Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

From Host–Guest to Crystal Interactions: Proposing Crystallization Mechanisms for a Novel β-CD/TTA-H Structure and Related Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complexes

Abstract Cyclodextrin inclusion complexes (ICs) have been extensively studied for their capacity to modulate the physicochemical properties of guest molecules, albeit their solid-state organization has been comparatively less explored. In particular, the relationship between host...

Rhizosphere microbiome and calcium synergy drive suppression of Ceratocystis paradoxa in tropical coconut soils

Abstract Ceratocystis paradoxa is a polyphagous, soil-borne pathogen that threatens various crops worldwide. This study evaluated soil suppressiveness against C. paradoxa and identified key biotic and abiotic factors involved. Suppressiveness was assessed using banana peel baits,...

An experimental multiplex PCR/RT-PCR for detection of the main viruses associated with equine neurological disease

Abstract Viral neurological infections are important causes of morbidity and mortality in horses worldwide. Herein, we describe an end-point multiplex PCR/RT-PCR for simultaneous and differential detection of major equine encephalitis-related agents: rabies virus (RABV), equine h...

Adsorption of Pharmaceutical Contaminants from a Real Hospital Effluent Using Acai Biomass-Derived Biochar Modified via Magnetron Sputtering

Abstract A novel aluminum-coated biochar derived from açaí waste was successfully engineered via physical vapor deposition (magnetron sputtering) to remove the emerging pharmaceutical contaminants clorazepate (Clz) and diclofenac (Dic) from synthetic and real aqueous systems. A...

Dental Flossing in Early Adolescence as a Predictor of Habit Maintenance Over Time

ABSTRACT Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of use of dental flossing and associated factors over time. Methodology This two‐wave longitudinal observational study was conducted using an online questionnaire, which included adolescents and young adul...

Optimization of Fermentation Conditions for Production of Bioactive Metabolites and Enzymes from Trichoderma spp

Abstract The development of sustainable agricultural inputs is essential to reduce the reliance on synthetic agrochemicals. Trichoderma species are widely recognized for their biocontrol potential and plant growth-promoting effects. In this study, Trichoderma asperellum and Trich...

Employment of Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Integrative Review of Barriers and Facilitators

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to synthesize the international literature on the employment of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), identifying the main barriers and facilitators influencing access, inclusion, and retention in the labor market. Methods An integrative re...

Theoretical Analysis of Androstenone Adsorption on Chimpanzee and Gorilla Olfactory Receptors (G‐Protein): Statistical Physics Modeling, Molecular Docking Simulation, and Thermodynamic Investigation

ABSTRACT An advanced theory based on statistical physics was applied to microscopically investigate androstenone adsorption and its relationship with olfactory perception in chimpanzees and gorillas. For this purpose, dose–response curves of androstenone on olfactory receptors of...

Oleogels and Related Structured-Lipid Systems as Dual-Function Ingredients in Meat Products: Saturated Fat Replacement and Bioactive Delivery

Oleogels, in which liquid oils are structured into semi-solid matrices by oleogelators, have been widely investigated as animal fat replacers in meat products, where they lower saturated fatty acid content while helping preserve texture, structure, and emulsion stability. The rep...

Osteology of the pectoral girdle and forelimb of Siriusgnathus niemeyerorum , a Late Triassic traversodontid cynodont from Brazil

Abstract Traversodontids are non‐mammaliaform cynodonts, herbivorous to omnivorous, that lived during the Triassic. In the Late Triassic, some members of this group increased in body size relative to other cynodont lineages and evolved postcranial adaptations associated with loco...

Preparing general mixed quantum states on quantum computers

<title>Abstract</title> The preparation of quantum states serves as a pivotal subroutine across various domains, including quantum communication protocols, quantum computing, and the exploration of quantum correlations and other resources within physical systems. Building upon th...

Hydroxybenzoate-based hits from methanolic leaf fraction of Ficus exasperata Vahl: integrative biochemical, molecular, and computational discovery against bisphenol toxicity

Bisphenol A (BPA) toxicity remains a global health concern, with exposure risks exacerbated in Africa due to limited regulatory enforcement and public awareness. Plant-derived bioactive compounds offer a cost-effective strategy to mitigate BPA toxicity. Here, we integrated bioche...

BIM Integration in Civil Engineering Curricula: Maturity Assessment, Pilot Testing, and Roadmap Design

Abstract The growing digitalization of the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has increased the demand for graduates with strong BIM-related competencies, yet many undergraduate programs—particularly in emerging economies—still approach BIM in a fragmented...

Disseminated cutaneous mast cell tumor in a South American coati (Nasua nasua)

Cutaneous mast cell tumors have been described in all species of domestic mammals. However, information about these tumors in free-ranging and captive wild mammals is limited, with no reports in procyonids. This report aims to describe a case of disseminated cutaneous mast cell t...