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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20337287.v1
title: Hemolymph of triatomines presents fungistatic activity against Cryptococcus neoformans and improves macrophage function through MCP-I/TNF-α increase

description: Abstract Background: Triatomines are blood-feeding arthropods belonging to the subfamily Triatominae (Hemiptera; Reduviidae), capable of producing immunomodulatory and water-soluble molecules in their hemolymph, such as antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). In this work, we evaluated the antifungal and immunomodulatory activity of the hemolymph of Meccus pallidipennis (MPH) and Rhodnius prolixus (RPH) against Cryptococcus neoformans. Methods: We assessed the activity of the hemolymph of both insects on fungal growth by a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) assay. Further, RAW 264.7 macrophages were cultivated with hemolymph and challenged with C. neoformans. Then, their phagocytic and killing activities were assessed. The cytokines MCP-1, IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-10, IL-12, and IL-6 were measured in culture supernatants 4- and 48-hours post-infection. Results: Both hemolymph samples directly affected the growth rate of the fungus in a dose-dependent manner. Either MPH or RPH was capable of inhibiting fungal growth by at least 70%, using the lowest dilution (1:20). Treatment of RAW 264.7 macrophages with hemolymph of both insects was capable of increasing the production of MCP-I and TNF-α. In addition, when these cells were stimulated with hemolymph in the presence of C. neoformans, a 2- and a 4-fold increase in phagocytic rate was observed with MPH and RPH, respectively, when compared to untreated cells. For the macrophage killing activity, MPH decreased in approximately 30% the number of viable yeasts inside the cells compared to untreated control; however, treatment with RPH could not reduce the total number of viable yeasts. MPH was also capable of increasing MHC-II expression on macrophages. Regarding the cytokine production, MCP-I and TNF-α, were increased in the supernatant of macrophages treated with both hemolymphs, 4 and 48 hours after stimulation. Conclusion: These results suggested that hemolymph of triatomines may represent a source of molecules capable of presenting antifungal and immunomodulatory activity in macrophages during fungal infection.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20337288
title: Cultural adaptation and content validity evidence of the Nutritional Literacy Scale Brazilian version

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the evidence of content validity and reliability of the Brazilian version of the Nutritional Literacy Scale (NLS) after the cultural adaptation process. Methods: Psychometric study of 1,197 users of the National Health Service (Brazilian SUS). The NLS was culturally adapted to Brazilian Portuguese and six items of the original scale were modified to improve its understanding, giving rise to the Brazilian version of the scale named NLS-BR. The analysis of evidence of content validity of the NLS-BR was performed using the Item Response Theory (IRT). Results: The final version of the NLS-BR had 23 items and proved to be adequate to assess nutritional literacy in adults assisted by the Brazilian SUS. Final considerations: The NLS-BR proved to be of adequate understanding and demonstrated evidence of content validity and reliability for users of the Brazilian SUS.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20337288.v1
title: Cultural adaptation and content validity evidence of the Nutritional Literacy Scale Brazilian version

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the evidence of content validity and reliability of the Brazilian version of the Nutritional Literacy Scale (NLS) after the cultural adaptation process. Methods: Psychometric study of 1,197 users of the National Health Service (Brazilian SUS). The NLS was culturally adapted to Brazilian Portuguese and six items of the original scale were modified to improve its understanding, giving rise to the Brazilian version of the scale named NLS-BR. The analysis of evidence of content validity of the NLS-BR was performed using the Item Response Theory (IRT). Results: The final version of the NLS-BR had 23 items and proved to be adequate to assess nutritional literacy in adults assisted by the Brazilian SUS. Final considerations: The NLS-BR proved to be of adequate understanding and demonstrated evidence of content validity and reliability for users of the Brazilian SUS.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20337293
title: Dynamic Ambidexterity: Proposal of a Theoretical and Hypothetical Model

description: ABSTRACT Context: ambidexterity is a dynamic capability that seeks to balance exploitation and exploration initiatives. The joint development of exploitation and exploration can be achieved through dynamic ambidexterity. Theoretical discussions involving the relationship between the concepts of ambidexterity and dynamic capabilities (DCs) have already been developed in literature. However, the way the three ambidextrous approaches (structural, contextual, and sequential) are based on DCs still needs to be observed by researchers. Objective: this study aims to propose a conceptual and theoretical hypothetical model that explains the influence of various types of organizational ambidexterity (structural, contextual, and sequential) on the development of DCs and their relation to organizational performance. Methodology: the study was developed through an extensive systematic literature review guided by an inductive logic, interpretive epistemology, and qualitative approach. Results: the analyses and discussions made it possible to present a theoretical hypothetical model of dynamic ambidexterity that involves nine constructs and eleven hypotheses. Conclusion: we believe that our study contributes theoretically to the field of organizational Strategies and can enable studies aligned with the concepts of dynamic ambidexterity and DCs.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20337293.v1
title: Dynamic Ambidexterity: Proposal of a Theoretical and Hypothetical Model

description: ABSTRACT Context: ambidexterity is a dynamic capability that seeks to balance exploitation and exploration initiatives. The joint development of exploitation and exploration can be achieved through dynamic ambidexterity. Theoretical discussions involving the relationship between the concepts of ambidexterity and dynamic capabilities (DCs) have already been developed in literature. However, the way the three ambidextrous approaches (structural, contextual, and sequential) are based on DCs still needs to be observed by researchers. Objective: this study aims to propose a conceptual and theoretical hypothetical model that explains the influence of various types of organizational ambidexterity (structural, contextual, and sequential) on the development of DCs and their relation to organizational performance. Methodology: the study was developed through an extensive systematic literature review guided by an inductive logic, interpretive epistemology, and qualitative approach. Results: the analyses and discussions made it possible to present a theoretical hypothetical model of dynamic ambidexterity that involves nine constructs and eleven hypotheses. Conclusion: we believe that our study contributes theoretically to the field of organizational Strategies and can enable studies aligned with the concepts of dynamic ambidexterity and DCs.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20337296
title: ANALYZING THE EFFECTS OF STRENGTH-TRAINING-BASED ARTISTIC GYMASIC TEACHING

description: ABSTRACT Introduction Artistic gymnastics is a traditional Chinese sport that enhances physical fitness, generates entertainment, and has a great visual impact. Its main objective is to develop human physical potential and improve motor coordination and body balance. The integration of strength training increases the athlete’s ability and can also contribute to teaching artistic gymnastics. Objective Study the effect of strength training on teaching artistic gymnastics based on strength training. Methods 40 male students who specialized in artistic gymnastics were selected as experimental subjects and divided into a control group and an experimental group (20 in each group). Both groups received training for 16 weeks, with the experimental group receiving two additional hours of resistance strength training daily. Results After the experiment, there were significant differences in parallel bar skills between the experimental group and the control group, and significant differences in horizontal bar mastery, but there were no significant differences in jumping technology. Conclusion The research shows that strength training can effectively assist in teaching artistic gymnastics, allowing greater performance in learning complex movements. Level of Evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20337296.v1
title: ANALYZING THE EFFECTS OF STRENGTH-TRAINING-BASED ARTISTIC GYMASIC TEACHING

description: ABSTRACT Introduction Artistic gymnastics is a traditional Chinese sport that enhances physical fitness, generates entertainment, and has a great visual impact. Its main objective is to develop human physical potential and improve motor coordination and body balance. The integration of strength training increases the athlete’s ability and can also contribute to teaching artistic gymnastics. Objective Study the effect of strength training on teaching artistic gymnastics based on strength training. Methods 40 male students who specialized in artistic gymnastics were selected as experimental subjects and divided into a control group and an experimental group (20 in each group). Both groups received training for 16 weeks, with the experimental group receiving two additional hours of resistance strength training daily. Results After the experiment, there were significant differences in parallel bar skills between the experimental group and the control group, and significant differences in horizontal bar mastery, but there were no significant differences in jumping technology. Conclusion The research shows that strength training can effectively assist in teaching artistic gymnastics, allowing greater performance in learning complex movements. Level of Evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20337297
title: Do Organizational Virtues Enhance Work Well-being? The Mediator Role of HRM Practices

description: ABSTRACT Context: over the last decades, positive psychology has brought up the need for research on positive emotions and attitudes, such as organizational virtues and well-being at work. Moreover, there is evidence that virtues may influence the perception about human resource management practices, constituting a driver of well-being in work context. However, literature signalizes the gap regarding research models covering the relation between these three variables. Objective: this study aimed to evaluate the relation between organizational virtues and well-being at work, mediated by the perception of HRM practices. Methodology: the research is classified as quantitative, carried out through a survey, with 286 participants, using structural equation modeling through the JASP software. Results: results confirmed the partial mediation played by HRM practices in the proposed model, bringing a theoretical contribution by joining the three variables into a single model, with psychometric evidence of the strong prediction of organizational virtues on HRM practices and well-being at work. Conclusion: as a managerial implication, our findings compose a diagnosis that shed light on the relevance for managers in organizations to prioritize organizational virtues and HRM practices in order to enhance healthier work environments.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20337297.v1
title: Do Organizational Virtues Enhance Work Well-being? The Mediator Role of HRM Practices

description: ABSTRACT Context: over the last decades, positive psychology has brought up the need for research on positive emotions and attitudes, such as organizational virtues and well-being at work. Moreover, there is evidence that virtues may influence the perception about human resource management practices, constituting a driver of well-being in work context. However, literature signalizes the gap regarding research models covering the relation between these three variables. Objective: this study aimed to evaluate the relation between organizational virtues and well-being at work, mediated by the perception of HRM practices. Methodology: the research is classified as quantitative, carried out through a survey, with 286 participants, using structural equation modeling through the JASP software. Results: results confirmed the partial mediation played by HRM practices in the proposed model, bringing a theoretical contribution by joining the three variables into a single model, with psychometric evidence of the strong prediction of organizational virtues on HRM practices and well-being at work. Conclusion: as a managerial implication, our findings compose a diagnosis that shed light on the relevance for managers in organizations to prioritize organizational virtues and HRM practices in order to enhance healthier work environments.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20337299
title: Effectiveness of implementing an improvement cycle in the identification of critically ill patients

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of implementing a quality improvement cycle in the process for identifying critically ill patients in an intensive care center. Methods: The implementation of an observational and interventional improvement cycle, using a before-and-after quasi-experimental design, with a quantitative approach, in an intensive care center. Seven criteria were developed to evaluate the quality of the identification process. The results of the intervention were subjected to statistical analysis. Results: The quality of the identification process showed significant improvement in the values referring to compliance with the conformities in the criteria evaluated. Statistical significance was observed in the evaluations of criteria C1, C2, C3, C4, and C6, with increased compliance values after the intervention. Final considerations: The efficacy of the improvement cycle in the quality of the patient identification process was evidenced. It was possible to involve and encourage the participation of the care team and improve organizational processes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20337299.v1
title: Effectiveness of implementing an improvement cycle in the identification of critically ill patients

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of implementing a quality improvement cycle in the process for identifying critically ill patients in an intensive care center. Methods: The implementation of an observational and interventional improvement cycle, using a before-and-after quasi-experimental design, with a quantitative approach, in an intensive care center. Seven criteria were developed to evaluate the quality of the identification process. The results of the intervention were subjected to statistical analysis. Results: The quality of the identification process showed significant improvement in the values referring to compliance with the conformities in the criteria evaluated. Statistical significance was observed in the evaluations of criteria C1, C2, C3, C4, and C6, with increased compliance values after the intervention. Final considerations: The efficacy of the improvement cycle in the quality of the patient identification process was evidenced. It was possible to involve and encourage the participation of the care team and improve organizational processes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20337255
title: The effects of feeding rate on water quality, Biofloc Consumption and growth performance of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) reared under a biofloc system

description: Biofloc provide two services, treating wastes from feeding and providing nutrtion from biofloc consumption. Information of biofloc nutrtion were very rare. . The present study aimed to analyze the effects of feeding rate on water quality and growth performance of African catfish reared under a biofloc system. The experiment a completely randomized design, which 4 treatments, namely biofloc with 5% feeding rate (B5), biofloc with 4% feeding rate (B4), biofloc with 3% feeding rate (B3), and non-biofloc with 5% feeding rate (N5) as a control. All treatments were triplicated. The results showed that dissolved oxygen and nitrite levels between groups differed significantly, but this did not occur for total ammonia nitrogen (TAN), Temperature and pH. Biofloc consumption B5, B4, B3 were higher than N5. Compared to N5, specific growth rate, final weight, and weight gain were significantly different and higher in B5, different and lower in B3, but not significantly different in B4. Feed convertion ratio (FCR) in B5 and B4 have lower than N5. Based on the results, the feeding rate in a biofloc system is concluded to be reduced by 20% compared to non-biofloc.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12961342.v1
title: Antenatal corticosteroids and the influence of sex on morbidity and mortality of preterm infants

description: To study the associated effect of a complete course of antenatal corticosteroids (ACSs) on mortality and morbidity rates among preterm infants in our population. Observational prospective study of infants born at less than 32 weeks’ gestation and admitted to our Neonatal Care Unit between January 2012 and December 2018. We analyzed mortality at discharge and respiratory and neurological morbidity, both during hospitalization and at 24 months’ postmenstrual age. The study included a total of 710 patients with a median gestational age of 28.5 weeks (IQR 26.4–30.5) and mean weight of 1.090 g (IQR 800–1.391). Of which, 62.4% received a complete course of antenatal steroids. Given the differences observed in the baseline characteristics of patients who either did or did not receive a full course of antenatal steroids, a propensity score covariate adjustment was performed for all estimations. The effect of ACS therapy differs depending on sex with a positive effect on acute respiratory morbidity and mortality in male patients of less than 29 weeks’ gestation. In female infants, there is no significant beneficial association between ACS therapy and mortality or any of the morbidities studied. In our population of preterm infants, treatment with antenatal steroids is associated with a different effect depending on sex. Antenatal steroids therapy associated with a positive effect in male patients with a gestational age of less than 29 weeks.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12961342
title: Antenatal corticosteroids and the influence of sex on morbidity and mortality of preterm infants

description: To study the associated effect of a complete course of antenatal corticosteroids (ACSs) on mortality and morbidity rates among preterm infants in our population. Observational prospective study of infants born at less than 32 weeks’ gestation and admitted to our Neonatal Care Unit between January 2012 and December 2018. We analyzed mortality at discharge and respiratory and neurological morbidity, both during hospitalization and at 24 months’ postmenstrual age. The study included a total of 710 patients with a median gestational age of 28.5 weeks (IQR 26.4–30.5) and mean weight of 1.090 g (IQR 800–1.391). Of which, 62.4% received a complete course of antenatal steroids. Given the differences observed in the baseline characteristics of patients who either did or did not receive a full course of antenatal steroids, a propensity score covariate adjustment was performed for all estimations. The effect of ACS therapy differs depending on sex with a positive effect on acute respiratory morbidity and mortality in male patients of less than 29 weeks’ gestation. In female infants, there is no significant beneficial association between ACS therapy and mortality or any of the morbidities studied. In our population of preterm infants, treatment with antenatal steroids is associated with a different effect depending on sex. Antenatal steroids therapy associated with a positive effect in male patients with a gestational age of less than 29 weeks.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20337306
title: A Hesitant Fuzzy Linguistic TOPSIS Model to Support Supplier Segmentation

description: ABSTRACT Objective: this study proposes a hesitant fuzzy linguistic TOPSIS model for supplier segmentation based on economic, environmental, and social criteria. Proposal: the model classifies suppliers in a segmentation matrix considering their capabilities and willingness to collaborate. It was implemented using Microsoft Excel© and applied to a hydropower plant. Two employees of the company chose a set of segmentation criteria, assigned weights to these criteria, and evaluated the performance of suppliers. In the pilot application, the performance of six suppliers was analyzed and ranked according to 28 criteria. The classification results were endorsed by the decision-makers involved. Conclusion: the model provides consistent results and can assist managers in designing development programs aimed at improving the economic, environmental, and social performance of suppliers. Additionally, it can support group decisions under uncertainty and hesitation, allows the use of linguistic expressions, and does not limit the amounts of criteria or alternatives.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20337306.v1
title: A Hesitant Fuzzy Linguistic TOPSIS Model to Support Supplier Segmentation

description: ABSTRACT Objective: this study proposes a hesitant fuzzy linguistic TOPSIS model for supplier segmentation based on economic, environmental, and social criteria. Proposal: the model classifies suppliers in a segmentation matrix considering their capabilities and willingness to collaborate. It was implemented using Microsoft Excel© and applied to a hydropower plant. Two employees of the company chose a set of segmentation criteria, assigned weights to these criteria, and evaluated the performance of suppliers. In the pilot application, the performance of six suppliers was analyzed and ranked according to 28 criteria. The classification results were endorsed by the decision-makers involved. Conclusion: the model provides consistent results and can assist managers in designing development programs aimed at improving the economic, environmental, and social performance of suppliers. Additionally, it can support group decisions under uncertainty and hesitation, allows the use of linguistic expressions, and does not limit the amounts of criteria or alternatives.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20337308.v1
title: Synthesis, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of pyridyl substituted thiazolyl triazole derivatives

description: Abstract In this present study, 63 different 5-[4-methyl-2-(pyridin-3/4-yl)thiazole-5-yl]-4-substituted-3-substituted benzylthio-4H-1,2,4-triazole derivatives were synthesized, and evaluated for their in vitro antimicrobial activity against various human pathogenic microorganisms and antioxidant activity. The derivatives were synthesized in a multi-step synthesis procedure including triazole and thiazole ring closure reactions, respectively. The synthesized derivatives (A1-24; B1-39) were screened for their antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant activities compared to standard agents. The derivatives possessing 3-pyridyl moiety particularly exhibited relatively high antibacterial activity (MIC= &lt; 3.09-500 µg/mL) against Gram-positive bacteria, and compounds possessing 4-pyridyl moiety showed remarkable antioxidant activity.