Abstract A total of 40 lambs were divided into four different treatments according to the inclusion level of the macadamia nut cake: C-control (0%), M1 (6.5%), M2 (12%) and M3 (20%). Feed was provided twice a day; animal weighing along with body condition scoring occurred within a 14-day interval. The lambs were slaughtered at the end of the performance test. Analysis of variance was performed through the Mixed procedure of the SAS, as well as linear and quadratic regression analysis. The groups presented differences between the treatments (P <0.05) for dry matter intake (DMI), ethereal extract intake (EEI), consumption in relation to live weight percentage and feed conversion ratio (FCR). The lowest mean DMI was obtained by the animals that received the M2 and differed from the C treatment, whose average was the highest. The EEI was highest for the M3 group and the FCR was also better for this group. There was a linear effect for EEI and FCR, and quadratic for crude protein intake. There was no effect for carcass characteristics, and only initial pH had a decreasing linear effect. The macadamia nut cake was effective in promoting the performance of the animals, since there was an improvement in feed conversion.

ABSTRACT The geo-environmental zoning represents an important strategy in the territorial management. However, it requires a logical and structured procedure. Therefore, an approach using physiographic compartmentalization is proposed and applied as case study in a region covered by the topographic maps of São José dos Campos and Jacareí, Brazil. This region has great geological and geomorphological peculiarities, beyond being a place with large human interventions because of its quickly economic growth. The methodology is based on photointerpretation techniques and remote sensing in GIS environment. As a result, seven geo-environmental zones were obtained from a weighted integration by multicriteria analysis of physiographic units with land-use classes. In conclusion, taking into account potentialities and limitations, the proposed approach can be considered able to support sustainable decision-making, being applicable in other regions.

RESUMO A fragmentação florestal e o uso da matriz da paisagem por culturas agrícolas ou florestais pode alterar a composição de espécies, a ponto que estes não representem mais a estrutura da floresta nativa. Assim, fragmentos podem perder o potencial de fornecimento de propágulos para a restauração quando perdem espécies, ou quando têm a estrutura alterada em função dos efeitos da fragmentação. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o potencial de uma rede de fragmentos florestais remanescentes formados há aproximadamente 50 anos em uma fazenda com povoamento florestal de exóticas, para atuar como fonte de propágulos no processo de regeneração natural. O sítio utilizado pertence a uma Floresta Ombrófila Mista (FOM), utilizado para produção florestal de espécies exóticas, com área de 798 ha, localizada no município de Ponte Alta - SC.: Foram utilizados dados de levantamentos de fitossociologia desta formação para comparação, utilizando-se curvas construídas com base na rarefação de indivíduos, a distribuição das seis espécies mais abundantes, proporção de espécies e indivíduos zoocóricos e análise de similaridade, entre os locais. Os fragmentos florestais apresentaram riqueza de espécies compatíveis e por vezes maior ao que se pode encontrar em outras situações de FOM. Mimosa scabrella foi a espécie mais abundante, diferindo dos demais levantamentos. A quantidade de espécies com mecanismos de dispersão zoocórica foi semelhante ao esperado para FOM, entretanto, a quantidade de indivíduos zoocóricos foi inferior ao que poderia ser esperado. Os resultados indicam que os fragmentos apresentam potencial para atuar como fonte de propágulos no processo de restauração das áreas inseridas na fazenda, contudo, a capacidade pode ser limitada, uma vez que os fragmentos apresentaram algumas características diferentes de outras florestas com Araucárias.

ABSTRACT Forest fragmentation and the use of landscape matrices by agricultural and forest cultures can change the species composition such that these will no longer reflect the structure of the native forests. Thus, fragments can lose their potential to provide propagules for restoration once they lose species, or when its structure is changed due to fragmentation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of a network of remnant forest fragments formed ±60 years ago on a farm to act as a propagule source for a natural regeneration process. The study area belongs to the Ombrophilous Mixed Forest (FOM) formation and is used in the production of exotic forest species. The 798 ha area is located in the Ponte Alta (SC) municipality. Data from phytosociological surveys of this formation were used for comparison, using curves based on the individual rarefaction, distribution of the six most abundant species, proportion of species and zoochoric individual, and similarity analysis in between different areas. The forest fragment showed compatible species richness and at certain times higher than can be found in other FOM situations. Mimosa scabrella was the most abundant species differing from other surveys. The amount of species with zoochoric dispersion mechanisms was similar to what was expected of FOM formations, however, the quantity of zoochoric individuals was below expected. The results indicate that the fragments show potential to act as propagule sources in the restoration process within the farm areas. Nonetheless, the capacity can be rather limited once the fragments show some different characteristics of other Araucaria’s forests.

RESUMO Neste trabalho, avaliou-se o efeito combinado de duas unidades de tratamento na remoção de nitrogênio total Kjeldahl (NTK) e fósforo total (PT). As unidades avaliadas receberam alimentação contínua, sendo um reator anaeróbio de manta de lodo e fluxo ascendente tipo RAFA, com volume útil de 96 L, seguido de um sistema alagado construído (SAC) com capacidade para 237 L. O experimento foi conduzido em três fases, variando o tempo de detenção hidráulica (TDH) no reator anaeróbio de: 59 h, 19,5 h e 5 h, e no SAC 146 h, 48 h e 13 h, respectivamente, nas fases I, II e III. A carga orgânica volumétrica (COV) aplicada foi de 1,2; 1,3 e 13,0 kg m-3 d-1 de DQO no RAFA, e as taxas de aplicação superficial (TAS) no SAC foram de 120, 130 e 464 kg ha-1d-1 de NTK e 13; 51 e 240 kg ha-1 d-1de PT e de 850; 656 e 6.335 kg ha-1 d-1 de DQO. As eficiências de remoção de NTK e PT no sistema como um todo foram de, aproximadamente, 35%, não havendo diferença significativa entre as fases. Porém, em termos de COV removida, houve maior remoção com o aumento da carga aplicada. As características apresentadas pelo efluente do sistema nas diferentes fases não alcançaram os padrões ambientais para lançamento em cursos de água no Estado de Minas Gerais, dentre as variáveis avaliadas, mas seu potencial nutricional deve ser utilizado para produção agrícola.

ABSTRACT In this study, we assessed the combined effect of two treatment units on removal of total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN) and total phosphorus (TP). Continuous feeding was provided to the units which consisted of an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactor with a working volume of 96 L and a constructed wetland system (WS) with a capacity of 237 L. The experiment was performed in three phases with variation in hydraulic retention time (HRT). UASB reactor had a HRT of 59, 19.5 and 5 hours; and for the WSs, HRTs were 146, 48 and 13 hours. Volumetric organic loading rates (VOLR) applied to the reactor were 1.2, 1.3 and 13.0 kg.m-3d-1 of COD. Surface application rates (SAR) in the WS were 120, 130 and 464 kg ha-1 d-1 of TKN, and 13, 51 and 240 kg ha-1 d-1 of TP. Removal efficiency of TKN and TP reached approximately 35% for the entire system with no significant differences among phases. However, such removal rates achieved higher values with increasing loads. Regarding the evaluated variables, we concluded that the effluent generated by the combined system at all phases did not reach the environmental standards proposed by the state of Minas Gerais (Brazil) to be released into water bodies. On the other hand, this waste has a great nutritional potential that should be used to enhance agricultural production.

Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito da cirurgia de redesignação sexual nos mecanismos de defesa de 32 pacientes transexuais em dois momentos do estudo usando o Defensive Style Questionnaire. Método: O Defensive Style Questionnaire foi aplicado a 32 pacientes quando ingressaram no Programa de Transtorno de Identidade de Gênero e 12 meses após a cirurgia de redesignação sexual. Resultados: Houve modificações em dois mecanismos de defesa: antecipação e idealização; porém, sem mudanças significativas nos fatores maduro, neurótico e imaturo. Discussão: Uma possibilidade para esse resultado é o fato de a intervenção cirúrgica não resolver a disforia de gênero (principal sintoma desses pacientes). Outro aspecto está relacionado com o fato de o transtorno de identidade de gênero ser instalado precocemente, o que determina uma estrutura defensiva mais regressiva para esses pacientes. Conclusão: A cirurgia de redesignação sexual não foi capaz de modificar o padrão dos mecanismos de defesa medidos pelo Defensive Style Questionnaire.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of sex reassignment surgery on the defense mechanisms of 32 transsexual patients at two different points in time using the Defensive Style Questionnaire. Method: The Defensive Style Questionnaire was applied to 32 patients upon their admission to the Gender Identity Disorder Program, and 12 months after they had undergone sex reassignment surgery. Results: There were changes in two defense mechanisms: anticipation and idealization. However, no significant differences were observed in terms of the mature, neurotic and immature categories. Discussion: One possible explanation for this result is the fact that the procedure does not resolve gender dysphoria, which is a core symptom in such patients. Another aspect is related to the early onset of the gender identity disorder, which determines a more regressive defensive structure in these patients. Conclusion: Sex reassignment surgery did not improve the defensive profile as measured by the Defensive Style Questionnaire.