bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Antibiotic Exposure and Dental Health: A Systematic Review
Authors: Ravindra Dharini , Huang Gwendolyn , Hallett Kerrod , Burgner David P. , Gwee Amanda , Silva Mihiri J.
Published: June 2023

CONTEXT

The use of antibiotics in young children is widespread and may lead to adverse effects on dental health, including staining, developmental defects, and dental caries.

OBJECTIVE

To systematically review the effects of early childhood antibiotic exposure on dental health.

DATA SOURCES

Medline (Ovid/PubMed), Embase (Ovid) and Cochrane databases. Study bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.

STUDY SELECTION

English language articles that reported antibiotic exposure before 8 years of age and 1 or more of the relevant outcomes (dental caries, intrinsic tooth staining, or developmental defects of enamel) were included.

DATA EXTRACTION

Data on study population, design, type of antibiotic, outcome measurement, and results were extracted from the identified studies.

RESULTS

The initial search yielded 1003 articles of which 34 studies were included. Five of the 18 studies on tetracycline described a dose response relationship between exposure to tetracycline doses of > 20 mg/kg per day and dental staining. Early childhood exposure to doxycycline (at any dose) was not associated with dental staining. There was no clear association between any early childhood antibiotic exposure and dental caries or enamel defects.

LIMITATIONS

In all included studies, the main limitations and sources of bias were the lack of comparison groups, inconsistent outcome measures, and lack of adjustment for relevant confounders.

CONCLUSIONS

There was no evidence that newer tetracycline formulations (doxycycline and minocycline) at currently recommended dosages led to adverse effects on dental health. Findings regarding antibiotic exposure and developmental defects of enamel or dental caries were inconsistent. Further prospective studies are warranted.
Ліберальні вчення Людвіга фон Мізеса як теоретичне підґрунтя післявоєнної відбудови України
Authors: Гончарук-Чолач Тетяна , Гурик Мирослава , Томахів Володимир
Published: June 2023

У статті розкрито деякі положення вчень всесвітньовідомого  вченого зі Львова, засновника австрійської економічної школи Людвіга фон Мізеса, які лягли в основу класичних ліберальних цінностей та були використані в побудові ринкової економіки сучасного зразка. Суть їх полягає в тому, що єдиним правильним у функціонуванні суспільства являється наявність приватної власності на засоби виробництва, тому, що успішною держава може бути лише розвиваючись ринковим шляхом.

Доведено, що визначаючи свободу неподільною умовою існування вільної держави, Людвіг фон Мізес наголошував на тому, що за умов втрати економічного суверенітету особистість втрачає також і політичний суверенітет.

Особлива увага авторів статті привернута до фундаментальних для економіки західного типу цінностей таких, як: вільний ринок, приватна власність, економічна та політична свобода, конкуренція, народовладдя, які мають стати теоретичним підґрунтям післявоєнної відбудови України.

З’ясовано, що вчений наголошував на великій ролі народовладдя, коли з життя простих громадян буде поступово відтіснятися велика держава і вони самі стануть господарями. Велика роль у цьому належить федералістичним ідеям, за допомогою яких надаватимуться кожному більше влади на місцях, більше економічних ініціатив. Це по суті звільнення дрібного та середнього бізнесу, та й самої людини, розвиток вільного підприємництва. З цього всього витікає, що кожний громадянин має бути надзвичайно свідомим, відповідальний за самого себе і за своє життя.

Автори публікації наголошують на тому, що в післявоєнній відбудові варто звернутися до досвіду держав, які після  руйнування соціалістичного табору, змінили ціннісні орієнтації в організації суспільно-політичного життя та обрали правильний шлях розвитку і підтримали західний вектор інтеграції для розвитку своїх економік, провели системні реформи, ідейне підґрунтя яких склали вчення Людвіга фон Мізеса.
Створення й історичний розвиток системи Академії наук в Азербайджані
Authors: Асгарова Айтак Ельвін
Published: June 2023

Сьогодні історія науки вивчається з одного боку в рамках окремих галузей науки (історія фізики - у фізичних науках, історія математики - в математичних науках, історія лінгвістики - в лінгвістичних науках, та ін.), з іншого – історія науки є предметом дослідження філософії як певної одиниці (сукупності історії науки основних підсистем). Більш популярним довгостроковим терміном у філософії науки було позитивістське тлумачення історії науки. Принципи позитивістської історії науки дав В. Вевель у праці «Історія індуктивної науки». У позитивістській методології процесу розвитку науки виникає процес поступового і безперервного накопичення знань. Його критично сприйняли провідні історики науки.

Азербайджан є одним з найстаріших центрів науки і культури в світі. Жителі його історичної території протягом тисячоліть створювали багату культурну та матеріальну спадщину. Серед давніх пам’яток культури не мало наукових праць. У першій половині 20 століття А. Койре приймає роль наукової революції в історії науки, в результаті якої змінюється наукова картина світу і науковий спосіб мислення. На його думку, важливими чинниками розвитку науки є внутрішньонаукові фактори. На той час його сучасник Д. Бернал вирішальними щодо науки вважав виробничо-технічні, соціально-політичні, релігійні та інші фактори. Т. Кун представив історію науки як час наукової революції, яка призвела до зміни наукових парадигм, і оцінив позитивістську історію науки як факти, що суперечать історії.

Азербайджанська Народна Республіка (1918-20) зіграла важливу роль у визнанні азербайджанської науки і її інтелектуальних цінностей національним багатством.
‘LOL I DUNNO’: LINGUISTIC AND COGNITIVE MECHANISMS OF FORMING INTERNET-MEMES
Authors: Aksiutina Tatiana
Published: June 2023

The article studies the phenomenon of the Internet-meme as the main structural unit of the modern media discourse, performing the functions of integration, translation, representation, information, as well as emotional and phatic functions. The main characteristics of the Internet meme as a media image, which has been considered for a long time as an Internet phenomenon of the game plan, aimed at achieving a comic effect, are analyzed.

The paper applies a semiotic-linguistic approach to the analysis of forming Internet-memes, allowing to understand how any sign turns into a meme as well as narrows the object of the analysis to communication phenomena expressed through verbal and non-verbal means. The mechanism of compression is considered as a linguo-cognitive technique for creating Internet-memes. Firstly, the compression mechanism involves the simplification of the text of the meme and its surface structure according to the law of language economy, the requirements of the genre, and the characteristics of the information carrier, which leads to an increase in the information content of language units and the elimination of components that can be restored using the non-verbal part of the text without changing its informative side. That is why there is a frequent use of various kinds of elliptical structures in Internet memes. Secondly, compression allows reflecting colloquial language in Internet memes through the use of compressed units and constructions. At the same time, the mechanism of compression in Internet memes inevitably leads to an increasing role of background knowledge and initiates the process of inference, which is necessary for the recipient to understand the author’s implication.
Gênero na Rede Federal de Educação Profissional, Científica e Tecnológica do Brasil
Authors: Farias Bruna de Oliveira
Published: June 2023

O debate sobre a equidade de gênero tem tido destaque nos estudos educacionais e observa-se avanços nessa pauta. Contudo, o setor público carece de estudos sobre o tema. Embora o acesso a cargos públicos não discrimine por gênero, há predominância masculina nos espaços de poder, no gerenciamento de pessoas nos Institutos Federais de Educação Técnica e Tecnológica. Nesse estudo, investiga-se a ocupação feminina em cargos de direção (CD-1 e CD-2) a partir de um estudo descritivo, tendo como base o Painel Estatístico de Pessoal do Poder Executivo Federal do Brasil. Os resultados revelam que há quase três vezes mais homens exercendo CD-1 no país do que mulheres na mesma função. A desigualdade é ainda maior na ocupação de CD-2, onde 23% desses são ocupados por mulheres, enquanto 77% são desempenhados por homens. Esse contexto ratifica os estudos do sociólogo Pierre Bourdieu quanto à violência simbólica, traduzida na naturalização da dominação masculina, que atribui lugares sociais mais ou menos afeitos ao perfil feminino e, em última instância, acabam por alijar mulheres dos espaços de poder e prestígio nesses espaços educacionais historicamente construídos por homens.
Pericarditis related to post-acute COVID infection: A case report and review of the literature
Authors: Nguyen Nhu Ngoc , Dudouet Pierre , Dhiver Catherine , Gautret Philippe
Published: June 2023

Cardiovascular involvement has been described in acute and recovered COVID-19 patients. Here, we present a case of symptomatic pericarditis with persistent symptoms for at least six months after the acute infection and report 66 published cases of pericarditis in discharged COVID patients. Patient mean age ± SD was 49.7 ± 13.3 years, ranging from 15 to 75 years and 57.6% were female. A proportion of 89.4% patients reported at least one comorbidity, with autoimmune and allergic disorders, hypertension and dyslipidaemia, as the most frequent. Only 8.3% of patients experienced severe symptoms of acute COVID-19. The time between acute COVID and pericarditis symptoms varied from 14 to 255 days. Chest pain (90.9%), tachycardia (60.0%) and dyspnoea (38.2%) were the most frequent symptoms in post-acute pericarditis. A proportion of 45.5% and 87% of patients had an abnormal electrocardiogram and abnormal transthoracic ultrasound, respectively. Colchicine combined with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) were prescribed to 39/54 (72%) patients. Of them, 12 were switched to corticosteroid therapy due to non-response to the first-line treatment. Only 6 patients had persisting symptoms and were considered as non-respondent to therapy.

Our report highlights that pericarditis should be suspected in COVID-19 patients with persistent chest pain and dyspnoea when pulmonary function is normal. Treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and colchicine is usually effective but corticosteroids are sometimes required.
Optimisation of edible coating conditions using statistical Response Surface Methodology for shelf life extension of fresh-cut guava
Authors: Kumari J. , Pooja
Published: June 2023

In the present study, six different edible coatings were evaluated to assess their microbicidal efficiency on pre-treated disinfected fresh cut guava. Among all coatings viz. alginate, pectin, carboxy methylcellulose, carrageenan, and starch, chitosan showed significant microbial growth inhibition and preservation of physico-chemical characteristics of fresh cut guava. Further, optimisation of coating parameters i.e. concentration (% w/v) and dipping time (min) was performed using Response Surface Methodology. It revealed that the fresh-cut guava dipped in 1% (w/v) chitosan for 3 min had desirability level of 91% and extension of its shelf life up to 9 days, as compared to 5 days shelf life of uncoated fresh-cut guava, maintaining all its physico-chemical parameters and microbial growth under the permissible level. Validation of optimised conditions was conducted at 5.0 kg scale that resulted in firmness of 1.90 (kg), 2.6 g/100 g sugars content, 8.0 °Brix total soluble solids content, 3.4 pH, 4.1 log CFU g−1 total plate count, 3.1 log CFU g−1 yeast and moulds count, and 3.1 log CFU g−1 total coliforms count on fresh-cut guava at 9th day of refrigeration storage. Shelf life analysis revealed that chitosan coated fresh cut guava can stay fresh till 10th day under refrigeration with maintaining all its nutritive, microbiological, and sensory properties in the acceptable range.
A szegedi Sebészeti Műtéttani Intézet 25 éve •
Authors: Szabó Andrea
Published: June 2023

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Az összeállítás Boros Mihály professzor 25 éves intézetvezetői jubileuma alkalmából készült, és a szegedi Sebészeti Műtéttani Intézet oktatási és kutatási eredményeit összegzi; szándékunk szerint bemutatva, mennyiben sikerült összekapcsolni a preklinikai és klinikai sebészetet, a műtéttani képzéseket és a kísérletes sebészeti kutatásokat az 1998 és 2023 közötti években.
Study of relationship between cost overrun and material waste in building construction projects
Authors: Mahamid Ibrahim
Published: June 2023

This paper aims to recognize the effect of material waste on cost increase in Palestinian construction projects. The study used questionnaire survey to achieve its objectives. The target population of the study are constructors and consultants involved in construction projects. The study also predicts the effect of cost overrun on material waste in some construction activities, namely: ceramic and brick works. The collected data were analyzed using statistical analyses. The study has established that among the various factors that affect cost overrun, experience in the line of work, conflicts among project participants, payments delay, and political situation are the key factors. While the analysis revealed that the main material waste factors are: poor site management, using untrained labors, rework due to workers' mistakes, selecting the lowest bidder contractor/subcontractor, and frequent change orders. Data from 55 building projects constructed in the West Bank between 2015 and 2020 were collected to test the relation between material waste and cost increase. Two mathematical models were developed: Model (l) links cost increase and waste in ceramic works. It indicates that if waste increases by 1%, the cost will increase by 1.07%. Model (2) links between cost increase and material waste in brick works. It tells that if waste increases by 1%, cost will increase by 1.25%. R square of value >0.7, for both models, indicates a strong linear relation between cost increase and material waste. This is the first study that predicts the effect of material waste on cost increase in Palestinian construction sector. The study encourages different parties related to construction projects to manage factors of cost overrun and material waste to enhance the sector of construction.
New records of agaricoid macrofungi (Agaricales, Basidiomycota) in an urban fragment of tropical dry forest from Colombian Caribbean Region
Authors: Luna-Fontalvo Jorge A. , Abaunza Cristian , Barrios Alejandra , Ramírez-Roncallo Kevin , Guerrero Roberto J. , Negritto María A.
Published: June 2023

Three new records of Agaricales species from the Colombian Caribbean region are presented: Agrocybe pediades (Fr.) Fayod, Macrocybe titans (H.E. Bigelow & Kimbr.) Pegler, Lodge & Nakasone, and Podaxis pistillaris (L.) Fr. Descriptions, photographs, and illustrations of the macroscopic and microscopic features of each species are presented, as well as a brief discussion of their distribution.
Banana horizontal and vertical resistance to the burrowing nematode depends on the level of aggressiveness or virulence of the nematode population
Authors: Santos Jansen Rodrigo Pereira , Faleiro Fábio Gelape , Costa Dilson da Cunha , Amorim Edson Perito , Silva Sebastião de Oliveira e , Cares Juvenil Enrique
Published: June 2023

Abstract The burrowing nematode Radopholus similis is among the most damaging pathogens. Resistant plants are one of the most promising approaches for nematode control, and knowledge of resistance and aggressiveness components is essential to understand resistance genetics and developing new cultivars. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the degree of resistance of eight banana accessions to populations of R. similis to verify differences in the reproduction capacity between nematode populations and to study the horizontal/vertical resistance and aggressiveness/ virulence components of Musa spp. and R. similis pathosystem. The accessions 4249-05, 4279-06, Yangambi Km5, 0323-03, 0337-02, 1304-06, Borneo and Grande Naine were inoculated with one of three R. similis populations from the Brazilian states of Pernambuco, Distrito Federal, and Santa Catarina and kept in a greenhouse. Accessions 4249-05, Yangambi Km5, 0323-03, and 4279-06 showed different resistance levels, and the Pernambuco population had the highest reproductive capacity. Using Griffing Model IV, evidence of vertical and horizontal resistance was observed, with accessions 4249-05 and Yangambi km5 showing the highest levels of horizontal resistance.
Calcium carbide in anticipation and standardization of ripening in Cajá-manga fruits
Authors: Gomes Francielly Rodrigues , Silva Danielle Fabíola Pereira da , Costa Gabriel Silva , Souza Pedro Henrique Magalhães de , Silveira-Neto Américo Nunes da , Cruz Simério Carlos Silva
Published: June 2023

Abstract Fruit ripening promoted by the exogenous application of ethylene analogs, such as calcium carbide, has commercial advantages. Thus, the knowledge of the responses of fruits treated with ethylene-inducing agents is essential to optimize the use of these substances. This work aimed to evaluate the influence of exposure to calcium carbide on the anticipation and standardization of postharvest ripening of cajá-manga fruits. Physiologically mature fruits were exposed to calcium carbide for 24 hours at concentrations 0, 20, 40, 80, and 110 g m-3. The fruits were stored at a temperature of 28±2 °C and evaluated at 0, 2, 4, and 6 days for the loss of fresh mass, color of the epidermis and pulp given by the CIELAB color space, titratable acidity, soluble solids content, the ratio between soluble solids content and titratable acidity, and vitamin C content. Cajá-manga fruits treated with different concentrations of calcium carbide had their ripening anticipated without compromising their characteristics. The concentrations of 20, 40, and 80 g m-3 of calcium carbide allowed the anticipation and standardization of fruit ripening within four days during storage, while for the highest concentration (110 g m-3), complete maturation was accelerated, occurring between two and four days of storage.
Dolarização, âncora cambial e reservas internacionais
Authors: BATISTA JR. PAULO NOGUEIRA
Published: June 2023

RESUMO Discussões técnicas sobre alternativas de estabilização para o Brasil focaram recentemente na utilização da taxa de câmbio como âncora nominal e medidas que envolvem um grau de dolarização da economia. Este último implicaria sanção oficial pela crescente substituição de moeda estrangeira por moeda nacional, um tipo de decisão que a experiência de vários países latino-americanos mostrou ser extremamente difícil de reverter. Além disso, as estabilizações baseadas na taxa de câmbio muitas vezes desencadearam crises na balança de pagamentos. Este artigo analisa o recente programa de estabilização da Argentina e algumas das lições que ele pode trazer para o Brasil. Argumenta que a abordagem argentina, bem como algumas de suas variações, não pode ser aplicada com sucesso no Brasil.
Canje de deuda por naturaleza: la necesid de una nueva agenda
Authors: DEVLIN ROBERT
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT Debt for nature swaps generally involve significant fiscal costs. As for the benefits for the developing country and its government, they are potentially ambiguous. The projects financed by the swaps typically involve the protection of exotic flora and fauna in which a considerable part of the social returns is externalized to the rest of the world. This, coupled with high social rates of discount in crisis-ridden developing countries, could mean that the benefits accrued to the international community actually end up exceeding those perceived by the population at large in debtor country. Hence the need to reorient the international agenda for swaps so that the environmental projects financed by them have a more direct impact on local population, e.g., control of urban air pollution and sewerage and industrial contamination of rivers and seas. Meanwhile, in view of the great international externalities involved, the protection of exotic flora and fauna could be financed through straight donations that do not involve fiscal costs for the debtor country.
Um mestre da economia brasileira: Ignácio Rangel
Authors: BRESSER-PEREIRA LUIZ CARLOS , RÊGO JOSÉ MARCIO
Published: June 2023

RESUMO Ignácio Rangel pode ser o analista mais original do desenvolvimento econômico brasileiro. Sua contribuição foi feita especialmente nas décadas de 1950 e 1960. Influenciado por Keynes e Marx, ele adota um método histórico e dialético. Ele foi o primeiro economista brasileiro a introduzir os longos ciclos de Kondratieff na análise da economia brasileira. Em sua análise do Brasil, ele sempre enfatizou seu caráter duplo e dinâmico, onde os longos ciclos e o processo de mudança das principais classes sociais presidem o processo de acumulação em novos setores da economia, transferindo recursos do setor com capacidade ociosa. Sua principal contribuição, no entanto, foi na teoria da inflação. Ele criticou as visões monetarista e estruturalista da inflação e mostrou o caráter endógeno da oferta de moeda de maneira pioneira. Já em 1978, ele percebeu a crise financeira do estado e, apesar de sua posição de esquerda, propôs a privatização dos serviços públicos.
Reforma financeira - aspectos gerais e análise do projeto de lei complementar
Authors: CYSNE RUBENS PENHA
Published: June 2023

RESUMO A Constituição brasileira promulgada em 1988 exige uma lei complementar para regular o sistema financeiro no Brasil. Este artigo analisa o projeto oficial existente com foco na estabilização macroeconômica e na independência do Banco Central.
Fatores determinantes das exportações brasileiras para a CE: uma análise prospectiva dos impactos da ampliação do espaço econômico
Authors: FRITSCH WINSTON , TEIXEIRA JOÃO ROBERTO
Published: June 2023

RESUMO O artigo discute os impactos que a unificação dos mercados da Comunidade Europeia de 1993 pode ter sobre as exportações brasileiras de manufaturados. Embora o foco esteja no impacto da Europa-92, a análise também abrange os efeitos do processo mais amplo de expansão do espaço econômico europeu, com a formação da Zona Econômica Europeia (ZEE), entre a CE e a AELC (Associação Europeia de Livre Comercio), bem como inevitável integração da CE com a Europa Oriental. A principal constatação é que a redução de NBTs decorrentes da Europa-92 e a formação da ZEE terá um efeito líquido positivo nas exportações de manufaturados brasileiros. No entanto, também se argumenta que o Brasil está ameaçado tanto pelos efeitos indiretos derivados de alguns aspectos da harmonização de políticas quanto pela possibilidade de ser discriminado pelos parceiros da CE mais favorecidos dos países ACP e pela periferia da Europa.
LAPAROSCOPIC AND LAPAROTOMY BARIATRIC SURGERY IN A PUBLIC HOSPITAL IN BRAZIL: ARE THERE DIFFERENCES IN COSTS AND COMPLICATIONS?
Authors: Schiel Wagner Augusto , Peppe Neto Antônio de Pádua , Weiss André Gubert , Cortiano Luís Gustavo Guides , Branco Filho Alcides José , Almeida Francisco Emanuel , Rocco Mateus
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Despite its increasing popularity, laparoscopy is not the option for bariatric surgeries performed in the Brazilian public health system. AIMS: To compare laparotomy and laparoscopic access in bariatric surgery, considering aspects such as morbidity, mortality, costs, and length of stay. METHODS: The study included 80 patients who were randomly assigned to perform a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. They were equally divided in two groups, laparoscopic and laparotomy. The results obtained in the postoperative period were evaluated and compared according to the Ministry of Health protocol, and later, in their outpatient returns. RESULTS: The surgical time was similar in both groups (p=0.240). The costs of laparoscopic surgery proved to be higher, mainly due to staplers and staples. The patients included in the laparotomy group presented higher rates of severe complications, such as incisional hernia (p<0.001). Costs related to social security and management of postoperative complications were higher in the open surgery group (R$ 1,876.00 vs R$ 34,268.91). CONCLUSIONS: The costs related to social security and treatment of complications were substantially lower in laparoscopic access when compared to laparotomy. However, considering the operative procedure itself, the laparotomy remained cheaper. Finally, the length of stay, the rate of complications, and return to labor had more favorable results in the laparoscopic route.
The ability of Psychosocial Care Centers specialized in Alcohol and Drugs to handle crises
Authors: Pierini Marianna Martins , Boska Gabriella de Andrade , Claro Heloísa Garcia , Luz Priscilla de Oliveira , Oliveira Márcia Aparecida Ferreira de
Published: June 2023

Objective: to assess the ability of 24-hour Psychosocial Care Centers specialized in Alcohol and Other Drugs to handle the users’ crises in comprehensive care. Method: a quantitative, evaluative, and longitudinal study was conducted from February to November 2019. The initial sample consisted of 121 users, who were part of the comprehensibly care in crises by two 24-hour Psychosocial Care Centers specialized in Alcohol and other Drugs in downtown São Paulo. These users were re-evaluated 14 days after admission. The ability to handle the crisis was assessed using a validated indicator. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression of mixed-effects models. Results: 67 users (54.9%) finished the follow-up period. During crises, nine users (13.4%; p=0.470) were referred to other services from the health network: seven due to clinical complications, one due to a suicide attempt, and another for psychiatric hospitalization. The ability to handle the crisis in the services was 86.6%, which was evaluated as positive. Conclusion: both of the services analyzed were able to handle crises in their territory, avoiding hospitalizations and enjoying network support when necessary, thus achieving the de-institutionalization objectives.
Teleenfermería en salud mental: efecto sobre los síntomas de ansiedad y el consumo de alcohol durante la pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Vargas Divane de , Ramírez Erika Gisseth León , Pereira Caroline Figueira , Oliveira Sheila Ramos de
Published: June 2023

Objetivo: investigar el efecto de una intervención a distancia sobre los síntomas de ansiedad y el consumo de alcohol en usuarios del servicio de Atención Primaria de Salud. Método: estudio cuasiexperimental, realizado con 1270 participantes que respondieron al Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test y al State-Trait Anxiety Inventory 6. De estos, 1033 encuestados obtuvieron puntajes de síntomas de ansiedad moderada/grave (STAI-6 > 3) y consumo de alcohol de riesgo moderado/grave (AUDIT-C>3), y recibieron las intervenciones mediante llamada telefónica con un seguimiento de siete y 180 días. Para analizar los datos se utilizó un modelo de regresión de efectos mixtos. Resultados: el efecto de la intervención realizada fue positivo para reducir los síntomas de ansiedad entre T0 y T1 (µ=1,6 p<0,001) y para reducir el patrón de consumo de alcohol entre t1 y t3 (µ=1,57 p< 0,001). Conclusión: los resultados del seguimiento sugieren que la intervención tuvo un efecto positivo en la reducción de la ansiedad y el patrón de consumo de alcohol que tiende a mantenerse en el tiempo. Existe evidencia de que la intervención propuesta puede ser una alternativa para la atención preventiva en salud mental, en situaciones donde se comprometa la accesibilidad del usuario o del profesional.
Filter cake increases sugarcane yield
Authors: Silva J. H. B. , Almeida L. J. M. , Silva A. V. , Araújo J. R. E. S. , Santos J. P. O. , Silva A. J. , Silva C. M. , Targino V. A. , Santos S. C. S. , Pessoa R. M. S. , Andrade F. H. A. , Pereira-Neto F. , Silva B. O. T. , Mielezrski F.
Published: June 2023

Abstract Sugarcane cultivation stands out in Brazilian agribusiness, covering more than eight million hectares for the production of sugar, ethanol, and by-products. Fertilization is one of the limiting factors in sugarcane yield, for which filter cake is a viable solution to meet plant nutritional needs. This study aimed to assess the effect of enriched filter cake on gas exchange and yield in RB041443 sugarcane, cultivated in soils of the coastal tablelands of Paraíba, Brazil. The experiment was conducted in the Monte Alegre S/A sugarcane mill, in the municipality of Mamanguape, using a randomized blocks experimental design, with 12 treatments (T1- cake, T2- cake + MAP, T3- cake + gypsum, T4 - cake + phosphate, T5- cake + bagasse, T6- cake + MAP + gypsum, T7- cake + MAP + phosphate, T8- cake + MAP + bagasse, T9- cake + gypsum + phosphate, T10- cake + gypsum + bagasse, T11- cake + phosphate + bagasse, and T12- control (only MAP)), and 4 replications, totaling 48 plots. A significant effect (5% probability) was also observed for the variables number of leaves and tons of stem per hectare (TSH). T1- cake, T4- cake + phosphate, T6- cake + MAP + gypsum and T10- cake + gypsum + bagasse, had the best results for TSH, with yields greater than 140 t ha-1. Regarding stomatal conductance, the highest values were obtained in T6 and T8, which, together with T11, had the highest gs values. Concerning the internal carbon concentration, T1, T2, T6, and T8 stood out. T6 also had a significant effect on transpiration. From this study, it was concluded that the use of enriched filter cake as a base fertilizer in sugarcane culture contributes to increasing the yield of the RB041443 variety, generating positive responses for plant gas exchange, being T1 and T10 indicated to increase the production in the sugar-energy sector.
Surgical removal of periocular neoformation in Peixe -Kinguiu (Carassius Auratus) submitted to anesthesia with propofol in combination with morphine - case report
Authors: Rorig M.C.L. , Garcez J.R. , Baumgartner L.A. , Matos M.R. , Wilmsen M. , Cardoso S.U. , Silveira S.D. , Bombardelli R.A.
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT Different anesthetic agents are commonly used during procedures performed in aquaculture to minimize stress and maximize fish welfare during handling. A Kinguio fish was treated with a history of a mass near the left eye. In the clinical evaluation, a pedunculated neoformation was found in the periocular region. The fish was submitted to anesthesia for surgical removal of the mass, which was later referred to histopathological evaluation, revealing myxoma. The anesthesia protocol used 1% propofol at a concentration of 5 mg/liter of water and morphine at a dose of 5 mg/kg, intramuscularly. Immediately after the end of the procedure, the fish was returned to the aquarium and its anesthetic recovery was observed. The objective of this report is to describe a surgical procedure in kinguio fish and to determine the efficacy of propofol associated with morphine in this species. As a result, complete immobilization of the fish was obtained with propofol, reaching the fourth stage of anesthesia and the administration of morphine suggested being able to provide effective and long-lasting analgesia. It is concluded that despite the positive results obtained, anesthesia in fish still needs to be extensively investigated to refine analgesia protocols during procedures that cause pain and stress.
Lutein and zeaxanthin content in corn imported from three countries of the American continent and in corn cultivated in Colombian territory
Authors: Aguillón-Páez Y.J. , Díaz G.J.
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT Lutein and zeaxanthin are the major xanthophyll pigments found in corn kernels. These pigments provide the orange-red color of the broiler chicken skin and of the egg yolk. Therefore, knowing the corn xanthophyll content is important for the poultry feed producer. The objective of this study was to determine the lutein and the zeaxanthin content in corn cultivated in Colombia and in corn imported to Colombia from the United States, Argentina, and Brazil. Large differences in total lutein plus zeaxanthin content were found among the corn samples analyzed, with the highest mean level found in Colombian corn (2,758µg/100g), followed by Argentina (1,861µg/100g), United States (1,041µg/100g) and Brazil (947µg/100g). Large differences in lutein plus zeaxanthin content were also found among different corn hybrids cultivated in Colombia. Differences among geographical regions might be due to differences in UV-B radiation or in the light hours received by the crop during its growth. The differences among different corn hybrids might probably be due to genetic differences. Corn growers might be interested in cultivating hybrids higher in lutein and zeaxanthin as these pigments are very important in poultry production and human eye health.
Exogenous amylase increases gas production and improves in vitro ruminal digestion kinetics of sorghum and corn grains
Authors: Silva A.S. , Pereira L.G.R. , Pedreira M.S. , Machado F.S. , Campos M.M. , Cortinhas C.S. , Acedo T.S. , Santos R.D. , Rodrigues J.P.P , Maurício R.M. , Tomich T.R.
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of exogenous amylase on gas production, in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD), and in vitro digestion kinetics of sorghum (Sorghum vulgaris) and two corn hybrids of different grain textures. Ruminal fluid was collected from two rumen-fistulated cows receiving or not exogenous amylase (0.7g kg-1 of dry matter (DM basis)), provided to achieve 396 kilo Novo units kg-1 for amylase activity (DM basis). Gas production was measured after 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 30, 36, 42 e 48 hours of incubation. Amylase increased gas production (mL) by 5.4%. Corn hybrids have higher in vitro dry matter digestibility than sorghum. Exogenous amylase increased the potential of gas production (A) (P=0.01). There was an effect of hybrid for IVDMD (P<0.01). The addition of exogenous amylase increases the in vitro gas production, improves fermentation kinetics, and increases the production of the ammonia nitrogen of corn and sorghum grains, but does not affect in vitro and dry matter digestibility or the short-chain fatty acids production.
Artisanal Minas cheese parameters associated with regions of origin in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Authors: Dargère A.F. , Pinto S.M. , Abreu L.R. , Correia L.F. , Santos D.B. , Silva J.G. , Marçal J.O. , Garbossa C.A.P. , Faria R.A.P.G. , Faria P.B.
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT Artisanal cheese production involves a centuries-old tradition in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil, playing an important historical and social role. The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of artisanal Minas cheeses from seven regions certified for their production in relation to their physical-chemical and centesimal composition to identify parameters that are useful to differentiate them. There were differences among the cheeses from different regions for the soluble nitrogen variables, extension and depth of ripening indexes, ash, oxidation, fat and pH. The highest values for the ripening length and depth index were observed in the Cerrado region. The cheeses from the Canastra region were different due to the higher moisture content, and the cheeses from Campo das Vertentes presented higher pH and nitrogen compound values. Despite the similarities among cheeses in each region, they had dispersed positions in the principal components analysis. There are differences in the physicochemical and centesimal composition among the artisanal Minas cheeses from the distinct regions in Minas Gerais, and the analyzed parameters can be used to differentiate them. The contents of ash, fat, oxidation index, soluble nitrogen and pH were the parameters that were associated with greater differences in cheeses.
Relationship between body weight and scrotal circumference in growing Pelibuey sheep raised under tropical conditions
Authors: Ramírez-Bautista M.A. , Cruz-Tamayo A.A. , Gastélum-Delgado M.Á. , Aguilar-Quiñónez J.A. , Tyasi T.L. , Gurgel A.L.C. , García-Herrera R.A. , Chay-Canul A. J.
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT The body weight (BW) of an animal is a vital economic trait that might help in decision-making in the handling of animals. The objective of the present study was to develop equations for the prediction of BW in Pelibuey sheep using scrotal circumference (SC). The BW (23.40 ± 6.96 kg) and SC (20.25 ± 6.19 cm) have been recorded in 405 male Pelibuey at the Southeastern Center for Ovine Integration, Mexico. Linear, logarithmic, quadratic, exponential, cubic, and power regression models were used for data analysis. Pearson correlation (R), Coefficient of determination (R2), Adjusted coefficient of determination (Adj.R2) Root mean square error (RMSE), Akaike information criterion (AIC), and Bayesian information criterion (BIC) were used to select the best model. Power regression model showed the highest R (0.93), R2 (0.86), Adj.R2 (0.86) and lowest RMSE (0.02), AIC (-989.44) and BIC (-981.44). The current study suggests that SC might be used as the only predictor for BW of growing Pelibuey sheep raised under tropical conditions.
Glyceryl guaiacol ether for sedation of horses undergoing orchiectomy when standing
Authors: Tramontin R.S. , Zavilenski R.B. , Calomeno S.S. , Navarro G.H.M. , Belettini S.T. , Leitzke A.V.S. , Borges T.B. , Vilani R.G.D´O.C. , Quessada A.M.
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT A study was designed to compare two sedation protocols to be used in horses undergoing orchiectomy when standing. In both protocols, the induction to the sedative state was performed with bolus detomidine at a dose of 10 µg/kg, intravenously (IV). In the first protocol (eight horses), the sedative state was maintained with 1% glyceryl guaiacol ether (GGE) in continuous infusion, at a dose of 1ml/kg/hour IV. In the second protocol (eight horses) this sedative effect was maintained with detomidine in continuous infusion at the same dose and induction route. Orchiectomy was performed on all animals. The two protocols allowed the surgeries to be performed when standing. However, horses kept under sedation by the GGE showed greater relaxation and a more intense degree of sedation. It should be noted that the use of GGE to maintain the sedative state in horses is unprecedented in the literature. The drug is used in anesthetic protocols in the species, but only in pre-anesthetic medication in general anesthesia. It was concluded that the two sedation protocols allowed the performance of orchiectomy with the horses when standing. However, the protocol in which 1% GGE was used showed more profound sedation, without adverse effects.
Complete bladder eversion in periparturient Nellore cow - case report
Authors: Silva J.R.B. , Baumam C.A.E. , Mendonça A.P.A. , Ferreira J.C.P. , Hussni C.A. , Alves A.L.G. , Watanabe M.J. , Rodrigues C.A.
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT Partial or complete bladder eversion is a rare condition of poor prognosis in cows, commonly associated with intense tenesmus observed in the peripartum period. A 14-year-old obese Nellore cow at 280 days of gestation was referred with 24-hour bladder prolapse. The bladder was complete eversion through the vulvar vestibule showing a thick congested wall and small residual urine volume. After clinical examination, the cow received scopolamine butylbromide and intercoccygeal epidural anesthesia, and the externalized bladder segment was partially reduced, remaining only 10 cm externalized. The cow was maintained with an intravesical human gastric tube number 16 and constant monitoring. The eversion was fully reduced after 12 hours of local treatment, and as the cow presented subclinical ketosis, hypocalcemia and cystitis, antibiotic, glucose, calcium and propylene glycol therapy were performed. We opted for induction of parturition, and after 24 hours, a healthy 52kg calf was born and the placenta was delivered 16 hours after calving. The cow and calf were discharged on the sixth day of hospitalization, with no recurrences or secondary complications after treatment.
Examinando a existência de estados ligados em um poço quadrado aplicando um método simples
Authors: Perles João Vitor Santos , Drigo Filho Elso
Published: June 2023

A equação de Schrödinger independente do tempo é solucionada analiticamente para o poço de potencial quadrado, unidimensional e simétrico, com a finalidade de demonstrar, utilizando um método simples, que há pelo menos um estado ligado nos casos limites de profundidade e largura do sistema analisado. Para uma análise completa, cinco condições para a profundidade e largura do poço são necessárias.
Construction and validation of an instrument for physical therapy assessment and functional classification in the biopsychosocial model of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) for hospitalized HIV patients
Authors: Chomem Paula , Kuwaki Nelma Sue , Carraro Cesar Felipe , Gallo Rubneide Barreto Silva , Israel Vera Lúcia
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is responsible for the compromise of the immune system and a high number of hospitalizations. Considering the biopsychosocial (BPS) context of the individual, the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides the maximum description of a health condition and the impact of interventions and service delivery for the physiotherapeutic process. The aim of this study was to build and validate a physical therapy assessment and functional classification instrument based on the ICF for hospitalized members of the HIV community. This is an observational, cross-sectional, and descriptive study based on the analysis of demand, elaboration, and improvement of the instrument and its validation with the consensus of a experts committee of physical therapists; they evaluated 58 items and the classification codes resulted in 0.858 overall Kappa value=strong agreement between assessments, all statistically significant (p-value<0.05). The final version of the instrument included 36 items, all with Kappa coefficient >0.80. The constructed instrument is valid for the evaluation and functional classification in the ICF model for hospitalized members of the HIV community, contributing to the physical therapy clinical practice in the hospital environment.
Avaliação da função motora em hemiplégicos pós-acidente vascular encefálico
Authors: Souza Gabriela dos Santos de , Rossato Carla Emilia , Mota Carlos Bolli , Silveira Aron Ferreira da
Published: June 2023

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo é comparar os desempenhos no teste de sentar e levantar e a velocidade de caminhada de indivíduos com hemiplegia crônica decorrente de acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) e um grupo-controle (GC). Além disso, será investigado se existe associação entre a resistência de membros inferiores, mensurada a partir do teste de sentar e levantar, e a velocidade de caminhada em indivíduos com hemiplegia crônica e um GC. Por fim, será verificado se existem diferenças intragrupo para os testes ao dividir o grupo hemiplegia (GH) de acordo com a classificação de avaliação do comprometimento motor e sensorial. O método utilizado foi o delineamento transversal entre um grupo com hemiplegia crônica (n=28) e um GC sem nenhuma patologia (n=22). O GH foi classificado a partir da escala de Fugl-Meyer, e ambos os grupos foram avaliados por meio do teste de sentar e levantar de um minuto. A velocidade de caminhada foi calculada a partir de um sistema de cinemetria tridimensional. Entre os resultados obtidos, foi percebido que a resistência de membros inferiores do GH diferiu significativamente do GC, assim como a velocidade de caminhada. Foi demonstrada uma correlação forte entre os testes (ρ=0,773; p<0,001). Não foram encontradas diferenças nos testes de sentar e levantar e velocidade de caminhada ao dividir o GH em indivíduos com maior ou menor comprometimento motor e sensorial, com a escala de Fugl-Meyer. Portanto, indivíduos com hemiplegia, independentemente de ter uma classificação de comprometimento motor e sensorial mais acentuada na escala de Fugl-Meyer, apresentaram menor resistência de membros inferiores e menor velocidade de caminhada comparados com indivíduos sem hemiplegia pós-AVE.
Características percebidas do ambiente de moradia e sintomas depressivos em idosos comunitários: um estudo transversal
Authors: Cândido Letícia Martins , Niehues Janaina Rocha , Vieira Luiza Alves , Tuon Talita , Avelar Núbia Carelli Pereira de , Danielewicz Ana Lúcia
Published: June 2023

RESUMO A elevada prevalência de sintomas depressivos em idosos denota a importância de se investigar os fatores de risco que podem contribuir para esse agravo e, principalmente, que são passíveis de intervenções eficazes, como o ambiente de moradia. No entanto, ainda não está totalmente estabelecida a associação entre as características dos ambientes de moradia e a presença de sintomas depressivos em idosos brasileiros, em especial naqueles que frequentam unidades de Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS). Este estudo teve como objetivo verificar a associação entre a percepção do ambiente de moradia e a presença de sintomas depressivos em idosos comunitários. Tratou-se de um estudo transversal, de base domiciliar e amostra probabilística. Foram incluídos 293 idosos (57,3% mulheres; 54,7% com idades entre 60 e 69 anos) com idade ≥60 anos, comunitários e cadastrados na Atenção Básica municipal de Balneário Arroio do Silva (SC). Os sintomas depressivos foram avaliados por meio da escala de depressão geriátrica e a percepção do ambiente foi obtida por meio do instrumento adaptado neighborhood environment walkability scale. As associações foram testadas pela regressão logística multivariada. Observaram-se associações negativas significativas entre a presença de sintomas depressivos e a presença de estabelecimentos alimentícios (OR: 0,52; IC95%: 0,28-0,98), postos de saúde e centros comunitários (OR: 0,52; IC95%: 0,28-0,96), academias ao ar livre (OR: 0,38; IC95%: 0,20-0,72), academias de ginástica e/ou clubes (OR: 0,42; IC95%: 0,19-0,89), melhor qualidade das calçadas (OR: 0,37; IC95%: 0,19-0,71), presença de sinalização para pedestres (OR: 0,39; IC95%: 0,18-0,84) e segurança para caminhada durante o dia (OR: 0,35; IC95%: 0,16-0,76) e à noite (OR: 0,40; IC95%: 0,19-0,83). Concluiu-se que houve associações inversas entre melhores características percebidas do ambiente e a presença de sintomas depressivos em idosos que residem na comunidade, demonstrando a importância de promover estratégias para melhorar a infraestrutura do bairro e a presença de sintomas depressivos nessa população.