. The species list was based on a systematic field study conducted at Refúgio Biológico Bela Vista (RBV) a conservation area within the Hydroelectric Power Itaipu Binacional. We integrated the species list with previous species observations available in the literature for the same place where our sampling was conducted. A total of 41 species of amphibians and reptiles are presented. All amphibians species found were recorded in the field; however, from the 22 species of reptiles recorded, three were historical records obtained before this study. Species were all classified as Least Concern and/or had stable populational status according to the IUCN. Sampling sufficiency was achieved for anurans but not for reptiles, probably due to low abundance of several snake species. The most abundant species of anuran was Dendropsophus nanus, from the Hylidae family, whereas Leptodactylus plaumanni and Scinax squalirostris were represented by only one individual each. The lizard Salvator merianae was the most abundant reptile, and seven species were represented by only one individual each. The most successful sampling method for adult anurans was active search in water bodies whereas most of reptile species were observed by accidental encounters and not through a systematic sampling method. We found that herpetofauna composition from RBV was similar to other communities from Paraná state that also occur within the Semideciduous Seasonal Forest. Finally, as additional information to the species list, we offer species identification keys and discuss the importance of Refúgio Biológico Bela Vista to harbor the anuran and reptile diversity of the region. distribution However studied reason Iguaçu (RBV Binacional 4 presented however 2 andor or IUCN nanus family each Forest Finally region

Resumo Informações sobre a ocorrência de espécies são fundamentais para a compreensão da distribuição da biodiversidade. Porém, a biodiversidade do oeste do Estado do Paraná tem sido historicamente menos estudada, especialmente a de anfíbios e répteis. Por esse motivo, apresentamos a primeira lista de espécies de répteis do oeste do Estado do Paraná e ampliamos a lista atual de anuros para o município de Foz do Iguaçu. A lista de espécies foi baseada em um estudo sistemático de campo realizado em uma área de conservação dentro da Usina Hidrelétrica Itaipu Binacional. Integramos a lista de espécies com observações de espécies anteriores disponíveis na literatura para o mesmo local onde nossa amostragem foi realizada. Um total de 41 espécies são apresentadas. Todas as espécies de anuros encontradas foram registradas em campo; entretanto, das 22 espécies de répteis registradas, três foram registros obtidos antes deste estudo. Todas as espécies foram classificadas como “Pouco Preocupante” e/ou tinham status de “População Estável” de acordo com a IUCN. A suficiência amostral foi alcançada para anuros, mas não para répteis, provavelmente devido à baixa abundância de diversas espécies de serpentes. A espécie de anuro mais abundante foi Dendropsophus nanus, da família Hylidae, enquanto Leptodactylus plaumanni e Scinax squalirostris foram representados por apenas um indivíduo cada. O lagarto Salvator merianae foi o réptil mais abundante, e sete espécies foram representadas por um indivíduo cada. O método de amostragem mais bem sucedido para anuros adultos foi a busca ativa em corpos d’água, enquanto a maioria das espécies de répteis foi observada por encontros acidentais e não através de um método de amostragem sistematizado. Descobrimos que a composição da herpetofauna do Refúgio Biológico Bela Vista foi semelhante à de outras comunidades do estado do Paraná que também ocorrem dentro da Floresta Estacional Semidecidual. Por fim, como informações adicionais à lista de espécies, oferecemos chaves de identificação das espécies e discutimos sobre a importância da área de Itaipu para abrigar a diversidade de anuros e répteis da região. Porém estudada motivo Iguaçu Binacional realizada 4 apresentadas entretanto 2 Pouco Preocupante eou ou População Estável IUCN serpentes nanus Hylidae cada dágua, dágua d água, água d’água sistematizado Semidecidual fim região

Abstract The disease coronavirus COVID-19 has been the cause of millions of deaths worldwide. Among the proteins of SARS-CoV-2, non-structural protein 12 (NSP12) plays a key role during COVID infection and is part of the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase complex. The monitoring of NSP12 polymorphisms is extremely important for the design of new antiviral drugs and monitoring of viral evolution. This study analyzed the NSP12 mutations detected in circulating SARS-CoV-2 during the years 2020 to 2022 in the population of the city of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. The most frequent mutations found were P323L and G671S. Reports in the literature indicate that these mutations are related to transmissibility efficiency, which may have contributed to the extremely high numbers of cases in this location. In addition, two mutations described here (E796D and R914K) are close and have RMSD that is similar to the mutations M794V and N911K, which have been described in the literature as influential on the performance of the NSP12 enzyme. These data demonstrate the need to monitor the emergence of new mutations in NSP12 in order to better understand their consequences for the treatments currently used and in the design of new drugs. COVID19 19 COVID-1 worldwide SARSCoV2, SARSCoV2 SARSCoV SARS CoV 2, 2 nonstructural non structural 1 NSP (NSP12 RNAdependent dependent complex NSP1 evolution SARS-CoV- 202 Manaus Amazonas Brazil PL P L G671S GS G S efficiency location addition E796D ED E D R914K RK R K MV M V N911K NK N enzyme COVID1 COVID- (NSP1 SARS-CoV 20 (NSP

Background: Adhering to a diet adequate in macronutrients is crucial for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Objective: To assess the prevalence of adherence to recommendations for the consumption of dietary fatty acids for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and to estimate whether the presence of certain cardiovascular risk factors would be associated with adherence. Methods: Cross-sectional study using baseline data from 2,358 participants included in the "Brazilian Cardioprotective Nutritional Program Trial". Dietary intake and cardiovascular risk factors were assessed. Adequate intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) was considered as ≥10% of total daily energy intake; for monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), 20%; and for saturated fatty acids (SFA), <7% according to the Brazilian Society of Cardiology. A significance level of 5% was considered in the statistical analysis. Results: No participant adhered to all recommendations simultaneously, and more than half (1,482 [62.9%]) did not adhere to any recommendation. Adherence exclusively to the SFA recommendation was the most prevalent, fulfilled by 659 (28%) participants, followed by adherence exclusively to the PUFA (178 [7.6%]) and MUFA (5 [0.2%]) recommendations. There was no association between the number of comorbidities and adherence to nutritional recommendations (p = 0.269). Participants from the Brazilian Northeast region showed a higher proportion of adherence to SFA consumption recommendations (38.42%) and lower adherence to PUFA intake (3.52%) (p <0.001) compared to other regions. Conclusions: Among the evaluated sample, there was low adherence to nutritional recommendations for dietary fatty acid consumption. Background Objective Methods Crosssectional Cross sectional 2358 2 358 2,35 Trial. Trial . Trial" assessed (PUFA 10 ≥10 MUFA, , (MUFA) 20% 20 SFA, (SFA) 7 <7 Cardiology 5 analysis Results simultaneously 1,482 1482 1 482 (1,48 62.9% 629 62 9 [62.9%] prevalent 65 28% 28 (28% 178 (17 7.6% 76 6 [7.6%] ( 0.2% 02 0 [0.2%] p 0.269. 0269 0.269 269 0.269) 38.42% 3842 38 42 (38.42% 3.52% 352 3 52 (3.52% <0.001 0001 001 regions Conclusions sample 235 35 2,3 ≥1 (MUFA (SFA < 1,48 148 48 (1,4 62.9 [62.9% (28 17 (1 7.6 [7.6% 0.2 [0.2% 026 0.26 26 38.42 384 4 (38.42 3.52 (3.52 <0.00 000 00 23 2, ≥ 1,4 14 (1, 62. [62.9 (2 7. [7.6 0. [0.2 38.4 (38.4 3.5 (3.5 <0.0 1, [62. [7. [0. 38. (38. 3. (3. <0. [62 [7 [0 (38 (3 <0 [6 [

Resumo Fundamento: A adesão à uma alimentação adequada em macronutrientes é fundamental para a prevenção secundária de doenças cardiovasculares. Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de adesão às recomendações de consumo de ácidos graxos para prevenção e tratamento de doenças cardiovasculares, e estimar se a presença de determinados fatores de risco cardiovascular estaria associada à adesão. Métodos: Estudo transversal com os dados de linha de base de 2358 participantes do estudo "Brazilian Cardioprotective Nutritional Program Trial". Dados de consumo alimentar, e fatores de risco cardiovascular foram avaliados. Foi considerada, de acordo com a Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia, uma ingestão adequada de ácidos graxos poli-insaturados (AGPI) ≥10% do consumo total de energia diária, para ácidos graxos monoinsaturados (AGM), 20% e para ácidos graxos saturados (AGS), <7%. Na análise estatística foi considerando nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Nenhum participante aderiu a todas as recomendações de forma simultânea e mais da metade (1482 [62,9%]) não aderiu a nenhuma recomendação. A adesão exclusivamente à recomendação de AGS foi a mais prevalente, sendo cumprida por 659 (28%) dos participantes, seguida da adesão exclusivamente à recomendação de AGP (178 [7,6%]) e de AGM (5 [0,2%]). Não houve associação entre o número de comorbidades e a adesão às recomendações nutricionais (p =0,269). Os participantes da região Nordeste do país apresentaram maior proporção de adesão às recomendações para consumo de AGS (38,42%), e menor para ingestão de AGPI (3,52%) (p <0,001) em comparação às demais. Conclusões: Na amostra avaliada, evidenciou-se baixa adesão às recomendações nutricionais para consumo de ácidos graxos. Fundamento cardiovasculares Objetivo Métodos 235 Brazilian Trial. Trial . Trial" alimentar avaliados considerada Cardiologia poliinsaturados poli insaturados (AGPI 10 ≥10 diária AGM, , (AGM) 20 AGS, (AGS) 7 <7% 5 5% Resultados 1482 (148 62,9% 629 62 9 [62,9%] prevalente 65 28% 28 (28% 178 (17 7,6% 76 6 [7,6%] ( 0,2%. 02 0,2% 0 2 [0,2%]) p =0,269. 0269 =0,269 269 =0,269) 38,42%, 3842 38,42% 38 42 (38,42%) 3,52% 352 3 52 (3,52% <0,001 0001 001 demais Conclusões avaliada evidenciouse evidenciou 23 1 ≥1 (AGM (AGS <7 148 (14 62,9 [62,9% (28 17 (1 7,6 [7,6% 0,2 [0,2%] 026 =0,26 26 384 38,42 4 (38,42% 3,52 35 (3,52 <0,00 000 00 ≥ < 14 62, [62,9 (2 7, [7,6 0, [0,2% =0,2 38,4 (38,42 3,5 (3,5 <0,0 [62, [7, [0,2 =0, 38, (38,4 3, (3, <0, [62 [7 [0, =0 (38, (3 <0 [6 [ [0 = (38

Résumé A partir d’un scénario marqué par différentes expressions de la violence ressortent des pratiques médiatiques visant à criminaliser la jeunesse appauvrie. Cet article discute les significations produits par des jeunes de 14 à 16 ans à propos des représentations médiatiques formulées par les secteurs hégémoniques. Une recherche intervenante, esquissée d’après la perspective du sociologue Orlando Fals-Borda et du concept de cocréation de Mikhail Bakhtin, a été réalisée dans une ville de l’État du Minas Gerais. Sept groupes de discussion ont été créé pour débattre des reportages où des jeunes sont associés à des épisodes criminels. L’analyse des dialogues a montré que le contenu des médias peut mener à une série de violences dans leur vie. Pourtant, ils résistent grâce à des stratégies créatives faisant appel à l’art et aux médias alternatifs. dun d un appauvrie 1 hégémoniques intervenante daprès après FalsBorda Fals Borda Bakhtin lÉtat l État Gerais criminels Lanalyse L analyse vie Pourtant lart art alternatifs

Resumen A partir del escenario brasileño, marcado por diferentes expresiones de violencia, se construyen prácticas mediáticas, para criminalizar a la juventude más pobre. Este artículo discute los sentidos producidos por jóvenes de 14 a 16 años respecto a las representaciones mediáticas, expressadas por sectores de los medios hegemónicos. Se trata de una investigação participante, diseñada a partir de la perspectiva del sociólogo Orlando Fals-Borda y la idea de coautoría de Mikhail Bakhtin. La investigación fue realizada en una ciudad del estado de Minas Gerais, mediante siete grupos de discusión, donde se analizaron las asociaciones que hacen de los jóvenes con episodios delictivos. A partir de los diálogos establecidos, se encontró que lo proyectado por los medios de comuncación puede resultar de considerables violencias en la vida de aquellos jóvenes, quienes se resisten a través de la búsqueda de estrategias creativas como el arte y medios alternativos. brasileño violencia mediáticas pobre 1 hegemónicos participante FalsBorda Fals Borda Bakhtin Gerais discusión delictivos establecidos alternativos

Abstract From a scenario marked by different expressions of violence emerge media practices set on criminalizing impoverished youth. This article examines the meanings produced by youth aged 14 to 16 years about the media representations broadcasted by hegemonic sectors. A participative research designed based on sociologist Orlando Fals-Borda’s work and Mikhail Bakhtin’s co-authorship was conducted with youth from the state of Minas Gerais. Seven discussion groups were created to debate the association between youth and criminal activity on the news. Analysis of the dialogues showed that media content can impart a series of violence in their lives. However, they resist through creative strategies involving art and alternative media. 1 sectors FalsBordas Fals Borda s Bakhtins Bakhtin coauthorship co authorship Gerais news lives However

Resumo A partir do cenário brasileiro, marcado por diferentes expressões da violência, são construídas práticas midiáticas que representam a juventude pauperizada de forma a criminalizar tal grupo. Este artigo apresenta uma discussão a respeito dos sentidos produzidos por jovens de 14 a 16 anos sobre as representações midiáticas expressas por setores da mídia hegemônica. Trata-se de uma pesquisa participante, delineada a partir da perspectiva do sociólogo Orlando Fals-Borda e da ideia de coautoria de Mikhail Bakhtin. A pesquisa foi realizada em uma cidade do estado de Minas Gerais, e foram construídos sete grupos de discussão, em que reportagens nas quais jovens são associados a episódios tidos como criminosos foram discutidas. Por meio dos diálogos construídos, foi possível identificar que o conteúdo midiático pode resultar em uma série de violências nas vidas desses jovens, que resistem através da busca por estratégias criativas, envolvendo a arte e mídias alternativas. brasileiro violência grupo 1 hegemônica Tratase Trata se participante FalsBorda Fals Borda Bakhtin Gerais discutidas criativas alternativas

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the long-term health outcomes of neonates affected by necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and its implications for quality of life. Data source: This is an integrative review, conducted by searching the literature in the following databases: Virtual Health Library (BVS), Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), and PubMed, using Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS): “necrotizing enterocolitis,” “quality of life,” and “prognosis” combined with the Boolean operators AND and OR: “quality of life” OR “prognosis.” Inclusion criteria were: publication period between 2012 and 2022. Data synthesis: A total of 1,010 studies were located, of which ten were selected to comprise the bibliographic sample of this review. Children with NEC are prone to exhibit cognitive neurological impairment, especially those who undergo surgical procedures due to more severe conditions. Motor development was considered below average when compared to healthy children, with more noticeable delays in fine and gross motor function development. The search for the relationship between NEC and quality of life revealed that this condition has a negative impact on the well-being of affected individuals. Conclusions: NEC has proven to be a serious condition contributing to high rates of morbidity and mortality in newborns, potentially leading to a reduction in the quality of life of affected patients. Objective longterm long term (NEC source review databases BVS, BVS , (BVS) LILACS, LILACS (LILACS) MEDLINE, MEDLINE (MEDLINE) PubMed DeCS (DeCS) enterocolitis, life, prognosis “prognosis prognosis. “prognosis. 201 2022 synthesis 1010 1 010 1,01 located impairment conditions children wellbeing well being individuals Conclusions newborns patients (BVS (LILACS (MEDLINE (DeCS 20 202 101 01 1,0 2 10 0 1,

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever os desfechos em longo prazo na saúde de neonatos acometidos com enterocolite necrosante (ECN) e suas repercussões na qualidade de vida. Fontes de dados: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, realizada com base no levantamento da bibliografia nas bases de dados: Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (Lilacs), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline) e PubMed por meio dos Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCS): “necrotizing enterocolitis”, “quality of life” e “prognosis” combinados com os operadores booleanos AND e OR: “quality of life” OR “prognosis”. Os critérios de inclusão foram: período de publicação entre 2012 e 2022; Síntese dos dados: Foram localizados 1.010 estudos, dos quais dez foram selecionados para compor a amostra bibliográfica desta revisão. As crianças com ECN são propensas a apresentar comprometimento neurológico cognitivo, principalmente aquelas submetidas a procedimentos cirúrgicos em razão de quadros mais graves. O desenvolvimento motor foi considerado abaixo da média se comparado ao de crianças saudáveis, com atraso mais perceptível no desenvolvimento de funções motoras finas e grossas. A busca pela relação entre enterocolite necrosante e qualidade vida trouxe como resultado que essa condição tem impacto negativo sobre o bem-estar dos indivíduos acometidos. Conclusões: A enterocolite necrosante mostrou-se como uma condição grave que contribui para altas taxas de morbimortalidade em recém-nascidos, sendo uma potencial causa para a redução da qualidade de vida dos pacientes acometidos. Objetivo (ECN dados Tratase Trata integrativa BVS, BVS , (BVS) LatinoAmericana Latino Americana Lilacs, Lilacs (Lilacs) Medline (Medline DeCS (DeCS) necrotizing enterocolitis, enterocolitis enterocolitis” quality life prognosis “prognosis prognosis. . 201 2022 1010 1 010 1.01 estudos cognitivo graves saudáveis grossas bemestar bem estar Conclusões mostrouse mostrou recémnascidos, recémnascidos recém nascidos, nascidos recém-nascidos (BVS (Lilacs (DeCS 20 202 101 01 1.0 2 10 0 1.

RESUMEN Objetivo Describir el perfil de los casos de mpox en la ciudad de Río de Janeiro entre junio y noviembre de 2022. Métodos Estudio descriptivo de datos secundarios de los formularios de notificación de mpox. Se analizaron datos socioeconómicos, clínicos y espaciales. Resultados De los 928 casos, 93,7% eran hombres, 65,6% homosexuales, 41% blanca, y 41,8% de 30 a 39 años. Estaban inmunocomprometidos debido a una enfermedad 34,5%, y 41,9% reportaron serología positiva para virus de inmunodeficiencia humana. Signos y síntomas más prevalentes fueron: lesiones cutáneas (96,6%), con manifestaciones múltiples (67,8%) y en la región genital (46,1%), además de fiebre (58,3%), adenomegalia (43,3%) y cefalea (38,7%). Mayoría de las notificaciones ocurrieron en la red pública (81,3%) y atención hospitalaria (51,3%). Conclusión El estudio reveló alta incidencia de mpox, especialmente entre hombres jóvenes, cisgénero y homosexuales. Mayoría de los casos tuvieron una presentación leve, progresando hasta la curación sin hospitalización. 2022 socioeconómicos espaciales 92 937 93 7 93,7 656 65 6 65,6 homosexuales 41 blanca 418 8 41,8 3 años 345 34 5 34,5% 419 9 41,9 humana fueron 96,6%, 966 96,6% , 96 (96,6%) 67,8% 678 67 (67,8% 46,1%, 461 46,1% 46 1 (46,1%) 58,3%, 583 58,3% 58 (58,3%) 43,3% 433 43 (43,3% 38,7%. 387 38,7% . 38 (38,7%) 81,3% 813 81 (81,3% 51,3%. 513 51,3% 51 (51,3%) jóvenes leve hospitalización 202 93, 65, 4 41, 34,5 96,6 (96,6% 67,8 (67,8 46,1 (46,1% 58,3 (58,3% 43,3 (43,3 38,7 (38,7% 81,3 (81,3 51,3 (51,3% 20 34, 96, (96,6 67, (67, 46, (46,1 58, (58,3 43, (43, 38, (38,7 81, (81, 51, (51,3 2 (96, (67 (46, (58, (43 (38, (81 (51, (96 (6 (46 (58 (4 (38 (8 (51 (9 ( (5 (3

ABSTRACT Objective To describe the profile of cases of mpox in the city of Rio de Janeiro between June and November 2022. Methods This was a descriptive study of secondary data obtained from mpox notification forms. Socioeconomic, clinical and spatial data were analyzed. Results Of the 928 cases, 93.7% were male, 85.0% cisgender male, 65.6% homosexual, 41.8% between 30 and 39 years old, and 41.0% were of White race/skin color. A total of 34.5% had immunosuppression due to illness, and 41.9% reported their HIV status as being positive. The most prevalent signs and symptoms were: skin lesions (96.6%), especially with multiple manifestations (67.8%) in the genital region (46.1%), in addition to fever (58.3%), adenomegaly (43.3%) and headache (38.7%). Most notifications occurred in public services (81.3%) and in hospital care (51.3%). Conclusion The study revealed high incidence of mpox, especially among young, cisgender and homosexual men. Most cases were mild, with genital lesions, progressing to cure without hospitalization. Person-to-person transmission was predominant. 2022 forms Socioeconomic analyzed 92 937 93 7 93.7 male 850 85 0 85.0 656 65 6 65.6 418 41 8 41.8 3 old 410 41.0 raceskin race color 345 34 5 34.5 illness 419 9 41.9 positive 96.6%, 966 96.6% , 96 (96.6%) 67.8% 678 67 (67.8% 46.1%, 461 46.1% 46 1 (46.1%) 58.3%, 583 58.3% 58 (58.3%) 43.3% 433 43 (43.3% 38.7%. 387 38.7% . 38 (38.7%) 81.3% 813 81 (81.3% 51.3%. 513 51.3% 51 (51.3%) young men mild hospitalization Persontoperson Person person predominant 202 93. 85. 65. 4 41. 34. 96.6 (96.6% 67.8 (67.8 46.1 (46.1% 58.3 (58.3% 43.3 (43.3 38.7 (38.7% 81.3 (81.3 51.3 (51.3% 20 96. (96.6 67. (67. 46. (46.1 58. (58.3 43. (43. 38. (38.7 81. (81. 51. (51.3 2 (96. (67 (46. (58. (43 (38. (81 (51. (96 (6 (46 (58 (4 (38 (8 (51 (9 ( (5 (3

RESUMO Objetivo Descrever o perfil dos casos de mpox na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, entre junho e novembro de 2022. Métodos Estudo descritivo de dados secundários das fichas de notificação de mpox. Foram analisados dados socioeconômicos, clínicos e espaciais. Resultados Dos 928 casos, 93,7% foram do sexo masculino, 85,0% homem cisgênero, 65,6% homossexual, 41,8% entre 30 e 39 anos e 41,0% brancos. Apresentavam imunodepressão por doença 34,5%, e 41,9% informaram sorologia positiva prévia para vírus da imunodeficiência humana. Os sinais e sintomas mais prevalentes foram: lesões cutâneas (96,6%), especialmente com manifestações múltiplas (67,8%) e em região genital (46,1%), além de febre (58,3%), adenomegalia (43,3%) e cefaleia (38,7%). A maioria das notificações ocorreu na rede pública (81,3%) e na atenção hospitalar (51,3%). Conclusão O estudo revelou maior incidência de mpox entre homens cisgênero, autodeclarados de cor branca e homossexual. A maioria dos casos teve apresentação leve evoluindo para cura sem hospitalização. Janeiro 2022 socioeconômicos espaciais 92 937 93 7 93,7 masculino 850 85 0 85,0 cisgênero 656 65 6 65,6 homossexual 418 41 8 41,8 3 410 41,0 brancos 345 34 5 34,5% 419 9 41,9 humana 96,6%, 966 96,6% , 96 (96,6%) 67,8% 678 67 (67,8% 46,1%, 461 46,1% 46 1 (46,1%) 58,3%, 583 58,3% 58 (58,3%) 43,3% 433 43 (43,3% 38,7%. 387 38,7% . 38 (38,7%) 81,3% 813 81 (81,3% 51,3%. 513 51,3% 51 (51,3%) hospitalização 202 93, 85, 65, 4 41, 34,5 96,6 (96,6% 67,8 (67,8 46,1 (46,1% 58,3 (58,3% 43,3 (43,3 38,7 (38,7% 81,3 (81,3 51,3 (51,3% 20 34, 96, (96,6 67, (67, 46, (46,1 58, (58,3 43, (43, 38, (38,7 81, (81, 51, (51,3 2 (96, (67 (46, (58, (43 (38, (81 (51, (96 (6 (46 (58 (4 (38 (8 (51 (9 ( (5 (3

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate, using spatial analysis, the occurrence of American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ACL) and analyze its association with the municipal human development index (MHDI) and deforestation in the state of Amazonas, Brazil, from 2016 to 2020. METHODS This ecological study, carried out from January 2016 to December 2020, included the 62 municipalities of the state of Amazonas. The incidence rate of ACL was determined in space and time. Using Multiple Linear Regression by Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and Spatial Autoregressive Regression (SAR) models, the relationship between incidence rates and Human Development Index (HDI) and deforestation was analyzed., The high- and low-risk clusters were identified by employing the Getis-Ord Gi* statistic. RESULTS A total of 7,499 cases of ACL were registered in all 62 municipalities in the state. Most cases were in male (n=5,924; 79.24%), with the greatest frequency in the population aged from 20 to 39 years (n=3,356; 44.7%). The incidence rate in the state of Amazonas was 7.34 cases per 100,000 inhabitants-year, with the municipalities of Rio Preto da Eva and Presidente Figueiredo showing the highest rates (1,377.5 and 817.5 cases per 100,000 population-year, respectively). The ACL cases were clustered into specific areas related to those municipalities with the highest incidence rates. The SAR model revealed a positive relationship between ACL and deforestation. CONCLUSIONS The occurrence of ACL was evident in a variety of patterns in the state of Amazonas; the high incidence rates and persistence of this disease in this state were linked to deforestation. The temporal distribution showed variations in the incidence rates during each year. Our results can help optimize the measures needed to prevent and control this disease in the state. evaluate analysis (ACL MHDI (MHDI Brazil 201 2020 study 6 time OLS (OLS (SAR models HDI (HDI analyzed analyzed. lowrisk low risk GetisOrd Getis Ord Gi statistic 7499 7 499 7,49 n=5,924 n5924 n 5 924 (n=5,924 79.24%, 7924 79.24% , 79 24 79.24%) 2 3 n=3,356 n3356 356 (n=3,356 44.7%. 447 44.7% . 44 44.7%) 734 34 7.3 100000 100 000 100,00 inhabitantsyear, inhabitantsyear inhabitants year, year inhabitants-year 1,377.5 13775 1 377 (1,377. 8175 817 817. populationyear, populationyear population-year respectively. respectively respectively) 202 749 49 7,4 n=5,92 n592 92 (n=5,92 792 79.24 n=3,35 n335 35 (n=3,35 44.7 4 73 7. 10000 10 00 100,0 1,377. 1377 37 (1,377 81 74 7, n=5,9 n59 9 (n=5,9 79.2 n=3,3 n33 (n=3,3 44. 1000 0 100, 1,377 137 (1,37 8 n=5, n5 (n=5, 79. n=3, n3 (n=3, 1,37 13 (1,3 n=5 (n=5 n=3 (n=3 1,3 (1, n= (n= 1, (1 (n (

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar factores asociados a la peregrinación anteparto en mujeres embarazadas en Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. Método: Estudio transversal con 300 puérperas de una maternidad de referencia estatal, realizado de marzo de 2020 a enero de 2021. Se estimó la frecuencia de peregrinación según características socioeconómicas y de atención prenatal. Análisis con Prueba de Chi-Cuadrado de Pearson variables seleccionadas para regresión de Poisson ajustada. Resultados: La frecuencia de peregrinación anteparto a más de un servicio de salud fue del 34,3%. Desconocer la maternidad de referencia (1,16; IC95%: 1,04–1,30) y no vivir cerca de la maternidad de referencia (1,16; IC95%: 1,03–1,31) se asociaron con la ocurrencia de peregrinación entre las mujeres. Las características personales y la atención prenatal no se asociaron. Conclusión: Hubo asociación entre la peregrinación anteparto y el desconocimiento de la maternidad de referencia y vivir lejos de esa maternidad, lo que requiere una mejor comunicación del equipo y garantizar un acceso más fácil a los servicios de atención obstétrica a través de la implementación efectiva de la regionalización de la atención materna. Objetivo Fortaleza Ceará Brasil Método 30 estatal 202 2021 ChiCuadrado Chi Cuadrado ajustada Resultados 343 34 3 34,3% 1,16 116 1 16 (1,16 IC95% IC95 IC 1,04–1,30 104130 04 1,03–1,31 103131 03 31 Conclusión materna 20 34,3 1,1 11 (1,1 IC9 1,04–1,3 10413 0 1,03–1,3 10313 2 34, 1, (1, 1,04–1, 1041 1,03–1, 1031 (1 1,04–1 104 1,03–1 103 ( 1,04– 10 1,03– 1,04 1,03 1,0

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify factors associated with antepartum pilgrimage in pregnant women in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Method: A cross-sectional study with 300 postpartum women from a state reference maternity hospital, carried out from March 2020 to January 2021. The frequency of pilgrimage was estimated according to socioeconomic characteristics and prenatal care. Analysis with Pearson’s chi-square test selected variables for adjusted Poisson regression. Results: The frequency of antepartum pilgrimage to more than one health service was 34.3%. Not knowing the reference maternity hospital (1.16; 95%CI: 1.04–1.30) and not living close to the reference maternity hospital (1.16; 95%CI: 1.03–1.31) were associated with the occurrence of pilgrimage among women. Personal characteristics and prenatal care were not associated. Conclusion: There was an association between antepartum pilgrimage and lack of knowledge of the reference maternity hospital and residence far from that maternity hospital, which requires better team communication and the guarantee of easier access to obstetric care services, through effective implementation of regionalization of maternal care. Objective Fortaleza Ceará Brazil Method crosssectional cross sectional 30 202 2021 Pearsons Pearson s chisquare chi square regression Results 343 34 3 34.3% 1.16 116 1 16 (1.16 95%CI 95CI CI 95 1.04–1.30 104130 04 1.03–1.31 103131 03 31 Conclusion services 20 34.3 1.1 11 (1.1 9 1.04–1.3 10413 0 1.03–1.3 10313 2 34. 1. (1. 1.04–1. 1041 1.03–1. 1031 (1 1.04–1 104 1.03–1 103 ( 1.04– 10 1.03– 1.04 1.03 1.0

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar fatores associados à peregrinação anteparto em gestantes de Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. Método: Estudo transversal com 300 puérperas de uma maternidade de referência estadual, realizado de março de 2020 a janeiro de 2021. Foi estimada a frequência da peregrinação segundo características socioeconômicas e de assistência pré-natal. Análises com o Teste Qui-Quadrado de Pearson selecionaram variáveis para a regressão de Poisson ajustada. Resultados: A frequência de peregrinação anteparto por mais de um serviço de saúde foi de 34,3%. Não conhecer a maternidade de referência (1,16; IC95% 1,04–1,30) e não residir próximo à maternidade de referência (1,16; IC95%: 1,03–1,31) estiveram associados à ocorrência de peregrinação entre as mulheres. Características pessoais e de assistência pré-natal não se mostraram associadas. Conclusão: Verificou-se associação da peregrinação anteparto com o desconhecimento da maternidade de referência e com a residência distante dessa maternidade, o que requer melhor comunicação da equipe e a garantia de acesso facilitado aos serviços de assistência obstétrica por meio da implementação eficaz da regionalização dos cuidados maternos. Objetivo Fortaleza Ceará Brasil Método 30 estadual 202 2021 prénatal. prénatal pré natal. natal QuiQuadrado Qui Quadrado ajustada Resultados 343 34 3 34,3% 1,16 116 1 16 (1,16 IC95 IC 1,04–1,30 104130 04 1,03–1,31 103131 03 31 mulheres associadas Conclusão Verificouse Verificou maternos 20 34,3 1,1 11 (1,1 IC9 1,04–1,3 10413 0 1,03–1,3 10313 2 34, 1, (1, 1,04–1, 1041 1,03–1, 1031 (1 1,04–1 104 1,03–1 103 ( 1,04– 10 1,03– 1,04 1,03 1,0

ABSTRACT. Tomato is a demanding crop in terms of handling, mainly because irrigation has a strong influence on fruit production and quality. Salinity changes the absorption, transport, assimilation, and distribution of nutrients in the plant. In general, such effects are analyzed using statistical tests. However, fuzzy models allow simulations between points that are not verified in agricultural experimentation. Currently, systems with artificial intelligence have excelled in the field of applied sciences, particularly fuzzy systems applied to mathematical modeling. The objective of this research was to use fuzzy modeling to analyze the biometric variables during the development of hybrid tomatoes under two different conditions: the first concerning different water tensions in the soil and the second concerning different salinity doses in irrigation. To this end, two models were developed based on an experiment carried out at São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Agriculture, Botucatu, São Paulo State, Brazil. Both models sought to estimate the values of biometric variables of the tomato crop. Thus, two models were developed: Model 1 regarded water tensions and days after sowing (DAS), while Model 2 featured salinity and DAS. Fuzzy models provided results that verified the effects of irrigation and salinity layers. Two Fuzzy Rule-Based Systems (FRBS), an input processor with two variables, a set of linguistic rules defined from statistical procedures with percentiles, the Mamdani fuzzy inference method, and the center of gravity method to defuzzification were elaborated for this purpose. The range between −25 and −10 kPa (for Model 1) and between 0.08 and 3 dS m−1 (for Model 2) provided the development within the ideal parameters for the complete development of the plant cycle. The use of fuzzy logic has shown effectiveness in evaluating the development of tomato crops, thus showing potential for use in agricultural sciences. Moreover, the created fuzzy models showed the same characteristics of the experiment, allowing their use as an automatic technique to estimate ideal parameters for the complete development of the plant cycle. The development of applications (software) that provide the results generated by the artificial intelligence models of the present study is the aim of future research. ABSTRACT handling quality absorption transport assimilation general tests However experimentation Currently sciences conditions end UNESP, UNESP , (UNESP) Agriculture Botucatu Brazil Thus DAS, DAS (DAS) layers RuleBased Rule Based FRBS, FRBS (FRBS) percentiles purpose 25 −2 10 −1 008 0 08 0.0 m1 m m− cycle crops Moreover software (software (UNESP (DAS (FRBS − 00 0.