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View article: ANÁLISE E APLICAÇÃO DE CIRCUITO RC COM BLINK PARA FILTRAGEM DE ENERGIA EM SISTEMAS DE MICROGERAÇÃO
ANÁLISE E APLICAÇÃO DE CIRCUITO RC COM BLINK PARA FILTRAGEM DE ENERGIA EM SISTEMAS DE MICROGERAÇÃO Open
A crescente demanda pela utilização de fontes de energia sustentáveis tem impulsionado o desenvolvimento da microgeração eólica, e ela tem enfrentado desafios relacionados a variação constante do vento que torna o sinal elétrico instável e…
View article: Características epidemiológicas da tuberculose em Manacapuru – AM entre 2019 e 2024
Características epidemiológicas da tuberculose em Manacapuru – AM entre 2019 e 2024 Open
A tuberculose (TB) permanece como um grave problema de saúde pública, especialmente em regiões amazônicas, onde as desigualdades sociais, as barreiras geográficas e o acesso limitado aos serviços de saúde favorecem a manutenção da doença. …
View article: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) response with apalutamide in patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer in real-world: A retrospective cohort study - PSAPA study
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) response with apalutamide in patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer in real-world: A retrospective cohort study - PSAPA study Open
View article: Enhancing the Performance and Photostability of Perovskite Solar Cells with a Multifunctional Light‐Management Composite
Enhancing the Performance and Photostability of Perovskite Solar Cells with a Multifunctional Light‐Management Composite Open
A multifunctional light management layer for perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is presented, made from anisotropic pectin cryogel infiltrated with poly(methyl methacrylate), further enhanced by the incorporation of 2,2′,7,7′‐tetrabromo‐9,9′‐sp…
View article: The Toxicity of Microplastics Explorer (ToMEx) 2.0
The Toxicity of Microplastics Explorer (ToMEx) 2.0 Open
View article: Deep Learning for School Dropout Detection: A Comparison of Tabular and Graph-Based Models for Predicting At-Risk Students
Deep Learning for School Dropout Detection: A Comparison of Tabular and Graph-Based Models for Predicting At-Risk Students Open
Student dropout is a significant challenge in educational systems worldwide, leading to substantial social and economic costs. Predicting students at risk of dropout allows for timely interventions. While traditional Machine Learning (ML) …
View article: Design, monitoring and brief analysis of a system based on thermoelectric generators
Design, monitoring and brief analysis of a system based on thermoelectric generators Open
This study presents the design of a system utilizing Thermoelectric Generators (TEG) model SP-1848 27145, arranged in parallel. Electrical parameters were calculated to monitor the system, which was characterized by measuring current, volt…
View article: Cognitive Impairment in Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy: A Scoping Review
Cognitive Impairment in Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy: A Scoping Review Open
Background: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a primary treatment for prostate cancer (PCa) that effectively reduces androgen levels to suppress tumor progression. However, growing evidence suggests potential cognitive side effects, ra…
View article: Machine Learning-Based Data Quality Assessment for the Textile and Clothing Digital Product Passport
Machine Learning-Based Data Quality Assessment for the Textile and Clothing Digital Product Passport Open
Transparency in business practices is essential for sustainability, ensuring that resources are used responsibly and that environmental and social impacts are properly measured and monitored, allowing the end consumer to make informed purc…
View article: Cognitive impairment in prostate cancer patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy: A scoping review
Cognitive impairment in prostate cancer patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy: A scoping review Open
View article: PROCEDIMENTO DE SEGURANÇA NA INSTALAÇÃO DE ATERRAMENTO TEMPORÁRIO NO SAE 4,4 KV NA MALHA FERROVIÁRIA REGIONAL SUL- FLUMINENSE
PROCEDIMENTO DE SEGURANÇA NA INSTALAÇÃO DE ATERRAMENTO TEMPORÁRIO NO SAE 4,4 KV NA MALHA FERROVIÁRIA REGIONAL SUL- FLUMINENSE Open
Segundo a Norma Regulamentadora 10, NR-10 (2004), defini-se por aterramento temporário, um procedimento operacional para se definir um padrão e garantir a uniformização e segurança na execução. É uma medida de segurança elétrica, que consi…
View article: One Health, Antimicrobial Resistance Genes and associated Human Activities in Brazil: a Critical Review
One Health, Antimicrobial Resistance Genes and associated Human Activities in Brazil: a Critical Review Open
Human activities are a reflection of the evolution of tools and development of technologies. With that also comes the drawback of these activities affecting native animal and plant populations, along with the broader ecosystem impact that …
View article: Protein digestibility of aquafeeds in Sparus aurata: A model for in vitro bioaccessibility validation in fish
Protein digestibility of aquafeeds in Sparus aurata: A model for in vitro bioaccessibility validation in fish Open
The in vitro assessment of nutrient digestibility in aquaculture offers a fast, affordable, and ethical alternative enabling to optimize the nutritional value of feeds for improved fish health. Although commonly used in human studies, thes…
View article: Impacto do uso de vape no risco de câncer de bexiga: avaliação das exposições a carcinógenos e implicações para a saúde dos usuários
Impacto do uso de vape no risco de câncer de bexiga: avaliação das exposições a carcinógenos e implicações para a saúde dos usuários Open
Objetivo: Investigar a relação entre o uso de vape e o risco de câncer de bexiga, comparando-o com o tabagismo tradicional e explorando mecanismos biológicos subjacentes. Métodos: Revisão integrativa com pesquisa na base PubMed Central (PM…
View article: Síndrome de Cushing por adenoma na suprarenal: um relato de caso
Síndrome de Cushing por adenoma na suprarenal: um relato de caso Open
Introdução: A Síndrome de Cushing (SC) é uma condição grave resultante da exposição crônica a níveis elevados de cortisol. A clínica inclui estrias violáceas, ganho de peso, irritabilidade, dentre outros. O diagnóstico envolve dosagens de …
View article: UTILIZAÇÃO DO DMAIC PARA IDENTIFICAÇÃO DE OPORTUNIDADES DE MELHORIA NO FATIAMENTO DE QUEIJO DE UMA VAREJISTA ALIMENTÍCIA POTIGUAR
UTILIZAÇÃO DO DMAIC PARA IDENTIFICAÇÃO DE OPORTUNIDADES DE MELHORIA NO FATIAMENTO DE QUEIJO DE UMA VAREJISTA ALIMENTÍCIA POTIGUAR Open
View article: Evaluation of Polypyrrole-Coated Conductive Yarn for eTextile Applications - Embroidered RFID Antennas
Evaluation of Polypyrrole-Coated Conductive Yarn for eTextile Applications - Embroidered RFID Antennas Open
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View article: TUBERCULOSIS MIMICKING IMMUNE-MEDIATED RHEUMATIC DISEASE - CASE REPORT
TUBERCULOSIS MIMICKING IMMUNE-MEDIATED RHEUMATIC DISEASE - CASE REPORT Open
View article: Breast Cancer Laboratory Imaging with Numerical Analysis: Context Software for Contour Extraction and Mesh Generation
Breast Cancer Laboratory Imaging with Numerical Analysis: Context Software for Contour Extraction and Mesh Generation Open
View article: Microalgae as Biofertilizers: A Sustainable Way to Improve Soil Fertility and Plant Growth
Microalgae as Biofertilizers: A Sustainable Way to Improve Soil Fertility and Plant Growth Open
The intensification of agricultural production in response to the global population increase and the growing demand for food has raised significant concerns regarding environmental impacts over the past few decades. Currently, modern agric…
View article: Intravascular ultrasound in percutaneous coronary intervention guidance: results from Portuguese registry
Intravascular ultrasound in percutaneous coronary intervention guidance: results from Portuguese registry Open
Introdução: As diretrizes atuais recomendam o uso da ultrassonografia intravascular de coronárias como ferramenta adjuvante em situações difíceis. Objetivo: Caracterizar a utilização da ultrassonografia intravascular em Portugal e comparar…
View article: Molecular dynamics simulations of the binding stability of selected terpenes towards NS5B RNA polymerase from hepatitis C virus. These MD simulaitons are described in " Tomasz M. Karpinski, Marcin Ozarowski, <strong>Pedro J. Silva</strong> , Mark Stasiewicz, Rahat Alam and Abdus Samad (2023) Discovery of terpenes as novel HCV NS5B polymerase inhibitors via molecular docking <em>Pathogens</em>, 12:842 "
Molecular dynamics simulations of the binding stability of selected terpenes towards NS5B RNA polymerase from hepatitis C virus. These MD simulaitons are described in " Tomasz M. Karpinski, Marcin Ozarowski, <strong>Pedro J. Silva</strong> , Mark Stasiewicz, Rahat Alam and Abdus Samad (2023) Discovery of terpenes as novel HCV NS5B polymerase inhibitors via molecular docking <em>Pathogens</em>, 12:842 " Open
xxx.zip contains PDB files of every complex throughout the molecular dynamics simulations, taken at 2.5 ns intervals (simulation time). Filenames follow the format xxxx_nnn.pdb , where xxx is the ligand name and nnn is equal to simulation_…
View article: Sustainable Agricultural Systems for Fruit Orchards: The Influence of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria on the Soil Biodiversity and Nutrient Management
Sustainable Agricultural Systems for Fruit Orchards: The Influence of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria on the Soil Biodiversity and Nutrient Management Open
Awareness towards the loss of soil quality as well as consumer perception about the environmental impact of agricultural activity have stimulated research and government activity toward the implementation of a sustainable agricultural syst…
View article: Effect of cultivar, maturation stage, and year on sugar and phenolic composition of elderberries
Effect of cultivar, maturation stage, and year on sugar and phenolic composition of elderberries Open
BACKGROUND The chemical composition, phenylalanine ammonia‐lyase (PAL), polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (POD) activity of the three main Portuguese elderberry cultivars were determined for the first time through five stages of matu…
View article: CapsProm: a capsule network for promoter prediction
CapsProm: a capsule network for promoter prediction Open
View article: Large Fires in Portugal and Synoptic Circulation Patterns: Meteorological parameters and fire danger indices associated to Critical Weather Types
Large Fires in Portugal and Synoptic Circulation Patterns: Meteorological parameters and fire danger indices associated to Critical Weather Types Open
Large fires in Portugal, with a daily burned area equal to or greater than 3000 ha, occur with specific circulation patterns, being the most frequent the east and northeast directional weather type, but also hybrid cyclonic weather type is…
View article: Redox and spectral properties of substituted chlorophylls
Redox and spectral properties of substituted chlorophylls Open
Data for all computaions described in: Pedro J. Silva, Maria Osswald-Claro and Rosário Mendonça (2022) "How to tune the absorption spectrum of chlorophylls to enable better use of the available solar spectrum." submitted
View article: Impact of the pandemic on the demand for emergency services: A preliminary approach
Impact of the pandemic on the demand for emergency services: A preliminary approach Open
Poor planning in the allocation of hospital resources can be devastating on a social level, causing excess mortality and comorbidities associated with its patients. Effective management where the demand for health care is controlled is ess…
View article: Clusters analysis applied to drought and forest fires in mainland Portugal (NUT III regions) from 1980 to 2019
Clusters analysis applied to drought and forest fires in mainland Portugal (NUT III regions) from 1980 to 2019 Open
In order to better understand Extreme Fire Event conditions at the regional level in Portugal, a preliminary analysis on drought conditions and forest fires considering NUT III administrative organization was performed and is presented in …
View article: Joint Drought-Temperature conditions as factors contributing to the occurrence of forest fires in Portugal: a NUT III clustering perspective in a monthly/seasonal time scale
Joint Drought-Temperature conditions as factors contributing to the occurrence of forest fires in Portugal: a NUT III clustering perspective in a monthly/seasonal time scale Open
The objective of the present work is to find a joint relation of drought and temperature regimes as factors contributing to the occurrence of forest fires in the period 1981-2018 in mainland Portugal. To meet this goal PDSI drought data in…