bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EFFECT OF LOAD TRAINING ON PHYSICAL FITNESS IN RUNNING ATHLETES
Authors: Zhang Zhen , Zhang Tongtong , Che Chao , Xu Xuewei
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction: Cardiopulmonary capacity and sports endurance are very important for running athletes. Objective: Study whether running with load training can improve physical fitness, focusing on running athletes’ cardiopulmonary capacity and exercise endurance. Methods: 36 professional athletes were selected. One group was trained with normal running and the other group was trained with running with a weight load. Results: In the weight-bearing training group, FVC went from 5.13 ± 0.20 to 5.68 ± 1.25, FEV1 went from 4.38 ± 0.33 to 4.56 ± 0.35, PEF went from 8.27 ± 0.98 to 8.88 ± 1.02, ERV went from 1.44 ± 0.37 to 1.68 ± 0.34, IVC went from 4.91 ± 0.45 to 5.28 ± 1.46, VT went from 1.10 ± 0.25 to 1.42 ± 1.26, systolic blood pressure varied from 115.16 ± 8.18 to 117.02 ± 5.47, diastolic blood pressure varied from 78.58 ± 8.97 78.16 ± 7.42, BPM varied from 73.42 ± 9.27 to 73.52 ± 9.02, serum lactic acid was from 1.36 ± 0.28 to 1.31 ± 0.27, and serum creatine kinase was from 21.85 ± 59.02 to 208.11 ± 49.20. Conclusion: Load running training positively impacts athletes’ physical fitness and may be added to improve athletes’ cardiorespiratory capacity and exercise endurance. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING IMPACTS ON ENDURANCE OF VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS
Authors: Wu Xiuhua
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction: The high-intensity interval training method is believed to improve sports endurance in volleyball players due to its characteristic of alternating short periods of intense aerobic exercise and recovery. Objective: Analyze the impact of high-intensity interval training on sports endurance in volleyball players aged 18 to 19 years old. Methods: We selected 16 male volleyball athletes, and divided them into control and experimental groups. A high-intensity interval training protocol was added to the experimental group, while the control group remained with standard training. The indices of the effect of intensive interval training were measured through the sports endurance test in the athletes, comparing the results before and after the intervention. Results: The exercise index on oblique plates for 30 seconds in the experimental group increased from 58.51±1.06 to 61.17±1.44; there was a change in the 800-meter run from 2.39±0.02 to 2.33±0.02 minutes after the experiment, and the 30kg supine weightlifting in 30 seconds was from 49.93±1.99 to 53.58±1.79. However, the control group data did not change significantly. Conclusion: Long-term appropriate high-intensity interval training played an evident role in improving the endurance of volleyball players. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
EFFECT OF CROSSFIT TRAINING ON BODY SHAPE AND BODY FAT OF OBESE FEMALE COLLEGE STUDENTS
Authors: Zhang Aoyao , Jiang Caijuan
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction: Body shape directly influences the physical health of young students and its neglect can develop physiological and psychosocial instabilities, leading to long-term quality of life impairment. Objective: Explore the influences of CrossFit training on body composition in obese female college students. Methods: 200 obese female college students were randomly selected and divided into two groups. The experimental group received eight weeks of CrossFit training, while the control group practiced traditional aerobic training. Data were recorded before and after the experiment. Results: The fat of obese female college students in the experimental group changed from 26.25±6.66 kg to 22.55±5.67 kg, the body fat ratio was from 37.58±4.37% to 32.34±4.84%, the lean mass weight varied from 42.86±5.89 kg to 43.07±6.11 kg, lean trunk weight varied from 24, 12±3.32 kg to 23.25±3.17 kg, lean abdominal weight was from 10.06±1.29 kg to 9.60±1.64 kg, and lean upper limb weight from 4.12±0.84 kg to 4.10±0.84 kg, upper limb fat was from 2.57±0.86 kg to 2.23±0.66 kg. Conclusion: CrossFit training can effectively reduce the body fat of obese female college students and make their body composition more appropriate. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigating treatment outcomes.
IMPACTS OF TRAINING WITH HIGH LOADS ON EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH IN SOCCER PLAYERS
Authors: Guo Zijian , Qiao Zebo
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction: The soccer athlete must complete the confrontation, dribbling, and shooting actions in a short time. This requires a high quality of explosive strength. Training with loads is useful for this purpose, but there still needs to be more evidence of the results of applying high loads. Objective: Study the influence of high-load training on the explosive quality of soccer players. Methods: Twenty soccer athletes were selected and divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group completed their training with a high-load protocol added to their daily soccer training. In contrast, the ten control group athletes continued their existing daily training without changes. The experiment lasted six weeks. Pertinent data were collected and statistically analyzed to analyze the intervention results. Results: The stationary ball kick distance elevation in the experimental group was 49.74±1.42 m, while that of the control was 46.16±3.01 m, p<0.05. The rate of change in the experimental group was 8.07%, higher than the 1.54% in the control group. Conclusion: Introducing the high-load training module into the soccer daily training system can effectively optimize soccer athletes’ explosive muscle strength quality, increasing their competitive performance in games. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
EFFECT OF BALANCE TRAINING ON AEROBICS TEACHING FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Authors: Guo Haiying , Huang Yuzhe , Liu Hui
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction: Among the known benefits of aerobics gymnastics are flexibility, motor coordination improvement, weight loss, and balance improvement. The balance capacity is very important for aerobics students, and it is believed that introducing a complementary protocol can bring greater benefits to the performance of its practitioners. Objective: Explore the effects of balance training on university students practicing aerobics. Methods: A 9-week experiment was conducted employing 100 college aerobics students. The volunteers were divided into two groups without statistical differences. Balance training was added to the experimental group, while the control group remained with daily teaching practice. Results: The push-up score increased from 2.27±0.45 to 2.73±0.46, the body rotation score was from 1.87±0.35 to 2.40±0.51, and the squat score was from 2.53±0.52 to 3.03±0.30. While the aerobic ability of college students in the experimental group was effectively improved, no significant changes were observed in the control group data. Conclusion: Balance training can effectively improve college students’ ability, leading to improvement in teaching aerobics to college students. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
Nurse-patient communication strategies: A proposal of an educational video for Nursing students
Authors: Pereira Jéssica França , Silva Natália Chantal Magalhães da , Sampaio Rodrigo Soares , Ribeiro Vanessa dos Santos , Carvalho Emília Campos de
Published: April 2023

Objective: to create, validate and evaluate an educational video on nurse-patient communication strategies for undergraduate Nursing students. Method: this is a methodological study with a longitudinal design and quantitative analysis. The following stages were conducted: pre-production, production, post-production and evaluation of the video by the target population. Results: five female nurses evaluated the video storyboard and indicated understanding of the subject matter, the topics addressed and the language used as adequate and pertinent to the theme. Another five female nurses considered the following as present and desirable elements: quality of the audiovisual technique employed, simulated environment, characterization of the characters, and development of the nurse-patient communication strategies The final version of the video was evaluated by nine Nursing students that presented a level of item understanding of at least 96%. The video presents the following strategies: General communication strategies, Intercultural Communication, NURSE, Tell me more, Ask-Tell-Ask, Therapeutic Communication and Communicating Bad News. Conclusion: this study portrays the creation of a video, its validation by experts and its evaluation by the target population, which indicated it as a relevant educational resource for the teaching-learning process regarding communication strategies. Both the evaluators and the target population considered that the video is a valid instrument to teach content about the nurse-patient communication strategies.
Estratégias de comunicação enfermeiro-paciente: proposta de um vídeo educativo para estudantes de enfermagem
Authors: Pereira Jéssica França , Silva Natália Chantal Magalhães da , Sampaio Rodrigo Soares , Ribeiro Vanessa dos Santos , Carvalho Emília Campos de
Published: April 2023

Objetivo: construir, validar e avaliar um vídeo educativo sobre estratégias de comunicação enfermeiro-paciente para estudantes da graduação em enfermagem. Método: trata-se de um estudo metodológico, com delineamento longitudinal e análise quantitativa. Foram percorridas as etapas de pré-produção, produção, pós-produção e avaliação do vídeo pelo público-alvo. Resultados: cinco enfermeiras avaliaram o storyboard do vídeo e apontaram a compreensão do tema, os tópicos abordados e a linguagem utilizada como adequadas e pertinentes à temática. Outras cinco enfermeiras consideraram presentes e desejáveis: qualidade da técnica audiovisual empregada, ambiente simulado, caracterização das personagens e desenvolvimento das estratégias de comunicação enfermeiro-paciente. A versão final do vídeo foi avaliada por nove estudantes de enfermagem que apresentaram nível de compreensão dos itens igual ou acima de 96%. O vídeo apresenta as seguintes estratégias: Estratégias gerais de comunicação, Comunicação Intercultural, NURSE, Tell me more, Ask-Tell-Ask, Comunicação Terapêutica e Comunicação de Más Notícias. Conclusão: este estudo retrata a criação de um vídeo, sua validação por peritos e sua avaliação pelo público-alvo, que manifestaram tratar-se de um recurso educativo relevante para o processo de ensino-aprendizagem de estratégias de comunicação. Os juízes e o público alvo consideraram o vídeo como um instrumento válido para ensinar sobre as estratégias de comunicação enfermeiro-paciente.
Síntomas de depresión, ansiedad y estrés en estudiantes del área de la salud e impacto en la calidad de vida
Authors: Freitas Pedro Henrique Batista de , Meireles Adriana Lúcia , Ribeiro Isabely Karoline da Silva , Abreu Mery Natali Silva , Paula Waléria de , Cardoso Clareci Silva
Published: April 2023

Objetivo: evaluar la asociación entre la calidad de vida y la presencia de síntomas de depresión, ansiedad y estrés en estudiantes universitarios del área de la salud. Método: estudio transversal que incluyó a 321 estudiantes de carreras del área de la salud. La calidad de vida se midió mediante la escala de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, versión abreviada, en los dominios físico, psicológico, relaciones sociales y ambiente, y los síntomas se evaluaron por la escala de depresión, ansiedad y estrés. Se realizó un análisis multivariante por medio de regresión lineal robusta para evaluar la asociación entre la calidad de vida y los síntomas presentados. Resultados: se observó una asociación negativa entre la calidad de vida y los síntomas de depresión en todos los dominios, mientras que los síntomas de ansiedad tuvieron una asociación negativa en el dominio ambiente, y los síntomas de estrés tuvieron una asociación negativa en el dominio psicológico. La gravedad de los síntomas se asoció desfavorablemente con la calidad de vida, es decir, cuanto mayor la gravedad de los síntomas, menores las puntuaciones medias en todos los dominios. Conclusión: los síntomas de depresión, ansiedad y estrés fueron prevalentes e impactaron negativamente en la calidad de vida de los estudiantes, especialmente en presencia de síntomas depresivos. Las puntuaciones disminuidas se asociaron significativamente con la gravedad de los síntomas.
Symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in health students and impact on quality of life
Authors: Freitas Pedro Henrique Batista de , Meireles Adriana Lúcia , Ribeiro Isabely Karoline da Silva , Abreu Mery Natali Silva , Paula Waléria de , Cardoso Clareci Silva
Published: April 2023

Objective: to evaluate the association between quality of life and presence of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in college students in the health area. Method: cross-sectional study that included 321 students from undergraduate courses in the health area. Quality of life was measured using the World Health Organization scale, abbreviated version, in the physical, psychological, social relations and environment domains, and symptoms were assessed by the depression, anxiety and stress scale. Multivariate analysis was performed using robust linear regression to evaluate the association between quality of life and symptoms. Results: a negative association was observed between the quality of life and depression symptoms in all domains, while anxiety symptoms showed a negative association in the environment domain, and stress symptoms had a negative association in the psychological domain. Symptom severity was unfavorably associated with quality of life, that is, the greater the symptom severity, the lower the mean scores in all domains. Conclusion: symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress were prevalent and had a negative impact on students’ quality of life, especially in the presence of depressive symptoms. The decrease in scores was significantly associated with the severity of symptoms.
Uso inconsistente del preservativo masculino en hombres VIH negativos que tienen sexo con hombres
Authors: Sousa Laelson Rochelle Milanês , Elias Henrique Ciabotti , Caliari Juliano de Souza , Oliveira Aliete Cunha de , Gir Elucir , Reis Renata Karina
Published: April 2023

Objetivo: analizar los factores asociados con el uso inconsistente del preservativo masculino en hombres VIH negativos que tienen sexo con hombres. Método: estudio transversal, analítico, nacional realizado de forma online en todas las regiones de Brasil, en 2020, a través de redes sociales y sitios de citas. El uso inconsistente del preservativo se definió como el uso ocasional o no usarlo nunca. Se realizaron análisis estadísticos descriptivos, pruebas de asociación y regresión logística binaria. Resultados: 1222 (85%) de los 1438 participantes informaron uso inconsistente del preservativo. Las variables “homosexuales” (ORA: 2,03; IC 95%: 1,14-3,59; p = 0,016), “tener pareja estable” (ORA: 2,19; IC 95%: 1,55-3,09; p<0,001), “sexo oral” (ORA: 2,41; IC 95%: 1,31-4,43; p = 0,005), “anal insertivo” (ORA: 1,98; IC 95%: 1,10-3,58; p = 0,023) y “diagnóstico de ITS” (ORA: 1,59; IC 95%: 1,13-2,24; p = 0,007) se asociaron de forma independiente con el uso inconsistente del preservativo masculino. Las variables “recibió consejo de un amigo sobre la prueba del VIH” (ORA: 0,71; IC 95%: 0,52-0,96; p = 0,028) y “trabajador sexual” (ORA: 0,26; IC 95%: 0,11-0,60; p = 0,002) fueron factores protectores. Conclusión: las variables estudiadas indicaron que hay una fuerte relación entre las parejas estables y el aumento de la confianza y la baja adherencia al uso del preservativo, lo que coincide con otros estudios.
Inconsistent use of male condoms among HIV-negative men who have sex with other men
Authors: Sousa Laelson Rochelle Milanês , Elias Henrique Ciabotti , Caliari Juliano de Souza , Oliveira Aliete Cunha de , Gir Elucir , Reis Renata Karina
Published: April 2023

Objective: to analyze the factors associated with inconsistent use of male condoms among HIV-negative men who have sex with other men. Method: a cross-sectional, analytical and nationwide study conducted online in all the Brazilian regions in 2020, via networks and in dating websites. Inconsistent condom use was defined as occasional use or as never using it. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed, as well as association and binary logistic regression tests. Results: inconsistent condom use was reported by 1,222 (85%) of all 1,438 participants. The “homosexuals” (ORAdj: 2.03; 95% CI: 1.14-3.59; p=0.016), “having a fixed partner” (ORAdj: 2.19; 95% CI: 1.55-3.09; p<0.001), “oral sex” (ORAdj: 2.41; 95% CI: 1.31-4.43; p=0.005), “insertive anal” (ORAdj: 1.98; 95% CI: 1.10-3.58; p=0.023) and “STI diagnosis” (ORAdj: 1.59; 95% CI: 1.13-2.24; p=0.007) variables were independently associated with inconsistent use of male condoms. The “receiving advice on HIV test from a friend” (ORAdj: 0.71; 95% CI: 0.52-0.96; p=0.028) and “sex worker” (ORAdj: 0.26; 95% CI: 0.11-0.60; p=0.002) variables were protective factors. Conclusion: the variables under study pointed to a strong relationship between steady partners and increased trust and low adherence to condom use, corroborating other studies.
Prevalence and risk factors associated with human Intestinal Parasitic Infections (IPIs) in rural and urban areas of Quetta, Pakistan
Authors: Karim A. , Zartashia B. , Khwaja S. , Akhter A. , Raza A. A. , Parveen S.
Published: April 2023

Abstract Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are endemic worldwide and more prevalent in countries with unhygienic conditions. The objective of the research was to identify the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in rural and urban areas of Quetta, Balochistan and to check their associated risk factors including; age, gender, educational status, sanitary system and any other immunodeficiency. For this instance 204 stool samples were collected from the urban and rural population of Quetta, Balochistan. The participants with positive results for Intestinal Parasitic Infections were interviewed using close-ended questionnaire. From the findings of this study, it has been revealed that prevalence of Intestinal parasitic infections in rural and urban areas was 21%. Males were found more prevalent (66%) as compared to females (34%) due to higher risk of contacting to outer environment. The prevalence was higher in rural areas (23%). The most prevalent intestinal parasite was Entamoeba histolytica (48%). Other prevailing parasites were Hymenolepis nana (26%), Giardia Intestinalis (17%), Trichomonas hominis (5%) and Trichuris trichiura (5%). The majority of patients were having lower socio-economic (52%) and educational status (48%). Educational status of 48% patients was primary or below primary. Most of the participants with positive results did not have hand washing habit (62%) and didn’t have the closed sanitary system (71%). The intestinal parasitic infections were more prevalent among children aged from 1-10 (33%). This may be a result of poor hygiene in children. The study will contribute to lower down the prevalence in the studied areas by the application of different preventive measures in future.
Trap-nesting biology of an ectoparasitoid spider wasp, Auplopus subaurarius (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae): the importance of wooded environments for niche generalist species
Authors: Deus J. P. A. , Noga A. , Brozoski F. , Dias A. M. P. , Buschini M. L. T.
Published: April 2023

Abstract The insect group is one of the most diverse on the planet and due to habitat degradation, many of these species are becoming extinct, leaving a lack of information on the basic biology of each one. In this study, previously unseen information about nesting biology is revealed in Auplopus subaurarius trap nests. This is a solitary ectoparasitoid spider wasp that nests in preexisting cavities. We used a trap-nesting methodology to sample A. subaurarius in two different sampling periods (2017/2018 and 2020/2021) in three types of environment (forest, grassland and Eucalyptus plantation). In our study, the A. subaurarius nest building was more frequent during the hottest months of the year (November to March), with its highest abundance found within natural forest areas and in Eucalyptus plantation than in grassland areas. In addition, the species had two development times: a short one (three months) and a delayed one (up to one year). Moreover, females were larger than males (weight and size) and the species’ sex ratio had a tendency toward female production. Auplopus subaurarius presented seven natural enemy species: Ceyxia longispina, Caenochrysis crotonis, Photochryptus sp.1, Photochryptus sp.2, Messatoporus sp., Ephuta icema and Sphaeropthalma sp. We emphasize the importance of wooded environments to maintain the A. subaurarius populations and their associated interactors, both spiders and natural enemies, as these environments can provide better life conditions than grassland areas. Furthermore, other solitary wasps that may have the same lifestyle of A. subaurarius can also be improved by natural forest conservation and by good silviculture plantation planning, which should consider ecological aspects of Atlantic Forest landscapes.
Commercial characteristics of coffee seedlings produced with different sources of phosphorus and plant growth-promoting bacteria
Authors: Ferraro A. C. , França A. C. , Machado C. M. M. , Aguiar F. R. , Oliveira L. L. , Braga Neto A. M , Oliveira R. G.
Published: April 2023

Abstract Considered the economic engine of many countries, the coffee culture represents an important component of the agricultural chain in Brazil. The growing values of commercialization, planting areas, and crop productivity require the acquisition of quality seedlings, which must receive adequate nutritional support through efficient fertilizers. Slow and controlled-release fertilizers, such as organominerals, gain prominence when it comes to increasing efficiency in the use of phosphorus, as well as plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) with phosphate solubilizing characteristics. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different sources of mineral and organomineral fertilizers, inoculated and non-inoculated with PGPB on the quality parameters of coffee seedlings. In general, the P sources used in the experiment positively interfered with the development of coffee seedlings. This proves that there is a need for nutritional supplementation for the good development of the seedlings. Among the sources used, the organomineral in granulated form showed better performance in coffee seedlings' growth and physiological parameters, proving to be a viable alternative to commonly used fertilizers. The addition of PGPB showed a significant advantage for seedling quality variables.
Does silicon and salicylic acid contribute in the morphophysiology of Schinus terebinthifolia seedlings under flooding?
Authors: Santos C. C. , Torraca D. S. M. , Silverio J. M. , Scalon S. de P. Q.
Published: April 2023

Abstract Flooding can damage the photosynthetic apparatus and initial growth of Schinus terebinthifolia. We aimed this study evaluates the potential of silicon (Si) and salicylic acid (SA) as mitigating agents on the ecophysiological responses and initial growth of S. terebinthifolia subjected to flooding periods. Seedlings were grown under the following conditions: 1) control (non-flooded): daily irrigation, 2) Flooded (F): storage of seedlings in a 500 L plastic pool, keeping the water depth at ± 2.0 cm above the substrate level, 3) F + 1.0 mM Si, 4) F + 2.0 mM Si, 5) F + 1.5 mM SA, and 6) F + 3.0 mM SA, and evaluated to 15 and 30 days. We observed that flooded seedlings formed hypertrophied lenticels on the stem on the 7th day as a stress adjustment strategy. S. terebinthifolia is sensitive to flooding, although it maintains a stable gas exchange for up to 15 days in this condition. The applications of 1.0 mM Si mitigated the pronounced decrease of gas exchange by 30 days. Using 1.0 mM Si and 3.0 mM SA contributed for integrity of the photosynthetic apparatus and to photochemical activities in the reaction centers, in addition favors to higher seedling biomass and quality under flooding. Foliar application of Si and SA is promising practice for photosynthetic metabolic and initial growth of S. terebinthifolia seedlings under flooded stress.
Follicular cystitis in a dog: First case report described in Brazil
Authors: Xavier Júnior F.A.F. , Martins P.L. , Araújo S.L. , Morais G.B. , Viana D.A. , Silva F.M.O. , Silva I.N.G. , Evangelista J.S.A.M.
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT A 2-year-old English bulldog presented history of recurrent lower urinary tract disease, refractory to treatment. The Complete Blood Count revealed lymphopenia, hyperproteinemia, and hyperglobulinemia, while urinalysis indicated leukocyturia and bacteriuria. On the abdominal ultrasound, the bladder had a focal wall thickening in its cranial portion, as well as irregular echogenicity and internal margins. A bladder surgical biopsy was performed, indicating the presence of follicular cystitis. Clinical signs disappeared after treatment with a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, NSAIDs, supplementation with cranberry extract associated with cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa). Clinical follow-up 12 months after surgery showed remission at all clinical signs. Follicular cystitis in dogs was reported only once worldwide, this case report is the first in Brazil; thus, it may be considered in the differential diagnosis for patients with refractory and recurrent lower urinary tract disease.
Nutritional and mineral composition of Opuntia stricta Haw: Balance of macrominerals, renal function and blood metabolites in sheep
Authors: Silva M.P. , Carvalho F.F.R. , Batista Â.M.V. , Araujo C.M. , Soares P.C. , Souza A.P. , Fernandes B.D.O. , Gonzaga Neto S. , Costa R.G. , Medeiros A.N.
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the inclusion of spineless cactus (Opuntia stricta Haw) in the diet of sheep on the balance of macrominerals, renal function, and blood metabolites. Five sheep cannulated in the rumen (61.5±9.5kg body weight) were used in a 5 × 5 Latin square composed of five diets and five experimental periods. The experimental period lasted 105 days, with five periods of 21 days each. Four diets containing levels of spineless cactus (121, 245, 371, and 500g/kg of dry matter (DM)), and a control diet were evaluated. Samples of the ingredients, orts, feces, urine, and blood were collected. Spineless cactus inclusion in sheep diets increased the DM intake, ash, oxalate, and all macrominerals intake (P < 0.05), but did not affect the urinary and fecal excretion of P, as well as the concentration of P in the blood (P > 0.05). It is possible to verify that the inclusion of spineless cactus, up to the level of 500g/kg of DM in the sheep diets, does not appear to cause damage to the animal’s health. Its inclusion does not compromise kidney function or blood metabolites evaluated herein.
Neoctangium travassosi (Digenea: Microscaphidiidae) in sea turtles from South America
Authors: Silva C.G. , Rocha T.A. , Freire A.C.B. , Oliveira J.C.P. , Farias D.S.D. , Silva F.J.L. , Freitas C.I.A. , Carvalho G.A. , Ramos R.A.N.
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT Sea turtles are endangered animals that present cosmopolitan distribution. Anthropic actions have been considered important causes for the reduction of sea turtle population, but natural aspects such as parasitism may also contribute to their decline. This study aimed to report the occurrence of parasites in stranded dead sea turtles found in an area known as Potiguar Basin, northeastern Brazil, from 2010 to 2019. They were identified and classified according to the carapace length. At post-mortem analyses all organs were examined, parasites collected and morphologically identified. Ecological parasitic indexes as prevalence (P), mean intensity (MI) and mean abundance (MA) were calculated. A total of 80 Chelonia mydas and 5 Eretmochelys imbricata were assessed. Neoctangium travassosi was detected in both species presenting P = 20%, MI = 4.19 and MA = 0.84 for C. mydas and P = 60%, MI = 1.67 and MA = 1.0 for E. imbricata. This is the first report of N. travassosi parasitizing E. imbricata in South America. Finally, the retrieval of these parasites is a warning regarding the need for further studies to assess the impact of this parasitism on the health and conservation of sea turtles.
Effective treatment of a case of pregnancy toxemia in sheep - case report
Authors: Anteveli G. , Oliveira C.S. , Alves B.A. , Torres B.S. , Joaquim M.V.G. , Jorge J.G.C. , Facury Filho E.J. , Meneses R.M. , Carvalho A.Ú. , Moreira T.F.
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT Pregnancy toxemia has a high mortality rate and few cases with effective treatment are reported, especially when associated with secondary diseases. Therefore, the present work reports the case of a sheep, which was referred to the veterinary hospital of UFMG, in the last month of pregnancy, presenting apathy, hyporexia and sternal recumbency. After the diagnosis of pregnancy toxemia, the fetuses were removed while still alive, but did not survive. Monitoring was started with blood gas analysis, blood glucose assessments and laboratory tests. The results were consistent with liver damage, which was justified by the condition of lipolysis. Treatment consisted of electrolyte replacement plus 50% glucose and potassium chloride, along with administration of antibiotics (ceftiofur, 5mg/kg/SID/IM/7 days), flunixim meglumine (2.2mg/kg/SID/IM first day and 1.1mg/kg/SID/IM on the second and third days) and omeprazole (4mg/kg/SID/oral). The patient had secondarily clinical laminitis, which was treated with cryotherapy and anti-inflammatory drugs, in addition to mastitis, using a single dose of intramammary antibiotics. The work demonstrated the effectiveness of the treatment of pregnancy toxemia, when performed early and intensively, associated with daily clinical and laboratory monitoring of the animal.
Management of roe deer population (Capreolus capreolus L.) in Serbia
Authors: Popović Z. , Lavadinović V. , Stepić S. , Beuković D. , Beuković M. , Vukadinović M. , Polovinski-Horvatović M.
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT The research was conducted during the 2018/19 hunting year at three hunting grounds: "Barajevska reka" - "Takovo" and "Jadar". The average density of Roe deer in hunting grounds varied from 48.67 to 74 individuals per 1,000 ha of hunting-productive area. However, when observing the number of individuals per 1,000 ha of total hunting area, the density varies from 16.07 individuals to 34.72 individuals. The determined gender ratio at the hunting ground "Jadar" was (M: F = 1: 0.93). At the hunting ground "Takovo", the gender ratio was (M: F = 1: 1.22), while at the hunting ground "Barajevska reka" the ratio was (M: F = 1: 1.59). The average fertility of Roe deer was 1.67 embryos per individual, or 1.75 embryos per pregnant female. Depending on the study area, the real growth varied from 0.54 to 0.73 fawns per female. Loss in Roe deer are caused mostly by biotic factors. The determined average age of shot individuals varied depending on the hunting ground from 3.53 to 5.24 years. The current state of Roe deer populations in Serbia varies between analyzed hunting grounds, but the overall situation is quite unsatisfactory, especially in terms of density, gender ratio and age structure of culled individuals.
Spatial distribution and evaluation of risk factors for bovine neosporosis in Rondônia, Brazil
Authors: Andrade Júnior A.M. , Lopes W.D.Z. , Felippelli G. , Cruz B.C. , Maciel W.G. , Soares V.E. , Ferreira L.L. , Garcia J.L. , Nino B.S.L. , Minutti A. , Rossi G.A.M. , Jayme V.S. , Martins D.B. , Arnhold E. , Teixeira W.F.P.
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT Neospora caninum is an important worldwide parasite responsible for causing abortion in animals. Due to limited information on the occurrence of infection by this parasite in the state of Rondônia, Brazil, this study aimed to determine the seroprevalence and identify the risk factors associated with the infection in slaughtered cattle, from 19 municipalities distributed in seven microregions of the state. A total of 494 samples were obtained and subjected to anti-N. caninum antibodies, using the Indirect Immunofluorescence Reaction technique. Antibodies were detected in 5.06% (25/494) of the samples, in 30.30% (10/33) of farms, in nine municipalities located in four microregions of Rondônia. Of all the animals analyzed, 4.81% of the females (20/416) and 6.41% of the males (05/78) were seropositive for the parasite, with “abortion in the last 12 months” being considered an important risk factor for the occurrence of infection (OR = 9.54; p = 0.01). The present study points out the prevalence of anti-N. caninum antibodies in 5.06% of slaughtered animals and abortion as the main risk factor associated with infection by N. caninum, thus contributing to the elucidation of the epidemiology of this protozoan in Rondônia, Brazil.
Potential of elephant grass genotypes silages as exclusive roughage on tissue composition and meat quality of lambs: a preliminary study
Authors: Soares L.F.P. , Guim A. , Mello A.C.L. , Ferreira M.A. , Maciel M.I.S. , Silva J.L. , Melo P.M.C. , Silva T.G.P. , Oliveira C.J.P.
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the effects of diets containing elephant grass genotypes silages as exclusive roughage on leg tissue composition, and physicochemical characteristics of meat of lambs. Twenty-four crossbred male lambs with an average initial body weight of 20.29±2.66kg were distributed in a complete randomized design with three treatments and eight replicates. The treatments consisted of three silages of elephant grass genotypes (IRI-381, Elephant B or Mott), without additives or wilting, as the only roughage. The diets did not affect (P>0.05) the dry matter (898.70±60.10 g/day), crude protein (128.93±6.91g/day), total digestible nutrients (690.20±91.82g/day) intakes, body weight at slaughter (24.83±2.79kg), and carcass yields (P>0.05). The tissue composition of the leg did not differ significantly between silages of elephant grass genotypes (P>0.05). No difference (P>0.05) for the physicochemical characteristics of meat from lambs fed diets tested was observed. Therefore, our results indicate that diets containing 50% elephant grass genotypes silages (IRI-381, Elephant B or Mott), harvested at 60 days of growth, have potential for use in lambs feeding.
Uma crítica do conceito de conjuntura crítica: a questão da mudança no Institucionalismo Histórico
Authors: Mariano Marcelo Passini , Ferreira Guilherme Augusto Guimarães , Neves Bárbara Carvalho
Published: April 2023

RESUMO Introdução: Este artigo aborda as divergências em torno da definição e do uso do conceito de “conjuntura crítica”. Aponta para a necessidade de avançar no seu desenvolvimento teórico-conceitual para ampliar a capacidade da noção em identificar a ocorrência de conjunturas críticas. Materiais e métodos: A partir de uma revisão detalhada da literatura do Institucionalismo Histórico, considerando os textos e os autores de referência dessa corrente nos repositórios acadêmicos nacionais e internacionais, apresentamos uma crítica das potencialidades e das limitações do conceito de conjuntura crítica para explicação dos momentos de mudança. Resultados: Buscando superar a causalidade pressuposta entre conjuntura crítica e mudança, este artigo propõe reinterpretar o conceito de conjuntura crítica a partir da ideia de contingência, caracterizando-a como um período de redução dos constrangimentos institucionais em que mudanças significativas são possíveis, ainda que não necessárias. Discussão: Em um contexto marcado por crises político-institucionais, pela transformação nas formas de interação social e pela crescente instabilidade em várias partes do globo, é cada vez mais importante identificar e compreender períodos de crise de expectativas e incerteza sobre o futuro. Argumentamos que o conceito de conjuntura crítica, desde que redefinido, tal como feito neste artigo, amplia a capacidade do modelo teórico em identificar a ocorrência de conjunturas críticas, bem como constatar se ela ocorreu, está ocorrendo ou irá ocorrer. Ao mesmo tempo, essa operação ajuda a explicar quais seriam as causas necessárias para que ocorra ou não uma mudança institucional.
Introdução ao grupo SO(4) com aplicações à Física: transformação de Galilei e átomo de hidrogênio
Authors: Jesus Anderson L. de
Published: April 2023

Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar uma introdução ao grupo S O ( 4 ) e duas aplicações na Física: uma na Mecânica Clássica e outra na Mecânica Quântica. Os geradores do grupo S O ( 4 ) serão determinados, assim como sua álgebra de Lie. A aplicação na Mecânica Clássica será na obtenção da transformação de Galilei homogênea e na Mecânica Quântica será na obtenção do espectro de energia do átomo de hidrogênio, no regime não-relativístico. A versão quântica do vetor de Laplace-Runge-Lenz será fundamental para a construção da fórmula de Bohr para os níveis de energia do respectivo átomo.
Adequacy of school menus and national school food program requirements: a systematic review
Authors: Silva Jacilene Alcântara , Oliveira Tafnes , Ribeiro Isabella , Fernandes Matheus Santos de Sousa , Santos Gabriela
Published: April 2023

Abstract Objectives: this review aimed to evaluate the adequacy of school menus regarding the nutritional requirements of the Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE) in Brazilian public schools regarding the presence of macronutrients and micronutrients and allocation of resources to purchase products from family farming. Methods: a systematic literature review was carried out using the SciELO, Bireme and Lilacs databases to select the articles. The inclusion criteria were articles that presented data on the adequacy of energy, macronutrients, micronutrients, and purchases of products from family farming during the PNAE regiment, as well as quantitative, cross-sectional, and descriptive studies carried out in the Brazilian territory. Review, editorials, letters, case studies, duplicates and those that did not assess the requirements of the PNAE were excluded. Results: at the end, 12 studies were included that showed overestimation and underestimation of nutritional adequacy in the school environment. In relation to purchases of inputs from family farming, it was observed that most of the Brazilian municipalities evaluated fulfilled the requirements for the allocation of resources. Conclusion: school menus need more supervision so that they meet the adjustments proposed by the PNAE. In addition, it is essential to promote a healthy diet that contains all the nutrients necessary to provide nutritional support for child growth and development.
Change in the protection regime of Permanent Preservation Areas in the 2012 Forest Code
Authors: Chaves Liane Amelia , Neves Sandra Mara Alves da Silva , Pierangeli Maria Aparecida Pereira , Castrillon Solange Kimie Ikeda , Kreitlow Jesã Pereira
Published: April 2023

Abstract The parameter for delimiting Areas of Permanent Preservation (APPs) in the 2012 Forest Code is the edge of the regular stream bed, not its highest level. The objective of this study is to evaluate the loss of protected areas, framed the category of water APPs in the 2012 Forest Code, in the Cabaçal River. By means of spatial technologies, maps of vegetation cover and land use from 2012 and 2018 were prepared. The change in the Forest Code in 2012 caused the loss of 90% of the area previously protected by the 1965 Code, corresponding to the major waterbed of the Cabaçal River, especially in the lower course, located in the Pantanal plain of Mato Grosso. It was concluded that the vegetation cover in the Areas of Permanent Preservation was suppressed so that urban and agricultural uses could be implanted, characterizing them as conflict areas due to the flexibilization of the environmental legislation.
¿Estamos sobre la misma montaña? Por una apertura ontológica de la conservación de los páramos
Authors: Parra-Romero Adela , Estupiñán César Camilo Castillo
Published: April 2023

Resumen La biodiversidad de la alta montaña Andina ha hecho urgente la conservación de los páramos, reconocidos como ecosistemas esenciales para el ciclo hidrológico y la mitigación del cambio climático. Colombia, que cuenta con el 50% de estos ecosistemas en el mundo, viene delimitando cartográficamente los páramos desde 2012 para impulsar su conservación. Para las comunidades, los mapas no reflejan el trabajo de cuidado y las prácticas con que diariamente habitan el páramo. Por medio de etnografía y revisión documental hacemos un análisis ontológico del proceso de delimitación y los conflictos que originó en las regiones de Santurbán y Sumapaz. Argumentamos que los desafíos ambientales que enfrenta la alta montaña exigen la necesidad de una conservación reflexiva de su propia ontología y ejercer la política ambiental a partir de una apertura ontológica que conciba al páramo como una permanente composición material de prácticas situadas donde intervienen diferentes formas de hacer-mundo.
Práticas tradicionais e desenvolvimento sustentável: indicadores locais de sustentabilidade entre caiçaras e quilombolas da Bocaina
Authors: Vaitsman Jeni , Duarte Nathalia Silva , Lobato Lenaura Vasconcelos , Paes-Sousa Rômulo
Published: April 2023

Resumo O artigo apresenta a metodologia e os resultados de um estudo que propõe um conjunto de indicadores locais para acompanhar a evolução da Agenda 2030 do Desenvolvimento Sustentável da Organização das Nações Unidas em comunidades caiçaras e quilombolas no território da Bocaina, nos municípios de Paraty (Rio de Janeiro) e Ubatuba (S.Paulo). O objetivo foi adaptar uma agenda global/nacional ao nível do território e construir indicadores específicos capazes de apreender sua “localização”. Inicialmente foram selecionadas 40 metas da Agenda 2030 adaptadas às condições do território; em seguida, uma pesquisa qualitativa com quilombolas e caiçaras identificou problemas locais para alcançar o desenvolvimento sustentável e alternativas desenvolvidas para enfrentá-los. Com base nessa pesquisa e em dados secundários com informações socioeconômicas, ambientais e sobre oferta de serviços públicos para essas populações, foram construídos 87 indicadores locais com o objetivo de acompanhar as metas e objetivos da Agenda 2030 no território.
Environmental Inspection Of Pesticides In Brazil
Authors: Rocha Rizza Regina Oliveira , Alvarez Victor Manoel Pelaez
Published: April 2023

Abstract This paper aims to evaluate the experience on inspections of pesticides, conducted by the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA). It takes into account a typification of infractions identified, their temporal evolution and their spatial distribution in the territory. Data were collected from the IBAMA’s Integrated System of Registration, Collect and Inspection. It was identified an increasing of 100% of infractions detected in the period 2009-2017, but a decrease of 21% and 60% in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Concerning the spatial distribution of infractions, there is evidence that the environmental inspections are not compatible with the locations where exist the most intense pesticide consumption. These results reveal a logic of intervention which is not based on a strategic planning at national level but rather in local initiatives from the environmental inspection officers.
Avaliação do uso de tecnologias vestíveis nos músculos masseter e temporal: um protocolo de revisão de escopo
Authors: Dantas Alana Moura Xavier , Lopes Leonardo Wanderley , Farias Naiara de Oliveira , Silva Hilton Justino da
Published: April 2023

RESUMO Objetivo: desenvolver um protocolo de revisão de escopo que busque identificar quais procedimentos e com que finalidade as tecnologias vestíveis disponíveis na literatura estão sendo usadas nos músculos masseter e temporal. Métodos: seguirá a abordagem recomendada pelo The Joanna Briggs Institute e as diretrizes PRISMA-P. As bases de dados a serem pesquisadas incluem PubMed, Cochrane Library, LILACS, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase e literatura cinzenta. Em uma primeira etapa, dois revisores, de forma independente, avaliarão os artigos pelos títulos e resumos, em seguida, será realizada a revisão na íntegra dos artigos selecionados de acordo com os critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Quaisquer incertezas ou diferenças de opinião serão discutidas para consenso. Serão incluídos artigos publicados sem restrição de data e idioma. Todos os componentes serão apresentados em tabelas e fluxogramas. Além disso, um resumo narrativo de cada componente será incluído para mais detalhes. Considerações finais: este protocolo irá apresentar o estado geral da literatura acerca do uso das tecnologias vestíveis na musculatura mastigatória de masseter e temporal.
Time trend of audiological procedures in the Brazilian Public Health System
Authors: Fonsêca Rodrigo Oliveira da , Dutra Monique Ramos Paschoal , Cavalcanti Hannalice , Telles Maurício Wiering Pinto , Ferreira Maria Ângela Fernandes
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT Purpose: to analyze the time trend of audiological procedures in the Brazilian Public Health System (SUS) between 2008 and 2019 in the geographical regions of Brazil. Methods: a time series ecological study with data on audiological procedures from the SUS Outpatient Information System. The study calculated annual indices of audiological procedures with joinpoint regression for the trend analysis. The progress in the provision of procedures between the initial and final years in the series and the distribution of identified records was calculated. Results: altogether, 38,500,404 records were found in the study period. The South (178.84/10,000 inhabitants) and North of Brazil (130.97/10,000 inhabitants), respectively, had the highest and lowest mean procedure indices. Both were the only regions with a trend towards a significant increase in procedures. In Brazil, they increased by 56.91%, with an emphasis on the increase in “otoacoustic evoked emissions in neonatal hearing screening” and a decrease in “visual reinforcement audiometry (air/bone conduction).” In the distribution, procedures concentrated on basic audiological assessments. Conclusion: audiological procedures have increased at SUS, but there are discrepancies between procedures and geographical regions of Brazil.
O Cuidado em Saúde Promovido pelas Religiões Afro-Brasileiras
Authors: Rocha Matheus Barbosa da , Severo Ana Kalliny de Sousa , Félix-Silva Antônio Vladimir
Published: April 2023

Resumo No decorrer da história, sempre foram infindáveis os casos em que os sujeitos recorriam a centros espíritas ou terreiros de religiões de matrizes africanas em decorrência de problemas como doenças, desempregos ou amores mal resolvidos, com o objetivo de saná-los. Por conta disso, este artigo visa apresentar os resultados da pesquisa relacionados ao objetivo de mapear os processos de cuidado em saúde ofertados em três terreiros de umbanda de uma cidade do litoral piauiense. Para isso, utilizamos o referencial da Análise Institucional “no papel”. Os participantes foram três líderes de terreiros e os respectivos praticantes/consulentes dos seus estabelecimentos religiosos. Identificamos perspectivas de cuidado que se contrapunham às racionalidades biomédicas, positivistas e cartesianas, e faziam referência ao uso de plantas medicinais, ao recebimento de rezas e passes e à consulta oracular. A partir desses resultados, podemos perceber ser cada vez mais necessário, portanto, que os povos de terreiros protagonizem a construção, implementação e avaliação das políticas públicas que lhe sejam específicas.