Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

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...

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...

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...