Registration Sanity Check for AR-guided Surgical Interventions: Experience From Head and Face Surgery.

Achieving and maintaining proper image registration accuracy is an open challenge of image-guided surgery. This work explores and assesses the efficacy of a registration sanity check method for augmented reality-guided navigation (AR-RSC), based on the visual inspection of virtual 3D models of landmarks. We analyze the AR-RSC sensitivity and specificity by recruiting 36 subjects to assess the registration accuracy of a set of 114 AR images generated from camera images acquired during an AR-guided orthognathic intervention. Translational or rotational errors of known magnitude up to ±1.5 mm/±15.5°, were artificially added to the image set in order to simulate different registration errors. This study analyses the performance of AR-RSC when varying (1) the virtual models selected for misalignment evaluation (e. g., the model of brackets, incisor teeth, and gingival margins in our experiment), (2) the type (translation/rotation) of registration error, and (3) the level of user experience in using AR technologies. Results show that: 1) the sensitivity and specificity of the AR-RSC depends on the virtual models (globally, a median true positive rate of up to 79.2% was reached with brackets, and a median true negative rate of up to 64.3% with incisor teeth), 2) there are error components that are more difficult to identify visually, 3) the level of user experience does not affect the method. In conclusion, the proposed AR-RSC, tested also in the operating room, could represent an efficient method to monitor and optimize the registration accuracy during the intervention, but special attention should be paid to the selection of the AR data chosen for the visual inspection of the registration accuracy.

Improving the method for determining the physiological and sanitary potential of Gherkin seeds

Gherkin seeds usually show irregular physiological quality. Seed production requires fast and reliable tests to evaluate seed quality. Germination test is considered a recognized analysis method; however, seed technology has pursuit the improvement of vigor tests aiming the evaluation of seed's physiological potential. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate procedures to perform the test of accelerated aging and determine the physiological and sanitary potential of gherkin seeds. Four seed lots of cultivar Liso Calcuta were used in the study. To evaluate the initial physiological quality the water content was determined and germination and emergence tests, as well as indices of germination speed and emergence speed were used. The accelerated aging test was performed as traditionally and with saturated saline solution, with 48, 72 and 96 hours, at temperatures of 41oC and 45oC. After aging, the water content was determined, and seeds' germination and sanity tests were performed. The experiment was set under a completely random design in factorial 4x3x2 (lots x aging periods x temperatures). The standard accelerated aging test and the test with saturated saline solution at 41oC for 96 hours were efficient to evaluate the vigor of gherkin seeds. Saturated saline solution provides uniform water absorption and deterioration in gherkin seeds, allowing to discriminate seed lots in different vigor levels. The salinity test after accelerated aging with saline solution reduces the incidence of some fungi.

Efficiency of sanitary management of litter in Eimeria spp. control in poultry housing of Western Paraná, Brazil / Eficiência dos manejos sanitários de cama no controle de Eimeria spp. em aviários no Oeste do Paraná, Brasil

Abstract The objective of this research was to evaluate the control of coccidiosis in the litter of commercial poultry housing in the Western region of Paraná, Brazil, which adopts sanitary management to control Salmonellosis. Three litter treatments were selected, proposed by an integrating company in the region: fermentation associated with liming (FL); liming (L) and fermentation (F). Stool samples were collected from 18 poultry housing, in a completely randomized experimental design, testing different collection areas in the sheds, from the 5th day of the birds' housing, repeated weekly until the 40th day, during five successive flocks. The incidence of coccidiosis was determined by oocysts count in feces (OoPG), testing the interactions between treatment, age of birds and the number of flocks housed. Samples were selected to identify, through the Multiplex PCR, species of the genus Eimeria. circulating in the shed. The results showed that in litter where fermentation was adopted, the efficiency to control the sporulation of Eimeria spp. was significantly (p <0.05) higher than in the other treatments. The use of the Multiplex PCR technique requires improvements in the preparation of samples for the extraction of genetic material.

Resumo O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a eficiência dos manejos sanitários aplicados à cama de aviários comerciais para o controle da salmonelose nas criações de frango de corte, na região Oeste do Paraná, e verificar seu efeito no controle da coccidiose. Foram selecionados três tratamentos de cama: a fermentação associada à calagem (FL); calagem (L) e fermentação (F). As amostras de fezes foram coletadas de 18 aviários, com um delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, testando-se diferentes áreas de coleta. As coletas foram realizadas a partir do 5° dia do alojamento e se repetiram semanalmente até o 40° dia, durante cinco lotes sucessivos. A incidência da parasitose foi determinada pela contagem de oocistos por grama de fezes (OoPG), testando as interações entre tratamento, idade das aves e número de lotes alojados. Amostras de fezes foram selecionadas para identificar os oocistos esperulados das espécies do gênero Eimeria circulantes no galpão, por meio do Multiplex PCR. Observou-se que a fermentação foi significativamente (p<0,05) mais eficiente, comparando-se o mesmo lote ao longo de todos os observados. A utilização da técnica de PCR Multiplex, precisa ser padronizada para amostras de campo.

Seed conditioning process in the sanitary quality of marandu grass seeds / Processo de condicionamento de sementes na qualidade sanitária de sementes de capim-marandu

The purpose of seed conditioning process is to separate seeds and their associated structures into different fractions and retain only good and healthy seeds. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects the stages of seed conditioning have on the sanitary quality of marandu grass seeds. The seeds were sampled before and during the seed conditioning process, i.e., after exiting the air-screen cleaner and sieves (seeds discharged from the top, middle and bottom sieves), the first gravity separator (seeds drifting around the table, upper and intermediate discharge) and second gravity separator (upper, intermediate and lower discharge). The sanitary analysis was performed using the filter paper method with and without surface disinfestation of the seeds, which were incubated at 20±2°C, with a photoperiod of 12 hours for seven days. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design, in a 2x6 factorial scheme (surface disinfestation x stages of the seed conditioning process) and ten replications. The data was submitted to analysis of variance, using the F test and, when significant, the means of the treatments were compared using the Tukey test at 5% probability. It was concluded that it is not possible to improve the sanitary quality of marandú grass seeds through the seed conditioning process.

A finalidade do beneficiamento de sementes é separar as sementes e suas estruturas associadas em diferentes frações e reter apenas sementes boas e saudáveis. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito das etapas do beneficiamento sobre a qualidade sanitária de sementes de capim-marandú. As sementes foram amostradas antes e durante o beneficiamento: após a saída da máquina de ar e peneiras (descarga das peneiras superior, intermediária e fundo), primeira mesa gravitacional (deriva ao redor da mesa, descarga superior e intermediária) e segunda mesa gravitacional (descarga superior, intermediária e inferior). A análise sanitária foi realizada pelo método do papel de filtro com e sem desinfestação superficial das sementes, as quais foram incubadas a 20 ± 2 °C, com fotoperíodo de 12 h durante sete dias. O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 2x6 (desinfestação superficial x etapas do beneficiamento) e dez repetições. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância pelo teste F e quando significativa, as médias dos tratamentos comparadas pelo teste de Tukey, a 5% de probabilidade. Foi possível concluir que o beneficiamento não é capaz de melhorar a qualidade sanitária das sementes de capim-marandú.

Influence of early use of antimicrobial on the health and performance of Holstein calves in the first month of life / Influência do uso precoce de antimicrobiano na sanidade de bezerras holandesas no primeiro mês de vida

The early use of antimicrobial therapy has been introduced in many farms to prevent diarrhea and respiratory disease in young calves; however, there is controversy about whether this practice has a beneficial effect on the health of these animals. This study evaluated the influence of the early use of antimicrobials on the health and performance of neonatal Holstein calves. Twenty-six Holstein calves were screened and divided into two groups, according to the administration (ATB+), or not (ATB-) of tulathromycin (2.5mg/kg, subcutaneously) within the first 12 hours of life. Calves were evaluated by general clinical examination, fecal score, respiratory score, and external palpation of the umbilical region, besides fecal output of dry matter. Anemia was determined by using an automatic system and, also, using a commercial kit for iron dosage. Diarrhea was diagnosed by a centrifuge-flotation technique using a sugar solution (Cryptosporidium) and multiplex semi-nested RT-PCR (rotavirus/coronavirus). The performance of the calves was estimated by Daily Weight Gain (DWG). The young dairy calves were evaluated within 12 hours of birth (≤12h) and at 3-5th (D3-5), 7-9th (D7-9), 13-15th (D13-15), 20-23rd (D20-23), and 27-30th (D27-30) days of life. No difference was noted between the ATB+ and ATB- groups concerning heart rate, respiratory frequency, and rectal temperature. Erythrogram showed a higher frequency of anemia in ATB- group (P=0.016) at the D3-5 check-up; lower values of serum iron were also observed simultaneously (P=0.051). Thirteen cases of respiratory disease were detected during this study; however, no significant difference was observed between the groups in this regard. The frequency of diarrhea (fecal score 2-3) was high in both groups, peaking at D13-D15. No differences were noted between the groups regarding the frequency of diarrhea when considering the dry fecal matter. The predominant etiological agent for diarrhea was Cryptosporidium spp.. The DWG was similar between groups, with maximum weight reduction on D13-15. The administration of tulathromycin in prophylactic dose (2.5mg/kg) at birth decreased the frequency of anemia but did not influence weight gain or the prevalence of diarrhea.(AU)

O uso precoce de antimicrobianos tem sido adotado em muitas fazendas para profilaxia das diarreias e doença respiratória em bezerras, no entanto existem controvérsias sobre os beneficios desta prática na saúde desses animais. Esta pesquisa avaliou a influência do uso precoce de antimicrobiano na sanidade e desempenho de bezerras holandesas recém-nascidas. Para tanto foram selecionadas 26 bezerras Holandesas distribuídas de acordo com a aplicação (ATB+) ou não (ATB-) de tulatromicina (2,5mg/Kg) por via subcutânea até 12h de vida. As bezerras foram examinadas por meio de exame clínico geral, escore fecal, escore respiratório e palpação externa da região umbilical, além da matéria seca fecal. A presença de anemias foi determinada pelo eritrograma utilizando sistema automático e além da dosagem de ferro utilizando kit comercial. O diagnóstico etiológico das diarreias foi investigado por meio da técnica de flutuação em solução saturada de sacarose (Cryptosporidium) e multiplex semi-nested RT-PCR (rotavírus/coronavírus). O desempenho das bezerras foi estimado pelo ganho de peso. As bezerras foram avaliadas até doze horas após o nascimento (≤12h); 3-5º (D3-5); 7-9º (D7-9); 13-15º (D13-15); 20-23º (D20-23); e 27-30º dias de vida (D27-30). Não foram encontradas diferenças entre os grupos ATB+ e ATB- em relação à frequência cardíaca, frequência respiratória e temperatura retal. O eritrograma revelou maior frequência de anemias no grupo ATB- (P=0,016) no D3-5. Neste momento também foram observados menores valores de ferro sérico (P=0,051). Foram detectados treze casos de doença respiratória durante o estudo, no entanto não foi possível detectar diferença entre os grupos. A frequência de diarreias (escore fecal 2 e 3) foi alta em ambos os grupos, observando-se pico no D13-15 (ATB+=92,3%; ATB-=92,3%). Não observamos diferenças entre os grupos em relação a frequência de diarreia considerando-se a matéria seca fecal. O agente etiológico predominante nas diarreias foi o Cryptosporidium. O ganho de peso diário foi igual entre grupos, com intensa redução no GPD no D13-15. A administração de tulatromicina na dose profilática (2,5mg/Kg) ao nascimento diminuiu a frequência de anemias e não influenciou no ganho de peso e prevalência de diarreias.(AU)

Tipping the scales of justice: the role of forensic evaluations in the criminalization of mental illness.

An unprecedented number of individuals with mental illness are represented in the criminal justice system. The unending growth of mentally ill populations in the justice system has led to jails and court dockets being increasingly overwhelmed with cases involving mental illness, state hospitals devoting far more beds and resources to forensic cases, and people without a criminal commitment left waiting for mental health services as forensic cases are prioritized. Although a forensic mental health evaluation is only one component of this larger system, common problems with forensic mental health evaluations can exacerbate the criminalization of persons with mental illness in many ways. This article reviews the current literature regarding issues of quality, reliability, and validity of forensic mental health evaluations, discusses the broader impact of these issues, and offers potential solutions for the field.

MENTAL DERANGEMENT AS A MANDATORY ELEMENT OF LIMITED SANITY.

OBJECTIVE: The aim: Complex analysis of theoretical and practical aspects of study of mental derangement as a mandatory element of limited sanity and development of new approaches to such state's assessment. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and methods: An analysis of criminal legislation and researches made by scientists from Brazil, Denmark, Great Britain, Portugal and the USA concerning mental derangements of persons who committed crimes and were considered as having limited sanity, publications in mass media, analytical materials, judicial practice (with the purpose to define certain types of crimes and types of mental derangements of such group of people) has been made. For comparison analysis within the framework of study of problems of mental derangement as a mandatory element of limited sanity 1422 court verdicts were selected from Unified Register of Court Rulings of Ukraine (as of August 2020) concerning persons who committed criminal offences under circumstances which allow to consider such persons as having limited sanity. The methods of statistical analysis, system structural method, method of legal phenomenon system analysis and comparative method were applied during the research. CONCLUSION: Conclusions: Due to significant increase of quantity of people with mental derangements it is necessary to envisage legally types of mental derangements qualified as limited sanity. This will allow to oblige bodies of criminal justice to conduct mandatory psychiatric examinations after all kinds of crimes when there are grounds to assume that the person during criminal offence commitment was not able to fully understand his (her) actions and (or) control. Consequently, every person having mental derangement and considered as having limited sanity should be subject of compulsory measures of medical care during sentencing, and duration of such care should be legally stipulated with regard to the type of mental derangement. To prevent commitment another crimes by persons with mental derangement and considered as having limited sanity it is necessary to develop correlation programs with certain schemes of treatment, separate categories of people in need of psychiatric help, relevant financing and coordination mechanisms for interaction between the law enforcement bodies and local governance.

Viruses that affect Apis mellifera and their occurrence in Brazil / Vírus que acometem Apis mellifera e sua ocorrência no Brasil

ABSTRACT: Bees are very important insects for agriculture, fulfilling an important role in pollination and renewal of the ecosystem. However, in several countries significant losses of colonies and population decline of honeybees and native bees have been reported in recent years. Most researchers reported that premature losses are linked to several factors, including viruses that have a great impact on the colonies. This article reports the identification of new viruses, some transmission routes, the association of these parasites with the symptoms of the diseases that affect the health of honeybees, as well as viruses that have been described in Brazil.

RESUMO: As abelhas são insetos de grande importância na agricultura, cumprindo um papel muito importante na polinização e na renovação do ecossistema. No entanto, em diversos países têm sido relatadas perdas significativas de colônias e declínio da população de abelhas melíferas e nativas, nos últimos anos. Com isso, surgiram novos estudos sobre este assunto. A maioria dos pesquisadores relata que as perdas prematuras estão ligadas a diversos fatores, dentre eles os vírus, que causam grande impacto nas colônias. Este artigo visa expor as novas identificações de vírus, algumas rotas de transmissão, a associação dos mesmos a parasitas e a sintomatologia das enfermidades que afetam a saúde de abelhas melíferas, bem como os vírus que já foram descritos no Brasil.

Effect of somatic cell count on composition and hygiene indicators of bulk tank milk / Efeito da contagem de células somáticas sobre a composição e indicadores de higiene do leite de tanque

This study evaluated the effect of somatic cell count (SCC) on composition and hygienic quality of dairy herd bulk tank milk ­ specifically, the effect of SCC of bulk tank of dairy herds on composition (fat, protein, total solids, nonfat dry solids) and on total bacterial count (TBC), psychrotrophic count (PC) and coliform count (CC) were evaluated. A total of 230 dairy herds located south of Minas Gerais and west of São Paulo were selected based on SCC geometric mean obtained from five monthly analyses preceding the start of the sampling. The dairy farms were classified according to SCC in three groups: low (< 250,000 cells/mL, n = 84), medium (> 250,000 and < 750,000 cells/mL, n = 79) and high SCC (> 750,000 cells/mL, n = 67). After herd selection, bulk tank milk samples were collected every 14 days for three months totaling 1380 samples, which were subjected to analysis of composition, TBC, PC, and CC. A decrease of TBC and CC was observed in herds with low SCC; however, herds with medium and high SCC had an increase in fat, crude protein, and total solids contents. A medium correlation was observed between TBC and PC (r = 0.6215), and also between PC and CC (r = 0.3692). Based on hygiene indicators and milk composition, a low and negative correlation between TBC and fat (r = -0.0585), PC and fat (r = -0.0585), and PC and total solids (r = -0.0662) was observed. Dairy herds with SCC < 250,000 cells/mL had higher bulk tank milk hygienic quality; however, considering the composition, herds with higher SCC produced higher milk fat and protein concentration.(AU)

Este trabalho avaliou o efeito da contagem de células somáticas (CCS) na composição e na qualidade higiênica do leite de tanque de rebanhos leiteiros. Especificamente, foram avaliados o efeito da CCS do tanque de rebanhos leiteiros na composição (gordura, proteína, sólidos totais, extrato seco desengordurado) e nas contagens bacteriana total (CBT), de psicrotróficos (CP) e de coliformes (CC). Um total de 230 rebanhos leiteiros localizados no sul de Minas Gerais e oeste de São Paulo foram selecionados com base na média geométrica da CCS obtida de cinco análises mensais anteriores ao início das coletas das amostras. As fazendas foram classificadas de acordo com a CCS em três grupos: baixa (< 250.000 células/mL, n = 84), média (> 250.000 e < 750.000 células/mL, n = 79) e alta CCS (> 750.000 células/mL, n = 67). Após a seleção dos rebanhos, amostras de leite do tanque foram coletadas a cada catorze dias durante três meses, totalizando 1.380 amostras, as quais foram submetidas às análises de composição, CBT, CP e CC. Uma redução da CBT e da CC foi observada em rebanho com baixa CCS; entretanto, rebanhos com média e alta CCS tiveram aumento nos teores de gordura, proteína bruta e sólidos totais. Uma média correlação foi observada entre CBT e CP (r = 0,6215) e também entre CP e CC (r = 0,3692). Com base nos indicadores de higiene e na composição do leite, foi observada uma correlação baixa e negativa entre CBT e gordura (r = -0,0585), CP e gordura (r = -0,0585) e CP e sólidos totais (r = -0,0662). Os rebanhos leiteiros com CCS < 250.000 células/mL apresentaram maior qualidade higiênica do leite de tanque; entretanto, considerando a composição, rebanhos com maior CCS tiveram maiores concentrações de gordura e proteína.(AU)

Parasites of ornamental fish commercialized in Macapá, Amapá State (Brazil) / Parasitos de peixes ornamentais comercializados em Macapá, Estado do Amapá (Brasil)

Abstract This study investigated the parasites fauna of four freshwater ornamental fish species in aquarium shops of Macapá, Amapá State, in addition to survey the commercialized fish species and sanitary conditions of aquarium shops. Different native and non-native ornamental fish species were found in aquarium shops, mainly Poecilidae. We examined 30 specimens of Xiphophorus maculatus, 30 Danio rerio, 30 Paracheirodon axelrodi, and 30 Corydoras ephippifer for parasites. Of the 120 fish examined, 22.5% were parasitized by one or more species and a total of 438 parasites were collected and identified. Parasites such as: Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, Monogenea, undermined Digenea metacercariae, Acanthostomum sp. metacercariae, Camallanus spp., Bothriocephalus acheilognathi and Echinorhynchus sp. infected the hosts examined. Endoparasites in the larval stage showed the greatest diversity and Camallanus spp. was found in all hosts species examined. Paracheirodon axelrodi (43.3%) was the most parasitized host, while C. ephippifer (6.7%) was the least parasitized. Despite the low ectoparasites level, six species of endoparasites was observed, demonstrating that prophylactic and quarantine procedures were not fully adequate. Therefore, failures in prophylactic procedures on any link in the production industry of ornamental fish may cause parasite transmission to ornamental fish captured in different environments and localities.

Resumo Este estudo investigou a fauna de parasitos de quatro espécies de peixes ornamentais de água doce comercializadas em lojas de aquários de Macapá, estado do Amapá, bem como as espécies de peixes comercializadas e as condições sanitárias dessas lojas. Diferentes espécies de peixes ornamentais nativos e não nativos foram encontradas em lojas de aquários, principalmente Poecilidae. Foram examinados 30 espécimes de Xiphophorus maculatus, 30 Danio rerio, 30 Paracheirodon axelrodi e 30 Corydoras ephippifer, para análise de parasitos. Dos 120 peixes examinados, 22,5% estavam parasitados por uma ou mais espécies de parasitos. Foram coletados um total de 438 parasitos tais como: Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, Monogenea, metacercárias de Digenea não identificadas, metacercárias de Acanthostomum sp., Camallanus spp., Bothriocephalus acheilognathi e Echinorhynchus sp. A maior diversidade foi de endoparasitos em estágio larval e Camallanus spp. foi encontrado em todas as espécies de hospedeiros examinados. Paracheirodon axelrodi (43,3%) foi o hospedeiro mais parasitado, enquanto C. ephippifer (6,7%) o menos parasitado. Apesar do baixo ectoparasitismo, foram encontradas seis espécies de endoparasitos, demonstrando que os procedimentos profiláticos e a quarentena não foram adequados. Portanto, falhas nos procedimentos profiláticos em qualquer elo da cadeia produtiva de peixes ornamentais pode causar riscos de transmissão de parasitos para peixes de diferentes ambientes e localidades.

Detection of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum on soybean and common bean seeds by modified neon-s test / Detecção de Sclerotinia sclerotiorum em sementes de soja e de feijão pela técnica neon-s modificada

The Neon-S method has been used for detection of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum on soybean and common bean seeds since the 2010 crop season. However, this method can lead to identification of false-positives due to the presence of other fungi that change the medium pH. Thus, this study evaluated the effect of increasing incubation period on the reliability of Neon-S test in detecting S. sclerotiorum infection on soybean and common bean seeds. A randomized block design was set up with three replicates in a 3x3 factorial scheme, consisting of three detection methods (germination paper test, Neon-S, and modified Neon-S2) and three seed material (naturally infected common beans, naturally infected and artificially inoculated soybean seeds). The three methods were compared by evaluating 400 seeds per replication, after incubating them for seven days in Neon-S, for 15 days in Neon-S2, and for 30 days in germination paper, determining the presence of the fungus and of sclerotia adhered to the seeds. The data were submitted to the analysis of variance and the averages compared by the Tukey test at 5% probability. From 2008 to 2012, 637 lots were evaluated. Among the seed material, artificially inoculated soybean presented the greatest pathogen infection index. The germination paper test led to 2.8% of positive samples, contrasting 29.7% of Neon-S. The modified method Neon-S2 increased detection sensitivity of S. sclerotiorum in seed lots (31.2%); however, did not significantly differ from the Neon-S method, despite its greater averages. We concluded that detection of S. sclerotiorum by the Neon-S method can be optimized by incubation for 15 days (Neon-S2), due to the formation of sclerotia near the infect seeds which confirms the presence of the pathogen avoiding false-positive results.

O método de Neon-S tem sido utilizado para a detecção de Sclerotinia sclerotiorum em sementes de soja e de feijão desde a safra de 2010. Porém, esse método possibilita a leitura de falsos-positivos devido ao aparecimento de fungos que também alteram o pH do meio. O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar se o aumento do período de incubação melhora a confiabilidade do teste Neon-S em detectar o patógeno S. sclerotiorum em sementes de soja e de feijão. Utilizou-se o delineamento experimental de blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 3x3, sendo três métodos de detecção (rolo de papel, Neon-S e o meio modificado Neon-S2) e três tipos de sementes (feijão infectado naturalmente e sementes de soja infectadas natural ou artificialmente), totalizando nove tratamentos, com três repetições. Os três métodos foram comparados avaliando 400 sementes por repetição: em meio Neon-S com incubação de sete dias, Neon-S2 com incubação de 15 dias e em rolo de papel por 30 dias, anotando-se a presença do fungo e de escleródios aderidos às sementes. Realizou-se a análise de variância dos dados e teste de comparação de médias (Tukey 5%). No período de 2008 a 2012, 637 lotes foram testados. Dentre os tipos de sementes, a soja inoculada artificialmente apresentou os maiores índices de infecção pelo patógeno. O teste de rolo de papel apresentou 2,8% de amostras positivas, enquanto o Neon-S 29,7%. O método Neon-S2 aumentou a sensibilidade de detecção de S. sclerotiorum nos lotes de sementes analisadas (31,2%); porém, não foi detectada diferença significativa comparativamente ao método Neon-S, ainda que com maiores médias. Conlui-se que a detecção de S. sclerotiorum pelo método Neon-S pode ser otimizada com a incubação por 15 dias (Neon-S2), em virtude da formação de escleródios próximos às sementes infectadas, o que confirma a presença do patógeno e evita a leitura de falsos-positivos.

Seeds of weeds as an alternative host of phytopathogens / Sementes de plantas daninhas como hospedeiras alternativas de fitopatógenos

Weeds compete with agricultural crops for water, light, nutrients and space, besides having an extensive seed bank. However, another aspect to be considered relates to few studies pointing out weeds as hosts of phytopathogenic fungi. Many fungi, the main cause of diseases in plants, are known to use seeds as an efficient means of survival and dispersal. The objective of this work was to evaluate the health of weed seeds and the pathogenicity of fungi associated to plants of agricultural importance. The seeds were collected manually in Cerrado areas located in the municipality of Gurupi, Tocatins, Brazil. The blotter test method was used to evaluate seed health. The incidence of fungi was evaluated through an individual analysis of seeds using a stereoscopic and an optical microscope. The pathogenicity of fungi from weed seeds was evaluated by inoculation in plants of agronomic interest and, when pathogenic, we inoculated them in the host plant of the fungus. Weed seeds have been identified in fungi of the genus Alternaria, Aspergillus, Bipolaris, Cladosporium, Curvularia, Fusarium, Nigrospora, Papularia, Rhizopus and Pythium. The seeds of Acanthospermum australe, Bidens pilosa, Cenchrus echinatus, Digitaria horizontalis, Echinochloa crus-pavonis, Eleusine indica, Ipomoea sp., Pennisetum setosum, Sida rhombifolia, Spermacoce latifolia, Tridax procumbens and Vernonia polyanthes carry and disseminate fungi that, once inoculated, cause infection in plants of agricultural importance, such as Oryza sativa, Phaseolus vulgaris, Vigna unguiculata, Zea mays and Glycine max.(AU)

As plantas daninhas competem com culturas agrícolas por água, luz, nutrientes e espaço, além de possuírem um extenso banco de sementes. Entretanto, outra vertente a ser considerada é quanto aos poucos estudos relacionando plantas daninhas como hospedeiras de fungos fitopatogênicos. É sabido que muitos fungos, principais causadores de doenças em plantas, utilizam as sementes como meio eficiente de sobrevivência e de dispersão. Dessa forma, o trabalho objetivou avaliar a sanidade de sementes de plantas daninhas e a patogenicidade dos fungos associados às plantas de importância agrícola. As sementes foram coletadas manualmente em áreas de cerrado localizadas no município de Gurupi, Tocantins, utilizando o método blotter test para avaliação da sanidade. A incidência dos fungos foi avaliada com auxílio de microscópio estereoscópico e ótico. A patogenicidade dos fungos oriundos das sementes de plantas daninhas foi avaliada por meio da inoculação em plantas de interesse agronômico e, quando patogênico, a inoculação foi na própria planta daninha hospedeira do fungo. Foram identificados os fungos dos gêneros Alternaria, Aspergillus, Bipolaris, Cladosporium, Curvularia, Fusarium, Nigrospora, Papularia, Rhizopus e Pythium. As sementes de Acanthospermum australe, Bidens pilosa, Cenchrus echinatus, Digitaria horizontalis, Echinochloa crus-pavonis, Eleusine indica, Ipomoea sp., Pennisetum setosum, Sida rhombifolia, Spermacoce latifolia, Tridax procumbens e Vernonia polyanthes transportam e disseminam fungos que, uma vez inoculados, causam infecção em plantas de importância agrícola, como Oryza sativa, Phaseolus vulgaris, Vigna unguiculata, Zea mays e Glycine max.(AU)

Microbiological quality of trahira fish (Hoplias malabaricus) from Baixada Maranhense, municipality of São Bento, MA / Qualidade microbiológica de peixe traíra (Hoplias malabaricus) proveniente da Baixada Maranhense, município de São Bento, MA

Fish are considered rich sources of nutrients. Health care throughout its production chain aims to ensure quality, minimizing the risks of transmission of foodborne diseases. In order to evaluate the microbiological quality of trahira fish (H. malabaricus), 40 samples were analysed for Most Probable Number (MPN) of coliforms at 45ºC, counts of aerobic mesophilic bacteria and Staphylococcus spp., identification of E. coli, Salmonella spp. and Aeromonas spp.. Analyses were conducted according to official methods, procedures, and recommendations. Microbiological results showed coliform values at 45 °C ranging from <3 to > 1.1 × 103 MPN/g, presence of E. coli in 14 (35%) samples, counts of mesophilic aerobic bacteria from 9 × 102 to 109 CFU/g and absence of coagulase positive Staphylococcus aureus. Salmonella spp. was detected in 2 (5%) samples, which is in disagreement with the standards required by the RDC Nº 12 of January, 2001 (ANVISA) regarding Aeromonas spp. In total, 36 (90%) samples were contaminated, 7 (19.4%) by A. cavie and 29 (80.6%) by A. hidrophila. The results of this research showed unsatisfactory hygienic and sanitary conditions of fish from the municipality of São Bento (MA), exposing consumers to the risk of foodborne diseases.(AU)

Os peixes são considerados fontes ricas de nutrientes. Cuidados sanitários durante toda a sua cadeia produtiva visam garantir a qualidade, minimizando os riscos de transmissão de doenças alimentares. Com objetivo de avaliar a qualidade microbiológica de peixes traíra (H. malabaricus), foram analisadas 40 amostras quanto à determinação do Número Mais Provável (NPM) de coliformes a 45 ºC, contagem de bactérias aeróbias mesófilas e Staphylococcus spp. e identificação de E. coli; Salmonella spp. e Aeromonas spp. As análises foram processadas conforme métodos, procedimentos e recomendações oficiais. Os resultados microbiológicos mostraram valores de coliformes a 45 ºC variando de < 3 a > 1,1 × 103 NMP/g, presença de E. coli em 14 (35%) amostras, contagens de bactérias aeróbias mesófilas de 9 × 102 a 109 UFC/g e ausência de Staphylococcus aureus coagulase positivo. Detectou-se Salmonella spp. em 2 (5%) amostras, portanto, em desacordo com os padrões exigidos pela RDC Nº 12 de janeiro de 2001 (ANVISA) e para Aeromonas spp. No total, 36 (90%) amostras estavam contaminadas, sendo 7 (19,4%) por A. cavie e 29 (80,6%) por A. hidrophila. Os resultados da pesquisa demonstram que os peixes provenientes do município de São Bento (MA) apresentaram condições higiênico-sanitárias insatisfatórias, expondo os consumidores a risco de doenças veiculadas por alimentos.(AU)

Effects of alcohol on the offender's sanity-Issues of criminal law and psychiatry in light of findings of research.

The present report is the result of research on the causes of insanity or issuing opinions about the causes of insanity or diminished sanity perpetrators in criminal proceedings conducted in Poland (CEE). Research has shown the impact that has, in fact, use or abuse of alcohol and other alcoholic diseases on the status of the accused in criminal proceedings. This publication presents not only the results but also the basic regulations - valid in Poland and in other European countries - with respect to the responsibility of the perpetrators insane, with diminished sanity and being in a state of inebriation at the time of committing a criminal act.

Health and quality of zinc coated wheat seeds during storage / Sanidade e qualidade de sementes de trigo recobertas com zinco durante o armazenamento

The objective was to evaluate the effect of seed wheat coated with zinc, in its physiological, sanitary attributes and enzyme quality, during storage. We used two batches of seed, for seed treatment, we used commercial product as a source of zinc in the form of ZnSO4, along with fungicide and polymer. It was tested for levels 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 mL ZnSO4 kg-1 seed. The physiological quality, during the storage period, was analyzed by the tests: moisture content, hectoliter weight, germination, emergence, index emergence rate, tetrazolium and sanity test. It was concluded that the doses 3 mL and 4 mL of ZnSO4 to assist in the ultimate expression of the seeds physiological quality, until six months stocked. This coating promotes a smaller reduction in the viability of seeds, furthermore, results in a lower incidence of fungi on seeds during storage. Also help to maximize the expression of physiological seed quality of higher and lower quality, respectively. The micronutrient zinc associated with fungicide and polymer had a lower incidence of fungi during the storage period.

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar o efeito do recobrimento de sementes de trigo com zinco, por meio de atributos fisiológicos e sanitários durante o armazenamento. Foram utilizados dois lotes de sementes e para tratamento, utilizou-se produto comercial com fonte de zinco na forma de ZnSO4, fungicida e polímero. Foram testados níveis de 0; 1; 2; 3 e 4 mL de ZnSO4.kg-1 de semente. A avaliação da qualidade fisiológica, durante o período de armazenamento foi realizada por: teor de água, peso hectolítrico, germinação, emergência de plântulas, índice de velocidade de emergência e teste de tetrazólio e o teste de sanidade. Concluiu-se que o recobrimento de sementes de trigo com sulfato de zinco nas doses de 3 a 4 mL. kg-1 de semente, são eficientes na maximização da qualidade fisiológica das sementes, até seis meses de armazenamento. Este recobrimento promove menor redução na viabilidade das sementes, além disso, resulta em menor incidência de fungos nas sementes durante o armazenamento. Também auxiliam na maximização da expressão da qualidade fisiológica das sementes de maior e menor qualidade, respectivamente. O micronutriente zinco associado com fungicida e polímero apresentaram menor incidência de fungos ao longo do período de armazenamento.

Reliability of repeated forensic evaluations of legal sanity.

Criminal responsibility evaluation is a very complex and controversial issue due to the gravity of its consequences. Polish legislation allows courts to request multiple sanity evaluations. The purpose of this study was to assess the extent of agreement on sanity evaluations in written evidence provided by experts of criminal cases in Poland. A total of 381 forensic evaluation reports addressing 117 criminal defendants were analysed. In sixty eight cases, there was more than one forensic evaluation report containing an assessment of legal sanity, including forty one cases containing two assessments of criminal responsibility, seventeen containing three assessments, eight containing four assessments and two containing five assessments. We found that in 47% of the cases containing more than one sanity assessment, the initial criminal responsibility assessment was changed after a subsequent forensic evaluation. The agreement between repeated criminal responsibility evaluations was found to be fair. This study found a strong correlation between the number of forensic reports and the number of contradictory sanity assessments. There were fewer forensic opinions involved in the cases in which the same conclusion regarding criminal responsibility was reached in subsequent forensic evaluation reports compared to the cases in which more forensic opinions were involved. There is a clear need for further research in this area, and it is necessary to standardise criminal responsibility evaluations in order to improve their reliability and to shorten the legal proceedings.

Analysis of poultry transit, notification systems and legislation in the state of Sergipe, 2008-2012 / Análise do trânsito de aves, dos sistemas de notificação e da legislação no estado de Sergipe entre 2008 e 2012

The purpose of this study was to assess the transit of poultry, as well as the inspection on the outbreak of diseases, by addressing the issues concerning the system of the National Program on Poultry Sanity and its legal resolutions. The data on the animal transportation and the occurrence of the diseases were collected from the official services. A legislation-based assessment was also carried out for the period from 2008 to 2012 in the state of Sergipe, Brazil. Results showed an intense transit of poultry in just about all towns of the state in the period under study, especially in chicken farms where less number of poultry is bred: from 5,000 to 15,000. Besides, 64% of poultry transportation was found to be intermunicipal. The state of Sergipe has received poultry particularly from the states of Pernambuco (49.87%), Bahia (20.85%), Minas Gerais (5.94%), Paraíba (5.16%), and Goiás (5.05%). The number of transit indicates an increase in transit over the years. In addition, three of six municipalities which saw these diseases (Estância, São Cristóvão and Itaporanga d'Ajuda) are responsible for a great part of the poultry transit. Results also showed that the majority of activities of the State Program on Poultry Sanity would be carried out in the municipalities where a larger poultry marketing flow takes place, thereby seeking to record a greater number of notifications on the diseases and, then, carry out the surveillance activities. Therefore, regarding the poultry transit, it is recommended to do a mapping of the risk regions for poultry diseases, as well as studies about the epidemiological characterization of the municipalities of the state of Sergipe.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o trânsito de aves, sua fiscalização e o surgimento de enfermidades, abordando questões referentes ao sistema do Programa Nacional de Sanidade Avícola e suas determinações legais. Dessa forma, compilaram-se dados do serviço oficial sobre o trânsito dos animais e a ocorrência de doenças, realizando-se também uma avaliação da legislação vigente entre 2008 e 2012, no estado do Sergipe. Observou-se no período averiguado um intenso trânsito de aves em quase toda a totalidade dos municípios, principalmente entre granjas que alojam pequenas quantidades de aves (5.000 a 15.000), e 64% do total do transporte de aves ocorreu entre municípios do Estado. Os estados fornecedores de aves para Sergipe foram sobretudo Pernambuco (49,87%), Bahia (20,85%), Minas Gerais (5,94%), Paraíba (5,16%) e Goiás (5,05%). O número de guias de trânsito emitidas aponta um crescimento do trânsito ao longo dos anos. Verificaram-se que três municípios (Estância, São Cristóvão e Itaporanga d'Ajuda), dos seis acometidos por enfermidades, são aqueles responsáveis por grande parte do trânsito realizado. O estudo mostrou que para os municípios sergipanos, nos quais acontece maior fluxo de comercialização avícola, seriam indicadas mais das ações do Programa Estadual de Sanidade Avícola, com a finalidade de registrar maior número de notificações de enfermidades e, consequentemente, exercer ações de vigilância. Assim, quanto ao trânsito animal, recomendam-se a adoção de um mapeamento das regiões de risco sanitário para as enfermidades de aves e a realização de estudos sobre a caracterização epidemiológica dos municípios de Sergipe.(AU)

Parasitic infections in tambaqui from eight fish farms in Northern Brazil / Infecções parasitárias em tambaqui de oito pisciculturas do Norte do Brasil

The aim of this study was to evaluate the parasites and parasite-host relationship in Colossoma macropomum from eight fish farms in Amapá State, Northern Brazil. A total of 12,242,559 parasites were recovered from hosts in the eight fish farms, and 87.4% of fish were infected by one or more parasite species, such as Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, Piscinoodinium pillulare, Trichodinasp. and Tetrahymena sp. (Protozoa), Anacanthorus spathulatus, Linguadactyloides brinkmanni, Mymarothecium boegeri and Notozothecium janauachensis (Monogenoidea), Procamallanus(Spirocamallanus) inopinatus (Nematoda) and Perulernaea gamitanae and Braga patagonica (Crustacea). Ichthyophthirius multifiliis presented dominance, but the greatest levels of parasitism were caused by I. multifiliis, P. pilulare, monogenoideans species and P. gamitanae, and all these parasites had an aggregate dispersion. The eight fish farms have differences in the parasitic infection levels, management and water quality, which are further discussed here.

O presente estudo avaliou as infecções parasitárias e a relação parasito-hospedeiro em Colossoma macropomumde oito pisciculturas do estado do Amapá, norte do Brasil. Foi coletado um total de 12.242.559,0 parasitos em hospedeiros das oito pisciculturas, e 87,4% dos peixes estavam infectados por uma ou mais espécies de parasitos, tais comoIchthyophthirius multifiliis, Piscinoodinium pillulare, Trichodinasp. e Tetrahymenasp. (Protozoa), Anacanthorus spathulatus, Linguadactyloides brinkmanni, Mymarothecium boegeri e Notozothecium janauachensis (Monogenoidea), Procamallanus(Spirocamallanus) inopinatus (Nematoda) e Perulernaea gamitanae e Braga patagonica (Crustacea). A dominância foi de I. multifiliis, mas os maiores níveis de parasitismo foram causados por I. multifiliis, P. pilulare, espécies de monogenoideas e P. gamitanae, e todos esses parasitos tiveram uma dispersão agregada. Nas oito pisciculturas houve diferenças quanto aos níveis de infecções parasitárias, manejo e qualidade da água, que foram aqui discutidas.

Parasitismo em tambatinga (Colossoma macropomum x Piaractus brachypomus, Characidae) cultivados na Amazônia, Brasil / Parasitism in tambatinga (Colossoma macropomum x Piaractus brachypomus, Characidae) farmed in the Amazon, Brazil

The studies on parasites and parasitic diseases are of great interest to fish farms, because both can affect the performance of the fish. The aim of study was to investigate the parasitic fauna and parasite-host relationship in Colossoma macropomum x Piaractus brachypomus (tambatinga) of 10 fish farms from the Amapá State, in the Amazon. Of the 503 fish examined 63.1% were parasitized, and a total of 49,299,189 parasites were collected, including Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, Piscinoodinium pillulare, Trichodina sp., Tetrahymena sp., Anacanthorus spathulatus, Linguadactyloides brinkmanni, Mymarothecium boegeri, Notozothecium janauachensis, Procamallanus (Spirocamallanus) inopinatus, Neoechinorhynchus buttnerae and Perulernaea gamitanae. Ichthyophthirius multifiliis was the dominant species, followed by P. pillulare and monogenoideans; these two parasites and P. gamitanae showed an aggregated dispersion pattern. We found a positive correlation between host length and the overall parasitic prevalence, as well as between fish size and the abundance of I. multiliis, P. pillulare, monogenoideans and P. gamitanae, but infection levels did not affect the relative condition factor of hosts. Management, low environmental quality and poor sanitary conditions of the fish farms favored the occurrence of ectoparasites, but the presence of endoparasites was due to supplying the ponds directly with water of natural water bodies. This is first report of I. multiliis, P. pillulare, Trichodina sp., Tetrahymena sp., A. spathulatus, N. janauachensis, N. buttnerae and P. (S.) inopinatus for tambatinga in Brazil.

Os estudos sobre os parasitos e doenças parasitárias são de grande interesse para a piscicultura, uma vez que podem afetar o crescimento dos peixes. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a fauna parasitária e relação parasito-hospedeiro em Colossoma macropomum x Piaractus brachypomus (tambatinga) de 10 pisciculturas do estado do Amapá, Amazônia. Dos 503 peixes examinados, 63,1% estavam parasitados e 49.299.189 parasitos foram coletados, tais como Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, Piscinoodinium pillulare, Trichodina sp., Tetrahymena sp., Anacanthorus spathulatus, Linguadactyloides brinkmanni, Mymarothecium boegeri, Notozothecium janauachensis, Procamallanus (Spirocamallanus) inopinatus, Neoechinorhynchus buttnerae e Perulernaea gamitanae. Porém, a dominância foi de I. multifiliis, seguida de P. pillulare e monogenoideas, parasitos que apresentaram padrão de dispersão agregado juntamente com P. gamitanae. Houve correlação positiva do comprimento dos hospedeiros com a prevalência parasitária total, bem como do tamanho dos peixes com a abundância de I. multiliis, P. pillulare, monogenoideas e P. gamitanae, mas os níveis infecção não influenciaram o fator de condição relativo dos hospedeiros. A ocorrência de ectoparasitos foi favorecida pelo manejo e pobre condição sanitária das pisciculturas, mas a presença de espécies de endoparasitos foi devido ao abastecimento dos viveiros com água provenientes de corpos de água naturais. Este foi primeiro relato de I. multiliis, P. pillulare, Trichodina sp., Tetrahymena sp., A. spathulatus, N. janauachensis, N. buttnerae e P. (S.) inopinatus para tambatinga no Brasil.

Desempenho produtivo de cultivares de alface americana na estação seca da Amazônia central / Productivity performance in cultivars of crisphead lettuce in the dry season of central Amazonia

Na Amazônia a base da exploração comercial de olericolas é o reconhecimento de cultivares e/ou variedades que evidenciem melhor adaptabilidade para as condições edafoclimaticas locais, associados aos níveis de produtividade comercial em função do sistema de cultivo adotado. Neste sentido, o trabalho teve o objetivo de avaliar a variabilidade morfológica, qualidade e a produtividade entre cultivares de alface tipo americana, cultivadas a campo, em canteiros na presença e ausência de mulching orgânico, no período de estação seca da Amazônia central, estabelecendo-se um experimento no município de Presidente Figueiredo ­ AM. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi blocos ao acaso em esquema fatorial constituídos por 2 preparos de canteiro x 19 cultivares de alface americana, com quatro repetições. Os componentes avaliados foram; estabilidade morfológica; sanidade das plantas; matéria fresca comercial, diâmetro da cabeça comercial, altura das plantas, numero de folhas, comprimento do caule e estimativa da produtividade comercial Kg ha-1. O teste F (p<0,05) detectou diferenças significativas entre o fator correspondente as cultivares, e na interação apenas para sanidade, matéria fresca comercial, numero de folhas e comprimento do caule. Com exceção da estabilidade morfológica, no agrupamento das medias pelo teste Scott-Knott 5 % detectou-se diferença significativa para todas as características avaliadas entre as cultivares. As cultivares Gloriosa, Havassu, Ironwood, Kaiser e Winslon estabeleceram-se mais estáveis na formação de cabeças com melhores resultados agronômicos sobre as características avaliadas para as condições fitotécnicas e edafoclimaticas presentes neste ensaio.

In Amazon the exploration base commercial of vegetable crops is recognition of cultivars and / or varieties that show better adaptability to local conditions, associated with the levels of productivity commercial depending on the crop system. In this sense, the work aimed to evaluate the morphological stability, quality and productivity among cultivars crisphead lettuce, cultivated in seedbeds in the presence and absence of organic mulching, during the dry season in central Amazonia, stabilizing an experiment in municipality of Presidente Figueiredo - AM. The experimental design was a randomized block design in a factorial design consisting of 2 preparations of seedbeds x 19 cultivars of lettuce, with four replications. The components evaluated were; morphological variability; sanity of plants; the fresh materia commercial; commercial head diameter; plant height; number of leaves; stem length and estimated marketable yield kg ha-1. The F test (p <0.05) revealed significant differences the factor corresponding between cultivars and the interaction only for sanity, fresh commercial mass, leaves number and stem length. With the exception of morphological variation in the grouping of averages by the Scott-Knott test at 5 % significant difference was detected for all traits among cultivars. The cultivars; Gloriosa, Havassu, Ironwood, Kaiser and Winslon establish more stable to form heads with better results on agronomic characteristics evaluated for soil and parameters climatic in conditions gifts in this essay.