Universidade de Ribeirão Preto

Adaptive caste allocation modulated by resource distance in Pheidole oxyops

Abstract Caste deployment in social insects reflects trade-offs between resource profitability and spatial costs. We examined how Pheidole oxyops allocates minor and major workers when foraging on carbohydrate- (honey) and protein-rich (sardine) baits placed at two distances (1 m...

Reproducibility of Cervical Strain Elastography Using a Standardized Acquisition Protocol in Mid‐Trimester Pregnancy

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the intra‐and interobserver reproducibility of the cervical elastography index (EI) measurements using strain elastography (SE) with a standardized acquisition protocol. Methods In this prospective cross‐sectional study, 301 women between 18 and 24...

Impact of chronic doxycycline treatment in a mouse model of tauopathy

Tauopathies are neurodegenerative disorders characterized by the accumulation of hyperphosphorylated tau, leading to synaptic dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and both cognitive and motor impairments. Doxycycline (Doxy), a tetracycline antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial i...

Applicability of Retzius striae in forensic anthropology: a systematic review

Abstract Forensic Anthropology applies biological characteristics in legal contexts to estimate the biological profile of an unknown individual. In this regard, teeth stand out due to their resistance and ability to preserve valuable information over time. More specifically, micr...

Burkholderia lata BL02 Galactolipase as an Important Biocatalyst for Plant Biomass Deconstruction and Sugar Ester Synthesis

The transition toward sustainable biorefinery processes requires efficient strategies for lignocellulosic biomass deconstruction and valorization. In this study, an integrated enzymatic system combining fungal holocellulases and laccases with a bacterial galactolipase was develop...

The role of ABO/RH blood groups in biochemical response among Plasmodium falciparum malaria patients in Luanda, Angola

Malaria remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Angola. Host genetic factors, particularly ABO and Rh blood groups, may influence the course of infection, but their role in biochemical responses is not fully understood. Herein, we assess the association between ABO/...

The use of biologic adjuncts in tooth autotransplantation: a scoping review

PURPOSE: To summarize the available clinical evidence on biological adjuncts in tooth autotransplantation, including adjunct types, application protocols, procedural variables, reported outcomes, and evidence gaps. METHODS: This scoping review followed JBI guidance and PRISMA-ScR...

Two new species of Diadiplosis (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), predators of mealybug (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) from Brazil

Abstract Predatory cecidomyiids of the genus Diadiplosis Felt, 1911 (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) are widely distributed throughout the Neotropical Region. Of the 34 species currently known in the genus, 14 have been recorded from Central and South America, making it, thus far, the ge...

Executive Compensation Structure and Eco‐Innovation: Evidence From Brazilian Listed Companies

ABSTRACT Drawing on agency theory, this study investigates the relationship between executive compensation structure and environmental innovation, focusing on fixed, short‐term, and long‐term compensation components. The analysis is based on a panel of 111 non‐financial firms lis...