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Análise da informatividade do ambiente sintático na caracterização de entidades mencionadas no português brasileiro
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-09-28)
Munhoz, João Pedro Gonçalves
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Vale, Oto Araújo
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/2277403284693571
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0091-8079
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/6869270759076268
This dissertation investigates the degree of informativeness of the syntactic environment of named entities in Portuguese, deliberately abstracting away from lexical information. Drawing on the framework of Dependency Grammar under the Universal Dependencies standard, we represent sentences from two corpora, the Second HAREM Golden Collection and the Roda Viva Corpus, as dependency trees. These trees were traversed by breadth-first search algorithms taking the named entity as the central node, which allowed us to measure the syntactic distance of the elements that best characterize each entity and to compare the syntactic signatures of ten entity categories from the HAREM taxonomy. Results show that the syntactic environment is informative enough to constrain the occurrence space of an entity, but not to characterize it clearly. Categories such as Time, Organization, and Location displayed relatively discriminable syntactic profiles, whereas Person, Thing, Abstraction, and Other proved strongly dependent on lexical and semantic information. We conclude that pure syntax, even when richly abstracted into dependency relations and morphosyntactic categories, exerts a power of constraint over the occurrence of named entities, but not of definition.
“O Tempo e a Constância”: reflexão sobre uma trajetória acadêmica na medicina
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-09-30)
Zanatta, Ricardo Patrezi
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Ferreira, Esther Angélica Luiz
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/4054544728456101
This work is a reflective portfolio documenting the author's journey through the Medicine program at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), aiming to answer the question: "Did I manage to contribute to the UFSCar Medicine program being in a better state when I left than when I started?" The introduction outlines a career choice born not of an early calling, but of curiosity and gradual discovery, following the decision to abandon plans to pursue other fields of study. Upon admission, the ambition to leave the UFSCar program at a higher level than he found it became the guiding principle of his university experience. The results describe—in descending order of time commitment—the author's main areas of involvement: the Athletic Association (*Atlética*), where he held various roles over six years, developing skills in organization, leadership, communication, and problem-solving; over 20 extension projects, viewed as a way to give back to society for the investment received; four undergraduate research projects, collaborations on other studies, and conference presentations, resulting in two awards; a research internship in Toledo, Spain, in 2024—the fulfillment of a long-held dream; and elective internships, which marked the transition from curiosity to professional practice. The text also highlights human capital—comprising faculty, staff, and students—as UFSCar’s greatest asset, acknowledging the individuals who shaped the author's education. The discussion reveals that non-technical skills, teamwork, and giving back to the university are central elements of medical training. The conclusion notes that it is impossible to state definitively whether the goal of elevating the program's standing was actually achieved; that assessment will be left to time and future generations. However, the author concludes his undergraduate studies satisfied with the effort dedicated to this endeavor and grateful for the relationships built.
Narrativa crítico-reflexiva: minha história no curso de medicina da UFSCar
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-10-01)
Souza, Willian Guilherme de
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Roscani, Meliza Goi
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lattes.cnpq.br/1298051150234135
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/6245072805722664
This Undergraduate Final Project presents a critical-reflective narrative on the author’s personal and academic journey throughout the Medical Program at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), from 2021 to 2026. The narrative initially addresses the personal experiences that influenced the decision to pursue Medicine and the path leading to university admission. It then reflects on the three stages of medical education—basic sciences, clinical training, and medical internship—highlighting learning experiences, practical activities, challenges, and relevant aspects of professional development. The work also describes complementary curricular and extracurricular activities undertaken during medical school, including clinical rotations in different medical specialties and participation in an undergraduate research project. Throughout this journey, the narrative highlights the progressive development of autonomy, clinical reasoning, and patient-care skills, emphasizing the importance of patient interaction, attentive listening, and human relationships in shaping professional identity. Finally, reflecting on these experiences provides an opportunity to recognize the personal and professional transformations that occurred throughout medical school and to understand medical education as a continuous process of learning, growth, and professional development.
Agroecologia, autoconsumo e reprodução social: segurança e soberania alimentar em assentamentos rurais do interior paulista
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-10-01)
Veron, Ana Claudia Olartechea
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Carvalho, Joelson Gonçalves de
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/5680333699420527
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/0141039743607067
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8591-0446
Este artigo analisa as relações entre agroecologia, segurança alimentar e soberania alimentar nos assentamentos PDS Santa Helena, em São Carlos (SP), e PDS Mário Lago, em Ribeirão Preto (SP). O objetivo é compreender em que medida práticas agroecológicas, articuladas ao acesso à terra, ao autoconsumo, à diversificação produtiva e à comercialização de excedentes, contribuem para fortalecer a reprodução social das famílias assentadas. A pesquisa, de abordagem qualitativa e caráter exploratório, combinou revisão bibliográfica, entrevistas semiestruturadas, roda de conversa, observação participante e aplicação complementar da Ebia. Os resultados indicam que a agroecologia amplia a disponibilidade e a qualidade dos alimentos, favorece maior autonomia alimentar e fortalece circuitos curtos de comercialização. Contudo, essas potencialidades permanecem condicionadas por entraves estruturais, como dificuldades de acesso à água, crédito, assistência técnica, transporte e canais estáveis de comercialização.
Estratégias fotocatalíticas para a síntese de moléculas fluoroalquiladas com potencial bioativo
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-10-02)
Pissinati, Emanuele Ferrari
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/3201282953820524
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5892-8528
Aprendizado positivo e não rotulado guiado por densidade
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-10-02)
Castro Neto, Carlos Pereira de
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Naldi, Murilo Coelho
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/0573662728816861
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3107-8236
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/6844472233094299
Positive-Unlabeled Learning is a special case of semi-supervised learning in which only a few examples of the positive class are labeled, while the rest remain unlabeled, comprising both positive and negative instances. The two-step strategy, widely adopted in the literature, consists of extracting a subset of reliable negative examples from the unlabeled data and subsequently training a classifier based on them. This work proposes a modular framework based on density-based hierarchical clustering for the extraction of reliable negatives and for a novel transductive semi-supervised classification strategy. The approach is founded on the exploration of the data's topological structure and on density-based probability estimates. To extend the method to data represented as graphs, the strategy is combined with latent representation learning techniques. An adaptation focused on topology preservation is proposed for scenarios where connected nodes tend to be similar (homophily), alongside a novel spatially guided metric learning architecture, developed in this work for networks where connections between distinct classes are predominant (heterophily). The experimental validation encompassed several datasets, contrasting the method with recent state-of-the-art approaches. The findings corroborate the premise that density in the latent space is a strong indicator of class separability in the absence of negative labels, ensuring the proposed approach achieves competitive, and sometimes superior, performance in both negative extraction and classification across tabular data and homophilic graphs. The scenario proves more challenging in strongly heterophilic networks, where the developed model preserves a good capacity for negative extraction but encounters limitations regarding the complexity of semi-supervised propagation during the final classification. This dynamics in complex graphs, coupled with the model's sensitivity to structural parameters, outlines the current application limits of the framework and points to natural directions for future work.
Da perda ao cuidado: memorial descritivo-reflexivo sobre o luto e formação médica
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-10-05)
Silva, Thainara Pereira da
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Valete, Cristina Ortiz Sobrinho
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/3246791895201559
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6925-4346
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/0711004412540139
The work consists of a descriptive-reflective report, with a qualitative approach and autobiographical nature, in which I recount my journey over six years in the Medicine course at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). Based on autobiographical reflections built from my academic portfolio — the main tool for recording and evaluation established in the Political-Pedagogical Project (PPP) of the course — I present the main difficulties I faced during my training and how I managed them, organized into four cycles: the period before entering Medicine, the basic cycle, the clinical cycle, and the internship. Grief is the central thread of the narrative, since experiencing grief in childhood, following the death of my mother, is one of the main reasons I chose the medical profession. To complement the proposed reflective framework, I conducted a brief literature review on grief in adults and children, articulating my personal experience with theoretical references on the subject. Throughout the essay, I also discuss the collective grief experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, my participation in extension and scientific initiation projects focused on mental health and grief in healthcare professionals, and the challenges of facing death and illness during clinical practice and internship. I conclude that writing this essay allowed me to integrate the personal and professional aspects of my medical training, highlighting grief as a central experience both in my choice of profession and in developing more sensitive and humanized care for patients and their families.
Em busca de propósito: minha jornada da engenharia para a medicina
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-10-05)
Diehl, Luís Guilherme
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Ottaviani, Ana Carolina
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/6355920916125637
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4037-4587
This undergraduate thesis presents a reflective narrative of the author's academic and personal journey, detailing his transition from Aeronautical Engineering to the medical degree program at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). The introduction explores the crisis of purpose he experienced while working in the aeronautical industry, which prompted him to change careers in pursuit of work focused on caring for others. The reflection is structured around the three major phases of medical school. The first phase describes his adaptation to the Constructivist Spiral active learning methodology, based on Problem-Based Learning (PBL), and his initial exposure to Primary Health Care within Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS), highlighting his practical understanding of the social determinants of health. The second phase emphasizes the development of outpatient clinical reasoning, the challenges of translating theoretical knowledge into the unpredictable realities of physical examination, and a practical understanding of longitudinal care. The third phase describes his immersion in clinical clerkships, during which he experienced increasing autonomy, confronted dilemmas and uncertainties at the bedside, recognized the essential role of teamwork, and solidified his decision to pursue a specialization in Pediatrics. Finally, the thesis highlights the profound impact of extracurricular activities on medical education, particularly participation in sports teams and management boards of the Moacir Peixoto Júnior Academic Athletic Association (AAAMPJ). It concludes that engagement in experiences beyond the formal curriculum was essential to developing skills such as resilience, leadership, and interpersonal sensitivity. These experiences enabled the author to combine excellence and technical rigor with the empathy required to provide comprehensive care to his future patients.
Narrativa crítico-reflexiva sobre a trajetória de um discente na graduação em medicina da Universidade Federal de São Carlos
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-10-07)
Sousa, Danilo Barroso de
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Avó, Lucimar Retto da Silva de
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/5353180921178881
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7282-420X
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/6542485618572355
This capstone project presents a critical-reflective narrative on the medical training journey at UFSCar. The text covers everything from adapting to distance learning to the final stages of the medical internship, highlighting how this six-year journey fostered the student’s technical and personal growth.
Entre a vida e a morte: uma reflexão sobre a construção de uma identidade médica e os bastidores
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-10-07)
Barreto, Carlos Eduardo Rossi
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Avó, Lucimar Retto da Silva de
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/5353180921178881
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7282-420X
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/1004836730865564
This Final Undergraduate Project presents a reflective narrative of the author’s medical education at the Federal University of São Carlos, drawing on a collection of experiences that were particularly meaningful throughout six years of undergraduate medical training. Rather than focusing solely on the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during this period, the narrative also explores the sociocultural dimensions of medical education, which played a fundamental role in shaping the physician the author has become. The narrative is grounded in the understanding that professional development extends beyond the acquisition of technical knowledge. Medical training is also shaped by social relationships, participation in a culturally diverse university community, interactions with patients, the understanding of illness as a biopsychosocial process, and engagement in scientific research. Among the experiences discussed are home visits carried out during the early years of medical school, the first deaths encountered during clinical training, experiences accompanying patients and families through the process of terminal illness, and the author’s own experience of illness within his family. The narrative also addresses extracurricular activities, particularly the challenges and experiences involved in undergraduate scientific research, as well as the sociocultural background and personal growth fostered through participation in student organizations. Throughout these experiences, the author reflects on the transformations that occurred over the course of these six years, particularly in his understanding of patient care, the boundaries of medical practice, communication with patients and their families, and the critical interpretation and application of scientific evidence. In this sense, the narrative seeks to demonstrate how medical education extends beyond the classroom and clinical setting, encompassing personal, social, cultural, and scientific experiences that collectively contribute to the development of a physician’s identity and approach to care.
Educação interprofissional e integração ensino-serviço-comunidade: um olhar reflexivo sobre a vivência no PET-saúde
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-10-16)
Rodrigues, Nayane Bonfim
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Avó, Lucimar Retto da Silva de
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/5353180921178881
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7282-420X
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2729461797998604
The National Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Medical Courses emphasize the need for generalist, humanized, critical, and reflective training, aligned with the principles of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS). This study presents a reflective narrative and a grounded experience report on the experiences developed within the Education Program through Work for Health (PET-Health) during medical school at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). The study encompasses participation in two consecutive editions of the program: PET-Health Equities (2025), focused on conducting Culture Circles with educators in a school environment, and PET-Health Climate (2026), aimed at a playful approach to sustainability and ecosystems with children aged 4 to 6 years in a Municipal Early Childhood Education Center (CEMEI). The primary objective is to analyze how participation in PET-Health and the practice of light and interprofessional technologies influenced the construction of medical identity and the reorientation of professional practice. The methodological approach was based on the systematization of field journals and training narratives, articulated with theoretical frameworks of Interprofessional Education, Collective Health, Paulo Freire's Critical Pedagogy, and the concept of One Health. The study demonstrates that teaching-service-community integration and interprofessional collaborative work are powerful mechanisms for overcoming the traditional hospital-centered and prescriptive biomedical model. The transition from listening to adults to using playful children's language in the school environment fostered sensitive communication skills, a broader perception of Social and Environmental Determinants of Health, and the strengthening of the future physician's ethical and social commitment to comprehensiveness and equity within the SUS.
Esperançar: uma leitura autoetnográfica sobre a construção de uma práxis médica orientada pela justiça social
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-10-16)
Oliveira, Camila Fernandes de
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Nasser, Michel
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/1629054550833348
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3087-9784
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/9841434547414341
This Course Completion Work consists of a descriptive, qualitative, and autoethnographic study that analyzes the construction of a medical praxis oriented by social justice and grounded in the Social Determinants of Health (SDH). Through a reflective reconstruction of the author's academic trajectory, it articulates individual and collective memories with the theoretical frameworks of Social Medicine. The narrative addresses the challenges faced in access to and retention in higher education, the role of Student Assistance, the methodological transition toward active problem-based learning, and the deconstruction of the hegemonic biomedical paradigm. It highlights practical and engaged experiences in extension projects, leadership in the student movement, the Education through Work for Health Program (PET-Saúde/Equity), Project Rondon, and undergraduate research (Iniciação Científica) on race and class inequities in prenatal care access. The study concludes that comprehensive medical education transcends technical dimensions, establishing itself as an ethical and political commitment to equity, the defense of the Unified Health System (SUS), and social transformation through critical hope (esperançar).
A excelência como hábito: relato de experiência e portfólio reflexivo da graduação em medicina na UFSCar
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-10-16)
Crispim, Bruno Florindo
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Nasser, Michel
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/1629054550833348
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3087-9784
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/6242339455163685
This Course Completion Work, structured as an experience report and reflective portfolio, aims to synthesize and analyze the student learning trajectory in the Medical Program at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). Grounded in the program's Pedagogical Project—guided by active learning methodologies, the Constructivist Spiral, and Problem-Based Learning (PBL)—the study reflects academic and personal evolution across five structured chapters. Initially, the pedagogical and institutional foundations, as well as the educational axes of the program, are contextualized. Next, it addresses the adaptation process during the First Cycle, highlighting the shift from the passive stance of traditional education toward the development of student autonomy and attitudinal competencies in small-group work. In the Clinical Cycle, the transition from theoretical foundations to the practical application of diagnostic reasoning in Primary Care is analyzed, complemented by leadership experiences in extracurricular management. In the Internship, the consolidation of medical practice is examined through immersion in major care settings, emphasizing supervised decision-making, uncertainty management, and the refinement of ethics and empathy in the doctor-patient relationship. Finally, the concluding remarks synthesize the impact of this methodology on consolidating the ability to "learn how to learn" and constructing professional identity, reaffirming an ethical and humanized commitment to practicing general medicine within the Unified Health System (SUS).
Reflexões sobre minha trajetória na graduação em medicina
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-10-16)
Santos, Henrique Capistrano dos
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Nasser, Michel
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/1629054550833348
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3087-9784
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http://lattes.cnpq.br/1993742403263610
This Undergraduate Thesis presents a reflection on my trajectory throughout the Medical School program at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), from the period of preparation for admission to the university to the final stage of my undergraduate education. The narrative addresses personal, academic, and professional experiences lived throughout the six years of medical training, highlighting the influence of family, Christian faith, professors, preceptors, colleagues, and patients on the development of my identity as a future physician. The challenges related to adapting to university life, active learning methodologies, autonomy in the learning process, and experiences during the basic and clinical cycles are discussed. Experiences in research, teaching activities, academic leagues, and, particularly, the medical internship are also addressed, with the latter being considered a fundamental stage in approaching professional medical practice. Throughout this trajectory, I reflect on the strengths and limitations of my medical education, the importance of integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical practice, and the role of professors and preceptors as professional examples in medical training. Finally, I present my expectations for my professional future, especially regarding medical residency and my decision to pursue Neurosurgery. The construction of the physician is therefore understood as a continuous process that goes beyond the acquisition of technical knowledge and also involves the development of responsibility, autonomy, ethics, humanism, and commitment to patient care.
Produção de mudas cítricas e perspectivas para citricultura brasileira
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-12-01)
Oliveira, Mateus Borges de
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Conceição, Patrícia Marluci da
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/6623193710607120
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9966-3191
The citrus industry is one of the main activities of Brazilian agribusiness, playing an essential role in generating income, employment, and foreign exchange for the country. This study aimed to analyze the technical and legal aspects involved in the production of citrus nursery plants, as well as to discuss the perspectives and challenges of the Brazilian citrus sector, in order to inform production practices that ensure phytosanitary quality and sector sustainability. Through an integrative literature review, information was gathered from scientific publications, legislation, and technical reports issued by institutions such as MAPA, Embrapa, and Fundecitrus. It was observed that the mandatory use of screened nurseries for citrus seedling production initially established in the state of São Paulo and later extended Nationwide represented a milestone in the modernization of the sector, reducing the spread of diseases such as Citrus Variegated Chlorosis (CVC) and huanglongbing (HLB). The importance of using certified mother plants, implementing sanitary indexing, and applying improved grafting techniques and protected-environment management was also verified. The adoption of rootstocks such as citrandarins and Swingle citrumelo has contributed to greater disease resistance and better adaptation to different edaphoclimatic conditions. Furthermore, the expansion of citrus cultivation into new regions such as Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Bahia, and Paraná reflects not only the search for areas with lower HLB incidence but also economic and structural factors that influence the productive reorganization of the sector. It is concluded that the integration of technology, legislation, and sustainable management is fundamental to ensuring seedling health, competitiveness, and the long-term sustainability of the Brazilian citrus industry.
Análise genética de vacas em relação à sua idade no último parto através de modelos de sobrevivência
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-12-03)
Afonso, Eduarda Godoy
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Caetano, Sabrina Luzia
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2340330162391128
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Zuanetti, Daiane Aparecida
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/8352484284929824
In Brazil, the study of bovine longevity is extremely important due to the country’s position in the export and production of this sector and, for this reason, there is a strong interest in achieving maximum profitability in this activity. The economic longevity of cows is totally related to reproductive performance, with the trait known as the age of the cow at last calving (ACLC) being a very important variable in this context. Since this variable cannot always be perfectly measured in some scenarios, a censoring criterion is generally applied to this characteristic, which is based on the difference between the date of the cow’s last observed calving and the date of the last calving on the farm. If this difference is greater than or equal to 36 months, the cow failed, as she has gone too long without calving and will be discarded. Otherwise, the cow is still considered reproductive and her age at last calving is censored, since there is still a possibility of her having another pregnancy. Therefore, one of the objectives of this study is to genetically analyze the IVUP variable using frailty models applied to survival analysis. The use of this type of model is justified by the inclusion of random effects, allowing the prediction of genetic factors associated with each animal and also considering associations between them. Another objective of the study is to identify genetic variables that influence bovine longevity, and this will be done through a Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS). The analysis is done using a sample of 862 cows, daughters of 47 different bulls. For confidentiality reasons, the origin of the data is kept secret.