Abstract Sisal (Agave sisalana) is a plant exploited in semi-arid regions of Brazil for fiber production, but the floral scape of sisal (peduncle) is collected and often burned, causing environmental problems, even through irregular disposal. To circumvent this scenario, the objective of this work was to produce reconstituted panels using the sisal arrow and castor-based polyurethane resin. The panels were obtained using 175 g of crushed sisal arrow core with dimensions smaller than 2 mm and adopting 10% castor-based polyurethane resin and The samples were pressed under tension of 2 MPa. The properties of reconstituted panel were evaluated through NBR 14810-1 (ABNT, 2013) and NBR 14810-2 (ABNT, 2018), the physical properties were investigated: moisture, density, thickness swelling and absorption; as well as mechanical properties: MOR, MOE, internal bond and parallel compression. The found results show that the panel is classified as low density (419.8 kg/m³), and with physical and mechanical properties similars to other panels of the same classification in the literature. For average values of MOR and MOE it was found 5.24 MPa and 147.49 MPa, respectively. For internal bonding it was found 0.14 MPa and for parallel compression properties it was found 1.14 MPa. Agave sisalana semiarid semi arid production peduncle (peduncle burned problems disposal scenario castorbased castor based 17 10 148101 14810 1 14810- ABNT, ABNT (ABNT 2013 148102 2018, 2018 , 2018) investigated moisture absorption 419.8 4198 419 8 (419. kg/m³, kgm³ kgm kg/m³ kg m³ m kg/m³) literature 524 5 24 5.2 14749 147 49 147.4 respectively 014 0 14 0.1 114 1.1 1481 201 419. 41 (419 kg/m 52 5. 1474 4 147. 01 0. 11 1. 148 20 (41 (4 (

Resumo O sisal (Agave sisalana) é uma planta explorada nas regiões semiáridas do Brasil para produção de fibras, mas o escapo floral do sisal (flecha) é coletado e frequentemente queimado causando problemas ambientais, até mesmo pelo descarte irregular. Para contornar este cenário, o objetivo deste trabalho foi produzir painéis reconstituídos usando a flecha do sisal e resina poliuretana à base de mamona. Os painéis foram obtidos empregando 175 g do miolo da flecha de sisal triturada com dimensões inferiores a 2 mm e adotando 10% de resina poliuretana à base de mamona e as amostras foram prensadas com tensão de 2 MPa. Avaliou-se no painel reconstituído, através da NBR 14810-1 (ABNT, 2013) e NBR 14810-2 (ABNT, 2018) as propriedades físicas: umidade, densidade, inchamento e absorção; bem como as propriedades mecânicas: MOR, MOE, força de ligação e compressão paralela. Os resultados encontrados mostram que o painel é classificado como de baixa densidade (419,8 kg/m³), e de propriedades físicas e mecânicas semelhantes a outros painéis de mesma classificação da literatura. Para MOR e MOE foram encontrados 5,24 MPa e 147,49 MPa de média, respectivamente. Já os ensaios de tração perpendicular e compressão paralela obtiveram resultados de 0,14 MPa e 1,14 MPa, respectivamente. Agave sisalana fibras (flecha ambientais irregular cenário 17 10 Avaliouse Avaliou se reconstituído 148101 14810 1 14810- ABNT, ABNT (ABNT 2013 148102 2018 umidade absorção 419,8 4198 419 8 (419, kg/m³, kgm³ kgm kg/m³ , kg m³ m kg/m³) literatura 524 5 24 5,2 14749 147 49 147,4 média respectivamente 014 0 14 0,1 114 1,1 1481 201 419, 41 (419 kg/m 52 5, 1474 4 147, 01 0, 11 1, 148 20 (41 (4 (

Resumo Introdução: Disfunção erétil (DE) é um problema sexual comum entre homens com doença renal crônica (DRC). A gravidade da disfunção sexual tende a piorar com a lesão renal. Este estudo tem como objetivo avaliar função erétil e qualidade de vida sexual de pacientes homens adultos com DRC em hemodiálise (HD) em um hospital na Amazônia brasileira. Métodos: Realizou-se estudo quantitativo transversal no Setor de HD da Unidade de Nefrologia, incluindo homens com DRC ≥ 18 anos, submetidos a ≥ 3 sessões semanais de HD por ≥ 3 meses e sexualmente ativos por ≥ 6 meses. Utilizamos o Quociente Sexual Masculino (QSM) para medir satisfação sexual e o Índice Internacional de Função Erétil (IIEF5) para estabelecer função erétil. A análise estatística foi realizada com o SPSS 21.0 usando testes apropriados, como Mann-Whitney e Kruskal-Wallis (P < 0,05). Resultados: Avaliamos 98 pacientes (51,68 ± 15,28 anos). Eles eram predominantemente casados/ou vivendo com um(a) parceiro(a) (60,20%), com tempo de HD entre 1 e 5 anos (55,10%) e KTV médio de 1,17. A prevalência de DE foi 66,30% e foi associada a maior faixa etária (p = 0,01), menor renda familiar (p = 0,02), diabetes (p = 0,01), menor hemoglobina corpuscular média (p = 0,04), maior cálcio total (p = 0,04) e menor albumina (p = 0,03). Aproximadamente 75% classificaram sua vida sexual como regular a excelente. Conclusão: Apesar da elevada prevalência de DE, a maioria dos homens com DRC em HD relatou vida sexual regular a excelente. O estudo ressalta a importância de estabelecer triagem eficaz e realizar avaliações de rotina sobre questões sexuais nesses homens. Introdução (DE DRC. . (DRC) (HD brasileira Métodos Realizouse Realizou se Nefrologia QSM (QSM IIEF5 IIEF (IIEF5 210 21 0 21. apropriados MannWhitney Mann Whitney KruskalWallis Kruskal Wallis P 0,05. 005 0,05 05 0,05) Resultados 9 51,68 5168 51 68 (51,6 1528 15 28 15,2 anos. anos) casadosou casados ou uma um(a parceiroa parceiro parceiro(a 60,20%, 6020 60,20% , 60 20 (60,20%) 55,10% 5510 55 10 (55,10% 117 17 1,17 6630 66 30 66,30 p 0,01, 001 0,01 01 0,01) 0,02, 002 0,02 02 0,02) 0,04, 004 0,04 04 0,03. 003 0,03 03 0,03) 75 excelente Conclusão (DRC (IIEF 2 00 0,0 51,6 516 (51, 152 15, 602 60,20 (60,20% 55,10 551 (55,10 11 1,1 663 66,3 7 0, 51, (51 60,2 (60,20 55,1 (55,1 1, 66, (5 60, (60,2 55, (55, ( (60, (55 (60 (6

Abstract Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common sexual problem among men with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The severity of sexual dysfunction tends to worsen with kidney damage. This study aims to evaluate the erectile function and sexual quality of life of adult male CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) in a hospital located in the Brazilian Amazon. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study was performed within the HD Sector of the Nephrology Unit including men with CKD aged ≥ 18 years, undergoing ≥ 3 weekly HD sessions for ≥ 3 months who had been sexually active for ≥ 6 months. We used the Male Sexual Quotient (MSQ) to measure sexual satisfaction and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF5) to establish erectile function. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS 21.0 using appropriate tests, such as Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis (P < 0.05). Results: Ninety-eight patients (51.68 ± 15.28 years) were evaluated. They were primarily married/or living with a partner (60.20%), with HD time between 1 to 5 years (55.10%), and an average KTV of 1.17. ED prevalence was 66.30%, and it was associated with a higher age group (p = 0.01), lower family income (p = 0.02), diabetes (p = 0.01), lower mean corpuscular hemoglobin (p = 0.04), higher total calcium (p = 0.04), and lower albumin (p = 0.03). Around 75% classified their sex life as regular to excellent. Conclusion: Despite the high ED prevalence, most men with CKD in HD reported experiencing regular to excellent sex life. The study underscores the importance of establishing effective screening and conducting routine evaluations regarding sexual issues in these men. Introduction (ED CKD. . (CKD) damage (HD Amazon Methods crosssectional cross sectional MSQ (MSQ IIEF5 IIEF (IIEF5 210 21 0 21. tests MannWhitney Mann Whitney KruskalWallis Kruskal Wallis P 0.05. 005 0.05 05 0.05) Results Ninetyeight Ninety eight 51.68 5168 51 68 (51.6 1528 15 28 15.2 evaluated marriedor married or 60.20%, 6020 60.20% , 60 20 (60.20%) 55.10%, 5510 55.10% 55 10 (55.10%) 117 17 1.17 6630 66 30 66.30% p 0.01, 001 0.01 01 0.01) 0.02, 002 0.02 02 0.02) 0.04, 004 0.04 04 0.04) 0.03. 003 0.03 03 0.03) 75 Conclusion (CKD (IIEF 2 00 0.0 51.6 516 (51. 152 15. 602 60.20 (60.20% 551 55.10 (55.10% 11 1.1 663 66.30 7 0. 51. (51 60.2 (60.20 55.1 (55.10 1. 66.3 (5 60. (60.2 55. (55.1 66. ( (60. (55. (60 (55 (6

Abstract Gastrointestinal tuberculosis is an uncommon entity, in which clinical presentation can be widely variable, from mild and nonspecific symptoms to an acute abdomen and gastrointestinal bleeding. Gastric involvement by Mycobacterium tuberculosis is rare, especially when it occurs without other recognized infectious foci - primary gastric tuberculosis - with only a few reported cases. Endoscopic findings can be very heterogeneous, from areas of hyperemia to pseudotumor lesions. We present a case of primary gastric tuberculosis in an immuno-competent patient, in which the absence of an epidemiological context and nonspecificendoscopic findings led to a delay in the diagnosis. Bite-on-bite biopsies proved to be essential, allowing to obtain samples from deeper layers of the sub-mucosa where M. tuberculosis was identified. This case aimed to increase awareness for this entity, especially in endemic countries or regions with a high prevalence of tuberculosis since the diagnosis is based mainly on a high index of suspicion.

Resumo A tuberculose gastrointestinal é uma entidade pouco comum, com uma apresentação clínica amplamente variável, desde sintomas ligeiros e inespecíficos até quadros de abdómen agudo e hemorragia digestiva. O envolvimento gástrico pelo Mycobacterium tuberculosis é raro, especialmente quando ocorre sem outros focos infeciosos reconhecidos - tuberculose gástrica primária -, havendo apenas alguns casos descritos na literatura. Os achados endoscópicos podem ser muito heterogéneos, variando desde áreas de mucosa hiperemiada até lesões pseudo-tumorais. Apresentamos o caso de uma doente imunocompetente com diagnóstico de tuberculose gástrica primária, em que a ausência de um contexto epidemiológico e achados endoscópicos inespecíficos conduziram a um atraso no diagnóstico. As biópsias sobre biópsias mostraram ser essenciais para o diagnóstico, pois permitiram obter amostras de camadas mais profundas da submucosa do antro gástrico onde foi identificado o agente infecioso. Este caso pretende sensibilizar para existência desta entidade, especialmente em países endémicos ou regiões com alta prevalência de tuberculose, uma vez que o seu diagnóstico implica um elevado grau de suspeição.

Abstract To date, hydroxyurea is the only effective and safe drug that significantly reduces morbidity and mortality of individuals with Sickle cell disease. Twenty years of real-life experience has demonstrated that hydroxyurea reduces pain attacks, vaso-occlusive events, including acute chest syndrome, the number and duration of hospitalizations and the need for transfusion. The therapeutic success of hydroxyurea is directly linked to access to the drug, the dose used and adherence to treatment which, in part, is correlated to the availability of hydroxyurea. This consensus aims to reduce the number of mandatory exams needed to access the drug, prioritizing the requesting physician's report, without affecting patient safety. date disease reallife real life attacks vasoocclusive vaso occlusive events syndrome transfusion which part physicians physician s report safety

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Considering the ability of the health and self-management in diabetes questionnaire (HASMID-10) to verify the impact of self-management on diabetes, we highlight its relevance to scientific research and clinical applicability. However, to date, no study has been conducted to scientifically support its use in other languages. OBJECTIVE: To translate, cross-culturally adapt, and validate the HASMID-10 into the Brazilian Portuguese. DESIGN AND SETTING: A translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation study conducted at Ceuma University. METHODS: Study was conducted in accordance with the Guidelines for the Process of Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Self-Report Measures and Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments. We included participants of both sexes diagnosed with diabetes, aged between 18 and 64 years, and without cognitive deficits or any other limitations that would prevent them from answering the questionnaire. We assessed participants using the problem areas in diabetes (PAID) scale and HASMID-10. We assessed reliability using a test-retest model with a 7-day interval between assessments. We used intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), 95% confidence interval (CI), standard error of measurement (SEM), minimum detectable difference (MDD), Spearman correlation coefficient, and floor and ceiling effects. RESULTS: Sample comprised 116 participants, most of whom were women, overweight, non-practitioners of physical activity, and nonsmokers. We observed significant correlations (P = 0.006; rho = −0.256) between the HASMID-10 and PAID, adequate reliability (ICC = 0.780) and internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.796). No ceiling or floor effects were observed. CONCLUSION: HASMID-10 has adequate measurement properties and may be used for Brazilians. BACKGROUND selfmanagement self management HASMID10 HASMID 10 (HASMID-10 applicability However date languages OBJECTIVE translate crossculturally cross culturally adapt HASMID-1 Portuguese SETTING translation crosscultural cultural adaptation University METHODS CrossCultural Cross Cultural SelfReport Self Report Consensusbased Consensus based Instruments 1 6 years PAID (PAID HASMID10. 10. testretest test retest 7day day 7 assessments ICC, ICC , (ICC) 95 CI, CI (CI) SEM, SEM (SEM) MDD, MDD (MDD) RESULTS 11 women overweight nonpractitioners non practitioners activity nonsmokers P 0.006 0006 0 006 −0.256 0256 256 0.780 0780 780 Cronbachs Cronbach s 0.796. 0796 0.796 . 796 0.796) CONCLUSION Brazilians HASMID1 (HASMID-1 HASMID- 9 (CI (SEM (MDD 0.00 000 00 −0.25 025 25 0.78 078 78 079 0.79 79 (HASMID- 0.0 −0.2 02 2 0.7 07 (HASMID 0. −0. −0 −

ABSTRACT Harvest delay can alter the physiological and sanitary quality of sorghum seeds due to the longer exposure time of seeds to adverse environmental conditions in the field. In this study, we investigated the impact of delayed Sorghum sp. harvest on the physiological and sanitary quality of seeds in four hybrids grown in the tropical soil of the Brazilian Cerrado region. Plants from four Sorghum sp. hybrids (IPA SUDAN 4202, BRS 658, BRS 810, and BRS 373) were grown and submitted to four seed harvest periods (0, 7, 14, and 21 days after stage 9 - seed physiological maturity). The treatments were arranged in a completely randomized block design in a 4 × 4 factorial, with four replicates. At each harvest period, the thousand-seed weight, water content, first count of the germination test, germination, seedling emergence, emergence speed index, seedling dry matter, accelerated aging, electrical conductivity, and sanitary quality of seeds were determined. Seeds of higher physiological and sanitary quality of the IPA SUDAN 4202 and BRS 658 sorghum hybrids can be obtained when the harvest is carried out up to 7 days after the physiological maturity stage. However, the delay in seed harvesting at 14 and 21 days after physiological maturity results in a higher incidence of Colletotrichum sp., Curvularia sp., Rhizoctonia sp., and Alternaria sp. on the seeds of these hybrids. Delaying the harvest of sorghum seeds from 7 days after the physiological maturity stage compromises seed vigor and viability and increases the incidence of pathogens. field study sp region 810 373 0, 0 (0 2 maturity. . maturity) factorial replicates period thousandseed thousand weight content test index matter aging conductivity determined 420 65 However 1 pathogens 81 37 ( 42 6 8 3

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Among the complications related to chronic kidney disease (CKD), those of a neurological nature stand out, and for a better quality of life for patients, the diagnosis and treatment of these complications is fundamental. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to assess the effect of hemodialysis on intracranial pressure waveform (ICPw) in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis and those who are not yet undergoing substitutive therapy. DESIGN AND SETTING: An observational study was conducted in two stages at a kidney replacement therapy center in Brazil. The first was a longitudinal study and the second was a cross-sectional study. METHODS: Forty-two patients on hemodialysis were included in the first stage of the study. In the second stage, 226 participants were included. Of these, 186 were individuals with chronic kidney disease (who were not undergoing substitutive therapy), and 40 did not have the disease (control group). The participants’ intracranial compliance was assessed using the non-invasive Brain4care method, and the results were compared between the groups. RESULTS: There was a significant difference between the hemodialysis and non-hemodialysis groups, with the former having better ICPw conditions. CONCLUSIONS: Hemodialysis influenced the improvement in ICPw, probably due to the decrease in the patients’ extra-and intracellular volumes. Furthermore, ICPw monitoring can be a new parameter to consider when defining the moment to start substitutive therapy. BACKGROUND CKD, CKD , (CKD) out fundamental OBJECTIVES (ICPw SETTING Brazil crosssectional cross sectional METHODS Fortytwo Forty 22 18 therapy, therapy) 4 control group. group . group) noninvasive non invasive Braincare Brain care method groups RESULTS nonhemodialysis conditions CONCLUSIONS extraand extra volumes Furthermore (CKD 2 1

Abstract Background The oral cavity is a link between of external environment with gastrointestinal tract. Studies are controversial on the presence of Periodontal Disease (PD) and its association with Gastric Adenocarcinoma (GAC). Methods The authors performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to verify the association between PD and GAC. Six electronic databases were evaluated between 1961 and 2022. Titles and abstracts were reviewed independently according to the eligibility criteria, assessing full texts of selected studies. The quality of the included research was verified using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for case-control and cohort studies. Statistical analyses were performed based on fixed and/or random effects models to calculate the summarized Relative Risk (RR) and its 95 % Confidence Interval (95 % CI). Results There were 639 studies, of which nine articles were included (3 case-controls and 6 cohorts). Overall, the authors identified 1,253 cases of GAC 2,501 controls in case-control studies, and 1,631 patients with GAC enrolled in cohort studies. Patients presenting PD increased the risk of developing GAC by 17 % (RR=1.17; 95 % CI 1.03‒1.32), which remained regardless of the diagnostic method for PD, i.e., clinical examination (RR = 1.19; 95 % CI 1.14‒1.24) and self-report (RR = 1.34; 95 % CI 1.06‒1.69). Moreover, Asian patients (RR=1.17; 95 % CI 1.00‒1.36) with PD had a higher risk of having GAC than American and European patients (RR = 1.18; 95 % CI 0.84‒1.66). Conclusions The presence of PD the risk of GAC suggesting that its infectious-inflammatory process of PD may be related to GAC development. Further investigations on the oral-gastric microbiota and its role in the carcinogenesis of gastric cancer should be carried out, and the screening of patients with potential risk for GAC should be considered in the clinical practice of dentists. tract (PD . (GAC) metaanalysis meta analysis 196 2022 criteria studies NewcastleOttawa Newcastle Ottawa casecontrol case control andor or RR 9 (9 CI. CI) 63 3 ( casecontrols cohorts. cohorts cohorts) Overall 1253 1 253 1,25 2501 2 501 2,50 1631 631 1,63 RR=1.17 RR117 (RR=1.17 1.03‒1.32, 103132 1.03‒1.32 , 03 32 1.03‒1.32) ie i e i.e. 1.19 119 19 1.14‒1.24 114124 14 24 selfreport self report 1.34 134 34 1.06‒1.69. 106169 1.06‒1.69 06 69 1.06‒1.69) Moreover 1.00‒1.36 100136 00 36 1.18 118 18 0.84‒1.66. 084166 0.84‒1.66 0 84 66 0.84‒1.66) infectiousinflammatory infectious inflammatory development oralgastric out dentists (GAC 202 125 25 1,2 250 50 2,5 163 1,6 RR=1.1 RR11 (RR=1.1 10313 1.03‒1.3 i.e 1.1 11 1.14‒1.2 11412 1.3 13 10616 1.06‒1.6 1.00‒1.3 10013 08416 0.84‒1.6 8 20 12 1, 5 2, 16 RR=1. RR1 (RR=1. 1031 1.03‒1. 1. 1.14‒1. 1141 1061 1.06‒1. 1.00‒1. 1001 0841 0.84‒1. RR=1 (RR=1 103 1.03‒1 1.14‒1 114 106 1.06‒1 1.00‒1 100 084 0.84‒1 RR= (RR= 10 1.03‒ 1.14‒ 1.06‒ 1.00‒ 08 0.84‒ 1.03 1.14 1.06 1.00 0.84 1.0 0.8 0.

Aim This study aimed to evaluate the millimeter distances and active tip diameters of different periodontal probes. Methods Two types of periodontal probes were analyzed (North Carolina (15-UNC) and PCP-12). Two manufacturers were selected for each probe type. Digital images of the probes were obtained and the distances were measured using a software program. The diameter of the active tip was measured using a digital caliper. Both variables were measured by two trained and calibrated examiners. The data were analyzed using the Bland-Altman method and two-way ANOVA with Tukey’s post-hoc test. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05. Results A comparison of measurements between the 15-UNC and PCP-12 probes showed a significant difference in all millimeter markings. The 15-UNC probe showed differences between the 3 and 12 mm markings. The PCP-12 probe only showed differences between the marks at the 12 mm mark. The 15-UNC probe had a similar active tip diameter between the two manufacturers. The PCP-12 probe showed a significant difference between the two manufacturers. Both types of probes had similar active tip diameters when compared by the two manufacturers. Conclusion There was no standardization in relation to millimeter marks and tip diameters of the two types of periodontal probes produced by the two different manufacturers. The probe types exhibited little variability. North 15UNC UNC 15 (15-UNC PCP12. PCP12 PCP . PCP-12) type program caliper examiners BlandAltman Bland Altman twoway way Tukeys Tukey s posthoc post hoc test p005 p 0 05 p<0.05 PCP-1 markings 1 mark variability PCP1 p00 p<0.0 PCP- p0 p<0. p<0 p<

ABSTRACT Sex determination plays a crucial role in the post-mortem identification of human remains. One effective approach for obtaining sex-related data is to use measurements of anatomical structures such as the mandible. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of mandibular radiomorphometric indices from panoramic radiographs (PRs) for the identification of sexual dimorphism. The study sample included 300 PRs of individuals aged 51 to 80 years from the northeastern region of Brazil. Four linear measures and three numerical indices were analyzed with Inkscape® version 1.0.1 for Windows by two blinded evaluators. After statistical analysis, the results showed that the linear measurements obtained from PRs are a reliable method for sex identification. However, the calculated indices of these measurements exhibited lower efficacy for the same purpose. Therefore, PRs proved to be a valuable method for sexual identification through mandibular assessment. postmortem post mortem remains sexrelated related mandible (PRs dimorphism 30 5 8 Brazil Inkscape 101 1 0 1.0. evaluators analysis However purpose Therefore assessment 3 10 1.0 1.

RESUMO A determinação do sexo é um dado importante para a identificação post-mortem de um indivíduo ou de restos mortais humanos. Uma maneira de adquirir dados quanto ao sexo é utilizar mensurações de estruturas como a mandíbula. O objetivo principal deste estudo é avaliar a utilização de índices radiomorfométricos de mandíbulas para a identificação de dimorfismo sexual, através de radiografias panorâmicas. O estudo foi realizado em exames radiográficos panorâmicos de 300 indivíduos entre 51 e 80 anos, residentes do Nordeste brasileiro. Foram analisadas quatro medidas lineares e três índices numéricos no software Inkscape® versão 1.0.1 para Windows, por dois avaliadores cegos. Após análise estatística, os resultados demostraram que as medidas lineares obtidas se configuram como um método seguro para a identificação sexual. Entretanto, os índices obtidos através destas medidas demostraram menor eficiência para o mesmo fim. Logo, as radiografias panorâmicas podem ser utilizadas como método eficaz para a obtenção da caracterização sexual através da mandíbula. postmortem post mortem humanos mandíbula 30 5 8 anos brasileiro Inkscape 101 1 0 1.0. Windows cegos estatística Entretanto fim Logo 3 10 1.0 1.

ABSTRACT. Invasive species threaten crops and ecosystems worldwide. Therefore, we sought to understand the relationship between the geographic distribution of species populations and the characteristics of seeds using new techniques such as seed image analysis, multivariate analysis, and machine learning. This study aimed to characterize Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit. seeds from spatially dispersed populations using digital images and analyzed their implications for genetic studies. Seed size and shape descriptors were obtained using image analysis of the five populations. Several analyses were performed including descriptive statistics, principal components, Euclidean distance, Mantel correlation test, and supervised machine learning. This image analysis technique proved to be efficient in detecting biometric differences in L. leucocephala seeds from spatially dispersed populations. This method revealed that spatially dispersed L. leucocephala populations had different biometric seed patterns that can be used in studies of population genetic divergence. We observed that it is possible to identify the origin of the seeds from the biometric characters with 80.4% accuracy (Kappa statistic 0.755) when we applied the decision tree algorithm. Digital imaging analysis associated with machine learning is promising for discriminating forest tree populations, supporting management activities, and studying population genetic divergence. This technique contributes to the understanding of genotype-environment interactions and consequently identifies the ability of an invasive species to spread in a new area, making it possible to track and monitor the flow of seeds between populations and other sites. ABSTRACT worldwide Therefore Lam. Lam (Lam. Wit statistics components distance test L divergence 804 80 4 80.4 Kappa 0.755 0755 0 755 algorithm activities genotypeenvironment genotype environment area sites (Lam 8 80. 0.75 075 75 0.7 07 7 0.

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the association between body mass index (BMI), obesity, clinical outcomes, and mortality following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in Brazil using a large sample with one year of follow-up from the Brazilian Registry of Cardiovascular Surgeries in Adults (or BYPASS) Registry database. Methods: A multicenter cohort-study enrolled 2,589 patients submitted to isolated CABG and divided them into normal weight (BMI 20.0-24.9 kg/m2), overweight (BMI 25.0-29.9 kg/m2), and obesity (BMI > 30.0 kg/m2) groups. Inpatient postoperative outcomes included the most frequently described complications and events. Collected post-discharge outcomes included rehospitalization and mortality rates within 30 days, six months, and one year of follow-up. Results: Sternal wound infections (SWI) rate was higher in obese compared to normal-weight patients (relative risk [RR]=5.89, 95% confidence interval [CI]=2.37-17.82; P=0.001). Rehospitalization rates in six months after discharge were higher in obesity and overweight groups than in normal weight group (χ2=6.03, P=0.049); obese patients presented a 2.2-fold increase in the risk for rehospitalization within six months compared to normal-weight patients (RR=2.16, 95% CI=1.17-4.09; P=0.045). Postoperative complications and mortality rates did not differ among groups during time periods. Conclusion: Obesity increased the risk for SWI, leading to higher rehospitalization rates and need for surgical interventions within six months following CABG. Age, female sex, and diabetes were associated with a higher risk of mortality. The obesity paradox remains controversial since BMI may not be sufficient to assess postoperative risk in light of more complex and dynamic evaluations of body composition and physical fitness. Objective BMI, , (BMI) (CABG followup follow up or BYPASS database Methods cohortstudy cohort study 2589 2 589 2,58 20.024.9 200249 20.0 24.9 20 0 24 9 20.0-24. kg/m2, kgm2 kgm kg/m2 kg m2 m 25.029.9 250299 25.0 29.9 25 29 25.0-29. 300 30. events postdischarge post 3 days followup. up. Results SWI (SWI normalweight relative RR=5.89, RR589 RR =5.89, 5 89 [RR]=5.89 95 CI=2.3717.82 CI2371782 CI =2.37 17.82 37 17 82 [CI]=2.37-17.82 P=0.001. P0001 P P=0.001 . 001 P=0.001) χ2=6.03, χ2603 χ χ2 6 03 (χ2=6.03 P=0.049 P0049 049 P=0.049) 2.2fold 22fold fold 2.2 RR=2.16, RR216 16 (RR=2.16 CI=1.174.09 CI117409 CI=1.17 4.09 1 4 09 CI=1.17-4.09 P=0.045. P0045 P=0.045 045 P=0.045) periods Conclusion Age sex fitness 258 58 2,5 024 20.024. 20024 200 20. 249 24. 20.0-24 kg/m 029 25.029. 25029 250 25. 299 29. 25.0-29 RR=5.89 RR58 =5.89 8 [RR]=5.8 3717 CI=2.3717.8 CI237178 237 =2.3 1782 17.8 [CI]=2.37-17.8 P000 P=0.00 00 χ2=6.03 χ260 (χ2=6.0 P=0.04 P004 04 2fold 22 2. RR=2.16 RR21 (RR=2.1 174 CI=1.174.0 CI11740 CI117 CI=1.1 409 4.0 CI=1.17-4.0 2, 02 20.024 2002 20.0-2 25.029 2502 25.0-2 RR=5.8 RR5 =5.8 [RR]=5. 371 CI=2.3717. CI23717 23 =2. 178 17. [CI]=2.37-17. P00 P=0.0 χ2=6.0 χ26 (χ2=6. RR=2.1 RR2 (RR=2. CI=1.174. CI1174 CI11 CI=1. 40 4. CI=1.17-4. 20.02 20.0- 25.02 25.0- RR=5. =5. [RR]=5 CI=2.3717 CI2371 =2 [CI]=2.37-17 P0 P=0. χ2=6. (χ2=6 RR=2. (RR=2 CI=1.174 CI1 CI=1 CI=1.17-4 RR=5 =5 [RR]= CI=2.371 CI237 = [CI]=2.37-1 P=0 χ2=6 (χ2= RR=2 (RR= CI= CI=1.17- RR= [RR] CI=2.37 CI23 [CI]=2.37- P= χ2= (χ2 (RR [RR CI=2.3 CI2 [CI]=2.37 (χ CI=2. [CI]=2.3 CI=2 [CI]=2. [CI]=2 [CI]= [CI] [CI

ABSTRACT Peanuts are mainly grown in sandy soils with low boron content, which may limit the crop yield, especially runner-type cultivars that have high-yields. Boron deficiency causes hollow heart in peanut seeds, reducing yield and seed quality, but the best strategy to supply boron to peanut is still not known. This study aimed to evaluate peanuts nutrition, yield, and seed quality as a function of boron rate, source, and application form. The study was conducted for two years in sandy soils with low boron in southeastern Brazil. Treatments included application of boron via soil: control (boron unfertilized), boric acid at 1.5 kg ha-1 of B, Ulexite (1.5 and 3.0 kg ha-1 of B), and sodium tetraborate (1.5 and 3.0 kg ha-1 of B) combined with foliar fertilization (sub-plots): 0, 400, 800 and 1200 g ha-1 of B (boric acid) with four replicates. Boron fertilization via soil and foliar increased peanuts yield by 20 % (1100 kg ha-1) and 14 % (700 kg ha-1) - the average of the two crops, respectively. Combined use of soil and foliar fertilizer was justified only in years with water deficit and when the rate applied via soil was low (<3.0 kg ha-1). Boron application via soil or application of 400 g ha-1 of B via foliar fertilization increased seed germination rate by 10 to 13 %. Boron fertilization increased the percentage of normal seedlings, seedling weight, and length and reduced the germination time. Foliar and soil boron applications efficiently improved peanut seed nutrition, yield, and quality. However, soil application performed better, showing a higher percentage of yield increase. content runnertype runner type highyields. highyields high yields. yields high-yields seeds known nutrition source form Brazil unfertilized, unfertilized , unfertilized) 15 1 5 1. ha1 ha ha- (1. 30 3 0 3. subplots sub plots (sub-plots) 80 120 replicates 2 1100 (110 700 (70 crops respectively <3.0 (<3. ha1. . 40 seedlings weight time However better increase (1 (sub-plots 8 12 110 (11 70 (7 <3. (<3 4 ( 11 7 <3 (< <

Abstract This observational study aimed to describe and analyze data from two external evaluations of the National Program for Improving Access to and Quality of Dental Specialty Centers (PMAQ CEO), held in 2014 and 2018 in Brazil, which evaluated Dental Specialty Centers (CEO) using a national and census approach. We selected questions through a search in the microdata of the first and second evaluations. The groups were analyzed independently. To compare the groups, nonparametric tests were performed (Mann Whitney U). The formulated hypotheses were: there would be no differences between the data of these groups (h0) and there would be differences between the data of these groups (h1). For qualitative nominal variables, frequency distribution was verified and association tests were performed (chi-square test). The significance level for this study was set at 5%. We observed that orthodontic treatments were found in about 13% of the CEO. Regarding human resources, most professionals were specialists or had MSc or PhD degrees; were civil servants; had been hired by direct administration; or had been hired via public tender. Regarding the work process and inclusion of the CEO in the health care network, we observed a greater number of services that use single and electronic medical records, greater presence of services monitoring and analyzing goals, greater knowledge about monthly average of absenteeism (for 2018); and larger number of services with referrals from primary health care centers (for 2014). Expanding the view on orthodontics and including preventive, interceptive, and corrective treatments at different points in health care networks are essential strategies for achieving comprehensive care in universal health systems. PMAQ CEO, , CEO) 201 Brazil (CEO approach independently Mann U. U . U) h0 h (h0 h1. h1 (h1) variables chisquare chi square test. test test) 5 5% 13 resources degrees servants administration tender network records goals 2018) 2014. 2014) preventive interceptive systems 20 (h (h1 1 2

The increase in anthropogenic activity over time has led to an exponential increase in greenhouse gas emissions, especially CO2. Proftable technologies for CO2 capture and separation are conspicuous, and porous biochars derived from biomass waste can be a useful solution. Herein, we produced activated nitrogen-doped biochars for CO2 capture from corn husk waste, urea and K2CO3, named N-Bio-X (X = 600, 700, and 800 °C). N-Bio-X exhibited microporosity and different nitrogen contents and thus played an important role in the adsorption of CO2. N-Bio-700 exhibited the highest CO2 adsorption capacity, fastest adsorption kinetics and excellent stability after multiple adsorption-desorption cycles. N-Bio-600 showed excellent CO2/N2 selectivity, induced by nitrogen sites, particularly pyridinic and graphitic nitrogen. The cost-effectiveness of the raw material, coupled with its high adsorption capacity, rapid kinetics, and stable properties, provided highly promising N-doped biochars for practical implementation in CO2 capture and separations in postcombustion processes. emissions CO conspicuous solution Herein nitrogendoped doped K2CO3 KCO K NBioX N Bio X 600 700 80 °C. C °C . °C) NBio700 NBio N-Bio-70 capacity adsorptiondesorption desorption cycles NBio600 N-Bio-60 CO2N2 CON N2 CO2/N selectivity sites costeffectiveness cost effectiveness material properties Ndoped processes K2CO 60 70 8 NBio70 N-Bio-7 NBio60 N-Bio-6 CO2N 6 7 NBio7 N-Bio- NBio6 N-Bio