bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Linking fish and crustacean taxonomic composition with seasonal contrasts in the soft-bottom intertidal zone
Authors: Gondal M. A. , Iqbal S. , Atique U. , Saher N. U. , Qureshi N. A. , Mahboob S. , Al-Ghanim K. A. , Al-Misned F.
Published: November 2020

Abstract The primary objective of this study was to investigate the seasonal fish and crustacean variations concerning taxonomic composition, species richness, and diversity in sandy beach habitat. For this purpose, we investigated the Sonmiani Hor lagoon area during four distinct seasons, i.e., northeast (NE) monsoon, pre-monsoon, south-west (SW) monsoon, and post-monsoon for one year. During each haul, the net was pulled about 100m along the beach in 0.5m depth. The results showed a strong linear correlation between the diversity index and equitability in fishes (r = 0.978). The diversity index was strong negatively correlated with the abundance and biomass (r = -0.978, -0.972, respectively). The physical attributes like sea surface water temperature and salinity showed a strong negative effect on species assemblages (r = -0.981 and -0.943, respectively). The mean air and water temperature illustrated approximately 3°C difference during NE and pre-monsoon seasons. However, salinity, pH, and electrical conductivity did not show any significant seasonal variabilities. Under the ecological indices, the fish species displayed higher diversity (H’ = 3.19) during SW monsoon, whereas the lowest diversity was observed during pre-monsoon (H’ = 1.58). The equitability and species richness, however, remained more noticeable during SW monsoon (J’ = 0.81). The total number of individuals of fish and crustaceans reached 4799 with 3813 fish individuals and 986 individuals of crustaceans. A total of 27 families of fish while five crustacean families comprising of 30 genera and 38 fish species while ten genera and 17 species of crustaceans were recorded. Liza subviridis displayed the highest abundance among the sampled fish species. In conclusion, fish species constituted a significant part of the coastal fauna in the study area. The seasonal variations displayed distinct variations in fish species composition and diversity.
Eficiência de duas técnicas de recuperação de espermatozoides epididimários de cães e avaliação seminal pós-criopreservação
Authors: Lopes S.T.P. , Sousa Filho M.A.C. , Silva J.H.L. , Barros F.N. , Branco M.A. Castelo , Evangelista L.S. Melo , Souza J.A.T.
Published: November 2020

RESUMO O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a recuperação de espermatozoides epididimários de cães castrados, utilizando as técnicas de fluxo retrógrado (FR) e flutuação (FL) em diluidor Tris-gema, antes e após a criopreservação. Foram coletados 30 complexos testículo-epididímos (CTE), sendo 15 para FR e 15 para FL, e, logo após a recuperação dos espermatozoides, foram analisadas as alterações morfológicas nessas células espermáticas. Após a adição do diluidor, foram avaliados os parâmetros de motilidade total (MOT) e vigor (V) espermáticos. O sêmen pós-criopreservado foi submetido ao teste de termorresistência nos tempos T0, T30, T60 e T90 minutos, além da avaliação das membranas plasmática e acrossomal por sondas fluorescentes. Não houve diferença estatística entre as técnicas quanto à MOT e ao vigor no sêmen diluído (FR-MOT: 82,3% e V: 3,4; FL-MOT: 79,6% e V: 3,2) e pós-criopreservado (FR-MOT: 34% e V: 2,8; FL-MOT: 30% e V: 2,7). A partir do T30, houve diferença significativa quanto à MOT e ao vigor nas técnicas utilizadas, e o tempo também prejudicou o acrossoma espermático a partir do T30. Conclui-se que as técnicas de recuperação de espermatozoides epididimários de cães castrados, testadas neste trabalho, podem ser utilizadas para refrigeração e criopreservação de sêmen.
Influência do tramadol associado à levobupicavaína epidural sobre a taxa de propofol e variáveis fisiológicas, em cadelas submetidas à mastectomia e à ovário-histerectomia
Authors: Reis H.A. , Mangabeira R.O. , Coelho A.P.G. , Costa R.B. , Barbosa V.F.
Published: November 2020

RESUMO Objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos fisiológicos e sobre o consumo do propofol, relativos à anestesia epidural com levobupivacaína isolada ou associada a diferentes doses de tramadol. Para tal, 18 cadelas foram pré-tratadas com acepromazina, utilizando-se propofol para indução e manutenção anestésicas. Conforme o protocolo epidural instituído, formaram-se três grupos (n=6) tratados com levobupivacaína isolada (1,5mg/kg) (GL) ou acrescida de 2mg/kg (GLT2) ou 4mg/kg (GLT4) de tramadol, respectivamente. As fêmeas foram submetidas à mastectomia e à ovário-histerectomia (OH), registrando-se as variáveis fisiológicas nos períodos pré (TB e T0) e transanestésicos (T10 a T70), bem como a taxa mínima de propofol necessária. Houve redução da FC para o GL e o GLT4 em relação ao GLT2 (T30 a T70), detectando-se, no GL, redução da PAS e da PAD em relação ao TB. Maiores taxas de infusão do propofol foram necessárias para o GL (0,70±0,12mg/kg/min) em relação ao GLT2 (0,50±0,19mg/kg/min) e ao GLT4 (0,50±0,19mg/kg/min). Conclui-se que o tramadol potencializou o propofol, ao ofertar analgesia, independentemente da dose administrada. Todos os protocolos testados foram seguros e eficazes em cadelas submetidas à mastectomia e à OH.
Cicatrização da musculatura reto-abdominal em coelhos submetidos à laparorrafia com fios de sutura à base de quitosana, categute cromado e poliglactina 910
Authors: Alves A.P. , Sá M.J.C. , Fook M.V.L. , Cruz R.C.A.L. , Rego R.O. , Firmino M.O.
Published: November 2020

RESUMO Objetivou-se, com este estudo, avaliar o processo de cicatrização da musculatura reto-abdominal em coelhos submetidos à laparorrafia, utilizando-se o fio de sutura à base de quitosana, comparando-o aos fios de categute cromado e poliglactina 910. Foram utilizados 24 coelhos adultos, divididos aleatoriamente em quatro grupos: quitosana e categute 15 dias (QC-15dias), quitosana e categute 30 dias (QC-30 dias), quitosana e poliglactina 910 15 dias (QP-15 dias) e quitosana e poliglactina 910 30 dias (QP-30 dias). Cada grupo foi composto por seis coelhos, nos quais foram realizadas duas incisões, uma do lado direito e outra do lado esquerdo e, posteriormente, a laparorrafia, com o fio de quitosana de um lado e o categute cromado ou poliglactina 910 do outro. Realizou-se análise clínico-cirúrgica, histológica e avaliação de achados de necropsia, além de testes de citotoxicidade e de mecânica no fio de quitosana. Ele apresentou baixa resistência mecânica e citotóxica. O fio de quitosana não proporcionou uma cicatrização satisfatória em coelhos, pois desencadeou uma resposta inflamatória acentuada.
Perfil metabólico de filhotes de peixe-boi da Amazônia (Trichechus inunguis) em cativeiro, alimentados com diferentes sucedâneos do leite materno
Authors: Maduro A.H.P. , Silva V.M.F. da , Oliveira R.P.M. , Barbosa P.S.
Published: November 2020

RESUMO Dez filhotes de peixe-boi da Amazônia criados em cativeiro foram amamentados com diferentes dietas lácteas em duas etapas. Na primeira, com sucedâneo 1 (S1), utilizado rotineiramente no Inpa e, na segunda, com sucedâneo 2 (S2), elaborado com base na composição centesimal do leite materno da espécie. Cada etapa durou 62 dias, realizando-se coleta de sangue ao final de cada uma para avaliação dos valores de proteínas totais (PT), albumina (ALB), globulinas (GLO), glicose (GLI), lipídeos totais (LT), colesterol (COL), triglicerídeos (TRI), cálcio (Ca), fósforo (P), magnésio (Mg), sódio (Na), potássio (K), hematócrito (Ht) e hemoglobina (Hb). Houve redução dos níveis séricos de PT, ALB, GLO, Ca, P, K, GLI, LT, COL e TRI, após a alimentação dos animais com S2 quando comparados aos valores obtidos com S1. Os níveis de Na foram maiores quando administrado o S2 (143,47±0,99mmol/L). Valores de Ht e Mg não diferiram entre os tratamentos. O perfil metabólico, em geral, esteve dentro dos níveis normais para a espécie.
Neospora caninum DNA distribution in tissues of gerbils as experimental models of chronic neosporosis
Authors: Toscan G. , Cezar A.S. , Bräunig P. , Pereira G.R. , Vargas A.C. , Sangioni L.A. , Gonçalves P.B.D. , Vogel F.S.F.
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT Neospora caninum is the main etiologic agent of neosporosis in domestic animals and its pathogenesis comprises two characteristic phases: acute and chronic. Rodents are used as experimental models to mimic acute and chronic bovine neosporosis. In this study, we inoculated a total of 27 female gerbils, with different doses of N. caninum tachyzoites aiming to induce chronic disease. DNA was extracted from different organs of each animal after spontaneous death or euthanasia. Encephalic tissues were submitted to a highly sensitive real time PCR aiming to detect chronically infected animals. All the other samples were submitted to standard PCR. A total of 11 gerbils died due to acute neosporosis, as confirmed by N. caninum DNA detection in organs. 5x103 tachyzoites/mL of N. caninum was the dosage of antigen that can induce chronic infection in gerbils. In the encephalon sections of some animals that showed clinical signs of persistent infection, we found 70% positive for the anterior encephalon section, suggesting this area as preferential for cyst formation. Therefore, we determined the doses of tachyzoites that cause acute or chronic infection and detection of positive tissues, preferably, systemic organs during acute and encephalon in chronic phases.
Monogenoidea parasites of Oreochromis niloticus submitted to ractopamine supplemented diet from cultivated system
Authors: Justo M.C.N. , Nascimento L.G. A. , Meneses Y.C. , Trombeta T. , Cohen S.C.
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus) (Perciformes: Cichlidae), commonly named “tilapia”, is the second most cultivated species in the world. Among the diseases that affect tilapia are parasitic diseases caused by parasites of the class Monogenoidea. The aim of the present study was to analyze parasitism rates among specimens of O. niloticus in farming systems, after dietary supplementation with ractopamine, a growth promoter that is used for fattening fish. The action of this substance on the quantitative parameters of infestation by Monogenoidea was evaluated. Samples of O. niloticus were obtained from a fish farm in Brasília, Federal District, Brazil. Their gills were removed and fixed. Four species of monogenoideans were collected: Cichlidogyrus halli, C. sclerosus, C. thurstonae and Scutogyrus longicornis. The results from this study indicate that the monogenoidean parasites of tilapias examined here presented different behaviors in relation to the ractopamine concentrations that were added to the food. The parasitological indexes did not present significant reductions through using ractopamine, thus leading to the conclusion that administration of ractopamine is not efficient as a method for controlling infestations of monogenoidean parasites.
Genetic parameters for weight, morphometry and oviposition of Africanized honeybee queens using simulated data
Authors: Martins E.H. , Tarôco G. , Rovadoscki G.A. , Oliveira M.H.V. , Mourão G.B. , Santos D.M.B. , Brighenti C.R.G. , Assis T.L.O. , Nogueira J.P.S. , Gaya L.G.
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT This study aimed to estimate genetic parameters for simulated data of body weight (BW), abdominal width (AW), abdominal length (AL), and oviposition. Simulation was performed based on real data collected at apiaries in the region of Campo das Vertentes, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Genetic evaluations were performed using single- and two-trait models and (co)variance components were estimated by the restricted maximum likelihood method. The heritability for BW, AW, AL and oviposition were 0.54, 0.47, 0.31 and 0.66, respectively. Positive genetic correlations of high magnitude were obtained between BW and AW (0.80), BW and oviposition (0.69), AW and oviposition (0.82), and AL and oviposition (0.96). The genetic correlations between BW and AL (0.11) and between AW and AL (0.26) were considered moderate and low. In contrast, the phenotypic correlations were positive and high between BW and AW (0.97), BW and AL (0.96), and AW and AL (0.98). Phenotypic correlations of low magnitude and close to zero were obtained for oviposition with AL (0.02), AW (-0.02), and BW (-0.03). New studies involving these characteristics should be conducted on populations with biological data in order to evaluate the impact of selection on traits of economic interest.
Reproductive traits in different Nile tilapia genetic groups
Authors: Silva A.C.F. , Corrêa Filho R.A.C. , Ventura A.S. , Nunes A.L. , Laice L.M. , Ribeiro R.P. , Oliveira C.A.L. , Almeida L.C. , Barbosa P.T.L. , Povh J.A.
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the reproductive traits of the non-inbred and inbred AquaAmérica, GIFT and AquaAmérica × GIFTgenetic groups. Six fish from each genetic group were used (2 females:1 male). Females were examined for the presence of eggs in their mouth at every four days, for 12 weeks. Reproduction occurred in all genetic groups (GIFT: 100%; non-inbred AquaAmérica and AquaAmérica ×GIFT: 75%; inbred AquaAmérica: 50%). Female weight, female standard length, total spawning weight, absolute fecundity, relative fecundity, spawn index and hatching rate did not differ significantly between the genetic groups. However, the non-inbred AquaAmérica variety showed lower values (P<0.05) for egg diameter (2.4mm) and egg weight (4.2mg) and higher values (P<0.05) for relative number of eggs (247.6 eggs/g of egg) than GIFT (egg diameter: 2.8mm; egg weight: 5.7mg; relative number of eggs: 175.4 eggs/g of egg) and AquaAmérica ×GIFT (egg diameter: 2.8mm; egg weight: 5.9mg; relative number of eggs: 168.8 eggs/g of egg). In conclusion, the non-inbred AquaAmérica variety produces smaller, lighter eggs but a higher relative number of eggs than the GIFT variety and the AquaAmérica ×GIFT cross; and inbreeding negatively affects spawning rate.
Nonlinear regression analysis of length growth in cultured rainbow trout
Authors: Janampa-Sarmiento P.C. , Takata R. , Freitas T.M. , Pereira M.M.B. , Sá-Freire L. , Lugert V. , Sarturi C. , Pereira M.M.
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT Length growth as a function of time has a non-linear relationship, so nonlinear equations are recommended to represent this kind of curve. We used six nonlinear models to calculate the length gain of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) during the final grow-out phase of 98 days under three different feed types in triplicate groups. We fitted the von Bertalanffy, Gompertz, Logistic, Brody, Power Function, and Exponential equations to individual length-at-age data of 900 fish. Equations were fitted to the data based on the least square method using the Marquardt iterative algorithm. Accuracy of the fitted models was evaluated using a model performance metrics combining mean squared residuals (MSR), mean absolute error (MAE) and Akaike's Information Criterion corrected for small sample sizes (AICc). All models converged in all cases tested. Evaluation criteria for the Logistic model indicated the best overall fit (0.67 of combined metric MSR, MAE and AICc) under all different feeding types, followed by the Exponential model (0.185), and the von Bertalanffy and Brody model (0.074, respectively). Additionally, ∆AICc results identify the Logistic and Gompertz models as being substantially supported by the data in 100% of cases. The logistic model can be suggested for length growth prediction in aquaculture of rainbow trout.
Eugenol as an efficient anesthetic for neotropical fish Prochilodus nigricans (Teleostei, Prochilodontidae)
Authors: Viegas R.M. , França C.L. , Castro J.S. , Castro J.J.P. , Santana T.C. , Costa-Lima M.P.G. , Neta R.N.F. Carvalho , Carreiro C.R.P. , Teixeira E.G.
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT The use of anesthetics in fish farming is essential to reduce stress during management. The present study proposes to evaluate the effect of eugenol as an anesthetic for the management of curimatã (Prochilodus nigricans). Fifty specimens were used (221.34±9.0 g; 25.8 ±1.1 cm), submitted to five treatments with concentrations of 0, 25, 50, 100 and 200 mgL−1 eugenol for 10 min. The times required to reach each anesthetic stage and the recovery of each fish were recorded. To check bloodglucose levels individual blood samples were taken from the fish before immersion and after ten minutes of anesthetic exposure. Evaluation of the anesthetic effect ongills was performed by histopathological analysis. The concentration of 50 mgL−1 was within the ideal limit of three minutes recommended for surgical anesthesia induction and did not significantly increase glucose levels when compared to the control group (35.7±19.4 mg dL−1), besides not causing gill injuries. At this concentration the fish presented controlled blood glucose levels within the basal levels, besides not taking the risk to have later problems concernig mortality, because this concentration ensures the good health of the gills and good recovery of the animals.
Acute endometritis induced by Escherichia coli in mares evaluated through color doppler ultrasonography
Authors: Sá M.A.F. , Lima T.F.G. , Morais R.C.L. , Dutra G.A. , Jesus V.L.T. , Jacob J.C.F.
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT The objectives of this study were to characterize the endometritis induced in mares using color Doppler ultrasonography and traditional exams. Experiment 1. Mares (n=20) were submitted to intrauterine inoculation with Escherichia coli. Uterine evaluation was performed at M0 and M1. Experiment 2. Animals were divided into two groups: control group (n=10), and treated group (n=10) using phytotherapeutic solution. In both groups, the uterine evaluation was performed at time T1, T2, and T3. Experiment 3: Uterine evaluation was compared after antibiotic therapy, phytotherapy, and M0. For statistical analysis, the Tukey test, t Student, and Anova test were applied. Experiment 1. The mean values of vascularization at M1 were significantly higher than those obtained at M0 (P<0.05). Bacterial growth was observed in all samples collected. Experiment 2. The mean value of vascularization at time T1 in both groups was significantly higher (P<0.05) compared to M2 and M3. Experiment 3. After antibiotic therapy, the vascularization of the body and uterine horns was not equivalent to the vascularization presented at M0. We can conclude that it was not possible to correlate results obtained by color Doppler ultrasonography with the traditional findings for the diagnosis of endometritis.
The effects of propofol and midazolam on rat spermatogenic parameters
Authors: Celaleddin S. , Volkan K.
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT There is a need for various anesthetic agents to obtain sperm in the field of human and veterinary medicine. Propofol and midazolam are among the most preferred among these agents. The aim of this study was to determine how sperm paramaters are affected according to the anesthetic agent used. Propofol (2mg/kg) and midazolam (3,5-7,5mg/kg) were administered twice a day (morning-evening) for one week. As a result of this study, there was no statistical difference in sperm density and abnormal sperm rates (respectively P=0,673, P=0,479). Sperm motility rates are similar in the control and propofol groups, while the motility rate in the midazolam group is statistically lower. (Control group %85 - Midazolam group %68.75 - Propofol group %83.75), (P<0.05). As a result of this study, the confidence interval of propofol was higher than the other anesthetic agents used for sperm retrieval.
Acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) elastography of the stifle joint of healthy beagles
Authors: Diogo L.M.I. , Andrade C.R. , Faria L.G. , Uscategui R.A.R. , Maronezi M.C. , Cruz I.K. , Aires L.P.N. , Nociti R.P. , Dias L.G.G.G. , Feliciano M.A.R. , Minto B.W.
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT The objective was to establish the reference standards for elastography of the main structures of the canine stifle joint. The medial meniscus, patellar and cruciate ligaments of thirty healthy beagles was evaluated by B-mode and ARFI elastography (n=60 joints). Analysis detected a positive correlation of the shear wave velocity (SWV) of structures according to age. Patellar ligament presented a gradual stiffness increase in relation to age, while medial meniscus and cruciate ligament were more rigid in puppies than in adults. However, greater stiffness of these structures was observed in elderly animals. Elasticity of each structure was evaluated according to gender and reproductive status. Females presented greater stiffness of all structures, with SWV differing 0.3 and 0.36m/s between genders. Only the medial meniscus was not stiffer in neutered animals when compared to intact animals, differing only 0.02m/s in menisci and 0.4 to 0.47m/s in ligaments between groups. These findings corroborate with literature data that states a higher prevalence of ligament insufficiency in elderly dogs, females and neutered animals. It was concluded that ARFI elastography of the canine stifle joint is feasible and its application can be potentially effective in early diagnosis of ligament and meniscal changes.
Molecular detection and clinical aspects of porcine circovirus 3 infection in pigs from Brazil
Authors: Cruz A.C.M. , Rodrigues I.L.F. , Souza A.E. , Knackfuss F.B. , Silveira R.L. , Castro T.X.
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT Porcine circovirus 3 (PCV-3) DNA has been detected in serum samples from apparently healthy pigs as well as pigs with different clinical conditions. Molecular detection of PCV-3 was observed in swine serum samples from Southeastern - Brazil using a nested PCR designed specifically for this study. The epidemiology and clinical aspects of PCV-3 infection were evaluated. The samples originated from 154 pigs of both genders from different production phases and with different clinical presentations, sampled from 31 pig farms visited between 2013 and 2018. In this study, PCV-3 was detected in 26.7% of samples from all populations across varying ages. Statistical association (P=0.0285) was observed only between animals with respiratory signs and PCV-3; no PCV-3-positive animal had diarrhea. No statistical association was observed between PCV-3 and age, or gender of the pigs. Because PCV-3 is a newly discovered virus, there is very little information about its epidemiology. We hope that these data can help in future studies investigating PCV-3 epidemiology.
Collection of semen in a dog with partial penectomy followed by successful artificial insemination: case report
Authors: Oliveira S.B. , Ferreira L.F.L. , Carvalho T.F. , Santos R.L. , Valle G.R.
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT This study describes a case of a dog with a lacerated penile tear treated with partial penectomy followed by successful semen collections for artificial insemination. A 1.5-year-old Jack Russel Terrier with normal libido, genital organs and semen, had a penile laceration after copulation. The dog underwent a partial penectomy without orchiectomy, thus preserving the possibility of semen collection. Semen was successfully collected at 45 and 53 days after surgery, and it was used for artificial insemination of two bitches, one of which became pregnant. Therefore, this report demonstrated that semen may be collected from dogs with partial penectomy for artificial insemination, this technique has the potential to preserve fertility of dogs with penile lesions that require penectomy.
Analysis of the freezing point of milk by precision method and by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy
Authors: Brito R.F. , Rodrigues R. , Diniz S.A. , Fonseca L.M. , Leite M.O. , Souza M.R. , Conrrado R.S. , Veríssimo S.A.O. , Valente G.L.C. , Cerqueira M.M.O.P.
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT A total of 480 milk samples were analyzed in four repetitions with four preservative treatments (no preservative, Bronopol, Bronolat and Brononata), three storage times at temperatures up to 4 °C (24, 48 and 72hours after reception), five different water additions (0.0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5 and 10.0%) and two analytical instruments (electronic cryoscope and FTIR). The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of these parameters in the determination of the freezing point by the reference method and by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thus determining the best analytical conditions and establishing a mathematical equation for electronic determination by FTIR spectroscopy. Bronolat was the best preservative and Brononata was the worst and is not recommended to analyze freezing point by FTIR. The storage time of the samples did not interfere in the analytical determinations by the precision method and by FTIR.
Morphoquantitative evaluation of the heart of cutia (Dasyprocta agouti) and capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)
Authors: Sasahara T.H.C. , Rocha D.W. , Abdala F.C.M. , Miglino M.A. , Rabello V.C. , Ruaro M.A. , Oliveira A.R. , Dias F.G.G.
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT The cutia (Dasyprocta agouti) and capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris ) are hystricomorphic rodents of the Brazilian fauna. The wild animal anatomy is essential to the clinic and surgery practices and conservation programs. This work aimed to evaluate the heart quantitative morphology of the cutia and the capybara. For this, three hearts of cutia and three of capybaras were used from the collection of the Anatomy Sector of Domestic and Wild Animals of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science of the University of São Paulo. The hearts were weighted and measured with a pachymeter. The left ventricle volume was estimated through the Cavalieri method. The hearts’ mean weight was 16.76g (cutias) and 104.2g (capybaras). The mean values for the axis, width and base dimensions were of the cutia 4.3cm, 3.3cm and 3.3cm and for the capybara were 7.6cm, 6.0cm and 6.1cm, respectively. The mean volume of the left ventricle of the cutia and the capybara was 5.03cm3 and 54.55cm3, respectively. The quantitative results of the hearts were compatible with the average body weight of the rodents. Thus, these numerical data can be applied to veterinary cardiology.
Behavioral activities of white-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari, Link, 1795) in a semi-intensive farming system in Brazil
Authors: Oliveira M.H.V. , Oliveira J.M. , Domingues D.H.B. , Hosken F.M. , Tarôco G. , Gaya L.G. , Ferreira F.N.A. , Martins E.H. , Malheiros J.M. , Correia L.E.C.S. , Vilar C.S.M.M. , Reis R.S.
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT This study aimed to describe the main behaviors of white-lipped peccaries (Tayassu pecari) expressed in a semi-intensive production system in Brazil. The behavioral activities of two groups of peccaries allocated in two paddocks were assessed, totaling 17 adult animals and eventual pups in different developmental stages. The animals were visually observed using the ad libitum sampling and scan sample methods during the adaptation and experimental phases, respectively. The animals were evaluated in the morning, afternoon, and at night. The behavioral activities observed by ad libitum sampling comprised feeding, pool contact, moving, staying inside the handling area, resting, mud bathing, mutual rubbing, rubbing, aggression, sexual behavior, copulation, foraging, breastfeeding, sleeping, territorial marking, interactions, birthing, gnawing, and other behaviors. All behaviors observed by the ad libitum sampling method were confirmed in the experimental period by scan sample, except for territorial marking and birthing. The effects of time of day were statistically significant (p <0.05) for eating, pool contact, movement, staying inside the handling area, resting, mud bathing and sleeping. These results contribute to the understanding of instinctive animal habits and to the development of nutritional, environmental and health management protocols that meet the requirements of peccaries.
The relationship between consumption of animal products and expenditure levels with Quality of Life Scores (SF-36) by veterinary students in Turkey
Authors: Tekindal M.A. , Çevriml M.B. , Akin A.C. , Mat B. , Arikan M.S. , Polat M.
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT The present study aimed to calculate the quality of life scores (Short Form-36) of veterinary students in Turkey and review their scores with regards to different socio-demographic characteristics. A total of 1211 students studying veterinary medicine in 26 different faculties in Turkey were selected by stratified sampling method and were asked questions concerning their consumption of and expenditures on foods of animal origin using the SF-36 questionnaire between October and December 2018. Significant differences were found between SF-36 components in terms of year level, gender, accommodation status, income level, and level of expenditures on foods and foods of animal origin (P<0.01). With the increase in the size of the budget set aside for animal products, the scores in the domains of physical functioning, vitality, mental health, pain, and general health perception also enhanced, and statistically significant differences were found (P<0.01). The low quality of life scores of the veterinary students can be improved by increasing their income level and consumption of foods of animal origin. This will ensure that they are energetic and have the desired level of mental and general health perceptions.
Cooking skills during the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: UGGIONI Paula Lazzarin , ELPO Clarice Mariano Fernandes , GERALDO Ana Paula Gines , FERNANDES Ana Carolina , MAZZONETTO Ana Cláudia , BERNARDO Greyce Luci
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT This article aims to present reflections on cooking skills in times of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. The current period of uncertainty and isolation heightens food insecurity issues, influencing food choice, purchase, and preparation. Social media and networks are sources of entertainment and learning, with vast resources for cooking skills, which can stimulate home cooking and strengthen family ties. Research has evidenced the positive relationship between cooking and diet quality, an important factor for groups at increased risk of severe illness from Covid-19. For some individuals, cooking may be a strategy to reduce anxiety and stress associated with the pandemic. However, the Brazilian reality is marked by inequalities in income and access to food. Thus, more vulnerable populations may not have the same relationship with cooking. Public policies should focus on food and nutrition programs and actions for the development of cooking skills as a means to promote healthy eating and encourage self-care.
O BOM MÉDICO
Authors: Teixeira Hélio , Dantas Flávio
Published: November 2020

Resumo A prática da medicina exige qualificações pessoais especificas que podem ser resumidas em: 1. conhecimento médico; 2. habilidades técnicas e psicomotoras; 3. relacionamento médico-paciente. O conhecimento médico engloba informações sobre a natureza do ser humano, seu modo de adoecer, o sofrimento e as doenças e a interação saúde-doença-doente. As habilidades psicomotoras dizem respeito a procedimentos técnicos rotineiros ao exame clínico, incluindo habilidades intelectivas como observação clínica, capacidade de síntese e julgamento clínico que devem ser de domínio de todos os médicos, além de outros especializados - que exigem treinamento específico; A qualidade do relacionamento médicopaciente é fator essencial para o sucesso de qualquer intervenção médica e para a satisfação dos pacientes. A insuficiente ênfase dedicada pelas escolas médicas brasileiras à comunicação interpessoal na formação médica pode ser responsabilizada por muitas falhas ao exercício profissional do médico e merece ser urgentemente reparada.
A APRENDIZAGEM DAS HABILIDADES AUDITIVAS: UM MEIO E UM FIM NA AQUISIÇÃO DE LÍNGUAS ESTRANGEIRAS
Authors: López Carlos Alberto Manso , Moura Sérgio Arruda de , Delgado Alfredo Camacho
Published: November 2020

RESUMO: A compreensão oral constitui um valioso meio de aprendizagem de línguas estrangeiras e um objetivo importante para os alunos no propósito de obter informações produzidas em segunda língua. Sua aquisição bem sucedida envolve o uso de processos mentais que precisam ser internalizados pelos alunos e posteriormente colocados em prática em suas interações orais para facilitar a compreensão em diferentes contextos comunicativos. É responsabilidade do professor encontrar as melhores formas de garantir a aquisição ativa dessa habilidade, escolhendo os tipos de tarefas e materiais que melhor atendam às necessidades e interesses dos alunos como indivíduos e como aprendizes de idiomas. Seguindo essas ideias, o presente artigo objetiva realçar a importância das habilidades auditivas no processo de aquisição de línguas estrangeiras. O trabalho também explora as formas em que essas habilidades podem ser abordadas em sala de aula para adicionar uma dimensão centrada no aluno ao processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Para atingir esses objetivos, o artigo se baseia em contribuições teóricas oferecidas por autores como Krashen (1982); Nunan (1998); Richards (2008, 1983); Brown (2006); Hinkel (2011, 2006); Nation e Newton (2009); Vandergrift (2011, 2007, 1999); Rost (2011, 2001) entre outros, que desenvolveram pesquisas substanciais nesse campo.
INHIBICIÓN SEMÁNTICA ACUMULATIVA EN LA PRODUCCIÓN DE VERBOS EN ESPAÑOL
Authors: Sevilla Yamila , Shalóm Diego E. , Runnqvist Elin , Costa Albert
Published: November 2020

RESUMEN: Este artículo presenta un experimento diseñado para evaluar la ocurrencia de interferencia léxica en la producción de verbos en español. Usando el paradigma de los competidores semánticos (HOWARD et al., 2006), mostramos que cuanto mayor es el número de verbos de la misma categoría producidos, más tiempo lleva recuperar otro verbo de la misma categoría en una tarea de denominación de imágenes. Según nuestros datos, la producción de un verbo relacionado retrasa la denominación de un nuevo miembro de la categoría en 20 ms, lo que significa que, como es el caso para los sustantivos, los verbos relacionados semánticamente compiten por la selección. Estos resultados respaldan la propuesta de que, independientemente de sus diferencias con respecto a la representación y organización semántica, la selección de verbos y sustantivos se rige por los mismos principios. Metodológicamente, nuestros hallazgos confirman que el paradigma es altamente sensible a los efectos de proximidad semántica, en términos de categorías o rasgos. A la luz de estos hallazgos, discutimos las razones por las cuales los estudios previos que exploraron los efectos de la relación semántica en la producción de verbos, la mayoría de ellos utilizando el paradigma de interferencia entre palabras y dibujos, han llevado a resultados no concluyentes y a veces contradictorios.
Juventude em Foco: Representações Sociais da Juventude na Folha de S.Paulo
Authors: Resende José Walter Rego , Espíndula Daniel Henrique Pereira
Published: November 2020

Resumo Este estudo é uma pesquisa documental que investigou as representações sociais da juventude em matérias do jornal Folha de S.Paulo. A busca pelas reportagens ocorreu no site do jornal, tendo como critério de inclusão os descritores “juventude” e “jovem”, e terem sido publicadas no período de 1 de janeiro de 2014 a 31 de dezembro de 2014. Ao todo, foram registradas 165 reportagens sobre juventude e organizadas segundo as variáveis: a) ordem de entrada no banco; b) caderno; c) ano; e d) versão on-line ou impressa. Para análise dos dados, foram realizados três procedimentos: análise da classificação hierárquica descendente (CHD), análise de similitude do corpus textual das matérias por meio do software Iramuteq e, ainda, a análise de conteúdo de Bardin. Entre os resultados, destaca-se uma das representações sociais da mídia paulista sobre juventude evidenciada nas três análises, aquela relacionada a problemas envolvendo jovens. A representação social da juventude se ancora em um conhecimento socialmente partilhado sobre a figura negativa dos jovens sem formação ou qualificação profissional, de baixa renda e sem trabalho. Verificou-se também que a imprensa aponta aspectos que contemplem a ideia de juventudes: uma mais transitória, concebida pelos aspectos do desenvolvimento humano, como o desenvolvimento de habilidades, a entrada no mundo adulto e as perspectivas de futuro, e outra mais estanque, focada nos problemas e na falta de perspectivas juvenis.
A Delimitação da Escuta Psicanalítica com Referências a Aristófanes
Authors: Brun Gustavo Héctor
Published: November 2020

Resumo Apresentamos, neste texto, alguns elementos específicos da escuta psicanalítica para caracterizar, segundo modelo estrutural, sua posição a respeito da linguagem. Considerando indicações técnicas em diferentes momentos da obra de Freud e também os aportes de Lacan, descrevemos aspectos fundamentais da escuta clínica, assim como seus princípios linguísticos norteadores. Observamos a importância da reserva do analista - a abstinência de críticas -, avaliamos o papel da temporalidade no uso da língua e as duas figuras retóricas que são representantes fundamentais operadoras do psiquismo. Após esta delimitação, situamos a perspectiva da escuta numa dimensão histórica a partir da qual interrogamos o lugar do saber na maiêutica socrática segundo texto Teeteto de Platão. Posteriormente, abordamos aspectos antigos da escuta a partir das descrições feitas na comédia de Aristófanes, o que nos permite comprovar que elementos fundamentais da maiêutica ainda estão presentes na escuta clínica contemporânea, operando no discurso do analista, como um fator sincrônico possibilitado pela linguagem.
Innovation in Micro and Small Enterprises: Resources and Capabilities
Authors: Vasconcelos Renata Braga B. de , Santos Joséte Florencio dos , Andrade Jackeline Amantino de
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT Objective: the article aims to identify the relevant resources for the composition of managerial and transactional capabilities in the context of micro and small enterprises (MSEs). Method: through a literature review, the resources associated with the innovation were identified: leadership, people management, information and knowledge, relationships with clients, suppliers, and society, and results. The resources were collected and measured using a structured questionnaire made available by the Local Agent for Innovation program, applied to 447 MSEs in the state of Pernambuco, between 2015 and 2017. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to verify how these resources contribute to the composition of capabilities. Results: the results demonstrate that the managerial capability is composed of the relationship with society and suppliers, leadership, the sharing of information and knowledge, and people management. Transactional capability is made up of the relationship with customers and the results obtained by the firm. Conclusions: although MSEs have restrictions on access to technologies, their organizational resources seem to contribute to the development of innovation capability and to obtain competitive advantage.
Inovação em Micro e Pequenas Empresas: Recursos e Capacidades
Authors: Vasconcelos Renata Braga B. de , Santos Joséte Florencio dos , Andrade Jackeline Amantino de
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT Objective: the article aims to identify the relevant resources for the composition of managerial and transactional capabilities in the context of micro and small enterprises (MSEs). Method: through a literature review, the resources associated with the innovation were identified: leadership, people management, information and knowledge, relationships with clients, suppliers, and society, and results. The resources were collected and measured using a structured questionnaire made available by the Local Agent for Innovation program, applied to 447 MSEs in the state of Pernambuco, between 2015 and 2017. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to verify how these resources contribute to the composition of capabilities. Results: the results demonstrate that the managerial capability is composed of the relationship with society and suppliers, leadership, the sharing of information and knowledge, and people management. Transactional capability is made up of the relationship with customers and the results obtained by the firm. Conclusions: although MSEs have restrictions on access to technologies, their organizational resources seem to contribute to the development of innovation capability and to obtain competitive advantage.
Operation Car Wash: Impacts on the Executives' Liability Insurance Market
Authors: Rensi Rafael Tonet , Carvalho João Vinícius França
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT Context: triggered in 2014, the Car Wash Operation (CWO) belongs to a process of changing the legal context, in the sense of greater responsibility and penalization of public and private companies’ decision makers for acts practiced in the exercise of their functions, object of the Directors’ and Officers’ liability insurance coverage (D&O). Objective: to evaluate the relationship between the growth in the revenues of D&O insurance premiums and the developments of the OCW in Brazil, under the hypothesis of a change in the perception of economic agents exposed to risks covered by D&O insurance, in a process known as probability updating. Methods: official monthly data for all active insurers, arranged longitudinally between 2003 and 2017, and using two-stage regression method for panel data. Results: the OCW had a positive effect not only to the probability of offering this type of insurance, but also to increase the volume of D&O premiums; these results are consistent with the probability-updating hypothesis. Conclusion: the OCW resulted in an increase in revenues of D&O premiums, but there was a negative relationship between OCW and the entire insurance market, suggesting significance of this operation in the sector retraction observed since its outbreak.
Operação Lava Jato: Impactos no Mercado Segurador de Responsabilidade Civil de Executivos
Authors: Rensi Rafael Tonet , Carvalho João Vinícius França
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT Context: triggered in 2014, the Car Wash Operation (CWO) belongs to a process of changing the legal context, in the sense of greater responsibility and penalization of public and private companies’ decision makers for acts practiced in the exercise of their functions, object of the Directors’ and Officers’ liability insurance coverage (D&O). Objective: to evaluate the relationship between the growth in the revenues of D&O insurance premiums and the developments of the OCW in Brazil, under the hypothesis of a change in the perception of economic agents exposed to risks covered by D&O insurance, in a process known as probability updating. Methods: official monthly data for all active insurers, arranged longitudinally between 2003 and 2017, and using two-stage regression method for panel data. Results: the OCW had a positive effect not only to the probability of offering this type of insurance, but also to increase the volume of D&O premiums; these results are consistent with the probability-updating hypothesis. Conclusion: the OCW resulted in an increase in revenues of D&O premiums, but there was a negative relationship between OCW and the entire insurance market, suggesting significance of this operation in the sector retraction observed since its outbreak.
The ordinary, cultures, and management: the organizing processes within the handicraft sector in Piúma (ES), Brazil
Authors: Machado Filipe Cabacine Lopes , Silva Alfredo Rodrigues Leite da , Fernandes Talita Almeida
Published: November 2020

Abstract This article aims to understand the ordinary management of the resistances and forms of survival, organized in everyday practices that are in part product and producers of cultural plurality in the field of handicrafts in the city of Piúma, Brazil. From the perspective of practice-based studies (Feldman & Orlikowski, 2011), we articulate theoretically the approach of ordinary management (Carrieri, Perdigão & Aguiar, 2014) of craft production (Sennett, 2009) and the certeaunian contributions. These contributions are directed towards the recognition of the games of force relations within a cultural plurality. In proposing the focus on this plurality, this article fills a gap, because in previous studies on ordinary management, this cultural plurality has not been specifically addressed. The proposal was supported by a qualitative research, accomplished through document collection, participant observation, and unstructured interviews with five artisans from Piúma. In the analysis of the data, we articulate the narrative practice in De Certeau (1985) and narrative temporality in Ricoeur (1994). As results, we identify different networks of force relations in which artisans are involved in organizing practices of ordinary management. In them, cultures have shown themselves as plural productions, moving away from the view of a popular culture, external to everyday practices or submissive to other external pressures. This article contributes to an alternative view at the Ordinary Management of handicrafts and other organizational actions based on cultural plurality.
Programa Município VerdeAzul: uma análise integrada da gestão ambiental no estado de São Paulo
Authors: Dantas Marina Kolland , Passador Cláudia Souza
Published: November 2020

Resumo Este estudo objetivou analisar a gestão ambiental nos municípios paulistas a partir dos resultados do Programa Município VerdeAzul (PMVA), relacionando-os com o porte populacional, os gastos públicos ambientais e as condições de saúde da população. Os dados, correspondentes ao período entre 2008 e 2013, foram coletados em bases públicas e analisados mediante técnicas de estatística descritiva, análise multinível e correlação, além da construção de mapas para representar a distribuição geográfica das análises descritivas dos indicadores. O artigo evidencia a descontinuidade na adesão ao PMVA e as diferenças intrarregionais e inter-regionais no desempenho ambiental, com concentração dos piores resultados na região sul do estado, sendo que essa variabilidade não é explicada pelo porte populacional. Os dez municípios identificados com os melhores desempenhos ambientais foram Novo Horizonte, Santa Rosa de Viterbo, Santa Fé do Sul, Itu, Gabriel Monteiro, Sorocaba, Franca, Piacatu, Dirce Reis e Lins. Ademais, as análises evidenciaram a inexistência de um padrão de investimento ambiental no estado. Observou-se, ainda, que o montante de gastos ambientais está ligeira e positivamente correlacionado com o desempenho no PMVA e com menores taxas de internação por doenças diarreicas em crianças. Esta pesquisa auxilia a tomada de decisão pública, possibilitando uma visão integrada e holística da gestão ambiental paulista.
Inovação eu gestão universitária no campo decolonial: estudo do suporte normativo de uma universidade de integração internacional
Authors: Bizarria Fabiana Pinto de Almeida , Tassigny Mônica Mota , Barbosa Flávia Lorenne Sampaio , Freire Jacqueline Cunha da Serra
Published: November 2020

Resumo A pesquisa objetivou refletir sobre modelos de gestão universitária, na perspectiva de caracterizar a Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira (Unilab) como um projeto inovador de educação superior e compreender a “novidade” atrelada ao discurso normativo no âmbito da sua missão institucional. Além disso, objetivou-se sugerir insights para a edificação de um modelo de gestão universitária que comporte as contradições entre as lógicas de mercado versus pertinência social. Para tanto, a pesquisa documental percorreu o discurso normativo com suporte em análise léxica e de conteúdo, com auxílio dos softwares Iramuteq e Atlas Ti. Com base na análise dos clusters concepção de formação, missão institucional e organização institucional derivou-se que a “novidade” atrelada ao discurso normativo do projeto está no sentido de sua perspectiva epistemológica, que considera a “decolonialidade” epistêmica na constituição de possibilidades acadêmico-formativas integradoras da diversidade cultural em respeito à pluralidade de saberes. Com isso, surgiram insights no sentido de uma concepção de gestão universitária a partir de uma leitura epistemológica alternativa e que compreenda a multidimensionalidade do ser humano e dos sistemas sociais (como crítica à instrumentalidade econômica), assim como a multidimensionalidade do fenômeno educativo.