ABSTRACT The intensification of cattle post-weaning phase in tropical pastures depends on supplementation strategies. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of increasing levels of concentrate supplement on the intake, apparent digestibility of nutrients, feeding behavior, and performance of Girolando steers on tropical pasture during the post-weaning phase in the rainy season. Forty uncastrated male Girolando steers, initially weighing 266.62 ± 32.95 kg and aged 11 mo, were allocated into four concentrate supplement levels: 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%, and 0.5% body weight. The steers grazed on Urochloa brizantha (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) R.D. Webster ‘Marandu’ pasture. The intakes of supplement DM, non-fibrous carbohydrates (NFC), and total digestible nutrients increased linearly (P < 0.05) with the level of supplement offered to the steers. In a similar response, the apparent digestibility of DM and NFC from the diet also rose linearly (P < 0.05). Grazing time, total feeding time, and total chewing time decreased (P < 0.05) with the increasing levels of concentrate supplementation. In contrast, the time expended on feeding at the trough, biting rate, and the time taken to ruminate each cud increased (P < 0.05) with the supplementation level. Final body weight and average daily gain increased linearly (P < 0.05) with increasing concentrate supplementation. We recommend supplying concentrate supplement at a level of 0.5% of the body weight of steers on tropical pasture during the post-weaning phase in the rainy season.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Along with cardiopulmonary bypass time, aortic cross-clamping time is directly related to the risk of complications after heart surgery. The influence of the time difference between cardiopulmonary bypass and cross-clamping times (TDC-C) remains poorly understood. Objective: To assess the impact of cardiopulmonary bypass time in relation to cross-clamping time on immediate results after coronary artery bypass grafting in the Registro Paulista de Cirurgia Cardiovascular (REPLICCAR) II. Methods: Analysis of 3,090 patients included in REPLICCAR II database was performed. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons outcomes were evaluated (mortality, kidney failure, deep wound infection, reoperation, cerebrovascular accident, and prolonged ventilation time). A cutoff point was adopted, from which the increase of this difference would affect each outcome. Results: After a cutoff point determination, all patients were divided into Group 1 (cardiopulmonary bypass time < 140 min., TDC-C < 30 min.), Group 2 (cardiopulmonary bypass time < 140 min., TDC-C > 30 min.), Group 3 (cardiopulmonary bypass time > 140 min., TDC-C < 30 min.), and Group 4 (cardiopulmonary bypass time > 140 min., TDC-C > 30 min.). After univariate logistic regression, Group 2 showed significant association with reoperation (odds ratio: 1.64, 95% confidence interval: 1.01-2.66), stroke (odds ratio: 3.85, 95% confidence interval: 1.99-7.63), kidney failure (odds ratio: 1.90, 95% confidence interval: 1.32-2.74), and in-hospital mortality (odds ratio: 2.17, 95% confidence interval: 1.30-3.60). Conclusion: TDC-C serves as a predictive factor for complications following coronary artery bypass grafting. We strongly recommend that future studies incorporate this metric to improve the prediction of complications. Introduction crossclamping cross clamping surgery TDCC TDC C (TDC-C understood Objective (REPLICCAR Methods 3090 090 3,09 performed mortality, (mortality infection accident time. . time) adopted outcome Results determination 14 min min. , min.) min.. regression odds ratio 164 64 1.64 95 interval 1.012.66, 101266 1.01 2.66 01 66 1.01-2.66) 385 85 3.85 1.997.63, 199763 1.99 7.63 99 7 63 1.99-7.63) 190 90 1.90 1.322.74, 132274 1.32 2.74 32 74 1.32-2.74) inhospital hospital 217 17 2.17 1.303.60. 130360 1.30 3.60 60 1.30-3.60) Conclusion 309 09 3,0 16 6 1.6 9 012 1.012.66 10126 101 1.0 266 2.6 0 1.01-2.66 38 8 3.8 997 1.997.63 19976 199 1.9 763 7.6 1.99-7.63 19 322 1.322.74 13227 132 1.3 274 2.7 1.32-2.74 21 2.1 303 1.303.60 13036 130 360 3.6 1.30-3.60 3, 1. 1.012.6 1012 10 26 2. 1.01-2.6 3. 1.997.6 1997 76 7. 1.99-7.6 1.322.7 1322 13 27 1.32-2.7 1.303.6 1303 36 1.30-3.6 1.012. 1.01-2. 1.997. 1.99-7. 1.322. 1.32-2. 1.303. 1.30-3. 1.012 1.01-2 1.997 1.99-7 1.322 1.32-2 1.303 1.30-3 1.01- 1.99- 1.32- 1.30-

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to examine the effect of the increasing levels of inclusion of palm kernel cake (PKC) in the diet on the performance of feedlot heifers. Forty-eight Nelore heifers with an initial weight of 274 ± 4.58 kg, at 24 months of age, were confined for 98 days in a feedlot. The animals were allocated to the four treatments in a completely randomized design. Treatments consisted of PKC levels of 0 (control), 10, 20, and 30% in the total dry matter of the diet. The roughage:concentrate ratio in the diets was 30:70. Ether extract intake increased, whereas the intakes of non-fiber carbohydrates and total digestible nutrients decreased with the inclusion of PKC. The apparent digestibility of all nutrients decreased, as well as the amounts of nitrogen digested and retained. Microbial protein synthesis and its efficiency also declined. The inclusion of up to 20% PKC increased feeding time and reduced rumination time of heifers. Intake and rumination efficiencies decreased with the inclusion of PKC in the diet. Final weight and average daily gain did not change, but feed efficiency increased with the inclusion of PKC. The inclusion of up to 30% PKC in the diet of feedlot heifers is recommended. (PKC Fortyeight Forty eight 27 458 4 58 4.5 kg 2 age 9 design control, control , (control) 10 20 30 roughageconcentrate roughage concentrate 3070. 3070 70. 70 30:70 nonfiber non fiber retained declined change recommended 45 5 4. (control 1 3 307 7 30:7 30:

RESUMO No Brasil, todo transporte e armazenamento de produtos e subprodutos florestais nativos deve ser registrado no sistema DOF (Documento de Origem Florestal). Essa plataforma informatizada existe para apoiar agências de controle na redução da venda de produtos florestais obtidos ilegalmente. No entanto, essa ferramenta ainda apresenta resultados modestos no cumprimento de seus objetivos, uma vez que lacunas no sistema permitem que madeira ilegal adquira caráter legal. O objetivo desse estudo foi testar se o coeficiente de rendimento volumétrico (CRV) de uma serraria em escala empresarial corresponde aos 35% estabelecidos pela legislação brasileira. O foco foi direcionado para uma brecha que permite o acúmulo de créditos virtuais no sistema DOF, por meio da transformação de toras em material serrado. Para tanto, estimamos o CRV da serraria e os rendimentos percentuais médios de 19 espécies comercializadas por uma empresa de base florestal na Amazônia brasileira, com um esforço amostral de 90 toras. O CRV estimado foi de 24,6 ± 2,4, mostrando incerteza de 9,9%. O CRV médio diferiu altamente significativamente (p < 0,001) do proposto pelo DOF, com uma diferença de 10,35%. Com base nesses resultados, a diferença entre o rendimento observado e o proposto pela legislação pode gerar um acúmulo de créditos em toras virtuais. Com esse acúmulo, os gestores enfrentam dificuldades para adquirir novas licenças de exploração e, consequentemente, não atendem à real demanda por toras da capacidade instalada de sua serraria. Brasil Documento Florestal. Florestal . Florestal) ilegalmente entanto objetivos legal (CRV 35 brasileira serrado tanto 1 9 246 24 6 24, 2 4 2,4 99 9,9% p 0,001 0001 0 001 1035 10 10,35% consequentemente 3 2, 9,9 0,00 000 00 103 10,35 9, 0,0 10,3 0, 10,

ABSTRACT In Brazil, all transport and storage of native forest products and by-products must be registered within the DOF (Document of Forestry Origin) system. This computerized platform exists to support control agencies in reducing the sale of forest products obtained illegally. However, this tool still shows only modest results in fulfilling its objectives, since gaps in the system allow illegal wood to be acquired and enter the system as legal wood. The objective of this study was to test whether the volumetric yield coefficient (CRV) of a sawmill on an industrial scale corresponds to the 35% established by Brazilian legislation. The focus was directed at a loophole that allows the accumulation of virtual credits in the DOF system by turning logs into lumber. For this purpose, we estimated the sawmill’s CRV and mean percentage yield of 19 commercial species used by a timber company in the Brazilian Amazon with a sample size of 90 logs. The estimated CRV was 24.6 ± 2.4, showing 9.9% uncertainty. The mean CRV differed highly significantly (p < 0.001) from that proposed by the DOF, with a 10.35% difference. Based on these results, the difference between the observed yield and that proposed by the legislation can generate the accumulation of virtual log credits. With this accumulation, managers encounter difficulties in acquiring new logging permits and, consequently, do not meet the actual demand for logs to the sawmill’s capacity. Brazil byproducts Document Origin illegally However objectives (CRV 35 lumber purpose sawmills s 1 9 246 24 6 24. 2 4 2.4 99 9.9 uncertainty p 0.001 0001 0 001 1035 10 10.35 consequently capacity 3 2. 9. 0.00 000 00 103 10.3 0.0 10. 0.

Resumo Os répteis têm um papel fundamental para a compreensão da independência reprodutiva da água que surgiu nos amniotas. Várias adaptações ocorreram, inclusive em padrões e comportamentos locomotores, e o sistema nervoso se adaptou a esses novos hábitos. Descrevemos a anatomia macroscópica e a citoarquitetura do encéfalo do calango (Tropidurus torquatus), um lagarto abundante na América do Sul. Quinze espécimes foram capturados, eutanasiados e seus encéfalos dissecados, oito destes foram processados e corados em hematoxilina-eosina. As principais áreas do cérebro são o telencéfalo e o diencéfalo, na parte anterior do encéfalo, teto e tegmento, no mesencéfalo e bulbo e cerebelo, na parte posterior do encéfalo. Os bulbos olfatórios principais e acessórios são as estruturas mais rostrais do cérebro e são compostos por seis camadas. Os hemisférios cerebrais compõem o telencéfalo e são divididos em pálio e subpálio. Os córtices medial, dorsomedial, lateral e dorsal fazem parte do pálio. Estriado, pálido e septo compõem o subpálio. O diencéfalo é composto pelo tálamo, epitálamo e hipotálamo. O mesencéfalo possui um tegmento ventral, composto de torus semicircularis e um tecto óptico dorsal com 14 camadas. A maior parte da parte posterior do encéfalo é composta pelo bulbo, e o cerebelo surge como uma projeção dessa estrutura, em formato plano, com três camadas. Em geral, o encéfalo de Tropidurus torquatus se assemelha ao de outros lagartos, com suas próprias adaptações. amniotas ocorreram locomotores hábitos torquatus, , torquatus) Sul capturados dissecados hematoxilinaeosina. hematoxilinaeosina hematoxilina eosina. eosina hematoxilina-eosina camadas subpálio medial dorsomedial Estriado tálamo hipotálamo ventral 1 estrutura plano geral lagartos

Abstract Reptiles have a key role in understanding amniotes’ reproductive independence of water. Many adaptations arose, including in locomotor patterns and behaviours, and the nervous system adapted to those new habits. We have described the macroscopic anatomy and cytoarchitecture of the Amazon Lava Lizard brain (Tropidurus torquatus), an abundant lizard in South America. Fifteen specimens were captured, euthanized and their brains were dissected, eight of these were processed and stained in haematoxylin-eosin. Their main areas of the brain are the telencephalon and diencephalon, in the forebrain, tectum and tegmentum, in the midbrain and medulla oblongata and cerebellum, in the hindbrain. The main and accessory olfactory bulbs are the most rostral structure of the brain and are composed of six layers. Brain hemispheres compose the telencephalon and are divided in pallium and subpallium. Medial, dorsomedial, lateral and dorsal cortices are part of the pallium. Striatum, pallidum and septum compose the subpallium. The diencephalon is composed of thalamus, epithalamus and hypothalamus. The midbrain has a ventral tegmentum, composed of torus semicircularis and a dorsal 14 layered optic tectum. Most part of the hindbrain is composed of the medulla oblongata, and the cerebellum arises from it, forming a three-layered plate like structure. In general, the brain of Tropidurus torquatus resembles those of other lizards, with its own adaptations. amniotes water arose behaviours habits torquatus, , torquatus) America captured dissected haematoxylineosin. haematoxylineosin haematoxylin eosin. eosin haematoxylin-eosin forebrain tegmentum layers subpallium Medial dorsomedial Striatum thalamus hypothalamus 1 it threelayered three general lizards

ABSTRACT The use of agroindustrial byproducts in cattle diets, such as castor-bean (Ricinus communis L.) meal, is a more sustainable practice because it does not compete with human food and reduces the volume of organic waste deposited in the environment. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of replacing soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) meal with castor-bean meal on the intake, digestibility, feeding behavior and performance of crossbred steers supplemented while on Urochloa brizantha (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) R.D. Webster ‘Marandu’ pasture. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete design with 40 animals, which started the experiment weighing 227.1 kg, at 10 mo of age, and were divided into four treatment groups. Castor-bean meal was added to replace soybean meal at the levels of 0, 90, 180, and 280 g kg-1 in the supplement, which was supplied at the rate of 0.4% of body weight. Total DM, pasture DM and neutral detergent fiber intakes did not change (P > 0.05) with the castor-bean levels added to the supplement. Ether extract intake and digestibility decreased linearly (P < 0.05). The animals showed no differences (P > 0.05) in production performance (average daily gain), which averaged 0.65 kg d-1. Grazing, idle, and rumination times were not influenced (P > 0.05) by the treatments. Castor-bean meal can be included up to 280 g kg-1 in the total diet without changing the performance of crossbred steers finished on tropical pasture.

Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate nutrient intake and digestibility, performance and economic viability of steers during the rearing phase in Brachiaria brizantha cultivar Marandu graze and in feedlot. Were used fifty crossbred steers in the rearing phase, with a mean weight of 275 ± 8.18 kg, distributed in a completely randomized design with ten replications per treatments: Mineral supplementation, nitrogen supplementation, Concentrate supplementation in the order of 1 and 2 g/kg body weight and total feedlot. The total dry matter intake and body weight showed a difference (P<0.05) for animals in feedlot. Crude protein, ether extract, neutral detergent fiber corrected for ashes and protein, non-fibrous carbohydrates, total digestible nutrients showed differences for the animals that received mineral supplementation in comparison to the other managements adopted. The same performance was observed for animals in feedlot. The digestibility coefficients of dry matter, crude protein, ether extract, non-fibrous carbohydrates and total digestible nutrients showed a difference (P<0.05) for the animals that received mineral supplementation, in comparison to the other managements adopted. (P<0.05). The mean daily gain was lower (P<0.05) for animals receiving mineral supplementation. The gross margin was higher (P<0.05) for animals handled in feedlot. Considering the obtained results, it was possible to observe that the animals kept in graze with good availability of dry matter presented satisfactory performance. It is feasible to confine the animals in rearing, since it shortens the production cycle, generating favorable economic results.

Resumen Este estudio buscó evaluar la ingesta y digestibilidad de nutrientes, el rendimiento y la viabilidad económica de novillos alimentados con Brachiaria brizantha cultivar Marandú y criados bajo sistemas de pastoreo y engorda en corral. Se utilizaron 50 novillos cruzados en fase de crecimiento con un peso medio de 275 ± 8.18 kg. Los novillos se distribuyeron en un diseño completamente al azar con 10 repeticiones por tratamiento: suplementación mineral, suplementación de nitrógeno, suplementación del concentrado en el orden de 1 y 2 g/kg de peso corporal y engorda total en corral total. El consumo de materia seca total y el peso corporal fueron significativamente diferentes (P<0.05) para los animales en engorde en corral. La proteína cruda, el extracto etéreo, la fibra detergente neutra corregida para cenizas y proteína, los carbohidratos no fibrosos y los nutrientes digestibles totales fueron diferentes en los animales suplementados con minerales en comparación con los otros tratamientos. El mismo rendimiento se observó en los animales en engorde. Los coeficientes de digestibilidad de materia seca, proteína cruda, extracto etéreo, carbohidratos no fibrosos y nutrientes digestibles totales en los animales suplementados con minerales fueron significativamente diferentes (P<0.05) a los otros tratamientos. (P<0.05). La ganancia diaria promedio fue menor (P<0.05) en los animales suplementados con animales. El mayor margen bruto (P<0.05) se observó en los animales bajo engorde en corral. Los resultados obtenidos en este estudio indican que los animales en pastoreo con una buena disponibilidad de materia seca presentan un rendimiento satisfactorio. Es factible confinar a los animales en fase de cría debido a que se acorta el ciclo de producción y se obtienen resultados económicos favorables.

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A síndrome de fibromialgia está ligada a um processo de dor e perda da qualidade de vida, o método Pilates pode ser uma forma de exercício físico que atenua as dores. Dessa forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi investigar se intervenções com o método Pilates pode propiciar melhoras na dor e qualidade de vida de pessoas com síndrome da fibromialgia. CONTEÚDO: Trata-se uma revisão integrativa nas bases de dados, com busca por artigos originais publicados até novembro de 2019. Buscou-se relatar os principais resultados para dor e qualidade de vida das pessoas com síndrome da fibromialgia que participaram de intervenções com Pilates, a prescrição do método, as variáveis e os instrumentos utilizados nas intervenções para melhor compreensão do profissional de educação física que venha a intervir com o método Pilates em pessoas com síndrome da fibromialgia. Seguindo os critérios de inclusão, 5 estudos foram selecionados. Os resultados encontrados apontaram melhoras na qualidade de vida e diminuição da dor. CONCLUSÃO: Observou-se que o método Pilates pode ser uma intervenção interessante para indivíduos com síndrome de fibromialgia pela sua segurança e efeitos terapêuticos nas adversidades da fibromialgia já com 4 semanas de treinamento. Ainda assim, é importante destacar a importância da continuidade do treinamento para obtenção dos seus efeitos benéficos para dor e qualidade de vida dos indivíduos.

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Fibromyalgia syndrome is linked to a process of pain and loss of quality of life. The Pilates Method can be a form of physical exercise that alleviates pain. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate whether interventions with the Pilates method can provide improvements in pain and quality of life for people with fibromyalgia syndrome. CONTENTS: A database integrative review, searching for original articles published until November 2019. This review reports the main results for pain and quality of life for people with fibromyalgia syndrome who participated in Pilates interventions, as well as the method’s prescription, the variables and the instruments used in the interventions to better understand the physical education professional who will intervene with the Pilates method in people with fibromyalgia syndrome. Following the inclusion criteria, 5 studies were selected. The results found improved quality of life and decreased pain. CONCLUSION: It was found that the Pilates method may be an interesting intervention for individuals with fibromyalgia syndrome, because of its safety and therapeutic effects on the adversities of fibromyalgia already within 4 weeks of training. Still, it’s important to highlight the importance of continuing training to obtain its beneficial effects on pain and quality of life of individuals.

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate the short- and medium-term effect of biochar on soil microbial properties, organic carbon and nitrogen in an Oxisol from Brazil. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design consisting of five levels of biochar (0, 2, 4, 8 and 16 Mg∙ha–1) with and without of synthetic fertilizer: 0 and 200 kg.ha–1 of synthetic fertilizer N-P-K (00-20-20). The following soil properties were determined: microbial biomass carbon (MBC) and nitrogen (MBN), microbial respiration (MR), metabolic quotient (qCO2) and microbial quotient (qMIC), total organic carbon (TOC) and nitrogen (TN). The MBC, qCO2 and carbon management index (CMI) were not altered by doses of fertilizer and biochar. The presence of biochar reduced the MBN by 11% and 5% with the application of16 Mg∙ha–1 compared to control in the third and sixth year, respectively. The qMIC was reduced exponentially with the application of biochar, but was within normal limits as a proportion of total organic carbon. There was an increase in TOC and TN with the application of biochar. The use of biochar did not cause significant negative changes in soil microbial properties or contribute to carbon sequestration in the soil.

RESUMO Introdução: A seleção brasileira de handebol de praia tradicionalmente realiza uma intertemporada de treinamentos intensos com várias sessões diárias nas semanas anteriores às principais competições. Isso pode gerar um desgaste excessivo, mas a monitoração fisiológica pode orientar a comissão técnica para modular as cargas de treino, evitando esse desgaste. Objetivo: Monitorar as respostas fisiológicas de atletas da seleção brasileira feminina de handebol de praia em uma intertemporada de treinamento com cargas moduladas em função das respostas fisiológicas. Métodos: Dezessete atletas (27,1 ± 3,8 anos) foram avaliadas antes do início da intertemporada (El), no 8° dia (E2) e no 18° dia (E3). Foram coletadas amostras de sangue para posterior análise de marcadores de desgaste muscular (creatina quinase [CK] e lactato desidrogenase [LDH]), um registro eletrocardiográfico foi feito para avaliação da modulação autonômica cardíaca (MAC) e aplicou-se o questionário Profile of Mood States (POMS) para avaliação do estado de humor. Os resultados eram informados à comissão técnica, que realizava ajustes nos treinos em função do estado individual de cada atleta. Resultados: A CK aumentou significativamente de El para E2 (131,1 ± 80,9 vs. 212,9 ± 131,7) e ficou inalterada (212,9 ± 185,6) até E3, enquanto o LDH foi significativamente reduzido de E2 para E3 (590,7 ± 120,2 vs. 457,8±86,6), terminando a intertemporada com valores similares a E1 (512,7 ± 190,6). A única alteração notada foi a sensação subjetiva de fadiga do questionário POMS, que se apresentou significativamente elevada no E2 (4,82 ± 4,05) e no E3 (5,5 ± 4,8) em relação ao E1 (2,06 ± 2,61), mas sem alteração da perturbação total de humor detectada neste instrumento. Conclusão: Com a modulação das cargas de treinamento em função de resultados de testes fisiológicos, as atletas da seleção brasileira de handebol de praia respondem de forma fisiologicamente adequada, mesmo perante brusco aumento das cargas de treinamento por 18 dias consecutivos. Nível de evidência III; Estudo diagnóstico - Investigação de um exame para diagnóstico.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The Brazilian national women's beach handball team traditionally holds intense pre-competition training with several daily sessions in the weeks before major matches. This can cause excessive physical strain, but physiological monitoring can guide the coaching staff to modulate the training load, preventing this excessive strain. Objective: To monitor the physiological responses of members of the Brazilian national women's beach handball team in a pre-competition training program with loads modulated according to individual physiological response. Methods: Seventeen athletes (27.1 ± 3.8 years) were assessed before the start of the pre-competition training period (E1), on Day 8 (E2) and Day 18 (E3). Blood samples were taken for subsequent analysis of muscular damage markers (creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)). An ECG test was performed to assess cardiac autonomic modulation (CAM), and the Profile of Mood States (POMS) questionnaire was applied to assess mood. The results were reported to the coaching staff, who made training adjustments according to the individual status of each athlete. Results: CK increased significantly from E1 to E2 (131.1 ± 80.9 vs 212.9 ± 131.7) and remained unchanged (212.9 ± 185.6) up to E3, while LDH was significantly reduced from E2 to E3 (590.7 ± 120.2 vs 457.8 ± 86.6), finishing the pre-competition training program with values similar to E1 (512.7 ± 190.6). The only change noted was the subjective sensation of fatigue from the POMS questionnaire that was significantly higher in E2 (4.82 ± 4.05) and E3 (5.5 ± 4.8) compared to E1 (2.06 ± 2.61), but no changes in total mood disturbance were detected in this instrument. Conclusion: With the modulation of training loads based on results of physiological tests, the members of the Brazilian national women's beach handball team responded in a physiologically adequate manner, even when faced with a sudden increase in training load for 18 consecutive days. Level of evidence III; Diagnostic study-investigation of a diagnostic test.

RESUMEN Introducción: La selección brasileña de handball de playa tradicionalmente realiza una intertemporada de entrenamientos intensos con varias sesiones diarias en las semanas anteriores a las principales competiciones. Eso puede generar un desgaste excesivo, pero la monitorización fisiológica puede orientar a la comisión técnica para modular las cargas de entrenamiento, evitando ese desgaste. Objetivo: Monitorizar las respuestas fisiológicas de atletas de la selección brasileña femenina de handball de playa en una intertemporada de entrenamiento con cargas moduladas en función de las respuestas fisiológicas. Métodos: Diecisiete atletas (27,1 ± 3,8 años) fueron evaluadas antes del inicio de la intertemporada (El), en el 8° día (E2) y en el 18° día (E3). Fueron colectadas muestras de sangre para posterior análisis de marcadores de desgaste muscular (creatina quinasa [CK] y lactato deshidrogenasa [LDH]), fue hecho un registro electrocardiográfico para evaluación de la modulación autonómica cardíaca (MAC) y se aplicó el cuestionario Profile of Mood States (POMS) para evaluación del estado de humor. Los resultados eran informados a la comisión técnica, que realizaba ajustes en los entrenamientos en función del estado individual de cada atleta. Resultados: La CK aumentó significativamente de El para E2 (131,1 ± 80,9 vs. 212,9 ± 131,7) y quedó inalterada (212,9 ± 185,6) hasta E3, mientras que el LDH fue significativamente reducido de E2 para E3 (590,7 ± 120,2 vs. 457,8 ± 86,6), terminando la intertemporada con valores similares a E1 (512,7 ± 190,6). La única alteración notada fue la sensación subjetiva de fatiga del cuestionario POMS, que se presentó significativamente elevada en E2 (4,82 ± 4,05) y en E3 (5,5 ± 4,8) con relación a E1 (2,06 ± 2,61), pero sin alteración de la perturbación total de humor detectada en este instrumento. Conclusión: Con la modulación de las cargas de entrenamiento en función de resultados de tests fisiológicos, las atletas de la selección brasileña de handball de playa responden de forma fisiológicamente adecuada, aún ante brusco aumento de las cargas de entrenamiento por 18 días consecutivos. Nivel de evidencia III; Estudio diagnóstico - Investigación de un examen para diagnóstico.

Abstract Objective: to verify if one single dose of L-arginine improves post-exercise hypotension (PEH) in hypertensive. Methods: double-blind, placebo, randomized with 20 hypertensive (51.47 ± 1.24 years). Two sessions of aerobic exercise were performed proceeded for the ingestion of one dose of 7 g of L-arginine (EX-LARG) or placebo (EX-PLA), plus one session only with L-arginine ingestion (L-ARG). Blood pressure (BP) was measured at rest, and each ten minutes for a period of 60 minutes recovery after exercise. Blood samples were taken before and after exercise for analysis of plasma concentration of nitrite and malondialdehyde (MDA). One-way ANOVA tests were used to compare the baseline conditions and two-way ANOVA, to evaluate possible differences in pressure responses between procedures. Results: both sessions EX-LARG and EX-PLA showed similar peak reduction for the mean systolic blood pressure (-6.58 ± 0.95 mmHg and -8.38 ± 1.29 mmHg respectively, p = 0.28). On the other hand, for the diastolic component, only L-ARG was able to promote PEH (-1.85 ± 0.44 mmHg), significantly better than EX-PLA (+2.13 ± 0.62 mmHg; p < 0.01). L-ARG alone did not result in significant changes in BP. Nitrite and MDA behaved similarly between procedures. Conclusion: a single dose of L-arginine before exercise improves diastolic PEH.

Resumen Objetivo: verificar si una sola dosis de L-arginina mejora la hipotensión post-ejercicio (HPE) en hipertensos. Métodos: estudio doble ciego, placebo, aleatorizado con 20 hipertensos (51,47 ± 1,24 años). Se realizaron dos sesiones de ejercicio aeróbico para la ingestión de una dosis de 7 g de L-arginina (EX-LARG) o placebo (EX-PLA), más una sesión solo con ingestión de L-arginina (L-ARG). La presión arterial (PA) se midió en reposo y cada diez minutos durante un periodo de recuperación de 60 minutos después del ejercicio. Se tomaron muestras de sangre antes y después del ejercicio para el análisis de la concentración plasmática de nitrito y malondialdehído (MDA). Se usaron pruebas de ANOVA de una vía para comparar las condiciones iniciales y ANOVA de dos vías para evaluar las posibles diferencias en las respuestas de presión entre procedimientos. Resultados: ambas sesiones, EX-LARG y EX-PLA, mostraron una reducción máxima similar de la presión arterial sistólica media (-6,58 ± 0,95 mmHg y -8,38 ± 1,29 mmHg, respectivamente, p = 0,28). Por otro lado, con respecto al componente diastólico, solo L-ARG fue capaz de promover HPE (-1,85 ± 0,44 mmHg), significativamente mejor que EX-PLA (+2,13 ± 0,62 mmHg, p < 0,01). L-ARG solo no dio como resultado un cambio significativo en la PA. El nitrito y la MDA se comportaron de manera similar entre los procedimientos. Conclusión: una dosis única de L-arginina antes del ejercicio mejora la HPE diastólica.

O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de biochar sobre a atividade das enzimas em um Latossolo sob Cerradono Brasil. O experimento foi conduzido em blocos casualizados consistindo de dois níveis de fertilização (0 e200 kg ha-1 NPK 00-20-20) e cinco níveis de biochar (0, 2, 4, 8 e 16 Mg ha-1). A atividade das enzimas urease,β-glucosidase, fosfatase acida e hidrolise de diacetato de fluoresceína - FDA, foi avaliada. As atividades daurease e β-glucosidase foram aumentadas pela aplicação do biochar com e sem fertilização química. As dosesintermediarias do biochar aumentaram a atividade do FDA no solo. Não houve efeito do biochar sobre a fosfataseacida. A aplicação do biochar promove aumentada atividade das enzimas urease, β-glucosidase e a atividadeenzimática total.

The objective of this work was to assess the long-term effect of biochar application on enzyme activity in anOxisol of Brazilian Cerrado. The experiment was conducted with a randomized block design consisting of thecombination of two levels of fertilization (0 and 200 kg ha-1, NPK 00-20-20 formulation) and five levels ofbiochar (0, 2, 4, 8 and 16 Mg ha-1). The activity of urease, β-glucosidase, acid phosphatase, and total soilenzyme (hydrolysis of fluorescein diacetate - FDA) were evaluated in soil samples. The activity of urease andβ-glucosidase were significantly increased by the application of biochar with and without chemical fertilization,respectively. Intermediate doses of biochar increased total soil enzyme activity. There was no effect of biocharon acid phosphatase activity. The application of biochar associated with chemical fertilization promotes urease,β-glucosidase and total soil enzyme activity.

RESUMO Os aspectos físico, fisiológico e psicossocial no tae kwon do em um período pré-competitivo ainda não foram investigados concomitantemente. Portanto, o objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar os estados físico, fisiológico e psicossocial de atletas de tae kwon do em período pré-competitivo para o campeonato brasileiro. Em um estudo pré-experimental, cinco atletas da seleção masculina de tae kwon do da Paraíba (26±8 anos; 1,76±0,04m) foram submetidos a avaliações antropométricas, dosagens de marcadores de dano muscular, inflamação sistêmica e estresse oxidativo, estados de humor, estresse e recuperação e potência de membros inferiores em dois momentos: 30 (pré) e dois (pós) dias antes do campeonato brasileiro. A análise dos dados foi efetuada pelo teste de Wilcoxon (95% de confiança), cálculo da diferença percentual (Δ) entre os momentos e tamanho do efeito de Cohen (d). Foram verificados efeitos percentuais no dano muscular (Δ= −25,7% na CK; d= 1,10) e atividade oxidativa (Δ= +22,7% na MDA; d= 2,56). Os estados de Conflitos/Pressão e Depressão aumentaram 40% (d= 1,11) e 100% (d= 1,30), respectivamente, e a potência de membros inferiores aumentou 9,05% (d= 4,24). Conclui-se que os atletas aumentaram o estresse psicossocial, no entanto melhoraram a força explosiva de membros inferiores e mantiveram o estado fisiológico esperado para competição.

ABSTRACT Combined analysis of pre-competition physical, physiological and psychosocial features in taekwondo has not been performed. Therefore, this study examined the pre-competition physical, physiological and psychosocial states of taekwondo athletes participating in the Brazilian Taekwondo Championship. In a pre-experimental study, five athletes of the men’s Paraíba taekwondo team (26±8 years old; 1.76±0.04 m) underwent anthropometric assessments, measurement of markers of muscle damage, systemic inflammation and oxidative stress, and evaluation of mood and recovery-stress states and of explosive power of lower limbs at two time points: 30 (pre) and 2 (post) days before the Brazilian Championship. Data were analyzed by the Wilcoxon test (95% confidence). The percent difference (Δ) between time points and Cohen’s effect size (d) were calculated. Percent effects were observed on muscle damage (Δ= −25.7% in CK, d= 1.1) and antioxidant activity (Δ= 22.7% in MDA, d = 2.56). Conflicts/Pressure and Depression states increased by 40% (d= 1.11) and 100% (d= 1.30), respectively, while lower limb explosive power increased by 9.05% (d= 4.24). We conclude that athletes exhibited increased Conflict/Pressure and Depression states, but improved the explosive power of lower limbs and maintained the physiological state expected for competition.

Resumo Fundamentos: Estudos mostram que a administração crônica de chá verde reduz a pressão arterial (PA) de repouso, enquanto que uma única sessão de exercício também promove redução da PA. Objetivo: Investigar se uma única dose de chá verde antes da sessão de exercício melhora a hipotensão pós-exercício (HPE). Métodos: Estudo randomizado, placebo-controlado, duplo cego. Quinze pacientes hipertensos (53 ± 3,3 anos) participaram de duas sessões: chá verde + exercício (CVE) e placebo + exercício (PLE). Trinta minutos após ingestão de 2 g de chá verde ou placebo, os pacientes realizaram 60 minutos de caminhada na esteira a 60-85% da frequência cardíaca máxima. A PA foi medida em repouso e a cada 10 minutos após o exercício por 60 minutos. As amostras de sangue foram colhidas antes da ingestão do chá verde ou placebo e imediatamente após o exercício para determinar as concentrações de malondialdeído (MDA) e nitrito (NO). Resultados: No dia PLE, a HPE foi detectada em todos os tempos pós-exercício (redução na PA de 6,5 a 11,8 mmHg), enquanto que no dia CVE, HPE ocorreu somente aos 20 e 40 minutos pós-exercício, respectivamente. A redução na pressão sanguínea foi significativamente maior no PLE aos 10, 20 e 30 minutos pós-exercício em comparação a CVE. Além disso, CVE causou uma resposta diastólica hipertensiva, enquanto no dia PLE, a HPE diastólica foi observada somente aos 20 minutos pós-exercício. Não foram observadas mudanças nas concentrações de MDA ou NO em resposta ao exercício. Conclusão: A suplementação com chá verde anterior a uma sessão de exercício aeróbico atenuou a HPE sistólica e induziu uma resposta hipertensiva ao exercício aeróbico em pacientes hipertensos.

Abstract Background: Studies have shown that chronic administration of green tea decreases blood pressure (BP) at rest, while a single exercise session also promotes reduction of BP. Objective: To investigate whether if a single dose of green tea prior to aerobic exercise session improves post-exercise hypotension (PEH). Methods: Randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study. Fifteen hypertensive patients (53 ± 3.3 years) participated in two study sessions: green tea+exercise (GTE) and placebo+exercise (PLE). Thirty minutes after ingesting 2 g of green tea or placebo, they performed 60 minutes of treadmill walking at 60 to 85% of maximum heart rate. BP was measured at rest and at every 10 minutes after exercise for 60 minutes. Blood samples were taken before ingestion of green tea or placebo and immediately after exercise to determine malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitrite (NO) concentrations. Results: On PLE day, systolic PEH was detected at all post-exercise time points (BP reduction by 6.5-11.8 mmHg), whereas on GTE day, PEH was found only at 20 and 40 minutes post-exercise (BP reduction by 5.9 and 5.8 mmHg, respectively). BP reduction was significantly higher in PLE at 10, 20 and 30 minutes post-exercise compared with GTE. In addition, GTE resulted in hypertensive diastolic response, while on PLE day, diastolic PEH was seen only at 20 minutes post-exercise. No changes in MDA or NO concentrations in response to exercise were observed. Conclusion: Green tea supplementation prior to an aerobic exercise session attenuated systolic PEH and induced diastolic hypertensive response to aerobic exercise in hypertensive patients.