Article
Environmental Sciences
Paulo Renato Souza de Oliveira, Paulo Fernando Trugilho, Tiago Jose Pires de Oliveira
Summary: The study aims to characterize the biomass of acai seeds and establish technical parameters for producing high-quality briquettes, with temperature having a greater influence on the characteristics of the briquettes than pressure. Higher temperature and lower pressure resulted in better compression strength for the briquettes, while increased pressure led to decreased water absorption rate. Overall, improving pressure and utilizing temperature effectively can enhance the quality and energy density of the briquettes, making them suitable for combustion in boilers.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Daniel Martinez-Esquivel, Derby Munoz-Rojas, Alfonso Miguel Garcia-Hernandez
Summary: This study examined how men maintain internal and external connections while experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one. The study found that men tend to focus on maintaining internal connections rather than external connections in their grieving process, and there was no significant correlation between the maintenance of internal and external connections and grief mediators.
REVISTA LATINO-AMERICANA DE ENFERMAGEM
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Monalisa S. Costa, Mario M. Rolim, Geronimo F. da Silva, Djalma E. Simoes Neto, Jose A. Santos Junior, Enio F. de F. e Silva
Summary: The study found that vinasse can increase biomass production by enhancing the number of tillers and leaves, promoting plant growth. However, excessive use of vinasse may lead to a decrease in plant height.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2021)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Alberto O. Gaspar, Carolina C. Guizelini, Francisca C. Roberto, Gelson S. Difante, Ricardo C. Brumatti, Camila C. B. F. itavo, Ricardo A. A. Lemos, Stephen T. Lee
Summary: The study evaluated the levels of protodioscin in Brachiaria spp., comparing differences between B. decumbens and B. brizantha, and reviewed the literature on toxicity mechanisms and treatment methods. The results suggest that Brachiaria spp. should be avoided in pastures where sheep are grazing to prevent poisoning incidents.
PESQUISA VETERINARIA BRASILEIRA
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Welson L. Simoes, Anderson R. de Oliveira, Alessandra M. Salviano, Jucicleia S. da Silva, Marcelo Calgaro, Miguel J. M. Guimaraes
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of leaching fraction on sugarcane varieties in saline soil. Two cycles of cultivation were considered, with three varieties and three leaching fractions of irrigation water. Varieties SP943206 and VAT90212 showed higher yield at a leaching fraction of 9.1%, with VAT90212 also having higher water use efficiency. Reducing soil salinity through leaching did not significantly affect the technological quality of sugarcane varieties RB72454, SP943206 and VAT90212.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Geovana de Melo Mendes, Paulo Felipe Neves Estrela, Marcio Neres de Souza, Nubia Natalia de Brito, Andrea Fernandes Arruda, Matheus Ribeiro Augusto, Ieda Carolina Mantovani Claro, Adriana Feliciano Alves Duran, Aline Diniz Cabral, Rodrigo de Freitas Bueno, Gabriela Rodrigues Mendes Duarte
Summary: Monitoring the viral load of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater can predict the increase in COVID-19 cases in advance and serve as an early warning system. Wastewater-based epidemiology, which includes symptomatic, pre-symptomatic, and asymptomatic individuals, provides valuable data to contain the spread of the virus.
Article
Forestry
Raquel Goncalves Silva, Denise Garcia de Santana, Cristiane Carvalho Guimaraes, Edvaldo Aparecido Amaral da Silva
Summary: The color of the seed coat in Bowdichia virgilioides greatly influences water permeability, with yellowish or orange/reddish seeds being less permeable, and reddish or rusty red seeds having higher permeability. Seeds with reddish color show greater physiological potential, possibly related to the species' maturation point.
Article
Nursing
Oclaris Lopes Munhoz, Brune Xavier Morais, Wendel Mombaque dos Santos, Cristiane Cardoso de Paula, Tania Solange Bosi de Souza Magnago
Summary: The study found that auriculotherapy can effectively reduce anxiety and stress in healthcare professionals, but its effects on burnout are still unclear. Auriculotherapy has a positive impact on promoting the health of workers.
REVISTA LATINO-AMERICANA DE ENFERMAGEM
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Karina Rodrigues Lopes, Beatriz Maria Jorge, Maria Helena Barbosa, Elizabeth Barichello, Adriana Cristina Nicolussi
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of bladder ultrasound in measuring urinary volume in critically ill patients and the factors related to urinary retention. The results showed that bladder ultrasound was effective in measuring urinary volume and urinary retention was significantly associated with urinary tract infection, constipation, and spontaneous overflow diuresis.
REVISTA LATINO-AMERICANA DE ENFERMAGEM
(2023)
Article
Urban Studies
Rafael Kalinoski, Mario Prokopiuk
Summary: This study focuses on the characteristics and strategies of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in the residential segment in Brazilian metropolises, especially Sao Paulo, and analyzes the relationship between the financial and real estate sectors. The results reveal a pattern of sophisticated arrangements between the two sectors and provide novel insights into the current strategies of REITs in the residential segment. The main conclusions include a common internal organizational pattern among the trusts, the significance of location in their strategies, and diverging marketing discourses.
EURE-REVISTA LATINOAMERICANA DE ESTUDIOS URBANO REGIONALES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pedro R. M. da Silva, Flavio Schifino, Carla Sirtori, Camila G. Passos, Nathalia M. Simon
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the use of scientific dissemination literature (SDL) in the process of developing questions by chemistry students. The analysis of the book and the questions produced revealed the influence of format, language, and the controversial aspects of the text on the students' presentations. The research concluded that SDL has the potential to stimulate high cognitive skills in students.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gabriela Venturi, Ermelinda Silvana Junckes, Maria da Graca Moraes Braga Martin, Brenno Ralf Maciel Oliveira
Summary: This study reveals that chemistry undergraduate students face challenges in understanding electrochemical concepts, primarily stemming from a lack of solid knowledge about redox phenomena. This deficiency can have a direct impact on the continuity of electrochemical studies in higher education.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Qian Wang, Sichao Sun, Qinggao Song, Huan Hu, Jiaxing An, Jianguo Liu
Summary: The study found that the rs7078160 polymorphism is significantly associated with non-syndromic cleft lip, with or without cleft palate. In the Han population in southern China, individuals with AG+AA genotypes have a higher risk of cleft lip compared to those with GG genotype.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Grazielle R. Santos, Gabriela S. P. Paulino, Grazielle P. I. Borges, Anibal F. Santlago, Gilmare A. da Silva
Summary: This review discusses the analytical advances based on first-order calibration models and UV-Vis spectroscopy for water quality assessment. The research started in the 60s with the aim of estimating water quality characteristics using UV-Vis spectra. In the 1990s, first-order multivariate calibration models were introduced to predict water quality parameters using UV-Vis spectra. While many studies used univariate calibration for quantification, there were also challenges such as determining substances absorbing at the same wavelengths and low concentration determinations. Chemometric approaches were introduced to allow quantification without the need for analytical curve construction, but their application is still considered to be in the early stages.
Article
Philosophy
Alex Sander da Silva, Christian Muleka Mwewa
Summary: The essay examines the critical and interpretive approach to the concept of "devir black" nowadays, particularly from Cameroonian thinker Achille Mbembe, highlighting the importance of claiming black identity, rejecting denial, and striving for equality within difference.
