Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste

One-step production and physicochemical characterization of biodiesel using rubber seed oil blends

Abstract The seeds of Hevea brasiliensis (HB) stand out as a promising feedstock for biodiesel production owing to their high oil content. However, its elevated acid value poses a challenge, requiring pre-treatment steps before transesterification. Given this scenario, the presen...

Lodging resistance in older and modern soybean cultivars

Abstract Brazilian soybean yield has increased over time, coinciding with improvements in lodging resistance in modern cultivars. This study aimed (i) to evaluate the impact of simulated upright growth on yield components of lodging-susceptible (older) and lodging-resistant (mode...

Inaccurate primer design and guideline non-compliance limit translational validity of long non-coding RNA research

Abstract Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are at the research spotlight as inflammation regulators. We systematically searched the asthma animal model literature and evaluated the accuracy of the reported real-time quantitative polymerase chain reactions (RT-qPCRs) on lncRNAs and g...

Development of an Electrochemical Reactor Prototype for Biodiesel Production Powered by Photovoltaic Energy

Abstract The continuous increase in global energy demand has intensified the search for renewable alternatives capable of replacing fossil fuels. In this study, an electrochemical reactor prototype powered by photovoltaic energy was developed for biodiesel production from sunflow...

Assessment of organizational readiness for implementing an online pain education program for chronic musculoskeletal pain in Brazilian public health context: a cross-sectional study

Understanding the organizational readiness for behavior change is paramount for implementation success of new interventions and to avoid waste of resources. To assess organizational readiness of primary healthcare providers to refer users with chronic musculoskeletal pain for an...

Integrating sequencing batch hybrid membrane bioreactor with ozonation for treatment of tissue paper wastewater

Abstract This study assessed the performance of a sequencing batch hybrid membrane bioreactor (SB-HMBR) coupled with ozonation for the treatment of tissue paper wastewater. The SB-HMBR was operated for 90 d with a cycle time of 8.5 h under two aeration intensities, corresponding...