Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri

Global climatic suitability and future distribution of Hypsipyla grandella : Implications for Meliaceae under climate change

Abstract Hypsipyla grandella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) is one of the main pests of species in the Meliaceae family, and predicting areas of climatic suitability for this species is important for planning pest management strategies and implementing phytosanitary policies. Th...

Effects of alkaline hydrothermal extraction on the molecular organization and antioxidant activity of humic substances derived from sugarcane straw hydrochar

Hydrothermal humic acids (HHA) have attracted attention due to their redox-active properties and potential for lignocellulosic waste valorization. However, the effects of alkaline hydrothermal extraction temperature on their molecular organization and antioxidant activity remain...

Forest Fragment Proximity as an Important Predictor of Restoration Success in Mining‐Degraded Areas

ABSTRACT Ecological restoration is essential for achieving global climate and biodiversity targets, particularly in tropical landscapes affected by large‐scale disturbances. Following the 2015 Fundão tailings dam collapse in Mariana, Brazil, extensive areas of the Atlantic Forest...

Pooled prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose Anxiety and depressive symptoms are highly prevalent among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), yet they remain underdiagnosed despite their substantial impact on health outcomes. In addition to impairing treatment adherence, these conditions may con...

Nickel-Glycerolate/MOF-Based Electrode Materials for Energy Storage and Water-Splitting Applications

Abstract Herein, binary coordination compounds based on Ni-Gly/ZIF-67 and Ni-Gly/CoFe-ZIF-67 were employed as electrode materials for energy storage and water-splitting applications, respectively. The structure and morphology of the binary electrodes were characterized by XRD, XP...

Tree Components in Integrated Crop–Livestock–Forest Systems: Silvicultural Management, Wood Production, Timber Quality, and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation

Integrated Crop–Livestock–Forest (ICLF) systems have emerged as a key strategy for sustainable agricultural intensification by simultaneously enhancing productivity, ecosystem services, and climate resilience in tropical environments. This review synthesizes current knowledge on...

Thirty Years of Research on Vegetative Buffer Strips: Ecological Functions, Evolution, and Environmental Effectiveness

The global environmental crisis has reached a critical point, demanding immediate action to address the pollution threatening ecosystem health. Terms such as “low-carbon agriculture,” “bioeconomy,” and “ecosystem services” are gaining prominence, reflecting the growing social app...

Germination Time and Temperature Modulate Bioactive Compound Accumulation in Black Rice (Oryza sativa L.) and Optimize Functional Water-Soluble Extract Production

Seed germination induces profound physiological and metabolic changes that promote the synthesis and accumulation of bioactive metabolites in cereal grains. However, the combined effects of germination time and temperature on these responses in black rice (Oryza sativa L.) remain...

Multifunctional CMC–Nanographene Oxide Hydrogels Couple Fluorophore-Free Cancer Cell Imaging with Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity

Background: The development of sustainable biomaterials that combine imaging capability with complementary biological functions without relying on incorporated drugs or exogenous fluorophores represents an attractive strategy for multifunctional biomedical platforms. Methods: Her...

Decoding complex gold mineralization in the Pitangui Greenstone Belt, Brazil: overprinting systems revealed by pyrite trace elements and sulfur isotopes

Tracing the sources of metals and sulfur in orogenic gold deposits remains debated due to the diversity of these systems. This study constrains the origin and evolution of mineralizing fluids through trace element and sulfur isotope (δ34S) analyses of pyrite from the Papagaios go...

Combination of Bauhinia monandra extract and laser acupuncture reduces carrageenan-induced paw edema

PURPOSE: To investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of the ethanolic extract of Bauhinia monandra Kurz (EEB) alone and combined with laser acupuncture (LA) in a carrageenan-induced paw edema model. METHODS: EEB was characterized using HPLC-HRMS and tested for cell viability and...

Effect of gluma® on the oral health-related quality of life in patients with dentine hypersensitivity: a triple-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of Gluma ® treatment on the oral health-related quality of life of patients with dentine hypersensitivity (DH). Adult participants with DH in more than one tooth were included. They were randomized into two groups: Gluma ® or control (salin...