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3. Invasive non-native species in Brazil: an updated overview

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Zenni, Rafael D., Ziller, Sílvia R., da Rosa, Clarissa A., Sühs, Rafael B., Puechagut, Patricia B., Marterer, Beloni T. P., Heringer, Gustavo, de Matos, Ana Carolina L., Bueno, Marina L., Almeida, Jonathan W., Silva, Carlos H. T., Legracie-Júnior, José Renato, and Chapla, Tatiani E.

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2024
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6. Molecular genetics in adult-onset Still’s disease: next-generation sequencing in 24 patients and literature review

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Diana Prieto-Peña, Eztizen Labrador-Sánchez, Rafael B. Melero-González, Fred Antón-Pagés, Natalia Palmou-Fontana, Carmen Alvarez-Reguera, Nerea Paz-Gandiaga, and Ricardo Blanco

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genetics, adult-onset Still’s disease, NGS, molecular genetic techniques, autoinflammatory diseases, Immunologic diseases. Allergy, RC581-607
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ObjectiveNext-generation sequencing (NGS) panels are increasingly used for the diagnosis of monogenic systemic autoinflammatory diseases (SAIDs). However, their role in patients with adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) remains unknown. This study aims to assess the usefulness of NGS panels in AOSD patients to improve diagnosis and management of the disease.MethodsThis observational, multicenter study included all patients with AOSD diagnosis who underwent NGS panel testing in northern Spain. Clinical manifestations, laboratory parameters, complications, and therapeutic responses were recorded.ResultsA total of 24 patients (16 men, 8 women) with an average age of 42.2 ± 17.9 (mean ± SD) years, in whom NGS was performed, fulfilled the Yamaguchi and/or Fautrel criteria for AOSD. The most common symptoms, apart from fever, were skin rash (75%), asthenia (91.7%), and articular manifestations (91.7%). All patients had elevated acute-phase reactant levels and hyperferritinemia. Almost all patients received oral glucocorticoids as initial therapy. Conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (cDMARDs) were used in 17 (70.8%) patients and biologic therapy in 13 (54.1%) patients. Genetic variants were observed in 5 (20.8%) patients. None of them were classified as pathogenic. Variants of uncertain significance (VUS) were identified in NOD2 (c.2104C>T and c.2251G>A), TNFRSF1A (c.224C>T), TNFAIP3 (c.1939A>C), and SCN9A (c.2617G>A). Atypical manifestations and/or therapeutic refractoriness were observed in patients carrying genetic variants, except for one patient with the TNFAIP3 VUS. Four out of five patients with VUS had a severe and refractory course of the disease and required biologic therapy.ConclusionNGS was useful to rule out the presence of pathogenic genetic variants related to other SAIDs and to detect VUS that may help identify patients at risk for atypical and severe manifestations and poor response to conventional therapy.

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2024
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7. DNA barcode shows discordant cases among morphological and molecular species identification in Isbrueckerichthys (Siluriformes: Loricariidae)

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Rafael B. de Almeida, Matheus Azambuja, Viviane Nogaroto, Claudio Oliveira, Fábio F. Roxo, Cláudio H. Zawadzki, and Marcelo R. Vicari

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Incipient speciation, Integrative taxonomy, Molecular operational taxonomic units, Molecular species delimitation, Systematics, Zoology, QL1-991
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Abstract Isbrueckerichthys is a genus of armored catfish (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) with five species in the lowlands from the Ribeira de Iguape basin and in the uplands of the Tibagi River basin. Despite the validation of the morphological species, molecular data to investigate gene flow and species delimitation have not been completed for all species. For this purpose, we compared sequences of COI region associated with barcoding molecular identification, aiming for a species delimitation analysis and generating population data of I. alipionis, I. epakmos, I. duseni, I. cf. duseni, I. saxicola, and I. calvus. The K2P genetic distance, molecular species delimitation analysis, and well-sustained branches in the phylogenetic tree validate I. alipionis, I. epakmos, and I. duseni, and suggest I. cf. duseni as a valid molecular operational taxonomic unit. However, no differences were detected between I. saxicola and I. calvus. The discordance between molecular and morphological species may be due to the recent dispersal of some Isbrueckerichthys representatives at the border between the Ribeira de Iguape and Tibagi basins. The isolation features of the mountainous region of Ribeira de Iguape basin and headwaters captures to uplands are presented to explain the dispersion and the cases of incipient speciation in Isbrueckerichthys lineages.

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2024
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12. How to enhance Atlantic Forest protection? Dealing with the shortcomings of successional stages classification

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Angélica F. Resende, Felipe Rosafa Gavioli, Rafael B. Chaves, Jean Paul Metzger, Luís Fernando Guedes Pinto, Pedro R. Piffer, Pedro M. Krainovic, Matheus S. Fuza, Ricardo R. Rodrigues, Marcelo Pinho, Catherine T. Almeida, Danilo R.A. Almeida, Paulo G. Molin, Thiago S.F. Silva, and Pedro H.S. Brancalion

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Tropical forest, Law enforcement, Environmental legislation, Environmental permitting, Offset policies, Ecological succession, Ecology, QH540-549.5, General. Including nature conservation, geographical distribution, QH1-199.5
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The Atlantic Forest is a global biodiversity hotspot and a significant provider of ecosystem services to 65% of the Brazilian population. Due to being highly threatened, it is protected by federal law 11,428/2006, which establishes forest use restrictions based on native vegetation successional stages in the Atlantic Forest, with more advanced stages receiving more protection. The classification parameters are established at the state level. However, the parameters employed to classify forest fragments in different successional stages are subjective and imprecise, negatively impacting environmental permitting and related offset policies. Here, we critically assessed the major limitations in applying the 11,428/2006 law and presented alternatives for establishing a more transparent, applicable, legally safe, and effective protocol for identifying the conservation value of forest fragments. We also highlight problems related to sampling, indicators, and methodologies and present guidelines for revising the parameters for applying the Atlantic Forest law and associated state-level resolutions. We suggest an inclusive two-step analysis based on vegetation structure, forest cover history, biodiversity, ecosystem services (social), and landscape indicators. By employing a more technological approach and transferring part of the assessment responsibility to the state-level environmental agencies instead of allowing self-declared reports by landowners, our proposal focuses on the potential for evaluating ecological integrity among different successional classes by forest types. As nearly 90% of the remaining Brazilian Atlantic Forest is located within private lands, improving this legal instrument is essential for protecting the vulnerable biodiversity of this unique and threatened biome.

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2024
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13. Complexity and phase transitions in citation networks: insights from artificial intelligence research

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Ariadne A. Costa and Rafael B. Frigori

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citation network, artificial intelligence, Shannon entropy, fractal dimension, complex networks, Bibliography. Library science. Information resources
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In this study, we analyze the changes over time in the complexity and structure of words used in article titles and the connections between articles in citation networks, focusing on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) up to 2020. By measuring unpredictability in word usage and changes in the connections between articles, we gain insights into shifts in research focus and diversity of themes. Our investigation reveals correspondence between fluctuations in word complexity and changes in the structure of citation networks, highlighting links between thematic evolution and network dynamics. This approach not only enhances our understanding of scientific progress but also may help in anticipating emerging fields and fostering innovation, providing a quantitative lens for studying scientific domains beyond AI.

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2024
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14. Catálogo Taxonômico da Fauna do Brasil: Setting the baseline knowledge on the animal diversity in Brazil

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Walter A. Boeger, Michel P. Valim, Hussam Zaher, José A. Rafael, Rafaela C. Forzza, Alexandre R. Percequillo, Cristiana S. Serejo, André R.S. Garraffoni, Adalberto J. Santos, Adam Slipinski, Adelita M. Linzmeier, Adolfo R. Calor, Adrian A. Garda, Adriano B. Kury, Agatha C.S. Fernandes, Aisur I. Agudo-Padrón, Alberto Akama, Alberto M. da Silva Neto, Alejandro L. Burbano, Aleksandra Menezes, Alessandre Pereira-Colavite, Alexander Anichtchenko, Alexander C. Lees, Alexandra M.R. Bezerra, Alexandre C. Domahovski, Alexandre D. Pimenta, Alexandre L.P. Aleixo, Alexandre P. Marceniuk, Alexandre S. de Paula, Alexandre Somavilla, Alexandre Specht, Alexssandro Camargo, Alfred F. Newton, Aline A.S. da Silva, Aline B. dos Santos, Aline D. Tassi, Allan C. Aragão, Allan P.M. Santos, Alvaro E. Migotto, Amanda C. Mendes, Amanda Cunha, Amazonas Chagas Júnior, Ana A.T. de Sousa, Ana C. Pavan, Ana C.S. Almeida, Ana L.B.G. Peronti, Ana L. Henriques-Oliveira, Ana L. Prudente, Ana L. Tourinho, Ana M.O. Pes, Ana P. Carmignotto, Ana P.G. da Silva Wengrat, Ana P.S. Dornellas, Anamaria Dal Molin, Anderson Puker, André C. Morandini, André da S. Ferreira, André L. Martins, André M. Esteves, André S. Fernandes, André S. Roza, Andreas Köhler, Andressa Paladini, Andrey J. de Andrade, Ângelo P. Pinto, Anna C. de A. Salles, Anne I. Gondim, Antonia C.Z. Amaral, Antonio A.A. Rondón, Antonio Brescovit, Antônio C. Lofego, Antonio C. Marques, Antonio Macedo, Artur Andriolo, Augusto L. Henriques, Augusto L. Ferreira Júnior, Aurino F. de Lima, Ávyla R. de A. Barros, Ayrton do R. Brito, Bárbara L.V. Romera, Beatriz M.C. de Vasconcelos, Benjamin W. Frable, Bernardo F. Santos, Bernardo R. Ferraz, Brunno B. Rosa, Brunno H.L. Sampaio, Bruno C. Bellini, Bruno Clarkson, Bruno G. de Oliveira, Caio C.D. Corrêa, Caleb C. Martins, Camila F. de Castro-Guedes, Camilla Souto, Carla de L. Bicho, Carlo M. Cunha, Carlos A. de M. Barboza, Carlos A.S. de Lucena, Carlos Barreto, Carlos D.C.M. de Santana, Carlos E.Q. Agne, Carlos G.C. Mielke, Carlos H.S. Caetano, Carlos H.W. Flechtmann, Carlos J.E. Lamas, Carlos Rocha, Carolina S. Mascarenhas, Cecilia B. Margaría, Cecilia Waichert, Celina Digiani, Célio F.B. Haddad, Celso O. Azevedo, Cesar J. Benetti, Charles M.D. dos Santos, Charles R. Bartlett, Cibele Bonvicino, Cibele S. Ribeiro-Costa, Cinthya S.G. Santos, Cíntia E.L. Justino, Clarissa Canedo, Claudia C. Bonecker, Cláudia P. Santos, Claudio J.B. de Carvalho, Clayton C. Gonçalves, Cleber Galvão, Cleide Costa, Cléo D.C. de Oliveira, Cristiano F. Schwertner, Cristiano L. Andrade, Cristiano M. Pereira, Cristiano Sampaio, Cristina de O. Dias, Daercio A. de A. Lucena, Daiara Manfio, Dalton de S. Amorim, Dalva L. de Queiroz, Daniara Colpani, Daniel Abbate, Daniel A. Aquino, Daniel Burckhardt, Daniel C. Cavallari, Daniel de C. Schelesky Prado, Daniel L. Praciano, Daniel S. Basílio, Daniela de C. Bená, Daniela G.P. de Toledo, Daniela M. Takiya, Daniell R.R. Fernandes, Danilo C. Ament, Danilo P. Cordeiro, Darliane E. Silva, Darren A. Pollock, David B. Muniz, David I. Gibson, David S. Nogueira, Dayse W.A. Marques, Débora Lucatelli, Deivys M.A. Garcia, Délio Baêta, Denise N.M. Ferreira, Diana Rueda-Ramírez, Diego A. Fachin, Diego de S. Souza, Diego F. Rodrigues, Diego G. de Pádua, Diego N. Barbosa, Diego R. Dolibaina, Diogo C. Amaral, Donald S. Chandler, Douglas H.B. Maccagnan, Edilson Caron, Edrielly Carvalho, Edson A. Adriano, Edson F. de Abreu Júnior, Edson H.L. Pereira, Eduarda F.G. Viegas, Eduardo Carneiro, Eduardo Colley, Eduardo Eizirik, Eduardo F. dos Santos, Eduardo M. Shimbori, Eduardo Suárez-Morales, Eliane P. de Arruda, Elisandra A. Chiquito, Élison F.B. Lima, Elizeu B. de Castro, Elton Orlandin, Elynton A. do Nascimento, Emanuel Razzolini, Emanuel R.R. Gama, Enilma M. de Araujo, Eric Y. Nishiyama, Erich L. Spiessberger, Érika C.L. dos Santos, Eugenia F. Contreras, Eunice A.B. Galati, Evaldo C. de Oliveira Junior, Fabiana Gallardo, Fabio A. Hernandes, Fábio A. Lansac-Tôha, Fabio B. Pitombo, Fabio Di Dario, Fábio L. dos Santos, Fabio Mauro, Fabio O. do Nascimento, Fabio Olmos, Fabio R. Amaral, Fabio Schunck, Fábio S. P. de Godoi, Fabrizio M. Machado, Fausto E. Barbo, Federico A. Agrain, Felipe B. Ribeiro, Felipe F.F. Moreira, Felipe F. Barbosa, Fenanda S. Silva, Fernanda F. Cavalcanti, Fernando C. Straube, Fernando Carbayo, Fernando Carvalho Filho, Fernando C.V. Zanella, Fernando de C. Jacinavicius, Fernando H.A. Farache, Fernando Leivas, Fernando M.S. Dias, Fernando Mantellato, Fernando Z. Vaz-de-Mello, Filipe M. Gudin, Flávio Albuquerque, Flavio B. Molina, Flávio D. Passos, Floyd W. Shockley, Francielly F. Pinheiro, Francisco de A.G. de Mello, Francisco E. de L. Nascimento, Francisco L. Franco, Francisco L. de Oliveira, Francisco T. de V. Melo, Freddy R.B. Quijano, Frederico F. Salles, Gabriel Biffi, Gabriel C. Queiroz, Gabriel L. Bizarro, Gabriela Hrycyna, Gabriela Leviski, Gareth S. Powell, Geane B. dos Santos, Geoffrey E. Morse, George Brown, George M.T. Mattox, Geraldo Zimbrão, Gervásio S. Carvalho, Gil F.G. Miranda, Gilberto J. de Moraes, Gilcélia M. Lourido, Gilmar P. Neves, Gilson R.P. Moreira, Giovanna G. Montingelli, Giovanni N. Maurício, Gláucia Marconato, Guilherme E.L. Lopez, Guilherme L. da Silva, Guilherme Muricy, Guilherme R.R. Brito, Guilherme S.T. Garbino, Gustavo E. Flores, Gustavo Graciolli, Gustavo S. Libardi, Heather C. Proctor, Helcio R. Gil-Santana, Henrique R. Varella, Hermes E. Escalona, Hermes J. Schmitz, Higor D.D. Rodrigues, Hilton de C. Galvão Filho, Hingrid Y.S. Quintino, Hudson A. Pinto, Hugo L. Rainho, Igor C. Miyahira, Igor de S. Gonçalves, Inês X. Martins, Irene A. Cardoso, Ismael B. de Oliveira, Ismael Franz, Itanna O. Fernandes, Ivan F. Golfetti, Ivanklin S. Campos-Filho, Ivo de S. Oliveira, Jacques H.C. Delabie, Jader de Oliveira, Jadila S. Prando, James L. Patton, Jamille de A. Bitencourt, Janaina M. Silva, Jandir C. Santos, Janine O. Arruda, Jefferson S. Valderrama, Jeronymo Dalapicolla, Jéssica P. Oliveira, Jiri Hájek, João P. Morselli, João P. Narita, João P.I. Martin, Jocélia Grazia, Joe McHugh, Jorge J. Cherem, José A.S. Farias Júnior, Jose A.M. Fernandes, José F. Pacheco, José L.O. Birindelli, José M. Rezende, Jose M. Avendaño, José M. Barbanti Duarte, José R. Inácio Ribeiro, José R.M. Mermudes, José R. Pujol-Luz, Josenilson R. dos Santos, Josenir T. Câmara, Joyce A. Teixeira, Joyce R. do Prado, Juan P. Botero, Julia C. Almeida, Julia Kohler, Julia P. Gonçalves, Julia S. Beneti, Julian P. Donahue, Juliana Alvim, Juliana C. Almeida, Juliana L. Segadilha, Juliana M. Wingert, Julianna F. Barbosa, Juliano Ferrer, Juliano F. dos Santos, Kamila M.D. Kuabara, Karine B. Nascimento, Karine Schoeninger, Karla M. Campião, Karla Soares, Kássia Zilch, Kim R. Barão, Larissa Teixeira, Laura D. do N.M. de Sousa, Leandro L. Dumas, Leandro M. Vieira, Leonardo H.G. Azevedo, Leonardo S. Carvalho, Leonardo S. de Souza, Leonardo S.G. Rocha, Leopoldo F.O. Bernardi, Letícia M. Vieira, Liana Johann, Lidianne Salvatierra, Livia de M. Oliveira, Lourdes M.A. El-moor Loureiro, Luana B. Barreto, Luana M. Barros, Lucas Lecci, Lucas M. de Camargos, Lucas R.C. Lima, Lucia M. Almeida, Luciana R. Martins, Luciane Marinoni, Luciano de A. Moura, Luciano Lima, Luciano N. Naka, Lucília S. Miranda, Lucy M. Salik, Luis E.A. Bezerra, Luis F. Silveira, Luiz A. Campos, Luiz A.S. de Castro, Luiz C. Pinho, Luiz F.L. Silveira, Luiz F.M. Iniesta, Luiz F.C. Tencatt, Luiz R.L. Simone, Luiz R. Malabarba, Luiza S. da Cruz, Lukas Sekerka, Lurdiana D. Barros, Luziany Q. Santos, Maciej Skoracki, Maira A. Correia, Manoel A. Uchoa, Manuella F.G. Andrade, Marcel G. Hermes, Marcel S. Miranda, Marcel S. de Araújo, Marcela L. Monné, Marcelo B. Labruna, Marcelo D. de Santis, Marcelo Duarte, Marcelo Knoff, Marcelo Nogueira, Marcelo R. de Britto, Marcelo R.S. de Melo, Marcelo R. de Carvalho, Marcelo T. Tavares, Marcelo V. Kitahara, Marcia C.N. Justo, Marcia J.C. Botelho, Márcia S. Couri, Márcio Borges-Martins, Márcio Felix, Marcio L. de Oliveira, Marco A. Bologna, Marco S. Gottschalk, Marcos D.S. Tavares, Marcos G. Lhano, Marcus Bevilaqua, Marcus T.T. Santos, Marcus V. Domingues, Maria A.M. Sallum, María C. Digiani, Maria C.A. Santarém, Maria C. do Nascimento, María de los A.M. Becerril, Maria E.A. dos Santos, Maria I. da S. dos Passos, Maria L. Felippe-Bauer, Mariana A. Cherman, Mariana Terossi, Marie L.C. Bartz, Marina F. de C. Barbosa, Marina V. Loeb, Mario Cohn-Haft, Mario Cupello, Marlúcia B. Martins, Martin L. Christofersen, Matheus Bento, Matheus dos S. Rocha, Maurício L. Martins, Melissa O. Segura, Melissa Q. Cardenas, Mércia E. Duarte, Michael A. Ivie, Michael M. Mincarone, Michela Borges, Miguel A. Monné, Mirna M. Casagrande, Monica A. Fernandez, Mônica Piovesan, Naércio A. Menezes, Natalia P. Benaim, Natália S. Reategui, Natan C. Pedro, Nathalia H. Pecly, Nelson Ferreira Júnior, Nelson J. da Silva Júnior, Nelson W. Perioto, Neusa Hamada, Nicolas Degallier, Ning L. Chao, Noeli J. Ferla, Olaf H.H. Mielke, Olivia Evangelista, Oscar A. Shibatta, Otto M.P. Oliveira, Pablo C.L. Albornoz, Pablo M. Dellapé, Pablo R. Gonçalves, Paloma H.F. Shimabukuro, Paschoal Grossi, Patrícia E. da S. Rodrigues, Patricia O.V. Lima, Paul Velazco, Paula B. dos Santos, Paula B. Araújo, Paula K.R. Silva, Paula R. Riccardi, Paulo C. de A. Garcia, Paulo G.H. Passos, Paulo H.C. Corgosinho, Paulo Lucinda, Paulo M.S. Costa, Paulo P. Alves, Paulo R. de O. Roth, Paulo R.S. Coelho, Paulo R.M. Duarte, Pedro F. de Carvalho, Pedro Gnaspini, Pedro G.B. Souza-Dias, Pedro M. Linardi, Pedro R. Bartholomay, Peterson R. Demite, Petr Bulirsch, Piter K. Boll, Rachel M.M. Pereira, Rafael A.P.F. Silva, Rafael B. de Moura, Rafael Boldrini, Rafaela A. da Silva, Rafaela L. Falaschi, Ralf T.S. Cordeiro, Ramon J.C.L. Mello, Randal A. Singer, Ranyse B. Querino, Raphael A. Heleodoro, Raphael de C. Castilho, Reginaldo Constantino, Reinaldo C. Guedes, Renan Carrenho, Renata S. Gomes, Renato Gregorin, Renato J.P. Machado, Renato S. Bérnils, Renato S. Capellari, Ricardo B. Silva, Ricardo Kawada, Ricardo M. Dias, Ricardo Siewert, Ricaro Brugnera, Richard A.B. Leschen, Robert Constantin, Robert Robbins, Roberta R. Pinto, Roberto E. dos Reis, Robson T. da C. Ramos, Rodney R. Cavichioli, Rodolfo C. de Barros, Rodrigo A. Caires, Rodrigo B. Salvador, Rodrigo C. Marques, Rodrigo C. Araújo, Rodrigo de O. Araujo, Rodrigo de V.P. Dios, Rodrigo Johnsson, Rodrigo M. Feitosa, Roger W. Hutchings, Rogéria I.R. Lara, Rogério V. Rossi, Roland Gerstmeier, Ronald Ochoa, Rosa S.G. Hutchings, Rosaly Ale-Rocha, Rosana M. da Rocha, Rosana Tidon, Rosangela Brito, Roseli Pellens, Sabrina R. dos Santos, Sandra D. dos Santos, Sandra V. Paiva, Sandro Santos, Sarah S. de Oliveira, Sávio C. Costa, Scott L. Gardner, Sebastián A. Muñoz Leal, Sergio Aloquio, Sergio L.C. Bonecker, Sergio L. de S. Bueno, Sérgio M. de Almeida, Sérgio N. Stampar, Sérgio R. Andena, Sergio R. Posso, Sheila P. Lima, Sian de S. Gadelha, Silvana C. Thiengo, Simone C. Cohen, Simone N. Brandão, Simone P. Rosa, Síria L.B. Ribeiro, Sócrates D. Letana, Sonia B. dos Santos, Sonia C.S. Andrade, Stephane Dávila, Stéphanie Vaz, Stewart B. Peck, Susete W. Christo, Suzan B.Z. Cunha, Suzete R. Gomes, Tácio Duarte, Taís Madeira-Ott, Taísa Marques, Talita Roell, Tarcilla C. de Lima, Tatiana A. Sepulveda, Tatiana F. Maria, Tatiana P. Ruschel, Thaiana Rodrigues, Thais A. Marinho, Thaís M. de Almeida, Thaís P. Miranda, Thales R.O. Freitas, Thalles P.L. Pereira, Thamara Zacca, Thaynara L. Pacheco, Thiago F. Martins, Thiago M. Alvarenga, Thiago R. de Carvalho, Thiago T.S. Polizei, Thomas C. McElrath, Thomas Henry, Tiago G. Pikart, Tiago J. Porto, Tiago K. Krolow, Tiago P. Carvalho, Tito M. da C. Lotufo, Ulisses Caramaschi, Ulisses dos S. Pinheiro, Ulyses F.J. Pardiñas, Valéria C. Maia, Valeria Tavares, Valmir A. Costa, Vanessa S. do Amaral, Vera C. Silva, Vera R. dos S. Wolff, Verônica Slobodian, Vinícius B. da Silva, Vinicius C. Espíndola, Vinicius da Costa-Silva, Vinicius de A. Bertaco, Vinícius Padula, Vinicius S. Ferreira, Vitor C.P. da Silva, Vítor de Q. Piacentini, Vivian E. Sandoval-Gómez, Vivian Trevine, Viviane R. Sousa, Vivianne B. de Sant’Anna, Wayne N. Mathis, Wesley de O. Souza, Wesley D. Colombo, Wioletta Tomaszewska, Wolmar B. Wosiacki, Ximena M.C. Ovando, and Yuri L.R. Leite

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Biodiversity, knowledge management, taxonomy, web services, zoology, Zoology, QL1-991
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ABSTRACT The limited temporal completeness and taxonomic accuracy of species lists, made available in a traditional manner in scientific publications, has always represented a problem. These lists are invariably limited to a few taxonomic groups and do not represent up-to-date knowledge of all species and classifications. In this context, the Brazilian megadiverse fauna is no exception, and the Catálogo Taxonômico da Fauna do Brasil (CTFB) (http://fauna.jbrj.gov.br/), made public in 2015, represents a database on biodiversity anchored on a list of valid and expertly recognized scientific names of animals in Brazil. The CTFB is updated in near real time by a team of more than 800 specialists. By January 1, 2024, the CTFB compiled 133,691 nominal species, with 125,138 that were considered valid. Most of the valid species were arthropods (82.3%, with more than 102,000 species) and chordates (7.69%, with over 11,000 species). These taxa were followed by a cluster composed of Mollusca (3,567 species), Platyhelminthes (2,292 species), Annelida (1,833 species), and Nematoda (1,447 species). All remaining groups had less than 1,000 species reported in Brazil, with Cnidaria (831 species), Porifera (628 species), Rotifera (606 species), and Bryozoa (520 species) representing those with more than 500 species. Analysis of the CTFB database can facilitate and direct efforts towards the discovery of new species in Brazil, but it is also fundamental in providing the best available list of valid nominal species to users, including those in science, health, conservation efforts, and any initiative involving animals. The importance of the CTFB is evidenced by the elevated number of citations in the scientific literature in diverse areas of biology, law, anthropology, education, forensic science, and veterinary science, among others.

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2024
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15. A review on the diversity and distribution of athecate dinoflagellates in South Atlantic and in the Atlantic sector of the Southern Ocean: Research insights and gaps

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CHARIANE CAMILA WERLANG, MÁRCIO S. DE SOUZA, and CARLOS RAFAEL B. MENDES

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Antarctic, ecology, distribution, review, Science
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Abstract This review summarizes the state of knowledge on athecate dinoflagellates occurring within the South Atlantic Ocean and Atlantic sector of the Southern Ocean. We compiled data from 105 articles and selected 33 addressing any aspect of athecate dinoflagellate studies. Our aim is to discuss the patterns in athecate dinoflagellate distribution by building a thorough species list and an occurrence map based on species recorded in coastal and oceanic waters. We found 69 species totaling 141 occurrences in the entire South Atlantic Ocean basin. Contradicting global trends, most species distributed throughout this region are subtropical. We linked this trend to a higher local effort in dinoflagellate research instead of higher biodiversity, especially when compared to usual hotspots in biodiversity attributed to tropical oceans. The Subantarctic and Antarctic regions had a low number of occurrences, with 12 and 5, respectively. Except for the occurrence of Gyrodinium lachryma in the Antarctic Zone, all records are unique, poorly described and never recorded again for species such as Gymnodinium baccatum and Gymnodinium antarcticum. This demonstrates that the state of knowledge regarding athecate dinoflagellates in the South Atlantic and especially in the Antarctic region is still limited due to a lack of directed investigation.

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2024
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19. Subcutaneous vs intravenous abatacept in rheumatoid arthritis-interstitial lung disease. National multicentre study of 397 patients

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López-Maraver, Marta, Serrano-Combarro, Ana, Atienza-Mateo, Belén, del Val, Natividad, Casafont-Solé, Ivette, Melero-Gonzalez, Rafael B., Pérez-Linaza, Alba, Calvo Gutiérrez, Jerusalem, Mena-Vázquez, Natalia, Vegas-Revenga, Nuria, Domínguez-Casas, Lucía, Loarce Martos, Jesús, Peralta Ginés, Cilia Amparo, Diez Morrondo, Carolina, Pérez Albaladejo, Lorena, López Sánchez, Rubén, Manzano Canabal, Mª Guadalupe, Brandy-García, Anahy Mª, López Viejo, Patricia, Bonilla, Gema, Maiz-Alonso, Olga, Carrasco-Cubero, Carmen, Garijo Bufort, Marta, Moreno, Mireia, Urruticoechea-Arana, Ana, Ordóñez-Palau, Sergio, González-Montagut, Carmen, Giner Serret, Emilio, De Dios Jiménez De Aberasturi, Juan Ramón, Lozano Morillo, Fernando, Vázquez Rodríguez, Tomás, Carreira, Patricia E, Blanco Madrigal, Juan María, Miguel Ibáñez, Belén, Rodríguez López, Marina, Fernández-Díaz, Carlos, Loricera, Javier, Ferraz-Amaro, Iván, Ferrer-Pargada, Diego, Castañeda, Santos, and Blanco, Ricardo

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2024
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25. The experience of pregnant women and their families who were infected with covid-19 before vaccination: A qualitative approach within a multicenter study in Brazil

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Metelus, Sherly, Castro, Lester, Pabon, Stephanie, Silva, Amanda D, Junior, Paulo S R, Sardinha, Thais G, Japenga, Rodolfo R, Urquiza, Erica R F, Machado, Maíra R, Simões, Marcela Maria, Solda, Larissa M, Yazaki-Sun, Sue, Mota, Priscilla, Soares, Arimaza C, Machado, Ellen, Bergmann, Anne, Raupp dos Santos, Gustavo, Peres, Patrícia B, Arbeli, Cristiane L, Quevedo, Rafael M, Yamashita, Carolina F, Corradin, Julia D, Bergamini, Isabella, Ramos, José Geraldo L, Oppermann, Maria Lúcia R, Quadro, Laisa S, Marins, Lina, Paniz, Érika V, Xavier, Thaís Vicentini, Parreira, Bruna E, Tosetto, Aline, Savazoni, Sabrina, Costa, Aline C, Almeida, Marina HL, Moura, Bruna FV, França, Lidiane R, Vieira, Hanna, Aquino, Rafael B, Leite, Débora F, Monteiro, Isabella, Nakamura-Pereira, Marcos, Guerra, Bruna O, Gorga, Gabriela, Pinheiro, Daisy, Cordeiro, Denise, Miná, Priscila L, Dornellas, Carol, Oliveira, Kevin FA, Makyama, Mariana Emi Varicoda, Leal, Caio, Amana, Rayra, Santos, Cristiane O, dos Santos, Marina M, Neto, Carlos, Gomes, Thiago, Pereira, Isabela R, Salustrino, Clélia Andrade, Pontes, Valéria B, Franco, Roberto Allen da Silva, Bilibio, João Paolo, Brito, Gislânia P F, Pinto, Hana Paula C, de Oliveira, Danielle Leal, Guerra, Andrezza A, Moura, Andrea O, Pantoja, Natasha, David, Fernanda, Silva, Alina, Bacha, Angela M, Borovac-Pinheiro, Anderson, Pereira, Belmiro G, Amaral, Eliana M, Ferreira, Elton, Milanez, Helaine MBPM, Caldas, Jamil P S, Baccaro, Luiz F, Nomura, Marcelo, Rehder, Patrícia M, Simone, Renata Z, Passini, Renato, Jr, Torrezan, Cristiano, Modena, João L P, Nunes dos Santos, Magnun N, Marba, Sergio T M, Zumpano dos Santos, Tábata R, Soeiro, Rachel E, Souza, Renato T, Bento, Silvana F, Cecatti, Jose G, Surita, Fernanda G, Freitas-Jesus, Juliana Vasconcellos, Pacagnella, Rodolfo C, Ribeiro-Do-Valle, Carolina C, Luz, Adriana G, Lajos, Giuliane J, Nobrega, Guilherme M, Griggio, Thayna B, Charles, Charles M, Silveira, Carla, Miele, Maria J, Tedesco, Ricardo P, Fernandes, Karayna G, Martins-Costa, Sérgio HA, Peret, Frederico JA, Feitosa, Francisco E, Traina, Evelyn, Cunha Filho, Edson V, Vettorazzi, Janete, Haddad, Samira M, Andreucci, Carla B, Guida, José P, Correa Junior, Mario D, Dias, Marcos AB, Oliveira, Leandro G, Melo Junior, Elias F, Luz, Marília GQ DA, and Costa, Maria Laura

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2024
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27. Impact of quality and transparency in scientific writing on the reduction of animal usage in experimental protocols: a review based in pertinent literature

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Matheus M. Neves, Sandra G. Klein, Ray C. Silva, Lucas M. M. Bernardes, Serena M. Malta, Thiago N. Vieira, Rafael B. Rosa, Isabela L. Lima, Flávia B. Ferreira, and Murilo V. Silva

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laboratory animal science, data reproducibility, 3R’s, scientific writing, animal models, Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100
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The irreproducibility in scientific research has become a critical issue. Despite the essential role of rigorous methodology in constructing a scientific article, more than half of publications, on average, are considered non-reproducible. The implications of this irreproducibility extend to reliability problems, hindering progress in technological production and resulting in substantial financial losses. In the context of laboratory animal research, this work emphasizes the importance of choosing an appropriate experimental model within the 3R’s principle (Refine, Reduce, Replace). This study specifically addresses a deficiency in data specification in scientific articles, revealing inadequacies in the description of crucial details, such as environmental conditions, diet, and experimental procedures. For this purpose, 124 articles from journals with relevant impact factors were analyzed, conducting a survey of data considered important for the reproducibility of studies. Important flaws in the presentation of data were identified in most of the articles evaluated. The results of this study highlight the need to improve the description of essential information, standardizing studies, and ensuring the reproducibility of experiments in areas such as metabolism, immunity, hormones, stress, among others, to enhance the reliability and reproduction of experimental results, aligning with international guidelines such as ARRIVE and PREPARE.

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2024
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28. Distribution pattern in the rupiculous genus Orthophytum (Bromelioideae/Bromeliaceae) reveals high microendemicity in different types of rocky outcrops

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SWAMI L. COSTA, RAFAEL B. LOUZADA, SILMARA CECÍLIA NEPOMUCENO, JOILSON V. ALVES, and MARIA TERESA BURIL

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Bromelioideae, Areas of Endemism, Rocky outcrops, Microendemism, PAE, Poales, Science
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Abstract This study aimed to recognize the biogeographic patterns, richness, and diversity levels of the Brazilian endemic genus Orthophytum and identify their biotic components through a parsimony analysis of endemicity (PAE), to better understand the evolutionary history of this group and develop strategies for the conservation of its species. We prepared a database for the 54 currently known species of Orthophytum, including their geographical locations as obtained from digital databases of the principal herbaria of Brazil, Europe, and the USA. A parsimony analysis of endemicity (PAE) was used to delimit the areas of endemism based on two grids’ sizes (1º x 1º and 2º × 2º). The majority rule consensus tree resulting from the PAE indicated three areas of endemism with high bootstrap, diversity, and richness indices: the northern portion of the Espinhaço Range, the southern portion of the Espinhaço Range, and the central portion of the Atlantic Forest. The recognition of those distribution patterns reveals a high number of microendemic species, which is discussed here.

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2024
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29. ELABORAÇÃO DE UM MÉTODO LÚDICO PARA O ENSINO DE QUÍMICA: UM JOGO BASEADO EM CÉLULAS SOLARES SENSIBILIZADAS POR CORANTE

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Letícia F. Magalhães, Rafael B. Alves, Letícia R. C. Cunha, Leonardo A. Rocha, and Marco A. Schiavon

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Chemistry, QD1-999
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Considering the current environmental problems associated with the growing world demand for energy arising from development and population growth, the need to diversify energy matrices, such as the implementation of solar energy, is highlighted. Thus, it is important to discuss this topic in the school environment, because when they are introduced from childhood to high school, the probability of this orientation being effective is much greater. In this context, educational games have attracted attention as a teaching tool, combining a fun atmosphere with the improvement of learning. This work aimed the production and application of a game in board format representing a dye-sensitized solar cell (CSSC) as a didactic resource in approaching the content of energy conversion. The game allowed an easy visualization of how the energy conversion process is performed by a CSSC. It was presented during the scientific dissemination event “Café com Ciência”, promoted by the Federal University of São João del-Rei, with good results both in gameplay aspects and in helping to understand the theme. The feedback obtained indicates that the game can be a useful tool for students and educators, reaching all its didactic potential and facilitating learning in the face of complex concepts.

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2023
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30. Environmental adaptations by the intertidal Antarctic cyanobacterium Halotia branconii CENA392 as revealed using long‐read genome sequencing

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Rafael B. Dextro, Endrews Delbaje, Paloma N. N. Freitas, Vanessa Geraldes, Ernani Pinto, Paul F. Long, and Marli F. Fiore

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Oceanography, GC1-1581
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Abstract Antarctica poses numerous challenges to life such as cold shock, low nutrient concentrations, and periodic desiccation over a wide range of extreme temperatures. Cyanobacteria survive this harsh environment having evolved adaptive metabolic plasticity to become the dominant primary producers. The type strain cyanobacterium Halotia branconii CENA392 was isolated from an Antarctic intertidal seashore. The complete circular genome of this strain is presented herein, which was assembled using long‐sequence reads. The genome encoded some stress‐related genes associated with low‐temperature adaptation and biosynthesis of mycosporine‐like amino acid (MAA) photoprotective compounds. Empirical experimentation demonstrated constitutive production of the MAA porphyra‐334 and total carotenoids without exposure to low temperatures or ultraviolet radiation stress. Phylogenetic analysis provided insights on taxonomic placement and evolutionary history of some annotated genes. These data exemplify the importance of generating complete quality genome sequences of microorganisms isolated from extreme intertidal environments, facilitating in‐depth evaluation of ecological and taxonomic inferences.

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2023
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32. ALK peptide vaccination restores the immunogenicity of ALK-rearranged non-small cell lung cancer

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Mota, Ines, Patrucco, Enrico, Mastini, Cristina, Mahadevan, Navin R., Thai, Tran C., Bergaggio, Elisa, Cheong, Taek-Chin, Leonardi, Giulia, Karaca-Atabay, Elif, Campisi, Marco, Poggio, Teresa, Menotti, Matteo, Ambrogio, Chiara, Longo, Dario L., Klaeger, Susan, Keshishian, Hasmik, Sztupinszki, Zsófia M., Szallasi, Zoltan, Keskin, Derin B., Duke-Cohan, Jonathan S., Reinhold, Bruce, Carr, Steven A., Wu, Catherine J., Moynihan, Kelly D., Irvine, Darrell J., Barbie, David A., Reinherz, Ellis L., Voena, Claudia, Awad, Mark M., Blasco, Rafael B., and Chiarle, Roberto

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2023
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37. Application of X-ray Spectroscopic Techniques to Determine the Inorganic Composition and Sulfur Chemical Speciation of the Amazonian Plant Bixa orellana

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Joselaine Cáceres Gonzalez, Grazieli Simões, Rafael B. Bernini, Lucia H. Coutinho, Cecilia Veronica Nunez, Cristiane S. Ferreira, and Gerardo Gerson B. de Souza

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Bixa orellana, WD-XRF, XANES, sulfur chemical speciation, Technology, Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General), TA1-2040, Biology (General), QH301-705.5, Physics, QC1-999, Chemistry, QD1-999
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Bixa orellana is a plant that has a variety of uses, such as applications in the food and cosmetic industries, as well as culinary uses, and body painting for Indigenous people. Despite its versatility, few studies have explored its inorganic composition, and its sulfur chemical speciation has only been assessed from the point of view of sulfurous amino acids. Here, we report on the inorganic composition of Bixa orellana fruits, pericarps, and seeds obtained using Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (WD-XRF) and sulfur chemical speciation using X-ray Absorption Near-Edge Structure (XANES). Our results show that the seed is a source of potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous. But also, the pericarp, which is considered waste, contains a high amount of nutrients. From the XANES measurements, the distribution of the oxidation state of the sulfur atom was obtained, and it was shown that although several oxidation states of sulfur are present, oxidized sulfur (sulfate) is the dominant form of sulfur in all samples.

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2024
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44. Measuring resilience and stress during pregnancy and its relation to vulnerability and pregnancy outcomes in a nulliparous cohort study

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Anic C. Alves, Renato T. Souza, Jussara Mayrink, Rafael B. Galvao, Maria L. Costa, Francisco E. Feitosa, Edilberto A. Rocha Filho, Débora F. Leite, Ricardo P. Tedesco, Danielly S. Santana, Karayna G. Fernandes, Maria J. Miele, Joao P. Souza, Jose G. Cecatti, and MAESI Study Group

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Resilience, Stress, Pregnancy, Vulnerability, Validation, Scale, Gynecology and obstetrics, RG1-991
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Abstract Background Resilience reflects coping with pregnancy-specific stress, including physiological adaptations of the maternal organism or factors arising from the socioeconomic context, such as low income, domestic violence, drug and alcohol use, lack of a support network and other vulnerability characteristics. Resilience is a dynamic characteristic that should be comparatively evaluated within a specific context; its association with perceived stress and social vulnerability during pregnancy is still not fully understood. This study aimed at exploring maternal resilience, perceived stress and social vulnerability during pregnancy and its associated factors and outcomes. Methods Prospective multicenter cohort study of nulliparous women in Brazil determining resilience (Resilience Scale; RS) and stress (Perceived Stress Scale; PSS) at 28 weeks of gestation (± 1 week). Resilience and stress scores were compared according to sociodemographic characteristics related to maternal/perinatal outcomes and social vulnerability, defined as having low level of education, being adolescent, without a partner or ethnicity other than white. Results We included 383 women who completed the RS and PSS instruments. Most women showed low resilience scores (median: 124.0; IQR 98–143). Women with a low resilience score (RS

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2023
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49. A Comparative Analysis of Acute Physiological and Perceptual Responses in Whole-Body and Ergometer-Based High-Intensity Interval Training Protocols

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Gustavo Z. Schaun, Rafael B. Orcy, and Fabrício B. Del Vecchio

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exercise, aerobic training, intermittent exercise, physical exertion, muscle injury, Sports, GV557-1198.995
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The primary aim of the present investigation was to compare the acute physiological and perceptual responses between two modes of interval training using a randomized crossover design. More specifically, eleven young adult participants (23 ± 4 years, 77 ± 13 kg, 178 ± 7 cm) performed two protocols: one composed of whole-body calisthenics exercises and another on a cycle ergometer. Both protocols encompassed eight 20 s bouts at intensities equivalent to all-out (HIIT-WB) and 170% of the maximal power output (HIIT-C), respectively, interspersed with 10 s of passive rest. The peak and average heart rate, the rating of perceived effort, and blood lactate, creatine kinase, and lactate dehydrogenase concentrations were measured. Aside from blood lactate (HIIT-WB = 9.4 ± 1.8 mmo/L; HIIT-C = 12.5 ± 2.5 mmol/L, p < 0.05) and the rating of perceived exertion (HIIT-WB = 8.8 ± 0.9; HIIT-C = 9.6 ± 0.5, p < 0.05), physiological responses did not significantly differ between protocols (all p > 0.05), with high average heart rate values (HIIT-WB = 86 ± 6% HRmax; HIIT-C = 87 ± 4% HRmax) and a low magnitude of muscle damage, as inferred by CK and LDH concentrations (HIIT-WB = 205.9 ± 56.3 and 203.5 ± 72.4 U/L; HIIT-C = 234.5 ± 77.1 and 155.1 ± 65.3 U/L), respectively. It can be concluded that both protocols elicit vigorous heart rate responses and a low magnitude of muscle damage and, therefore, appear as viable alternatives to improve aerobic fitness. The inclusion of a whole-body HIIT protocol may be an interesting alternative for training prescription in relation to more common interval training protocols.

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2024
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50. Natural enemies recovered from Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae infesting the cartridge, ear and stem of corn plants under conventional and organic farming systems in Brazil

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RAFAEL B. DA SILVA, IVAN CRUZ, MARIA DE LOURDES C. FIGUEIREDO, ANA CAROLINA M. REDOAN, EDUARDO M. SHIMBORI, WAGNER DE S. TAVARES, and ANGÉLICA MARIA P.M. DIAS

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cropping system, fall armyworm, natural enemy, biological control, corn field, Science
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Abstract The corn cropping system can influence the natural enemy identity and the number of Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith, 1797 (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) individuals infesting the cartridge, ear and stem of this plant. The objectives were to identify the S. frugiperda natural enemies and differences in the number of individuals infesting the cartridge, ear and stem of corn plants under conventional and organic cropping systems, in Brazil after an initial collection of adult males through semiochemical traps. We also evaluated key morphometrical parameters of the larva and factors contributing with the viability of S. frugiperda. A total of 16 and 136 adult males was trapped, and 1,124 and 1,112 larvae was recovered from conventional and organic systems with 4.7 and 6.7% of them parasitized by dipteran and hymenopteran, respectively. Most of the parasitoids recovered had occurrence in both cropping systems, except Cremastinae and Ophion flavidus Brullé, 1846 (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), which were recorded only in organic and Campoletis sp. (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) only in conventional corns. The number of parasitoids recovered was similar in corn plant samples between both cropping systems. A total of 152 and 31 larvae was recovered from corn ears under conventional and organic systems, respectively. Doru luteipes (Scudder, 1876) (Dermaptera: Forficulidae) was recovered from all samples under conventional system. The larva length was overall similar between cropping systems. Parasitism by dipteran and hymenopteran, infection by microorganisms, larva mortality by undetermined causes, and differences in viability of S. frugiperda stages were factors contributing with the supression of this pest. The new associations and parasitoids reported represent possibilities of expanding the biological control strategies to manage S. frugiperda in corn crops.

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2023
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