ABSTRACT: The Amazonian manatee (Trichechusinunguis) is an aquatic mammal threatened with extinction. However, few studies have investigated the pathogens in this species, which may affect both animal and human health. This study aimed to evaluate the frequency, distribution, and patterns of antimicrobial susceptibility of Staphylococcus spp. and Escherichiacoli colonizing the nasal and rectal cavities of Amazonian manatees kept in captivity at the National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA) in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. Rectal and nasal swabs from 44 manatees of different ages were used in this study. The genus Staphylococcus was isolated from the nasal swabs of 32 (72.7%) animals, with two individuals harboring more than one species of Staphylococcus. S. sciuri was the most commonly isolated species. Resistance to penicillin was observed in 13 (40.6%) isolates, more frequent than the other antimicrobials tested (P = 0.01). E. coli was isolated from the rectal swabs of all animals, with phylogroup B1 being the most frequent among the strains obtained (P = 0.0008). Four isolates (6.8%) were positive for virulence factors, three of which were classified as enterotoxigenicE. coli (ETEC) and one as enteropathogenicE. coli (EPEC). To our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate Staphylococcus spp. and E. coli in Amazonian manatee samples. This study revealed nasal colonization by Staphylococcus spp., mainly S. sciuri, and diarrheagenicE. coli isolates, including antimicrobial-resistant strains. ABSTRACT Trichechusinunguis (Trichechusinunguis extinction However health frequency distribution spp INPA (INPA Amazonas Brazil 4 3 72.7% 727 72 7 (72.7% animals S 1 40.6% 406 40 6 (40.6% P 0.01. 001 0.01 . 0 01 0.01) E B 0.0008. 00008 0.0008 0008 0.0008) 6.8% 68 8 (6.8% factors enterotoxigenicE ETEC (ETEC enteropathogenicE EPEC. EPEC (EPEC) knowledge samples diarrheagenicE antimicrobialresistant resistant 72.7 (72.7 40.6 (40.6 00 0.0 0000 0.000 000 6.8 (6.8 (EPEC 72. (72. 40. (40. 0. 0.00 6. (6. (72 (40 (6 (7 (4 (

RESUMO: O peixe-boi amazônico (Trichechus inunguis) é um mamífero aquático ameaçado de extinção. Apesar disso, poucos estudos investigaram patógenos nessa espécie que podem impactar a saúde animal e humana. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a frequência, distribuição e padrões de suscetibilidade antimicrobiana de Staphylococcus sp. e Escherichia coli pertencentes à microbiota nasal e retal de peixes-bois da Amazônia mantidos em cativeiro no Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA) (Amazonas, Brasil). Foram utilizados suabes retais e nasais de 44 peixes-boi de diferentes idades. O gênero Staphylococcus foi isolado do swab nasal de 32 (72,7%) animais, sendo que dois indivíduos apresentaram mais de uma espécie de Staphylococcus. S. sciuri foi a espécie mais comumente isolada. A resistência à penicilina foi observada em 13 (40,6%) isolados, sendo mais frequente do que os outros antimicrobianos testados (P = 0,01). Escherichia coli foi isolada dos suabes retais de todos os animais, sendo o filogrupo B1 o mais frequente entre as cepas obtidas (P = 0,0008). Quatro isolados (6,8%) foram positivos para fatores de virulência, três dos quais foram classificados como E. coli enterotoxigênica (ETEC) e um isolado como E. coli enteropatogênica (EPEC). Este é o primeiro estudo a avaliar Staphylococcus spp. e E. coli de amostras de peixe-boi da Amazônia. O estudo revelou colonização nasal por Staphylococcus sp., principalmente S. sciuri, e por isolados diarreiogênicos de E. coli, incluindo cepas resistentes a antimicrobianos. RESUMO peixeboi peixe boi Trichechus inunguis extinção disso humana frequência sp peixesbois peixes bois INPA (INPA Amazonas, Amazonas (Amazonas Brasil. Brasil . Brasil) 4 peixesboi idades 3 72,7% 727 72 7 (72,7% animais S 1 40,6% 406 40 6 (40,6% P 0,01. 001 0,01 0 01 0,01) B 0,0008. 00008 0,0008 0008 0,0008) 6,8% 68 8 (6,8% virulência E ETEC (ETEC EPEC. EPEC (EPEC) spp 72,7 (72,7 40,6 (40,6 00 0,0 0000 0,000 000 6,8 (6,8 (EPEC 72, (72, 40, (40, 0, 0,00 6, (6, (72 (40 (6 (7 (4 (

Abstract Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of linezolid and vancomycin for the treatment of nosocomial infections in children under 12 years old. Data sources: This is a systematic review in which five randomized clinical trials about the effectiveness of linezolid and vancomycin, involving a total of 429 children with nosocomial infections, were evaluated. They were searched in scientific databases: PubMed, Bvs, and SciELO. Summary of findings: The main nosocomial infections that affected children were bacteremia, skin, and soft tissue infections followed by nosocomial pneumonia. Most infections were caused by Gram-positive bacteria, which all studies showed infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, with methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci strains being isolated. Both linezolid and vancomycin showed high therapeutic efficacy against different types of nosocomial infections, ranging from 84.4% to 94% for linezolid and 76.9% to 90% for vancomycin. Patients receiving linezolid had lower rates of rash and red man syndrome compared to those receiving vancomycin. However, despite the adverse reactions, antimicrobials can be safely administered to children to treat nosocomial infections caused by resistant Gram-positive bacteria. Conclusion: Both linezolid and vancomycin showed good efficacy in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by resistant Gram-positive bacteria in hospitalized children. However, linezolid stands out regarding its pharmacological safety. Importantly, to strengthen this conclusion, further clinical trials are needed to provide additional evidence. Objective 1 old sources 42 evaluated databases PubMed Bvs SciELO findings bacteremia skin pneumonia Grampositive Gram positive methicillinresistant methicillin S MRSA (MRSA coagulasenegative coagulase negative isolated 844 84 4 84.4 94 769 76 9 76.9 90 However reactions Conclusion safety Importantly conclusion evidence 8 84. 7 76.

ABSTRACT The canonical correlation is used to correlate groups of distinct variables. The objective of this study was to use canonical correlation analysis to evaluate the interaction between water quality attributes clogging-causing and the hydraulic performance of non-pressure compensating drippers operating with dilutions of aquaculture effluent in well water. The experiment was in a completely randomized design in a split-split-plot scheme with three replicates, with five dilutions in the plots (Dilution 1: 100% aquaculture effluent; Dilution 2: 75% aquaculture effluent + 25% well water; Dilution 3: 50% aquaculture effluent + 50% well water; Dilution 4: 25% aquaculture effluent + 75% well water; and Dilution 5: 100% well water), three emitters in the sub-plots (ST (1.6 L h-1), SL (1.6 L h-1) and NJ (1.7 L h-1)), and three operating times in the sub-subplots (0, 80 and 160 hours, in which 0 hours operating time means the start of evaluations). The statistical analyses performed were correlation matrix and canonical analysis. The canonical correlation analysis indicated that when the concentrations of attributes increase, the hydraulic performance of the drippers decreases. The interaction of this group of attributes indicates that the clogging of drippers operating with the five dilutions of aquaculture effluent in well water occurs by the combined action of physical, chemical, and biological agents. The ST dripper was the least sensitive to the group of quality attributes of the dilutions, whereas the most sensitive was the SL dripper. variables cloggingcausing causing nonpressure non pressure splitsplitplot split plot replicates 1 100 2 75 25 3 50 4 5 water, , water) subplots sub 1.6 16 6 (1. h1, h1 h h-1 1.7 17 7 h-1)) subsubplots 0, (0 8 evaluations. evaluations . evaluations) increase decreases physical chemical agents 10 1. (1 h- (

RESUMO A correlação canônica é usada para correlacionar grupos de variáveis distintas. O objetivo deste estudo foi utilizar análise de correlação canônica para avaliar a interação entre atributos de qualidade da água causadores de entupimento e o desempenho hidráulico de gotejadores não autocompensantes operando com diluições de efluente de aquicultura em água de poço. O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema de parcelas subsubdivididas, com três repetições, com cinco diluições nas parcelas (Diluição 1: 100% de efluente de aquicultura; Diluição 2: 75% de efluente de aquicultura + 25% de água de poço; Diluição 3 : 50% efluente de aquicultura + 50% água de poço; Diluição 4: 25% efluente de aquicultura + 75% água de poço; e Diluição 5: 100% água de poço), três emissores nas subparcelas (ST (1,6 L h-1) , SL (1,6 L h-1) e NJ (1,7 L h-1)), e três tempos de operação nas subsubparcelas (início do experimento, 80 e 160 horas, em que 0 horas de operação significa o início das avaliações). As análises estatísticas realizadas foram matriz de correlação e análise canônica. A análise de correlação canônica indicou que quando as concentrações dos atributos aumentam, o desempenho hidráulico dos gotejadores diminui. A interação desse grupo de atributos indica que o entupimento dos gotejadores que operam com as cinco diluições de efluente de aquicultura em água de poço ocorre pela ação combinada de agentes físicos, químicos e biológicos. O gotejador ST foi o menos sensível ao grupo de atributos de qualidade das diluições, enquanto o mais sensível foi o gotejador SL. distintas casualizado subsubdivididas repetições 1 100 2 75 25 50 4 5 poço, poço) 1,6 16 6 (1, h1 h h-1 1,7 17 7 h1, h-1)) 8 avaliações. avaliações . avaliações) aumentam diminui físicos biológicos 10 1, (1 h- (

ABSTRACT Soil salinization negatively affects the growth and yield of economically valuable crops such as soybeans. New technologies are being developed to minimize the damage caused by saline stress and improve crop performance. Therefore, the use of biostimulants in agriculture may offer an alternative method to mitigate the deleterious effects of salinity. Extracts of the seaweed, Ascophyllum nodosum and humic substances (fulvic acids) are commonly used. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the action of a biostimulant composed of A. nodosum seaweed extract and fulvic acid applied at different phenological stages on the biometric, biochemical, and physiological parameters of soybeans (Glycine max) subjected to irrigation with saline water. The experimental design used was completely randomized in a 3 × 2 + 2 factorial scheme, referring to three applications of the biostimulant at different soybean phenological stages: V3, V3R1, and V3R1R4, two levels of electrical conductivity of irrigation water (ECw): 0.5 (S0) and 5.0 dS m-1 (S1), two additional controls, one with a positive control (PC) and the other with a negative control (NC). The experiment had five replicates with one plant per plot. The results of this study suggest that the application of the biostimulant can mitigate the harmful effects of salt stress in soybeans. The results obtained with V3R1 application in the parameters stem diameter, leaf area, shoot dry mass, electrolyte leakage, and chlorophyll b represent greater efficiency in mitigating the harmful effects of salinity in soybean cultivation. performance Therefore acids A biometric biochemical Glycine max scheme V3 V VR R V3R1R4 VRR ECw (ECw) 05 0 5 0. S0 S (S0 50 5. m1 m 1 m- S1, S1 , (S1) controls PC (PC NC. NC . (NC) plot V3R diameter area mass leakage cultivation V3R1R (ECw (S (S1 (NC

RESUMO Processo de salinização do solo afeta negativamente o crescimento e o rendimento de culturas economicamente valiosas, como a soja. Com o objetivo de minimizar os danos causados pelo estresse salino e melhorar o desempenho das culturas, novas tecnologias estão sendo desenvolvidas. Neste contexto, o uso de bioestimulantes na agricultura pode oferecer uma alternativa para mitigar os efeitos deletérios da salinidade. O extrato da alga Ascophyllum nodosum e substâncias húmicas (ácidos fúlvicos) são comumente empregados. Portanto, o estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a ação de um bioestimulante composto pelo extrato da alga marinha A. nodosum e ácidos fúlvicos aplicados em diferentes estádios fenológicos sobre parâmetros biométricos, bioquímicos e fisiológicos da soja (Glycine max) submetida à irrigação com água salina. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado em esquema fatorial 3 x 2 + 2, referente a três aplicações do bioestimulante em diferentes estádios fenológicos da soja: V3, V3R1 e V3R1R4, dois níveis de condutividade elétrica da água de irrigação (CEa): 0,5 (S0) e 5,0 dS m-1 (S1), dois controles adicionais, um com controle positivo (PC) e outro com controle negativo (NC). O experimento contou com cinco repetições e uma planta por parcela. Os resultados deste estudo sugerem que a aplicação do bioestimulante pode ser uma alternativa na mitigação dos efeitos nocivos do estresse salino em soja. Os resultados foram obtidos com a aplicação V3R1 nos parâmetros diâmetro do caule, área foliar, massa seca da parte aérea, extravasamento de eletrólitos e clorofila b representam maior eficiência na mitigação dos efeitos nocivos da salinidade no cultivo da soja. valiosas desenvolvidas contexto empregados Portanto A biométricos Glycine max salina V3 V VR R V3R V3R1R4 VRR CEa (CEa) 05 0 5 0, S0 S (S0 50 5, m1 m 1 m- S1, S1 , (S1) adicionais PC (PC NC. NC . (NC) parcela caule foliar aérea V3R1R (CEa (S (S1 (NC

ABSTRACT Several technologies have been implemented to improve plant performance in irrigated crops, and one of them is the use of nanobiostimulants. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to explore the effects of applying different concentrations of a carbon-based biostimulant on the morphophysiology of cowpea plants subjected to varying electrical conductivities of irrigation water. The experiment was performed in a completely randomized design, in a 2 × 6 factorial scheme, with two electrical conductivities of irrigation water (ECw: 0.35 and 4.0 dS m-1) and six concentrations of nanobiostimulant applied through the leaves (0, 80, 160, 240, 320, and 400 mg L-1), with four replications. Growth and gas exchange variables were evaluated 31 days after sowing (V9 stage). Concentrations between 240 and 320 mg L-1 of carbon-based nanobiostimulant promoted greater increases in growth and physiological variables, but they caused decreases in non-photochemical quenching. Water electrical conductivity of 4.0 dS m-1 reduced the number of leaves (17.1%), stem diameter (10.0%), SPAD index (10.3%), net photosynthesis (10.9%), stomatal conductance (46.4%), transpiration (34.5%), instantaneous carboxylation efficiency (22.4%), and photochemical quenching (4.5%); in contrast, it increased the ratio between internal and ambient CO2 concentration (18.0%), leaf temperature (2.9%), water use efficiency (32.5%), and non-photochemical quenching (12.4%). Concentrations of 240 to 320 mg L-1 of the nanobiostimulant enhance the development and gas exchange of cowpea plants under non-stress conditions, whereas the concentration of 240 mg L-1 promotes the maximum increase in plant height under salinity. crops nanobiostimulants Therefore carbonbased carbon based design scheme ECw (ECw 035 0 35 0.3 40 4 4. m1 m 1 0, (0 80 160 L1, L1 L , L-1) replications 3 V9 V (V stage. stage . stage) 24 32 L- nonphotochemical non m- 17.1%, 171 17.1% 17 (17.1%) 10.0%, 100 10.0% 10 (10.0%) 10.3%, 103 10.3% (10.3%) 10.9%, 109 10.9% 9 (10.9%) 46.4%, 464 46.4% 46 (46.4%) 34.5%, 345 34.5% 34 5 (34.5%) 22.4%, 224 22.4% 22 (22.4%) 4.5% 45 (4.5%) contrast CO 18.0%, 180 18.0% 18 (18.0%) 2.9%, 29 2.9% (2.9%) 32.5%, 325 32.5% (32.5%) 12.4%. 124 12.4% 12 (12.4%) nonstress stress conditions salinity 03 0. ( 8 16 17.1 (17.1% 10.0 (10.0% 10.3 (10.3% 10.9 (10.9% 46.4 (46.4% 34.5 (34.5% 22.4 (22.4% 4.5 (4.5% 18.0 (18.0% 2.9 (2.9% 32.5 (32.5% 12.4 (12.4% 17. (17.1 10. (10.0 (10.3 (10.9 46. (46.4 34. (34.5 22. (22.4 (4.5 18. (18.0 2. (2.9 32. (32.5 12. (12.4 (17. (10. (46. (34. (22. (4. (18. (2. (32. (12. (17 (10 (46 (34 (22 (4 (18 (2 (32 (12 (1 (3

RESUMO Diversas tecnologias vêm sendo implementadas para melhorar o desempenho das plantas em cultivos irrigados e uma delas é o uso de nanobioestimulantes. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi investigar os efeitos da aplicação de diferentes concentrações de bioestimulante à base de carbono na morfofisiologia de plantas de feijão-caupi submetidas a diferentes condutividades elétricas da água de irrigação. O experimento foi realizado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em arranjo fatorial 2 × 6, com duas condutividades elétricas da água de irrigação (CEa: 0,35 e 4,0 dS m-1) e seis concentrações do nanobioestimulante aplicadas via foliar (0, 80, 160, 240, 320 e 400 mg L-1), com quatro repetições. Variáveis de crescimento e de trocas gasosas foram avaliadas 31 dias após a semeadura (estádio V9). Concentrações entre 240 e 320 mg L-1 do nanobioestimulante de carbono proporcionaram maiores incrementos no crescimento e nas variáveis fisiológicas, no entanto, causaram decréscimos no quenching não-fotoquímico. A condutividade elétrica da água de 4,0 dS m-1 reduziu número de folhas (17,1%), diâmetro do caule (10,0%), índice SPAD (10,3%), fotossíntese líquida (10,9%), condutância estomática (46,4%), transpiração (34,5%), eficiência instantânea de carboxilação (22,4%), quenching fotoquímico (4,5%); em contraste, aumentou razão entre concentração interna e ambiente de CO2 (18,0%), temperatura foliar (2,9%), eficiência do uso da água (32,5%) e quenching não-fotoquímico (12,4%). As concentrações de 240 a 320 mg L-1 do nanobioestimulante potencializam o desenvolvimento e as trocas gasosas do feijão-caupi em condições sem estresse, enquanto que a concentração de 240 mg L-1 promove aumento máximo de altura de plantas sob salinidade. nanobioestimulantes Assim feijãocaupi feijão caupi casualizado 6 CEa (CEa 035 0 35 0,3 40 4 4, m1 m 1 0, (0 80 160 32 L1, L1 L , L-1) repetições 3 estádio V9. V9 V . V9) 24 L- fisiológicas entanto nãofotoquímico. nãofotoquímico não fotoquímico. m- 17,1%, 171 17,1% 17 (17,1%) 10,0%, 100 10,0% 10 (10,0%) 10,3%, 103 10,3% (10,3%) 10,9%, 109 10,9% 9 (10,9%) 46,4%, 464 46,4% 46 (46,4%) 34,5%, 345 34,5% 34 5 (34,5%) 22,4%, 224 22,4% 22 (22,4%) 4,5% 45 (4,5%) contraste CO 18,0%, 180 18,0% 18 (18,0%) 2,9%, 29 2,9% (2,9%) 32,5% 325 (32,5% 12,4%. 124 12,4% 12 (12,4%) estresse salinidade 03 ( 8 16 17,1 (17,1% 10,0 (10,0% 10,3 (10,3% 10,9 (10,9% 46,4 (46,4% 34,5 (34,5% 22,4 (22,4% 4,5 (4,5% 18,0 (18,0% 2,9 (2,9% 32,5 (32,5 12,4 (12,4% 17, (17,1 10, (10,0 (10,3 (10,9 46, (46,4 34, (34,5 22, (22,4 (4,5 18, (18,0 2, (2,9 32, (32, 12, (12,4 (17, (10, (46, (34, (22, (4, (18, (2, (32 (12, (17 (10 (46 (34 (22 (4 (18 (2 (3 (12 (1

ABSTRACT Phosphorus (P) is a primordial mineral nutrient for plants, as it is directly linked to physiological and biochemical processes essential for plant maintenance, and can influence the production and final quality of the product. Furthermore, P favors good root development, which can benefit sweet potato crop. Thus, the objective of the work is to assess the influence of increasing doses of P on the production and physical quality of sweet potatoes in two growing seasons in a semi-arid environment. The experiments were carried out from April to August 2021 (season 1) and from December 2021 to April 2022 (season 2) at the Rafael Fernandes Experimental Farm - UFERSA, Mossoró, RN, BR. The design was randomized blocks, with four replications. The treatments consisted of five doses of P (0; 60; 120; 180 and 240 kg ha-1 of P2O5) via fertigation and tested on the sweet potato cultivar Paraná. After harvesting the roots, the number and yield of roots (commercial, non-commercial and total), the average mass and the percentage of commercial roots were evaluated. Commercial roots were evaluated for firmness, elasticity and cooking time. The P doses influenced the production characteristics, mainly at the dose of 60 kg ha-1 of P2O5, which promoted increases in the yield of commercial roots. The doses of P promoted the reduction of firmness for both growing seasons. A dose of 180 kg ha-1 of P2O5 led to the shortest cooking time for the second growing season. (P plants maintenance product Furthermore development crop Thus semiarid semi arid environment 202 season 1 2 UFERSA Mossoró RN BR blocks replications 0 (0 120 18 24 ha1 ha ha- PO O Paraná commercial, (commercial noncommercial non total, total , total) characteristics 6 P2O 20 ( 12

RESUMO O fósforo (P) é um nutriente mineral primordial para as plantas, pois está diretamente ligado a processos fisiológicos e bioquímicos essenciais para a manutenção das plantas, podendo influenciar na produção e na qualidade final do produto. Além disso, o P favorece o bom desenvolvimento radicular, o que pode beneficiar a cultura da batata-doce. Assim, o objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a influência de doses crescentes de P na produção e qualidade física da batata-doce em duas épocas de cultivo em ambiente semiárido. Os experimentos foram realizados de abril a agosto de 2021 (época 1) e de dezembro de 2021 a abril de 2022 (época 2) na Fazenda Experimental Rafael Fernandes - UFERSA, Mossoró, RN, BR. O delineamento utilizado foi em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram de cinco doses de P (0; 60; 120; 180 e 240 kg ha-1 de P2O5) via fertirrigação e testados em batata -doce cultivar Paraná. Após a colheita das raízes, foram avaliados o número e a produtividade de raízes (comerciais, não comerciais e totais), a massa média e a porcentagem de raízes comerciais. Raízes comerciais foram avaliadas quanto à firmeza, elasticidade e tempo de cozimento. As doses de P influenciaram as características de produção, principalmente na dose de 60 kg ha-1 de P2O5, o que promoveu aumentos na produtividade de raízes comerciais. As doses de P promoveram a redução da firmeza nas duas épocas de cultivo. A dose de 180 kg ha-1 de P2O5 proporcionou menor tempo de cozimento para a segunda época de cultivo. (P plantas produto disso radicular batatadoce. batatadoce doce. doce Assim semiárido 202 1 2 UFERSA Mossoró RN BR casualizados repetições 0 (0 120 18 24 ha1 ha ha- PO Paraná comerciais, (comerciais totais, totais , totais) 6 P2O 20 ( 12

Cancer is one of the major causes of death worldwide, and breast cancer is the most prevalent and deadly type among women. Despite the side effects and the phenomena of chemoresistance associated with the drugs involved, chemotherapy remains the main therapeutic strategy to combat and control breast cancer. Therefore, several new classes of compounds against breast cancer have been explored, in an effort to identify new drug candidates with alternative mechanisms of action. The principal results of such exploration, focusing on caged xanthones, thiosemicarbazones and photosensitizers, are presented in this review, along with the main aspects of the drug discovery process against breast cancer. More specifically, the design, structure-activity relationship investigations and anti-breast cancer properties of these three classes are described and discussed in this work. worldwide women involved Therefore explored action exploration xanthones photosensitizers review specifically design structureactivity structure activity antibreast anti work

ABSTRACT Al-Cu-Li alloys present interesting advantages over conventional Al-Cu-Mg alloys used in the aerospace industry, due to their excellent properties, such as high fatigue resistance and low density. The mechanical properties of these alloys depend on their microstructure. In this work, the electrochemical activity associated with the microstructure and corrosion behavior of the AA2198-T8, Al-Cu-Li alloy, was investigated through electrochemical and immersion tests, in chloride ions (Cl–) containing solutions. Results obtained showed that the electrochemical behavior and susceptibility to corrosion of this alloy are strongly influenced by the T1(Al2CuLi) phase density which is mainly responsible for its hardening. It was also observed that this phase is electrochemically more active than the aluminum matrix and when exposed to corrosive environments, it results in severe localized corrosion (SLC), due to crystallographic attack. In these regions, intense acidification was observed, within the pits, resulting in hydrogen gas evolution, which was confirmed by gel visualization tests. The results obtained through global electrochemical techniques and scanning vibrating electrode technique (SVET) confirmed the observations from the immersion and gel visualization tests, where increased values of anodic current densities were related to the SLC regions. AlCuLi Al Cu Li AlCuMg Mg industry work AA2198T8, AA2198T8 AAT AA2198 T8, T8 AA T AA2198-T8 tests Cl– Cl (Cl– solutions T1Al2CuLi TAlCuLi T1 Al2CuLi CuLi T1(Al2CuLi hardening environments SLC, , (SLC) attack regions pits evolution SVET (SVET AA2198T AA219 AA2198-T (Cl (SLC AA21 AA2

RESUMO Ligas Al-Cu-Li têm apresentado vantagens em relação às ligas Al-Cu-Mg convencionais usadas na indústria aeroespacial devido as suas propriedades, como alta resistência à fadiga e baixa densidade. As propriedades mecânicas destas ligas dependem de sua microestrutura. Neste trabalho, a atividade eletroquímica associada a microestrutura e comportamento à corrosão da liga Al-Cu-Li 2198-T8 foi investigada por testes eletroquímicos e ensaios de imersão em soluções contendo íons cloreto (Cl–). Os resultados obtidos mostraram que o comportamento eletroquímico e a susceptibilidade a corrosão desta liga são fortemente influenciados pela fase T1(Al2CuLi), a qual é a principal responsável pelo endurecimento da mesma. Foi observado ainda que esta fase é eletroquimicamente mais ativa do que a matriz de alumínio e, que quando exposta ao meio corrosivo, resulta em corrosão localizada severa (CLS), devido ao ataque cristalográfico. Nestas regiões foi observada intensa acidificação, principalmente dentro dos pites, resultando na evolução de gás hidrogênio, o que foi confirmado pelos ensaios de visualização em gel. Os resultados obtidos por técnicas eletroquímicas globais e técnica de varredura do eletrodo vibratório (SVET) confirmaram as observações dos ensaios de imersão e de visualização em gel. AlCuLi Al Cu Li AlCuMg Mg densidade trabalho 2198T8 T 2198 T8 2198-T Cl–. Cl Cl– . (Cl–) T1Al2CuLi, T1Al2CuLi TAlCuLi T1 Al2CuLi , CuLi T1(Al2CuLi) mesma corrosivo CLS, CLS (CLS) cristalográfico acidificação pites hidrogênio gel SVET (SVET 2198T 219 (Cl– T1(Al2CuLi (CLS 21 (Cl 2

A metallic surface can exhibit low wettability through the formation of a rough structure with micro/nanometric dimensions combined with a surface energy-reducing agent. When the contact and sliding angles are ≥ 150° and ≤ 10°, respectively, the surface is classified as superhydrophobic (SHS). The study aimed to electrodeposit a microstructure with micronanometric roughness of nickel, stearic acid (Al/Ni-SA), and nickel, stearic acid with multi-layered carbon nanotubes (Al/Ni-SA-MWCNT) on aeronautical aluminum 7050. The obtained contact angles were close to 160°, and sliding angles were less than 1°, characterizing the superhydrophobic and self-cleaning nature. Freezing tests were conducted, and the deposit with MWCNT showed longer freezing times at -22°C. The Al/Ni-SA-MWCNT condition also exhibited the best corrosion resistance with corrosion current superior by two orders of magnitude compared to the Al/Ni-Sa condition. The coatings demonstrated impressive performance, achieving corrosion inhibition efficiencies close to 100%. micro nanometric energyreducing energy reducing agent 150 10 10° respectively SHS. SHS . (SHS) nickel Al/NiSA, AlNiSA Al/Ni SA , Al Ni (Al/Ni-SA) multilayered multi layered Al/NiSAMWCNT AlNiSAMWCNT (Al/Ni-SA-MWCNT 7050 160 160° 1 1° selfcleaning self cleaning nature conducted 22°C. 22C C 22 -22°C Al/NiSa AlNiSa Sa performance 100 100% 15 (SHS NiSA Al/NiSA AlNi (Al/Ni-SA NiSAMWCNT 705 16 22°C 2 NiSa 70 7

Abstract Between 2017 and 2021, the Brazilian Unified Health System (BUHS) administered a total of 527,903,302 doses of immunizations. Each immunization results in the presence of a residual volume (RV) due to syringe dead space (DS). The International Organization for Standardization 7886-1 allows a DS of up to 0.07mL in sterile single-use hypodermic syringes with volumes less than 5mL. This study aims to quantify the DS of immunization devices used in Brazil, study the best combinations of needles and syringes to minimize RV, estimate the number of wasted doses from 2017 to 2021, and evaluate the impact on the BUHS. Pneumococcal 10 vaccine with a 25x6mm needle and a regular 1mL syringe exhibited a significantly higher average RV (0.0826mL) and waste rate (14.42%). It was observed that for some intramuscular vaccines, there is less waste when using a 20x5.5mm needle compared to a 25x6mm needle. The use of syringes with plunger stoppers that penetrate the syringe barrel, denoted as low dead space syringes, results in less RV and an estimated difference in the waste rate of approximately 10% compared to the regular syringe. The estimated number of wasted doses from 2017 to 2021 by BUHS is approximately 32 million doses. 201 (BUHS 527903302 527 903 302 527,903,30 immunizations (RV DS. . (DS) 78861 7886 1 7886- 007mL mL 0 07mL singleuse single 5mL Brazil xmm x mm 0.0826mL 00826mL 0826mL (0.0826mL 14.42%. 1442 14.42% 14 42 (14.42%) vaccines 20x55mm 20x5 5mm barrel 202 3 20 52790330 52 90 30 527,903,3 (DS 788 144 14.42 4 (14.42% 20x 2 5279033 5 9 527,903, 78 14.4 (14.42 527903 527,903 7 14. (14.4 52790 527,90 (14. 5279 527,9 (14 527, (1 (

Resumo A Serra do Ibitipoca ocorre no sudeste do estado de Minas Gerais, sudeste do Brasil, e inclui um mosaico de diferentes tipos de vegetação, como parte do domínio da Mata Atlântica. Tal heterogeneidade é resultado da ocorrência de diversos ecótonos na região, considerados áreas de amortecimento essenciais para manutenção da biodiversidade e estrutura de ecossistemas adjacentes. Dada a importância destes ambientes para conservação da biodiversidade, inventários florísticos são importantes para catalogar a riqueza de plantas em áreas naturais, onde espécies e paisagens têm sido destruídas, especialmente nas últimas décadas. Para contribuir com o aumento do conhecimento sobre a Flora vascular na Serra do Ibitipoca, um inventário florístico foi conduzido em áreas privadas adjacentes ao Parque Estadual do Ibitipoca. As descobertas mais relevantes do presente estudo incluem: caracterização dos diferentes tipos de vegetação, 17 novos registros para a Flora de Minas Gerais, coleta de 288 espécies nunca registradas para o parque (80% de dissimilaridade – especialmente devido à ocorrência e tamanho de diferentes fitofisionomias entre as áreas) e presença de 31 espécies ameaçadas. Além disso, discussões sobre esforços para conservação e políticas públicas são apresentadas. Gerais Brasil vegetação Atlântica região naturais destruídas décadas incluem 1 28 80% 80 (80 3 ameaçadas disso apresentadas 2 8 (8 (

Abstract The Ibitipoca Mountains occur in southeastern Minas Gerais state, Southeast Brazil, and includes a mosaic of different vegetation types, as part of the Atlantic Forest domain. Such heterogeneity results in the occurrence of several ecotones in the region, considered essential buffer zones for maintaining biodiversity and structure among adjacent ecosystems. Given the importance of these environments for biodiversity conservation, floristic surveys are important to catalogue plant richness in natural areas, where species and landscapes have been destroyed, especially over the last decades. To contribute to increase the knowledge on the vascular Flora in the Ibitipoca Mountains, a floristic inventory was undertaken in private properties located in the boundaries of “Parque Estadual do Ibitipoca” (Ibitipoca State Park). Relevant findings of the present study include: characterization of the different vegetation types, 17 new records for the Flora of Minas Gerais, collection of 288 species never recorded in the state park (80% dissimilarity – especially due to the occurrence and size of different phytophysiognomies between these areas) and presence of 31 threatened species. In addition, discussions about conservation efforts and public policies are presented. Brazil types domain region ecosystems areas destroyed decades Parque Park. Park . Park) include 1 28 80% 80 (80 3 addition presented 2 8 (8 (

ABSTRACT Water scarcity and the search for alternative water reuse are challenges faced in the Brazilian semi-arid region. The objective of this study was to predict the risk of clogging of drippers based on water quality attributes and to analyze the effects of industrial residual water and supply water on their hydraulic performance. Two experimental benches were set up in a completely randomized design, in split-split plots, with three replicates. Plots contained the types of water (supply water and reverse osmosis reject), subplots contained the types of non-pressure-compensating drippers (NST - 1.6 L h-1, NSL - 1.6 L h-1 and NDT - 1.7 L h-1) and sub-subplots contained the evaluation times of the distribution uniformity coefficient and relative flow rate (0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140 and 160 hours). At times 0, 80 and 160 hours, the attributes pH, electrical conductivity, total suspended solids, total dissolved solids, calcium, magnesium, iron and manganese were characterized in both types of water. The data were subjected to descriptive analysis, ANOVA and Tukey test at 5% probability level. In residual water, the attributes that represented a risk of clogging for drippers were pH, electrical conductivity, magnesium and total dissolved solids, while in supply water only pH represented risk. The interaction between types of water and operating time significantly affected both hydraulic performance indicators, but there was no significant effect of the dripper type factor. semiarid semi arid region design splitsplit split plots replicates reject, reject , reject) nonpressurecompensating non pressure compensating NST 16 1 6 1. h1, h1 h 1, h- 17 7 subsubplots sub 0 (0 20 40 60 100 120 14 hours. hours . hours) 8 conductivity solids calcium analysis 5 level indicators factor ( 2 4 10 12

RESUMO A escassez hídrica e a busca por alternativas de reúso da água são desafios enfrentados no semiárido brasileiro. Objetivou-se, com este trabalho, predizer o risco de obstrução de gotejadores por atributos de qualidade da água e analisar os efeitos das águas residual de indústria e de abastecimento no desempenho hidráulico de gotejadores. Para isso, foram montadas duas bancadas experimentais, onde o delineamento utilizado foi o inteiramente casualizado em parcelas subsubdivididas com três repetições. Tendo nas parcelas os tipos de água (água de abastecimento e rejeito da osmose reversa), nas subparcelas os tipos de gotejadores não autocompensantes (NST - 1,6 L h-1, NSL - 1,6 L h-1 e NDT - 1,7 L h-1) e nas subsubparcelas os tempos de avaliação do coeficiente de uniformidade de distribuição e da vazão relativa (0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140 e 160 horas). Nos tempos 0, 80 e 160 horas efetuou-se a caracterização dos atributos pH, condutividade elétrica, sólidos suspensos totais, sólidos dissolvidos totais, cálcio, magnésio, ferro e manganês nos dois tipos de água. Os dados foram submetidos à análise descritiva, ANOVA e teste de Tukey à 5% de probabilidade. Na água residual os atributos que representaram risco de obstrução para gotejadores foram o pH, condutividade elétrica, magnésio e sólidos dissolvidos totais, enquanto na água de abastecimento somente o pH. A interação tipos de águas e tempo de operação afetou significativamente os dois indicadores de desempenho hidráulico, entretanto não houve efeito significativo do fator tipos de gotejadores. brasileiro Objetivouse, Objetivouse Objetivou se, se Objetivou-se trabalho isso experimentais repetições reversa, reversa , reversa) NST 16 1 6 1, h1, h1 h h- 17 7 0 (0 20 40 60 100 120 14 horas. . horas) 8 efetuouse efetuou pH elétrica totais cálcio descritiva 5 probabilidade ( 2 4 10 12

In this work, the support, cashew apple bagasse (CAB), was chemically modified with divinyl sulfone (DVS), and it was evaluated to immobilize Candida antarctica lipase A (CAL-A). The best activation conditions of CAB support were defined by an advanced experimental design using the Taguchi method, assessing five factors at four levels (concentration of DVS, ionic strength, pH, temperature, and time). The support and biocatalyst (CAB-DVS-CAL-A) were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), elemental analysis, thermogravimetry (TGA), scanning microscopy (SEM), fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) and electrophoresis. The optimal conditions to activate the support were DVS concentration of 1.4 mol L-1 (3 mL of DVS in 20 mL of reaction volume), a concentration of sodium bicarbonate buffer at 5 mmol L-1, pH 3.0 at 30 °C for 12 h. The immobilization on CAB-DVS promoted increased thermal stability at 70 °C and different pHs of CAL-A. Therefore, the selected conditions allowed for a catalyst with a catalytic activity of 6.8 U g-1 and more stable than the free enzyme (CAL-A). This demonstrates that pretreated and DVS-activated CAB is a promising support for enzyme immobilization. work CAB, , (CAB) (DVS) CALA. CALA CAL . (CAL-A) method strength temperature time. time time) CABDVSCALA (CAB-DVS-CAL-A FTIR, FTIR (FTIR) analysis TGA, TGA (TGA) SEM, SEM (SEM) XRF (XRF electrophoresis 14 1 4 1. L1 L L- 3 ( 2 volume, volume volume) L1, 1, 0 3. C h CABDVS 7 A. CAL-A Therefore 68 6 8 6. g1 g g- DVSactivated activated (CAB (DVS (CAL-A (FTIR (TGA (SEM

RESUMO A araruta (Maranta arundinaceae) é uma planta alimentícia não convencional (PANC) que apresenta propriedades nutricionais relevantes. No entanto, poucos estudos sobre a espécie quanto às suas formas de propagação e sua nutrição foram realizados. Paralelamente, o biofertilizante fornece nutrientes e estimula o desenvolvimento das espécies, pois promove melhorias nas propriedades do solo. Nesse contexto, o objetivo neste estudo foi avaliar o efeito de diferentes formas de propagação e doses de biofertilizante na nutrição da araruta. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados em esquema de parcelas subdivididas, avaliando três formas de propagação (rizoma inteiro, parte do rizoma e caule) e utilizando cinco doses de biofertilizante (0, 300, 600, 900 e 1200 mL por planta semana-1). Aos 268 dias após o plantio foi realizada a coleta das folhas para análise do teor de macro e micronutrientes foliares. Plantas propagadas por haste apresentam menor acúmulo de N, P, K, S e maior acúmulo de Na, em relação às demais formas de propagação. Os teores de N e K foram incrementados pela aplicação do biofertilizante, alcançando valores de 20,8 e 18,2 g kg-1 nas doses de 1200 e 955 mL por planta semana-1, respectivamente. O acúmulo dos micronutrientes foi influenciado pelas formas de propagação e pelas doses de biofertilizante, apresentando respostas positivas, especialmente para o Zn na dose máxima. A propagação por rizoma inteiro e as doses entre 600 e 1200 mL por planta semana-1 são as recomendadas para que se obtenha os melhores resultados nutricionais na araruta. Maranta arundinaceae PANC (PANC relevantes entanto realizados Paralelamente espécies solo contexto subdivididas caule 0, 0 (0 300 90 120 semana1. semana1 semana 1 . semana-1) 26 foliares P Na 208 20 8 20, 182 18 2 18, kg1 kg kg- 95 semana1, 1, respectivamente positivas máxima 60 semana- ( 30 9 12 6 3

ABSTRACT Arrowroot (Maranta arundinaceae) is a unconventional food plant (UFP) that has relevant nutritional properties. However, few studies on the species regarding its forms of propagation and its nutrition have been performed. In parallel, biofertilizer provides nutrients and stimulates the development of species, as it promotes improvements in soil properties. In this context, the objective in this study was to evaluate the effect of different forms of propagation and doses of biofertilizer on arrowroot nutrition. A randomized block experimental design in a split-plot scheme, evaluating three forms of propagation (whole rhizome, part of the rhizome and stem) and five doses of biofertilizer (0, 300, 600, 900 and 1200 mL per plant week-1) was used. At 268 days after planting, the leaves were collected for analysis of leaf macro and micronutrient contents. Plants propagated by stem have lower accumulation of N, P, K and S and higher accumulation of Na, compared to the other forms of propagation. N and K contents were increased by the application of biofertilizer, reaching values of 20.8 and 18.2 g kg-1 at doses of 1200 and 955 mL per plant week-1, respectively. Accumulation of micronutrients was influenced by the forms of propagation and doses of biofertilizer, showing positive responses, especially for Zn at the maximum dose. Propagation by whole rhizome and doses from 600 to 1200 mL per plant week-1 are recommended to obtain the best nutritional results in arrowroot. Maranta arundinaceae UFP (UFP properties However performed parallel context splitplot split plot scheme 0, 0 (0 300 90 120 week1 week 1 used 26 planting P Na 208 20 8 20. 182 18 2 18. kg1 kg kg- 95 week1, 1, respectively responses dose 60 week- ( 30 9 12 6 3

ABSTRACT Hepatic injuries in COVID-19 are not yet fully understood and indirect pathways (without viral replication in the liver) have been associated with the activation of vascular mechanisms of liver injury in humans infected with SARS-CoV-2. Golden Syrian hamsters are an effective model for experimental reproduction of moderate and self-limiting lung disease during SARS-CoV-2 infection. As observed in humans, this experimental model reproduces lesions of bronchointerstitial pneumonia and pulmonary vascular lesions, including endotheliitis (attachment of lymphoid cells to the luminal surface of endothelium). Extrapulmonary vascular lesions are well documented in COVID-19, but such extrapulmonary vascular lesions have not yet been described in the Golden Syrian hamster model of SARS-CoV-2 infection. The study aimed to evaluate microscopic liver lesions in Golden Syrian hamsters experimentally infected with SARS-CoV-2. In total, 38 conventional Golden Syrian hamsters, divided into infected group (n=24) and mock-infected group (n=14), were euthanized at 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 7-, 14-, and 15-days post infection with SARS-CoV-2. Liver fragments were evaluated by histopathology and immunohistochemical detection of SARS-CoV-2 Spike S2 antigens. The frequencies of portal vein endotheliitis, lobular activity, hepatocellular degeneration, and lobular vascular changes were higher among SARS-CoV-2-infected animals. Spike S2 antigen was not detected in liver. The main results indicate that SARS-CoV-2 infection exacerbated vascular and inflammatory lesions in the liver of hamsters with pre-existing hepatitis of unknown origin. A potential application of this animal model in studies of the pathogenesis and evolution of liver lesions associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection still needs further evaluation. COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 without SARSCoV2. SARSCoV2 SARSCoV SARS CoV 2. 2 selflimiting self limiting SARS-CoV- attachment endothelium. endothelium . endothelium) COVID19, 19, total 3 n=24 n24 n 24 (n=24 mockinfected mock n=14, n14 n=14 , 14 (n=14) 2, 2- 3, 3- 4, 4 4- 5, 5 5- 7, 7 7- 14, 14- 15days days 15 S antigens activity degeneration SARSCoV2infected SARSCoVinfected animals preexisting pre existing origin evaluation COVID1 1 COVID- SARS-CoV n=2 n2 (n=2 n1 n=1 (n=14 n= (n= (n=1 (n