cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518653
title: THE TRANSLATION OF CULTURALLY MARKED WORDS IN TRAVEL WRITING: A CASE STUDY

description: Abstract The present article aims at showing the culture-specifc item analysis (AIXELA, 2013) and/or culturemes (SOTO ALMELA, 2014) that appear in travel writing, more specifically, in the work of the controversial French traveller, Charles Expilly, who resided in Rio de Janeiro for two years in the mid 19th century – Le Brésil tel quíl est/O Brasil tal qual ele é. Here we are dealing with a dense book that has been ignored by Brazilian and French historians for many years, and which provides us, thanks to the culture-specifc item, and/or culturemes, with reflections on translation (LAPLANTINE, 1996; FERREIRA, 2013), paying attention to the transformation of the gaze into language, so that on encounutering cultures, on a two way path. We conclude the commented translation, addressing translation strategies used for the culturemes, in our translation into Portuguese (CAMARGO, 2016).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518653.v1
title: THE TRANSLATION OF CULTURALLY MARKED WORDS IN TRAVEL WRITING: A CASE STUDY

description: Abstract The present article aims at showing the culture-specifc item analysis (AIXELA, 2013) and/or culturemes (SOTO ALMELA, 2014) that appear in travel writing, more specifically, in the work of the controversial French traveller, Charles Expilly, who resided in Rio de Janeiro for two years in the mid 19th century – Le Brésil tel quíl est/O Brasil tal qual ele é. Here we are dealing with a dense book that has been ignored by Brazilian and French historians for many years, and which provides us, thanks to the culture-specifc item, and/or culturemes, with reflections on translation (LAPLANTINE, 1996; FERREIRA, 2013), paying attention to the transformation of the gaze into language, so that on encounutering cultures, on a two way path. We conclude the commented translation, addressing translation strategies used for the culturemes, in our translation into Portuguese (CAMARGO, 2016).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452074.v1
title: Effect of titanium and nitrogen inoculation on the microstructure, mechanical properties and abrasive wear resistance of Hadfield Steels

description: Abstract The effect of titanium and nitrogen addition on Hadfield steels was investigated. In order to do this, two grades of steels were produced in terms of titanium and nitrogen addition. The final samples had their microstructure characterized and their mechanical properties were evaluated by uniaxial tensile and Charpy impact tests. Furthermore, the wear resistance was measured by dry sand rubber wheel abrasive tests. Microscopy analyses demonstrated that the precipitation of titanium carbonitrides resulted in a coarse microstructure, with large columnar grains coexisting with equiaxed ones. Consequently, these samples presented lower mechanical properties in comparison with the samples without titanium and nitrogen, which showed a finer microstructure. On the other hand, the presence of hard Ti(C, N) precipitates in the microstructure improved the abrasive wear performance of the steel during the abrasive tests.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941923
title: Indian older adults and the digit span A preliminary report

description: ABSTRACT. The digit span test is widely used to assess attention and working memory. It is a portable, relatively culture-free and frequently used test. However, the cultural validity of this test, particularly in the Indian older population, is not well established. Objective: This study explores the usefulness of the digit span test for Indian older adults with different levels of education. Methods: Two hundred and fifty-eight community-dwelling healthy normal older adults formed the sample of this study. All study participants were screened using a semi-structured interview schedule, the modified MINI Screen, the Indian version of the Mini-Mental State Examination, a measure of activities of daily living and the digit span test administered verbally. Results: The results indicated that participants with higher educational level performed significantly better than low-educated participants on the digit span test. Participants with low education often struggled with the digit span test and resorted to guessing the digits. Conclusion: Our study clearly demonstrates that the digit span test can be useful for educated participants. However, its usefulness and ecological validity is questionable for those with low education and low literacy, warranting future research.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941923.v1
title: Indian older adults and the digit span A preliminary report

description: ABSTRACT. The digit span test is widely used to assess attention and working memory. It is a portable, relatively culture-free and frequently used test. However, the cultural validity of this test, particularly in the Indian older population, is not well established. Objective: This study explores the usefulness of the digit span test for Indian older adults with different levels of education. Methods: Two hundred and fifty-eight community-dwelling healthy normal older adults formed the sample of this study. All study participants were screened using a semi-structured interview schedule, the modified MINI Screen, the Indian version of the Mini-Mental State Examination, a measure of activities of daily living and the digit span test administered verbally. Results: The results indicated that participants with higher educational level performed significantly better than low-educated participants on the digit span test. Participants with low education often struggled with the digit span test and resorted to guessing the digits. Conclusion: Our study clearly demonstrates that the digit span test can be useful for educated participants. However, its usefulness and ecological validity is questionable for those with low education and low literacy, warranting future research.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296347
title: Decline in Giant Tree Numbers: Status Report for Santa Catarina State and Perspectives for Brazil

description: ABSTRACT Loss of large trees due to indiscriminate timber cutting and opening of new areas for human use is a global problem. Brazil is well known for tree species richness within its extensive forested areas composed of various biomes. Giant trees are “key” to recognize the original forest structure. Decline of their populations in Brazil may be estimated by comparing data of the National Forest Inventory (NFI) with those of regional data and other surveys. In fact, Santa Catarina is the first state in Brazil to have currently completed its forest inventory. However, only few large trees were sampled systematically. Recognition of the maximum tree growth is important for their ecological management and tourism potential. Public policies for cataloging and management of these resources must be developed before it is too late.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296347.v1
title: Decline in Giant Tree Numbers: Status Report for Santa Catarina State and Perspectives for Brazil

description: ABSTRACT Loss of large trees due to indiscriminate timber cutting and opening of new areas for human use is a global problem. Brazil is well known for tree species richness within its extensive forested areas composed of various biomes. Giant trees are “key” to recognize the original forest structure. Decline of their populations in Brazil may be estimated by comparing data of the National Forest Inventory (NFI) with those of regional data and other surveys. In fact, Santa Catarina is the first state in Brazil to have currently completed its forest inventory. However, only few large trees were sampled systematically. Recognition of the maximum tree growth is important for their ecological management and tourism potential. Public policies for cataloging and management of these resources must be developed before it is too late.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452074
title: Effect of titanium and nitrogen inoculation on the microstructure, mechanical properties and abrasive wear resistance of Hadfield Steels

description: Abstract The effect of titanium and nitrogen addition on Hadfield steels was investigated. In order to do this, two grades of steels were produced in terms of titanium and nitrogen addition. The final samples had their microstructure characterized and their mechanical properties were evaluated by uniaxial tensile and Charpy impact tests. Furthermore, the wear resistance was measured by dry sand rubber wheel abrasive tests. Microscopy analyses demonstrated that the precipitation of titanium carbonitrides resulted in a coarse microstructure, with large columnar grains coexisting with equiaxed ones. Consequently, these samples presented lower mechanical properties in comparison with the samples without titanium and nitrogen, which showed a finer microstructure. On the other hand, the presence of hard Ti(C, N) precipitates in the microstructure improved the abrasive wear performance of the steel during the abrasive tests.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942538
title: Falls in institutionalized elderly with and without cognitive decline A study of some factors

description: ABSTRACT. Falls in long-stay institutions for elderly people have a high prevalence, contributing to the physical and mental deterioration of institutionalized elderly. Objective: To determine the prevalence of falls among institutionalized elderly with and without cognitive decline, and to characterize the practices and behaviors of those with and without cognitive decline in managing fall risks, and relate them to some factors. Methods: The present correlational study was carried out with a sample of 204 institutionalized elderly, 50% of whom had cognitive decline. Results: The elderly with cognitive decline (40.2%) fell less often than those who did not have cognitive decline (42.2%) (p&gt;0.05). Safety practices and behaviors were better in the elderly with cognitive decline (p&lt;0.05). Most of the elderly with cognitive decline who fell took benzodiazepines (65.9%), in contrast with those without cognitive decline (32.2%). It was observed that 81.4% of the elderly without cognitive decline and 43.9% of those with cognitive decline who fell had a performance of over 12 seconds on the Timed Up and Go Test, where differences reached statistical significance in both groups of elderly. Conclusion: Data collected in the present study further the knowledge on risk factors in the genesis of falls and on the behavior of elderly with and without cognitive decline in maintaining their safety in self-care and accessibility.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507988.v1
title: Louro Preto (Nectandra cuspidata) Wood Drying in Microwave Oven

description: ABSTRACT Microwave drying will play an important role in the industrialization of timber in the near future, because improved dimensional stability and increased mechanical strength of wood are dependent on its drying. The objective of this study was to evaluate the drying of Louro preto wood using the microwave process and its influence on drying time, final moisture content, and formation of checks. A program originally developed for Mahogany wood was used due to the similarity between the basic density values of the two wood species. To this end, three (3) drying processes were conducted: drying S1, with initial average moisture content above the fiber saturation point (FSP), reached 13.99% of the final average moisture content after 2h 25min; whereas drying S2 and S3, with initial average moisture contents below the FSP, showed 14.00 and 14.62% of the final average moisture content after 2h 8min and 2h 2min, respectively. The drying processes were considered fast, and the difference in the initial moisture contents of the samples showed the influence of the treatments in the formation of end and surface checks. Drying S2 was more prone to present surface checks than end checks, whereas internal checks were not found in any of the drying processes performed.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942538.v1
title: Falls in institutionalized elderly with and without cognitive decline A study of some factors

description: ABSTRACT. Falls in long-stay institutions for elderly people have a high prevalence, contributing to the physical and mental deterioration of institutionalized elderly. Objective: To determine the prevalence of falls among institutionalized elderly with and without cognitive decline, and to characterize the practices and behaviors of those with and without cognitive decline in managing fall risks, and relate them to some factors. Methods: The present correlational study was carried out with a sample of 204 institutionalized elderly, 50% of whom had cognitive decline. Results: The elderly with cognitive decline (40.2%) fell less often than those who did not have cognitive decline (42.2%) (p&gt;0.05). Safety practices and behaviors were better in the elderly with cognitive decline (p&lt;0.05). Most of the elderly with cognitive decline who fell took benzodiazepines (65.9%), in contrast with those without cognitive decline (32.2%). It was observed that 81.4% of the elderly without cognitive decline and 43.9% of those with cognitive decline who fell had a performance of over 12 seconds on the Timed Up and Go Test, where differences reached statistical significance in both groups of elderly. Conclusion: Data collected in the present study further the knowledge on risk factors in the genesis of falls and on the behavior of elderly with and without cognitive decline in maintaining their safety in self-care and accessibility.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507988
title: Louro Preto (Nectandra cuspidata) Wood Drying in Microwave Oven

description: ABSTRACT Microwave drying will play an important role in the industrialization of timber in the near future, because improved dimensional stability and increased mechanical strength of wood are dependent on its drying. The objective of this study was to evaluate the drying of Louro preto wood using the microwave process and its influence on drying time, final moisture content, and formation of checks. A program originally developed for Mahogany wood was used due to the similarity between the basic density values of the two wood species. To this end, three (3) drying processes were conducted: drying S1, with initial average moisture content above the fiber saturation point (FSP), reached 13.99% of the final average moisture content after 2h 25min; whereas drying S2 and S3, with initial average moisture contents below the FSP, showed 14.00 and 14.62% of the final average moisture content after 2h 8min and 2h 2min, respectively. The drying processes were considered fast, and the difference in the initial moisture contents of the samples showed the influence of the treatments in the formation of end and surface checks. Drying S2 was more prone to present surface checks than end checks, whereas internal checks were not found in any of the drying processes performed.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7506473.v1
title: Accountability and Educational Improvement: analysis of international experiences

description: This article discusses various ways in which accountability mechanism has been incorporated into the educational policies of a group of countries as a strategy for educational improvement. A study on the design and the level of presence of this mechanism as a strategy that seeks to promote educational improvement was made. The comparative analysis of the cases showed that only some of them have pure types of educational accountability. The remaining cases have incorporated other strategies and educational principles into their policies or reversed on the centrality that was given to accountability, as strategy to promote educational improvement.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513748
title: Climate Forecasts at the Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara Using the Climate Model RegCM4

description: ABSTRACT: This study uses climate modeling (RegCM4 Climate Model) to provide a wind forecast average behavior at low levels, close to the surface. The model was used to generate an estimate of the average vertical wind profile lasting 5 months, from August to December 2015, attempting to observe intra-seasonal variations, with the presence of persistence in the wind field. The results of climate modeling of the wind profile near the surface have the great potential for great operational significance during launch campaigns at the Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara. Three average results were generated for the month of November 2015, while operating in São Lourenço. A dynamical downscaling nested with global models with RCP4.5 and RCP8.5, using 3 different global conditions initialization datasets. It used subsets with the models from the Met Office Hadley Centre (HadGEM2-ES), the Centre National de Recherches Météorologiques (CNRM-CM5), and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO-Mk3.6), making a downscaling with the RegCM4 Climate Model for the Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara region. The results are preliminary but show great potential. Since the RegCM4 Climate Model can show variations of high and low intensity, its temporal frequency in the average vertical wind profile and the duration of temporal variation are of the order of 3 - 5 days. The RegCM4 Climate Model had better results with the one from the Met Office Hadley Centre, HadGEM2-ES, when it was qualitatively compared with observational data (ERA Interim Model) of the campaign period and reanalysis data.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513748.v1
title: Climate Forecasts at the Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara Using the Climate Model RegCM4

description: ABSTRACT: This study uses climate modeling (RegCM4 Climate Model) to provide a wind forecast average behavior at low levels, close to the surface. The model was used to generate an estimate of the average vertical wind profile lasting 5 months, from August to December 2015, attempting to observe intra-seasonal variations, with the presence of persistence in the wind field. The results of climate modeling of the wind profile near the surface have the great potential for great operational significance during launch campaigns at the Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara. Three average results were generated for the month of November 2015, while operating in São Lourenço. A dynamical downscaling nested with global models with RCP4.5 and RCP8.5, using 3 different global conditions initialization datasets. It used subsets with the models from the Met Office Hadley Centre (HadGEM2-ES), the Centre National de Recherches Météorologiques (CNRM-CM5), and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO-Mk3.6), making a downscaling with the RegCM4 Climate Model for the Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara region. The results are preliminary but show great potential. Since the RegCM4 Climate Model can show variations of high and low intensity, its temporal frequency in the average vertical wind profile and the duration of temporal variation are of the order of 3 - 5 days. The RegCM4 Climate Model had better results with the one from the Met Office Hadley Centre, HadGEM2-ES, when it was qualitatively compared with observational data (ERA Interim Model) of the campaign period and reanalysis data.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7514603
title: Teaching Dance: a complementary approach for modern actor training

description: Abstract: This interpretive qualitative research aims at understanding the corporal work in the class Dance for actors taught by Mélanie Demers, invited artist during the 2014 winter semester at École supérieure de théâtre in Université du Québec à Montréal. Using the concept of experience (Dewey, 2005) and the Activity theory (Engeström, 1987; 1999), I studied how this class leads students to open themselves to their own bodies, to create a corporal writing, to develop internal and external conscienceness, to confront personal challenges related to the corporal work and to accept the vulnerability of their bodies in artistic expression.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7514603.v1
title: Teaching Dance: a complementary approach for modern actor training

description: Abstract: This interpretive qualitative research aims at understanding the corporal work in the class Dance for actors taught by Mélanie Demers, invited artist during the 2014 winter semester at École supérieure de théâtre in Université du Québec à Montréal. Using the concept of experience (Dewey, 2005) and the Activity theory (Engeström, 1987; 1999), I studied how this class leads students to open themselves to their own bodies, to create a corporal writing, to develop internal and external conscienceness, to confront personal challenges related to the corporal work and to accept the vulnerability of their bodies in artistic expression.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7506473
title: Accountability and Educational Improvement: analysis of international experiences

description: This article discusses various ways in which accountability mechanism has been incorporated into the educational policies of a group of countries as a strategy for educational improvement. A study on the design and the level of presence of this mechanism as a strategy that seeks to promote educational improvement was made. The comparative analysis of the cases showed that only some of them have pure types of educational accountability. The remaining cases have incorporated other strategies and educational principles into their policies or reversed on the centrality that was given to accountability, as strategy to promote educational improvement.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7510391
title: REAL ESTATE MARKETING IN THE LIGHT OF COMMODITY AESTHETICISM

description: ABSTRACT The real estate marketing of the Reserva do Paiva, of the metropolitan region of Recife (RMR) is analyzed from the perspective of commodity aestheticism, alluding to the metaphor of the death logic that permeates the action of capital, which permanently seeks to age objects and things, arguing that they should be replaced by novelties in the market. In this context, planned obsolescence is discussed in the light of aesthetic innovation, even if in the real estate sector this meets with certain difficulties due to the long durability of properties. With the emphasis on socio-spatial exclusiveness, this real estate complex is advertized as a new urban rarity, strategically located in one of the few unbuilt beachfront areas in the metropolitan space. In the light of commodity aestheticism, marketing explores both the rational and the emotional sides through co-branded actions, materials and advertising in magazines aimed at the luxury consumer, with recurrent discursive constructions that appeal to the idea of sophistication and exclusivity. This is equally related to the needs of our time, such as convenience, comfort, safety and environmental sustainability.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6968081
title: The earthquake of September 19. How have we faced the crisis in Morelos, Mexico?

description: Abstract Earthquakes are difficult to predict. On September 19, 2017, 32 years after an equally severe event, another one happened, of magnitude 7.1. Damages included an important death toll and material losses in the capital of Mexico, as well as in Morelos, where the epicenter was - the State had serious damages in 30 municipalities out of 33. In this article, we systematize society’s actions after the disaster in the context of structural vulnerability, in terms of poverty and lack of prevention in the public policy. To achieve this, we describe the characteristics of the damages and the organization between the university Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos and civil society to face the contingency, showing an unconventional form of organized response.