Abstract Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and changes in lipoprotein. Literature data suggest that cholesterol associated with high-density lipoprotein (HDLc) plays a protective role against albuminuria and diabetic nephropathy. These factors are related with changes in serum apolipoproteins such Apo A-I. This work aims to evaluate the correlation of apolipoprotein A-I with renal function in diabetic outpatients. Samples were collected from 281 outpatients for analyses of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), serum creatinine (SCr), urea (BUN), cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), HDL-cholesterol (HDLc) and estimation of glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Urinary samples were obtained to assess urine albumin creatinine ratio (UACR). Triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) was calculated to estimate insulin resistance. The mean age was 61,5 ± 16,4 years. Most patients were female, Afro-Mestizo and over 50 years of age. Pearson's revealed negative correlation of creatinine with HDLc and Apo A-I. There was a correlation of eGFR with HbA1c, TG and HDLc. TyG presented a negative correlation with Apo A-I and HDLc. The highest quartiles of UACR presented the highest TyG and the lowest Apo A-I. In conclusion, Apo A-I indicated an association with insulin resistance and changes in renal function parameters, especially as a factor associated with the onset of albuminuria, with a better predictive potential than the HDLc.

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Stroke is a major cause of mortality worldwide. Renal dysfunction is an important risk factor for stroke. Brazilian studies on stroke knowledge are generally population based. Studies stratifying stroke knowledge according to comorbidities are rare. Scientific data are essential to guide the awareness of stroke. OBJECTIVE: To assess stroke knowledge in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional analytical study of patients with CKD on hemodialysis in north-eastern Brazil. METHODS: A self-administered questionnaire survey on stroke awareness was administered to patients with CKD on hemodialysis between April and November 2022. The chi-square test and other descriptive statistics were used. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed using logistic regression. RESULTS: A total of 197 patients were included in the analysis. The Brazilian acronym for stroke was used by 53.5% of the participants. Less than 10.0% of the sample showed optimal decision-making ability regarding stroke. Of the participants, 29.9% knew at least one risk factor and one symptom; however, this was considered as having below the minimum capacity because they did not know the emergency service call number. In the analysis adjusted for income and education, females (odds ratio [OR], 0.40%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.20-0.82), older patients (OR, 0.24%; 95% CI, 0.09-0.63) and having at most one comorbidity (OR, 0.48%; 95% CI, 0.23-0.98) were factors for lower levels of knowledge or ideal decision-making capacity against stroke. CONCLUSIONS: Patients on hemodialysis, especially women and older people, have little knowledge about stroke.

ABSTRACT Objective To describe the profile of cases of mpox in the city of Rio de Janeiro between June and November 2022. Methods This was a descriptive study of secondary data obtained from mpox notification forms. Socioeconomic, clinical and spatial data were analyzed. Results Of the 928 cases, 93.7% were male, 85.0% cisgender male, 65.6% homosexual, 41.8% between 30 and 39 years old, and 41.0% were of White race/skin color. A total of 34.5% had immunosuppression due to illness, and 41.9% reported their HIV status as being positive. The most prevalent signs and symptoms were: skin lesions (96.6%), especially with multiple manifestations (67.8%) in the genital region (46.1%), in addition to fever (58.3%), adenomegaly (43.3%) and headache (38.7%). Most notifications occurred in public services (81.3%) and in hospital care (51.3%). Conclusion The study revealed high incidence of mpox, especially among young, cisgender and homosexual men. Most cases were mild, with genital lesions, progressing to cure without hospitalization. Person-to-person transmission was predominant.

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

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

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Fibromyalgia is a clinical condition that presents generalized and chronic musculoskeletal pain. With the COVID-19 pandemic, factors such as social distancing and a reduction in the search for and supply of care for chronic diseases may have contributed to worsening the quality of life (QoL) of people with fibromyalgia. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between access to health care and the QoL of women with fibromyalgia during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: This was a descriptive cross-sectional observational study of 30 women diagnosed with fibromyalgia, with a mean age of 56.3±10.4 years, who took part in group therapy promoted by the Fibro Dance (Dança Fibro) extension project at the Trairi Health Science Faculty of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (Faculdade de Ciência da Saúde do Trairi da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte - FACISA/ UFRN). QoL was evaluated using the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) and access to health care was investigated using a questionnaire developed by the researchers, which also included sociodemographic questions and questions about health conditions. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The Shapiro-Wilk normality test was used to check the distribution of the data, and the t-test was used to compare the means of the variables with normally distributed data, while the Mann-Whitney non-parametric test was used for the variables without normal distribution. A 5% significance level was adopted for the inferential analysis. RESULTS: 66.7% of the participants received care in primary care, while 36.7% and 26.7% received care in specialized care and hospitals, respectively. As for QoL, the domains that showed the greatest impairment, with the lowest mean score, were limitation of physical aspects (9.2; 95%CI: 1.6; 16.7), limitation of emotional aspects (11.1; 95%CI: 0.6; 21.6), pain (29.9; 95%CI: 23.9;35.8), general state of health (35.8; 95%CI: 32.2; 39.4) and vitality (38.7; 95%CI: 31.9; 45.4). In the inferential analysis, there was no statistically significant difference in QoL between the group of women who received primary care or hospital care compared to the group who did not receive care at these levels (p > 0.05). On the other hand, there were statistically significant differences when the comparison was analyzed in specialized care. In the functional capacity domain (p = 0.005), the average score for the group that received specialized care was higher than the score for the group that did not, 38.2 and 24.2, respectively. For the social aspects domain (p = 0.045), the average score was 54.5 for those who received care and 37.5 for the group who did not receive care at the level of care in question. CONCLUSION: This study concluded that access to specialized care during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to women with fibromyalgia showing better results in QoL domains such as functional capacity and social aspects.

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A fibromialgia é uma condição clínica que apresenta dor musculoesquelética generalizada e crônica. Com a pandemia da COVID-19, fatores como distanciamento social e redução na busca e oferta por cuidados para as doenças crônicas podem ter contribuído para piorar a qualidade de vida (QV) das pessoas com fibromialgia. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a relação entre o acesso aos níveis de atenção à saúde e a QV de mulheres com fibromialgia durante a pandemia da COVID-19. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo observacional transversal descritivo com 30 mulheres diagnosticadas com fibromialgia, apresentando média de idade de 56,3±10,4 anos, que participaram da terapia em grupo promovida pelo projeto de extensão Dança Fibro, da Faculdade de Ciência da Saúde do Trairi da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (FACISA/UFRN). A QV foi avaliada usando o Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) e o acesso aos níveis de atenção à saúde foi investigado por meio de um questionário desenvolvido pelos pesquisadores, que também contemplou questões sociodemográficas e sobre condições de saúde. Para a análise de dados, foram usadas a estatística descritiva e a inferencial, sendo aplicado o teste de normalidade de Shapiro-Wilk para verificação da distribuição dos dados, e o teste t para comparar as médias das variáveis que apresentaram os dados normalmente distribuídos, enquanto que para as variáveis que não apresentaram distribuição normal, foi utilizado o teste não paramétrico de Mann-Whitney. Na análise inferencial, foi adotado um nível de significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: Foi observado que 66,7% das participantes receberam cuidados na atenção básica, enquanto que 36,7% e 26,7% foram assistidas na atenção especializada e hospitalar, respectivamente. No que diz respeito à QV, os domínios que apresentaram maior comprometimento, com menor escore médio, foram limitação dos aspectos físicos (9,2; IC95%: 1,6; 16,7), limitação dos aspectos emocionais (11,1; IC95%: 0,6; 21,6), dor (29,9; IC95%: 23,9;35,8), estado geral de saúde (35,8; IC95%: 32,2; 39,4) e vitalidade (38,7; IC95%: 31,9; 45,4). Na análise inferencial, não foi observada diferença estatisticamente significativa na QV entre o grupo de mulheres que foram assistidas na atenção básica ou na atenção hospitalar em comparação com o grupo que não recebeu assistência nestes níveis de atenção (p > 0,05). Em contrapartida, constatou-se diferenças estatisticamente significativas quando a comparação foi analisada no âmbito da atenção especializada. No domínio capacidade funcional (p = 0,005), o escore médio para o grupo que recebeu cuidados na atenção especializada foi superior ao escore do grupo que não recebeu, 38,2 e 24,2, respectivamente. Para o domínio aspectos sociais (p = 0,045), o escore médio foi de 54,5 para aquelas que foram assistidas e de 37,5 para o grupo que não recebeu assistência no nível de atenção em questão. CONCLUSÃO: Este estudo concluiu que o acesso à atenção especializada durante a pandemia da COVID-19 contribuiu para que as mulheres com fibromialgia apresentassem melhores resultados nos domínios da QV, tais como capacidade funcional e aspectos sociais.

ABSTRACT Watermelon is cultivated in practically all Brazilian states; however, there are still disagreements as to the best way to propagate it. In addition, the Northeast region, the main producing region in the country, is increasingly facing the scarcity of low-salinity water. Given this context, this study aimed to evaluate the morphophysiology and mineral contents of the watermelon crop subjected to irrigation water of different electrical conductivities, using seedlings or direct seeding. A randomized block experimental design with split plots was used, with four replications. The plot was formed by the electrical conductivities of the irrigation water (0.3, 1.5, 3.0, and 4.5 dS m-1) and the subplot by the planting methods - DS = direct seeding, TP1 = transplanting of the seedling produced with water of moderate salinity (1.5 dS m-1), and TP2 = transplanting of the seedling produced with water of low salinity (0.3 dS m-1). The highest biomass accumulation was obtained in the direct seeding method. Salt stress increases the intrinsic water use efficiency in watermelon plants. The TP1 and TP2 planting methods led to the highest contents of P and K in the leaf. The increase in the salinity level increases the content of S and reduces the content of Cu and Mn.

RESUMO A melancia é cultivada praticamente em todos os estados brasileiros; entretanto, ainda existem divergências quanto à melhor forma de propagação. Além disso, a região Nordeste, principal região produtora do país, enfrenta cada vez mais a escassez de água com baixos níveis de salinidade. Diante deste contexto, esse estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a morfofisiologia e os teores minerais na cultura da melancia submetida a diferentes condutividades elétricas da água de irrigação, utilizando-se mudas ou semeadura direta. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos ao acaso com parcelas subdivididas, com quatro repetições. A parcela foi formada pelas condutividades elétricas da água de irrigação (0,3; 1,5; 3,0; 4,5 dS m-1) e a subparcela pelos métodos de plantio - SD = semeadura direta, TP1 = transplantio da muda produzida com água de moderada salinidade (1,5 dS m-1) e TP2 = transplantio da muda produzida com água de baixa salinidade (0,3 dS m-1). O maior acúmulo de biomassa foi obtido no método de plantio por semeadura direta. O estresse salino aumenta a eficiência intrínseca do uso da água em plantas de melancia. Os métodos de plantio TP1 e TP2 apresentam os maiores valores nos teores foliares de P e K. O aumento do nível salino aumenta os teores foliares de S e reduz os teores de Cu e Mn.

Abstract Objective: To describe the process of translation into Brazilian Portuguese and cross-cultural adaptation of the French Reflux Symptom Score-12 questionnaire used for the diagnosis of laryngopharyngeal reflux. Methods: This was across-cultural translation and adaptation study of a health instrument, with a cross-sectional design. It was carried out in eight stages: translation from French into Brazilian Portuguese, cultural adaptation by a panel of experts, application of the first version (pilot test 1), adaptation by a panel of experts, application of the second version (pilot test 2), back translation, reviewing by a committee in conjunction with the author of the original instrument and, application of the final version. The Brazilian Portuguese versions of the questionnaire were applied to individuals with symptoms and signs of laryngopharyngeal reflux who underwent pHmetry and esophageal manometry at the study site. Results: In pilot test 1, the first version of the RSS-12 in Brazilian Portuguese was applied to 30 patients. The patients had no difficulty to understand any of the 12 symptom items, but 15 patients (50%) had difficulty interpreting the symptom frequency score. After adapting the format of the frequency score, a version 2 of the RSS-12 in Brazilian Portuguese was applied to another 23 patients, who completed the questionnaire in full without any difficulty. Along with the review committee, the author of the original RSS-12 considered the version 2 to be adequate and did not propose any changes, so it was approved as the final version of the Brazilian Portuguese RSS-12. Conclusion: The Brazilian Portuguese version of the instrument, called Reflux Symptom Score-12 PT-BR, shows good understanding and linguistic, conceptual and content equivalence, in relation to the original Reflux Symptom Score-12.

ABSTRACT The correct nutrition of orchards from fertilizer management directly influences fruit yield. Therefore, the objective was to evaluate the nutritional status of orchards of the ‘Montenegrina’ mandarin (Citrus deliciosa Tenore) grafted on Poncirus trifoliata Raf. in southern Brazil. The study included analyzes of soil and leaf tissue from 58 commercial orchards. More than 60% of the orchards were diagnosed with K and Mg insufficiency and more than 30% had an excess of N. There was an insufficiency in Mn and Zn of 60 and 96%, respectively, despite the levels of these micronutrients in the soil being high in both depths studied. In addition, no significant correlations were observed between the contents of a given nutrient in the soil and in the leaves, except for the Ca/Mg ratio. Insufficiency was observed in the leaf contents of K, Mg, Mn and Zn and excesses of N and Cu in the orchards. The use of phosphate and potassium fertilizers requires adjustments due to the excessive content of these nutrients in the soil. Pre-planting acidity correction and soil acidity management in ‘Montenegrina’ mandarin orchards already implanted needs to be optimized.

RESUMO: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito da suplementação proteica materna sobre o metabolismo energético do músculo esquelético de bezerros de corte. Dezesseis matrizes gestantes foram divididas em três grupos: CONTROLE (não suplementado); MÉDIO (suplementados entre 30 e 180 dias de gestação); e FINAL (suplementado entre 181 e 281 dias de gestação). O suplemento continha 30% de proteína bruta e foi fornecido em quantidades totais iguais aos tratamentos. Trinta dias após o nascimento, amostras de sangue e músculo dos bezerros foram coletadas para análises de expressão gênica, abundância de proteínas e metabólitos. Não foram observadas diferenças (P ≥ 0,15) no peso ao nascimento ou parâmetros de desempenho ao desmame, bem como na expressão dos genes avaliados (P ≥ 0,21). Os bezerros nascidos de matrizes do tratamento CONTROLE apresentaram menor proporção (P = 0,03) de proteína p-AMPK/AMPK no músculo esquelético. Os bezerros nascidos de matrizes do tratamento MÉDIO apresentaram concentração de glicose menor (P = 0,04) do que aqueles nascidos de matrizes do tratamento FINAL. Os resultados observados indicam que a ausência de suplementação proteica em matrizes gestantes pode alterar o metabolismo energético da progênie e refletir em uma inflexibilidade metabólica, a qual pode ocasionar limitações quanto à eficiência energética do tecido muscular esquelético e consequentemente, limitar o desempenho da progênie ao longo da fase pós-natal.

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the effect of maternal protein supplementation during mid or late gestation on energy metabolism of the skeletal muscle of beef calves. Sixteen pregnant cows were divided into 3 groups: CTRL (not supplemented); MID (supplemented from 30 to 180 days of gestation); and LATE (supplemented from 181 to 281 days of gestation). The supplement contained 30% crude protein. Thirty days after birth, blood and muscle samples of the calves were collected for analyses of gene expression, proteins, and metabolites. No differences (P ≥ 0.15) in birth weight, performance at weaning, or muscle expression of the genes evaluated (P ≥ 0.21) were observed. Calves born to CTRL cows had a lower ratio (P = 0.03) of p-AMPK/AMPK protein in the skeletal muscle. Calves born to MID cows had lower (P = 0.04) glucose concentration than those born to LATE cows. Changes in p-AMPK/AMPK protein, indicated a possible metabolic inflexibility in the skeletal muscle of calves born to CTRL cows. These results indicated that lack of protein supplementation in pregnant cows alter the energy metabolism of their calves and reflect in a metabolic inflexibility.

RESUMO: Considerando a necessidade de terapias alternativas para a mastite bovina, uma inflamação, normalmente de causa infecciosa, de alta prevalência e de alto impacto econômico nas fazendas leiteiras, avaliou-se a eficácia antimicrobiana, in vivo, de uma formulação intramamária à base de polipirrol (PPy) solúvel, um polímero condutor promissor para aplicações biomédicas, especialmente como potente antibacteriano. Neste ensaio, quartos mamários de vacas holandesas sadias (n = 8) foram inoculados com Staphylococcus aureus e tratados, por via intramamária, com formulação experimental à base de PPy solúvel (5%) e com formulação comercial à base de sulfato de gentamicina. O efeito desses tratamentos foi avaliado com a realização de lactoculturas, da Contagem Bacteriana Total (TBC), da Contagem de Células Somáticas (SCC) e da análise da composição do leite das amostras obtidas de quartos mamários, em sete momentos experimentais. Avaliação hematológica dos animais também foi realizada. A aplicação intramamária de três doses da formulação experimental à base de PPy solúvel resultou em maiores log/mL da TBC e da SCC quando comparadas ao grupo controle positivo e ao grupo que recebeu sulfato de gentamicina. A administração da formulação experimental não induziu alterações na composição do leite e nos parâmetros hematológicos. Alguns fatores farmacocinéticos e farmacodinâmicos do PPy solúvel podem ser atribuídos a ineficácia antimicrobiana da pomada experimental. Outras pesquisas devem ser realizados em prol do desenvolvimento de formulações que permitam a atuação antibacteriana do PPy solúvel no ambiente intramamário de vacas leiteiras.

ABSTRACT: Given the need for alternative therapies for bovine mastitis, an infectious disease of high prevalence and significant economic impact in dairy farms, this study evaluated the in vivo antimicrobial efficacy of an intramammary formulation based on soluble polypyrrole (PPy), a promising conductive polymer for biomedical applications, especially as an effective antimicrobial agent. In this assay, mammary quarters of healthy Holstein Friesian cows (n = 8) were inoculated with Staphylococcus aureus and treated, via the intramammary route, with an experimental formulation based on soluble PPy (5%) and a commercial formulation based on gentamicin sulfate. The effect of these treatments was evaluated based on milk cultures, Total Bacterial Count (TBC), Somatic Cell Count (SCC), and milk composition analysis of mammary quarter samples in seven experimental moments. In addition, hematological evaluations of the animals were also performed. The intramammary application of three levels of the experimental formulation based on soluble PPy resulted in higher log/mL of the TBC and SCC compared to a positive control group and a group that received gentamicin sulfate. The experimental formulation did not induce changes in milk composition or in hematological parameters. Certain factors related to pharmacokinetics, such as the type of carrier used in the formulation and the pharmacodynamics of soluble PPy, may have contributed to the antimicrobial ineffectiveness of the experimental formulation. The results of this study neither define nor decrease the antimicrobial potential of soluble PPy. Further research is required to develop formulations that enable the antibacterial action of soluble PPy in the intramammary environment of dairy cows.

Abstract: Introduction: The cadaver is an irreplaceable piece in the learning of human anatomy, allowing a three-dimensional view of anatomical structures. However, there is a scenario of scarcity and increased demand for cadaveric parts in Brazilian universities. Therefore, several institutions, supported by article 14 of Law 10.406/2002 of the Brazilian Civil Code, implemented body donation programs aimed at bringing significant improvements in the teaching quality of the anatomy discipline. Objective: To analyze the level of knowledge and perspectives of a university community regarding the voluntary donation of cadaveric bodies for educational and research purposes. Method: This is an observational, cross-sectional and prospective study with a quantitative approach and data collection through an individual questionnaire. The subjects included in the study were teachers and students from the Federal University of Maranhão, Campus Dom Delgado - UFMA. The questionnaires were related to obtaining information about knowledge and opinions on the topic of body donation. Result: A total of 264 answered questionnaires were obtained, which showed that 85.65% of students and 87.1% of teachers were aware of the possibility of donating their own bodies. However, it was observed that 94% of the interviewees did not know what procedures were necessary for the donation, and 86% did not have knowledge about the legislation that allowed this practice. Furthermore, 27.65% of the participants were able to donate their own body, 33.7% indicated that they would not donate and 38.9% reported that they had no formed opinion. The main reason given for donating was: “to contribute to the advancement of education in the health area”, and for not donating: “I want to be buried or cremated”. Conclusion: There is a high percentage of individuals who do not know how to carry out the donation of their own bodies, being evidenced that the participants have low aptitude for donation. However, there is a significant percentage of individuals who do not have a formed opinion on the subject, demonstrating that the dissemination of this topic is a means to increase adherence to this practice. It is important to carry out the development of body donation programs to solve the problem.

Resumo: Introdução: O cadáver é uma peça insubstituível no aprendizado da anatomia humana, pois permite uma visão tridimensional das estruturas anatômicas. Entretanto, observa-se um cenário de escassez e aumento da demanda das peças cadavéricas nas universidades brasileiras. Logo, diversas instituições, amparadas no artigo 14 da Lei nº 10.406/2002 do Código Civil brasileiro, implementaram programas de doação de corpos interessados em trazer melhorias significativas na qualidade de ensino da disciplina de anatomia. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar o grau de conhecimento e as perspectivas de uma comunidade universitária a respeito da doação voluntária de corpos cadavéricos para fins educacionais e de pesquisa. Método: Trata-se de um estudo observacional, transversal e prospectivo com abordagem quantitativa e coleta de dados por meio de questionário individual. Os sujeitos incluídos foram os docentes e discentes da Universidade Federal do Maranhão (Ufma), campus Dom Delgado. Os questionários eram relativos à obtenção de informações sobre o conhecimento e a opinião acerca da temática da doação de corpos. Resultado: Obteve-se um total de 264 questionários respondidos, os quais mostraram que 85,65% dos discentes e 87,1% dos docentes tinham conhecimento acerca da possibilidade da doação do próprio corpo. Contudo, observou-se que 94% dos entrevistados não sabiam que procedimentos eram necessários para a doação, e 86% não possuíam conhecimento acerca da legislação que permitia tal prática. Ademais, 27,65% dos participantes estavam aptos a doar o próprio corpo, 33,7% apontaram que não doariam e 38,9% informaram que não tinham opinião formada. O principal motivo apontado para doar foi: “para contribuir com o avanço da educação na área da saúde”, e para não doar: “quero ser enterrado ou cremado”. Conclusão: Existe um alto percentual de indivíduos que não conhecem os meios para realizar a doação de corpos, sendo evidenciado que os participantes apresentam baixa aptidão para doação. Contudo, existe um percentual significativo de indivíduos que não tem opinião formada sobre o assunto, demonstrando que a divulgação dessa temática é um meio para aumentar a adesão a tal prática. É importante realizar o desenvolvimento de programas de doação de corpos para solucionar a problemática.

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the perception of nursing professionals in an intensive care unit in Angola about humanized care and identify resources necessary for its implementation. Methods: a qualitative, descriptive study conducted with 15 professionals in June-October/2020 in intensive care unit in Angola. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews; analysis based on the collective subject discourse technique. Results: five central ideas emerged: three related to the perception of humanized care (“From integral vision and empathy to a set of actions in all phases of care”, “Humanizing is extending care to family members and companions”, “Humanized care requires the establishment of a bond of trust and guarantee of individualized care”); and two on the resources necessary for this care (“Need for infrastructure - human and material resources”, “Professional training and humanized care are interconnected”). Final Considerations: humanized care involves objectivity and subjectivity; it includes family members. An adequate infrastructure can provide it.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar percepción de enfermeros de una Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos en Angola sobre atenciones humanizadas e identificar recursos necesarios para su implementación. Métodos: estudio cualitativo, descriptivo, realizado con 15 profesionales en junio-octubre/2020, en una Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos de Angola. Los datos fueron recolectados mediante entrevista semiestructurada; análisis basado en técnica del Discurso del Sujeto Colectivo. Resultados: emergieron cinco ideas centrales: tres referentes a la percepción de la atención humanizada (“De la visión integral y empatía a un conjunto de acciones en todos los momentos de la atención”, “Humanizar es extender atención a familiares y acompañantes”, “Atención humanizada implica establecimiento de vínculo de confianza, garantía de atención individualizada”); y dos sobre los recursos necesarios para esa atención (“Necesidad de infraestructura - recursos humanos y materiales”, “Capacitación profesional y atención humanizada están interconectados”). Consideraciones Finales: la atención humanizada involucra objetividad y subjetividad; incluye familiares. Hay necesidad de infraestructura adecuada para proporcionarlo.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar a percepção dos profissionais de enfermagem de uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva em Angola sobre cuidados humanizados e identificar recursos necessários para sua implementação. Métodos: estudo qualitativo, descritivo, realizado com 15 profissionais em junho outubro/2020, em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva de Angola. Os dados foram coletados mediante entrevista semiestruturada; análise baseada na técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Resultados: emergiram cinco ideias centrais: três referentes à percepção do cuidado humanizado (“Da visão integral e empatia a um conjunto de ações em todos os momentos do cuidado”, “Humanizar é estender cuidado aos familiares e acompanhantes”, “Assistência humanizada requer estabelecimento de vínculo de confiança e garantia de cuidado individualizado”); e duas sobre os recursos necessários para esse cuidado (“Necessidade de infraestrutura - recursos humanos e materiais”, “Capacitação profissional e cuidado humanizado estão interligados”). Considerações Finais: o cuidado humanizado envolve objetividade e subjetividade; inclui os familiares. Há necessidade de infraestrutura adequada para proporcioná-lo.

ABSTRACT Coffee seedlings are commonly produced on substrate composed of a mixture of soil and cattle manure, supplemented with chemical fertilizers. Alternatives to reduce production costs and produce seedlings of greater quality and health include the use of commercial organic substrates, which require less handling. The use of beneficial microorganisms such as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can be considered a good alternative for production of more vigorous coffee seedlings. The main goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of the inoculation of AMF isolates on coffee seedlings development in a commercial organic substrate (based on coconut fiber) and conventional substrate (mixture composed of soil and cattle manure compost). Ten AMF were tested: Rhizophagus irregularis, Glomus macrocarpum, Claroideoglomus etunicatum, Rhizophagus clarus, Glomus spp., Gigaspora margarita, Acaulospora morrowiae, Acaulospora scrobiculata, Acaulospora spp., and Dentiscutata heterogamma. Plant growth, shoot P content, mycorrhizal colonization, extraradical mycelium length, phosphatase activity, and photosynthetic pigments were evaluated. The effects of mycorrhization depended on both the inoculated fungal species and the substrate for seedling cultivation. Inoculation of G. margarita, Acaulospora spp., and Glomus spp. in the conventional substrate conferred the best growth plant responses, increasing shoot biomass by 160 to 320%. In the commercial substrate, the most efficient AMF were R. clarus, Glomus spp, A. morrowiae and A. scrobiculata, with up to 149% of shoot biomass increase. The commercial organic substrate and the inoculation of some of the AMF isolates were highly beneficial to coffee seedlings development and can replace the use of the conventional substrate. These results open new opportunities for the use of AMF as an inoculant to improve coffee seedling production in commercial organic substrates.

Abstract Objective To analyze the knowledge produced in the scientific literature about older adults’ resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method This is an integrative literature review with primary studies published in full, in Portuguese, English and/or Spanish, between 2020 and 2022, in PubMed, EMBASE, LILACS, Web of Science and PsycINFO-APA databases. The articles were exported to the Rayyan system. The selected studies were read and entered into an instrument whose extracted data were authors, year, objective, study design, sample, mean age, resilience, main results and conclusion. In the critical assessment to determine the methodological quality and level of evidence, for qualitative studies, the Guidelines for Critical Review Form: Qualitative Studies were used, for quantitative studies, the Guideline Critical Review Form for Quantitative Studies, and mixed studies, the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Results Correspond to the final analysis of the nine published articles. Regarding coping strategies, physical activities stand out, such as walking, Tai-chi, running, resistance exercises and cycling; communication technology use, such as games, video sites, teleconferences, watching TV and communication application use and leisure activities, such as reading, playing musical instruments, meditation, the art of sewing, gardening and painting and lifestyle, keeping busy, seeking social support, eating healthy, and maintaining household routines. Conclusion Older adults were relatively resilient during this pandemic. Resilience was an important factor for maintaining the well-being and quality of life of this population, with emphasis on physical activity and technology use.Open Science Framework (OSF): https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/VSBHP

Resumen Objetivo Analizar el conocimiento producido en la literatura científica sobre la resiliencia de personas mayores ante la pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos Revisión integradora de la literatura con estudios primarios publicados en su totalidad, en portugués, inglés o español, entre 2020 y 2022, en las bases de datos PubMed, EMBASE, LILACS, Web of Science y PsycINFO-APA. Se exportaron los artículos al sistema Rayyan, se leyeron los estudios seleccionados y se ingresaron en un instrumento cuyos datos extraídos fueron: autores, año, objetivo, tipo de estudio, muestra, promedio de edad, resiliencia, resultados principales y conclusión. En la evaluación crítica para determinar la calidad metodológica y nivel de evidencia, se utilizó, para estudios cualitativos, el instrumento Guidelines for Critical Review Form: Qualitative Studies , para cuantitativos, el Guideline Critical Review Form for Quantitative Studies y para estudios mixtos, el Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool . Resultados Nueve artículos publicados conformaron el análisis final. Sobre las estrategias de afrontamiento, se destacan las actividades físicas, como caminatas, Tai-chi , correr, ejercicios de resistencia y ciclismo; el uso de la tecnología de la comunicación, como juegos, páginas de videos, teleconferencias, mirar televisión y el uso de aplicaciones de comunicación y actividades recreativas, como lectura, tocar instrumentos musicales, meditación, arte de costura, jardinería y pintura y estilo de vida, mantenerse ocupado, buscar apoyo social, alimentarse de forma saludable y mantener rutinas domésticas. Conclusión Las personas mayores fueron relativamente resilientes durante la pandemia. La resiliencia fue un factor importante para mantener el bienestar y la calidad de vida de esta población, con énfasis en la práctica de actividad física y el uso de tecnologías.Open Science Framework (OSF): https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/VSBHP

Resumo Objetivo Analisar o conhecimento produzido na literatura científica sobre a resiliência de pessoas idosas diante da pandemia COVID-19. Método Revisão integrativa da literatura com estudos primários publicados na íntegra, em Portugues, Ingles e/ou Espanhol, entre 2020 e 2022 nas bases de dados PubMed, EMBASE, LILACS, Web of Science e PsycINFO-APA. Os artigos foram exportados para o sistema Rayyan, os estudos selecionados foram lidos e inseridos em um instrumento cujos dados extraídos foram: autores, ano, objetivo,tipo de estudo, amostra, média da idade, resiliência, principais resultados e conclusão. Na avaliação crítica para determinar a qualidade metodológica e nível de evidência, para estudos qualitativos utilizou-se o Guidelines for Critical Review Form: Qualitative Studies , para quantitativos o Guideline Critical Review Form for Quantitative Studies e estudos mistos o Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool . Resultados Correspondem à análise final dos nove artigos publicados. Sobre às estratégias de enfrentamento, destacam-se atividades físicas, sendo estas, caminhadas, Tai-chi , corridas, exercícios de resistência e ciclismo; o uso da tecnologia de comunicação, como jogos, site de videos, teleconferencias, assistir TV e o uso de aplicativos de comunicação e as atividades de lazer, como a leitura, tocar instrumentos musicais, meditação, a arte de costura, jardinagem e pintura e estilo de vida, mantendo-se ocupado, busca de apoio social, se alimentar saudável e a manutenção de rotinas domésticas. Conclusão As pessoas idosas foram relativamente resilientes durante essa pandemia. A resiliência foi fator importante para a manutenção do bem-estar e qualidade de vida dessa população, com destaque para a prática de atividade física e o uso de tecnologias.

Abstract Gibberellins can promote the inhibition of floral induction in citrus in order to reduce alternate bearing. However, not much is known about the responsiveness of Citrus deliciosa to exogenous applications of gibberellic acid. Furthermore, the successive application of gibberellins is barely studied. The main objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of successive applications of gibberellic acid (GA3) on the reduction of spring flowering subsequent to low fruit load periods (off-year) in ‘Montenegrina’ and ‘Rainha’ mandarin trees, in southern Brazil. The treatments consisted of one to four successive applications of GA3 (40 mg L-1) with 21-day interval in off-year trees. Applications began in May and ended in July. There was a significant reduction in sprouting and flowering of ‘Montenegrina’ mandarin with more than two GA3 successive applications compared to the control. To ‘Rainha’ mandarin, only two GA3 applications reduced the sprouting and solely one GA3 application was enough to reduce sprouting in relation to the control. GA3 use reduced sprouting and flowering of Montenegrina and Rainha cultivars. The orchard age may be related to its level of alternate bearing and, therefore, to the greater or lesser sensitivity of gibberellin applications.

Resumo As giberelinas podem promover a inibição da indução floral em citros com intuito de reduzir a alternância de produção. Contudo, pouco se sabe sobre a responsividade de Citrus deliciosa às aplicações exógenas de ácido giberélico. Além disso, a aplicação sucessiva de giberelinas é pouco estudada. Desta forma, objetivou-se avaliar o efeito de aplicações sucessivas de ácido giberélico (AG3) sobre a redução do florescimento primaveril subsequente a safras de baixa carga de frutos (ano off) em tangerineiras ‘Montenegrina’ e ‘Rainha’, no Sul do Brasil. Os tratamentos consistiram em uma a quatro aplicações sucessivas de 40 mg L-1 de AG3, com intervalos de 21 dias, em plantas em ano off. O início das aplicações foi em maio, e o término, em julho. Houve redução significativa de brotação e de florescimento com mais de duas aplicações sucessivas de AG3 para a tangerineira ‘Montenegrina’ em relação ao controle. Para a tangerineira ‘Rainha’, apenas com duas aplicações de AG3, o florescimento foi reduzido, enquanto apenas uma aplicação já foi suficiente para reduzir a brotação em relação ao controle. O uso de AG3 reduz brotação e florescimento das cultivares Montenegrina e Rainha. A idade do pomar pode estar relacionada ao seu nível de alternância produtiva e, desta forma, à maior ou à menor sensibilidade a aplicações de giberelinas.

Abstract The perceptions of parents/caregivers regarding their children’s oral health can influence the standard of care and decision-making regarding oral health. The children’s perspective on their own oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) may differ from the parents/caregivers’ views. This cross-sectional study aimed to analyze the agreement between the perceptions of parents/caregivers and schoolchildren regarding OHRQoL. It was conducted with a sample of children between 8 and 11 years old and their parents/caregivers from Pelotas. Children answered the Child Perceptions Questionnaire 8-10 (CPQ), and parents/caregivers answered the short form of the Parental-Caregiver Perceptions Questionnaire (P-CPQ). Socioeconomic data were also collected. Children’s dental caries, traumatic dental injuries, and malocclusions were examined. The Spearman’s correlation test was performed. A total of 119 parents/caregivers-children pairs were included. There was an agreement between the total scores of parents/caregivers and children (0.2770; p = 0.003), in the oral symptoms (0.1907; p = 0.038), and functional limitations (0.2233; p=0.015) domains. The Bland-Altman graph showed an agreement between children’s and parents/caregivers’ OHRQoL total score, but there was an underestimation of approximately two points in the parents/caregivers’ perception compared to the children’s score. There was an agreement between the reports of parents/caregivers and children regarding children’s OHRQoL.