Length-weight relationships of fish from sandy beaches / Relação peso-comprimento de 16 espécies de peixes que ocorrem perto de praias arenosas ao longo da bacia do baixo rio Negro na Amazônia brasileira

This study estimated the length–weight relationships of 16 fish species occurring close to the shores of sandy beaches along the lower Negro River basin, Brazilian Amazon. The specimens were captured for one day each month, in October to November 2016, early in the morning and early evening, using trawl net (20 m length and 3.5 m height, 5 mm mesh between opposite knots). Measurements were taken for standard length (SL – 0.1 cm precision) and total weight (TW – 0.01 g precision). The parameters a and b of the equation WT = a.LTb were estimated. The a values ranged from 0.0018 to 0.0226 and b values ranged from 2.5271 to 3.3244. This study also provides new data on of maximum lengths for six species, Amazonsprattus scintilla, Brycon pesu, Moenkhausia megalops, Pachyurus paucirastrus, Reganella depressa and Trachydoras microstomus, and new reports of the LWRs parameters of 15 fish species.

Este estudo estimou as relações comprimento-peso de 16 espécies de peixes que ocorrem às margens de praias arenosas ao longo da bacia do baixo Rio Negro, Amazônia brasileira. As espécies foram capturadas durante um dia de cada mês, de outubro a novembro de 2016, no início da manhã e no início da noite, usando rede de cerco (20 m de comprimento e 3,5 m de altura, 5 malha mm entre nós opostos). As medidas foram feitas para comprimento padrão (SL - precisão de 0,1 cm) e peso total (TW - precisão de 0,01 g). Os parâmetros a e b da equação WT = a.LTb foram estimados. Os valores de a variaram de 0,0018 a 0,0226 e os valores de b variaram de 2,5271 a 3,3244. Este estudo também fornece novos dados sobre comprimentos máximos para seis espécies, Amazonsprattus scintilla, Brycon pesu, Moenkhausia megalops, Pachyurus paucirastrus, Reganella depressa e Trachydoras microstomus, e novos reportes dos parâmetros da LWRs de 15 espécies de peixes.

Length-weight relationships of fish from sandy beaches

Abstract This study estimated the lengthweight relationships of 16 fish species occurring close to the shores of sandy beaches along the lower Negro River basin, Brazilian Amazon. The specimens were captured for one day each month, in October to November 2016, early in the morning and early evening, using trawl net (20 m taken for standard length (SL 0.1 cm precision) and total weight (TW 0.01 g precision). The parameters a and b of the equation WT = a.LTb were estimated. The a values ranged from 0.0018 to 0.0226 and b values ranged from 2.5271 to 3.3244. This study also provides new data on of maximum lengths for six species, Amazonsprattus scintilla, Brycon pesu, Moenkhausia megalops, Pachyurus paucirastrus, Reganella depressa and Trachydoras microstomus, and new reports of the LWRs parameters of 15 fish species.

Resumo Este estudo estimou as relações comprimento-peso de 16 espécies de peixes que ocorrem às margens de praias arenosas ao longo da bacia do baixo Rio Negro, Amazônia brasileira. As espécies foram capturadas durante um dia de cada mês, de outubro a novembro de 2016, no início da manhã e no início da noite, usando rede de cerco (20 m de comprimento e 3,5 m de altura, 5 malha mm entre nós opostos). As medidas foram feitas para comprimento padrão (SL - precisão de 0,1 cm) e peso total (TW - precisão de 0,01 g). Os parâmetros a e b da equação WT = a.LTb foram estimados. Os valores de a variaram de 0,0018 a 0,0226 e os valores de b variaram de 2,5271 a 3,3244. Este estudo também fornece novos dados sobre comprimentos máximos para seis espécies, Amazonsprattus scintilla, Brycon pesu, Moenkhausia megalops, Pachyurus paucirastrus, Reganella depressa e Trachydoras microstomus, e novos reportes dos parâmetros da LWRs de 15 espécies de peixes.

Length-weight relationships of fish from sandy beaches / Relação peso-comprimento de 16 espécies de peixes que ocorrem perto de praias arenosas ao longo da bacia do baixo rio Negro na Amazônia brasileira

Abstract This study estimated the length-weight relationships of 16 fish species occurring close to the shores of sandy beaches along the lower Negro River basin, Brazilian Amazon. The specimens were captured for one day each month, in October to November 2016, early in the morning and early evening, using trawl net (20 m taken for standard length (SL - 0.1 cm precision) and total weight (TW - 0.01 g precision). The parameters a and b of the equation WT = a.LTb were estimated. The a values ranged from 0.0018 to 0.0226 and b values ranged from 2.5271 to 3.3244. This study also provides new data on of maximum lengths for six species, Amazonsprattus scintilla, Brycon pesu, Moenkhausia megalops, Pachyurus paucirastrus, Reganella depressa and Trachydoras microstomus, and new reports of the LWRs parameters of 15 fish species.

Resumo Este estudo estimou as relações comprimento-peso de 16 espécies de peixes que ocorrem às margens de praias arenosas ao longo da bacia do baixo Rio Negro, Amazônia brasileira. As espécies foram capturadas durante um dia de cada mês, de outubro a novembro de 2016, no início da manhã e no início da noite, usando rede de cerco (20 m de comprimento e 3,5 m de altura, 5 malha mm entre nós opostos). As medidas foram feitas para comprimento padrão (SL - precisão de 0,1 cm) e peso total (TW - precisão de 0,01 g). Os parâmetros a e b da equação WT = a.LTb foram estimados. Os valores de a variaram de 0,0018 a 0,0226 e os valores de b variaram de 2,5271 a 3,3244. Este estudo também fornece novos dados sobre comprimentos máximos para seis espécies, Amazonsprattus scintilla, Brycon pesu, Moenkhausia megalops, Pachyurus paucirastrus, Reganella depressa e Trachydoras microstomus, e novos reportes dos parâmetros da LWRs de 15 espécies de peixes.

Diagnóstico ecocardiográfico de hipertrofia ventricular izquierda en población pediátrica según método de normalización de masa ventricular e impacto del estado nutricional / Echocardiographic diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy in children according to the ventricular mass normalization method and impact of nutritional status

Antecedentes: la presencia de hipertrofia ventricular izquierda (HVI) es un marcador pronóstico y de severidad en condiciones de sobrecarga de presión. Se determina por masa ventricular (MV) aumentada en el ecocardiograma, debiéndose ajustar la MV por tamaño corporal en pediatría (normalización). Existen múltiples métodos de normalización, pero se desconoce si estos métodos son comparables. Objetivo: comparar distintos métodos de normalización de MV en sujetos con y sin sobrecarga de presión y evaluar el impacto del estado nutricional en el diagnóstico de HVI. Métodos: estudio de corte transversal en niños entre 5-18 años, divididos en 3 grupos: A) sin sobrecarga de presión (SSP), B) HTA (confirmado o sospecha), o C) Con cardiopatía obstructiva izquierda (CCOI, gradiente ≥25 mmHg). Se analizó antropometría, presión arterial y parámetros ecocardiográficos convencionales. Se determinó HVI por 4 mé-todos de normalización de MV: 1) Superficie corporal (SC) según sexo, 2) Talla2,7>51g/m2,7 3) Z-Score de Talla ≥ Z+2 y 4) Masa corporal magra ≥ Z+2. Se evaluó la concordancia de los métodos por grupo y según el diagnóstico nutricional. Resultados: se analizaron 1162 sujetos, 673(57,9%) hombres, edad 10,2 ± 3,2 años, 852(73,3%) SSP, 192(16,5%) con HTA y 118(10,2%) con CCOI. Un 38,6% presentaba malnutrición por exceso. Se observó diferencia entre los métodos para HVI en pacientes SSP y con CCOI(p=0,01), y en obesos con CCOI. La concordancia entre los métodos fue variable (rango de Kappa 0,38­0,71). Conclusiones: existe variabilidad y discrepancia entre los distintos métodos de normalización utilizados para definir HVI, influenciados por el estado nutricional.

Background: The presence of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is both prognostic and severity marker in pressure overload conditions. It is determined by increased ventricular mass (MV) in the echocardiogram. MV must be adjusted for body size in pediatrics (normali-zation). There are multiple normalization methods, but it is unknown whether these methods are comparable. Objective: To compare different methods of MV normalization in subjects with and without pressure overload and to evaluate the impact of nutritional status on LVH diagnosis. Methods: Cross-sectional study in children aged 5-18 years, divided into 3 groups: A) without pressure overload (SSP), B) Systemic hypertension (confirmed or suspected), or C) Left obstructive heart disease (CCOI, gradient ≥ 25mmHg). Anthropometrics, blood pressure, and conventional echocardiographic parameters were analyzed. LVH was determined by 4 MV normalization methods: 1) Body surface area (BSA) adjusted by gender, 2) height2.7, 3) Z-Score height ≥ Z+2, and 4) lean body mass ≥ Z+2. The concordance of the methods was evaluated by group and according to the nutritional diagnosis. Results: 1162 subjects were analyzed, 673(57.9%) men, age 10.2 ± 3.2 years, 852(73.3%) SSP, 192(16.5%) with hypertension and 118(10.2%) with CCOI. 38.6% presented overnutrition. A difference was demonstrated between the methods for LVH diagnosis in patients with SSP and with CCOI (p=0.01), and in obese patients with CCOI. Agreement between methods was variable (Kappa range 0.38­0.71). Conclusions: There is variability and discrepancy between the different normalization methods used to define LVH, influenced by nutritional status.

Performance of the allometric power model in scaling from adult to paediatric antiretroviral dose in children at a Referral Hospital in Windhoek, Namibia

Background: World Health Organization (WHO) advocates use of weight bands in antiretroviral therapy (ART) guidelines. Allometric scaling could be a more reliable method because it uses a non-linear approach in relating dose to body weight. This study evaluates performance of the allometric ¾ power model in comparison to WHO weight band method in children receiving ART. Methods: Records of children receiving (ABC/3TC) + DTG were reviewed. Paediatric ABC/3TC dose was calculated from the adult dose using the allometric ¾ power model and compared to WHO weight band dose. Results: WHO weight band strategy grouped 50.6% of the children in the 25 kg category and therefore received the adult dose of ABC/3TC (600 mg/300 mg); only 1.1% received this dose with allometric scaling. Mean dose (3.8 tablets) for the WHO weight band dosing method was found to be significantly higher (p<0.0001) than for allometric scaling (1.5 tablets). Conclusions: WHO weight bands may result in the 25 kg weight category receiving a much higher dose leading to ADRs. Using allometric scaling, we recommend a weight band strategy that could improve paediatric ABC/3TC dosing

Allometric equations to estimate the leaf area of Psychotria colorata (Willd. Ex Schult.) Müll.Arg.

Estimating leaf area using non-destructive methods from regression equations has become a more efficient, quick, and accurate way. Thus, this study aimed to propose an equation that significantly estimates the leaf area of Psychotria colorata (Rubiaceae) through linear leaf dimensions. For this purpose, 200 leaves of different shapes were collected, and length (L), width (W), product of length by width (L.W), and real leaf area (LA) of each leaf blade were determined. Then, equations were adjusted for predicting leaf area using simple linear, linear (0.0), quadratic, cubic, power, and exponential regression models. The proposed equation was selected according to the coefficient of determination (R²), Willmott's agreement index (d), Akaike's information criterion (AIC), mean absolute error (MAE), mean squared error (RMSE) and BIAS index. It was noted that the equations adjusted using L.W met the best criteria for estimating leaf area, but the equation LA = 0.59 * L.W from linear regression without intercept was the most suitable. This equation predicts that 59% of leaf area is explained by L.W. Concluding, the leaf area of P. colorata can be estimated using an allometric equation that uses linear leaf blade dimensions.

Captura de carbono en biomasa de sistemas de uso del suelo, municipio de Yopal, Casanare, Colombia / Carbon capture regarding biomass from rural land use systems near the municipality of Yopal, Casanare, Colombia / Captura de carbono na biomassa de sistemas de uso da terra, município de Yopal, Casanare, Colômbia

Resumen El cambio climático, ocasionado por el incremento en la concentración de gases efecto invernadero (GEI), genera alteraciones en el clima del planeta, aumentando la temperatura media global, lo que afecta patrones de precipitación. El área de estudio se ubicó en el Municipio de Yopal, corregimiento Tacarimena, compuesta por ocho veredas, la cual presenta clima cálido - húmedo con promedio de precipitación anual de 2270 mm; temporada seca de diciembre-marzo y lluviosa de abril-noviembre y alturas inferiores a 380 m. En concordancia con la necesidad del desarrollo bajo en carbono, la presente investigación estima la biomasa arriba y abajo del suelo y con éstas el carbono total almacenado en siete sistemas de uso del suelo: 1) plátano con sombrío (SAF+ plátano), 2) cacao con sombrío (Ca+S), 3) cítricos (C), 4) sistema silvopastoril bajo (SSPB), 5) sistema silvopastoril alto (SSPA), 6) bosques de galería (BG), y 7) mata de monte (MM). Se trabajó con diseño experimental completamente al azar con cinco repeticiones, para un total de 35 unidades experimentales. Se establecieron parcelas temporales de muestreo, tomando datos en 832 árboles de 66 especies botánicas. Se estimó la biomasa arriba del suelo mediante modelos alometricos, utilizando datos de campo (diámetro a la altura del pecho dap y la altura total). La biomasa abajo del suelo (raíces) se estimó empleando el modelo general para bosques tropicales. Todos los usos del suelo en estudio ofrecen el servicio ecosistémico de captura de carbono, siendo el BG y la MM los de mayor carbono, mientras que el SAF+plátano almacenó la menor cantidad de carbono. Potenciales cambios de sistemas productivos a sistemas forestales (BG y MM) implican una ganancia de carbono (adicionalidad), mientras que los cambios contrarios, es decir deforestación, representan emisiones de CO2. Estos resultados son claves para la orientación a políticas y proyectos de captura de carbono.

Abstract Climate change caused by increased greenhouse gas (GHG) concentration causes alterations in the planet's climate and increases the average global temperature, thereby affecting rainfall patterns. This study's target area was the town of Tacarimena in the municipality of Yopal; it has eight rural areas. The area is located around 380 masl and has a warm, humid climate, a mean annual rainfall of 2,270 mm, a dry season between December and March and a rainy season from April to November. This research has estimated seven land-use systems' above- and below-ground biomass and total carbon storage in line with a low-carbon development policy: 1) plantain with shade (SAF + plantain), 2) cocoa with shade (Ca + S), 3) citrus (C), 4) low-lying silvopastoral system (LSS), 5) high-lying silvopastoral system (HSS), 6) gallery forest (GF) and 7) bush (B). A completely randomised experimental design with five repetitions was used, giving 35 experimental units. Temporary sampling plots were established for taking information regarding 832 trees from 66 botanical species. Allometric models were used for estimating above-ground biomass using field data/measurements (diameter at breast height (DBH) and total height (TH). A general tropical forest model was used for estimating below-ground biomass. All the land-use systems being studied had the essential ecosystem service of carbon capture/CO2 sequestration where GF and B had the highest carbon storage; on the contrary, SAF + plantain stored the lowest amount of carbon. Changing from production to forestry systems (GF and B) implies increased carbon capture (additionality), whereas the opposite (i.e. deforestation) represents CO2 emission. Such results represent a key input for policy design and carbon capture projects.

Resumo A mudança climática, causada pelo aumento da concentração de gases de efeito estufa (GEEs), gera alterações no clima do planeta e um aumento na temperatura média global, afetando os padrões de precipitação. A área de estudo foi localizada no município de Yopal, distrito Tacarimena, composto por oito vilarejos, que tem um clima quente - úmido com precipitação anual média de 2.270 mm, além de uma estação seca de dezembro a março e uma estação chuvosa entre abril e novembro. De acordo com a necessidade de desenvolvimento baixo em carbono, esta pesquisa estima a biomassa acima e abaixo do solo e com eles o total de carbono armazenado em sete sistemas de uso da terra: 1) banana com sombra (SAF + banana), 2) cacau sombreado (Ca + S), 3) cítricos (C), 4) sistema silvopastoril baixo (SSPB), 5) sistema silvopastoril alto (SSPA), 6) floresta riparia (BG), e 7) fragmento de floresta (MM). Desenvolveu-se um desenho experimental inteiramente casualizado com cinco repetições, totalizando 35 unidades experimentais. Parcelas temporárias de amostragem foram estabelecidas, tomando dados de 832 árvores de 66 espécies botânicas. A biomassa acima do solo foi estimada com modelos alométricos, inserindo os dados de campo: diâmetro à altura do peito (dap) e a altura total. A biomassa abaixo do solo foi estimada usando um modelo geral para florestas tropicais. Todos os usos da terra em estudo oferecem o serviço ecossistêmico de captura de carbono, sendo BG e MM os que apresentam o maior carbono, enquanto que SAF + banana armazenou a menor quantidade de carbono. Mudanças potenciais de sistemas de produção para sistemas florestais (BG e MM) implicam em ganho de carbono (adicionalidade), entanto que as mudanças opostas, como o desmatamento, representam emissões de CO2. Esses resultados são chaves para orientar políticas e projetos de captura de carbono.

Can fallen trees enhance aboveground biomass estimation? A proposal for the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Introduction: Estimating aboveground biomass (AGB) in protected forests is a challenge, due to high costs and legal restrictions for direct assessments, and also to frequently weak estimation provided by general AGB equations. Objective: We propose a new approach that uses dead fallen trees (DFTs) to improve AGB estimation. We aim to analyse if the adjustment of allometric models based on DFTs provides a suitable local equation for AGB estimation or helps to validate existing pantropical or regional allometric equations. Methods: The study was carried out at the Dois Irmãos State Park (PEDI), Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil. Along 4 000 m, using the line intersect technique, we sampled 37 recent dead fallen trees ranging from 7.6 to 92.3 cm in diameter and from 8.6 to 29.4 m in height. Nine models were adjusted, and the best equation (local) was compared to regional and pantropical equations. Results: Oneequation (AGBkg= 1.5292* DBH2.0601*TH-0.2187) produced biomass estimates which did not differ from the observed values (P > 0.05). Differently from the others, this equation overestimated AGB in only 2.8 % and, along with other parameters of analysis (R2 adj and Syx %) had the best overall performance. Analysing the performance of the local equationversusavailable equations for estimating AGB, we found that only the local and the pantropical equations by Pearson et al. (2005) estimated values that were not significantly different from observed values. However, the local equation is more appropriate for local estimation of AGB, since it has the lowest RSME and CV. Conclusions: Based on the proposed approach, we were able to offer a local equation for tree AGB estimation based on fallen trees. The DFT method is efficient regarding time and costs, avoiding tree logging in protected forests and helps to guide the choice of a proper equation for forest AGB demands.

Introducción: La estimación de la biomasa aérea (AGB) en los bosques protegidos es un desafío, debido a los altos costos y las restricciones legales para las evaluaciones directas, y también a una estimación con frecuencia débil proporcionada por las ecuaciones generales de AGB. Objetivo: Proponemos un nuevo enfoque que utiliza los árboles muertos caídos (DFT) para mejorar la estimación de AGB. Nuestro objetivo es responder si el ajuste de modelos alométricos basados en DFT proporciona una ecuación local adecuada para la estimación de AGB o ayuda a validar las ecuaciones alométricas pantropicales o regionales existentes. Métodos: El estudio se realizó en el Parque Estatal Dois Irmãos (PEDI), Pernambuco, Nordeste de Brasil. En el espacio de 4 000 m, utilizando la técnica de intersección de líneas, se tomaron muestras de 37 árboles muertos recientemente que van desde 7.6 a 92.3 cm de diámetro y 8.6 a 29.4 m de altura. Se ajustaron nueve modelos y se comparó la mejor ecuación (local) con las ecuaciones regionales y pantropicales. Resultados: Una ecuación (AGBkg = 1.5292 * DBH2.0601 * TH-0.2187) determinó estimaciones de biomasa que no diferían de los valores observados (p> 0.05). A diferencia de las otras, esta ecuación sobreestimó AGB en solo 2.8 % y, junto con otros parámetros de análisis (R2 adj y Syx %), presentó el mejor rendimiento general. Analizando el rendimiento de la ecuación local versus las ecuaciones disponibles para estimar AGB, encontramos que solo las ecuaciones locales y pantropicales de Pearson et al. (2005) estimaron valores que no fueron significativamente diferentes de los valores observados. Sin embargo, la ecuación local es más apropiada para la estimación local de AGB, ya que tiene el RSME y CV más bajos. Conclusiones: Con base en el enfoque propuesto, pudimos proponer una ecuación local para la estimación de AGB basada en árboles caídos. La estimación basada en DFT es eficiente en términos de tiempo y costo, evita la tala de árboles en bosques protegidos y ayuda a guiar la elección de una ecuación adecuada para las demandas de AGB forestales.

A Comparative Study of PBPK Model and Allometric Growth Model of Azithromycin in Extrapolation of Adult Pharmacokinetic Data to Pediatric Population / 中国药学杂志

OBJECTIVE: To establish an adult-pediatric transformation model of azithromycin to provide guiding recommendations for clinical using of pediatrics, reduce the risk of medicationfor children, and achieve clinical personalized medication for children. METHODS: The relevant literature was reviewed. The physiological parameters of the azithromycin oral administration test in adults combined with the drug-specific parameters of azithromycin were used to establish an allometric growth model, PBPK model. According to the clinical data of oral azithromycin extracted from individual children, the correctness of the parameter scaling formulas of these two models was verified. These two models were further used to simulate the pharmacokinetic parameters of children and calculate the relative deviation and relative standard error of these parameters. RESULTS: Through simulation, it is found that the pharmacokinetic parameters cmax, tmax, AUC0-∞ obtained by the two models are close to the measured values, which are all within the scope of the literature. It can be considered that the parameter conversion formulas of the two models are correct. Further, the relative deviation and relative standard error of the parameters are calculated, and the relative deviation and relative standard error of the adult-pediatric PBPK prediction model are smaller than those of the allometric growth model. CONCLUSION: The azithromycin PBPK model predicts that children's pharmacokinetic parameters are better than the allometric growth model. The scaling formula for the specific parameters of the oral-dose adult-child model used in this article, which was successfully verified by azithromycin, can be extrapolated to other drugs to facilitate the conversion of other oral-adulterated adult-pediatric models.

Estimation of leaf area of Erythroxylum citrifolium from linear leaf dimensions / Estimativa da área foliar de Erythroxylum citrifolium a partir de dimensões lineares da folha

Erythroxylum citrifolium is a neotropical plant species recorded in all regions of Brazil. Determining leaf area is of fundamental importance to studies related to plant propagation and growth. The objective was to obtain an equation to estimate the leaf area of E. citrifolium from linear dimensions of the leaf blade (length and width). A total of 200 leaf blades were collected in Parque Estadual Mata do Pau-Ferro in the municipality of Areia, state of Paraíba, Northeast Brazil. The models evaluated were: linear, linear without intercept, quadratic, cubic, power and exponential. The best model was determined by the criteria of: high coefficient of determination (R²), low root mean square error (RMSE), low Akaike information criterion (AIC), high Willmott concordance index (d) and a BIAS index close to zero. All of the models constructed satisfactorily estimated the leaf area of E. citrifolium, with coefficients of determination above 0.9050, but the power model using the product between length and width (L*W) y = 0.5966 * LW1.0181 was the best, with the highest values of R² and d, low values of RMSE and AIC, and a BIAS index closest to zero.

Erythroxylum citrifolium é uma espécie de planta neotropical com registros em todas as regiões do Brasil. A determinação da área foliar é de fundamental importância em estudos relacionados a propagação e crescimento vegetal. O objetivo foi obter uma equação que permita estimar a área foliar de E. citrifolium a partir de dimensões lineares do limbo foliar (comprimento e largura). Foram coletados 200 limbos foliares no Parque Estadual Mata do Pau-Ferro, Areia, Paraíba, Nordeste do Brasil. Os modelos empregados foram: linear, linear sem intercepto, quadrático, cúbico, potencial e exponencial. Os critérios utilizados para escolher o melhor modelo, teve como base o maior coeficiente de determinação (R²), menor raiz do quadrado médio do erro (RMSE), menor critério de informação de Akaike (AIC), maior índice de concordância de Willmott (d) e índice BIAS mais próximo de zero. Todos os modelos construídos podem estimar satisfatoriamente a área foliar de E. citrifolium, com coeficientes determinação acima de 0,9050, porém o modelo potencial utilizando o produto entre comprimento e largura (L*W) y = 0,5966 * LW1,0181 é o mais indicado, com os maiores valores de R² e d, menores valores de RMSE e AIC, e índice BIAS mais próximo de zero.

Retrospective study of allometric relationship between heart rate, electrocardiographic parameters and bodyweight in dogs / Estudo retrospectivo da relação alométrica entre frequência cardíaca, parâmetros eletrocardiográficos e peso corporal em cães

The allometric relationship between bodyweight (BW) and heart rate (HR) has been described as inversely proportional in domestic species, but that has been refuted. The relationship between HR and electrocardiographic variables is described in literature. However, studies about the variation and influence of factors on the hemodynamic and electrocardiographic parameters in dogs are not abundant. As the metabolic rate is defined as the production and dissipation of heat by the body surface area (BSA) in m², it is essential to define that relationship. A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the correlation between HR, ECG parameters and BW in dogs. One thousand electrocardiographic tracings were analyzed in addition to the ECG parameters and clinical data such as gender, age and bodyweight. The determination of BSA was performed as follows: BSA (m2) = (10.1 x bodyweight 0.67) X 10-4. When the unified groups were analyzed, there was a negative but weak correlation (r= -0.14, P< 0.0001) between bodyweight and HR. There were differences between weight groups regarding electrocardiographic variables. There is no allometric relationship between BW and HR in dogs. Weight was associated with changes in ECG variables.(AU)

A relação alométrica entre peso corporal (PC) e frequência cardíaca (FC) foi descrita como inversamente proporcional em animais domésticos, mas isso tem sido refutado. A relação entre FC e variáveis eletrocardiográficas é descrita na literatura. No entanto, estudos sobre a variação e a influência de fatores nos parâmetros hemodinâmicos e eletrocardiográficos em cães não são abundantes. A taxa metabólica é definida como a produção e dissipação de calor pela área de superfície corporal (ASC), de modo que é essencial definir essa relação. Foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo para analisar a correlação entre FC, parâmetros eletrocardiográficos (ECG) e peso corporal em cães. Foram analisados mil traçados eletrocardiográficos, além dos parâmetros de ECG e dados clínicos, como gênero, idade e peso corporal. A determinação da ASC foi realizada da seguinte forma: ASC (m 2 ) = (10,1x peso corporal 0,67 ) x 10 -4 . Quando os grupos unificados foram analisados, houve uma correlação negativa, porém fraca (r= -0,14, P<0,0001) entre PC e FC. Houve diferenças entre os grupos de peso em relação às variáveis eletrocardiográficas. Não há relação alométrica entre PC e FC em cães. O peso foi associado a alterações nas variáveis de ECG.(AU)

Weight-length relationships of six shrimp species caught off the Madeira Archipelago, Northeastern Atlantic / Relações peso-comprimento de seis espécies de camarão capturados ao largo do arquipélago da Madeira, Atlântico Nordeste

Abstract Length and weight relationships and descriptive statistics are reported for six shrimp species caught off the Madeira archipelago between 1983 and 2014 using bottom and floating traps from depths ranging from 50 to 1,300 m. The parameter b ranged between 2.36 for Plesionika ensis and 2.97 for Plesionika williamsi. All species showed a pattern of negative allometric growth. To the authors' knowledge all weight-length relationships presented herein are recorded for the first time from the Madeira area, and in the cases of Ligur ensiferus and Plesionika ensis are the first references worldwide.

Resumo As relações peso-comprimento e a estatística descritiva foram estimadas para seis espécies de camarões, capturados ao largo do arquipélago da Madeira, entre 1983 e 2014, usando armadilhas de fundo e alvoradas entre os 50 e 1.300 metros de profundidade. O parâmetro b variou entre 2,36 para Plesionika ensis e 2,97 para Plesionika williamsi. Todas as espécies evidenciaram um padrão de crescimento alométrico negativo. De acordo com o conhecimento dos autores, todas as relações peso-comprimento são aqui apresentadas pela primeira vez para a área da Madeira e no caso de Ligur ensiferus e Plesionika ensis são a primeira referência mundial.

Efecto de la riqueza de especies y estructura de la vegetación en el almacenamiento de carbono en sistemas agroforestales de la Amazonía, Bolivia / Effect of species richness and vegetation structure on carbon storage in agroforestry systems in the Southern Amazon of Bolivia

Resumen Los sistemas agroforestales diversos concilian la producción de alimentos, la conservación de la biodiversidad y la provisión de servicios ecosistémicos como el secuestro de carbono atmosférico. Sin embargo, el papel de la riqueza florística sobre la producción de carbono en la biomasa de estos sistemas no está claro. Este estudio evaluó el efecto de la riqueza de especies y la estructura de la vegetación sobre el carbono en la biomasa de diferentes sistemas agroforestales, en la Amazonía Sur de Bolivia. Para eso, fueron estudiados 25 sistemas agroforestales y 4 bosques secundarios, en los departamentos de Santa Cruz y Beni. En cada sistema se instalaron parcelas circulares de 1 963 m2, donde la vegetación (árboles, arbustos y herbáceas) y necromasa (hojarasca, ramas y árboles muertos) fueron muestreados. Se utilizó funciones lineales y logarítmicas para evaluar el efecto de la riqueza y estructura de la vegetación sobre el carbono; y la partición de la varianza para examinar el efecto puro y compartido de las variables riqueza y estructura. Las regresiones mostraron una relación positiva fuerte de la riqueza de especies sobre el carbono de la biomasa (r2 = 0.74; P < 0.001). En la partición de la varianza, el 85.7 % de la variabilidad del carbono fue explicada por la riqueza, estructura y variación de la estructura. De forma aislada, la riqueza explicó el 12.7 %, la estructura el 8.8 % y la variación de la estructura el 4.8 %. Estos resultados confirman que el carbono en la biomasa sobre el suelo aumenta con la riqueza de especies y la variación estructural de la vegetación. Por lo tanto, sistemas agroforestales más biodiversos y estratificados son más eficientes en el uso de los recursos y pueden contribuir con la mitigación del cambio climático.(AU)

Abstract Diverse agroforestry systems conciliate food production, biodiversity conservation, and the provision of ecosystem services as atmospheric carbon sequestration. However, the role of floristic richness in the production of biomass in these systems is not clear. This study evaluated the effect of species richness and vegetation structure on aboveground biomass carbon in different agroforestry systems in the Southern Amazon of Bolivia. For that, 25 agroforestry systems and 4 secondary forests were studied in the departments of Santa Cruz and Beni. In each system, a 1 963 m2 circular plot was installed, where the vegetation (trees, shrubs and herbaceous) and necromass (leaf litter, branches and dead trees) were sampled. Linear and logarithmic functions were used to evaluate the effect of vegetation richness and structure on carbon, and the variance partition was used to examine the pure and shared effect of the richness and vegetation structure variables on carbon. Regressions showed a positive strong relationship between species richness and carbon (r2 = 0.74; P < 0.001). The partition of carbon variance showed that richness, structure and variation of the structure explained 85.7 %. Alone the richness explained 12.7 %, the structure 8.8 % and the variation of the structure 4.8 %. These results confirm that carbon in the aboveground biomass increases with species richness and structural variation of the vegetation. Therefore, more biodiverse and stratified agroforestry systems are more efficient in the use of resources and can contribute to climate change mitigation.(AU)

Predicting of biomass in Brazilian tropical dry forest: a statistical evaluation of generic equations

ABSTRACT Dry tropical forests are a key component in the global carbon cycle and their biomass estimates depend almost exclusively of fitted equations for multi-species or individual species data. Therefore, a systematic evaluation of statistical models through validation of estimates of aboveground biomass stocks is justifiable. In this study was analyzed the capacity of generic and specific equations obtained from different locations in Mexico and Brazil, to estimate aboveground biomass at multi-species levels and for four different species. Generic equations developed in Mexico and Brazil performed better in estimating tree biomass for multi-species data. For Poincianella bracteosa and Mimosa ophthalmocentra, only the Sampaio and Silva (2005) generic equation was the most recommended. These equations indicate lower tendency and lower bias, and biomass estimates for these equations are similar. For the species Mimosa tenuiflora, Aspidosperma pyrifolium and for the genus Croton the specific regional equations are more recommended, although the generic equation of Sampaio and Silva (2005) is not discarded for biomass estimates. Models considering gender, families, successional groups, climatic variables and wood specific gravity should be adjusted, tested and the resulting equations should be validated at both local and regional levels as well as on the scales of tropics with dry forest dominance.

Water temperature, body mass and fasting heat production of pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus)

ABSTRACT Knowledge on fasting heat production (HEf) of fish is key to develop bioenergetics models thus improving feeding management of farmed species. The core of knowledge on HEf of farmed, neotropical fish is scarce. This study assessed the effect of body mass and water temperature on standard metabolism and fasting heat production of pacu, Piaractus mesopotamicus, an omnivore, Neotropical fresh water characin important for farming and fisheries industries all through South American continent. An automated, intermittent flow respirometry system was used to measure standard metabolic rate (SMR) of pacu (17 - 1,050 g) at five water temperatures: 19, 23, 26, 29 and 33 °C. Mass specific SMR increased with increasing water temperature but decreased as function of body mass. The allometric exponent for scaling HEf was 0.788, and lied in the range recorded for all studied warm-water fish. The recorded van't Hoff factor (Q10) for pacu (2.06) shows the species low response to temperature increases. The model HEf = 0.04643×W0.7882×T1.837 allows to predict HEf (kJ d-1) from body mass (W, kg) and water temperature (T, °C), and can be used in bioenergetical models for the species.

Contenção farmacológica do rato-do-bambu (Dactylomys dactylinus Desmarest, 1817) e relato de ocorrência da espécie na região Sul do Brasil / Chemical restraint of the Amazon Bamboo Rat (Dactylomys dactylinus Desmarest, 1817) and of the occurrence of the species in southern Brazil

Um exemplar de rato-do-bambu (Dactylomys dactylinus) subadulto saudável do sexo feminino, de vida livre, com massa corporal de 0,32 kg, recebeu por via intramuscular, em uma única injeção, doses de tiletamina, zolazepam, xilazina e atropina calculadas por meio de extrapolação alométrica interespecífica, a partir das recomendações usuais para o cão doméstico de 10,0 kg (tiletamina/zolazepam - 5,0mg/kg, xilazina - 1,0mg/kg) e atropina - 0,05mg/kg). O rato perdeu a reação postural de endireitamento em 2,3 minutos pós-injeção (MPI) e recuperou a capacidade de deambular normalmente em 135 MPI. A frequência cardíaca variou de 360 a 188 bpm (226±62), a frequência respiratória de 128 a 112mpm (120±5), e a temperatura retal de 36,2 a 33,5°C (34,4±1,0). A analgesia e o miorrelaxamento foram considerados bons para a realização de procedimentos indolores ou pouco dolorosos de curta duração, como exame físico, colheita de material biológico, biometria, exames de imagem e marcação. A associação de fármacos permitiu a manipulação segura do animal por 63 MPI. A recuperação foi considerada satisfatória, porém prolongada. Destaca-se que este é primeiro registro de ocorrência da espécie na Região Sul do Brasil, e o primeiro relato de contenção farmacológica desse roedor neotropical.(AU)

One subadult healthy free-living female Amazon Bamboo Rat (Dactylomys dactylinus), weighting 0.32 kg, received tiletamine HCl, zolazepam HCl, xilazine HCl and atropine sulfate, combined in a single intramuscular injection. All doses were calculated by interspecific allometric scaling, using as model a 10.0 kg domestic dog (tiletamine/zolazepam -5.0mg/kg), xylazine -1.0mg/kg), and atropine - 0.05mg/kg). Immobilization occurred in 2.3 minutes after injection (MAI) and returno to normal ambulation was observed in 135 MAI. Heart rate remained between 360 and 188 beats/minute (226±62), respiratory rate between 128 and 112 breaths/minute (120±5), and body temperature ranged from 36.2 to 33.5°C (34.4±1.0). Analgesia and myorelaxation were considered good for painless or mild painful fast procedures as physical examination, biological sampling, biometrics, imaging tests and tagging. The proposed anesthetic protocol was safe and effective, allowing safe manipulation of the animal during 63 MAI. The recovery was satisfactory, but prolonged. This is the first record of the species in Southern Brazil and the first report on its chemical restraint.(AU)

Weight-length relationships of six shrimp species caught off the Madeira Archipelago, Northeastern Atlantic

Abstract Length and weight relationships and descriptive statistics are reported for six shrimp species caught off the Madeira archipelago between 1983 and 2014 using bottom and floating traps from depths ranging from 50 to 1,300 m. The parameter b ranged between 2.36 for Plesionika ensis and 2.97 for Plesionika williamsi. All species showed a pattern of negative allometric growth. To the authors knowledge all weight-length relationships presented herein are recorded for the first time from the Madeira area, and in the cases of Ligur ensiferus and Plesionika ensis are the first references worldwide.

Resumo As relações peso-comprimento e a estatística descritiva foram estimadas para seis espécies de camarões, capturados ao largo do arquipélago da Madeira, entre 1983 e 2014, usando armadilhas de fundo e alvoradas entre os 50 e 1.300 metros de profundidade. O parâmetro b variou entre 2,36 para Plesionika ensis e 2,97 para Plesionika williamsi. Todas as espécies evidenciaram um padrão de crescimento alométrico negativo. De acordo com o conhecimento dos autores, todas as relações peso-comprimento são aqui apresentadas pela primeira vez para a área da Madeira e no caso de Ligur ensiferus e Plesionika ensis são a primeira referência mundial.

Calculation of a First-In-Man Dose of 7-O-Succinyl Macrolactin A Based on Allometric Scaling of Data from Mice, Rats, and Dogs

7-O-Succinyl macrolactin A (SMA) exerts several pharmacological effects including anti-bacterial, anti-inflammation, and anti-cancer activities. Recently, SMA has been extensively evaluated as an anti-cancer drug. Thus, the objectives of the present study were to characterise the pharmacokinetics of SMA via both non-compartmental and compartmental analysis in mice, rats, and dogs, and to derive an appropriate first-in-man dose based on allometric scaling of the animal data. The time courses of plasma SMA concentrations after intravenous administration to rats and dogs were analysed retrospectively, as were data collected after intraperitoneal SMA injection in mice. Pharmacokinetic parameters were estimated via both noncompartmental and compartmental analysis, and were correlated with body weight and/or the potential maximum life-span. The clearance and distribution volume of SMA in humans were predicted, and a first-in-man dose proposed. A two-compartment model best described the time courses of SMA plasma concentrations after a saturation elimination process was applied to fit the dataset obtained from rats. Incorporation of the maximum potential life-span during allometric scaling was required to improve the estimation of human clearance. The SMA clearance and the distribution volume in the steady state, in a 70-kg adult male, were estimated to be 30.6 L/h and 19.5 L, respectively. To meet the area under the curve (AUC) required for anti-tumour activity, a dose of 100 mg (∼1.5 mg/kg) was finally proposed as the first dose for a 70-kg human. Although toxicological profiles derived from non-clinical studies must be considered before any final decision is made, our work will facilitate clinical studies on SMA.

Calculation of a First-In-Man Dose of 7-O-Succinyl Macrolactin A Based on Allometric Scaling of Data from Mice, Rats, and Dogs

7-O-Succinyl macrolactin A (SMA) exerts several pharmacological effects including anti-bacterial, anti-inflammation, and anti-cancer activities. Recently, SMA has been extensively evaluated as an anti-cancer drug. Thus, the objectives of the present study were to characterise the pharmacokinetics of SMA via both non-compartmental and compartmental analysis in mice, rats, and dogs, and to derive an appropriate first-in-man dose based on allometric scaling of the animal data. The time courses of plasma SMA concentrations after intravenous administration to rats and dogs were analysed retrospectively, as were data collected after intraperitoneal SMA injection in mice. Pharmacokinetic parameters were estimated via both noncompartmental and compartmental analysis, and were correlated with body weight and/or the potential maximum life-span. The clearance and distribution volume of SMA in humans were predicted, and a first-in-man dose proposed. A two-compartment model best described the time courses of SMA plasma concentrations after a saturation elimination process was applied to fit the dataset obtained from rats. Incorporation of the maximum potential life-span during allometric scaling was required to improve the estimation of human clearance. The SMA clearance and the distribution volume in the steady state, in a 70-kg adult male, were estimated to be 30.6 L/h and 19.5 L, respectively. To meet the area under the curve (AUC) required for anti-tumour activity, a dose of 100 mg (∼1.5 mg/kg) was finally proposed as the first dose for a 70-kg human. Although toxicological profiles derived from non-clinical studies must be considered before any final decision is made, our work will facilitate clinical studies on SMA.

Applying fuzzy logic to estimate the parameters of the length-weight relationship / O uso da lógica fuzzy para estimar os parâmetros da relação entre peso e comprimento

Abstract We evaluated three mathematical procedures to estimate the parameters of the relationship between weight and length for Cichla monoculus: least squares ordinary regression on log-transformed data, non-linear estimation using raw data and a mix of multivariate analysis and fuzzy logic. Our goal was to find an alternative approach that considers the uncertainties inherent to this biological model. We found that non-linear estimation generated more consistent estimates than least squares regression. Our results also indicate that it is possible to find consistent estimates of the parameters directly from the centers of mass of each cluster. However, the most important result is the intervals obtained with the fuzzy inference system.

Resumo Empregamos três procedimentos matemáticos, regressão com mínimos quadrados ordinários com dados log-transformados, estimação não-linear e uma combinação de análise multivariada e lógica fuzzy para estimar os parâmetros da relação peso × comprimento para Cichla monoculus. Nosso objetivo foi apresentar uma abordagem alternativa que considere as incertezas inerentes ao modelo. Observamos que as estimativas da estimação não-linear foram mais consistentes que as obtidas por regressão linear sobre dados log-transformados. Nossos resultados também mostraram que é possível obter estimativas dos parâmetros diretamente dos centros de máximos formados dos grupos por uma análise de agrupamento k-means. No entanto, os resultados mais importantes foram os intervalos obtidos com o sistema de inferência fuzzy.