bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Minimum Wage and Crime
Authors: Beauchamp Andrew , Chan Stacey
Published: February 2014

Does crime respond to changes in the minimum wage? A growing body of empirical evidence indicates that increases in the minimum wage have a displacement effect on low-skilled workers. Economic reasoning provides the possibility that disemployment may cause youth to substitute from legal work to crime. However, there is also the countervailing effect of a higher wage raising the opportunity cost of crime for those who remain employed. We use the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 cohort to measure the effect of increases in the minimum wage on self-reported criminal activity and examine employment–crime substitution. Exploiting changes in state and federal minimum wage laws from 1997 to 2010, we find that workers who are affected by a change in the minimum wage are more likely to commit crime, become idle, and lose employment. Individuals experiencing a binding minimum wage change were more likely to commit crime and work only part time. Analyzing heterogeneity shows those with past criminal connections are especially likely to see decreased employment and increased crime following a policy change, suggesting that reduced employment effects dominate any wage effects. The findings have implications for policy regarding both the low-wage labor market and efforts to deter criminal activity.
On-the-Job Search and Finding a Good Job Through Social Contacts
Authors: Horvath Gergely
Published: February 2014

The interactions between on-the-job search and finding a job through social contacts are investigated in a Diamond–Mortensen–Pissarides search model with heterogeneous wages. Workers may find a job through their social contacts and on the formal market. The presence of social contacts increases the overall welfare in society as it rises the number of workers earning high wages and decreases the unemployment rate. However, unemployed workers finding a job through social ties earn lower wages on average than those who obtain a job on the formal market. This result follows from on-the-job search: employed workers pass only those offers on to their neighbors that pay (weakly) lower wages than their current wages earned. Despite the wage discount, unemployed workers still might find it beneficial to search via social ties because arrival rate of offers is higher for this channel than for the formal market when the number of neighbors is sufficiently large. There is a trade-off between unemployment duration and wages earned for workers obtaining a job via social ties.
WPC Soft: Prototype Simulation Software to Predict the Internal Changes During Hot Pressing of Wood Plastic Composites
Authors: Gupta Ritu , Sulaiman Norrozila , Gupta Arun , Beg Mohammed Dalour Hossen
Published: February 2014

This paper proposes a simulation model for the heat transfer of the wood plastic composite (WPC), manufactured by using the compression moulding technique. A generalised one-dimensional model for transient heat transfer during hot pressing is proposed based on mathematical equations and engineering principles. Finite difference approach is applied using numerical methods, and a solution to the problem is obtained using explicit method. MATLAB is used for programming purpose. The results obtained from the simulation model are then validated with the experimental data available in the literature. It is observed that the simulation results are in close agreement with the experimental results within an acceptable range. The model is integrated with the GUI in the form of simulation software, and the user does not need knowledge of MATLAB. A case study is also performed for the application of the model. This simulation model can be useful for gaining the insight during compression moulding process and may be helpful to optimize the hot-pressing parameters to improve the quality of WPC, while reducing the pressing time.
“Greener” synthesis of bisphosphonic/dronic acid derivatives
Authors: Kovács Rita , Grün Alajos , Garadnay Sándor , Greiner István , Keglevich György
Published: February 2014

According to literature, the synthesis of dronic acid derivatives from the corresponding carboxylic acids using phosphorus trichloride and phosphorous acid as the P-reactants is controversial, due to the wide range of molar ratios and diverse conditions. In this minireview, we summarize our results on the clarification of these problems. For example, with zoledronic acid and risedronic acid, we found that, using methanesulfonic acid (MSA) as the solvent, 3.2 equivalents of phosphorus trichloride was enough. Generalizing this optimized method, etidronate, fenidronate, ibandronate and alendronate were obtained in yields of 38%–57%, which is reasonable for valuable dronates, and in most cases, with high purities. Mechanistic aspects are also discussed.
Impact of pregnancy on prognosis of differentiated thyroid cancer: clinical and molecular features
Authors: Messuti Ilaria , Corvisieri Stefania , Bardesono Francesca , Rapa Ida , Giorcelli Jessica , Pellerito Riccardo , Volante Marco , Orlandi Fabio
Published: February 2014

Objective

Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) commonly occurs in women of child-bearing age and represents the second most frequent tumor diagnosed during pregnancy only behind breast cancer. It is possible that associated physiological changes could favor tumor development and growth. However, few data are available about the outcome of DTC related to pregnancy, leading to conflicting results.

Methods

Among the study population, 340 patients with DTC <45 years old were retrospectively studied. Patients were divided into three groups according to the time of tumor diagnosis in respect of pregnancy. Group 1, diagnosis of DTC at least 2 years after delivery; group 2, diagnosis during pregnancy or within the second year after delivery; and group 3, nulliparous patients at the time of diagnosis. We evaluated clinical outcome and immunohistochemical expression of estrogen receptor α (ERα), ERβ, progesterone receptor, and aromatase. We also analyzed the gene expression of NIS (SLC5A5) and the prevalence of BRAFV600E mutations.

Results

Persistence/recurrence of disease was significantly higher in group 2 patients than control groups (P=0.023). No significant differences were observed in other clinical parameters. Furthermore, no differences among the groups were recorded about ER pattern, NIS expression, and BRAF mutations.

Conclusions

Persistence/recurrence of DTC is significantly higher in pregnant patients, suggesting that pregnancy could really exert a negative prognostic role in patients with DTC. The underlying mechanisms are not yet clarified and further studies are required. Our results suggest that a more careful follow-up is needed when diagnosis of DTC occurs during pregnancy or shortly after.
Uso da terra e a qualidade microbiana de agregados de um Latossolo Vermelho-Amarelo
Authors: Melloni Rogério , Melloni Eliane Guimarães Pereira , Vieira Lucas Lopes
Published: February 2014

A maioria dos estudos relacionados à agregação do solo associa o efeito de manejos ou tipos de uso da terra ao teor de matéria orgânica. No entanto, a avaliação de microrganismos e seus processos, feita diretamente em estruturas indeformadas do solo, permite maior entendimento do real efeito de diferentes tipos de manejos exercidos sobre esse. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar modificações impostas por diferentes tipos de uso da terra (pastagem, mata de eucalipto, mata com araucária, plantio convencional com cenoura e plantio convencional com abóbora) em atributos químicos (pH, Ca, Mg, Al, P, K, S e matéria orgânica) e físicos (diâmetro médio geométrico - DMG, diâmetro médio ponderado - DMP, densidade do solo e densidade de partículas) e na qualidade microbiana (atividade e carbono microbianos, micélio extrarradicular total de fungos micorrízicos arbusculares e quociente metabólico - qCO2) de classes de tamanho de agregados (I- 4,00 a 2,36 mm; II- 2,36 a 1,18 mm; III- 1,18 a 0,60 mm; IV- 0,60 a 0,30 mm; e V- 0,30 a 0,15 mm) de um Latossolo Vermelho-Amarelo, no sul de Minas Gerais. Os resultados evidenciaram que os tipos de uso da terra interferem na formação, no tamanho e na qualidade microbiana dos agregados. Em agregados menores (classes IV e V), há redução de micélio extrarradicular de fungos e biomassa microbiana e aumento da atividade e do quociente metabólico, independentemente do tipo de uso da terra. A qualidade microbiana de agregados maiores do solo sob mata de araucária, com tamanho entre 0,60 e 4,00 mm (I, II e III), é semelhante a todas as classes de tamanho de agregados do solo sob mata de eucalipto, enquanto a de agregados menores de 0,60 mm (IV e V) é semelhante a todas de tamanho de agregados da pastagem. Agregados do cultivo convencional, diferentemente dos demais tipos de uso da terra, apresentam baixa qualidade microbiana e relação com a fertilidade do solo.
Compactação do solo na integração soja-pecuária de leite em Latossolo argiloso com semeadura direta e escarificação
Authors: Kunz Marcelo , Gonçalves Adriano Dicesar Martins de Araujo , Reichert José Miguel , Guimarães Rachel Muylaert Locks , Reinert Dalvan José , Rodrigues Miriam Fernanda
Published: February 2014

A compactação do solo pelo tráfego de animais é uma preocupação em sistemas integrados lavoura-pecuária. Com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito de diferentes sistemas de manejo do solo e pisoteio de animais sobre os atributos físico-hídricos do solo e o desenvolvimento e a produtividade da soja, este experimento foi instalado no ano de 2007, em um Latossolo Vermelho distrófico cultivado anteriormente por uma década, pelo sistema de plantio direto de grãos em consórcio com forrageira. Avaliou-se a influência do pisoteio dos animais sobre a densidade (Ds), macroporosidade (Ma), microporosidade (Mi), porosidade total (PT), resistência do solo à penetração (RP) e o conteúdo de água no solo (θ), bem como a emergência, a altura e a produtividade da soja. O delineamento experimental foi blocos ao acaso com três repetições, com os tratamentos semeadura direta de soja sem pastejo (SD/SP), semeadura direta com pastejo em aveia (SD/CP) e escarificado com pastejo (ESC/CP). As amostras foram coletadas nas camadas de 0,00-0,07; 0,07-0,15; e 0,20-0,30 m, em três épocas: antes do pastejo (agosto de 2007), pós-pastejo (dezembro de 2007) e pós-pastejo (outubro de 2008). Não houve efeito significativo do pastejo sobre a Ds e PT. Aos 140 dias após a semeadura da soja, a RP atingiu valores acima de 2 MPa na camada de 0,00-0,15 m, nos tratamentos SD/SP e SD/CP, mas não limitando o desenvolvimento da cultura. A escarificação do solo sob integração lavoura-pecuária em semeadura direta proporcionou condições físico-hídricas menos favoráveis ao desenvolvimento das plantas; a altura de planta no SD/SP foi maior do que nos tratamentos SD/CP e ESC/CP e a menor produtividade de grãos foi obtida com a escarificação do solo, em ano com déficit hídrico.
Sugarcane trash management assessed by the interaction of yield with soil properties
Authors: Dalchiavon Flávio Carlos , Carvalho Morel de Passos e , Montanari Rafael , Andreotti Marcelo , Dal Bem Edjair Augusto
Published: February 2014

Currently, sugarcane plays an important global role, particularly with a view to alternative energy sources. Thus, in a sugarcane field of the mill Vale do Paraná S/A Álcool e Açúcar, Rubineia, São Paulo State, managed under two green cane harvest systems (cane trash left on and cane trash removed from the soil), Pearson and spatial correlations between the sugarcane yield (variety RB855035 in the third cut) and soil physical and chemical properties were studied to identify the property best correlated with stalk yield and the best harvest method. For this purpose, two geostatistical grids (121 sampling points on 1.30 ha) were installed on a eutrophic Red Argisol (homogeneous slope of 0.065 m m-1), in 2011, to determine the properties: stalk yield and sugarcane plant population, and soil resistance to penetration, gravimetric moisture, bulk density, and carbon stock, in the layers 0-0.20 and 0.20-0.40 m. The data were analyzed by descriptive, linear correlation and geostatistical analysis. In both treatments, the property stand density was best correlated with sugarcane yield (r = 0.725 in the trash mulching treatment - TM and r = 0.769 in the trash removal treatment - TR). However, in relation to the soil properties, bulk density (0-0.20 m) was best correlated (r = 0.305 in TM, r = 0.211 in TR). Similarly, from the spatial point of view, stand density was the property that best explained the sugarcane yield. However, in the TM treatment the density (0.20-0.40 m) was the only soil property spatially correlated with stalk yield. The carbon stock in the soil of the TM was 11.5 % higher than in the TR treatment. Results of the TM treatment were best, also with regard to soil management and conservation.
Influência do sistema de plantio sobre atributos dendrométricos e fauna edáfica, em área degradada pela extração de argila
Authors: Silva Cristiane Figueira da , Martins Marco Antônio , Silva Eliane Maria Ribeiro da , Pereira Marcos Gervasio , Correia Maria Elizabeth Fernandes
Published: February 2014

O plantio consorciado de eucalipto com leguminosas pode promover a melhoria da qualidade biológica do solo em áreas degradadas e também ser vantajoso para as espécies do consórcio. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a influência de sistemas de plantios (puros e consorciados) de Acacia mangium (AM), Sesbania virgata (SV) e Eucalyptus camaldulensis (EC), sobre o desenvolvimento das plantas em estudo (variáveis dendrométricas) e especificamente sobre a fauna da serapilheira e dos primeiros 5 cm do solo. Realizou-se um experimento, cujo delineamento utilizado foi o de blocos casualizados com seis tratamentos e três repetições. Os tratamentos utilizados para avaliação dos atributos dendrométricos foram: 100EC (100 % EC) e 100AM (100 % AM); 50EC:50AM (50 % EC + 50 % AM); 50EC:50SV (50 % EC + 50 % SV); e 50AM:50SV (50 % AM + 50 % SV). Para avaliação da fauna do solo foram: 100EC, 100AM, 100SV (100 % SV), 50EC:50SV e 50 AM:50SV. Aos 48 meses após o plantio, foram feitas medições de altura (H) e diâmetro à altura do peito (DAP) das espécies E. camaldulensis e A. mangium e estimativas da área basal (AB) e volume de madeira com casca por indivíduo (VCI). Na serapilheira e no solo (0-5 cm), foram avaliadas a abundância e diversidade da fauna edáfica. O E. camaldulensis quando cultivado em consórcio com as leguminosas apresentou maior DAP, AB e VCI. Em contrapartida, a A. mangium não teve essas variáveis influenciadas quando em consórcio com o E. camaldulensis e com a S. virgata. Plantios de E. camaldulensis e S. virgata em consórcio promoveram maior abundância total de organismos e maiores valores dos índices de diversidade de Shannon e Pielou, principalmente no que se refere ao compartimento serapilheira.
Multidetector-row computed tomography in the preoperative diagnosis of intestinal complications caused by clinically unsuspected ingested dietary foreign bodies: a case series emphasizing the use of volume rendering techniques
Authors: Teixeira Augusto César Vieira , Torres Ulysses dos Santos , Westin Carlos Eduardo Garcia , Oliveira Eduardo Portela de , Gual Fabiana , Cardoso Luciana Vargas , Bauab Jr. Tufik
Published: February 2014

Objective The present study was aimed at describing a case series where a preoperative diagnosis of intestinal complications secondary to accidentally ingested dietary foreign bodies was made by multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT), with emphasis on complementary findings yielded by volume rendering techniques (VRT) and curved multiplanar reconstructions (MPR). Materials and Methods The authors retrospectively assessed five patients with surgically confirmed intestinal complications (perforation and /or obstruction) secondary to unsuspected ingested dietary foreign bodies, consecutively assisted in their institution between 2010 and 2012. Demographic, clinical, laboratory and radiological data were analyzed. VRT and curved MPR were subsequently performed. Results Preoperative diagnosis of intestinal complications was originally performed in all cases. In one case the presence of a foreign body was not initially identified as the causal factor, and the use of complementary techniques facilitated its retrospective identification. In all cases these tools allowed a better depiction of the entire foreign bodies on a single image section, contributing to the assessment of their morphology. Conclusion Although the use of complementary techniques has not had a direct impact on diagnostic performance in most cases of this series, they may provide a better depiction of foreign bodies' morphology on a single image section.
Prediction of free-stall occupancy rate in dairycattle barns through fuzzy sets
Authors: Campos Alessandro T. , Castro Jaqueline de O. , Schiassi Leonardo , Yanagi Junior Tadayuki , Pires Maria de Fátima Á. , Mattioli Cristiano C.
Published: February 2014

The goal of this study was to develop a fuzzy model to predict the occupancy rate of free-stalls facilities of dairy cattle, aiding to optimize the design of projects. The following input variables were defined for the development of the fuzzy system: dry bulb temperature (Tdb, °C), wet bulb temperature (Twb, °C) and black globe temperature (Tbg, °C). Based on the input variables, the fuzzy system predicts the occupancy rate (OR, %) of dairy cattle in free-stall barns. For the model validation, data collecting were conducted on the facilities of the Intensive System of Milk Production (SIPL), in the Dairy Cattle National Research Center (CNPGL) of Embrapa. The OR values, estimated by the fuzzy system, presented values of average standard deviation of 3.93%, indicating low rate of errors in the simulation. Simulated and measured results were statistically equal (P>0.05, t Test). After validating the proposed model, the average percentage of correct answers for the simulated data was 89.7%. Therefore, the fuzzy system developed for the occupancy rate prediction of free-stalls facilities for dairy cattle allowed a realistic prediction of stalls occupancy rate, allowing the planning and design of free-stall barns.
Potentials of biogas production from young bulls manure fed with different diets
Authors: Costa Mônica S. S. de M. , Costa Luiz A. de M. , Lucas Junior Jorge de , Pivetta Laércio A.
Published: February 2014

Physical and chemical characteristics of manure are modified by different animal production systems. In cattle feeding system for young bulls there is an inversion of the proportion between forage and concentrate. In other words, the animals receive a smaller amount of forage compared to the traditional system. These changes in the manure characteristics involve changes in the treatment systems. The aim of this study was to determine the potential production of biogas of batch digesters fed with manure from young bulls that received two diets containing different proportions between forage and concentrate, with or without inoculums and submitted to three levels of temperature (25, 35 and 40(0)C). The evaluated parameters were total solids (TS) and volatile solids (VS) reduction and biogas potentials production. The digesters fed with manure from animals that received the diet 2 (80%C + 20% R) showed the largest reductions of TS and VS. About the potentials of biogas production there was interaction between the factors diet and inoculums, but no effects of temperatures. The treatment content manure from animals fed with diet 2 without inoculums presented the greatest potential of biogas production per kg of TS added (0.2123 m³).
Initial development of two eucalyptus hybrid submitted to irrigation
Authors: Oliveira Gabriel Q. de , Lopes Adriano S. , Jung Leandro H. , Rego Norton H. , Oliveira Jean C. L. de
Published: February 2014

The eucalyptus offers several advantages compared to other forestry species and, by using the irrigation can increase productivity and decrease production time. The objective of the present study was to evaluate two hybrid eucalyptus (Grancam and Urograndis), no irrigation, dripping and micro sprinkler irrigated at 90, 120, 150 and 180 days after transplanting (DAT). The experiment was conducted at the experimental irrigation area in the State University of Mato Grosso do Sul, in the municipality of Aquidauna - State of MS, Brazil. The experimental design was randomized blocks, split plot with four blocks and two replications within each block, and the plots were composed by irrigation treatments (dripping, micro sprinkler irrigate and dry) and the subplots the hybrids (Grancam and Urograndis).The total area of the experiment had 3 hectares, where each plot consisted of 1 ha. It was evaluated plant height, stem diameter and canopy, stem basal area, the relationship between height and stem diameter, the relationship between height and canopy diameter and stem volume. Data were subjected to analysis of variance and compared by Tukey test at 5% probability. Irrigation systems and dripping sprinkle provide greater plant height, stem diameter, canopy diameter, stem basal area and stem volume.
Germination and early growth of physic nut submitted to levels of salinity
Authors: Lima Luiz A. , Almeida Willian F. de , Lima Pedro L. T. , Oliveira Eduardo C. , Shock Clinton C.
Published: February 2014

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of salinity on early physic nut plant development. In the first trial, physic nut seeds were exposed to seven levels of salinity (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12dS m-1) with eight repetitions, using a substrate of paper soaked with solutions of CaCl2 and KCl. The treatments were evaluated based on the initial germination, total percentage of germination, and time necessary to germination of 50% of the seeds. Increased salinity reduced the first germination count and delayed the time to 50% germination. From 10dS m-1, there was a reduction in germination percentage. The second trial evaluated the effect of salinity on the growth of physic nut seeds. This trial, carried out inside a greenhouse, with a completely randomized design, was composed of five salinity treatments (0.02, 2, 4, 6 and 8dS m-1) with 5 replications. It was observed that salinity levels above 2dS m-1 affected plant development. The current study suggests that salinity management is an important factor to be considered to achieve the potential productivity of physic nut.
Ratoon sugarcane yield integrated drip-irrigation and nitrogen fertilization
Authors: Uribe Raúl A. M. , Gava Glauber J. de C. , Saad João C. C. , Kölln Oriel T.
Published: February 2014

The aim of this study was to compare the use of water and nitrogen on ratoon sugarcane during irrigated and rain-fed conditions, and to assess the production potential of stalks and sugar with different rates of N-fertilizer on the subsurface drip-irrigated management. The experimental design was a randomized block with four replications for each experiment and treatments: (T1) irrigated, 0kg N ha-1; (T2) irrigated, 70kg N ha-1; (T3) irrigated, 140kg N ha-1; (T4) irrigated, 210kg N ha-1; (T5) not irrigated, 0kg N ha-1, and (T6) not irrigated, 140kg N ha-1. Biometric, technological, dry matter and yield variables were analyzed among the treatments. The irrigation system together with the application of N-fertilizer at 140kg ha-1 presented significant differences in dry matter accumulation of shoots, and for the production of stalks and sugar, respectively 94, 105 and 106%, higher when compared to the not irrigated, without N-fertilizer (T5). There was a positive and synergistic effect of irrigation with N-fertilizer on the productivity of stalks and sugar. Ratoon sugarcane irrigated with subsurface dripping had the highest yield (22Mg ha-1 of sugar) with the dosage of 140kg ha-1 N.
Tratamento de esgoto sanitário em sistemas alagados construídos cultivados com lírio-amarelo
Authors: Prata Renata C. C. , Matos Antonio T. de , Cecon Paulo R. , Monaco Paola A. V. Lo , Pimenta Leonardo A.
Published: February 2014

Neste artigo, avaliou-se a eficiência de quatro sistemas alagados construídos (SACs) no tratamento de esgoto sanitário após ser submetido a tratamento preliminar e, no caso de alguns SACs, a tratamento primário (tanque séptico). Os SACs foram cultivados com lírio-amarelo (Hemerocallis flava), tendo a brita #0 como meio suporte, e submetidos às taxas de carregamento orgânico (TCO) de esgoto sanitário, em termos de DBO (kg ha-1 d-1), de 44; 98; 230 e 395 kg ha-1 d-1 e tempos de detenção hidráulica (TDH) de 3,9; 2,0; 1,0 e 0,75 dias, respectivamente. Para avaliar a eficiência dos sistemas, foram realizadas, no afluente e no efluente aos SACs, análises de DBO, DQO, SST, N-total, P-total, K e Na durante 6 meses de funcionamento do sistema. Nos SACs, houve predominância do ambiente anóxico/aeróbio, com remoção de SST, DBO e DQO, suficiente para atender aos padrões de lançamento de efluentes estabelecidos na legislação ambiental do Estado de Minas Gerais.
Changes in water availability in the soil due to tractor traffic
Authors: Gómez-Rodríguez Katherine , Camacho-Tamayo Jesús H. , Vélez-Sánchez Javier E.
Published: February 2014

Frequent traffic of tractors in agricultural soils, promotes soil compaction and affects the flow and water availability. The aim of this research was to study the effect of compaction induced by tractor traffic on water availability in the soil under different traffic intensities on the same path (0, 1, 3, 6 and 10 passages), to two tractors with 3.3 and 2.6 ton of weights, over three different surface conditions. The study was conducted in an Andisol, representative soil of the study area. It was determined the behavior of the water retention curve, obtaining the gravitational water, available water and hygroscopic water, to 10 and 30 cm of depth. The hygroscopic water is the most prevalent with values of up to 80% of the total water present in the soil. The water retention curves showed increases in the values of field capacity and wilting point and behaviors "flattened" indicating a high sensitivity to the applied treatments, representative of compacted soils, which give the surfaces studied characteristics do not suitable for normal crop development.
Performance impact of the application of castor oil biodiesel in diesel engines
Authors: Monteiro Leonardo de A. , Pianovski Júnior Guilherme , Velásquez José Antonio , Rocha Danilo S. , Bueno André V.
Published: February 2014

The use of renewable fuels, such as the biodiesel, can ease the demand of fossil fuel for the power generation and transportation fields in rural area. In this work, the performance impact of the application of castor oil biodiesel is evaluated with an automotive and a stationary diesel engine. The application of B20 and B10 biodiesel blends and pre-heated net biodiesel is considered. The viability of the employment of B10 and B20 blends to mobility and power generation was observed from dynamometric bench tests, where this blends performed similar to fossil diesel. With the pre-heated net biodiesel, however, a brake torque loss and a specific consumption increase were observed with relation to diesel fuel.
Positioning of fertilizer in corn sowing
Authors: Weirich Neto Pedro H. , Justino Altair , Frare Ivo , Gomes Jorge N. , Garcia Luiz C.
Published: February 2014

The aim of this study was to determine whether the form of placing the fertilizer by the planter during the sowing under mulch in the no till system affects the yield of corn. The treatments consisted of placing the fertilizer during the seeding 0.05 m below and beside the seed, in front of the cutting blade and without fertilizer, in 03 farms during 03 cropping years. The experimental design at each farm was the randomized block, with 08 repetitions, whose plots had 30 m² each. The initial population and yield components were evaluated. Under the experimental conditions it is concluded that base fertilization can affect the yield. Fertilizer placement can affect the initial stand, but not the yield.
Development of an automated bench top electronic penetrometer
Authors: Bianchini Aloísio , Roque Márcio W. , Rosa Rodrigo P.
Published: February 2014

The aim of this study was to develop a an automated bench top electronic penetrometer (ABEP) that allows performing tests with high rate of data acquisition (up to 19,600 Hz) and with variation of the displacement velocity and of the base area of cone penetration. The mechanical components of the ABEP are: a supporting structure, stepper motor, velocity reducer, double nut ball screw and six penetration probes. The electronic components of ABEP are: a "driver" to control rotation and displacement, power supply, three load cells, two software programs for running and storing data, and a data acquisition module. This penetrometer presented in compact size, portable and in 32 validation tests it proved easy to operate, and showed high resolution, high velocity in reliability in data collection. During the validation tests the equipment met the objectives, because the test results showed that the ABEP could use different sizes of cones, allowed work at different velocities, showed for velocity and displacement, were only 1.3% and 0.7%, respectively, at the highest velocity (30 mm s-1) and 1% and 0.9%, respectively for the lowest velocity (0.1 mm s-1).
Deposição de calda na aplicação aérea e terrestre de fitossanitário na cultura da batata
Authors: Bueno Mariana R. , Cunha João Paulo A. R. da , Alves Guilherme S.
Published: February 2014

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a deposição de calda pulverizada na cultura da batata e o espectro de gotas promovidos pela aplicação aérea e terrestre. O experimento foi repetido em duas épocas, em lavouras comerciais de batata, no delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 6 x 2, sendo seis formas de aplicação (aérea, a 15 e 30 L ha-1 com atomizador rotativo, e terrestre, a 200 e 400 L ha-1, com pontas de jato plano duplo, com indução de ar e jato cônico vazio); e duas composições de calda (água e água mais o adjuvante fosfatidilcoline + ácido propiônico). Avaliaram-se deposição de calda no dossel da cultura, perdas para o solo e deriva, pela técnica da adição de traçador para quantificação por espectrofotometria, e espectro de gotas, por meio da análise de papéis hidrossensíveis. A adição do adjuvante, de forma geral, proporcionou maior retenção de calda nas folhas inferiores e superiores. A diminuição do volume de aplicação proporcionou boa deposição de calda no alvo, sendo uma alternativa para aumento da capacidade operacional. A aplicação aérea mostrou-se tão eficiente quanto as aplicações terrestres na deposição de calda no alvo. A utilização do adjuvante não interferiu no diâmetro da mediana volumétrica e na percentagem do volume de gotas pulverizadas menores que 100 μm.
Evaluation of protein extraction methods to obtain protein concentrate from cassava leaf
Authors: Coldebella Priscila F. , Gomes Simone D. , Evarini Janete A. , Cereda Marney P. , Coelho Sílvia R. M. , Coldebella Anderson
Published: February 2014

The cassava leaf, waste generated in the harvest of the roots, is characterized by high content of protein, vitamins and minerals; however, its use is limited due to the high fiber content and antinutritional substances, which can be removed by obtaining protein concentrates. In this context, the objective of this study was to evaluate protein extraction processes, aiming the use of cassava leaves (Manihot esculenta Crantz) as an alternative protein. Four methods were tested: 1) Coagulation of Proteins by Lowering the Temperature, 2) Extraction by Isoelectric Precipitation, 3) Solubilization of Proteins and 4) Fermentation of Filter Leaf Juice. To obtain the concentrates, the use of fresh or dried leaves and extraction in one or two steps were also evaluated. The solubilization of proteins (method 3) showed a higher extraction yield; however, with concentrate of low quality. The fermentation of the juice (method 4) produced concentrates with higher quality and lower costs and the isoelectric precipitation (method 2) promoted the obtention of concentrates in less time, both with good prospects for use. The use of two extraction steps was not advantageous to the process and there was no difference between the use of fresh or dried leaf, and the use of fresh leaves is presented as a good option for the simplicity of the method.
Geostatistics and remote sensing methods in the classification of images of areas cultivated with citrus
Authors: Silva Alessandra F. , Barbosa Ana Paula , Zimback Célia R. L. , Landim Paulo M. B.
Published: February 2014

This study compares the precision of three image classification methods, two of remote sensing and one of geostatistics applied to areas cultivated with citrus. The 5,296.52ha area of study is located in the city of Araraquara - central region of the state of São Paulo (SP), Brazil. The multispectral image from the CCD/CBERS-2B satellite was acquired in 2009 and processed through the Geographic Information System (GIS) SPRING. Three classification methods were used, one unsupervised (Cluster), and two supervised (Indicator Kriging/IK and Maximum Likelihood/Maxver), in addition to the screen classification taken as field checking.. Reliability of classifications was evaluated by Kappa index. In accordance with the Kappa index, the Indicator kriging method obtained the highest degree of reliability for bands 2 and 4. Moreover the Cluster method applied to band 2 (green) was the best quality classification between all the methods. Indicator Kriging was the classifier that presented the citrus total area closest to the field check estimated by -3.01%, whereas Maxver overestimated the total citrus area by 42.94%.
Nitrogen fertilization by deep bedding swine production and its effects on dry matter production and accumulation of nutrients by maize
Authors: Campos Alessandro T. , Veloso Alessandro V. , Silva Enilson B. , Yanagi Júnior Tadayuki , Mattioli Matheus C.
Published: February 2014

The goal of this study was to evaluate the nitrogen fertilization as deep litter for pigs in order to produce biomass and accumulate nutrients by the corn. A deep litter made of rice husk as organic compound, from a commercial pig farm during finishing phase, was used. After three consecutive batches of pigs, the deep litter was subjected to a maturation period of 50 days, and samples of this material were taken for analysis of agronomic value. The experimental design was completely randomized with five replicates. The treatments consisted of doses of 0, 75, 150 and 300mg dm-3 of N of deep litter, as well as an additional treatment with ammonium sulfate, with a dosage of 150mg dm-3 of N. After 45 days, corn plants were harvested in order to evaluate the total dry weight and nutrient concentrations of their aerial parts. Dry matter increases were found with more application of deep litter. Regarding control fertilization, the use of increasing dosages of deep litter allowed accumulation of K, reduced the availability of P, Ca, Mg, Zn and B and did not alter the concentrations of N, Cu, Fe and Mn.
Técnicas de mineração de dados para identificação de áreas com cana-de-açúcar em imagens Landsat 5
Authors: Nonato Robson T. , Oliveira Stanley R. de M.
Published: February 2014

Neste trabalho, verificou-se a aderência de técnicas de mineração de dados voltadas para problemas de classificação de dados na identificação automatizada de áreas cultivadas com cana-de-açúcar, em imagens do satélite Landsat 5/TM. Para essa verificação, foram estudadas imagens de áreas cultivadas com cana-de-açúcar em três fases fenológicas diferentes. Os pixels foram convertidos em valores de refletância de superfície, nas vizinhanças das cidades de Araras, São Carlos e Araraquara, no Estado de São Paulo. Foram gerados cinco modelos de árvores de decisão binária, induzidos pelo algoritmo C4.5, em que todos produziram taxas de acerto superiores a 90%. A introdução de atributos de textura trouxe ganhos significativos na acurácia do modelo de classificação e contribuiu para melhorar a distinção de áreas cultivadas com cana-de-açúcar em meio a tipos diversos de cobertura do solo, como solo exposto, área urbana, lagos e rios. Os índices de vegetação mostraram-se relevantes na distinção da fase e do estado fenológico das culturas. Os resultados reforçam o potencial forte das árvores de decisão no processo de classificação e identificação de áreas cultivadas com cana-de-açúcar, em diferentes cidades produtoras, no Estado de São Paulo.
Effect of adjuvants on the amount of air included in droplets generated by spray nozzles
Authors: Mota Alisson A. B. , Antuniassi Ulisses R. , Chechetto Rodolfo G. , Oliveira Rone B. de , Silva Anne C. A. e
Published: February 2014

The air included in droplets generated by spray nozzles directly int0erferes in transport, deposition and retention of the droplets after its impact on the target. The objective of this study was to analyze the interference of adjuvants in the amount of air included in droplets generated by spray nozzles. The treatments were composed by four spray solutions containing mineral oil, vegetable oil, surfactant and water, and three spray nozzles, two air induction type and one pre-orifice. The air included was calculated by the difference between the volume of spray mix (air plus liquid) and only the liquid, which was made by means of sprayed samples captured in a funnel and collected in a graduated cylinder. The surface tension was estimated by the gravimetric method using a precision scale and a graduated pipette. The surfactant provided the largest percentage of air included in the spray. For the surface tension, the mineral oil and the surfactant had the lowest values. It was concluded that the use of adjuvants had a direct influence on the percentage of air included. In addition, products with greater ability to reduce surface tension and to form homogeneous solutions provided the increase in the percentage of air included in the droplet.
Production of a product similar to gelatin from chicken feet collagen
Authors: Almeida Poliana F. de , Calarge Felipe A. , Santana José Carlos C.
Published: February 2014

Chicken feet can be used as an alternative source of collagen for the development of new products. In this sense, the aim of this study was the production of a product similar to gelatin from collagen extracted from chicken feet and the evaluation of sensory quality. The products were produced in two distinct flavors, with grape flavor called GU and pineapple flavor called GA. Subsequently, we compared these formulations with gelatin of a trademark established in the market. We used in the verification of sensory acceptability of products a hedonic scale of 9 points and the availability of consuming the product by 30 untrained tasters. According to the results, all formulations showed good levels of acceptability, indicating the collagen from chicken feet as an alternative source of high quality in the production of gelatin.
Cicatrização gástrica com uso do extrato da Euphorbia Tirucalli L.: estudo em ratos
Authors: Santos Orlando José dos , Carvalho-Júnior Francisco Felipe de , Sauaia-Filho Euler Nicolau , Santos Rayan Haquim Pinheiro , Santos Rennan Abud Pinheiro , Barbalho Wilwana Guimarães
Published: February 2014

RACIONAL: A utilização de plantas na prevenção e no tratamento de doenças é prática milenar. O aveloz (Euphorbia tirucalli) é uma planta originária da África e tem sido relacionada com efeitos antimicrobiano, antiulceroso, anticarcinogênico, antivirais, cicatrizante, antihelmíntico e antisifilítico. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o uso do extrato bruto de Euphorbia tirucalli no processo de cicatrização de estômago de camundongo. MÉTODOS: Dezesseis camundongos da espécie Swiss, adultos, fêmeas foram submetidos à incisão longitudinal de 1 cm no corpo gástrico e síntese em plano único com pontos separados de polipropilene 6-0. Após o procedimento os animais foram distribuídos aleatoriamente em dois grupos de oito. Eles foram redistribuídos em quatro subgrupos: Aveloz (GA7) e Controle (GC7) com morte programada para 7º dia de pós-operatório e Aveloz (GA14) e Controle (GC14) com morte programada para 14º dia de pós-operatório. No seguimento o grupo GA utilizou-se 1 mL de solução hidroalcoólica do extrato bruto de Euphorbia tirucalli L. na concentração de 30 mg/ml por via oral através de gavagem e no GC, soro fisiológico 0,9%, no mesmo volume e via. Após a morte, foi realizado o inventário da cavidade abdominal e procedeu-se a retirada do estômago, fixação no formol e enviado para a análise microscópica. Na análise comparativa entre os dois grupos foram avaliados parâmetros macroscópicos e microscópicos da cicatrização. RESULTADOS: Não foram detectados sinais de peritonite, fístulas ou hematomas nos animal. Houve aderências do estômago, principalmente, com o fígado e omento, nos animais dos 7º e 14º dias do período pós-operatório nos dois grupos. A análise dos parâmetros histológicos não demonstrou diferença estatisticamente significante em nenhum dos parâmetros avaliados. CONCLUSÃO: A avaliação do uso do extrato bruto de Euphorbia tirucalli L. em cicatrização de lesões em estômago de camundogos mostrou equivalência em comparação ao grupo controle.
O índice de risco nutricional (nutritional risk index) é preditor de complicação pós-operatória em operações do aparelho digestivo ou parede abdominal?
Authors: Thieme Rubia Daniela , Cutchma Gislaine , CHieferdecker Maria Eliana Madalozzo , Campos Antônio Carlos Ligocki
Published: February 2014

RACIONAL: Pode-se considerar a desnutrição como doença mais comum no ambiente hospitalar, devido à sua alta prevalência. OBJETIVO: Verificar os indicadores de estado nutricional que melhor se correlacionam com as complicações pós-operatórias e o tempo de permanência hospitalar de pacientes submetidos à operações do aparelho digestivo ou parede abdominal de médio e grande porte. MÉTODO: Estudo retrospectivo, com análise de 215 fichas de avaliação nutricional de pacientes cirúrgicos que foram submetidos à avaliação nutricional por meio de dados antropométricos (peso, altura, IMC, circunferência do braço, prega cutânea triciptal, circunferência muscular do braço), avaliação subjetiva global e dados bioquímicos (contagem total de linfócitos e albumina sérica). Em adição, posteriormente foi calculado o índice de risco nutricional. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 125 indivíduos. Diagnóstico de desnutrição de acordo com circunferência muscular do braço, índice de risco nutricional e avaliação subjetiva global foi de 46%, 88% e 66%, respectivamente. A classificação como gravemente desnutridos foi de 17,6% dos pacientes de acordo com a avaliação subjetiva global, enquanto que com o índice de risco nutricional foi de 42%. Os pacientes com câncer são mais desnutridos (5,42 unidades do índice de risco nutricional a menos). Houve correlação significativa entre ocorrência de complicações pós-operatórias não infecciosas quando analisado o índice de risco nutricional, considerando que seus menores complicaram mais (p=0,0016). O mesmo resultado foi obtido para albumina sérica (p=0,0015). Os pacientes sem complicações permaneceram, em média, 14,24 dias internados a menos do que os pacientes com complicações não infecciosas (p<0,05). CONCLUSÃO: O índice de risco nutricional e a albumina sérica são os parâmetros com melhor capacidade em predizer ocorrência de complicações pós-operatórias não infecciosas.
Atividade da mieloperoxidase está aumentada na síndrome hepatopulmonar em ratos
Authors: Nacif Lucas Souto , Andraus Wellington , Kubrusly Márcia Saldanha , Molan Nilza , Chaib Eleazar , D'Albuquerque Luiz Augusto Carneiro
Published: February 2014

RACIONAL: A síndrome hepatopulmonar é formada por tríade clínica composta de doença hepática, dilatação vascular intrapulmonar e alterações de gases sanguíneos. Sua patogênese não é bem definida, mas especula-se que uma combinação de fatores, tais como o desequilíbrio das respostas dos receptores de endotelina, remodelação microvascular pulmonar e predisposição genética, leva à translocação bacteriana e dilatação vascular intrapulmonar. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a atividade da mieloperoxidase em modelo experimental de síndrome hepatopulmonar em ratos. MÉTODO: Foram estudados 29 animais divididos em grupos controle, sham e experimental de síndrome hepatopulmonar. O modelo experimental utilizado para induzir a síndrome foi a ligadura de ducto biliar comum. RESULTADOS: Os níveis de mieloperoxidase foram significativamente maiores no grupo ligadura de ducto biliar comum em comparação com os outros grupos. A atividade da mieloperoxidase foi maior no grupo ligadura de ducto biliar comum que o grupo controle (p<0,05) e do grupo sham (p<0,05). CONCLUSÃO: A atividade da mieloperoxidase estava aumentada na síndrome hepatopulmonar experimentais em ratos.
Os achados de imagem para avaliação da tríade portal são confiáveis para realização do transplante hepático com doador vivo?
Authors: Dazzi Francisco Leôncio , Ribeiro-Júnior Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle , Mancero Jorge Marcelo Padilla , Gonzalez Adriano Miziara , Leão-Filho Hilton Muniz , Silva Adávio de Oliveira e , D'Albuquerque Luiz Augusto Carneiro
Published: February 2014

RACIONAL: Um aspecto crucial do transplante hepático inter-vivos é o risco imposto ao doador, devido ser procedimento realizado em pessoa saudável, com possibilidade de alta morbidade pós-operatória. OBJETIVO: Correlacionar os achados de imagem do pré e intra-operatório dos doadores adultos vivos de fígado. MÉTODOS: No período de 2003 a 2008 foram revisados os prontuários de 66 doadores. Foram 42 homens (64%) e 24 mulheres (36%), com média de idade de 30 anos (± 8 anos). A anatomia pré-operatória foi analisada através de colangiografia por ressonância nuclear magnética para estudo dos ductos biliares e angiografia por tomografia computadorizada para artéria hepática e veia porta. Critérios de normalidade foram estabelecidos de acordo com estudos prévios da literatura. RESULTADOS: Variações anatômicas dos ductos biliares foram encontradas em 59,1% dos doadores; da artéria hepática em 31,8% e da veia porta em 30,3% dos casos no pré-operatório. A colangiografia por ressonância nuclear magnética apresentou achados concordantes em 44 (66,6%) doadores e discordantes em 22 (33,3%). Com relação à artéria hepática em todos os doadores os achados do exame de imagem foram concordantes com os do intra-operatório. Para a veia porta a tomografia computadorizada apresentou achados concordantes em 59 (89,4%) doadores e discordantes em sete (10,6%). CONCLUSÕES: As variações anatômicas dos ductos biliares são frequentes, com a colangiografia por ressonância nuclear magnética apresentando acurácia moderada (70%) na reprodução dos achados cirúrgicos; a tomografia computadorizada reproduziu os achados do intra-operatório da artéria hepática em 100% dos doadores, e reproduziu os achados intra-operatórios em 89,4% dos casos em relação à veia porta, apresentando acurácia elevada (89%).