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A versão de sentido e seu uso na Psicologia: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Brisola Elizabeth , Amatuzzi Mauro Martins
Published: July 2024

Resumo: A versão de sentido foi desenvolvida há mais de vinte anos como instrumento de registro e reflexão na prática psicoterápica. Trata-se de um modo breve de registrar a experiência essencial de uma sessão, diferentemente do costumeiro e longo relatório. Desde a sua origem, o uso da versão de sentido tem se espalhado por várias regiões do Brasil, tanto na clínica quanto na academia. Esta revisão integrativa tem como objetivo verificar a evolução do conceito de versão de sentido desde a sua concepção até os dias atuais e em quais contextos é utilizada. Os 29 trabalhos selecionados revelam que a versão de sentido vem sendo usada em diversos contextos, com uma variedade de procedimentos e caracterizações que, no entanto, não eliminam a intenção comum de facilitar o acesso ao sentido vivido pelos participantes do encontro.
Fetichismo e regressão em Freud e Adorno: da psicanálise à teoria social
Authors: Carvalho Diego Pedrosa , Simanke Richard Theisen
Published: July 2024

Resumo: Nas “Conferências introdutórias à psicanálise” (1916-1917), Freud argumenta pela participação fundamental da regressão na etiologia tanto da neurose, quanto da perversão. Em “O fetichismo” ( 1927 ), o autor formula uma nova versão desse conceito, de modo que as características do fetichismo passam a representar a estrutura geral de todas as perversões. Em 1938, Adorno, filósofo e sociólogo da Escola de Frankfurt, publica o ensaio “O fetichismo na música e a regressão da audição”, no qual ele aborda ambos os conceitos em uma perspectiva sociológica. Nosso objetivo aqui é analisar comparativamente como os conceitos de fetichismo e regressão são definidos e empregados pelos dois autores, assim como examinar a influência da teoria freudiana sobre Adorno, a partir dos textos mencionados. Esse é um tema muito pouco explorado na literatura da área, de modo que sua discussão pode contribuir para uma melhor compreensão dos conceitos e do impacto de suas diferentes interpretações.
Mortality of Tuta absoluta by sprayers deposit volume structure
Authors: Paixão Gefferson Pereira da , Furtado Júnior Marconi Ribeiro , Santana Júnior Paulo Antônio , Arruda Kleber Fialho de , Freitas Márcio Alexandre Moreira da
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT: In the scientific toxicity evaluations of insecticides against larvae of Tuta absoluta (Tomato pinworm), a leaf coverage rate of 100 % or very close to this value is sought to guarantee the contact of the insect with the chemical product. However, deposition can change according to the different pesticide application methods used in field productions; consequently, interfering with pest control. From this perspective, this study evaluated the mortality of Tuta absoluta and the deposited volume dispersion on tomato leaflets as a function of droplet sizes and the method of chemical treatment with abamectin. For that purpose, an experiment was conducted in a randomized block design with five treatments and five replications. The treatments consisted of different chemical treatment methods: immersion, hydraulic spraying with three droplet sizes, and pneumatic spraying, in which the following parameters were evaluated: larval mortality, volume retained (deposition), surface density of active ingredient, droplet density, and coverage percentage. The different chemical treatments with abamectin provided larval mortality rates above 90%. Furthermore, the highest mortality values (98% and 95.9%) were associated; respectively, with the sprayings that provided the highest droplet densities: hydraulic spraying with average droplets (181 droplets cm-2) and pneumatic spraying with very fine droplets (256 droplets cm-2), the latter using an application volume 84% lower (80 L ha-1) than the lowest volume recommended by the manufacturer (500 L ha-1).
Biological activity of soil cultivated with pigeon pea under different fertilization managements
Authors: Bicalho Thaís Ferreira , Souza Gabriel Correa , Pegoraro Rodinei Facco , Duarte Ana Clara Santos , Alves Pablo Fernando Santos , Silva Uliana Cardoso , Ferreira Evander Alves , Frazão Leidivan Almeida
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT: Fertilization management of pigeon peas can increase soil quality and the N utilization by plants. Therefore, we evaluated the biological activity of soil cultivated with pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp.) under different fertilization treatments. A randomized block design was used with three replicates and a 3×5 factorial arrangement (genotype×fertilization and inoculation management). At full flowering stage, the plants were collected and shoot dry matter was evaluated. Soil was sampled at 0-20 cm for various analysis viz. nodulation assessment; soil organic carbon; total nitrogen; carbon and nitrogen from microbial biomass; C/N ratio; β-glucosidase and urease enzymatic activity. Data were subjected to analysis of variance and Tukey’s test (P ≤ 0.05). A Pearson correlation matrix was constructed, and the similarity between treatments was evaluated using the Mahalanobis distance and grouping was done using the unweighted pair group method with arithmetic average (UPGMA). Both the experimental genotypes (BRS03 and BRS04) showed similar nodulation and shoot dry matter pattern with respect to fertilizer treatments. Furthermore, the microbial inoculation promoted a higher shoot dry matter content in all the genotypes. The application of mineral N and inoculation increased the total N content in the soil, favoring the mineralization of this nutrient. During the testing phase, the genotypes exhibited an increase in microbial carbon and microbial quotient levels, indicating an improvement in soil quality. The combination of fertilization and inoculation increased the enzymatic activity of β-glucosidase and urease. The correlation matrix showed a strong association between N total and C/N ratio. The formation of groups by UPGMA was observed as a function of inoculation, demonstrating its effect on soil biological variables.
Radiotherapy in the treatment of sinonasal neoplasms in dogs
Authors: Araujo Dayane Caicó Collares , Cunha Simone Carvalho dos Santos , Silva Franciele Basso Fernandes , Lopes Natália Lores , Fernandes Julio Israel
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT: Sinonasal neoplasms represent approximately 1% of all neoplasms and represent a major challenge for treatment. The treatment of nasal tumors must be local, and radiotherapy can be a good option in these cases. This study evaluated the therapeutic response of canine sinonasal neoplasms to megavoltage radiotherapy, and consequently, its influence on the survival and quality of life of these animals. We included 26 dogs with sinonasal neoplasms through histopathological and cytological examination. Dogs were treated with radiotherapy at total doses of 42-54 Gy (for carcinomas) and 45 Gy (for sarcomas) in 15-18 fractions of 2.8-3.0 Gy. Tumor staging was performed based on skull tomography. The most frequent clinical signs of sinonasal neoplasms were sneezing, nasal noise, and epistaxis. Acute side effects were mild and more frequent. Survival was evaluated based on tumor stage, obtaining a mean overall survival of 329 days (95% confidence interval, 229-428) and a median of 252.5 days. The survival time in animals in stage T3/T4 was significantly shorter than that in those in stage T1/T2 (P < 0.05). Moreover, 86.4% of the treated animals showed clinical improvement. Radiotherapy was well tolerated by dogs and effective in controlling sinonasal neoplasms.
Fungus gnats (Diptera: Sciaridae) damage the desert rose (Adenium obesum Forssk. Roem. & Schult) crop in Jataí - Goiás, Brazil
Authors: Somera Andreia , Gomes Francielly Rodrigues , Ragagnin Angelita Lorrayne Soares Lima , Silveira-Neto Américo Nunes , Hurtado-Salazar Alejandro , Cruz Simério Carlos da Silva , Silva Danielle Fabíola Pereira da , Rodrigues Claudia Dayane Marques , Kuster Vinícius Coelho
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT: Recent rise in desert rose production, the expanded cultivation of this species may promote infestation by certain insects and mites. One such insect, the fungus gnats (Bradysia sp), also known as fungus flies, have been damaging numerous ornamental plant species. This study reported the incidence of fungus gnats infesting desert rose plants in the municipality of Jataí - GO, Brazil. Throughout 2022, we evaluated 48 desert rose plants for parasitic occurrences through direct observation. Sticky traps were used to record adult insects. Damage to plant organs has been documented and the presence of parasites at various stages of development with digital photographs. The incidence of fungal gnats is confirmed by observing adult insects and larvae in the plant substrate and roots. Of the 48 plants evaluated, 39 showed signs of infestation. Symptoms of a fungus gnat attack on desert rose include small necrotic lesions on new roots, progressive root rot, and a withered caudex resembling dehydration. The fungus gnats attack can cause the desert rose caudex to wilt, reducing its size and losing part of its shape, fact that can compromise the commercialization of this crop.
Inhibitory potential of bioactive extracts from southern Brazil mushrooms on the pathogenic oomycete Pythium insidiosum
Authors: Melo Luíze Garcia de , Braga Caroline Quintana , Bermann Carolina dos Santos , Morales Diuliani Fonseca , Volcão Lisiane Martins , Bernardi Eduardo , Botton Sônia de Avila , Pereira Daniela Isabel Brayer
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT: Pythium insidiosum is an important oomycete pathogen of mammals that causes pythiosis, an endemic disease in warm climates that stands out for its unfavorable prognosis, lethality in the affected species, and difficulties in treatment. This study evaluated in vitro anti-P. insidiosum potential of aqueous, hydroethanolic, and ethanolic extracts of indigenous wild mushrooms from southern Brazil. The extracts were prepared from Amanita gemmata, Amanita muscaria, Auricularia auricula, Gymnopilus junonius, Lactarius deliciosus, Laccaria laccata, Psilocybe cubensis, and Russula xerampelina. In vitro susceptibility assays employed the microdilution technique according to the M38-A2 protocol CLSI. The hydroethanolic and ethanolic extracts of R. xerampelina showed anti-P. insidiosum activity at minimum inhibitory concentrations ranging from 1.87-7.50 mg/mL. The other mushroom species extracts showed no inhibitory effects on growth of P. insidiosum. This is the first study to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of mushrooms on oomycetes, evidencing the antimicrobial potential of R. xerampelina on the pathogen P. insidiosum. So, the present study expands new perspectives, since the secondary metabolites produced by mushrooms can be potential targets for the development of new categories of medicines. However, considering the wide biodiversity of Brazilian mushrooms, we suggested that the search for other basidiomycetes species with anti-P. insidiosum action needs to be expanded.
Techno-functionalities and antioxidant capacity of chickpea flour fermented by Lacticaseibacillus casei or by co-culture (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, and Streptococcus thermophilus)
Authors: Estanech Amanda Fulgoni da Cunha , Cunha Júnior Paulo Cezar da , Ferreira Elisa Helena da Rocha , Barbosa Júnior José Lucena , Barbosa Maria Ivone Martins Jacintho
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT: Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.; GB) is one of the most consumed pulses worldwide. Fermentation with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) has been a strategy to improve the nutritional and technological quality of chickpea flours, in addition to reducing the levels of antinutritional factors. Thus, this study evaluated the effect of fermentation with Lacticaseibacillus casei or co-culture on water activity (Aw), color, antioxidant capacity, and techno-functional properties of chickpea flour. Chickpeas were fermented at 28 °C for 96 h with Lactobacillus Casei or co-culture, resulting in the samples GBLC and GBCC, respectively, dried at 50 °C, and ground to obtain the flours. Fermentation reduced (P < 0.05) the Wa and color parameters (L*, a*, and b*) of the fermented flours (GBCC and GBLC). In terms of techno-functional properties, GBCC flours showed lower emulsifying capacity (EC, 80%) and emulsion stability (ES, 82.50%). GBLC and GBCC flours showed significant differences (P < 0.05) in swelling power only at 25 °C and a reduction in water solubility index (WSI) at all studied temperatures. LAB fermentation reduced the antioxidant capacity of GBLC e GBCC flours determined by the DPPH method, while in the FRAP method, there was an increase for GBCC and a reduction for GBLC. For the total phenolic content (TPC), there was an increase of 231% for GBCC flour and 164% for GBLC flour. Thus, it was concluded that the fermentation with Lactobacillus Casei and co-culture affected the Wa, color, EC, ES, WSI, the antioxidant capacity by the DPPH and FRAP assays, and the TPC of the fermented flours.
O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA COMPETÊNCIA INTERCULTURAL EM ALUNOS ENVOLVIDOS EM INTERAÇÃO VIA TELETANDEM
Authors: Dutra Anelise Fonseca , Ferreira Michael J.
Published: July 2024

RESUMO Este estudo tem como objetivo fazer um levantamento de momentos de troca intercultural entre alunos americanos e brasileiros em interação via teletandem, bem como verificar como esses momentos de desenvolvimento da competência intercultural são percebidos por esses alunos via escritos semanais em um blog. Como base, tomaremos a definição de aprendizagem intercultural de Borghetti e Beaven (2015), que considera que a interculturalidade é coconstruída durante a interação, isto é, que a interação entre pessoas de culturas diferentes é potencialmente um momento de desenvolvimento da competência intercultural. Os resultados iniciais, baseados na leitura e análise dos blogs escritos pelos alunos americanos após cada sessão de Teletandem, mostram que esses alunos fazem uso dos três tipos de sequência de interação descritos. Isso parece apontar para o fato que, além do desenvolvimento linguístico, os alunos estão tendo a oportunidade de desenvolver sua competência intercultural. O acompanhamento das escritas ao longo do semestre letivo mostra que houve um aumento significativo de momentos em que os alunos explicaram aos seus companheiros aspectos da sua cultura, assim como de momentos em que já conseguiam expressar sua compreensão dos aspectos da outra cultura. Desde o primeiro blog foi registrada a tentativa de adaptação à contribuição do outro, como na busca dos temas a discutir (é necessário ressaltar que essas sessões de interações acontecem de forma autônoma sem um direcionamento por parte de professores em ambos os lados da interação) e nas opiniões sobre os assuntos apresentados. O contato regular entre os alunos tornou esse aspecto cada vez mais tranquilo para todos os participantes pesquisados.
TRAJETÓRIA TEXTUAL E ANÁLISE DISCURSIVA DE AUDIÊNCIAS PÚBLICAS SOBRE DESCRIMINALIZAÇÃO DO ABORTO NO SENADO
Authors: Coelho Jaqueline , Magalhães Izabel
Published: July 2024

RESUMO Este artigo é dedicado à análise das práticas sociais com base nos discursos presentes nos textos que culminaram nas audiências públicas interativas no Senado Federal sobre a Sugestão nº 15, de 2014, que “prevê a descriminalização do aborto até a 12ª semana de gestação pelo Sistema Único de Saúde – SUS”. O corpus desta análise compõe-se da trajetória textual que levou à realização de audiências públicas, um processo de encadeamento de textos. A análise das práticas sociais com base nos discursos presentes nos textos que culminaram nas audiências públicas contribui para a compreensão geral das práticas legislativas e de lutas hegemônicas. O estudo baseia-se principalmente nos pressupostos da Análise de Discurso Crítica (ADC) e nos Novos Estudos de Letramento articulados com os aportes dos estudos das relações raciais, sobretudo dos feminismos negros. Os resultados revelam o protagonismo da linguagem e o potencial de textos agirem como agentes sociais em contextos de cerceamento de direitos à cidadania das mulheres, além do foco reprodutivo e transformacional desses textos nas hibridações das práticas sociais atuais.
EMOTIONS, WELLBEING AND WORK ROUTINE OF LANGUAGE TEACHER EDUCATORS IN TWO BRAZILIAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Figueiredo Eduardo Henrique Diniz de , Kluge Denise , Stürmer Helena
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT In spite of growing scholarship addressing emotions in Applied Linguistics, little research has focused on emotional issues of language teacher educators. In this article, we present the results of a qualitative study investigating the perspectives of such educators (from two public universities in Brazil) regarding their work routines, wellbeing and quality of life in their workspaces. Data were generated through questionnaires and interviews with 18 and 13 participants, respectively. Results point to three major themes: a) how the university workspace is imagined, and what is often said/unsaid about it; b) time-based identities; and c) relations between agency, guilt and pleasure.
EVIDÊNCIAS DE EDUCAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA EM PROGRAMA DE FORMAÇÃO NO ENSINO SUPERIOR
Authors: Freitas Mirella de Oliveira , Silva Wagner Rodrigues
Published: July 2024

RESUMO Este trabalho é resultado de uma pesquisa qualitativa, realizada a partir de análise documental, embasada principalmente em teóricos da Educação em Ciência de origem diversa, sob a perspectiva indisciplinar da Linguística Aplicada (LA). Investiga-se um conjunto de atividades propostas e aplicadas no ensino de escrita acadêmica, no período de 2011 a 2021, no contexto do Programa de Formação Interdisciplinar Superior (ProFIS) da Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp). O objetivo foi identificar evidências do trabalho pedagógico com práticas e conhecimentos atrelados às ciências, e problematizar representações e discursos sobre ciências, a partir de atividades didáticas do componente curricular dedicado à educação linguística no programa mencionado. Como resultados, divisaram-se possibilidades de se ampliarem as abordagens promotoras da educação científica, principalmente mediante encaminhamentos didáticos que envolvam mais diretamente os estudantes em práticas investigativas ou no pensar cientificamente. Além disso, vê-se um contexto bastante fecundo para se dar visibilidade às pesquisas realizadas por cientistas no campo dos estudos linguísticos ou linguísticos aplicados, realçando-se o compromisso de pesquisas aí realizadas com demandas investigativas sempre emergentes na sociedade.
Hematological and anthelminthic responses of tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) supplemented with Artrhospira platensis and Chlorella vulgaris
Authors: Ferreira A. C. dos S. , Pacheco A. M. , Salomão C. B. , Moreira M. V. F. , Martins M. F. , Santos P. V. N. , Prestes L. , Furtado Y. I. C. , Tavares-Dias M. , Silveira-Junior A. M. da , Yoshioka E. T. O.
Published: July 2024

Abstract The present study evaluated the hematological, antiparasitic and growth responses in tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) fed with diets supplemented with the microalgae Arthrospira platensis and Chlorella vulgaris (0%; 10% A. platensis; 10% C. vulgaris; and 5% A. platensis+5% C. vulgaris). Tambaqui (n=60, 62.57 ± 8.76 g) were fed for 20 days with experimental diets. Blood samples collection was done to determine hematological parameters, and gills were removed to identify and count monogenetic parasites. Supplementation with A. platensis 10% reduced red blood cells count, in consequence mean corpuscular volume and mean hemoglobin concentration increased. Total leukocyte, monocyte, eosinophil, and basophil counts reduced with the use of A. platensis. Higher monocytes, eosinophil, and basophil numbers in tambaqui fed with diet supplemented with 10% C. vulgaris were observed and may have been due to the presence of immunostimulants in this microalga composition. Reduction on total cholesterol in tambaqui that received both microalgae (A. platensis 5%+C. vulgaris 5%) may indicate that combined supplementation presented greater benefits to the health for C. macropomum than separately. Both microalgae were efficient against monogenetic parasites of tambaqui. Thus, the dietary use of the microalgae A. platensis and C. vulgaris provided immunostimulant and antiparasitic efficacy in C. macropomum.
Potential therapeutic use of ayahuasca: A literature review
Authors: COSTA Salvana Priscylla Manso , CARVALHO Keith Cardoso , GOMES Isabella Nunes , CALAZANS Carine Lopes , SILVA Morganna Thinesca Almeida , MIRANDA Joseneide de Alves , BARRETO Ighor Costa , MELO Matheus Vinícius Guimarães de , HOLANDA Keyla Emanuelle Ramos de , ALENCAR FILHO José Marcos Teixeira de
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT Ayahuasca is a psychoactive decoction originally used in indigenous Amazonian culture. It consists of a dense brown liquid that most frequently results from the decoction of two plants native to the Amazon rainforest, Psychotria viridis (Rubiaceae) and Banisteriopsis caapi (Malpighiaceae). The composition of the decoction is variable, as several plant species can be used in its preparation. Its psychoactive effect occurs due to the presence of N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), an agonist at serotonergic receptors (5-HT1A/2A/2C) that is metabolized by the enzyme monoamine oxidase type A (MAO-A), and also the presence of β-carbolines, which are reversible MAO-A inhibitors. This joint interaction promotes a sequence of psychedelic neurochemical effects. Due to the current expansion of research on psychedelic substances and the growing public interest in the benefits of ayahuasca beyond its traditional use in the Amazon, academic research on its therapeutic capacity has been increasing. This study aimed to carry out a literature review on the scientific evidence for the therapeutic potential of ingesting ayahuasca. The review covered the period 2012-2022, and resulted in evidence on the therapeutic effects of ayahuasca on depression/anxiety, chemical dependency/alcoholism and Parkinson’s disease, as well as neuropsychological effects, and possible toxic effects on reproduction/embryonic development, among other adverse effects. The highest number of publications in the searched period dealt with the effects of ayahuasca on depression and anxiety. Further studies need to address the detailed mechanism of action of ayahuasca, as well as its potential toxicity, in order to demonstrate its safety.
Associação entre cultura de segurança do paciente e qualidade de vida profissional de trabalhadores de enfermagem
Authors: Batalha Edenise Maria Santos da Silva , Borges Elisabete Maria das Neves , Melleiro Marta Maria
Published: July 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre cultura de segurança do paciente e qualidade de vida profissional de trabalhadores de enfermagem. Método: Estudo correlacional, realizado em um hospital de Salvador-BA, com 180 participantes. Os dados foram coletados por meio do Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture e da Professional Quality of Life Scale e analisados por testes de correlação. Resultados: O emprego do modelo Qualidade de Vida Profissional, que engloba a Satisfação por compaixão, o Burnout e o Estresse Traumático, permitiu verificar que melhor avaliação da cultura de segurança esteve associada negativamente ao Burnout. Referente às dimensões da cultura, melhores avaliações na percepção geral da segurança, trabalho em equipe e dimensionamento de pessoal associaram-se negativamente ao Burnout e ao Estresse Traumático. Maior Burnout associou-se negativamente à melhor passagem de plantão e maior Estresse Traumático positivamente à comunicação sobre erro. Conclusão: Maiores níveis de Burnout estiveram associados à pior percepção da cultura de segurança e piores avaliações acerca do trabalho em equipe; dimensionamento e percepção geral da segurança se associaram ao maior nível de Burnout e de Estresse Traumático, destacando a importância de investimentos nessas áreas.
Trophic ecology of the demersal predator Brazilian flathead Percophis brasiliensis (Percophidae) in a coastal upwelling ecosystem, SW Atlantic
Authors: Bauer Arthur de Barros , Fischer Luciano Gomes
Published: July 2024

Abstract Upwellings are important oceanographic processes that induce several changes in marine ecosystems, including in the benthic-pelagic coupling (BPC) that plays a major role in coastal areas. However, there is little available information about the possible effects of coastal upwellings on the trophic role of predators and in the BPC. Thus, here we investigate possible seasonal and ontogenetic changes in the trophic interaction of a demersal predator, the Brazilian flathead Percophis brasiliensis, from an upwelling ecosystem. Sampling was carried out for one year during two coastal upwelling events. Based on stomach content analysis (SCA) were recorded seasonal diet shifts, probably driven by coastal upwellings, leading to an increase in pelagic prey and changing the trophic coupling pathways. Stable isotope analysis revealed that isotopic niche decreased with the body size, as well as the values of the Levins’ index. Also, significant, and positive relationships were observed between δ13C and δ15N versus total length. Our results showed that the demersal predator has a relevant trophic role in the BPC which is probably influenced by coastal upwellings.
Decline in Vaccination Coverage against Poliomyelitis in the municipalities of Vale do Paraíba (SP) under a spatial approach
Authors: Carvalho Maria Carolina Ladeira de , Lioi Paola Carvalho , Godoy Vitoria Nallin de , Santos Adriana de Oliveira Ribeiro , Nascimento Luiz Fernando Costa
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze vaccination coverage (VC) for polio in the municipalities of Vale do Paraíba in the State of São Paulo. Methods: This is an ecological and exploratory study of VC in 35 municipalities using a spatial approach; VC data were obtained from the IT Department of the Unified Health System (DATASUS), for the years 2015 and 2019, and categorized into Low (VC<95%) and ideal (≥95%). Information was obtained on gross domestic product (GDP), professional rates and number of basic health units (UBS) and maternal data such as age, marital status (MS) and education. Univariate and bivariate Moran indices were estimated for the years 2015 and 2019, and thematic maps were created for CV values. Results: The average VC values were 107.7%±27.2 in 2015, and 94.2%±27.8 in 2019 (p<0.05). In 2015 vs. 2019, there were 10 vs. 25 municipalities in the Low category. In 2015, the variables VC, number of UBS, age, education, and MS were spatially correlated, but in 2019 only maternal age and education were spatially correlated. The bivariate Moran was significant and negative for VC in 2019 with maternal education. There was an increase in municipalities with worsening VC values. Conclusions: The spatial approach identified a decrease in polio vaccination coverage in the studied region.
Seasonality of the incidence of bronchiolitis in infants — Brazil, 2016–2022: An interrupted time-series analysis
Authors: Friedrich Frederico , Lumertz Magali Santos , Petry Lucas Montiel , Pieta Marina Puerari , Bittencourt Luana Braga , Nunes Bruno Brocker , Garcia Laura de Castro e , Antunes Marcos Otávio Brum , Scotta Marcelo Comerlato , Stein Renato Tetelbom , Jones Marcus Herbert , Comaru Talitha , Pinto Leonardo Araújo
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the seasonality of acute bronchiolitis in Brazil during the 2020–2022 season and compare it with the previous seasons. Methods: Data from the incidence of hospitalizations due to acute bronchiolitis in infants <1 year of age were obtained from the Department of Informatics of the Brazilian Public Health database for the period between 2016 and 2022. These data were also analyzed by macro-regions of Brazil (North, Northeast, Southeast, South, and Midwest). To describe seasonal and trend characteristics over time, we used the Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Averages Model. Results: Compared to the pre-COVID-19 period, the incidence of hospitalizations related to acute bronchiolitis decreased by 97% during non-pharmacological interventions (March 2020 – August 2021) but increased by 95% after non-pharmacological interventions relaxation (September 2021 – December 2022), resulting in a 16% overall increase. During the pre-COVID-19 period, hospitalizations for acute bronchiolitis followed a seasonal pattern, which was disrupted in 2020–2021 but recovered in 2022, with a peak occurring in May, approximately 4% higher than the pre-COVID-19 peak. Conclusions: This study underscores the significant influence of COVID-19 interventions on acute bronchiolitis hospitalizations in Brazil. The restoration of a seasonal pattern in 2022 highlights the interplay between public health measures and respiratory illness dynamics in young children.
A NOVEL ISOLATION ENHANCEMENT USING DIELECTRIC BLOCK WITH CIRCULAR PATCH ARRAY ANTENNA FOR WI-FI APPLICATIONS
Authors: Ch Rama Krishna , Ashok Battula , Madhu Nakirekanti
Published: July 2024

This study presents a unique and basic decoupling technique to enhance isolation between two circular antennas
that are separated by a small distance and have a common substrate. The disconnection can be done by attaching a dielectric block directly to the circular array of antennas. The dielectric block can be regulated to stop the surface wave coupling for isolation in the direction of changing spatial permittivity. Analyzing the two circular patches placed on a substrate with coaxial feeding and spaced apart allows us to confirm the decoupling theory and further explain the design technique. Results demonstrate that the planned technique can be responsible for over -50 dB isolation improvements aimed at circular patch antennas with 0.4 λ0 or 0.6 λ0 separation distances. Additionally, the dielectric block-loaded antennas may achieve isolation and useful radiation properties without suffering losses in overall efficiency or peak gain. Particularly, the dielectric block can be placed independently of the antenna array; creation of this technique has potential for certain previously fabricated antenna arrays without the need to alter or swap with different ones.
Upgrading the capacity of foundations by using a hybrid expanded footing–micropile system
Authors: Elsawwaf Ahmed , El Sawwaf Mostafa , El Naggar Hany
Published: July 2024

This paper introduces an innovative approach, where a hybrid expanded footing–micropile system is utilised to improve the load-bearing capacity of shallow footings on loose sand. Finite-element analyses were carried out with a validated numerical model to simulate a shallow foundation on loose sand supporting a concentric vertical load. The simulated foundation was then upgraded by expanding its area and underpinning the additional area with pressure-grouted micropiles. The micropile installation process was treated as a pressure-controlled cavity expansion problem in the numerical simulation to account for the associated increase in radial stresses in the adjacent soil. A comprehensive parametric study was conducted, focusing on the primary determining factors: number of micropiles, micropile diameter, micropile bond length, grouting pressure, width of the additional area around the perimeter of the footing and footing aspect ratio. The results showed that the micropiles acted as excellent settlement reducers once installed. If reducing the settlement is a high priority, when designing an expanded footing, the hybrid expanded footing–micropile system should be preferred rather than expanding the footing without the use of micropiles. The load capacity of the underpinned foundations was highly dependent on the grouting pressure applied during micropile construction.
Neutralizing Antibodies Targeting BK Polyomavirus
Authors: Helle Francois , Aubry Aurélien , Morel Virginie , Descamps Véronique , Demey Baptiste , Brochot Etienne
Published: July 2024

Most of the world's adult population is latently infected by the BK polyomavirus. It causes asymptomatic infection in healthy individuals but emerged as a threat to kidney transplant recipients because of virus-associated nephropathy caused by immunosuppressive therapy. In these conditions, when a functional cellular response is impaired by immunosuppression, neutralizing antibodies may play a major role because they can directly prevent infection of target cells, independently of cell-mediated immunity, by binding to the viral particles. Studying the contribution of anti-BK virus neutralizing antibodies in viral control has long been hampered by the lack of convenient in vitro models, but major progress has been made in the past decade. The four BK virus genotypes have been demonstrated to behave as distinct serotypes. A low recipient neutralizing antibody titer against the donor's serotype before kidney transplant has been significantly associated with BK virus replication after transplant. Different mechanisms exploited by the BK virus to evade neutralizing antibodies have been described. Recent studies also support the potential benefit of administering intravenous Igs or monoclonal neutralizing antibodies as a therapeutic strategy, and more interestingly, this could also be used as preventive or preemptive therapy before advanced kidney damage has occurred. Besides, neutralizing antibodies could be induced by vaccination. In this review, we summarize accumulated knowledge on anti-BK virus neutralizing antibodies as well as their clinical importance and therapeutic potential for kidney transplant recipients.
Influence of different opacities and layering technique of nanotechnology composite resins regarding the wavelength and fluorescence intensity: in vitro study Carla Portocarrero-Flores
Authors: Portocarrero-Flores Carla ,   Universidad Científica del Sur. Escuela de Estomatología. Lima, Perú., Alcandré Thais , Correa-Medina Alberth ,   Universidad Científica del Sur. Escuela de Estomatología. Lima, Perú,   Universidad Científica del Sur. Escuela de Estomatología. Lima, Perú.
Published: July 2024

Objective: To evaluate the influence of opacity and the layering technique on the fluorescence of different composite resins. Materials and Methods: Two opacities (enamel and dentin) and the layering technique (enamel + dentin) of the composite resins: Filtek® Z350 and Palfique LX5 were evaluated in vitro. Composite resin discs were fabricated using a preformed matrix of 10 mm diameter and 0.5 mm thick for the single opacity groups and 10 mm thick for the layering technique groups, using 2 layers of 0.5 mm thickness of each opacity (n = 5). Specimens were analyzed using the Raman spectroscopy method. Data were analyzed using the Kruskall-wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: When evaluating the intensity of fluorescence, no statistically significant difference was found when comparing the layering technique and enamel opacity (p2> 0.05) and an increase in the dentin opacity value for both brands of composite resin. Regarding wavelength, no statistically significant difference was found when comparing the layering technique with enamel opacity and dentin opacity for both Filtek® Z350 and Palfique LX5® composite resins (p2 > 0.05). Conclusions: The fluorescence intensity of the layering technique is similar to enamel opacity for both composite resins. Likewise, the wavelength of the layering technique is similar to the enamel opacity and dentin opacity for both brands.
Psychological characteristics and behaviors on the internet as risk factors for the development of fear of childbirth in pregnant women
Authors:   , Šoštarić Matea
Published: July 2024

Pregnancy is a unique time in a woman's life characterized by various physical, social, and psychological transformations. Women often rely on the internet to find information to cope with these changes. The purpose of this doctoral thesis was to investigate how the internet affects the development and management of psychological difficulties during pregnancy, particularly the phenomenon of “cyberchondria”. Cyberchondria refers to the excessive and repetitive online search for health information, which results in heightened anxiety. To address this issue, a range of research designs were used. First, a review of existing literature was conducted, focusing on the patterns and motivations of pregnant women's use of the internet for health-related information. Demographic, obstetric, and psychological variables linked to online health research were also explored. Next, a correlational study was conducted with 360 participants, examining cyberchondria predictors in women with and without pregnancy complications. Health anxiety and pregnancy-specific anxiety were identified as predictors of cyberchondria, with distinct roles depending on complications. Finally, a longitudinal study was conducted with 149 participants, examining the risk factors, triggers, and outcomes of cyberchondria among pregnant women. The study found that health anxiety and the cognitive aspect of anxiety sensitivity were risk factors, while pregnancy concerns related to motherhood were triggers for cyberchondria. While an association between cyberchondria and fear of birth was noted, fear of birth did not manifest as a direct outcome of cyberchondria. Collectively, the results of these studies highlight the importance of understanding the relationship between online health information, cyberchondria, and anxiety for pregnant women.
A novel species of Nama (Namaceae) from northern Arizona, U.S.A.
Authors: Crawford Richard A. , Rink Glenn
Published: July 2024

Nama arizonica R.A. Crawford & G. Rink (Namaceae) is a novel Nama, restricted to Coconino and Navajo cos, northern Arizona. Previously, these plants have been determined as N. dichotoma (Ruiz & Pav.) Choisy, to which it may be most closely related, though it has morphological similarities to N. hispida as well. We present images of plants in the field, seeds, vestiture, and chromosomes.
Studies in the vascular flora of the southeastern United States. X
Authors: Weakley Alan S. , LeBlond Richard J. , McMillan Patrick D. , Sorrie Bruce A. , Poindexter Derick B. , Fuller J. Brandon , Bridges Edwin L. , Budach Brett J. , Carr Susan C. , Crowl Andrew A. , Manos Paul S. , Fritsch Peter W. , Orzell Steve L. , Wipff Joseph K. , Messec Lilly Anderson , Dellinger Bob , Ungberg Eric A. , Yawn Noah D. , Cressler Alan M. , Oberholster Chris , Barger T. Wayne , Carter J. Richard , Floden Aaron J. , Knapp Wesley M. , Copen Iris , Jenkins Amy M. , Hughes Ethan L. , Annis Jenna , Baker Wilson , Mears Randy L.
Published: July 2024

As part of ongoing work on the Flora of the Southeastern United States (Weakley & Southeastern Flora Team 2023) and related projects, as well as for general floristic, conservation, and scientific work in eastern North America, it is essential to document taxonomic and nomenclatural changes and significant distribution records. Here, we propose six new species of graminoids (two Rhynchospora, three Dichanthelium, and one Anatherum)—five from fire-maintained pine savannas and embedded wetlands of the southeastern Coastal Plain and one from the floristically and ecologically related fire-maintained pine savannas of North Andros Island in The Bahamas. We provide rationale and documentation for the “taxonomic resurrection” of Vaccinium ashei, an economically important member of Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus, based on morphology, estimation of ploidy level with flow cytometry, and phylogenomic analysis based on high-throughput DNA sequencing. We make four new combinations in Convolvulus to accommodate the inclusion of Calystegia in Convolvulus to resolve paraphyly. We also make six new combinations necessary to recognize sect. Leptopogon of Andropogon at generic rank, as Anatherum, based on the phylogenetic work of other researchers and the previously incomplete transfer of recognized species to Anatherum, providing the needed names to recognize this group of species in genus Anatherum in North American floristic treatments. We document the surprising discovery of Carex lutea, previously believed to be endemic to two counties in eastern North Carolina, in two counties in the panhandle of Florida, and a county in eastern South Carolina—discoveries aided by iNaturalist and Facebook. We document new states as being within the distribution ranges of additional species: Quercus similis (Florida), Juncus brachycephalus (Arkansas and Missouri), Rhexia mariana var. mariana (Ohio), Asarum acuminatum and Elionurus tripsacoides (Alabama), and Mecardonia procumbens (Georgia). Other important distributional records, many representing rediscoveries of conservationally significant, extant populations of plants previously considered of only historical occurrence in a state, are also reported: Alabama (Arnica acaulis, Asclepias connivens, Berberis canadensis, Bulbostylis warei, Ctenodon viscidulus, Parnassia grandifolia, and Pinguicula pumila) and Georgia and Florida (Lobelia boykinii).
Árvores Comuns de Moçqambique. Common Trees of Mozambique
Authors: Keller Harold W.
Published: July 2024

Mozambique is a country located in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini and South Africa to the southwest. A colored map on page 12 shows the location of the country. There are 53 families and 153 genera included in the descriptions and illustrations. The species names are given in English and Portuguese. Each taxon is represented by one description page and one color illustration page. Species descriptions are in both English and Portuguese organized by DISTRIBUTION, HABITAT, USES, and NOTES. This book will have limited use outside of the geographical area of emphasis. The Glossary, Bibliography, Index of Local Names, and General Index add value to book usage.
Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics, Volume 54
Authors: Lipscomb Barney
Published: July 2024

The Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics covers significant developments in the fields of ecology, evolutionary biology, and systematics, as they apply to all life on Earth. Essay reviews cover topics ranging from phylogeny, speciation, and molecular evolution through behavior and evolutionary physiology to population dynamics, ecosystems processes, and applications in invasion biology, conservation, and environmental management. There are 22 articles.
Single and combined effects of oregano leaf and clove oils on the reduction of salmonella enteritidis on chicken egg shells
Authors: Daley M , Tolen TN
Published: July 2024

Table eggs are versatile foodstuffs used in various food products. Eggs are often consumed or incorporated into other food products to enhance taste and nutrition and act as an emulsifying agent. Too often the consumption of contaminated eggs leads to foodborne illnesses in people. When whole eggs or egg products come into contact with contaminated surfaces or other contaminated eggs, pathogens can spread from one egg to another. Research has been conducted to uncover ways to protect whole eggs and their products from contamination by coating the egg’s exterior with edible coatings. Mineral oil, among other edible oils, is one such oil shown to be effective in reducing the bacteria in eggs when applied to the egg’s exterior. With the average consumer becoming more aware of the chemicals used in the preservation of food, some researchers have started to explore more natural solutions to minimize the contamination of food products. The use of essential oils to prevent contamination has been studied and analyzed for their antimicrobial properties in the inhibition of the growth of foodborne pathogens. The oils used in this current study are Oregano and Clove Oil. Both oils used individually and combined compared to a positive control showed no differences (p > 0.05). Interestingly, when the oils were combined 1:1 there was a difference of 0.66 log in the survival bacterial counts compared to the positive control. However, this difference was also not significant (p > 0.05).
DEVELOPMENT OF A QUESTIONNAIRE OF COMMITMENT TO NEW PHYSICAL INTERVENTIONS FOR ATHLETES: DELPHI RESEARCH v1
Authors: Polina Denisovna Rybakova , Alexander Borisovich Miroshnikov , Alexey Victorovich Shevtsov
Published: July 2024

In the context of exercise, commitment is the correct level of a person's performance of a recommended training regimen (for example, the number of training days per week), including the level at which a person follows the prescribed dosage of exercise (for example, determined by heart rate, perceived load level, or percentage of one repeated maximum). There is no questionnaire to assess exercise adherence for athletes. The consensus of experts will be used to create the questionnaire. to develop a questionnaire to assess adherence to a new training effect for athletes using the Delphi method.
Western blotting to detect ATP13A2 v1
Authors: Vrijsen Stephanie , Houdou Marine , Vangheluwe Peter
Published: July 2024

Protocol to detect ATP13A2 via Western Blotting.
Chromatographic separation of strontium in archaeological cremated remains for Thermal Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (TIMS) analysis v1
Authors: De Coster Maura , M. Kootker Lisette
Published: July 2024

This protocol describes in great detail all the steps that must be taken for strontium isotope analysis on archaeological cremated remains, from the receipt of the samples to the deposition of the data generated by Thermal Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (TIMS).
E. coli recombineering protocol for gene deletions (SW102 prophage protocol) v1
Authors: Sparrow is
Published: July 2024

This protocol is adapted from Thomason et al., 2023 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10037674/ It is written for using the lambda red system (prophage) to make basic gene deletions in E. coli, annotated with practical advice, only for the "Basic Protocol 1" outlined in the source paper.
Síndrome perisilviano bilateral congénito asociado a secuencia de Pierre Robin: Reporte de caso
Authors: Castro-Murillo Julio Cesar ,   Universidad del Valle, Gómez-Guzmán Enid Leticia , Rojas-Cerón Christian Andrés ,   Universidad del Valle,   Universidad del Valle
Published: July 2024

Introducción: la secuencia de Pierre Robin consiste en la tríada clásica de micrognatia congénita, glosoptosis y obstrucción de las vías respiratorias. Se presenta por diferentes etiologías, entre ellas las malformaciones del desarrollo cortical como el síndrome perisilviano congénito. Presentación del caso clínico: reportamos un caso de una recién nacida pretérmino de 31 semanas, quien presentó en el examen físico la triada clásica de la secuencia de Pierre Robin, posteriormente con complicaciones tales como: crisis epilépticas, obstrucción de vías respiratorias y trastorno en la deglución. Durante la búsqueda de su etiología, se evidencia, mediante resonancia magnética cerebral, polimicrogiria bilateral, por lo que es compatible con un síndrome perisilviano bilateral. Conclusiones: las malformaciones del desarrollo cortical, como el síndrome perisilviano bilateral congénito, hacen parte del espectro etiológico en la secuencia de Pierre Robin, especialmente aquellas que presentan parálisis pseudobulbar, crisis epilépticas e hipotonía de origen central.